Diseases & Conditions - 4 December 2007

my mum died of bowel cancer which had spread to her liver a year ago aged 50. i am only 20 now but was just wondering is it something i should be checked for regularly. thanks for any help x

2007-12-04 02:16:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I have a holter monitor on right now, and it has been stating that my resting pulse is between 48-56.. i am 25 with slight MVP. Nothing else. My mother has CAD at 46.

I noticed though that the numbers jump up and down fast cept when im resting and it stays in the 50's.

Can this be nrmal?

I have a TLC holter monitor where I recrord any symptoms and send it in over the phone. Can this be a little incacurate in taking the pulse? because I can yawen and my pulse will jump to like 110, but 5 seconds after that go to 50bpm


im just worried because while I am sitting idle, it goes to 49-56

2007-12-04 02:03:17 · 4 answers · asked by dorkishjennie 1 in Heart Diseases

It started with a post-nasal drip and bad sore throat. It continued with sinus mucus and drainage. Then slight fever, got into my left ear (and hurt), some body aches, generally not feeling energetic or well. Seems worse overnight and early morning then better as the day wears on. Now it seems to be moving into my chest. Still have a cough, some post-nasal drip but heaviness in my chest and don't feel well at all. It is now about day 9-10. The mucus (I cough up) is mainly whitish (just slightly greenish) and was thick this morning.

Has anyone else had it (it seems to be going around here in NC). How long did it take to get well? At what point should I see a Dr? (I'm not a believer in taking anti-biotics for virus or just for the heck of it).

I'm taking pseudophed, dextromethrophan, guaifenesin, and OJ.

Thanks! (cough, cough)

2007-12-04 01:38:43 · 12 answers · asked by just me 3 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-12-04 01:14:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

One child has been diagonosed with this infection and others were sent home by the staff at my son's daycare center with what they believe are symptoms....What can I do to ensure my sons are properly protected? My two boys are 3 and 10 months

2007-12-04 01:11:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My mom has ulcerative colitis, she has developed ulcers all over her legs that the doctor specificly told her was a very rare form of the disease where istead of the ulcers staying on her intestines they also travel to the skin. (This is NOT diabetes we were told by multiple doctors already and she was tested)

However she is in a lot of pain and refuses to go to the doctor to be poked and prodded again. She said the only way she would be seen would be to have them come to her. How can I get a home doctor visit??? We live in the Boston MA area
her regular doctor doesn't normally make house calls should I ask anyways or see a visiting nurse. I really want her to be looked at again she's had ulcers for 6 months and there not going away...she's been ok but now she's having pain.

Please help me out where can I find a doctor willing to come to our home?? Thanks in advance

2007-12-04 01:03:50 · 1 answers · asked by fairylover 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-04 00:52:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Because I want to dye my hair.

2007-12-04 00:45:06 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica 5 in Cancer

I know that Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. As a result, your body does not get the oxygen it needs. Emphysema makes it hard to catch your breath. You may also have a chronic cough and have trouble breathing during exercise.

But let say that if I suffer from Emphysema,would this finally cause my death if I shall not undergo any form of treatment.Also how long would I take before I die?.

2007-12-04 00:37:46 · 4 answers · asked by Kirin Desuke 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-12-04 00:28:24 · 5 answers · asked by Kirin Desuke 2 in Heart Diseases

Is Spina Bifida a life long condition?

2007-12-04 00:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by Mike M. 7 in Other - Diseases