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  • What might cause vaginal swelling?
    Your vulval tissues are very delicate. If they are treated roughly, the skin may be damaged causing blood to race to the surface...
  • How do you treat a Lamictal rash without stopping the medication?
    Short answer, you cant without a certain degree of risk. The best remedy for allergic reactions (which is what the lamictal rash...
  • What does a Lamictal rash look like?
    Most people who are allergic to sulfa based medicationss are also allergic to Lamictal. The reactions vary from blisters in the...
  • Does cracking your knuckles lead to arthritis?
    Arthritis and Cracking Knuckles The reason people associate knuckle-cracking with arthritis is because it makes a cracking noise...
  • What different kinds of asthma are there?
    Asthma 1.Exercise-Induced Asthma: Exercise can make asthma symptoms worse. This is called exercise-induced asthma. Exercise can...
  • What could red bumps on the back of the tongue be?
    Sores on the tongueI believe these red bumps on the back of your tongue could possibly be either canker sores or, if you are sick...
  • How do you cure gum disease?
    Curing Gum Disease There are many different reasons for gum disease or Periodontal disease and sometimes called "Pyoria". 1)...
  • Is my dizziness the result of ear infections or dental infections?
    Your dizziness could be caused by an ear infection, but if it is a dental problem, it is probably inflammation of the TMJ bone in...
  • Is acne normal during pregnancy?
    Pregnancy can trigger acne or make existing adult acne worse. (On the other hand, some women with acne-prone skin report a...
  • What would cause your left arm muscle to ache and feel cold and your hand and fingers to feel very tingly?
    Here are several possible explanations from WikiAnswers users: Vascular - There could be some reason for poor circulation to...
  • What could cause sharp shooting pains in various parts of the body?
    It's life's reminder that you are mortal. Get plenty of exercise, stop eating junk food, love the people around you, and if the...
  • Is it harmful to eat baby powder?
    Eating Baby Powder: Various responses from WikiAnswers contributors: Eating nonfood items like laundry starch is a normal...
  • How do you cure a wisdom tooth infection?
    The use of antibiotics first to reduce the infection, and then the wisdom tooth needs to be extracted.  AnswerYou need to...
  • Could an allergy cause swelling under one eye?
    Yes. When you notice it take your usual allergy medicine. Also, put an ice pack on the swollen area. Swelling should reduce. See...
  • How can you stop vaginal itching and swelling?
    An allergic reaction could cause this or a number of infections, which are not necessarily passed on by having sexual contact. Do...
  • What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
    ---- Arthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as Juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a...
  • Can eating brown lettuce make you sick?
    It's a possibility, but as a preventative measure, you should never eat it. You can remove the brown parts and still eat the...
  • Can an attack of dizziness be an asthma attack?
    Here is advice: No, you can feel very dizzy whilst having an asthma attack obviously due to the restricted oxygen supply tothe...
  • How do you know if you have a kidney infection?
    I think burning sensation after urination, some itchy sensation, foul-smelling or cloudy urine; these are some kidney infection...
  • How many people died during the Black Death?
    there was 75 million that was killed from the well known disease called the black death... There were 75 million people that...
  • Where did the Black Death first start and how?
    The black death originated central Asia and spread to Europe. It started because of unclean rodents (hamsters etc.) who had...
  • How did the black death disease start?
    The Black Death was a massive plague, named: The Bubonic Plague; which spread through Britain and the rest of Europe in the mid...
  • What could cause pain throughout the body?
    Pain throughout the bodyThere are many and various illnesses which could cause such pain. I can appreciate your anxiety about...
  • What causes pain in the heels of your feet?
    Too much walking or standing could be a possibility, or possibly standing incorrectly. Go to a foot doctor and have them look if...
  • What are the symptoms of urinary tract infection?
    Urinary tract infectionSymtoms include: dysuria-painful urination hematuria-blood in urine Increased frequency or urge to...
  • What is etiology?
    Etiology is the study of causes or origins.The study of causes or origins.
  • Why do aortic aneurysms typically result in death?
    An aortic aneurysm is a blowout about to happen. If it never ruptures then the person can live indefinitely - but if it does...
  • Where in Europe did the Black Death epidemic occur?
    The Black Death occurred from 1347-1353. It killed more than 1/3 of Europe's population alone, carried by fleas on rats. It...
  • How can you ease the pain of gum disease?
    the best way to rid yourself of the pain is to get rid of the gum disease. clean the gumline with a nice soft brush and floss,...
  • Is narcissism misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or autism?
    AnswerThe manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).Bipolar patients in...
  • What is iatrogenic malnutrition?
    Iatrogenic malnutrition is a protein-calorie malnutrition brought on by treatments, medications and hospitalization. Iatrogenic:...
  • If you find small bumps around your genital area is it a sign you have an STD or could it be an allergic reaction to something?
    I am assuming that you do not have any other signs/symptoms. It is not unusual to develop a rash or "bumps" in the genital area....
  • Should you see an allergy doctor about your child's asthma?
    Yes you should. For both asthma and allergies, a doctor in general practice may not recognize allergies. Some doctors do...
  • Can Straterra cause a rash?
    My son has been off Straterra for 1 week. His rash is subsiding ever so slowly. The spots that he scratched are infected, but I...
  • Can Straterra help with autism?
    There has never been any evidence to support the use of psych meds for the treatment of autism. In fact, some parents report...
  • Is there a link between ADHD and epilepsy?
    My son was ridiculously hyperactive in his first four years, then petit mal (absence seizures) were exceptionally noticeable-even...
  • Can yeast infections be a sign of pregnancy?
    Well, I just positive today and have had a yeast infection for the last three. I have had five pregnancies (2 ended in...
  • What are the symptoms of STD's?
    Signs of an STD You can tell if you have an STD by having a weird color discharge like a yellowish color or it could look like...
  • What would be the educational and financial requirements to start an eating disorder clinic?
    You would need to know about three subjects: (1) eating disorders (2) nutrition and health (3) managing a health care business...
  • How soon will Amoxicillin relieve the pain from infected wisdom teeth?
    Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a pain killer. It is likely that it was given to kill the infection that caused the problem to...
  • Are allergies asthmas and coughs related?
    Asthma and allergiesas far as the relation. allergies tend to triger histamine to be released which can cause swelling, rashes,...
  • Is shortness of breath and wheezing after exercise a sign of asthma?
    Yes. After physical activity, you breathe in and let oxygen out. If you don't get enough oxygen, you will have asthma.
  • Does your throat swell up when you are having difficulties with asthma?
    no it doesn't asthma affects primarily the lower respiratory area i.e. lungs No, usually the hardness to breath is caused by...
  • What doctors have contributed to finding a cure for asthma?
    There is no cure for asthma. Asthma is considered a chronic disease without a cure. Although there are many new medicines to...
  • What is a rash in the shape of a circle on your skin?
    Sounds like it could be ring worm. I'd have it checked by a doctor to know for sure. It could just be an irritation that happens...
  • What can be done for water on the knee caused by falling down and hitting the knee?
    I have recently suffered the same injury. My knee is puffy and noticeably swollen but with only slight pain and a tendency to...
  • How can Rheumatoid arthritis affect an infant?
    The same way as it does an adult. RA is an inflammatory disease that is usually starts to show up i the joints. and like it does...
  • How well do the Certo and grapefruit juice remedies for arthritis work?
    I have never heard of that, but you could try it. I do it the old fasioned way. A nice warm bath, heating pad, lots of rest and...
  • If you've been diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy is it a guaranteed death sentence?
    I was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy in 2001. Leading up to the diagnosis I was getting more and more short of breath,...
  • How should you comfort a child when their asthma is so bad they have to have allergy shots?
    If you are talking about desensitization shots, having been through this with my child, these are things that worked: -explain...
  • Why would someone rapidly lose weight?
    A matter of unhealthy habits could be the problem. Drugs, eating habits, or prolonged physical activity can be the reasons behind...
  • What is the cure for nosiness?
