Question 1

how do you treat famial spastic parapesis?

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Treat symptoms: There is no cure for fsp, but physical therapy and medications such as muscle relaxants and antidepressants can reduce the impact of the symptoms and help maintain quality of life.

Question 2

what is meant by wellness specialist?

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Health oriented: Wellness specialists focus upon promoting health lifestyle in their patients/clients. Some general measures (nutrition, physical activity, support psychological), including hygiene, are usually gone over with patients by those specialists. Some may have knowledge of the preventative medicine (screening procedures, vaccinations, etc.).

Question 3

any emts or emergency specialists on here?

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Yes: I am an emt=p.
However, I am also a trauma surgeon.

Question 4

what is a spastic gait?

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Tight muscles: When muscles of lower limbs have increased tone or have stiffness the walking is not fluid normal type. Gait is est seen than described.

Question 5

who are specialists in poisoning?

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A toxicologist: Toxicologists have fellowship training in the area of toxicology which includes common poisonings. The easiest way to access a toxicologist if you think you have suffered a poisoning is to call your local / regional poison control center.

Question 6

how can i find a rosacea specialist?

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Dermatologist: Any dermatologist is qualified to treat rosacea.

Question 7

how can i find a fertility specialist?

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Research Friends: I put together several links to our professional societies (http://bitly.Com/bundles/dropsahl/g). Search for local docs and find board certified rei specialist. Check for practice styles, large vs small practice, friend and colleague recommendations. I hope this helps.

Question 8

do people ever have a spastic appendix?

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Nit likely: I have never heard of that as a condition.

Question 9

what is the definition of spastic ileus?

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Ileus: Ileus is the development of distention of the intestines as a result of decreased peristaltic motility.  Usually this is the response of the gut to some type of noxious stimulus, either traumatic, infectious or inflammatory.  The distension can mimic bowel obstruction and this needs to be differentiated, typically by watchful waiting.  Ileus will resolve by correcting the underlying cause.

Question 10

what is spastic bilateral  quadriplegia?

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Jibberish: Patients who have spasticity can be described in many ways.  Hemiplegia means that half of the body is involved.  Diplegia means two limbs - usually the legs - are involved.  Quadriplegia means that all four limbs are involved.  Some doctors use the term of bilateral hemiplegia for patients with both sides of the body involved but one side more than other - bilateral quadriplegia does not exist.

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