Question 1

what are "foveal reflexes"?

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Retinal bright spot: The fovea is the center of the back of the eye, the point at which the most detailed vision is registered.  When your ophthalmologist looks into the back of your eye with his ophthalmoscope, he will see in a normal eye the foveal reflex which is a bright spot of light reflected from that critical central area.

Question 2

reflex oeso phagytis?

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Reflux esophagitis?: This is inflammation of the esophagus from acid refluxing up from the stomach.

Question 3

what makes brisk reflexes?

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Good nerves: Some people have naturally brisk reflexes. If brisk reflexes are present at an early age and equal on the two sides, usually nothing wrong. Pathologically brisk reflexes can occur:
a. If nervous system is overstimulated (hyperthyroid, crack, fright etc) or if the reflex centers become disinhibited by brain or spinal cord disease, .

Question 4

what can affect reflex time?

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Relex time: low thyroid will slow it down
Being nervous will speed it up.

Question 5

how can i control my gag reflexes?

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No: No you can not control this reflex.

Question 6

how can this reflex be controlled ?

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Which type?: Are talking about acid reflux ? It can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Question 7

how to  slow down the gastrolic reflex?

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: Avoid eating  3 hours before sleeping.  Lose belly fat. Put six-inch blocks under the legs at the head of the bed or a Styrofoam wedge under the mattress. Avoid chocolate, mint, coffee, acid foods, soda, carbonated drinks,   large meals, fatty meals, spicy foods. If you smoke, or overweight, lost weight, have problems swallowing, bleeding then you may need an upper endoscope. See a doctor

Question 8

what could cause failure of the reflex test?

Accepted Answer

Reflex failure: Tendon reflex can be abnormal with spinal injury or compression of a spinal nerve as with herniated discs.  Other things such an magnesium abnormalities can also cause loss of reflex function as magnesium is utilized in the body for nerve conduction along with potassium.

Question 9

how can i get faster and develop better reflexes?

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Weight lifting: Believe it or not, some of the most coordinated and fastest folks are those who are stronger and more flexible.  Current consensus is that light weights with higher number of reps, with 3 total sets of each category seems to offer best outcome.

Question 10

what to do if i have bad gag reflexes. can i fix that?

Accepted Answer

Gag reflexes: If you have a strong gag reflex is is unlikely that you can change that.  You just need to be aware of it and if getting any treatment, like dentistry you need to make the doctor aware.

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