I wasn't quite expecting this level of hypertrophy. It could certainly be linked to your athletic training, though such pronounced hypertrophy is typically seen in professional athletes; however, three hours of intense physical activity could definitely be a contributing factor. It might not be a bad idea to schedule a cardiac ultrasound just to be safe. By the way, what were the findings from your heart auscultation? Did they mention anything regarding a murmur?
Regarding these results, everything seems fine, except for the tonsil issue. Did an infectious disease specialist perform this evaluation? Also, how does the blood work look? It appeared somewhat indicative of anemia, yet you haven't mentioned any inflammatory symptoms...
If a new tooth is coming in, there isn't much you can do to stop it. However, taking one tablet of Ketorolac in the evening might help manage that swelling... You really should see a dentist to figure out the exact cause of the inflammation, just in case they need to prescribe an oral antiseptic.
Take Tylenol 1g four times a day on a regular schedule, rather than just when you feel pain. You may take one 50 mg Ketorolac tablet during the day if needed, and be sure to take another 50 mg Ketorolac in the evening along with the Tylenol.
Donna Doyle said:If she's young and doesn't have other heart issues, it’s unlikely to be AFib. Could be WPW syndrome instead. But honestly, most likely just a thyroid issue...
Why's that? I've seen atrial fibrillation in young people plenty of times... WPW is much rarer than fibrillation and less likely to be the culprit here...
Actually, there is a specific instrument they use where the doctor gently inserts it into your nostril to widen the opening and check everything inside. While primary care physicians at places like a local CVS MinuteClinic might have them on hand for basic checks, an ENT specialist goes much deeper. The general practitioners just use it for routine screening when things aren't too serious, whereas the specialists perform a more comprehensive evaluation. It isn't painful, nor is it particularly uncomfortable...
That was simply a suggestion 😁 but from what I’ve gathered through my conversations with anesthesiologists, they aren't particularly keen on the idea. Even at the hospital where I completed most of my clinical rotations, the anesthesiologist is the one who consistently handles consultations for non-surgical JILs. Another clear sign of the lack of readiness and certain snobbery among other physicians can be seen in difficult intubation and resuscitation scenarios. In those moments, no one seems to think of—or even wants to—call an anesthesiologist. This leads to the patient being intubated only when there is nothing left to lose, followed by the ultimate shrug from internists and pediatricians: "there was nothing we could do." I am not suggesting anesthesiologists are omnipotent, but for any complex resuscitation on any ward, one should consult an anesthesiologist, given their specialization in anesthesia, resuscitation and intensive care. From my observations, internists and pediatricians struggle to look beyond the narrow scope of their own specialties; they fail to see the patient through the lens of intensive medicine, focusing instead on the primary disease. Consequently, I believe that until significant changes are made to our medical training, the anesthesiologist remains the ultimate authority for all types of JILs, whether surgical or non-surgical. At its core, intensive medicine is the same regardless of the underlying pathology, though many clearly fail to grasp this. I agree that an experienced anesthesiologist has already mastered their craft and doesn't strictly require additional formal education. However, subspecialization exposes you to more non-surgical JILs, making you more competent. The issue in America is that on those JILs, you are often met by people who actually know less about intensive medicine than you do...
Scott Allen10, let's start a medical revolution in America!!! :P 😁
Kimberly Edwards38 said:Personally, I'm curious about how much damage the number of general anesthetics—or any other type—actually does. Since they're all essentially "toxins" in some way, isn't it true that after any anesthesia, they push you to drink a lot of fluids just so your body can flush out the harmful substances as quickly as possible?
Anesthetics aren't really any more "toxic" than most other medications, and they generally don't leave lasting consequences. There’s no reason to force excessive fluids right after surgery; in fact, during those first few hours, intake should actually be limited depending on the specific type of anesthesia used.