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fluctuation /fluc·tu·a·tion/ (fluk″choo-a´shun) a variation, as about a fixed value or mass; a wavelike motion.

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fluctuation

[fluk·cho̅o̅·ā′shən]

Etymology: L, fluctuare, to wave

1 a wavelike motion of fluid in a body cavity that follows a shaking motion.

2 a variation in a fixed value or mass.

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fluctuation [fluk″choo-a´shun]

a variation, as about a fixed variation or mass; a wavelike motion.

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fluctuation

(fluk´choowā´shn),
n a wavelike motion produced in soft tissues in response to palpation or percussion. Fluctuation is caused by a collection of fluids or exudates in the tissues.

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fluctuation

1. a variation, as about a fixed variation or mass.

2. a wavelike motion in a fluid-filled cavity.

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Patient discussion about fluctuation.

Q. can serious mood fluctuations be caused in young men by anything else but bipolar? My brother is suffering (well we are suffering it as well...) some serious moods. It's not like he's just upset or anything like that. He has never acted this way. It has been really hard to communicate with him lately and I'm worried. no way to get him checked, he's unwilling. We dont have bipolar in the family, well, yet. any suggestions?

A. The picture you describe may result from many causes. Does he use drugs or anything like that? Does he have hard time these days at work/school/home etc? It may cause different moods. Schizophrenia may present in way similar to what you describe. In my opinion, consulting a professional (e.g. a psychiatrist, because it's not really feasible to diagnose it based on your 5-lines description) may be wise, It's not necessarily bipolar, if that's what you ask.

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Q. Still there are some fluctuations in my weight every month.Can anyone explain? I am an obese guy. But still there are some fluctuations in my weight every month. Sometimes it goes up and sometimes it goes down. But overall I remain as overweight. I was told that I am having water weight and the reason given was that of fast foods. But I am confused. Can anyone explain?

A. The salt in the junk foods will retain water in the cells. Thus this retained water increases the body weight. So, high salt consumption can lead to water retention. This is known as water weight. And this can also lead to high blood pressure. Stop consuming fast foods which helps in losing weight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZLZg0HrFzQ&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vQZLZg0HrFzQ_alkaline_ionized_water_weight_loss?q=water%20weight&feature=player_embedded

Q. I was having lump in my breast which fluctuates now and then. I was having lump in my breast which fluctuates now and then. It started to pain so I met the doctor. My doctor checked and I had my mammogram done. Doctor has told that it’s a cyst and nothing to worry. He had done a fine-needle aspiration test and the cyst is treated now. Are these cysts not cancerous? Can they return? If they return then what shall I do?

A. No they are not related to cancer at all and they do not become cancerous as well. This cyst can return and you must meet a doctor again to get it treated. There is no harm in it. Any change in breast must be diagnosed for the better breast health.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6TDaotL_o&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vJW6TDaotL%5Eo_breast_cancer?q=breast%20cancer&feature=player_embedded