Question 1

During my GAMMCA medical checkup for the Gulf, they found a scar in my chest x-ray. The doctor said it doesnt cause any health issues, but the Gulf Medical Council wont accept it. Is there any way to remove this scar with medication, or will it always show up on future x-rays?

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A chest scar seen on an X-ray is usually due to a past infection, like tuberculosis, and cannot be removed with medicine as it is permanent lung tissue damage. However, you can consult a pulmonologist for a second opinion or additional tests to rule out active issues.

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Hi, my wife started taking Akurit4 for pulmonary tuberculosis and was doing fine for the first two weeks, no fever. But on the 15th day of her treatment, her fever came back, and its been around 102F. Is this normal during TB treatment, and when shou...

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Hi doctor, Ive noticed that my SPO2 fluctuates between 89 and 99, mostly staying around 92-95. I often get throat infections, possibly from sinus drainage, and occasionally have upper respiratory infections. Could this be the reason for the low readi...

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Frequent throat infections and sinusitis can cause fluctuations in your SPO2 readings, especially with post-nasal drip affecting your airway. However, since your chest X-ray, ECG, and echo are normal, its less likely to be a major underlying issue. Keep monitoring your symptoms, and consult with your doctor if the infections persist or worsen.

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Ive been having pain on my lower left rib cage (front side) for two months now. Also, it seems like my left rib cage is a bit higher than the right. Im also positive for Hepatitis B and undergoing treatment. Can you recommend what kind of specialist ...

That could be Codtochondritis, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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That could be Codtochondritis, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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Ive been having a lot of mucous and chest congestion lately. The mucous is white and jelly-like, sometimes even fibrous, and it comes from my lungs. My chest feels tight around the lower left rib and sometimes in the center, but the tightness eases a...

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Your symptoms suggest chronic bronchitis or a lingering respiratory infection, with the white jelly-like or fibrous mucus indicating a possible fungal or bacterial overgrowth; meanwhile, the acidity, heartburn, and flatulence may be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), so consider consulting md medicine

Question 6

I was recently diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma, and my doctor prescribed Foracort 200 brown inhaler. I've been using it for 5 days, but I havent noticed any improvement yet. How long does it usually take to see results?

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It can take a few days to a couple of weeks to notice significant improvement with inhalers like Foracort 200, as they help reduce inflammation in the airways. If you're not feeling better soon, it's a good idea to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation.

During my GAMMCA medical checkup for the Gulf, they found a scar in my chest x-ray. The doctor said it doesnt cause any health issues, but the Gulf Medical Council wont accept it. Is there any way to remove this scar with medication, or will it always show up on future x-rays?

During my GAMMCA medical checkup for the Gulf, they found a scar in my chest x-ray. The doctor said it doesnt cause any health issues, but the Gulf Medical Council wont accept it. Is there any way to remove this scar with medication, or will it always show up on future x-rays?

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