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what does genital herpes look like? | <link> if you want know more about this you can ask for doctor for help too |
if i have health insurance now can i keep it through 2014? . what if i start a new plan december 2013 can i keep it through december 2014? what about after that? i am told that underwritten plans are much cheaper than obamacare. is this true? | whether you can keep your current 2013 plan for another year depends on where you live and your insurance company. i suggest you call your insurer directly to see if that's an option for you. underwritten plans for people who don't qualify for subsidies do tend to be cheaper. that's precisely because insurers have been... |
i have frequent constipation feeling bloated and have bowel movements around 4-5 days on average. large-hard stools. that are difficult to pass and i'm asking now because it's been getting worse the past year or so and effecting my every-day life. <negative_smiley> what should i do? are probiotic supplements a solution... | any sudden changes in bowels should be checked out by a healthcare provider. here are some things you can do in the meantime: increase fiber: gradually increase fruits vegetables whole grains and beans/legumes. these foods contain fiber that help with constipation. it's recommended women (19-50) get 25g of fiber daily ... |
cheating husband. i caught my husband masturbating by our dog licking his penis? help i don't know what to do. | get a new husband or send this one for some serious counseling. teach the dog to bite. my name is alexa peterson from the united states. i wish to share this testimony about this young man called dr. okodo has just done for me. this man was able to make my mother happy with his great spell. we're rich. we could finally... |
im 37 1/2 weeks pregnant. i have tightening in my abdomen which last about 30 seconds andlike every 10 minutes if less. my water has not yet broke but wondering if these are real contractions or not? can anyone help? | could it be braxton hicks? |
if i have intercourse with someone that is allergic to amoxicllin while im taking it will they have a allergic reaction? | no. that would not be very likely. |
how long can i give a baby asprin to my dog for a fever. my 10 lb chi has an ear infection he has chills and a fever he also is panting. his ears smell i used a antibiotic ointment on a q tip and let it run into his ear the smell in his ears are not as bad but still there and he then started the chills and is shaking. ... | hi if this was not a vets advice? then you should not be given human drugs to your dog unless you were advised to by a vet. get your dog to a vet asap tell him/her what you have been giving it. good luck |
why does the cdc recommend hiv screening for all pregnant women? | if a mother is hiv-positive during pregnancy hiv treatment can improve her overall health and can greatly lower the chance of passing hiv to her infant before during or after birth. the treatment is most effective when started as early as possible during pregnancy. |
how do i safely stop taking simvastatin (10 mg)? . i do not nor have i ever had high blood pressure. my cholesterol count before simvastatin was 234. . a stress test 3 years ago showed that there are no blockages or build up in my arteries my heart is in good shape; as a matter of fact the cardiologist told me i had th... | my husband is currently on crestor but has been experiencing muscle ache in both of his hamstrings. he exercises regularly and eats sensibly. is it safe for him to quit taking the crestor "cold turkey"? |
i have an anxiety problem? | yes i agree. get blood tests especially thyroid done to see any derangements in the blood elevels. so that they can be treated by appropriate medicines |
how can being diabetic and pregnant affect the baby? | a common problem among the babies of pregnant diabetic women is a condition called "macrosomia " which means "large body. " in other words babies of diabetic women are apt to be considerably larger than others. this occurs because many of these babies receive too much sugar via the placenta because their mothers have h... |
sharp back neck and arm pain on the left side. this began suddenly about 12 hours ago. the pain worsens with movement such as using my left arm turning my head to the left or lifting my head in general. the main spot of pain feels like it's near my spine just under my left shoulderblade. if i sneeze the pain shoots up ... | you should see your doctor. sharp pain like that could be a sign of something serious but there is no way to know without seeing your doctor. this sounds like a pinched nerve or possibly nerve damage. cat/mri will be required for diagnosis. |
my husband is on medicare. are the premiums based on both our incomes? . since we can't get life insurance we have put up a little money. does that count against us? | it is your household income that determines whether or not you're eligible for subsidized health insurance. your husband's medicare coverage has no bearing on premiums for health insurance purchased through the marketplaces. if you file taxes jointly you must include the amount the two of you earn together. and it's im... |
im taking 3 different supplements everyday is that ok? . im a boy almost 16 years old and im tired of buying and trying lots of skin products just to cure my acnes. so i stoped using acne treatment products and started taking supplements today and its vitamin c 1000mg vitamin b i dont know and zinc 14 mg. is that ok? i... | hi and no there probably an extreme upper limit on what we can take but your no where near that i have 7 first thing each morning for ed vits just before breaky's which is 5 more 2 at lunch and 5 after dinner 67 this year do think they keep you healthy so your ok have a look at this link give it a good read through and... |
i have many symptoms: chills shakiness trouble sleeping weakness need second doctor opinion? | my tsh is 9. 43 and my t4 is 6. 1 their were no t3 results on the test |
is there a statistical possibility an abdominal x-ray could miss a pregnancy/fetus? . the past 8 mos. i'm having the same pregnancy symptoms i had with my son. i started the year with late periods. then breast tenderness morning sickness food adversion cravings & weight gain in the spring. i experienced flutters in the... | most helpful answer well there is pretty much zero statistical probability that an abdominal x-ray could miss an 8-month fetus. could an abdominal x-ray miss an 8-week embryo? it's possible if the radiologist or other health care provider wasn't looking specifically for an embryo or fetus. but even at that any abnormal... |
hey have a sinus infection. am i better off with amoxicillin 875mg or amox-clav 500mg? | hey you are better off seeing a medical provider first so you can be properly examined diagnosed and treated. most sinus infections assuming you have self-diagnosed correctly are viral and do not require any antibiotics. if there is a bacterial component you may need to treat for more days have from leftover prescripti... |
sebaceous cyst on neck can mupirocin 2% ointment be used to treat this | mupirocin (bactroban) may help a draining infected sebaceous cyst but this antibiotic ointment will not cure one that is still intact and under the skin. these have to be surgically removed. |
can fungal infection cause low grade fever? | this is a chronic fever which is called as pyrexia of unknown origin when we are unable to ascertain a cause. as your blood tests and x-ray are normal lung infection is ruled out. conditions causing chronic fever are numerous. also certain infections like tuberculosis hiv and malignancies can cause it. but in your case... |
how can i fight dental problems while taking antidepressants? how do i prevent tooth loss or other oral side effects? | some antidepressants dry out your mouth. but most times this only lasts for the first couple of months. fluoride supplements and xylitol chewing gum can help protect your mouth. some antidepressants increase tooth grinding. be on the lookout for waking up with stiff or achy jaw muscles. your dentist may need to make a ... |
what is subclinical hypothyroidism? | subclinical hypothyroidism refers to a state in which patients do not exhibit the symptoms of hypothyroidism. these patients also have a normal amount of circulating thyroid hormone. the only abnormality is an increased tsh level on their blood work. this implies that the pituitary gland is working extra hard to mainta... |
i was due for the depo shot december 21st. didn't get it and had unprotected sex the next day. am i pregnant? | it depends on how long you where on and did you have your period |
8 weeks pregnant umbilicus is infected | hi. its a superficial infection and u need not worry for it. u are already taking the right precautions and treatment. dress it daily with good antiseptic solution and apply local antibiotic cream. it will heal spontaneously and there wont be any complications. dont worry. thanks |
could i have genital herpes and not know? | unless no one has ever kissed you and unless you've never had sex it is possible that you've picked up an oral or genital herpes virus. oral herpes usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1) shows up as cold sores or fever blisters on the mouth. even a casual peck on the lips from someone with a cold sor... |
what conditions does ibu-drops treat? | ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache dental pain menstrual cramps muscle aches or arthritis. it is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). it works by blocking your body... |
