Question 1

how to figure out if i could have ocd?

Accepted Answer

Fear of consequences: Of not doing things in a very specific way. The saying "step on a crack break your mother's back" is an example. If you could not tolerate the possibility of stepping on a crack thinking it could actually cause harm. People with ocd would not be able to tolerate stepping on a crack and would avoid it at all costs.

Question 2

i wanna figure how far along i am ?

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Pregnancy????: Need to know the first day of your last menstrual period to calculate how far along you are.  Or an early ultra sound can accurately (+ or -  5 days) tell are how far along you are. Ask your OB they can calculate this for you.

Question 3

hello how are u i am trying to figure out why i am always dry

Accepted Answer

Vaginal?: Multiple issues: Get a GYN evaluation. Try prolonged ( 20-30 minute) foreplay and get examined to rule out infection or inflammation. Try to identify which sexual/genitial areas of your body are most sensitive and remember that stress,tension or anxiety can play a role.

Question 4

how to figure out if i have pancreatitis?

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Ask your doc!: you may have abdominal pain in the mid upper abdomen that radiates to your back. your blood tests will be abnormal (lipase / amylase levels).

Question 5

how to figure out baby weight after birth?

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At pediatrician's: The most accurate baby weight is done with an infant scale.  Your physician or nurse will have one available and often will weigh your baby without an appt.    A less accurate way is to have your own scale, weight yourself, and then hold the baby and weigh yourself again and calculate the difference. However most adult scales are not accurate for small weight changes.

Question 6

how to figure out if i broke my collarbone?

Accepted Answer

Exam: This is usually based on history, exam, and x-ray.  Recommend you see your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

how to figure out if i have a mental illness?

Accepted Answer

See Pscyh.get answer: A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands &amp; routines. 
There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Common disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia &amp; anxiety disorders.  Symptoms may include changes in mood, or personality.  Go see a psych..

Question 8

can you advise me to figure out my cycle please!?

Accepted Answer

25 - 32 days: A cycle during which women are highly likely to be able to conceive last between 25 and 32 days from the first sign of impending menses to the day before the next menses. Ovulation with a 24 hour time window to conceive occurs between cycle day 25 - 14= CD 11 and 32 - 14 = CD 18. An absolutely normal cycle would last 28 days with ovulation on day 14  with a 3 - 7 day span of bleeding.

Question 9

is there a test to figure out if you have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Not just ONE test...: Diagnosis of glaucoma is optimally made before a patient notices any vision loss. Eye pressure, visual field (peripheral vision), optic nerve health, corneal thickness, fam history,  patient history (medications, eg migraines  etc) are evaluated to assess the risk in a given eye/patient.  There is no one test that can say yes/no re glaucoma, unless the visual field has classic damage (late by then.

Question 10

could someone please help me figure about encopresis?

Accepted Answer

Need a laxative: Most people with encopresis(backed up stool) need to take a laxative and clean the colon(intetine) of backed up stool. Following that a change in diet to include fiber, roughage and plenty of fluids coupled with setting a specific time to empty ones bowels , ususally once daily is helpful in establishing a bathroom routine that encourages  regular evacuation of stool.

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