Diseases & Conditions - 23 June 2007

Well,I am 13 years old,just turned that old.Well I kinda found a small lump,but on the end of the testicle,lets say this is it

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Well is that an endocrine,because I heard they feel kinda like alump.

And if anyone tells me to go to a doctor,how could I tell my parents???

2007-06-23 13:03:49 · 6 answers · asked by dr_duder13 2 in Cancer

Dad is 70.. always been physically active his whole life.. plus, loves to socialize.. and yes, have the odd cocktail.. ok, question - he will be having 6 months of chemo treatments.. every 2 weeks..starting soon. He asked me this today.. would he be able to still exercise?.. I am no doctor, but I guess he was just curious....as I know people who have had cancer. I had no answer...as I understand ..some people get through chemo..relatively ok..and some have a real hard time. plus a side effect is that you tire out fast. Any input about this? He belongs to a exercise facility... and even after recovering from his colan surgery...has already started back to the gym..

Has anyone out there.. in this age group area.. continued or desired to.. exercise during chemo treatments?.. Any information..would be helpful. Also, Can a person enjoy the odd cocktail.. during this period or will that mix with the chemo medication?.Thanks..Chris

2007-06-23 12:46:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

yesterday i stepped on a nail at work. it only pierced the skin but today a small red circle has surrounded it and its a little sore do i need a tetnus shot?

2007-06-23 12:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-06-23 12:41:15 · 3 answers · asked by emily♥ 2 in Heart Diseases

My upper arms are constantly red, and people always ask me why, which is really uncomfortable. Even my best friend asks, and I just can't take it anymore!

Lately I've been getting these red itchy spots all over my arms, and I know it isn't chicken pox, but I have no idea how to make them go away! Should I see a doctor?

2007-06-23 12:26:21 · 12 answers · asked by Blaze 2 in Skin Conditions

Someone at work came into my office the other day with a swollen face. He told me 'it is a boil'.
I know what a staph infection looks like...and the next day, he had a band-aid over it, but you could see the pus bleeding through. --I'm sure it's a staph infection and he has not been to a doctor for it.

I think they're contagious and can the bacteria can live on surfaces for a long time. I have a small child and do not want to bring this bacteria home with me.

My question is:

How contagious is it??? I am worried people at work will catch it and cause a break-out at work. Should I tell my boss about it?

2007-06-23 12:15:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My hubbie went to hosp yesterday for angina tests and they told him he had a heart attack three weeks ago. How is this possible? Can you have an mild heart attack and not even know about it?

2007-06-23 12:00:35 · 12 answers · asked by dixidan_2000 5 in Heart Diseases

Can anyone understand that diagnosis or what could that mean for someone?Does it mean that they have a the disease or what exactly does it imply?

2007-06-23 11:54:51 · 7 answers · asked by 0 2 in STDs

just wondering cause i drink a lot of it and my friends tell me not to !

2007-06-23 11:47:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

My small toe on my right foot is swollen and red. It doesn't hurt in the least when touched but just looks bad. Does the weather have anything to do with it? Because it is winter here. Please Help!

2007-06-23 11:32:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

hi all
im a little (lot) fed up ive suffored with eczema most of my life but at the min it has gone terrible i cant do it anymore it hurts and it looks horrinle im 25 and just want to go out when its sunny in a nice vest top or perhaps a skirt for the first time in my life. ive tried everythink including skin specialists but not even they know what to do. any advice?, whats worked for you? are these so called wonder creams i see all over the net any good.
help i cant pick my kids up properly and every time change my kids bums i get my hands stuck to the nappy and wipes

2007-06-23 11:26:58 · 13 answers · asked by debz 2 in Skin Conditions

my friend keeps loosng her balance blacking out and her head is swollen but she wont go see her gp,anybody have any idea's?

2007-06-23 11:19:06 · 13 answers · asked by ChEeKy_ChIc_Ha_Ha 2 in Other - Diseases

and how long does thc take to get out of the body if i were to have smoked
.5 grams of marijuana over 2 days

2007-06-23 11:01:29 · 2 answers · asked by CurryExpress 2 in Other - Diseases

I'm Costa Rican and I've had genital herpes for 5 years, and I have been having outbreaks once a month at least, always when I have my period. My doctor prescribed Valtrex once a day, but since it is insainly expensive and I can not afford it, he changed it for Aciclovir every 8 hours for 7 days, and then after that Valtrex once a week...this is my second week, ...can it work once a week?

