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Suggest medication for swollen and painful knees after injury.
Hi I m Chelsea I injured my right knee playing basketball with some girlfriends on the court. I just sprained my knee really badly according to my orthopedic dr. He said the swelling and bruising should go down within 6-8 weeks. Well it s been past that and. My knee is still pretty swollen and it hurts still pretty bad. My pain level has gone from being 4 to 11. I m a pretty athletic person. Now what s bothering me as well is my left knee as well. I ve never injured it but I ve been putting more pressure on that leg than anything. My point being is it hurts like hell having my knees bent. I can t bare the pain for even a minute without screaming. I have a rough tie sitting and standing up without having so much pain in my knees, it just brings tears to my eyes. I ve had broken bones before and I m a pretty tough cookie but this is something I ve never felt before and the pain just gets stronger feeling. I have an appointment with my dr this week but the anticipation of wanting to know what could be going on with mybknees is killing me, especially that I have a child to take care of. So if you doctors could be so kind to give me some advice to what you might think it could be I would love to hear. Thank you!!! | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As you have faced issue with right knee and the mechanism of injury suggest it could be a ligament sprain. But taking am MRI will surely help understand the soft tissues status.Also, once the ligament , say example meniscus is Injured the pain is intense and will restrict most of the mobility.I will recommend to undergo physical therapy , as with therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy the pain can be lowered and inflammation too.Performing slow ROM exercises and later static Strengthening of the leg muscles should give better results.In my clinical practice, most sports injuries respond well to physical therapy.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel | |
Suggest treatment for numbness in feet
I have recently had a nerve and muscle test on both of my feet as I am suffering from a feeling of numbness and a tight feeling in both feet..the test showed no nerve damage and a recent not scan showed inflammation and no mortons neuroma..I have degenerative inflammatory arthritus in my knees and take methotrexate | Please mention your age and details of symptoms including nature, severity, duration. Nerve conduction study may be normal in neuropathy especially small fibre neuropathy. Get your blood sugar done including fasting and postprandial. Start tab pregaline and Elca forte for symptomatic relief. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. | |
Q. Can bone metastasis disappear after chemo treatment?
Hi doctor, I had chemo treatment for stage 4 breast cancer with bone metastasis. I have attached the PET scan reports. My last bone scan does not show any abnormality. Does that mean cancer has gone away or has stopped growing? Would you say the amount of location is significant or normal for BC with spread to bone metastasis? What should I be worried about most? I have been on Femara (Letrozole), but had severe reactions such as stumbling, aches, pains and I am going to switch to Tamoxifen from next week. Should I be concerned about this? | Hi. I saw your Positron Emission Tomography PET scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If I was your oncologist, I would be very satisfied with the report. Bone metastasis cannot completely disappear after treatment. They become less prominent. As I have mentioned, it is a very satisfying result for the treating doctor. Regarding reaction to Femara (Letrozole), normally it is very safe drug, but reactions can occur in rare cases. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is also a very effective drug. Your oncologist might try again Femara after one to two years or even earlier. I think your treatment is on right track. Follow the instructions of your oncologist. All the best. For further information consult a medical oncologist online --> | |
Q. Is it advisable to consume brown rice by a diabetic taking Metformin and Glimepiride?
Hello doctor, My sugar level is 190. Metformin 500 with Glimepiride 2 is my daily medicine. I take half twice daily. Can I eat brown rice regularly? | Hello. I understand your concern. You can safely eat brown rice or whatever kind of rice or grains that your ancestors have been eating. However, it is important to control the sizes of your food portions. I recommend that you use a measuring cup of whatever size you want. Use this same cup to measure your food at every meal. Start your meal by eating one full cucumber. Then you can eat your meal which should have one cup of rice or grain and three cups of vegetables (all measured in the same cup). Finish your meal with 250 ml of thin buttermilk. You should make sure that you eat all this in one meal. If you think it is too much to eat, reduce the size of the cup. You will be amazed at how little rice you really need to sustain yourself. | |
Black patches in the gumlines, ripped skin in the cheeks, crust formation behind the bottom teeth. Oral cancer?
I am scared that I may have Oral Cancer? Hey. I am 16 years old and i am a smoker. I have been smoking for about 4 or 5 years now. I got arrested for Auto Burglaries almost 3 years ago. I was locked up for 2 years. In Jail, they gave me a tiny toothbrush, with really cheap toothpaste * it was clear and said Maximum Security and had no flavor at all and did not foam up when i was brushing* The guards would only let you brush your teeth Once a day at 9:00 P.M. They also did not let you floss, or use mouthwash . Sense ive been out, i kind of kept to the jail rutine. I got use to brushing once a day *With Colgate* and leaving it at that. I have ADHD and servier Axiety. I grind my teeth ALOT at night and also like practicually chew my gums. I just do it without thinking about it. About 2 days ago, when i was brushing my teeth, i noticed blackish patches . One on each side of my cheeks. There was also the ripped skin from were i bite my cheeks. But i also noticed that on my first front two bottom teeth, in the gumlines, there was some blackness there too. I did a full oral exam, and i have in atleast 3 different spots in my gums. And on the back of my bottom teeth, right before the gum line, its almost like crusty. When i was researching Oral Cancer, these were some symptoms. I would love to just goto a dentists, but i live in a small town and the closiest Dentiest Office is 4 and a half hours away.I am really scared that this is Cancer. I havent ever had any fillings so it is not that Tattoe thing. The symptoms also matched Gingervital *And Gingervitas*. Oh yea, and also i have ruff patch on my left cheek. Please help me out guys! I am 16 years old and SCARED! You: I am scared that I may have Oral Cancer? Hey. I am 16 years old and i am a smoker. I have been smoking for about 4 or 5 years now. I got arrested for Auto Burglaries almost 3 years ago. I was locked up for 2 years. In Jail, they gave me a tiny toothbrush, with really cheap toothpaste * it was clear and said Maximum Security and had no flavor at all and did not foam up when i was brushing* The guards would only let you brush your teeth Once a day at 9:00 P.M. They also did not let you floss, or use mouthwash. Sense ive been out, i kind of kept to the jail rutine. I got use to brushing once a day *With Colgate* and leaving it at that. I have ADHD and servier Axiety. I grind my teeth ALOT at | The lesions that you have described do not appear to be cancerous. However, they appear to be the early changes that occur in smokers before they develop cancer. These black patches are called melanoplakia. The crusting can be because of an infection. If you have an ulcer or white or red patch anywhere in the mouth then you need to immediately consult a cancer specialist no matter how far away he is. You also need to quit smoking otherwise the chances of you developing cancer in the future are quite high. At present i would advise you to take Tab. Ciprofloxacin 500mg, Tab Fluconazole 150mg and a multivitamin, all twice daily for 15 days. If the crusting is still there then consult your doctor. | |
How to treat lump in groin area?
My 30 year old Juvenille Diabetic daughter has a knot about 3 inches long in her groin area. The bruising around it is extending about 5 or 6 inches around it. She is in severe pain. It started 3 days ago and her DR made an appt with the surgeon for 12 days from now. The Dr alos gave her an antibiotic yesterday. Should I take her to the Emergency room? | Hello!Thank you for the query.It might be inguinal hernia or an abscess. Inguinal hernia gives movable lump which gives more pain when standing and coughing or lifting heavy objects. However if hernia stuck, the lump gets hard, abdominal pain appears along with nausea and gas obstruction.Abscess gives redness, strong pain while touching it. Fever and general sickness can be present.If hernia stuck or abscess sound possible, no doubt you should visit ER.Hope this will help.Regards. | |
What causes blotchy redness in pubic area?
Hello, What might be the cause of blotchy redness in the pubic area? My skin appears to be dry in the spots that are red. The redness is located only on the pubic area directly above my penis, but not on my stomach. It normally does not itch, however, sometimes it does during/after exercise. Also, I have some similar blotchy redness in the middle of my chest. It does not itch at all and doesn t look dry. Not sure if this related at all. Thanks. | Hi, Possible causes for blotchy redness in pubic area may be due to Jock itch or heat rash or yeast infection or razor bumps or folliculitis or herpes simplex infection, etc. Use moisturizer cream locally, use tablet Atarax 25 twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
How to treat a small lump under the breast?
Have small lump under right breast doesn t hurt or move get pulsating sensation in breast and causes pain in my nipple when lifting breast up with hand looks kind of like an orange peel but when down doesn t look like that also have lump above collarbone was small and has gotten bigger was already on a 30 day antibiotic for boils under breast | Hello!Thank you for the query.Such lump can be a breast lump or benign skin lesion. As it is close to the breast, should be treated as possible breast cancer. That is why I suggest you to have proper diagnostics. Brest ultrasound should be done and biopsy of this lump considered. If it has no contact with the breast, should be removed as a regular skin lesion. General surgeon should be able to do that.Hope this will help.Regards. | |
What causes cutting wrists with a ruler?
Hi, I'm 15 and don't know whats wrong with me, I have cut my wrists using a ruler 3 times and alot of the time feel very depressed, what motivates me to want to cut myself is thinking about how much happier and better off people would be without me here but alot of the time what stops me from cutting is thinking taht i can't leave my boyfriend on his own. I have spoken to my mum about cutting myself once but don't want to again because i didn't feel comfortable with it, sometimes i talk to my boyfriend about it but i find it very hard to because i knwo how much it upsets him. I don't know if i have an mental issue or what but i'd really just like to know if i have a condition or something and if there is any one or a comunity or organiseation near where i live that i can go to to talk about my problems and recive help to stop me feeling so cut off from all my friends and family and to stop me feeling this way. Thank you. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I assure you that you do not have any mental issues. Sometimes young people do these mainly because of disappointment. Mind you, this is not depression as you are mentioning in your depression.At teen age, human brain is so vibrant and creative, that finding a suitable task becomes very difficult. The tasks at hand are so boring and slow. They become lazy and disappointed. Coupled may be the affairs and boy / girl friends. Every disappointment contributes to the laziness. Eventually lethargy overwhelms. Thinking and talking about cutting wrist vein at this juncture is normal, but you should make sure that the behavior is not sustained. You have to find some tasks which keeps you active.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What is edema?
what is edema??wether its curable? | Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic Edema is leaking of the fluid from blood vessels. The sites of edema vary. It could be legs and feet. It cold be on abdomen or face. Why fluids leaks from Blood vessels: 1. Increases Hydrostatic Pressure: Heart Failure, Kidney failure, liver failure 2. Decreases oncotic pressure/decreased proteins ex. Protein energy malnutrition The treatment depends on the cause of the edema. The medical science is far advanced to treat edema of any cause. Regards, Dr. Jagdish | |
Suggest treatment for cough and blisters on back of a child
My son is 13 years old he has these bubbles that pop out of his skin we can sit and actually watch them form and pop out they look like blisters bright white within a couple mins there red very itchy within a 1/2 hour there s either a small mark or there completely gone I took him to ER of course no test just said he was allergic to something still happening couple days later he was on steroids for this I called family doctor she did blood work and urinalysis his urine came back with blood so the doc had us repeat the tests she said still shows little blood in urine but improved a little so we r doing test again after 2 weeks he has been fine and clear of the blister looking bubbles popping out for 5 days now then he just came to me said mom i feel like the bubbles are coming back but said his back hurts and itchy I pull up his shirt and his back is just loaded with the blister looking bubbles he started a pretty hard cough last night he s still coughing and the bubbles are coming and going just like before I m scared to death and stumped I don t know what to Do or how to help him ER won t do anything and doc office closed till Monday | HI...by what you quote, I feel it could be any viral exanthematous illness. But as you quote them as itchy blisters - the possibilities are Hand Foot Mouth disease/ Chicken pox/ any other trivial viral exanthema. I suggest you use oral ant allergic like Hydroxyzine or Cetirizine. Meanwhile for his cough you can give some over the counter anti cough medications licensed in your country.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Any chance of pregnancy after taking ipill? Have abdominal pain and white discharge
is there any chance of pregnancy after taking i- pill . i took the medicine after one hr of sex. my boyfriend didnt enter his penis . but it touched . my due date was 2nd sept .. and i took the pill at 15 th sep..after taking the pill i have periods at 20th sept. after some days fro 3rd oct i have some abdominal pain and releasing some white discharge . is there any chance of pregnancy? | Hi,In the manner in which the intercourse happened and the fact that you had taken the emergency contraception soon after, implies that you were adequately protected. The bleeding that happened after the pill intake was due to the withdrawal effect caused by the high hormone content in the pill. You may expect a period delay by a week or two and if you do not see your next natural period even after ten days after it is due, please get help from a specialist in person. Hope this helps. | |
Suggest remedy to cure air hunger while driving
Hi, I am currently having air hunger especially when i drive my car!!! this is the first time when i feel this and it's really annoying me. I went to the hospital and made full blood tests, lung xray , heart echo and stress test and all the doctors said that am like brand new! my doctor prescribed me Seroxat 20mg to be taken half pill in the morning and half in the evening. it's not doing anything to my case and i still feel air hunger when i drive! any help please? | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Your all reports are normal...So don't worry about organic causes.Let me know you , you are having obscession like disorder....The drug paroxetin you prescribed , continue to use....You can consult psychiatrist for counselling...Don't take tension while driving...Drive slowly ....You have no major cause to worry...Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain with testicle pain
I have right side lower back pain, i feel uncomfortable in the area between my penis and rectum and my right testicle aches on and off. I have checked for lumps on my testicle and there are none and it is not sensitive to touch. I also feel a dull pain in the area above my right testicle when I ejacualate. I just read an article on simphysis disfunction and symptoms seemed to be similar. Could you advise please. Thank you. | HelloYou have s2 compression do mri lumbosacral spine.Consult physiotherapist take pregabalin methcobalamin.do not put pressure on the sacral area. | |
MRI done for lower back pain. MRI shows minimal bilateral neural foraminal narrowing
I had an MRI done after 2months of pain in my lower back. I am a 43 year old female. The MRI results say l5/ s1 right paracentral disc protrusion exerting mass effect on the traversing right s1nerve root. L3 /l4 small right sub articulate / foraminal annular tear / disc protrusion.L4/ l5 broad based posterior disk buldging with small superimposed central disc protrusion mild to moderate central canal stenosis. Minimal bilateral neural foraminal narrowing.A few tiny scattered schmorl's are noted. | Hi, thank you for your question.According to the scan you should have pain in the back of your right leg and in the calf region.You may also have pain in both legs on walking for short distance.If you have only back pain with no legs symptoms then no surgery needed unless symptoms change.If however your leg symptoms are severe then surgery can help.Kind regards | |
Suggest remedy for a racing heart & chest pain
Hi I m female 27 non-smoker, used to be very fit and active but the last year I haven t been to the gym. 3 months ago I had an epsiode of a racing heart and chest pain at work. I think I panicked with it and ended up in A&E and had ECG and full bloods. Everything came back normal. Then 4 weeks after that ago I woke up in the middle of the night with Chest pain, racing heart. I went to A&E again and I had an ECG, and full blood tests and everything came out normal again. I went to my GP and he said it could have been an SVT. Since then I ve had brethlessness mainly on the left side of my body and I ve had a fast heart rate even when I m not exerting myself very much (walking up stairs etc). I have had bouts of stabbing pain in my upper abdomen and a burning sensation in the middle of my back which comes and goes. I ve been booked in to have a 24 hour tape to monitor my heart but the doc says this is just a precaution and he doesn t think its anything serious. I don t want to keep bugging my doctor but I m concerned that something is going to happen and the symptoms just won t got away. Can you help? Thanks Nicole I ve been on atenolol beta blockers for 1 month now which seems to have helped my heart slow down, but I ve been extremely tired with it and still breathless. The last few days my heart rate has sped up again. In the past I have taken some illegal drugs and am concerned that I have heart disease, although I m not sure how you would test for this? I don t believe the symptoms are related to stress/anxiety as my fast heart rate seems to be all the time. | Hi, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Anyway, I agree with you on performing the ECG Holter monitoring as it will certainly help exclude cardiac arrhythmia. I would also recommend checking complete blood count for anemia, vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency and thyroid hormone levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
What does this ECG report indicate?
HAI DOCTOR MY NAME IS SADIQ AND MY AGE IS 55 MALE.MY RECENT ECG HAS THE FOLLOWING INTERPRETATION.1.NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM.2.POSSIBLE LEFT ATRIAL ENLARGEMENT.3.BORDERLINE ECG.MEASUREMENT RESULTS.QRS; 100ms.QT/QTCB; 354/418PR; 150ms.P; 122ms.RR/PP 696/710.P/QRS/T 62/14/13degrees | your ecg report is normal sir mild left atrial enlargement is not problem with out any rhythm changes. | |
What could cause abdominal pain around belly button and ovarian region with bloating?
I have been suffering from abdominal pains for months in the middle off my stomach around my belly button in the right side off stomach and lower down towards overies region. I also become very hot and bloated when I get theese pains and become very tired | Hi. Since you are suffering from such a problem for months , I would advise you to undergo an Ultrasonography at the earliest to see the condition of the ovaries, uterus and all other organs. This may give a diagnosis.Also go for a X-ray of the abdomen in STANDING POSITION during the pain as this only can tell about the intestinal obstruction. get an opinion of the Gastro specialist, particularly during the attach as a clinical examination also can give a better diagnosis- remember the investigations are to support the clinical diagnosis and not a substitute .As I noted - yo may have a recurrent intestinal obstruction , may be an internal hernia ( so is missed many times). | |
My sis is infected with Nasopharyngeal cancer and severe headache. Is there any permanent treatment for these disease ?
hi doctor .iam sunil from vizag(india),my sis is infected with Nasopharyngeal cancer ,actually past from one and half year my sis is sufering with pian beside right side of nose and severe head ache. so consulted all local doctors,but every one saying nothing dangerous she is fine nd normal. at last after 9 months we took my sister for general check up in appolo hospitals(Hyderabad). there they confirmed that my sis is suffering with Nasopharyngeal cancer from 6 months they are giving treatment and they ara saying 75% cure it seems so my question is is it any permanent cure for did disease ? plz doctor help me with your advise and solution. | Hi Sunil, Let me be frank with you, there is no cure for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) and the chances of survival depends on the stage of the cancer. The 5-year overall survival (OS) rate is 85-95% for stage I NPC and 70-80% for stage II NPC treated with radiation alone. For more details follow the link below Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar | |
Can she get pregnant if semen went near vagina?
I had anal sex with my G.f on 19 aug (during her periods) and after sex i thought some semen (just little) went near her vagina . so she took i pill on second day of period dat is on 20 aug (within 24 hrs) n she had no bleeding on dat day . On her 3rd day it was very less bleeding ? can she get pregnant? plz rply to it asap... plz ... | dear sir, I understand your concerns but she cannot be pregnant. for pregnancy to occur the semen should be placed inside the vagina. I recommend that you use condoms and that she take the pill after just after intercourse. | |
What else needs to be checked for a person having biochemical liver profile?
Hi i have fatigue, palpitation i had blood test for t3 and the result was 1.21, tsh 1.55, ft4 1.35. I also had biochemical liver profile and the results were as follows sgpt ( alt) 41 and sgot (ast) 28, are my results ok? And if yes wt else should i check? Thank u | Hello, Your thyroid and liver profile reports are normal as per mentioned history. For your condition, you can check anemia by your hemoglobin estimation. Check your blood pressure as well. If anemia and hypertension do not present then EKG investigation can be done for further work up Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami | |
What causes pain in the wrist for close to a month in a badminton player?
