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Reproductive Health | my wife is pregnant for 4 months now but she doesn't 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? | umm wait! i mean she didnt get in this situation by herself. men dont understand how it is to be pregnant. sometimes it isnt comfortable to have sex when your pregnant! not to mention your getting bigger and bigger everyday and you have all these hormones going crazy. just be patient she'll come around! |
Other | can you supsitue prozac for xanaz? | no. they are very different drugs ( xanax not xanaz) |
Reproductive Health | is it possible to dilate even if u havent lost ur mucus plug? i dont even know if i have or not. i have been having contraction that get slightly worse as the weeks go on and i can tell the baby is moving down but im not sure if ive lost my mucus plug or not or even if u have to lose it to start dilating. i'm 34 weeks ... | yes you can. when you have lost your mucus plug it will be a pink or reddish show after going to the bathroom. i had that experiance. |
Reproductive Health | i'm 16 girl and i've had my period for 2 years. now i havent had it for 4 months. not pregnant i've never had sex. | it's not uncommon for your period to be irregular at times especially when you are young. are you more stressed out than usual? have you lost weight recently or have you been exercising a lot? these things can all affect your period. if your period doesn't return in a month or two you might want to talk to a doctor to ... |
Other | can you get an infection from a superfical dog scratch? . the scratch didn't bleed and it was cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and applied neosporin after. | most helpful answer you can get an infection from any scratch. a dog a stick a fingernail etc. a dog is really no more risky than any of those things. basically anything that breaks the protective integrity of your skin has the potential of causing a secondary infection. you have done the proper thing by immediately wa... |
Other | how do you tell the difference between a cyst and something else? . i found a nickel sized lump on my bikini line that hurts and is solid with a little give at the touch like cysts i've had before do but the skin above it is redish and looks bruised. is it possible it's something more like a tumor or just a cyst that c... | well it certainly could be a cyst. or it could be half a dozen other things i can think of off the top of my head. our skin is prone to developing many types of weird lumps and bumps. the good news is most of the time these go away on their own. sometimes they burst and emit fluid. other times they just seem to disappe... |
Reproductive Health | i expelled my paragard iud age 2 1/2 years of happy use. age 25 never pregnant. am i likely to expel a second one? . since most expulsions happen in the first month or so i'm wondering if this is some fluke. i really need long term reliable birth control and am very concerned about hormones. | hi have a read through rthis link below some it matchs your problem but as you like an iud why not just go for a copper one this way there is no hormones. the link <link> just copy into google to open and read. hope this helps you. good luck |
Other | is it true that oils help black hair grow? if so which are best recommended. what's the best way to take care of black hair that will help it to grow more and break less? what products can you recommend? | i do not know any special oils applied to the scalp or ingested that will cause black hair to grow faster and stronger. sorry. |
Other | how long are you contagious to other people when you have sinusitis and tonsilitis? | sinusitis and tonsillitis are not technically contagious. exposing someone else will not necessarily give them you exact same disease. it is the germs (bacteria viruses) that can be contagious but exposure to those germs will not necessarily result in the same or any disease since everyone's immune system is different.... |
Other | my 14 y/o daughter has rapid heart rate of 130-140 feels shaky and lightheaded. should i take her to see a dr? | yes. a rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and those other symptoms should be medically evaluated. |
Other | is allegra d available over the counter? | no allegra-d is not available without a prescription. alternatives to allegra-d are available like claritin-d and zyrtec-d. ask your healthcare professional if using one of these products as a substitute would be ok for you. |
General Health | could my daughter have a health issue? . my daughter is 2 years old she weighs 49 pounds and is 38 inches tall. her pediatricians keep telling me just give her more fruits and veggies but i do. it's rare if i give her any junk she runs around the house but gets tired quickly which is obviously because of her weight. sh... | i would go back to my md and tell him to take some blood work. the first thing you need to rule out would be if she is anemic which can easily be taken care of by giving her iron supplements. my grandaughter is very big for her age as well she is 3 and very large however she is very active. if you don't feel like your ... |
