Question 1

mokgadi  sarah maponya. i have an asthma difficulty to breath, wheezing?

Accepted Answer

Asthma : You should see a doctor as soon as possible. This can be an emergency requiring a visit to the emergency room. Difficulties in-breath is a serious complaint, but some people report it from having nasal congestion, pain in the chest with breathing, general fatigue, or wheezing. It is very concerning when the person has difficulties breathing which prevents someone from moving.

Question 2

sarah : i have been suffering with dandruff for more than 3 years now, it typically started when i got rid of all the lice in my head and over the years its just getting worse and worse , doctor scared me and said it will never go away?

Accepted Answer

: Dandruff is the result of skin cells of the scalp failing to shed naturally when skin oils and other factors let them build up. Dandruff shampoos contain chemicals that cut through the attachments of old cells and help them separate in a more uniform fashion, often undetected to most people. Dandruff should be seen as a natural part of getting older. It is not a disease but a hair care issue.

Question 3

i believe i have a vaginal infection and my gynecologist doesnt have an appointment open until next week.  it is very uncomfortable, can i go to a regular doctor? or do i have to go to a gynecologist for this type of infection? thank you, sarah.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal infection ?': A physician who is general practice or internal medicine can certainly do cultures and treat a simple vaginal infection.

Question 4

what happens if a person eats / craves  a lot of corn starch?

Accepted Answer

Carb excess...: Eating corn starch is similar to eating sugar, because corn starch is a simple carbohydrate that gets broken down into sugar as digestion occurs. So, one would get excessive carbs, which is not good for the body. Craving corn starch is harmful only in that it causes anxiety (due to craving something all the time), but is not so bad because the person is only craving, not eating.

Question 5

what can you do when a person inhales bug spray from foggers?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: Usually the exposure is limited and will not be harmful.
If the person is having any cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain, then then should be seen.

Question 6

how do i help an asthmatic person when there's no spray around?

Accepted Answer

Slow down breathing: If the person is in an environment which is causing the attack- remove them . Coaching the individual in more rhythmic breathing is certainly helpful but not too easy to do. Any calming exercise will be helpful.

Question 7

partner died; live in tourist area; no friends. are there volunteers out there in the community that can help a single retired older person residing in florida who may start chemotherapy soon? want to remain at home. where do i start my search?

Accepted Answer

: At the facility where you have your chemotherapy. A social worker affiliated with the oncology group should be able to pull a list of local resources, group meetings, volunteer groups, activities, etc.

Question 8

how do you get rid of a scalp cyst? i have a small bump on the middle of the back of my head. i've recently just asked a question about it on avvo. i got my answer and the person said it might be a cyst. i've searched up 'how to get rid of a cyst' on goog

Accepted Answer

Cysts : Cysts are simply sacs of tissue filled with a substance that makes them expand. There are many types of cysts in the body, but the most common in the area you are talking about is a sebaceous cyst. Most are benign problems but some can cause damage to surrounding structure and some, even more rare, can be neoplasms. Cysts typically cannot be treated at home. Definitive treatment of a cyst requires complete removal of the tissue and, in cases where the growth is more aggressive, some surrounding normal tissue is removed to prevent a recurrence. For these reasons you seek care from a surgeon for evaluation, removal and biopsy.

Question 9

will sacral nerve stimulation help a person with cauda equina having difficulty to empty their bladder.i saw many people saying improvement in google?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Sacral nerve stimulation is approved for urinary retention, but may not work in all patients. The best way to determine that is with a test stimulation procedure or a first stage where the lead is placed near the 3rd sacral nerve and connected to an external stimulator. If it works, then the battery pack is placed at a second procedure within a week.

Question 10

hiv if i was having a conversation with an hiv person and during the conversation that person sprayed some of his spit in my eye by accident can that causes me to get infected?  thanks

Accepted Answer

If : If a small amount of spit from someone who is HIV positive enters your eye, there is an extremely low possibility that you would become infected. This because the concentration of virus in the saliva is very low. If the saliva was mixed with blood, that would carry a higher risk.

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Mokgadi sarah maponya. i have an asthma difficulty to breath, wheezing?

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Sarah : i have been suffering with dandruff for more than 3 years now, it typically started when i got rid of all the lice in my head and over the years its just getting worse and worse , doctor scared me and said it will never go away?

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I believe i have a vaginal infection and my gynecologist doesnt have an appointment open until next week. it is very uncomfortable, can i go to a regular doctor? or do i have to go to a gynecologist for this type of infection? thank you, sarah.

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What happens if a person eats / craves a lot of corn starch?

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What can you do when a person inhales bug spray from foggers?

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How do i help an asthmatic person when there's no spray around?

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Partner died; live in tourist area; no friends. are there volunteers out there in the community that can help a single retired older person residing in florida who may start chemotherapy soon? want to remain at home. where do i start my search?

A member asked:

How do you get rid of a scalp cyst? i have a small bump on the middle of the back of my head. i've recently just asked a question about it on avvo. i got my answer and the person said it might be a cyst. i've searched up 'how to get rid of a cyst' on goog

A member asked:

Will sacral nerve stimulation help a person with cauda equina having difficulty to empty their bladder.i saw many people saying improvement in google?

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Hiv if i was having a conversation with an hiv person and during the conversation that person sprayed some of his spit in my eye by accident can that causes me to get infected? thanks

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