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Suggest treatment for offensive body odour
hi i have smelling problems i take a shower put on deo . put fresh cloth on new socks a bit of perfume sometimes that smells really good i use it about 2 time week. Every time im near someone they tend to cough robe there noeses snife and it makes me think that i smell and i feel really bad about it is there any way if i can take medicine or anything and i do have farting problems when i am under alot of stress and i cant stop it please i need help! | HiThanks for your query at HCM.I understand your concern and situation.The bad body odour is really due to bacteria breaking down protein into certain acids. Take shower or bath at least once a daily with warm water. Use fibers made clothes like wool, silk or cotton. Do not eat spicy foods. You can use anti perspirants containing aluminum chloride.Hope I answered your queryDr Sheetal Verma | |
Can low sodium and vitamin D cause swollen lymph nodes?
Hello I am 31 5'9 and 152lbs I have been going to my doctor for year now trying to figure out why i am having burning feeling in my thighs and calves. Then I ended up with a painful swollen lymph nodes under my arm and a few in my neck. I had one in my neck removed just to find out it was just a dead diseased. I am not really getting any answers. Now the one under my arm is getting bigger and I have two new ones one next to both ankles they are painful and itchy. The only things that have been figured out is that my sodium is low as well as my vitamin D. I am now taking 50,000 iu once a wk. Please any info that could put me in the right direction to finding out whats going on would be wonderful. I feel like I am going crazy.. | Hello,The swollen lymph nodes are usually related to an infection in the system. I suggest to do a complete blood count for further evaluation. The vitamin D deficiency does not cause swollen lymph nodes. You can use a vitamin D supplement to treat this deficiency.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
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 remedy for bumps in teeth
Hello. A few days ago I noticed a very small skin colored bump in between my two front teeth, closer to my right tooth on the gum line. It is painless! The only reason I noticed it was because it was slightly elevated. I have never had any cavities or any dental work done in that area. I floss and gargle mouth wash once a day and brush twice a day. However, I just started flossing every day just about a month ago when my dentist suggested I floss more often. Either way, I have pretty great dental hygiene. I am stumped at what it could be. It seems harmless, but I'm not sure if I should see a doctor for it or not. What could this be? Thank you! | Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have bump in between teeth dont be worried so much it can be due to Deposition of food debris in subgingival areas of gum , trauma during flossing or brushing , carious tooth may he root caries or due to Periodontal Abscess . Dont be worried so much do warm saline gargle two - three times a day , consult dentist and go for radiograph of region of swollen gum at rule out the cause .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari | |
What could swelling ring below the glans from remaining foreskin after circumcision mean?
Hi, everyone. I am 25 yrs old and had a circumcision 25 days ago. The stiches are all gone, the last stich feel out 5 days ago. The sensitivity is going fine, the wounds are completely all dry and no more lymph leaking. No more pain as well. The only problem I have now is the swelling ring just below the glans from the remaining foreskin. I mean it s been staying like that for the last 9 days. The beginning was good, but after day-16(which is 9 days ago), I haven t noticed any changes yet. Is it possible for the swelling to just stay like that for good? If it s not, what should I do to make the swelling gone?? Please help me.. Thank you so much. | HelloThanks for query.Swelling around the coronal sulcus after surgery of Circumcision is due to edema at the site of suture line and is not abnormal .It will gradually get reduced over period of 2-3 months and become normal .No active treatment is required except to clean it up properly with warm water daily.Dr.Patil. | |
