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Please comment like a doctor. | my directors have asked me to take a covid-19 test. but i am not sure if i just have a common cold or if i really need the test. i am monitoring my temperature which has been stable at around 37.3 or so. i need some advice please? | in brief: if you meet criteria you should test if you meet the criteria for testing, which currently states that you should have symptoms (cough/fever/shortness of breath/sore throat) plus contact with a confirmed or suspected case of covid-19. if you do not have a contact, then best would be to isolate yourself (which... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i had a fever from friday to yesterday (sunday), along with a cough. the temperature is now gone, but my cough is still here. i have been clearing my throat for a couple of weeks, but the coughing part started i believe on saturday. today, the cough is breaking, and other then the cough i feel 100% fine. do i have pneu... | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern. possibility of pneumonia is very less because you are not having chest pain, mucus expectoration and your fever is also gone.so drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. avoid oily and spicy food. avoid junk food. avoid hard to ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | why are so many people with diabetes dying from the coronavirus? it’s really frightening me. | in brief: immunocompromised body is busy dealing with diabetes, not as much resiliancy remaining to fight viral symptoms, and subsequent opportunistic infections would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | a friend of mine has been treated for an, as yet unidentified, intestinal parasite with the antibiotic levofloxacin. he was also diagnosed with a right lower lobe pneumonia discovered on ct scan. his physician told him that the antibiotic would take of both the pneumonia and the parasite. as a np, i am familiar with le... | respected user , hiwarm welcome to healthcaremagic.comi have gone through your concern in depth .* levofloxacin is best effective molecule for pneumonia and many intestine bugs .* metronidazole may be kept reserved on waiting for certain test reports or clinically physician may not need to add to the drug cart accordin... |
Please comment like a doctor. | my 80 year old wife is home recovering from pneumonia (double) twice in august. her blood pressure has dropped to 82/44. how dangerous and how can i increase the level. hospital sent her home with oral antibiotics the first time, no antibiotics the second time. she has been treated for this disease 4 times in past 12 m... | low blood pressure can be a serious and life-threatening problem. is her blood pressure normally a lot higher than this? if so, then i would suggest urgent evaluation by a physician. infections can lead to a response called sepsis, and part of this may include a drop in blood pressure, which can be dangerous to her org... |
Please comment like a doctor. | where can i get tested for corona if i am in the rondebosch area? | in brief: consult with your gp you cannot just request a covid19 test, without fulfilling certain official sa testing criteria, even if you are a private patient and are willing to pay cash. if you meet the strict testing criteria,then your gp will need to complete a request form and tell you where to go. would you lik... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have a sore throat and feel very tired. should i be concerned about covid-19? | in brief: hard to say very hard to say. stay home. stay safe. get someone to buy you symptomatic medication and feel free to post on here again. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | is gargling with listerine effective against corona virus induced sore throat? will it kill the virus? how about with mixture of warm water and salt, will this also kill virus! | gargling. you can't be sure but it may help if you do those things as well as using zinc lozenges at the first sign of any throat discomfort and stay hydrated also. i recommend them. at least it'll do no harm. |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi my husband has been diagnosed with pneumonia and given roxithromycin, he s had a heart transplant 4 yrs ago he is very tired hardly eating or drinking pretty larthargic to be honest should i be taking him to hospital we are now on day 3 on the antibiotics with no improvement what would you suggest? | hi, yes, you should definitely take him to the hospital, seeing that he is especially vulnerable as a heart transplant recipient. hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you further. regards, dr. anders mark christensen, general surgeon |
Please comment like a doctor. | what must i do if i have been in contact with a covid19 positive person? | if real contact... self-quarantine helps: stay at home, except for going to get medical care. do not go to work, school, church, playgrounds, or other public areas. for medical care questions about your covid-19 symptoms or other health issues, get advice from your doctor by video or phone. see the full guide at: https... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i was recently released from hospital, i had pneumonia. after 1 week, i have finished the oral antibiotics. 2 days later, the sweats have returned (no temperature) and i am feeling generally unwell. i saw my doctor y day and i had another x-ray. my doctor rang to say there is no change but didn t recommend i do anythin... | respected user, hi i evaluated your query thoroughly.* what is meant by '' there is no change'' in x-ray ? mean to convey that the pneumonia is as it is in x-ray as before treatment ? then in that case it is non-responsive treatment.* in addition to that your symptoms also show that you are not alright to much extent .... |
Please comment like a doctor. | is it true (or a myth) that coronavirus will not survive hotter climates. as summer approaches, is it expected to reduce in tropical summers at least. | in brief: coronavirus. yes, according to previous knowledge, most virus including coronavirus likely will not survive hotter climates. i would expect or hope this will die down in summer time. nevertheless, this is new coronavirus, let's wait and see. i also think that with strong human intervention, the virus may redu... |
