Diseases & Conditions - 25 December 2007

My lecture material says that glycemic load is reduced in Type II diabetes. What's the def. of glycemic load and why is it reduced in Type II diabetes?

2007-12-25 23:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I've seen firsthand the pain and mysery that comes from shingles, so I'm hoping everyone will take the vaccine.

2007-12-25 23:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by Fancy That 6 in Skin Conditions

I have had a battery of test due to a few episodes with chest and jaw pain. I found out my heart is functioning well, but it is rigid. Rigid, because of extreme stress is what I was told. I am obese, and my cholesterol Other than this everything is fairly normal. Now I find my hands and feet are swelling, the left side being the worst. I have mentioned this to my doctors and they don’t seem to feel any need for alarm. But I am miserable with this and am on so many drugs because I have fibermialgea, that I am afraid to self medicate. I think a diuretic would help. But am afraid of mixing meds What kind of a Doctor do I seek for help.

2007-12-25 22:56:29 · 5 answers · asked by jafl4me 1 in Other - Diseases

my crotch has been itching for about 2 days. i dont see anything and i havent shaved. havent switched detergents or anything. i just had a urinary tract infection, but that was it. my question is, if you have pubic lice can you see them and can you get them by non sexual contact?

2007-12-25 22:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by bubbles 2 in STDs

I asked this question the other day, just wanted to see if i could get any other answers. does anyone have a child who had a cows milk protein intolerance?? not allergy, they are different. if so what were the signs, symptoms, how did you find out and how old were they and what did you do about it? ta

2007-12-25 22:13:24 · 5 answers · asked by jess 2 in Allergies

2007-12-25 22:10:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Over the last week or so i developed a rather severe cold but with it has come this really nasty cough. I am only a little wheezy when not having a coughing fit and have no chest pains but when the cough comes on it can last for ages. I am unable to catch my breath and it feels like 'I can't get the whole cough out'. With this i get a prickly sensation in my throat and the cough gets worse at night. Last night for example I had 15 mins sleep in total because every time i dozed off i woke up spluttering and gasping for breath and took me hours to be able to breathe again properly. can a cold bring on asthma that is normally lying dormant? I guess my real concern is its a bank holiday so do i really want to go to A&E and waste their time? But do i also want another night fearing for my life? I was very close to calling an ambulance last night but then it calmed down. any ideas?

2007-12-25 22:05:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

i got a blood test for venereal diseased the result is reactive but i was confused if i had it or not coz i dont have any symtoms of it like discharge from my penis or even a difficult in urinating? thanks

2007-12-25 21:46:27 · 2 answers · asked by ave26_jhun 1 in STDs

2007-12-25 21:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by jj-mm 1 in Diabetes

2007-12-25 19:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by hailey 2 in Skin Conditions

my shower overflows and a few weeks ago we noticed mushrooms growing out of the base of the tub, the floor is mushy and it has black mold and mushrooms, and a hole in the floor...can anyone help me identify this type of mold, my family is getting sick.

2007-12-25 19:36:29 · 11 answers · asked by deannesong 1 in Allergies

I am a 15 year old male and recently have been a little sick. Like stuffy nose, etc. For the past couple of weeks, when i wake up in the morning I find it hard to breathe. THe heater is on and it is like kind of hot for me in my room but like should that affect me thinking if I am breathing properly? Like I have anxiety but I doubt this is anxiety related. Its just like its hard to breathe even if the heater is slightly on in the morning. I dont have astma or anything. My heart is fine, also. Is it anxiety related?

2007-12-25 19:36:11 · 7 answers · asked by armenharoutunian 2 in Respiratory Diseases

my ears are stopped up and have been for about 3 days they don't hurt but its anoying any advice to get them unstopped up... I've tryed yawing and holding my nose and blowing breathe anyone have a secret?

2007-12-25 19:36:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

or even when she's just farting... Is there another kind of ailment again that might complicates her diabetes?

