Question 1

what is white jacket syndrome?

Accepted Answer

White Coats: This is a phrase that represents an underlying anxiety while one is visiting the doctor's office. The blood pressure often is elevated when one has this acute anxiety.

Question 2

would a life jacket help if a tsunami strikes?

Accepted Answer

Not much: If you are struck by the major aspect of the tsunami wave, the life jacket will be of little help.  If you are at a low velocity, low volume edge of the wave it might give some help.  The best way to be around a tsunami is to be somewhere else or be incredibly lucky.

Question 3

can going out in the cold without a jacket give you a cough?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but: breathing cold air can induce a cough for people who have some inflammation in the airways.  If you do cough with cold air, see your doctor to make sure that you don't have a mild case of asthma.  If you are a smoker , then this may be the explanation.  Going out in the cold without a jacket gives you a shiver not a cough if you are otherwise healthy.

Question 4

i begin to sweat very easily, and it becomes excessive. is there anything i could do? it occurs even when i don't wear a jacket outside.

Accepted Answer

You should see a doc: Could be a thyroid or other hormonal disorder. Depending on the cause, there should be something that will help.

Question 5

cold house temperature 36.0 oral. t shirt on. is this normal because its a cold room? shouldnt my body heat itself up? friend had jacket on 37.0

Accepted Answer

36 isn't that low: no, that isn't abnormal. Furthermore if you feel it is cold that is a sign the temperature control are working (first sign is noticing that it is cold).

Question 6

is 5'3" and 78lbs a dangerous weight? everyone says i look healthy but no one knows i purge and starve myself all day. in a jacket, hide, 95 out...

Accepted Answer

Very dangerous: It is dangerous. You are malnourished due to starvation. Please see your doctor for help.

Question 7

i don't think you guys are even reading my questions. cold feeling in my chest that bothers me a lot. i have to wear a jacket. it's not normal right?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm...: This is a challenging question given what is presented. A localized sensation of cold in the chest could be how your body interprets pain in the region--for instance, an erosion (sore) in the esophagus or stomach may be perceived in many ways by an individual. True loss of core temperature could be a thyroid issue or low blood sugar. I would first recommend an exam and possibly chest XR to start.

Question 8

i've been really hot and get cold chills what's wrong with me? i'm usually verry cold. all my life i've needed jacets on. but the past week or so i've been really hot and get random coldchills. it's to the point i barely need a jacket outside. help please

Accepted Answer

Chills : Chills can be a sign of infection, especially if you have fever as well. Do you have any other signs of infection (sore throat, ear pain, burning with urination, rashes etc.?). If your chills don't go away you should visit your doctor for a medical exam and treatment as deemed necessary.
Best of luck.

Question 9

what is a body jacket?

Accepted Answer

Brace yourself...: A body jacket is a rigid brace used to protect your spine by immoblizing it.  It is custom fit for the individual; usually by an experienced orthopedist; and the user needs to be instructed in how to both put it on; and take it off.  It can also be utulized to treat children with severe curvatures of the spine(or scoliosis).

Question 10

can you get pregnant from humping a jacket?

Accepted Answer

What? : I am not sure what you mean by this. The only way to get pregnant is for sperm from the penis to be deposited inside of the vagina. Rubbing against inanimate objects does not lead to pregnancy.

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Is 5'3" and 78lbs a dangerous weight? everyone says i look healthy but no one knows i purge and starve myself all day. in a jacket, hide, 95 out...

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I don't think you guys are even reading my questions. cold feeling in my chest that bothers me a lot. i have to wear a jacket. it's not normal right?

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I've been really hot and get cold chills what's wrong with me? i'm usually verry cold. all my life i've needed jacets on. but the past week or so i've been really hot and get random coldchills. it's to the point i barely need a jacket outside. help please

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