Question 1

what is this new drug fda approved by merrick used for? molnupiravir. it's an oral antiviral viral med. my son is in the hospital with covid-19 going to ask his pulmonary doctor would this be good to use or is this mostly used for outpatient?

Accepted Answer

: Molnupiravir, manufactured by Merck, is only used for outpatient settings for mild to moderate case of Covid-19 infection, preferably in the first 3 days and not later than 5 days after symptoms appear. This medication should not have much effects for your son's illness.

Question 2

need metric chart for average weight and height?

Accepted Answer

Website: For kids up to age 20:  http://www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/charts.Htm.

Question 3

i have muscles problem. my age is 30 and i am not merriad.

Accepted Answer

Elaborate please: When you  say muscle problems, do you mean muscle pain? Cramps? Spasm? I take it you mean you are not married.  Shouldn't be related to muscle problems anyways, unless it's causing much stress.

Question 4

how would one test the amount of visceral fat in ones body? are there guidelines to this metric?

Accepted Answer

Can check waist circ: Checking one's waist circumference can estimate one's visceral fat so that he can take action to improve health. Increased Risk of obesity-related disorders occurs if:  Man's WC 37 up to 40 inches (94 up to 102 cm), Woman's WC 31.5 up to 35 inches (80 up to 88 cm); Asian man's WC 35.5 up to ~100 inches, Asian woman's WC 31.5 up to ~35 inches.

Question 5

i would like a doctor review my health metrics?

Accepted Answer

Not done here: This site cannot review studies such as the one you mention. That has to be done through your own physician or the concierge site here in which you will pay for it to be done.

Question 6

why is it importent to lose weight before getting pregnant ? i'm at my 30th. 172m and 107k (metric system)

Accepted Answer

All about baby...: The reason everyone tells people to be at an appropriate weight before getting pregnant is that it is usually recommended to gain between 20-35 lbs. During pregnancy(depending upon body type) and there are problems that occur if one is too heavy(hypertension, diabetes, etc.) which are more risky to both the baby, and the mom to be, if they occur during the pregnancy.  Ask your ob/gyn about this!

Question 7

56 y.o. female, no weight issue till 75 mg effexor 12 year ago. gained 20+ lb on 5 ft/petite frame, constant struggle since. tried "16:8 diet". bio-metrics & life drastically improved in 7 mo. quit effexor/wd done. any chance losing those 20+ lb now?

Accepted Answer

.Lifestyle change: please get your Tsh checked.Condult your physician and inform him about stopping effexor and if you still need any other meds as alternative. 
For weight loss start with some light exercise like walking hor 10 mins a day and gradually built up to 30 mins a day in 2 months time.
Daily weight check and healthy eating avoiding fats  and refined sugars.Mainrain a food dairy keep strict calorie count.

Question 8

what is the oximeter metric for diagnosing pneumonia and on physical exam you would you hear crackles?

Accepted Answer

Pulse Oximeter: The pulse oximeter  measures your heart rate and oxygen content of blood. You may or may not hear abnormal breath sounds with lung exam.

Question 9

i had knee surgery, mensick tare, 3 weeks ago and they have already pulled 45cc of fluid & blood off and it has swelled up again.?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: The complication rates for arthroscopic meniscectomy range from 0.5% to 1.7%.
Complications of this procedure may include nerve or blood vessel damage, bleeding, infection, stiffening of the knee joint.
If you don’t have infection the other stuff will calm down, brace and medication usually will take of it.

Question 10

geriatrics doctors: are there specific physical exercises you recommend to senior or physical metrics they should track (i.e. balance/strength)?

Accepted Answer

Walking not running: Lately moderate wt lifting has been getting more interest.-- my physician father used to say" live a life  of moderation, ; it will be a longer one".

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What is this new drug fda approved by merrick used for? molnupiravir. it's an oral antiviral viral med. my son is in the hospital with covid-19 going to ask his pulmonary doctor would this be good to use or is this mostly used for outpatient?

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Need metric chart for average weight and height?

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I have muscles problem. my age is 30 and i am not merriad.

A member asked:

How would one test the amount of visceral fat in ones body? are there guidelines to this metric?

A member asked:

I would like a doctor review my health metrics?

A member asked:

Why is it importent to lose weight before getting pregnant ? i'm at my 30th. 172m and 107k (metric system)

A member asked:

56 y.o. female, no weight issue till 75 mg effexor 12 year ago. gained 20+ lb on 5 ft/petite frame, constant struggle since. tried "16:8 diet". bio-metrics & life drastically improved in 7 mo. quit effexor/wd done. any chance losing those 20+ lb now?

A member asked:

What is the oximeter metric for diagnosing pneumonia and on physical exam you would you hear crackles?

A member asked:

I had knee surgery, mensick tare, 3 weeks ago and they have already pulled 45cc of fluid & blood off and it has swelled up again.?

A member asked:

Geriatrics doctors: are there specific physical exercises you recommend to senior or physical metrics they should track (i.e. balance/strength)?

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