Why does my aquarium fish have a hole in his head?… by jess
I have an african cichilid. He literally has a hole in his head right inbetween his eyes and he won't eat anything. The hole showed up yesterday and it was pretty big. Today it seems to be closing up but now there are about 3 or 4 small pinholes in that same area. What's the deal? Why does my fish have a hole in his head, literally?
where do i find medication for the fish??
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Hole in the Head is the result of poor water quality over a long period of time. It starts off as a small “pimple” on the head erupts and grow into a deep crater that may affect the skull/head. Worst scenario is fatality and in lucky circumstances, it may just remain as scars on the face. Unfortunately, the disease is difficult to cure as it rarely responds to any medication. There are some water proof cream with antibiotic functions that can be applied to the injury areas but there's no real guarantee it will work.
There is one option. The combination of Flagyl (metronidazoel) and Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) usually does work to cure Hole in the Head. But these are both pharmaceutical drugs that require a prescription to obtain in many countries.
You can help to improve the rate of survival by keeping the tank water clean with regular fresh water changes or using biological filters. Salt for freshwater aquariums is also a good idea.
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Vitamin K - what's it good for, and what foods contain it? What are the signs of deficiency?… by hughr
I want to know whether I should be buying a vitamin supplement for vitamin K.
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Vitamin K is good for blood clotting.
Dark green leafy vegetables, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage are good sources of vitamin K, containing about 8 mg vitamin K/kg food. Cow's milk is also a good source of the vitamin.
Check food labels for exact amounts per serving.
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K is 80 mg/day for the adult man and 65 mg/day for the adult woman.
Vitamin K deficiency exists when chronic failure to eat sufficient amounts of vitamin K results in a tendency for spontaneous bleeding or in prolonged and excessive bleeding with trauma or injury.
If you do not consume enough Vitamin K on a daily basis…then a supplement would certainly be recommended.
However, obtaining Vitamin K from food sources is certainly the best way as nutritional supplements are not FDA approved.
FYI: If you take Warfarin (also known under the brand names of Coumadin
How to get over drowsiness from medications?… by Mi
I took a teaspoon of Tussionex yesterday for a bad flu and I'm still feeling the affects. Is there a fast way to 'detox' yourself from it or wake yourself up at least? I have to work in an hour and I can barely keep my head up or walk straight. It might be a problem..
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Tussionex.
“Side effects may include:
Anxiety,
constipation,
decreased mental and physical performance,
difficulty breathing,
difficulty urinating,
dizziness,
drowsiness,
dry throat,
emotional dependence,
exaggerated feeling of depression,
extreme calm (sedation),
exaggerated sense of well-being, fear,
itching, mental clouding, mood changes,
nausea, rash, restlessness, sluggishness,
tightness in chest, vomiting
“Special warnings about this medication:
Tussionex contains a mild narcotic that can cause dependence and tolerance when the drug is used for several weeks. However, it is unlikely that dependence will develop when Tussionex is used for the short-term treatment of a cough. Like all narcotics, Tussionex may produce slowed or irregular breathing. If you have lung disease or a breathing disorder, use this medication cautiously. Use Tussionex with care if you have the eye condition known as narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, an enlarged prostate gland, urinary difficulties, an intestinal disorder, liver or kidney disease, an underactive thyroid gland, or Addison
For the Ladies and Only Ladies?… by Scooby_doo
Okay i'm 17 and I have baterial vaginosis and i'm wondering if anyone of you has had it I took the pills called metronidazole and I'm on my last dose but know signs of clearing up If you had it how do I know the signs of clearing or do it go away on it's own i'm really weird.
Please help
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From my own personal experience,
I can honestly say that the pill they prescribe is completly worthless! I struggled with BV during pregnancy i got the infection twice and both times got the pill. Which never really did much but make matters worse by prolonging the infection.
Now, several months later I told my dr. to put me on something diffrent and she prescribed clindamax (a cream). It worked like a charm. Now i'm also taking acidophilus tablets that contain live cultures they help restore PH levels to prevent infection. You can find them at a drugstore. I know how it feels to have vaginal issues…i've been tormented by it. wish you luck.
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Any good products for dry facial skin?… by Bel
I currently use Hydra Complete by Estee Lauder. Perhaps someone can share what they use on their face w/out making it greesy!! Thank you!
