Health - 10 June 2007

2007-06-10 07:03:42 · 11 answers · asked by akash_baradwaj 1 in Men's Health

I need to lose this weight im really serious about this im going to eat less and eat more healthy foods like fruits salads and all that other stuff but i was wondering can i lose 50 pounds in 5 months if i lose 500 calories a day? Somebody let me know.

2007-06-10 07:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by youngmec2008 3 in Diet & Fitness

thankks

2007-06-10 07:02:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

in two weeks I am going getting braces and I wanted to know everything what they are going to do to me since I feel in the armchair of the orthodontist.
Thank for your answers.

2007-06-10 07:00:33 · 5 answers · asked by Seio 1 in Dental

my finger is PUMPIMNG BLOOD!!!.... i got it wraped up right now and i dont see signs of it bleeding through....finger tip feels a little numb....if it is a vien and i wrap it tight will the bleeding stop ? and if i can keep it under control wll it be ok?

2007-06-10 06:58:23 · 19 answers · asked by la de da 3 in First Aid

BACKGROUND
A 41-year-old man presents with fever, malaise, and a 20-lb weight loss over the past 3 months. The patient also has intermittent headaches, coughing with occasional hemoptysis, and multiple chronic skin lesions. The lesions initially appeared as hyperpigmented scaly plaques on his lower back (see Image 1). They have enlarged over the last year, spreading to his arms, nose (see Images 2-3), and penis (see Image 4). The lesions are not itchy or painful. Over the last few weeks, the lesions on the patient’s nose and penis have begun to ulcerate and produce a bloody, purulent discharge.

The patient was diagnosed with HIV infection 13 years ago. He denies having any chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, or diarrhea. He has not traveled recently and has not had any contact with people who were sick. He has not spent any time in environments where the risk of tuberculosis is high (eg, prison, shelters). On physical examination, the patient is afebrile with a blood pressure of 116/58 mm Hg and a heart rate of 92 bpm. His respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his oxygen saturation while breathing room air is 96%.

On his nose is a crusted, indurated plaque with irregular borders and central ulceration that produces thick, blood-tinged, suppurative discharge (see Image 3). A nontender oval-shaped crusted plaque with superficial ulceration is located on his penis at the base of the glans (see Image 4). Numerous skin-colored umbilicated papules, of about 3-6 mm and with central hemorrhagic crusts, are scattered irregularly on his arms and face (see Image 2). A diffuse, hyperpigmented lichenification of the skin is noted on his back, with many small areas of superficial ulceration (see Image 1).

No retinal lesions are noted on funduscopic examination. No frank nuchal rigidity is present; however, the patient expresses moderate discomfort with neck flexion. The lungs are clear to auscultation with no rales, rhonchi, or wheezing; the cardiac examination is normal. The remainder of the physical examination yields unremarkable results.

The patient is transferred to the adjoining emergency department (ED) and, because infectious meningitis is suspected, is placed in respiratory isolation. A lumbar puncture reveals an opening pressure of 22 cm H2O. A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample is sent for laboratory evaluation and shows a WBC count of 450/mm33 (0.450 X 109/L) with a mononuclear predominance, a mildly elevated protein level, and a slightly decreased glucose concentration. India ink staining reveals the presence of fungi.

What is the etiology of the patient’s symptoms? Are all of the lesions from the same disease process?

2007-06-10 06:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by Dr.Qutub 7 in Heart Diseases

My feet hurt every morning. It feels like thorns in my ankles, they feel stiff. They also swell every now and then. What could be causing this? I have large ankles.. could this have an effect on my foot pain?

2007-06-10 06:54:04 · 2 answers · asked by amy f 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Right now I take a combination of Claritin and Chlorpheniramine (like chlor-trimetron) but it doesn't work on the really bad days.

2007-06-10 06:53:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

I have eye floaters for most of my life ( little black specs floating about) Wondering if there is medical procedure to get rid of them or live with them.

2007-06-10 06:52:02 · 6 answers · asked by thefourthculture 1 in Other - Health

2007-06-10 06:50:45 · 25 answers · asked by akash p 1 in Men's Health

Should I tell my mom about my period? I havent had it yet but I will be getting it soon because my doctor said so. I dont think it has started but I found brownish stuff and yeah. I dont really want to tell her because I think it will be all awkward and weird but I want to because I will need her to get the stuff for me.....help?

