neural tube defect like annencephaly. Any doctors pls, need suggestions
Answer:
Meningitis is almost always caused by some external factor, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Quite obviously, if a mother has an ongoing active infection of any of these, it could be disastrous for the baby.As far as anencephaly... it's difficult to really say what causes it. It doesn't seem to run in families much, though a mother who has had one anencephalic child runs a slightly higher risk of having another one. Epilepsy medication and insulin-taking diabetics also have a slightly higher incidence of anencephaly; studies indicate that a slightly higher intake of folic acid can reduce the risk a bit.I know of no study that links meningitis and anencaphaly directly in any way. It is possible that they could be connected. But that cannot be the only cause. So it is unlikely that anyone would be able to say in a particular instance whether that did it or not.Sorry I can't be more conclusive. There's still so much we don't know!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Doe thyroid problems run in families?
My grandmother had thyroid cancer after my father was born and then I was born without a thyroid is there any connection?
Answer:
It can run in the family but it does not mean that you will have thyroid cancer. What you want to do is take your family medical history to your doctor and be tested yearly for irregularites of the thyroid.
What do you mean by born without a thyroid? Do you mean low producing thyroid? Are you on medicine. We can not live without thyroid hormone. I hope you get checked out soon. Good luck to you!
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Answer:
It can run in the family but it does not mean that you will have thyroid cancer. What you want to do is take your family medical history to your doctor and be tested yearly for irregularites of the thyroid.
What do you mean by born without a thyroid? Do you mean low producing thyroid? Are you on medicine. We can not live without thyroid hormone. I hope you get checked out soon. Good luck to you!
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Doctors? Can someone please explain this to me..??
When someone is vaccinated against hepatitis b and they come in contact with it, say they have a blood exposure do the antibodies from the vaccine KILL the virus or do they just control the virus and it stays in your body? And if it stays in the body, could you eventually get it in 20 yrs if the vaccine were to run out?
Answer:
PLEASE talk to a doctor about this! This is about the 20th question you have asked about hepatitis B. Obvisouly you aren't getting good answers or answers you want to hear to your other questions, so talk to a doctor!
When you get a vaccine, it means that the bacteria/virus is introduced to your body so that it can make antibodies to it. If you come into contact with the virus, the body already knows how to make the antibodies from before, so it is able to reproduce them and kill the virus. The vaccine does not run out. What can happen is that the virus mutates, like with the flu, and a new vaccine has to be remade to affect the new strain of the virus.
A vaccine causes your body to make antibodies. The vaccine does not stay in your body to fight exposure. Antibodies are made by a special type of white blood cell. Their are acute phase antibodies to fight a current infection and "memory cells" that function later down the road when you get exposed again--you have immunity--that is what a vaccine does. Antibodies stop you from getting the infection in the first place. However, some vaccines need to be repeated periodically (like every 10 years for tetanus) because the immunity just wears off.
After you have been vaccinated against hepatitis B the virus may enter your body, but your immune system will recognize it and kill it. You will not become infected, you will not become sick, you cannot pass it on and the virus will NOT stay in your body.
Should you have been vaccinated more than ten years ago, it is a good idea to have your antibodies tested to see if you are still protected. You might have to receive a booster shot if your antibodies are too low.
Answer:
PLEASE talk to a doctor about this! This is about the 20th question you have asked about hepatitis B. Obvisouly you aren't getting good answers or answers you want to hear to your other questions, so talk to a doctor!
When you get a vaccine, it means that the bacteria/virus is introduced to your body so that it can make antibodies to it. If you come into contact with the virus, the body already knows how to make the antibodies from before, so it is able to reproduce them and kill the virus. The vaccine does not run out. What can happen is that the virus mutates, like with the flu, and a new vaccine has to be remade to affect the new strain of the virus.
A vaccine causes your body to make antibodies. The vaccine does not stay in your body to fight exposure. Antibodies are made by a special type of white blood cell. Their are acute phase antibodies to fight a current infection and "memory cells" that function later down the road when you get exposed again--you have immunity--that is what a vaccine does. Antibodies stop you from getting the infection in the first place. However, some vaccines need to be repeated periodically (like every 10 years for tetanus) because the immunity just wears off.
