Diseases & Conditions - 6 September 2007

Does anyone know what it's called when one is born with a birth defect that leaves them with no fingers either on one or both hands. I'm not talking about 1 or 2 missing fingers but basically all fingers missing. I saw a documentary on a whole family who has the condition and now I just found out that this person I know has it. I was just curious to find out more about it.

2007-09-06 09:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by rebble 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-06 09:54:24 · 5 answers · asked by krncuttie123 1 in Cancer

I am a writer and in my story my main character gets a ruptered appendix, I was wondering if it was possible to be coughing up blood when this happens? I remember watching a show when something like that happened, but I didn't know if that was possible.

Your thoughts and opinions would be greatly welcome! Anything else you know about this situation would help too!

Thanks so much!

2007-09-06 09:52:45 · 5 answers · asked by Morgenstern 2 in Other - Diseases

Resident evil...

2007-09-06 09:37:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Ok well I have these little red bumps on top of my vagina area. They don't hurt nor itch ...nothing ... I don't know what it is ...I'm not even sure if it's an STD or ingrown hairs (yes I shave down there) They aren't cold sores or ulcers. I'm always safe and use a condom and I only done sexual things with my boyfriend and he was a virgin before me. Soooo I'm very confused...tomorrow I'm going to the clinic to get tested but I'm not sure for what std to test for ...please give suggestions

2007-09-06 09:35:18 · 11 answers · asked by Talk Talk 5 in STDs

I have type 2 diabeties. I take 5mg of glyburide aday. I have lost over 40lbs since I was diagnosed 2 years ago.

2007-09-06 09:30:46 · 14 answers · asked by satrurn1256 2 in Diabetes

I have a bad headache, runny nose, chest congestion, a bad wet cough, and I'm coughing every five minutes or less. I almost threw up twice in class today, and my Grandma doesn't want me to miss school on the second week.

2007-09-06 09:24:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-06 09:22:41 · 2 answers · asked by TenFour20 2 in Other - Diseases

ok ive been having this stye for a while now... I tried usin the hot cloth idea.. and the tea bag one... and they both didnt work all that well... Is anything else i can do?? besides going to the doctors...

2007-09-06 09:18:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I found a tick on the back of my earlobe 3 days ago, its head was actually in the hole for my earring. I went to the dr. yesterday because it was swollen and itchy and painful. She put me on antibiotic. I didn't sleep half the night. I went back to dr. this morning, she gave me a steroid shot to stop itching and burning and pain med, Ultram, plus topical medicine for itching. I put cold compress on every hour for 15 min. My head is hurting, my lymph node is swelled (dr. knows that). My jaw hurts and the side of my neck hurts. I have taken 3 of the antibiotics as prescribed since yesterday. I took the pain pill, slept maybe 30 min. and it is still hurting. Can't take a pain pill for another 7 hourrs. Can I take Ibuprophen with the pain med. Should I call the dr. back before she leaves today. She is not in tomorrow. This is serious.

2007-09-06 09:13:16 · 8 answers · asked by mbmiller2000 2 in Other - Diseases

I had an allergy shot yesterday about halfway between my shoulder and my elbow. Today I have an area of redness about 3 inches long by 2 inches wide that is filled with broken capillaries. There are also a couple of red "tendrils" that extend up to my shoulder and around my arm. At the end of each tendril are a couple of large hives. It is extremely itchy!

Anyone else have a similar reaction? What can I do to help control it? It just keeps spreading and the prescription steroid cream I have does nothing.

2007-09-06 09:06:02 · 6 answers · asked by Z 2 in Allergies

I was wondering why sunburn is so prevalent in whites but not people with darker skin like asians and africans

2007-09-06 09:03:05 · 2 answers · asked by mc_vikram21 1 in Skin Conditions

I have a five week old kitten who was rescued from a very young boy who was going to keep her in his care. We commandeered the kitten. So now we have her and she has ringworm from her little nose to her little toes. Her belly hair has fallen out and she has bald spots on her back and sides. I am not posting this to get people to react in a sick way and tell me to put her to sleep etc, I am however posting this to ask those of you who are sane and have a good mind and heart about you to aid me in this journey to cure this little beauty of her ails. I have taken her to the vet and they have given her lime sulphur dip, medication shampoo, and glucofluvin(spelling). They did not however provide any answers as to how often I can bathe and how long to leave the shampoo on etc. I went to look up these products and most are toxic to kittens that young. I'm not asking for ideas from people I am asking for your experience and facts only please. All good people are welcome to answer. Tiahui !

