Question 1

what are the symptoms of anemia? i was diagnoised with anemia, but i don't seem to notice any adverse effects, should i continue my treatment?

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Yes.  Continue.: Many times anemia develops so slowly that it does not cause symptoms.  But anemia could be assignor something more serious. So continue the treatments that are planned. Then you will need to follow up to make sure the anemia does not return.

Question 2

does continuous treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statins have any adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

More side effects : In addition to the other answer, muscle aches/breakdown and liver toxicity are rare side effects. Of note , many patients have taken statins for years without any problems.

Question 3

hi there.
in my routine gynaecological check-up last year a 1cm fibroid was detected and has since grown to 2cm. i'm not experiencing any adverse effects but i'm now wondering if i really have to wait for it to grow to get surgery. is there treatment?

Accepted Answer

Varies widely: For some fibroids grow very slowly over many years. For others they grow very quickly. There is no way to know how fast or slow your grew unless you had another sonogram at some other point in your life where you could compare the growth over time.

Question 4

im azoospermic and my testosterone is low nd have small testes so doctor has prescribed me anastrazole for the treatment ;wat are the adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

Monimal: It can cause lowering of HDL cholesterol, may worsen bone density if you're on it for over a year. If your testes are small, it may not work. Did you get genetic testing?

Question 5

are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't  cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

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Not really: All medications used after an ischemic stroke (cholesterol plaque rupture causing an interruption in blood flow) are treated with blood thinners. Some people are more sensitive to certain ones, so if you've had a GI bleed while on Plavix (clopidogrel), (clopidogrel) then talk to your neurologist. Plavix (clopidogrel) is usually the best, but start with aspirin 182 mg daily. If you still have strokes, then Aggrenox is the next step up.

Question 6

what are the side effects of icy hot for arthritis therapy ?

Accepted Answer

Local irritation: There are very few long term effects and not much gets absorbed into the body, however some people can be allergic to the compounds and develop a rash or inflammation where this is applied.  These will typically resolve if the therapy is stopped.

Question 7

what do chiropractors do in arthritis therapy?

Accepted Answer

A lot!: They manipulate your joints to maintain flexibility and strength, they may apply heat. They also teach you exercises to do at home and many are qualified to discuss different helpful supplements with you.
One thing they dont do is write prescriptions!

Question 8

what should i do before using icy hot arthritis therapy ?

Accepted Answer

Strength?: Clean the skin where you are applying it. Check what strength the icy hot ointment, cream or patch has (this is the % or strengh). Try it on in a small surface first to check for the effect. If it does not help try stronger %. Read the manufacturer recommendations. If it burns too much...Wipe it out.

Question 9

what are the goals and principles in arthritis therapy?

Accepted Answer

What arthritis?: For rheumatoid arthritis the goal, is to stop the progression of the disease with medicines like methotrexate, plaquanil, sulfalazines and others. For osteoarthritis the goal is to aliviate pain, improve function. Only preventing repetitive or occupational injuries to joints may prevent some of the disease, but otherwise there is no proven medicine to stop the progression of oa.

Question 10

is it possible that the hcg injections and diet don t work or have more adverse effects if you have no ovaries total hysterectomyh?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The HCG diet was originally developed by a.T.W. Simeons M.D. During the 1940's -1950's. It has been used all over the world for over 50 years. This method is extremely safe & effective when used under the care of an experienced & trained md. If you have severe hormonal imbalances this method may not work for you. You may need to address the hormone imbalances before using this method.

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What are the symptoms of anemia? i was diagnoised with anemia, but i don't seem to notice any adverse effects, should i continue my treatment?

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Does continuous treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statins have any adverse effects?

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Hi there. in my routine gynaecological check-up last year a 1cm fibroid was detected and has since grown to 2cm. i'm not experiencing any adverse effects but i'm now wondering if i really have to wait for it to grow to get surgery. is there treatment?

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Im azoospermic and my testosterone is low nd have small testes so doctor has prescribed me anastrazole for the treatment ;wat are the adverse effects?

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Are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

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What are the side effects of icy hot for arthritis therapy ?

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What do chiropractors do in arthritis therapy?

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What should i do before using icy hot arthritis therapy ?

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What are the goals and principles in arthritis therapy?

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Is it possible that the hcg injections and diet don t work or have more adverse effects if you have no ovaries total hysterectomyh?

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