As technological advancements continue to shape our world, one area that stands to benefit significantly is the well-being of elderly people. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has paved the way for transformative changes in various sectors, including healthcare, social …

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International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes are found on patient paperwork, including hospital records, medical charts, visit summaries, and bills. These codes ensure that you get proper treatment and are charged correctly for any medical services you receive. The 10th …

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Question: I have trouble falling asleep and suffer from anxiety, is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) a solution? I heard that ASMR is used by people to help with anxiety and sleep problems. I really don’t know if Autonomous Sensory …

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Question: I have developed blisters on my glans (head of penis) and a particular nasty blister on the tip. This happened after masturbation. They have now popped and the skin underneath is quite tender and painful. Now they seem to …

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I am searching for the medical term or explanation to a condition that I got ever since the following happened: I was renting for a couple of years a flat (in a relatively new development/house) from a landlord, who refused …

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Question: What is the general rule for a Pertussis vaccine? I have no symptoms. I am asking because my daughter is having a baby and she asked me to get the Pertussis vaccine in order to protect the baby from …

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Question: I had an allergic reaction to lip balm and by the time I got home and washed it off, all the skin on my lips slushed off. Most regrew normal, but the center was puffy and yellowish. I thought …

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Question: 39, male with weak ejaculation. Much remains in the urethra and has to be urinated out. Sometimes there is irritation and urge to urinate but no urine to flush. Currently taking antidepressants and beta blockers which I must continue. …

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Question: 85 y old white male developed a small papula on his cheek.The dermatologist performed biopsy by excision.The dermatopathologist reported that a Ber-EP4 immuno stain was positive in a small cluster of cells.She stated that a differential diagnosis include a …

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Question: What is the difference between complementary and conventional medicine? Answer: Hi and thanks for your question. Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional medicines or treatments. These include: 1. Alternative health approaches such as traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathy. …

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Question: I am pregnant and worried about getting vaccinated. Why none of the clinical trials for covid vaccines included pregnant women? Answer: We are presently at phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials and these usually don’t include pregnant women …

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Question: I am a 51 year old male. I have had heart burn from July 2018. Then July 2019 the acid went to my throat and just sits there. Even if i clear it it still sits there. From December …

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Question: Hello. I am a 39 year old. Male. I do some activities like dancing and recently I think I pulled a muscle or maybe twisted a nerve in my arm and right hand while dancing. But the result was …

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Question: Can I stop my epilepsy medication? I have been diagnosed with epilepsy 8 years ago and been put on Lamictal for awhile and then Epilim. But the meds are making me miserable feeling anger,anxiety and depression. I haven’t had …

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Question: I want to take the best possible Covid 19 vaccine. Between the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson vaccines. Which one is the best? I am a 54 year old woman with no health problems. Answer: Hi. There has been …

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Question: I am a 52 year old woman, suffered from allergies and was prescribed antihistamine, omeprazole sometime ago.  and after about 10 weeks began experiencing heartburn, regurgitation, difficulty in swallowing, and sleep disorder. So I consulted a doctor and I …

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Question: I am about to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy surgery to remove hemorrhoids. I was told I would need a local anesthetic. But I am really, really worried about developing anaphylaxis to the anesthetic. Even though I have had anesthesia in …

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Question: My daughter (18h was admitted to the ER a week following surgery for a perilymph fistula repair, exhibiting signs of mental confusion and severe headache, with fear of possible meningitis or sepsis. She was placed on IV antibiotics and …

We received a Procalcitonin test of 1.6 which appears to be positive. We are not sure how to interpret this result? Read more »

I am a 65 year old female who just had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago,  They found 2 polyps, one of which is benign at 5 mm. The concerning one is 10 mm Precancerous sessile serrated adenoma polyp which was …

I am concerned about having 2 polyps – a benign at 5 mm and a 10 mm Precancerous sessile serrated adenoma polyp? Read more »

  Medical marijuana is increasingly being introduced as an additional treatment for some conditions but unfortunately your Doctor may not yet be familiar nor perhaps sympathetic to the idea, so before you head out to see your doctor make sure …

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Question: My wife had a cervical stitch procedure done in the 19th week of pregnancy. She is now almost 37 weeks old and doctors oppose the removal of the suture. The last time the cervical length measured in week 23 …

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Hello there doctors, I am a 31 year old woman, and I experience pain in my back. I need to find out know about the possible connection of back pain to lung cancer and if it is a cause of …

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I have developed problems to sleep with medication, why can’t I sleep? My doctor prescribed me zoloft after I was diagnosed with depression. I have been taking zoloft before going to bed for about 2 weeks now and I now …

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I have had severe problems with tingling in my feet. It began in my right foot and later moved on to my left foot. I also have a little numbness sensation. Feels very painful especially during the evening. It seems …

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My 8 months old baby girl had a high fever, cough, and cold. We went to the ER and she was diagnosed with bronchiolitis. She was prescribed a nebulizer and then put on Asthalin. At the hospital she was put …

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I had several panic attacks lately and my doctor – neurologist prescribed me Valium. Now I experience fears which I have never had in the past like fear of food intoxication, being alone by myself and other fears, like the …

I had several panic attack episodes and I take Valium, now experience fear attacks? Read more »