After you have been vaccinated against hepatitis B the virus may enter your body, but your immune system will recognize it and kill it. You will not become infected, you will not become sick, you cannot pass it on and the virus will NOT stay in your body.
Should you have been vaccinated more than ten years ago, it is a good idea to have your antibodies tested to see if you are still protected. You might have to receive a booster shot if your antibodies are too low.
Doctors/pharmacists etc - which is stronger - Betnovate lotion or mometasone lotion?
Both have been prescribed for impetigo in the scalp which cleared up then returned. Antibiotics were prescribed too.Betnovate scalp application (betamethasone valerate 0.1%) prescribed the first time; Mometasone 0.1% scalp lotion prescribed the second time.The doctor (not my usual one and I really wasn't impressed with him) said the mometasone was stronger.The pharmacist said the betnovate was stronger but then relented saying "perhaps I'm wrong" when I told him that the doctor had said the opposite. Was he just trying to be loyal - the pharmacy is linked physically and is part of the doctors' surgery.They didn't have any mometasone in stock and I have to collect it today. Would like to know if I am doing the right thing as I have betnovate already. Don't want to buy a weaker lotion for a problem that is really persistent and has already had three lots of antibiotics thrown at.
Answer:
Mometasone 0.1% is slightly stronger than Betnovate (betamethasone valerate 0.1%).
The confusion probably comes from the fact that betamethasone comes in different forms, and betamethasone dipropionate is much stronger than Mometasone.
Answer:
Mometasone 0.1% is slightly stronger than Betnovate (betamethasone valerate 0.1%).
The confusion probably comes from the fact that betamethasone comes in different forms, and betamethasone dipropionate is much stronger than Mometasone.
Doctors, med students, anyone! "Alien Baby syndrome"?
I have a question on Congenital ichthyosis, harlequin fetus/baby syndrome, or as some people on the internet call "alien baby syndrome". I'm aware of the condition on a small scale. I know it usually causes the baby to be born prematurely and causes horrible pretty much unbelievable deformities. The armor slimy like skin, red or orange eyes, enlarged mouth. What are the root causes of this? How long can the baby survive? What's the longest a baby has survived? Is it possible to treat it if caught in developmental stages of the fetus?
Answer:
The condition itself is genetic, It arises usually due to mutation in the chromosome 17p. It can also be inherited. The mutant allele is recessive (which means that the gene can be carried without the bearer actually exhibiting the symptoms) There are a lot of different cases of gene expression, Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe form. You've outlined it pretty well above in saying that the baby is born prematurely with 'armour-like' skin, this leads to problems such as respiratory distress, problems with feeding, and systematic infection. Other expressions of the gene are less severe, such as lamellar IchthyosisApparently the child can survive a long time, depending of the severity of the symptoms. The symptoms themselves can be treated with a variety of techniques. Though, as the Condition is genetic, it is practically impossible to cure.That's about as straightforward, and accurately as I can put it. I'm only a simple biology student :p. It just interested me so I read up on it.
Harlequin-type ichthyosis (also harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, or keratosis diffusa fetalis), a skin disease, is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal human skin. In sufferers of the disease, the skin appears as massive, diamond-shaped scales. In addition, the eyes, ears, mouth, and other appendages may be abnormally contracted. The scaly keratin greatly limits the child's movement. Because the skin is cracked where normal skin would fold, it is easily pregnable by bacteria and other contaminants, resulting in serious risk of fatal infection.Sufferers are known as harlequin fetuses, harlequin babies, or harlequins.The harlequin-type designation comes from both the baby's apparent facial expression and the diamond-shape of the scales (resembling the costume of Arlecchino), which are caused by severe hyperkeratosis. The disease can be diagnosed in the womb by way of fetal skin biopsy or by morphologic analysis of amniotic fluid cells obtained by amniocentesis. In addition, doctors can now usually recognize common features of the disease through ultrasound.
Treatment and prognosis
In the past, the disorder was invariably fatal, whether due to dehydration, infection (sepsis), restricted respiration due to the plating, or other related causes. The most common cause of death was systemic infection, and few sufferers survived for more than a few days. However, there have been improvements in care, most notably the drug Isotrex, and some patients have survived into adolescence and, in very rare cases, to adulthood.
Like you said, most babies with this are born early and their life expectancy is unknown. The infant mortality rate is very high. Because the skin barrier is abnormal, infants often die of infection, such as sepsis. They are also at risk of "failure to thrive," not getting enough food/nutrients to keep healthy.
However, survival to age 14 years is reported.
Causes include genetic factors: "Mutations in a gene known as ABCA12 ... in chromosome region 2q35, underlie this disorder."
There is more information on the following page:
Answer:
The condition itself is genetic, It arises usually due to mutation in the chromosome 17p. It can also be inherited. The mutant allele is recessive (which means that the gene can be carried without the bearer actually exhibiting the symptoms) There are a lot of different cases of gene expression, Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe form. You've outlined it pretty well above in saying that the baby is born prematurely with 'armour-like' skin, this leads to problems such as respiratory distress, problems with feeding, and systematic infection. Other expressions of the gene are less severe, such as lamellar IchthyosisApparently the child can survive a long time, depending of the severity of the symptoms. The symptoms themselves can be treated with a variety of techniques. Though, as the Condition is genetic, it is practically impossible to cure.That's about as straightforward, and accurately as I can put it. I'm only a simple biology student :p. It just interested me so I read up on it.
Harlequin-type ichthyosis (also harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, or keratosis diffusa fetalis), a skin disease, is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal human skin. In sufferers of the disease, the skin appears as massive, diamond-shaped scales. In addition, the eyes, ears, mouth, and other appendages may be abnormally contracted. The scaly keratin greatly limits the child's movement. Because the skin is cracked where normal skin would fold, it is easily pregnable by bacteria and other contaminants, resulting in serious risk of fatal infection.Sufferers are known as harlequin fetuses, harlequin babies, or harlequins.The harlequin-type designation comes from both the baby's apparent facial expression and the diamond-shape of the scales (resembling the costume of Arlecchino), which are caused by severe hyperkeratosis. The disease can be diagnosed in the womb by way of fetal skin biopsy or by morphologic analysis of amniotic fluid cells obtained by amniocentesis. In addition, doctors can now usually recognize common features of the disease through ultrasound.
Treatment and prognosis
In the past, the disorder was invariably fatal, whether due to dehydration, infection (sepsis), restricted respiration due to the plating, or other related causes. The most common cause of death was systemic infection, and few sufferers survived for more than a few days. However, there have been improvements in care, most notably the drug Isotrex, and some patients have survived into adolescence and, in very rare cases, to adulthood.
Like you said, most babies with this are born early and their life expectancy is unknown. The infant mortality rate is very high. Because the skin barrier is abnormal, infants often die of infection, such as sepsis. They are also at risk of "failure to thrive," not getting enough food/nutrients to keep healthy.
However, survival to age 14 years is reported.
Causes include genetic factors: "Mutations in a gene known as ABCA12 ... in chromosome region 2q35, underlie this disorder."
There is more information on the following page:
Doctors to answer?
i had an exposure once and for all in my lifetime with a friend
protected
sore throat after two weeks
ofcourse was tense and got myself tested upto
8 months with elisa nad western blot
all tests were negative
i swear no more such encounters
just wnt to know is there any chance ..
Answer:
Hi there,I'll assume you are referring to possible transmission of HIV. No need to worry. No diagnostic test will ever be 100% reliable, but if you test negative at the appropriate time (i.e., 13 weeks after possible exposure to the virus), you can consider that to be a dependable confirmation that you are HIV negative. There is always the possibility of you picking up some other std considering that condoms do not provide 100% protection. Some stds like syphilis, only require close proximity to an infected persons genitals, anus or mouth for the disease to be transmitted.Cheers.
Yes, it can take YEARS to make its appearance known. You will NEVER be absolutely sure! But over time you be more and more confident.
The probability is very small. if there is anything those should appear on your test result.
protected
sore throat after two weeks
ofcourse was tense and got myself tested upto
8 months with elisa nad western blot
all tests were negative
i swear no more such encounters
just wnt to know is there any chance ..
