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Can biphosphonates be given to a bed ridden patient suffering from hypercalcaemia ?
Patient is 68 yrs old female suffering from hypercalcaemia due to Hypervitaminosis D. Body scans have been done to rule out malignancies. During acute phase she was given two infusions of Zoledronic acid. But now her calcium levels re going upto 12-3
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65 yrs having osteoporosis hip broken. Is there any treatment ?
female 65 yrs, having osteoporosis for last 5 yrs. bed ridden, recently hip broken any treatment or surgery can help? can she recover?
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What is the cost of hip replacement surgery for a 60yr old male ?
what will be the expenditure for a hip replacement surgery for a 60yr old male who is completely bed ridden for the last 1-2 yrs
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Lumbar hernia, angina patient, hiccups, poor memory, irrelevant talking, no solid food intake, survival chances ?
Hi, My dad is 83 years and is bed ridden. He has got multipl problems to name few : lumbar hernia , angina patient etc. Presently he has got continious hiccups since yesterday morning. I am very tensed. The positive note is his BP and pulse re functioning properly. He does not recognise people...
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Sufering from bed sores, Please advise
My father aged 77 is bed ridden after he fell slipped in bathroom. He is diabetic. Now he is sufering from bed sores (pressure sore in his buttok). We see a pus kind of liquid coming from the sore. What kind of medication should be given to him? Plea
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What action can be taken for a severe backbone injury ?
Hi my elder sister fall down from terrace and got ingury in the lower back. Now she is not able to make any movements and is bed ridden??? Can u suggest me what we should do further????
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Confirm me... Oral Cancer in a 20 year old
Yeah i've been smoking since i was 13, and drinking. (and smoking weed) Not too great of oral hygiene either. I'm turning 21 this year, and i'm always having problems with my mouth. What are the chances of me already having, or getting it
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Will it be okay after stopping tobacco & maintain good oral hygiene ?
dear Dr. I am 59 yrs male since last 3 months the cheek area adjoining wisdom tooth on left side and molar teeth developed white patch which caused pain during opening of mouth. now it has thickened a little.I have now less problem while opening my m
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Bleeding gums even on maintaining good oral hygiene. Solution?
Yes i m having bad bleeding problems from my gums i also noticed that they are now clotting around the teeth well between them but are still bleeding it hasent been this bad i also noticed that the gums are looking as they are being ate off from my teeth i have been proper brushing and using...
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Unpleasant breath without any oral hygiene issues. Mouth wash, brushing not relieving odor. Solution?
I have suddenly developed very unpleasant breath without signs of dental/ oral hygiene issues. The condition came on following a cold , which as since resolved, and has remained for the past week. Mouth wash, tooth brushing, chewing gum . . . nothing seems to relieve the odor. Is it time for a...
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Have itchy spots all over body. Found bed bugs. How to overcome this problem?
Hello I have found bed bugs in my house and they are biting causing itchy spots all over body. Please advice on treatment for these and also any thing that I can apply to save myself from the bites in future. I...
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Bed-ridden, kidney infection, low creatinine, weight loss, low hemoglobin, low BP, cathered
My mother age is 65. Since 3 years she is bed-ridden. She had kidney infection and low creatinine level till last december.[she suffered with this for almost a year.] Now this is normal. But due to prolonged illness.... she lost her weight...
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Broken leg and bed ridden. Weight gain and thigh growth. Can thighs shrink?
I have a broken leg and am bedridden since nov. 13, 2011. Ii eat less than 700 calories a day and still gain weight. How do I lose weight , particularly in my unbroken leg- that thigh has gotten huge. MWill my thigh muscle shrink when i am able...
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Stroke patient and feeling difficulty to pass motion. Looking for cure
Hello Dr. Grief. My mother is a stroke patient & is bed ridden. The problem she is currently facing is she is unable to pass motions. She feels like passing motion but is unable to because of which she is in immense...
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Is cunnilingus safe regarding HIV? Do not have bleeding gums. Good oral hygiene. Negative rapid ELISA test
Is cunnilingus safe regarding HIV ? I am a male who occasionally does cunnilingus on casual sex workers. Most times I just use tip of tongue and spit out saliva immediately and wash my mouth once the act is over. I...
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