Sunday, October 25, 2009
I have had this cold for two weeks the cough is getting worst and now my throat feels raw,what cold that be?
Answer:
Do these... u will be fine in 2 days.1) Gogle ur mouth (throat) with warm salt water for every 2 hrs a day.2) Mix coarse pepper powder with Honey and eat it whenver u have cough( U will feel as if the throat is burning even more, but the good news is, it means u r getting cured)Avoid drinking water when u take the pepper %26 honey . coz it has to work effectively.3) Drink hot Chicken or veg soup to smoothen the throat.
You may want to call your dr. it may be walking pneumonia.
Did you fly with that lawyer dude who had TB?
I would have to say sinuses- but don't hold me to it.
i once saw this Grey's Anatomy episode, and this guy had a similar problem, it turned out to be a tumor, I'm not trying to frighten you, and it got fixed easily. Or it could be that your stressed, tired, or pneumonia. Get to the doctor, if he cant figure it out, go to the hospital and get checked up.
I may not be right but i hope this helps!
Same thing happend to me for 1 month it was bronchitis, maybe you have that.
Looks like u started off with a Viral infection (COLD) followed by a bacterial infection . All this culd be low immunity. U need gud food,freshair, vitamins %26 a good doc.!
simple. this is throat infection. consult yur doctor and be ok. get well soon
I have had psoriasis for 35 years. i have tried all sorts of creams, tar based etc.?
the one that works best for me is dovobet, they say dont use it for long periods but i have been useing it for several years, using it three or four times a week. the best thing is the cream doesnt stain. i have been able to wear short sleeved shirts for a few years now and also go swiming. i would like to know why they say dont use it, apart from thining the skin what else is it supposed to do. my doctor never told me only to use for a short period of time, but then again like what a few people have mentioned, they don't seem to want to know.
Answer:
http://www.oldapothecary.co.uk/...Have a look for alternative remedies on here. My dad uses some oil from here for his Psoriasis and it works very well. If you need any more advice email me.
My mum has suffered from psoriasis for most of her life and it flares up really bad at times then it can die down. Usually stress sets it off really bad. She had light therapy at the hospital - basically just controlled sun beds and it cleared up amazingly. She has loads of creams including dovobet, diprobase, dovonex. She has been told to take plenty fish oils and eat a healthy diet and no alcohol. Dont use perfumed or fragrances products. She seems to be coping well with it considering its very widespread to her scalp and all over her body.
I've heard that sunlamps work quite well?
it is a steroid cream that's why! thinning your skin will not be helpful to your problem instead it can bring on secondary infection, skin becomes more sensitive and irritable easily, sun exposure will be intolerable. u should depend more on moisturiser to keep the skin moist
I answerd a similar question yesterday so I wish to be breif if you go yo my name you can bpick up the answer there , but in essence I said my fater and sister had had this condition my fatheres was chronic and made him a recluse both of my relations got arthrits often this si a result in thai s disease as both are auto immune . Normal medicine does not cure the condition a fwe days rago there was a nrticle in the times about a new treatment effective for two months then the condition came back with the sam e viralence
Go to a TCM traditional chiinese medicine or Homeopath there can be quite a few reasons for this condition , But to a homeopath it is usually what is called the PSORIC miasm
Hello:Dovobet is a combination psoriasis treatment - it is part Calcipitriene and a potent steroid. Calcipitriene by it self was originally brought to the market as Dovonex and it is a vitamin D derivative. The precautions for Dovonex is that it can lead to in increase in calcium. The way Dovonex worked was that it slowed down the cycling of the psoriasis. Cortisone/steroids work by healing the scaling skin but it thins it out. Also applying too much cortisone/steroids to your skin could also cause your adrenal glands to stop producing cortisone which is even worse. By putting the two of them together you have two different effective ways to go after the psoriasis. One slows it down and the other heals it which allows you to get a leg up on the disease. But since you have two different components you also have two different sets of adverse reactions that are possible. Dovobet is also not recommended to people under the age of 18 or to sufferers that have psoriasis on more than 30% of the body because of the possible increase of adverse reactions.Good luck to you, I basically did the same thing that the donobet now does. I used Dovonex at night and a corticosteroid during the day and I found that helped immensely. I did it quite by accident though - the dovonex was burning my skin and I could only use it once a day and I had some Dermovate hanging around so I used it during the day.
Here is a link which may be helpfulhttp://community.wddty.com/blogs/birdsey...
Have you tried neem oil? Check outhttp://www.neemgenie.co.uk/psoriasis.htm...
WHY THEY DON"T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT DOVOBET
Read on the side effects are real.
Warning!
This medicine is for external use only. The ointment should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s). Wash your hands after each application, unless you are treating psoriasis on your hands. Avoid accidentally transfering the ointment to the scalp, face, mouth or eyes. You should not use more than 15g of ointment in one day and more than 100g in one week, and the treated area of skin should not make up more than 30 per cent of the body surface. If corticosteroids are used long-term, on large areas of skin, raw skin, skin folds, or under airtight dressings they are absorbed into the body more. This increases the risk of local side effects such as skin thinning, and those on other parts of the body, such as a decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands. Do not use this medicine on large areas of damaged skin, under dressings, or in skin folds (eg armpits or under breasts), unless told to do so by your doctor. Consult your doctor if your skin becomes infected during treatment, as you may need to stop using this medicine and start treatment with antibiotics. People using this medicine to treat psoriasis should have regular check-ups with their doctor. This is because although corticosteroids may be useful for psoriasis in the short-term, they can sometimes make psoriasis worse, and may cause the condition to relapse into generalised pustular psoriasis after the treatment is stopped.
Use with caution in
Diabetes High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia)
Not to be used in
Disorders of calcium metabolism in the body Severe liver disease Severely decreased kidney function Guttate psoriasis, Exfoliative psoriasis, Erythrodermic psoriasis, Pustular psoriasis Acne vulgaris Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin (acne rosacea) Inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) Itching of the anus or genitals Bands of thin, wrinkled skin commonly found on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks following puberty or pregnancy (stretch marks/striae atrophicae) Dryness and fish skin-like scaling of the skin (ichthyosis) Skin with fragile veins Thin, easily damaged skin (atrophic skin) Ulcerated areas of skin Wounds Skin infected with parasites, eg scabies Skin infected with viruses (eg Herpes simplex, chickenpox), fungi (eg thrush, ringworm, athlete's foot) or bacteria (eg impetigo) Skin sores caused by tuberculosis Skin sores caused by syphilis .
This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under eighteen years of age.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and BreastfeedingCertain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not be used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings, or for prolonged periods of time. Consult your doctor for further information. This medicine should be used with caution by women who are breastfeeding. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not be used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings or for prolonged periods of time. If it is applied to the breasts it should be washed off carefully before breastfeeding and then reapplied afterwards. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Label warningsThis medication is to be spread thinly and sparingly on the skin.
You say you have tried all sorts of creams %26 so has my husband. We have finally found his cure! Exorex cream has cleared it up in a few weeks. Before that he mixed honey %26 vaseline together to make a paste which also worked wonders but it was very sticky. One teaspoon of honey %26 a little vaseline mixed together if you want to give it a try.
Answer:
http://www.oldapothecary.co.uk/...Have a look for alternative remedies on here. My dad uses some oil from here for his Psoriasis and it works very well. If you need any more advice email me.
My mum has suffered from psoriasis for most of her life and it flares up really bad at times then it can die down. Usually stress sets it off really bad. She had light therapy at the hospital - basically just controlled sun beds and it cleared up amazingly. She has loads of creams including dovobet, diprobase, dovonex. She has been told to take plenty fish oils and eat a healthy diet and no alcohol. Dont use perfumed or fragrances products. She seems to be coping well with it considering its very widespread to her scalp and all over her body.
