Question 1

what is the  mefication for gred?

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GERD?: Did you mean gerd?  If so, then after lifestyle modifications (avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, heavy/spicy foods, lying down after meals) then medicines to decrease the acid like prilosec, pepcid, zantac (ranitidine) can help.

Question 2

does anyone have any advice for g.e.r.d?

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Anti H+ pills: Gerd is from reflex passage of  acid from the stomach into the esophagus.  It is a long term risk for damage to the lower esophagus including cancer.  You can modify the diet, use  secretory inhibitors like omeprazole, and use short term antiacids like rolaids and tums (calcium carbonate).  Some are helped by elevating the head of the bed.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 3

i want to ger thin, i am a fat boy, would please help me?

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Be positive: Co not call yourself a fat boy .If you think you need to lose weight  , the answer is exercise and start out moderately such as walking.Then the other issue is calory consumption so get advice an a good diet from the school dietician.

Question 4

what are the best foods to eat that will help with my g.e.r.d?

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GERD: It is easier to tell you what not to eat.  Foods that help you will have to be by trial and error.  Try this website: www.healthline.com/health/gerd/foods-to-avoid#2

Question 5

dr. adams(patch adams) feels the greatest sickness facing medicine is greed. what do you think?

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Tough to answer in: Only 400 characters. Greed is too simple. Bureaucrats making up rules to justify their jobs. Insurance companies putting profit in front of patient's well being. Politicians using inflammatory statements just to get re-elected. Radio and tv reporting 1/2 truths for ratings. Lawyers hunting  for class action suits for huge wins. Lobbyests putting clients ahead of what's right. And i can go on.

Question 6

what germs are harmful for kids?

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To many to list: With only 400 characters to use i can not list all the germs that can be harmful to kids. Some are opportunists, can exist on your skin surface & not cause problems but if a cut opens the skin will cause an abscess or blood poisoning(staph, strep, others).Some are trouble if ever inhaled(anthrax spores) some can enter your brain thru your nasal skin(amoeba, meningitis)too many to say>.

Question 7

can i spread cold germs in pool?

Accepted Answer

If you are swimming: In close proximity to others and sneeze or cough on them then yes, you can spread common cold virus. But, no, i don't believe that you will contaminate the water.

Question 8

what medication can i ger for flue?

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FLU?: Please go to a Doctor to find out what type of virus or infection you have and get the right kind of medication. If your symptoms get worse call an ambulance to take you to the emergency room of your nearest hospital where you can get tested.

Question 9

are the drugstore night-guards any good?

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A deterrent: They will prevent all but the most determined from causing mischief.  There is a tremendous difference in their training and I have seen a few that don't look formidable at all.

Question 10

what "germ" or environment has caused ebola?

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Ebola …virus: Ebola is an acute hemorrhagic viral disease, with its first known case appearing in 1976 in simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, Sudan, and Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo (WHO). It takes its name from the Ebola River near the latter Congolese village. It's generally fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spread through contact with infected body fluids by a filovirus

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I want to ger thin, i am a fat boy, would please help me?

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What are the best foods to eat that will help with my g.e.r.d?

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Dr. adams(patch adams) feels the greatest sickness facing medicine is greed. what do you think?

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What germs are harmful for kids?

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Can i spread cold germs in pool?

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What medication can i ger for flue?

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Are the drugstore night-guards any good?

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What "germ" or environment has caused ebola?

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