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i want to know what i can eat while i have a stomach ulcer. my doctor has me taking prevacid for a 10 day trial to see if it will go away. she told me to change my diet but did not give me the specifics. all the sites i have looked at have all been contradicting of each other so i just want to know what i can eat so im not starving all day.

it used to be recommended that people with ulcers consume a bland diet but there is no evidence to show this is effective. the key is to adopt a balanced nutrient-rich diet to help the ulcer heal and keep your body healthy. small frequent meals (4-6 times) tend to be better tolerated than fewer (2-3 times) big meals. avoid or limit alcohol as it can make symptoms worse and delay healing of the ulcer. avoid caffeine-containing food and beverages (coffee tea and chocolate) as they can increased stomach acid making symptoms worse. watch for foods that may cause discomfort such as spicy or greasy foods while your ulcer is healing. see this article for more on diet and ulcers.

should i douche to get rid of vaginal discharge pain itching or burning?

no. you should never douche to try to get rid of vaginal odor discharge pain itching or burning. douching will only cover up odor and make other problems worse. it's very important to call your doctor right away if you have: vaginal discharge that smells bad thick white or yellowish-green discharge with or without an odor burning redness and swelling in or around the vagina pain when urinating pain or discomfort during sex these may be signs of an infection especially one that may be sexually transmitted. do not douche before seeing your doctor. this can make it hard for the doctor to figure out what's wrong.

i have had fluid in my ear for a year and a half? . a while back had a nasty sinus infection that caused my ears to clog up but they have yet to drain i have had about four other sinus infections since then as well as year-round allergies. one of my nostrils is always stuffy and i constantly have drainage in the back of my throat. it has been about eight months since my last trip to the doctor and about a year since my last trip to an ent however every time that i brought up the matter with them they always said that it was nothing.

hi try these links there must be something that should help. <link> the garlic ear drops try just cutting a couple of cloves very fine leave these over night in some olive oil use these i think it would be far better than cooking oil. read up about a nette pot it could help you. <link> and this last one <link> this one may take a lot of reading its these od things that could work. just copy each one into google to open and read. hope something works for you. good luck

besides tender swollen lymph node in neck also have lump in front of ear. presently on clyndamycin. possible causes? . swollen lymph node in neck and lump in front of ear appeared suddenly. was ordered clindamycin (on day 3) and no change in swelling at either site. initially had low grade fever. possible cause?

my pcp is concerned as no sore throat or ear or obvious signs of infection. and swelling the same after 10 days on antibiotic (clindamycin). had blood work done a chest x-ray and an ultrasound of the node by ear and in neck . plus a referral to an ent.

what are the side effects and risks for the adult flu vaccine?

like all medications vaccines can have side effects. but the risk of harm or death from the influenza vaccine is rare. the flu shot and nasal spray can cause different types of side effects. flu shot side effects may include: low fever muscle aches soreness redness or swelling where the shot was given the nasal spray flu vaccine for adults may cause: cough headache muscle aches runny nose nasal congestion sore throat rarely someone may have a severe allergic reaction to an ingredient in the vaccine. most of the time such reactions occur within a few minutes to a few hours of receiving the vaccine. the following can be signs of a severe allergic reaction: behavior changes breathing difficulty including wheezing dizziness hoarse voice high fever hives pale skin rapid heart beat weakness seek immediate medical care if you notice any of these signs after receiving the influenza vaccine.

my uncle is showing signs of dementia. how can we get around hippa and get him the help he needs? he has no proxy. my uncle since may after my aunt died has been forgetful repeating himself at a loss of where he is going or how to get home and the newest is he think's my cousin is my aunt. my cousin who lives with him is recovery herself from having a colloid cyst removed in oct. she is worried about his deteriorating health. with hippa how can we as a family get him some help?

he needs to have some one sign a release of info he needs to sign too saying that he is okay with you knowing about his health info. ask the doctors office you see to help you fill one out. that should take care of hippa laws. the form only covers those who are listed on it so lets say his daughter was on the form and you were not that is why you can not gain access to the records because he did not sign your permission. hope that helps!

shall i get chemical stress test to know the reason for tachycardia?

episodic tachycardia in the setting of pac and pvc (premature atrial and ventricular contractions) is suggestive of arrhythmia may be atrial fibrillation or flutter. we should try to find the cause for it. do you smoke or have alcohol or any other stimulant drugs? do you suffer from snoring interrupted and unrefreshed sleep daytime sleepiness headaches etc? is there any history of exertional chest pain? since your holter has not picked anything the next step is the stress test. there is no harm in undergoing it and it will help us to rule out ischemic heart disease as well. do you have had any episodes when you were on holter? if not and you are having those episodes more frequently now then you can consider wearing holter again. otherwise undergo the stress test. the next option is electrophysiological studies and it is an invasive test but will diagnose and treat the arrhythmia in the same setting. i guess echo must be normal before starting flecainide. regarding treatment i would suggest beta blockers like metoprolol 25 mg to 50 mg according to heart rate and flecainide should be pill in pocket approach that is as and when needed. for further information consult a cardiologist online --> <link>

what exercises will tone and and strengthen my glutes?

as many times as you can become mentally aware of your behind and as you do contract your glutes. you can be standing in line walking up stairs or running to the bus. pay attention to how they feel as you move. in addition to strength training and good nutrition you need to be doing regular cardio (goal is to burn 400 calories each session) with intensity intervals. that means when you hit the hills by increasing your treadmill’s incline you’ll cook a ton of calories compared to simply walking on the flat. or ramp up the speed with which you walk. intensity intervals simply mean adding hills and/or speed every now and again to your workout. other butt blasters: backward leg toe touch and lift: stand behind a chair toes facing forward with both hands placed on top of the chair for stability. keeping both knees straight extend your left leg back pointing your toes with your big toe touching the ground behind you. gently lift your left leg about 30 degrees off the ground without bending your knee. tighten your glutes and hold for a count of 10. bring down and touch the ground with your pointed big toe and lift right back up for another count of 10. repeat this 5 times and switch sides. donkey kick crossover: grab a mat and get on all fours with your hands under your shoulders. keep your left knee and ankle flexed as you lift your knee to hip level behind you. hold for a count of 5 and bring down touching the mat briefly and lift again. repeat 5 times and switch sides. butt bridge: lie face up on a mat with knees bent and feet flat arms by your side. left hips slowly off the floor forming a straight line from knees to shoulders. tighten your glutes and maintain this bridge position for a count of 10. bring your butt down for 10 seconds and lift back up again into bridge position for a count of 10. see if you can do it for a count of 20. repeat 5 times. sizzling squat: stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. engage your core abdominal muscles. place your hands behind your head elbows out to the side. squat down never going beyond a 90 degree angle to your lower legs. for novices or anyone with knee issues just squat down enough to feel your glutes engage well and hold for a count of 3. as you stand up for an added twist rotate your trunk to the left and lift your bent left knee in front of you. return to squat again. switch sides and repeat. do this whole set 5 times. invisible chair wall squat: you can do this anytime and anywhere there’s a wall. standing straight place your back on a wall. squat down as previously described and imagine you’re sitting on an invisible chair. squeeze your glutes. hold for a count of 5-10 (or 20 for the advanced) and stand up. rest for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times.

i think i have chronic sinus infection. my breathing through nose has always felt congested for years and i also have bad breath. the mucus from my sinus are often bright yellowish. i've never noticed that my nose breath smells until i started regularly using neti pot (squeeze bottle version. since then i can smell my bad nose breath because the smell would fill up the area i'm at. there's no pain or discomfort unless i have a cold. it seems that i can smell it most right after i neti pot. what can i do?

hi do you get bad headaches around 11o/c each day? its a classic sign but you really do need to see and ear nose and throat doctor or ent for short you may need some nose work done. but do see and ent doctor asap good luck

what causes tuberculosis?

because the bacteria that cause tuberculosis are transmitted through the air the disease can be contagious. but it's nearly impossible to catch tb by a single social contact with an infected person. to be at risk of being infected you must be exposed to tb bacteria constantly by living or working in close quarters with someone who has the active disease. even then because the bacteria generally stay latent (inactive) after they invade the body only 10% of people infected with tb will ever have the active disease. the remaining 90% have what's called latent tb infection -- they show no signs of infection and won't be able to spread the disease to others. these latent infections can eventually become active though so even people without symptoms should receive medical treatment. medication can help get rid of the inactive bacteria before they become active.

what can i do for gingivitis?

treatment of gingivitis must begin with a dental examination. this will determine what type of gingivitis you may have and whether there is bone loss or a systemic disease to consider. then the appropriate level of hygienic care can begin. this may include a referral to a gum specialist. your dentist may also provide you with directions for the proper home care regimen which includes brushing flossing and using mouthwash.

1% milk. yes i would like to know if having a glass of 1% milk daily is bad for you or not. i have heard that it contains to much estrogen is that true.

drinking 1% milk is safe and is not considered bad for you. it does not contain "too much estrogen" otherwise all milk-drinkers would be showing signs of estrogenization. in the past supplements used in feed to increase milk production have been called in question and most milk producers have stopped doing this. milk listed as "organic" may be more likely to be safer and not have any traces of feed additives.

do i require surgery?

hi yes i recommend surgery especially if you feel difficulty breathing good luck

low white blood cells low sugar low blood pressure fatigue and a feeling of cold inside legs. 12 yrs son has had low white cells since summer and low sugar levels and chronic fatigue. now has low blood pressure and feels cold at times. loss of apetite feeling of nosea. dr's cant figure out what is wrong please help!

hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia on other systoms i have it and had all those systoms

what is the name of the medication that is needed for sepsis

many antibiotics are used to treat sepsis. sepsis can be caused by many different organisms and an antibiotic is selected that best treats the organism that caused the sepsis.

can having pneumonia as a young child have an effect on future health and growth? . as a 3 to 5 year old i contacted pneumonia and was hospitalized and i was told by my parents that i was in a coma. i only recall being isolated from my parents by a window. i also recall being in some kind of tent. this is all i recall.

it is not very likely that childhood pneumonia even a serious bout that you described would have lifelong issues. i don't know how old you are now but if you have not been having any lung issues i suspect you are free and clear. this is just a guess however since i do not know the details of your childhood case.

will having sex with multiple partners will result in hiv? that too sexual reltion happening aftr gap of 2- 3 months?

of course. the more sexual partners that you have the greater the chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease like hiv. if you have unprotected sex or risky sex with multiple the chance of you getting an unwanted disease increases astronomically. so is the risk really worth it?

can i get clamydia from only receiving oral sex from an infected partner? . i was already cleared up with my clamydia my partner just took his meds the day before he gave me oral. did i catch it? . .

hi this piece is from the dhs from the uk it may help you. good luck you can get chlamydia through: unprotected vaginal sex unprotected anal sex unprotected oral sex your genitals coming into contact with your partner's genitals sharing sex toys when they are not washed or covered with a new condom between each person who uses them sexual fluid from the penis or vagina can pass chlamydia from one person to another even if the penis does not enter the vagina anus or mouth. this means you can get chlamydia from genital contact with someone who has the infection even if there is no penetration orgasm or ejaculation. it isn’t clear if chlamydia could be passed on by transferring infected semen or vaginal fluid on the fingers. infected semen or vaginal fluid can cause conjunctivitis if it gets into someone’s eye.

can you donate organs if you have a tattoo?

usually a tattoo would not disqualify you as a organ donor.

is it safe to put wart remover on a skin tag

well it may not be dangerous but it won't help either. and you could get a mild skin burn. warts are caused by a virus. warts usually resemble hard rough bumps on the skin. they usually go away on their own after a few months. as you already know you can use an over-the-counter wart remover to help get rid of them faster. skin tags on the other hand are soft floppy growths of excess skin cells. they often occur in areas where clothing rubs the skin or where skin rubs against other skin. for example you might get skin tags around your neck where your shirt collar rubs or you may get skin tags in your groin area where the skin folds rub together. because skin tags are not caused by the virus that causes warts it won't do any good to put wart remover on them. if the skin tags are bothering you you can ask your health care provider to snip them off. it's a simple relatively painless procedure. unless the skin tags are very small you shouldn't try snipping them off yourself because you could experience excessive bleeding or scarring. ask your healthcare provider if it's ok for you to snip off your own skin tags before you attempt it yourself. skin tags can be really annoying! don't feel embarrassed to talk to your healthcare professional about how to get rid of them the next time you have an office visit.

what are the health benefits of berries?

berries are brimming with nutrients and phytochemicals. blackberries raspberries and strawberries for example contain several types of bioflavonoids and — along with blueberries — some phenolic acids. both of those phytochemical families have powerful antioxidant duties in the body and help protect against disease in several different ways. berries contain ellagic acid (especially strawberries and raspberries) that lab studies suggest may help prevent several cancers. ellagic acid seems to use several different anticancer methods at once — it acts as an antioxidant it helps the body deactivate specific carcinogens and it helps slow the reproduction of cancer cells. blueberries contain a family of phenolic compounds called anthocyanosides which seem to be among the most potent antioxidants yet discovered. five easy and creative ways to add berries to everyday eating every time you enjoy hot or cold cereal sprinkle some berries over the top. every time you enjoy yogurt or frozen yogurt stir some berries in. berries also make a colorful and flavorful featured ingredient in green salads and fruit salads. one good option is spinach greens topped with berries walnuts or pecans and blue cheese — dressed in a raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette. berries at breakfast! berries can be a star ingredient in muffins and pancakes and the perfect topper for french toast and waffles. enjoy berries year round — use frozen berries when they aren’t in season. when food is frozen it likewise “freezes” the deterioration of the food and loss of nutrients. you can usually add frozen berries straight from the freezer into your recipes and dishes.

i am allergic to aspirin ibuprofen and codeine. what other pain medicines can i take that won’t cause a reaction?

because you are allergic to most of the medications used to treat pain the only option that would be left is acetaminophen or tylenol. thanks for submitting a question today.

what should i do if i suspect an overdose of lithane?

if overdose is suspected contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. us residents can call the us national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea vomiting ringing in the ears blurred vision trouble walking unusual drowsiness seizures shaking loss of consciousness.

how can i prepare potatoes healthfully?

potato cakes seem like a strange thing to write about especially on a site dedicated to health. i had a grandmother who made really unappetizing potato cakes when i was growing up so i discounted them for years. what i’ve come to realize is that they can be a healthy fantastic side dish to almost any meal. i had potato cakes on the menu this weekend with our fish special at catelli’s restaurant and they were so delicious versatile and surprisingly healthy. first start with organic yukon gold potatoes or sweet potatoes or a combination of the two. decide if you want to add vegetables like shredded zucchini. i start by shredding the potatoes on a blade in the cuisinart or by grating them on a box grater. next take a bowl and toss the potatoes with fresh herbs. there are plenty that add great flavor… rosemary and thyme are two of my favorites. add savories like shallot onion and garlic. (i like to sauté my finely chopped onion and garlic first in a bit of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of hot pepper flakes. ) put the shredded potatoes herbs and vegetable in a bowl and fold in the cooked onions and garlic. then season with salt and cracked black pepper. heat the oven 450 degrees. from there line a baking sheet with parchment paper and for each cake make about a cupcake-size mass. spread them out equally on the sheet pan. drizzle a bit more olive oil on top for extra browning and then bake for about 15-20 minutes. these cakes a great side dish with all proteins are really simple to make. they make weeknight meals into something more interesting and you can be as creative or simple as you want. a few additional ideas: add cilantro and chopped jalapeno for a latin flair. add some parmesan and extra garlic to a cake with rosemary. crushed coriander and some curry powder can lend to indian flavors. whatever you choose to do have fun with it.

will thc be removed with colon cleansing. i did a colon cleanse and wonder if thc is removed

colon cleansing will not remove evidence of thc.

are there age-advancing toxins in the chemicals that i use to clean my home? anything i should do to protect my skin?

protecting your skin from cleaning chemicals in your home is an important and healthy step for your skin. toxins can cause irritation and breaks in the skin that can lead to infection. for that reason protect your skin with gloves when dealing with chemicals. if toxins accidentally come in contact with your skin rinse off immediately.

can profasi lead to a false-positive when taking a pregnancy test?

profasi is chorionic gonadotropin also known as chorex novarel ovidrel and pregnyl. this medication is used in women to aid in conception. it is usually given in combination with other drugs such as menotropins and urofollitropins. it works similarly to a natural hormone in the body the lutenizing hormorne (lh). yes it will give a positive result so please make sure you're monitored for true pregnancy by your doctor.

what causes gallstones?

gallstones develop when cholesterol and other substances in the bile form crystals that become hard stones in the gallbladder. the gallbladder is a small sac located just under the liver. gallstones can occur when your gallbladder does not empty properly or if you have too much cholesterol in your bile. too much cholesterol in your bile is not caused by eating too much cholesterol or having high cholesterol (in the blood). most doctors believe that even microscopic gallstones in the gallbladder can cause symptoms. these tiny stones can form a type of sediment called biliary sludge that often can be seen on an abdominal ultrasound. for more information on an abdominal ultrasound see the exams and tests section of this topic. 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 any one kind of dental floss better than the others or is it all a matter of preference?

some dentists feel that unwaxed floss may remove more plaque. i have always felt that whichever product works the best and is the easiest for you to use is the best. if floss gets shredded stuck or torn in half in your teeth it’s probably a sign that a dental procedure is needed. i feel waxed is better as is does not shread as easy. i floss every day and night. i also brush 5-6 times a day depending on how often i eat. i love my pretty teeth so i take good care of them! dental floss is a very important thing to do to keep your mouth healthy and clean. it helps to wash off all food particles that stick to to to between the teeth.

i think im having a outbreak of shingles on my head what can i do to stop the feeling i need to pull my hair out? . i have had shingles befor when i was 27 im now 33 and believe im have another outbreak in the same area on my neck as b4 but now its up in my hair as well only on 1 side i cant seem to stop pulling my hair out to relieve the tingling pain its at the point of bold spots. the other side of my head feels just fine. help what shoild i do?

sorry you're going through this misery! first let's not jump to the conclusion this is shingles though it certainly sounds like it could be. i'd suggest you see a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis. as you know if it is shingles you may be able to take a prescription medication to help with the pain. if it's not shingles your health care provider may be able to provide you with treatment for whatever it actually is. try to refrain from pulling your hair out as this can cause permanent loss of hair in those areas. also remember shingles in the blister stage is contagious and can cause someone who's never had chickenpox to come down with the illness. to help avoid this make sure you're washing your hands thoroughly and often. also do not share any combs brushes or other personal hygiene implements. i hope you get a diagnosis quickly!

i had a chemical stress test. many things are good normal or fine except ecg is abnormal. what does this mean? . i wish i could copy and paste the test results. maybe the test results are saying that they performed this stress test because there was something abnormal when i was coming out of anesthes after an earlier surgery and felt heaviness on my chest.

doctors sometimes perform nuclear stress tests because the images that are required as part of the test are generally believed to be more diagnostic of coronary disease than the ecg findings on their own. many times people with normal images will be considered to have a low risk test even in the presence of an abnormal ecg. but it's important to discuss your own situation with your physician.

i'm 4 months pregnant and accidentally ate melted styrofoam. will this harm my baby? . i ate a sandwich from a restaurant to-go styrofoam container. it tasted weird and after eating it i looked down at the container and realized that the piece i had been eating was sitting on a part of the container where the styrofoam had melted. i immediately tried to throw up and did but i'm not sure it all came out. i'm really worried this might harm my baby. what should i do?

this will not harm your baby so don't worry.

what age can you start giving infant tylenol to your baby?

you can actually start giving tylenol at when they are born but you want to make sure that your doctor or healthcare provider has advised that first and there are all dosing instructions. it's very important to realize that the dosing is going to be based on the child's weight. so when you are talking to a pharmacist or healthcare provider know your child's weight. all the time i have dads that come in and they say oh my wife asked me to pick up this product. and i go well what is the child's weight and they have no idea. so kindly put that in your cell phone or pda and have that really handy. also for an infant you want to buy the infant type of tylenol not the children's version. the infant is little more concentrated you don't need as much medication and it comes with a specific dropper. so you want to make sure that you leave the dropper with the medication inside the box so they stay together because that dropper is really specific for that type of medicine.

