Question 1

what do you think about injecting in the site of s total knree teplacement exparel. read about it and people have so much less pain with lit.

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No: I would strongly suggest that cortisone not be injected into a replaced knee. The metal and plastic components are unable to clear bacteria from the knee and the post-injection infection risk is much higher in these circumstances.

Question 2

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i would like a recommendation for a good dermatologist in johannesburg please. we were seeing karen koch at donald gordon but she has emigrated. my daughters skin is starting to break out - she is 15 and we would like to have it treated. ?

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Referrals: HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We are not a referral service. Recommend that you contact your health insurance company to find out if that is a covered benefit and if it is, to get a list of their covered network providers.

Question 3

hi, does the stiffness go away after knee surgery? it has been 15 weeks. it is on the front of the knee cap. thank you. from karen 08/31/2022?

Accepted Answer

: It should eventually if you diligently exercise that knee as advised by physical therapist. Your surgery has been more than 3 months so the recovery seems longer than average but you will get there. Good luck to your full recovery.

Question 4

my wife is admitted to hospital with 4 broken ribs 1 punctured the lung an liver damage.  shes out of icu admitted to normal ward but cant eat or drink due to being nauseous.  hospital kreeps giving meds but not working.  what can it be?

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Narcotics!: Always can be the cause of nausea after trauma. Have the docs consider NSAIDs!

Question 5

why don't autistic kids pretend play?

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Autistic kids: They do but the problem is with themselves and their imaginary world. They can't make the same connection with real world and their human associates.

Question 6

will signing up my child for martial arts lessons give him more discipline?

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Maybe: As in all coached sports, the quality of the coach will determine the quality of your child's experience.  Respect, personal responsibility, and discipline are emphasized in most martial arts programs; in fact they are also emphasized in most other sport programs. Help your child select activities which are fun for him or her. Your child  may need to try different ones out to find a 'best fit'.

Question 7

hello docs, is autism considered mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

No: While some children with autism may have mental retardation, many of them are actually quite intelligent. Some of them learn how to excel at things and lead actually quite productive lifestyles. Those unfortunately who do have true mental retardation however do not fare so well in life. Best wishes.

Question 8

learning disabilities diagnostic clinic for preemies. anyone tried this?

Accepted Answer

No: The question is not clear. Diagnostic evaluations exist for diagnosing learning disabilities in children.  Administered by trained personnel, these tests can idrntify learning disorders in most children. I do not know of any such clinics specifically for premies. If anyone does, please comment.

Question 9

anyone ever hear of nonverbal learning disorder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are more common in young children. You should seak a child psychologist or a child psychiatrist who specializes in learning disabilities and they will be better able to explain whether someone has it and how to deal with it.

Question 10

did helen keller have usher syndrome?

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No: She lost her hearing and eyesight from an acute illness as a child.

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What do you think about injecting in the site of s total knree teplacement exparel. read about it and people have so much less pain with lit.

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Hi i would like a recommendation for a good dermatologist in johannesburg please. we were seeing karen koch at donald gordon but she has emigrated. my daughters skin is starting to break out - she is 15 and we would like to have it treated. ?

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Hi, does the stiffness go away after knee surgery? it has been 15 weeks. it is on the front of the knee cap. thank you. from karen 08/31/2022?

A member asked:

My wife is admitted to hospital with 4 broken ribs 1 punctured the lung an liver damage. shes out of icu admitted to normal ward but cant eat or drink due to being nauseous. hospital kreeps giving meds but not working. what can it be?

A member asked:

Why don't autistic kids pretend play?

A member asked:

Will signing up my child for martial arts lessons give him more discipline?

A member asked:

Hello docs, is autism considered mental retardation?

A member asked:

Learning disabilities diagnostic clinic for preemies. anyone tried this?

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Anyone ever hear of nonverbal learning disorder?

A member asked:

Did helen keller have usher syndrome?

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