Question 1

how long after a bite until you see the first symptom of kala azar?

Accepted Answer

Few days - 8 months: Kala azar (leishmania) is caused a parasite which is spread by the bite of an infected sandfly. There are several forms of leishmania from different parts of the globe; each has it's own set of symptoms. Travelers are most likely to encounter a chronic, non-healing skin sore. Treatment usually requires the help of an infectious disease specialist. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 2

i had latvh,bs,&o in 2008. do i need to see gyn for anything. symptom free & really do not have the time :-)?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: At this point, your primary doctor should suffice.  Especially if you have no symptoms.

Question 3

is a symptom of macular degeneration the need for brighter light to see or can that occur with other conditions?

Accepted Answer

Yes and Yes: Macular degeneration can lead to the need for more light to read.  So can cataract, the need for glasses, presbyopia, etc.

Question 4

is "a sense of impending doom" a symptom that something could be wrong? am taking bupropian and tysabri (natalizumab). should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: A sense of impending doom is one of the symptoms of a panic attack, though you do not mention other symptoms.  First see your medcal doc and if all is well, see a psychiatrist.

Question 5

if 40 yo has excess growth hormone from overproduction of gh-releasing hormone could growing taller be only symptom they see or would there be others?

Accepted Answer

Other symptoms: And adult with excess growth hormone will experience enlargement of the jaw and hands and feet but since the growth plates of the large bones are usually sealed,there is minimal height growth.

Question 6

what is proprioception dysfunction syndrome? what kind of specialist can diagnose and treat pds? will prism lens alone fix the problems? how long does it take to see symptom improvement? any other differential diagnoses to consider and exclude?

Accepted Answer

: I think you are more likely to get better information for you if you tell your symptoms rather than diagnosis of proprioception dysfunction syndrome. You know it has not just to do with eyes and more to do with nerve information and it could be caused by different things; including vitamin B 12 deficiency may affect proprioception. It is an affliction that may require multimodal management.

Question 7

i've got a virus and one symptom is diarrhea. i have it frequent. sometimes i need to go three times within the same few minutes. when see a dr?

Accepted Answer

How long?: How many days have you been ill? You want to make sure you are hydrated, so if you feel like you cannot keep enough liquid down then see your MD. If you are also urinating then you are probably ok. The electrolytes lost with diarrhea are sodium chloride and potassium.

Question 8

dec mono, absolute was high .71 all other was normal. last week it was 1.02 all else was normal only symptom is an ongoing cough. x-rays normal. im in between drs so i have to wait 3 more weeks to see the new one. what could be causing this. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Mononucleosis is one of perhaps 200 possibilities. Go to uptodate.com and read more and discuss with your team.

Also always put normal values for your lab.

Question 9

i only see blood when i wipe is that a symptom of birth control ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: There is not enough information to answer this question.  If you are saying you only see blood when you wipe and this is during your period then yes, birth control pills and other types of hormone containing birth control can make your bleeding very light.  If it is not during your period you should ask again with more information

Question 10

i can see shaky hands  whats this symptom refers to    i do mastrubation     is this related to mastrubation?

Accepted Answer

Tremors: Shaking off the hands is called tremors, it can be related to anxiety, liver disease, neurologic disease. Some people also have benign tremors. You need a detailed examination and lab testing to know what is exactly causing it.

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How long after a bite until you see the first symptom of kala azar?

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I had latvh,bs,&o in 2008. do i need to see gyn for anything. symptom free & really do not have the time :-)?

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Is a symptom of macular degeneration the need for brighter light to see or can that occur with other conditions?

A member asked:

Is "a sense of impending doom" a symptom that something could be wrong? am taking bupropian and tysabri (natalizumab). should i see a dr?

A member asked:

If 40 yo has excess growth hormone from overproduction of gh-releasing hormone could growing taller be only symptom they see or would there be others?

A member asked:

What is proprioception dysfunction syndrome? what kind of specialist can diagnose and treat pds? will prism lens alone fix the problems? how long does it take to see symptom improvement? any other differential diagnoses to consider and exclude?

A member asked:

I've got a virus and one symptom is diarrhea. i have it frequent. sometimes i need to go three times within the same few minutes. when see a dr?

A member asked:

Dec mono, absolute was high .71 all other was normal. last week it was 1.02 all else was normal only symptom is an ongoing cough. x-rays normal. im in between drs so i have to wait 3 more weeks to see the new one. what could be causing this. thanks?

A member asked:

I only see blood when i wipe is that a symptom of birth control ?

A member asked:

I can see shaky hands whats this symptom refers to i do mastrubation is this related to mastrubation?

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