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I recently suffered a non displaced fracture near my left ankle. I have no idea how to take care of the cast while walking or using washroom. I am just trying my best to cover it with plastic covers while I use washroom and making sure I put no pressure on my left leg. I need some pointers as to what I can use to make this any easier. I want to kno

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Hi First of all what kind of cast have they applied- POP or fibre cast Both needs to be kept dry, Pop cast can become more soggy if comes to contact with water And also u should try not to break the ...  Read More

A patient who had a brain haemorrhage a 3 weeks ago is to be discharged in bed ridden condition. We need to create a set up at home for further care. Need to discuss the same.

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Hi I m looking for home care nursing staff, do you provide any such services?? Patient suffered brain stroke

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Check locally ...  Read More

Doctor, my mother had an elbow fracture. She is a CKD patient. An Orthopedic doctor is saying that it is not curable. What ti do ?

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It's not right to say 'its not curable' That is disheartening to an already suffering person. There are solutions to all problems. You may not get 100% results but functionality can be maximised. Te ...  Read More

Dear sir/mam , Patient is being taken care using bipop and he is a covid patient . His so2 level is increasing from 70 to 82 now . And p is 89. And as per report his lung is damaged 22 out of 25 . Could you let us know how critical it is and can it be recovered over time . And could you please suggest something. Thank you.

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Hospital admission. As soon as possible. Critical patients have multiple issues and need monitoring. Very difficult times. ...  Read More

I am taking care of my husband who was diagnosed covid positive on 28th april and he is under home isolation due to mild symptoms. We stay in 1bhk house so he lives in room and i in hall but there ia no door to his room its open . I wear 3 layer mask and use sanitizer whole the time and we share same bathroom but i sanitize it whenver i want to go

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Yes they can For full home based care round the clock and expert advice following the latest protocol consult me. For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope ...  Read More

Wife is suffering with CSF leak sin Mar 21 What are the things to take care in home for her, What will be the approximate cost for the surgery

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Avoid sneezing, coughing , starining while passing stools or urine. Cost vary from hospital to hospital. In govt hospital, it's very cheap. ...  Read More

Patient is on dilayasis and got fracture on left hand where he had fistula near wrist please suggest

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Hi, I am sure the doctors where the patient is under dialysis will evaluate and do the needful. Advising anything online for such patients is not recommended. Please consult the doctors at the set up ...  Read More

Is thyroid patient are high risk if got infected by Corona. If yes how should they take care of them.

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Hi If your thyroid is well controlled Everything is applicable as a normal person for u Take meds regularly ...  Read More

Kindly xplain about the care of patient post having laproscopic myomectomy. What care should be taken at home after discharged from hospital. I want to know about diet. What we should prefer for the patient till recovery. And how much time it will take for recovery.

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Hi! I am 18, and a little clumsy. I fell on the road 2 days ago and bruised my knee terribly. I am applying betadine. How long would it take to heal? Should I be worried? How can I take care of it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What to do is there is a displaced fracture in 5th, 6th, 7th ribs and fracture in mid shaft of left clavicle And undisplaced fracture in the left scapula. How do we take care of this person? All this is found in ct scan except mid shaft fracture?

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Clavicle can be operated once lung condition are good.. rib fracture will heal automatically over time ...  Read More

My grandmother suddenly started behaving strangely one morning. Like the mouth was paralyzed sometimes, forgetting all the work, vomiting and stopped eating. We called the doctor, he gave some tests. The report then found thyroid and CT scan showed a number of small brain strokes. After that her medication continued. We took her to hospital once, d

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Internal bleeding will need to be evaluated, from where was bleeding?? Can tap consult now so that i can help you better ...  Read More

My father is a sugar patient..not diabetic..age 60..fasting sugar level 122... Can he take ENSURE DIABETIC CARE?? If not ,which ensure variants he can take??

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His Fasting Blood Sugar doesn't appear to be abnormal. Has he ever been on Insulin/ Anti Diabetic medication? Has he had any symptoms of increased appetite, thirst or urination? Or any symptoms of fa ...  Read More

Dr m travelling to pune for my exam and 3 days I have to stay thr at hotel... Pls suggest me what care has to be taken while travelling and while staying at hotel... Bcz m hvg fear abt covid... I need to stay at hotel and need to travel and for 3 days have to eat outside food... Pls suggest

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Sanitize your hands ,wear face mask ,social distancing. Avoid having cold drinks and salads etc ,eat light warm meals freshly cooked. Insist on clean bed sheets and blankets. Steam twice daily ...  Read More

Is it possible to walk with a fracture for four days and the bruising,swelling and pain is reducing??

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No idea ...  Read More

My right hip goes slightly up which cause slightly limp while walking and it is after fracture what should I do

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Could you post your recent X-ray of the fractured hip . ...  Read More

What would happen if i lift 4 kg weight with hairline fracture? I had fracture and it wasn't healed completely and i started lifting weight

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In first two x rays fracture can be seen in LAT angle, but not in AP, in third x ray fracture can be seen in AP but not in LAT. It's been almost four months since i had my left forearm operations, i had two fractures. Doctor is saying your fracture is 70% healed. I am being diagnosed in max hospital. What do you say

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Share x-rays ...  Read More

Can a palysis patient treated by a surgery if his leg is fractured badly or no

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Yes depends on what type of fracture it is. ...  Read More

I wanna ask a suggestion for a operation to my grandma who is 81 years old and a diabetic patient too. She got fractured near the hip and leg joint.. is it safe to do a operation and fix a rod?

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Best judge is your orthopaedic surgeon. Insufficient information regarding case ...  Read More

Hi, Looking for a physiotherapist for a MCAo stroke patient and a care taker for the whole day. Please do reply, Kapil

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Where r you staying.send me your location first. ...  Read More

My mother suffer from ankle fracture last 3 day. Now doctor say Operation is essential & use scru in bone . She is diabetic patient last 13 years. Can I get operation?

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• Hams Stretching. • Sports Taping. • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body ...  Read More

How can we ensure we do not infect someone going in for surgery after six sessions of chemo? If one has a throat infection , how long should they wait after recovery before they can care for the patient.

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HELLO, UNABLE TO GET. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE OR FUMIGATION TO BE DONE FOR ASSURANCE OF INFECTION FREE. SORE THROAT After FIVE DAYS TREATMENT BECOMES ALL RIGHT, OTHERWISE WEAR A MASK . PROBLEM SOLVED. ...  Read More

Right shoulder fracture operation immediately excessive pain in hand but she is cerebral stroke patient

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What side is fractured? The normal side or the hemiplegic side? ...  Read More

Hi I have a fiber cast in my right leg due to Calcaneal fracture and I am worried about the skin, and about the care of the heel itself after the cast is removed. Any advices are welcome. Tx.

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