My mom thinks that I have low blood pressure [which I probably do], so what could help me with my low blood pressure? Do I need medication or do I need to change my diet?.. or what??
Answer:
In case it is low blood pressure: that's somehow normal if your body does not work. In that case, the best medicine for you is probably sports. But all kinds of motion will be good for you.But maybe she says so because you are always tired or inattentive?In that case, talk to your doctor, you might need something else.
Only a Dr. can determine whether you need meds for this. See Your Dr.
I had low blood pressure as a kid., into my teens. I think as I gained weight it went to normal. Now I am in my 50s and boarder line high blood pressure but I have gained 30 lbs of my normal weight for my age.
I think weight has a lot to do with it .
if your doctor recommends a diet go for it. It depends how low your pressure is,..
I never took medication
You need to go to a doctor, or if you cant afford one, go to your county's health departament, they can check all of that for free or cheap.. Then let the experts tell you what to do, not yahoo users.
You could try drinking more water. I have low blood pressure and the main problem I have is headaches. Sometimes I have a caffeine drink and it goes away. Otherwise, I have been living with low blood pressure for 45 pretty healthy years and have never had to take meds for a blood pressure of 90/60.
What has your doctor said?
They recently lowered the values for what is medically considered normal/high etc.
You need to see your doctor for a physical examination. Your mom can't read your blood pressure out of thin air. I doubt that you have a bloob pressure problem.
could be any number of problems from diet to a medical condition, you should see a doctor if you have low blood pressure and feel dizzy, tired etc
go get a free reading and free advice from your local pharmacist
Normal BP is 120/80 unless you are way below normal you dont need meds but if u are way below that see your docter. I have low BP it is usually hereditary. Hey look at it this way it is better that high BP%26gt; I take a daily supplement for a boost b/c low BP can make you feel tired.
I have had low blood pressure all my life. My doctors advice . eat more Celtic or Himilayan sea salt.
This is something that needs to be tested and determined by your doctor. I am not a doctor and I don't know you so that you will have to leave to the doctor.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Do i have vitiligo?
ok at school, i gotta run alot of laps. after i'm done, i always see these white spots on the palm of my hands. its very noticable after i run,but you can still kinda see it still. do i have vitiligo and how do you get rid of it? if i leave it, will all my skin turn white like michael jackson? (AHHHH!!)
Answer:
No what you have is totally normal. It happens after physical exertion or if your extremely cold. It is just circulation
Answer:
No what you have is totally normal. It happens after physical exertion or if your extremely cold. It is just circulation
Do i have tinnitus?
i've been experiencing ringing in my ears for a few years now. at least i think so. honestly im not really sure when i first got it but anyway i've been hearing this ringing in my ears that isn't very loud but it's there. i notice it more when it's quiet and less when it's noisy and sometimes it's louder than other times. my dad has tinnitus and i would just assume that i have it, too, judging from what he's said about it, but i heard somewhere that you can experience ringing in your ears if you have bad sinuses, which i do. is that true? and do i have tinnitus?
Answer:
The only way to find out for sure is to go to an ear and throat specialist who specializes in disorders like tinnitus.A friend of mine has tinnitus and she was diagnosed by an ear and throat specialist.Sky: Tinnitus IS a disorder. Research it and you'll see; especially about William Shatner. He has it.
Tinnitus is simply the name of a symptom- ringing in the ears- it is not a medical condition persay. (for example, if you overdose on asprin you will develop ringing in your ears that they term tinnitus.) Many things can cause this. It may be short or long in durration, but it is a symptom, much like fever is a symptom.
"Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of underlying causes, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Tinnitus is also a side-effect of some oral medications, such as aspirin, and may also result from an abnormally low level of serotonin."-- Wikipedia
If you listen to music with ear buds at a very large volume, this can create tinnitus and eventually hearing loss. It is very annoying and there isn't anything that will make it go away. Try regular headphones while listening to music and turning down the volume. Check with an ENT specialist.
