Occasionally I get these raised areas on my lower back, usually along the spine. They kind of itch, but feel like a bruise when touched...its not directly on the spine, just right next to it on either side. I'm not in pain unless I press on the area. I plan on going to the Dr., I just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this kinda thing or knows wtf is causing it.Thanks :)
Answer:
Inflammation! Sounds like you are pulling the muscles in the back doing something and they are getting inflamed, hence the pain when you press.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Low urine osmolarity indicates a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR)? I am confused!?
Above statement is from my textbook. But my understanding is different. GFR is the volume of fluid filtered by the glomerulus per unit time. I believed that if your blood pressure was high your GFR was high indicating more filtrate, moving more quickly through renal tubules, therefore less time to reabsorb water, therefore more water in filtrate, therefore a low urine osmolarity. My books provide me with an unclear understanding because I am obviously wrong in my thinking. Can someone please clarify?
Answer:
I'm no expert, but in a healthy person, the GFR is really very constant due to regulation mechanisms etc. A reduction in GFR accompanies disease, e.g. glomerular admage, obstruction, decreased renal blood flow and so with this comes a decreased ability to get rid of waste material and regulate volume. So in fact when you get a decreased GFR you get a rise in plasma urea %26/or creatinine.
Like with diseases such as chronic renal failure, or diabetes insipidus, the impairment of concentrating ability requires higher volume of urine output for the same daily solute output.Im sorry if i've confused you more! But hope it helps a little.
Go to this site and read.Spartan
http://www.kidney.org/professionals/kls/...
Answer:
I'm no expert, but in a healthy person, the GFR is really very constant due to regulation mechanisms etc. A reduction in GFR accompanies disease, e.g. glomerular admage, obstruction, decreased renal blood flow and so with this comes a decreased ability to get rid of waste material and regulate volume. So in fact when you get a decreased GFR you get a rise in plasma urea %26/or creatinine.
Like with diseases such as chronic renal failure, or diabetes insipidus, the impairment of concentrating ability requires higher volume of urine output for the same daily solute output.Im sorry if i've confused you more! But hope it helps a little.
Go to this site and read.Spartan
http://www.kidney.org/professionals/kls/...
Low self-esteem I am ugly?
Can I fix the following things
1. oily skin with pimples
2. wrinkes and slight darkness under eyes
3. thick hair kinda oily hair
4. haircut that will make my face and nose look smaller
5. Really dark skin I got tanned and I wanna get the lighter part of my farmer tan all over my body. lighter skin sorta
6. How to hide my big ears
Answer:
1. USE AN EXFOliANT
2. GET FADiNG CREAM/ MilK AND WRiNKLE CREAMS
3. THiN OUT HAiR AT SAlON, GET A RELAXER, OR BlOWDRY POSSiBLY GET HAiR DONE BY PREFEESIONAl
4. All i CAN SAY iS lONG HAiR, SORRY
5. RUB A TANNiNG Oil ON THAT PART OF THE BODY PROTECT DARKENED PARTS WITH CLOTHiNG
6. SEAVE THAT COVER EARS OR lONG HAiRHOPE iT HElPS
Hey! I've got all those problems (except big ears), but I don't feel ugly :(
-Oily Skin can't be helped, Pimples can
-Wrinkles can't disappear but can be helped, Darkness can be helped
-Thick Hair can be helped, Oily hair can be dealt with
- No haircut can make a Big Face and Big Nose look smaller. Most importantly the hair cut must accentuate the shape of your face.
- Tans can be had from a bottle
- Big Ears can be hidden with long hair.
ask God for a whole new body
1. Proactive, it really works
2. Drink plenty of water and sleep. 8 glasses and 8 hours a day.
3. Pert shampoo is excellent for oily hair, it is the only thing I have found. It keeps oil away the whole day. Just make sure you shampoo daily.
Get a haircut where they use a razor and thin it out for you. Go to a good salon. It is worth it, a good cut is so important and you have to live with it everyday so you don't want some amatuer messing it up.
4. Something with body and fullness. It really depends on the shape of your face, the hair stylist is trained in this area so they are perfect to ask them what would look best on you.
5. You could use a lotion like banana boat that has a gradual tanner in it. Stay out of the sun unless you use sunscreen. The sun damages your skin.
