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[angel_by_day]

Hi,

ask ko lang po... kasi meron po akong kakilala na seaman na nagwowork sa isang chemical tanker...

may napansin dw kasi xa nitong mga nakaraang araw... nagkakapasa na daw kasi xa... eh d naman daw xa nabubunggo

at dishwashing lng naman ang gngwa nya... i'm just worried baka dahil sa isang chemical tanker xa nagwowork.. e d ba hazardous?

hindi kaya may side effect sa knya ung chemicals na nsa barko?

please pm me n lng for you answer... thanks

 

It will depend on what type of chemical, the amount he is exposed to, etc.....Bleeding tendencies like the one you mentioned may stem from many types of blood dyscrasias (meaning, blood disorder)....and may or may not be related to his line of work.

He should have his CBC, bleeding time, clotting time, prothrombin time and PTT checked.

[redshirt]

Ummm... Im kind of having some dependence on the drug Valium. Is there a way to curb this? thanks

[angel_by_day]

Ummm... Im kind of having some dependence on the drug Valium. Is there a way to curb this? thanks

 

may I know where or from whom do you get the prescription....?

[angel_by_day]

i suggest an out-patient psychiatric consult for you...which is nothing that you should be ashamed of, really....it's pretty much like any other medical consult.

 

Usually, in dependence, there are other underlying issues involved....

 

if an out-patient consult will not suffice, usually the psych recommends rehab and wellness centers, wherein you can either be accomodated as a stay-in client, or be treated as an outpatient...

 

but that may already be too far-fetched...again, it will depend on the level of your dependence, if its just beginning, or at its worse.

Edited October 22, 2007 by angel_by_day

[blackwind]

Blackwind, how are the morbidity rates for lap hernioraphy? I'm not sure if I misheard that morbidity rates are higher compared to traditional repair. Or I might have confused it with poor outcomes for lap appendectomy. Thanks bro!

 

well in our hospital wala pa kasing nagagawang lap hernio kasi mas mahal compared sa traditional approach pero with regards sa complication based on literature parehas lang in terms of recurrence the main difference lang is un chronic pain which is more associated with the open approach since there is impingement of the nerves na wala sa lap technique.

[easyhard]

well in our hospital wala pa kasing nagagawang lap hernio kasi mas mahal compared sa traditional approach pero with regards sa complication based on literature parehas lang in terms of recurrence the main difference lang is un chronic pain which is more associated with the open approach since there is impingement of the nerves na wala sa lap technique.

 

 

There is no significant advantage when you so a lap herniorrhaphy, except for the scar. The chronic pain associated with the open technique can be avoided if you know your anatomy. I have done lap herniorrhaphies and it offers better cosmetic results. Nasa pasyente yan kung gaanong ka-vain sila pagdating sa scar.

[easyhard]

hello, im just wondering, meron akong parang pimple sa anus, std ba yon?

 

 

Pimple sa anus?

 

It could be just a skin lesion or a fistula-in-ano. The skin problem will resolve. But a fistula-in-ano needs some corrective measures. I suggest you see a surgeon so that it can be properly evaluated.

 

Try searching the internet about this: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050608/health.htm

[wjc-934]

doctors, ask ko lang po kung anong kind of medical examination's being performed for seaman... thanks in advance..

[blackwind]

doctors, ask ko lang po kung anong kind of medical examination's being performed for seaman... thanks in advance..

 

 

depende un sa clinic nung company nyo actually pero usually mga routine exams like CBC, urinalysis, blood sugar, chest x-ray etc. depende kasi un sa company what they need. hope it helps

[blackwind]

There is no significant advantage when you so a lap herniorrhaphy, except for the scar. The chronic pain associated with the open technique can be avoided if you know your anatomy. I have done lap herniorrhaphies and it offers better cosmetic results. Nasa pasyente yan kung gaanong ka-vain sila pagdating sa scar.

 

i agree kaya nga wala pang nagagawang lap hernia sa hospital namin kasi the cost of lap hernio outweighs the advantage of having small scars.

[sunking]

doctors, ask ko lang po kung anong kind of medical examination's being performed for seaman... thanks in advance..

 

Seaman Pre-employment Eval:

 

Blood tests (CBC, chemistries, lipid profile, liver function)

Stool exam, urinalysis

Chest Xray

Dental exam

Vision and hearing testing

Psychological evaluation

[Wyld]

What pain reliever can I take or apply to my wrist?

 

Ive been having recurring pain on my right wrist, I think it was because I strained it doing some needlepoint and then strained it some more lifting weights.

 

Right now, it hurts when I use a pen. The pain is more a dull throb and when I stretch my wrist/fingers, it hurts a little more.

 

Theres no swelling on the wrist or anything like that.

[male_spud]

What pain reliever can I take or apply to my wrist?

 

Ive been having recurring pain on my right wrist, I think it was because I strained it doing some needlepoint and then strained it some more lifting weights.

 

Right now, it hurts when I use a pen. The pain is more a dull throb and when I stretch my wrist/fingers, it hurts a little more.

 

Theres no swelling on the wrist or anything like that.

 

how long has it been recurring? if it's been more than a month you might consider doing an x-ray to make sure there aren't any hairline fractures

 

you can apply a topical NSAID like ibuprofen gel or you can use an NSAID patch like Macroxam for the pain. At night it'll help to keep it in a neutral position as you sleep with a splint, application of a warm compress for around 15 minutes twice to three times a day can also help.

[Wyld]

how long has it been recurring? if it's been more than a month you might consider doing an x-ray to make sure there aren't any hairline fractures

 

you can apply a topical NSAID like ibuprofen gel or you can use an NSAID patch like Macroxam for the pain. At night it'll help to keep it in a neutral position as you sleep with a splint, application of a warm compress for around 15 minutes twice to three times a day can also help.

 

 

Pretty recent ... I think it started 2 wks ago...

 

There are days when it doesnt bother me that much so I can ignore it but when im working out then it starts to hurt.

 

Thanks for the advice!

[easyhard]

Check with your doctor. There are some debilitating conditions in the wrist in which a nerve is impinged, causing pain like in carpal tunnel syndrome.

 

But judging from your description, it could be a tear of a tendon or ligaments.

If it is just a traumatic tear, it is important for you to rest and if possible "immobilize" that hand.

Pain relievers can help.

 

But as I have said earlier, have it evaluated with a specialist, an orthopedic.

Better be safe. Remember, you are taking about your dominant hand, the hand you use for writing, eating, etc.