I've heard that sunlamps work quite well?
it is a steroid cream that's why! thinning your skin will not be helpful to your problem instead it can bring on secondary infection, skin becomes more sensitive and irritable easily, sun exposure will be intolerable. u should depend more on moisturiser to keep the skin moist
I answerd a similar question yesterday so I wish to be breif if you go yo my name you can bpick up the answer there , but in essence I said my fater and sister had had this condition my fatheres was chronic and made him a recluse both of my relations got arthrits often this si a result in thai s disease as both are auto immune . Normal medicine does not cure the condition a fwe days rago there was a nrticle in the times about a new treatment effective for two months then the condition came back with the sam e viralence
Go to a TCM traditional chiinese medicine or Homeopath there can be quite a few reasons for this condition , But to a homeopath it is usually what is called the PSORIC miasm
Hello:Dovobet is a combination psoriasis treatment - it is part Calcipitriene and a potent steroid. Calcipitriene by it self was originally brought to the market as Dovonex and it is a vitamin D derivative. The precautions for Dovonex is that it can lead to in increase in calcium. The way Dovonex worked was that it slowed down the cycling of the psoriasis. Cortisone/steroids work by healing the scaling skin but it thins it out. Also applying too much cortisone/steroids to your skin could also cause your adrenal glands to stop producing cortisone which is even worse. By putting the two of them together you have two different effective ways to go after the psoriasis. One slows it down and the other heals it which allows you to get a leg up on the disease. But since you have two different components you also have two different sets of adverse reactions that are possible. Dovobet is also not recommended to people under the age of 18 or to sufferers that have psoriasis on more than 30% of the body because of the possible increase of adverse reactions.Good luck to you, I basically did the same thing that the donobet now does. I used Dovonex at night and a corticosteroid during the day and I found that helped immensely. I did it quite by accident though - the dovonex was burning my skin and I could only use it once a day and I had some Dermovate hanging around so I used it during the day.
Here is a link which may be helpfulhttp://community.wddty.com/blogs/birdsey...
Have you tried neem oil? Check outhttp://www.neemgenie.co.uk/psoriasis.htm...
WHY THEY DON"T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT DOVOBET
Read on the side effects are real.
Warning!
This medicine is for external use only. The ointment should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s). Wash your hands after each application, unless you are treating psoriasis on your hands. Avoid accidentally transfering the ointment to the scalp, face, mouth or eyes. You should not use more than 15g of ointment in one day and more than 100g in one week, and the treated area of skin should not make up more than 30 per cent of the body surface. If corticosteroids are used long-term, on large areas of skin, raw skin, skin folds, or under airtight dressings they are absorbed into the body more. This increases the risk of local side effects such as skin thinning, and those on other parts of the body, such as a decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands. Do not use this medicine on large areas of damaged skin, under dressings, or in skin folds (eg armpits or under breasts), unless told to do so by your doctor. Consult your doctor if your skin becomes infected during treatment, as you may need to stop using this medicine and start treatment with antibiotics. People using this medicine to treat psoriasis should have regular check-ups with their doctor. This is because although corticosteroids may be useful for psoriasis in the short-term, they can sometimes make psoriasis worse, and may cause the condition to relapse into generalised pustular psoriasis after the treatment is stopped.
Use with caution in
Diabetes High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia)
Not to be used in
Disorders of calcium metabolism in the body Severe liver disease Severely decreased kidney function Guttate psoriasis, Exfoliative psoriasis, Erythrodermic psoriasis, Pustular psoriasis Acne vulgaris Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin (acne rosacea) Inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) Itching of the anus or genitals Bands of thin, wrinkled skin commonly found on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks following puberty or pregnancy (stretch marks/striae atrophicae) Dryness and fish skin-like scaling of the skin (ichthyosis) Skin with fragile veins Thin, easily damaged skin (atrophic skin) Ulcerated areas of skin Wounds Skin infected with parasites, eg scabies Skin infected with viruses (eg Herpes simplex, chickenpox), fungi (eg thrush, ringworm, athlete's foot) or bacteria (eg impetigo) Skin sores caused by tuberculosis Skin sores caused by syphilis .
