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What causes irregular heart beat?
Im a 44yr old female with heart rate off and on during day of 100-120 even at rest. Sometime awaken at night at 160. Had cardiac work up 6. Mo ago and was good with just some mild to moderate tricuspid cave regurge. I'm am very stressed and anxious a lot and take 2.5 mg of Valium to ... | Himild to moderate tricuspid regurgitation is normal and is nothing to worry about until the patient is symptomatic,Tachycardia, also called tachyarrhythmia, is a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate. In general, a resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute is accepted as tachycardia in adults.heart rate 1... | |
What causes hard painless bump inside armpit?
im 24 my height is 5"10 and i weigh 123 pounds i dont really have much of a history that has anything to do with the problem im having now i have a small hard painless bump inside my armpit its been there for over a year im unhappy with the way my doctor treated me he didn... | Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of hard painless bump inside armpit, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some local chronic or acute infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!2. The second possibility is of ... | |
Q. My son's speech is not clear. Does he suffer from autism?
Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He was delayed in speech. Now, he started talking, but he is not clear. I consulted a doctor, and he suggested Sizodon 0.5 every day for tics. Yesterday, his preschool skills and LD were evaluated, and they said he has LD. I... | Hi. Your son is showing delayed milestone. He may have autism. Tablet Sizodone contains Risperidone that is centrally acting anticholinergic drug. It has its own side effects, but you can definitely use it if there are tics. It should be taken after consultation with a neurologist. Also, your child should be encouraged... | |
Suggest remedy for gout attacks
Hello, my partner has been diagnosed with Severe Gout after having blood tests done by the local GP who said his acidic levels in his blood had hit the roof. We are trying drinking cherry juice, taking Vitamin C, eating bananas, putting ice on the joint, raising the joint, everything w... | Hello,the medical treatment for gout attacks is colchicine. If colchicine is contraindicated then non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs (NSAIDs) can be used. If the patient can't recover with the above measures then prednisolone is the next step. You can try anything else if you'd like but the mainstay of medical treat... | |
What causes itching in the legs & hands with a history of hypertension?
I am hypertensive and had a minor stroke in 2009. Since then my doctor put me on drugs 20g nifedipine twice a day, 50gm atenolol once a day and 1/2 tablet of asprin. Now my body itches especially the legs and my hands. What could that be. I dont ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Since you had a history of hypertension and stroke, I suspect that your symptoms of itching may have caused by the following:• Allergic to one of the drugs• Long-term (chronic) kidney diseaseIf I were your treating doctor, I wi... | |
What could be the reason for having cramping?
Hi, I had a miscarriage in July 2013. Got depo in August, but been off since October. For 3 days I ve been having cramps off and on with brown and pink stringy spotting thats there sometime when i go to the bathroom for 3 days. The cramping is more to the left. What is cau... | Hello,Thanks for posting to HCM,Any retained product of contraception is main reasoN.Do ultrasound for your pelvic reaso.Regards | |
Is yellow stools with lower severe back pain signs of pancreatic cancer?
I have yellow stools and I ve also had (twice) a very sharp and split second pain in my right lower back I m terrified it s something like pancreatic cancer but I did have food poisoning and this yellow stool thing before but I ve never experienc... | HiIf you do not want to undergo ct scan the I would advise you to do a blood test for car 19.9 to rule out pancreatic cancer.RegardsDr de | |
Does white greyish vaginal discharge with blood clots indicate miscarriage?
i missed my period and took 3 pregnancy tests, which came back positive. a week later my period came with abnormally big clots and white/greyish tissue. i suspect im having a miscarriage. it has been 4 days since i started bleeding and i m sti... | HiI have gone through your complaints.you are saying you missed your periods,and positive pregnancy test & now passing greyish vaginal discharge with blood clots ieans its miscaariage only.its mportant to consult doctor to assess whether complete abortion has happened or any retained products& to evalute cause for ab... | |
What causes hard lump on sternum after mastectomy?
Hi. I just had a double mastecomy on August 8 2011. After surgeon took out breast tissue, Plastic Doctor put in expanders. I had 350 cc's of saline injected over 2 month period, I am scheduled for impants on Jan 4 2012. Just last week I notice a hard lump left on m... | Hi. Welcome to HCM. I guess you had cancer of breast most likely for which mastectomy was done. In that case you should do fine needle biopsy of that lump, since it can be the recurrence of cancer. If biopsy confirms it as simple fat lump (lipoma) then you can proceed with plastic surgery. If it comes as cancer you hav... | |
Q. I am suffering from cough, sweating, wheezing, etc. What is the treatment?
Hello doctor,I am 22 years old female, with 5'5" height and I weight 60.5 kg. I have been sick for the past seven days, and my symptoms have not seemed to have gone away. I was given antibiotics (Amoxicillin) as well. I was to know where to ... | Hello. From your history, it is evident that you have bronchial asthma. In asthma, there is reversible airway obstruction, the airway becomes swollen and narrow, and this is the reason for wheeze and cough. But coughing out on blood indicates that your lung going on for some other medical change and chest pain is an em... | |
What should be done to treat a kidney stone along with backache?
Hi I had Ct done but don’t understand what this means, I’m having a lot of pain in my right back and side , they found a 9 mm hyper echo iv focas at the mid to lowerpole of the R kidney may reflect a calculus., Also 1.4 hypoechoic struture upper pole of ... | Hello, If only problem in right side means why urine not coming out? Possible causes are stone bilateral lead to urine flow block or it may CKD. So get it done stone extraction or ESWL then you may recover. Drink plenty of liquids. Use syrp citralka 2 teaspoon twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please ... | |
Skull area near neck feels loose, hollow click. What could this be?
Hi I tapped the back of my neck where it meets the skull right behind my right ear with a open firm hand kiinda like a karate chop but much easier and I hear what sounds like something loose/rattles kinda like a hollow click noise everytime my hand ta... | you are pointig to mastoid area,where there are air cells and the tapping may give hollow click noise,may be normal,provided you are asymptomatic.Some times,assymmetrical even in normal persons. | |
What causes pain and swelling in the testicle?
Yes, My boyfriend is having severe pain in his testicle. Feeling of heaviness and swelling as well. The pain radiates up to his lower abdomen with pain across both sides. He has had trouble getting off when we have sex and after trying masturbation for relief we found tha... | HelloPain and swelling in testis need immediate medical attention.It may be due to many causes like infection,torsion etc.Your boy friend need proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,ultrasound and colour doppler of scrotum.Ultrasound can exclude many conditions like orchi... | |
What causes bumps on the thighs of a child?
Hi, my 9 year old daughter has big pimple like bumps on the inside of her thighs. They seem to come to a white head but she can t pop them. Two of them are getting red around them. We have been to her pediatrician and they keep passing it off as molluscum, but I am worried i... | Hi, How long these bumps are there? Is it painful now? Small, round, whitish pimple which was there for few days is likely molluscum. Usually this will disappear its own by few months. If needed, you can ask a dermatologist for removal by chemical cauterization. Don't try popping up, as this will cause spreading and ne... | |
What is the cause and remedy for redness and pain over uvula and palatoglossal arch on eating ?
hi my uvula and palatoglossal arch hurts and its red. Everytime i eat and food passes by i hurts like a mother! what is the problem? and how can i treat it? thank you | Hi, There might be ulcer on the uvula and palatoglossal arch. thats why it is hurting you when you eat some thing or food passes through it. I advice you to take healthy and nutritious diet, take vitamin A & C supplements, avoid smoking stress and anxiety. If the situation persist please visit to the doctor. Thanks, Dr... | |
What causes small bruises on the stomach while having asthma?
I have three small bruises on my stomach. I don t remember bumping into anything. I had surgery two years ago for a fundapolation (sp?) Do you think these bruises have anything to do with that surgery? I have also been coughing a lot and an treated for asth... | Hi i do care for your concern. Due to repeated coughing the pressure on the venous side will increase and will lead to rupture of small blood vessels. In your condition the above mechanism might happened. Need not panic as this a trivial situation that will resolve on its own. However its advisable to continue medicati... | |
Suggest treatment for severe dementia
yes, my dad is 80 with dementia and has been strong but forgetful. last night he fell at side of bed and had to sleep on the floor because he could not get up. in the morning he is helped to the chair and has been in the chair all day. he is too weak to get up. the only new thi... | Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queriesI can understand your concern. He is 80 years old and have dementia and severe weakness. In dementia associated with advancing age drugs like cholinergic drugs are used. Donepezil is one of commonly drug used for dementia. The drug helps to improve cogniti... | |
Will heaviness feeling in left side of body be due to stress?
Hi, last night while I was studying I began to notice that the left side of my body had became very heavy feeling. I do not believe that a stroke was the cause but I am still feeling it today. Any idea if this problem is stress related due to my exams? | hello, welcome to healthcaremagic.comstress can cause somatic symptoms like heaviness in hands, head, limbs, difficulty to speak as well.usually our mind try to cope up with different stress through different mechanisms, however during stress overload when over conscious mind fails to control the stress, our unconsciou... | |
Done spermogram. Is immotility important in high amount of sperms?
hi dear dr my husband spermogram test results are:volume:4 ph:7.5 WBC Conc: =1 Sperm Conc:172.3M/ml motility:45.1% Rapid Prog Motility:21.8% Normal Morph:34.4% all sperm:689.2 M/Ejac motile sperm:310.8 M/Ejac functional sperm:146.4 I want to ask you th... | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Your count is very good and motility is also not very bad. I suggest you repeat the sample in a good lab after 2 months. I think your motility will be fine. The present report is enough to get your wife pregnant. I hope I answered your query. ... | |
Suggest treatment for a liver disease
Dear Sir, Kindly i am a liver patient i hope that you and your group of hospital guide me. actually i am working in Saudi Arabia as a steel welder.i am suffering from 6 month this disease. So i am looking many hospital for the treatment in Saudi Arabia but not any changing my dise... | Hi,Sorry, I could not find any report attached to your query.you may attach reports in the "Ask a specialist or GP" section. OR you may post your query describing the details of reports.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you good health.Regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | |
8 weeks pregnant having blood in stool and urine with abdominal pain. What could be the reason ?
my wife,26 yrs, 8 wks pregnant with no segnificant medical or surgical history now c/o bleeding in stool and urine for last 1 month.she has also on off abdominal pain .also c/o burning pain on both breast nipple.drug histo... | Please report this to your gaynecologist.The cause could be piles,or fissure which can lead to blood in stool.For blood in urine she also needs some investigation like urine examination and ultrasound.This may lead to low hemoglobin level and will lead to slow or reduce growth the child inside.talk to your doctor and d... | |
Diagnosed with high RBC. How to bring it normal?
good evening sir ... recently in normal routine check up , my wife was diagnosed with high RBC ~ 9 Lacs. I am staying in Banerghatta road ..pl let me know the hospital where we can consult you with all the reports. Request early appointment . Also complete address and c... | Hi, Welcome to HCM In high RBC count> 9 Lacs. you need to consult a Hematologist. What is the Hemoglobin level and PCV. It could be primary or secondary which is related to some other disease like heart diseases,or Lung diseases,some endocrine disorders and few medicines. It would be prudent to visit a Hematologist in ... | |
Could the swelling in the spine around the surgical area be causing pain in the hip?
I had decompression surgery last October, and even though I was told I was told I would be in and out of hospital in three days, I ended up not being able to stand right after surgery. I was sent to physio therapy for 5 days, and was ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I feel that the prolapsed disc is causing all these symptoms by compressing the exiting nerve root.All you need is a fresh MRI lumbosacral spine and look for the status of prolapsed disc or any osteophyte or any other bony di... | |
Pressure in the stomach. Have phobia about cancer. Panic attacks, nausea and weight loss. Need a solution
Hi Dr. Samuel,The symptoms started about 2 years ago. Initially I started to feel like “pressure” inside my stomach after waking up in the morning and had panic attacks as a result because I didn’t know what was w... | Hi Bassaml7, Forum ,Considering your abdominal problem,concern that having major illness like cancer though no medical finding or doctor supported it,and having major concern about normal bodily functions with disturbed your routine,work efficiency definitely indicates that you having "Mental illness " ,most probably h... | |
Overweight. Pain in liver region. Drinking more water and coconut water. Any advice?
