Diseases & Conditions - 6 November 2007

Now that a major percentage of the U.S. population has quit smoking, how much has the life expectancy increased?

2007-11-06 02:52:05 · 1 answers · asked by Bob H 7 in Cancer

I have constant hay fever.

2007-11-06 02:45:13 · 3 answers · asked by velocityfirst 2 in Allergies

2007-11-06 02:40:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

What woman, known for the headway she made in the field of nursing and the sanitation conditions in hospitals, became superintendent of the Hospital for Invalid Gentlewomen in London in 1853?

2007-11-06 02:33:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

What are some moisturizes I can use for my skin in the wintertime? My skin gets so dried out and cracked. I want to keep young healthy looking skin all year round.

2007-11-06 02:24:34 · 11 answers · asked by Laughing with you not at you 6 in Skin Conditions

I am curious to know can a man who is initially not blind but becomes blind later on be cured and regain his vision again ?

2007-11-06 02:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by Curious Teen 2 in Other - Diseases

I recently visited the cardiologist and did an EKG and a ECG; the doctor said that my heart is still the same, weaker than normal and a fast heart rate, however my blood pressure is fine. I also have high red blood cell count. I went to take a blood test and a 24 urine test yesterday as requested by the cardiologist.

2007-11-06 02:14:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I met this guy who i really like. Hes an ex heroin addict, but hes been clean and sober for over 20 years. Ive been thinking about if theres a chance he may have Aids from past dirty needles. should I worry about this after 20 years? Any advice?

2007-11-06 02:06:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i can't wake up in the morning i sleep 1 hour then wake up then i.m afraid to lie back down so i just wait to fall a sleep it could be on the bowl or on the edge of the bed or writing at the computer help me

2007-11-06 02:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by vincent D 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I often think I have many problems with me as in Aids, Diabetes, other crazy things I don't know why I think of this stuff I am only 17 years old. I think it was due to my poor lifestyle at ages of 14-16. I have kinda grew out of this.

But I am going to the doctor for a blood test...which blood test should I ask for?

I want to make sure my heart is fine, I dont have diabetes, I dont have aids, I dont have any infections, my blood circulation is fine. What blood test has the most things possible that they can check for which can basically prove to me that I am a normal person and don't have anything wrong with me.

Thank you very much

2007-11-06 01:55:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

for the past 2 and a half weeks i have had pain in my left rib cage which is now radiating to by back, and it is painful to lift my left arm up. I went to the doctor and he did some x-rays, and now i have a CT scan and blood tests scheduled. I am wondering if anyone knows what this could be... i had a breast reduction on August 10th and have had no problems with pain or anything until now. My breasts are also somewhat sore. A few weeks ago i went to my surgeon because i had pain in my right breast and they said that it did not appear to be infected. My left side is very swollen, but has gone down somewhat, due to the fact that i was prescribed an anti-inflamatory. someone please help, all the answers i am finding online say that it could be some form of cancer... and web MDis no help, it just keeps saying a pulminary embolism, fibromyalgia... soo any help would be greatly appreciated!

2007-11-06 01:39:54 · 2 answers · asked by Sarahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 1 in Other - Diseases

My Uncle is suffering a cancer in neck.
He can not eat properly and problem in breath also.
Doctor has told them that he has a cancer in neck.
Is there any succesful treatment for cancer?

2007-11-06 01:38:46 · 6 answers · asked by premliya 2 in Cancer

He refuses to go the doctor. Is there anything that I can give him naturally for the pain and the best rub options there are.?

2007-11-06 01:27:03 · 8 answers · asked by diane w 2 in Cancer

I have a big problem with dry hands. When the seasons start to swing around to the chilly/windy season, my hands will actually crack and bleed. It happens at random times too, and it doesnt look very beautiful. My question isnt necessarily how to solve dry hands (yes, lotion), but if any of you suffer from dry hands too? I look around at anyone anywhere, and Ive never seen a single person with dry hands as bad as mine.

2007-11-06 01:18:08 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. Killigan 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-06 01:10:39 · 2 answers · asked by Donna C 1 in Skin Conditions

Over the past 4 years I have had 8 heart attacks and last week I had open heart surgery(double by pass). I'm broke and cannot work right now, and haven't worked alot over the past 4 years. The Dr said 6 to 8 weeks for most people. I have 2 children to take care of - 10 and 11 - I've gone to my church for help, they gave me 500.00 towards paying the 1100.00 I owe for rent, thank God, which was a big help, were do I go from here????? Larry G, Palm Harbor, Fl

2007-11-06 01:07:39 · 4 answers · asked by lar 2 in Heart Diseases

I have these hickeys, but I also have short hair. My mom will notice if I start wearing colars and turtlenecks. What is a good way to make them go away faster?

2007-11-06 01:07:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My stomach is big too but I'm not sure if that's just because of c-section 3 years ago?

2007-11-06 00:52:42 · 16 answers · asked by alandlaurie 1 in Other - Diseases

Iv'e been suffering from this problem for years now and it only takes an effect when i take a practical test.

Please Help

2007-11-06 00:49:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

...and my nose is at all times completely or partially stuffed up. Knowing that the nasal cavaties and glands run all over you face and head... I was concerned specifically about the two glands that are located at the base of your head where your neck meets.

Every few months or so, the gland on the left hand side will feel a little swollen and will be extremely painful... almost like a bruise.

My question is:
a) what is causing this to swell and hurt so badly?
b) should I be concerned about this? I've always attributed this to a side effect from allergies... but could it be worse???

Thanks for your help.

2007-11-06 00:01:50 · 2 answers · asked by Christen 2 in Allergies