Question 1

how is cts treated by a pt?

Accepted Answer

Stretching: Try to stretch out the region of the carpal tunnel to decrease the symptoms of median nerve entrapment
sometimes it can help but sometimes you may still need surgical release.

Question 2

i took an at home pt is it accurate?

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PT=Preg test?: If you mean pregnancy test the answer is usually if positive, sometimes a false negative.

Question 3

2weeks delalyed and 2negative pt results?

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See below: If you did the test correctly at two weeks after a missed period, you are not likely to be pregnant. You may see your doctor for a blood tests and/or ultrasound. Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

if i feel pinching would a pt be positive?

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Please clarify: "PT" ? Is PT meant to stand for pregnancy test? What type of pinching. I am sorry but your question isn't clear. Consider clarifying and resubmitting.

Question 5

can someone help for identifying pt results?

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: Hi:
Can you be more specific about the results?  Are those blood tests results or something else?  
If you have paid service, you can also connect to a doctor online to interpret the result for you.

Question 6

why do daily weight when pt is on frusemide?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide) and weight los: When somebody is on Lasix or furosemide you want to make sure they do daily weights to make sure they're not gaining weight and that they're losing excess body water. Also when somebody's on Lasix is important to have daily potassium replacement by eating two bananas a day or other Foods highly Laden with potassium.

Question 7

i'm 8 days late and have taken a pt and it was neg?

Accepted Answer

No worries: The menstrual cycle is susceptible to outside influences, so having a late period or missing a single period is rarely of significance. If you miss more than three cycles or 6 months, this is called secondary amenorrhea, the most common cause being pregnancy. Other causes include disorders of the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, ovaries, and uterus.

Question 8

what is meaning of 20 pt rise in bp from 110 to 130?

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Multiple: If your BP is normally in the 110 range and you suddenly have a rise to a higher range, you should seek care to rule out damage to your heart or kidneys. Of course, over time BP ranges can increase gradually and this also be a sign of hypertension beginning in your life. Consider your family's medical history and your own personal physical conditioning.

Question 9

having regular pt after falling accident. symptoms not getting better?

Accepted Answer

What caused the fall: ...? There are many reasons for falling: decreased balance, poor vision, loss of coordination, etc. Ask your doctor to investigate why you fell. If it is a correctable condition such as a vitamin B12 deficiency, then you can correct the underlying problem(s). Just prescribing random physical therapy or any treatment for falling will rarely work.

Question 10

is being a pt the same as it was 5-10 years ago in terms of need, income, etc?

Accepted Answer

Pretty much: You may need to take you're educational little further
you can always find work in a variety of areas
i believe it to be a good skill to have for the future.

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If i feel pinching would a pt be positive?

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Can someone help for identifying pt results?

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Why do daily weight when pt is on frusemide?

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I'm 8 days late and have taken a pt and it was neg?

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What is meaning of 20 pt rise in bp from 110 to 130?

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Having regular pt after falling accident. symptoms not getting better?

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Is being a pt the same as it was 5-10 years ago in terms of need, income, etc?

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