Question 1

hi! im on yaz birth control pill and i want to drink linden tea because of my throat and my cough. is it ok to drink linden tea on birth control and does it interferes with it? it wouldnt make it less effective right?

Accepted Answer

: There is no known scientific evidence of linden tea affecting any medication. So enjoy your tea.

Question 2

i smashed my finger an its turning yellow?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Finger: Smashing your finger resulted in some leakage of blood into the soft tissue. That blood, as it decomposes, will usually turn yellow.  This is just a bruise. Not to worry. If the finger is still painful it is possible that you could have broken a bone so see a physician.

Question 3

smashed thumb not sure if needs to be seen

Accepted Answer

He does: With a history of significant trauma, the finger needs to be evaluated and xrayed.

Question 4

my whole bodie hurts. back leggs and shoulders.

Accepted Answer

Too much?: Could be from a few things: trying to / about to get sick; too much physical work (/fatigue); too much emotional work (/stress); too little rest (/sleep); not enough exercise. Your specific situation is best known to you and your dr. If none of these leap out as answer, see your dr for a check up.

Question 5

leggs hurt at night can't rest what cause this?

Accepted Answer

Unsure?: Leg pain, cramps, creepy-crawly feelings, ever ending need to move the legs, & other lower extremity symptoms are common place and very uncomfortable and disturbing.  Get seen  checked out in general and perhaps have some electrolytes checked (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and others.  Most importantly, you may need to see a sleep specialist.  A sleep study may be needed.  Restless legs?

Question 6

supposing i have legg perthes, do i get a check every month because of it?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: Major age range of legg perthes, idiopathic avascular necrosis, is 3-9yrs with with 4:1 male predominence.Usually the patient is examined every 3 to 6 mo. According to type of treatment, and aggressiveness of disease. Radiographs obtained four phases of disease, #1 increased density of femoral head, possible fx. #2 fragmentation resorption.#3 reossifcation#4 remodeling. Full process can take years.

Question 7

will i harm my child if i stand him on his leggs at 5 months 2 or 3 times a day

Accepted Answer

Many : Many parents are concerned that if their baby stands too early that they can get bowed legs - not true!  babies begin to bear weight with support on their legs between 2-5 months, though they don't begin to stand on their own until 6-9 months.  Many babies have legs that appear bowed just because of the way they were positioned in the mother's utuerus and this goes away by the time the child is 2 years old.  There are a few disorders that cause bowed legs such as vitamin d deficiency, blount's disease, and skeletal dysplasia.  All of these worsen with age instead of improve and have other abnormal signs that a doctor can check.  If you have a specific concern about your child's legs, please discuss it with your child's doctor.

Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship.  For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician.  The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.

Question 8

is pain common for legg perthes disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: While legg-calve-perthes disease can hurt (especially in the fragmentation phase) the early hallmark is a painless limp. All cases of perthes should be closely monitored by an orthopaedist.

Question 9

i smashed my me on a rock there's swelling and pain should i go to the doctors?

Accepted Answer

Would not hurt: It is not clear what you smashed, but if there is pain and swelling it would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 10

how can i get a disanosis of legg calves perthes disease?

Accepted Answer

LCP: At your age you would already have it. X-ray is the way to diagnose it.

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Hi! im on yaz birth control pill and i want to drink linden tea because of my throat and my cough. is it ok to drink linden tea on birth control and does it interferes with it? it wouldnt make it less effective right?

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I smashed my finger an its turning yellow?

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Smashed thumb not sure if needs to be seen

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My whole bodie hurts. back leggs and shoulders.

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Leggs hurt at night can't rest what cause this?

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Supposing i have legg perthes, do i get a check every month because of it?

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Will i harm my child if i stand him on his leggs at 5 months 2 or 3 times a day

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Is pain common for legg perthes disease?

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I smashed my me on a rock there's swelling and pain should i go to the doctors?

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How can i get a disanosis of legg calves perthes disease?

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