Question 1

is malaria prevalent in the south america?

Accepted Answer

Malaria: Malaria is prevalent in certain areas of south america.  The cdc website is a good resource to look up how common diseases, such as malaria, are in a particular country.  For malaria you may want to look at: http://www.Cdc.Gov/malaria/travelers/country_table/a.Html.

Question 2

i watched a show where a man was in south america and he got bitten by a bit fly on he cheek. his skin started to come off, what is this?

Accepted Answer

BOTFLY: Fly deposits eggs on skin and maggots burrow into skin. They are extremely difficult to remove and cause large sores.

Question 3

what type of parasites are common in the south america?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are many parasites in sa, including malaria (transmitted by mosquito), babesia (by ticks), schistosomas (wading in infected water), leishmania (by sandfly), toxoplasma (meat), entamoeba (food/water) & ascaris (food) to name a few. Simple precautions, including eating well cooked food, drinking boiled or filtered water, proper footwear & bug sprays will keep you safe. Enjoy your trip.

Question 4

i am in colombia south america and got bitten it was red and hot now i have a small lump under my skin it does not hurt should i get it checked?

Accepted Answer

Definitely see doc: Tropics harbor many insect-borne infections such as malaria, yellow fever (mosquitos) and chagas ds (transmitted by blood-sucking kissing bugs). Early diagnosis & treatment are important.

Question 5

is there any topic cream in nz to treat melasma? i am from south america where there are a lot of over the counter options, i haven't found any here.

Accepted Answer

Hydroxyquinone: Hydroquinone 2–4% as cream or lotion, applied accurately to pigmented areas at night for 2–4 months. This may cause contact dermatitis (stinging and redness) in 25% of patients.

Azelaic acid cream, lotion or gel can be applied twice daily long term, and is safe in pregnancy. This may also sting

Question 6

over a week ago i was in south america (i live in the us) and one day i woke up and blew my nose and it popped and the room spun and i fell to the bed nauseous.  the next day i ate nothing, drank nothing and walked for 4 hours in the heat, that night i ha

Accepted Answer

You : You need to be seen asap by an ENT - you may have ruptured an inner ear membrane and need treatment!

Question 7

hi. my mom lost a molar, it broke, but the root is still inside. she says there is no pain. should i take her to the dentist? we live in south america, and here in colombia covid19 is getting worst, so i wouldnt like to put her in risk. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Russian Roulette: The broken roots may become infected and flare up at any time. Many countries have not taken COVID seriously, hopefully yours and your dentist has. If an infection flares up, you'll need to bring her in regardless of the risk.  Call her dentist and discuss precautions that will be taken. All the best...

Question 8

the doctor prescribed my mom vitamin d3 2000ui, 1 pill/day, but there is a shortage of this medicine in my city (i live in south america). i could finally found vitamin d3 1000ui. can she take it although it is 1000 ui and not 2000 ui? which dose? :)

Accepted Answer

Sure: She has to take 2 tablets per day for the prescribed dose 2000 UI (2 x 1000 UI).

Question 9

my son was told by a clinic in south america he had bladder stones. in us dr did x-ray. did not see stones  but blood in urine. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Other  causes?: If blood in urine and symptoms and imaging studies so not suggest stones, further evaluation, usually by a urologist is indicated.  Stones can be missed by xray and sonogram, depending on size and type.

Question 10

fact or fiction: soursop (fruit native of south america, mexico etc) can treat cancer.?

Accepted Answer

Need more studies: There are some facts that annona muricata ( soursop) perhaps contains an active substance/molecules that  can kill certain cancer cells. Some study has demonstated some positive data in vitro -in the laboratories. However there are a lot of questions that have to be asnwered first before declaring that it can really treat cancer.

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Is malaria prevalent in the south america?

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I watched a show where a man was in south america and he got bitten by a bit fly on he cheek. his skin started to come off, what is this?

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What type of parasites are common in the south america?

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I am in colombia south america and got bitten it was red and hot now i have a small lump under my skin it does not hurt should i get it checked?

A member asked:

Is there any topic cream in nz to treat melasma? i am from south america where there are a lot of over the counter options, i haven't found any here.

A member asked:

Over a week ago i was in south america (i live in the us) and one day i woke up and blew my nose and it popped and the room spun and i fell to the bed nauseous. the next day i ate nothing, drank nothing and walked for 4 hours in the heat, that night i ha

A member asked:

Hi. my mom lost a molar, it broke, but the root is still inside. she says there is no pain. should i take her to the dentist? we live in south america, and here in colombia covid19 is getting worst, so i wouldnt like to put her in risk. any advice?

A member asked:

The doctor prescribed my mom vitamin d3 2000ui, 1 pill/day, but there is a shortage of this medicine in my city (i live in south america). i could finally found vitamin d3 1000ui. can she take it although it is 1000 ui and not 2000 ui? which dose? :)

A member asked:

My son was told by a clinic in south america he had bladder stones. in us dr did x-ray. did not see stones but blood in urine. ideas?

A member asked:

Fact or fiction: soursop (fruit native of south america, mexico etc) can treat cancer.?

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