Question 1

why do i always have panic attacks at the doctor's office? what can i do to avoid this?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: You could be having 'white coat hypertension' you must practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques and discuss with your md how you feel, may be second opinion and see if another md makes you feel comfortable.

Question 2

hello doctors i was at office and they sent me to pick files. i picked a red file and it had sticky liquid which i touched with my hands after i washed my hands.i have no wounds in my hands am i at risk of hiv?

Accepted Answer

Not HIV: A superficial or deep infection remains possible if having a superficial wound. HIV transmission otherwise is not possible in above scenario.

Question 3

left ear feels weird, sore throat, lymph nodes are on and off swollen. doesnt hurt when swallowing. most likely had covid the beginning of last month (lost sense of smell and taste). trying to avoid the doctors office?

Accepted Answer

Covid: At this time your symptoms aren't characteristic of classic  covid infection, but nevertheless you should isolate yourself from others until you've been without symptoms for 7 days. Drink adequate room temperature fluids. If true earache is present or if you develop fever, cough or breathing difficulties, call your physician for instructions about examination,testing and treatment.

Question 4

have any men ever worn women's lingerie to a doctors office?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients wear the most amazing things to visit their doctor.  Lingerie is certainly within that category.

Question 5

when doing a siemen analysis do i bring a sample at home or provide a sample while at the doctors office?

Accepted Answer

See below: The semen must be examined as soon as possible after ejaculation. It would be best to collect at the lab where the test will be done. Call the laboratory and ask them for their recommendation. The lab must be organized so that the analysis takes place as soon as the specimen is received. It can also be done at home in some cases. Again, ask the lab for their protocol.

Question 6

i'm 24 and height has decreased. i used to be 5'8.5" at the doctors office and i recently got checked there with a height of 5'7". what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

It: Shouldn't unless your posture has changed or discrepancy on measurement technique.

Question 7

ii am 43 and i have never enjoyed the doctors office so i  tried to stay out  of them . i haven't had a physical in 20 yrs or longer  and that makes me a little nervous . ?

Accepted Answer

Physical: I think it 43 you ought to have at least a physical every 3 to 4 years you need to have your blood checked and it would be a good idea to do that this year

Question 8

can you have thermachoice done in your doctors office?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes if they have the proper equipment and monitors

Question 9

are the tests at doctors offices more accurate than hpts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only: Slightly if it is a urine test. Hpts gave become pretty sensitive. However if your doctor does a blood test than that will be much better/more sensitive than ursine based hpts.

Question 10

why are doctors offices making people apply to be a patient now?

Accepted Answer

Reasons include...: America is a free society, so patients get to choose their doctors, and doctors get to choose their patients... Just like husbands and wives get to choose one another. It makes for much better relationships. Also, as each year has gone by, the number of primary care doctors has not increased enough to keep up with our population, so many doctors are already too busy to accept new patients.

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Why do i always have panic attacks at the doctor's office? what can i do to avoid this?

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Hello doctors i was at office and they sent me to pick files. i picked a red file and it had sticky liquid which i touched with my hands after i washed my hands.i have no wounds in my hands am i at risk of hiv?

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Left ear feels weird, sore throat, lymph nodes are on and off swollen. doesnt hurt when swallowing. most likely had covid the beginning of last month (lost sense of smell and taste). trying to avoid the doctors office?

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Have any men ever worn women's lingerie to a doctors office?

A member asked:

When doing a siemen analysis do i bring a sample at home or provide a sample while at the doctors office?

A member asked:

I'm 24 and height has decreased. i used to be 5'8.5" at the doctors office and i recently got checked there with a height of 5'7". what is the cause?

A member asked:

Ii am 43 and i have never enjoyed the doctors office so i tried to stay out of them . i haven't had a physical in 20 yrs or longer and that makes me a little nervous . ?

A member asked:

Can you have thermachoice done in your doctors office?

A member asked:

Are the tests at doctors offices more accurate than hpts?

A member asked:

Why are doctors offices making people apply to be a patient now?

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