Question 1

why is lifting heavy things a risk factor for getting varicocele?

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Here are some ...: Varicoecle is an inborn venous valve defects of spermatic veins &amp; happens to some 15% of men with &gt;90% of cases on left side and some 10% involving both right &amp; left sides. Its real significance has been debated &amp; still incompletely understood. Most cases need no surgery, but 3 conditions including its possibly related infertility, symptoms like leg varicose veins, &amp; testis atrophy in adolescence.

Question 2

is getting a lot of x-rays a risk factor for getting cancer?

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Yes: Radiation is a known carcinogen.  Risk assessment came from situations like the japan nuclear bombings.  Medical radiation is designed to minimize the level based on the type (mammograms are very low and bone scans are high).  The frequency in which we do them are meant to give the benefit we want and not do a lot of x-rays on people.  The benefit can outweigh the risks. But it can be overdone.

Question 3

help please! is being post-menopausal a risk factor for getting breast cancer?

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Not exactly: The incidence of breast cancer increases with age, so more people do get breast cancer after menopause. However, women who undergo menopause at an early age may actually have a slightly lower risk of breast cancer due to the decreased estrogen exposure.

Question 4

is irritable bowel syndrome a risk factor for getting colorectal cancer?

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No: No. Irritable bowel is mot a risk factor for colon cancer.

Question 5

can one get svt , with severe anxiety being only risk factor , i've never had it but my pulse does go to 170 at times during attacks, i've had holters and cardio test all came back good , is svt bad ?

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Medication: Time to get medicated for SVT. Consult your physician and ask about prophylactic beta blockade suppression or use of other medication to suppress SVT

Question 6

is pre-diabetes a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy? my doctor said i have pre-diabetes,  that is my blood sugar is high but not high enough to be called diabetes. i'm working to lower it, but i'm worried if i can't i might also get diabetic retino

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Your : Your concern is understandable. There is not a clear answer to your question. Some people even at diagnosis of diabetes have some retinopathy with sugars that are not that high.
But in general, the higher your a1c (sugar average) the higher your risk of retinopathy. So work to prevent diabetes from happening by losing about 10 pounds and staying physically active. Keep your a1c below 6 % if possible but definitely less than 6.5. As to what drugs you might use, see my blog post below.

Question 7

31 y/o male 24 bmi 125/75 bp only risk factor is low hdl. havent worked out in years and began running, at .5 mile i get pain in left side of chest that hurts more when i take a deep breath. heart or lungs? stress test ok 1 yr ago. male pattern ekg?

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: Don"t know what a "male pattern ECG is".If you are getting chest pain with exertion, although it is atypical as you describe it , I would get evaluated by your doctor regardless of your HDL. Likely that the pain is not related to your heart.

Question 8

what is mono a risk factor for?

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Mono is a risk factor for::   Hairy cell leukemia, Enlarged spleen.

Question 9

what is gout a risk factor for?

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Gout can lead to::   Bursitis, Calcium pyrophosphate deposition, Kidney Stones, Occipital neuralgia.

Question 10

what is cough a risk factor for?

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Cough can lead to::   Nose bleeds, Neurally mediated reflex syncope, Syncope.

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Is pre-diabetes a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy? my doctor said i have pre-diabetes, that is my blood sugar is high but not high enough to be called diabetes. i'm working to lower it, but i'm worried if i can't i might also get diabetic retino

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31 y/o male 24 bmi 125/75 bp only risk factor is low hdl. havent worked out in years and began running, at .5 mile i get pain in left side of chest that hurts more when i take a deep breath. heart or lungs? stress test ok 1 yr ago. male pattern ekg?

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