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[DivisoriaBhoy69]

Hello Doc,

 

tanung ko lang ubo ako ng ubo ilang araw na nakakalipas tapos bumili ako sa generics pharmacy ng carbocistien para to ease the coughing pero mukhang wala pa din ubo pa din ako ng ubo. . . . May history ako ng asthma dati at feeling ko bumabalik. Aminado ako nawala na kasi sa sched ko yung swimming activities that strengthened my lungs kasi busy sa work.

 

So ano po ba ang ma-irerekomenda niyo or i-rereseta ninyong gamot?

 

Salamat po! :thumbsupsmiley:

[otitismedia]

Hello Doc,

 

tanung ko lang ubo ako ng ubo ilang araw na nakakalipas tapos bumili ako sa generics pharmacy ng carbocistien para to ease the coughing pero mukhang wala pa din ubo pa din ako ng ubo. . . . May history ako ng asthma dati at feeling ko bumabalik. Aminado ako nawala na kasi sa sched ko yung swimming activities that strengthened my lungs kasi busy sa work.

 

So ano po ba ang ma-irerekomenda niyo or i-rereseta ninyong gamot?

 

Salamat po! :thumbsupsmiley:

 

Increase your fluid intake and rest. Sabi nga, if symptoms persist better consult your friendly neighborhood MD for proper evaluation and management .IMHO, Cough is only a symptom of a disease and you need to treat the disease for you to get well.

[Kurtsky Keigee]

i already had a check up sa eent ko yesterday

she gave me anti discharge medicine & anti itch for ear I dont know why satanda kong ito ngayon lang nangyari to.

Weird.

[peterparker]

some health tips for all MTC peeps :

 

 

THE CORRECT WAY OF EATING FRUITS

 

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it, and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how, and when to eat.

 

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

* IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

 

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss, and other life activities.

 

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.

 

In the meantime the whole meal rots, and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

 

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat water-melon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat bananas, I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach.

 

The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food, and produces gas, and hence you will bloat!

 

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

 

There is no such thing as some fruits like orange, and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did a research on this matter.

 

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness, and normal weight.

 

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT From the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits, because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste.

 

Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

 

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

 

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.

 

Just eat fruits, and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

 

 

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

 

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

 

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit.

Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & prote ct the body from cancer-causing, blood vessels-clogging free radicals.

 

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine.

Taking 2 -4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

 

WATERMELON: Coolest

Thirst Quencher Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant > dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

 

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for Vitamin C.

They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content . Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

 

 

 

A serious note about heart attacks

 

HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!)

 

Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.

 

You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.

 

Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.

 

Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...

 

Let's say its 6.15 pm and you're driving home. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm, and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.

 

 

'HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE':

 

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly, and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.

 

However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly, and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, deep, and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.

 

A breath, and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.

 

Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart, and keep the blood circulating. . The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm.

 

In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!

 

 

:mtc:

[easyhard]

some health tips for all MTC peeps :

 

//....A serious note about heart attacks

 

HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!)

 

Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.

 

You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.

 

Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.

 

Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...

 

Let's say its 6.15 pm and you're driving home. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm, and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.

 

 

'HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE':

 

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly, and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.

 

However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly, and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, deep, and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.

 

A breath, and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.

 

Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart, and keep the blood circulating. . The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm.

 

In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!

 

 

:mtc:

 

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[ayatolah]

Doc,

 

Good day!

 

can you give me a number and clinic of an OB doctor na girl hehe just want to check if my girl is pregnant, mag 2-2weeks na kasi syang walang mens..thanks..

[juniperxxx]

Is low grade fever for one week and occasional diarrhea symptoms of typhoid fever?

[otitismedia]

Doc,

 

Good day!

 

can you give me a number and clinic of an OB doctor na girl hehe just want to check if my girl is pregnant, mag 2-2weeks na kasi syang walang mens..thanks..

 

2 weeks ? try pregnancy test first .

[otitismedia]

Is low grade fever for one week and occasional diarrhea symptoms of typhoid fever?

 

there are a lot of things that can cause fever and diarrhea.

stool exam is the initial test, typhi dot for typhoid , etc...

better consult your doctor for proper evaluation and management.

[ayatolah]

2 weeks ? try pregnancy test first .

 

 

ok doc..if ever po na positive baka meron naman kayong pwede maisuggest na specialist...thanks po doc...

[juniperxxx]

there are a lot of things that can cause fever and diarrhea.

stool exam is the initial test, typhi dot for typhoid , etc...

better consult your doctor for proper evaluation and management.

Thanks for the reply,Doc. Stool exam reveals no ova/parasites seen; meron bang tests for specific amoebas?. Further,assuming typhidot is negative, what could be the cause/cure?

[mwah]

ok doc..if ever po na positive baka meron naman kayong pwede maisuggest na specialist...thanks po doc...

 

Well, it's best to seek consult with a specialist within your area of residence. Our doctors here might suggest someone who's based in the South, tapos yun pala sa kabilang dulo ka ng Maynila nakatira.

 

Like what doc otitismedia said, try doing your home pregnancy test first. It might alleviate your fears and may actually save you money too.

[peterparker]

Thanks for the reply,Doc. Stool exam reveals no ova/parasites seen; meron bang tests for specific amoebas?. Further,assuming typhidot is negative, what could be the cause/cure?

 

 

there are several specific tests for amoeba identification that are presently being utilized..

 

besides the usual morphologic identification in fecal specimens, serologic testing using antigens and antibodies to different amoeba species are now widely used.. also the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method which can identify amoebic DNA which has become the gold standard, replacing traditional identification by culture and isoenzyme analysis..

 

as stated before, there can be many causes of diarrhea, which can bacterial, viral, parasitic, or it can be inflammatory in nature, functional, malabsorption, misuse of medication or an endocrine problem..

 

i suggest that you undergo a more thorough work-up with your physician to determine the cause and get proper management..

 

 

:mtc:

[Kurtsky Keigee]

naka ilang balik nako sa eent ko nung una pina clean lang ung ears tapos binigyan ako nung inoflox para sa sakit sa left ear ko, ung pag hinila ko masakit.

then ung pang anti kati na cream. after a month or two, bumalik nanaman ung sakit sa left and right pag hinili ear lobe sumasakit.

[otitismedia]

naka ilang balik nako sa eent ko nung una pina clean lang ung ears tapos binigyan ako nung inoflox para sa sakit sa left ear ko, ung pag hinila ko masakit.

then ung pang anti kati na cream. after a month or two, bumalik nanaman ung sakit sa left and right pag hinili ear lobe sumasakit.

 

 

recurrent ear infection ? did you came back for follow-up after a week ? did you finished the treatment ? . it is not unusual to see patient with recurrent ear infection, why because it usually takes 2 or more weeks for the ear infection to get better. i always make sure that the affected ear is dry and clear of infection before i tell the patient to stop the treatment, if you stopped the treatment too early it will just recur after a few weeks or months. why not have a second opinion just to be sure.

[miggyE]

recurrent ear infection ? did you came back for follow-up after a week ? did you finished the treatment ? . it is not unusual to see patient with recurrent ear infection, why because it usually takes 2 or more weeks for the ear infection to get better. i always make sure that the affected ear is dry and clear of infection before i tell the patient to stop the treatment, if you stopped the treatment too early it will just recur after a few weeks or months. why not have a second opinion just to be sure.

 

 

i agree with sir otitismedia. ear infections usually take some time to clear up, 10-14 days, but we advise 14 days of antibiotics when we are the ER, then follow-up. speaking of which, have you gone back to the doctor for follow-up? does he know the treatment failed? one of the things he needs to know, and you need to do, is a follow-up. so both of you could rest easy.....

[ayatolah]

Well, it's best to seek consult with a specialist within your area of residence. Our doctors here might suggest someone who's based in the South, tapos yun pala sa kabilang dulo ka ng Maynila nakatira.

 

Like what doc otitismedia said, try doing your home pregnancy test first. It might alleviate your fears and may actually save you money too.

 

ok po...thanks so much... :goatee:

[ChiliMac]

Good pm po Doc,

 

Just this morning I was ask to donate blood for a friends brother in Makati Med. I have done this 3 times already the 1st one was with RedCross the 2nd one was in PGH the very recent one was in UST 1st of March this year. I was deferred kasi raw mattas ang red blood levels ko? Tinanong ko yung attendant sabi nya normal lang raw yun pero meron silang standard na sinusunod. I ask for advice sabi niya pwedeng sa diet ko raw yun and stay away from meat. My question po is how can I surely reduce my red blood count para makapag-donate ako ulit.

[vagabond]

my friend suffered seizure. besides unable to go the hospital yet, it there any seizure precaution one should observe?

[peterparker]

Good pm po Doc,

 

Just this morning I was ask to donate blood for a friends brother in Makati Med. I have done this 3 times already the 1st one was with RedCross the 2nd one was in PGH the very recent one was in UST 1st of March this year. I was deferred kasi raw mattas ang red blood levels ko? Tinanong ko yung attendant sabi nya normal lang raw yun pero meron silang standard na sinusunod. I ask for advice sabi niya pwedeng sa diet ko raw yun and stay away from meat. My question po is how can I surely reduce my red blood count para makapag-donate ako ulit.

 

 

 

 

hmm.. i`m thinking that your blood may be thicker than normal, and the medical term for this is hypercoagulability..

 

there are standards that are being used for screening of potential blood donors, and among these are your hemoglobin and hematocrit levels which should be within the normal range in order for you to qualify for blood donation..

 

the normal values for hemoglobin and hematocrit vary with each laboratory, but in general the normal value for hemoglobin in males is 14-18 gm/dl and hematocrit is 42%-54%.. the med tech who informed you na mataas ang red blood levels mo is telling you na lumampas sa normal values ang mga test na ginawa sa iyo, that`s why you are deferred from donating..

 

blood which is too thick kasi can cause complications for the recipient as well as the donor.. regarding your query on how to minimize or reduce the coagulability of your blood, i would suggest that you consult a cardiologist so that you could be properly evaluated and worked-up for any possible cardiovascular problems that you may have...

 

 

:mtc:

Edited July 13, 2009 by peterparker

[peterparker]

my friend suffered seizure. besides unable to go the hospital yet, it there any seizure precaution one should observe?

 

 

here are some seizure precautions that your friend can follow :

 

Staying Safe in Daily Life

 

Sometimes we don’t pay much attention to the things we do every day. But common daily activities could pose a threat to people with epilepsy. In general, it’s a good idea to have medical information available in case you have a seizure when you’re not with someone who knows you have epilepsy. You can also wear a medical alert bracelet to let people know about your epilepsy in case you have a seizure.

 

Home Safety:

 

Seizure independence in the home starts with your kitchen and your bathrooms. These are the places where, during and after any seizure, you can become confused and risk injury. Take these seizure precautions to decrease the chance of accidents.

 

In the Kitchen:

 

* Use oven mitts and cook only on rear burners.

* If possible, use an electric stove, so there is no open flame.

* Cooking in a microwave is the safest option.

* Ask your plumber to install a heat-control device in your faucet so the water doesn't become too hot.

* Carpet the kitchen floor. This can provide cushioning if you fall.

* Use plastic containers rather than glass when possible.

 

In the Bathroom:

 

* Install a device in your tub and shower head that controls temperature. This keeps you from burning yourself if a seizure occurs.

* Carpet the floor—it’s softer and less slippery than tile.

* Do not put a lock on the bathroom door. If you have one, never use it. Someone should always be able to get in if you need help.

* Learn to bathe with only a few inches of water in the tub, or use a handheld shower head.

 

Driving:

 

For many people with seizures, the risk of attacks restricts their independence, in particular the ability to drive. Follow safety regulations with regards to drivers with history of seizures.

 

Staying Active:

 

Generally, having epilepsy doesn’t mean you can’t take part in sports and activities. Remember, everyone is different. So, be sure to talk to your neurologist or epileptologist about your seizure control and how it might affect your ability to participate in sports and other activities.

 

Getting Your Sleep:

 

Lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of seizures. Make sure that you get the sleep you need to maintain seizure control. If you don’t feel rested after a full night in bed, ask your doctor about whether you should be tested for a sleep disturbance like sleep apnea.

 

Drinking Alcohol:

 

For some people with epilepsy, the occasional alcoholic drink poses no problem. For others, alcohol can change the electrical activity in the brain and affect how epilepsy medicines work. Everyone’s different, so talk to your doctor about how drinking alcohol may affect you. And remember, heavy drinking can cause a seizure and should be avoided.

 

 

 

i would also suggest that your friend should consult a neurologist ASAP, especially if he suffers another seizure episode..

 

 

 

:mtc:

[Alphamale-X]

Hi Doc,

 

Can you give me an idea how much a colonoscopy would cost? kc my Mom always complains of stomach pain special before bowel and after mejo matagal na rin, but I find it awkward na di pa rin sya ni rerefer nang Gen. doctor nya sa Gastro specialist. I fear baka may something na sa colon nya..what do you suggest?

[vagabond]

here are some seizure precautions that your friend can follow :

 

Staying Safe in Daily Life

 

Sometimes we don’t pay much attention to the things we do every day. But common daily activities could pose a threat to people with epilepsy. In general, it’s a good idea to have medical information available in case you have a seizure when you’re not with someone who knows you have epilepsy. You can also wear a medical alert bracelet to let people know about your epilepsy in case you have a seizure.

 

Home Safety:

 

Seizure independence in the home starts with your kitchen and your bathrooms. These are the places where, during and after any seizure, you can become confused and risk injury. Take these seizure precautions to decrease the chance of accidents.

 

In the Kitchen:

 

* Use oven mitts and cook only on rear burners.

* If possible, use an electric stove, so there is no open flame.

* Cooking in a microwave is the safest option.

* Ask your plumber to install a heat-control device in your faucet so the water doesn't become too hot.

* Carpet the kitchen floor. This can provide cushioning if you fall.

* Use plastic containers rather than glass when possible.

 

In the Bathroom:

 

* Install a device in your tub and shower head that controls temperature. This keeps you from burning yourself if a seizure occurs.

* Carpet the floor—it’s softer and less slippery than tile.

* Do not put a lock on the bathroom door. If you have one, never use it. Someone should always be able to get in if you need help.

* Learn to bathe with only a few inches of water in the tub, or use a handheld shower head.

 

Driving:

 

For many people with seizures, the risk of attacks restricts their independence, in particular the ability to drive. Follow safety regulations with regards to drivers with history of seizures.

 

Staying Active:

 

Generally, having epilepsy doesn’t mean you can’t take part in sports and activities. Remember, everyone is different. So, be sure to talk to your neurologist or epileptologist about your seizure control and how it might affect your ability to participate in sports and other activities.

 

Getting Your Sleep:

 

Lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of seizures. Make sure that you get the sleep you need to maintain seizure control. If you don’t feel rested after a full night in bed, ask your doctor about whether you should be tested for a sleep disturbance like sleep apnea.

 

Drinking Alcohol:

 

For some people with epilepsy, the occasional alcoholic drink poses no problem. For others, alcohol can change the electrical activity in the brain and affect how epilepsy medicines work. Everyone’s different, so talk to your doctor about how drinking alcohol may affect you. And remember, heavy drinking can cause a seizure and should be avoided.

 

 

 

i would also suggest that your friend should consult a neurologist ASAP, especially if he suffers another seizure episode..

 

 

 

:mtc:

muchas gracias!

[peterparker]

Hi Doc,

 

Can you give me an idea how much a colonoscopy would cost? kc my Mom always complains of stomach pain special before bowel and after mejo matagal na rin, but I find it awkward na di pa rin sya ni rerefer nang Gen. doctor nya sa Gastro specialist. I fear baka may something na sa colon nya..what do you suggest?

 

 

Abdominal pain (a.k.a. stomachache) can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain can be difficult, because many diseases can result in this symptom. Abdominal pain is a common problem. Most frequently the cause is benign and/or self-limited, but more serious causes may require urgent intervention.

 

there are many possible causes of abdominal pain.. it can be gastrointestinal in origin, biliary, hepatic (liver), pancreatic, renal or urological, gynecologic, referred pain, metabolic disturbance, vascular, or it can even be idiopathic..

 

to answer your query, in the hospital where i practice, if i`m not mistaken a colonoscopy would usually set you back around 15-20k..

 

i think it`s best that your mom should consult a gastroenterologist if she continues to experience persistent abdominal pain..

 

 

:mtc:

Edited July 14, 2009 by peterparker

[Kurtsky Keigee]

ilang months narin tong kati sa tenga ko i put cream pero it comes back