It sounds as if your father is having a memory regression of having a cold. Because of the dementia, he is hallucinating that he is sick. You should watch him closely in this case and have him evaluated by a doctor if he really does start to exhibit symptoms of a cold such as sneezing, … Read more

I would suggest changing your physical therapy routine. You need to have strength as well as flexibility exercises. Maybe the exercise you were doing were not correct or were not appropriate for your particular condition. It sounds as if you have had a lot of things done on this knee. It may never return to … Read more

If you have Lupus and you are smoking weed, you will have a lot of problems. Surely, you have some form of medication for Lupus and this could cause problems if mixed with drugs or alcohol. You should not be smoking anything. It will cause more damage to body and with Lupus, the results could … Read more

Some of the more common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, weakness, pain, swelling, and weight loss (from not eating as much). If your side effects persist, you will need to report them to your doctor as soon as possible.

Many people will not have many side effects after gall bladder surgery, except for some incisional pain. Some uncommon side effects could be nausea and vomiting. If there are complications with the surgery, then the patient may have side effects as well such as pain, bleeding, swelling, redness, or abdominal discomfort. If your side effects … Read more

This may be a symptom of vaginitis, or it may be the symptom of something else. Then again, it may not be the symptom of anything as the vagina does secrete discharge without having an infection. (this would be the body's natural lubrication). Do you have any fevers, chills, pain, bleeding, or other symptoms? If … Read more

Well, it is illegal for an 11 year old to get a job. However, you can make money by helping people with chores (such as raking leaves, dog walking, or baby sitting). You can offer to help someone clean their home and charge them a few bucks. That is the only way an 11 year … Read more

Sadly, I am addicted to soda pop. I probably drink about 60 ounces in a day (give or take a few). I know it is bad for me, and I want to stop, but it is hard. Too much pop will cause health problems such as diabetes, so you should not drink too much.

Yes. You can get medicaid. However, it will depend on your income. Check with your county office for more information about the income guidelines. If you cannot qualify for medicaid, you can try checking at your local health department for health care programs available for pregnant women and children.

It will vary from person to person, but generally it should be out of your body within about a week after you stop taking it.

This depends on the individual person. In some men, it could be normal. However, it could also be the signs and symptoms of a more serious problem. If it is not causing you any pain, problems with urination or intercourse, then it is probably nothing to worry about. However, if it is causing you any … Read more

You may be experiencing something simple such as a sore throat or you may be having problems with your tonsils, lymph nodes or thyroid. If it does not resolve within a couple of days, you should consult your doctor. If you have a high fever with it, you should go to the emergency room.

It might need a new thermcup. This is the thing at the end of the pilot light that lights the burner. They are inexpensive to buy, but the service call to put them on will probably be between $50-$100.

This could be any number of problems. Do you have a fever? Is there a rash or can you feel a mass? It could be a pulled muscle or it could be some more serious such as a problem with an axillary lymph node. It may also be indigestion. If it does not go away … Read more

It is hard to determine which type of bug bit you. It may have been a large horse fly.  (Need more description). However, some insects are poisonous and this could be dangerous for you. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible. The pain can be caused by the bite itself, by poison, … Read more

Chyme is a medical word used to describe partially digested food that is forced into the small intestine for further digestion. It is half liquid and half solid mass, and does not resemble actual food. When food goes into the stomach, the stomach emits fluids to help break down and digest the foods. … Read more

Bloat is a medical condition of the stomach. It is a condition in which the stomach becomes distended because of the presence of excess gas within the stomach chamber. It can be a painful and very bothersome condition for the patient.  Many doctors and medical professionals refer to it as gastric dilatation-volvulus. Bloating … Read more

BiPAP stand for bi-level positive airway pressure. It is a medical term used for a breathing machine that helps people get air into their lungs much easier.  Back in the 1980s, it was known as the C-PAP machine. However, in the 1990s, it became known as the BiPAP machine. It is most commonly used … Read more

A heartbeat can usually be heard as early as 4 weeks after conception. It can be heard 3-6 weeks at the start of the pregnancy.

It is possible for a woman to lactate without being pregnant. It usually occurs in women of childbearing age and usually happens as a result of high levels of hormones. The high hormone levels can be caused by certain medications, diet, or an unknown miscarriage. Usually, lactation without pregnancy is harmless. However, if it is … Read more