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What is low alkaline phosphatase s?
Isolated low ALK Phosphatase in the blood may indicate malnutrition or low protein. Check the following links: ...
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What kinds of diseases can you get in the muscle?
muscular dystrophy
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What is the definition of heterozygous?
Having different alleles at one or more corresponding chromosomal loci.
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What is an autoimmune disease?
An autoimmune disease is caused by the immune system attacking you instead of threats and diseases coming from outside you. In...
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What cause tightness in chest when waking up?
Anxiety or Meds Anxiety can cause this.Also certain medications.
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What causes a enlarged spleen and liver?
There are many reasons for an enlarged liver but the most common are... ''' Alcohol abuse. Abusing alcohol may cause an...
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Can an allergy to apricots be related to a sulfa allergy?
Most dried apricots are treated with sulfur as part of the drying process, so this may be the connection.
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What does a white blood cell count of 18000 mean?
infection most likely
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What doctor treats auto-immune disease?
A rheumatologist is a good place to start--he/she can run a battery of blood test that (supposedly) can ID or rule out such...
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Good effect of baking soda on human health?
Adding small amounts of baking soda to your fluids will help you to regain an alkaline body. Alkalinity boosts your immune system...
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Why is melatonin contraindicated in persons with autoimmune diseases?
Because it stimulates the immune system.
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Is there a cure for the Harlequin Baby Syndrome?
Most infants die within a short time due to skin infections. The modern science has found ways to grow the harlequin childs...
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What does parathyroid glands hormone effect?
Calcium levels in the body, mood, concentration, short term memory, depression, bone density, and many other things. Go to...
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What is the shortest route from the east coast to the west coast of the US?
It appears that the Shortest route I can find is from Jacksonville Beach, FL to San Diego, CA, at a distance of 2,109 miles...
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My finger tip turns white and numb when my hand gets cold. What causes that?
Raynaud's syndrome can cause this. It is strongly advised that you see a doctor/research online as well, as this can be remedied...
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What can cause atypical lymphocytes?
Most common cause is disease called infectous mononucleuosis, other causes are rare and bad like maligenancy. SM MD Infections...
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Why are most Africans resistant to malarial infection?
The sickle-cell gene is most common in those of African descent. It is curious that a gene which has the potential to be so...
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What are the medical side effects for someone who has come in contact with a natural gas leak?
If the gas wasn't ignited while you were there, and you didn't pass out from lack of oxygen... none (no side effects). Natural...
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What is Guillain-Barre?
Guillain-Barre syndrome is: A temporary inflammation of the nerves, causing pain, weakness, and paralysis in the extremities and...
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Can perm chemicals cause hair loss?
no, chemicals in perming solutions will only change the structure of the hair, although if over processed (left on to long), it...
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Why are autoimmune disorders so dangerous?
Not all autoimmune diseases are dangerous, in fact the majority of them are not. They can be life threatening and often life...
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How is the immune system affected during strep throat?
Step Throat is an infection caused by steptococcus bacteria. The immune system is of course compromised during such infection and...
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You have auto immune hepatitis and Crohns disease can you drink alcohol?
NO. It would not be advisable. Any form of liver inflammation is called Hepatitis. This inflammation can be caused by drugs,...
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When was guillain-barre' syndrome first detected?
It was described first by a French doctor in the mid 1850s, and formally diagnosed as an illness by 3 doctors in the 1910s. I...
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What is small bowel enteritis?
Inflammation of the small intestine.
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What is the schematic diagram of the pathophysiology of guillian barre syndrome?
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What causes numbness and tingling throughout the body?
What do I do for numbness and tingling in my anckles, tip of my toes and tip of my fingers
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Does it mean cancer if you have lump on your arm?
no, it could be anything, swollen lymph node, damaged tissue, could also be benign - you still need to go to doctor though to get...
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Does fibromyalgia effect the immune system?
It's really the oposite, fibromyalgia is an effect of a bad autoimmune system.
