Question 1

hello my name is erik i never had sex or any type of intercourses but about 2 years ago 2 bumps came out on my penis i pop one and after time it disappear but the other wont leave ?

Accepted Answer

Exam advised: The bump is probably a benign cyst, but for peace of mind, have an examination by a physician or urologist for advice.

Question 2

dr. robin salley, od  -  today a boxer came for ocular exam (fight in las vegas one week)   dilated fundus exam = retinal folds.  should he box ?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi, Robin.  Since retinal folds are associated with significant ocular, orbital and systemic pathology, I would tell the boxer to have a complete physical exam with blood work for inflammatory disease and orbital/cerebral imaging. If he goes on to fight without further workup and bleeds into his head from trauma to a brain tumor, there are going to be many unhappy players  Best wishes! Gary

Question 3

how to stop eating safely?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy: Eat healthy food (fruit, vegetables) when hungry & stop when hunger is gone. Avoid fast food & try to cook meals for yourself.
Good luck.

Question 4

how to safely drop 40lbs quickly?

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1-2 lbs per week: A safe weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week.You need to burn 3500 more calories that you take in to loose 1 lb. Eat a well balanced diet with moderation of portions and exercise 1/2 - 1 hour per day.

Question 5

how can i lose 130 pounds safely?

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Slow and steady: It took a long time to get to your current weight which i assume is too much.  You need to develop new eating habits and exercise habits.  You should get help from an exercise therapist and from a nutritionist.  This will be a long road but can be accomplished safely if done properly.

Question 6

what nations food is least salty?

Accepted Answer

See this excerpt: Data indicate that the usual intake in developed societies ranges from 2400 to 5175 mg sodium per day. There are isolated physically active population groups such as the people living in the highlands of papua new guinea, the rain forests of brazil and remote rural communities in africa that live on a level of salt that rarely rises above 1150 mg.  http://www.jacn.org/content/25/3/165.full.

Question 7

where can medicine be safely disposed?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy take-back: Many pharmacies and health care practices now offer "take-back" programs.  See teleosis.Org for more information on this type of program.  Do not flush down the toilet or simply toss in the trash.

Question 8

how can i get to healthy weight safely?

Accepted Answer

5 pounds at a time: Lose 5 pounds only, then practice keeping it off for 2-3 months before shooting for more. Keeping it off is the habit your need most! this is not fast or "sexy". It won't sell a lot of diet books. But adjusting your habits to maintain a small weight loss is the key to living in a more healthy-sized body the rest of your life. Anybody can crash diet but few know how to keep it off.

Question 9

how do i edit a question that i have posted?

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Only if unanswered: One can edit her question only if it has not been answered. If there is a link from an email from HealthTap, one can follow that link to go edit the question. If an unanswered question appears under one's Activity page or Activity screen, one can click on the question there and go to edit the question. Otherwise, the question is not editable, but a person can submit a new correct question.

Question 10

my tears are not salty , is there a problem?

Accepted Answer

Maufactured: from saline: salt water maufactured in your body. Unless you are using eyedrops or have dry eyes-tears are uniform.

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Hello my name is erik i never had sex or any type of intercourses but about 2 years ago 2 bumps came out on my penis i pop one and after time it disappear but the other wont leave ?

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Dr. robin salley, od - today a boxer came for ocular exam (fight in las vegas one week) dilated fundus exam = retinal folds. should he box ?

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How to stop eating safely?

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How to safely drop 40lbs quickly?

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How can i lose 130 pounds safely?

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What nations food is least salty?

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Where can medicine be safely disposed?

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How can i get to healthy weight safely?

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My tears are not salty , is there a problem?

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