Question 1

does 'code blue' mean someone has died?

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No: Codes vary from hospital to hospital, but "code blue" often means a cardiac arrest or other serious medical situation. The purpose of the code is to quickly summon providers to prevent a death. Many hospitals are moving toward "plain language" codes which may demystify such announcements in the future.

Question 2

what does it mean if your tounge is orange?

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Nothing: Usually it may be food related.  Of persistent  and not food related then see an ent.

Question 3

what does it mean when you have orange discharge?

Accepted Answer

An infection likely: Sounds like some sort of an infection.  It may be something simple like a no specific vaginitis infection or could be something more serious, maybe even an STD.  Best to see a doctor and have it checked.  The orange color might be blood related

Question 4

what does a light orange discharge mean for female?

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An infection likely: Sounds like some sort of an infection.  It may be something simple like a yeast infection or could be something more serious, maybe even an STD.  Best to see a doctor and have it checked.  The orange might be old blood

Question 5

my urine has a orange crystal like what does it mean dr.

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Certainly can be: from taking sulfa or other drugs (and of little significance in those cases).  Or can be uric acid (the chemical involved in gout.). Treatable.

Question 6

at times i see orange hues in my vision, to the lower right. what could this mean?

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: Seeing orange hues in the vision, especially in a specific location, could indicate a variety of underlying conditions. It is important to seek medical attention if this symptom persists or worsens.It may be a retinal migraine. This type of migraine affects the vision in one eye and can cause various visual disturbances, including seeing flashes of light or colors. There are other causes.

Question 7

i found code m89.4 on my paperwork, can someone explain what this means in simple terms?

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Diagnosis code: This is a diagnosis code of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. This describes enlarged, bony abnormality of a joint or joints.

Question 8

what does it mean if i have orange tongue?

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Not sure: Assuming you haven' t been eating lots of orange popsicles, it could be overgrowith of a yeast or bacteria, especially if associated with bad breath or burning sensation.  Try some live culture yogurt daily for a week or so.  If it persists or if it is associated with severe symptoms, have it checked out.

Question 9

what does it mean to have orange toenails?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Several reasons may have caused your nails to change color. It's important to review these concerns with your MD especially if you have diabetes.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-causes-of-orange-toenails.htm

Question 10

what does it mean if your urine is orange?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are many causes, including foods like beets, blood in urine and some medications. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urine-color/ds01026.

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