Question 1

what exactly is phthisis bulbi?

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Great question!: Phthisis bulbl is wasting away or destruction of the eye.  It can be due to disease or injury.  See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phthisis_bulbi

Question 2

i was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, being left eye dominant, my right has shrunk over 35 yrs (phthisis or atrophy). what is the latest treatment?

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Phthisis: Unfortunately, phthisis is a permanent condition and there is no treatment available to give you vision back in that eye.  The most important thing you can do is to protect your good eye at all times, especially when you are participating in activities which are a risk to injuring that eye.

Question 3

what alternative treatments exist for orchitis?

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None that I'm aware: Orchitis is either a viral or bacterial infection of the testicle. If bacterial you need antibiotics. If you are sexually active get checked for a sexually transmitted infection.

Question 4

could i have success with alternative treatments for alzhiemers?

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Possibly: AD is an incurable degenerative disease of the brain. There have been some studies using medium chain triglycerides to 'feed' the brain(Axona). Recently a study supported the use of hi dose Vit E. Other supplements include Vinpocetine and phosphatidyl serine. Be careful even with supplements and 'natural' products- they maybe unsafe or have interactions with other products or medications.

Question 5

what are alternative treatments for paralysis?

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Depends on cause: With paralysis from a stroke or from a spinal cord injury, the mainstays of treatment start with physical and occupational therapy. The goal is to retrain the muscles and decrease disuse atrophy and spasticity (stiffness). There is a lot of research being done on stem cell transplants and electrocortical activation of prosthetics. We anxiously await their progress.

Question 6

alternative treatments for atypical depression?

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Alternative depressi: Traditional chinese medicine, indian remedies (ayurvedic med.), yoga, meditation, diet, exercise, etc.

Question 7

are there any alternative treatments for rabies?

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No: Since there's very little standard treatment for rabies once the disease has begun, it's hard to talk about "alternative treatments."  someone with rabies should be hospitalized.  There have been a few cases of survival with an induced coma.  The most important way to deal with rabies is to give human rabies immunoglobulin (hrig) and Rabies Vaccine after exposure, before the onset of disease.

Question 8

cataracts, what are some alternative treatments?

Accepted Answer

None really: Nothing other than surgery has proven to be effective for cataracts.  Surgery is so highly successfuly that there is nothing to be worried about.  Alternative supplements, maneuvers and medications are of no benefit.

Question 9

are there any alternative treatments for allergies?

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Yes, 3 : There are 3 proven strategies for treating allergies.  
1) avoidance works, although only a few allergens are easy to avoid.  
2) medications.  Nasal steroids are the most effective medications for most allergy symptoms.
3) allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) - the only disease modifying therapy.  Many patients can develop tolerance to their allergens after receiving allergy shots.

Question 10

are there effective alternative treatments for back pain?

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Yes: Surgery is usually the last resort for most back problems except major trauma.   Therapy, postural exercises, yoga,  weight loss and/or exercise, gait training, job retraining, as well as meditatation (to relieve stress) are helpful adjucts.  Note: not all back pain is created equal to please get check by a specialist.  Note:  beware of fad or gimmicky advertisements for back relief.  Feel better.

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