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ct scan on thursday,.right upper quadrant pain and for definition of 1cm angiomyolipoma, scared what they might find, how quick for results if bad?

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CT results: Don&#x27;t know about the UK, but in the US most scans are probably read on the same day, or at least within 24 hours.  You should call your doctor and ask about the results.

Question 2

what is the technical definition of pain management?

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What is Pan Mgmt: Many anwers.  It is not pill management...  Reputable pain docs are great diagnostitions, then can recommend therapy for resolution or at least minimization of pain to increase function and quality of life.  They may order xray or mri, or do diagnostic or therapeutic injections.  They may also recommend surgery if indicated.

Question 3

whats the definition hemotomoctosis?

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Hemochromatosis.: Hereditary hemochromatosis (hh) is a disease in which the body inappropriately absorbs iron despite increasing iron in tissues.   Eventually excess iron becomes toxic and can cause a host of problems.  Treatment is periodic draining of blood which removes excess iron.

Question 4

what is the definition of an incident commander?

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Incident commander: The incident commander is the individual  who has overall responsibility for an  emergency response.

Question 5

what is the definition of non modifiable risk factors?

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Risk factors: Per the World Health Organization:  " 
A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury." Risk factors that are not modifiable might be your race, your sex, your age. See:   http://www.who.int/topics/risk_factors/en/

Question 6

definition of stenosing tenosunovitis?

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Trigger Finger: That is a "stenosing tenosynovitis", which means that the tendons in the hand have become swollen from irritation, damage, or inflammation. The swollen tendons then no longer fit through a tunnel in the hand that holds the tendon in place. This causes it to become stuck. Pushing through the tightness causes triggering, which further inflames or damages the tendon (causing more triggering).

Question 7

looking for genetics definitions?

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Terminology?: Besides basic textbooks for primary care physicians & nurses, there are several websites. Genealliance.Org, genetest.Org, omim, nord are a few that describe the genetic errors in specific diagnoses.  Even wikipedia has a section of genetic terminology for laypersons. Google mendelian inheritance in man, or modes of inheritance of genetic disorders for  starters.

Question 8

what is the definition of shock?

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Supply & demand: Shock occurs when blood flow isn't enough to meet the body's energy needs. Usually, the blood pressure and/or output of the heart is low-the tissues of the body don't get enough oxygen due to inadequate blood flow/perfusion. Sometimes, if the energy requirements of the body are high (hypermetabolic), then seemingly normal supply just isn't enough to meet the demand.

Question 9

what is the definition of health inventory?

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Health inventory: health inventory =  a review of all or many aspects of a person's health (hospitalizations, DNR status, risk potential for falls, nutrition status, etc.).

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tia?

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TIA: Transient neurologic dysfunction caused by loss of blood flow (ischemia) without tissue death (acute infarction).  Also called mini-stroke. Symptoms usually resolve within minutes to 24 hours.

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