Health Q&A
Infection issue

Hi Doctors, I went for an anoscopy and the doctor used the reusable anoscope which was inside a tray filled with water then he washed it in a tap water and then inserted it in anus. There were some fissures on my anus. Is this the way through which I can carry some hiv infection? Thanks

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

For body building muscle growth

I'm planning to take Annavar anabolic medicine for muscle building for lean body is it safe and I'm already taking naltima and another sleeping pills which prescribed by doctor so can I take it or I need to stop my medicine

Pets nails Scratch

We attended one pet event on 11th April, my son got tiny scratches of chest. We have given first dose of Rabies on 14th April, ( is it too late)? Second dose onward we shifted to Municipality hospital. Second dose taken on 17th April and Third on 21st April and now 4th dose will be on 11th May. As per Municipality 4 does is good enough, is it correct?

Fever for 4 days with back pain

​Hi Doctor, I’m 13 years old and I’ve had a fever for 4 days now. Yesterday my temperature reached 101.9°F. ​My symptoms are: ​Constant throbbing pain in my back. ​A wet cough (not dry). ​A very blocked nose that makes it hard to sleep. ​I’m currently taking Paracip and Cetcip as prescribed by a doctor yesterday, but the fever is still hanging on. I wanted to check if there’s anything else I should do, especially for the back pain and the nose blockage.

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Dr. Denis  King - Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Denis King Pediatric Surgeon (Medical School, Residency, Medical Education, Fellowship in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Class of 1969) 56 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Dr. Wiley W Souba - General Surgeon
Dr. Wiley W Souba General Surgeon (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID) 48 years experience Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. JAMES G SIVARD - General Surgeon
Dr. JAMES G SIVARD General Surgeon (Medical School, Internship, Residency) 47 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell Vascular Surgeon (Residency, Medical School, Osteopathic Medical Degree, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 47 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. James D Mcmahan - Plastic Surgeon
Dr. James D Mcmahan Plastic Surgeon (Medical School, Fellowship, Residency, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Plastic Surgery - Integrated, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Internship, Transitional Year, Residency - Plastic Surgery, Class of 1983, Surgery Residency) 43 years experience Advanced Aesthetic And Laser Surgery
Columbus 43214, COLUMBUS