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Visiting a cancer patient who just had surgery?

Hello! I am reaching out to ask for advice. My father in law recently completed chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery to remove a tumor in his esophagus. His surgery was 2 weeks...
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Which antidepressants should be avoided in the elderly?

My grandmother has depression and I want to give her antidepressants. Which antidepressant should be avoided in the elderly?
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Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old?

My grandma will have surgery under local anesthesia. Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old?
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Something wrong with all my fingernails on both hands?

I have always had pink healthy nails. In April this year, all my fingernails suddenly started to look dirty like I had been gardening. My nails have not grown at all since April...
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Can scabies be determined by a biopsy of the bites?

My mother is 92 years old approximately 1 month ago she stared getting welts all over her body. he went to the doctor and they said it was bug bites. We brought in a bed bug...
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I am weaning off tramadol?

I am a 69 year old female retired trauma nurse of 32 yrs. I fell in my home and suffered a tri-malleolar fix and fibulae fix to my LLE. I have been on tramadol 50mgs q 6 hrs....
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Monoclonul infusion?

My boyfriend received his 2 covid vaccines by Feb 21, 2021. 15 days ago he thought he had a cold, no fever, chills off and on for 2 days then coughing. 8 days later, Aug 10,...
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Weeping ulcer?

My elderly mother has weeping ulcers that run constantly and is very painful at time. She was on and antibiotic first by iv during a hospital visit and then a pill at home for...
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Tongue movements?

Hello. I'm 65, and the older I get, the more I move my tongue to the left and right of my mouth. I do it without thinking about it, but I can stop if I constantly think about...
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What anesthetic agent should be avoided in geriatric patients?

My grandmother will have surgery under general anesthesia. I want to know what anesthetic agent should be avoided in geriatric patients?
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Is Parkinson's genetic?

My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is it serious? Is Parkinson's genetic?
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Is chiropractic safe for elderly?

My grandmother is 67 years old. She has back pain. I want to know if a chiropractic adjustment is safe for the elderly?
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Pain in the chest going to the left shoulder?

I have a pain in the center of my chest that is also in my shoulder when I take a normal or deep breath. I'm 70 years old.
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Is general anesthesia safe for the elderly?

My grandfather is 71 years old. He will have surgery under general anesthesia. Is general anesthesia safe for the elderly?
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How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?

I am a 68-year-old male. I have chronic back pain. I want to have acupuncture treatment. How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?
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How long should a headache last before seeing a doctor?

I am 71 years old and keep having headaches. I don't know what to do. How long should a headache last before seeing a doctor?
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What foods cause kidney stones?

I was diagnosed with kidney stones. What foods cause kidney stones?
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PICC on mastectomy side or pacemaker side?

My mom had emergency intestinal surgery and needs a PICC for nutrition. She has had a mastectomy over thirty years ago on one side and has a pacemaker on the other side. They...
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Will I regain weight after stomach band surgery?

I am recovering from stomach band surgery. I worry I will regain all the weight in 6 months. I think I am addicted to my foods.
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How do you treat painful hand arthritis?

I am 68 years old and have hand arthritis. How do you treat painful hand arthritis?
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