Question 1

what are the most common causes of actinomycosis?

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See below: Actinomycosis is a slowly progressive bacterial infection most commonly caused by actinomyces israelii. These bacteria normally colonize the mouth, colon, and vagina and disruption of mucosa may lead to infection. Most common location is around the jaw followed by the lungs.

Question 2

what could acuse the actinomycosis in my abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Actinomycosis: Actinomycosis is a germ that can cause intra-abdominal infections. In women, this could relate to an IUD, since bacteria in general like to have some sort of scaffold or support for them to get started. There are billions upon billions of bacteria living in us and on us, somehow these pathogens were allowed to flourish. An infectious diseases doc could have more answers, and investigation is good

Question 3

are there any effective treatments for actinomycosis?

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Penicillin: Penicillin is the usual treatment.

Question 4

can actinomycosis cause post nasal drip?or can be allergies?

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: If you have clear post nasal drip it may related to allergies.  Actinomycosis involving sinuses would be rare and drainage would usually be purulent.

Question 5

can you get abdominal discomfort as a symptom of actinomycosis? what are the other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Actinomycosis, which is a bacterial infection, is most common under the jaw can also cause lung and intestinal infection and can be linked to IUD use. The two latter conditions can cause abdominal discomfort

Question 6

80 yr actinomycosis jaw clindamycin 16 weeks still swollen. allergic penclln. saw ent, infect disease oral surgeon hyperbaric not ok metastc bone cancer. who treats no one seems to know what to do?

Accepted Answer

Local university: Looks like a very challenging and complicated case. Would suggest that you go to an university medical center close to home to get help.  This is not for amateurs.

Question 7

i am married in 1 year no children en problem in my health would you eat that type of food can be eat him in my husband and me?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate : This is not scientific but neither is having babies!   Try anything chocolate.   Eat romantic foods.   Avoid alcohol and stimulants.  Relax.  Enjoy being married without children.   The more you relax and enjoy your spouse the better your marriage will be and the more prepared you we be to be a parent.  You are learning patience and you will need it!   OB doctors have solutions for you when wanted

Question 8

i can have children?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although fertility decreases as you get older, the effect is not particularly noticeable until your 40's.  If you have been trying without success then you need to be checked.

Question 9

can children have erctions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible from the newborn period through life.

Question 10

is 40 to old to have children?

Accepted Answer

Usually, no.: Only safe, "generic" answer is that you should decide this in conference with your gyn dr after an assessment. (and your partner, of course.) as women pursue advanced degrees and career standing, pregnancy is routinely falling into the 30's and sometimes 40's. It's what is safe / healthy for you.

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