Question 1

what are potential long term effects for someone who was diagnosed with diet induced hypoglycemia as a baby?

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None.: Tricky subject.  Would need to know the exact cause of the hypoglycemia as there are many causes in babies / children.  In general if they were not diagnosed with a significant metabolic abnormality the prognosis is excellent.

Question 2

taken omeprazole for 10 yrs. is there long term effects? indigestion is worsening & is no longer controlled with 1 pill a day. h-pylori semi high.

Accepted Answer

PPIs: Long term effects of Omeprazole and other proton pump inhibitors are being studied ; more information gets to surface. Long term use causes damage to acid secreting cells in the stomach and some folks may end up having troubles with digesting food later in life. Also, there is an increased risk of intestinal infection such as clostridium difficile. Also, bone related side effects are being seen.

Question 3

what are the long term effects of a repaired pda?

Accepted Answer

Pda repair: If repaired during early childhood, should have no consequences. Repaired late, there may be underlying pulmonary hypertension.

Question 4

what long term effects does a stroke have?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Your question can not be answered without knowing what your neurological examination is now and what t was when you had the stroke. It is also essential to know what your studies (mri, ct, eeg) showed. The best person to answer this question is your neurologist. Don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with the specialist or your primary physician..

Question 5

what are long-term effects of being a soldier?

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Military livestyle: There are many stresses in serving in the armed forces, but if you handle it well, you can develop excellent leadership skills, compassion for others and  serve your country honorably.  The stresses of wartime can take a toll on the individual and family members, and it is important to try to maintain a balance, as it is in many different high stress professions.

Question 6

could prenisone have long term effects on a child?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Since Prednisone is a similar to a stress product made naturally in the body, it can be given at doses that have little or no long term effect. In other cases, if given at higher doses over a longer term, it can produce a variety of side effects including growth suppression, cataracts, impaired immunity, etc.

Question 7

what are the long term effects of having a tracheotomy?

Accepted Answer

Taking care of it: The long term effects are just related to caring for it making sure it remains clean, open and free from infection. There is always a risk of bleeding and once removed ( if possible) scarring and narrowing of the airway. Crusting can sometimes be of concern requiring irrigations and possibly antibiotics.

Question 8

are there any long term effects of a broken collarbone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common  effect is a bump or defect to the bone. Most collar bones heal without any issue.

Question 9

are there any long-term effects of having a splenectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will be at an increased risk of infection by encapsulated bacteria.  These are strep pneumonia, hemophilus influenza, and neisseria meningitidis.  There is a small lifetime risk of post-splenectomy sepsis which can be deadly.  It is important to be vaccinated against the above organisms and maintain those vaccines through your lifetime.

Question 10

help plz! can prenisone have long term effects on a child?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Prednisone is a medication that mimics a stress hormone produced naturally in the body. When used in short therapy (

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