Question 1

I got a tetanus toxoid shot on January 18 because I cut my finger on a bus. Just today, I cut my toe on something small on the road. Do I need to get another tetanus injection or am I still covered?

Accepted Answer

not necessary

Question 2

I'm really concerned about my cousin. He had typhoid last year, and ever since, his platelet count has been dropping randomly, sometimes getting as low as 60k. It's weird because he doesn't have a fever or feel any other symptoms. We're all pretty wo...

Accepted Answer

take kiwi fruit

Question 3

I've been dealing with a mild fever, body aches, and loose motions for the last couple of days. It's not constant, but it does keep coming back. I took a couple of doses of Nicip, which helped for a while, but today the loose motions and fever are ba...

Accepted Answer

Could be a viral infection causing gastroenteritis. To help with your symptoms, you can take a combination of medicines. You can take Tab. Paracetamol 500mg for fever and bodyache, along with Tab. Loperamide 2mg for loose motions. Make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and consider taking ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) to replenish lost electrolytes. If your symptoms persist or worsen, please seek medical attention.

Question 4

I'm dealing with a neck spasm and shoulder muscle pain for the past couple of days, and there's a slight swelling near the right side of my jaw. I've already tried applying ointment and taking painkillers, but its not getting any better. Should I be ...

Accepted Answer

have xray and consult your doctor

Question 5

I'm really worried because my 2-year-old daughter has bronchopneumonia, and the doctor recommended Zifi CV 100 for her. Now, I've been coughing for 5 days and I think I might have caught the same thing. Do you think its safe for me to take Zifi CV 20...

Accepted Answer

No you shouldn't take anything by yourself.
Get it checked out by a general physician in person for further evaluation and management.
He will examine you and then suggest you accordingly.
Don't self medicate.
This is how antibiotic resistance develops.

Question 6

So I recently got my blood test results back and a few things are standing out to me. My ESR is at 36, my hemoglobin is low at 10, and my eosinophils are at 7. Everything else seems to be within the normal range. I'm just wondering if there's somethi...

Accepted Answer

Congratulations on recovering from chickenpox.

_Chicken Consumption After Chickenpox_

There's no specific restriction on consuming chicken after chickenpox. The name "chickenpox" is a misnomer, and the virus is not related to chickens.

_Non-Spicy Chicken Soup_

You can have non-spicy chicken soup 24 days after the onset of chickenpox, as your blisters have dried up.

_Pimples on Forehead_

The small pimples on your forehead might be a residual effect of the chickenpox virus or a separate skin issue. Monitor them, and if they persist or worsen,

I got a tetanus toxoid shot on January 18 because I cut my finger on a bus. Just today, I cut my toe on something small on the road. Do I need to get another tetanus injection or am I still covered?

I got a tetanus toxoid shot on January 18 because I cut my finger on a bus. Just today, I cut my toe on something small on the road. Do I need to get another tetanus injection or am I still covered?

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