Cold itself doesn't make you sick, but sudden shifts in body and ambient temperature act as a stressor on the system. That stress weakens your immune response, making you more vulnerable to getting hit by something else...
Angela Wright said:Just so we're clear, you're talking about an inflamed sebaceous gland, not some internal infection manifesting as swollen lymph nodes.
I'm not talking about inflammation. It doesn't even have to be inflamed, especially if there's no pain; the duct just gets blocked and the buildup stretches it out. Sure, a swollen node could signal nearby inflammation, but that usually hurts. As for the rest... you should know some lymph nodes are easy to feel because they're right under the skin, like on your neck or groin. But if one hits over 10mm, go see a doctor because that’s a sign of inflammation👍
If it were actually inflamed, it would hurt. What you have is just a blocked sebaceous gland where things build up under the skin, creating a movable, round lump that isn't infected. Once inflammation sets in, then you'll feel the pain and need to see
You beat me by ten minutes. I’m working an ER shift, so I got pulled away mid-sentence for an exam and didn't realize you'd already replied. Sorry if you're pissed...😉
I didn't say they were drinking it; I'm just pointing out that liver enzymes spike when you consume more alcohol. I don't see how strep would have anything to do with that. Maybe someone else can make that connection...
Megan Peterson87 said:Voltaren 50 mg works better... Eventually, you won't even need it. Strengthening those pelvic muscles through exercise helps too. But honestly, it all comes down to your mindset...
I don't know how much you weigh, but a 25 mg dose is basically for kids. Though if that tiny amount actually works for you, then fine...
Kimberly Davis52, you're a legend. I don't know how old you are, but you should seriously consider medical school! :-) 1. Meconium has nothing to do with the umbilical cord. The baby just swallows amniotic fluid, which is totally normal in the womb. Some goes through the digestive tract and some gets peed out. It's basically a tiny human eating and going to the bathroom... Nothing happens because amniotic fluid is sterile. 2. It isn't more dangerous; there aren't even blood vessels there, just one thin little ligament. Nothing would happen. Obliterated means it's basically gone, no function left. Under the skin, you've got abdominal organs like the liver, intestines, stomach, spleen... before those, you have fat, muscle... the abdominal wall.
AST and ALT levels can spike due to a million different things, most of which aren't even a big deal. For instance, if someone goes a bit too hard on the drinks, their transaminases will likely be up the next day. However, if they stay elevated alongside fatty liver issues, you'll need to look into a liver biopsy. stormyhawk15, sorry if I'm scaring you... On the bright side: your enzyme levels aren't actually that high. Usually, we start worrying when they're 3 or 4 times above the normal range. Maybe try getting tested at a different lab... sometimes the reagents just aren't up to par.
hahaha you really do love getting into every little detail. That tiny scrap of umbilical cord left in your gut just turns into something resembling a ligament. Nothing's going to happen, and you aren't going to hurt it—you'd be more likely to rupture your liver from a blow first...
BE stands for base excess, which points to acidosis caused by hypoxia. But honestly, that doesn't tell the whole story; kids have an incredible ability to bounce back if something was compromised. In most cases, they pull through with just some physical therapy and develop normally enough...
Maria Barrett53 said:Birth control pills seriously minimize period cramps; you barely even notice the flow. It’s much lighter, just a few drops. Feels great. When I'm off the pill, I use Voltaren 50 mg suppositories. You just insert it (it's super easy) and within 20 minutes, it acts like local anesthesia for your entire pelvic area. It doesn't mess with your stomach since you aren't swallowing anything... it's amazing. Try it.
You mean Voltaren 50 mg. Medical literature suggests starting ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin...) three days before your period starts, so give that a shot...
Amanda Lee42 said:It’s useless. When you have a toothache, nothing else compares. Voltaren and ibuprofen didn't do squat for me, and I ended up dealing with massive stomach issues from taking too many NSAIDs... But with Tramal, even just 50 mg a day is enough to dull the pain so you can actually function...
Sure, but using Tramal for a toothache is overkill...
Angela Wright said:Hmm. When I first started reading this, my mind went straight to the thyroid, too. But once you mentioned blood in your stool, I started thinking it might be some kind of internal bleeding—like a perforated stomach ulcer—and that whole feeling of weakness could just be anemia setting in because of the blood loss. My honest advice? You need to immediately get to a doctor. Internal bleeding isn't something you can just sit around and wait for to resolve itself. I don't want to freak you out completely, though; there’s still a chance it’s just a thyroid issue combined with something minor like hemorrhoids. But whether it's one or the other, the only way to know for sure is to have a doctor run the tests.
A little bit of red blood isn't even a big deal, which is why people don't mention it. Since her blood work came back normal, those symptoms definitely aren't related to a few drops of blood...
fadedbear8 said:What would be an alternative for period cramps? A few times when I didn't have Voltaren at home, I took Advil, but it doesn't feel nearly as effective.
That won't do much for you... according to most medical advice, it works best if you start taking it two days before your period starts and continue for three days straight... Alternatives: Dexedrin, Naproxen, Analgin??, or just some Tylenol...
Voltaren is incredible... :-) As someone in the medical field, I reach for it whenever I have a headache, and it honestly works wonders. All this noise about diclofenac is just media hype; nothing has actually been proven yet. I do have a question for DUMBLEDORE or James Watson84 since they're clearly doctors. I'm visiting from Canada and can't find any Rapid here—it seems like Pfizer stopped making it or their supplies are too low to export. Is that true? Such a shame...