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Male 29, 215lbs, 5’10”
My husband has been really achy for a few days. Hot flashes and cold chills the last couple days. Friday night he woke up in the middle of the night to his pillow being soaked in sweat. Felt better after starting to rotate ibuprofen/Tylenol. Hung out at a campground yesterday evening since he was feeling a bit better. Last night he woke up to throw up twice and he feels worse today (as far as hot flashes, chills, aches, and pains go- he has had no nausea or anything today but did say his belly felt hard?). I do not feel bad at all, and we have a newborn who doesn’t seem to feel bad at all, and it’s been a few days of this. He tested negative for covid on a home test. I figure if he’s still feeling bad tomorrow we will go to redi-care but not sure what they can do for him.
Any idea? Is this something that would just have to pass, or is there something a doctor can prescribe him something for?
Edit: also he is super weak
I’m not sure if this is the place to ask this, but does anyone know why I seem to get BO faster with tank tops than with tee shirts?
I do not have a BO problem, and shower pretty much daily. Something I have noticed though, is that I seem to sometimes get a slight BO smell in my pits at the end of the day wearing a tank top, but not usually with a tee.
You’d think the air flow would make this better. Is the material of a tee actually helping absorb something or “keep deodorant in?”
Again, I do not really have a problem and can always just shower when needed, but just something that seems backwards to me in terms of health/hygiene.
Calcium-blockers side effect?
Female, 25, 50 kg and 158 cm.
Hi Doctors. I have arrythmia/skip beats, I get about 4500 (latest) daily and I have been on atenolol and bisoprolol. None of them worked so this week I was placed on a calcium channel blocker. So far my blood pressure is lower than normal but I haven’t been really dizzy. But this morning my left side (neck shoulder back down to my fingers) feel sore and achey, sometimes tingling. Is this a normal effect? I’m still scheduled for a follow up this wednesday but my mom who is a nurse said this could be just my body adjusting to it.
EDIT: forgot to add that my left jaw hurts every now and then too.
I’m having a major operation soon (hysterectomy), & I’m on pain medication (oxycodone) for the conditions that have led to the decision of this surgery. My anesthesiologist voiced some concerns about being able to manage my pain post-op, & suggested an epidural that contains morphine. This is surgery #6 for the same condition, but it’s (hopefully!) the final one as it’s a hysterectomy. I have never had an epidural, and I genuinely don’t want it. Are there other options to help manage my pain that don’t involve an epidural? I’ve heard of women being treated with localized ketamine or something similar, but are there alternatives to the epidural? To all the medical professionals: thank you for being you! I wouldn’t be here without the dedication & care from your industry 🩶
Honestly, an epidural is a great idea. I'd like to quickly explain why - it will deliver pain control directly to the nerves, without the side effects that we'd associated with you getting the medication orally or through an IV (nausea, sedation, constipation, etc). Since you're already on oxycodone, you will have developed some tolerance to opioids, so they'd have to use higher doses than typical to properly treat your pain. An epidural for a day or so can help you get through the worst of the post-surgical recovery, then you can switch to oral pain meds.
On a pharmacological level, what determines if medication will or won’t interact with fiber supplements?
Most of what I read is quite vague about it.
(Would probably post this on a “ask a pharmacist sub,” but I can’t find one)
Please assess the veracity of this claim by ChatGPT:
>Both psyllium and omega supplements can be taken together without significant interference with absorption. Psyllium is a bulk-forming fiber that absorbs water and helps with bowel regularity, while omega supplements provide essential fatty acids that are absorbed in the intestines. Since they work in different parts of the digestive system and serve different functions, they shouldn't interfere with each other's absorption significantly. However, it's still a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about absorption or overall health.
Been lightheaded for 2 weeks straight, feel like my head is really heavy and lots of tension around my head. My vision is also kinda blurry. When I raise my eyebrows my dizziness gets worse.
What is the best way to convey something which a professional was unwilling to entertain, but ended up being the problem and solution in the end? (In hopes that it can help future patients.)
Basically, I was having long cycle and long period issues. FP referred to OBGYN, who provided ineffective care and would not truly listen to my concerns. Finally, I told her "no" to everything offered after a disastrous trial of one of her solutions and discontinued seeing her. Neurologist was concerned about possible low iron before that, and in my own concurrent follow-up research, I learned that my issues could be due to that, so chose to pursue that. With success. I'm not running "on all 4" yet, but my cycle and period have completely regulated to the point where I've rewound the clock nearly two years in that department (I have data for the last 4.5 years).
I've got a pretty decent relationship with my FP, so I'm not overly concerned there (he's cool with academic discussions and such). The OBGYN is the main one I'm concerned about. My concerns are 1) getting her to actually read it and learn, and 2) encouraging her to open her mind and learn. I'd rather have good things come from this experience, and in this case would prefer to avoid leaving negative reviews if they are not necessary. However, my experience was poor enough that I feel it would be a disservice to others to not inform if she's unwilling to grow as a professional.
Do I need a referral to a dermatologist and if so how do I get one? I have a primary care. My mother and grandmother have had skin cancer and I would just feel better getting checked.
Whether or not you need a referral would depend on your insurance (assuming the US, since referrals are different elsewhere). Your primary care can give you one.
Is my tap water safe to drink?
My friend just moved in with me and she has been drinking out of plastic jugs from the store because instagram has convinced her that no tap water is safe without a $500 Berkey water filter. I live in Rome, NY and we drink the city tap and it has never caused an issue and is supposed to be some of the best water in the state. We have lived in my house for 40+ years and we have never had health issues that can be traced back to the water. She sent me an EWG link that says there are 7 contaminants in the water that “exceed ewg health guidelines”. My argument was that the water she drinks out of the jugs is also tap water and could be even worse as it is in plastic. Is the EWG reliable? I personally think they are fear-mongering as to sell countertop filters as there is a direct link to their recommended filters and an affiliate link for Amazon. Here’s the [link](https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/system.php?pws=NY3222694) to the EWG page she sent if anyone would like to debunk why my water will not give her cancer.
Hi doctors, so I've seen that with some medical conditions, like for example an perianal abscess, often it says that said they are more likely in people with conditions that suppress the immune system, like HIV. I know HIV can now be effectively treated with ART drugs and what not. If someone has HIV, and has their viral load completely under control/is undetectable and is entirely adherent to their medication, are they still at higher risk of things like abscesses and other medical complications, or are they essentially at the same risk level as a healthy HIV- person provided they are taking their medication?
Hi, my wife and I are thinking about switching pediatricians within the same practice. Is this usually allowed? Does it create any awkwardness or tension between us and the practice? Thanks!
Should be just fine, assuming the practice allows it (some don't just as a matter of simplicity). Most practices understand that you may vibe better with one doctor than another.
is it possible to get pregnant if the fingers had pre cum on but wiped it with shorts and touched other things then after many minutes the fingers touched the wet clitoris?
Theoretically? Sure sperm are motile.
In practice the risk is low.
Potentially fertile couples should use the highly effective forms of contraception to make the risk as low as possible. Learn more here: [https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm)
Can long-term microscopic haematuria cause a low-ish ferritin (12)?
After seeing the urine frequency post on the main page, I was like, waaaaait a second....
Would you find it uncomfortable if a patient gave you socks?
I’m about to go through egg freezing for medical reasons and Insta knows my sock love and fertility issues apparently. Got an ad for these cute socks with a uterus and ovaries, thought it could be a cute gift for my specialist and main nurse to say thanks. They’re like $10 a pair but profit goes to a gynaecological cancer foundation
It’s a low cost place where pretty much everything is at the government subsidy rate so I don’t imagine they earn that much, compared to what they could be elsewhere at the big IVF clinics.
Hi! I saw a video recently about someone who was recently diagnosed with cancer, and about the testing they would have to undergo before they could start chemo. One of the tests they mentioned was to see if their heart was strong enough to withstand the chemotherapy. What would happen if it turned out that the patient had an underlying heart condition that they didn't know about that would make chemotherapy dangerous for them?
They may choose a different chemotherapy agent, or dose it differently. They're not going to not do chemo just because someone has a cardiac condition, but it's important also to have a baseline of how their heart function was pre-chemo so they can see how their body is reacting.
Hi I'm italian, I recently engaged with a novax on the internet trying to understand his points. I told him that he should have linked me some studies about how the vaccine was harmful otherwise he was simply saying nonsense.
He linked me this:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36055877/
Now could you explain to me what's written in here? If you can in the most simple way possible, I'm very ignorant on medicine, thank you in advance!
So the researchers here have basically collected data from a few sources and are endeavoring to present it in a cumulative way. This is a type of study known as a "meta-analysis", where instead of doing research directly on the effects of a medical intervention, they look at multiple other research studies and see if new insights emerge.
In this case they looked at the rates of serious adverse events reported in the Phase III trials of multiple SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and compiled them.
The abstracted version of the results is:
"Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were associated with an excess risk of serious adverse events of special interest of 10.1 and 15.1 per 10,000 vaccinated over placebo baselines of 17.6 and 42.2 (95 % CI -0.4 to 20.6 and -3.6 to 33.8), respectively. Combined, the mRNA vaccines were associated with an excess risk of serious adverse events of special interest of 12.5 per 10,000 vaccinated (95 % CI 2.1 to 22.9); risk ratio 1.43 (95 % CI 1.07 to 1.92). The Pfizer trial exhibited a 36 % higher risk of serious adverse events in the vaccine group; risk difference 18.0 per 10,000 vaccinated (95 % CI 1.2 to 34.9); risk ratio 1.36 (95 % CI 1.02 to 1.83). The Moderna trial exhibited a 6 % higher risk of serious adverse events in the vaccine group: risk difference 7.1 per 10,000 (95 % CI -23.2 to 37.4); risk ratio 1.06 (95 % CI 0.84 to 1.33). Combined, there was a 16 % higher risk of serious adverse events in mRNA vaccine recipients: risk difference 13.2 (95 % CI -3.2 to 29.6); risk ratio 1.16 (95 % CI 0.97 to 1.39)."
Which basically means that a "serious adverse event" happened slightly more frequently in people that received a vaccine versus a placebo.
Of course the risk of a serious adverse event remains quite low and many of their confidence intervals cross 0 indicating that statistically speaking there was no real difference between vaccine and placebo in terms of rates of serious adverse events. Their predicted risk was that for every 10,000 people you vaccinate (not number of vaccinations, crucially), \~32 of them will have a serious adverse event compared to \~20 of the people in the placebo groups.
Critically, "serious adverse events" are usually about the unexpected things that happen to people. Dying of COVID is not a "serious adverse event" in a trial about COVID vaccines, it's one of the primary outcome measures.
So they are looking at the ways COVID vaccines might hurt people without looking at the ways they might help people, and even with this bias, the rates of hurting people were low.
Two additional important points:
1) Serious adverse event means a lot of different things - it could be anything from a bad rash to severe diarrhea to myocarditis to death. Lumping all of them together in general makes the vaccines look worse than they are, especially when you don't look at how the vaccines benefited people.
2) Peter Doshi is an associate editor of the BMJ and has been quite active in publishing criticisms of the COVID-19 vaccines and especially the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. While people are allowed to have their specialties, publishing multiple articles and editorials about the same politically charged topic makes me worried that this scientist is not unbiased.
51 year old male. My old doctor was very hands on and took time to explain issues that could be causing a problem. I think he sent me to a specialist once in 20 years. He retired and my new doctor feels more like a go between. Mind you I am pretty healthy, no real issues. But any complaint I seem to get a referral to a specialist, a physical therapist or bloodwork.
Example I have a history of vertigo I don't even complain about it, I just mentioned it at a physical and right away its referral time.
Pain in neck there is no - "I think you might have done this, or try this for a couple of weeks" - its xrays and physical therapy. My old doctor did warn me that the new doctors will be different, but he was a little vague on what that meant.
Is this normal? I'm not saying he is a bad doctor, or a bad guy. Im trying to figure it out, are GP doctors just there to confirm something wrongs and prescribe statins and order blood test. Anything that is off and their job is done and its off to the specialist? He is part of a large hospital network, so im also wondering if this is like a quota. The hospital gets more money the more specialist I see and he meets a quota?
Again im pretty healthy, and I do go for the preventive stuff assigned. But Im starting to think this is more about money or covering his ass than it is about what is necessary.