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I went to my dermotologist because I have very dry facial skin and sometimes experience dry patches and he prescribed a cream called pandel, it worked great but I ran out so I've been mosturizing with oil of olay night cream at night and all day cream as needed throughout the day it leaves your skin soft and not greasy your skin should soak it all up. I combine the cream and moisterizer with the toner, cleanser, and eye cream. My mom has been using oil of olay products since she was young and she doesn't have a wrinkle on her she swears by it.
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What is Epilepsy and what is the treatment for it?… by Ma
What is epilepsy and what is the treatment for it I do take medication I do suffer from migraines as well. I have grand mal seizures. I also have petti Mal and partical seizures. What are all the treatmeats for my condition.
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Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological condition that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked epileptic seizures. It affects approximately 50 million people worldwide.[1] It is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication
Are there any good message boards/News groups for people with MS?… by Fanma
I have many symptoms, (off and on) of MS. I'm having trouble with my GP at getting a diagnosis & any help for that matter. Can anyone point me to a good News group?
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GREETINGS!!! I'll answer this question for the both of you!!!
First of all, here are my qualifications for providing you with this answer:
1) I've successfully managed the symptoms of MS for over 45 years.
2) I was an HR Executive for over 30+ years, and combined my professional and personal expertise in creating a website dedicated to assisting folks with “chronic disease symptoms” better document, communicate, corroborate, and manage their symptoms and the resulting impairments to become expert patients; chronic disease self-managers; and, partner with their doctors to practice patient-centered health care.
http://www.disabilitykey.com
My website contains tons of information in 2 blogs, downloadable free articles and self-help ebooklets, and the Disabilitykey Workbook which contains over 100 pages of how to processes and actual forms - blank and completed examples - to assist folks. This workbook is available for a very small price (under $10).
Now, because you are having trouble with your GP at getting a diagnosis and any help, here's a blog that I did that discusses not only the top 22 MS symptoms, but what - at least a year ago - were the top medications used to help you better manage those symptoms.
The reason that I like this list of symptoms and their associated “management aids” is that precisely because MS has so many symptoms, you may need to take some time to do some “introspection” to figure out which TYPE of symptom do you have!! For example: do you have “plain vanilla” depression, or do you have depression coupled with either pain or fatigue? The management aids for the 3 different “types” of depression are different; so, the more precise and specific you can become shen documenting both your symptoms and how they impair you so that you can better inform your doctor, the better your doctor can assist you with symptom management!!
So, your Doctor tells you that you have a disease. You know that you have symptoms that impair you in your every day life, but you want your Doctor to give you something to make the pain/symptom go away!
What is the best medication for your symptoms, for your illness? Remember, only your Doctor can help you. However, the better informed that you are about what is out there, the better you can discuss alternatives with your Doctor(s).
The following information comes from the National MS Society website. Now, most disease medication lists start with the brand name first, with the SYMPTOM that it is to address almost as an after thought. BUT, we, the patients, start with the symptom first, so that's how I have decided to sort the medications. Here goes. Products available without a prescription are so indicated (+).
Once again, this will provide you with information to discuss with your Doctor. By having options of medications for a symptom, you and your Doctor can discuss which treatment would be best for you, given your other symptoms, your specific condition, and any other factors that only your Doctor can know. And, if you do not know what the symptom means (I'm not sure that I know what “Paroxysmal itching” is) you can ask your Doctor, and learn something new!
