Question 1

can children have spinal stenosis or just adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both children and adults can suffer from spinal stenosis.  In children, spinal stenosis is usually as a result of a congenital problem.  In adults, the narrowing of the spinal canal often results from arthritis or instability of the spinal column.

Question 2

is pyloric stenosis as a child related to weight problems as an adult?

Accepted Answer

No: Pyloric stenosis as a child (presumably corrected at that time) does not have any relationship to one's adult weight. Pyloric stenosis is unusual tightness at the outlet end of the stomach, blocking the stomach contents from emptying into the intestine, so babies with the condition have forceful vomiting.

Question 3

i'm a young adult just incidentally diagnosed with compensated obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis; no intervention was recommended, but are there any risks or implications i should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

: You may do well for several years but should have ongoing serial MRI studies to exclude progressive hydrocephalus and increasing intracranial pressure.  Hopefully, you will have a neurosurgeon following you on an ongoing basis.

Question 4

is weight training safe with moderate to severe cervical stenosis with 3 herniated discs or will it make it worse? 54 yrs old have worked out with weights my entire adult life. i don't want to stop unless i have too. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Best: To answer your question would be the doc that is following your changes and based on actual details. Otherwise, weight training would not be recommended if having 3 herniated discs as it can worsen your condition. A physical therapist may help in better designing workouts that will not worsen preexisting conditions.

Question 5

an etv or a vp shunt for obstructive hydrocephalus due to congenital aqueductal stenosis in a young adult: which is the most effective option?

Accepted Answer

: The sought outcome is to decompress the intracranial pressure due to the aqueductal obstruction.  Varying neurosurgeons will favor different devices manufactured by several companies.  There is no solitary "most effective option", as many variables must be considered.  Suggest at least two opinions prior to your procedure.

Question 6

is adult 36 yr old  mild lumbar scoliosis less than 20 degrees along with mild stenosis has a tendency to progress ?

no previous x-rays available. no pain or symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unlikely to progress degenerative less than 20 usually dosent progress idiopathic curve greater than 45 degrees known to progress

Question 7

i feel foot get stuck in my throat, especially meat. if i move my head upwards while i feel it stuck, its hard to breathe. when i drink water i feel it move. esophageal stricture? is it permanent, does it heal or get worse?

Accepted Answer

Rx varies as per Eti:  Causes of dysphagia can be classified into two groups;

Oropharyngeal (meaning that the cause is a problem in the mouth or pharynx) and
Esophageal.
  Strictures and Schatzki's rings usually are treated with endoscopic dilation, a procedure d .Progressive neurologic and skeletal muscle diseases are the most difficult to treat and carry the worst prognosis

Question 8

i feel foot get stuck in my throat suprasternal notch, especially meat. if i move my head upwards while i feel it stuck, its hard to breathe. when i drink water i feel it move. esophageal stricture? is it permanent, does it heal or get worse?

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: Have an Otolaryngologist examine your mouth and throat carefully. You may be referred to a speech pathologist for a swallowing evaluation to see if there is a problem transferring food from your mouth to your pharynx and then into your esophagus. Your esophagus can be evaluated by a barium swallow examination,also. If needed techniques for swallowing problem are reviewed.

Question 9

why is my b12 only 280 when i eat a lot of meat, fruits vegetables and dairy. i understand that 280 for a young adult who's not vegetarian etc. is low. i am also low b12 symptomatic. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: B12 level can be low due to 2 reasons in your case.
Either there is difficulty in absorption in the small bowel(Malabsorption) or defect in the stomach where a protein called intrinsic factor is produced, the latter is required for B12 absorption in the intestines. Do you have any other illness, such as stomach disorder or intestinal disorder??? Taking antacids daily is another possible cause.

Question 10

could meatal stenosis last forever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be treated with surgery quit successfully

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Can children have spinal stenosis or just adults?

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Is pyloric stenosis as a child related to weight problems as an adult?

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I'm a young adult just incidentally diagnosed with compensated obstructive hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis; no intervention was recommended, but are there any risks or implications i should be aware of?

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Is weight training safe with moderate to severe cervical stenosis with 3 herniated discs or will it make it worse? 54 yrs old have worked out with weights my entire adult life. i don't want to stop unless i have too. thanks.

A member asked:

An etv or a vp shunt for obstructive hydrocephalus due to congenital aqueductal stenosis in a young adult: which is the most effective option?

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Is adult 36 yr old mild lumbar scoliosis less than 20 degrees along with mild stenosis has a tendency to progress ? no previous x-rays available. no pain or symptoms.

A member asked:

I feel foot get stuck in my throat, especially meat. if i move my head upwards while i feel it stuck, its hard to breathe. when i drink water i feel it move. esophageal stricture? is it permanent, does it heal or get worse?

A member asked:

I feel foot get stuck in my throat suprasternal notch, especially meat. if i move my head upwards while i feel it stuck, its hard to breathe. when i drink water i feel it move. esophageal stricture? is it permanent, does it heal or get worse?

A member asked:

Why is my b12 only 280 when i eat a lot of meat, fruits vegetables and dairy. i understand that 280 for a young adult who's not vegetarian etc. is low. i am also low b12 symptomatic. thank you?

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Could meatal stenosis last forever?

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