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[ Symptoms ] what causes body to stop producing oils i have recently started to have dry peeling and cracked hands and feet my entire body is also dry and scaly my hair is also begining to become dry and brittle it is usually the opposite [ Disease ] dry skin is common as we age but conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can also lead to extremely dry and cracked skin applying a daily moisturizers especially after showering limiting showing time and bathing in warm & not hot water help one major tip is to use skin products that contain petroleum or lanolin these help seal moisture in the skin they also produce a barrier that protects against the loss of natural oils within the skin if the symptoms persist despite these simple tips and a change in your routine it is time to see a dermatologist a history and physical is what a dermatologist will look at to determine the cause occasionally other tests such as a thyroid panel or vitamin d level may be needed |
[ Symptoms ] is there a cure for congestive heart failure [ Disease ] yes these two very different medications are compatible if taken at the same time |
[ Symptoms ] for years i have been suffering with itchy toes my toes are currently all inflamed from scratching what can i use [ Disease ] your condition sounds quite complex usually itchy toes are a result of athlete is foot tinea pedis which is a fungal infection you may want to seek advice from an infectious disease specialist who will evaluate you and possibly obtain a biopsy or culture in order to exclude any other underlying medical conditions or ongoing infections |
[ Symptoms ] i am a 43yr old woman and wonder how often should i be visiting the doctor is i already see a gynecologist yearly and get regular mammograms just wonder if i should be seeing any other doctor is [ Disease ] hi if your healthy i would stay away but then i am british and that is the way we think but you americans do love your yearly check ups for all things so its toss a coin time do i or do not i good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can stretching of the legs during ballet and exercise increase the size of vaginal openings in a nine year old girl [ Disease ] see a medical provider so that you can be properly examined and treated there is really no way to make a blind determination as to the signficance of this tear fissure based soley on a very brief posting |
[ Symptoms ] why do vegetables taste so awful if vegetables are so healthy why do they taste so bad i thought taste was our bodies natural way of telling us what we should and should not eat i have always found a majority of vegetables to be unpalatable and try as i might to eat more of them it is a real challenge when i have to force them down my throat i want to eat healthier but i do not want to constantly be eating things i do not like either [ Disease ] it could be that you are a super taster which means you are more likely to taste bitter compounds in vegetables for more on this see this article the key is to try different preparation methods until you find a vegetables you enjoy here are some tips try raw veggies with a dip you like such as ranch or hummus add vegetables like greens cucumber and celery to fruit smoothies a high powered blender is needed for harder vegetables try greens in a salad with fruit nuts and a favorite salad dressing roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness two of my favorite vegetables to roast are broccoli and cauliflower here are some recipes and tips add vegetables to dishes you already like such as stir fries and casseroles for more tips see this webmd article the key is to experiment until you find enjoyable ways to eat veggies |
[ Symptoms ] what is the relationship between periodontitis and hiv [ Disease ] hiv patients are at higher risk for periodontitis or inflammation of the gums and underlying bone due to the immune deficiency related to hiv |
[ Symptoms ] my 4 month old boy is having seizures is eptoin phenytoin the right treatment [ Disease ] cdc does not recommend one flu vaccine over another this includes deciding between trivalent or quadrivalent vaccine or between injection the flu shot or nasal spray vaccine the important thing is to get a flu vaccine every year getting you flu vaccine regardless of which option you choose can be instrumental in protecting you and your loved ones from flu |
[ Symptoms ] can pneumonia shot cause als [ Disease ] no there is absolutely no medical evidence that a pneumonia vaccine causes als |
[ Symptoms ] how bad is it to smoke hookah www smokehut co smoke hut is a community marketplace for the buying and selling of handpieps water pipes vapes and hookahs <link> [ Disease ] i think it is bad to smoke anything the lungs are for air not smoke of any type please be respectful of this wonderful webmd medical site do not post advertising this takes up valuable space for people who have real medical concerns thank you |
[ Symptoms ] what is snot [ Disease ] snot is the lay term for nasal mucous snot has a well deserved nasty reputation as being disgusting especially when we have a cold but snot actually serves some important purposes such as filtering germs pollen and dust from the air as well as humidifying air before it enters our lungs usually white or clear green or darker yellow snot is not necessarily a sign of infection |
[ Symptoms ] what common medications should i avoid during my pregnancy [ Disease ] there are so many different medications and we could go for hours if we went through every single one but it really depends on what the area is if it is a case of nasal decongestants or vitamins or things like that there are some that can not and there are some that can but by developing that relationship with your pharmacist getting to know us on a first name basis we will be able to talk to you about anything even prescription products we have data on prescription products about whether or not certain ones are safe to use also we can help call your doctor if you have any other concerns about a prescription you may have been taking before you got pregnant and ask them if they want you to continue with it but talking to your pharmacist developing that relationship that is really the key |
[ Symptoms ] what is the outlook for someone with hiv or aids [ Disease ] many preventive health services will be covered as required by the law yoga however is not likely to be one of them you can take a look at the 10 essential health benefits insurers are required by law to cover and some additional services plans in your sate may be required to cover at webmd is state pages <link> |
[ Symptoms ] i have heavy pain in both side of my head that causes dizziness sometimes in my back and neck [ Disease ] the only way to know for sure you are pregnant is with a pregnancy test but there are early symptoms of pregnancy that can alert you to the fact that you may be pregnant and should have a test spotting and cramping breast changes fatigue nausea morning sickness missed period it is important to keep in mind that the symptoms may be caused by other things besides being pregnant so the fact that you notice some of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you are pregnant the only way to tell for sure is with a pregnancy test some women are so attuned to their body and the changes it undergoes with pregnancy that they seem to know from the start they are pregnant other women though have no suspicion they are pregnant until they miss their first period which is perhaps the most widely recognized early sign of pregnancy |
[ Symptoms ] what can i do to help the burning and itching that comes with a yeast infection i am 16 and i think i have a yeast infection i have never had one so i described the symptoms to my mom redness itching burning and a discharge she said we have to go see the doctor but they did not have appointments until next week she gave me so monistat to aid me for now but it only made it worse my question is what can i do to fight the infection until i see my doctor i have a cold compress on the area and it helped a lot but i want the itchiness to stop altogether [ Disease ] i usally wear cotton panties or go with none just to let it breathe just keep it dry for the most part but when i had a really bad one last year my doctor told me a tip which was the total opposite of what i had been doing she told me to keep a cool damp washcloth over the area while sitting on the toliet after you go and also having an ice pack on the area while laying down it helped a lot and i hope that you are feeling better soon and maybe one of these ideas helped |
