Question 1

what is spironolact used for and what is the said afate?

Accepted Answer

Most common...: Mos common uses for spironolactone are: blood pressure control, congestive heart failure, liver congestion due to cirrhosis, hirsutism( dark hairs on unusual areas), edema(swelling). Common side effects:high potassium an other electrolytes imbalances, dizziness, allergic reaction, itchiness, cardiac arrhythmias, rash, itching, gastritis,low platelets and other blood cell changes.

Question 2

how long ava 30 ed can be in body after stopping taking them?

Accepted Answer

Not long: If you miss a pill for more than 12 hrs you are no longer protected from becoming pregnant. There may be traces of Levonorgestrel ethinylestradiol in you for a day or two, but not enough to be significant.

Question 3

it was 2 weeks ago we were intimate and then again 3 days ago. both times no protection. feeling abit off  is it to early to take a test ?

Accepted Answer

Possible pregnancy: Do pregnancy test when you miss your period. If you period comes in as usually and it is no different from previous one and you have no other symptoms of pregnancy - chances are you're not pregnant.

Question 4

my grandson has abad cough what do i need to do.?

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More Info needed: Is your grandson an infant, child, teenager, or an adults. What other symptoms does he have? Is there a history of asthma? How is his breathing? If he is an infant and you feel nervous about it, consider taking him to an urgent care for immediate check by a physician.

Question 5

does acai actually have beneficial health effects?

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Antioxidants: The acai berry is very rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and flavonoids which are reported to  reduce free radical formation &  to help protect from some cancers. Although there is not reseach- based evidence at this time it is also reported to assist with weight loss. It is used as an oil in some cosmetics.

Question 6

i woke up today and my adam apple hurts what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at..: if it continues. Pain around the Adam's apple with hoarseness or even swelling can be anything from a cyst or polyp(s) on the vocal chords, or a growth on your thyroid or in your larynx. Unless you're in severe pain, wait a day or two to see if it gets better or worse and if the same or worse, see if you can get in to see an ENT doc- this area of the body is their expertise and have the best tools

Question 7

how to help from afar a 74 year old grandmother who lives alone?

Accepted Answer

Care management: There are businesses that are especially attuned to seniors needs. Geriatric care managers are social workers and or nurses that wil help organize care for an elder, in particular for those with families that are not close by. Care managers will access support services like home health aides, make doctors appointments(and accompany patients if needed) and assess other  potential needs.

Question 8

can the body adapt to self injury, so it does not hurt and if so why?

Accepted Answer

Cutters: Some people, usually those who have been badly abused as kids, discover that self-inflicted injury gives a sense of control and temporary peace from internal conflict; they report that any pain does not bother them. It's a downward self-destructive cycle; if you know a cutter, encourage them to get mental health care; if there's danger to life or limb call 911.

Question 9

is it better to adapt your present diet or start a whole new diet for losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depend on how much weight you need to loose, it is better
to change your diet slowly unless you have a bad eating habits.
Too drastic changes usually do not last long with pts because they expect too much, pt get disappointed very quickly, and discontinue the diet very soon.

Question 10

i noticed my adam apple hasn't grown since i was 10 or 11, is this supposed to happen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes Adam apple does not grow as you grow in age from childhood to adult

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My grandson has abad cough what do i need to do.?

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Does acai actually have beneficial health effects?

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I woke up today and my adam apple hurts what can this be?

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How to help from afar a 74 year old grandmother who lives alone?

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Can the body adapt to self injury, so it does not hurt and if so why?

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I noticed my adam apple hasn't grown since i was 10 or 11, is this supposed to happen?

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