Question 1

I'm a bit of a hypochondriac and I've got a worry I can't shake. I tend to poke and press my lymph nodes pretty often, like maybe 10 to 15 times a day. Could doing this make them swell up or harm them? I know I'm checking them a lot, practically every hour, but I'm just really concerned. Is this something I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Yes, do not unnecessary press the lymph nodes.
They are the organs which filter the infections from the body. These infection causing organisms will be stored in a dormant form in the lymph nodes so pressing it unnecessary is not a good thing.
Secondly, examining oneself 10-15 times is alarming, it can be OCD with hypochrondria which requires medications.

Question 2

I recently had some blood tests done, and I'm a bit confused about the results. My serum globulin came back at 4.07, but I thought the normal range was between 23.5 and something else. Also, my blood urea nitrogen is 5.27, which seems low since I hea...

Accepted Answer

Your doctor has prescribed you a vitamin D supplement to address the low levels. For your serum globulin level, you can consider taking over-the-counter antihistamines like Claritin at a standard dose of 10mg once daily. And for your blood urea nitrogen level, you can try increasing your fluid intake and consuming foods rich in antioxidants like berries, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.

Question 3

I've been feeling really hot inside for over 10 days now. At first, I thought it might be a viral fever, but it's been going on too long. My mouth, hands, and feet are constantly warm, and it's really making it hard for me to focus on anything. What ...

Accepted Answer

That could be due to dehydration and vitamin deficeincy,consume more fluids and balanced diet,if its becoming worse visit physician for evaluation

Question 4

I'm curious about the longest incubation period of rabies that's ever been recorded in India. Could you please shed some light on this?

Accepted Answer

longest incubation period for rabies ever recorded globally was up to 19 years, but this is an extreme anomaly. , the incubation period for rabies in humans ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months, but it can vary from a few days to several years, depending on factors like the site of the bite, the amount of virus introduced, and the host's immune response.

Question 5

I'm getting a bit worried because a couple of months back, a street dog tried to bite me but didn't really get a good grip. It left a small wound on my thigh just with one of its teeth, and I cleaned it up with Dettol right afterward. It's been over ...

Accepted Answer

Fever Persisting Despite Treatment

_Test results interpretation:_

1. _Initial tests (2132016)_:
    - Typhoid rapid test: Positive (IgM antibodies), indicating recent typhoid infection.
    - Negative results for malaria and microfilariae.
2. _Follow-up tests (2552016)_:
    - Typhoid rapid test: Negative (IgM and IgG antibodies), suggesting the infection has been cleared.

_Persisting fever:_

1. _Possible causes_:
    - Relapse or re-infection with typhoid
    - Other underlying infections (e.g., urinary tract infection, pneumonia)
    - Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
    - Medication side effects
2. _Additional tests recommended_:
    - Blood cultures to rule out ongoing bacterial infections
    - Complete Blood Count (CBC) to assess for signs of infection or inflammation
    - Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) or C-Reactive Protein (CRP) to evaluate for inflammatory conditions
    - Urine analysis and culture to rule out urinary tract infections
3. _Fever type:_
    - The persistent fever could be a low-grade fever, which is a common symptom of various conditions.

Question 6

I'm really concerned about my COVID diagnosis and the medication my doctor prescribed. They gave me Fabiflu and told me to take 800 mg twice a day, but on the first day, I had to take 1800 mg twice. I'm a bit confused about how long I should wait bet...

Accepted Answer

One day

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