Question 1

my boyfriend had been feeling a bit nauseous with decreased appetite for a few days, but felt better yesterday, so i saw him. no vomiting or diarrhea. is it likely he had a virus or something contagious? im nervous to get sick?

Accepted Answer

: Always a possibility aside from indigestion. If no longer symptomatic there is a good possibility that he was no longer contagious at the time you saw him.

Question 2

some people get sick when they see organs in a movie. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Reactions: It may be a physiologic reaction to something that is upsetting to them.  To some it renders no reaction - but to others it may instill fear or seem horrific.

Question 3

can i get sick by raking leaves?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Nausea and vomiting after exercise can be a symptoms of heart disease....

Question 4

how can you get sick in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Illness vs season: Contrary to popular belief, sickness/illness aren't caused by season per se but by germs. In other words, winter season isn't why someone gets a cold. Colds are caused by viruses which you can pick up year round. But perhaps certain viruses can survive better in colder climates which explains influenza season every winter (http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-01/fyi-why-winter-flu-season).

Question 5

how do i get a sick note for work

Accepted Answer

Ask your physician: when you see your physician explained to him or her that you need a sick note for being out of work.

Question 6

can i get sick from exercising too much?

Accepted Answer

Can occur!: Exercising to vigorously on a regular basis increases susceptibility to viral and bacterial infections!

Question 7

anytime i eat , i get sick. really naushus ?

Accepted Answer

Many things: How long has this been going on?  Do you feel sick?  Fever?  Other symptoms.?  Depends on your age and risk factors.  You could have liver and or gallbladder disease.  You could just have a common virus.  You may have many kinds or stomach ailments from gastritis to ulcers and more.  You could have some type of obstructive process in your GI tract.  You should be seen and evaluated.

Question 8

could i get sick from a bite of raw hamburger?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the meat was tainted.

Question 9

is july really the worst month to get sick? why?

Accepted Answer

Doctors time off.: Not really an urban legend.  Weekend is the worst proven times to be ill, because hospitals and clinics are at half staff.  In july, many doctors take family breaks, and there may be fewer to take care of you.

Question 10

to get disability payments how sick do you need to be?

Accepted Answer

THAT NEEDS TO BE : Established by a physician, and then the disability commission in your area.

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My boyfriend had been feeling a bit nauseous with decreased appetite for a few days, but felt better yesterday, so i saw him. no vomiting or diarrhea. is it likely he had a virus or something contagious? im nervous to get sick?

A member asked:

Some people get sick when they see organs in a movie. why is that?

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Can i get sick by raking leaves?

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How can you get sick in the winter?

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How do i get a sick note for work

A member asked:

Can i get sick from exercising too much?

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Anytime i eat , i get sick. really naushus ?

A member asked:

Could i get sick from a bite of raw hamburger?

A member asked:

Is july really the worst month to get sick? why?

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To get disability payments how sick do you need to be?

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