Question 1

what does a birt-hogg-dub syndrome diagnosis mean? age 68?

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: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a hereditary condition (autosomal dominant, i.e. you inherit the gene from your dad or mom) first described in 1977, characterized by benign skin hamartomas, most commonly located on the head and neck; pulmonary cysts and spontaneous pneumothorax; and an increased risk of renal cancer.

Question 2

what is a high dhdl?

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Direct high density : Direct high density lipoprotein, it is the so called good cholesterol.

Question 3

creatinin level high?

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KIDNEY PROBLEM BUT: High creatinine level means there is a problem with kidneys, it can be dehydration which can be corrected by hydration.It can be due to acute kidney problems and may be reversible ot it can be irreversible due to chronic kiodney disease and ut has various stages, the end stage requiring dialysis or kidney transplant.

Question 4

what is best home bp cuff?

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Most of the: Automated arm cuff ones are reliable.  Omron is a good brand.

Question 5

how to controle high b.p. ?

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See your doc: Usually starts with lifestyle interventions (diet, weight loss, and exercise) but often requires medications. You need to see a doctor right away if your BP runs high.  If you don't, you will likely have all sorts of medical issues that will cut your life short or make it very unpleasant. Best to you.

Question 6

what are high index lenses?

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Plastic lenses: These are eyeglass lenses made of a plastic which will bend light more than the usual plastic .  Because of this, a thinner lens is possible and has the advantage, being plastic, of being lightweight although somewhat susceptible to scratching.

Question 7

what are high residue food?

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Veges: Any food stuffs that contain large amounts of fiber.  Fiber is plant sourced undigestable cellulosic solids, that adsorb water from the gut, thereby giving more "bulk" to stool.  And function as a natural stool softener.  We should all have an optimum number of grams everyday, but folks who already have large bulky stools might consider an alternative.

Question 8

what do you no about hocd??

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HOCD is an: unofficial term for OCD that focuses on fear of being homosexual.  A therapist who specializes in OCD would be a good person to see.  OCD symptoms can manifest in many fears and topics.  OCD is at the root.  You can discuss your sexuality w/the therapist as well but it is the symptom, not the cause.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

what if my a/g ratio is high?

Accepted Answer

Could mean nothing : A/g ratio could be related to your liver , or some medical disease.

Question 10

what does a high acr mean?415

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Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if you spell out ACR and provide units of 415, it may be possible to provide an opinion. Do you have any symptoms?

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