Question 1

regarding blood test-what is co2 is high, creatine is high, egfr is low, bun/creat ratio high?

Accepted Answer

Lab results: The lab results you mention, low creatinine high and egfr is low are consistent with a person with chronic kidney disease. The co2 in chronic kidney disease  is not high and can be low. The high bun-creatinine ratio is suggestive of a dehydrated state. Please provide the actual numbers of the lab values you stated for a better answer.

Question 2

what is a co2 angiogram?

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Instead of dye: Most commonly angiograms are done with iodinated contrast material but co@ can be used instead. The images are not as good but it avoids allergic reatctions and toxicity to the kidneys.

Question 3

what i meant was what about if co2 is being given off in my house?

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Not a problem: CO2 is the end point of natural metabolism and is given off by your breathing and any plants in your house.  The amount of CO2 is not toxic in any way and will not harm you, your family, your pets or your plants.

Question 4

what is the difference between co2 and fractional co2 laser?

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% of area treated: Co2 laser is treatment of the entire surface of the skin of an area. While it yields the most dramatic improvement it also has the longest recovery and risk for complications such as scarring, infection and pigmentation changes. Fractionated co2 laser delivers laser light in columns, and thus only treats a percentage of the skin. Results are usually good, with much less recovery and risk.

Question 5

what is the difference between co2 fraxel and affirm active deep fx laser therapy? which one works better for deep acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No difference...: Both technologies use a microspot co2 laser which treats approximately 30% of the surface skin of the face with one treatment. The treatment recommended would depend on your scars and skin type. Ice-pick scars respond best to punch excision and later resurfacing. Deeply irregular textured scars sometimes respond best to dermabrasion. Find a surgeon skilled in all techniques for best results!

Question 6

is a co2 level of 16 normal?

Accepted Answer

CO2 level of 16: A serum co2 level of 16 is abnormal. A full listing of the causes of a low serum co2 is beyond the space limitations offered here. For a full list of the the conditions causing a low co2 go to this link:

http://www.Clinchem.Org/content/31/2/309.Full.Pdf.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: co2?

Accepted Answer

CO2 IS A GAS: Co2 stands for carbon dioxide a gas which is produced in our bodies and is exhaled with each breath as a waste product.

Question 8

co2 reading of 12...how can i help raise that by what i eat or don't eat?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I think you are referring to carbon dioxide. That is a gas normally found in animal respiration or in the decay of animal &amp; vegetable matter. Some food products like beans usually cause the intestinal production of CO2 gas. There are several other foods that will do the same thing. Talk with your family physician &amp; have him/her refer you to a dietician to find more causes of intestinal gas.

Question 9

what happens if you breathe co2?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide: Poisoning:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carbon-monoxide/basics/definition/con-20025444

Question 10

is it possible to get co2 poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carbon dioxide is a gas that is normally found in the body produced by cellular metabolism.  Levels can rise as a result of multiple disease conditions like respiratory failure.  However , overdose not related to illness can occur on other settings.  Co2 has industrial uses and accidental overdoses have occurred.

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What i meant was what about if co2 is being given off in my house?

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What is the difference between co2 and fractional co2 laser?

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What is the difference between co2 fraxel and affirm active deep fx laser therapy? which one works better for deep acne scars?

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What is the definition or description of: co2?

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