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[ Symptoms ] i have a newly closed anal fistula i can feel a bulge from the fluid the pressure is very uncomfortable is it healing it is drained for a couple years now the bubble of fluid feels like i have a marble up my rear i can push on the bubble and this forces the fluid back and it is comfortable for up to an hour but then the bubble fills back up is this normal is this just it finally healing [ Disease ] ringworm is a fungus not a virus shingles is a herpes virus they are totally unrelated shingles is usually a result of having chicken pox during childhood it can come at any age any time and should be addressed as quickly as possible

[ Symptoms ] what does it mean when there is a red blotch on your scrotum hello i am a 16 year old male and just recently found a red blotch on my scrotum it is not itchy and it is always moist i am not sure if the moisture is puss or sweat i think it might be some fungal infection or just jock rash but can someone tell me what i might have [ Disease ] most helpful answer it would take a visual examination by a medical provider to determine the exact nature of your scrotal red blotch a brief description just does not do it you may be correct about fungus common pathogen in this moist area would be a condition called tinea cruris tinea cruris typically itches however but it can be very red moist and irritated another possibility would be contact dermatitis often from a fabric softener detergent or soap no young man really wants to go to a medical provider to get his scrotum examined but this is really the only way to be properly diagnosed and treated

[ Symptoms ] i have had many tests but unless cobalt poisoning is answer cannot figure out the painful tingling in all fingers i have been identified as my two metal on metal hip implants have leaked cobalt in my blood now just before revision surgery number one i have painful sensitive feelings in all fingers and sometimes hand and up arms to elbows i have had one side revised now and pending the other side later next month i still have this problem and it has just gotten to the point of nothing helps gabapentin 300 mg did nothing [ Disease ] i have had all bone and blood test and neck and lower back xray would and examined no abnormalities

[ Symptoms ] i have polyps on my cervix tilted uterus and fibroid tumors heavy bleeding and pain do i need a hysterectomy my gyn found polyps on cervix fibroid tumors and my uterus was tilted i have very heavy bleeding for the first part of my period and then it slows i am not regular at all and when i start it is out of no where but i do have lots of side and back pain with my periods i am wondering if a hysterectomy is the option for me i am scheduled to have a trans vaginal ultrasound done and have the polyps removed in a month she did blood work and said we would discuss more at my next visit i [ Disease ] its because ur knees are getting into 1st stage of arthritis calcium deficiency can be another issue get xrays of both knees done get blood calcium checked

[ Symptoms ] is thrush contagious can the fungus be passed to another by kissing [ Disease ] sort of thrush is yeast and can be transmitted to others by kissing but a person who is exposed to thrush would need to be susceptable many people are exposed and do not get it

[ Symptoms ] i have found a large hard lump on the right side of my groin [ Disease ] hi this could be from your mucus plug breaking down before your period sometimes its clear other times if can be brown and sticky hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] i have pcos and my acne is getting worse i am trying to get pregnant so birth control is not an option what can i do [ Disease ] i am so sorry to hear about your childhood molestation so i can understand that oral sex with your husband could surface some of those past demons having a consentual caring sexual relationship with your husband is not the same i trust that your husband will be respectful and understanding about your reluctance i can assure you that semen is harmless in your mouth but your husband does not have to ejaculate he can control it you will not get any disease causing germs from this practice in a monogamous relationship with your husband consentual oral sex is safe and can be pleasurable for both of you this would be a new sexual experience for you so if you are emotionally ready take little steps at first

[ Symptoms ] what is the best low carb high protein diet in the past i have done the high protein diet however in my opinion there were not enough fruits or vegetables you could eat legally with some of the new ideas out there i think that has changed some i would love to know which of the low carbhigh protein diets is most recommended and where to get the information about such a diet thank you for any help you can give [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear this many people think a keloid is just a large unattractive scar they do not realize the pain a keloid can cause i would suggest you consult a plastic and reconstructive surgeon he or she will be able to assess your keloid and provide you with various treatment options from cortisone injections to surgery of course surgical removal of a keloid can lead to another keloid however i have seen good results from the surgical removal of keloids too at any rate a plastic and reconstructive surgeon will be able to give you all of your options up to an including surgery you certainly can opt for less aggressive treatment first to see if it will work i wish you all the best

[ Symptoms ] chronic fatigue joint pain low grade fever night sweats family physician does not know what is wrong [ Disease ] frequency of sex has nothing to do with e coli bacteria escherichia coli prostatitis is very resistant to treat so it is not necessary that if you have taken treatment it will not recur sometimes you have to take 4 to 6 months of treatment for prostatitis this is the main reason why you are still having the pain semen and culture usually do not cover all std is sexually transmitted diseases and lower abdominal pain is a non specific symptom and can be attributed to prostatitis yes hiv human immunodeficiency virus could be transmitted through oral sex so if you know the person it is better to get her tested because if she is not hiv positive then you need no testing nevertheless you can go for hiv 1 and 2 antibody test by elisa enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method and hiv rt pcr reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction i hope the above information is useful to you for further queries consult a hiv aids specialist online > <link>

[ Symptoms ] can insulin cause uti [ Disease ] no insulin is not the cause just having diabetes can predispose a person to have a uti or other infections

[ Symptoms ] should my baby run fever while teething my son is running high fever while teething around 102 7 is this normal [ Disease ] you can check with the few symptoms listed below to know more about your baby is teething drooling irritability a tooth visible below the gum swollen bulging gums trying to bite chew and suck on everything she can get her hands on rubbing her face difficulty sleeping turning away food if the problem continues then consult a good pediatric for you baby is oral health

[ Symptoms ] can i give chlamydia to a girl if she was the first person i had sex with she believes the incubation time is outside of the person she last had sex with so it had to be me we have had sex anywhere from 20 25 time all unprotected with 3 4 weeks [ Disease ] hi the problem with chlamydia is it loves to go and hide and come out when it feels like it and could be up to 10 years later so its a real bugger wrecks marriages and could wreck your relationship that you sound like your enjoying its whether she believes this ok good luck

[ Symptoms ] how many calories should i cut to lose a pound a week [ Disease ] store in a tightly closed container at room temperature between 59 86 degrees f 15 30 degrees c away from light and moisture do not store in the bathroom do not freeze liquid forms of this medication keep all medicines away from children and pets do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product

[ Symptoms ] can you still breast feed with bacterial menengitis while being treated [ Disease ] no i would not recommended it since formula would be a safer alternative for the baby and reduce the risk of transferring a bacterial pathogen from the mother there are ways to keep up the supply of breast milk and discarding it until the meningitis is cured and the bloodbreast milk are safe again if the mother has bacterial meningitis she is usually too ill to be caring for a baby she is most likely going to be on intravenous antibiotics some of which are excreted in the breast milk and not safe for the baby

[ Symptoms ] can low blood pressure cause hallucinations [ Disease ] low blood pressure can result in reduced blood flow and circulation into the brain with poor brain function the usual symptom of dangerously low blood pressure hypotension is a depressed level of consciousness—someone acting sleepy or “out of it ” hallucinations are not a “typical” symptom of low blood pressure however i would not rule it out as a possibility in rare cases it would be important to look for something else causing both the low blood pressure and the hallucinations like a toxic drug effect or dehydration causing delirium in an older person

[ Symptoms ] can thyroid problem be the reason for stress and anxiety [ Disease ] hi stressing could be a part of your problem when your mother was in the icu coldness in finger tips and toes could a just some raynaud is phenomenon i have this and take boric acid for it you put a 14 teaspoon in a litre of water leave over night and drink through the day this allows you blood to run better as relax is your vein is ask at your chemistdrug store at the pharmacy for it boric acid your find its dirt cheap to buy and your period problem could be over come by going on the bc pill this is really good at regulating periods hope this all helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] i have joint pain and muscle spasms since 2011 now developed numbness in legs [ Disease ] see a neurologist…could be cmt claire marie tooth a debilitating disease that affects your extremities

[ Symptoms ] fainting nausea dark loose bowel associated with irritable bowel syndrome i have symptom similar to irritable bowel syndrome usually it happen very sudden acute stomach pain urgency to go to bathroom dizzy fainting nausea even vomiting in addition i have dark and loose stools it has been this way for long time i have this kind of episode several times should i see doctor [ Disease ] him you have what my wife had many years ago all the same but as they say she grow out of it i think at one time she was put on fibre gel because of the very loose stools so the could help you to but from what i have heard ibs is just apart of growing up adult style some get it and us others do not good luck

[ Symptoms ] had allergic reaction to ibuprofen in july bladder went into spasms [ Disease ] if i were your doctor i would prescribe antihistaminic like atarax 10 anti fungal and anti bacterial in my opinion are a bad choice in a patient with allergic reaction good luck

[ Symptoms ] can i use testosterone cream while taking ortho novum 777 i am going back on birth control pills and am currently using a testosterone cream can i still use the cream while taking ortho novum 777 [ Disease ] that is a question only your health care provider can answer i would suggest you contact the person who prescribed the birth control pills and ask them about the testosterone therapy your question illustrates why it is so important to provide a thorough health history before leaving any clinic with a prescription in hand your health care provider needs to know about all the medications over the counter and prescription and supplements vitamins herbs etc you take before he or she can safely give you any kind of prescription medication including birth control pills wishing you all the best

[ Symptoms ] diagnosed with celiac and told i have the start of crohns i was told i have celiac disease a couple years ago i was put on a gluten free diet my symptoms were not as bad i then was told i have the start of crohns no treatments was established on a gluten free diet my symptoms gradually returned its now been a couple years and slowly my symptoms have all returned the past two weeks have been the worse in a long time any ideas on what i should do next [ Disease ] this is most probably central facial palsy it usually results from damage to upper motor neurons of the facial nerve the facial motor nucleus has dorsal and ventral divisions that contain lower motor neurons supplying the muscles of the upper and lower face respectively so you might be having nuclei injury emg may diagnose it a neurlologist can help you with it

[ Symptoms ] how does a person use the new health insurance exchanges before the age of 65 [ Disease ] my personal opinion is no i would not recommend acupuncture for the control of edema most likely due to the congestive heart failure and kidney disease however i do not know the details of his medical history or his age

[ Symptoms ] i have a reoccurring rash on my penis with no other std symptoms is it herpes another std or something else 8 months ago i had sex and the condom broke 2 3 weeks later i developed a small rash on the tip of my penis after two weeks it will go away for about a day or two and then come back it does not itch hurt burn have discharge no open sores and it is dry at its worst the rash can turn reddish can an untreated yeast infection in men continuously come back even if i have not had sex since it first appeared i wear compression shorts almost everyday all day could merely be a skin irritation [ Disease ] most people know that exercise keeps muscles strong but did you know that strong muscles burn more calories muscle mass is metabolically active tissue in other words the more muscle mass you have the more calories you burn even when you are not working out studies estimate that for each pound of muscle you add to your body you will burn an additional 35 50 calories per day so an extra 5 pounds of muscle will burn about 175 250 calories a day or an extra pound of fat every 14 20 days because guys have more muscle mass they burn calories faster and lose weight more easily than girls so girls need to work out daily to stay strong and in shape

[ Symptoms ] what is an ophthalmoplegic migraine [ Disease ] an ophthalmoplegic migraine is pain around the eye including paralysis in the muscles surrounding the eye this is an emergency medical condition as the symptoms can be caused by pressure on the nerves behind the eye other symptoms of ophthalmoplegic migraines include a droopy eyelid dilated pupil double vision or other vision changes

[ Symptoms ] i have or think i have cataracts when should i contact my doctor [ Disease ] yoga has all types of beneficial effects so a person with diabetes most certainly will benefit

[ Symptoms ] i am 65 and concerned about the sun spots on my face will a blue peel remove these spots and even out my skin tone would it be more effective to have the spots removed with a laser several years ago while visiting my dermatologist i mentioned the dark spot on my face and hands and he sprayed something on me the area turned brown scabbed over and a week or so later spots were gone do you have any idea what might have been in that “magic can” i would ask him but he has retired [ Disease ] no absolutely not

[ Symptoms ] is it true that people with diabetes are more likely to catch colds and the flu [ Disease ] people who are not eating right and exercising are more susceptible to head colds and those bouts last longer and are more likely to result in complications such as pneumonia or bronchitis or sinusitis etc compared to people who eat right and exercise regularly this general principle is especially true for people with diabetes type 1 or 2 because their bodies respond particularly well to lifestyle efforts and they are particularly penalized when unable to eat right or exercise diabetes is very unforgiving this way the immune cells white blood cells are particularly sensitive to improvements or worsening of blood sugar control they are among the first bodily functions to improve when the glucose control does this probably translates into rapid reduction in risk for colds and other infections in someone who finds a way to make lifestyle changes i believe you would not be surprised to hear an answer like this one and i know you would like to make such changes we all recognize it is hard to do and takes advanced planning and an organized approach

[ Symptoms ] i have a cough and i am alsmost positve its broncitus because i get it quiet a bit recently i experienced swelling i am 17 years old and i get broncitus a lot because of my smoking habbits and i am used to all the symptons of it i reconize them more recently i started feeling pain in my left breast where i found a circular knot and now today i have swelling and soarness on my ribcage connected to the breast it feels like i did a workout and hurts slightly when i lay on my left side i am not sure if theyre connected long history of cancer i my fam ive heard that itsnotpainful sowhats going on wmy body [ Disease ] i am sure this will not come as a shock to you but you need to quit smoking are you aware that if your lungs get compromised enough you can have a heart attack you obviously need to see your doctor immediately to get that circular knot checked out hopefully it is just a swollen lymph node which typically happens when there is an infectionvirus in your system or just getting over an infectionvirus as scary as it is you need to get in to the doctor to be checked no one online is going to be able to give you an accurate diagnosis you need an exam and tests performed especially where cancer runs in your family i am surprised you still chose to smoke but again to reduce your risk you need to quit smoking cancer runs in my family as well my grandmother passed away from heart cancer i saw the unimaginable pain she was in even with the hightest dose of pain medication you do not want to go through this if you do not have to please quit smoking and please get seen by your doctor asap good luck

