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You will find medical questions asked by people like you and answers to them. These will be the most frequently asked medical questions and covers almost all topics ranging from emotional turmoil, psychological disturbances, sexual problems, contraception to viruses and illegal drugs.
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Question: Why do some children get warts and not others? Answer: About 25% of the population are susceptible to the virus that causes warts. The rest of us are immune. Once the virus enters the skin, it develops extremely slowly until the low-grade infection induces the growth of a wart at that site.
Question: I am bleeding from the back passage after passing a motion. Is this serious? Answer: Bleeding of this nature is most commonly caused by piles. These are dilated veins that are caused by constipation and straining. When hard motions are passed, the small veins around the anus become damaged and become thin-walled and swollen.
Question: What is the difference between a decongestant and an expectorant? I find these medical terms very confusing. Answer: A decongestant is designed to unplug the phlegm that is blocking the nose, sinuses and throat of someone with a cold or flu.
Question: I' ve had two ectopic pregnancies leaving me with two ' stumps' for Fallopian tubes. What is the danger of having another one? Answer: ' Ectopic' means ' in the wrong position' , so an ectopic pregnancy is one in which the baby is developing in the wrong position.
Question: I have a numb patch to one side of my spine. I often feel a twinge or burning sensation in this area, i have noticed the numbness for some time, and it seems to be getting worse. Your advice on this matter would be appreciated. Answer:
Question: Would you please explain what an autoimmune disease is? I have been told this is the cause of my arthritis: Answer: Autoimmune diseases can be explained as the body rejecting part of its normal tissue, that for an unexplained reason, it suddenly considers to be foreign tissue.
Question: How can I keep my skin from drying out on my summer holiday? Answer: Although avoiding the sun is a good prescription for keeping your skin supple, let' s face it: you' re likely to ignore that at least some of the time. And anyway, moderate sunlight on your skin is actually good for you.
Question 17: I read that chromium can increase the risk of cancer. Is this true? Question 18: Is it true that cancer is largely genetic? Question 19: My sister is having chemotherapy for cancer. Is there anything to help reduce the side effects? Question 20: What are your views on the use of laetrile (B17) for cancer treatment/prevention ...