Question 1

i ha e high potasion level. is it dangerous. i am 86. what is remedy?. wnat foods should i avoid?

Accepted Answer

Heart rhythm danger: Most fruits and juices are relatively high in potassium. So are many salt substitutes. If you have kidney disease (probably the most common cause of high potassium level) it may be smart to see a nephrologist. Your doctor can help you determine whether any medicines you're taking may aggravate the problem. Your potassium level should be followed closely until normal again.

Question 2

my systolic bp remain high 145-50 and diylistic remain 80-85 shuld i need treatment.it gous down140/80 in evening.should i need treatment.

Accepted Answer

Diet ; exercise : If you can try low salt diet and exercise daily, you may bring it down below 140 systolic.  Avoid any otc nsaids, stop smoking if you do. Stop drinking alcohol if you do.

Question 3

what is the treatment for high cortisol?

Accepted Answer

Confirm first: An elevated cortisol may be due to stress or an adrenal or pituitary tumor. See an endocrinologist to confirm a blood or urine elevation and check where the excess stimulation of cortisol is from the adrenal, or secondary to acth stimulation of both adrenals.

Question 4

treatment of high serum cholestrol?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: If that doesn't get the job done then there are multiple medical options.

Question 5

what is the treatment for high hematocrit of 61?

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W/u & phlebotomy: You should go to see a hematologist to get more work-up to find out the cause of your polycythemia and you definitely will need to get phlebotomy now. If this is a bone marrow problem- phlebotomy is the treatment. If this is caused by other conditions- like lung, kidney/liver problems, drugs etc- the treatment is to fix the underlying condition. Go to see a hematologist-or er if you have symptoms.

Question 6

what causes bv to have a high relapse  after treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Mult partners/douche: Partial use of abx. - not finishing treatment , or new sexual partners or douching are majority of causes.

Question 7

what's the best treatment for high bilirubin levels?

Accepted Answer

UV light: Generally, this is a problem with newborns, where they have high bilirubin.  In this setting, they are exposed to uv light to decrease it.

Question 8

what sort of treatment is necessary for someone with high astigmatism?

Accepted Answer

Depends: High astigmatism is often treated with rigid contact lenses.  Other treatments are available depending on the amount of astigmatism and whether is symmetric on you eye.  See your ophthalmologist for a discussion of your options.

Question 9

after my treatment for high prolactin levels, can i still have children ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you've been: treated for high prolactin and have normalized, I see no reason why you can't have children

Question 10

what is psa and high psa  given treatment?

Accepted Answer

Different causes: Prostate specific antigenpsa) is a protein produced by prostate cells. It can be detected at low levels in men of all ages, but increases when the prostate enlarges or becomes inflamed.Psa test used to screen men for prostate cancer or for recurrence of cancer.Benign prostatic enlargement, inflammation (prostatitis), recent ejaculation, strenuous bicycle riding, and recent rectal exam can be cause.

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