tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426837450549918812026-09-10T22:23:43.398+08:00Wazzup Dok ?A physician's discussion of common medical conditions and health problems.WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-10218710389206300192021-04-01T16:41:00.000+08:002021-04-01T16:41:40.501+08:00Paalala kung may Covid 19 WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-36448263917172259512020-07-24T10:36:00.000+08:002020-07-24T14:04:35.908+08:00Kaunting Kaalaman sa COVID Rapid TestingWazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-83664096481887164042020-07-11T16:54:00.001+08:002020-07-24T14:06:32.221+08:00Miss nyo na ba kumain sa labas?WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-73944400745617592772020-07-04T21:20:00.003+08:002020-07-24T14:11:40.697+08:00Iwasan ang 3M'sWazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-64270770233178058402020-05-17T11:59:00.002+08:002020-05-17T12:36:47.613+08:00COVID 19 Q & A.
1) Dok, ano po ba ang COVID 19?
Ang COVID 19 ay isang corona virus na nanggaling at na diskubre sa Wuhan, China nung 2019 at lubhang nakaka- hawa at nagdudulot ng infection.
2) Ano ang mga sintomas ng COVID 19?
Ang mga taong na expose sa Covid pagkatapos ng 2-14 araw ay maaring makaramdam ng
a)Ubo
b)Hirap ng paghinga o pag ka hapo.
c)Lagnat
d) Panga-ngatog o chills
e)Sakit ng WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-72049517945130177822014-08-01T16:56:00.000+08:002014-10-02T20:12:48.754+08:00What is EVD, Ebola Virus Disease ?
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What is the Ebola Virus Disease ( EVD ) ? #Ebola #EVD
Ebola virus disease ( EVD ) was formerly known as hemorrhagic fever and one of at least 30 known viruses
that is capable of causing hemorrhagic fever syndrome much like the viruses
that cause Dengue Hemorrhagic fever spread by mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti).
Ebola virus of the Filovirus family was first discovered in WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-91637569918715335092014-01-23T23:26:00.000+08:002014-01-23T23:27:56.595+08:00What is Tigdas, Measles or Rubeola ?
Tigdas, Measles, Rubeola is an infectious disease considered as one of the most contagious conditions affecting 9 out of 10 people in susceptible domestic contacts. Rubeola (Measles) is one of the Viral Exanthems that also includes, Rubella (German Measles or 3 day measles, "tigdas hangin"), Roseola Infantum and Erythema Infectiosum (Human Parvovirus). It mostly involve the WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-20809147872540022112013-04-26T17:42:00.002+08:002013-04-28T14:49:08.092+08:00Vaginal Itching or Burning "Makati at Mahapdi" : Candida Vulvovaginitis
A 28 -year old mother of two, consulted for persistent itching and burning sensation " makati at mahapdi " at the genital area of one week duration with associated thick
whitish vaginal discharge. Patient also complains of pain during urination and sexual intercourse.
On physical examination, there is edema and erythema of the vestibule, the labia majora and the labia minora. Some of WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-13935892292162133702012-10-03T15:01:00.002+08:002012-10-04T16:17:46.472+08:00Doc, what is Chikungunya?
Doc, what is Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, specifically Aedes aegypti(same vector of Dengue virus). Affected patients have abrupt onset of fever and complains of severe joint pain. Asymptomatic incubation period usually last 2-4 days but may last for up to 12 days, then followed by symptoms that include muscle pain, headache, WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-12723402645445749562012-08-09T14:37:00.019+08:002012-09-05T15:50:59.098+08:00LeptospirosisDoc, can I be infected with Leptospirosis by just wading through the floodwaters? Leptospirosis is a disease that is caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, often acquired by human via contact with fresh water contaminated by rat, bovine, or canine urine. The disease is also acquired during adventure travel or vacations that involve water sports or hiking, or even as a WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-20069634909792207922012-08-02T22:20:00.011+08:002012-08-26T12:07:05.556+08:00Luslos or Hernia Doc, i have this painless bulge on my balls, may luslos po ba ako?A 24 year old male came to the clinic complaining of a painless bulge on his scrotum or balls which was on an off for more than a month. After taking a thorough medical history and physical examination, the patient was diagnosed as having Luslos or Indirect Inguinal Hernia. A hernia, as defined by Astley Cooper in 1804, is a WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-69303922667283991082012-07-11T16:20:00.011+08:002012-07-15T01:11:52.534+08:00Enterovirus 71 can cause Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Doc, What is Enterovirus 71 and does it cause Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?Enterovirus 71 (EV-71), is a virus which causes hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). The EV-71 has been known to generally cause severe complications among some patients infected with (HFMD) Hand-foot-and-mouth disease ,also known as Herpangina, is an acute viral illness that presents as a vesicular eruption in the mouth.WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-33520927516841653792012-06-14T14:34:00.003+08:002012-06-14T14:48:10.084+08:00WHO issues Fresh Alert for GonorrheaJune 7, 2012 By Anisha Francis, DC ChennaiDeccan ChronicleThe World Health Organisation on Wednesday issued a fresh alert on a drug resistant type of gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted disease, warning that a strain resistant to the very last line of antibiotic treatment had been found.Doctors in Chennai, however, report that they have been receiving “superbug” gonorrhoea cases since the WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-33324968739554974502012-06-05T14:54:00.000+08:002012-06-05T21:18:09.990+08:00Vascular Reactivity in Pre-Diabetes Improves With Regular Aerobic Exercise
Vascular Reactivity in Pre-Diabetes Improves With Regular Aerobic Exercise
By Fran Lowry
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jun 01 - People with pre-diabetes who engage in regular aerobic exercise improve their vascular reactivity to nearly normal levels, even if they do not lose weight, researchers said in Philadelphia last weekend at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 21st WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-13569827447471309802012-06-03T15:03:00.001+08:002012-06-03T15:52:02.031+08:00Drowning
Drowning
Posted by Sara Fazio • May 31st, 2012
NOW@NEJM
In many areas of the world, drowning is a leading cause of death, especially among young children. The latest review in our Current Concepts series describes the pathophysiology of drowning and summarizes the principles of resuscitation, prehospital treatment, and intensive care.
