Question 1

Im really confused about my dads D-dimer levels after his COVID recovery. His first test showed 1800, but we didnt find out until five days later. He wasnt showing any clotting symptoms, so we checked with a doctor who recommended blood thinners. We decided to get another test done at a more reliable lab two days later and it came back at 160. He had been taking dabigatran 150 BD during those two days. We re-tested after 15 days, and the D-dimer was 180. Im trying to figure out if the blood thinner could have caused such a big drop from 1800 to 160, or if its safe to just disregard the first test as incorrect and stop the meds. Could you help me understand whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my husband. He's been waking up in the middle of the night sweating and struggling to breathe, and this has happened twice in just three days. We checked his blood pressure both times he woke up, and it was 148110 with a puls...

Accepted Answer

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient. Rest contine all the medications.Also tablet levocetrizine 10 mg at bedtime,orally for 5 days is advised . Steam inhalation and saline gargles is also advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm experiencing continuous sneezing and a runny nose, and I think it might be a dust allergy since it started after I cleaned a dusty room. Im a breastfeeding mom with a 1-year-old, and it doesn't seem like the regular flu because my temperature is ...

Accepted Answer

probably it is dust allergy. avoid exposing to dust. take tablet.citrizen

Question 4

I've been dealing with some chest pain for the past couple of days. It's kind of in the chest area and I've noticed it spreading to my shoulder and back too. The pain isn't super intense, more like a discomfort or small pressure. Also, my body temper...

Accepted Answer

do check for cervical spondylosis

Question 5

I've been having this really odd experience where my oxygen levels are consistently around 98 to 100, and my blood pressure is at 12074, which seems normal. But at night, I often feel like I'm not getting enough air or like I can't breathe, even thou...

Accepted Answer

since your saturation is normal, it might be due to anxiety . try reducing your stress

Question 6

My dad's 65 and has COPD from years of smoking and being around harmful gases. He's also dealing with a hernia. I know COPD isn't curable, but is it safe for him to go ahead with hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

yes if all his pulmonary function tests are within limits

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