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[ Symptoms ] i sprained my ankle 7 months ago and still am not 100 7 months ago i slipped on ice outside my driveway and heard a large pop sound when i fell at present day i can walk comfortably i have full range of motion in all directions except upwards meaning if i grab my foot and pull it towards me there is pain inside my ankle in the ligaments that were damaged in the fall i assume i am trying to exercise it by putting half my foot on a raised object like a curb or books and gently push down what can i do to improve the healing process [ Disease ] i sprained my own ankle about 20 years ago and it still hurts unfortunately i waited too long to get a proper diagnosis assuming it was just a sprain i tore some ligaments and because of the delay in having an mri it could not be repaired i suggest that you do not repeat my own mistake and have a proper examination either by an orthopedist or podiatrist that handles ankle disorders you may need some imaging studies as well i am a board certified physical therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience physical therapists are experts in assessing and treating problems with the neuromusculoskeletal system including ankle injuries and sprains i highly recommend that you seek the professional opinion of a well respected physical therapist in your area physical therapists focus their practice on macro biological movement sciences as opposed to micro biological pathology what does that mean to you not only will a pt help you determine if you have ‘loose or possibly ‘torn ankle ligaments but he or she will perform a thorough examination of your entire lower body to determine what is at the root of your continued pain – often a dysfunctional movement pattern that is due in part to the initial injury but perpetuated by a host of factors if you see a physical therapist you will have an initial examination to determine a “differential diagnosis” the pt will take a thorough history and screen you to determine if there is a medical condition that requires you to see a physician for further medical workup second the physical therapist will determine a “movement impairment diagnosis” that will help direct physical therapy interventions in your question you state that ankle dorsiflexion moving the foot upwards is limited and painful otherwise you do not state why you are not “100” with limited dorsiflexion some common activities that might be painful are deep squatting running jumping and stairs the great thing about seeing a physical therapist is that he or she will work with you to find the root causes that are driving this continued pain and limited motion we will go beyond treating your symptoms these causes may or may not include things such as joint stiffness scar tissue flexibility restrictions decreased proprioception balance ability and coordinationcontrol muscle weakness and altered biomechanics these impairments can respond very well to conservative physical therapy treatments regarding an earlier answer that was posted mris and surgery are rarely needed even with severe ankle sprains if your injury was more recent and you were having trouble walking x rays might be more highly indicated to rule out possible bony pathology again a physical therapist can safely and effectively guide you in your treatment course even if you require referral for further medical workup even in the case of severe ankle injuries such as fractures that are treated surgically or non surgically i see that patients recover best when physician care is followed by physical therapy rehabilitation in all 50

[ Symptoms ] besides tender swollen lymph node in neck also have lump in front of ear presently on clyndamycin possible causes swollen lymph node in neck and lump in front of ear appeared suddenly was ordered clindamycin on day 3 and no change in swelling at either site initially had low grade fever possible cause [ Disease ] i had swelling in front of ear on neck mouth was red went to dentist emergency come to find out it was a saliva gland stone ever hear of kidney stones stone had blocked duct ended up swollen could not talk mouth and tongue were swollen so much put in hospital due to concern of total blockage put on drip anti biotics i am on blood thinner and so had to wait for surgery sent home went and saw family doctor while in office i coughed phlegm and infection of which a stone came out glad i had used a tissue more stones were tried to be massaged out told to suck on sugar free lemon tarts or real lemons and keep heat on heck i cancelled u pcoming surgery as surgeon out of town and could not get feed back

[ Symptoms ] what are the potential pitfalls of diagnosing gallstones [ Disease ] there is no home treatment for chlamydia antibiotics taken exactly as prescribed normally cure chlamydia infections chlamydia does not cause long term problems if it is treated before complications develop untreated chlamydia can lead to many complications finding out that you have chlamydia may cause you to have negative thoughts or feelings about yourself or about sex you may feel embarrassed be angry at the person who infected you or feel frustrated with treatment you may want to seek counseling or join a support group for people with sexually transmitted diseases stds you may get counseling from a psychologist a social worker or another counselor std health clinics may offer counseling and support groups webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated

[ Symptoms ] if a person is taking klonopin but cannot afford it is it better to request lexapro or pristiq from the doctor [ Disease ] it clearly sounds like your dad needs medication to help with his agitation and psychotic behavior i recommend you connect him with a local hospital or geriatrician experienced with dementia you will be able to secure appropriate drug treatment to manage his behavior it is also suggested you contact the liocal chapter of the alzheimer association for both education and support you do not need the extra stress and you will learn how to cope with your dad is behaviors

[ Symptoms ] what are the risks of using carbamide peroxide drops on a perforated eardrum i initially thought my symptoms might have been due to a build up of earwax i used otc carbamide peroxide in an attempt to clear out any possible blockage i only used it once as it actually increased the sense of fullness in the affected ear which i assume was due to some of the fluid draining into the perforation about a week after using the drops i was properly diagnosed with a perforated eardrum could i have done any damage by using carbamide peroxide drops on my perforated eardrum [ Disease ] probably not but it is good not to do this again if a perforated eardrum is even remotely possible

[ Symptoms ] i havet 2 daughters now i want male baby plz tell me what can i do [ Disease ] there are many unusual suggestions out there that claims to enhance chances for you to have the sex of your choice but in the end it is basically a coin toss you will either have a girl or boy or both and there is very little that can be done to guarantee the results some people claim certain sexual positions diet timing of your cycle etc will make a difference you are free to try them knowing that it is still a 5050 chance statistically the more babies you have the greater the chance of getting one of them to be a boy i have a friend who has tried multiple times to have a daughter her last attempt resulted in triplet boys roll the dice again and see if you get a boy

[ Symptoms ] can i take tylenol ibuprofen while taking cephalexin [ Disease ] if you have routinely taken your birth control pills with no lapses it would be very rare indeed to become pregnant but not impossible you should see a gynecologist immediately for a serum pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant no one who is pregnant should take birth control pills but you do not give any indication of being pregnant other than your perception that your abdomen looks larger normally this is not a sign of very early pregnancy under typical circumstances a woman is pregnancy does not start showing for at least four or five weeks again though just to be safe you should get to a doctor is office as soon as possible to find out for sure what is going on wishing you well

[ Symptoms ] how can i take the camera pill please [ Disease ] i guess i am assuming you mean the endoscopy pill which looks at your entire digestive tract in medicine this is called an endoscopy capsule in the u s the food and drug administration fda approved an endoscopy capsule however i am not sure it is in widespread use in order to find out if any medical centers in your area are use the camera pill you would need to start with your primary care provider or gastroenterologist he or she can direct you to a facility where the endoscopy capsule is used be advised though that use of the camera pill is not for everyone your health care provider will take many factors into account regarding your age and general health status before considering using of the endoscopy capsule for your testing needs hope this helps

[ Symptoms ] i have blood in my urine male 50 yoa had feverheadache yesterday feel better today urinating more frequently urgently with some pain noticed blood in urine today not strong flow may of had some bbq sauce which may of been exposed to uncooked chicken several days ago [ Disease ] while most people think it is selective to women only men can also get urinary tract infections uti as well as bladder infections if this is the case either of which would explain all of your symptoms you need to see a physician and have a urine culture as well as a swab culture to confirm diagnoses an antibiotic will likely be prescribed and as always for kidney and bladder function 100 cranberry juice helps to maintain a healthy urinary system

[ Symptoms ] what is a gallbladder lesion [ Disease ] that is her choice semen has no nutritional benefit hi my wife is mother always said is was rude to spit so she never has its only good for you if you believe in it being so there is lots of myths surrounding male sperm hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] my son is 6 years old his skin is peeling is it dangerous [ Disease ] avoid exposure to heat humidity moisture and friction which can cause peeling if this does not help then in my opinion you need a genetics doctor as i suspect acral peeling skin syndrome it is not dangerous it is just good to knowgood luck

[ Symptoms ] can a cold sore or herpes simplex virus make the area around it puffy it is under left lower lip on chin and is puffy to right side [ Disease ] atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries is the process whereby abnormal deposits of fats cholesterol and plaque build up leading to coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular problems

[ Symptoms ] can i be pregnant my period started on october 13th and ended on october 17th i had unprotected sex on the 19th i have on average a 25 day cycle and according to an ovulation chart my fertility days started on the 20th with ovulation on the 24th on the 24th i had very thick creamy white discharge my panties were very wet and i dont recall a similar sensation in the past which lasted until today the 28th although yesterday and today it was more runny what are the possibilities of being pregnant [ Disease ] hi look we could chuck figures about for ages the only real way would be to wait for your next period date if you dose not come then get a test done then either an hpt or best at your doctors if you are you can take it from there ok good luck

[ Symptoms ] can i take metronidazole one day after drinking alcohol [ Disease ] caution should be the watchword here any med taken with alcohol can be a problem because almost all meds have to go through the liver to be broken down and that is exactly where the alcohol goes too so there is a fight in the liver for passage and because of this the med builds up in your system since it can not be broken down the result is something like a massive dose of the med and this has consequences it is never a good idea to drink alcohol when you are taking any type of psychotropic med some of them can have extremely bad effects but not everyone is aware enough of this the best advice is to avoid alcohol

[ Symptoms ] what medications can cause a false positive on a psa test [ Disease ] i think it is something related to your ear middle ear or inner ear problem acn cause referred pain to the head headache with dizzness and strange sounds i recommend u to consult ent dr

[ Symptoms ] birth control shot making me fat and moody i was on the pill for about 6 months but switched to the shot because of depression issues i have been on the shot for about 9 months now and have gained about 30 pounds and am very moody i need to be on birth control but do not know what method would work best for me [ Disease ] yes it is fine to take both acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine together in fact that may be very helpful for a sinus headache hope you feel better soon

[ Symptoms ] can i take antihistamines an otc drug when pregnant [ Disease ] to find a medicare supplement plan go to medicare gov

[ Symptoms ] what is the difference between fixed indemnity insurance and major medical [ Disease ] hi this could be down to the change over of bc pills if the hormones had changed it could all be from this as hormones can really upset our lives but if your really worried do go see you doctor and get a pregnancy test done but wait for the week after your next missed period or light period women can have very light 3 day periods through there pregnancy is hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] is peeling from the nippels a sign of pregnancy [ Disease ] hi it is a well known fact that when a woman is pregnant her body undergoes numerous changes one of the first signs of pregnancy is tenderness and soreness in the nipples caused by hormonal fluctuations in the body the color of the nipple also changes i e becomes darker due to the same reasons however there are also several women who face the problem of nipples peeling during pregnancy which can be quite painful and uncomfortable this condition can also be referred to as nipples flaking or nipples cracking during pregnancy but before you go to far have you done a hpt yet or been to your doctor for a pregnancy test you could be building your hopes up when it could be perhaps your washing powder do hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] is it illegal for an employer to no longer provide coverage for their employees children how does the clause allowing young adults to stay on their parent is insurance until age 26 fit in with all this if they do not purchase their own coverage [ Disease ] employers with more than 50 employees who do not offer coverage to dependent children under the age of 26 will have to pay a penalty

[ Symptoms ] does ibuprofen pmr interact with any other medications [ Disease ] drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects this document does not contain all possible drug interactions keep a list of all the products you use including prescriptionnonprescription drugs and herbal products and share it with your doctor and pharmacist do not start stop or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor is approval some products that may interact with this drug include cidofovir corticosteroids such as prednisone high blood pressure drugs including ace inhibitors such as captopril lisinopril and angiotensin ii receptor blockers such as losartan valsartan this medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding examples include anti platelet drugs such as clopidogrel blood thinners such as dabigatranenoxaparinwarfarin among others check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relieversfever reducers including aspirin nsaids such as celecoxib ketorolac or naproxen these drugs are similar to ibuprofen and may increase your risk of side effects if taken together however if your doctor has directed you to take low dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention usually at dosages of 81 325 milligrams a day you should continue taking the aspirin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise daily use of ibuprofen may decrease aspirin is ability to prevent heart attackstroke talk to your doctor about using a different medication such as acetaminophen to treat painfever if you must take ibuprofen talk to your doctor about possibly taking immediate release aspirin not enteric coatedec while taking ibuprofen take ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or at least 30 minutes after your aspirin dose do not increase your daily dose of aspirin or change the way you take aspirinother medications without your doctor is approval

[ Symptoms ] what skin products can i use to get rid of the brown patches on my cheeks pregnancy mask [ Disease ] the mask of pregnancy or melasma can be very difficult to treat melasma is treated with a combination of chemical peels and topical skin lightening agents along with sun blocking compounds unfortunately you may need to visit your dermatologist to receive prescription strength compounds if your melasma is not responding to over the counter treatments

[ Symptoms ] during work out or a hot a summer day temporary red vesicles appears on my skin and they itches until disappears why basically whenever my body temperature goes up i get several red vesiclesrash like thing on my arm back neck and some other part of my body does not have to be exposed to sun it just happens how can i prevent it [ Disease ] can u possibly do a urine analysis and show me your results

[ Symptoms ] my mom is cousin says she can no longer taste food as a result of metformin have you noticed this in your patients [ Disease ] my mom is cousin says she can no longer taste food because of a side effect of metformin and now weighs less than 100 pounds have you noticed this in your patients no loss of taste sensation is not an expected side effect of metformin and i cannot recall any patients i have met with this side effect however it is certainly possible that there are some patients out there with this side effect and if your mom is cousin believes it then it is probably true in her case naturally there are medical conditions that could cause loss of taste sensation and weight loss independent of diabetes

[ Symptoms ] i get frequent anterior shoulder dislocations will the situation get worse [ Disease ] recurrent dislocations and instability of shoulder should be operated surgically in my opinion you should give conservative treatment a chance get a three week off gym and put your arm in sling in external rotation position then gradually start rehabilitation it seems you are carrying overloads in the gym you need to lower the weights in your exercising to a tolerable amount and focus more on strenghtening anterior shoulder muscles anterior fibers of deltoid stretch you posterior capsule thanks

[ Symptoms ] i gained weight after having my uterus removed now have borderline high blood pressure is this linked to menopause [ Disease ] there are a several important points to consider with your question if your uterus was surgically removed but you still have your ovaries this does not mean that you have reached menopause when the ovaries are left intact following a hysterectomy they may function normally and produce hormones for years to come in which case the absence of menstruation would not mean that you are in menopause or the ovaries may stop hormone production within a year or two after the hysterectomy and lead to an earlier menopause than would normally be expected the relationship of menopause to high blood pressure hypertension is complex and not fully understood however there are some studies that suggest that declining estrogen levels may influence the lining of the blood vessels and contribute to increases in blood pressure researchers continue to review the relationship between menopause and blood pressure you also mention that you have gained weight you do not mention if you are overweight but weight is also related to the risk of hypertension excess body weight is a known risk factor for the development of hypertension and gradual weight gain throughout life has been correlated with the increase in blood pressure that occurs with aging

[ Symptoms ] my son is on antibotics for staph 5 days now can he swim in our pool [ Disease ] in your own chlorinated pool yes assuming the wound is not draining or oozing you can always cover small area of staph with a water proof bandaid but in most cases he will not contaminate a large pool or put others at risk

[ Symptoms ] why is it bad to sleep with my dog before hip replacement surgery i was told not to sleep with my dogs a week before my surgery why [ Disease ] not a clue you would have to specifically ask this surgeon why heshe is making this odd recommendation

[ Symptoms ] if there is a person in your family who has h1n1 virus how long should we as a family stay quarantined [ Disease ] you should monitor other family members for the signs of the flu but that does not mean that the rest of the family should stay home if they are not sick make sure that you wash your hands frequently and cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing to help reduce transmission of the virus

[ Symptoms ] is it okay to put ice on a burn what about butter or mayonnaise [ Disease ] well the thing is you do not want to put ice on it if you put ice on it believe it or not the burn is kind of open skin in some cases so ice will actually adhere to the skin so when you try to take the ice off of it you will rip layers of skin with it and possibly cause an infection the recommendation is really to use tepid or cool water not super cold but right in the middle and submerse the area butter and mayonnaise to me are like wives tales people believe that they should be putting some type of ointment on it to help replace the moisture in the skin that is not the case we found out in a lot of cases now that you need to let the air get to it and let it heal by itself because when they were putting things like ointments and creams on it it was trapping in bacteria leading to skin infections if you notice though it is blistering and the area is extremely red you probably need to go and have it looked at by a healthcare provider because there are some prescription ointments and creams that are specifically used for burns

[ Symptoms ] i am 28 years old unmarried i got chicken pox last month i e 10th july my last periods was on the 5th of july my menstural starting dates march 5th april 3rd may 6th june 7th july 5th can chicken pox delay my periods i got rashes even in my genital parts in march my fiancee just touched my vagina with his hand and i gave him a hand job but we did not have intercourse is it possible to be pregnant from that that was the first and last time we did that since then nothing i took urine pregnancy tests a week before and today also they are negative kindly tell me why my periods is delayed [ Disease ] having viagra more than 100mg will definitely be harmful to your body it is better to take advice from your doctor before having such pills

[ Symptoms ] i exercise and eat right very healthy not overweight per se but need to lose abdominal fat drop about 15 lbs i am 43 female healthy 58 about 155 lbs i exercise regularly at least 45 minutes of cardio every other day with pilates type exercises between i eat all natural foods about 30 30 40 percent for protein fat and carbs about 1200 1400 calday i do not look fat overall my legs are very muscular and my arms are toned the problem is extra weight right up front in my abdominal area so it looks like i am pregnant i am not very embarrassing and nothing i do seems to trim it back [ Disease ] many things can cause heel pain from heel spurs rough areas on the heel bone to tendon and plantar fascia problems even improper shoes can cause heel pain your first and most important step is to see a good podiatrist for an examination this is really the only way you can be accurately diagnosed and treated treatment would depend on your diagnosis of course and may include medications orthotics shoe inserts recommendations for a different type of shoe or in severe cases of spurs even surgery six months is a long time get it checked out so you can start walking without pain again

[ Symptoms ] whenever i gargle be it mouthwash or tap water i am overcome with a choking feeling and end up vomiting up until a few years ago i was an avid mouth wash user properly to point out swish gargle spit then rinse with a swish of water recently whenever i go to rinse my mouth be it with mouthwash or even tap water i am overcome with a choking sensation and i end up gagging and sometimes vomiting i am at a loss as to why the gagging and nausea sets in no respitory issues intestinal issues fatigue fever rapid weight issues etc virtually a 1 shape [ Disease ] i am not sure which fee schedule you refer to perhaps you are asking about what insurers pay doctors if so do not count on it insurers do not reveal those numbers to the public and often physician contracts forbid them from doing so as well

[ Symptoms ] can a girl get pregnant from just precum so basically i had unprotected sex with a girl she had had her period a few days prior to this i did not cum or anything but there was penetration and all that jazz my question is that could my precum get her pregnant i am almost positive there was not any semen in the urethra as i had urinated several times before this had all happened i appreciate the feedback thank you [ Disease ] yes precum as you call it is basically semen and semen can contain sperm so there is small possibility my risk taking friend you really have no business putting this woman at risk for pregnancy or an std by penetrating and all that jazz without using a condom no more unprotected sexual encounters no more sleepless nights worrying

[ Symptoms ] have severe lower backpain left and right side no solution from doctors [ Disease ] male age 43 no previous medical conditions

[ Symptoms ] what is the best treatment for a cold [ Disease ] there is no cure for the common cold the most important thing you can do is drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated chicken soup is comforting plus the steam helps break up nasal congestion over the counter cold medicines can offer relief from aches and fever however doctors no longer believe in suppressing low grade fever except in very young and very old people or people with certain medical conditions such as heart or lung disease low grade fever helps the body fight off infection aspirin young people and children should not take aspirin because of the risk of reye is syndrome decongestants can help make breathing easier by shrinking swollen mucous membranes in the nose use for no more than two or three days saline nasal sprays can also open breathing passages and may be used freely cough preparations are not hugely effective the fda and manufacturers now say that over the counter cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under 4 gargling with salt water can help relieve a sore throat

