How can you die suddenly from acute alcohol hepatitis?

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I had a friend that fell into a coma and passed away some years ago. Her family didn't tell me the true reason for her death. I found out she had acute alcohol hepatitis. I've researched this but I'm confused on how this condition can suddenly kill you even if you have stopped intoxicating yourself?
You got a simple but accurate answer already. I have HCV, hep c. It's in chronic form and I'm a non responder to current therapy. If I don't take care of my liver it may develop an acute form of HCV, which means it would destroy my liver, right through cirrhosis to end stage liver disease (ESLD). The liver filters out many toxins, lots of which have the ability to kill if not removed from the body. Alcohol induced hepatitis in the acute form does the same thing, and usually in less time. Alcohol isn't the only toxin removed by the liver, and like I said, many of them can kill.  (+ info)

how long does it take for acute keratitis to heal?

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I have acute keratitis in both of my eyes, which is caused by my contact lenses and there ARE ulcers on my eye. My opthamologist prescribed some anti-biotic eyedrops and after a few days, she said I didn't need them anymore and prescribed artificial eyedrops. It's been a week and a half and she said that my cornea is looking better but not completely healed.

However, she did not tell me how long I would have to keep wearing glasses and using the artificial tears and when I can start wearing my contact lenses again. Can somebody tell me?
Treatment depends on the cause of the keratitis

Infectious keratitis generally requires antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral therapy is to treat the infection. This treatment can involve prescription eye drops, pills, or even intravenous therapy. Over-the-counter eye drops are typically not helpful in treating infections. In addition, contact lens wearers are typically advised to discontinue contact lens wear and discarding contaminated contact lenses and contact lens cases. Antibacterial solutions include Quixin (levofloxacin), Zymar (gatifloxacin), Vigamox (moxifloxacin), Ocuflox (ofloxacin — available generically). Steroid containing medications should not be used for bacterial infections, as they may exacerbate the disease and lead to severe corneal ulceration and corneal perforation. These include Maxitrol (neomycin+polymyxin+dexamethasone — available generically), as well as other steroid medications.. One should consult a qualified Ophthalmologist or Optometrist for treatment of an eye condition.

Some infections may scar the cornea to limit vision. Others may result in perforation of the cornea, (an infection inside the eye), or even loss of the eye. With proper medical attention, infections can usually be successfully treated without long-term visual loss.

I hope I helped!  (+ info)

How do you get rid of acute bronchitis?

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I have had acute bronchitis for about four months and the doctor has given me a couple of different antibiotics. Has anyone had this and how did you get rid of it?
Your Doctor sucks.

In the short term use something like Mucinex to mitigate the problem.

Ask for a short, about 4 day stint of steroids. That will bolster your ability to fight off the congestion. Well that's what My Doctor did and it worked. Anti-biotics are useless.  (+ info)

What is the best treatment for Acute Lymphocitic Leukemia?

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What is the best treatment for Acute Lymphocitic Leukemia? Can you please give me the hospital names and the location where the treatment could be done?
Combination chemotherapy. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has reported a 5-year-survival rate of more than 90 percent for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).  (+ info)

When I having sex or masturbation then a feel very acute pain in my hade or eye?

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Dear friends,

When I having sex or masturbation then a feel very acute pain in my hade or eye that’s why I have to leave that masturbating position. And near about 5 hours I have to lay in bed. That pain is really very acute. Is there any homeopathic remedy?
Better check your blood pressure soon. Also entertain the idea of an aneurism.  (+ info)

What is the best report sheet for acute care Nursing Assistants?

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I am a RN on an acute care Med/Surg floor. We are revamping the giving and receiving of Nursing Assistant report at the request of our Nursing Assistants. However most of our Nursing Assistants are working their way through college or Nursing School and dont have the time to research and implement a new policy. I need you're opinion! If you are a Nursing Assistant: what details in report make the difference in your day? What blanks do you need on a peice of paper? How much space do you need on your report sheet? Please offer any tidbits of wisdom you have gathered from your years of experience. I am hoping to design a sheet with the critical- need to know information preprinted on it- with cooresponding room to write the info gathered- to ensure that it is handed off.
RNs/LPNs: dive right in, I have what we at my faciltiy think our Nursing Assisstants need to know, or what we would like for them to know: but I'd love your opinion.
Nursing assistant assignment sheet- that I have used for 40 years in both hospitals and nursing homes
pt. name
dx.
room and bed #
primary language spoken
needed for dentures glasses or hearing aids
allergies
diet
any fluid restrictions
specific assistance in adl's- dressing-feeding-bathing- toiletting etc.
siderails in bed Y-1or2 --N
continent or incontinent- diaper needed?
foley - foley care
# of staff need for transfer- or assistive devices need for transfer
any assistive devices used in wheel chair or ambulating or if patient needs assistance to ambulate or to propel wheel chair
any splints braces or prosthesis
Ted stockings or ace bandages application when oob
if patient is on falls precautions
if patient has any skin breakdown or redness due to immobility
need for positioning devices in wheel chair or bed
head of bed to be elevated at__ degrees when in bed
if on isolation which type
if pt. is prone to choking on foods or liquids
presence of any wounds-sutures-drains or dressings and care of same
if present any redness drainage or odor present and color of drainage
pt. resistive or combative with care Y or N
if pt. can verbalize needs

info on any active or passive R.O.M. with number of times a day and # of repetitions ( include site i.e. uext-lext or all ext.)
if pt. goes to P.T.or O.T. what time they are scheduled for
# of times B/P, T.P.R. per shift and if any site is restricted for B/P (as in a shunt site)
I&O as ordered
turning and positioning schedule
and anything else that is specific or unique to the care of that pt.
it can be a standard form with general information either checked off or written in
with room on back for anything else either you or they need to write in  (+ info)

What are symptoms or acute pancrentitus, and what is a treatment?

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I was wondering if somebody can help explain acute pancreantitus and if they could share with me a treatment for acute pancrentitus.
Sorry about the above it is suppoesed to say "What are symptoms of acute pancrentitus,and what is a treatment?"
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How long does it take for an acute sesamoid fracture to heal?

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For the last 2 months I have had an acute fracture of my sesamoid bone. It is beginning to become very annoying as it limits me from participating in all of my sporting events. For half of the time its been broken, I continued to play football on it so the recovery time I've had has been more like a month. How much longer is this expected to go on and what are my options?
Go and see a podiatrist when you get a chance. My recommendations for you is I treat these with a walking boot and a bone stimulator. These small bones are very difficult to heal and often take a long time to heal. A bone stimulator will help a lot and also getting fitted with an orthotic to off-weight the area also helps. Most of these people get better in 6-8 wks. It does take a long time, but you'll get better. Hope this helps!  (+ info)

How long does one live if diagnosed to have acute leukemia?

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My friend has been diagnosed to have acute leukemia. He was advised to undergo chemotherapy. I am wondering, what is the survival rate for this kind of disease? Please advise.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): 64.6 percent survival rate
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML): 19.8 percent survival rate  (+ info)

What is the acute HIV blood test you get after the rapid test?

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Hello, here in NYC at the STD clinic you get the HIV rapid test to test for HIV antibodies. This happens 1 to 3 months. The result is ready in about 20 minutes.

After that I gave blood and this was the acute HIV test. They said to call back the lab in a week for it. What is the difference between the two tests.
The rapid test is a preliminary exam that is often associated with false positives and false negatives. The blood test is more reliable. Basically, both tests can detect HIV, the blood test is more reliable since it looks for the virus in your bloodstream.  (+ info)

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