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does anyone know what stachybotrys and cryptococcus might be?

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Fungus: Stachybotrys is a genus of molds, or asexually-reproducing, filamentous fungi. Cryptococcus (latin for "hidden sphere") is a genus of fungus. These fungi grow in culture as yeasts.

Question 2

help docs! my son has been exposed to stachybotrys mold?

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Look for symptoms: If your son has symptoms he should seek medical attention; exposure to fungi/molds can cause infections, asthma, chronic runny nose, pneumonitis, and sinusitis.  If he is symptom free, stay away from or clean up the mold.

Question 3

what is m.r.s.a.?

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See below: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.  It is a bacteria (s. Aureus) that is resistant to methicillin, an antibiotic.  This makes it resistant to several other standard antibiotics and also gives it a unique virulence due to its genetics.

Question 4

is kremil-s a base?

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:  Kremil - S contains Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide &amp; Simeticone. It is a base that neutralizes acid in the stomach.

Question 5

my b/s is 564 what should i do?

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Need to seek trtmt: I am not an expert here but having elevated blood sugars this high for too long can be life threatening and lead to permanent organ damage.  Could land you in a diabetic coma. You need to seek medical attention with an internist, family practice doc, or endocrinologist to get this under check.

Question 6

whats the cause of lightheadness ?

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Lightheaded : The causes are multiple. You need to see a physician and have an exam to make a definitive diagnosis. Good Lyrics

Question 7

what medicines should be taken in i.b.s?

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Depends: Depends on what type of IBS you have… Constipation type we have a few different medications, for diarrhea type there are fewer options.  Before diagnosing yourself with IBS though, make sure you have colonoscopy and EGD and labs done and an examination as IBS is what we call a diagnosis of exclusion, where we "rule Out" other causes then call it IBS.

Question 8

what are the symptoms that you have a s.t.d ?

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Not many: By far, the most common symptoms for women are a vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. The discharge may or may not be foul smelling. It will be different from your typical discharge. Unlike men, women frequently do not have any burning with urination.

Question 9

what are the chances of getting military waiver(s)?

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Obtaining a medical: waiver depends on a # of things such as what the condition is (some are not waiverable), how severe, if it has been corrected or if it has resolved.

Question 10

whats a fitbit?

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A pedometer: This is a small clip like device that measures the number of steps you take. It also measures the flights of stairs that you climb and estimates calories burned. It is synced with your computer and keeps track of calories eaten if you fill that in by computer or smart phone.
You can look at how you do compared to others your age.

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