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Suggest remedy for tooth abscess under the lips
First I have no health insurance so I do not want to go to the hospital unless I may die or be disfigured........I have a very large uncomfortably painful front tooth abscess under my lip and nose and into my cheek its been 3 days I am getting more and more uncomfortable... | Hi Dear,Understanding your concern.As per your query you have symptoms of swelling under lip related to tooth along with swelling extending to nose region is mainly because of formation of pus in one of the tooth in anterior tooth region. there must be carious lesion or badly decayed tooth which caused accumulation of ... | |
Suggest treatment for severe back ache after child birth
hi doctors..............i'm sinju from kerala, india... now a days have moderate to severe back ache.... from the last 4 or 5 days... i happened to carrry my 2 yr old son continuously for almost 4 hrs... from that day i have this back pain... my son's delivery w... | Such back pains are common in indian scenario in nursing mothers.carrying child gives strain to back muscles.back pain is also common after both lscs or normal delivery.u need not worry much about it.it does not seem like ivdp.just keep some precautions.avoid forward bending and lifting weights.start low dose analgesic... | |
What causes back pain and tingling sensation on the thigh?
I have moderate to severe back pain most of the time my MRI shows arthritic spur complexes, slippage of L4 on to L5, central canal stenosis, numbness,tingling, and burning on side of right thigh. Already had my ACDF at C6/7. Bulging duc at C2-5 Is this somethi... | Hello,As per your symptoms and MRI findings,I suggest you to do back exercises and take precautions like not lifting heavy weights ,bending forward etc.A dose of epidural steroid injection might be helpful and if not relieved , may need to consult spine surgeon for a decision regarding surgeryHope this helps | |
Can I impregnate my wife with puss cell in sperm?
i has injury on testis 1 and half year ego, i am feeling pain during running, lifting some thing or going through stirs and have little swelling on testis, pus cells detected during sperm analysis. i got married 4 months back since then we are triying to have child but... | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, you will not make your wife pregnant with pus cells in the semen. Pus cells in the semen is suggestive of infection. I advice you to first clear the infection from the semen otherw... | |
What does this complete blood count test report indicate?
Hello doctor, 2 days before I had complete blood count test in which I found my EOSINOPHILS range is 8.1.., Absolute Lymphocytes count is 3.25 & Absoute Eosinophilia count is0.72, I request you to suggest if any symptons regarding diseases.. thanking you waitin... | Hi, Your absolute lymphocyte count is just above the normal range. I am not worried about it. But your eosinophil count is significantly increased. Reasons for eosinophilia enclude intestinal worms, allergic reactions, certain drugs, skin problems and autoimmune diseases. There are several other causes for increased eo... | |
What caused the back pain here?
I have back pain in my lower left side, came on suddenly on the tennis court. I thought it was a muscle but advil did nothing for it Some one said it could be my kidneys. If its a strain, I ll rest, if it s my kidneys I should see a doctor. How can I tell for sure what it is? | Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic.Looking to your query it is likely that to be muscular pain.Treatment of it is analgesic (diclofenac 50mg )three times a day ALONG WITH OMEPRAZOLE 20MG DAILY. if this pain is spasmodic and radiating towards abdominal anteriorly or you are having problem in urine then it can be pain due t... | |
Suggest treatment for an intracerebral hemorrhage
My wife had an intracerebral hemorrhage about five months ago. She was hospitalized 77 days from intensive, intermediate, post acute and then a rehab center. Since she s been home she sleeps at least 14 hours every day. Why does she feel tired all the time? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Intracranial bleeds from aneurysms or other bleeding source has a well known reputation for causing patients to be excessively sleepy, tired, and fatigued. Your wife is advised to be worked up fully for other causes of fatigue ... | |
What causes painful round bruise on the abdomen?
Hello, two days ago, I noticed a small round bruise (about size of a quarter) on my lower right abdomen. I haven t run into anything, so I m not sure where it came from. Today, it s a little sore. I am roughly 100lbs overweight but I do walk 2 miles/day & sometimes more... | Hi.These can be a fugal infection or an insect bite or just an allergy. Consult a Doctor to confirm and then only take treatment . | |
Blood during bowel movement. OBT positive, US showed gall stones. Root cause of OBT?
Hi, I m 36 y.o. I m currently experiencing blood when I defecate. So, I had my stool occult blood test and I was found positive. I also had my ultrasound test and I was positive with gallstones. May I know your view on this considerin... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,You are having basically 2 medical issues first one is GIT blood loss and Gall stone.Usually GIT blood loss result in Iron deficiency anemia, this blood can come from upper portion of GIT that is stomach, Duodenum where Acid peptic disease and ulcers are common cause,other common cause is use of alcoh... | |
What causes pain in the testicles and discharge while sleeping?
hi four month ago one night I am sleeping I don't know what happend to my testest next morring when I walk up I see some thing in my trouser like water then I feel too much pain slowely slowely pain is finish now my testes is loose hang when my body is co... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. What happened was a month ago. Any condition that causes inflammation or an infection of the structures that contribute to ejaculation or in the surrounding area may result in painful ejaculation. The incidence of painful ejaculation is more common among men o... | |
Suggest remedy to remove side effects of the pacitane
Hello Sir, My name isVinay & I am having a specific task focal dystonia i.e. writer s cramp since 2006. My neurology advised me to take tab Pacitane 2mg.I am having that but I cant bear side effects of that medicine.What to do remove side effects of the pacitane wh... | Hello, For dry mouth you can use a candy or gum, For constipation, maintain a healthy diet rich in fiber and drink a lot of liquids. To remove Nausea and vomiting use ginger and eat in small portions. And make things that make you feel happy. Hope my answer was helpful! Let me know if i can assist you further. Regards,... | |
What causes decay of nails after stent implant in heart?
Two years ago, I had a stent implant in my heart. When I got home from the hospital I noticed blood under the big toe nail. There was not injury to this toe. I eventually lost the nail. When the new nail was about halfway grown out, I lost the nail again. The th... | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.Having pains in your leg and finger and the lost of the nail is not normal.It means having problems whith the blood supply of your extremities.The fact that you had ... | |
Suggest treatment for trigunal nuralgia on the facial nerves
I am speaking on behalf of my father, Mr. Nirmal Chandra Banerjee, aged 84 years, residing in Kolkata. For the past 10 years or so he has been suffering with trigunal nuralgia on the facial nerves. he was under treatment of Dr. Prasanjit Chakrabarty, associ... | I am not in favor of chemodenervation of facial derivations of the trigeminal nerve nor do I favor ablation of the nucleus (even worse). Good tissue can be lost in the process and not only that the treatments are temporary at best. I understand that the pain must be terrible but I would recommend looking at other appro... | |
Suggest remedy for tooth infection
My Dad who is 81 and has 1/4 heart functioning thanks to Congestive Heart Failure had an infected tooth for weeks and then had it pulled. His pain was so bad he was mistakenly taking cvs brand Aleeve thinking it was Tylenol every 4 hours for 10 days as he is also blind thanks to Macu... | HelloHis hand numbness has nothing to do with the removal of a tooth. Mostly it is caused due to irregular flow of blood to his arm due to his posture when lying down.thank you | |
Why am i suffering from hotness in knee after removal of K-wires?
4 months ago i had process on my knee to removal of internal fixation (k-wires) , but i still suffer from hotness in my knee and went i do some effort i fell nausea and more usual tried , what do advice me to do ? i am not working now for more than 12 m... | Hello, It is due to local inflammation and will settle by itself. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can a... | |
Q. For how long do I have to take Sporlac for IBS?
Hi doctor, I am suffering from IBS for past one month. I have been taking Sporlac tablet from last 10 days. If I stop taking Sporlac I am suffering from heavy constipation. For how long I have to take Sporlac? | Hello. Sporlac contains lactobacillus and can be prescribed for 10 to 14 days. But duration is decided according to the need of it. Irritable bowel syndrome is functional bowel problem and stress is related to it. So, try to avoid stress if you are taking. Yoga, meditation are beneficial for that. Lubiprostone is a spe... | |
How to cure diarrhoea in kids?
My 13 month old daughter started having diarrhea today and then just a few minutes ago she had some more and it had like a pink mucus in the diaper...what does this mean? Its too late to take her to the doc tonight and I am freaking out so I just want to know what this could be..she does... | HI...please do not worry. It seems like a viral diarrhea. Unless there is blood in motion you need not worry.Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There... | |
What causes low RBC count?
I am a male aged 58 and my GP has just informed me that my red blood cell count is 119, which he said is low, when is should be 140. We did not have time to discuss the implications of this, but I have just got better from a urinary water infection. Could this recent infection be the possibl... | If your red blood count results are below the standard range, it may be due to: Anemia Bone marrow failure Cancer Leukemia Multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells) An erythropoietin deficiency Excessive bleeding Hemolysis (red blood cell destruction) due to transfusions Blood vessel injury Maln... | |
Abscess in gum, oozing yellow fluid, no pain. What is it?
Two years ago a pimple appeared on my gums just above my right front tooth (#8). After breaking it, the abcess reappeared after days had passed and has continued to reappear. At times it seemed like the problem had disappeared but has always reappeared. Now, by... | Hi, Looking to your problem,this is developed through some trauma may be some 3-4 years back, This is known as PERIAPICAL ABSCESS which is related to right front tooth. Donot ignore it ,otherwise your bone is resorbing through chronic infection and as a result of that your tooth will become lose ,it may fall down an... | |
Why do antidepressants stop working after years?
Why do antidepressants stop working? I know that the brain gets used to them and shuffles the neurotransmitters around. But I have been on them for many years and notice changes with memory and other issues and have concerns. Thanks also none of the psychiatrists valid... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us, The possible reasons for the problems you are facing may be recurrence of the disorder despite the intake of antidepressants, which may happen if there is a stressor in your life or you are finding it difficult to cope with some situation currently going on in your life. The other possibil... | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the groin area
Hello, so I went to the beach a week and half ago. While at the beach I noticed I had this this hard firm lump under my skin in the side of my upper leg (groin area). This lump caused the skin right above it to become red. I did the only thing a paranoid man and w... | Hi,Dear Thanks for the query to HCM virtual Clinic.I studied your query with available details given in your query.I understood your health concerns.Cause for the groin lump(painful)-From the facts and story of your query, you seem to have a recurrent boil/hairfollulitis with diabetes which needs to be ruled out/Soft C... | |
Can meningitis be a cause of small dark spot on my shoulder ?
Hello, This morning i woke up to find a small mark on my shoulder . it looks like a love bite. i have been feeling tired and withdrawn. i have knocked my shoulder so do not think it could be a bruise . i am worried. do you think it could be meningitis? than... | Hi, Welcome to HCM, It seems that you might have some poisonous insect bite during night giving you feeling of tiredness. Take some antihistamine like Levo cetrizine and you will be alright. Ok and bye. | |
Reason for child not having proper growth?
My 8 yr old grandson was a healthy, chubby baby in the 50th percentile on the growth charts until he was about 8-9 months. He began to slide, and dropped off the scale completely by the time he was 6 yrs old. He now weighs 42 lbs., his younger 6 yr old sister weighs 45 lbs., ... | your child has failure to thrive (FTT), this may be due to many reason, including parasitic infestation. you also stated that he is always sick with something, if you describe it properly from which disease he is suffering it may help in diagnosing. | |
Dry itchy legs. Dark splotches found. Cause?
I have been scratching my legs because they felt really dry, but when I looked down after awhile I noticed that my legs had dark splotches all over them. I'm not sure if I scratched so much that I created these splotches or if the splotches themselves are why my legs itch.... | Hi, you are having xerosis of legs,i.e. dry skin of legs. You are having severe itching. Blotchy patches may be ecchymosis due to severe scratching. Rule out anaemia, DM,thyroid dysfunction or other internal diseases by blood testing. Apply emollient containig liquid parrafin or lactic acid. Take antihistaminics. If re... | |
Does urinary residual and kidney cyst curable naturally?
My mother had a kidney exam and we received following statement:IMPRESSION: Prominent bilateral renal pelves. Small postvoid residual. Left renal cyst.With the above, my mother's doctor says the above condition comes with aging and that the urinary residual need... | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Kidney cysts are seen after forty to fifty years age,if they're simple cysts.Prominent renal pelvis will need evaluation,if there's associated infection.The renal cyst doesn't need treatment,but it'll not go away naturally.It's harmless,as long as i... | |
Q. Can pulmonary fibrosis be cured with medications and exercise?
Hello doctor, I had an X-ray last Thursday and I got the result today. It says I have fibrosis in my right upper lobe. I had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis two years back and I took a six months medication and I am done with it. I just want to ask ... | Hello. Fibrosis is a feature of chronic inflammation and your lung fibrosis is because of that. Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation and can lead to fibrosis. Fibrosis is irreversible condition and cannot be revert back. For more information consult a general practitioner online --> | |
What are the chances of my girlfriend getting pregnant at this time?
My girlfriend and I were having sex yesterday and the condom slipped off. At the time when it slipped off, I was not inside of her, and I had not ejaculated at all. There were traces of pre-ejaculatory fluid, although I had urinated prior to having s... | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the chance of pregnancy with preejaculatory fluid is very very rare.This might occur in case of coitus interruptus where the much of precum is ejaculated into vagina and intercourse is stopped just before seminal ejaculation.As there were only just traces in your case ... | |
Can whole wrist replacement make the hand and finger flexible?
Hello doctor, I am a 66 year old female with RA. Some years ago (about 13years ago) one of the options suggested to me was fusion. My new doctor has stated that I am a good candidate for wrist replacement. How long has this new procedure been used and is i... | hi . you have wrist problem and are a patient of RA. you want to understand options about wrist replacement since you want to decide on wrist replacement vs wrist arthrodesis . In wrist arthrodesis you will not have any movement and no pain. In replacement you will functional range of movement but some pain may remain ... | |
Can i get pregnant while suffering from uterine fibroid?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i diagnose that i have a fibroid 6cm and 3cm in posterior wall,with adhesion,bilateral cyst in ovary the chocolate cyst,with simple endometrial hyperplasia...what i will do doc,can b... | Hi How are you doing ?Let me start by saying that you can surely get pregnant,nearly every lady will have small fibroids & minimal endometriosis. Fibroids need treatment only if you have a symptom like excessive blleding in periods , pain , swelling in legs or blocking urinary tract. Endometriosis is a progressive dise... | |
Will carnisure500mg help in conceiving?
hello doctor ,am 34yrold, & got married in Nov19th 2010, got ma 1st period on 23rd nov 10 2nd period on jan 26th 11 ,3rd 5thmar 11, 4th april 11,& 5th on may 5th 11 and 6th on may 23rd 11 and doctor suggested me to take carnisure500mg for 20dys .... will it harm in getting pregn... | hi healthcare magic user1), tablet carnisure is emperical , will help you to improve egg quality. 2)you need complete evaluation and detail clinical history before planning for baby. 3)you need to thrombophila profile and few more blood tests. 4)you can do blood test called serum BHCG to confirm pregnancy. 5)if you ha... | |
Suggest medication for severe back pain in a diabetic patient
Iam Sivaram, My Mother (Name Ammu Iyer) is having severe back pain. She is 60 yrs old and undergone brust cancer treatment in 2008. She is having BP. Diabetics were there when she was undergoing tretatment for Cancer which was brought in to normal.... what ... | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your mother are suffering from chronic backache. Looking to her age I consider it to be lumbar spondylosis. Rest in position of relief, Cartisafe D once daily, NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLET... | |
Q. I want to start regular birth control pill for one month. Please advice.
Hello doctor, I am 21 years old female and interested in starting birth control pills. I have done all my checkups and everything was okay for me to start them when I get a period. But my periods became light and irregular and I could never pr... | Hello. Ideally, birth control should be started from day 3 of your cycle regularly to stay protected. It is mandatory to start the pack in the proliferative phase. However, if started by seventh or eighth day, then an additional barrier contraceptive is advised to allow the effect of the pill to ensure thereby preventi... | |
My husband is having liver infection, please advise him
Hi, my husband is having liver infection please advise wht diet he should take | Hes hould stick to having bland diet and no non veg and properly cooked or boiled stuff. Continu ehis medications and repaet tests after treatment is over. | |
Suggest treatment for severe cough after an open heart surgery
My wife underwent open heart surgery and she is having a bad cough for last one week. We are taking Cephlex 250mg capsules 6hourly for last seven days but without any improvement. She has got a lot of sputum accumulation on her chest. She is diabetic too o... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out lung infection and bronchitis first. Since she is diabetic, post operative patient, having cough with chest congestion and chills (shivering), chances of lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis are more. So... | |
PCOS. Trying to concieve. Follicles rupturing normally suggestive of ovulation. Further course of action?
i am suffering from PCOS , and planning for baby right now, its been twon and a half years i am married, and we have been trying for baby since last 1.2 years. all check ups done. my husband s sperm count is in no... | Hi, Thanks for the query. You have to plan unprotected intercourse around the time of ovulation. If you are not getting success with these, better to go for hysterosalpingography. Which will rule out any possibilities of tubal block etc. If everything is normal and still you are not getting pregnancy try for intrauteri... | |
Can a person having lung transplant rejections and acute pneumonia recover an be normal?
My daughter had a double lung transplant 4 years ago due to CF, No problems whatsoever. FV1 on 2/3/2014 was114%. She now has acute rejection (A4 Severe) along with pneumonia. She s in the hospital in NY Presbyterian. Can she ever ... | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Acute rejection with pneumonia in double lung transplant patient is very critical and chances of survival is less than 20%.These patients are on immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection. And because of this, they are vulnerabl... | |
What is the prognosis for early Liver Cirrhosis?
Dear Doctor, I have mild itching on the knees. No other symptoms of cirrhosis. L.F.T. is normal, Globulin, PT and INR are normal. I did a USG yesterday and the radiologists remarks are: " Liver normal in size- mildly abnormal echo structure abnormal nodules on margins. ... | Hi,I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.Fatty liver can be caused by excessive alcohol intake (Alcoholic steato hepatitis, ASH) or due to excessive fatty food intake and sedentary life style (Non-alcoholic steato hepatitis, NASH). ASH is usually the beginning stages of alcohol induced liver damage and is complete... | |
What causes dull persistent pain in the abdomen?
I have a dull pain in my lower stomach that involves my navel. I feel like my colon is not being empted. My stoolis are brown and often soft that sinks to the bottom of the toilet I oftenhave trouble pass both stool and gas. After , useage I wipe and shower when poss... | Hi I personally feel you are either having motility problem or indigestion problem . I advise you to eat more fruits and vegetables and less of meat. Drink plenty of fluids. Start doing some aerobic exercise at least 15 minutes a day. See for a week if still problems persists ask your doctor for digestive syr... | |
Are frequent abdominal pains related to adenoids?
Hi!Is frequent stomach pain is any how related to adenoids. My son is 3.5 years old & suffering from frequent throat , nose & stomach infections. He daily complaints of stomach pain after/before taking meals. As per consulted doctor , he is having adenoids. But no X-R... | HIWell come to HCMGiving anti biotic without the concrete evidence of infection is very harmful, the common cause of such symptoms in this age group is allergic condition and this is self limiting does not need any antibiotic at the most symptomatic medicine cab be tried with general measurement, like encourage the chi... | |
What does bilirubin level of 4.1, SGOT 1200u/ml while having jaundice mean?
Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with Janudice as per my blood report taken on 10/9/2014. The report states that, my total bilirubin is 4.1 mg/dl (direct 2.8 mg/dl & indirect 1.3 mg/dl). SGOT is 1200 u/ml and SGPT is 2046 u/ml. What is a ri... | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.Both your bilirubin and liver enzyme levels are very high.The most likely cause is acute viral hepatitis.You need to get tests done for Hepatitis A, B and E.Also get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and PT/INR tests done.You can take liver sup... | |
Q. Can hair-in-throat sensation indicate cancer?
Hello doctor,For the last five months, I have had problems with my throat, left side. I have a hair-in-throat feeling that will not go away. I have been to two ENT already. The first one did not do any tests and just prescribed Penicillin, assuming strep. Later on I did... | Hello. I do not know whether this satisfies you but there is nothing to suggest that you have any growth. It is either LPR, GERD, chronic pharyngitis due to other causes that may be causing these symptoms. At times it can just be globus pharyngeus. | |
Is creamy vaginal discharge a symptom of pregnancy?
Hello Dr. I had sex 8 day before my expected period date. My expected date was 26 Jan.my period usually comes 30-35days.but this time I have missed period by 15days. I have no pregnancy symptom rather 5days before l had little cramping on lower stomach at mid night. ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Having unprotected sex, and then not having menses is the strongest evidence of pregnancy. It is not must to have symptoms of pregnancy every time, so the possibility of pregnancy is there with high chances even if no symptom... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
What causes muscle ache in the upper leg?
what could be causing the pain in my left leg. It like a constant ache in the upper muscles of my leg. feels like a constant pulling and pain. I have not been doing anything different other than wearing some different shoes. At night it shoots up my back when I m lying down. | Hi, It might be a musculoskeletal pain. As the first line of management, you can try analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. Also, apply warm compresses and take bed rest for few days. Most probably symptoms will settle in a couple of days. If symptoms persist, you can consult an orthopedician and ge... | |
Weakness. Why? Uneasy. Is it due to wrong liver functioning?
HELLO SIR I AM 26 YEARS OLD. RECENTLY I WENT TO DOCTOR FOR WEAKNESS AND STRENGTH LESS. HE GAVE SOME MEDICINES AND TONIC. FROM THEN ONWARDS I AM FEELING LITTLE BIT UNEASY IN THE RIGHT SIDE AREA ,BELOW RIBS(LITTLE BIT INCREASES AFTER EATING FOOD). I WANT TO KN... | why would you suspect something with your liver? usually the first abnormality that is picked up in patients regarding the liver is an abnormal liver function test on routine bloodwork in an asymptomatic patient. And unless you have a genetic liver disease such as Wilson's disease, hemochromatosis, etc or a viral hepat... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
What causes lightheadedness and syncope with a slightly abnormal ECG?
I get light headed and sometimes pass out.this only seems to happen this time of year and lasts just a few weels.I split my head this time and went to A+E they did a few ECG and they told me to have investigations with my doctor as there was some sl... | Hi there After going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that there are some rhythm abnormalities of heart that cause you symptoms like lightheaded or syncope and these arrhythmias of heart can be fetel also so better to get evaluated on time.It's recommend for you to get an ECG, Echoc... | |
Fatty liver, cold feeling on body, spots of tongue, redness around eyes on waking, excessive salivation on burping, dark green stools. Cause?
Yes I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I scratch my self when i sleep just below my genatitals. Over the summer I got drunk and i believe i scratched to hard. Aft... | you should check your 24 hour protein levels check out for amyloidosis if negative consult some skin specialist | |
Tremors from waist down. Histroy of Parkinson and build up of Co2. Suggestions?
I wish you could help me but probably not. My husband has Parkinson and we have been in the hospital because of a build up of Co2 ( Blood count 119) We are now an out patient with hospice so you probably can't really suggest any thing. I... | Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic Tremors in the resting state are characteristic of parkinson's disease. These tremors occur in the extremities and are associated with rigidity and slowness. Sometimes toxicity due to Co2 can precipitate parkinsonian symptoms. The treatment for CO2 intoxication includes giving... | |
What causes irregular heartbeat?
I have been taking 10mg Lisinpril daily for 10 years. I m 52 years old...and in relatively good health. My regularly blood pressure if roughly 120 over 70. I recently had a doctor up mu dose to 20mg daily because I had a very small amount of protein in my urine. I have been on the high... | lisinopril can help not cause fluttering. u don't need to go to Er. may see ur md or cardiologist with appt if fluttering continues | |
What causes rashes, red spots, etc., on skin?
Extremely itchy, burning, flaking rash on exact opposite sides of body and a red spot on the arch of both feet. Rash like flakey, peeling areas hair line and forehead, behind ears, genital area (more severe) lower back and around eyes, either side of nose. like a mirrored... | Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic.I understand from your query that you are having some rash on you body.From your description, I would consider the diagnosis of P.rosea and P.versicolor.P.rosea is an allergic skin reaction which occurs with red patches with scaly borders which appears in a " christmas tree" pattern li... | |
What causes swelling in the left wrist?
