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how do doctors take somebody off of steroids?

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Carefully: More and longer in will take longer.  So consult your physician tomorrow.  Sorry, very little magic here.

Question 2

what do doctors do to take care of schizophrenia?

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Antipsychotic meds.: The major thrust of treatment at this time is use of atypical antipsychotic medications.  Family therapy is also important.

Question 3

what would doctors do to take care of a tapeworm?

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Med eval: Please see  your physician if you believe you could have a tapeworm so that you can  be acurately diagnosed. If you do have tapeworm or another parasite, you doctor can prescribe antiparasitice medication.

Question 4

can the doctors need to take blood for a strep test?

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No: Throat swab is fine for sore throat. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a streph throat test. If you have streph throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future compications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.

Question 5

what would doctors do to take care of a spider bite?

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Information: If the bite is from a non venemous spider, it should takd about three weeks. If the spider is venemous, it depends on the degree of envenomation of the tissue. If the bite develops a dark black center, it may reqire surgery to remove it and alow healing to occur. Spider venom can stay in the tissue a long time.

Question 6

how many doctors does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

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Depends on the bulb: Does it want to be screwed in?

Question 7

is there any oc meds i can take until i see my doctor?

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OTC meds: There are all kinds of otc drugs available, but you didnt specify your problem. Write back so we can answer your question more succinctly.

Question 8

how long does it take a doc to fill up seven cavities?

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Depends: Depends on many things. The type of cavities, size of cavities, location of cavities.  Also the type of filling material which the dentist uses for the restoration. Dentists work at their own pace. Some work in microscopic surgical loupes which can help them see decay that they might have missed with the unaided eye & it can take more time. The patient can also be a factor.

Question 9

how much blood do doctors take for routine blood tests?

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Depends: There are no routine tests. It depends on the types of tests to be done as various blood constituents need different types of preservatives and hence different colored tubes. Generally about 10 ml is sufficient.

Question 10

what would doctors do to take care of acid reflux fast?

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GERD: Avoid caffeine, alcohol and late meals.

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