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What is lactose intolerance?
What is lactose intolerance?

What are symptoms?

Awarded | Answered 4 hours ago by rogephine | Category: General Health Care | 13 Views | Awarded to: MAS19 MAS19
Is it true that immunizations cause autism in children?
Is it true that immunizations cause autism in children?

I would like to know because I do believe in natural medicine. If you think that it does cause autism, please indicate the alternative to polio prevention.

Awarded | Answered 7 hours ago by Trista | Category: Disease & Conditions | 31 Views | Awarded to: Grovers1010 Grovers1010
What is Benign lung nodes?
What is Benign lung nodes?

What is Benign lung nodes and do they cause problems ?

Awarded | Answered 16 hours ago by MAS19 | Category: Health & Fitness | 28 Views | Awarded to: justins86 justins86
Is not eating red meat healthy
Is not eating red meat healthy

Is no eating any red meat at all good for you cause al i eat is pork and chicken and fish. And everyone in my family keeps telling me that i need to eat red meat.

Awarded | Answered 23 hours ago by mactiti | Category: Nutrition | 27 Views | Awarded to: mactiti mactiti
Do u know the secret to longer life ?/
Do u know the secret to longer life ?/

Longer life

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by Marzipan | Category: Health & Fitness | 14 Views | Awarded to: Marzipan Marzipan
I have a metallic taste in my mouth.
I have a metallic taste in my mouth.

This has been getting progressively worse. I've been noticing a need for more salt on my food. It makes my favorite drink taste funny, hot tea. I am 45, not on any medicine and not pregnant. My tongue feels...

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by sueb5 | Category: Women's Heath | 84 Views | Awarded to: kbky11 kbky11
If somebody is Asexual does that mean they are incapable of being loved or having children?
If somebody is Asexual does that mean they are incapable of being loved or having children?

What exactly does "asexual" mean and how can somebody know if that is what they are? Also how common is it?

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by lutonloo | Category: Sexual Health | 27 Views | Awarded to: Sulham Sulham
What is the easiest way to quit smoking cigarettes?
What is the easiest way to quit smoking cigarettes?

We all know tobacco is one of the most addictive habits in the world. I would like to know the most simplest way to give it up.

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by skypilot69 | Category: Smoking | 28 Views | Awarded to: NurseK NurseK
Fell down garden stairs over broom onto crown of head and then onto lower back
Fell down garden stairs over broom onto crown of head and then onto lower back

One week ago I fell downstairs banging onto the crown of my head and then banging the lower part of my back L4,5. I did not want to go to hospital. The hassle there frightened me more than the accident. Just wanted...

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by justins86 | Category: Health & Fitness | 82 Views | Awarded to: justins86 justins86
Questions about the h1n1
Questions about the h1n1

My kids have the h1n1 and i did alot of reserch on the computer and they got put on this med and the computer says that this med does not work can you please help? The med is called amantadine

Awarded | Answered 1 day ago by Hydromys853 | Category: Health & Fitness | 47 Views | Awarded to: kbky11 kbky11
Looking for some home made toothpaste.
Looking for some home made toothpaste.

My grandmom used home made toothpaste. She had very healthy teeth.Unforunately I did not ask my grandmother about the ingredients needed to make the special toothpaste. Are there any sites where I can get some...

Awarded | Answered 2 days ago by manhan2009 | Category: Dental | 47 Views | Awarded to: Aigret247 Aigret247
Rash
Rash

I am a male who has a red ring rash on my groin with a smaller red dot in the middle, like the target store logo. Any clues to what this is? THanks.

Awarded | Answered 2 days ago by Sagely184 | Category: General Health Care | 207 Views | Awarded to: mompeach mompeach
Abnormal menstual cycle with blood clogs and cramps
Abnormal menstual cycle with blood clogs and cramps

I'm 35 yrs old. Have a abnormal period with blood clogs the size of grapefruits maybe bigger. The months of august and september when I had my period it ran down my legs with a pad on. The month of october...

Awarded | Answered 2 days ago by curley | Category: Health & Fitness | 16 Views | Awarded to: GiftWrap145 GiftWrap145
Why do newborn babies sleep so much?
Why do newborn babies sleep so much?

Why do newborn babies sleep so much?

Awarded | Answered 3 days ago by Grovers1010 | Category: Health & Fitness | 16 Views | Awarded to: LissaC LissaC
Results of a PET Scan
Results of a PET Scan

My friends daughter, who recently went through lymphoma treatment, had a PET scan and all the lymph glands look fine - however, there is something around and on her kidney. What would this indicate?

Awarded | Answered 3 days ago by lilone59 | Category: Women's Heath | 29 Views | Awarded to: g8orgrrrl g8orgrrrl
My husband has chest pain under his heart, xrays show nothing but the pain is becoming more severe, what should we do?
My husband has chest pain under his heart, xrays show nothing but the pain is becoming more severe, what should we do?

My husband has chest pain ubder his heart, xrays show nothing but the pain is becoming more severe, what should we do?

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by cherylr | Category: Men's Health | 42 Views | Awarded to: netmktg netmktg
Can   lumbar epidural injections cause trouble later?
Can lumbar epidural injections cause trouble later?

