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how dangerous is malaria untreated?

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Very: It can be fatal, especially falciparum malaria, which can cause cerebral malaria, the most dangerous type.

Question 2

what happens is pleurisy is untreated?

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Tincture of time +: Most cases of pleurisy are viral caused, so that time--usually under three weeks--will heal.  Ice application alternating with heat may help. Analgesics such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxyn (aspirin related medication) will bring relief.  If very severe--codeine.  But if caused by infection, blood clot to the lung, traumatic bleeding, or immune reaction, must DX and rx specifically.

Question 3

can you leave sciatia nerve untreated?

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Sciatica untreated: This depends on how bad the symptoms are and on how it affects daily activity.

Question 4

what can happen if strep is untreated?

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You may infect: Others. Possible complications: infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of kidney (glomerulonephritis) ; eventually rheumatic fever.

Question 5

what happens if gout is left untreated?

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Nothing good: Repeated attacks of gout can cause kidney damage as well as destruction of any joint that it affecdts.

Question 6

what are complications of untreated lpr?

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Laryngopharyngeal ..: Reflux over a long period can be associated with damage to laryngeal structures causing hoarseness and precancerous or cancerous lesions.

Question 7

how bad is bronchitis if left untreated?

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Viral vs bacterial: A viral bronchitis is characterized by a non-productive cough and will usually clear in a week.  Antibiotics will not help, and prescribing antibiotics for viral bronchitis will lead to resistances and side effects.  Bacterial bronchitis is associated with yellow or green mucus with more inflammation and will take a longer time to heal if not treated., with a lot of coughing and fatigue.

Question 8

how long can pleurisy last if untreated?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: It depends on the underlying cause of pleurisy. Some are acute conditions and progress rapidly while others evolve slowly over time.

Question 9

will untreated thyroidism leads to death?

Accepted Answer

It can. : Severe hypothyroidism can lead to death.

Question 10

what happens if sciatica is left untreated?

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Depends on the cause: Pressure on the nerves can occur for a variety of reasons.  If it is herniated discs pressing on nerves going down your leg, you can develop pain, tingling and even weakness.   It is best to relieve that pressure, as soon as possible.  This will decrease your pain and allow the nerves to return to normal and weakness to improve.

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