[ Symptoms ] my boyfriend has head trauma there is bruising and redness and possible memory loss [ Disease ] hi if these are the symptoms then definitely he needs a medical consultation see a neurologist get a ct and mri done thanks |
[ Symptoms ] did i re break my arm i have a proximal humerus break it happened about 9 weeks ago this week was my last appointment my doctor said it was healing well i had full range of motion back and was working on strength and it rarely ever hurt he said i was good to go and do not need to come back then a few days ago i fell and caught myself with both arms when it happened there was pain but it went away quickly and my arm felt fine again slowly it has been hurting more and more did i upset it or did i re break it [ Disease ] yes you can re break an arm but it will take an x ray and a careful examination to make that determination the fact that your arm is hurting more and more each day is an indication that you need to seek hands on medical care while there are many other non fracture reasons for arm pain these cannot be sorted out blindly over the internet |
[ Symptoms ] what would happen if i took two of my adhd pills to focus better i take 40 mg of vyvanse i am inly supposed to take 1 the title says it all [ Disease ] people have this peculiar idea that more is better when it comes to drugs if one pain reliever pill helps a little bit then 10 pills will help that much more this is definitely faulty logic and it is dangerous when applied to medications you make the assumption that doubling your dose of vyvanse generic name lisdexamfetamine dimesylate will help you focus better than a single pill why do you assume this it is not true in fact doubling your dose of this medication could have serious adverse consequences taking twice as much vyvanse as prescribed could cause you to experience seizures irregular heart beat hyperventilation hallucinations i suggest you take only the dose of medication prescribed to you by a medical expert that seems like the sensible thing to do to me wishing you well i have been switching stimulant medications frequently this last year in order to find something that i could pay for that also was effective the only time i took two pills was when the doctor put me on 20 mg xr generic ritalin i was on 40mg last summer before i got health insurance through my job the first night i missed work because the med did nothing i talked to my doctor the next day and he said take 2 20mg pills since i had been that dose previously the doctor can increase your dose if your current dose is not helping enough also since stimulants are so tightly regulated class 2 controlled substances essentially legal cocaine if you use all of them in less than 30 days you can not get more |
[ Symptoms ] what are the pros and cons of high deductibles as well as high percentage of co pay [ Disease ] high deductible plans come with lower monthly payments but higher costs when you go for medical care if you are very healthy and rarely go to the doctor these may be a good option for you however if you have a lot of medical needs you may be better off paying a little more each month for fuller coverage when you go for care |
[ Symptoms ] is it normal to have clear ejaculation its always been clear for as long as i can remember i have recorded myself a few times and it is always clear is that ok [ Disease ] the color of ejaculated semen can be variable among men and can change for ejaculation to ejaculation the color is usually not relevant unless it is bloody if you are trying to conceive it is the content of this semen the sperm that is of primary importance you can only determine the presence of sperm microscopically |
[ Symptoms ] is there a surgical procedure to remove exess skin from the penis as in a circumcision that did not heal properly when i was 13 my mom took me to the philippines to have me circumcised and ever since then i do not think my penis healed properly as there is some excess skin still hanging off [ Disease ] hi yes you should get another opinion as the area of the swelling is significant it seems to be a neuroma or fibromyoma any swelling in this region should not be neglected get mri and aspiration excisional biopsy to confirm thanks |
[ Symptoms ] does lithium prevent suicide how about other drugs [ Disease ] actually the only medicine that carries an fda label to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior is clozapine in schizophrenia lithium is thought to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with mood disorders but that is more of a clinical impression on the part of clinicians and not a formal statement in the fda label for lithium it was never really tested specifically for this purpose it is more of an incidental observation that has been noted over the years some researchers also think the anti suicide data with lithium has been overstated and may be more of an artifact that when lithium reduces mood episodes less suicidal acts occur or that when lithium is co administered with other medicines especially antidepressants people stabilize and are less likely to try to hurt themselves a study by researchers at columbia university a couple of years ago compared suicidal behaviors in a large group of bipolar patients who were taking lithium or depakote over several years and found no differences between the two |
[ Symptoms ] can a yeast infection cause a bright redness from groin past rectum i have a bright red rash under my breasts also very itchy some creams must burn me as i then peel skin off i am assuming the groin and breast rash is the same [ Disease ] yes a yeast infection can do this rather than assume they are both connected you would be wise to see your medical provider for an examination and prescription treatment |
[ Symptoms ] what is a good alternative to drinking soda [ Disease ] iced tea and lemonade — together they make a refreshing alternative to the usual soda or alcoholic beverage people order at restaurants besides arnold palmer can not be wrong the arnold palmer is a drink that is comprised of half lemonade and half iced tea apparently this is his beverage of choice after golf games lately i have met a bunch of people who are trying to drink less soda and one alternative offered at many restaurants is the arnold palmer the iced tea cuts the calories in half compared to a 100 percent lemonade drink and the lemonade adds some sweetness and pizazz to unsweetened iced tea your typical arnold palmer made with four ounces of lemonade and four ounces of unsweetened iced tea and gobs of ice contains around * 50 calories * 13 grams of carbohydrates a zero calorie option if you are making this at home is to use sugar free lemonade with the iced tea |
[ Symptoms ] what surgery options do i have for hepatitis c [ Disease ] oral steroids do not cause hoarseness but they do reduce sinus inflammation which causes post nasal drainage this drainage often very thick can cause swelling and inflammation of your larynx resulting in a raspy sounding voice |
[ Symptoms ] where can i buy a house in vancouver bc vancouver real estate agent amalia liapis specializes in buying and selling condos homes and townhouses in vancouver downtown kitsilano yaletown coal harbour west end false creek gastown and other areas in greater vancouver <link> [ Disease ] non medical advertising on this popular medical site takes up valuable space for people who have real medical issues |
[ Symptoms ] why has my insurance stopped covering prevacid [ Disease ] the quick onset of the problem suggest sustained pressure on your sciatic nerve which is possible if your slim also dvt could cause similar symptoms try first to stand on one leg in warm room for 30 min if that does not work then u should rush to see a vascularity doctor |