[ Symptoms ] can a senior who has had shingles get them again by being exposed to child with chickenpox [ Disease ] there can be many reasons to have a light menstrual period or spotting while on the pill it does not necessarily mean you are pregnant birth control pills taken properly of course are highly effective so your chance of an unintended pregnancy is not very high can it happen yes so if you are having any other signs of pregnancy a home pregnancy test or a visit to your gynecologist would be in something to consider

[ Symptoms ] what is psoriatic arthritis [ Disease ] yes ovulation testing device can be helpful but you need to take care that sperms last for 3 days in female genital tract therefore calculation should be made based on the day of your periods and correlation with the ovulation test machine avoid intercourse from about 10 the day post periods and wait till the ovulation occurs wait for two days post ovulation to be safe hope this helps

[ Symptoms ] who is affected by epilepsy [ Disease ] epilepsy is a relatively common condition affecting 0 5 to 1 of the population in the united states about 2 5 million people have epilepsy about 9 of americans will have at least one seizure during their lives

[ 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 first of all congratulations on losing 60 pounds that is awesome now on to your problem loose skin with massive weight loss is not uncommon losing it over 5 to 6 months is very healthy you did a great job the best way to tighten up is to weightstrength train yep start making more muscles weight training will tighten and tone up your body in a way that cardio simply will not be able to two to three times a week for 30 minute sessions add in some weight training there are many ways you can do this without a gym or a trainer just check out youtube and you will find a ton of exercises you can safely weight train and tone with just about anything in your house pilates will also help you to tighten up and tone as well if you want to start taking a class you should start noticing results within a month or two if you are consistent just remember to eatdrink lean protein at least 30 minutes post workout to really optimize on muscle building good luck

[ Symptoms ] how long does the first herpes breakout take to heal is there anything that can be done for relief other than warm h2o [ Disease ] herpes where genital herpes can be effectively treated by several different anti viral medications shingles and cold soresfever blisters are also herpes and may be treated differently see your medical provider warm water is not going to really do much

[ Symptoms ] i am 33 weeks pregnant and i am in a lot of pain [ Disease ] hi i encourage a c section as soon as gynaecologist see fit in the mean time try using a tight strechy band around your chest it will reduce the costocondritis pain in my opinion you need an early c section good luck

[ Symptoms ] i have boils all over my scalp and i could see pus coming out of it [ Disease ] you can use indian lilac black seed turmeric and warm cloth foments they can work as antiseptic and analgesics at the same time thanks

[ Symptoms ] what are the different types of hernias [ Disease ] epigastric umbilical incisional lumbar internal and spigelian hernias all occur at different sites over the abdomen in areas that are prone to anatomical or structural weakness with the exception of internal hernias within the abdomen these hernias are commonly recognized as a lump or swelling and are often associated with pain or discomfort at the site internal hernias can be extremely difficult to diagnose until the intestine bowel has become trapped and obstructed because there is usually no external evidence of a lump

[ Symptoms ] what is a heart murmur [ Disease ] a heart murmur is a sound created by the flow of blood in the heart heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope some heart murmurs called innocent murmurs occur in completely healthy people heart murmurs also can result when the valves of the heart are diseased creating abnormal blood flow through the valve people with congenital heart problems birth defects or congestive heart failure frequently have heart murmurs a heart murmur can be a clue to the presence of heart disease innocent murmurs do not need further testing but unexplained heart murmurs often prompt other tests like electrocardiogram ecg or a heart ultrasound echocardiogram

[ Symptoms ] can yeast medication help ringworm crazy but my husband has ringworm all over him and i read some where that its a yeast infection so we went to get medication to cure a yeast infection i am just asking if this would help or his my husband going to grow boobs ha [ Disease ] hi do not think so ok just add the time you was pregnant before your abortion question was it an abortion or a miscarriage because it works out that was 15 weeks ago you must have fallen straight away then good luck

[ Symptoms ] after my boyfriend masterbated last time he had a bright red discharge that he said was painful what would cause this [ Disease ] an infection anywhere in the urogenital tract an injury to the urogenital tract from masturbation a bright red discharge is blood and it would be in his best interest to see a medical provider so that he can be properly examined diagnosed and treated obvious it would not be possible to blindly determine the source or significance of this bloody discharge over the internet may be vd

[ Symptoms ] what medications and treatments are available to treat pagets disease of bone [ Disease ] brush your teeth carefully with a soft bristle brush and then rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide

[ Symptoms ] treatment for household cleaning product allergies symptoms are fatigue shakiness nasalchest burning weakness and asthmatic reaction or shortness of breath already getting immunology shots for seasonal dust mites cat dander and mold does not appear to help the cleaning product symptoms [ Disease ] hi well perhaps its not the products but the house work your allergic to think about it a lot of people get this its work there really allergic to have you had any skin tests done for the products you use perhaps going back to old fashioned pure soaps there are lots of things out there they just need some good old elbow grease to make them work unlike modern products shake spread and clean up all down to chemicals but makes it quicker for mums this probably wont help you but good luck

[ Symptoms ] facial pain tingling numbness along with ear pain and fatgue brain mri found several lesions [ Disease ] hi blood vasculature and clotting derangements may have done the intra cranial damage get pt inr with bleeding and clotting times done to see the exact blood texture physical therapy ill help thanks

[ Symptoms ] how effective are latex condoms in preventing hiv [ Disease ] hello i have no idea why you would be told this informaiton certainly people do not check blood types before they fall in love the only blood type related problem that affects couples is related to the rh factor if the father of a child in a couple is rh positive and the mother is rh negative the mother can develop antibodies to the baby duing the pregnancy this is treated by giving any rh negative mother an injection of medication called rhogam once during the pregnancy at about 28 weeks and again within 72 hours of delivery laurie anderson rnp

[ Symptoms ] what affects drug metabolization from dose to dose [ Disease ] i would make an appointment to see your physician as soon a possible have you had any stresses in your life such as a death in your immediate family traumatic events can sometimes cause this to happen during pregnancy make an appointment to have an examination it is the best for the both of you

[ Symptoms ] sharp pains in back of head loud ringing in my ear head feels like it is being crushed [ Disease ] hi i need more information to give an ideal opinion like is there headache my opinion is that he is suffering from vasovagal syncope fludrocortisone acetate can be used also electrical pacemaker usually it requires no treatment and improve on its own i recommend that they see a good cardiologist good luck

[ Symptoms ] i have moles on my shoulders a few on my back [ Disease ] hi these moles are generally non cancerous do not worry see a dermatologist and start on local creams it seems more of a skin sensitivity reaction keep a watch if it grows in thickness thanks

[ Symptoms ] i have genital herpes can i get sore on my mouth i and my partner have genital herpes and are wondering if we are still at risk of getting out breaks on our mouths she has had one outbreak and has not had another in close to a year i just recently had my first outbreak so we are abstaining from sex until two weeks after my outbreaks goes away what we really want to know is can we perform oral sex on each other when we are both outbreak free we have been anecdotally told once you have it you are immune to spreading it [ Disease ] healthy people rarely contract listeriosis those most at risk for developing serious infections include people with weakened immune systems such as those with hiv infection or those who are undergoing chemotherapy here are some tips from the usda for people at risk for listeriosis never eat hot dogs luncheon meats bologna or other deli meats until you reheat them to steaming hot do not eat refrigerated paté or meat spreads from a meat counter do not eat smoked seafood found in a store is refrigerated section do not drink raw unpasteurized milk do not eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk do not eat store made salads such as ham salad chicken salad egg salad tuna salad or seafood salad avoid soft cheeses such as feta queso blanco queso fresco brie camembert cheeses blue veined cheeses and panela unless the label specifically says it is made with pasteurized milk eat any precooked or ready to eat foods as soon as possible keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees f or lower and the freezer at 0 degrees f or lower always wash your hands with warm soapy water before and after touching raw meats and items that came in contact with them such as knives or cutting boards symptoms of listeriosis include high fever severe headache stiff neck and nausea pregnant women who are exposed to the bacteria can have a miscarriage or stillbirth

[ Symptoms ] my ldl is 201 my total cholesterol is 263 my weight is 139 never smoked should i take medication normal blood pressure good diet i exercise regularly [ Disease ] hi your not that far over the top there are lots of ways of bringing it down even before you think of statins these you do not really want to take more later google natural ways out of high cholesterol you can start taken a 5050 mix of cayenne pepper and turmeric these will help clean plaque out of your blood this is a good start just read up about both for lowering cholesterol i do take them daily for keeping my blood clean as a way over ed i mix both into tomato paste and keep it thinned down with olive oil for you to start with first mix only to a heat that suits you then overtime you can build it up take it 3 times a day for 2 weeks then 2 week twice a day then just once a day first thing in the morning you take 3 teaspoons and wash each one down with water to also help add very fine chopped garlic mixed with dried parsley and olive oil do a whole head in a 6oz jar keep both in the fridge ok statins have a read on www spacedoc com its not a joke site its full of facts lots to read and take in do hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] small insect bite itching resistant to epinephrine injection pills and creams getting worse [ Disease ] this means the saliva of the insect is still there …i recommend using calamine lotion contains zinc oxide which has antiseptic properties known to prevent infection from scratching aloe vera and oat baths …

[ Symptoms ] what is in buttery tasting pan sprays that make them taste like butter but without all the fat [ Disease ] crohn is disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines it primarily causes ulcerations breaks in the lining of the small and large intestines but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus it is named after the physician who described the disease in 1932 it also is called granulomatous enteritis or colitis regional enteritis ileitis or terminal ileitis crohn is disease is related closely to another chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis together crohn is disease and ulcerative colitis are frequently referred to as inflammatory bowel disease ibd ulcerative colitis and crohn is disease have no medical cure once the diseases begin they tend to fluctuate between periods of inactivity remission and activity relapse they affect approximately 500 000 to 2 million people in the united states men and women are equally affected ibd most commonly begins during adolescence and early adulthood but it also can begin during childhood and later in life crohn is disease tends to be more common in relatives of patients with crohn is disease it also is more common among relatives of patients with ulcerative colitis

[ Symptoms ] had an ultrasound at two weeks and 4days we saw a small dot in the uterus where a egg would implant could i be pregnant [ Disease ] i do not know but call you ongyn and ask him your question and see what he says follow his instructions

[ Symptoms ] how accurate are glucose meters [ Disease ] glucose meters are very accurate perhaps not as accurate as a laboratory test but certainly close enough less expensive and convenient if it is a new one there are many different models they have been well tested for accuracy if it is for you many insurance companies will pay for them including the test strips with a medical prescription

[ Symptoms ] what can i do to treat genital warts human papillomavirus at home [ Disease ] home treatments may not cure hpv and genital warts but a doctor may prescribe medicine that you can use at home such as podofilox lotion or gel or imiquimod cream caution do not use nonprescription wart removal products to treat genital warts these products are not intended for the genital area and may cause serious burning you can use at home care to feel more comfortable 9 take sitz baths fill a tub with a few inches of warm water and sit in it for 10 or 15 minutes every day squeeze warm water from a bottle over your genital area to provide comfort and cleansing use a heat lamp or a hair dryer several times a day to dry your genital area make sure to hold the lamp or dryer at least 18 inches from your skin it is important to remember that most infections are minor without serious complications some cases of hpv and genital warts disappear without treatment although human papillomavirus hpv may still be present in your body is cells 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 abortion safe at 22 weeks into pregnancy hi i am 22 weeks pregnant and contemplating abortion but i am worry that it could be harmful to my body or worst i have already had 6 abortions 3 live births 1 miscarriage i am also a little scared to have this baby because all my pregnancy were high risk and it put me and my babies lives at risk yes my husband and i used a condom when i got pregnant with this baby so i was just wonderng if it was safe or even recommended to go through with it based on my history [ Disease ] how old are u and what is your gender

[ Symptoms ] can you actually drop weight and leave it off with fasting [ Disease ] sir u showed ve hiv within the window peroid which shows whether u were infected or nor its 2 weeks upto 3 months since the expected exposurei advice u to have protected sex and routinely do hiv 4 th gener test every 3 monthregarding your symptoms u r overstressed with the idea of having hiv but neurological examination should ve done though do also random bl sugar test

[ Symptoms ] what can cause two people in diffrent rooms in the house to suffer cramps in both of their right legs at the same time both in the right calf and it was around the same time last night i did not find out my dad suffered from a severe leg cramp till i woke up the next day and he started telling me about it when i asked which leg he had said it was his right leg it is been about 7 hours since my cramp and it is still in pain minor pain though i have eaten several bananas since and have drank water since but the concerning part is that we both had the cramps around the same time in the same leg [ Disease ] in the early stages prostate cancer often causes no symptoms for many years as a matter of fact these cancers frequently are first detected by an abnormality on a blood test the psa or as a hard nodule lump in the prostate gland occasionally the doctor may first feel a hard nodule during a routine digital done with the finger rectal examination the prostate gland is located immediately in front of the rectum rarely in more advanced cases the cancer may enlarge and press on the urethra as a result the flow of urine diminishes and urination becomes more difficult patients may also experience burning with urination or blood in the urine as the tumor continues to grow it can completely block the flow of urine resulting in a painfully obstructed and enlarged urinary bladder these symptoms by themselves however do not confirm the presence of prostate cancer most of these symptoms can occur in men with non cancerous benign enlargement of the prostate the most common form of prostate enlargement however the occurrence of these symptoms should prompt an evaluation by the doctor to rule out cancer and provide appropriate treatment furthermore in the later stages prostate cancer can spread locally into the surrounding tissue or the nearby lymph nodes called the pelvic nodes the cancer then can spread even farther metastasize to other areas of the body symptoms of metastatic disease include fatigue malaise and weight loss during a rectal examination the doctor can sometimes detect local spread into the surrounding tissues that is the physician can feel a hard fixed not moveable tumor extending from and beyond the gland prostate cancer usually metastasizes first to the lower spine or the pelvic bones the bones connecting the lower spine to the hips thereby causing back or pelvic pain the cancer can then spread to the liver and lungs metastases areas to which the cancer has spread to the liver can cause pain in the abdomen and jaundice yellow color of the skin in rare instances metastases to the lungs can cause chest pain and coughing

[ Symptoms ] how long do dental bridges last [ Disease ] wow fell on your bum and wonder why it hurts the tailbone is a small little bone right above your butt and can be broken at anytime such as falling on it or giving birth it takes time to heal though a little bone it is a bone and needs a little special treatment sitting helps maybe a hot bath for this baby bone and the feet hurt because your baby bone needs to sit down for a while take care of the baby bone holds the buns and we love them

[ Symptoms ] is it ok to take a viagra pill before having a semen analysis [ Disease ] hi this is from the mayo clinic at first an ectopic pregnancy might not cause any signs or symptoms in other cases early signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy might be the same as those of any pregnancy — a missed period breast tenderness and nausea if you take a pregnancy test the result will be positive still an ectopic pregnancy can not continue as normal abdominal or pelvic pain and light vaginal bleeding are often the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy if blood leaks from the fallopian tube it is also possible to feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement — depending on where the blood pools or which nerves are irritated heavy vaginal bleeding is unlikely unless the ectopic pregnancy occurs in the cervix if the fallopian tube ruptures heavy bleeding inside the abdomen is likely — followed by lightheadedness fainting and shock when to see a doctor seek emergency medical help if you experience any signs or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy including severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding extreme lightheadedness or fainting hope it helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] can i take ibuprofen while im taking naproxen [ Disease ] why they are both anti inflammatory drugs you should just pick one to simplify your life naproxen is twice a day or ibuprofen every six hours taking both may potentially increase side effects so my recommendation would be to stick to the one that seems to be helping

[ Symptoms ] 14 year old has generalized anxiety disorder gad bipolar [ Disease ] you seem to be suffering from anxiety disorder you are are suffering brain fog what you need is to practice yoga and meditation exercise regularly and try breathing exercise eat foods that are rich in vitamins like vegetables and fruits also you may need to get enough vitamin b and folic acid which can be found in green leafy vegetables and poultry

[ Symptoms ] i have pain higher up on the left side of my chest and in my left armpit [ Disease ] blood in the urine a excruciating flank pain are definitely signs of a renal stone but that does not mean you are passing it stones that are large or oddly shaped can become lodged in the ureter the tubes that lead from your kidney to your bladder so i strongly encourage you to have an imaging study usually a renal ct scan to see where this stone is residing and get a size estimate knowing the size will help the clinician determine if this stone will pass or not i have had two renal stones over the last ten years and neither one of them passed without medical intervention lipotripsy for one of them and laser ablation for the other order 100 legit n safe medical marijuana pain relievers cbd oils dabs and more for more info text 505 807 7504 lisanblakeretailshop@gmail com medical marijuana is good for your health top medical strains for all patients suffering from depression glaucoma anxiety and tension headaches chronic pain and nausea mental and physical fatigue and for calming aromatherapy then you are in the right place to look in our meds all top grade aa+ with high level of cbd and thc contact for your supply and good health pain killers medical marijuana act lean *** no prescribtion is needed bud seeds harsh oils dabs & other m m treatments we also sefely and securely deliver all sorts of generic medication and syrup nationwide at very good prices no prescribtions needed legit verified and reputed plug available in the u s canada australia and the uk for more info text 505 807 7504 lisanblakeretailshop@gmail com thank you

[ Symptoms ] soars on the back of my tongue since feb 2012 what could it be i have soars on the back of my tongue since feb 2012 i had a swab done by a doctor feb 2012 and they said they would call me if it was anything serious and they did not call me back i still have soars on the back of my tongue today 91913 what could it be [ Disease ] not a keloid it is just infected and inflamed use saline solution to clean the area with a cotton swab daily 2 3times cold compresses will help ease your inflammation site and decrease the swelling you can use antibiotic ointment like polysporine you can try various natural remedies that will include putting a few drops of tea tree oil especially if it has a bump white vinegar aloe vera turmeric calendula and indian lilac

[ Symptoms ] reocurring foot swelling redness and itching last month i noticed that my ankle was swollen red and very itchy after a few days it went away but my skin started to peal away now this month its on top of my foot with the same symptoms it burns when i scratch and seems to spread i have not experienced these symptoms anywhere else but my feet and ankles i am also noticing tingling in the area as well any help would be great thanks so much [ Disease ] factors that may increase your risk of developing crohn is disease include having a family history of crohn is disease your risk increases if an immediate family member such as a parent brother or sister has the disease having ashkenazi jewish ancestry smoking cigarettes factors that may cause crohn is disease symptoms to flare up include medicines infections hormonal changes lifestyle changes including increased stress smoking 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 ] what are the symptoms of dementia [ Disease ] most home pregnancy tests today are pretty sensitive you can test again any time you would like to get the most accurate reading test first thing in the morning when your urine is the most concentrated also be sure to follow the package instructions especially the part about timing the test accurate timing is crucial for getting an accurate result use a timer if necessary in the meantime if you think you could possibly be pregnant you should live as if you are pregnant eat healthy foods do not smoke and avoid alcohol until you know for sure if you are pregnant or not please remember also that most communities offer low cost or no cost care to women who are or think they may be pregnant you can learn more about your health care options by calling a local hospital or by using a web based search engine try typing in your city is name and the words women is health best wishes to you

[ Symptoms ] can my 4year old have hemrroids he complains his rectum itches all the time he has had constipation sense he was born he took miralax for 3years now i give him fiber supplements but now he is complaining of his rectum itching all the time [ Disease ] hemorrhoids can be seen and even felt when you bath him and they are not very common or likely in his age group his rectal itching can be due to many things from dubious hygiene after his uses the toilet anal fissures tiny tears from being constipated chemical reaction to detergentsdryer softeners or even pinworms if a cause is not apparent you may need to consult his pediatrician so that he can be properly examined diagnosed and treated hi if its worms the way to find out is get to his bed before he gets up but before you wrap some sticky tape round a couple of fingers sticky side out and place this against his anus it picks up any worms they tend to come out during the night do this for a couple of weeks or until they clear it should stop the itching that is if its worms do hope it helps you and him good luck

[ Symptoms ] i have a cold and bad joint pain in ankles wrist finers toes neck and sholders is this normal what can i do for it i have a cold since saturday the snotty head kind a little cough dry however every so often i will cough up some mucus i have bad joint pain with this one mostly my wrist fingers ankles and toes and neck shoulder areas is that normal when i sit still for a while my whole body aches when i stand up and move i have been taking mucus relief and tylenol and it helps a bit but i wonder if there is anything more i can do especially for the joint pain [ Disease ] without health insurance here are some resources to explore for getting lower cost help community mental health agencies provide mental health and substance abuse services often on a sliding scale to find an agency near you contact your state or county health department mental health america can connect you with hotlines support groups and self help resources as well as affiliate mental health agencies around the country the u s substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa offers a mental health locator and a substance abuse facility locator to connect you with services in your area teaching hospitals are training grounds for graduate students studying to become mental health professionals you may be able to receive lower cost care by seeing a student who will be supervised by licensed professionals

[ Symptoms ] how much should i feed a 5 12 month old cereal also how much breastmilk should he be getting in a day [ Disease ] hi finding are relatively normal with old age however he will need further investigation like heart ct scan thyroid profile ecg and echo to make sure he is okay also he should be instructed to stop drinkingalcohol and smoking as these findings at the age of 50 is kinda early good luck

[ Symptoms ] my daughter in law is three months pregnant and has sinus drainage and her ears hurt what can she can do for relief [ Disease ] she would have to speak with her obgyn to find out what she can take while pregnant while some over the counter medications are considered safe in pregnancy different doctors have different rules on what they allow their patients to take

[ Symptoms ] how long does gastroenteritis last [ Disease ] the typical viral gastroenteritis lasts about a week with the first three to four days being the worst there are other types of gastroenteritis though and unfortunately i do not know the type that you have

[ Symptoms ] sore throat home remedies i went to the doctor today and she said i have a viral infection but my throat is hurting like crazy my voice is normally very high now it is hoarse and low it hurts to talk and to swallow i cough not too much and it hurts a lot i have no fever stuffed up nose headache or vomitingnausea is there any home remedies for this i am taking tylenol cold and flu and a few cough drops here and there i know she knows me best but some tipsold wives tales for a sore throat would be nice [ Disease ] zonisamide lyrica and celexa have a similar side effect of increased dizziness and drowsiness combining all three of these medications can increase the intensity of their side effects driving and doing activities that require cognitive function may be more difficult than usual the side effects may subside with time maxalt is a triptan medication for symptomatic relief of the migraine celexa works on serotonin receptors just as maxalt can the increased combination of both these products may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability altered consciousness confusion hallucinations and coma autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia hyperthermia diaphoresis shivering blood pressure lability and mydriasis neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia myoclonus tremor rigidity and ataxia and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping nausea vomiting and diarrhea because of these side effects i would monitor how frequently the migraines occur and how often you are taking the maxalt if you are taking the maxalt more than twice a week then you may need to start taking a preventative medication monitor all your side effects if you have any and make sure to partner with your pharmacist or health care professional regarding any concerns or discomfort

[ Symptoms ] kindly recommend an alternative for zincofer xt [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you are going through this unfortunately a number of things could cause the symptoms you are describing i would suggest you keep working with your health care provider to find a cause for these symptoms even though you have undergone some testing already if you do not have a diagnosis you need to keep pushing do not give up on this a number of conditions that could cause the symptoms you describe can take a long time to be diagnosed it is important you work closely with your health care providers to get all possible testing done in order to arrive at a diagnosis also sometimes tests need to be repeated and the results compared to previous tests in order to get an accurate diagnosis i suggest you keep copies of all your own medical records including films from ct mri etc in case you have to change doctors or opt to get a second opinion again i am sorry you are dealing with this and hope your care team can arrive at a diagnosis and some treatment options soon all the best to you

[ Symptoms ] do you have to visit a doctor for tourette is syndrome if it is manageable is it ok if i do not visit a doctor [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you are going through this vicodin generic name hydrocodone acetaminophen should not cause your blood pressure to spike quite the opposite in fact pain can cause your blood pressure to go up though so be sure to take enough medication to keep your pain adequately controlled several things can cause your blood pressure to spike temporarily including needing to urinate pee however if your post operative pressure is consistently above what is normal for you please call your surgeon is office to advise them about what is going on they need to know i wish you all the best with this

[ Symptoms ] my 4 year old chahauhas got diarrhea and dragging his back legs this morning i am hoping theres over the counter meds last week my friend had a chauhaha 2 years old with diarrhea and legs dragging but is fine today so it seems this morning my dog she watches for me has the same trouble what causes this and how can i treat it im on a limited income and cant afford a vet at this time and they dont take i o u is please help me this [ Disease ] i am not a vet but i do have 3 dogs and 3 cats so i have a lot of personal experience with pets i would be concerned about the dog dragging his back legs that is not something that would generally be caused by the routine causes of diarrhea i am pretty confident any veterinarian would suggest the dog needs to be seen probably sooner than later that is not something that over the counter meds would be able to treat

[ Symptoms ] what is an acne scar [ Disease ] acne scar is the fibrous tissue that replace the normal facial skin at the site of acne acne scars are formed due to body is own defense mechanism against persistent acne infections

[ Symptoms ] i od meth 3 days ago but still feel off if an overdose kills someone does it only occur immediately i am concerned because i am not sure if how i feel is withdrawal or something potentially fatal like maybe slow kidney failure is that possible days later i am periodically a little shaking throat feels a little tight my heartbeat seems a tad off and a little tight temperature is 96 5 my comprehension is somewhat distracted e g when reading textbooks [ Disease ] hi yes it would be best and also wait till you get your periods back and back to normal once there regular then will be the time to start for your family and taken your vits for pregnancy hope this helps you good luck

[ Symptoms ] my left arm biceps started to twitch no solution [ Disease ] hi i agree with you that there must be some reason for all the symptoms that you are experiencing from 7 long months this can be related to the brain cells a mri brain or a ct with contrast will help thyroid and electrolytes with vitamin d need to be checked as well consult a physician thanks

[ Symptoms ] i acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus mrsa while in hospital [ Disease ] shingles herpes zoster results from a reactivation of the virus that also causes chickenpox with shingles the first thing you may notice is a tingling sensation or pain on one side of your body or face painful skin blisters then erupt on only one side of your face or body along the distribution of nerves on the skin typically this occurs along your chest abdomen back or face but it may also affect your neck limbs or lower back the area can be very painful itchy and tender after one to two weeks the blisters heal and form scabs although the pain often continues the deep pain that follows after the infection has run its course is known as postherpetic neuralgia it can continue for months or even years especially in older people the incidence of shingles and of postherpetic neuralgia rises with increasing age more than 50 of cases occur in people over 60 shingles usually occurs only once although it has been known to recur in some people

[ Symptoms ] i blew my nose when i was sick nasal mucus flew up and got in corner of eye would anything bad happen to my eye i blew my nose when i was sick and the mucus from my nose flew up and got in the corner of my right eye would anything bad happen to my eye i wiped it with a tissue and then with a clean hand towel to remove any mucus is there any harm that will occur to my eye from this freak accident like any viruses or bacteria got into my eye that will hurt my eye so far no symptoms of irritation has occurred thanks [ Disease ] when i was early in pregnancy before i actually found out i was nautious morning noon and night not just in the morning and i was very sensitive to smells and something that might have smelled good to me before smelled horrible and made me nautious then i smoked cigarettes before i found out and every time i would try and smoke it made me very sick to my stomach especially the smell i was so tired and i could not get enough sleep no matter how much i slept that is all i wanted to do was sleep theses symptoms started for me about 6 weeks of pregnancy up until 3 months and i found out i was pregnant about 8 weeks i knew once these symptoms started to occur i was most likely pregnant being i had two children already and had these same symptoms with the other two pregnancies

[ Symptoms ] is the nutritional value of fresh whole fruits any better than canned or frozen fruit [ Disease ] canned and frozen fruits are nutritious convenient and often more affordable than fresh fruits choose canned fruits packed in their own juices not in heavy syrups frozen fruit can often have even more nutrients than fresh fruit because it is frozen at the time of harvest

[ Symptoms ] do duck tape lift saggy breast [ Disease ] no that would be silly duct taping sagging breasts is not a homemade substitution for plastic surgery or a good supportive bra duct tape can have thousands of uses but this is not one of them

[ Symptoms ] i fell 72013 dianosed 112013 with torn rotator cuff surgery was planned 1614 changed to 2614 do i need surgery i have sickle cell anemia could this hender the healing process if i do have the shoulder surgery [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you are going through this a torn rotator cuff can be very painful to live with i suggest you have a good long conversation with your surgeon about your concerns regarding rotator cuff surgery it is not uncommon for a person to have second thoughts about undergoing surgery or to think of questions they wish they would asked at the initial consultation a good surgeon will want to make sure you are completely comfortable with your decision to have surgery or not and remember it is your decision i recommend you make the decision hand in hand with your doctor because he or she has the medical expertise to guide you in your decision making process you can always request to be re assessed to see if surgery still makes sense in your situation not all torn rotator cuffs are treated with surgery that said if surgery is recommended your surgeon can explain how your sickle cell anemia may affect the healing process and what things he or she plans to do to reduce any chances of complications wishing you well

[ Symptoms ] is the pertussis vaccine included with the shingles vaccine [ Disease ] no the pertussis vaccine and shingles vaccines are separate injections

[ Symptoms ] how do you address the problem of life long absence of orgasm female 57 years when it relates to childhood trauma [ Disease ] i would suggest that you see a psychologist experienced in this area so you can address the underlying childhood trauma that you feel is causing your failure to achieve an orgasm occasionally there are underlying physical reasons so your gynecologist or primary care provider can be consulted usually the gynecologist has a list of appropriate counselors that deal with sexual difficulties

[ Symptoms ] should i be treated for bacterial vaginosis if i am pregnant [ Disease ] maybe but some medications for bacterial vaginosis should not be taken during the first three months of pregnancy tell your doctor if you are pregnant also let your doctor know if you think that you might be pregnant you and your doctor should discuss whether or not the infection should be treated

[ Symptoms ] how long should i wait after my pregnancy before having cosmetic surgery [ Disease ] the exact cause of postpartum depression is still being debated among medical professionals many doctors believe that the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and childbirth are primarily responsible for the illness estrogen and progesterone the female reproductive hormones increase tenfold during pregnancy then after a woman gives birth her production of these hormones as well as endorphins cortisol prolactin and corticotrophin releasing hormones drops significantly these changes apparently trigger postpartum depression ppd may also be caused or aggravated by exhaustion from childbirth stress or lack of sleep in the early weeks of a newborn is life

[ Symptoms ] could a male develop a yeast infection after having a veasectomy [ Disease ] males can develop a skin yeast infection anytime after a vasectomy or not it just happens when yeast takes up residence in the warm damp environment of the groin area

[ Symptoms ] what can people with bipolar disorder expect from treatment [ Disease ] bipolar disorder has no cure but can be effectively treated over the long term it is best controlled when treatment is continuous rather than on and off in the step bd study a little more than half of the people treated for bipolar disorder recovered over one year is time for this study recovery meant having two or fewer symptoms of the disorder for at least eight weeks however even with proper treatment mood changes can occur in the step bd study almost half of those who recovered still had lingering symptoms these people experienced a relapse or recurrence that was usually a return to a depressive state if a person had a mental illness in addition to bipolar disorder he or she was more likely to experience a relapse scientists are unsure however how these other illnesses or lingering symptoms increase the chance of relapse for some people combining psychotherapy with medication may help to prevent or delay relapse treatment may be more effective when people work closely with a doctor and talk openly about their concerns and choices keeping track of mood changes and symptoms with a daily life chart can help a doctor assess a person is response to treatments sometimes the doctor needs to change a treatment plan to make sure symptoms are controlled most effectively a psychiatrist should guide any changes in type or dose of medication

[ Symptoms ] i am 16 days late for my period and at 14 days late i had a light pink discharge but still no period early pregnacncy is this a possible early pregnancy symptom or something else i have been having some breast tenderness and difficulty sleeping [ Disease ] it depends on how much beer your husband drinks some antidepressants can make people drowsy and it is suggested that you not combine these with alcohol however everyone responds differently it is usually safe to have one drink while taking most of the antidepressants but if your husband drinks a lot of beer he really should talk to his doctor if you suspect your husband has a drinking problem you should seek help for him drinking a lot of alcohol can be a sign of depression or make depression worse once he gets his depression symptoms treated he may not want to drink as much this is a very complex issue and you really need to get the help of a health care professional who can treat the situation

[ Symptoms ] is it possible for a female to have chlamydia and have unprotected sex with her partner and him not get it i have been with the same person for 6 months and never cheated but i tested positive for chlamydia and my partner and i have had unprotected sex but he tested negative for it [ Disease ] actually to answer your question you need to send the xray post operative or the most recent tell me your age sex medical history if present it depends on your age and other factors normally it takes 1 5 months to 2months to heal completely depending also on fracture degree and fixation done concerning the fibula in some cases if the fracture is comminuted may be internal fixation is useless and bones can heal alone if they are not displaced …

[ Symptoms ] can you have a period while pregnant my girlfriend and i have been having protected sex condom and her period was about a week late i have heard that girls can still have their period a couple months into pregnancy i have made sure that i used the condom correctly and she has taken tests and came up negative am i just paranoid [ Disease ] most helpful answer see a medical provider so that you can be properly examined diagnosed and treated you may not know the reasons you are crying and not feeling well but a medical provider would likely have more insight this complicated matter cannot be solved blindly over the internet so please do the right thing and see a medical professional

[ Symptoms ] i have constanct ringing in my ears doctors cannot find anything wrong even with mri is any suggestions [ Disease ] that is typical there can be hundreds of causes of tinnitus ringing and it is actually rare that a specific cause is found i know i have had tinnitus myself for well over a decade all of my tests were blind alleys like i expected the ent is really obligated to search for a cause like an acoustic neuroma but these are rarely found most of the time the ent just throws in the towel and essentially tells you to just live with it and so we must there are treatments that help you cope with tinnitus but it is unlikely that you will find a miraculous cure it can just go away which is nice but it has a good chance of staying with you for a long long time i wish i had better new for you but tinnitus is perhaps one of the most difficult medical problems to investigate and one of the most difficult to treat

[ Symptoms ] why is my toddler throwing up after eating solid foods he was diagnosed with croup a few days ago and i thought he had the flu yesterday but he has been able to eat baby food or yogurt and be ok when i feed him solid foods like pizza for example he has been throwing up within 5 minutes of eating it he has always been able to eat solid foods just fine until a few days ago he is 22 months old [ Disease ] no you do not need to wash every day unless you have a very oily scalp however washing your hair less frequently will not prevent you from losing your hair or having thinning hair

[ Symptoms ] can a child get scarlet fever while already taking antibiotics for strep throat my 5 year old daughter has been taking antibiotics for 6 days for strep throat now she has a rash on her face no fever no sore throat says she feels good [ Disease ] real testosterone supplements are a controlled substance that can only be obtained by prescription the so called male enhancement products you hear advertised cannot by law contain testosterone or any other controlled substance however a number of these male enhancement pills have been recalled and confiscated over the past few years by the u s food and drug administration fda because they contained illegal and unlabeled amounts of prescription drugs designed to treat erectile dysfunction this tells me that these supplements may not be safe to take it may be difficult to tell exactly what is in them if you believe you have low testosterone or have male performance issues i suggest you consult a medical professional he or she will treat your concerns with sensitivity and dignity many of these problems can be effectively treated and no low t is not an epidemic men naturally produce less testosterone as they age for some men this causes problem getting or sustaining an erection loss of libido and loss of energy if you fall into this category you certainly may want to seek treatment because testosterone therapy has been shown to improve these symptoms best wishes to you

[ Symptoms ] been getting chest pains for years ekg shows problem p wave did i have heart attack [ 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 ] could my girlfriend be pregnant so last week my girlfriend and i laid naked in bed we did not have sex we did touch each other and i did not not ejaculate my gf told me that she has missed her period and she is worried that she may be pregnant i told here that there was no way sense i did not penetrate her and i did not ejaculate as a precaution i went to the drug store and bought her levonorgestrel a hormone that is used to prevent pregnancy is there anyway possible that she could have gotten pregnant [ Disease ] hi ok you know how your getting then you know how to stop it the reaction your getting could be that your penis head does not like saliva so its either do it with a condom on not a very nice taste for your partner or just give wanting oral sex something to think on good luck

[ Symptoms ] what is the best solution for pimples that do not come to a head i am 40 and thought i was past the stage for pimples [ Disease ] adult acne may be attributed to hormonal changes the most important thing is to wash your face twice a day with a gentle soap there is no need to wash your face more than twice a day unless you are sweating profusely or have a very dirty job salicylic acid is found in a number of acne products and this works to dissolve the sebaceous oils helping to remove any skin debris that is clogging your pores rinse this off find a very mild benzoyl peroxide cream something that is 2 5 or less this is applied directly to the skin at night to help unclog you pores as you sleep try this every other night at first

[ Symptoms ] how can someone with severe anxiety seek much needed help with absolutely no money i do not know if it started here but this is when i noticed it in may of 2010 i was a passenger in a traffic accident since then i have noticed i have trouble being a passenger in anyone is vehicle recently i have noticed that it is getting worse i now have trouble even riding in the back seat of other vehicles and severe feelings of nervousness when i am the one driving and i feel guilty about it because everyone i ride with are good drivers please i need help [ Disease ] is it a matter of too many thoughts or just not tired if it is too many thoughts i tend to sort of meditate on my favorite color and not let anything else interrupt very difficult but does work if it is not being tired exercise play basketball or something that gets your heart going another thing that i have done is put yourself on a set schedule got to bed at 10 wake up at 7 even if you can not fall asleep still force yourself to get up at 7 if you force yourself you body should fall into the habit not much but hope it helps

[ Symptoms ] i have a urine test in a week the last time i smoked weed was three weeks ago and i am not a regular user will i pass [ Disease ] i do not know i guess you will just have to wait and find out cannabis is fat bound can can be detected for several weeks but this is variable depending on the amount you use and how well your body eliminates it variable some urine tests are more sensitive than others too

[ Symptoms ] possible hivstd exposure question thanks in advance 1 i recently had protected sex with someone and we stopped he took off the condom and then a little later re entered me with no condom for about a minute or less but did not cum he did cum later that evening but on my chest what is the risk of this behavior 2 i recently also had someone different person who i performed oral sex on i sucked his member he did not cum in my mouth but i did deep throat how risky is this behavior if at all also is a modern test accurate after 4 6 weeks [ Disease ] are you having risky behavior most definitely do you have an stdhiv risk because of these two incidents yes i think you know that should you be stdhiv tested yes are the tests accurate the tests are good but tests are rarely 100 accurate this is why conscious prevention is really your only protection you are the only one who knows for sure of your sexual exposures you do not know 100 of the sexual exposure of your partners people lie about this all of the time jake sadly men in particular are know for their convincing ability for telling untruths you need to protect yourself you and you alone are in charge of your sexual activities your partner has a shared responsibility but may not have the same moral compass as you sex is enjoyable nature has provided this gift for us but sex is not worth risking your health sleepless nights of worry or even dying for period

[ Symptoms ] about 5 days after being raped my gums started to swell do i have herpes [ Disease ] your wife should have been able to get another policy with some insurer in your state after exhausting cobra that is a requirement under hipaa laws in any case going forward she will now be guaranteed insurance no one can be turned down starting in 2014 but at your income level there will not be any financial assistance from the government to help cover the cost and because you file taxes jointly her access to subsidies will be based on the 150k income you cited i would suggest you shop both on and off the marketplaces set up under the law take a look at healthcare gov which is the aca marketplace also shop your options on a site like ehealthinsurance com which will give you a broader list of plans from which to choose or find a licensed insurance agent to work with in your area at nahu org