Other - Diseases - April 2007

my 14 year old son was diagnosed with osgood schlatter's 2 weeks ago. he has been in discomfort since but it got worse last night, i took him to see the g.p today, he was sent for an emergency x-ray at the hospital as the swelling is so bad today.
when the x-ray was developed the assistant said that looking at the x-rays she would send them back to the doctor's as URGENT.
what could this mean as i don't know anyone else who has had this condition ?
also what is likely to help ease the pain for him , and how long does it last ?

2007-04-19 10:34:38 · 3 answers · asked by sarebeardragon 3

I've been feeling weird all day... both really cold and really hot at the same time. I thought I might have a fever, so I took my temperature, and it's 93.5. Is this even possible? And if so, what does it mean and what should I do? I definitely don't have hypothermia and the thermometer is working right... I tested it twice.

2007-04-19 09:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by allieomally 2

Is there a drug that can cause an illness other than any mental illnesses? Like... let's say a sickness that gets you into the hospital.

2007-04-19 09:43:35 · 4 answers · asked by Angelica D 1

I know orange soda should be avoided, coffee and tea can be drunk in moderation but what about coke and pepsi?

Thanks in advance

2007-04-19 07:54:42 · 6 answers · asked by ggilu 1

a)trichomoniasis
b)bacterial vaginosis
c)gonorrhea
d)chlamydia

2007-04-19 07:23:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have acne, and bad acne scars. Is this the best solution for skin care....
facial scrub, followed by a face peel then a moistoriser.

2007-04-19 06:07:55 · 4 answers · asked by me who? 1

have many symptoms of Systemic Lupus, and AutoImmune diseases run in the female side of my family...for instance; my Mother had Fibromyalgia, my Grand Mother has Arthritis, and my Great Grandmother had Lupus (she died), and that is as far back as I can trace...I will not go into my symptoms right now, but I will say I have just about every symptom and sign, beginning almost 2 years ago (I am now 15). I orginially though I had arthritis and a gastrointestinal disease, so I have been seeing a gastrointestinal doctor who has put me through many tests, and nothing shows except some inflamation, and swollen glands/lymph nodes...she is referring me to a rheumatologist (I know I should have seen one in the first place).

How common would it be for me to have Lupus if AutoImmune diseases run in the family, and my Great Grandmother had Lupus, and I have 75%+ symptoms and signs?

My Sedimentation Rate (Sed-Rate) has been continuosly increasing, and I do not have food allergies.

2007-04-19 03:53:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and now thers just a general weak feeling in my left arm and a bit a dizziness. im a 17 yr old female smoker, been under quite a bit of strain lately what could be wrong? i think im too young to have heart problems...

2007-04-19 03:37:21 · 4 answers · asked by o o g 2

Obviously, I don't think this is any substitue for an acutal doctor, I just like to have an idea of what the doc will say before I go. :)

If anyone cares to take a crack at it~

-Headache
-Mild Fatigue
-Stuffy Nose
-Post Nasal Drip
-Nasal discharge is mainly clear, occasionally a little green
-I little sinus pressure, but not similar to sinus infections I've had in the past.
-I think I may have had a slight fever yesterday, but I don't think so today.

Cold? Flu? Allergies? Sinus Infection? All?

2007-04-19 02:34:06 · 6 answers · asked by Tiff 5

2007-04-19 01:30:16 · 5 answers · asked by Kaila R 1

My husband has been doing this for awhile now. He sometimes goes weeks without doing it. It's not every night or anything but he'll wake up and he says he feels like something is in his throat scratching it...he'll start coughing and vomit. He says it feels llike something closes like a flap or something...I'm very confused. In 9th grade he had a scope done and found that he had ulcers but now he is 26. I don't think he has had it checked again for ulcers. I'm just at a loss. I have no clue what it may be. Help! Thanks in advance.

2007-04-19 00:42:09 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer W 2

2007-04-19 00:30:55 · 6 answers · asked by black&proud 5

My dad is 59 and I am very concerned with his health. He was put on oxygen for having emphysema after having a heart attack in 2002. Now, he gets very tired easily, has memory loss, repeats himself A LOT, and my biggest concern is that from the knees to his feet, his skin is a maroon color, and feels like leather. Also, he has expressed some loss of feeling in his feet. His feet are extremely dry, cracking, and his toenails are about 1/2" thick, and they often times fall off when I cut him toenails for him. Also, his legs and ankles are so swollen, that he only wears sandals and loose shoes now. What is causing this, what do I have to look forward to with his condition worsening, and how long do you think he has? I can't get him to quit smoking, and excersising is out of the question, because he gets tired just going to the store. Please Help. God Bless.

