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I recently had my blood pressure taken and the results were 140/80. Is this considered high and do I need to seek medical treatment? I have been feeling a bit dizzy lately and I'm worried this could be the cause. Does anyone have any experience with this and can offer any advice? Any help is...

I'm hoping to get some advice from other forum users on this topic. I've heard that people who have a prescription of 0.5 cyl or less don't usually need to wear glasses, but I'm not sure if this is always true. Do any of you have any experience with this prescription level? Is it possible that I...

Hey everyone, I've been thinking lately about my hair care routine and how I could make it better. One thing I'm particularly curious about is whether or not I should be using a different shampoo every day. Does anyone else have experience with this? What are the benefits or drawbacks? Are...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever experienced sleeping during an appendectomy. I recently had to have the procedure done and I'm not sure if I dozed off at some point during the surgery. My doctor isn't sure either and I'm curious if any other people have been through the same thing. Has anyone...

I'm looking for some help and advice from anyone who has experienced or remembers their own psychosis. I was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and I'm trying to come to terms with it. I'm struggling to make sense of the memories and experiences from my psychotic episodes and I'm wondering if...

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone can help me out with this question - do I need to take antibiotics to treat an abscess? I'm really concerned because I've heard that antibiotics can do more harm than good if they're not necessary. Is there anything else I should consider before taking...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for some help with a question about mumps. Do you need to be hospitalized for mumps? I know that it is a viral infection, but I'm not sure if it requires hospitalization or if it can be managed with home remedies. Has anyone had any experience with this, or can...

Hello everyone, I am looking for some advice on whether I need to have chemotherapy for my thyroid cancer. I have been diagnosed with this type of cancer and I am looking for some answers about the treatment options available. Can anyone provide me with some information and advice about the...

I was recently diagnosed with atrial flutter and my doctor prescribed me blood thinners. I'm not sure if this is necessary, so I am looking for advice from other people who have experience with atrial flutter. Do you need to take blood thinners while managing atrial flutter? What has been your...

I'm wondering if I need a biopsy for actinic keratosis. I've heard that it can be a sign of skin cancer, and I want to make sure I'm properly diagnosing it. Does anyone have any experience with this condition? How did you go about getting a biopsy if necessary? What kind of results did you get...

Hello everyone, I'm new here and am hoping for some help with a question I have about astigmatism and glasses. I've been told that I have astigmatism and I'm wondering if I have to wear glasses forever. Is there any way to reduce the need for glasses or any other options for correcting...

I have an abscess and I'm wondering if I need to be hospitalized for it? Has anyone else had this experience? I'm quite worried and would really appreciate some advice and information from other forum users. I'm trying to figure out what the best course of action is for me, and whether I need to...

I'm really worried about my health and I'm wondering if anyone can help me. I heard that you can tell if someone has hypothyroidism just by looking at their hands. Is this true? I'm concerned because my hands look a bit different from usual. Has anyone encountered this before, or has any advice...

"Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I have been suffering from dermatitis for a while now and I'm wondering if it is something that will stay with me for life. Has anyone else gone through this and can offer any advice? I'm really looking for guidance and support from someone...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm trying to find out if there is a swine flu test available. Does anyone know if there is a test that can detect swine flu? Does anyone have any experience with it? Are there any reliable sources or information that I can check out? Any advice...

I'm looking for advice about fever medicine. I recently got a fever and I'm not sure what I should do. Does anyone have any suggestions for what kind of medicine I should take? I'm a bit concerned about taking the wrong kind of medicine, so I'd really appreciate any advice from people who might...

I'm a medical professional and I'm hoping to get some help from the community on this topic. I'm trying to understand if it is appropriate to give heparin for atrial flutter and, if so, what guidelines should I follow? I'm looking for advice from experienced professionals who have experience...

I'm hoping someone can help me with this question: Do you get chemo for aplastic anemia? I've been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, and my doctor suggested that I may need to get chemotherapy. I'm not sure if this is the best option, so I'm looking for advice and information from others who may...

I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced feeling sick when they become dehydrated? I'm usually very good at drinking enough water throughout the day, but lately I've been feeling really unwell and I think it might be related to dehydration. Has anyone else had this issue? Can anyone...

I was recently diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about it. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with Ankylosing Spondylitis and has been through the journey of living with it? I'm particularly interested to know if it can lead to needing a...