General Health Care - March 2007

Hi, I'm only 17 years old. I often get light-headedness after standing up, fatigue very often. My arms and legs often feel tired as well. I think I have a low blood pressure. Can anyone tell me what could be the cause of it and how to solve this problem? Should I change my Diet? Thanks
(Links to websites would be appreciated)

2007-03-04 09:07:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I wake up in the mornings sometimes and stretch my legs while laying down and my calves will lock up and become extremely hard. This causes EXTREME pain causing me to break down in tears because of it. I also get this in my feet. Why am I getting these ANNOYING cramps???

The calf cramps are new as of this Winter (During and after basketball season)

Are there anyways to prevent these cramps? Maybe a vitamin I could be lacking???

Thanks a lot (by the way, my calf will hurt for a couple days after the cramp, and after it feels normal, I get another one >:( )

Thanks in advance!

2007-03-04 08:59:17 · 5 answers · asked by DizzyThermal 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My grandaughter chose it so I didn't like to change it and upset her.

2007-03-04 08:41:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-04 08:41:16 · 2 answers · asked by cin 2 in Pain & Pain Management

How easy is it for someone to break an elbow?....Also if you break an elbow is that the same thing as breaking an arm?

2007-03-04 08:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by pnkrockerkid 1 in Injuries

I have a friend (17)..who needs help...

2007-03-04 08:27:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago,followed the rice procedure and have had physio etc, problem is although my ankle seems perfect the swelling is still there,not as bad as earlier but it won't go.
i has xray all ok and i follow foot raised /ice etc.help?
i am athlete and need to get back asap.

2007-03-04 08:26:27 · 11 answers · asked by fozzy01 3 in Injuries

The urologist carried out an internal examination and said the bladder was "pristine"and could find no reason except that radiotherapy affects people in different ways. Will I just have to accept this. I do not take painkillers as I am worried about long term effects.

2007-03-04 08:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I just read something in my home inspections textbook about people getting migraines from their central heating systems in their house. Basically, if the heat exchanger is cracked(which does happy quite frequently), there could be a small amount of carbon monoxide getting into the air coming out of your vents. There has been cases where people have had migraines for years and had been to the doctor for cat scans and such, only to find out during a routine inspection that the heater exchange was cracked in their furnace. I do not suffer from migraines, but I see alot of questions about them and thought that this info might be able to help somebody out there. So everyone, get your furnace checked. It is a simple step and should cost very little and take only a few minutes.

2007-03-04 08:20:06 · 5 answers · asked by bengis777 2 in Other - General Health Care

Ankle sprains/injuries is a constant fact of life for basketball players and other athletes.

Do you think that future technology and medicine can develop innovative means for fully preventing ankle sprains/injuries or quickly alleviating those types of injuries?

2007-03-04 08:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by Roland 4 in Injuries

How do I keep the inside of my nose from drying out?

Every morning I wake up with the inside of my nose all dry & crusty, some morning I even have a bloody nose from blowing the crushies out of my nose.

2007-03-04 08:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I tweaked my neck working on the set of a play our school is doing. I don't know is the crazy thing. One second it was fine and the next it hurt hella bad.

2007-03-04 07:50:15 · 2 answers · asked by DarkAaron 1 in Pain & Pain Management

In august i fratcured my 5th metatarsule and around christmas i sprained my ankle. But now my ankle it hurt when i move it in circles and rotate it to an angle!!!! What it wrong and how do i help it!!!

2007-03-04 07:29:53 · 10 answers · asked by Katt 1 in Injuries

First off, I'm just 20, not even in my 60's. Everytime I go out and walk and/or stand for over 2 hours, I start getting a gripping pain in my lower back (not butt) area and also my hips, and I think pretty much the lower area. It's that "tired" feeling as well.

The only reason I could think of is that I don't really excercise. Sure it's on my everyday to-do list, but I never actually do it. Anyway, other than this, should I be concerned? Do I just have to excercise? And please, don't let that fact cloud your sense of response since there could be other possible reasons, but I hope there isn't.

2007-03-04 07:22:06 · 3 answers · asked by NereidoftheBlue 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-04 07:11:51 · 12 answers · asked by dingo 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I don't really have nightmares, and I'm not "covered" in sweat, but my shirt is moist enough where I have to change my shirt. I generally can't fall a sleep, and if I wanted I could probably stay up all night. What is causing this sweating and trouble sleeping? Is it stress, health, or is it because I just have a lot on my mind?

2007-03-04 07:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by Little Hulk 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have had a bloody nose for the past ten minutes. The blood just won't stop coming, and when it does stop, it comes back a few seconds later! please help! also, there is blood in the back of my throat and when I spit. please help! any tips on what i should do?

2007-03-04 06:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

since having my operation i have what you call drop foot in which i have to wear a foot brace nothing seems to be happening with my foot at the moment and im getting very frustrated it seems to be constantly numb and very cold even with pyhsio how long will i have to put up with this as its very harh to cope with as i have always been a very active peerson

2007-03-04 06:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by daisy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I recently got my wisdom teeth pulled and now my cheeks are all puffy! ive tried ice and a hot cloth but its been this way for 3 days! please help!

2007-03-04 06:09:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I get severe tension headaches that sometimes lead to migraine. On a typical day I would take about 5 advil, but i'm trying to only take 2 now.

I have gotten an MRI, so there is no serious health cause but my headaches cause a rotten mood.

Any tips on relieving tension?

2007-03-04 06:08:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

will the bumb stay there or should u push the blood out?

2007-03-04 05:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by johndoe10101 1 in First Aid

2007-03-04 05:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by johndoe10101 1 in First Aid

2007-03-04 05:43:57 · 3 answers · asked by briancornfield 1 in Pain & Pain Management

on my head i have tender spots that when you touch it it hurts! i have other pains that goes with that! and i would like to figure out what s wrong with me! i went to the hospital and they did a blood test and said everything was fine! but i still hurt! and my heart was hurting!! any ideas what it is! anyone

2007-03-04 05:34:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-04 05:29:58 · 5 answers · asked by ralph m 1 in Pain & Pain Management

myself-

BEST-LEARNT TO SK8

WORST-BROKE LEG SK8ING

2007-03-04 05:22:22 · 25 answers · asked by num1soadfan 2 in Injuries

It's aggrovating me like crazy. how do i get rid of it?

2007-03-04 05:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

My husband pulled a muscle in his lower back. He works construction 7 days a week, so has no time for R&R. Heat helps a little, but only temporarily. Any suggestions? I hate seing him in pain like this! Thanks in advance.

2007-03-04 05:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by Tina B 2 in Injuries

I injured my shoulders doing a crazy yoga move for too long and now it will not heal right. I have been having pain in them for a month now. Have you all found anything that might help short of going to the doctor? I have tried to lay off it for a while and it gets better but when I try to do light exercises it feels loose.

2007-03-04 04:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by CircusDelux 2 in Injuries

for osteoarthritis pain

2007-03-04 04:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by realventures2003 1 in Pain & Pain Management