Please comment like a doctor. | symptoms include irritation in the throat, dry cough, trouble breathing properly, headache. however not really a sign of a fever. temperature is about 35 degrees. should i get tested? | in brief: many causes. most cases of covid-19 with symptoms are associated with fever, however milder cases do occur. your shortness of breath and difficulty breathing may have a number of causes and should be evaluated. please call your pcp. avoid dust, mold, smoke, animal dander, pollen. your symptoms also are consis... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have been experiencing flue symptoms for about 7days, symptoms include: productive cough and running nose. could that be symptoms of corona? my workplace involves working in hospital with patients (children) with respiratory disease and adults. | in pandemic times... the covid-19 infection is worldwide, in all but some isolated areas. the goal is to keep people separate so that the clinics and hospitals are not overwhelmed. patients with medical symptoms should see their primary care doctor on video or by phone, and get instructed to go to a clinic or er only i... |
Please comment like a doctor. | what is the best way to quarantine my 22yr old son who travelled by plane recently, has no current symptoms, when in same household as myself and teenaged son? | read our blog post. household members should stay in another room or be separated from the quarantined as much as possible. they should use a separate bedroom and bathroom, if available. prohibit visitors to the home. you and the quarantined should each wear a face mask if you are in the same room. (3/26/20) read https... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i'm finding difficult to maintain precisely 6 ft in grocery stores. today, as i was leaving, someone entering the store that was (possibly) 3 ft away was coughing lightly and i took a shower when i got home. i'm a hypochondriac. possible covid-19? | in brief: it is possible. you can self quarantin yourself for 2 weeks. if develop and symptoms especially fever and cough get tested. since you consider yourself a hypocondriac i suggest to wear an n-95 or surgical mask to prevent similar situations. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | i’m absolutely worried sick about getting coronavirus and what it would mean for me if i got it, because of my diabetes. is there anything you can say that can help me in any way? my anxiety is so high. thank you. | take care. 1. wash your hands2. stay home as much as you can3. control your glucose levels4. meditate or search for breathing exercises. |
Please comment like a doctor. | hello doctor, i am copd patient. i was taken a vaccine called pneumo 23 almost 4years and 8months ago. the doctor advised me to take the vaccine once in every 5 years. but before the completion of 5 year i am diagnosed with pneumonia. what should i do? should i take the vaccine before the completion of 5 year period? p... | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern. pneumococcal vaccine is live attenuated vaccine. so it is contraindicated in active infections like pneumonia because it can flare up infection. so better not to take pneumococcal vaccine at present. get complete cure from current pneumonia and... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i am recovering from double bilateral pneumonia in hospital 3 days. i m an rt so i knew i had to use incentive spirometer and nebulizers for 2 weeks i am 2 weeks post discharge. i have to wear 02 at night only .5 to. 1 liter to keep sats above 90. during the day i occasionally need o2 i am on medical leave for 4 weeks ... | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern.pneumonia usually takes 2-3 weeks for complete recovery.your oxygen requirement is decreasing. this is suggestive of recovery. so you will definitely be alright after 4 weeks. so get done repeat chest x ray to see how much pneumonia is recovered... |
Please comment like a doctor. | is there a chance i would just get mild symptoms of the virus? or because i am diabetic, that is unlikely? | diabetes and covid. in all cases, the better the blood sugar is controlled, the better the immune system can function. eating healthy, exercising as tolerated, and control blood sugars are close to normal as your doctor advises, is the best plan. . |
Please comment like a doctor. | my directors have asked me to take a covid-19 test. but i am not sure if i just have a common cold or if i really need the test. i am monitoring my temperature which has been stable at around 37.3 or so. i need some advice please? | in brief: if you meet criteria you should test if you meet the criteria for testing, which currently states that you should have symptoms (cough/fever/shortness of breath/sore throat) plus contact with a confirmed or suspected case of covid-19. if you do not have a contact, then best would be to isolate yourself (which... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have been sick for going on four weeks now. it keeps changing each week from a stuff nose wear i cant breathe at all to my throat hurting and my chest hurting when i breathe or talk. im constantly falling asleep and keep having a fever on and off all the time. i went to the urgent care a week ago n they said i had th... | hellofirst do a chest x ray and some blood tests such as hemogram crp esr than it would be the proper treatment.regardsdr.jolanda |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi,my sinuses usually act up during seasonal change (like now). my worry is my symptoms resemble that of covid-19. throat has been a bit irritated, lately nose has been runny. wanted to know how i could get myself tested as i don’t live alone, thanks? | in brief: no if you know you have seasonal allergy treat that. get as much medicine as you might need for a month regarding this. if you do not fit criteria (google) then no testing for now. stay home and stay safe. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | my girlfriend was admitted into the hospital one week ago with pneumonia. a week later ,after being on constant iv antibiotics and fluids, her chest x-ray came back worse than a week ago. also they have said something about a problem with her kidneys. | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern. pneumonia is lung infection. if not treated appropriately, it can cause generalized sepsis in the body.this sepsis can damage other vital organs like kidney, heart, liver etc. since her chest x ray is worsening after 7 days of antibiotic and he... |
Please comment like a doctor. | my daughter and i travelled from cape town to pretoria last week wednesday. my daughter before she came to pretoria had a ear infection. she was given amoxillin napamol and rhineton for the ear infection. she now has dry coughing and? | unlikely covid. unlikely to be corona listening to your symptoms. stay home and wear masks (anything that covers nose and mouth) proven to decrease transmission by 50%. if you are unwell in terms of respiratory rate (google) >25 or become medically unstable you need to find a corona hospital emergency room. outside of ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | pain in right arm, from shoulder to fingers. for a month now. np gave chlorzoxazone 500 mg. it was better bt aftr i stopped taking med, started paining again, a little numb too. history of chronic neck and shoulder pain. cant go to doc now. (covid)? | in brief: likely nerve pain this diagnosis would require a visit and imaging but the most likely cause is either pressure on a nerve in your neck or referred pain from the neck and shoulder with symptoms felt at the shoulder/shoulder blade. try to use the chlorzoxazone or an nsaid (ibuprofen or naproxen) or a combo of ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | to help the community, should anyone returning from any country with cases of ncov self-quarantine before returning to work? | in brief: odd comment since all countries have reported cases of covid-19 the question is a bit inconsistent with current fact. any and all people should self quarantine if they had a known exposure in any setting. i would not consider anyone traveling from all areas either exposed or a risk to others. the hysteria of ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | nasal congestion and feeling a bit fluey ? | in brief: stay home hi. if you are concerned about covid-19, please call the hotline on 0800 029 999, see the faqs on https://www. gov.za/coronavirus/faq or https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | on an antibiotic amoxicillin 1000mg morning and night? | need more info! difficult to advise without more information, so seek evaluation by a doctor. because of covid, try to do that by phone/telemedicine. however, seek care right away if difficulty breathing, or severe symptoms.seek covid testing if known covid-19 contact, or travel to high risk country, or you’ve been in ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | with a bad immunity deficiency, how can i keep as safe as possible from contracting covid19 in a family household. work is not an issue but shopping and accepting deliveries is. also need to take child outsides as home is small, no garden. | protection. stay at home as much as possible, clean your hands and your children hands after any contact with people, alcohol is very helpful; avoid touching your face when you are not sure your hands are clean. in crowded places, wear protection like n95 surgical mask. playing outside is ok, but apply these measures a... |
Please comment like a doctor. | is vomiting and diarrhea a symptom of covid-19? | covid-19 symptoms. nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea occur fairly frequently early in the infection, but are rarely if ever the only symptoms. if cough and fever don't develop within a day or two after vomiting or diarrhea, probably it isn't covid-19. |
Please comment like a doctor. | should i be tested for covid 19 have been in contact with family member who arrived from france on 13 march.not showing any symptoms to date been 7days since visit ? | in brief: self quarantine suggest self quarantine for 14 days. if symptomatic then contact your primary care physician telephonically, or alternatively use this platform to get tested and further management. godspeed. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | my daddy is mystenia patient and he is suffering from pnemonia , and has been given augmneton from 3 weeks three times a day. now when we have done his sputom test , he has got gram -ve as 2+, so he is been given medicine doxiflow, and have been asked to go for asthama test. i am afraid if this is really a asthama case | hello dear , hiwelcome to healthcaremagic.comi have evaluated your query thoroughly .* the asthma is basically restriction of airway due to variety of reasons which may be pneumonia or other .* amount of chances depends upon the severity of pneumonia , host factors , aggressiveness of the treatment with body response .... |
Please comment like a doctor. | how much will this cost? i have had pneumonia 8 time last year. not 1 specialist could find the bacteria causing this. by december of that year i almost passed away. i had just been dismissed by a hospital and sent home, and 1 hour layer i could barely breathe. i was filling up with fluid and foamy blood was coming out... | hello and welcome to ‘ask a doctor’ service.i have reviewed your query and here is my advice.as per your history and description, the possibility of end-stage heart disease leads to heart failure is more likely. surgical treatment is best for this. so try to get it done urgently as soon as possible.diuretics and other ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | can i catch corona from food that i eat? should i be making sure to cook all my food thoroughly first? | food. this link will help! https://www.fsai.ie/faq/coronavirus.htmlin general food is not a problem. unless you are dining on bats in wuhan! here is a good article on that.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/10/science/pangolin-coronavirus.html. |
