Diseases & Conditions - 7 August 2007

I was told as a kid that any sunscreen with an SPF above 30 causes skin cancer. Is this true? Is it good for you to use SPF 45 or 50 sunblock?

2007-08-07 14:36:07 · 3 answers · asked by Someone 2 in Cancer

I was just wondering if doctors are at all feeling threatened by the amount of information on the net...I have found that all I need to know is just a few clicks away...and indeed sometimes I know more or at least more quickly than the doctor...I find I have to see them less and less......what do you think ...I am a diabetic type 2

2007-08-07 14:25:44 · 11 answers · asked by helen_kives 3 in Diabetes

what's the cure for pancreatitis?

2007-08-07 14:06:33 · 7 answers · asked by nyghtmusk 1 in Other - Diseases

Helloo!

I'm 16 years old and making a book for my own guide towards knowledge gain.And I have a Health Section where I would like to add,well things I should be inform about.I'm doing researches on my own,so don't think I'm just being here lazy fishing for answers.I just want to see different answers from each individuals perspective.
If there's any other thing I should be concern about besides what i mention on the topic such as Unknown rare health issues, please tell me so.

Thank you.

2007-08-07 14:04:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jessie 1 in Other - Diseases

I am starting a Cancer Awareness group for my church in honor of my father and uncle who both died of lung cancer.. I was having dificulty getting the information needed for this effort and was wondering if I should persue this avenue more. I would also like some lung cancer web sites that could help me with this I planned to have a fund raiser to buy materials as well.

2007-08-07 13:33:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-08-07 13:32:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-08-07 13:20:24 · 3 answers · asked by steve102024 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-08-07 12:49:51 · 12 answers · asked by nimbly bimbly 2 in Respiratory Diseases

Ok, here goes. We've all heard about the "classic" symptoms of genital herpes. The painful blisters and nasty sores. We get the nightmare scenario in high school health class.

However, I've been researching genital herpes online. I've read that "many" people with herpes have no symptoms. I've read that "most" people with herpes never have symptoms. And, on those commercials for herpes meds, they say that 70% of people with herpes got it from their partner that never knew they had it.

Now, if so many people out there aren't having any symptoms, does that mean that only a small percentage of people infected with genital herpes have symptoms? Does that mean that for most people infected, it's no big deal because they have no symptoms?

Please explain.

2007-08-07 12:28:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

My drug of choice has been Avonex which is a Interferon, injected deep in the thigh muscle. The cost was $1,400 per month, so I stopped taking it, with no changes. I stopped taking this drug 22 months ago and have not noticed any change in my condition.

What drug are you taking and how much does it cost? Do you like it? What are the side affects?

2007-08-07 12:25:01 · 12 answers · asked by Sam 4 in Other - Diseases

Ever since i was about in 5th grade, ive had these white bumpy spots on my arms, the doctor said it was a "fungus" call phythirasis versicolor..(not sure about the spelling) . As i got older these spots got bigger and spread, no creams the doctor was percribing helped. I was getting very self concious about myself because of them, my sisters were calling me 'Leopard' cuz i had spots...........if there are any home remedies for this, i would absoulutly love them, im a teen, i have enough on my plate than to deal wit gettin picked on about things we cant help..........can you give any pieces of advice about how to get rid of my condition.
thank u so much to whoever answers this
~maddy~

2007-08-07 11:56:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

LOST OF WEIGHT OR fever??

2007-08-07 11:49:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

One of my best friends just started football practice about 2 weeks ago. He has osgood-schlatters. He also throws discus in the spring during track and field. He is a great thrower (about 140' average) and he might get a scholarship from one college around here. football aggrivates his knees alot and he needs his knees for throwing and wants to know if he should quit football. please help!

2007-08-07 11:18:07 · 2 answers · asked by lcplfern 1 in Other - Diseases

We just got a pomeranian (about 2 weeks ago) and it turns out the family member who stays home all day and exposed to the dog the most is allergic. She has developed itching all over her body with watery eyes. We did have another dog that was similar in hair texture about 4 years ago. Is it actually possible to not be allergic and then suddenly be? We've checked her for fleas already.