Q. Will typhoid be cured on its own if there are no complications?
Hello doctor, I have typhoid, IgG and IgM are positive even after taking the antibiotic for 14 days. So, even now I have a got fever on and off. Can typhoid be cured on its own if there is no complication? | Hi. I understand all your concerns. Typhoid fever is a common serious infection that requires specific treatment after diagnosis. The causative organisms are either salmonella typhi or paratyphi. The definitive diagnosis is through isolation of the organism by culture in the first ten days. The drug of choice is Ciprofloxacin for 14 days. Please let me know when the symptoms started and the name of the medications you have taken. Typhoid fever can be chronic if not treated properly. For further advice please do not hesitate to contact me. | |
Suggest treatment for small red lumps on the breast
Hi my both my breast have had some light pain on and off in the chest area. I now have more pain in the right breast when lifting my arm. I keep checking foe lumps, redness, and changes but thankfully nothing but I have this pain why and should I be going to the doctor? | HI,Welcome to HCM with your query.Based on the facts of your query,you seem to have Fibroadenosis due to hormonal imbalance and seems to be of familial /heriditary nature.Its a benign condition.Your query does not indicate any lump,as quoted in your heading of the query.This appears to be moderation mistake and would neglect it.So don't worry of your breast painful areas on right side,as Cancerous,as its a hormonal effect before menses.Treatment-Vit E x 3 months/Anti-inflammatory Drugs Sos under guidance from your doctor would resolve this pain.Hope this would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Will appreciate hitting thanks and writing review comments to benefit needy patient visitors at HCM like you.Good day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical Specialist.M.S.Genl-CVTS. | |
How to get Hemoglobin normal in a toddler?
Hi Doctor, I am having Son of 1.5Yrs and he is not eating any thing through out the day, but he is very active and also plays a lot at home. Last week we have took his Blood report in that it has shown that Heamoglobin is very less. Our doctor has given some of the medicine to get heamoglobin in control. Please advice what can be done for my son that he starts eating the food. Regards, Ajay A Joshi 0000 | Dear Parent,The fact that your child is very active through the day is a reassuring sign. There can be many causes for low food intake in a toddler and low blood count is one of them. I would however suggest that you consult your pediatrician who can assess your child's growth and investigate the cause of the low blood count in your child and treat accordingly. | |
What causes low grade fever for 6 months?
I have been running low-grade fevers for 6 months now. I am having chills, headaches, night sweats, excessive sweating, and am so tired that I can barely function! I have seen so many Drs. & nobody can figure this out. We were on a cruise, 2 months before all of this started. Any thoughts? | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of low grade fever for 6 months which seems to be due to viral infection. Low grade fever is because your immunity is lower down because of infection. Need not to worry much as antibiotics will not give much relief to you as yours symptoms are more like viral infection. You should take paracetamol to prevent fever and combination of decongestants and multivitamin tablet. You should take rest properly. Your symptoms will resolve in 5-7 days. Avoid touching eyes, nose again and again as it will spread infection. If your symptoms keeps on persisting the visit general physician and get blood tests adone and start treatment accordingly.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Q. I have a curvature in my penis. Should I be worried?
Hello doctor, I have a curvature towards left in my penis. As far as I can remember, I have it from the beginning. I just want to know if this curvature is normal. Since six months, I have mild pain in the head of the penis. The pain is not constant. It pains now and goes away in some time and then for 10 to 15 days it does not pain and then again I feel the pain. | Hello. I have seen the images sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Thanks. For more information consult a urologist online --> | |
Why lymph nodes swollen months after contracting bacterial infection?
Hi i had a question. I contracted a bacterial infection took antibiotics and noticed many months later all my lump nodes are swollen. Doctor cannot figure out why but i am pretty sure i still have a bacterial infection but doctor does not think so, what should i do? (Occasional sore throat, bumps at the back of my throat, and neck under chin and groin lymph nodes are swollen) (blood work all normal) | Hi welcome to HCM Going through your history , I understand that you have Lymph node in groin chin and neck. Blood test can't be helpful to work out about lymph node. There is only test Fine needle aspiration cytology test is required . The possibilities of swollen Lymph nodes are1 most common unknown origin no need of treatment or High dose of Antibiotic therapy to dissolved according to report.2. Tuberculosis if material is granulomatous or necrotic with presence of AFB or not. 3. Cancer - Need further investigations .Thanks | |
How can fever with a painful armpit lump be treated?
