Tricorder X Prize To Allow Patients To Diagnose Themselves

June 8, 2011

Admit it: You’ve spent way too much time trying to match up your symptoms to an illness on the Internet, coming away only with the knowledge that either you’re going to be totally fine or maybe die tomorrow. but what if you could accurately diagnose yourself as well as a physician? That’s the ability the [...]

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Dog with parvo, all the symptoms, but minor treatment seems to be getting better?

June 8, 2011

I have a blue heeler, who we have purchased a 3 way immunization shot for, including parvo. we were ready to give the dog the shot, but the dog developed symptoms of parvo, so we're holding off on the shot. The pup is 6 months, and has found a way to sneak out of the [...]

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DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE SYMPTOMS OF STDS?

June 8, 2011

If i had an std that i contracted over 1-2 months ago wouldnt i have symptoms and stuff till this day? i had unprotected sex with someone and am worried. Many STDs have no symptoms for a long time after infection. the only way to find out if you have an STD is to get [...]

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They told that there is no pain symptoms in breast cancer. In what stage we can feel the pain?

June 8, 2011

And how painful it is? Pain is in the late stages of the cancer. my friends breast cancer was found when we went for our first mammogram and seemingly she had it for a while and then needed a mastectomy and followed by radiotherapy and is now in recovery. last year my sister found a [...]

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What misconceptions do you have about the symptoms of bulimia and anorexia?

June 8, 2011

I ask because I see a lot of incorrect answers about, mostly, bulimia. I've been studying both disorders fairly extensively in my psychology class. Most people with bulimia aren't extremely skinny. Once they do reach a certain low body weight, they in the binging and purging subtype of anorexia. a person, diagnostically, cannot be both [...]

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What other neurologic disorders are there that can mimick the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?

June 7, 2011

My mom has had back surgery, two knee replacements, foot surgery. she did not follow up on rehab at all after her 2nd knee, does not exercise. she has left-sided inflamation head to toe, including the optic nerve. Urinary and bowel incontinence. this has been going on for years. Her eye Dr. said there was [...]

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Heavy Menstruation May Signal Underlying Condition

June 7, 2011

By TOM JOSEPH, M.D. For most women, monthly menstruation becomes a regular part of life by the late teens, but not every woman experiences the same symptoms — or at the same severity. While the variance in symptoms has a variety of causes, one symptom in particular may be caused by an underlying condition that [...]

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Bangkok Post : Gum disease and health

June 7, 2011

Do you know that gum disease does more than endanger your teeth and gums? It can also lead to and worsen many dangerous illnesses. Gum disease or periodontal disease is actually an infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. when plaque develops, bacteria irritate the gums and cause them to swell. in the beginning, the [...]

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How long after having sex with someone can you develop symptoms of an STD?

June 7, 2011

I had sex with someone unprotected a few days ago.. could you have symptoms that quickly if he had something? I'm pretty sure you can..it depends on the STD, some take years to be noticed, some just a few days. Go get checked out by your doctor. Always use a Condom so you wont worry [...]

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Can anybody help with these symptoms back pain?

June 7, 2011

Lower back pain very base of my spine, either side of the spine too. Feeling of stiffness and pain when moving which is sometimes severe it brings tears to my eyes. also its sometimes red and warm to touch. Thanks in advance xx Being warm to the touch indicates inflammation and/or infection. it could be [...]

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