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suffering from pain and bruise in the shin area
About two weeks ago I was in a snowmobile accident. I got thrown and hit my shin just below the knee cap. I did go for xrays and was told I severly bruided the bone....I have a goose egg on my done and that hurt (understandably) but this week my ankle has started to swel... | Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. Sometimes it happens that the edema or the inflammation goes down making swelling but that happens when you stands a lot or bending your knees while sitting thus causing less blood flow back... | |
Q. Is it normal to get blood in the penis after having walk in the treadmill after 60 minutes walk?
Hello doctor, About three weeks ago, my wife noticed a blood stain on my underwear while she was doing the laundry. I was surprised because I did not feel pain or any burning sensation. A week later I noticed this but I... | Hello. I would like you to get urine routine test, urine cultures creat, RBS (random blood sugar), CBC (complete blood count), USG (ultrasound), KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) plus prostate done. Possibilities are, 1. Blood in the semen. 2. Blood in urine due to infection or stone disease etc. 3. Exercise-induced he... | |
What causes body rashes, loose motions after measles vaccination?
Hello Doctor, My Son Completed 9 Months we had taken mesels Vaccine after a weekdays we found some rash on his body we consult a doctor she said those were mosquito bites but there is no change after 3 days also. 2. He having motions frequently we are n... | Hello,This is not because of measles vaccine, rash will subside only give Jardin D or Rigix syrup half teaspoon (tsf) twice a day.You can give a shot of Avil and solu cortef from some hospital in paeds dose if reaction is severe.Check out any unhygienic conditions for diarrhea give ORS (Oral rehydration solution) in si... | |
Suggest treatment for puffy nipples
hello Doctor please i need help, I m 20 years old and i have puffy nipples since i was 17, and it is really annoying me, and i really need to get rid of it without a surgery my chest looks fine it s just the nipples area is puffy, i m wearing double shirt now to hide it, but i can t... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. There is no need to worry about your puffy nipple area. Body proportions are maintained by male and female hormones. Both are available within every body. The puffy nipples could be due to a small excess of female hormone within you. Moderate gymnasium work ou... | |
Suggest treatment for wheezing in an infant
My baby is 1 year 3 months old. she was very healthy when she born (3.65 kgs) . At 8 months of her age, she got severe pneumonia and hospitalised for a month. after that she use to get wheezing then and there. How to prevent her from getting wheezing? | wheezing can be prevent ed by giving monteleukast prophylaxis ti ur child.and during acute episodes nebulization can be given to relieve congestion. | |
What causes chest pain and swelling of veins in arms near wrist?
Recently, my mother veins in her arms, near her wrists especially will pop up or swell. It is then followed by an immediate bruise on her arm and then she starts to get a pain in her chest. I ve read online that others have similar symptoms but no one se... | Hi,Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms seem to be related to increased blood vessel fragility. This is a common complication which occurs with aging. After many years blood vessels become more rigid and thus more fragile, susceptible to rupture from small trauma. I would recommend performing a Dop... | |
Can i use clotrimazole cream for my 4 year old child?
Hi,my daughter ha swoken up crying saying that her private bits are hurting her,shes scratching and seems in discomfort.Shes currently lying down witha cold flanel between her legs but its not soothing her.I have got clotrimazole cream here that I got prescribed,is... | Hello. I just read through your question.It is perfectly safe to use the clotromazole. If you do not notice any improvement, I recommend consulting with your doctor. | |
Does masturbation and varicocele affect fertility in men?
hi am 21 years old, i used to masturbate frequently until i started to feel weird feeling around my right Or both testicle, whenever a foreplay occurs or anything arousing for a while, my vas deferens (or anything near it) swells and becomes quite painfull and ... | Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Masturbation do not affect your fertility. But vericocele does affect fertility. You need to consult an urologist to confirm your problem and get treatment for the root cause.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that... | |
Q. Is there any remedy for premature ejaculation and low libido in Ayurveda?
Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I suffer from premature ejaculation and low libido. I am not currently on medication. I am non-diabetic and no other medication. Please prescribe Ayurvedic remedies. | Hello. It is more important for you to find the cause of this. High blood sugar levels, lack of essential nutrients in the body, lack of sleep, stress and a bad lifestyle are some of the common causes. My suggestions are: 1. Get a blood test done to rule of high blood sugar and deficiency. 2. Bring about changes in y... | |
What causes dizziness after taking vitamin D supplement?
Hello... Since feb this year I have been very tired with sore muscled. Found that I am low in Vitamin D & B12. Snce I started vit D I am feeling terribly terribly dizzy. My muscle pain is slightly reduced ... but still very much affects my daily life. YYYY@YYYY | Hello,I will suggest you to write down results of all lab tests you have done. And additionally all symptoms you have other than the above mentioned symptoms. Tiredness is explained by deficiency of vit D and b12. Dizziness is something which is not related to vit D or B12. It is usually due to inflammation of inner e... | |
Should i be concerned about hard lump on cheek after antibiotic usage for dog bite?
i was bitten by a dog 2 weeks ago. I had a laceration below my cheek bone on my cheek and also in/on my lower lip. I went to the ER and both areas were stitched and healed well. I took antibiotics for 10 days. My cheek was swollen ... | Hi,It seems that there might be having localized collection of blood on the area of bite.Apply ice pack for few days, gradually it will be absorbed.If still persisted then consult your doctor.Perhaps aspiration by wide bore needle might required.Ok and take care. | |
Have pain in the abdomen, SGOT and SPGT was tested. Have been advised for a liver biopsy. Is it really required?
In September my SGoT was 87 and my SGPT was 119. I was having abdominal pain so they ruled out gall bladder issues. I've had a CT scan, MRST and multiple blood tests. I have had no other issues since Sep... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).Your BMI is 25.5 which suggest that you are overweight. There are some common causes for deranged SGOT and SGPT which one should undergo (If not already done).However you still need to investigate for other causes for elevation of transaminase ... | |
Are burning sensation in throat & indigestion side effects of akt4 intake?
hello doctor am sindhu, am taking akt4 daily after my dinner,from the day i start using that am feeling burning sensation in my throat and indigestion in the nights ,i dont know why it is happening should i take any another tablet for this or w... | Hi,Yes, these are suggestive of the side effects of AKT-4 tablet. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from stomach acidity issues apparently caused by the anti-TB medication AKT-4. Take AKT-4 tablet 2 hours after the first meal and using pantoprazole plus domperidone can relieve these side effects.Hope I have... | |
What causes severe anxiety and panic attacks?
I am feeling little scared uncomfortable...As i was travelling whole day....Then had dinner from that time I am feeling heavy nd i an scared if I will have heart attack...My age is 30 yrs....I am housewife nd i have 2 yrs old baby girl....Is this the symptoms of heart atta... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your panic scenario. It has just came once. Make sure you should not worry more about it. Leave it aside, in its past. The more you worry about it, the more it troubles you. Extreme stress can cause panic and... | |
Suggest remedy for sensitive scalp, tender forehead with lump and sinus problems
Hi there. I ve noticed a few months ago that I have a very sensitive scalp hurts when I put it up and it stay up a while. Hurts at my roots. Hurts just to touch in some areas. I also noticed the front part of my head above my forehead is ... | There doesn't seem to be any tumour in your case.You are suffering from sinusitis.It is an infection of sinuses.You feel pain and tenderness at the root of nose, below the eyes,cheeks and forehead. | |
What does severe pain in the lower back and legs indicate?
leg pain, I ve had this leg pain going on 5 years, it start at my lower back and extents down to just above the ankle. I ve manage my pain pain meds but fixing to lose the pain meds. it get very painful and i m lost for relieve from this pain. I used the va fo... | I hope you can get a MRI of the lumbar spine from your doctors at the VA, to evaluate for possible "pinched" nerve in the lumbar spine.You may be a candidate for surgery, or steroid injections to try and help with your pain. | |
Can a stroke cause arm numbness with armpit pain?
Hello, My dad is 89yrs old and had a heart bypass 17yrs ago. Since then he has become a diabetic the type that effects the nerve endings. This can cause him alot of pain but for the last while his left arm has gone very numb and he is finding it very difficult holding ... | Hi dear ,have noted all your detailsPeripheral neuropathy is a long term complication of diabetes mellitusdue to long term uncontorlled blood sugar levels the nerves in the body are demyelinated(withered and damaged),hence causing abnormal sensations like tingling ,numbness or as if insect is crawling like feeling is t... | |
How to remove calcium deposits on heart?
Hello Doctor My Father is 63 years old.He is diagnosed with calcium deposits on the heart.His cholestrol levels are also high.His height is 5feet six inches and weight is 90 kg.My question is how we remove this calcium deposits? what more test we should do? i mean what do sugge... | Hello, He should follow a healthy lifestyle routine strictly which includes daily morning walks for at least 45 mins daily, no smoking, salt restrictions, no fried items, Mo butter and consult a cardiologist to start medications. There is no way to remove calcium but we can slow down the progress of the disease. Hope I... | |
Q. Why am I not able to see clearly from one eye?
Hello doctor, I have been using only one eye since birth. This is a result of a medicine that my mother took when I was in her womb. My right eye is normal, but the left has a squint. I can see a little light in my left eye, but I cannot really use this eye for seeing.... | Hello. You need to get your eyes tested for a refractive error i.e glasses/spectacles. You have become nearsighted so get this test by an ophthalmologist. Your left eye has turned inward that is esotropia. You need to consult a pediatric ophthalmologist i.e squint specialist. This eye can be straightened though it is d... | |
Is surgery for removal of clots from lungs and around heart risky?
My husband is having a very high risk surgery to remove clots.from lungs and around heart. They have to open his chest. He has been suffering.for 10 years..this past year his health declined so quickly he could.not even.walk to the bathroom without fit... | Thanks for your question on HCM. By your description I think your husband is having large , chronic pulmonary embolism in major pulmonary arteries.And if it is large enough to occlude blood flow than surgery is the only option. And yes, surgery is very risky. Because already lungs and heart are weakened due to clots.So... | |
Suggest treatment to get rid of shingles infection
I am 52 years and was diagnosed on Tuesday with Shingles. After receiving multiple prescriptions, I asked about getting the vaccine to prevent another bout of this. My inquiry was met with, You are not sixty years old so no use in discussing it . If this would or will... | Dear Sir/Ma'am, Hi & Welcome.I appreciate your concern for the treatment of Shingles infection and the pain following the infection.Though most people experience only one episode of shingles during their lifetime. To prevent the recurrent episodes of shingles, individuals can receive the zoster vaccine (Zostavax) howev... | |
What is the treatment for cough and asthma in a child?
hi my son is 10 in febuary, as a baby he sufford with croop and was in and out of hospital,a couple of years ago the doctor diagnosed him with a slight bit of astma and gave him an easi-breathe inhaler called salamol,only time this effects my sons health is when t... | Hi, First of all, wheezing is associated with cough in every seasonal change. Is cough severe enough to disturb his sleep? If so please get him checked with spirometry to diagnose asthma and start him on inhaled Budecort along with Salmetrol. To start the child on oral Leukotriene inhibitors like Montair. Hope I have a... | |
Please tell me about my follicular study
my name arunima,age -26, day-14 scan result - follicle ruptured, fluid seen in the POD, ovulation(+), .....................now day 26.............today I am having little discharge (like egg white part). I am not able to understand what it I s? Can you please clarify this?and i... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic This is good result. You can have sex on Day 14, Day 15, Day 16 for best chances of pregnancy because ovulation has already occured and needs to be fertilised by sperm. Back pain is unrelated to this. Avoid long journeys which are jerky and shaky for care. GOOD LUCK !!!! | |
What causes swelling of the head?
What precautions shold i take now, As i have already consulted one doctor there he said have no problem with in my head and my skull was fine and few more points he added to it. 1. he said it was just swelling on my head. 2. he prescribed me to have combiflam tablets for three days an... | Hi, you might have some bleeding problem the swelling over head seems to be a hematoma; you should have a routine blood test especially Platelet count, BT, CT, PTand APTT.please revert back to us with the findings!wish you the best health! | |
Child with severe allergy to peanuts and soy. Any way of outgrowing the allergy?
My 6 year-old daughter is allergic to soy. Tests results: 4.62 kUA/L. She is also severely allergic to peanuts (40.80 kUA/L with one severe reaction so far) and 8 other food allergens. We haven't witnessed any symptoms that we could have ... | Hi Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum, Soy Induced Anaphylaxis in Child with Asthma and Peanut Allergy Soy is one of the top eight allergens. What you may not know is that a child with a peanut allergy can have an allergic reaction after eating a food that contains soy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Resourc... | |
Can i get pregnant while on period postponing medicine?
i have taken pills in a month to postpone my periods and did get periods after 4 days from stoping taking the pills and also i am going to take pills to postpone periods in the adjoining next month of earlier month and if i have safe sex during the duration which... | Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Hi pregnancy is possible if you have already ovulated and tried that time. Otherwise not possibleYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:XXXX | |
Why an incision is bleeding after the prostate surgery?
ya, hi. thanks for helping. my father is recovering from prostate cancer. he has an incision that is still bleeding nearly a week later (tomorrow will be one week). they are supposed to remove the staples tomorrow too. what is causing the bleeding? do you know? d... | It is not strange that wound bleeds even after week and in this case staples should be left for few more days till hemostasis is over. Wish you good health. Regards | |
How long can Montek-LC be safely taken to cure bronchitis?
I am suffering from Bronchitis which aggravates with cold. Doctor has prescribed Montek LC 10 mg once daily . kindly let me know how long it can be taken safely with ur. exprt advice. Regards PlLTarneja YYYY@YYYY I answer your health queries right now ? Plea... | HelloYou can take it safely for up to three months and it is not for bronchitis.RegardsDr.Jolanda | |
Is epididimal cyst on testicle serious?
I have a lump which is actually on one of my testicles, i got it hecked by a doctor who said he was confident it was an epididimal cyst. It is very small, i would say 3mm roughly and theres no pain. He said to ease your mind you can be send for an ultra-sound but said how about ... | Hi, You need to do an ultrasound scrotum and make a confirmation. One of the reasons can be an epidermal cyst - it can also be due to granuloma, hydrocele. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
MRI showed disc extrusion, foraminal narrowing. No improvement with epidural injection. Tingling, numbness, weakness persists. Suggestions?
My MRI showed : Moderate to large left parcentral disc extrusion at L4-L5 with extruded disc material extending inferoiaterally into the left lateral recess of L5, displacing and ... | Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Generally, the symptoms arising due to an EXTRUDED disc will not resolve completely with conservative management.If your concern is only tinglng & numbness, Pregabalin & methylcobalamine combinations may help to certain extent but will not provide complete cure.I personally feel that surgi... | |
What is the prognosis for a 90 year old man with COPD?
what is the prognosis for a 90 year old man with COPDI am giving him two weeks in skilled nursing with reassessment at that time, I have also spoken with hospice. His doctors are very vague but I feel it is a short life expectancy at this time under the best case... | Hi. I can understand your concern. He might benefit from rehabilitation sessions. Home rehab sessions are also available which may help him improve quality of life.Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What type of treatment will cure my 3 year old s cough and cold permanently?
my daughter is 3 year old and she had cough and cold frequently.dr. told me she have sum allergy problem.our dr. prescribe her montair tablet & colvincold tonic & advent antibiotic. in last 6month i m visting every month for the same problum.... | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. I would suggest her allergy testing which will you to identify the substances she may be allergic to.Avoidance of the allergy-causing substances is the best treatment of allergies.2. If she ... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent cough post heart surgery
My husband has had open heart surgery, pacemaker/defib, on all kinds of meds including amirodione plus he had a heart ablation due to A-fib after the pacemaker. He has stopped all his meds except coumadin and lasix. He has stopped his meds for about 5 mos. now. He... | Hello... Stop himself medicine or by doctor??? For him I will examine him thoroughly and do basic investigation like blood test v to see parameter OK n... Ecg and echo x ray... And complete with previous one... Treatment depend on worsening heart condition or due to LUNG condition... Take care | |
Is clozapine interacting with other psychotic medications?
I have a an adult foster care home and a new client of mine has recently been put on clozapine which I know from experience is a pretty strong medication and needs a lot of monitoring. Since he moved in with us he has not been stable enough to stay at home fo... | 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.There is no significant interaction between the drugs that you have mentioned. But looking at the medications, and their dosages it appears that the patient is p... | |
Is pancreatic cancer a possibility due to increased CA 19.9 levels?
This is with regards to my elder brother who has been suffering from Chronic Pancreatitis since last 20 years.Recently he had lost 10 kg in 4 months so doc advised him to do CA-19.9 (Cancer Antigen 19.9), serum by CMIA. The report showed 21.83 which w... | Hi, How are you? My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a Liver and pancreas cancer specialist and I hope to answer your question today.Chronic pancreatitis does put you brother at an increased risk for carcinoma of the pancreas. But a Ca 19.9 alone cannot be used to make a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. As it is still... | |
Suggest medication for fistula
Hi Dr, I have two small passage holes that look like little tunnels on my skin by my bikini line area. The last time I saw my obgyn he was as confused as I was. He said they looked like little fistulas- I m not actually sure what a fistula is. Any ideas on treatments? | Hello, thanks for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your doctor I suggest you to undergo surgery. Fistula can't be cured by only drugs. It requires a surgery to cure it completely. If you want to ask me anything else you can contact me. Thank you. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. | |
What causes painful mid-back radiating towards the hands and knees?
Lately my mid-back has been in quite some pain. Sometimes i bend over orlean down to get something and all of a sudden it s a little difficult to breath and i cant get up. It s almost like a cramp yet the pain is like stabbing or burning kind of feeli... | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Tramadol or Diclofenac for pain relief. Most probably the symptoms can be due to spine related problems like prolapsed disc. Consult a neurosurgeon and plan for an MRI spine for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assis... | |
Has hodgkins lymphoma, showed activity under tongue in jaw area. Wet spot on shirt. Is it just saliva that showed on the PET scan?
My son is 14 and has had Hodgkins Lymphoma . On a recent PET scan it showed activity under his tongue in the jaw area. He is a drooler at night and when he wakes up in the morning he has a... | Hello, I am a Nuclear Medicine consultant and we do PET scans routinely. The uptake you are mentioning needs more detail description to comment correctly about its nature. However, in general, if the patient is crying or talking after injection and before doing the scan then there can be some uptake in the muscles of t... | |
Habitual of regular sex, masturbation, night falls, dysfunction, poor erection. Test shows dead sperm
A patient having dead sperms(male) and habitual of regular sex, masturbation .night falls in young age now disfunction,poor erection ,dead sperms in pathological tests taking testviran xfert mf | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have done your semen analysis which revealed dead sperms.It is difficult to make comment as you have not posted complete report of your semen analysis .However this is in no way related to your habit of frequent masturbation ,regula... | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm yo... | |
Liver test reading
Hi, when i took my liver test(ALT) reading is 55 U/L...actually the readinfg should between 0-40.so wat i can i do to reduce the count from 55 to below 40 | 1. ALT (alanine aminotransferase) which was previously called as SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase) is much more specific in hepato cellular disorders than AST and indicate damage or injury to liver. 2. ALT is exclusively found in the cytosol and is found elevated in hepatic necrosis due to any aetiology like v... | |
Suggest treatment for hyper active bladder
please Dr let me know what is the best treatment for hyper active bladder, our family Dr says this is idiopathic but i have consulted homeopathic doctors they proscribed custicum 6x 4-6 pills every 6 hourly after 3 days treatment i got very little resposed in this case i need... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Once other causes are ruled out, the treatment for hyperactive bladder mainly consists of bladder exercises that is trying to hold urine for some time before voiding. This helps some how. There are some drugs called anti cho... | |
Excess bleeding, thyroid problem, hemoglobin less after using copper T. Under medication. Solution?
Hi, I have been using copper T from past 2yrs & as per my gynic there will be spots of blood few days before having my periods. However, since then, I have been facing problems with my periods. Excess bleeding, bleed... | Hi, the changes you are encountering might be due to the copper T, as it may happen in some people, and due to over bleeding you are becoming more anemic, anemia also can cause the irregular and over bleeding. and the cycle continues. So i advise you to get it removed and have some other meas... | |
Have tiredness, stress sweats, skin lower back to shoulder is paining, had shingles
Hi I had the shingles 12 months ago, im still so tired all the time, i am also suffering from stress sweats which are taking over my life, im at my wits end, its dreadful in work, as soon as i start to thing about what i have to do and... | Hello Shingles or Zoster is long term sequel of Varicella Zoster infection. Some times after episode of zoster pain may continue to persist which is also called as Postherpetic Neuralgia. The pain in shoulder blades and lower back, you are having is because of this neuralgia. You are also having complaints of stress, ... | |
How can white cell count be increased in a cancer patient?
I'm doing cemo treatments, and the white cell count is done and my doctor is telling to get my count up. What can I do to bring it back up? I have uterus cancer that has came back. I'm doing cemo treatments for the recurrance. age 70. female i was wondering ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have uterine cancer and taking chemotherapy. Chemotherapy destroye the cancer cells but it also destroy normal cells along with cancer cells. So your blood count is low. Drugs like granulocytes and monocyte stimulating agents are useful in ... | |
Can pregnancy happen while on Depo?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your qu hi im always feel sick and always have a headache and im not sleeping right but i am not pregnant im on the depo is it possiable it me to be pregnant and all test come up that im not even a blood test | Hi,Welcome to healthcare Magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.Depo is a very effective method of contraception. It is extremely unlikely to be pregnant while on Depo. In addition all your pregnancy tests including blood pregnancy tests are negative. This clearly means that you are not p... | |
Q. Can cough and small red spots in hand after intercourse be HIV symptoms?
Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker 45 days back. During which my condom broke and then immediately I withdrew my penis and went to the washroom and cleaned my penis with water. After this incident, I am having a little cough and small r... | Hi. Unprotected sexual encounters are a risk factor for multiple STDs including HIV. Condom slippage is considered as condom failure, and it is regarded as unprotected act. However, the risk of acquiring HIV through the sexual route is as low as 0.02 to 0.5 %. HIV has a window period up to three months during which the... | |
Should I be worried for seroma in right breast after surgery?
i have some seroma in right breast after surgery onv18th dec .i have had 3 needle aspirations but last one showed only 170 ml i have an appointment on friday to check. my oncologist will not put me on chemo until sure there is no infections there this means... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. Even if this is cancer,it will not spread in such short time. much longer is needed for tumor growth. but if there is no phd confirmation of tumor then you shouldnt hurry with chemotherapy. you need to repeat needled aspirations and MRI breast to see is it suspicious for mal... | |
What causes muscle fatigue, body pain, visibly pale and sunken eyes?
My 9 year old has been complaining of being in physical pain for over a month. Her color is continually visibly pale with sunken eyes. She complains of chronic muscle fatigue and pain in her limbs and in her sides. her mood and affect have changed an... | hellothe symptoms which you have listed seems to be more in favor of iron deficiency anemia to me.kindly get a complete blood count of him and send me the report.also i would recommend to kindly get him a complete physical examination from a pediatrician | |
Suggest treatment to control blood sugar
Hi My husband had some blood work done about 2 months ago and the test showed that he was a border line diabetic. He has heal pain in one foot now, that seems to increase while eating sugar. Can this go away with diet alone or should he go see a Dr/ | thanks for posting your query in HCM,AS per your narration your husband is borderline diabetic. complications of high sugar takes some time to develop depending on patient characteristics. eating sugar getting heal pain at that time may be coincidence. please consult your doctor for heal pain and make sure your husban... | |
PCO patient trying to conceive on Letroze
hi..i am 27yrs old. I am trying to conceive since 6 months but not able to become pregnant . I am having polycystic ovary . sometimes i have irregular period. My gyn prescribed me Letroze and to do ovulation test from 10th day of period. I got my period on 8th july 2011 and it... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic Once your cycles are regular you can plan for pregnancy. Since you are on Letrozole, ovulation can be expected 14th day prior to next expected period. You can expect ovulation on 14th day of a 28 day regular cycle. you may have unprotected sex on 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th day prior to next expe... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy from unprotected sex?
