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my father is a lung cancer patient nsclc?

hi first step is to check if recurrence is in lung only or it did spread else wear then your oncologist can determine the best plan accordingly good luck

if a mom says to her 12 year old girl "i love u more if u were skinny" will it mentally damage her? . will the child also develop abnormal behavior and think abnormally. i have a friend who is always depressed and she asked me why i would hang out with her. i said becuz u are nice and clean and a good person and u love god. she didn't believe me saying that she was too fat for that and explained to me that her mom didn't love her becuz she said "i love u more if u were skinny". she said she thinks her mom doesn't care if she was rude or disrespectful as long as she is skinny

we can't pick out our biological mothers any more than mothers can pick out their biological kids. many statements that insensitive people make can hurt but whether this emotional trauma will cause lasting or permanent damage is unpredictable. love is really unconditional and to say those hurtful words to a daughter is really bad. she could really say "and. i would love you more mom if you loved me unconditionally. "

i have bloating feeling in my upper abdomen under my chest top of stomach?

hi this is acid reflux (gerd) take maalox zantac and prilosec do not take them for more than 2 weeks good luck

what is ketoconazole 2% cream used for?

generally speaking when you encounter a medication with "azole" in the name you can be pretty sure it's an antifungal medication. that means it's used to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot ringworm and yeast infections of the skin. the 2% designation indicates the amount of the active ingredient (ketoconazole) contained in the cream. very often topical medications (that is creams ointments) come in a variety of strengths. you should use a prescription cream exactly as directed. obviously you should never eat it. and don't use it on any mucous membranes (such as the vaginal area) unless directed to do so. hope this helps!

what would cause extremely drenching night sweats fever and chills in a 57 year old female?

hate to suggest this but it could be a reoccurence of the menopause symtoms. i thought i was done with it at 55 but the symptons came back at age 63. maybe you should check with your gyno or family doc for a checkup. ahhh being a woman is so much fun! good luck.

looking for surgery to be able to walk in high heels again?

high heels are not recommended at all how ever if you are walking now after this kinda surgery and injury so i think u have a chance but its gonna be risky u need a physiotherapist

my 14-year-old son still uses his "security blanket" (a very ragged stuffed animal). is that normal?

i would not be concerned about your son "clinging" (forgive the pun) to a cherished transitional object such as this stuffed bear. my daughter slept with the torn and tattered remains of her baby blanket well into high school. she ultimately gave it up spontaneously before college -- though you can bet it was not discarded just put away. if all else is good put this issue far out of your mind.

treatment for ruptured sciatica? chronic pain. methadone percoset implant no help. daughter's visit to local er for severe migraine was given shot that ruptured sciatica. resulted in uncontrolled spasms turning foot inward knee outward hip inward with enough force to tear muscle and tendons. vomiting and passing out from pain. lost 30 pounds. down to 97. please help.

i also have severe pain from sciatica & compressed nerves. i have had a laminectomy which did well for about a yr & a half. my neurologist wants me to go to another surgeon. 3 surgeons have told me i need a fusion. i do not want to have another operation b/c i think it may make things worse. my neurologist has put me on lyrica & swimming exercises. i take ibuprofen for pain now. it has helped as the lyrica is an excellent medicine for neuropathy & nerve pain. the swimming is a low impact resistance exercise that helps tremendously. and it's fun! i still have pain that can be severe at times. but it's much better than being on narcotics all the time. and i have real hope that i will never need another back operation.

can your organs fall after a hysterectomy? what questions should i ask my doctor?

after a hysterectomy a woman can develop "pelvic organ prolapse" which is when one of the pelvic organs the uterus or bladder or rectum drop down into the vagina. at least 50% of women will develop a prolapse in their lifetime. i would ask your physician the following questions: do i have a prolapse? which organ is dropping? what is the degree or stage of the prolapse? can a pessary help it? the use of a pessary is the first treatment to try.

i have a cyst in my left kidney. it always hurts and i keep getting infections. it is hurting more than usual today why?

unfortunately it would not be possible for me or any medical provider to blindly answer that question without knowing the details of your case and have the ability to examine you. i would strongly suggest that you call you medical provider -- someone who knows you -- to address your concerns.

my husband just had his appendix taken out 11 days ago and the doctor told him to return to work 3 days ago. . however; his belly button has been bleeding dark red blood and a good amount on the bandage for 3 days now. he lifts about 20 pounds at his work daily. is it normal to have this much blood and it being dark and to have it "soak through" the bandage? also he has a pulling "slight pain" from the area down to his groin that just started.

the bleeding is the most concerning. he will need to call and see his surgeon. it is really not normal to be bleeding from one of the laparoscopic sites for this long. since he is also having pulling pains in his groin there could be some internal bleeding going on as well.

what could cause a very sudden onset of nausea dizziness and feeling off balance? no lead in not on any meds. thx! . it's mostly cleared up about 2 hours later. i was driving at onset and when i got out of the car i also had some trouble walking -- fine for a few steps and then i'd stagger for a couple.

your experience could have been caused by literally dozens of conditions. some of the possibilities include: stroke; transient ischemic attack (tia); vertigo; syncope; inner ear disturbance; medication side effect; diabetic event; and heart irregularities. i suggest that you start off by seeing your family doctor. that person knows your medical history best and can begin a basic investigation by way of diagnostic testing. additionally the family doctor may refer you to other medical specialists including a cardiologist and neurologist.

can i have pineapple to cure acid reflux?

acid reflux also known as gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition related mostly to the esophageal sphincter incompetence. low to moderate grades of gerd are treated first with antacid drugs which is the best and the first non-invasive solution. severe cases require surgery to reinforce the sphincter. as for the pineapple there are controversial opinions among doctors. some of them do not recommend it because it is a highly acidic fruit and can worsen the symptoms. while others recommend it as it may have good effects due to bromelain. you can try it for a week and see how your heartburn goes through. if you decide to avoid drugs and use foods then i would recommend you high calcium foods and basic ones such as milk which buffer the acids. also you have to eat in small portions several times avoid spicy fatty and acidic foods and also avoid late evening meals. use antacids if these measures fail. for further information consult a general medicine physician online --> <link>

i am on several meds for bipolar disorder and wondered if i can drink alcohol. meds include:. morning:. abilify 15 mg. buspar 10 mg. night:. brintellex 20 mg. lamotrigine 150 mg. buspar 10 mg

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my hair has been falling out for almost a year now. i'm 26 yr old female. my blood tests came back normal. along w/excessive shedding my hair has been very dry. i haven't changed the way i treat my hair. i do see growth but shedding is so excessive that my hair thinned considerably since last yr. i have used spironolactone for acne 2 1/2 yrs ago. i have been off it for a little over a yr. didn't experience any bad sideeffects w/spiro. i'm not on birth control. i also have been experiencing low sex drive. my gp didn't have an answer for me. i feel hopeless<negative_smiley>

i am 29 yrs old and have also been experiencing very thin hair embarrassing thin hair in the front and top of my scalp as well as lowered sex drive. i've had blood tests for thyroid and low hormones and all tests came back "normal" but i still feel there is a big unanswered question. i've also been told that stress and pain in the body can cause this so maybe life is stressing you out a bit more than you may be willing to acknowledge? i know i deny being stressed out! however i am searching for more concrete answers just like you so if you find any helpful information to share please do! sincerely cc from s. b.

identify this: blister like in appearance solid core white bump on skin no redness no pain. as an athlete i've dealt with blisters on the common and when they don't heal i usually take to draining them myself (yes i know this is not recommended. ) however this bump so to speak is unlike a blister in that it's shape is almost perfectly circular. i've also come to notice there's no liquid but it instead seems to be solid. almost like something's embedded under the skin. as i said there's no pain or tenderness involved it's just a bump. been there about four weeks.

if i can't see it. feel this lesion first-hand. i can't identify it. this is why you need to have a proper medical evaluation.

pain moves around abdomen and chest as well as back with episodes of dizziness?

seems to be a generalised neuropathic pain. a hrct chest will help to find out the cause of chest pain radiating to back. kidney related issues seem to be more likely and a consultation with a nephrologist should be considered.

i took phentermine in the morning and xanax in the evening. i also had a glass of wine. is that why i'm nauseous?

it could be. it is not advisable to combine alcohol with either phentermine or xanax.

what is black measles. when i was young i had them. now in my fifties i have a lot of health problems. could it be because of them? and what damage do they do to your body? i know they have not been heard of in god know how long. is there any way to know after all of these years after having them to get information on them?

i have been in medicine for over 40 years and have never heard of the term "black measles" but there is a lay term for rubeola (the medical name for true measles) called the red measles. and of course there is german measles (rubella).

who should we contact for toe issue? what kind of specialist. i got my toe injured before few years and all this while it had been pointing downwards with limited movement. i had been using suitable footwear i just can't lift the toe without the help of my finger no matter how hard i try. it keeps pointin downwards motionless but of late i have trouble walking even my calves hurt. please tell me what doctor to consult

a podiatrist. any medical professional that dedicates his entire career to conditions of the feet is the best one to see for toe problems.

does sunscreen with an spf over 30 actually work?

spf 30 is effective because it provides protection from both uva and uvb rays. when spf is greater than 30 it should mean that in addition to chemical sunscreens the makers have included titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide which provide physical barriers and are actual sunscreens. irrespective of the spf you’ll need to reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours.

the dermatologist says if i go out in the sun after having ipl treatments my age spots will come back. what can i do?

one thing about treating the skin is that it is an ongoing process. so it's environmental damage and sun exposure that cause these brown spots to begin with and so once we treat them if you go back and get that damage again chances are you will have new spots created. some spots that are going to come up over time just from previous exposures will still come through even if you never get sun exposure again. so having the ipl treatment did benefit you because now your skin looks more clear and it is more healthy and younger skin but you have to protect and preserve that skin in order to maintain the results. it doesn't mean you need to sit at home in a darkroom in order to maintain that result but you have to be sun smart. try to wear a hat when you can use an spf of 15 or higher even if it's a cloudy day don't be fooled by a day that doesn't feel so hot or sunny. reapply that sunscreen on a regular basis and stay in the shade when you can and that will do the best for you in order to minimize those spots from returning. also using over-the-counter products that contain ingredients like niacinamide and retinoids can help the skin cells turn over. they contain antioxidants that help keep the skin renewed and refreshed and those can help keep those spots away as well. also ingredients like sepiwhite can be very helpful in keeping your skin more even in tone.

what is an ana test?

the ana (antinuclear antibody. ) is a blood test that when positive is associated with autoimmune diseases the prototype of which is lupus (sle). a + test by itself (titer >1:160) does not define sle since one needs to have the signs and symptoms associated with the disease. thus the test has to be interpreted in the context of the individual as evaluated by the doctor. the test can be falsely + i. e. + in a patient who does not have the disease (about 10%) or + in other conditions such as scleroderma sjogren's syndrome to name a few. if the test is negative the likelihood is that you do not have lupus since there are way fewer false negatives than false positives. if your doctor however thinks that you do have lupus (by signs and symptoms) despite the negative ana some other tests may be done by your md. finally the ana test is not done to follow the activity of the disease so it is unneccessary to continue to repeat it. .

i had surgery last week im wondering if im able to take of the abdominalbinder to wash it because it smells? . the surgery was (gynecomastia) male breast reduction

it's very wise of you to ask this question. your best bet is to contact the surgeon's office for their advice in this matter. in my personal experience as a plastic surgery nurse i advised patients it was ok to remove the binder long enough to wash and dry it. at a week post-surgery i would think this to be ok but every surgeon has different guidelines. that's why you should contact your surgeon to see what they recommend rather than taking my word for it! wishing you the best!

my daughter is bloated nauseous has sharp pains in her lower abdomen and hasn’t had a period for 4 months

it is most probably ovarian cysts usg is recommended.

i am 65 years old. i've suffered from facial scars for years. is there anything i can do other than laser peels?

the main ways to remove unsightly scars are to have them surgically removed and hope the new scars look better or laser resurfacing to improve the texture or intense pulsed light or pulsed dye lasers to improve the pigmentation and redness. the newer fractional co2 lasers have been used with excellent success on many scars and are a great advance over previous laser treatments.

i have pain in the back of my left knee. after walking for a while i get an excrutiating pain to where i have to limp. after walking for about 30 minutes or standing long periods or driving a long distance i get a pain in the back of my left knee crease that feels like i cant straighten my leg out so i have to limp this also includes a burning sensation above the pain in my thigh. eventually i can mange to walk on it but it doesn't go a way unless i sit for a while. i have taken motrin since i know it helps with inflamation. i also can't bend my leg all the way back because of the pain.

i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. here you are exercising like doctors tell us to and then you have an uncomfortable problem occur. it seems a little unfair doesn't it? i'm going to recommend you see a doctor about this. while several things could cause the symptoms you describe -- and i'm not a medical doctor myself -- your situation sounds an awful lot like it could be a baker's cyst. a doctor could tell you for sure. baker's cysts are not cancerous or life-threatening in any way. but they sure can interfere with exercise -- and even with activities of daily living. your doctor can suggest ways to treat the cyst on your own and if those don't work he or she can perform a small procedure to drain the cyst. of course your knee problems could have many other causes such as tendinitis and arthritis. your doctor can diagnose the issue with a physical examination and possibly an x-ray. wishing you well!

why do i yawn after 30-40 minutes of exercising?

