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View allAm a bit worried, I'm an 18-year-old with a vitamin D level of 12 and my doctor says I need to get the arachitol injection. I've heard it's really painful, and I'm honestly scared about getting it. Is there any way to make this less uncomfortable or maybe avoid the shot altogether?
Yes you have to take the injection,if you are really scared and you have no signs and symptoms of vitamin d deficiency you can opt for tablets as well like VIT D 60K weekly once and CALCIUM 500mg once daily
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I'm a type 1 diabetic and recently found out that my mean platelet volume (MPV) is at 12.1. I'm also dealing with hyperglycemia. Can you tell me what I should be doing to bring down my MPV? I'm a bit concerned about what this could mean for my health.
Eating fruits with or after meals can be beneficial, but timing matters. _Eating fruits with meals:_ 1. _Okay for some fruits_: Bananas, avocados, and apples can be eaten with meals, as they're relatively easy to digest. 2. _Avoid citrus fruits_: Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons can cause stomach upset when eaten with meals. _Eating fruits after meals:_ 1. _Wait for 30-60 minutes_: Allow your body to digest the meal before eating fruits. This helps prevent digestive discomfort. 2. _Choose gentle fruits_: Opt for fruits like bananas, mangoes, or pineapples, which are easy to digest. _General guidelines:_ 1. _Listen to your body_: Pay attention to how your body reacts to eating fruits with or after meals. 2. _Experiment with timing_: Find the optimal timing that works best for your digestive system. Remember, everyone's digestive system is unique, so it's essential to experiment and find what works best for you.
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My neck has been swollen and painful for two weeks now. I have thyroid issues but my levels are normal. A scan showed infected lymph nodes that are increasing in size. Do I need surgery or are there other treatment options?
fnac and biopsy advised. Review with the reports.
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