Hi! I m a 48 yr old man who is overweight but still active. Recently I ve developed a pain on my right side that flares up when I lay down. I believe it s in my liver region. I started drink more water and coconut water and have pulle... | your symptoms may be due to inflammations of gall bladder or stones of gall bladder.In my opinion you need a U.S.G of upper abdomen to rule out/confirm the pathology of Gall-Bladder. | |
How to reduce chest pain after hitting a ball?
I was playing soccer earlier and I took a ball to the chest. I am a girl and at the time it hurt a little. The only reason it hurt was because I was wearing a sweater underneath and it hit the zipper. It s hard to take deep breaths and I already took an Advil. Will the pa... | yes of course it will. probably some soft tissue injuries which is causing the pain continue your analgesics to mask the pain for3 to 5 days and everything will be fine | |
What does loss of corticomedullary differentiation in kidneys mean?
both kidneys are normal in shape size and position. Renal parenchyma is more echo genic and normal. loss of corticomedullary differentiation noted in both kindeys . in blood report creatinine is 2.0 mg/dl.i am 35 years old . can you please tell me wha... | HelloThanks for query .Kidney has two parts cortex and Medulla Cortex deals with the filtration of blood through kidney and production of urine along with excretion of waste products of protein metabolism (Urea and Creatinine )where as medulla deals with blood flow to kidneys .In normal kidney during ultrasound scannin... | |
MRI showing mild facet flaval hypertrophy with no transversing root compression, disc bulge. Have back pain. Whom should I consult?
I had an mri in feb which showed at L3/4 mild flacet flaval hypertrophy with no traversing or exit root compression and at L4/5 moderate facet flaval hypertrophy with a shallow, broad bas... | hallo dear friend ,thanks for writing to HCMi have studied your casewhat is your age? this is you first episode or repeatedly having same problem is there any weakness in your lower limb or upper limbyou need methylcobalamine , muscle relaxant with analgesictake rest , , hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights si... | |
What is the cause of falling on ice, tripping, bumping in to things, dropping things?
I have been really clumsy in the last 6 weeks. Falling down on the ice, tripping, bumping in to things, dropping things. I am not usually like this...No headaches, other problems with balance or anything, just full of bruises from cl... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes: - a central nervous system disorder, causing damage of the motor ways- a cerebellar disorder causing gait disturbances- a peripheral nerve damage, which causes loss of se... | |
What does upper right zone calcification on chest signify?
Chest x-ray. Is there any solution for upper right zone ? sIR, hi, this is XXXXXX age 25 years from hyderabad,,, sir i had some medical tests regarding the visa process for saudi arabia . they failed me in the test by giving a report that my chest x XXXXXXX sh... | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you are having inactive scar tissue in right upper zone due to past infection like tuberculosis or pneumonia.Any lung insult whether tuberculosis or pneumonia or trauma, once treated can be healed by fibrosis or calcification. And... | |
What does a small lump on inner thigh indicate?
Recently I have noticed a small lump on my inner thigh. It is sensitive to touch and slightly painful.I am quite concerned on what it is.I have been taking weight training classes and I m wondering if this may have caused the lump of form. I have no idea what it could po... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some lymphnode enlargement or some soft tissue tumor. Next to do is fnac. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis about lump. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hop... | |
Suggest treatment for delay in speech
Hello Dr My son is 2 years and 8 months. He has no speech at all. He babbles a lot but not much meaningful. He sometimes say papa or mama but never to us. He is an active child but he responds to his name say only 6 out of 10 times.He listens very attentively to rhymes and songs a... | Hello,Has your child been assessed for thyroid status? As low thyroid is the common cause of such symptoms. Also, get your child assessed for autism by a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi | |
After extraction of tooth noticed hard lump & swelling of gum
I had 3 molars pulled on my right side last Monday. I noticed this past weekend that where my wisdom tooth was the gum (closest to my cheek) feels swollen and there is a hard lump. It does not hurt normally unless I touch it. Do you know what this could be?... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swelling could be secondary to residual infection or inflammed flap secondary to trauma. consult your oral physician and rule out any infection..complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics. da saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you. take care | |
What causes neck pain and feeling heart beat in ear while on BP medication?
HI I AM ON BLOOD PRESSURE TABLET AND UNDER CONTROL BUT UP A LITLE AT MIN I ALS HAVE SCOLIOSIS AND A BAD NECK I HAVE MY HEART BEAT IN MY EAR SOME DAYS NOT CONSTANT I THOUGHT WHERE MY NECK BAD Hve you any ideas please i am going for bp check aga... | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.You shoud not worry.I'll try to explain you something and give you some advises.My opinion as cardiologyst is that this might be a rhythm issue.You may feel this heart beats for different reasons.It may be a simple sinus tach... | |
What could raw, red area at the top of butt of a toddler suggest?
hi my name is Jesus Montes i just changed my 19 month old daughter and noticed an area about the size of a nickel at the top of her butt but not on her spin so at the top of the crease doesent seem to be a blister but is raw red and there is nothing lea... | Hi, 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
What causes newborn to break out into sudden cold sweats?
My son is 9 weeks old. He s been having a lot of digestive problems and trouble keeping any formula down. We finally settled on soy and it has gotten better but still puking up every burp. He is very unsettled and needs to be held to calm and be soothed. He jus... | Welcome to healthcaremagic,As you have stated that baby is puking frequently, kindly check if the vomiting is projectile. If the vomiting is forceful, projectile and increasing, then you have to consult a child specialist as we have to rule out a stomach disease called as congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. If th... | |
Is it safe to use piriton daily?