Please help! I noticed today that my 5 year old has a painful lump in her armpit. She was complaining that it hurts just recently. Both her armpit feel feverish. Should I take her to the emergency room now? I m worried, because it s never happened before. She feels as though she has a fever. Please help me, I m really worried now. I would really appreciate it if you reply back as soon as possible! | hi...am happy to reply your question. by the history given by you, child may have folliculitis in the arm. child require antibiotic. if child is not allergic to pencillin, you can give the following drug1. amoxacillin-clavulunic acid 50mg/kg/day in 3 divided dose for 5days.2. syp Paracetamol (1ml=125mg) 15mg/kg/dose 8th hourly for pain and feveri wish rapid recovery to your child.if you agree with my suggestions kindly rate me.regards-Dr.Surendra.H.S | |
Suggest treatment for baby suffering from hives while on formula
I am pretty sure my 5 month old grandson has a milk allergy and has been on soy.....he seems to be ok on that....my daughter gave him a regular milk based formula the last few days....I was not aware of it until last night.....he now has hives all over him..head to toe....is there anything I can give him to counter act the hives?.....benedryl? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Hives are raised pink-red areas of different shapes and sizes. They are very itchy. Do the marks on his skin look like this? Is he scratching and uncomfortable? Let's rule out other things that commonly cause allergic reactions. Is he feed anything else besides milk? Is he taking any medications? Have you changed his body soap or the fabric of his clothes?Allergy to cow's milk or soy can also cause a runny nose, wheezing, stridor(a rough sound on inspiration), crying, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, as well as blood in the stool. Does he have any of these symptoms?To prove the cow's milk is the cause of his hives(if you and your daughter will work together) would be to wait until his hives are gone, you can offer soy milk in the meantime, then give cow's milk and see if hives come back. Then you will know.I do not agree with giving Benadryl to a 5-month-old baby because of the potential for side effects. Instead, use a topical anti-itch medicine such as Pramegel, Prax cream or ointment. These are over-the-counter.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd | |
Can stress cause chest discomfort?
I have been feeling like my heart is racing. Have chest discomfort. I have had a stress test a couple of time, but it shows nothing. I have been walking and trying to do a slow job. Can not jog very very far. Walking has been good. No Dr. can seem to find out what is wrong. They all tell me it is stress. I have lost 15 pounds so my weight is good. | if you have lost weight and your heart is racing , you must first check for hyperthyroidism. To look for a cardiac lesion like mitral valve prolapse causing palpitations you need an echocardiogram . for heart rhythm abnormalities, please get a 48 hr holter. the loss of weight however is not explained by the above cardiac lesions in which case you need to be evaluated for other causes. | |
How to heal broken wrist?
my son has broken his wrist on the 19 of dec he had his first xray and all seemed fine but since then he s ulna bone has moved since being in a cast, they are doing another xray in a couple of days to see if it has moved and if so they will be putting a pin in. now my question is if his ulna bone has nt moved again and no pin is needed can he fly 17days after his break or is the pressurized cabins in an aircraft still going to affect him and make more swelling and is there any reason that a doc can t cut his cast for a 4 hr flight and then be replaced once off the plane ? | Hello,It may be due to fracture. For further assessment you may require X Ray after orthopedician consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Till then use sling support. Restrict your movements Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician | |
Suggest medication for chronic cold and cough
hi, i am karthik(23 yrs) living in chennai. i am very sensitive to cold than others, don't know why. i am getting cold easily, all the times i can't go to doctor, because like more than three times a month i am getting cold. now, i am getting breathing problem also because of air pollution. cold, cough, mild breathing problems. please help me with good tablets or syrup | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Recurrent cough and cold is mostly due to allergic rhinitis. And breathing problems in such patients is suggestive of asthma more.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will diagnose asthma and its severity. You will need intranasal spray containing steroid (fluticasone), inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) is also useful.So don't start drugs without proper diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest medication for disturbed sleep due to nightmares
My 6yr old boy starting to scream tonight saying his father looked like a giant out of no where. He was crying and trembling saying he couldn t open his eyes because he was afraid. He said it happens sometime at rest time at school (we have had no reports of this) 5 minutes later he was fine. There is no history of abuse or trauma. What could it be? | dear parent,as per your description this seems typical of some psychological trauma. There has to be something that is causing such symptoms. Even if he is imagining, there has to be a source for such imagination. I would like to keep a vigilant watch. | |
Left kidney not functioning, food poisoning. CT scan done. Birth defect?
