Diseases & Conditions - 12 June 2006

I had a deer tick in me for about a hour and i noticed it was there, then pulled it out . does a tick have to be in you for a certain amount of time to transmit the disease? the tick wasnt in there long enough to even get any blood i think .. doctor told me to just wait for a rash or bullseye . i guess its just a waiting game?

2006-06-12 09:01:54 · 11 answers · asked by ryan88z 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-06-12 09:01:05 · 11 answers · asked by jobboss1971 1 in Respiratory Diseases

come on.... have fun with this question...... lol

2006-06-12 08:44:43 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ 3rabeezy_chica♥ 3 in Other - Diseases

Lately I've been trying very hard in gym class. I have asthma attacks often after, either because I'm not used to exercising that hard or I am allergic to exercising a lot. I can't call the nurse because it's the end of the schoolday and she's out. If I keep on exercising that hard, will the asthma attacks go away? They are not very painful and last for only about 20 minutes.

2006-06-12 08:42:22 · 13 answers · asked by Aint No Bugs On Me 4 in Allergies

2006-06-12 08:37:59 · 8 answers · asked by kinnayar 1 in Other - Diseases

the only other person i kno wit lupus is my mother and i was wonder if there are any other young people who kno they have lupus.since most people dont find out until later on in life

2006-06-12 08:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ Fashionista 3 in Other - Diseases

I believe it runs in my family. I'm 19, is there anything I can do concerning my diet or my exercise that can help prevent Diabetes in some way?

2006-06-12 07:33:44 · 14 answers · asked by Brackalicious 4 in Diabetes

About cancer

2006-06-12 07:25:27 · 16 answers · asked by tsigeabi 1 in Cancer

how can doctors tell if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? or do they look at your age too? i know type 1 usually develops when your younger and type 2 usually when your older

2006-06-12 07:11:40 · 7 answers · asked by You Betcha! 6 in Diabetes

what is the definition and treatment of a prediabetic person?

2006-06-12 06:59:16 · 14 answers · asked by mehMat 2 in Diabetes

I am at work today. A co-worker came up to me and ask me to research what could cause a stain on the skin. She showed me her hip and there is a large bruise like stain on her skin. She said her doctor told her that it could be an allergic reaction to ibuprofen. She thinks it is something else. Could anyone give me an idea that i can research on this for her. It is about the size of her palm. It looks like a bruise but it doesnt hurt. It is dark in color. Any thoughts?

2006-06-12 06:55:00 · 5 answers · asked by MerGirl85 2 in Skin Conditions

types of disease

2006-06-12 06:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-12 06:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-12 06:28:06 · 8 answers · asked by Dancer and prancer 1 in Other - Diseases

my son has this white stuff forming around his pupil, its a little raised too, his pediatrician says its normal but im still worried cause Ive never seen it before and i have bad eye allergies.

2006-06-12 06:18:22 · 7 answers · asked by ordnryppl81 1 in Allergies

2006-06-12 06:18:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I have had this for several years and seems to be made worse by stress.

2006-06-12 05:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by callie too 1 in Skin Conditions

2006-06-12 05:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2006-06-12 05:47:10 · 9 answers · asked by krishnamurtifan 1 in Diabetes

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2006-06-12 05:23:56 · 9 answers · asked by anthonygonzalvez 2 in Infectious Diseases

A main ingredient in beer may help prevent prostate cancer and enlargement, according to a new study. But researchers say don't rush out to stock the refrigerator because the ingredient is present in such small amounts that a person would have to drink more than 17 beers to benefit.

Oregon State University researchers say the compound xanthohumol, found in hops, inhibits a specific protein in the cells along the surface of the prostate gland.

The protein acts like a signal switch that turns on a variety of animal and human cancers, including prostate cancer.

Cancer typically results from uncontrolled cell reproduction and growth. Xanthohumol belongs to a group of plant compounds called flavonoids, which can trigger the programmed cell death that controls growth, researchers say.

Xanthohumol was first discovered in hops in 1913, but its health effects were not known until about 10 years ago, when it was first studied by Fred Stevens, assistant professor of medicinal chemistr

2006-06-12 04:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by texasgirl5454312 6 in Cancer

I'm looking for people who have experience with different treatments. We used Cantharadin, and there is some mild redness/scarring and I'm not sure it will go away or not. So the next decision is whether we should treat the rest (about 25) with cantharadin, or have them scooped out with a curette. I have a pediatric surgeon who will do them. I'm concerned about scarring, and with leaving them, they may continue to spread. Please help I'm struggling with making a decision. Several on her chest, I want the least amount of scarring. She is still young, and I would think, be more likely to heal better, especially if I buy special creams. I'd hate to do the cantharadin again, because of the blistering, but if it's a better choice....
Thanks

2006-06-12 04:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by pdsocialworker 1 in Skin Conditions

2006-06-12 04:29:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

sorry, i asked the herpes question by mistake. i get confused because i don't have any genital warts... just raw itchiness both inside and out for about 2 months now. however, my doctor told me i tested positive for hpv - type 1. i have already had cervical cancer so this scares me quite a bit.

2006-06-12 04:22:34 · 9 answers · asked by simple simon 2 in STDs

i am a migraine sufferer -- usually when i don't get enough sleep and/or skipping meals on top of added stress. usually migraines go away when i take 2 aleve tablets and rest. but there are times when i can't rest -- like when im away from home (school or work) so i just have to bear with it. also i commute, so it takes me a long time to finally lie down and rest. one time i was having severe migraine and i was walking home -- when my vision suddenly went out (complete darkness) and then went back after like 2 or 3 seconds. anybody have any idea going on? on why you would lose vision due to migraine?

2006-06-12 04:10:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

During a trip to the ER, they told me that my blood pressure was static. She checked it several times. ER nurse mentioned it but did not bring it up again. She asked if i had been experiencing light-headedness or dizziness. Now, i'm very worried.

2006-06-12 04:03:40 · 5 answers · asked by tan_chica 1 in Heart Diseases

Do not tell me to stop, there are only a few pleasures left in life an that is number two!

2006-06-12 03:57:23 · 17 answers · asked by goldfarmer1 1 in Diabetes

So for the past 2 or 3 weeks I have not felt very good (off/on). I felt sick a lot more than people usually feel sick. and I cannot sleep. It will take me FOREVER to fall asleep, but when I finally do, I only sleep for 4-6 hours. I wake up and cannot go back to sleep. I am always tired too, but I can't help it because I can't sleep. Every day I wake up earlier and earlier. This morning it was 4:30. I don't know what to do!!

2006-06-12 03:45:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

My fiance has a sore throat and I had him open his mouth to look at his throat and there are 3 white canker looking sores there. I know it cant be hand-foot-mouth disease. No one else here is sick. What do you think it could be? He does have green drainage that he is coughing up. Just curious.

2006-06-12 03:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

If someone had the disease, could it be passed down to their grandchildren?

2006-06-12 03:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by Lovely Lady 27 5 in Other - Diseases