Question 1

what is the definition or description of: ophthalmoplegia?

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Ophthalmoplegia: Ophthalmoplegia = paralysis of ocular muscles.

Question 2

whats internal ophthalmoplegia ?

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Nerve damage: Internal ophthalmoplegia refers to paralysis of certain structures inside the eye involved in constriction of the pupil and accomodation (change of focus).

Question 3

internal ophthalmoplegia is what?

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Eye movement disorde: I think you mean internuclear ophthalmoplegia (ino).  This is a disorder of eye movement in which one eye cannot move completely to the midline.  This usually results in double vision and jerky eye movements with far horizontal gaze. Ino is caused by a lesion in the brain area known as the medial logituinal fasciculus (mlf).

Question 4

do people with ophthalmoplegia have a lot of pain?

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Not necessarily: Ophthalmoplegia is due to nerve damage and depending on the cause may be painless.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: progressive ophthalmoplegia?

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Ophthalmoplegia: Progressive ophthalmoplegia = worsening paralysis of  extraocular muscles.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for external ophthalmoplegia?

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External ophtlamopla: Unfortunately there is no treatment available if it is genetic. If is acquired sometimes eyelid and/or eye muscle surgery may be possible.

Question 7

what is anterior  osteophytosis?

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Bone spurs: Anterior implies "situated in front of the body"
osteophytosis implies bone spurs. So it is just one of those terminologies that can be used when describing findings on a spine xray for example either a cervical spine or lumbar spine xray, when there are bone spurs notices in the front of your spine, typically common at the disc space and endplate level. These are just part of degenerative disc.

Question 8

what is anterior spondylosis, and how sercious is it?

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Depends: Spondylosis refers to degeneration of the disks and joints of the spine leading to bone spur formation. If these bone spurs compress nerves or the spinal cord then serious neurological problems can develop.  Best to have your condition checked by a spinal surgeon to determine if you condition can be watched safely.

Question 9

anterior fibroid measuring 3.5cm ?

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Not enough info: Fibroids are very common benign tumors. They are found in a woman's uterus and can be discovered during a routine pelvic exam or pelvic ultrasound. If there are no symptoms (exs. Heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, increased urinary frequency) no treatment is necessary unless it is determined that the fibroid is preventing a fertility patient from getting pregnant or causing her to miscarry.

Question 10

can not speak in front  of a class?

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Performance Anxiety: This is a common problem and millions of people use a safe drug known as Propranolol to allow them to perform when they are unable to perform. This medication is not addictive nor is it a sedative. You are not in any way unusual.

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