Can you contract tetanus from breastfeeding?

Question 1
Can you contract tetanus from breastfeeding?...  My husband asked me, and I didn't know the answer. DS has been vaccinated, so no worries for him.

Today he cut his lip on a swing. The swing came and a rusty metal piece hit him in the mouth and cut his lip.

I am breastfeeding him still. After a couple of hours, would it be possible to contract tetanus? I am assuming highly unlikely, but wondering if it's possible.

Answers
1)   no way. there isnt anything getting in, only coming out - Anthony

2)   http://en.mimi.hu/pregnancy/tetanus.html



Tetanus is not a contagious illness. It occurs in individuals who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or puncture. It is also seen in the umbilical stump of infants in underdeveloped countries.

Hope it helps! - Aimee

3)   no, you're ok - Anna Nimity

4)   No.

A tetanus infection has to be in a deep wound. Oxygen in air kills the bacterium.

It doesn't travel or invade, it just makes a deadly toxin. - Wise Duck

5)   Tetanus is not a contagious illness. It occurs in individuals who have had a skin or deep tissue wound or puncture. It is also seen in the umbilical stump of infants in underdeveloped countries.

Hope it helps! - Camelia


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Question 2
my friend doesnt know what her illness is ?...  she told me:
i get a weird taste in my mouth, my stomach gets crampy and its feels bloated and i feel vomity

she also gets sick alot. she has no clue what it is, she is seeing a doctor soon, and i told her to get more then one doctor to look at it too. anyone know what it might be?

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1)   AIDS or she is pregnant im a doctor this is the only things it could be - Travass

2)   GERD or acid reflux - Tom

3)   Not that I'm a doctor, but it sounds a lot like acid reflux. Seeing an actual doctor would be good, although I wouldn't get multiple opinions unless the symptoms don't disappear after treatment. Also, check out WebMD as they have a database of illnesses by symptom. - Aaron

4)   Not that I'm a doctor, but it sounds a lot like acid reflux. Seeing an actual doctor would be good, although I wouldn't get multiple opinions unless the symptoms don't disappear after treatment. Also, check out WebMD as they have a database of illnesses by symptom. - Camelia


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Question 3
I have bad acne, I want it gone by christmas,Any suggestions?...  I have acne on my shoulders(moderate), my forehead(severe), blackheads on my nose(moderate),and above and below my lips.(moderate-severe) I have tried several diffrent treatments(clearasil,proactive, minocyline) and they haven't worked very well, the minocylin was good but as lost its effect recently, I am currently using Benzoyl Peroxide and that is elping a bit but i was wandering if anyone knew any methods to speed the process up, Please I am desperate having suffered with acne for 5 years now.

Answers
1)   I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.

• Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.

• When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.

• Stress: can also cause the production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads, black heads and pimples.

• Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.

• Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

• Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.

• Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.

• Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.

• Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging your pores.

• Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.

And..,

People suffering from mild or moderate body acne, I heartily recommend the Clear Pores System. Hard to treat cases are better left to a dermatologist’s skills, although ClearPores is certainly up to the task.

The best way to treat acne is to cleanse the skin with a solution containing Salicylic Acid and SD Alcohol 40. The ClearPores body and face washes contain these two excellent ingredients, which are accompanied by the well-known Aloe Vera (to soothe the skin and help the healing process), Dandelion Root and Yellow Dock.

See its official site: http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901

Also...keep your body skin clean every day and be careful not to trigger acne or rashes by wearing very tight clothing or heavy backpacks. If you feel your clothing, backpack or purse is causing you skin problems, then start thinking about alternatives. - SaraMD

2)   links to good acne sites that gives free advise
(copy n paste the above link in browser to open it)
awesome tips with home remedies
plus free makeup samples as well - Dinki

3)   Sounds like you should go to a dermatologist and ask for Isotretinoin (Accutane.) My brother used to have really really bad acne, now his face is so clear and flawless. - BowserIsUltimate


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Question 4
Whenever i take a poop i have a large amount of blood what could it be?...  

Answers
1)   Why are you asking serious questions on Yahoo? Were you damaged by gov't (aka public schools)? There are legit medical sites where you can find what you need. Could be anything from a hemmie to colon cancer...

.bh. - zepper0

2)   Yikes! This is NO place for that sort of question! Get your butt (literally) to a doctor! - eh

3)   It could be a lot of things. However, I won't get into diagnosing over the internet - with any type of blood in stool you need to see a doctor. Depending on the type of blood (bright red or dark red) and the amount, you make have something as simple as hemorrhoids to colon cancer. See a physician as soon as possible. If it is as large as you make it sound, you may want to go into the ER (diagnosis would most likely be GIB - Gastro Intestinal Bleed until a more suitable diagnosis is formed). - Kandice D


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Question 5
what can you recomend if you have bad pimples/acne in your face?...  Can i Use Clear and Clean or Acne Free?
Can someone recomend me to use some healthy products?

Answers
1)   Different acne treatments work differently for different people ;-)

I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.

• Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.

• When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.

• Stress: can also cause the production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads, black heads and pimples.

• Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.

• Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

• Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.

• Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.

• Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.

• Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging your pores.

• Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.

And..,

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://www.my-acne-solution.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901


Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story.


Good luck. - SaraMD

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