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Tear Flo Medication
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The path of tears is blocked which is causing infection.Should she under go surgery or depend on medication?

Surgery is likely to: Provide better results, provided it is done by a surgeon skilled in this type of operations. ...Read more
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What is the typical treatment for a muniscus tear is there surgery involved? What kind of pain medication and how long is recovery?

Hello. : Hello. I don't know the extent of your injury. Often, arthroscopic surgery is done to the knee. This means that the surgery is done internally, without filleting the knee open. Without knowing more about your injury it is hard to say how long the recovery would be. If there is a small tear and that is removed, your recovery time could be four to six weeks. (this doesn't mean you need to lie in bed for four to six weeks; but you wouldn't want to be playing sports). It the doctor only needed to remove loose bodies from the joint space, that recovery might take two to four weeks. It the meniscus requires repair, it could take four months or longer for a full recovery. Often patients are prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Narcotics are often prescribed post operatively to control pain. ...Read more
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Several doctors no one can answer why my skin on my forearm is tearing, ripping, and brusing . I do not take any medication . Can any one help.

Easy bruising: Easy bruising may be due to blood platelet problems, vit c deficiency, vasculitis affecting capillaries, Aspirin or NSAID use, or liver disorders. I recommend an evaluation by a hematologist to determine the cause. Easy bruising will show up in thin skinned areas like the forearms and back of hands. Nose and gum bleeding can occur. ...Read more
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Is it ok to have careful anal sex after a month from the anal tear healing? A month of medication & wait another month to make sure the tear is safe?

Ask your surgeon: The tear may be related to trauma, constipation, and scarring. Best to talk with your doctors who treated your anal tear. They know your case best and will give you best advise on decreasing your risk for recurrence. ...Read more
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Please help! I have been itchy from head to toe for about 6 weeks now. Haven't changed any products or medications. I'm starting to tear my skin up.

See a doctor : You could be having an allergic reaction. You could also have scabies. Get evaluated and treated by your doctor. I hope you are back to normal soon. ...Read more
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When my lips get dry the corner of my lips tear Wats is the cause n what is it called. Is there medication to prevent it?

Angular cheilitis: This condition is multifactorial and it can be caused by infections, mechanical factors, nutritional deficiencies, or skin conditions. I suspect yours may be mechanical in nature. Use lip moisturizers and correct any underlying vitamin deficiencies. ...Read more
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Can a person with anal fissure that has taken medication to heal the tear have anal sex after a long while let's say 2-3 months after the wound healed?

Yes: If the fissure has healed then with the right care then it is possible. ...Read more
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I have dry eye, is there a medication I can ask for to help my eyes produce their own tears? I'd prefer not to use eye drops constantly.

What is the cause?:
Dry eyes are a symptom. There are different reasons for this. Depending on the cause of the dry eyes there may or may not be a different medication.
Follow up with the prescriber. Eyes can be difficult to assess over the internet as we cannot do acuity testing.
Due to this limitation, I do not prescribe for the eyes online for best practices.
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I am having some wear and tear around my anal orrifice may be due to hard stool i am passing for two three days. Is it piles? Suggest medication pleas

Piles are Hemorrhoid: s.They can be internal or external.The local irritation can be soothed with an OTC steroid cream,but we have to get your stools soft and more easily passable.This is done with daily fiber and a little extra water to your system.It will take a week or two to reregulate your system to have a daily,soft BM without the need to force.U can add daily Metamucil to your high fiber diet. All the best. ...Read more
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Docs Please tell, does partial thickness Acl tear with preserved ligaments attachment, heal completely with rest,rehab & medication without surgery?

It depends: on the severity of the tear, and whether there is any functional impairment. It may not require surgery, but talk to your orthopedic surgeon about treatment/prognosis in your case. ...Read more
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Hi doctor I am suffering with constipation and it’s quite sore at my anus and slight tear due to pushing out. What type of medication can I buy ?

Fiber and water:
You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
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What pain medications would you prescribe for mild AC joint djd, supraspinatis distal tendinopathy w/o tear, mild SA bursitis all in the shoulder?

NSAIDs : Ibuprofen or Naproxen, for example work the best if tolerated and no specific contraindications are in place. Alternatively, Acetaminophen can be used with less anti inflammatory effect. Physical therapy should be part of the plan. ...Read more
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What should I expect during my recovery from tear duct reconstruction surgery? I am about to have surgery to fix a blocked tear duct in my right eye. How long is the recovery from this surgery? Will i take any medications after tear duct reconstruction, w

Ask your doc: These are great questions to ask your surgeon before you agree to surgery! ...Read more
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I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (worsened by: after deep breaths, after trauma, after sudden movements, applying pressure on the chest, bending forward) (quality: sensation of tearing pain) (severity: moderate) (better by: antacid medications,

Chest pain : If you have chest discomfort which lasts for more than a few minutes and is concerning to you, you should seek immediate medical attention. There are many causes of chest pain and some are not serious but coronary syndromes and pulmonary emboli can be fatal so please get checked out right away. ...Read more
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Have seen hematologist my nose or gumsdoes not bleed do have tearing and brusing on forearm and back of hand and no where else no medication taken?

Kindly ask ur: Hematologist about his findings and diagnoses. Ur symptoms could be related to low platelet count, deficiency in clotting factors or vit c etc. Take care and god bless u! http://www.Medicinenet.Com/script/main/mobileart.Asp?Articlekey=302. ...Read more
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Every time I have a cold i get coughing fits. Can't control them with medication. I feel like i'm choking, runny nose, tears, sore stomach muscles. ?

Asthma?: A persistent cough after a cold can be asthma, or reactive airway disease. Post nasal drip can also cause a bad cough. See an allergist to determine which is what. ...Read more
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Hi! my left eye swollen and tearing when i woke up. No redness or pain but a bit itch and i had sore throat for 3days without any medication.

Infection: You have a throat infection for 3 days and now the eye is swollen and tearing. It sound like a viral infection and there might be that is not necessary any treatment and will resolve spontaneously. ...Read more
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I dont know how to comfront my pcp but he labeled me as a drug seeker and I honest to god am not im just in severe pain. What do u do. Im In tears.

How do you know: relation with a physician could be complicated it is like relation with parent they are trying-to tell you to do the right thing and we thing we know more And there is trust issue if a patient brake that trust once it is very hard to repair that So either go to your old one and have heart to heart talk and see if he or she will trust you again Or start with new physician a relation based on trust ...Read more
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Pls advise which drugs can be used for a rotator cuff tear which does not require surgery. Pain is moderate but ongoing, have full movement/strength ?

Nsaids?: Im not sure what you mean by a rotator cuff tear that doesn't require surgery. But at age 74, I would certainly try to decrease your pain and swelling with some nsaid medications Then Id work on improving your range of motion and shoulder strength with specific rotator cuff exercises ...Read more
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I recently was prescribed Levaquin for a UTI, and its 3 weeks since, and I have very painful ligaments/muscles. Hx of tendon tear with same drug.

Side effects drug: IF you know that a specific drug has side effects then make sure your health care provider knows this. If you feel you are having side effects do the same. Ask you r health care provider if there is an alternative antibiotic you can safely take. It is in part your job to make your health car provider aware of these things don't be passive about what you know what you think they know about you ...Read more
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