Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Is there a disease that causes the body to die temporarily and come back to life?


Answer:
There's a "Zombie Powder" called Tetrodotoxin that can make a person appear dead. Some venoms in puffer fish, toads, and snakes have the same effect.
No. Once you are dead, you can't come back.
depression
No, are you planing to go somewhere. Be very careful sometimes thing we do are against the law.
not that I know of. Your heart could stop for a few moments and start back up again but that's 'bout all I can think of

Is there a disease or symptom in which you gradually feel less and less pain?


Answer:
There is many diseases that could rob your ability for your nervous system to send messages in your nerves, spinal cord and brain.
Diabetes could affect feet and legs. MS all limbs etc.

Is there a disease in which blood changes its color (i.e. not the blood cells bu the blood itself)?

Recently, one of my friends had a blood test and his blood turned to white after being waited for 3 minutes in the container. Doctors can't find the reason.
Answer:
It is not the blood that is white but there may be lipids floating on the top of the blood after standing. Your friend may have to check his cholesterol levels
The other possibility is that some of the preservatives that is used in the blood tube look white and that is what your friend saw rather than the blood changing color.
never,did you see this happen?

Is there a difference between Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis?

Please advise?
Answer:
Sure. Sinusitis is inflammation of one or more (usually more) of the sinus cavities, with or without infection. Since the openings to the sinus can be easily sealed shut by swelling, creating a warm, moist bacteria playground, infection is common. You can have sinusitis and still breathe freely through your nose, though once you also have an infection, the nasal passages are also affected and you're totally clogged up. Besides the congestion, sinusitis is characterized by a low fever and an intense, localized headache.Allergic rhinitis is the nasal passages swelling, sometimes shut, in response to a substance you're allergic to. There's also excess mucus formation as the nose tries to clean itself out. (So you both look and feel your very best, eh?)Either one's no fun, but one's treated with antibiotics, the other with antihistamines.
rhinitis refers to inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, but it is possible to have both, if you have chronic sinusitis then you probably have rhinitis as well. allergic rhinitis may be seasonal. treatment for allergic rhinitis
1eliminate or limit intake of chocolate, milk eggs
2 cover mattress and pillows with plastic
3 no domestic animals in the house
4 use non allergenic cosmetics
5 cover overstuffed furniture
6 use antihistamines as directed
7avoid use of wool bedding

Is there a difference between Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (generic Flonase) from Flonase?

I read that GlaxoSmithKline said that it wasn't put to FDA standards? I believe it to be the same but am wondering if anyone else had any implications from either?
Answer:
I was on Flonase for years and just recently my insurance switched me over to generic.i see no difference whatsoever.still works great for me with no side effects.
It is the generic for flonase and works the same way.
No. They should be the exact same thing. Check the label on the Flonase.
Pretty sure it's the same thing.

Is there a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study in Detroit?

I saw a commercial a couple of weeks ago on a local TV station but I didn't take the telephone number down.very silly of me since I'm a diabetic w/these problems.
Answer:
There are several studies going on concerning diabetic foot ulcers. I'm not sure what kind of study you saw advertised, maybe its in the list. Here is a link to the studies:http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search;...
Probably. There are many high-powered podiatry residencies in the area with lots of wound care clinics and podiatry residents, internal medicine residents, a high powered dermatology department at Wayne State, etc, etc, etc. to provide the muscle power to do a large study.Your best bet would be to contact the TV station and ask if they could give you the number again. Otherwise call the hospitals and ask for the wound care clinic. Ask the wound care clinic if they are running a study. I have absolutely no idea where it is being done, but I would try DMC first.

Is there a diabetes foot care and wound care workshop which I can attend in June or July?

I am a doctor in Sri Lanka.
Answer:
Yes ask your local hospital coordinator. They always have diabetes awareness meetings scheduled at the hospitals.
I would call the hospitals in your area especially the teaching hospitals, sometimes they have classes.

Is there a dermatologist online?


Answer:
I can refer you to my mom
just let me know how can I help you.
I have my skin care license, however you didn't ask a question.
Did you know that among doctors, it is common knowledge that dermatologists tend to be last in there class rank?
Hey pal.they are supposed to turn the decolorated skin into pink and red after that...exposing slightly and normally that part of the skin, will force it to produce melanine ,,the pigmenmt your pale areas are lacking...,(although psoralens like cream and patches work very slowly)
Pink does mean its givng good result, psoralens are working...and they will be redder.
However if itching and pain appear (happens very rarely) stop the patches for 10 days, wash the skin with aluminium acetate bufferized solution )Burrows powder to dissolve one in a liter of warm water) during that resting period, if needed...

Is there a danger of mercury poisoning when taking fish oil or glucosamine.?

I take fish oil to lower cholesterol/BP and glucosamine for my joints. What if any mercury can be found in these? Some articles say supplements safer than the actual fish.
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There are no standards for supplements and the industry is not monitored. I personally had bad experience with fish oil supplements, though not mercury related. I avoid all supplements and try to get fresh foods and proper nutrition
depending on which kind of fish oil it is. you are only suppost to take in like, 3-5 servings of them.
If a fish has swallowed a thermometer then you would get mercury poisoning. Check the ingredients for Mercury or Mr_the scientific Symbol

Is there a cure or tips on making hypoglycemia better?

Im 15, and im very hypoglycemic. I do lots of sports and running. i eat well, im in good shape, im small, petite, very thin. (not anorexic or anything!) and i eat well. I eat proteins and carbs before a game or track meet, and i make sure i will be ok. i dont have diabeties. i am just wondering if there is a cure to hypoglycemia, or if anyone knows how to make this even better, cuz even after i eat alot, and well before i run, i still loose my breath, and my eyes kinda wonder off. i get dizzy, and i have almost encounterd death with this before last year in PE. plz help!! :D thanx!!
Answer:
The cure for Hypoglycemia is NOT to have sugar but to avoid it. Hypoglycemics react badly to sugar causing their blood sugar to plummet. Avoid sugar, candy, chocolate, fruits white bread and flour and basically junk food- potatoe chips.Eat healthy meats, whole grains, brown bread, whole grain pasta and vegetables and eat regularly.There is no 'cure' diet is the only way.
the cure for hypoglycemia is to have sugar. Orange juice is a good thing to have if you are feeling hypoglycemic. You could also carry around some hard candies and have them when you are feeling that way.
You should exercise vigorously and have one of your diabetic friends (there are lots of them) take you blood glucose right after the exercise to be sure it really is low sugar. If so, you should see your M.D. and find out why. It is not normal...and you know it.Don't eat a lot. It makes you fat, more likely to get diabetes. Then you really will have sugar problems.You lose your breath? Heart problem? Lung problem.?.maybe asthma?See your M.D. Find out if you have what you think you have, or something else.

Is there a cure for tuberculosis?????

My best friends sister has tuberculosis and i was wondering if it is deadly, curable or can be treated.thanks everybody for your help this means so much to me and my friend.lots of love to everyone
Answer:
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that is most often found in the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can spread to other parts of the body (extrapulmonary TB). TB in the lungs is easily spread to other people through coughing or laughing. Treatment is often successful, though the process is long. Treatment time averages between 6 and 9 months. Tuberculosis is either latent (dormant) or active.Latent TB means that you have the TB-causing bacteria in your body, but you cannot spread the disease to others. However, you can still develop active TB. Active TB means the infection is spreading in your body and, if your lungs are infected, you can spread the disease to others. What causes tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, slow-growing bacteria that thrive in areas of the body that are rich in blood and oxygen, such as the lungs.How is TB treated?
Doctors generally use a combination of 4 antibiotics to treat active TB, whether it occurs in the lungs or elsewhere. Medications for active TB must be taken for at least 6 months. Almost all people who take their medications as directed are cured. If tests continue to show positive results, treatment is extended for 8 to 9 months.One antibiotic taken for 9 months is the usual treatment for latent TB. This prevents the infection from becoming active and reduces the risk of complications.If you miss doses of medication or you stop treatment too soon, your treatment may go on longer or you may have to start over. This can also cause the infection to get worse or lead to antibiotic-resistant infections that are much harder to treat.A health professional may have to watch you take your medications. This may mean daily visits to a doctor's office or public health facility, or you may have home visits. A cure for TB requires you to take all doses of the antibiotics. Direct observational treatment ensures that people follow medication instructions, which is helpful because of the long treatment course for TB. Cure rates for TB have greatly improved because of this treatment practice. If active TB is not treated, it can damage the lungs or other organs and can possibly cause death.Click below link for more information.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tuber...Hope this helps. Good luck to you and your friend and her sister.
Most TB is curable. It is a bacterial infection and treated with antibiotics. You may need to be on medication for a long period of time (up to a year).
There are several different strains of TB and cultures will be performed to determine the type and the best antibiotic to treat it.
If it is very long standing systemic (throughout the body) TB a cure is much less likely.
There is a cure for tuberculosis. The drugs are: Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide and depending on how resistant the bacteria are, other doctors may add ethambutol and streptomycin into the regimen. But basically, the first 3 drugs are used initially. The treatment lasts for about 6-12 months depending on how severe her condition is. For the correct dosage, ur friend's sister must go see a doctor for the prescription.
Yes, it is usually curable, but can be deadly if it is not properly treated.Proper treatment usually means using up to three or four different antibiotic drugs at the same time. The duration of treatment varies but is usually at least six months. It is very important that your friend sticks closely to the treatment regime her doctor has prescribed. If her TB is only partly trteated, then this can give rise to forms of the infection that are resistant to some or many of the anti-TB drugs.

Is there a cure for stretch marks?

Can they be cured completely? Natural creams? Lotions? Aloe vera?
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A cure? I don't think so. But prevention...or trying to prevent them, you can use cocoa butter.After you loose the excess weight the stretch marks loose the redness and go back to a natural color, but not exactly the same skin tone. The best thing right now it just to exercise and loose the excess weight.Who knows, maybe in a few years there could be a surgery to get rid of them. But none that I could find, sorry.
IDK i have them and i'm only 13 and i'm not over wieght
Cocoa butter is good for that. In general, just make sure it gets a lot of moisture.StriVectin also works but that's a bit more expensive and not natural, I don't think.
i know there's creams to make them less noticeable but thats it. idk anything else
Try using cocoa butter. Its effectiveness relies on the age and severity of the stretch marks, however. But rub it on them every day to help the skin.
band aids.
There is no cure for stretch marks but surgery. Lotions and ointments can help speed up the fading, but they will always be there.
Sorry
Stretch mark is not a disease.
hmm, my mom has a cream for this!
she found it at walgreens :]
not sure if that helps much, but just go and ask someone there!
i totally wish. my guess would be surgery.
There is no "cure" for them, but I have heard that cocoa butter helps them to fade.
Yes. because i know for sure they have creams and lotions for women who were pregnant that helps get rid of their strech marks.
There are no cures but putting pure vitamin E oil on them will help reduce them.
Stretch marks happen because your body stretches the skin holding your meat or guts or fat in. If you really don't want stretch marks and loose skin, then you should just get fat again.
Coco butter is the best thing to put on them to make them go away. You can buy it in your local drug-stores. :)
there is no cure for stretch marks but i suggest for you to buy MEDERMA, it can help make it appear softer, smoother and less noticeable. it is proven to improve the color, texture and overall appearance. you can find this at your local pharmacy..
maderma?it was on a commercial.:]]
laser treatment
Try straight vitamin E oil, apply it directly to each stretch mark immediately after showering EVERY DAY. Keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, applying skin lotion (unscented with vitamin E added) ALL OVER at least 3-4 times per week (if you do it right before you go to bed you will find you are better able to do it consistently and also it's very relaxing) and staying out of the sun and absolutely out of tanning beds. (Tanning won't make stretch marks worse but it will make them much more visible as the stretched skin will contrast more with the tanned skin! Tanning is horrible for your skin anyway!) If you do these things consistently you will notice improvement in about 12 weeks tops. If you stick wiith it you will completely get rid of at least half of your stretch marks in about 6 months and you will hardly notice those that remain. After 3-6 months (when you notice marked improvement) discontinue applying the straight vitamin E oil and just put on unscented body lotion with Vitamin E added every time you get out of the shower or bath. It works best if you apply while your skin is still damp (not dripping wet, just damp!) because this is when your skin most easily absorbs the lotion. (You should continue applying lotion all over 3-4 eves per week just before bed) If you stick with this skin care regimen for good you will notice a profound improvement in the overall appearance and condition of your skin in one year tops. If you stick with it beyond that you will have soft, supple, elastic skin that will not wrinkle nearly as dramatically or nearly as much as it would otherwise. You will not get as many papercuts or bruises as well-hydrated, elastic skin resists trauma much better than dry or uncared-for skin. I thought the vitamin E thing was a load of crap until I got burned badly on my face and neck and tried it to get rid of the moderate scarring I was left with after my burns had healed. I still have some very minimal scarring on my neck and the scars that were on my face are all but gone. I have to look very closely to see them at all even when I have no makeup on. It worked better than I ever thought possible so I tried in on the stretch marks I got when I had my youngest son 16 years ago and it worked so well I couldn't believe it. I strongly urge you to try it. It does take some time and patience and you have to do it consistently over a long period of time but it is absolutely worth it. Vitamin E is available at all drug stores, most grocery stores as well as WalMart and Sam's Clubs. I reccomend buying it in bulk at a Sam's Club or WalMart because you're going to use A LOT of it and the dinky little bottles of Vitamin E you'll find at drug and grocery stores won't last you very long and will cost about 3 times as much as they will at a WalMart , Sams or Costco.

Is there a cure for sinusitis?

There seems to be no shortage of quack remedies and other snake oil...
Answer:
Try to eliminate dairy products from your diet for a month or two, you can then reintroduce then slowly.
Steam is a great soother for the pain. I swim a lot, so use the steam room regularly, but one of those facial saunas works, or just a bowl of boiling water and a towel will do. There are products, like eucalyptus oil you can put into the steam, but they aren't necessary.
The doctor can provide you with nasal sprays, usually steroids, also surgery but I would avoid this and try the basic methods first.
It has certainly helped me.
thats nasal isnt it??
if really bad they burn something up your nose to releive it...my brother in law had that done not so long ago and its now mad him sound like his talking through his nose badly..i cant understand him half the time..poor sod
i had to see a Specialist for my sinus and he told me i needed surgery,but i was such a high risk there was nothing else he could do about it.
I suffer from chronic sinus pain (don't really get blocked up, just bad headaches). One thing that me and my mum have both found to help is cutting down on dairy products.
have a hopi ear candle treatment done only costs 15-20 pound and is really relaxing and has good results for ear and sinus problems
There is no indefinite cure for sinusitis and it may always return. There are however various remedies that can help treat the condition, many of which however have side effects, such as antihistamines that can make you drowsy.So far the best result i have obtained, was when i used a homeopathic treatment for my congested and infected sinuses.
that's because there really isn't a cure, I take Zyrtec every day

Is there a cure for oral herpes?


Answer:
Its incurable. Topical aciclovir can treat the symptoms whenever it flares.
nope. Almost everyone's got it, except for those few lucky people. You can try herpecin to make it go away faster, and if you have them constantly a doctor can put you on an antiviral (like the ones they use for genital herpes), but there is no cure!
Ya,Read the book : Miracle cures they don't tell you about: FDA won't let you purchase this i could go get the book to tell you what it is but im lazy. im answering any question im seeing right now so ya...
Sorry, not yet. However, there are creams and stuff that make them less painful and less noticable.
i've heard there is and aciclovir vacine, but where to get it...?
No, there is no cure for any kind of herpes. There are medications that can help prevent cold sores and herpes outbreaks, but they are not cures. Some medications require a prescription while others you can find at your local drug store like Abreva.
no cure for any type of herpes just treatments to shorten outbreaks and cause less people from gettin it from you
No but ask your doctor for acyclavir and they go away before they staet.You take 2 a day for 5 days when you have an outbreak.

Is there a cure for nystagmus? or some kind of treatment?

i have constant nystagmus and double vision...i need help
Answer:
You should consult a qualified opthalmologist for an eye test - don't forget to tell them about any prescription or over-the-counter medicines you may be taking, as nystagmus is a common side-effect of some drugs.
I think if you go to an opthalmolologist, and have your eyes checked, they could give you the appropriate corrective glasses :)
No, there is no cure for nystagmus that I know of. I have congenital nystagmus. There is treatment by wearing specially designed glasses (don't worry they don't look different, the lenses are different), I have these.
Hope this helps! Ask your eye doctor!

Is there a cure for my medical condition?

Please do not exclude any possible cure because of cost.Here are my symptoms:1) Incredible persistant headache and discomfort the day before it rains.2) Excruciating pain in my head when I am on an airplane when it begins descent.3) Nausia and vertigo when travelling near the borders of Los Angeles. (North of Burbank airport, East of West Covina, West of Malibu)PS: I never experienced symptom #1 in Los Angeles, as it rains very lightly if at all there.
Answer:
Sounds like you have sinus problems, which believe it or not, are more common than alot of people think. Check with your doctor about sinuses or referral to a Ears,Nose, Throat doctor that can find out if you have sinus problems. I suffer from bad sinuses 10 months out of the year and it can make my life very difficult at times. I hope this helps.
Sinusitis.

Is there a cure for hidradenitis suppurativa?


Answer:
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, relapsing, suppurative cicatrizing disease occurring in the apocrine follicles. It is not curable if your diagnosis is definitive for hidradenitis suppurativa. However the disease can be managed. If the patient smokes cigarettes they need to quit since quitting sometimes helps with the hidradenitis suppurativa.http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic259.http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2717.h...http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051015/1547.ht...
This is like a severe form of acne near sebaceous glands. There is no cure, but if caught early the symptoms can be managed.

Is there a cure for herpes/?


Answer:
No, but it is treatable
No there is not. There are medications to try to control it ~ but no cure that I know of .
Go to the doctor and get a prescription
No there is no cure for herpes. You have it for the rest of your life.
No, there is medicine that will help to clear up an outbreak and minimize the number of outbreaks, but no cure yet.
The Herpes Virus is just that, a virus. And no virus has ever been cured by medication. Now that's not saying it's not treatable. Your local pharmacy will have medications that can help like medicated chap stick for oral herpes, and drugs like Valtrex. Although the virus cannot be cured, the amount and severity of the outbreaks can be controlled with drugs listed above.
No. The herpes virus stays dormant within the body until an outbreak occurs. Sometimes this is cause by stress. At any rate, there are medications out there than can lower the incidence of outbreaks.See your doctor for more information.
Viruses stay in your body unlike other germs... but at times they become inactive or dormant. But when your immune system weakens, they will show their ugly face once again. No medical cure... However, I've heard of some major cleansing health programs that claim to cure people of viruses. There is some pills you can take (prescription) that will keep the outbreaks down.
No. It is viral and lies dormant in you spinal cord and at any given time, it returns and goes away. Then you experience outbreaks based on your lifestyle and stressful times. It can, however, be controlled w/meds. So that you will experience less frequent outbreaks as wells as those that you do experience not lasting long.
look at some money , only americans prefer 5000 in 10 dollars bill
YES, THERE IS A CURE! There is also a term called re-infection since herpes has different strains.

Is there a cure for hemorrhoids?


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Most of hemorrhoids can be cured! However there are 2 things you have to have in mind. One is to remove the hemorrhoid and the second one is to treat the cause of it.You see, the hemorrhoids don't just decide one day to start growing on your b..t. The cause of them is laying somewhere else, and until you don't treat also the cause of hemorrhoid even if you remove the existing hemorrhoid, sooner or later they'll come back. Between various treatments the main difference is "how long it will take for the hemorrhoid to return". The others are price, time for treatment, with or without pain, loss of working hours or not.The most common cause of hemorrhoid is constipation. If this is your case than take care of it - add fiber and water to your daily diet to soften the bowel. Buy dry plums and cooked them (remove the seeds if case you have plums with seeds) put the cooked plums in food processor and crash them, than mix with the water from cooking and drink 3 times a day one glass. You should see results by your bowel quite fast.Other causes of hemorrhoids are overweight and overeating. Vitamin B6 deficiency, acid/alkaline imbalance, genetic predisposition to weak veins, fatigue liver, sitting and standing for long period of time can also contribute to developing of hemorrhoids.As for treatment, Rue Care Oil is an excellent natural product that shrinks the hemorrhoid, stops bleeding - if any, strengthens the veins and in this way prevents hemorrhoids from returning.
Surgical removal.
Yes. Surgery.
Yep, only surgery.Can't cure them, you can only shrink them.Try witch hazel for discomfort.
I don't think so, but its really treatable, go to your local drugstore %26 see what they have.
Yep, witch hazel. It stops the swelling. dip a q tip in the bottle and ram it up your ---.
Yes. Usually surgery or sclerosing agents will take care or them. See your local proctologist or local MD for a referral after evaluation.

Is there a cure for fragile X??


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here are some links...there are support organizations and clinical trials...Fragile X syndromehttp://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?... (fragile X clinical trials)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search;... (clinical trials associated with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbde... (NORD鈥croll down for support organizations)
http://www.fraxa.org/ (fragile X research foundation)
http://www.conquerfragilex.org/... (conquer fragile X organization)
http://www.fraxa.org/research_summaryfin... (towards treatments and a cure)
http://www.fraxa.org/research_summaryfin... (most promising research)
http://www.fraxa.org/research_summaryfin... (developments of the mGluR theory)
http://www.fraxa.org/aboutfraxa_resource... (Publications)
http://www.fragilex.org.uk/ (fragile X society in the UK)
http://www.fragilex.org.uk/show_content. (support and information service in the UK)
http://www.letthemhear.org/ (let them hear foundation)
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/f... (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pu... (Fragile X publications from NICHHD)
http://www.conquerfragilex.org/about_res... (fragile X resources..organizations, books and publications)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispo... (fragile X on OMIM)
http://www.genome.gov/19518828 (fragile X on the National Human Genome Institute)
http://www.thearc.org/netcommunity/page. (society to help with intellectual and developmental disabilities)
http://www.new-horizons.org/ (organization to help the disabled..resource)
http://www.new-horizons.org/faqcat.html... (frequently asked questions about disability help)3 books on disease symptoms and treatmentsyou could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)
Pre pregnancy genetic testing and counseling is the only one I know of. That would certainly stop reproduction of this horrid disease.
No unfortunately it is something you are born with and there is not cure but I have heard they are doing experimental studies with gene therapy.
no
no

Is there a cure for dry gangrene in an elderly, very sick hospital patient?

My father-in-law age 82 has been hospitalized since Jan 07 for triple bypass, numerous complications, including uncontrollable diabetes, failed kidneys. Now his left foot has gangrene. He is not a candidate for amputation. I don't believe he is of sound mine. Can he recover from this and live a normal life? What are his chances of survival? Please be honest.
Answer:
He's not a candidate for amputation because his doctors don't think he can survive the surgery, nor do they think it will do much to prolong his life. The gangrenous tissue is dead tissue and will spread. Your FIL's body is going into multi-system shutdown and he's dying. Keep him clean and comfortable, spend as much time with him as you can, and let him know that he has led a good life and has a family that loves him.
Honestly, any patient that has gangrene, kidney failure, with the added complication of diabetes and is not a surgical candidate does not have great prospects for recovery. With antibiotic therapy and tight control of his blood sugar there is some hope for recovery but, it will be a tough road.
I hope if he is not of sound mind, he made his wishes for medical care known to his family.
God bless

Is there a cure for cancer ?

Look on your search sites for a product called Immune 247 !
Answer:
YES !! there is a cure but Pharmaceutical companies and the FDA won't allow for it to be marketed because they make more money by keeping people sick. Drug companies have a responisbility to increase profits for their shareholders. They accomplish this by selling more drugs at the highest price possible. Healthy people aren't profitable to pharmaceutical companies so they would rather keep people sick so they continue to be customers!!
No, there is not a cure. If there was a real one then we wouldn't even be having this conversation.
No there's not one;)They are working on itSome day way ahead they will find a cure
depends on your money situation.
unfortunenitly, no. in fact we only know that it is fatal and is started bycertain porteins in the body which every1 has. we dont know what 'awakens' these proteins. but, a study shows that a chemical in spicy foods attacks the mitochondria(powerhouse of a cell) and kills the cancer cell. this explains why cancer rates in mexico are smaller. jus wannted to show that there is hope but we need more time (as always) :)
If found early, most cancers can be cured! Not all but most. Cancer is NOT always fatal.
No. That's the Holy Grail of biomedical science right now. Everyone wants to discover (and sell) a cure for cancer.
No there is not a cure for cnacer but there are things they can do for you if they catch it at an early stage. ~Her
I hope for your sake you never get cancer, and then get stuck with a doctor who refuses to treat you except by using this product, because doubtless you will just die anyway.Reported for spamming
Yes. Faith.

Is there a cream or something to help open cuts all on my feet?

I started new job that requires steel toe, i purchased the cheapest pair (mistake), now after a 12 hour shift i got open cuts on my feet and they are killing me, what should i do, clean it and banaid it? what do i clean it with?
Answer:
This site might help. There is something you can buy at the drugstore, comes in a small bottle, actually your workplace may even have it in their first aid kit. I'm trying so hard to recall what it's called. but sorry I can't remember. It comes with a dropper and you just put a drop over the cut and it forms a seal so that it can heal.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/...
http://closuremed.com/faqs_medprof.htm...
I found a couple of sites regarding the stuff I'm talking about but these are not the brand I was thinking of.
http://www.revolutionhealthstore.com/qxp...
Soak your feet in an Epsom Salt solution. This will help with the pain and swelling. Dry your feet well. Neosporin on the cuts will help speed healing and ward off infection. Any cuts that are bleeding will need a band aid. If you can't afford to buy a good pair of shoes right now, get some shoe inserts, the Dr. Scholl's Gel ones are good. Also double up on your socks, if possible. A pair of smooth dress socks inside a pair of athletic socks can help ease friction. Definitely get a good pair of shoes as soon as possible. Twelve+ hours in bad shoes can lead to sooo many problems.P.S. I am recovering from foot surgery, brought about by 12hr shifts in bad shoes.

Is there a correlation between wearing pantyhose and lower abdominal pain?

I was diagnosed with IBS a few years back and was taking Zelnorm. To be honest, Zelnorm didn't do much for me. I still had constipation and bloating (I am in constant pain and the doctors say nothing, I just came to the realization that I will have to live with the pain the rest of my life). I was told that wearing panty hose helps with some abdominal pain and pressure. I have been trying it on and off for the past few months and it makes all my symptoms WORSE. Everytime I wear anything tight, I seem to get even MORE bloated. It feels as if my body is pushing BACK on the clothes. On the days I wear loose clothing, I don't experience this problem. I am in a fairly conservative industry and all the ladies are required to wear panty hose (I will switch to thigh highs and if anyone has a problem they can shove it up their who-who). Is there any correlation between waering panty hose and abdominal pain? Could I have something severe? My Dr's tell me NOTHING
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I have IBS too, and instead of taking Zelnorm I decided to go the natural route by keeping a food diary and cutting anything that seemed to aggravate it out of my diet. Also, I have found that doing a 10-15 minute Pilates-based workout and stretching out those abdominal muscles each morning has cut back a lot of my symptoms. That has really helped me out a lot. However, I agree that pantyhose (or anything too tight) make it feel SO much worse. I don't think there's a real medical reason- it's just simply the act of having a tight piece of elastic around an already-bloated abdomen, which causes you to feel like you're going to pop. I think it is a good idea to stick with the thigh-highs. Nothing your employer can do if you have a documented medical ailment. Just keep wearing loose clothes.
Why not try a larger size than you would normally wear and see if things change?Pantyhose don't cause stomach pain, but they do cause an increase in bladder and vaginal infections, and THOSE cause abdominal pain. Could that be your problem?

Is there a correlation between between anemia and low blood pressure?


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Ummm.The short answer is no, with one exception. This is a bit of a complex question- so let me talk about anemia, then I'll cover blood pressure.
Anemia-
Your blood is composed of many things, but MOST of it is plasma- think of it as water that everything sits in. In the plasma you have red blood cells with carry oxygen, white blood cells, which among other things fight infection, and platelets, which help to stop bleeding by causing clots...there's other stuff too, but let's try not to get to far from the point.
Anemia is defined for simplicity's sake as a low level of red blood cells in your plasma. This can result from many things, but let's limit that to you either don't make enough red blood cells (no iron to make 'em), or you lose too many red blood cells (by bleeding or otherwise.)
Blood pressure on the other hand, is automatically regulated by your body by a few different things. I'll liken this to a garden hose. High water pressure (high blood pressure) will cause water to come shooting out 30 feet from your hose to water the other side of the lawn. You get that high pressure, by one- turning up the water, so there is more water in the hose, two, by crimping the hose or putting your finger on the end causing the hose to become narrow so the water shoots out, or three putting a pump in the hose to forcefully expell the water out.
Now, back to your body- If your body causes the blood vessels to tighten up (the hose gets crimped) your blood pressure goes up. If you have more plasma (water), your blood pressure goes up. If your heart pumps harder, your blood pressure goes up.
It's not really how many red blood cells you have as red cells comprise just a small portion of blood- again, blood is mostly plasma, so it's how much plasma (water) you have that causes your blood pressure to go up.
So finally, back to my exception- if you are hemorrhaging (bleeding rapidly) you are losing red blood cells (thus becoming anemic) but at the same time you are losing plasma (water) and your other blood components...thus it is your plasma loss, rather than your red blood cell loss that can cause your blood pressure to drop if you lose too much of it suddenly and your body cannot replace it. (whew) =P
when you are anemic it means you are low on blood ,so the blood pressure will be low too
In theory, yes, but not always 100% correlation. Would have to know more.

Is there a connection with PTSD, hypoglaucemia, hypothyroidism, and long term physical pain?

I have read that one can be connected to the other, but has anyone ever heard of them all being connected. My pain comes from a stress fracture of the hip that never healed. Trying to find some answers
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PTSD could be related to the hip fracture, depending on the circumstances. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) I don't think are related (however, see below).The thyroid activity (over- or under-active) determines how fast or slow your system burns energy, how nervous you are, or slowed thinking, and is controlled by the pituitary gland.
Low blood sugar can be caused by a problem with the pancreas, also an endocrine gland. I believe low blood sugar might be a fore-runner of diabetes, so it's important to get that under control if possible. Do you find that when you eat a big meal or sweets, rich food, about an hour or 1-1/2 hours later you feel lousy and may sleep like you were drugged? If so, you may be burning your sugar too fast, so the sugar gets low. If you can connect that feeling lousy with what you just ate, it becomes much easier to leave it alone. I remember wondering what I could eat that would not make me feel terrible, and considered possibly a hard boiled egg or a tomato. But when you leave it alone and can get through it, the hypoglycemia can level out. Sure feels better! Have you seen an Endocrinologist? He is the physician with the best training to take care of your problems. The PTSD has to do with the adrenal glands, and the thyroid and pancreas (which secretes insulin and is related to diabetes and hypoglycemia) are all endocrine glands. The specialist who is most knowledgeable about these endocrine glands is an Endocrinologist. Why not ask your regular doctor to recommend an endocrinologist? (don't go to the phone book). I believe I've read that in certain conditions, pain can be more noticeable (relating to cortisol levels), so maybe his help would lessen the pain, too. I wish you much luck in finding solutions to your problems.

Is there a connection between Hypothyroidism and Not being able to swallow normally??

My mom's thyroid all but shut down.Since then she has had problems in swallowing her food and can only eat soft food.She also has a fluid that comes up in her throat after she eats and is unable to swallow this at all...which she has to spit this out..I know this sounds gross but we need help and her doctor doesn't listen to her..thanks for any help or suggestions..
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My friend has a goiter that developed from hypothyroidism, and it makes her feel like she's choking sometimes. The thyroid is right near the throat, so if there's a goiter on it, it would seem very likely that there would be problems with swallowing. Your mother's doctor sounds like a moron. Get her to another doctor, preferably one that specializes in thyroid issues. Good luck!
The answer is yes. She should see an ENT who's affiliated with a major hospital in your area.
No, it doesn't sound related to the thyroid. Mine's been removed so I'm a bit familiar.
Sounds like advanced acid reflux. The acid reflux can actually damage the valve on the stomach that would allow the fluids to travel back up the esophagus
First of all, you need to see another doctor. If yours is too busy to hear you, he will be too busy to double check anything he might have missed in your mom's throat.A gastroentologist (or something like that), well a doctor focused in the digestive system, could give a nice second opinion. He will check your mom's throat and define if the problem is on the thyroid or on the digestive tract or even in the stomach.It's common for people with hypothyroidism to have a hard time swallowing. Often pills help to lessen the thyroid's inflammation but in rare cases a surgery is required. The thing that concerns me is the excess of salivation. This needs to be cleared up.Good Luck
Sounds to me like she may have a thyroid nodule,and it also sounds like she needs to switch her doctor.If they will not listen to a patient,then it's time to move on.Nodules are usually completely harmless,although some run the risk of being cancerous,but not many.If it's interfering in swallowing and/or breathing,then it needs to be evaluated.I had over half of my thyroid removed a couple years ago,because of one.If she's having problems swallowing,then obviously something is wrong,and she needs to get a second opinion.Hope it all works out for her.Good luck and God bless.
If the thyroid gland has become enlarged then it can create pressure on the throat.
Is your mother working with an endocrine specialist or a general MD? If she is not seeing an endocrinologist that would be a good idea.
I Suffer from an underactive thyroid. It was only after going to an ENT specialist that I found out all the answers. It`s the first and best step you can take! Go get the answers that you need! Denis.
Just so I have a base (although I am not yet an M.D. and obviously, haven't examined your mother nor do I know her extensive medical history), I want to just clarify that it IS HYPOthyroidism that she has and not HYPERthyroidism, right?Additionally, this difficulty swallowing could be caused by several things and I am wondering if it's entirely possible to know if her thyroid is responsible [err, lacking the responsibility] for comfortable and proper swallowing. I don't intend to sound skeptical, et al; however, I can tell that you are concerned and I would only ask if she takes medication on a regular basis for any condition whatsoever. As someone who has an under-active thyroid myself, I do know quite a bit about hypothyroidism and I am not rejecting (at all) that there may indeed be a link. Although, upon first consideration of your question the only thought that I had surrounded hyperthyroidism (having a goiter), which could interfere with swallowing.Let me know about anything I mentioned above so that I can give you a more informed answer...that is, if you're still in need and interested. Sorry to be so long-winded. By chance (as I don't know her age) is your mother taking medication for Osteoporosis prevention?Hope she feels better soon!ETA: As the above posters mentioned...she must go to the doctor; one that will be understanding, patient, and reliable. If the problem relates to the digestive system, a Gastroenterologist could help. She may very well need extensive lab tests and her thyroid hormones evaluated, which a reputable Endocrinologist should take care of.
My bet is that they are unrelated. What you describe is probably gastroesophageal reflux; i.e., stomach acid.
When patients have reflux, the sphincter at the top of the esophagus tightens to prevent reflux from the possibility of entering the airway. This makes it difficult to eat anything but soft foods and liquids, as the valve (upper esophageal sphincter) doesn't relax to let the food through to the esophagus.
Most primary care doctors know little or nothing about swallowing disorders. Your best bet is to consult a gastroenterologist or an ENT; they DO know. They will probably order a video swallow study with a speech pathologist and an upper GI series to confirm the suspicion of reflux.
For management of her symptoms, look up "reflux precautions" on Web MD.

Is there a chance of survival?

my grandpa has cancer, it spread from a tumor in his stomach. It has been growing for about 2 years, and its 2.5 centimeters in width and 2 centimeters in height i think. He is a healthy person. He once was a soccer player and he is active. He is doing chemotherapy. Is there a chance of survival?
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I am truly sorry to hear about your Paw-Paw. I wish I could give you an answer, but I will relate a story about mt step-father.
I was a small child ( I'm 53 now ) and remember Harvey (step father) being diagnosed with cancer in several parts of his body. The Doctors removed what they could, but said the cancer had spread much more than they had thought. Remember this was about 45 years ago. Not much treatment besides surgery back then. They said he would not live more than 6 months.
22years later Harvey died. He was in poor health , but was still able to get around on a walker. So you keep your faith in God and be thankful you got to know him. Many people only knew their grandparents through pictures and stories of them.
There ALWAYS is a chance of survival...as small as the chance is. There are people who have survived terminal cancer before even though the doctor said they were going to die. Keep hoping.
cancer is dealt with a lot more these days=I'm not going to say it's a sure thing ,but his chances of living longer are good
Of course there is. We don't have all the answers. Doctors only give a prognosis based on others that have had the same thing. People have survived amazing problems. There is always a chance...never give up hope.
I am a Cancer survivor who only had a 20% chance of recovery and I won the battle. There is always hope as long as you don't give up the fight! I will say a prayer for your Grandpa and you.
As long as there is breath there is hope. Sounds like ur grandpa is a fighter and thats what it takes to beat the odds.
Many times a poor prognosis fools even the best doctors, what they called terminal turned into years more of life. Every person reacts differently to treatment and it sounds as tho ur grandpa`s cancer is a slow growing type. His chances of survival r as good as anyone else diagnosed with the disease. Cancer does not mean an automatic death sentence. Bless u both.
It depends on the stage of the cancer. If it is stage four, there is little chance for survival. To be 100% honest with you, when it spreads, that's really not a good sign. But all things are possible, right?!My grandfather passed from throat cancer, even after doing radiation and chemo. I know how you must feel. Good luck
If he has a good oncologist and surgeon, that is his best chance. And to have a loving supportive family.
Check with his oncologist. He wouldn't be receiving chemotherapy unless there was a chance of recovery. Terminal patients are put on hospice care to make them more comfortable and allowed to go home.
of course there is! i believe in miracles and so should you. always has hope, and thats all i can tell you.

Is there a certain level of tan that one can achieve?

I have been tanning for two weeks now,and it seems that I am not getting any darker. Some one told me that there is a certain level of tanning that you can acheieve due to skin pigmentaion. Just wondering if I am wasting my time trying to get darker?
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You need to be really careful or you're going to get skin cancer from lying out in the sun. It happens to millions of people all the time. If you want to get tan that bad, use a self-tanner, a tanning bed, or make sure you have on proper skin care prodcuts when you go in the sun, and don't stay for too long.
yeah man

Is there a certain bath soap or cream or pill to cure constant clammy skin?

I have always suffered with constant clammy skin. As soon as I dry off from a shower I get clammy again. Wondering if anyone knows if there is a certain bath soap, cream or even a pill to help with this problem. Of course it's worse in the summer, but is basically always a problem. This is very embarrasing when greeting someone with a hug or having someone touch my arm. Sometimes I am even sticky. At rest , I am the same way. I will be clammy at night under the covers. Not necessarily hot, just sticky and clammy. Please help
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Ask your doctor about "Drysol." It is a liquid that helps people with clammy or sweaty feet and hands. There may be other options, too, this is just one I know about offhand.
You need to get your pores cleaned, start working out until you get a good sweat and drink plenty of water. After your shower use a after shower powder.

Is there a cardiologist in the house?

My docter told me i have an irregular heart beat. He said i have "premature atrial contractions". What exactly does this mean? A friend told me to avoid stimulants, is she right?info would be much appreciated!
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Coffee and tobacco in large amounts can increase the irritability of the heart and lead to more premature contractions. They are harmless.
your dr /should have referred/ u to a cardiologist/for that/ DO NOT/ take advice off here//good luck
it means your heart could be a little bit out of time..I got mine checked once, and it was OK except one beat was faster than it should have been. You should see another doctor though. and more info. it should be OK though as long as you stay away from stuff like stacker plus, and the workout pills. they give you a fake workout. it's actually just a legalized low dose of CRACK. so don't take it.
do you eat properly?because if you lack potassium it may cause irregular heart beat
Nothing will happen to you ! Take it easy ! It is a extra electrical stimulus generated at peace maker which is situated in the right auricle atria and because of that you are getting extra systole ! many people are living with this !This is one of the irregularity found in many people and it is considered benign so nothing pathological will happen to you OK !Always YouRsmE

Is there a blood test that can be made to detect cancer in any way?

My father have many rare symptoms and we don't know what it is. The doctor ordered so many tests and studies and everything is confusing. I need to know if there is a blood test that can be made.
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No. One blood test alone cannot detect the over 200 cancers and subcategory cancers that exist. A blood test may play a part in the diagnosis of a few cancers only and usually you would need to suspect that cancer and then be tested for it.It sounds like your fathers doctor is being thorough and that is good. The doctor may order a CT or other diagnostic imaging to see if there are any signs of tumor. If they spot something unusual than he may need to have a biopsy of the affected area. A biopsy is the only way to accurately tell whether a tumor is cancer or not.
yes. There are at least 3 blood test that I know of that can tell if he has cancer. These test are specific to the type cancer they are looking for.
You may look them up Ca 125, Cea and ft something 14. and there is one more I cannot remember. An elevation in any one of these test are indicative of cancer. Ask the Oncologist who would be the one to order these. They are very expensive.
There are many different blood tests to detect different types of cancer, but no "One" test to detect all cancers. If your father has unusual symptoms, they probably don't fit into an easy diagnosis category which is why the doc is ordering so many tests--he is trying to rule-out/rule-in a diagnosis. You can ask him to explain the rational for each %26 what each result means--that way you will have a better understanding of where this is going, and may feel better about some of the possibilities.
There are blood tests called Tumor Markers. However, they are not used to diagnose cancer. They are used in recurring cancer to determine if treatment is working.I'm not sure which cancer you are referring to but if initial tests showed something suspicious then a biopsy needs to be done. If the biopsy is positive the doctor probably ordered CT scans, bone scans, brain scans, and x rays to see if the cancer has spread to the organs and bones. Best of luck to you and your dad.
Although I believe genetic tests are being developed/have been invented to determine the likelihood of developing hereditary cancers, no there isn't one as such for cancer. The blood tests are to determine other factors that may indicate the presence of cancer. For example a low red blood cell count (anemia) may suggest cancer, especially if it is coupled with a high white cell count (soldier cells) and the results of such tests will inform the doctors where to go next with their investigations. Hope this helps, good luck to you and your family.
Yes your doctor should order of PSA and a CA? I think the last one is called that. Ask him about them!!