I had a Cat Scan/with and without contrast, result was I am functioning with one Kidney , My left one not functioning Couple of months ago I have very bad food poising, last all night. Could this possibly be the cause. Doctor says my be a birth defect, may have been there since I was little girl and never pick up. Going to Urologist to see what is going on. What do you think. Please help me. I am a very concern. | A person may be born with only one kidney, a condition known as renal agenesis. Renal dysplasia, another birth defect, makes one kidney unable to function. Many people with renal agenesis or renal dysplasia lead normal, healthy lives and only discover that they have one kidney-or one working kidney-when they have an x ray, sonogram, or surgery for some unrelated condition. This is not usually of any major health consequence, as long as the other kidney is healthy. The odds of a person being born with this condition are roughly 1 in 750. Such people have considerably higher chances of hypertension (high blood pressure), proteinuria( passing large amount of protein in urine). People with this condition are advised to approach contact sports with caution. Such people should monitor their blood pressure, proteinuria and kidney function tests regularly. Good control of BP | |
Is Suprep intake safe when suffering from supra ventricular tachycardia and sulfate allergy?
I was prescribed Suprep for endoscopy/colonoscopy 1/15/2014. 1. Just read the package insert. I am allergic to sulfa. The ingredients contain sulfate. 2. I have supra ventricular tachycardia. Insert says may cause irregular heart beat. I discussed the allergy and SVT with my doctor before reading the insert. Now I am having second thoughts about this product. | Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You can take Suprep.There is much confusion regarding allergy to sulfa-containing drugs, Sulfa, Sulfites, Sulfates and Sulfur.Sulfa allergies are common from medications. Originally the name is from a class of drugs known as sulfonamides but these do differ from medications/foods which contain added sulfites or sulfates.Therefore a patient which is affected by sulfa allergies usually is not affected by the added sulfur-containing drugs, foods or additives or sulfate containing products like ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate etc.To date there is no known difficulties any patients seem to show to this group of compounds so a sulfa allergy or a sulfite sensitivity patient should have no problems with magnesium sulfate.However one trial of the drug or skin allergen test can help in establishing the allergic response.As they are the salts of potassium, Sodium and Magnesium and their ions may lead to electrolyte imbalance if you take excess than prescribed.Further it is better to check these electrolytes level and Electrocardiogram before using suprep as you have supra ventricular tachycardia.Hope this helps.Please write back for further queries.wishing you good health. | |
Is bp 110/50 normal?
dear sir,name-leela age-21 sex-female weight-53kgsheight-5 feet,3 inchesmedical history-fissure in ano..sometimes blood will come in stools.have to go with an internal sphincterectomy next weeki had a bp 110/50i think my diastolic pressure is low..is it so or it is normal????am i hypotensive????please suggest me | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have very low diastolic blood pressure. You should consult your anaesthetist or physician and take treatment for that. First yoh should normalized your blood pressure and then only you should go for surgery. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Q. My wife has HbE trait and is pregnant. Can this affect the child's health?
Hello doctor, My wife is nine weeks pregnant with our first child. We got are hemoglobin results back today. My wife's test results were positive. Ea, HbE trait with or without thalassemia. I would like to know if child's health could be a concern? Please help. Her grandmother has diabetes. Got it at an old age. | Hello. HbE trait will not pose any health problems to your child if he or she inherits it. Only the size of the red blood cells will be smaller than normal. The only worrying aspect is the fact that your wife might have the alpha thalassemia gene which might affect your baby. The inheritance of alpha-thalassemia is complex because the condition involves two genes: HbA1 and HbA2. People have two copies of the HbA1 gene and two copies of the HbA2 gene in each cell. Each copy is called an allele. Therefore, there are four alleles that produce alpha-globin, the protein that results from these genes. For each of the two genes, one allele is inherited from a person's father, and the other is inherited from a person's mother. So each person inherits two alleles from each parent. The different types of alpha-thalassemia result from the loss of some or all of these alleles. I would suggest that you both get yourselves tested for the genes involved in alpha thalassemia genes. If both of you are carriers, your child should also be tested either through chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis. For more information consult a hematologist online --> | |
Suggest remedy to recover from weakness in legs
Dad complains of weakness in his legs such that he has difficulty going up the stairs. He is 83. His upper body strength is ok. He says he has felt depressed lately. He has a pacemaker. He recently suffered a fall when he seemed to have lost consciousness while trying to pick up something on the floor. His appetite is good. His only complaint really is his weakness; and he has lost weight too. How does he regain his weight? | Hi, looking at his age, he may also be having pain in knees which may also be causing weakness, moreover neurological involvement during fall may also be the reason, consult a neurologist first, if he rules out any of his intervention, then you may plan to go to an ortho doctor for help. | |
What causes discomfort and pain in right knee?
hi I was playing soccer and after the game a day later had bruising on the lateral side of the posterior right knee. hasn t gone away in days. I bit of discomfort and pain when I make certain turns. I do have osteo arthritis in that knee and chondriomalacia in the tibial and medial compartments. | Hi, Thanks for your query. It could be due to strain or arthritic changes. Give rest to the part. Get it checked out. Hope this helps you. Warm regards | |
Tired, lower back pain. On medication for pregnancy. Pregnant?
Hi,My wife is under medication for pregnancy. After 3 months of medicines for controlling her irregular periods, it got regularized to 32 days cycle. Now is the in the first month of trying. Since 14th day after timing (Mar 9th) she is taking strone 200 mg twice a day orally.We mate as prescribed (14th - 20th day). Since taking strone she was feeling sleepy in 2 - 3 hrs after taking the medicine. Now since March 31st, she feels more tired, lower back pain and very mild abdominal abnormalities. Is she pregnant? Is this too early to expect anything?Kindly advice. | Hello,Thanks for your query. Strone is PROGESTERONE, what your wife is feeling is side-effects of progesterone. If she misses her periods get a urine pregnancy test done. Side -effeccts of progesterone:Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance;fast or pounding heartbeats;chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;unusual or unexpected vaginal bleeding;migraine headache;nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;a breast lump; orsymptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).Less serious side effects of progesterone may include:mild nausea, diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps;dizziness, spinning sensation;hot flashes;mild headache;joint pain;breast pain or tenderness;cough;acne or increased hair growth;changes in weight; orvaginal itching, dryness, or discharge.Less serious side effects of progesterone may include:mild nausea, diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps;dizziness, spinning sensation;hot flashes;mild headache;joint pain;breast pain or tenderness;cough;acne or increased hair growth;changes in weight; orvaginal itching, dryness, or discharge.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.Wish you good health.Regards, Dr ArifYou can consult me again directly through my profile | |
Abdominal pain, vomiting, blood test, urine test, stool test, ultrasound of abdomen, endoscopy normal, acute gastritis
i have frequent abdomen pain and vomiting for last 3 years and have gone through several test which include all types of blood test ,urine,stool,ultrasound of abdomen and endoscopy . the reports of all these test are normal and so i have been daignosis acute gastritis but even after taking medicine for 2 year the problem presist and its getting worse day by day. whenever the pain starts it last for more than 5 hr and in the meantime vomiting also follows with 9 - 10 times. | WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE MAGIC. IF EVERY TESTS OK AND YOU ARE DIAGNOSED GASTRITIS THEN YOU SHOULD TAKE MEDICINES ACCORDING TO THE ADVISED OF YOUR DOCTOR. YOU MAY TAKE THREE MEDICINES. 1. TAB. PAN-D(40) = 10 TABS. 1 TAB. IN THE EMPTY STOMACH. 2. SUSP. SUCRALFIT-O = 1 PH (100 ML.). 10 ML. BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER AFTER SHAKING WELL. AND 3. SYR. BESTOZYME = 1 PH(200ML.). 10 ML. AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER AFTER SHAKING WELL. DO'T TAKE RICH MEAL. TAKE LIQUID MEAL. WISH YOU A QUICK RECOVERY. | |
Have abdominal pain on right side. Appendicitis?
