Question 1

why is everyone telling me not to get anymore botox?

Accepted Answer

Botox at 28?: A 28 year old shouldn't need botox.  (for that matter, no one needs botox!)  if they're telling you to stop, it's probably either because you're starting to look like plastic barbie doll, or because they're concerned that you have a body image problem that needs to be addressed.

Question 2

how do you get pneumonia anyway? is everyone susceptible?

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It depends: Infection within the lungs (pneumonia) involves 2 basic principles: an infectious pathogen (bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite) and a failure of the immune system. Most pathogens enter the lungs from simple breathing. They may be carried in the air or within very tiny droplets. Occasionally pathogens are aspirated into the lungs  from the mouth or stomach during choking. (see additional).

Question 3

what is an epidural and why is everyone telling me to get it?

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My responses: Epidural steroids involve injection outside of the spinal canal to control pain.  Not infrequently used during labor and delivery, and less commonly employed to defray symptoms due to root level disc compression of nerve in neck or back.  Maybe a chorus is singing praises, but I for one, would caution you that there are risks and this should be used only in special indications.

Question 4

can you please tell me why everyone thinks it's such a big deal to get cavities?

Accepted Answer

Not everyone does: But most people do not want their teeth to decay away.

Question 5

will students get covid-19 if everyone in their classroom is wearing a mask, but desks not so far; not crowded?

Accepted Answer

: This is tough to answer because mask protection varies with the type of mask used and how well it fits. For example N 95 (very good) versus cloth mask (ok but not great). Masks must also cover BOTH the nose and mouth. Other hygienic issues such as hand washing and cleaning of desktops and doorknobs for example also play a role in transmissibility of COVID-19.  So masks alone help but are not 100%.

Question 6

i know i ask the same question but everyone is giving me different answers. can u get preggers 6 days after u ovalated???

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Pregnancy: It is highly unlikely that an egg would survive six days after ovulation - usually they only last 24 hours.  The issue is that there is no way to know exactly when ovulation occurs (or will occur).  Thus, one has to treat any unprotected sex as an opportunity to get pregnant.

Question 7

do all vaginas look different? i feel like mine is different from everyone elses and its silly, but i get insecure about it.

Accepted Answer

All different: All vaginas are a little different. In fact there is an art instillation called the “great wall of Vagina” that illustrates the differences.  Here is a link to this art project. This might make you feel better and know that you are normal. http://www.greatwallofvagina.co.uk/home

Question 8

i tend to wonder about random things, like really random, for example how everyone sees colors differently and they get me overwhelmed, anxiety?

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Anxiety: While it's ok to wonder about random things, yes, it sounds like you may have issues w/anxiety if your wondering overwhelms you. Check out http://goo.gl/qcihyd, http://goo.gl/zAUKz7, http://goo.gl/GSPul2 &amp; http://goo.gl/AAwMOS for background info on anxiety. Chat w/your Family Doc &amp; Psych to consider options. I'd push for non-drug treatment before jumping into medications w/potential side effects.

Question 9

i have trouble gaining weight.  i'm 102 lbs and 5'3". any suggestions to get my weight to a normal range? everyone keeps telling me im under weight.

Accepted Answer

Your choice: I trust you do not have anything else to suggest malabsorption or intestinal disease; you can ask your physician. What i want to know is what you think is right. If you can compete successfully at aerobic sports with your peers, and your periods are normal, and you think you look good, your weight of 102 is probably fine. Life's too short to let a subscientific table or friends rx "ideal weight.".

Question 10

i've been trying to loss weight but i'm just gettin fatter everyone's tellih u i'm loosing weight but i can't see that i am  i look 80kilos but i'm 60?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance?: You may have Insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. Do you get hypoglycemic symptoms? Shakiness, irritability, intense hunger pains? Get checked for Insulin resistance, eat small, frequent, low glycelic index foods, get regular aerobic exercise, for 30-45 minutes every other day.

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