2007-04-18 19:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by Laura B 1

I am only 22 but am starting to think i have a kidney stone. I have been getting throbbing pains on the back left side of my torso (right about where i think my left kidney would be). Is there anyway to ease the pain, it throbs on and off all day long and I have been taking advil which has not helped. Also what is the average time the body passes one, it has been about three days so far.

2007-04-18 18:58:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've tried searching everywhere but all i got was a name..
Inj Xtum 2 mg on a site...
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2007-04-18 18:20:02 · 1 answers · asked by confused seeker... 2

he has had diarreah 9 times totally about 30 days of illness..his doctor has tested for parasites by testing his stool..and also had blood work...i know something isnt right...but i dont know what to ask the doctor to test for...he is an honor roll student...has many friends and is over all a happy well adjusted kid..(therefore ruling out emotional issues) i dont really know what to do...but he looks yellow/grey in color...and the doctor says its just a "growing" year for him...i feel helpless...what can i do..

2007-04-18 16:02:40 · 7 answers · asked by mldevlin2003 1

2007-04-18 16:00:23 · 7 answers · asked by spoilbrat18 2

My grandmother says that you should NOT swallow the phlegm as it leads to more coughing? how true is her claim?

2007-04-18 15:14:58 · 8 answers · asked by kinshuk 1

I have been having off and on stomach problems for the past year and a half. I started goin to the doctor and had an upper and lower GI scope and they biopsied and found nothing. Then I had a hida scan done and showed a slow emptying gallbladder, so I had it removed. I was ok for about two months then I got salmonella good poisoning. I am having more trouble now than ever. I have had Ct scans, xrays, blood tests, and the only thing they found was mesenteric adenitis which is swelling of the lymph nodes. It is usually only found in children but I have been on meds for a month now and it hasnt got any better and the pain is still there and I am having, diarhea, nausea, vomiting, extremely dry skin, dizzyness and severe abdominal and pelvic pains. The Ct scan also showed a cyst on my liver and left kidney and both ovaries. But the doctors have tried several meds and still nothing is better. I have lost 8 lbs in the past month and have been eating soup and crackers. What Is wrong with me?

2007-04-18 15:12:00 · 8 answers · asked by clp023 1

My left ear is deaf, I don't hear anything, I think there is something in there, IDK. First, last Tuesday I had pain, took some ADVIL liqui-gels and the pain was gone, then Saturday again, I took some Advil liqui-gels and put some ear drops, and okay. Now Sunday, I was deaf. and I am still deaf, I feel like putting a whole cotton swab in my left ear to see what's up. HELP, I NEED to hear, at my job it's necessary!!!!!!!!!111

2007-04-18 14:28:33 · 8 answers · asked by anakg6 2

After having a stroke how many years does that cut off you life?

2007-04-18 14:18:39 · 5 answers · asked by gowrifleman 2

he is on strattera 40 mgs and he is 6 years old. the medication is working in the daytime but at night it is making him miserable. does anyone have any suggestions please

2007-04-18 14:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 19 and just not stopped doing this, but i used to have this bad habit of reading on the toilet and i used to end up sitting on the toilet reading, sometimes as much as 30 min to 40 mins, and I used to do this practically every day.....What are the chances that this can give me internal hemmorhoids??

2007-04-18 12:17:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Up to 15 times a day or more in relatively small quantities. Can't hold it. No blood, no pain. Not diabetic.... was just tested. What could this mean?

2007-04-18 11:20:25 · 23 answers · asked by ineeddonothing 4

2007-04-18 10:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by Leonardo A 2

2007-04-18 10:21:59 · 4 answers · asked by highspeedkid 1

I know about the cholesterol lowering drugs causing joint pain, etc. rhabdomyolisis, etc. but don't know if this is anything like that. When I lie down I just get a crick in my foot or sometimes my lower leg. When I stand up it goes away.

2007-04-18 10:14:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The father of my child was born with an aracnoid cyst in the back of his brain. Recently, he has taken up occasionally smoking crystal meth. (Which I know is dumb.) I know crystal meth can kill you anyways, but is it possible for the crystal meth and cyst to kill him faster together?

2007-04-18 10:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

So basically within the past couple weeks I have had major joint pain mostly starting in the back and has now come to the ankles, knees, hips especially and some shoulder pain. I have not gained a lot of weight, pretty positive I am not growing anymore, no known diseases and no eating disorders. I consume a ton of calcium but is arthritis possible? Please no suggestions of a chiropractor I went to one who adjusted me once and then wanted me on a "plan" for a year which cost $4,000 only adding to the suspicions of quackery. Supplement suggestions are encouraged and experience is welcomed as well. Should I see a doctor?

2007-04-18 09:29:42 · 6 answers · asked by misschick87 2

2007-04-18 09:16:38 · 5 answers · asked by Max 5