Diseases & Conditions - 23 October 2007

The patient is a young boy of 22 & met with a road accident. He is in a comma state with ventilator & is kept under observation for 72 hours by the doctor. Is there a special cure some one knows.?

2007-10-23 04:31:48 · 3 answers · asked by Sun 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-10-23 04:30:52 · 5 answers · asked by victoria 2 in STDs

2007-10-23 04:15:20 · 3 answers · asked by victoria 2 in Skin Conditions

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 04:15:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My 17 month old daughter is severly allergic to peanuts. It seems like we are always coming upon places that cook with peanut oil. I have been trying to find information on the internet, like a list of restuarants that cook with it, but no one gives specific restuarants to avoid. So far I know of Chick-fil-a, Red Lobster, and Cracker Barrel from our own experience. Do you know of any others? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)

2007-10-23 04:14:54 · 6 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Allergies

i feel really sick right nowi know its out there now. i feel nausaus and i have a stupid die-a-rear. i really can't afford to be sick so if anyone has a had and can give me a heads up on what to expect and what early symptoms i might experience just before it kicks in? any contribution would be helpful i'm at work right now and my head is spinning and i can't eat anything ifeel like it will comeback up soi 'm having cold juice.

HHEEEELLLLPPP !!!!!
PLEASE.

2007-10-23 04:10:03 · 6 answers · asked by Kimz 2 in Infectious Diseases

Can one perform day-to-day works and do studies with conjunctivitis? Is it possible to avoid getting it even when some people around are with the disesase?

2007-10-23 04:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by Roy 2 in Infectious Diseases

I have a qts @ the flu shot.
Going to dr today for 1 year immunizations.. Should I ask for the flu shot?
What are benefits/risks?

2007-10-23 03:52:02 · 6 answers · asked by Jen W 2 in Infectious Diseases

I mean, a disease cant just be made right? for example, HIV came to exist because everyone was doing it and they didn't protect them selves. So, how did this one came to be? and what does it have that its not vulnerable to medicine? Was it made BY a medicine of some sort?

I'm just curious.

2007-10-23 03:51:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

They have run two blood test within the last two months and are saying my iron level is too high in my blood. does anyone know what the number should be. and they did say it could be from smoking i do not smoke and what can it do too me i would like to know what the number is someone i know said theres was 14.8 and the doctor said it was too high i think mine is little more like 15 or 16. thanks please help.

2007-10-23 03:46:55 · 5 answers · asked by preetywoman53 2 in Other - Diseases

Hey there everyone, I had a mini shunt implanted into my left eye for glaucoma yesterday. They didn't stick a tube all the way down my throat just a mouth piece put to the back of my throat. I had a cold/sinus infection about a week and a half ago, was on antibiotics and had a lingering cough. The anesthisiologist gave me Robinol to dry up my nasal secretions with my sedatives. After surgery it hurt to breathe in deeply and I was am still bringing up blood, both black and red, from my nose and chest. I went to the ER last night but they couldn't really find anything. Any thoughts what could be causing all of this? Thanks

2007-10-23 03:42:47 · 2 answers · asked by Jon 2 in Respiratory Diseases

is shingles contagious.
ie can someone catch it from someone else who has shingles or is it something that develops later on in life if you have had chicken pox
also can someone with shingles give someone who hasnt had it - chicken pox

2007-10-23 03:39:25 · 7 answers · asked by annonymiss 1 in Infectious Diseases

Hey everyone.
Ive been smoking since i was 14 and im now 19.
I have a lil yellow l bit on me finger due to this where i hold me fags,i bath daily so its nothing to do with not washing.
How can i get rid of it.?

2007-10-23 03:37:06 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ Bαявιє Dσℓℓ ♥ 3 in Skin Conditions

i have this small skin coloured loose flap of skin near my anus, it causes me no problems what so ever, it does not bleed/itch/weep what so ever. i really want to know if there is anything or any home remidies i could use to help it shrivel up. please help, but i dont want to go to the doc or nurse about it bcoz it causes no problems but aswel i would be to embarassed =( also im 13 and female and i weigh about 8st 4lbs please help, don't put no bad comments please xx

2007-10-23 03:32:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

The Centipede was big

2007-10-23 03:30:27 · 2 answers · asked by halconrojo 1 in Allergies

I just went to the allergy doctor for the first time. I have allergies to dust, mold, ragweed, dogs and cats. I also have asthma and have had asthma attacks caused by my allergies to cats. So the doc is recommending allergy shots. Anyone have them and think they work? She said it will take a total of 5 years of the shots. At first you go once or twice a week to eventually you go just once a month for five years.

