I'm wondering if there are any services where I can have samples like blood or urine collected at my home for a health checkup, specifically for things like TB or cancer concerns? It would be really helpful to know if such at-home testing options are available.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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tuberculosis can be checked through sputum sample

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I'm having a really tough time with this persistent cough and I've also been vomiting for the past four days. I'm pretty worried about this. What should I do?

use medicine

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I'm currently taking Dolopar 500mg, which includes PCM and 25mg caffeine, three times a day as prescribed by my MBBS MD doctor. However, my fever only seems to subside for about 4-5 hours after taking it. Is it okay for me to take it four times a day instead to keep the fever at bay completely?

No kindly consult your doctor one the prescribed dose is over n condition doesn't subside don't overdose

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I've just been bitten by a cat, but luckily it didn't break the skin. There's just a small, light mark on my leg. I got a tetanus shot about three months ago, so I'm wondering if there's anything else I need to do. Should I be worried or do anything specific now?

If there is exposure of deeper skin layers or blood you have to recieve complete dose of anti rabies vaccine,if not noneed to worry just wash it with soap and leave it,and with TT vaccine as you have revieved 3 months ago,no need to take for a minimum period of 3 years.

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