Other - Diseases - July 2007

I've been pierced with a piercing gun 2 weeks ago and I want to now what are the symptoms of an infection

2007-07-09 12:51:16 · 8 answers · asked by Olivier A 1

1.Transport of materials
2.Defense agianst pathogens
3.Regulation of body conditions

2007-07-09 11:48:13 · 4 answers · asked by David S 1

I've just seen this story on Yahoo - what do you think? (PS, I'm a non-smoker!)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070709/hl_nm/smoking_parkinsons_dc

2007-07-09 10:30:02 · 14 answers · asked by Julia 3

My dad had been ill for 4 days with a sickness and diarrhoea bug. He last ate on friday afternoon. He has tried to eat after that but it is coming straight back up. Is it normal for this to last this long? Im getting worried as he had lost 3/4 of a stone in weight.

2007-07-09 10:16:39 · 18 answers · asked by !"£$%^&*() 1

The pain is constant and it worsened like two months ago. I have Kidney Stones last year and I use to have noticible bright orange sand in my urine all the time for years, specially when I drink beer, now I cant see any sand in my urine

2007-07-09 10:02:40 · 4 answers · asked by Carlos O 1

My kidneys are very low functioning, and i have been strongly advised by my ob gyn and my nephrologist not to get pregnant because i will have a really hard pregnancy and end up with kidney failure. However, it is my decision, and they have both told me that they would work to help me do whatever I want. Do you think my husband and I can handle a baby while I am on dialysis? I've not done either before, is there any one out there who has?

2007-07-09 09:51:09 · 16 answers · asked by Sweet Belly 2

if a guy fingers you and has dirt under his nails could thats give you a disease or infection?

2007-07-09 08:55:08 · 1 answers · asked by Amanda 1

is it possible for alcoholics to be hypochondriacs? and/or compulsive liars?

i have known someone for a long time and she periodically comes up with serious illnesses that never materialize! also over time she will lie about something and a while later forget she said it or repeat the same lie with different details

i don't live in the same city or country as her so it's easy for her to get away with what she tells me. i have also known her for a long time, so i know when what she is saying is a lie.

anyone have any information or personal experiences that could help me make sense of this?

2007-07-09 07:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by frankfarter! 5

My dad has edema in his wrist and ankle. He aches all over his body and sometimes can't get up. They found very little water in his lungs. He took x-rays and blood test but they cant find what is causing this problem. Last saturday he did ultra sound but won't get results until this saturday. In the meantime he is suffering. He was prescribed some pain killers and Lasik. What can i do. The doctor also said he has slightly low Albumin

2007-07-09 07:51:32 · 2 answers · asked by Aces 1

2007-07-09 07:46:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I overheated due to dehydration while I was working this weekend and have had very little appetite since then. I have re-hydrated myself to the point where I'm urinating at least every 30-45 minutes, and I'm hungry, but I have very little appetite. When I do eat, it's not very much. Is this normal or is it something to be concerned about?

2007-07-09 06:48:11 · 1 answers · asked by nutz2203 2

My father in law who is 67 has gone from being a normal person to being totally paranoid, delusional, can hardly do daily functions (brush teeth, shower, etc) in a couple days time. He hears voices, does not sleep. This has been going on for 3 weeks now. DR's did brain scan, and all other tests for brain problems, all came back fine. Did tests for encephalytis, alot of bloodwork, etc. All OK. They say vascular dementia... But how could something this severe happen overnight. He can not be left alone, cannot drive, comes up with absolutly crazy things he thinks are happening... Could some other condition be causing this..

2007-07-09 06:42:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just came back from a camping trip. On the last day, my neighbor offered me a hamburger. I ate it... ever since I ate it I have had abdominal cramping, diarrhea and major nausea. I have a mixed sensation of hunger with nausea and I'm afraid to eat, however I need to. I realized soon afterward that she had arrived at the campsite 5 days before hand, and had it in a cooler of melted ice. I feel awful. I do not have medical insurance and cannot afford to go to a doctor. The closest medical facility in walking distance( I walk) is the Union Hospital.. which would cost me emergency room charges as well.. HELP! I want to order lunch so that I don't have an empty stomach, any suggestions?

2007-07-09 06:38:19 · 4 answers · asked by SpiralWeaver85 1

2007-07-09 06:15:05 · 13 answers · asked by phyllis c 1

2007-07-09 05:29:13 · 1 answers · asked by llcold 2

I have minor depression and minor anxiety and I will looking into taking St. Johns wort. Its something I have been dealing with for a while now, but have gotten to the point to where I feel I need to do something. The hard part for me is I do not like medicating.

