precautions

precautions

Infectious disease The constellation of activities intended to minimize exposure to an infectious agent; precautions imply that the isolation of an infected Pt is optional, but not mandatory. See AIDS precautions, Barrier precautions, Universal precautions. Cf Isolation; Safe sex practices, Reverse precautions.

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Patient discussion about precautions.

Q. How can I overcome this? Is there any precautions? I am getting scared after seeing my neighbor’s condition due to breast cancer. My mom says she will soon die. Is it very hard to treat and cure? I am getting sick of these, need some help. I have a feeling that I too have the breast cancer. Please help me. How can I overcome this? Is there any precautions?

A. here is a link for you to do a Breast Self Examination :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_self-examination

Q. Is there any precaution to prevent depression even with the family history? We have a family history of depression. I am in my 40’s and fear that I should not be the victim of depression. My elder sister is showing the signs of depression now. What can I do to prevent depression in the future? Is there any precaution to prevent depression even with the family history?

A. TillGriffin is right! there is actually no way of knowing if depression will happen or not but living a healthy lifestyle can prevent it from happening. a stress free environment and some meaning for your life can do that as well. meaning is something you create in your life, just choose one - doesn't matter what, as long as it excites you!
take care!

Q. My wife had history of 3 abortions, now she is 13 week pregnant. What tests or precautions we need to take? We are married for 7 years now. We went for medicated abortion for the first time. There after my wife got pregnant twice but each time the pregnance terminated at 8th week. Since then we have been trying for baby & also underwent 4 IUI's and were planning for IVF. For us it was miracle as my wife(now 32 yrs) got pregnant in Oct 08 when we had decided for IVF. We are very happy now. The misrty of 8th week is also over as my wife is now in 13 week. She still has Naucia & yet not felt the KIK. Now on, what more test or checkups can we expect.

A. I can understand that your wife's three-times-bad-experiences could leave such a traumatic fear and anxiety in facing this pregnancy now, but remember that psychologic factors play important roles also, so I suggest both of you not to worry too much about this pregnancy.

Make sure that you tell your ob-gyn specialist about your wife's past history, and I believe the doctor will arrange the best pregnancy plan for you guys. Regular checking, including ultrasound will ensure that your wife is having healthy pregnancy.

Good luck, my friend, and stay healthy always..