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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
I am taking 150mg sertraline, 25mg adderax, 50mg trazadone, and 1mg catapress. I took my first dose of adderax at around 8 am and another around 3 pm. When can I take my next dose of adderax, and when should I take my bedtime medications (trazadone and clonodine)? Can I take melatonin while on these medications, and how often should I take adderax if not specified?
April 28th, 2024
My foot swelled up after wearing new boots for two days, with hives appearing on the first day and swelling on both feet after working on concrete. My toes turned purple, and I suspect an allergic reaction to chemicals in the boots. What should I do to reduce the swelling, and should I get it checked immediately?
August 13th, 2024
My husband experienced a painful 'bend' during intercourse a few weeks ago, and the pain has remained stable but dull since then. He can still have erections but struggles to maintain them, and there is slight swelling with no obvious break or discoloration. He is not on any medications and is 24 years old with no significant medical history. What could be causing this and should he see a doctor?
March 6th, 2024
Is it possible to treat dark spots and acne simultaneously?
May 18th, 2023