2007-12-25 19:31:09 · 5 answers · asked by sapphireblue 2 in Diabetes

2007-12-25 19:30:09 · 5 answers · asked by j_swes 1 in Skin Conditions

It's a little weird and almost makes me wonder if i'm making myself do this but i feel something itchy with my throat.

so, i got sick and had a sore throat, then runny nose which drained back and then i was with a cough.i was spitting up phlem for a bit but now im down to a cough.

for two nights i have this cough attack but it's only when i know i'm about to go to sleep or atleast i think thats it..it feels like everytime i try to breath in deep, i have this jerk reaction and have to cough...do i have asthma?

is it possible i've always had this and it comes back when i get a bit sick.maybe it inflames an infection that has never been dealt with?

p.s my mother was a heavy chain smoker who smoked while she was pregnant and all through my childhood/teen years etc.

2007-12-25 18:49:07 · 2 answers · asked by firefly 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-12-25 18:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-12-25 18:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by raven c 1 in Cancer

2007-12-25 18:10:54 · 3 answers · asked by dawit w 2 in Diabetes

My grandma has been diagnosed with liver cancer.And she wants to take natural things to resolve it.
Is there any natural things by which it can be resolved ?

2007-12-25 18:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-12-25 17:12:13 · 1 answers · asked by akemoo 1 in Infectious Diseases

Alright, first off, is it possible to have all three of those conditions at once?

Second, and my main question is what medications would you need to take for these conditions? I'm looking for names and what they do (Not necessarily things like Pill "A" inhibits the endorphins, Pill "B" excites the neurons, etc. More like Pill "A" controls the voices, Pill "B" is a sedative, etc. Simpler things. You can explain them in a bit of detail, but I'm not a medically-minded person, so I may not understand some of it. )

2007-12-25 17:07:27 · 1 answers · asked by Kendra M 2 in Other - Diseases

two weeks ago I noticed a lump like thing in my lower abdomen, near my left fallopian tube.
I know most of you will say to go to the doctor's and I plan to... I just want to know if anyone else has had something like this happen to them and if so what was it?
I'm only 22, and my husband and I plan on having more kids. we have a 2 year old right now...
also, the night I noticed this thing... I was in a great deal of pain, but since then I haven't been. I've had my cycle for Dec. since I noticed it too, and I can still feel it.
please, let me know if you've had something like this happen to you or someone you know and what it was.
thanks

2007-12-25 16:43:21 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-25 16:35:30 · 4 answers · asked by washington 1 in Infectious Diseases

Its December 26 and I am almsot 100% sure that I had a gallbladder attach a few days ago. I went to my doctor and hopefully I'll get in to a ultrasound to find out for sure in the next two weeks. Its been 5 days since the attach and my upper stomach/shoulder is soooooo sore. I'm trying to eat better but I wasn't a healthy eater before so find it hard now. My question is that in the second week of Feb ((two months from now)) I was heading on a 6 week dive holiday. If it is gallstones then will i be able to have the surgery before then and heal and be fine. Also where do they cut you...will I be bikini ready?? Also if the surgery is usually scheduled months in advance then will I be ok in another country and to go scuba diving??? Please help.

2007-12-25 16:30:07 · 1 answers · asked by Brandee V 1 in Other - Diseases

Is it a big deal if you donate your bone marrow?

2007-12-25 16:16:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

i have lumps under both my armpits which i get frequently and they have now been there awhile and have not left. they hurt alot and i am unable to put deodorant because it stings and they are large feeling. it could be swollen lymph nodes but i am uncertain and if so, how would i treat it anyways?

2007-12-25 16:12:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Just a quick background summary:
I have a pretty serious infection from lap band surgery in 06 that was diagnosed as pseudomonas. It has caused the tubing of the band to actually protrude through my stomach leaving a draining wound. My surgeon has attempted going in, cleaning it out, and burying the band, but the infection continues to find the path of least resistance and reopen the wound. I've been on oral antibiotics, and was hospitalized for a week to receive IV antibiotics, which did not help.

My question is, how long can I live w/ this infection? I know it's not something that's going to go away on it's own, but it won't kill me.... will it? I guess I'm wondering how worried I need to be.

2007-12-25 15:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by Lyndsey G 3 in Infectious Diseases

family take about 14 pills daily and it started after I had a cyst removed from my thyroid. I have been to the emergency room over 20 times in the last 2 years am unable to work and was denied Social security any advice would help

2007-12-25 15:17:57 · 4 answers · asked by Rayha 5 in Heart Diseases

2007-12-25 15:13:29 · 28 answers · asked by Rayha 5 in STDs