Question 1

My mom has this needle-like pain in her left hand index finger and it's moving up to her chest. It happens every 10 minutes, and it's really sharp pain both in the finger and her chest. She's also complaining about pain in her neck and legs. Could this be something serious, or should we get it checked out?

Accepted Answer

.I would suggest you to get an ecg done and rule out the cardiac causes and also measure blood pressure and sugars to see if there is any fluctuations...It might be neuropathy too

Question 2

I've been dealing with a cold, fever, and a respiratory cough and the pharmacist suggested I take paracetamol and Novaclav 625, twice daily for two days. However, I've already taken it for three days now. I'm wondering, how many days is it safe or re...

Accepted Answer

Novaclav 625, a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, is typically prescribed for 5-7 days for respiratory infections, so taking it for only 3 days may not be sufficient to fully clear the infection,

Question 3

I'm really worried because my 60-day-old puppy just bit me and left a scratch on my hand. There's a little bit of bleeding too. He's not vaccinated yet, so I'm not sure what steps I should take right now. Can you give me some advice on what I should do?

Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear about your wife's condition.

For pain management, consider consulting:

1. Pain Management Clinics at Apollo Hospitals
2. Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) in New Delhi
3. Pain Clinic at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

Alternative therapies to explore:

1. Physiotherapy with a neuro-physiotherapist
2. Occupational therapy
3. Acupuncture
4. Yoga and meditation for pain management

Regarding medications, consult a pain management specialist to review and optimize her current regimen.

Recovery chances may be limited, but a multidisciplinary approach can improve quality of life.

Question 4

I'm really worried because the blood carrying nerve to the brain is blocked. I'm experiencing symptoms like blurred vision, a severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness. Do you think surgery is necessary in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described, including blurred vision, severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness, indicate a potential medical emergency, such as a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), due to a blockage in the blood vessels supplying the brain; immediate medical attention is crucial, and surgery may be necessary, but a thorough evaluation by a neurologist or neurosurgeon is required to determine the best course of treatment.

Question 5

I'm having a lot of trouble with my stomach. It feels like there's a lot of gas or something foaming inside, and I can't eat much at all without feeling super full and uncomfortable. Sometimes, after I go to the bathroom, it feels better for a bit, b...

Accepted Answer

tab pantop 40 mg daily mrng along with SYP sucralfate 5ml thrice daily before food

Question 6

My dad's HbsAg test came back positive, so it looks like he's got Hepatitis B. I'm really worried about what this means for his health. Can you please help us understand what our next steps should be for treatment and how we might cure this?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. While there is no cure for Hepatitis B, treatment focuses on managing the symptoms and preventing complications. Antiviral medications such as Entecavir or Tenofovir are commonly prescribed to help reduce the viral load in the body and slow down the progression of the disease. It's important for your father to follow up with a healthcare provider regularly for monitoring and to discuss the best treatment plan for his specific situation.

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