| Subject | Date Asked |
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| marajuana | 10/11/2009 |
Q: i took 3 puffs of a marajuana joint 14 days ago. i go to the gym and sweat alot in the steam room ...
A: Hey Matt, This question is asked by many different people, and for good reason. Marijuana is the ...
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| Paternity | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I was gone for two months early in the year and returned on February 23 on this day my girlfriend ...
A: This is not my area of expertise, and this is only an average guess based on a typical 40-week ...
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| Swine Flu | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am from India. And nowadays Swine Flue is on high here. Its a big news & its growing very fast. ...
A: Alcohol is a natural disinfectant so for that reason it could help I suppose, but I think it would ...
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| blood test | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am writing a story and in it someone is to get blood tests, testing for a lot of things, making ...
A: The CBC [Complete Blood Count] is used as a broad screening test to check for many common disorders ...
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| pregnancy | 8/4/2009 |
Q: on 20th of july, my girlfriend's period started..and on the 27th of july,i have sex with her. is it ...
A: It's always possible and of course she can take a EPT. Conception occurs when an egg and sperm meet ...
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| Blood group compatibility in marriage | 6/20/2009 |
Q: When a lady who is O. +ve, marries a guy who is AB. -ve. What are the possible implications, ...
A: Blood Group types is an issue when people decide to marry or have children, then it is the Rh factor ...
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| ORNIGHOLOGIST | 1/7/2009 |
Q: What is an ORNIGHOLOGIST? An what do they do exactly?
A: An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds (ornithology) in an academic setting and has made ...
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| Medical advice/help | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I seem to have a mystery illness. I have had pretty much all the tests done that would relate to my ...
A: My first suggestion is to interview a few local Homeopaths/Naturopaths and find one who is ...
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| Prednisone - percentages of people who get each of the major side effects of the drug | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My husband has Proteinuria and has been told that he might have to take Prednisone or another ...
A: Prednisone Side Effects The side effects associated with prednisone use... Enlarge ...
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| monistat | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I was curious to know if you knew, or had any way of finding out if monistat is safe to take in ...
A: According to http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/0,,midwife_3pmd,00.html: "Monistat is a ...
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| leukemia | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My sister-in-law is in the hospital with a diagnosis of CML and now its in the acute phase, she has ...
A: I always find it’s best to not let people at the hospital know you’re a nurse because then they will ...
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| Adrenaline / Cortisol | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out why after an adrenalin rush, I feel excessively tired and have to sleep for ...
A: The "fight or flight response" is our body's primitive, automatic, inborn response that prepares the ...
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| what happened to my baby | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Let me start by saying that my girlfriend and I lost are baby about two days ago. My girlfriend was ...
A: I am awfully sorry to read about the sudden end to the pregnancy and can empathize with how ...
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| OK...this may be an odd question but, I am curious.... | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I will try to be as succinct as possible :) I have seen in both the movie "Troy" and the HBO ...
A: I certainly have not researched the subject, but off the top of my head I would guess it’s ...
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| broken humus not badly | 5/30/2008 |
Q: i have broken my humus bone but the hospital say not a serious break they have put it into a sling ...
A: The quick answer is “yes”, movement can delay healing and more importantly it can cause deformity ...
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| Blood in urine | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Occasionally about once every 3 months I notice blood in my urine. I lasts for just one episode ...
A: As you may be aware, 2/3 of men over 60 suffer from prostate issues at some time in their lives and ...
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| sex | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i know this question might not be your one to help me with but i cant find anyone on here that can ...
A: Cryopreservation is the process of freezing tissue. In the case of sperm cryopreservation, a man's ...
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| sweating problem | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i have a sweating problem and have been suffering for about 3 years. i have tried quite a few ...
A: You may be someone who needs more than an over-the-counter deodorant so you need to go discuss your ...
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| Sleep Hormones | 3/15/2008 |
Q: What hormones affect sleep or are secreted by sleep or related to sleep in any way? I know this ...
A: I apologise for my delay in responding, computer challenges! I think the problem you're having with ...
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| Researching symptoms | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a serious abnormal weight loss issue that is not caused by undereating. I have had ...
A: I really believe you may be suffering from sever food allergies or intolerances which are seriously ...
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| tamoxifen | 2/21/2008 |
Q: what is the likely effect of being administered with tamoxifen when one's liver is failing , ascites ...
A: please excuse my very late response (ongoing computer challenges)! I found a few links, I hope ...
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| blood group compartabilty | 2/11/2008 |
Q: my questions is what happens if an O(negative)-blood group mother and a B(plus) father want to have ...
A: I do apologise for my tardy response, my Laptop froze on me and I had to get it repaired this week. ...
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| presciption name ? | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Several week ago I happen to see a commercial on TV about a new drug to help lower both High blood ...
A: Hey Gary, I think Caduet may be what you're looking for. NEW YORK, June 23, 2004 -- Pfizer Inc ...
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| Type o Rh negative Blood | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My name is josh. I have type O Rh- (negative) blood. and was wondering about donating it. I have ...
A: this article should answer your question, Crossing the Border to Sell Blood - Rumbo, News Report, ...
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| Shingles | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with shingles four days ago. I have it on my right eyebrow and forehead. ...
A: It's funny you should ask me this question - I have had Shingles in my right hand/arm several times ...
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| Cerebellar Degeneration | 12/30/2007 |
Q: MY MOM HAS HAD THIS FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW IM 34 AND I THINK I MAY ...
A: The research clearly states that "Cerebellar degeneration is most often the result of inherited ...
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| CAN YOU PLEASE ? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: IF THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAVE OVARIAN SIS. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THEM REMOVED???
A: The patient waits and gets re-examined in one to three months to see if the cyst has changed in ...
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| zocor | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I am type 2 diabetic,taking metformin 500mg bid w a1c most recently @ 6. My LDL is 131;Total ...
A: You mus hae already read some of my previous responses as you say you will try Psyllium which is ...
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| tumour patient | 11/30/2007 |
Q: .my mom had stones in gall bleder n got operated 3days bk.they removed a small part of liver with ...
A: Well that sounds like more optimistic news, I'm happy for you. I am not a doctor, but the advice ...
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| bloody urine | 11/11/2007 |
Q: previous night i slept at 1:00 am, woke up at 3:00am and felt urge to urinate, but i couldnt urinate ...
A: Obviously I cannot diagnose you over the Internet, you need to be examined by a qualified physician ...
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| shingles - | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I had them in feb of 06. They affected forehead (Right side). I was in hospital for 8days,i became ...
A: Many of the 1 million people who develop shingles each year experience a complication called ...
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| copper taste in mouth | 9/13/2007 |
Q: for several days i've had a coppery taste in my mouth. what does it mean?
A: A metallic taste in the mouth is a fairly common problem — and usually not serious. Although you ...
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| DNA | 8/31/2007 |
Q: If I had sex with one man in Aug,and found out i was pregnant in oct, is there a chance is could Be ...
A: If you baby was born full term at the end of June then you would have gotten pregnant in Early ...
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| rotovirus | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter age 39 was hospitalized with viral meningitis.it took days to find out it was not ...
A: Yes. Many different viruses can cause meningitis. About 90% of cases of viral meningitis are caused ...
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| Sneezing | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My 28 year old daughter has been doing the oddest thing for the past few years. When she is eating ...
A: I had to look this up but what I found was that this could be "gustatory" rhinitis where people ...
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| Trying to conceive while taking Zoloft | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I started taking Zoloft about 2 months ago to treat antidepression. My husband and I have been ...
A: I had to do some research to look into this topic and could not find any evidence of a relationbship ...
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| Exposure to Roseola while pregnant | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My wife is 29 weeks pregnant. We recently noticed that our children, 3 and 17 months, had a rash on ...
A: Congratulations on your new pregnancy! What an exciting (and sometimes scary) time! Thankfully, your ...
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| Miscarriage | 8/2/2007 |
Q: This past month my period was a little over two weeks late, and I experienced almost all of the ...
A: Your doctor will give you an internal pelvic examination; this will determine the size of your ...
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| poison ivy.... | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Would I be better of thaking a bath or a shower after I have gotten poison ivy? I have it on my ...
A: Bathing is good for comfort, but as it's your forehead an neck it won't really apply so I'd advise a ...
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| Different tolerances for spicy foods | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering why people have different tolerances for spicy foods. Is it due to taste buds or ...
A: I really don't know much about this topic but I did some research for you and found this which i ...
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| Miscarriages | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Is there a way that your OB/GYN can tell if you've had a miscarriage if you are unaware? Also can ...
A: Yes, a physician could usually tell if you had been pregnant before, but I do not think they would ...
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| pregnancy | 4/18/2007 |
Q: am in my early 40s. l had unprotcted sex while l was ovulating last month. l have had a period this ...
A: It's always possible of course, but the chances are very slim. Conception occurs when an egg and ...
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| vagus nerve | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am an LPN, so, I do have some knowledge of anatomy. I have searched everywhere, but, cannot find ...
A: Sounds to me like it may be Vaso-vagal syncope. Vaso-vagal syncope is caused by the triggering of a ...
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| Daily HA's--Zocor | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I take Zocor every night before bedtime for high cholesterol. Everyday I have a headache on the top ...
A: As you know, high Cholesterol is nothing to ignore, but there are other treatment methods I strongly ...
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| Over Excessive Sleeping | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My question is why I sleep so much during the day and I still don't have energy to do the things I ...
A: sorry for the delay responding - family visiting for Easter. You'd have to be examined by your ...
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| torn muscles | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I visited a doctor yesterday with abdominal pain and was told I have a torn muscle. I'm wondering ...
A: Everyone recovers from an injury at a different rate. Return to your normal activities will be ...
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| How to artificially make the pyloric valve open | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have been using fiber supplements for some time, now. I used to like "Fabulous Fiber" the best -- ...
A: I'm pleased to hear about your good experience with Greens; we all have to take responsibility for ...
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| Fellowships and Diplomate | 3/22/2007 |
Q: What does it mean when an MD says they are a "Fellow" or "Diplomat" of an organization? Do they ...
A: Yes,doctors do have to have minimum credentials or experience to be recognized as a Fellow, and I ...
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| Alopecia areata | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who suffers from alopecia areata. is there any cure or treatment that's really ...
A: While there is neither a cure for alopecia areata nor drugs approved for its treatment, some people ...
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| PID? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I'm Ashley. I'm 20 years old and have been with my husband for three years. about three years ago i ...
A: A prior episode of PID increases the risk of another episode because the reproductive organs may be ...
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| Chest pain | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am 54 years old, and a little overweight. I do not smoke, but have high blood pressure for which ...
A: Obviously I cannot diagnose over the Internet, but yes you very well may be experiencing Angina. ...
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| Pregnancy issue that cant be answered | 1/23/2007 |
Q: i dont know how far along...they want tell me ...but i went to the doctors office on the 24th of dec ...
A: You need to ask questions, it is your body and your pregnancy and you have the right to be fully ...
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| pain | 1/20/2007 |
Q: The ortho dr says I need physical therapy 2-3 times week. Haven't started yet. The chiropractor has ...
A: I believe good chiropractors can do a lot of good, but I strongly recommend avoiding those who "pop" ...
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| pain | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have burning sensation and acute pain in the right inguinal region.Ultra sound showed partial ...
A: I'm not a radiologist, but I read the MRI as simply stating that you have Osteoarthritis in your ...
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| drugs/ pregnancy | 1/12/2007 |
Q: just wanted to know what a cleft lip/pallet was? And also since it wasn't in her tenth week do you ...
A: A cleft lip/pallet is when the upper lip and inside of the roof of the mouth doesn't form properly ...
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| surgury in Mexico | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am looking into laproscopic gastric banding and would be self-pay. I would have to travel anyway, ...
A: The only thing I know about Mexican surgeries is a show I saw on TV a few months ago, I think it was ...
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| Am I Pregnant | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I HAD A MISCARRIAGE IN AUGUST. I HAD A D AND C ON AUGUST 4. HAD A PERIOD IN SEPT THROUGH NOV. BUT I ...
A: Have you had unprotected sex? Did you use any protection or birth control? I can only guess that ...
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| picking things up | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I tried google search after google search trying to find a site which would tell me the correct and ...
A: Here's a few which should help: http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1935.html ...
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| health exams | 12/30/2006 |
Q: At age 53,what expectations and preparations do I need to make for a physical exam?
A: Do you mean a regular physical exam with your family doctor? All you need to do for that is write ...
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| brain scans | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I recently read a newspaper story about the outcome of research done by medical experts. They found ...
A: CT (computed tomography), sometimes called CAT scan, uses special x-ray equipment to obtain image ...
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| ovulation & fertility | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Please help me i am so confused and desperate, by girl friend and i had sex 7 days from the start of ...
A: It is extremely unlikely she will get pregnant, but I strongly advise that you practice safe sex ...
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| heart | 12/7/2006 |
Q: mostly after my heart slows down from being exerted or excited. but i have been noticing sometimes ...
A: I recommend you persist and have further tests until the doctors figure out what's going on with ...
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| Pregnancy | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I hope you will be able to answer a couple of questions for me...I'm a teenager and pregnant and I'm ...
A: At 36 weeks, a child's average size is about 18.5 inches and 5.75 pounds and will gain about an ...
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| Patient Advocate | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I need a patient advocate. I am very disturbed over the circumstances wherein my husband was ...
A: If you have already tried the hospital's route with no luck, then I would suggest you call the ...
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| need more info! | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lumbar spine. At the same time, it was ...
A: It sounds to me like your doctor is running the appropriate tests to accurately diagnose your ...
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| toenail | 10/22/2006 |
Q: when i was younger, i had a fungus that had affected my toe and it completely removed the nail from ...
