Diseases & Conditions - 11 October 2007

2007-10-11 16:34:22 · 5 answers · asked by tonitrendz 1 in Diabetes

Do you think maybe it is the chicken pox or any ideas.

2007-10-11 16:33:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

my brother was placed in the hospital and he is insulin dependent he had surgery on his foot which I posted a question earlier about treating open wounds on diabetics and his foot continued to get worse.. needless to say they cut off the pinky toe all the way back and they are giving him ensure. I dont think that diabetics should be on ensure.. he has a blood sugar problem it was over 300 this afternoon and I believe that its from the ensure.. why would they be giving him this.. he is blaming the levels on eating meats.. he says if he eats mainly vegetables that the levels will stay low.. so can someone answer this is it the ensure or is it the meats....?????.......

2007-10-11 16:14:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

What exacley is herpes. I went to a christian school before the school I go to now, so we really didnt talk about that stuff. And I dont wanna ask my mom.

2007-10-11 16:14:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-10-11 16:13:07 · 1 answers · asked by Maria Leah T 1 in Other - Diseases

my husband will be coming home on t.p.n. he has crohn's diease. people ask if it's a feeding tube an i tell them yes. am i telling them the correct answer?

2007-10-11 16:11:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I started developing what looked like skin tags on my genital region, I asked a doctor about them and she said i could remove them by tiing a string around them. So I did. 3 months later I was diagnosed with having genital warts. I had them treated and now I have no warts. Will I give all my partners HPV if I have sex now? Is the string method just as good as any other method or do I have to kill the skin around the wart to?

2007-10-11 16:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by Bob 1 in STDs

Well, my dad has been smoking for 30 years now, and I'm really worried that he might have lung cancer. but HOW HARD i TRY to tell him he just don't want to quit
my sister died 3 years ago and I think that it even make him smoke more than usual.
he smoke at least 10 cigratetes a day
how can I help my dad quit??

2007-10-11 15:59:29 · 41 answers · asked by BoOoO 3 in Respiratory Diseases

Its been climbing by the hour almost, for no apparent reason.

2007-10-11 15:56:11 · 3 answers · asked by overwhelmed999 2 in Heart Diseases

Today I had an appointment in this tiny office with my 6 month old son. There was this little girl that ran up to us and she wanted to see the baby. I noticed that she had a funky looking bald spot on her head and I got a little worried so I told her the baby was sleeping so she would go away. Turns out my mommy's intuition was right. A lady came out right after the girl left and she sprayed down everything. I asked her what was going on and she tol me that the girl had had ringworm. My son never left his car seat so I'm not that worried about him. But I was sitting in a chair that she migh have been in. So it could have been on my clothes... and the more I think about it, the more I itch. My head is unusually itchy and my back needs constant scratching. How long does it usually take for signs of ringworm to appear from the time of contact? I know what to look for, I just don't know the time line.

2007-10-11 15:54:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-10-11 15:51:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

We were just given a wonderful mare - she does have heaves. She came with antihistamine medication and from what I have read and seen with with her so far, this may be senseless. Due to heavy work schedules, we are weekend warriors as I say, this mare will not be overused or abused, trail ridden primarily. My husband will rely on her for a walk; he is approx 225 lbs. I am wondering if I need different meds, wetting of hay or any other remedy. I don't want to cause her any respiratory discomfort....are there effective meds or limits that I need to be aware of? All responses will be appreciated!

2007-10-11 15:46:46 · 3 answers · asked by Julie U 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I'm 15. My mom is an alcoholic, and my uncle was, so it runs in the family.

If I have a drink one night, will I automatically crave it for now on?

2007-10-11 15:36:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

My father is diabetic. I've always been careful about my diet because of this, but lately I've discovered I've been more hypochondriac and crazy than actually reasonable about my health. I realize that my chance of having diabetes right now is almost nonexistent (my last blood test a couple months ago revealed perfectly normal BS levels, I have none of the telltale symptoms, am average weight (or at least FAR from being obese) and watch my diet), but I can't help but shake off the feeling that I might have it, even when that's complete bullsh*t (for example, when I had one of my RARE bladder infections a couple weeks ago, or when I'm thirsty after not having anything to drink all day). My father keeps reassuring me that nothing is wrong, but I'm still paranoid.

I know something is wrong with the way I'm processing my thoughts here, but how can I get myself to stop?

2007-10-11 15:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

what is type one and type two?

2007-10-11 15:17:28 · 11 answers · asked by Yocool 2 in Diabetes

2007-10-11 15:16:51 · 3 answers · asked by paris 1 in Cancer

2007-10-11 15:16:47 · 9 answers · asked by pebbles 2 in Cancer

I have a kidney disease, and I am on dialysis. For the past two weeks, I have been extremely dizzy, and when I get up, even if I don't get up fast, I get lightheaded and then I get those little colored dot things in my vision field then I just completely cannot see. Also, the other day, my body started to convulse when that happened, and it happened twice in one day. It was one of those things where I could hear everyone, but could not talk. My body just felt like giving out on me and collapsing, but I couldn't? HELP ME PLEASE:[

2007-10-11 14:38:04 · 4 answers · asked by bethanybranson 2 in Other - Diseases

Just need to know for project

2007-10-11 14:36:58 · 6 answers · asked by Angela S 1 in Heart Diseases

Also, is it possible to have large pores but not get big pimples? because that's my skin...

2007-10-11 13:41:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i am a 17 year old girl. i have never had oral, or regular sex.
i found a bump on the inner part of the "flap"
what is this??!1/
please help

2007-10-11 13:40:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-10-11 13:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by bak2deefuture 3 in Skin Conditions

I have a few pimples on my forehead and cheeks and they itch a lot, what can i do about this? Could it be because my skin is too dry?

2007-10-11 13:21:35 · 3 answers · asked by Leo 3 in Skin Conditions

I have Crohns disease and get fistuals all the time. I am sick of having surgeries. Are there any herbal remedies that have worked for anyone?

2007-10-11 13:19:33 · 2 answers · asked by steffi32086 2 in Other - Diseases

the past four days i have had a fever of 103.5 and an awful cough. the fever goes down at times, but then always keeps getting back up.
i know i know, go to the hospital, but the truth is i don't have insurance to pay for it.
if anyone knows of some herbal remedy or anything really that would help please let me know.
thanks

2007-10-11 13:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by the_photo_girl_89 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-10-11 13:15:12 · 1 answers · asked by Terri L 2 in Other - Diseases

should i put vaseline on it?

2007-10-11 12:59:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I've been having some chest pains for the past few weeks, mainly when I rest - left side of my chest. I don't smoke or drink & I was just wondering what this might be.

2007-10-11 12:50:04 · 37 answers · asked by Santos 6 in Respiratory Diseases

Basicallly, i need all around skin care help, every thing you got!!! i hate the way my skin looks, theres acne, scars, discoloration, and im like only 13 and my skins is like, idk, like bumpy and i just have reallly bad skin. i wuold like to know EVERYTHING i can do to help my skin, and prevent it form getting this way again. my sister says it'll heal in time, like when im 20! but i cant wiat that long. i need all the advice (and comforting) you can give. tell me what i can put on my face, eat drink, and do so that I have help with it, especially for the scars and discoloration. I know i sound like desprete, but help a kid out here!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE THAT GIVES ME AN ANSWER!!

2007-10-11 12:30:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

In laymans terms can you tell me what this means.."There is some mild ptosis and malrotation of theright kidney with a non obstucting calculus posteriorly" This was on a cat scan of my kidney for stones. I read this to my MD brother who was stumped by the ptosis??? Any help would be great!! Thanks

2007-10-11 12:24:46 · 5 answers · asked by GI 5 in Other - Diseases