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Glp 1 for weight loss

Am on metformin and sitagliptin for diabetes. Can I use glp 1 for weight loss for a short duration for around 10 kgs. Have tried dieting and working out but no result

Cat nail scratch

Hi doctor I went to my relatives home suddenly a cat ram over my leg and it scratched my leg finger. It is a home grown cat..not vaccinated. Should I take rabies vaccine .. I applied t bact ointment Please advise Thanks

Assistance needed

Hello Doctor, We would like to consult you regarding this critical case. The patient (65-year-old male) is currently admitted at Max Hospital, Dehradun, and is on tracheostomy support following severe pneumonia with sepsis. Despite ongoing treatment, there has been no significant improvement. The reports also indicate a multidrug-resistant infection (Acinetobacter), and the patient is still dependent on suction and NG feeding due to swallowing difficulty. - Current line of management - Possible changes in treatment - Prognosis and expected recovery We would really appreciate your expert opinion and assurance on how to proceed further. Thank you.

TSH SLIGHTLY HIGH

10 days ago , my TSH was 5 ( 0-4) T3 T4 normal Today TSH came 9.6 , from last 8 years , my tsh value always comes slightly high above the upper limit , last year I did anti tpo ( AMA) was quite normal 0.3 For the last one month , I have been feeling muscle pain , the doctor prescribed me 12.5 thyrox , should I continue the medicine

Armpit & Breast Pain

24 Female Since 7 months i am having non cyclic pain in right breast and armpit, done all types of physical examination by general surgeon, ultrasound, chest x ray, blood test: nothing came out but problem dint go despite all types of medicines, physiotherapy etc. Now since 3-4 days I have also started having the same pain in my left armpit and side of breast. I am very stressed as visited so many doctors but pain is just increasing and spreading.

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