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can an angling leg be straightened?

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Surgery: Surgery needs to be done but timing is important to avoid any further damage to the joint.

Question 2

how to know if i have angular cheilitis?

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Chelitis: You will have inflamed, red patches at corners of the mouth. Do not lick lips. Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream 2-3 times per day.

Question 3

should i be worried if i have angular stomatitis?

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No: It is a yeast infection successfully treated with mycolog ii ointment in a few days.

Question 4

what causes angular cheilitis and how can itbe  treated?

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Yeast: This problem is also called perleche and is caused by moisture trapping in the corners of the mouth.  First, try applying some otc ketoconazole 1% cream once daily at bedtime.  This should clear quickly (3-5 days).  This is usually a chronic condition so the using the cream on a regular basis may be needed.  If this doesn't fix the problem, see you doctor for help.

Question 5

cure for angular cheilitis?

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No quick treatments: Angular cheilitis is the cracking at the corners of the mouth, with some inflammation and probably some candidal yeast overgrowth. A little clotrimazole antifungal cream and a little hydrocortisone cream for week can make it better, but is not for long-term use. A doctor can check for signs of vitamin deficiency, lip eczema, or oral herpes.

Question 6

how to treat angular cheilitis?

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Some medicine cream: A person with signs of angular cheilitis can be checked by a doctor to see if there is a lip eczema problem, an oral herpes problem, or signs of vitamin deficiency. Angular cheilitis is the cracking at the corners of the mouth, with some inflammation and probably some candidal yeast overgrowth. A little Clotrimazole antifungal cream and a little Hydrocortisone cream for week can make it better.

Question 7

at what angle must the spine be to classed as scoliosis?

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Curve significance: Scoliosis means usually S curvature of spine mostly idiopathic occurring predominantly in adolescent females. Significant scoliosis depends on number of degrees usually greater than 30 deg. and rapidity of progression. Growth spurts in adolescents usually cause further progression. Growth stopping usually scoliosis does not progress further. Some patients require operations for arrest and cosmesis

Question 8

what is the quickest treatment for angular cheilitis?

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Cause, not treatment: It is more important to find out the cause of your angular cheilitis rather than merely wanting to find the fastest cure. There are many causes and may well return without knowing what caused it in the first place.  You should first consult with a dentist to make sure that is what you have, and then you can discuss treatment and prevention.

Question 9

anntanimical narrow angle trestment?

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Get another opinion: "anatomically narrow angle" refers to the space in between the cornea and the iris being "crowded, " supposedly placing you at risk for an acute glaucoma attack. But evaluating an angle is an art. And if you are at risk, you may need a laser iridectomy (hole placed in your iris). Before proceeding with the laser surgery i would seek a second opinion from a glaucoma expert.

Question 10

what is the angle that venipuncture is performed?

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Varies: There is no set rule on the angle of entry.  For smaller veins close to the skin, the angle is more acute with the needle/catheter closer to the skin.  Deeper veins may require 45 degree angle, and larger angles make for more difficult entry as the tip may easily penetrate the back wall of the vein.

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