Question 1

if i where to be stuck in the forest with unlimited water but no food and 20% body fat how long will i survive its, for a bet its more than a week rit?

Accepted Answer

Yes you would surviv: Although this is only a theoretical exercise for you, it is reality for millions of people in various third world countries around the world.  It takes a long time to starve to death, but it is not a pleasant experience.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: orthosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: An orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body.

Question 3

how to get rit of vagina bed small?

Accepted Answer

Malodor: If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 4

i got ingrow hairs for over a year now, they look like white bumps really small and they itch terribly. whats the best solution to get rit of them?

Accepted Answer

Clip the hairs: Clip the hairs above the bumps with scissors(not shave) and wash the area with phisoderm or hibiclens to keep the bacterial skin count down to a minimum. The hair follicle bumps(flolliculitis) will usually go away on the labia and pubic mound(mons veneris). If they persists see the md.

Question 5

my hiv test report say non reactive by rit
methods are mentioned. 
1) rapid immunochromatographic test
2)elfa
why rit mentioned specifically in result?

Accepted Answer

It is common,: especially in HIV testing where there are several methods, to indicate which method is used. There are at least 4 generations of HIV tests....each successive generation provides more accuracy and earlier definitive results. The two methods mentioned in your question are earlier generation tests; final follow-up testing at least at 3 months after exposure, and possibly 12 months, may be recommended

Question 6

im a 45 yr healthy female w sporadic chest pain-squeezing, tightening-not exertion-for 1 mo-take rit 30 mg a day-mild mvp-dr says ok -why chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Cardiology-STAT: You should never ignore these symtoms and not necessarily just from MVP. I suggest ER or urgent care evaluation and a cardiology consultation-NOW.

Question 7

not feeling normal all day. symptoms headache, hot & cold flashes, jaw discomfort. should i worry. what's going on with me? please help don't feel rit

Accepted Answer

See your doctor soon: Headache and hot flashes at your age isn't normal ; should be worked up further by your doctor to determine the cause.With additional cold flashes and jaw pain, you want to have your doctor do a physical, and possibly order lab tests based on your medical, family, social, and sexual histories to best determine which system is affected, and needs work up.That's the most accurate way to know for sure.

Question 8

hi doctors, was just wondering what is ankle foot orthosis(afo)?

Accepted Answer

AFO brace.: It is a form of ankle brace connected to an arch-support-type shoe insert or device, called orthosis (adjective: orthotic).

Question 9

what treat should be of following sypmtoms
pain radiate from back to left leg and difficulty in moving legs and high bp 180/100, abdomen pain on rit s?

Accepted Answer

R/O DISC DISEASE: Your description of the pain sounds neuropathic in nature . You need a full exam and focused Neuro exam. Full lab tests including TFTS /Vit b12/Vit d/ Lyme disease. If symptoms persist an you have increased knee reflexes, MRI of brain would be needed to evaluate for MS. If reflexes are weak or foot drop is present. Mri of lumbar spine is needed to rule out herniated disc . HTN NEEDS TO BE W/U also

Question 10

i have small itchy white bumps on my rit arms thats always in the sun? help please theyre the size of a pinhead and itchy clustered and individual?!

Accepted Answer

Keratosis pilaris: The small itchy white spots may be keratosis pilaris which is a benign skin disease. Try using 14percent Lactic Acid if you can buy it over the counter, otherwise see a dermatologist.

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If i where to be stuck in the forest with unlimited water but no food and 20% body fat how long will i survive its, for a bet its more than a week rit?

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What is the definition or description of: orthosis?

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How to get rit of vagina bed small?

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I got ingrow hairs for over a year now, they look like white bumps really small and they itch terribly. whats the best solution to get rit of them?

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My hiv test report say non reactive by rit methods are mentioned. 1) rapid immunochromatographic test 2)elfa why rit mentioned specifically in result?

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Im a 45 yr healthy female w sporadic chest pain-squeezing, tightening-not exertion-for 1 mo-take rit 30 mg a day-mild mvp-dr says ok -why chest pain?

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Not feeling normal all day. symptoms headache, hot & cold flashes, jaw discomfort. should i worry. what's going on with me? please help don't feel rit

A member asked:

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is ankle foot orthosis(afo)?

A member asked:

What treat should be of following sypmtoms pain radiate from back to left leg and difficulty in moving legs and high bp 180/100, abdomen pain on rit s?

A member asked:

I have small itchy white bumps on my rit arms thats always in the sun? help please theyre the size of a pinhead and itchy clustered and individual?!

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