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Diagnosis

Diagnosis

The determination of the nature of a case of disease.

Origin: gr. Gnosis = knowledge Identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.Identification of a condition due to the symptoms which are expressed. A diagnosis also applies to taxonomic classification, where the characteristics of an organism are diagnosed to determine which taxonomic classification is suitable to them.


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Help please! case study about Excretory System

... 4. Serum albumin 3.0 gm/dl 5. Random plasma sugar 250 mg/dl 6. ABG (Arterial Blood Gas): pH 7.30, PaCO2 28 mmHg, PaO2 90 mmHg Physician made the diagnosis as renal failure and admitted her. She was treated with intravenous 7.5% sodium bicarbonate, 10% calcium gluconate and subcutaneous insulin ...

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by kochibaza
Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:04 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Help please! case study about Excretory System
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Re: Vagus Nerve

... the next few days the attacks were relentless but only if i was lying on my side or sitting. i did go back to hospital several times but the only diagnosis was anxiety and depression. I did as i was told and commenced anti depressants even though i didn't feel depressed or particularly anxious. ...

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by katrina43
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:45 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Vagus Nerve
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Re: What's the Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Seizures?

... of the internet states that this medication may result in hypothyroid). No cause of the seizures were found and his Thyroid numbers were stable. Diagnosis of seizures can be difficult and is apparently done by ruling out causes; Dad has smoked for 40 plus years, had likely overexerted himself ...

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by rwulf
Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:08 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What's the Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Seizures?
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Odd food poisoning-like symptoms, strange tastes

I'd not take much comfrot to that "diagnosis." It merely describes your symptoms - not their cause and the recommended treatment is directed at symptom not cause.

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by JorgeLobo
Mon May 21, 2012 2:53 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Odd food poisoning-like symptoms, strange tastes
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Re: Odd food poisoning-like symptoms, strange tastes

... of tests done including ct scan. The doctor eventually diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. Although I was thrilled to finally have some sort of diagnosis, I am not completely convinced this is what I have. The treatment (acid reducer, daily) doesn't seem to help.

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by Jrmh
Mon May 21, 2012 12:13 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Odd food poisoning-like symptoms, strange tastes
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