Hi Dr. I am suffering with pain in my right wrist for last 25 days. Paining is happening at a particular point and it happens only when I presses that particular point. I did not have any accident or any other thing. I play badminton daily. Is it some type of fracture or something else? | Hello, Pain in your right wrist is more likely related to playing badminton (if you play with your right hand). A lot of exertion is on the wrist joint and sometimes, it goes unnoticed, but the pain starts later. Most probably you got it due to injury to some internal structure of the wrist, like ligament / muscle / bone and that is leading to pain. Whenever a patient comes to me with similar complains and history, I suggest him to take Ibuprofen for pain relief and some ointment or spray for local application to get relief from pain. I advice the patient to take rest ( do not play any sports) for a week or two which will help in quick recovery. If it helps to recover in a week then there is no need to go for any imaging tests. If the pain persists for weeks then it is best to see a doctor and get an X-ray of the wrist joint done. After that follow the doctor’s advice for further management. Hope this helps. Feel free to contact for further query. Regards, Dr. Manisha Auradkar, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for irregular periods, detected PCOD, urge to eat paper and pot soil with weightgain at the age of 12
sir, m i am facing menstrual disorders since the age of 12. my periods are irregular with a time gap of 4-5 months. also my doctor has said i am suffering from pcod. i get attracted to eating things like paper, pot soil. and i am putting on weight. pl suggest | HI you got Pica eating, which is a behavioural abnormality may be due to anxiety and thinking too much of you having irregular cycles. But, having irregular cycles initially once started on menstruation is common.Be strong and dont think too much and if persists, please consult a gynaecologist to get evaluated and treated properly.Always ready to help you | |
What is the treatment for fever and dehydration?
Can I rehydrate at home after of more serious dehydration sx. I had fever of 101 - 102.4 over 36 hr period and I went over 12 hours without urinating and fainted in the middle of last night on the way to the bathroom. Today I m nauseated but able to drink 3 glasses of water so far. | welcome to hcm, short answer : you are already over dehydrated. iv fluids is the best choice for you now.detailed answer: with high fever you have to be investigated. and you will need iv antibiotics and intravenous fluids especially the ringer lactate. home remedies cannot be tried at this time. oral re-hydration solution can be tried till you reach the hospital. if you make it late your kidney will start going for a acute renal failure and you may end up in dialysis for recovering it. investigations like complete blood picture, widal, ultrasound abdomen may be needed to confirm your diagnosis | |
What are the natural food by which we can increase fertility ?
hai doctor i am 24 years man what are the natural foods to get our pennies gens healthy to give child to my wife | Hi Welcome to Health Care Magic There are some food & regulations which give u better sexual healthy life; 1. Drink Water 8-12 cups daily 2. Do some regular exercises like walking or jogging 3. Stay apart from fried food, oil & butter 4. Eat Green leafy raw vegetables 5. Eat Roasted or Grilled Fish & Shrimp Thanks | |
Will severe cough cause ESR an high and hemoglobin to be low?
Hi My father is having continous cough for a while. The blood test result shows high esr (160) and low hemoglobin (6.8). Rest of the things are normal.He had this cough for more than six months and we have been consulting doctors. Is there a reason why ESR is high and Hemoglobin is so low. He is 60yr old | Hi,Dear,Welcome with your query to HCM.Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Pulmonary TB? Lung Cancer? as he is 60 yrs old.These possibilities need to be ruled out by Bronchoscopic (fiberoptic)Examination with Brohchial lavage to detect the TB organisms or Cancer Cells.High ESR and Low HB % suggests both these possibilities for this age of your father.Key to fix the cause would be Brohchoscopic lavage testing..Hope that ,This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors.Best of Luck and early recovery.Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next session.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical Specialist | |
What causes aches and pains all over the body with stiff neck?
aches and pains i have been feeling pretty Crap since yesterday with aches and pains all over my body. my neck felt a bit stiff last night but now i can t move it at all. i am getting shooting pains down in to my fingers. i also feel very weak wit a very bad headache and intermittent pains in my right ear! | Hi, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedics and plan for an MRI neck. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Persistent welts, constant throughout the week, itching, on arms, torso, neck , face, happens when skin is scratched or tickled. What type of allergy?
My four year old daughter is having persistent welts that come and go frequently throughout the day. For the past week they have been almost constant. They appear suddenly and last for 15-30 minutes. they itch a little. They are on her arms, torso, neck and face. They seem to happen when her skin is scratched or tickled. I have taken her to an allergist . He said it is a problem where the histamines cause swelling at the site of contact that is irritating (such as after a tickling ). Should I take her back to the allergist? He said it is not a problem and she will hopefully grow out of it. Could it be a reaction to stress? heat? pollens? Is ithere an underlying problem I should be searching out? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. From your description it seems that your daughter is having an allergic disorder related to some environmental factors. Getting an allergic test done might help in determining the causative agent. Meanwhile applying topical hydrocortisone ointment will help her. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
Q. I am concerned about my wife's angry behavior. Please help.
Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old man. My wife also 31 years old. I have been in relationship with her for the last 8 to 9 years and out of which 3 years, we have been married. We have been in long distance relationship before we got married. She is short tempered, and I know that as we know each other for long. But after marriage, when started living together, and if we have an argument any sort of that leads her to shouting, throwing stuffs, abusing, hitting, hurting herself and threatens to commit suicide. Whatever the argument is, it leads to the same. I cannot even share this with someone else because I think that people might get her wrong. I know she had a troubled childhood as her father died when she was 6. It is going on, and now I am too much stressed out with her behavior. When she gets angry she tries to do a lot of stuffs like cutting herself and banging head on the wall. I am worried if by chance any accidents will happen. I love her, and I do not know what do to. Please suggest me some way. | Hello. I have gone through what you have shared. I understand that you are going through a very tough time and concerned about your wife. I understand you want to help her and which is very genuine. But with a case like this, unless the person wants help we cannot do much about it. First, your wife has to understand that something is odd and she should be willing to get help. Once these two steps are done, then a professional psychologist can take it from there. If she is willing, then you consult a psychologist. If she is not, then the first step is for you to calm down and try to understand her perspective. I am sure you have been doing this for a long time. The idea is that she starts trusting you to show her ways to be calm. Both of you can go for yoga or some meditation. This helps in calming the mind and some form of exercise, to release extra energy. For further advice consult a psychologist counsellor online --> | |
What causes dizziness and confusion during pregnancy?
My daughter is 3 months pregnant, and last night she started feeling funny at work, she doesn t remember about 1 hour of the time they brought her home from work to going to the nursing station, she was very dizzy, confused, had a sore stomache and is still dizzy 24 hours later, she has a slight headache, it was like she was drunk and blackout, they said it was a migraine, but i don t know. | HiWelcome.I have gone through your query.Kindly visit doctor especially OBG specialist. It might be due to anaemia, so I would recommend her to test her haemoglobin level. Hope this helps.Take care | |
Suggest medication for viral cold
Hi my baby girl is nearly five months old. And has a cold I had her at the doctors yesterday and they said it was a viral cold and gave us Amoxicillin to be taking 3 times a day but today she has still been unsettled and has started sweating a lot on her head and her skin feels clammy and sweaty as well is this normal for her illness. | Hello,If it is vital, no need for antibiotic only symptomatic treatment is enough.Give antipyretic Sos, anti-allergic and steam inhalation plus improve diet and hydration.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Hina Javed | |
I have pcos is there any chance of getting pregnant ?
i took progynova for 21 days followed by meprate for 5 days,still no sign of getting periods,i have pcos is there any chance of getting pregnent.why an i not getting my periods | Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic Delayed or missed periods can be due to hormonal imbalance;PCOS;thyroid problem;mental stress;and even in case of pregnancy you can miss periods.Since you were on hormonal pill that is Progynova for 21 days the chances of getting pregnant are less but still you can get a test of urine done to be sure.As you have already taken Meprate for 5 days now do not take any medicine and just wait for a week and even then if you don't get your periods then consult a Gynaec. Thanks | |
Fluctuating bilirubin levels of a alcoholic person
My biirubin levels increased from 06 to 1.2 in 2 weeks time. I was not consuming alcohol during the period. There is also itching all over the body. What may be the reason? | Hello Welcome to HealthcareMagic The increase in the serum bilirubin levels might be due to various reasons. Mainly in alcoholics Hepatitis. Severe itching may be seen due to increased direct bilirubin. Gall bladder related conditions mostly seen. Have a checkup for evaluation of liver function and treatment by physician. Abstinenece from alcolhol and perfect dietic management is necessary. Have a Healthful Day.. | |
What causes loose stools in a child?
Hni, gmay I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 13 day old son is passing stool as soon as he feeds it is watery and he passes gas a lot and is very uncomfortable but relaxes as soon as he passes stool or gas doc has prescribed vizylac pl direct as to what is wrong and is it normal | Hi, This is 100% normal. Flatus is due to the bacteria degrading proteins in the diet. It depends upon the type of good commensal bacteria in gut. No need to treat. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Is it safe to go to sleep 2 hours after the fall?
At cheer practice I fell from the air around maybe atleast eight feet they didn't caught me so they attempted but failed my feet fell first then my body did like a wave and my shoulder went into the side of my head it's been 2:30 min since I hit no bumps or anything little head ache can I go to sleep?? | fall from eight feet can cause fatal injury if u think every head injuries causes bumps its not true some injuries wont show physical damage but they actually cause internal damage my advice to you is just go for a scan to rule out possible causes then you can be sure about things or else it would be difficult for you later hope you understand | |
Suggest treatment for cheek bone injury
I walked into iron post in target store and it hit my cheekbone and split my eyelid on the side--did not blackout had bleeding from split --it stopped --I drove home--had a neighbor butterfly split a lilies less than half inc no headache until today 3rd day is this to expected? | Hello,I can understand your concern. As the bleeding has stopped and no other discomfort is there except some pain and swelling, you can give it some time to heal.Having some pain and swelling is common after injury to any facial site. As face has high blood supply, the bleeding and swelling looks always severe than the injury itself. You can do ice compressions over the area and keep pain in control by painkillers and wait for some days for the injury site to heal.However, if the pain or swelling worsens, you develop fever or other discomfort, a physician should be consulted as these are sings of infection in the injury site.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah | |
Suggest treatment for unusual bowel movements
Hi my son who is sixteen months has been having unusual bowl movements for the last month now. It s green and smells like chemicals, sometimes almost like burnt wires. His pediatrician said it could be what he s eating, but he eats everything I do and it s the same color and smell every time. He also drinks nonstop. | Hello. I just read through your question. As long as he is otherwise ok and growing appropriately, there is no need to worry. Your pediatrician has already examined him and determined there is noyhing abnormal on his exam. This is likely a normal variant of a holds bowel movements and no need for concern. | |
Experiencing visual hallucinations. Treatment?
Hi there, I am dealing with a client who is experiencing visual hallucinations. This client is unresponsive when approached, and unwilling to talk about it. The client's hallucinations are an after effect of inhalant abuse (sniffing). This client is a child, and I would like to know some coping mechanisms I could let them know about in order to deal with these traumatising visuals. Please help ! | Hello,welcome to Healthcare Magic.Visual hallucination usually occur after damage to brain. He may need imaging study of brain like MRI to rule out any intracranial lesion. Inhalants are known to cause neuronal dose. Patient may also also have visual hallucination during inhalant intoxication.There is need to rule out other substance use like cannabis in his case, as its use also associated with hallucination. There is need to stopped inhalant use first followed by investigation to find out its cause. No coping strategy work for hallucination. Wish you good health and all the best.Regards,Dr Ashish Kumar Mittalwww.99doctor.com | |
Abdominal and chest pain, blood work showed low lymphocytes. History of sinus infection. Any suggestions?
Iam 36 yo female with 3 kids and husband. live in rural Wyoming. I went to my fnp for a sinus infection Aug 18. Was started on augmentin 10 day course. Still had sinus infection, started z-pack. Experienced diarrhea and abdominal pain . Diarrhea cleared after 5 days but moslower abdominal pain didn t stop. Experienced shortness of breath and abdominal pain that it s constant ache with periods of acute pain. Did xray that showed mild lung fibrosis and shadow if spleen indicating enlargement bowl gasses normal. Had a Ct that said mild splenomegaly of 14.8 with noted paratracheal lymphadenopathy mediating and inguinal lymphadenopathy. Largest lymph node 8 mm. My abdominal pain is worse with full bladder but doesn t change much with bm. It wakes me up at night.I also have chest pain from my right atm put under my breast down to the bottom of my rib cage. Sometimes the discomfort extends to my right chest wall as wwell. My fnp says viral but gave me 10 days of levaquin for persistent sinus infection. Also prednisone taper. Did blood work. All normal eexcept slightly low lymphocytes. Epstein Barr virus negative. I don t feet all well. I hate nwaking up in pain, going to bed in pain and waking in the night with pain but I don t want pain meds I just want to know when relief might start and if there is a possible non-viral cause that might be treatable? I also hate the feeling I physically can t breathe. Any suggestions for my follow up appointment tomorrow or treatment suggestions? Also what does mild fibrosis mean? | Hi ! Do you have fever of low grade nature ? Is there any history of loss of weight and loss of appetite ? Sometimes unsuspected tubercular infection ( if it is common in your area) can give rise to similar symptoms and radiological findings. I would suggest you to discuss with your family physician on this angle when you meet him next so that further investigations may be done. Wishing you an early recovery. | |
What causes squeezing pain on left side of chest?
hi doc,for the past 6 months i have been experiencing squeezing pains at the left side of my chest .often around the thorax cage and sometimes in the chest itself(breast-male).it normally last for few seconds.i time if it happened i have to brief very slowly.by the way i did ECG-the doctor said it is normal. | Hello,No, need to worry about heart diseases as your ECG was normal. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. Sit with proper back support.3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest and back.4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.5. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar | |
What can red spots on chin denote?
I just noticed that my 6 years old son has a lot of blueish red flat small spots on his chin and juste below it. It almost looks like he hate blueberries or raspberries. He was not feeling well today, he had a sore tummy so I kept him home. Could it be a child illness or just a contact allergy? | Hi, Welcome to health care magic,In dermatology, skin conditions are difficult to evaluate without actual examination.As per your description, it could be acne or some allergic bumps which needs to get examined.Also,provide more information regarding this spots,Whether they are painful or spreading?Is there any fever?However, you can give antihistamines syrup (cetrizine) to your child twice daily.If this red spots remains persistent then you need to see some local doctor or allergic specialist for complete evaluation.Regards, | |
Could severe fatigue, weakness, joint pain and dizziness be due to cellulitis?
I have been sick for 3 yrs now since contracting MRSA/cellulitis. Since then I have never been the same. Severe fatigue, weakness, developed numerous food sensitivities, joint and bone pain in my lower legs and spine. Fatigue is always present, but becomes severe in seconds, can barely walk or talk. Severe dizziness. blood pressure varies from low to high. Pressure dropped numerous times on tilt test, but regulated quickly. GI symptoms severe, take 80 mgs of pantropozole and drink gaviscon during the night to go back to sleep. DX with Celiac 7/2012, benign neuroendocrine tumor in pancreas 7/2012, history of MGUS, Fibroadenoma in breast 6/2013.tested for lupus, Lyme, Myesthenia Gravis, RA, had brain MRI to rule out MS (6/2012) eeg to rule out seisures. immunologist ruled out CVID. ekg and ech fine. quality of life has greatly diminished. Walking across a store or driving to an appointment can bring on severe fatigue and weakness symptoms. My body feels hijacked by this, and I am powerless. It can last for an hour before it lifts, and it can leave me exhausted for days to weeks. This hits out of the blue, where I can be laughing and having a great time and all of a sudden I am powerless. | Your symptoms might be due to a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. This may occur after an acute event such as a cellulitis, although it is not caused directly by the cellulitis. No one yet knows exactly what causes chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), although it can be a very devastating condition, as you are finding. CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion; that is, other possible conditions such as Lyme and the other diseases you've been tested for have to be ruled out before you can be said to have CFS. With your history of MGUS, I would want you to be sure you have had progression to multiple myeloma ruled out as well. Also be sure adequate tests were done for Lyme disease, which can be tricky to diagnose sometimes. Talk to your doctors about the possibility of CFS. Hope this helps. | |
How safe is taking Ganaton od for dizziness due to lymphosis cancer?
when should I take ganaton od... Does it have any side effecwhen should I take ganaton od... Does it have any side effect as the patient has Lymphosis cancer... It has been suggested for weakness and dizziness .. Is this medicine appropriate for the above said symptoms | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The medicine ganaton OD is itopride and is prescribed for functional gastrointestinal disorders during the treatment of cancer. It lessens the nausea and dizziness due to gastrointestinal functional problems after chemotherapy.Lymphosis cancer is lymphocytic leukemia and requires regular treatment with chemotherapeutic drugs. Many of these medicines might induce nausea, vomiting and dizziness in patients. Ganton suppresses these undesired symptoms.It should be taken on an empty stomach and at least 30 minutes before food. Few patients might have side effects like diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain. These effects do not happen regularly. Please do not worry. | |
What could intermittent chest pain suggest?
i keep getting horrible uncomfortable chest pains that come and go, but when they do theyre unbearable, sometimes hard to locate, lastnight it seemed to be within my neck to, is this something to worry about? please help me, im hardly getting any sleep due to the amount of worrying i do. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart related diseases for your chest pain. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Will accidental contact from poison Ivy affect the hemoglobin level?
I am a 67-year old male and have just contracted poison ivy from gardening trimming bushes, etc. I had a recent hemoglobin level of 12.2 and am due to have a repeat blood test. Will having poison ivy affect my hemoglobin level and is it safe to have the lab test with the poison ivy on my arms. Normally, the blood is drawn from my hand. Thank you. | Hello and thanks for your question.Having poison ivy will not have any effect on your blood tests. Good day to you and I hope the poison ivy clears up soon. | |
Is Metadate safe and effective the treatment of ADHD in a child?
My grandson Trevor is only 6 and a Dr. has put him on Metadate 10 mg supposedly to calm him down and help with his attitude. I am leary of a 6 yr old being on any medication. Are there side effects or danger in taking this medicine and how long should a 6 yr old stay on it? A concerned Nana | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anything which will produce effect will have side effects. Common adverse effects include sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, raised blood pressure and growth deceleration, which can usually be managed by symptomatic management and/or dose reduction. You need to visit your psychiatrist and go for regular assessment to see how long medication will be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari | |
Suggest remedy for fever in children with rapid heart rate
hi there i have a 10 month old daughter that just got a fever this evening...her ear temp is 103.4 and she has a rapid heartbeat and is hot. I have given her a lukrwarm bath,water water mixed with apple juice, orajel and tempera drops...what can and should i do..i cant get to the hospital til morning. | hi! your child is having high grade fever and because of that she's having fast heart rate.give her paracetamol drops and do normal water sponging of whole body. no need to add anything else to water. | |
Suggest treatment for pressure on the head with joint pain
I have been having a lot of pressure in my head, mostly in the front of my head in my eye area..right above my tear ducts I get swelling in both sacs in the inside of both eyes. I also have pain in my joints like my fingers, my knees, my feet and ankles. I am a chef and I am on my feet 8 hours at a time. I was also hospitalized 9 months ago with severe headache. I was checked for a stroke/aneurism. Everything came back negative but I still have symptoms of these pressure headaches | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As you have headache, this looks to me like a inflammation of the sinus duct. Which we called it as sinusitis. There are numerous sinus duct in that area and any inflammation to it causes such headaches which are not bearable.the joint pains are related to the Repetitive Stress Injury - we call it as RSI. This occurs due to repetition of movements and leading to trauma foe the joint. Performing a regular physical exercise Should help you get rid of the joint aches and pain. Also you can perform some strengthening exercises like weight training to get maximum muscle torque.As for sinusitis I feel you work as a cook and the fumes coming in the kitchen during cooking is leading to inflammation of the sinuses. Using a nasal mask while cooking should help avoid some. Do regular breathing exercises which will help improve the oxygen content in the blood and may help avoiding inflammation of the sinuses leading to headaches. Also, oxygen therapy should also give a positive impact on overall health.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel | |
Suggest remedy for hives with chest pain
I have been experiencing periodic hives for a few days. They are not severe and go away quickly, especially with Benadryl. Today I woke up with severe pain in my chest behind my breastbone and my lips are severely swollen. I have no history of allergies and have no changed anything in my lifestyle or environment. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Hives, swelling of lips improving with benadryl (antihistamine), chest pain etc are more suggestive of allergy and asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) is also beneficial in your case. Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. I feel sad and depressed. I get a lot of negative thoughts. Please help me.
Dear doctor, I am a 21 year old male. I feel quite sad and depressed. I do not even want to perform daily routine. My life is monotonous. I get a lot of negative thoughts. I am so lazy and feel like I do not want to live. I am weak and I lack concentration. I do not feel like going out of my house. Suggest treatment for the same. | Hi. Symptoms that are commonly present in a depressed patient are: You are having almost all the symptoms of depression. Depression is the main problem for you. You need more focus on raising the mood and concentration with the help of medication. Antidepressants are very effective in such kind of symptoms and patients show improvement within a period of two weeks after starting the adequate dose of prescribed medication. If other than these symptoms you are having additional symptoms like hearing voices that others are not able to hear, seeing objects that are not visible to others and feeling suspicious out of proportion, then there is a possibility of depression with psychotic features of schizophrenia. You need immediate treatment before irreparable damage occurs to the brain. At this stage do the following: | |
How to rid of UTI with the presence of citrobacter koseri?
I was diagnosed six years ago with UTI with the presence of citrobacter koseri. After antibiotic treatment, all symptoms disappeared. Now again I have the same symtoms with the presence of citrobacter koseri. Aside from antibiotic treatment, what should be done? I'm a 60 year old woman. | Do the following:1. Clean the external genitalia with antiseptic solution after urination and defecation.2. Maintain good toilette practices.UTIs are common in women because the urethra is shorter and closer to the anal opening in them. Most UTIs are caused by fecal flora (Citrobacter koseri is a fecal flora). Therefore, preventing fecal contamination of the urethral opening is a way to prevent an UTI. | |
My 4-year-old has a middle ear infection & pimples, please suggest remedy
My 4-year-old has a middle ear infection (has tubes) and now has what appears to be pimples on the outside of her ear and just below her ear near her cheek. What causes this and how do I treat them ? | Do these pimples itch, pain, ooze or have crusting or scabs? Are they inflamed (red) and are they around both ears? They may represent dermatitis due to chronic exposure to ear discharge (from the middle ear infection through the ear tubes). Is it possible for you to post a close up photograph? Meanwhile you may use a local ointment containing an antibiotic, anti-fungal and steroid. | |
Is endometrial thickness of 5.5 good for artificial insemination?
hi , my age is 29 and going through follicular study day-11 RT ovary 13x14 and 13x11 ,LT Choclate cyst 15x14 and 15x13mm, Endometrial thickness 5.5. My doctor told me to this cycle will go for Artificial insemination. my question is endometial thickness is 5.5 so it is the right time | It's not that bad.. But if it's more than six it would have been better.. But follicular size is not gud. | |
Rectal cancer, difficulty to have Bowel movements. Treated with chemotherapy. Done colonoscopy. Taken Advil. Is it still serious?
I have had stage II c rectal cancer removed, chemo, radiation, 2 1/2 yrs. ago, had also LAR a year 1/2 ago. So far blood tests were okay and this month am going for a CT scan but in the meantime I have difficutly with my BM, I push so hard and is painful. I have no more rectum so I feel the stool dropping down cause of the excruciating pain and have to push it out. Went to my surgeon who is now away for 2 months, said cannot do colnoscopy since I have severe hemorrhoids and to see him in 8 weeks. I am using Anusol suppositories, Solfax, and Diltiazem. So far, it is still painful when the feces drops and I push it out, took Advil which relieves the pain. My question is the next two weeks I am having an abdominal CT scan as part of cancer check-up, will it make the hemorrhoids worse? | Hello,I went through' your reports. Two and half years back Ano Rectal Surgery was performed followed by Chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Your main complaints are painful constipated stool and bleeding. These two complaints are the common problems post operatively in this operation. How is the operated area wound. If the wound is there proper cleaning and dressing is a must. Even if the wound has healed well, Sitz bath (sitting in a Betadine diluted warm water 20 mts for as much time as possible) after each defecation , Laxatives at night and pain killers 2 or 3 times a day may be helpful. Anvil PM you can take in the night. Other drugs you can continue as per your Dr's choice. Inj Vit K, Styptochrome or botrapace, IV Calcium may be tried to arrest the bleeding. If the bleeding is profuse consult an emergency Dr. He will examine you and may keep a bandage role tightly in the rectal area to arrest the bleeding temporarily. If the bleeding is arrested then there is no harm in waiting for 2 weeks (CT SCAN).I hope you understandBest wishes for you | |
Left temporal bleed, suffered seizure. Switched from Levipil to Eptoin. Advised to switch back. Switching back cause seizure?
My wife had a left temporal bleed in May 2012, she was put on Levipil 500 mg BD, she discontinued it in August of 2013 - she got her first and only seizure on the 17th of october 2013. At that time we were traveling and could not get levipil but managed to get eptoin - she has been on 100 mg of eptoin 3 times a day for the last week. On seeing a neurologist I was advised to taper of the eptoin and start her on levipil as it is a safer drug. I cannot risk her having another seizure as she has suffered severe muscle damage in her back and legs from the seizure and is slowly recovering from it. Would it be ok to shift her to levipil? | Hi, as you describe your doctor has judged correctly, and he is tapering the dose of eptoin, and slowly introduce the levipil running both the drugs for few days. In addition you also avoid drugs with seizures as a side effect like anti histamines, and some antibiotics, you can ask your doctor before having any medicine. Thank you. | |
Pain in elbow, fingertips numb and tingling. What could be the cause?
Hi, yesterday I was hit with a random pain in my right elbow . The tip of the bone hurts when pressed. Since yesterday pain has gotten worse and I am now feeling pain down my fore arm and hand. The tips of my finger tips feel slightly numb and are tingling . What could be the cause? The only thing I can think of is that I hurt the ular nerve by playing video games? What can I do to relive the pain in the mean time before I see my physician. | Hi...you can take analgesics and take care not to press on that nerve...till you see a doctor...Dr. Ashish Verma | |
Diabetes, high BP, swelling in throat, lost voice, fever. Had brain scan, clot seen. Help?
HELLO SIR ,my father is 64 leaving in guwahati suffering from uncontrolled diabetes high pressure recently was not taking proper medicine and started some ayurvedic medication, 3 days back he had fever swelling in throat ,lost his voice and cud not even stand he is having giddiness.today been shifted to delhi fortis after a brain scan he is started with injection strocit as a minute clot is seen. i want to know is his ailment curable | not cure preeventing nopt degrade his health further :) he will be ok shortly :) smile please | |
What causes mucus in the lungs?
Hai, I am 30 age ,I have a question about mucus that in my lungs,I wants to clear mucus from lungs permanently,I want that come again ,it is about5,6 years mucus their ,please advice me ,what to do ,and what to eat ,and avoid food ,I said to doctor he said me that I have allergy and in my lungs some place airways are filled with mucus plz and soon | Thanks for your question on HCM.Mucus production is normal physiological response to any injury to the lung. Injury can be due to any thing like1. Organism (infection)2. Inflammation3. Allergy4. Foreign body etc.So we have to identify the cause first.If allergy is the cause for this than complete avoidance of allergen is needed. Anti allergic drugs are also useful. So I avice you to first consult pulmonologist and discuss about these. | |
Can Depakote be taken while on Adderall?
My son has Autism and has aggression problems, Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (F84), Neurodevelopmental disorder unspecified (F88) Is Depakote a good drug for him? He is also on Adderall 5mg and Vyvanse 40mg I am scared to give this to him because it says it is for seizures | Hello,Depakote drug is used for multiple things. It can be used for seizure, aggression, bipolar disorder, migraine etcetera. If your doctor has prescribed it, then it is better that you follow his prescription.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rohit Kothari | |
Suggest whether i am pregnant or not
Hello doctor, M 29 n v r planning to conceive. My LMP was 1st may n my cycle is usually 25-28 days. V consult a gynec for planning. I told her of my delay periods. After examining she told wil get periods in two days. But still no clues. Had pregnancy test at home. Test line was visible clearly but not as dark as C line. M i pregnant or not is bothering me, since gynec told me i will get periods in two days n no result as yet. Pls help. | Hallow Dear, The very fact that second line is visible, you are pregnant. However, the question is about the faint line (weak positive). If the test is performed too early, it may report weak positive. If the pregnancy is implanted somewhere outside the uterine cavity (ectopic pregnancy), also the test can be weak positive. To clarify the matter, please get ultrasonography done. If sac is seen within uterine cavity, it is normal pregnancy; otherwise it can be ectopic pregnancy. Such pregnancy does not grow and may rupture causing severe bleeding emergency requiring emergency surgical intervention with many units of blood transfusion. However, if diagnosed in unruptured state, it can be treated conservatively wioth medicines like Methotrexate. Please report to your Gynaecologist ASAP. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
How to get pregnant with pcos?
hello dr, i a having pcos problem abt 4 years... first my prescribed me metformin. but my heath is not improved that much. after that she suggested me a tablet named oo sure... and she td me that the egg is also rupturing.. for that i take fertomid.. now i want to get pregnant.. is it possible? please reply me... | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.The tablet metformin is good for pcos though you may have gut problems like nausea and diarrhea.You need to have a low calorie and low carbohydrate diet if you are overweight.Oosure is good for the quality if egg. You will need tab fertomid to induce egg growth and injection HCG to induce ovulation.If your husband count is good then you should time intercourse around ovulation.Please call back with reports if you have any questions and for detailed discussion regarding treatment.ThanksDr Bhagyashree | |
What causes frequent loose stool in an infant?
My baby makes 11 months on the 11th of this month . Lastnight she started making booboo back to back ,she woke up at 4 27am screaming so loud it scared me ☹ ! Today she has made booboo 3 times , its loose , watery and smells fishy ! What is causing this problem??! | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Main causes are 1. bottle feed 2. they inserted fingers into mouth resulting in viral GE 3. post viral and lactose intolerance rx : Avoid bottle feed during loose stools, give probiotic (Sporlac), ORSand coconut water, curd rice. Avoid outside/cows milk during loose stools and avoid wheat also. Just give rice based food items. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Stool sample positive for c-diff and frequent vomiting after taking metronidazole, now dehydration as kidneys not working?
My 69 y/o sister had arthoscopic shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago. 7 days ago she started have 10-15 diarreha movements daily. and after 7 days stool sample came back + for c-diff. She started on Metronidazole 2 days ago and had projectile frequent vomiting - became severely dehydrated and was admitted to hospital in FL last night at 3am. Her organs are shutting down due to kidneys not wanting to kick start and I.V. fluids distending her stomach. Is she dying? She is very healthy and athletic, but the c-diff has done her in. | Metronidazole does cause vomitting, you can she can take domstal before food for 3 times daily. nothing to worry it will settle. she can take lot of butter milk and semisolid food until the medication is over. Palmogranate fruit or freshly made juice works best | |
Suggest remedy to relieve pain due to degenerative disease
My fiance was recently diagonosed with degenerative disease in one knee. He has been to the dr who said aside from injections in his knee all he can do is stay active and take over the counter meds for pain. He is very active , his job is very physical and he has taken meds, bought a knee brace and using different kinds of ointments for his knee and still no relief. Is there anything you can suggest ,to help releve his pain ? | Hi, Thanks for your query I suggest you to do regular knee exercises. Avoid squatting and stair climbing as much as possible. Take diet rich in calcium and vit d.you can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Hope this helps you. Warm regards | |
Has lupus, coughing up blood, loosing weight. What could be the reason for thrush in mouth?
my sister is 54 has lupus, she recently had a few days of coughing up blood, her face definitely has the butterfly, she doesn't eat, she keeps losing weight, she always hurts and is tired, her mouth is full of thrush, the recently cut her finger off cuz they could not get the infection gone, her doctor told her last week to live the rest of her life to the fullest and they would do a cat scan to see if anything else might be going on but they thought it was just the lupus, what does this mean for my sister, what are they really saying | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood your concern. I'm sorry to say this but in my opinion lupus causes multi organ failure inside the body and the disease is incurable so the doctors might have said to live her last period of life happily. The medications used for this disease themselves might cause other side effects( could be reason for oral thrush) including osteoporosis, hypertension, myopathy. Prognosis is not so good and depends on degree of organ involvement. Hope it helped you. Thank you. | |
Abdomen pain. Urine analysis showed presence of puss cells, 10-12 HPF epithelial cells. Do i have kidney or urinary test infections?
Dear doctor, I am 26 years old female. Suffering from right lower abdomen pain while I am moving. My urin analysis showed presence of occassional puss cells and 10-12 HPF epithelial cells. Do I have kidney or urinary test infections? Other reports are normal. I dont have any urin related problem like difficulty in urination etc. Please help | Hello Thank you for your query Few pus cells may be present in the urine at any time and does not necessarily diagnose urinary tract infections (UTI). We need to get a urine culture done and if it grows any organisms, then we can think in terms of UTI. Pain of UTI is usually just below the umbilicus. Only if it is very severe it goes to the flanks. And usually associated with fever. Usually the pain does not increase with movement. So i don't think you have urinary infections. However it will be a wise idea to get a culture done. Also get an ultrasound abdomen because there are so many reasons for the kind of pain you are describing. A cyst in the ovary, appendicitis, colitis, gall stones can all cause such kind of pain. Hope that helps God bless you | |
Is it necessary to operate the calculus at ureto vesical junction found through sonography?
Sir I suffered sudden pain in my right side stomach I consulted doctor and they suggest sonography in which they said they is about 8 mm calculus at right ureto vesical junction. They had given medicine for 3 days and then said we need to operte does it is curable without operation | hi dear thanks for query on HCMyou need to meet urologist and get the calculus removed at the earliest.it is a large calculi hence wont come by medical line of treatment.it is simple procedure of cystoscopy and ureteroscopin retrival of stone.if delayed will affect the rt kidney permanently.thank you please get it removed at the earliest | |
Suggest treatment for red spotted rashes on baby's body
My 17 month old has large red spotted rash, some with pus coming to surface, but hasn't leaked, on her legs, arms, and some faint ones on her face. Has been like it for the past 24 hours. Not eating much either. She is around 10kgs, has little airways, and recently had pus in her throat, fluid in her ears, and crackly chest. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red spotted rashes on baby's body. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like contact dermatitis can be caused by coming into contact with allergen, allergic reaction , side effects or certain medicines , sensitivity to sunlight , eczema and psoriasis . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper personal hygiene , take Zyrtec one a day and apply cold compresses to reduce the itchiness and inflammation. Consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test , test for allergy and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics , anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressants.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Suggest medications for sores in the sides of tounge
Hey I have these sores on the sides of my tongue and I was thinking they were from my mouth being dry and I grind my teeth when I sleep so I think friction caused the sores, is there any kind of cream or gel that I can apply on the sores for pain relief? | HiWellcome to Health care MagicThanks for asking.I have read your answer in detail and will try my best to answer it in detail..1- Nystatin drops2- Somogel Take care of mouth hygiene brush twice a dayDont scraoe off the sores I hope that answers your question if you have any follow up question please don't hesitate to ask | |
How can chronic backache due to osteoporosis be treated?
Hi Doc, my mom is 78 years old and she has chronic Osteoporosis back Pain. She cannot bend forward even for a few seconds. It has been over 15 years since she has this pain. She only gets some relief when she uses a back-pillow and sits down. She has constipation problem as well. She is allergic to penicillin. Is there any treatment? | Hi, You can consult an orthopedics and get an MRI scan to assess the extent and location of the disease. As of now she can take drugs like Tramadol for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Is brown bleeding a side effect of depo provera?
hi i have been on the depo provera for nearly a year now and i am now experiencing dark brown bleeding, is this a common side effect of the depo injection or is it an early sign of pregnancy, i read that break through bleeding is a sign of early pregnancy and this is getting me worried | Hello, It could be either, but is more likely just some irregular bleeding from the depo, if you have been getting the shots regularly. Take a pregnancy test to make sure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Kathy Robinson, General & Family Physician | |
What does this MRI report indicate?
My mother-in-law has been suffering from Parkinson s disease for 15 years, although it is not the kind that gives her much tremor. However, she is now declining mentally and has brain atrophy and her recent mri showed small white spots on the pons. What could that signify? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dementia is a common phenomena in someone suffering for a long time with Parkinson's disease, so some degree of brain atrophy is expected after 15 years. You do not state her age, but some atrophy is expected in all of us as we age as well. So the atrophy in itself doesn't signify much. As for the white spots in the pons it is hard to say, it would be useful to have the full report in order to know how those spots look in different sequences. The most likely guess would be age related changes in the small blood vessels but the complete report is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What does the following follicular study report suggest?
My follicle size in 10th days 27 into 17.8 mm and it was decreasing on 12th day 25 into 16 with irregular walls on 15th day 24 into 13.6 mm with irregular walls and endometrium thickness is 10 mm if HCG injection is taken means if it is possible to conceive please answer me | Hi, I think there can be a chance to get pregnant. Take progesterone like susten or duphaston for 2 weeks. Get a pregnancy test done after that. If positive, consult your doctor. If negative, go for a baseline scan on day 2 of the period. You can try ovulation induction with timed intercourse for conceiving. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Hope it helps. | |
Suggest treatment for my jaw and red gums caused due to injury
Hello, I got punched in my jaw and my gums are a bit red and my teeth hurt. They hurt when I apply pressure either to the back of the tooth or to the front, it's not a pain like the one you have when you have a cavity. It's been going on for about a week and I am wondering if I need to wait for them to heal or go see a doctor. | Hello DearThanks for your query. First of all be relaxed, I will be most happy if I could help you out so no need to worry much.I have gone through your query.As you have mentioned that you got hit on the jaw a week before and still pain is there.U didnt mentioned if you have taken any medication for the same.Since you are having on applying pressure to the teeth, there should be some injury to the tooth/teeth and the supporting structure.•I advice you to get an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible and get a thorough clinical examination done along with the radiograph to rule out any type of tooth or jaw injury. Meanwhile you can take over the counter pain killer tablet for example ibuprofen tablet thrice daily for 2-3 days till you get your appointment with the dentist.• Apply topical gel like Metrogyl-Dg Forte or Rexidine-M gel (commonly chlorhexidine and metronidazole combination) on the affected area of the gums. Use it thrice daily for 4-5 days.Hope this will help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are free to ask any time. Thank You and Take CareRegards | |
What causes pus filled bump on nose of a 8 year old?
my daughter aged 8 years had few swellings on her nose with pus, she was taken to a dermatologist and a mantoux test was done it it revealed 21mm x 23mm, we do not have history of TB in our immediate family, bt my brother had during his childhood. no recent history of vaccines given. | since mantoux is positive ,it needs antitubercular drugs and hence acoording weight of the child it can be started and does not need any worry because you can get cured with treatment,ok | |
What does the patechiae and large bruise indicate due to lung cancer?
Hi, My mom is 6 months into her diagnosis of lung cancer and she is bedridden from a ruptured brain aneurysm she developed 4 years ago. We do get her up into a wheelchair from time to time and the last time we did that was on Christmas day. She was in a wheelchair for about 3 hours and then we put her in the recliner for a few hours. When we put her back to bed we noticed petechiae on her lower extremities. We have also noticed that she is bruising easier with various locations throughout her body. I was alarmed to see a large bruise on her left breast. She does not seem to be uncomfortable and is still eating and drinking(although not as well), but she is sleeping a lot more. I want to know mostly if this is a normal sign of her impending death. Thanks, Lynn | Petechiae and bruising is a sign of low platelets and or low coagulation factors (proteins made by the liver that help form clots & stop bleeding). The cause of low platelets can be many & cancer especially can confound other organ systems & cells in the body. It would be very reasonable to have a complete blood count performed on your mother's blood & a physical examination to try to determine the cause of the bruising. | |
Will my daughter be asthmatic?
Both my mother and mother-in-law are asthmatic and what are the chances that my daughter will be asthmatic? | if both parents are asthmatic , the chance of child being asthmatic is 50-60%, if one parent is asthmatic the chance is 30% | |
What causes hair fall and thinning?
my wife is an SLE patient, which is under control with no apparent symptoms of the disease. she has problems of hair fall since long. her SLE doc says that her SLE is perfectly under control and her hair fall problem is not related to it. of late her hair fall has increased and her hair is thinning. what can be her problem. | My DearWelcome to Healthcaremagic!I have analyzed your wife's details.SLE is an auto-immune disease which means that disease in which body mounts an attack against one of its normal components through the agency of immune system. Such diseases tend to behave unpredictably with more than one organ or type of tissue being affected simultaneously or in turns.I have every reason to conclude, based upon my experience with considerable number of not only SLE, but other auto immune diseases as well, that hair fall is quite common an occurrence with any of those conditions.However, the future is full of hope and there is a lot that you can ask her to do to get relief.1 massaging should be gentle2 no harsh shampoos3 only dry hairs to be combed or preferably brushed as wet hairs are likelier to fall off easily4 balanced diet and avoidance of hair chemicals and parlor procedures.I would prefer to give Biotin tablets to such patients as that helps most of them.Hopefully you will revert to use with positive news.Best wishes | |
Is there any way to cure lump in knee?
I have a hard lump on the outside of my left kneecap-feels like its on a tendon and sometimes it gets stuck and I can t bend my knee until the lump pops into place. almost as if the lump gets in the way of normal tendon movement. also there are more hard but painless knots that seem to have grown on knee tendons and /or ligaments. what could they possibly be? anyway to improve and shrink these lesions without surgery? | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this knee lump, I would come up with two possibilities:1. a partly dislocated patella !2. synovial effusion, reactive synovitis, loose bodies, bursa or tendinitis etc.! Well, this is a fairly common benign disease of the patella and knee joint !I suggest you to go for an X-ray and FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!Regarding treatment, physiotherapy and limited exercises are recommended under orthopedic supervision!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. | |
Suggest treatment for gynecomastia
please tell me man boobs can be reduce by bilateral treatment and if yes, how many cost and visits for relief of man boobs. My particulars are as under:- age 48 years height 5.7, WEIGHT 65 K.G. , MEDICAL HISTORY : I HAVE TAKEN TREATMENT OF LUKEDERMA(ALLOPATHIC) IN THE AGE OF 25 YEAR COUNTINUTE BY TWO YEARS FROM SKIN INSTITUTE DELHI. | Hi, First of all you should be diagnosed as having gymnacomastia. After the age of 40 it is common to have male boobs because of the sagging nature of the muscles there. Secondly heredity, lack of exercise also contributes. Physical exercise can help you tighten the chest muscles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Suggest treatment for lumps under skin
Hey doc got lumps under my skin its not painful but needs remove some of those which I feel is visible 2 are under my arm 2 on my back and one on my rite leg above my knee joint,I needa know how many days does it takes to heal and what is the cost needa doc which is in andheri mumbai 61 | Welcome to health care magic. 1.Pain less lumps under the skin under arm, leg possibly due to the lymph nodal enlargement. which are seen of any infection / inflammation localised or systemic cause this symptoms.2.And also seems like some systemic pathology.3.You need to get complete blood picture, and ultrasound scan of the area of lumps. Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lumps, its source and extensions.4.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology would help to know the cells involving.5.You need to see a surgeon in any hospital hear your area. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
What causes numbness and pain in the legs?
Hi, I have been having a lot of issues lately and im not sure if they come from the same thing. For about two years now my legs and feet have been stiff and hurt in the morning and I have also been going to the bathroom with upset stomach with almost everything I eat for about 2 years. I ve been coping with it. About three months ago my lower left back started hurting after standing through out the day into sleeping at night. So I never really have relief from the pain. My legs alternate numbness through out different days, standing or sitting periods. I went to the ER the other day because my whole left leg was numb and weird feeling, they did an x ray of my back everything came back ok. Also for about a year now a few times a month I would have spells of blood in my stool, not a lot maybe a day or so, but in Nov and Dec I had blood in my stool everytime I went to the bathroom for about 5 days in a row. Im trying to figure out if I need to go to a digestive specialist or a neurologist. I am a 26 year old female. | Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible neuropathic causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Will previous sexual abuse affect the pregnancy?
When I was at the age of 7 or 8 years(i dont know exactly) i was forced for sex with a boy his age may be 15 to 18( dont know exactly)... now i am 25 years old i got married now will it affect my pregancy now? I am not getting period reguarly after marriage.... i am having black dots on my breast.......I am very worried now..... | Hello dear,I understand your concern.Iam sorry for your condition.In my opinion the sexual abuse in past is neither going to affect your future pregnancy nor it will prevent the pregnancy.There are various causes for irregular periods like thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD),high prolactin level, anaemia, overweight, obesity,stress etc.So the above causes should be ruled out by necessary investigations like ultrasound,thyroid profile,HB,serum prolactin etc.Weight reduction in case if you are overweight or obesity will be helpful.So adapt healthy lifestyle like exercise daily and healthy nutritional diet.Avoidance of stress and anxiety regarding pregnancy or any is very much important as they cause hormonal imbalance and cause irregular periods and delay fertility.Don't worry periods become regular once the cause is treated.Also regular intercourse increases the conception chances.Nothing to worry.Hope this helps.Best regards... | |
Q. My eyes are watery, red, and itchy, with dark circles around. Is it an allergy?
My age is 20, one of our relative informed us to contact you as we needed it badly I have eczema and I have been taking medications from 5 years with multiple doctors with no end results... some worked some didn't main problem is I have running nose( from 3 years), skin gets round around mouth with black scars, full black rough skin on the neck and past 6 months I have got allergy in eye's with watery eyes, sometimes redness, itching and full dark circles around the eyes.. I have been consulting with one a doctor from 6 months... I'll Share the prescription which she gave thrice in 2 months and was informed to use only for 15 days not more than that but after 15 days now again I have got severe eye pain in and surrounding on dark circles I have also checked with eye doctor and they gave multiple ointments and drops which didn't worked out requesting you please help with prescribing similar medicines which will help me with issue. | Hi I went through all pictures and prescription s The problem what you have is ATOPIC DERMATITIS It's a disease that is not infection but your immunity will be working abruptly and uncontrollably Triggers are food, dust, any bite or cosmetic s It's a lifelong problem presenting with different issues at different ages You have PERIORAL DERMATITIS, OCULAR DERMATITIS, ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND CONJUNCTIVITIS... ITs all because of your Atopy Please start on Tab Defcort 6mg twice a day for 1 week 1_0_1 After one week tab Defcort once a day for 1 week 1_0_0 Tab Taxim O 200 twice a day for 5 days (few areas infected) Tab Xyzal M (Levocetrizine +Monteleukast) = 1/2_0_1(half morning night 1 tablet) 3 weeks (for itching) Zensoft Max or Cetaphil lotion .. Morning on spots Momate F cream mix with Calosoft AF lotion.. Night.. On the spots Drink lot of water Review after 3 weeks Stop all triggers Take care | |
What causes thumb numbness with no sensation, vision problems and knee weakness?
My left thumb is numb from the joint to the tip; I can press on it with no sensation and it s been like this for 9 days now; also I have temporary vision changes where everything is the same color and last for about 5 to 15 minutes; I ve experienced the vision changes approximately 10 times in the past 2 years; I ll also occasionally get weak at the knees and feel as though I can t stand but that usually passes once I push through it; I m not an anxious person but lately I ve been feeling anxious | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to be having neurological disease. You can get MRI of your brain. You are advised to consult neurologist for it. Mecobalamine may be helpful. Vitamin and trace elements supplements are helpful. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
Can autism be treated with stem cell transplantation?
Respected Dr.B.S .Rajpoot, Namaskar. First of all I will congratulate u for treating the autistic child of 15 years by transplanting the stem cell. It is a historic research in the disability field particularly in the case of autism. For the last so many years there was no treatment of autism. Stem cell transplantation will prove a sparking future in the life of disabled persons having a Mental Retardation, Autism, Cerebral palsy and Down syndrome problem etc. I am residing in small town of Shimla H.P. My son is having Autism and he is 23 years old. As u R aware that the Autism is a brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate with and relate to others. With autism, the different areas of the brain fail to work together. Most people with autism will always have some trouble relating to speech. But early diagnosis and treatment have helped more and more people with autism to reach their full potential. But in my case my son has been diagnosed by 300 Doctors but with no improvement in his speech / memory/IQ level. He don t have allergy with any food. He can’t speak, some time he become an aggressive mood. He will have to support by the parents to his day to day routine work. Physically he is all right. In the light of above please suggest me can my son be treated by stem cell transplantation therapy? . Early response will be appreciated please. With warm regards. Sincerely yours C.L.TEGTA, MOBILE 0000 AND 0000. | Hi, First of all, the stem cells therapy has been used successfully in the treatment of spinal cord injury. In the other neurological disorders, the stem cells therapy are under trial. Second, the treatment of autism is divided into three parts: the medical treatment, psychological treatment and diet control. The psychological treatment helps the patient learn more social skills. The diet rich in tryptophan such as Turkey breast,a banana with milk,dates with milk and honey with milk can help control aggressive behavior. Moreover, folic acid and omega 3 supplement once per day before meals every other day can help the patient. Too much saturated fat, artificial additives, salt in food can make the symptoms worse. Tomatoes, spinach and canned food can also make the symptoms worse. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mustafa, Neurologist | |
Q. My baby has loose motions and frequently vomits after a feed. Please help.
Hello doctor, My 3-month-old baby is sick. He is not taking breastmilk but drinks a little water by spoon. He has loose motions. I have tried few medicines but he has not stopped vomiting frequently after feeding. I have tried giving antibiotics twice but it increased the loose motion and it does not go. Sometimes, he murmurs during sleep. He is fussy, needs company and want us to play and talk with him all the time. He feels comfortable only on sitting or lying on our shoulder. Please help. | Hello. Your child seems very fine because he has got a good weight gain. Now, coming over to your problems, your child is suffering from simple viral infection because multiple systems are involved like the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract. To deal with the respiratory problem, I suggest Maxtra drops (Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine) for your baby 0.3 ml thrice daily for five days. Put Nasivion nasal drops (Oxymetazoline) one to two drops both nostril thrice daily and use Nasoclear drops (Benzalkonium Chloride and Sodium Chloride) one to two drops in both nostrils five to six times. This will take care of the cold. The baby is fussy and prefers sleeping on the shoulder because the baby's nose is blocked and is unable to breathe properly when he sleeps down. Regarding loose stools, I suggest you get a stools routine and stool for reducing substance tests. If the reducing substance is positive, then you should give your baby Isomil. This is a lactose-free milk. This should be given for 14 days. You can feed him using a bottle because spoon and Katori (cup) takes a long time to feed and the baby will get irritated. Just take care of the hygiene issue. Antibiotics like Amoxyclav will cause loose stools. Although your doctor has prescribed it, in my opinion, it is not at all needed. If you have any more queries do message and ask. For more information consult a paediatrician online --> | |
Early pregnancy, USG showed single intrauterine fetus with sub-serous fibroid. Danger sign?
I am 6 weeks 5 days pregnant I had USG today which said that every thing is ok and its showing single living intrauterin fetus is seen , associate with a tiney subserous fibroid is seen in anterior wall of body of uterus . Then also doc suggested Susten VT 200 (once a day for 4 weeks). My question is that is fibroid? and is there any problem?? | hello,.You are carrying 6wk plus pregnancy with subserous fibroid.It is one type of fibroid and more common. It is not harmful to baby.If size is small, then need not to be much worried.Follow advice of your doctor and check up as per schedule.Alarming sign is unusual heavy bleeding during delivery if fibroid size is large. So be careful about that.Take healthy diet,proper rest and avoid heavy work.Be well. | |
What causes anemia and torn meniscus?
My husband is anemic. The dr. wants his number at 14 and it is 12 after taking iron pills and eating iron- rich foods. He is also dealing with siatica and a torn miniscus. He thinks he s falling apsrt at age 61. This is the first health issue he s had for any length of time. | helloHb level 12-15 is okay,yes iron rich green vegetables,banana,pomengranate,spinach will take care of mild borderline anemia....sciatica can be taken care by physical therapy,lumbo-sacral belt,back exercises, bd rest....torn meniscus can be treated with arthroscopic surgery by an arthroscopist by minimal invasive surgeryconsult an orthopedic surgeon for this.torn meniscus is by abnormal stress or injury of knee usually twisting and shearing force , common with footballers.scitica is caused by osteoarthritis in spine with bone spurs outgrowths impinging nerve roots at intervertebral foramina .cause is degenerative disease of spine with advancing age,increased occupational stressthanks | |
Will vulval fibroma cause infertility?
I was 30 years old. recently i have surgery of my vulval fibroma. i was married last 3 year ago but i have no child, my all reports are normal. it is possible due to vulval fibroma, i became not a mother? There is any problem in future due to vulval fibroma?Please answer my queries | Dear member,I am Dr Bhagyashree. Consultant obgyn specialist.Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.The vulval fibroma had nothing to do with infertility as long as it doesn't interfere with intercourse.The reasons for not conceiving are multiple.Husband's semen analysis should be done first.You will need basic scan and blood tests to check any infection , uterus and ovarian function including ovulation. Usually by these simple tests we can decide where is the problem and treat accordingly.Please write back with any doubts .ThanksDr bhagyashree. | |
Is hair loss hereditary?
Hi, My dad has a hair loss problem, and my brother started to lose his hair when he was 18. Is this because of genes and will i suffer hair loss too? and is it normal if u lose more than 30 of ur hair a day? because every time i woke up or taking a shower, some of my hairs are dropping. Im 18 .. thank you for helping me ! | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having androgenic alopecia, my treatment advice is - 1. Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition. So it can occur in next generation of family. 2. It is can controlled up to certain age by proper treatment. 3. Apply a minoxidil 2 % solution twice daily on affected scalp.4. Other treatment options are oral finasteride and mesotherapy done by a dermato-surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
how to treat small bulge near neck in a 10 years old child?
hi ,i am mrs .renu.my daughter is 10 years old, this is the 1st time i am noticing a small bulge near the sideof her neck,it seems to belike a vein is buldged and she is finding it very painful since morning .this is the third time she is facing the problem.can u pls tell whats her problem | Hi...by what you quote this looks like a cervical adenopathy and there are many reasons for it - most common being insignificant lymphadenopathy. If your kid is not having weight loss or severe loss of appetite or anemia, you need not worry it. But if she develops fever and if the swelling is increasing in size rapidly, it is better to seek medical attention.regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Root canal. Shot of novicaine. Had numbness, ear pain. Taken inbuprofen. Worry?
I was having a root canal and during the procedure my dentist had to stop to give me another shot of novicaine. My tooth was thobbing and my head was aching, in addidtion to my ear. After the shot took effect, I could not feel any more pain.A couple of hours after being home my ear really started to ache. I rubbed it and there was blood coming from the inside. There was not a lot, but my ear still aches, even after taking ibuprofen and a vicidin.Should I be worried?Katrina | Hello Katrina, The pain is due to the infected vital pulp remaining within the canals. Usually during root canal procedures,such difficulties are common. The ear pain has stopped for a while due to the action of analgesic you had taken in. Once the action of medicine has completed,the pain reappears. Please do visit your dentist and get the entire pulp removed. Take complete course of antibiotics too. Maintain oral hygiene well. Use soft interdental toothbrush to clean your teeth. Use chlorhexidine mouthrinse to gargle. Avoid stressful jobs. Take complete rest. Hope this helps. | |
Suggest treatment for pearly penile papules around the penis head
I have been doing research and I believe I have ppp around the head of my penis. I have had it since I was about 14 and it has never gotten better or worse. I have recently noticed the same small white bumps on my lips and was wondering if it s the same or if I should be concerned | Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic! Pearly papules in the penis is normal and nothing to be worried about. If it causes pain and swelling then it is a different matter and a consult with a Urologist might be needed. Thank You. | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for hip pain
I ve been going to yoga classes for almost a year now. Lately, my right hip has been bothering me. I initially thought that I might be sleeping too much on my right side at night. Lately I have been experiencing a burning itching pain from below my hip down my right thigh. Could this be bursitis? If it is what can I do to make this better? | there could be many conditions bursitis could be one such.An xray of hip will help make the condition clear.Pain killers for few weeks can help treating such conditions.Kindly consider consulting orthopedist. | |
What is the treatment for varicocele problem in the scrotum?
doctor two and half yrs before i got married but upto still we dont have child because im have varicocele peoblem in my left side of scrotum. last month i have taken semen analyze but only 10 million count was present. I consulted many doctors they suggested many drugs but there was no use.Now im consulting siddha doctor.please suggest me how to cure this varicocele problem. | Hi.I had gone through your query.Do not panic and relax.Varicocele is associated with male infertility and it is treatable condition.No medicine can help.Only one treatment exist and that is surgical correction.Only indication for surgery is infertility.10 million count still enough to be a father. If you tried and not able to do then go for surgeon opinion.There are reports that sperm count will increase after surgery.Pain in scrotum can be treated with analgesic and wear tight undergarment or scrotal bike to reduce discomfort.I hope i have answered your query.Thank you. | |
What is the size of the follicle which produces good quality of egg ?
Hi doc, my wife had undergone follicle study on my 15th days of cycle. Sonography report shown Lt. Overy follicle 27.6mm and E. Thickness 11.4. Not raptured after given injection Zy HCG 10000. What is the reason. What is the maximum size of follicle which produce a good quality of eggs after raptured., my wife had undergone follicle study on my 12th day and report shown Lt ovaian follicle 18.5mm and Endometrial thickness 8.0mm But the egg is not ruptured after given Injection Zy HCG 10,000 on 12th day. After follicular study done on 14th days Lt. ovarian seen 23.0 mm and E. thickness is 10.5. When will be egg raptured and what is the reason for not rapture after given injection Zy HCG 10000. Rapture of egg depends on size or days of cycle. Before last to last cycle (April month) follicle raptured on 18th days of cycle and it was Lt. Overy follicle 19.5mm and E. thickness 10mm after given inject Zy HCG 5000. Please explain. | The rupture of the follicle depends on the hormonal levels and also the size of the follicle.A follicle at to be at least 18-22 mm in sixe before hcg can be given. From your history,it seems your wife has late ovulation.Repeat another scan on day 18th. | |
Suggest treatment for joint hypermobility syndrome
Hello! I just found out that all my physical problems is becuase I have the Joint Hypermobility syndrome, well it all makes sense but im in my twenties and have not been able to run for 8 years due to the severe pain it causes. I have a messed up knee due to it going out of place, arthrosis in feet and back etc... I would like to know if there is any known successful treatment to this as I have a full time job (been off however for 5 months now) but want to know if it cane be healed or if I have to learn to live with what I have now. My husband is about to leave me cause he is so fed up and thinks it can be handled and that I just dont want to (!!!) but I cannot get anything across to him nor my boss either. Any good advices? | Hi, You will have to make a very determined effort to manage your condition. Hyper mobility cannot be cured but you can protect the excessively mobile joints keeping the muscles strong and addressing the arthritis problem. Firstly the hyper mobile joints need to be braced for protection.These braces need to be light weight,easy to use and washable. the muscles around the joint which move the joint should be strengthened by a training program under supervision. Your knee is giving way so needs to be supported by a brace and a exercise regimen started. The knee specialist should tell you if and when ligament repair can be done for you. The back and feet needs exam by a specialist,relevant x rays taken to asses the degree of arthrosis. Steroid injections can help in early stages.You will need pain medications to suit your pain pattern. Hydrotherapy will help really well with underwater exercises for the whole body. Show your determination to your husband and boss and set off to change your lifestyle. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. George Verghese | |
Diagnosed with Potts Spine, on anti-TB drugs. Alarming weight loss, experiencing flatulence. How to gain weight ?
My father is 74 and has been diagnosed with Potts Spine . He has been taking anti tb drugs now for 22 days. We are seeing an alarming weight loss in him. Because he is on bed rest, he is also experiencing flatulence and related discomfort. When can we expect him. To regain weight? And what can we do to counter the daily flatulence? | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).Weight loss is common in tuberculosis.To gain weight give him high protein and caloric diet. High proteins are found in cheese, soyabean, pulses, eggs without yolk and non veg meals. It is also available in artificial made products available in market like whey proteins. Also he can take appetizer like cyprohepatadine which can increase his appetiteFor flatulence:1. Avoid carbonated drinks, wine or beer2.Avoid smoking if he do3. take black tea and add cardamom and ginger to it and take them with meals4. Don't forget to close mouth while chewing food5.Eat slowly6. Take a proton pump inhibitor along with a prokinetic agent7. Take Tablets that contain enzymes protease, amylase, lipase with mealsTake tablet GasexI hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon. |
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