Question 1

do you know if there are types of pnemonia with an incubation period of a month or two?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Symptoms of active TB in the lungs begin gradually and develop over a period of weeks or months. You may have one or two mild symptoms and not even know that you have the disease. Other fungal infections like coccidiodomycosis if live in southwest can be similar.Fungal infections are slower than bacterial unless  immune compromised.

Question 2

i am suffering with altered taste and increased smell from one arm pit why? this has been over a period of a month. i can't drink certain soft drinks.

Accepted Answer

See doc: See your doctor for evaluation. This way you can find out the cause for this problem.

Question 3

i've been having a spotting period of a month now is this normal ? or could it be a sign of pregnancy because i've been having unprotected sex as well

Accepted Answer

Can do a preg. test: It can be hard to tell if a woman is pregnant because some of the symptoms seen in early pregnancy can also happen in non-pregnant women. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result if done correctly. One can test about 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. An Ob-Gyn doctor can evaluate any persistent or worrisome symptoms.

Question 4

diagnosed in er with pneumonia with infectious organism, over a period of a month had bloodwork, cxrs, all negative.  tested negative for covad, no blood cultures done no symptoms except night sweats for 2 months.  what is the workup for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Night sweats, FUO?: With a normal chext xray, almost certainly you did not have pneumonia. True night sweats usually mean fever; sweating occurs when the fever breaks during the night. Night sweats or fever of unknown origin, without an abnormal CSR, is almost never pneumonia. Keep working with your doctor(s) about possible causes and treatment. Good luck.

Question 5

ive had my period of almost a month ibe never had it for that long now the blood looks brown and gooey?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding longer than: 7 days is not normal. Please see your physician or gynecologist. Brown blood is usually older blood being cleaned out of the vagina. Take care.

Question 6

if an object has 100 c.diff spores on it, will they multiply and become more in numbers or will still remain 100 after a period of around a month or 6 months or a year? do they multiply in their spore form outside of the human body?

Accepted Answer

C diff spores: Do not multiply when outside of the body where they can last for months on inanimate surfaces. A reliable site to understand the life cycle of c diff is cdc.gov.

Question 7

can afrin nasal spray cause stomach ulcers if used for a prolonged period of a few months?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Afrin nasal spray or oxymetazoline constricts blood vessels.  In the nose this leads to a decongestant effect.  With overuse in the nose oxymetazoline can lead to rebound congestion otherwise known as rhinitis medicamentosa.

Question 8

brown discharge instead of period for a month, a lot lighter than a usual period, usually heavy red periods that are regular, virgin. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Brown = old blood: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 9

what are the benefit of having period twice a month?

Accepted Answer

It is likely to be a: Period and then an episode of break through bleeding (not two periods in a month).

Question 10

me and my boyfriend lost a lot if weight at the same time over a period of 2 months without trying. should we be worried?

Accepted Answer

Diet change?: If you both have changed your diet that could do it.
Any other symptoms? Diarrhea? 
Have both of you been sick?
Are your both exercising more?
Little more information would help.

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Do you know if there are types of pnemonia with an incubation period of a month or two?

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I am suffering with altered taste and increased smell from one arm pit why? this has been over a period of a month. i can't drink certain soft drinks.

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I've been having a spotting period of a month now is this normal ? or could it be a sign of pregnancy because i've been having unprotected sex as well

A member asked:

Diagnosed in er with pneumonia with infectious organism, over a period of a month had bloodwork, cxrs, all negative. tested negative for covad, no blood cultures done no symptoms except night sweats for 2 months. what is the workup for pneumonia?

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Ive had my period of almost a month ibe never had it for that long now the blood looks brown and gooey?

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If an object has 100 c.diff spores on it, will they multiply and become more in numbers or will still remain 100 after a period of around a month or 6 months or a year? do they multiply in their spore form outside of the human body?

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Can afrin nasal spray cause stomach ulcers if used for a prolonged period of a few months?

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Brown discharge instead of period for a month, a lot lighter than a usual period, usually heavy red periods that are regular, virgin. what's wrong?

A member asked:

What are the benefit of having period twice a month?

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Me and my boyfriend lost a lot if weight at the same time over a period of 2 months without trying. should we be worried?

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