Diseases & Conditions - 13 April 2007

doctor confirmed my daughter has strep. How can I keep everyone else in the house healthy?

2007-04-13 07:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5 in Other - Diseases

how mant treatments until he starts haveing effects from it.

2007-04-13 07:42:04 · 8 answers · asked by maria p 1 in Cancer

for last 10 days i am having pain in my 'left wrist'. first i thought it might be a sprain, but usually it would go away in 3-4 days, but this one hasn't gone in 10 days. i am not able to pinpoint where exactly the pain is, but it does pain when my wrist is in normal resting position. It pains if i try to twist it in different directions and angles. just wanted to know is this a possible heart attack symptom? my age is 32. if yes how do i confirm or reject this possibility

2007-04-13 07:39:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-04-13 07:38:12 · 18 answers · asked by Oliver L 2 in Allergies

for the past week, my husband has been complaining that he didn't feel good, and kept saying it was in his chest. He has had a very minor cough with it as well. This morning while brushing his teeth, he discovered his throat was bleeding! (and he has had his tonsils out, so we at least know its not that)

What could this illness be and how do I treat it?
(We have no insurance, so just going to the doctor is not an option)

2007-04-13 07:29:26 · 11 answers · asked by shawniegore 2 in Respiratory Diseases

i am 26. i have no medical issues other than i get headaches a lot- at least once a week my whole life, my normal body temp is about 96.7 and now my blood pressure is always about 94/62....should i be concerned? another thing is i've never been able to gain weight (struggled for years) and all of a sudden i've put on almost 15 lbs in a month!! im happy about that- and no! i am not pregnant!

2007-04-13 07:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by sugar 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-04-13 07:24:58 · 14 answers · asked by eling13c 3 in Diabetes

Question Details: I like painting with acrylics, but the last couple of times I've tried the fumes have made me cough a lot and made my throat feel weird. I used to paint in my parent's kitchen. I now live in a room which is a lot smaller. Do I need to open a window or switch to another medium (gouache or something)

2007-04-13 07:09:24 · 3 answers · asked by Athene1710 4 in Allergies

2007-04-13 07:07:07 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Diseases

A few days ago, while sittiting at the computer, I went to reach for a bottle of water, and all of the sudden it seemed like the entire room spun, just for a second. For a while after this event, I felt a little lightheaded. I have been fine since, but felt a little lightheaded earlier as I was going to sit on a table. I am an 18 year old male, and the only thing I can think of to tell you is that I take Airborne, and occasionally I take Simply Sleep to help me fall asleep (I am in College). Also lately I have been having a lot of gas, and for the past 2 days the muscles in my legs have ached. I am drinking water, so i do not think I am dehydrated, but I am not sure what it could be. I don't know if I should go to the doctor, but I am starting to worry a little bit. What do you think?

2007-04-13 06:56:16 · 11 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-04-13 06:11:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

prevalance cardiovascular in Iran

2007-04-13 05:53:25 · 2 answers · asked by saied 1 in Heart Diseases

I met a guy who was tested a year ago because hes considered high risk hes from africa, and goin 2 school in the usa He tested negative can it lay dormant? I would like 2 have a relationship with him. We both plan on gettin tested if we were ever plan on bein sexually active

2007-04-13 05:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by julie z 2 in STDs

I think I may have skin cancer. Do I just go to my regular doctor to get the mole in question checked, or should I go elsewhere? Thanks.

2007-04-13 05:39:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

if i got infected last weekend, but the cold started on monday. then on wedsneday i got congestion. and now i am sick and sneezing everywhere, will my home be a germfest for my husband who is returning from a trip today? im really worried he will get my cold.

2007-04-13 05:37:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Should smoking be banned in Canada?

2007-04-13 05:35:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I really want to go home!!!

2007-04-13 05:23:15 · 18 answers · asked by rollacoasta 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-04-13 05:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by zeen 1 in Skin Conditions

In 2005, the results of a study were published stating that kimchi showed curative effects on affected chickens. I haven't heard anything since.

2007-04-13 04:56:10 · 4 answers · asked by freelancescribe 2 in Infectious Diseases

I'm trying to get a handle on HIV tests. I'm told (he ELISA) test searchs for "antibodies". Are antibodies just White blood cells? Can't white blood cells show up for a million different reasons? HOw do we know that the prescence of white blood cells means AIDS OR HIV? Isn't there a test that can test for the ACTUAL virus inside your body?

Lots of HIV conspiracy sites say aids might be a myth even "thestraightdope.com " website says that quote "The Duesberg risk-group theory, which we may as well cover while we're on the subject, isn't quite as bizarre. Peter Duesberg, a respected (until now) virologist at UCal-Berkeley, says human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) doesn't cause AIDS, as is otherwise almost universally believed. Instead, AIDS is caused by a general weakening of the immune system due to drug abuse, disease, parasites, malnutrition" ......link --> http://tinyurl.com/oqqf9 ..he is very respected so im freaked out never know who is right sigh*

2007-04-13 04:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

OK, here's my problem: About a month ago, I went to the ER because I was waking up and vomiting. They said I had a virus. I was OK for about a month, then I started waking up in the middle of the night. I was usually able to go back to sleep however. Then about a week ago, I was awakened by nausea and vomited a lot. I went to the ER again and they gave me a CT scan, which they said was fine. However, I developed insomnia after this. I have great difficulty sleeping, only get about 3 hours of unrestful sleep a night and often jolt out of sleep with muscle spasms, increased heart rate and eye twitching. I wonder if I may be having panic attacks or seizures. This is really freaking me out. Any help is appreciated.

2007-04-13 04:43:30 · 13 answers · asked by Mike H 1 in Other - Diseases

ONLY USEFUL SUGGGESTIONS PLEASE

2007-04-13 04:35:58 · 13 answers · asked by j2k43 2 in Skin Conditions

I've just been bitten by a mouse which my cat brought me during the night. I've washed, bled, and disinfected the wound. Am I in any kind of danger here, and what should I probably do next (3:34 am in southern New Zealand)?

2007-04-13 04:35:11 · 15 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Infectious Diseases

2007-04-13 04:29:59 · 12 answers · asked by j2k43 2 in Skin Conditions

Hiya i'm 19 and i've got eczema on my face it is quite bad as there are patches under my eyes and it is very irritating aswell as looks bad. They are just under the bottom eyelids and around the thickness\ length of the eybrow. Ive got a steroid ointment from the Derm and try to moisturize it regularly using vasline etc. but it doesnt seem to help, it went and came back straight away. Its been like this for about 3 weeks now.

Its really getting me down, can anyone help? Could it be anything to do with eye strain?

2007-04-13 04:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i want to know what age it will go, will i grow out of it , i dont want girls to see my spots when i move to america about 19............i just want to know the age it will go away.

2007-04-13 04:15:23 · 13 answers · asked by RAZ-R 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-04-13 04:11:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I am 37, 8 weeks pregnant and slightly over weight. I have been on high blood pressure meds for 12 years. I had to cut out one of the meds I was on because it could be dangerous for the baby. My regular doctor said double up on the lebatilol and give it a week. My pressure avgs. about 140/100. I am really nervous that this could become a serious issue. My doctor doesnt seem to think it is critical. Am I being a worry wart? I am considering changing doctors. What do you think?

2007-04-13 03:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-04-13 03:47:15 · 1 answers · asked by ruhina 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-04-13 03:34:42 · 9 answers · asked by barnaby_362003 3 in Other - Diseases