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What is the first-line treatment for alcohol addiction?

I have an alcohol addiction and want to treat it. What is the first-line treatment for alcohol addiction?
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Can you get covid antibodies by blood transfusion?

Hello, I am a 78 years old male, not vaccinated. My daughter recovered from Covid-19 and has the same blood type as mine. Is it possible to have a minor transfusion from her...
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How often should you have a colonoscopy if polyps are found?

I was diagnosed with colon polyps. How often should you have a colonoscopy if polyps are found?
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My mom has a small scratch?

My mom and I were in the kitchen and she accidentally cut herself and blood was present. I grabbed the knife and washed it off while she washed her wound. When I went back upstairs...
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I have muscle spasms?

At night in bed, I have muscle cramps in my legs, toes, and feet. Sometimes I have to get up and walk them out. Sometimes no matter how I turn they are there. I have to lay...
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Is it safe to now take Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations after taking Novavax?

I was a participant in a clinical trial for the Novavax covid vaccine. I need to do some international travel. The country I am going to will not accept my Novavax vaccine card...
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I'm 75 With Lupus, Should I Get The Booster?

I am a cancer survivor and also suffer from Lupus. I received the Pfizer vaccine 9 months ago. I know there is mixed data on boosters. Would you recommend that I receive the...
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Shingles outbreak?

If I have shingles outbreak in one area can it also break out on other areas of my body?
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How is bipolar treated in the elderly?

My grandmother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How is bipolar treated in the elderly?
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Memory loss. Remembering when to take meds?

I am 84 years old and have cellulitis. I can't remember to take every 4 hours Flucloxacillin my surgeon is out of town from the hospital.
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Too weak for treatment?

I have bad lungs crippling arthritis, kidney stones, bladder stones. I take 60 mg of oxikoden for pain each day. I'm age 89. What if I just let go?
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How to stop blood in urine without going to doctors?

How to stop bleeding in the urine without going to the doctor?
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Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old patient?

My 80-year-old grandmother will have surgery under local anesthesia. Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old?
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Lump after laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair?

I'm a 62-year-old male. I had bilateral direct inguinal hernia repairs using mesh with robotic surgery 3 weeks ago. I've had a lump on one side since about 4 days after the surgery....
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Diarrhea explosive?

Two months ago got explosive diarrhea eating beef (my staple). After the 2nd time I stopped eating beef. For the past two months I get diarrhea maybe once a week with no food...
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Covid-19 when are you sleeping too much?

My husband is 61, has had covid symptoms for 2 weeks, tested positive on the 27th. He has never slept much but now is sleeping 16 to 18 hours a day. Every time he wakes up, he...
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Grandfather has acid reflux, is forcing himself to vomit to "make himself feel better"?

My grandfather is vomiting almost every hour, including waking up several times in the night. He has some acid reflux, but does not need to vomit, just says "it will make him...
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Visiting a cancer patient who just had surgery?

Hello! I am reaching out to ask for advice. My father in law recently completed chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery to remove a tumor in his esophagus. His surgery was 2 weeks...
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How do you treat geriatric anxiety?

My grandmother has anxiety. How do you treat geriatric anxiety?
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Which antidepressants should be avoided in the elderly?

My grandmother has depression and I want to give her antidepressants. Which antidepressant should be avoided in the elderly?
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