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A 17-year-old female asked:
i have 17y girl she had chronic pulmonary embolism she take her medicines but the situation is getting worse because she got dizzy doctor said she should do pulmonary embolism surgery she is healthy girl im worried about surgery is there any risk?
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Filter: Reasons for placement of filter include the following: free-floating thrombus in IVC, PE and limited cardiac reserve, prophylaxis for trauma, spinal cord injury, parapalegia, prophylaxis before surgery, poor compliance with anticoagulation. Dizziness in itself can be a separate issue. However, if worsening PE the cause on anticoagulant then this is rational step.
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I was in an accident 3months ago had X-ray of my neck due to whiplash. I've been seeing a chiropractor but it still hurts. Should I get an mri?
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
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Yes if not improved: If you are still hurting without any real improvement or if it is feeling worse, then a MRI would be indicated unless the pain is mild and not affecting your life.
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A 67-year-old male asked:
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Dr. Ronald Galyonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
Yes and No: Early in the recovery it is not unusual to have swelling from the knee down into the ankle and foot. With healing proper circulation is reestablished and usually the swelling returns to a more normal state. Ice, elevation, and compression and education may help but if the swelling persist too long more aggressive treatment may be needed.
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Can bronchitis and an upper respiratory tract infection elevate liver function?
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
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A 30-year-old male asked:
If I had a seizure 14 years ago in my sleep with my eyes just rolling no convulsions what kind would that be all my records were lost?
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Dr. William Goldieanswered
Pediatric Neurology 48 years experience
Back off: Jeff - please find yourself a good doctor to talk to face to face. Do not keep sending the same questions. Set your mind at ease and resolve your conflicts. That will be the only way to resolve your concerns!
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