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Each person with allergies will react differently to different dogs, even different dogs in the same breed. Although, certain...
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I have no idea what might cause vaginal swelling. If I were you, I would have it checked by a doctor just to be sure. Hope this...
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Most people who are allergic to sulfa based meds are also allergic to Lamictal. The reaction vary from blisters in the mouth to...
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Arthritis and Cracking Knuckles The reason people associate knuckle-cracking with arthritis is because it makes a cracking noise...
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Asthma1.Exercise-Induced Asthma Exercise can make asthma symptoms worse. This is called exercise-induced asthma. Exercise can...
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Short answer, you cant without a certain degree of risk. The best remedy for allergic reactions (which is what the lamictal rash...
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Sores on the tongueI believe these red bumps on the back of your tongue could possibly be either canker sores or, if you are sick...
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Curing Gum Disease There are many different reasons for gum disease or Periodontal disease and sometimes called "Pyoria". 1)...
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Your dizziness could be caused by an ear infection, but if it is a dental problem, it is probably inflammation of the TMJ bone in...
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Pregnancy can trigger acne or make existing adult acne worse. (On the other hand, some women with acne-prone skin report a...
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Here are several possible explanations from WikiAnswers users: Vascular - There could be some reason for poor circulation to...
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It's life's reminder that you are mortal. Get plenty of exercise, stop eating junk food, love the people around you, and if the...
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You need to go back to the dentist and get put on antibiotics, and they may even need to cut the infected area to get the blood...
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Eating Baby Powder: Various responses from WikiAnswers contributors: Eating nonfood items like laundry starch is a normal...
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Yes. When you notice it take your usual allergy medicine. Also, put an ice pack on the swollen area. Swelling should reduce. See...
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It may be a form of neuropathy caused by medications or an illness. You should report this to your doctor. Also, try Biotene...
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An allergic reaction could cause this or a number of infections, which are not necessarily passed on by having sexual contact. Do...
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---- Arthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as Juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a...
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It's a possibility, but as a preventative measure, you should never eat it. You can remove the brown parts and still eat the...
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Here is advice: No, you can feel very dizzy whilst having an asthma attack obviously due to the restricted oxygen supply tothe...
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I think burning sensation after urination, some itchy sensation, foul-smelling or cloudy urine; these are some kidney infection...
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there was 75 million that was killed from the well known disease called the black death... There were 75 million people that...
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The black death originated central Asia and spread to Europe. It started because of unclean rodents (hamsters etc.) who had...
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Mild Eczema just looks red, perhaps a little inflamed. Most of the skin is super dry anyway (imagine when it's cold and you get...
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The Black Death was a massive plague, named: The Bubonic Plague; which spread through Britain and the rest of Europe in the mid...
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Allergies can show themselves through various skin reactions. The main reactions are rashes (small bumps or larger red patches),...
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Pain throughout the bodyThere are many and various illnesses which could cause such pain. I can appreciate your anxiety about...
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Too much walking or standing could be a possibility, or possibly standing incorrectly. Go to a foot doctor and have them look if...
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Urinary tract infectionSymtoms include: dysuria-painful urination hematuria-blood in urine Increased frequency or urge to...
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Allergies that Cause Shortness of BreathAsthma can manifest itself as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, or all of the...
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The Black Death occurred from 1347-1353. It killed more than 1/3 of Europe's population alone, carried by fleas on rats. It...
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the best way to rid yourself of the pain is to get rid of the gum disease. clean the gumline with a nice soft brush and floss,...
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AnswerThe manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).Bipolar patients in...
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I am assuming that you do not have any other signs/symptoms. It is not unusual to develop a rash or "bumps" in the genital area....
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My son was ridiculously hyperactive in his first four years, then petit mal (absence seizures) were exceptionally noticeable-even...
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Yes you should. For both asthma and allergies, a doctor in general practice may not recognize allergies. Some doctors do...
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There has never been any evidence to support the use of psych meds for the treatment of autism. In fact, some parents report...
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Well, I just positive today and have had a yeast infection for the last three. I have had five pregnancies (2 ended in...
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Signs of an STD You can tell if you have an STD by having a weird color discharge like a yellowish color or it could look like...
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You would need to know about three subjects: (1) eating disorders (2) nutrition and health (3) managing a health care business...
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a pain killer. It is likely that it was given to kill the infection that caused the problem to...
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Asthma and allergiesas far as the relation. allergies tend to triger histamine to be released which can cause swelling, rashes,...
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Yes. After physical activity, you breathe in and let oxygen out. If you don't get enough oxygen, you will have asthma.
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There is no cure for asthma. Asthma is considered a chronic disease without a cure. Although there are many new medicines to...
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no it doesn't asthma affects primarily the lower respiratory area i.e. lungs No, usually the hardness to breath is caused by...
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I have recently suffered the same injury. My knee is puffy and noticeably swollen but with only slight pain and a tendency to...
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Sounds like it could be ring worm. I'd have it checked by a doctor to know for sure. It could just be an irritation that happens...
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I have never heard of that, but you could try it. I do it the old fasioned way. A nice warm bath, heating pad, lots of rest and...
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I was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy in 2001. Leading up to the diagnosis I was getting more and more short of breath,...
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If you are talking about desensitization shots, having been through this with my child, these are things that worked: -explain...
