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[ Symptoms ] is it safe to push through fibromyalgia pain every time i even attempt to do any sort of exercise the pain does not really allow me to do anything i used to be an athlete many years ago and i would just push through the pain or keep going until the pain went away i have not been able to work for years since my accident and fibromyalgia and it is very frustrating i am wondering if i can do any damage to my body if i push through the pain is it safe to force my body to work through the pain and attempt exercise [ Disease ] hi it just gets absorbed into your own body and that is it egg no more good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what is a seizure and what is epilepsy [ Disease ] hi look i cant see it but did you take the missed pill the next day on both times if you had done this then things will be ok but normally if you miss one pill its not to bad but doing it twice in one month if you did not back them up as above but then you have had your period you may just have come without egg on your face but you really need to get your act together on bc pill taken same time same place each day so simple good luck |
[ Symptoms ] how would an emergency aid physician handle a 100 degree fever in a three year old so i am a novelist trying to figure out a hospital scene in my latest work my character has just taken her son to the hospital because they both have fevers of over 100 she is at 100 her three year old is at 103 and she is basically in a panic they both have mono the mother had it first and transferred it to her son unknowingly and i have done research to find how a doctor would treat this what i need to know is how the physician would break the fever thank you very much [ Disease ] absolutely start with the family doctor this could be a simple easily identified problem like an anal fissure or hemorrhoid causes bright red blood or blood streaking on the toilet tissue but one needs to rule out polyps and other causes the doctor may recommend seeing a gastroenterologist for a further work up make sure he gets care men are notorious for being very stubborn about medical visits especially those that may involve areas where the sun does not shine if you know what i mean |
[ Symptoms ] is there any treatment for chronic severe diarrhea after gall bladder removal [ Disease ] diarrhea is troubling in 10 of people who have their gallbladders removed the diarrhea is believed to be due to the fact that following removal of the gallbladder the intestines contain more bile acids than under normal conditions in which bile acids are stored for much of the day in the gallbladder bile acids cause diarrhea by promoting the secretion of fluid by the intestines and perhaps by stimulating the intestinal muscles to contract there are no good studies of treatment of this type of diarrhea but two treatments have been proposed and appear to be effective the first are medications for example cholestyramine that attach to bile acids in the intestine and prevent them from interacting with the intestine the second are fatty acid medications for example oleic acid that may act by slowing down the intestinal muscle and perhaps by reducing secretion of fluid although the exact mechanism of action of oleic acid in these patients has not been studied it is also important remember that there are many other causes of chronic severe diarrhea such as celiac sprue ulcerative colitis crohn is disease microscopic colitis and many more it is important to work with you doctor to arrive at a firm diagnosis for best treatment results |
[ Symptoms ] i suffer from familial mediterranean fever fmf can i do a rhinoplasty [ Disease ] omg google this i just had this happen to my girlfrind and we spent 2 days in the hospital and the diagnosis was abdomanal miagrains really google it i thought the dr was crazy |
[ Symptoms ] noticed a small tear on labia minora could this be irritation from condom or a wart noticed 1 day after sex seemed to get bigger after i touched it to examine it does not hurt itch or burn [ Disease ] all children should be immunized against tetanus by receiving a series of five dtap vaccinations which generally are started at 2 months of age and completed at approximately 5 years of age booster vaccination is recommended at 11 years of age with tdap follow up booster vaccination is recommended every 10 years thereafter while a 10 year period of protection exists after the basic childhood series is completed should a potentially contaminated wound occur an early booster may be given in selected cases and the 10 years clock reset |
[ Symptoms ] i have 2 circles that are the same color as scar tissue on thigh what is it [ Disease ] hi i am also 32 yrs old i have been suffering with depression and anxietyattacks for about 14 years i have always been the person that sits in the back of a crowd not wanting to socialize i would rather have someone approach to say hi i can never get the courage to do it on my own i find that it really helps to have a friend or someone that you know next to you that is probably hard in meetings i would suggest to try and put all of your thoughts in what is happening in the meeting if you have to listen to someone talking concentrate only on that person and what they are saying that is what i did in class i tried to make it feel like i was the only one in there and the teacher co worker boss or whatever was only talking to me i really hope that some of this advise works i wish you the best |
[ Symptoms ] would adderall 5 mg sr tabs cause me to test positive for methamphetamine on a drug test [ Disease ] hi the heart rate is definitely lower than expected the medicines need to be rethought upon and the dose retitrated get 2 d echo done consult a cardiologist thanks |
[ Symptoms ] can stress cause hives [ Disease ] there are actually two kinds of side effects from radiation therapy early and late early side effects such as nausea or fatigue are usually temporary they develop during or right after treatment and last for several weeks after treatment ends but then improve late side effects such as lung or heart problems may take years to develop and are often permanent when they do the most common early side effects from radiation therapy are fatigue and skin problems other early side effects such as hair loss and nausea are typically specific to the site being treated |
[ Symptoms ] my daughter zones out for 5 20 seconds often her eyes zone or sometimes roll and she has no clue what happened during this time she is normally not confused but does normally say now what or it will take her a second to recall what happened i think this is epilepsy the absence kind is there anything i can do to help or reduce the occurance she is 7 and it happens about 5 or more days a week some times once a day sometimes multiple times over a few hours [ Disease ] it does sound like an absence seizure to me but it could be something else i recommend taking her to a doctor they can perform a test to determine if she has seizures |
[ Symptoms ] i live abroad and have permanent residence in this foreign country i have local medical insurance do i have to register for obamacare [ Disease ] no americans living abroad for most of the year are not required to buy insurance |
[ Symptoms ] my 50 year brother did a chest x ray here are results what do we do next [ Disease ] i have no way of diagnosing or treating you blindly over the internet but a bartholin cyst is most likely what you have since this cyst is painful and engorged it would be wise to see a gynecologist right away so it can be properly drained if this cyst is recurrent you may need a marsupilization procedure where the entire cyst sac is removed to keep it from coming back |
[ Symptoms ] i have been using ssri selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsthroughout my life i feel my sense of taste is altered [ Disease ] tens and pelvic floor muscles are great so keep them up you should get a complete analysis for urine and a urine culture as you may be having kidney infection bladder infection |
[ Symptoms ] sudden bald spot on top of head please advise [ Disease ] plantar is wart is a whole different strain you can have hpv and never show any symptoms ever including warts |
[ Symptoms ] what is the difference between the symptoms of a cold and an ear infection [ Disease ] an earache from a cold can be a sharp dull or burning pain that can range from mild to very painful even if the trapped fluid in the ear is not infected the fluid puts pressure on the eardrum causing it to bulge and throb with an earache from a cold you or your child may have difficulty sleeping run a fever and have green or yellow mucus in the nose because colds are self limiting an earache with a cold usually goes away on its own still if you have an earache an ear infection may be likely which means you might need to see your doctor for a diagnosis and proper treatment while earaches can occur first with a cold virus sometimes a secondary ear infection may occur these ear infections are usually sudden in onset and extremely painful in the beginning that is because the sensory nerve endings in the eardrum respond to increased pressure with pain after the eardrum stretches a little the earache pain may ease up other symptoms of an earache from an ear infection may include the following loss of appetite this may be apparent in young children especially during bottle feedings pressure changes in the middle ear as the child swallows causing more pain irritability poor sleep pain may be more persistent when lying down as fluid is shifting fever ear infections can cause temperatures up to 104 degrees f vertigo you may have a sense of spinning drainage from the ear yellow brown or white fluid that is not earwax may seep from the ear indicating the eardrum has ruptured difficulty hearing fluid build up in the middle ear prevents the eardrum from functioning properly the sound is then unable to be transmitted to the bones of the middle ear and from there to the brain otitis media with effusion symptoms of acute otitis media will disappear but the fluid which is called an effusion may remain trapped fluid causes temporary and mild hearing loss |
[ Symptoms ] what week in pregnancy will a test be positive last menstrual march 5 9 2013 i had two days spotting march 21 22 very light i went to family doctor to start mediction march 25 they did pregnancy test negative i drank one beer a day after work and smoke i started celexa on the 26th of march 20 mg it was too strong so the next week went to 10 mg i took another pregnancy test on april 8 2013 also negative april 13 2013 negative so i continued my meds drinking beer and smoking april 19 2013 pregnancy test positive [ Disease ] hi this may be out of severe form of vaginal infection or perineal floor inflammation taking anti inflammatory and antibiotic tablets will help do not apply anything warm or hot as this can aggravate the problems for you thanks |
[ Symptoms ] i had a stage 4 endometriosis doctors say my uterus is damaged [ Disease ] symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited function of joints inflammation of the joints from arthritis is characterized by joint stiffness swelling redness and warmth tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present many of the forms of arthritis because they are rheumatic diseases can cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints therefore symptoms in some patients with certain forms of arthritis can also include fever gland swelling swollen lymph nodes weight loss fatigue feeling unwell and even symptoms from abnormalities of organs such as the lungs heart or kidneys |
[ Symptoms ] my doctor said i cant marry someone with my same blood type after i took a blood test why is this [ Disease ] hello i have no idea why you would be told this informaiton certainly people do not check blood types before they fall in love the only blood type related problem that affects couples is related to the rh factor if the father of a child in a couple is rh positive and the mother is rh negative the mother can develop antibodies to the baby duing the pregnancy this is treated by giving any rh negative mother an injection of medication called rhogam once during the pregnancy at about 28 weeks and again within 72 hours of delivery laurie anderson rnp |
[ Symptoms ] can lettuce cause me to have diarrhea we think lettuce is causing diarrhea we do not know what else it could be every week for about a month now if i eat lettuce or my boyfriend eats it it causes diarrhea and stomach pain one time it has even caused us to have stomach flu symptoms [ Disease ] depends on how much has consumed remember lettuce is mostly water and roughage consider also where the lettuce came from as if a salad bar there may be bacteria such as e coli or salmonella best to have a stool culture taken if this continues beyond two days people just simply refuse to wash their hands and contamination spreads also depending on sprays if it was washed before it was consumed |
[ Symptoms ] why is my butt hole itchy and redswollen [ Disease ] there can be many reasons for perianal itching including a lack of personal hygiene chemical irritation soaps detergents dryer sheets hemorrhoids fissures tiny cracks around the anus and pinworms pinworms are notorious from causing itchy butts usually at night |
[ Symptoms ] can e coli be spread from one person to another an if so how [ Disease ] i know the answer <link> this website is for consultants that have deep domain e xperience to help empower organizations to rapidly deploy solutions and business best practices processes that result in real world savings and optimized efficiencies |
[ Symptoms ] what causes emphysema [ Disease ] you will stick with the coverage you currently have the marketplaces are primarily for people without insurance or who buy a private insurance plan on their own |
[ Symptoms ] im 6 weeks pregnant had stressful arguement i noticed some brown spotting i suddenly had mean cramp on my stomach [ Disease ] low lymphocytes can result from a viral infection as you are giving history of common cold and cough following which your lymphocytes are low there is nothing to worry at all as all this is due to viral infection only this would recover soon for further information consult a general medicine physician online > <link> |
[ Symptoms ] do you recommend the shingles shot for someone who suffers from severe tinnitus will the vaccine aggravate my tinnitus [ Disease ] may be a lymphoma or may be related to surgery needs further evaluation sample aspiration and analysis will help |
[ Symptoms ] can one refuse psych treatments under obamacare based on religious preference [ Disease ] maybe but there are so many other factors to consider do not just blame an enlarged prostate see your medical provider so you can be properly examined and treated |
[ Symptoms ] i was diagnosed with rp retinitis pigmentosa i need your help because i do not want to go blind [ Disease ] yes it is fine to have sex during the spotting episodes unless it makes the paincramping worse if the spotting only occurs midcycle then one would wonder if it was peri ovulatory spotting due to the abrupt estrogen spike and decline at that time if the spotting becomes more prevalent or the pain more marked you should return to your gyn for follow up |
[ Symptoms ] can i put rice cereal in my month old sons formula to thicken it up it seems he gets to much air when he drinks the roof of his mouth is higher then most babies [ Disease ] please do cbc complete blood count and a chest x ray before starting dexona dexamethasone as it is a steroid also there may be a history of childhood asthma hyper reactive airway disease and it is better to be sure before giving this medicine this mostly looks like hyper reactive airway disease for which the initial treatment is a common cough and cold medicines if this does not reduce then you should add dexona or even better hydrocortisone later on you should add montelukast and if this also does not take care of the issue then nebulization with duolin salbutamol and ipratropium and budecort budesonide is advised the last drug route of choice is inhalers these are the steps involved in the treatment and control of hyper reactive airway disease this treatment plan should be made by a physician in person after detailed evaluation as of now you can use dexona but with the consent of the physician and after the tests that i told you so that we can be sure that there is no infection please note that hyper reactive airway disease is an age bound process and usually resolves by the age of 8 years sometimes very rarely it may last up to 12 years the medicines explained to you above only help in controlling the disease and they do not cure it for further information consult a paediatrician online > <link> |
[ Symptoms ] my mother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma now cloudy eye lens is it eye cancer [ Disease ] steroid induced cataract treated by surgery and consultation in order not to happen to the other lens…but regarding the inflammation please consult an opthalmologist |
[ Symptoms ] so is there a cure for seborrheic dermatitis is there any truth to mayonnaise and vitamin e oil applied to affected areas curing this ailment [ Disease ] i am sorry you are suffering from this condition thankfully although it is unsightly and sometimes painful it is not life threatening there is no cure i am aware of for seborrheic dermatitis this condition causes scaly skin patches and flaking it also can cause pain you can see a dermatologist for more information and medications to treat seborrheic dermatitis there are prescription creams that can help calm flare ups there is no truth whatsoever to the claim that mayonnaise or vitamin e oil will cure seborrheic dermatitis it is possible applying an oil like vitamin e will improve the appearance of scaly patches but then again it is possible those patches will clear up on their own without applying anything at all to them wishing you well |
