Question 1

is cloxacillin effective antibiotic for pigsa?

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Possibly: If the pigsa (boil) is infected and the bacteria associated with the infection is susceptible to the cloxacillin.  However, more than 30 % to 40% of skin infections are now caused by MRSA.  If treating empirically, its best to avoid cloxacillin.

Question 2

what's pisa syndrome?

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Pleurothotonus: Pisa syndrome is also known as pleurothotonus, a rare neuromuscular complication of long-term use of antipsychotics. Patient's often appear to be leaning over like the leaning tower of pisa.  Check out http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/pleurothotonus for more info.

Question 3

is it possible to be allergic to guinea pigs?

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Yes: Absolutely, and you can get tested for it too to confirm.

Question 4

if i'm allergic to dogs am i also allergic to guinea pigs?

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No: If one is allergic to dogs one is not necessarily allergic to guinea pigs.

Question 5

do you think i should pig out before i start my diet in a couple days?

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No: Pigging out will add unwanted calories and also make you feel bad about yourself.  Dont think of it as a diet, rather think of it as healthy lifestyle choices. Start living a healthier life today.

Question 6

what is pica?

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Non food ingestion: Eating items that are non-foods. Paint chips,  fuzz balls, dirt, paper, things like that. It's normal in toddlers, abnormal any other time.

Question 7

tell me about pica.?

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PICA: Pica means  the abnormal craving of nonnutritional products like clay, charcoal, paint, dirt, ice, etc.

Question 8

what are pica/pagophagia?

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Pica: Pica is the ingestion of non-food materials, or substances with little or no nutritional value. Pagophagia is considered to be a type of pica - it is specifically the excessive or compulsive ingestion of ice. This is not simply enjoying ice in your beverages - it is a compulsive need or drive to chew on and ingest ice. Interestingly, it is sometimes an outward sign of anemia.

Question 9

what is the cause of pica?

Accepted Answer

Anemia, other: People who compulsively eat substances that are not meant to be food may have iron deficiency anemia. Examples include ice and dirt. This can go along with a sense of tiredness, shortness of breath with exertion, and pale skin.

Question 10

what are the causes of pica?

Accepted Answer

Pica: Some causes are; iron deficiency, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychoses, or cultural practice in some tribes.

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