2007-06-10 06:41:41 · 15 answers · asked by ♥♥Abner♥♥ 2 in Women's Health

Without starving yourself

2007-06-10 06:40:29 · 6 answers · asked by girly 1 in Diet & Fitness

I need to know exactly what US states have made euthanasia legal and what they base this decision on..but im having trouble finding a good website with this info. Does anyone know of a good one?

2007-06-10 06:36:47 · 1 answers · asked by Amusing but confusing 3 in Other - Health

2007-06-10 06:36:02 · 4 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Cancer

My mom is 34 and had her tubes tied 9 years ago. she still gets her period but lately she has been complaining because her period has been lasting very long, ususally her period lasts 3 to five days the longest being 6 days. Now she says that her period lasts 7 to 8 days, right now she is on the 11th day of her period! whats going on? why might her period be lasting so long?

2007-06-10 06:35:22 · 2 answers · asked by Delcarmen 2 in Women's Health

whats the point of wrist weights whilst jogging or walking, what do they improve?

2007-06-10 06:34:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Ok. So i would like to know more about the seaonal BC pill and the one that stops them all together.. And will it help stop me from feeling like im going to throw up ,faint, ETC?

My moms calling the doc tomorow.

What can i do for the cramps? Ive a metting in 2 hours and i have already taken Tylonal and mom wont let me have midol.

And im sorry for any SP mistakes im so sick cause of my period i cant type straight.

2007-06-10 06:33:08 · 5 answers · asked by I <3 My Hamster Smokey! 6 in Women's Health

Hey my mom wants to get on that Nutri System diet, it is very expensive like $260 a month. But does it work? How many pounds have you lost in that diet??

2007-06-10 06:26:19 · 22 answers · asked by ♥*´`*•. mommy♥*´`*•. 1 in Diet & Fitness

I am trying to lose 6 Ibs in 2 weeks.I am on a diet,i am doing 60 abs in a day,i am working out.But I started playing tennis.I play every day an hour.But will this help me?Also every morning i run or walk or ride a bike.I wonder will this be succecfull?

2007-06-10 06:23:58 · 11 answers · asked by LIle 1 in Diet & Fitness

I realize it's dumb not to follow a doctor's orders but she told me to aim for a pound a week. But I have read sites saying that you can lose up to 4 pounds a week safely, some which were written by doctors. 1 pound a week just seems like so little to me, and I have a lot to lose.

2007-06-10 06:15:27 · 9 answers · asked by not y 1 in Diet & Fitness

whats the best way to get rid of them

2007-06-10 06:15:04 · 9 answers · asked by Gracie P 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-06-10 06:14:59 · 15 answers · asked by aamomkat 1 in Mental Health

she is bipolar and having a manic episode for the past 2 weeks, the past few days it seems like she's getting better cuz she's on meds and getting treatment in the hospital, but i can tell she's still a little manic, when will it altogether end?

last year when she went manic for the first time she was hospitalized and put on meds, her mania stopped after a month

2007-06-10 06:14:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I was told by my gf that I have codependency issues I tried the groups she recomended but they all use the 12 step program and I got the feeling that the issue there is about getting people to submit to God more than it is about people helping people. So I'm looking for something more scientific and a lot less "spiritual"
Thanks in advance.

2007-06-10 06:13:46 · 2 answers · asked by Justwondirin 1 in Mental Health

2007-06-10 06:13:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

its annoying,,,,she tells everyone that theres something wrong with them, and that they have some kind of disorder, she tells me i'm bipolar and that i havent had a break down yet that i havent become manic yet.....

2007-06-10 06:10:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I have a basketball scrimmage today and I injured both of my ankles in the past week. I brought me two ankle braces and soaked my feet in epsom salt every other night and put some ice cold analgesic gel on it. Do it sound like a good idea to go play in the scrimmage if I wear both of my ankle braces? If not why not.

2007-06-10 06:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by Tommy R 1 in Injuries

Yoplait Light has about 14g of highfructose corn syrup... and this is supposed a good yogurt. Is this amount ok to be taking in daily? How much g's of that CRAP is ok a day? lol zero would be best but lets be serious...

2007-06-10 06:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Breakfast - Apple maybe Banana or Carrot..
Lunch - Salad
Tea - Salad, Maybe Pasta...
Drinks - JUST Water!!

How long would it takeme to lose weight on this diet? My doctor has told me to cut out all fatty foods as it is affecting my heart. I would like to lose around 2 stone. (28 pounds+) I will also be doing exercise, Walking, Dancing ETC

2007-06-10 06:00:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

All I drink is water so I just need to know what foods I should be eating so I can lose FAT and achieve stronger muscles that aren't bulky

2007-06-10 05:59:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness