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sen·si·tize
(sen'si-tīz),To render sensitive; to induce acquired sensitivity, to immunize.
See also: sensitized antigen.
See also: sensitized antigen.
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sensitize
(sĕn′sĭ-tīz′)v. sensi·tized, sensi·tizing, sensi·tizes
v.tr.
To make hypersensitive or reactive to an antigen, such as pollen, especially by a second or repeated exposure.
v.intr.
To become sensitive or hypersensitive.
sen′si·ti·za′tion (-tĭ-zā′shən) n.
sen′si·tiz′er n.
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sen·si·tize
(sen'si-tīz)To render sensitive; to induce acquired sensitivity, to immunize.
See also: sensitized antigen
See also: sensitized antigen
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Patient discussion about sensitize
Q. I had cataract surgery with iol implant, and ever since I have awful light sensitivity. Any ideas? I can't go into a "super store" without my sunglasses. My eyes ache at the end of the day. My doctor says "I don't know!"
A. May sound a bit silly question, but have you tried to consult your ophthalmologist (eye doctor, e.g. the one that performed the operation) about it? Cataract surgery, although considered very successful, isn't problem-free. Primary physician may not have the necessary specialization to deal with these subjects.
Q. I heard that patients are highly sensitive to their senses? what are the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia and can they be aggravated? I heard that patients are highly sensitive to their senses?
A. Great answeer...couldn't agree more!
Q. when my aunt went through chemo (for colon cancer) her palms became VERY sensitive and had a burning feeling is there any way to prevent this from happening to my mom who is starting her chemo now? If not, what it the best treatment for it?
A. What you describe sounds like peripheral neuropathy, a well known side effect of platinum chemotherapy which is used for colon cancer. Several measures, including giving infusion of calcium and magnesium, and glutathione were found to reduce the rate of this complication, although further studies are necessary.
However, the information is only general advice, since I haven't examined your mother so if you have any questions about this subject, it may be wise to consult a doctor (e.g. oncologist).
You may read more here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerchemotherapy.html
More discussions about sensitizeHowever, the information is only general advice, since I haven't examined your mother so if you have any questions about this subject, it may be wise to consult a doctor (e.g. oncologist).
You may read more here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerchemotherapy.html
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