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Is metformin the only form of medication for diabetes?

I've had type 2 diabetes for a while now and have been taking metformin as treatment. But, lately, I feel like I have been experiencing a lot of side effects. Are there any other...
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I think my child has night terrors. What should I do?

My child has been waking up rather suddenly throughout the night, sometimes screaming. When I ask what happened, she doesn't remember what had woke her up. I don't think these...
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Constant itchy, scratchy throat

My son, who is 8 years old, has suddenly come down with constant itchy and scratchy throat issues. It makes him cough all the time and he even has trouble eating. What could...
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What does it mean when someone's in critical care?

After suffering from a heart attack, my friend's mother is in the ICU. What does it mean when someone's in the ICU? What is the care like?
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What can I do to prevent dry eyes?

I've been using eye drops because my eyes have been kind of dry lately. What can I do to prevent them from being dry, other than using eye drops?
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Swollen Lymph Nodes for 7 years. Lymphoma?

Hello! I am 16 years old and I have had these several lumps or (swollen lymph nodes) for about 7-8- years now maybe longer. I have had many regular blood tests done over the years...
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Should my daughter take an antibiotic for whooping cough?

Hi, can I ask if my daughter could take an antibiotic last December 12 then take it again on December 31 because of whooping cough? Are there side effects? She has a fever and...
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Is it possible for stress to delay my period?

I've been crazy stressed lately because of the holidays, and I just realized that this month my period was not only late, but also short (like 3-4 days when it usually lasts the...
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Does a diabetic patient need to visit a cardiologist for carrying out a complete check-up?

Lately my father-in-law has been showing signs related to a heart problem where he starts to feel dizzy. There is pain in the chest region and many more symptoms. He is also...
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Should I visit a cardiologist if I have kidney issues?

Is it necessary for a patient with chronic kidney disease to get a check-up from a cardiologist? Are they both related?
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Does heart disease require surgery?

My grandfather is in his late 60s and also has heart disease. Does heart disease require surgery if its in a really advanced stage?
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Do we need to visit a cardiologist for treating arrhythmia?

My father has an irregular heartbeat, and has been experiencing symptoms, such as palpitations, feeling dizzy and fainting spells. Can a cardiologist help my father treat his...
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Can my family doctor treat anxiety?

My younger brother has been experiencing anxiety attacks in these past couple of weeks. We aren't sure if we should go to our family doctor for his issue, or if we should take...
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Do we need to visit a cardiologist if there is a family history of heart problems?

My mother is in her late 40s and she has been suffering from breathlessness and pain in the chest and back region. Could these be signs of heart issues? We also have a family...
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Can my family doctor help me with arthritis?

My grandmother has arthritis symptoms, like slowed movements, swelling, and pain. Because she moved away from her doctor, she's having difficulties finding a new that's close...
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Does an internist work only in hospital settings?

I have completed my Internal Medicine course and want to go further in this field. Would I need to work in hospital setting or can I work alongside an internist in a private clinic?...
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Is it required for an internist to specialize in other areas?

I have heard that an internist can go to school for two to three years of specializing in other medical fields. But is there a compulsion to do so? Since I just completed my...
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When do you need to visit an internist for diabetes?

I have diabetes and I need some guidance on whether or not I should visit an internist or an endocrinologist to help me manage it. I'm newly diagnosed so I'm unsure of what to...
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Can internist perform surgical procedures?

If there is an emergency, then can an internist perform any surgical procedure to avoid any kind of complications?
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Can an internist also specialise in other medical areas, such as endocrinology or nephrology?

Are there any internists that have a specific specialization? I always thought their range of practice was pretty general.
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