Question 1

what is the percentage of passing shermans disease type 2 to your children?

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3 to 5%: Did you mean scheuermann disease? For this diagnosis, genetic factors are more important than environmental ones, but we haven't been able to find specific genes that cause it. Most likely, it's a combo of genes and environmental influences. In conditions with this sort of multifactoral inheritance, the risk for each child of an affected parent is about 3 to 5 percent, or 1 in 20 to 1 in 30.

Question 2

i have shermans disease in my back i'm in agony no painkillers work what can i do?

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Scheuermann's: You've probably tried all the conservative treatments already - intensive pt with someone trained in dealing with severe kyphosis, different pain meds.  Orthopedic intervention like surgery and fusion is last resort option - and although it can help with pain, it doesn't correct the deformity.  Surgery is very invasive, so coming up with a multimodal treatment plan before that is important.

Question 3

how to sober up quickly?

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No shortcut: Body burns off about 20 gm of alcohol per hour and there is no safe way to make it go faster.
Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

how do you take out slivers?

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Carefully&cleanly: Sharp scalpel blade, tweezers, magnifying glass. Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol for skin and tool prep.
If wooden , sometimes soaking in water can cause splinter to swell and pop out.
Don't forget  tetanus booster and soapy wash after.

Question 5

does silver solution really work?

Accepted Answer

Work??: Silver has been used for an antibiotic long ago but it is mostly used now for wealth.   If your buying silver solution your contributing to someones wealth but not likely to your own health.  Silver (and gold) can be toxic as well.  Grandma always said "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is".  Stick with fda proven treatments not snake oils from yesteryear.

Question 6

can my sons silver caps be removed?

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Yes: See a dentist or pediatric dentist for evaluation.  They can be removed and they can discuss the options with you.

Question 7

sister said i have mci. what is that?

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MCI: Mild cognitive impairment can present in different ways. Pure amnestic(short term memory loss) mci is  now known to be pre alzheimers- 12-15% of these patients will progresss to ad per year. Non- amnestic mci where other areas of brain function are affected is not pre ad; it may remain stable. Both types of mci need close follow up to monitor for progression of illness.

Question 8

in medicine, what is silver used for?

Accepted Answer

There are many: types of silver products that are now used pharmaceutically for anti-microbial purposes.  Traditionally, colloidal silver has been used as a natural treatment and daily supplement also in treating and preventing bacteria.

Question 9

how can i cope with a disabled sister?

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Sounds like this : has been ongoing and you may need someone to talk to about how difficult to be the healthier sister. Try talking to a counselor so they understand. Being understood in a difficult situation makes you feel less overwhelmed and more appreciated. Try it and find someone you like, There are many therapists out there. dont give up.

Question 10

how can you remove a fiberglass sliver?

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Removing fiberglass : From skin is tricky. I've had fiberglass in my skin, so i know it's miserable. 1 method: add 1 cup epsom salt into boiling water. Add this mix to warm bath & soak affected area x 30 min or longer. Rinse w cool water. Method #2:  gently apply duct tape to affected area & then quickly rip off. Don't push don't too firmly because the glass fibers may embed deeper in your skin. Note: may remove hair.

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