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In this video by Michael Wong, Founder and Executive Director of the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety explains what prompted the Physician-Patient Alliance and its cardiovascular partners – American Heart Association, AC Forum, Heart Rhythm Society, StopAfib.org, Mended Hearts, and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association – to establish a nursing chat line:
“During the current COVID-19 conditions, patients face the burdens of social distancing and increased difficulty in reaching clinicians busy with emergencies. To meet the pressing needs of patients during this COVID pandemic, the Physician-Patient Alliance, with an unrestricted grant from the BMS-Pfizer Alliance, and our cardiovascular partners recently launched a free virtual patient care website and chat line.”
The most asked question on the chat line, which launched April 23, is “Are cardiovascular patients more at risk of getting COVID-19?”
The chat line is a model of collaboration and innovation, said Mr. Wong – “The Virtual Patient Care initiative … brings together pharmaceuticals, health advocates, medical organizations, and even a PR agency. And, it takes that organizational collaboration and marries it with telehealth to help patients get the answers they may need during this time of social distancing during the COVID pandemic.”
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My husband started vomiting last night so we thought it was acid reflux so he took two tums and went to sleep. We got up this morning as normal had coffee and went on with our day had lunch. Everything went fine until just now. He is back vomiting,cant poo,what could this be?????
Mrs. Dankins, Thank you so much for reaching out to us. I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s condition. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with a diagnosis over our chat line, or prescribe you medications. Please consult with a doctor to get any diagnosis and treatment for his condition. If you don’t have a doctor, there are a couple of resources to healthcare providers that may be helpful – (1) Your local pharmacist may have a clinic that provides visits at an affordable price. (2) There may be charitable healthcare providers or hospitals in your area that provide free health services. Search “charity hospitals near me” to locate them.
me and my partner had totally unprotected sex without caring safe and unsafe days and also we didn’t took care of anything else, we are of age 17 and 18… she took ipill which was 1st time she used it and last time before marrige…. so will it effect her future or which we did without caring anything is okay?
Thank you, Rupesh, for sharing your story. I invite our PPAHS followers to comment.
I have a scab on my penis it hurts is it a blister?
When I go to have sex it’s like I don’t get moist like I use to an it hurts an it’s very uncomfortable until it gets all the way in the pressure is awful then when it does get all the way in it’s not as bad but still hurts when I use lube it’s not as bad but I’ve never had this problem an I’m only 30 years old
My husband went to the ER with pain in his right knee, they X ray and said it was a sprang, to use ice and heat, wrap it and anti-inflammatory meds for the swelling. Today he did exactly that and now he his using the heating pad but his leg ankle and top of foot is very cold to the touch and he said it feels numb of weird. Should he go back to the doctor?
Just wanted to know if a 22 year old can take norco with zoloft and hydroxyzine
Taking norco with zoloft and hydroxyzine may result in an adverse drug reaction – “Using HYDROcodone together with sertraline can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, seizures, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may result in coma and even death.” Please consult with your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms during treatment
I had a fever of 99.9 on the 4th, 100.7 on the 6th and 100.7 on the 10th. All three times I had them less then 24 hours, my question is should I be tested for covid as thats the only symptom I’ve had.
The CDC has a Coronavirus Self-Checker – this tool can help you make decisions on when to seek testing and medical care.
I cut my pinky flexor tendon. The surgeon said try therapy but I wouldn’t play flute again. My pinky won’t bend,so what happens if I manymually force it to bend? I play 3 instruments but surgeon said find new Hobby..is there option?
Hi I’m a 11 year old girl and I just hit puberty cause my breasts are growing but I haven’t got my period so I would like to know when I would get my period. So I would love if I got a answer from a doctor. Thank you
Please ask your question at Virtual Patient Care.
My mom is confused and not making sense when she is talking. I have check her oxygen level and heart rate and they are both fine. I’m worried if she is starting to have a stroke
Hello, if your blood pressure goes up and down on and off and even get a blood pressure level of 151/93 should you be taking blood pressure medication even if it goes back and forth between good and semi-good levels? And would this make you high risk for Covid?
Can identify a bug bite on my girlfriend, Looks really really bad
I have seizures daily i need help my address is 12507 terry ave please come today
Thank you so much for reaching out to us, Laura. Unfortunately, we don’t do “house visits”.
Please consult with a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment for your condition.
If you don’t have a doctor, here are a couple of resources to healthcare providers that may be helpful: (1) NeedyMeds has a database of free or low-cost clinics. (2) Your local pharmacist may have a clinic that provides visits at an affordable price. (3) There may be charitable healthcare providers or hospitals in your area that provide free health services. Search “charity hospitals near me” to locate them.
In future, please don’t provide any personal information in these comments. For a confidential chat with our nursing team, please go to https://www.virtualpatientcare.org/“
Having pains near bone in front of leg comes and goes
Dear Frank, I have emailed you. In the future, please do not use this comment function to communicate with us. Thanks for reaching you to us.
I’m having really weird breathe kinda pain. I’m 24 and it’s starts from the left side of my neck and shoulder down halfway to the middle of the back. hurts to breathe in
Thank you so much for reaching out to us, Sara. In future, if you’d like to chat with us about a health question, please go to our Virtual Patient Care website by clicking here.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with a diagnosis over our chat line, or prescribe medications.
For that please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment for your condition.
If you don’t have a doctor, here are a couple of resources to healthcare providers that may be helpful:
(1) NeedyMeds has a database of free or low-cost clinics. (2) Your local pharmacist may have a clinic that provides visits at an affordable price. (3) There may be charitable healthcare providers or hospitals in your area that provide free health services. Search “charity hospitals near me” to locate them.
Hi. My daughter aged 20 has experienced something very uncomfortable. She has been struggling with hard stool since Saturday. This morning, she got the urge to go to the toilet, but once there the stool didn’t want to come out. Almost like it’s stuck. From time and time she gets this unpleasant feeling, almost like the stool is moving. What do you advice her?
Hi! So I have a quick question. So first off, i have had a mirena for 5 years and 2 months. It ‘expired’ a few months ago. I read online that it should still work for a year or 2 after the expiration date. I have not had a menstrual cycle in the whole 5 years of having it. All of a sudden it came back last month. Does that mean that the mirena is no longer working??
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I can’t use the chat thing you tell everyone to go to sorry so can u plz just answer this one question??? I’ve been having brown discharge for the last few days. Am I about to start my period for the first time? I do t know what to do
Dear Katelyn, We are sorry that you have been having difficulty with the chat function. I have emailed you. In the future, if a nurse is not available on the chat line, you can always pose a question using that same function to send us a confidential email. Thanks for reaching you to us.
i feel like i have phlegm in the back of throat and it’s making me struggle with my breathing how can i get the phlegm out?
I have had a colon infection for almost a year, my stomach is just now starting to hurt. Including my back also. I’m in a lot of pain. And my stomach is swoll. I don’t know what to do.
my throat hurts very bad and has for almost a week. i have never smoked a full puff bar and only smoked two blunts of weed. i went to the doctor a few days ago because my tonsil was very swollen and my lymph nodes. my throat pain was severe and i could not eat. they said it was drainage. i’ve been taking allegra and a lot of (probably too much) ibuprofen. here and there i feel nausea which makes me think i take too much. my tonsil is now nasty with white lines all over it and bleeds. it’s been over a week almost two weeks this upcoming monday/tuesday. could this be severe like cancer? (i’m 16)
Approximately 12hrs ago I began to experience nausea, abdominal discomfort & severe R ovarian pain, such as occurs with a large cyst. This is continuing, as I am certain it’s my Endometrios. My question is, when should I call EMS to take me to ER? I feel dehydrated. This is not something I have ever done except 1 time, 5 years ago.
I am trying to get back on my anxiety med and have a new doctor when I made the appointment they said she would not subscribe controlled substance on the first visit. Why is that and how soon can I get my meds after the first visit
i am 17 years old and me and my bf had unprotected sex and he cummed in me on sep 8 and right after i felt sharp pains in my stomach my last period was August 14 and a week later after he cummed in me i started bleeding first i was heavy for 2 day then it begin to get real light and it was pink. Could i be pregnant.
