Question 1

i've got hemophilia b 23% factor 9 deficiency. in 1981, age two (now 35) via transfusion of factor 9 hep c anti. can amyl nitrate be prescribed 4this?

Accepted Answer

Not that I'm aware: Amyl nitrate, not to be confused with amyl nitrite which is used medicinally to relax blood vessels (and also recreationally as "poppers") is most likely toxic to humans.  While it's used as reagent in industrial chemical synthesis and as an additive to diesel fuel, i can find no evidence for its use in medicine for Hemophilia, hepatitis C or other disorders.

Question 2

what can nitrates do to a fetus?

Accepted Answer

Good question: There has been considerable human epidemiological data pertaining to the consumption of (nitrite-containing) cured meats and hot dogs during pregnancy and the risk for childhood brain cancer. The associations of maternal consumption of cured meat with risk of childhood brain tumors were quite consistent across studies, particularly for hot dog consumption.

Question 3

do nitrates in food react with cialis?

Accepted Answer

No: Only prescription nitrates are contraindicated with cialis.

Question 4

urine nitrate positive what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You may have an: infection with a nitrate producing bacteria. What were the rest of the urinalysis results?

Question 5

what does a unusual amount of nitrates in your urine mean

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Tests: This test is used to measure the metabolism of nitrogen containing substances in the urine by bacteria which may be causing infection.  It is generally a worthless test with numerous false positive values and some false negative values.  Tests, taken by themselves, out of the context of clinical signs and symptoms, seldom are of any value and can be confusing.

Question 6

can't move bowls for 8-9 days at a time.  what could this be? last time i had to drink the nitrate stuff in order to go i have no urges.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: 8-9 days without  bm and urge, is abnormal. The intestinal muscles with nerves seem to be not functioning. There are many causes. Your doctor needs good dietary, personal, surgical, medical, psychiatric & accidental history  the work up for ms, cancer,  ibs, parkinson's, hypothyroidism has to be done. Please see gastroenterologist who will sort out these things. Go to er to get relief first.

Question 7

what are nitrates?

Accepted Answer

: Nitrates are nitrogen and oxygen - in foods such as processed meat and leafy veggies. The one's in the veggies are good for you- the ones in meat not so much.

Question 8

recent tests show high nitrates.  what does this mean and what should i change in my boyfriends diet?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Depends on the type of test. Usually it is seen injuring tests. It doesn't necessarily mean anything.  If isolated could indicate dehydration.  If seen with out abnormalities it could indicate a bladder infection or even diabetes.

Question 9

does losartan contain nitrates?

Accepted Answer

No: Losartan controls blood pressure by blocking the action of receptors on blood vessels that cause blood vessels to constrict( ie: narrow down).

Question 10

how safe are alkyl nitrates (poppers)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are prescribed them for angina pectoris (cardiac chest pain) by a doctor who knows your history, and you use them correctly, they are quite safe, although they can cause headache, low blood pressure, fainting and other problems. If you are using it "recreationally," esp for sex, that is a whole other ballgame, and it is NOT safe. Heavy use can result in methemoglobinemia which can be lethal

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I've got hemophilia b 23% factor 9 deficiency. in 1981, age two (now 35) via transfusion of factor 9 hep c anti. can amyl nitrate be prescribed 4this?

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What can nitrates do to a fetus?

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Do nitrates in food react with cialis?

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Urine nitrate positive what does this mean?

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What does a unusual amount of nitrates in your urine mean

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Can't move bowls for 8-9 days at a time. what could this be? last time i had to drink the nitrate stuff in order to go i have no urges.

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What are nitrates?

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Recent tests show high nitrates. what does this mean and what should i change in my boyfriends diet?

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Does losartan contain nitrates?

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How safe are alkyl nitrates (poppers)?

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