Takiap wrote:From what I can see, Dr Mike gave you a perfectly clear answer.
To questions I didn't ask. That's a non-answer answer.
Takiap wrote:
The oath you are referring to nowadays means nothing, no matter where are get your qualifications. As others have pointed out, doctors are not the ones who turn people away.
One would have to be as ignorant as a box of rocks not to know that, which is why it wasn't in the original question.
When I graduated from the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Leicester, in 1994, all those who earned a degree in Medicine (M.B., Ch.B.) to practice as doctors had to swear the Oath of Geneva. I believe this replaced the Hippocratic Oath in the middle of the last century, although the basic concept is similar, which makes Dr Mike's answer totally correct, albeit incomplete from the questioner's perspective. It is also referred to as the 'Physicians Oath' and is apparently quite a big deal for the WHO.
"A man who does not think for himself, does not think at all." Wilde
Dr. Michael,
I have been running a low grade fever (99F) for one week, mostly it is worst in the evening. Some minor body aches, etc. I have been taking Ibuprofen to counter the symptoms. I played golf regularly prior to this but I stayed hydrated. It feels like the "Flu" but rest is not helping. Should I get some blood work done, if so for what? I don't remember any mosquito bites. The locals say it is change of weather and every one has this. Any suggestions please?
Thanks
I wouldn't have to manage my anger if people could learn to mange their stupidity!
SunandFun wrote:Dr. Michael,
I have been running a low grade fever (99F) for one week, mostly it is worst in the evening. Some minor body aches, etc. I have been taking Ibuprofen to counter the symptoms. I played golf regularly prior to this but I stayed hydrated. It feels like the "Flu" but rest is not helping. Should I get some blood work done, if so for what? I don't remember any mosquito bites. The locals say it is change of weather and every one has this. Any suggestions please?
Thanks
Sounds as though it could be Dengue although normally you feel really lethargic as well as heavy body ache and flu-like symptoms. Hopefully Dr Mike will respond but worth getting it checked out, even though I don't think they can offer any specific treatment?
SandF, reckon you should get some really spicy food into you.. plenty of chiili, garlic, fresh herbs and no msg! Missed you yesterday, played a 5 ball in 4hrs all scored in the 30s so not too bad!
SunandFun wrote:Dr. Michael,
I have been running a low grade fever (99F) for one week, mostly it is worst in the evening. Some minor body aches, etc. I have been taking Ibuprofen to counter the symptoms. I played golf regularly prior to this but I stayed hydrated. It feels like the "Flu" but rest is not helping. Should I get some blood work done, if so for what? I don't remember any mosquito bites. The locals say it is change of weather and every one has this. Any suggestions please?
Thanks
Sounds as though it could be Dengue although normally you feel really lethargic as well as heavy body ache and flu-like symptoms. Hopefully Dr Mike will respond but worth getting it checked out, even though I don't think they can offer any specific treatment?
Why on earth would you suggest it is Dengue Fever, read up about it, Dengue fever also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. Where did the poster state he had a rash.
Leave diagnosis up to professionals, if the OP is unwell go to a good doctor and listen to the doctor alone.
"Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right." Muhammad Ali
SunandFun wrote:Dr. Michael,
I have been running a low grade fever (99F) for one week, mostly it is worst in the evening. Some minor body aches, etc. I have been taking Ibuprofen to counter the symptoms. I played golf regularly prior to this but I stayed hydrated. It feels like the "Flu" but rest is not helping. Should I get some blood work done, if so for what? I don't remember any mosquito bites. The locals say it is change of weather and every one has this. Any suggestions please?
Thanks
Sounds as though it could be Dengue although normally you feel really lethargic as well as heavy body ache and flu-like symptoms. Hopefully Dr Mike will respond but worth getting it checked out, even though I don't think they can offer any specific treatment?
Why on earth would you suggest it is Dengue Fever, read up about it, Dengue fever also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. Where did the poster state he had a rash.
