Question 1

i was been dx with middle ear fluid as a result of rapid ascension during scuba. taking nasocort and sudafed. what else can i do to speed up process?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: just wait and take your medicines as prescribed, it will take its time, and be careful next dive, enjoy your diving

Question 2

can acute cystitis (requiring hospitalization) cause blockage of fallopian tubes in the future?

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Not likley!: Unless the infection is from chlamydia or an unusual inflammation that can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease, there would be no other genitourinary organ involvement expected.

Question 3

can an ascending aortic aneurysm shrink by itself?

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Unlikely: This is very unlikely. Aneurysms treated endovascularly (stents / endografts) do often shrink because they are depressurized.

Question 4

central venous catheter infections common?

Accepted Answer

No but...: Central venous catheter infections have become much less frequent than in the past. The current rates are low but may depend on the type of population involved.

Question 5

is urinary tract malformation curable?

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Possibly: Depending on the type of malformation, it could be correctable with surgical reconstruction, stent placement or other methods. Discuss this with your doc, who will likely send you to a urologist for further evaluation.

Question 6

can hydronephrosis and kidney infection caused by a kidney stone blockage of the ureter cause hypotension?

Accepted Answer

IF there is: Obstruction this is a high risk situation for development of infection.  A serious infection could cause low blood pressure.  The other possibility is low blood pressure related to pain medication for the stone.

Question 7

the urinary tract infection can cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

UTI and cancer: No usually except for schistosomiasis which doesn't generally happen in the US. The disease is most commonly found in Africa, as well as Asia and South America

Question 8

what causes ascending aorta aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Atherosclerosis
syphilis
hypertension
congenital and familial syndromes and collagen diseases marfan, ehlers danlos

all these entities are associated and there are theories of genetic flaws or ischemia of the wall etc.

Question 9

what causes urinary tract infections in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

It depends: In elderly men enlarged prostate, neurogenic bladder, urinary retention, indwelling Foley catheters, diabetes.
In elderly women neurogenic bladder, vaginitis, diabetes.

Question 10

how rare is distended urinary bladder in fetus?

Accepted Answer

Not rare: The fetus produces urine, that fills the bladder.  It is quite common to see a full bladder in a fetus while doing an ultrasound.

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I was been dx with middle ear fluid as a result of rapid ascension during scuba. taking nasocort and sudafed. what else can i do to speed up process?

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Central venous catheter infections common?

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