Acute Treatment

Question: What is the best treatment for Acute Lymphocitic Leukemia? 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?

Answer: 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).

Question: What is an effective treatment for acute cocaine addiction? Serious answers only, even better if you have first-hand knowledge of a successful recovery. What programs, especially in NY and NJ? What medications? What methods?

Answer: A 12-step program such as Narcotic Anonymous. I've been clean ans sober for over 17 years. The first thing I had to do was admit that i was powerless over cocaine and that my life has become unmanageable. It sounds like your life is now unmanageable...you can beat this.

Question: What are some treatment options for acute lympangitis? Acute lymphangitis is inflammation of one or more lymphatic vessels, usually caused by streptococcal infection. The diagnosis is based on symptoms.

Answer: Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal. Acute lymphangitis affects a critical member of the immune system- the lymphatic system. Waste materials from nearly every organ in the body drain into the lymphatic vessels and are filtered in small organs called lymph nodes. Foreign bodies, such as bacteria or viruses, are processed in the lymph nodes to generate an immune response to fight an infection. Because of the serious nature of this infection, treatment would begin immediately even before the bacterial culture results were available. The only treatment for acute lymphangitis is to give very large doses of an antibiotic, usually penicillin, through the vein. Growing streptococcal bacteria are usually eliminated rapidly and easily by penicillin. The antibiotic clindamycin may be included in the treatment to kill any streptococci which are not growing and are in a resting state. Alternatively, a "broad spectrum" antibiotic may be used which would kill many different kinds of bacteria. Aspirin or other medications which reduce the pain and the fever may also be given. Medications which reduce any inflammation of the infected region may also be provided. The patient is likely to be hospitalized to administer the antibiotic and other medications and to closely monitor his or her condition. Surgical drainage of an abscess may be necessary.

Question: What is decreased wheezing after treatment of acute asthma mean, improving or worst?

Answer: I do agree with the all above mentioned answers. Wheezing can be even heard without using stethoscope during an episode of an acute asthmatic attack. In extreme cases, you may not able to hear the wheeze even with the use of stethoscope. Which means, the airways are severely narrowed and obstructed with the secretions that result in no air flow through the airways. So, you may not hear the wheeze at all. So,if the initial treatment for an acute asthma is ineffective, the medics need to consider other option without delay. So, absence of wheeze does not always mean that the treatment is successful. It may even indicate the worsening situation. Hope, this helps.

Question: In case of acute Pancreas, How pseudocyst is critical in treatment? Treatment is on for last 15 days, but complications are arising in the form of accumulation of fluid, sists formation around pancreas and subacute intestinal obstruction. How critical the case is?

Answer: does not look like a good sign . pseudocyst do resolve with the passage of time; either they can do a drainage by endoscopy or open surgery good luck

Question: What happens if you don't seek treatment for Acute Renal Failure? A completely hypothetical question. I was wondering what lasting affects will occur

Answer: Death

Question: What causes Acute Renal Insuffiency; the symptoms and treatment? What caused Renal Insuffiency, the symptoms, and what is the treatment?

Answer: The following can lead to acute renal failure: a blockage of urine flow out of the kidneys and into the bladder exposure to certain drugs exposure to toxic substances significant loss of blood or sudden drop in blood flow to the kidneys At first, there are no specific signs or symptoms of acute renal failure. But as the disease gets worse, many people have decreased urine output. As a result, fluid builds up in the body tissues and organs. Here are some common symptoms of acute renal failure: irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias excess fluid in the abdomen, called ascites cognitive impairments, which include an altered mental status coma palpitations, which are unusual sensations of the heart beating rapidly in the chest shortness of breath edema, which means swelling of the extremities Diuretic medicines, known as water pills, are sometimes used to help the kidneys get rid of fluid in the body. In other situations, fluids are given to promote increased blood flow to the kidneys. If blood loss or shock has occurred, blood transfusions ay be given. Salt imbalances are monitored closely. Medicines can be given to lower elevated electrolytes levels. Dialysis may be used to replace kidney function until the acute renal failure resolves. Dialysis is a procedure where the blood flow from a person is redirected through a special machine. The machine filters the blood and then returns it to the person.

Question: I suffer from acute migraines, does anyone know the best treatment for a migraine? I tried Imatrex, no help! I also have an allergy to NSAIDS, morphine & codeine.

Answer: A magnesium deficiency can cause migraines. Nuts are rich in magnesium.