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Hi. I have a Neuro appointment coming up this week. I was wondering are there any tests to check how well there is blood flow to the brain, and what are the names of the tests? Thank you..

My husband has been on oxygen for several years. He was supposed to use it when he sleeps but has been using it during the day too. Sometimes he has a "spell" when he has more trouble breathing so he turns his machine up to a higher number(usually is 2 bu...

Hello guys, I need an explanation on this:today i checked my oxygen saturation in Finger Pulse Oximeter (in College)and my readings werepulse - 67 (it showed normal 60-130)O2- 98%when i put stress on my brain(stop breathing and try to push air in...

what does a lung capacity of 122 mean?

i need help on the med. and the test strips.my little boy found out in jan. ,he had diabetes .we are doing better but the supplies are killing us[bad joke] i need to no if there is anywhere to get free help. they say my husband makes to much money for med....

I AM TREATED FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. THE MEDICATION AS PRESCIRIBED KEEPS MY BP QUITE WELL AT SEA LEVEL. MY CONCERN IS WITH ANY RISKS EXPECTED WHEN MY ACTIVITY SHIFTS TO HIGH ALTITUDE. THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS TWO WEEKS AT 2500 METER FOLLOWED BY ONE WEEK ...

My beautiful boy came yesterday!!! A day late. Had an natural birth only used gas!!!

I am kind of new to all of this and I hope someone can answer my questions. First of I am a 100% disabled Vietnam era veteran and in a electric wheel chair. I am a right leg amputee with a list of medical problems that seems to be a mile long. Here are som...

36Yrs old male, sufferring from unintentional weight loss and frequent high volume urination approximately every one hour.I eat 4 to 6 time a day but still suffering from weight loss and frequent urination.

Is the ammonia in cat urine worse for your health than second-hand smoke?

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Normal vagin*l discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.

Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.

Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious. Treatment is usually for possible infection or to manage symptoms.

Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex. Condoms greatly reduce the chances of transmission, but do not eliminate them.

Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms, but must be treated to prevent serious complications.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may take to prevent infection.

The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.

Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.

Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?

The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.