Question 1

what sickness is going around ?

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Always something : There is almost always some contagious disease going around. Much depends on the season and the region of the country you live in. Some studies have shown that the average adult gets 12-18 viral infections per year, and the average child getting 18-24 per year. Most of these infections occur in or around the winter season. See your doctor if you don't improve or notice worsening.

Question 2

i got sick last night around 9:45 its day 2 and 5pm i havent puked since 2 am this morning does this mean the sickness is going away?

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Hopefully,: most acute gastrointestinal problems are viral or food-born and run their course in 1-3 days.  Most important thing is rest and hydration.  Good luck!

Question 3

please help me! what kind of sickness is it?

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Help : Help me out by giving me a clue about your symptoms. Please re-ask and include pertinent information about your symptoms.

Question 4

i have travelling sickness. how can i overcone ?

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Do you mean motion: sickness? If you do, take 1-2tabs bonine before you travel.

Question 5

what are reasons for my brothers repetitive sickness?

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We can't tell: Your brother needs to be worked up by a competent physician. If you have questions afterward, we're here for you.

Question 6

is voyeurism a hobby or sickness?

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Paraphilia: It is a  paraphilia that is listed in the diagnostic and statistical manual of psychiatry. It is not a healthy behavior and really should  not be considered to simply be a hobby.

Question 7

what is sea sickness?

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Balance confusion: Your sense of balance depends on your vision, your inner ear, and sensation in your feet.  Sea sickness is caused when the brain gets conflicting signals from the eye and the inner ear. It eventually adjusts ("getting your sea legs"), but you can then have similar symptoms once back on dry land! your doctor can help you manage these symptoms.

Question 8

what causes car sickness?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness: One theory is that it functions as defense mechanism against neurotoxins. The area postrema in the brain is responsible for inducing vomiting when poisons are detected, & for resolving conflict between vision & balance. When feeling motion but not seeing it, the inner ear transmits to the brain that it senses motion, but the eyes tell the brain that everything is still, hence brain responds by vo.

Question 9

could it be a sickness wanting to be underweight?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are obsessed with the idea of being very thin, and dislike eating as a result, then this may be the start of anorexia nervosa, which is a life-threatening disease. If you just want to be able to see your muscle definition and don't care about mass, like justin bieber (photo), and you're otherwise quite happy with yourself, "underweight" is just a number & u could be making a healthy choic.

Question 10

how soon after i get my abortion will my morning sickness go away?

Accepted Answer

Morning sickness : Morning sickness should not last longer than one week after termination.  Nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy is caused by hormones , mainly estrogen and HCG ( human chorionic gonadotropin). Hcg and estrogen levels quickly decrease after pregnancy termination. If your symptoms last longer than 1wk, you need to see your doctor to rule out other problems.

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I have travelling sickness. how can i overcone ?

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