Many expectant moms not screened for gestational diabetes

February 5, 2011

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Heather Winfield was eight months into her second pregnancy when she discovered that she had gestational diabetes, putting her and her developing baby at risk for serious health problems. “You feel incredibly guilty because you feel like you did something wrong,” said Winfield, 38, who works in development at Eckerd College in [...]

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Dr Luisa Dillner’s guide to . . . Anorexia nervosa

February 5, 2011

Former Big Brother contestant Kenneth Tong has been tweeting that women should aspire to “managed anorexia”. Celebrities are already condemning him, but is there such a thing? What is anorexia? Anorexia nervosa has a higher risk of killing you than many other mental health disorders. it is not extreme dieting, but a mental health problem [...]

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What are the most common early symptoms of STDs, if people do have symptoms?

February 5, 2011

blank blank blanking blanking ususual blank blank in the abdomen Just so You know, I need to know what the blanks are, in case you didn't guess. burning , itching, painful intercourse, yellow discharge and odor

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Mild to moderate, lingering, Flu-like symptoms with excessive fatigue and irritability?

February 5, 2011

I am going to see the doctor, but what could it be in the meantime while I wait for the appointment. I am 31, male, live in Louisiana. no known problems until now. it has been lingering for weeks. Sounds like my wife! Possibly Lyme disease. Have you been bitten by a tick within the [...]

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What do "sinus pain & blood" symptoms seem to indicate?

February 5, 2011

Activity: Day#1–9 hour flight, arriving with severe headache that strong but OTC meds won't touch; Days #2, #3–needing to visit restroom often, feeling like might throw up, but didn't. Day #4–fly back, not sleeping well Symptoms: Day #1–severe "knife-like" sinus pain, which "reduces marginally over the next few days; Day #5–throwing up blood, first bright [...]

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Crohn's Disease, how long before the medication works?

February 5, 2011

I just got diagnosed with Crohn's Disease a week ago today & they put me on medication but my symptoms are still here when will I know if this medication is going to help me or not?

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Is there any possible natural cure or alleviation for sinus infection symptoms?

February 5, 2011

Yes….. a lot of people like to use a neti pot. I hear that works well. I like to use a sinus medicine such as…. alka-seltzer, sudafed, Wal-Mart's cold/sinus plus, etc… The thing that has worked the best for me is mucinex. it cleared my sinuses out completely. another thing is sinus bath gel that [...]

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Does Lyme's Disease affect ability to walk? What are some other symptoms of Lyme's disease?

February 5, 2011

Lyme disease can affect many different body systems, and can manifest in any of dozens of different symptoms. often it affects a person's balance. often it causes great pain–sometimes in the joints, sometimes in the muscles, often in the back and neck. It can affect breathing and circulation. It can cause numbing of the limbs. [...]

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Symptoms of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke?

February 5, 2011

Heat stroke symptoms Unconscious or has a markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma) Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water) May have slightly elevated blood pressure at first that falls later May be hyperventilating Rectal (core) [...]

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How do you know or find out if you have cancer or symptoms of cancer?

February 5, 2011

How is a DX of cancer found? how would you know if you have some sort of cancer? Worried about myself and hubby, whom both have cancer history in family. Check out Web MD, dear one. They have a lot of illnesses listed, along with symptoms. God bless! go ahead and do research on the [...]

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