Answer:
The only way to find out for sure is to go to an ear and throat specialist who specializes in disorders like tinnitus.A friend of mine has tinnitus and she was diagnosed by an ear and throat specialist.Sky: Tinnitus IS a disorder. Research it and you'll see; especially about William Shatner. He has it.
Tinnitus is simply the name of a symptom- ringing in the ears- it is not a medical condition persay. (for example, if you overdose on asprin you will develop ringing in your ears that they term tinnitus.) Many things can cause this. It may be short or long in durration, but it is a symptom, much like fever is a symptom.
"Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of underlying causes, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Tinnitus is also a side-effect of some oral medications, such as aspirin, and may also result from an abnormally low level of serotonin."-- Wikipedia
If you listen to music with ear buds at a very large volume, this can create tinnitus and eventually hearing loss. It is very annoying and there isn't anything that will make it go away. Try regular headphones while listening to music and turning down the volume. Check with an ENT specialist.
Do i have tb?
I took a mantoux shot and the nurse said not to wet it or scratch it. The same day later I took a shower wet my arm by accident, so now the spot has become swollen and pink. I dont know if it's the water that did that or what. And I still have the swollen, bumpy spot 3 days later. U think I have tb?
Answer:
okay, if it has been 3 days how 'bout getting it checked!!
if it is a firm spot then the answer would be yes!! oh and by the way you can shower after getting a skin test.
a positive TB test means you have been exposed to TB and either have active or inactive TB (ie you could have overcome it with your own immune system, but it is still only trapped, not dead)...Should have been checked after two days...I have never heard of "never wet it" but of course don't scratch it...
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okay, if it has been 3 days how 'bout getting it checked!!
if it is a firm spot then the answer would be yes!! oh and by the way you can shower after getting a skin test.
a positive TB test means you have been exposed to TB and either have active or inactive TB (ie you could have overcome it with your own immune system, but it is still only trapped, not dead)...Should have been checked after two days...I have never heard of "never wet it" but of course don't scratch it...
Do I have sleep apnea?
I have trouble breathing sometimes at night. Its not a constant thing and usually happens once every so often or it can happen three nights in a row and not show up for months. I'll be sleeping and then all of a sudden I wake up to gasp for breath. Sometimes I feel like I wasn't breathing after I wake up and I have to cough. Most of the time it happens when I'm sleeping on my back. Its scary and I'll never get used to it. I don't snore and I'm not over weight. I do have a deviated septum.I am also tired all the time. After I wake up about two hours later I need to go back to bed. After I wake up from my nap around two more hours later I need to sleep again. My last Dr didn't really seem to care. She blamed my anxiety.
Answer:
yes, most likely you do-- see your doc, they will do a sleep study and that will definitely prove whether you have it- which it really sounds like you do--- you will then get a machine to wear at night while sleeping which will allow you to keep breathing throughout the night-- you won't believe how great you'll feel in the morning because it will be the first time since who knows when that you would have slept through the night and by the way, sleep apnea causes heart disease, weight gain and anxiety...so get checked out soon....good luck to you
Yes, apnea is when you stop breating during sleep, it can be a dangerous condition... ESP if you are pregnant! There are treatments.
I think you very definitely show symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. You need to have a sleep study done to verify it. If your doctor won't go for it, see another, preferably a pulmonologist.
You should go see a doctor who is a sleep specialist. The doctor will have you stay overnight and monitor your heart and breathing. The doctor will be able to determine if you have sleep apnea.
have you tried benedryl at night when you go to bed. it sounds like you and i are in the same boatyou need to try some celestial seasonings teas they are great for you problem i couldnt sleep well and still cant i know my is medical. you need to quit smoking like i do also that will effect your sleeping habit also
sleep apnea is when you go into a very deep and relaxed sleepto the point when your lungs almost calapsi know this cause my dad has it realy bad.he is not over weight but gose into a very deep sleep and snores very long and loud. he dose not wake up when he stops breathing.we nudge him .i think you should sleep on your side it get that tested .there could be a chanse you have just to be sure go.