Today I had a sudden swelling of veins in my left wrist and pain. The pain went away rather quickly but the swelling is still very much present and ya 38 year old female. Should I be concerned? I have also recently been told that my white blood cell count was very high. | Hi, It could be an inflammatory lesion. Consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done. As of now, analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase can be taken for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, Ge... | |
Can pregnancy happen after taking HMG injection?
i am 38 y/o lady with w=67kg va 157cm in height. i had HMG injection in this cycle .i had 17.8 and 16 mm follicle in lt ovary and 13.3 in lt ovary in 11th day .my hysterosalpingogram and my husbund semen analysis was normal.pregnancy is possible in this periode????best ... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are chances for your conception. You need to check whether the ovulation is occuring or not. This can be known by a kit available. If ovulation comes positive have intercourse from the day ovulation shows positive and ... | |
Does cracking fingers cause bruise and skin darkening?
I ve been cracking my toe (third) lately and it seems to be getting darker than the rest of my toes, like I ve a habit of trying to pop the same toe until I feel like it s better, and everytime I try to pop my toe and strain it, it gets darker. Is it bruising? I v... | Hello,Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, darkness and bruising are signs of vascular problem with your limb, do not try to strain the legs, and see if it improves, if it dosent than you will need some investigations, but i would like to know, if you are a smoker and if y... | |
Suffering from asthma from childhood. Using seroflo inhalers. Is it safe to use this drug for a long time?
I am a man of 44 years and I am suffering from Asthma since childhood as my father also is asthma patient. Till 1999 I had taken Deltacortril tablets whenever I had felt the attacks of asthma. Since 1999 I am usi... | Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. In bronchial asthma during a acute episode we use bronchodilators like salbutamol that you are using. To prevent recurrent episodes we use preventors like budesonide etc to prevent further attacks. After a long use of steroid inhalation your doctor may try and stop those med... | |
What does this motility test signify:Immediate 50 %,Non motile 40 %,Motility Index 1.9 %,pus cells 6 to 7/hpf?
Hi Dr. XXXXXX, I want to tell you that i got married since 2 years still i have not blessed with baby. just 2 days ago, i have done my check up and i found that My motility (a) Immediate is 50 %, Non motile ... | Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcaremagic.After reading your report I conclude your sperm motility is little less and mild infection is there. Rest all parameters are normal.For infection I suggest to take ciprofloxacin for 5 days after consulting your doctor. For low motility I suggest you to start drugs like lyoc-q or... | |
Suggest treatment for knee pain other than knee replacement
I need a knee replacement but I m very scared. was told my legs are to big with fat and could get bold clots and die. I have bone on bone and wearing a hole in bottom bone. Lots of arthristis (sp wrong).. Don t know what to do? Have no life. Can t hunt with m... | I understand getting any operation done is scary , there are some details which are missing to guide you properly , your age , your weight ,exact xray report , how much compression is there??? have you tried conservative treatment before and for how long? If you are really not in favour of going for knee replacement , ... | |
Q. Can I take Olanzapine for depressive personality disorder?
Hi doctor, I am a guy , 23 years old and I was suffering kind of social anxiety in my childhood and in my teenage and that is why I visited a psychiatrist when I was 18 years old, five years ago and he prescipted me zoloft 50 and olanzapine 2.5 without tell... | Hi. I do understand the confusion, Olanzapine is an antipsychotic , that is why you are concerned. But a dose of Olanzapine upto 5 mg is often added with antidepressant to help with initial control of severe symptoms. It can be stopped after a while. But now that you have mentioned that you have anger issues as well. I... | |
Suggest treatment for lump in the breast
Hi my name is Dee and I found a hard lump on my left breast close to my chest, it's sore right now, but I keep feeling to see if it's gotten any bigger from this morning and yes it has it's getten slightly bigger.... I'm sure we don't have any family history in my family too.. ... | Welcome to health care magic. 1.The history and symptoms suggest the possible cause could be breast abscess which is of infective aetiology - painful sore breast.2.In case of hard and not very painful the causes all be breast cyst, ductal ectasia, mass lesions.3.In any case you need to get an ultrasound examination don... | |
Suggest treatment for heart pain and high blood pressure
before 4 months i went to my family doctor because of not feeling well and then he check me out my bp is 150/90. then he tell me to go to a hard specialist but i didnt take it seriously. then after some days on my birthday i drank alcohol too much and then next ... | Hello, Thank you for your query. Your symptoms would lead me to primarily rule out heart disease & gastrointestinal bleed.. I would:- elicit a detailed medical, personal and family history - do a thorough clinical examination to look for signs of heart failure, anemia, stroke, liver enlargement, in addition to a gener... | |
How further to treat liver infection with hyperthyroidism?
Hi All, My bother(age-27) is having liver infection, hyper thyroditis and kidney stone. he has been suggested the following medicines: PAN D(mfg:ALKM), Neo-Mercazele 10(mfg:PIRML) and Zanocin OD(mfg:RNBXY). Could you please advise me in this regard. Kindly let... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can continue all the medicines prescribed by your physician. Most of the cases improves even without treatment. Do an LFT(liver function test) to assess the progress. As of now drink plenty of water and take adequate bed ... | |
What is fatty liver and what are the treatments?
Hi, My age is 27 and my height is 5 7 just 4 months back, I was detected for Jaundice . During USG abdomen study, the reports said that I am having a fatty liver . at that time, my weight was 77kgs. Just because of jaundice with in 4 months my weight got reduced to 64 k... | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. Fatty liver as such is not a serious issue, it wont cause you any harm but it suggests that your Body has more cholesterol level. Just relax and kindly not panic. If you are on medications just take them as directed by your Doctor and go for regular follow up. You may want to eat h... | |
How to treat left-sided arm pain and upper back caused due to a sprain?
hi. I had a car accident on Sunday morning. Nothing mayor. I didn t have to go to the hospital. I can feel muscle pain mostly caused by the seat belt on my left side arm, neck. I find that normal. However, I feel heat on my spine going up and down... | Dear patient you seem to be suffering from blunt trauma to upper back and left arm due to accident. if you are able to move independent and all the movements of left shoulder is possible you need not to worry. for pain relief you can take tab ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day. If there is swelling do ice fomentation. Kee... | |
What causes a strange and rapid heart beat?