DEAR DR. I AHVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM NASAL,SNEEZING ALLERGY FOR QUITE SOME TIME ,HAVE TAKE LONG COURSES OF MEDISCINES LIKE EBAST,AVIL.BUT THIER EFFECT HAD STARTED FADING,NOW A DAILY DOSE OF PIRITON SYRUP IS PRETTY HELLPFUL.CAN I TAKE IT IN THE LONG RUN? IS PIRITON SAFE OR PIRITON CS IS ... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe symptoms of sneezing and other nasal symptoms are in keeping with allergic rhinosinusitis which is inflammation of the nose and sinus passages.It would be in response to particular allergens, if your exposure to these can be reduced or eliminated, it would help reduce your sympt... | |
Will vomiting affect the outcome of embryo transfer?
Hi,I had a frozen embryo transfer 2 days ago...I am on progesterone and estrogen. Since I am adopting this embryo, I did not need to have eggs retrieved. I have felt nausea and threw up last night and again tonight. Will this affect the embryo or if it will attach. ... | Hello, no mam this vomiting has no effect on implantationIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on | |
Suggest remedy for lymph nodes on the back of neck
My son is 2 years Old, we noticed 3 lymph nodes swollen on the back of his neck, while he is having dry cough & flu like symptoms he is not having any fever but he feels less energetic but quite ok (playing, laughing and no severe symptomsl)Doctor suggested blood test... | Hi...As per your description this looks like a case of acute tonsillitis or upper airway infection associated with cervical lymphadenopathy which is recurrent innature. Increased wbc count is suggestive of underlying infection. As the child is playful otherwise and x ray chest is normal so lower respiratory tract seems... | |
What is reason for clicking sound at the thigh joint?
Joint makes a clicking sound Hi my name is josh im 26. Since I can remember my left and sometimes inner upper thigh makes a weird clicking/snapping sound. This happens when Im in bed when I move a certain way. This happens when im standing up and simply move my lef... | Hi, This is likely your psoas muscle. Your psoas muscle attaches to your upper inner thigh and you use it when you swing your hip forward. Sometimes the tendon of the psoas muscle can snap over the hip joint, and it is referred to as a "snapping hip". If it is painful you can do a psoas stretch (essentially a lunge) tw... | |
What is the cause and treatment for severe foot pain?
I have severe foot pain (not the first time). xray showed possible minute rupture of the achilles tendon. I wanted a cortisone shot, but orthopedist disagreed. He said cortison weakens the tendon. He practices Regenerataive Injection Therapy. What is your oppinion ... | HiRegenerative injection therapy (RIT) is a treatment for chronic pain caused by unhealed injuries around:CartilageJointsLigamentsMusclesTendonsBenefits of RITWhen you injure tissue, it sends a signal to the body to begin the healing process.During this process, your body removes damaged tissue and replaces it with new... | |
Can anything be done for p. vascular .d ?
can anything be done for p. vascular .d ? | 1. what can be done first is finding the cause of the disease so that necessary medical care with evaluation and management can be done. 2. patient has to be screened for: diabetes, high lipid profile,high blood pressure, sedentary life style, obesity, chronic smoking. 3. complete cessation of smoking and tobacco consu... | |
Suggest treatment for premature ejaculation and small penis size
I am having some sex problem like Premature Ejaculation and small penis size. in a week atleast 2 to 3 times am feeling to do sex. but within 1 to 2 mins..its getting discharged.. Can u plz help me out in this and plz let me the medicine and other things... | Hello, You are 30 and are you married? What is the size of your penis in erect condition. On an average 4 inch erect penis is enough to satisfy any women. Premature ejaculation could be due to your worry about your small penis. Therefore, I suggest consulting consult a psychologist for sex counseling. Take care. Hope I... | |
Q. My nose is always blocked and has mucus. Kindly help.
Hello doctor,My nose is always blocked and have mucus, from past four months. To open up my nostrils, I have to use Otrivin, else my nose stays blocked. | Hello. In your condition, we must rule out certain etiologies as follows: This would require you telling us in more details your problems. Let me ask you certain questions and please provide answers to those as objective as possible. Please let us know about all these. If you have done any test or scanning or investig... | |
What is the weird shaped hard object in my anal area?
Hi I have a weird shaped hard object in my anal area it s internal and about 2 inc inside its goes as far back as I can feel and feels lumpy and rigged its also quiet painfully if pushed could you suggest any advise or give an explanation please thank you | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having Fistula in ano.There might be having sinus track leading to spreading backward.Consult surgeon and get examined.Avoid constipation.Ok and take care. | |
What is the challenge in detecting the heart beat?
hi im 29 and im measuring 5 half wks preg i had a scan and the featus is measuring 3mm, the technician said she couldnt detect a heart beat is this normal? iv had a rocky beginning preg as have had bleedin and i have been losing a brown discharge throughout, one docto... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.Please do not panic.For USG ... | |
What causes pulsating sensations in jaw,night sweats and anxiety?
I have recently been experiencing a stange sensation in my jaw. It feels as though I can feel my heart beating rapidily in my jaw and at times my teeth tap from it. I am also experiencing night sweats but have always attributed it to my age of 53.. I a... | Hi.. Thanks a lot for the health query with us.You have an abnormal sensation in the jaw and it is pulsating is it?and the phenomenon is associated with sweating.It indicates hyperdynamic circulation.Hyperdynamic circulation is fast flowing state of circulation.It could be cardiac- valvular like aortic stenosis or coro... | |
Pain between ribs and hip, Appendicitis and gall stones were ruled out. What could this be?
Recently, I've had water retention and high blood pressure. I've never had high blood pressure before. Another issue that I have going on, and may or may not be related (since late January): pain between my ribs and hip bone ... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.I would come up with these possibilities for this type of pain and high blood pressure, these includes.1 Kidney stone, diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of kidney .2 Urinary tract system infection any where from kidney to urethra. As you are complaining that there was ... | |
How can bed-wetting be treated in a child?
