Question 1

i'm having lrti surgery how much down time?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: Typically 6 weeks of immobilization is needed after this type of surgery. Ot may also be needed for 6-8 weeks after immobilization has ended. Most people are back to regular activities by 3 months after surgery.

Question 2

cotrimoxazole how is it better than azithromycin in lrti in  aids pts?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Neither of these antibiotics is better or worse then the other; they are just used for different infections. In AIDS patients, cotrimoxazole is used mostly to treat or prevent pnumocystic pneumonia, whereas azithromcyin is used for mycobacterial infections. Both of these are common opportunistic infections in advanced AIDS. Either drug may be used for other kinds of LRTI. Discuss with doctor.

Question 3

after prc and lrti lower bone on thumb does not rise up. so next joint rises causing hyperextension of thumb. dr. doesn't know what to do.

Accepted Answer

??: sorry but not really sure what PRC stands for /as far as inability to extend the first metacarpal  lower bone of thumb ) with hyper extension of the "thumb joint" this is probably a combination of a lack of solid reattachment of the extensor pollicus brevis to the base of the metacarpal as well as some chronic or acute damage to the volar plate of the MCPJ ( thumb joint) 
this is not  uncommon

Question 4

can your cycle be late?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes . It can be affected by pregnacy, stress or other factors.

Question 5

is it normal to be late?

Accepted Answer

Period: I assume that you are referring to your period being late.  Many women, particularly young women have occasional irregular periods - a few days late, a few days early, heavier or lighter than usual.  Sometimes stress, fatigue, or inadequate sleep can be a factor.  If you are sexually active and had unprotected sex, then you should take a pregnancy test.

Question 6

44 year old,9 days late,?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: This can be normal, early indication of menopause,   pregnancy,or sign of other hormonal disorders( like hypothyroid). Get testing if you miss next month too

Question 7

5 days late should i worry?

Accepted Answer

If you have been: Sexually active, take home pregnancy test. Missed/late period: low body wt, obesity, weight ^ or v,  ^exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, perimenopause, just starting menstruation, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems. # 1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 8

what are the affects of lexi?

Accepted Answer

: What is lexi?

Question 9

how late do men stop growing?

Accepted Answer

Puberty: Hi!, Growth rates vary due to genetics,  genders and environments. Hormone issues can also have an effect. Generally People are done growing by their early 20's.  If a person continues to grow taller they may have a condition called Giantism and they should see an endocrinologist soon.

Question 10

is it bad to eat late at night?

Accepted Answer

Its probably: Not good to eat just before you sleep.  Time of night is probably not as important as how much time elapses between your meal and sleep.

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44 year old,9 days late,?

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