i have one purple nipple. it's acts weird. i am 16. just had my period and when it stopped only one nipple became very sore and part if my armpit also. the nipple was first very pink and today it was almost purple when i woke up. it has a normal shape it's not swollen. it acts completely different from tr other nipple ... | i'm sorry you're going through this but i'm glad to see you're so vigilant about your breast health. way to go! first let me say breast cancer in a 16-year-old is exceedingly rare. i want to put your mind at ease about that. the problem is likely something far less serious. it wouldn't hurt to get this situation checke... |
if you have a cold can you still get the flu shot? | if you are sick with a fever you should wait and get your flu shot at a later date. if it is just a cold or other type of mild illness you can receive the flu shot. |
i noticed an itch on my scalp i’m now scratching uncontrollably? | warts try ice salicylic acid(every day) duck tape if it does not work then see a dermatologist |
will 30 year olds on medical assistance due to disability be able to have dental work done? . other than extraction of damaged teeth? | dental insurance is not included in health plans sold through the marketplaces except for children. and even people who have medicare coverage due to disability don't have dental coverage unfortunately. |
i have pain in both testicles and the left testicle is kind of swollen. i thought std's but test came back normal. i also have been having pain during urination and lower abdominal pain? and like i said my urine test for std's came back clean. what could be the problem? kidney stones? ive been having slight pain around... | there can be many reasons but it would not be possible for me or any medical provider to be able to specifically determine that cause you your testicle pain blindly over the internet. you will need to see your primary care medical provider or a urologist. |
i am 49 years old and have dry skin and pimples in the jaw line. can you suggest an effective acne remedy? | you may be suffering from hormonal acne. up to 50% of all women experience some form of adult hormonal acne the week before their period. some women are even more prone to adult acne because they have larger problems with androgens. these are women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. because the overabundance of androgen... |
what side effects could occur from suddenly stopping lexapro? | suddenly stopping a medication like lexapro can cause withdrawal effects which can lead to symptoms such as tiredness agitation confusion or a burning sensation. if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or any other bothersome symptoms you should contact your doctor. |
the top of my scalp continually itches after a complete facelift. my dermatologist said it was hives. what can i do? | your first step will be to visit with your surgeon and discuss the details of your procedure. certain face-lifting procedures may result in a transient sensory nerve injury which can lead to hypersensitivity and/or pruritis (itching). |
i'm taking amoxicillin 500 mg. can i take acetaminophen for the pain and how much? | i would need to ask some additional questions around why they are on an antibiotic and what kind of pain are they having and for how long. i would then ask if they have a personal medication record so i can see what other prescription and over-the-counter medications they are taking. if acetaminophen seems like a prope... |
while using contraceptive pill will i remain protected during pill free days? | i guess you are taking combination pill that is hormonal contraceptives containing both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). these act by preventing your ovulation and making your cervical mucus thicker. you need to take combination pills within five days after the start of the period. then you need not fol... |
can macular degeneration cause pain? . my mother in law has pain in the ritgh eye than spikes to acute and goes down to mild. the pain comes and goes it usually the "ttacks does not last long. she thinks in could be macular generation because she was test for glaucoma and was negative. at gross examination she has the ... | i'm sorry to hear your mother-in-law is going through this but i'm glad she had glaucoma ruled out. severe eye pain should not be ignored. eye pain generally is not a symptom of age-related macular degeneration. i'd suggest your mother-in-law make an appointment to see an ophthalmologist (as distinct from an optometris... |
my hip is very painful doctors didn’t find anything? | hi. really i need some more details to understand the problem. what aggravates the pain? what makes it better? what does it feel like? is there any numbness or other sensation? do u have pain in your back? u said you had xray and mri? which part? please let me know the answers so i can help you get it thanks |