6. A hair cut can do wonders to hide your ears if you are not comfortable with them.Good luck!
Oily skin can be a pain, but you can be rid of it. Buy Burt's Bees oil tissues, and with one wipe, it removes all the gross shine from your face.
1. oily skin with pimples
2. wrinkes and slight darkness under eyes
3. thick hair kinda oily hair
4. haircut that will make my face and nose look smaller
5. Really dark skin I got tanned and I wanna get the lighter part of my farmer tan all over my body. lighter skin sorta
6. How to hide my big ears
Answer:
1. USE AN EXFOliANT
2. GET FADiNG CREAM/ MilK AND WRiNKLE CREAMS
3. THiN OUT HAiR AT SAlON, GET A RELAXER, OR BlOWDRY POSSiBLY GET HAiR DONE BY PREFEESIONAl
4. All i CAN SAY iS lONG HAiR, SORRY
5. RUB A TANNiNG Oil ON THAT PART OF THE BODY PROTECT DARKENED PARTS WITH CLOTHiNG
6. SEAVE THAT COVER EARS OR lONG HAiRHOPE iT HElPS
Hey! I've got all those problems (except big ears), but I don't feel ugly :(
-Oily Skin can't be helped, Pimples can
-Wrinkles can't disappear but can be helped, Darkness can be helped
-Thick Hair can be helped, Oily hair can be dealt with
- No haircut can make a Big Face and Big Nose look smaller. Most importantly the hair cut must accentuate the shape of your face.
- Tans can be had from a bottle
- Big Ears can be hidden with long hair.
ask God for a whole new body
1. Proactive, it really works
2. Drink plenty of water and sleep. 8 glasses and 8 hours a day.
3. Pert shampoo is excellent for oily hair, it is the only thing I have found. It keeps oil away the whole day. Just make sure you shampoo daily.
Get a haircut where they use a razor and thin it out for you. Go to a good salon. It is worth it, a good cut is so important and you have to live with it everyday so you don't want some amatuer messing it up.
4. Something with body and fullness. It really depends on the shape of your face, the hair stylist is trained in this area so they are perfect to ask them what would look best on you.
5. You could use a lotion like banana boat that has a gradual tanner in it. Stay out of the sun unless you use sunscreen. The sun damages your skin.
6. A hair cut can do wonders to hide your ears if you are not comfortable with them.Good luck!
Oily skin can be a pain, but you can be rid of it. Buy Burt's Bees oil tissues, and with one wipe, it removes all the gross shine from your face.
Low grade fever?
When I was a kid, I had fevers that would get up to around 101 to 103...now when I get sick my temp falls to the lower temps...like starts dropping below 98.6...why is that?
Answer:
A low grade fever falls in the temperature range of 99.6-101.5 ((this is an estimate)). 98.6 is normal body temperature, and is not considered a fever. In order to be considered any type of a fever, the degree needs to be one full degree above normal - So 99.6 is the lowest degree of a fever. And "low grade" means that it is in the lower end of the fever category - the end that is typically not too dangerous.
So, when you are sick now, and your temp is 98.6 - it just means that you don't have a fever - in fact your temperature is perfect. So, you may still be sick, but a fever is not one of your symptoms.
Be glad - those higher temps can be very dangerous!
Hope this helps!
Answer:
A low grade fever falls in the temperature range of 99.6-101.5 ((this is an estimate)). 98.6 is normal body temperature, and is not considered a fever. In order to be considered any type of a fever, the degree needs to be one full degree above normal - So 99.6 is the lowest degree of a fever. And "low grade" means that it is in the lower end of the fever category - the end that is typically not too dangerous.
So, when you are sick now, and your temp is 98.6 - it just means that you don't have a fever - in fact your temperature is perfect. So, you may still be sick, but a fever is not one of your symptoms.
Be glad - those higher temps can be very dangerous!
Hope this helps!
Low fluxtine levels in blood?
Answer:
The level in your blood will depend on your dosage of Prozac. What exactly are you asking?Paramedic in SC
who yours or mine
Not sure what you're asking. Fluxtine is a common name for drug called fluoxetine used as an anti-depressant. Is that the one?
what is the question
Low blood Pressure?
