Question 1

help please? i want to know what are some things that can weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Lots: There are a lot of things that can weaken the immune system including medications to treat autoimmune disease, prevent transplant rejection, steroids, mineral deficiency, diabetes, kidney failure, malnutrition, liver failure, severe protein losing diarrhea, radiation, toxic chemicals, aging, infections, inherited or acquired immunodeficiencies.

Question 2

can diet soda weaken immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not weaken the immune systems but it does contribute to Insulin resistance and obesity.

Question 3

long term fungus weaken immune system?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Where is the fungus? Usually if the immune system is debilitated it can cause protracted fungal infections, not the other way around.

Question 4

does sugar weaken the immune system?  ie.  drinking pop

Accepted Answer

NO: But it does increase your risk of Diabetes and may eventually cause that disease, which is a co-morbid condition that carries with it many risk factors!  Best to avoid too much sugary POP.  Stay Well.

Question 5

what are the odds of mild cervical  displaysia going away on its own with a weakened immune system?

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Cervical dysplasia: This depends upon the cause of the cervical dysplasia and what you mean by a weakened immune system. If the dysplasia was related to hpv infection, or to other vaginal infection it may not self-correct . This should be discussed in depth with your gynecologist.

Question 6

does staph weaken the immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: A weakened immune system may increase the liklihood for staph infection, not the other way around.

Question 7

does marijuana weaken the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Because it can negatively affect the quality of sleep it could via that mechanism. Chronic inhalation of smoke can compromise the respiratory system and therefore immunity at least of that portion of your system. Many do not recognize the impact of chronic cannabis abuse because they do not stop it long enough to establish a baseline. It is in the blood for two weeks after use.

Question 8

does anorexia nervosa weaken the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: That is a strong possibility. The more severe that anorexia nervosa symptoms become, the more it breaks down the body's reserves.

Question 9

can olanzapine (15 mg) weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : As a part of its adverse/side effect can cause low WBC count or sometime more severe. But that is not typical and this is not a immune- suppressing agent. Labs should be followed while on this medication.

Question 10

does charcot marie tooth weaken the immune system?

Accepted Answer

CMT Disease: While CMT may present in a few specific ways in diff age groups, it is considered a genetic neuromuscular disease, affecting children and adolescents. Symptoms pertain to muscle weakness of lower extremities, like weakness, difficulty walking , balancing, crooked toes or scoliosis. Family member with CMT should prompt a genetic consultation before marriage. Supportive treat. is only option w PT et

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