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Do autoimmune thyroiditis symptoms disappear after total thyroidectomy?
I would say that most of the symptoms of autoimmune thyroidosis will disappear after surgery with the medications such as...
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Does bone marrow transplant work for scleroderma if so where to get one?
Yes, BMT is an option for some scleroderma patients. Any major transplant center should be able to do one. Of course, you'll...
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What are the Common deficiency deseases?
Although deficiency diseases have been described in laboratory animals and humans deprived of single vitamins, in human...
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Extremely tired never feel rested weight gain joint pain. These symptoms have increased in the last year. Anyone else have these symptoms?
Yes I do also. I dont know why but Its on the increase. I live in England but I am not sure its because of that. If you are...
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What could cause severe pain and swelling of the hands?
It would depend if it just happened and has only gone on for a few hours vs a longer period of time. For the former, try taking a...
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Will a hot compress help swollen glands?
Although I'm by no means a professional, I can say that, as heat causes expansion, it probably wouldn't reduce any type of...
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What causes swollen lymph nodes at base of neck around hairline around ear up to top of forehead Very sore?
If you have swollen lymph nodes at the base of your neck you must go to see your doctor immediately. This could be a critical...
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What are the most common autoimmune diseases?
Thyroid disease is the most common autoimmune disease encountered. Second on the list is Sjogern's syndrome and the list...
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What can you do to cure autoimmune diseases?
autoimmune disorder is still a uncurable, but early detection and prevention can be done.
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What is geon barre syndrome?
my brother has the syndrome it means that the person has to wear splints (a plastic type of thing that goes in your shoe) it...
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What are the symptons in arthritis?
Because arthritis is found in so many forms it would be very difficult to give the answer to this question on this page....
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Is there a Prognosis for Arthritis?
At present there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis and the treatment is to limit the damage done by the disease with various...
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What is BOOP?
Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is an inflammation of the bronchioles and surrounding tissue in the...
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Who is the woman in the allergy commercial?
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What country has the best medical care?
Too general of question!!... do you mean for the average person or only those insured? I mean I would say for insured individuals...
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Cause for low grade fever since 1 months?
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Is new allergy considered a pre-existing condition you are 7 months employed and recently has an allergy of unknown cause you are a new immigrant and has no coverage for the last 5 months before worki?
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What is an anti nuclear ab blood test?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_an_anti_nuclear_ab_blood_test"
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What is anti nuclear factor?
what is anti-nuclear factor
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If you have allergy to IVP can you still get a tattoo?
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Your eyes are red and kind of hurt sensitive to light and feel like the eyeballs are swollen should you go to the walkin clinic today?
Yes! You should call your eye Doctor, and be seen rather quickly (if not same day, possibly in the next two days) especially if...
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Routine blood investigation show the following HbsAg reactive Hbe antibodies reactive no obvius history of previous infection your explanation please?
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What diseases begin with the letter A?
duh Amnisa you got poned by a.m.m 1997
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What is Encephalomalcia final stages?
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How often should you take benadryl allergy?
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What does hypoechoic nodule mean?
A region in an ultrasound image in which the echoes are weaker or fewer than normal or in the surrounding regions
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When was a medicine developed to cure Salmonella?
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What are vaccines for rickettsia?
Rickettsia, the bacteria commonly carried by tics, causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other illnesses, does not have a...
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Parts of immune system?
The major parts of the immune system are: the lymphatic organs: lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, &...
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How long does methotrexate stay in your system for or when is it ok to drink alcohol after discontinued usage?
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Cortisone can occasionally cause problems of its own?
Yes, Cortisone can have side effects,sometimes severe. Corticosteroids are a class of medications that are related to cortisone....
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How does a t-cell recognize a pathogen?
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What is a sedimentation rate-westergren test?
Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle in a test tube. The more red...
