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Question: what are some causes of upper right abdominal burning pain. i had a stomach virus i contracted from my grand daughter last weekend and now have continual upper right abdominal burning. it seems worse after eating. before this symptom i felt chest tightness and went to the emergency room. they did an ekg blood work and chest x-rays and said it was probably not cardiac related. pain has gone from chest to left and then right upper abdomen--ant ideas?
Answer: diagnosing your medical condition will require a through patient interview detailing past medical conditions confirming when symptoms first appeared family history age sex medications being taken pain quality (describing your pain as burning after eating may suggest a gastric type of disturbance) and a physical examination. it can be a time consuming challenge to both you and your medical professional to eventually come-up with an accurate diagnosis. one point to note is that some pain can be characterized as "referred pain". that is pain originating from one anatomical location but causing pain in another location. a differential type of diagnosing technique may be employed and require more blood studies cardiac testing c. t. scans x-rays and other testing. some common disturbances were addressed in the emergency room but a boatload of other possible medical conditions still remain. upper right abdominal pain can be caused by many medical conditions including: gastric disturbances - pancreatitis irritable bowel syndrome lactose intolerance crohn's disease intestinal obstruction ulcers and others. liver conditions - gallstones viral hepatitis cholecystitis and others. allergic conditions such as angioedema. renal system conditions - kidney stones pyelonephritis and others. cancer - bowel lesions and others. respiratory conditions such as pneumonia. cardiovascular disease - your symptoms will require the painstaking investigative work by a competent and methodical physician. one- by- one all possible causes must be eliminated until only one remains.
Tags: burn, pain, stomach, virus, chest
Question: i've been achy all over weak and out of breath for 6 weeks. i feel feverish but no fever. is this likely to be a virus? . no sore throat no cough or cold. clear chest x-ray nothing odd popping up on bloodwork. negative lyme ana esr. i've had no improvement or change with symptoms for 6 weeks now! going crazy. doctors don't know what's wrong with me. what else should i do to help diagnose this? . if this is a virus is it "normal" to last 6 weeks with no improvement? . is it okay to run errands or should i just stay in bed for a week to get over this? . thanks! . jenny
Answer: viruses with the exception of mono (mononucleosis) do not last six weeks. just because a cause has not been found does not mean your doctor should give up looking. did he check your thyroid? did he do a mono test? liver function tests? blood culture? are you depressed or under stress? there are more things that can be done so until you are feeling better jenny your doctor needs to continue your diagnostic work-up or send you to a specialist.
Tags: weakness, fever, virus, sore throat, cough
Question: is ther a link between hives and herpes virus?
Answer: hi. this may help you in your search viral infections like epstein-barr virus hepatitis virus herpes virus bacterial infections like strep throat staph fungal infections respiratory infections urinary and gastrointestinal infections can all cause hives. they do not cause hives directly but indirectly by causing inflammation from stimulating the body's defence mechanisms. do hope this helps. good luck
Tags: hives, herpes, virus
Question: what causes genital warts human papillomavirus?
Answer: hpv infection is caused by a virus. more than 100 types of hpv have been found. some types cause genital warts and some can lead to cervical cancer. types 6 and 11 cause most genital warts. other types such as 16 and 18 are high-risk and can cause abnormal cell changes on the cervix. how the disease is spread (transmission) hpv is spread by direct contact. the virus can be spread to or from the genitals anus mouth or throat during sexual activities. but warts in the mouth or throat are extremely rare. condoms can lower your risk of getting genital warts. you can prevent infection when you use them every time you have sex. after the infection occurs it may spread to other areas of the genitals or to the anal area. you can spread the virus even if you do not have any symptoms of infection or any visible warts. there is a small chance that a pregnant woman can pass the virus to her baby. it is unknown if it is spread during vaginal delivery or if it is spread during the pregnancy. most women with genital warts do not need to have a cesarean delivery. but your doctor might recommend a cesarean delivery if the genital warts would be in the way or bleed a lot during vaginal delivery. 1 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
Tags: human papillomavirus, wart
Question: is it normal to feel liver pain after gallbladder removal? . i had viral hepatitis from bad drinking water in a 3rd world country when i was 9 years old. now i wonder if the gallbladder stones are associated with this because after 5 days of having the gallbladder removed i am feeling liver pain. thank you. roxana casas
Answer: not all people feel liver pain after gall bladder removal. about 5-10% people may suffer from syndrome called postcholecystectomy (gall bladder removal surgery) syndrome which includes symptoms like diarrhea and lower abdominal pain. please consult your surgeon if the pain persist for longer duration.
