Medicine - December 2007

2007-12-21 06:03:42 · 3 answers · asked by Sabrin Q 1

I'm just curious. What happens if somebody is given the wrong blood type?

2007-12-21 04:22:34 · 10 answers · asked by suga UK 5

Allergies or asthma?
Every morning I wake up with a stuffey nose and a headace.
I always have to take aspirein. I worry about my stomach lining. What could be causing these headaches?

2007-12-21 03:41:39 · 5 answers · asked by S i r i 1

hematology

2007-12-21 02:17:39 · 1 answers · asked by ann 1

2007-12-21 02:16:39 · 3 answers · asked by CYNTHIA L 1

During colonoscopy the doctor scraped his lining, which caused his colon to constrict & not allowing any gas to escape. Doctor never called after colonoscopy - we took him to ER two days after colonoscopy. He had to have surgery - they removed 2 parts of his colon (the back end had a small rupture due to build up of gas) . Will be wearing a bag for the next 3 months for his feces, and then have to go back in to get everything reattached. Do we have a case for medical malpractice? We're pretty upset - can't think too straight, but not happy with whole situation. He'll be in hospital for the holidays, had to cancel upcoming trips, and he'll need some major recuperation time before he feels okay.

2007-12-21 02:01:17 · 16 answers · asked by cateyes 1

And the first two doses are in the morning, before breakfast. I was wondering if anyone else has taken this before, and if so....how long should I/Do I have to wait before eating?

2007-12-21 00:22:48 · 3 answers · asked by Babyboyduejuly21 2

Hi hoping someone can help me. Ive just been given Propranolol 10mg from the docs for anxiety. I used to take Half Inderal LA 80 and ive found that it is made from propranolol too. Can anyone tell me the difference between these two tablets and which is "stronger"?? Ta very much x

2007-12-21 00:03:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had about 6 drinks in the last 4 hours, and have a huge headache, when is it safe to take 3 pills

2007-12-20 20:31:44 · 14 answers · asked by alongfortheride 2

2007-12-20 19:04:32 · 3 answers · asked by tong sy 1

A case of a 60 year old male , with a body weight of 17.9 kg/m2 , brought in the emergency room for shortness of breath.
The patient is a known smoker for 30 pack years. He occasionally drinks. He is a known hypertensive and has congestive heart failure. He is already on maintenance medications for hypertension for 10 years. He claims to have a lung problem but could not recall the diagnosis, but is currently taking a combination of inhaled long acting bronchodilators and steroids. He is already a retired public transportation driver.
His condition started around 4 days prior to admission as cough which was productive with whitish sputum. There was no associated fever. Patient just took in some cough medications which afforded only temporary relief.
3 days prior to admission noted to have body malaise this time associated with slight shortness of breath, tried having some nebulizations at a local clinic which afforded only slight relief, thus continued having it every 4 hours.
2 days prior to admission condition still persisted thus decided to seek consult with a doctor in their locality, was given some antibiotics, cough medications and was told to continue his nebulization.
On the day of admission, noted his shortness of breath to increase in severity despite of the nebulizations, thus decided to be brought in the emergency room at a hospital in their locality.

On Physical examination, patient was examined to be in distress:
BP: 110/80 mm Hg
HR-120 beats/min
RR: 28 cycles /min
T: 36.9 C


Skin: cold with clammy sweats,
Neck: prominent sternocleidomastoid muscles, no lymphadenopathy, (+) neck vein engorgement,
HEENT: non icteric, pinkish palpebral conjunctiva, no tonsillophryngeal congestion, uvula in the middle, tonsils not enlarged,
Chest/Lungs: no deformities, barrel chested, no scars,

On physical examination, Mr. Winstone was found to have a body mass index of 27.9, his blood pressure was 133/90, pulse was 110, respiratory rate was 14, and his oxygen saturation was 88% on room air. The results of his head and neck exam were unremarkable, with no jugular venous distension noted. His chest excursions were symmetric with evidence of hyperinflation. Mr. Winstone's breath sounds were decreased throughout, and the expiratory phase was prolonged. His heart exam was notable for distant but otherwise normal heart sounds. The abdominal exam was unremarkable. There was no clubbing of his digits noted, but there was mild cyanosis and peripheral edema. His neurologic exam was nonfocal. Arterial blood gas drawn on room air revealed a pH of 7.39, PaO2 of 53, and PaCO2 of 44.
His pulmonary function results before bronchodilators (% predicted) were forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1): 1.25 L (41%), forced vital capacity (FVC): 2.53 L (60%), and FEV1/FVC: 49. Post bronchodilator, his results were: FEV1: 1.29 L (42%) and FVC: 2.64 L (62%). His residual volume was 6.74 L (329%), total lung capacity: 9.45 L (150%) and his diffusing capacity was 6.96 L (25%).
Questions:
1. What is your impression?
2. Give at least 5 differential diagnosis?
3. What is your management?

2007-12-20 17:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by Mike 3

some one had told me that if you smoke marijuana seeds, you become sterile... is this true? or am i being messed with?

2007-12-20 16:18:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to know if it will help with my acne (thats what my doctor originally prescribed them for, im not sexually active yet)

im on diane 35 (on the box it says 35 mcg ethinyl estradiol and 2 mg cyproterone acetate)

thanks

2007-12-20 16:11:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

say u put viagra in a drink or something and someone drinks it will it still work

2007-12-20 15:56:44 · 5 answers · asked by landryfoo 1

2007-12-20 14:51:46 · 4 answers · asked by ann 1

2007-12-20 14:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by ann 1

And is there any side effect?
Serious answers only, please.

2007-12-20 14:30:29 · 0 answers · asked by Matapena 3

Thats what they gave me today when I got my wisdom teeth out and I have never heard of it, but because I am a minor they wanted to try me on this instead of hydro's but could someone please tell me a little bit about it?

2007-12-20 13:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

or is it like alcoholism...just day by day?

2007-12-20 11:54:30 · 5 answers · asked by S i r i 1

ever have this done and what are the results ..my knee bothers me when i run so i quit running he said therapy wont help is this true???dont want to get operated on but willit get worse ..appreciate any advise thank you

2007-12-20 08:30:15 · 3 answers · asked by peetex1 3

How much neurontin would someone have to take to overdose?

2007-12-19 19:01:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 18:25:58 · 6 answers · asked by ckaipolani 2

2007-12-19 18:25:52 · 1 answers · asked by Widy Hartono 1

i am a high school sophomore and i am starting to think about college and my future career. I would love to work in a hospital ER, but i have one question. i am confused about Emergency Medicine...some sites list it as a major and others dont. I basically want to be an ER physician, so what would i have to major in in college and what courses would i have to take?
*i don't want to specialize in anything, i want to work in the ER for all of my medicinal career*

2007-12-19 16:21:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what will be the lengthof DNA double helix in X chromosome in human

2007-12-19 16:07:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 15:53:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 14:58:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found it on the floor of my fathers ap apartment and I just want to confirm what it is. He is 82 years old and gets confused easily about his medications. thank you for any help you can offer

2007-12-19 14:32:37 · 1 answers · asked by Karen Walker 1

I have had stomach and lower back pain for a long time.., I would say atleast a year and have had some tests run for gall bladder issues, Gerd, emptying scan, and everything had come back normal. But if I am on my feet for 20-30 minutes my lower back and stomach hurts so badly!! The pain is so unbearable most of the time!!!!!!!
I have had Ulcerative Colitis, and have not had a colonoscopy in 5 or 6 years but the doctors keep telling me its not my colitis because there isnt diahrrea associated with it. I do have blood in the stool most of the time and suffer from alot of constipation so I am really scared its something serious! I do go to my Gastrointerologist in Jan but if someone could tell me anything it would be greatly appreciated! I also have been diagnosed with IBS, Hiatel Hernia.

2007-12-19 14:21:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 13:45:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous