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what does altered mental status mean?

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AMS: It means that you have an alteration of consciousness and waxing and waning between being clear and confused.

Question 2

what is the legal current status of ephedra?

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Legal: Was banned by the fda in 1994 due to side effects. Go to http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/dhea/ns_patient-dhea/dsection=evidence for more information.

Question 3

can cdiff cause alterations in mental status?

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Indirectly: Diarrhea from C diff infection may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance that may affect mental status.

Question 4

is it true that milk helps in our health status?

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Not uniquely: it has a number of important nutrients including being a good source of vitamin D and protein. But we are omnivores and numerous other foods can get the same nutrients to us

Question 5

what does it mean if i have altered mental status?

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Altered mental state: Altered mental status means that someone thinks your mind and behavior are significantly different than your usual way of being. Common causes are extreme fatigue, medications, alcohol, drugs, toxins, nervous system infections, shock, blood stream infections, diabetes crises, severe low sodium or high glucose, low oxygen, kidney failure, etc. Often you would not be aware of these changes.

Question 6

what are the signs of altered mental status 2 shock?

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Confusion/Lethargy: Several types of shock: cardiogenic, septic, hypovolemic etc.  Patients with any of these will be treated in the ICU and are treated diffirently depending on the type.  These patients have decreased awareness may hallucinate, aggitated and pulling lines out etc. They can be on and off to with signs such as deliuium, decreased cognition. Many different symptoms depending on the nature of the shock.

Question 7

what are some causes for changes in cognitive status?

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Numerous causes: There are numerous possible causes for changes in cognitive status. A few are: medications, head trauma, sleep apnea, lack of sleep,  illegal drug use, stroke, alzheimer's disease, kidney disease, liver disease, brain tumor. The list goes on and on. If you think you are having a problem with cognitive function you need to speak to your doctor about this so that they can diagnose your situation.

Question 8

how can doctors assess a child's mental health status?

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Child's MH: A Child Psychiatrist obtains thorough history from family or caretakers, performs Mental status exam, and orders further testing such as Psychological testing, to provide provisional diagnosis.

Question 9

what is the current legal status of ephedra in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

banned: After a series of health effects including many deaths, the fda finally activated a ban on this stimulant which was being abused, especially by professional athletes.

Question 10

what is the current status of glaucoma today in the world?

Accepted Answer

Needs more research: For a cure.  Early identification with a way to reverse the effects of the disease (ideally neural regeneration or artificial camera chip integration into the visual cortex).

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