[ Symptoms ] as a young adult covered under my employer is health insurance plan i worry about switching jobs and being uninsured being uninsured for any length of time is not an option for me because of an existing chronic medical condition what are my healthcare options if i wantneed to take time off between jobs also affordability is important here [ Disease ] hi it sounds like you have psos i need to know what drugs you tried and do an ultrasound to check for cysts hope to hear from you soon good luck

[ Symptoms ] the last 2 days i have been dizzy headach and unbalance when i walk i loss control of my left legs weak nausea if i am setting a do not feel dizzy the minute i stand i am real dizzy walking is scarey i wll fall and move slow i should also note 3 days ago i woke with a extreme headache which did effect my eyesight blurring and halos as the day progress i did become nauseaed an vomit by the next day i felt better that is when the above started 2 days latter [ Disease ] may be inner ear vertigo see your doctor

[ Symptoms ] what is the sweat chloride level in cystic fibrosis [ Disease ] it is very important that you see a medical provider or er someone who can carefully examine you

[ Symptoms ] does smoking pot help essential tremors [ Disease ] hi seems its all down to body make up in some it will help and in others it wont but does not completely clear it up good luck

[ Symptoms ] pulmicort flexhaler not covered by medicare advantage plan need cheaper alternative [ Disease ] you should discuss this with your physician to see if there is an alternative to this medication

[ Symptoms ] i can feel a pulsating mass in my epigastric region and i have really bad lower back pain bothsides are they related my heart is beating at around 120 and the pulsating mass is throbbing at the same pace and i have been vomiting [ Disease ] fumes are fumes smoke is smoke breathing any fume or smoke in a closed area can cause problems in a well ventilated area beeswax candles are not hazardous by the chemical nature of the wax itself

[ Symptoms ] what does it mean when your period blood is brown and not red since we were having trouble getting pregnant we went and saw a doctor and the doctor put me on hormone pills for 10 days well my last pill was on the 25th i believe i have started my period but i am not100 sure the blood that is coming out is brown and not red and i am in a lot of pain i have no cristals or anything like that on my overies i tried to call her and her nurse is not there i need to know because i am post to start taking my overlating pills during day 5 of my period [ Disease ] hi brown blood normally means its old blood as for taken any pills i think you should not waste them this is a period and it not be wise to take ovulating in a period or it could be a miscarriage your having but your should get in touch with your doctor asap good luck ps is there any sign of tissue in this blood then that would be a sign of a miscarriage

[ Symptoms ] healthcare reform i make too little to qualify at marketplace and too much to qualify for medicaid what now on unemployment since dec so how do i not qualify for medicaid they are including my roommate is income who has nothing to do with covering my medical expenses why do they use household income when not a related family member i have medical conditions and am desperate to have coverage can not afford to pay my cobra premium of 500 per mo beginning april 1 [ Disease ] have you seen your doctor could be spine nerve pinch pneumonia any number of things but you need a professional write down your symptoms and questions be thorough and do not leave anything out good luck

[ Symptoms ] can a cold sore give me genital herpes recently my girlfriend gave me a blowjob she had a cold sore on her lower lip although the sore was completely scabbed over and is almost completely healed she got it two weeks ago and has been using some type of medicine to get it healed the bj lasted 15 seconds and the scab barely touched my penis the sore is not open at all so is there still a high risk of infection whenever we make out when she has a cold sore i never get one and she generally gets them when she is really stressed [ Disease ] the short answer is yes unfortunately you have exposed yourself to genital herpes it does not matter that the cold sore was scabbed over or that the lip lesion barely touched your penis a person with herpes can spread the virus even when it is not active your girlfriend is herpes most definitely was active since she had a lesion this does not mean you positively will develop genital herpes but you are flirting with disaster you need to take better precautions in the future there is no cure for genital herpes if you do develop genital herpes you absolutely must disclose the fact to your partners before you have sex with them they have a right to decide whether or not to risk getting the virus from you and while condom use is good be aware a condom will not necessarily protect you from herpes because the virus can reside in groin areas that are not covered by the sheath i am not sure how old you are but you may want to read this article about the rise in genital herpes transmission among us teens due to having oral sex with an infected partner even if you are not a teenager the same scenario applies to your story please stop engaging in unsafe sex always use a condom do not have any type of sexual relations with a person who obviously has a virus that can become a sexually transmitted disease you owe it to yourself and your sexual partners to be responsible about your sexual practices wishing you well there r two types of herpes there r the oral kind and then there is genital kind yes u can get herpes on your genitals from a cold sore but even tho it is herpes on your genitals it is not actually the genital type of herpes it is the oral type actually u can spread each type to each area yes her giving u head with a what looks like mainly healed sore can give u herpes i have kissed a chick with a sore before to and did not get nothing some times your just lucky or perhaps your immune system is working harder and better at times i do not know but u can get on acyclovir twice a day from your doctor it is herpes meds or if u do not have insurance there is a natural pill for it u can get at health stores or what have u called l lysine and take it twice a day and have her take it as well hell even once a day would b good

[ Symptoms ] on 60 mcg of synthroid currently should i be taking more [ Disease ] hi do have a read of this link gives you your answer <link> also have a good read through this link www spacedoc com just google these links one at a time to the www to open and read ok now do read through this post of mine if you do have a cholesterol problem this should help if it does do stay with it plaque is a big problem as it raises cholesterol the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go you just mix cp and turmeric 5050 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric you take 3 small teaspoonful each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful is and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone so do hope this helps you good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you do not forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on

[ Symptoms ] how long after changing my diet should i expect to see a drop of my blood sugar scores just curious have recently been diagnosed with type 2 and have changed my diet significantly how long before a diet change would influence my numbers [ Disease ] changes to your diet can have an immediate affect on your daily blood sugars but as for as your hemoglobin a1c levels that takes about 3 months to see a difference that is because the test measures blood sugar management over a 3 month period of time if you keep your blood sugars down consistently your next test should decrease quite a bit for more read glycohemoglobin a1c

[ Symptoms ] can you get pregnant on the second day of your period having had unprotected sex [ Disease ] hi the answer could be yes it works like this some women can only get pregnant on the two fertile days of the month for others anytime even having unprotected sex during there period if you do not want to get pregnant then get on bc or use condoms good luck

[ Symptoms ] can suntanning cause a reaction while taking adipex p [ Disease ] it is less likely that ngu may lead to hiv unless you are exposed to hiv source in a unprotected fashion there are no chances of hiv in ur case u need to start on higher antibiotics

