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I had blood loss during my last surgery. Is they why I'm so fatigued?

I suffered from a lot of blood loss, during my last surgery and I had to have a blood transfusion. Could this be the reason for why I'm so tired?
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Why did my blood pressure shoot up after swimming?

I went for a swim yesterday and when I came out I felt very anxious. The doctor checked my blood pressure and it was quite high. I don’t have hypertension, so why would my blood...
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How do I lose 50 lbs with diabetes?

I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. What is the best way for me to lose 50 lbs?
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I keep getting blockages in my nostrils. Would I need surgery?

I frequently have nasal blockages. They usually settle on their own, but my doctors says that I may need surgery if they keep happening. Would I really need surgery?
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When is one recommended insulin injections?

In case of type 2 diabetes, when is a person recommended insulin injections? Please advice.
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What are empty calories? How can I avoid them?

What are empty calories? Do they harm my body in any way?
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Does taking metformin for a long time affect the body?

I have been taking metformin for over 7 years. I haven't experienced any serious side effects, but I was wondering, it I'm taking this medication for a long period of time, would...
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What is the best natural medicine for stopping loose motions?

I have been experiencing loose motions, and I'm not sure why and how they're happening so frequently. What is the best medication to take for this?
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How can I keep my energy up while taking chemo?

I have been taking chemo with a pill for some time now. Feeling great but trying to get my energy level high like it used to be what’s the best thing to eat or drink to get it...
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Possible bleach water on yams. Could this be a problem?

I had some boiled yams in a pot sitting in the sink covered up with a strainer, forgot they were there and had poured out a small cleaning bucket (2-3 gallons) with a bit of bleach...
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What is the treatment for urinary incontinence?

I am a diabetes patient and am now have issues with urinary incontinence. I can't seem to help it, other than going to the bathroom every five minutes. Is there a treatment for...
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What are the precautions to take when a family member is down with flu?

What are the precautions that we should all be taking when a family member is down with flu? We do not want it to spread around the house.
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Can I take herbal medications to treat my heart problems?

Would you recommend someone to try natural and herbal medications for treating heart problems? Is it safe?
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Why am I not losing weight when I'm exercising and dieting?

I constantly diet and exercise but I'm not losing any pounds. What exactly could be wrong with me?
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Is yogurt helpful in treating colic problems in kids?

Is it healthy to give your my child yogurt? She has colic issues, and I feel like the probiotics would really help her.
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Is hand foot mouth disease dangerous?

My child's preschool has an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease. Is this dangerous? How can I prevent my child from getting it?
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How long should my son stay home with the chicken pox?

My son has the chicken pox, and I have him at home until it goes away. Approximately when should I send him back to school?
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I have a painful bump on my wrist. Should I get it removed surgically?

I have a painful bump on my wrist and the the doctors say it's oil accumulation. Should I get it removed surgically?
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Should I be concerned about cysts on my thyroid?

I had a MRI Spine Cervical w/o contrast. There is a 1. 7 cm cyst right posterior thyroid gland. I am trying to find a neurosurgeon for surgery for anterolisthesis at C-4 and...
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What does my blood test mean?

I’m a 41-year-old healthy man, and on routine CBC wbc count 3470, normal plt normal RBCs normal HB, but neutrophils 1. 18 34%and lymphocytes 1. 89 54%, One year back my CBC showed...
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