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Dirts on the rabies injection site

Should we worry about environmental dirts and drops toching the vaccine sight? Intramuscular injection.If someone pours water and it touches the injection site or some kinda water in air...? How does this affect the efficacy of vaccine?

Concerned about becoming slim

Hello Doctor, I am facing a concern regarding my body appearance. Recently, I feel like my body is becoming slimmer, even though my weight is within the normal range. I have undergone several tests, and all reports are normal: Fasting and Postprandial blood sugar: Normal Thyroid profile (TSH, T3, T4): Normal Lipid profile: Normal Liver Function Test (LFT): Normal Kidney Function Test (KFT): Normal eGFR: 129 Despite all these normal results, I feel that my body looks thinner than before. Could you please guide me ...

Perfect numbers morning but worst later

Hi! I have reactive high bp for years now- taking telmisartan 40 mg- my best bp readings are in the morning- stress free clear mind but as day progresses the bp shoots n stays around 135/85 till evening n heart rate can rise high esp if i walk around - yesterday it was 125/130 while doing normal house work Doctor not giving any extra med since it will lower the true baseline of morning- Will exercise n weight loss help to reduce this!

Tetanus Shot

Hi, Recently my leg got a scratch ( minor) from a rusted object. I washed the scratch from soap. I took a single injection shot of tetanus in 2023. Do I need to again take a tetanus shot?

Root cause analysis enquiries

Hello Doctors Can you please tell me what does the H pylori and Epstein bar viruses do to the thyroid? And what lab tests to detect them Thanks

Health Feed
“Acidity vs Heart Attack: How to Differentiate”

Chest discomfort is one of the most common reasons patients walk into my clinic—or rush to the emergency room. Many times, it turns out to be simple acidity. But sometimes, it is something far more serious: a heart attack. The challenge is that both can feel surprisingly similar. Knowing ...

Don’t Wait for a Fall: Check Your Balance to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures

Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because bone loss happens without symptoms until a fracture occurs. But here’s something many people don’t realize: most fractures are triggered by falls, not just weak bones. This means identifying your fall risk early can prevent life ...

Diabetes Mellitus: The Silent Sugar That Damages Your Body Without Warning

Many people think diabetes is “just high sugar.”In reality, diabetes mellitus is a slow, silent disease that can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and feet long before you feel anything wrong.I see many patients who say,“ Doctor, I felt perfectly fine. I didn’t know ...

Why You Wake Up Bloated: Causes, Remedies, and When to See a Doctor

The Morning Bloat StruggleWaking up feeling like your stomach is inflated can be a heavy way to start the morning. At the Dr. Pankaj Kumar Medical and Lifestyle Clinic, we see patients every day who struggle with this discomfort and look for answers. It is important to realize that ...

6 Reasons Your Hands and Feet Feel Cold More Often Than Before

Cold hands and feet are often brushed off as a minor issue or blamed on weather alone. However, when this sensation becomes frequent or noticeable even in comfortable temperatures, it deserves attention. Many people notice that their extremities feel colder than the rest of the body, ...

Doctors
Dr. Thomas E Wanko - Internal Medicine
Dr. Thomas E Wanko Internal Medicine (Medical School, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 53 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. William  Hicks - Internal Medicine
Dr. William Hicks Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Neurology - Vascular, Residency in Neurology, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical degree, DO, Internship) 52 years experience Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda - Internal Medicine
Dr. Marian Kennedy Schuda Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Medical Education, Residency in Internal Medicine, Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Doctor of Medicine) 47 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley - General Physician
Dr. Michael Timothy Kelley General Physician (Residency, Medical School, Medical Education) 45 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael A. Caligiuri Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Master’s Degree in Physiology, Medical degree, DO, B.A., M.A., M.D., Undergraduate Degree in Humanities and Health Science) 43 years experience The James Cancer Center
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS