Does anyone have gallstones and what are your symptoms?

December 14, 2010

i had a realy bad attack and now I think I have jaundice when I went to the ER they did test and said that all my blood work was good .I don't have insurance to get the surgery done yet so I don't know If the jaundice has a long term affect on my [...]

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HealthWatch: Holiday Allergy Syndrome

December 14, 2010

Humidifiers can help with holiday allergies. (credit: CBS 2) NEW YORK (CBS 2) — seems that allergies are not just a springtime problem. Turns out this is a big allergy season too. It’s about all the things that make this a special time of year, and for some people, a pretty miserable one too, Dr. [...]

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What is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? What are the symptoms of STDs?

December 14, 2010

There are several std's out there, several of them are… clahmidia(not sure of the spelling), syphlis,gonorrhea and then there is also AIDS, not sure what any of the symptoms are as i've never had an std, contact your doctor or health department for testing for stds Sometimes referred to as STI now, which stands for [...]

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Dr. Gott: Surgery may be best for teen with Crohn’s

December 14, 2010

dear Dr. Gott: my 19-year-old grandson was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease two years ago. he has taken every medication I can imagine, including Humira injections into his stomach. At present, he is taking hyoscyamine and Apriso plus pain medication when it gets too severe. he has been to the hospital at least 15 times in [...]

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Fish oil: Your partner against illnesses

December 14, 2010

Feeling some pain and getting sick are all part of aging. one of the most common illnesses is inflammation, which is a response of body tissues to injury, infection or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat. the good news is that you can do something about it so you can ease [...]

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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and once detected, what is the survival rate?

December 14, 2010

There are very few specific symptoms of prostate cancer. It usually grows so slowly that a man could die of something else before the cancer showed external symptoms. Difficulties with urination can be an indication of cancer, or it can just be benign hyperplasia (overgrowth) of the prostate. More reliable indicators are calcium deposits or [...]

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Prostatitis…what is it?

December 14, 2010

My boyfriend has a problem. sometimes after he ejaculates he gets a really bad stomach and back ache he said its like being kicked in the testicles. I told him to ask his doctor about it so he did and he said he had prostatitis, but he didn't suggest anything to treat it besides a [...]

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Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms

December 14, 2010

FRIDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) — Young women with a menopause-like condition called primary ovarian insufficiency should be evaluated for depression, a new study suggests. Women with the condition, called POI for short, stop producing normal amounts of reproductive hormones, develop hot flashes, typically become infertile and, in addition, face an increased risk for depression. [...]

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What are the symptoms of strep throat?

December 14, 2010

I think i might have strep throat. i don't want to go to the Doctor until i know that it is a big possibility. what are the symptoms of it? Strep throat is usually accompanied by white spots on the inside of your throat. have someone (or try yourself) shine a light down your throat [...]

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When a doctor gives a prostate exam, what symptoms tell you might have it during the exam?

December 14, 2010

Hello, I know the doctor puts his finger in your rectum and feels around. Does he full lump and then assume you have prostate cancer pending on a biopsy? much help needed thank you. what he does is checks for lumps or an enlarged prostate. now if your up in age my dr.says it,s natural [...]

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