Question 1

jak2 v617f at 0.1%, jak2 ex 12 borderline, bcr-abl negative, calr negative, slightly high wbc and neutophil counts on last 3 tests, all other counts in normal range. would  a bone marrow biopsy be necessary and/or give a specific reason?

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: Marrow biopsy probably makes sense to evaluate myelodysplasia. If recommended by your doctor, especially a hematologist/oncologist, for sure do it. Why not? It's not a fun procedure, but no big deal -- no more painful or stressful than many dental visits. Follow your doctors' advice.

Question 2

what is a \gag reflex?

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Normal reflex: Gag reflex is a normal reflex where stimulation of the back of the throat will provoke choking and gagging. This reflex is often absent in patients with severe neurological injury (stroke) or head injuries.

Question 3

what causes acid reflex?

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Acid reflux: Acid reflux or gerd technically is caused by poor tone of the sphincter that opens and closes between the esophogus (tube from mouth to stomach) and the stomach.  This allows food to come back up with the stomach acid.  It may also be caused from a lack of stomach acid that allows food to sit in the stomach too long and then can reflux back up.  The stomach acid helps break down the food.

Question 4

symptoms of acid reflex?

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Several: Symptoms include belching, heartburn, cough, abdominal pain, hoarseness. It is rare to have all these symptoms. Alarm symptoms include weight loss and food getting caught. If you have these, you should see a doctor right away.

Question 5

how to stop your gag reflex?

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Why would you want..: ...to stop your gag reflex?  When procedures are done such as endoscopies, TEE's, and other procedures that require penetration deeply into the pharynx and beyond local anesthesia can be given.  However, just in general, there'd be little cause to do this...unless it is severely interfering in some way with NORMAL daily activities. Please send more questions to: www.healthtap.com/dr-saghafi

Question 6

what is the babinski reflex ?

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Babinski sign: Babinski's reflex occurs when the big toe moves toward the top surface of the foot and the other toes fan out after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked.  The reflex is found in infants and disappears by the age 2 as the nervous system develops.  The presence of a babinski's reflex after age 2 is a sign of damage to the nerve paths connecting the spinal cord and the brain.

Question 7

could everyone have a gag reflex?

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Come again?: With very few exceptions, everyone DOES have a gag reflex. The afferent limb of the gag reflex is mediated by the glossopharyngeal nerve and the efferent limb by the vagus nerve. The reflex is part of your defense against foreign bodies getting lodged in your throat or airway. Maybe you had a different question in mind, because the one you posted doesn't make much sense.

Question 8

what to do for acid reflex disease?

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Lifestyle changes: First step in treating acid reflux disease is lifestyle and dietary changes. If over weight, try to lose some. Avoid eating too close to bed time. Elevate head of bed. Avoid tight fitting clothing. Cut down on foods/drinks that aggrevate reflux, such as fatty foods, chocolate, alcohol, coffee and avoid smoking. Chewing gum or sucking lozenges can promote salivation which can help neutralize acid.

Question 9

how can i treat acid reflex disease?

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Do this: If overweight, get to your normal weight, eat small frequent meals, avoid eating within three hours of bedtime. Stay away from caffeine products such as soda, coffee or tea unless you choose decaff. Avoid alcohol as well as fried and fatty foods- they irritate the lining of the stomach and cause more acid secretion.

Question 10

what's reflex sympathetic dystrophyk?

Accepted Answer

Pain following injur: Reflux sympathetic dystrophy is a condition usually follows injury affects mostly hands and feet. This condition usually progresses  through different phases.
Definitive cause is unknown. It can happen with or without nerve injury. Treatments available.

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