Other | can i take naproxen with lansoprazole | since naproxen can cause stomach issues. the reason you are taking lansoprazole and the fact that i do not know anything about you or your medical history this patient-specific "okay" should only come from your medical provider. |
Disease Prognosis | touched same pen paper & car surface as man with shingles which i've had. my husband & teen niece/nephew never had pox. man with shingles says his shingles are 2-3 weeks old. my husband is 51 and has copd & tachycardia & had pneumonia several times a few years back. his nephew has aspergers & autism & his niece has bel... | ok so let's back up a moment and run through what shingles is how it gets transmitted and what effect it has on different groups of people. shingles is caused by the varicella virus. this is the same virus that causes chickenpox. you cannot get shingles unless you have had chickenpox. if you have had chickenpox you can... |
General Health | my health plan no longer covers allegra-d. what else can i take? | allegra-d is in the same drug class as zyrtec-d claritin-d and all its generics. all three of these medications used to be prescription strength. a few years ago claritin and all its products converted to over-the-counter status which led other medications in its class to make the switch from prescription to over the c... |
General Health | i am a 53 year old female and have osteoarthris and in good health otherwise. my question is coffee bad for arthritis? | hi this bit is coffee bad for arthritis there's a lot of mixed answers on this question. so suggest you try just cutting coffee out for a week see how things go. like am i better for not or just the same. but i will tell you now any kind of tea is best made in a tea pot that’s the british bit in me we older people love... |
Other | i'm allergic to eggs! can i get the flu shot? | studies have shown that flu vaccine can be safely received in people with a history of mild reactions to egg with some additional safety measures. people with mild reactions to eggs – specifically those who have only experienced hives – should receive the influenza vaccine with some additional safety measures such as o... |
Chronic and Systemic Diseases | is garlic safe for my diabetic dog. 8 year old bichon with atypical cushings and diabetes he takes 7 units of novalin insulin bid flax hull and melatonin 3mg bid sugars are consistantly high and is going blind | i am sorry to hear about your dog and his health challenges. while garlic is not usually a part of a canine diet it will not harm him. his breath may be a bit more challenging when he kisses you but don't keep from loving him back. hi i have a diabetic dog as well. i am just now seeing your post and would like to recco... |
Other | has short in stature. rides a school bus. feet dangle. a medical concern? if so what can be done to correct it? | if you are concerned about this person's short stature he should be evaluated by a pediatric endocrinologist (i am assuming this is a child but i do not know the age). there can be medical intervention like hgh (human growth hormone) for some forms of short stature if this intervention is done before the growth plates ... |
Reproductive Health | how do sexual problems affect women? | the most common problems related to sexual dysfunction in women include: inhibited sexual desire: this involves a lack of sexual desire or interest in sex. many factors can contribute to a lack of desire including hormonal changes medical conditions and treatments (for example cancer and chemotherapy) depression pregna... |
Other | can bells palsy symtoms mimic a brain tumor? | these two medical problems are very very different. bell's palsy just follows the nerve pathway on one side of your face often resulting in a droopy eyelid or crooked smile. it tends to get better over time. it would not be common for a brain tumor to present as bell's palsy although some neurological disorders can cau... |
General Health | my wife's bcbs health insurance in texas is being cancelled dec. 31. i've tried daily since oct. 2 to get info at healthcare. gov regarding "eligibility. " i can go no further even though the website says the application is "complete. " i have gotten the runaround from the call center and others regarding this glitch. ... | the situation is very frustrating and you're certainly not alone in facing obstacles. one other option you might want to try is to speak with folks in your area trained to help consumers through the process. you can find someone local here: localhelp. healthcare. gov. |
Other | i've been dealing with seborrheic dermatitis for about a year. how can i further control and prevent it? | seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be a combination of over-production of oil glands and yeast on the skin's surface. unfortunately seborrheic dermatitis can be a lifelong problem characterized by prolonged inactive periods and flare-ups. if you suffer from seborrheic dermatitis consider using selenium- or ketoconazol... |
