Man finds extreme healing eating parasitic worms

December 19, 2010

Worms are damaging the patient’s gut, researchers say, triggering a healing effect in areas affected by ulcerative colitis. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Man’s experience treating himself with parasitic worms published in a medical journal Experimental treatment for ulcerative colitis condemned by some as irresponsible Researcher: Conclusion is that worms "were able to restore mucus production in his [...]

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When looking at the symptoms of a disease, how can a doctor determine whether it is bacterial or viral?

December 19, 2010

In other words, what is the difference between how viral infections and bacterial infections affect the body? how are the symptoms between the two types of diseases different? after a doctor learns what symptoms a patient has, what further tests or examinations would he/she run to determine whether the disease is bacterial or viral? To [...]

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Thalassaemia in children

December 19, 2010

December 15, 2010, 9:24 pm * Thalassaemia is a genetically transmitted disease * It affects the haemoglobin component of red blood cells and leads to early destruction of the affected cells. * there is a wide spectrum of presentations depending on the type of involvement of the genes * Severely affected children need regular blood [...]

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Having Ulcerative Colitis in India

December 19, 2010

Hi, I am Pernita from India, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis about three years back. I am a mother of two young kids.  I was on wysalone tablets 60 mg for two years , whenever i was told to taper it off my condition became worse. i think my system started depending on it [...]

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Not Conscious on the Origin of Herpes Virus? Read this Write-up for More Info

December 19, 2010

Herpes virus is actually a skin disorder which is effortlessly spread from one individual to the other by kiss, pores and skin contact or through intercourse. Warning signs of this virus are cold sores, blister, fever, itchiness and also head ache. the signs or symptoms can appear around the mouth area, genital, cheek, chin, butt [...]

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Aspirin may Reduce Symptoms of Schizophrenia

December 19, 2010

By Jessica Ward Jones, MD, MPH Associate News EditorReviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on June 24, 2010 “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.”  For schizophrenia?  perhaps.  New research suggests that aspirin may be of benefit in reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a serious psychological disorder characterized by impairments in thinking [...]

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How come I have a high peak flow reading, but i still have asthma symptoms?

December 19, 2010

My peak flow is 422. I am a 15 year old male. My peak flow has been around this number even a few years ago when i was shorter. I have to use my inhaler every 2-3 days. on the days that i don't, i have a slight cough. its a wet cough. I run [...]

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What are the causes, symptoms, results, and possible cures for anorexia nervosa?

December 19, 2010

I am working on a project for my school and I need some help. The project is based on diseases that affect our society and my group picked Anorexia Nervosa. I would really appreciate it if you could provide all the information you know about Anorexia. thank you.

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What can treat trush, mouth and vaginal symptoms?

December 19, 2010

have been to docs for sti and smear tests and results were clear however i am very much suffering from thrush, i cant think what else it could be, the white discharge and white coating in the mouth. I tried canestan the pressary and cream however the sypmtoms have only been worse since. as dr. [...]

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How much of the HcG hormone does it take to cause symptoms?

December 19, 2010

Say someone takes a test and it's negative, but only because it's very early on and the test only picks up 25 measurements on the hormone, and at the time you only have say 15. how much of the hormone does it take to cause common early symptoms, like nausea, itchy breasts, frequent urination, mood [...]

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