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Icd-9 code for primary sclerosing cholangitis?
The ICD-9 code for primary sclerosing cholangitis is 576.1.
What is an acute subacute oblique distal fibula fracture?
An oblique distal fibula fracture is a break in the smaller bone of the lower leg. The break is located closer to the ankle than to the knee, and the break has a diagonal orientation. The use of both "acute" and "subacute" doesn't make sense.
What is acetophenitidine?
Acetophenitidine is a chemical compound that is used as an antipyretic and analgesic medication. It is an analog of acetanilide and has been used in the past for its pain-relieving properties. However, its use is limited due to its potential toxicity and side effects.
What is the treatment for a varicose vein on the lip?
Small varicose veins on the lip, inside the mouth require not treatment. If the individual finds them annoying or bites them or they are visible and cosmetically undesireable, electro-coagulation or laser ablation are effective. Robert H. Galloway OMFS
Causes of low rbc?
I am a nursing student and according to Nursing Central:RBC are decreased in:• Chemotherapy• Chronic inflammatory diseases• Hemoglobinopathy• Hemolytic anemia• Hemorrhage• Hodgkin's disease• Leukemia• Multiple myeloma• Nutritional deficit• Organ failure• Overhydration• Pregnancy (normal dilutional effect)• Subacute endocarditis
What is the outcome of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
As SSPE is almost always fatal, emphasis is placed upon maintaining comfort, rather than rehabilitation.
What are advanced symptoms of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
The disease progresses so that the individual becomes increasingly dependent, ultimately becoming bedridden and unaware of his or her surroundings.
What are the initial symptoms of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Initial symptoms include a change in behavior, irritability, memory loss, and difficulty in forming thoughts and solving problems.
What rare complication can occur up to ten years after recovering from measles?
Called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, this is a slowly progressing, smoldering swelling and destruction of the entire brain.
What individuals are most likely to develop subacute sclerosing panencephalitis from measles infection?
It is most common among people who had measles infection prior to the age of two years.
What is the diagnosis for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Experts believe this condition is a form of measles encephalitis (swelling of the brain), caused by an improper response by the immune system to the measles virus.
What are initial symptoms of measles associated subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Symptoms include changes in personality, decreased intelligence with accompanying school problems, decreased coordination, involuntary jerks and movements of the body.
What are final stages of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Blindness may develop, and the temperature may spike (rise rapidly) and fall unpredictably as the brain structures responsible for temperature regulation are affected. Death is inevitable.
What are the causes of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
The disease is caused by the reactivated form of a mutated measles virus. The inactive form of the virus can be present in the body for up to 10 years following the initial bout of measles before the symptoms of SSPE develop.
Who is affected by subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?
Children and young adults are primarily affected with SSPE. Males are also more affected than females, with a male-to-female ratio of 4:1. Those in rural areas are much more susceptible.
When does subacute sclerosing panencephalitis develop?
SSPE develops when the measles virus, which is still present but is in an inactive (or latent) form, is reactivated. The appearance of symptoms typically leads to a disease that last from one to three years.
Can the measles cause brain damage?
Yes, measles can lead to serious complications, including brain damage. One rare but severe complication is subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which can occur several years after the initial infection, leading to progressive neurological decline. Additionally, encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, can occur during the acute phase of measles, potentially resulting in long-term neurological issues. Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles and its associated complications.