Other | i just contracted chlamydia. i have been with the same woman for 6 months. does this mean my girlfriend cheated on me? | hi try this as a thought chlamydia can stay hidden deep in body tissue for a long time so with this thought do you think she has cheated you or could this have been inside your own body for anything liker 15 years or longer its could be just the same for your g/f. please don't go breaking up without the full knowledge.... |
Disease Prognosis | why is it risky for a diabetic to get a tattoo? | diabetics are more prone to infections. infections that can get out of hand. many tattoo establishments are not known for their high-levels of sanitation. |
Other | can weight gain supplements be harmful to teenage boys. my son is 16 & started lifting last year. he wants to buy weight gain supplements & claims they're all natural. i am against this because he is not done with growing & don't feel it will be safe in long run. please give advice. ty | i am not a big fan of them either. not only do that not work the extra protein load has the potential of harming the kidneys. i think you are wise to discourage their use. |
Other | my three month started vomiting this morning and hasn't been able to keep anything down. what could the problem be? | there can be many reasons. from a viral infection (viral gastroenteritis) to a congenital problem with the stomach. because of the age and possibiltiy of dehydration it is imperative that this baby be seen by her medical provider. |
Other | how can i find a good orthodontist or oral surgeon for my daughter? | first i would ask your pediatric dentist for a referral. if that doesn’t work contact the local dental society in your area. |
Other | how long do you need to stop taking valtrex to get a shingles shot? . i've taken valtrex every day for a few years. 500mg. | hi! i really think you should consult a doctor for this since i'm not a medical professional i don't want to give advice that might hurt you inadvertently. to do this you should go on healthtap where you can access a doctor through a video consultation really easily and can give you legit advice. goodluck! <link> |
Disease Prognosis | what things increase a woman's risk of infertility? | many things can change a woman's ability to have a baby. these include: age stress poor diet athletic training being overweight or underweight smoking excess alcohol use sexually transmitted infections (stis) health problems that cause hormonal changes such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and primary ovarian insufficien... |
Other | can perming a girls hair kill head lice and nits | no. and you would not likely find someone to give a perm to girl with head lice (unless you planned on doing it yourself). it would be best to properly treat the head lice first with some effective lice medication and then have the perm. |
Other | is fried chicken a starch? | no it is primarily a protein and fat. there may be some starch (carbohydrate) on any breading but chicken is not considered a starch per se. |
Reproductive Health | hypothyroidism. will taking synthroid affect my fertility since it causes irregular menstrual patterns? | i suppose it could affect your fertility if it caused irregular menstrual patterns but it could also help - it regularized me a bit actually. generally being healthier will probably help your fertility and hypothyroidism can mess you up quite a bit. if you respond badly to synthroid you might want to try nature throid ... |
Reproductive Health | periods baby's. me and my. boyfriend have been trying to have a baby for the pass year and my period seems to be a lil irregular as of jun 28 2015 it is now oct 28 2015 and i am having two periods in one month. bloating and cramps any advice on what's going on | a woman's menstrual cycle is unique to each woman so the only way that you can determine a cause or causes of your irregular flow is to see a medical professional such as a gynecologist. there is really no way to blindly guess "what is going on" blindly over the internet without any medical history and a careful diagno... |
Other | which adults should not get the flu vaccine? | you should not get the influenza vaccine if you: are severely allergic to eggs developed guillain-barre syndrome within six weeks of receiving the flu vaccine in the past had a severe reaction to the flu vaccine in the past have a severe allergy to any vaccine component the nasal spray flu vaccine can only be used in h... |
Other | who should get a seasonal flu vaccination? | the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for all children older than 6 months as well as teenagers. it's also recommended for adults considered to be at higher risk of complications. that includes: people with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus kidney disease heart disease lung disease and a weakened immune syst... |
