Question 1

why would a dr want to do a laying, sitting and then standing bp after an keg

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Orthostatic..: If you experienced lightheadedness or dizziness... you could have low BP due to dehydration or other factors. BP responds to change of position for sitting, standing, lying down  by " how fast " blood flow reaches your brain. major difference in these BP taken as we call " orthostatic" can help to establish diagnosis. Make sure to be always well hydrated, avoid much of stimulants and consult doc.

Question 2

i had bowen's disease removed from my keg last year - what are the chances of me getting it again?

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Skin cancer: Bowen's disease is a form of skin cancer that occurs more commonly in people who have risks for this kind of cancer than others (white skin, history of sun exposure). A history of these risks as well as a history of having these risks result in your getting cancer both suggest that you are at increased risk for a recurrence. If you are attentive to skin changes and get follow-up you will be fine.

Question 3

my  alv results states that it shows hazy densities in the right apex; consider koch's etiology of undetermined activity. what does it mean?

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TB: Koch's disease, or tuberculosis, is suspected when a chest X-Ray shows changes in the apex of the lungs. Whether this is old, healed TB or active TB is determined by sputum cultures and special blood testing.. A pulmonologist is best qualified to evaluate your situation and advise you.

Question 4

how to do kegals for women?

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Urethra muscle: Identify the muscle that controls the outflow or bladder control of urine by contracting it. A kegel exercise is where you tighten that muscle and hold it for 10 seconds. Try to do this 30-40 times a day. This will tighten the urethra so that bladder control is better such that you have less loss of urine with laughing, coughing, & sneezing if that is happening.

Question 5

how do i do kegal exercises?

Accepted Answer

Squeeze muscles: Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.  You want to squeeze the muscles of your pelvic floor, not the muscles of the abdomen or buttocks, similar to when you are squeezing to try to stop the flow of urine.  The best way to tell if you are doing them correctly is to insert one finger into the vagina. You should feel your muscles squeeze around your finger.

Question 6

what do kegal exercises do for men?

Accepted Answer

Help back pain: Kegal exercises (learning to contract the pelvic floor muscles) can be helpful for men who have back pain (just about everyone).  Pelvic floor contraction facilitates contraction of the deeper spine stabilizing muscles which is key to limiting pain from degenerative spine conditions.

Question 7

could koch's bacillus be killed by boiling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Koch's bacillus is a name for mycobacterim tuberculosis and it can be killed by boiling. Pasteurization, which occurs at temperature below boiling is sufficient to kill it.

Question 8

how to do kegals and get the fastest results?

Accepted Answer

Patience & practice: Kegel's are a great way to strengthen your pelvic muscles. At first, learn how to perform these while you are peeing. While peeing, stop your urine stream.  That is a kegel!  once you can feel how to do it, the recommended regiment is 200 per day, no more than 20 per hour. Within a few weeks, this will become easy and you should see the desired results. Best of luck :).

Question 9

what are the possible causes for koch's spine?

Accepted Answer

Koch's Spine: Tuberculosis of the spine.

Question 10

how to know if you have made progress in kegals?

Accepted Answer

KEGELS: If you are doing them for urine leakage then you should wear a pad or liner and weigh them to see the weekly decrease in pad weights. If it is for sexual reasons you are doing them then is a subjective goal between you and your partner.

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Why would a dr want to do a laying, sitting and then standing bp after an keg

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I had bowen's disease removed from my keg last year - what are the chances of me getting it again?

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My alv results states that it shows hazy densities in the right apex; consider koch's etiology of undetermined activity. what does it mean?

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How to do kegals for women?

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How do i do kegal exercises?

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What do kegal exercises do for men?

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Could koch's bacillus be killed by boiling?

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How to do kegals and get the fastest results?

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What are the possible causes for koch's spine?

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How to know if you have made progress in kegals?

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