0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the overgrowth of fibrous tissue usually produced at the site of a skar?
The overgrowth of fibrous tissue at the site of a scar is called a keloid. Keloids occur when the body produces excessive collagen in response to the skin healing process, leading to raised and thickened scars that extend beyond the original wound boundaries. They can be itchy, painful, and cosmetically bothersome.
How acidity can be prevented?
Acidity can usually be prevented by antacids.
Does blood clot in a glass test tube?
Yes, blood can clot in a glass test tube because the tube provides a surface for the blood cells and proteins to adhere to and form a clot. Clotting can be prevented by using anticoagulants in the tube or by carefully handling the sample to avoid triggering the clotting process.
Can corns and calluses be prevented?
Corns and calluses can usually be prevented by wearing shoes that fit properly.
Blood clot suddenly blocks a vessel in the lungs?
A blood clot blocking a vessel in the lungs is known as a pulmonary embolism. It can be life-threatening and presents symptoms such as sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood. Immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent serious complications or death.
How long does it take a blood clot in the leg to dissolve?
The time it takes for a blood clot in the leg to dissolve can vary depending on the size and location of the clot. Treatment with blood thinners usually helps dissolve the clot within a few days to weeks. In some cases, it may take several months for the clot to completely dissolve. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's advice for monitoring and managing the clot.
What is the medical term meaning overgrowth of glandular tissue?
Nasal polyposis, or nasal polyps, is overgrowth of nasal mucosal tissue. Hypertrophy of the turbinates is another kind of overgrowth of nasal mucosal tissue. Rhinophyma is overgrowth of the external nose.
Can a blood clot be prevented?
Some risk factors, such as genetically related diseases, cannot be minimized. But minimizing other risk factors will help prevent problems with blood clots.
Shigella transmission can usually be prevented by?
Control time and temperature
What is degenerative lipping?
Degenerative is an (usually) irreversible, progressive process in which body tissues deteriorate over time. Lipping is an overgrowth of the bone joints that is a symptom of degenerative or inflammatory joint disease. So degenerative lipping would be irreversible bone joint deterioration and overgrowth.
How fast does a blood clot form after injury?
A blood clot can start forming immediately after an injury. The speed at which a blood clot forms depends on various factors, including the extent of the injury, the ability of the body to initiate the clotting process, and any underlying medical conditions that may affect clot formation.
What is an embolism and what is its connection to thrombosis?
An embolism is a blood clot that has traveled from where it formed to another part of the body, potentially causing a blockage in a blood vessel. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel. An embolism is linked to thrombosis because it often originates from a thrombus that breaks free and travels through the bloodstream.
