Diseases & Conditions - 2 December 2007

No symptoms now; stress test 2 years ago was normal. Should we question going straight for angiogram which has more risks--shouldn't we try a less invasive test like MRI or CT scan first?

2007-12-02 06:07:31 · 8 answers · asked by S E 2 in Heart Diseases

2007-12-02 06:05:30 · 4 answers · asked by marcecore 1 in Infectious Diseases

After returning from a workout, I found this really tough cyst at the wrist area, right where the hand's joint is. It doesn't hurt or anything, but there's just that bump (feels like a poking bone). The doctor told me not to do anything and that it might go away or it might not. The fact that it's there annoys me...What do you think? (popping isn't an option, it's deep underneath the skin).

2007-12-02 05:58:23 · 2 answers · asked by Pro90 1 in Skin Conditions

what is the best ointment for a dry skin condition

2007-12-02 05:57:45 · 9 answers · asked by sidney w 1 in Skin Conditions

For the past few days i have had a sinus infection which made part of my upper lip infected and my mom is sure we got most of the stuff out! My mom said that it was a bad sinus infection! Is it possible that the infection made the nerves in my upper lip so agitated, that my upper lip will stay swollen for a few more days?

2007-12-02 05:57:21 · 2 answers · asked by Tay :) 4 in Respiratory Diseases

I was in a restraunt just now and the place caught on fire. Now I can barely breathe and it's making me dizzy. Should I go to the doctor, or is there something easier I can do? What is this called, so if I do go to the doctor I can tell him what I have?

2007-12-02 05:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by Matteo 2 in Allergies

my mom has these tiny little lumps/pimples on her hands and feet. I think they are only on the hands and feet and no where else. they are very small, maybe a half or quarter the size of an acne pimple and they are described to be very irritating and itchy. She is not experiencing any flue like symptoms: headache, fever, fatigue, etc. I thought it might be chicken pox, but the pimples are not everywhere and there's no fever. Can you tell me anything about it? what is it?

2007-12-02 05:14:28 · 3 answers · asked by Blink 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-12-02 05:09:21 · 2 answers · asked by brakedust 2 in Other - Diseases

and what is (was) its purpose?

2007-12-02 05:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

cancer

2007-12-02 05:04:32 · 25 answers · asked by jazzy D 1 in Cancer

I am sure i have read something of that sort somewhere. My friend needs to sleep a lot, and gets up tired... can someone just confirm to me that they have heard of such a condition? Thanks

2007-12-02 05:03:32 · 11 answers · asked by Babyface mister nice 1 in Respiratory Diseases

Can you overdose on Pepsi? I don't mean a lethal one, but...
The only thing I can think of having done is drinking too much soda.
I've been sick for several days with the following:
fever (99.6 to 101.4)
exhaustion
stomach cramps
muscle aches (mostly in the legs)

I have polycistic ovarian syndrome (which has something to do with sugar levels in the blood?) and I'm on... zonisimide ... for it.

Other than that, I can't figure out what it could be. It isn't the flu...

I've been drinking large amounts of water and trying to eat things like eggs and toast.
I'm realllly miserable here.

2007-12-02 04:59:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

My cousin living in lucknow has been suffering from paralytic polio
since
she was 2 yrs old. She is now 19years of age. About a fortnight ago,
she
has been suffering from severe cold and congestion of sputem on the
lungs.
She is complaining of rigorous pain in the whole body, due to which she is unable to move, eat, drink or perform any other activities. Our family doctor have not recommended any medicine for her condition. He said that there is no known medicine for her illness, rather he has recommended a few homeopathic pills to reduce fever but the medicine has not been able to decrease the high temperature. We have tried several paracetamols but nothing seems to work.

A detailed MRI was also performed on her body few days ago, which showed that her right side of the body is completely under paralysis. I would like to know whether this illness is really incurable or are there any tablets (allopathic) that can be prescribed for her.

2007-12-02 04:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by Pummi 4 in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-02 04:49:18 · 1 answers · asked by Alantha B 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-12-02 04:48:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

So, Lately.. i have been having pain when i go to the bathroom ( #2) and i thought maybe it was it was hemmroids. But i checked (cause i learned how after i had a baby) and there is nothing there. And there was always blood when i wiped. Just now, i went to the bathroom and the whole toliet was full of blood. Not a little bit, but like it was that time of the month. And it isnt. There was nothing there when i wiped in the front but a ton in the back.. ANyone have any clue what it could be ?

2007-12-02 04:47:34 · 34 answers · asked by Jessica D 2 in Other - Diseases

my son is 3, hes lactose intolerant so he is on soy milk. he has been a lil ill lately, the first day he wouldnt eat, the next day was vomiting and since then has had very watery diarrhea. this has been goin on for 5 days now, i took him to the dr and he said to let it run its course and do the brats diet along with electrolytes. weve been doin so but along with no improvement im finding black strings and specks in his diaper. he has energy, doesnt seem sick just lookin at him hes not lethargic at all. not as playful and hyper either but not at all lethargic. hes not dehydrated, although i cant tell whether hes peed or not bc of all the diarrhea. but what is worrying me is the little black stringsa and black specks in his diaper, i kno the strings can come from bananas, but the specks? it was alot...if u have experience with this or may kno what it is please help me out here...i dont value money over my child by any means but i wanted to ask here b4 i pay an ER copay u kno?

2007-12-02 04:34:27 · 5 answers · asked by wizeazz 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-02 04:12:51 · 3 answers · asked by narcissa 5 in Other - Diseases

What is impetigo? How do you prevent it? Are you stuck with it for life? Whats the best way to treat it?

2007-12-02 03:15:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-02 02:37:14 · 6 answers · asked by loverofbroadbutts 1 in Infectious Diseases

working mom with disabled husband has been stricken with pancreatic cancer that has spread to colon. she has no sick days from work - husband gets ssi and is not able to work. she has no health benefits from her job but is receiving Cobra - which is not enough for her chemo and radiation. please if someone knows of a means of help, please answer.

2007-12-02 02:17:46 · 4 answers · asked by Trudy C 1 in Cancer

2007-12-02 02:15:02 · 4 answers · asked by alfredasalgado 1 in Heart Diseases

I am on and off Biaxin. It just makes no sense. i have done a full blood work and everything came back ok.

2007-12-02 02:08:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I was prescribed Metformin for my hypoglycemia because they said I am "insulin resistant". I took 250 mgs at 5:00 pm yesterday and then ate dinner like instructed. I am now living like a humming bird where I have to have sugar every two hours because I am crashing.

I have been up all night because when I get low, I get an adrenaline surge. I have eaten a small PB sandwich every three hours and my stomach is full. I can't eat much more but I still keep crashing.

How long does it take to get out of your system?

Any suggestions?

2007-12-02 02:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-12-02 01:42:33 · 3 answers · asked by polyttex 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-12-02 01:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

where does thrombosis most commonly occur?Thanks!

2007-12-02 01:39:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

reason why I ask is because, it started up (sore throat) on Thursday and now it is gone (Sunday)

I did not take anything, I just sweated it out.

2007-12-02 01:25:07 · 6 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-02 01:24:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

for as long as i can remember i have always been scared of injections and blood test but it isnt just the pain of them that i dont like. i know that lots of people dont like them but i need to get them but i cant bring myself to getting them.

2007-12-02 01:12:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases