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What treatment should be taken for swollen face with high fever and chest pains post tooth removal ? went to hospital over weekend.. back on march 1 had a tooth get pulled. got infected.. face swallon..had high fever .. and started to get very very bad chest pains.. went to hospital,heart machine keep beeping low RR a...
Hi Rob, There is no need for you to panic. My suggestion would be to go back to the doctor in ER and get yourself evaluated properly so that the correct cause can be found out and the right treatment started. A low respiratory and low heart rate is not good sign. Please do not hurry, be patient and take a wise decision...
What are the pimples on my daughter's leg? My daughter has been getting little whit pimples on her legd and side of her stomache the pimples are surrounded by a reddish area and warmer to the touch then the rest of her body ..When u pop them the drainige from it looks like a boil.The red bump will appear befor the pim...
Hi Based on your description, they appear to be skin infection. Please show a doctor so that she can be seen in person and given some antibiotic.
Suggest treatment for infertility Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi gud morning i want to ask i want to try to get pregnant again but is not easy i try to consult to many doctors but can do something all same procedures take clomid, dotrex provera, primolout at same st...
HII really appreciate your concern, pregnancy is more natural phenomenon than physiological one, presence of sperms and ovum is must at the time of coitus, with perfect hormone balance with some other compatibility, if this is not there then conception may not be possible, hope this information helps, have a nice day.
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 gynecologis...
Suggest cause for pain during swollen gums Hi, I have pain in my tooth when i bit hard food. I checked with Dentist, he confirmed with xray that there swollen gum , but no need for Root Canal or there is no cavity as well.. he gave me mouth wash and combiflam. Question is that i still get pain while bitting
Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query , as you have painful swollen gum this can be due to periodontal problem I will suggest you to consult periodontist for clinical examination of gums and inmeantime do warm saline rinses 2 - 3 times a day and if needed go for Scaling and curretage . You can apply ointment l...
Suggest treatment for a large bruise on my stomach I wrecked on my bike a few days ago. . Messed up my knee but later also noticed I had a huge bruise on my stomach.. it doesn t hurt but has gotten twice as big and is dark deep purple color. .I m over weight female 44 yrs old if that helps. .and don t think I damaged ...
Hi,From history it seems that there might be having big hematoma formed on the site giving this problem.It will take some time faded away.Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.To prevent infection go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory meidicine course for 3-5 days.Some time if blood collection is more, migh...
Taking hormone injections for prostate cancer. Concerned about statins causing cardiovascular and kidney problems I am a male 77 years of age. I had a Gleason 8 prostate cancer in September 2009. I was refused surgery (Initialy due to my age but then on appeal due to the fact that it had slightly migrated along the ve...
The most common side effects for statins are muscle pains and raised liver enzymes. There are other rare side effects but to date, no studies have shown any significant increase in cardiovascular or kidney problems with these drugs. So you can be rest assured about that. As far as continuing the hormone injections are ...
Delayed periods. History of having sex. Pregnancy test negative. Opinion? Hi my name is Rashmi. I am 26 yrs old. Last month i got my periods on 28th of April. i and my partner had sex twice on 17th & 18th of may.as per 28days cycle i should hav got my churms by 26th or latest by 30th. i have did my preg test n de...
hi,tahnx for writing to us,well u had contact during the period of ovulation and there are high chances of pregnancy.for confirmation do b hcg test even if urine pregnancy test is negative.consult ur gynaec and do a roiutine pelvic scan to rule out ovarian cyst.byeeeee
Is it safe to go far chemotherapy for cancer? For Cancer Oncologists advise Chemo therapy. They also mention that it has side effects. But we learn from some relatives of persons who have undergone chemo therapy that most will not withstand the severity of the side effects. A close relative has undergone one sittin...
Welcome to H.C.M.I am Dr Krishna Dubey.Dear friend, You did not tell about type of cancer and body organ affected from cancer. But very important thing is that in some cancer chemotherapy is very helpful and increase survival of patient.This is also right that chemotherapy has lot of side effects but for long survival ...
Is consuming diane contraceptive pill the reason for delay in period? Sir . Am 23 yrs old. Un married. My LMP was jan 24 ... I usually get my periods 3 days before the last month cycle date. I.e 26-27 days of cycle.. I had sex by feb 3 with my boy frd. .. Thought i shd take contraceptive pill (DIANE35) so started to t...
Hi,thanks for writing..OCP's were not taken on time, so the effectiveness of pill is not valid.. Pill should be taken from the 1st day of periods.. Get a pregnancy test now.. Second reason for delayed periods can be due to pill itself.. After stoppage of pill within 7 days you will get your periods.. Hope I have answer...
What is the treatment for back pain? Have bad back pain with pain in neck and shoulders too have been told back muscles are over worked and have extremely tight upper back and shallow ribcage pain just doesn't settle with twinges through left leg and buttocks and heel pain what would u recommend
Ok dear all you need muscle relaxamts such as tab movax 2 mg bd and tab dicloran 100mg BD take for one weak
Does prolonged masturbation weakens the penis? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I did masterbation very long perod of time ,now i have the problem of no strongness in my pennis,premature ejaculation,dilute semens. Plz tell me the best medicine. I am 36 year old and faty b...
Hi, Long masturbation can cause penile Mondor’s disease. Prone masturbation can cause Premature Ejaculation, not the regular method. Kindly share your semen report (since you said diluted), so we can work on the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran...
Suggest treatment for moderate scoliosis of the spine and multilevel arthritis I am having severe lower back pain and also pain in the buttocks and upper thigh that feels like a bad toothache. An x-ray showed moderate scoliosis of the spine, multilevel arthritis and advanced degenerative disc disease. I have had lower...
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Suggest treatment for moderate scoliosis of the spine and multilevel arthritisAnswer : If you have Pain Only, You can continue with Non Surgical Treatments like Life Style Modifications, Physiotherapy, Tablets ...
What causes recurring hard painful lump? There is a small red bump that has formed right above where my xiphoid process would be. It is about the size of a pea. It is hard and tender to the touch. It cause me pain radiating out from it whenever I do something physical such as running or lifting. It appeared 2 months a...
Hello!Thank you for the query.From your description this lump is most likely a sebaceous cyst. Its very characteristic for such cyst to get infected from time to time. If it happens, it gives pain, swelling and redness. Due to pus accumulation it becomes tender.The best treatment of such lump is its removal. Otherwise ...
What causes swelling in the gums? I am 17 years old now. I went and see a dentist and she took an x-ray on the upper site.. well, my dentist said the upper site wisdom tooth is just baby and it takes like a year to erupt. on the other hand, my right side lower part swallon and when touch on it there is actually a lump...
Hello thank you for consulting hcm.Its normal Wisdom teeth erupt from age of 18 to 24.so might be your lower wisdom tooth is coming at this time nd upper needs to take time. not to worry about anything. If it pains and xray show inadequate space then only you should go for its extraction.You can reconsult for further q...
What can cause bump/boil on the tailbone? My 2 year old son has a bump/boil on his tailbone slightly towards the left of the crack. Barely noticeable until we touch it. It was a reddish rash before and now the redness has gone but the bump can be felt. He does not seem to have any pain or irritation. Doctor put him on...
Hello. I just read through your question.What you are describing is consistent with an abscess. The location is very common for this type of thing. An abscess is a bacterial infection of the skin. It often produces pus. Antibiotics almost always work. However, when they don't, removing the abscess is necessary. This is...
Is flatulence normal when suffering from pancreatic cancer? My mother has pancreatic cancer and is being treated palliatively (ie., has a metal stent; pain relief - fentanyl patch + endone for breakthough; and has just commenced on dexamethasone). Her stomach is constantly 'grumbling' (which you can hear from quite a ...
Hi Welcome to HCMI have gone through your query and felt concerned about your mother's distress . The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life not just in the body, but in the mind and spirit. Palliative therapies are clearly appropriate at the very advanced stages of the disease .Bur dear , our body never...
Suggest medicine for blotchy raised spots on my body I am 50 year old female who has been sunbathing for a few days and now have blotchy raised spots on my arms and chest my neck is also affected but is so itchy and sore is this sun reaction? What would help I'm in Spain for another week on holiday before heading home...
Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.Acute sun burns are sometimes frightening but nothing to worry as its pretty easy to manage.Generally, I advise short course of prednisolone along with local application of mometasone cream and soothing calamine lotion twice a day.Antihistaminics and antioxidant tablets can additional...
Q. What are the small flesh-colored bumps on my fingers? Hello doctor, I have had eczema on the inside of my right hand for about ten years now. It seems like it has slowly started to heal. But now I have a new problem popping up. There are small flesh-colored bumps on my fingers that are multiplying in clusters. They...
Hi. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have rough raised slots on your fingers. These are palmar warts. Wart is a virus infection caused by human papilloma virus. This is a contagious condition. It will spread to other sites, if not treated. Spreading of wart depends on yo...
I am suffering from jaundice, tell me the remedy. Hi, I am sumit age-22.i am suffering from jaundice form 12 days m blood test report.. bilirubin total-4.01 and direct 2.23,please suggest me what to do?
Hello have you seen a doctor sumit If not please visit one to check your liver size, liver enzymes, viral markers, coagulation tests ,etc Take care Dr arun
Skin rashes common when on sling after radius and ulna is broken? i broke my radius and ulna. i had open reduction with plate an screws. i have been in a soft cast and sling for 2 weeks. i have 2 questions. 1. How long before i can have somewhat normal use of my arm? 2. is it common to get a skin rash on the inside of...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As I am a dermatologist, I could comment on your first question. You must consult your orthopedic surgeon for that. Coming to your second question, yes it is common to get a skin rash when you are on cast. This condition is c...
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...
Had gall bladder removed. Had seizures. Broke ribs. Passing too much salt. Help? giddy back in ,March i had my gall bladder removed have never been the same again Have had 3 seizures in hospital 3 times last visit real bad broke 7 ribs when collapsed at the bank. Have been put on calcium potassium magnesium tablets an...
hi there, i think you have some electrolyte imbalace which is causing seizures. Sodium ( Na), Potassium (K), and Calcium are important ions in body and there deficiency or excess is likely to cause seizures. ion imbalace are common in patients with tubular kidney diseases. amiloride is likely to improve sodium related...
Is there any vitamins or supplements that will help the low blood platelets ? My blood platelets are 5,000. I already had 2 treatments of IVIG gammagobulin, and on 60 mg of prednisone for a month, and even tried 80 mg for a week. I am scheduled for 2 more treatments of gammagobulin on Thurs & Fri this week. Is there a...
Hi there, I can conclude that you are being treated for ITP in this ones platelets decreases because of autoimmunity I could understand your concern as you might be getting these episodes of low platelets repeatedly and IVIG is very costly. I am sorry but vitamins are really not helpful to increase platelet count in I...
How to get rid of lump below the left side of rib cage? I just noticed this morning, a pea-sized lump about 1 1/2 in. below mt left-side rib cage. I had a Gastro check on Wednesday and nothing unusual was noticed. This just appeared this morning. I didn't even notice it when I was doing crunches yesterday. I am 64...
Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to my HCM clinic.I studied your query indepth .In my opinion- this morning lump is mostly a begbug bite /insect bite.Treatment-to take-Ice -compresses,Tb-NSAIDs,this would re-solve the acute symptoms and may even lead to resolve the lump totally.dont worry of the left ear problem as it woul...
Suggest treatment for severe pain in lower left tooth I have severe pain in my lower left tooth. The only thing that helps my excruciating pain is cold water. I went to urgent care today because my dentist appt. isn't until 5 more days. The dr at urgent care gave me amoxicillin and trimadol but the pain is not going a...
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.After going through your history, I would suggest you to visit Endodontist as your teeth will be treated by root canal treatment.Pain killers only provide relief for sometime.So get root canal treatment done of the concerned tooth. Till then take the medicines as prescribed. Hope my...
Suggest treatment for weakness in left arm and shoulder My husband has been experiencing weakness in his left arm and shoulder for close to two years. The muscle appears to have atrophied as well. Prior to that he has had pain in his neck and both shoulders for 10 - 20 years. He had back surgery about 10 years ago, bu...
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems there is some compression on nerve from its root which is causing the trouble and I will suggest you to start physiotherapy sessions on alternate days. In physiotherapy there are many electrotherapeutic equipments ...
Spinal stenosis, scoliosis and chronic venous insufficiency. Tingling fingers, swelling, itching. Need to see endocrinologist? Email address: YYYY@YYYY Hi!For the past 3 years or more, I have shared my concern numerous times with my primary doctor. I am 66 years old but look 40-45. Recent Lab work: Weight 152, Gluc...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicEndocrinologist specialise in treating persons with metabolic or hormonal problems such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, addisons , to name a few.The speciality does not include spinal diseases and venous insufficiency.The tingling sensation that you are experiencing in the limbs woul...
Do i need to wait for my next period to start taking the pill again? I take the 21 day novelon as a bcp. I get this medication by mail & it arrived several days late. i should have started taking the pill again on sunday, (following my period), but did not receive the new pill pack until today. is it possible to ma...
Thank you for the question and thank you for visiting our site.I would start the pill immediately and use backup protection for the remainder of this month. It might produce some irregular bleeding later in the cycle, but given that there was only a small delay of a couple of days (I am assuming) then you are probably...
What causes lower back pain? Hi, my name s Michelle, I m 22 years old, height 5 4 weight 185lbs. I have sudden lower back pain after a 2.5hr trip that I made in the middle of May this year. The pain keeps coming back. I cant bend over to put my shoes on without a stabbing pain, even standing and sitting is an achy pai...
Hi ,welcome to healthcare MAGIC. AFTER GOING THROUGH YOUR QUERY I think you may be suffering from prolapsed intervertebral disc. It can be confirmed by MRI OF LUMBAR SPINE. Primary treatment of condition is rest in position of comfort and analgesics(diclofenac 50 mg three times a day). You can consult orthopedic surg...
Suggest treatment for spasms in the back Hi, my mother has fibromyalgia and since going on holiday in october 2010 she has has had this back spasam where her back will lock, she has been to her gp who has now finally referered her to a speacailst however this wil take around 4 weeks. this problem has got worse and wor...
I would suggest you to write details of medicine names she is on.if she is not on muscle relaxant then go for diathermy, massage and physical therapy. use over the counter available muscle relaxant creams/gels/rubificients.for fibromyalgia gabapentin 300mg thrice a day and elavil 25 mg twice a day are helpful.muscle r...
Suggest remedy for severe hip pain with dark urine and pain in legs High alk phospate level, cannot urinta. They put a catheter in and said my prostate is enlarged. Horrible hip pain, dark urine, feeling fullness in rectum, pain down the legs. Prior to catheter it stung with urination. Tightness in tendons, pain in re...
Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of malignancy leading to such blood levels and symptoms.Another possibility of enlarge prostate leading to such symptoms.I will advise you to do PET SCAN You may need further investigation to rule out malignancy.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional q...
Trying to get pregnant. Took ova-mit. Suggestions hello.my name is michaela and i am trying for mor than 6 months to get pregnant,i have 26 years and my husband is 28.We have been to the dr she gave us some vitamines like:fertilcare for him,and for me pregnant care and wellness .after that i took ova-mit for 5 days ,t...
Dear Michaela, welcome to healthcare magic.The good thing is that you are still young, so don't hurry. Six months are not sufficient to make you seek medical advice. I suggest that you wait another 3-6 months and make intercourse at the time of ovulation that is days 11,13,15 of your cycle.If no pregnancy occurs after ...
What causes fluctuating platelet count? Hi, my friend and i are currentlt travelling the world. She has ITP. She had a splenectomy a few years ago but her spleen actually grew back! She had a relapse and her platelet count dropped to 9k last year. A month or so ago she got salmonella and they dropped again to 40k. Sh...
Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Bone marrow biopsy will confirm the increased platelet count.2. Yes, such recovery is rare and indicates good marrow capability.3. Nose bleeds could be due to dry mucosa of nose or nose picking. Bleeding is usually not seen with normal platelet count...
Breathing problem, severe cough with chunks of phlegm due to forest fires. Using ventolin, atrovent, flovent inhalers. Should I continue with the routine or increase the dosage? I have been using my blue inhaler ( Ventolin ) for sudden attacks, my Green inhaler (Atrovent) 2 to 3 x a day to help prevent these attacks a...
you have allergies and after some timeof taking inhalers they are not able to controlthe disease and their dose has to be increased or sa;lts haVE TO BE CHANGED TILL YOU GO TO DOCTOR INCREASE DOSE AND YOUR DOCTOR WILL CHANGE THE SALTS AND RETITRATE DOSE ACCORDING TO PHYSICAL EAMINATIONBUT FOR PERMANENT CURE I MAY SUGGE...
What are the chances of pregnancy despite negative pregnancy test results? Daughter is experiencing fatigue on a daily basis. Queasiness. Has been trying to get pregnant. May have experienced implantation bleeding (slight pink mucus, brown spotting for one day). Has PCOS and sleep apnea. Expected period is next week. ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pregnancy can occur if there is unprotected sexual intercourse per vagina and release of sperms inside. Even with PCOs some individual can get pregnancy while in others it can prevent conception. As expected period is next we...
What causes elevated creatinine and urea levels in blood? My mother who is 83 had had creatinine in the 0.6 to 0.7 range and urea in the 20s for more than two decades until 6 months back. The latest blood test indicates creatinine at 1.3, urea at nearly 70 and WBC at 18,000. She had a stomach pain for a few days and i...
Hello and welcome to HCM,The normal level of creatinine id 0.6 to 1.6 mg/dl and normal range of ure is between 20-40 mg/dl.Thus, creatinine level has increased from 0.7 to 1.3, however, it is within normal range.The level of urea has increased and thus complete renal function tests have to be done to know the status of...
What cause small yellow spot on the gum and swelling in jaw? my son is ten yrs old he has a small yellow spot on his gum and his jaw is swollen he also is in pain i have a presciption for amoxicillin from the doctors from a few days ago because of a cough that he told me to hang onto incase it got worse is it safe ...
Hi! gone through your query.This can be a abscess due to a infected tooth . Consult your dentist for appropriate medication and treatment of the offending area. He can be on analgesics if the pain is untolerable.hope this helps
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean? Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?
Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online -->
Suggest treatment for h pylori I just had a endoscopy and was told that I might have h pylori. I have had 2 of these tests before. Could I have had it then and it was missed? one test was about 13 yrs ago and I was told I had acid reflux. The 2nd test was 7 1/2 yrs ago and nothing was found.
For h pylori , specaial kit of drugs available en like hpkit etc..trade names..u hav to take drugs for at least 2 weeks..and acid reflux at 1st test may be du e to gastritis at that time now 2nd time it may subsided so u got nothing..
Burning sensation in lower back, depressed nerves due to bulging disc. How to relieve this ? I am having burning sensation in my lower back. On diagnosis it has bee found that there is problem in l5-s1 area where nerves have been depressed due to bulging of disc.Too many medicines I have taken during last 5-6 years( g...
Hello and welcome to HCM,Your history is suggestive of disc prolapse.The prolapsed disc is compressing the nerves around that area.The compression of the nerves is responsible for the burning sensation.Bed rest, pain killers, and physiotherapy are the initial means of treatment.Surgery may be required in cases where co...
What is the cause for recurrent paratyphi bacteria? I have recurrent paratyphi bacteria (BH, O), every few months (tretament with doxylina dn ciprofloxacin). Does it mean that it remains in my system and then gets activated whenever my immunity is low or that I get infected each time from an external source? Thank you
HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. It could be either way . In your case I think it has remained in your system due to improper treatment . Doxy is not a antibiotic of choice for paratyphi infection and these days there is lot of resistence to Ciplox . So I feel your infection is not treated pr...
How to cure pain on right side below the rib cage? in august (for about 3 weeks), i had a constant dull pain on my right side directly below my rib cage, then it disappeared. since then, when i am sitting, if i stretch my legs out in front of me, lean forward and stretch my arms out in front of me, something in that s...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. The way you are describing, this thing is mostly pulled intercostal muscle. Your symptoms are associated with movements, postures etc. So possibility of pulled muscle is more. But better to rule out internal lung pathology first. So get done c...
What causes cyst beneath the cheeks? hi , i am having a small cyst in my cheek beneath the surface of the cheek i had consulted a doctor and she too had mentioned the same, however these type of cyst occurred before too but used to vanish in some days however this time around it has been persisting for the past few mo...
Hello!Thank you for posting here.This can be mucocele from your cheek minor salivary glands.This can be a hurt in the cheek from biting etc.Chronic persistence of this mucocele must be removed with a minor surgery along with removal of the gland.This will prevent any further recurrence.Use a strong saline gargle thrice...
What causes vomiting and gas in a baby post injury? My baby fell 2ft off the bed and landed on stomach. She cried but no change in behaviour. 10 hours later she vomited and had terrible gas. She did have a new cereal yesterday as well, had the influenza shot on Wednesday. Then this morning she had diarrhea. Should I t...
Hi....whatever symptoms you are quoting are not dangerous and not related to the fall form cot. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. If none of them are present, I don't thi...
Severe abdominal pain, nausea, sticky loose stool. Reason, how to get relief? Hi, I am a 25 year old female and I have been having terrible abdominal pain and nausea for the last 3 months, everyday. It is typically worse in the morning, and I always have to get up and have a bowl movement regardless of eating/not eati...
Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic! You are having symptoms of loose stools that stick to the toilet. This usually occurs when there fat maldigestion/malabsorption. Though there are many causes for it, one of the common causes is chronic pancreatitis. Discuss with your doctor about this possibility.
Suggest treatment for recurring mouth ulcers Hello! I am 55 years old. My wight is 62kg & my height is 5'6". Since long I have been diagnosed IBS & have taken lot of medicine as being advised by the Physicians & am not taking the medicines any more of my own. I am carrier of Hepatitis B. {Silent}. For the last many a ...
HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. As you having IBS which can leads to B complex vitamin deficiencies which further can leads to mouth ulcers. Taking vitamin B complex supplements will be helpful in such case also. Other conditions like herpes virus should be checked also which also can give suc...
What causes shooting pain in the back, chest and shoulders? Painful sharp shooting pain in the back, middle of the chest and shoulders,condition is not heart related as that has been checked. Ribs are different shape, left one bulging out considerable more,Swelling was obvious and any movement was painful and mimickin...
As your complaint regarding chest pain, shoulder pain may be due to pnumonia . so first of all pneumonia must be traeted properly.So consult your family physician for the pnumonia and for spinal problem u should do mri magnetic resonance imaging and then consult orthopedic surgeon.
Suggest remedy for pain in right knee hi i am 40 weight 54 and heigh 5 1 . i am having pain in my rt knee (inner side)when i stand for long ,walk fast ,do some physical work or lift some weight and walk. Dr told me its MDL and there is swelling, and advised me DFZ 6 , tendocare and zinetac. for two weeks. i also have ...
hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical knee assessment is advised followed by an MRI.As you have pain in the medial side of the knee, this could be related to two issues. One - medial collateral ligament injury, or Early OA knee.After an MRI will help understand the soft tissue structur...
Suggest remedy for lumps in breast in an elderly person My 60yo wife has lumps in her breasts. 2 months ago, after seeing her family doctor, she had an intensive mammogram xray and the interpretation came back negative. Last week bruises suddenly appeared on her breasts, so she went to her doctor who barely examined h...
hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon or a general surgeon with specialization in breast surgery. did your wife had a recent history of trauma or infection in her breasts? combined studies of breast ultrasound and mammography may be requested as needed. depending on the results on how...
How treat ligament tear in hip? I tore a ligament in my hip. It s very painful to walk. I have been told that the probability of success to repair the situation surgically is very low, around 10%. Do you have any special information on this situation? i.e. How would you suggest I proceed?
hihope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. any kind if ligament injury if treated properly gives good results. u shud get an mri done to find out the extent of ligament injury.ligament repair done by arthoscopy gives better results than open surgery.nothing...
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine? Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T...
Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc...
Q. My baby often has loose stools. What medicines should I give him? Hi doctor, I have a 6 months old son. He often suffers from loose stools. I do not know why it happens. My friend suggested I give Mathulai manappagu. Please share your thoughts.
Hello. I just read your query. I hope you understand my point. Follow up after two weeks. Revert after two weeks to an ayurveda specialist online -->
What causes severe abdominal pain? Ive had severe abdominal pain on and off for the past week and im wondering what it could be. The first couple days I thought it was constipation but my BMs have been fairly regular. The pain is sometimes so intense that I feel nauseous and/or end up throwing up.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my clinical experience, the current presentation suggests various possible issues as - gastric upset - digestive enzyme disturbances - gall bladder calculus or other problems - biliary drainage obstacles - others I wou...
Recommend treatment for breathing problem and chest congestion Hi my mother was suffering with breathing problem. after lots of consultation she underwent goiter operation as doctor said that it was pressing the wind pipe. but after surgery she is still facing the breathing problem. now i m consulting with chest speci...
thanks for your question I completely understand your point actually breathlessness has variety of causes starting from respiratory to cardiac.breathlessness on lying down is mainly caused by cardiac illness like cardiac failureyou need to consult a pulmonologist whi can request for a chest xray , spirometry and a card...
What are the symptoms and treatment for chlamydia? hi, I was reading information about Chlamydia and I saw that I have some of the symptoms...I don t want to go to the doctor because I m afraid...I want to know what happens if I take pills to control Chlamydia...what are the risks that I am exposed to?? thank you
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are antibiotics that can effectively treat chlamydia, your partner would also need to be treated.There should be at least a 7 day period of no sexual intercourse after the antibiotics are used to ensure there is no reinfection.All medications are associated with potential side...
What causes rashes and itchy skin on the chest and shoulders ? What antibiotics can treat these rashes and spots ? for i have a very annoying ichy chest and shoulder get it every year sometimes i scratch to much that i make my skin very dry and can start to bleed now my 16month old daughter gets it to does it sound li...
Thanks for the query It is difficult to diagnose without seeing the rash. How long have you had it? You dont complain of fever so it rules out infection but again if it is an allergy then your daughter would not have got it. For now get yourself a cbc with Absolute easinophil count done. Take an anti histaminic like le...
what are the test for detecting Breast cancer cells in body? Name the test for dectecting the presence of cancer cells in the whole body after taking the treatment for breast cancer
We guess you are asking about how to know the secondaries of Breast cancer in the body. There are numerous tests done to detect the secondaries based on the most common sites of secondaries of Breast Cancer. The Oncologist is the person who deals with this. An antibody-based test that is used to detect circulating brea...
What causes shortness of breath along with swelling in the ankles? My feet and ankles have been swollen for the most part of a yr.. They may go down for a day or two, but they always swell back up.. Ive also been having shortness of breath.. My dr ha put me on water pills, potassium, and several different meds, I have...
Dear patient pain and swelling in both ankles with shortness in breath my first diagnosis would be heart problem. Are you hypertensive? if yes this may be sign of early heart weakness. If you have no heart issues or hypertension local ankle pathology needs to be taken care of. where exactly is your pain ? if it is in ...
I am not pregnant but still getting lower abdominal pain,frequent stool and high fever I am having pain in my lower abdomin that is going into my side and back on the right side. It is worse when i am sitting or laying down, or when i go from sitting to standing it is bad for a bit then goes away. It shows up when i a...
Hello welcome to health care magic forum, it is a clear cut of infection of some organ in the right side of abdomen.Get your Hg.,TLC,DLC.complete urine examination along with ultrasound whole abdomen to find the cause & get it treated.As pain & temperature both are symptoms of some inflammation.So you should consult s...
What causes continuous quivering of the bottom lip? Hello there, My 10 month old son's bottom lips quivers almost all the time. I am not noticing any sort of pattern like when he is cold, when he gets upset, etc. I spoke to my son's doctor who only suggested that I keep a log off of when it happens. Honestly, it is ...
Hi..Welcome to HCM..As per your complain lip quiver in infants is commonly seen as they have an immature nervous system and it is resolved as the child grows and reaches further milestones..But in case if the quivering does not resolve or it becomes more severe you should consult a Paediatrician and get evaluated and a...
What causes coughing up blood with heart problem? My 12 year old granddaughter began coughing up blood tonight and was taken to an emergency room and then taken by ambulance to Riley Children s Hospital. She has a heart condition (she only has two chambers). What could cause the coughing up of blood?
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. Your grand daughter is having congenital heart disease (CHD).I these diseases, blood circulation in the body is hampered. So fluid start accumulating in lower limbs, abdomen and in lung.In lung this causes pulmonary edema.This pulmonary edema causes sever coughing and breath...
What are the side effects of taking laxopeg satchets? i m a pareplegic patient for more than 5 yrs. it occured in jan 2007 due to t1-t10 intradural haemotoma. i have been advised 2 satchets of laxopeg to be taken in the evening/night. i ve been taking this for almost 4 yrs now. i would like to know about its side effe...
Hi, Kaxopeg is an osmotic laxative commonly prescribed to treat chronic constipation and other conditions. Its common side effects include diarrhea, cramps, flatulence, belching, nausea, dehydration and habit forming. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Moha...
How to treat the rashes and the bad odor caused between the inner thighs? Hello, i have a problem in my inner thighs, I've had some problems in the past with rashes down there and my main problem is the smell. It's some sort of bad odor from my inner thighs to my testicles, no matter how much i scrub soap down there i...
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of Intertrigo, which is inflammation of the body folds. There is superimposed candidal infection in most cases (Candidal Intertrigo). Clinically intertrigo presents as red, moist, scaly patches of skin on closely opposed body folds. Foul smell is mostly due...
