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Hyperlipidemia, Lipiduria, Thromboembolism / thrombotic disease (increased risk of both venous and arterial thrombosis), Protein malnutrition, hypovolemia, acute kidney injury, Urinary loss of hormones, Potential for accelerated atherosclerosis, increased...
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Commonly ordered labs to rule out glomerulonephritis or vasculitis: Glomerulonephritis: C3, C4, anti-ASO, ASK, HIV, HBsAg, HCV, RPR, blood cultures; if there is rash or arthritis: ANA, ANCA, cryoglobulin, SPEP, UPEP Vasculitis: C3, C4, ANA, ANCA; HBsAg, HCV,...
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Encephalopathy? (confusion/somnolence) Chest pain?(pericarditis) CHF / Fluid overload symptoms? Pulmonary or Peripheral Edema? Significant Hypertension? Bleeding? (platelet dysfunction)
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Lose weight. Weight gain is a risk factor for gout in men.Weight loss reduces the risk. Reduce high-fructose corn syrup intake. It increases uric acid production. Limit intake of purine-rich animal proteins (e.g., organ meats, beef, lamb, pork, shellfish) Avoid...
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-Check Postvoid residual. > 200-250
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Non-Displaced Toe Fractures Treatment -Rigid-sole shoe or buddy taping to adjacent toe. Great toe fracture: Treat with short leg walking cast with a toe plate.
