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My husband was recently released from the hospital after having double pneumonia. He had breathing treatments (nebulizer) in the hospital, which helped ease his symptoms. Now that he is out, he still has slight back pain from the pneumonia and fluid in his lungs. I have a nebulizer but don't know what to add to it for treatment. Is it all the same—saline solution? Is it different for pneumonia as opposed to asthma treatments? Additionally, he woke up with severe chills tonight. Could this indicate an unresolved infection?
July 10th, 2023
I just got lab results showing a BUN level of 30 and a BUN/Creatinine ratio of 30. I'm taking Pristiq, Amlodapine, synthroid, and klonopin. Should I be concerned about these results?
April 21st, 2024
I have severe pain in my left foot, which I believe is due to a heel spur and possibly an ankle sprain. The MRI showed a small heel spur but no other issues. Despite this, I am in constant pain and have been seen by two doctors. I am scheduled for surgery on my right foot and am concerned about managing the pain in my left foot until I can be re-evaluated by my foot surgeon. What can be done to manage this pain?
September 13th, 2023
I'm having a routine colonoscopy and I'm worried because I've had lobular breast cancer. Do you think the gastroenterologist will do random sampling on me, and what are the chances of finding any cancer or polyps during the procedure?
July 8th, 2024
I recently divorced and discovered that my ex-husband and I both have hepatitis C. His condition was less progressed than mine. The doctor advised him to wait before starting treatment. Why would a doctor suggest this, and what does this mean for me?
July 6th, 2023
How long should it take for a nurse to perform a soapsuds enema and glycerine suppository, and how long should I hold the enema in my rectum? Additionally, what are your recommendations for managing vaginal prolapse without surgery, considering I have tried a pessary and vaginal suppository (Clotrimazole)?
October 17th, 2023