Question 1

i want my doctor when admitted to hospital. how can i insist he call the shots? he knows me best.

Accepted Answer

You can't: Sorry. The system is changing. Many hospitals now have "hospitalist services" who take over when you're admitted. Even in hospitals using the older system, your doctor must necessarily be in an "on-call" schedule since he/she can't be available all the time. Electronic medical records make "hand-off" communications excellent though. I advise that you see your doctor in the office after discharge.

Question 2

how do i get to be admited to hospital with cronick chest pain i do see my doctor but i, m still sick in daily for long time just like further testing ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to happen: In this age of medicine, patients typically do not get admitted to the hospital for a "workup".  Evaluations are done as an outpatient.  Admissions are for acute problems.  Even my elective open heart surgeries come into the hospital on the day of surgery.    The workup for surgery is all done through an outpatient approach.

Question 3

i was admitted to hospital more than 3 times as my o2 levels do not stay above 90% breathing on my own, and drops down to 80% under physical activity. i was advised by the doctor that if i could get an oxygen concentrator for home he would release me?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: The work up should include imaging, a walk test, pulmonary testing and ruling out a pulmonary embolism. COVID 19 screening advised. If you have COVID 19, supplemental home oxygen may be ordered by your physician and their office can check the insurance coverage.

Question 4

my mother is 83 years. she is in constant pain all over her body. she was admitted to hospital and the doctor on duty said that the salt in her body is very low. can this be why she is in pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Muscle spasms/cramps/pain can be due to low sodium levels. Don't know enough about her case to comment further.

Question 5

high bilirubin, jaundice, itchy, nothing else found in blood test. admitted to hospital. doctors have not found cause. can eggs be a problem?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you mean that eating eggs caused jaundice, that is unlikely.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

2 weeks ago i was admitted to hospital and had my endometriosis removed. my doctor also recommend the mirana. my breast have become very sensitive and my lower stomach area feels very heavy and bloated.

Accepted Answer

Endometriosis ?'s: If endometriosis has been diagnosed and treated surgically, it is generally impossible to either remove all the existing endometriosis, or to prevent continuing symptoms of pelvic/abdominal pain or accumulation of new lesions of endometriosis. It is generally recommended to use low dose oral BCP's, not an IUD to preserve fertility and retard new lesions.

Question 7

suffering from a kidney stone and urinary tract infection since 22 feb. was admitted to hospital and advised that doctor will have to remove kidney stone and and do a scope.  the doctor is not reliable and cancelled my procedure the night before.

Accepted Answer

Second opinion : Depending on the stone position, size, and location you may be eligible for a different treatment to spare the kidney, a second option is worthwhile regardless. Good,luck

Question 8

i am 16 weeks pregnant and have flu. my employer's baby (12 weeks old) who i have a lot of contact with, was recently admitted to hospital with pneumonia and whooping cough. will it be advisable for me to rather contact my doctor for an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: I would. Lots of contact with an infant with whooping cough makes you at risk for it &amp; if you already have flu it may be more intense. Your doc could give you preventive meds to avoid the worst of it. In adults it causes a bronchitis with a prolonged cough lasting months. It is not so risky to the fetus but could make you a carrier that infects others.

Question 9

my sister just collapsed a few hours ago and still in sleep. took to hospital but all things normal. doctors saying let her. its being 6 hours.

Accepted Answer

Unless she was: severely sleep deprived, "collapsing" into a "normal" sleep is not very typical. If she is not arousable, then there is more a likely a true problem.

Question 10

started at level 8 of bilirubin when gone to hospital now at level 30 after a month and doctors said they can't do anything to help. please help me?

Accepted Answer

Expert consults: with both a gastroenterologist(GI) and a hematologist may help answer your questions: I cannot understand any doctor saying "they can't do anything". Your liver and blood must be evaluated so here are simple ideas:
1- close your computer- cannot be diagnosed online.
2- Get referrals to GI and hematology- most hospitals have referral services.
3- get second opinions.

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How can I request my doctor to admit me to hospital

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I want my doctor when admitted to hospital. how can i insist he call the shots? he knows me best.

A member asked:

How do i get to be admited to hospital with cronick chest pain i do see my doctor but i, m still sick in daily for long time just like further testing ?

A member asked:

I was admitted to hospital more than 3 times as my o2 levels do not stay above 90% breathing on my own, and drops down to 80% under physical activity. i was advised by the doctor that if i could get an oxygen concentrator for home he would release me?

A member asked:

My mother is 83 years. she is in constant pain all over her body. she was admitted to hospital and the doctor on duty said that the salt in her body is very low. can this be why she is in pain?

A member asked:

High bilirubin, jaundice, itchy, nothing else found in blood test. admitted to hospital. doctors have not found cause. can eggs be a problem?

A member asked:

2 weeks ago i was admitted to hospital and had my endometriosis removed. my doctor also recommend the mirana. my breast have become very sensitive and my lower stomach area feels very heavy and bloated.

A member asked:

Suffering from a kidney stone and urinary tract infection since 22 feb. was admitted to hospital and advised that doctor will have to remove kidney stone and and do a scope. the doctor is not reliable and cancelled my procedure the night before.

A member asked:

I am 16 weeks pregnant and have flu. my employer's baby (12 weeks old) who i have a lot of contact with, was recently admitted to hospital with pneumonia and whooping cough. will it be advisable for me to rather contact my doctor for an appointment?

A member asked:

My sister just collapsed a few hours ago and still in sleep. took to hospital but all things normal. doctors saying let her. its being 6 hours.

A member asked:

Started at level 8 of bilirubin when gone to hospital now at level 30 after a month and doctors said they can't do anything to help. please help me?

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