Please comment like a doctor. | i am on my last repeat for my chronic meds. do i have to come in for a dr appointment on can this be done remotely given the covid-19 lockdown? | yes. yes you should come but it will not be a consultation depending the treatment you taking. if it is for hiv you will need to go to the lab for for bloods and if it is for hormone replacement there is no need for consultation but either way you have to call the practice reception to check f dr is available. |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have diarrhea and i read that it could be a precursor to having covid-19. i was in china end of september 2020. so more than 6 weeks back. ? | in brief: if that is all you have by now you don't have the chinese virus. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | can covid-19 be transmitted sexually? can any coronavirus be transmitted sexually? | in brief: sort of if you are having sex with someone who has covid-19 you are quite at risk of getting it. high likelihood if kissing and having intercourse but it may not be transmitted through intercourse but the closeness in an intimate situation like that with someone who is infected gives a high likelihood of tran... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have a flu that is getting worse and i have returned from the uk at the end of feb and i have been in direct contact with british and brazilian tourists in sa since then. should i get tested for covid-19 or just remain home with my family? | in brief: overseas and covid yes,direct contact with anyone from europe and travel history must get tested. there are drive in facilities in johannesburg.check the net for testing places in ct would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi, may i answer your health queries right now ? please type your query here...i am 42 year old female with known case of pneumonia and constant coughing and low body temp of 35.3c feeling anemic advise please ? currently using bioxin and guafinicine/codein | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern.constant coughing and hypothermia (low body temperature) in pneumonia patient can be due to1. worsening of underlying pneumonia2. bronchitisso better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray a... |
Please comment like a doctor. | what else besides a mask can i wear to protect myself from catching corona from others? | in brief: distance staying separated by 6 feet can make a difference! the following guideline should help!https://www. healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care-guidelines/preventing-covid-19 would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | vomiting, diarrhea, achey, dizzy and weak fever has kept rising and is now at 103.4 any advice? | infection. seem you have an infectious gastroenteritis, flu or even coronavirus. take tylenol, stay hydrated, get tests ordered by a physician. . |
Please comment like a doctor. | is it necessary to get tested for the corona virus if you arrive back in south africa after visiting zimbabwe and victoria falls as part of a group? | in brief: it depends. if the visited place has a high rate of coronavirus infections to take some precautions is important such as if you develop fever or cough or any other coronavirus infection symptoms. to be tested is desired but will you be able to get tested? in some places testing kits are reserved to very sick ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | what symptoms should i look out for in the novel coronavirus pandemic? | in brief: symptoms the symptom of covid-19 begins with mild flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat and sneeze, followed by fever, dry cough. in severe cases, the cough can progress to productive cough, persistent and followed by shortness of breath. some patients may also experience gi symptoms such as nausea v... |
Please comment like a doctor. | can i get a covid 19 test? | seek care right away if difficulty breathing, other severe symptoms. seek testing if sick, plus known covid-19 contact, or travel to high risk country, or been in facility treating people with covid-19, or severe pneumonia of unknown cause. call 0800 029 999 for test. if sick or possibly exposed (not both), stay home. ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | are there additional risks associated with using too much ethyl 70% alcohol to sanitize hands other than dry skin? now a days i use it a lot due to corona virus concerns. | alcohol for covid-19. washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is extremely effective. using an alcohol based hand sanitizer is a good second line of defense. sanitizer contains emollient to help prevent dehydration. straight alcohol doesn't. follow all of the other published rules. |
Please comment like a doctor. | my son is 3.3 yrs old , he is allergic to dust and weather conditions , in the recent x ray report it has been detected that he is having a little congestion in heart which is a symptom of pneumonia and his wbc count is 39000 ( normal range is 4k-11k) doctors have suggested to give ibugesic paracetamol 7.5 ml in case i... | hello,these are the best management frame work for your son, which is including antibiotic, decongestant, anti-pyretic, bronchodilator medications needed to cure the issue.be in regular follow up with your doctor, he will be recovered within some time.hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you fur... |
Please comment like a doctor. | are patients with diabetes, less likely to survive this awful virus? | not at all. if you are a well controlled diabetic then you will be fine. you will have an equal risk of getting it. if you are poorly controlled then you are more at risk of it complicating. but boost your immunity and stay at home. get online shopping. keep bags outside and sterilize everything coming into your home -... |
Please comment like a doctor. | is the flu injection available? | in brief: not sure, but... i'm writing from the u. s., and i'm not sure of the availability of vaccination for influenza in your area. however, with the coronavirus pandemic, getting your flu shot is a good idea, if possible. it's always a good idea, but, also, though it won't protect you from coronavirus, you could ge... |
Please comment like a doctor. | will getting either of the pneumonia vaccines, prevnar and pneumovax, prevent you from developing pneumonia if you catch the flu or covid? | no. the vaccines prevent bacterial pneumonia. they have no effect on viral pneumonia. |
Please comment like a doctor. | can your only symptoms on coronavirus start as tightness of chest and shortness of breath? i’ve had this for a week now. my body aches a bit, hard to tell if this from trying so hard to breath. nose occasionally runs, throat a little sore. | possibly. if you had your symptoms for a week and they haven't gotten worse or developed into a fever, you probably do not have covid-19.if you are still worried see your pcp. |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have a sore throat and mild cough, do i need to be tested for corona? | hard to get tested. throat pain can be from a strep throat (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza, or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. covid-19 infections tend to have cough, w... |
Please comment like a doctor. | does getting covid19 make you immune to a reinfection or just less likely to be reinfected? | less likely nt immun. your body will develop antibodies against the virus but depending on how strong you keep your immune system, it is possible to get it again if you're re-exposed with a weak immune system . |
Please comment like a doctor. | i came into close contact with someone who just flown back from australia, i have been in self isolation since he landed, am i'm not showing any symptoms (dry cough, fever, sore throat) what is the next protocol? do i go into work? | no. don't go to work you could unknowinly spread the virus. we are all effectively on lock down and the sooner the better if you think you have it stay home, if you ave access to testing then get tested but we are running out of tests (to my knowledge) if you deteriorate send a message here and i will advise. do not go... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have a 2 years old with cough n fever sweating which is worse at night, can she b tested for covid19? | in brief: yes call your doctor for advise. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi, i recently stopped smoking and have inflamed sinuses and since there is a corvid19 pendemic i am worried that these sinuses and runny nose could be linked to coronavirus. the sinuses hurts mainly when i am sleeping. | in brief: do you have access if you have access to testing you can be tested, more importantly have you had contact with someone who is postive htat you know, have you travelled?do you have a fever? would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | if my wife (she is a nurse in a surgery) comes into contact with a patient with the virus, is she likely to then get it herself, if she is wearing gloves and mask etc? | it is unlikely. mefical personnel are trained to avoid these situations.nevertheless recommend her to take off her clothes when she gets home and go directly to take a shower. also is recommended to disinfect all the areas she touches before washing her hands, like door knobs and surfaces. |
Please comment like a doctor. | can you contact coronavirus or any virus from the air? also, from talking to someone from a distance of beyond 6 feet. any info on airborne facts? | covid 19 is airborne. covid 19 is primarily an airborne acquired infection. the number of potentially infected viruses dissipate by 6 feet. |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi. i'm suffering with a tight chest and a slight sore throat from the beginning of the week. my symptoms are getting slightly worse as now i am getting a slight fever and body aches. i also feel nauseous at times. could you please advise? | in brief: viral respiratory you likely have a viral respiratory tract infection. manage with paracetamol and gargle with salt water or disprin. everyone is concerned about corona virus. this is unlikely unless you have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or has traveled from a high risk area. in any eve... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have tonsillitis long time ago and every year i feel allergic problem in my thort. about 7 days i feel same allergic problem in my thort and tongue i have 1 canker sore. i take just anti histamine. but ago i treat this with prednisone. does it covid 19? | can call dr on video. throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza, eb virus, or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. covid... |
Please comment like a doctor. | my mother was diagonesed with multiple myloma after a hip fracture surgery 5 yrs ago by dr mathews at st. stephens. she was treated for the cancer at aiims. the disease has advanced now and as a result she developed aspirational pnemonia . due to a knock down incident we rushed her to max hospital on 19th jan and ever ... | hello,she requires icu care as per the symptomatic details. stephens is right place for her; you will get pulmonologist there to take care of the issue.she has to be shifted with icu on wheels along with ventilator support. cost there has to be inquired.hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you f... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i am positive for alpha 1 but at this point am not being treated. i developed bilateral pneumonia 4 weeks ago, have been on two rounds of levaquin, and other than my fever leaving (which was 102 for three days) don t feel any better. my ribs feel like someone punched me, and whenever i cough, i taste copper which i am ... | hello and welcome to ‘ask a doctor’ service.i have reviewed your query and here is my advice.pneumonia causes pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). so chest pain is commonly seen with pneumonia and anti-inflammatory painkiller drugs like paracetamol or ibuprofen should be tried. you can also apply warm water pad on affect... |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi where in cape town can you get tested for covid19? | in brief: covid 19 tests you can be tested either at any of the private labs or at selected government clinics. you need to meet the criteria for testing before it is done. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | 18 month old with chronic running nose and cough since august 2014 diagnosed with bacterial infections took antibiotics did not get better. january 26th and chest x-ray found pneumonia. took antibiotics did not get better with runny nose and coughing. 10 weeks later another chest x ray still found pneumonia. has been t... | hello, according to the history you prescribed he needs a chest ct to evaluate better the situation. hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you further. regards, dr. jnikolla, pulmonologist |
Please comment like a doctor. | hello doc.im gigi 51 yrs old previously i have ptb but the doctor told me that it was cured already 7 yrs ago every time i go to his clinic he told me i have a pneumonia after en x-ray result even though i told him that i spit w/ blood last monday i go to his clinic agin for a medical check up and he prescribed me cefu... | hello gigi !coughing up blood with sputum (henoptysis) is a red flag sign .. meaning to say it definitely needs medical attention . considering you have had tb in the past there are many possibilities for your present episodes of hemoptysis. it could me a bacterial infection or relapse of tb or post tb bronchiectasis (... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i was diagnosed with a very large pneumonia about a month ago in my left upper lobe, i have been on 3 different kinds of antibiotics. i just received a phone call from my doctor with the results from my follow up chest xray and find out that the pneumonia has not gone away and is still about the same size. what should ... | thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can understand your concern.you are having persistent lung opacity despite of antibiotic treatment.so possibility of these is very high. 1. drug resistant infection2. malignancyso better to first diagnose and then start appropriate treatment.bronchoscopy and ct scan of tho... |
Please comment like a doctor. | do i have covid 19? | in brief: unknown without any details it's impossible to say. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | does my keycare plan cover a flu vaccine shot? and is it necessary to get a shot to help boost my immune system to fight covid-19? | keycare flu vaccine. hiplease contact your medical aid to see if meet the qualifying criteria to be covered by a flu vaccine on your plan. usually keycare only covers in patients that are high risk, like asthmatics, diabetes, emphysema, cardiac patients etc.the current flu vaccine does not protect you against covid19 a... |
Please comment like a doctor. | my sister works in a dialysis center and has had pneumonia twice in the last couple of months. this second bout is fairly recent and was again treated with antibiotics. she has not been able to get rid of the cough and in the last few days developed swelling in her legs as well as a rapid heartbeat. her bp is normal. h... | hello,the most possible issue here is systemic manifestation of underlying infection in form of sepsis, side effects of medicines currently used or others.in our clinic, we recommend thorough work up with lab tests and guide to manage in accordance.hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you furthe... |
Please comment like a doctor. | if i get coronavirus, are there ways to avoid getting other illnesses as well, like pneumonia? | in brief: coronavirus, covid-19 has high affinity to the lung, causing viral pneumonia. fortunately, most people get only mild respiratory symptoms. those who have high risks (age over 65, chronic diseases) tend to get pneumonia and complications. the most important way to prevent the complications is not to get infect... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have been sick for five weeks, i had pneumonia or bronchitis my doctor said. three weeks later i wasn't better so i went to doctor and had spatum test and she said i had significant ammounts of strep in my spatum. i have chest pains and burning in my lungs, dizziness, caughing and a lot of mucus. i don't really under... | step short form for streptococcus pneumonia. it is a microorganism which causes pneumonia or infection. with antibiotics it should get treated. it can be serious if not treated. |
Please comment like a doctor. | displaying mild symptoms: slightly sore chest dry throat intermittent dry cough slight headache that comes and goes quickly out of breath temperature is between 37.1-37.5 at bed time the past couple of days don't feel really sick just slightly off? | in brief: test your shortness of breath is concerning. you may have an underlying condition and should also be screened for coronavirus. stay home, rest and drink fluids until you are seen by your physician. a chest image may be performed at the visit. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have been feeling very hot and having headaches everyday and always tired? | viral infection. most likely a non-specific viral infection.check your temperature.if persistently raised an symptoms don't clear in 7 days, consult your doctor.most likely a non-specific viral infection.only be concerned about covid-19 if:you have been in contact with someone with a conformed diagnosis of covid-19you ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi there. my 3 years old daughter had diarrhea for a couple of days and she has a fever without a cough now. can it be covid-19? | it could. only way to know is to test, self isolate :) |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi gud day doc.i had this right paracardiac pneumonia last nov.27 2013..and i undergone treatment for 2 weeks... after that.im not able to comeback in the hospital for further check up...about my illness....but every now and then im suffering backpain and chestpain...but i also had an asthmatic condition...how can you ... | hello and welcome to ‘ask a doctor’ service. i have reviewed your query and here is my advice. in my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist for this pain. you will need a chest x-ray and pft (pulmonary function test). a chest x-ray is needed to rule out recurrence of pneumonia because this can also cause ... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i had suffered with harpez and pneumonia. i had taken zovirax intravenous depomedrol,tricot xylocaine and finally seftum 500 mg. the eruptions and irritable skin in groin and arm pits. my face looked i was older than my age. one day out of a miracle i had formulated my own drug which has saved me. the drug is powdered ... | hello, as you explain the long history you should absolutely believe in your treating doctor and follow his instructions. hope i have answered your query. let me know if i can assist you further. take care regards, dr jnikolla, pulmonologist |
Please comment like a doctor. | 3yrold having rash. specially under armpits and his thighs too. he can’t sleep at night due to that. i’ve tried lotion to hydrate. he had minor eczema when born but not too serious what can i do? don’t want to take him to hospital due to virus! | rash. how long has it been going on? may be food allergies, most common are dairy products so you could try a week with no dairy and see if there is a change, others allergens include eggs , wheat. could try zyrtec children's 2 ml once a day and see if it helps itching. rarely i have seen strep manifest with rash for w... |
Please comment like a doctor. | how do i know if i have a normal cold or maybe the corona virus. my sinuses are congested and i have a post nasal drip which causes sporadic episodes of dry cough outbreaks. i don’t have a fever, but my body is stiff since i hiked 100km in 4 days.? | common cold with sin. the corona virus causes a fever,sore throat ,acute lower resp symptoms such as painfull cough and rep distress ( wheezing)your symptoms are very unlikely to be covid-19. |
Please comment like a doctor. | what risk am i from coronavirus as i have vte? | in brief: vte i am unaware that vte (venous thromboembolism) is associated with increased risk for severe infection. keep in mind at 42 your risk is low for severe infection. otherwise do not smoke or start. consider vitamin d3 and vitamin c and make sure you stay active. also social distancing is not social isolation.... |
Please comment like a doctor. | good morning i have all the symptoms for the coronavirus except a high fewer. i have been in contact with someone (who now also are displaying these symptoms) who are staying with a person who visited india in the last few weeks. should i be worried? | in brief: symptoms glad you are not ignoring your symptoms. follow the following guidelines: https://www.healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care-guidelines/self-quarantine-guide. keep in mind that the virus will very likely be of lesser course in someone your age. best to isolate and do the things you would normally do to tre... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have been sick for over a week. i went to my doc and he prescribed me meds. i have been on antibiotics for 3/5 days and i’m not feeling better. i have shortness of breath, tightness in chest, barking cough, dull headache, body ache. please advise. | notify. given worsening symptoms and muscle aches likely your have some type flu bug. barking cough is typically more of a sign of virus. given recent problems with covid your worsening symptoms should be double checked. . |
Please comment like a doctor. | hello, i need to go to my dr. to get my prescription refilled. due to the corona virus i really don't want to get out and sit in a busy office just for a prescription refill. perscription refill? | in brief: may do video consult covid-19 pandemic at this time, so one's doctor may want to consult by video instead of requiring an in-person visit. some medications are refillable by video, others are not. in this pandemic, one's primary care doctor, who knows the patient well, can usually get meds to the patient with... |
Please comment like a doctor. | am i at risk for covid-19 in the united states? | covid infections will likely pick up over the next few weeks in us. avoiding travel and following hand washing recommendations are probably the most important prophylactic measures. |
Please comment like a doctor. | can covid-19 be transmitted sexually? can any coronavirus be transmitted sexually? | sort of. if you are having sex with someone who has covid-19 you are quite at risk of getting it. high likelihood if kissing and having intercourse but it may not be transmitted through intercourse but the closeness in an intimate situation like that with someone who is infected gives a high likelihood of transmission. |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have thing in my eyes and are painful, and sometimes giving me headaches? | in brief: eye pain eye pain can be for various reasons. bilateral eye pain would be less likely foreign body although dusts can cause this. conjunctivitis can be bilateral from either bacteria, virus or allergies. light exposure can cause eye irritation. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | i went to the dr for a cough and fever on march 5. they diagnosed me with bronchitis. i was not doing any better, so i returned to the dr on march 15. they sent me to the er to get tested for covid. at the er they ran a number of tests including a covid t | in brief: question you have not posted a question. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi i am 39 years old and returned from germany 19 days ago. yesterday i started getting a sore throat, runny nose. today i have sinus pressure and a headache with a blocked nose, throat seems to be improving. should i get tested. if so how? | stay home. stay at home, rest, drink fluids and monitor your temperature. your symptoms are more consistent with a cold or sinus infection. nasal saline and a decongestant may be helpful. if you develop covid symptoms including dry cough, fever, and/or shortness of breath, testing is indicated. report fever and shortne... |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have a dry cough and sore throat. should i be scared of contacting of covid 19? | no. fear does not help us right now. this thing is coming. angela merkel said 70% of us will get it. rather stay isolated and access your doctor via a telephonic consult and keep drinking fluids and also boost your immunity. |
