General Health Care - October 2006

I know that there is a food additive called, "Natural Smoke Flavor" that's used to give a smoke flavor to some cheeses and other foods. I know from nutrition studies that Natural Smoke Flavor is derived from Formaldehyde (you know like embalming fluid) but the food processors went to the FDA and complained that if they have to show a formaldehyde derivative on the ingredient label, no one will buy the product. So could they call it Natural Smoke Flavor and the FDA said, "APPROVED".

2006-10-06 18:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by The professor 4 in Other - General Health Care

lasting for days. does it go away, what are some home remedies

2006-10-06 18:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by V for Vendetta 1 in Injuries

on monday of last week i went to the er weith alot of pain they told me i had a 3 mm kidney stone, now almost 2 weeks later, i haven't passed it I do have some very small hints of the same type of pain but nothing i need meds for, i also have diarrhea now,

2006-10-06 18:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-06 18:19:04 · 21 answers · asked by william b 1 in Other - General Health Care

i fell and now my tail bone hurts like hell, went to the docotr and he said that will go away in a few days with some strange pills, but i cant really stand the pain :(
anything to control that???

2006-10-06 17:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-10-06 16:49:14 · 9 answers · asked by ccl 2 in Injuries

Or can they also be skin color? My 5 yr old son has come down with something suddenly...rash over most of his body, but it's not red. It really itches, and I'm not sure what the cause is. He hasn't eaten anything out of the ordinary or done anything else out of the ordinary. I at first thought that it might be some kind of heat rash, but we live in Utah and it's been cool and rainy lately. Any suggestions? I have given him benedryl type medicine to help with the itch.

2006-10-06 16:47:18 · 5 answers · asked by Lu 4 in Other - General Health Care

that got me wondering. if she has to have an operation, would she only be given a paralytic agent, or would anestesia to make her go to sleep be given, as well?

2006-10-06 16:44:06 · 8 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-06 16:37:35 · 2 answers · asked by day_dr3amr 1 in Other - General Health Care

I seem to get sore throats pretty often. I'm a fit person, I eat generally healthy foods, I don't smoke or drink heavily, yet I still get sore throats. Not to mention, when I get them, they last for a long time. I had one this summer that lasted for 4 weeks, no joke! I can come up with no reason as to why I get them. I've been to doctors, and they tell me nothing.

I'm been wondering if its possible that the sore throats are caused by my tonsils. I know some people have them removed at a young age, or later in life. Would getting them removed help me out? Anyone have any sources which link sore throats as a direct effect of 'bad' tonsils?

2006-10-06 16:33:19 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin P. O 2 in Other - General Health Care

Does anyone know if like rite aid or like walgreens have over the counter swimmers ear medications or do i have to go to a specialist and get a prescription?

2006-10-06 16:19:04 · 12 answers · asked by sellatieeat 6 in Other - General Health Care

Recently I was involved in an accident in Thailand. A small piece of metal entered my forearm. The piece of metal was removed (about the size of a quarter), luckily I did not break any bones or tear any tendons.
Although the wound is small (about the size of a nickel or quarter) it is a nasty one. If I move my wrist I can see my tendon moving.

It has been 3 weeks since the accident and it still isn't completely healed.
I am getting my medical care here in thailand. For a wound this small, I have to go to the hospital daily to get it cleaned (which is getting tedious!).

It did get infected at one point but is much better now and seems to be recovering.

I feel three weeks is too long for a wound of this size. What do you think?

I been thinking if I had gotten care in the US it would have healed by now. Since I am going to a government hospital here, I believe they are a little backwards.

I would appreciate it if medical professionals only answer this question.

2006-10-06 16:18:18 · 8 answers · asked by Enlightenme! 2 in Injuries

2006-10-06 16:17:51 · 4 answers · asked by joas9498@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-06 16:17:31 · 22 answers · asked by dale 1 in Other - General Health Care

I can but my sister tells me that someday I'll confuse my brain and I'll go mental.

2006-10-06 16:11:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-06 16:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by BJ 1 in First Aid

2006-10-06 16:10:52 · 23 answers · asked by ono 3 in Other - General Health Care

hello... i´m recently inflicted with sun poisoning... or sun stroke... or a combination thereof.... lovely enough is that one of the benefits is a cute case of the trots.... does anyone know how long this is going to last... maybe... three days? two weeks?

2006-10-06 16:04:20 · 1 answers · asked by i like fried chicken 3 in Other - General Health Care

is there a way to prevent and control sinus headaches?

2006-10-06 15:48:00 · 8 answers · asked by acf52788 1 in Other - General Health Care

How do you get rid of a head ache, other than taking medicine?

2006-10-06 15:26:05 · 4 answers · asked by Black N Gold Fan 2 in Pain & Pain Management

What is a good remedy. How long before the pain stops?

2006-10-06 15:25:11 · 2 answers · asked by Richard B 1 in Pain & Pain Management

what can you suggest to get rid my cold?/

2006-10-06 15:23:00 · 17 answers · asked by BamBam 1 in Other - General Health Care

When it's a little bit cold my toes, nose, tops of ears and fingers go bright bright red or purple, sometimes blue.
Why do they do that?
I'm the only one it happens to. :-(
All my friends stay a normal color.

2006-10-06 15:22:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-06 15:14:26 · 2 answers · asked by ortheother 1 in Injuries

2006-10-06 15:06:50 · 4 answers · asked by synchronised_pickles 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-06 15:06:16 · 5 answers · asked by 2DIGNI5 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-06 15:01:02 · 4 answers · asked by icediver1 2 in First Aid

2006-10-06 14:49:39 · 3 answers · asked by donnaw4195 1 in Injuries

2006-10-06 14:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

it hurt like h..l!!!

2006-10-06 14:39:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care