Question 1

my boyfriend had been feeling a bit nauseous with decreased appetite for a few days, but felt better yesterday, so i saw him. no vomiting or diarrhea. is it likely he had a virus or something contagious? im nervous to get sick?

Accepted Answer

: Always a possibility aside from indigestion. If no longer symptomatic there is a good possibility that he was no longer contagious at the time you saw him.

Question 2

can you get sick from being overtired?

Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation ?: Symptoms of sleep deprivation can include irritability, feeling tired, poor concentration, decreased memory, changes in appetite, poorer ability to handle stress, lack of comprehension with social interactions. In severe cases it can lead to psychosis !

Question 3

how come i get sick when it sprinkles?

Accepted Answer

More specifics please: What are you referring to when you write "sick" &amp; "sprinkles"?

Are you referring to having cold or flu symptoms? Do these symptoms only arise with rain or if the temperature decreases?

Please elaborate

Question 4

can cats fur get you sick?

Accepted Answer

Sick, no. : However they sander associated with cat hair, especially long hair can cause allergies.   Additionally, bacteria found in the cats litter box can get you sick if you ate pregnant.

Question 5

can you get sick from a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Yes in severe cases: Sunburn if severe can cause a systemic reaction which can lead to an acute illness such as feverish feeling, dehydration, and fainting.  It is important to stay well hydrated, treat the skin blisters if any and the burn on the skin.  Visit a doctor or emergency room if you begin to feel light-headed, nauseated, or begin having severe chills.

Question 6

whenever i get sick and i cough i gag?

Accepted Answer

Gag relex: You may have an easily stimulated gag reflex.

Question 7

can you get sick from  from leukoplakia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Leukoplakia simply means a white patch. It has to be biopsied to make a definitive diagnosis and to know what you are dealing with.

Question 8

can i get sick from eating old cooking oil?

Accepted Answer

Not healthy : You won't get sick immediately from eating old cooking oil, but having oil that has been sitting around for a while means the oil  has very likely gone rancid. When that happens, trans fats develop and those are very unhealthy for us. So it is generally wise to use fresh oil for cooking and eating.

Question 9

will you get sick if you eat some chapstick?

Accepted Answer

Lip balms: Some Lip balms contain materials that some people try to avoid such as Octinoxate, Oxybenzone,  Avobenzone,  Cinnimate or parabens.

Question 10

is there a season when more people get sick?

Accepted Answer

Flu seasaon: Late fall/winter is the flu season in america, often resulting in increased   sicknesses seen.  Recommended that all people over 6 months old get a flu shot, unless otherwise contraindicated in individual cases.

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My boyfriend had been feeling a bit nauseous with decreased appetite for a few days, but felt better yesterday, so i saw him. no vomiting or diarrhea. is it likely he had a virus or something contagious? im nervous to get sick?

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Can you get sick from being overtired?

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How come i get sick when it sprinkles?

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Can cats fur get you sick?

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Can you get sick from a sunburn?

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Whenever i get sick and i cough i gag?

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Can you get sick from from leukoplakia?

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Can i get sick from eating old cooking oil?

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Will you get sick if you eat some chapstick?

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Is there a season when more people get sick?

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