Question 1

what is atropic dermititis?

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Atopic: The word is atopic dermatitis which is an inherited sensitivity of the skin that makes it more likely to get irritated and itch than normal skin. Once itching is severe, the patient scratches until a rash breaks out leading to redness, oozing and crust often called eczema. Often associated with family history of asthma or nose allergies.

Question 2

what does this mean? atrophic pattern; predominantly parabasal cells?

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: There is no cancer. What tissue/organ was biopsied? It only means that the organ less than healthy epithelium, however, if it is from the uterus, that would be normal for your age.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of atrophic vaginalitis?

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Several: You mean atrophic vaginitis.Symptoms include dryness, soreness, white malodorous discharge due to infection,painful intercourse. sometimes bleeding in post menopause. Estrogens are helpful. If you have these symptoms see a doctor. Good luck.

Question 4

what is an atrophic gastritis? what are the causes?

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: It is too big a topic to discuss with this limited space. You can read more from this link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24217-atrophic-gastritis

Question 5

what does it mean to be diagnosed with atrophic kidney?

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Wasting away: The label suggests a kidney that the kidney is smaller, less functional due to undefined event in the past.

Question 6

can certain medications cause the kidney to become atrophic?

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Yes.: Many drugs can result in renal failure which will eventually lead to atrophy of the kidneys. It's rare today though since we are well aware of these drugs and your doctor should monitor renal function if you're taking them.

Question 7

is there a difference between gastritis and atrophic gastritis?

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: Atrophic gastritis is a chronic form of gastritis. Acute gastritis is more symptomatic but is easily treated or self-limited. Atrophic gastritis is usually more problematic in general. Good luck.

Question 8

how is atrophic glossitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Atrophic Glossitis: This condition is diagnosed with a complete medical and dental history and a visual diagnosis. A biopsy can help rule out other conditions if the diagnosis is atypical and unclear. There are many causes and therefore a physician would need to evaluate you.

Question 9

is an atrophic hole in your retina serious?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Atrophic holes can be found in 2-5/100 people and are associated with lattice degeneration; however,  retinal detachments occur at a rate of one in 9, 000 (much less). Atrophic holes tend to remain stable and do not require treatment unless there is a history of retinal tear or detachment (in the fellow eye or in the family) most can generally be followed without treatment (laser treatment).

Question 10

pap showed atrophic pattern, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen: Atrophic patterns on pap smears are usually associated with decreased estrogen levels.  Low estrogen levels are found in women that are either going into, or already in menopause.

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