Question 1

y would my plams feel clamy?

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CLAMMY HANDS: Clammy hands is also known as sweaty palms. No one knows exactly why this occurs but we do know that anxiety, stress, & low blood sugar  often provoke it. If it's been persistent for a long time, do see your doctor. There are a few treatments available for this annoying symptom. The latest one is Botox injections in the palms (ouch!). Smoking can also aggravate it. Good luck.

Question 2

can excessive lines on plams be reduced?

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Not likely: The lines are there to stay and it is more harmful to try to move them due to the sensitive nature of the nerve supply and blood supply in the hand. Also important in this area is the tendon and ligament distribution .
this area is known as no mans land referring to do as little surgery in this area as possible

Question 3

growing gullbladder polips - until what size i can save my gullbladder?

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1centimeter.: As a general rule, gallbladder polyps can be safely observed provided that they are less than 1 centimeter in size.  Beyond that size, gallbladder removal is recommended to be certain that there is no cancer associated with the polyp.

Question 4

my son is 8 with poly being 29percent and lymp being 70percent i am worried should i be?

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White count: Need to also know the total white count not just the percentages.  Also clinical correlation is important.  Discuss lab results with your child's doctor.

Question 5

i've posted a question on this site, 2 dr's answered and they disagreed on the question and i got polar answers. where do i go from here?

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Provide more info: Many times when there is discrepancy in advice, the information provided is not entirely clear and can be interpreted differently.  You can consider reaching out to one of the health tap specialists in the area your problem involves and request a consultation, or rephrase your initial question with additional information.  You can also go to your pcp to get more definitive diagnosis.

Question 6

what are familial polyps?

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Genetic: A hereditary inherited polyposis syndrome. The polyps can become cancerous.  Familial adenomatous polyposis requires surgery.

Question 7

what does a polyp feel like?

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Location ?: If in colon, most are w/o sensation... There fore dangerous to grow without knowledge of. If you are over 50, get your screening colonoscopy done. If you have a hx of family polyps follow your doc's screening advice.

Question 8

what does a polyp look like?

Accepted Answer

Typically like moles: Polyps can occur anywhere in the colon. Polyps vary in size and shape from flat, pancake-like lesions or on stalks like mushrooms. The polyps may be millimeters is size to centimeters.

Question 9

what are the signs of polyps?

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Polyps: Depending on location, usually they are asymptomatic &amp; discovered by examination. If large polyps, they might cause pain, bleeding, obstruction, etc. , again depending on location.

Question 10

why are my babys palms so hot?

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Kids are different: It is normal for some kids to have warm palms/soles.  Nothing to be alarmed about.

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My son is 8 with poly being 29percent and lymp being 70percent i am worried should i be?

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