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Posted on: June 19, 2009 12:20 am
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fish boan

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Jaspa

Help! my girlfrind swallowed a fish boan last night and its still stuck in her throat this morning, she said its definetly in there and not just a scratch coz she can feel it move when she swallows. what shouold i do?! she wont go to a doctor

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Jaspa, it is quite possible that a peice of bone is stuck up in her throat. Sharp bony peiece is capable of piercing vital tissues or enter the respiratory tract and can cause complications. Considering the risk it is advised to take her to a ENT (otorhinolaryngiology) surgeon. He will be able to visualize inside of throat and take the piece out with a forceps. If the piece is quite deep the client can be anesthetized. There is also a possibility that the piece may get dislodged on its own while coughing or sneezing and may enter digestive system and get digested. But, considering the risk of complications, please take her to a doctor.


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Posted on: June 18, 2009 7:37 pm
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peripheral nerve daage

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AS AN ADDITION TO MY TWO PREVIOUS ENQUIRIES MIGHT I ADD THAT my friend is being prescribed increasing dosages (100mg) per day at present, of morphine and pregabalin.
is it possible you might have access to a surgeon available to offer a second opinion on the subject and clarify whether such a side effect from stomach hernia repair would be likely, or is it case of some form of negligence on the part of the surgery staff here.
my friend has been told the recuperation period for her nerve damage will be atleast 2 years.
thank you.

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Colin, which type of hernia was it- epigastric, umblical? (other types are femoral, inguinal, incisional, diaphgramatic) and what was the size and any symptoms or complication before surgery? This information may help us understand the situation. These drugs may help relieve pain for a couple of weeks after the surgery. But, not for a very long time. If there is no swelling, no pus formation, no bowel disturbance (stools are normal) the pain is not likely to be due to the fault of surgeon. In every surgery some nerves get severed unintentionally and surgeon may have no control over it. It is a matter of chance that a nerve that had wider ramification got damaged. With the passage of time certainly there will be improvement in pain or numbness.


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Posted on: June 17, 2009 10:34 pm
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nerve damage

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colin curtis

in regard to my previous queston regarding peripheral nerve damage during an surgery for stomach heria repair i include the following statistics as requested in your answer to my query. :-
age 56.
sex female.
blood sugar history- normal.
blood pressure- normal.
surgery procedure- mesh.
post surgery events-excruciating pain on wakening from anaesthesia.relieved by ongoing increases of morphine patch.
nerve damage extending from beneath left rib cage and extending across the stomach to-and including-the right rib cge

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Colin, in case of inguinal hernia repair pain in groin or thighs is a common side effect. In case of upper hernias (hiatus hernia or umblical hernia) post surgery pain is less common. However the affected area mentioned by you i.e. upper abdomen both sides seems to be as a result of the surgery. Please consult a surgeon. This site is relevant:

http://www.facs.org/public_info/operation/hernrep.pdf


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Posted on: June 17, 2009 7:13 am
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White stool?

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Gracie

Okay, so I took imodium on friday(its tuesday)and i took 2 pills of it.ever since then i have been constipated.i only go very little and when i do my stool is white..i don't know if this is because of the imodium or what. So what do you think it is??

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Gracie, imodium or loperamide is used for diarrhoea and it is expected to cause constipation. Take plenty of water, green leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoids fatty meals. In future avoid unnecessary medication.


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Posted on: June 17, 2009 2:27 am
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Seek help for Immediate Admission of a Patient

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A.Selvam

Dear Doctor,
One my friend's wife has been admitted in a private hospital and has been treated for the last two weeks, now owing to summer holidays some senior doctors are not available. Now my frind is in great fix , if he shifts her, we do not know, considering the emergency, AIIMS would immediately admit her or my friend would be running here and there want of medical help. So this email is for immediate help to get her admitted. as the docter there of the opinion a laparoscope surgery is need but they take their own time.Would you please advice us how to make sure of getting her admitted in the AIIMS before getting her shifted from that hospital and we shall be grateful to your team of doctors.

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Selvam, take the case sheet of the patient to AIIMS- OPD or emergency and show it to the doctor. If the doctor is convinced on the merit of the case they will tell you when they will be able to provide bed or operate the case.


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Posted on: June 16, 2009 7:30 pm
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nerve damage

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colin curtis

is peripheral nerve damage an expected side effect of Stomach Hernia Repair surgery

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Colin, it seems to be unlikely, however for a definite answer more details would be required - age of the case, diagnosis, history of blood sugar, blood pressure, type of surgical procedure, post surgery events, type and extent of peripheral nerve damage.


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Posted on: June 16, 2009 1:37 pm
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Health

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tammy

What could cause lightheadedness, loss of speech and unable to lift left arm?

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Tammy, it could be stroke or cerebro vascular accident. In such a situation a part of brain does not get regular supply of blood and therfore stops functioning. It could be due to clot or hemorrhage. Please immideately get the patient examined in emergency department of a specialty hospital.


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Posted on: June 15, 2009 7:36 pm
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angina treatment

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GRACE DUKES

do you have any information on the use of zinc to treat angina? if so what are the dosages?

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Grace, there are indications that zinc reduces atherosclerosis and therefore angina. Trials are going on. But, it has not been conclusively proved and accepted by medical fraternity as a definitive therapy for angina. You may try 60 mg zinc sulphate thrice a day for two weeks. Very high dose for longer duration may cause copper deficiency. For more details refer to site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angina_pectoris


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Posted on: June 15, 2009 3:57 pm
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menstruation

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Emma

I got my period a day early (the 12th of August), although it is not my normal period, this is a bright, watery, slow flow and it seems to be coming to a stop now (4 days later 16th of August) where my normal period lasts 8 days and is very heavy. My partner and I have been trying for another baby and I do have some symptoms of pregnancy but I am confused as I have done 4 home pregnancy tests and all came back as negative and then I started bleeding. Please help!


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Posted on: June 15, 2009 12:25 pm
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Handicapt Rule

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Manoj

My brother in law is kidney patient whitch is live in rajasthan. in haryana kidney patient 100% disablity certificatemade many people but rajasthan Doctors said that see the rule for Kidney Patient 100% disablity rule please tell me what are doing for this matter. what are we doing.

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Manoj, refer to urology department in government medical college hospital (e.g. SMS Hospital in Jaipur). They can guide you.


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Posted on: June 14, 2009 11:00 pm
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menstrual bleeding

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eileen sheeran

i am going to visit my fiance in algeria next month.during that time i am due my period.I wud like advice as to how i can stop my period during that time..Kind regards eileen sheeran

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Eileen, it is not advisable to interfere with normal menstruation. Unnecessary use of drugs may lead to menstrual irregularities. During menstruation one can perfomr all activities normally. There is no harm in doing intercourse during menstruation.


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Posted on: June 14, 2009 8:24 pm
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low libido

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mikes

I am 42 yrs old and my problem is getting a full erection and even if I do, it rarely remains truly erect for more than a couple of minutes. Thinking back to when I was 20 I had the same difficulties then(though to a lesser extent).
This problem was perhaps the main reason my wife and I recently separated.I have tried viagra and it gave no improvement.
My question is, should I try
testeserone boosters(as advertised on the web) as I am becoming very worried about my future sexual encounters.
Thanks.

Answer by FreeMedicalHelpline.com

Mikes, testosterone is not likely to give any benefit. However, there is also no harm if you try one- two shots. Viagra will help if you take it few hours before the intercourse. You can also take vitamin B complex- especially B12 and folic acid regularly. Secondly, you may try an elastic band at the base of penis during intercourse. Ensure that it is comfortable and not too tight. The band prevents drainage of blood from erect penis.


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Posted on: June 13, 2009 5:13 pm
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sperm motality & low sperm count

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anup

our sperm count is very poor & sperm motility in very week plesae sugest on medicine

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Anup, there is no specific therapy available to improve sperm count. Take nutritious diet and exercises regularly. Try for few years and if not successful, IVF and adoption are the options.


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Posted on: June 13, 2009 4:05 pm
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wisdom teeth

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mary

is it normal to have a sharp stinging pain in your throat after wisdom tooth extraction?i had all 4 out 4 days ago and the stinging pain is getting worse. i also have white marks on the back of my throat. it hurts when i talk and eat.

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Mary, wisdom tooth can cause pain at the site of tooth only. It cannnot cause pain at throat. White patch on throat can be serious- diphtheria or streptococcal pharyngities. These can be cured by timely administration of antibiotic. Please refer to a family physician or internal medicine specialist or ENT (Otorhinolaryngiology) specialist.


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Posted on: June 13, 2009 1:33 pm
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BB gunshot

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D

I got shot in the finger point blank with a bb pistol. What are the chances the bb is in my finger? Could it have bounced back out?

Answer by FreeMedicalHelpline.com

D, it depends whether their is exit point of the bullet or not. If it is not there the bullet can be inside. If it is there the pain may persist and healing may be delayed but, not necessarily. You may get an x -ray of the finger- AP and lateral views to confirm the presence of bullet in it.


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