Question 1

is obesity the global cause of health problems?

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THE Cause...: Obesity is a major global problem and contributes to numerous other chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and cancer. Obesity for many is due to the combination of poor food choices/excess calories (mostly carbs) and a sedentary lifestyle.  Here is a fact sheet on obesity: http://bit.Ly/lp2qiw.

Question 2

scared to exercise or do anything cause of dying...no health problems ever. is it safe to take lexapro (escitalopram). is this anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Scared to exercise: Talk to your doctor. Patients who are physically healthy but afraid to exercise, even minimally, for fear of dying may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. You mention that you're afraid to "do anything". When a patients anxiety interferes with their work, health, or relationships, docs then consider it to be a disorder. Talk with your doc about anxiety disorders and the safest treatments for u.

Question 3

could an underactive thyroid the cause of other health related problems?

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Hypothyroid: Yes and no. Hypothyroidism can lead to slow metabolism causing weight gain and high cholesterol. It is associated with other auto immune disorders like lupus, celiac, psoriasis, anemia, diabetes, colitis, arthritis.

Question 4

how to treat boils and what is the cause  of them no other health problems

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A : A boil also known as a skin abscess is caused by a bacterial infection that starts in a hair follicle or sweat gland. Initially the skin turns red, and a painful bump develops. After about a week the lump starts to turn white as pus collects under the skin. If the boil is pretty small, like the size of a green pea, you can use warm compresses, and apply topical neosporin. If this does not work or it gets bigger then you need antibiotics. These can be prescribed by your doctor. If antibiotics don't work then something called an I&D (incision and drainage) may be done.
Good luck.

Question 5

can taking morphine for a long period of time cause any health problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes taking morphine: for a long period of time can cause health problems since you can become addicted to it. Addictions are physiological illnesses which are very hard to treat. It is always advisable to discontinue use of potentially addictive substances as quickly as possible.

Question 6

could bv cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Untreated BV can lead to infection in the uterus.

Question 7

do phones cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

No: unless you are texting while driving and get into a motor vehicle accident. Many studies have shown no bad health effects from cell phones.
If you are still concerned, use a Bluetooth earpiece and microphone.

Question 8

i am wondering what health problems can cats cause to humans?

Accepted Answer

Many: From allergies to infections.  I do not recommend having cats as pets.

Question 9

can stress cause any health problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many diseases can be caused or aggravated by stress. Some are: heart attacks/ headaches/ anxiety/ ibs etc.

Question 10

can stis cause other health problems?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: 1. Hiv - causes many illnesses including cancers, liver problems, blood problems, etc.
2. Syphilis - cardiac issues, neurologic issues, mental disorders
3. Hpv - cervical, rectal cancer
etc.

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