Other - Diseases - June 2007

My mother is an alcoholic and drinks excessively everyday. My family and I are concerned about her health because he stomach is swelling up underneath her breasts. She is a petite woman who used to have a tiny waist. Now her mid section is swollen like a balloon, her legs remain skinny. She eats like a bird. I know that she has been to the doctor but is not telling anyone in the family ANYTHING about what the doctor says. I have tried and looked up information on the internet but have had no luck to pinpoint what could be going on. I have heard that alcoholics' internal organs tend to swell the more they drink? Has anyone had this experience? Any answers would be great. THank you.

2007-06-19 08:39:24 · 7 answers · asked by charliegirl 2

...I've just been told that I will be having my gall bladder out within the next 3 weeks. All being well, this will be done via keyhole surgery, although I have been warned this might not be possible.

If it keyhole, does anyone know how long I will need off work, and will I have to not drive for a time?

Thanks!

2007-06-19 08:36:56 · 13 answers · asked by Lily & Stu Too 5

inside my private part seems swollen now. inside and around the part all itch

2007-06-19 07:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by BEATRICE S 1

i suspect my son may have...i have noticed the smell since he was 1...i know it is very rare and there is no incidence of it in my family or my husbands family that i know of. I have researched it online but i would like to talk to someone who has it....

Also is there a home testing kit for it?

2007-06-19 07:33:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have this thing, when I go out in the sun, I get headaches real easy, and I feel sick. I sometimes feint and have fits.

It effected my eating. Whenever it's realy warm, I can't eat without feeling sick or throwing up. What's wrong?

Please help, also, if you have any tpis or advice?

2007-06-19 07:03:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

where exactly is the liver located? some have said it is on the right side right under your last rib but in diagrams of the digestive system it is shown almost directly under the breast on the right side. so where is it? is it covered by all of your ribs or is it under them?

also i have a dull pain lately on the right side under my ribs. it isnt like an aweful pain or anything, just when i dance (im a dancer) and i have to bend that way or backwards it kind of hurts, liek its just bothersome. could this be my liver that hurts? it wont go away but it isnt severe so i figured its nothing.

2007-06-19 06:48:42 · 6 answers · asked by Manda 2

beacause an xray result shows a hip fracture..i am not sure what part of the bone is broken..is hip a medical term ??

2007-06-19 06:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by richard s 1

i'm 21.....i find myself under a lot stess and pressure...my parents are always trying to correct me (even for something really small)..always judging me...trying to find mistakes...always pushing me into something...i've almost lost my self esteem...i'm always nervous around them?....ever since i was diagnosed(a yr back)...its only got worse...i know i'm extreamely yough to hav been diagnosed with this condition...i'm also over weight....but i want to know if social/domestic problems can cause hypertension...?im now under medication..

2007-06-19 06:40:49 · 2 answers · asked by thomas 1

2007-06-19 06:39:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 06:34:21 · 8 answers · asked by wish&dream 3

I'm going to start taking it - what should I watch out for?

2007-06-19 06:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by PJH 5

I have already had my gall bladder removed a few years ago. When my blood was recently tested again, my liver enzymes are still elevated. I also have frequent diarrhea and gas, and I know elevated liver enzymes can be an indication of gastrointestinal problems. Anyone have any suggestions?

2007-06-19 05:45:03 · 7 answers · asked by Trina O 3

Hi, Ive just been diagnosed with slightly underactive thyroid - my doctor has put me on Thyroxine. Does anyone know how long it will take to work? I can't stand the tiredness anymore - it is starting to affect my life - I sleep all night and sleep in the day and am still tired!! I have put on weight and am mentaly sluggish and have brittle nails - even though the doctor says he doesn't know why I am having these side affects!!!! Please help someone!

2007-06-19 05:42:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to hospital after a big impact to the head. They advised that I MUST go to my GP to follow up my blood pressure. The two readings were 224/144 and 214/163 taken ten minutes apart. I am 25 years old and had a blood pressure of 180/140 in my first year at uni 7 years ago. It is possible therefore that I have been hypertensive all this time. I often have headaches (6-7 times per week) too. Am I putting my health in excessive danger now or can I leave it for a few more years yet - what would the consequences be of doing nothing?

2007-06-19 04:15:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having toe surgery to clean up the bone spurs that have been caused by arthritis in my big toes. A friend said they can "scrape" out the arthritis and I said they can't. Otherwise, millions of people would be elated! Isn't there NO cure for arthritis?

2007-06-19 04:00:57 · 8 answers · asked by lordydordy42 2

i drink like 15-20 glasses of water each day....which is like double of the recommended water intake...

i dont sweat or pee a lot...

and still.....i am always thirsty and dehydrated......

why????

2007-06-19 03:43:15 · 15 answers · asked by Alayna N 3

personally, i would have to be in a movie or something. become an actress. what about you?

