Question 1

how does a normal mucosa look?

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Normal mucosa.: Here are some examples:
http://www.Laendo.Net/table/endoscopic-images/normal/.

Question 2

what does chronically inflamed squamoglandular mucosa mean?

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: It means a chronic inflammation of the organ's surface which contains squamous and glandular cells. I wonder if you had biopsy of the esophagus or the genital part. You are relatively safe, malignancy is ruled out with this result.

Question 3

my delivery notes show a 4th degree tear that only involved rectal mucosa and the eas (went just inferior to the ias). is this anatomically possible?

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Yes: I think they are trying to describe an incomplete anal tear. The entire sphincter did not tear but you had a partial. It is also partial for the rectal mucosa to tear underneath the muscle and the muscle not to tear at all. That's why we do a rectal exam after deliveries if there is suspicion of a tear there.

Question 4

what is nodular mucosa?

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Nodular mucosa: Generally speaking, mucosa, or the lining of the GI tract is relatively smooth appearing, with the exception of the small intestine, which appears like numerous fingers projecting from the mucosa. Nodular mucosa is a lumpy-bumpy appearance that can be benign. Generally it would be biopsied to assist in the diagnosis.

Question 5

what exactly is erythematous mucosa?

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Inflammation: Mucous membranes cover most of the internal organs and spaces of the body.  If the mucosa is is erythmatous, it means it is red and this usually means inflammed or irritated.  This can be due to infections, trauma, auto-immune disorders and toxic agents that come into contact.  In your case, it would depend on where, why and when.  Discuss with your doctor if needed.

Question 6

what are polyps and what is normal mucosa?

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Endoscopy?: did you have an endoscopy? mucosa is the name for the first layer of hollow organs like the nostrils, the airways, the guts, that come into contact with the outside world, so named because they secret mucus. So normal mucosa means that layer is normal. Polyp is the name we give to any extra tissue hanging from mucosa. Polyps can be either harmless or harmful. Usually a biopsy can tell difference.

Question 7

what is oedematous mucosa and how can be cured?

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??: Oedematous Mucosa  is generally associated with a sinus infection.  The infection can be viral or bacterial.  Majority start out viral, and are treated with increased fluids,  decongestants which shrink the nasal mucosal oedema and help open the natural ostia of the sinuses and allow re-aeration and muco-ciliary drainage. irrigation of the nose with normal saline nasal spray is helpful also.

Question 8

grade2 esophagitis and mucosa inflamed distally?

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Esophagitis: Esophagitis is unusual in a person in their 30s, but can happen.  Omeprazole definitely indicated, at least for 8 weeks, probably longer.  Important also is how and what you eat.  Smaller meals, chew thoroughly, minimal spice, no alcohol, don't overeat.  Eat slowly.  Don't eat for 1 hour before bed time.  For 2 weeks you might benefit from twice a day omeprazole -- ask doc.  Mylanta every 2 hrs

Question 9

what does congested mucosa in the terminal ileum mean?

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It means that the: lining of the intestine at the end of the ilium is thickened and engorged with fluid or blood.

Question 10

colonoscopy found multiple mucosa target lesions--what could cause this?

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Colon target lesions: Sorry for confusion, but gastroenterologists commonly use the term "aphthous ulcers" to describe small ulcerations in the colon & small intestine. When terminology is applied precisely, the ulcers are associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Descriptively, but less precise, ulcers of similar appearance are seen in the lower GI tract with use of aspirin, with lymphoid hyperplasia, herpes, others.

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My delivery notes show a 4th degree tear that only involved rectal mucosa and the eas (went just inferior to the ias). is this anatomically possible?

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What is nodular mucosa?

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What exactly is erythematous mucosa?

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What are polyps and what is normal mucosa?

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What is oedematous mucosa and how can be cured?

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Grade2 esophagitis and mucosa inflamed distally?

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Colonoscopy found multiple mucosa target lesions--what could cause this?

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