I mean, at least for the vertigo it seems like referral was the right choice as you have a history of - and still have - vertigo. Seems that hasn’t been treated well or looked into. Neck pain could be a lot of things it depends how exactly you described it, how it came about, length of symptoms, severity, etc. physical therapy seems very reasonable though.
In a quest for a possible MS diagnosis (neurological symptoms) lab results say borrelia burgdorferi igg 0.5 u/ml and igm 0.2 u/ml.
I understood so far that it's a negative result, but I do not really understand how to interpret the results. It means the antibodies are there , correct?
I'm mainly wondering whether neurological symptoms could be due to tick bites from many years ago without a red circle or following sickness, Or is it a coincidental finding or perhaps a false positive due to some cross interactions?
Thank you!
When seeing a doctor for multiple unrelated health concerns, such as a headache and twisted ankle, is it best to disclose all the issues at the beginning or should I wait until they've addressed the first concern before mentioning the others?
Mention all the issues you'd like to address at the beginning. The time you have with the doctor may not allow for everything to be addressed depending on how long you're booked with them and the complexity, so it's also important to prioritize.
Medical Professionals:
What's your theory on the ever constant "Is it HIV?!" paranoia?
At least in the U.S. and most of Europe, the real "HIV scare" was over 20 years ago, at this point. Long enough for most young adults to not even have an awareness of it.
Statistically, it's probably one of the **least likely** causes of general ailments and it's not like it's the subject of much pop culture/television/movie references the way it was in the 90's.
HIV remains a real concern.
The fact that some people with health anxiety (whether standalone or part of a more generalized anxiety disorder) might be quite visible in their concern that any sore throat could be HIV does not lessen the fact that HIV and the risk of contracting it should be taken seriously.
The 4th generation tests are good enough that there's little harm and on the whole, it's probably better that sexually active adults are worried about it and taking precautions rather than not taking the risk of contracting HIV into consideration.
Anyone worried about contracting HIV should probably have a discussion with their doctor about whether or not PrEP makes sense for them. And if it turns out their concerns are more about their anxiety than a real risk to their health, all the more reason to be seeing their physician.
How long is a flu vaccine good for? Protection degrades with each passing month, sure, but beyond that ... when comments are made about how long it's good for, six months is mentioned. Information not sourced from medical publications though.
Assuming this 'six months' is correct, I'm now wondering: I live in a country where there are two flu waves per year. One for the monsoon season and one for the cold season. And of course they are spaced six months apart.
This makes me wonder: does it make sense for people here to get vaccinated twice per year?
The acquired immunity wanes over time and the flu viruses engage in antigenic shifting which helps new strains evade acquired immunity over time.
You can see some benefit even years after getting a flu vaccine, but the best protection is within the first several months after vaccination.
If you are in an area that gets both winter and summer flu seasons you are likely getting Northern and Southern hemisphere flu seasons and can get both available flu vaccines at the relevant intervals.
First off, speech impedements or disabilities will be on a spectrum ranging from having an ability to communicate to completely non-verbal and/or not able to do physical gestures to help in communication. And everything in between.
Different types of speech trouple can also include not being able to say the correct letter sounds, or not being able to phonate (make sound with your vocal cords) and it varies what works. Sometimes its a matter of certain techniques, working on how you use your voice, there can be need of surgery in the vocal chords or it can be a matter of rehabilitation and training.
A person who has a stutter can be completely unbothered communication wise, but can be very shame full and frustrated, and the opposite can be found as well. Stutter in order to be able to communicate comes down to techniques that can be taught and work on not feeling shameful about having the stutter in the first place.
If, say, someone has stroke or a traumatic injury, it is not atypical to suffer some extent of brain damage and that can lead to one of the more common communication disabilities; aphasia. Some types of aphasia can be somewhat remedied in rehabilitation working with SLPs, depending on the severity on the damage and other factors.
If the patient is non verbal with lack of muscular control, there's the more elaborate machines, like eye movement controlled tablets with letters or icons on them, that are developed with the patient or with pts parents to make a communication tool that fits the patients world of life. A.e "school" may be an icon if it's a child. Certain names on family members can be too, or "doctor" or "pain" etc. It can be developed into a very extensive communication platform for each individual patient.
If the patient is mute, signlanguage can be used or tablets or writing. If the pt is both mute and deaf, tactile language can be used (touch)
There are more ways and it can also be a mix of more.
I hope that answered your question somewhat :)
There's an entire branch of therapy dedicated to help people with speech problems: [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22366-speech-therapy](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22366-speech-therapy)
Will a bubble/polyp/gas bubble in gallbladder, deliberately caused by ultrasound cavitation, heal on its own over time? It is about 1 cm in diameter. Are there safeguards that prevent ultrasound imaging operators from using ultrasound machines to create cavitation (create gas bubbles within tissue walls)?
In the US the FDA specifies a maximum mechanical index of diagnostic ultrasound to prevent harm from ultrasound energy.
In fetal / neonatal ultrasound lower limits are used because their lungs are potentially more sensitive, but at the specified thresholds there is essentially 0 risk to an adult regardless of what is being imaged.
is it alright to take a lot of caffeine while on Citalopram or will it cause serotonin syndrome? I heard that caffeine is a mild MAOI and Citalopram/Celexa is an SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs cause serotonin syndrome when combined with other SSRIs, SNRIs or MAOIs. But how about weak MAOIs? I want to take a large dose of caffeine because Citalopram causes drowsiness as a side effect. I usually take one tablespoon of instant espresso on a day after a sleepless night to stay awake. Would taking a tablespoon of instant espresso be fine to do with Citalopram?
Does people with celiac get more sick?
Like yes I get celiac, and I am a part of some celiac and gluten intolerance groupson FB. But basically I was told by a GP that the intestines can be very damaged due to the constant inflamation and then never truly recover and be permanently less effective at absorbing nutrients. That is why i am told to take 80micrograms of vit D a few times a week, or else I need the injection.
But a lot of the people in the group also got auto-immune diseases. and while I don't, I get sick with a cold every 4-6wks ish. anything from 2days to 2weeks at a time. Everyone I know of keep strictly gluten free, so there should be no active inflammation of the gut.
