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Is an abscess supposed to bleed?

I had a abscess lanced two days ago on my upper leg is bleeding and I have increased pain. Is an abscess supposed to bleed?
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What should I do with common constipation?

I'm a 40-year old male and have constipation followed with nausea every once in a while. What should I do about it?
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How can I tell if a cut is infected?

I was working on my car last week when I cut my hand. I was not able to clean the cut for about 3 hours from when it happened. How can I tell if a cut is infected? What are...
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Is mucus in stool a medical emergency?

I'm 42, and yesterday I noticed that I had mucus in my stool. I haven't been experiencing any stomach pains or cramps alongside this. Is this a medical emergency?
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What does advanced heart failure really mean?

My father was diagnosed with advanced heart failure this week, and his doctor is really concerned about the health of his heart and whether or not he would be able to manage his...
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Are hepatitis vaccines necessary?

I'm trying to research each of the vaccines my child should have, and I have a few questions about the hepatitis A vaccine. Is this vaccine really necessary? How often would...
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Does morphine have any serious side effects?

I was given morphine at the hospital for some severe pain after a car accident, but now the area where the morphine was injected in is red and inflamed. Could this be a side effect...
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How is antibiotic resistance managed?

I read an article about how common antibiotic residence is now, and it's a little scary. How is this managed in medical facilities and hospitals?
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What are the side effects of a blood transfusion?

I needed a blood transfusion after a surgery that I had, where I lost a lot of blood. But ever since my transfusion, I've had back pain and my skin looks flushed. Yesterday I...
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How are child coma patients managed in hospital?

My friend's daughter is in the hospital and is in a coma as well. This happened ever since a car accident last month, where my friend and her husband were injured. How are child...
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What happens when you decide to remove life support?

My mom's friend is on life support after a really bad car accident, and her family said that she's brain dead. They're considering taking her off life support. What happens when...
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What is abdominal trauma?

My friend had a work accident, and he was hospitalized. The doctor said he had an abdominal trauma. What is an abdominal trauma? Are there any treatment options?
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What are the most common IV fluids given in a hospital?

I went to the hospital for a kidney infection and I was also really dehydrated. I was given fluids during my hospital stay, and it made me feel better rather quickly. I'm just...
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How is an anxiety attack managed at a hospital?

I get anxiety attacks every so often, and these attacks usually cause me to experience chest pains and nausea. If I have a severe attack and need to go to the hospital, how would...
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How long do people stay in the hospital for pneumonia?

My mother has been in the hospital for at least week with pneumonia, and it seems like she's getting better. But the hospital insists on keeping her because of her age. She's...
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How long are you in the hospital after bypass surgery?

I need to have bypass surgery next week. How long would I be in hospital after surgery? How long will the whole recovery last?
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Is a ventilator considered life support?

My aunt is on a ventilator after her heart surgery, and I didn't realize that a ventilator is a lot serious than I thought. Because she's on a ventilator, does it mean that she's...
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Is sepsis a common infection you can get from the hospital?

My mom had abdominal surgery, and once she was home, she was experiencing a fever and difficulty breathing. We took her back to the hospital immediately and it turned out that...
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Does congestive heart failure cause cardiac arrest?

I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few months ago, and have been consistently dealing with the side effects. I've been managing it in the best way I can. But if...
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What are the symptoms of a concussion?

My son's complaining of a headache and has been having issues falling asleep. He's also a little bit disoriented. This started over the weekend, after his wrestling match. I...
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