Please comment like a doctor. | i was given doxycycline while in the hospital for pneumonia and took it several days when home. since march 3rd i have had loose bowels. i took peto-bismol for a week and no help a week ago i started imodium softgetl and only little help...then i read about probiotics and started taking ultimate flora probiotic 80 bill... | hello and welcome to ‘ask a doctor’ service.i have reviewed your query and here is my advice.imodium is having loperamide. it is not a good drug for diarrhea. so you should not take it. you should definitely take probiotics as they are the first line treatment for diarrhea. along with probiotics, eat more curd and yogu... |
Please comment like a doctor. | my wife just found out that she sat next to someone on tuesday who is being tested for the coronavirus. person is being tested as his wife was tested positive. please advise next steps. | stay home. right now stay home, keep reporting here. there should be home to home testing coming soon. mild corona virus is easy to treat at home. treat everyone right now as if they have it, including everyone in your home. |
Please comment like a doctor. | my mom was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia back in late december. after a round of antibiotics, she felt much better but the xray still showed pneumonia. a round of stronger antibiotics were then given to her. she went back for a follow up xray last week and the xray now shows the pneumonia is in both lungs. the str... | thanks for your question on healthcare magic. i can understand your concern. radiological resolution takes 2-3 weeks in pneumonia. so it is possible that patient of pneumonia is improved symptomatically but still show pneumonia on chest x ray. so in my opinion, you should should waiting for 2 weeks more. get done repea... |
Please comment like a doctor. | where can i be tested for covid 19? | your local doctor, local health department, we have no idea here what your set up is where you live. |
Please comment like a doctor. | how do i book a virtual consultation with my doctor for covid-19? | in brief: call your doctor call your doctor's office for instructions would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | hello, i am a student and dealing with a microbiology assignment.i am given a paitent sample.my paitent is 4 years old -diagnosis pneumonia - summary of peresent illness =recurrant colds, ear infections,and bronchitis.she has been sick for past 3 weeks. developed a fever yesterday.also nausia and vomiting,muscle aches.... | helloas you explain cefuroxime or the group of kinolones are the right choice of treatmentregardsdr.jolanda |
Please comment like a doctor. | hi, i have a bad cough, sinus congestion and body aches but no fever. should i consult with a doctor regarding the current covid19 pandemic? | in brief: most likely not c most likely sinusitis or seasonal allergy. try to access a telelphonic or virtual consult to discuss thoroughly with someone. for now stay home stay safe. treat yourself and all in your family as if they have covid for now =it's safer. would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | if you are tested positive for covid-19, and your fever keeps going up daily (100 to 101 to 102 to 103), what should you do if all other symptoms remain the same? | consider chest image. pneumonia may occur and if you continue to spike fevers, please see your pcp for a chest image and reevaluation. testing for additional bacterial and viral causes may be performed at the same time. stay at home at least for three days after the fever has broken and avoid contact with others. . |
Please comment like a doctor. | what are my chances of becoming severely unwell with the coronavirus, as i have type 1 diabetes? | in brief: high diabetes -especially uncontrolled is a probem, if you are well controlled similar to rest of population, no one really spared so to speak, stay home, if you need to consult do so telephonically would you like to video or text chat with me? |
Please comment like a doctor. | i have had constant chest inf was hospitalised for 4 days said they think phnewmonia out now still on lots of anti biotics and steroids however i'm still sweating have right lower back pain and still really coughing and short of breath. i am mbl deficency and alpha 1 | helloyes according to the history it might be pneumonia.continue the current treatment.regardsdr.jolanda |
Please comment like a doctor. | is mild intermittent asthma an elevated risk group for covid 19 complications? if so, should i continue to use my inhalers when it's occasionally necessary or will the steroids in them put me at more risk? thank you. | in brief: maybe being over 50 with a medical condition like intermittent asthma makes you at higher risk for any respiratory illness including covid19. it appears to be less an issue for children and youth. |
Please comment like a doctor. | my son who is 19, suffered from mono last spring with a tonsillar abscess requiring hospitalization for steroid and antibiotic infusion. due to how ill he was, they did not want to remove the tonsils but recommended he have them removed when he improved. he went off to college, became ill, was diagnosed with pneumonia ... | hello dear , hiwarm welcome to healthcaremagic.comi have evaluated your query thoroughly .* suggestions for better recovery in this case - maintain hydration with plenty of liquids .- balanced nutritious diet .- avoid excess sugar , spicy , oily , non veg , chilled beverages .- gargles with salted lukewarm water added ... |
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