Hi My name is Soraya, I`m a 27 years old, health woman. This week my heart start to act strange and sometimes beat very fast. It`s hurt very much in 2 places on my chest. I also feel weak and almost fell into the floor twice. My vision this time was confused. My mother died ... | Hi, As you have a strong family history of heart disease, it is very important for you to get evaluated thoroughly by a cardiologist. Palpitations occurring in you especially when you are having episodes of syncope (fall) is very important and you need to see a cardiologist urgently. ECG, 2D echo and Holter monitoring ... | |
Suggest treatment for allergy to milk and items with sour taste
I AM 47 YEARS OLD, MY WT. IS 55 KG, HT 5'8". I AM INTOLERANT TO MILK, ALL MILK PRODUCTS, ITEMS WITH SAUR TASTE, BLACK TEA/COFFEE, SPROUTS, FERMENTED ITEMS, ITEMS WITH PRESERVATIVES.I WISH TO CONSULT A DOCTOR IN MUMBAI IF I CONSUME ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS, I... | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions to you as follows:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you regular antacid like pantoprazole for 6-8 weeks.2. I would also suggest you allergy testing for the foods you think you are allergic to.3. Please avoid too hot/s... | |
Can frostbite , salt or ice chemical burns give you cancer?
Can frostbite give you cancer? Or salt and ice chemical burns? I was just wondering as im sure i read about it once. | Hello.Welcome.You are having wrong notion.Neither of these things cause cancer.Good luck. | |
Is there any danger to have ESR count as 80?
hello, i am 52 yrs female, having done a recent blood test i came to know that my ESR count is 80, it is always on a bit higher side like above 50 for me, i have also been diagnosed with gallstones recently, is there any relationship between the two? | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. ESR of 80 indicates severe inflammation.2. Correlation with C-reactive proteins level is necessary. If CRP is also elevated, then possible inflammation anywhere in the body needs to be evaluated.3. Gall stones can induce mild inflammation. Associated... | |
Sick with bronchitis. What does chest pain and tenderness indicate? What can help?
Hi my name is Jake, I am a 27 year old male my height is 6 1 I weight about 225lbs. A few weeks ago I was sick with bronchitis due to the air conditioning in my car. I also am a smoker. Lately I have been expieriancing sharp chest pain ... | these are food relateds problems as nothing helps in this only subside with medicine ;you have extendd allergies to various partshthere are chanced of food component causing thisget blood serum test for specific antibodies for milk wheat potato chana rice nuts egg rice and other commom food you take and start eliminati... | |
Suggest treatment for swelling in stomach when on treatment for copd
My mother in Law has copd and is on Hospice care at this time. She is swelling around stomach area, and now water is starting to come out of her nose also. She only has 10pct lung capacity at this time, and no pulse oxygen reading on left side. Are h... | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.COPD is chronic progressive disease.In end stages it can cause systemic complications like Right sided heart failure, left sided heart failure, pulmonary edema,fluid overload,hypotension and renal shut down.So for her symptoms like ascites (wat... | |
How to treat male infertility?
Dear Doctor..i was married only 11 months back..tried for BABY..no result..then last week i consulted a doctor who asked me to go for semen test. it reveals that i have low count and low motility..she diagnosed that i got male infertility( necrospermia)..pl help me regarding this doctor | hai,As per your quote your semen contains dead sperms.it will happen in any abnormalities in sperm producing organ like (testes and other related organs.)I advise you to take a ultrasound to rule out any structural abnormalities in your reproductive system and consult a infertility specialist to fix the problem.once y... | |
Suggest treatment for cut on penis every time after having intercourse
my problem is i always get a cut on my front part of penis whenever i have intercourse with my wife,it gets bleeding and pains a lot.i have consultant a skin specialist and he told me that i need to do circumcision.but i dont want to do circumcisio... | Hello, The cuts happening to your penis head has to be because of tight or dry skin. You can use some lubricating gel or liquids to maintain the moisture on your penis when having sex. Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Le... | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain and difficulty in breathing
My daughter 25 just called me crying she had severe chest as she was driving to work. She told me she had eaten a banana and some dry crackers 15 minutes earlier. She complains about this right sided chest pain under her right breast at least once every two ... | HIWell come to HCMMuscular spasm is very likely this could be due to bad posture ask her to maintain good posture, and apply some rubefacient cream locally, this would be much better than oral medication, if symptoms does not improved then x-ray chest would be necessary, else this is nothing to worry, have a nice day. | |
What happens in high GGT level ?
Hi I had some lab work done. My glutamyltransferase came back high. What is glutamyltransferase. What problems can this cause? | Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day Glutamyl transferrase is a liver enzyme. It is known to be high in hte blood following damage to the liver cells. It could result from many possibel causes but commonly after a bout of alcohol/chronic intake. You will need to quit drinking alcohol and smoking if you are engaging in ... | |
What causes chest pain followed by shoulder and arm pain?
Hello, I have been having a dull aching pain the left side of my chest for several weeks now. The pain often radiates into my left shoulder, my upper left arm, today also to the left side of my neck and across my shoulders. I also experience pain in my abdomen ... | Hi,In my opinion I think that is a kind of muscular spasm that happens commonly with some patients due to cervical radiating pain which is relieved by hot foments and physiotherapy or massages with topical gels containing muscle relaxants with some painkiller like NSAIDs (advil) will be effective otherwise if it persis... | |
Suggest treatment for improving semen viscosity
I have been experiencing varying sperm counts for the past 6 months or so. It has gone down to even 2mn/ml and sometime the reports have shown 35mn/ml with mobility as well ranging in between 40% to 50%. I have been prescribed to take Hey Forte but now have to switch to ... | hellothank you for trusting HCMdear semen hyperviscosity (SHV) caused by multiple contributing factors, such as infection, inflammation, leukocytospermia, hypofunction of the male sex accessory glands, OS, and genetic factors. SHV leads to subfertility through a trapping effect, asthenozoospermia, decreased sperm count... | |
Can Finasteride be taken for male pattern baldness?