If someone could please get back to regarding the problems I am having right now it seems very serious I am not able to visit a hospital or doctor right now I am on the road I don’t have health insurance right now at the moment but me and my husband are looking for a new one I did have before it’s really urgent thank you!
Hi have a raised liver, also raised bilirubin, alkaline phiserare and gamma
Hi so I had sex with my boyfriend but it was protected and I got my regular period a week later can I be pregnant
Here’s an article by Healthline that discusses whether you can be pregnant and have your period:
“The short answer is no. Despite all of the claims out there, it isn’t possible to have a period while you’re pregnant.
Rather, you might experience “spotting” during early pregnancy, which is usually light pink or dark brown in color.
As a rule of thumb, if there’s enough bleeding to fill a pad or tampon, then it’s a sign you’re probably not pregnant. If you’ve had a positive pregnancy test and are bleeding heavily, seek medical care.”
I’m 17 and I’ve been having this problem for years and the doctors could never figure out what’s wrong so I gave up. But it keeps happening and I wanted to see if you could help. When I run I get this sharp pain in my rest chest and this happen while i’m running then it moves from my right chest to the middle of my chest. While this happens It burns to breathe and It painful to breathe and it hurts everything I breathe. Then after I stop running and I can still feel that pain for 10 to 20 mins after then it goes away. Can you help?
Here’s an article from the Cleveland Clinic about chest pain in young athletes.
I’ve had multiple ovarian cysts rupture in a short time frame (6 weeks). I have a family history of reproductive cysts (uterine, fallopian, breast and ovarian) and even cancer. Should I be worried?
Thanks, Shanna, for sharing your story. Here’s an article by Johns Hopkins Medicine on the management of ruptured ovarian cysts.
Please help I take gabapentin and I’ve been having delusional side effects and dizzy for the past three hours
Researchers have found that gabapentin “may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion in some older adults.” Moreover, “Gabapentin-related altered mental status changes, when they occur, frequently do so in the first few weeks of drug initiation.”
i was around someone who tested positive for covid, but she has no symptoms. her & i both tested negative last monday but she was exposed to it again. I went to get tested the day after she got her positive results. i have no symptoms, just headaches. but i would still sometimes get them even after i tested negative?
You ask a good question whether you can get COVID even after testing negative. According to the CDC, “Yes, it is possible. You may test negative if the sample was collected early in your infection and test positive later during this illness. You could also be exposed to COVID-19 after the test and get infected then. Even if you test negative, you still should take steps to protect yourself and others.”
I’m 17 and on birth control – nexapolan implant. I haven’t had a period in 1year and 4 months and there is currently no sign of one. Should I be worried?
According to NEXPLANON, “The most common side effect of NEXPLANON is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, one out of ten women stopped using the implant because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. Your period may be longer or shorter, or you may have no bleeding at all.” Please consult with your doctor about your concerns and options.
If I cannot produce a medical record about having chicken pox, as a healthcare worker I am required to either have the vaccine or have proof of immunity (titer). Would it harm me to have the varicella vaccine if I have already had chicken pox? I know I wouldn’t NEED it, but would it HARM me?
You ask an interesting question, Nick. According to the CDC, “Most of the time, your risk of serious side effects does not increase if you get extra doses of a vaccine. Getting extra doses of oral vaccines, such as rotavirus or typhoid, is not known to cause any problems.”
Hello guys, so about a year ago I had MRSA and the doctors told me it was gone now I and growing a bump on my arm and it was a white head but I kept popping it and it swelled up and it’s been giving off a lot of liquid including blood. It really hurts and the redness around it keeps getting bigger and bigger. Any suggestions on what I should do?
Research has found that “As many as 70% of patients with CA-MRSA SSTI will experience recurrent SSTI over one year, even after successful initial treatment.” Please consult with your doctor for treatment options.
