FAQ - Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
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Are there any turner syndrome adult women out there that have issues with hormone replacement and hair loss? ?


My daughter is 22 and is losing her hair. We think it has to do with turners and hormones. Her thyroid is fine, with medication. I would really like to chat with an adult turner syndrome women.
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my daughter is 12yr old and has TS. she's got some hair loss. she has 1 patch about 5cms by 3cms and another 1cm round patch. She's been diagnosed with alopicia areata. She saw a dermatologist 3 weeks ago and has started on a steroid lotion to see if it helps.
Hair loss is a bit more common in women with TS although still it does not happen too often and is very rare in children with TS. With my daughter they are thinking it's her immune system attacking the hair follicles.
My daughters thyroid function is fine, it always has been she takes no medication for that. She started estrogen treatment about 8 months ago, oxandralone aged 8yrs and growth hormone aged 4 years. The alopicia started about 2 yrs ago but the hair grew back after 6 months, then about 1 yr ago came back in the same place but got bigger and showed no signs of coming back.
Luckily she has really thick hair so the patches are not seen, she can't have her hair in 2 pony tails or french braids though as it can be seen then. but down or 1 pony tail and it's not seen..She had a blood test done with her last yearly blood tests to see if there was any reason for the loss but all tests came back normal. I guess we will just have to wait and see if the hair comes back or not  (+ info)

Am I at risk of sudden adult death syndrome?


Hi, I'm a 21 year old male and over the last few hours have been reading a lot about sudden adult death syndrome. I have always been an anxious person, but am worried that I might be at risk. There is no reason why I should be but hearing that it happens with no warning is scary. Am I being irrational?
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You have probably answered your own question. As a 21 year old male with no other health problems, it is very unlikely you are at risk of anything, let alone sudden adult death syndrome.

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is really a term that describes unexpected death caused by a variety of factors which just happen to be undetected in the victim. It is very unlikely, if you have had no symptoms, that you have any of the conditions that might cause sudden death.

I can empathise with the worry that something like this can cause, but perhaps it could help if you changed your perspective - everything has a risk attached to it. Even life is a terminal disease. However, it is actually very, very difficult for a person to die, and very unlucky if it happens with no warning! So you can relax a little, take what you read with a dose of salt, and be content that so long as you are currently healthy, there is very little to worry about.  (+ info)

What exactly is SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and what does it do?


i've already seen the wikipedia page but i am writing a descriptive paragraph on it and i need to know what exactly DOES IT DO. ..Knowing it's a respiratory disease doesn't tell me much
Maybe i should give more details..now that i know what it is, Y IS IT LIFE THREATENING? does it clog up your throat, your arteries? what EXACTLY does it do?
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Hi..

Here is an introductionary few lines about SARS but it sounds to me like you need More details so please read from the attached links below.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening viral infection caused by a previously unrecognized virus from the Coronaviridae family. This virus has been named the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
The Coronaviruses cause diseases in pigs, birds, and other animals. Preliminary research indicates that SARS-CoV may have originated in livestock (eg, chickens, ducks) or small mammals. Chinese horseshoe bats, which carry SARS-like viruses with genetic homology to SARS-CoV, may have also had a role. From its reservoir, the virus may have mutated, allowing transmission to and infection of humans, perhaps facilitated by the proximity in which humans and livestock live in rural southern China.

existing coronaviruses include mammalian and avian viruses, contribute to numerous veterinary diseases (eg, feline infectious peritonitis, avian infectious bronchitis). The coronaviruses can also cause both upper and, more commonly, lower respiratory tract illness in humans (group 1 [human coronavirus 229E] and group 2 [human coronavirus OC43]).


The WHO reported that leaky, backed-up sewage pipes, fans, and a faulty ventilation system were likely responsible for a severe outbreak of SARS in the Amoy Gardens residential complex in Hong Kong. However, an analysis by the WHO, entitled " Status of the outbreak and lessons for the immediate future," on the distribution of cases at this development has suggested that transmission may have occurred within the complex via airborne, virus-laden aerosols.

Good luck ;-)

http://cmbi.bjmu.edu.cn/news/report/2007/95/14.pdf

http://www.microbiologybytes.com/virology/Coronaviruses.html

***********Specific Answer to your last Question***********

SARS initially manifests as a flulike syndrome that may progress to pneumonia, *****respiratory failure(please read about respiratory failure pathophysiology)******, and, in some cases, death. The mortality rate associated with SARS is significantly higher than that of influenza or other common respiratory tract infections.

SARS can result in significant illness and medical complications that require hospitalization, intensive care treatment, and mechanical ventilation.

* The mortality rate of SARS is higher than that of non-H5N1 influenza strains or other common respiratory tract infections.
* The overall mortality rate of SARS has been approximately 10%. According to the CDC and the WHO, the death rate among individuals older than 65 years exceeds 50%.
* The WHO has set the SARS containment period at 20 days. If no new cases of SARS are reported in a given area over a 20-day period, given the relatively short incubation period of the disease, the WHO considers SARS infections in that area to be contained.  (+ info)

Can recurrent respiratory papillomatosis that i had as a child return in adult hood?


i was diagnosed with RRP when i was 2 years old. i had surgeries every 2-3 months until i was 12 years old when the disease went away, as doctors told me it most likely would. now i am 22 and my throat has been horas without a soar throat for about 2 months and i have been noticing a lot of warts on my feet and hands. could all this be caused by the papillomas i had as a child?
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sure -follow up with your specialist.  (+ info)

What would you like to ask?How do I get an Adult diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome?


i think i may have asperger.s syndome. i been reading a lot on it and i think now i had it for years so how do i get a diagnosis what tests can be done?

what are the most prolims with Asperger's syndrome?

please help thanks
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I have Asperger's myself. It's a sort of autism; but because it wasn't defined in the DSM until 1994, and because Aspies have passably normal speech development and 70+ IQs, it can be missed. If you were older than about twelve in 1994, it's actually likely that it was missed... women and minorities are also less likely to get a diagnosis (the stereotypical Aspie is a white male).

First of all, you might ask yourself: Do I actually want a diagnosis? See, plenty of undiagnosed Aspies do just fine; and the benefits of diagnosis are limited for those people.

Why you might want a diagnosis:
--You need to know whether you're an Aspie, for peace of mind
--You have another mental-health issue (anxiety and depression are the most common ones) and you need your counselor to know that you think differently
--Your grades or work performance are suffering because of AS-related issues (or you can't keep a job, despite trying your best)
--You have problems taking care of yourself and need help
--You have interpersonal issues that can't easily be solved--marriage problems; problems with co-workers; etc. and need social-skills classes or marriage counseling
--You are extremely overwhelmed by sensory input or normal daily events

Why you might not want a diagnosis:
--The label "autism" is often frightening to an ill-informed public
--You would prefer that nobody know that you are "different"
--You don't want to be given psychoactive drugs (but remember, you have the right not to take them--and to insist that other ways be found. There are no medications that directly reduce Asperger's traits; if you get medication, it'll be for something else, like anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger.)
--You are worried about prejudice (I was fired from one job when I stupidly told my boss I'm an Aspie--she thought that meant I couldn't fix my mistakes)
--You want to go into a high-pressure career which usually excludes people with psychiatric diagnoses (examples: FBI agent, air-traffic controller, 911 operator)
--You're doing fine without a diagnosis, and anything you need to make your life better can be gained through studying and learning about yourself.

To get a diagnosis:
1. Go to your GP. Tell him that you are worried that your (*insert Aspie traits here*) may be holding you back, and that you have heard that they are signs of Asperger's. Ask for a referral to a psychologist who has experience with high-functioning adult autism.
2. Talk to the psychologist. Tell him the same story. You'll be better off if you can also offer childhood history, since AS goes back to very early childhood, being a genetic trait rather than an acquired condition.

You may get one of four responses;
"You have Asperger's."
"You have some Aspie traits, but you're not diagnosable because they're not strong enough."
"You don't have Asperger's; you have something else."
"You don't have any diagnosable condition."

The problem with psychologists (and why you have to find an expert) is that many of them completed college before autism became widely known, and thus have little experience with it. Adult psychologists are even less likely to be experienced, because the new cases are mostly still young people. (I got lucky--my psychiatrist, who diagnosed me at age 20 or so, has an Aspie son in college.)

If you feel that the psychologist you're talking to doesn't know much about AS, get a second opinion--it's your right.  (+ info)

Who can I talk to and what can I do about an adult relation I think may have Asperger's syndrome?


He seems to have no way of showing emotion, only talks about one or two subjects and is totally obsessed with computers etc. He has always been like this, but Asperger's would not have been recognised when he was a child and for some reason it has only just occurred to me what it could be. I desperately need to talk to someone who knows about this as I am feeling very alone. Can anyone help please?
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contact your local county mental health agency for an assessment for your relative. there may also be a support group in your area they can put you in touch with. it could also be pervasive develpmental disorder, or something else under the autism spectrum disorders. best of luck to you.
http://www.aspergers.com/
http://www.aspennj.org/guide.html
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=212
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=5  (+ info)

Is it possible to acquire Aspergers Syndrome when you are an adult?


It is another word for autism.
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You are born with Asperger's Syndrome- it's not a thing that can be "acquired". Signs of it usually show up in childhood, but it is possible to not be diagnosed until adulthood. To answer your question, it's possible that you could HAVE it your whole life, but only be made aware of it when you grow up.  (+ info)

What is the best way to deal with Tourette's Syndrome in adult men?


My husband has TS. He was diagnosed as a child and has a moderate form of the disorder. He has OCD, severe mood swings, and both verbal & physical tics. He denies the OCD and has severe trouble coping with changes in routine. Does anyone know of a physician in the Pittsburgh, PA who can effectively treat this disorder? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, A Frustrated Wife
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check your e-mail  (+ info)

What is psychosocial distress syndrome?


I have epilepsy and my nuerologist sent me to have a neruropsychological test to see how much damage has been done to my brain caused by the seizures. I just started having seizures when I was 18, I'm 22 now and I have a 1yr old son. I fell down a flight of stairs when I was pregnant because I had a seizure. And since I have had my son, I have had many seizures holding him. I have hurt him a few times and I have even slammed his head into a glass window and just 3 days ago I fell down a few stairs with him. I have asked what psychosocial distress was, but I was just given nothing and just ignored. Can someone help me out here?
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Have you tried Homeopathic treatment for this ? If not do it immediately and you will be fine in no time by the Grace of God !
Feel Free to contact me and I would be Glad to help you out in any way I can !  (+ info)

could an adult suffer effects of shaken baby syndrome?


my daughter has always suffered from depression, agressive behavior, self-destructive tendencies. Could she be suffering fromt he after effects of shaken baby syndrome?
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That really would depend on whether she was shaken as a baby and you might be best placed to answer that. If she was brain damaged as a baby then yes she may well still be suffering.  (+ info)

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