Question 1

what are the tests for hyperlipoproteinemia?

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Fasting blood lipids: The starting point is testing for fasting blood lipids, namely, total cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides.  If one or more are abnormal, additional testing may be done to refine the abnormality and determine the cause.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hyperlipoproteinemia?

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Depends on type: There six types of hyperlipoproteinemias, five major types with two subtypes of type 2.  Each has different etiology and presenting features.  Some cause severe vascular disease starting in childhood, others may cause pancreatitis, some cause skin deposits of fat, xanthomas, some may be asymptomatic.  There may be the symptoms of associated diseases, e.g., diabetes, thyroid deficiency etc.

Question 3

i've developed hyperlipoproteinemia. what should i be watching out for in the future?

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Health problems: It depends on the type of hyperlipoproteinemia.  Most such disorders are associated with high cholesterol and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.  You should see your doctor to implement life style changes and may be medications to try to prevent damage to blood vessels and organs.

Question 4

what is the treatment for hyperlipoproteinemia?

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Depends on type: Depending on the type of lipid disorder the treatment varies.  General instructions are to reduce intake of saturated fats and carbohydrates, reduce weight, and increase physical activity.  The first line drugs are statins and others may be added depending on the results. Contorl of diabetes, thyroid deficiency or any other underlying illness is also essential.

Question 5

for someone with hyperlipoproteinemia, will plasma donation reduce serum lipoprotein a level?

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: Maybe transiently. People with this problem have a genetic "set point" like the thermostat on your AC that tells the body what level of this material is right for a particular patient. I would be surprised if any reputable plasma center would accept a donation from someone with this problem.

Question 6

what's the battle's sign?

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Mastoid ecchymosis: It is an indication of  injury to middle cranial fossa due to trauma and the blood may track along the course of the the posterior auricular artery casing  mastoid ecchymosis

Question 7

what are the signs of add?

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SEVERAL: Symptoms must have started in childhood with issues of focus and attention. Procrastination and completion. Difficulty keeping on task or following through, appearing not to listen, blurts out answers to questions or has difficulty taking turns. This can continue into adulthood.

Question 8

what is the trousseu sign?

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(Trousseau  Sign: There are two different trousseau signs. One may be seen in a patient with low calcium. (trousseau sign of latent tetany)  a blood pressure cuff on the arm is inflated (&gt; systolic blood pressure) x 3 minutes.  This can cause spasm in the forearm & hand (the silhouette looks a bit like a swan’s head and neck).

Question 9

what is the sign for  iicp?

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Do you mean?: Increased intracranial pressure.  If so, the classical clinical finding is within the eye, called papilledema, the effect of pressure in brain causing changes over the retina.

Question 10

whats signs of a mini stoke?

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Same as stroke: Any sign of stroke is am emergency.  The signs of stroke can be remembered by the acronym fast.  F-facial droop;  a- arm drift when extended directly forward; s - speech that is abnormal or slurred; t- time is of the essence so of you see the signs above call 911 immediately.  A mini-stroke (or tia) has the same symptoms but they resolve.  No one should stay home to figure this out, get help asap.

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