Question 1

i have periferal neuropathy in my lower legs, but now i have muscular atrophy in my upper legs, what can i do about the atrophy?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: Before you can embark on a treatment plan you need to determine the cause of the peripheral neuropathy. As there are many causes of neuropathy, you should see a neurologist who specializes in nerve and muscle diseases. There are some common causes, diabetes mellitus and nutritional deficiencies and very esoteric causes that may require a biopsy. But until you know cause you can't start  treatment.

Question 2

what is peripheral iridectomy?

Accepted Answer

Hole in iris: A peripheral iridectomy is a hole made in the outer portion of the iris, usually under the upper lid, which allows direct fluid passage from the back of the eye in conditions in which it might be obstructed.  Most commonly it is for a condition termed acute glaucoma but there are other less common conditions for which it is done.  It is usually performed using a laser in an outpatient setting.

Question 3

what is an atrophic gastritis? what are the causes?

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: It is too big a topic to discuss with this limited space. You can read more from this link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24217-atrophic-gastritis

Question 4

what is peripheral edema?

Accepted Answer

Swelling.: Edema is the greek word for swelling; peripheral is the greek word for circumferential. Together, these two words connote the swelling typically seen in right heart failure, when the venous return to the heart cannot be pumped forward adequately, thus dilating the veins and spilling over into the soft tissues.

Question 5

what is bifrontal atrophy?

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Cerebral Atrophy: Cerebral atrophy (decreased size) affecting both frontal lobes.

Question 6

what is left ventricular atrophy ?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular atrophy: Left ventricular atrophy is a reduction in size of the left ventricle of the heart, the chamber of the heart responsible for pumping freshly oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. People with this condition can experience a number of health complications, and there are treatments available to arrest or reverse the atrophy.

Question 7

how is atrophic glossitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Atrophic Glossitis: This condition is diagnosed with a complete medical and dental history and a visual diagnosis. A biopsy can help rule out other conditions if the diagnosis is atypical and unclear. There are many causes and therefore a physician would need to evaluate you.

Question 8

what is a peripheral edema in the body?

Accepted Answer

Leg or arm swelling: Leg or arm swelling  ( leg is more common because gravity pulls down the fluid to the lowest part of the body).

Question 9

what makes up peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral nerves...: The peripheral 'wiring schematic' begins at the nerve roots exiting the spine (at the anterior horn cell, to be specific), which then travel through a plexus (one on each side of the pelvis, and one under each collarbone), which emerge as peripheral nerves into the arms & legs, terminating at the junction with an organ (such as muscle or skin).  Head and neck nerves differ slightly.

Question 10

is an atrophic hole in your retina serious?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Atrophic holes can be found in 2-5/100 people and are associated with lattice degeneration; however,  retinal detachments occur at a rate of one in 9, 000 (much less). Atrophic holes tend to remain stable and do not require treatment unless there is a history of retinal tear or detachment (in the fellow eye or in the family) most can generally be followed without treatment (laser treatment).

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