I'm 24 and have mitral valve prolapse. I take a beta blocker before I exercise since my heart rate gets really high. I jog at least 4 times a week for 60 minutes. Today, at my doctor, my blood pressure was 96/65. What is the normal range for someone healthy and active at my age? Is there something I can do besides uping my sodium to have a more normal blood pressure? I have been really tired lately, I think due to this. Any help would be fabulous :)
Answer:
Optimal is 120/80.One question I have is, what is your diet like? From what I read on MVP is that it can be signs of a weaker heart. Symptoms may include heart futter and heart palpitations, this could be signs of a magnesium deficiency.Magnesium and other vitamins and minerals are necessary for a healthy heart. If you lack these vitamins and minerls from your diet, your heart can tell you in these ways.There are also food substances that you should avoid because they may damage the heart or impede heart rate. These can include substances like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).MSG may cause heart palpitations and headaches.Caffeine can cause fluctuations in heart rate, especially if you have it on an empty stomach.Aspartame (Nutrasweet) can also cause irregular heart beats.I would definitely suggest taking a magnesium supplement, as it regulates your heart rhythm. I used to have heart palpitations occasionally, but haven't lately after I started taking magnesium in a supplement.Potassium is another often overlooked mineral that people can easily not get enough of. You need about twice as much potassium as sodium, or about 4000 mgs, give or take for your own body weight. Patassium is found in fruits, fruit juices (like orange and grape juice), and baked potatoes.Again, I too sometimes had a high heart when exercising, and had an irregular heart beat on occasion. The bottom line I suggest is to increase your magnesium intake and avoid caffeine and artificial sweeteners.
Do you take a beta blocker only before exercising? Or do you take it everyday?Beta blockers also reduce blood pressure, in addition to slowing down the heart.Since you are athletic and jog a lot, it is common for athletic people to have low blood pressures and low pulses.However, you also have mitral valve prolapse. Usually, it tends to not be symptomatic in young people. I don't think the low blood pressure is due to your prolapse, but you might want to go to the doctor just to check.If you are a thin and atheltic person, you will have a low blood pressure.
Drink more water. It increases your blood volume and raises your blood pressure.
If you are not having any symptoms of low pressure
being Dizzy or light headed when standing up and if your Dr is not concerned it is OKWhat your pressure is just on the low side of acceptable of normal
100/60 is considered normal on the low side but normalIf it continues to drop then they might do something but please do not increase your salt intake it is so bad for you to take more than you need.Salt is good for preventing dehydration so you need some when you are running but do not over do it
Answer:
Optimal is 120/80.One question I have is, what is your diet like? From what I read on MVP is that it can be signs of a weaker heart. Symptoms may include heart futter and heart palpitations, this could be signs of a magnesium deficiency.Magnesium and other vitamins and minerals are necessary for a healthy heart. If you lack these vitamins and minerls from your diet, your heart can tell you in these ways.There are also food substances that you should avoid because they may damage the heart or impede heart rate. These can include substances like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).MSG may cause heart palpitations and headaches.Caffeine can cause fluctuations in heart rate, especially if you have it on an empty stomach.Aspartame (Nutrasweet) can also cause irregular heart beats.I would definitely suggest taking a magnesium supplement, as it regulates your heart rhythm. I used to have heart palpitations occasionally, but haven't lately after I started taking magnesium in a supplement.Potassium is another often overlooked mineral that people can easily not get enough of. You need about twice as much potassium as sodium, or about 4000 mgs, give or take for your own body weight. Patassium is found in fruits, fruit juices (like orange and grape juice), and baked potatoes.Again, I too sometimes had a high heart when exercising, and had an irregular heart beat on occasion. The bottom line I suggest is to increase your magnesium intake and avoid caffeine and artificial sweeteners.
Do you take a beta blocker only before exercising? Or do you take it everyday?Beta blockers also reduce blood pressure, in addition to slowing down the heart.Since you are athletic and jog a lot, it is common for athletic people to have low blood pressures and low pulses.However, you also have mitral valve prolapse. Usually, it tends to not be symptomatic in young people. I don't think the low blood pressure is due to your prolapse, but you might want to go to the doctor just to check.If you are a thin and atheltic person, you will have a low blood pressure.
