Question 1

james is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: He may have low blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension), especially if he is on antihypertensive medication or medication for prostate problem. 
Sugar level of 193 should not cause any symptom except he has lost significant volume because of uncontrolled hyperhyperglycemia which can also cause orthostatic hypotension or exacerbate this adverse effect from the above medications.

Question 2

started peeing alot at 1 am...had j&j vaccine last saturday i see clots and pink in toilet water. am in no pain but continue to  run to bathroom every 2 hours...i ate cabbage and corn beef meal 2 days in row mary edsell from st james ny 11803?

Accepted Answer

: This is not related to your vaccine. Pl ss a urologist ASAP.

Question 3

what are food borne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning: This typically refers to infections that can be carried in food, or food poisoning. As we've all seen with recent news stories, these episodes can cause sever illness or death affecting many people over wide geographic areas.

Question 4

how common is food borne illness?

Accepted Answer

Very: Food saftey is a primary concern for governments and agencies.  The public's safety is at hand.  Many persons die in the US each year due to food borne illnesses.  Buy foods from reputable sources, always check the integrity of containers, wash, wash and re-wash raw fruits and vegetables and use excellent preparation techniques.  Be careful with storage of food, preparation of foods and eggs.

Question 5

what are the causes of food borne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria/toxins: Most are due to eating a toxin produced by a bacteria e.g. Staph (causes fever, lots of vomiting, diarrhea), or ingesting a dose of bacteria itself, e.g. Salmonella, campylobacter.
Foods contaminated by fecal or disease causing bacteria (even organic), undercooked to kill bacteria present, served by handlers with poor hygiene (eew) transmit disease.
Bad water, hygiene spreads parasite, viral infect.

Question 6

what can i do when im both foggy and bored?

Accepted Answer

Drink water, b activ: Are you eating a balanced diet? Do you skip breakfast? Are you depressed? Drink (too) much caffeine? Getting adequate sleep?Had a checkup recently (don't want to miss iron deficiency or anemia, underactive thyroid, etc). Sometimes, drinking fluids can help clear the mind; get up and do something active. Sometimes, eating low fat, high protein food can be energizing, e.g. Yogurt.

Question 7

what are the most common food borne diseases?

Accepted Answer

Diarrheas: In us, commonest causes are campylobacter (undercooked chicken), norovirus, clostridium perfringens, salmonella (undercooked eggs, poultry sprouts), toxigenic e. Coli (multiple sources including undercooked meat, dirty veggies, etc), bacillus (rice), staph (creamy, mayonaise), vibrios (shellfish); also outbreaks of hepatitis a.
Wash your hands, wash your veggies, keep dirty separate from clean.

Question 8

are the types of food borne diseases changing?

Accepted Answer

No: No same disease have been around for ever however the country is better at picking up outbreaks and the press better at reporting them and alerting the public ..

Question 9

i can't stop eating! soooo bored. i need help!?

Accepted Answer

Do something else: You said it in your question.  You are eating because you are bored.  Only eat to live; don't live to eat.  Find something else to do - socialize, hobbies, work, exercise, read, watch a movie, shop, something.  That will keep you occupied and productive enough to not be concerned about eating.

Question 10

my whole bodie hurts. back leggs and shoulders.

Accepted Answer

Too much?: Could be from a few things: trying to / about to get sick; too much physical work (/fatigue); too much emotional work (/stress); too little rest (/sleep); not enough exercise. Your specific situation is best known to you and your dr. If none of these leap out as answer, see your dr for a check up.

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James is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

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Started peeing alot at 1 am...had j&j vaccine last saturday i see clots and pink in toilet water. am in no pain but continue to run to bathroom every 2 hours...i ate cabbage and corn beef meal 2 days in row mary edsell from st james ny 11803?

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What are food borne illnesses?

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How common is food borne illness?

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What are the causes of food borne illnesses?

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What can i do when im both foggy and bored?

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What are the most common food borne diseases?

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Are the types of food borne diseases changing?

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I can't stop eating! soooo bored. i need help!?

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My whole bodie hurts. back leggs and shoulders.

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