Q: could adult medicine work on children?

Confusing question: Many adult medicines are also used in children. The amount used is often scaled to meet differences in metabolic rate and or size. Some adult medications are not used due to side effects that might cause a variety of toxic side effects in kids.

Q: what temperature is too high for adult?

Greater than 101: 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is normal for adults. Give or take a few degrees. If it goes about 101 - now a fever and need to treat it with acetaminophen, rest, and doctor visit. Infection is occurring and needs to be found. It can quickly spread to sepsis so get medical care soon if this applies to you.

Question 1

atul 24/m india. a medical student itself. doctor i have much of side fat over my waist. it seems impossible to reduce it. suggest something better.tx?

Accepted Answer

Right food &exercise: Asian are very susceptible to weight gain and then diabetes if they do not eat a traditional  diet and get plenty of exercise. If that isn't working get your thyroid checked. Do not try to lose the weight fast, not more than 1/2-1 pound a week. If you go too low with calories your body will slow its metabolism and will then go into a storage mode and it will be difficult to lose.

Question 2

is. anil. sex. safe.?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Yes, if done with lubrication. The biggest risk is tearing the tissue causing increased risk of infection.

Question 3

medical uses for alum?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Purposes: Alum is regularly employed as an astringent to shrink tissues and reduce the discharge of bodily fluids, as a styptic to contract organic tissues and stop or reduce hemorrhage and bleeding, and as an emetic agent to induce vomiting when someone has ingested poison. It is also often used to enhance certain vaccines and to prevent or treat infections.

Question 4

can adult squints be cured?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: If the squint comes and goes then it may be possible to watch and see if it gets any worse.
 Sometimes it is possible to treat the squint with glasses or exercises.
 If these do not work then it may be that we need to consider doing an operation to move the muscles which control the eye to a better position to straighten the eyes
up.

Question 5

could worry bring on actual pain?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: But anxiety can cause pain to be significantly increased or cause someone to be more sensitive to pain. If it brings on chest pain, see a physician immediately.

Question 6

how do adults get to the olympics?

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Training: Years and years of rigorous training.

Question 7

is an adult temperature of 101.2 high?

Accepted Answer

101.2 F: Is a fever in an adult.

Question 8

isnt 99.1 still normal temp in adults?

Accepted Answer

ranges : 98.7 is avg. But <100.4 is not fever.

Question 9

could adult medicine work on children?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Many adult medicines are also used in children. The amount used is often scaled to meet differences in metabolic rate and or size. Some adult medications are not used due to side effects that might cause a variety of toxic side effects in kids.

Question 10

what temperature is too high for adult?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 101: 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is normal for adults. Give or take a few degrees.
If it goes about 101 -  now a fever and need to treat it with acetaminophen,  rest, and doctor visit. Infection is occurring and needs to be found. It can quickly spread to sepsis so get medical care soon if this applies to you.

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Atul 24/m india. a medical student itself. doctor i have much of side fat over my waist. it seems impossible to reduce it. suggest something better.tx?

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Is. anil. sex. safe.?

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Medical uses for alum?

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Can adult squints be cured?

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Could worry bring on actual pain?

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How do adults get to the olympics?

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Is an adult temperature of 101.2 high?

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Isnt 99.1 still normal temp in adults?

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Could adult medicine work on children?

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What temperature is too high for adult?

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