A: Well I had to do a little research on this topic as I've never looked into it before, but the good ...
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| deep ear pain and top of the head, walking with unsteady feeling in my head | 10/18/2006 |
Q: cad scan,sinus surgery twice,spinal tap twice,blood test,urine test and most recently bone scan of ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your pain, it must be very frightening. My advice is to get referred to a ...
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| RH Negative Blood | 10/13/2006 |
Q: If a child has RH Negative blood does one of the parent have the same type or can just the child ...
A: First let's look at the ABO blood types. Each person receives an A, a B, or an O gene from each ...
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| Nursing | 10/7/2006 |
Q: We required to do an essay on the topic of our chosen majors and mine is Nursing. Do you have any ...
A: If you can write on any topic you like, then I would suggest you write on the effect of the BSN ...
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| Benign Epilepsy of Infancy | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with benign mycolonic epilepsy of infancy about a year ago, he is 22 months old ...
A: Genetics is unknown. Cases are rare and no family cases have been described. Genetic relationships ...
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| breast pain arm numbness, tingling | 10/1/2006 |
Q: For about 2 months I have been experiencing pain in my left breast and armpit. Also when this pain ...
A: I strongly recommend you go se a qualified physician tomorrow and get examined. Although it may be ...
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| abnormal bleeding | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am a 21 yr old mother of a 15 month old baby boy. I am still breastfeeding. I started bleeding on ...
A: I strongly suggest you go get assessed by a qualified physician as I don’t want to start listing all ...
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| Dandruff | 9/9/2006 |
Q: What is dandruff? how it cause and its remedy?
A: Dandruff is a mysterious ailment. Mysterious, in that there is no commonly agreed upon theory about ...
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| Dandruff | 9/8/2006 |
Q: what is dandruff? how it cause and its remedy?
A: Dandruff is a mysterious ailment. Mysterious, in that there is no commonly agreed upon theory about ...
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| tricomoniasis | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I had a question on "trick". I have a friend who had a papsmear and when she got the results, it ...
A: The parasite is sexually transmitted through penis-to-vagina intercourse or vulva-to-vulva (the ...
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| GASTRIC ULSERS | 7/24/2006 |
Q: MY GRANDMOTHER HAS A GASTRIC ULSER AND IS HAVING A PRETTY HARD TIME GETTING IT HEALED. BESIDES ...
A: I apologise for my tardy response but I could not log in to AllExperts for a few days so I could not ...
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| rh negative blood | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I have rh negative blood, when I became pregnant, I was informed that I couldnt have but two ...
A: I apologise for my tardy response but I could not log in to AllExperts for a few days so I could not ...
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| marajuana | 7/19/2006 |
Q: How long does marajuana stay in your system?
A: The initial effects created by the THC in marijuana wear off after an hour or two, but the chemicals ...
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| heart transplant | 6/27/2006 |
Q: my name is kev and im 23 from newcastle in england. Last night i was watching a documentary on t.v. ...
A: That does sound very interesting, I wish had seen the show too and I'll do my best to answer your ...
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| heart transplant | 6/27/2006 |
Q: my name is kev and im 23 from newcastle in england. Last night i was watching a documentary on t.v. ...
A: That does sound very interesting, I wish had seen the show too and I'll do my best to answer your ...
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| medical | 6/19/2006 |
Q: For the past 3months or so I have had problems with my hands falling to sleep and it seems to be ...
A: Of course I am guessing here and no one can diagnose over the internet, but it sounds to me like ...
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| upper ribcage fluid retention | 2/8/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine, 36 yrs old, has recent heart problems, and stress issues. He has developed a ...
A: I suggest your friend goes to his doctor and be assessed so he can know for sure what's going on - ...
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| hives/swelling | 2/8/2006 |
Q: One week ago,I suddenly developed a case of hives, from ankle to upper thigh, that night after ...
A: It sounds to me like you have some sort of acute inflammatory condition going on, perhaps a form of ...
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| Contact HIV | 1/13/2006 |
Q: Actually I meant there was only a few drops that went into my mouth, his blood didn't splash into my ...
A: Sadly it only takes a drop to spread the virus - you need to see your doctor right away for testing ...
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| Contact HIV | 1/11/2006 |
Q: Good morning! I'm currently a physiotherapist student. I'm very anxious nowadays because I have a ...
A: The proper use of Gloves will protect you from infectious agents including HIV, but obviously gloves ...
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| donating plasma | 1/9/2006 |
Q: yes i have been donating plasma for over a yr 2 times per week some day i feel great after wards and ...
A: Generally it's considered safe to donate Plasma up to 2/week but if you are feeling strnge after I ...
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| Primary Billular Ceroses | 1/3/2006 |
Q: What is this anyway? Is it in the genes? I know that it has something to do with the liver.
A: Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a disease characterized by inflammatory destruction of the small ...
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| Pulse oximetry | 1/1/2006 |
Q: Margot, How dare you copy my work and claim it as your own without any acknowledgements? i am sure ...
A: Dr Fearnley, I sincerely apologise if I used any information of yours without properly identifying ...
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| Allergies | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I don't know if you will be able to anwser my question, but here goes. If a parent is deathly ...
A: Scientists think that people inherit a tendency to be allergic, meaning an increased likelihood of ...
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| Akelies Tendon | 10/30/2005 |
Q: My name is Sam and I recently tore my Alelies Tendon, My Ortho Surgen stated the surgery went well ...
A: I can't explain why you didn't experience discomfort with your injury as generally torn tendons are ...
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| stubborn rash | 8/17/2005 |
Q: For the past year and a half Ive had a problem with a reoccurring rash on my penis. Before I had ...
A: Obviously no one can diagnose anything over the Internet so I can't really guess if you have a ...
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| my son's height | 5/17/2005 |
Q: MY SON WAS 18 IN FEBUARY. HIS HEIGHT IS 5'6 INCHES. MY HEIGHT IS 5'1 AND MY HUSBAND IS 5'11. MY ...
A: Boys and girls can continue growing until thy're in their mid-late twenties, I was 5'8" when I ...
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| heat exhaustion | 5/15/2005 |
Q: my son suffers from heat exhaustion, he leaves to the navey tommorow should I provide him with salt ...
A: Most conventional healthcare providers recommend electrolytes in fluid replacement products for ...
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| eye problems | 5/13/2005 |
Q: My names aaron and im having some problems with my eyes. I have looked on the net for some of my ...
A: The phenomena of flashes and floaters are most often harmless but also may be a sign of important ...
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| Chlamydia infection in women caused from an IUD coil | 5/9/2005 |
Q: Please help! I have seen last week an article on the web; as I always erase my tracks on my PC, I ...
A: I'm not sure if I found the exact site you had, but I found a few with the same information: ...
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| Chlamydia infection in women caused from an IUD coil | 5/9/2005 |
Q: Please help! I have seen last week an article on the web; as I always erase my tracks on my PC, I ...
A: I'm not sure if I found the exact site you had, but I found a few with the same information: ...
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| hi i landed on my hand about... | 4/27/2005 |
Q: hi i landed on my hand about a month ago and its still bothering me i got an exray about 2 weeks ...
A: I would try and rest it and slowly reintroduce use as tolerated and not overdo it to the point it ...
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| sprang wraist | 4/9/2005 |
Q: hey about 2 weeks ago i flipped over someone and sprang my hand and now its still hurting me but ...
A: The best thing I know to heal sprains and breaks and other muscular-skeletal injuries is Magnets, ...
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| Gall Bladder stones | 4/7/2005 |
Q: I had back problems with muscles last month. The Hospital did a X ray of back which showed what ...
A: Hey Johnny, Lots of people are uncomfortbale in hospitals, you're certainly not alone. You are ...
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| enlarged spleen | 4/7/2005 |
Q: I had an enlarged spleen during my 7th month of pregnancy, which was almost a year ago. I was ...
A: An enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) is not a disease in itself but the result of an underlying ...
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| Blood Plasma | 3/30/2005 |
Q: I am considering donating plasma. The procedure calls for the removal of 9 pints of my blood. The ...
A: The safety standards do say it is safe to donate plasma 2/week but I wouldn't do this for prolonged ...
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| how long does certain drugs remain in your system? | 3/23/2005 |
Q: How long does Xanax remain in your system if you take 2 mg (Xanax bars) once daily? Is it possible ...
A: I am not aware of a "Half Life Chart" nor could I find one online. Generally you need to look up ...
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| Mortality from accidents and poisonings in England and Wales | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I'm a 2nd year medical student at Cardiff Medical School and I've got to write a report (including ...
A: Here's some links I found with my search - hope they prove helpful, ...
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| akilies tendon | 2/27/2005 |
Q: i had a partially torn akilies tendon.the company is taking me to court on a workman's comensation ...
A: I can give you links to sites with good information about achilles tendon injuries but I really ...
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| Pain | 1/31/2005 |
Q: When lying down on my left side, I get a pain in the left side of my chest, always at night during ...
A: Of course this is just a guess, but yes I would say it does sound muscular if it responds to ...
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| spinal defect | 12/27/2004 |
Q: i've been working as an lpn 3years. My boyfriend was born with a spinal defect. The doctor's have ...
A: Back surgery is always a huge consideration so you really need to weigh the options and see if they ...
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| twitching | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I HESITATE TO ASK THIS QUESTION BECAUSE IT SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. HOWEVER, IT IS DRIVING ME ...
A: I did look around but couldn't find any information on your specific condition, sorry. I agree with ...
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| tattooing | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I have a rare condition called Buschke-ollendorf which in my case causes any scarring when nicked or ...
A: I seriously think you should consult with a plastic surgeon before considering any invasive ...
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| CHIGGER BITES | 12/6/2004 |
Q: HOW DO I GET RID OF CHIGGERS? I WAS BITTEN SEVERAL TIMES AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET RID OF THEM AND NOW ...
A: As soon as possible, take a good hot bath or shower and soap repeatedly. The chiggers may be ...
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| uncercumcised penis | 11/28/2004 |
Q: The foreskin of an adult male doesn't want to pull back to expose the penis tip. Is this a medical ...
A: If the foreskin won't retract then it may just be because the man is not cleaning himself properly ...
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| Diabetes | 11/23/2004 |
Q: I have heard that diabetes can be "developed" and i have also heard that diabetes is only ...
A: Yes Diabetes can be hereditary, typically "Type 1" is, and it can also develop due to poor lifestyle ...
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| vision problems | 11/9/2004 |
Q: Margot. My brother and I are having problems with our vision and eye specialists have give us a ...
A: The phenomena of flashes and floaters are most often harmless but also may be a sign of important ...
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| no home work question | 11/9/2004 |
Q: Gentleman: I appreciate your position of not answering the home work question. I searched the answer ...
A: Chromium – Chromium is an essential trace mineral. It plays a major role in sugar metabolism. There ...
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| Hereditary Tyrosinemia-affected protein | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I am a nursing student with a research project.I am reseaching Hereditary Tyrosinemia and I can't ...
A: Here's an excerpt which should help: The degradation of phenylalanine and tyrosine, showing the ...
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| Headache, nausea, fever | 10/7/2004 |
Q: My husband has experienced the following symptoms now for months. He has daily headaches, nausea, ...
A: I can't really guess what may be going on and I encourage you to continue seeking professional ...
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| Is it west nile virus? | 9/28/2004 |
Q: I am concerned about my husband. He has only been ill once in our 12 years of marriage. He is now ...
A: The symptoms sounds like a simple viral infection, probably the flu but obvuiosly no one can ...
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| Pulmonary Embolism | 9/27/2004 |
Q: My 12yr old cousin has "Plumonary Embolism". Her leg starting hurting one and the next it was red ...
A: Pulmonary emboli are caused by clots from the venous circulation, from the right side of the heart, ...
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| stiff,sore,and feel out of joint | 9/21/2004 |
Q: my hips sometimes feel like their going to slip out of place,sometimes one or both knees swell up ...
A: I'm afraid I can't really guess at the cause as there are several potential inflammatory and ...
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| Heat Stroke? | 9/21/2004 |
Q: On June 22nd of 04 my 62 year old husband was at work in an over heated fast paced environment .. he ...
A: Seizures are common with dehydration & heat stroke, but I can't specifically say if they're a ...
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| lump on the neck | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I have a lump on my neck. It is about 1 and 1/2 in. below my ear and about 1/2 back. It came up ...
A: My only advice is that you do need to invest a little money in your on health and go see the doctor. ...
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| night sweats | 9/19/2004 |
Q: As long as I can remember my husband's body temperature seems to increase two fold as soon as he ...
A: Sleep hyperhidrosis is profuse sweating that occurs during sleep. Symptoms: Complaint of ...
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| Agent orange (vietnam) and and cervical cancer | 9/12/2004 |
Q: Just dawned on me!!! Could the level of dioxin in my husbands blood stream from (Agent Orange in ...
A: Agent Orange and Cancer About 3 million Americans served in the armed forces in Vietnam during ...
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| insect sting swelling | 9/8/2004 |
Q: i live in the high desert of southeaster az. i got bitten/stung the day before yesterday...not sure ...
A: I suggest you DO go see a doctor as soon as possible for treatment as it sounds like you're either ...
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| Physical exams | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I interviewed for a job at this company and they asked if I would be willing to take a generic ...
A: "Generic" means 'typical' so I couldn't really say what they have in mind. My best guess would be a ...
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| rh factor | 8/26/2004 |
Q: when you have a rheumatoid factor test done if none is present does it say negative or does every ...
A: I believe the excerpt below will answer all your questions. Rh factor, protein substance present in ...
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| bug bites covering me from head to toe | 8/11/2004 |
Q: i have been eaten alive from chigger bites,,,fleas,,ticks n red bugs,,,they look invected now,,i am ...
A: I think you'd better go see your Doctor and maybe get a referral to a Dermatologist who could ...
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| psychiatric information sources | 7/31/2004 |
Q: How do I go about exhaustively compiling a list of web resources pertaining to: bipolar disorder, ...
A: sorry for the delay, I was away for the long weekend (it was BC Day here in Canada). I find Google ...
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| Human growth hormone AND palliative care | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I have been searching the internet for any articles related to hGH and palliative care. Please ...
A: I found a few sites and i hope they help: http://www.pcrs.sghms.ac.uk/ ...
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| (Pediatric) Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia | 7/25/2004 |
Q: My 2 yr old grandson has been diagnosed with nodular lymphoid hyperplasia. I can not find info ...
A: I took a little time to research the answer before responding. Since this could be either malignant ...
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| Acceptance | 7/21/2004 |
Q: Margot, The average size of a womans virgina is from 4 to 6 inches in length. Yet some men are ...
A: During intercourse the entire penis does not actually enter the Vagina so this is not an issue for ...
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| Stiff persons | 7/11/2004 |
Q: What do you know about tx for STiff persons ( SFS) ? Pleas ee-mail me at ...
A: I'm not sure if this is the answer you're looking for, but here is some helpful information on ...
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| Infant aging disorders | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I just found out that my niece was diagnosed with a early infant aging disorder and want to find ...
A: I believe you're refering to "Progeria Syndrome", I'm so sorry to hear about your niece. Here are a ...
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| Infant aging disorders | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I just found out that my niece was diagnosed with a early infant aging disorder and want to find ...
A: I believe you're refering to "Progeria Syndrome", I'm so sorry to hear about your niece. Here are a ...
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| My wife had stomach sergury... | 6/22/2004 |
Q: My wife had stomach sergury for uclers about twenty years ago.She has always had trobule with ...
A: I do know an excellent natural treatment which has worked everytime I've used it. Take a small pot ...
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| Hi,
I'm a second year medical... | 6/18/2004 |
Q: I'm a second year medical student studying in India in gangtok which is the capital of sikkim,a ...
A: Why don't you use your spare time and good intentions to try and build up your school library? Use ...
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| Oxygen Sensor | 6/17/2004 |
Q: To measure one's oxygen capacity (terminology?), they clamp a device with a red light to a finger ...
A: Pulse oximetry is a simple non-invasive method of monitoring the percentage of haemoglobin (Hb) ...
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| Looking for Papers on Laughter and Health | 6/17/2004 |
Q: I'm looking for medical reports on anyone who has healed him/herself through laughter. I read a ...
A: Funny (excuse the pun) you should ask me this question today as I just returned from a conference ...
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| My daughter's fiance's father... | 6/10/2004 |
Q: My daughter's fiance's father died of what his family called a "fungus" Do you know what this could ...
A: There are many fungal infections that can effect humans, and under different conditons some can ...
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| Problem associated with not being circumsized | 6/7/2004 |
Q: I am a circumsized man in my fifties and I notice one or two small spots of blood on the head of my ...
A: Hematuria is the presence of blood, specifically red blood cells, in the urine. Whether the blood is ...
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| career in medical field | 5/19/2004 |
Q: Maegot, what would be the best route for a middle age person (age 50) who cannot not find work in ...
A: I apologise for my delay in responding but I had to leave the country unexpected for a urgent family ...
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| Paget's disease of the Genitals | 5/18/2004 |
Q: Could you please explain what Paget's disease of the Genitals is and how is it generally treated and ...
A: I apologise for my delay in responding but I had to leave the country unexpected for a urgent family ...
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| angina | 5/17/2004 |
Q: I am searching for information on Angina Pectoris with relation to massage. I know that there is not ...
A: I could not find too much information on Massage and Angina but here are a few excerpts from what I ...
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| Sexual Question | 5/11/2004 |
Q: Margot, Men come in different sizes and lengths. So do females. Some men are very long and my ...
A: Well this certainly isn't my area of expertise but I do know a little on the subject. During ...
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| lupus | 5/8/2004 |
Q: .. I have been diagnosed with tumid lupus (rare subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus). I have been ...
A: I too had a bit of a challenge finding info on Tumid Lupus but did find a site with quite a few good ...
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| what is med. simvastatin 40g tab for | 5/3/2004 |
Q: what is this med for
A: ZOCOR [Simvastatin]is a prescription drug that is indicated as an addition to diet for many patients ...
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| migratory inflammatory joint disease(s) | 5/1/2004 |
Q: My trusted and experienced orthopod has told me I have "migratory inflammatory joint disease(s)" ...
A: Here's some good links on migratory polyarthritis: http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-254803922.htm ...
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| medical assisting | 4/29/2004 |
Q: how do you determine what type of physical or chemical agent to use to destroy microorganisms on an ...
A: I apologise for the delay in responding, my computer was out this week in the repair shop. Culture ...
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| Allergic reaction | 4/28/2004 |
Q: We've all heard stories of women with breast implants having allergic reactions with symptoms of ...
A: I apologise for the delay in responding, my computer was out this week in the repair shop. I did a ...
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| I want to make an appointment... | 4/28/2004 |
Q: I want to make an appointment to check if i can have any kids. I wanted to know, when i call to make ...
A: I apologise for the delay in responding, my computer was out this week in the repair shop. I think ...
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| infliximab | 4/27/2004 |
Q: i would like to know the history and the company involved of infliximab
A: I apologise for the delay in responding, my computer was out this week in the repair shop. You will ...
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| Mental Health Reform | 4/22/2004 |
Q: This is to help with a paper topic about the Mental Health Reform in general but also in Western ...
A: This really isn't my area of expertise but I'm happy to add my two cents worth. The same thing has ...
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| PID and oversized overie | 4/16/2004 |
Q: ON 3-29 I got out of the hospital after a week being diagnosed as having PID. Even though They ...
A: This is for information only, this is not a diagnosis but based on what you've told me you mave have ...
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| virus | 4/10/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me any information on a virus called, and I'm not sure I can spell ...
A: Rotavirus Introduction: Rotavirus is extremely contagious. Day cares, preschools, and homes with ...
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| Problems with nails-is it a internal disorder? | 4/9/2004 |
Q: I am 60 years of age,I have had a problem with my nails for about a year now. Some on the toes and ...
A: Onycholysis is a nail disorder frequently encountered by dermatologists. Onycholysis is ...
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| ESRD, Dialysis, Dire financial situation, Bipolar children, Grief, need respite/help financially | 4/4/2004 |
Q: I am caretaker for my disabled parents, (dad is ESRD, dialysis, low income, stroke and diabetes ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your situation, you certainly have more than your share of challenges ...
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| medical | 3/18/2004 |
Q: what is polyartentis nodosa
A: Polyarteritis Nodosa (Polyarteritis; Periarteritis Nodosa) A disease characterized by segmental ...
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| Dysuria | 3/9/2004 |
Q: I would like to start out by saying thank you for taking the time to use your expertise and ...
A: sorry for the delayed response but my PC was down due to a wind storm up here (in Canada). Thank ...
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| medication - olanzapine (zyprexa) | 2/12/2004 |
Q: I'm not sure that you can help me, although you ARE a nurse. But your 'profile' leads me to believe ...
A: The short and simple answer is the drug IS working if it does what you want it to do (ie: relieve ...
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| Merser | 2/10/2004 |
Q: I am not suer I am spelling this rite but I work in a nursing home and we have a few peole who have ...
A: I believe you are referring to "M.R.S.A.". MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Fact ...
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| Medical Terminology | 12/12/2003 |
Q: I am interested in learning more about the field of Medical Terminology. I'd like to ask you a few ...
A: I am not in the professiona but know people tha are so i'll do the best i can to answer your ...
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| Weaning | 12/7/2003 |
Q: I am currently a medical student in the UK and am undertaking a project on weaning and how much ...
A: Although child rearing is certainly not my area of expertise, I'm happy to see what sites I can find ...
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| missing person | 7/12/2003 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me, but here goes anyway. I've been corresponding with a man via email ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about the stress you've been through. I'm not too sure what to say really except ...
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| Back injury | 7/8/2003 |
Q: My personal trainer, also an LMT, is helping me with back spasms. He believes the problem is in the ...
A: Yes I do think a Chiropractor would help, but a word of advice: RESEARCH A GOOD ONE FIRST! A good ...
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| stature | 5/13/2003 |
Q: i am 21 year old.my stature is 1.68 cm.i want to know it is possible my stature be tall. if yes tell ...
A: At 21 you probably will not grow much more, most of your growth has already happened. The best way ...
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| breathing machine | 3/27/2003 |
Q: I am trying to build a breathing machine as part of a project. Can you give me some background ...
A: Hey Ziggy, These links should give you all the info you need: ...
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| spasams or twitches in abdomin | 1/7/2003 |
Q: I AM A 53 YR OLD FEMALE IN GOOD HEALTH. A WEEK AGO I STARTED HAVING SPASAMS OR TWITCHING ON MY RIGHT ...
A: You really do need to go see a doctor and be properly diagnosed; as for how "serious" it is I really ...
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