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[gift_of_game]

I understand that it may not make sense from the male perspective given the double standard nature of our society (and this is why, I guess, a third person in the room doesn't seem necessary when a man is involved) but think of it this way---the same rules apply with women.

 

if say, a woman came to see a male doctor for say, vaginal spotting or bloody stools, it would be incumbent on the part of the physician to have a female nurse or co-worker around while performing the pelvic or rectal exam to reassure the patient that the exam is being done appropriately by the doctor and not to misinterpret certain actions or maneuvers as sexual advances.

[hint-of-lime]

I understand that it may not make sense from the male perspective given the double standard nature of our society (and this is why, I guess, a third person in the room doesn't seem necessary when a man is involved) but think of it this way---the same rules apply with women.

 

if say, a woman came to see a male doctor for say, vaginal spotting or bloody stools, it would be incumbent on the part of the physician to have a female nurse or co-worker around while performing the pelvic or rectal exam to reassure the patient that the exam is being done appropriately by the doctor and not to misinterpret certain actions or maneuvers as sexual advances.

 

 

True. In the medico-legal sense also, it is also protection for the doctor. If, for whatever reason, the patient feels that he or she was physically violated and decides to press charges against the physician, the doctor has a witness of the same sex as the patient who can describe how the examination was done - whether it was appropriate or not, thus saving physician from a punishment which he does not deserve, assuming the procedure or examination he did was appropriate and within acceptable standards.

[Bitoy]

Ok. I got it. Thanks for your replies. I was just not really aware that it was a common practice.

[0range1]

I am not sure where to place this topic, but this is health related so I thought I'd write it here.

 

Hopefully there are guys (or hopefully those from the medical field who know) who have had their tonsils removed here. I am bothered with tonsillitis at least 4 times a year and is contemplating about having it removed.

 

Does anyone know how much would this cost me? Please share. I have heard about laser ablation - an out patient kind of procedure wherein the tonsils would basically get vaporized by laser. INot sure is this procedure already exists here, and for what costs?

 

Inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[boy_tusok]

I am not sure where to place this topic, but this is health related so I thought I'd write it here.

 

Hopefully there are guys (or hopefully those from the medical field who know) who have had their tonsils removed here. I am bothered with tonsillitis at least 4 times a year and is contemplating about having it removed.

 

Does anyone know how much would this cost me? Please share. I have heard about laser ablation - an out patient kind of procedure wherein the tonsils would basically get vaporized by laser. INot sure is this procedure already exists here, and for what costs?

 

Inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

its your first line of defense dont have it removed.

[0range1]

^^

 

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[icymyk]

help po kasi yung father ko medyo sumasakit daw yung kaliwang mata nya.

upon check up sa doktor, sabi me cataract daw sya and also kung bakit daw

sumasakit yung mata nya is dahilan sa namamaga daw yung retina nya.

so binigyan sya ng gamot para matanggal yung maga nung retina nya which

kapag hindi daw magagamot tuloy tuloy daw lalabo mata nya.

 

usually po sa home business namen sa bahay sya yung nag aayos sa mga

negatives (printing press) which i think he's been doing it for almost 30 yrs

na rin eh medyo nalulungkot ako at natatakot eh.

 

anu anu kaya mga other simple alternatives para at least matanggal yung maga

ng mga mata nya at yung sa cataract po ba meron pang gamot dun?

 

sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po sa lahat

[xwhiteshadowz]

help po kasi yung father ko medyo sumasakit daw yung kaliwang mata nya.

upon check up sa doktor, sabi me cataract daw sya and also kung bakit daw

sumasakit yung mata nya is dahilan sa namamaga daw yung retina nya.

so binigyan sya ng gamot para matanggal yung maga nung retina nya which

kapag hindi daw magagamot tuloy tuloy daw lalabo mata nya.

 

usually po sa home business namen sa bahay sya yung nag aayos sa mga

negatives (printing press) which i think he's been doing it for almost 30 yrs

na rin eh medyo nalulungkot ako at natatakot eh.

 

anu anu kaya mga other simple alternatives para at least matanggal yung maga

ng mga mata nya at yung sa cataract po ba meron pang gamot dun?

 

sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po sa lahat

hello good day.. im not an ophthalmologist but just like to share my opinion...regarding the retinal swelling..since your dad is currently seeing an ophthalmologist it is best to have regular follow ups regarding this case...investigation will be necessay in such that prognosis will be gauged and proper treatment options done..as for the eyedrops or steroids to reduce the inflammation...i think what is feared on retinal inflammation is its possible detachment which will be detrimental to the vision of the individual...in such..surgery is warranted to reattach the retina...as for the cataract..it is caused by several factors such as old age..trauma..or medications...in cataract..the lens that is normally transparent becomes opaque due to deposition of proteins...causing failure of the lens to direct the light to the retina...symptoms include blurring of vision/cloudiness, dizziness, photophobia/glares and decreasing visual acuity...as for the treatment options....surgical management such as phacoemulsification and implantation of intraocular lens is commonly done wherein the diseased lens is removed and artificial lens is placed...this is a short process often lasting for less than an hour...in some cases if the cataract is immature..the specialist may advise the patient to have regular follow ups until the cataract is viable for surgical removal..

[male_spud]

help po kasi yung father ko medyo sumasakit daw yung kaliwang mata nya.

upon check up sa doktor, sabi me cataract daw sya and also kung bakit daw

sumasakit yung mata nya is dahilan sa namamaga daw yung retina nya.

so binigyan sya ng gamot para matanggal yung maga nung retina nya which

kapag hindi daw magagamot tuloy tuloy daw lalabo mata nya.

 

usually po sa home business namen sa bahay sya yung nag aayos sa mga

negatives (printing press) which i think he's been doing it for almost 30 yrs

na rin eh medyo nalulungkot ako at natatakot eh.

 

anu anu kaya mga other simple alternatives para at least matanggal yung maga

ng mga mata nya at yung sa cataract po ba meron pang gamot dun?

 

sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po sa lahat

 

in addition to whiteshadow's reply, ask your ophthalmologist kung hindi glaucoma ang cause ng redness and pressure in your dad's eye, that condition kasi can lead to permanent blindness kung di naagapan. the cataract could be contributing din to increased pressure in his eye

[easyhard]

help po kasi yung father ko medyo sumasakit daw yung kaliwang mata nya.

upon check up sa doktor, sabi me cataract daw sya and also kung bakit daw

sumasakit yung mata nya is dahilan sa namamaga daw yung retina nya.

so binigyan sya ng gamot para matanggal yung maga nung retina nya which

kapag hindi daw magagamot tuloy tuloy daw lalabo mata nya.

 

usually po sa home business namen sa bahay sya yung nag aayos sa mga

negatives (printing press) which i think he's been doing it for almost 30 yrs

na rin eh medyo nalulungkot ako at natatakot eh.

 

anu anu kaya mga other simple alternatives para at least matanggal yung maga

ng mga mata nya at yung sa cataract po ba meron pang gamot dun?

 

sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po sa lahat

 

icymyk

 

Your ophthalmologist is in a better position to answer your querries.

I am just concerned about the explanation that the retina is "namamaga" causing the pain. I am not an ophthalmologist but as far as I can remember, most, if not all, retinal diseases usually do not present as eye pain.

 

A second opinion wont hurt.

 

Easy

[kanski]

help po kasi yung father ko medyo sumasakit daw yung kaliwang mata nya.

upon check up sa doktor, sabi me cataract daw sya and also kung bakit daw

sumasakit yung mata nya is dahilan sa namamaga daw yung retina nya.

so binigyan sya ng gamot para matanggal yung maga nung retina nya which

kapag hindi daw magagamot tuloy tuloy daw lalabo mata nya.

 

usually po sa home business namen sa bahay sya yung nag aayos sa mga

negatives (printing press) which i think he's been doing it for almost 30 yrs

na rin eh medyo nalulungkot ako at natatakot eh.

 

anu anu kaya mga other simple alternatives para at least matanggal yung maga

ng mga mata nya at yung sa cataract po ba meron pang gamot dun?

 

sana po matulungan nyo ako salamat po sa lahat

 

Ngayon ko lang nabasa itong concern mo. Hirap lang sa mga online consultations, walang physical exam involved kaya ang hirap din mag bigay ng tamang sagot. But I do understand your concern.

 

Majority of retinal conditions do not involve pain. However, those that do could be due to a number of things. Some pretty serious. Considering that you have already approached an ophthalmologist for help, the smart move would be to heed his advise. If doubt still clouds your mind, siguro you can go to another ophtha for a second opinion. I'd suggest you go to a retina specialist. I used to be a practicing ophthalmologist and whenever I have made an initial diagnosis, I often refer my retina cases to retina specialists.

 

Regarding sa gamot, i hope you understand the limitations this thread affords both you and the doctors here. Mahirap magbigay ng reseta na haw-siao lang ang pinagbabasihan.

 

Yung cataract naman eh walang gamot. Yung ibang binibigay, pang pa-tagal lang ng panghinog ng katarata. Dati kasi, kailangan hinog na ang katarata bago ito maoperahan. But with today's technology, hindi na kailangan maghintay pa. Just ready your father for a cataract extraction surgery which is fairly simple and common. Doon din ang bagsak kasi niyan.

 

I wouldn't suggest you be bothered by this in light of another eye problem though. Benign condition naman ang cataracts. Unless the pain is actually due to a secondary glaucoma which is cataract-induced. But I'm sure na rule-out na ito ng ophtha mo.

[jecqjecq]

Hello to all the medical peeps out there... I just want to ask, how ill you know if the woman is really pregnant?

I mean my girlfriend is so paranoid she might be pregnant. she is kinda delayed for only 30days palang.

I didnt use any condoms when we last did it but i withdraw it naman... and her menstrual cycle is irregular even before we met. what should i do? help naman po...

[gift_of_game]

the best thing to do---to alleviate all doubt (by MTC experience )---is to consult your friendly neighborhood OB-GYN.

 

I'd advise against procuring the commercially available pregnancy test kit because:

 

1) while it may conclusively tell you whether or not your gf is pregnant it doesn't answer all your other questions i.e. if she tested negative, why isn't she having her menses? a consult will be necessary since she has been irregular as you said, for like forever. while this may likely be benign in the big picture (secondary to stress, diet etc.), it would be judicious to rule out any underlying pathology (PCOS, uterine abnormalities, etc.).

 

2) upon consult, an OB-GYN will order the test to be done at her clinic anyway (para maiwasan ang ahem, pandodoktor).

 

and oh, lastly---the withdrawal method doesn't really work that well dude.

so unless you really plan to have a little one running around soon, rubber's your new BFF.

Edited June 23, 2008 by gift_of_game

[kanski]

i think a pregnancy test would be a nice initial remedy just to dispell the patient's anxiety. now if questions still arise after the results, then jecq2 can probably be a gentleman and accompany his gf to an ob-gyn.

 

jecq2, buti nalang naisingit mo na irregular ang cycle ng gf mo. natawa naman ako ng binanggit mong there's nothing to worry about kasi 1 month pa lang siyang delayed. kasi nga sa babaeng regular ang cycle, matagal na ang 1 month.

[gift_of_game]

I'd agree but the nature of online consults being, as limited as they are...well, y'know.

let's just say that there have been a few interesting posts regarding this matter in the not-so-distant past bro (that's why I indicated "by MTC experience").

in the end, if she does test positive, well, there you have it---they're gonna end up with a consult anyway.