Leave diagnosis up to professionals, if the OP is unwell go to a good doctor and listen to the doctor alone.
I don't know why you are getting so upset about my "diagnosis". I said it could be dengue although that would normally involve more body ache and strong flu like symptoms. The op mentioned about mosquito bites (it is quite possible not to have been aware of being bitten). I ended by suggesting that hopefully Dr Mike would respond (so far he hasn't) but that further investigation (by the professionals) might be a good idea - better to be safe than sorry!!
"Fevers" of 99 (37.3) are of no consequence, your 'flu' like symptoms are. This is almost always caused by a viruse, most of which are self resolving. I think the advice of fluids, rest and 'wait and see' is appropriate. If however it goes on for a wek you may want to see a doctor. Dengue as another poster has said is unlikely, but there are mild attacks of everything--the body's immune system after all is much more effective than anything Drs can do.
Sorry for the delay, I have a short time consulting job in Shanghai (74 and cant adjust to retirement) and only check HHF occasionally.
Dr Mike wrote:"Fevers" of 99 (37.3) are of no consequence, your 'flu' like symptoms are. This is almost always caused by a viruse, most of which are self resolving. I think the advice of fluids, rest and 'wait and see' is appropriate. If however it goes on for a wek you may want to see a doctor. Dengue as another poster has said is unlikely, but there are mild attacks of everything--the body's immune system after all is much more effective than anything Drs can do.
Sorry for the delay, I have a short time consulting job in Shanghai (74 and cant adjust to retirement) and only check HHF occasionally.
Thanks Dr. Michael. I knew you were traveling on assignment, so no worries about the delay. Thanks to ALL who gave me there ideas and I appreciate the care that all had. I am improving daily although not 100% yet. I appreciate ALL!
I wouldn't have to manage my anger if people could learn to mange their stupidity!
I don't know why you are getting so upset about my "diagnosis". I said it could be dengue although that would normally involve more body ache and strong flu like symptoms. The op mentioned about mosquito bites (it is quite possible not to have been aware of being bitten). I ended by suggesting that hopefully Dr Mike would respond (so far he hasn't) but that further investigation (by the professionals) might be a good idea - better to be safe than sorry!![/quote]
Basically because you could put the S.h.i.t.s up someone by even suggesting that. Same happened to my wife a few weeks back with one of her friends "diagnosing" her and saying she had a serious infection when it was just an insect bite, a bad one but still only a bite but the friend had my wife in tears.
"Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right." Muhammad Ali
StevePIraq wrote:I don't know why you are getting so upset about my "diagnosis". I said it could be dengue although that would normally involve more body ache and strong flu like symptoms. The op mentioned about mosquito bites (it is quite possible not to have been aware of being bitten). I ended by suggesting that hopefully Dr Mike would respond (so far he hasn't) but that further investigation (by the professionals) might be a good idea - better to be safe than sorry!!
Basically because you could put the S.h.i.t.s up someone by even suggesting that. Same happened to my wife a few weeks back with one of her friends "diagnosing" her and saying she had a serious infection when it was just an insect bite, a bad one but still only a bite but the friend had my wife in tears.[/quote]
Well fortunately Sunandfun didn't seem to take umbridge and that's who my answer was addressed to, not you.
Of course the OP should take advice from people like Dr Mike or other professionals and should steer clear of others giving "diagnosis" when they have no idea what they are talking about., and I include myself in that group as I am not qualified to diagnose another health issues.
This is an open forum, should you not wish others to comment against your posts may I suggest you utilize PM's in future.
"Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right." Muhammad Ali
StevePIraq wrote:Of course the OP should take advice from people like Dr Mike or other professionals and should steer clear of others giving "diagnosis" when they have no idea what they are talking about., and I include myself in that group as I am not qualified to diagnose another health issues.
This is an open forum, should you not wish others to comment against your posts may I suggest you utilize PM's in future.
