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Question: can maleria symptoms reoccur. i contracted two bouts of malaria whilst working in africa in 2011. since then i have noticed similar signs and symptoms reoccur around every three months is it possible that this is a reoccurrence of malaria at some level. i have been told that this is not possible however i am not convinced.
Answer: hi found this answer on netdoctor. the answer is yes malaria can return. cerebral malaria has a very high mortality rate (about 20%) and it is usually caused by the plasmodium falciparum type of malaria. benign malaria has a very low mortality and is caused by the three other types of plasmodium protozoan which are transmitted via anopheles mosquito bites. the incubation period for these is longer than with falciparum; in 5-10% of cases the malaria presents more than a year after infection. the initial symptoms of acute illness may be 'flu-like' with some or all of the following symtoms: sudden coldness headache muscle pains high fever flushing vomiting and drenching sweats. any of the four types of malaria may produce a similar illness initially. relapse occurs as parasites may lie dormant in the liver for very long intervals. if you have the slightest suspicion that you are having a relapse you must alert your doctor to your past medical history so that you can be tested as a matter of some urgency. yours sincerely the netdoctor medical team read more: <link>#ixzz2y1ndzwpb follow us: @netdoctor on twitter | netdoctoruk on facebook hope this helps. good luck
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Question: i have recently started falling out of bed and sleepwalking! . i do have the following conditions: fm possible? lupus primary biliary cirrhosis severed nerve in my spine from the removal of my 9th rib for biopsy breast banner/ yr 2000 stenosis osteopenia and dysthymia. i am 61 weigh about 100' and am about 5'3". i think that's all i have. the sleepwalking is scary because i usually wake up mid-fall
Answer: hi have a look at this list. causes of sleepwalking include: hereditary (i. e. the condition may run in families) lack of sleep or fatigue interrupted sleep or inefficient sleep (including from disorders like sleep apnea) illness or fever certain medications stress anxiety going to bed with full bladder noisy sleep environment/different sleep environment do any of these ring bells for you. good luck
Tags: sleepwalking, lupus, primary biliary cirrhosis, nerve, spine
Question: can lupus cause skin lesions. non itchy skin lesions spreading all over body. 1 dermatologist diagnosed allergy to arthritis medicine. next dermatologist diagnosed fungal infection. 3rd dermatologist diagnosed pityriasis rosea. the pulmonologist has asked for tests for lupus vasculitis and hepatitis.
Answer: i'm sorry to hear you're going through a merry-go-round of diagnosis. sometimes skin rashes and lesions can be difficult to diagnose so hang in there. to answer your question yes lupus can indeed cause skin lesions. lupus comes in different forms. one type of lupus called cutaneous lupus or discoid lupus involves the formation of skin lesions that may be red and scaly or ring-shaped. these lesions typically form on sun-exposed areas of skin such as the arms legs scalp back of the neck and so on. but they can occur anywhere on the body. systemic lupus can cause a variety of other skin issues too. people with lupus erythematosus often experience hair loss raised sores called vasculitis lesions blotchy patches of skin and many other skin irritations. your situation illustrates why a skin rash should not be ignored (and i'm glad you didn't ignore yours! ). occasionally a rash can signal a serious underlying medical condition like lupus. in general if a skin rash doesn't clear up within hours or a couple of days you should have it checked out by a doctor. skin rashes accompanied by trouble breathing require emergency medical treatment. wishing you well!
Tags: lupus, skin lesion, allergy, arthritis, vasculitis
Question: can lupus cause skin lesions. non itchy skin lesions spreading all over body. 1 dermatologist diagnosed allergy to arthritis medicine. next dermatologist diagnosed fungal infection. 3rd dermatologist diagnosed pityriasis rosea. the pulmonologist has asked for tests for lupus vasculitis and hepatitis.
Answer: yes. most people with lupus experience some sort of skin involvement during the course of their disease. it is possible to have lesions of multiple types with lupus like red raised patches tend to scar and usually do not itch.
Tags: lupus, skin lesion, allergy, arthritis, vasculitis
Question: what are the symptoms of malaria?
Answer: when symptoms appear the time from the initial malaria infection until symptoms appear (incubation period) generally ranges from: 1 9 to 14 days for plasmodium (p. ) falciparum. 12 to 18 days for p. vivax and p. ovale. 18 to 40 days for p. malariae. 11 to 12 days for p. knowlesi. symptoms can appear in 7 days. occasionally the time between exposure and signs of illness may be as long as 8 to 10 months with p. vivax and p. ovale. the incubation period may be longer if you are taking medicine to prevent infection (chemoprophylaxis) or because you have some immunity due to previous infections. variation in symptoms in regions where malaria is present people may have the disease but-due to immunity-they have few or no symptoms. 2 the severity of malaria symptoms can also vary depending on your general health what kind of malaria parasite you have and whether you still have your spleen. common symptoms of malaria in the early stages malaria symptoms are sometimes similar to those of many other infections caused by bacteria viruses or parasites. symptoms may include: fever. chills. headache. sweats. fatigue. nausea and vomiting. symptoms may appear in cycles and may come and go at different intensities and for different lengths of time. but especially at the beginning of the illness the symptoms may not follow this typical pattern. the cyclic pattern of malaria symptoms is due to the life cycle of malaria parasites as they develop reproduce and are released from the red blood cells and liver cells in the human body. this cycle of symptoms is also one of the major indicators that you are infected with malaria. other common symptoms of malaria other common symptoms of malaria include: dry (nonproductive) cough. muscle and/or back pain. enlarged spleen. in rare cases malaria can lead to impaired function of the brain or spinal cord seizures or loss of consciousness. infection with the p. falciparum parasite is usually more serious and may become life-threatening. there are other conditions with symptoms similar to a malarial infection. it is important that you see your doctor to discover the cause of your symptoms. 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.
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Question: what causes malaria?
Answer: a bite from a parasite-infected mosquito causes malaria. there are five species of plasmodium (p. ) parasites that infect people. infection with p. falciparum p. falciparum is found mostly in the tropics and subtropics (near the equator). infection with p. falciparum can lead to life-threatening complications after the first few days. p. falciparum is often resistant to a popular antimalarial medicine (chloroquine) and needs treatment with other medicines. infection with p. vivax p. malariae p. ovale or p. knowlesi p. vivax and p. malariae occur all over the tropical regions of the world. p. ovale is found in western africa and p. knowlesi is found in southeast asia. infection with p. vivax p. malariae or p. ovale is usually not life-threatening and a person may recover in a month without treatment. but infection with p. knowlesi may be fatal. p. vivax p. malariae p. ovale and p. knowlesi are generally not as drug-resistant as p. falciparum. p. vivax p. ovale and p. knowlesi may stay in the liver requiring further treatment with medicine to prevent relapses. how the disease spreads malaria is spread when an infected anopheles mosquito bites a person. this is the only type of mosquito that can spread malaria. the mosquito becomes infected by biting an infected person and drawing blood that contains the parasite. when that mosquito bites another person that person becomes infected. in the united states people who develop malaria are nearly always found to have contracted it while traveling in parts of the world where malaria is common. for more information see the topic travel health. 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.
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Question: what causes lupus systemic lupus erythematosus?
Answer: lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or sle) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues as though they were foreign substances. lupus is not contagious. no one knows exactly what causes the body to attack its own tissues. a person may be born with a certain genetic makeup that affects how the immune system functions or makes him or her at risk for lupus. a combination of factors can trigger the autoimmune process some of which may affect one person but not another. 1 exposure to ultraviolet light usually from sunlight is known to trigger the disease process and symptom flares. hormonal factors are linked to autoimmune disease though the link is poorly understood. some research shows an increased risk of lupus with higher levels of estrogen. but a separate study did not find evidence that the hormones estrogen or prolactin taken for hormone replacement therapy or birth control or taken previously for fertility treatments increased the risk of lupus. 2 another study showed that women with stable lupus had no increased risk of symptom flares from taking birth control pills. 3 smoking may increase the risk of getting lupus and may make the disease more severe. some medications are suspected triggers of lupus and symptom flares. some infections are suspected triggers. some people who have cytomegalovirus (cmv) parvovirus (such as fifth disease ) and hepatitis c infections eventually develop lupus. the epstein-barr virus has been linked to lupus in children. chemical exposure has been known to trigger lupus. suspected chemical toxins include trichloroethylene in well water and silica dust. hair dyes and straighteners linked to lupus in the past are no longer considered to be lupus triggers. 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.
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Question: who gets lupus?
Answer: anyone can get lupus. but 9 out of 10 people who have it are women. lupus is most common in women between the ages of 15 and 44. scientists think a woman's hormones may have something to do with getting lupus. black women are three times more likely to get lupus than white women. it's also more common in hispanic/latino asian and american indian women. both blacks and hispanics/latinos tend to develop lupus at a younger age and have more symptoms at diagnosis (including kidney problems). they also tend to have more severe disease than whites. babies born to women with lupus may have heart liver or skin problems caused by lupus.
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Question: stabbing pain under rib cage. stabbing pains right side under my ribs for several weeks started in july ct scan normal. i eat healthy now it is accompanied with awful nausea and vomiting. the nausea is constant i have vomited 20 times in 3 weeks (not pregnant) i have been to so many doctors and they are really not sure what is wrong. all of the tests have came back normal ct scan with contrast blood work xrays ultrasound of gallbladder and hida scan. for the hida scan gallbladder and small bowels normal and ef 68%
Answer: is it on your right side? im going through the same thing right now. its been months and have been to countless dr appointments and e>r> visits. they finally found sludge in my gall bladder and they wont do sergry to remove it becauase its not life threatening so i asked a triage nurse and she told me to drink a glass of cranberry juice everyday for a week and drink lots of water and avoid all fatty and greasy foods. eat alot of fruits and vegetables. blueberries are really good because they have antioxidanrts and antioxidants are really good for liver and gallbladder. you can also take antioxidant pills. hope this helps.
Tags: gallbladder, ribcage, x-ray, nausea, healthy eating
Question: symptoms stomach ache and elevated liver enzymes. took indocin 3 x day for 6 days for migraines. are these related? . stomach ache constipation (migraine drugs)
Answer: indocin is a strong anti-inflammatory usually given for gout. do you take any other medicine for migraines vicodin tylenol aspirin advil motrin aleve excedrin? all of these medications can cause elevations in liver enzyme levels if taken for long period of time. do you drink alcohol as well? is your pain located below your right rib cage and do you have a yellowish tint to your eyes or skin? that can indicate liver damage. did the dr draw a ast & alt level on you? i suggest if any of the above questions are yes get redrawn blood labs & abdominal ultrasound to check for enlarged liver/damage.
Tags: stomach, migraine, constipation, drug
Question: i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin) every day for a few years. i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin each) every day for a few years; i also drink about 4 glasses of red wine a day. . i am concerned that i may have done damage to my liver - i just recently noticed the warnings on the bottle. i do not have any symptoms of liver damage (not nauseous tired fatigued weak; i have a regular appetite etc. ). i won't be taking excedrin or tylenol again of course but do you think i am ok? .
Answer: you are never suppose to take acetaminophen and aspirins together. first of all acetaminophen's not good for the heart liver or gastric problems such as acid reflux bowel problems and stomach problems. also aspirin low milligrams are all right for gastrology problems and good for the heart and liver. wellbutrin is a simple drug for anxieties and some depression but i would ask what is better to take with it. please do not take those 2 together
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Question: i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin) every day for a few years. i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin each) every day for a few years; i also drink about 4 glasses of red wine a day. . i am concerned that i may have done damage to my liver - i just recently noticed the warnings on the bottle. i do not have any symptoms of liver damage (not nauseous tired fatigued weak; i have a regular appetite etc. ). i won't be taking excedrin or tylenol again of course but do you think i am ok? .
Answer: excessive use of any pain reliever is not good for the liver and because of alcohol usage your maximum tolerance for acetaminophen is probably lower than average. it's hard to say how much damage your liver has taken because everybody's body chemistry is different. giving your doctor a quick visit might be ideal just to be sure that the damage isn't threatening in any way. this might be a useful link to you: <link>
Tags: liver, aspirin, acetaminophen, nausea, fatigue
Question: i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin) every day for a few years. i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin each) every day for a few years; i also drink about 4 glasses of red wine a day. . i am concerned that i may have done damage to my liver - i just recently noticed the warnings on the bottle. i do not have any symptoms of liver damage (not nauseous tired fatigued weak; i have a regular appetite etc. ). i won't be taking excedrin or tylenol again of course but do you think i am ok? .
Answer: well im not a dr but theres not always symtoms to liver damage i have stage 4 liver damage n i feel fine the only true test is a biopsy talk with your dr
Tags: liver, aspirin, acetaminophen, nausea, fatigue
Question: i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin) every day for a few years. i have been taking 2 extra strength excedrin (250mg of acetaminophen and 250mg aspirin each) every day for a few years; i also drink about 4 glasses of red wine a day. . i am concerned that i may have done damage to my liver - i just recently noticed the warnings on the bottle. i do not have any symptoms of liver damage (not nauseous tired fatigued weak; i have a regular appetite etc. ). i won't be taking excedrin or tylenol again of course but do you think i am ok? .