[ Symptoms ] lumps in both breasts i am a 15 year old female kind of immature body wise for my age but i have lumps the same size in both breasts ifwhen somebody bumps into me and accidentally hits my breast it is very painful the lumps seem to not be connected in any way to the nipple however they seem to be fairly large i know breast cancer is practically impossible for someone my age but what could it possibly be thank you [ Disease ] you may have breast cysts or your normal breast tissue is reacting to hormonal changes during your cycle either way it is important that you have your breasts properly examined you can see your primary care medical provider or ask to see a gynecologist you are correct that 15 year olds would not likely have breast cancer so the most logical explanation would be benign cysts or fibrocystic breast lumps but this cannot be conclusively determined blindly over the internet |
[ Symptoms ] should young athletes be screened for heart conditions [ Disease ] pre participation sports evaluations are a hot topic – despite the growing data in support of testing we still have not collectively agreed on the best way to screen young people many are familiar with the italian experience of screening all young athletes with electrocardiograms – this practice has diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other conditions and likely has prevented many deaths but a limitation of screening many people for less common conditions is that some people without underlying heart conditions may have abnormal electrocardiograms leading to more expensive testing and given limited resources we unfortunately must consider both benefit and cost some have argued that sudden death from undiagnosed cardiac conditions is so uncommon that we frankly can not afford to screen everyone but recent research may suggest that screening with electrocardiograms may be cost effective according to commonly accepted thresholds one of my good friends from cardiology fellowship euan ashley who heads the stanford hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center recently published an article which directly addresses the question of whether screening athletes with electrocardiograms in addition to a medical history and physical exam is cost effective as compared to a history and physical alone cost effectiveness is typically judged in terms of cost per life year saved euan and his team found that adding electrocardiograms to a screening program saved approximately 2 1 life years per 1000 people tested at an additional cost of about 89 dollars per athlete this suggests a cost effectiveness ratio of about 43 000 per life year saved in general procedures are felt to be cost effective if they cost less than 50 000 per life year saved to give some perspective hemodialysis for end stage kidney disease has a ratio that falls in the range of approximately 50 000 scientific data can guide us but it does not help balance our budgets while we might find that a given procedure treatment or screening test may be cost effective by standard definitions that still does not mean that we have the money to do it and it is unlikely that we will stop paying for previously accepted procedures in favor of others that may be cheaper electrocardiograms and kidney dialysis are apples and oranges but the data does raise questions moving forward given limited resources who should be entitled to potentially life saving cardiac screening the nfl nba and increasingly mls have access to some of the best medical care around it is my hope that if we get our act together with regards to screening our professional athletes appropriately than perhaps we can focus the conversation on our sons and daughters who i would love to see screened on a more consistent basis in the future |
[ Symptoms ] i had a partial hysterectomy still have periods ovaries cervix small amt uteran tissue odds of getting pregnant the doctor that performed my hysterectomy left my ovaries all of my cervix and a small amount of uteran tissue i still have a period every month and have had regularly since surgery four years ago what are the chances i can get pregnant my period has been irregular for the last month and a half i am cramping like i did when i got pregnant with my last child and i am craving food i normally will not eat [ Disease ] hi its normally done around what would be the first day of your next period if you miss it any help good luck |
[ Symptoms ] what causes osteoporosis [ Disease ] diabetes itself can cause changes in sexual desire libido as well as age but i would not think that your medications would be high a very complex list of many other possible causes please consult your primary care medical provider for a proper evaluation and some help |
[ Symptoms ] what treatment options are available for osteoarthritis [ Disease ] or something very serious is happening when you have a bleeding area in the stomach the hydrochloric acid will turn it jet black and this will cause tarry stools i have no idea if this is the underlying reason but it would be in your best interest to see a medical provider right away to determine if this black stool is blood or not another possibility would be pepto bismol if you were taking it |
[ Symptoms ] does dry mouth often go along with constipation [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear you are going through this stage fright can be a terrible thing first i want to point out that even though you feel extremely anxious the fact is you are playing the song sure your notes might be a bit shaky but you are probably the only person who notices that you should give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the performance and have confidence in your ability to do this if it helps at all please know that many famous performers confess to having stage fright in fact the hugely successful singer adele recently said she often feels scared i am not going to be able to deliver i doubt your performance anxiety requires medical treatment if possible talk to your music teacher or your fellow performers about this i bet you will find they also feel nervous about performing sometimes just knowing you are not alone is helpful best wishes to you and remember you can do it |
[ Symptoms ] my tsh is6 66 and my t4 is 0 84 after taking synthyroid 25mcg for 6 months what should i do [ Disease ] no it did not get rid of your herpes they are for life until someone finds a cure you doctor just needs to see you before giving you more medication because you have not seen him in awhile a least you have not seen the prescribing doctor in a while |
[ Symptoms ] can a women get pregnant after ovulation and while she is having her period [ Disease ] you are absolutely right such exposures do carry high risk of developing cancers but a lot depends on your genotype as well a strong family history of anyone having a cancer puts you at high risk of developing that particular cancer do avoid further exposures the old ones dont seem to be of concern at present do not worry |
[ Symptoms ] can i mix benadryl with allegra [ Disease ] the decisioin to discontinue medication for the summer is very personal and individual the answer should depend on the relative problems without the medicine the magnitude of the benefit from the medication and also the magnitude of the side effects from the medication doctors will sometimes stop treatment with a stimulant since the benefits return quickly when they are resumed strattera atomoxetine takes a month or more before it works fully and it is for this reason that many doctors do not discontinue this medication over the summer if you only have 2 months off for the summer and you would want to resume the medication 5 6 weeks before school it does not lead to much of a medication holiday |
[ Symptoms ] pregnancy by bj i gave my husband a bj and he did not come in my mouth in a tissue about 10 15 minutes later i took a shower and spit some water out which trickled down my belly is there any chance i could have gotten pregnant by that water from my mouth can sperm live in your mouth like that [ Disease ] epilepsy is a relatively common condition affecting 0 5 to 1 of the population in the united states about 2 5 million people have epilepsy about 9 of americans will have at least one seizure during their lives |
[ Symptoms ] what are the risks of ultrasound [ Disease ] there are no known risks to ultrasound and as technology has improved the machines have become smaller portable and available for use at the patient is bedside |
[ Symptoms ] is it better to apply heat or cold to sore muscles after stenuous exercise [ Disease ] most helpful answer everything i have read says cold if there is tissue damage the cold constricts blood flow which reduces spread of cellular components which can cause rupture of nearby cells making the injury worse and longer to heal heat is not usually applied to an injury until 72 hours have passed this is to increase circulation and promote healing more recent research shows movement of skeletal muscles produces hormone like substances that promote and speed healing of damaged or inflamed tissues throughout the body so if you can move do lastly a small meal of four parts carbs and one part protein within 90 minutes of exercise will help speed muscle recovery the body will use that energy and protein to quickly try to re construct those damaged tissues this information is from exercise physiology ice is typically among the first thing to do in the recovery process after strenuous exercise icing your muscles helps to reduce pain and decrease swelling and inflammation ice causes your blood vessels to narrow which will reduce your blood flow to the muscle or injured area never place ice directly on your skin however wrap an ice pack around a thin cloth and place on the affected muscle for ten minutes at a time you can use ice multiple times per day for a few days after exercise but make sure to allow for your skin to return to room temperature before icing after each 10 minute interval heat is typically applied to uscles or injuries that do not have swelling or inflammation heat will cause your blood vessels to expand which improves circulation and allows more blood to go to the affected area heat can be useful for chronic injuries and muscle soreness or it can be used before exercise to stimulate blood flow and help prepare the muscle for exercise heat should also not be directly applied to skin and should be used for short 10 15 minute intervals always check with your doctor before starting treatment of an injury especially if the condition worsens or fails to improve within the first few days of an injury ice can help the process of healing applying ice to injured tissue can cause blood vessels to shrink and this makes them less capable of releasing chemicals that lead to swelling inflammation and pain after a few days it probably best to apply heat to sore muscles this makes muscle spasms less likely and relaxes injured muscles however because the events behind every injury are different speak with your doctor first i have just spent the last 6 weeks in physical therapy they always apply heat or have me get on a bike to heat up my muscles for 15 minutes before i go through any table massage work next i do all my exercises then they end the session with 10 minutes of ice somtimes what contributes to soreness is 1 lack of warm up so insuffcicient oxygen was available to fuel |
[ Symptoms ] i have strep throat streptococcal pharyngitis prescribed clindamycin now feel awful [ Disease ] of course yes hpv can be transmitted from dried blood upto 7 days after you contact can find info online emt training text |
[ Symptoms ] red wine lowering blood sugar level hi i have type 2 diabetes last few years i am using metformin 2+2 tablets i noticed that red wine is very good for lowering blood sugar yesterday after supper i had 2 glasses of red wine and before going to bed i had only 3 8 sugar in my blood i understand that doctors do not want to say that alcohol is good but red wine for me glass or two is very good i did not try and prove with other alcohols but i can suggest 2 glasses of red wine a day regards zoran markanovic dartmouth ns canada [ Disease ] only one study has shown that red wine can potentially benefit people with type 2 diabetes so there seems to be no reason why you cannot have a glass or two per day assuming you are on your medication following an otherwise good diabetic diet and check your blood sugars regularly cheers |
[ Symptoms ] pain in knee hip right leg need key hole surgery [ Disease ] liposuction is not weight loss surgery it is cosmetic surgery you do lose fat cells but the most is 6 8 pounds of fat and most doctors take out less since it is dangerous to take out more in fact you might even retain water after the surgery which could increase weight and if you do consume more calories then you burn you will gain weight liposuction or not the point is this if you do not continue with or start lifestyle changes like regular exercise and consuming the same or fewer calories than you burn then you will gain weight liposuction simply is not a substitute for these things and does not magically cause weight loss you can ask the doctor how much fat was removed and get the weight of it and if you have another procedure that would add to it but again if you are loooking for significant weight loss liposuction will not do that |
[ Symptoms ] does a tetanus shot help prevent or lessen the occurance of cold sores [ Disease ] some women ride an emotional roller coaster as they pass through the years surrounding menopause they may feel moody and anxious at times or sad and teary at others but menopause is not the only thing that can cause a woman to feel like this other conditions including depression can cause feelings of hopelessness sadness and a loss of pleasure in things that were once enjoyable depression can also cause trouble sleeping changes in appetite difficulty concentrating and fatigue—things that can also be associated with menopause if you are having any of these symptoms you should talk with your doctor or gynecologist they can help you sort out what may be causing you to feel this way then you can get back to enjoying life again |
[ Symptoms ] where do i start if i have never exercised [ Disease ] with advances in technique the microsutures the instruments that we use the magnification and scopes pre and post operative care we can achieve fertility in 90 to 95 percent of the men after they have had a vasectomy and as far out as 42 years after they have had a vasectomy does it matter how old or archaic your vasectomy was not at all it is not the technique of the vasectomy that is important it is not even the number of years since your vasectomy it really is dependent on two factors one is the skill and expertise of the microsurgeon does he or she know what they are doing and can do it well as well as female factors if you fall in love with a 25 year old who is demonstrated prior fertility things are probably going to be great you do not need that much on the other hand if you fall in love with a 54 year old woman who is going through menopause then you are going to have a real hard time with conception no matter how good the surgeon is so it is female factor and skill and expertise of the microsurgeon are the major factors in determining the success of the reversal |
[ Symptoms ] can you get shingles on your upper hip [ Disease ] if you buy your own coverage i suggest you shop your options on healthcare gov to see what policies will offer you the best coverage at the lowest price you can buy separate policies but there is likely no need for it many of the dynamics that once made buying separately less expensive have been eliminated by the law |
[ Symptoms ] took chlamydia treatment had protected sex with a clean person 3 days after do i still have chlamydia a few weeks ago i was diagnosed with chlamydia i took the antibiotics on a sunday and was advised to not have sex for one week on wednesday i had protected sex with a person who does not have chlamydia i do not feel any different from when i had chlamydia but then again i did not even know i had it til i was tested alas what do you think [ Disease ] seems like talas malunion cavovarus foot start by physical therapy aiming calf stretching and plantar fascia stretching can help also orthotics can help finall resort if the above fails is surgical treatment good luck |
[ Symptoms ] can acid reflux disease be treated with medications [ Disease ] in many cases lifestyle changes combined with over the counter medications are all you need to control the symptoms of acid reflux disease antacids can neutralize the acid from your stomach but they may cause diarrhea or constipation especially if you overuse them it is best to use antacids that contain both magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide when combined they may help counteract these gastrointestinal side effects if antacids do not help your doctor may try other medications some require a prescription your doctor may suggest more than one type or suggest you try a combination of medications such as these foaming agents coat your stomach to prevent reflux h2 blockers decrease acid production proton pump inhibitors also reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes prokinetics can help strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter les empty your stomach faster and reduce acid reflux do not combine more than one type of antacid or other medications without your doctor is guidance |
[ Symptoms ] i had radiation therapy and chemotherapy for stage 4b2 cervical cancer is it possible my ovaries were not completely fried and i am ovulating again [ Disease ] mental health services must be a covered benefit in all new health plans sold on the individual insurance market for plans that start january 1 2014 that is a requirement of the affordable care act if you are currently not working i recommend you begin shopping for health plans through your state is health insurance marketplace which opened for business on october 1st without an income you will no doubt qualify for subsidies that are likely to lower the cost of your health insurance coverage and lower deductibles and other out of pocket costs just keep in mind these plans will not take effect until january 1 2014 |
[ Symptoms ] what is the math of a 48 year old and a 52 year having a baby signed worriedcoldstorm [ Disease ] you can not do the math unless you have all of the numbers in the equation i do not know anything about the medical history of either person it will depend on the medical status of the 48 year old man or woman and the 52 year old man or woman so i would suggest that you visit your respected medical providers for a consultation conceiving at a later age is not something you should consider unless you have all of the facts |
[ Symptoms ] i have not had a period for over a year i just started a period is this normal and can i get pregnant i am 53 [ Disease ] i am so sorry to hear you went through that not being able to catch your breath is a very frightening experience did your husband slap you on the back before this episode occurred if so it could possibly have caused it when a person gets the wind knocked out of them it is actually the result of a momentary paralysis of the diaphragm or large muscle below the ribcage that enables us to inflate our lungs a hearty slap on the back could possibly cause the diaphragm to seize up for a moment however since you have had two other episodes of this it is unlikely the slap on the back did it several conditions can cause a person to have momentary problems breathing from anxiety to heart issues if this situation continues i would suggest you visit your health care provider for an evaluation if you encounter a situation where you suddenly can not breathe and it does not get better please do not hesitate to call 911 the paramedics are very skilled and can help you cope with the problem quickly i wish you all the best |
[ Symptoms ] is their a certain brand of soap you can use to clean and uncircumcised baby [ Disease ] everyone is guaranteed coverage how much you pay will depend on your income you should qualify for a subsidy to make your health insurance costs more affordable log onto healthcare gov to see what your costs will be |
[ Symptoms ] how much alcohol is safe during pregnancy [ Disease ] alcohol use among women is as infrequent as one drink per year to as much as one or more drinks every day the latter example falls outside of the definition of moderate drinking which is defined as no more than one drink per day for women a drink is limited to either one 12 ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler one 5 ounce glass of wine or 1 5 ounces of 80 proof liquor while there have been arguments made for the benefits of moderate alcohol use for women as it relates to heart disease the risks far outweigh the benefits and may include driving while intoxicated negative interaction with medications even with certain herbal remedies an increased risk for breast cancer and in pregnant women the risk for developing fetal alcohol syndrome it is important that you know that women who continue to drink during pregnancy put their baby at risk for being born with fetal alcohol syndrome fas which is a pattern of physical and mental defects during fetus development during pregnancy babies born with fas may have facial abnormalities as well as damage to the central nervous system and brain resulting in mental retardation gallus detox center is a private inpatient detox facility that specializes in iv therapy medical detox if you have questions about our facility or detox method please call us at 855 338 6929 |
[ Symptoms ] my body temp has been at 94 2 96 8 of and on for over a week other than hypothermia what could cause this im 60 lbs over weight i have been tired and weak almost no energy a loss of appetite migraines after the low temp spells hot and cold sweats increase in thirst diabetes doesnt run in my family but its the only thing i could think that would cuase all these symptoms when i have the low temp spells i bunndle up drink hot tea and it doesnt help after i eat i feel better but then 4 5 hours later if i havnt eaten i feel it all over again should i go to doctor and be tested for diabetes [ Disease ] the answer is maybe but why take even the remote chance use a secondary form of birth control while you are taking antibiotics we do know that antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and nexplanon is just a different delivery system for the hormones used to prevent pregnancy you are wise to be careful |
[ Symptoms ] my eyes burn and water when i shut them and when im standing in the sun and the only way to relive them is to stand i was spreading horse manuer the day before [ Disease ] we had this same exact thing happen it is completly normal and has to do with the beginning of teething we switched to a rice cereal for this which seemed to help a little and also used the triple paste diaper rash gel it helped a ton with the rash nothing to worry about though as i said this is normal and will pass as hard as it is watching your baby scream when you wipe them with this terrible rash |
[ Symptoms ] what does it mean when iron levels are at a 4 in a woman over 50 [ Disease ] platelets are cell fragments derived from bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes platelets circulate in blood but are much smaller than red or white blood cells platelets are coated with substances that normally glide smoothly along the surface of blood vessels and other blood cells however when platelets encounter a damaged blood vessel they collect together in a plug to stop the bleeding a blood clot then forms sealing the platelet plug aspirin and other medicines like clopidogrel plavix interfere with platelets ability to clump together this helps protect against the sudden formation of blood clots inside blood vessels the cause of heart attacks and strokes antiplatelet drugs also increase the likelihood of abnormal or excessive bleeding |
[ Symptoms ] she got her periods since day after i fingered her with some precum can she get pregnant i fingered the girl on her 2nd day of period june 6th and maybe i had a little pre cum on my finger but at that moment i could not realize anything i did rub my finger over her body and then went in and pretty deep maybe hit her cervix once she got her periods over on 9th june and it was normal only and the duration of her cycle is normal and not irregular so is it possible that this might make her pregnant please help i am really worried [ Disease ] do not sound like herpes simplex to me but then again i did not examine you you are correct about angular chelitis as being the most likely explanation but next time show this lesion to a medical professional herpes tends to have a cluster of small and painful blisters and may be recurrent showing up again in the same place |
[ Symptoms ] is it safe to use otc meds for a yeast infection if i am unsure about being pregnant i took a pregnancy test a week ago and it was negative we however are trying for another baby my periods are irregular and always have been but after reading about yeast infections i am curious as to if i can treat it now since i do not know if i am pregnant or just late period but i need it treated asap as the slight itchdiscomfort is bothering me i have got a low immune system and often get yeast infections but have never asked my doctor of this [ Disease ] i think it is tough in that you want to balance your child is autonomy and also make sure they get the care they need i would ask your child to sign a release of information where their counselor at college is free to contact you and disclose information then have a discussion with therapist that you would like to be notified of future appointments so you can push your kid to attend and also of missed appointments some campuses may have a support group the student counseling service at college might be able to direct [you to] they may even run the groups |
[ Symptoms ] could i still have lyme disease i was diagnosed 4 yrs ago i never found a tick bite so i am not sure how long i had it before i started antibiotics i have never felt the same i am still just as tired and constantly achy in my neck and back i get terrible headaches that last days i get sharp pains in my arms all the time i randomly get dizzy and i have fainted a several times a year ago someone said it is allergies so i tried allergy medicines and just got sicker in sept i had mono i am 18 and i still feel like i am dying [ Disease ] based upon my personal experience along with my husband daughter and now hundreds of people that i have come to know through a variety of venues i am a professional counselor with 30 years of experience your symptoms can absolutely be attributed to persistent borrelia lyme infection and perhaps coinfections i strongly recommend you review the international lyme and associated diseases ilads website for up to date and accurate information because of what comes down to what is now willful ignorance many doctors are poiltical hacks rather than physicians like the expert who gave you horrible advice on this forum |
[ Symptoms ] my right tonsil is severely infected and is getting more swollen and infected with keflex medicine what should i do i have had a problem with getting tonsillitis over the past couple years but i mainly get it it on the left side however this time it is the right one that is infected i have been taking keflex for it for about 4 days and since that it has gotten more swollen and now completely covered in white puss and infection should i go to another clinic or hospital is there anything they can do since i am already on medicine [ Disease ] this could be a peritonsillar abscess one sided severe tonsillar swelling is the primary sign of this potentially serious problem since i can not see it my advice would be to seek medical care as soon as you can you need to be re examined unless your doctor specifically tested you for strep before prescribing the keflex failure to respond or even worse on antibiotics could indicate that you have mononucleosis mono so this should be considered when you are seen today |
[ Symptoms ] if you have mono should you discontinue the antibiotics given before diagnosis [ Disease ] “the at risk group now captures women with pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia gestational diabetes or pregnancy induced hypertension ” says [american heart association 2011] guideline chair lori mosca md phd mosca is director of preventive cardiology at new york presbyterian hospital and a professor of medicine at columbia university medical center in new york city “these complications are the equivalent of a failed stress test ” she says doctors use exercise stress tests to diagnose heart disease “if you do develop one of these conditions during pregnancy it is an unmasking of the risk that tells us your vascular system does not function ideally ” mosca says |
[ Symptoms ] i have urination issues i just finish going and when i stand up i have an urgent need to go again [ Disease ] you can provide your estimated income for 2013 and use that to see if you qualify for a federal subsidy if there are any discrepancies between your estimate and your actual income once you file your taxes you will want to let your state marketplaceexchange know so they can adjust any subsidy you are receiving |
[ Symptoms ] my teen has add and is taking adderall since it is a controlled substance should not he be monitored by a neurologist my son is 15 and has been taking adderall for nearly a year we first tried several behavioral techniques before trying meds to manage his add we found a pediatric neurologist at that time now his pediatrician is insisting that she can manage his care my teen has not had any issues with the adderall so far but since it is a controlled substance i worry if something should develop a pediatrician may not have the specific experience to handle it should i insist on keeping the neurologist [ Disease ] the pediatrician is certainly capable of treating and monitoring add medications for a 15 year old |
[ Symptoms ] accidentally taking 2 prenatal vitamins a day hello i swear the packaging on the beyer 1 a day prenatal directed one to take 2 vitamins each day while pregnant then i notice the bottle directs to only take one i have been taking 2 day for a week do i need to worry [ Disease ] hi as things go you should be ok but there are a couple of vits you can od on so this means sitting at your computer and going through the list on the packaging just to be sure there ok good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i have seizure like events [ Disease ] the high dose version to shrink prostates proscar has about a 4 dysfunction rate which is reversible when you stop it i do not know about the low dose propecia but once you stop it all should be fine again over time |
[ Symptoms ] i can no longer afford my health plan will i be able to decline my plan and sign up for the affordable care act [ Disease ] it depends on how the virus responds to early treatment when treatment fails to decrease the replication of the virus the effects can become life threatening and the infection can progress to aids even with treatment some people seem to naturally experience a more rapid course towards aids however the majority of hiv patients who receive appropriate treatment do well and live healthy lives for years |
[ Symptoms ] what causes skin tags [ Disease ] u need to check your kidney function and liver function tests check for fasting sugar and insulin levels and cortisol levels |
[ Symptoms ] broken collarbone 3 5 cm overlap its been three weeks after break and still feels broken or loose [ Disease ] phonophobia is a sensitivity to sound |
[ Symptoms ] i was told i was born with a small hole above my rectum and that it grew up by itself what is it called [ Disease ] well i want to start by saying that you should go over your lab results with your health care provider lab results do not exist in a vacuum what is abnormal for one person may be normal for another depending on their medical histories and many other factors in general sgotast is an indicator of liver health however elevated levels do not necessarily mean you have liver disease many things can cause elevated sgotast which is why you need to consult your health care provider to learn what these results mean for you personally ldl stands for low density lipoprotein which is the bad cholesterol in the total cholesterol equation we generally like to see ldl values below 130 if your number is higher than that your doctor will evaluate this result in relation to your total cholesterol numbers heart health and also that sgotast elevation hope this helps |
[ Symptoms ] i am 19 years old and have not had a period in over 4 months i have had brown discharge what is wrong with me i am not pregnant every article i find suggests cancer is there anyone who can say different or is the unfortunate obvious i have had an irregular period since my first menstrual cycle since i was 14 years old i have had time spans of months 4 <positive_smiley> between cycles but this discharge has only occured recently i have cripling migranes every day and 8 staph infections within the last year i do not know if those last troubles will help in answering me i am lost as to what is wrong with me [ Disease ] see a doctor or oncologist for better visual on your problems |
[ Symptoms ] when to replace a sanitary pad during periods if a pad does not get saturated after many hrs than it should be replaced or not i need to know the time hrs after a pad should be replaced because i have heard that a pad should be replaced after 5 hrs otherwise it can cause ovarian cancer because blood mix with gel & make a substance that is harmful i want to know is that true [ Disease ] it is not a mole but a skin outgrowth there are high chances that this may be a carcinoma a consultation with a dermatologist will be helpful tissue biopsy should be done to confirm the diagnosis |
[ Symptoms ] is there a safe alternative to latex condoms for the prevention of herpes for people who are allergic to latex [ Disease ] if i was you i would go to a good dr & have a checkup & talk there are some gr8 medications out there today i know as i am on 2 lots of antidepressants & 2014 is going to be the best year ever after 2 bad relationships 2 councillors & a physic lady & a new dr i am doing wonderful it took me 3 & a half mths before my new drug kicked in there is hope out there as my neice told me it is easier to stay up than get up one of the things even if you do not feel like doing it is getting up & being normal you will get there i had to do this & it was hard work i tell you but it gets easier & going to bed @ normal hours & plan your day & do everything you normally do ask you dr for a mild anti anxiety drug too until the other anti depressants kick in good luck |
[ Symptoms ] is it safe to take probiotics long term [ Disease ] triglycerides are a type of fat found in your body and your body uses them for energy high triglyceride levels increase your risk of developing health disease there is a lot you can do on your own to lower triglygerides here are some tips below exercise more often exercise can play a large role in decreasing triglyceride levels experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week lose weight weight loss can be a result from exercise and diet changes eating fewer calories can help you to lose weight a diet that is high in fruits vegetables lean proteins and low fat dairy products can help to decrease your caloric intake choose healthy fats eat less unhealthy fats found in meats butter dairy products and trans fats found in processed foods and margarine healthy fats are found in olive oil nuts and seeds eating more of these foods are helpful at lower cholesterol this is because of the omega 3 fatty acids also found in tuna salmon and mackerel following this link to other helpful ways to reduce triglyceride levels triglycerides is a fatty substance in the blood you need to avoid food that is white in color white bread pasta white rice cakes etc you also need to exercise more often run and work up a sweat at least three times a week you are young so that should work for you to get you are triglycerides in check i have the same problem but im 50 good luck hope this will help |
[ Symptoms ] can a viagra tablet be inserted directly into the penis [ Disease ] absolutely not rod is incorrect here as he is not actually a medical doctor you can insert it as long as it has been crushed up prior to insertion |
[ Symptoms ] can having a problem with your thyroid cause you to lose handfuls of hair at one time [ Disease ] certainly either under or over active thyroid can cause one to lose hair check with your internist or endocrinologist to be sure your thyroid levels are where they need to be |
[ Symptoms ] how can stevia help with diabetes [ Disease ] the pain from the tooth needing the root canal will only get worse if there is an infection it will get worse and could be very dangerous there are always treatment options extraction is an option but replacement of that tooth with a bridge or an implant later on could ultimately be more expensive i suggest calling your local dental society for some other treatment options like a dental school or hospital based program additionally most dentists offer easy financing options so do not give up on that tooth just yet |
