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How is Flu diagnosed?

Asked by Dark in Personal Health at 3:19 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

flu is diagnosed mainly on the clinical grounds.. the examination for the virus is done during the outbreaks to confirm the diagnosis and know the strain of the virus... the strain of the virus determines wether the vaccine in use is effective or not...

Answered at 7:42 PM on February 13, 2008

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How is Flu treated?

Asked by Dark in Personal Health at 3:20 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

the treatment mainly symptomatic... it contains the use of anti-pyretics to control the fever... and oxygen in case of cyanosis.. if the patient has secondary bacterial infection then antibiotica are given...

Answered at 7:40 PM on February 13, 2008

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Can anyone find out about my visit?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:33 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

we the doctor's are bound by the law and work ethics and can't disclose the details.. and all of us follow it.. and i am sure that the information will not be disclosed... in cases of HIV test we don't even note down the patient's name instead we use a number for identifying them... so don't worry about the information being disclosed...

Answered at 7:38 PM on February 13, 2008

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What if I'm still afraid to have the exam?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:33 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

an understanding of what will be done and the need of doing it will avoid any fears... remember that 'knowledge is the antidote for fear'.. go ahead and get the examination done...

Answered at 7:34 PM on February 13, 2008

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How much does the exam cost?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:33 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

it would depend on the health care provider.. the main bulk of the cost is the doctor's fee.. and an 100-150 rupees above doctor's fee for the lab exams..

Answered at 7:35 PM on February 13, 2008

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Do I need to have a GYN exam if I want to get a birth control method?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:32 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

yes it is a necessity... because there are certain cases where certain contraceptives should not be used... these have to be ruled out before u use the contraceptive... for example: in patients with high BP or diabetes the mala N and other combined pills should not be used... but if u r planning to use a contraceptive like condom no need of any examination.. examination is needed specially for pills and the IUD's...

Answered at 7:33 PM on February 13, 2008

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Do I have to be tested for STIs?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:32 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

there is no compulsion... but it is better to get it done... the commonly requested STI tests are:
- VDRL for syphillis which can cause complication during the preganancy
- ELISA test for HIV infection, if diagnosed early it can be prevented from spreading to the baby during pregnancy... so it is advisable to get both the tests done..

Answered at 7:28 PM on February 13, 2008

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How often do I need to have GYN exams?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:32 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

it depends... in a otherwise normal women who is sexually active, the test needs to be repeated every 3 years.... and one needs to have a GYN exam on complaints like:
white foul smelling discharge
difficulty in passing urine
excessive bleeding
pain just before or during menses
chronic lower abdominal pain etc...

Answered at 7:25 PM on February 13, 2008

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When should I have my first GYN exam?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:31 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

the first GYN exam is preferably done before entering the sexual life.. but this examination may have to abandoned in may due to the intact hymen... in others a complete examination is done and a PAP smear is obtained...

Answered at 7:22 PM on February 13, 2008

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Can I request a female medical provider?

Asked by No.1 in Personal Health at 3:32 AM on February 13, 2008

anisha's Answer

u r always free to choose the doctor of ur choice... but be polite while making the request.. because a male doctor like me would feel let down and would be hurt..

Answered at 7:29 PM on February 13, 2008

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