    Sadly, at the moment, there isn't one. But most nosey people are doing their best to not stick their noses in other people's...
  • Is azithromycin for MRSA?
    Azithromycin is generally not used for the treatment of MRSA.
  • How does ibuprofen help arthritis?
    Ibuprofen and Arthritis Ibuprofin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like aspirin, that is used to reduce the...
  • Is Non-hodgkin's lymphoma capitalized?
    It is non-Hodgkin with a capital on the proper name. The apostrophe-s is optional, and many people do not use it any more.
  • What is MRSA bacterial infection?
    AnswerMRSA is Methicillin Resistant Stapholococcus Aureus. This is an infection resistant to most antibiotics. Yes, you should...
  • Why does a breastfed baby rarely suffer from kwashiorkor?
    Kwashiorkor is caused by insufficient protein intake. If a baby is not getting either breastmilk or an artificial formula...
  • How do doctors check if you have asthma?
    Asthma is a chronic disease that always includes wheezing as part of its manifestation. However, not all wheezing is asthma....
  • If you have a rash on the inner thigh and it is very itchy irritated and red what can you do?
    Given the time of year you posted your question, my guess would be that your inner thigh rash is most likely heat rash. If...
  • What could cause a fatty hump on the back of your lower neck where your head joins the upper spine?
    I also have the "lovely lady lump" and have had large breasts from a young age as well as being off and on overweight throughout...
  • Is severe diarrhea a side effect of Straterra?
    I don't have an answer.Just wanted to let you know that my son has been on straterra for about 6weeks now and in the last 3 days...
  • Is breathlessness when talking or reading aloud a sign of asthma?
    I think that it might be, b/c that is what happens to me when I read to my class, and I also have other numerous symptoms...
  • What is life like for an adult with autism or Asperger's Syndrome?
    I have Aspergers and I wrote this article not long ago. It may give you an idea of what it's like to have Aspergers, which is on...
  • Can you have a yeast infection while on your period?
    Yes, you can.  Answer Yes. It sucks. Ouch. :( But unfortunately, you probably can't effectively use the treatment creams...
  • Could yeast infections be a sign of pregnancy?
    I tell you Im no doctor but when I was pregnant I read just about everything dealing with pregnancy and never read or heard...
  • How can you protect yourself and others from viruses and flu?
    How to avoid the spread of colds, flu, and other viral infections: THE SHORT ANSWER: For the flu, get a vaccination (flu shot or...
  • How do you cure shingles?
    See your doctor; Seek professional medical attention, because nothing you do at home can treat and eliminate the shingles virus...
  • How does a varicose vein on the penis affect your sex life?
    It actually makes the sex better if the vein is exposed on the penis, the penis is more sensitive to a woman's vagina. Is it a...
  • Can chocolate cause a full-body skin rash with red swollen bumps or - on mild days - small red bumps?
    Chocolate allergies have several possible symptoms. A red bumpy rash is among them. Some others are: Headaches Migraines Hay...
  • Why would you get back pains when you drink but it stops hurting when the 'buzz' goes away?
    If you're already dehydrated when you start drinking, or are taking Tylenol, Aleve (or anything containing them), or anything...
  • How does asthma affect your physical emotional intellectual and social needs?
    AnswerI have had asthma since I was a kid. at 36 I was diagnosed with copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease one of the major...
  • What would cause a red blotchy rash which was first located on your chest and has slowly moved to your shoulder and stomach?
    I have the same thing. The doctor diagnosed it today as Infected Dermatitis. And gave me a corisone shot and antibiotic. 10/22/04...
  • What can cause a contraction-like pain on the left side back of the head?
    try doing a search for neuralgia. if there are other sympoms, such as blurriness of vision, or sensitivity to light, sounds,...
  • Are a chest full of mucus that can't be coughed up and attacks of fighting to breath signs of asthma?
    Breathlessness and chest tightness are common signs of asthma, though it doesn't definitely mean you have asthma. If your blood...
  • What are the symptoms of autism for toddlers?
    AnswerThe simplest identifier is they do not turn their head when their name is called. Other normal babies look up from what...