i have tried to enroll in health insurance for 6 weeks. . i've talked to over 30 people and the computer problem that won't let them enroll me has not been resolved. am i just out of luck if this is not resolved by dec. 23 or march 30th? | i am so sorry to hear of your difficulty getting enrolled. i am sure this has been very frustrating for you. my recommendation is to go to www. healthcare. gov again. just this weekend the administration made some upgrades to the website that are supposed to allow it to handle more traffic. you may also try to log on e... |
my mother is type ii diabetic woke up with marks under her right breast? | it does seem to be a type of spider bite. she being a diabetic has shown more signs of inflammation around the bite. if she is fine then i do not think there should be any worry. apply olive / palm oil and local antibiotic creams. the wound will be fine soon. |
what about people who have health insurance through work but pay an amount bi-weekly for aetna? . my husband is a mailman and we get a slight discount for health insurance. it has gone up again and is becoming unaffordable. we have never switched because of my pre-existing condition. are we eligible for a plan in the m... | anyone can buy a plan through the marketplaces but if you get insurance at work it's unlikely you'll be eligible for the tax credits that can lower your costs. |
how to judge a person wisely? | every person has numerous traits or habits. a person is sum total of his thoughts words and actions. when you think of judging a person it is making a global judgment. if you really need to be objective you need to judge a person's actions habits and thoughts individually. but i get what you mean to ask. here are my th... |
how do i prevent scabies? i recently had a scabies exposed visitor but no symptoms myself as yet. | this is a very good question and i'm glad you asked it. scabies is a skin mite that is spread through direct contact. direct contact can mean skin-to-skin or contact with linens or other items in which the mites are hiding. one way to prevent getting scabies is to avoid any skin-to-skin contact. since you know your vis... |
i got my nipples pierced 2 weeks ago. they are dry & itchy an get crustys on the balls of the barbell. are they infected. i put neosporin on them and yesterday i started putting bandaids on them. when i sqeeze them i see nothing oozing out but the day after i put the neo on them i see crustys on the balls? | yes there is a very good chance that you have a secondary infection that may require more than just topical neosporin. i would suggest that you see a medical professional to have your oozing pierced nipples properly examined and treated. you may need an oral antibiotic. |
what is outcome of shingles? | for most people the lesions heal the pain subsides within 3 to 5 weeks and the blisters leave no scars. however shingles is a serious threat in immunosuppressed individuals - for example those with hiv infection or who are receiving cancer treatments that can weaken their immune systems. people who receive organ transp... |
is aerobics a good exercise to loose fat in belly? | yes |
i sprained my ankle 7 months ago and still am not 100%. 7 months ago i slipped on ice outside my driveway and heard a large pop sound when i fell. at present day i can walk comfortably. i have full range of motion in all directions except upwards. meaning if i grab my foot and pull it towards me. there is pain inside m... | i "sprained" my own ankle about 20 years ago and it still hurts. unfortunately i waited too long to get a proper diagnosis assuming it was "just a sprain". i tore some ligaments and because of the delay in having an mri it could not be repaired. i suggest that you do not repeat my own mistake and have a proper examinat... |
pain in head neck left arm and lower back xray shows degeneration here are my mri results? | in my opinion c2/3 are causing you head /neck pain c5/6 causing numbness in your fingers i recommend physical therapy to fix your round shoulder and forward head you also need to lose some breast weight by lowering or stop carbohydrate intakegood luck |
i have diarriha vomiting hot to cold shivers and mild stomach pains | sorry to hear you're going through this! it sounds awful. many conditions could cause those symptoms. one possibility is food poisoning. if you're not running a fever it's probably ok to wait things out to see if the symptoms get better. meanwhile try to sip water or at least take ice chips. the combination of vomiting... |
what kind of doctor does one see for hemorroids? | a colo-rectal surgeon (protologist). |
does smoking effect your pulse? . i smoke and when i smoke before giving blood my pulse is usually high is this normal? | smoking is by far the hardest on the heart increasing a person's resting heart rate by at least two to three beats per minute. this along with obesity bad eating habits (high sodium foods can add to the load on the heart). |
