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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

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.

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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