Question 1

dr said lab results are normal. rbc 5.24 is higher than range &urinalysis showed caox 1 + and clarity: sl cloudy higher than range. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Drink more water: What is your hemoglobin level? If that is normal, do not be concerned about RBC count. Calcium oxalate crystal in urine warrants that you drink more water. See the suggestion below:
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 2

to clarify a prev question, is it possible autoimmune thyroiditis can cause consistant low positive rheumatoid factor, sed rate, ch50, and crp?

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Yes: All these are also markers of inflammation and thus often associated with autoimmune diseases as well.

Question 3

i need cash back?

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Question 4

chip pretzels bad for you?

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Depends if you're: sensitive to gluten or not, then it's not great for you. Also, sometimes these pretzels have a lot of salt added to them, and that may not be good for you if you are salt-sensitive hypertensive. As a once-in-a-blue moon treat, it may not be harmful, but not if you are eating too many, and overindulging. Less is more on most fast food products!

Question 5

could it be broken or chipped ?

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Tooth vs bone: Do you have a broekn bone or tooth? Need to clarify question

Question 6

why do i need to chew ice alot?

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Habit: We need to eat, and drink water, and breathe.  Feeling one must chew ice or some other nonessential behavior means it may have risen to a habit or even a compulsion.  Compulsions usually interfer with activities and tend to produce a lot of anxiety if they are nto performed.  Clincial psychologists can help with habits and compulsions with cognitive behavioral techniques.

Question 7

how can you manage a port-cath?

Accepted Answer

Instructions: There would be little care that a person themself would do for a port-a-cath. See your doctor regularly, follow their instructions, and have regular catheter injection or flushing performed at your doctor's office as directed.

Question 8

what does "presentation=ceph" mean?

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Head down: Presentation refers to the part of the fetus that will be "presenting" first at birth.  A cephalic presentation is a baby that is head down-- the normal presentation for birth.

Question 9

sex chatting with lover is good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Just between you two: The answer to this must be agreed between the two of you. That's sometimes easier said than done - since when you're in love you want to please your partner and may agree w/out knowing how you'll feel. So, it must be carefully felt out over time. In itself, it is fine but if it scares either of you, you need to take it slowly or let it go. Let love be your guide.

Question 10

does chewing a tablet reduce its effect?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For some medications, chewing it does not matter.  For some medications that are timed released, chewing them could alter the way the medication works.  Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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Dr said lab results are normal. rbc 5.24 is higher than range &urinalysis showed caox 1 + and clarity: sl cloudy higher than range. what does it mean?

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To clarify a prev question, is it possible autoimmune thyroiditis can cause consistant low positive rheumatoid factor, sed rate, ch50, and crp?

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I need cash back?

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Chip pretzels bad for you?

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Could it be broken or chipped ?

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Why do i need to chew ice alot?

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How can you manage a port-cath?

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Sex chatting with lover is good or bad?

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Does chewing a tablet reduce its effect?

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