Other | why are steroids injected? | injecting steroids into one or two local areas of inflammation allows doctors to deliver a high dose of medication directly to the problem area. when doctors give steroids by mouth or intravenously they cannot be sure an adequate amount of the steroid will eventually reach the problem area. |
Other | i had a minor surgical wound open today. can i use super glue after closing it with a butterfly bandaid in the middle? . it is in a bad location. the coccyx above the anus and sitting on the toilet caused it to open at the bottom. | i do not think it is a good idea for you to super glue a surgical wound near your anus. please call your medical provider for patient-specific advice in this matter since i do not know the size of the wound how it was closed (and when) or the reason for the surgery in the first place. |
Sensory Health | do i need eye glasses. i'm a 41-year old female. for the past 3-4 days i've been experience a mild quivering/jumping sensation in my left eye. i've also felt a general tightness in this eye. i've had 20/20 vision up to this point. could this be a sign that i need eye glasses or could it be a sign of something? . . . . | those are not typical symptoms of a visual acuity problem so it would be wise to see a good eye doctor for a careful examination. it would not be possible to even guess at the reasons for your array of symptoms without a hands-on evaluation. in this case first you have to consult with your doctor if the problem can sol... |
Other | im a blood type my mother is o- and my sister is o- and the guy i was told that was my father is o- is it possible | this is an interesting question. blood type is inherited from genes contributed by each parent. in order to produce offspring with type a blood at least one parent must also have type a blood. two parents with type o blood can only produce offspring with type o blood. it gets a little complicated because for example ge... |
Reproductive Health | my wife is pregnant. because of this we are not able to find a health insurance provider who can cover maternity. are there any insurance providers who support maternity? | all health plans offered on the exchange/marketplace 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 ... |
Other | does the age affect the success of braces? | the mechanical process used to move teeth with braces is the same at any age. so the benefits of orthodontic treatments are available to both children and adults who wish to improve their appearance and bite. the main differences between treatments in adults and children is that certain corrections in adults may requir... |
Other | what does wrecked mean? . vi udbetaler danmarks højeste skrotpræmie for din skrot bil. alt har interesse. vi køber skrotbiler brugte biler varevogne skadede biler firehjulstrækkere 4×4. <link> | thank you. |
Other | how do i take ibu? | if you are taking the over-the-counter product read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. if your doctor has prescribed this medication read the medication guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking ibuprofen and each time you get a refill. if you have any questions ask you... |
Reproductive Health | can i use vicks vaporub during my pregnancy? i have a cough that won’t go away. i'm 38 weeks pregnant. | i would ask a few additional questions around the duration and type of the cough and if you have seen a health care provider previously for the cough. in some cases it is not a good idea to suppress a cough as it can lead to infection etc. we do not have well-controlled studies regarding the use of vicks vaporub in pre... |
Other | can i take clindamycin if allergic to ceclor and bactrim. just had a horrible reaction to bactrim. doctor prescribed clindamycin but am afraid to take. just wanting to make sure it will be ok. | your pharmacist is always a good resource for these answers when you pick up your prescription but bactrim (sulfa) clindamycin and ceclor (cephalosporin) are all different and unrelated antibiotic drug classes. i have no idea if you are allergic to clindamycin too but you should be able to take it. this is probably why... |
Reproductive and Urinary Health | can you have a uti/bladder infection even if urinalysis done by a lab is negative for bacteria? . (u/a also negative for everything else. ) | it is the urine culture not the routine urinalysis that gives the definitive answer. keep in mind that nearly 50% of women with "classic" urinary tract infection symptoms (burning on urination frequency and urgency) do not have a uti. other causes such as urethritis urethral irritation from clothing/soaps/sexual activi... |
Other | is an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy considered a clean or sterile procedure? | yes. it is the best way to do a directed biopsy with less chance of an infection. |