[ Symptoms ] how long does residual sperm live on the penis i had masturbated at about 12pm and i had unprotected sex at about 830 pm should i be worried about my girlfriend getting pregnant [ 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 ] i am taking metronidazole 500 mg and smztmp ds 800 160 for diverticulitis can i take a pain reliever like tylenol too [ Disease ] if you are experiencing pain or need to take an over the counter pain medication i would recommend that you avoid any nsaids nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen naproxen advil or aleve this class of medications is harsh on the stomach and can increase gi bleeding without you being aware of it i would stick with acetaminophen tylenol to aid in pain relief also consult with your local pharmacist for product selection and with your health care professional about the symptoms you are experiencing and the treatments you have used for the pain |
[ Symptoms ] how to control my high blood pressure [ Disease ] one possibility would be tinea capitus ringworm of the scalp another possibility could be a small area of alopecia assuming you are not inadvertently pulling out patches of your hair by twisting or nervousness these are the two most common causes of patchy baldness in order to be properly diagnosed and treated you would need to see a medical provider or dermatologist for a careful examination |
[ Symptoms ] my father had liver transplant enzymes are increasing highly [ Disease ] com ggt is usually elevated in liver transplant recipients that experience good outcomes these paradoxical findings may be explained by the time dependent role of ggt in glutathione metabolism immediate postoperative elevation of ggt may indicate a physiological systemic response while chronic elevation reflects a pathological response alk p enzyme is commonly increased after liver transplant recipients which is normal and research suggests no need for regular analysis of it post transplantation |
[ Symptoms ] is there a nonsurgical procedure to get rid of the bags under my eyes [ Disease ] a lot depends on how extensive the eye bags are if the underlying causes are medical or from lack of sleep these issues should be addressed first next consider discussing the use of fillers with your dermatologist properly placed fillers along the lower eyelid and cheek junction can mask the presence of eye bags |
[ Symptoms ] which is worse gonorrhea or trich [ Disease ] the 2010 dietary guidelines allow room for discretionary calories to help satisfy your sweet tooth ten to fifteen percent of calories can be used for sweets and treats as long as you reach your quotas for healthy foods like fruits vegetables low fat dairy lean protein and whole grains if you need 2 000 calories per day you can enjoy almost 300 discretionary calories try to satisfy your sweet tooth with foods and beverages that also contain nutrients you need such as low fat milk with a teaspoon or two of chocolate strawberry or vanilla syrup low fat plain yogurt mixed with fruit honey or low sugar fruit preserves added fresh or dried fruit in cereals whole grain graham crackers or fig bars snack frozen grapes fruit smoothies |
[ Symptoms ] i presented with pain that started in my shoulder and then progressively worked its way down my arm [ Disease ] thank you my orthopedic said that it wasnt infected and i had a feeling it was i greatly appreciate it |
[ Symptoms ] i have night sweats can not focus lack of sleep weight loss what is going on [ Disease ] in my opinion first check for tuberculosis if it comes back negative then i recommend you try atarax 10 mg twice a day if it helps then i recommend you see a psychologist good luck |
[ Symptoms ] how is the hepatitis b virus spread transmitted [ Disease ] those symptoms can be simply due to anaemia have you done a cbc test other possibilities are diabetes i recommend cbc and cortisol tests also |
[ Symptoms ] how much a 20yr old girl who is 49 88 5 pds is normal or under weight could she get pregnant at this weight n height she always weight the average weights of 88 5 to 99 pounds her whole life is the normal could this be the reason she havent had a baby yet [ Disease ] i do not know how long this person has been trying to conceive but if it has been a year or more of unprotected intercourse attempting to become pregnant it is time for her and her partner to seek the help of a fertility specialist there are dozens of reasons for a couple is failure to conceive size and height may not be playing an important role but general nutrition can be if she is not eating properly or losing weight this can certainly affect fertility |
[ Symptoms ] does smoking marijuana make a person with acne problem worse [ Disease ] yes it can but it also depends on your skin if you already have oily skin you will most likely be more to getting acne from it if you do not have naturally oily skin you will most likely never notice a difference |
[ Symptoms ] are there any age advancing toxins in the chemicals that i use to clean my home [ Disease ] protecting your skin from cleaning chemicals in your home is an important and healthy step for your skin toxins can cause irritation and breaks in the skin that can lead to infection for that reason protect your skin with gloves when dealing with chemicals if toxins accidentally come in contact with your skin rinse off immediately |
[ Symptoms ] if you take ibuprofen red bull benadryl and vitamins can it cause false positive on a drug test [ Disease ] ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm let me think about that on for a sec no |
[ Symptoms ] admitted to hospital with recurring stomach pains would it warrant staying off work [ Disease ] the normal head circumference of a infant at birth is around 34 cms and at the end of 2 years is usually around 50 cms the rate of growth of the head is usually higher in the initial few months after birth and later it slows down as described in your history the findings are well within the normal growth curve and there is no need to be worried if you have any concerns about development of your daughter you may consult a pediatrician for proper physical examination of your daughter and seek proper medical advice i hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] how des a man with type ii diabetes bp controlled to 121 and epilepsy deal with ed do i have options [ Disease ] melatonin actually has some data in regards to children dosing anywhere from 2 5 milligrams could be used in a child but once again we want to find out why is the child not sleeping pediatrician should always be consulted first before even starting any types of medications like this it could be related to possibly they are starting school they are anxious maybe they are not sleeping at night because their room is noisy so we have to find out really what are the root causes of the problems rather than go right ahead to medicating them so as a pharmacist i would say to patients you know what let is talk to the pediatrician first and let is see what is going on before we start a child on melatonin you know with most of these products once again we do not really have a lot of data to go by so we do not know long term use in some of these products how it is going to affect the child children are not little adults a lot of people i think are confused by that their livers and their kidneys are not developed like yours and mine so when they get a drug or they get any type of product in them they are going to react a lot differently than we are so we want to make sure that people exercise caution |
[ Symptoms ] can a cold sore give me genital herpes recently my girlfriend gave me a blowjob she had a cold sore on her lower lip although the sore was completely scabbed over and is almost completely healed she got it two weeks ago and has been using some type of medicine to get it healed the bj lasted 15 seconds and the scab barely touched my penis the sore is not open at all so is there still a high risk of infection whenever we make out when she has a cold sore i never get one and she generally gets them when she is really stressed [ Disease ] there r two types of herpes there r the oral kind and then there is genital kind yes u can get herpes on your genitals from a cold sore but even tho it is herpes on your genitals it is not actually the genital type of herpes it is the oral type actually u can spread each type to each area yes her giving u head with a what looks like mainly healed sore can give u herpes i have kissed a chick with a sore before to and did not get nothing some times your just lucky or perhaps your immune system is working harder and better at times i do not know but u can get on acyclovir twice a day from your doctor it is herpes meds or if u do not have insurance there is a natural pill for it u can get at health stores or what have u called l lysine and take it twice a day and have her take it as well hell even once a day would b good |
[ Symptoms ] my 13 year old daughter has been having a shooting pain on the top right of her head [ Disease ] probably but there are soooo many variables to consider such as the dosage of your bcps the type and what you meant by a few days early things should straighten out in this next cycle assuming you take them as prescribed |
[ Symptoms ] what kind of doctor do i need to see if my clavicle did not heal properly [ Disease ] delirium is a form of altered consciousness that occurs in people with medical illnesses or who have dementia in delirium the person is level of consciousness and understanding of her surroundings rises and falls she may be lucid and appropriate for part of the day but be confused and disoriented at other times people who are delirious may be lethargic and “out of it ” agitated and aggressive or somewhere in between delirium most often affects older adults and children infections and medications are probably the most common causes of delirium people with dementia are more likely to become delirious treating the underlying cause such as an infection is the most important treatment for delirium antipsychotic medications can be used to treat delirium re orienting and comforting a delirious person is also often helpful and may reduce the need for antipsychotic medication |
[ Symptoms ] would a tanning bed help my psoriasis [ Disease ] yes and no the uv rays that are used for tanning or not the same wavelength of the light treatments typically used for psoriasis it could help but in most cases it will not |
[ Symptoms ] i have only had one depo vera shot but havent had sex since i was on it is it normal to have irregualr periods i had one depo vera shot so it lasted for the duration of 3 months at the end of the 3 months my boyfriend and i broke up so i decided not to get another shot i also did not like the infrequent periods and wanted to switch it is been 2 months since the shot expired and i have not had sex since then i have had my period once with a regular flow now on my next cycle i seem to be spotting is this normal since i had the depo vera shot [ Disease ] the symptoms you have mentioned here are indicating towards a migraine headache however no diagnostic test can surely rule out a migraine its diagnosis is mainly based on the symptoms in a migraine there is no definite pain and pain occurs at any time some people say that a migraine usually occurs on one side of the head and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting but this is not true in all cases the pain can be all over the head and other symptoms might be present or absent i suggest you try doing the following wear sunglasses cover your head with a scarf and use an umbrella whenever you go out in the sun before going outside always drink one glass of water it will keep you hydrated and will help you you can take sandalwood oil and massage your scalp a night before washing your hair avoid excessive intake of tea coffee and caffeinated drinks some foods also increase the problem of headaches so avoid those avoid using perfumes deodorant sprays etc as strong smell may exaggerate the problem avoid stress anxiety and loud noises follow a particular sleep pattern i mean try to sleep daily around the same time if possible try to avoid mobile television laptop etc an hour before sleep as these emit blue light which hinders normal sleep pattern and also promotes headaches pranayam is helpful in headaches so if you can spare 5 to 10 minutes then practice it daily in medications i suggest you try taking the following consult your specialist doctor discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent pathyadi kwath 15 to 20 ml with an equal amount of water twice a day for six weeks godanti bhasma 250 mg with water twice a day for four to six weeks it is an ayurvedic painkiller shir shuladi vajra ras two tablets twice a day with water for four to six weeks this ayurvedic medicine is also a painkiller and is used in headaches of various etiology if you find it tedious to take multiple medicines then you can take only one of these two painkillers or can take two of them for one month kamdudha ras 250 mg twice a day with water for four to six weeks it will help in cooling you down internally take anu taila and put one drop of this oil in each nostril once a day for one month take powder of sandalwood camphor and jatamansi and mix all in equal amount and add water or rose water and apply this paste on the forehead while you have a headache take one teaspoon of coriander powder and add it in one cup of water and keep it for a night drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach if you are taking allopathic medicine then take above medicine along with that after consulting your physician however for a migraine there is no curative treatment it can only |
[ Symptoms ] i burned my arm with steam it did not hurt until now witch is two days later what else besides aloe should i be using [ Disease ] depending on how bad the burn is you may want to buy silvadene over the counter it is used for burns |
[ Symptoms ] anxiety is every day of my life rarely i do get a small break without anxiety it has been 10 years [ Disease ] the most important piece of information that i need to know is how old is the child and how much does he weigh i will also need to know what other medications you may have given him i would recommend tylenol or an acetaminophen product to start for the headache i would also ask a few more questions about the sinus pressure to define it more benadryl is ok but i would probably recommend a claritin or zyrtec type product because they work longer and have less side effects |
[ Symptoms ] is it safe to take buspar and drink alcohol [ Disease ] caution should be the watchword here any med taken with alcohol can be a problem because almost all meds have to go through the liver to be broken down and that is exactly where the alcohol goes too so there is a fight in the liver for passage and because of this the med builds up in your system since it can not be broken down the result is something like a massive dose of the med and this has consequences it is never a good idea to drink alcohol when you are taking any type of psychotropic med some of them can have extremely bad effects but not everyone is aware enough of this the best advice is to avoid alcohol |
[ Symptoms ] i am having a few pumbs in my ginital area and i am not really sure what are these hello since 4 monthes i had a few pumbs in my ginital area and i went to the doctor and he immidiately said these are genetal warts and he burn them couple of months later another pumds appeared again and i went to another doctor and she said that what i have is something else she put a midicin on them and burn them again now i am having some of these bumps again can u help me please [ Disease ] hi the problem here is its a visual thing and i cant see these bumps or pimples so really its all down to your doctor or try a sexual healthgum clinic this could be best for you as this is what they dill with all the time ok good luck |
[ Symptoms ] after going through chemotherapy for five years i now experience burning in my mouth how can relieve these symptoms i also have an acidic taste in my mouth all the time this causes me great distress [ Disease ] chemotherapy knocks out the saliva glands saliva lubricates the teeth and protects against acid decay and gum disease when the saliva is diminished bacteria can run wild and cause the symptoms you described see a dentist asap because there are solutions salivary stimulants extra artificial saliva and fluoride supplements can all be excellent aides in combating your problems |
[ Symptoms ] if a woman is not overweight does she still need to exercise and if so what benefits will she gain [ Disease ] to help protect against chronic illnesses like heart disease diabetes and some cancers including breast cancer experts say every woman should have a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate activity like walking dancing or bike riding most days of the week regular exercise can also help lower blood pressure keep bones and joints healthy reduce anxiety and depression help promote good sleep and control pain from arthritis |
