Most likely, in the absence of other symtpoms, you are experiencing swelling around the eyes (periorbital edema) and face because of your salty dinner. The sodium load causes you to retain excess free water, and with the aid of gravity, it pools in the dependent parts of your body. During the day, it would be… Continue reading I had chinese food last night and this morning, my eyes were really puffy and my face looked swollen. Is this because the chinese food was really salty?
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I am 6 months pregnant with my second son. My oldest son had jaundice and needed to be under the blue light for 2 days. Does this mean my second son will have a higher chance of getting jaundice?
Yes. Jaundice is a yellow discoloration that is a result of elevated bilirubin (the pigment in red blood cells) from the death of red blood cells. The excess bilirubin desposits in the skin causing it to yellow – much like the pigmentation of a bruise. In additon to physiologic jaundice (newborns with a large excess… Continue reading I am 6 months pregnant with my second son. My oldest son had jaundice and needed to be under the blue light for 2 days. Does this mean my second son will have a higher chance of getting jaundice?
What causes varicose veins?
Varicose veins affect up to 55% of women and 45% of men with incidence increasing with increased age. Varicose veins are the damaged and enlarged superficial veins that become blue and resemble twisted cords. They are often found on the lower body behind the knees, on the calves, thighs, and even in the pelvic area… Continue reading What causes varicose veins?
Can I get HIV from being kissed by someone who has HIV?
It is highly unlikely to contract HIV from kissing someone. HIV transmission depends on the mode of contact and the amount of blood in body fluid exchanged. Contact with pure saliva, sweat, or tears has never been proven to cause transmission of HIV. In fact, it is not recommended to use HIV prophylaxis treaments on… Continue reading Can I get HIV from being kissed by someone who has HIV?
In House MD season two, there was this girl who was immunocompromised and developed neurological symptoms after having a tick on her. Does that really happen if I get a tick?
It appears you are referring to House MD Season 2 Episode 16 “Safe.” The final diagnosis was “tick paralysis.” Tick paralysis is caused by a neurotoxin in the tick saliva and is commonly associated with the Dermacentor andersoni (wood tick) or Dermacentor variabilis ticks (dog tick) that are found in wooded areas. After a tick… Continue reading In House MD season two, there was this girl who was immunocompromised and developed neurological symptoms after having a tick on her. Does that really happen if I get a tick?