Can these problems be serious?

Question 1
Can these problems be serious?...  I'm only 12 years of age and have painful pains on the right side of my rib cage and on the lower right of my hip. I'm not overweight nor do I know of any breathing problems. And have been experiencing this for about two weeks. The pains start with a cough, sneeze, and continue to hurt. Whenever I inhale a lot I tend to start the pain. Any Ideas?

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1)   Sounds like a broken rib. You should tell your parents so they can take you to the doctor to be sure it isn't something more serious. Good luck. - Nova J

2)   there may be a problem with your appendix, as i think that's where it is. ask your parents or a doctor :) - Megan

3)   It may be the beginning of an infection, or it could have been caused by a sport of activity you have taken part in. If it's not better in a few days I would go to your GP for advice.
Best of luck :) - Alison

4)   sounds like it could be a strained muscle Try some ibuprofen for pain and any inflammation and if it continues or gets worse go see the Dr. and get it checked good luck - seminoleswty

5)   tell your parents about this. Then visit with your school nurse and ask your parents to arrange a doctor appointment. Strange pains sometimes come and go but two weeks is a long time for a pain to persist.
Don. Your English composition skills are very good Why do you inhale a lot? too much exercise? that could also account for the pain but have it checked out. - don c

6)   Could be kidney stones/ or infection. I just got over them both, and it felt the same way. Go to your doctor soon! - Kdgo


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Question 2
Is there symptoms for high blood pressure?...  I have been told i has high blood pressure but is there symptoms ? I have been having headaches and tiredness and chest tightening is this from that ? or not

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1)   headaches, dizziness, nausea, or some people don't have any or notice the symptoms. But yes your symptoms point to a high blood pressure - Quietscherin

2)   Yes these are symptoms of high blood pressure. Note that some people can have a high blood pressure and feel no symptoms. - Doc

3)   These are all symptoms of high blood pressure. You may also feel dizzy. I hope you are working with your doctor to get this under control. - Nurse Alex

4)   high blood pressure makes you sluggish, depressed and tired. you can go to walmart and use their machines to check it regularly. also, cut out the chips, salty foods, soda and fatty foods, this will help bring it down. Walk more and drink more clear liquids. The chest tightening is probably from you not being able to breathe right. - kathy


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Question 3
I have a bunch of really bad scars what is the best way to get rid of them?...  

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1)   It sucks, but scars don't ever go away. - ryan_walker54

2)   There basically isn't. You can use Vit. E lotion to reduce their appearance, but scars are permanent. - Quietscherin

3)   The only thing I can suggest is getting special make-up from a doctor to cover it up/reduce it's appearance. - Megsy

4)   Laser surgery i hear that can have a real effect on things like these or maybe a certain cream the name slips me. - Harry


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Question 4
Is it possible for a 12 year old girl to have breast cancer ?...  My friend has a lump in her breast and she doesn't know whether it is breast cancer or not. Her mum says that it may be an infected milk duct but she isn't pregnant.

Please help. If you have any information about what it could be please include that aswell. Thankyou.

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1)   she should go see a doctor her mother should of thought of that one too - Blondes Have more fun

2)   see http://tinyurl.com/health-solutions/
I hope it will be helpful in resolving your probeml keep using answers.yahoo.com - Bbr

3)   yes - banana

4)   It may also just be a harmless cyst, it's nearly impossible that your friend had breast cancer. Her mother should take her to see a doctor though to find out what ti actually is. - Quietscherin


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Question 5
how come older people (70 years and older) usually have leg or knee problem?...  

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1)   We use our knees all the time - after a while, they begin to wear down and not function as well. - Olivia J

2)   Their legs and knees have been holding their bodies up for 70+ years.
They will eventually give in at some point. - Brak!

3)   since they have been using their knees for so long they wear down - Anthony and Danielle


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