Diseases & Conditions - 27 November 2007

My little brother is autistic and can't communicate what is wrong with him. He frequently has fits in which he is obviously in pain and says his head hurts, but in reality it could be anything. He is having problems going to the bathroom. His urination stops and starts and he has diarrhea. My parents don't know what to do. It's been going on for over a year. They've had tons of tests but everything comes out normal. Does anyone know of a specialist or someone who could help?

2007-11-27 03:18:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

since my baby was born on September 4th 2007 she has been on Nutramagen formula. she was fine up untill a couple of weeks ago. now every time she takes a poop it is like it is burning her skin.it also has developped areas that look like a blood blister. ( she poops about 4 times a day because of the formula) I have tried every product from Desitin to Boudreaus Butt Paste and also Tripple paste.

Any Ideas are welcome I will try anything at this point to keep her from being in pain.

2007-11-27 03:17:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i have had a very itchy small toe and between the last two toes. it is considerably dry - drier than the rest of my foot.
The skin on top of the small toe eventually dried up so much that part of it peeled away. It doesn't hurt, just very itchy and the skin surface is not broken. Have never had my feet do this.
I play many sports year-round but have never had this.
Any feedback?

I use moisturizer on my feet daily during the dry time of the year and have always use the same product but the small toe continues these symptoms. I have never had athlete's foot, or foot fungus or any feet issues so I don't know exactly what those symptoms are. Could it be one of those? If so, what product would you recommend?

2007-11-27 03:16:14 · 3 answers · asked by nrmaloutsider 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-27 02:47:35 · 13 answers · asked by C4 Snake 3 in Other - Diseases

On Thanksgiving when my family went to my aunt's, my uncle had what my aunt beleived to be a stomach bug. He stayed in his room the whole time. The next day, everyone in my aunt's family had come down with it. On Saturday, my brother woke up with uncontrollable vomiting, and such bad diarreah (sp?), that he honestly didn't know which one was coming first. He was so sick, he couldn't make it to the toilet 2 times and ended up getting sick in bed, and was down with this sickness for about 48 hours. Last night, me and my mom were talking about how lucky we were to miss out on it. Then at 3 this morning, she got violently ill. I'm extremellllyyy scared....I can't miss work, and I have a huge phobia of throwing up; infact I dont think I have since about 2nd grade and I'm 22! I know its a dumb question, but what can I do to protect myself? I take prenatal vitamins on a regular basis, but what else can I do to ensure I hopefully wont get this?

2007-11-27 02:38:08 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsay 2 in Infectious Diseases

I went to the doctor today to get a test done and the nurse giving me the shot didn't wear gloves. I'm phobic of HIV. Terrified!!!! Shouldn't she have worn gloves? Should I freak out? I never look when I get a shot. What is she stuck herself? Is this just my anxiety/ phobia?

2007-11-27 02:32:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

at night when i go to bed and turn my light off all i see is black!

2007-11-27 02:05:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

this is a serious question. i have had this terrible cough for a month that turned into a terrible cold/the flu. i have been taking over the counter meds but have avoided going to the doctor because i don't have a primary doctor which means i would have to go the emergency room and that will take all day. through the thanksgiving holiday, i was bed-ridden and when i returned to work on monday, i had to get out of my seat every 5 minutes because i can't control my leaking faucet of a nose. i don't want to be nasty and blow my nose at my desk like some people but it becomes a problem when poeple are accussing me of not working when i am doing this. how can i control my snot from falling out of my nose so frequently? i have been blowing it so much, that it is bleading and when i try to hold it in so i won't have to get up from my desk so often, i can't because it is coming out faster then i can hold it back. i am suffering here. serious, serious, serious responses only.

2007-11-27 02:03:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-11-27 02:02:36 · 4 answers · asked by rlw_1984 1 in Skin Conditions

My grandfather was diagnosed with lymphoma and given 2 months to live in May. Thankfully, he is still with us and doing quite well. He is wheelchair bound and homebound (except doctor appointments) and is very tired (naps throughout the day). His mind is VERY strong. He lives at home with his very well bodied wife and daughter/son-in-law. I am looking for ideas of a Christmas gift I can get him to keep his mind strong and to keep him going. I would appreciate anyone's insights on things that have worked in the past as good gifts for someone in an end stage disease process. I appreciate your thoughts in advance!

2007-11-27 02:02:25 · 18 answers · asked by niupt2k 1 in Cancer

I use one powerful method: ignoring the use of toiletpaper made of poisonous wood.
Any other advices?

2007-11-27 01:13:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-11-27 01:05:37 · 2 answers · asked by michaelpc12 2 in Diabetes

left to make you infertile

2007-11-27 00:42:04 · 6 answers · asked by smile 2 in STDs

Hi I have stretch marks on my legs that is on my thighs and behind my knee. can you suggest some home remedy for this. please help its urgent.

2007-11-27 00:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by Ramya 1 in Skin Conditions