Diseases & Conditions - 19 December 2007

TRUE OR FALSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-19 09:29:27 · 5 answers · asked by know it all about football 2 in Infectious Diseases

Hello! I have a quick question. While I was at the dentist today, something happened that concerns me quite a bit. My dental office is euipped with computers in which the Dentists can see X-rays on, and I noticed that while the Dentist was working on my teeth, he started working with the computer mouse, and then started cleaning my teeth again, with his hands in ym mouth. The mouse didn't look that dirty, but it didn't look very clean, either. I know that a lot of the Dentists out their bare hands on the "mice".

Is it possible for me to get sick from the germs that were on the mouse? What do you think? Am I overthinking it?

2007-12-19 08:31:11 · 2 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2 in Infectious Diseases

I have been taking acutane for 4 months now and i have seen barely any results. I know people say finish up the 6 months but all that its doing is causing everything to scab. If someone out there can please help with info it would be greatly appreciated

2007-12-19 08:29:02 · 14 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Skin Conditions

He recently got in a fight, and has since complained of a significant amount of pain just underneath his armpit around his ribs. He also finds it hard to breath, and has been coughing up specs of blood, not copious amounts but enough to be worried about. Could anyone give me a brief explanation on what this may be and how i can help him? I will be taking him to A & E this evening but am at work right now.

2007-12-19 08:26:56 · 5 answers · asked by Christina 3 in Respiratory Diseases

I notice I eat a lot of protein like milk, chicken, and sometime beef, and I also notice that I have constant post nasal drip that very irritating in every sense you can think of, I want to know how can I stop it or how can I breakdown the protein quicker? HELPPP PLEZZZZZ

2007-12-19 08:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by Boom Dizzle 1 in Respiratory Diseases

Well, I started puberty when I was 9, so my face broke out often. Over the years, it appears that I've developed a strange cross between acne (not 3d or nothing, VERY flat pimples, and there's a lot but you can't really see them because of redness), rosacea, eczema, and possibly more. Every doctor I've seen GUESSES that it's acne. I've tried so many creams and pills for ACNE, but this isn't acne! Acne is much different than this. It's very difficult to explain, but it's mostly grungy redness on relatively rough skin, only on my cheeks and the sides of my face down to just before my chin.

Would laser surgery help or something like that? When I wake up in the morning, my face is bumpy (from those weird massive amounts of incredibly tiny pimples I get), but it isn't red, but 5 minutes later, it's red AND bumpy.

It's not red where I have a scar on the side of my face though-the scar is just my normal skin color, along with those non-bumpy 1" spaces from my jaw.

My face annoys me a lot.

2007-12-19 08:04:22 · 5 answers · asked by neon_gloss 3 in Skin Conditions

This is the 8th week that I have had wheezing, shortness of breath, adventitious breath sounds. I went to the MD and got an albuterol neb, an inhaler, and antibiotics. Just finished the antibiotics on 12/15 and still have same physical complaints. Should I go back to the MD?

2007-12-19 07:54:05 · 9 answers · asked by Becca51 1 in Respiratory Diseases

A: Genital warts
B:Syphilis
C:Chlamydia
D:Nongonoccal urenthritis

2007-12-19 07:50:27 · 11 answers · asked by rockinchef 2 in STDs

2007-12-19 07:42:42 · 1 answers · asked by sweetlady 1 in Allergies

2007-12-19 07:25:22 · 13 answers · asked by World Cup Cricket 2007 2 in Heart Diseases

I was wondering if a child should go to school just 3 days after being diagnosed! There are absolutly no symptoms but she claims she has it!! A friend went to the school nurse and the nurse said that the situation is under control and children with mono are allowed to go to school! Also she says she has a form which isnt contagious but I can't find such a thing online and nobody I've talked to has heard about it! Please helpp!

2007-12-19 07:21:57 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

It is worse in the morning. bright red no particular pattern. Does not itch.

2007-12-19 07:04:59 · 16 answers · asked by tim r 1 in Skin Conditions

About 2 years ago I had a job that was very stressful and one day I was on the verge of a breakdown, my heart started fluttering. I rushed home and was naseaus and finally calmed down and was mush better. I have had 3 ekgs done, the doctors said that they were all fine. I even had one done when my heart was fluttering and it was normal. I have been diagnosed with anxiety. Sometimes I can go weeks or months with no heart flutters but sometimes they start and last for awhile. Everyone says they are just anxiety related. I kind of think so because they happen when I am nervous sometimes or when I travel cause I have homesickness or any where that I go I have to know the nearest hospital route. But sometimes they happen for no apperant reason. Maybe alot or sometimes just one or two. I have never had high bp not even when I was carrying my 3 kids. Im going to CA for vacation this summer and I am scared to go. What if something happens on the drive out there? Is it just anxiety related?

2007-12-19 06:38:05 · 2 answers · asked by geckeat 2 in Heart Diseases

I'm looking for a way that I can remove moles without visiting a Dr.

I tried the wart removal process. So far, this removed no moles.

2007-12-19 06:10:22 · 5 answers · asked by tolstoi1 3 in Skin Conditions

My pulse rate has been irregular but has settled now. It is quite frightening. Any ideas what I should do?

2007-12-19 05:55:55 · 8 answers · asked by fizzywo 4 in Heart Diseases

2007-12-19 05:45:26 · 5 answers · asked by skotos88 2 in Skin Conditions

I am only 21 and I have ibs whenever I am in social settings, even if I did not eat much. I am scared to go in long car rides with others or sit through a long class.

2007-12-19 05:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by baadn10tionzz 1 in Other - Diseases

I can't find any website about this. I heard it on the radio yesterday.

2007-12-19 05:33:45 · 1 answers · asked by canadian19chick 2 in Cancer

2007-12-19 05:33:33 · 2 answers · asked by cv 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-19 05:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i had my surgery on november 2,2006 and my wound is still not healed. i have had MRSA and staph.will someone share their story with me please. i want to know how other peoples surgeries have went.

2007-12-19 05:31:13 · 1 answers · asked by danielle 1 in Infectious Diseases

i just have little tiny ones that show when you are in the light, and you can feel them when you touch them. how do i get rid of them? i think alot may be buried blackheads, but i have no idea. They drive me crazy, I am currently washing my face with salt and using some calamine lotion ..... i am also using potatoe slices as i heard that was a good idea. Any more tips?! im desperate! there has to be something in this world to get rid of acne! (i have used proactiv, and triclear, they worked okay, but didn't get rid of my little ones!)

2007-12-19 05:27:48 · 16 answers · asked by Let_it_go 2 in Skin Conditions

I have a sore throat, slight fever, etc.

Anything I can do to make it go away a.s.a.p?

Thanks!

2007-12-19 05:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by lily_evans 2 in Infectious Diseases

if you eat something that was not cooked properly how long is it before you are unwell?

2007-12-19 04:57:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

i am taking axiphex tablet, still i have bloating and choking feeling, help me to get out of this....

2007-12-19 04:52:09 · 19 answers · asked by priya 1 in Other - Diseases

In the state of Illinois if a person knows they have herpes do they have any legal obligations to tell their partner?

2007-12-19 04:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by bikergirlshannon 1 in STDs

I am 5'8" 20 years old Arabic Male. I weigh about 120 pounds maybe less. I have some homestead like a slightly crooked spine and if you call can imagine supper thin and long arms long limbs. Along with a long face. I also wear glasses.
My physical appearance says I have it. But I been tested for the lungs and such and every thing healthy. (they were not search for any signs of Marfan Syndrome but it still came out good)
My daily life style is like this. I eat maybe once a day a meal not to big and squeeze a bunch of small snacks like candy or chips between.
I never have an appetite so I smoke weed to get one. I also smoke about 2 packs of cigarettes a week.
I do all that cause I may or may not be depressed. I am not sure I have my good and bad days. So what do you think?
Do I have it or its just poor habits?
I have to see a specialist soon but geez. I am not ready for bad news.

2007-12-19 04:35:21 · 3 answers · asked by Slim 2 in Other - Diseases

if a person attends a gathering and gets contact with second-hand smoke for 2 hours, how does that affect him. Will their lungs and body detxify itself. Is there a chart that states ie: 6 people smoke in a room, then you will be affected this specific way, and the body will detoxify itself by this way.
I read that Short exposures to secondhand smoke can cause blood platelets to become stickier, damage the lining of
blood vessels, decrease coronary flow velocity
reserves, and reduce heart rate variability,
potentially increasing the risk of a heart attack.

Secondhand smoke contains many chemicals that can
quickly irritate and damage the lining of the airways.
Even brief exposure can result in upper airway changes
in healthy persons and can lead to more frequent and
more asthma attacks in children who already have
asthma.
But what is considered brief exposure?

2007-12-19 04:28:09 · 1 answers · asked by Jordan economic researcher 1 in Respiratory Diseases

My cousins grandpa has pancreatic cancer that has spread to his brain and all through his body. The hospital gave him less than a month to live. The morphine isn't really helping the pain and he is deteriorating day by day. He had surgery last week and was fine! But this is such a surprise. They are supposed to come over Christmas Eve, we exchange gifts and everything. Do you think they will come. And even worse.. What are his chances? Good advice please. This is not a joke.. it is completely and totally serious. Thanks.

2007-12-19 04:19:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I started putting Selsun Blue on my body for a few days to treat my tinea versicolor. It seems like just on the areas I applied, the skin is spotty and red, and i feel this prickly itching/burning sensation. I washed it off completely. Will it go away on it's own?
Why is this happening if my skin is not normally sensitive?

2007-12-19 04:04:53 · 5 answers · asked by rika 3 in Skin Conditions