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Hair thinning and hormone levels

Maria — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:09:03 +0000

Hi, I was just wondering if it is normal to notice some thinning of hair above the temple area. Like upper hairline on both sides and going inward about a little bit. Can that be normal or maybe not. I’m not sure if that makes sense, but I woke up one morning and noticed it [...]

Shortness of breath, high blood pressure & other symptoms

Maria — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:34:33 +0000

Well it all started out about 2 weeks ago on monday. i was really having shortness of breath, my pulse was very high, high blood pressure, etc and i am 13 so this is abnormal. so i went to er because it started to get really bad, they said i was very dehydrated and my [...]

Gallbladder removal

Maria — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:13:49 +0000

I am a 23-year-old male. My Gallbladder was removed 3 days ago(Tues. June 9, ‘09) due to Gallstones. My surgeon never explained to me anything to expect after the operation nor anything to do with lacking a Gallbladder. I go see my surgeon this coming Monday for a follow-up and to have the staples removed from my [...]

Swollen tongue

Maria — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:11:57 +0000

A friend of mine has a swollen tongue and he cannot eat, drink or even swallow his own saliva? its been like this for the past two days, he says the pain is so bad that it makes his eyes water, and he feels a burning sensation in his tongue. what could this be? how [...]

Potential risks from the side effects of dementia drugs

Maria — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:49:15 +0000

A new study suggests that the adverse effects of some dementia drugs could be placing the elderly patients at risk. Cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon and Reminyl) have been proven effective in managing some symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Medical professionals are aware of the possible side effects of this class of [...]

Nausea

Maria — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:20:00 +0000

For the past two - three weeks I get nauseous after eating. It does not matter how little I eat or what I eat, I always feel ill afterward. The nausea last from anywhere from 30 minutes to about 2 hours. Shortly after it goes away, I am usually very hungry. Posted by: Maria/MD Health Forum.com [...]

Exercise-induced symptoms

Maria — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:41:42 +0000

The other day my husband was working out, just doing some cardio and suddenly he went into a cold sweat, blacking out, nausea, pressure/pain in eyes. We just thought he didn’t get enough water and I believe he was ok for the rest of the session. Last night, he was at soccer practice and the same [...]

First Swine Flu DNA Test: Unveiled and Delivered

Maria — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:14:40 +0000

A team of genetics experts in Southampton have produced swine flu real-time PCR kit, the world’s first DNA test for influenza A(H1N1). The first shipment of rapid-results tests has been sent to Mexico and various territories to aid the authorities in monitoring the number of suspected cases. The test kit [...]

Cervical spondylosis

Maria — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:46:03 +0000

I have stiff neck when I getup in the morning..I have to sit hrs on my desk and the pain in neck wnt go. I try to take breaks and do neck exercise..pain becomes less after it but wont go away. I also do body building and I am very sure not to pickup heavy weight [...]

Acid reflux, right abdominal pain and other symptoms

Maria — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:05:02 +0000

On June 2008 I was hospitalized and diagnosed with GERD grade B (through endoscopy), and still on minimum medication until now (lanzoprazole 30 mg once daily). Lately I breathed short and heavily, I even found myself awaken one night long because of this breathing problem. My doctor gave me an antacid and said that I had [...]