What are some of symptoms of uterine fibroids?

June 17, 2011

I had a late miscarriage in January. I lost the baby because some sort of tissue has wrapped around the umbilical cord and cut it off. Since the miscarriage I have had light periods, been constantly looking and feeling bloated, and I am very sensitive to touch around where my uterus is. I know I [...]

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How fast can strep throat symptoms show?

June 17, 2011

I had to walk home in rain and now i am worried i have strep cause i woke up with sore throat constantly having to clear it and its only been about 9 hours since the walk… is this possibly strep or just a cold? i can't afford the hospital.

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How do i cure my dogs skin problem?

June 17, 2011

type of dog .jack Russell cross whats wrong .psoriasis symptoms .red skin hair loss some scabs dry skin flaky skin and minor irritation what i am doing .aloevera gel everyday oatmeal bath every day hypo-allergenic food and shampoo age .1 year 1 month other .dusty house 2 other dogs fun life 2-3 walks a day [...]

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Do doctors usually do a test for the seasonal flu or do they just diagnose based on symptoms?

June 17, 2011

I think I might have the flu because it's going around in this area – if I go to the doctor will they simply ask for my symptoms and give me a diagnosis? is this what usually happens? Or do they always do some kind of sample test? thanks! (NOTE: i'm NOT asking about swine [...]

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What are some prominent differences between influenza and the common cold?

June 16, 2011

What are some common symptoms of illness that people use the word ‘flu’ to describe? what potential problems could be caused by inaccurate use of this term?

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Is heartworm on the rise? : Tails Of The City

June 16, 2011

I’ve heard more than a few Bay Area pet owners say that they don’t treat their pets with a monthly heartworm preventative because heartworm isn’t a big issue here — especially in San Francisco. we generally don’t have many mosquitoes buzzing about — the culprits responsible for transmitting the disease. After Alice’s recent adverse reaction [...]

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What ailment do symptoms of feeling forced back down relate to?

June 16, 2011

My mother recently overexerted herself doing work outside. Now, she is feeling very dizzy, tired, and unsteady, and whenever she tries to rise from her bed, she has the feeling of being forced back down. She says her pulse is fine, but her symptoms concern the both of us. is this simple exhaustion, or something [...]

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How many people here have Crohn's Disease? Do you have classical symptoms?

June 16, 2011

Hi, I was just wondering. I've had Crohn's for about two years, but I have almost no classical symptoms. I do lose weight and seem to be a lot shorter than everyone else, but other than that my symptoms are sort of the opposite of what the classical ones are, if you know what I [...]

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Imperial Valley News – New Focus On Diseases That Affect Women

June 16, 2011

Palm Springs, California (NAPSI) – Healthcare providers know that no two patients are alike-and that diseases can manifest themselves quite differently between men and women. For example, heart attacks plague both genders, but the symptoms vary. Men having heart attacks typically report chest pain that radiates down the arm, while women may instead feel indigestion, [...]

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Amnio Might Leave You With More Questions Than Answers

June 16, 2011

When I was pregnant with Abby, I did a bunch more screening that I either opted out of or didn’t have available when I was pregnant with Penny. I remember being amazed: new tests from amniocentesis or CVS are becoming available and affordable so rapidly that a gap of just 22 months can mean significantly [...]

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