Tags: liver, pain, gallbladder removal, virus, hepatitis
Question: a week ago tomorrow slight pain in stomach diarreah clay colored now its soild but still clay colored. concerns? . last tuesday i had ate 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. shortly after i started getting a small pain in the center of my stomach. i went to the bathroom 3 times after that. i thought maybe the peanut butter was bad. but i have had diarrhea every day since. today i have had solid stools but they are clay colored. the diarrhea was clay colored as well. could it be a virus or should i consult with my doctor?
Answer: stools that are gray colored may indicate problems with the drainage system involving interactions occurring between the pancreas gallbladder and liver. bile salts are normally released by the liver. if there is a liver disturbance bile production may be reduced or the release of bile can be blocked. the bile chemicals may build-up in the body and result in gray colored stools. sometimes a yellowing of the skin is also a symptom observed in conjunction with clay colored stools. digestion of the peanut butter may or may not hold any significance in the development of your change in stool color. i would recommend not waiting any longer for resolution. stools that are gray colored along with abdominal pain may be indicative of a liver infection or liver disease. anytime that stools are not brown in color is the right time to contact your doctor to have the situation correctly assessed.
Tags: pain, stomach, peanut butter, diarrhea, virus
Question: is cancer a virus. is cancer a virus? in other words if i'm having intercourse with someone who has hep c and has developed cancer of the liver and now the cancer is on the move can i get it?
Answer: liver cancer is a complication of hepatitis c. hepatitis c is a virus and can be transmitted but cancer is not really a virus. certain cancer types can be caused by a virus. another example would be the hpv virus causing cervical cancer. it would be possible to get hepatitis from another person.
Tags: cancer, virus, liver, movement
Question: what is non viral hepatitis
Answer: hepatitis simply means "inflammation of the liver. " while most people think of the viral hepatitis varieties ( hepatitis a hepatitis b hepatitis c and so on) when they hear the term "hepatitis " the truth is many things can cause liver inflammation -- not only viruses. a few non-viral causes of hepatitis include: alcohol abuse drug abuse environmental toxins trauma (injury to the liver) fatty buildup in the liver (often caused by poor diet habits) autoimmune diseases (a situation in which the body's antibodies attack its own tissues including the liver) some of these types of non-viral hepatitis may be reversible with behavior modification. others may be chronic (that is lifelong). if you have questions about your liver or if you've received a diagnosis of non-viral hepatitis feel free to discuss your questions and concerns with your health care provider. wishing you well!
Tags: virus, hepatitis
Question: what is the treatment for refractory celiac disease?
Answer: the treatment of refractory celiac disease is first to make sure that all gluten is eliminated from the diet. if there still is no improvement medications are used. * corticosteroids such as prednisone have been used successfully in treating some patients with refractory celiac disease. * immuno-suppressive drugs (medications that suppress a person's immune system) such as azathioprine (imuran azasan) and cyclosporine also have been used. * corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs are potent medications with potentially serious side effects. many patients with refractory celiac disease are malnourished and have weakened immune systems and corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents can further increase their risk of serious infections. thus doctors experienced with treating celiac disease should monitor treatment of refractory celiac disease. unfortunately in some patients with refractory celiac disease malabsorption and malnutrition progress despite drugs. in these patients the intravenous route is the only way to deliver nutrition. total parenteral nutrition (tpn) is a way of delivering calories carbohydrates amino acids and fat in liquid solutions via a catheter that has been inserted and secured into a vein.
Tags: celiac disease
Question: what are the differences between bacteria and viruses?
Answer: although bacteria and viruses are both too small to be seen without a microscope they're structurally as different as giraffes and goldfish. bacteria are relatively complex single-celled creatures with a rigid wall and a thin rubbery membrane surrounding the fluid or cytoplasm inside the cell. shaped like balls rods or spirals they contain all of the genetic information needed to make copies of themselves. fossilized records show that bacteria have existed for about 3. 5 billion years and it's known that bacteria can survive in a variety of environments including extreme heat and cold radioactive waste and the human body. most bacteria are harmless and some -- such as the lactobacilli acidophilus bacteria that can live in the human intestine -- actually help digest food destroy disease-causing microbes fight cancer cells and provide essential nutrients. fewer than 1% of bacteria cause disease in people. in contrast viruses are tiny: the largest of them are smaller than the smallest bacteria. viruses come in varied shapes and have a limited genetic blueprint. all they have is a protein coat and a core of genetic material: either rna or dna. unlike bacteria viruses can't survive without a host. they can only reproduce by attaching themselves to cells and hijacking the cells' cellular machinery. in most cases they reprogram the cells to make new viruses until the cells burst and die. in other cases they turn normal cells into malignant or cancerous cells. also unlike bacteria most viruses do cause disease and they're quite specific about the cells they attack. for example certain viruses are programmed to attacks cells in the liver respiratory system or blood. in some cases viruses called bacteriophages target bacteria.
