Answerbag: Scooter's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1143617 New Answerbag answers from Scooter Mon, 28 May 2012 20:31:02 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 20:31:02 -0700 Answer to I'm debating cutting off a birthmark. Last week, I noticed that it is in the shape of a certain male reproductive organ, and it's been bothering me ever since. Is there anything that could potentially go wrong, besides a probably scar? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361237 I'm debating cutting off a birthmark. Last week, I noticed that it is in the shape of a certain male reproductive organ, and it's been bothering me ever since. Is there anything that could potentially go wrong, besides a probably scar?<br /><br />By the way I was not paying attention to my question to you. What I meant was- Has your birthmark been this large or are you just now noticing the shape? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:22:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361237 Answer to I'm debating cutting off a birthmark. Last week, I noticed that it is in the shape of a certain male reproductive organ, and it's been bothering me ever since. Is there anything that could potentially go wrong, besides a probably scar? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361211 I'm debating cutting off a birthmark. Last week, I noticed that it is in the shape of a certain male reproductive organ, and it's been bothering me ever since. Is there anything that could potentially go wrong, besides a probably scar?<br /><br />What I would like to know is if you have had this birthmark since birth. Since there are different types of birthmarks. Considering you are comparing the mark as an organ, it sounds as though you may have a Capillary hemangioma resembling a strawberry mark. Consult your physician. You may need... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:18:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361211 Answer to Does back and neck surgery truly help? or will you always continue to have pain and problems with them still? i have 2-3 neck discs out and spinal stenosis, that is now making my legs weak. thank you http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361093 Does back and neck surgery truly help? or will you always continue to have pain and problems with them still? i have 2-3 neck discs out and spinal stenosis, that is now making my legs weak. thank you<br /><br />It does help, but also depends on the severity of the pain and the depth of the surgery. If you are currently feeling discomfort or pain, I would advise you to consult your physician immediately. Since you&#039;ve had 3 discs removed, the physician would most definitely have to examine the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:04:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361093 Answer to Can alcohol irritate a non cancerous brain tumor -ie. demoid in the brain - third ventricle http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360974 Can alcohol irritate a non cancerous brain tumor -ie. demoid in the brain - third ventricle<br /><br />Absolutely. Alcohol in general affects all parts of our body. It is a psychoactive substance and the adverse effect on the brain causes degenerative structure and function. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:51:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360974 Answer to If you had double hernia surgery when you were a newborn are you able to have kids later on in life? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360788 If you had double hernia surgery when you were a newborn are you able to have kids later on in life?<br /><br />What I&#039;d like to know is are you Male or Female? I ask this because hernias are not very common with women and if you are a female then you would have to identify since there are different cases for both sexes. Ultimately, yes you can have children regardless of your gender. There&#039;s... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360788 Answer to How much does it cost to have eye surgery....I want smaller, squintier eyeballs! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360599 How much does it cost to have eye surgery....I want smaller, squintier eyeballs!<br /><br />LASIK eye surgery is what you&#039;re looking for, lol. Are you trying to relieve your Asian eye enlargement surgery, lol? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:10:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360599 Answer to How safe is knee replacement surgery for 76 year olds. My mom was told by her doctor she needed the surgery or she should consider having it. our concern is mainly her age. She's also diabetic. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360558 How safe is knee replacement surgery for 76 year olds. My mom was told by her doctor she needed the surgery or she should consider having it. our concern is mainly her age. She's also diabetic.<br /><br />The safety of this type of surgery for your Mom&#039;s age varies and depends on how well she has taken care of herself and starting @ childhood. I would like to know if your Mother&#039;s Dr. is an Orthopedic? If not. Then ask your Mother&#039;s Dr. for an Orthopedic referral. Once you have... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:05:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360558 Answer to How much a stomach reduction surgery cost? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360442 How much a stomach reduction surgery cost?<br /><br />There are four different types of stomach reduction surgeries that are typically performed in the United States. These include: the adjustable gastric band (AGB), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch (BPD-DS), and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG).... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:49:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8360442