Polio Treatment

For diagnosing this disease, a laboratory testing of a stool sample or a swab in pharynx of the infected person is done and for greater assurance, a blood test is done to find the antibodies of polio virus. Since prehistoric times and the days of ancient art of the Egyptians healthy and young people walking with withered limbs are depicted. Loss of reflexes and appetite are the other indications of Polio.

For diagnosing this disease, a laboratory testing of a stool sample or a swab in pharynx of the infected person is done and for greater assurance, a blood test is done to find the antibodies of polio virus. Since prehistoric times and the days of anc ... More

Health Q&A
Elevated triglycerides and uric acid

Male , 38 years, 186 cms , 91 kgs. Total cholestrol is 180 mg/dL. Triglycerides 201 mg/dL. Vldl 40 mg/dL. Uric acid 7.2 mg/dL. Gamma GT 18 U/L. HBAlc 5.7. Sgot 24 U/L . Sgpt 30 U/L. I have fatty liver grade 1. I am not doing any physical exercise nor dieting. My sgpt and sgot were previously 70 and 50. Total cholestrol was earlier 210. Only thing that I did is increased water intake to 2 liters daily from .75 L daily. My belly size also reduced by 40%. I never felt that water suppressed my appetite instead it increases appetite which is why i dont reduce food. I avoid sugar. Does water intake improves metabolism . What is your recommendation?.

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

B12 is less

Hi..my b12 is 148..how can I increase it..am taking thyronorm 50 in empty stomach and revital women with breakfast right now. Please suggest some medicine and when to take it.

Medical certificate

Hi, I have fever, cold, and severe throat pain, due to which I’m unable to speak properly. My job requires speaking. May I know if you can please provide a valid medical certificate online after consultation stating that I need rest and should avoid speaking or keep it minimal for a few days

Piles cream

Hi, Pls.let me know best cream for piles pain... Its with no bleeding Kindly suggest.. pain while passing motion later some hours its reduce

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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