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My mother is scheduled for phaco surgery next week, For pre op, we did the tests, chest xray report shows cardiomegaly with prominent bronchovascular markings, other reports are normal, Will my mother's surgery be cancelled for this ? I am very tensed

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Please consult physician for detailed examination and fitness for cataract surgery ...  Read More

Hi I've had appendix surgery a little while ago. Before the surgery I have a very extremely high sex drive. Like sex with my bf up to 3 times a day. After the surgery it's completely gone. And I've had no desire to get intimate at all. He's been patient with me. We've tried foreplay and other things. And nothing works. My interest is gone. What sho

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First relax , see some motivated films , change place .... Takes time ,nothing to worry about sex nd operation... Its normal because of pain ...  Read More

I had oral cancer in the floor of my mouth due to betelnut chewing and left side of the jaw was replaced by grafting fibula in its place in Aug 2012. Radiation 30 sittings and adjuvant chemotherapy 5 sessions done 3 months post surgery. Regular CT scans show no recurrence since last 41 months. No smoking, drinking or PAN chewing since surgery. Wha

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Hey, i had my ACL surgery 9 days ago. i couldn't exercise my knee for the first week because i was ill. Now i've started to straighten my knee a bit. How long should i wait before i put weight on my knee. i want to walk soon but i'm worried that i did no exercise the first week.

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Hello, don't worry about ur first week exercise. Now you are fine then start your ACL rehabilitation exercise under the guidance of physiotherapist. If you have enough will power then you start early ...  Read More

Post-op pain and muscle spasms in the affected bicep. Ibuprofen or etoricoxib?

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I’ve had ICL surgery almost 3-4 weeks ago. My number used to be -11 in left eye and -3 in right eye. After my ICL surgery I’ve got 20/20 vision in right eye but 20/30 vision in left eye. He said that there is still -0.75 number left in my left eye. My doctor is saying that this may be due to ICL lens rotation in eye. I’ve a surgery scheduled for

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For --- 3 lasik would have been a better option. However it's likely to be alright. ...  Read More

What pre pregnancy tests should be done before going ahead with family planning? ( for both female and male as well)

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1. Consultation and discussion with both husband and wife 2. Physical Examination 3. Testing for blood group, Rubella, Thalassemia 4. If needed sugar, thyroid profile 5. Further tests depend on the in ...  Read More

I had lung surgery Monday. I was doing well. I woke up Friday morning and I was a little bit swollen. Now 16 hours later, I have swelling on my right side, chest, peck, arm pit. Starting to go into my neck and cheek. Is this normal? Or should I be heading to the emergency room?

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Yes .. please visit asap to nearest emergenc to rule out a complication. ...  Read More

I am married for the last 4.5 years. My husband and I are about to start planning for our pregnancy. Can you help me with the complete range of pre pregnancy tests for myself and my husband? I wish to undergo all the tests needed before we start planning and then I would then approach a gynaecologist. This will be helpful as I can start planning my

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R u suffer from infertility ever... Or you not tried for pregnancy yet... If you suffer from the infertility then there will be different test panel you should do under the guidance of fertility exper ...  Read More

Hi , I have taken pre Lasik tests in consecutive days in two different hospitals. But there is difference of 50 microns in Cornea thickness in 2 reports. Based on this procedures suggested are very different in 2 hospitals. What to do now..Please help me

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Hello Ultrasound pachymetry is gold standard for corneal thickness Consult an ophthalmologist and get ultrasound pachymetry done and decide the procedure based on thickness of ultrasound pachymetry ...  Read More

Hlo, I've attached a xray taken today... 50 days post op.. all these days i did not weight bear... Now dr told recovery is good for 6 weeks and allowed Partial weight bear... Review after 6 weeks... And am happy with that... My doubt is xray looks same as 15 days post op xray... Any improvement seen ? I just wanna know... Pls help I don't see any w

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Well done job. Kindly follow the advice of the surgeon who operated upon you. ...  Read More

Lumbar Decompression & Instrumental Fusion in Sep 24 for Potts Spine @ Max Shalimar Bagh by a Spectialist Nuero & Spine Surgeon. Biopsy indicated no glaucomas and malignancy. Post Op Fungal Infection - Treated with Voricanazole 200 TDS - 3 Months Prescribed different medicines Post Op : Dalacin 200 TDS 5 months, Augmentin Duo 4months then stoppe

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Repeat MRI Lumbosacral spine with SI JOINTS check vitamin-D and s.uric acid levels Continue ATT as adviced by primary surgeon Avoid prolonged usage of etoricoxib and indocapSR Continue physiotherapy ...  Read More

My mother's chest xray shows cardiomegaly with prominent bronchovascular markings, It was done as pre op for cataract surgery next week. Other reports are normal, will this lead to the OT being cancelled? I am very tensed

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That will be decided by surgeon and anaesthesia doctor. U don't get tensed. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, Please advise those list of tests to be taken either blood or any tests BEFORE starting medication of Itraconazole . So we could monitor the liver and its readings before consuming the capsule and after completion of the course of medication.

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Yes...it depends on the severity and diagnosis... for accurate diagnosis and information do online consultation ...  Read More

Hello Dr, Thanks for considering my request.I am planning to marry with my first cousin(Father's sister's daughter).Can you please guide me is there any issue after marriage or any tests required before marriage.We both have b+ blood group.Thanks

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Risk of disorders are increased if u marry your first degree cousin ...  Read More

I would like to check my body Harmons level and uterus function . I am going to get married after 2 months. I would like to do blood tests

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Connect please ...  Read More

We are planning for a baby , I am 30 and my husband is 35. What all medical checkups/tests do we need to do ?

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Fr wife Tsh ... thyroid levels .. should get less than 2.5 Rubella igg should be positive If negative u need a rubella vaccine before u plan pregnancy Vit d levels should be adequate as low vit d le ...  Read More

Which tests are recommended before getting married to test for thalassemia/other conditions? Please guide

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I am trying to get pregnant. I want to know if everything is ok. Please advice me some tests like ultrasound or any blood tests.

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Pls connect for advice and prescription of test ...  Read More

Hi! I keep hearing that physiotherapy is essential for TKR before and after the surgery. I consulted some top ortho doctors in India and they said no it is alright to do physiotherapy for just 1 or 2 weeks post surgery. When I listen to doctors from USA all of them advise pre and post TKR physiotherapy. Who is correct? Thanks

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Hello, While pre surgery PT will you maintaining your muscle strength and not worsen the symptoms. Post surgery PT is important for strengthening of surrounding structure of knee. This will help ach ...  Read More

I have Pre- planned Nose surgery Septoplasty But due to high BP my doctor cancelled Surgery when nurse checked it is 140/90 when. I went to operation theatre it increased to 160/101 and heart rate is 125. What should I do doctor told me that you have BP FROM BEFORE .

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Contact if you wish to reduce bp before going to check at clinic ...  Read More

My wife is adviced endometriosis tumor removal surgery!earlier we postponed it but after a month now we need to go for it kindly advice what are the preoperative tests to perfrom before aproaching a surgeon

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Cbc,viral markers,coagulation profile,any other tests as advised by the aneasthesist ...  Read More

I have taken the iPill on Saturday and I need to do a pre medical exam for my job. I wanted to know if it is going to change the results if I do a blood or urine test. I was supposed to get my period as well but it has been postponed I think due to the iPill. Can I still do the medical exam without it affecting the results?

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consult me for more discussion on ur problem and treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I am 23 year old male any my eyesight is above -7 in both eyes. I want to undergo lasik surgery and contacted to clinic about it. They told me to under a corneal scanning test for Rs. 3500 to determine of I can have lasik surgery. My question is:- 1)Can I have this pre-tests at one hospital and final lasik treatment at the other hospital.

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Though you can get the pre lasik check up done anywhere but it's always neyter to get it done a T the place of surgery due to the fact of tuning of all three ie check up,machine and the surgeon. But ...  Read More

Acdf surgery on c5 c6 with left arm weakness and numbness before. Woke up with it gone. 6 days post op and having left leg weakness

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sometimes post op edema can cause other normal limb weakness visit your surgeon he will start medicar to reduce edema repeat MRI will help to rule out hematoma or bleeding ...  Read More

It's 17th day after my acl and meniscus tear surgery, doctors asked me to walk slowly without knee brace and crutches. Today, while walking I stumbled a bit and I think I placed a bit more pressure on my bad foot. In the morning after the incident my muscles in thigh were paining and everything else is normal. Have I torn my acl again

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Agree with Dr Kadam ...  Read More

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