Question 1

how do i treat peutz jeghers syndrome?

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Resection of polyps: Resection of polyps is only neeed for serious bleeding or in case od intuscepssion.Short lengths of intestines involved can be resected

colonoscopy to check on the polyps and if indicated resection

Question 2

my sis has high level of prolactin controlled by dostinex, (cabergoline)dose that mean she has pituitary gland tumor? is that related to her peutz-jeghers syndrome?

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Carney complex: Peutz-Jaeghers (P-J) syndrome is not classically associated with pituitary tumors; there is a syndrome called Carney complex that shares features / is similar to P-J syndrome and without genetic testing, they could be confused. Carney complex is associated with pituitary tumors. 80-95% of patients with P-J syndrome have mutation in STK11 (LKB1) .

Question 3

my sis 24old has peutz-jeghers syndrome, she has to do pep-test but she is virgin,is there other way to check the cervix? blood or urine test? or mri?

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Pap options: Your sister is at VERY low risk for cervical disease, but PJ syndrome can have other neoplastic manifestations in the ovaries and bowel, so if the intent is to screen for those, then US, colonoscopy and other approaches are available. But pelvic exam is the low cost way to screen for ovarian enlargement.

Question 4

what's the kundalini syndrome?

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Kundalini: The Kundalini syndrome has been reported in people with near-death experiences or with some types of yoga & meditation.  The main sx is a feeling of energy or heat at the spine.  It can also include severe headaches, sense of energy or heat in the hands, ecstasy, body tremor or vibration, sense of heat or cold moving through the body, sensing inner lights as well as other tactile experiences.

Question 5

what is dual retraction syndrome?

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Typo?: There is no such thing.  Do you mean Duane's Retraction syndrome?  If so,  here you go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_syndrome  It's a rare congenital cause of strabismus (unable to move eye normally).  If that is not what you meant, please ask your question again and clarify.

Question 6

what is stephen johnsons syndrome?

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SJS: A very serious skin reaction with very high morbidity and poor prognosis. Drugs are the most common cause, but viral infections (including hiv) have also been implicated. If there is even the slightest concern for sjs, you need to seek immediate dermatologic evaluation as this is a medical emergency. This is in the same family as erythema multiforme and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Question 7

will i die from sjgrens syndrome?

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No: Sjogren's does give you a somewhat increased risk of malignant lymphoma, and it may run with a disease like lupus or scleroderma which you'd know by now whether or not you have.  By itself, sjogren's is a nuisance disease.  The most dangerous feature is that maybe 1% of patients get a vasculitis that can cause brain dysfunction that mimics multiple sclerosis.  Be alert as it's manageable.

Question 8

what is turners syndrome prognosis?

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Turner's Syndrome: The prognosis for turner's syndrome diagnosed at birth is usually good. They will be short. They have streaked gonads. They can have a webbed neck. There can be lymphedema. There can be associated perceptual problems. They are not necessarily mentally retarded. There can be coarctation of the aorta.

Question 9

what is alice in wonderland syndrome?

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: The syndrome is a type of visual disturbance-perceptual distortions of sizes and shapes, spatial relationship.  This is an unusual symptom expressed by older children infected with infectious mononucleosis.

Question 10

i have brougda syndrome. what is its cause?

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Mutation: Brugada is caused by a mutation in a gene for a sodium channel. Be sure you become educated about this illness, including whether you are a candidate for an implantable defibrillator.

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My sis 24old has peutz-jeghers syndrome, she has to do pep-test but she is virgin,is there other way to check the cervix? blood or urine test? or mri?

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