thomasb
New User
13 posts since November 28th, 2003
New User
13 posts since November 28th, 2003
thomasb's posts
Good afternoon.
I hope you all have a merry christmas.
Sadly I am on call from 9am christmas morning until 9pm. (it's 4pm and I haven't been called in yet )
i hope you all have a wonderful new year.
(i apologise for my recent absence, I will do my best to be around alot more).
Sincerely,
dr. Thomas blake
m.B., b.S.
General practit... more
Some causes of night sweats can include: menopause, andropause, hiv, tuberculosis, diabetes, sleep apnea, alcohol, some drugs (including prescription durgs), spicy foods.
Treatment.
With the assistance of your doctor, determine the cause of the night sweats. Change your lifestyle: avoid alcohol, spicy foods and have a talk with your doctor reg... more
Some recommended exercises for pregnant women include: swimming, walking, yoga, aerobics just to name a few.
Exercises to avoid include: skiing, water skiing and horseback riding.
Cross-country skiing can be safe but there is still an enormous risk of falling. Downhill skiing is definetely not encouraged due to the increased risk of falling.
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Medications used to treat trigeminal neuralgia include anticonvulsant drugs and muscle relaxants.
Surgical options for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia can include: alchohol injection, glycerol injection, balloon compression, electric current,
microvascular decompression (mvd).
The trigeminal nerve carries sensation from the face to the ... more
If a child isn't making normal sounds / not breathing then 911 should be dialled immediately (000 if you're in australia).
If your child is breathing but seems to be coughing / wheezing then the object is probably lodged somewhere in the windpipe. Generally the child is not in immediate danger, but ensure you take your child to the nearest emer... more
I assume that you are referring to eczema.
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-term) skin disorder. People with eczema have scaly and itching rashes. There is often a family history associated with eczema.
Things which can worsen this condition include exposure to environmental irritants, stress, temperature changes, and how dry ... more
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