Diseases & Conditions - 23 October 2007

anyone have experience with this

2007-10-23 16:06:33 · 5 answers · asked by chellywelly 2 in Cancer

2007-10-23 15:28:22 · 12 answers · asked by Michelle S 1 in Diabetes

I had an Upper GI today (the barium swallow test) and as I was looking at the screen, they showed my stomach. On the screen (due to the barium) made my stomach black, but there were white dots here and there. Even on the duadom (sp?). I asked my dad about it and he said that those are starts of stomach ulcers. Apparantly, I've been under so much stress that my stomach is producing too much acid and in so little words, eating my stomach and intestines alive. I can't wrap my brain around it. I know it's treatable but still, it's so shocking.

Has anybody else had this? Can someone tell me if they had an Upper GI and what they got back as results? Is it normal to be acting like this? I'm worried, yet calm and relieved.

2007-10-23 15:23:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Ok so my uncle has cancer and me and my family talked about it a while and everyone in my family believes that doctors DO have a cure for cancer and they are not doing anything about it. Everyone in my family agrees that they are getting rich off everyone fundraising and donating money to find a cure for cancer. I too believe this 100 percent. Its like my father said, they can clone people with all this new technology now adays but they can't cure a sickness? Thats very strange. My family does not donate money to any cancer society now like we used to. If the doctors did say they found a cure they would be loosing all this donated money from people to find a cure. People have been donating money for years and years and where is it all going? How much could it possibly cost? I believe they do have a cure and are just out for all the money being donated. What is your opinion on this?
It makes me mad because loved ones are dieing when they could be living a fuller life

2007-10-23 15:14:36 · 17 answers · asked by Jamie-Lynn 3 in Cancer

2007-10-23 14:49:19 · 1 answers · asked by Thursday 1 in Infectious Diseases

My friend says if you are too clean then your body loses resistance to bugs and infection it could fight off. He thinks a little dirt is good for us. Does this make sense to you or is he crazy?
He thinks its funny that his grandson drops food on the garage floor then eats it.

2007-10-23 14:48:55 · 3 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-23 14:36:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

My daughter is trying to loose the weight but it doesn't come of as easliy as it went on.

2007-10-23 14:32:37 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs J 6 in Skin Conditions

I cant afford more than like $5 on lotion or whatever for my zits

2007-10-23 14:30:39 · 28 answers · asked by Diana 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-23 14:27:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

what are they?

2007-10-23 14:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by cdy_cambell 2 in Diabetes

2007-10-23 14:10:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

She said it had been there since sunday (or at least that is when she noticed a bump). It is tuesday, what should I do now? It was definately engorged but we really had to work to get it out.

2007-10-23 14:08:36 · 14 answers · asked by macy 2 in Skin Conditions

Because we got a notice home from my school today saying that it is spreading around, and a few other kids from other school discricts have actually died from it. Do you know what it is and how to prevent it?

2007-10-23 14:08:19 · 8 answers · asked by Miss New Jersey =] 5 in Infectious Diseases

hi, I have 3 boys, ages 14,11 and 9. When they are in chlorinated pools for an extended period of time...ie when on vacation, their skin on their face and neck, sometimes on their arms becomes very red and blotchy and when I apply sunscreen it stings!!!!! This usually happens on about day 2 or 3 of our vacation after prolonged exposure to the pool water. Any suggestions for any barriers that could be applied to their skin to prevent the initial problem from happening or any suggestions at all!!! thanks.

2007-10-23 14:03:13 · 1 answers · asked by Rachel J 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-23 14:01:15 · 2 answers · asked by tiny_tot34 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-23 13:59:05 · 11 answers · asked by oet 1 in Diabetes

2007-10-23 13:57:54 · 4 answers · asked by Honeywest 2 in Infectious Diseases

In my neck, above the collarbone, I feel a small lump. It doesn't feel rock-hard but is kind of firm, feels like what can be described as "movable", doesn't hurt, and is not swollen (the whole thing can fit on the center of the top of my finger, and isn't readily visible: you have to feel for it even if I turn my head all the way over).

These things appear to be in my favor:
1. The apparent absense of swelling, small
2. No B symptoms
3. Firm and not rock-hard
4. Moveable

These things appear to spell out cancer:
1. Lack of pain. Although I can't feel pain in any of my other neck lymph nodes.
2. The fact that there is firmness at all

I am otherwise very healthy, I have an immune system built like a tank and my cuts and bruises heal faster than anybody I've ever seen.

I estimate the node has been like this for maybe a half year.

I am going to the doctors soon for my permit, so I'll have him check it out.

If I do, how long would I have to live?

2007-10-23 13:47:07 · 6 answers · asked by Zudd 3 in Cancer

I learned today that my cholesterol is slightly elevated (217). The nurse said to exercise and eat well. How much cholesterol is acceptable daily in a diet if you are trying to lower your cholesterol? I know that Cheerios and oatmeal are supposed to help lower it, are there any other foods or tricks that work?

2007-10-23 13:35:08 · 4 answers · asked by BERT 6 in Heart Diseases

Hi, I want to line my house with rope light in one room but the tag on the light says it conatins lead and may cause cancer. I want to string this stuff over my head, is it healthy to be living in a room with cancer causing rope light hanging over your head. Or is it just more of a legal warning ?

2007-10-23 13:29:39 · 3 answers · asked by Adicbatic 2 in Cancer

Does the blood have to be wet to contract HIV or can the blood be dry and you be okay?

2007-10-23 13:28:38 · 6 answers · asked by monique 1 in STDs

Help will be appreciated, thanx in advance.

2007-10-23 13:26:00 · 2 answers · asked by "Johns" 7 in Skin Conditions

I felt like I may have had a cold sore coming on the side of my lip but was performing oral sex on my girlfriend. The cold sore wasn't inflamed or in the late stages and wasn't even noticable on my lips. I don't believe I made direct contact with the area while performing on her, I also didn't perform it long, less than 5 minutes. I'm just wondering what the chances of spreading the disease to her genitals would be?

2007-10-23 13:19:16 · 15 answers · asked by Kyle F 1 in STDs

MRSA... Miami Florida mrsa also know as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Is now immune to some antibiotics ..... actually all antibiotics except a new one that is not chemical but a natural biotic callled Manuka Honey www.google.com search for manuka honey for more info.... i am actually scared because this is a crisis it was 30% and now it expanded to 76% dangerous....

2007-10-23 13:16:11 · 4 answers · asked by DA PIMP (not) 1 in Infectious Diseases

up white runnie phlegm and i been to a dr yesterday, Its it ok too cough up white phlegm, im not a smoker and i dont drink hard liquar?

2007-10-23 12:51:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-10-23 12:44:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Is Cancer contagious ?

2007-10-23 12:43:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

i had a boil removed in my armpit and the tape they used afterward irritated my skin.i removed it and it felt like i pulled my skin off but it did'nt.i am wondering what i can do for the irration and what to cover the incision with that won't hurt.it's a small wound but where the tape was is all under the armpit.help if possible.thanks

2007-10-23 12:39:35 · 10 answers · asked by honeypot0214 4 in Skin Conditions

ok so i've had them like 5 times
im REALLY clean
wash my hands afteer i go to the bathroom.. don't bite my nails
what can i do to prevent them from coming back again?!

2007-10-23 12:37:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions