Question 1

i went on a 17mi hike through snow/river crossings on the way back the sun went down i was crossing a river and fell in temperature was below freezing hiked the last 5 miles to the car its been 24 hrs. i still feel cold deep down. hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

: That sounds like quite a trek. Assuming  you've stayed in a warm environment since this episode, are eating and drinking normally, and have no frostbite, then hypothermia is no longer a threat. There is a good chance you were hypothermic for at least that last five miles but that's something you recover from in minutes to a few hours once you warm up. 20 year old bodies have remarkable stamina

Question 2

what to do if i have a bit of muscle on my back but i need a chiro to realign my spine and scapula would it still be possible?

Accepted Answer

Consider: Active exercise therapy along with chiropractic care since anything that is done to you passively will only give you limited relief.

Question 3

my coccyx is abnormally protruded that i cannot do crunches without it grinding on the floor. do i need to wear a body brace to realign my spine?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I doubt there is anything abnormal about your coccyx. The easiest way to determine the cause of the problems is to see a doctor, have the area examined and x rays done.

Question 4

what is risk of waterskiing in a river?

Accepted Answer

Water Skiing: Water skiing in a river may have risks of floating debris from trees or tree branches just under the surface of the water.  It is best to know your environment before skiing in any area.

Question 5

can there be any medication for ross river or barmah disease?

Accepted Answer

Ross River: This is caused by a virus in australia, transmitted by mosquitoes. Treatment is supportive, by keeping fever down until it takes its course.

Question 6

what are risks from drinking out of a river like amazon or ganges?

Accepted Answer

High risk water: There's a long list of gastrointestinal illness, including parasitic diseases (amoebiasis, giardiasis), bacterial diseases (shigellosis, salmonellosis), and viral diseases (hepatitis a).  Don't drink the water without boiling, adding bleach, or using water purification tablets. You can find guidelines for water purification on the cdc website.

Question 7

i received seretide 50/200 from river east supplies...affiliated with canadadrugs.com  the diskus came in a white gsk package but no foil was present.

Accepted Answer

Might not be: as effective, this foil protects against humidity which can affect the drug potency while stored, better call them for replacement or explanation

Question 8

can u swim in river with stiches?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If they're removable sutures, if the dressing is still on, or if there's a bond that will need to come off, the usual advice to keep things dry applies. Otherwise, i'm glad you enjoy swimming.

Question 9

i collect rocks and deal with river bed dirt and mud. i'm not sure what tet shot i got but it was six years ago. do i need another?

Accepted Answer

Every 10 years: As long as you had the tetanus, diphtheria (Td) and pertussis triple shot series as a child, every ten years is fine for a tetanus booster.

Question 10

how risky is it to drink river water?

Accepted Answer

It is a risk.: The risk depends on what river you are drinking from. If it was the cuyahoga river in cleveland i would worry. If it was a river in glacier national park, i would drink it.

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I went on a 17mi hike through snow/river crossings on the way back the sun went down i was crossing a river and fell in temperature was below freezing hiked the last 5 miles to the car its been 24 hrs. i still feel cold deep down. hypothermia?

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What to do if i have a bit of muscle on my back but i need a chiro to realign my spine and scapula would it still be possible?

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My coccyx is abnormally protruded that i cannot do crunches without it grinding on the floor. do i need to wear a body brace to realign my spine?

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What is risk of waterskiing in a river?

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Can there be any medication for ross river or barmah disease?

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What are risks from drinking out of a river like amazon or ganges?

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I received seretide 50/200 from river east supplies...affiliated with canadadrugs.com the diskus came in a white gsk package but no foil was present.

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Can u swim in river with stiches?

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I collect rocks and deal with river bed dirt and mud. i'm not sure what tet shot i got but it was six years ago. do i need another?

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How risky is it to drink river water?

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