[ Symptoms ] my husband has alztimersdementia he is having difficulty taking his medicine pills he spitts them out what can i do he takes glipiside glucatrol aracent namenda atorvastatin baby asprin lovasa he needs his meds but he wont take them most days he has trouble swallowing them i tried to crush them but he get angry and spits out help [ Disease ] medical schools all have their standard requirements for undergraduate classes you can major in pre med biology or even some of the social sciences as long as you have met the minimum course requirements to apply for admission four years of college first four years of medical school next then you have to find a residency in dermatology and do another 2 or so more years then you pass the dermatology boards and you are ready to go |
[ Symptoms ] what are common warts [ Disease ] common warts are local growths in the skin that are caused by human papillomavirus hpv infection although they are considered to be contagious it is very common for just one family member to have them in addition they often affect just one part of the body such as the hands or the feet without spreading over time to other areas |
[ Symptoms ] i am a competitive gymnast with osgood sclatters disease – it is spreading [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear what you went through mrsa can be a very nasty bug indeed as you probably know but for the benefit of others reading this response mrsa stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureas this bacterium is resistant to treatment by many antibiotics thankfully vancomycin still works to kill it i understand your concern about the infection coming back you are not being paranoid in thinking this way usually the iv vancomycin treatment completely eradicates the bug but not always here are things you should watch for fever over 101 3f localized heat in any joint but especially on the finger or hand where the mrsa originally was colonized localized swelling especially on the originally affected hand swollen hot angry red tissue especially on the originally affected hand any of those signs should send you quickly back to your treating physician while i noted you should mainly focus your attention on the hand that was originally infected do not ignore other limbs basically if you get any weird symptoms whether around your knee or in the opposite arm or whatever you should check back with your healthcare provider also if your physician agrees it would not hurt to have your sed sedimentation rate monitored for awhile this blood test basically measures inflammation in your body people with a serious infection like mrsa have an elevated sed rate in some people who have had mrsa the sed rate remains elevated for a long time and it is nothing to worry about but it is a test infectious disease professionals routinely look at in people who have or had mrsa chances are you will never have a problem with mrsa again but you are wise to stay vigilant for awhile and if you ever decide to have joint replacement surgery pacemaker implantation or any surgery that puts hardware into your body be sure to mention your mrsa history to your surgeon wishing you well |
[ Symptoms ] my penis is shriveled up head yellow shaft dark i am 15 an hour ago i pulled down my pants and my penis was shriveled up the head was yellowish and the shaft is stiff i am not hard though and the shaft is dark almost kinda purple i can not get hard and my testicals are hanging low and kinda hurt i have been feeling sick the last two days i am 15 please help [ Disease ] i cannot diagnose you blindly over the internet so i would strongly suggest that you inform your parents immediately of your findings and concerns you need to see a medical provider for a proper examination |
[ Symptoms ] do you have any information about why a child female age <positive_smiley> does not wipe her butt when she poops [ Disease ] only if your tmj and knee pain is both caused by a type of arthritis otherwise most clinicians would consider them to be separate problems |
[ Symptoms ] is low blood pressure bad for your health [ Disease ] you could but it might make you very drowsy because both benadryl and alka seltzer plus cold do that there is not any interaction with the tylenol though the alka seltzer plus cold has aspirin in it you would be taking 2 pain relievers and 2 antihistamines alka seltzer plus cold effervescent tablets sparkling original has aspirin pain reliever fever reducer chlorpheniramine maleate antihistamine phenylephrine bitartratenasal decongestant here is what i found in the interaction checker <link> significant monitor closely potential for interaction alka seltzer plus cold oral + benadryl allergy oral benadryl allergy oral increases and alka seltzer plus cold oral decreases sedation and drowsiness significant monitor closely potential for interaction alka seltzer plus cold oral + benadryl allergy oral alka seltzer plus cold oral and benadryl allergy oral both increase sedation and drowsiness |
[ Symptoms ] diagnosed with central sleep apnea can treatment cause cause pulmonary hypertension [ Disease ] no an itchy ear is likely to be a problem in the external ear canal not a healing eardrum however the drainage from the rupture could have caused some inflammation resulting in some itching keep things out of your ears especially q tips if you are a q tip user removing the protective earwax can make you ears more prone to infections and yes itching until your eardrum is totally healed it is not a good idea to get water in it either |
[ Symptoms ] i frequently get horrible headaches out of no where when i get up in morning i always feel light headed nauseous over the last two years i have been experiencing sudden awful headaches where my vision becomes blurry and no pain relievers or anything seem to help my doctor said could be migranes but has not done anything to determine weather or not that is the case any suggestions on other things to try to reduce this problem or if i should seek different medical attention [ Disease ] simply your vertebral bones in the neckbregion are pressing on your nerves which causes you this groupbof symptoms what i really recommend you، physiotherapy and exercise modification immediately beside antiinflammatory drugs and pain killers at the same time |
[ Symptoms ] can putting baby oil in your hair andor on your scalp help repair damaged hair [ Disease ] coating your hair with oil silicone or dimethicone based products can certainly help replace the shine that may be lost with excessive chemical processing however it will only last until the next shampoo the best way to repair the hair permanently is to allow it to grow in without using any harsh treatments |
[ Symptoms ] how to deal with vaginal discharge i am 16 had my period since 11 been on birth control since 13 i had my period a little over a week ago and have taken a week and a half of pills the past week i have had a vaginal discharge everyday multiple times from what i have looked up its normal and not an infection it is not possible for me to be pregnant and i have not been horny or anything so that is unrelated as well i am just wondering why this has started now out of no where and how do i take care of it [ Disease ] hi if your discharge is clear or with some colouring then yes its normal and some women do get excess all very natural to have but if this discharge is like cottage cheese and with a whiff of being fishy then that is bv bacterial vaginosis now this you do not want so its either off to your drug store and ask for otc meds for it or off to your doctor for help there or you can try the natural way read through these links <link> <link> <link> just copy them one at a time into google to the www to open and read do hope something here helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] does lipitor increase your blood sugar [ Disease ] hi it does not look serious as your investigations are all normal continue with the management as advised by your physician hope you get well soon regards |
