About a week ago I had a pain in my abdomen, it wasn't that bad of a pain, but it was noticeable so I went to the ER. after pushing around on my stomach the doctor said he thought it was a pulled muscle, but would wait until my blood work came back to be sure. sure enough my blood showed slightly elevated levels of lipase (level was 150) and so I was diagnosed with a mild case of acute pancreatitis. I later got a CT which showed a mild inflammation of the tail of my pancreas. The next day I had an ultrasound and everything including my pancreas looked normal, no inflammation. they do not know the cause but they say it could have been that I drank excessively during a graduation party 4 days prior. my question is it normal for pancreatitis brought on by a weekend of drinking to take 4 days to show symptoms (ie abdominal tenderness)? again the pain was mild and only felt when I laughed or coughed. also my doctor said that I can only drink one beer at a time now for the rest of my life…I'm 26 years old.

I am nearly 15 years old, and i think i may have a mild case of cystic fibrosis because i have a few of the symptoms, but is it possible because of my age?X

Cystic Fibrosis symptoms can occur at any age, if you have a family history of CF (especially if your parents or grandparents have it) then there is a chance you could be suffering too.

There are a number of respiratory conditions that can cause similar symptoms to CF though so don't jump to conclusions straight away.

At 15 people do commonly suffer from very slight shortness of breath and chest pains, but if you are coughing persistently/coughing up mucus or blood you need to see your GP as soon as possible to be diagnosed.

Depending on what part of the gene is affected you can get a milder form of the disease that's doesn't show all the symptoms of the most common form but you really need to discuss this with a doctor, especially if there is a history of it in your family

Well pretty much anything is possible, but to me it seems unlikely because for a long time now infants are screened at birth for cystic fibrosis, but if you are concerned contact your doctor and ask him/her what they think, and if they believe that it could be possible, you need to testing done.

my freind has it and they found out when she was like 3ish so im not sure about 15.. then again she has a pretty severe case.

Don’t look now, but cold and flu season is right at your door! Every year, it is the same dilemma. Is that nasal congestion and cough due to a common cold, or are they really symptoms of influenza? Sometimes it is indeed hard to tell the difference. A severe cold can cause about as much misery as a mild case of the flu.

The concern is that influenza symptoms can progress to cause more serious medical complications, while colds generally fade away on their own. that is why it is a good idea to learn to make the distinction between whether it is a common cold or a flu bug that is biting you!

What The Flu looks Like

Influenza symptoms generally come on rather suddenly, while colds can take their time making an appearance. A fever is a consistent influenza symptom, and it can spike quite high, making the infected person rather miserable. Fevers can come and go, and measure as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit, especially at the onset of the illness. Children and younger adults tend to run higher fevers.

Body aches and muscle pain usually accompany the fever, and can become fairly severe. Shaking and chills are another common influenza symptom, as is a headache and pain with eye movement. Most people will feel extremely fatigued and experience a loss of appetite. other influenza symptoms include a dry cough, nasal congestion and a sore throat. Occasionally an upset stomach will accompany the flu, but this is rare and generally found in children.

Home Treatment Of Your Influenza Symptoms

Most of the time your influenza symptoms can be treated in the comfort of your home. Home remedies include plenty of bed rest and fluids. Hot liquids like tea and soup can be very soothing while keeping you hydrated. Over-the-counter medications can be used on influenza symptoms like fever and nasal congestion. A humidifier and an extra pillow under your head at night can relieve coughing and help you sleep. Cough drops or hard candies can also decrease coughing. call your doctor if your influenza symptoms improve but then get worse again, or if you see evidence of an infection such as increased cough, colored mucus or pain in the ears or sinuses. The best remedy for the flu is patience – for most flu sufferers, the influenza symptoms will improve within a week or two.