Question 1

how do you get folded galbladder?

Accepted Answer

Born that way: most sources are saying folds are just there in some people. While most won't have symptoms, there's a lot of articles about the fold being found when people have pain and have the gallbladder removed....

Question 2

what does 2 folds in your gallbladder mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: The gallbladder has folds throughout - so that means nothing. Stones means something, folds are just folds.

Question 3

advantages and disadvantages of skin fold calliper test? seems easier than immersion

Accepted Answer

Skin calliper: Pros:ease of use.Low cost involved.Minimal training necessary.Cons:limited population (if overfat, calipers will not be accurate).Requires the same trainer to perform measurement to increase reliability.

Question 4

my iud strings are folded and slightly longer than the last time i checked them, does this mean that it's out of place or coming out?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you can feel the strings inside the vagina and can  trace them to the cervix( which feels like the end of you nose), do you feel something hard in the center? If so, see your MD as the IUD may on the way out of its' place inside the uterus. Meanwhile, use an additional means of contraception, if sexually active, until the IUD placement status can be determined by the MD.

Question 5

rt ovary is 10x1.1x1.7, cont. dull, achy, squeezing pain that at times feels like it's in a vice grip. worse when sittin upright. can the ov fold?

Accepted Answer

10 cm is large: enough for your symptoms, you might need a laparoscopy

Question 6

what is a "fold" in the colon?

Accepted Answer

Inner lining: The inner lining of the colon is sometimes thicker in some places than others and seems to make a ' fold'. This is a normal part of colon anatomy.

Question 7

what is an immunoglobulin fold?

Accepted Answer

Immunoglobulin fold: is part of the complex molecular structure of the Ig antibody

Question 8

why do you have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Look at this picture: An epicanthal fold is a skin fold from your upper eyelid that slightly covers the inside corner of your eye. Here is a good link: http://www.Nationwidechildrens.Org/epicanthal-folds. Many Asian people have epicanthal folds, and in non-asians they are not uncommon. They are one of the many minor ways in which our bodies differ one from another.

Question 9

why does the fold of my arm itch?

Accepted Answer

Antecubital Itch: If it is dry, scaly or flaky, red or pink, this tends to be a common location for atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Backs of the knees, cheeks, nape of the neck are other spots.

Question 10

what causes decreased folds in duodenum?

Accepted Answer

Folds: Decreased duodenal folds may be a sign of past or present inflammation or superficial ulceration/inflammation. Your physician would review these findings with the radiologist and have a better idea of their significance or whether any additional testing or treatment are advisable.

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