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Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016

Question: I threw my medicine away there might be my full name on the medicine on the bottle when i threw my trash away like the description of the medicine and my full name displayed is this bad? Personal information

like the medicine bottle everytime you throw medicine you should cross the name out why?? I'm freaking out

thats what my mom says to me thanks I think its taken off not certain its already down the chute thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is for your personal confidentiality

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I think your mother is right in saying to cross the name or identifying information before throwing anything in trash. This is absolutely good habit as the information available over there may cause breach of confidentiality.

On this day you and your doctor know about your medicine but if you through in such a way anybody can know what medicine you are taking and this may lower down your status in society as some diseases are seen bad in society. For example if somebody have mental illness and if her throws the medication bottle with intact name people may know it.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (9 hours later)

what should I do i believe I took the sticker though is this ok not sure

I got really stabbed on my thumb apparently no bleeding thats what i think doc it was a really stab while throwing trash down the chute what should hiv test?????

im not sure about the sticker what should i dod?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I do not think you have HIV test

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Stab injury from bottle is unlikely to cause HIV. I do not think you need any further tests for this purpose.

I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (6 hours later)

no no the chute area a piece not sure what it was apparently no bleeding just pain this was yesterday

the bottle was referring to thee personal informaytion I donate know if i took it out or not ii think i did not certain its down the chute area

dont know I thinking ddid

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I think you need to stop worrying

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I think you need to stop worrying about the bottle and personal information as it can not be traced now and there is little possibility of any harm from it.

If there was no bleeding from the injury, despite the pain I do not think you need to get tested.

Thanks and regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 hours later)

you think I took the sticker off the bottle dont recall

question i have a lot of baing soda in my vacuum can it cause a fire?? if its warm the vacuum but its turned off thanks

if the sticker is peeked off shoulda i worry

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry if you peeled the sticker

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I do not think you need to worry if you have peeled the sticker from the medicine bottle.

Soda causing fire is quite unusual and I do not think baing soda can cause fire.

I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

i mean baking soda like the white powder should i worry about this it was a lot in the vacuum cleaner the vacuum is turned off unplugged Can you dfind our please thanks and regarding the medicine sticker not certain though ???????

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think you need to stop worrying

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting again.

Unfortunately we can not correct the things which are not under our control. The bottle sticker issue is over and you can not change it. You need to be more cautious in future.

Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 hours later)

I think I peeled it off I dont remember the current the events thinking???? now I'm paranoid you the k i peeled it off?? honestly???

i mean its not keys or anything like this if someone know you take a certain medication whys this so nbad is this life damaging honestly

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please forget about it

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

being paranoid is ok but lingering on the same topic is wasting your energy as well as efforts.

In my view you need to stop discussing this topic all together.

Thanks and rgards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 minute later)

ok thanks So in my perception I peeled itv off Sorry I feel i did though

i have this feeling though

you agree Sorry

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I am glad to now that you are leaving the discussion here itself to move in your life.

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 hours later)

thanks Sir worst things in the world even if the stickers peeled off no worries thats what i think if I have more conquering questions ill let you know And I int wart healthcare magic to close this disscusion thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.

I am glad to know that information was useful for you and you are convinced now to drop those there itself.

Regarding you can close it or it will close automatically after few days provided there is no further posts from your side.

I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar