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[peterparker]

congenital heart disease, DOC may butas heart ko. sabi ng mga doctor mag paopera ako. pero hindi pa ako handa. pag naoperahan ba ako mawawala yung murmur sa heart ko? and kung hindi ako mag paopera mga hangang ilang taon ako bago mamatay? Doc wala ako nararamdaman kakaiba sa heart ko i'm active and playing badminton.

 

thanks mga DOC.

 

 

 

actually, it depends kung anong klaseng congenital heart disease ang meron ka bro, whether you have a cyanotic or non-cyanotic kind of heart problem..

 

cyanotic meaning your heart problem causes bluish discoloration of your skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in your body.. non-cyanotic means no bluish discoloration..

 

when you say butas sa heart, i`m assuming that you have either a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) or Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).. it`s good that presently you are active and that you don`t have any symptoms related to heart problems..

 

i`m not a cardiologist, but if you do have a hole in your heart, eventually if it is not repaired it will most likely cause serious problems in the near future.. my advice to you is to consult a cardiologist who has excellent credentials and explore all options that you may have..

 

 

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[kanski]

Good Afternoon,

 

Just wanna ask po about tiridium...and if theres any alternative like drops para tuluyan na syang mawala...

 

Any Ophtalmologist here? Seeking your Help...

 

Thanks

 

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Pterigium is brought about by exposure to the elements, especially the sun. There is no full-proof way of getting rid of it, unless you decide to live and work only at night. the only way to get rid of it is through surgically removing the excess tissue, but then, there is a chance of the growth growing back after years/decades.

there are available eye drops, but these only delay the growth and spread.

 

 

sorry i saw this just now. but doc miggy's reply is spot on.

 

pterygiums are actually the conjunctiva (in lay man's terms, it is the covering of the eye, just like the skin covers your body) encroaching on the cornea (which acts like a clear window pane through which light passes to facilitate vision) which incidentally should be clear of this covering. once this encroachment happens, the cornea will become opaque (as opposed to clear) and will hinder clear vision.

 

eyedrops cannot remove pterygiums. nor could they hinder it's growth. what they could do is decrease the pterygiums bulk and it's redness (they have blood vessels) for it to be easthetically more acceptable.

 

and as discussed, removal of pterygiums could only achieved through minor surgery that is done under local anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure.

 

for the meantime, try shielding your eyes with sunglasses from the elements like dust, wind, and most importantly, the sun.

[hoowat]

sorry i saw this just now. but doc miggy's reply is spot on.

 

pterygiums are actually the conjunctiva (in lay man's terms, it is the covering of the eye, just like the skin covers your body) encroaching on the cornea (which acts like a clear window pane through which light passes to facilitate vision) which incidentally should be clear of this covering. once this encroachment happens, the cornea will become opaque (as opposed to clear) and will hinder clear vision.

 

eyedrops cannot remove pterygiums. nor could they hinder it's growth. what they could do is decrease the pterygiums bulk and it's redness (they have blood vessels) for it to be easthetically more acceptable.

 

and as discussed, removal of pterygiums could only achieved through minor surgery that is done under local anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure.

 

for the meantime, try shielding your eyes with sunglasses from the elements like dust, wind, and most importantly, the sun.

 

 

Thank you Doc MiggyE and Doc kanski

 

how much it will cost kaya po? just one eye...

 

may pwede po ba kayong e recommend na opthal...

[otitismedia]

hi doc,just want to ask,yung dad ko bglang nagkaroon ng swelling sa may panga nya na feeling daw nya parang lumalaki na parang puputok.tapos yung face nya nag numb and then yung eyesight nya nag blurred.tapos nawawala sya and nung kumain sya nung gabi ng burger nag swell sya ulit then nawala na naman.ayaw nya pa check up e.usto ko sana malaman kung ano klaseng situation yun para mapilit sya to go to a docotr.maraming salamat sir.

 

panga ang namamaga ? may sira ba ang ngipin ? any trauma sa affected area ? ilan minuto /hours/days nag blur ang eyesight ? san part ng panga (mandible) namamaga ? nawawala din after ilang days ? madami pa questions and kailangan pa ng physical exam to really diagnose his case. mayron ka picture habang namamaga ? namaga after eating burger (with cheese ba ? joke only) kung malapit sa tenga or sa ilalim ng tenga maybe parotid ang problem, either barado ang daanan ng laway or may stone. but then again, better consult your nearest ENT specialist for better management and treatment.

[dekimasen]

Doc nakakahawa po ba ang fistula in ano? while waiting for surgery, ano po bang dapat gawin para ma minimize man lang ang secretions? Bakit po kung minsan kulay dugo ang lumalabas?

[kanski]

^

 

hindi nakakahawa ang f.i.a. pero wala kang magagawa kundi hugasan lang ito ng maige. ang siste, kahit hugasan mo ito, may lalabas ding nana na may kasamang dugo yan mamaya-maya.

 

bali wala ang antibiotiko sa sobrang dami ng nana na meron dito. ang tanging sagot, gaya ng nabanggit ng ibang kasama ko dito, ay surgery. kailangan lagyan yan ng drain para tulyan mawala ang nana bago magsara ang fistula (daanan/butas).

 

for the mean time, try wearing adult diapers.

 

 

 

Thank you Doc MiggyE and Doc kanski

 

how much it will cost kaya po? just one eye...

 

may pwede po ba kayong e recommend na opthal...

 

witch, kindly state where you are from so that any of the doctors here can give you a referral.

