Whats the treatment of polyateritis nodosa?
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Treatment usually consists of large doses of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation along with immunosuppressant drugs to counter the body's autoimmune response. Treatment usually lasts for at least one year to eighteen months, with medication doses gradually being reduced over the period as long as the inflammation remains under control. Full recoveries have been recorded with some patients experiencing no relapses. Past studies have shown that the 5 year survival rate for PAN with no treatment is 13%, with steroids alone 50%, and with steroids and immunosuppressants 80%+, but survival rates are increasing as treatment regimes become better focussed. \n\nBase treatment is fairly well established, but even so full scientific consensus is not 100% agreed upon. However, recent evidence points to a requirement in the first instance of an aggressive treatment with cortico-steroids (daily 500mg IV pulses of methylpredisolone for one to three days) followed by prednisolone at 1mg/kg bodyweight per day for 4 to 6 weeks (orally) after which the dose can be tapered progressively. Concurrent immunosuppressants are compulsory comprising 125mg daily Cyclophosphamide (orally). Current wisdom also suggests benefits with pulses of cyclophosphamide at 0.5. to 0.6gr/sqm at days 0, 15, 30 and then every 4 weeks for 6 pulses. Again the cyclophosphamide can be progressively tapered and a maintenance treatment with Azathioprine is indicated at 2mg/kg bodyweight per day. Imuran is often used as a replacement therapy for Cyclophosphamide as well.
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antibiotic cream and lotion should help - neosporan- keep the leg clean and dry- and if all else fails, have it amputated and get a wooden one.
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Currently there is no cure for PKD, not with conventional medicine or (despite what you have been told) alternative medicine.\n\nUltrasound (sonogram) is usually used to diagnose this especially when the cysts are active. Genetic testing confirms the diagnosis.  CTs & MRIs can be used but are not ususally required.  The extra imaging you have had may have been redundant and unneccessary.  For now, get a hold of all your films, reports and labs -- you will need them.  The main concern at this time is to prevent or control pain, high blood pressure and UTIs and well as find help.\n\nYou may want to contact the Kidney Foundation and see what they suggest.  Call to get an 800 number and check their website.  They may have programs for someone in your situation, programs that will give you immediate help.\n\nMy hope is that you can avoid ESRD (end-stage renal disease), kidney failure and transplant.\n\nI'm not certain if you are eligible for Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits through the Social Security Administration but it's something to investigate.  You would need the medical information I suggested you acquire and any written physician statements you can get concerning the probable diagnosis.  If I am able to find additional help for you, a grant perhaps, I will contact you if I'm able.\n\nGod bless you and your family.  You're in a very frustrating position but I'm sure there are others who will try to help.  You're not alone!
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try FUNGRYX\n\nat this link. good luck. \nhttp://www.symptoms-ringworm-treatment.com/get-rid-of-ringworms.html
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Sorry don't know any one. But your family doctor could give you medication for it.
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Cut down on fatty food and try the Clearasil or Neutrogina washes but it they don't clear go to your doctor.  There are now medical treatments for this problem.  Don't allow the doctor to just say, wash better or something, tell him the things you have tried and ask for something.
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The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms, prevent complications and delay progressive kidney damage. Treatment of the causative disorder is necessary to control nephrotic syndrome. Treatment may be required for life.\n\nCorticosteroid, immunosuppressive, antihypertensive, and diuretic medications may help control symptoms. Antibiotics may be needed to control infections. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may significantly reduce the degree of protein loss in the urine and are therefore frequently prescribed for treatment of nephrotic syndrome.\n\nIf hypertension occurs, it must be treated vigorously. Treatment of high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels is also recommended to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary limitation of cholesterol and saturated fats may be of little benefit, as the high levels which accompany this condition seem to be the result of overproduction by the liver rather than from excessive fat intake. Medications to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides may be recommended.\n\nHigh-protein diets are of debatable value. In many patients, reducing the amount of protein in the diet produces a decrease in urine protein. In most cases, a moderate-protein diet (1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day) is usually recommended. Sodium (salt) may be restricted to help control swelling. Vitamin D may need to be replaced if nephrotic syndrome is chronic and unresponsive to therapy.\n\nBlood thinners may be required to treat or prevent clot formation.
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There is another solution without operation: Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect is, that the pressure on the discs is distributed much better - so the herniated discs may recover completely.\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.
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No specific ayurvedic treatment for this disease however there are a few nutritional anti-inflammation treatments that could support whatever medicine you take.\nThere are several sections in this article below about inflammation and foods that help it.\nI've seen great success with this combination:\n1) Sesame seed oil (cooking with it and using it topically) I heard about this from a Deepak Chopra  CD. \n2) Fish Oil (filtered in capsules or liquid-cold only), and \n3) Black cherry juice (drink it, very tasty.)\nI wish you well!
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If you have a simple renal cyst, they rarely require treatment intervention. \nhttp://www.urologystone.org/CH14Laparoscopy/renalCysts.html\n\nIf you have polycystic kidneys, no treatment is available for the cysts that occur due to PKD. If the cysts are causing symptoms, these symptoms can be treated so you will be more comfortable.  So, for example, if you are suffering from urinary tract infections, they will treat that symptom.\nhttp://familydoctor.org/142.xml
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I've treated dozens of people that have suffered from it. Its not the same in all people. Some get it worse than others. Treatment includes IVIG or plasma pheresis or a combination of both. \n\nSymptoms are progressive weakness that usually starts in the feet and progresses upwards and ends in paralysis that can last from days to weeks.\n\nThe severity of the illness is highly variable.
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Treatment for kidney failure varies, depending on whether the problem is acute, chronic or end-stage.\n\nAcute kidney failure\nAlthough not every person with acute kidney failure can regain normal kidney function, in many cases acute kidney failure is reversible.\n\nIn all cases, the first goal is to treat the illness or injury that originally damaged your kidneys. Once that's under control, the focus will be on preventing the accumulation of excess fluids and wastes in your blood while your kidneys heal. This is best accomplished by limiting your fluid intake and following a high-carbohydrate, low-protein, low-potassium diet.\n\nYour doctor may prescribe calcium, glucose or sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to prevent the accumulation of high levels of potassium in your blood. You may also need to undergo dialysis to help remove toxins and excess fluids from your body while your kidneys are healing.\n\nChronic kidney failure\nChronic kidney failure has no cure, but treatment can help control symptoms, reduce complications and slow the progress of the disease.\n\nThe first priority is controlling the condition responsible for your kidney failure and its complications. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension), for instance, that means carefully following your doctor's recommendations for diet and exercise and taking any medications as directed.\n\nIn addition, following a proper diet is extremely important in treating kidney failure itself. Restricting the amount of protein you eat may help slow the progress of the disease. It can also help ease such symptoms as nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite. You'll likely need to limit the amount of salt in your diet to help control high blood pressure. Over time, you may also need to restrict the amount of potassium and phosphorous you consume.\n\nIf you have high blood pressure, your doctor will prescribe medications that both lower your blood pressure and help preserve kidney function. These include the blood pressure-lowering medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II (A-II) receptor blockers.\n\nYour doctor may also prescribe medications to help deal with complications.\n\nEnd-stage renal disease\nBy the time end-stage renal disease develops, the conservative measures used to treat chronic kidney failure — diet, medications and controlling the underlying cause and complications — are no longer enough. The kidneys aren't able to support life on their own, and dialysis or a kidney transplant becomes the only option.\n\nThe exact point at which this is needed varies from person to person. In most cases, doctors try to manage chronic kidney failure as long as possible because both dialysis and transplantation are serious undertakings that can be life threatening. Eventually, however, a time may come when their benefits outweigh their risks.\n\nDialysis is an artificial means of removing waste products and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys aren't able to do this on their own. It's not a miracle cure, and it presents significant risks, including infection. Still, it can help prolong life for people with end-stage renal disease.\n\nThere are several different types of kidney dialysis. They include:\n\nHemodialysis. The most common form of dialysis is known as hemodialysis. It removes extra fluids, chemicals and wastes from your bloodstream by filtering your blood through an artificial kidney (dialyzer). Blood is pumped out of your body to the artificial kidney through a vascular access that's created surgically, usually in your arm or leg. Inside the artificial kidney, your blood moves across membranes that filter out wastes. Less than 1 cup of blood is outside your body at any one time. Most people require approximately 12 hours of dialysis each week, usually divided into three sessions. \nPeritoneal dialysis. Instead of filtering your blood through a machine, this type of d
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you met a minor inflammation.  Dont worry it can be cured.  please apply MOBIX ointment on the knee and surrounding area.
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a friend of mine has the same problem, they tell me they use some kind of a sea salt rub on their hands and feet and really relieves some of the symptoms.\n\ntry the link below
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75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated and the mechanism that signals thirst is confused. Arthiritis and many health concerns can be cured with the water cure. Drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water with a pinch of unrefined sea salt.\nExpect great result in several weeks. \n\nTaking a shot glass of carrot juice with a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, a dash of cinnamon and cayenne and unrefined sea salt , three times a day will invigorate your body.\n\nAdd one drop of wild oregeno oil to the carrot juice if a combined water cure and carrot juice drink do not cure your Arthiritis\nin a few weeks.\n\nDrink a shot glass of tart cherry juice three times a day.
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I heard from a doctor that plain yogert to the area will help.  But, I'm wondering if your university/college has a health dept. that you could go to for treatment.  This is a very common problem but won't go away by itself.   Good luck.
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These can be difficult to cure, especially if they turn gangrenous and are frequently fatal. At the first sign of pustules, it is important that you see a doctor immediately. Often confused with the similar looking but totally harmless East Virginia fishing spots, only a trained physician will be able to prescribe the correct diagnosis and hence treatment. \n\nIf you have come here because you are concerned that either yourself or someone you know may have West Virginia fishing spots, it may already be too late. \n\nI wish you well.