hi there im 18 years old and have these symptoms:
frequent urinating
premature ejaculation
lower back ache
prostate feels kind of like i want to squeeze my legs together to stop it aching.
loss of erection sometimes but this could be due to worrying if i have cancer etc..
thankyou

Can't tell you if you have either but you should see your GP without delay

You need to see your doctor, because it COULD be anything, but most likely you have a bladder infection or prostatitis. Try drinking lots of cranberry juice for a week and see if it gets any better…

no, these are signs of maturitry, these are very common at your age specially if ur not sexually active

I have prostate cancer and what you are describing is not. you can't "feel" your prostate. If you feel you have health issues of some type, check with a GP but you can quit worrying about prostate cancer.

i would say no..it is highly unlikely at your age…go and get checked if your worried…first signs are dribbling when you pass water and it is usually in a male 50 plus but get checked and put your mind at rest goodluck….

This the first time I own a female English bull dog and like to know what is the first signs when period begin and how long does it last?

well i have a female dog and she licks her crotch alot and u can tell its her rag because its red down there but I'm not sure about how many days i would estimate about 2 to 3 maybe hope this helped…..

Dogs DO NOT have periods. When a dog bleeds it is called estrus, it is the time during which she can be bred.

heat cycle lasts 21 days, usually twice a year. end the problem get her spayed

How soon after infection the first signs of hepatitis C?

Latent (incubation) period for hepatitis C is about 50 days (from 20 to 140). Symptoms may not occur ever. any manifestations of infection can generally be detected only when the hepatitis B will go to cirrhosis.

Common symptoms of hepatitis C

In general, hepatitis C – is a silent disease, often diagnosed by accident when people are tested for other diseases. therefore, timely diagnosis important analysis.

Other frequently observed symptoms of fatigue, weakness, fatigue. But these symptoms are nonspecific (one of their presences can not talk about hepatitis C). Cirrhosis of the liver may appear jaundiced, increases in volume abdomen (ascites), spider veins appear, growing weakness.

What diseases can have similar symptoms?

Any chronic infection and intoxication can be accompanied by asthenic syndrome, weakness, fatigue.

What are the signs suspected of hepatitis C?

Acute hepatitis C is rarely diagnosed and usually by accident. Characterized by a rather high activity of liver transaminases (ALT is often increased by 10 times or more) in the absence of clinical symptoms (patient complaints, no external signs of illness).

The symptoms of acute hepatitis C include intoxication, lack of appetite, weakness, nausea, and sometimes – pain in the joints. then may develop jaundice, with the advent of a transaminase activity decreased. Possible enlargement of the liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly). in general, intoxication and increased transaminases are less pronounced than in hepatitis a and B.

How soon after infection the results are positive for hepatitis C?

Antibody (anti-HCV) is at 70% of the patients at the first symptoms of the disease, and 90% of cases – in three months. But the fact is that the symptoms often can not be.

RNA virus in the blood (a more precise analysis of PCR) is detected within 1-2 weeks after infection.

What are the options for signs and symptoms of hepatitis C?

Very rarely seen lightning development of hepatitis C. this can occur when co-infection with hepatitis B or in patients who already have liver disease (cirrhosis), or after the liver transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive.

Different variants of extra hepatic manifestations of hepatitis C (e.g., changes in the skin, joints, kidneys).

Can indicators of liver function remain normal?

Indicators of liver function can remain normal. For chronic hepatitis C is characterized by periodic oscillations in liver function tests. Transaminase activity can grow and decline, returning to normal and long they linger.

However, the disease in this case continues. should regularly assess the status of liver function (not less than 1 per year in long-term reduction of transaminases).

How to avoid spurious results when tested for hepatitis C?

The standard test for anti-HCV (ELISA, ELISA) confirmed by recombinant immunoblot test support (RIBA) or the detection of viral RNA (gene diagnostics by polymerase chain reaction, PCR). Analysis of RNA can also give false-negative results, so it is repeated.

What tests clearly confirm the diagnosis of hepatitis C?

The presence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) and HCV-RNA. the positive results of both tests confirm the presence of infection. the presence of antibodies of class IgM (anti-HCV IgM) to distinguish active hepatitis from a carrier (when no IgM antibodies and ALT are normal).

Why do PCR diagnosis for hepatitis C? what it shows?

PCR diagnostics to determine HCV RNA in the blood. Thus, it confirms both the presence of infection, and the fact that the replication (reproduction) virus in the body.

Is it possible to determine the amount of virus in the body? what does the viral load give?

It is possible to determine the amount of virus in the body. Through one of the techniques of PCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction). the amount of virus in the blood (viral load) gives an indication of the activity or the rate of virus multiplication.

The higher the viral load, the active viral replication. High viral load – a factor that adversely affects the efficacy of antiviral therapy. the lower the viral load, the higher the chances of successful treatment.

In addition, if the virus content is high, then the patient is more likely to infect others (partners, family members).

How does the doctor make a diagnosis of hepatitis C?

For a complete diagnosis of hepatitis C must perform a series of blood tests, especially blood biochemical analysis, PCR for HCV-RNA (qualitative, quantitative, genotyping), complete blood count, coagulation (blood clotting).

Need to perform well as ultrasound of the abdomen, can be shown to hepatic biopsy. With all the results, the doctor will put a full diagnosis, to determine the level of viral process in the body, to assess the condition of the liver and the degree of damage, pick up an effective and safe treatment.

Why and when to determine the genotype of hepatitis C?

In cases of people infected with certain genotypes of HCV, the effectiveness of standard treatment regimens may be lower. in this case they picked up a longer treatment regimen that can improve the result. Genotype is determined only 1 time.

This week’s snow has been responsible for wrecks on icy roads, falls on slippery sidewalks and widespread school and business closures. But can the cold and snow be blamed for a case of the winter blues?

Perhaps. It certainly hasn’t helped those residents who have been cooped up in their homes, staying warm and dry, but also out of the sun and in a near-vegetative state since the snow began falling Sunday. Feelings of sadness, lack of energy and hopelessness may have crept up on some as the seemingly endless winter weather drags on outside their doors.

Those symptoms could be the first signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a cyclical condition that comes back and goes away the same time each year, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“The seasons can affect anybody’s mood, and in the winter, you’re not getting outside as much as you normally would. You’re not getting out in the sunlight, being physically active or as social with people as you would during warmer months,” said Bonnie Matlock, a licensed professional counselor with Alabama Psychological Services Center in Huntsville.

The only way many people know how to combat the snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures (the mercury registered in single digits in Decatur at sunrise Friday morning) is by staying indoors, isolating them from not only the elements, but also personal interaction and fresh air.

“This last week, schools have been closed. People are staying off the roads and staying inside, keeping to themselves,” she said. “They’ve probably been lying around and sleeping more, too.”

Sunshine can play a significant role in keeping a person’s circadian rhythms functioning properly, she said. Circadian rhythms control when you feel sleepy or alert throughout the day, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The combination of reduced sunlight exposure, physical activity and socialization can reek havoc on a person’s psyche, Matlock said.

“Days are shorter during the winter, which means people are not getting enough vitamin D,” Matlock said. “A vitamin D deficiency can contribute to depression.”

Mark Jacobs, a master-level therapist and licensed clinical social worker, said some patients he regularly sees at his Decatur office for other forms of depression often experience Seasonal Affective Disorder as well.

“It can affect anyone,” he said. “The holidays can be especially tough because people have this Norman Rockwell view of how things should be, and in reality, it’s not like that.”

Women, people living far from the equator and people with a family history of depression are more likely to experience SAD symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.

But there is hope for those feeling blue. Simple changes can help ease symptoms of SAD. Get moving indoors, whether it be playing a Nintendo Wii game or dancing along to an aerobic video, said Matlock.

“If you don’t want to get bundled up and go outside in the cold, try sitting in a warm spot in front of a window where the sun comes in,” she said.

Calling and e-mailing friends and family can also help re-establish a connection to the outside world during the winter. Jacobs said people who are closed up inside for a long period of time often focus on negative thoughts and fixate on them.

“People need to get out and talk to people so they can have their ideas and thought challenged,” he said. “That interaction may make you think, ‘Well, it’s not as bad as I think it is.’ ”

If meteorologists’ forecasts are correct, the snow that has long overstayed its welcome should be gone by today, as temperatures reach into the low 40s, freeing residents from their self-imposed, indoor exile.

Feeling SAD?

The onset of symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder include:

• Depression.

• Hopelessness.

• Anxiety.

• Loss of energy.

• Social withdrawal.

• Oversleeping.

• Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.

• Appetite changes, especially a craving for food high in carbohydrates.

• Weight gain.

• Difficulty concentrating and processing information.

Causes of winter blues

While medical experts still debate the specific causes of seasonal affective disorder, they can agree on three possible reasons for the illness:

Circadian rhythms: Also known as your biological clock, circadian rhythms make you feel sleepy or alert throughout the day. they can be disturbed when you receive less sunlight during the fall and winter months.

Melatonin levels: This natural hormone plays a role in sleep patterns and moods, and it too can become disrupted by the change in seasons.

Serotonin levels: Less sunlight may also cause a drop in this brain chemical, which acts as a neurotransmitter, and lead to depressed feelings.

what are the prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia? and if you are schizophrenic list the first signs and symptoms that you had please

I was diagnosed more than ten years ago with disorganized type schizophrenia.

I had many sleepless nights because of tinnitus-like ear problems and stress. I also had bouts of mania and depression. I had delusions, and I had a hard time communicating with other people. I was very shy and rarely spoke up, especially outside of the home. I am an artist, and tended to collect things that were related to my latest art projects. I also had aural hallucinations, and often misheard people.