This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under eighteen years of age.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and BreastfeedingCertain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not be used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings, or for prolonged periods of time. Consult your doctor for further information. This medicine should be used with caution by women who are breastfeeding. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not be used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings or for prolonged periods of time. If it is applied to the breasts it should be washed off carefully before breastfeeding and then reapplied afterwards. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Label warningsThis medication is to be spread thinly and sparingly on the skin.
You say you have tried all sorts of creams %26 so has my husband. We have finally found his cure! Exorex cream has cleared it up in a few weeks. Before that he mixed honey %26 vaseline together to make a paste which also worked wonders but it was very sticky. One teaspoon of honey %26 a little vaseline mixed together if you want to give it a try.
I have had panic attacks for about 6 years...and was wondering if anyone has taken prozac and how it worked?
Answer:
Hi, sorry to hear you鈥檙e getting panic attacks. If you want to eliminate panic attacks try the following steps.1.Breathe properly. If you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. 2. Try Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: livinglifetothefull.com It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far. 3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. Best of luck to you.
i take paxil and it works well for me.
No I'm a nurse and Prozac can be mood altering... and just not a good choice. Try a small dose of Ativan and start a walking program ...get as much sun light as possible too without getting burned..... I have panic sometimes too and it is no fun and can be quite debilitating ....Also you could get into a group it helps alot to talk about things to others in the same situation ok?
good luck
miranda
no not prozac but effexor and avanza effexor worked with weight gain and avanza didnt work with weightgain as well...have you tried any things else as well as meds..i have anxiety for many years..i sympathize with you..its so hard...and we are so strong for still getting out of bed each day...hugs for you
Try haloperidol.
A quick drug overview of some medications the FDA has approved to treat panic attack symptoms:
1. SSRI's such as Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil. These inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, leaving more of that crucial neurotransmitter available to the brain.
2. Benzodiazepines such as Klonopin and Xanax. These are sedative/hypnotic agents. Interestingly, these depress your central nervous system.
3. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. These inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and to some extent dopamine (all neurotransmitters). Some doctors treat panic attacks with an antidepressant and a benzodiazepine. Medication therapy, however, is most effective when combined with "talk therapy"--seeing a counselor. This doesn't mean panic attacks are "all in your head". Panic attacks can be psychosomatic, but they can also have strictly physical causes. You may benefit from (if you haven't done so already) discussing the above with your physician. Six years is far too long to suffer panic attacks when they are treatable.
have you tried panicaway? http://www.panicaway.tk
Hi,
There is this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , he has taught thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a revolutionary new technique, http://panicaway.deals-guide.com... , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health
I have had pain in my left arm and leg for most of today. My dad doesn't think its a heart attack...?
...because I'm only 14 and i don't have any known asthma or heart conditions, but he is taking me to my pediatrition tommorow to see what is wrong with me. I know it isn't an injury, because I haven't actually done any sports in a couple weeks. Is there anybody who knows what might be wrong with me, or what i should do?
Answer:
Rest assured, you are not having a heart attack. I would assume it is growing pains. You will be fine. Chances are after a good night's sleep, you will feel better. Sometimes it is simply from sleeping in a "wrong" position that causes pain.Don't worry.
You are not having a heart attack.I'm pretty sure that it's growing pains. Teens get pains in their body all the time for no apparent reason. It's because they're growing. Bones are growing and fusing and it can cause aches and pains. Get mom or dad to give you some Tylenol. It should help.
lmao you dork! Of course it's not a heart attack it's just muscle strain! :D
Could be a lot of things. You could have slept on it wrong last night. You could have moved wrong and not realized it until later. I sometimes get bruises and don't notice them til later then can't figure out where they came from because I was so busy all day I just can't figure out when I injured myself. Could also just be a minor panic attack, which is not serious at all health wise, but can seem like it at the time. Could be a number of other things. If the pain gets a lot worse, let your dad know.
When you see your doctor tell him what things might have caused your discomfort. I would relax about it for now and try and get your mind off of it for a bit. Try to get involved doing activities around the house Heart Attacks can effect at any age. It is not an old person's problem... but it could also be a pinched nerve or Arthritis. Just be careful You can email me after you find out whats going on. Would like to know...
Why is your dad waiting? If you was my son I would take you to the ER now.