Hi, I have been getting achey pains in my right abdoman for 3 days now I have been involved in a rta 3 weeks ago and was affected mostly my right side. I m worried now tho as these aches r in the area of mt appendix , my gp proded over my tummy an said he thought it wasn t appendicitus,what can this be. Many thanx sorry for the essay I am concerned . | hello welcome to HCM, as per the symptoms and history you have given , Its not the appendicitis pain, as you have told , you met with an road traffic accident , the abdominal pain is propably associated with the RTA.. appendicitis is a acute pain abdomen condition , in which you will get severe pain in the Rt.iliac fossa , you will have fever and vomiting associated with pain abdomen..so you need not to worry about your pain .. hope the answer will help u.......... | |
Done IUI, prescribed Fertisure. Unable to conceive. What is the problem?
Good afternoon doctor, This is to introduce myself shekarmenon from kerala aged 45 yrs and my wife aged 42 yrs both of are togather since 12yrs of our marriage .We in fact had been to doctor for 3 yrs concsecutively but my did not concveew .kindly let us know the what is the problem? First my wife had IUI three to four times. Secondly i had my semen analysis were the couting was below 40%. After few days we had been to docter their they referred FERTISURE M. | Hi Mr. shekarmenon, At age of 42/45, chance of pregnancy through IUI/natural cycle is very low. Better to go for IVF/ICSI. Wish you good health. | |
Suggest remedy to relieve swelling in leg
I suffer from osteoarthritis in spine I have two knee replacement s and had hip replacement last January my right hip operation was a success but have suffered extremely bad pain in lower back groin and front. Muscle all in right side but presently and now my left foot swells as the day wares on it gets worse but have no pain in foot I. Am taking various pill s for back and hip pain but am concerned with left foot swelling what can I do to help it | hellowelcome to hcm,i had gone through your history and i have treated many patients with similar history. when i found such type of patients, i was treating them with following treatment. Any activity that leaves your feet on the floor, such as sitting in a chair, standing or walking can lead to swelling.1. Swelling in the foot, ankle, knee and thigh are common after total joint replacement.2. To prevent swelling, recline or lie down with your feet higher than the level of your heart for 45 to 60 minutes. Do this 2 times each day. 3. wear elastic stockings to reduce swelling. If so, wear the stockings during the day and remove them at night. Wash the stockings with soap and water and hang them to dry. 4. Avoid long car trips. If you must travel, stop every 30 minutes. Get out of the car and move around. This will prevent blood clots, decrease swelling and help decrease joint stiffness. 5. do ankle movement upward and downward direction every one hour . it will improve your circulation and lymphatic drainage and decreases the inflammation6. put one pillow below the ankle during sleep which increases the venous return towards the heart and decreases the swelling. it will prevent fluid accumulation in distal limbi think this information may help youthank u | |
What causes shivering in fingers?
Sir, My son has never faced seizure or convalsion but at his age of 15 years, he was facing shievering of fingures at times and after testing EEG, Doctor advised him to take Valprol -CR 300 twice a day. Since then he has been taking this medicine and he has never faced seizure . However if he stops this medicine he faces the problem of fingure shievering. He is a good Mechanical Engineer (BE(Mech), Master of CAD / CAM). He is working as a managerial staff. Please advise whether we can go ahead with his marriage since he is around 29 years of age. Your expert reply is solicited please in a confidential manner. Thanks with regards | Hello,It is not advisable to stop anti-seizure medications with your decision. An evaluation by the Neurologist and EEG is necessary for this purpose. If the opinion of the Neurologist is to stop medication after such evaluation, the doses should be lowered gradually. If the seizure returns, the medication should be continued.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical | |
Suggest treatment for lower back ache
hi.im 18 years old and ive been having lower back aches for about 1 to 2 years. Now its worsening and it hurts now specially at my shoulders and my chest and now frequently around the side of my chest. I personally think its due to my bad posture.. i sit hunched down with my back curled and shoulders lowered and i dont walk straight. How can i cure these horrible aches? | You are right, these muscle strains will be because of bad posture. You should go to a physiotherapist for posture correction exercises. You might use some analgesics like aceclofenac and muscle relaxant like tab epry for temporary relief | |
Severe gastro-intestinal problems, bloated, severe flatulence, rumbling stomach, joint pain, IBS. On vitamin B. Help?
