Question 1

any contraindication of melatonin tablets?

Accepted Answer

No: With low doses and short term use (less than three months), there are few side effects.. I also checked for interactions with your other meds and you're good.

Question 2

are unna boots comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: An unna boot is a medicated gauze bandages used to treat venous stasis ulcers. The bandage is impregnated with zinc oxide and calamine which are thought to help promote healing, act as an antiseptic and have anti-itching properties. These boots are wrapped from the toes to just below the knee and are typically left on for one week. Venous stasis ulcers can be painful- this provides relief for many.

Question 3

what does contraindication mean?

Accepted Answer

Contraindication: It means something shouldn't be taken or done.

Question 4

what does no contraindication mean?

Accepted Answer

Contraindication: A contraindication is a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a specific form of medical therapy. A contraindication can be absolute, such as refraining from treating viral infections in children and teens with aspirin. A contraindication may also be relative, in which case the potential benefits of therapy may outweight the risks.

Question 5

can atherosclerosis be a contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what you mean. A contraindication to what? Exercising, flying an airplane, playing a sport? And it also would depend on how bad the atherosclerosis is. If it has not narrowed arteries enough to cause symptoms, then it probably would not lead to any restrictions.

Question 6

why is unna's boot not recommended for wheelchair-bound and bedridden patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unna boots can cause a slight decrease in circulation due to their constricting nature when placed.  When patients are bedridden and wheelchair bound, they may have a decrease in circulation which may be additive to the unna boot constriction and cause ischemia to the lower extremity.

Question 7

is estrogen an absolute contraindication for women who get migraines, or is it dependent on duration or severity of migraines?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: I'm not aware that estrogens are an absolute contraindication for women who have migraine headaches uncomplicated by hypertension or vascular disease, but a neurologist would be best qualified to advise you.

Question 8

why is asthma a contraindication for ketoralac?

Accepted Answer

Some have problems: A subset of asthmatics have Aspirin sensitive asthma.  If you have never had a problem with Aspirin or Ibuprofen making your asthma worse it is probably safe.  Aspirin sensitivity should be tested for and, if present, the usual treatment is desensitization plus daily, high dose aspirin.  See your allergist or pulmonologist for more details.

Question 9

how can the machines in the shop boots actually measure your body fat?

Accepted Answer

Body fat measurement: Most use electrical impedance but need to ask the person using them how it works.

Question 10

is there any contraindication to taking chlorthalidone and multaq?

Accepted Answer

Caution!: Chlorthalidone almost ALWAYS causes a low potassium which will un-do the beneficial effects of MulTaq. They're not contraindicated but you MUST have your potassium monitored and supplemented as needed to stay above 4.0!

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