According to the World Health Organization, 0.7% ofWazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-90801122771472351352011-08-20T18:25:00.005+08:002011-08-21T13:16:13.819+08:00Health Tips on Fever ManagementYou may lower fever by applying sponge bath ("punas") using tap water place in a container for about 5-10 minutes(to be at room temperature). Do not use alcohol ,ice , cold bath to cool the skin since these may make the situation worse by causing shivering or chills that may increase the core body temperature.WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-81227187030306581332011-08-19T17:38:00.003+08:002011-08-21T13:17:37.074+08:00Health Tips on Fever MedicationsGive only Paracetamol for fever especially if you are not sure of the cause or origin of the high body temperature since it may be due to Dengue Fever. Never give NSAIDs which includes Aspirin, Ibuprofen(Dolan etc..), Mefenamic Acid(Ponstan,Dolfenal etc..) Naproxen (Flanax etc.) because NSAIDs inhibit blood clotting which may worsen bleeding in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-23142312835087988682011-05-04T15:36:00.010+08:002012-08-26T12:08:44.495+08:00Epididymitis, Testicle InfectionA 24 year old male, single, sexually active, complained of pain in the right testicle with associated low grade fever of 1 day duration. He said that it was painful when touched with a heavy sensation in the testicle area he also noted that the right is slightly larger than the left testicle.There is no past medical history of mumps, urinary tract infection and denies previous sexually WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-82166500853132689812011-05-02T14:41:00.011+08:002014-08-17T14:03:53.072+08:00Impetigo, Mamaso or Talipaso
A 2 year old girl was brought to the clinic for rashes in the cheeks and forehead of 3 days duration, initially like small pinheads,"butlig", then after a day rapidly converted to vesicular rashes, "nagtutubig". It was noted that a playmate suffers from a similar condition.
On physical examination , the lesion erodes with a honey colored crust and slightly wet. Patient was occasionally WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-10266263069007933962011-05-01T13:30:00.004+08:002012-08-26T12:10:16.541+08:00Gonococcal Urethritis , TuloA 30 year old male, married, taxi driver came to the clinic complaining of pain with urination and noticeable increase in frequency of 3 days duration. He also noted a yellowish green copious penile discharge that often leaves stain in his underwear. He also said that he had a slight fever and took Paracetamol 500mg which relieved the symptom. On further prodding , the patient volunteered that WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-46683116713660331862011-04-27T14:52:00.006+08:002011-04-27T15:47:58.904+08:00Furuncle , Boil or PigsaA 20 year old ,male , consulted for a swollen firm area in the left buttocks with associated pain and tenderness of 3 days duration. A day prior to consultation, there was passage of pus and blood. Patient also complained that the problem was recurrent wherein the last episode was about a year ago.Patient was given Cloxacillin 500mg capsules every 6 hours(4xday), for 10 -14 days and advised to WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-48381795411759805452011-04-07T15:10:00.016+08:002011-04-15T19:15:16.076+08:00Bell's Palsy or Facial Nerve ParalysisA 34 year old Male,sales clerk, came to the clinic complaining of difficulty closing his right eye for 3 days prior to consultation. The symptom just appeared after waking up and he also noted that his smile and the lines in his forehead appears "uneven". He also said that his right eye feels dry and irritated.A complete blood count and urinalysis was unremarkable . Further physical WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-71317032449903396652011-01-29T15:55:00.012+08:002012-07-15T01:09:53.211+08:00Bulutong Tubig , Chicken Pox or Varicella ZosterA 30 year old female consulted for low grade fever 2 days prior to consultation with associated muscle pain, sore throat and lack of appetite. A day before she developed pruritic rashes, starting from the face and scalp down to the chest and abdomen.On examination patient had fever ,38.2 Centigrade, with red papular rashes,"tear drop",vesicles on face, trunk and in the upper extremities.Patient WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-2282748797598911352010-11-19T14:31:00.004+08:002010-11-19T14:58:19.544+08:00Bird Flu or Avian InfluenzaBird flu or Avian Influenza is a contagious disease of birds ranging from mild to severe form of illness.The outbreaks affecting some Asian countries caused by influenza A/H5N1 virus may also cause severe infection in humans.Bird Flu is transmitted to humans through inhalation or contamination with infected discharges or feces of sick chicken.Signs and SymptomsFeverBody weakness or muscle WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42683745054991881.post-42364743569625343262010-11-04T16:51:00.005+08:002012-10-17T15:54:25.762+08:00 Canker Sores or "Singaw" (Aphthous Stomatitis) Canker sores, "Singaw"or Aphthous stomatitis is a benign autoimmune condition that is usually due to nutritional deficiencies arising from lack of Iron, Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid.
Aphthous stomatitis are among the most common oral mucosal lesions physicians and dentists observe. Recurrent aphthous ulcer is a disorder of unknown etiology that can cause clinically significant morbidity. One WazzupDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092078843914289830noreply@blogger.com0