how many bathroom trips in a day are considered "frequent urination"? . 30 year old overweight woman concerned about diateties. no other noticeable symptoms | this is an excellent question and i'm glad you asked it. it's also kind of a hard question to answer. everyone's bathroom habits are different. usually when we talk about "frequent urination " we mean "more frequently than is normal for you. " but because type 2 diabetes specifically is a disease that can come on gradu... |
is malaria a particular problem for children? | yes. all children including young infants living in or traveling to malaria risk areas should take antimalarial drugs (for example chloroquine and mefloquine [lariam]). although the recommendations for most antimalarial drugs are the same as for adults it is crucial to use the correct dosage for the child. the dosage o... |
what specific treatments are there for hair loss in women? | female hair loss treatments include minoxidil (rogaine) hair transplants hair powder fibers like toppik wigs hair extensions and weaves. non-fda-approved and off-label use of propecia may be discussed with your doctor. minoxidil (rogaine) is available over the counter and available in 2% 4% and 5% concentrations. it ma... |
precum in second time. is there any pre cum if i ejaculated n den immediately started again after properly washing. i mean in second time is there any precum? and it wasnt fully erected. how much the cases of getting preg in this situation? . i know there is some left over in the ducts. and that is what making some con... | if you had a microscope you would most likely find viable sperm happily swimming around in just about any fluid coming from the penis including urine after an ejaculation. the fluid that you see at the beginning of sexual activity that you call "precum" is seminal fluid and that too can have live sperm. after ejaculati... |
does acupuncture help with fibromyalgia? | i don't perform acupuncture myself but a lot of my patients have tried it and most of them like it. the duration of benefit is highly variable ranging from a few hours to a few months. i'm sure some of the results depend on the experience and training of the acupuncturist. some studies show acupuncture is a helpful tre... |
i had 8 negative pregnancy tests and then 1 positive? | this means you are more probably pregnant as the urine pregnancy test will usually not become positive in most women until a missed period or about a week after implantation. the urine test is usually positive at a missed period but only about 25% of pregnant women will test positive with the hpt 2 days before a missed... |
can gallstones cause vomiting and unable to keep food down | yes |
can lymph nodes come back? . i have had 2 lymph nodes in 2 years. but this one is more painful while running or walking for a long period of time. what should i do? and ive had it for a week. | have your medical provider check those "lymph nodes". lymph nodes are always there. they do not come and go but you may only be able to feel them (or see them) when they are enlarged or inflamed. the nodes are there for a reason but it will take a bit of medical investigation to determine the underlying cause or if the... |
how can i learn to relax while fighting breast cancer? | there are a number of exercises that you can do to relax during your breast cancer fight. these exercises include breathing muscle and mind relaxation relaxation to music and biofeedback. first be sure that you have a quiet location that is free of distractions a comfortable body position (sit or recline on a chair or ... |
i have been having pain behind and above my right eye for 3 to 4 days now? | travelling +vision problems + probably chronic sinusitis (in the morning headache) all of them suggest cluster headache which will improve on its own also get a pair of glasses and check your sinus glands good luck |
why am i having stomach cramps lower pack pain and shortness of breath. tired all the time. i have had stomach cramps in my lower region and havnt had a normal bowel movement in four days. i have lower back pain due to this problem and shortness of breath. its very difficult to walk at times. i have gien my self three ... | you definitely should see your doctor. the shortness of breath is a concern and you don't want to ignore that. in addition your lack of bowel movements and change in size of stool is also something that should be checked by your doctor. i would go ahead and make an appointment so you can get to the bottom of what's hap... |
i've been on birth control for a year. started bleeding two weeks early. its heavier then normal. should i be worried? . i had sex a day before my period we did not use a condom. my period came as normal. two weeks later i started spotting. everyday it keeps getting worse. i take my pill and within an hour i bleed a bi... | i wouldn't worry. there are many factors that can through off a period. however if it continues exactly the same for 2-3 more months i would get an appointment with a ob-gyn. there could fibroids ovarian cycts the list is long. |
can i take abraxane if i am pregnant or nursing a baby? | abraxane could harm the fetus when given to a pregnant woman. women should avoid becoming pregnant while they are undergoing treatment with abraxane. tell your doctor if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking abraxane. men should be advised not to father a child while receiving treatment with abrax... |
will radiation therapy cause my hair to fall out? | you may notice some hair loss usually in the treated area. |
can supplements help lower cholesterol like red yeast rice? or niacin? . i don't want to take any more drugs if i don't have. i take meds for high blood pressure and diabetes. | hi the top answer makes me look a bit silly seems i did post a first answer it should have read something like this but would not have had the spacedoc in it or the link to the red yeast rice just sorry. hi ok he's on statins the go to www. spacedoc. com lots to read from a famous space doctor <link>. f-parsley/ on thi... |
decreased blood flow to tissues is called ischemia? | you're pretty close. the term ' ischemia ' refers to decreased oxygen delivery to various tissues. decreased blood flow can contribute to ischemia (since blood delivers oxygen) but ischemia can occur even with adequate blood flow. for example if something about your blood reduces its ability to carry oxygen molecules--... |
what if you get a job in 2014 that provides health insurance benefits and then are laid off during 2014? . can you apply for aca insurance at that time or do you have to wait for an end-of-year open enrollment period? | if you lose a job and your employer-sponsored health insurance during the year you can shop for coverage on your state marketplace even if you are outside the open enrollment period. losing employer-sponsored insurance is considered a “qualifying event ” which gives you an opportunity to shop for a health plan and appl... |
i am suffering from knee pain loss of appetite and vitamin b12 deficiency. please help me. | you might have developed knee osteoarthritis which is a wear and tear of the joints because of excessive weight on the weight bearing joints. this mostly occurs with advancing age but these days it is not uncommon to find it in young obese individuals. i would advise you to get hemogram x-ray knee joint serum calcium v... |
grandson 7 yrs old 4'9' and 125lbs. younger brother tested pos. for strep. hes vomiting fever slept for 2 days . severe headache hasn't ate anything but 2 tbs of applesauce wont drink anything just wants to sleep. he says his side has been hurting him and the stomach cramps could be from him about to vomit. went to doc... | i agree with you. testing him for strep would have been prudent although he was not experiencing a severe sore throat. there can be other reasons (intestinal virus) to account for his array of symptoms. preventing dehydration is essential. i suspect he is nauseated so there are medicines that can be prescribed so that ... |
we are in the jungles of equatorial new guinea and developed open sores and swollen legs? | in my opinion you have a viral infection complicated in your friend by lymphangitis if you start treatment early it is managable iv ceftriaxone or penicillin should be very effectivegood luck |
when someone can't work due to sickness are they given an order or form? . so a member of my family claims that they can't work due to medical reasons. whenever asked every couple of weeks or months there's a new or different reason. if a doctor really orders them to not work will they write some type of letter or form... | if a person cannot work for medical reasons the person is considered disabled temporarily or permanent. documentation is usually provided to the person's employer stating that this person is unable to work but the employer (or anyone else for that matter) does not need to know the specific reason(s). that is privileged... |
can hand and mouth disease be caused by contact with animal urine or stools or dirty living conditions within the home? | no. hand foot and mouth disease is a human virus most likely acquired at school or where other children congregate. it is not from unsanitary conditions or exposure to animal excrement/urine. |
is it normal to have pinkish red (blood) when you have a uti? | it's always a bit unsettling to see blood in the urine -- or anywhere it's not supposed to be! a small amount of blood in the urine is not uncommon when you have a urinary tract infection (uti). have you been diagnosed with a uti by your health care provider? if not you should not assume blood (even just a pinkish ting... |
would a sprained neck induce a headache | it can. some of the muscles of the neck attach directly to the skull. this can cause a muscle tension type headache. |
what should i do -- or not do -- to my hair to help it grow longer faster? | topical minoxidil is what you need to be applying to your scalp to help achieve thicker hair and to keep it in the actively growing anagen phase for a longer period of time. you must use if for 6-12 months every day and twice daily in order to see optimal results. i read about minoxidil and it says it is for people who... |
my boyfriend and i had sex using both the pill and a condom. the condom broke. should i worry about rubber inside me? . we think most stayed on his shaft and i found a small piece about 3/4 inch x 1/2 inch. like it ripped and a portion tore off. do i have to worry about this causing tss? . | no you will not get tss from a piece of condom (most likely latex not rubber). if there is a retained piece it will not likely cause any problems but you can carefully check with your finger or use a gentle warm water douche to wash out any possible remnants. |
bowel movements r fatty slimy and greasy and float. yuck. ! blood wk for celiac disease negative. can you help? | so first i was wondering if this might have something to do with your diet because i remember this was a side effect of 1) eating olestra (fat free chips) and 2) some of the weight loss medications. then i looked to see why this happens and the explanation was malabsorption. here is an older article on olestra but it g... |
my mother has diabetes. she currently has allergies and a runny nose. what can she take? | allergy symptoms such as a runny nose are best treated with an antihistamine like chlorpheniramine (chlor-trimeton). antihistamines are safe for people with diabetes to use. i would not recommend any products that contain pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine such as sudafed or sudafed pe. these medications may increase blo... |
how does the supreme court decision on health reform affect those with a preexisting condition? | starting in 2014 insurers will no longer legally be allowed to deny coverage to anyone because of their medical condition or charge them more for that coverage. |
can accupuncture relieve eye pain? | it would be nice to know the cause of the eye pain before addressing ways of dealing with it. see an eye specialist first. |
what is the name the drs call the vagina after a total hysterectomy when they have reshaped it. had the op 18 years a go cant remember the name the doctors gave it | it is still called a vagina. after a hysterectomy the vagina really doesn't change very much other than the fact that it now ends in a pouch rather than the cervix (opening to the uterus). the vagina is 95% just the way it was. |
what causes orthostatic hypotension? | orthostatic hypotension has many potential causes some affecting only one part of the system that supplies blood to the brain and others affecting two or three. loss of fluid within the blood vessels is the most common reason to develop the symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. the fluid may be water or blood depending ... |
what causes osteoarthritis? | primary osteoarthritis is mostly related to aging. with aging the water content of the cartilage increases and the protein makeup of cartilage degenerates. eventually cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking or forming tiny crevasses. in advanced cases there is a total loss of cartilage cushion between the bones of th... |
my 2 y/o's ankle/foot was crushed with heavy steel yesterday. no fracture on xray. is an aircast walker recommended? . my son was playing at the base of our home treadmill while i had the unit raised to vacuum underneath it. upon lowering the unit my son's foot was crushed in a 1 inch gap between two heavy steel surfac... | aw poor baby! and poor mom having to go through this. i would not recommend self-treating this. i would do as the doctor said and wait to see how your son is doing in 5 days. your doctor has very good reasons for recommending your son's foot not be casted (immobilized) for a period of time. it's possible that immobiliz... |
i heard that fluoride can damage teeth. if so what are the alternatives to fluoride toothpaste? | fluoride can be so effective that it can stain teeth brown. there are several methods of repairing the brown spots. the brown stain is not actually damage but a product of the "hardening of enamel. " |
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. |
what is the difference between omeprazole (found in prilosec zegerid) and esomeprazole (nexium)? | esomeprazole (nexium) is very similar to omeprazole (found in prilosec zegerid). each medication contains the same active isomer or component which is what makes them function and belong to the proton-pump inhibitor (ppi) drug class. an inactive isomer is found in omeprazole that is not related to the function of decre... |
i'm a single person on medicaid. i will lose coverage as soon as i find a job which i've been searching for. since i don't have a college degree my income will likely provide for little more than basic living expenses such as food and shelter. what options will be available to someone in my situation and how soon? also... | first the law expands medicaid in many states so if your income remains very low you may still qualify. otherwise the law provides subsidies to help cover the cost of insurance for those making too much to qualify for medicaid but less than about $46 000 for one person. you can begin shopping for coverage at healthcare... |
can the sex be determined when taking a urine drug screening? | not really but would strongly advise that you do not take a drug test trying to use someone else's "clean" urine. there are many ways to determine if this is really your urine. |
trying to get pregnant taking taking siphene tablets and folvite | you should just stay on your medications. try scheduling the intercourse the first 3days after period. try also cupping therapy. cysts can be reoccurring. the stress is a cause of spotting also. |
when you have almost constant hoarseness and sore throat and some trouble swallowing what doctor should i go see? | an ent. ear nose and throat specialist. |
what is the difference between gastroenteritis and gastritis | the "enter" part. gastritis only involves the stomach (like vomiting) whereas gastroenteritis involves botht he stomach and the intestines (add in some diarrhea). |
an x-ray of my hand showed tendinitis and atherosclerotic calcification what should i do? | the calcification in the blood vessel wont cause any problem. keep cholesterol within limits. exercises daily. take collagen peptide tablets for tendinitis |
can you catch any diseases (hep. c aids hiv) by using someone elses lipstick or lip gloss? | of course yes hpv can be transmitted from dried blood upto 7 days after you contact can find info online emt training text. |
had gallbladder surgery – feel i still have it – surgeon says encountered problems… | hi filling defect on a cholangiogram is definitely abnormal and it indicates that there was a obstruction in the path of bile duct. you should have been informed about this for sure. i dont see any reason why they must have hidden this fact from you. at present the obstruction or the sphincter of oddi. per se wont caus... |
my little boy who is 27 months has had tonsillitis for over a week now? | hi this is normal antibiotics effects nothing to worry about once he finish his antibiotics he will be back to normal good luck |
i missed two pills in row 1 of my pill pack. now starting week 3 i have dark brown discharge/blood. am i pregnant? . i went away for the weekend and forgot to take 2 pills out of my 28 day pack on week 1. 5 days later i had a brown(maybe old blood) discharge. it stopped for a day then came back. my boyfriend and i are ... | hi missing two pills is not that bad as long as took at least one when you found out you was forgetful as for you your blood yes dark brown blood is old blood could be missing your pills started a mini period off and dark brown means your uterus is having a clean out. but as you are doubling up on protection by using c... |
how does saphris work? | saphris (asenapine) is fda approved to treat acute mania from bipolar disorder or the symptoms of schizophrenia. it is a drug that is placed under the tongue and not swallowed directly. you ask how it works. by blocking one type of dopamine receptor it stops the above disorders. it blocks a serotonin receptor which is ... |
i've had clostridium difficile for 9 days and had flagyl for 8 days i still have diarrhea and blood in my stool fever. i have palatine tonsil surgery scheduled for monday and i'm in very weak condition. i had 5 different antibiotics for the pharyngitis. . can i go to the surgery and what else can be done than flagyl be... | hi first you need to get back to your doctor asap but until your clear of this i don't think they will operate on you but do get in touch with your surgeon for the best advice. good luck |
are there topical creams for treating arthritis | hi chilli and cayenne are both very good for arthritis have a look on site here for info or you can google chilli and arthritis same but with cayenne or have a look on this site <link>. epper. html you should find some very good info on earthclinic. com as well. but i do take cayenne daily it has got mine down but that... |
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ADHD Questions in MedicalQA
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