Does anyone know anything about what type of diseases you can get from eating raw pork?

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My father has been diagnosed with having Lemis (not sure if that is the correct spelling- sorry) from what i understand it is a type of parasite that you get from eating raw pork, he has had this parasite for over 30 yrs, i guess over the years the parasite has died but it left scar tissue on his brain, which has been causing him to have blackouts from time to time. Does anyone know anything about this condition?
He did'nt intentionally eat the pork knowing it was raw.
I'm afraid that I know nothing of his condition but I am incredibly curious as to why he was eating raw pork? Raw - or improperly cooked - pork or chicken is capable of spreading a plethora of incurable and potentially fatal diseases.

I think that if you do require further information about your father's condition you would be far better consulting a registered medical practitioner rather than requesting clarification on this site.

I wish you and him the very best.   (+ info)

What do you call a doctor that specializes in Infectious Diseases?

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You know, like a kidney specialist is a nephrologist, a brain specialist is a neurologist, a hormone specialist is an endocrinologist, ect?
Yes, maybe all Infectious Disease specialists are diagnosticians...but someone I know who is a doctor says that although the medicine on House is generally accurate, they have never heard of "Department of Diagnostic Medicine".
Well, i think you can just call them an infectious disease specialist. (i didn't just come up with that, i saw it on webmd)


-me  (+ info)

did you know that the brain is the conductor of all mental and physical illnesses and diseases?

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Duuuuh! Its the control board! Watch Woody Allens"Whatever you wanted to know anbout sex."  (+ info)

How serious is getting a swollen brain from Behcet's Disease? Will my brother be able to wake up?

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How serious is getting a swollen brain from Behcet's Disease? My brother had a swollen brain after vomiting/fainting out of nowhere. He got surgery and after, doctors purposely put his brain to sleep (induced coma? I think). Doctors found out that what he has is Bechet's Disease. Is this disease serious? Will my brother be able to wake up? Will doctors wake him up?
Behçet's disease is an autoimmune disease that results from damage to blood vessels throughout the body, particularly veins. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks and harms the bodies' own tissues. The exact cause of Behçet's disease is unknown. Most symptoms of the disease are caused by vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels). Inflammation is a characteristic reaction of the body to injury or disease and is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Doctors think that an autoimmune reaction may cause the blood vessels to become inflamed, but they do not know what triggers this reaction. Under normal conditions, the immune system protects the body from diseases and infections by killing harmful "foreign" substances, such as germs, that enter the body. In an autoimmune reaction, the immune system mistakenly attacks and harms the body's own tissues. Behçet's disease is not contagious; it is not spread from one person to another. Behçet's disease affects each person differently. The four most common symptoms (as listed) are mouth sores, genital sores, inflammation inside of the eye, and skin problems. Inflammation inside of the eye (uveitis, retinitis, and iritis) occurs in more that half of those with Behçet's disease and can cause blurred vision, pain, and redness. Other symptoms may include arthritis, blood clots, and inflammation in the central nervous system and digestive organs.


Check out the website, its the offical site and should have some helpful info  (+ info)

What brain disease is that where liquid bubbles come out of your nose and mouth?

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Is it encephalitis? This happened to a puppy my brother or his friend stepped on, it was really sad. Watching the movie Cheronobyl heart has a baby with some brain condition and yellow-ish white liquid bubbles came from his nose and mouth when he would breathe.
Do you mean epilepsy (seizures)?  (+ info)

where can i get information about the brain online?

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Just lots of widespread info on the brain all on one website, that doesnt talk only about tumors or certain brain-related diseases.
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Brain Diseases? PLEASE HELP! PLEASE AND THANK YOU******************?

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Hello, Can you tell about an interesting Disease or a link about it! so i can research it for my project doesn't have to a brain if you can't find a brain disease can be anything as long as it's not cancer thank you!


TEN POINTS!
Hi there, MS or multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects nervous system. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus (can affect the brain) are very interesting. http://cure4lupus.org is a great sight with tons of information. Parkinson's Disease affects the brain too. Good luck on your project!  (+ info)

What kind of neurological disease causes brain deterioration?

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This kid has been suffering from some disease since and his brain function has deteriorated. Symptoms of seizures, memory loss. Not epilepsy or cancer.
He's a teenager
dementia
early onset aging.
mercury poisoning.
lead poisoning.
imho...  (+ info)

What parasite caused a disease for one that developed seizures & a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor

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This girl developed generalized seizures. A CAT scan revealed a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor. Biopsy of the lesion showed a cysticerus. The patient lived in South Carolina and had never traveled outside the state. What parasite caused her disease? How is the disease transmitted? How might it be prevented?

It's a question for my college-level Introduction to Microbiology Course under the category for "Critical Thinking." Thanks in advance to any responses.
Just because she never traveled outside the state, doesn't mean that people and animals she came in contact with have the same history. Parasites are transmitted a lot easier than some people realize.

To me, the critical thinking ought to be on what to do for the poor girl to get rid of the parasite so she can heal. Even if you can't identify what kind or the cause of the parasite, you can still treat her with a thorough parasite cleanse that will help kill of the cause of her symptoms.

Hmmm. Now, that's a thought. :-)  (+ info)

How is the brain involved with bipolar disease?

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What parts of the brain are defected in a person whom suffers from bipolar? I need to know how bipolar effects the brain.
Your first answer is very correct, seratonin has a lot to do with how your brain funtions. However, there are other factors involved such as minerals and other chemicals. It also has to do with electrical impulses sent into the brain. That is why medications that are used to treat epilepsy now are being used to treat Bipolar disorder. (Medications like Lamictal [Lamotragine]). Newer drugs are also on the market that treat bipolar disorder without the side effects of other drugs, like Abilify and Zyprexa. Lithium is also used. Sometimes your doctor may proscribe traditional SSRIs (Select-Seratonin Reuptake Inhibiters) like Prozac or Zoloft. Another effective medication is Lithium. The side effects are usually mild.
If you want to learn more go to www.nami.org or feel free to e-mail me.  (+ info)

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