A 40-year-old member asked:
will antibiotic maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops lessen the effectiveness of my birth control pills?
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Dr. Glenn Pomeranceanswered
Ophthalmology 47 years experience
Unlikely: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) is a combination antibiotic/anti-inflammatory medication applied topically to the eye for infections and irritations of the eyelids and ocular surface. It is not significantly absorbed into the systemic circulation.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
My skin partially peeled off the bottom of my feet how can I prevent pain while walking?
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Dr. James Chenanswered
Sports Medicine 15 years experience
Multi-layer dressing: Use sterile dressing and antibiotic ointment over the exposed skin to prevent infection and promote healing. Use a second layer of dressing or gauze. In between the first and second layer apply a lubricant such as vaseline or petroleum jelly. Secure those layers with a roll gauze and tape. All of this goes under your sock and should prevent pain when walking.
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CA
A 35-year-old member asked:
What is a 6 week old baby take for a stuffy nose and maybe a soar throat?
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Dr. Laura Webbanswered
Pediatrics 13 years experience
No meds: Medications have not been proven successful at this age and pediatricians do not recommend any over the counter cough and cold medicines for kids under 6 years. For babies of this age a nasal aspirator can help remove the thick mucus in their noses- the blue bulb syringe can do the same. Humidification may also help. Most importantly keep them hydrated- increase the frequency of breastfeeding.
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TX
A 22-year-old member asked:
My 3 yr old have high fever, runny nose, vomiting, small rash on trunk, and is irritable.. Sister have fever but no vomiting.. Wht is this? Wht to do
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Sounds like viral: Although, it does sound like a viral infection, 3 days of fever is the most concerning factor. Vomiting in the 3 year old is not good either as it may cause dehydration along with fever. I'd take him to the nearest er for a check up.
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PA
A 19-year-old member asked:
Weight loss, terrible coughing, numbs on right face, right eye sight decreased, pain in right scapular muscle. What's wrong with daddy?
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Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 34 years experience
Need eval: If symptoms are on one side with weight loss - need immediate evaluation to rule out growth either i'n lungs or neck area. Better to make sure this is not cancerous.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
I suffer immensely from allergies. Itchy eyes.. Light sensitivity, blurred vision and rapid heart beat. I I don't know what i'm allergic to?
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Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
See an allergist: The symptoms you describe sound like allergies (except for the rapid heart beat). An allergist can teat you to determine what specific allergy you have. Additionally, you should have your primary care doctor evaluate your racing heart. In fact, this should be dealt with before the allergies are checked.
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