Dear @b_itchy. You have likely correctly identified the trigger of your hive (urticaria). A skin prick test will help to identify the allergen that you are sensitive to. You might wish to consult your Family Physician/ designated workplace doctor to assist you in finding out the allergen and workplace modifications can possibly be done to reduce your exposure to the allergens.  Anti histamines such as zyrtec are safe for regular consumption and helps in treating urticaria. You might wish to take anti histamines prior to exposure of your allergens in order to prevent or reduce the severity of your urticaria. Hope this helps.

Dear @Wello1 . May I know where is his ulcer located? In the mouth or legs or other parts of the body?

Dear @srmoore. You should seek medical attention if you are tested positive for COVID-19 and follow the prevailing medical advice by your country's COVID healthcare management team. This might vary from country to country. I would recommend you seek emergency attention if you have any shortness of breath, persistent fever that does not go away with anti-pyretics such as paracetamol or generally unwell. Do get well soon.

Hi @Sabb I'm not sure what you mean, could you elaborate on your question? If you're asking whether there are any serious drawbacks of consuming these foods then the answer is no - they are not associated with any major health issues, and safe when consumed under normal circumstances and regular eating in moderation.

Hi @Dae there are several possible causes for this, such as inflammatory conditions/infections. You will need to have a discussion with a doctor to work this out and evaluate what medications you may require based on further assessment accordingly.

This can either be done at a GP clinic near your home, or potentially online via apps that provide video-based consultations, and the attending doctor would be able to prescribe medications and have them delivered to you. Here is a link that shares more about it: https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/raffles-connect/teleconsult/

Dear Rach

I would suggest getting an Xray of the elbow to rule out a fracture or any possible dislocation. It's not uncommon to have a fracture of the elbow when there is axial loading post fall from a bicycle. Especially since your range of movement is limited, I am concerned about any possible bleeding into the joint and swelling that could arise from a fracture or dislocation or ligament tear. 

It would be recommended to see an orthopaedic surgeon to do a detailed examination of the elbow and evaluate with Xrays or even possibly a MRI scan.

Hi @edgar this is something that needs to be examined! Have you had an injury to the coccyx before, such as a high impact fall directly landing in a seated position on the floor? Mild-moderate Scoliosis itself is not expected to contribute to such symptoms - I recommend that you visit your GP/family physician for a more in-depth review and examination to get to the bottom of this issue.

Hi @malfrands. Is the rash itchy and affecting other parts of the body too? 

The rash appears like urticaria which is usually raised and itchy. Urticaria can be due to many possible causes. Most commonly drug-induced, food- induced, viral infection or idiopathic ( Nil obvious trigger). 

You might benefit from oral anti-histamines ( if you arent allergic to them). However do consult a doctor if you experience any breathing difficulty/ fever/ worsening rashes. Hope this helps.

Hmm..

Hi @ongjunhao1997 good questions! Have added responses to each of them separately - 

For the first question, Astigmatism is a common cause of blur vision arising from irregular shape of the cornea (superficial layer of the eye) or lens (inside the eye). It is a structural problem that is not directly affected by screen exposure (smartphone/laptop use) although excessive use of these devices without breaks can cause other eye problems that may worsen your blur vision overall. For the latter, I recommend the 20-20 rule i.e. to take brief 20 second breaks to look at something in the distance, at least 20 meters away. This can be done every hour or so when using these devices for prolonged periods, and will help reduce your risk of eye strain.

For the second question, Acuvue contact lenses are generally a good option. Most contact lenses are not suitable for use while swimming due to all the organisms in the water. There are a few specialised options, but these are costly and hard to come by. Some recommend to use daily contact lenses with waterproof goggles for protection, and to throw the contact lens away after swimming without touching the eye at all. However, this is hard to do in practice and there is still risk of contamination. One option is to consider prescription goggles that incorporate refractive correction based on your vision - this is something you can speak to your optician about for available options. Some lenses and goggles do make such claims about blue and UV light. While they may offer some protection, it is recommended to take regular precautions and especially avoid directly looking towards the sun. Hope this helps!

Hello, it’s not that uncommon to have a bony avulsion fragment from the fibula, like in your ankle. It’s still controversial what’s the best thing to do with the fragment, and this can vary from removal to leaving it alone and just focusing on repairing the ligament. When there’s not enough good quality tissue to work with, yes an augmentation is useful. This can be in the form of a tendon, or a synthetic internal brace device has also become quite popular. How “common” it is to have inadequate tissues can be quite subjective depending on the judgement of the surgeon but usually it is better to augment the repair when in doubt. 

Hi @madiii_kaddi The resolution of your photo is not very clear. It will be helpful if you are able to take a higher resolution photograph and point to the area that you are concerned about. I will be able to better advise further subsequently. Thank you.

Dear @Sherry, only the soft palate and part of the throat is seen. Based on what can be seen, It looks normal. Need to correlate to your symptoms for a proper  assessment. I suggest a visit to your family physician for an through checkup if you have any persistent or bothersome symptoms.