  • How do you know if you have insect allergies?
    Various insects can cause allergic reactions. Wasps, honey bees, hornets, yellow jackets and ants are the insects most likely to...
  • Has there ever been any relationship between Adult onset Asthma and DVT or Pulmonary Embolism?
    no
  • Is diarrhea a side effect of potassium supplements?
    I believe it is. I have experienced watery diarrhea and tension headache when I took Potassium pills. Even 1/4 of a 250 mg pill...
  • Is desensitization possible for dog allergies?
    I have a cat and have allergy problems partly related to this. I've discussed it with my doctor and there was no permanent 'cure'...
  • What does microwave therapy do for arthritis?
    Microwave therapy is a type of deep heat therapy. The electromagnetic waves pass between electrodes placed on the patient’s skin....
  • How do you know if you have food allergies?
    Food allergies range from very mild to life-threatening. The mildest symptoms are vague itchiness in the mouth and throat. ...
  • Feeling nauseous abdominal hardness and pressure headaches period about 2 weeks late took 3 preg tests and were neg Could I be pregnant?
    It is possible that you are pregnant, but it sounds to me like you are about to start your period. If you think you are pregnant,...
  • What does biofeedback do for arthritis?
    Biofeedback is way to enhance a body signal so that one is aware of something that usually occurs at a level below consciousness....
  • If you have back pain when you drink would that have something to do with your kidneys?
    Very possible, your kidneys and/or liver. The kidneys and liver are the main organs for eliminating toxins from the body. When...
  • What type of microbes causes malaria?
    'Protozoans' is the term usually used to talk about the protists that cause malaria in humans or in other vertebrate...
  • Would new allergies be related to liver or gall bladder problems?
    I would say that it's very likely a liver problem. RPM Paris France
  • Are repeated MRSA infections in a toddler serious?
    Absolutely. But this is a very vague question. MRSA or methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) is indeed serious in and...
  • What causes blood clot in eye?
    It`s called subconjuctival haemmorage .It`s mainly due to high blood pressure which causes bursting of veins.
  • What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
    Addison's disease is a condition in which the adrenal cortex is destroyed resulting in reduced secretion of adrenal hormones....
  • What is arthritis?
    Arthritis Arthritis refers mainly to the degeneration or wearing out of a joint, but includes more then 100 different diseases...
  • Can trying to start smoking late in adulthood generate adult asthma?
    no it cannot generate asthma but it wont help you or anyone around you. in this day and age why would you want to start smoking...
  • Can taking steroids for asthma actually stunt your growth?
    Possibly, but there is no consensus on this. Steroids used for asthma treatment such as pulmicort (inhaled or oral) may possibly...
  • How can you treat arthritis pain?
    Some forms of arthritis need early intervention as you run the risk of destroying joints.once they are ruined nothing will fix...
  • What is the life expectancy for someone with cirrhosis if diagnosed early and if all guidelines for treament are strictly followed?
    It all depends how it has progressed and was ignored. The good news is, if caught early and you follow your doctor's...
  • If the skin around your penis is peeling and really itchy do you have an std and what kind might it be?
    AnswerTry applying coconut oil - it is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, healing for the skin, and moisturizing. You can also use it...
  • What would cause your pointer finger to twitch for a couple of days and it will not stop?
    AnswerAlzheimer's is one possibility, but not the only one.This happened to Michael J. Fox while shooting the film "Doc...
  • What could be wrong for a female to have discharge that does not smell and lower back pain stomach pain and frequent urination?
    I read recently in Yahoo health that these symptoms can be associated with ovarian cancer, which was previously thought to be...
  • What causes Peter Pan syndrome?
    Peter Pan syndrome is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and is not recognized by the...
  • How do you test for allergies?
    AnswerBlood tests can be done to look for elevated white blood cell counts, level of particular antibodies, or for reactions with...
  • Why would you develop new allergies in your twenties?
    AnswerIt is very common. Allergies are HEREDITARY! They sometimes don't show up until later in life. Your parents don't have to...