No question. You've got sleep apnea. Welcome
to my club! To be a charter member, all you have
to do is pay your dues. (Not to me, personally,
but to your local pharmacy or supermarket cashier.)
For $15.00 per month, plus sales tax, you can get a
box of 30 Breathe Right Strips.
Try 'em. You'll like 'em. They'll work.
But, before applying one of the flesh-tone adhesive
strips to the bridge of your nose, make sure you've
washed your face thoroughly--because they will not
work for people with clogged-up pores.
You may very well have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is normally worst when people are on their backs. Sometimes people will only have apneas when they are on their backs. You can try an old trick. Make a pocket on the back of your PJs and put in a tennis ball. This can train you to stay off your back. It might be worth trying to see if it helps.
Answer:
yes, most likely you do-- see your doc, they will do a sleep study and that will definitely prove whether you have it- which it really sounds like you do--- you will then get a machine to wear at night while sleeping which will allow you to keep breathing throughout the night-- you won't believe how great you'll feel in the morning because it will be the first time since who knows when that you would have slept through the night and by the way, sleep apnea causes heart disease, weight gain and anxiety...so get checked out soon....good luck to you
Yes, apnea is when you stop breating during sleep, it can be a dangerous condition... ESP if you are pregnant! There are treatments.
I think you very definitely show symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. You need to have a sleep study done to verify it. If your doctor won't go for it, see another, preferably a pulmonologist.
You should go see a doctor who is a sleep specialist. The doctor will have you stay overnight and monitor your heart and breathing. The doctor will be able to determine if you have sleep apnea.
have you tried benedryl at night when you go to bed. it sounds like you and i are in the same boatyou need to try some celestial seasonings teas they are great for you problem i couldnt sleep well and still cant i know my is medical. you need to quit smoking like i do also that will effect your sleeping habit also
sleep apnea is when you go into a very deep and relaxed sleepto the point when your lungs almost calapsi know this cause my dad has it realy bad.he is not over weight but gose into a very deep sleep and snores very long and loud. he dose not wake up when he stops breathing.we nudge him .i think you should sleep on your side it get that tested .there could be a chanse you have just to be sure go.
No question. You've got sleep apnea. Welcome
to my club! To be a charter member, all you have
to do is pay your dues. (Not to me, personally,
but to your local pharmacy or supermarket cashier.)
For $15.00 per month, plus sales tax, you can get a
box of 30 Breathe Right Strips.
Try 'em. You'll like 'em. They'll work.
But, before applying one of the flesh-tone adhesive
strips to the bridge of your nose, make sure you've
washed your face thoroughly--because they will not
work for people with clogged-up pores.
You may very well have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is normally worst when people are on their backs. Sometimes people will only have apneas when they are on their backs. You can try an old trick. Make a pocket on the back of your PJs and put in a tennis ball. This can train you to stay off your back. It might be worth trying to see if it helps.
Do I have running asthma if so how do I lessen my symptoms?
I am pretty sure I have running asthma I am in 10th grade and this year I started my very first track season and I'm on the distance team so i run 800's, 1600's, and 3200's and on all of these races around the end of the first lap to the end of the second lap depending on the length of the race I start wheezing and my chest feels tight and this goes away after a little while in the 1600 or the 3200 it doesn't really fully go away in the 800 since it's only two laps is there a particular type of warm up i should do before my races that will lessen this? because during practice when we do work outs on the track usually my first trial runs are the hardest and they get easier on my breathing as I go.
Answer:
It's obvious your trigger is exercise. The best non medication treatment for asthma is knowing your triggers and avoiding them. If you can't, you will need a prescription medications. Inhalers should be used for after attacks start. They are know as rescue medications.I have just the answer for you. Read this story..Singulair Approved for EXERCISE-Induced Asthma WEDNESDAY, April 25 2007 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Merck asthma and allergy drug Singulair (montelukast sodium) for people aged 15 and older who experience asthma symptoms during exercise, the company said Wednesday.Symptoms of the condition, medically known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.In clinical testing involving 160 people, those who took a 10-milligram dose of Singulair two hours before exercise showed a significant reduction in symptoms compared with those who took a placebo, Merck said in a statement.People who already take Singulair daily for other reasons, including chronic asthma, should never take an additional dose before exercise, the company warned.Side effects reported during clinical testing included headache, ear infection, sore throat and upper respiratory infection.Singulair is already approved to treat asthma in people 1 year and older, and for seasonal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years and older.
It is called exercise induced asthmaThere are inhalers that can help and there are some drugs that will help in the long term to prevent the attacks.But you need to go to the Dr's and get a test to fine out how your lungs are functioning.Please note that one of the most popular ways to treat asthma is steroids. Now depending on what level you are competing at you are not aloud to take them. If it is just high school you may be OK but if you go to state or higher you can not take them. Tell your Dr. There are other ways to treat asthma that are with in the rules of sport. Ask your coach and he / she will be able to get a list of substances /drugs you can not takeBut many people have to quite to look after their health.
My asthma started the same as yours...and at the same age, too.As some have already said, it's called Exercised-Induced Asthma (EIA), and the only person that can really diagnose this is your doctor. Make an appointment soon so you can talk about this symptoms. Although it doesn't sound like yours is out of control, it can easily get that way, so you need to make an appointment soon. Your doctor will likely send you for the methacholine challenge test (which is when they give you some medicine to induce an asthma attack if you are asthmatic) and also do some pulmonary function tests to see how well your lungs are working. Although it sounds kind of scary, it's really not at all...you just breathe, and they record the numbers.Once you get the results from that test, you'll know whether you have asthma or not. Then, you and your doctor can start talking about medications to control your asthma. There are two kinds of medications: rescue medications (what you use during an attack) and controller medications (the long term ones that don't stop an attack but do help to make your symptoms more controlled). I've included a link below to let you find out more about those.As for what you can do in the short-term, I'm not sure what warm-up you're doing now before you run, but you may need to change your plans. When I had to run (before tennis practice), I would always walk first. I would do different stretching exercises with my racquet (behind my head, bending down, etc.) In personal experience, I've found that warming up is VERY important for asthmatics,and it seems like it would help you, too, based on what you said here. The other thing I did was--at the request of my doctor--use the rescue inhaler before practice, and this helped to keep my bronchial tubes open.Good luck! Lots of athletes have asthma, so you shouldn't have to give up your goals if you are diagnosed with asthma.
If you need more help with Asthma head over to http://asthma-cure-tips.com -- they are part of the health information network http://the-health-information-network.co...
Answer:
It's obvious your trigger is exercise. The best non medication treatment for asthma is knowing your triggers and avoiding them. If you can't, you will need a prescription medications. Inhalers should be used for after attacks start. They are know as rescue medications.I have just the answer for you. Read this story..Singulair Approved for EXERCISE-Induced Asthma WEDNESDAY, April 25 2007 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Merck asthma and allergy drug Singulair (montelukast sodium) for people aged 15 and older who experience asthma symptoms during exercise, the company said Wednesday.Symptoms of the condition, medically known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.In clinical testing involving 160 people, those who took a 10-milligram dose of Singulair two hours before exercise showed a significant reduction in symptoms compared with those who took a placebo, Merck said in a statement.People who already take Singulair daily for other reasons, including chronic asthma, should never take an additional dose before exercise, the company warned.Side effects reported during clinical testing included headache, ear infection, sore throat and upper respiratory infection.Singulair is already approved to treat asthma in people 1 year and older, and for seasonal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years and older.
It is called exercise induced asthmaThere are inhalers that can help and there are some drugs that will help in the long term to prevent the attacks.But you need to go to the Dr's and get a test to fine out how your lungs are functioning.Please note that one of the most popular ways to treat asthma is steroids. Now depending on what level you are competing at you are not aloud to take them. If it is just high school you may be OK but if you go to state or higher you can not take them. Tell your Dr. There are other ways to treat asthma that are with in the rules of sport. Ask your coach and he / she will be able to get a list of substances /drugs you can not takeBut many people have to quite to look after their health.
My asthma started the same as yours...and at the same age, too.As some have already said, it's called Exercised-Induced Asthma (EIA), and the only person that can really diagnose this is your doctor. Make an appointment soon so you can talk about this symptoms. Although it doesn't sound like yours is out of control, it can easily get that way, so you need to make an appointment soon. Your doctor will likely send you for the methacholine challenge test (which is when they give you some medicine to induce an asthma attack if you are asthmatic) and also do some pulmonary function tests to see how well your lungs are working. Although it sounds kind of scary, it's really not at all...you just breathe, and they record the numbers.Once you get the results from that test, you'll know whether you have asthma or not. Then, you and your doctor can start talking about medications to control your asthma. There are two kinds of medications: rescue medications (what you use during an attack) and controller medications (the long term ones that don't stop an attack but do help to make your symptoms more controlled). I've included a link below to let you find out more about those.As for what you can do in the short-term, I'm not sure what warm-up you're doing now before you run, but you may need to change your plans. When I had to run (before tennis practice), I would always walk first. I would do different stretching exercises with my racquet (behind my head, bending down, etc.) In personal experience, I've found that warming up is VERY important for asthmatics,and it seems like it would help you, too, based on what you said here. The other thing I did was--at the request of my doctor--use the rescue inhaler before practice, and this helped to keep my bronchial tubes open.Good luck! Lots of athletes have asthma, so you shouldn't have to give up your goals if you are diagnosed with asthma.
If you need more help with Asthma head over to http://asthma-cure-tips.com -- they are part of the health information network http://the-health-information-network.co...
Do i have pink eyes?
my eyes are red but not itching but i do have a clear and jelly like item in both of my eyes. near the duck where the tears come out.
Answer:
I cannot exactly picture that, but I've had pink eye and what happens is that the blood vessels your eyes get really red and your eye whites have a pinkish look from a distance. Whatever you do, do not touch them, and wash your hands often b/c it is highly contagious. here's what it looks like:
http://www.dvn.co.za/images/pink.jpg...
when i had it my eye did not itch eaither or you could be allergic to something.
or maybe an allergic reaction to something??if it is pink eye - the other answerer was correct, it is highly contagious. if you rubbed/wiped your eye %26 didn't wash your hands, then rubbed your other eye - that is how you got it in bothfill up a sink/bowl w/warm salt water %26 splash it on your face - you shouldn't purposely open your eyes, just keep them relaxed, do this a few times a day
if it is pink eye - it will go away by tomorrow
its called "Conjunctivitis" - inflammation of the eye or something blah blah blah (not sure)...but what i know is that if you're not careful, you'll get a terrible vision problem and that's not half of it - this is a highly infectious disease and others around you can **easily ** get this from you just by touching whatever you touched and then touching their eyes.i'm not 100% sure if thats the thing you've got, so i think it'd be better if you see a doc first b4 jumping into any conclusions..!!
Answer:
I cannot exactly picture that, but I've had pink eye and what happens is that the blood vessels your eyes get really red and your eye whites have a pinkish look from a distance. Whatever you do, do not touch them, and wash your hands often b/c it is highly contagious. here's what it looks like:
http://www.dvn.co.za/images/pink.jpg...
when i had it my eye did not itch eaither or you could be allergic to something.
or maybe an allergic reaction to something??if it is pink eye - the other answerer was correct, it is highly contagious. if you rubbed/wiped your eye %26 didn't wash your hands, then rubbed your other eye - that is how you got it in bothfill up a sink/bowl w/warm salt water %26 splash it on your face - you shouldn't purposely open your eyes, just keep them relaxed, do this a few times a day
if it is pink eye - it will go away by tomorrow
its called "Conjunctivitis" - inflammation of the eye or something blah blah blah (not sure)...but what i know is that if you're not careful, you'll get a terrible vision problem and that's not half of it - this is a highly infectious disease and others around you can **easily ** get this from you just by touching whatever you touched and then touching their eyes.i'm not 100% sure if thats the thing you've got, so i think it'd be better if you see a doc first b4 jumping into any conclusions..!!
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