Question 1

what can cause elevated msafp levels?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: An elevated MSAFP would be concerning for a neural tube defect (spina bifida), but is also associated with omphalocele and gastroschisis.  Your doctor will discuss all these concerns including the appropriate evaluation (possible amniocentesis vs HROB consult) if the MSAFP is elevated.

Question 2

what other brain disorders can the msafp screening identify?

Accepted Answer

Openings in spine: Msafp is specifically designed to find pregnancies at risk for openings in the spine or brain. These can range from a minor dimple at the base of the spine to a lack of brain tissue called anencephaly. AFP has also been combined with 3 other chemicals in the quad screen to look for increased risk of down's syndrome and 2 other genetic problems that have severe retardation.

Question 3

after my hellers myotomy i cannot have a bm (4weeks later) is it possible that surgery damaged my nerves? could they recover? i am on lots of medication from dr which is still not working currently and see surgeon next week?

Accepted Answer

: I am assuming this surgery was on your esophagus? If so, then the nerves controlling the ability to produce a bowel movement should not have been affected. Either way you need to discuss with your primary care doctor about evaluation &amp; treatment.

Question 4

scratched a scab on my knee. went to clean it up and saw a big clot formed. i know clotting is normal but is it normal to happen that fast? normally bleeds for a bit. i do have pv, but my cbc is normal as of last week?

Accepted Answer

: You should only concern if bleeding is prolonged not shortened. In polycythemia vera (PV) high platelet count does not mean your bleeding time will be shortened; further, your CBC was normal last week. There is nothing to concern in this case.

Question 5

right testicle occasional mild pain.scrotum area warm.when feeling testicles,top of left one leans forward,top of right one leans backwards,forming an x from the side.has been the case for weeks,pain has gone for 2 week?

Accepted Answer

: Testicles are highly mobile in the scrotum so don't t worry about their position, as long as you don't have pain. Wear a good supporting brief type underwear, it will help

Question 6

i have narcolepsy and have not been able to fall asleep or stay asleep for many nights. i currently take 1.5mg klonopin and 50mg trazodone at night. is it ok to take .5mg klonopin, 5mg ambien and 25mg trazodone for a week?

Accepted Answer

: Caution would be suggested. None of the drugs you mention is recommended as treatment for narcolepsy as they are mostly used to induce sleep. Your best reference remains your prescribing doc who will be able to weigh in having a clear clinical context.

Question 7

recurring periods of pain where my right eye pressured & hurts looking side2side, the pain always spreads to right side nose and right side inner ear. like a hook connecting them all. no ear infection. possible causes? lasts weeks?

Accepted Answer

: For anything that causes eye pain, it is best not to delay but to see a competent medical personnel to examine you so you could receive appropriate treatment. There are different and many causes that unless you are comprehensively evaluated it may not be obvious, and eye is a vital organ you do not want to delay diagnosis and appropriate management. It may be your sinuses but best be evaluated.

Question 8

what is femanie itch n y does it happen?

Accepted Answer

Most likely a yeast: Infection, u can try otc yeast creams, if no better then please see a gyn for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

what does polyclonal n biclonal bands mean ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple and 2: Polyclonal means there are at least several. Biclonal means there are two.

Question 10

i live n chronic pain 24?

Accepted Answer

Pain Management: Hello:

please make an appointment with a pain management specialist who can diagnose the cause of your pain and create a treatment plan to relieve or reduce the pain.

Best regards:

mark reed, dpm
www.Footpain.Org.

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What can cause elevated msafp levels?

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What other brain disorders can the msafp screening identify?

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After my hellers myotomy i cannot have a bm (4weeks later) is it possible that surgery damaged my nerves? could they recover? i am on lots of medication from dr which is still not working currently and see surgeon next week?

A member asked:

Scratched a scab on my knee. went to clean it up and saw a big clot formed. i know clotting is normal but is it normal to happen that fast? normally bleeds for a bit. i do have pv, but my cbc is normal as of last week?

A member asked:

Right testicle occasional mild pain.scrotum area warm.when feeling testicles,top of left one leans forward,top of right one leans backwards,forming an x from the side.has been the case for weeks,pain has gone for 2 week?

A member asked:

I have narcolepsy and have not been able to fall asleep or stay asleep for many nights. i currently take 1.5mg klonopin and 50mg trazodone at night. is it ok to take .5mg klonopin, 5mg ambien and 25mg trazodone for a week?

A member asked:

Recurring periods of pain where my right eye pressured & hurts looking side2side, the pain always spreads to right side nose and right side inner ear. like a hook connecting them all. no ear infection. possible causes? lasts weeks?

A member asked:

What is femanie itch n y does it happen?

A member asked:

What does polyclonal n biclonal bands mean ?

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I live n chronic pain 24?

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