Let me know your thoughts, especially if you have taken it?!

THanks

2007-07-09 05:19:48 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2

I am interested in healing and have a book on medicinal plants and herbs, but now I need a book to tell me what the desieses and injuries are. They are very confusing, like carbuncles and epilepsy and it would really help if I could find out what they were.

2007-07-09 04:58:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have acid reflux disease, and that is supposed to be a symptom!!! i also have chronic upset stomach, and gall bladder stones!!!
anyway, i've tried everything!!! all kinds of toothpaste, mouthwash, mints, gum, toungue brushing!!! or scraping,whatever they call it!!! is there anything that can be done about it??? certain foods??? i heard somewhere that chewing on rubber bands helps????
i'll take anything that you've got!!! but, no rude answers,please; or, i might spam you!!!!

2007-07-09 00:41:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My member has a somewhat downward and lateral curvature since childhood. Dirty movie stars do not have this, so regardless of what consolation people give, as an objective person I know I am in a suboptimal state. It does make me self-conscious so I figure I should intervene at some point to make it closer to what I want as a boost to self-esteem which can only be a good thing for me. There is a certain expectation a girl has when a guy removes his garments, so one may as well conform to that as closely as possible I think.

I've done things with a girl before but I suspect they may be improved if I undergo the aforementioned intervention. There is a procedure called plication which essentially cuts out the opposite part of the curve in order to straighten things out.

I do not want anyone finding out though, as it is awkward. That includes family and I am under their health insurance. Also I am wondering about recovery time. Has anyone done it or has any tips for me?

2007-07-08 23:06:57 · 5 answers · asked by anon 2

The macular degeneration makes it difficult for her to see a craft. She also has tremors which makes it difficult to do any handwork because of the shaking. I have signed her up to receive books on tape from the National Library. This helps but doesn't fulfill her need to participate in activities.

2007-07-08 22:08:31 · 1 answers · asked by Karen B 2

Do you go to the bathroom?
Eat?
Drink?
Dream?
Remember anything when you wake up?
Someone tell me all about comas.

2007-07-08 15:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

After performing analingus on my girlfriend.. my lymph nodes became swollen. I have some sort of cold sore under the right side of my tongue. I'm not sure whats going on.

2007-07-08 15:42:42 · 9 answers · asked by licyouslow 1

2007-07-08 15:24:38 · 5 answers · asked by TLW 3

long story short.
1.5 years ago i had a still born.
cried every day and was depressed.
got put on zoloft.
now i'm waaay better.
now i'm pregnant. 5 weeks.
should i quit cold turkey? with the zoloft i mean. or should i slowly taper it? can it harm the baby if i take it?

thanks

2007-07-08 15:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by chapped lips 5

2007-07-08 15:16:34 · 15 answers · asked by baseballm937 3

I am curious what it feels like right as your going out, is it like blacking out, fading away, etc... I am having anxiety over this and would like some answers from people who have experienced it!

2007-07-08 15:04:40 · 7 answers · asked by xnsanemaryjanex 1

i just took a handfull of pills of my friends pills and drank a large coffee , and i just found out they were adderal, and a my friend just gave me a tab of acid , he said it would calm me down until the pills wore off . But im staring to hear this ringing sound and seeing shadows . i dont know what to do , he said i cant go to the hospital cus hell get in trouble cus they were his. So im not going . i just want a remedie of some kind , or potion . taht will relaxe me while i digest the pills .

2007-07-08 14:49:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever my little brother goes out in the sun and comes back in and after a while he get a fever. What else could it be. He forehead is hot and doesnt feel good. He is 4 years old. Can it be sun stroke, what should we do about this.

2007-07-08 14:15:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

can playing and feeling with an enlgarged lymph node (it's soft, mobile, painless, 1cm) a lot make it remained enlarged? its been over 3 weeks and i still have an enlarged lymph node behind my right ear (postauricular). i have allergies, sinuses, and possibly a minor ear infection. i've been playing with it or pressing with it many times every day.

2007-07-08 13:26:21 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ Lena ♥ 2

I am a 31 year old woman who is noticing bruises on my abdomen and torso area. I am on medications, lithuim, cymbalta and trazedone. I am wondering if any of these meds cause easy bruising. Someone told me it could be a sign of anemia, lukemia, or another blood disorder. Also, I have had a c-section but that was 10 years ago. I have little or no feeling in my abdomen area either. I do not know if that plays into this equation or not. Please give me your opinions on this. I am going to see a doctor tomorrow but I would just like some advice first.

2007-07-08 12:08:29 · 1 answers · asked by michelle g 2