it doesn’t seem like anyone really knows exactly why some people yawn during or after exercise but there are some theories. one thought is that you may be trying to get more oxygen. think about what a yawn actually is; a long deep breath of air. this deep breath may serve as a means to get more oxygen into your body which makes sense because exercise can make your body oxygen-deprived. yawning can also increase heart rate and blood pressure helping to increase the cardiac output that your heart might need during exercise. some research suggests that yawning could actually provide a cooling effect as a way to regulate your core body temperature after exercise as well. of course you may just be yawning because you’re fatigued or sleep deprived or it could be a side effect of some medications too. there really isn’t one single answer as to why we yawn during or after exercise. excessive yawning may be the sign of an underlying health condition however so please consult your doctor for further guidance.

what causes infertility in women?

problems with ovulation account for most cases of infertility in women. without ovulation there are no eggs to be fertilized. some signs that a woman is not ovulating normally include irregular or absent menstrual periods. less common causes of fertility problems in women include: blocked fallopian tubes due to pelvic inflammatory disease endometriosis or surgery for an ectopic pregnancy physical problems with the uterus uterine fibroids

had unprotected sex next day had period but has been very light and spotting now can i possibly be pregnant? . i have had unprotected sex on july 28 on july 29th started my period it has been very light by august 1 all it has been is spotting could i be pregnant? when will i be able to know?

hi not unless you have some magic eggs. as your cycle goes day 1 first day of your period and day 14 is ovulation day and so on so the day before your period not much chance. but on the odd occasion you could get pregnant the next cycle it has been known. helpful? good luck

have severe lower backpain left and right side no solution from doctors?

u may have been suffering osteoporosis and spastic colon or uti also u need to start more classical do urine analysis thyroid profile are u having any git symptoms flatulance diarrhea constipation

what is the treatment for refractory celiac disease?

the treatment of refractory celiac disease is first to make sure that all gluten is eliminated from the diet. if there still is no improvement medications are used. * corticosteroids such as prednisone have been used successfully in treating some patients with refractory celiac disease. * immuno-suppressive drugs (medications that suppress a person's immune system) such as azathioprine (imuran azasan) and cyclosporine also have been used. * corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs are potent medications with potentially serious side effects. many patients with refractory celiac disease are malnourished and have weakened immune systems and corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents can further increase their risk of serious infections. thus doctors experienced with treating celiac disease should monitor treatment of refractory celiac disease. unfortunately in some patients with refractory celiac disease malabsorption and malnutrition progress despite drugs. in these patients the intravenous route is the only way to deliver nutrition. total parenteral nutrition (tpn) is a way of delivering calories carbohydrates amino acids and fat in liquid solutions via a catheter that has been inserted and secured into a vein.

what makes guys have more body hair then others

genetics. hairy guys have hairy parents or grandparents. simple as that. some look like sasquatch; some do not.

i have developed hair dye allergy. please help.

as per the details given it seems that you have hair dye allergy. most of the hair dye products contain a chemical called ppd (para phenylenediamine) which is responsible for allergic reactions. in such cases i advice my patients to strictly avoid application of hair dye. you may use herbal henna for dyeing hair. i advice my patients to apply topical steroid like hydrocortisone on the affected area. antihistaminics like levocetirizine also help. you need clinical examination. so you should visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription accordingly. you can share my opinion with him. stay healthy. consult a dermatologist online for further follow up --> <link>

i am taking amoxicillan for sinus infection can i take an antihistamine as well?

you can but remember that antihistamines dry up mucous and can make the mucous thicker and less-likely to drain from your infected sinuses.

i have debilitating shoulder pain acupuncture physio and doctors may have caused permanent damage?

from your story i do not see there is a specific diagnosis they where dealing with the treatment is actually a right diagnosis not just dealing with pain. shoulder mri and special tests should be done to give the exact cause. nerve conductiom velocity test is necessary to prove the permanent nerve injury or not. as it could be healing but slowly. thanks.

i am experiencing pressure and tenderness on my two front crowns would pressure when blowing my nose be a reason? . i have had root canal treatment done twice. i have had no problems the past 20 years. i have one crown and i think a cap. i have been experiencing real pressure sensitivity and throbing constantly. brushing my two front teeth is tender too. i went to my dentist a few weeks ago and said they look fine. i am worried now though have been grinding my teeth differently at night and it is making it weaker as the dentist hinted about grinding. or could it be to blowing my nose when having a cold? help!

hi as your a tooth grinder this gives us all sorts of problems but your real problem is worry or stress coursing you to grind your teeth. i went through the same problems at times i used to get real jaw ache from doing it. so get rid of your worry's and stress things get back to normal bet it goes away when things are ok? you know what the answer is then. good luck

query about taking statins. dear webmd. i am 46 little over weight but a good exerciser and total vegetarian. even than my cholestrol remains high. my doctor prescribed lipirex 10 mg per day. usually around one week my values come down well within normal. after that i usually stop medication on my own. on rechecking after about a month the values are back to high again. do i have to take the medication for life? i have no heart disease but a strong family history of heart disease. . thanks. faisal

it is my understanding that you do have to take long term - if you go off the meds your cholesterol is going to go back up - unless you can make lifestyle changes to address but it sounds like yours is more genetic (family history). here are the recommended lifestyle changes that i found on webmd: eat foods with less fat saturated fat and cholesterol. take off the skin and fat from meat poultry and fish. eat food that has been broiled baked roasted or poached instead of fried. eat lots of fruits and vegetables everyday. eat lots of cereals breads rice and pasta made from whole grains such as whole wheat bread or spaghetti. get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise everyday. talk to your doctor about the safest and best ways for you to exercise. lose weight if you are overweight. stop smoking. take your high blood cholesterol medication as prescribed by your doctor. here's the original article: <link> hope this helps.

how can i know if my diet is healthy enough to provide me with all the nutrients i need for my busy weekdays?

the usda's myplate is a great place to start. the site provides straightforward tips on eating a balanced diet that provides all of the nutrients you need. the idea is to create a meal plate that consists of 1/2 fruits and/or vegetables of various colors 1/4 lean protein and 1/4 grains (at least half of your grains should be whole grains). myplate also advices people to consume three servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy per day such as milk in your cereal in the morning a cup of milk for a snack or during lunch and a cup of low-fat or nonfat yogurt as a snack or dessert.

is my cat pregnant or just fat? . my cat used to be nice and brave but now she is scared and mean. . if you guys have any answers please help! . . . thank you . caytilyn rose mattox

she has. she came back a hour ago and now she is like meowing a lot and its scaring me. please help! and if you want i have a kik under the username of caidrie.

is a hot steam vaporizer safe for a 5 1/2 month old baby? what about vicks vaposteam?

a steam vaporizer with plain water is fine as long as you keep quite a distance away from the baby and if your baby is crawling. make sure the electrical cord cannot be pulled and this boiling water lands on him. i am a big fan of cool mist humidifiers. they are safer. and finally there are studies that show that vicks in steam vaporizers can have adverse effects on sensitive baby lungs. even though our parents used tons of vicks on us and we survived does not mean it is the best treatment now. just use plain water in a cool mist humidifier and you will get the same beneficial effects without the potential of side-effects.

what are the benefits of protein supplements with regard to exercise?

protein is the building block of muscles and essential for repair and growth of muscle after exercise. whenever you exercise and particularly during resistance exercise you cause microscopic damage to the myofibrils of muscle fiber (myofibrils are small protein filaments in the muscle fiber that help the muscle contract). this isn't the type of damage that you go to the doctor for but normal biological damage called catabolism. the effect creates a stimulus and environment for muscle repair and growth. the body responds to the damage by sending nutrients including protein and other growth factors like testosterone to the muscle to help it grow. contrary to what many people think protein is not used by the muscles for fuel unless the circumstances are extreme (for example starvation). instead fat and carbohydrate are the main fuels. research shows that protein consumed before exercise and within 30 minutes of finishing your workout will help with growth and recovery. the guideline for protein consumption after exercise is 1 gram for every 3-4 grams of carbohydrate. peanut butter has 9 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. yogurt is another good source of protein. the guidelines for quantity of protein before exercise are not as clear as after but you can experiment and see if you notice any difference. you probably won't notice much difference using protein supplements unless you are malnourished or an elite athlete doing tremendous amounts of aerobic or resistance exercise. that's because most americans including athletes get enough protein in their diets. excess protein is not used by the body; instead it is excreted in urine. discuss your recommend protein intake with a doctor or registered dietitian. here's one way to calculate your protein needs: 1. divide your weight by 2. 2 to calculate your weight in kilograms. 2. multiply your weight in kilograms by 0. 8-1. 7 gm/kg (depending on factors mentioned above). here's an example if you weigh 200 pounds and consistently do heavy resistance exercise: 200/2. 2 = 91 kg 91 kg x 1. 4 = 127 grams of protein per day again keep in mind that most americans get enough protein in their diets.

i’m concerned about my elevated blood pressure?

it is not normal and needs a follow up. consider a cholesterol analysis. increase your cardio training. decrease the caffeine intake.

does vitamin c impact the bodies ability to fight the common cold

vitamin c is considered to be antioxidant. antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals and helps to improve cells immunity. vitamin c with other multi vitamins can be used under state of infection to improve and fasten recovery. but the efficacy still remains uncertain for use of vitamin c alone in common cold. research shows that for most people vitamin c supplements or vitamin c-rich foods do not reduce the risk of getting the common cold. taking a vitamin c supplement after a cold starts does not appear to be helpful.

is laryngitis contagious?

it can be. inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis) can be part of an upper respiratory tract infection. most of these are due to infection by a virus—in other words a cold. the hoarse raspy voice of laryngitis is often accompanied by a runny nose cough and a sore throat. the hoarseness can occur before during or after the other symptoms which may be mild. hand washing alcohol-based hand rubs and covering the mouth and nose during sneezing and coughing are the best ways to prevent the spread of cold viruses. vocal strain is the other major cause of laryngitis. hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks is probably not due to a cold or vocal strain. there are some serious causes of prolonged laryngitis so call your doctor if your symptoms don’t go away.

a friend contracted ringworm and i touched his skin but not the infected area. what are the chances of contracting it? . a friend of mine from a youth group i go to recently contracted ringworm on his arm. he was with the group tonight and had the area covered with a huge bandage yet he would peel the bandage off just enough for people to see the ring and then immediately put it back on. i never touched the infected area but i did come into skin-to-skin contact with him during a couple games and activities. i washed my hands face and other possible areas of contact with soap but will i get ringworm?

in case you didn't know it ringworm isn't caused by a worm at all. ringworm is actually a skin fungus just like athlete's foot or jock itch. you can get ringworm in a variety of ways from sharing a towel with someone who's infected to touching damp surfaces that carry the fungus. the fungus that causes ringworm thrives in warm damp environments which is why it's frequently acquired in places like public pool common areas. to your question: you could catch ringworm from your friend even if you didn't touch the lesion. the reason is because the fungus could be infecting other areas of your friend's skin but not showing the characteristic ring mark yet. if you have thoroughly washed and dried the skin areas that came in contact with your friend you're probably not going to get ringworm. however be careful not to share any sports gear or towels with your friend and be sure to wear flip-flops or other foot protection if you all are bathing in a common shower area or something like that. by the way ringworm will not clear up on its own. it needs to be treated with an anti-fungal preparation. your friend can try using an over-the-counter cream for athlete's foot (the generic name is miconazole) but if that doesn't help or if the ringworm starts spreading your friend should seek medical attention. in rare instances ringworm is best treated with a prescription medication. hope this helps!

is she pregnant? . i am 18 years old. i had sex with my girlfriend yesterday at 5pm(bangladesh gmt+6). it was her period time. her period was started 1day ago. i didn't use a condom. after having sex she taken pregnancy stop pills "no risk" which was suggested to take after 12 hours after having sex. and she taken another pills after 12 hours. but no blooding was held and also her period stopped. now please tell me is she pregnant? and have i possibility of hiv(aids)?

assuming your story is accurate the chance of an unintentional pregnancy is very very small. ovulation occurs about 2 weeks after menstruation so this was not her "fertile" time. there is still a very remote chance that some of your sperm (it only takes one sperm out of millions) will remain viable if she ovulates early. you are very foolish for not using a condom so don't ever put your girlfriend at risk ever again. condoms also help prevent sexually-transmitted diseases. if your girlfriend was hiv positive than yes you are now at risk as well. if she does not have hiv or aids you are not at risk. if you are going to be having sex in the future please do so safely. use a condom.

how can inguinal hernia be prevented?

most inguinal hernias cannot be prevented especially in infants and children. adults may be able to prevent a few hernias or prevent a hernia from recurring by following some of these suggestions: avoid becoming overweight. being overweight creates greater abdominal pressure and increases your risk for developing an inguinal hernia. maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise. avoid rapid weight loss (such as in crash dieting ). rapid weight-loss programs may be lacking in protein and vitamins that are needed for muscle strength causing weakness in the muscles of the abdomen. stop smoking. chronic coughing from smoking increases the risk of developing a hernia. avoid constipation and straining during bowel movements and urination. straining causes increased pressure inside the abdomen. use good body mechanics when lifting heavy objects. lift with your legs not with your back. for more information see the topic low back pain. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

is it recomended to take a probiotic with a antibiotic? (amoxicillan)

it can be very helpful to take a probiotic supplement when you must take an antibiotic drug like amoxicillin. amoxicillin is considered a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic. this means it kills off many types of bacteria in the body -- both good and bad. your body contains many "good" bacteria. these microorganisms aid in functions like digestion. when amoxicillin kills off these helpful bacteria you might experience side effects like diarrhea. eventually your body should repopulate its good bacteria on its own but you can help that process by consuming a probiotic. you can either eat yogurt or another product with "active cultures " or you can take probiotic capsules. these supplements contain active bacteria that can take the place of the ones eliminated by the amoxicillin. taking a probiotic also may make you less likely to experience the unpleasant side effects of antibiotic therapy such as stomach upset or vaginal yeast infections. of course you should not take a probiotic (including yogurt) if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. wishing you well!

before bed my blood sugar and it is 103. in the morning my blood sugar level is at 87. does this mean i have diabetes?

no these readings do not say that you have diabetes. they are basically normal readings

what are the some of the medications used to treat h. pylori?

h. pylori is a bacteria that has been found to cause ulcers. there are variety of prescription medications that can be used to treat it usually in combination. it includes antibiotics it includes things like pepto-bismol and it also include things like a proton pump inhibitor. so these combinations of products usually used each day for a number of days have been shown to basically get rid of the bacteria. theory to get rid of the bacteria but ulcer will heal. this needs to be confirmed though through a test that your physician will do to find out whether or not the ulcer you have is being caused by this bacteria. in some cases you may have to space your other medicines with the medicines used to treat h. pylori to make sure that they don't bind to each other. when they bind to each other they may not work as well. so once again talk to your pharmacist about it find out how you are supposed to take it and what to avoid and how to space things. therefore you benefit from taking medication.

i had my gallbladder removed however still having severe pain underneath right breast area. pathologic diagnosis: gall bladder cholecystectomy - mild chronic cholecystitis cholesterolosis; negative for dysplasia or malignancy. however i am still experiencing the same level of pain than before my surgery. only difference is that i am no longer feeling that "inflated balloon" feeling right before the pain hits. please help to point me in the right direction.

so sorry you're experiencing this. a person thinks surgery is going to get rid of the pain and then. nope! one question i would have is: how long ago was your gallbladder surgery? i mean you can experience post-surgical pain in that area for several weeks post-op. if you had the surgery just recently i'd say give it some more time for things to heal inside. if your surgery was some time ago then i would say go back to your doctor. not the surgeon but your primary care provider. tell him or her what's going on. although your gallbladder clearly needed to come out there may be another problem going on that needs to be diagnosed. perhaps your liver is inflamed or something. it's not uncommon for the resolution of one health problem to reveal another. removing your gallbladder may have exposed another health issue that was going undetected because of the gallstone problem. wishing you well!

what are the symptoms of a silent migraine?

the symptoms of silent migraine include any of the typical signs and symptoms of a migraine -- but without the pain. physical symptoms include: diarrhea nausea vomiting food cravings loss of appetite thirst increased urination chills fatigue. emotional and mental symptoms include: confusion irritability euphoria. aura symptoms include: wavy or jagged lines flashing lights dots or spots in your vision blind spots tunnel vision disruptions in hearing auditory hallucinations distortions in smell or taste numbness a pins-and-needles feeling or other unusual body sensations difficulty remembering or saying a word other language difficulties. an american migraine study involved 30 000 people with migraines. nine out of every 10 said they couldn't work or function normally when they had migraines. more than half said they experienced symptoms severe enough to need bed rest. even without the pain of migraine the other symptoms can be temporarily disturbing and can disrupt your normal day.

i have athlete’s foot on the hands and feet or eczema?

atheletes foot seems to have got a secondary bacterial infection. less likely to be an eczema as the eczema lesions are somewhat different from the ones you are having. get a second opinion from a good dermatologist. oral antibiotics will help the lesions heal faster

burning and pain in the vagina area? . i've been experiencing bleeding in between period and a few time had bleeding after sex. started yesterday 2 days after having sex that my vagina area burns and hurts all the time it hurts more after peeing. this hasn't never happened before. i have been on the same birth control for over 3 years. i have been with my partner for over 4 years and he only had two with him. i have my pap test done once a year. have an appointment with my doctor in 2 days or should i go to the doctor before?

seeing your doctor in two days is probably fine. i know you are worried but i am pleased that you have made an appointment since an examination and perhaps a few diagnostic tests may be in order. it would not be prudent to guess what the cause may be at this point -- not enough information to narrow down the numerous possibilities.

i can't afford to buy groceries how can i afford the penalty or the health insurance? . my income is $1 500 a month and that doesn't pay all the bills. what can i do?

you'll likely qualify for subsidies to lower the cost of your insurance as well as what you pay for medical services. it's a good idea to shop your options on healthcare. gov; many people concerned they can't afford insurance are surprised to learn they qualify for financial help that can make coverage affodable.

it has been 4 days since i took one xanax 5mg. could i pass a urine drug test today?

if your medical provider gave you a legitimate prescription for xanax then just disclose this information. if you did not have a prescription then you may or may not pass a test -- one that looks for this particular class of drug. not all drug detection tests are the same. and some are very sensitive.

i have been having pain behind and above my right eye for 3 to 4 days now?

this seems to be due to vision problems and travelling. more travelling can lead to reactionary sinusitis. getr ct pns done. consult a ent physician. anti histaminic tablets will help.

why do my right arm and hand keep going numb everyday? . i wake up several times during the night with my entire right arm and hand numb. it will continue to be tingly throughout the day even with very minimal use. i will find my fingers going cold and almost useless even holding a hot cup of coffee. it doesn't seem to matter what position i sleep in or if my arm is raised above or below my heart. what is causing this and is there anything i should be concerned about?

sounds like a pinched nerve. i have the same problem in my left arm.

once the semon count is at zero after a vacetomy will it always remain at zero. could someone become pregnant after having a vasectomy 2 years prior

hi first part of your question is yes. the second part getting pregnant no. that's why its at zero and zero means no spermatozoa. good luck

can i get shingles after having scarlet fever as a child? . my mother is 80 and has been iin a lot of pain the last few weeks with her hip; now she has a red rash very painful. just appeared tonight. it has a burning sensation. is is possible she could have shingles? should i take her to the er for treatment? . thank you

shingles (herpes zoster - common virus) and scarlet fever (a bacterial infection caused by strep) are unrelated. based on what you have shared there is a strong possibility that she may be experiencing shingles. an er (emergency) visit is not necessary but she should be seen as soon as possible by her primary care provider for a proper examination and yes there is a treatment that will be helpful to her if she does indeed have shingles.

can you find out your pregnant in a week? . can you tell your pregnant in a week?

dr can tell if they do a vaginal ultrasound or bloodwork for hcg levels. as far as testing at home it would be more like 2 or 2 1/2weeks before you could test. if negative test again a week later just to be sure.

can i continue my pregnancy with a high tsh level?

yes you are right. hypothyroidism can affect the fetal brain development especially in early pregnancy. thyroid hormone is normally very important for many functions of the body. it helps in the early development of the fetus. the brain is one of the parts of early organ development. in early pregnancy fetus mainly depends on mother's thyroid level because fetus itself cannot produce up to around 11 to 12 weeks (three months). there is no data available whether you have taken treatment early and adequately. but yes there is data that hypothyroidism can affect brain development and function in baby permanently and whatever damage occurs is irreversible. if you are taking thyroxine (levothyroxine) 50 mg and the level is this high then you need to increase the dose. and if you have started treatment just now then continue and repeat according to the doctor. as far as termination is concerned that is totally the couple's call. if you are prepared to take care of a mentally handicapped baby and related problems for the rest of life then you can definitely continue. if you are not prepared for that then you can go for termination. first control thyroid level and then try for pregnancy after you have a normal thyroid level. you will have to take tablets for hypothyroidism for the rest of your life. only dose adjustment will be required time to time according to the thyroid level. so the last choice is yours. you know what can happen. if you are ready for it then go for it and do whatever you have to minimize that. get treated for hypothyroidism more aggressively and control as early as possible. for further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> <link>

is it better to drink something cold or hot i. e. water or tea for weight loss? . i have started trying to drink water instead of sodas for weight loss. having had a bad experience where i drank too much water and got sick i have been starting off with 20 oz of ice cold water a day. a friend of mine said the water should be either room temp or hot in order to lose weight. she said cold water will congeal the fat in my system. is this correct?

regardless if it is a hot or cold water drinking lots of water everyday will definitely improve your weight loss efforts. drinking water can make you feel full and suppress your appetite. schweiger derm - <link>

what increases the risk of getting obsessive-compulsive disorder ocd?

if you have a parent or sibling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) your chance of developing ocd is increased. 5 your risk for developing ocd is greatest from childhood to middle adulthood. 5 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

my boyfriend and i have as genotype advise how to avoid having sickle-cell disease babies?

in all cases you have 1 of every 4babies can be sick with sickle cell anaemia so you should do amniocentesis test with every pregnancy to early detect ill foetus so you can abort if you wish without complications. it is usually done at 4months of pregnancy.

will a penial implant help my situation? . i have been diagnosed with ed for the past 5 years. i have tried pills which worked for a short time but nothing to write home about. . i was wondering if i should consider penial implants would help me and my wife happy as a more permenant solution. i have some medical issues that have attributed to my ed. i have type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol depression and ckd. all of which i am being treated for. . what should i know before going foward with htis?

hi ok for a start i have a buddy in ny wish's he had never had his implant now that was the nice way to put it. go have look on www. franktalk. org there's a forum for implants also have a look at the other forums this way you should get some info on implants. ok your diabetes have you tried the diet for it the side effect of diabetes is ed. high cholesterol if your on statins side effect is ed but do go and have a read on www. spacedoc. com your find lots of info why you should not be on them there's so many other ways of controlling it just google natural ways out of high cholesterol your find lots of help. depression again the drugs side effects is ed so again google natural ways out of depression more you will find even meditation will help with your ckd if you get of some of these drugs this would take some pressure of it do you have problems with hbp hypertension and are you on drugs for it again the side effects is ed so another one to google natural ways out of hbp. to do any of this go through your doctor but go to him with all you facts and why it would be best to come of drugs for each and don’t get fobbed off. looking at from my way and i’m not a doctor but have had ed your see me on frank talk now as nowhard. for your ed you say you tried drugs but how about injections there’s a couple of guys with diabetes there on injections could be worth looking into. do hope something here helps you. good luck ps make the implant your final choice once you get it there’s no way back if its get problems or you get problems with it its good by sex life as you know it.

what if my therapy is not helping my depression?

1- start with any therapist you like. ask if they use time-limited short-term therapy or open-ended long-term. if the latter ask how long is long term. 2- work with your therapist weekly for 8-12 sessions. often patients feel they don't click have some conflict and quit therapy too soon. just like patients quit medicines too soon. a key to therapy is to discuss that you feel you are not getting along or there are conflicts in the therapy itself. sometimes it is not the content of what happened to you during the week that is important to discuss it is the process of dealing with your therapist that is actually the therapy! 3- if you are not at least partially better after about 6 months seriously ask your therapist what chance you have of responding to their therapy techniques. consider adding a med add a group therapy that uses a different style or skill consider changing therapists. 4- if you are not better at all after a year really consider a new therapist who uses a different therapy style. it doesn't mean your therapist is poor at doing therapy it means the therapy style isn't helping you. if you are gradually improving even at a slow pace stick with the therapist forever -- as long as you are improving. some therapies can take several years but expect to see gradual improvement. 5. like using antidepressants some meds don't work for some people. so we switch and add meds around. some psychotherapies do not work for some people either. know when to stay in and know when to get out. have this discussion with your therapist if you feel stuck.

i have hashimotos. am i going to have heart problems within few years?

hi your homocysteine levels are not dangerously high in my opinion your high homocysteine levels is mainly due to stress actually study’s prove that folio acid and vitamin b (fruits) can lower homocysteine within 1week nothing to worry about do you have a high dose of levothyroxine? how much levothyroxine do you take? good luck

would it be to our advantage if we look for a new plan for my adult son? . he is now on cobra and uses all out-of-network doctors who are expensive. he doesn't earn an income and we have been thinking of applying for disability for him. however we're concerned that will affect his ability to try to get a job.

it is probably best to keep your cobra in place but at the same time it is absolutely a good idea to look at your state marketplace check out coverage options available online and see whether there is a more affordable option that covers the doctors he sees. if he has no income you may also want to see whether he qualifies for medicaid coverage in your state. that may also be an option that is more affordable than cobra.

is pregnancy after age 35 safe?

while advances in medical care can help women over age 35 have safer pregnancies than in the past infertility and pregnancy complications for this age group are higher than for younger women. if you have decided to delay having a child you should understand the risks associated with this so you can take precautions to minimize risks and improve your chances for a healthy pregnancy and child.

always have a lump in my throat. hello i am 20 years old and since i was 17 i've constantly had the feeling of a lump in my throat. i've drank a barium had camera's up my noes and in my throat and nothing shows up. my gp says it is due to anxiety but the only think making me feel nervous is the lump in the throat. i really feel it is a physical matter but everyone keeps treating me like i:m crazy or i'm paranoid. please help me~

hello misschung a few years ago i was dealing with the exact same thing as you. here comes the advice part. the barium study is the first step. if you want to get to the bottom of that lump situation you need to see a doctor of gastroenterology. this doctor can determine if you need an endoscopy. you will find out the results right after the procedure. even though my first endoscopy showed up a couple of growths were found and removed. they gave me the same. please do a little doctor-hunting and things will be good.

can chlorine kill semen inside a woman to decrease her chances of getting pregnant?

hi you mean as in swimming? this is not a good stuff to play around with it would kill you and the seaman. why do you ask. just come back through answer this above

is their a conflict of smoking marijuana while on bactrim ds?

i'm a cannabis patient and have used bactirm ds before. you will be fine.

will diabetes during pregnancy affect the baby?

we are here to help you. diabetes is a big problem and so the pregnancy during diabetes is labeled as high risk pregnancy. it is very uncertain to know what side effect might occur. however the side effects can vary from person to person. it is very difficult to comment about what actually might have happened to the baby. if the sugar level gets low during cesarean section then yes the baby is at risk. high blood sugar instantly does not stop the heart or affect the baby. it affects the mother by making her more prone to infection and diabetic ketoacidosis (body produces excess ketones). uncontrolled blood sugar during pregnancy will affect the baby. for further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online --> <link>

kindly suggest a medicine for acne.

i understand that you have acne problem. you can continue with cetaphil-os cleanser. also i suggest epiduo gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) at night. i would like to know if your periods are regular and any recent stress. also it would help if you can lose some weight. please get back with the answers as we can treat the underlying issue. thank you. revert back with the answer to the above question to a dermatologist online --> <link>

what are the symptoms and signs of viral hepatitis?

the period of time between exposure to hepatitis and the onset of the illness is called the incubation period. the incubation period varies depending on the specific hepatitis virus. hepatitis a has an incubation period of about 15-45 days; hepatitis b from 45-160 days and hepatitis c from 2 weeks to 6 months. many patients infected with hepatitis a b and c have few or no symptoms of illness. for those who do develop symptoms of viral hepatitis the most common are flu-like symptoms including: loss of appetite. nausea. vomiting. fever. weakness. tiredness. aching in the abdomen. less common symptoms include: dark urine. light-colored stools. fever. jaundice (a yellow appearance to the skin and white portion of the eyes).

is the pertussis vaccine included with the shingles vaccine

no. the pertussis vaccine and shingles vaccines are separate injections.

hi i have a 15 year old son that has a lump in his armpit could this be lymphoma?

anyways after full evaluation and examination if any strange findings do him cxr

how do i stop getting hand foot and mouth disease?

most helpful answer if you are an adult you will not likely get it. this is a childhood viral disease in kids under age five but close household contacts can get it. personally i have been exposed hundreds of times and never got it. i got lots of other "gifts" from my little patients however. this disease lasts about ten days and has a four to six day incubation period. the most contagious period is the first week. it is transmitted by direct contact so frequent hand-washing some careful isolation of the person with the disease for that first week and avoiding direct contact with the lesions would go a long way in making sure this virus is not transmitted to you or other contacts.

i have had issues with getting and maintaining an erection. what could be going on?

this is common and may be from changes in stimulation stress fatigue anxiety guilt pressure to perform or anything where you start thinking or worrying. a penis cannot work well when a guy is thinking or stressed. that's just the way it is. so maybe. add some additional stimulation along the way.

i am married to someone who has some income and their own health insurance. we file a joint return. . can i use the exchange as an individual seeking only insurance for myself and declaring only my own income?

you must declare the household income you use to file income taxes on your health insurance application.

i’ve had excessive burps for 40 days?

hi these are symptoms of reflux esophagitis or an hiatus hernia. take pro biotic antacid tablets. avoid spicy foods. consult a gastroenterologist and get a endoscopy done to see whats wrong. usg abdomen also can give some idea. thanks

do seamen help with facial acne

i am assuming you are talking about semen not seamen (sailors). if so the answer is no. an absolute no. this is a common myth probably started by some man.

what vitamins can help with my hypertension (high blood pressure)?

webmd has a list of supplements that may help with blood pressure including calcium coenzyme q fish oil and garlic. but research shows that the most effective steps people can take to improve blood pressure are lowering sodium in the diet increasing potassium (in food not supplements) participating regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. by replacing processed foods canned items frozen meals and cured meats with more fresh fruits vegetables whole grains low fat dairy and lean proteins you will be well on your way to lowering your blood pressure. for more on diet see webmd's high blood pressure diet. remember to stay in contact with your healthcare provider who might recommend medications as well.

what causes bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy?

i experienced bleeding at week 10. i had spent the day before at a rally in which i was walking and on my feet for hours. the bleeding started that night i thought i was miscarrying but i called the nurse and she said if i didn't soak a pad every 30 minthen it could b nothing. went to the doc two days after she said everything was normal. she advised me not to have intercourse for 3 weeks. the bleeding rate decreased but i kept spotting well into my second trimester. in the end there were no complications and i have a healthy baby girl.

i had sex august 23rd three days before my fertle window can i be pregnant he pulled out and cummed then put back in. he's 12 i'm 13. ? i had my period at 11. when should i take a test

yes it is possible you are pregnant. a female of any age is fertile and capable of getting pregnant if she has already had even one period. pulling out only stops the main ejaculation dear there is what is called "pre-ejaculate" that comes out before he has his main ejaculation which happens during orgasm. there can be sperm present in this pre-ejaculate and you can get pregnant from it. pre-ejaculate can come out anytime during sex before he orgasms and ejaculates fully. i'm not gonna tear you down and tell you what a bad girl you've been. you made a choice and now you have to figure it out. it's extremely important that you do the following two things. first you need to see a doctor. even if this boy says he has never had sex with anyone else he could be lying. people lie. boys lie even more frequently when sex is added to the equation. so you need to see a doctor and get an std test. std's just sounds like a scary word but we're talking about possibly life-threatening diseases that can kill you if left untreated. not to mention you could accidentally give them to someone else and hurt them. second you need to take precautions if you are going to continue to be sexually active. there is no excuse for a boy not to show up with condoms. if your boyfriend shows up without several condoms knowing full well you are going to have sex then you need to turn him away at the door and tell him to come back when he has some condoms. if he really cares about you he'll find a way to get some. they give them away for free all over the country. it's not hard. and you can go ahead and let him be responsible for that. it's his sperm that'll be causing any problems so he needs to get himself in order if he wants the privilege of your company. i'm sad that i have to tell you this but this is the world in which we live: you never let a boy con you or manipulate you into unprotected sex. and they will try. they will try every day until they realize you won't stop saying no. you must be responsible for your own body because no one else will be.

i was diagnosed with mononucleosis 7 months ago. since then i have not been able to recover?

chronic fatigue syndrome is a common complication to ebv infection i recommend you to seek psychological advice

had my period oct 1st-11th woke up today with bleeding. i am trying to get pregnant. why would i be bleeding again? . the iud was removed the 29th of september

ask your gynecologist what could be causing your cycle to go awry. maybe it is related to having your iud taken out. or it could be hormonal. as you are trying to become pregnant are you taking any hormones? either way keep a "menstrual journal": a written record of how many days you bleed and how heavily it flows (and how much pain or other related symptoms you feel) on each of the days. show this record to your gyno after about 2 months. in the meantime be sure your gynecologist he or she is aware that you are having this bleeding problem. if there is pain either while you are bleeding or in that region any other time including during intercourse be sure to tell her/him that too. write it down as well on the menstrual journal. the idea is to determine a pattern. if your system becomes more stable and your periods become more regularly spaced and less heavy and severe as time passes that will be good because it should indicate that your hormones simply needed to adjust and are becoming normalized. but if this does not happen; if you keep right on having either very long periods or very heavy periods or more than one period a month or any combination of those things you will need to have your gyno do a complete examination and look over your menstrual journal; this will be crucially important because you will need to rule out any serious health issues that might have either started showing up because they had been hidden by the iud or have just developed right now. you may have endometriosis which is a condition that can be disguised by iuds or by taking birth control medications. you'll need to rule out anything like uterine or ovarian cancer which are unlikely but can sometimes happen. and you need to be sure you do not have hpv or other health conditions which can be catching. and you need to be certain the iud did not accidentally cause inflammation or injury either while it was in or while it was being removed. hope you are well soon; and good luck in becoming pregnant! if all goes well before long you will have a healthy baby! first get yourself in good health. it is do-able. be certain to tell not only your gynecologist but your primary care physician as well. and be sure both doctors know all medications and over-the-counter remedies including herbal ones you may be taking. these will have an influence on things as well. better health to you!

can cokes cause urinary tract infection

i assume you are talking about coca-cola. correct? the answer is no. carbonated beverages will not cause a urinary tract infection. the most common cause is the transference of bacteria from the anal area to the urinary opening (women). this can happen during sexual intercourse but can "just happen" as well. water is the best beverage to prevent a uti but there is nothing wrong if you want to drink a coke once in a while.

should i tell my anesthesiologist? . i have a pre surgical appointment with my anesthesiologist in 3 weeks and i recently smoked marijuana and i do not plan on ever smoking again. should i make this aware to the anesthesiologist? i'm not sure if they will test for it. it obviously wouldn't have any effect on surgery or anything since surgery is long away

you should always tell your anesthesiologist and surgeon about your marijuana use. let them decide if your occasional use is significant or not.

pain behind eye and a stabbing pain in head every now and then. currently getting over a sinus cold. really worried i have a tumor or an anurism

hi sounds like you not really over it yet when i had sinus problems it took a few days on some really good meds to get over it always knew when i had coming got real blinding headaches at 11 o/c each day if i bent over felt like the top of my head was coming off. so from what your saying and you have finished your meds get back to your doctor. hope this helps you. good luck

what are the pros and cons of high deductibles as well as high percentage of co-pay?

high deductible plans come with lower monthly payments but higher costs when you go for medical care. if you're very healthy and rarely go to the doctor these may be a good option for you. however if you have a lot of medical needs you may be better off paying a little more each month for fuller coverage when you go for care.

do you have a good oatmeal cookie recipe. i am looking for a good oatmeal cookie recipe to keep me healthy and good for the diet. possible a oatmeal vegeterian recipe. thank you kindly

there are two different recipes for oatmeal cookies found in the healthy recipe section on webmd. com. there are links to them below. oatmeal raisin cookies oatmeal-chocolate chunk cookies

someone told me it is not healthy to eat meat that was defrosted in the microwave. any proof either way?

most helpful answer defrosting meat in the microwave is just fine. leaving meat out on the counter top all day to thaw is often more problematic. its just the same as defrosting on counter

if i had chicken pox as a child (i am 57) but i am exposed to it from a child can i spread the virus to others? . i work at a dance school and the last thing i want to do is give the studentd chicken pox.

an exposure to an infectious disease like chicken pox does not make you a "carrier". you actually have to have the disease or at least staged to get the disease (at the end of an incubation period) to be able to transmit it to others. if you had chicken pox (varicella) as a child you are most likely immune but any new exposure could cause a reactivation of this latent herpes virus and cause you to get shingles (herpes zoster). have you had the shingles vaccine? because of your exposure to children this may be something for you to discuss with your medical provider.

how does testing for lactose intolerance differ in adults?

lactose intolerance in older children and adults can be detected by using the lactose tolerance test or the lactose hydrogen breath test. the lactose tolerance and lactose hydrogen breath tests are not given to infants and very young children who are suspected of having lactose intolerance because they require cooperation for multiple samplings of blood or breath which can be difficult if the infant or child is not cooperative. the dose of lactose that is needed for the lactose tolerance and hydrogen breath tests also may present problems for infants and very young children since if they are intolerant of lactose they may develop diarrhea and become dehydrated. special masks have been developed for infants and very young children that can make the sampling of breath for the lactose hydrogen breath test easier to perform.

how does the amount of time spent exercising affect weight loss?

in terms of weight loss the factor that's most important is the number of calories you consume vs the number of calories you burn. at the end of the day if you've burned 2 000 and consumed 1 500 then you are in 500-calorie deficit. if you do this for 7 days then you are in 3 500 calorie deficit and that is one pound (figure that 3 500 calories = one pound). if you burn 500 calories with your exercise another 300 through the rest of your activities of daily living and then 1 200 for metabolic processes to keep your heart beating organs working digesting food and other essential functions to stay alive you have burned 2 000 calories in one day. if you consumed 1 500 calories that day you are in 500-calorie deficit. as for exercise for the same period of time and activity you will burn more at a higher intensity. if you walk on the treadmill at 4 mph for 30 minutes you will burn more than if you walk for 30 minutes at 3 mph. i suggest working as hard as is comfortable without risking injury. this will get you as aerobically fit as possible and being as fit as you can has advantages for weight loss because you probably will be able to do more activity (exercise and activities of daily living) and that will contribute to how many calories you burn all day. but keep in mind that no matter how many calories you burn with exercise you still will not lose weight if you consume more calories than you burn. if you burn 2 000 calories all day with exercise and all other activities but you consume 2 500 you won't lose weight. and keep resistance exercise like weightlifting in mind since it helps you build muscle and muscle helps set your metabolic rate so you want as much muscle as possible.

what are the treatments for pneumonia?

can pneumonia cause an osteoarthritis flair up?

why am i gaining weight despite regular exercise and eating a healthy diet. i am 59 years old. i am faithful with getting regular exercise which includes strength training cardio using treadmill elyptical stair climber and i also attend group fitness classes 2-3 times per week. my diet most of the time is clean meaning good basic food organic as much as possible fruits and vegetables and complex carbs. i do not eat process foods. i make everything from scratch.

gaining weight can also be related to some medications. since you are 59. and if you are taking any medication. be sure and read the paper's that come with those medications. as some state. may cause weight gain.