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What are the symptoms of a dairy allergy?
it is not only an upset tummy (lactose intolerance is NOT dairy allergy). it is hives, itchy skin, rashes, throwing up, and it's...
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What is the post-operative diet for an ileoanal anastomosis?
An ileoanal anastomosis is a procedure performed on patients who have not responded to more conservative treatments. The small...
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What is neuropathie?
A neuropathy is any problem involving the nerves (neurons) of the peripheral nervous system.
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Should you drink alcohol after having spleen removed?
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What are the ratios of having hemolytic anemia for people is it more commonly known in a woman or a man?
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Is there any new information on pemphigiod gestational?
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What disease causes your legs and feet to constantly stiffin with a burning throughout whole body?
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Does KS start on the feet?
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How fast can your White blood cell count decrease and why I had a very good friend enter the hospital with an 8.8 wbc and the next day 0 wbc and she died. Why?
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What could be possible causes of ones BP to raise repeatedly to 170 over120 causing 2 veins in your arm hand to burst causing an immediate golf ball sized purple lump with a hard lump in the middle?
If you eat excess amounts of red meats it can cause veinular thrombosis. Stop eating red meats or at least cut down on it.
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Recovery time for the chicken pox?
the recovery time for the chicken pox is one to two weeks sometimes longer than that depending on who severe your pox are. Hope...
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What can cause pain in the upper portion of the right arm as well as numbness in the right hand?
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What is a multi-nodular goiter on the thyroid that yields normal blood test results except one positive for graves disease?
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How long a time period does it take for glomerulonephritis to show any symptoms?
All kinds of strep infections can foster an inflammation of the kidneys (acute glomerulonephritis), although the disease most...
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Is there a link between allergies and Lichen Sclerosis I suffer multiple allergies Could I be allergic to my husband I have developed lichen sclerosis as well as asthma since we met?
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Is there a link between allergies and Lichen Sclerosis you suffer multiple allergies Could you be allergic to your husband you have developed lichen sclerosis as well as asthma since you met?
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What is the name of an allergy to pollen?
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis.
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What does it mean when you have translucent skin?
Translucent skin is when your skin becomes a little more "see through" than usual. If you have veins that are very visible, then...
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What can cause a tea allergy?
If you drink sweet tea...it is the corn syrup or sweetener you are using that is causing the problems.
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Can nutrasweet cause autoimmune disease?
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What is a Fever of unknown origin?
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What does sedimentation rate 23 mean?
From: http://www.bloodbook.com/ranges.html Normal erythrocyte sedimentation rates (ESRs) are: 1-13 mm/h for males 1-20 mm/h for...
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Possible causes for a hard elongated lump on the lower back rib cage?
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Can diphtheria cause depression?
Any serious illness can make you feel depressed. People who are very sick for a long time get tired of being sick. Being in pain...
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What does it mean if your Immunoglobulin level is 25 when normal range is 40-271?
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Can people with BOOP get lung transplants?
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What causes BOOP?
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What are the diseases in which eosinophills increase in number?
parasites infections -allergic reactions
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What is rain man?
a movie
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When you stop taking the steroids will the sarcoid come back?
It could, speak to your doctor about your medications and follow your doctors advice. Do not just stop taking the steroids! You...
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What Diseases are associated with very low hemoglobin?
From the Mayo Clinic: Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein in red blood cells that gives blood its red color. The normal range...
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What could cause a deep abcess or hole in your hip?
Are you referring to the hip bone or the skin or muscle over the hip? I'd need more information to answer this.
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Is there any Treatment available for scleredema adultorum?
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What could a large painful knot on cheek be?
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What are the possible diagnosis for an adult male with fever 40 Celsius psychosis acute renal failure chest infection aortic regurge hypotensive positive ANA negative fibrin degradation products?
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What causes a sharp pain on the left side under the rib cage on inhalation?
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What is an example of an autoimmune disease?
Some examples of autoimmune diseases are lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and multiple sclerosis.
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Is there allergy to dogs with infants?
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