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Living with Fibromyalgia See a therapist who practices Acupuncture and Neurostructural Therapy (NST or Bowen Therapy). I...
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That's a difficult question to answer. How do you define whether one disease is worse than another? Five-year survival rates?...
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Ibuprofen and Arthritis Ibuprofin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like aspirin, that is used to reduce the...
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My son has been off Straterra for 1 week. His rash is subsiding ever so slowly. The spots that he scratched are infected, but I...
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AnswerMRSA is Methicillin Resistant Stapholococcus Aureus. This is an infection resistant to most antibiotics. Yes, you should...
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Asthma is a chronic disease that always includes wheezing as part of its manifestation. However, not all wheezing is asthma....
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Given the time of year you posted your question, my guess would be that your inner thigh rash is most likely heat rash. If...
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An aortic aneurysm is a blowout about to happen. If it never ruptures then the person can live indefinitely - but if it does...
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I think that it might be, b/c that is what happens to me when I read to my class, and I also have other numerous symptoms...
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. RA can be responsible for...
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I tell you Im no doctor but when I was pregnant I read just about everything dealing with pregnancy and never read or heard...
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You present a good question. If you have a policy in place you need to check with your agent and your insurer to confirm in...
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How to avoid the spread of colds, flu, and other viral infections: THE SHORT ANSWER: For the flu, get a vaccination (flu shot or...
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Iatrogenic malnutrition is a protein-calorie malnutrition brought on by treatments, medications and hospitalization.
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It actually makes the sex better if the vein is exposed on the penis, the penis is more sensitive to a woman's vagina. Is it a...
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Yes, you can. Answer Yes. It sucks. Ouch. :( But unfortunately, you probably can't effectively use the treatment creams...
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See your doctor; Seek professional medical attention, because nothing you do at home can treat and eliminate the shingles virus...
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I have Aspergers and I wrote this article not long ago. It may give you an idea of what it's like to have Aspergers, which is on...
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Chocolate allergies have several possible symptoms. A red bumpy rash is among them. Some others are: Headaches Migraines Hay...
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If you're already dehydrated when you start drinking, or are taking Tylenol, Aleve (or anything containing them), or anything...
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I have done a reasonably thorough search and there seems to be no connection. However Ra Does effect cartilage and connective...
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AnswerI have had asthma since I was a kid. at 36 I was diagnosed with copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease one of the major...
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I have the same thing. The doctor diagnosed it today as Infected Dermatitis. And gave me a corisone shot and antibiotic. 10/22/04...
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PRACTICAL: For practical reasons, yes, yeast infection is an STD, because yeast infections can be passed sexually. ACADEMIC:...
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try doing a search for neuralgia. if there are other sympoms, such as blurriness of vision, or sensitivity to light, sounds,...
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Breathlessness and chest tightness are common signs of asthma, though it doesn't definitely mean you have asthma. If your blood...
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Various insects can cause allergic reactions. Wasps, honey bees, hornets, yellow jackets and ants are the insects most likely to...
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I believe it is. I have experienced watery diarrhea and tension headache when I took Potassium pills. Even 1/4 of a 250 mg pill...
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AnswerWe started our yellow lab, Fargo, on desesitization shots about a year ago. I am very frustrated. He used to lick his paws...
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It is possible that you are pregnant, but it sounds to me like you are about to start your period. If you think you are pregnant,...
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Food allergies range from very mild to life-threatening. The mildest symptoms are vague itchiness in the mouth and throat. ...
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Biofeedback is way to enhance a body signal so that one is aware of something that usually occurs at a level below consciousness....
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Very possible, your kidneys and/or liver. The kidneys and liver are the main organs for eliminating toxins from the body. When...
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I would say that it's very likely a liver problem. RPM Paris France
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Microwave therapy is a type of deep heat therapy. The electromagnetic waves pass between electrodes placed on the patient’s skin....
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Addison's disease is a condition in which the adrenal cortex is destroyed resulting in reduced secretion of adrenal hormones....
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Arthritis Arthritis refers mainly to the degeneration or wearing out of a joint, but includes more then 100 different diseases...
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I don't have an answer.Just wanted to let you know that my son has been on straterra for about 6weeks now and in the last 3 days...
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no it cannot generate asthma but it wont help you or anyone around you. in this day and age why would you want to start smoking...
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Some forms of arthritis need early intervention as you run the risk of destroying joints.once they are ruined nothing will fix...
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It all depends how it has progressed and was ignored. The good news is, if caught early and you follow your doctor's...
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Possibly, but there is no consensus on this. Steroids used for asthma treatment such as pulmicort (inhaled or oral) may possibly...
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AnswerAlzheimer's is one possibility, but not the only one.This happened to Michael J. Fox while shooting the film "Doc...
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I read recently in Yahoo health that these symptoms can be associated with ovarian cancer, which was previously thought to be...
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Peter Pan syndrome is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and is not recognized by the...
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A matter of unhealthy habits could be the problem. Drugs, eating habits, or prolonged physical activity can be the reasons behind...
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AnswerBlood tests can be done to look for elevated white blood cell counts, level of particular antibodies, or for reactions with...
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AnswerIt is very common. Allergies are HEREDITARY! They sometimes don't show up until later in life. Your parents don't have to...
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