Diseases & Conditions - 2 August 2007

My father is going through chemotherapy. His doctor told him he cannot be around children while undergoing treatments. Well, I am 36 weeks pregnant and wondered if anyone knows if it is unsafe to be around him. He needs rides to chemo and I planned on taking him, but I do not know if it is safe or not.

2007-08-02 14:21:57 · 11 answers · asked by meanno 4 in Cancer

So, if you think you have an infection, and take antibiotics.. but in truth.. you "don't" have an infection, what can happen to you?

2007-08-02 14:07:06 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ B1tchHere ♥ 4 in Infectious Diseases

2007-08-02 13:35:09 · 4 answers · asked by M H 2 in STDs

my brother is 18yrs ol and plays football and wrestles- he just had his physical and they found a heart murmur-the doctors then found he has a leaky heart valve. they said this is normal in athletes but something about ur heart leaking blood doesnt sound so normal to me?!! im really worried about it- anyone have any reassurance?

2007-08-02 13:03:28 · 3 answers · asked by daisy 2 in Heart Diseases

2007-08-02 13:00:29 · 2 answers · asked by monique l 1 in Cancer

The tightness sometimes feels constricted making me choke at times. I went to the doctor 5 times and they said it's allergies. Besides the tightness, I also have pink eyes (which seems to be improving), chest pain - sometimes below the armpit (usually in the middle of the night), and phlegm (more productive in the mornings). Also, I tend to be anxious a lot lately (rapid heartbeat). I have no cough or runny nose, have a good appetitle, and able to exercise with no problems. After two antibiotics, allergy pills and sleepless nights, I'm getting pretty tired of this. Hopefully someone can shed light on what this is or what I can do to feel comfortable. Your advice/knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2007-08-02 12:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by ЖЖЖ 3 in Allergies

have these tiny skin colored growtht kinda things on my inner labia is it normal?

2007-08-02 12:10:52 · 3 answers · asked by nicky 2 in STDs

I am 18 yrs old , 6 foot 3 weigh 200 lbs. my blood pressure is approx. 135/75 is that considered pre-hypertension?

2007-08-02 11:30:10 · 4 answers · asked by france_denis26 1 in Heart Diseases

I have recently read that 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism which is significantly higher than the 1 in 166 that has become the common figure. At this rate we could eventually see 1 in 25 children diagnosed or perhaps one day even 1 in 4. If we can't figure out what causes this or how to cure it, it could one day overwhelm us as a nation if not a species.

Do you think that this could ever be a possibility and if so what could we do about it?

2007-08-02 10:29:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-08-02 10:28:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-08-02 10:16:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I read this somewhere.

2007-08-02 10:09:22 · 22 answers · asked by Wootbabygirlwoot 1 in Diabetes

Has anyone ever had an allergic reaction to Clearasil?
Or specifically the Clearasil Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub?

Symptoms are hives...
And feeling sick.

I've used it a couple times in a matter of about 1 week to 2.

Any advice?

2007-08-02 10:00:53 · 2 answers · asked by Taylurr Babee. 2 in Allergies

2007-08-02 09:54:25 · 16 answers · asked by kpfellow 2 in Diabetes

what is anxiety attacks. lately ive been getting this feelings nervous dont know why.

2007-08-02 09:46:51 · 4 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Respiratory Diseases

but not even know it. My mother went to a cardiologist today and he told her she had a slight heart attack. She can't remeber being in any pain. Does this happen often?
She is 60 years old.

2007-08-02 09:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I recently was very sick and my doctor recommended Mucinex D to help with the symptoms. While I was taking it, I also seemed to help with the stuffiness and cogestion related to my allergies and I felt very clear. I was just wondering if it would be safe to take this daily?

2007-08-02 09:36:18 · 4 answers · asked by ekimollidrac 3 in Allergies

2007-08-02 09:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by blondy2476 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I got sick June 30... I was showing symptoms of a cold that had been going around - a cough and a fever. Only everyone around me got better within a week or so.

I had crap in my lungs for the entire month of July. I kept trying to keep up with my workouts anyway, but it was hard since my breathing was hindered.

I finally saw my doc today - he gave me antibiotics and ordered a chest x-ray - said I had "bacterial pneumonia".

Other than having crap in my lungs, I have felt perfectly fine. Did I cause my cold to become pneumonia by continuing to work out while sick? Should I now take a week off and wait for the antibiotics to kick in?

2007-08-02 09:28:12 · 5 answers · asked by nephthys76 5 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-08-02 09:25:54 · 7 answers · asked by tnmommie 2 in Cancer

Online resources say that it's a myth that you can pick them up from public toilet seats or casual contact. The same resources say that they die without blood in 24 hours. If that's true, then why do you need to boil sheets and clothes? Why not just wash them in the laundry and leave them unused for a long while 'till they die?

2007-08-02 09:18:49 · 7 answers · asked by satyr_cub 1 in STDs

Ive been short of breath for like 2 years and ive been getting light headed, ive some dull achy pain occasionaly that last like 2-3 min. and i did a whole bunch of test and everything was normal except my heart monitor showed my resting heart rate at 114 and the highest it got was 158 ( and that was with very very minimul activity, i only went to the store with my mom) and then i had an echo done today and the tech. couldnt tell me anything because my doc. is suppost to but this is what he wrote under comment. ejection fraction 55%, tachycardia with irregularity and possible left atrial compression, can anyone tell me what that acctual means? thank you :)

2007-08-02 09:18:30 · 2 answers · asked by sarah 1 in Heart Diseases

It doesn't cure anything. your still going to get outbreaks, and your still contagious during an outbreak and whenever the virus is present. symptons or not.

2007-08-02 09:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

How often do you get outbreaks? And how bad / what are the symptoms when you do get one?

I've had it for two years, in the last year I've had about 6 outbreaks. OK, they are practically unnoticeable, but I am curious about others, because I was told when I got it 50% of people with genital hsv1 never get another outbreak. I guess I must just be unlucky. My sister didn't get one for six years after her primary.

Just curious about how others are finding it, I suppose.

2007-08-02 09:07:28 · 4 answers · asked by mayflower25 6 in STDs

While I do not want to jinx myself into thinking I have something I do not have, I am realistic about some of the symptoms I have.

I am obese. I am 5'5" 285 lbs.
Diabetes runs in my family *all my maternal great-aunts, my maternal grandma and my mom are all diabetics*
I am always hungry and most days of the month I crave sweets
I feel like I have to pee all the time
I have dry skin at times

Could I be diabetic or do I just need to lose weight and pray for the best? I do try to walk an hour a day through my local park and I have been a vegetarian for 2 years. I am trying to make changes.

Let me also add that some of the symptoms are more monthly too. When I am PMS-ing, I cannot eat enough and I CRAVE CRAVE sugar all the time. When I do go on a sugar binge, I am instantly sleepy afterwards/

Any and all insight would be appreciated.

2007-08-02 08:43:55 · 17 answers · asked by burrell_cn 2 in Diabetes

A patient had a car accident, multiple bruises on head as he was lying unconscious on the steering. in hospital his BP WILL NOT RISE inspite of medication, what could be the causes? Thank you.

2007-08-02 08:27:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

My Mom was told her INR is way to high what does this mean?

2007-08-02 08:24:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-08-02 08:12:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-08-02 08:09:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

My friends grandmother has Alzheimers and was basically told she has six months to live. Now I'm sure the doctor was much kinder in his delivery of this news. and even though there was a lot more information given, this is about all she got out of the conversation-six months to live. Why is it fatal?

2007-08-02 08:07:39 · 4 answers · asked by persaunna 2 in Other - Diseases