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Can my body reject a platelet transfusion?

I need a platelet transfusion. Are there chances that my body would reject this? What reactions could occur?
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After my oral surgery I got mouth sores. What could cause this?

After my oral surgery I have sores in my mouth that are very painful. Is this part of recovery or a complication of osurgery?
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Will I have to be on a liquid diet post my oral surgery?

I am due for a oral surgery. I have diabetes and can't stay hungry for very long. Will I have to be on a liquid diet post my surgery?
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My sister has hemophillia. Should she have a baby?

My sister has hemophillia. Are there chances that it could spread to her child? Are there risks if she's pregnant?
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Appendicitis Symptoms?

Hi, can the start of appendicitis feel like a pulling/tightness feeling on your right side?
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Thrive vitamins?

When I went to a hematologist, my platelet count was high. Someone told me about thrive vitamins to help with energy. Can I take them or will it effect my count?
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Can diabetes cause heart complications?

Can my high sugar levels lead to cardiac abnormalities and complications?
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How do you know when you need a blood transfusion?

My mother is anemic, pale and weak. The doctor said her hemoglobin and other blood work isn't low enough for a blood transfusion. Is there a certain value of when they give one...
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What is ideal to put in a bath for a bed ridden patient?

My mother is bed ridden and we are taking care of her at home. What antiseptic is ideal to put in her bath water to ensure she is infection free?
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I have a small growth around my ankle. Could it be serious?

I have a small growth around my ankle. It doesn’t hurt but I cant move it. It feels soft and smooth. Could it be harmful?
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My daughter has pus filed boils around her leg. What could be causing them?

My 8 year old daughter has pus filled boils around her leg. We have shown it to the doctor and he's not sure of the origin. What type of things could cause this?
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Why does my son get a cold after playing in the sun?

My son always seems to get a cold after he is outside all day in the sun. What could cause this?
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My daughter is not passing enough urine. Is this an emergency?

My 2 year old daughter is not passing adequate amounts of urine. Her diaper has only been wet once every day when its usually a few times. She seems to be drinking enough so...
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My mother has chronic kidney disease and is always depressed. What should I do?

My mother is a CKD patient and is constantly crying about her health issues and is very depressed. I feel bad and want to help her, what can I do?
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Does a hair transplant require invasive surgery?

I am bald at a young age. Is a hair transplant an invasive surgery? Is it painful? How long would it last?
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Does elbow dislocation require surgery?

My sister was playing soccer and dislocated her elbow. Will it require surgery or a cast?
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Is breathlessness a sign of a weak heart?

My mother is breathless when she wakes up in the mornings. Could this be a sign of a weak heart?
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Why is my surgery stitch still not healing?

I had surgery on my ankle following a car accident, but the area of surgical stitches is not healing. What could be causing this delay?
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My surgery site is really itchy. What should I do?

Where the doctors did their incision, I find that it's pretty itchy. I'm not really sure why, but it's also red. Is there anything that I can do?
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Can diabetes be managed without insulin?

Is there a way to manage diabetes without insulin? I would like to try and treat it by making lifestyle changes, like to my diet and exercise.
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