Question 1

I've been dealing with a minor meniscus tear in my right knee and the doctor had said to take it easy for a month and keep activities low for at least a year. Now, after a year, I had another fall from my bike and my knee's hurting similar to before, but it's also feeling kinda cold. What should I do about this?

Accepted Answer

-I'm sorry to hear about your knee injury. Its important to see a doctor again to assess the new damage, especially since you're experiencing coldness in your knee. In the meantime, rest, elevate your knee, and apply ice to reduce swelling, while avoid

Question 2

I've been dealing with a dry mouth and a burning sensation when I urinate since I started taking eptoin for a stroke I had a few months ago. I'm also diabetic, so Im not sure if it's a side effect of the medication or related to my sugar levels. Shou...

Accepted Answer

It seems that the dry mouth and burning micturition youre experiencing could be related to either your Eptoin medication or your diabetes. While these can be side effects of Eptoin, they could also be exacerbated by high blood sugar or a UTI. It's important to follow up with your healthcare provider to review these symptoms and make adjustments to your treatment plan as necessary. Regular monitoring of your blood sugar and maintaining hydration can help manage some of these symptoms as well.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my 70-year-old mom. She's been on levatin ib tablets for her thyroid cancer treatment and recently we've noticed this white mucous discharge. It's been going on for about two weeks now, but there's no foul odor. She just had ...

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The mucous white discharge in your 70-year-old mother, who is bedridden and undergoing thyroid cancer treatment with Levatin IB, could be indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI), especially given her age, immobility, and use of diapers; although the PET scan didn't reveal any abnormalities, UTIs may not always show up on PET scans; it's essential to consult her doctor or oncologist about this new symptom, as they may prescribe antibiotics or order additional tests, such as a urine culture, to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 4

I've been having some pain in my testicles, so I went in for an ultrasound yesterday. The results showed that I have a fatty liver grade 1. I'm a little worried and wondering if this is something I can fix or if it's more serious. Can you give me som...

Accepted Answer

In your case, having grade 1 fatty liver is a reversible condition. The main treatment for fatty liver disease includes lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, weight loss, and avoiding alcohol consumption. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management of your condition.

Question 5

Experiencing gas problems again even after taking Nexpro 40 as my doctor recommended. Should I keep taking it, or do I need something else? I'm also having this weird, pinching chest pain on both sides sometimes. It's not severe, but I'm worried if i...

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor before adding biotin and omega-3 supplements to your Mesacol OD treatment for ulcerative colitis.

1. Biotin: Generally safe, but may interact with Mesacol OD.
2. Omega-3: May help reduce inflammation, but monitor for interactions.

Regarding Mesacol OD duration:

1. Typically prescribed for 6-12 months.
2. Long-term use (over 1 year) should be monitored by your doctor due to potential side effects.

Schedule a follow-up with your doctor to discuss:

1. Supplement interactions
2. Mesacol OD treatment duration
3. Adjusting your treatment plan as needed

Question 6

I've been feeling this really weird cold sensation in my right shoulder since last night, like there's a very cold AC blowing right on it. This happened after I twisted myself a bit while trying to adjust my car seat's headrest, which was a bit awkwa...

Accepted Answer

It could be a muscular spasm.
as of now, you can apply a diclogel over the area and take a tablet zerodol TH8 twice a day after food for 2 days.
it should reduce, if it doesn't, then you need to consult a orthopaedician in person for further evaluation and management.

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