Drink more water. It increases your blood volume and raises your blood pressure.
If you are not having any symptoms of low pressure
being Dizzy or light headed when standing up and if your Dr is not concerned it is OKWhat your pressure is just on the low side of acceptable of normal
100/60 is considered normal on the low side but normalIf it continues to drop then they might do something but please do not increase your salt intake it is so bad for you to take more than you need.Salt is good for preventing dehydration so you need some when you are running but do not over do it
Low blood pressure , what can you take for it?
Answer:
Drink alot (if you don't have a health problem that requires fluid restriction)
Try eating a small amount of salt just make sure you monitor your B/P.
It's hard to get, but I take Hawthorne Berry, Digitalis and Garlic. It works for me.
salt i also have low bp and they told me lots of salt like chips etc things with high sodium and to elevate you legs above ur heart
try eating more salt.. but you should really go to the doctors
Usually common salt intake raises the blood pressure but you have to find out the cause for the low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before you increase the salt intake.Common Causes of Low Blood Pressure路Dehydration (due to sweating and/or diarrhea)
路Medications (for high BP or other treatments)
路Severe infection
路Heart attack
路Heart failure
路Pregnancy
路FaintingHome Remedies for Low Blood PressureTips 1:Soak 32 small raisins in a ceramic bowl full of water over night. Chew them one by one first thing in the morning. Chew well and drink the water also.Tips 2:Soak 7 almonds in water over night. Peel them and grind to a smooth paste. Add in a glass of milk and boil. Drink warm.Tips 3:Crush 10-15 holy basil leaves (tulsi) and strain through a clean muslin cloth. Mix with 1 tsp honey. Have it the first thing in the morning.
my Dr keeps telling me mine is OK and it has been as low as 90 over 38 and I didn't feel different ,but was concerned about it=he just said he wants it low because of the type of heart problem I have
Low blood pressure that doesn't cause signs or symptoms rarely requires treatment. In symptomatic cases, the appropriate therapy depends on the underlying cause, and doctors usually try to address the primary health problem 鈥?dehydration, heart failure, diabetes or hypothyroidism, for example 鈥?rather than low blood pressure itself. When hypotension is drug-induced, treatment usually involves changing the dose of the medication or stopping it entirely.If it's not clear what's causing hypotension or no effective treatment exists, the goal is to raise your blood pressure and reduce signs and symptoms. Depending on your age, health status and the type of hypotension you have, this may be accomplished in several ways:Increased salt intake. Experts usually recommend limiting the amount of salt in your diet because sodium can raise blood pressure, sometimes dramatically. But for people with low blood pressure, that can be a good thing. Still, it's not quite as simple as dousing your salads with one of the new designer salts such as fleur de sel. Because excess sodium can lead to heart failure, especially in older adults, it's important to check with your doctor before upping your salt intake. Increased water. Although nearly everyone can benefit from drinking more water, this is especially true of people with low blood pressure. Fluids increase blood volume and help prevent dehydration, both of which are important in treating hypotension. Compression stockings. The same elastic stockings and leotards commonly used to relieve the pain, swelling, and blood stagnation of varicose veins may help reduce the pooling of blood in your legs. Medications. Doctors traditionally have used the drug midodrine to raise standing blood pressure levels in people with orthostatic hypotension. But many of those people have high blood pressure when sitting or lying down and at night, when blood pressure typically declines. In addition to increasing standing blood pressure, midodrine also raises already-high supine pressure, leading to the possibility of strokes. Now it appears that another drug, pyridostigmine (Mestinon), increases standing blood pressure without affecting supine pressure.
If you are not having symptoms, why worry/ If you are, stay well hydrated, increase your sodium intake, avoid hot showers or hot tubs. If you feel dizzy, bear down as in having a BM, this is called a valsalva maneuver and will increase your BP. If you feel really lightheaded, lay down, elevate your feet above your heart. Having low blood pressure can be a bother, but you are better off than having high BP. If you have a small body are under weight your pressure will be low.
Most people have already said the same but I eat salt when I start getting lightheaded b/c of my low blood pressure. Another thing that my neurologist recommended is Gatorade.
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