Question 1

what is non specific proctitis?

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Just what it says...: It's inflammation of the lining of the rectum that is not related to infection, or a disease called ulcerative colitis, or other defined causes. Often treated with topical medicined (delivered by suppository or small medicated enema) over a short time period. Most often self-limited; usually does not recur.

Question 2

what does non-specific pneumonitis mean?

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It means...: ...That it does not look like any particular recognizable type. Most viral pneumonitis, as well as mycoplasma, have a nonspecific appearance on xray, while pneumococcal pneumonia usually looks like a slice of pie.

Question 3

what are symptoms of non-specific lupus?

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We don't use these: We don't use the term  non-specific lupus. Your physican will evaluate you and possibly have  you see  a rheumatologist  to clarify this.

Question 4

what is non-specific mesentric adenitis? what causes it?

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Lymph nodes inflamed: mesenteric refers to intestinal area and adenitis referrs to lymph node - all means inflamed or reactivated lymphatic nodes in gut area as a result of immune reponse to some bacterial infection. Just like sore thorat causing lymph nodes enlargment around neck it can be same around gut. In kids it is common with strep thorat that  some abdominal pain is caused by " non specific ( genreal) mesenteri

Question 5

is non specific anterior t wave abnormality a risk for sudden death?

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EKG: EKG is a test that may show minute variability that based on operator technique and interpretation.  A non specific T wave abnormality is usually no cause for worry.

Question 6

diagnosed with non specific lateral t wave changes is it of much concern?

Accepted Answer

: This EKG change is quite common, nothing to worry. Take care.

Question 7

what is the difference between specific and non-specific immune responses?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific...: ...Responses recognize patterns of proteins and chemicals made by bacteria, viruses, etc., that are broadly different from us. This quickly identifies "danger" but isn't foolproof (labeling good bacteria as dangerous, e.g.). The specific response learns to recognize individual proteins or chemicals specific to a species or strain of bug. This takes time, and can be fooled if the bug changes.

Question 8

what specific exercises help gain weight? both equipment and non-equipment

Accepted Answer

None: You gain weight by eating calories in excess of your metabolic nedds  . you gain muscle by converting that weight to muscle through exercise.  Healthier foods may be easier to convert to muscle.  Different types of exercise work on muscle differently.

Question 9

could women get non-specific urethritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most often, however, the UTI is caused by e-coli.

Question 10

can women be successfully treated for non-specific urethritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nonspecific urethritis (NSU), also called nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), is diagnosed only in men. Chlamydia causes about one third of cases, and female partners of infected men are treated with drugs that will cure chlamydia, usually azithromycin or doxycycline. If no chlamydia, most women have nothing obviously wrong, but treatment is recommended to prevent problems and reinfection of partners.

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