Diseases & Conditions - 5 November 2007

2007-11-05 23:09:54 · 3 answers · asked by karen_gormley 4 in Other - Diseases

I have recently been informed from my mother that a relative of mine has been diagnosed with cancer. We've been told that this person didn't want to tell anyone and doesn't want to be treated differently. How can you support this person during this time and acknowledge the fact that you know without treating them differently. My heart goes out to this person and I'd like to do something but don't want to make them feel bad. Please tell me what I can do?

2007-11-05 22:46:56 · 4 answers · asked by Violet 4 in Cancer

2007-11-05 22:23:37 · 29 answers · asked by Joseph R G 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-11-05 22:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by sonisonia50 1 in Infectious Diseases

"Back in the Day", (1950's & 60's), when I was in school, we would have been appalled if some kid had said they were allergic to peanut butter. One of my brothers had asthma, and he was the only one I ever knew in 12 years of school. Out of a student body of about 500, we had one girl who had diabetes, and her parents both had it. So, my question is: why are so many allergies, autism, diabetes, so common in today's grade school kids?
Obesity is said to be one cause of the diabetes increase, and I understand that TV, Video games, and computers are big contributors to the obesity plague, but what's up with the rise in all these other problems ?
Measles, Mumps, and Mono', we're pretty much a given back then, all kids had them, and sometimes a lot of us had them at once, but I think we were much healthier in general than today's kids are, So,..What's up ?

2007-11-05 22:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by thehermanator2003 4 in Allergies

what causes a sudden drop in blood pressure while in bed in hospital while recovering from a massive stroke.

2007-11-05 21:55:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I have suffering this illness for about one year already

2007-11-05 21:02:30 · 2 answers · asked by dick d 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 20:46:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I run cross country and have these symptoms during almost evry race. At first I thought it was because I was working hard, but now I'm not so sure, since I have never observed others doing this.

2007-11-05 20:42:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-05 20:25:15 · 3 answers · asked by curious 1 in Other - Diseases

I know you can get some std's from bacteria like you could get from anal sex. But, unless someoe already has it, can you get aids like spontaneously??

2007-11-05 20:01:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

What would be the exact reason for this?
Just curious

2007-11-05 19:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 19:49:32 · 10 answers · asked by Dae 3 in Respiratory Diseases

My mother died on the 28th, but the autopsy results aren't in yet. However, I am pretty sure she died of cirrhosis of the liver, as she was a heavy drinker. I just want to know if she was in pain or not when she passed. Thank you.

PS: Please spare me the idiotic comments and ill talk of my mother.

2007-11-05 19:48:48 · 10 answers · asked by julia marie 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 19:21:28 · 9 answers · asked by rlm5002 1 in Infectious Diseases

I'm 22 have had it since i was 16,
have not worn shorts or bathing suit since i was 16
its pretty sad
i took antibiotics orally and topically-did nothing

2007-11-05 19:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by Jetglam 1 in Skin Conditions

All I really know is that it causes the body to develop faster than the mind, like it'll make you look 10 when you're 4 years old. I think they made a movie about it starring Robin Williams in the late 90's but I'm not sure.

Any help is really appreciated ^.^

Also, if anyone knows how to find out if you have it or not, that would be helpful too.

2007-11-05 19:07:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

how can I reduce the bad effects?
can it be cured????
how?
please help me.please.

2007-11-05 18:49:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I AM WORRIED I HAVE BOWEL CANCER
About 2 1/2 months ago I started getting very bad stomach cramps in the lower and left and right regions of the stomach. In the past 2 months I have passed 5 stolls with blood on them. ( The last one was about 6 weeks ago)

My pains have stopped cramping and have now moved to sharp/ almost pinching/ yet sometimes crampy pains.

I have had several bloackages.
I always feel as if I NEVER have to go to the toilet and I can go days without having to go. I dont have to strain to go either, everything comes easily.

Recently my stools have been thinner then usual. Just a bit thinker then the average pencil. Sometimes I get A REALLY bad pain like up the bum hole (sorry to be so gross)

I AM SEEING MY GASTRO AT THE MOMENT.

I am only 14 and female. I was looking on the internet and have worried myself!

Does this sound like Bowel Cancer?? OR something else??

2007-11-05 18:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

About 2 1/2 months ago I started getting very bad stomach cramps in the lower and left and right regions of the stomach. In the past 2 months I have passed 5 stolls with blood on them. ( The last one was about 6 weeks ago)

My pains have stopped cramping and have now moved to sharp/ almost pinching/ yet sometimes crampy pains.

I have had several bloackages.
I always feel as if I NEVER have to go to the toilet and I can go days without having to go. I dont have to strain to go either, everything comes easily.

Recently my stools have been thinner then usual. Just a bit thinker then the average pencil. Sometimes I get A REALLY bad pain like up the bum hole (sorry to be so gross)

I AM SEEING MY GASTRO AT THE MOMENT.

I very much doubt it was bowel cancer as I am only 14. I was looking on the internet and have worried myself!

Does this sound like Bowel Cancer?? OR something else??

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Female/ 14 years old

2007-11-05 18:14:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-11-05 17:55:25 · 32 answers · asked by balu 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-05 17:29:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

My cousin kissed this boy who had sex with like thirty girls... and i'm not sure if he is clean.

2007-11-05 17:19:36 · 7 answers · asked by abradford12 1 in STDs

What effects does Cervical Cancer have on urination?

2007-11-05 17:10:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I have lots because it is mosquito season in australia..

2007-11-05 16:50:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Free blood test in california? or LA area?

2007-11-05 16:43:00 · 4 answers · asked by rondorondo 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-11-05 16:21:50 · 2 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Cancer

2007-11-05 16:20:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-05 16:11:58 · 7 answers · asked by gsdkeeper2000 1 in Cancer

if he/ she maintains correct diet and exercises.

2007-11-05 15:52:28 · 29 answers · asked by The More I learn The More I'm Uneducated 5 in STDs