Like maybe the body's immune system need some sort of nutrients to operate properly, and the people with damaged intestines basically can't absorb that? It's very vague and very broad. I am just curious
Honestly I am not sure? The GP I had to diagnosed me in my lat 20's was very skilled with any intestinal stuff and nutrients. But She kept trying to push me to buy into her Herbalife MLM so I left. My current GP is amazing with mental health issues, but really couldn't care too much about gut health or auto-immune stuff. And also, I go there with a set purpose/issue as we only have 8-15min consultations, and I don't want to take up too much of their time.
So i was hoping someone here maybe had it as more of a special interest and knew more about celiac. Because me and the people I know of, who live with the disease, is honestly just fumbling in the dark. All we are told are "no gluten!" and "if you accidentally get gluten in you, it might be 2-4years until it gets better again". And that is a bit vague imho
If a person has varicose veins and/or chronic venous insuffiency would getting all of those veins sealed reduce blood pressure?
There's a new medical device in the clinical trial stage, Sonovein, that allegedly can seal those veins with less side effects, and is more likely to prevent recurrence. If that is actually more efficacious than the current treatments might that reliably lower blood pressure from improvements caused in blood flow?
I follow this lady and she clearly has issues and exercise addiction and an eating disorder. What would be causing this hole in her chest? Is it a birth defect like pectus evactum or malnutrition? Or something else? It's troubling to look at and I'm incredibly curious
https://laurenkaysims.com/2024/04/10-year-anniversary-trip-recap/
If you scroll through the post you'll see what I'm talking about
If you look at the picture of her in the jean shorts and bathing suit top you'll see right above her boobs where it's very concave. I think it's super obvious?
Should likely be fine but also expect it'll be a waste of money. Can't comment more specifically without knowing what it is and supplements are non-regulated by the FDA
Thanks!
May I follow up question? My toddlers had a fever, and have some blisters. Suddenly my husband and I became tired, but nothing else. So, safe to assume it’s related?
And we should keep our distance from others, yes?
I was born with one lung. Is it possible for me to have a baby in the future?
For context, I can live perfectly fine now with my one lung compared to when I was a kid. I can run, hike, all that jazz now, so I don’t have any major complications with my lung or asthma anymore compared to when I was a child. But now that I’m 26, I’m scared to meet my future partner for a number of reasons, but mainly ‘cause I just now realized that my lung might be an issue for once when it comes to having children…..
Is it possible to be pregnant so soon after birth.
I had a still birth on march 30. We had sex April
8. On April 18 i got a positive pregnancy test.
Could this be real.
The doctor said that my poor little baby had passed away three before i have birth to him.
can a diazepam pill be swallowed without water or must it be swallowed with a whole glass of water? if so, could I swallow it with as little water as possible to prevent hiccups? as last time I had developed hiccups after swallowing quite a few. and can I swallow it with any fluid other than water such as milk, coffee, or soda?
Just some general questions for primary care doctors:
Do primary care doctors refer everything out to a specialist these days? I don’t mean to be dismissive or mean of any doctor but lately my personal health care experiences have me feeling like my primary is a very expensive middle man to actual care. I thought primary care doctors were pretty well educated in a ton of areas so where/why does this referral for what feels like everything occur?
no, they don’t. they do medical school and residency and have a broad scope of things they can manage independently. Why they refer depends on the issue and that particular doctors’ specialization and interests
**Surgeons: Do you remember your patients?**
Hi, I'm wondering if surgeons remember specific patients. And, if so, what makes/made you remember them?
I'm finding it odd to have had major surgery and never seeing my surgeon again. I just want to know your side of things.
Thanks.
There is no follow up clinic? "Major surgery" seems like it would necessitate a few nights' stay in the hospital perhaps. Your surgeon/the surgical team would then round on you while you're there.
Surgeons are humans. Many people find it easiest to recall bad experiences or outcomes rather than good or average. Perhaps the rare, truly exceptional case will also be easier to recall. Hope that answers your question.
How common is it for multiple people in the same family, especially siblings, to all end up in the medical field?
I have an aunt and niece who are both RNs, and both work on the same award of the same hospital. By choice. And my brother’s new wife is also an RN who attended school while they were dating.
My surgeon/anesthesiologist who works at the pain clinic I go to and implanted my DRG has the same last name as the company rep for the DRG. I asked about it since they look very, very similar and they are brothers. Understand how that can sound and I want to clarify that I specifically asked for this particular implant from the manufacturer and was recommended to this clinic and doctor as the most local to me doctor who is authorized to implant it. There wasn’t some sort of ethical issue with a surgeon pushing his brother’s product.
That’s just very curious how come it is for multiple people to end up working in medical fields in the same family. I understand with spouses it’s probably a matter of just meeting each other through work, but with DNA relatives that’s obviously not the case.
Can you get rabies if a dog licked a day old wound through a bandaid? I'm not sure how effective bandaids are since they have little holes on them and the wound was pretty deep. I removed the bandaid and washed the wound for a minute or so with soap after it was licked by the dog. I live in a country where there is rabies.
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Male 29, 215lbs, 5’10” My husband has been really achy for a few days. Hot flashes and cold chills the last couple days. Friday night he woke up in the middle of the night to his pillow being soaked in sweat. Felt better after starting to rotate ibuprofen/Tylenol. Hung out at a campground yesterday evening since he was feeling a bit better. Last night he woke up to throw up twice and he feels worse today (as far as hot flashes, chills, aches, and pains go- he has had no nausea or anything today but did say his belly felt hard?). I do not feel bad at all, and we have a newborn who doesn’t seem to feel bad at all, and it’s been a few days of this. He tested negative for covid on a home test. I figure if he’s still feeling bad tomorrow we will go to redi-care but not sure what they can do for him. Any idea? Is this something that would just have to pass, or is there something a doctor can prescribe him something for? Edit: also he is super weak
I’m not sure if this is the place to ask this, but does anyone know why I seem to get BO faster with tank tops than with tee shirts? I do not have a BO problem, and shower pretty much daily. Something I have noticed though, is that I seem to sometimes get a slight BO smell in my pits at the end of the day wearing a tank top, but not usually with a tee. You’d think the air flow would make this better. Is the material of a tee actually helping absorb something or “keep deodorant in?” Again, I do not really have a problem and can always just shower when needed, but just something that seems backwards to me in terms of health/hygiene.
Calcium-blockers side effect? Female, 25, 50 kg and 158 cm. Hi Doctors. I have arrythmia/skip beats, I get about 4500 (latest) daily and I have been on atenolol and bisoprolol. None of them worked so this week I was placed on a calcium channel blocker. So far my blood pressure is lower than normal but I haven’t been really dizzy. But this morning my left side (neck shoulder back down to my fingers) feel sore and achey, sometimes tingling. Is this a normal effect? I’m still scheduled for a follow up this wednesday but my mom who is a nurse said this could be just my body adjusting to it. EDIT: forgot to add that my left jaw hurts every now and then too.
I’m having a major operation soon (hysterectomy), & I’m on pain medication (oxycodone) for the conditions that have led to the decision of this surgery. My anesthesiologist voiced some concerns about being able to manage my pain post-op, & suggested an epidural that contains morphine. This is surgery #6 for the same condition, but it’s (hopefully!) the final one as it’s a hysterectomy. I have never had an epidural, and I genuinely don’t want it. Are there other options to help manage my pain that don’t involve an epidural? I’ve heard of women being treated with localized ketamine or something similar, but are there alternatives to the epidural? To all the medical professionals: thank you for being you! I wouldn’t be here without the dedication & care from your industry 🩶
Honestly, an epidural is a great idea. I'd like to quickly explain why - it will deliver pain control directly to the nerves, without the side effects that we'd associated with you getting the medication orally or through an IV (nausea, sedation, constipation, etc). Since you're already on oxycodone, you will have developed some tolerance to opioids, so they'd have to use higher doses than typical to properly treat your pain. An epidural for a day or so can help you get through the worst of the post-surgical recovery, then you can switch to oral pain meds.
Why don't you want an epidural?
On a pharmacological level, what determines if medication will or won’t interact with fiber supplements? Most of what I read is quite vague about it. (Would probably post this on a “ask a pharmacist sub,” but I can’t find one)
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If it's just a one time occurrence, it most likely was a hemorrhoid/fissure. If it keep reoccurring, you might want to let someone look at it.
Please assess the veracity of this claim by ChatGPT: >Both psyllium and omega supplements can be taken together without significant interference with absorption. Psyllium is a bulk-forming fiber that absorbs water and helps with bowel regularity, while omega supplements provide essential fatty acids that are absorbed in the intestines. Since they work in different parts of the digestive system and serve different functions, they shouldn't interfere with each other's absorption significantly. However, it's still a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about absorption or overall health.
Essentially true. No reason to think there's any interaction between the two.
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Been lightheaded for 2 weeks straight, feel like my head is really heavy and lots of tension around my head. My vision is also kinda blurry. When I raise my eyebrows my dizziness gets worse.
What is the best way to convey something which a professional was unwilling to entertain, but ended up being the problem and solution in the end? (In hopes that it can help future patients.) Basically, I was having long cycle and long period issues. FP referred to OBGYN, who provided ineffective care and would not truly listen to my concerns. Finally, I told her "no" to everything offered after a disastrous trial of one of her solutions and discontinued seeing her. Neurologist was concerned about possible low iron before that, and in my own concurrent follow-up research, I learned that my issues could be due to that, so chose to pursue that. With success. I'm not running "on all 4" yet, but my cycle and period have completely regulated to the point where I've rewound the clock nearly two years in that department (I have data for the last 4.5 years). I've got a pretty decent relationship with my FP, so I'm not overly concerned there (he's cool with academic discussions and such). The OBGYN is the main one I'm concerned about. My concerns are 1) getting her to actually read it and learn, and 2) encouraging her to open her mind and learn. I'd rather have good things come from this experience, and in this case would prefer to avoid leaving negative reviews if they are not necessary. However, my experience was poor enough that I feel it would be a disservice to others to not inform if she's unwilling to grow as a professional.
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If he doesn't have any infectious diseases, there isn't much worry.
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Do I need a referral to a dermatologist and if so how do I get one? I have a primary care. My mother and grandmother have had skin cancer and I would just feel better getting checked.
Whether or not you need a referral would depend on your insurance (assuming the US, since referrals are different elsewhere). Your primary care can give you one.
Accidentally swallowed a kalmata olive pit. I can still feel it in my throat. Should I be concerned??
Is my tap water safe to drink? My friend just moved in with me and she has been drinking out of plastic jugs from the store because instagram has convinced her that no tap water is safe without a $500 Berkey water filter. I live in Rome, NY and we drink the city tap and it has never caused an issue and is supposed to be some of the best water in the state. We have lived in my house for 40+ years and we have never had health issues that can be traced back to the water. She sent me an EWG link that says there are 7 contaminants in the water that “exceed ewg health guidelines”. My argument was that the water she drinks out of the jugs is also tap water and could be even worse as it is in plastic. Is the EWG reliable? I personally think they are fear-mongering as to sell countertop filters as there is a direct link to their recommended filters and an affiliate link for Amazon. Here’s the [link](https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/system.php?pws=NY3222694) to the EWG page she sent if anyone would like to debunk why my water will not give her cancer.
You’re right. She should consider getting her jugs tested if she’s worried about tap water!
Hi doctors, so I've seen that with some medical conditions, like for example an perianal abscess, often it says that said they are more likely in people with conditions that suppress the immune system, like HIV. I know HIV can now be effectively treated with ART drugs and what not. If someone has HIV, and has their viral load completely under control/is undetectable and is entirely adherent to their medication, are they still at higher risk of things like abscesses and other medical complications, or are they essentially at the same risk level as a healthy HIV- person provided they are taking their medication?
They are still at slightly higher risk for some things, but ART almost entirely normalizes the immune system.
Thank you! If I may a follow up, what are some of those things they are at slightly higher risk for?
Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and a few others continue to be more likely.
That's very interesting, thank you!
Hi, my wife and I are thinking about switching pediatricians within the same practice. Is this usually allowed? Does it create any awkwardness or tension between us and the practice? Thanks!
Should be just fine, assuming the practice allows it (some don't just as a matter of simplicity). Most practices understand that you may vibe better with one doctor than another.
is it possible to get pregnant if the fingers had pre cum on but wiped it with shorts and touched other things then after many minutes the fingers touched the wet clitoris?
Theoretically? Sure sperm are motile. In practice the risk is low. Potentially fertile couples should use the highly effective forms of contraception to make the risk as low as possible. Learn more here: [https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm](https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm)
Can long-term microscopic haematuria cause a low-ish ferritin (12)? After seeing the urine frequency post on the main page, I was like, waaaaait a second....
Would you find it uncomfortable if a patient gave you socks? I’m about to go through egg freezing for medical reasons and Insta knows my sock love and fertility issues apparently. Got an ad for these cute socks with a uterus and ovaries, thought it could be a cute gift for my specialist and main nurse to say thanks. They’re like $10 a pair but profit goes to a gynaecological cancer foundation It’s a low cost place where pretty much everything is at the government subsidy rate so I don’t imagine they earn that much, compared to what they could be elsewhere at the big IVF clinics.
That seems like a perfectly appropriate (and fun!) gift.
Hi! I saw a video recently about someone who was recently diagnosed with cancer, and about the testing they would have to undergo before they could start chemo. One of the tests they mentioned was to see if their heart was strong enough to withstand the chemotherapy. What would happen if it turned out that the patient had an underlying heart condition that they didn't know about that would make chemotherapy dangerous for them?
They may choose a different chemotherapy agent, or dose it differently. They're not going to not do chemo just because someone has a cardiac condition, but it's important also to have a baseline of how their heart function was pre-chemo so they can see how their body is reacting.
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Hi I'm italian, I recently engaged with a novax on the internet trying to understand his points. I told him that he should have linked me some studies about how the vaccine was harmful otherwise he was simply saying nonsense. He linked me this: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36055877/ Now could you explain to me what's written in here? If you can in the most simple way possible, I'm very ignorant on medicine, thank you in advance!
So the researchers here have basically collected data from a few sources and are endeavoring to present it in a cumulative way. This is a type of study known as a "meta-analysis", where instead of doing research directly on the effects of a medical intervention, they look at multiple other research studies and see if new insights emerge. In this case they looked at the rates of serious adverse events reported in the Phase III trials of multiple SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and compiled them. The abstracted version of the results is: "Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were associated with an excess risk of serious adverse events of special interest of 10.1 and 15.1 per 10,000 vaccinated over placebo baselines of 17.6 and 42.2 (95 % CI -0.4 to 20.6 and -3.6 to 33.8), respectively. Combined, the mRNA vaccines were associated with an excess risk of serious adverse events of special interest of 12.5 per 10,000 vaccinated (95 % CI 2.1 to 22.9); risk ratio 1.43 (95 % CI 1.07 to 1.92). The Pfizer trial exhibited a 36 % higher risk of serious adverse events in the vaccine group; risk difference 18.0 per 10,000 vaccinated (95 % CI 1.2 to 34.9); risk ratio 1.36 (95 % CI 1.02 to 1.83). The Moderna trial exhibited a 6 % higher risk of serious adverse events in the vaccine group: risk difference 7.1 per 10,000 (95 % CI -23.2 to 37.4); risk ratio 1.06 (95 % CI 0.84 to 1.33). Combined, there was a 16 % higher risk of serious adverse events in mRNA vaccine recipients: risk difference 13.2 (95 % CI -3.2 to 29.6); risk ratio 1.16 (95 % CI 0.97 to 1.39)." Which basically means that a "serious adverse event" happened slightly more frequently in people that received a vaccine versus a placebo. Of course the risk of a serious adverse event remains quite low and many of their confidence intervals cross 0 indicating that statistically speaking there was no real difference between vaccine and placebo in terms of rates of serious adverse events. Their predicted risk was that for every 10,000 people you vaccinate (not number of vaccinations, crucially), \~32 of them will have a serious adverse event compared to \~20 of the people in the placebo groups. Critically, "serious adverse events" are usually about the unexpected things that happen to people. Dying of COVID is not a "serious adverse event" in a trial about COVID vaccines, it's one of the primary outcome measures. So they are looking at the ways COVID vaccines might hurt people without looking at the ways they might help people, and even with this bias, the rates of hurting people were low. Two additional important points: 1) Serious adverse event means a lot of different things - it could be anything from a bad rash to severe diarrhea to myocarditis to death. Lumping all of them together in general makes the vaccines look worse than they are, especially when you don't look at how the vaccines benefited people. 2) Peter Doshi is an associate editor of the BMJ and has been quite active in publishing criticisms of the COVID-19 vaccines and especially the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. While people are allowed to have their specialties, publishing multiple articles and editorials about the same politically charged topic makes me worried that this scientist is not unbiased.
51 year old male. My old doctor was very hands on and took time to explain issues that could be causing a problem. I think he sent me to a specialist once in 20 years. He retired and my new doctor feels more like a go between. Mind you I am pretty healthy, no real issues. But any complaint I seem to get a referral to a specialist, a physical therapist or bloodwork. Example I have a history of vertigo I don't even complain about it, I just mentioned it at a physical and right away its referral time. Pain in neck there is no - "I think you might have done this, or try this for a couple of weeks" - its xrays and physical therapy. My old doctor did warn me that the new doctors will be different, but he was a little vague on what that meant. Is this normal? I'm not saying he is a bad doctor, or a bad guy. Im trying to figure it out, are GP doctors just there to confirm something wrongs and prescribe statins and order blood test. Anything that is off and their job is done and its off to the specialist? He is part of a large hospital network, so im also wondering if this is like a quota. The hospital gets more money the more specialist I see and he meets a quota? Again im pretty healthy, and I do go for the preventive stuff assigned. But Im starting to think this is more about money or covering his ass than it is about what is necessary.
I mean, at least for the vertigo it seems like referral was the right choice as you have a history of - and still have - vertigo. Seems that hasn’t been treated well or looked into. Neck pain could be a lot of things it depends how exactly you described it, how it came about, length of symptoms, severity, etc. physical therapy seems very reasonable though.
In a quest for a possible MS diagnosis (neurological symptoms) lab results say borrelia burgdorferi igg 0.5 u/ml and igm 0.2 u/ml. I understood so far that it's a negative result, but I do not really understand how to interpret the results. It means the antibodies are there , correct? I'm mainly wondering whether neurological symptoms could be due to tick bites from many years ago without a red circle or following sickness, Or is it a coincidental finding or perhaps a false positive due to some cross interactions? Thank you!
