A 39-year-old member asked:
might dogs spread eye infections to humans?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Unlikely: Most organisms are species specific and so a dog with an infected eye will not have a species that will transfer to humans. There are a few cross overs like rabies that can affect any mammal.
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Dr. Alan Mindlinanswered
Ophthalmology 50 years experience
Yes but rare: These are called zoonoses and can cause conjunctivitis and inlamed tear ducts. They are easily treated with common antibiotic drops and ointments. Dogs are considered clean compared to cats.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I was trimming my pubs with a sciossors & I accidentally cut my lip on the left sid. The skin is hanging of, it a smal cut & it was bleeding a litle but it stopped. Can I put vaseline? Will it heal with it?
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Pressure on wound: Put a small bandaid on it and if is still bleeding in the morning then see your doctor.If it is bleeding a lot then go to the er to get it to stop.Cover it with pressure and keep pressure for at least 20 minutes then keep bandaid and slowly remove it gently more pressure should get the bleeding to stop. It will heal but get it checked.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it normal to feel nose pain from adenoid removal?
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Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: Many people feel soreness in the back of their nose for a few days after adenoids ae removed.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
My daughter has these bumps that looks like ant bites on her face arms and legs its about 20-30 of them. What its this its been there for a week now?
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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalamanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Insect bites: It could be any insect bite. See the doctor if it does not clear up in few days. If it is itchy you can try Hydrocortisone cream and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
What can I take for irritated swollen eyes after allergic reaction?
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Treatment options: Try an antihistamine like zyrtec or Claritin and add some eye drops. Zaditor (ketotifen) is very good for allergies. It there is discharge, change in vision or pain then see your doctor.
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Sedalia, MO
A 38-year-old female asked:
I am 38 f obese with fatty liver. I have lost 42 lbs since march . My hair is falling out. Could this be a sign of cirrhosis?
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Probably not: Cirrhosis is not usually associated with hair loss.Any time there is a rapid reduction in weight or any kind of illness then we can see hair loss increase for several months. This type of hair loss comes back so not to worry. Good luck on your weight loss.
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