Question 1

to much wind for a baby before three weeks old will cause colic. is that true or a cultural thing?

Accepted Answer

Old wives tales: The wind blowing by an infant has nothing to do with their pattern of fussiness. Some would have you believe that it causes them to swallow more air & get bloated. In fact, crying itself often leads to air swallowing so a fussy baby requires no extra wind to do the deed.

Question 2

is bullying in middle school a big cause of problems later in life?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can.: Bullying canhave very negative, long lasting effects on one's self esteem and self confidence.  If one is still struggling with the consequences of trauma such as bullying, starting therapy targeting these issues would be advisable.

Question 3

depression caused by being constantly subject to bullying. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Working with a therapist to develop better means of self-protection.  Confrontation may not be the best idea, as bullies tend to pick their victims because they believe the person lacks the ability to defend their selves well.  There are many good books on the subject as well both for children and teens, as well as, adults.  Yes, it is quite common in the adult world as well.

Question 4

won't excise put extra pressure on a buling disk causeing it to rupture. scared of moving incase i make it worse. thank you.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You should discuss your concerns with your physician. A bulging disc can compress nerves exiting the spine and may cause numbness, tingling and weakness in your extremities depending on the level where it exits.  He/she can discuss treatment options with you.

Question 5

can bullying cause some sort of ptsd? it's been years and i still think about it, it makes me lose concentration in what i'm doing due to emotions

Accepted Answer

Bullying: Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you have been bullied. Bullying can absolutely cause a PTSD reaction. Bullying is a major problem that has caused a lot of emotional duress for many people. Please remember that you are not alone! There are many resources that you can reach out to for this problem. I would encourage you to visit the following site: 
http://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/

Question 6

i read that childhood bullying and anxiety disorders cause telomeres to be ruined and make you age prematurely and get diseases is this true?

Accepted Answer

: There have been studies that have linked stress with shortend telomeres. Telomeres normally shorten with age and so speeding up the shortening process is thought to be associated with cellular aging, risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. So any stress in your life from before birth onward can have this affect, childhood bullying and anxiety disorders included.

Question 7

what causes frequent urination,abdominal pain, no burning, no foul discharge ? also i have a negative cultural test

Accepted Answer

There are a number: of different possibilities to explain your symptoms including STDs, systemic illnesses (diabetes) and others. It would be best to be evaluated by a health care professional to sort it all out. Make an appointment today.

Question 8

in terms of a man having a beard or being clean shaven, is there any medical or hygienic reason why one would be favourable over the other?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: Unless you have some skin condition such as pseudofolliculitis barbae,  the choice to have or not have facial hair is a completely personal cosmetic and fashion decision.

Question 9

what are the differences between ischaemia and infarction in terms of definition,cause and clinical example?

Accepted Answer

Dead tissue: heart pain of ischemia is angina and is reversible.
Heart pain of infarction is a heart attack and dead muscle.
Both are caused by atherosclerosis commonly, and low oxygen to the tissue.
Similar with brain TIA and stroke.

Question 10

if someone's bp is usually 90/60, will a rise to 120/80 or 130/90 hurt him/cause symptoms, or is bp only considered in absolute not relative terms?

Accepted Answer

Good Question: You get extra credit for 90/60, but it doesn't hurt you to rise up to 120/80 or 130/90. These should be monitored though for even higher readings. Low numbers are only a problem if they are associated with lightheadedness. To answer the question you actually asked, as a general rule, blood pressure is more absolute than relative.

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Depression caused by being constantly subject to bullying. any advice?

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Won't excise put extra pressure on a buling disk causeing it to rupture. scared of moving incase i make it worse. thank you.

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Can bullying cause some sort of ptsd? it's been years and i still think about it, it makes me lose concentration in what i'm doing due to emotions

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I read that childhood bullying and anxiety disorders cause telomeres to be ruined and make you age prematurely and get diseases is this true?

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What causes frequent urination,abdominal pain, no burning, no foul discharge ? also i have a negative cultural test

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In terms of a man having a beard or being clean shaven, is there any medical or hygienic reason why one would be favourable over the other?

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What are the differences between ischaemia and infarction in terms of definition,cause and clinical example?

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If someone's bp is usually 90/60, will a rise to 120/80 or 130/90 hurt him/cause symptoms, or is bp only considered in absolute not relative terms?

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