Other - Diseases - January 2007

My mother told me yesterday that my brother had a "pencil-eraser-sized" piece of his ear removed to have it biopsied. I assume from inside his ear. She didn't have further details and he's very private regarding health matters, so I can't really ask him (since Mom wasn't even supposed to tell me) but I did some research online and got a little info on ear surgery. Still, since I know nothing about his symptoms, I'm not sure just how concerned to be about this. From what I read, even some of the benign ear tumors cause quite serious problems and require surgery. Does anyone have any insight into this? Thanks!

2007-01-18 15:46:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 15:36:28 · 34 answers · asked by Faceless 4

She could not remember where she saw it, but said it explained about having unusual pain and flu-like symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. I have searched the web trying to find a transcript or any information about the show (or segment?) I would really appreciate any input anyone may have.

2007-01-18 15:28:37 · 4 answers · asked by chantillytwo 2

Whereas, the U. S. Public Health Service (PHS) has long maintained a list of "dangerous and

contagious diseases," mostly sexually- transmitted diseases, for excluding persons for public

health reasons from the United States, and

Whereas, this list is widely regarded as obsolete by health experts, and

Whereas, in March 1990 public-health experts at the U. S. Centers for Disease Control

recommended that all diseases except active tuberculosis be removed from the list of excludable conditions; therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by this Student Congress assembled that HIV and AIDS be removed from the Public 9 Health Service’s list of “dangerous and contagious diseases.”

2007-01-18 15:27:58 · 12 answers · asked by Loraine 2

For example, Kleptomania is the word used to describe the disease in which the sufferer steals.

2007-01-18 15:26:01 · 6 answers · asked by Actor 1

Hi,
Im very young and have very very bad vision prob 20/112
Now Im quitting going on the computer unless its important.
So my question is will my eyesight ever be healed???
Besides laser eye surgery, surgery is a no no.
And if it can what do i eat???
My vision will affect my furtue unless its changed and cant see very good at all iam nearsighted. Will anything work to imrpove!?!??!

2007-01-18 15:22:08 · 4 answers · asked by Thrills 5

ive had my adnoids out 2 years ago and tubes in at the same time. Hoping that would help. I have had several ear infections however and sinus too. I have a eustation (SP) tube disfunction, any suggestions. Hate to keep going to the doctor for all of this.

2007-01-18 15:17:53 · 4 answers · asked by deb 1

had a few bad trips about 5,6 years ago and to this day i feel so zoned and sedated like i just got done partying last night-despite being clean for 5 years. the sides of my head feel sooo tight like someone is squeezing my head with a vice, my hears buzz constantly and sometimes i go deaf in one hear and ear and hear a ring. my memory is moment by moment like a gold fish of course- i told my doctor about this but he said i was a schiz. please don't laugh, if there's anyone out there who knows about drug related brain damage and what it can do i need some serious answers.

2007-01-18 15:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am doing a project on this in my middle school class for my semester grade

2007-01-18 15:13:05 · 1 answers · asked by del14 1

2007-01-18 15:10:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help as I need shoulder blades!

2007-01-18 14:50:45 · 5 answers · asked by Concho 1

He is 27 years old and he was shot and paralized from the waist down when he was 14. He just recently had his left leg removed and is about to get the other removed soon. He is a wounderful person and he was an innocent bystander when he was shot, If you can please help my family would greatly appreciate any help we just want him to have a second chance at life and happiness.
Thank You in advance Stewart

2007-01-18 14:38:50 · 3 answers · asked by shenitra s 1

My daughters rheumatologist will not consider changing her medication. Which i have asked her on 4 different occassions to do so. She is just taking Naproxsen. And has been for 2 years straight. It doesnt seem to be helping her as much as it could be. Her body just got used to the med, and the pain. Please tell me what do I do? Go see another doc? Just go along with it? Or what? Please tell me!

2007-01-18 14:26:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently I started experiencing rumbling in my stomach. Shortly thereafter, lava started pouring out of my mouth. Am I turning into a volcano?

2007-01-18 14:26:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer S 4

i came across a videoclip http://healthnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2006/12/awareness-video-on-anorexia-nervosa.html on a strange disease called anorexia.What is the main cause of this disease?

2007-01-18 14:18:32 · 12 answers · asked by PRABHU A 2

Well, im working on a story on a girl with a blood disorder of some kind. so, is it possible for the human body to produce too much blood? if so, what happens to the excess blood?

2007-01-18 13:57:33 · 6 answers · asked by tsukiaru 2

I am currently taking anti-infamitorys and mild painkillers as my doctor believes too much pai killers will cuase it to refalme up.

My friend took part in small study with somatropin for treating crohns, and he said it worked great. I really want to try this out, how would i convince my doctor to prescribe this to me? Since i know its still just being tested for crohns, but i dont think he treating me with somatropin will make him eligible for mal practice. Plus, technically all drugs prescribed for crohns are experamental since nothing really proves to work,.

2007-01-18 13:53:02 · 1 answers · asked by duffmanhb 3

My doctor gave me a prescription for toe nail fungus and it doesn't work. I have thick yellow nails. What esle can I use?

2007-01-18 13:51:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have very excessive daytime sleepiness. I'm going in to get a sleep study after waiting far too long. I've noticed my concentration slipping, weight increasing, and generally unhappy due to my inability to perform at work and sexually. I'm a 25 year old male. I thought sleep apnea was for the old and very obese. I'm about 6ft 250lbs, so I'm definitely overweight but I have a hard time getting up the energy to exercise and I'm terribly groggy in th morning. I thrash around alot but I rarely snore.

2007-01-18 13:35:28 · 9 answers · asked by hyakumanenjake 1

2007-01-18 13:11:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 13:05:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i went to the doctor and he said that i have abnormal liver function. He said that i have to go and have a scan done or something similar. i rang today and i was told it will cost me $185 to have th scan and i will receive some back from medicare. I just wanted to know if anyone knew if this was important to pay attention to or if it isnt really something of concern. $185 is a lot of money for me as i am not on any income.
I have started to excercise, eat right and am losing weight, I think it would be caused by obesity.
Any information anyone could give me or advise would be great.
TYIA

2007-01-18 12:56:48 · 12 answers · asked by tanya2000 1

my doctor said that there is mucous in my urine how does it get there what does that mean

2007-01-18 12:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by danmak2001 1

2007-01-18 12:38:00 · 4 answers · asked by Poohcat1 7

I know a guy that recently was paralized due to a gunshot wound to the back. I am really attracted to this guy. But I was just wondering, if we ever got intimate. Will he be able to get an erection. He currently uses catheters (urinary).

2007-01-18 12:32:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like to eat my own dandruff too you know! Ear wax is a treat for a special occasion only though. Please help me...........

2007-01-18 12:29:52 · 8 answers · asked by Concho 1

2007-01-18 12:11:37 · 17 answers · asked by scorplvr09 1

I feel I am the only person. I do not know anyone who has had this condition.

2007-01-18 11:59:32 · 2 answers · asked by amandaangel1 2

2007-01-18 11:55:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any help for adults who stutter?

2007-01-18 11:49:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous