Can hearing be damaged in Alport syndrome?
I am trying to find out more about the pathology of Alport syndrome. I understand that the hearing of a Alport syndrome patient can be damaged as a direct result of the disease. That surprised me somewhat. Is this true? And can anyone tell me more about the process in which this happens? Thanks.
buddy928182471
Anti-inflammatory drugs can
I know that most people with systematic lupus are given anti-inflammatory drugs. But these can't really cure lupus, can they? So these drugs are provided to simply relieve the symptoms that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is causing? Perhaps they can temporarily makes things better, but that is all? Is...
britney1376182478
lump on neck symptoms
I have got this lump on my neck, that is very small but red and itchy. There are no other symptoms, though this seems quite worrying to me already. I am on Medicaid, and won't be able to get an appointment for a while. What do you people think that this could be? All your suggestions are welcome in...
kirby537182468
What factors in diabetes lead to amputation?
I was shocked to learn that diabetes is in fact the leading cause for amputations world wide - even higher on the list than land mines, or other such things. Wow, I never realized that diabetes could do that to you! What are the factors that can lead to amputation in diabetes? Are there means of...
christie788182476
my grandpa has this coughing over a year i dnt know what to do
:( Please help me out anybody my grandpa been caughing for more then a year know an he dnt want to go to the doctor or hospital or nothing im so scary in what going happen to him his like my own father to me never had one since i was small i was raised with my grandparants but anyways he keeps...
faby1
headache on left eyebrow
Hello, good people. Last 2 weeks were like hell to me. I spent them in my bed since I felt a headache on my left eyebrow. I would like to find out what could be the possible cause. Painkillers didn’t help me much. I must go to the doctor’s office, but I would like to have some info...
feliza691182466
Do thiazolidinediones increase risk of hip fractures?
My grandmother has diagnosed with diabetes. A doctor wants to change her medications and recommends her thiazolidinedione group, but I am skeptic. I have heard about some side effects. Is there an increased risk of hip fractures when one takes these drugs? I am worried, so I came here to find out.
cob1709182479
I dont know if i am pregnant or not?? and i dont no what wrong with me.. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
my period was supposed to start the 18th but it didn't I started off with super bad cramps, and symptoms that i usually get right before i start mine.. But not this time today is Sunday and i still I'm having cramp and pains in my stomach and lower abdomen.. I have been freaking my self...
106239169683
Does diabetes have to occur in aceruloplasminemia?
I am looking into several genetic disorders and was reading about aceruloplasminemia just now. I read that diabetes (Type II if I am correct?) is associated with aceruloplasminemia. Does it follow from this that diabetes is something that is present in every patient with aceruloplasminemia, or are...
julee2003182473
Is there mental retardation in older people who has autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia?
I have been looking into autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia and all its possible consequences, both short term and long term. I was wondering if mental retardation can occur in older people who have autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia, as I know can happen with the dominant form? Any info would...
arlin1099182470