Sheryl

Suggest Prof. Thaworn https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4730

Anal itching is usually due to pinworm which is treated by 400 mg Albendazole single dose. Repeat in 2 weeks.

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"except COPD" is a very big exception given that COPD puts you at elevated risk of heart disease. Many insurers would refuse to insure you altogether. Any that would insure you would certainly exclude both cardiac and pulmonary problems (and yes, that is a huge exclusion). The other exclusions though (prostate, bone etc) is something peculiar to PC and based on your age regardless of medical history. They exclude conditions that are more common in older people. Makes no sense to me since the increased risk due to age is already reflected in much higher premiums. I would not in any case recommend a policy from Thai company. If you want to look elsewhere given your age I would suggest Cigna Global (NOT Cigna Thailand). They may refuse to insure you altogether or else exclude cardiac and pulmonary conditions but they won't come back with all those other age related exclusions.

Actually it is not that it is unlikely that you will develop colon cancer but that past certain age the risks of a colonoscopy begin to outweigh the benefits -- especially if you already had negative tests. 72 is a bit young to stop though. In the US it us recommended toutinely until age 75 then on case by case basis for ages 76 - 85 (depending on risk factors). In UK I think it is up to age 74.

That is not necessarily the case. Likelihood of surviving cancer primarily depends on: - type of cancer - how early it is diagnosed Bot of those matter far more than age. Plenty of older people do survive cancer (of the types with good prognosis).

Colon cancer is fully curable through simple resection if caught early. (Hence the recommendation for periodic colonoscopies).

At age 62 I'd suggest April Global (not April Thailand). Issued out of France and governed by EU insurance regs. https://fr.april-international.com/en/living-abroad/myhealth-international Get through a broker, do not get it (or any other poljcy) directly on your own as they will help with any issues with claims. I used Jenny at AA brokers <[email protected]> Just hospitalization cover (Essential plan, includes outpt cancer treatment and dialysis ) and take at least $500 deductible. Careful if trying to get info online as once you type in Thailand it may revert to April Thailand which is a Thai company under Thai regulation which I do not advise.

This is contraindicated in the presence of some cardiac problems. Which may present as shortness of breath. Do not self prescribe.

Can be harmful to self treat certainly. You need a proper diagnosis first. Shortness of breath can be due to lung or heart issue. Treatment needs to address underlying cause.

If you want to self insure I would agree re mnot less than 4 million baht. Note that you will need to be able to replenish it as used. You are still young enough (assuming no chronic health issues) to get a good internationally issued expat health policy but in a few years will not be so think this through carefully. Most people who can afford to truly self insure still get health insurance as a means of protecting their assets. Major exception being those who can't get insured due to pre-existing conditions. But up to you. As long as you can put adequate funds aside and replenish them as used, it'll work. Whether you will end up ahead or behind financially that way is a roll of the dice. Odds favor coming out ahead but you could end up way, way behind and no way to know in advance. I say "truly self insure" because I have found that most of the expats who describe themselves as self insured are actually uninsured.

There is nothing by that name. From the description (less wait, higher cost) he may mean the after hours clinics /special clinics that most larger govt hospitals have.

As above. Outpatient clinics in Thailand - and especially in Bangkok - are mainly located in hospitals. Sukhumvit hospital is probably closest to you.

As above. Very little expertise or experience with skin cancer in Thailand. in CM your best bet is https://www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com/en/doctor/assoc-prof-dr-assoc-prof-chartchai-kwangsukstith-m-d/ Who trained in US. (Southern California).

Do you really need testing that frequently? Are you on insulin? Is your BS very unstable? For most diabetics an Hb1Ac test every 3-6 months is enough.

People vary both in whether it helps and at what dosage. Brands also vary. I use Puritan Pride 10 mg (get from Lazada) and it definitely helps me. I also occasionally take a fast dissolving 5 mg if I wake up 4 am-ish. Melatonin helps induce a natural sleepiness. It does not knock you out as such.

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Best colorectal surgeon in Thailand is Prof. Chucheep https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4581 Also at Bumrungrad but will cost more there. Bring actual CD of the scan with you

Big problem with Paxlovid is that it had interactions with mzny other drugs. Cannot be taken by people on stayins, many heart meds etc -- the very people at highest risk. Also costs about US $500 for a 5 day course.

It coukd be and in that case cortisone is contraindicated. If on the other hand it us due to tendinitis then vortisone might help. You should not wait till Sunday. Call hospital for ambulance and go now.

Rajavej is private not government.

I would not characterize what could be called a clinic in Thailand as an MRS.

Would explain it. Likely not relevant to the differential diagnosis.

Most "clinics" in Thailand have none of these other than nurses Do NOT waste time going to a clinic. Go to a hospital.

Had they ordered the scans?