[ Symptoms ] how can gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd be prevented [ Disease ] symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd such as heartburn can be uncomfortable or even painful you may be able to prevent these symptoms by making lifestyle changes such as losing weight if needed not smoking not using alcohol and avoiding certain foods that cause gerd symptoms such as chocolate some medicines may cause reflux and heartburn as a side effect if medicines you are taking seem to be the cause of your heartburn talk with your doctor do not stop taking a prescription medicine until you talk with your doctor 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 ] my adderall is no longer working for me help asap i have taken adderall for about five years now we tried vyvanse and it gave me nightmares as time has gone on they have had to up my dose of i am currently prescribed to take 1 30 mg adderall xr in the morning 2 hours later a 10 mg of regular adderall and 2 hours after that to take another 10 mg regular adderall i am a full time college student stopped working all together can not concentrate or stay awake it used to work for me great but not anymore sorry had to shorten [ Disease ] there are no specific foods that would improve erections but when you life a healthy lifestyle eat well exercise regularly and do not smoke or excessively use alcohol your body will achieve a higher states of wellness and with that wellness will come healthy erections erectile difficulties can be very complex and have multiple causes there may be some underlying medical or even psychological reasons so a consultation with a health care professional would be advisable |
[ Symptoms ] my husband currently has shingles how can i prevent myself and 2 year old from getting it [ Disease ] shingles can occur in many areas of the body if the outbreak is on his chest back abdomen etc where it can be easily covered by clothing the risk of transfer will not be very high if it is on his face then more caution against direct skin to skin contact should be exercised assuming that he is currently under treatment usually with an oral anti viral medication this will also reduce the chance of spreading it to others your two year old is vulnerable assuming they had a varicella chicken pox vaccination at age one if not exposure to shingles can actually give an unimmunized person chicken pox for you assuming you had chicken pox as a child or the vaccine you are also vulnerable from direct skin to skin contact do the best that you can without treating your husband like a leper not everyone who is exposed will even get it but a few simple precautions like covering the area with clothing will help |
[ Symptoms ] female age 5 diagnosed with normocytic anemia what can cause this [ Disease ] in her age it is mainly congenital but i need you to check her for thyroiditis u said enlaged tonsils may be it is not tonsilitis could be thyroiditis from an infection if it is not then i am sorry to say it is congenital good luck |
[ Symptoms ] at what point does low blood pressure become critical my 97 yr old mom is pressure was 5080 [ Disease ] a blood pressure of 5080 is not possible i suggest that you try and find the correct numbers |
[ Symptoms ] can therapeutic oils help with pneumonia [ Disease ] no |
[ Symptoms ] is it unusual for a spouse to lose interest in all sex after not having sex for at least 25 years i am 61 years old [ Disease ] no it is not unusual it would be wise for your spouse to see a medical provider so that the various reasons there are many can be investigated if your spouse is a male you did not state your own sex you may have to drag him to the doctor men are very very stubborn |
[ Symptoms ] how can i get the confidence to make myself healthier and fit i am a die hard procrastinating chocolate loving fiend with two kids under two my esteem confidence and emotions have been at rock bottom for some time i have no problem with motivation while working out in fact i exercise so hard it feels like the pressure from my blood is gonna cause my teeth to explode why can not i seem to get a grip i am not asking for a pat on my deriere or a shoulder to cry on maybe an unconventional method perhaps [ Disease ] baby 8 pounds placenta 2 to 3 pounds amniotic fluid 2 to 3 pounds breast tissue 2 to 3 pounds blood supply 4 pounds fat stores for delivery and breastfeeding 5 to 9 pounds uterus increase 2 to 5 pounds total 25 to 35 pounds |
[ Symptoms ] what is the treatment for toxoplasmosis [ Disease ] once the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is confirmed the patient and doctor should discuss whether treatment is necessary in an otherwise healthy person who is not pregnant treatment is not needed symptoms will usually go away within a few weeks for pregnant women or people who have weakened immune systems drugs are available to treat the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis |
[ Symptoms ] can you get shingles in the lungs [ Disease ] postural hypotension is a common cause of an episode of temporary loss of consciousness or feelings of lightheadedness postural hypotension results from changing body position from a prone supine or sitting position to a more vertical position normally blood tends to pool in the legs due to gravity when a person stands up potentially reducing the amount of blood available to return to the heart nerves to the blood vessels in the legs normally act to compensate for this pooling by constricting thus sending blood away from the leg veins and toward the heart however poor tone of the nerves to blood vessels in the legs can cause this mechanism to fail resulting in a disproportionate distribution of blood to the legs instead of returning to the circulation so the brain receives less oxygen as a result a person feels lightheaded and may even faint |
[ Symptoms ] where can i find coupons for nicotine patches [ Disease ] in my opinion you should apply ice elevation compression also use anti inflammatory you need to move you fingers along bones to check for any fracture any blue black coloration or lose if sensation you notice means you take her to the hospital either she wants or not x ray will be quick just to be safegood luck |
[ Symptoms ] my son is 14 and weighs 140 lbs i was wondering if it was normal for him to not want to eat much [ Disease ] this is a good question there is a lot of emphasis today on children being overweight we know now it can lead to problems early on such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels in adolescence webmd offers this handy body mass index bmi calculator for parents to help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight you will need to know your son is height in order to use the calculator keep in mind that weight and bmi are only two tools to use to determine whether or not your child is healthy your son needs to eat a balanced diet that includes fresh vegetables and fruits lean proteins healthy fats like olive oil and whole grains your child can have a normal bmi but if all his calories come from fast food he may still be considered malnourished you sound like a great mom for taking such an interest in your child is health i suggest you check out webmd is health and parenting center where you will find lots of great tips on raising healthy kids along with a community of other parents to interact with hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] rectal exam…you have cancer [ Disease ] i had hot grease pop and burn my stomach last year it hurt really bad and made a nasty blister that was quite red for some time i went to the local pharmacy and they recommended using a silver ointment can not remember the name of it until the blister healed after that my nutritionist told me to use a cream she would given me to use after a surgery i had for melanoma i had a huge ugly scar on my shoulder blade at base of my neck i used the cream a couple times a day for a while several weeks i still apply it occasionally if you could see the huge incision i had and the terrible looking scar that was forming you would be amazed at how good it looks now most people do not even know it is there unless i point it out anyway i decided that if it worked that good on my terrible surgery scar i would try it on my stomach where i had the burn you can not even see where the burn was now it might be worth trying i am sorry i have never used the no scars cream you mentioned so not sure how that one works i can give you the name of the one i used and you can look it up online and see what the ingredients are and compare it is called edap and the company is vitaminerals inc you can not get it in stores so you would have to order online or find a doctor who carries it does not require prescription but they do not sell it in stores good luck hope you are able to find something that works for you |