Edited: Yeah email me to I would like to know how your doing.
Get well soon.
May the Lord bless you, and keep you: make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Pinched nerve do to sleeping crooked sounds to me as if it would be plausible. It's happened to me a lot, and it is not fun. Could also be a pulled muscle in, believe it or not, your back. Or any thing like that, you don't need to do activity to get an injury. But trust me, if it was a hear attack, you would not be typing this question.
Answer:
Rest assured, you are not having a heart attack. I would assume it is growing pains. You will be fine. Chances are after a good night's sleep, you will feel better. Sometimes it is simply from sleeping in a "wrong" position that causes pain.Don't worry.
You are not having a heart attack.I'm pretty sure that it's growing pains. Teens get pains in their body all the time for no apparent reason. It's because they're growing. Bones are growing and fusing and it can cause aches and pains. Get mom or dad to give you some Tylenol. It should help.
lmao you dork! Of course it's not a heart attack it's just muscle strain! :D
Could be a lot of things. You could have slept on it wrong last night. You could have moved wrong and not realized it until later. I sometimes get bruises and don't notice them til later then can't figure out where they came from because I was so busy all day I just can't figure out when I injured myself. Could also just be a minor panic attack, which is not serious at all health wise, but can seem like it at the time. Could be a number of other things. If the pain gets a lot worse, let your dad know.
When you see your doctor tell him what things might have caused your discomfort. I would relax about it for now and try and get your mind off of it for a bit. Try to get involved doing activities around the house Heart Attacks can effect at any age. It is not an old person's problem... but it could also be a pinched nerve or Arthritis. Just be careful You can email me after you find out whats going on. Would like to know...
Why is your dad waiting? If you was my son I would take you to the ER now.
Edited: Yeah email me to I would like to know how your doing.
Get well soon.
May the Lord bless you, and keep you: make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Pinched nerve do to sleeping crooked sounds to me as if it would be plausible. It's happened to me a lot, and it is not fun. Could also be a pulled muscle in, believe it or not, your back. Or any thing like that, you don't need to do activity to get an injury. But trust me, if it was a hear attack, you would not be typing this question.
I have had non-specific connective tissue disorder for a long time. I read about Lupus, and I wonder why..?
my doctor is so hesitant to call it that. Is there a reason why doctors try not like to use the term Lupus?
Answer:
he is hesitant to call it lupus because its not exactly lupus. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic scleroderma and is therefore considered an overlap syndrome.
Well, Lupus is an autoimmune disease. That basically means that your immune system doesn't recognize various parts of your body and thinks they're foreign substances. Then the immune system begins to attack these areas. Basically, your body is turning on itself. With Lupus, it's not just a specific tissue that is affected. It can be various organs in the body and has a laundry-list of symptoms. be happy you DON'T have Lupus.
From my understanding the classify Lupus on a certain ANA level (found in a blood test).
Have you thought of going to an immunologist?
An experienced rheumatologist should make the diagnosis. You are diagnosed with lupus it you meet the 11 criteria of the American College of Rheumatology and other conditions have been ruled out. Some of the criteria carry more weight than others in making the diagnosis.There is NO DEFINITIVE lab test for lupus. The ANA or antinuclear antibody test can be negative in a person with lupus and positive in people without lupus. Additionally, the ANA will change with the level of disease activity. I have systemic lupus with major organ involvement. It is not the end of the world. Yes, it's a challenge. Yes, some people do die from lupus complications but the vast majority will live a normal lifespan if they have regular medical monitoring and follow their treatment regimen. 1. Gather up your medical records
2. Ask for a referral to a rheumatologist
3. Educate yourself
4. Do not try to tell the doctor your self-diagnosis, but let him/her do the job you are paying them to do.
Answer:
he is hesitant to call it lupus because its not exactly lupus. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic scleroderma and is therefore considered an overlap syndrome.
Well, Lupus is an autoimmune disease. That basically means that your immune system doesn't recognize various parts of your body and thinks they're foreign substances. Then the immune system begins to attack these areas. Basically, your body is turning on itself. With Lupus, it's not just a specific tissue that is affected. It can be various organs in the body and has a laundry-list of symptoms. be happy you DON'T have Lupus.
