Just like in humans, if you do not give them the right nutrition, they will develop an anemia. Diets low in iron or vitamin B 12, folate, etc can cause the same type of anemia. Bleeding the mice will cause...
They are not FDA approved and honestly it is hard to find much info on side effects as that info is put out by the manufacturer and they usually just put the benefits not the side effects as they do not...
Good posioning can come from many things. To avoid food posioning make sure your fruits and vegetables are washed, your hands are clean, your food preparation area is clean, and the food is stored pro perly...
It is also not uncommon for children and teens to have low levels of vitamin d which can also be a cause for muscle pain. In the past 15-20 years the consumption of milk and dairy have decreased signi ficantly...
Have you had enough fluids in before sex? The most common cause of a strong smell in the urine is a concentrated urine. Notice the color of your urine. If it is very pale yellow to almost clear, than you...
Have you heard of diabetic ketoacidosis DKA)? It is very similar. In DKA, the body does not have enough insulin so the body can not use sugars, one of the main breakdown products of carbohydrates. The refore...
It sounds like he is getting mucle cramps and fatigue. Most likely due to the decrease in nutrition in the days before the match, he has less ability to draw on his stores. Therefore, when he needs th e...
You may have pulled or stretched the muscle. Hopefully you did not tear it. Resting the muscle, icing it and elevating it will help it to heal. Since it sounds like you are in school still, chat with your...
If you have osteoarthritis, Tylenol, has been shown to be helpful. The doses were up to 4 grams a day but with this large of a dose, talk to your physician before starting it. The studies did show imp rovement...
Hopefully you have seen your primary care physician (PCP) by now as this could have many reasons. One of the biggest concerns is for congestive heart failure. One of the first signs is fatigue,but swe lling...
Will need more information for this one. For example, normopressure hydrocepahlus can present with change in mental status (confusion/dementia) along with urinary incontince (urinating on yourself) wh ich...
Yes, if you have a low testosterone level. Low testosterone levels or hypogonadism, can present as fatigue, decreased libido, and/or erectile dysfunction. Occasionally it can be associated with sleep apnea...
The blood pressure should be better in the next week and for some even earlier. The best thing, besides taking your medication daily, is to really look at your salt intake and become an expert at read ing...
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints with Addison and it is hard sometimes to get the replacement doses perfect. Addison's or adrenal insuffiency can be caused by a number of things such as in fection...
It depends on the kidney problem. If you are on dialysis, there are many electrolyte derangements and it is possible to have some hair loss, but it is unlikely for folks to go bald. If you have an aut oimmune...
Noticed a 23 year old patient who died of melanoma recently....Tanning beds have increased in popularity in most areas of the country and along with them, the risk of skin cancer. Some states are plan ning...
It is always advisable to quit smoking! If the anxiety was worsened, please talk to your psychiatrist about changing your medication. There are many ways to help you quit smoking but like any bad habi t...
An EKG can be abnormal in many ways, some concerning and some not. If your primary care physician is not worried about your EKG, knowing your history etc, there may not be a need for concern. However, if...
Knowing the size of the parents, doing a physical exam to look for sexondary sexual development, and determining where the child is in their pubertal development will help determine where they are in their...
You will most likely have to restart the series. As long as you are getting the shots, usually the school will let you start. It may also be possible that you recieved them when you were younger and i f...
An increase in Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) usually shows up as large red blood cells. This can be from a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. It can also be there due to a liver disorder. If there has been...
If an imaging study has been done and the physician is clear what the cause of the back pain is, epidural injections can be very helpful to decrease pain and return a patient to their usual activities of...
The patient should always have the right to remove themselves from the study as frustrating as it might be to the researcher and study team. Having patients drop out of a study is just as important to study...
The patient should always have the right to remove themselves from the study as frustrating as it might be to the researcher and study team. Having patients drop out of a study is just as important to study...
If Actinic keratosis are multiple, some dermatologists will use a cream with 5FU. If there is only one spot, it can be taken off with either liquid nitrogen or surgery.
Greasy hair is not going to cause hair loss, but since there is a genetic tendency, you should be checked for other causes of hair loss such as iron deficiency, skin infection, hormone imbalance. Yes minoxidil...