2007-06-23 10:55:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

ill be going to the dermataologist next week to hopefully treat my acne and so that it goes away. im 17 right now and it started when i was like 14, but only on my face. then, when i was like 16 or so , i had it on my back and chest and shoulders. I dont have health insurance and thats why i took so long to search for help. i called and asked them how much it was for me to go and they said it was $90. My questions is, what is the dermatologist going to do? is he going to check blood? skin? what do you think he'll prescribed for my case on acne & scars ? also how expensive is retin-a or accutane?, Thanks.. :)

2007-06-23 10:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by joe_1976_usa 1 in Skin Conditions

I got this mosquito bite on my elbow like 2-3 days ago and it's left a big red mark, it's swollen and it hurts to move/bend my elbow... I'm really worried, should I go to the doctor or is it just nothing?

2007-06-23 10:40:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Someone i know has loud annoying hiccups...why is that?

2007-06-23 10:14:53 · 3 answers · asked by sconyers_a 1 in Respiratory Diseases

i have these black spots on my nose. when i pop them, there seems to be some kind of yellow things coming out of it. i am currently 14 years old and have no idea what this is. is there treatment? what could have caused this? thanks.

2007-06-23 10:12:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-06-23 10:08:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

thru lab work?
thanx in advance!

2007-06-23 10:06:25 · 3 answers · asked by teak 2 in Other - Diseases

My sister has imflammatory breast cancer, she has finished her chemo and is having a double mastectomy Monday and her lymph nodes in her armpits removed. I can't be there with her but would like to send something. Has anyone gone through this? Is there something that would have made your recovery more comfortable?

2007-06-23 09:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by Krista H 2 in Cancer

2007-06-23 09:36:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-06-23 09:36:22 · 2 answers · asked by dustalyn 3 in Other - Diseases

I was drinking all night and had no sleep but anyways I gave this guy a bj and didn't have anything on my lip.. I didn't see anything on him either.. I didn't feel tingly or anything like that. When I woke up I still didn't really feel or see anything it was later that day that I felt it and saw it forming. Couldn't do anything about it thou.. too bad. So question is did he give it to me.. or did I give it to him even though there was no symptoms when I went down on him. And yes it was a very thurough bj and make out session... Oh and I have gotten it before, is there anyway that he could have gotten it from me even with no symptoms..

2007-06-23 09:35:23 · 8 answers · asked by little-co-co 2 in STDs

I've got it for two years now and I'm inly 13...........now I'm on a treatment from my dermatologist but I'm so embarrased of my face.........it's not severe but still...I am concerned that my acne won't cure and that I will have scars when I'll be older

2007-06-23 09:34:18 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Hi, This morning I was in lots of pain (I have a slipped disc) and had run out of Tramadol, so took 2 Solpodol tablets with my anti-inflammatory pill. Ive neevr taken Solpodol before, but have taken co-proximal and co-codemal.

Almost straight away I had a severe stomach ache, and my hands began to burn and itch. Then my feet. It spread to my torso, legs and face within a few minutes, I felt as if Id fallen into a load of stinging nettles, it was very hot and itchy. Then I had trouble breathing, found it hard to swallow, and was sick.

I felt really unwell, it scared me a lot. Tonight I still dont feel right, kind of drained and weak, my skin is tender but not red and swollen any longer, and Im exhausted.

Was this because of the Solpodol? Could it have been the Diclofenic? (Im assuming it WAS a reaction to the tablets, I cant think what else it could be?) Has anyone else had this with these tablets?

2007-06-23 09:23:07 · 5 answers · asked by bb2002 2 in Allergies

this is as big as a penny piece but has tiny looking blisters in the middle. it is on my belly and does not itch or no soreness

2007-06-23 09:16:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

She is five months old and got pneumonia. He temprature reached 106 degree. she now has been treated and is better but can no longer walk. Her hind legs just wont function. No problems seen with xrays and Medical attention. Why do you suppose this is?

Thank you,

Petnuia's parents

2007-06-23 09:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

My daughter's lung collapsed at birth and after three weeks was released from the NICU with no medications or machines. She was sounding very congested and her Dr. finally referred her to an ENT. That Dr. found that her adnoids were growing down into her throat which caused apnea. She is too young for surgery but her apnea monitor sounds often. A sleep study has confirmed that her saturation (blood oxygen) dropped below 70 % at times and put her on oxygen at home when she sleeps which is quite the challenge. Since then she has also been diagnosed with PDA and ASD Heart diseases; Anemia (even with iron suppliments); high platelet count; pulmonary hypertension. I'm at my witts end! I feel that I'm seeing all these different doctors and no one is putting the information together. They are all puzzled at how healthy she looks to have all of these things wrong. Is anyone in a simular situation or could shed some light on what could be going on? She is so precious. God bless!

2007-06-23 09:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by Christi C 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-06-23 08:51:03 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa W 1 in Respiratory Diseases