Question 1

who knows how many boomers worldwide will need hearing aids?

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Unknown: Many millions is a gross under estimation of worldwide need. A recent report noted that there are nearing 23 million us people over 50 years old who have heating loss that have yet to seek help!

Question 2

i would like to hear from anyone that knows anything about first bite syndrome. i was a victim of a violent attack and the left side of my face was badly injured to the extent i had surgery to reconstruct my face. now, i have first bite syndrome, which ev

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Answer: : Answer: you present a complicated situation.   With the accident you have had your normal anatomy changed and this may result in problems which are not normally expected.  In the healing process some of the anatomy may have been compromised.  Therefore many of the "usual" answers to your problemm may not apply.  In complicated cases such as yours i would suggest you visit a university hospital/dental school for evaluation and help.  The universities are up-to-date on all of the latest diagnostic procedures and treatment methods.  The university environment also offers the widest range of possible specialties to help evaluate your problems.  The university of pittsburgh school of dental medicine is one of the finest institutions of it's type in the world.  They have an excellent department of head and neck specialists.  I would seek out their council.

Question 3

i am truly confused by pcp, the internet & doctors on here. hiv is a complex & complicated disease but as far as symptoms related to it, window period & conclusiveness after a test nobody really knows.i hear 6wks, 3mths, 6mths, 9nths, 1yr. what is it?

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: A negative HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure would be conclusive of lack of infection from that exposure. A positive result is conclusive any time after exposure.

Question 4

can you hear heart failure with a stethoscope,?

Accepted Answer

CHF: There are physical findings which support the diagnosis of CHF. Many of these involve the stethoscope.

Question 5

i have had a nissen fundoplication for what was refractory reflux. standing up or laying down 24/7. post op, i have no reflux standing up, but some small air pops. laying down i can swallow and hear a gurgle. is this a tight wrap or nissen failure?

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Need further w/u: Currently there is no doubt that surgical treatment of reflux disease by laparoscopy is safe and effective, with success rates above 85% 
  some complaints are common like postprandial bloating, difficulty on burp and vomit, and sometimes dysphagia.In fundoplication improperly made with the gastric body, cineradiography and/or videodeglutogram is important to guide the diagnosis.

Question 6

i have anxiety and i'm taking neomycin. i'm reading how it can cause hearing loss and liver failure. how likely is that to happen? i'm worried.

Accepted Answer

Neomycin?: Neomycin is virtually never used as an oral medication. Why? How are you using this?

Question 7

could hearing change at age 14?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Repetitive loud noise without hearing protection, trauma or infections could impact hearing.

Question 8

i realized that my hearing is not equal on the both side, decreasing on the right side. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Hearing loss can be due to problems of your outer ear, ear canal, ear drum, middle ear, inner ear, hearing nerve, and your brain. The nature of the hearing loss needs to be determined with a hearing test and medical evaluation.

Question 9

i want to fast for wiegt loss , i am planning to fast a week at a time . i just wanted to hear a professional opinion before i dedicate myself. how should i then break my fast at the end of the week and after how long could i fast again ?

Accepted Answer

Different approach: Fasting for a  week is not a good way to lose weight or maintain good health, Reduce your intake by half, drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 30 minutes/day. Aim to reduce weight by one pound per week, If you are losing less than that, reduce your intake of food further. Consult a nutritionist.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

could it be strange to hear of an anorexic ending up fat?

Accepted Answer

No: After a great deal of starvation, one's metabolic rate drops and as a result when they allow themselves to eat - they may gain weight rapidly.

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Who knows how many boomers worldwide will need hearing aids?

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I would like to hear from anyone that knows anything about first bite syndrome. i was a victim of a violent attack and the left side of my face was badly injured to the extent i had surgery to reconstruct my face. now, i have first bite syndrome, which ev

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I am truly confused by pcp, the internet & doctors on here. hiv is a complex & complicated disease but as far as symptoms related to it, window period & conclusiveness after a test nobody really knows.i hear 6wks, 3mths, 6mths, 9nths, 1yr. what is it?

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Can you hear heart failure with a stethoscope,?

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I have had a nissen fundoplication for what was refractory reflux. standing up or laying down 24/7. post op, i have no reflux standing up, but some small air pops. laying down i can swallow and hear a gurgle. is this a tight wrap or nissen failure?

A member asked:

I have anxiety and i'm taking neomycin. i'm reading how it can cause hearing loss and liver failure. how likely is that to happen? i'm worried.

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Could hearing change at age 14?

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I realized that my hearing is not equal on the both side, decreasing on the right side. what could be the problem?

A member asked:

I want to fast for wiegt loss , i am planning to fast a week at a time . i just wanted to hear a professional opinion before i dedicate myself. how should i then break my fast at the end of the week and after how long could i fast again ?

A member asked:

Could it be strange to hear of an anorexic ending up fat?

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