[ Symptoms ] my mother is 61 retired and living with me i cover her living expenses is she still going to have to get health insurance even though she has no job [ Disease ] if she currently has no insurance you should look to your state is marketplace without income she is likely to qualify for medicaid coverage which would provide her with insurance at no cost if your state is not expanding medicaid she will likely qualify for highly subsidized health insurance there are exemptions for people unable to afford even the lowest cost plans however |
[ Symptoms ] i am a female to male transgender should i look at male or female asthma chart [ Disease ] hi yes you are right you should look at the female chart as your basic body internal environment is of a female thanks |
[ Symptoms ] my 15 year old has stomach cramps feeling nauseous and no appetite [ Disease ] hi she seems to be suffering from gastritis and indigestion problems antacids and probiotics can help she needs to eat more of fruits and fibre diet syrups containing digestive enzymes can help in digestion of food anti spasmodics should be taken for pain thanks |
[ Symptoms ] i take synthroid daily i do not recall taking my dose today should i be concerned or is it ok just to resume tomorrow [ Disease ] hi i recommend doing an endoscopy to your upper gastrointestinal tracks it seems you had a peptic or duodenal ulcer that healed i think you can ignore the whole thing good luck |
[ Symptoms ] is it common to have one ear infected yet have pain in the opposite ear i went to the clinic after 10 days of having a clogged ear it felt as if there was fluid in my ear and my hearing was fuzzy i was diagnosed with an ear infection in the opposite ear not the one that was bothering me is this common i was given drops for the infected ear but my other ear still feels clogged what should i do [ Disease ] i understand your concern see as you said your mother is suffering from active tb tuberculosis tb in the child should also be ruled out first it may be just pneumonia but tb should be ruled out with some more investigations mentioned below is the child gaining weight adequately what is her present weight was bcg bacillus calmette guerin given at birth when was your mother diagnosed and when tb treatment started investigations to be done1 mantoux test 2 complete blood count 3 gastric aspirate for afb acid fast bacilli treatment planan antibiotic should be given for seven days regarding follow uprevert back with the answers to the above questions to a paediatrician online > <link> |
[ Symptoms ] will getting the flu shot or a meninghitus shot cause ketones [ Disease ] no ketones are not caused or exacerbated by a flu or meningitis vaccine |
[ Symptoms ] what are the possible side effects of boniva injection [ Disease ] ice compresses and ibuprofen assuming you can medically use this type of medication wear open toed shoes for a while elevate your legfoot you may want to consider buddy taping your injured toe to an adjacent uninjured toe to give it more support |
[ Symptoms ] can taking clarithromycin 500 mg make my ulcer pain worse [ Disease ] hi found you this on wikipedia in humans induced lactation and relactation have been observed frequently in primitive cultures and demonstrated with varying success in adoptive mothers it appears plausible that the possibility of induction of lactation in women or females of other species who are not biological mothers does confer an evolutionary advantage especially in groups with high maternal mortality and tight social bonds the phenomenon has been also observed in most primates in some lemurs and in dwarf mongooses lactation can be induced in humans by a combination of physical and psychological stimulation by drugs or by a combination of those methods some couples may stimulate lactation outside of pregnancy for sexual purposes now what is above may sound a bit odd now read this bit below the stimulation need not be intentional epidermal touching such as with finger tips tongue or lips mental stimulation with normal brushing of nipples against the inside of brassiers can induce lactation of course it may be embarrasing but you should not be scared if it really bothers you try avoiding sexual thoughts or remove focus on some one you find attractive wear a bra one size larger etc have also found you this lactating is linked to the hormone named prolactin only when that hormone is very high you can lactate in a normal situation that hormone is high during last months of pregnancy and after the child is born and continues to be high for the duration of breast feeding if the prolactin is high without pregnancychild breast feeding it means that your hormonal system is out of balanced in a big way simple blood tests with your md full hormonal pannel blood tests will you closer to a diagnosis the causes of your hormonal being out of balance can be multiple and it is true somebody mentioned that pituitary tumor is one of them also hypothyroidism is another one in my practice i see a lot of women that have adrenal fatigue do not ask you md about it because they do not study in school such thing only alternative practitioners andor hypothyroidism the most common cause is long term stress untreated it will eventually get to sterility and very early menopause if you are talking about a pituitary tumor there is medication and holistic natural way of treating it before surgery in fact for all hormonal imbalances there are alternative natural ways of balancing this last part come from steady health see so it could be you just out of balance with your hormones interesting and do hope it helps you good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i have been constipated with pain for a week my doctor says i am iseverely impacted after x rays nothing is working because i have a very high fiber diet exercise regularly and generally have no elimination problems at all my doctor thinks it could be caused by stress and dehydration i am now drinking less coffee and drinking tons of water my doctor has had me try the following ~ milk of magnesia metamucil glycerin suppositories and now lactulose i have very small amounts of diarrhea about once a day nothing is working at all any suggestions rx or natural [ Disease ] hi sounds like somebody either needs an enema or a high colonic irrigation either should give you a good old clean out good luck |
[ Symptoms ] i am 17 and i have not had a period in 3 months dont know why looked into poi not sure if it is it but i have the symptoms i have also been having period cramps for the three months i have gained about ten pounds and i am getting acne which is abnormal for me [ Disease ] normally hair goes through a regular growth cycle during the anagen phase which lasts three to four years the hair grows during the telogen phase which lasts about three months the hair rests at the end of the telogen phase the hair falls out and is replaced by new hair the average person loses about 100 hairs each day losing excess hair can be a normal part of growing older but it also can have other causes including drugs or disease as they age men tend to lose the hair on top of their head which eventually leaves a horseshoe shaped ring of hair around the sides this type of hair loss is called male pattern baldness it is caused by genes from both parents the idea that men take after their mother is father is a myth and it is fueled by the male hormone testosterone in female pattern baldness the hair loss is different it thins throughout the top of the scalp leaving the hair in front intact a number of disorders can cause the hair to fall out people who have an autoimmune condition called alopecia areata lose hair on their scalp as well as on other parts of their body other health conditions that can cause excess hair loss include medications such as antidepressants retinoids nsaids blood thinners birth control pills and other hormonal treatments high blood pressure medications chemotherapy and radiation severe infections major surgery overactive or underactive thyroid other hormonal problems severe stress autoimmune diseases such as lupus fungal infections of the scalp pregnancy and childbirth certain hair care practices such as wearing tight ponytails or weaves or regularly bleaching or perming the hair can also lead to hair loss some people compulsively pull out their hair this psychological disorder is called trichotillomania when hair loss is related to a medication stopping the drug usually prevents further hair loss and the hair will eventually grow back hair also tends to grow back after most illnesses radiation therapy or chemotherapy wearing a wig or hat can hide the hair loss until the hair returns hair transplants are a more permanent hair replacement solution hair lost to male pattern and female pattern baldness will not grow back on its own but there are medications that can help slow hair loss and even regrow hair minoxidil rogaine is a cream that is available over the counter to treat men and women finasteride propecia is a pill that is available to men only by prescription topical or injectable cortisone may also help regrow hair lost to certain conditions |
[ Symptoms ] i low level laser therapy for bad cirrculation in legs covered if it has been reccomended by primary physician compression stockings have not worked to improve circulation my primary physician has suggested low level laser therapy is it covered under medicare [ Disease ] doctors recommend many things that insurances refuse to cover as a payable benefit doctors do not set the parameters of insurance policies so we are really at the mercy of those who write the checks |
[ Symptoms ] my husband is worried about dropping dead [ Disease ] not enough information first what kind of eardrop second you should never clean out your ear with a q tip earwax is a beneficial protective coating for the sensitive skin lining of the ear canal and should not be removed there are many causes for an earache so you will need to repost with more information as soon as you throw out those q tips |
[ Symptoms ] i had a radiofrequency surgery done on the back of my heels still having pain [ Disease ] certain antihistamines should be avoided by men that have prostate problems older antihistamines like diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine can aggravate the symptoms of bph these older antihistamines can also cause drowsiness which could be a problem if you already experience drowsiness from the ms contin you should talk to your pharmacist who can help you find an antihistamine that will not interfere with your condition or your current medications |
[ Symptoms ] i keep getting bacterial vaginosis and he keeps getting a rash around his waist are we passing something back and forth i have been treated for bacterial vaginosis 4 times and my sexual partner for over a year has a reoccurring rash around his waist he said his doctor said it was a bacterial infection are we passing something back and forth i have already been checked for a std and it was negative [ Disease ] ivf is the most common type of art and there are other variations on the basic procedure some of which remain controversial people should learn about both the benefits and risks of any medical procedure intracytoplasmic sperm injection icsi a single sperm is injected into an egg if the egg is fertilized and develops normally it is then transferred to the uterus this has been a significant advance in treating men with low sperm count or disorders related to sperm movement couples who undergo the procedure should be aware that if their infertility is caused by a genetic defect that defect could be passed to the child pre implantation genetic diagnosis an individual cell from a growing embryo is removed and used for genetic screening during ivf blastocystculture a blastocyst a developed embryo is cultured and transferred to the uterus after five or six days compared with the three days for typical in vitro fertilization cryopreservation human eggs and embryos are frozen so that they can be kept viable they are stored in liquid nitrogen at 320 degrees below zero assisted hatching an opening is created in the egg shell surrounding the embryo to help it implant in the uterus this procedure has not been shown to be beneficial for everyone undergoing art those who may benefit from assisted hatching include couples who have preserved embryos their own or donated by cryopreservation couples in which the mother is of an advanced age or couples with a history of multiple failed ivf attempts the fda does not regulate individual art procedures but the agency has cleared devices for use in art procedures examples are biopsy devices dissection needles sperm and embryo delivery catheters and solutions used to process and maintain sperm eggs and embryos |
[ Symptoms ] i had a gallbladder removed i have a small tear leaking [ Disease ] oral herpes typically is caused by direct contact like kissing or by fresh exposure to the herpes virus as a fomite contaminated surfaces technically if the person using the mouse has an active herpetic lesion on the lip picks at it and then touches the mouse it will be contaminated if you then touch the mouse and touch your lip and are susceptible to herpes you may get it these are all big if is and theoretical most people have have oral herpes have no clue where they got it or from whom genital herpes comes from sexual contact orally or during intercourse less commonly it could come from shared contaminated sex toys but this is not the typical transmission route you can use your own wireless mouse or at least wipe it off before using it of course the keyboard desk a pen etc is going to be a possible fomite as well |
[ Symptoms ] shooting pains in my back side bottom – doctors say they do not know [ Disease ] hi there are a lot of possibilities but you have to be more specific where exactly is the pain what increase the pain and what relieves it is there numbness in your lower limb which one upper limb that may be a kind of lumbago or simply some disc lesions in your middle or lower back which can be confirmed with mri and xrays…please reply with the answers… |
[ Symptoms ] do antibiotics really expire i have cipro for what i think is diverticulitis the antibiotic i have says it expired 10 months ago do i need to get new meds [ Disease ] i have to say that medications are not the same as milk they will not sour in most cases but beyond their expiration date they may lose some potency especially if they have not be stored properly your cipro may be okay but i would advise you to check with your pharmacist first |
[ Symptoms ] what are the symptoms of heart failure [ Disease ] the symptoms of heart failure are related to the changes that occur to your heart and body and may be moderate to severe depending on how weak your heart is the symptoms can include congested lungs fluid back up in the lungs can cause shortness of breath with exercise or difficulty breathing at rest which is often worse when lying flat in bed lung congestion can also cause a dry hacking cough or wheezing fluid and water retention less blood to your kidneys causes fluid and water retention resulting in swollen ankles legs and abdomen called edema and weight gain symptoms may cause an increased need to urinate during the night bloating in your stomach may cause a loss of appetite or nausea dizziness fatigue and weakness less blood to your major organs and muscles makes you feel tired and weak less blood to the brain can cause dizziness or confusion rapid or irregular heartbeats the heart beats faster to pump enough blood to the body this can cause a fast or irregular heartbeat if you have heart failure you may have one or all of these symptoms or you may have none of them in addition your symptoms may not be related to how weak your heart is you may have many symptoms but your heart function may be only mildly weakened or you may have a more severely damaged heart but have no symptoms |
[ Symptoms ] what is hypertension [ Disease ] what number is consider dangerous high blood pressure my grandma has 18980 do we need to take her to the hospiral she is 89 years old |
[ Symptoms ] i was considering getting semi or permanent eyeliner how will this affect my skin and eyelid tissues [ Disease ] swelling in the face can be normal but it may also be a sign of infection immediately call the surgeon that removed the tooth to ask about the swelling if you cannot immediately contact the surgeon make sure your son is taking an antibiotic use ice packs on that side of his face to help reduce the swelling |
[ Symptoms ] can a woman stop using testosterone cream cold turkey i am a 50 yo female and had uterine cancer 4 years ago and underwent a total hysterectomy since then i was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica which is now in remission i noticed a much decreased sex drive and talked to my gyn who gave me a prescription for testosterone cream i began using it almost two months ago and have seen no change in the sex drive i have high cholesterol and high bp and currently take two bp meds i want to quit using the cream should i reduce slowly thanks [ Disease ] you can just stop it but it is always best to discuss this with the doctor who has been treating you first |
[ Symptoms ] how often should i target my abs in my workouts and what abdominal exercises work best [ Disease ] starting october 1 go to coveredca com that is california is health insurance marketplace where you can shop for a new health plan it sounds like you might qualify for financial assistance to help lower the cost of a new health plan |
[ Symptoms ] why does not medicade pay for oxycottin [ Disease ] she is coughing for a reason so the first and most important step is to find that reason does she have asthma bronchitisbronchiolitis pneumonia influenza there are so many reasons there are few if any recommended medicines for cough in children some are expectorants that cause her to cough probably not something you are interested in but children especially girls do not ask me why cannot hock up phlegm there are cough suppressants but these may be contraindicated since the cause of the cough is not known some people are safely using honey to quiet a cough and certainly a humidifier is helpful my recommendation is for you to have her properly examined while most causes are viral a few are bacterial and require antibiotics |