Question 1

if a humifier is helping my shortness of breath, does that mean i have something serious or not?

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Not likely: Humidifying the air you breathe decreases nasal inflammation and bronchial irritation, that way improving air flow and breathing.

Question 2

can an itchy eye mean something serious?

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Usually not: If you are seeing fine,feeling no foreign body sensation and having no pain,this is usually nothing serious.Most like allergies in which a nasal steroid or antihistamine helps even without the nasal symptoms.However any concerns see a physician.

Question 3

can diet cause thinner or thicker stools? it doesnt always mean something serious especially if the change happened once?

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Diets effect stools: Diets such as those high in lactose, alcohol, rich and spicy foods, coffee &amp; magnesium can cause loose stools. Diets such as those low in water and fiber can cause constipation. If such changes happen rarely it's probably not cause for concern. Try to eat a balanced diet with adequate fruit &amp; veggies &amp; water. Regular exercise is also advisable. And make certain you have regular medical check-ups!

Question 4

what does it mean when i turn a certain way, a pain/pressure hits my shoulder blade n shoots down my back? could it be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Not sure : Most likely it's due to tight muscles. Sometimes a bone spur on the vertebra can pinch a nerve. Though rare, other more serious things like a tumor can pinch the nerve, but this is unlikely. You should let your doctor do an exam to see what's going on & get you feeling better.

Question 5

what does it mean to have a calcified granulomas lung disease? is this something serious? is it treatable?

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No: It is evidence of a prior infection. In other words, it's a scar. It is not serious and does not require treatment. When it is not calcified, we follow them with repeat ct scans over 2 years.

Question 6

i recently had an ultrasound done and its showing my liver is 23 cm and it also said hepatology with fatty filtration of liver. i cant get in with my doctor for another few weeks. im worried this is something serious. what exactly does this mean?

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: It looks like you have fatty liver, which is not uncommon. It can lead to inflammation, which causes abnormal liver function tests. If you are overweight, you should try to lose weight as this will help the fatty liver. Your doctor can help with weight loss. Be careful with medicines metabolized by the liver if your liver function tests are abnormal. No more than 3g acetaminophen daily. Good luck!

Question 7

how can you tell when shortness of breath means something serious or not?

Accepted Answer

When skin turns blue: If breathing becomes rapid more than 20 times a minute, labored, very difficult, painful, or your lips or skin turn blue, it is time to go to an er and seek medical attention right away.

Question 8

what does it mean to have 2-4 red cells in the urine test. is it something serious?

Accepted Answer

Insignificant: Up to 5 red blood cells per high power field on microscopic examination of the urine is within normal limits. On the other hand, if you've experienced actual blood in your urine, other studies of the kidneys and urinary bladder, as well as culture and cytology analysis,  would be advisable.

Question 9

what does it mean when i touch the top of my belly button it hurts, but when i don't touch it doesn't hurt? could it be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Very localized pain at the top of your belly button could mean a small abscess (pimple). Is there any redness? Could be a small umbilical hernia. (Is there any puffiness?) If this has been going on for a long period of time, is is associated with other symptoms? Diarrhea,etc.? Most umbilical pain is related to bowel disorders, kidney disorders, infections, etc. Some can be serious. Check with Dr.

Question 10

skin scraping for fungus test on mouth is positive, what does that mean? is it something serious?

Accepted Answer

It means: It means you have fungus and this can be treated with oral or topical meds.

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What does it mean when i turn a certain way, a pain/pressure hits my shoulder blade n shoots down my back? could it be something serious?

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What does it mean to have a calcified granulomas lung disease? is this something serious? is it treatable?

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I recently had an ultrasound done and its showing my liver is 23 cm and it also said hepatology with fatty filtration of liver. i cant get in with my doctor for another few weeks. im worried this is something serious. what exactly does this mean?

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How can you tell when shortness of breath means something serious or not?

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What does it mean to have 2-4 red cells in the urine test. is it something serious?

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What does it mean when i touch the top of my belly button it hurts, but when i don't touch it doesn't hurt? could it be something serious?

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