2007-10-23 03:29:56 · 4 answers · asked by 8162008 5 in Allergies

Ok, so actress Victoria Principal came up with this facial cleanser and serum that's suppose to get rid of wrinkles and help with exfoliating.
Has anyone heard if it truly works? How good is this product?
Pros & Cons?
I just like to get some idea before purchasing it.
Thanks in advance.

2007-10-23 03:25:39 · 2 answers · asked by pangfvlx 3 in Skin Conditions

IS TPPA solely for detecting Syphilis or for other diseases as well?

2007-10-23 03:23:37 · 4 answers · asked by Michael P 1 in STDs

Publix grocerystores. Why is this not nationwide. I am sick right now with a kidney infection and what is the use of going to the ER if I haven't got the money to pay for the prescriptions? I don't know why this is not every where and the government should offer all of us free anti's if we have no insurance. Has anybody else heard of this?

2007-10-23 03:07:23 · 4 answers · asked by victoria c 4 in Other - Diseases

I had a THS test done and the nurse who gave me the results by phone said the normal results would be between 5. 0 and 9.0 and my results were 4.93. I have to go make more blood tests now, but
What are my chances of having a thyroid disease?
What does this mean?
*any information will be appreciated

2007-10-23 02:45:50 · 2 answers · asked by qesloqes 2 in Other - Diseases

Without medication.

2007-10-23 02:41:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have this horrible feeling that it is also going to happen to me. What are some things I can do now to prevent, or minimalize, this from happening to me.

2007-10-23 02:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by KristinaRM 2 in Other - Diseases

I never have trouble getting to work and my marriage does not seem to suffer. I drink quite a lot. I never drink and drive. I never feel hung-over. I don't feel like there are short term effects but maybe long term effects?

Opinions?

2007-10-23 02:36:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Hello
I am worried.I went to the dr to be checked for diabities.which I dont have.But th dr said I need to see a hematologist..Said my white blood cell count went from Leuko= 16.20 on sept.3,2007 to Leuko= 18.20 on oct.4,2007....He says that is bad.And worst case scenerio is Lukemia..I will be honest.I am terrified.Is there and drs or Medical people that can help? Do i really need to worry about leukemia? Can something else be the problem? I hav also had 2 Bronchitis Infections around this time,and finished with Antibiotics.Plus have Asthma,and a Smoker....
Michele

2007-10-23 02:08:02 · 3 answers · asked by michele c 1 in Cancer

Hello
I am worried.I went to the dr to be checked for diabities.which I dont have.But th dr said I need to see a hematologist..Said my white blood cell count went from Leuko= 16.20 on sept.3,2007 to Leuko= 18.20 on oct.4,2007....He says that is bad.And worst case scenerio is Lukemia..I will be honest.I am terrified.Is there and drs or Medical people that can help? Do i really need to worry about leukemia? Can something else be the problem? I hav also had 2 Bronchitis Infections around this time,and finished with Antibiotics.Plus have Asthma,and a Smoker....
Michele

2007-10-23 02:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by michele c 1 in Other - Diseases

Everyday my stomach hurts, it feels like i have to vomit, sometimes i do (sorry so nasty) I don't know if its heartburn, it doesn't feel like anything is burning, nor does it feel like its in my chest, its my stomach, it doesn't sound like heartburn, but when I take zantac, (the perscription), or pepcid complete, it helps, so I guess my question is, could it still be heartburn even though it doesn't sound like it...? I can't go to the doctor because I don't have insurance, I get the zantac Rx from my dad.

2007-10-23 01:41:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Should I get my thyroid checked too?

2007-10-23 01:06:21 · 8 answers · asked by Christine 6 in Other - Diseases

Does anyone know how this STD is transmitted? can anyone tell me how to get checked for this? is it a Urin sample, blood or stool test. Also, what are the symptoms. Someone please help. My BF thinks he got it from me so i need to go to the doctor and get checked. I went and gave a urine sample but he said it was clear. so i dunno. can some one help please. thanks!

2007-10-23 01:05:16 · 4 answers · asked by Ricky 2 in STDs

I woke up this morning with a runny nose and a bit of a tickly throat, what can I do to prevent this from spreading and become worse?

I've also got aches all over my body but I think thats from the Gym from yesterday since I started for the first time in my life yesterday hehe.

2007-10-23 00:49:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

i've noticed that i have been drinking too much water in a day...
i wonder if it can cause me to danger...

2007-10-23 00:42:42 · 8 answers · asked by naism 1 in Other - Diseases