From my understanding the classify Lupus on a certain ANA level (found in a blood test).
Have you thought of going to an immunologist?
An experienced rheumatologist should make the diagnosis. You are diagnosed with lupus it you meet the 11 criteria of the American College of Rheumatology and other conditions have been ruled out. Some of the criteria carry more weight than others in making the diagnosis.There is NO DEFINITIVE lab test for lupus. The ANA or antinuclear antibody test can be negative in a person with lupus and positive in people without lupus. Additionally, the ANA will change with the level of disease activity. I have systemic lupus with major organ involvement. It is not the end of the world. Yes, it's a challenge. Yes, some people do die from lupus complications but the vast majority will live a normal lifespan if they have regular medical monitoring and follow their treatment regimen. 1. Gather up your medical records
2. Ask for a referral to a rheumatologist
3. Educate yourself
4. Do not try to tell the doctor your self-diagnosis, but let him/her do the job you are paying them to do.
I have had nausea and vomiting off and on for about 6 weeks now.?
(No, can't be pregnancy and I have no appendix). It was only a few times a week and for the last 10 days has been every day. Worse after I eat. Antiemitics barely work. Pain around belly button. CT scan showed no gall stones or inflamation, but said "large" gallbladder, not sure what this means. I am set to followup with a GI doctor on tuesday. I can keep water down but most foods make me feel more sick. If the scan was clear and boodwork ok can this still be gallbladder? Any ideas what would cause these symptoms for so long?
Answer:
yep, sounds like your gall bladder. but should have shown up on your bloodwork. i have heard that it sometimes doesn't. good luck with the GI doc.
Go to the doctor ASAP!! Good Luck
Read below for most info that you'll need to know about your gall bladder and possible removal. Good luck to you.Gall bladder removal
The gall bladder is a small sac, attached to the undersurface of the liver, that holds bile. Bile is a digestive juice, produced by the liver, which is used to break down dietary fats. The gall bladder extracts water from its store of bile until the liquid becomes highly concentrated. When you eat fatty foods, it triggers the gall bladder to squeeze its bile concentrate into the small intestine. Gallstones are a common disorder of the digestive system, which affect around 15 per cent of people aged 50 years and over. Some things that contribute to the formation of gallstones include the crystallisation of excess cholesterol in bile, and the failure of the gall bladder to completely empty. The gall bladder is not a vital organ, so the body copes quite well without it. Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder, is therefore recommended if gallstones (or other types of gall bladder disease) are causing problems. Problems associated with gallstones
Bile is squeezed from the gall bladder into the small intestine by slender ducts. If gallstones block these ducts, pain and serious complications can occur. Some of these complications include: Nausea and vomiting.
Infection of the gall bladder (cholecystitis).
Jaundice, since bile enters the bloodstream instead of the digestive system.
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Infections of the liver.
Cancer of the gall bladder (occurs rarely).
Medical issues to consider
Before the operation, you need to discuss a range of issues with your doctor or surgeon including:
Medical history, since some pre-existing conditions may influence decisions on surgery and anaesthetic.
Any medications you take on a regular basis, including over-the-counter preparations.
Any bad reactions or side effects from any drugs.
Surgical techniques
Techniques to remove the gall bladder include:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - or 鈥榢eyhole鈥?surgery. A number of small incisions are made through the skin, allowing access to a range of instruments. The gall bladder is removed through one of the incisions.
Open surgery (laparotomy) - the gall bladder is accessed through a wider abdominal incision. Some of the factors that may predispose a patient to open surgery include scarring from prior operations and bleeding disorders.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
The general procedure includes:
A number of small abdominal incisions are made, allowing slender instruments access to the abdominal cavity.
A tube blowing a gentle stream of carbon dioxide gas is inserted. This is to separate the abdominal wall from the underlying organs.
The gall bladder is viewed on a TV monitor by the surgeon using a tiny TV camera attached to the laparoscope.
