Question 1

I'm worried about my sugar levels. I checked them yesterday at the lab, and it was 220 mgdl before fasting and 280 mgdl after fasting. I'm diabetic, and I'm not sure what to do next or how to bring my sugar levels down. Could you suggest some treatments or actions I should consider?

Accepted Answer

no need to worry follow your doctors advice

Question 2

I've been experiencing some sharp pain that starts at my belly button and shoots down towards my legs, especially after I clean or put pressure on my belly button. It's so severe that I often need to take the day off to rest. The pain seems to stretc...

Accepted Answer

The sharp pain from your belly button radiating to both legs, triggered by cleaning, pressing, or applying pressure, may indicate an umbilical hernia, umbilical cord granuloma, or omphalitis (navel infection); however, another possible cause is an ilioinguinal nerve entrapment or irritation, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen, groin, and inner thighs; consult a general surgeon or a primary care physician for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Question 3

I'm experiencing these weird full-body muscle vibrations, almost like internal waves, whenever I move. It's been going on for about 2.5 years now, and it happens in my neck, shoulders, arms, legspretty much everywhere. Whenever I bend down, I feel th...

Accepted Answer

Gout arthritis management:
 
 _Current situation:_
 
 1. High uric acid levels
 2. Recurring gout attacks (right knee, now left knee)
 3. Febuxostat (Febustat) 40mg daily provides relief
 
 _Concerns:_
 
 1. Dependence on medication for pain management
 2. Intermittent dosing (2 timesday) may not be optimal
 3. Potential kidney stone risk with high uric acid
 
 _Recommended adjustments:_
 
 1. Consult rheumatologist or primary care physician.
 2. Consider:
 - Increasing Febuxostat to 80mg daily (if tolerated).
 - Allopurinol (alternative uric acid reducer).
 - Probenecid (uricosuric agent).
 3. Lifestyle modifications:
 - Hydrate adequately (2-3 litersday).
 - Low-purine diet (limit organ meats, seafood).
 - Maintain healthy weight.
 - Exercise regularly.
 - Limit alcohol intake.
 
 _Additional considerations:_
 
 1. Colchicine for acute gout attacks.
 2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain.
 3. Corticosteroids (oral or injected) for severe inflammation.
 
 _Monitoring:_
 
 1. Regular uric acid level checks.
 2. Kidney function tests.
 3. Liver function tests.

Question 4

I'm dealing with a sore throat and cold, and my doctor said it's pharyngitis. He prescribed azithromycin and told me to take 250 mg twice a day for 3 days. But before, another doctor gave me 500 mg once daily for 3 days for a similar issue. I also re...

Accepted Answer

This is the standard recommended dosage for treating pharyngitis caused by bacteria. It is important to follow the dosage and duration as prescribed by your doctor to ensure effective treatment and to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Question 5

I've recently started taking Placida for my anxiety and panic attacks, but I've been experiencing excessive sweating since then. Could this sweating be a side effect of the medication?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Question 6

Hey, so I've got hypothyroidism and I'm on levothyroxine, taking 100mcg a day. I've been wondering about what might happen if I accidentally took 2 or 3 pills one day. Is there a risk of something really serious happening, like dying from taking too ...

Accepted Answer

Taking more than the prescribed dose of levothyroxine can lead to symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as palpitations, weight loss, and irritability. In severe cases, it can lead to complications like cardiac arrhythmias or osteoporosis. However, it is unlikely to be fatal unless extremely high doses are ingested. It is important to take your medication as prescribed and if you are unsure whether you have taken your dose for the day, it is best to skip it rather than double or triple the dose. If you are frequently forgetting whether you have taken your medication, you may want to consider using a pill organizer to help keep track.

I'm worried about my sugar levels. I checked them yesterday at the lab, and it was 220 mgdl before fasting and 280 mgdl after fasting. I'm diabetic, and I'm not sure what to do next or how to bring my sugar levels down. Could you suggest some treatments or actions I should consider?

I'm worried about my sugar levels. I checked them yesterday at the lab, and it was 220 mgdl before fasting and 280 mgdl after fasting. I'm diabetic, and I'm not sure what to do next or how to bring my sugar levels down. Could you suggest some treatments or actions I should consider?

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