Fatigue: Amantadine; Cylert; Provigil
Spasticity: Baclofen; Dantrium; Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB Therapy); Valium (muscle spasms); Zanaflex
Constipation: Mineral oil (+); Colace (Docusate (+)); Dulcolax (Bisacodyl (+)); Enemeez Mini Enema (Docusate stool softener laxative (+)); Fleet Enema (Sodium phosphate (+)); Metamucil (Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (+)); Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide (+)); Sani-Supp suppository (US) (Glycerin (+))
Erectile dysfunction: Papaverine; Cialis; Levitra; MUSE; Prostin VR; Viagra
Nausea; Vomiting; Dizziness: Antivert (US), Bonamine (Can)
Paroxysmal itching: Atarax
Disease-modifying agent: Avonex; Betaseron; Copaxone; Novantrone; Rebif;
Urinary tract infections: Bactrim; Septra; Cipro; Macrodantin
Urinary tract infections: (preventative) Hiprex, Mandelamine (US); Hip-rex, Mandelamine (Can)
Urinary tract infections (symptom relief): Pyridium
Urinary frequency: DDAVP Nasal Spray; DDAVP Tablets
Bladder dysfunction: Detrol (US); Ditropan; Ditropan XL; Oxytrol (Oxybutynin Transdermal System); Pro-Banthine; Sanctura; Vesicare (US)
Bladder dysfunction; Pain: Tofranil
Depression: Effexor; Paxil; Wellbutrin; Zoloft
Depression, Pain (neuropathic): Cymbalta
Depression; Fatigue: Prozac
Tremor: Laniazid; Nydrazid
Tremor; Pain; Spasticity: Klonopin (US), Rivotril (Can)
Acute exacerbations: Decadron; Deltasone; H.P. Acthar Gel; Solu-Medrol
Pain (dyesthesias): Dilantin; Neurontin
Pain (paresthesias): Elavil; Pamelor (US), Aventyl (Can)
Pain (trigeminal neuralgia): Tegretol
Now that you have read all 22 categories of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms that HAVE a medication that might mitigate it, and know of many others that have no associated medication, I'll bet that you are asking yourself how do I make the link between knowing that I have one or more of these, and explaining how this symptom impairs me? If you have these questions, please check out our website at http://www.disabilitykey.com.
Also, please feel free to email me by clicking on my Yahoo name. I'll send you some specific forms to document your symptoms to better communicate with your Doctor.
Finally, here are some suggestions:
1) Document your symptoms and their impairments. (My forms are being used worldwide.)
2) use any Internet search engine and plug in the words “MS symptoms”. Then you can see if you have any or all of them.
3) Then, go to see your doctor, better prepared to partner with him/her in getting you a diagnosis not only for your “condition”, but for medications and/or other suggestions for “managing” your symptoms.
4) A FANTASTIC “virtual village” for folks with all types of autoimmune diseases - including, but not specific to MS - is the following:
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com
While started by someone with Lupus, this website contains tons of supportive forums, including an MS-specific one, Moderated by me!! I also Moderate the Social Security, Work Related, and Baby Boomer forums.
Finally, please feel free to contact me by clicking onto my Yahoo name and email me or im me with additional questions along your process of discovery.
Best wishes.
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name of estrogen tablets available in india?… by caroline_c
i like to know what are the estrogen tablets available in india and their price?
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FemHrt, made by Pfizer and Activella, a vegetable-based estrogen from Pharmacia, contain a modified progestin.
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does anyone have information about hypertrophic scars?… by cupidgi
I have several small hypertrophic (raised) scars on the back of my shoulder & just paid a plastic surgeon $100 for 10 min of his time for him to tell me it would cost me $3000 to have them removed. does ANYONE know anything about how else I might take care of the problem w/out the insane expense?
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How does Methadone work and what exactly is it ?… by The Hit M
I know it's a treatment for heroine but what does it do ? I have noticed users on here asking about it and I have heard about it but I still don't know what it does.
Does it get you high so that you're satified and don't want heroine ?
Is it illegal unless prescribed by a doctor ?
What exactly is it ?
Best Answer:
Methadone is a synthetic opioid, used medically as an analgesic and in the treatment of narcotic addiction. It was first brought to market by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company.
Methadone has a slow metabolism and very high lipid solubility, making it longer lasting than morphine-based drugs. Methadone has a typical half-life of 24-48 hours, permitting the administration only once a day in heroin detoxification and maintenance programs. The most common mode of delivery at a methadone clinic is in an oral solution. Methadone is almost as effective when administered orally as by injection. As with heroin, tolerance and dependence usually develop with repeated doses. Tolerance to the different physiological effects of methadone varies. Tolerance to analgesia usually occurs during the first few weeks of use; whereas with respiratory depression, sedation, and nausea it is seen within approximately 5-7 days. There is no tolerance formed to constipation produced by methadone or the other opioids.
Current research shows methadone has a unique affinity for the NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartic acid) brain receptor. Some researchers propose that NMDA may regulate psychic dependence and tolerance by exhibiting opioid antagonist-like activity. Withdrawal symptoms are generally less acutely severe than those of morphine and heroin at equivalent doses, but are significantly more prolonged
Clinical use:
1-Opiate addiction
2-Chronic pain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methadone
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