Special x-rays (cholangiograms) during the operation can check for gallstones wedged within the bile ducts.
The ducts and artery which service the gall bladder are clipped shut. These clips are permanent.
The gall bladder is cut free using either laser or electrocautery.
The gall bladder, along with its load of gallstones, is pulled out of the body through one of the abdominal incisions.
The instruments and the carbon dioxide gas are removed from the abdominal cavity. The incisions are sutured and covered with dressings.
Open surgery
The general procedure is the same as for laparoscopic surgery, except the gall bladder is accessed via a large, single incision in the abdominal wall. Sometimes, an operation that starts out as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy turns into open surgery if the surgeon encounters unexpected difficulties, such as not being able to properly see the gall bladder.Immediately after the operation
After the operation, you can expect:
Mild pain in the shoulder from the carbon dioxide gas.
Pain-killing drugs.
You will be encouraged to cough regularly to clear your lungs from the general anaesthetic.
You will be encouraged to walk around as soon as you feel able.
An overnight stay in hospital, if you had laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
A hospital stay of up to eight days, if you had open surgery.
Possible complications following surgery
All surgery carries some degree of risk. Some of the possible complications of cholecystectomy may include:
Internal bleeding
Infection
Injury to nearby digestive organs
Injury to the bile duct
Leakage of bile into the abdominal cavity
Injury to blood vessels.
Taking care of yourself at home
Be guided by your doctor, but general self-care suggestions include:
Rest as much as you can for around three to five days.
Avoid heavy lifting and physical exertion under advice from your doctor.
Expect your digestive system to take a few days to settle down after surgery. Common short term problems include bloating, abdominal pains and changes to toileting habits.
Most people recover within one week of laparoscopic surgery.Long term outlook
You will need to see your doctor between seven and 10 days after surgery to make sure all is well. Some rare complications may have to be followed up with subsequent surgery.Other forms of treatment
Some other forms of treatment for gallstones include:
The gallstones are broken down by sound waves (this method is very rarely used and may worsen symptoms).
Medications are sometimes used, but the success rate is variable and side effects are common and treatment is expensive.
Where to get help
Your doctor
Your surgeon
Gastroenterologist.
Things to remember
The gall bladder is a small sac that holds bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver, which is used to break down dietary fats.
Gallstones are a common disorder of the digestive system which affect around 15 per cent of people aged 50 years and over.
Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder, is recommended if gallstones (or other types of gall bladder disease) are causing problems.
Surgical techniques include laparoscopic (鈥榢eyhole鈥? cholecystectomy or open surgery.
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yep, sounds like your gall bladder. but should have shown up on your bloodwork. i have heard that it sometimes doesn't. good luck with the GI doc.
Go to the doctor ASAP!! Good Luck
Read below for most info that you'll need to know about your gall bladder and possible removal. Good luck to you.Gall bladder removal
The gall bladder is a small sac, attached to the undersurface of the liver, that holds bile. Bile is a digestive juice, produced by the liver, which is used to break down dietary fats. The gall bladder extracts water from its store of bile until the liquid becomes highly concentrated. When you eat fatty foods, it triggers the gall bladder to squeeze its bile concentrate into the small intestine. Gallstones are a common disorder of the digestive system, which affect around 15 per cent of people aged 50 years and over. Some things that contribute to the formation of gallstones include the crystallisation of excess cholesterol in bile, and the failure of the gall bladder to completely empty. The gall bladder is not a vital organ, so the body copes quite well without it. Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder, is therefore recommended if gallstones (or other types of gall bladder disease) are causing problems. Problems associated with gallstones
Bile is squeezed from the gall bladder into the small intestine by slender ducts. If gallstones block these ducts, pain and serious complications can occur. Some of these complications include: Nausea and vomiting.
Infection of the gall bladder (cholecystitis).
Jaundice, since bile enters the bloodstream instead of the digestive system.
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Infections of the liver.
Cancer of the gall bladder (occurs rarely).
Medical issues to consider
Before the operation, you need to discuss a range of issues with your doctor or surgeon including:
Medical history, since some pre-existing conditions may influence decisions on surgery and anaesthetic.
