Question 1

if the nucleosomes (nuc) is positive in the ana profile blood test, what exactly this mean? ?

Accepted Answer

Lupus marker: The presence of anti-nuc / anti-ncs suggests lupus, and lupus nephritis, if the rest of the picture fits. Curiously, these autoantibodies also tend to pop up in rheumatoid arthritis under treatment with anti-tnf agents. I'm glad you are taking a proactive approach to your health.

Question 2

what happens if my tst is positive?

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Maybe cath: If you mean treadmill stress test by tst, then it may be a sign of limited blood flow to the heart called ischemia. Especially if you have chest pain or pressure with exertion, or other symptoms or risk factors, other studies may be done. Hese can include a nuclear stress test, a coronary ct, or even a cardiac catheterization. Discuss with your physician.

Question 3

if i feel pinching would a pt be positive?

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Please clarify: "PT" ? Is PT meant to stand for pregnancy test? What type of pinching. I am sorry but your question isn't clear. Consider clarifying and resubmitting.

Question 4

mantoux test positive?

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Depends . . .: Positive mantoux tuberculin skin test (also known as PPD or purified protein derivative) is determined by diameter of induration, not erythema, as well as risk of infection. Chat w/your provider to discuss your next step as well as options. Check out http://www.Cdc.Gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/skintesting.Htm.

Question 5

i am positive for covid ?

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COVID 19: Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med &amp; nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Make sure to quarantine. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face or new-onset of confusion.

Question 6

hi dr. i am covid positive?

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COVID 19: You may well be COVID 19 positive but it would require testing to make a definitive diagnosis. COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 7

what does aso positive mean?

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Strep infection: Anti-streptolysin titre is for the antibody against streptolysin-O which is an immunogenic hemolytic toxin produced by streptococcus A hemolyticus. Basically a marker for infection such as strep throat. The higher the titre the more recent the infection. To just be positive without a titer doesn`t mean much.

Question 8

what does aso positive mean?

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Depends on titre: Depending on titre elevation from your laboratory, all it can signify at most is recent strep infection, and at least nothing. Your doctor has more familiarity with you and can interpret

Question 9

i tested positive for covid ?

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Yes: If testing positive for Covid follow the CDC guidelines. Try to drink 2 to 3 L of water per day take acetaminophen send me nasal spray decongestions for relief of symptoms. If you have shortness of breath little lips or face confusion difficulty breathing seek urgent medical treatment

Question 10

son been tested positive for covid?

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COVID 19: If your son tested positive for COVID 19 he needs to make sure to quarantine. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med &amp; nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. He should get  emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant &amp; persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.

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If the nucleosomes (nuc) is positive in the ana profile blood test, what exactly this mean? ?

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If i feel pinching would a pt be positive?

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Mantoux test positive?

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Hi dr. i am covid positive?

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