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Suggest treatment for gonnococcal infection
Sir, for gonorrhea , how long should I take the VDM-kit, actually I have taken it once and it seems to reducing, but now it has occurred again, so what should I do, I am married, is it the may be for my wife? another question is that whether VDM -kit also recommended for my wife too? | Hello You had taken VDM-Kit ( fluconazole 150 mg+ azithromycin 1000 mg +secnidazole 2 tablet , 1 gm each ) .Read this carefully and you will get answer:Sex partners of patients with N. gonorrhoeae within 60 days before symptoms or diagnosis should be evaluated and treated for N. gonorrhoeae .No sexual intercourse until therapy is completed and until patients and their sex partners have no symptoms.Recommended Regime :Any of the followingCeftriazone 1 gm or cefotaxim 1 gm ( I/M or I/V) +Azithromycin 1 gm orally or doxycycline 100 mg orally twice in a day for 7 days .If pelvic inflammatory disease also associated , take metronidazole ( in your case secnidazole ) .VDM-KIT is effective or not effective , I don't know .The most advanced treatment after scientific studies is , as mentioned .(Gantz's manual of clinical infectious disease ).Hope this will be useful .Further , if any question I will reply. | |
Suggest treatment for SLE having arthritis and bronchitis
hi doc, i m in urgent need of your help....my sister in law is suffereing from SLE as confirmed by a doctor here in ahmedbad, india. Within 3 months her weight has been reduced to almost half..she is suffering from severe arthritis, bronchitis, cough and fever..kindly help me in this regard as one of the local doctor says there is no cure for SLE....it will be very kind of you if you can guide me what precautions to take and what are the medications.... | Dear Friend,Thank you for your question. Your patient seems to be very sick. Her bronchitis is most likely SLE induced lung disease, however we should differentiate it with lung infection with cultures and CT Thorax. She should also be worked up for other major organ involvement like kidneys and nervous system. She requires steroids and HCQ for management asap. Please consult Immunologist/ Rheumatologist urgently for same. If issues regarding appointment plz try at Jaipur. Thx | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
How to cure pimples inside mouth which is leaving scar?
Dear Sir,I have seen some kind of pimples under my mouth without any pus inside and not going.Initially it was painful now there is no pain.But a big spreaded mark is left and embarrassing me a lot.I must tell you that I used skin lite creme over it.I it a correct cream.Please suggest me a correct cream.Now my doctor told me to use T-Bact.I am planning to buy it now.Please suggest me.Thank You. | when you get pimples in your mouth you have allergies with certain foods. Ask a doctor, sometimes when your pimples start to hurt you can get an effection from it. Ask your local pharmacist, if they can they will give you an illegal pill. | |
What does this follicular study inspite of trying to conceive indicate?
Hi i am 27 years old. i am having regular periods, trying from last 8 months but result is negative,consulted the doctor ,she suggested me to go through follicular monitoring test , on 11 day it was MSF for both the ovaries and ET in mm was 6mm and on 13 day right ovary is 9*9 and left ovary is MSF and ET is 7mm.now it has to be done on 15th day? please suggest me is it normal and what are the chances of mine getting pregnant? | Hi, I think your follicles are growing at a slow rate. But it happens sometimes. If you have not taken any medication for increasing growth of your eggs then next time try some medicines like clomiphene for that. It may help you. If your eggs become more than 17 mm this cycle, then there is a good chance of getting pregnant. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. | |
Q. I am not able to pass stool entirely. Please help.
Hello doctor, I am 32 years old, overweight (105 kg, height 5'7"). For the past week or so, I feel like I am not able to pass stool entirely. I always feel pressure like I want to pass stool, but when I sit on the pot, I cannot. It is not like I cannot pass stool. Usually, I feel there could be more. Additionally, when I burp I feel a little uncomfortable in the stomach and there was a very very slight pain on the left side of the stomach. Not everytime that I burped, but sometimes. There is a lot of gas and I keep burping. I took Zantac and Unienzyme, as well as a liquid laxative Cremaffin. Also took Digene for 3 to 4 days. Things are better and now when I burp I do not feel pain, most of the times, maybe once or twice a day. Also, the constant pressure that I have felt has decreased. I have looked after each stool and I never noticed any blood or anything like that in the shit. I have also not lost any weight off late and if anything, perhaps have gained a kilo in the last 2 to 3 weeks. However, even though things have slowly improved, I am not fully normal. Additionally, I am one big hypochondriac and this digestive issue is now starting to drive me nuts. Please advice. | Hi. Worrying about your GI tract will create stress which increases your cortisol levels and create further problems with your sugars, sleep, bowel movements in the future, so try not to worry. I advise you do not take any over the counter laxatives, especially if your bowels are returning to normal. You can also create further problems by taking all those things. I want you to increase your water intake to 6 to 8 glasses a day and do some type of exercising at least 3 to 4 times a week. This is the best way to make your bowels regular. This is why after surgery, doctors make sure patients are passing gas and getting up and walking. Lack of physical activity, diet, lack of water intake. If not improved with lifestyle changes, H.pylori, TSH, CMP, CBC can be done. Constipation. Increase physical activity 3 to 4 times a week, increase water intake 6 to 8 glasses a day. Increase fiber intake, salads, green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid mint, caffeine, over the counter laxatives and stool softeners. | |
What is the treatment for chest pain?
I have been having strange chest pains that feels as thought someone is sitting on me I also feel very sick and hungry all the time but when I eat I suddenly feel bloated and eat very little I often feel disy but not as much the pain in my chest can be more painful when im stressed | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress induced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case. But better to rule out cardiac cause first for your chest pain. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then you are mostly having GERD due to stress. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause bloating, chest pain etc. So better to start proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes infant with nasal congestion to stop feeding and crying?
5mths girl, post running nose followed by nasal congestion which was treated with normal saline nasal drops twice a day for 2days. Nasal congestion cleared but today acute state of distress/ not able to breast feed or sleep, cries out loud on putting down but quiet on carrying upright. What may be the problem? | Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.Feeding is problematic in babies with blocked nose because breathing is interrupted with engaged mouth and blocked nose.Similary while lying down in horizontal position mucus and sputum is collected at back of throat.Nasal blockage can be removed by saline nasal drops and/or normal saline nebulization.Nasal bulb sucker can remove impacted mucus.Vicks air humidifier can help remove the blockage.Home remedies like honey and ginger tea can help your baby get rid of runny and blocked nose.Hope you find this answer helpful.Good luck! | |
What does micro albumin in urine mean?
Dear Sir, I am having Hypertension for the past 15 years and now 64 years old.The B.P measurements on18-12-2010 are 140/90.The first Micro Albuminurea test on the same day was 98mgs/l.I am taking the following medicines for the B.P. 1.Monosorbitrate 20mg Tab 1-1-0 2.Betacard H Tab 1-0-0 3.Nicardia Rd 10mg Tab 1-0-0 4.Nicardia Rd 20mg Tab 0-0-1 5.Ecosprin 75mg Tab 0-1-0 Due to presence of Micro Albumin in the Urine,Whether it is the case of Kidney Failure? What is the Precautions to be taken?Food and medicines to be taken?Kindly advise me in this regard. A.Srinivasan. | Dear Patient,albumin in urines is indirectly a sign of vascular disease that, in general, follows diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy. Fortunately, with a good pressioni control, low salt diet, healthy lifestyle, correction of dyslipidemia it can be reverted. Keep this factors under control an it can even disappear. Microangiopatia is associated with cardiovascular diseases and kidney failure, but in the long term. It is a sign that should be taken cautiously. Take care, | |
What causes sudden stomach pain?
hey i do feel sweet sweet pain in my stomach some time in left side some time in right side,and feels very tired and pain in sole of my food.i get all test done like LFT,KFT,most of blood test,Endoscopy,biopsy,liver scan,hip scan,spinal scan.but nothing came in report.please help me i feel very uncomfortable all time and tired.. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.As I could see practically no routine investigations have been left in your case and all are normal as per your history.However, if I were your doctor, I would also have done a thyroid function test for you. If this is normal, I would suggest you to consult your doctor for prescription of a proton pump inhibitor, and an anti anxiety drug for you if he feels appropriate, which sometimes work wonders. Also I would go for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and suggest you to avoid food from outside if you do.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
What should be done when the person is depressed?
Hi, my friends and I were talking about what we do when we get depressed, and being someone with actual depression I got pretty heated because you dont just feel depression, depression isn t necessarily an emotion, its an actual disorder. You don t just feel like you have down syndrome or feel like you have bulimia. And I told them how when you re depressed, that that s it. You re depressed all the time, you just have days where you feel better than normal or days where you feel worse than ever before. I simply told them that what they re saying makes no sense and that they just get sad sometimes and they need to stop diagnosing themselves because just because you show some symptoms from the internet doesn t mean anything unless its been diagnosed by an actual doctor. Is what I m saying true? Or do they have a point? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are 100% right and you should stick to it. But that is for others. You must learn to see depression positively. Depression is a disorder and not a disease. Depression is caused when we think (due to some negative happenings in our life) negatively and change our neural network. Positive thinking can bring the neural network back to square one. But depending on medicines is new trend. You should bring change into your life through these friends who are ready to accept you as you are. Being with them relaxes you and you shall think positive whenever you are with them. slowly your neural network changes. Try positive thinking and attitude. I assure you 100% success.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Kidney stone,fatigue,headache,backache,leg pain.
Hi ,..im 20yrs old .today when i urinate sperm out with my urine ..this is happen many times bt i notice dis today ..before 1 month acording to my report a stone is observed in my left kidney ..is dis happen bcoz of my stone or any other reason..i feel dull n very weakness i always feel sleepy .n headache pain in legs hands n in backbone..wat should i do plzz reply me | Hi Apar The problem from which you are suffering is regarded as spermaturia and let it be very clear that it is not due to the presence of stone in your kidney. Renal calculus can cause acute pain but this is not generalised but mostly restricted to renal angle region. This colic can be associated with vomits also. The pains you are having apparently are linked to debility. I believe you are not in habit of regular exercise and as per ayurved this leads to excess of kaph in body which is responsible for lethargy and sleepy feeling. To get rid of stone tab. sheet prabha is good. For spermaturia tab. Neo and for generalised pains have tab. triodashang guggul. God willing you will be fine in very short time. | |
What is the sudden bruise on the knuckle? I'm diagnosed with lupus.
I have been diagnosed with lupus and related autoimmune issues but my symptoms are very mild and treated with plaquanil. Last week a knuckle on my right middle finger turned purple as though it was badly bruised. There is a somewhat hard white spot on the side of my finger, which is slightly raised and very slightly tender. I showed it to my rheumatologist. She didn't know what it was but suggested that I had spontaneously broken a blood vessel. She said if it didn't get better within a week I should follow up with her, but since she doesn't seem to have any idea what the problem is, I am wondering if I should check with a dermatologist or a hematologist. Any ideas | hijust check your platelets count, and yes it may be due to spontaneously broken a blood vessel.take care | |
Suggest treatment for severe hair loss
Hi. I am a woman with 29 years old and 60 kg and 160 height. I have a very intense hair loss,about 200 in a day. in 2010 in the same time my hair loss begins and I used rigendiet tablets and vitality shampoo and tablet.after stopping to use these tablets (because they made me fat) my hair loss begins again. I`m vary worried. I`ve got married for about one year and may hair loss became bad after that..plz help me. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would recommend you to get your hemoglobin, thyroid function tests, serum ferritin levels and serum vitamin B12 levels checked. Meanwhile, you can start with hair supplements, like tablet Hairbless or Follihair. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What are the symptoms of cirrhosis?
My husband shows blood work on his liver to be normal, this was 3 months after he stopped drinking. He was told over 2 years ago by his liver doctor that his liver could not take another hit when one of the liver tests spiked at 2365! Is it possible he still has liver damage? He shows almost all symptomes of Cirrhosis. | Hi welcome to health care magic... Here you have mentioned 2300 above raised level, probably you are talking about liver enzymes report like sgpt.... So it is alcohol induce hepatitis.... If repeated hepatitis attack there and chronic liver infection than irreversible liver damage can occur called as cirrhosis..... For that USG done with serum albumin estimation to detect it... Symptoms are ascites, variceal bleed, splenomegaly etc...... So consult physician and get proper examined and confirm if cirrhosis present than further treatment protocol can be guided.......Take care Hope this will help | |
Suggest treatment for bilateral maxillary
Moderate bilateral maxillery, ethmoid and frontal sinusitis. The hiatus of the ostiomeatal units are occluded.No air fluid is seen. Patchy opacification of the anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells. What does all this mean??? I have had pain for around 10 years and its getting worse, so i went to a doctor who sent me to Radiolagy. Regards RJJ | Hi user, thank you for your question. means your have sinusitis, an inflammation in the sinuses, sinuses you mentioned are air filled cavity in various locations in the skull, once inflamed or occluded will lead to headache and pain. hope this explained to you and eased your worries.best regards, | |
What causes pain and lump in the IV pierced skin?
I had brain surgery two weeks ago (vp shunt revision). They set an IV for antibiotics and anestesia among other things, and now there is a hard lump the size of a pea approx. 1 inch from the point of where the iv pierced the skin. Now I am having shooting pains up my arm... should I be concerned? | Hi,The lump is most likely to be due to inflammation of the vein from the IV line. This will settle down but may take a few weeks before it is entirely better. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
What causes pain and swelling at the base of the spine?
As of about 3 or 4 days ago I began having pain at the base of my spine. Right about where the butt crack begins. It constantly aches and if any pressure is applied from sitting or touching it, the pain becomes excruciating. It feels like there may be a small area that is swollen, but it does not feel like a bump or something. It almost feels like it goes around the base of my spine instead of being linear, a round ball, or something normal. I ve never really felt swelling like this. I just want to know if I should be concerned or if it s hopefully something that should just pass. I haven t really done anything out of the ordinary except I slept on my sofa the night before the pain began. Hopefully it s just from sleeping on the sofa I guess... Thank you for any help you can offer. | Hi,The pain and tenderness you are feeling near the gluteal cleft is most probably due to a pilonidal abscess. It is due to an infection of an ingrown hair. I suggest you consult a surgeon and get it debrided after a careful general physical and local examination. You will also require a course of antibiotics too. | |
What causes persistent fever and fatigue?
Hi sir/madam, i have a continuous fever, i get so hot that i feel like im over heating, also been tired and falling asleep at work, just a nap.. Slight pressure in the head, but not severe, light headache.. Not bad, my concern is that i have Had this fever for about 2 weeks and its throughout a 24 hour period, please advise me.:) | If fever is continuous and persistent since 2 weeks then first of all I will advice you to go for blood investigations like CBC, MP or Widal test to isolate the cause. For treatment you can take some antibiotic preferably zifi-cv or moxikind-cv after an expert opinion along with akilos-p or nimeson-p for fever and fatigue. Take some multivitamin like neurokind-plus or metilda-forte once daily. Do cold sponging to reduce the temperature of your body. | |
What causes headache and vomiting in a child?
My son is 6yrs old and yesterday at school he complained that his head was hurting and need to lay down then the teacher said he projectile vomit at least 5-6 ft. i took him home and gave him some pepto and pedialyte he took a nap then about an hr later he vomit. i gave him more pepto and chicken noodle soup and he was fine. before i took him to school this morning he had a bile movement and it was soft like mashed potatoes and black. i gave him pepto and took him to school, he ate lunch didn t play at PE and wouldnt talk much then around 1pm he told the teacher he was very sleepy and his head hurt then about an 1hr later he woke up and was back to normal. after school when he got home he told his sister that he was sleepy he slept bout 30 mins and said he was hungry. he ate half a pizza waited awhile and vomit again. no other symptoms other than his usual eczema and allergy bumps or hives, no fever. is this a virus or is this something i can treat from home or do i need help? | Hi, I have gone through the details you have provided and the possibilities are: 1. Acute watery diarrhea which will start like this but you need to look after for signs of dehydration and prevent them. 2. The viral illness which can gradually progress till 4 to 7 days and then subside by itself. 3. The final possibility is acute CNS infection or meningitis and if there are altered sensorium and excessive sleepiness or seizures, you need to rush him to the nearest Emergency Room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction caused by traumatic masturbation syndrome
Hello Doctor, I am 30 yr old male, single, i am facing Ed caused by Traumatic masturbating syndrome, now i stopped that and practicing normal way but still struggling to get harder erections while having sex. can i take viagra initially to get on track? | Hi, I suggest you not to take these tablets with out andrology check up. Anxiety could be the main cause at this age. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Suggest treatment for nocturnal emission
Sir , i am suffering from night falls (leakage) ,, Recently in one week 5times happen . I use tablet cystone (a product of himalaya) But i doesnt get better result .i tell you that i m suffering from it about 2years . Please sir help me . I am totally frustaded | HelloThanks for query .It is normal and natural to get night emission at the age of adolescence .It gets resolved spontaneously over a period of time and no treatment is required .Take high protein diet and have a moderate exercise every day so as to get sound sleep .This will definitely help to reduce the incidence of night emission .Dr.patil. | |
What causes ankylosing spondulitis?
when my leg goes past a 45 degree angle and i move it back it makes a loud click and then it starts to grate. not very painful but getting worse. i have had a lamonectomy L4 L5 S1 and also have suspected ankylosing spondulitis. my doctor just thinks i am moaning. i have asked for a scan and gone through physio but it seems because i can still walk i am fine... no scan | Hello,It looks from your details that most probably you may have chondromalacia patallae. In this there is degradation of cartilage of knee cap.In early stages this can be cured with:- Strengthening exercises of vastus medialis obliqus.- Wear a patella opening knee cap.- Avoid squatting positions.- Take a mild analgesic and supportive cartilage therapy with glucosamine, chondroitin or collagen supplements. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Suggest treatment for fever and stomach pain in a child
3 1/2 year old, fever, somach ache, a little bit of dry mouth, no vomiting, no fever, regular stool, regular urination? I am on vacation with no access to medicine for the next 3 hours. Only thing available is adult ibuprofen. What should I and can I do? What could be the cause? | Hi...this could as well be a viral illness. If you want to use Ibuprofen I suggest you use plain Ibuprofen. It can be given at the dose of 10mg/kg/dose every 8th hourly if temperature is more than 101F and the strength of the suspension is 100mg/5ml. But if you can get back to me with the weight, of the kid I will be able to help you out and also mention in your query the strength the adult Ibuprofen you have with you.I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below.www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696 | |
How to treat the condition of irregular heart beat?
5 month olds heart beats irregularly. my 5 month old was sleeping on my chest while I was sitting up and all of a side his heart stated beating out of his chest that you could see his cloths moving up and down then it went down and he had some palpitations and was whimpering like if it hurt. then he was ok for the rest of the night. what could this be? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) is more. And most common cause for arrhythmia in 5 month old child is congenital heart diseases (CHD). So better to consult pediatric cardiologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of heart 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your child. Thanks. | |
Had no sperm masturbating. Had kidney stone, put pipe from kidney to bladder. Had lipotripsy. Cause?
Hi Sir, Couple of weeks back I was diagnosed with stone in kidney. I then got admitted in the hospital on 19 March and they have put a pipe in from kidney to Urinal bladder. Then the stone was removed through lipotripsy. The problem is that today I realised that on masturbation there was no sperm. Is this due to the treatment or any medicine I am taking. Please advise? | Hi, Thanks for your query to health care magic, There is no relation of lithotripsy and absent sperm at all, First carry your semen analysis done at good lab. If it shows absent sperm then this condition is known as azoospermia and needs to evaluation for this. | |
What causes delay in erections?
Ummm. Im 14 and as of 2 days ago, I just stopped getting erections unless im constantly arousing myself. I've tried everything, at a 14 year old's disposal anyways. I've tried mental, physical, and even tried visiting my favorite website but unless im constantly masturbating, I get nothing. Please tell me what I can try that doesn't look suspicious to my parents. | HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are unable to achieve hard erection even after shaking your penis vigorously during masturbation .This does happen in early age of puberty when all sexual organs are not fully developed and partly due to anxiety..Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday.Dr.Patil. | |
What causes green colored stools in a 6 month old?
Hi Doctor, my son is 6 months old and his stool has been green for the past 8 to 10 days, we did a stool test, the result showed 20-30 pus cells. He is normal and active but he passes loose green stools after almost every feed i.e 6-7 times a day. He is on breast milk.Earlier he used to pass stool once every 3-4 days. I have been advised to not give him any antibiotic since he is active. What do u advice? | Hello. I just read through your question.Green stools in an otherwise healthy child is not abnormal. I agree that antibiotics are not indicated here. Continued observation is the best approach. If anything changes, contact your doctor. | |
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 was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
Suggest treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
My friend is 80 and has ALL and at last count her WBC was 145,000 she has be undergoing different types of Chem they were going down, but now they are higher than when she was first diagnosed a little over a year ago. Her spleen now seems to be enlarged. What do you think her prognosis is for remission if any? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Treatment of ALL is chemotherapy depends on stage and blast percentage. Definitive treatment is bone marrow transplantation. At age of 80 prognosis remains poor with any kind of treatment and life expectancy is not good. One should not expect much from this. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
Is microvascular ischemic disease the correct diagnosis?
Hello. I am a 61-year-old woman, with Diabetes II, hypertension and am being treated for depression. Last year, a neurologist diagnosed me with Parkinson s Disease. I had retired after experiencing some mental and physical difficulties in my teaching job. He did motor and vision tests. I presented with tremors felt both externally and internally, some language-related memory problems, dropping things and falling, gait and balance problems. I had some muscle slowness, but not severe. In addition, I had Restless Leg Syndrome, which kept me from resting. The doctor prescribed accordingly. Recently I moved to another town and the new neurologist felt my tremors were not from Parkinson s. After a few unrevealing motor tests, she sent me for an MRI, which revealed microvascular ischemic disease.Is this MRI sufficient to negate the PD diagnosis? Her only message to me was that the MRI was okay. Can you suggest some questions I might take to my appointment with her next week? | Hello!I read carefully your question and understand your concern. Your MRI finding have revealed chronic changes of the small vessels in the brain, leading to small repeated brain strokes. It is related to uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. From the other hand this MRI findings can exclude Parkinson disease, but can not exclude Parkinson syndrome, which means that you have the clinical features of Parkinson, but they are related to damage to the basal ganglia caused by small vessel disease. Parkinson's Syndrome is diagnosed based on the physical examination. Further tests to consider would be DAT scan, which could examine better the damage to the basal ganglia. Levo-Dopa trial can be performed to examine your response to this drug. If it is positive, Parkinson's syndrome would be likely and treatment with dopa agonist drugs or levo-dopa should be considered. Meanwhile, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and fasting glucose, and take aspirin and a statin to prevent further progression of small vessel disease, leading to further aggravation of your situation.Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
Is foreskin retraction advisable in a 3 year old?
My son is 3 years old. This evening he was taking a shower with his older brother he discovered he could retract his foreskin. He said it did not hurt when he retracted and was able to retact passed the corna My question is now that he retracted should he continue to retract his foreskin during a bath/shower | Hello,It's completely normal. It happens to everyone no need to get panic or any medication needed it completely okay, take it easy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hina Javed | |
What causes sudden episodes of fainting, blurred vision and headaches?
I am a 21 yo NCAA cross country runner and within the past 2-3 years, I have been blanking out during races. I get blurry vision and headaches for about 15min after hard workouts/races and become very lethargic for the rest of the day even after eating and drinking water. The ATs thought it was hypoglycemia so I ve been eating carbohydrates before races and intense workouts (which never do anything and I still have the same symptoms). I ve been checking my sugar after races/workouts and it is around 200-250 mg/dL. Coaches also assumed my fatigue may have been from anemia. Ferritin level was 15 and I have been taking iron and vitamin C everyday for 3 months. My fasting glucose is usually around 105-120mg/dL. Is there a possibility I might have type 1 diabetes? | Diabetes doesn't seem likely with those sugar numbers. When your symptoms come on do you feel LIGHTHEADED at all, faint, or otherwise zoned? Are you usually breaking a pretty good sweat when this all happens? Are you cutting weight for your running? Have they taken your orthostatic blood pressures? Have they measured your BP's orthostatically when you feel this way? Have you had blood work done, imaging study of the head, EKG, or a Holter monitor? I am a neurologist and I also compete as well as assistant coach a varsity NCAA wrestling team here in Cleveland, OH so I know a lot of these sorts of issues as related to our guys and every year at least 1 or 2 of them get into similar problems. Of course, wrestling is a different sport from track and weight losses play a major role in our sport that can get people in trouble if they're not careful. But across the board, hydration and cardiovascular issues seem to be the 2 most important other issues in exertional sports that get kids in trouble from a medical perspective.You say you're anemic? And you're taking iron? But have they also checked magnesium levels? If you have a magnesium level deficiency and you are anemic...no matter how much iron you take you will never correct the anemia.....so little details like that keep people from getting better. Of course, a bigger question for me is WHY ARE YOU ANEMIC? You shouldn't be....you're an athlete, your diet should be top notch, your sleep habits should be top notch, and your training should be intensive but controlled and carefully overseen. You should hydrate FREQUENTLY DURING PRACTICE AND COMPETITION.If you'd like I'd be happy to speak with you more 1-1 and help you organize things and make recommendations for you to get testing done to try and figure this out.Write to me more specifically for information by answering the questions above that I've asked you at:bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi and I will answer you quickly.Don't forget to designate your question as that for SPECIALIST CATEGORY as I am a neurologist.Cheers! | |
Is Duvadilan safe during pregnancy?
Hi mam i am pegrant of 6weeks doctor gave me losprin75 daily 1 once i consumed it .i started spotting went back to hospital she told me to stop this tablet.then she told me to take duvadilan 10mg for 3times daily.i quite scared to use it can u help me out | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.First of all do not panic.Duvadilan is not harmful in pregnancy. It is used as a medicine to keep the uterus relaxed. It exhibits its effects after 20 weeks of pregnancy.There are very few evidences of its use in early pregnancy.Instead , in my opinion please seek prescription support from your treating doctor for micronized natural progesterone tablet 200 mg twice a day for 10 days. Your doctor has rightly suggested you to stop the Aspirin, in view of vaginal spotting. I will suggest you to get a USG done to know about the viability of the pregnancy.Please take rest. Think positive.All things will be fine in the due course of time.I hope this answer helps you.Thanks.Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar. | |
What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?
I am confused as to differences between PMS & pregnancy symptoms. I normally have my period regularly and light for 2 days and hardly any symptoms. My period is 2 days late, extremely sore breasts, headaches and low stomach cramp. Am I experiencing PMS symptoms? Thank you | Hi there,,PMS symptoms are caused due you excess sensitivity to progesterone hormone which causes sore breasts, heaviness, bloating, headaches and depression. Even in pregnancy the progesterone hormone is on the rise and can cause similar symptoms too.The best way to tell if you are experiencing these due to pregnancy or PMS is by testing for Beta HCG which is the specific pregnancy hormone. Doing a home pregnancy test will detect it. And we can known the cause of your symptoms.The treatment of PMS, in case that this delayed period is due to PMS is to have a healthy diet and exercise and if the symptoms are too bothersome , medications such as SSRI( Fluoxetine, Paroxetine) in the second half of the cycle can be considered.If the urine pregnancy test comes positive contact a doctor for pregnancy care.Hope this helps.Regards. | |
How to treat indigestion in a 5 months old child?
hello, my baby is 5 months old. from the last 2/3 days she is suffering from indigestion & gas problem. doctor prescribed decolic drops & neopeptine susp. she was ok yesterday, but now she has become restless & crying a lot. Any advice will be appreciable. thanks. ajit | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Bottle feeding babies usually ingest gas while feeding.Either breast feeding or feeding with cup and spoon will prevent gas.What your doctor prescribed is OK, continue the same medicines.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics | |
Suggest treatment for infections due to usage of pan masala
Hello ,I am 22 yr guy and i use to chew pan masala since last 5 years . .!my jaws was locked and my mouth turned little white then i consult the Dr and he injected me the Steroids and now i have little hole in my left side still left please help me how it can be cure | hello brother..i suppose it is not due to infection..visit a specialty hospital for biopsy of the tissue..treatment will be planned according to the report..this is the best advise..do not neglect it can be a serious problem..take care.. | |
Child have blister like soreness in the arm
Hi my one year old daughter got her mmr and pneumococcal injection in the top of both legs 2 days ago, yesterday I discovered a blister like sore on the inside of her upper right arm! It looks raw this morning an was leaking pus in the night. She's a little cranky but has no temperature or anything else. What is this? | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.It has no relation to your vaccine shots.May be due to staphyllococcal skin infection.Ampiclox syrup 2 times daily will give relief.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pediatrics | |
Need more information regarding alpha and gamma motor neurons
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alpha and gamma motor neurons During light activity, alpha motor neurons are activated first; during heavy activity, gamma motor neurons are activated first. b. Alpha motor neurons are activated before gamma motor neurons. c. Alpha and gamma motor neurons are activated at the same time. d. During light activity, gamma motor neurons are activated first; during heavy activity, alpha motor neurons are activated first. e. Gamma motor neurons are activated before alpha motor neurons. | answer e) is correct. During active strech excitation of gamma efferent neurons of anterior grey column of spinal cord produces contraction of polar regions of the intra fusal fibres and there by not contractile equatoial regions of nuclear bag and chain fibres are actively streched. this results in excitation of alpha motor neurons through the monosynaptic loop of strech reflex conscequently the extra fusal fibres of the corresponding muscle are contracted until it shortens to equal with the degree of contraction of muscle spindle. this method of contraction of skeletal muscle maintains its residual length.The alpha and gamma motor neurons are excited simaltaneously by the pyramidal tract, the alpha neurons being the fast conductors initiate muscle contraction with out limit of shortening and the gamma neurons through the reflex loop maintain muscle contraction with desired length. | |
Diagnosed as asthma induced bronchitis, tried Nebulizer, Ventolin, Prednisone, yet breathing no good. What should I do ?
Hi my name is Ann. I went to the doctors and he told me i had Asthma induced Bronchitis . On the first date he prescribed me Nedulizer 4 times a day with my Ventolin twice a day with prednisone 10MG tablets. 6 for 3 days then 5 for 3 days and so on to 1 for 3 days. My breathing was still not good. So a week later I went back and he gave me a packet of Spiriva but would not write me a prescription but did write me one for Advair , and told me to restart the prednisone all over again, and still keep doing the Nedulizer 4 times a day with my Ventolin twice a day. Was out of work for a month and a week. Still having problems breathing. Yes I do smoke and trying to quite. What should I do and should I have took all of that medicine? What should I do now? Not all the day long but there are parts where it s hard for me to breath and now having to go back to work, just the 4hour bus ride and wait makes me so tired. I need help? Please I want to be able to play with my boys again and work without having to sit down for an 2 hour rest. Sorry on a fixed income and have no way to pay. Sorry | This type of asthma which are not controlled by highest medicines are induced by food and the culprit is mostly milk after that wheat,potato,rice chana can also do this You continue with medicines Stop all milk and diary get serum tsted for food specific antibodies as described above your medicines will be reduced to lowest extent if you adopt elimination diet after tests | |
What causes severe anxiety, depression and panic attacks?
tWhat would you prescribe to help someone with these problems. Extreme anxiety, depression, panic attacks, heart loud and have had a heart attack 12 years ago. I have been diagnosed 3 times with ptsd. I had a terrible childhood and a 13 year domestic violence which was very bad he was my husband. My two kids I love so much got into meth and both are in prison for attempted murder not related to each other. They are not kids they are 28 and 29. There is so much more. My insides feel like they are jumping and I have insomnia can you help? Everything is not here that I wrote it is more then that | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It occurs due to dysfunction of serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters. Apart from this, it is also caused by stressful situations and events.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Junaid Nabi | |
Does chest tightness, pain while coughing, green phlegm indicate bronchitis?
I hhave not been feeling well for a few days now. My chest feels tight and it is painful to cough. When I do, green phlegm come up. In the meantime, I have one child with an ear infection and another with sinusitis. Could this be bronchitis? I do not have a fever. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, this can be bronchitis. Your symptoms like cough, greenish phlegm, chest tightness etc are seen in bronchitis. You are also having exposure with sinusitis and ear infection patients. So this can transmit infection in you. So possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. Consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroid and antibiotic drugs. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Is it a gall bladder problem having pain in the upper right side of stomach causing acid reflux and nausea?
My daughter is 13 and for the past 6 days has had severe pain in the upper right quadrant. It was so bad Sunday night I took her to the emergency room thinking she was having heart trouble. She has been constipated for several months and is on myralax to help it. She can barely eat or drink due to the pain and it is getting to where it even hurts her to breath. The pain comes and goes, and it last any where from 30 mins to 3 hours. They say she has acid reflux but I have that and I have never felt like she does. She woke up this morning in pain and nauseous, and has been out of school for the past 2 days. Does she have a gallbladder problem? | HiYour daughter is too young to have gallbladder problem but to be sure you need to do abdominal ultrasound and blood work.her symptoms may be related with IBS or Acid reflux.but she needs exams like upper endoscopy to rule out gastric problems.Wishing her fast recoveryDr.klerida | |
Unable to conceive, PCOS, weight loss required. Laproscopic surgery recommended. Infertility treatment?
Good evening doctor, I have diagnosed to have PCOS due to polycystic ovaries. I was unable to conceive after marriage of 1-1/2 years and was on treatment. My weight is 74 kg and my height is 5.3. Doctors are suggesting weight loss of 10 to 15 kg to treat this problem and help me conceive or a laproscopic surgery. Only by weight loss can this problem be solved or are there any treatments available....Pls explain and suggest...... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. PCOS is common problem in today's life due to sedentary habit & taking fast food. To control PCOS, first thing is weight reduction by regular exercise & control on eating habit. If still this problem is not controlled then medication like metformin is started. I hope your query has been answered. Take care. | |
What causes dizziness?
I am on day 19 of the hcg vlcd, and for the past few days I have been experiencing dizziness anytime I stand up (and once while I was just sitting on the couch). I could probably be drinking more water, but I am pretty sure I am not dehydrated. I have lost 6 pounds in the past 4 days, could this be the problem? My blood pressure is normal (for me), and I am unsure about my blood sugar levels but I have never had a problem with that in the past. | Thanks for asking this through HCMDon't worry you are on vicd which controls the heart rhytm and rate .whenever if there is changes in progrmmers in vicd ,it lower the heart rate so ,heart pumps less volume of blood to vital organs like brain ,hear and kidneys so have a check about your serum potassium ,GRBS ,ECG,2d Echo ..if correction are plz check your cardiologist don't worry he wil rectfy your problem,, ok ,hope your problem will be solved ok | |
What causes inflammation in my right collar bone?
My right cokkar bone is inflamed. It's not painful though it gets a little sore if I do heavy work in the home or yard. my right hand also hurts with heavy work. I noticed the inflamation in the collar bone about 3 weeks back when i hd some house guests & was working more more than usual. What might it be? | HiFor no reasons simply the collar bone cannot be inflamed, There could be a possible reason like trauma, compression, bone or muscle injury, ot infection.Please get an xray chest done to rule out any problems.and visit an orthopaedic surgeon.Take care | |
Q. Will taking two emergency pills within a week cause delay in periods?
Hi doctor, I had unprotected intercourse with my fiance and he ejaculated inside me 20 days back and within 24 hours I took a pill. After a week, we again had unprotected intercourse and he ejaculated inside me and again I took a pill within 24 hours. I have not got my periods yet. Could you suggest what to do? | Hello. Unwanted 72 has a side effect of messing up periods and since you have taken it twice so probably your periods are delayed due to this reason. I would suggest doing a pregnancy test to be sure and if you vomited the next day, then it had not affected the efficacy of the pill, and your symptoms may be due to anxiety or stress due to delayed periods. | |
What is the diet for a liver cirrhosis patient in vegetarian?
hello, my mother is suffering from liver cirrhosis, we are giving her proper veg. diet and medication and she has started showing signs of improvement. She is vegetarian and our doctor has prescribed her non veg pretentious diet which she refuses. is it OK for her or we should obliged her to take non veg. | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.Vegetarian diet is adequate. There is no need to take non-vegetarian food if she is a vegetarian.If she has developed complications like accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and legs, then she has to take salt restricted diet.I hope that answers your question.Regards. | |
Would a miscarriage at 7th month of pregnancy affect future pregnancies?
Sir I was pregnant for 7month I ad a premature baby which I loosed last month did month I saw a heavy flow of blood which I could not control my Dr placed me on primolut I started on d 15th and stoked on fri which was d 5th day today sun am seeing blood again...and am tryin to get pregnant very soon hope it does not av effect | Hi I think primolut N will not affect your chances of pregnancy. Take a break for 6 months atleast to bring your body to normality. Try again naturally for a pregnancy. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chance of pregnancy. Hope it helps. | |
Having acne, scars on face, back. Took medicines, laser treatment. Not much effective. Suggestions?
I am 27 years old. I am having acne problem from 10 years. I am having acne both in face as well as whole back. It has left dark spots, I have visited several times to a dermatologist but when I leave treatment then again it appears. Now also I am taking azithral, cymino-100 and a multivitamin and have undergone laser treatment three shifts on 15 days duration.still dont find much effective. what should I do? | Hi, Firstly for your acne problem, I would advise you to take a prolonged course of oral isotretinoin along with topical anti acne creams as it will not only cure active lesions but also prevent further recurrences. You might require six month course of isotretinoin to induce permanent remission. Scars and marks will reduce to some extent with oral isotretinoin too. Later on sessions of peels and lasers can be taken to reduce pigmentation and scarring. However, it is suggested that one should avoid these procedures when on isotretinoin and for better results there should be a gap of 3 to 6 months between these sessions and isotretinoin therapy. Do not worry, acne can be managed easily with a proper treatment compliance under an expert dermatologist. Take care. | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well. | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. | |
Suggest medication for pain due to retrieval of tooth
hi , sir i have a sever pain in my back tooth actually , my back tooth was removed last year because of some issue well i am getting pain now at that place,could you suggest any medicens for me | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain can be becaus eof infection from any root piece left out during previous extraction or infection from the neighboring tooth.Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any root piece remaining in the extracted tooth site or infection in the nest tooth.Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). If there is a root piece then get it removed or if there is infection in the next tooth get it treated with root canal treatment or extraction.Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
Suffering from severe stomach problems
hi i have stomach problems all the time it sounds like i have gas i hear the noises but it barely moves it makes my body ache constantly it gets in the lower part of my body and i can barely walk i cant belch it stays in my neck and sometimes it like i get this unexplainable smell it sometimes makes me vomit up foam and blood PLEASE HELP WHAT CAN I DO | hii.. welcome to healthcaremagic as per the history given above it looks like u have acid peptic diseae..i feel u need to have a very good diet habit..eat lots of fibre containg food like fruits and vegetables..in case u smoke or drink alcohol ,its better u abstain from it..drink plenty of water, atleast 4 litres per day..if u do get pain abdomen start taking tablet pantodac-DSR 1-0-1 half an hour before food..diet is very important for halitosis(bad breath) to come down.. | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain post a below knee amputation surgery
I had a below knee amputation 3 weeks ago and the phantom pain is almost more than I can take. I thought having the amputation would make life better, but now I m not so sure. Pain medicine does not seem to touch it. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you. | Hello,Biofeedback and acupuncture may help. Also, this type of pain often decreases with time, but you need to get some treatment as soon as possible to get some relief.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kathy Robinson | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
i took a home pregnancy test and it came back positive and i have been having pregnancy symptoms since october but i have had my period since then and i took a urine pregnancy test at the doctors office in Nov.and both came back negative so would i be pregnant? | Hi,There are two possibilities in the current scenario. You may have been pregnant as you had a positive pregnancy test earlier and since you had a period later, could have aborted and thus have a negative pregnancy test now. Else, the earlier test may not have been performed properly or had the effect of medication or hormones. A trans-vaginal sonogram will help to clarify the situation. With a negative urine and blood pregnancy test, you are not likely to be pregnant. Hope this helps. | |
What causes rashes over the body after using eye drops?
Our son has an eye infection. Secreting green fluid from eyes...We were prescribed Fucithalmic Viscous eye drops, 1 drop in each eye for 5 days applied at bedtime. This is day 4, we have noticed blotshiness of a rash or hive-like symptons on his body (arms, legs, back and possibly started on his face). Wondering if this could be an allergic reaction? | Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. I suggest to stop using the eye drops. I also suggest using an antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily. I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
What causes bad smelly urine?
Hello dr, my name is sivapriya,my husband name is ganesan,he is a software engineer in bangalore,last weeks he had urine is very wost smell is coming,my parents & husband parents old check the dr,what problem is there,had had smoking 1/2 pocket per day ,drinks (monthly 2times) ,some chinni kaine also he had what we have to do?pls tell me my number0000 | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.These symptoms are suggestive of uroinfection and this is common in your age and usually is manifested with pain during urination, fever and changes in urination frequency. Also, blood traces may be present in urine which can have odour or colour change. Other common cause are urinary stones. Diagnosis is established by doing urine analysis and urinoculture and after this antibiotic treatment may be started if necessary. If there is negative urine analysis then you should do ultrasound of kidneys to check for stones. You should drink plenty of fluids and take raspberry tea or juice to promote urination.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. | |
Q. I have done TESE last year and it causes pain in testicle. Is this normal?
Hi doctor, I have done TESE last year. During my normal movements like rising from a chair, it seems to cause pain in my testicle (just like when you touch a wound). This pain is shooting to the hip like a nagging pain. Is this normal? what can I do for this? | Hello. This pain and discomfort are common after TESE (testicular sperm extraction). Any straining like rising from the chair will cause pain. I suggest you wear tight underwear so that testes does not hang loose. It will support and reduce pain. Your body will heal on its own. For more information consult an urologist online --> | |
Is the fatty area above collar bone due to allergy?
Ihave had itchy arms legs to point of scratching til bleed over2years Dr did rast test ,showed high allergiy but no exact substance,notisced fatty swelling above centr of collar bone last week,not painful just looks as if put on weight,forgot to mention to GPas was distracted getting rast test result,he has put me on 5day steroid course for itching and stopped my statins for a week to see if this could be cause of itching could this fatty area be related to my unknown allergy | Could be. But the most suitable to such of my patients have been Ayurveda's Haridra khand, manjishthadi kwath liquids and some natural application on body while bathing such as Fuller's earth or multani mitti.These can be used without any risk and on your own. Contents are natural. May be slow in action but would be better acting than your history given above. No side effects and are economic too.May meet Ayurveda doctor for further guidance.Hope it helps you. | |
Suggest remedy for dermatitis with itchy bruises on the arms and thighs
I’ve had this itch and I was told by a doctor that it is contact dermatitis but now it had spread all over my body and I have watery like bumps on my arms and are very itchy and what’s concerning is bruises are appearing on my arms thighs legs all over my body | Hi, If the diagnosis is confirmed as contact dermatitis and infectious conditions are ruled out by your doctor, you could apply a mid potent steroid such as mometasone lotion mixed with emollient lotion on a skin lesion. Along with that you should take antihistamine tablet. If you have any problem during treatment, I request you to consult your dermatologist as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist | |
What causes child to get leg pain after fever?
Hi! my 16 months daughter had around 37-39 deg temperature for past 3 days and we used calpol(paracetemol) and now(from today morning) tempereture is normal. But now, she is complaining of pain in left leg while walking and started limping. we are almost sure she didnt hurt her leg etc today. so, what elsee could be the reasons? anything to be concerned about? thank you | Hello and welcome to healthcare magicPain in leg and limping after an episide of fever points towards two important conditions1.Transient synovitis 2.MyalgiaTransient synovitis:In this condition the membrane lining hipjoint becomes sore.It only temporary and often resolves on its own.It usually follows a viral fever.Myalgia:In this case muscles are sore.Without history of trauma or overexertion Virus is almost always the cause.In this condition muscles ache to touch.This too is a temporary condition Treatment is similar for bothKeep your child as much painfree and relaxed as possible by warm compressions, warm bath,adequate rest,adequate fluid intake and painkillers and ibuprofen.Hope you find this answer satisfactory.Good luck. | |
Can throat and lung burning sensations caused by chlorine inhalation be treated?
Hi, I was dissolving some clorine for my pool in a bucket of warm water and it started to bubble and i inhaled some of it and now my thout and lungs burn. Is there something I can do for it at home? I can brreath and I dont feel sick but it does burn | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is due to mucosal irritation via chlorine bubbles .* Guidelines for better recovery- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day.- Intake of PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach , antacid syrup as mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly .- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA* Consult later doctor if required .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further queries .Regards . | |
What causes protruding vein in forehead after head injury?
my 3 year old grandbaby ran into table 2 weeks ago. had goose egg lump on her forehead. lump was gone in a day or two. 2 weeks later I can feel a vein where the injury occurred. can also see it on her forehead when looking at it. she has been acting perfectly normal the whole time. I can just see this vein kind of sticking out when it was not there before. anything to worry about? | Hi..... You need not worry about the prominent vein. It would have been an underlying Hematoma which has made the vein more visible and prominent. If the kid is not having incessant vomiting or abnormal behaviour or loss of consciousness or seizures or watering from nose and ears are bleeding from nose and ears then you need not worry about the head injury.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What other medication should I take with Febrex Plus to reduce temperature and shivers?
My fever hasnt subsided since 4 days now, its been lingering around 99-101 degree Fahrenheit. The only medication i have been taking is Febrex Plus which brings my body temp lower and relieves me of pain and shivers. However do you suggest if i should take any other drugs along with Febrex Plus. I have also got throat ulcers since two days maybe because of the heat generated in the body. Please suggest something that helps me recover organically and rejuvenates my mind & body with much ease | Hello, Febrex plus is more a symptomatic medication and causes just symptomatic relief. However, the reason for the fever has to be investigated and treatment needs to be started accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician | |
Coughing with choking sensation when trying to sleep, smoker. Taking flonaise. Throat cancer?
I have a cough with a choking sensation especially when trying to sleep. It feels as if sand is in my throat . My Dr. Said its probably sinus problems, so I take Flonaise. Initially a little relief, but it s back. What causes this? I admittedly am a 4 cig/day smoker, which I m trying to quit. I m afraid it s throat cancer or something more serious. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Smoking makes you prone to many lungs diseases including severe inflammation, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and lung cancer. Throat cancer is also possible. All this diseases give cough so without additional tests you are unable to rule them out. That is why I suggest you to visit pulmunologist, have chest X-ray (or better chest CT) and spirometry (blow test). Laryngologist can diagnose throat cancer. Hope this will help. Regards. | |
What is the treatment for Cervical Herniated Disc pain and headache?
i am female ,married ,3 children , 42 years ..diagnosed to have cervical disk between c5-6 and c6-7 sience 2008 now i feel pain intermittent with hand efforts reached my left elbow and recurrent headache attaches.. ifeel heavy headache distrebuted to the occiput | Try conservative measures like physiotherapy and wearing soft cervical collar. Tab gabapin NT will help you for both headache and neck and arm pain. Take analgesics SOS. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. | |
What are the brownish itchy blotch on right testicle?
Hi Doc,For several years now I have had a brownish, itchy blotch on the inside of my right testicle. I have two small brown spots on the inside of my left testicle. They seem to itch more when I am under stress. They often do not bother me for extended periods of time. Any ideas?Thanks. | HelloThanks for query .The brownish blotch on testicles (Scrotum) since long time are most likely to be Sebaceous Cyst The diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified general Surgeon .The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac)Dr.Patil | |
Can i get pregnant on the implant when taking methotrexate ?
can i fall pregnant on the implant when taking methotrexate | Hi, Thanks for query, As you have implant you can not become pregnant whether you are taking methotraxate or not. ok and bye. | |
Low semen count improved post treatment, doctor suggesting Laproscopy surgery, Reason?
Hello Dr, i am 31 and my husband is 33. We wanted to start a family, so we gone through all test. my blood and sonography came OK. my husband semen count was low, so dr recommend drug . How his count has increased and motility is also good. Now my dr is recommending me for Laproscopy surgery. i am confused as she had told me everything is normal and i am also ovulating. should i go for a second opinion or change the dr. please advice | Hi, Please ask your doctor that what she wants to do through laproscopic surgery and decide accordingly. With good wishes, | |
How to get cure from cervical spondylitis without medicine ?
sir,my mother is having cervical spondylitis .she is medicated with hifenac mr,rabee.tablets.if she skips one day these medicines,she is getting pain and it is relapsing.but according to me, nsaids are having much more side effects and how far she should use these medicines?and how to get rid of pain with out medicines? | hello, though nsaid have some side effects like gastritis , it can be prevented by taking some antacids like ranitidine. along with the drug she has to continue some excercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist. life style modification is very important to bring relief. take care | |
Rashes, itchy. Taking cortisone. Could it be scabies or shingles?
Hi-I have an itchy blothy rash on my right lower leg. I have been using cortisone which helps with the itch, but the rash dosen't seem to go away. It is not scabies, or shingles (from the pictures I've seen). It is on my right leg, and I have one patch on my left under arm-closer to my back. Sorry, I do not have any money left this week, my husband is on disability, and I have a low paying job. I am sorry that I wasted your time. I did not know an answer would cost money. Best regards. | Hi.itchy blitchy rash on the leg and the armpit is tinea corporis.it is a fungal infection mainly present on the waist.groins .armpits.buttocks.face.palms etc.it can be cured by antihistamine atarax 25 mg at night.use terbinafine 250 mg oral for 14 days and terbinafine ointment over the lesions.steriods decrease the itching part not the whole infection even it may increase the infection | |
What causes itchy rash under breast after open heart surgery?
My mom had open heart surgery on the 8th. She has developed a rash under her breasts and on the front of her sides if that makes sense. They are red welps and itchy. What could this be. She has been on same medication since she left hospital so I don't think is medicine related. | Itchy patches needs to be taken in to account. If your mother is diabetic , rule out fungal infection. Under skin of breast is at times not cleaned properly, so it can lead to skin infection. Take opinion of skin specialist. | |
What causes dry yellow crust lips?
My lips have been really irritated for the last 2 weeks. First I thought it was because of the change of climate I just relocated from Georgia to California. I do have eczema. They just felt really dry in the beginning so I would reapply carmex as needed. Then the area between my nose and lip also became irritated. A few days ago it got worst and after I applied carmex my lips felt wet and really raw. Once the moisture was gone it would be yellow crust when wiped my lips. There doesn t appear to be any bumps. I haven t been to sleep in two days because it is so uncomfortable. Please help! Thanks | Hi,You seem to have cheilitis. There may be some cause. Either irritation or allergy. If it is for the first time,it may be due to irritation caused by some irritant like toothpaste,cosmetics,lipstick,soap,sunrays or some food particles. You consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. I would suggest as follow..- oral steroids in tappering dose- antibiotics- antihistaminics- application of mild steroid with antibiotic creamI hope this would help you..Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD | |
Suggest remedy for dental health problem
I m 26 year old female who is currently 24 wks pregnant. I started having sudden symptoms of a swollen tongue, and noticed whites spots almost like a growth on the sides of my tonguem I also noticed swelling n my throat & some difficulty swallowing. - do have a tooth that is in need of a root canal, & one that is roke in hlf & and my gums have now grown over the other covering the hole, it may b infected due to that, but is that the cause? & is there anything I can do while pregnant to treat the problem. | HelloI have read your query and understand your concerns.root canal is not really have a direct effect on the fetus during pregnancy. Although the film(x-ray) is necessary to examine the tooth,but the radiation in question is minimal and x-rays are directed towards the mouth and not the abdomen. Other possible sources of risk associated with root canal treatment are: anesthesia. Dentists often use small amount of anesthesia to pregnant women. But if the dose is not sufficient to alleviate the pain of the patient, the dose may be increased gradually. As the tension of the dental procedure has a detrimental effect on the baby, additional anesthesia is preferable to allow the stress affects the baby.The antibiotics. They are often prescribed to fight infection after dental procedure. However, doctors do not prescribe antibiotics that are not safe for pregnant women.as far as swollen gums are concern that can be related to pregnancy gingivitis.to prevent pregnancy gingivitis it is especially important to practice good oral hygiene habits, which include brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day, and using an antimicrobial mouth rinse. If you are due for a professional cleaning, don't skip it simply because you are pregnant. Hope this ans helpsRegardsDr. Shesh | |
What does a bump on the inner lower lip indicate?
