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I took emergency contraceptive 2 days after sex. Can I still get pregnant?

I had an emergency contraceptive pill 2 days after I had sex. Can I still get me pregnant?
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Constipation problem

I have had constipation for 2 weeks now. The first week I passed very little to none. The stools were pebble like. I took a laxative for 3 days at the end of that week and had...
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How do I help my father if he has a heart attack?

My father has a very bad heart. He lives with me now. What can I do to help him if he has a heart attack at home, while I wait for an ambulance to come?
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What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

My son twice had anaphylaxis caused by a bee sting. What should ideally be done in such an emergency situation?
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How is fluid from the lungs drained?

There is fluid accumulation in my mother's lungs that has happened all of a sudden. How is this fluid drained?
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How should I prevent heat strokes?

We were vacationing in Mexico and my daughter had a heat stroke because she was dehydrated. All is fine now and she was taken care of, but what can I do to prevent this from happening...
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What should be done in case of a person feels frozen?

I live in a place where there is extreme snow during the winters, to the point where we feel like we're literally frozen. What should be done for someone who feels almost too...
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How are 2nd and 3rd burns treated?

How are 2nd and 3rd burns in a person treated? Do they all require a plastic surgery?
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I'm curious. What are some of the most common reasons people need an emergency medicine doctor for?

What are some of the most common conditions or situations where adults or children would need an emergency medicine physician?
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Appendicitis Symptoms?

Hi, can the start of appendicitis feel like a pulling/tightness feeling on your right side?
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What are the first steps to take in case of stroke?

What are the first few life saving steps that should be taken in case I, or a loved one, is having a stroke?
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How can I help ease my child's asthma symptoms?

My 9 year old son has sudden and severe episodes of wheezing and asthma. He can be fine for days and days, and then suddenly have an asthma attack. What can I do to help ease...
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My mom has chronic kidney disease and now suffers from water retention. What should I do?

My mother, who has chronic kidney disease, is now retaining a lot of water. This water retention started a few days ago. What's the best way to rid her of this uncomfortable...
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Is shivering with a high fever normal?

I have high fever and am feeling very cold, hot and then start shivering. Is the fever making me shake? Is it normal?
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How long does take for rib pain to go away?

I'm feeling unwell with the flu. Had a very bad cough, which gave me sharp pains in the front and back of ribs. I've never felt pain like it before. The doctors said it could...
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Low grade fever for long time

One of my aunt's is suffering form low grade fever for a long time (around 30 days ). When the medication is going on, there is no sign of fever but when the medication is stopped...
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How can I quickly recover from typhoid?

I was diagnosed with typhoid about 2 weeks ago but i am still having a fever, headaches and feeling tired after antibiotics. Is there any way to feel better faster?
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What are the immediate steps to do for a heart attack?

What are the first few steps that one should take in case they or someone near them is having a heart attack?
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What is the treatment for sepsis?

My nephew was admitted in the hospital in an emergency for sepsis. What is the right treatment for this?
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My son was bitten by a dog. Are there any signs to look out for in case of an infection?

My son was bitten by a dog and first aid was provided immediately. Now that it has been a couple of days, are there any signs of an infection for me to look out for?
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