I have been taking Macrobid some weeks ago, I am still taking birth control but I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. It did not go inside of me, he pulled out. I bought the Plan B the next day. But now I am scared to be pregnant. How likely is it that I would... | Thanks for your post on HCMFirstly if you are taking your birth control pills regularly you should not be worried and furthermore if you have taken a emergency contraception less than 48 hours,then you are on the safe zone.Macrobid is a antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.And the withdrawal method is not ... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy through non-penetrative sex?
My period cycle is from 8th and it is coming on the same date. But this time it is 6 days late. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend but he didn t finished inside. I am having white discharge and spotted blood spot for a day. I am very worried that am I... | HI, Thanks for the query under HCM platform. I have read your query & understood your concern. You had unprotected sex in the month & your otherwise regular period is delayed by 6 days .. first likely diagnosis remains pregnancy ( taking in consideration accidental pre cum in vagina. / also the spotting might b... | |
Can over-dose of Vyvanse result in breathing problems?
Hi, i was just informed that my friend is in the hospital because she couldn t breath. I was also told that prior to the breathing problems, she took 220mg of Vyvanse within a 24-hour period.She s been prescribed 30mg once or twice a day for a couple months, thoug... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Vyvanse is central nervous system (CNS - brain) stimulant,not supressor.So her breathing difficulty is not due to this drug. She is very obese. So possibility of sleep apnea is more likely in her case. And this (sleep apnea) can cause breathing... | |
What causes fever and cough in a child?
I have a four year old who has had low grade temp every other week or so since winter. I dismiss this as cold/viral. She started last week AGAIN with a croupy cough and mild congestion which I treated with OTC meds. Yesterday morning she was sleepy acting and went down for a nap... | it's better to be checked by her pediatrician, to assess her respiration , croup usually is associated with low grade fever , a complete physical exam will confirm the diagnosis and respiratory status should be checked carefully by the examiner .hope she becomes better soon | |
Severe back pain, difficulty in sleeping, severe pain while standing. Remedy?
hi i have severe back pain which runs down to my ankle,i had an exray plus m,r,i nothing showed up, i cant sleep at night ihave to walk with crutches go down stairs on my bottom i feel no pain when i am stooped almost to the ground when i st... | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.From description it seems you might be suffering from siatica. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve — which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. Althou... | |
Suggest treatment for irregular heartbeat
I am 48 years old man. Profession, teaching, irregular heartbeat, BP not regular, Last BP reading: 135/90 to 110/75. feels vary tired. Taking losartan 25mg/2 per day.blood sugar in borderline. weight:78kgs, Height:66inches. Seek your suggestions. | Hello, Considering the irregular heartbeat, it is necessary for performing some tests in order to investigate the type of cardiac arrhythmia. In this regard, I would recommend performing these tests: - complete blood count for anemia - cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysf... | |
What causes bumps in mouth which leads to swelling of cheek and sore throat?
On the left side of my gums, towards the back between the two back teeth, I have this bump that has formed. It started probably 5 days ago it hurt to chew on that side but I thought maybe something got stuck there or possibly a cavity. Yester... | Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.According to your symptoms it looks that one of your tooth is infected and the infection is forming an abscess in the apex of the tooth, so it was forming a bump 5 days ago and now the infection is spreading towards the soft tissue that is cheek and even in the jaw.In this condi... | |
What does an indent below the sternum indicate?
Ok so i am 14 years old and have just noticed something, i have a indent right below my sternum right above the abs but right above that i have a sternum bone that sticks out and right above that it seems my chest goes from my pecs area to a flat and of bone do i have pe... | HiIt is unlikely to Pectus Exacatum. More likely to be diverication of recti.Consult Pediatric Surgeon for detailed assessment.Take CareBest RegardsDr T Shobha Deepak | |
What is the treatment for infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis and enlarged spleen?
Hi -- I'm 68 years old and have infectious mononucleosis with hepatitis. How is it possible to get this at my age? I read that it's spread by saliva, but all my life I've avoided sharing food, utensils, eating off the same plate, etc. b... | Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic.I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. It is true that this disease attack mainly adolescents and young adult but it may occur from childhood to old age. Adults that were not infected by a virus called Epstein-Barr during childhood or adolescence are still... | |
How to treat swollen body with rib pain?
From the past one week I am getting pain in ma left rib cage and my body is fully swollen. Even my nipples are really sore and whenever I eat the pain increase and I end upVommitting. I am really worried can u please tell me the reason for this. I am 25 yrZ women. Can you pleas... | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.There is possibility of benign lump in your breast.I will advise to consult your treating doctor for clinical examination of breast and then we can do required investigation.Mammography and ultrasound may help for detail diagnosis.Another possibility of your origin of pain... | |
What causes hard mass inside thigh after knee replacement?
I have a hard mass about 10 cm on the inside of my thigh right on the inside half way down to the knee area it is putting pressure on my knee which i have a knee replacement and my orthopedic is worried it might be a type of infection that might damage the kne... | Hello, It could be a hematoma. Other causes also have to be ruled out. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. 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 treatment for inability to conceive a child
Hello! My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for about 18 months. I've been tested and pronounced ok. He hasn't been tested but I've been impregnated by him before a few years back. He smokes and drinks and Ive recently switched to decaf coffee. Getting a ... | Hi I think a semen analysis of your husband needs to be done. You can try medicines for ovulation. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Track growth of your eggs by repeated ultrasound. When the time of ovulation comes be in contact with your husband. Then you will need some medicines for supporting the implantation. ... | |
Cyst, smashed it when it got bigger, clear sticky liquid, hole like a sack that does not fill in or heal, not painful. Cancer?
I have had a cyst now for 6 months.6weeks ago it became bigger and I smashed it alittle and alot of thick clear stcky stuff came out of it.Now theres a huge hole...like a sack.it will not heal... | Hi Welcome to HCM It need to be examined to know whether it is just and abscess or an fistula. In case of fistula it need to be drained, which is already done by you. After that pain medication to reduce the pain and antibiotic to prevent and check the infection. In case absess if it is small there is no need of stiche... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
How can inner legs pimples with itching be treated?
Hello, my daughter is 9 years old and has several boil/pimples filled with pus on her upper inner legs - they started with just one or 2 and now in 2 days has several - as well, she finds them very itchy and the whole area is red - i believe i need to have her see a ... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consulta... | |
Is 1 hour enough for azithromycin absorption?
Hi, I ate and took my 4 azithromycin after my dinner about an hour an a half ago. I didn't feel any side effects until about a 20 minutes ago when I vomited. Will I need to take another round of medication or did my initial dose have time to be absorbed? Thank you so much | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.Azithromycin has some different dosing schedule.It can be taken as 1 gram stat but it cannot be taken as two 1 mg tablet a day.Dosage can be decided based on the type of infection you have.If you have STD than one m... | |
Prescribed Duphaston and Folic acid after beta test. Gestational sac seen without cardiac activity. What is happening ?
Hi,my last period was 24/10/13.got 1st beta done on 28/11/13,the value came 304,then repeated it on 4/12/13 and the value came 2141.my doc gave duphaston 2 times and folic acid once a day.the first u... | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this absent cardiac activity on the ultrasound. Every other finding indicates that the p[regnancy in increasing in size and the gestational hormone titer strongly suggest this. I will suggest that you get a repeat ultrasound iin 4weeks to control this... | |
What will be the recovery period after cardiac ablation?
I am to have cardiac ablation after 3 yrs of episodes of a fib, SVT s and Ventricular tachycardia. I have Lupus which is always active and effects my joints, energy, fibromialgia etc. I am nervous about the surgery. I work in the medical field as a RCP. I am 57,... | In many centers in the world including ours ablation is now being increasingly done as day care procedure, the only time after you come out of the Cath lab is the time you need for the groin bandage to be removed, as even the sheath s are removed post procedure. If everything goes right you will be back to work with... | |
My 4 months old baby is suffering from fever. My husband had fever before
wondering about 4 month old with fever and sinus pressure--what to do Thank you. My husband has recently been sick with flu-like symtpoms (fever at nite, chills throughout the day, now a cough, severe sinus pressure) and he seems to be doing b... | Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic Thanks for your query It could be a possibility that your child caught viral infection from your husband. consult you treating paediatrician. initially if it is viral no antibiotics are required. you can give steam inhalation to your baby .Crocin as antipyretic would be safe in the dosag... | |
Suggest remedy for stabbing pain in back
hi my names karen , i m 28 ive been getting sharp stabbing pains in my back only mostly on one side its also fallowed by more freequent urination and pain while urinating what could this be the pain seams to be getting worse as the day go on ive been like this for the last coup... | cannot say in your particular case AND infection in the kidney can cause pain in the back where the kidneys are. This can rapidly cause serious problems and needs IMMEDIATE medical attention. Other possiblities such as back spasm or pinched nerve are far less likely than serious kidney infection to cause any urinary sy... | |
What could be the swollen knot right where the legs meet?
Good afternoon,I have a swollen knot right where my leg meets up with pelvis near my scrotum. It has been a little bump for over 2 years but now it is a nice size and it hurts. What could that be? Not sure if it is a cyst or lymph node but I am concerned. | Hello!Thank you for the query.In this location such lump can be caused by inguinal hernia, enlarged lymph node or some kind of benign skin lesion (like lipoma or sebaceus cyst). As enlarged lymph node may need some diagnostics and inguinal hernia needs to be fixed with surgery, I suggest you to consult a surgeon with t... | |
What causes cough, congestion and heaviness of chest?
I have had a cough and congestion for 3 days. I woke up this morning at 4 am feeling like someone was sitting on my chest and finding it hard to breath. There is an uneasy feeling in my chest; which I thought was indigestion, but now I am not sure that is it. An... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Cough, congestion and Heaviness in chest are commonly seen with bronchitis and lung infection.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).Chest x ray i... | |
What causes inferiority complex and how can it be treated ?
I M a boy of 16 years , in Kolkata,India. Over the past couple of years I have been having problems like inferiority complex , attitude problem etc etc. Now for the last few months I am really having trouble regarding frustration. I am a part of middle class ... | Hi, Thanks for query, it seems you are having depression.This is common at this age due to hormonal changes. Develop self confidence,think positive, Leave negative thinking and develop courage. Mix up with your friends and your parents they are always ready to give you love and are ready to share your feelings and thou... | |
What causes pelvic pain and swollen neck and feet?
I found a lump on my biikni line last night. I have been experiencing pelvic pain, swollen neck, feet hands, and very bloated, i have gined five pounds in a week and i have barely eaten. I have back pain and am very tired. i am worried. I cant gt into my gyno till nex... | HI.Thanks for your query. You have to go to the hospital. The reasons of the symptoms can be ::Anemia/Hypoproteinemia/Kidney problem/ Heart problemThese can cause the swellings you have to described. This is not concerned with the gynecological problems. | |
Blood test showed low RBC and Hemoglobin and high MCV and MCH. What does this indicate?
I m 28 weeks pregnant. I just found out that I failed my glucose test. The blood test said my RBC and Hemoglobin are low. My MCV and MCH are high. What does this mean? Also, I have to have another ultrasound to check the valves in ... | Hi, Low Hb and high MCV is know as megaloblastic anemia. you get this when you are deficient in B complex vitamins (B12) and folic acid. I strongly suggest you to start folic acid 5 mg tablets along with a multivitamin till you deliver as defeciencies can impair baby's growth. Your second question:No need to be concer... | |
Pain, swelling after wisdom tooth extraction, had minor bone cut to pull tooth. Will domstal help in reducing pain?
Hello, having severe pain & swelling after wisdom tooth extraction. surgeon had to do a minor bone cut to pull out the tooth after an hour of extraction efforts. since today night my cheek has increased ... | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Take complete rest dont worry.Take lukewarm saline rinses.Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you.Take semisolid diet.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Hope this helps out,Regards.. | |
What causes recurring red bump below knee?
I have a bump that looks similar to a mosquito bite located below the knee, closer to the back of knee. It has been coming and going for about four years. It is red and sometimes itches. I do not feel well now but never noticed it occurring before during an illness. What coul... | it can be a congenital abnormality,so u may not worry ,still u can have a x ray scan for further confirmation to rule out bony abnormalities | |
What causes aggressive behavior?
I am 18 years of age, female, 5 8 and over 150 pounds. I have noticed that my speech has become more difficult. I find it harder to pronounce simple words. Also my mother has pointed out that I have become more aggressive and moody. Another thing is I have exprience just once so far, a... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have underline depression or anxiety disorder. Mood swing and irritability is part of depression and in that case,you need antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram. It would help you to control the symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would keep ... | |
Can infants show signs of vitiligo?
i have a 7 wk old girl... she is bi-racial white/hispanic...about a week ago i noticed a smooth white spot on the center of her tummy..as the week has gone by i have noticed it getting slightly larger..what could this be? can infants show signs of vitiligo? | hypomelnotic patch due to many reasons in common places of trunk, upper parts of limbs and back and do no worry right now; if grows more and appear many then only needs to investigate. | |
Suggest remedy for excessive body weight and pigmentation in the neck area
I am an 23 year old girl having a height 5.2 feet and 67 kg wight . There has been sudden increase in weight from last 4-5 months, earlier also i was overweight but lillte bit only 2 -3 kg more than my ideal weight . There also have been increa... | HI, You need to check your thyroid levels as there is sudden increase in the weight and you are saying that you donyt eat any fatty food, so probably it could be some medical reason. you check your thyroid and get your ultrasound of abdomen for pcod. and then for weight reduction you can follow diet along with hcg prot... | |
What does dull ache, numbness above temple, fatigue, dull eyes, hair, depression with negative thoughts indicate?
24 yrs of a dull ache numbness just above temple. Feel tired eyes dull hair out of condition. Dry n dull. Personality withrawn forgetful detached depressed negative tired loss of memory. All mri scans bloo... | HiIn such a patient in my hospital I would have advised detailed evaluation by psychiatrist as these look like symptoms of depression and is s treatable conditiontake careDr Lal Psychiatrist | |
What causes scrotum swelling and thickening?
Hi, I am 48, 115kgs and generally in good heath, however 4 weeks ago my scrotum swelled up to the size of a softball (probably 15cm in diameter) and the skin became very thick (after flu like symptoms). I have been on 4 types of antibiotics. The size has decreased a lit... | HiWhat you have experienced is an Epididymis and Testes infection and the good news is that the pain comes down fairly soon, but the bad news is the swelling will persist for a fairly long time and the size may never reach normal even after the infection has completely subsided. The common source of this infection is t... | |
Suggest treatment for scoliosis?
hello, i have scoliosis and i tend to put my elbow on to my right hip in order to remain upright and i wonder if that has caused pain in what i assume is the pectoralis major area it is not a bad pain but how long will it take to go away thankyou for your comments. | Hello there,For scoliosis you need to get thoroughly evaluated, by xrays.Depending upon the severity of your scoliosis the treatment is decided.If it can be corrwcted with orthotic nowadays very light weighted cosmetically good splints arw available which might be helpfull to you.Kindly consult an orthopaedician or spi... | |
What is the ideal diet and medicine to bring down bilirubin value?
Hi sir, I have been suffering with jaundice since july 9th... my bilirubin value was 3.3 at first... it had come down to 2.3 by july 20th... but when i had tested it again on Aug 3rd it had increased to 2.45.. respite taking spiceless oilless & fatles... | Hi thanks for asking question.You have not mentioned cause of jaundice.It seems to be viral hepatitis.Your sgpt and sgot coming down that suggesting recovery phase.Your bilirubin will also eventually come down.Follow below instructions.....Avoid fatty and fried food.More fruits.Green leafy veg useful.Regular exercise d... | |
What causes slow hair growth in a baby after applying Dermocalm lotion?
I applied dermocalm lotion on my baby her when she was 1yr old she was suffering from cold allergy from that day till now her hair growth is very slow and rough now she is 2 and halfb yr old I observed thischanges after application of dermo calm o... | Hi DEar Welcome to the HCM,Dermocalm has nothing to do with the slow hair growth. There may be hypersensitivity to some constituent of dermocalm but quite unlikely.Supplennt with iron syrup and mutivitamin especially biotin and calcium pantothenete.Hope all these measures will help in growing the hairs of the child .th... | |
Constant lower back pain, spreading to spine, neck, legs. X ray suggest degenerative arthritis. Suggestions?
I went to doctor because of constant lower back pain and it goes up my spine, neck and shoulder stiffness, weakness in legs . Had xrays done and I have degenerative arthritis in my spine. and my right arm, musc... | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.Your Xray report suggests age related changes in your low back. If you are not suffering from numbness or weakness in your lower limb(s) or able to sit for prolonged time then nothing to worry.1. Sleep over hard surface without using mattress,2. Avoid lifting weights by leaning forward ... | |
Can red spots be side effects of the drug flucloxacillin?
Red raised spots have appeared on my Arms legs and back, I ve recently been giving a course of flucloxacillin could this be a side effect ? The spots aren t itchy or irritating just appeared on body Sunday night and was Giving the antibiotics on Friday ? | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern.The symptoms can be related to an allergic reaction to the antibiotic flucloxacillin.I suggest to use an antihistamine such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily.I also suggest using Betametasone cream for local application.You should consult your doctor about an altern... | |
Suggest remedy to reduce swelling in knuckles
I punched a door 3 days ago and my hand is still very blue but i still have full use of my hand with a little discomfort. my hand swelled imminently swelled up and i battle to see my pinky knuckle as that is the most painful. i have bleeding in between my pinky and marriag... | Hi,Thanks for your query.According to your description , pain and swelling over your knuckles seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets dail... | |
Could PPD test lead to arm and wrist pain?
I had a PPD test done today, left arm about 5 from my wrsit, nothing unusual, however after about 4 min I started to get arm pain and hand wrist, it feels like my wrist is sprained . it was fine before the PPD , my hand s cold, no swelling, no redness, the pain is incredible | No, no at all. PPD test is a simple test for tuberculosis and it in no way can lead to pain in arm and wrist. Some people though suffer from pain at the injection site on the arm region, but it can not lead to a disease in wrist. Your wrist might have been under some kind of trauma at the same time, which might have go... | |
Could chest pain be related to stress?
I have a chest pain.. i think i had this a few times a very long time ago... i am 19, it doesnt hurt just sitting, it hurts when i push on it and (middle chest) and if i stretch it back really far.I HAVE been getting stress from getting bug bites for like a month now and for the ... | Hello dear , hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is most probably in relation with underlying stress and anxiety , still once physician check up is mandatory to prove it .Hope this clears your query .Regards . | |
Done follicular study. What are my chances of conception?
Hi, I have done follecular study on 14th day and results are RTovary 10 *9mm and left ovry no dominiant follicle visualised, Endometreium 7mm and POD is free, I have taken HCG 0000 injection on 14th day and i repeated follecular study on 16 th day and the resul... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. In this cycle, even after taking inj. HCG, the follicle has not ruptured. This is suggestive of non release of any ovum in this cycle. The chances of conception in this cycle are very low. You will have to try again. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.... | |
Is it possible to perform triple bypass and removal of left lung lobe together?
My angiogram result showed that I need triple bypass. at ore operative tests they noticed a small spot in the left lung. I was operated on Oct. 4, 2011 for colon tumor & 5 lymph nodes confirmed the cancer cells. Biopsy result showed that I... | Dear Sir,It is a quite big surgery. Usually these two are not performed together, as perioperative risk is increases. Anyway, I would advise you to talk with your doctors. In case of one surgery, there should be a team of heart and lung surgeons. They should evaluate risks and possibilities of doing such major surgery.... | |
Suffering from nevus of ota since i was 3. Is there any treatment to cure it ?
hello doctor myself mou from kolkata. i m suffering from nevus of ota since 1985 when i was 3years old...from starting it spred only my eyes nd year after year its spred an cover the outers serface of my eye..have any teatment plz...tell me... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic Naevus of Ota is known to affect eyes and part of the face skin as well. There can be many complications like glaucoma of eye. Firstly you need thorough checkup for any eye complications. Therapy includes camouflage therapy using cosmetics to cover the dark patch, laser therapy, cryotherapy.... | |
Is calcivita advised for skin scars post surgery?
I had operations many times for my gastric ulcer and had 15 bottles of blood within the last three months. Now my skin especially around my operative scar at my abdomen got severe itchiness and paresthetic which wake me up during the night. Do I need medication like Ca... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this could be hypersensitivity reaction, if I would be treating physician of this case then I would treat this case with the following medicine 1) Tab Hydroxyzine 10 mg three times in daycondition would be fine soon, this is nothing to worry, have a nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the head and collar bone
A week ago I fell backwards and hit my head really hard on a wooden pole. Went to urgent care and they prayed my collar bone to see if it was broken. It wasn t. Now my head hurts and so does my collar one. They said it was the muscles not my bone. What can I do? | Hi, A headache and pain in your collarbone are related to the trauma that you had. I suggest you take painkiller drug (Ibuprofen twice daily ) and Acetominofen+Codeine phosphate twice daily for some days, until pain reliefs. However, if you have other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or any other problem, I ... | |
Q. I have a lump on penis and feel uncomfortable during sex. Please help.
Hi doctor, I have a small lump inside the foreskin near the penis head. It has been there for more than a year. It is painless. It does not hurt during sexual intercourse but feels uncomfortable during oral sex. Please help. | Hi. I have seen the photos sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult a urologist online --> | |
Q. I have itchy red rashes in my inner thighs. Please suggest some medicines.
I am suffering from severe skin red rash problem in both inner thighs. The rash is so itchy and it has completely destroyed my life. It looks like fugal like ringworm or jock itch. at past also, i was suffering from same thing but that time ... | Hi. Thanks for sharing your query. You seem to be very distressed by the problem. As I can see in the picture it is Tinea. Since it is extensive it is important to start proper treatment with oral antifungals for a good length of time to clear the infection. You have been using steroid creams which is going to worsen t... | |
Lump in abdomen, discomfort and pain. Had clexane injection. Help?
Hi, Just had a scan on a lump in abdomen ,which appeared after a Clexane injection in July 2012 This lump is now very painful and causing discomfort, The report reads Echogenicity 2.3cm x 2cm x 1.5cm,it is seperated from the skin and underlying muscle ... | Hi ! You should see your doctor at an early date. Possibly it a hematoma ( blood in a closed space) caused by trivial trauma that led to small amount of bleeding which could not clot due to your treatment with Clexane injection. This hematoma could have got infected which might cause you pain. Good luck. | |
How can small bumps on the penis be treated?
Hi, I’m hoping you can help, I’m a 24 year old male, I have 8 small lumps on shaft of my penis and clustered together and I’m guessing it’s genital warts. Please can you tell me if there Is any home cures/ remedies I could use to help get rid of them as fast and as effectiv... | Hi, Very difficult to comment without seeing directly or pictures. Genital warts have to be shown to a skin specialist and podophyllin has to be applied under his instruction. You may need blood tests to rule out other STIs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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