Question 1

can you die from high cortisol levels? mine was 26.5 at 4pm, i got a blood test. will xanax (alprazolam) help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cushing's syndrome is caused by the body's production of too much cortisol.  It typically causes weight gain, truncal obesity, striae, hypertension, glucose intolerance and infections.

Cortisol levels can be raised normally from stress. Xanax (alprazolam) can help an acute situation of anxiety but is not a treatment for hypercortisolism.

Cortisol &gt;40 is diagnostic of cushing's.

Question 2

if my pants had urine on them and i precumed in my pants, would the urine kill the sperms sense sperms die from high levels of acidity?

Accepted Answer

Acidity and sperm: Sperm can survive the acidity of the vagina, but will die outside the body if left exposed to air.

Question 3

how long take go from high cholesterol of 8.2 level to normal level? i am  32 year old women ..i stop smoking and replaced for e-cig ..can i die?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables: Cholesterol numbers are usually less than 140 being very good, so it is extremely unlikely your cholesterol is "8.2."  That being said, cholesterol in the diet is only found in animal products (meat, eggs, dairy).  So if you eliminate animal products from your diet (vegan diet), the effect on cholesterol can be quite dramatic, often without the need for medications.

Question 4

my grandmthers creatinine level is 9. her kidneys arent working well. but she refuses to dialyze and is scared that she will die. what can we do? she has high blood pressure and diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Renal failure: Renal failure can be classified as prerenal, intrarenal or postrenal- heart failure, glomerulonephritis, bladder outlet obstruction would be examples.  Typically an elevated creatinine is not a helpful sign and is associated with increased mortality. Your grandmother has made a life choice for herself. Concentrate on the now. Love and support her. This can last a lifetime of good for her and you.

Question 5

i have pcos and been bleeding for 6 months. platelet levels have been above 450 consistently. 2 months ago was 468. yesterday now 568. high platelets cause blood clots etc. i'm terrified. taking irom tablets but not anemic. chances i'll die from clot?

Accepted Answer

: I feel your elevated &amp; climbing platelet counts are not caused by a primary bone marrow abnormality but is reacting to chronic bleeding or even by an inflammatory process that may be seen with PCOS.  Your count of 568,000 isn't in the danger zone, but I think it would be worthwhile to consult a hematologist for best advice.

Question 6

can you die from elevated troponin levels?

Accepted Answer

No: An elevated level in the blood may indicate heart damage. The amount of elevation is proportional to the amount of damage. Thus a massive heart attack would result in high level of troponin elevation and would suggest more severe heart damage.

Question 7

how do u know if your phosphorus level is high?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: You can have a simple blood test to have the levels measured.

Question 8

can you die from taking too much otc cough syrup to get high?

Accepted Answer

High: You can die messing with any drug to get high. Why don't you get help to stop substance abuse.

Question 9

can a baby die from high air pressure if the airbags go off in the car?

Accepted Answer

Not from air...: ...Pressure, but from bag impact, yes.

Question 10

how much time usually for mds to progress from low level to high risk mds. is progress unstoppable. or u can remain with low risk mds for 20 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Not that long: Mds tends to progress over a period ranging from several months to a few(1, 2, 3  max 5)years. What are your blood counts like now? If the abnormality is affecting all 3 blood cell types, then it is likely to not sit still beyond one to two years.

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Can you die from high cortisol levels? mine was 26.5 at 4pm, i got a blood test. will xanax (alprazolam) help?

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If my pants had urine on them and i precumed in my pants, would the urine kill the sperms sense sperms die from high levels of acidity?

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How long take go from high cholesterol of 8.2 level to normal level? i am 32 year old women ..i stop smoking and replaced for e-cig ..can i die?

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My grandmthers creatinine level is 9. her kidneys arent working well. but she refuses to dialyze and is scared that she will die. what can we do? she has high blood pressure and diabetes.

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I have pcos and been bleeding for 6 months. platelet levels have been above 450 consistently. 2 months ago was 468. yesterday now 568. high platelets cause blood clots etc. i'm terrified. taking irom tablets but not anemic. chances i'll die from clot?

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Can you die from elevated troponin levels?

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How do u know if your phosphorus level is high?

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Can you die from taking too much otc cough syrup to get high?

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Can a baby die from high air pressure if the airbags go off in the car?

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How much time usually for mds to progress from low level to high risk mds. is progress unstoppable. or u can remain with low risk mds for 20 yrs?

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