Answer:
Hi there,I'll assume you are referring to possible transmission of HIV. No need to worry. No diagnostic test will ever be 100% reliable, but if you test negative at the appropriate time (i.e., 13 weeks after possible exposure to the virus), you can consider that to be a dependable confirmation that you are HIV negative. There is always the possibility of you picking up some other std considering that condoms do not provide 100% protection. Some stds like syphilis, only require close proximity to an infected persons genitals, anus or mouth for the disease to be transmitted.Cheers.
Yes, it can take YEARS to make its appearance known. You will NEVER be absolutely sure! But over time you be more and more confident.
The probability is very small. if there is anything those should appear on your test result.
Doctors still dont know what it is?
They checked my thyroid, I have trouble breathing and swallowing, usually happens at night. One thing I noticed is my heart rate is really high - usually about 90/min. My blood pressure on the other hand is super low - when I was having a really tough time breathing it was 50/95... The doctors never noted either of those things though. This started when I was about 4 months pregnant and happens 1-2xs/month (son is 18 months old now... ANY IDEAS/theories. They did a pressure test and when it was bad it was 200 when 400 is good or something and a few days later is was 360. they did chest xrays and a further breathing test - test the pressure and then with a steroid and there was no change... Now i was referred to a ear, nose and throat doctor! ANY THEORIES?!?!?
Answer:
your doctor want to find out you have sleep apnea or not.Sleep apnea is a disorder which developed lack of oxygen breath in due to partal airway blockage or some reason stop breath for a while during sleep..Ent referral will take a good look of your throat,nose,pharyngeal and larynx see any abnormalities.You already had pulmonary function test and chest x-ray to find out any lung disease which including of asthma.When you lack of oxygen heart rate will increase and bp will drop.Sure you also need to r/o any heart disease such as cardiac arrhythmia.
This website may be able to solve your question www.webmd.com
Go to a caridologist it sounds like something is going on there still go to your ENT guy but get an appt with a cardiologist. Also know that everyone is entitled to a second opinion and all insurances cover that get a second opinion now!
First of all, your B/P cannot be 50/95. Secondly, a heartrate of 90 is not fast. What pressure are you suggesting was 200? Pulmonary Function Tests? Not enough information to help you. Are you overweight?
When your blood pressure is low and your pulse rate is high, it means the stroke volume of your heart is abnormally low (or your body mistakenly thinks the volume is low). This can happen because of dehydration, heart defects, vascular disease, problems with the carotid sinus, neurological problems, or tumors. So, it might take a little time for doctors to sort out the problem. If this is only happening at night, problems with the carotid sinus seem like a good possibility, especially if you sleep on your side and place pressure on your neck. There is no telling what the problem is, but this might be a good theory to start with. Hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus can cause all of the symptoms you mentioned. Often, if the nerves to carotid sinus are acting up, the problem will also occur with the nerves at the back of your tongue and in your throat.
Answer:
your doctor want to find out you have sleep apnea or not.Sleep apnea is a disorder which developed lack of oxygen breath in due to partal airway blockage or some reason stop breath for a while during sleep..Ent referral will take a good look of your throat,nose,pharyngeal and larynx see any abnormalities.You already had pulmonary function test and chest x-ray to find out any lung disease which including of asthma.When you lack of oxygen heart rate will increase and bp will drop.Sure you also need to r/o any heart disease such as cardiac arrhythmia.
This website may be able to solve your question www.webmd.com
Go to a caridologist it sounds like something is going on there still go to your ENT guy but get an appt with a cardiologist. Also know that everyone is entitled to a second opinion and all insurances cover that get a second opinion now!
First of all, your B/P cannot be 50/95. Secondly, a heartrate of 90 is not fast. What pressure are you suggesting was 200? Pulmonary Function Tests? Not enough information to help you. Are you overweight?
When your blood pressure is low and your pulse rate is high, it means the stroke volume of your heart is abnormally low (or your body mistakenly thinks the volume is low). This can happen because of dehydration, heart defects, vascular disease, problems with the carotid sinus, neurological problems, or tumors. So, it might take a little time for doctors to sort out the problem. If this is only happening at night, problems with the carotid sinus seem like a good possibility, especially if you sleep on your side and place pressure on your neck. There is no telling what the problem is, but this might be a good theory to start with. Hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus can cause all of the symptoms you mentioned. Often, if the nerves to carotid sinus are acting up, the problem will also occur with the nerves at the back of your tongue and in your throat.
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