Thanks

2007-08-07 11:12:26 · 6 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Allergies

2007-08-07 11:01:38 · 16 answers · asked by karalexis 1 in STDs

Ok so today I got a phone call from the nurse at the doctors office telling me that I failed my 3 hour test.. She said that 3 of the 4 came back elevated, and that the worse out of all was the one that was up to 244 "my sugar level" I did everything I was suppose to and still I failed. I am really nervous about the health of our baby now.. I have read and heard from many people that this pregnancy related complication can cause you to have an extremely large baby.. And that it can cause other health issue if it isnt well watched for the remainder of the pregnancy.. I have a home health nurse coming out to get me all set up with my equipment to start testing my self.. I have to test 4 times a day atleast, and watch what I eat.. Does anyone know what I can eat if anything. I was to no high carbs and no sugar, but what else do I need to watch out for? Please anyone that has had this tell me what you did.. I want to get a start on things now before the nurse shows up...

2007-08-07 11:00:24 · 13 answers · asked by auntietawnie 4 in Diabetes

2007-08-07 10:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by teresa k 1 in Other - Diseases

I've had persistent acne for 4 years now, since 11. I'm 15 and thinking of asking my doctor to prescribe me Accutane. Minocycline4 and Proactiv was waste of money.

2007-08-07 10:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by eve 2 in Skin Conditions

I mean I heard it is a worldwide disease but I don't know what exactly it is?

2007-08-07 10:55:07 · 5 answers · asked by Allison 3 in Infectious Diseases

I have had this lump for about 4 months now, it is on the left side of my back, between my lower rib and closer to my front side rather than the spine. No pain, is hard and fixed, went to my dr yesterday who said it is not a lipoma and is deeply embedded. Going to see a surgeon on the 21st of this month....what could be the cause??? My dr really could not tell me much of anything. Scared it is cancerous but cannot find on search engines for a mass like this. Anyone with medical knowledge or personal experience with something like this would be most appreciated.

2007-08-07 10:51:14 · 5 answers · asked by rnr1015 1 in Other - Diseases

seeing as they appear to be the cause of the latest foot & mouth outbreak, should they provide the vacine they produce FOC to all uk farms...

would the farmers trust them?

2007-08-07 10:50:13 · 3 answers · asked by Giggle 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-08-07 10:48:09 · 12 answers · asked by C L 1 in Other - Diseases

My bf is 14 and diabetic, he's been diagnosed since may this year. i wasn't with him until begging of July, so I don't know how he controlled it then, but recently he's had blood sugars from one extreme to the other, today it was 2.5!!! and it should be about 10, last week he had a level of 17 and then 21. is there something he's not doing right, not having the right amount of insulin or anything else, because if he keeps going like this he's going to put himself in hospital!

2007-08-07 10:38:40 · 9 answers · asked by autthcaeookinapomcxidwljsndhuerh 2 in Diabetes

How is it spread and is it curable

2007-08-07 10:26:51 · 3 answers · asked by greg_grill 1 in STDs

2007-08-07 10:21:54 · 13 answers · asked by katchmeif_ukan 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-08-07 09:42:51 · 1 answers · asked by Randy S 2 in Other - Diseases

when people say your left arm, shoulder, neck and face goes numb when u get a heart attack..

what do people specifically mean by it? the word 'numb' that is?

which of these below sounds more like a heart attack?

1) there is no feeling in the places, like u cant feel things with that specific arm or move it etc (sorta like a turned off arm).
if someone pinched u wouldnt feel it.

2) it is tingly mild feeling inside and a kind of weakness? pins n needles.. and jaw is hard to move, tooth pain?

3) or is it pain that you feel in all these areas that occurs all at once and shoots up and down that area?

depressing subject i know but just wondering.

2007-08-07 09:37:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Any comments on supplement risotriene said to help Parkinsons - this is for an older relative 78 - any comments or thoughts welcome Cheers for reply - Lin

2007-08-07 09:34:37 · 2 answers · asked by petetolman 1 in Other - Diseases

I know the symptoms and all.. Thirst, peeing, ect... But what does it feel like? Are there any similar feeling that nondiabetics experience? Also, how long doe sit usually last?

2007-08-07 09:16:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-08-07 08:59:22 · 15 answers · asked by Draconia 4 in Other - Diseases