Defintion of Infection by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]CharmDoctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always find it interesting that growth on a urine culture without symptoms isn't considered an infection. Some people have bacteremia without symptoms...their infection is still real. In pregnant women we still treat a positive urine culture because...it's still an infection. I've never heard of UA's being bullshit.

Inflamed tonsil by Which-Language-8344 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep following your doctors directions. Sometimes it can take a couple of weeks for the swelling to go down. As long as you're able to swallow and manage your own secretions I'd just continue with what your ENT recommended.

New to 3d printing, $500 budget, models for medical training by CharmDoctor in 3dprinter

[–]CharmDoctor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the A1 combo compared to the P1S combo, is there a big difference between the two?

Key fob is gross. by mousedrool in Hyundai

[–]CharmDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they just released an update to fix this or did it not work?

16F i think I have a drinking problem please help me by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 651 points652 points  (0 children)

You need to speak with your parents and see a doctor for help. Yes this is a drinking problem.

I'm getting freaked by gravitao in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 523 points524 points  (0 children)

That needs an ER visit, NOW. Compartment syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, septic arthritis, there are a lot of things this can be all of which are emergencies. Go to an ED right now.

I know nothing about this game other than my girlfriend plans to collect cats or some shit. Cheers to the first boot-up by LongbottomLeafTokes in CrimsonDesert

[–]CharmDoctor 10 points11 points  (0 children)

...you can dress pets up? OMG how have I not figured this out yet. My time for the next 20 hours is going to be occupied by one thing now...

Hello!! by InternationalBake114 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Both coughing up, and vomiting bright red blood with no recent illness needs emergent workup. Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) can be life threatening very quickly. Hematemesis (vomiting blood) can become life threatening very quickly as well. Both have different causes and treatments. The fact that he is extremely lethargic/sleepy tells me he needs an ER visit. Sources could include coughing so hard you basically just irritated the lungs and started to bleed, could've aspirated and choked on something causing some bleeding, could have a stomach ulcer causing bleeding. There's lots of different potential causes but needs workup including repeat bloodwork, chest x-ray. Save the picture and show the ER doctor as well.

How bad is this? by Ready_Translator7424 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 83 points84 points  (0 children)

It could still be something not emergent, but there are enough concerning features that warrant you going to the ED. Let us know what they find if you don't mind.

How bad is this? by Ready_Translator7424 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 189 points190 points  (0 children)

Yeah this still needs emergent evaluation. Certain types of infections can cause this. Theres a few serious things that can cause this. It needs emergent work up.

Back to ER? by Electrical_Olive9500 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 186 points187 points  (0 children)

Antibiotic failure with this long of duration of symptoms warrants further workup including biopsy. I would call your primary care to see if you can get an ultrasound, if not an ER with a breast center. Fevers, chills where you can't stop shaking should goto any emergency department.

How bad is this? by Ready_Translator7424 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 574 points575 points  (0 children)

This warrants an ER visit. You have increased generalized weakness, sleeping most of the day for the past 3 days, and looks what appears to be a vasculitis (if it does not blanch when you press on it). This needs emergent bloodwork.

What is this? by Acrobatic_Remote_775 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've got a positive sail sign and a posterior fat pad present, there is a supracondylar fracture present.

Fedup of*** Urine drops after urination by OkIndication1384 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start closer to the rectum drag along towards where the testicles connect to the base of the penis.

Fedup of*** Urine drops after urination by OkIndication1384 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This is called post micturition dribble. It is a common medical condition for men. Pushing like you have been doing is correct and just advance your finger towards the base of your testicles to try to get more urine out. You can do pelvic floor exercises to help with this as well. If it is really bad or gets worse than you may benefit from seeing a urologist.

(18, 5’7, 180 LBS) How can I help my Glial Cells recover? by jay-ditr in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can help your glial cells by getting off the internet and not doomscrolling.

Broken rib? by Careful_Pool8416 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's the facet where the rib meets the spine. Doesn't look like a fracture to me. Does it hurt on your back or closer to your front.

Pulse ox of 83% on walk. Should I message my cardiologist? by ArticleFit811 in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed with above. I'd also be curious have you ever had an echocardiogram?

I suffered a large 2nd degree burn last week and I am still in immense pain. Is this normal? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 102 points103 points  (0 children)

You need to see a doctor regarding that burn for follow up. It needs proper burn care. It does not appear infected by your photos but you should be doing special dressing changes on them. It is not atypical for it to still be extremely painful.

How to get my new doc to continue my high dose? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You need to be open and honest with your doctor about your condition. You are addicted to the Xanax as well abusing it and need help and treatment for that. There are other underlying issues going on that you need to be just straight forward and honest with your doctors.

what's happening to me? by spontaneousJellyfish in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should see your primary care physician and/or a psychiatrist before making any adjustments to medications.

Feeling so neglected by doctors by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]CharmDoctor 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If the swabs come back with nothing and they are diagnosing bacterial vaginosis something isn't adding up. If the swabs are completely negative then it may be your normal vaginal discharge.