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what medical purpose did arsenic used to be used for?

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Arsenic usage: Arsphenamine as well as neosalvarsan was indicated for syphilis and trypanosomiasis, but has been superseded by modern antibiotics. Arsenic trioxide has been used  most commonly in the treatment of cancer. Research has been done in locating tumors using arsenic-74 (a positron emitter) instead of the the previously used iodine-124 is that the signal in the pet scan is clearer.

Question 2

which medical tests would be used to detect diverticulitis?

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Combination of tests: Diverticulitis is inflammation of small sacs (diverticula) in the large intestine.  Clinical symptoms including right lower quadrant pain, sometimes associated with fever.  Tests might show an elevated white blood count, ct scan showing inflammation of the colon.  Colonoscopy is generally not recommended during acute phase of diverticulitis.  Severe symptoms or worsening symptoms may require or.

Question 3

does the medical condition commonly known as blue balls really exists?

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Not really, but....: In my 47-yr involvement in training and practice in urology, I have never specifically read or heard any discussion on this subject, but it has been going around and claimed by few men as circulated online. In reality, I do believe it is more mental than physical. Nonetheless, a patient's complaint can not be ignored but attend, examine, and counsel him timely.

Question 4

i used water from public toilet bowls to wet toilet tissue for wiping my bottom--externally & internally--for yrs as a young adult. medical concerns?

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Would not: Carry small wrapped baby wipes for this .do no use public toilet water as this may contain various viruses such as the norwalk virus if some one is ill.
There are mostly infection concerns and would suggest against it

Question 5

please answer! what medical uses is cannabis used for?

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Not NIMH approved: Medical cannabis has several potential beneficial effects.[5][6] cannabinoids can serve as appetite stimulants, antiemetics, antispasmodics, and have some analgesic effects, [1] may be helpful treating chronic non-cancerous pain, or vomiting and nausea caused by chemotherapy. The drug may also aid in treating symptoms of aids patients.[citation needed]

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Question 6

which medical conditions that water physiotherapy is used for?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: Water therapy can be very beneficial for many different forms of arthritis. It can be helpful with almost all joint related problems. See your physician who can recommend the appropriate activities for your specific issue.

Question 7

what kind of non-medical treatments are commonly used for body dysmorphia?

Accepted Answer

Cbt, energy work: Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most common, talking therapy or counseling in many forms can be helpful depending on the specific details. There are many forms of energy work that i would think worth trying.

Question 8

is ?potassium permanganate? used for medical purposes?

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POTASS. PERMANGANATE: Many years ago, weak solutions of potassium permanganate have been used to treat various superficial fungal infections.  Because it stains the skin and it's toxicity if taken internally, there are many more effective and safer options.  I have not seen potassium permanganate used in quite some time.

Question 9

medical uses for alum?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Purposes: Alum is regularly employed as an astringent to shrink tissues and reduce the discharge of bodily fluids, as a styptic to contract organic tissues and stop or reduce hemorrhage and bleeding, and as an emetic agent to induce vomiting when someone has ingested poison. It is also often used to enhance certain vaccines and to prevent or treat infections.

Question 10

how is amd diagnosed medically?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: Age-related macular degeneration[amd] is usually picked up on a thorough, dilated eye examination.

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