Other | what baby blues? | "baby blues are very normal and very common. having a baby even if it's a second or third baby is a sea of change in your life " says catherine monk phd herbert irving assistant professor of clinical psychology in the departments of psychiatry and obstetrics at columbia university college of physicians and surgeons. "t... |
Other | i believe i have a fish bone stuck in my throat do i need to see my doctor and can i wait until office opens tomorrow? . ate fish this past thursday. i am constantly aware of the discomfort. swallowing is more uncomfortable with the end of my swallow. i feel the sensation at the back of my throat to about 3 inches belo... | most helpful answer an er doctor has the equipment and most-likely the skill to locate an remove a fish bone. i am not sure your primary care doctor is equally-equipped and skilled and may send you to an ent specialist. these tiny bones can be unbelievably annoying so it is your choice to wait or not. |
Reproductive Health | my husband wants me to have oral sex will i get sick if he comes in my mouth. i was physically and sexually abused as a child. my husband knows about this. he has asked if i would preform oral sex for him will i get sick if he comes in my mouth? are there germs that can also make me sick. when i was forced to do this a... | i am so sorry to hear about your childhood molestation so i can understand that oral sex with your husband could surface some of those past demons. having a consentual caring sexual relationship with your husband is not the same. i trust that your husband will be respectful and understanding about your reluctance. i ca... |
Reproductive Health | can my girlfriend get pregnant if i cleaned the precum off and pulled out? asap. ok so me and my girlfriend had sex with a condom but we were still horny so i cleaned off the cum and everything so my dick was dry and i pulled out can she still get pregnant | hi yes reason there would have been sperm still in your urethra and these would have got out it only takes one of our men to get a women pregnant and this would depend on the time of her cycle or in some cases not. if she's not pregnant. next time either get her on the bc pill or just get extra condoms. good luck |
Other | can you get bunions in your hands. can you get bunions in your hands or is it more likely it is arthritis? | hi if your joints are swelling its a good chance its arthritis you could try what i take for something else but it keeps my arthritis under control its a mix on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic all very good for you. just how see below. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste an... |
Other | small white bumps on female pubic area with hard centers. they do not hurt. hi i am a 23 year old female and i started noticing small white bumps on my pubic area and a few on my inner thigh. they do not hurt. when i pop them a small hard substance comes out and it bleeds alot. heals in a couple of days. i am married a... | sorry to hear you're going through this. despite the fact you're married if you ever had sex with anyone besides your current partner you could have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (std) and not have known it. for example human papillomavirus (hpv) which causes genital warts often produces no symptoms. keep i... |
Other | can ciprodex otic be used in the eye? | absolutely not. |
Medication-related | can a 4 1/2-year-old taking zyrtec daily also take a dose of benadryl on the same day? | i do not recommend giving your child benadryl on top of zyrtec. they are both antihistamines and will individually have the coverage your child needs for allergy relief. however you need to partner with your pediatrician or other health-care providers to make sure this dose is safe and effective for your child. both me... |
Other | what can i do to treat sinusitis at home? | home treatment may relieve symptoms of pain and pressure associated with short-term (acute) sinusitis. home treatment may improve drainage of mucus from the sinuses and prevent the need for antibiotics. there is no scientific evidence to support the use of home treatments in sinusitis but you may find one or more of th... |
Other | is rosiola a type of molluscum? | roseola is a virus and is not related in any way to molluscum other than the fact that they are both viruses (different ones). |
Other | what may cause blood in the stool? . more importantly what may cause a lot of bright red blood in the toilet after bowel movement and a rather large blood clot? i had to remove myself from the toilet to clean myself and found the blood clot. about the size of a small chicken liver and almost the same consistency. no mo... | the source will need to be found so you will need to see a medical provider for an examination. it could be a fissure (a tiny tear in the anal area) a hemorrhoid (internal or external) a polyp or? |
General Health | i have a cyst inside my left kidney will i have to have surgery? | i don't have any information about your case so it would not be possible to determine if your kidney cyst will require surgery. only your urologist -- someone who knows your case -- can make that determination. |