Hi, I have a small spot on my bottom lip just right of the middle. If I run my tongue over it, it seems indented and tastes like blood on contact. There no pain and as far as I know, no trauma took place. It's a fairly small lesion with 3 tiny red specs forming almost a triangle around it. I get canker sores and this is far different. Any ideas? | Hello,A small bump on the inside of lower lip can be due to a mucous cyst or Mucocele formation. It can also be an overgrown sebaceous gland. Other cause can be cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus.So, first of all, you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated, and a clinical examination can be done along with oral swab culture can be done for confirmation of the cause. For now, do warm saline gargles and also do cool compresses over the sores. Avoid spicy and irritant foods.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora | |
Had periods. Pregnant now. Opt for abortion when fetus is not spotted?
in the moth of dec 2011 i had my periods. then i come know that i am pregnent in the moth of Feb 2012. Did not had a ultrasound initially. but later whn i went for a trimister screening it was found that the pregenancy is unembriyonic. so later i opt for a abortion in the month of match. my gynecologist sugest the D & C by Medicine. Since then i & My husband are planning for a baby. and each moth i visited the doctor for my betterment. this i moth my period was due on 4th of sep, yet it has no come. so i visited my doctor again, she did a urine test, it was negative, she did a ultrasound and said the utreus is looking bulky, but there is no fetous yet. she said to come next week. please suggest me what woulf be the possible results. bcoz i am scared of my last unembrionic pregenancy. Rgds, sandhya | Hi, it will take atleast 6 weeks for fetal pole to appear, cardiac activity will appear after 1 week. so get ultrasound then. all the best. | |
What causes racing heart while suffering from high BP?
hi I am a 41 year old male. 5 11 210 lbs. I found out I have high blood pressure about a year ago. I now take medication for it. I try to eat healthy and have lost weight and still losing. Anyways for the last couple of months my heart has started pounding and racing with things like picking up the laundry basket and carrying it to the laundry room. It feels like my heart is going to explode, it usually last anywhere from 2 to 10 min.. However the anxiety last hours afterwards. Yet I can go on a brisk walk for 2 miles and even sometimes slightly jog for several minutes and my heart remains normal, I mean it s faster and all but it s not pounding scaring me to death. Any ideas anyone? | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be just pure anxiety and your overweight. Are your symptoms always related to carrying things? A chronic anemia or a adrenal gland dysfunction could also be related to this symptomatology. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest xray and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, cortisol plasma levels, blood electrolytes). If all the above tests result normal, the main cause of your symptoms would be just anxiety. Meanwhile, I would recommend you to modify your diet, avoid caffeine intake and salt in food and try to lose weight. Hope to have been helpful!Best regards, Dr. Iliri | |
Why am i not getting pregnant?
I was on 3 different birth controls. Depo, necon, and tri sprintec but its been 2 yrs since I've used any birth control my boyfriend want a baby and have been trying we have sex often unprotected. I have never gotten pregnant its been 2 yrs of trying am I unfertile? | Hi, I think you should go for evaluation first. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. If everything is fine, you can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Rashes on hands, arms, neck, intense in evenings. Dry skin and exema from childhood. Is this related to cortisol levels?
I have rashes on my hands, arms, neck, and less so on my legs. The rash is much improved in the mornings and steadily worsens, getting very bad by the evenings. Could it be related to cortisol levels? I have always had very dry skin and had exema as a child which resolved as I entered adulthood until the past 9 months or so. I am 44 years old. I have also had cronic, though not debilitating, headaches for the past 15 years, which also seem wose as the day progresses. | Hello,Thanks for the query.You might be suffering from atopic dermatitis.This is a chronic skin condition which starts in early life and progresses to adulthood.It is actually controlled by high cortisol levels in body, that is why we use steroids for treatment.Headache may be due to your chronic skin condition which is depressing you. Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. you a good health.Thank you | |
What causes recurrent fever?
Thank you, My 8 year old daughter has had cold-like symptoms for about 6 or 7 weeks. She has had a reoccuring fever, usually low- grade (around 100.5). Last week she started to complain of her ear hurting. I took her to a walk-in and they gave her amoxicillan, and said she had a sinus infection and the start of an ear infection. This morning her cold-symptoms are back with a vengance and her fever was 101.5. She is on the last day of her amoxicillan. Do I need to take her in to a Dr. again? | Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Your history suggests that she maybe suffering from middle ear infection, usually takes more time to control about 5-7 days.The drug of choice is Amoxycillin +clavulanate.In girls for any chronic fever urinary tract infection may be ruled out.You need to take her to doctor and also for ENT consultation.Hope this reply is OK for you.PLease feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. | |
29 years old, husband suffering from azoospermia, short menstrual cycles for one day. Will this effect IVF?
Hello Doctor, I am 29 yrs old i am married since last 8 years i do not have kids the problem is with my husband he is azoospermic. My query is previously i used to have my periods with good flow for around 3 days. But as years passed slowly the flow got reduced. Now i hardly have a flow of 1 day. My period almost stops after one and half day. Can this lead to any problems as we are planning of getting a IVF done. Please revert asap. | Hi Aradhana, I do not see that the reduced menstrual flow will have any effects on the IVF. As long as you ovulate, you can conceive without any fear. Please get your Hemoglobin level tested. It may be low. Otherwise, you shall conceive with the IVF. There should be no problem with it. Hope this helps. Regards, | |
Are bruising, leg numbness and headache after falling a cause for concern?
I fell on Saturday and I landed on 2 plastic chairs and a round plastic totes, which I broke all of them with my lower back. I have major bruising a swelling accompanied with right leg numbness and a headache. What us hoing on....should I be concerned? | Hello, This looks like there is a muscle spasm in the lower back leading to nerve root entrapment. Kindly take good bed rest so the stress on the muscles come down. Use hot water fermentation as well for the lower back. Try some simple core stability exercise and spinal muscle strengthening exercises. This should stop the numbness and improve your spinal stability. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Suggest remedy for tightness in chest and sweating
I have just had ECG and blood pressure taken all 'normal' Given Beta Blockers. Not keen. Not taken any as yet. Had gastric burn in chest which spread across chest and disipated. Suddenly I am getting thump in chest and tightness plus hot and sweating. Leaves me tired and weak. Seems to happen when I am faced with anything - very minor - to cope with. Generally I am a coper! Nurofen plus first thing in the morning seemed to help but now I learn this could be dangerous. | Hi welcome to health care magic... If your ECG and blood report normal than why beta blocker prescribed... Here cardiac history should be evaluated... As your EKG normal if needed after examination and auscultation than echo done if needed... Here respiratory cause should evaluated by chest x ray if needed... CRP done for reveal any inflammation or infection if present in body... As you have burning history acid reflux can lead chest pain as referred pain... For which omeprazole given... According to cause specific treatment guided .Take careAdvise : Consult pulmonologist for examination... | |
Can rashes on legs be a result of spider bite?
My girlfriend has a spider or some kind of bite on her leg that is very red and swollen. It has become a huge rash that has spread up and down her leg and it fells very hard almost like muscle. I was just wondering if I should take in into urgent care or if there is some kind of cream that could help. | HIWell come to HCMThis may not be spider bite but this could be Herpes infection and in my opinion this need to be ruled out in my opinion do not treat the lesion as a spider bite this could flair ups the condition, better to get this confirm, hope this helps. | |
Suggest remedy for swollen penis
Hi i am a 19 year old male and my penis was swollen last night because i was grinding on a girl or dry humping and while i was dancing i think some of the skin was rubbed off. After a night of sleep my penis isnt swollen any more but there is still red marks and it seems that some skin is missing(was rubbed off). I wanna know how long it would take to heal, if it can become a problem and how should i treat it | Hello,It may be due to allergic reaction. For that you may apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. In case of itching you can take tablet loratidine. Avoid harsh cosmetic products or latex condom. Maintain proper hygiene Hope I have answered your query...Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Shyam kaleFamily and general physician | |
Suffering with spina bifida, scoliosis, have severe pain. No relief with medicines. Remedial measure?
hello my mum is 68years old and as spina bifida n scoliosis and is in a lot of pain i was wondering what there is to help her as the pain relief the doctor is percribing her with is not helping she is on diacodine and paracetomals also the doctors say that she is the oldest person they know with her condition and can only go on what she says thank you for listerning | Hello, Thanks for writing to us,If medications are not helping in pain relief you can go for epidural injection in institute set up so that post injection management if required can be done.Take lumbar corset support ,it will give pain relief.At age of 68 you cant think of any operative procedure.physiotherapy will give her good relief. I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take car | |
1. i missed my period 2. my walls of my vagina feel plump 3. I have been getting cramps for the past 3 weeks or so and I ve been waiting for my period, and i normally get thm a day before i start bleeding. 4. I took a pregnancy test a week ago and it was negative. 5. I have been having some syptoms of pregnancy like nausea, really tired, headaches, and my lower back and spine aches and feels hot inside. BUT i was sick with a cold for 3 days so im not sure. Could my periods be changing because its getting cold outside? | Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question. I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options, If you have missed your periods and your pregnancy test is negative, then it could be a delayed periods. Usually common cold shouldn't have effect on the periods. You can simply wait for the onset of periods. Your symptoms. If they are there before every cycle . then it can be PMS. Premenstrual syndrome, for that I usually suggest Vitamin E, B LONG F, PRIMOSA one each every night for 3 months. Also opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Avoid deep fried foods, and bakery products and refined sugars. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you a great health. Dr. Purushottam. | |
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? Thanks in advance. | 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 cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What could cause headache and sleepiness at school?
My 5 year old son started being sick at school at 1100 this morning, he is drinking fluids but bringing them back up, where there is nothing left he is now brining up bile. He is very sleepy and says his head hurts and points between his eyes. Is this common for a bug he has picked up at school? | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of vomiting, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: The first possibility is of infection. Diagnosis can be confirmed by asking question:"Did you wash hands before meal?". Try giving ORS, Charcoal 2 tablets for absorption of toxins. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking tea for two hours. To help control the stomach acid, one should takes rice soup,boiled mashed potato;avoid to eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods.In this case headache can be symptom of intoxication.The second possibility is of dehydration as it may lead to increasing leel of uric acid in the blood which is worse when child don't drink water. Pancreatic enzymes like serum amylase and lipase,liver test,stool culture should be measured to rule out any pancreatic cause. The last possibility is of heat wave which may cause hypotonia. For this purpose you need to check BP. I suggest you to consult a paediatrician and keep her hydrated with plenty of water. For headache you can give Paracetamol or Ibuprofen.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and your son good health. | |
What causes a twinge in the leg while lying down?
I am 56 woman and have been working out and doing yoga for about a year and have loset 70 lbs. 2 nights ago I started to get this twinge in the right side in one spot. It only happens when I lye down. I have sciatica but I didnt think that this could be the problem. Whatever it is is seems to be near the surface muscle. | Hello, Your symptoms are suggestive of benign fasciculations (BFS). There is no need to worry, as it is not a serious condition. It would stop on its own. It commonly occurs due to muscle exertion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist | |
Suggest treatment for pain in gum
My 6 year old son has woken up the past two days complaining of his gums (lower, in front of his front teeth) hurting. We rinse it with water, but doesn't seem to help. He doesn't complain later in the day - mostly, only when he wakes up. He hasn't lost any teeth yet. When I ask him to pull out his lower front lip, so I can look with a small flashlight, he says it hurts. I looked, and only see slight red, but I feel that it's the normal color of his gums. | Hello dear,Just be relaxed and keep calm. I will definitely help you with the my best possible advice.Depending upon the symptoms and age of your son, it seems that the shedding process of his deciduous teeth i.e. milk teeth is going to start soon.This is a normal shedding process so no need to worry at this point of time.6 year is the usual age from which milk teeth start shedding off from the mouth and permanent teeth takes their place.This usually starts from the lower front teeth.You can check with a clean finger that the tooth has started getting loose in the mouth.For pain Apply lidocaine or benzocaine gel(easily available in medical store) to the affected area 3-4 times a day. The tooth will come out by its own in few days to few weeks, if not then visit the dentist.Hope this will help youThank YouTake Care | |
How to ascertain that one can get pregnant?
we had sex for the first time,n hymn broke n it started bleeding,v got scared n dint hv sex again,after having sex immediate next day i took meprate tablet do n no sperm got ejected as it was only two times we did n it bleeded,is there any chances of getting pregnent | Hallow Dear,The chances of pregnancy depend up on which day of the menstrual cycle the intercourse was performed. The egg is released 14 days prior to the next menses. The egg lives for 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence a week around the day of egg release is a fertile period. If you had unprotected sex during this fertile window, you have got high chances of becoming pregnant. The best indicator of probable pregnancy is missing a period. All other symptoms appear a week or more after that. So if you miss your period, get your urine tested for pregnancy which will guide you. I hope this helps you. | |
What could be the reason to have abdominal pain while urinating and henceforth the pain radiating from leg to lower back?
I have lower right abdominal pain when I have to go to bathroom. It starts hurting when my bladder is full and hurts for a while after I have emptied my bladder; yet it does not hurt while I am urinating. The pain seems to carry on down my right leg and my lower back. | hi.noted history of abdominal pain while urinating, with radiation to the leg and lower back. it is possible that you have kidney or ureteral stones. other causes, such as infective process, must be ruled-out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a urologist, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as urinalysis, ultrasound, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. if it is indeed a stone, low salt diet is also recommended.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
How to treat blurred vision and braxton hicks during pregnancy?
I am 17 weeks pregnant with my third child. I had normal pregnancy's with both my boys. This baby is a girl. I had a hard time catching my breath yesterday, and experienced blurred vision today, I just couldn't seem to focus. Later this evening the colors in my left eye were "off" and blurry. I have seen my doctor about pain in the abdomen and was in the emergency room for false labor. They said is was braxton hicks but my doctor said braxton hicks are not painful. I am supost to see him in 2 weeks. Can these symptoms wait? what could be the issue? | Hello dear,I.understand your concern.In my opinion the cause for blurred vision can be due to various causes like hypertension, diabetes,any eye related cause etc.I suggest you to rule out the diabetes and hypertension.If everything is normal an ophthalmologist opinion might be helpful.Coming to Braxton hicks contractions yes they are not painful.The preterm pains are painful and associated with cervical changes.The causes for preterm pains like urinary tract infection or any other infection ,dehydration etc should be ruled out.Dont worry.They will subside once the cause is treated.Adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day prevent urinary tract infection.Best regards... | |
What causes burning sensation in the legs and hands?
Hello Doctor, I am in very big trouble please help me. My mother is 58 years old and she feels burning sensation in legs, hands and on stomach. We have consulted dermatologist, skin specialist but nothing came in reports. We have already performed urine, blood test, ecg, Blood pressure and so many other test but everything is normal. Now we are in confusion what shall we do so that she can sleep properly. Every night she doesn t sleep well. Can it be related to nervous system disorder? And if yes then what shall be do? | Hello,I have studied your case. I think that following can be cause of her symptoms.1.Serum B 12 deficiency2.Low calcium and b 123.Diabetes or thyroid4.Nerve compression in spine I would suggest you to get her serum B12 and vitamin D-3 level estimation. I f there is any deficiency than you need to supplement those drugs. if there is compression in the spine than she will need pregabalin m tablet daily. If nerve compression is more than 50 % than it will need surgery.I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks | |
How to treat liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis?
i am 28 yrs old girl and liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis was detected and treated by the doctors in year 2000. i am under medication and the medicines prescribed to me are mesacol od 1 in mrng udiliv 300mg 2 per day aldactone 100mg 1 in mrng. how long should i take these medicines and i'm thinking of changing the dr due to few reasons. i need ur suggession sir | Hello, I hope you are very well. It is very important to know your antecedent that you have ulcerative colitis because for that reason the cause of your cirrhosis can be a Primary sclerosing cholangitis that is related in approximately 5-10% of the patients with colitis, whose main importance of the early diagnosis of the Hepatic disease is the risk of developing a cholangiocarcinoma.In your case, if you already have irreversible liver damage, it is very important to determine the etiology, and if it is the case of Sclerosing cholangitis as pharmacological measures should be considered the administration of ursodeoxycholic acid. In addition, it is necessary to perform an ERCP in view of the possibility of finding stenosis in the biliary tract and to perform a paliacion of the biliary tract to improve obstructive symptoms.This besides the basic management of your ulcerative colitis and the measures for the attention of your cirrhosis, an adequate nutritional management, diuretic treatment with its renal and electrolytic follow up as well as surveillance endoscopies, so I suggest you go with your Gastroenterologist or hepatologist and you can continue your integral management. | |
Suggest treatment to increase the fairness of skin
hi mam....... i am ekam and my colour is not dark and not fair i m a beautiful girl but i want to look more beautiful pls help me by answering my quiestion i will be very thankful to you or recomend me api9ll which is easy to be available in the medicle stores | Hello Ekam and welcome to HCM.Complexion of any person is has two two components; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like environmental exposure, sunlight, use of any cosmetics etc and is amenable to treatment.You can get a series of chemical peels, which actually remove the upper dead layers of skin and stimulate regeneration of collagen and thus newer layers of skin. Many options are available in chemical peels depending on the requirement and skin type. (Glycolic peel, retinol peel, cocktail peel etc)Also, chemical peeling can be preceded by a simple procedure called microderamabrasion or commonly known as skin polishing to augment the results.Also, at home you can try using cream containing kojic acid, tetrahydrocurcumin, arbutin etc for several months (Melaglow cream) for additional benefit and maintenance.Always use broad spectrum sunscreen before going out in sun.Use a plain moisturiser like cetaphil DAM on daily basis for healthy and hydrated skin.Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.Hope this will take care of your issue.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda | |
Q. I am having multiple clots in leg. Will it migrate to the heart and cause a heart attack?
Hello doctor, I am a heart patient, and I am on Plavix and Aspirin. I have multiple blockages in my legs. Is it possible for a clot to form in legs, and then it moves to the heart, causing a heart attack when I soak my legs in hot water to relieve my restless leg syndrome? Similarly, can multiple clots in the heart be a cause for my restless leg syndrome that occurs in my right leg alone? | Hello. I assume that you have blockages in arteries, and if blockages are in arteries, then they will not migrate to the heart. Instead, there will be a pain while walking, and if it is severe, it may lead to gangrene. If blockages are in veins, then they will migrate to the heart and lungs. As you have multiple clots, then we can suspect that there might be some damage to your nerves, causing the symptoms. I suggest taking a tablet, Neurobion (vitamin B complex supplements), and Pregabalin. | |
How can conception be achieved despite PCOS?
d ear sir,i am 28 year old women.i am treating pcod with metformin 500 bd[started on 17/may/2011]duphastone also taking now,this is started on 15/june..last period is 28 may.this month i am trying to conceive,but today i am cheaking tourine test negative result will shown.suggestion please.my wt 70kg,ht 168 | Hi, I think you should take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after your injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo |
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