Question 1

what causes kenn swelling?

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Knee swelling: Can be caused by injury, trauma, osteoarthritis, gout, and inflammatory arthritis.

Question 2

what is kava kava good for?

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Careful: Kava kava has been used for many psychiatric conditions, however the evidence is strongest for efficacy in treating anxiety. However there are significant  safety concerns including possible liver damage and even some deaths related to kava use.

Question 3

is kashi cereal good for you?

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It's all about : Making carbs as complex as possible and keeping a good balance of complex carbs, protein, good fats, lots of water and fiber.

Question 4

what do you take kava kava for?

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Do not use it: Kava has been known to cause severe liver damage up to the point of requiring a transplant. Even after short term use it can be liver toxic.  There is a long list of medications that show an interaction between kava and the medication.  Kava is supposed to be indicated for stress relief as well as a long list of other indications.  None of these have been scientifically proven.

Question 5

what are the tests for kala-azar?

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Biopsy or blood test: Leishmania (kala-azar) is best diagnosed by taking a careful history, including travel to areas where leishmania is found.  Many tests are avaialble, choice will depend upon specific symptoms.Consult an infectious disease specialist to help.Tests include: biopsy of spleen, bone marrow, lymph node or skin. Blood test include immnunofloursent assays, PCR www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 6

i think i'm pregant but i don't kown ?

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See your doctor : You can start with a home pregnancy test. You can also see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 7

what is the herb khat? what is it used for?

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Khat: is drug which may be abused as a stimulant.

Question 8

could all people who take khat get impotent?

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No: That's an exaggeration, though it's said it slows libido in some guys. I'm sorry somebody frightened you. The stuff is a moderately powerful stimulant, like strong coffee. I thought the decision to ban it was "politics as usual", but you'll need to decide that for yourself.

Question 9

can i take kava kava while on citoprolam hbr?

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Kava possibly unsafe: Check out http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/kava-kava & http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/872.Html which both mention concerns about liver safety from kava. I find it more curious that you asked about taking it w/citalopram but not lisinopril. Ideally, you need to check w/your family doc or prescribing physician regarding any otc supplement you take in add'n to prescripti.

Question 10

is kava ok to take now that it is no longer banned?

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Probably: Depends on your physical condition.

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