[ Symptoms ] will using an alcohol wipe to clean the test area before blood glucose testing affect the result [ Disease ] hi repeat the tuberculin skin test if it is still negative then you have no t b then it was just a minor illness my opinion test was done too early to be conclusive good luck |
[ Symptoms ] pregnant 8 weeks started bleeding no pain after transvaginal ultrasound normal [ Disease ] hi if this infection is not respondint to routine antibiotics then either ur immunity levels are too low or these are mrsa organisms a culture sensitivity test on the infected material and starting the appropriate antibiotic preferably intravenous form should be given thanks |
[ Symptoms ] symptoms are similar to angina tests all ok doctors are stumped could it be coronary microvascular disease [ Disease ] unless your friends are psychiatrists i would not trust their diagnosis of you being crazy i cannot give an medical explanation as to why your elbow cyst causes you to have neck spasm but i can tell you that nerves from the neck do go to your elbow area see your medical provider so you can have this so called weird cyst properly diagnosed |
[ Symptoms ] i had blood in my semen twice do i have cancer or something serious about a week ago there was a very small amount of blood in my semen now about a week later it happened again im 33 in good health i havent sustained any injuries to my groain im going to see a urologist next week but im paranoid i do urinate frequently but have for years now and have been told that there is nothing wrong with me by 3 different urologists [ Disease ] blood in the semen is often seen by urologists because the male genital tract is so vascular rich in blood supply there may be many different reasons why you would see a small amount of blood the problem could be distal the penis area or the prostate less commonly it could be an infection in the epididymis the sperm collecting area while cancer is always a less common possibility this is something that your urologist will carefully rule out |
[ Symptoms ] my fourth toe has been amputated is surgery possible to bring the remaining toes together [ Disease ] should be done only for cosmetic purpose better to avoid such surgeries as they have horrible results |
[ Symptoms ] when do i see my doctor if i have daily heartburn and sore throat [ Disease ] assuming that your sore throat is caused by acid reflux i would advise that you consult your medical provider now not all cases of heartburn are due to reflux and not all reflux treatments are appropriate for everyone your doctor may need to do run a few diagnostic tests before prescribing a patient specific treatment regime |
[ Symptoms ] i have got pimples all over my face i changed my dermatologist twice since they proved me of no help [ Disease ] if after the surgery also the breasts size is not the same then it will not get better on its own as well as now the tenderness must have subsided so my suggestion is that you should consult a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic surgeon and get evaluated so that they can perform either breast reduction surgery of the left breast or augmentation of the right breast to make them symmetrical hope this information helps regards |
[ Symptoms ] can somebody post some videos of masturbation so i can get a visual idea of how i should do it it would help alot [ Disease ] i am very sorry but it would not be appropriate or tasteful for webmd to post a how to masturbate video hi sorry just found this post of yours it would help to know if your male or female but if your a female just go to www dodsonandross com on here your find loads of help from dr betty dodson she is the queen of female masturbation and a guru of how to orgasm she runs life class is in ny and around the states showing women just how to if you a male you could still find some help on there if not just post to dr betty dodson she will point you in the right direction hope this helps if a wee bit late still better late then never good luck hi see answer above |
[ Symptoms ] what is aerobic exercise [ Disease ] imagine that you are exercising you are working up a sweat you are breathing hard your heart is thumping blood is coursing through your vessels to deliver oxygen to the muscles to keep you moving and you sustain the activity for more than just a few minutes that is aerobic exercise any activity that you can sustain for more than just a few minutes while your heart lungs and muscles work overtime the beginning it all starts with breathing the average healthy adult inhales and exhales about 7 to 8 liters of air per minute once you fill your lungs the oxygen in the air air contains approximately 20 oxygen is filtered through small branches of tubes called bronchioles until it reaches the alveoli the alveoli are tiny sacs they kind of look like bunches of grapes and you have about 300 000 000 in each lung where oxygen diffuses enters into the blood from there it is a beeline direct to the heart getting to the heart of it the heart has four chambers that fill with blood and pump blood two atria and two ventricles and some very large and active coronary arteries because of all this action the heart needs a fresh supply of oxygen and as you just learned the lungs provide it once the heart uses what it needs it pumps the blood the oxygen and other nutrients out through the large left ventricle and through the circulatory system to all the organs muscles and tissue that need it a whole lot of pumping going on your heart beats approximately 60 80 times per minute at rest 100 000 times a day more than 30 million times per year and about 2 5 billion times in a 70 year lifetime every beat of your heart sends a volume of blood along with oxygen and many other life sustaining nutrients circulating through your body the average healthy adult heart pumps about 5 liters of blood per minute oxygen consumption and muscles all that oxygen being pumped by the blood is important you may be familiar with the term oxygen consumption in science it is labeled vo 2 or volume of oxygen consumed it is the amount of oxygen the muscles extract or consume from the blood and it is expressed as mlkgminute milliliters per kilogram of body weight muscles are like engines that run on fuel just like an automobile that runs on fuel only our muscles use fat and carbohydrates instead of gasoline oxygen is a key player because once inside the muscle it is used to burn fat and carbohydrates for fuel to keep our engines running the more efficient our muscles are at consuming oxygen the more fuel we can burn the more fit we are and the longer we can exercise |
[ Symptoms ] what should i do if i have gastroenteritis [ Disease ] the good news is that most cases of gastroenteritis go away on their own especially if caused by a virus says jay solnick md professor of medicine and an infectious disease specialist at the university of california davis school of medicine for nausea and vomiting stick to the so called convalescence diet clear liquids says david burkhart md a staff physician at the indiana university health center in bloomington also consider oral rehydration solutions such as pedialyte they have a balance of salts and sugars he says forget sports drinks burkhart says some have too much salt or too many carbs the big thing is avoiding dehydration with gastroenteritis says jason dees do a family physician in new albany miss and a member of the board of director of the american academy of family physicians he advises avoiding anti diarrheals to give the body time to heal itself |
[ Symptoms ] i just found out i am pregnant i currently take topamax for my migraine control can i continue my medication [ Disease ] hi have you thought of doing a pregnancy test would save all the guessing job done good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what types of food should you eat when diagnosed with shingles my partner has shingles and i have never had chickenpox nor have i been vaccinated for chickenpox should i be around him and how long should i stay away what steps do to disinfect his home [ Disease ] keloid scars do happen in some people more than others and it typically is a genetic potential that makes you prone to that what we use to treat keloids are a combination of two things often simply cortisone injections into the scars themselves over time it takes a few treatments usually done at four six week intervals will help flatten those scars there will still be a scar but it will be smoother and flatter the other thing that we can use is a pulsed dye laser that targets the blood vessel in the scar and helps it flatten so those two sometimes used together can help that area heal and become smoother softer and flatter more quickly over time you may have to repeat the treatment because sometimes keloids reform over time but typically after a few treatments you will see the area get better and then maybe once a year or so you will have to retreat |
[ Symptoms ] my son is 23 yrs old he is underweight tonight he fell unconscious i am asking for advice and assistance please my son is 23 yrs old he is underweight tonight he fell unconscious i am asking for advice and assistance please [ Disease ] the only advice that i can give you is to have your son see a medical professional someone who can take a detailed medical history perform an examination and order some essential diagnostic tests there is really nothing that can be done blindly over the internet to get to the bottom of this complex issue as a concerned parent see that it happens |
[ Symptoms ] what is a heart murmur [ Disease ] are you taking probiotics to replace lost good bacteria in the digestive track are you sure that you are not getting any wheat or gluten in vitamins supplements or even skin care products you also have to be careful with condements and soups hopefully you are following the golden rule of if it does not make the claim on the label to be gluten free you can not trust it |
[ Symptoms ] i had a kidney stone removed is there a stone still moving in kidney [ Disease ] hi yes these symptoms are of a moving calculus 5 mm calculus is not much of an issue u can drink plenty of water and it will get washed away soon the pain under the ribs may have stopped because the stone has started moving out of the kidney as it will progress downwards the pain will go to flanks and groin area take anti spasmodic tablets if the pain is more thanks |
[ Symptoms ] is it possible to have a broken bone in my foot and still be able to walk i hit my 2nd toe on the shower ledge severely 3 months ago the area under the toenail became black and eventually the nail came off at the time i had pain but no noticeable swelling or discoloring there is still pain when i walk which worsens depending on the shoes i am wearing at times the pain is enough to cause a limp but i have not let it stop me from doing my work could the pain be simply a lingering result of the stubbed toe or is it possible i broke a bone when i hit the toe [ Disease ] chickenpox is a common illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters pox all over the body it is most common in children but most people will get chickenpox at some point in their lives if they have not had the chickenpox vaccine chickenpox usually is not serious in healthy children but it can cause problems for pregnant women newborns teens and adults and people who have immune system problems that make it hard for the body to fight infection after you have had chickenpox you are not likely to get it again but the virus stays in your body long after you get over the illness if the virus becomes active again it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles 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 ] how can i deal with my fibromyalgia at work [ Disease ] do not panic if you are told that your mammogram is abnormal or that there is a spot on your mammogram an abnormal mammogram does not mean you have cancer the overwhelming majority of abnormal mammograms are caused by benign harmless processes in some cases it may just be an area of thicker or more dense breast tissue a cyst or a benign lump such as a fibroadenoma when a mammogram detects a suspicious area the patient may be advised to obtain further mammograms of that area to have an ultrasound or other imaging study of the breast to see a specialist in diseases of the breast this is usually a general surgeon or to have a biopsy performed of the suspicious area a breast biopsy is the removal of a piece of breast tissue for examination under a microscope the biopsy can be performed surgically in which an incision is made and the area removed or it can be done as a stereotactic core biopsy stereotactic core biopsy is a technique of removing samples of the suspicious area without the need for traditional surgery in this technique the doctor with the aid of a special mammography machine and a computer can identify precisely the abnormality in the breast and then obtain very thin core samples of breast tissue with a special needle this biopsy test is done with only a local anesthetic in the area of the needle puncture and is generally painless fortunately most breast biopsies give benign results while mammography is not sufficiently accurate to diagnose or exclude breast cancer alone it is currently the best method available to screen for breast cancer since its more widespread routine use breast cancers are found when they are significantly smaller and more curable more women are surviving breast cancer as a result of mammography and early cancer treatment continued use of routine mammography should be encouraged until a better alternative in breast cancer detection has been found |
[ Symptoms ] what causes ulcerative colitis [ Disease ] the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown studies suggest that this and other inflammatory bowel diseases may result from an abnormal response by the body is immune system to normal intestinal bacteria 1 disease causing bacteria and viruses also may play a role in causing the condition ulcerative colitis can run in families some people may have a genetic tendency to have it 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 ] why would a 13 yr old athletic male have a slow heart rate [ Disease ] there may be two reasons one reason would be that he is in great shape runners tend to have slower heart rates 50 60 bpm so if he is a runner in good shape this could account for a slower and stronger heart rate unfortunately another reason could be a hidden cardiac problem i do not know how slow his heart rate is or if his heart rate is regular skipping beats etc so it would be wise for him to have a sports clearance by his medical provider or even a cardiologist this would be for your son is own protection |
[ Symptoms ] is it okay to train my abdominals every day of the week [ Disease ] although the abdominal muscles are resistant to fatigue it is important to give every muscle group a day to rest between workouts the american college of sport medicine recommends resting at least 48 hours between muscle groups before working that same group again |
[ Symptoms ] diabetic man had leg injury antibiotics not working [ Disease ] i do have this symptoms occasionally with some serious pain in my gums and then it disappears i consulted my doctor about this and he told me to that it could result from the medication i was taken to threat the sinus ailment thanks |
[ Symptoms ] i have a really bad oder coming from my vagina even after i washed it [ Disease ] hi you seem to be suffering from vitamin and calcium deficiency leading to overall low immunity eat plenty of fruits green leafy vegetables protein supplements will help methycobal calcium tablets with analgesics can be used temporarily depending on symptoms thanks |
[ Symptoms ] im scared i have a boil and i have diabetes and i dont want to get sick [ Disease ] it would not be prudent or even possible to determine if someone was experiencing a stroke blindly over the internet strokes are unilateral one sided and severe daily foot or leg cramping are not signs one would experience these symptoms could indicate vascular problems or even neurological disorders however so they deserve a complete evaluation by your medical provider expect some diagnostic tests including blood tests and perhaps a low back x ray or doppler imaging studies of your lower extremities if your medical provider feels these tests are necessary never underestimate the wisdom of your bodies to give us warning signs so please do not ignore these symptoms |