My son (9) has had trouble with nighttime dryness. We have tried to limit liquids, waking him up in the middle of the night to void, and now have an alarm he wears but nothing works. I am getting worried that he will not outgrow this issue as his pediatrician says. I am wonde... | Hello,Besetting is usually resolved by the age of nine years. In some cases, it remains present until twelve years of age. First, we have to look for any illness if present. I advise for ultrasound KUB, renal functions, urine routine, culture, calcium, blood sugar level. If all is normal, then try to manage conservativ... | |
Frequent sharp pain in leftside of body. MRI showed inflammation in backside. History of treatment for slurred speech and uncontrollable body movements. Help
hi this is Eleni in 2011 i had difficulties when i talk i had slurred speech and when i tried to walk i couldn't control my right leg also my right hand it was s... | Hi Ms Eleni, Thank you for contacting Healthcare magic. I have read your details, and it is unfortunate that despite treatment, you have not improved much. It would be useful, if you can upload a copy of the MRI report, so that we can give a better answer. For relief of symptoms, you could take pregabalin capsules. Ple... | |
Suggest natural remedies for pimple treatment
i had pimples on my face. is there any homemade medicine .i tried all facepacks,facewash but no positive result. my face is looking dull in comparison with my body,likeas if iam patient.please help me in curing pimples.i am 25yrs old.51is my weight.4.8 is my height | hai,Pimple (acne) is not only the problem with the skin. It also got some internal influence also.pimple will occur due to infection to the hair follicle and hormonal imbalance.your facewash usage and other anti pimple cream will give temporary solution.Follow the below advise to keep away from pimples.Take 4- 5 litres... | |
Suggest treatment for second stage of tuberclosis
HELLO DR. ANDREW I JUST FIND OUT THAT MY DAD HAVE SECOND STAGE OF TUBERCLOSIS . AS PER HIS X RAY REPORT INFILTRATION IN BOTH LOBES WITH NODULAR OPACITIES IN LEFT UPPER LOBE.......CAN U PLASE SUGGEST WHAT DOES IT MEAN ...WOULD HE WILL BE ALRIGHT AFTER MEDICATION.... | Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.Your dad is suffering from Pulmonary tuberculosis affecting his both lungs. This is a serious disease and has very high mortality if left untreated but curable if proper treatment for adequate duration is taken.Your dad should receive 4 anti-tuberculosis medicine for 2 mon... | |
What causes severe popping and crunching sensation on the neck with dizziness after an accident?
I have had neck problems/neck pain since I was a small child. I was diagnosed with schmorl nodes in my neck several years ago (now 37 years old) and about four years ago I was in a very serious car accident where I was par... | Hello,Your long history of neck problems and the the last car accident seems to damaged your neck bones considerably. As you have not mentioned about any serious neck injury or fracture diagnosed after the accident it can be assumed that this would have caused a ligamentous strain on an already bad neck.Its possible yo... | |
Q. My daughter has hair fall and lice. Please help.
Hello doctor, My daughter is 6 years old. All of a sudden, she has hair fall. I then noticed that she has lice eggs on her scalp. How to avoid the lice and hair fall? Please give me some suggestions. | Hello. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Is montaire 4mg effective for cold?
hi, my daughter has been prescribed montaire 4mg. she is 4 yrs old and got cough on and off specially during night and also she has secreation after cough but she swallows it. she says no difficulty in breathing. she has got family history of asthma and she has skin allergies, sneez... | Yes montaire is effective in case of cold as it is anti-allergic drug but along with this you have to give your daughter some antibiotic like syrup co-amoxiclav or syrup septran 5 ml three times daily with syrup wikoryl or syrup no-cold 5 ml three times daily with syrup bro-zedex or syrup asthakind 1 tsf three times da... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Q. I am diagnosed with ruptured eardrum. Is that the reason for my jaw pain and numbness?
Hello doctor, I am currently trying to get over my seasonal sinus infection. However, after taking a nap a couple of days ago, I lost most hearing in my left ear. I went back to the urgent care and was told I had a ruptured eardr... | Hi. If you have a ruptured drum, 1. Do not put ear drops. 2. Do not let water enter the ears. 3. Visit an ENT soon. 4. Assess the size of perforation. 5. Ask ENT if it will heal spontaneously. Some perforations are small and heal on their own in healthy individuals, but others do not. Regarding the pain in jaw joint an... | |
Q. My left side kidney was swollen and I have kidney stone. Do i need surgery to remove the kidney stone?
Hello doctor, I am a 51-year-old female. I got sick about a month ago and I went to urgent care. My left kidney was swollen and I had an infection. I have a 2-cm kidney stone and they put a stent in. I do not want... | Hello. A 2-cm kidney stone is a fairly large one and it will definitely require surgery. I cannot recommend using any natural remedies for a stone of this size though they will not affect the stent. The stone, however, can move to cause obstruction again, but this is unlikely if the stent remains in position. The surge... | |
Suggest treatment for leg pain due to spinal stenosis
my dad is 88 and had 4 bypasses. he recently had hip replacement, but now has pain in his right leg. doctor took x-rays and did a mri of his lower back, and the doctors told my dad he has spinal stenosis. due to his age and heart condition, they said they would not... | Hello,Epidural injections of anesthetics and corticosteroids may help for symptoms in such cases. These can be repeated up to three times with one month gap between. Discuss with your father's Doctor for these issues.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neu... | |
What can cause nausea and dizziness after rat bite?
my brother was bitten by a house rat. its been 6 days already. we went to get a shot of anti rabies and anti tetanus but were told to come back tomorrow since there is no outpatient today because its a sunday. is there a reason to worry about? he is feeling nauseated... | My diagnosis is dizziness and nausea is related to anxiety after the bite.So no need to worry.Anyway it is better to get tetanus and rabies shots. | |
What causes lump in neck by carotid artery on right side?
i have a lump in my neck by the coratoid artery. On the right side. i had an ultrasound test. they couldnt tell me what it was. can it still be serious. Should i be worried? ive had this lump since the beginning of August. when i first found it it was more defi... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged cervical lymphnode. It may be due reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatm... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
What causes irritation on normal talks and anger?
My wife is going through depression. Dont know i have to say its depression or wat. but he is getting irritated on normal talk & getting aanoyed in seconds & start to do fighting..Some time slap herself . Some time slap child & break household. I cant say no on any opi... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. That is really a good question. Anger and aggression are emotions. These emotions come when people get irritated or annoyed. Naturally, after sometime, the emotion subsides. If the emotions goes beyond a given level it is called anger disorder or aggression di... | |
Is there a chance of pregnancy along with periods?
I had unprotected sex on June 15th, I had a period starting July 3rd but I have been experiencing symptoms of pregnancy. I have also been experiencing this white discharge that has no smell and it does not burn or itch and is only visible in the morning and before I g... | Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. In a woman with a regular cycle, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. Having unprote... | |
Can masturbation lower haemoglobin level?
hii doc i am umesh i was admitted in hospital bcz my hemoglobin level reached at 5 pts i am a daily masturbator i think it is just bcs of masturbation i was treated & injected 5 bottle of blood in india now i am in africa for job purpose so how can i manage my blood problems b... | hii understand your concern.No masturbation does not lower hemoglobin level.semen production is individual process and it does not related to blood and hemoglobin.Lower hemoglobin or anemia has many causes and need to identify.Please do no think about masturbation and consult if require.thank you.Take care.Wish you a v... | |
How effective is antibiotics to destroy enterobacter?
i had a complication from gallbladder surgery and was told i had the start of an abscess and was rushed to surgery the day after my gallbladder was removed. they said the culture grew enterobacter. i m on heavy doses of antibiotics. my question is do the antibiotic... | Hi,It depends upon which antibiotics you are taking. Since you did not mention the name of antibiotic prescribed by your doctor it is very difficult to answer your question. However, if your doctor has prescribed the antibiotic based on the culture and sensitive report they usually work and thus help in eradication of ... | |
Would taking oral dexamethasone cause numbness and tingling of foot?
L3-L4 = Disc bulge with left sided protrusion resulting in severe narrowing of left lateral recess with protrusion abutting and moderately displacing the descending left L4 nerve root. Moderate-severe left sided neural foramenal narrowing. L4-L5 = La... | Hi, As you are diagnosed with L3-L4, L5-S1 disc and you don't have any relief in the symptoms after taking medications as well, it's better for you to fix an appointment with your neurosurgeon and go for surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB a... | |
What causes slurred speech post a by-pass surgery?
I just learned of the term post operative cognitive dysfunction as I have a friend who had by-pass surgery on Monday and as of yesterday was having trouble putting sentences together and wasn t eating. There was talk of using a feeding tube if she didn t start eating ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that in by-pass surgery patient is exposed to perfusion machine that sometimes have bad effect on brain and can cause cognitive impairment but right treatment can make a big difference. It is recommen... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Q. Got chickenpox during pregnancy. What shall I do now?
Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. My weight is 48 kg. I am 3 months 2 weeks pregnant. Now, I got chickenpox. I am very anxious about the adverse affect for my baby. I have visited a gynecologist and she suggested me to get abortion. Please clarify me the right step. | Hi. Really this is a confusing state, but this does not mean you have to abort the fetus right now. When mother get infected with chickenpox, fetus carries a risk. But the risk is only 2% and in those cases the fetus might develop rarely some form of abnormality. Thus, straightaway recommendation of termination is not ... | |
Severe back pain after hurting tailbone. X-ray, MRI all normal. What is causing this pain?
So about 4 years ago, I fell on my tail bone while rollerblading. Went to the my doc and he said that it'll go away with time. It hasn't. 4 years now and nothing has improved. I have two kinds of pain. A sharp one, that usually ... | Hi, When you fell on your tail bone, you have damaged the bones and muscles and nerves passing by. Coincidentally, the nerves and muscles are related to the internal organs like uterus or bowel. So, when you menstruate or strain due to constipation, you are putting more pressure to the affected area, thus, increasing t... | |
What causes non- ejaculation and severe abdominal pain during intercourse?
I am having issues ejaculating. I get to the point where I feel like I am going to ejaculate, but it never happenes. when I stop having sex I have intense abdominal pain and throwing up. this usually lasts a week or so then goes away. it comes ... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM....First post ejaculation after sex urine examined.If shows sperm in urine problem is retrograde ejaculation.......If sperm not seen in urinary seminal vesicle abnormality and ejaculatory duct obstruction ruled out by transrectal ultrasonography.....Also rule out cystitis like infection by ... | |
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 to treat a swollen bug bite oozing brown bloody discharge?
About two days ago I got a bug bite and dismissed it as a mosquito bite. Well now it's swelled to about two inches in diameter, is warm to the touch, and when I accidentally squeezed it, it oozed a thick brown liquid with some blood. Now it's more of a cle... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.As per your complain it seems that there is infection at the bug bite site leading to zing of brown fluid and blood but as not it is clearish in appearance you need not to worry as it will definitely get resolved soon..You ... | |
Suggest treatment for body ache and forgetfulness
I have been having problems with my arms and legs the feel like they are wore out as if I ran 20 miles and I feel tired all the time just can t move around know more I m sore feeling all over I can t talk rite know more I will be talking and know the word and can t spi... | HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. These symptoms could be due to low haemoglobin , Hypothyroidism, Diabetes or Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D deficiency. It can also be due to lack of sleep , so kindly let me know if you are sleeping properly. If there is no problem with sleep then I advise you to ... | |
Suggest treatment for severe neck pain
I have been experiencing severe neck pain for several months. While it isn t terribly bothersome during the dy, I am awakened mny times during the night with my entire head feeling numb and can brely move it. also, I am awakened during the night with aching in my hips an legs, ge... | Hi,Thanks for your query.Neck pain that you are having are suggestive of degenerative -spondylottic changes of the cervical spine.X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.Treatment includes 1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief. 2. Medical drugs like pain killers -... | |
Suggest treatment for glomerulonephiritis and mild interstitial fibrosis
an investigations of my brother s medical report: -ANA positive, decreased C3,c4 -rental biopsy: membranous glomerulonephiritis and mild interstitial fibrosis -Albumin level 10 -CHEST x-rAY : right lower zone consolidation -blood culture positive... | Hi, He is having a condition called “glomerulonephritis”. It can be due associated lupus. You can take him to a nephrologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
What causes stiffness with deviation of fingers to one side?
I am having weird symptoms of my left hand. My pinkie and ring finger stiffened and moved away from my other two fingers, which stiffened and bent downward. It lasted a few minutes. I have had this happen to my right foot in the past, but not in a while. Is ... | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.Yes this can be early rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain?Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function ... | |
Suggest treatment for osteoarthritis other than knee surgery
Dear Sir My Mother is 73 year old since 1999 she take medicine for osteoarthritis noting has helped her to recover now she was advice by the doctors to replace her knee Patellofemoral kindly let me know is there any other possibility unless replace her knee ... | Hello, Knee replacement is the definitive treatment option for osteoarthritis. If you can not tolerate the procedure you can try drugs like bisphosphonates. You can also try steroid injection which provides longer pain-free intervals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care R... | |
Intense back pain, what should I do ?
five days ago i tried to lift my sister using my neck and shoulders and i immediately started feeling intense stifness and pain and Ive been taking ibuprofen and anti inflammitory pills but im still in as much pain as the first day i had it. plus im going to six flags tomarrow. Wh... | Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.You have pulled your muscles resulting in muscle spasm.You have to take some muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone along with anti-inflammatory drugs.Do some local hot fomentation and adequate rest.You should not go for six flags.Thanks and good luck. | |
Shrunk left testicle due to mumps. Sperm count shows negative. How to make sure whether fertile or not?
In 2009 I had mumps , was 25 of age .. During that period my right testecle got swollen .. And went back to almost normality but not normal it became slightly big n hard as compare to before and strangely the lef... | hi.. your sperm count is nil in semen analysis.. you have azoospermia.. if it is worrying about fertility.. there are various ways for achieving it.. there are various procedures done to take sperm directly from the testis, for IVF.. even one sperm is enough for the fertilization of one ovum.. this can be confirmed onl... | |
What causes tightness and sharp pain in the chest?
Hello, for the past few weeks my chest has been feeling tight with the occasional sharp pain, mainly when I am either sitting or laying down. When I stand up and stretch to relieve the irritation, my sternum pops and my chest feels great. This occurs 2 to 3 times a da... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion it is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. But we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first.So please get done1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary FunctionTest) to rule out lung causes.If both of the above are normal than no need to wo... | |
How to treat an injured bleeding foreskin?
me and my boyfriend were having sex when he ripped his forsking with his zipper badly we didnt notice anything was wrong until later i saw blood everywhere on my pants floor and undies alot of blood i went to the bathroom and blood was coming out i dont know if its me becaus... | Hello and .As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.What you've experienced,is traumatic injury to the foreskin,from the zip.Your boyfriend will need to see an Urologist.A permanent cure to prevent recurrence is a circumcision.Otherwise,depending on the injury to the foreskin,he may need suturing.Till the wound he... | |
Any suggestion for kid having 5.5mm stone in gallbladder at the neck?
My 2 Yesrs child got stomach ace 3 days Before. he suffered for around 30 min after that i had given 5 ml anafortan he stoped crying and sleeps for some time. that night only i had visited our doctor. he suggested for abdominal scan. in that report ... | HelloYour child's findings suggest 5.5 mm gall bladder calculus in neck region.Since your child is symptomatic,You should plan for definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus.Definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus is Cholecystectomy(surgical removal of gall bladder).Gall bladder calculus are prone to obstructi... | |
What could cause extreme mood swings, forgetfullness, difficulty to take decisions?
Recently I have felt like I'm on the verge of crying over any little thing that happens. I just feel "off" like there is something wrong when there isn't. I'm very forgetful, and indecisive. I feel like I can't communicate correctly, w... | Hi Thanks for contacting HCM.look like youb have major depression epidode . Youshould recover with drug please get in touch with a psychistrist for drug prescriptionDr LalPsychiatrist | |
What causes dryness in hands and lips and pain in the wrist and fingers?
Hi my name is ranveer dosi i would like to say that sometime i got my hands skin dry, lips dry, and little pain in wrist, fingers and i feel warm air from my mouth, breath, my eyes etches and this happen to me about every month, i very tense abou... | As per your symptoms you may be suffering from some autoimmune disorder.You need to get investigated for it and consult a rheumatologist as early as possible. | |
Have birth control coil. Have blood in anus. No pain. Should coil be removed? History of colitis
Hi I was told I had proctits/ colitis 12 years ago as I had blood from anus , was in early stage of pregnancy. Then never had it again for 9 years til pregnant again. Now 3 years on I have got it again but this time not pr... | hello, welcome to HCM, as per the details u have submitted, bleeding form the anus has no relation with birth control coil..as u have already got the problem proctitis and colitis ..may be it has flared up, that why u have above mentioned symptoms.. as it seems , you are not definetly confirmed by a gastro enterologist... | |
Lumps near the ears. Taking steroid for asthma. Medication related?
i have lumps by both my ears right above my jaw line. I take asthma medicine with steroid each day. My pharmacist said it is probably due to the steroid and there is a name for it but I can,t remember it. Once I stop taking the asthma medicine durin... | Hi ginnm529, Thanks for visiting HCM. Let me tell you that steroids are the backbone of asthma medication. No bronchodilator can be prescribed without steroid combination. So forget about not taking steroid. Now regarding your second query of lump behind ears....These seem to be sebaceous cyst. You must have noticed so... | |
How to treat external protruding muscles or colon that is causing pain while sitting and standing?
sairam, I would like to contact a lady doctor to treat external protruding muscles or colon immediately as there is extreme pain uneasinessti sit or stand ? piles problem .pl advise my residence is in T.nagar chennai pad... | Hello, You are probably having a hernia. Consult a general surgeon and evaluated. An ultrasound scan is required for further assessment. You might require a surgical correction probably. You can opt for laparoscopic repair as it has got the best results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... | |
What causes upper left chest pain?