Any medications you take on a regular basis, including over-the-counter preparations.
Any bad reactions or side effects from any drugs.
Surgical techniques
Techniques to remove the gall bladder include:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - or 鈥榢eyhole鈥?surgery. A number of small incisions are made through the skin, allowing access to a range of instruments. The gall bladder is removed through one of the incisions.
Open surgery (laparotomy) - the gall bladder is accessed through a wider abdominal incision. Some of the factors that may predispose a patient to open surgery include scarring from prior operations and bleeding disorders.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
The general procedure includes:
A number of small abdominal incisions are made, allowing slender instruments access to the abdominal cavity.
A tube blowing a gentle stream of carbon dioxide gas is inserted. This is to separate the abdominal wall from the underlying organs.
The gall bladder is viewed on a TV monitor by the surgeon using a tiny TV camera attached to the laparoscope.
Special x-rays (cholangiograms) during the operation can check for gallstones wedged within the bile ducts.
The ducts and artery which service the gall bladder are clipped shut. These clips are permanent.
The gall bladder is cut free using either laser or electrocautery.
The gall bladder, along with its load of gallstones, is pulled out of the body through one of the abdominal incisions.
The instruments and the carbon dioxide gas are removed from the abdominal cavity. The incisions are sutured and covered with dressings.
Open surgery
The general procedure is the same as for laparoscopic surgery, except the gall bladder is accessed via a large, single incision in the abdominal wall. Sometimes, an operation that starts out as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy turns into open surgery if the surgeon encounters unexpected difficulties, such as not being able to properly see the gall bladder.Immediately after the operation
After the operation, you can expect:
Mild pain in the shoulder from the carbon dioxide gas.
Pain-killing drugs.
You will be encouraged to cough regularly to clear your lungs from the general anaesthetic.
You will be encouraged to walk around as soon as you feel able.
An overnight stay in hospital, if you had laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
A hospital stay of up to eight days, if you had open surgery.
Possible complications following surgery
All surgery carries some degree of risk. Some of the possible complications of cholecystectomy may include:
Internal bleeding
Infection
Injury to nearby digestive organs
Injury to the bile duct
Leakage of bile into the abdominal cavity
Injury to blood vessels.
Taking care of yourself at home
Be guided by your doctor, but general self-care suggestions include:
Rest as much as you can for around three to five days.
Avoid heavy lifting and physical exertion under advice from your doctor.
Expect your digestive system to take a few days to settle down after surgery. Common short term problems include bloating, abdominal pains and changes to toileting habits.
Most people recover within one week of laparoscopic surgery.Long term outlook
You will need to see your doctor between seven and 10 days after surgery to make sure all is well. Some rare complications may have to be followed up with subsequent surgery.Other forms of treatment
Some other forms of treatment for gallstones include:
The gallstones are broken down by sound waves (this method is very rarely used and may worsen symptoms).
Medications are sometimes used, but the success rate is variable and side effects are common and treatment is expensive.
Where to get help
Your doctor
Your surgeon
Gastroenterologist.
Things to remember
The gall bladder is a small sac that holds bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver, which is used to break down dietary fats.
Gallstones are a common disorder of the digestive system which affect around 15 per cent of people aged 50 years and over.
Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder, is recommended if gallstones (or other types of gall bladder disease) are causing problems.
Surgical techniques include laparoscopic (鈥榢eyhole鈥? cholecystectomy or open surgery.
I have had hemroids in varying degrees over 20 years, Now, they bleed each time, not always bright red,?
now pink. They don't go back in. I hope a medical person answers this.
Answer:
There are 4 degrees of hemorrhoids you reach the fourth
Read this http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemorrh...
Welcome to the club..It really sucks too....
Belinda, do you have some fear of seeing a real doctor?
may require laser cauterization. It's day surgery called photic coagulation
Answer:
There are 4 degrees of hemorrhoids you reach the fourth
Read this http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemorrh...
Welcome to the club..It really sucks too....
Belinda, do you have some fear of seeing a real doctor?
may require laser cauterization. It's day surgery called photic coagulation
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