Edited October 8, 2009 by kanski

[dekimasen]

^

 

hindi nakakahawa ang f.i.a. pero wala kang magagawa kundi hugasan lang ito ng maige. ang siste, kahit hugasan mo ito, may lalabas ding nana na may kasamang dugo yan mamaya-maya.

 

bali wala ang antibiotiko sa sobrang dami ng nana na meron dito. ang tanging sagot, gaya ng nabanggit ng ibang kasama ko dito, ay surgery. kailangan lagyan yan ng drain para tulyan mawala ang nana bago magsara ang fistula (daanan/butas).

 

for the mean time, try wearing adult diapers.

 

 

 

gusto ko pong magvisit sa doctor ano po ang specialization ng doctor na pupuntahan ko ?

[kanski]

^

 

like what doc easyhard suggested, try visiting a surgeon.

[blackwind]

yeah dekimasen you should definitely visit a surgeon.

[miggyE]

sorry i saw this just now. but doc miggy's reply is spot on.

 

pterygiums are actually the conjunctiva (in lay man's terms, it is the covering of the eye, just like the skin covers your body) encroaching on the cornea (which acts like a clear window pane through which light passes to facilitate vision) which incidentally should be clear of this covering. once this encroachment happens, the cornea will become opaque (as opposed to clear) and will hinder clear vision.

 

eyedrops cannot remove pterygiums. nor could they hinder it's growth. what they could do is decrease the pterygiums bulk and it's redness (they have blood vessels) for it to be easthetically more acceptable.

 

and as discussed, removal of pterygiums could only achieved through minor surgery that is done under local anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure.

 

for the meantime, try shielding your eyes with sunglasses from the elements like dust, wind, and most importantly, the sun.

 

Hi sir kanski! i have to be in ophtha terms, as my wife is an ophtha :cool:

 

Thank you Doc MiggyE and Doc kanski

 

how much it will cost kaya po? just one eye...

 

may pwede po ba kayong e recommend na opthal...

 

where do you work? stay? that way we know where you can go to.... :thumbsupsmiley:

Edited October 14, 2009 by miggyE

[hoowat]

I'm from QC po...

 

"Good Morning"

[miggyE]

I'm from QC po...

 

"Good Morning"

 

 

sorry, witch, but where exactly in QC?

[silver18]

a good day to all

 

mga docs,last january ,i was hospitalized due to pnumonia and myocarditis,

my heart really enlarge and my heart was not pumping blood that good

and physically,i feel easily tired,even going to the second floor using stairs gave me a hard time

i never thought working in a call center could really put my health at risk

and now i feel ok,and till now undergo medication,all my 2D echo is good and my EF if 60%(i think)

my doctors says this is ok,

 

my problem now is my BP

i'm a guy on the heavy side aroun 295lbs ,6'3 in hyt

when i came in the hospital mg BP is normal

when they stated treating me my BP went up to 240/110

but it got down eventually,i;m monitoring my BP now at 140/100

i seek your advice:

 

1.my doctor is giving me medications reanging from combizar,amlodipine,indur,razilez, and drinking these 2 a day and other meds

but my BP is still in the 140/100. recently he gave me catapres,it lower my BP for a week but now on the 140/100 range again

my question is,is this normal,having high BP inspite of taking to many meds?i need your second opinion

 

2.is there a / any way to lower my BP?

 

hope you guys could help me,thanks

[hoowat]

sorry, witch, but where exactly in QC?

 

 

Fairview Doc

[robie92]

a good day to all

 

mga docs,last january ,i was hospitalized due to pnumonia and myocarditis,

my heart really enlarge and my heart was not pumping blood that good

and physically,i feel easily tired,even going to the second floor using stairs gave me a hard time

i never thought working in a call center could really put my health at risk

and now i feel ok,and till now undergo medication,all my 2D echo is good and my EF if 60%(i think)

my doctors says this is ok,

 

my problem now is my BP

i'm a guy on the heavy side aroun 295lbs ,6'3 in hyt

when i came in the hospital mg BP is normal

when they stated treating me my BP went up to 240/110

but it got down eventually,i;m monitoring my BP now at 140/100

i seek your advice:

 

1.my doctor is giving me medications reanging from combizar,amlodipine,indur,razilez, and drinking these 2 a day and other meds

but my BP is still in the 140/100. recently he gave me catapres,it lower my BP for a week but now on the 140/100 range again

my question is,is this normal,having high BP inspite of taking to many meds?i need your second opinion

 

2.is there a / any way to lower my BP?

 

hope you guys could help me,thanks

 

hi. hypertension per se can affect the diastolic function of your heart which is when your heart starts filling up with blood to pump out. Despite having a normal ejection fraction there may be instances that you may have signs and symptoms related to heart failure( easy fatigability/tiring, lower lextremity edema or manas etc). For some patients it may be difficult to initially manage hypertension. your cardiologist may combine a number of medications like beta blockers, centrally acting meds (catapres), angiotensin Receptor blockers etc and depending on your response, he may adjust them.

 

You may also trying life style modification which can help a lot- daily exercise, limiting alcohol intake and salt intake. Many studies have also shown a postive effect when patients diet and loose weight. a certain decrease in your weight usually translates to a decrease in your blood pressure.

 

Hope this helps. Diet, exercise, continue your medications and regular follow-up with your doctor is the norm.

 

PS. you may also try getting an ultrasound of your kidneys. somethimes the problem may be linked to narrowing of some vessels in your kidney or if not a kidney disease.