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[ Symptoms ] will a cortisone shot cause indigestion or heartburn [ Disease ] corticosteroid injections commonly are given to relieve pain in the joints such as the elbow or the neck the medication works by reducing inflammation which in turn can relieve pressure on a nerve and reduce pain a corticosteroid shot for joint or soft tissue pain should not cause any side effect like indigestion generally speaking the medication stays in the local area of the injection and does not travel throughout the body corticosteroids also can be administered by injection into a vein this type of injection is used to treat an allergic reaction or asthma while it is unlikely this type of steroid injection would cause indigestion it is not impossible if you received a cortisone shot for joint pain then your heartburn likely is not related hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] is it possible that a cortisone injection for arthritis pain could actually make the pain worse i was having knee pains and my doctor first tried cortisone injection but within 7 10 days the pain was so severe could hardly walk the same thing happened after a cortisone injection to hip with a week to 10 days i was in terrible pain and difficulty sitting lying or walking to make pain bearable until my next appointment i had to take 4 ibuprofen evert 4 6 hours [ Disease ] walking is the best exercise for everything if you do not seem to have time to go and walk park as far from the door at work grocery store drug store anywhere you go as possible then walk briskly while going in and out and if possible while you are shopping this will help some and hopefully make you want to walk more and get into a routine you can always find 30 min 3 times a week to walk |
[ Symptoms ] had sex w bf he came in me everytime had sex with another man 4 times he pulled out i am pregnant who is the father i had sex with my boyfriend during obvualtion and the other man after the obviating stage he never came in me who is the possible father [ Disease ] no that type is created not contracted |
[ Symptoms ] i am only 19 but have problems remembering very simple facts happening more and more frequently [ Disease ] your problem is a chronic one so er can be sought only in cases of severe breathing difficulty and wheezing of chest however you need to see an immunologist to get a good treatment plan for improving your immunity with vitamins and life style modification also a pulmonologist will prescribe b2 agonist and corticosteroid to control the symptoms also you can get acetylecysteine effervescent to reduce the viscosity of the secretions drink plenty of water and warm drinks ginger can help you also avoid useless intake of antibiotics as this will destroy your immunity |
[ Symptoms ] does thyroid problem delay pregnancy [ Disease ] sure wine in moderation is not going to be a problem when you are on estrogen pills any more than those years when you were making your own estrogen it is safe |
[ Symptoms ] i am trying to stay away from glucose i need a food plan that does not have glucose [ Disease ] it sounds like you have a sensitivity to spicy foods that is causing diarrhea loose motion after eating although some people is gastrointestinal tract gi can not handle spicy foods without any side effects others are more sensitive spicy foods can irritate the gi tract if you want to avoid the loose bowels and stomach growling then it makes sense to avoid spicy food if you really love spicy food you can cut back or manage your body is reaction here are some tips on how to manage diarrhea good luck |
[ Symptoms ] my mom has been coughing several times each day for the past 9 months sometimes she spits clear mucous and vomits [ Disease ] i personally do not think food will cure pneumonia |
[ Symptoms ] i fractured my elbow should i be using an elbow brace [ Disease ] if you have gained full range of motion and muscle power with physiotherapy and you are back to playing sports and feeling some pain while playing you can wear a normal elbow support to prevent sudden rotations and overloads that may cause strain or tendinitis do not forget that always treating the cause muscle weakness is the first line of treatment … thanks |
[ Symptoms ] what is the percentage for a heart attack with poor dental health i am a female and my age 59 years old i have a severe stabbing pain in the upper center of my back my two lower front teeth are separating and the roots expose i have been coughing and bringing up mucus with a dark green texture my pulse is 103 and my blood pressure 10561 as of 12 11 2012 [ Disease ] several different eye problems can cause you to see bright spots or what appear to be light flashes some of these can be serious so i would call your eye doctor to check it out some of these conditions can lead to vision loss so i would go ahead and call today you need an eye doctor to examine your eyes as i am not able to tell what might be going on without an examination bright spots that come and go could possibly be caused by pressure on your optical nerve i had this a couple times a long time ago some say it could also preceed a migraine i did not have the migraine but i was under a great deal of stress at the time it has not reoccurred since then but it really bothered me my eye doctor and physician told me the veins around the optical nerve can enlarge a little and move into the optical nerve causing the vision problem i had same sun spot and one left small blind spots and one give me some ideas what could cause this dbruss1@att net it is like accidently looking at a snow bank during the winter season your retinas take in too much light everyone gets that feeling much like partying too much vision does return |
[ Symptoms ] i want to take a prescription sleep aid i am taking a vitamin supplement with ginseng is an adverse reaction possible [ Disease ] masturbation is a normal thing it is a myth that masturbation is wrong unhealthy and leads to weak body and mind it is a normal way of a sexually healthy person to get self satisfaction the myth that masturbation is unhealthy is perpetuated by some quacks to earn money and fool people the symptoms that you described such as reduced physical and mental energy known as anergia difficulty in thinking depression weak immune system and other physical symptoms are suggestive of depressive disorder depression is a mental disease which can have lot of physical symptoms along with sad feeling weak and guilt mind affects the whole body a lot of times the cause of physical health problems is mental problem the treatment for depression is antidepressant and counseling also you need to get over your guilt over masturbation for further information consult a sexologist online > <link> |
[ Symptoms ] i have digestion problems i do not digest well stools are dark [ Disease ] upper gastrointestinal bleeding in occult form is causing the problems the cause of this seems to be an ulcer an upper gastro intestinal endoscopy will be helpful to find out the exact location of ulcers take antacids daily avoid spicy and fat rich diet |
[ Symptoms ] can i sue an md for failure to dignose genital warts my cndition progressed into penile cancer i am 26 years old male 3 years ago i noticed pimple in the head of my penis my family doctor claimed that it is normal and nothing to worry about 2 years later notice spotting and dark irregular shaped discoloration on the shaft dermatologist did a biopsy and result showed that it was hpv progressed into penile cancer and the pimples were genital warts can i sue my family doctor for failure to diagnose the genital warts i could have started treatment earlier [ Disease ] i am not an attorney but if diagnostic mistakes were made you may have a case the most important thing for you to do right now of course is to focus on treating and curing your cancer filing or even winning a malpractice suit does not change the fact that you have a very serious disease that requires proper treatment |
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[ Symptoms ] does a milk allergy mean my child is lactose intolerant [ Disease ] no childhood milk allergies are very different from lactose intolerance many kids outgrow their early milk allergies by school age in the meantime treatment can be the elimination of milk containing proteins from the diet like milk cheese and ice cream depending on the child to get the needed proteins a substitute such as soy formula or a hypoallergenic formula like alimentum can be used |
[ Symptoms ] i am still having trouble with the aca website in getting information for enrollment i can log in though when will this be available [ Disease ] in my opinion the possibilities are more related to musculoskeletal disorder osteoporotic changes or osteopenia have you checked your hip bone density level do you have enlarged lymph nodes thanks |
[ Symptoms ] 4 year old son has a lump on the back of his neck [ Disease ] most probably it is a enlarged lymph gland this is quite common at this age and indicates a recent infection in majority of cases it will resolve on its own if it doesnt respond to any treatment then lymph node biopsy is recommended |
[ Symptoms ] is there a way you can make your period start a few days earlier than the actual date i want to start today so i can be off by my anniversary next weekend my period is scheduled to start on sunday 102112 but will run into my anniversary weekend because my flow is normally 7 days sounds crazy but i get very uncomfortable during that time of month and i need to be as sane as possible during my anniversary weekend [ Disease ] a hydrocele is not likely to cause urinary pain and a urinary tract infection is very rare in men since i do not know anything about you or your medical history some other causes include chlamydia urethral irriation from detergents soaps dryer softener sheets etc or mechanical irritation clothing sexual activity etc |
[ Symptoms ] why is it that obesity does not always cause type 2 diabetes [ Disease ] it is true that the more severe the degree of obesity the greater the odds of type 2 diabetes that is because the excess body fat fuels insulin resistance in the muscles and organs there may be adverse hormonal effects on the beta cells as well after years of insulin resistance the beta cells wear down to the point where prediabetes or full type 2 diabetes occurs but only in a certain fraction of indiviiduals with obesity we do not fully understand why some people with obesity are at risk for diabetes while others can be obese their whole lives without getting it the answer is likely in the genetics but we do not know which genes confer protection or susceptibility similarly some thin people develop type 2 diabetes despite minimal insulin resistance again the answer is in the genes but we do not know which genes |
[ Symptoms ] should i talk to my doctor before beginning an exercise program [ Disease ] for most people it is ok to start an exercise program without checking with a health care provider however if you have not exercised in a while are over age 50 or have a medical condition such as diabetes or heart disease contact your health care provider before starting an exercise program |
[ Symptoms ] i have something broke out all over me what could this be [ Disease ] i have never seen a human with mange but there are many types of scalpskin disorders that can just occur dogs do not transmit mange to humans |
[ Symptoms ] i have been doing the juicing diet from fat sick and nearly dead i have done it for a week and have not lost anything i have done almost every diet in the book i recently stopped taking all of my medications because i was tired of them i started doing the juicing diet juicing vegetables and fruits i have been doing it for a week and have not lost a single pound but i am now feeling good but no weight loss i got frustrated this weekend and ate mcdonalds which is why i am fat in the first place i did not gain but i did not lose could there be a condition that is not letting me lose [ Disease ] i understand how frustrating it can be to try different diets only to not lose weight or gain it all back it is important to remember you are not alone and most people have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off in fact a major review found that two thirds of people who diet not only gain their weight back but gain even more weight than when they started the diet i am not sure what your health is like or how much you need to lose but you might want to consider a different approach one that does not focus so much on weight here is why the problem with diets is that they do not get at the root cause of someone is eating you might want to consider working with a registered dietitian who focuses on eating issues and a more intuitivemindful eating approach the key is to develop a healthy lifestyle you enjoy that helps you lose gradual weight instead of an unrealistic diet that is hard to maintain you can find a dietitian near you by going to eatright org if you are worried about a medical condition by all means get a physical and check your thyroid and discuss your health status with a healthcare provider good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what is toxoplasmosis [ Disease ] you are probably fine you can retest for hiv at a later time just to be sure in the future it is wise to have your partner use an condom especially in those situation where penetration or exposure to semen could occur you are wise to be concerned but prevention is the better part of valor |
[ Symptoms ] what secondary effects should i expect after having a cyst removed from my head [ Disease ] i am thinking you had a cyst removed from your scalp depending on the size of the cyst you should not have any residual effects you might experience a bit of swelling and you can feel free to put cold packs on the surgical site be sure to place a towel or some other barrier betwen the ice and your skin for ice 20 minutes on then 20 minutes off is the standard protocol if the incision was closed with staples or sutures stitches and you are not allergic to antibiotics you can put antibiotic ointment triple antibiotic ointment bacitracin neosporin on the incision you should always make sure to wash your hands before applying the ointment to your incision if your incision was closed with adhesive glue dermabond you do not need to put antibiotic ointment on it and actually should avoid doing so you probably do not need to cover the wound you may experienced localized numbness at the surgical site this probably will clear up over the course of several weeks all of these instructions assume you had a cyst removed from your scalp please consult your surgeon is office for specific post op instructions hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] i had the implanon removed five months ago an i still can not get pregnant what should i do to help me i had implanon for 3yr an now had it out for 5 months i got a bleed right after that lasted 3 days then went to a 28 day cycle but for the last 2 months i have been a couple of days late so i thought i was pregnant then i start is there something i could do to help or does it always take a long time for women to get pregnant after implanon [ Disease ] hi getting pregnant after implanon seems a bit of a hit and miss some have got pregnant within 2 months others well let say the time span just gets longer then for some women getting pregnant is all down to timing i would give it a couple of months then seek help but even then you may be told to just wait do hope this helps good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what are advantages and disadvantages of burning wet firewood [ Disease ] why in the world would you choose to have unprotected sex with an iv drug user do you drive without seatbelts and keep your eyes closed this was a very stupid thing to do and yes you should be tested for just about every std you can go to one of the county std clinics if you have one in your area or ask your doctor to test you for hiv syphillis and hepatitis you are right to be concerned |
[ Symptoms ] i have noticed a massive change weight loss in myself without having any change of diet or exercise now worrying [ Disease ] in my opinion you have systemic lupus i recommend you see a rheumatologist good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can herpes cause hpv in others my girlfriend at the time tested positive for hpv and when i got tested it said i was positive for herpes any light [ Disease ] yes it is normal my father also had this and is 2 yrs out with continuous issues they informed him it was because of the radiation |
[ Symptoms ] what if i start a new injection within 12 hours of my last injection [ Disease ] people who choose not to buy health insurance will be charged a penalty of just 95 or 1 of their annual income whichever is higher in 2014 that penalty grows over time a big concern is that in order to save money people will decide to pay the penalty instead of purchasing coverage and simply wait until they become sick to sign onto a health plan if that is your plan you may want to reconsider open enrollment periods will be set up to discourage people from doing this in year one for example in most states you will be able to buy insurance through your state is new marketplace beginning october 1 2013 through march 31 2014 if you do not sign up for insurance you will be locked out of the market until the following year if you become sick during that time you will be left to pay for your medical care on your own |
[ Symptoms ] how accurate are glucose meters [ Disease ] hi this is gall bladder related i recommend an ultrasound and ct scan to recheck your gall bladder to identify sludge nature good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i got slight epidermal prick while tattooing is the risk of infection high [ Disease ] you can estimate your income based on your last year is income andor your current pay you will need to keep the exchange informed if your income is significantly different than you estimated when you applied for coverage if your income rises during the year your subsidy may change during the year any differences between subsidies paid and what you were actually eligible for will be resolved when you pay your income taxes |
[ Symptoms ] just started using nuvaring on the 3rd day of my period and had sex the same day of the insert possible pregnancy i just started using nuvaring again for the first time on the 3rd day of my period the last time i was on nuvaring was about 2 years ago so i recently had sex the same day i inserted nuvaring while my husband and i have sexual intercourse he came inside of me with no other secondary protection beside the nuvaring could there be a possible pregnancy for doing it on the same day please help if you know any information on that i am greatfully appreciate it and thank you before hand [ Disease ] most helpful answer yes you definitely could have gotten pregnant you should be alert for a missed period because if you are pregnant you should remove the nuvaring as soon as possible after you know positively you are carrying a baby like any other type of hormonal birth control method such as birth control pills the nuvaring typically takes a month to be considered fully effective since you did not wait for the required amount of time before having unprotected sex it is possible for you to have become pregnant that said it is less typical to become pregnant while you are on your period a woman is most fertile likely to become pregnant a couple of days before her body releases an egg ovulates while that time frame is different for every woman it generally occurs around days 13 15 for a woman with a regular 28 day menstrual cycle the answer to your question then is it is possible but not likely you got pregnant when you had unprotected sex the same day you inserted the nuvaring if you ever have questions about your birth control method you can always ask your pharmacist or your gynecologist wishing you well |
[ Symptoms ] is there any way i can still be pregnant i was supposed to get my period on the 20th but i missed it so i took a pregnancy later that night it came out negative and the following day i took one during the afternoon and it also came out negative yesterday morning i also took when and it was negative too ever since i have been having sex my period has been irregular and now i am nervous if there is any way for me to be pregnant still after 3 negative pregnancy tests or could there be another reason why im missing my period [ Disease ] most helpful answer every person is different the flu shot is not 100 protective many of my patients who got the flu vaccine this year developed a mutating strain of the flu and influenza is often misdiagnosed so did you have a lab test to prove you have influenza |
[ Symptoms ] i am a woman in my late 30s i have undergone laser hair removal treatments for my chin however after several treatmen i am a woman in my late 30s i have undergone laser hair removal treatments for my chin however after several treatments the hair continues to grow back i also have a dark patch because of plucking over time are there options to lighten the skin as well as remove the hair [ Disease ] laser hair removal will need to be repeated because your hair grows in different cycles dark hair on darker skin types is particularly difficult to treat because the laser works by “distinguishing” the pigment in your hair follicle from the pigment in your skin your dark patches can be treated with topical skin lightening agents such as hydroquinone kojic acid or bearberry derivatives |
[ Symptoms ] how can i stop sneak eating [ Disease ] have you had a history of sneak eating here are seven steps to help you stomp out sneak eating 1 examine your eating habits what are your sneak eating rituals how do you sneak eat what kinds of foods do you choose when you are done overeating what do you do with the wrappers or evidence of sneak eating when are you most likely to curtail your eating because you feel you will be judged what triggers send you flying into your secret sneak eating rituals look at the last time this occurred to you and seek out the connections between trigger and reaction late night eating has a particular air of sneakiness it is dark out no one is around just you and your sneak food how do you feel at that time make connections 2 write it down the best way to look at patterns and make connections is to journal it just whip out a computer or spiral bound notebook and with absolute honestly write down what you eat when and under what circumstances reading your journal usually is a real eye opener 3 savor do not sneak if you feel like you are sneaking food you will scarf up food so fast you will get whiplash stop ask yourself “what was i thinking before i decided to sneak eat ” make connections between events emotions and actions you are not going to truly savor and enjoy food you need to eat behind others backs instead you are reacting to something that has occurred in your life the goal is to savor every morsel of food not to secretly stuff it into your mouth and feel nothing but remorse guilt and shame 4 focus on your strengths here is where we do lots of body image work look at your body you have tremendous strengths there and you need to take pride in them write down your strengths what can your body do well the next time you feel bad about your body whip out your laundry list of positive things you love about your body and neutralize the negative thoughts that send you into a sneak eating binge 5 optimize your healthy lifestyle habits to improve your body image you need to do the work to eat healthfully as well as stay physically active living a healthy lifestyle lays down the foundation for the elimination of sneak eating be patient people who have been sneak eating for a long time will have to be patient with the process of eliminating this habit old self destructive patterns take time to be replaced with healthier progressive lifestyle habits 6 make a commitment if you feel that you are about to sneak eat you probably are eating should not be accompanied by guilt and shame make a commitment to spend the next 24 hours eating healthfully and fight the urge to take food into a secret place where you eat sneak foods start out with a healthy breakfast and |
[ Symptoms ] i was recently diagnosed with innapropriate sinus tachycardia worried heart rate will go too low [ Disease ] epilepsy occurs as a result of abnormal electrical activity originating from the brain brain cells communicate by sending electrical signals in an orderly pattern in epilepsy these electrical signals become abnormal giving rise to an electrical storm that produces seizures these storms may be within a specific part of the brain or be generalized depending on the type of epilepsy |
[ Symptoms ] can soy give you cancar [ Disease ] according to your height age sex and the formula for calculating ideal weight your ideal weight is about 55kg 121 lbs at 63kg or 140 lbs we call your present state low grade overweight for young people at your age who are growing it seems more beneficial to focus on greater physical activity fitness instead of diets you can however begin to completely exclude bread from your meals and notice the effect it has on your weight |
[ Symptoms ] i can not eat more food or i will get the sick feeling [ Disease ] hi this may be due to severe gastritis or and stomach ulcer you should consult a gastroenterologist and get upper gastrointestinal endoscopy done to see whats wrong take antacids appetizers and pro bitotics thanks |
[ Symptoms ] is dirty yellow sputum a sign of pneumonia [ Disease ] not necessarily but it could be one of many signs that can include coughing chills fever respiratory difficulty chest paindiscomfort yellow sputum is not a sole definitive sign of pneumonia |
[ Symptoms ] can someone who is 15 years old get hepatitis a i am a female 15 years old i am a virgin so there is no possibility of me getting it from sexual contact he main symptom i have is dark urin but also fatigue i have not felt nauseous at all though does that rule me out of having this disease [ Disease ] hi instead of injections and surgery you can go for physiotherapy traction swd infra red or laser treatment these have no harmful side effects and will benefit your spine as you are very young now back muscle stenghthening exercises and using support belts will help as well thanks |
[ Symptoms ] is fast food really getting healthier [ Disease ] hi exercises and analgesic tablets will help you get off the pain methycobalamin and pregaabalin tablets speed up the recovery back strengthening and leg raise exercises help thanks |
[ Symptoms ] for the last month i have had pain on both sides of my ribs on the back side [ Disease ] com most cases that comes to my clinic with these pain are diagnosed as muscle spasm and inter vertebral joint stiffness due to bad posture and weakness a chiropractor and a physiotherapist can handle this through evaluation of muscles and designing a short term treatment program |
[ Symptoms ] i have allergies to sulfur drugs is it ok to take lasix [ Disease ] if you have a true allergy to sulfa medications then lasix may not be for you it does contain sulfa product if you have difficulty breathing or your airways feel like they are closing off or a rash has developed specifically on the trunk of the body then you should stop taking this medication immediately and consult with your pharmacist and health care provider it is important to differentiate between allergies to medications and side effects if you have experienced intolerable side effects to medications containing sulfa products that does not mean you are allergic work with you local pharmacist and physician to re evaluate this situation and to make sure you are taking medication that is appropriate for you |
[ Symptoms ] i m thin small height i m 22 yrs old bt look 13 year wgt is 35 kg found hard 2 do sex and i wnt 2 get preg wht shuld ido i m thin small looking with small height but i m 22 yrs old but look like 13 year my weight is also 35 kg i found hard to do sex and i want to get pregnant what should i do i feel shy to consult doctor because of my body and height [ Disease ] hi so your 512 stone and your height is but if your height and body weight go together and your so young looking the first thing would be how are your periods if your getting them every month on time then things should be ok sounds like you just have a small vagina when you give birth this all relax is so baby can slid right out but for now do go see a gyno and its time to put embarrassment behind and seek help you may be given some dildos that go up in size so this will slowly enlarge you vagina and your find that does work hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what causes hives [ Disease ] when an allergen invades or irritates your body it causes your body to unleash chemicals known as histamines some people react to a high histamine level by developing the rash we call hives common allergens that can provoke hives include certain milk products fish and nuts drugs such as penicillin and aspirin and various food additives emulsifiers flavorings and preservatives extreme cold or heat stress and pressure on the skin may induce an attack of hives as can insect bites infections such as strep throat in children and hepatitis b in adults and in very rare cases blood transfusions |
[ Symptoms ] grandson 7 yrs old 49 and 125lbs younger brother tested pos for strep hes vomiting fever slept for 2 days severe headache has not ate anything but 2 tbs of applesauce wont drink anything just wants to sleep he says his side has been hurting him and the stomach cramps could be from him about to vomit went to doc with the knowledge of younger brother testing pos for strep but was not tested getting worried about dehydration how long should i waite before taking him back to the doctor to be reevaluated [ Disease ] i agree with you testing him for strep would have been prudent although he was not experiencing a severe sore throat there can be other reasons intestinal virus to account for his array of symptoms preventing dehydration is essential i suspect he is nauseated so there are medicines that can be prescribed so that he can drink fluids without vomiting call his medical provider some immediate signs of dehydration includes lack of tears dry mouth and a reduced urine flow if he is experiencing these he should be re evaluated immediately by his medical provider |
[ Symptoms ] what is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis [ Disease ] treatment for bacterial vaginosis consists of antibiotics a few antibiotic remedies are routinely used metronidazole flagyl taken by either oral pill form or by vaginal metronidazole gel metrogel is an effective cure also available is the vaginal clindamycin cream cleocin the oral metronidazole can cause some minor but unpleasant side effects but is believed to be the most effective treatment the gels do not typically cause side effects although yeast vaginitis can occur as a side effect of the medication tinidazole tindamax is an antibiotic that appears to have fewer side effects than metronidazole and is also effective in treating bacterial vaginosis recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is possible even after successful treatment more than half of those treated experience recurrent symptoms within 12 months it is unclear why so many recurrent infections develop with recurrent symptoms a second course of antibiotics is generally prescribed |
[ Symptoms ] how does cymbalta cause weight gain [ Disease ] if anything this medication that is known to cause loss of appetite would be more like to cause weight loss not a gain since i do not know this person is medical history other reasons for the weight gain should be investigated <link> |
[ Symptoms ] i was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis and came home have not been able to eat barely drink feel ill is this normal i was perscribed motrin 600 mg and zithromax for it and i took some of each at the emergency room pretty much immediately started feeling nauseous wanted to throw up went back and she told me that i needed to eat food with it went home and had a little food but later vomited anyway had diarrea chest pains stomache pains woke up twice with extreme waves of anxiety the second time i threw up i have not been able to keep food down and am trying desperately to keep water down is this ok [ Disease ] i have to ask why you want to do this if we are treating an infant for pain or fever i would recommend the tylenol infant drops only due to the fact that aspirin can increase the risk of reye is syndrome i would not consider chewable 81 milligram baby aspirin infants and children are not little adults so you need to be very careful when it comes to medication |
[ Symptoms ] glasses with different frame but same perscription causing headache and nausea possible cause for this i recently purchased a new set of glasses as i wanted a new frame i received the glasses and experienced no complications however the frames were damaged so i returned them for a new frame after about 2 weeks of having them i received my new frame today and there appears to be no abnormalities with the frames however i have been experiencing a slight headache and nausea all day i found this odd as when i got my first pair i took no time to adjust to the frames but now i am feeling ill [ Disease ] no not if you urinated between the time you masturbated and when you had sex sperm will die as soon as it dries but you want to make sure your pre cum is not carrying any live sperm if you urinate though usually that flushes the urethra still you are playing with fire and asking for trouble at the very least invest in some condoms |
[ Symptoms ] my 2 year old wants to be picked up very often should i pick him up when he requests this my son just turned 2 last month he is in daycare during the week and when he is home with mom & dad he very often wants up then he often wants mom or dad to go this way or that way am i doing harm by indulging him by picking him up upon his request to be picked up often i want to be affectionate but i am afraid this is not good for him in the long run [ Disease ] just pick him up he may need a bit of extra affection that he is not getting in day care when you are holding him he feels that you will not go away after a few minutes just put him down and play with him as a distraction this will eventually stop you do not see parents carrying older kids around in most cases |
[ Symptoms ] what happen if protein powder left in a very heat temperature i ordered protein powder online and did not know it was delivered already and was left in the mail box for 5 days with the heat temperature is it still safe to take it [ Disease ] i do not know there are many different types of protein powder my advice to you is to call the company that makes or distributes this powder for advice |
[ Symptoms ] what are consequences of stopping ibuprophen for osteoarthritis [ Disease ] hi my opinion is that your success rate is 60 which is great do it with no delay as success rate will drop after the age of 35 good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i was wondering if gauges ear stretching can close to normal ear piercing size or close ok so i want to gauge my ears to about a centimeter but my dad said i can only do it if i fined out form a doctor or professional that if you take good care of them that they can close to about the size of a sewing needle so ya i was just wondering if they really can do that thx [ Disease ] nope if you get your ears gauged it will be basically permanent it will not close naturally wants this hole has lined with skin to make them smaller again or to close the hole when it is no longer fashionable will require plastic surgery at your expense insurances will not pay for this procedure |
[ Symptoms ] im having lower back pains and im having pains in my pelvic area and i am leaking urine for no reason i have to use the restroom about every hour i feel sick every time i wake up i have no idea whats going on i have never had a kid before i dont know what kind of doctor i need to see [ Disease ] no it is not a beta blocker it is in the class of blood pressure drugs called an ace inhibitor plus a diuretic |
[ Symptoms ] painful 1 inch swelling between anus and scrotum not a pimple under the skin gives me fever help hi i have a swelling between my scrotum and anus closer to the scrotum it is size has increased in the last two days i have had it for 4 days now it is excruciatingly painful i have no idea what it is and what to do plus it gives me fever so i have taken small doses of paracetamol it is still somewhat manageable if its kept warm can you please tell what is it and how can i get better ways to treat it any help would be really really appreciated thank you [ Disease ] i do not know anything about you to answer that question whether you hare an non emotional person if you have you have a medical problem related to your eyes that prevent tears from forming |
[ Symptoms ] currently i have the pain in the chest and constantly hear the high pitched sound in my right ear [ Disease ] do you have neck pains ear pain dizziness your symptoms s may indicate cervical rib if you can reply with answer we can go further with diagnosis |
[ Symptoms ] are there side effects of taking prevacid and what are they [ Disease ] this is a great question that you can ask your pharmacist the most common side effects of prevacid are constipation diarrhea headache nausea and stomach pain you will want to let your healthcare provider know if you are experiencing these side effects |
[ Symptoms ] what does it mean when your feces is a goopy red discharge okay i must admit i am concerned at this point last week a i had a bad bought of diarrhea awful and a day later i started expelling a red goopy discharge instead of actual feces it stopped a day later and i had regular bowl movementsfeces today it started again no cramping or pain when going just this thick jelly like substance comes out i was told hemorrhoids can cause this but i am not sure any one have any answers as to what this may be please [ Disease ] that is very interesting because vicodin generic name is hydrocodone with acetaminophen contains a narcotic that normally causes drowsiness when a person reacts to a medication in the opposite way as expected it is called a paradoxical effect some sleeping pills are well known for having a paradoxical effect on people keeping them wide awake all night long in general experiencing a paradoxical effect from medication is nothing to be concerned about it is not an allergy or anything like that it just indicates your body responds differently to that particular medication even if the hydrocodone controlled your pain you do not want to take a medication that causes you insomnia you might consider scratching hydrocodone off your list and requesting a different prescription pain reliever the next time you need one just let the doctor know how hydrocodone affects you there are plenty of other narcotic pain relievers to choose from wishing you well |
[ Symptoms ] how can valium help vertigo chronic vertigo a patients worst nightmare to live everyday feeling the sensations of everything moving around you brings about nausea to high extremes vertigo may be calmed to some small point but never truely leave you then the vertigo takes new form robbing the use of speech arms legs and doubling your vision i ask is there not one physician that can rid this terrible disease from ones body or are all suffering patients just pushed aside to live life feeling sick inside [ Disease ] vertigo is probably one of the most miserable of all human afflictions unfortunately the cause are many finding a cause or causes can be a diagnostic nightmare and the treatments are not very good the best specialist for you to see would be an ear nose and throat ent specialist one with expertise in inner ear disorders not all causes of vertigo are related to the inner ear however some are called central vertigo a cause that originates in the brain fyi i have an inner ear disorder that results in occasional vertigo myself valium is often tried to quiet down the neurological responses in the inner ear sometimes it helps |
[ Symptoms ] does synthetic underwear cause jock itch all the running and exercise people say to avoid cotton since it gets wet and causes irritation however jock itch prevention says to go with cotton undies which is it to cotton or not to cotton [ Disease ] running naked would be best but then again there will likely be other issues jock itch is also called tinea cruris this is a yeast infection and yeast loves the warm dark and moist environement sweating common in the groin area cotton is a natural fiber and tends to breathe better than most synthetics but some synethetic are outstanding when it comes to air circulation i have no problem with cotton or those special quick dry synethetics but not all underwear is created equal boxers allow my air than tighty whities assuming we are just talking about men |
[ Symptoms ] what is dementia [ Disease ] i have always had success with hot green tea with honey |
[ Symptoms ] can pregnancy age 51 after having tubes tied over 9 yrs symptomsno menstral 3 mo nausea vomiting tired + ept i tested positive on the ept is it possible that menopaus can give same symptoms as pregnancy i have not had a menstral cycle in 3 months nausea with certain smells hot flashes slight poofing starting swelling in ankles all the signs of pregnancy however i had my tube tied in 2006 [ Disease ] hi ok the best thing you can do is see your doctor and get a blood test done for your hormones this will tell all if your hormones have gone out of whack then yes it could throw up a false hpt it could be that with the hot flash is your getting into the menopause hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] is it legg perthes calvé disease [ Disease ] unfortunately yes it is legg perthes calve disease consult the orthopedist for the treatment options of either surgical orthotic or non treatment according to the age of the patient |
[ Symptoms ] currently taking 75mg of paxil for anxiety noticing it is not working as well as before what should i add to it i have been on 75mg of paxil cr for three years for treating my panic attacks and general anxiety it has worked very well about three weeks ago i started noticing some anxiety creeping back in and i know i am maxed out on the paxil should i ask my doctor about adding something like abilify or some other drug to help boost me back to where i was or should i seek a different ssri altogether i am nervous about the latter simply because the paxil has worked so well for so long thanks [ Disease ] hi you have high blood pressure that needs medical attention do not ignore consult a doctor start on anti hypertensive medicines as early as possible thanks |
[ Symptoms ] what exercises can i do to reduce my back pain [ Disease ] maintain good posture the pain may have started after a long workout at the gym but the strain that caused it has probably been building for years mary ann wilmarth pt dpt ocs a spokeswoman for the american physical therapy association and chief of physical therapy at harvard university says most people perform their daily activities with poor posture putting unnecessary strain on their back “little things add up ” she says “you can increase the pressure on your back by 50 simply by leaning over the sink incorrectly to brush your teeth keeping the right amount of curvature in the back takes pressure off the nerves and will reduce back pain ” strengthen your core most people with chronic back pain would benefit from stronger abdominal muscles “the torso is a combination of many muscle groups working together ” frank b wyatt edd professor of exercise physiology at missouri western state university tells webmd in an email “if the abdominals are weak other areas must pick up the slack when we strengthen the abdominals it often reduces the strain on the lower back ” improve flexibility too much tension and tightness can cause back pain our goal in increasing flexibility is to put an equal load throughout the body from the feet all the way up to the head ” d scott davis pt ms edd ocs an orthopaedic physical therapist and associate professor at west virginia university says “one good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor give your hamstrings a stretch by leaning forward while keeping your back in a neutral position ” |
[ Symptoms ] what can i do to releive the sciatic pain i have especially first thing in the morning i have had sciatic pain that radiates from my back into my butt down my leg and into my ankle for over a year now i am currently taking naproxen 500mg twice daily and 1500mg tylenol if needed during the night i find that sitting walking and especially lying down seem to make the pain worse i have morning when i get out of bed that the pain is intense enough that i am unable to stand is there some type of exercise or something i can do to help thanks for any information you can give me [ Disease ] back exercises and stretching is the best non surgical way of dealing with sciatica if you are overweight the extra lbs need to go you can find lots of internet references for the proper exercises called williams back exercises or ask a friendly physical therapist for a list |
[ Symptoms ] does a baby always have a temperature with an ear infection [ Disease ] the unlikely sharing of sex toys or soiled underwear would do it but in most cases trichomoniasis a sexually transmitted parasite is primarily spread by sexual activity |
[ Symptoms ] does a contraceptive pill affect periods [ Disease ] babies movement decreases a great right before they are born but they should at least move or kick once in a while if your worried ask your doctor and count how many times he or she moves |
[ Symptoms ] how long can the flu live in your home my son has the flu how long until it is safe for my other children and grandchildren to come into my home [ Disease ] since the heart is the pump that supplies oxygen from your lungs and since you are getting out of breath with minor exertion seeing a cardiologist is a good next step you may need an exercise treadmill test with attached to an electrocardiogram oxygen sensor and ultrasound i do not think this important evaluation to rule out a heart related cause would be a waste of money |
[ Symptoms ] i have hep c antibodies no symptoms cleared wo treatment not chronic can i transmit the virus to a sex partner [ Disease ] hi have a good read through this link below it should help you understand about your problem more <link> just in case you may need to copy into google to the www to open and read hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can nicotine gum cause throat cancer [ Disease ] hi try these for help vitamin e is vital to scalp circulation and cell regeneration both necessary for hair growth the daily recommended dose is 15 to 19mg vitamin c is a natural antioxidant and helps maintain healthy hair it aids in synthesis of collagen and is readily available in the diet the daily recommended dose is 90 to 120mg biotin deserves special mention it is also a b vitamin but its importance in the role of hair growth cannot be overstated while it can be consumed it was once said by clinical researcher andrew lessman that thousands of calories would have to be eaten to get the amount of biotin needed to make a difference it promotes hair growth and is crucial to prevent hair dryness the daily recommended dose is 30mcg b complex just as the name suggests the bs are complex there are many of them and some of them depend on one another in order to function b12 can be responsible for hair loss by itself simply due to a deficiency frequently injections of b12 can resolve hair loss issues it is not stored well by the body and is required for the body is use of oxygen and for metabolism it is needed for activation of b6 and helps in creating niacin b12 is most absorbable when taken with vitamin c and the daily recommended dose is 50mg b6 is also thought to prevent hair loss it also aids in hair coloring and has a major role in creation of niacin which is needed for healthy circulation b6 must be entirely obtained through diet or supplementation because the human body cannot synthesize it by itself the daily recommended dose ranges from 1 3 to 2mg b3 also known as niacin is thought to reduce cholesterol in the scalp which inhibits hair growth it is also essential for healthy blood circulation to the body and scalp the daily recommended dose is 16 to 18mg vitamin a is an antioxidant that aids in scalp oil production it is important to note that excess amounts of vitamin a can have undesirable effects by inhibiting hair growth and can even be toxic the daily recommended dose is 5 000 iu however the linus pauling institute of oregon university has noted increased risk of developing bone diseases such as osteoporosis associated with 5 000iu intake and therefore some supplement manufacturers have reduced content to 2 500i this above info come from livestrong com once a month you could also try giving your hair the olive oil treatment leave it on for a hour before washing it out great for hair health do hope this helps you and your hair good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can parkinson is disease medications be given by iv intravenously [ Disease ] income changes can move you from a medicaid plan back to an exchange health plan mid year some states are making special provisions for this back and forth to minimize service disruptions but your costs will definitely go up if your income increases i suggest you work with a navigator in your state to carefully select your plan you will get a better idea what is available in your state and can get help picking a medicaid plan so that if your income increases you do not have to switch doctors |
[ Symptoms ] what is dementia [ Disease ] in my opinion you are suffering of depersonalizationderealization disorder ddpd first do a thyroid test to check for hypothyroidism if it comes back normal then you will need a brain scan eeg to check your ventral prefrontal cortex if all is normal then you need to see a psychiatric doctor good luck |
[ Symptoms ] how can i tell if i am sleep deprived [ Disease ] dr ahmed fawzy… i have not kept record of the xrays of my ribs but it was normal as per the radiologist ssri is have been linked to incontinence in small percentage of patients i didnt have incontinence before that |
[ Symptoms ] can birth control pills cause hepatitis shortly after giving birth to my first child 35 years ago i started getting so fatigued i could hardly get up the strength to walk across the room i went to see my doctor and was told i had hepatitis from taking my birth control pills i was taken off of them and got better but was wondering if there would be any long term effects and also should i tell my primary doctor [ Disease ] always confide in your primary doctor depending on the type of bc you can contract hepatitis it is the silent killer so get it checked out right away on the brightside you might have a nice lawsuit on your hands hope all goes well |
[ Symptoms ] what are the symptoms of pinkeye and is it contagious [ Disease ] children under any suspicion of pinkeye will be quickly isolated from other children at school the parent will be called and the child excluded from school until they return with a doctor is note granted many types of pinkeye conjunctivitis are contagious combined with the hygiene practices of kids pinkeye can quickly spread especially in a preschool or day care the eye is very sensitive and easily becomes pink when irritated allergies top the list for causing irritation and eye itching you will see children constantly rubbing or knuckling their watery eyes with dirty hands of course allergies are not contagious but they can sure set the stage for a secondary bacterial infection highly chlorinated swimming pools cause pink or red eyes too this chemical conjunctivitis is not contagious but a cautious teacher is not going to take the time to sort out the various types they are going to exclude the child and have the medical provider properly diagnose them i often see children excluded with a stye or babies excluded from child care facilities with a clogged tear duct nasolacrimal duct obstruction these are not contagious eyes get easily scratched during play sometimes a baby with sharp untrimmed fingernails will scratch his own corneas a corneal abrasion is very painful and the eyes will tear and become red or pink in response to this common injury among the most common causes of pinkeye are bacterial and viral infections these infections can be contagious viral conjunctivitis does not usually require antibiotic treatment and typically resolves in two to four weeks there may be a thin watery discharge from the eye some types of viral conjunctivitis can be serious such as that caused by the herpes simplex virus bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic therapy the discharge from the eye is thicker and can be profuse often people with bacterial conjunctivitis can return to work or school 24 hours after starting antibiotic therapy those with viral conjunctivitis may need to wait until their symptoms resolve be sure to check with your doctor in both cases |
[ Symptoms ] is tric transmitted thu oral sex [ Disease ] she also eats single grain oatmeal with some of her bottles will this also affect her reflux |
[ Symptoms ] can having your tonsils removed affect your vocal cords or singing voice see additional details below my 20 year old daughter has been told to have her tonsils removed because she got strep throat three times in a year she is studying musical theater in nyc she moved from warm southern california to a cold nyc winter this past year and i feel the strep throat and colds might have been due to her becoming used to the cold weather she is a fantastic singer and i do not want her to have this surgery if there is any chance it would affect her beautiful voice she does seem to get horse often [ Disease ] i think she should follow her doctors orders every single detail and if she does this after giving herself time to heal properly her beautiful singing voice will get more beautiful & turn into a much stronger purer and more open sounding instrument i have had my tonsils and adnoids removed so this was my own life experience with this particular problem as i was also getting strep three to five times every winter after the surgery i never got strep again |
[ Symptoms ] chronic fatigue joint pain low grade fever night sweats family physician does not know what is wrong [ Disease ] these results indicates autoimmune disorder mostly rh arthritis or polymyositis i recommend taking these results plus rh factor and crp to a rheumatologist… |
[ Symptoms ] had pulmonary heart failure taking statins i now think statin drugs would probably kill me before my heart would [ Disease ] this may be due to carotid or other nearby arteries insufficiency get a detailed carotid angiogram done to assess the exact cause consult a vascular surgeon |
[ Symptoms ] are there side effects from taking too much pepto bismol [ Disease ] hi with all these problems you would be best top go see your doctor let him do some tests and take it from there good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what causes mucus like discharge during the first trimester of pregnancy looks brown with a slight tinge of red [ Disease ] implantation bleeding |
[ Symptoms ] what ingredients should be avoided for someone who has a gluten sensitivity i have been tested for celiac and that is not the issue it is just a gluten sensitivity but i am unsure what all i should avoid besides wheat barley rye and being cautious of soy products [ Disease ] gluten is a protein found in wheat rye barley and crossbred hybrids of these grains the good news is many foods are naturally free of gluten including fruits vegetables lean proteins nuts oils and dairy the nutrition label can help you determine which products gluten free the term gluten free can be helpful but is not a regulated claim even though the fda is working to define it when you read a label look for gluten containing ingredients including wheat barley rye oats due to likely cross contamination brewers yeast and malt beer labeling laws require allergens to be labeled including wheat proteins so any food that says contains wheat is off limits this does not apply to barley rye and oats or items that may have been cross contaminated so if there is any doubt contact the manufacturer you might want to discuss with your healthcare provider if you can tolerate small amounts of gluten if you can you may not need to be as vigilant as those with celiac for more on going gluten free check out this slideshow |
[ Symptoms ] how is hyperthyroidism diagnosed [ Disease ] palilalia is a symptom of parkinson is disease in which a word or syllable is repeated and the flow of speech is interrupted |
[ Symptoms ] how can i decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer [ Disease ] yes you may be able to stop or at least lower your blood pressure medications but please address this with your medical provider first do not just stop your medication congratulations on your outstanding weight loss |
[ Symptoms ] is it possible to become pregnant when taking birth control accuratley i am on microgestin 120 when i am intimate my boyfriend fully pulls out everytime [ Disease ] hi its 99 accurate so its that sneaky 1 that does it so yes you can get pregnant why taking the pill religiously day in and day out so you got the 1 prize good luck |
[ Symptoms ] arthrosis of the hip joint coxarthrosis are my running days over [ Disease ] doctors and nurses get information from medicine labels and packages textbooks and research journals they also share knowledge with other doctors and nurses and talk to the people who make and sell medicines the food and drug administration fda is the part of the u s government that controls the medicines that can and can not be sold in the u s the fda lets a company sell a medicine in the u s if it is safe to use and works for a certain problem companies that make medicines usually have to show fda doctors and scientists whether birth defects or other problems occur in baby animals when the medicine is given to pregnant animals most of the time drugs are not studied in pregnant women the fda works with the drug companies to make clear and complete labels but in most cases there is not much information about how a medicine affects pregnant women and their growing babies many prescription medicine labels include the results of studies done in pregnant animals but a medicine does not always affect growing humans and animals in the same way here is an example a medicine is given to pregnant rats if the medicine causes problems in some of the rat babies it may or may not cause problems in human babies if there are no problems in the rat babies it does not prove that the medicine will not cause problems in human babies the fda asks for studies in two different kinds of animals this improves the chance that the studies can predict what may happen in pregnant women and their babies there is a lot that fda doctors and scientists do not know about using medicine during pregnancy in a perfect world every medicine label would include helpful information about the medicine is effects on pregnant women and their growing babies unfortunately this is not the case |
[ Symptoms ] what is meant by positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia [ Disease ] positive symptoms of schizophrenia are those attributes that are added to the personality such as delusions or hallucinations indicating the person has lost touch with reality in this sense positive does not mean good but instead refers to extra or additional brain activity that should not be there negative symptoms of schizophrenia are those which are indicative of an under functioning personality examples include a lack of emotional input or expression or an inability to socially interact or take pleasure from interactions with others |
[ Symptoms ] i am facing a laparoscopic mastectomy can this surgery be done without taking lapron [ Disease ] hi as you have had some kind of food poisoning it would be a good idea to get some acidophilus or yakult inside you to put back some good bugs inside your gut but you should be drinking plenty of water and try some very light soups at least it would be something going in and staying down stick to foods that are easily digested such as toast crackers bananas and rice until you begin to feel better avoid alcohol cigarettes caffeine and spicy and fatty foods because they will make you feel worse in most cases food poisoning can be treated at home without seeking medical advice unless you are the older kind of person you may need some oral rehydration salts orss are recommended for people vulnerable to the effects of dehydration such as the elderly and those with a pre existing health condition orss are available in sachets from pharmacies you dissolve them in water to drink and they help replace salt glucose and other important minerals your body loses through dehydration if you have a kidney condition some types of oral rehydration salts may not be suitable for you ask your pharmacist or gp for further advice about this do hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] im a 56 yearsold woman and wanted to know what my heart rate should be when riding a stationary bike at the gym i been walking for a while on the road for about 1 hour i have prehypertension and so i want to bring it down through exercise my doctor nows about this by the way i just want to know what a good health rate should be while i am exercising i have a healthy heart and i want to keep it that way thanks [ Disease ] if by briefs you are referring to underwear or other incontinence supplies unfortunately medicare does not cover these supplies or adult diapers if by briefs you are referring to underwear or other incontinence supplies unfortunately medicare does not cover these supplies or adult diapers |
[ Symptoms ] used condom pulled out plus plan b chances of pregnancy my ex and i had sex i used a condom and i also pulled out checked for hole using water none i got a panic attack i have anxiety problems and she took planb an hour after a week after this she got her period we broke up during her period and i am sketched that i couldve gotten her pregnant she is dating someone now i just do not want her to get knocked up by someone else and say that i got her pregnant so please tell me i am being an idiot and have nothing to worry about [ Disease ] you have nothing to worry about <positive_smiley> |
[ Symptoms ] had pneumonia now stuck with a dry and productive cough for two months 2 chest x ray showed pneumonia first rml pneumonia then the second x ray lll pneumonia now i have this cough that sometimes is dry other times productive going on now for two months [ Disease ] immediately |
[ Symptoms ] what are the symptoms of whooping cough [ Disease ] it starts like a cold with congestion and upper respiratory symptoms after a week or so a cough develops the cough worsens over several days and the coughing fits may be so severe that you can not stop or catch your breath a coughing fit may be followed by a “whoop” as the person gasps to catch their breath it is these coughing fits called paroxysms which cause doctors to be worried about pertussis and try to confirm the diagnosis in people who have been vaccinated or who have had pertussis before the symptoms may be nonspecific pertussis is high on the list if that whoop is present but if it is absent pertussis may go unrecognized it is important to know that infants with pertussis do not always cough in young babies the first sign of pertussis may be difficulty breathing or pauses in breathing that last more than 20 seconds called “apnea ” apnea is serious and requires immediate medical attention for our infant 4mo daughter it started like a pretty normal cough 5 days later the cough had only gotten worse it went from one or two of the infant double cough pairs up to runs of 6 or 8 double cough pairs lasting more like ten seconds we took her to a walk in clinic for a persussis swab that day but she stopped breathing that night and turned blue we called the ambulance and it was a close call but still it is quite crazy how quickly it escalated if you do not hear the telltale whoop it can still be pertussis the whoop did not show up for us until after we had the apnea episodes and were already checked into the hospital the 50 or whatever for a walk in clinic could save your childs life if you end up in the hospital for a week like we did it will cost a lot more than that anyway if an infant is 6mo or older i would not be quick to run fearfully to the clinic but for young ones it is well worth the cautionary checkup if your child has had a cough for more than a few days |
[ Symptoms ] can you start your period early if you forget your birth control pill for 4 days [ Disease ] hi your doubts are absolutely justified and even i feel that its a complete mismanagement as far as the treatment protocol is considered these things are not done in common practice except in rarest of rare cases best option is change the neuroscience pain management doctor thanks |
[ Symptoms ] why do i get diarrhea if i eat something sweet after drinking a beer i have had ibs for many years but take medication that generally eliminates all symptoms however i have noticed over the years that i often suffer a somewhat severe if short lived bout of diarrhea within a couple hours after consuming something sweet fruit included after drinking a beer i have no problems with either sweets or beer as long as i do not consume them close together this seems strange to me any idea what might be going on [ Disease ] hi your problem arises from refermentation from the sugars and the beer yeast its just like having your own brewery working in your stomach till your cork cant hold it back anymore and away it all goes do hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] whey protein has caused unstoppable diarrhea body is getting weaker by the day [ Disease ] hi borderline + p wave abnormality it can be many things i hope you can show me your ekg so i can give a definitive answer to answer your question no you did not have a heart attack but i recommend that you do an echo to check your atrium and your mitral tricusped valves also do a k+potassium blood test if i see the ekg i can give you 100 accurate answer to what the next step isgood luck |
[ Symptoms ] as an adult i received the dtp vaccine in 1996 would i still need the tdap i did not have my immunization records when i went back to college in 1996 at age 22 so i received the dtp and mmr again at that time would i still need to get the tdap booster or am i still protected by the dtp [ Disease ] adults should get a booster shot for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years and since immunity to pertussis also wears off you need a pertussis booster one time so yes even though you have had the vaccinations before since the last one was over 10 years ago you do need a tdap to get immunized against tetanus diphtheria and pertussis then every 10 years after that you will just need the tetanus and diphtheria |
[ Symptoms ] how many sperm do you need to achieve a pregnancy [ Disease ] unfortunately in your case health reform does not extend to undocumented immigrants you are prohibited from purchasing health insurance from the state marketplacesexchanges and you are also ineligible for medicaid many non profit clinics that you have used in the past will continue to provide care in an emergency hospitals are required to screen and stabilize your condition without asking about your ability to pay whether you will be admitted to a hospital if necessary will vary on a case by case basis |
[ Symptoms ] is it true that even if a vitamin bottle says it is expired that it is still ok to take [ Disease ] no you should not take expired vitamins you may put yourself at risk of having some type of allergic reaction due to the fact that the medication has started to break down we have the same recommendations for these products that we have for prescription medications basically you should not flush these medications anymore the new process is simple get a plastic bag with a zip top and place the vitamins in the bag pour some water in the bag to help it dissolve and then add some coffee grinds or kitty litter to the mix seal the bag and throw away in the trash |
[ Symptoms ] if i take amlodipine in the morning can i take viagra at night [ Disease ] could you plz answer me |