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My husband had hip replacement surgery on Tuesday and is on blood thinners due to previous pulmonary embolisms. He has developed redness around the dressing, significant swelling from the hip to the knee, and extensive bruising. The swelling is slowly getting worse. What could be causing this and what should we do?
November 3rd, 2024
I am experiencing symptoms similar to COVID, including a sore throat, coughing, sneezing, shakes, a slight fever, and a heavy head, for the past 4 days. I've tested negative for COVID multiple times. My symptoms include a wet cough that comes and goes, and I'm currently taking medications like codral, panadol, betadine gargle, and strepsils. I'm 65 years old and usually fit, but I often develop sinusitis from colds. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do since I can't see my doctor until next Thursday?
February 19th, 2024
I have back pain on my lower right side along my spine, which is a dull twinge that comes and goes. I am concerned about a possible blighted ovum or impending miscarriage due to the loss of other pregnancy symptoms like nausea, reflux, full/sore breasts, and fatigue. Should I be worried about miscarrying soon, and what should I do about the back pain and loss of symptoms?
December 12th, 2023
I have had a constant sore throat for 5 days, which temporarily subsides with ibuprofen but returns with a strong cough and occasional fever. I also experience chills during fever episodes, constant cough with phlegm, and difficulty swallowing. What could be causing this and what should I do?
September 27th, 2023
My wife, a 45-year-old Filipino woman weighing about 95 pounds, is experiencing exhaustion and shortness of breath. Her complete blood count (CBC) shows a red blood cell (RBC) count of 3.72, which is below the normal range of 4.15. She is taking prenatal vitamins with iron while breastfeeding our 26-month-old daughter. The doctor called her RBC count 'normal' and not 'worrisome,' but we don't understand why a below-range RBC count, given her symptoms and iron intake, is not considered clinically significant. Can you help us understand this?
September 21st, 2023
My 80-year-old father has been repeatedly hospitalized due to a UTI that led to sepsis and pneumonia, exacerbated by bilateral kidney stones, one of which is causing a blockage and kidney damage. Despite multiple hospitalizations and the insertion of nephrostomy tubes, he has not been seen by a urologist for stone removal, which is critical for his recovery. What can I do to ensure he receives the necessary urological care, especially given his history of recurrent infections and the potential violation of standard care?
December 12th, 2024