What to do if child got fever after being treated for diarrhoea? Hi I took my 1 year old daughter to the doctor on Tuesday for concern of diarreah at that point she had not shownany other symptoms other then that. However, yesterday afternoon she developed a fever despite the fact that her bowel movement improved. Her...
HI its common to have diarrhoea associated with fever, before or after it.gIVE HER PLENTY OF ORAL FLUIDS - ORS AND GIVE PARACETAMOL SYRUP AS ADVISED BY YOUR DOCTOR. If still has fever, get the blood tests done to r/o any bacterial infection.Take care
What causes pain in the chest near the shoulder Hello doctor, i am 34 yr old male. from past 4 months i am getting pain in the left chest - near shoulder, left arm pain, sometimes right chest pain, right arm pain, pain at the centre back between shoulder blades etc. i have done several ECG, Angiogram etc and all tests...
hi bopanna as you have a normal angiogram so cardiac ailment is ruled outsecond most common cause of the pain mimicking the cardiac pain is gastro intestinal cause likegastritisacid peptic disorderulcers in stomach or duodenumit can also be caused due to muscular strain in musles in area of chest anxiety is also a ver...
What causes fever and bumps on the tongue in case of a child? My son is 16 months. He had a fever but I've kept it under control. I've noticed sore like bumps on his tongue, loss of appetite, fussiness, i'm pretty sure he has a sore throat because he hasn't been trying to drink either. i'v been giving him pain relieve...
HiWelcome to the HCMI Have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms of your child are suggestive of a bacterial infection which is most likely streptococcus infection. I would recommend you to go for the following laboratory tests to confirm:1. Complete blood counts with differentials2. C r...
Could i be pregnant even if i don t have any symptoms? Im twenty years old and my boyfriend and I have used condoms since we started having sex over 3 years ago, but the last week in July i was supposed to have my period and and it hasnt came yet. So i took a pregnancy test last Sunday and it came back negative but wh...
HELLO,i can understand your concern.every mode of contraception has a certain failure rate(which means you can still get pregnant which has happened in your case)since your urine pregnancy test is positive, the chances of pregnancy are very high(almost 100%)initially it takes a few days for the urine pregnancy test to ...
What does pain in back of head with nausea feel mean? Hi, i am a 23 year old male, and have recently been suffering from a pressure sensation mostly in the back of the head. It started several days ago with somewhat of a mild headache which was quite dull. Since then my head doesnt really hurt anymore but i do feel co...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you posted this question in mental health section, I try to answer in that view point. Pain at the back of head and nausea are commonly associated with gastric derangement. Then for you, it became obsession. You had that di...
How does achromobacter spread? How easy does achromobater- spread....and how dangerous is it. A friend of mines husband has it around his trach tube and she was told not to pend over his face and wears a gown and mask...she is constantly in the room with him as he is weaned off the respirator and her health isn't the...
Hi Achromobacter is known to cause infections in immunocompromised as well as immunocompetent persons and it has high mortality also that is death in people suffering from its infections is high. Now since its present around his tracheal tube, dissemination in form of droplets or droplet nuclei can be there which are a...
How can I cure my pimples which have left mark on the cheeks and on my back ? Hi imliving in pune from past 3 years..... i am suffering from bad pimples .... n the pimples have left many marks on my both cheeks .... n my left cheek is not smooth, it have marks and it is really bad... please help me... this is from pas...
hi you need to consult dermatologist, treatment for you are -peeling -microderma -laser -dermaroller let doctor decide which suit you most. avoid direct sun exposure
As per report my left distal fallopian tube blocked. What should i do to conceive ? Hi Doc, i am 27 and trying to conceive for 7 months. All my harmone levels are normal and I have done HSG 2 days ago report says Distal left tube blocked. My Right tube is normal. Can you please tell me what is the next step? Thanks
Hi,Madhaviji, Thanks for query, As your right tube is normal there is no problem for ovulation. So go for ovulation study and see that there is ovulation takes place between 14-16th day. if there is no ovulation then your gynaec will prescribe medicines for promoting ovulation and growth and development of endometrium ...
What is the reason for having 110 gamma GT in the blood test? I have recently had a blood tests and have been given a score of 110 for my Gamma GT, I do not drink alcohol and am not on any medications. What else could have caused this? I am now being told that I will have to have a liver scan which is worrying for me.
Welcome at HCM... I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns... What is your age? Have you tested for gamma GT before? Are the level increasing?Raised level of this enzyme signifies that something wrong with the liver excretory function In my opinion you...
How to treat foot CIPD? hi sir i am the patient of cidp from last 7 years, now my treatment has been completed but the weakness is still remain in my legs and unable to recover, the doctor called it foot droping. sir i need your help that how can it will recover. my age is 24. please help me sir. saddiq from pakistan
Hello, I understand by history that this CIDP is troubling you much. As what treatment you have been undergoing is not known and you haven't mention any. But what appears from your mentioned history is you do have improvement and its weakness which is bothering you of the foot. Well, the first foremost thing you should...
What is the best treatment to get pregnant? can bromergon help reduce my high prolactin levels and can i get pregnant while taking the tabs. also what are the side effects of the tablets, i had a fibroid op 9 months ago and still having lots of milky secretions from both breast and still cant get pregnant
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Bromocriptine is the drug to reduce the levels of prolactin and it is quite effective in its action.It has side effects like gastric upset, dizziness, nausea.Inability to conceive and milk secretion from both the breasts are suggestive of increased...
What causes mood swings and personality disorder? i m 25 years old , clinical pathologist i m resident at university hospital & i have psychiatric problem i totally do not trust myself, i m totally confused & i have personality disorder but i can not accurately define it i also have mood swing & can not take decision...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Being a clinical pathologist, how can you conclude that you have some mental disorder / psychiatric problem ? Presumption about your own health is always bad and make you worried and anxious. The incidents you point out can ha...
What are the symptoms of kidney failure in elderly? Thank you! what are the signs of kidney failure in the elderly? My mother is 95 for the last two days she can only produce a few drops of urine and it is dark. She is only eating about 10% of her food and drinking very little fluids. She has a doctors appointment on...
