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i would like to cancel my appointment for tomorrow?

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Not what we do: This is a health information site where  volunteer docs primarily in the US answer questions based on information you write in your post. We have no access to or information about scheduling appointments with anyone anywhere. We do not offer scripts/notes/referrals or other forms of direct patient care.

Question 2

ii am due for my six monthly cardiac check but my cardiologist rooms are in a hospital . i have no problems but l am hypertensive i would like to  cancel my appointment. do you agreee

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NO: Please do not cancel important medical visits if your dr is open. Problems with BP and heart can result in serious problems or even death. Take the appropriate precautions. Wear a mask, follow social distancing protocols, bring your own pen to sign forms and wash/sanitize hands after touching anything. Hospitals are taking extensive steps to prevent infecting patients, especially outpatients.

Question 3

i like be fat i'm 37kg?

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HEIGHT: Need a height to determine the body mass index. You may need to seek help for an eating disorder.

Question 4

what are nerve blocks like?

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Different options: There are different kinds. When used for surgery, they make the part of the body numb--for example, they are often used for shoulder surgery. Often a nerve block is put in to help with postop pain, for total knee replacement as an example. Depending on the medication used, they may block movement as well as sensation. Talk to your anesthesiologist about exactly what kind would be best for you.

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what does a cisier feel like?

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HIghly variable: It is very variable depending on where the seizure starts and how much of the brain is involved. Some feel like jerking or burning in one part of the body, while others consist of a complete loss of awareness, sometimes preceded by an aura (rising sensation in the stomach, tingling, etc).  If the seizure involves a convulsive spell, you can be confused and disoriented for some time afterward.

Question 6

what's puestow procedure like?

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Chronic pancreatitis: Medical known as lateral .Pancreaticojejunonsotomy. Major abdominal surgery for relief of pain associated with chronic pancreatitis. Surgery consists of opening pacreatic from one end to other(from head to tail)slit open duct is then sutured to  loop of proximal small bowel, jejunum. This permits pancreatiuc juices to drain directly into the small bowel without having to travel down length of duct.

Question 7

what is polmonary testing like?

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Spirometry/PFT: Its as easy as breathing. Unless a metacholine challenge test is performed in an asthmatic patient.

Question 8

could bugs feel pain like humans?

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Yes: It has been shown that crustaceans, which are somewhat close to many insects on the evolutionary tree, have nociceptors, or neurons/receptors that sense pain. While we can not be sure if insects can sense pain, it is likely they have some primitive pain sensation.

Question 9

what's does carpotunle feel like?

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Carpal tunnel : Common carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include: weakness, tingling, pain & / or numbness in the fingers or palm.

Question 10

is it weird that i like the darkness?

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Not Necessarily: Liking darkness over lots of light is a preference many people have. Who wouldn't prefer to watch a movie in the darkness of a theater?  Also sleep speialist know we sleep much better in rooms with no light. Some migraine sufferers find that darkness helps improve their migraine. As long as it isn't interfereing with your work or daily enjoyment of life, stay in the dark if you prefer! dark.

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