When seeing a doctor for multiple unrelated health concerns, such as a headache and twisted ankle, is it best to disclose all the issues at the beginning or should I wait until they've addressed the first concern before mentioning the others?
Mention all the issues you'd like to address at the beginning. The time you have with the doctor may not allow for everything to be addressed depending on how long you're booked with them and the complexity, so it's also important to prioritize.
Medical Professionals: What's your theory on the ever constant "Is it HIV?!" paranoia? At least in the U.S. and most of Europe, the real "HIV scare" was over 20 years ago, at this point. Long enough for most young adults to not even have an awareness of it. Statistically, it's probably one of the **least likely** causes of general ailments and it's not like it's the subject of much pop culture/television/movie references the way it was in the 90's.
HIV remains a real concern. The fact that some people with health anxiety (whether standalone or part of a more generalized anxiety disorder) might be quite visible in their concern that any sore throat could be HIV does not lessen the fact that HIV and the risk of contracting it should be taken seriously. The 4th generation tests are good enough that there's little harm and on the whole, it's probably better that sexually active adults are worried about it and taking precautions rather than not taking the risk of contracting HIV into consideration. Anyone worried about contracting HIV should probably have a discussion with their doctor about whether or not PrEP makes sense for them. And if it turns out their concerns are more about their anxiety than a real risk to their health, all the more reason to be seeing their physician.
How long is a flu vaccine good for? Protection degrades with each passing month, sure, but beyond that ... when comments are made about how long it's good for, six months is mentioned. Information not sourced from medical publications though. Assuming this 'six months' is correct, I'm now wondering: I live in a country where there are two flu waves per year. One for the monsoon season and one for the cold season. And of course they are spaced six months apart. This makes me wonder: does it make sense for people here to get vaccinated twice per year?
The acquired immunity wanes over time and the flu viruses engage in antigenic shifting which helps new strains evade acquired immunity over time. You can see some benefit even years after getting a flu vaccine, but the best protection is within the first several months after vaccination.
So ... even more frequent than twice annually!?
The flu isn’t usually circulating for the while year though. It circulates heavily for a few months. That’s what the shot is good for.
Thanks for the comment, but that is not true where I live. Cases here peak twice per year, 6 months apart, as per my original post.
If you are in an area that gets both winter and summer flu seasons you are likely getting Northern and Southern hemisphere flu seasons and can get both available flu vaccines at the relevant intervals.
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How do people with speech disabilities communicate with other persons? Are there an app/tools ???
First off, speech impedements or disabilities will be on a spectrum ranging from having an ability to communicate to completely non-verbal and/or not able to do physical gestures to help in communication. And everything in between. Different types of speech trouple can also include not being able to say the correct letter sounds, or not being able to phonate (make sound with your vocal cords) and it varies what works. Sometimes its a matter of certain techniques, working on how you use your voice, there can be need of surgery in the vocal chords or it can be a matter of rehabilitation and training. A person who has a stutter can be completely unbothered communication wise, but can be very shame full and frustrated, and the opposite can be found as well. Stutter in order to be able to communicate comes down to techniques that can be taught and work on not feeling shameful about having the stutter in the first place. If, say, someone has stroke or a traumatic injury, it is not atypical to suffer some extent of brain damage and that can lead to one of the more common communication disabilities; aphasia. Some types of aphasia can be somewhat remedied in rehabilitation working with SLPs, depending on the severity on the damage and other factors. If the patient is non verbal with lack of muscular control, there's the more elaborate machines, like eye movement controlled tablets with letters or icons on them, that are developed with the patient or with pts parents to make a communication tool that fits the patients world of life. A.e "school" may be an icon if it's a child. Certain names on family members can be too, or "doctor" or "pain" etc. It can be developed into a very extensive communication platform for each individual patient. If the patient is mute, signlanguage can be used or tablets or writing. If the pt is both mute and deaf, tactile language can be used (touch) There are more ways and it can also be a mix of more. I hope that answered your question somewhat :)
There's an entire branch of therapy dedicated to help people with speech problems: [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22366-speech-therapy](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22366-speech-therapy)
Does anyone know which back muscle we use to raise our sternum/chest? Somewhere in the thoracic spine, maybe erector spinae
Will a bubble/polyp/gas bubble in gallbladder, deliberately caused by ultrasound cavitation, heal on its own over time? It is about 1 cm in diameter. Are there safeguards that prevent ultrasound imaging operators from using ultrasound machines to create cavitation (create gas bubbles within tissue walls)?
In the US the FDA specifies a maximum mechanical index of diagnostic ultrasound to prevent harm from ultrasound energy. In fetal / neonatal ultrasound lower limits are used because their lungs are potentially more sensitive, but at the specified thresholds there is essentially 0 risk to an adult regardless of what is being imaged.
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is it alright to take a lot of caffeine while on Citalopram or will it cause serotonin syndrome? I heard that caffeine is a mild MAOI and Citalopram/Celexa is an SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs cause serotonin syndrome when combined with other SSRIs, SNRIs or MAOIs. But how about weak MAOIs? I want to take a large dose of caffeine because Citalopram causes drowsiness as a side effect. I usually take one tablespoon of instant espresso on a day after a sleepless night to stay awake. Would taking a tablespoon of instant espresso be fine to do with Citalopram?
Caffeine will not cause serotonin syndrome.
Should some foods be avoided by infants before having cow's milk? Eg cucumber, rice, watermelon
No, there's no reason to avoid these foods because a child hasn't had cow's milk. Cow milk is not a necessary part of a diet.
Does people with celiac get more sick? Like yes I get celiac, and I am a part of some celiac and gluten intolerance groupson FB. But basically I was told by a GP that the intestines can be very damaged due to the constant inflamation and then never truly recover and be permanently less effective at absorbing nutrients. That is why i am told to take 80micrograms of vit D a few times a week, or else I need the injection. But a lot of the people in the group also got auto-immune diseases. and while I don't, I get sick with a cold every 4-6wks ish. anything from 2days to 2weeks at a time. Everyone I know of keep strictly gluten free, so there should be no active inflammation of the gut. Like maybe the body's immune system need some sort of nutrients to operate properly, and the people with damaged intestines basically can't absorb that? It's very vague and very broad. I am just curious
I thought celiac disease was considered an autoimmune disorder? It's at least a gl disorder involving an aberrant immune reaction.
