Diseases & Conditions - 1 November 2007

We've all heard that *throughly* cooking food will destroy this bacteria, but can be "cooking" be associated with "microwaving"?

2007-11-01 22:02:24 · 3 answers · asked by ǝɯɐuɹǝsn ɔıɹǝuǝƃ 3 in Infectious Diseases

What else causes cervical cancer?

2007-11-01 21:57:21 · 7 answers · asked by jetab04 1 in STDs

2007-11-01 21:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by poppy 1 in STDs

she has been administered adwizze by the physician

2007-11-01 21:00:23 · 10 answers · asked by suraj c 1 in Other - Diseases

I have been feeling very awful for about 2 years now. I have been to the emergency numerous times from the incredible pain I was feeling. I became very frustrated because nothing was showing up on tests except very irritated lymphnodes. The doctors have not figured out what is wrong, I know that not everyone feels the pain I do.
I have pain in my upper and lower stomach, mostly upper.
I also occasionally have a very terrible pain in my upper back.
I have have lost my good eye sight, I have to wear glasses or contacts now.
My memory has become terrible, I am only 16.
I stay the same weight even if I eat large amounts of food frequently.
I am always very cold.
I do not like eating very much because it hurts so badly afterward and I feel like throwing up.
I have become very pale which is weird for my family, we are all olvie skined.
My stool is very loose and usually floats (I know gross, but doctors are usually interested in that)

Please help, I don't know what to do anymore.

2007-11-01 20:27:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Apparently I have a yeast infection all over my body but mainly on my arm and around my arm pits and on my stomach. I have tried ketoconazal pills, carmol 40, clobex, perscription dandruff shampoo, and most recently clotrimazole and betamethasone diipropionate cream. The doctor said that their is nothing left for me to do but see the dermatologist. What would he prescribe me these same medications or somethiing different?

2007-11-01 19:59:22 · 2 answers · asked by ladybug 2 in Skin Conditions

i woke up at 130 am my time with a sore neck, chills (with a tremor in my right arm resulting from them), runny nose, and a headache which is triggering nausea. i know that all of these symptoms seem unlikley to be related, but they have me so weak right now that i am considering calling 911.

2007-11-01 19:46:05 · 6 answers · asked by Jerry R 1 in Other - Diseases

Botox works great.....any good products....because botox is expensive...What about a tca professional chemical peel??

any suggestions

thanks

2007-11-01 19:41:09 · 5 answers · asked by dianne s 2 in Skin Conditions

can rsd be passed from mother to infant

2007-11-01 19:19:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-01 19:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I blew my nose this morning and noticed a good amount of blood on the tissue...please let me know if this is bad.

2007-11-01 19:15:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

My brother is dying of cancer. He has a very large cancerous tumor in his abdomen, it didn't respond to chemo. The cancer is very aggressive and my brother is fading fast. When I talk to my friends on the phone or by e-mail, I patiently listen to their stresses and difficulties in life and give them moral support. However, when it comes to me talking about my recent stresses -- my most difficult stress being my sick brother -- they won't listen to me at all. They decide to end the phone call and in e-mails they say nothing. They abandon me. What could be their problem? Are they compassionless? awkward? scared? I find it very frustrating. I have one compassionate friend, but I can't talk to him much because he lives so far away. By the way, I'm not the type who lets it "all hang out" and goes into nitty-gritty details and overwhelms people. I just want to be able to tell my friends a little about it and would like them to just listen for a moment.

2007-11-01 18:49:15 · 19 answers · asked by Andee 6 in Cancer

Some clinics can help or not?

2007-11-01 18:43:31 · 8 answers · asked by jana silva 1 in Other - Diseases

My best friend in the world just told me that he's doctor is having him go and get bloodwork done and get test on hes mole...

I'm TRYING to stay calm...But it's hard...

He's mole is on he's neck...
He's had it since birth...
It grown lately...
The grown part hurts...
It started to bleed last night...
He's cousin just found out he has cancer...

Please...SOMEONE tell me something...

I've done my research on google...But I will like to hear from you guys!!!

2007-11-01 18:36:38 · 5 answers · asked by `~Its love~` 3 in Cancer

2007-11-01 17:18:03 · 5 answers · asked by eiderhow 1 in Other - Diseases

I've been using Clinique's ACNE SOLUTIONS system for about 3.5 months now, and it was recommended to me by a friend of mine to start taking vitamin A to further improve my skin... how will adding this to my daily intake improve my skin/body? They're actually 10,000 IU, but she told me to take two... so yeah. Any info will be MUCH appreciated! (~8

2007-11-01 17:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by jkeps08 1 in Skin Conditions

i just saw a weird white hair in the middle of my chest... its about... a little less than an inch... i am 16 and i have black hair...everywhere... whats with this white hair?.... im not old.......i dont have chest hair either... and that hair just looks retarded... anyways i pulled it out

2007-11-01 16:39:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I'm trying to dissuade my roommate from smoking, and she's got a godawful cough... it keeps me up at night. Anyway, she thinks it's just something going around because we live in the dorms and it's November, but I think it's smoker's cough.

She said she's smoked about 35 cigarettes ever, and I believe her because she did say a while ago that she was excited to start smoking.

So, could it be smoker's cough?

2007-11-01 16:31:16 · 9 answers · asked by Rat 7 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-01 16:26:25 · 17 answers · asked by Yolin 2 in Other - Diseases

My boyfriend definitely has problems with his digestive system but I am not a doctor so I don’t know what the problem is. His symptoms include sporadic vomiting, almost always in the early morning (6:30-7:30). However, only occurring every three weeks or so and lasting one to three days. Some times the vomit will contain food; sometimes dry heaves (no contents in vomit). His stomach is also constantly aching. He also experiences pain when passing stool there is blood at times. I think small amounts. Not sure if the blood is dark or red. I think the color would be a sign of weather the location is in the upper or lower intestine. He has been to countless doctors, gotten a biopsy and looked at with a scope. Yet, no doctor has given us closure or a plan for treatment, not even an attempt at a diagnosis. The problem has been with him for years. He is 20 years old and used drugs in the past such as large amounts of ecstasy (which I suspect to have some part in this, like how Aspirin can mess up your stomach) He lost about 20 pounds during that time which is most likely a result of the drug use or the onset of his sickness. Please help If you can! I say it’s an ulcer and hemorrhoids. THANK YOU

2007-11-01 16:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by morgan 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-01 16:13:54 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I'd recently found what seems to be my left tonsil ( not sure, having never had much experience with mouths, but pretty confident ) to be swollen, starting two days ago. At first I thought my throat was just dry, as I could feel a slight irritation as it bumped against the back of my tongue, but upon looking in a mirror...
Doesn't seem to have any discoloration, and it isn't VERY large, or lumpy. No soreness.
I recently read that it means that I need to drink more water, and indeed I've been drinking very little recently, but I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions. It'll be a while yet before I can see any doctors about it, unfortunately.

2007-11-01 16:09:48 · 4 answers · asked by garbeld 2 in Infectious Diseases

My roommate just got Herpes (and no, I'm not referring to myself, it really is my roommate lol). And I remember hearing a possible myth that you can get the STD from using the same toliet seat as those who are infected. Is that true? If so, what can I do to prevent getting it?

2007-11-01 16:08:14 · 38 answers · asked by kalokerikoritsi 2 in STDs

Ever since I was like 6 years old, I have had these little bumbs on my arms.
Above my elbows up to right before my shoulders.
I'm 13 now, & I still have them.
It's embaressing cuz if people feel my arms they think I have like pimples on them or goosebumps or something.

What are they & how can I make them go away?

2007-11-01 15:57:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i get at least 5 every winter. I have tryed washing me hands more often but that doesnt help.

2007-11-01 15:44:03 · 8 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Infectious Diseases

I have a sore throat from a sinus infection went to the doctor today, any ideas to help me?

2007-11-01 15:41:43 · 11 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Respiratory Diseases

I am 23 and i went to the Dr this evening for what i thought was a rash and she told me that i had shingles. Does anyone know what i can do the pain until i get go to the pharmacy in the morning. Anything would be appriciated im in sooo much pain right now.

2007-11-01 15:34:16 · 7 answers · asked by Aniya's Mommy 3 in Skin Conditions

i just found out i have mono
and i dont know what it does or what to expect
and i heard u can die from it
is that true or am i over reacting

2007-11-01 15:34:03 · 5 answers · asked by mommy in january 1 in Infectious Diseases

I have yellow mucus and a cough that I can't get rid of. I wuld normally go to my gp for antibiotics but my son spent four days in hospital the last time I took Kephlex. Is there a safe alternative?

2007-11-01 15:32:20 · 9 answers · asked by Mand S 2 in Allergies

Everytime I go to the restroom, I have to strain to pass my stools and it hurts. A little blood comes out sometimes.
I get acne sometimes in my face after I push a lot. I eat fiber but I don't know whats is going on. Maybe I have a small anus or olyps. Ihave no idea. Help! Please!

2007-11-01 15:25:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases