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What causes infection in throat/tongue and nose block?
NAME :AKASH SEX: MALE AGE:21 SIR I HAVE AN INFECTION IN MY THROAT AND TOUNGUE THE WAX IN MY EAR IN BECOMING WHITE AND I HAVE PROBLEM IN BREATHING MY JAWS SEEM TO HAVE STUCK THEY PAIN SIDE WAYS AND I AM HAVING SEVARE INFECTION AND NOSE ARE BLOCKED SOME TIMES WHEN I SLEEP | Wlecome to HCM Akash.The symptoms that you are describing are classic for upper respiratory tract infection. Upper respiratory tract infections can become chronic and cause all the symptoms that you are describing. It could be sinusitis, enlarged glands in the neck or both. It is necessary to seek medical care for these problems as they can adversely affect your quality of life. I would recommend visiting your physician so that proper investigations can be done. Thank you for giving us the opportunity for helping you. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.Dr. Waqas Hayat | |
What causes pain in tailbone area?
Hi I am having awful pain in tailbone area !! Bringing my to tears . Hard to sit stand , lay sleep walk. Doc gave me shots and pain patches . No X-rays yet nothing helping . I m 44 and can take a lot pain but this is getting bad !! To sneeze and cough even hurts I did not injure myself either. | Hello, Coccygodynia-Pain in tail bone is very resistant to treatment.Try physiotherapy for six weeks.Sit hot water tub for 10 to 15 mins.Use holed cushion/Air tube for sitting.If all these fail, Injection therapy could be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad | |
Will taking morphine helps control vomiting?
I was sent to an emergency room for continuing vomiting over a period of 3 hours and they gave me a shot of morphine to settle things down and to stop the vomiting. 4 days later I have some depression and I am wondering if this could be from the morphine. | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Morphine can cause depression but it is mostly after a chronic use. After a single shot of morphine, depression cannot precipitate. Moreover for clinically diagnosing a depression , the symptoms have to persist for atleast 2 weeks, which is not so in your case. Just try getting back to your own life and commitments. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
Is WBC count is related to bronchial asthma?
i am suffering from bronchial asthma from last 20 years.Since the last 2 years the severity has increased.after every 3 months problem increases.Medicines prescribed for me are forocot inhaler 400,ipravent ,montek, doxofyline 400.is there any alternate way to improve my condition?also I had a doubt whether the WBC count is related to it.The total count for me is 9000 and the reference range given in the report is 4000-11000.is it ok or I have to take medicines to improve immunity? I am using the forocot 2-inhalations 3 to 4 times a day.will there be any side effects?what are the precautions to be taken while using inhalers? please suggest me. age-48 years height-5 feet 5" weight- 61 kg | Dear patientinhalers are the main stay of medications in bronchial asthma which needs to be taken correctly as per your doctors advice. get lung function test to assess the control of the disease.your WBC count is normal. if it is more than reference range it indicates infectionyour asthma may be allergic. get evaluated by allergy specialist who can identify the triggers and advice IMMUNOTHERAPY, which is permanent cure for the allergy. your medications usage and disease severity will come down | |
Suggest cause for knee tightness post knee replacement surgery
I had total knee replacement surgery about 20 months ago, recently I have been experiencing a tightness and burning feeling in my knee, especially going up and down stairs. The knee is warm to the touch. What would cause this? Should I be concerned about the possibility of an infection? I am currently on antibiotics for a sinus infection. | Dear patient there is enough possibility of knee sepsis considering your symptoms. This should be tackled urgently and visit to your operating surgeon would be highly recommended. Ultrasound of the knee joint and knee joint aspiration for fluid will be needed to confirm diagnosis. If diagnosis is confirmed debridement of the joint and intravenous antibiotics will be the preferred treatment. | |
What causes chest pain, sweating along with numbness in wrist and jaw?
Hi, I am a 43 year old Male. 2 years ago I had a heart attack, 2 stents inserted into my left artery, six months later I took a stress test, and a cardiologist told me it wasn’t good and I needed to interact, I went to a heart specialist in Boston, they told me my entire right artery was narrowed, up to 80% in some places, they said since it was the entire artery they could put in stents. So they decided to control my situation with medication, 2 years later I have been having chest pains on and off for the 2 years, a few times weekly, I feel weak when exercising, and I sweat excessively with minimal exertion. The chest pain a doctor told me it was unstable angina. but why am i sweating so much, getting knumbness in my left wrist, and jaw frequently. is the sweating caused by my condition, and what treatments can i try | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are due to coronary artery disease (CAD). You are having triple vessel disease. And this is causing you unstable angina. This causes tachycardia and sympathetic over activity. This causes sweating and numbness in left arm add hand. In my opinion, you should consult cardiac surgeon and discuss about need of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). This is the only optional for you. Don't wait for medical treatment, surgical intervention in the form of CABG is needed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Need help with overcoming difficult situations in life
they say I m crazy, I got another job, they say I have ADD, Bipolar and anxieity, and depression. I went back to work I needed insurance I try hard every day to keep it together but I cant keep my mind from going from one thing to another, I think i m not a good person if I don t do my job perfect I try to keep my attention on one thing then go to the other I cant do it. I blow up at work even thou I try not to I have evil thoughts about the people on my property I m a property manager. I have evil thoughts about the company I work for and the insurance I went to work to get and it still doesn t pay my medical bills because it s mental. I don t think anybody loves me anymore not my family, my husband does sometimes but I cant get my stuff together all I ever wanted in live is to pay my bills people to respect me to have a house of my own and to be somebody. I ve had good jobs and I ve always messed them up one way or the other. I feel like I wasted my entire life no matter how hard I try I never get anywhere in life I m a piece of crap. even when I didn t have a job I was a piece of crap and now I went back to work and im still a piece of crap. I see things I see dead people but they said I was really crazy then and thought I was trying to get my disability so I don t say anything about that anymore I try to ignore it . I see people that aren t here anymore I always have but kept it to myself I didn t want to be thought of as a nut case or different but I do see them they don t bother me but I do get scared at times. I had someone try to pull me out of my bed when I was little my parents told me it was a night mare I know somebody came through the screen door and had my legs pulling me through the bed. but once I said something I stopped talking about it because they said it didn t happen. just like when I worked on the pipeline and had to put up with the some of the men touching me because I wanted to quit but it was good money I never told anybody for seventeen years and when I did I lost my job. but I also was taking metamaphines to loose weight I always had a problem with my weight and was very self conscious of how I looked a friend introduced me to the drug I thought it was okay since a doctor would nt give me diet pills anymore they stopped given them to patients. I was put on them when I was ten years old but I couldn t sleep and they took me off of them until later in my teens my well I want | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand the stressful situation you are in. As you are aware that you have health related anxiety, I don't have to diagnose it. Once your doctors say that you do not have any physical problems, you should accept it. Because they are the authority in that front. You do not have any such medical qualification or knowledge. Secondly anxiety can produce many weird symptoms which may not have any physiological or pathological reasons. You need to overcome this health anxiety. Keeping yourself busy outside your home, exercising etc can help. Breathing is a good technique to overcome stress. Researches have shown that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Psychotherapy to have life style changes, Yoga and meditationn to streamline thought process and metabolism can be practiced for easy and permanent cure. Contact a psychologist for further information.If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Are there any natural remedies for estradial ?
i have been on estradial for 14 yrs. after complete hysterectomy. i am 52 and facing hip repair surgery in 2 weeks. surgeon insisted to stop estrodial due to risk of blood clots. is there anything natural I can take? i am already anxious over surgery without dealing with menopause issues. thank u | hi welcome to h.c.m frumFoods that contain natural phytoestrogens can help gently raise estrogen levels in the bodyLegumes, and especially soybeans,Bran, beans, fruits and vegetables,Peas, and beansit willl also help in p.m.s issuesi hope i have answered ur queryregards | |
Tender tooth after root canal therapy. Lump in the cheek. Infection?
I had root canal therapy done on a bottom molar on Thursday. The tooth is still tender and now today, Saturday, I have a lump in cheek - I called my doctor and he has prescribed antibotic for me to take for 10 days - he mentioned that if it gets worst I may have to the it drained . So what is it? an infection in the cheek from the root canal - my gum line is not swollen, just the small egg size lump in my cheek. | HI, Thanks for asking the query, Tooth pain and swelling indicates infection of tooththat had spread to the adjoining tissue leading to formation of periodontal abscess . Drainage of abscess into the oral cavity leads to nausea , vomitting ,halitosis and stomach infection.. Antibiotic and analgesic will give temporary relief. Get the abscess drained by the Dentist. Take an x-ray of the infected tooth, pain can be because of incomplete procedure or re-infection of the tooth. Get the procedure complete , unless all the canals are divitalised , disinfected and sealed to the apex you may experience pain and infection. Take saline water gargles 3-4 times a day it will give a soothing effect. Use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily. Hope this helps out. Regards.. | |
Why is my body shaking and have loose motion after taking azax?
i have cold and my doc. prescribed me azax 500 .although it helped me a lot but after taking the pill my body starts shaking from inside but not shivering and also i have a loose motion kind of experience after 4 hours of taking the pill.my Q. is is that normal and if not then what to do ? | Hi. I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Symptoms you experiencing might be due to azithromycin tablets you are taking. Usual side effects includes diarrhea, skin allergy, fever, Abdominal or stomach pain, drowsiness, dizziness etc. I advice you to, - Consult your doctor if there is severe diarrhea or any kind of skin allergies. - Avoid exposure to sunlight - Take tab. rantac along with it - Avoid taking antacids along with azithromycin ( 2hrs before or after the tablet). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician. | |
Suggest treatment for Broncho Pneumonia
my daughter 15months old ,doctor said she had Broncho Pneumonia& doctor advice her inj.Monocef 400mg,inj.klox 250mg Iv Morning & evening,her blood report almost normal,even i took x-ray chest in which radiologist has given ( Mild prominence bronchovascular markings are noted.) Smear for malarial parasite is normal,Platelet count is also normal.she just had Widal : ' O ' 1:80 dilution, ' H ' 1:80 dilution 'AH ' >1:20 dilution ' BH ' > 1.20 DilutionCRP 6.8 mg/L positive : > 6.0 mg/L negative : im also a CT scan TEchnologist but still im confused to take doctor advice,even 2day im taking 2nd opinion to another pediatric | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.The x-ray report does not confirm the diagnosis "Bronchopneumonia"and her blood reports are normal.Better go for second opinion.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics | |
Is fomentation, massage and badminton okay when with cervical spondylosis and backache?
Hi Doctor, I have cervical spondilosys and low back pain. My work involves sitting for long hours at a stretch. I get relief when i exercise and get fomentation or massage. Is that ok if i continue with this? I also want to play badminton which i find to be of help. My question is can i continue with fomentation, massage an playing badminton? | Cervical spondylosis is an age related degenerative disease. You can continue hot fomentation and massage but excessive neck turning or movement should be avoided. Isometric exercises for neck and back strengthening exercises may help more. Long period of sitting in wrong postures may aggravate neck and back pain so avoid as much as possible. Playing badminton depends upon status of your lumbar spine and will be better advised after your lumbar spine imaging. Intact vertebral column with no collapse or spondylolisthesis will assure for continuing badminton. | |
Is multiple abortions safe?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.. hi i m from nepal. i have got married in 2009 n very first month of marriage i got unwanted pregnant .and i abort it .we both husband and wife is a student we dont want any child now. but unfortunatele i have dout tht i m pregnant frm last month. is is safe for me to abort again | Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion repeat abortions might not be a good option.Because frequent abortions causes blood loss and make you anaemic.Sometimes the internal environment might change and cause the problems in conception in furthur life.But if it is inevitable then you can go for termination of pregnancy.But later on follow regular contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Go for termination of pregnancy only under doctor supervision to avoid complications like incomplete abortion.Best regards... | |
How can excessively sharp teeth be treated?
hi i m havin two teeth located in the fifth position to its extreme ends(from both sides) they are very sharp and look like vampires teeth. and major problem wid dat teeth is i always feel like biting something hard,and a kind of waving sensation always lies in dat teeth | Hello,You can have your bite evaluated. Your teeth may not line up well and cause uneven wear which can create sharp edges, sensitive teeth and risk fracture. Certain teeth such as canines have very pointed edges. Enamel can be resized with reshaping and reduce sharp edges. Other options include bonding or porcelain veneers. Braces will move your teeth into better alignment and usually proves esthetics.Schedule a routine exam with X-rays and your dentist will discuss options to best address your concerns. Schecule a visit with an orthodontist if you are interested in braces.Thank you for your inquiry. | |
Can Theraflu be given for high fever and flu in a 9-year-old?
My granddaughter is 9 and has the flu and has 103 temp. She lives in Georgia and the emergency room gave her a prescription but the pharmacy is closed. The nurse told her mother that the over the counter thermaflu (I may be spelling it wrong) has many of the same things. Her mother said the bottle says for children 10 and over. Is it safe for my granddaughter to take this and , if so, how much is safe for her to take. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In viral influenza infection, Tamiflu prescribed only if condition more severe. It has side effect like vomiting and gastritis. So if needed antacid also need to be prescribed along with it. Kindly provide your prescription photo for giving more comment. Tamiflu taken only if prescribed by doctor. Before that rule out bacterial infection as well by CBC and throat swab culture if needed. Consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes headaches and constant toothaches?
I ve been congested and coughing for about 2 1/2 weeks. For the past week when I sneeze or blow my nose or even just so my teeth actually hurt like I had root canals done on all of my teeth. Tonight I went into a coughing spasm, I coughed that hard that I got a weird feeling an blacked out for a few seconds. My head hurts, I feel really weak and my face feels has a hot feeling ,but my temperature is 98.9. Could I have broke a blood vessel in my head from coughing so violently and why do my teeth hurt so bad? What could I have and what should I do? | Hello,I can understand your concern. As you have got root canals on all of your teeth, if the treatment has been done well, there is less chance that the teeth can cause pain as they have become non-vital after root canal treatment.In addition, the root of the upper molar teeth lie near to or inside the maxillary sinus. So when the maxillary sinuses are congested sue to could and sinusitis, they cause pressure on the teeth and cause pain. When you cough or sneeze or blow your nose, the fluid moves inside the sinus and that causes severe toothache. When your cold and sinusitis will get cured, you will find relief in toothache. You have not broken any blood vessel in brain so do not worry about that.Thus, I would advise you to take Azithromycin 500 mg (Azee 500) once a day for 3 days along with Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) once a day for 5 days. You can also use nasal decongestants. Hot water vapor inhalation will help a lot in clearing sinuses. If you do not feel better in 5 days, you should visit an ENT specialist for further investigations and treatment.If the teeth keep paining after clearing sinuses, you should visit a dentist to follow up on the teeth for re-infection in the root canals. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah | |
What is the cause of muscle jerking while at rest,and is this related to RSD and brachiak plexopathy?
Hi! I have muscle jerking while at rest. During sleep and during periods when I m at the cpmputer. For no reason, my arm will jerk. I ve noticed it happening more frequently. Any anwers as to what might be casuing this? I have RSD and Brachiak Plexopathy. Does that have anything to do with these symptoms? | HiConsult a neurologist for this.There's a medicine named mirapex often prescribed for restless leg syndrome, maybe it could help.RSD and beschikbaar pathy should be managed.sometimes methycobalamin tab are also prescribed by neurologists along with pregabelin or gabapentin...but all this requires monitoring by neurologists | |
Need medicine for pain in the arm and elbow with a history of radical mastectomy
I underwent a radical mastectomy 31 years ago. The lymph glands were removed at that time. I have not had any trouble with my arm until recently when it began to ache. Even my elbow felt like maybe it was a horrible case of arthritis. My age now is 62 and I an in great health as far as I know. High blood pressure but that is really the most serious thing going on. I control it with medication. | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.you can take safer analgesics like tramadol, paracetamol or piroxicam.local gel and hot fomentation will help.Hope your query has been answeredNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal.Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.Kind Regards,Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch) | |
Have PCOS. On mephrate. No periods yet. Am stressed personally. Treatment for stress and tension?
Hi doc, I have pcos and i am 30, my doc recommended me taking mephrate its been more than 10 days but still i havnt ha my periods also i have lot of stress related to personal and office life...please can you suggest i always have negative thoughts because of this. What can i do to releive myself from stress and other tension. | Hi,You can expect a withdrawal bleed 3-7 days after completion of treatment with hormones. For the specific treatment of PCOD, there is a protocol of investigations to be done and treatment is planned according to the specific problem detected. These include a complete hormonal assay, glucose tolerance test, DHEAS levels, tubal patency if trying to conceive, trans-vaginal sonogram to view the uterus and ovaries. Maintenance of a healthy body weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet go a long way in the treatment. Meditation can help ease out the stress; please take the support of a psychologist if needed. Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for bleeding from ears in a child
Hi, I was cleaning my 7 year olds ears, with an earbud, I put it in too far. She cried for a minute but was ok, but when she was lying down I checked it & there was blood in here ear. I wiped it with a wet cloth, it has not bled again since & she says it s ok & not sore, should I get it checked? I m worried it will bleed through the night? | Hi.... I suggest you get the consultation of an ENT surgeon regarding this. I suspect that there could have been an ear drum perforation or it could be an injury to the external ear canal. Whatever it is, to diagnose the condition it needs a simple procedure called otoscopy where the ENT surgeon will look inside the ear and decide what to do.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Experiencing a tingling in penis after urination
I had unprotected oral sex and protected vaginal sex at a massage parlor. Sex only lasted about 4-5 min. Noticed nothing then about 5 days later I noticed a tingling in Penis after urination NOT during and no burning whatsoever. Other then a little discomfort after urination nothing it does dribble a little more urine afterwards then before. No discharge. I'm married so my question is is something wrong or is the guilt of encounter making me analyze everything going on down their. Could it be guilt and anxiety. Thanks | HelloThanks for query .The tingling sensation in penis after unprotected oral sex with unknown girl/.This is mostly due to inflammation of urethra .Oral mucosa is full of various bacterial flora hence one is prone to get infection of the urethra after oral sex .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. | |
What causes cluster of bumps in public region?
I started to notice a little cluster of bumps In my pubic region. It isn t painful, I was examining it and now it has spread a bit and itches really bad. If I look closes they look like pimples, filled with a yellowish color, others just skin color. Looks like dry skin a bit around it like its trying to heal. I don t have a clue what it is. I am a 20 year old male and I am sexually active with my girlfriend of 4 months. I don t have any other symptoms at all. | Hi.As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea cruris.My treatment advice is – 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine given only after consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. | |
Q. How can I quit taking ES Nax Plus without having any withdrawal symptoms?
Hi doctor,I am taking ES Nax Plus (Escitalopram 10 mg, Clonazepam 0.5 mg) since last one year for anxiety. Now, I want to cut this medicine but after stopping this for some days, now I am feeling anxious, lightheadedness, increased pulse, etc. Previously, I also tried to cut the medicine and felt the same thing and ended up with taking the medicine again. Please suggest how to get off this medicine without any symptom of this medicine as I do not want to be dependent on this for whole life. I have hypertension which is well controlled with medicine. Medicine taking other than above are Telma-CT (80 12.5) one time per day and Embeta-XR 50 one time per day. | Hello. Sudden stopping of the above drug may cause withdrawal symptoms. So you can start with slow withdrawal like take above tablet half every day or full tablet alternate day for three months. Then dose may be reduced to weekly 2 to 3 times for two months, then weekly 1 to 2 times next three months then withdraw the drug. Discontinued rapidly (over one to seven days) were more likely to relapse within a few months than those who reduced the dose gradually over two or more weeks. You can use a mild dose of anxiolytics like Alprazolam or long-acting Chlordiazepoxide in between withdrawal if you feel withdrawal symptoms. Best to withdraw under the guidance of your doctor. The antidepressant effect may be continued up to 2 to 3 weeks after discontinuation of the drug. You can use yoga and regular exercise during withdrawal time. Avoid caffeine and caffeinated drinks. Avoid anxiety triggers in your point of view, eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest remedy for genital warts
hi.am 44 years.my husband had one genital warts between his thigh and g.area since 2 years.he cut it when shaving..then a new brown spot apears on penis..and we are living normaly..untill it became like a warts and 2 small pimples near it..we had sex and oral..his dr freez them..iam so worried and panic..i went to my dr he said i have nothing.the question is it possible that i dont catch this warts..or is it possible these warts are not venearal....thank you | surgery can cause these to go awayC02 laser therapyPlease rate 5 Stars! I strive to provide the best answers to your questions. | |
What causes red bruised spots on the head of the penis?
I had sex (with condom) and now I have red bruised spots on head of my penis. The lady prided herself in having a tight vagina. It felt good at the time but I had burning inside penis when ejaculated. I am not circumcised. How could tight mean pain afterwards? | helloThanks for query .You have developed bruising of glans penis after having a sex with a woman who is known to have Vaginismus (Tight vagina).The bruising that you have developed is due to friction of glans penis against tight and dry vagina .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Do not worry it will get cured within a week or two .Dr.Patil. | |
Q. How can frequent unconsciousness be treated?
Hello doctor, My wife, 26 years old, is facing some problem of senselessness. When she is feeling tension, become senseless near about one hour. Before few months, she became senseless 7 to 8 times in her life. But then, she fell down from staircase, became senseless for 1.50 hours. She gets pain at back side of head. CT scan and EEG report normal. Pressure low. Hemoglobin lower. In these two to three months she became senseless 20 times. Even twice a day. What should I do now? | Hello. She loses sense (consciousness) for 1 to 1.5 hours, and same thing happened for more than 20 times in the past few months. Probably she is suffering from some tension, it does not seem to be seizure or convulsion as it lasts for 1 to 1.5 hours and CT brain and EEG are normal (attachment removed to protect aptient identity). But still seizure cannot be ruled out as she fell down and became unconscious. Tell me more about her senselessness. Is she moving or shaking her hand and legs during that episode? Is she having frothing from mouth? Tongue bite? Urine and stool incontinence? Does she remain confused after waking up from that event? If no to all, then it is less likely to be a seizure or convulsion or mirgi. Now can you tell me any issues or tension or family quarrel in home? If yes, then try to clear it out give her some relaxation if possible, give her warmth and family support. Correct her hemoglobin with proper Iron medications. Encourage her to take proper diet on time and adequate sleep. Tell her to take enough water and salt as needed. Regular exercises. Check her BP and sugar if not done. If possible, do one MRI brain as CT scan is not a good test to see everything. If possible, take opinion of psychiatrist for tension relieving medicines or directly she can take tablet Nexito Plus 1/2 tablet at night. | |
Q. Why am I constantly sick and tired?
Hi doctor, I keep having these waves of feeling sick and tired with no energy for about six weeks now. | Hello. If there are more questions, I will be happy to help you. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Is RBBB,shortness of breath and heart murmurs related to heart disease?
Hi there I am a 25 year old male. I aim to keep healthy and eat well however lately have been noticing that I am frequently mildly short of breath, even when at rest. It can be at various points during the day and for no real apparent reason and frequently causes me to yawn, feel tired or have limited concentration. Sometimes I feel so tired and almost wheezy that my voice sounds different... almost as if its not getting all the air it usually does behind it. When I was around 14 my parents often told me they thought I may have asthma, however this was never diagnosed and I mostly just ignored it as it wasn t too noticeable to me. 8 Years ago I went for a routine check up and the Doctor mentioned that I had a heart murmur. Again it was never fully looked at as never really noticed it (except for the odd flutter now and again which I considered normal). Now recently i ve been noticing that I m short of breath more frequently, daily even. So I went to the hospital for an unrelated matter last week and whilst was there thought id mention all the above. The shortness of breath has seemed to have affected my confidence lately. They gave me a pre-operative ECG and noticed that it had an incidental RBBB on the charts. Therefore, my question is whether there a chance that these symptoms could all be connected and what might that reason by? Could the murmur, RBBB and mild shortness of breath all be completely separate or possibly something more serious? I know you cant diagnose as such, however i m just looking for thoughts whilst I await an appointment with the Doctor. For info, whilst in hospital my resting pulse rate was 69 (although i ve noticed that can be about 75 at rest on other occasions), and my BP was 129 over 89 at rest which I think is normal. Many thanks | Hello,Right, Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) is a common finding in many young patients. The Heart murmurs may be normal in a young patient too. Shortness of breath and change in voice may be from the heart or lungs. I recommend you thorax radiography and echocardiography.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi | |
What causes tightness in chest?
hi thank you for your time but lately i am having a tightness in my chest especially on morning when i just wake up and sometimes during the day the tightness goes and comes I went to the dr and he sent me for an xray and it says that my lungs are clear but the tightness is still there and sometimes when i cough it sounds like if I have the flu can you tell me what maybe causing this problem. I am not a smoker. | Tightness in the chest is mostly due to some infection. For treatment you can take some antibiotic preferably levoflox or cefadroxyl after an expert advice along with some decongestants like wikoryl or diominic-dca for tightness and flu like symptoms. You can take syrup grilinctus-bm or ambrodil-s for coughing and soothing effect. Do warm water gargles and take steam inhalation to reduce the tightness and congestion of your chest. | |
How can fecal incontinence be prevented in a child while on Movicol for encopresis?
Hi my 8year old son has been diagnosed with encropesis and the GPS we go to has given us movicol for it and said there is not much more we can do about it... well its is getting worse is there anything I can give him to solidify the stuff that s leaking which is causing him to spoil everything and get the hard stool that is stuck out | Hi, Well, wait for final results. In the start, it will look like a worsening condition but it will take time. Eventually, the bowel that is stuck would be defecated. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Regards, Dr. Maimoona Saeed, General & Family Physician | |
What causes pain in right kidney after an operation?
I Have Pain in my right kidney had an operation 5 years ago but since then all been fine also had recent tests all ok, have drank plenty of water but dull acing pain on the side right round near the lower back? i also drink protein shakes and lift weights but unsure if it is a muscle strain? | hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know the reason for getting the operation done on your right kidney 5 years back. If there was any stone for which you got operated then recurrent stones cannot be ruled out. It is suggested that you get a review ultrasound scan or CT scan done to know if there is any condition affecting your kidneys.A clinical examination becomes important because you have mentioned about your participation in lifting weights and this might lead to back muscle spasm which might get painful. Please consult a doctor and then depending on the probable causes get investigated for your pain. You might like to stop doing lifting weights for some time till your pain has reduced. A back muscle spasm might take two weeks to recover. Please do not worry. | |
Painful abdomen, back pain, liver cysts, echogenic lesion, hemangioma with a differential diagnosis. Help
My mame is Alicja I am a woman 50 years old - I do not drink alcohol and do not smoke cigarettes - more than a month I have pain around the right side of the abdomen under the ribs and radiating pain that fastens to the back, Often Pain That wakes me up very early in the morning - and lasts during the day - with varying degrees of intensity, in the painful area also feels the heat - A blood test showed alt-69, gamma-GT - 105 the liver - 1.8cm cysts - in right lobe and 0.8 cm - in left lobe, left hepatic lobe in is a uniformly echogenic lesion with acoustic enhancement posteroir consistent with a hemangioma measuring 1.5 cm. right hepatic lobe anteriorly there is another uniformly echogenic lesion measuring 1.5cm Likely Representing well as hemangioma with a differential diagnosis of focal fatty infiltration. | Hi and welcome to HCM. You obviously have symptomatic liver haemangioma. This is one of the most common liver "tumors". It is immposible to be 100% sure that this is haemangioma considering ultrasound only,but it is good that some more serious liver malignancies are ruled out. Haemangiomas cause problems when become large enough so it can press surrounding structures or liver casule. Usually it happens when it measure more than 5cm but even smaller cysts can do it as well. So consult your surgeon about modalty of treatment and do further tests to exlude other liver lesions. Wish you good health. | |
Could back pain and breathlessness be related?
I was diagnosed with psuedocholinesterase allergy to muscle relaxant when having section during child birth. I took Tramadol for back pain a year ago ,and found myself passing out and struggling to breath. Could this be related ? I am now told I have heart condition and my heart must have some trauma, these are the only incidences I can think of ? | Hi there.You could be allergic to opioids like Tramadol. Avoid taking any opioids like Codeine, Tramadol, Morphin etc. Consult an Immunologist and Allergy specialist to confirm this. | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
How to reduce pain and swelling in ankle that lock every morning?
i rolled my ankle 8 weeks ago, it is still hurting and swollen.....it locks up every morning too.....i have gone back to zumba and walking for exercise but it always hurts and gets swollen afterwards.....what should I do? Stay off it or continue to excercise despite the pain and swelling? Thanks | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to the injury.I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest using cold compresses in case of swelling. I recommend rest and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
Delayed periods, vaginal discharge and frequent urination after taking mini pill carazette. Weight gain. Not pregnant. What else?
Hi I ve recently turned 18 and I started the mini pill carazette 4 months ago. I ve still had a regular period lasting 4-5 days since I started but my period is now two weeks late. I also have a lot of vaginal discharge and need to run to the toilet more than I m used to. I have gained 1 stone over about 5-6 months. Could I be pregnant? I ve took pregnancy tests but they have all come back negative what do I do? | Hi,In the current scenario, it is unlikely that you are pregnant with so many negative HPTs. Yet, you should get a confirmatory conclusion through an assay of the serum beta-hCG titres and a trans-vaginal sonogram. Weight gain subsequent to the use of oral pills can also cause disturbed hormone profile raising the requirement and hence may cause delayed or absent periods. Please see a specialist for a proper appraisal of the situation. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. | |
How can difficulty in bending the knee due to arthritis be treated?
Hi 52 male athletic, no knee pain but can’t bend my knee past 90 degrees without severe pain behind the knee resonating up my hamstring and down my calf. It’s been 2 years lots of physio but to no avale. MRI showed arthritis moderate to advanced, only in left knee, also diagnosed wth double kneecap/injury based, not conjenital. It’s becoming painfully obvious that this is not going away on its own. Your thoughts | Hi, As a first line management, you can try analgesics and physiotherapy. If symptoms persist, you can consult an orthopedician and consider knee replacement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Q. Is it advisable to take Fetzima in a depression patient?
Hello doctor, I was just wondering about a medication. Can depression and anger issue get worse with Fetzima if only taken for a day? | Hello. Fetzima (Levomilnacipran) is an SNRI type of antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder. When was the medication started and what is the dose you are on? Usually it will take about a week or so for you to get used to the medication and therapeutic effects will be apparent in around a month or so. Some patients can experience anxiety, agitation, irritability when starting the medication but they settle soon as your body adjusts to the medicine. Fetzima extended release capsule is usually started at around 20 mg once daily and then gradually increased to 40 mg once daily. Depending on your response and tolerability, dose can be adjusted between 40 mg to 120 mg once daily. Continue regular reviews with your prescribing doctor. If sideeffects persist, consult your doctor for an earlier review. Take care. | |
Q. Which ayurvedic oil can be used for atopic dermatitis?
Hello doctor, My daughter is suffering from atopic dermatitis from the past five years. She is going to be 6 years old in a few months. We have taken her to multiple doctors including allopathy, ayurveda, homeopathy, etc. Could you please suggest any effective ayurvedic oils for giving relief to her? | Hi. Atopic dermatitis is very common in children. It may cause itchy, red and dry skin. Sometimes it happens due to allergies. Chronic dermatitis or eczema needs regular medications for long time to get better results. Allergical condition, multivitamin deficiencies, fungal or viral infection, reduced immunity, etc. CBC, vitamins deficiency. Eczema, ringworm, contact dermatitis, sunburn. It can be managed naturally through ayurvedic medicines but need to take medicines at least two months with regular follow up. Rx, 1. Purim syrup 5 ml thrice a day after meals. 2. Himalaya haridra one capsule with Himalaya Neem one tablet and Baidyanath Gandhaka Rasayana one tablet. Make powder of these tablets and mix it with a few drops of honey and make its three parts. Give it to child one part morning, one part afternoon and one part night. 3. Apply Vasu Cutisora oil externally thrice a day. Keep affected area clean. Avoid spicy and fried junk foods. Clothes should be proper clean and dry. | |
Reddish burnt skin after using acne cream. What to do to ease the pain?
I started using neutrogena complete acne therapy system about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Yesterday my skin started looking red. By the end of the day my skin looked as if I had 1st - 2nd degree burns and it was very painful. Today my skin is still very red, flaking, and stings. I didn t use the product yesterday nor today. I applied, and rised off, a mixture of olive oil and honey about two hours with no change. What can/should I do to ease the pain and reduce the dry red skin? | Hi, It seems you have developed contact irritant dermatitis with the product. Kindly stop using the product. Use a steroid cream like mometasone twice in a day for a couple of days till redness subsides. Use a mild bland cleanser and moisturiser as harsh products can irritate the skin further ( cetaphil). Avoid sun exposure as much as possible. If its too painful, you may take a painkiller like ibuprofen. Do not try any home remedies as it might aggravate the irritant reaction. Hope that answers your query. Take care. | |
Any side effect of taking Niftran and Augmentin for pus cells and pain in left kidney ?
sir, my sister aged 27 y is suffering from pusscells full field and pain in left kidney from last 50 days, we done pcnl operation in aug 13 for kidney stone , mid june14 we met dr who operate pcnl and he Rx sepmax bid for 15 days that time pus cells fullfield and culture report saysno patogenic organism grown on culure. we take 15 days medicine and done urine test that shows 40-50 HPF( 17.6.14) pus cells dr again Rx sepmax for 10 days bid but after 2-3 days pain occure , now we change the Dr and he done another urine report (21.6.14) that shows pus cells full field again and he Rx amoxiclave 625( augmentin 625) for 15 days ,after 15 days we done anoter urine test and this time pus cells was 20-30 HPF Dr again continue the augmentin 625 for another 7 days ,after 7 days urine report shows 15-20/HPF but now this time Dr change the antibiotic and Rx Niftran(ranbaxy) for one month OD,and lasix one on alternate days for one month . now i am confused what i can do what is your opinion on this ,. can i continue augmentin625 can i stop augmentin and start niftran as suggest by Dr can we give both niftran and augmentin together is ther any side effect by giving together. Kindly provide your views and help me. thanks | HelloThanks for query .Your sister who has undergone surgery of PCNL for fragmenting stone in kidney has persistent UTI since surgery .As per your statement urine culture was done only once with no growth reported .However there is persistent presence of pus cells detected in routine urine analysis which signifies infection .In view of unresponsive results to various antibiotics taken for adequate time it is likely that organisms causing infection may not be sensitive to antibiotics that have been given to her .I would suggest you to get her Urine culture done to trace out the organisms causing infection so that she can be given appropriate antibiotic as per culture report to combat the infection .Till then you can continue both Augmentin and Niftran .There are no serious side effects of both the drugs except slight Castro Intestinal discomfort ...Dr.Patil. | |
Trying to conceive immediately after having a stillborn. Is it possible?
i had a stillborn on the 10.11.2012 and the doctor told me to wait till i was ready before having intercourse with my partner, well i was ready just a week after i had my baby boy which was only 2 weeks ago. we have had unprotected sex 4~5 times and im wondering if there is any chance i could fall pregnant by this stage, all i want is another baby please tell me what i need to hear. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After a childbirth, it is difficult to conceive in the first three months even if you assume your normal regular periods. Initial three cycles are mostly anovulatory. You will have to try for next 4-5 months to succeed. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
What causes abdominal pain while having elevation in the liver enzymes?
My husband ran a fever of 102.5 on Tuesday night. He woke up hurting in his abdomen on Wednesday and today he got blood test that showed elevated liver enzymes. How can we treat the pain. The doctor did not give him any info on how to deal with the pain. My husband is a pancreatic cancer survivor. | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Pain and elevate dliver markers are sign of certain liver disease or damage from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver tests or liver blood tests. So the next step is to look for certain liver damage and most common casue is fatty liver disease. It should be confirmed by ultrasound. Other causes are viral hepatitis,cirrhosis, medications, alcohol intake or autoimmune diseases. To verify exact cause, US, bilirubin levels and tumor markers should be additionaly done Then appropriate treatment can be started.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. | |
Suggest remedy for dental problem
I had all my teeth taken out 3/26 14 have had trouble getting then fit right and healed tonight. Now my tongue feels really soft, somewhat swollen, it also looks bluish and the veins look larger and I see tiny white bumps.Nothing is sore.jUst looks thick and odd looking and feels soft and mushy. Have not worn my dentures a lot though. Just odd! | Your problem with the tongue is probably because of chronic irritation from the denture. Southend the edges of dentures if they are sharp and if not then try wearing your dentures regularly. Oral tissues reacts to foreign bodies initially and gradually get Adjusted to. | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
hi, madem my problem is , my period stop from dec 16, my last period was on november 16.i thout iwas pregent my after 3 three month i test it was neg- . i had no period till know. please tell me thesolution. and my husband has a problem of no sperm ie (azoospemia) please tell any solution ,iwas married 5years ago , till now no child . please madam help me. | Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.As last 3,months you had not periods then I would suggest first to do ultrasound of pelvis to find the reason.Also get done hormonal study.Then consult gynecologist.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for persistent cough with green phelgm
Hi, for the past 5 weeks I have had a persistent cough, and have green phlegm. My right shoulder blade was extremely sore worse when I coughed, now it s the right hand side of my chest when I cough. Dr has indicated bronchitis, but no medication... How long will this last? | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should get done chest x ray to rule out infection in chest.Since 5 weeks you are having phlegm of green color, so chances of lung infection are high. Pseudomonas infection gives greenish phlegm.Another possibility is right sided pleural effusion. Because pleural effusion causes shoulder and chest pain.So get done chest x ray and rule out both.Even if chest x ray is normal I advice you to start antibiotic and bronchodilator. As green phlegm suggest infection only. | |
What could chest pain with bruises on the knee in paitnets with a family history of CAD indicate?
Hi my sister had the following symptoms and I sent her to the ER sob 3nights ago mild dull chest pain 3nights ago the it went away then the next day dull left arm pain then it went away then today left leg pain behind the knee with bruising in the front of the knee she is 43 fair shape family history of CAD maternal grandfather is that a sign of a blockage | Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ecg and 2d echo should be done first in her case. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases.The leg pain can be different entity. She will a detailed examination by doctor for the saem.Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. Is pale stool related to any liver or gallbladder issue?
Hi doctor, For the past three days, I am noticing that my bowel color is pale or clay color. I do not have a fever or loose motion. I have mild cramp in my lower stomach also. Please note that I had gastritis issue few months back and had taken medication. Could you please answer my questions? Is this something serious issue with liver or gallbladder? I have read that it is a serious issue if bowel color is pale or clay color. Is this related to the same? Is it related to gastritis issue? Is it related to cirrhosis? Please advise. | Hi. A pale stool is one of the normal variants of stool, though it occurs infrequently. If persistent it indicates an obstruction in the biliary tree leading to stasis of the bilirubin in the liver and causing stool pale. We should think about hepatitis or obstruction of the biliary system at a different level. If this is physiological, it will improve without any specific intervention. It may or may not be serious, I explained above. It depends on the cause of the pale stool. It is a normal variant or related to biliary disorders. Initially it may not be associated with cirrhosis, later on, in case of long-standing obstruction of the biliary tree, it may cause. Physiological, acute hepatitis, extrahepatic biliary obstruction. Liver function test, complete blood count, amylase, ultrasound abdomen. Continue normal diet. Review back with reports. | |
Q. Skin lesions present on hands and back. What are they?
Hello doctor, There are skin lesions in a 29 year old female who happened to be healthy before. The lesions started to appear two weeks ago. It has now increased on hands, back and foot. There is no itching associated with it. Please help. | Hi. Revert back with asked details to a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes continuous high temperature?
My daughter is 17 years old. For the last 5 days she has been running a high temp, aching joints, headache, nausea, tired, weak, dizzy, neck pain, etc.....Many other symptoms. We took her to our Dr. twice this week and today they ran several tests on her. The only thing that was off was that she has a low WBC. It was 3.5 and it normally runs around 7+. They did xrays, urine test, fle test, and blood tests. Everything else was negative, but the WBC, platlets, and neutrophils were off. Her temperature has been running around 101-102.5. Can anyone help me with this? | Hi, Since fever is continously present for 5 days, a high probability of typhoid and dengue fever is there. In typhoid also the TLC becomes less. I would suggest you to do typhidot Igm for typhoid and NS 1 antigen test for dengue. Give Paracetamol for fever and give adequate liquid diet to child. I hope this has helped you. If you have any more questions, i will be happy to help you. Wishing your child good health. | |
Can keyhole surgery remove the gall stone with less recovery time?
Hi, sometime around February my father developed (a?) gallstone(s?). He's been drinking lemon juice + water to keep the pain at bay but every now and then he will be unable to move from a (very awkward) position due to quite severe pain. He has recently had major surgery for other aspects and tells me that he won't have the stones removed because:a) he hates the whole process of anaesthetic, waking up and 'learning' to walk again.b) he doesn't have enough leave from work to recover after surgery.Now he is a theatre nurse himself, but I was wondering, wouldn't keyhole surgery be much easier, quicker recovery, and generally less pain? If so, wouldn't that be an option for him, and if not, why not? | Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.Yes key hole surgery also called as laparoscopic surgery has a faster recovery time with less pain.These days it is done as day care surgery and the individual can return home the same day and resume his routine in about a weeks time.You can discuss with him about these positive aspects and persuade him for surgery.I hope that answers your query.Regards. | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What are the chances of recovery after D&C and biopsy?
How long is recovery for a woman 71years old who is having a d&c and a biopsy of her uterus becaus she has very thickening wall (which I understand is unusual in the elderly). The Pap smear said needed biopsy because was abnormal reading. Biopsy was tried and doctor couldn t get enough tissue for biopsy. Therefore, d&c is scheduled. What s the percentage chance of it being cancerous ? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If pap smear test suggest abnormal result and advised biopsy then there is high chance of cancer in d & c. Just wait for the report of d & c and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What is the cause of back pain?
Kidney infection? I have been having severe back pain right under the ribs and above the waste. it has been hurting since Thanksgiving. I did drink a lot of pop lately but have been trying to drink water more. I think it has something to do with my kidneys. | HelloThanks for query .Severe back pain and pain above waist is mostly due to presence of stone either in kidney or ureter .Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvisIn the mean while take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti spasmodic like Cyclopam twice daily .Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests ,site and size of stone (If detected )and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil.Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. | |
What causes pressure feeling while breathing after bike ride?
Basically I went on a bike ride this morning at 10am, got back at 11am. Its now 20:45 and when I breath in significantly it feels like someone is lightly pressing on the top of my chest. I ve never been on a bike ride this long so is it normal and it ll be fine after getting used to the bike ride? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchitis (inflammation of airways) due to wind inhalation while driving bike for long time. Bronchitis can cause similar kind of pressure feeling in chest. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). If this shows obstructive Airway defect then you should avoid long drive on bikes. But if PFT report is normal then no need to worry, you can enjoy long drives and this will resolve with Time. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What are the side effects of masturbation?
hi doctor what do i do if i have masterbated ever since being 11 and now am 18 and i had breaks here and there randomly not on set times to let the nerve tissues heal, and for a while now i have been urinating through the 2nd bottom hole of my penis? | Hi,Masturbation addiction can cause decrease desire for natural sex and decrease performance while having real sex. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia | |
What could muscle damage with heart flutters indicate?
hello, i was electrocuted january 17 by a 120v generator. I was hospitalized and had muscle damage as a result. I am having heart "flutters" the last few days (periodically), should I get this checked out? My heart was perfectly fine after many tests, could I be experiencing after effects? | Hello,Yes it's possible that it could be a after effect. Possibility of cardiac arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation is there. So you need to get it confirmed, for that you ll ecg during you are having symptoms. If ecg could be done during fluttering period then only it will show some abnormalities. Otherwise you ll need 24 hr holter monitoring. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
Suggest treatment for sensory processing disorder
Hi, I am 32weeks pregnant & got diagnosed with bad SPD a week ago. i also got admitted into hospital After having some abdominal pains & a positive FFN ( 1/3 chance of going into labour within 2weeks). i was given the course of steroids to accelerate my baby s lungs etc. I have got increased yellow discharge & am very delicate and tender down there. I am very anxious about each little twinge now. Have you any advice please? | Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What to do in overdose of paracetamol ?
Hi doctor , my friend has taken 35 paracetamol tablets before 1 week before. Now she is suffering from abdominal pain . She went to hospital. Are doctors can possible to find she had overdose of paracetamol without she told? Is there any possible to save her from this? | hi It is possible to treat paracetomol poisoning,, it has specific antidote for that. Paracetomol causes gastritis thats the reason for stomach pain. and high doses it may damage liver too.. it is better to tel doc about this and let her receive specific treatment earliest . dont delay it.. | |
What causes knee popping?
Why do my knees pop every time I bend them? I m only 16 and my knees have always popped. I don t usually get pain but for awhile now I have had to pop it or try to when to get the pain to go away. So either way I might have pain. Pain if I don t pop it and pain if I do. | Is it kneecap which is popping out?That is very serious issue. It is called habitual dislocation of patella. It may be because of various causes like laxity, high riding patella, femoral condyle dysplasia etc and treatment depends upon cause behind it,Do you have any x rays or MRI?Where do you live? | |
Can kissing transmit infections?
Hi just wondering my husbandmay have an infected tooth. Our ine yr old sun had a tiny cut on his finger and my husband put it in his mouth it is now infected could this have caused it? Can other infections such as throat infection also be passed on through kissing someone with a tokth infection or abcess? | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.As per your complain in case if someone has an infected tooth, infection is commonly not transmitted to another person by coming in contact in saliva although throat infection can be contagious and when there is active infection it can be transmitted to other people via close contact like kissing, sharing utensils and napkins and especially viral throat infection is very quickly transmitted..In case if your husband had an abscess in his tooth and if it would be draining then it it comes in contact with blood of your son it can cause infection although will be minor infection and not commonly very severe..So you need not to be extremely worried..I would suggest that your husband should consult a Dentist and get evaluated and an IOPAR [ x ray] can help in diagnosis..In case if tooth can be saved root canal treatment can be done while if there is gross decay extraction followed by antibiotics and painkillers will be advisable..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
What are the reasons for pain in abdomen, passing bloody mucus and having vitamin deficiency?
I have been having pain in upper and lower left abdomin. Also passing bloody mucus with and without stool. Severely vitamin D deficient. Had colonoscopy. It was normal. Had lower abdominal CT scan it was normal. The pain is getting worse especially the upper left abdomin. What do I do next? | hi. This looks to be due to colitis which may be missed easily on many investigation.I would advise such a patient to repeat colonoscopy when in pain or passing blood and mucus. A course of an antibiotic with metronidazple as a trial ca n help to rule out infection as a cause. Add Vit D and Vit A supplements. | |
What causes pain in the knee of a 9 year old?
HI, my nine year old daughter has started complaining of pain in the inside area of her right knee. She says it aches when she runs or jogs, but is usually fine when walking. She has had growing pains in various spots in the last year or so, but not in her knee. It's only the one leg that has been troubling her for the last 2 weeks. She doesn't recall hitting knocking it around to have caused the pain. | Dear parent,Pain in the knee can be due to inflammation of various etiology. we need physical examination and radiological investigations to treat this case. | |
I am 33 and trying to conceive my second baby. I took Femara this month and was monitored on day 12 to have 2, possibly 3 follicles ready to release an egg. Was instructed to take Ovidrel trigger shot that evening even though my endometrial lining only measured 6.2. What is the ideal lining measurement for the egg to implant? And does the lining continue to grow up until ovulation or even until implantation? | Hi, Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Coming back to your questions: What is the ideal lining measurement for the egg to implant? 8 tp 10 mm endometrial lining.And does the lining continue to grow up until ovulation or even until implantation? Yes it does grow to support the growing pregnancy.Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!! | |
How to increase the sperm motility?
Hello Doctor, I am planning for a baby from last 4-5 months but not getting success. We are in toch with the dr from 3 months & from last 2 months my wife is going for a ovulation study, as per my semen reports is concerns my sperm motility comes around 52.5 & 40% of the cells are damage i just wanted to that it could be reason that my wife is unable to conceive because of low sprm motility or there is another reason for that please help me in this matter.If this could be the reason so wat should i do to increase the same. | HIWell come to HCMI appreciate your concern, you have not given here the other parameters of semen analysis, if the motility is 50 to 40 per cent then this is not the bad that could obstruct the conception, in my opinion just keep trying for conception, because pregnancy is more natural phenomenon, hope this information helps, take care. | |
Is it important to finish the complete dosage of anti rabies treatment?
I have a 2months old pet dog in my house . He is not vaccinated. Few days before he scratched my 4yrs old son. It ws just a minor wound. I have started anti rabbies treatment After 5days.three doses r complete nw. Should I need to continue rest of other two doses. Be coz I heard tht if the dog is not rabbid then later on it will effect my son dangerously . Is it true. | HiWelcome to the HCMRabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories. Infection causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, mostly in Asia and Africa.40% of people who are bitten by suspect rabid animals are children under 15 years of age.Dogs are the source of the vast majority of human rabies deaths.Immediate wound cleansing and immunization within a few hours after contact with a suspect rabid animal can prevent the onset of rabies and death.I would strongly suggest you to complete the whole course of anti-rabies injections. If the dog is not rabies infected, then there is nothing to be worried about. Its important to get completely vaccinated because it protects your child completely and also in case he is exposed again later in life the number of injections will reduce to just 2 in number.For any further questions, do contact us. | |
Is there any problem in getting tattoo for hypertension patient?
I have high blood pressure and am planning on getting a tattoo. Is this a serious issue? The tattoo is very small and should only take about 15 minutes to complete. I am on a low dose of amlodipine besylate. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! | Hi. Thank you for the question. My opinion is that it is safe to proceed with the tattoo.Best wishes. | |
What causes cluster of bumps on penis?
Small cluster of skin tone bumps on penis about 3-4 cm from the head...hard to the touch but painless unless rubbed against clothing while walking which gives a minor tingling or itching feeling...no redness or blister like bumps with any kind of color | HelloThanks for query .Based on what you have described I would say that you have what is called as Fordyces spots over shaft of the penis .The penile skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Dr.Patil. | |
What causes painful lump near ear?
my mother in law has a painful lump in front of her left ear (-pain level of 5 on a scale of 10 being the most painful); right above her jawline--it started 5 days ago; today there is another lump below her left eye. 2 days ago; she also developed painful headaches--also pain level of 5 on a scale of 10. | Hi.The lumps on 2 site on a face area can be due to abscesses.The one on the right could have been due to parotid gland infection.She needs a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.Once the swellings start regressing the real cause can be seen.Whichever the infection treatment is same in the initial periods.. So get started.The headache can be secondary to bacteremia or sepicemia. Should settle in the time. | |
What causes severe coughing?
Sir my son is having a serious cough since 2 days now and we have giving him vitamin c and cough syrup but still coughing through the day and night we are confused ,meanwhile he is under anti TB medication because my mother in-law is a tb patient. so the dr place my son too on Anti TB medication | Hi. I can understand your concern. He will require a detailed examination for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray done.Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Why there is a delay in period after taking I-Pill?
i had a sex ....with ma fiance..within a week of her period.....and her date was on 19 but last month she has taken an ipill now 9 days pass and today is 25 ....she have a stomach pain but no periods....help me out what kind of issue she has ..... y she is delaying in periods | as she has taken i pill on time...no need to worry...moreover u had sex on safe period...delay in period after taking i pill can bedue to hormonal imbalnce...if she does not get period within 7 days visit your gynecologist... | |
Is it ok to get shorter periods after using Rigevidon contraceptive pills ?
Hi, I've been using Rigevidon contraceptive pills for nearly a year now, and over time my periods have become shortened, with my last only being 3 days. Is this ok? I should add that my cycle before I started using the pill was a period every 6 weeks. Thanks. | Hello user,yes,its normal to get shorter periods after using rigevidon contraceptive pills.nothing to worry.thanks | |
What causes weakness after viral fever?
my son age 5 years, after recovery 6 days viral fever he still fell so week what shoul i do?one more thing after 5 days sufferin fever (temperature 101/102 degree) he become well and after 2 days gap he fell fever and its long 1 day.is that normal?Please let me know | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
How long does bruises in toe take to heal?
hi ,cathy here, i dislocated my small toe 3 weeks ago and my husband put it back in there was some swelling alot of bruising and he taped both toes together . the swelling and bruising are gone now but my toe still has some pain in it and still alittle tender should i get it checked or how long should it take to heal? | Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, you need to get an X ray done to see if there was any associated fracture along with dislocation.the usual healing period of these type of injuries is from 3 to 6 weeks, so may be your injury is in the healing phase and would resolve with time.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. | |
What tests should i undergo for pain in waist, neck and joints?
i am 58 years. i feel pains on waist, back. neck, all fingure joints specially when at rest on bed for sme time. late sleep and some times every 6 months stomsch dis order for chilly food is my regular phenomena for 5/6 years. but i am generally ok and fit. what to test | Hello, It could be a sign of arthritis.As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Are Lumia and Nurokind safe for a diabetic person?
I am diabetic,sugar levels after taking gemer0.5 daily morning is 95 before food and 110 after food..recently started having shoulder pain and was advised to take lumia 60K for 4 weeks .one tab every week.also advised to take nurokind LC twice daily.kindly let me know the treatments are safe. | yes lumia and neurokind lc are sage for a diabetic ..these are calcium and neurotonic but a word of caution here that donot take both medicines at same time .take lumia with lunch or ..rest ur doctor prescribed you well | |
What causes difficulty in conceiving 7 years after first conception?
Hi! me and my husband are having a problem to have a baby for almost 2 years.We tried so hard a lot to get pregnant.I know its not my problem because i have one 7 years old daughter from my ex.Do you think there is something problem w/ my husband? How will we know it and what is the better we need to do to get pregnant? Is there any other way or need to take some medicines to be pregnant? Thanks | Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .I suggest you to get your husband semen analysis. If any abnormalities is there then treatment can be initiated accordingly. Also there are chances of females getting fertility problems after normal pregnancy before. So I would suggest you to get your follicular study to know egg maturation and growth is normal and also timing . If any problem is noticed treatment will be given accordingly.Also if your periods are not regular then get thyroid profile, FSh and Lh , prolactin levels done.Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil | |
What is the best medicine for depression?
Hi I am a 24 f who has been medicated for depression for 12 years. I was on pristiq 200 mg. I m still in the transition of changing onto aeropax and would like to know if it is nessisary to take an antiphyscotic medication like abilify. I m not sure of anything at the moment and my doctor just keeps giving memore and more medications. I m in a very venerable and getting very scared in my current mental state. Am I doing the right Thing by taking thiis medication ??? | HiI understand your concern.There is nothing like best medicines.It is only that selection of medicines are the best according to your symptoms of depression.Every drug come with different indication.Pristiq contain desvenlafaxin and it is SNRI, very good drug for depression.Sometimes add on anti psychotic drug will help in depression.Abilify contain aripriprazole which had a role in depression also.Combination of antidepressant and anti psychotic can be advisable in chronic and resistant depression.So a have a faith in your doctor and do no tthink much about treatment.If require then take second opinion also.I hope i have answered your query.Happy to help you.Thank you.Get well soon. | |
What causes blood in cough and stool?
hi my father was diagnosed with CVA and bedridden for more than 5years. Lately, when he coughs there's a blood with it. Due to it, the doctor says it is a pulmonary Tubercolosis. The doctor prescribed Quad Tab for his everyday medicine. But, instead to lessen the blood with my father's cough, his stool has also a blood. what do you think is the cause of his blood with cough and waste? Tuberculosis or because of hypertension? | hi,pulmonary tb doesnt cause blood in stool..what all medication is he taking now..what is his recent blood workup status..?he must be on clot prevention drugs which causes bleeding in occasions..one of the side effects of quad tab is thrombocytopenia..even this leads to bleed..i would suggest to get a bood test of CBP,coagulation profile..if they dont show any problem get a thorough clinical examination and necessary scans..and further management accordingly hope my answer helped youif you have any more queries i would be happy to help you. | |
Suggest treatment for sharp pain in left side of the back
Hi. Im 30 yr old male. 5 11 270lbs. Good health. & fairly active. Up until 3 wks ago. Sharp pain in the left side of my back. A pain i have periodically felt over the yrs. always figured i pulled muscle or sunthing of that nature.. This time. It moved fr to the front. Still on the left side. Real uncomfortable pain. Worsens at times. But mostly just discomfort. So after 3/4 days of abdominal pain. I go get checked. Pee d in cup, & gave blood. Blood was in my urine. So they xray d.. Ultra sound. & ct scan. Still nothing. That was 2 days ago. Im having irregular bowel movemnts. That isnt much. & green. Im starting to worry. Any ideas? Or diet u recommend? | Hi, As a first line of management you can try analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol. If pain persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What is the swelling on or around my left floating rib?
About 4-months ago - I have a swelling on or around my left floating rib. It is quite tender. The swelling or lump is projected forward when I lay on my back. It is becoming worse. I've had an ultrascan but nothing was found. So no diagnosis and no treatment. Sleeping has become a problem. What can I do? | Hi. I can understand your concern. If the chest pain is disturbing your routine activity then get a chest x ray done to rule out any lung infection or it could be just a muscle pull. Do not lift heavy weights. Or it could be costocondritis.You will definitely improve with combination of painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Also apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Diagnosed with RND after recurring lower back pain. Why are stools hard?
My daughter has had pain in her lower back for a few months. After many scans and blood work they diagnosed her with RND. A few months back she also complained of her bowels hurting at times. Now the past few weeks she says it feels like rocks coming out mixed in with her stool . I put one in a baggy and it feels like a little rock. She is 13 1/2 had her appendix removed in May also. Any ideas what this could be, she also has started having 3 bowel movements a day. | Hello,Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy is associated with severe pain and muscle atrophy.She may be passing Fecalith(Stones) in her stool. | |
How can a painful bump on the right knee be treated?
Hello, My 4 year old son is in significant pain in his right knee. There is a visible bump/bulge on the outside of his knee which is where he reports the pain to be. It is tender to the touch, and he is unable to bear weight on that leg. There is no known trauma, no falling, nothing that we can pinpoint. We have been having him ice it for now, but are wondering what else we could do? Acetaminophen? The pain seems to be progressively getting worse. Thank you in advance. | Hello, Consult an orthopaedic and plan for an MRI scan. We have to rule out have to rule out possibilities like hematoma or bursitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest alternative medicine for good hair growth
I am malavika..... i am 20 years old.... i recently had a short hair style..... now i wish to grow my hair long as soon as possible..... but maintaining long hair is difficult..... please suggest me ayurvedic or homeopathic way which induces good hair growth... also help me with the maintenance | You can start arnica hair oil . Just apply it in night n wash it in the morning. It will help you to grow hair s n reduce your hair fall | |
Recommend diet supplements to improves ones eosinophil counts
My son had an esinophil count of 800 and he was diagonized with mild persistent asthma following which he was put on medication for 6 months which brought down the symptoms of asthma. Now I want to know how to bring the esinophil count to normal and increase resistance through diet and life style improvement and not by medicine | Hi, The raised eosinophil count appears to be related to an allergic response in your child. You may reduce exposure to dust as dust mites are on of the causes of allergies which aggravates this type of asthma. You may use a dust absorbing device on your room and frequently sun dry mattresses and linen along with vacuuming if you have carpets. If your child is allergic to pollen , or cat fur reducing exposure to them is helpful. Regarding diet a balanced diet with freshly prepared food containing fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial. Certain ayurvedic supplementary Tonic like preparations such as Chyawanaprash are helpful to boost immunity. This preparation contains herbal components like gooseberry which are beneficial on a long term basis. Outdoor activities which encourage physical well-being are also helpful. Overall it's an all round approach that is managing the environment around to reduce allergies and boosting our own immunity. Probiotics are also helpful in building a good immune system. If your child is not allergic to yoghurt the natural way to get probiotics is a cup of fresh yoghurt everyday. You may also get further information regarding natural food recipes and ideas from websites such as WebMD, Merck Alternative medicine etc. Maintaining a food diary helps us in finding out what combination works best. Minimizing the consumption of foods containing additives and artificial colours, flavor enhancers is helpful. Should you require further information please post your queries here. Best regards. | |
Is it safe to have masturbation everyday?
Sir,I am a 34 year old virgin man. I started mastrubation at the age of 17. I am very much interested in sex and since i havent got a chance to have sex with a girl, I mastrubate daily once especially after reaching an age of 32. Presently i do not find any problem with my erections. Please advice me whether it is harmful. | yes its harmful..its the main cause of low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation.. it causes body weakness and fatigue, also lack of concentration.. | |
Suggest treatment for a low WBC count in a 10 year old
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a 10-year old son and his doctor just told me that his white blood count is low. She didn t give me the exact number, but suggested I schedule an appointment with his pediatrician. Is this a serious condition? What is the cause? He has been on many medications to manage his ADHD. I m very worried. | Hi, Do not worry, low WBC count is a common thing in children and adults also, it indicates low immunity, because of many things, the most common is recurrent infection (flu), nothing serious. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Delay pill cycle. Can I? When else can I take them?
I m getting married in the history of 28-9, but I have a problem I am in this period will be two sessions monthly and I want to delay taking the pill cycle ... My question is when to take them? Whether it helps in the prevention of pregnancy? Knowing my fiance and I do not want to have children during the first year of marriage .... | Hallow Dear, Birth control pills are very good for delaying the period. These pills have to be started in one a day dose at least 7 days prior to the expected menses. Continue the pills till you are OK to have menses. After discontinuing the pills, within 4-7 days you should get the withdrawal bleeding. In fact, the exact timing of this withdrawal bleeding cannot be predicted; hence better take the pills till you are ready for menses. Considering your requirement of postponing the pregnancy for few years, I would suggest you to start the birth control pills regularly from the day 2 of the next menses. Continue this pills cyclically till you are ready for the pregnancy. It will serve your both the purposes - delaying the period and contraception. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
What does Albumin ratio indicate?
My son is 6 years old and has a slight heart murmur. Cardiologist said not to worry about it, he should outgrow it. Last couple of days he has had pressure on his chest when he jumps. His Albumin ratio is 165.4. What can that be? His kidneys were just checked and all came back good. | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.ACR or albumin-creatinine ratio,is albuminuria.It shows protein leak in urine.It should be below 30. So 165.4 is definitely high.Proteinuria test is needed.A 24 hours urine protein is tested. Proteinuria is a sign of kidney function.Blood creatinine and electrolytes is also tested.This can cause high B.P.An ECG is done to check the changes, along with an ultrasound scan-KUB.If you've any doubts,send all the reports,as a direct question,to me.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. | |
Would ruptured discs cause the limbs to become numb?
I have severe back pain and my legs and hands and arms are numb. My legs give out on me and I fall. I can t pick up anything with my right hand because it is so numb and I can t feel it. I have fell twice tonight. My neurosurgeon says I have ruptured discs and I am waiting to schedule surgery next week. It gets worse everyday. Would ruptured discs cause your limbs to be numb? | Hello, Ruptured and bulging disc might compress the nerves and can cause numbness of limbs. Generally the symptoms will improve after the surgery.Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Why am i vomiting bile with gallbladder pain?
Hi I am going in to get appendix out on Friday as they said it is growing and at risk of tumor, I have gallbladder pain for last 2 months and was rushed in vomiting bile few months back, yesterday they noticed my spleen enlarged on a physical exam. Can you tell me what is causing this. I am 27 YYYY@YYYY | Thank you for posting query at HCM.history of bile reflux and vomiting.further evaluation needed for enlarged spleen and bile reflux.get following test done:1. complete blood cell count 2. ultrasound abdomen3. endoscopy 4. liver function testmeanwhile until blood test results come out:- avoid alcohol if alcoholic- avoid fatty meal altogether- you may take motilium ( domeperidone) or metoclopramide before meal to combat vomiting- avoid red meat and junk food altogether- avoid cold(soft) drinks - sit upstraight after meals for atleast 45 minutes or walk for a whilehope to answer your concern.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish the baby good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | |
Q. Do my symptoms indicate vasculitis?
Hello doctor, I am a 51-year-old woman with an eight-month history of: persistent fever. shortness of breath on exertion. suffocation feeling. barking cough, sometimes productive cough with yellow sputum raised resting heart rate. tachycardia and palpitations with mild exertion. I am status post sudden onset of joint pain/headaches, adipose-derived stem cells, and rapid atrial fibrillation. I have done p-ANCA test with a background of positive Lyme testing with positive babesia and equivocal mycoplasma pneumonia. I am worried about having vasculitis. I would like to know how is vasculitis diagnosed and if I fit the symptom picture? I am currently on doxycycline 100 mg a day. | Hello. The manifestations of vasculitis in general are: Investigations will reveal high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), positive CRP (C-reactive protein), high platelet count, protein in urine along with RBCs (red blood cells). The other manifestations depend on the type of vasculitis. However, you do not seem to have manifestations of vasculitis. For more information consult a rheumatologist online --> | |
Is cholesterol medication safe to be taken while on Lovastatin?
I will be taking lovastatin ordered by my DR. But since my blood sugar is slight high I must avoid too much carbohydrates. I considered myself a moderate healthy eater and green salads with beans, a little bit of olive oil are my main meal. I am concerned about taking cholesterol med because it can interferes with my salads, since they are very high in vitamin k. | HelloThere is no problem in healthy individuals in taking good salad and STATIN medicine. However in patients who are on some kind of anticoagulation medicine like WARFARIN or ACITROM.So dont worry you can take and most importantly if you want to control your cholesterol levels then start doing exercise daily.Regards | |
On Implanon since 10 years, condom broke during sex, paranoid. Is it effective immediately when we get it renewed ?
I have been using the implanon now for 10 years getting it changed every 3 years as your ment to. I have always had it removed and replaced the same day. At the end of April I had it renewed and got a new one put in. I had sex 11 days afterwards and the condom broke, I didn't think even think to get the morning after pill, so I missed that opportunity. I'm so paranoid about getting pregnant hence why I've been using the implanon for 10 years now, I never had an issue in the past with unprotected sex. My question is when you get it re-newed is it effective immediately because the drug is still in your system or did the do the right thing waiting 11 days. Just want to know if I'm covered. I know it can mess up your periods as it has in the past and in the last 6 weeks that I've had the new one in my arm I have only had the tiniest bleed that lasted 1 day. Is this also normal I hope you can clear up my concern | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy in your case are very rare because you are on implanon regularly. menstrual irregularities because of implanon also. But if you are having any doubt go and consult with a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | |
Need medication for bronchitis
Ive had bronchitis for a little over two weeks. Im now done with my meds and still coughing horribly. Also I now have an extremely horrible pain right below my right breast. It hurts to breath, cough, sneeze, or move my right arm or even bend. What could this be? | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you may have pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). Because your symptoms like chest pain on coughing, sneezing and deep breathing are characteristic of pleurisy.So we need to rule out possible causes of pleurisy first.Following are the possible causes for pleurisy.1. Pneumonia2. Pleural effusion3. Tuberculosis.So get done chest x ray to rule out above causes.If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much. It is mostly muscular pain. So start painkiller and muscle relaxant.But better to rule out pleurisy first.So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. | |
How can one with PCOS and irregular periods conceive?
i m polycystic ovary patient n im 26 year old woman n gyneacologist prescribe me clomid 100mg n after take that tablet i got one child who is 2 year old now n now i want more child but clomid is not working wat can i do for concieving plzzz help me n my periods are not regular | Hello, sorry to hear that.It has been shown that the chance of subsequent preggo in PCOS ladies get slimmer.My advice is see a gynae, and don't gve up. You may need to see go on clomid or other forms of hormones, have timed sex and be hopeful.Above all, apply spirituality- pray to God so He may crown all your efforts to conceive with success.Take care of yourself, cheers. | |
What is the cause for orange saliva,gum bleeds and chest infection?
Hi, I got really sick back in December with what i believe was a chest infection, but i never went to the doctor. and now i have orange saliva in the morning, my upper gum bleeds pretty often and i have not been feeling myself lately. i have a feeling that being sick back in december is coming back to bit me in the ass, just want to make sure i dont have like walking pneumonia or anything? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of gum infection is more in your case. Pneumonia causes cough, fever, expectoration and chest pain. You are not having any of the above mentioned symptoms. So possibility of pneumonia is unlikely in your case. Gum and tooth infection can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult dentist and get done clinical examination of your teeth and gums. To rule out pneumonia, chest x ray is needed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Burning sensation in abdomen. Diagnosed with fatty liver. Been working out, on godex. Was heavy drinker. Are there side effects?
Hi I am Gerry Gramata....42 years old...BMI 28....I was diagnosed to have a fatty liver since 2007...I took medication and changed my life style...since then I did not take alcohol and give importance to exercise....I am actually an excellent athlete now (badmintn, basketball, running)... I admit that I was a heavy drinker years before...For now, some of the feeling are seldom experience are....I sometimes felt week during exercise seems my energy went depleted instantly however taking in carbo will bring back my strength...everytime I take godex which i resumed lately two weeks now...i feel burning sensation in my liver area....can I prolong taking in godex for two months without side effects? thank you for your answers... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).I will like to advise:1. Continue with exercise2. Take less caloric diet to reduce your weight3. Get transaminase, glucose and lipid profile levels in blood and manage accordingly4. take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E5. Continue with Godex capsuleI hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon. | |
Asthma, have sore throat, ear ache after taking zpack for cough. Could it be viral?
I called my doctor letting her know i had a cough. She prescribed zpack because i get bronchitis every year and have asthma . However, the cough stopped and the next day i developed sever sore throat both sides. The pain has no went to left side along with bad earache. Im on last day of zpack, still have pain on left side of throat and ear along with white patches . Obviously its sat and dr is not in. Is it normal to take this long for pack to work or is this viral. I do have nasal congestion and cold also. | Your sore throat seems to be lingering longer than usual. I hope you have taken your antibiotics regularly. It can easily be taken for 5 to 7 days. If symptoms continue despite that you may have a change of antibiotics and take augmentin625 three times a day. Beside this take a tablet of sinarest 2 to 3 times a day which will take care of the pain and sore throat. I hope your asthma is under control and continue what ever treatment you are taking for it. | |
Suggest remedy for numbness and cold sensation in toes
My toes feel like I have rubber bands on them. They are freezing cold. They hurt on the bottoms when I walk on them. This is an issue with both feet. It is the toes next to my big toes , the next toe that seems to be affected. The walking on the bottom of my feet issue has been going on about a year. The rubber band thing about two weeks. | Hi.You will have to first visit a physician, who will then decide whether or not you need to be directed to a vascular specialist. But initial management should include medications to help improve circulation of blood, vitamin B complex, weight loss, better diet, exercise, etc.Once these things have been addressed we can assume other causes, but for now I think your problem lies in one of the above.Best wishes. |
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