Question 1

is it dangerous to live close to a high voltage line?

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Possibly: High voltage lines emit electrical radiation, which is different from ionizing radiation that is emitted at time of nuclear explosions. We are all exposed to electrical radiation, although, in different proportions. Home electrical devices give us some. Although, there may no significant amount of info on the effect of it, i've come across facts that prove its negative health effects.

Question 2

are there long term consequences of living close to a high voltage line?

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Powerlines: This is controversial.  There are several factor.  How far away are from the power lines, and how much energy is there in the power lines.  There are several books written on this subject and it takes a lot of study to understand the subject.  There are devices you can purchase to measure how much effect you are receiving in your home from nearby power lines.

Question 3

what are the risks of living close to a high voltage line?

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A Shocking Reality: At the present time there is no known medical side effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.  They are around us all the time.  There is a similar debate about cell phone use and the possible association with brain tumors - something not proven.  Your greatest risk is direct contact with the high voltage line in an accidental situation.  Fire and electrocution are your greatest risks.

Question 4

are elevated alt levels dangerous?

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ALT: Alt elevated means the enzyme of liver leaking into your blood after liver cell damaged. You can see, if  a lot of alt  in your blood means your liver has been damage a lot. That is why very high level alt is dangerous.

Question 5

is high bilirubin always dangerous?

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Depends: It depends on the age of the patient and the level of the jaundice. Jaundice in adults is not as dangerous in that the bilirubin (which causes the jaundice) is not damaging, but it can indicate a condition that is (liver failure.) in babies, a high level of bilirubin can lead to a condition where the bilirubin gets into the brain and causes permanent damage to the developing brain cells.

Question 6

is zinc dangerous at to high quantity?

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Yes.: You can have zinc toxicity if you ingest too much.  It sometimes happens when you use zinc-containing denture cream for long periods of time.  Also if you're taking zinc supplements after bariatric surgery or for wilson's disease, then there's a chance of getting too much.  Data is still out on zinc for colds, but using it short term (few days) shouldn't put you at dangerous levels.

Question 7

is high levels of creatinine dangerous?

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YES: Creatinine is non toxic substance produced by the muscles. High level of creatinine are suggestive of kidney failure.

Question 8

why are high prolactin levels dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Warning: They often warn of a pituitary adenoma producing prolactin. Neglected, these things can be deadly.

Question 9

focal high grade dysplasia is very dangerous?

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Needs evaluation: You have precancerous cells on the cervix most likely due to the human papilloma virus.
Your next step should be colposcopy and biopsy and later most likely a LEEP procedure where the surface of the cervix is removed as an office procedure.

Question 10

what is being high on heroin like? how dangerous is it?

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Very dangerous: and the high cannot really be described. George Gay MD wrote a book on heroin that was subtitled - it feels so good don't try it even once.  It is an intense euphoria, a feeling of well-being and separation from all pain, physical, mental and emotional. However, many heroin users will tell you that they spend the rest of their lives trying to reproduce that first high (unsuccessfully).

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