i have asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) and erectile dysfunction (ed)

hi sir i assume you are on steroids to treat copd so i recommend you ask your doctor to replace them or stop them i also need testosterone levels testgood luck

my 2 year old son broke his femur while playing 2 weeks ago and doctors treatment seems ineffective. doctors says he has a spiralled dislocated fracture and told us that they would do skin traction method to align the broken bones. . however my son is unable to keep still and the bones do not seem to be in line in the x-rays. . it has been exactly 2 weeks today and there has been no progress. i am extremely worried and do not know if his leg is going to be ok or not. . i understand from my web research that spica casting should have been done but doctors told me they dont do it in my country.

i don't know what country that you are currently living but you may want to try and get a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon. since i have no way of personally evaluating your son reviewing those x-rays knowing the exact location on the femur etc. so i really cannot offer any patient-specific opinion. pediatric femur fractures can be very challenging to properly treat especially in a two year old so continue to be your son's advocate and insist that another orthopedist take a look at him.

can children take tamiflu mixed with orange juice or is there something else that mixes better?

i'm going to assume you received a valid prescription for tamiflu (oseltamivir) for your child(ren) because pediatric dosing is based on weight. never give a child the same dose of oseltamivir as an adult. the reason i am trying to make sure you have a pediatric prescription for the oseltamivir you're giving your children is because the medication is available as an oral suspension which is what is usually prescribed for children. keep that in mind if you need oseltamivir for your children in the future. at any rate you may pull apart the oseltamivir capsule and pour the contents into a very small amount of sweetened liquid (brown sugar mixed with water is fine) and then have your child drink the whole dose at once. i would not recommend mixing it with orange juice applesauce or any type of soda. fruits contain enzymes and acids that could reduce the effectiveness of the medication. soda contains carbon dioxide that also could act on the medication. try using a medicine cup like the one that usually comes with children's cough and cold remedies to mix up the oseltamivir with sugar water. just make sure the cup is clean. wishing you well!

how are arrhythmias treated?

treatment depends on the type and seriousness of your arrhythmia. some people with arrhythmias require no treatment. for others treatments can include medication making lifestyle changes and undergoing surgical procedures. pacemaker i do not know

could i have e coli from this? scared! . i made myself some italian food and poured a lot of extra virgin olive oil. from all the oil i i had explosive diarrhea. while on the toilet a little of the diarrhea hit my lip mouth and eyes. . could i get e coli from this? i am petrified of e coli after what i have heard about it - bloody diarrhea severe cramps. i know it was my poop but do humans have the 0157 strain or just the harmless ones? . i don't have insurance to go to the doctor. am afraid i'll lose liters of blood!

every human on this planet has e. coli in their intestines. this is the part of our normal intestinal flora. we do not however have the 0157 strain that causes life-threating health consequences unless we got if from a contaminated source. bloody diarrhea is not likely from "too much olive oil" so i would encourage you to seek medical care. there are many other bacterial forms of diarrhea that can cause this. insurance or not your health is worth spending money just like you would spend money to fix your car. or your computer. or cell phone.

what do my blood test results mean?

hi these readings are slightly deranged and indicate some liver related problem. at your age this is definitely something that should not be neglected and should be adressed at. consult a physician or an endocrinologist to find out the root cause and take appropriate treatment. thanks

can hydrocodone be prescribed as an anti-depressant? was on it for pain and it worked 10x better than my antidepressant. i was on hydrocodone for pain after my 6th hernia operation and i found that it worked 10x better than my current anti-depressant lexapro. i found myself being more patient happier and was no longer taking afternoon naps which i found myself doing every day with the lexapro. i did get a euphoric feeling when i first took it but it wore off after about 10-15 min and i was full of energy for the rest of the day. can my psychiatrist prescribe this to me instead of lexapro for my depression?

hydrocodone is a potent pain medication that is highly-addictive. it would not be likely that a medical professional would prescribe this opiate as an antidepressant or so that you can feel euphoric and more energetic any more than a medical provider would give you an amphetamine to speed you up. even people with chronic pain should be wary of addicting themselves to opiates.

does himalayan salt contain iodine?

raw salt of any kind from any source does not contain iodine. this includes sea salt rock salt and any other natural form of salt. salt distributors began adding iodine to sodium chloride (table salt) around the 1920s when scientists discovered iodine is essential to thyroid health. when the thyroid gland doesn't get enough iodine it grows very large. this is called 'goiter. ' one hundred years ago it was not uncommon to see people walking around with huge goiters due to lack of iodine in their diet. iodine is not found in many vegetables or other foods (seaweed is the notable exception). companies began adding iodine to salt in the 1920s because almost everyone uses salt in cooking. adding iodine to salt offered a way to make sure people got enough iodine to satisfy the requirements of their thyroid gland. salt with added iodine is called "iodized" salt. it's important for most people to eat iodized salt at least occasionally in order to maintain thyroid health. if you don't have thyroid problems you don't need to eat iodized salt all the time. you can use fancy salt like himalayan rock salt. but try to get iodine occasionally since it's an essential nutrient. wishing you well!

can a cold sore give me genital herpes? . recently my girlfriend gave me a blowjob. she had a cold sore on her lower lip. although the sore was completely scabbed over and is almost completely healed. she got it two weeks ago and has been using some type of medicine to get it healed. the bj lasted 15 seconds and the scab barely touched my penis. the sore isn't open at all so is there still a high risk of infection? whenever we make-out when she has a cold sore i never get one. and she generally gets them when she's really stressed.

there r two types of herpes. there r the oral kind and then there is genital kind. yes u can get herpes on your genitals from a cold sore. but even tho it is herpes on your genitals it is not actually the genital type of herpes. it is the oral type actually. u can spread each type to each area. yes her giving u head with a what looks like mainly healed sore can give u herpes. i have kissed a chick with a sore before to and didn't get nothing. some times your just lucky or perhaps your immune system is working harder and better at times i don't know. but u can get on acyclovir twice a day from your doctor it's herpes meds. or if u don't have insurance there is a natural pill for it u can get at health stores or what have u called l-lysine and take it twice a day and have her take it as well. hell even once a day would b good.

what causes hair loss?

doctors do not know why certain hair follicles are programmed to have a shorter growth period than others. although a person's level of androgens -- male hormones normally produced by both men and women -- is believed to be a factor hair loss has nothing to do with virility. an individual's genes however -- from both male and female parents -- unquestionably influence that person's predisposition to male or female pattern baldness. telogen effluvium is temporary hair loss that can occur within a few months after a high fever a severe illness or extreme stress and in women following childbirth. drugs that can cause temporary hair loss include chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment blood thinners retinoids used to treat acne and other skin problems beta-adrenergic blockers used to control blood pressure and birth control pills. hair loss can also be caused by burns x-rays and scalp injuries. in such cases normal hair growth usually returns once the cause is eliminated. ringworm caused by a fungal infection can also cause hair loss. the causes of alopecia areata a disease that often strikes children or teenagers remain unexplained. it is thought to be an autoimmune disease meaning that the immune system revs up for unknown reasons and affects the hair follicles. in most cases the hair grows back although it may be very fine and possibly a different color before normal coloration and thickness return. although shampooing too often perms bleaching and dyeing hair do not cause baldness they can contribute to overall thinning by making hair weak and brittle. tight braiding and using rollers or hot curlers can damage and break hair and running hair picks through tight curls can scar hair follicles. in most instances hair grows back normally if the source of the problem is removed but severe damage to the hair or scalp sometimes causes permanent bald patches.