HelloThanks for choosing HCM. Mostly the reason of that red urine is due to infection and lack of proper flyid intake. Please have an urinalysis done which will give a clear picture. Please give her some appetizer syrup and plenty of fluids if there is no fluid overload.RegardsDr.Alekhya
Suffering from bipolar disorder, paranoia, acting very strangely. Cure for symptoms? As a parent, where can I get help for my 25 year old son who has Bipolar and Paranoid Disorder. He is in denial about his problem and is acting very bizarre and wont take his meds. He has no health insurance. Im hoping that there is s...
The most important thing is if he is bipolar than his paronia will b secondary to grandiosity so dont get confused.Assuming he to b bipolar imp thing is the patient is not aware of the illness called as insight.........thus he lacks insight thatswhy not take medicine .So u should try to give medicine through drinking w...
What causes white spots after circumcision? hello,my 4 years old son got circumcised last Tuesday.I am worry,because he still afraid to pi,he will scream and run around until he will do it.He is really afraid of a changing(he is wearing diapers,because he is refusing to go on potty after procedure),and afraid of bath....
You should give him good pain-killers to reduce his agony, and request your doctor to take a second look at him about the white spots. Dr. Taher
What causes dizziness, loss of balance in a hypoglycemic patient? 77 year old, male. Low energy level, but can drive myself to do physical work. Have a history of heart problem. 7 years ago, had 2 bypasses and aortic valve replacement. I take 2 blood pressure prescriptions. Now, experience some loss of balance, some d...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hypoglycaemia. Its common to have dizziness, fainting, loss of balance in hypoglycaemia. You should take sugar urgently whenever you feel this symptoms. If severe then you need hospitalisation. Consult your doctor and take treatmen...
Suggest treatment for severe stomach pain , gastritis and back pain Hi..Sir My Problem is right side stomach pain & back side pain in 5 years also. running, 15-20 min. standing to hard pain. but Going down to 10-20 min. no pain. sum doctor medicen use but no my problem solve. & 10 Sonograpgy report any normal and both...
Hi,As there is stone in right kidney must be giving this problem.Due to stone remained in for long time might have damaged your right kidney as well.go for kidney function test and ultra sound of both kidneys to know any lesion in the kidneys or stone.consult urologist and get examined.Pain reliever medicine taken for ...
Is this dosage of Trazadone advisable for sleeplessness? I take levadopa-carbadopa for Parkinson's Disease and can only sleep 5-6 hours at night. I usually get up and go to the bathroom and then go back to bed but can not fall asleep. I have been taking Trazadone (.25 ) and after visiting with my psychiatrist about ...
Thanks for using HCM.trazadone is helpful for sleep problem, it can be taken in mentioned dose for the same.thanks
Semen Analysis Report. Do I need to consult urologist? My Semen Analysis report is: Volume-2.0ml, pH-8.0, Appearance-Normal, Liquefaction time-30min., Viscosity-Normal, Total aperm count-62M/ml, Active Motile-60%, Sluggish-20%,MonMotile-20%, Normal morphology-85%, Abnormal morphology-15%, Pus Cells-0-2/HPF. What does ...
DEAR SIR / MADAM I AM 34 YEARS OLD MAN. MY SEMEN COUNT REPORT IS SEMEN COLLECTION AT LAB.COLLECTION TIME      10-00 A.M.EXAMINATION TIME    10-30 A.M.DAYS OF ABSTINENCE  10 DAYSQUANTITY                  -  2.00 MLCOLOR                      -  OPALESCENT WHITEODOUR                     -  MUSTYVISCOSITY               ...
Sharp pain on left side, pain in lower back after 2 days. MRI shows inflamed colon, scheduled for colonoscopy. Suggestions? I have been to the Er for sharp pain on left front side. They did MRI and it showed inflamed colon. The Er dr put me on antibiotics and said I needed to schedule a colonoscopy. This has only been...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.From your symptoms and initial clinical/ MRI scan assessment, a diagnosis of colitis has been made. For further confirmation colonoscopy is indicated. You may wait until colonoscopy is done and go with reports to ER doctor. Please continue taking medications as suggested.Hope this helps.
Do I have to see an urologist if having calcification in kidney? Hi do i have to see a urologist just found out on ultrasound that herez a 8mm cortical calcification in my upper pole of right kidney(i went in for a liver and abdominal ultrasound originally cuz i am a hep b carrier so my hepatologist wanted the ultraso...
hai,from your relevant history possibility of the injury may cause the calcification in the right kidney. pain may be because of that too(calcification in kidney.)correlating with your associated symptoms will help in ruling out the cause.however ,i do suggest a urologist for your ultrasound report for further opinio...
Can swollen gum and lump on neck be gum infection? My son - age 14 - with no other health problems - has suddenly (overnight) developed swelling between 3 of his lower front teeth and two painful marble-sized lumps on his neck. One of the lumps is directly under his chin, in the middle, approximately beneath where th...
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The lumps can be due to abscess in relation to any of the three anterior lower teeth mentioned ( periodontal abscess) thus triggering the enlargement of the lymph nodes in the sub mandibular region.I would advice you to visit your dentist and get it checked to rule out...
Can unprotected anal intercourse cause pregnancy? Please type your query here. Since this query is directed to our panel of specialists and super-specialists, please mention your problem in as much detail as possible. Do not forget to highlight your Age, Gender, Medical History and Treatment History of the problem you...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The chances of being pregnant with anal intercourse are almost negligible, but still, some sperms may migrate from the anus to the vaginal, theoretically. So, you can get pregnant.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if...
Suggest treatment for chronic constipation and lower back pain I have constantly been going through bad constipation for months now. It's getting to the point where i have bad craps and lower back pain. I take Activia and probitics everyday and still don't seem to help. I also exercise and drink lots of water still do...
Hi there.For a normal bowel movement and motion, you need to eat diet rich in roughage like fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables which will add bulk to the stool. Drink 1-2 litres of water daily. You can take Tablet Dulcolax once or twice a day to pass normal stools for about 4 days. Change your diet. Avoid junk foo...
Suggest treatment for toe itchiness and dry flakes I do not have redness or blisters or lumps on my toes. But my toes are itchy on top where the knuckles are. They do not look infected but the itch doesn t go away. The creases on top of the knuckles are a little dry and flakey. I m wondering if I have athletes foot an...
Hello,Welcome to HCMThe symptoms you are having are most probably suggestive of athlete's foot.I would suggest you to apply topical antifungal medication (a drug placed directly on the skin)The feet must be kept clean and dry since the fungus thrives in moist environments.Steps to prevent athlete's foot include wearing...
What causes persistent anxiety despite using Lorazepam and Clonidine? I suffer from severe anxiety and depression and not to mention adult ADHD that all started about 4 months ago when I had a pap smear my doctor put me on Paroxetine 30 mg helps a little cant see a shrink until Jan. 24 having a real hard time. I m tak...
Welcome to HealthcareMagicyou are taking very low dose of lorazepam for anxiety, that is why you arent able to het relief please follow up with your doctor he might want to increase the dose because starting dose is less and then its gradually increased to make peak effect Discuss in the follow up regarding the issue b...
Is rolosol effective in treating the pain of injured finger? One of relatives, when working on a machine, his one finger was, by inadvertent mistake, get pressed inside the machine s slit. Somehow his finger got released. It happened yesterday. He did not take any care thereafter. But today he has been getting too muc...
Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to the injury of the finger. An xray of the finger should be done to exclude a fracture. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local applications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know i...
My SGOT is 463 SGPT is 268, what is the treatment and how long it will take to turn normal ? SGOT 463 SGPT 268 Alakaline phosphate serum 176 Bilirubin direct 0.28 Bilirubin indirect .52 GGT 502 Albumin 3.9 Globulin 4.2 Albulim 0.9 Bun creat ratio 18.57 else in range for liver and kidney profile Kindly suggest the trea...
62 female suffering from liver disease.ur liver is in poor condition as u described in ur report.u need to be hospitalized as soon as possibe.have iv line glucose along with liver protecting drugs for australian antigen u will get clear picture along with it u should also follow through dermatologist.a_k227@yahoo.com
When do eggs rupture after taking Clomid? Hi doctor, I’m 33 years old and I took clomid from the second day of period for five days and on the fifth and seventh and ninth days I took Menigon injection, so do you think that eggs can be rupturned before ovulation is taken place or that I might have an early ovulation ?
Hi thanks for writing in health care magic.I have gone through your question.Clomid given to develop follicles which contains clomiphene. Generally started from 2/3 day and given for 5 days so ovulation can take place.But with these medicines ovulations dont happen early. If overstimulation occur then might more follic...
What causes mild pain in the back in supine position? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Sir I underwent a surgery during 2002 for PUJ obstruction on right side in AIIMS, every thing went right. Now some times I feel some mild pain(akdan) in my back during sleep in night. ...
Dear patient Since recent ultrasound and was normal you need not to worry about renal calculus and obstruction. Mild back pain may be due to muscular origin. I would like to advise radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to be sure there is no bony pathology. Start tab diclofenac plus t...
Suggest treatment for hepatitis B sir, my mother has diagnosed hepatitis b. Her bilirubin was 22.6. At that time doctors admit them in hospital in emergency. They discharge her when her bilirubbin comes 12. I just want to know can hepatitis b can be cured??? can we gave them chandni chowk jaudince medicine. pl. sir he...
Hello,thanks for using Healthcaremagic. i had gone through all the data posted. Hepatitis B whether it can be cured or not in literal sense needs another 3 tests to be performed.HBV DNA level, HBeAG and Liver function test. based on these reports we ned to decide whether she needs treatment or not. cure means to be off...
Is there a permanent cure for Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? I developed hypersensitive pneumonitis due to medication ,carbamazepine ,after several is its to respiratory consultant plus several tests,tell me will I ever get my breathing right again I have never smoked don t drink I m more in sport play bowls but at 80 ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is caused by allergen. So get done detailed allergy test. Best treatment of allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it. Once you avoid allergen, your breat...
What causes a heart murmur? hello doctor.i have one year old baby.he had cold and cough and kind of loose stolls.so we went to doctor.she told that she heard heart murmur.she ask me to come after 2 weeks.im really worried and i lost my sleep.can u tell me is there any symptoms for heart problems
Hi... nothing to worry about a heart murmur. 80% of the times many children have this like an innocent murmur, which does not have any structural heart defect. Moreover you told the child also had some loose motions and other flu like symptoms this also can cause similar murmur.Unless the kid is having excessive forehe...
Have dehydration, food poisoning, liver infection, hepatitis, jaundice. What should I do? i am a 12th standard student. i suffered from dehydration on 17th Jan 2013. i was hospitalized. reports showed food poisoning , lever infection, hepatitis , jaundice ... according to the doctor,i should have recovered by now by h...
Hello, subbubhutani, You probably have Hepatitis-A infection. This is usually comes from eating contaminated food or drink. The course usually lasts for 4-6 weeks till all the blood work returns to normal and you start feeling back to normal. I am sure you will do fine and recover in time. This type of Hepatitis does n...
Suggest treatment to get rid of dent in head due to plagiocephaly To Whom It May Concern: When I was 8 months pregnant, I was made aware that my husband was having an affair. I fell into a deep dark depression during this time and would sleep all day to find relief from the pain and anguish that came along with my hea...
Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Firstly, I would ask you to stop blaming yourself and having so much guilt. There are so many children with plagiocephaly who grow up to merge with the population just as their peers. At 6 years of age, his head has not yet reached an adult size and so there is more tim...
What causes low sodium levels in new born? My niece just had a full term baby girl. She was born with the umbilical cord wrapped tightly around her neck which had to be cut before the body was delivered because the babys shoulder was stuck. She stopped breathing and turned blue and was rushed to the NICU as soon as sh...
Hi, in your case the reason for low sodium appears to be sepsis. Sepsis is generalised infection of body in neonates. Child should be hospitalised and hyponatremia should be corrected slowly. Take care.