Question 1

I've been having these Covid symptoms since this morning and I've already done an RT PCR test. After talking to a doctor on Practo, I started on some meds. My Spo2 levels seem to fluctuate between 93 and 97 on my left index finger, but they read 97-99 on my right index. Is it normal for the oxygen levels to be different on each finger? What's the ideal range I should be looking for? And at what point should I be worried? My fever is currently at 101F.

Accepted Answer

ideal above 94 percent

Question 2

I'm wondering if it's better to take a diclomol tablet for pain before or after meals. Also, what does SOS mean in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Sharp, bee-sting-like pains can be alarming.
 
 *Possible Causes:*
 
 1. Nerve irritation or compression
 2. Muscle cramps or spasms
 3. Peripheral neuropathy
 4. Blood circulation issues
 5. Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
 6. Neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, neuropathy)
 7. Electromyogram (EMG) abnormalities

Question 3

I'm really worried about my friend who smokes a lot. Do you have any suggestions on how he could quit smoking? Also, he doesn't eat much and is really thin. What can he do to gain some weight in a healthy way?

Accepted Answer

To help your friend quit smoking, I recommend using Nicotine replacement therapy. He can try Nicorette gum or patches to help reduce cravings. Additionally, he can try prescription medications like Chantix or Zyban to help with withdrawal symptoms. It's also important for him to seek support from a counselor or join a smoking cessation program for additional help and motivation. To address his concern about not eating much and being thin, he can try consuming calorie-dense foods like nuts, avocados, and nut butter. He can also try drinking protein shakes or smoothies to increase his calorie intake. Additionally, he should focus on eating frequent small meals throughout the day to help with weight gain.

I've just gotten over the flu, but now I'm dealing with a really sore throat and these swollen lymph nodes on each side of the back of my neck. I've also been sweating a lot at night and my scalp itches. Should I be worried about any of this? What could be causing these symptoms?

Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

More General Physician/ Internal Medicine Health Queries

I'm wondering if it's better to take a diclomol tablet for pain before or after meals. Also, what does SOS mean in medical terms?

I'm really worried about my friend who smokes a lot. Do you have any suggestions on how he could quit smoking? Also, he doesn't eat much and is really thin. What can he do to gain some weight in a healthy way?

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