[ Symptoms ] could i be pregnant i usually get my period on the 17th of each month however in dec i was put on antibiotics and my period did not start until the 21st now it is jan 25 and still nothing i feel like i am showing signs of being pregnant but took a test yesterday and got a neg how long should i wait to take another test could i be pregnant or is something else wrong [ Disease ] from being so anxious about your period being late delays it a bit more since your ept came out negative you can relax for a week or so being placed on the antibiotics have an affect on menses if you have not gotten it by today is date then by all means go to a gynocologist that doctor will take tests with an exam to determine what is going on

[ Symptoms ] are there new and effective hepatitis c treatments in development [ Disease ] not one but two effective new hep c treatments got a strong endorsement from an fda advisory panel merck is victrelis boceprevir was recently approved and vertex is telaprevir no brand name yet should soon get full fda approval about two thirds of people are cured when either of the new drugs is added to current treatment the telaprevir combination takes six months — half the time of current treatment — while victrelis treatment lasts eight to 12 months as usual in the world of hepatitis c treatment there are serious downsides to both drugs the biggest downside is that people who take them still have to take the standard treatment of alpha interferon and ribavirin taking these drugs is like having a bad case of the flu that lasts for months unfortunately the combination of standard treatment with either of the new drugs is even harder to take each drug adds to the anemia from the interferonribavirin combo some 40 of people taking victrelis get so anemic they need expensive doses of the anti anemia drug erythropoietin and a nasty rash is a common side effect with telaprevir the two drugs work in essentially the same way both are protease inhibitors which mean they attack a hepatitis c virus hcv enzyme that is essential for the virus to make new copies of itself each of the drugs brings virus replication to a near halt but when used alone hcv quickly becomes resistant to each of the new drugs that is why they have to be given in combination meanwhile people with hepatitis c wonder when they will see the really big breakthrough everyone is waiting for — a drug combination that works for nearly everyone and which does not require either interferon or ribavirin such treatments are in the pipeline some experts say they may come in as few as two or three years while others say it will be a decade before they are finally here what is for sure is that telaprevir and victrelis are just the first in what is hoped will be a long line of treatment options for people with the deadly hepatitis c virus

[ Symptoms ] after having my teeth cleaned i can only open my mouth a few inches and closing my mouth is painful what should i do [ Disease ] you may be having a endocrine disorder causing the deranged levels of the above investigations pituitary gland disturbances can be the cause needs to be analysed by a endocrinologist

[ Symptoms ] what are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism [ Disease ] hi this a visual thing and you really do need to see your doctor or try your local gum clinic i am not saying its an sti or std but the staff would know what there looking at ok good luck

[ Symptoms ] would over the counter cold medicines impact the effectiveness of birth control pills [ Disease ] no over the counter cold medicines will not affect the effectiveness of birth control pills

[ Symptoms ] 31 yr male 62 250lbs abdominal pain after eating on right side front and back vomiting nausea gas bloating cramps weight gain in the excess of 50+ pound unintentionally vomiting constipation diarrhea severe gas acid reflux even while on medication symptoms get worse with eating and drinking feeling of bloated fullness with loss of appetite and lethargy i believe my husband is exhibiting symptoms that involve either his liver or gallbladder possibly ibs but not sure current doctor does not feel the need to look into the issues over the counter meds have not helped just looking for some ideas [ Disease ] hi if he is that bad please do get him to your local er asap as test would soon tell just what is going on good luck

[ Symptoms ] webmd has very few answers i have asked several questions on this site and there are no answers it is strange it is like in the wizard of oz who was hiding behind the curtain and everyone thought he had all the answers but it was a sham sad [ Disease ] any new or changing lesions should be evaluated by your dermatologist

[ Symptoms ] does osteoarthritis cause a higher white blood count [ Disease ] not really if you have infection then only the white blood count goes up osteoarthritis is not an infectious disease

[ Symptoms ] i am a 55 year old woman not menopausal not overly stressed i am biploar what is causing increased forgetfullnes i see my doctors and follow their advice forgetfulness is affecting my life in that i have difficulty processing to the point of not even having gears turning my family is concerned this has progressively worsened during the last two years or so i am bipolar but have been stable for many years i have undergone major stressful situations during last 5 years but have resolved most of the situations and am relatively stress free now i have an appointment with a neuro psychologist [ Disease ] hi then during deep sleep your getting hot we all do things like this during sleep me i sometimes scratch myself never feel a thing so for you its your body getting hot so it takes your hoodie off just as simple as that i always find i cool down after i wake up so its then you want you hoodie back on good luck

[ Symptoms ] what exactly is gardnerella vaginalis i tried looking around the internet but it was not very helpful [ Disease ] it is the same as bacterial vaginosis so you should be able to find internet information about the bacterial vaginal infection using this term

[ Symptoms ] me1yr old got the chicken pox vaccine 2wks ago and developed a rash on her belly n face 2days ago is that normal [ Disease ] headaches is listed as one of the side effects for phentermine but as a pharmacist i do have concerns about what is massive i would like to ask this patient how frequently are they getting these headaches are they keeping a headache diary how long have they been on this medication what is the dose and have they made the physician or healthcare provider aware of this side effect for pharmacist i am probably going to refer them right back to their physician to have them reevaluated because this might be something that they need to be changed and i would also ask the patient if they are using this just as a one time kind of weight loss pill or they continuously taking it because sometimes if you take it for a long time the side effects could get a little worse

[ Symptoms ] nausea and hot flashes normal i feel a sensation of nausea just before a hot flash is that normal 55 and healthy [ Disease ] hi having unprotected sex anytime is always a danger if you do not know the person stds and stis can pop up anytime but sounds like you did the right thing if you r that worried get your self off to an stdgum clinic and get yourself tested that is about all you can do but it needs to be about 4 weeks after you had sex do hope this helps good luck

[ Symptoms ] what is septic shock [ Disease ] septic shock is a dangerous condition that results when a severe infection evades the body is defenses the body is normal response to infection is a process called inflammation when inflammation is confined to one area of infection like a wound or a pneumonia the natural chemicals released help fight and control the infection in septic shock these inflammatory chemicals spread through the bloodstream where they do not belong these chemicals and substances released by bacteria cause blood pressure to fall to dangerously low levels antibiotics are the most important treatment for septic shock however antibiotics alone do not correct septic shock because the body is response to the infection is as harmful as the infection itself intravenous medicines to increase blood pressure vasopressors are needed during septic shock many people with septic shock become unconscious and some require mechanical ventilation life support to breathe septic shock can be fatal and there are few effective treatments in most cases treatment means providing life support until antibiotics and the person is immune system clear the infection and the massive inflammatory process subsides

[ Symptoms ] i just want to feel okay with feeling okay i have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety derealization i think i have depression for about 4 years now it has been a real real struggle over the years i have been on different meds and have coping skills to help manage it now 19 years old i feel pretty alright month by month i feel closer to the person i was 4 years ago why do i feel guilty for feeling alright for some reason i feel like i am not allowed to feel good because i have these diagnoses does that make sense [ Disease ] i̇t could be causing a block in your gall bladder so you need to check back

[ Symptoms ] diagnosed with myoclonus dystonia after years of baffling medical tests living with too many animals [ Disease ] thank you doctors for your insight they have done mris and eegs and i can not even name all the tests there seems to be some indication of a genetic link and iron accumulation also genetic if i understand it correctly i just needed to know if there was a possible link to the animals too i can now address that issue with the parents and help them get it under control but for more obvious and normal reasons thank you for your time and expertise

[ Symptoms ] broken condom during placebo week no ejaculation still got my period chance of pregnancy i had sex the night before my period was due the condom broke he was inside me really quickly and he pulled out right away i know there was no ejaculation we had not gotten that far into it yet but just his pre ejaculate i am on the combination pill and have not missed any and have been taking them all as directed i did get my period the next day it was a normal period for me do i have a risk of pregnancy should i be concerned since i did get my period [ Disease ] then go back and get your proof if you paid by card it should be on a monthly bill and that would be good proof if not go the long way round but its not good to keep pumping vaccines into your body you should find that just once a year is right good luck

[ Symptoms ] what should i do if i have hypothyroidism [ Disease ] hi this may be due to side effects of sertaline or transient hypoglycemia due to increased metabolism get a cbc and electrolytes checked thanks

[ Symptoms ] i lost my job and my son has a pre existing condition how can i get coverage for him and when will it take effect [ Disease ] if you have chronic high blood pressure hypertension you can lower your blood pressure before pregnancy by exercising eating a diet low in sodium and rich in fruits and vegetables and staying at a healthy weight lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of preeclampsia when you are pregnant regular checkups are key to early detection and treatment prompt treatment is vital to preventing the development of severe and possibly life threatening preeclampsia recent preeclampsia research suggests that calcium supplements and low dose aspirin offer a preventive benefit especially for high risk women calcium supplements may reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia and the risk of having a low birth weight baby particularly among high risk women who normally do not get enough calcium 4 taking a calcium supplement may also lower the risk of moving from mild to severe preeclampsia 13 other experts have found that there is no benefit from taking calcium 1 but all pregnant women can generally benefit from taking the u s food and drug administration is recommended daily allowance of of calcium each day to keep their bones healthy low dose aspirin antiplatelet therapy may be a moderately effective preventive treatment for women at risk of developing preeclampsia although some experts question how effective low dose aspirin is others assert that high risk women who take it regularly as directed do significantly lower their preeclampsia risk 14 talk to your doctor or nurse midwife about whether this treatment is right for you research shows that taking vitamin c or vitamin e supplements does not help prevent preeclampsia 15 16 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated

[ Symptoms ] diagnosed with a benign ovarian cyst around 10cm clinic wants to do full hysterectomy need second opinion [ Disease ] hi 10 cm is large so surgical removal to ovary is recommended however your doctors idea is why leave any thing behind that may develop cancer is not doing full hysterectomy better why most study is suggest that ovaries are almost useless post menopause fewer study is suggest that they can help heart in my opinion if you measure risks and benefits full hystrectomy is better than just trying to remove the cyst notice that uterus is completely useless however you can ask your doctor to do hysterectomy leaving one ovary behind half measure good luck

[ Symptoms ] can genital herpes be only one bump [ Disease ] if all 4 panels are negative then it is not probably chronic active ebv please provide details about the symptoms that you are facing thankyou

[ Symptoms ] can taking two year old cough medician hurt you [ Disease ] rashes may burn at times due to the cause if you cut your leg in the same region of the rash before the rash showed up it could be an infection if you itched the rash it could cause burning if you cracked the skin dry skin can also cause a warming sensation more information needed to give you a correct answer

[ Symptoms ] my left breast has always been bigger than my right breast but now it seems that it has grown a little more i am 66 years old and i had a mammogram recently but i also noticed that my left breast has grown slightly more over the last year or so could this be a problem [ Disease ] hi if you have pit on any weight then that could be your answer that is the simple answer but then women do change as they get older or if your that worried go see your doctor for a check up but can you feel any bumps when you shower best time to feel around is when your all soapy hope this helps good luck

[ Symptoms ] to whom it may concern my son is 3 months old and he is on breastfeeding in his blood analysis which was done in 30 january 2017 number of neutrophils was 0 7nl after that we repeated blood test on 7 march 2017 and number of neutrophils was 1 27nl because of that result we did test again in 14 march 2017 and number was 0 9<negative_smiley>nl no other symptoms are revealed however according to pediatrician we did following tests iga igm igg hiv b12 and copper in blood currently we have only hiv result and it is negative please tell me is it possible in infants to have low number of neutrophils without any obvious reason and can it increase without any additional treatment and in what period of time thank you in advance [ Disease ] also please can you tell the size of the stones and are there a single stone or multiple stones with sizes

[ Symptoms ] i recentlyhad food poisoning could my body have flushed out the good bacteria as well as the bad i feel better but i still have symptoms including i am very gassy both farts and burps runny stool consistently yellowish burbling and gurgling from my intestines frequent defecation what can i do to get back to normal [ Disease ] hi go get yourself some acidophilus capsules these will put back the good bugs for you what you have left just keep in your fridge there ok for a few years also get some good natural yogurt into you more good bugs from that see how you go good luck

[ Symptoms ] can an 18 year old girl have a heart attack i am 18 weigh 120 lbs and am 57 my pulse is always racing over 100 and i am always short of breath the left side of my neck hurts along with my left arm is this a problem [ Disease ] it is a problem if you do not know the cause of your symptoms rather than try and figure out what you have or worry about having a heart attack it would be best for you to be examined by a medical professional someone that can take a thorough medical history examine you order an diagnostic tests and give you the true answer unfortunately this is not something that can be done blindly over the internet

[ Symptoms ] are fillers and botox safe to use during pregnancy [ Disease ] the thyroid gland to be short i am not sure what you mean so perhaps you should repost your question and be more detailed

[ Symptoms ] what are potential health problems that can be connected to eating barbecued and smoked meats [ Disease ] you are asking for very patient specific advice since i do not know the medical details of your case it would be impossible to blindly give you the okay to go swimming go to schoolwork or even make a determination if you are contagious i do not know the location or extent of your cellulitis the type of bacteria that was cultured or even the name and dosage of your antibiotic the only person that can give you this okay would be the medical provider who is treating you i am sorry

[ Symptoms ] is a missed period an early sign of pregnancy [ Disease ] the most obvious early symptom of pregnancy and the one that prompts most women to get a pregnancy test is a missed period but not all missed or delayed periods are caused by pregnancy also women can experience some bleeding during pregnancy if you are pregnant ask your doctor what you should be aware of with bleeding for example when is bleeding normal and when is it a sign of an emergency there are reasons besides pregnancy for missing a period it might be that you gained or lost too much weight hormonal problems fatigue or stress are other possibilities some women miss their period when they stop taking birth control pills but if a period is late and pregnancy is a possibility you may want to get a pregnancy test

[ Symptoms ] told to use tea tree oil to clean out ear wax was not told to dilute it now it feels clogged did i damage my hearing [ Disease ] you may have had a partial wax impaction but when you added the oil the wax softened and now you have a complete wax impaction it is very unlikely that you damaged your hearing so assuming that you do not have ear pain or other signs of an ear infection you can lavage wash out your ear canal with a gentle stream of warm water just slightly warmer than your body temperature the warm water stream will most likely dislodge the softened wax so you can do this in the shower allow a stream of shower water to go in your ear canal a hand held shower works the best once the water gets out of your ear your hearing should return to its normal level again

[ Symptoms ] why do i have insane cravings for sweets i am pretty healthy 53 and 123 lbs in the morning 20 yrs old i eat well and exercise 40 min a day but there is one problem i have these insane cravings for sweets especially dark chocolate it is like if i do not get at least some chocolate a day i will go insane it is all that i can think about and i will go out of my way to get this chocolate i know that if i could control them i could tone up my thighs some more [ Disease ] you may have a genetic condition called keratosis pilaris keep in mind that this is just a guess since i cannot examine you i suspect one of your parents have this as well this is a very common skin condition and very difficult to treat impossible to cure if it helps i have it too do a google search for medical articles about keratosis pilaris

[ Symptoms ] how much sleep does my child need [ Disease ] the amount of sleep that a child needs is going to be based on that child is age actually we have a great article on webmd where you can actually click on the different ages to find out what your child is sleep need is going to be but generally speaking what we are finding in national sleep foundation is polls is that kids are not getting enough sleep and they are also not getting sleep at the times that they need it may be an enjoyable thing to because you are coming home late to be able to spend some time with your child and have them stay up past their bedtime but it really can be a detriment to their health in the long run in the first year of life children are going to sleeping north of 18 hours in some cases maybe as little as 12 or 13 hours but that oftentimes occurs if you have a very colicky baby or a reflux baby try to know and understand what health issues could be going on there when you get into the 2 to 3 range that is when your children should be sleeping about 11 – 12 hours then when you start to move into grade school you are going to be looking at 9 to 10 hours and you should your kids should stick to the 9 to 10 hour range almost through high school very few high schoolers get that much sleep and so interestingly what we have found is first of all high school age children tend to swing and want to stay up late and sleep late and so anybody out there who has a high school age kid knows that the kids want to stay up til 200 am and then they want to sleep til noon uh that is a natural occurrence for them believe it or not in minnesota they actually changed school start times and they found that kids increased their grades by almost a full letter grade by actually going to school later and staying later so when you are talking with your children about sleep one of the things that you want to say is hey this is very important for you first of all it helps you learn second of all it helps your overall mood and finally it really helps your health and so i try to make the importance of sleep greater for children so that way they can get an understanding of it it is not that mom or dad wants you to go to bed at a certain time because they are mean it is because they are actually doing something better for your health

[ Symptoms ] i do not have income so am i required to have health insurance if so where can i apply or enroll in some insurance in my state [ Disease ] it would need to be completely surgically removed

[ Symptoms ] how to control premature ejaculation [ Disease ] hi it seems you have chest pain and that shuld have nothing to do with abdomen get a hrct chest to see if its pleurisy thanks

[ Symptoms ] i am in recovery from bulimia will it ever be safe for me to diet i am about 15 lbs overweight after treatment [ Disease ] congrats on your recovery i assume that you will maintain treatment but maybe to a lesser degree any changes to your diet should be brought up with your healthcare provider andor treatment team as it can increase your risk of relapse research shows that over the long haul dieting is actually linked to weight gain so focusing on your overall health and well being is key this includes self care moderate exercise and balanced eating more reading bulemia nervosa topic overview

[ Symptoms ] i have chronic pain on the left side of my back that spreads to the left side of my stomach [ Disease ] no thrush is caused by a yeast buttermilk will not contribute to thrush at all

[ Symptoms ] what about follow up care after radiation therapy [ Disease ] after your radiation therapy sessions are complete you will visit your doctor for periodic follow up exams and diagnostic x rays your doctor will tell you how often to schedule your follow up appointments

[ Symptoms ] 3 year oldcough for 6 weeks 3 year old started with walking pneumonia to clinical pneumonia to sinusitis to acute bronchitis she has been on 2 different types of antibiotics and has finished them she finished her last dose of antibiotics last tue and since thurs she has has a constant cough again she does not have a runny nose and she does not say anything hurts except her throat her doctor says she is coughing due to the remaining bronchitis but i am thinking it may be something else any suggestions would be great [ Disease ] two common reasons for three year olds to have a on going cough undiagnosed asthma and day care attendance if you have a family history of allergies or asthma asthma should be carefully investigated constant runny noses can trigger a cough as well if your child is in day care preschool or going to play groups she is constantly exposed this time of year to back to back viral infections this alone can mimic asthma and cause a chronic cough

[ Symptoms ] can you get pregnant one day before your fertility window is to start i had unprotected sex with my husband one day before my fertility window was to begin my period ended on nov 10th and my fertility window was to start on nov 14th we had unprotected sex on nov 13th could there be a chance i could be pregnant my next period is to start on dec 3rd i am too early to take a test [ Disease ] it is possible to get pregnant at anytime around ovulation based on the dates you provided you are most likely to ovulate around november 20 which is 14 days prior to your next period however it is difficult to know exactly when ovulation is going to occur it is possible for sperm to live in the female genital tract for approximately 3 days so even if you have not yet ovulated you could still conceive it is too early to take a pregnancy test you can test around dec 1

[ Symptoms ] i had an acute ebv antibody test done and my results were all negative [ Disease ] having agonizing pain is not normal you need to immediately contact the doctor or clinic that performed this procedure and be examined as soon as possible

[ Symptoms ] i have been diagnosed with adhd the last two years i have been severely depressed and anhedonic [ Disease ] hi either your body is not tolerating the medicines or its happening due to side effects of vyvanase try lowering the dose stopping the drug completely is not recommended thanks

[ Symptoms ] i had a horseback riding accident and fell on my back pain is spreading [ Disease ] and consult an orthopedic doctor

[ Symptoms ] can you get your fallopian tubes untied i am 26 years old and i had my tubes tied and burnt after my last pregnancy in 2012 since then i have had serious regrets about doing so is it possible to reverse this procedure or untie my tubes i want to get pregnant again [ Disease ] see a dentist that specializes in tmj temporomandibular joint disorders you will need a thorough examination and some imaging studies

[ Symptoms ] what are the side effects of estroven [ Disease ] estroven contains many vitamins such as vitamin e thiamin riboflavin niacin vitamin b12 and folate in addition it contains calcium selenium boron isoflavones from soybeans and black cohosh the black cohosh is thought to be the ingredient responsible for decreasing menopause symptoms such as hot flashes it is ranked by the natural medicines comprehensive database as “possibly effective ” the u s food and drug administration does not strictly regulate herbs and supplements therefore this ranking is based on the little studies and information that we have available about this herbal it is important to check and make sure there are no other interactions with additional medications that you may be taking and that it may not work for everyone the most common side effect for black cohosh is gastrointestinal upset with additional less common side effects of rash headache dizziness weight gain feeling of heaviness in the legs cramping breast tenderness and vaginal spotting or bleeding remember black cohosh is not the only component to estroven therefore there may be other side effects that can occur based on the other ingredients however the black cohosh side effects are the most common work with your ob gyn and your pharmacist to look at other options that maybe more individualized for you

[ Symptoms ] i had 2 previous discectomy operations i am currently in severe pain in my lower back [ Disease ] these symptoms are typically due to the herniated disc and for some degree related to your old surgeries that may have formed adhesions over the nerve roots a new mri is important to decide surgical interference before surgery try traction and ultrasound therapy…osteopathy

[ Symptoms ] i cut my fingertip off last week the er put clotting tissue because it would not stop bleeding what now last week i cut off my fingertip with a knife i tried for over 2 hours to get it to stop bleeding but could not i went to the er and they worked on it for a couple of hours as well they put this clotting tissue on it which now is dried onto the wound does that have to come off or will it dissolve and my skin just close up over it it was not sutured because it was the entire pad of my finger [ Disease ] a brief description in really not sufficient a medical provider would need to see this skin eruption to make an accurate diagnosis many skin lesions can mimic chicken pox but of course chicken pox does not just involve one thigh there are many things it could be from a localized infection like bullous impetigo to shingles or a retained foreign body so please see his medical provider so the mystery can be solved

[ Symptoms ] is it true that exercise is not beneficial to really heavy people until they lose weight and get their metabolism going [ Disease ] i do think the exercise part is important perhaps not as important as eating properly but still important people with obesity who exercise and who have a good level of cardiovascular fitness can be as healthy or even healthier than people without obesity who do not exercise the health benefits are much more than what we can see with a scale exercise is not entirely without risk due to overuse injury etc but the benefits always outweigh the risks even in severe obesity

[ Symptoms ] my three year old granddaughter has had a low grade fever for severl days mainly at nght and is saying she has a headach she also drink alot and says her stomach hurts she also doesnt eat good [ Disease ] lupus systemic lupus erythematosus or sle is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body is own tissues as though they were foreign substances lupus is not contagious no one knows exactly what causes the body to attack its own tissues a person may be born with a certain genetic makeup that affects how the immune system functions or makes him or her at risk for lupus a combination of factors can trigger the autoimmune process some of which may affect one person but not another 1 exposure to ultraviolet light usually from sunlight is known to trigger the disease process and symptom flares hormonal factors are linked to autoimmune disease though the link is poorly understood some research shows an increased risk of lupus with higher levels of estrogen but a separate study did not find evidence that the hormones estrogen or prolactin taken for hormone replacement therapy or birth control or taken previously for fertility treatments increased the risk of lupus 2 another study showed that women with stable lupus had no increased risk of symptom flares from taking birth control pills 3 smoking may increase the risk of getting lupus and may make the disease more severe some medications are suspected triggers of lupus and symptom flares some infections are suspected triggers some people who have cytomegalovirus cmv parvovirus such as fifth disease and hepatitis c infections eventually develop lupus the epstein barr virus has been linked to lupus in children chemical exposure has been known to trigger lupus suspected chemical toxins include trichloroethylene in well water and silica dust hair dyes and straighteners linked to lupus in the past are no longer considered to be lupus triggers webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated

[ Symptoms ] is it possible for someone to carry genital herpes for a while months or years before having their first outbreak i have never been diagnosed with genital herpes however i have only been with one partner and he has never had it before either i have been with other people before him and we have had our first outbreak is it possible that one of us carried it before and it didnt act out until now [ Disease ] i am sorry you are going through this i would not be too quick to self diagnose osteoarthritis your knee pain could be caused by a number of conditions other than arthritis the very fact your sport involves a lot of knee twisting would lead me to suspect injury as a likely culprit for your pain issues i would suggest you have your knee checked out by a medical professional to get a diagnosis once you know for sure what you are dealing with then you can work with your health care provider on a treatment plan that enables you to continue with your sport one thing i want to add is this be careful about taking non steroidal anti inflammatory medications nsaids like aspirin ibuprofen or naproxyn for your pain these medications have blood thinning properties which can increase bleeding and swelling from injuries you sustain in your sport i wish you all the best

[ Symptoms ] we have been trying to have a baby for over 2 years now and nothing is happening [ Disease ] usually not but you did not share what kind of herbal supplements you are taking marijuana is an herb you know

[ Symptoms ] what are the side effects of treatment for brain tumors [ Disease ] many women have some amount of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy some studies show that up to 30 of pregnant women will experience some degree of vaginal bleeding while they are pregnant vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is more common with twins and other multiple gestations than with singleton pregnancies pregnancy with one fetus sometimes women experience a very scant amount of bleeding in the first two weeks of pregnancy usually around the time of the expected menstrual period this slight bleeding is sometimes referred to as implantation bleeding doctors do not know for certain what causes this bleeding but it may occur as a result of the fertilized egg implanting in the uterine wall the amount of the bleeding the stage of pregnancy and any associated symptoms can all help determine the cause of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy while vaginal bleeding in pregnancy does not signify a problem with the pregnancy women who experience bleeding during pregnancy should always be evaluated by a doctor causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy include miscarriage an abnormal location of the placenta ectopic pregnancy cervical infection or polyp and premature labor chronic medical conditions and medication use can also be related to vaginal bleeding during pregnancy

[ Symptoms ] i had sex with a guy 5 months ago was on my period and i found out he was hiv positive how likely is it i have it he said he was infected i have diabetes it has been acting up alot lately feeling tired back pain congestion the shakes cant sleep etc could hiv cause it to act up i always had low iron but the doctor said my iron was extremely extremely low so they took some blood to see if they could find anything my results came back today they said they can not give me my results on phone and to come in on my appointment day that was already scheduled in a few weeks does that mean my test results were good [ Disease ] many offices have policies that they can only give hiv results in person you did not say you were tested but you should be tested not once but several times over the next year just to be sure if you had unprotected sex with someone who is hiv positive you were most likely exposed it is not possible to determine individual risk based on this one or more sexual encounters so this is why you need to be tested a few times and start using condoms