Is there any other cure for kidney failure ? except dialysis and transplantation?

the patient of kidney failure undergo hemodialysis and he or she is strong before and after dialysis
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No, and dialysis is not a cure it's a temporary bandaid.
Nope at this stage. Certainly haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is one option. The other route is to get kidney transplanted. Hopefully, in the near future, by cloning only organ may help to get self kidney because our immune sytem, created by god, can identify self or non self. This makes immunosuppressant to be used to prevent Graft Versus Host disease!!
A good friend was taking Advil for Arthritis, but actually abusing it. she was taking up to six pills every three hours around the clock, for years she remembered. One day she called, groggy and in a stupor, we called an ambulance.
She was rushed to an ER and was put on a dialysis machine. Her kidneys totally shut down. The doctors didn't think she would make it. They said after the test were in, she poison her kidneys with this medication she was on, they'd seen it before. Some people, thinking, if one works, two should be better.
After six months they thought a transplant would be in the future but then one kidney started to come back, then the other, after a year, there both working again. A warning to everyone, watch what your taking.

Is there any oral antivirus drug to be used in the treatment of warts?


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Just go to the doctor.he/she will cut it off for free...I had one a few weeks ago and went to the doctor. she cut the top bit off with a knife thing (painlessly) and then froze it with this spray kinda thing. It took two times (in two weeks) to remove it..a lot easier than all the other options there are.
assuming you mean something to take orally rather than that you have warts in your mouth...
not that i know of but we recently tried using duck tape to remove veruca's (warts on feet) from my sons feet and it worked really well with no chemicals adn no pain...
simply cover wart with a piece of duck tape, remove in evening when you wash and reapply before gong to bed.
got rid of warts that had survived 2 years of treatment from doctors in a few weeks!!
it was my doctor that had recommended it from a medical article she had read.
good luck

Is ther any underling illness with swelling in the iris of the eye?

my optision told me i had slight swelling in the iries of my eye what does this mean
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Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) involves all inflammatory processes of the middle layers of the eye, also called the uveal tract or uvea. The uvea includes the iris (colored part of the eye), choroid (a thin membrane containing many blood vessels) and ciliary body (the part of the eye that joins these together).The uvea is very important because its many veins and arteries transport blood to the parts of the eye that are critical for vision.What Are the Symptoms of Uveitis?
Symptoms of uveitis may include:Eye redness and irritation.
Blurred vision.
Eye pain.
Increased sensitivity to light.
Floating spots before the eyes.
Uveitis may develop rapidly, and it is very important that you see your ophthalmologist for a complete eye examination if you develop these symptoms, especially if a painful, red eye does not clear up quickly.Left untreated, uveitis may permanently damage your vision.What Causes Uveitis?
Uveitis has many potential causes, including infection with a virus, fungus, bacteria or parasite, inflammatory disease affecting other parts of the body, or injury to the eye.There are four types of uveitis:Iritis is the most common form of uveitis. It affects the iris and is often associated with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Iritis may develop suddenly and may last up to eight weeks, even with treatment.
Cyclitis is an inflammation of the middle portion of the eye and may affect the muscle that focuses the lens. This also may develop suddenly and last several months.
Retinitis affects the back of the eye. It may be rapidly progressive, making it difficult to treat. Retinitis may be caused by viruses such as shingles or herpes and bacterial infections such as syphilis or toxoplasmosis.
Choroiditis is an inflammation of the layer beneath the retina. It may also be caused by an infection such as tuberculosis.
Retinitis and choroiditis can each be caused by an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. In a large number of cases, the cause of uveitis is not known, but it is often related to stress.How Is Uveitis Diagnosed?
Uveitis can permanently damage your eyesight and even cause blindness. Therefore, if you have any symptoms of uveitis, is very important for you to see your ophthalmologist right away.Your ophthalmologist will perform a careful examination of your eyes. He or she may order laboratory tests including blood work or X-rays.Uveitis may have an underlying cause elsewhere in your body, and your ophthalmologist may want to talk with your primary care doctor or a specialist to evaluate your overall medical health.How Is Uveitis Treated?
Because uveitis is serious, treatment needs to begin right away. For uveitis not caused by an infection, your ophthalmologist may prescribe eye drops containing steroids to reduce swelling and drugs to relieve pain. Antibiotics are used in patients with infectious uveitis. Dark glasses will help with light sensitivity.Complications of uveitis may include glaucoma, cataracts, abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eyes that interfere with vision, fluid within the retina and vision loss.
I dont want to alarm you, but early diagnosis and treatment by your optician is critical.

Is ther any problem with taking antihistamines the night before surgery?

not sure and i'm going in tomorrow am
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no problem you can take an antihistamine the night before. We use to give a pre-op that included an antihistamine just before the patient went to surgery to help dry up secretions during surgery.
i would say dont take them. normally there are rules about not eating things before surgery, and you wouldnt want to risk majorly screwing something up with an allergy med.
Call your doctor and ask.
not likely no . just as long as the drug is just an antihistamine and does not contain any pain reliever such as aspirin. you should inform the hospital that you took this medication and most importantly inform the anesthesiologist
I would not take them as when i went for my surgery they kept telling me no food no water no meds aspirin; ect... You don;t want to risk messing up your health so call your doctor tomorrow and ask them and that way you'll know for sure.good luck.,

Is their anything I can do to help my father who has lung cancer? Maybe excercise or changed diet or vitamins?


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My heart goes out to you and your family.Besides getting your father the best possible medical help available, ALWAYS treat him with dignity--not pity! Remember that HE is the parent, and that HE gets to make decisions about HIS life. You might want to discuss certain options with him (the type of medical care he approves of, whether or not he wants to be rescusitated, should it come to that, etc). These are not easy discussions, but they ARE necessary.It's best that ALL medical concerns are addressed BEFORE the need arises. Otherwise, it's much more difficult to make a rational decision during times of crises.Spend lots of time with your father. Quality time is great, but also just 'time' is good. Tell him often that you love him and that you appreciate all he's done for you. It's important to lift his spirits; that often makes a difference at this time.May the God of peace grant both you and yours comfort during these times.
just let him feel that you are there for him. give him lots of fruits and vegetables and more fluids too
the only thing you can do for him is be there for him %26 give him lots of support
Sorry to hear about your dad..Please go to these sites: www.thedcasite.com and www.buydca.com and read up on it... this is an alternative drug that has not been approved by the FDA and such so of course you will not find the majority of doctors helping there patients with it but if it is the last recourse why not!! . The sites have testimonials, info, discussions, etc...it is very informative.. I sure hope this is of interest to you... I do have a pet ferret on it at the moment who has Lymphoma and she is doing quite well..which I do have listed on the 2nd site.. Has your father been thru chemo, etc? I am wishing you and your father well...
Jackie
Take him to Disneyland. Take pictures of him when he is smiling.
i am sorry to hear that..i guess the most important thing right now is that u must show ur love and support for him...my dad is a survivor of cancer...he changed his diet totally...he is now a 'Semi-vegetarian'..he has been for 10 years now... he eats lots of vegetables n fruits n the occasional fish.. he satys away from chicken n red meat completely...because some people say that these meats are a source of food for the cancer cells...well, so far so good for my dad...and, if ur dad has already gone through chemo/radiation..he must be at a very weak situation right now...so health supplements are important to help him to be strong and more energetic..there is one health supplement that my dad, and my whole family is taking..it helps in building our immune system...the name is Transfer Factor.u should give it a try.it has no side effects and it increases our NK cell activity by 437% if compared to other natural products available in the market today...
hoping this info would help...God bless!!

Is their any solution?

is there any treatment for completelt blind woman who's blind more then 25years...due to kala motia....An american doctor says that whole nerves at eye back is not working i dunno know wat will u say
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Pray to Allah to forgive you and the blinding lady if this is true.Whose question did you copy ?

Is their any cure for lactose intolerant?

i can't drink milk for the fact I cannot digest it right and I really love milk, Is their any cure or anything to fix it. I just suddenly got like this not to long ago and I'm 18.
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Yes, You need probiotics- friendly bacteria that make lactase
Lactose intolerance means this need to be replenished. Have you been taking antibiotics? These kill your friendly bacteria in your stomach. Even if you haven't antibiotics are in all the meats and dairy now a days.
www.2enrichyourself.com has a whole food vitamin, chelated mineral, vegetable enzyme, and probiotic ALL in 1 pill. The enzymes and probiotic will fix your prob. Do it before you get sick because this decrease in flora is like a much lower immune system and you will find yourself getting sick. The chelated minerals and vitamins are 100% natural and can be absorbed in the body the best. There is another product called FLora Plus from www.wholefoodformulations.opti... but it is just the probiotics, it does not have the enzymes, vitamins and minerals
Take care of the problem now. This is your body telling you something is going wrong. It can be easily fixed now.
Just drink the lactaid milk. It tastes the same but won't make you sick. Or you can get lactaid tablets and eat them when you are going to eat dairy products or drink milk. No big deal.
There is no cure, however there are tons of ways you can enjoy dairy just like everyone else. There are Lactaid pills you can take with your first bite of dairy, tasteless drops you can put in liquids and things like ice cream, and they're even making lactose-free milk AND ice cream. It's becoming very easy to eat dairy comfortably.
no, it is a genetic disorder
There is no cure but there are dairy products out there for lactose intolerance. Just take your time looking in the dairy section at the grocery store. You can also talk to a nutritionist about it... they always have great ideas and alternatives.
I USED to be lactose intolerant growing up. It would make me vomit and and give me a bad case of the trots. For a while I took Lactaid pills, they work really well, but I got tired of it.
My older brother (then a fitness trainer) had an idea and wanted to experiment on me and I was game.
I ate and drank all the dairy that my heart desired, which was quite a bit. For 2 weeks I was a sick as ever. And then it started getting better, and better, and by 4 weeks, I had no reaction to dairy AT ALL. That was 10 years ago. Maybe it was a strange coincidence, maybe it worked, maybe the power of the mind; who knows. But if you're into trying it, I say go for it. If not, try Lactaid.
IDK??
No. but I do reccomend taking the pill ganadene. or another once daily lactose pill. Its better than lactaid because you only have to take it once a day, and it lasts all through the day. I had problems with lactaid because everytime i had one bite of chocolate i always had to take lactaid. and it got annoying after awhile.

Is their a doctor in the house because i have a question?

im sick and i dont know what it is i have a cough stuffy nose temperture of 94.4,94.2,and 95.0 i also have watery eyes
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average temp is 98.6,so u are not running a fever at all.in fact,ur temp is on the low side-r u sure that thermometer is functioning properly?it sounds like a mild cold,or possibly an allergic response to pollen.if it gets worse,see a dr.
GO TO THE DOCTOR NOW- TEMP IS TOO HIGH

Is their a bad effect when you take intibetmushrooms?


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Yes you lose all common sense and don't know the difference between there and their.Thanks, justwondering. I think you are on to something with the spacebar too.
Anita, you're so funny. I wonder if this stuff also makes your space bar sticky.

Is theare treatment?

is there any medicine for diabetis
Answer:
diet
weight control
sub Q and oral insulin
monitor your blood sugar
Yes, many treatments, but no cure
Yes there is a treatment for Diabetes. It depends which type you have. You need to see a Doctor, and ask them to test your blood to see if you need the tablet form of insulin or the injection type of insulin.You will have to take great care of any cuts or bruises that you may get with diabetes, as it does cause healing problems, and things can go septic very easily.You will also have to eat sensibly, and not eat things that contain a lot of sugar, or sugar substitute. And you do have to watch your weight, as being over weight can cause problems too.However, you must eat little amounts often in order that you don't get a hypo, and pass out.
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What is the treatment for diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure (except experimentally in Type 1 diabetics) as of 2004, but it can almost always be managed effectively. Management of this disease may include lifestyle modifications such as losing weight, diet and exercise to long-term use of oral hypoglycemics or insulin therapy. Nowadays, the goal for diabetics is to avoid or minimize chronic diabetic complications, as well as to avoid acute problems of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Adequate control of diabetes leads to a lower risk of the complications of uncontrolled diabetes which include kidney failure (requiring dialysis or transplant), blindness, heart disease and limb amputation.

There is emerging solid evidence that full-blown diabetes mellitus Type 2 can be evaded in those with only mildly impaired glucose tolerance6. Patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus require direct injection of insulin as their bodies cannot produce enough (or even any) insulin. As of 2004, there is no other clinically availble form of insulin administration other than injection for patients with Type 1: injection can be done by insulin pump, by jet injector, or any of several forms of hypodermic needle. There are several insulin application mechanisms under experimental development as of 2004. For Type 2 diabetics, diabetic management consists of a combination of diet, exercise, and weight loss, in any achievable combination depending on the patient. Patients who have poor diabetic control after lifestyle modifications are typically placed on oral hypoglycemics. Some Type 2 diabetics eventually fail to respond to these and must proceed to insulin therapy. Patient education and compliance with treatment is very important in managing the disease. Improper use of medications and insulin can be very dangerous causing hypo- or hyper-glycemic episodes. Insulin therapy requires close monitoring and a great deal of patient education, as improper administration is quite dangerous. For example, when food intake is reduced, less insulin is required. A previously satisfactory dosing may be too much if less food is consumed causing a hypoglycemic reaction if not intelligently adjusted. In addition, exercise decreases insulin requirements as exercise increases glucose uptake by body cells whose glucose uptake is controlled by insulin. And vice versa. In addition, there are available several types of insulin with varying times of onset and duration of action. In treating diabetes, the goal is to help the person live longer, relieve symptoms, and prevent long-term difficulties. In order to accomplish this, the levels of glucose and insulin in the blood need to be kept normal, in relation to each other, without significant changes. Levels of glucose in the blood are kept normal by keeping weight at a normal level and having a proper diet. Diet may also be combined with exercising regularly, and/or taking insulin injections and possibly other medications, depending on the case. Although treatment needs to be tailored to each individual, treating Type I diabetes by only taking medications by mouth does not usually work. Treatment of diabetes is usually lifelong. In the 1990's medications were developed to increase the responsiveness of cells to insulin, work against the resistance of cells to insulin, and reduce carbohydrate absorption after meals. For people with Type I or Type II diabetes, keeping glucose at or near normal levels significantly reduces the chances of developing many of the complications mentioned above (such as eye disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage). Insulin Injections:
People with Type 1 diabetes inject themselves with insulin one to four times a day for long-term survival. About 1 in 10 people treated for diabetes mellitus need to take insulin injections for life. Insulin is a natural chemical that is produced by the pancreas. Insulin's main job is to absorb glucose (a sugar) into cells for their energy needs and into the liver and fat cells for storage. Insulin is available in forms that work over the short-term, long-term, and a combination of both.
The insulin that people inject into themselves comes from animals or from a human type produced by genetic engineering (altering genes). Genes are units of material contained in a person's cells that contain coded instructions as for how certain bodily characteristics (such as eye color) will develop. Stress of any kind may make it necessary to change the dosages of medications used to treat diabetes. Insulin is commonly injected into the skin with a needle that can be thrown away after use. However, many people prefer insulin pens, which are easier to use and easy to keep out of site. The insulin pen has a push button on one end to release the needle that is at the other end. It also has a dose selector dial that allows the individual to select the dose of insulin to be injected. There is also an insulin scale on the pen so the person can see how much insulin is left. Since the insulin pen has refillable insulin cartridges, it is useful if many injections need to be made throughout the day. The needles in an insulin pen can be thrown away after use. People who have diabetes that is difficult to control may use a pump that sends insulin into the body through a tube with a smooth, unsharpened point that is injected into the skin. This device, known as an insulin pump, sends insulin into the body throughout the day. The insulin pump, which is refillable, can easily be carried around because it clips onto a belt. After about age 10, children can be taught how to inject themselves with insulin if they have diabetes. For children, an easy place to inject the insulin is in the thigh. Insulin can be injected into any fatty area in the body, such as the upper arms or stomach, in addition to the thighs. The insulin is inserted by sticking the needle in quickly and pushing the insulin in slowly. Doctors recommend against using exactly the same site each time for an injection. People who use an insulin pump need to monitor their blood glucose levels carefully and should periodically measure their glycosylated hemoglobin. Glycosylated hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and is bonded with a form of glucose and other sugars. People with diabetes mellitus usually have higher than normal levels of glycosylated hemoglobin when glucose levels have been high for several weeks of months. If there if too much glucose in the blood, this is known as hyperglycemia, Hyperglycemia can cause the symptoms of untreated diabetes (see sections above). If there is too little glucose in the blood, this is known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can lead to confusion, weakness, sweating, dizziness, unconsciousness, and seizures (involuntary muscle movements and/or decreased awareness of the environment due to overexcitement of nerve cells in the brain). If glucose in the body is higher or lower than usual, a doctor will help adjust the dose of insulin and may suggest changes in diet. Monitoring Glucose:
People with diabetes often test their own blood and urine (pee) to find out the level of glucose in it. Such monitoring is especially important if the person exercises, plans to eat a lot, or develops another illness. Monitoring blood glucose takes place at least once per day or more, depending on the doctor's recommendations. Monitoring glucose in the blood is done by pricking the skin with a small needle that is released from a springing device. Usually, the fingertip is pricked after washing and drying the hands.
A small sample of blood is taken and spread on a strip that is covered with chemicals, which reacts with glucose. The person waits for about a minute (or more, depending the machine) and then wipes off any extra blood from the strip. The strip is then placed in a digital meter that instantly provides the level of glucose in the blood sample. Testing the urine is somewhat easier because it only requires sticking a strip that is covered with chemicals into a sample of urine. The urine reacts with the chemicals on the strip and turns a certain color. The color on the strip is then compared with a color chart to determine the level of glucose in the urine. To prevent sugar levels from getting too low, people with Type I diabetes need to carry around some sugar or foods containing sugar or glucose with them at all times. Since abnormally low sugar levels can cause some very disabling problems (see above), people with Type I diabetes who drive need to tell insurance companies and car-licensing companies about their condition. Other Recommendations:
Because of the problems associated with Type 1 diabetes, people who have poor control over this condition are sometimes warned against performing jobs that involve high risk activities. Such activities include flying, racecar driving, working in high places, and any other risky activities.
It is helpful for people with diabetes to carry or wear information that states that they have diabetes. This information is important for health care providers to know in case of an emergency. It is also helpful for the individual to be educated about diabetes, which can be accomplished through self-help groups. People with Type 1 diabetes may be asked to exercise regularly and must follow a diet in which foods and beverages containing carbohydrates are consumed at a normal level and meals are spaced throughout the day according to a consistent timetable. By controlling the level of carbohydrates that are consumed, major changes in glucose levels in the blood can be avoided. This is because glucose is found in carbohydrates. People with diabetes also have difficulty breaking down carbohydrates in their bodies. People with Type 1 diabetes typically measure the glucose and sugar levels in their blood with do-it-yourself testing kits. For people with Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes, sometimes the only treatment necessary is to control diet. This is because in Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas is producing some insulin. As was mentioned earlier, the diet is controlled by consuming a normal level of carbohydrates, keeping fat intake low, and by spacing meals throughout the day. Energy should come from foods with complex carbohydrates in them, such as bread and rice. People with Type 2 diabetes should follow general guidelines for a healthy diet and should seek out help from a dietician (dieting specialist) if necessary. The person should try to eat the same amount of calories each day. This can be done by eating the same amount of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins each day. By following such a diet, the level of sugar and body weight gets lowered. People with Type 2 diabetes typically measure the glucose and sugar levels in their blood with do-it-yourself testing kits. If changes in diet are not enough to lower the amount of glucose in the body, exercise has also been shown to help. In addition, insulin injections may need to be taken and/or one or more medications taken by mouth (known as hypoglycemic tablets or sulfonylureas) that help the pancreas to make more insulin. Another medication, called metformin, may be given to help tissues in the body absorb glucose. If glucose levels are too high, a drug called acarbose may be given to slow the rate in which the body absorbs glucose from the intestine, preventing changes in the blood level of glucose. The intestine is a tube shaped structure that is part of the digestive tract. It stretches from an opening in the stomach to the anus (rear end) and occupies most of the lower parts of the belly. If drugs taken by mouth do not work, they may need to be injected. These medications will not work unless the diet is also being managed in the way that was previously described. In addition, stress of any kind may make it necessary to change the dosages of medications used to treat diabetes. For people who need diabetes mellitus to be treated intensively, the risk of heart disease may be increased because the body weight generally increases, as does blood pressure, and levels of fat and cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found only in animal tissues. Follow-up Care:
People with diabetes need to stay in contact with their doctors so that any complications can be found and treated early. As a general rule, people with diabetes mellitus see their doctors every few months (usually 4 times a year) so that problems can be detected early and treated effectively. The doctor will usually perform an eye exam once a year, a neurological exam, test the urine for kidney disease and will examine blood pressure, blood sugar, and the pulse. The pulse is the regular and reoccurring widening and narrowing of an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart) that is caused by blood pressure.
The eye exam for people with diabetes mellitus involves examining the retina (the light sensitive area in the back of the eye) to see if diabetes has caused it any damage. The neurological exam helps to see if the spine and nerves in the head and brain are working properly. Some people with diabetes prefer to see an ophthalmologist once a year. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor that specializes in ophthalmology, which is the science that deals with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye, and the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases.
Metaformin is a common med for the treatment of diabetes, you need to see a doctor to determine if you have this condition or not...good luck.
Diabetis is considered to be life style ailment. Apart from standard treatments, you need to find out what went wrong in your life style causing diabetis and and how much damage it caused to your systems.
Naturopathy with Yoga %26 Pranayam are now considered to be best modes of long term remedy and may be cures for life style originated ailment like diabetis.
Living With Diabetes
- The Challenge of Treatment
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2003/5/8...Role of Diet , Nutrients, Spices
and Natural Products--in Diabetes Mellitus
http://pjbs.org/pjnonline/fin73.pdf...Role of Vegetarian Diet in Health %26 Disease
Of Diabetes %26 Vegeterianism
http://bhj.org/books/diets/chap4.htm...The above are a few of the sites I have bookmarked with information on the various current treatments for Diabetis.
They point out that lifestyle can be the cause of it, %26 therefore a change of lifstyle can often allleviate --if not eradicate-- the chronic problem.
yes, there is no cure for diabetis...but, i just went to a health seminar last night n found out that Diabetis type 2 can be Reverse..if ur's is diabetis type 2 n want to know more, pls contact me...

Is the wound and decubit ulcer cleansing a sterile procedure?

Sterile or clean?
Answer:
Its just a clean procedure. Although you might want to use sterile dressing for the packing you do not use surgical gloves and make a sterile field.
Do you mean having a decubitus ulcer debrided?
That is a sterile procedure. But to just change a dressing, that is aseptic meaning very clean.

Is the sun bad for swelling?

i recently tore my ACL and my knee is really swollen. the doctor says that i need to reduce swelling before i get surgery. i was wondering if the sun can make your knee swell more or if it has any effect on swelling
Answer:
Sorry about your acl..I tore mine a few years ago and got surgery. I am not sure about the sun and sweling but to make it go down just keep it elelvated and take an antiinflamatory(ib profen) GOOD LUCK
As far as I know, heat (sun) makes swelling worse... but I'm not sure, I'm just saying that from past experience since I'm from Pheonix, Arizona.

Is that right to use of COCAINE in Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients?


Answer:
Although I do not condone the use of serious illegal narcotics for recreational use, I do believe if there are studies done that say " ya, this drug is the best for fighting whatever illness" then it's okay. Cocaine is known for destroying lives because it is very expensive. It is so addictive that the user will spend most of their money to support this habit. I am sure since cocaine is a mood/mind altering substance it will also cause the user to lose control of their attitude, and thusly could become violent. The combination of having no money and a very mean person would definitley destroy a family. However you are talking about a user just taking whatever amount of substance to get high. If there was a prescription in place to control (to some degree) what the user intakes, then there is a better possibility the drug will not take over the users life. However as we have seen with other pain medicines, such as: Vicodin, Codine, Percoset, Morphine, etc...that people can become addicted and need something such as treatment to help them overcome their addiction.Since COPD is a very painful illness, because the person will have to struggle to breathe, and the person will be suffering horribly everyday...the use of a narcotic to ease the pain may not be such a bad idea.
 


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