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Can catheters cause UTI's?

My father has been on a catheter and is now complaining of pain when he passes urine. Could it be a UTI due to the catheter?
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How is cough drained in the case of a severe bronchial infection?

My husband has been diagnosed with a bronchial infection and has a lot of cough inside. I am worried this could cause pneumonia. I want a second opinion on the options available...
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What care should we take when treating a patient suffering from pneumonia?

My father is suffering from pneumonia and has been admitted in the hospital. What care should we take when meeting him?
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Can pneumonia spread from the patient to the caregivers?

My mother in law has been diagnosed with pneumonia. Is there a chance we (her caregivers) can get it as well? How should we prevent this?
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Should a cancer patient be kept in the hospital when they have fever?

My nephew has been diagnosed with cancer, and has recently had an on and off fever. Should he be in the hospital for this?
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I have been diagnosed with osteopenia. What is the course of treatment for this disease?

I have been diagnosed with osteopenia. Right now I'm taking medication for it, but should I be doing anything else alongside of that?
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My son has fibrous dysplasia in his left leg. What should we do to treat it?

My 15 year old has been recently diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia in his left leg and we aren't sure where we should start with treatment. Our doctor has only suggested that we...
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How can I ensure that the food pipe is clean?

My father is in the hospital and is a long term patient. His food is being administered through a feeding tube. But how can I make sure that these pipes are clean?
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Are air beds better than water beds?

My mother is bedridden and I am confused whether to have her use an air bed or a water bed. What would you advise?
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What could have been the cause of my father's heart attack in the hospital?

My father is in the hospital receiving care for a mild heart attack he had two weeks ago. However, in the ICU itself he got yet another mild heart attack yesterday. What could...
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How is diarrhea treated in the hospital?

My father in law has had diarrhea for the past 4 days, and we are considering admitting him to the hospital for a detailed treatment. What should we expect during the treatment?...
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For bed-ridden patients, is a water or air bed better?

For a long term bed ridden patient, is a water bed better or an air bed? What is the difference between the two in terms of comfort and treatment?
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When should my son start his physiotherapy?

My son was in a long sedation due to pneumonia. He is now recovering and has just woken up. When should his physiotherapy start?
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What are precautions to be taken by relatives tending to ICU patients ?

My mother is in the ICU and with special permission we have been allowed to stay with her. What precautions should we take while we are in the ICU?
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What are the ways to prevent hospital borne infections in a ventilator patient?

My father has been on a ventilator for the past 10 days for a respiratory disease. He is afraid of hospital borne infections. What can be done to keep them away? He feels helpless....
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Are all hospitalists internists?

I will have a long hospital stay soon and I am curious about the doctors in these roles. Are they all internists?
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