what are the chances of getting pregnant even if the condom didn't break?

hi 2% just read condom packets they state condoms are only 98% proof of not getting pregnant its that 2% can give the lump you did not want. good luck

i was born with one kidney and tested slightly positive for hsv-2?

hi the test do not seem to confirm hsv ii at present. i advice you to repeat the tests after 1 month and see the results. only if all the tests are positive then you can label it as positive. thanks

i’m experiencing symptoms of sciatica/piriformus spasm how to reduce the pain so i can at least walk?

i can’t thank you enough! grazie mille!

i have small dark bumps on my forehead that don't look like blackheads. what could they be?

most likely they are either milia or sebaceous hyperplasias. both are sometimes confused with acne. you should see your local dermatologist in order to properly identify and treat these bumps.

i’m 15 i have my body twitches started feeling waves in my head

hi. these twitches and the aches are usually caused by calcium and vitamin deficiency. moreover hormonal changes ate your age increase the problems. you should eat healthy diet with high calcium intake and exercise regularly to strenghthen the muscle tone. calcium and vitamin supplements with protein powders will help. vitamin d can be taken to accelerate the recovery. thanks

how can i buy good skin-care products inexpensively?

there are many excellent products that are available from the drugstore. the single most important thing you do to help your skin age successfully is to use adequate sun protection. also if you smoke quit. as for products there are excellent choices available at the drugstore. look for ingredients such as retinol niacinamide peptides vitamin c and hyaluronic acids.

i have a skin rash that looks like ringworm but isn't. its red and very itchy and spreading everywhere. what can i do? . my breakout started with one bump on my thigh then a day later there were two on my upper body. then all of a sudden the next week my whole upper body was covered in red raised and itchy bumps. i am into my second week with this and it is spreading to my face all over my arms and moving down my legs. i am not in pain but it is hard to deal with being itchy everywhere. i don't have any other symptoms. if there was a way to know what i have? just anything to help thank you.

unfortunately without the ability to actually see this skin eruption that you are describing it would be very difficult if not impossible to blindly offer an accurate diagnosis. a diagnosis is really essential when it comes to treatment. knowing your medical history will also help solve this mystery rash. based solely on your description this could be an allergic reaction perhaps urticaria (hives). hives are intensely itchy comes on suddenly and if the allergen is still in your midst it can continue to persist/spread. regardless of the cause (which can be very challenging to find) the itchiness can be treated with an antihistamine like diphenhydramine (benadryl) or other over-the-counter medications in this class. seeing a medical provider is important since many things can mimic hives.

am i pregnant? . last month my boyfriend and i were teasing each other. he had a little bit of pre-cum but we never had sex. i read somewhere that if you pee after you ejaculate the leftover sperm is gone and he usually pees afterwards. his penis was near my vagina though. i got my period the next day. now it's a month later and my period may be late. am i pregnant?

hi well if any sperm did get through to your womb that would take 3 days it would only live for 7 to 10 days and your ovulation day would have been around 14 days later after the first day of your period so yes they could have meet but its a big outside chance as there would have only have been very few sperms and they would have had a long way to go. have you thought its just a skipped period if you have been stressing over this that could be a good reason exercise a lot been on a diet or taken any meds these all good reason why its skipped. if you and your b/f are becoming so sexually active why are you no on some kind of bc either the pill the cap. the ring or iud these arer just some but please keep away from depo shot to many side effects and not forgetting the good old condom. best to be safe than sorry. but you have missed you last period and sound worried why not go get a test done either hpt or at your doctors. do hope this helps you. good luck

i have arthritis that is destroying my joints however its not r. a. i have had my left shoulder replaced. my thumb joints as well. it is also affecting my back and hip any solutions

get as much physical therapy as you can every day. it does not take much time. stay away from pain pills. they are bad for you. get a real good analgesic cream or gel instead. you will not believe the difference after two weeks.

when do you need to see a doctor about warts?

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many women in my family have facial hair on their chins and jaw. i have dark marks from shaving. what do you suggest?

you may want to consider having the hair removed with a laser by a trained professional. between treatments consider using hydroquinone kojic acid alpha-hydroxy acids or bearberry to help lighten the dark spots.

i had pains when swallowing tired when exerting with unbearable pain. on and off?

hi in my opinion you have esophageal spasm so do a barium swallow x ray also you need to do ecg and heart echo cardiac tamponade can cause your symptoms good luck

i have pain in my left shoulder and left chest right before i go to sleep at night. i'm only 30. could it be my heart? . almost every night right as i am trying to fall asleep i feel a throbbing pain right above and below my collar bone. sometimes i feel the pain in my chest as well. i thought it was just average muscle pains from working out but the pain occurs even when i haven't been working out. i also gets boots of vertigo. could the two be related? could the pain be from an artery blockage?

i'm sorry you're experiencing this but good for you for checking it out. in the past heart attacks and heart disease in a 30 year old were rare because people were generally more fit and ate less-processed food. today sadly we know heart disease is not that uncommon in younger people. you would do well to have this situation evaluated by a medical professional. in all likelihood it is nothing serious. you allude to "working out " which tells me your baseline fitness level may be better than others. still the fact you notice symptoms and are bothered by them are reason enough to see a physician or nurse practitioner. vertigo may be a whole other matter. dizziness can be caused by problems with the inner ear. this would be entirely unrelated to your heart. wishing you well! if you are questioning if it could be your heart why wouldn't you go to a cardiologist and get an exam and/or testing done? this might be a bit extreme and turn out to be nothing to do with your heart but why would you want to take that chance? also i'm not a medical person of any sort but if there is a blockage and less blood flow to the heart getting light headed could be a sign your body is telling you something's wrong. (? ) or as the previous answer suggests it is two unrelated symptoms. its unlikely that your pain is related to heart. it may be due to cervical spondylosis because you suffer from vertigo as well. better to consult your doctor.

i am a member of aarp but have not received any benefit so far. i am a member of aarp. please let me know can i get quotation of health care insurance rates. i have not received any benefit from aarp membership. in case it has no benefit then i will cancel my membership. imdad syed. aarp membership no. 328 603 422 2. since 2011.

i can't comment on the value of an aarp membership. however if you're not old enough to qualify for medicare and are in the market for a private insurance policy i would recommend you broaden your search by looking for insurance on healthcare. gov. there you'll find a wider range of health plan options than what any one company offers. if you earn too much money to qualify for financial help from the government you would also be well served to search your insurance options outside of the marketplace set up under the affordable care act. you can try a site like ehealthinsurance. com or gohealth. com which offer a wider range of insurance options.

i dislocated my toe doctor wants to have pin surgery need second opinion?

clinically i would go with the no surgery choice as this joint is a minor one so it can heal with support and kinesiotaping therapy.

constant masturbation cause bumps on penis? i damaged the skin area where the bumps seem to have formed. . so i noticed a group of bumps on the shaft of penis on the right side. they are not painful and there about 16 that i can see all in one area all about the same size and they don't seem to have spread. a quick google search will tell me i have genital warts but i have some reservations about it because i masturbate a lot. at one point i damged the skin right about where the bumps formed. it was sore and i stripped it a bit. i slowed down the masturbating but never completely stopped.

hi mc its time to take a complete break this will give you skin time to recover i would suggest around 8 weeks. if you give your body the right amount of time its a great healing and all without drugs. i think you problem comes from using a grip of steel this is not the way to masturbate try using some oil like baby oil to masturbate with and try and think of the vagina and how soft it is so masturbate with a feather light touch by doing this after 8 weeks you should be ok and your spots these are just from using the grip of steel gives you far to much friction. do hope this helps you. good luck

why am i gaining weight and have not changed my diet. i have two children and never even had problems losing weight after having them. i have gained 20 lbs in 4 months and dont no why. .

see your medical provider first. a few blood tests can determine if you have an underlying metabolic reason (hypothyroid for example). not all weight gain is adipose tissue (fat); some can be fluid. your medical provider can determine if you are having issues with edema (fluid retention). clearly something has changed. you have gained about a pound a week so an increased intake as little as 500 calories a day more than you need or less calorie expenditure could easily account for the weight gain. before you see your doctor keep a food diary (accurate and honest amounts please) for several days or a week. this will give your medical provider a good idea of your calorie intake. a dietician or nutritionist can also help you solve this dilemma. have you been taking a new medication? i was put on lyrica and had no idea of the side affects i gained 30lbs in less then 3 months and asked my doc at next appointment and she changed them. but lots of meds have dif side affects on dif people. the most important reason for this is definiltely a decrease in your metabolism! you should try hard to boost your metabolism. here are a few things you should try: - start strength work outs - eat much protein especially after work outs - drink 3 litres of water every day - arrange 6 meals per day! hope this will help! same thing happened to me i gained 13 pounds over a period of 3. 5 months without changing my diet nor taking any new medication i was taking two hard courses and was very stressed out. so it could be caused by the cortisol stress hormone since blood tests haven't shown anything wrong with my body. i haven't gained any weight after that damn semester was over. unfortunately i am still struggling to get rid of them! you must take some fat burner for your health. healthgenie provides lots of health benifits on discount. call now or visit our website. <link>

we are trying for 2nd baby fertility consultation has not worked?

12 million sperms is too low on count. it does not mean impotency but chances of you getting pregnant with so low sperm count is less likely. he needs a consultation with doctor and increase his sperm count for positive results.

how do outbreaks of whooping cough start?

outbreaks can occur when enough people in the population are susceptible to pertussis. some people are susceptible because they never got vaccinated. others may have been protected because they were vaccinated or may even have had pertussis but their protection has worn off over time. because pertussis can spread so easily it’s important that everyone be vaccinated to protect themselves including adolescents and adults.

which antibiotics don't work as well any more due to resistance?

almost all of our antibiotics are becoming less effective with time. unfortunately this has prompted providers and patients to choose non-recommended drugs that are perceived to be stronger. i am very concerned about the increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones and azithromycin for infections that should be treated by amoxicillin or penicillin.

are there different types of flu vaccine options?

yes. there are two types of flu vaccines- the flu shot and the nasal spray formulations. “flu shots” are inactivated vaccines (containing killed virus) that are given with a needle. there are three flu shots being produced for the united states market now. visit cdc’s flu website for a description of each shot and who is recommended to receive them. the nasal spray flu vaccine (sometimes called laiv for “live attenuated influenza vaccine”) is made with live weakened flu viruses. the viruses in the shot and nasal spray formulations do not cause the flu. laiv is approved for use in healthy* people 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant.

my husband has a red eye its not a pink eye i think its a broken blood vessel

a broken blood vessel in the eye is called a conjunctival hemorrhage. there are harmless painless and self-limiting; not contagious. pink eye is an infection that is usually accompanied by drainage and pain.

i am 50 years old and am currently on medicare/ssdi. i have part a b and d. . i also have aarp hospital indemnity by united healthcare. i also have an aarp rx drug plan. is this enough to cover what is needed under the affordable care act?

yes you have proper insurance coverage and do not need to buy any additional policies.

does going out in the cold snowy weather causes pneumonia

not at all. pneumonia is caused by micro-organisms like viruses or bacteria not going out in cold weather. this is something your grandmother told your mother and it trickled down to you but it has no scientific validity.

i hit my head i still have the numbness in my arms and hand

check your cervical vertebra do an mri scan take it seriously good luck

what are some other possible early side effects from radiation therapy besides fatigue skin problems and hair loss?

other early side effects are usually specific to the site that receives the radiation. eating problems radiation therapy to the head neck or parts of the digestive system can result in loss of interest in eating. but it's important to continue to eat a healthy diet while undergoing treatment in order to maintain your health and keep up your strength. eating five or six small meals spread out through the day often works better than trying to eat three larger meals. trying new recipes can help you maintain your interest in eating. keeping healthy snacks that you enjoy on hand will help you eat when you're hungry rather than waiting for mealtimes and perhaps losing your appetite. mouth problems before you start radiation to the head or neck see your dentist for a thorough exam to help reduce subsequent problems once therapy starts. radiation can cause problems in your mouth that include: sores lack of saliva thickened saliva difficulty swallowing jaw stiffness. it's important to tell your cancer team about any of these problems so they can help reduce the discomfort you feel. to help manage these side effects: avoid spicy and acidic foods. don't smoke chew tobacco or drink alcohol. brush your teeth often with fluoride toothpaste and a soft brush. hearing problems radiation therapy to the head can cause hearing difficulties. one possible cause is hardening of the wax in your ears caused by radiation. let your doctor know if you have difficulty hearing. nausea radiation to the head neck and any part of the digestive tract can cause nausea and vomiting. let your doctor know if that occurs because there are medicines you can use to help control nausea. also the doctor or the nurse can help you learn relaxation techniques and biofeedback to help control and reduce feelings of nausea. diarrhea radiation therapy to the stomach or abdomen can cause diarrhea which typically starts a few weeks after starting the therapy. the doctor will likely prescribe medications to help control the diarrhea as well as suggest changes in your diet such as eating frequent small meals avoiding high-fiber foods and being sure to get enough potassium. fertility and sexual issues radiation therapy in the region of the pelvis can affect your fertility and your sex drive. it's also important not to try to become pregnant during radiation therapy because radiation can hurt the fetus. radiation therapy of the pelvic region can cause women to stop having menstrual periods and to experience other symptoms of menopause. it's important to talk with your doctor about what kind of effect radiation might have on your ability to have children in the future. in men radiation in an area that includes the testes can affect the sperm count as well as the functionality of the sperm. this doesn't necessarily mean you can't father a child. but if you want to have children later you should talk with your doctor about considering the use of a sperm bank before treatment begins. treatment to the pelvis can cause sexual intercourse to be painful for some women and can also cause scarring that affects the ability of the vagina to stretch. in men radiation can affect the nerves and blood vessels that make an erection possible. you should discuss your concerns with your doctor before treatment begins to learn about your options and possible outcomes. it's natural to have less interest in sex when undergoing treatment for cancer. but typically your sex drive will reawaken after treatment stops. talk with your spouse and share your concerns about the need for being close.

i keep falling to the right as i try to keep my balance and have double vision up and down. what is wrong?

are your symptoms present all the time? migraine can cause similar symptoms (and painless migraines can cause them too). if your symptoms just started you should talk with a doctor about them there are other brain problems that can cause similar symptoms

lost some hearing (at about 40%) in my left ear will this become permanent?

hi there does not seem to be permanent damage to your ear drum or inner ear. conduction hearing appears to be intact. the condition is definitely reversible. you need to consult a ent superspecialist who is trained in implants. connecting tubes will be of help. thanks

can an asthma attack be triggered by traveling from high altitude to a low altitude destination? . my 6 year old son traveled with his father from colorado to north carolina for a vacation. he has a history of mild asthma with only one previous attack a year ago accompanied by a cold. he did not have any symptoms of a cold when he left and no trouble breathing. 45 minutes after arriving in north carolina he had a severe asthma attack and was treated by airport paramedics with two albuteral nebulizer treatments. could this be caused by going from one climate to another?

i am an asthma sufferer living in south africa. i migrated from the coastal town of durban which is very humid to johannesburg which is inland and has a "dry" climate and at a higher altitude. my conditions improved to the extent that an inhaler (asthavent) lasted for more than 3 months. i actually had no need for the preventative measure (corticosteroids-foxair). however when i moved to cape town a coastal city i initially needed at least one inhalation in the morning of the 250/50. that was 8 years ago. about 3 years ago i had "development" of phlegm in the chest which i attributed to a certain medication-pearindaporil. i do not have hbp but my cardiologist recommended and prescribed it. about nine months ago the phlegm became problematic and i had shortness of breath. i have consulted with my gp and a pulmonologist. my asthma medication has more than doubled and strengthened-montelukast x once daily; 500/50 of foxair x 2 daily; asthavent when necessary; and medication for gerd x once daily. of-course the hbp meds have also changed as the pearindaperil allegedly causes build up of phlegm. i have worked on a process of elimination of causes of the condition by severely adjusting foods and drinks. as a matter of interest i do hunting fishing and boating; brisk walking and sometimes squash. i can only put my present condition down to change in altitude and i am considering relocating to a higher altitude again. mahomed khan mahomed@maskattorneys. co. za

my husband is talking aloud and giving speeches all while sound asleep. does he have a sleep disorder? . he also moves saying that he was marching playing shuffleboard soccer or even shooting a rifle!

it sounds like your husband may have a sleep disorder. there are sleep disorders in which individuals start to act out their dreams or move about excessively in their sleep. as you note many times this is not terribly bothersome to the patient but can be very distressing to the bed partner and in rare instances dangerous as well. moreover the movements can be a symptom of an underlying neurological condition as well. i would suggest talking with your primary care doctor about this and describing to her/him exactly what he does. if possible taking a video recording of him doing these things in his sleep would be very helpful. you may end up needing to see a sleep specialist.

why do i keep getting strep throat? . for the past year i have been diagnosed with strep throat eight (<positive_smiley> times. why has it been recurring so often?

maybe it never went away? you can be a strep carrier and always test positive. next time have a culture after you have been properly treated and see if it is gone. if you are not a strep carrier you may be getting exposed from someone who is. frequent strep infections or a strep carrier state may justify having tonsils removed since tonsils are usually the reservoir for this bacteria.

my daughter is 6 she is constanting complaining of stomach hurting on rlq c/o after eats need ct?

if your daughter is complaining about her right lower quadrant of her abdomen she needs to be seen by a doctor. although one of the serious causes can be appendicitis there are other reason that can cause this. only after examining her can a doctor decide whether she needs a ct or not. if the doctor is not suspicious about appendicitis he may advise against a ct (there is a lot of radiation exposure with cts so they should be only done if necessary) take your child to see your doctor immediately.

does medicare cover periodic phlebotomy for a haemochromotosis sufferer

medicare generally covers procedures that are medically necessary. i would suggest you check with your physician about the medical need for this procedure and then directly with medicare (medicare. gov) to confirm that the service is covered. if you have a medicare advantage plan contact your insurance company to inquire.

should i use a prescription retinoid or are over-the-counter retinols good enough?

i like both actually. i think that over-the-counter retinols have come a very very long way and for some people who cannot tolerate prescription products over-the-counter products are just fine. so for a lot of my patients especially ones who are in their 20s or even early 30s i often recommend going to the drugstore and getting retinols over-the-counter as part of their skincare regimen. however for most patients who can tolerate the stronger higher concentration prescription retinoids something like retin-a or tazorac. i think those are really great products for younger people in helping treat acne and over time to help your skin cells turn over to more normal healthy natural way that helps keep your skin looking young and health over time.

why is my 10 year old goes to the bathroom 5 times or more before going to sleep?

i really can't address that question since i do not know anything about your ten year old --- such as medical history sex of your child fluid intake family history of diabetes possibility of a urinary tract infection (common in girls; rare in boys) etc. i would suggest that you see his or her pediatrician -- someone who knows your child -- for an evaluation and at least a urinalysis.

i took norco for a migraine. can i take nuvigil to counteract the sleepiness so i can go to work? . i've been taking norco for 3 days for a severe migraine and haven't slept in days. can i take nuvigil to wake up?

you should discuss this question with the norco prescribing doctor. here is a list of known drug interactions with norco: <link> you could also ask your doctor if there is another drug developed specifically for migraine pain that would relieve your discomfort and cause less sleepiness. take a look at this list: <link> hope you feel better soon!

i recently kissed a guy that i just now found out has gonorrhea. is it likely that i got it from him? . i know i should get tested but i'm 17 and have limited cash so i'm not sure what i can do. but is it even possible that i got it from him? or should i just not worry about it?

if his gonorrhea is untreated and it was in his mouth then maybe but most men with gonorrhea will have it in their genital tract. it is quite painful which motivates they to get prompt treatment. you may need to get more information but it is not very likely that a little kiss will transmit gonorrhea to you. a good rule of thumb: don't kiss someone with gonorrhea because you don't know who he has been kissing. clearly someone gave him gonorrhea.

what is your illness if you have a swollen eye trowing up blood and have 100. 5 fever. the eye is brownish in color has had it for about three days and just resently started trowing up blood

you can't diagnose an illness based on vague symptoms alone but your symptoms are troubling. brownish or yellow eyes could mean jaundice (hepatitis) or other liver problems. throwing up blood can be a very serious sign. it would be in your best interest to see a medical provider as soon as possible.

i’m a 15 year old rwandan girl with asthma and thyroid condition getting worse?

l thyroxine is causing the greif symptoms so i recommend asking your doctor to reduce your dose also ventoline explains the dizziness when you standl thyroxine overdose can make you feel as if you need to see a psychologist but it is not true good luck

what is chlamydia?

chlamydia is a germ that is primarily sexually transmitted and infects genital organs.

exercise related deltoid lump feels like fluid. no pain should it be drained? . this will not away and does not effect my exercise routine with a trainer.

drained? probably not. it would be wise to be examined by your medical provider so this "lump" can be properly diagnosed and treated.

cancer back in 2015 are laboratory results worrisome?

hi i dont think there is anything to worry about as these tests are not directly related to the previous cancer that she had. these tests indicate derangements in liver function and can well be treated with oral tablets. consult a hepatologist and start her on appropriate medicines. thanks

i have some how managed to bite both sides of my tounge and my mouth. it is hurting so bad what can i do to help it?

tongues heal quickly so try to avoid salty foods (salt on an open wound so to speak). there are some over-the-counter glycerin/peroxide products that your pharmacist can recommend to rinse your mouth but it will not speed up the healing. that is still going to take a few days. your medical provider can call in some viscous lidocaine to hold in your mouth and then spit out. this will temporarily numb your tongue lips cheeks throat and just about any oral mucous surface. it will provide some temporary relief if you are interested in using it. oral pain meds like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also help lower that pain threshold. personally you may just decide to "wing it". and that's okay too.

the day after my period ended i had sex with my bf he inserted his penis for a minute before putting condom on. . can i get pregnant even though it was right after my period? i've been nauseous and getting some cramps for about a week now.

yes it is always possible. before a man orgasms he can release "pre-ejaculate" which is sperm and can get you pregnant. if you're on another method of birth control such as the pill iud depo provera nuva ring etc your chances are decreased. best way to tell is to either get a home pregnancy urine test or ask your doc for a lab slip for beta hcg blood testing.

can my wrinkled neck be lasered or peeled too?

wrinkled necks have to be treated much more delicately much more carefully because there is a little greater risk of problems because the neck skin is thinner. it doesn’t heal as well it doesn’t regenerate as well. the facial skin is fabulous pretty much got that down we’re kind of still at the frontiers at what to do with the neck and the upper chest from sun damage and aging. but a combination of bleach creams low intensity laser like treatments like intense pulse light which is popular and it’s good because it’s safe but you have to have a series. you can’t expect it to be one blast and have the job done as when we do the chemical on the face when it’s a one time treatment. but typically over a period of a year with 5 or 6 treatments and they are quick they are office visits in and out no down time virtually no discomfort add a little bleach cream into the mix and that skin will look better. not as perfect as the best result from a chemical skin peel on the face but we’re working on the neck.

i exercise daily and sweat a lot on my face and scalp. could sweating and not washing my hair every day hurt it?

really there is no reason to feel that you must wash your hair daily. if you have any scalp itching or seborrhea it may be wise to wash more often. otherwise sweat alone will not hurt your hair or otherwise cause it to fall out.

i have slightly blurred vision numbness in hands and legs?

are u diabetic? this is suggesting diabetisopthamological review random blood sugar fasting blood sugar cbc and thyroid profile

i started having severe pain in my lower back and left side abdomen just under my bottom rib should my doctor do other tests?

hi i recommend doing an endoscopy to your upper gastrointestinal tracks it seems you had a peptic or duodenal ulcer that healed i think you can ignore the whole thing good luck

what should i do if i suspect an overdose of typhoid vaccine?

if overdose is suspected contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. us residents can call the us national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

i have aneurysm of the left basilic vein doctor can perform an aneurysmectomy. need second doctor opinion?

i strongly recommend doing a surgery because this aneurysm may have some bad complications if left untreated

i don’t want to die – i’m taking prednisone 20mg for 4 days and i am dehydrated?

hi you should stop steroids as early as possible. taper them off in gradual manner. do not stop abruptly. drink plenty of fluids lemon juice with sugar and fruit juices. oral rehydration solutions will help. thanks

what causes lupus?

we don't know what causes lupus. lupus sometimes seems to run in families which suggests the disease may be hereditary. the environment sunlight stress and certain medicines may trigger symptoms in some people. other people who have similar genetic backgrounds may not get signs or symptoms of the disease.

bp is 199/119 but still no meds prescribed. i have been suffering high blood pressure for three years - since college. i wore a monitor for 24 hours at the start of this year and have been deemed hypertensive. i feel unwell and have recently had crippling chest pain. my gp says these are not a cause for concern. my bp is 140/110 usually but is now 199/119. all readings have been in gp office. do i need meds? should i seek a second opinon? . thank you for your time.

yes definitely. you should take second opinion and start with the anti-hypertensive medications. we advice to start with plain arjuna powder (terminalia arjuna) at dose of 3 gms daily after meals with lukewarm water.

my daughter is 5 years old and obsessed with her weight. is she developing an unhealthy body image?

in general it is best to keep the focus on healthy eating and activity. it sounds like you are already doing a great job of emphasizing healthy habits. physical fitness basically how well your child's body works as she plays and learns (for exampler her energy level endurance strength) and not size is key. combatting the media's and society's biases about physical appearance is not easy. offering counter-examples of healthy (and realistic) body types might be something to try if she is a fairly mature 5-yr-old. also maybe showing the graph of bmis on the growth chart to your daughter might allow you to show her that she is tracking along just fine and that she is in the healthy range. i think this sounds like something that should be explored in depth with your pediatrician or a counselor. here's a few body image related articles for parents who might be facing this situation with older children. eating and body image: a troubled relationship moms kids and body image

can i get a flu shot if i'm allergic to rocephin?

yes. there is nothing in the flu vaccine that is similar to rocephin - a cephalosporin-type antibiotic. you can get the flu shot.

i went to the er for a rash was given iv injection and ephinephrine went to dr. prednisone zyrtec benedry still rash. the dr. said i had an allergic reaction to sulfur antibiotic. i have been to the er and the dr. twice. i still have the rash it itches and burns. in addition to the iv treatment and shot of epinephrine at the er i have been on 30mg of prednisone benadryl zyrtec.

i have no way of confirming or disputing your "allergic reaction" diagnosis but i can tell you that sulfa drugs can have a very dramatic rash as a non-allergic side-effect and this rash can last days. an allergic rash is typically very itchy hives. a sulfa drug reaction common toward the end of your course of treatment does not usually itch.

i brush my teeth regularly but i’m not a big-time flosser. what are some tips for making daily flossing simple & fast?

there are numerous floss aids and products on the market. but you should ask your dental hygienist to help you with proper technique. and remember practice makes perfect.