Question 1

i would like to know if i could get a referral letter to get a covid test please, i need to do one so that i can know if i'm able to work with sick patients tomorrow? would need to get results today if possible please?

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Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer health questions. You are welcome to post questions about health problems, but we don't treat or provide referral documents. We have no access to or information about your local healthcare options around the world where this site is seen.  Contact a local provider for such needs.

Question 2

i must have been bitten buy something yesterday and it was pain full/still is but now the bitten toe 3 from the left foot has no now is very red and purple and i can not see a puncture would may have been...help please

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Recommend : Recommend that you seek immediate care from an urgent care clinic or emergency department for a definitive answer and treatment.  Do not delay treatment as it may compromise the health of your foot.

Question 3

microhematuria in urine. im 25 years old. what are the most common possibilities of why its there? for sure no uti and not period blood because i wasnt on period. im scared and dont understand what it means. help please?

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: This is a bit of a complicated topic "microscopic hematuria.  Please consider a formal HealthTap consultation to help you more thoroughly understand the evaluation you have had so far and if any further evaluation is necessary.

Question 4

my serum iron level is 9 [range:14-28] ferritin is 18 [10-420] symptoms fatigue, headaches, dizziness do i need to use iron supplements/ferrous fumarate to increase it? whats the difference between serum iron and ferritin please?

Accepted Answer

: Iron level is not a good marker for iron deficiency by itself. Ferritin reflects your body's iron but many conditions increase the ferritin level even you may be relatively deficient in iron. TIBC should be done to know if you truly have low iron. By those # I'd say you may have low iron but not 100% sure and without Hb/Hct/MCV/MCH/TIBC, I could not say if you should take iron supplement or not.

Question 5

about a week ago i noticed that i was thirstier than usual. a few days later, i started dealing with dry mouth and throat. now , i am suddenly having trouble swallowing my saliva. i can swallow food and drinks fine. help please?

Accepted Answer

: Being thirster than usual, then feeling dry mouth and throat makes me wonder if you have new onset diabetes. Not being able to swallow saliva is unusal when food and drinks are no problem. However, it may be that your mouth is so dry it feels like there is not enough saliva to swallow.  You need to see a physician and be tested for diabetes and examined well and determine other tests too.

Question 6

need help please ?

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Visit Emergency Room: A person who has suicidal ideations (thoughts or plans), gestures, or attempts needs evaluation and treatment right away. The recommended way to get treatment is to visit an emergency room, by ambulance or by having a companion drive. In the US, the emergency phone number for an ambulance is 911. One can also find suicide prevention hotline numbers online, for his or her local area.

Question 7

i need help, please

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If you are having: thoughts about killing yourself, please be seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you.  If need be, you can call 911 for emergency services &amp; they can provide transport. You can call the National Suicide hotline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. Your Dr. can assess for mood disorder &amp; underlying medical conditions. Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help.

Question 8

please can you assist?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. but not many things other than herpes produce genital sores.

Question 9

conjunctitis cure please?

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Depends on cause: Of conjunctivitis, such as bacteria or viral infection, allergic reaction, or just irritation.  Consult with md ophthalmologist, because treatment for each one is different.

Question 10

i really need to no please?

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If you mean that: you try to please people too much or are too agreeable, you are talking about the need for assertiveness training.  "When I say no I fell guilty" and "Don't say yes when you want to say no" are to old but very useful books.  You can also see a clinical psychologist.  Peace and good health.  Work on being gentle but strong.

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I would like to know if i could get a referral letter to get a covid test please, i need to do one so that i can know if i'm able to work with sick patients tomorrow? would need to get results today if possible please?

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I must have been bitten buy something yesterday and it was pain full/still is but now the bitten toe 3 from the left foot has no now is very red and purple and i can not see a puncture would may have been...help please

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Microhematuria in urine. im 25 years old. what are the most common possibilities of why its there? for sure no uti and not period blood because i wasnt on period. im scared and dont understand what it means. help please?

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My serum iron level is 9 [range:14-28] ferritin is 18 [10-420] symptoms fatigue, headaches, dizziness do i need to use iron supplements/ferrous fumarate to increase it? whats the difference between serum iron and ferritin please?

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About a week ago i noticed that i was thirstier than usual. a few days later, i started dealing with dry mouth and throat. now , i am suddenly having trouble swallowing my saliva. i can swallow food and drinks fine. help please?

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