Tags: bacterium, virus
Question: how do people get infected with coxsackie virus and what are the risk factors?
Answer: infection usually is spread by fecal-oral contamination although occasionally the virus is spread by droplets expelled by infected individuals. items like utensils diaper-changing tables and toys that come in contact with body fluids that contain the virus may also transmit them to other individuals. although people of any age can get infected the majority of patients identified with coxsackie infection are children. pregnant women can pass coxsackie virus to their newborns which may cause serious problems for the newborn so pregnant women need to notify their obstetrician if they exhibit symptoms of the infection especially if they are near their delivery date. risk factors for coxsackie virus infection include physical contact with any patient with individuals with hfmd symptoms. infectious virus can be found in feces saliva fluid in blisters and nasal secretions. even patients who have recovered and have no symptoms may still shed infectious virus for weeks.
Tags: virus, infection
Question: how are bacterial and viral infections treated?
Answer: the discovery and use of antibiotics for bacterial infections is considered one of the most important breakthroughs in medical history. unfortunately bacteria are extremely adaptable and the overuse of antibiotics has made many of them resistant to medical treatment. this has created serious problems especially in hospital settings. antibiotics are ineffective against viruses -- including those which cause most upper-respiratory tract infections -- and many leading organizations now recommend against the routine use of antibiotics unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection. since the beginning of the 20th century vaccines have effectively reduced the incidence of viral diseases such as polio measles and chickenpox. in addition vaccines can prevent such infections such as the flu hepatitis a hepatitis b human papillomavirus (hpv) and others. but the treatment of viral infections has proved more challenging primarily because viruses are relatively tiny and reproduce inside cells. for some viral diseases -- such as herpes simplex virus infections hiv/aids and influenza -- antiviral medications have become available. however the use of antiviral medications has been associated with the development of drug-resistant microbes.
Tags: bacterium, virus, infection
Question: how many kinds of viral hepatitis are there?
Answer: scientists have identified eight types. in the us the main threats are hepatitis a hepatitis b and hepatitis c.
Tags: hepatitis, virus
Question: if a person contracts hepatitis b will they always carry the virus? can they spread it if they reuse their needles?
Answer: most adults who acquire hbv during adulthood are able to eradicate the virus from their bodies. however you will always be positive for the hepatitis b core antibody - hbcab. your doctor needs to check for numerous other blood tests known as the hbv serology tests which include the hepatitis b antigens and hbvdna which will determine your level of infectiousness to others. combined with other tests such as lfts - will determine your need to start antiviral medication. if needles are not shared then there is no risk of transmission but it is never recommended to reuse needles even your own. there are many needle exchange programs available so that the need to reuse needles should not be necessary.
Tags: hepatitis b, virus
Question: what are the goals of therapy for hepatitis c virus?
Answer: the ultimate goals of antiviral therapy are to eliminate hepatitis c virus improve or normalize the liver tests and histology (microscopic appearance) prevent progression to cirrhosis and liver cancer prolong survival and improve the quality of life. only a sustained virologic response provides the possibility of achieving all of the ultimate goals since most patients who have a sustained viruolgic response will remain in remission indefinitely. the rest of the patients (non-responders partial responders and relapsers) may show improvement in blood tests with or without relief of symptoms.
Tags: hepatitis c, virus
Question: how is hepatitis c virus spread and how can transmission be prevented?
