Swelling Treatment

Swelling can occur both internally or on the outer part of the body such as the skin and the muscles. Swelling caused by a bite, sting or infection is accompanied by conditions such as itching, irritation, redness and inflammation.Blood and urine tests are conducted to determine the cause of swelling in the body.

Swelling can occur both internally or on the outer part of the body such as the skin and the muscles. Swelling caused by a bite, sting or infection is accompanied by conditions such as itching, irritation, redness and inflammation.Blood and urine tes ... More

Health Q&A
Bacterial infection

A unvaccinated puppy licked my private part by accident while i was sleeping. After few days i got constipation and few days after Dysuria (mild). Im worried. Kindly advise me what tests i should do before going to consult a Dr in person. Is there any probability for bacterial infections. Am i risking my life? What can i do now

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?

Home IV Iron for 88yo Female (Hb 7.0)

Patient is an 88-year-old Female with severe anemia (Hb: 7.0 g/dL). Doctor has prescribed Iron Sucrose (Irozorb-S) IV injection. We live in a remote location, making hospital transport very difficult. Is it safe to administer this injection at home given her age? We are extremely concerned about the risk of Anaphylaxis (severe reaction). What emergency precautions or medicines (like Adrenaline) are mandatory? Also, are there any high-absorption oral alternatives (like Liposomal Iron) that can raise Hb levels quickly for an 88-year-old?

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