Diseases & Conditions - 22 August 2006

The doctors say his viral load is so low it is virtually undetectable and it's so low they cannot even distinguish the genotype...should he get treatment anyway? Wouldn't he have a better chance of eradicating it if it is so low? Thoughts?

2006-08-22 12:45:58 · 7 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Infectious Diseases

i live in MA, i walked in the woods and i found 2 tiny ticks behind my knees. i got them out with tweezers. i know they might carry lime desiese, what should i do to prevent it? (if that is possible)

2006-08-22 12:43:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I have been told that my son's left side of his heart is larger than the right side. The cadiologist says that it looks as though it is functioning correctly, but would like to see him again in three months. Today he was running and held his heart, but said his throat hurt....does anyone know what the normal heart rate for a three year old is? Should I get a second opinion or wait the three months?

2006-08-22 12:38:00 · 10 answers · asked by delfin716 2 in Heart Diseases

2006-08-22 12:37:01 · 9 answers · asked by auntpeakachoo 1 in Diabetes

2006-08-22 12:29:42 · 2 answers · asked by Trish H. 1 in Other - Diseases

I've been reading some medical journals and seen some things on TV and scientists, doctors, and journalists are saying that AIDS, once feared as a terminal illness in the U.S in the 80's is now still serious yet no longer a terminal illness. However I didn't watch the whole thing so I missed out on a lot of info! Are there more powerful drugs to combat the HIV these days. What also got my attention was during a movie (The Night Listener), an aids patient remarked: "Eight years ago I thought I was going to die, and now that's not the case anymore."

I'm glad to hear this news. I hope that other countries can find managable ways to combat HIV/Aids.

Thanks in advance for any information.

2006-08-22 12:28:18 · 6 answers · asked by dragonalex27 1 in STDs

2006-08-22 12:25:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-08-22 12:14:11 · 3 answers · asked by Dr Phil 3 in Cancer

2006-08-22 12:01:48 · 22 answers · asked by levi 1 in Other - Diseases

If someone has parkinsons in its very early stage, is there a way to cure it or stop it from getting worse?

2006-08-22 11:59:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

a friend of mine is staying with us for sometime and i want to know ahead of time what some healthy foods for them are?
Any ideas for dinner type foods?

2006-08-22 11:47:56 · 10 answers · asked by MandaPandaXoX 1 in Diabetes

Okay, I don't know what this is. But everyone around me is starting to get really concerned for me. I have not been eating, my stomach hurts, and i feel like throwing up. I don't know what it could be. Please help.

2006-08-22 11:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-08-22 11:38:02 · 1 answers · asked by bluebeard 1 in Other - Diseases

Hi I am 38years old and have been on high blood pressure tablets for nearly 3 months but as yet they have failed to lower my blood pressure. i am only on 25mg a day. Something happend tonight that really worried me. I started to get a pain in my upper stomach area, into my chest and the pain moved up into the bottom of my neck, in my throat. this eased up after less than a minute, then after another 15 to 20 minutes it happened again, but the pain moved into my back as well. which lasted for about 1 minute, then went, then about another 20 minutes later, it happend again but the pain didnt go up my chest or throat but just upper stomach into my back. the pain wasnt as severe as the 2nd time,and lasted half a minute, not im worried it is something to do with my heart. like angina or something like that, or could it be something like trapped wind?or colic of some kind? touch wood i havent had it for about an hour now. this happend about 2 hours after dinner,and all i had was bland food.

2006-08-22 11:35:30 · 15 answers · asked by bchilligirl67 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-08-22 11:23:56 · 6 answers · asked by debbie b 5 in Skin Conditions

2006-08-22 11:13:31 · 9 answers · asked by lonley_wild_hottie 1 in STDs

okay my boyfriend has had diabetes since he was like 7 or 8 and now hes 21. I dont know much about it, but like will he live as long as i do as long as he keeps it under control or what...

2006-08-22 11:04:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-08-22 11:00:00 · 9 answers · asked by mj_ander_farm 1 in STDs

A friend of mine told me that right after she eats she gets really sick and her stomach hurts really bad. I told her that this is not s symptom of cancer but she doesn't believe me. (I think is bulimia but certainly not cancer). Could you guys tell me what are the first symptoms of cancer?

2006-08-22 10:57:57 · 8 answers · asked by venus 1 in Cancer

I need info for a project, any good links, or info?

2006-08-22 10:46:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2006-08-22 10:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by dazed_and_confused 1 in STDs

What side effects are caused by pestisides?

2006-08-22 10:37:13 · 3 answers · asked by Swallow 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-22 10:36:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anabell G 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-22 10:32:58 · 7 answers · asked by Swallow 1 in Other - Diseases

Does anyone know if Syphilis can make a man have infertility problems even if it was years ago and never got treated?

2006-08-22 10:26:10 · 7 answers · asked by Kuch 2 in STDs

After intercourse today, I had small red bumps on the head of my penis. They are very small, have no discharge coming from them, and they itch slightly after intercourse, but the itching goes away. This happened a few weeks ago, and I went to the doctor and was given a cream and it went away. I was tested for STDs, but they messed up on my test and didn't test me for everything. My girlfriend, who is the only partner I have ever had, has been tested on multiple occasions, and always was clean. I think that it is irritation, because she usually isn't wet when we start having intercourse, so there is a lot of uncomfortable rubbing. Do you think this is an STD, a yeast infection(she doesn't have one), or just irritation?

2006-08-22 10:25:46 · 12 answers · asked by Sup212 1 in STDs

2006-08-22 09:53:47 · 5 answers · asked by bluesky_clearday 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-22 09:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

The last few weeks, my eyes have been puffy, itchy, tender and red. They look HORRIBLE. I took Benedryl every night for a week and they finally stabilized. I washed my face one night with an antibacterial soap and it all started again. I think that's what cause the first reaction. However, they are not going back to normal so easily this time. I've changed my pillow case, bought hydrocortisone cream, and keep taking benedryl at night. If I take it during the day I conk out! Help! Any ideas what I can do? I'd like to avoid calling the doc if it's something I can solve myself...

2006-08-22 09:49:40 · 14 answers · asked by missd1975 3 in Allergies

pills, injections

2006-08-22 09:46:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases