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[ Symptoms ] can antibiotic affect the outcome of hiv test [ Disease ] viagra has not been clinically proven to be effective for women as it is for men it also has not been approved by the fda for use by women if you are having issues with sexual desire or arousal you should really consult your ob gyn to find out what may be causing these issues it could be hormonal or stress related either way your physician will have better alternatives secondly imported medications from other countries are not recommended be cautious buy the blue pills world is best reliable online pharmacy our resource offers the fastest and most convenient way of dispensing medicine to our customers at www buythebluepills com or call at +1 609 747 5517 |
[ Symptoms ] i need health insurance by jan 1 but it is going to take longer than that to work out how much assistance i will get can i get a policy now and pay the full premium then after i get my assistance set up get a refund or credit for the extra money i paid for the premium to that point [ Disease ] if you are applying for coverage through healthcare gov the amount of financial assistance for which you are eligible will be determined during the enrollment process but perhaps you are referring to some other type of assistance it is not clear from your question in order to buy a subsidized plan through your state is insurance exchange you must enroll by no later than march 31 2014 any plan you buy today that is outside of the exchange will be your responsibility to pay for and you will not receive a refund once you sign up for a plan through healthcare gov |
[ Symptoms ] i cut my finger and may have been exposed to hiv should i be tested [ Disease ] because you are advancing your diet it could be a normal transition as long as it does not last but only your doctor will know for sure i would stay in close contact with your doctor about your bowel movements and what that means for your treatment and diet moving forward in terms of solid food a soft diet is the easiest on the gastrointestinal system because it contains little fiber the normal transition is moving from liquids to soft to regular |
[ Symptoms ] i have had an ear ache for over 24 hours i actually cried myself to sleep last night from the sharp pain please help things tried ibuprofen did nothing at all benadryl also did nothing at all hot cloth hot shower no relief hyland is eardrops nothing [ Disease ] if you have a true allergy to sulfa medications then lasix may not be for you it does contain sulfa product if you have difficulty breathing or your airways feel like they are closing off or a rash has developed specifically on the trunk of the body then you should stop taking this medication immediately and consult with your pharmacist and health care provider it is important to differentiate between allergies to medications and side effects if you have experienced intolerable side effects to medications containing sulfa products that does not mean you are allergic work with you local pharmacist and physician to re evaluate this situation and to make sure you are taking medication that is appropriate for you |
[ Symptoms ] my daughter is an enrolled american indian from nebraska but lives in new york state and attends columbia university where does she find information on the exceptions for american indians and the aca in new york can she speak to someone directly who will be helpful in this regard [ Disease ] yes it is a good idea to call the marketplace in new york which is called new york state of health here is the link to the website where you will find contact information <link> |
[ Symptoms ] i have had trouble climbing my 16 step stairs at home doctor checkups ok [ Disease ] talk to the the manager of the pharmacy and bring those pills with you |
[ Symptoms ] whens the earliest to tell if your pregnant i have been feeling very sick to my stomach at different times of the day and getting sleepy at weird times also feel like have very little energy it is been probably about three weeks since we had sex and for about a week now i have felt like this and i do not know what to do [ Disease ] with an ultra sound they can tell at about 2 12 weeks with a test it can pick up as early as 4 weeks |
[ Symptoms ] girlfriend in pain lower right abdomen pinching pain vomiting occasional reddish urine sudden sharp pain at first okay so my girlfriend recently had this sharp pain in her lower right abdomen area around the illeumappendix area and it goes from the right lower side all the way across to the lower left abdomen it started off as a sudden and sharp pain out of nowhere she was barely able to walk or sitlay down comfortably her urine was reddish a few days ago when it first happened but has not been odd lately just tonight she started vomiting and said she had been nauseous on and off all day [ Disease ] hi do not just sit there with her er asap best way good luck |
[ Symptoms ] how soon after exposure to the flu virus do symptoms appear i went to work wed feeling great my boss was very ill with flu symptoms we share computers and phones 7 hours into the job i started feeling tired and weak it was a slow day so i went home that night i had chills and was very tired the next day i could barely get up i moved from the bed to the couch today is sunday i feel worse today than on thursday i am 63 and had the flu shot in oct [ Disease ] it takes approximately 24 48 hours for initial symptoms to appear after exposure to the influenza virus if you suspect you have the flu seek medical treatment quickly tamiflu if taken within the first 48 hours of symptoms occurring can reduce the time it takes to heal and can reduce symptoms |
[ Symptoms ] i am african american and have alopecia would using rogaine for men help my hair to grow faster and is it safe [ Disease ] rogaine minoxidil can be effective if there is no scarring and the follicles are intact rogaine for men is more effective but some of the product is absorbed into the body and can cause increased unwanted hair growth in areas such as the chin or other areas of the face |
[ Symptoms ] debilitating back pain unable to do anything tests show connective tissue disease [ Disease ] connective tissue diseases are actually a group of medical diseasese it is any disease that has the connective tissues of the body as a primary target of pathology many connective tissue diseases feature abnormal immune system activity with inflammation in tissues as a result of an immune system that is directed against one is own body tissues autoimmunity i̇t is not always a cause of death it is a cause of limitation that can be lived with by taking meducations and physiotherapy if needed see a rheumatologist regards |
[ Symptoms ] stage 2 throat and neck cancer undergoing chemo and radiotherapy need second opinion [ Disease ] in my opinion spread to the brain is unlikely but its size can increase and cause pressure on brain unfortunately prognosis is bad chemo and radio are the only option you are describing high spread which suggest surgery is no longer an option however you can ask your doctor to remove parts of it to regain breathing and talking also to reduce pressure on the back of his head i am very sorry but i have seen a similar case where chemo and radio only stoped the progress stay strong good luck |
[ Symptoms ] do green orange and red peppers contribute to the formation of kidney stones [ Disease ] what you have can be caused by rash bacteria being spread to you by the following things one person with the rash uses a towel and you use it or you wear the same clothes that the person with the rash is wearing this can be healed by aloe cream or soap use while you are in or out of the shower if the rash is extremely painful or if it does not go away you have to make sure you get to a doctor or seek medical attention but the best thing for you to do is to use aloe especially if you have an acne rash on your wounded area but you should know that these rashes are very contagious and if you come in contact with the infected area then you can get infected with the same rash |
[ Symptoms ] i believe i will qualify for medicaid but i would prefer to buy a better health insurance plan will i still be eligible for financial assistance on private plans [ Disease ] if you qualify for medicaid those are the plans you will be offered if you decide instead to buy a different type of plan you will be required to pay its full cost consumers do not have the opportunity to choose the tye of financial assistance they accept |
[ Symptoms ] can a woman get cervical cancer from a genital wart on a male if a man has a form of hpv which is a small wart on the penis can he give the hpv to a woman who could then contract cervicalvaginal cancer from the wart [ Disease ] yes that is exactly what happens and why both men and women need the hpv vaccine before they start having sex and why couples who are not monogamous should always use a condom hpv is the main cause of cervical cancer and men with hpv are causing it |
[ Symptoms ] my eldest son is on meds for strep and my youngest child is just now showing symptoms would i be okay to take him out over the past month or so we have had strep run through our house twice for my eldest and once for my other sons and me my youngest son has the classic white spots on his throat but no fever i have called our doctor and he is supposed to call in an antibiotic i need to know is it okay to take him out to the store church etc even if he is on antibiotics and not running a fever how long should i keep him inside the house [ Disease ] hi the medicines that you are taking seem to be causing this problem i dont see any other reason for these symptoms at your age to be on safer side you can get your urine checked for any infection or signs of early stones these also may cause high frequency of urination u can stop the medicines you have been taking and see if it improves thanks |
[ Symptoms ] i had severe pain 4 hours after having sex went to the er and was diagnosed with dyspareunia is this really what i have the pain is not so much during sex but afterwards and its moderate to severe [ Disease ] hi is this x ray 8 years ago if yes you have malunioned fibula fracture causing osteoarthritis in contact with ankle joint inflamation on lateral outside aspect of ankle can cause numbness as it is close to anterior tibial nerve the tibial nail and screws have nothing to do with your pain i recommend physical therapy or surgical reconstruction of fibula good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what are the chances of getting pregnant if you had unprotected sex then get your period 2 days later [ Disease ] hi the chances should be zilch nothing as this is known as the safe period if you was catholic you would know why good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what should i know about going off the pill and getting pregnant [ Disease ] i do not believe that any company or school can require an hiv test prior to hiring or enrollment a drug test absolutely but not an hiv test without your expressed permission companies and schools do not have a right to private medical information but if you are hiv positive i would strongly suggest that you be under the care of an hiv specialist |
[ Symptoms ] how is spondylolisthesis and stenosis affected by exercise and what restrictions are necessary [ Disease ] spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra slips forward over an adjacent vertebra it typically occurs in the lumbar spine and is the result of an injury to or degeneration of one or both of the facet joints of the bone facet joints help support the weight of the spine and control movement extension flexion and twisting symptoms of spondylolisthesis although not present in everyone it depends on the degree of slippage can include pain in the low back thighs or legs pain is due to inflammation of the facet joint or compression impingement or shear forces on a disc the condition is also associated with muscle spasms weakness and tightness low back and hamstrings exercises that emphasize proper body mechanics and stabilize the spine during movements like flexion and extension and stretches for the low back and hamstrings should be prescribed pelvic tilts abdominal crunches with legs on a chair leg raises with knees bent and abdominal muscles contracted the bent knee is lifted and gluteal piriformis and hamstring stretches can all be helpful proper ergonomics while seated at a desk proper posture while standing and safe lifting technique should all be taught exercises to avoid are forward bending without the knees bent and abdominals tight bending forward while twisting and any other movement that causes pain exercises should be individualized depending on the symptoms type and grade of spondylolisthesis no exercises should be performed if the individual has symptoms and exercises that cause pain should be stopped immediately you should speak with your client is doctor before you prescribe any exercises and i recommend that you become familiar with the anatomy and biomechanics of the injury as well as the effects of different exercises on the spine |
[ Symptoms ] could my 5 12 month old is stuffy nose be caused by a cold or allergies [ Disease ] young babies in day care or preschool can get colds around 3 to 10 times per year with each cold lasting up to 2 or 3 weeks which may feel like all the time they can certainly start getting sick even at a month or two of age virus infections may also happen when a baby is teething it is unusual however for babies to have allergies before 9 months of age and some experts feel kids do not have seasonal allergies until closer to 2 or 3 years old if your baby does not have a fever and seems to be fine except for the noisy breathing it is probably nothing to worry about but if the stuffy nose interferes with sleep or feeding or if he seems to be in pain be sure to have your doctor check him out |
[ Symptoms ] can i take a pregnancy test before my next period i had sex a couple days after my last period and i think i might be pregnant and my next period does not come for another 10 days and i do not want to wait that long can i take a pregnancy test now how accurate will it be [ Disease ] given your age you are probably getting close to menopause as you approach this time of life you may notice changes in your periods just like those you have described the most common symptoms are spacing out of menses and less bleeding although the opposite can be seen as well other symptoms that you may experience are hot flashes night sweats vaginal dryness and mood swings however regardless of your age it is best to discuss these changes with your doctor because these same changes in your periods could also be a sign of other abnormalities e g thyroid disorders and uterine cancer which need to be evaluated |
[ Symptoms ] i suffer from a neurological disease cmt disease if i get my ankle fused would i walk properly [ Disease ] thanks dr darrag but will the taping hold my foot up with shoes on also |
[ Symptoms ] are the new recommendations for pap smears really different [ Disease ] it is rather unfortunate to undergo repeated spine operations at this age but if the bony spur is abutting over the nerves then the spur has to be removed surgically use lumosacral belt after the surgery for atleast 3 months back strengthening exercises will be helpful take care |
[ Symptoms ] my wife is latest ultra sound shows 4 cysts in her ovary what are chances for ivf in vitro fertilization [ Disease ] it is clearly a sinusitis and sore throat due to infection an antibiotic prescription is important see an ent specialist thanks |
[ Symptoms ] pregnancy symptoms missed period sickness but nipple stimulations not sure my girlfriend and i had protected sex 5 weeks ago it was a day after her last period we have had sex a few more times since then before 4 weeks ago it had been 6 months since she had sex now her period is late and she is feeling sick she has recently started nipple stimulations to have larger breasts i know that stimulations can induce labor so could that combined with a lot of recent stress the sudden sexual activity and a common cold or the flu account for the missed period [ Disease ] if shes had a missed period that isnt coming and her test said positive shes probably pregnant and can make an ulrasound appointment to confirm if shes missed her period and the test says negative and shes taken multiple at home tests saying negative shes most likely not pregnant and pobably is stressed out and will have a period next month if not she might want to tell her doc to make sure nothings wrong hope this helps sorry for my first short answer |
[ Symptoms ] can buspar cause false positives for marijuana [ Disease ] not to my knowledge or experience cannaboids are not confused with prescribed medications like buspar but make sure you disclose that you are taking it |
[ Symptoms ] vaginal dryness and lack of sex desire because of birth control pill my fiance has been taking a generic form of yaz since she was 15 she is now 22 she has been experiencing a total lack of sex desire for the last few months and has complained many times of vaginal dryness she is going to stop taking the pill but when she asked about an iud the doctor told her that only people who have had kids can get it she wants to use a diaphragm and condoms and i do not like condoms at all and i think that is overkill anyway what are other very effective forms of bc [ Disease ] hi there is depo shot but it can have some bad side effects if she goes that way tell her she really needs to read about the side effects you can google that there is a novaring that fits inside the vagina its in there for 3 weeks take out for a week then in goes a new one its either these or what you have said or she try is a new brand of pill but after this long on one pill it would be a good idea for her to take a break this would give her body a chance to reboot get things working again so try being for her for say 6 months it is her body she is not just your sex toy so use some condoms and be the man its only a short time good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i am scheduled this week to have a caudal injection doctor is office or surgery center [ Disease ] ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores called ulcers in the superficial layers of the lining of the large intestine the inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon but it may affect the entire colon ulcerative colitis rarely affects the small intestine except for the lower section called the ileum |
[ Symptoms ] can you mix bayer chewable 81 mg baby aspirin and tylenol 80 mg infant drops [ Disease ] besides the nausea vomiting and diarrhea symptoms of gastroenteritis can include a low grade fever of about 99 degrees the diarrhea is typically mild to moderate two to four loose stools a day for teens and adults for babies it typically means the stools seep through the diapers many people also complain of painful bloating more serious symptoms include vomit or stool that contains blood long duration vomiting such as more than 48 hours fever that is 101f or higher abdominal swelling or pain in the right lower side of the abdomen dehydration |
[ Symptoms ] my 6 yo has been complaining for the last 6 months tummy achepain of the abdomen around the navel areaslightly swollen abdomendiscomfort when eating will only eat a few bites [ Disease ] hi these twitches and the aches are usually caused by calcium and vitamin deficiency moreover hormonal changes ate your age increase the problems you should eat healthy diet with high calcium intake and exercise regularly to strenghthen the muscle tone calcium and vitamin supplements with protein powders will help vitamin d can be taken to accelerate the recovery thanks |
[ Symptoms ] does flexeril cause a fast heart rate [ Disease ] yes it can tachycardia rapid heart rate is listed as one of the more common side effects although i have to say that in my practice i have not seen this very often some people on flexeril will get a dry mouth tired irritable or nervous if your symptoms started at the same time that you started the flexeril there could definitely be a connection so please let your medical provider know so that an alternative muscle relaxant can be considered |
[ Symptoms ] is it possible to start your period a week early i have been keeping up with ovualtion and i was ovulating saturday march 10 i had sex friday9 and on sunday11 started cramping during the week and was throwing up and nasuea on thursday14 and friday15 and now on the 17 of march i am bleeding and it doesnt feel like a normal period im crampin more and its light one minute and heavy the next [ Disease ] yes it is possible and not uncommon if you keep doing this month after month or several times in a year you need to see a gynecologist about it you may need to have your periods regulated often done with birth control pills |
[ Symptoms ] are there any types of blood pressure devices that are inserted inside of you invented any types of blood pressure checking devices that are inserted inside of you to check blood pressure and by inserted inside i mean inserted permanetly inside of you thanks <positive_smiley> [ Disease ] in my opinion this would be allergic reaction to some type of food nothing seems worrisome |
[ 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 ] hi try this link for foods to eat that are best for you with the flu <link> good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can my 8 year old daughter take 500mg amoxicillan capsules [ Disease ] there may have been sudden variations in the pulse rate and the blood pressure causing the symptoms during such episodes the blood supply of the related parts transiently reduces causing the sensation of tingling and coldness of hands and feet these episodes are usually transient though consider taking a second opinion from a doctor |
[ Symptoms ] when can i have unprotected sex with my new husband after taking antibiotics after being on birthcontrol for years i recently went on sulfamethtrimethoprim 800 i took 2 pills twice a day for 7 days the day i started my antibiotics was the same day i started my placebo pills which i started my period four days later as usual on the last day of my antibiotics i started my new pack of birth control as prescribed gildess fe 1 530 i am curious when my husband and i can have unprotected sex with no concerns of getting pregnant help we are newlyweds [ Disease ] antacids yes you certainly can and the one thing i will tell you is it could cause constipation or it could cause diarrhea so i really want to make sure that patients understand that they also develop a condition called rebound which means when they get their heartburn it will come back after taking too many antacids it will come back really more severe than they ever had before so you want to be tracking what you eat you want to be tracking your episodes and you want to be limiting your intake typically with an antacid you want to limit its use to about two weeks if you feel that your symptoms are still there you are going to want to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider for further evaluation |
[ Symptoms ] my teen has anxiety which is controlled by medication but dr wants to take him off the medication why is this safe my son was having hallucinations and was given antipsychotic meds 18 mos ago 8 mos ago he was dx with anxiety and rx anxiety meds he has not had hallucinations since 2 months ago dr stopped antipsych meds he is currently taking anxiety meds hes doing very well and still no hallucinations dr wants to lower dose of anxiety meds til he is no longer on med his anixety was so severe it caused hallucinations is it possible for a teen to outgrow anxiety to the point no med is necessary [ Disease ] often medications taken over a period of time tend not to effective since your son seems to be doing better there is no need to continue medications as they are the doctor is doing the right thing by reducing medicatipns to the lowest effective level it is much better to dose down than to dose up too mich medication when not needed can be detrimental be happy your son is showing signs of improvrment which is not always the case patrick4287 |
[ Symptoms ] i am losing my cobra benefits feb 2014 i checked with a state option health insurance but they are not taking any new subscribers i will not be eligible for medicare until august can you help recommend an insurance option i have been having problems getting into the health care website [ Disease ] you will want to enroll in a plan for the gap in coverage you will have from february to august while the healthcare gov website has been having problems with enrollment you can shop for coverage without registering you can now see what plans are available to you and get a general idea of premiums over age 50 and under age 50 go to healthcare govfamilies and click on see plans now if you are having trouble registering through the website you can also call the toll free number and register that way 800 318 2596 |
[ Symptoms ] should i have x rays taken every six months when i get my teeth cleaned i have heard the radiation is bad for you [ Disease ] the ada recommendation is every 6 12 months for a child or adolescent with a history of decay but it could be as infrequent as every 12 24 months for an adult with no history of decay so i would discuss it with your dentist |
[ Symptoms ] my 15 yr old son has scoliosis his curve is about 30 degrees is it safe for him to lift weights [ Disease ] i do not really have enough patient specific information to give that okay so you will need to call the neurosurgeon who is treating his scoliosis for that answer thirty degrees is a significant curve in a growing boy but i do not know where this curve is located on his back thoracic lumbar and if he is lifting weights properly |
[ Symptoms ] how did my 1 year old get scabbies he is not in day care started off looking like flea bites or something on his legs every few days a few more would pop up he has about 15 20 bites after a week or two i started getting these bites he is not in a daycare except on sundays in the nursery is scabies something he had to get passed to himor how is it accrued by the first person in order to pass it also i found the return air duct under the house is on the ground after it rained it filled my home with a musty dirt smell could this have done it [ Disease ] scabies assuming he was accurately diagnosed is a human parasite it is passed on to him by another human it could be from someone the cares for him at the sunday nursery or it did not come from the faulty air duct |
[ Symptoms ] accidental use of kleenex anti viral tissues on vagina now lightly burns and appears red could the tissues cause it used tissues to wipe upon a slight burning sensation i checked the box and realized they contained citric acid and sodium lauryl sulfate the area on the outermost part of my vagina is now red with small barely raised bumps does this sound like irritation i am worried because i recently found a small bump outside the opening of my vagina i believe to be a cyst due to shaving i am prone to ingrown hairshave sensitive skin the bump is smooth and is definitely not a sore or cauliflower in shape [ Disease ] it is not the strongest antibiotic for kids but it is effective for bacterial sinusitis bacterial sinusitis is uncommon in two year olds since most of their sinuses are immature and undeveloped at this age statistically most of these toddler sinus infections are viral and viruses as you probably know will not respond to any antibiotic no matter how strong bacterial sinusitis assuming this is what your two year old actually has can be tricky to treat often requiring longer antibiotic courses or a different type of antibiotic failure to respond in seven days may necessitate a re evaluation of this treatment regime just because he still has thick or colored mucous does not mean that a the antibiotic is not helping or b the cause is bacterial and not viral viral infections can cause stagnation of mucous and that alone can result in thick green yellow mucous you can not really use snot color as a diagnostic clue no matter what your mother told you |
[ Symptoms ] i am undergoing chemotherapy and it is taken a toll on my face and skin when i am well again will my skin get better [ Disease ] hi you are almost having like bronchitis symptoms which is turned on with cool air and temperature changes if you are having a dry cough this will cause irritation and scratching of the throat causing some blood to come out if so then you can just take an anti histamine once daily to avoid the symptoms if your cough is productive of sputum then you will need to get an expectorant and drink plenty of warm fluids… |
[ Symptoms ] zyrtec and claritin together it is high tree pollen time in my area can i take claritin and zyrtec together in the same day andor at the same time to relieve symptoms [ Disease ] hi any lesion on penis should not be taken lightly get the necessary investigations done to rule out all stds thanks |
[ Symptoms ] how do you break a fever on a two year old and when should i take her to the hospital if i cant get it to break she has had a fever for two days now so far the highest temp being 101 3f now its around 100f and i cant get it to break with meds ive tried a cool bath still nothing she also has a cough with the fever could it be because he two year mollers are coming in idk what to do i never had this problem with my son [ Disease ] a fever is the body is natural way of fighting an infection a fever does not need to be broken or even treated especially a low grade fever like 101 3 i see children every day with fevers in the 104 105 range no problems no brain damage and no need to really treat them unless you do so clearly for comfort did you know that cool baths can actually increase the fever when the thermal sensors on the skin detect that the child is cold the brain will respond and attempt to increase body heat fever is good and should not be feared with that said the cause of the fever cannot be determined unless the child has a proper medical examination a hospital er is really not the best place and you will likely wait and wait and wait until you are seen since mildly ill people go the back of the line go to an urgent care facility if you want or you can just wait it out please spend some time and re educate yourself about the medical benefits of fever in children i can assure you that it is quite different than what you mother or grandmother taught you to believe |
[ Symptoms ] would a very heavy period with clotting cause anemia on a blood test [ Disease ] hi had this around 32 years ago it was lucky my wife was away i spent the night going round a round the bed did it burn just cant remember the doctor gave me the finger test the next day and sent me straight of to hospital was operated on that night and the rest they say is history but i do not thing the was burning just a lot of pain if you have this now i would get off to an er see what they say it would be best for you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what is the outlook for children with arthritis [ Disease ] with proper therapy the children with arthritis will usually improve over time indeed the vast majority of children with arthritis grow up to lead normal lives without significant difficulty even for severe cases with proper medications proper physical and occupational therapy and proper surgery if necessary virtually no one with arthritis should need a wheelchair everyone is doctor knows stories of children who looked awful but did very well or looked like it was nothing serious who became very sick but these are the rare exceptions there are many recent significant improvements in treating children with arthritis for over 95 of the children with arthritis today we do not need new drugs or miraculous inventions we just need proper application of the resources we already have there are three important things for every child or adolescent with arthritis first is proper recognition and diagnosis of the disease second is proper treatment by an experienced physician with multidisciplinary support including physical and occupational therapists and orthopedic surgeons third is proper education of the patient and family people with arthritis are no different than everyone else in the world they all need to grow up have jobs get married and have families some will have some difficulty with mechanical problems many will have small things they can not do if you watch them carefully few will go on to be professional athletes or military officers but even fewer will be totally disabled by their disease there are far more children who are disabled because they are told they could not do things than children who are really disabled by their disease we should never accept a child with arthritis being told to use a wheelchair in almost every case it is hoped that we will be able to correct the problem and get them walking again this is why educating the public and physicians is so important it must be appreciated that children can develop arthritis and must be properly diagnosed and treated each child should be able to reach his or her full potential children with arthritis should be treated just like everyone else they need the same discipline the same allowance the same grades and the same respect as all the other children arthritis might affect the body but it must never be allowed to affect the mind |
[ Symptoms ] 90 yr old mom in hospital with flu or pneumonia gets sepsis and passes why previous health issues high blood pressure fluid retention otherwise good health for a 90 year old [ Disease ] no it is not unusual the effects of the illness will still exist because it takes a while a week or so for the bug to be annihilated by the penicillin and your immune system also penicillin increases your white blood cell count and so your own body is still fighting the bug the medication itself does not fight it your body is still going through the purging process of getting rid of the bug so you will still feel sick and tired for a while taking too much penicillin can cause ill effects as well so try not to do that just let it run it is course |
[ Symptoms ] when do i use an antacid versus an h2 blocker versus a proton pump inhibitor [ Disease ] that is a great question and it all depends on how frequent your heartburn is if you just have an occasional bout of heartburn for instance you ate a spicy meal then you can use a regular antacid a maalox or a mylanta product you want to make sure though that you shake it really well a lot of people forget about that also too if you are taking medications you may need to space it either take it an hour before you take your medications or two hours afterwards because it can actually bind to the medicine and therefore the medicine will not work as well if you notice though that you have like two days in a row where you have had consistent heartburn then you may want to try a h2 blocker pepcid is one consideration zantac you want to talk to your pharmacist though and let us know if you are taking any other medications zantac has a tendency to interact with other medicines so if you have your medication list handy we can take a look at it and make sure there is no potential for drug interactions if it is two or more episodes a week that you are experiencing heartburn then you are going to want to go towards the proton pump inhibitor and prilosec otc is an example of that you want to use it for 14 days but once again you want to talk to your pharmacist to make sure that you are not taking any other medicines or possibly taking any duplicate medicines that could do the same thing then also if you are not feeling well after the 14 days a pharmacist is probably going to refer you back to your doctor or healthcare provider because it probably needs a little bit more evaluation |
[ Symptoms ] red shiny penile skin after cortisone use i used cortisone cream for a few weeks for dermatitis on my penis and the rash cleared up but my skin looks tight and shiny now my dr said to use vitamin e i am wondering if a penis health cream man1 man oil would do the trick [ Disease ] body heat and fungal infection also present in a similar fashion apply local anti septic ointments and wait for 8 days avoid drinking hot liquids |
[ Symptoms ] why are men is bathrooms so dirty [ Disease ] according to a recent study 85 percent of americans are washing their hands after using a public bathroom improved from 77 percent a few years ago the other 15 percent are contaminating the rest of our world nearly three times as many women wash their hands than men however apparently men have a prevailing assumption that if you do not pee on your fingers you do not need to wash your hands personally i am not overly worried about the pee guys but i do worry about the men behind those stall doors men is restrooms are considerably nastier than the women is facilities so i am told if i am forced to use a public restroom i try not to touch anything if i can help it i consider bathrooms stalls the most contaminated rooms on this planet i would love to put on some type of biological hazard suit but this is not practical i have seen impatient dancing women quickly use a men is room when the line to the women is restroom is too long it only takes one of these experiences to truly appreciate the difference for the first time i would like to reveal the inner workings of a typical men is room there is usually a bank of urinals against one wall about five men do not like to stand side by side with another man peeing so whenever possible an unused urinal becomes the “buffer ” some urinals have little walls between them but most are open there may or may not be a lower urinal for little boys in the stalls i would be shocked not to find urine on the seat even though urine is usually sterile no one wants to ever sit on it men like urinals sort of but little boys do not they are either too short to use them or too shy given a choice little boys head for the stall where they will freely pee on the seat the floor and the flush handle before finding their mark i would be shocked not to find sticky urine on the floor near the toilet men do not like to sit on strange toilets given the choice they prefer the one at home well stocked with reading material unlike women men have not developed the fine art of toilet seat hovering men are accustomed to sitting down and reading for a while women typically pee and leave no one really knows the best toilet stall to use i guess the best one would be the handicap stall but that is not very nice to occupy most will use the stall most distant from the door however you do tend to select the one that looks the cleanest and has a flushed toilet if you must use a stall you really do not want to pick a stall next to an actively occupied one it can be disconcerting to hear all of those bathroom noises next door or |
[ Symptoms ] is there a downside to oral erection drugs [ Disease ] well the downside to these products is that there are side effects for example men that have certain high blood pressure disorders are taking nitrate medications if you mix these oral erection drugs with that you can drop your blood pressure and have a serious complication this is why men who take viagra levitra and cialis if after having sex they have a heart attack they have to tell the paramedics and er doctors they have this product in their systems because one of the first things the doctors will want to do is put nitrates into their blood to stabilize their heart and their blood pressure the combination can be deadly there can be some visual disorders one of the big side effects is that the drug really is not being used correctly for many men they are either not being given enough trials with it it sometimes takes several doses before it is effective they try it once and they say it is not going to work and they will go try something else the other thing is it is become very recreational a lot of guys who do not need it are taking it which raises some concerns why because it is almost become the thing to do you know you take the drug and you are guaranteed a good erection well if you had good erections before it probably will not help but it is just kind of a macho kind of a way of just kind of having fun the other concern is that for most men that have true erectile dysfunction that is a symptom of something far more serious whether it is diabetes hormone problems metabolic problems vascular disorders that is an early warning sign and by simply throwing viagra levitra cialis at them and not addressing the cause i am really doing them a lot of disservice if it is truly the first warning sign of potential coronary artery disease i mean if it is the first warning sign of coronary artery disease and you do not do the right workup the guy may get great erections but he may have a heart attack in a year or two that could have been prevented it is essential that you understand why it is you have erectile dysfunction some men just get it and that is the way that you are but you want to make sure that there is nothing serious that you are missing |
[ Symptoms ] is a hot or cold compress good for a trigger finger [ Disease ] pain with urination can be urethritis irritation of the urinary opening associated with sex or a uti urinary tract infection the spotting can be caused by numerous things from minor sex related trauma to menstrual spotting without an exam and a urinalysis there is really no way to know conclusively the specific reasons for your symptoms if you are still having symptoms you will need to see a medical professional hi was this last sex a rough do you think you may have a small tear somewhere around the opening of you vagina or around your urethra opening this could account for the stinging when you urinate as for the light headedness had you just sat up quick it can do that to you try this it will help with this tear you may have its a warm sea salt wash do this twice a day it will help heal and clean the tear just put half a handful of sea salt in your wash bowel and give your vagina a wash with it just see how it goes for a few days do hope this helps you good luck hi doc look there is a problem when i answered this there was no answer till i did my answer if you answer dose not show then it wont next time you do an answer if it does not show hit the answer this again and do this you just put hi see above answer preview and send it then comes up as your staff or so see if you can get somebody to look at this problem its been going on for months tell them not to try an find on the main frame but from a home pc but doing some trick questions and answering them then it will show if they do around 10 or 12 of them many thanks doc |
[ Symptoms ] i suspect my knee pain as calcium deficiency please advise [ Disease ] bottle rot is indicated by dark stains around the teeth but if you are concerned see your local pediatric dentist as soon as possible the risk of potentially devastating nursing pattern dental decay exists for the breastfed child just as it does for the bottle fed child this kind of decay is caused by extended and repetitive feedings with prolonged exposure of erupted teeth to fermentable carbohydrates some general recommendations 1 infants should not be put to sleep with a bottle nocturnal breastfeeding should be avoided after the first primary tooth begins to erupt 2 parents are encouraged to transition infants into drinking from a cup as they approach their first birthday infants should be weaned from the bottle between 12 and 14 months of age 3 consumption of juices from a bottle should be avoided 4 oral hygiene measures should be implemented by the time of eruption of the first primary tooth 5 an oral health consultation visit within six months of the eruption of the first tooth is recommended to educate parents and provide anticipatory guidance for prevention of dental disease |
[ Symptoms ] husband has been itching for 2 months now for 2 months now my husband has been itching in various spots on his body he has spotted red bumps whip like marks redness or scabs in the areas it seems to itch more at night time and lately i have started to feel itchy as well and i do not know what to do to stop it also i am expecting do you have any idea what may be going on and is there anything we can do to get rid of the itching for good [ Disease ] that could be another manifestation for a different problem may i know your age and sex do you have history of any uterine problems if you are a woman |
[ Symptoms ] can you take birth control pills to reduce acne if you already have the mirena iud i have had the mirena iud for 3 years but have suffered from very severe acne since i have had it put in before getting the iud i was on desogen birth control pills and my skin was very clear i like the iud because it makes me not bleed when i menstruate but i like desogen because it makes my skin very clear is there a risk to taking these together [ Disease ] your gynecologist andor pharmacist can tell you about that if you are not getting too much hormone you could take both together but your prescribing doctor would make that final decision alternatively you can ask your doctor or pharmacist what is in the mirena as well as what is in the desogen and see if the missing ingredient is available separately |
[ Symptoms ] my frenulum tore so i decided to cut it off [ Disease ] it is difficult to cut the arteries supplying you penis because they are very deep inside but what you have done this maybe you have cut the veins of the penis and with some of the sensory receptors which causes venous stasis hands difficulty of sensation in this area so this may cause erectile dysfunction you need to ask andrology surgeon for this issue |
[ Symptoms ] what are the normal thyroid levels for a woman age 54 my dr keeps telling me i am low normal [ Disease ] the symptoms of brain tumors depend on tumor size type and location symptoms may be caused when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages a certain area of the brain they also may be caused when the brain swells or fluid builds up within the skull these are the most common symptoms of brain tumors headaches usually worse in the morning nausea or vomiting changes in speech vision or hearing problems balancing or walking changes in mood personality or ability to concentrate problems with memory muscle jerking or twitching seizures or convulsions numbness or tingling in the arms or legs these symptoms are not sure signs of a brain tumor other conditions also could cause these problems anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem |
[ Symptoms ] how many cups of food should a woman eat in a meal i find that sometimes i cannot figure out the calories on a meal especially when i am cooking at home so i am trying to find a way to control my food intake so that i consistently intake less calories than i am burning in a day i really want to get to a healthy weight for my children they are small and i am in a high stress job so i do not want to have a heart attack before they are grown please help me [ Disease ] here is a link to a slideshow about fertility and ovulation that i think you will find very helpful it states while the exact timing of ovulation can vary on average it happens between day 11 and 21 of your cycle a brain hormone called luteinizing hormone lh surges triggering the release of the egg that is most ripe at the same time your cervical mucus changes to a slippery egg white consistency to help sperm make their way to the egg so there is a chance that you could be pregnant if your ovulation cycle fits this pattern the webmd answers staff |
[ Symptoms ] can taking the flu shot 15 20 minutes before taking blood test result in a higher than normal white blood cell count [ Disease ] no the flu shot 15 minutes before would have no effect on your white blood cell count |
[ Symptoms ] what is wrong with me red bumpy tonuge spots in throat bumps on scalp and other things i am 24 i have been with my boyfriend for 6 years we have both been faithful the entire time these past few weeks or so tho i have been having some problems i noticed white spots and red bumps on my uvula and roof of my mouth then my tongue was sore so i looked and saw that on the left side most of my taste buds near the tip were swollen and raised and all along the front half is raised and very sensitive then when i went to the bathroom i noticed that i have one red spot on my clit ne ideas [ Disease ] colitis is an inflammation of the colon |
[ Symptoms ] can not get proper medical care help husband having debilitation shoulder pain x rays show nothing just diagnosed with osteoperosis the reason for test was mutiple fractured ribs they did not see on x rays found those on mri he is 38 has spinal stenosis degenerative disc disease doc will not order mri for shoulder cause nothing on x ray we reminded doc they had to do mri to find rib fractures doc told him if pain gets worse go to er er said he needed to see doc wtf what specialist do we tell the doc to refer him too [ Disease ] well i do not know how old you are but metformin is fine and less expensive unless you have good insurance januvia no generic is very costly is your doctor a diabetes specialist endocrinologist |
[ Symptoms ] advantages of fuel injection with carburetor aftermarket industries pty ltd abn 96166562744 is an australian owned and operated automotive part design and production firm aftermarket industries specliases in the design and manufacture of high performance fuel system and automotive performance products see more at <link>#sthash s4j1sjfm dpuf [ Disease ] this is not the best place to put this question as this site is a medical site you must be sick if you posting your question here and keep posting the only people who read these are us who answer them a very limited audience your nothing but a cheap advertiser |
[ Symptoms ] how likely is it to inherit hypoglycemia if type 1 diabetes runs in the family [ Disease ] white filled acne will eventually heal itself unpopped but whatever you do do not pop acne that is not ripe or white as scarring will result i used to have a similar problem with acne in middle and high school years and have been prescribed creams to medication but none truly worked i then researched online and noticed a lot of acne comes from the food that you eat and deficiencies in zinc and vitamin a and c i went to a local cvs and purchased zinc tablets which helps in reducing oil levels from a range of 35 100mg a day be careful as overdose can occur with excessive amounts i also began eating carrots and foods with vitamin c which can be googled if scarring happens you should invest in apple cider vinegar and apply to a cotton ball and place on scar for a couple of minutes before the shower which helps removing old skin layers and making new ones that has helped my scars tremendously after 1 2 months then in the shower i recommend a body wash that has vitamin e in it for a good clean moisturizer which will help your skin as well it all starts with the diet and cutting all the greasy oily food fight your acne from the inside then out and you will see the results hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] my mother has acute lymphocytes leukemia – may have had a leukemiod reaction [ Disease ] assuming the eggs are from a reliable and safe source free of salmonella i guess you can say it would be safe however since there was a recent recall of millions of eggs due to contamination you and your guests will always be taking a chance since we never really know when a contamination takes place until we get sick with terrible diarrhea |
[ Symptoms ] can i get pregnant the last day of my period my fiancé and i unexpectedly had sex even those i am still lightly spotting and he did not pull out in time but i immediately ran to the bathroom to check if any of his ejaculate was inside me there was not much but i am too nervous [ Disease ] if overdose is suspected contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately us residents can call the us national poison hotline at 1 800 222 1222 canada residents can call a provincial poison control center symptoms of overdose may include nausea vomiting increased sweating yellowing eyesskin dark urine severe stomachabdominal pain extreme tiredness |
[ Symptoms ] i need to urinate every 15 minutes…now using my mother is diaper [ Disease ] hi no as this should be her safe period and should be on her period or just about to also through this she is protected or should be by nature good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i have a sore throat and when i blow my nose hard a thick gooey mucus mixed with blood come out what could it be sore throat get worse when i swallow or even yawn fever on and off and thick gooey mucusblood does not always come out when i blow my nose [ Disease ] it could be a bad sinus infection this has happened to me the sore throat could be due to drainage or strep throat either way it sounds like you might need to get to a doctor to get tests and possibly some antibiotics |
[ Symptoms ] is laudanum still used for headaches or other conditions [ Disease ] laudanum is an opium type product still available but not for the use of migraine relief i suggest consulting your health care professional if migraines or headaches are an issue and you are seeking treatment |
[ Symptoms ] when i go #2 i feel something come out then go back in when im done it hurts any thoughts ive been using hemroid cream im 22 i eat healthy exercise regulary and for the past year ive had some digestive problems i take probiotics and prenatal vitamins for the past month or so its been hurting getting worse when i go #2 i thought i just had a hemroid so ive been using cream but it isnt improving this is the gross part when i go #2 i feel something come out then go back in when im done it hurts any thoughts [ Disease ] you need to find out what this something really is so you need to see your medical provider or a proctologist for a proper examination it could be an internal hemorrhoid but this would need to be confirmed i could also be a rectal prolapse part of your rectum coming out and going back in incidentally hemorrhoid creams do not cure hemorrhoids they just reduce some inflammation they are still there you are having pain and you are getting worse according to your posting at what point to you seek medical care my advice would be for you to make an appointment |
[ Symptoms ] mole getting removed near penis how long does it take to be normal i will have a little operation to get removed a mole on my penis they will use dissolvable stitches how long does it take for me to have sex after surgery i have a date in a week after the surgery will it take more than a week thank you [ Disease ] hi see your doctor then and ask for a change to something that is not so violent to your body that is if there is anything if not you just going to have to live with is it doing its job on your problem good luck |
[ Symptoms ] really irregular period lasting 12days first was light and past days has been brownish why would it last so long never has before also its very light usually heavy period or just light on the last day no change in routine tho am sexually active he pulls out is there a chance i could be pregnant also my period came early and these last couple of days has been more like spotting any suggestions no insurance right now so any advice would help should i wait it out or buy a pg test [ Disease ] beckkss08 what ended up happening i had a period that lasted for 12 days that started on july 26th its now september 8th and i have not had another period |
[ Symptoms ] hemmorhoids does the medication valtrex help people who suffer from hemmorhoids a dear friend of mine claims that she was treated in an er for her hemmorhoid with valtrex can you please confirm i am very curious to find out if this is true thank you [ Disease ] not true valtrex is for herpes it will not treat hemorrhoids in any way or form |
[ Symptoms ] why do i have heavy bleeding for 2 3 weeks when i get my period my doctor is supposed to send me for an ultrasound [ Disease ] there are two major reasons for very prolongedheavy periods hormonal and what i call structural structural means when excessive bleeding is due to actual problems within the cavity or walls of the uterus some examples of this would include fibroids of the uterus endometriosis of the muscular wall of the uterus adenomyosis infections of the lining of the uterus polyps of the uterine lining or even uterine cancer hormonal causes are usually linked to missed or erratic ovulations as you may know in a normal cycle estrogen is produced all month estrogen is responsible for building up the lining of your uterus so you have something to shed each month in a normal cycle progesterone production increases following ovulation progesterone stabilizes the uterine lining in preparation for a possible implantation of a new pregnancy if you are not pregnant that month the levels of estrogen and progesterone fall triggering the release of the uterine lining—your period so if you do not ovulate the estrogen build up of the lining continues but without the usual ovulation associated progesterone thus the hormone levels do not decline and the lining stays up inside the uterus—your missedlate period alternatively the lining can begin to shed under its own weight producing prolonged bleeding another way inadequate progesterone production from missed ovulations can create too heavy a flow is as follows simply stated if the uterine lining is like grass or lawn estrogen is like the fertilizer causes proliferation and a thickening of the lining and progesterone is like the lawnmower keeps the lining thin by three different mechanisms this is why depoprovera high dose synthetic progesterone brings about a thin lining and why birth control pills relatively progesterone dominant bring about shorter lighter periods it is also why women who miss ovulations no progesterone produced are at a greater risk for too thick lining causes for not ovulating are multifold thyroid problems pituitary problems ovarian cysts physical stressors e g sudden increases in exercise crash dieting emotional stressors problems with spouses kids job money increased body weight anorexia rotating shifts at work etc if they are sending you for an ultrasound that can accomplish two things an ultrasound should be able to visualize fibroids of the uterus or suggest polyps an ultrasound can also measure the thickness of your uterine lining a very thick lining can suggest a hormonal cause like missed ovulations an ultrasound should be able to visualize an ovarian cyst if that was the cause of missed ovulations lastly as we age ovulations tend to decrease or if they occur the amount of progesterone produced may be less structural causes such as fibroids or polyps also tend to be more common as we age hopefully you will get a more for sure answer after your ultrasound |
[ Symptoms ] how can i overcome the problem of assuming things [ Disease ] its a hair follicle infection due to poorly maintained axillary hygiene the roots of the axillary hair get infected easily antibiotics should be started at the earliest vitamin c tablets will speed up the recovery process |
[ Symptoms ] how does a hiatal hernia cause gerd [ Disease ] hi if you went and washed it off straight away then things should be ok sperm rely needs to be ejaculated deep inside you to get you pregnant ok but as you are sexually active even if its not vaginal it would be a good idea for you to get on the bc pill you cant keep scarring your self like this you really do need to think on that remember safe sex is the best sex do hope this helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] how effective are the vaccines for hepatitis a and hepatitis b [ Disease ] most helpful answer the short answer is this whenever you have any symptoms that could be heart related get them checked out your age does not matter your fitness level does not matter because of your youthful age the chances are good you do not have any serious heart condition but as a general rule it is better to be safe than sorry you will feel more at ease after getting checked out by a health care professional right plus if you do have some cardiac issue the earlier you catch it the quicker it can be treated ask your mom or dad to make an appointment for you if they are unable or unwilling to do so have a chat with your school nurse or counselor they can help you access the care you need do not get overly concerned about this but please do get it checked out take care |
[ Symptoms ] where and how can i get healthcare i qualify for medicaid and am disabled but alabama did not opt to help [ Disease ] there are several types of bipolar and related disorders bipolar disorder symptoms include delusion hallucination a feeling of extreme high or extreme low insomnia erratic and reckless behavior arriving at a quick judgment easily distracted rapid and incoherent speech racy thoughts |
[ Symptoms ] is the reason why i can not lose weight and keep it off because of my family history of obesity i am a 19 year old female i have 1 child who is 14 months old at one point after my child was born i was exercising 5 times a day and on a strict diet plan for 4 months i only lost 15lbs during this time after that 4 months i was only able to work out once a day and still on the same diet i gained half the weight back my family is anywhere between 200 and 400lbs please help before it gets worse i currently weigh 220lbs [ Disease ] not necessarily if you really have the desire to lose weight and be fit you just have to possess the proper motivation have a balanced diet and a regular exercise live a healthy lifestyle and be positive <link> |
[ Symptoms ] lower stomach is swollen and quite hard breasts swollen – is it serious [ Disease ] swallowing usually accompanies anxiety so i would think that handling the basic anxiety will cross over to the swallowing you can use relaxation breathing to help yourself calm down during the day and especially when you are about to go into a social situation it does help and you will need to also switch your thinking around to keeping your mind off your swallowing problem use positive reinforcing self talk for this if you find you can not do it as well as you need then i would think a few sessions with an experienced cognitive psychologist who deals with anxiety disorders might be a good idea |
[ Symptoms ] what is the best method of obtaining health insurance when you are currently between jobs and not working cobra is extremely expensive is there another plan that is more affordable [ Disease ] this is a tough situation cobra is very expensive but it is often the only guarantee of health insurance coverage outside of work until the affordable care act is fully implemented january 1 2014 until then you may not have great options from which to choose still you might try looking for temporary insurance between now and the end of the year i recommend you do a quick search on healthcare gov to see what plans are available to you otherwise your best bet is to log onto your state is health insurance exchange this fall they open october 1 and select a health plan you will have a range of new options be assured of coverage and depending on your income you may qualify for financial assistance from the government to lower your insurance costs just keep in mind coverage will not take effect until january 1 2014 this is a tough situation cobra is very expensive but it is often the only guarantee of health insurance coverage outside of work until the affordable care act is fully implemented january 1 2014 until then you may not have great options from which to choose still you might try looking for temporary insurance between now and the end of the year i recommend you do a quick search on healthcare gov to see what plans are available to you otherwise your best bet is to log onto your state is health insurance exchange this fall they open october 1 and select a health plan more info at <link> |
[ Symptoms ] how much does a toe to knee foberglass leg cast weight [ Disease ] in varies depending on the thickness and amount of padding but a fiberglass short leg cast only weighs a few pounds i put them on but i can not say i ever had the urge to weigh them |
[ Symptoms ] how is peyronie is disease treated [ Disease ] there are two ways in which peyronie is disease can be treated surgery or non surgical treatment because the plaque of peyronie is disease often shrinks or disappears without treatment most doctors suggest waiting one to two years or longer before attempting to correct it with surgery in many cases surgery produces positive results but because complications can occur and because many of the problems associated with peyronie is disease for example shortening of the penis are not corrected by surgery most doctors prefer to perform surgery only on men with curvatures so severe that sexual intercourse is impossible there are two surgical techniques used to treat peyronie is disease one method involves the removal of the plaque followed by placement of a patch of skin or artificial material skin graft with the second technique the surgeon removes or pinches the tissue from the side of the penis opposite the plaque which cancels out the bending effect the first method can involve partial loss of erectile function especially rigidity the second method known as the nesbit procedure causes a shortening of the erect penis penile implants can be used in cases where peyronie is disease has affected the man is ability to achieve or maintain an erection a non surgical treatment for peyronie is disease involves injecting medication directly into the plaque in an attempt to soften the affected tissue decrease the pain and correct the curvature of the penis vitamin e pills haves also been shown to benefit some men with peyronie is disease another less invasive option is laser treatment to thin the plaques of peyronie is disease |
[ Symptoms ] what could possible cause a scabsore formation on the lower left hands side of the testicle i was working out over the week and when i took a shower tueday night felt a small bumb on my left testicle i have a slight burning itching feeling around the sore as well at first i thought it was just jock itch but now i am not sure its seems to have got better over the past few days but i wanted to make sure it was nothing i need to go to the hospital over i also have been appliing diaper rash cream to the area wich seems to have helped the sore isnt very big ethier [ Disease ] hi its a throat infection associated with viral fever take anti pyretic tableets tepid sponging rest and drink plenty of fluids if this doesnt help you need to start on antibiotics and vitamin tablets hot saline water or betadine mouth gargles will also help swollen lymph nodes are due to infection and should go away with antibiotics thanks |
[ Symptoms ] what is this cold going around i have been sick for over a week now and just lost my voice last night any remedies it started with a scratchy throat runny nose plugged ears and cough i have had it for over a week and now it has moved down i to my chest making it hard to breathe it is a raspy feeling when i inhale and now i have lost my voice and sound like a bad squeak toy help any remedies to get through this [ Disease ] not likely cold can cause constriction of the eye capillaries fasting causes drop in blood pressure and detoxification symptoms |
[ Symptoms ] many women in my family have facial hair on their chins and jaw i have dark marks from shaving what do you suggest [ Disease ] you may want to consider having the hair removed with a laser by a trained professional between treatments consider using hydroquinone kojic acid alpha hydroxy acids or bearberry to help lighten the dark spots |
[ Symptoms ] my girlfriend has genital herpes but i love her to pieces for who she is should i stop dating her because of this my girlfriend of 2 months recently told me that she has genital herpes i did not react badly i tried to support her and tell her that i will not cut her out of my life because of it however i am stuck on what i should now do i love her to pieces for who she is not what she has i want to be able to be with her but i have been worrying a lot about how much we can do with one another before risk of catching it comes in i have no intentions of catching it but i have every intention being with her [ Disease ] hi its a superficial infection and u need not worry for it u are already taking the right precautions and treatment dress it daily with good antiseptic solution and apply local antibiotic cream it will heal spontaneously and there wont be any complications dont worry thanks |
[ Symptoms ] my wife is pregnant for 4 months now but she does not wanna have sex with me what should i do cheat or wait she keeps making excuses and say im not in the mood of sex im tired and more what should i do [ Disease ] the most common cause of headaches coming from the optic nerve is increased intracranial inside the skull pressure which in turn can cause increased pressure on the optic nerve and result in pain treatment is focused on lowering the pressure using alcohol or other means to destroy a nerve so that it cannot transmit pain information is well described technique around the head it has been used to treat problems associated with the trigeminal ganglion and its branches and even to treat pituitary problems alcohol would not be the current first choice for any injections around the head injecting alcohol into the eye or the optic nerve for any reason would lead to blindness you should never inject alcohol into these structures |
[ Symptoms ] will flexeril help leg cramps have been taking potassium and eating a few bananas each week still have leg cramps at night [ Disease ] about two weeks ago my penis started to itch i thought it was the new underwear but i was wrong i have not had sex prior to it happening i wake up from sleeping and my penis itches i i pee and it itches i have cleaned it everytime but it still itches any answers would b appreciated jim |
[ Symptoms ] is there anything to relieve the withdrawl symptoms of oxycotin i am trying to come off of 15 mgs of oxycontin in the morning and 10mgs at night i would like to know if there is anything i can do to relieve the withdrawal symptoms in the meantime i feel achy and sick at times with a lot of anxiety [ Disease ] hi you seem to be very much dependant on the medicines for quite some time now well if you finish off the last dose of tablets then you may get aches and body pains more or less in severity depending upon your tolerance to pain you may or may not get withdrawal symptoms of these tablets like headache nausea vomiting giddiness etc contact your doctor before the medicines get over thanks |
[ Symptoms ] if i am taking bactrim for a urinary tract infection is it okay to consume alcohol like 1 or 2 drinks [ Disease ] as a non drinker i do not feel anyone should consume alcohol while being treated with antibiotics but one or two drinks would probably not cause you any harm or adverse effects the most important thing for you to do while on bactrim is to drink plenty of water so if you will just follow those one or two drinks with a full glass or two of water you should be fine the most important thing is getting your uti properly treated excessive alcohol consumption can interfere with judgment and impair inhibitions impaired inhibitions can lead to sex and sex can lead to another urinary tract infection a vicious cycle |
[ Symptoms ] i am taking amoxicillin but my partner is allergic to it can we still have sex without worrying about a bad reaction my partner is extremely allergic to amoxicillin which i am currently taking for a sinus infection should we be concerned about her possibly having an allergic reaction if we have intercourse [ Disease ] yes having sex is safe allergic reactions are not transmitted that way |
[ Symptoms ] what is medicare is definition of marriage and where will i find it gay marriage is legal in california and since last july with the rescindment of defense of marriage act by the supreme court is also legal by federal standards medicare tells me that it does not recognize gay marriage and that medicare is definition of marriage is between a man and a woman is that true and where can i find the statute that includes that definition it is causing serious problems with the coordination of benefits with the insurance carried by the employer of my spouse [ Disease ] can u possibly do a urine analysis and show me your results |
[ Symptoms ] my daughter is 7 years old and has an extremely distended stomach [ Disease ] is her abdomen usually looking this way no matter which food or drink she gets she may be having a lactose intolerance have you checked stool for gardia does she eat enough fibers in diet |
[ Symptoms ] what can i do to treat ringworm of the scalp or beard at home [ Disease ] clinically there is nothing can be done until his immunity improves allergies may decrease in cases of high immunity so keep him active and maintain a healthy diet as possible as you can |
[ Symptoms ] pregnancy it is possible to get pregnant in this situation boy masturbate and after ejaculation he touch the doorknob after a few seconds girl touches the handle and then goes to the bathroom to pee [ Disease ] all health plans offered on the exchangemarketplace and in the individual and small employer marketplace will have to offer maternity care in 2014 as part of the essential health benefits insurers used to be able to use pregnancy as a pre existing condition and deny coverage as a result but that is no longer allowed under the aca beginning in january |
[ Symptoms ] how do i lose the last 10 pounds i eat relatively health vegetarian and stay active am not overweight but not ideal i have been a vegetarian since i was 10 and love vegetables and naturally low fat foods i exercise 3 4 times a week and enjoy hiking and walking as well and have since childhood i have never been overweight but i have never been able to get to my ideal weight either i am 55 and 147lbs my goal is 135 the closest i have ever managed was 140 and i was practically starving myself i do have mild hypothyroidism but it is under control any advice or notes on something i could change [ Disease ] see a medical provider it is not possible to blindly make patient specific decisions about a burn over the internet most scald burns are second degree and can be extensive some will require prescription burn ointments and special burn dressings to limit scarring and tissue contractures and you may need something more than otc medications for the pain see a medical provider |
[ Symptoms ] had a mole removed an now its red an very itchy the mole was on my forearm my doctor burned it off now it is red an very itchy whats causing it to do that [ Disease ] assuming you had this mole removed recently i would say the redness and itching are a normal part of the healing process as the body heals a wound in this case the one caused by having the mole burned off it employs several types of cells and chemical compounds to repair the skin layers that have been damaged during that process a chemical compound called histamine can be released histamine can cause itching along similar lines the redness can be caused by various cells and the body is chemical response to the wound it is important you not scratch this patch of skin while it is healing if you pull the scab off a scar can form it is ok to rub the area with the flat of your hand if you are concerned about scratching during your sleep put socks on your hands i know it sounds wacky but it will keep you from accidentally scratching your face with a fingernail while you sleep the itching and redness should calm down as the days pass if the redness and itching get worse you can put a call in to your doctor is office and speak with the nurse to find out what to do good luck |
[ Symptoms ] do i have a uti or std need help i had sex with a girl and she told me during sex she had a uti afterwards it started to burn when i peed i went about a week like that and bought some medicine for a uti well the burning went away but i now experience shortness of bladder and noticed that when i have to go i do not really feel a relieving sense do i need to take more of the medication to clear this up all has occurred over the last month or so [ Disease ] men rarely get utis but men certainly get stds having unprotected sex since you are having symptoms it would be in your best interest to be properly examined and be checked for both chlamydia and gonorrhea a uti or std is not something you can self treat using over the counter medications |