Daughter is 3 years old and has small pimple like white puss filled blisters on her side and in her private regions. I need to know what this is as it is spreading and I’m worried about her health. I have also recently had a break out in certain areas such as my face and my private regions and I don’t know what it is that is causing this. Thanks for any insight.
Please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment for your daughter’s condition.
If you don’t have a doctor, here are a couple of resources to healthcare providers that may be helpful:
* NeedyMeds has a database of free or low-cost clinics.
* Your local pharmacist may have a clinic that provides visits at an affordable price.
* There may be charitable health care providers or hospitals in your area that provide free health services. Search “charity hospitals near me” to locate them.
Can someone get covid after they have had it already?
Becky, you ask a good question. According to the CDC – “Cases of reinfection of COVID-19 have been reported but are rare. In general, reinfection means a person was infected (got sick) once, recovered, and then later became infected again. Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected.”
I have like a bruise and looks kinda like a big blood blister or vessel or something idk what on my right breast that is on the side that is near my arm and I’m worried what could it be?
Breast boils are “normal and relatively common. They come about when a hair follicle or sweat gland becomes infected. They occur in places where sweat can pool such as your underarms, groin, and facial area.” Although breast boils are uncomfortable, as a Medical News Today article points out –
If at-home treatment of a breast boil does not reduce its symptoms and appearance after 2 weeks, medical assistance is advisable.
If a boil becomes larger and more severe, it is best to speak to a doctor. A person will also require medical attention if:
they have a fever and feel generally unwell
red streaks appear around the boil
the boil does not drain
additional boils appear
the boil keeps recurring after initially healing
A doctor may investigate the cause of recurring or severe boils using a blood test or skin swab.
I have been experiencing dull, constant pain on the right side of my neck from top to bottom. This is constant, and I can feel it all the time when I swaIlow. I have also woken up a few times and felt like there was something stuck in the right side of my throat but nothing would come out. I had gotten a full lab panel and my cholesterol is high. I can’t help but wonder if this has to do with coronary artery disease? I had a CT for something else (LPR that I’m taking medicine for) and the doctor said it was “fine” but I can’t make sense of it any other way? No thyroid levels are off either.
High cholesterol has no symptoms. As high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke, please be aware of stroke symptoms. Please consult with your doctor about any concerns you may have about your health or prescribed medications.
following up on that, any thoughts on the neck pain i’ve been having since late august? and why I always feel it when I swallow?
This Mayo Clinic article has a good discussion of causes and treatments for neck pain and recommends seeing a doctor if you have neck pain that:
Worsens in spite of self-care
Persists after several weeks of self-care
Radiates down your arms or legs
Is accompanied by headache, numbness or tingling
I’m 18 years old and I’m currently pregnant. I was lying here and all the sudden a stabbing sensation came on in my upper left side underneath my breast and under the armpit. It was hurting so bad I could not move I was just in pain and screaming. I was not sure if this is something that should seek medical attention
Chest pain during pregnancy – “Stress, a cold, asthma, and other common conditions can lead to chest pain when you’re pregnant. The added weight of your new baby, changing body, and shifting organs can also cause chest pain. In rare cases, chest pain and other symptoms may be a sign of a more serious health condition … See your doctor immediately if you have chest pain that doesn’t go away, is severe, or if you have other symptoms that happen even when you’re resting or lying down. Some pregnant women can get high blood pressure and other conditions that may affect the heart. Get urgent medical attention if you have:
severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
sudden breathlessness
chest pain that worsens when coughing
excessive nausea and vomiting
heart palpitations
a racing heart rate
headache pain
blurred vision
dizziness
fainting
dark urine or peeing less than usual
leg or ankle swelling
leg or ankle swelling on one side only
swelling of the face or anywhere in your body
calf muscle pain or leg pain
My friends right side has been hurting but she doesn’t have any symptoms of it being her apendex. So why does her right side hurt?
This article by Healthline discusses the causes of pain in the lower right abdomen – “The lower right part of your abdomen is home to part of your colon and, for some women, the right ovary. There are many conditions that can cause you to feel mild to severe discomfort in your right abdominal region. More often than not, pain in the lower right abdomen is nothing to worry about and will go away on its own in a day or two.”
