Question 1

what exactly is phthisis bulbi?

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Great question!: Phthisis bulbl is wasting away or destruction of the eye.  It can be due to disease or injury.  See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phthisis_bulbi

Question 2

i was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, being left eye dominant, my right has shrunk over 35 yrs (phthisis or atrophy). what is the latest treatment?

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Phthisis: Unfortunately, phthisis is a permanent condition and there is no treatment available to give you vision back in that eye.  The most important thing you can do is to protect your good eye at all times, especially when you are participating in activities which are a risk to injuring that eye.

Question 3

can you tell me about pthisis bulbi and how can you get it?

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Extreme disease: Phthisis is the end result of profound trauma or significant, unremitting internal eye disease in which the eye essentially shuts down, the blood supply diminishes and the eye can become red and painful or shrink down.  You therefore would need significant trauma or illness to get it.  Hopefully this is not in your future.

Question 4

can any doc tell me what's pthisis bulbi and how can you get it?

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Eye degeneration: This is the condition of a degenerating eye which has suffered extreme intrinsic disease like untreated diabetic retinopathy or has had severe traumatic with disruption of the internal contents.  This frequently will become uncomfortable and may require eye removal.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for shock?

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Find the cause.: Shock is a general term that refers to a condition where the body is trying desperately to maintain stability of normal vital signs, but failing.  There are several major types of shock, depending on the reason for the condition. Trauma, infection, spinal cord injury, and cardiac failure are some of the more typical reasons. The best treatment differs for each category.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for bug bits?

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Prevention: Prevention is key in avoiding bug bites. The treatment is usually based on the type of bug involved and most of the time is symptomatic, ie: itching, pain, etc.
Would not suggest any topical or local treatment since this is already an area of inflammation.

Question 7

what is the treatment for purge overdose?

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Pump the stomach: Patient is brought to treatment quickly after the overdose, the doctor may choose to “pump” the stomach, either by inducing vomiting with a medication or by giving the patient activated charcoal, which prevents the body from absorbing darvon. Activated charcoal is highly effective, reducing toxic absorption by up to 60%. Activated charcoal absorbs chemicals throughout the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 8

treatment for acidity in 15 months child?

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Reflux: Yes babies deo get reflux but should meds be used. There exist holding and feeding techniques. W/ o specifics, need talk with your pediatrician or physician for best, safest treatment. Positioning during and after feeding is first step, quantity intake, etc.

Question 9

what is a treatment for trigenimal nerve?

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Med/ surg.: If you mean trigeminal neuralgia, the most effective medicine i've found is carbamazepine. There are invasive procedures that can help if medication fails to control the pain.

Question 10

what can i contribute to my own treatment?

Accepted Answer

Be active: Be active in your treatment, knowing the plan, goals, and course. Follow the treament plan. Ask questions. Research as much as you can.

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