Answer: i would be careful when it comes to excedrin my anut has taken it since i was young and she has really bad stomach problems. i dont know about taking the proper doseage although i do know its been taken off the shelves
Tags: liver, aspirin, acetaminophen, nausea, fatigue
Question: i have all the symptoms of gallbladder issues but all my tests came back clear what could it be if not my gallbladder? . since the beginning of the month i have had a nonstop sharp pain in my right side under my rib that radiates to my back and up to my shoulder. have also been continutously nauseous since then. have had bouts of constipation and feel sick anytime i eat and the pain gets worse after eating. i have had a headache here and there behind my right eye and episodes of dizziness. have had ultrasound xrays ct scan and blood and urine tests all came back clear. had slightly elevated liver enzymes.
Answer: well this is an excellent question for your health care provider. i'd suggest you make an appointment as soon as possible with your primary care provider to discuss what's going on. many conditions can cause the symptoms you're describing. to receive a diagnosis you need to be examined by someone who can provide ongoing care. if you had testing done at an emergency room find out if your doctor can access the test results electronically (by computer). if not you'll need to have the results sent to his or her office. unfortunately this isn't something that can diagnosed in a forum like this. but i do wish you all the best in finding resolution to your problem!
Tags: nausea, dizziness
Question: what would cause nausea all over body ache blood in stool abdomenal pain flu like symtoms? . ive already been tested for h pylori had an ultra sound ran on my stomach liver and gall bladder (which came up with nothing).
Answer: i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. unfortunately a number of things could cause the symptoms you're describing. i'd suggest you keep working with your health care provider to find a cause for these symptoms. even though you've undergone some testing already if you don't have a diagnosis you need to keep pushing. don't give up on this. a number of conditions that could cause the symptoms you describe can take a long time to be diagnosed. it's important you work closely with your health care providers to get all possible testing done in order to arrive at a diagnosis. also sometimes tests need to be repeated and the results compared to previous tests in order to get an accurate diagnosis. i suggest you keep copies of all your own medical records including films from ct mri etc. in case you have to change doctors or opt to get a second opinion. again i'm sorry you're dealing with this and hope your care team can arrive at a diagnosis and some treatment options soon. all the best to you!
Tags: gallbladder, liver, stomach, nausea, abdominal pain
Question: my breasts grow/shrink by 2 cup sizes every few months. not period related pregnant or weight gain. ultrasound normal. i am 25 and this has been happening sense i was 19. i have not been on birth control for 2 years. i am not pregnant. the times they grown/shrink are random and don't appear to be related to my period at all. my primary care doctor is baffled and can't figure this out. i had an ultrasound that came back normal so they won't do a mammogram. i gave blood to test my hormones and they came back normal. while they grow/shrink they are sore and painful to the touch. what is wrong with me?
Answer: hi just been doing a little bit more research and found this small piece of info see when you start doing research as you know you have to fight your way through lots of rubbish but this come out of the rubbish you may like to copy it and show your doctor of all things its from the uk's daily mail its a daily news paper see what you think. breast size is essentially determined by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. while genes are beyond our control lifestyle modifications may be effective in reducing bust size. the main hormone that determines breast size is oestrogen. the more oestrogen you have in your system the bigger your breasts will tend to be. this is why women often find that their breasts enlarge when they take oestrogen-based medication such as the 'combined' pill (a mix of oestrogen and progesterone) or hrt. as far reducing your bust size is concerned i would therefore advise you to avoid using the combined pill. in addition it is important for you to be aware that traces of oestrogen from the pill are excreted in the urine and may make it into the water supply. oestrogen-like compounds (also known as 'xeno-oestrogens') from plastic packaging (including plastic bottles) and industrial residues are also known to contaminate food and drinks. for these reasons i would advise you to drink mineral water from glass bottles whenever possible and avoid processed foods packaged in plastic. meat and possibly some dairy products tend to contain oestrogen and should also be moderated in the diet. oestrogen is broken down in the liver so anything you do to improve liver function might help. eating a diet based on wholefoods fruits and vegetables (preferably organic) with plenty of water and very little caffeine and alcohol should help to maximise your liver function and minimise the impact of oestrogen in your body. you might also try a supplement of the herb agnus castus. one of this herb's chief effects is to increase the level of the hormone progesterone which tends to help moderate and balance the effects of oestrogen in the body. the normal recommended dose of agnus castus is 40 mg of dried herb or 40 drops of concentrated liquid extract once a day or 20 mg of dried herb twice a day. agnus castus preparations are readily available in health food stores. its the part on the liver that could point the way to your problem perhaps something is going wrong there when it comes to your hormones. good luck
Tags: breast, period, pregnancy, weight gain, birth control