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A 23-year-old male asked:
i went to er for hurting bowel movement stool soft blood in rectum burning doc says anal fissue is this hemorrhoids? should get removed i see doc wed
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Dr. Nina Hallanswered
Specializes in General Surgery
Can't tell online: Sounds like er doctor did good physical examination if they saw fissure. Avoid constipation, (metamucil daily), keep your appointment we'd and see what advice surgeon has for you!
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Is rapid heart rate and low blood pressure with the shakes a sign of adrenal insufficiency?
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No: Not a specific group of symptoms for insufficiency.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
I had my kidney stone removed by scope and stent removed 6 days after. Is it normal to still feel pain?
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A 41-year-old member asked:
I recently had surgery on my left knee for a meniscus tear. They removed approximately 33% of the cartilage, will I be able to run still?
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Dr. John Ayresanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: You should be able to run with minimal risk of accelerating any arthritic problems in your knee.
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Dr. Abdul Ahmed commented
Orthopedic Surgery 41 years experience
Some tears are repairable. Some have to be removed to prevent locking of the knee. You should be abl
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Dr. Brian Badman commented
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
The meniscus functions as a load bearing shock absorber to the knee. Assuming your tear was medial this will accelerate any underlying degenerative condition and can predispose you to early arthritic involvement. Most literature out there would support this statement so disagree with Dr. Ayres on this regard. There are many alternatives to running as this long term is not going to be the best exercise for your knee. We were given a brain so we didn't have to outrun the dinasours. We are not meant for running. Would advise alternative cardio activities for longterm health of your knee such as swimming or biking.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What blood thinner can I take after my carotid surgery if stomach ulcers make it impossible for me to take aspirin?
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Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
It depends: Generally Aspirin is still safe in those with a history ulcers so long as acid medications such as omeprazole, nexium, (esomeprazole) protonix, prevacid, etc are taken along with it to prevent recurrence. You should have taken a similar medication to heal the ulcer. If you are allergic to Aspirin or intolerant for some other reason a medication such as Plavix may be reasonable. Discuss with your doctor.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
I have yellow rings around my mouth and hands/feet are yellow (eyes aren't and liver enzymes normal) what could this be?
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Carotenemia: Infants who take an excessive amount of so called "yellow vegetables" such as sweet potato, carrot, and tomato develop yellow stain over their palms, soles, and face especially around the nose. Harmless!
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