2007-06-19 02:25:26 · 14 answers · asked by ohwowitsthebelotegirlx3 2

Autopsy shows that most of us retain massive amounts of fecal material in our colons. How do two small preps prior to colonscopy clear out the massive amount of old fecal material accumulated in the colon allowing the walls of the colon to be visualized? People with successive colon therapy sessions e.g. at colon hydrotherapy schools eliminate way more fecal material. How can that be?

2007-06-19 02:18:33 · 5 answers · asked by wantingtoknow 1

2007-06-18 19:48:14 · 1 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7

I just need any idea. I am not asking for an actual diagnosis as I realize there is no way that can happen online.

I took my 10.5 daughter to the ped today, and he didn't even suggest anything, just referred her to someone else, and we are waiting on an appointment. So I am getting worrried and if anyone has any experience with this, I would appreciate some insight.

She has dropped from 50th percentile to 10th, is probably anemic, sleeping too much, refusing milk and wanting water, and MAY have a heart murmur (although I highly doubt that is related). This has been verrrry slowly building for the last 2 months, but has really gotten worse over the last two weeks. The last two days, her stools are VERY runny and acidic (proabably from lack of iron, but I mention it just in case).

I know it could be any number of things, but like I said, I am just worried.

2007-06-18 19:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by mountain_laurel1183 5

I was recently diagnosed with hypertension, and I'm on a couple of prescription medications now-- I'm not yet 30 years old, I have no family history of hypertension, I'm not overweight, I don't smoke, drink or do drugs, I stay away from fast food and high fat, salty food in general, and I'm getting out and exercising more. Any suggestions on anything else I can be doing? Or any thoughts on why I might have high blood pressure? My doctors seem to be stumped. Thanks!

2007-06-18 17:19:24 · 8 answers · asked by Jelyol 6

his entire muzzle is bigger than normal and he's got these bumps that were first on his leg, but they disappear and are now on his back. I'm thinking he was stung by something or he ate a poisonous lizard or something. This is down in the southwest.

2007-06-18 17:10:18 · 1 answers · asked by Chaos 1

on going constant condition now for over 2 years,....(not due to alcohol or drugs either),..I'm Type I diabetic and have been for 30 years now,......I also experience constant, tinnitus(ringing in my ears),..and cognitive problems sometimes,....also have some neck or cerrvical problems,...prob due to 2 car wrecks about 4 years ago,...and the accidents were 14 months apart.....thanks for all of your help and advice !!

2007-06-18 16:05:29 · 7 answers · asked by Bodie P 3

Do you know where I can find them, or if you have them and can just give them to me, that would be great, too.

2007-06-18 16:00:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a tingling feeling in my upper left arm and have never got it before. It sort of vibrates. Im worried tat something is happening to me. btw im only 16 years old. And it keeps viberating. Am i at risk of anything ? rlly worried does any1 kno wut this is?

2007-06-18 15:29:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I have the symptoms of hypoglycemia. I'm tired most of the day, especially around afternoon time. I sometimes have these anxiety attacks where it gets super hot, kind of like hot flashes then goes away after a while. I always wondered if all of this was happening because of my hormones changing but now I'm not so sure anymore. I don't gain weight normally, I guess like most people. I can eat a ton, but no weight is gained.

I weight around 105-110 and am 5'3. I'm only 19, and I hope that there is a way to help me with this. I'm afraid to ask my doctor because I've never had any real problems with my health so this is a big deal for me. Any advice?

2007-06-18 13:08:31 · 7 answers · asked by Darunik 3

my friends parents make my friend drink blood. like a full glass every 2 weeks.
it was either that or get it injected.

but her parents and family are keeping a secret from her. emma (my friend) dosent know what it is, she has tryed everything in her power to get her family to tell her.


do you think the blood drinking has something to do with the secret..

-have you ever heard anyone with the same 'having to drink blood' problem?

-what is this disease called.. if it is one?

-is there something about that disease her parents couldent be telling her that has to do with it...like something bad.

thanks times 1000

2007-06-18 11:56:50 · 28 answers · asked by gommmme 5

I have it very very midly and only sometimes but I know how to control it but if you have it, it can be very frustrating and annoying so I was wondering....

2007-06-18 11:44:57 · 3 answers · asked by Travis C 1

2007-06-18 11:44:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

umm last wensday i smoked marijuana i was recovering from a stomach flu and i hadnt eaten all day i was all weak...and i think the stuff i smoked might have been laced with someting eles and well my friend smoked the same thing i did but it didnt hit her as hard...we smoked about half a joint each..but i kept it in real long and took long hit and im only 15...so well i felt real bad the next day...and so i had to tell my parents what i had dont so they took me to the hospital...and the doctor told me to just wait it out it was just the marijuana in my system..and well this todays the 5th day since i got high...but i do feel i guess i can say not as bad as the previous days cause before like yesterday i would get these bad panic attacks and now not as much and yesterday i decided to just try and feel better and today i tried my hardest to act normal and in the morning i was feeling more u know lively and i got up in th morning and everythig but i still feel like well not as bad but....

2007-06-18 11:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by pixie7 3