Question 1

what is the medical term for montezuma's revenge?

Accepted Answer

Travelers' diarrhea: It's usually referred to in general as travelers's diarrhea. Most of the time it's due to infection with a type of e. Coli, but other pathogens can cause it too.

Question 2

is montezuma's revenge a one time thing or does it reoccur on the same trip?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: "montezuma's revenge" is a lay term for travelers' diarrhea, which can occur from infection by a variety of bacteria and parasites. Since there's no single cause, you can get travelers' diarrhea more than once on a single trip.

Question 3

how to prevent getting montezuma's revenge in tropics?

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Food/water safety: Drink bottled or purified water. Make sure cooked food is hot.  Peel fruits and vegetables.  Bring an antibiotic to use in case you get sick (which antibiotic depends on where you're going).

Question 4

how can the soreness be treated from montezuma's revenge?

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Rest and fluids: Rest and fluids are the primary methods. A&d ointment is also helpful.

Question 5

has a victim of bullying ever won thru revenge?

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Not really: At worst, revenge can backfire and worsen or escalate the bullying.  Revenge can also turn the victim into a bully.  Generally assertiveness techniques (for bullied students and bystanders) help.  Assistance to teachers and parents also help identify and address bullying.  Check out http://bullyfree.Com/.

Question 6

has a victim of bullying ever snapped and killed the bully in revenge?

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Yes: This has been known to happen when people are bullied to the point that they see no escape and begin having difficulty thinking about the consequences of their actions. If you are being bullied it is vital that you talk to someone you trust about what you are experiencing.

Question 7

i have been having stomach episodes for the last four years about 10 times a year. it comes with no warning, starts with montazumas revenge, then i vomit nonstop even when taking the max dose of zofran  and promethizine. i also  get horrible pain close to

Accepted Answer

This : This could represent diverticulitis which is inflammation of an outpouching along the colon wall.  A colonoscopy may help with the diagnosis.  Typical treatment is with antibiotics.  Suregery is reserved for recurrent or complicated cases.

Question 8

am i dying?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 9

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 10

im a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

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Has a victim of bullying ever won thru revenge?

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I have been having stomach episodes for the last four years about 10 times a year. it comes with no warning, starts with montazumas revenge, then i vomit nonstop even when taking the max dose of zofran and promethizine. i also get horrible pain close to

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