2007-09-06 09:00:37 · 0 answers · asked by Xotzin 2 in Skin Conditions

I am going roller blading tomorrow afternoon - I only go once a month with some friends and it's really fun! But I am ALWAYS in pain about half way through up till we leave because of nasty blisters I get. I'm not sure exactly how to prevent myself from getting them tomorrow??

2007-09-06 08:58:28 · 3 answers · asked by Post_It_Notes 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-06 08:57:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Is food coloring in drink such as Hi-C?
Is it possible to be allergic??


please help!
thanks

2007-09-06 08:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by Stary_989 2 in Allergies

I have a severe sore throat, fever, and rash. I've recently had a kidney transplant. I am on a lot of anti-rejection meds. I've recently switched to RAPAMUNE when I got this sinus infection; I was seen by 2 doctors (infectious disease doctor and a nephrologist, but all the lab tests they've done on me came back negative. They don't know what's causing the infection. It hurts so much even when I try to swallow liquids! I am now in the hospital because I cannot eat/drink. It's been more than 8 days. What should I do? HELP!!!

2007-09-06 08:32:09 · 0 answers · asked by LE 3 in Other - Diseases

I was diagnosed with lactose intolerance....but sometimes I get sick and im not sure why. OR I feel or get worse reaction then other times...sometimes im like eh other times im very sick to my stomack and have lots of diarea....i know a milk allergy and intolerance have lots of the symtopms but is ther any way to tell the differnce??
I would like to have soem ground to test my self before persuing a doctor.

Thanks!!!

2007-09-06 08:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Stary_989 2 in Allergies

Hi All.

I am a study for a PSYC test tomorrow and I was wondering if someone could explain to me the different between the dysfunction in the left frontal quadrant and right frontal quadrant.

thanks.

2007-09-06 08:15:51 · 1 answers · asked by lilsawhney89 1 in Heart Diseases

And lightheadedness too. I have it and it sucks because I've been told it's all muscle related and very hard to treat. Anyone else in the same boat?

2007-09-06 08:15:18 · 5 answers · asked by bunnyfriend 4 in Other - Diseases

do they give you an implant or do you have to wear like a strap on breast? i was just wondering because my neighbour had breast cancer, i dont have it

2007-09-06 07:59:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

can i get rid of pubic lice by putting a flea collar in my underwear?

2007-09-06 07:43:41 · 6 answers · asked by matt 3 in STDs

My dad has had two recent acute 'events' of dementia. The first one lasting on a few hours, 2nd time lasting much longer - from 7 am until 5 or 6 that evening. He spent the day in the hospital and left w/out a diagnosis. During these 'spells' his short term memory is non-functioning. He will ask the same questions over and over, make the same 'jokes' or comments over and over and not realize he's already said it. During his health history he heard my mom tell the nurses that his mom had passed away a year ago, and it struck him as though it was the first time he'd heard. He 'forgot' that my sister was pregnant and due in 5 weeks, and he looked shocked when he saw her in the hospital that day, asking her when she was due. He has no problem with recognition. We're all confused. The bloodwork, echo, dopplar, and eeg are normal. The MRI was unremarkable and he's to see a neurologist this week. Any ideas?

2007-09-06 07:37:58 · 3 answers · asked by joes97chevy 1 in Other - Diseases

I've had this seriously wicked head to toe itch. No poison ivy, no rash. It comes and goes. Really deep, giving myself bruiese from scratching. A few others have said they are going through the same thing. Help, what is it?

2007-09-06 07:22:27 · 1 answers · asked by Nica8 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-06 06:47:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

what is pancreatic cancer?

2007-09-06 06:44:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

My fasting blood sugar test is 189 and the doctor told me it was to high. I asked her if this means I have diabetes and she said I cant tell you, you have to get tested for diabetes because this was a womens clinic. I pricked my finger and the meter states my blood sugar is 165 on an empty stomach. What should I do. Please help. Thanks

2007-09-06 06:43:43 · 12 answers · asked by jannygirl31 1 in Diabetes

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2007-09-06 06:41:45 · 2 answers · asked by mungo p 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-06 06:22:56 · 35 answers · asked by niqqie 1 in Diabetes

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2007-09-06 06:13:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes