Diseases & Conditions - 20 September 2007

Hi,

I am having Appendicitis like symptoms and am waiting for the results to come today but in the mean while I was wondering if anyone knows how much does it usually costs to get the appendix out by an operation???

Thanks

2007-09-20 02:43:14 · 2 answers · asked by simi 1 in Other - Diseases

my sister just got diagnosed, so we are trying to learn about it by asking questions, i love this site and it was helpful thus far...

1. she was told to get flu and pnemonia shots when they are available. why? obviously not to get these conditions, but what happens if she does and why is it so improtant to get these?

2. she works alot. she has been dragging since she cut out sugar. last night she had a little ice cream because... i guess she felt like it... but after that bite, she felt like she was on top of the world and could work all night. she had so much energy. if she is not supposed to have sugar, why would she feel so much better after having a bite of sugar???

thanks!

2007-09-20 02:39:08 · 15 answers · asked by got2bwendy 2 in Diabetes

e problems?

2007-09-20 02:24:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

your blood is low in your kidneys ? What can happen? What can be done to fix it? How can your blood run low in one area of your body? My mother had a stroke 2 years ago, she had another stroke about 3 or 4 months ago, I know having a stroke can cause your kidneys to fail, but what does this mean? the doctor told her yesterday that she her blood is low in her kidneys.

2007-09-20 02:13:14 · 2 answers · asked by Kim C 3 in Heart Diseases

Mine is 2777, yes 2777, What does this mean. I think my mom had the same readings. Yes I do watch want I eat, Don't smoke, walk all the time. Yes I do drink beer with the buds. 6'2" 190 pounds, Guy.

2007-09-20 02:03:49 · 1 answers · asked by Me 3 in Heart Diseases

I am an Indian, living in dubai these days.Ever since I was diagnosed with Diabeties, life is not at all easy, Inspite of taking so much care, my sugar levels are always high, resulting so many complications of which lack of energy is the main one.Whole Body Pains all the time, Early in the morning I dont like doing anything? I am on Huminsulin 30/70 (30 units-morn & 28 units - eve).What did i do wrong in life? Can I lead a normal life? Please help me?

2007-09-20 01:57:29 · 9 answers · asked by yogesh s 1 in Diabetes

I'm from a lower middle class family, and health care was nearly unmanagable for us growing up, so I only really visited the doctor for required shots, check ups and emergencies.

Now that I'm older and able to care for myself, I'm more health-conscious and want to have regular tests for cancer, diabetes, athsma, and the like. I want to make sure I'm healthy, because as far as I know, I could be living with some disease and not even know it.

I know many of these tests require special doctors, and I have no idea where to start. I don't want to walk into my family doctor's office and make a fool of myself because I don't know what I'm asking for. I want to test for everything. There's no such thing as a complete check-up that covers all diseases and illnesses, so I don't know what I should do.

Who should I go to? What are the most important things I should routinely check for? What are the names of some tests that are important? Please help. Any information would be appreciated.

2007-09-20 01:29:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-20 00:50:14 · 2 answers · asked by sunny 1 in Cancer

Its been happening the last week. Sometimes it happens while other times its fine. Its bright red and mixed in with the pooh, the water isn't red. Also when i wipe i notice a little blood and my anus sometimes itches during the day. I'm 21 and in need of help! Thanks

2007-09-20 00:14:28 · 14 answers · asked by Joe S 1 in Other - Diseases