I had one epidural injection that is helping me to stand up straight and is helping the heaviness go away. I'm scheduled for another shot 11/24/09. The first shot helped,but heard it can cause other problems...

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by Mahratta171 | Category: Health & Fitness | 30 Views | Awarded to: kbky11 kbky11
Downward curving fingernails
Downward curving fingernails

My mom is 83 years old. She in in good health, no heart problems or lung problems. High Colesterol only. Her fingernails are curving downward and she is concerned. They are not discolored or deformed. What is...

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by alap | Category: Health & Fitness | 4,754 Views | Awarded to: Ruchele Ruchele
What is necrotizing fasciitis?
What is necrotizing fasciitis?

What is necrotizing fasciitis and what are the symptoms and treatment for this.

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by MAS19 | Category: Health & Fitness | 32 Views | Awarded to: divadssdavid divadssdavid
Do you know about blood pressure dropping with spinal anesthesia?
Do you know about blood pressure dropping with spinal anesthesia?

When one is using a spinal anesthetic, say for childbirth, sometimes the patient's blood pressure will drop drastically when they are laid down. Why does this happen? Is this serious? I am hoping you can...

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by MAS19 | Category: Surgery | 48 Views | Awarded to: MAS19 MAS19
I was sober for last 6 month but I slipped again, I can't help myself? What can I do?
I was sober for last 6 month but I slipped again, I can't help myself? What can I do?

Earlier I was sent to rehab many times, but actually I was never willing to quit drug. After passing 4 year, I discovered that I ruined my career, family life and stared to get pissed off on myself and on drugs....

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by Grovers1010 | Category: Addictions | 37 Views | Awarded to: Grovers1010 Grovers1010
Could you have the swine flu and not feel that bad?
Could you have the swine flu and not feel that bad?

I know "do I have swine flu" is becoming the new "am I pregnant" but I am wondering. I've been feeling crummy with what I assumed was a head cold. On the first day my nose was stuffed,...

Awarded | Answered 4 days ago by Grovers1010 | Category: Disease & Conditions | 29 Views | Awarded to: g8orgrrrl g8orgrrrl
6 month old baby not eating ?
6 month old baby not eating ?

What do i do to get my baby to eat it has not gone to the bathroom or used its diaper for for 6 days what is causing this ?

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by Steph314 | Category: Health & Fitness | 34 Views | Awarded to: Steph314 Steph314
I have had a lump in labia for several years, it now has broke and a little blood comes out, its really sore as is the crease of my leg. I can't get a
I have had a lump in labia for several years, it now has broke and a little blood comes out, its really sore as is the crease...

The lump in labia has broke and putting out some blood. Its really sore as is the crease of my leg, hurts to sit and when I get up its really horrible. Its been three days. I can't get an appointment with...

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by medford31 | Category: Health & Fitness | 49 Views | Awarded to: justins86 justins86
What is a do doctor
What is a do doctor

What type of doctor does D O stand for

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by BuffetCar298 | Category: General Health Care | 23 Views | Awarded to: RobertaCohen RobertaCohen
Pimple like bump right about my lip
Pimple like bump right about my lip

Thought it was a pimple. tried to pop it. got swollen..have left it alone since then, been about 2 weeks and no change, doesnt hurt, doesnt itch, just annoying..what can it be? and how can i try to get rid of it.

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by Iapetus419 | Category: Skincare | 134 Views | Awarded to: kbky11 kbky11
What are these spot like lumps under skin on my face ?
What are these spot like lumps under skin on my face ?

I am very curious about these spots on my face they are bumps/lumps under the skin a little like a boil but sometimes they do not usually have a head on.... sometimes they flare up and other times they are not...

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by magicalemma | Category: Skincare | 74 Views | Awarded to: justins86 justins86
Is it possible that I have failure to thrive?
Is it possible that I have failure to thrive?

I'm 17 years old, a girl, and i'm 4'8 and 76 pounds. A lot of the time at school and home, I find myself yawning and sleepy. I can't seem to gain weight, no matter how often I eat, which is very...

Awarded | Answered 5 days ago by AIWere656 | Category: General Health Care | 33 Views | Awarded to: MAS19 MAS19
I have a new baby 3 wks old.  Is it natural for a baby to
I have a new baby 3 wks old. Is it natural for a baby to

Twitch, awake or asleep her hands and arms move with little jerky movements almost constantly. Should I be worried?

Awarded | Answered 6 days ago by melissat1230 | Category: Health & Fitness | 134 Views | Awarded to: kbky11 kbky11
Do I need to notify my dermatologist if I changed the application usage of a topical ointment he prescribed to me?
Do I need to notify my dermatologist if I changed the application usage of a topical ointment he prescribed to me?

I have shingles rash and had it for 3 months now I was treated by a Dermatologist and he gave me oral medications and also topical creams to put on my rash. He prescribed to me to use the topical cream twice a...

Awarded | Answered 6 days ago by Notomys647 | Category: General Health Care | 17 Views | Awarded to: Marzipan Marzipan
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