Other - Diseases - September 2006

I am 24 and about 3 years ago I had my gallbladder removed. Since then I've either heard about or talked to other people around my age who've had the same surgery done....they've been mostly female. I was just wondering why this seems to be such a common procedure for this age group? Has it always been like that? Is age a factor, or location, or diet? Just curious.

2006-09-10 14:53:35 · 4 answers · asked by yarn_junkie 2

Am asking for my neighbor, who has no access to a computer. He has to go in for an operation for ulcerative colitis, and he asked me to ask you all if there is any new medicine for this condition, as he doesn't want to have the operation. (Which is an extremely radical operation....)

2006-09-10 13:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by Just Ducky 5

narrowing of disk space and bone spurs in c5-c6 vertebrae
at age 40 - I read that it is partly from aging, but occurs much later, or also from repetitve motion such as computer, phone use etc.

2006-09-10 12:48:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-10 12:26:10 · 29 answers · asked by Shadow Hex 1

2006-09-10 12:24:49 · 11 answers · asked by FlaBabe 3

2006-09-10 12:05:09 · 7 answers · asked by TAMI F 1

or will you make up excuses on why you can't show up we learn to be a productive members of society by following the 12 steps 12 traditions 12 concepts keeping in touch with our sponsor going to meetings every day if need be calling someone in the fellowship if need be we are learning to be responsible people with out the use of alcohol & drugs providing we can live a life style of happyness by turning to a god of our understanding so when their is service work for conferences why is their fewer members volenteering if they are so humble and god conscience ?

2006-09-10 11:39:38 · 4 answers · asked by Torch 2

2006-09-10 10:49:52 · 1 answers · asked by nancygoat2003 1

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2006-09-10 10:40:18 · 8 answers · asked by wits6thyear 2

2006-09-10 10:35:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boyfriend got pancreatitis in July and was in the hospital for 2 weeks ... hes been out for 5 weeks now and is still having very bad pains in his stomach, enough that he has to take pain pills. Is this normal ? Could he have an infection that could have started since leaving the hosptial ?

2006-09-10 09:22:13 · 6 answers · asked by Missy 2

i think i may get hypoglycemia whenim older

2006-09-10 08:49:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a tick on me, a very small tiny tick, and well, I didnt realize it was a tick at first.. I just had an itch, and scratched it, then later, itched there again, and then later itched in the same spot , so when i got home, I was like, "man, what is that".. so I looked and that's when I noticed it was a tick, I got it out. Yes I got the head, But, Now, I have a nickle size red spot where the tick was, and it always itches. I have had many ticks on me before, that' I've pullen out.. but none have left this Red Rash looking thing with iching...

Anyone ever experience this?

2006-09-10 08:35:20 · 13 answers · asked by CarrieJean 2

My son complains of tummy pain which he describes as hot pain in the tummy and cramps. I took him to the doctor and he was fgiven anitbiotics. The pain has continued. Could this be gastritis?

2006-09-10 07:50:33 · 5 answers · asked by Princess Lueji 3

well if it is hereditary i wud like to hav a detailed description of its inheritence .....so far i or my sister hav had no symptoms of it but still i wud like to know if there r future risks and steps to prevent it to occur if the risk is really positive n strong.......thanks i wud like if professionals help genuinely please

2006-09-10 07:38:20 · 8 answers · asked by cravingbrains 2

Shortly after going to sleep I have some sort of spasm in my chest that jolts me wide awake as if I had just recieved an electric shock. This can happen EVERY time I go to sleep---many times a night and causes me to get only one or two hours of sleep a night.
It seems like when I go to sleep, my body relaxes too much, and something shuts down (heart--lungs--stomach--esophegus) and my brain jump starts it again. I dont seem to be gasping for air and I dont have a fast pulse after this happens. Any help out there??

2006-09-10 05:33:46 · 13 answers · asked by Robert G 2

I just was wondering if the new Buttermilk Ranch dip from Helluva good dips gluten free? It says "food starches" it doesnt say if its corn starch or anything. I know the original ranch is gluten free but I was just wondering if the new ranch is. I have celiac disease, so it does matter if it's a little bit of gluten.

Thank You for your answers.

2006-09-10 05:11:43 · 2 answers · asked by -*Wonder*- 1

2006-09-10 05:04:36 · 5 answers · asked by shakky 1

oh and can anemia affect ur memory and concetration???

2006-09-10 04:31:39 · 9 answers · asked by lazydazy 4

if yes if heading off to get some now!!! lol!! I have all the symptoms, i feel awful, i have had a blood test but i cant wait any longer can i get something till then?? is this a good idea??

2006-09-10 04:20:09 · 12 answers · asked by lazydazy 4

How will also a doctor know if a supposed-to-be schizophrenic patient sees really imaginary beings or justs ghosts..assuming of course, ghosts are real..

2006-09-10 04:14:56 · 10 answers · asked by yekis 2

2006-09-10 04:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by KATHY C 1

2006-09-10 03:28:42 · 16 answers · asked by lazydazy 4

if you have low thyroid production what drugs should you avoid? What type of food should you avoid too?

2006-09-10 03:15:44 · 10 answers · asked by Eragbai B 1

2006-09-10 03:12:07 · 21 answers · asked by lazydazy 4

2006-09-10 02:55:36 · 8 answers · asked by ramil 1

Labs: Elevated AST and ALT. GGT is consistently above 500. AP, Bilirubin, PT, LDH are WNL. Hepatitis profile for B and C were wnl. (vaccinated against A in 2000). Sed Rate 40. All ANA tests normal. Cerulugen normal. CBC normal.

CT shows multiple large cysts consistent with Poly cystic Liver disease without renal involvement. CT showed same density in spleen and liver.

Biopsy showed occasional cellular edema with Mast Cells, Eosinophils, and some lymphocytes. No fibrosis. Mild patches of fat noted.

No history of drug or alcohol consumption. Non-smoker.

Maybe some medical student out there can figure this one out. Ask on of your professors. All the physicians I have seen have no idea other than say it may be combination of conditions.

2006-09-10 02:52:47 · 2 answers · asked by Roberdeaux W 2

I have been seeing a neurologist due to extreme muscle and joint pain, i stumble a lot, drop things, forgetfullness. I do have fibromyalgia and have for years. I also have peripheral neuropathy ( no diabetes) I have had tests to rule out Lupus and MS (which does run in the family) Lupus is neg, not enough points or evidence for MS, ( no lesions on the brain) but does not mean i do not have it. So now he wants to do more aggressive and specific testing. What I want are some suggestions of what it might be from those who experiene this, so that i can read up on it so that I can ask questions and not look like a dope when we discuss different possible causes and treatments.

2006-09-10 01:59:55 · 10 answers · asked by vivib 6

I have severe Osteoporosis of the spine. I am on Alendronic Acid + Adacal. I take HRT although my GP would like me to stop. I had a hysterectomy at age 40 and no one checked my bone density following this. I asked for check at 44 and they found, using a spinal/hip bone scan that I was in the lowest density possible. This would not have been picked up on a foot bone scan. 4 yrs on with treatment I am getting worse not better, unfortunately. I have constant back pain, thought to be from crush fractures and difficulty with walking or sitting for any length of time. My life is begining to shrink in terms of what I can or can't do. I want to be able to play with my grand children and lead as normal a life as possible. So any info greatly received. Thank you.

2006-09-10 01:51:54 · 4 answers · asked by jada 2

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2006-09-10 01:00:48 · 1 answers · asked by butterscd 1