Dear Dr, I am a healthy 30yo male suffering from male pattern baldness. I am considering taking oral finasteride (1mg/day), but am concerned about potential side effects. I have heard bad reports that some side effects, particularly sexual side effects, can happen sl... | Hi, Finasteride is an effective drug for male pattern baldness.Sexual dysfunction is a rare side effect which reverses in the majority of the individuals even on continued medicine.I think you should start it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, De... | |
Q. I had a surgery three months ago. Now taking Novelon. Shall I try for baby now?
Dear doctor, My age is 29 years. I had a surgery three months ago, open myomectomy (posterior wall 4x4 cm subserosal 8x7 cm) with right endometriotic cyst (4x4 cm). Now taking Novelon. Shall I try for a baby now? | Hi. As it is close to three months from the time you had surgery, you can start trying for a pregnancy now. Please take Folic acid 5 mg daily. Also, please meet the doctor who did the surgery for you to check whether healing is complete. Consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online for queries regarding conception ... | |
Q. Can HIV be transmitted through oral sex?
Hi doctor, 27 days ago I had protected sex with a girl, whom I knew only for 5 days and it was the first time. Also, we had oral sex also. During oral sex, I had no protection. Next day I started having pain on my testicles and my stomach. I was feeling weak the whole time, ... | Hi. Frequency of sex has nothing to do with E. coli bacteria (Escherichia coli). Prostatitis is very resistant to treat, so it is not necessary that if you have taken treatment, it will not recur. Sometimes, you have to take 4 to 6 months of treatment for prostatitis. This is the main reason why you are still having th... | |
What causes dizziness, disorientation and confusion in a child?
My 11 year old son has been feeling dizzy in this last week and a half. He is 84 lbs. and 4 10 . He says that when he gets dizzy he becomes confused and disoriented. He gets fuzzy or blurry vision. He does get really bad headaches that I believe are migra... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.In my opinion , dizziness could be due to eye( errors of refraction) , ear( bppv, meniers disease, otitis media,vestibular neuronitis). any fluctuations in Bp, any fluctuation in blood sugar or electrolyte disturbances.kindly evaluate wit... | |
Q. Will extra week off from Capecitabine affect the breast tumor growth?
Hello doctor,My mother was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She finished six months of chemotherapy nine months back and had a radical mastectomy two months later. She is now taking Capecitabine for four months 14 days on and 7 days ... | Hi. Triple-negative breast is usually having a poor prognosis as compared to other types of breast cancer. She has completed six months of chemo followed by surgery. Now the patient is on Capecitabine. The side effects of Capecitabine are loose motions,vomiting, low blood counts and hand-footsyndrome. Usually, if mild ... | |
What causes night sweats, recurrent nose bleeds and severe chest pain?
I have night sweats at night, I have very painful chest pains that make it hard to breath for like 2 minutes, nosebleeds that have been constant for almost a year now and I had never had a nosebleed befor then, and i feel dizzy sometimes. What do y... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Undiagnosed hypertension can cause nose bleeding, chest pain and night sweats.So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).You may need antihypertensive and other cardia... | |
What causes constipation in a child after starting top feed?
Hi, my baby is 5months & 3 weeks today. She s been exclusively breastfed until last week when i came back to work. I started giving her NAN hypo-allergenic during my absence and i breastfeed her in the morning and at night. She used to pass stools 5-6 times ... | It is OK for babies to pass stools once a day. However what is more important is that the consistency of the stool should not be hard. Make sure that the ratio of formula and water is as mentioned in the directions. Too little water or too high formula powder will cause hard stools. Good luck | |
Can tooth development make a child cry severely in the night?
Hi Doctor, My boy 6 months and 10 days old (entered 7th Month). I feel he is developing teeth as he pull as objects to bite or chew. However i am worried with his routine from last two days. Gets up suddenly in the night and cries a lot as if he is under so... | crying and loose stool ,and biting ,and chewing is a sign of teething .teething induces pain and itching in the gums .child feel comfortable when they chew and bite ,when we try to stop this act they cry ,when they bite so many things they get loose stools ,to stop loose stools please give pre & pro biotics and stoolbi... | |
Should i be worried about the clicking in knee after knee surgery?
Hi Doc, i injured my knee during leg splits. i twisted my right knee and realised that i have meniscus injury. i had operation in india after a month. knee hole surgery. doctor shaved meniscus that time. i did not go through physiotherapy during recove... | HiHopefully, the click sound isn't to worry about unless it is accompanied by pain,or some locking of joint..anyway it would be good if physical evaluation is done by a knee surgeon or an orthopedist | |
What causes a lump at the arch of the foot?
A knot came up on the arch of my right foot. I m not experiencing any pain, but the knot feels tight and kind of hard. It s approx 2 long X 1.5 wide. I ve never had anything like this before. My arch is almost non-existent, maybe about 1/2 to 3/4 left. I haven t stepped on a... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history of a knot that has come up on the arch of foot which has reduced, 1/2 to 3/4 left behind, the knot is approximately 2 long X 1.5 wide, no pain, knot feels tight, and is kind of hard, not stepped on anything that would have caused this. Since the knot is big bu asymptomatic, th... | |
What causes sudden loss of consciousness while suffering from artery blockages?
Recently while taking morning walk, I suddenly felt that i may fall down if I walk further and accordingly I was going to sit on the roadside after that I do not remember anything. When my sense came back, i was told by the onlookers that ... | Hi,This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Blockage of 30-40% generally does not result in serious complications like you said.The episode you told could be because of Cervical Spondylitis or orthostatic hypotension (decrease in bp because of change of position).I recommend you to go to a hospital for further evaluation.Wishin... | |
About my semen report, please advice
Hello sir, I am Anand kumar 25y/m.i am married and we r trying to conceive.i want to disscuss my semen report quantity 2ml. liqfication time 20 min. sperm shape- normal, head- single, motility 46%, sluggish-20%, dead-34%, pus cell-6 to 8, total count-48million/ml. is this ok. | Hello Anand; welcome to HealthcareMagic The semen analysis report should be slightly better although it is not bad like the motility should be more than 50% and the dead sperms should be reduced.The reason for the less motility and dead sperms are smoking;alcohol;working in excessive hot weather;having bath with warmer... | |
Suggest remedy for lactose intolerance in an infant
My baby is 10 month old weighs 8 kg (3.25kg at birth) heighs 74cm. i find she is allergic to milk.. whenever i give low fat milk she has green poo. once i stop giving milk her poo is normal . As my brestfed is low (only one time in a day) please give me some solution... | Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry. By what you quote it seems that your child probably has cow milk allergy due to lactose intolerance. You should give lactose free milk like zerolac, Similac isomil, Similac sensitive or nusob... | |
Menopause, taking Tamoxifen for breast cancer, lupus, heat within body, nothing helps. Advice?
I feel like I have a fever all of the time but when my temperature is taken it does not show that I have a fever. I am in menopause because of the Tamoxifen I am taking for Breast Cancer and I have been diagnosed with Lupus ... | Your heat within the body is called hot flashes.It is a side effect of hormonal therapy tamoxifen which u are taking.Pharmacologic drugs include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) antidepressants, megestrol acetate, and gabapentin. Antihypertensives such as clonidine have shown modest benefit in tamoxifen i... | |
Suggest remedy for allergic cold and cough with watery eyes in the elderly
I am 63 yrs old. I have frequent cold & cough since 2-3 years. watery eyes with irritation and red in colour. sniffing generally in the morning minimum 4 to 5 in one go. either of Nostril is blocked. it affects normal breathing. Family dr treat... | hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.allergic cold and cough can be treated best in Ayurveda.i will tell you some diets to be followed:-1. Take Light food, lukewarm water, Kapha nashaka foods like little spicy food, saindhav salt, legumes, soups etc.2. Avoid heavy food, fermented food, congestive f... | |
What causes dizziness post a lumbar surgery?
I had Lumbar (L1-L5 on the right side)surgery on September 26th. A couple days afterwards I experienced sever dizziness and spinning of the room. It even spun me around! I had 2 disks removed, repaired and put back as well as cleaning up around the spinal cord. Mentioned th... | Hello,I have gone through your question and understand your concern.The dizziness is likely to be due to postural vertigo ( Bening paroxysmal positional vertigo).This is not related to spine surgery.RegardsDr D Verma | |
Suggest treatment for fever and chills
62 yr old male with high blood pressure who can not take ibuprophen due to liver problems has had a cough for roughly a week , loss of appetite for two days but suddenly has chills but fever is 102 but went to 103.5 in two hours and can not get comfortable to rest he s taking gg/... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He can use any of the other anti-inflammatory medications unless he has a history of a reaction with those medication eg Naproxen or Cataflam. Any of these medications would help with the fever. With a history of liver dis... | |
What does positive progesterone but negative pregnancy test mean?
I had blood work done the other day and the nurse called back and said I had a positive progesterone but negative pregnancy test. She also said I was "ovulatory" what does this mean? I've been on medication to help with starting my period and helping me... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Usually progesterone hormone levels will be increased during second half of the cycle after ovulation and also in pregnancy. But the rise in progesterone levels during second half of the cycle(2 to 25ng/ml) is low as compared... | |
Cab mesh after hernia operation cause low libido?
I had a mesh put in to repair an Umbilical Hernia now when I masterbate I can''t reach a climax, no trouble with an erection, could the surgery have something to do with this? The surgery was 02/11, about 2 weeks after, I was able to have a climax, but no luck since th... | Hi, The mesh won't decrease the libido level, thus check for any infections and STD. I hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day.Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Trying to conceive, letrozole, u/s of ovaries: bilateral enlarged cystic ovaries
i am trying to conceive since last 9 months. In this cycle i was suggested to take letrozole from CD 3-7, and on CD 12 my doctor had a ultrasound of my ovaries for seeing follicles. she reported it as bilateral enlarged cystic ovaries, bu... | hello welcome to HCM enlarged cystic ovaries - its very important to know the arrangement of the follicles, size and volume measurements the injections you mentioned are for helping the release of the egg when there is a dominant follicle in the ovary As far a getting pregnant - all factors both male and female partner... | |
Suggest treatment for stress and depression
I have always been a happy person and let nothing bother me, but for the past 5 years I go through episodes where I'm fine then all of a sudden I'm withdrawn, no energy, won't talk to my wife and I get suicidal thoughts this usually lasts between 4-7 days. Then I feel on top... | Hi,The symptoms you have described are consistent with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, of which cyclothymia is a subtype. However, more information would be needed both from you and your family members before a diagnosis is made.Best wishes. | |
What causes hard tender lumps?
My boyfriend found 2 lumps about 6 months ago and was told by one doctor it was just a cyst and it would go away. Well, they haven't, they've gotten harder and are tender at times. He is scheduled to meet with a surgeon in a couple weeks to see what they think. Could it be cancer? | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.At this age, we usually dont think of cancer, so you also take it out of your mind.Show it to the surgeon as clinical examination is the best investigation in this case. He may ask for a needle biopsy of them if he feels the need of it and finall go for their excision.RegardsDr. Ashish Verm... | |
Suggest treatment for pea sized lumps on the right side of the body
Hi, I am a 30 year old male. 6 2 and about 235lbs I have about three spots on my right side that feel tender like a bruise. I have had the tenderness for about two or three weeks now. I can also feel like a pea sized lump under each tender spot. Nothi... | Hi I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problemI have gone through question. Need further information to reach a diagnosis- Duration of the swelling in days/weeks?- When it got painful?- Can a skin move over the swelling?If it is of shorter duration, it is most likely boil/folliculitis. If the swelling was prese... | |
Could weight gain, dry skin and breakouts be due to expired mirena iud?
My Mirena IUD expired in August of 2011 and I have not had it removed yet. Since August I have experienxced weight gain which is not consistent with my diet and activity level. I also have severely dry skin and breakouts (which are new to me) Coul... | Hi, i had gone through your question.your side effects are not due to IUCD ,this is because of change in diet and life style. Be active to reduce weight.and for go for change for effective work.Thanks |
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