Question 1

is there a cure for calciphylaxis?

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No: A profound problem in end stage renal or kidney failure. High mortality once calciphylaxis sets in.

Question 2

how do you treat calciphylaxis?

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Calciphylaxis: There are two components: first, your renal doctor will need to look into correctable biochemical abnormalities to see if there is something to be corrected like calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone levels; second, the wounds will need careful treatment in a wound center by a physician that is willing to work with you over long term.

Question 3

what are the tests that indicate calciphylaxis?

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Calciphylaxis: The cause of calciphylaxis remains unknown. It is the result of a multiple  factors . These include chronic renal failure, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, an elevated calcium-phosphate chemical ratio and hyperparathyroidism. It almost exclusively occurs in stage v renal failure patients, yet it is a very rare condition.

Question 4

are there things i can do myself to treat calciphylaxis?

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Calciphylaxis: There is little you can do to treat calciphylaxis. Keeping your electrolytes in balance and controlling calcium and phosphorous may be the best way to assist your kidney doctor in controlling this problem. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Question 5

a friend was just diagnosed with calciphylaxis, is that a serious condition?

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Calciphylaxis: This can be a difficult diagnosis as it causes painful skin lesions that are difficult to treat while the underlying treatment for this complication remains problematic. A combination of renal physician and wound care specialist working together is best  and of course your support as a friend helps too.

Question 6

calciphylaxis on diabetic patient; is it related?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Calciphylaxis can occur in the setting of kidney problems (renal failure), abnormal calcium-phosphate regulation, and hyperparathyroidism, but the actual cause still remains unclear.  Having diabetes may increase the risk for calciphylaxis. Also trauma to fatty tissue from Insulin injections may be a separate risk factor.

Question 7

does hyperbaric oxygen help with calciphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Calciphylaxis: There is no literature to support the treatment of calciphylaxis with hyperbaric oxygen. Your difficult situation is best treated by a nephrologist familiar with your condition.

Question 8

my mother has a kidney problem. now she says her doctor told her weeks ago she has calciphylaxis. what will that do to her?

Accepted Answer

Calciphylaxis: This is a serious issue. The deposits of calcium lead to disturbed blood flow to organs, muscles, and skin. There are patches of purple/black areas on the skin, indicating tissue that has died. The disruption of blood flow can be throughout the body and can cause varied problems with different organs. Try to keep the chemicals (electrolytes) in balance (especially calcium and phosphorous).

Question 9

what s new in cure of diabeteis?

Accepted Answer

No cures: Go to the ada or diabetes research foundation for the latest info on type 1 and 2 dm.

Question 10

how close are we to a cure for crohns disease?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, not very close. Treatment is available to control symptoms. Keep working with your doctors. Good luck.

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