Question 1

what causes images that you see after you stare at something for few seconds?

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Afterimages: If you stare at something steadily, you bleach some of the photopigments in the pattern of what you are staring at.  You will see a negative or color reversal image for a short period until your photopigments regenerate.

Question 2

hi! immale and my underarms are thick and very dark since i was a child. it's so embarrasing for men. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Thick : Acanthosis nigricans manifests as dark , velvety thickened skin on the neck and underarms . Lactic acid moisturizers and retin a (tretinoin) cream is sometimes prescribed by a dermatologist.  See your physician to properly diagnose and treat.

Question 3

how to improve immune sytem?

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Some hard data: There are all sorts of people who will tell you all about pills and magic to help you resist disease. The best hard science is in the elderly. In 3 of 3 studies controlled prospective studies (the kind to take seriously), measuring real stuff like ability to mount antibody responses & immune cells, physical aerobic exercise was the one intervention that consistently produced results.

Question 4

want images of flea bites on humans?

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Here you go: For bites use benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Hydrocortisone cream, clean wound thoroughly and watch for signs of infection.

Question 5

what is considered immune condition?

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Many things: Immune conditions include defects in the function of the immune system either acquired or present from birth (agammaglobulinemia, hiv, cancers).  Immune system suppression due to drugs or chemicals (prednisone, cyclosprine, etc.), or immune stimulation due to immune system challenge ( autoimmune diseases, allergy).

Question 6

imhaving herpes on my back what to do?

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See a doctor: See a doctor and get started on one of the antiviral medications for this, like acyclovir, famcyclovir, or valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 7

why doesn't our immune systems attack us?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease: Your body's immune system protects you from disease and infection. But if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. Autoimmune diseases can affect many parts of the body. These diseases tend to run in families. Women - particularly african-american, hispanic-american, and native-american women - have a higher risk for some autoimmune diseases.

Question 8

does ginger have immune-enhancing properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes : While not one of the top immune-enhancing herbs, ginger does benefit the immune system. It has antibacterial, anti-viral & anti-parasitic activity. It has activity against certain types of cancer. It can stimulate phagocytosis & activate t-cells & modulate th2.  See www.Boost-immune-system-naturally.Com/health-benefits-of-ginger.Html & www.Livestrong.Com/article/359341-ginger-the-immune-system/.

Question 9

can you tell me how are x-ray images produced?

Accepted Answer

Brief explanation: X-ray  electromagnetic radiation, much like visible light. Short wavelength transmitted through body tissues. In short, an x-ray machine transforms the kinetic (movement) energy of electrons into electromagnetic energy and thermal energy (heat).   Different parts of the human body absorb the rays at different rates. rays at different rates(bone, soft tissues, metal, air absorb differently)

Question 10

could you be "immune" to certain pain medications?

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Yes: Many pain medications like Codeine are pro-drugs which get converted in the liver to an active drug like morphine and other metabolites. Some people have genetic enzyme deficiencies and can't convert these drugs into an active form and have minimal to no pain relief. Ask  your doctor about other medications, preferably non-opiod.

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