Article: An enlarged cyst could cause swelling in your lower leg because it can compress the nearby veins. Because of this, it's important to see your doctor if your cyst grows. Allow your doctor to examine you, then follow their treatment advice.When you call to make the appointment, tell the doctor's office that you're concerned that your cyst is growing. Even if you've already consulted your doctor for a treatment plan, you should return if you suspect the cyst has ruptured or encountered other complications. If your Baker's cyst ruptures, the fluid will leak into the calf area in your leg, which can lead to: The sensation of water running down your calf Redness and swelling Bruising that spreads from the back of your knee to your ankle Sharp pain due to the leaked fluid and subsequent inflammation, which can lead to blood clots. Since these symptoms can resemble those of a blood clot, it important that you see a doctor immediately in the event that you need to be treated for a clot. Dislodged blood clots can lead to life-threatening conditions. If your doctor determines that you're not at risk for complications due to the rupture, then your leg will reabsorb the fluid in anywhere from one to four weeks, and your doctor will recommend or prescribe a pain medication. A clinical study has shown that swelling, pain, and range of motion all improve after direct injection of corticosteroids into the cyst for patients who suffer from osteoarthritis-induced Baker's cysts. Your physician will inject a needle with corticosteroids directly in the cyst cavity. The steroids help reduce the inflammation and swelling at the site. Your doctor may also use an ultrasound machine to visualize the cyst and help guide the needle. Your doctor may also remove the fluid within the cyst itself. If you have secondary cysts (fluid accumulation from front and back of the knee), your doctor may also remove fluid from the front or side of the knee as well. This will allow greater comfort by reducing pain and swelling and allowing you to move your knee more freely. Your doctor will use an ultrasound to correctly inject a needle into the fluid and will pull back on the plunger to suck it out. Your doctor will use an 18- or 20-gauge needle due to the thick fluid within the cyst(s). Your doctor may also need to perform the procedure more than once depending on the amount of fluid present or because the fluid has accumulated as multiple sites. It is common for your doctor to perform both an aspiration (drainage) followed by a steroid injection. Multiple studies have shown reduction of symptoms and better function of the knee after both procedures. This is a last resort if symptoms persist, other treatments have failed, or the cyst has become very large. While you are under anesthesia, your surgeon will make small (three- to four-millimeter) incisions around the cyst to drain the fluid. The surgeon may not remove the entire cyst because it can typically resolve on its own. The surgeon will stitch the incisions once the cyst has been drained. The procedure typically takes an hour (or maybe less based on the size of the cyst). A larger cyst will take longer because the swelling may have wrapped it around nerves and blood vessels. You can expect to be given pain medication as needed. Once home, follow the RICE therapy method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Your surgeon may suggest crutches or a cane to keep weight off the area for several days.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Go back for a check up if your cyst gets bigger. Consult your doctor if the cyst ruptures. Ask your doctor about steroid injections. Ask your doctor about draining the cyst. Discuss surgical excision of the cyst.
Article: Make sure that the flask you choose is big enough to rest on top of an available beaker without falling inside. The flask of ice will allow the iodine gas to cool rapidly to a solid. Place the iodine in a beaker. Put the round bottom flask full of ice on top of the beaker. Heat the beaker on a hot plate to turn the iodine to a gas. The whole process is extremely messy and the large amount of iodine vapor will stain everything. Do not do this indoors. Iodine gas is toxic, so this should be performed outside or inside a fume hood. The iodine will form a purple gas and solidify into a purple solid. When the iodine vapors come in contact with the cold round bottom flask, they will cool rapidly. This will cause the iodine to solidify and stick to the flask itself. Once this happens, you can simply scrape your iodine off of the flask to collect it. Heating and purifying the iodine is not necessary. It is an optional step to obtain a more pure version of the chemical.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Fill a round bottom flask with ice. Heat the iodine in a beaker. Scrape the iodine off of the round bottom flask.
Article: Find the car you want by visiting car dealers or auctions in Japan, have a friend do this for you, or search online for a car. Or choose to import a car you already own and keep in Japan. Check your own car or buy a car that conforms to U.S. standards for safety and emissions by checking official lists for vehicles that conform or can be modified to conform to all requirements. Check to see if the vehicle complies with U.S. standards by inspecting or having the vehicle inspected by someone else for two different stickers. Look for a Department of Transportation (DOT) sticker in the doorjamb on the driver's side of the car, and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sticker on the car's engine. If either of these stickers are missing, you will need to get a letter or certificate from the certified manufacturer of the car that states that the car meets U.S. standards. If you are importing a vehicle that is 25 years old or older, it does not need to conform to EPA and DOT requirements, although you will still need to complete EPA and DOT paperwork in order to clear your vehicle through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). If the vehicle does not meet U.S. safety and emissions standards, you will need to import it through an independent commercial importer (ICI) to perform modifications to make the car EPA compliant, or a registered importer (RI) to make DOT-approved safety modifications, before it is released to you. Note that some vehicles may not be eligible for these importer modifications. Consult the Environmental Protection Agency's website to find an ICI before you begin the process of importing your vehicle. Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to locate an RI. The advantage of using an ICI or an RI is that you may be able to import the vehicle you wish even if it doesn't comply with U.S. standards to begin with. However, the disadvantage is that the fees associated with modifying and importing a car in this way are very high.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Visit Japan or look online. Look for a compliant car. Inspect the vehicle for valid stickers. Get an independent importer for a nonconforming car.