Question 1

what is adem?

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ADEM: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is disease that causes inflammatory lesions in the brain &amp; spinal cord. Autoimmune demyelination may occur after a vaccination or infection.

Question 2

my agap is 2.  is it a problem?

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If you mean: "anion gap", it is an unusual number to know about yourself. It is a measurement of ions that have either a positive or negative charge: sodium/potassium are cations (+'s) and chloride/bicarbonate at anions (-'s). "2" is a very unusual result (reference range is 8-16 mEq/L) and I would highly suspect this is an error in the lab result. Not sure why you had this done but only ordering MD can help:)

Question 3

how can tell if you have stoke adams?

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Fainting: Stoke adams is the triad of complete heart block acompanied with bradycardia and syncope that maybe or may not be accompanied of seizure, this happens for lack of cerebral blood flow in presence of severe asystole.   The name comes from drwilliam stokes and dr  robert  adams.

Question 4

i feel pain in may right aram last 2 week?

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Depends where: There can  be   lot of causes  of arm pain - circulation, soft  tissue, bone, neurological,  tendonitis, bursitis. Referred  pain like that  from a  heart  attack can also do this.  This is not your  heart  but depending where on the arm it is there  can be other  clues to the cause.You need to discuss  with your  phyisician.

Question 5

dr. adams(patch adams) feels the greatest sickness facing medicine is greed. what do you think?

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Tough to answer in: Only 400 characters. Greed is too simple. Bureaucrats making up rules to justify their jobs. Insurance companies putting profit in front of patient's well being. Politicians using inflammatory statements just to get re-elected. Radio and tv reporting 1/2 truths for ratings. Lawyers hunting  for class action suits for huge wins. Lobbyests putting clients ahead of what's right. And i can go on.

Question 6

what are the tests for kala-azar?

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Biopsy or blood test: Leishmania (kala-azar) is best diagnosed by taking a careful history, including travel to areas where leishmania is found.  Many tests are avaialble, choice will depend upon specific symptoms.Consult an infectious disease specialist to help.Tests include: biopsy of spleen, bone marrow, lymph node or skin. Blood test include immnunofloursent assays, PCR www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 7

what are the main symptoms of ajax poisoning?

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Depends: Did you inhale it? swallow it? put it on your skin?
Call the local poison center.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

my grandson has abad cough what do i need to do.?

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More Info needed: Is your grandson an infant, child, teenager, or an adults. What other symptoms does he have? Is there a history of asthma? How is his breathing? If he is an infant and you feel nervous about it, consider taking him to an urgent care for immediate check by a physician.

Question 9

does acai actually have beneficial health effects?

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Antioxidants: The acai berry is very rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and flavonoids which are reported to  reduce free radical formation &  to help protect from some cancers. Although there is not reseach- based evidence at this time it is also reported to assist with weight loss. It is used as an oil in some cosmetics.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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Kala azar: Kala azar =  Leishmaniasis , a potentially fatal infection by a  protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani .

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My agap is 2. is it a problem?

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How can tell if you have stoke adams?

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I feel pain in may right aram last 2 week?

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Dr. adams(patch adams) feels the greatest sickness facing medicine is greed. what do you think?

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What are the tests for kala-azar?

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What are the main symptoms of ajax poisoning?

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My grandson has abad cough what do i need to do.?

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Does acai actually have beneficial health effects?

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What is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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