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Could Daily Exposure To Rust Cause Tetanus Or Some Other Type Of Illness
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Could daily exposure to rust cause tetanus or some other type of illness?
Not tetanus: Tetanus is caused by bacteria that may live on rusty nails and is introduced by a puncture wound. Chronic exposure to rust dust can lead to inhalation and abnormal chest xray findings as well as exacerbate airway reactivity. ...Read more
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Can worrying too much about a certain disease or illness cause actual physical symptoms related to the certain disease?
Possible: The mind has powerful influence on the body functions...In med school, while studying different diseases, some students develop "vicarious illnesses". This also happens with the "placebo effect"...Men whose wives are pregnant may experience "pseudo-pregnancy symptoms"...Best to talk with your family doc about your fears and possible referral for counseling. ...Read more
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Are there any certain skin infections that may cause flu like symptoms or severe illness?
Possibly: Cellulitis may extend beyond the boundries of the skin either into underlying tissues and create fasciitis, myositis, osteomyelitis, etc. The organisms can also enter the blood stream and create sepsis. You may also be seeing cutaneous manifestations of a systemic illness rather than just a skin infection. ...Read more
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Can a case of severe allergic skin reaction be related to water intoxication?
Probably not: Allergic reaction r usually mediated by an antibody called ige in the body. Ige has to bind usually large molecules, such as proteins to cause an allergic reaction. Water molecule is very small. It will not be recognized by human ige. So no one will be truly "allergic" to water. In the rare cases of aquatic urticaria, contact of skin to water can trigger hives, but not a true allergic process. ...Read more
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Can the overgrowth of yeast in the body cause pneumonia or increase your risk for getting pneumonia or are they two unrelated things ?
Generally unrelated: Where would yeast be overgrowing. This theory of yeast overgrowth producing many other issues has never been scientifically proven and when subjected to inquiry does not stand up. Now, if you are immune suppressed, like with HIV disease you can have multiple illnesses simultaneously and this can include systemic yeast infections and pneumonia. Hope this is not you. Have a good thanksgiving. ...Read more
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How can one try to avoid cancer or any other type of disease that can cause death?
Healthy lifestyle : Can't avoid all cancer, but it is said that 50-60% of cancer deaths could be prevented if people did not use tobacco products, ate well, exercised, and led a healthy lifestyle. Don't know the numbers for cardiopulmonary disease but i would guess they are probably as significant. People have to be responsible for their actions and realize they bring consequences. Good question. ...Read more
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Can a long-term exposure to vapors of certain chemicals (e.G. Acrylic acid) cause an erectile dysfunction in men?
Doubtful: Despite the 'pop' idea that 'chemicals' cause everything, if this were the explanation the same thing would be happening to the other men who work the same job. Erectile dysfunction has a variety of causes. If your favorite thoughts / pictures / videos / partner(s) don't get you hard like they should, a full checkup including hemochromatosis and prolactinoma screening is in order. ...Read more
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Could exposure of the eye to certain substances or particles cause vision loss?
Yes: substances that are acidic and basic can cause damage to the structures of the eye. resulting scarring and damage can cause potentially significant visual disturbance and impairment. ...Read more
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Can certain types of exercise aggravate an existing dvt? Possibly cause another piece to break off and maybe result in a pe?
Uncertain: There is evidence that early walking exercise can be started in uncomplicated DVT within the first day after appropriate anticoagulant treatment & use of compression devices. Walking daily anywhere between 1-5 miles is associated with improvements in pain & swelling, and no increased risk of pe, compared to bed rest. Currently we lack data on the safety of vigorous or aggresive exercise after dvt. ...Read more
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What else besides bacterial or viral conjuctivitis can cause severe light sensivitity in a small child?
Many things: There can be problems in the retina (back of the eye), they can have central nervous system issues like meningitis, and other issues. This is something which should prompt you to see a pediatrician. ...Read more
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Any ideas of what could cause a sudden onset of multiple food intolerances/allergies and well as severe outdoor allergies as an adult?
Immune intolerance: Loss of immune tolerance to certain agents you were exposed to before can happen, something alters the immune response, in your case outdoor allergies and at the same time ? Food allergies can happen if you have allergies to certain pollens which cross react with some food elements, fruits mainly, better see an allergist for evaluation, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area ...Read more
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What are some of the things a person with depression can get due to it. E.G. Headache, pain in eye, etc & to what extent false pain may be also felt?
Complete eval.: It is always a good idea to have a complete medical evaluation in addition to starting treatment for depression. This is especially true when there is headache, pain in eye etc. Treatment for depression may involve medication or psychotherapy or both. ...Read more
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Not marijuana itself but can some of the pesticides during the growing process cause strep throat by chance or any history or proof of such findings ?
No: Strep throat is only caused by the germ group A streptococcus.You can get throat irritation from many things, but you only get strep by being exposed to this germ. ...Read more
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How can a non bacterial infection of throat which is around voice box and not visible be identified? Ie any fungal or other type of infections?, thank
Well: Its likely a virus, like the cold, causing laryngitis. That would be my bet. ...Read more
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Can sun poisoning cause other sickness? Will sun poisoning cause other types of sickness or lower immunity system in our bodies?
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Skin cancer: Too much sun can leading to aging skin and can lead to skin cancer as well. ...Read more
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Can sun poisoning cause other sickness? Will sun poisoning cause other types of sickness or lower immunity system in our bodies?
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Yes and No: Sun poison can cause severe rash, blistering of the skin, fever and chills. Place you at risk for other problems such as melanoma, skin rinkles by breaking down collogen etc etc. Sun exposure does not lower your immune system. Everyone needs sun. Sun helps to activate vitamin vitamin d for instance. Sun can also cause cataracts, damage dna and cause oxygen radicals to form which cause harm. ...Read more
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Can anxiety and stress and sleep deprivation due to fear of an exposure which occured in reality cause real symptoms of HIV like white tongue,thrush?
Anxiety: can cause a dry mouth. ( flight or fight response) Candida albicans causes thrush. a simple test can confirm the latter. Taking antibiotics can increase your risk of getting thrush (kill off the normal bacterial flora) If you think you have thrush have it looked at and get it treated. ...Read more
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Would a one time exposure to concrete dust under a minute cause any health problems like asbestosis or silicosis, how does body take care of tiny amt?
No, no problema: It takes chronic exposure over many years before any kind of dust can affect or damage the lungs. Our lungs, have a natural, good filtering(Nose) and cleaning system(mucosal Cilia) to protect themselves and can expel minimal exposure like you have mentioned. ...Read more
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How does you cure or reduce the symptoms of adult atopy? Tired of skin reactions to various things.
Atopy: There is no cure for atopy which is not usually a reaction to outside things but rather an internal problem. Prescription strength steroid creams and moisturizers are effective at minimizing the signs and symptoms. ...Read more
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Can a laser for a simple retinal tear cause or increase your risk of getting a cataract from heat or some other factor? How likely is this ?
Not likely: The typical light spectrum of lasers used to treat retinal tears will pass through the lens with practically no absorption. There is no risk of cataracts from this although you are at an age when cataracts start to become more common. But blame your age and not your laser treatment. ...Read more
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