Question 1

i'm middle eastern am i more susceptible to becoming an addict?

Accepted Answer

Social vs race: Socioeconomic vs race places a part in addiction. In middle eastern population addiction was high with either ingesting or smoking opium vs alcohol or cocaine.

Question 2

i'm middle eastern am i more susceptible to becoming an alcoholic?

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It depends: This region of the world contains dozens of ethnic groups some of which have a lower incidence of alcoholism because of religious prohibitions.  The best way to assess your own risk is to look at your immediate family history.  If you are from a long line of alcholics, you are definitely at greater risk.

Question 3

what type of parasites are common in the eastern united states?

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Few: Parasites are uncommon but include fish tapeworms from sushi and the like, hookworms, histoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis, and less commonly tapeworms and roundworms.  Food should come from a safe source, be cooked properly and precautions taken out of doors for parasites entering bare feet and from animals excreta.

Question 4

i have a cough, do i need to get tested for covid - 19, or only if more severe symptoms appear. i have not travelled out the country in the past 3 months and live in the eastern cape.  ?

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COUGH: In South Africa, a medical consultation is needed before one can proceed to testing.  Some health insurance companies have APP's to take prior to medical consultation which can be done via telemedicine. Cough can be related to a number of conditions including COVID 19 infection.

Question 5

i'm middle eastern am i more susceptible to having vascular diseases?

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Possibly: International surveys have found some populations in the middle east may have slightly increased risks of heart attacks and strokes, based on genetic, dietary and cultural issues.  Some risk factors like clusters of blood fat abnormalities or diabetes may also contribute, but smoking is also a major player.  Good medical assessment of risk factors and intervention should mitigate increased risks.

Question 6

how do i get rid of my sideburns as a girl of middle eastern descent?

Accepted Answer

Laser hair removal: Laser hair removal works well but middle eastern descent may need more sessions because of skin color.

Question 7

what are some illnesses that can be better treated with eastern medicine (acupressure, accupuncture, etc.) than western medicine?

Accepted Answer

Sx without diagnosis: Acupuncture is often helpful for treatment of symptoms even in the absence of clear diagnoses. It can also be used to treat constellations of symptoms which are classified in traditional chinese medicine but which are not recognized in western medicine.

Question 8

2 deer mice ran out in my living room kitchen i've been noticing feces last few days i live in eastern oregon. tried not to clean.  hantavirus ?

Accepted Answer

Hanta virus: Hanta virus infections are rather rare. If you develop flu like symptoms and especially breathing difficulty,seek medical attention ASAP. I think you'll be fine.

Question 9

left frankfurt january 5th traveled the eastern block coughing. since then have been coughing for 4 months. dr bitten has send me for xrays have had sputem test done all say bronchitis. have had co 19 virus test negative
have had 2?

Accepted Answer

Repeat testing/eval: Your chronic cough warrants further evaluation and testing. Most bronchitic infections are viral, but many are caused by bacterial infection. Consider a TB test, sputum culture, and pulmonary imaging. Pulmonary function testing may be helpful and avoid smoke exposure.

Question 10

how fatal is eastern equine encephalitis ?

Accepted Answer

30%: The case fatality rate is listed as 30% in humans with many survivors having long term neurological problems. More data is available via www.cdc.gov.

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I have a cough, do i need to get tested for covid - 19, or only if more severe symptoms appear. i have not travelled out the country in the past 3 months and live in the eastern cape. ?

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I'm middle eastern am i more susceptible to having vascular diseases?

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How do i get rid of my sideburns as a girl of middle eastern descent?

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What are some illnesses that can be better treated with eastern medicine (acupressure, accupuncture, etc.) than western medicine?

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2 deer mice ran out in my living room kitchen i've been noticing feces last few days i live in eastern oregon. tried not to clean. hantavirus ?

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Left frankfurt january 5th traveled the eastern block coughing. since then have been coughing for 4 months. dr bitten has send me for xrays have had sputem test done all say bronchitis. have had co 19 virus test negative have had 2?

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How fatal is eastern equine encephalitis ?

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