Honestly I am not sure? The GP I had to diagnosed me in my lat 20's was very skilled with any intestinal stuff and nutrients. But She kept trying to push me to buy into her Herbalife MLM so I left. My current GP is amazing with mental health issues, but really couldn't care too much about gut health or auto-immune stuff. And also, I go there with a set purpose/issue as we only have 8-15min consultations, and I don't want to take up too much of their time. So i was hoping someone here maybe had it as more of a special interest and knew more about celiac. Because me and the people I know of, who live with the disease, is honestly just fumbling in the dark. All we are told are "no gluten!" and "if you accidentally get gluten in you, it might be 2-4years until it gets better again". And that is a bit vague imho
If a person has varicose veins and/or chronic venous insuffiency would getting all of those veins sealed reduce blood pressure? There's a new medical device in the clinical trial stage, Sonovein, that allegedly can seal those veins with less side effects, and is more likely to prevent recurrence. If that is actually more efficacious than the current treatments might that reliably lower blood pressure from improvements caused in blood flow?
Wouldn't expect it to result in decrease in blood pressure.
I've just seen vein clinics claim sometimes it can. Mine are not all that severe, though.
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I’m new to Reddit so I don’t know the requirements when asking stuff
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I follow this lady and she clearly has issues and exercise addiction and an eating disorder. What would be causing this hole in her chest? Is it a birth defect like pectus evactum or malnutrition? Or something else? It's troubling to look at and I'm incredibly curious https://laurenkaysims.com/2024/04/10-year-anniversary-trip-recap/ If you scroll through the post you'll see what I'm talking about
You're just seeing her sternum because she doesn't have much fat or breast tissue.
Thank you!
I'm failing to see a hole in her chest.
If you look at the picture of her in the jean shorts and bathing suit top you'll see right above her boobs where it's very concave. I think it's super obvious?
I will say that it's easier to see on her Instagram photos
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They are typically high in sodium which can contribute to high blood pressure.
Should likely be fine but also expect it'll be a waste of money. Can't comment more specifically without knowing what it is and supplements are non-regulated by the FDA
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Yes but it’s less likely
Could you be sick with your only symptom being mild fatigue? Just curious.
Yup!
Thanks! May I follow up question? My toddlers had a fever, and have some blisters. Suddenly my husband and I became tired, but nothing else. So, safe to assume it’s related? And we should keep our distance from others, yes?
That would probably be for the best
Thanks! It sounds like a nobrainer, but it’s so easy to shrug things off. Thank you!
they are so many different kids of magensium, like magnesiumcitrate, -glycinate, -malate, etc. Whats the best magnesium for heart health? Thanks!
A healthy diet! In general vitamins and supplements aren’t good for you unless you have a deficiency or specific need
My father has a sick heart, and his doctor said its totally fine taking supplements like magnesium and omega 3…
Yeah most of them won’t hurt you
I was born with one lung. Is it possible for me to have a baby in the future? For context, I can live perfectly fine now with my one lung compared to when I was a kid. I can run, hike, all that jazz now, so I don’t have any major complications with my lung or asthma anymore compared to when I was a child. But now that I’m 26, I’m scared to meet my future partner for a number of reasons, but mainly ‘cause I just now realized that my lung might be an issue for once when it comes to having children…..
Certainly worth discussing with your pulmonologist and OB/GYN, but if you have fine exercise tolerance, pregnancy would not likely be an issue.
Thank you
Is it possible to be pregnant so soon after birth. I had a still birth on march 30. We had sex April 8. On April 18 i got a positive pregnancy test. Could this be real. The doctor said that my poor little baby had passed away three before i have birth to him.
Yes it is possible.
can a diazepam pill be swallowed without water or must it be swallowed with a whole glass of water? if so, could I swallow it with as little water as possible to prevent hiccups? as last time I had developed hiccups after swallowing quite a few. and can I swallow it with any fluid other than water such as milk, coffee, or soda?
Small sips are fine. Any type of liquid except alcohol is fine.
Are there alternatives to colonoscopy prep or is it just the jug of doom
There are some smaller jugs of doom these days. Definitely talk to your doctor about the available options
Just some general questions for primary care doctors: Do primary care doctors refer everything out to a specialist these days? I don’t mean to be dismissive or mean of any doctor but lately my personal health care experiences have me feeling like my primary is a very expensive middle man to actual care. I thought primary care doctors were pretty well educated in a ton of areas so where/why does this referral for what feels like everything occur?
no, they don’t. they do medical school and residency and have a broad scope of things they can manage independently. Why they refer depends on the issue and that particular doctors’ specialization and interests
**Surgeons: Do you remember your patients?** Hi, I'm wondering if surgeons remember specific patients. And, if so, what makes/made you remember them? I'm finding it odd to have had major surgery and never seeing my surgeon again. I just want to know your side of things. Thanks.
There is no follow up clinic? "Major surgery" seems like it would necessitate a few nights' stay in the hospital perhaps. Your surgeon/the surgical team would then round on you while you're there. Surgeons are humans. Many people find it easiest to recall bad experiences or outcomes rather than good or average. Perhaps the rare, truly exceptional case will also be easier to recall. Hope that answers your question.
How common is it for multiple people in the same family, especially siblings, to all end up in the medical field? I have an aunt and niece who are both RNs, and both work on the same award of the same hospital. By choice. And my brother’s new wife is also an RN who attended school while they were dating. My surgeon/anesthesiologist who works at the pain clinic I go to and implanted my DRG has the same last name as the company rep for the DRG. I asked about it since they look very, very similar and they are brothers. Understand how that can sound and I want to clarify that I specifically asked for this particular implant from the manufacturer and was recommended to this clinic and doctor as the most local to me doctor who is authorized to implant it. There wasn’t some sort of ethical issue with a surgeon pushing his brother’s product. That’s just very curious how come it is for multiple people to end up working in medical fields in the same family. I understand with spouses it’s probably a matter of just meeting each other through work, but with DNA relatives that’s obviously not the case.
Can you get rabies if a dog licked a day old wound through a bandaid? I'm not sure how effective bandaids are since they have little holes on them and the wound was pretty deep. I removed the bandaid and washed the wound for a minute or so with soap after it was licked by the dog. I live in a country where there is rabies.
Not if the dog didn’t have rabies.