Answer: hcv is spread (transmitted) most efficiently through inadvertent exposure to infected blood. the most common route of transmission is needles shared among users of illicit drugs. accidental needle-sticks in health care workers also have transmitted the virus. the average risk of getting hcv from a stick with a contaminated needle is 1. 8% (range 0% to 10%). prior to 1992 some people acquired the infection from transfusions of blood or blood products. since 1992 all blood products are screened for hcv and cases of hcv due to blood transfusion now are extremely rare. hcv also can be passed from mother to unborn child. approximately 4 of every 100 infants born to hcv-infected mothers become infected with the virus. a small number of cases are transmitted through sexual intercourse. the risk of transmission of hcv from an infected individual to a noninfected spouse or partner without the use of condoms over a lifetime has been estimated to be 1% to 4% finally there have been some outbreaks of hcv when instruments or sharp tools have been reused without appropriate cleaning between patients. transmission of hcv can be prevented in several ways. programs have been aimed at avoiding needle sharing among drug addicts. needle exchange programs and educational interventions have reduced high-risk behaviors. however drug addicts are a difficult population to reach and rates of hcv remain high among addicts (30% of younger users). among health-care workers safe needle-usage techniques have been developed to reduce accidental needle-sticks. newer syringes have self-capping needle systems that avoid the need to manually replace a cap after drawing blood and reduce the risk of needle-sticks. there is no clear way to prevent transmission of hcv from mother to child. persons with multiple sexual partners should use barrier precautions such as condoms to limit the risk of hcv as well as other sexually transmitted diseases. monogamous couples should consider the low risk of transmission when deciding whether to use condoms during intercourse. some couples may decide to use them and some may not. screening tests for blood products have almost eliminated the risk of transmission through transfusion estimated by the cdc to be less than one in two million transfused blood products. people with hcv should not share razors or toothbrushes with others. it is critical that physicians and clinics follow manufacturer's directions for sterilizing/cleaning instruments and that disposable sharp instruments be discarded properly. it is important to realize that hcv is not spread by casual contact. thus shaking hands kissing and hugging are not behaviors that increase the risk of transmission. there is no need to use special isolation procedures when dealing with infected patients.
Tags: hepatitis c, virus
Question: what is the usual progression of chronic infection with the hepatitis c virus?
Answer: our understanding of the natural progression (history) of hepatitis c infection still is evolving. of 100 people infected with hcv it is estimated that 75 to 85 will become chronically infected 60 to 70 will develop liver disease 5 to 20 will develop cirrhosis and 1 to 5 will die from complications of liver disease like cirrhosis or liver cancer. scientists are learning more about what causes some people to have milder problems and others to have serious complications. drinking alcohol or acquiring other hepatitis viruses are risk factors for severe disease. thus persons who have chronic hepatitis c should avoid drinking and should be vaccinated against the other hepatitis viruses (a and b). liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is associated with cirrhosis due to chronic hcv infection. some experts recommend screening patients with hcv and cirrhosis for liver cancer every six months with abdominal ultrasound and a blood test for alpha-fetoprotein (a marker for liver cancer). the effectiveness of this screening is unclear.
Tags: hepatitis c, virus, infection
Question: what is new in the treatment of hepatitis b virus?
Answer: new agents are under development to treat hepatitis b. many of these are nucleoside ucleotide analogues that investigators hope will be more effective than older agents. experts also are working on treatment guidelines and the use of multi-drug therapy. vaccination remains the key to preventing hepatitis b and holds the most promise for reducing disease burden.
Tags: hepatitis b, virus
Question: what happens in co-infection with hepatitis b virus and hiv?
Answer: the human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis b virus are transmitted in similar ways and it is not uncommon for an individual to have both infections. persons with hiv who acquire hepatitis b are more likely to become chronically infected with hepatitis b than persons who do not have hiv. the reason for this is thought to be that hiv suppresses the immune system and impairs the ability of the body to eliminate the hepatitis b virus. some nucleoside ucleotide analogues (a class of antiretroviral drugs) are used to treat both hiv and hepatitis b although dosages may vary in the two different infections. stopping one of these agents when the hiv regimen is adjusted may cause hepatitis to flare.
Tags: hepatitis b, hiv, virus, infection
Question: what are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?
Answer: the symptoms of acute (newly acquired) hepatitis a b and c are the same. they might include: tiredness. loss of appetite. nausea. abdominal discomfort. dark urine. clay-colored bowel movements. yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
Tags: hepatitis, virus
Question: how are hepatitis a b and c viruses spread?
Answer: hepatitis a virus is spread from person to person by putting something in the mouth that has been contaminated with the stool of a person with hepatitis a. this type of transmission is called "fecal-oral. " hepatitis b and hepatitis c are spread when blood from an infected person enters the body of a person who is not infected (for example through unprotected sex sharing drugs or needles or from an infected mother to her baby during birth).
Tags: hepatitis a, virus
Question: what is viral hepatitis?
Answer: hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. there are five identified types of viral hepatitis and each one is caused by a different virus. in the united states hepatitis a hepatitis b and hepatitis c are the most common types. hepatitis a is caused by hepatitis a virus (hav) hepatitis b is caused by hepatitis b virus (hbv) and hepatitis c is caused by hepatitis c virus (hcv).
Tags: hepatitis, virus