As the article recommends, please seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are experienced:
– pain or pressure in your chest
– fever
– bloody stools
– persistent nausea and vomiting
– skin that appears yellow (jaundice)
– severe tenderness when you touch your abdomen
– swelling of the abdomen
my one year old son has a cough runny nose sore throat and stuffy
In today’s COVID pandemic, it can be difficult to tell the difference between common ailments and COVID-19. Here’s an article from Emerson Hospital about how to tell the difference between allergies, cold, flu, and COVID-19
The first day of my last period was October 20th……. I had sexual intercourse on October 30th and also November 2nd . I am now 5 weeks pregnant. My ovulation WINDOW was Nov 1st – Nov 6th. Did I conceive on October 30th or November 2nd . I really need some help. Can anyone tell me what night of sexual intercourse I most likely conceived?????
According to Perinatology – “Because the human egg is capable of fertilization for only 12 to 24 hours after ovulation the date of ovulation may be taken as being the date of conception. However, ultrasound determination of the date of ovulation has the same imprecision as does the ultrasound estimate of the gestational age and, therefore, a precise date of conception cannot usually be determined as with in vitro fertilization. In addition, although a woman is most likely to become pregnant if she has sex on the day of ovulation conception may also occur from live sperm still in her reproductive tract on the day of ovulation if she had sex for up to five days before ovulation.”
Hey I smashed my finger on my car door a few says ago, and now underneath about 50% of my nail is black. Am I going to lose my nail? Is there any way to prevent that?
According to this article from Healthline, “The fingernail on the smashed finger may also fall off within a week or two of the injury.” Please seek medical attention if your smashed finger causes extreme pain or involves more than just the fingertip. You should also seek medical help if “you can’t straighten your finger or involved more than just the fingertip. You should also seek medical help if:
* the finger is noticeable bent or crooked
* your finger feels numb immediately after the injury and before the use of ice
* your fingernail bed, finger joints, knuckle, palm, or wrist are also injured
* symptoms get worse after 24 to 48 hours of basic at-home care
* deep wounds are present
* you think the nail will fall off or a bruise takes up more than half of the nail
bleeding or pus occurs at the site of the wound
* you hear an odd noise like breaking or cracking at the time of the injury
* the injury site stays extremely swollen for more than 48 hours”
How long does erythromycin ophthalmic ointment last before going bad
Please use all medications as prescribed by your doctor. As this Cleveland Clinic article about erythromycin advises – “Throw away any unused ointment after the expiration date.”
Hi I am a girl. Every time I touch myself and have an orgasm I bleed just a little. I am scared because some people online said I have to see a doctor but I can’t because I am young and too afraid to tell me mom. This the third time I bleed.
Please speak to your parents about your healthcare issues. This article from TeensHealth has tips on speaking with parents – “You probably talk to friends way more than you talk to your parents. That’s natural. Even if you and your parents have a great relationship, you want to find your own path and make your own choices. Still, most of us want a parent’s help, advice, and support at times. But talking to the adults in your life can seem difficult or intimidating — especially when it comes to certain subjects.”
Hello-
Was at a gas station today pumping gas and the pump started to leak from the top part. Gas went on my forehead causing a small chemical burn. Right eye is red and a bit blurry after rinsing. Throat also feels raw. I’m worried about seeking care at urgent care due to Covid being so bad where I am. Advice? Thank you
Gasoline exposure – “Gasoline is dangerous for your health because it’s toxic. Exposure to gasoline, either through physical contact or inhalation, can cause health problems. The effects of gasoline poisoning can harm every major organ. It’s important to practice and enforce safe gasoline handling to prevent poisoning … Swallowing gasoline or excessive exposure to fumes warrants a visit to the emergency room or a call to a local poison control center. In case of emergency:
* Don’t force vomiting.
* Don’t give the victim milk.
* Don’t give liquids to an unconscious victim.
* Don’t leave the victim and yourself exposed to gasoline fumes.
* Don’t attempt to remedy the situation yourself. Always call for help first.
If you suspect any exposure to the skin or if you think an excess amount has been inhaled, you should call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 1-800-222-1222.”
Hi, I’m of 22yrs. I have my periods on 13oct to 15th Oct then on 20th Oct I had 1 time unprotected intercourse. After that I have bleeding on 8th Nov to 11th Nov. Now this time in Dec I’m 7 days late and I’m feeling like bloated and upset stomach and rectal pain. I have done pregnancy test at home earlier this morning and it’s negative. I’m feeling mild cramps.
I have chest pains well they are not pain it is uncomfortable and sometimes like a pinch I do have anxiety I have had this uncomfortableness for the beginning of this year but sometimes bothers me is it breast cancer or what my mom won’t take me to the doctors so I don’t know. I am 14 and I am healthy tho I don’t exercise I maintain I semi healthy diet I do worry a lot about everything.
Chest pain is “sometimes a symptom of anxiety. Often the result of a panic attack or heightened reaction, chest pain is a concern because of the possible connection to heart attacks and other heart conditions.”
However, chest pain can “be a warning sign for a heart attack.” This chart may help differentiate anxiety chest pain vs. heart attack chest pain.
It is odd I have been getting them all year since covid which has made it worse. And it comes a lot and then leaves then comes back can a heart attack happen like that?
An anxiety attack and a heart attack “are often related, which can result in increased discomfort and fear. In fact, it may be unclear whether you’re having an anxiety attack or heart attack, so knowing the difference might save your life,” as this article from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center explains – “If you’re experiencing symptoms, call 911 immediately. While there are ways to determine the difference between a panic attack and a heart attack, a medical diagnosis is the only way to be sure. Pay special attention to an episode that includes:
* Chest pain or pressure
* Burning esophageal discomfort resembling indigestion
* Shooting or aching pain that moves down the arm
* Pain that travels into the jaw area
* Discomfort between the shoulder blades
* Vomiting”
I have ptsd sometimes I am scared to go to sleep of mahbei light die BUT here so the thing I wake up sometimes feeling like woozy sometimes shaking one or twice.Am. I dying? I have discomfort. The dizziness. What could it be I am only 14
I have this dark thing behind the uterus that seems to eject urine out of it, I’m embarrassed to go see a urologist and I do feel a bit of discomfort, should i be concerned?
An estimated 2 out of 3 women develop uterine prolapse, the symptoms for which include:
* Pressure or heaviness in your pelvis or vagina.
* Low backache.
* Leaking urine or sudden urge to empty the bladder.
* Repeated bladder infections.
* Increased vaginal discharge.
* Vaginal bleeding.
* Uterus and cervix that bulge into the vaginal opening.
* Problems with sexual intercourse.
Although seeing a doctor may at first seem embarrassing, “The sooner you speak up, the sooner you’ll get help,” says ob-gyn Dr. Susan Hendrix.
Hello,
I’m new to this and google was not helping . anyways, if someone has a bump or a knot behind their ear what is it and what caused it and why did it happen . Also any preventative tips?
Causes of lumps behind the ears – “In most cases, lumps or nodules behind the ears are harmless. They may signal a need for medication, as in the case of an infection, but they rarely are a sign of a dangerous or life-threatening problem.”
I have a Nexplanon birth control implant, and have had it since the beginning of December. Lately I’ve been noticing some breast tenderness. Could I be pregnant or could it be period symptoms? I’m not getting my period at all right now but could I still get some symptoms without the bleeding?
Here are side effects from Nexplanon use.
I’m 19 years old, I’ve had trouble eating for about 2 years, worried about gaining weight but the past month it’s gotten a lot worse, I’ve been eating 0-200 calories if that daily, every time I do I have to force myself to eat. Checking the mirror about 10 times a day. I can’t really make myself eat lately just because I’m worried about gaining anything, is there any medication I could possibly take to make me want to eat? I’ve never went to the doctor about this but I probably should.
Please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment for your condition, as it sounds as if you may be in need of medical attention.
If you don’t have a doctor, here are a couple of resources to healthcare providers that may be helpful:
* NeedyMeds has a database of free or low-cost clinics.
* Your local pharmacist may have a clinic that provides visits at an affordable price.
* There may be charitable health care providers or hospitals in your area that provide free health services. Search “charity hospitals near me” to locate them.
Hey I’m 15 and I found out last I have a heart murmur. And i get chest pain ever so often. And I am wondering what causing the chest pain and how I got a heart murmur.
A heart murmur is “a sound made by turbulent blood flow within the heart. Your doctor hears this sound with a stethoscope. A murmur can occur in a normal heart. Or it may indicate some problem within the heart … Call your doctor if you begin to experience:
* Shortness of breath
* Persistent light-headedness
* Episodes of rapid or irregular heartbeat
* Chest pain
There are many causes of heart murmur including “defective valves, congenital heart disorders and anaemia.”
How long can you live with a heart murmur
If you have “an innocent heart murmur, you can live a completely normal life. It will not cause you any problems and is not a sign of an issue with your heart.”
Can you die from a heart murmur
The crude mortality rate for persons with a heart murmur was 140.4 per 10000 person-years compared to a rate of 34.9 per 10000 person-years for persons without a murmur. An untreated heart murmur over time can damage the heart which can lead to serious health issues and death,” warns Dr. Neil Agrawal.
Me and my partner had unprotected sex and the next day I peed blood also when I was urinating it was a painful pain like it burns when I pee. A couple days later I was concerned because now I can’t empty my bladder. I have to urinate frequently. My urinate has a smelly scent. I pee cloudy urinate now. I’ve been searching all through the internet and I’m not sure if it’s UTI. Please tell me if these are the symptoms i would like for you to tell me how to treat it at home!
Urinary tract infections, commonly referred to as UTIs, can be painful. The pain often presents as an ache or pressure in your lower abdomen. If the infection has spread to your kidneys, you may also feel pain in your lower back.
According to Physicians Immediate Care, you should go to the ER or seek medical attention whenever you have a UTI along with any of the following:
* Fever with severe and sudden shaking (Rigors)
* Nausea, vomiting, and the inability to keep down clear fluids or medications
* If you are pregnant
* If you have diabetes or another condition that affects the immune system
* If you are taking medications that suppress the immune system, such as cancer or chemotherapy
Why do they administer omeprazole post-operative? Why is it necessary? The client underwent laparotomy. General anesthesia was administered. Ruptured appendix was removed, peritoneal fluid for C&S obtained and then washing with intermittent suctioning done. Two catheters were inserted and then connected to Hemovac and JP drain. Intraoperatively, NGT connected to BSB and IFC connected to urine bag were also inserted. Patient was extubated after suctioning and OPA was securely placed.
Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole “stop cells in the lining of the stomach from producing too much acid. This can help to prevent ulcers from forming, or assist the healing process where damage has already occurred. By decreasing the amount of acid, they can also help to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux disease, such as heartburn. Omeprazole is also given as one part of a treatment to get rid of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium found in the stomach, which can cause ulcers.”
I was out taking pictures in the snow earlier today and now my feet are red and swollen. Could it be frostbite or could they be swollen for another reason?
I unintentionally waxed of some of the baby hairs in the front of my hair line, I just wanna know if they will grow back, there is just a little irritation, I put I little antibacterial cream on it, but I really just want them to grow back
In my back & in my upper torso It feels like bubbles are bursting & it stings but on the inside of my body & I get a sharp pain in my back it’s just real painful
My fiance has a really bad kidney stone he feels like it is about to pass but it wont and he is experiencing extreme pain and nausea
Kidney stones are “hard collections of salt and minerals that form in your kidneys and can travel to other parts of your urinary system. Stones cause symptoms like pain, trouble urinating, cloudy or smelly urine, nausea and vomiting. Some stones will pass on their own. Others need treatment with sound waves or surgery to break them up or remove them.
Call your doctor if you have any symptoms of kidney stones. Get medical help right away if you have these symptoms, which could indicate that you have an infection or other serious complication:
* pain so severe that you can’t get comfortable
* nausea, vomiting, fever, or chills with the pain
* blood in your urine
* trouble urinating
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I had the flu recently, I was taking 4 d3 125mg each per day and i was using the bathroom a lot. I was taking it hoping it would help my illness go away quicker. After all of the symptoms from the flu were gone, I have this sudden inhale that comes over me that feels like a hiccup suddenly but its not a hiccup. I had low iron but the dr said it wasnt that low right now. However, I dont know if i took too much d3 or due to the numerous amount of bathroom visits that I am lacking certain minerals I dont know. But i do not have insurance to visit the hospital and the nearest appt for primary care is APRIL can you please help me and tell me what this may be. The inhale happens some days every now and then , not all day but every now and then sounds like a hiccup
I have been experiencing passing out mixed with a black out but i am standing up, then I loose my vision and get a headache and do stuff I do not know what I am doing, one time I was able to walk from room to room and open the fridge but then i regained conciseness and fell. I do not know what I do during when this happens , i get blurry parts of memory from it sometimes. But it concerns me because it could be something serious, and i could just be brushing it off. This happens 2-3 times a day and it lasts about 1-3 minutes. I have gotten injured from this 3 times within the last year and am really concerned because its just really odd.
I have been having random headaches every day to every other day. When I take a nap to relieve a migraine, it comes back worse when I wake up.
22 weeks pregnant with twins. Lower back pain. The past week I’ve been feeling gas pains in my stomach. Lots of burping sometimes I have to spit up my food. Pressure down low that sends me to the bathroom very often. My bladder is empty but I still have the feeling to go. Yesterday I threw up my dinner. And have had a headache for 2 days. Is this preterm labor?
my girlfriend is having very bad chest pains and we dont know what to do
My boyfriend came in my eye and I put eyedrop and it cleared off without pains and my eye wasn’t pinkish anymore but as soon as I woke up I started having stomach ache and I’m 17 btw,what do you think about the stomach pain.? Thank you.
I just started taking birth control pills 11 days ago right after my period went of but I started spotting just yesterday and today but the day before yesterday my pelvic was cramping is it possible that I might be pregnant
i was told that i have lie-pomas in my stomach when i got seen by a prison doctor when i was in prison but i got like 4 knots in my stomach from my belly button to my sternam it kinda feels like a ball then a tube connecting to a nother knot and they hurt when i push on them i dont think they are fatty tumbers i believe they may be cancer tumbers not fatty tumers. i am very concerned about my stomach and what they are i went to the university of iowa hospital in iowa city and they tryed to go off the reconmendation of what the prison practitioner said and they refused to do any kind of biopsys or anything to see if they could be cancer
I would like to know if you can pass what seems to be a blood clot during 6 weeks almost 7 pregnant and not mean you lost the pregnancy
Is it okay to get the Moderna Vacine if you have HLA-B27?
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I have been having arbitrary cerebral pains consistently to each and every other day. At the point when I sleep to alleviate a headache, it returns more regrettable when I awaken.
I have done something to my ass while twerking (im a stripper), i cant put any weight on it and its swollen up a lot on my injured cheek compared to me other one. what should i do?
I took three home tests on Friday that were positive the following I took a officially rapid and Sunday pcr all negative what to do next
I’v had severe migraines for 2 weeks and nothing helps. can i take tramadol for it? i’m also worried the tramadol will give me anxiety. will it?
Hey. Im not sure about have i anaphylactic shock on coffee or not. Here is what i feel after drinking: nausea and vertigo if i drink a lot, coldness,weakness, problem in breathing, stomachache, feel my heart biting on my hand and will be sleepy
Hye im pragnent ….yesterday i feel Itchy genitals, I went to wash with hot water, then in the morning blood came out, why did i feel my stomach pain
Hey uhm I think I’m pregnant an I missed my period it was due on the 7th well around the 10th I started cramping an hurting really bad with heavy bleeding for 2 days an on the 2nd night it completely stopped what is this I’m so confused
I’m cramping with no period. I did my my period lat month
I’m a 14 year old male. I took a 30mg zinc tablet. I looked it up to see if it was safe. Some sites said it was while others said it wasn’t. Will I die?
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