Hi I am experiencing nagging upper left chest pain which also include upper left shoulder blade. Also I have been having nagging pain down my lower leg for a while now. It is more constant now and even wakes me up during the night. I think it might be stress, but how do I know for su... | No, if the pain is so bad that it wakes u up, then certainly it isn't stress or psychological. It can be a pulmonary infarct due to stoppage of blood to a part of lungs. As you also have pain in the leg, the blood clot can reach the lungs and cause this. See a doctor and get examined thoroughly | |
Diagnosed with hepatitis B. Elevating levels of ALT, Alkaline, Bilirubin. Treatment? Cancer?
Hello, I was diagonised with hepatitise B for the last seven months back, my first doctor has put me on antivairal drugs lemuvudine but later i was advise by the second doctor to stop taking the medicine becouse the vairal loa... | if you have elevated liver enzymes and hepatitis B you should probably get treatment, but it also depends on the results of your liver biopsy (if there is active inflammation or not). Also getting treated will prevent your chances of getting liver cancer. If you are co-infected with HIV, then you should definitely cont... | |
Had nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, swollen legs, increased intensity this time, told low iron. Overcome iron deficiency?
I went to the ER yesterday because I became dizzy, nauseated, off-balanced when I walked and I had blurred vision and saw black dots. I often feel this way and have been able to get over it, bu... | Hello, Your symptoms are due to anemia. your hemoglobin level is low .Get your iron profile ,Vit b12 and folic acid level done to rule out cause of anemia. Your physician will correlate blood test reports clinically and if reqd further test may be advised .You have swelling in legs it may be due to low protein in blood... | |
What causes wrinkled skin at the head of the penis?
I am 18 years old, I seem to have wrinkled skin on the head of my penis and around the rim of the head. I recently had unprotected sex with my girlfriend, but has had this problem before we met. She told me that she think she may have contracted a yeast infection, af... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Wrinkled skin is a normal occurrence over there after prolonged retraction of foreskin. So, you need not worry. If you suspect any infection then visit dermatologist for investigation. And never forget to pull the foreskin back after intercourse and to wash it so as to preven... | |
What causes bump behind right ear?
Hi. I m a 34 yr old female. For a few years I ve had a bump behind my right ear. When I get nervous or bored I ve noticed I try to pop it. It does cause some discomfort but nothing to bad. Lately white hard pasty substance comes out of it. Tonight I tried to pop it and it started to ... | Hello.Nothing urgent. That is probably limph node. You should be checked is there maybe an ongoing latent infection (sistemic or local). Also you can do cytological punction of "bimp" to get real description of substance inside bump.All the best. | |
Psychological problems, dry throat, shaking, panic disorders, anxiety. On treatment with frexit, fluoxamine. Should I take these medications life-long?
hello, Im 20 yrs. old guy.... I have psychological problem ( such as dry throat , growling stomach , vibration in body etc.) since 4 years.. however Im feeling better ... | Even though these drugs help in the short run they may not give permanent relief. The drugs also have adverse effects. That is why many psychiatrists are exploring other modalities like music therapy, dietary modification and meditation. If you want you can visit the site of Peter R. Breggin MD, psychiatrist for more i... | |
What does my semen analysis report says?
Hi ! I a 31 years old male (unmarried ) did my Semen analysis . I was under Anti Tuberculosis medicine between No 2009 till may 2010 for INTESTINE TUBERCULOSIS(had Cecal perforations in intestine). I feel I am not getting erection and afraid of becoming impotent. I m about to g... | Hi, There is nothing much to worry about this condition. Semen analysis is almost normal. If you want to conceive some fertility enhancing drugs may be required. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine | |
What causes pain in the left kidney?
I was treated with Levofloxacin for a kidney infection. I finished the ten day treatment two days ago. The infection was in my right kidney. Today I began developing pain in my left kidney accompanied by occasional stinging pain radiating up and down my mid to lower back region. Co... | Hi sir/madamI would like to know what infection did you have in the right kidney ,was it due to a renal stone or any bacterial infection or so.According to the information you have provided i believe you must be having a renal stone which is causing on and off pain.I would recommend you to get a ultrasound done under ... | |
What is the treatment for a dog bite?
i was bitten by a house dog on my leg yesturday.i went to de doc.and he gave me the initial treatment and send back to home.today i have developed allergic reaction and noticed some rashes(kind of little pimples) on my back and forhead.is this something i should worry about? | Hello . Thanks for writing to HCM.I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to explain you.As you have dog bite on leg and you should get a initial treatment. I suggest you to take anti rabies vaccine for this. Aslo do regular dressing on leg. I suggest to take Tab. Cetrizine for your allergic reac... | |
What else besides Rogaine and Propecia is expected to help dryness and discoloration?
I am a 23 year old male. I currently have a problem with very dry and discolored patches on my skin. They are mostly on my lower back, stomach, and under my arms. I also have started lose my hair and my scalp is very dry. It is thinn... | hi,dry and discolored patch on lower back, stomach other places is asteatotic eczema. thinning out of hair is androgenetic alopecia, both thing qre different and can be treated effectively.for hair loss rogaine and propecia is good medicine, it takes time. hair fall stops in 3 months and it takes further 3-4 month to g... | |
Is a lump above the knee post workout a concern?
I began walking 2 weeks ago, 5-6 days/wk. after little to no exercise for quite some time and have developed a painless lump above my right knee toward the right side where a muscle is located. It has not gone away and thus far has had no change in feel or appearance. W... | Hi, It can be a hematoma. We have to rule out other possibilities also. As of now consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan if lump persists. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician |
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