Cardiovascular Health | is having a blood pressure at 133 over 82 bad? | you have a good blood pressure. |
Other | i brush my teeth floss and scrape my tongue twice a day. i don’t see any tartar. can i go for a cleaning in 9 months? | yes you can. but the preferred timing is every 3-6 months based on your dentist's recommendation. you may think that you are removing all of your dental plaque but you cannot see below the gum line in the deep dark spaces that allow the bad bacteria to grow and proliferate. these are the bad bacteria that eat away bone... |
General Health | how do i know if i qualify for a subsidy in the health insurance exchanges? | if you earn between 100-400% of the federal poverty level (fpl) you are eligible for a subsidy on the exchange. in 2013 the fpl is $11 490 for one person and $23 550 for a family of four. if you are unsure if you qualify it is still simple to find out. the application for health insurance on your state’s health insuran... |
Other | my feet hurt. how can a podiatrist help me? | if anyone can help your painful feet a podiatrist can. someone who studies just feet for four years is clearly the expert. after a careful examination and perhaps an x-ray a podiatrist will be able to make a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. this can range from getting some custom-made shoe inserts (orthotics) to an... |
Other | what factors contribute to a successful nose job? | at consultation the evaluation includes a lot of factors some patients aren’t aware of. it’s not just the shape or size of your nose. it’s the quality the material there that is available to work with. for example thick oily skin tends not to drape down even though you shave down the bump and narrow the tip because wha... |
Other | is it safe to breastfeed after being stung by a bee on the neck? | yes it is safe. |
Skin Conditions | my vagina is itching has small bumps at the opening and the discharge is small white lumps is it a yeast infection? . i was with my boyfriend and he was rubbing my lady parts and a few days later we did that again. the next day i awoke to my vagina itching and burning and really sore to touch. i checked the discharge a... | hi sounds very much like a yi so choices are over the counter meds or there are natural remedies just read through these links. <link> <link> <link> just copy one at a time into google to the www. to open and read. all good stuff and hope it helps you. good luck |
General Health | could minor surgery cause signs of multiple sclerosis exacerbation such as clumsiness dizziness and muscle spasms? | people will frequently relate onset of symptoms to certain life events (surgery car accident etc). it is not clear if there is cause and effect but we know that stress can affect the immune system. there is also some work to suggest that ms patients may have exacerbations more frequently when under stress than not. so ... |
Reproductive Health | can a girl get pregnant if there is sperm in the swimming pool but there was no sexual contact? | there are a number of reasons why this should not work. one the chlorine should disrupt the sperm. two water is toxic to cells because of the difference in the content of the cell. anyway you look at this it is very unlikely to conceive this way. |
Other | what is flu shots? do they make you get the flu when you get the flu shot? | you cannot catch the flu (influenza) from a flu shot or the nasal vaccine. it is biologically-incapable of causing the actual illness. the flu vaccine only helps protects against true influenza. not colds and not the "stomach flu" which is not a form of influenza. |
Reproductive Health | i have been on ortho tri-cyclen lo for nearly a year. my period started a week early this month. what could this mean? | ortho tri-cyclen lo contains a low amount of estrogen. sometimes your own hormones can rule over the pill form that you are taking. other factors can also throw off your cycle like stress. sometimes women’s’ hormones can also "talk" to each other causing women in the same vicinity to become regulated to the same cycle.... |
Other | is it safe to have another baby after i delivered three by c-section? | you can certainly consider having another infant. however all the information in our literature would tell you not to consider having an attempt at a vaginal birth. you are at too high a risk to consider this. i think of myself as very progressive and will always consider a vbac for patients but not someone like you. t... |
Other | is it okay to train abdominals every day of the week? | just as you wouldn't (or at least you shouldn't) train the same body part everyday you shouldn't train your abs everyday. your abs like other body parts need time to recover. it's during the recovery phase where your muscles grow stronger preparing them for even better performance on the next ab workout. instead give y... |
Other | what happens to someone when they get osteoarthritis? | osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints breaks down and wears away. when this happens the bones rub together and cause damage and pain. in most cases it takes years for cartilage to break down. it's hard to know how fast arthritis may progress. the time it takes can vary from person to person... |
Other | how long does menopause last? | there are no established time limits as to when menopause begins. or ends or how long a woman would be experiencing menopause-related symptoms. every woman is different. |
Other | how is diarrhea treated? | absorbents. absorbents are compounds that absorb water. absorbents that are taken orally bind water in the small intestine and colon and make diarrheal stools less watery. the two main absorbents are attapulgite and polycarbophil and they are both available without prescriptions. examples of products containing attapul... |
Reproductive Health | sexual health? how can i increase my semen (due to much masturbation). i m starting masturbation in the age of 14 yr. regularly many time in a day. now i am 28 yr. i have following major problems:. 1. erectile dysfunction. 2. premature ejaculation. 3. low sperm count (after masturbation semen has comes only 4-5 drops a... | if you would like to impregnate your wife you may need to curtail your excessive masturbation for a few days so that your sperm count does increase and your prostate has enough time to replenish your semen volume. there are not other ways. i find it difficult to believe that you are having erectile dysfunction if you a... |
Other | does ice cold drinks affect gerds? | not sure about gerd but they suggest not drinking really cold drinks with ibs |
Other | my 2 yr old has had a fever on and off the last 2 weeks why does it keep coming back? . he had a fever 2-3 days then it went away and about a week and a half later it came back and hes had it off and on for 3 days now. i have been giving him medicine and it temporarily breaks the fever but then it comes back. he has a ... | a fever is the body's normal response to fighting off a pathogen (virus bacteria) or respond to inflammation. there can be hundreds of reasons for a child to get a recurrent fever but in most cases it tends to be one or more of the over 200 respiratory viruses. fevers are not dangerous but finding the reason is importa... |
Cardiovascular Health | what causes portal hypertension? | the most common cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis of the liver. cirrhosis results from scarring of a liver injury caused by hepatitis alcohol abuse or other causes of liver damage. in cirrhosis scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver. other causes of portal hypertension include blood clots in the... |
Other | does vicks inhaler contain any antihistamine? | no. but the menthol in the inhalor sooths irritations and often makes breathing feel easier. |
Other | is it true that calcium makes garcinia cambogia ineffective? | there is no research i can find that shows that calcium makes garcinia cambogia ineffective. it seems companies add potassium and calcium to increase its absorption. again i can find no studies that show that calcium increases or decreases absorption. |
Reproductive Health | i had a tubal in 2003. i am currently 41 years old. my period is 2 weeks late. should i be concerned about pregnancy? . my period has been regular for the last 12 years. | no really. while post tubal-ligation pregnancies have happened they are very very rare. a more likely cause would be hormonal changes associated with being perimenopausal. not uncommon at age 41. time to see your gynecologist. normal 0 false false false microsoftinternetexplorer4 for real how to get your ex lover back ... |
Other | can i inject pavaverine (like used in erectile dysfunction) into a clitoris and get the same stimulation results? | no. absolutely not. |
Reproductive Health | is it possible to get pregnant a week after ovulation but 1 wk before your preriod? | yes. ovulation isn't just one day that can be accurately predicted (unless you have an ultrasound at home! ) it is a window of several days. the ovary will release an egg it will be captured by the fallopian tubes and perhaps become fertilized by any sperm that may be viable along this route. the egg remains quite vuln... |
Other | how much should i feed a 5 1/2 month old cereal? also how much breastmilk should he be getting in a day? | i assume you are pumping your breasts. otherwise nature does not really allow you to know how many ounces your baby is getting. basically. breast is best so give him what he wants. cereral at this age is just practice eating so a few ounces is just fine. mix the cereal with the breast milk. |
Other | can you contract ringworm on your skin from scalp ringworm? | potentially yes. it happens to wrestlers all of the time. ringworm is not a worm as you may know but a skin fungus. |
Other | what medicine is recommended to treat kids with fever related to reye syndrome? | the preferred medicine for children with fever is acetaminophen (tylenol others) ibuprofen (advil motrin others) and naproxen sodium (aleve). |
Other | how is a sinus infection treated? | for sinusitis caused by virus infection no antibiotic treatment is required. frequently recommended treatments include pain and fever medications (such as acetaminophen [tylenol]) decongestants and mucolytics. bacterial infection of the sinuses is suspected when facial pain nasal discharge resembling pus and symptoms p... |
Other | are there natural ways to help firm up the skin on my face for a more youthful look? | the most natural way to help your skin look younger and firmer is to incorporate the following anti-aging steps: 1. exfoliate gently and daily. (exfoliating cleanser) 2. use a moisturizer with sunscreen and antioxidant vitamins a c and e. 3. moisturize at night with a second dose of vitamin a (retinol) and peptides. |
Other | can you live without a heart? . i have a science school project that is all about the heart! can you fill me in? | yes you can live for a few seconds until your brain dies. the definition of death varies but the cessation of a heart beat and the cessation of brain activity signals the end. i would not have liked to be a victim of the ancient aztecs -- the ones that pulled your beating heart from your chest. you can also live with a... |
Reproductive Health | how much a 20yr old girl who is 4'9 88. 5 pds is normal or under weight? could she get pregnant at this weight n height? . she always weight the average weights of 88. 5 to 99 pounds her whole life is the normal could this be the reason she havent had a baby yet. | i don't know how long this person has been trying to conceive but if it has been a year or more of unprotected intercourse attempting to become pregnant it is time for her and her partner to seek the help of a fertility specialist. there are dozens of reasons for a couple's failure to conceive. size and height may not ... |
Other | 18 year old guy uncircumcised virgin. my problem is that my penis gets swollen when i masturbate well the outer skin. i'm 18 uncircumcised and still a virgin. as i masturbate i could feel a mild sting on the skin and the outer skin of my penis gradually swells. and this happens every time. i don't masturbate too freque... | i'm neither a guy nor a urologist but one thing i feel pretty confident saying is this: circumcised or not masturbation shouldn't hurt (or sting uncomfortably). of course the penis always swells when it's aroused. the swelling causes the penis to stay erect for penetration during sexual intercourse. if that's the type ... |
Other | my dentures collect food are very uncomfortable and are not held in by the glue. what are your suggestions? | dentures can be very difficult to get used to. they need to be removed and rinsed as much as possible. implants can solve a whole lot of problems. i strongly suggest that you seek implant treatment. |
Other | my year-old recently had a reaction to peanut butter. are more kids are getting peanut allergies because of vaccines? | typical childhood vaccines do not have peanut allergen in them. i am cautious with the flu vaccine for those that are egg allergic but most of the time the vaccine can still be given in that case as well. |
Other | what can you do if your teeth have stains after your braces are removed? | the best thing to do is get a cleaning and have any residual stains looked at by your general dentist. many stains may need further polishing or whitening in order for them to be removed. |
Other | are mosquito bites dangerous? | for the most part no. but it is possible to get west nile virus infection from a mosquito bite. the majority of the time the local allergic reaction they cause are more of an itchy nuisance than a health hazard. |
Other | how do doctors determine hom much blood you've lost. family member bleeding internally told he only has 4 1/2 pints of blood left. he rcvd a transfusion of 5 pints of blood. | this was an estimation of course since the amount a blood that an adult human can be variable. blood counts like a hemoglobin or hematocrit can determine to some degree the level of anemia. by giving blood. one unit at a time. and watching the response to those tests a medical provider can estimate blood loss based on ... |
Other | how is crohn's disease different from ulcerative colitis? | while ulcerative colitis causes inflammation only in the colon (colitis) and/or the rectum (proctitis) crohn's disease may cause inflammation in the colon rectum small intestine (jejunum and ileum) and occasionally even the stomach mouth and esophagus. the patterns of inflammation in crohn's disease are different from ... |
Other | what is coronary artery disease? | coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) is a build-up of fatty material in the wall of the coronary artery that causes narrowing of the artery. one has to have at least one blockage of at least 70% narrowing to be told that he has coronary artery disease |
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