HI DrI battle with severe gastro intestinal problems...bloated,severe flatulence,rumbling stomach,pain under ribs when I eat,nausea,itching and joint pain.I had all the tests done but my dr. can't seem to find anything wrong with me...diagnosed me with IBS.I went to a homeopath...currently on herbal drops,Vit B and probiotics also following a gluten free diet...but I just can seem to find any relief.Can you please help me. Thank you Liz | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for asking a question to H.C.M.F. Bloated, fltulence, rumbling stomach,pain under the ribs. Nausea after eating, itching and joint pains, no relief after all tests, and all systems of medicines. Pain under the ribs usually suggests stomach irritation, liver and gallbladder problems, pancriatitis, lactose intolarance, worms in the intestine etc. Diverticulitis related with gluten diets will be situated in the sides of stomach. I advise you to be calm and quiet as the anxiety, and tensions may cause gastric disturbances. Practice yoga, meditation, reading books, and hearing music. Try to have bland foods like bread, and anything with out spices. Avoid taking spicy foods, junk foods, and oily foods.Try to avoid milk and milk products. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best wishes. | |
Does having nerve root compression cause trouble in conceiving?
Hi, My name is Zahra Rehmani - 24 yrs old. I got married 4 months ago and recently diagnosed with L5 -s1, L3 - L4, slipped disc issues. I am also facing a problem in my neck C4 -C5-C6 some sought of cervical prob. My left leg is continuously numb for about a month now. I think that is because of the slight nerve root compression. I am planning to get pregnant soon. Will this effect my baby or my back? My backache is unbearable and I am on bed rest for abt 3 months now. Pls suggest | hi there, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.I will suggest you to consult with an orthopaedic or spine surgeon first. Take medical treatment and proper physiotherapy, once the things are under control then plan for pregnancy.As pregnancy is condition associated with weight gain , calcium consumption and laxity of joints and ligaments,please be sure of getting your present condition treated before you plan to get pregnant.As such , your present condition will not have any effect on the baby. So do not worry about it. Please start with preconception doses of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid supplementation. This will help to prevent various complications during pregnancy and delivery.I hope this answer helps you.Thanks.Dr. Purushottam Neurgankar. | |
What causes severe pain in base of skull and neck?
generalised pain in head but sever in base of skull and neck. cannot support the head in a manner that eases the pain. moving the head even gently causing more intense pain. applying pressure to back of neck where i believe muscles are not affecting the pain, pain feels deeper and more central, as in not on the surface | Thank you for your question on HCM.Sir/Madam,From the information that you have providedt is a little difficult to come to a diagnosis,because i would like to know if the pain you are experiencing is associated with any nausea,if this pain increases on exposure to sound or light.this would suggest a possiblity of migraine.but right now i would suggest that you get your eyes checked and also get a radiograph of your neck so that we can rule out the possibility of any spondylitis.You can try sleeping without a pillow at night in order to ease your pain,and also do some hot compression.I hope this information was helpful.Do get back to me for further queries.regards,Dr.Radhika | |
What is the cure of lump on anus?
I recently found a lump (which may have 2 smaller pin sized lumps) right outside my anus. They are not itchy, but have increasing gotten more painful. Frankly before i noticed the lump while douching, i had no discomfort. I havenot had anal sex in over 4 months, although unprotected. I am very worried. | A lump in the region you have described could be a hematoma or thrombosis of external hemorrhoids or anal condyloma all of which can occur with anal intercourse. In some, they subside by increasing fibre in diet, but in others it requires medical or surgical therapy. You can visit a Surgeon or a proctologist. | |
What would cause a lump behind the left knee?
I discovered a lump behind my daughters left knee, she is 6. We had a full blood screen and they said they did specific tests for Lymphnoma and it was all good. Nothing at all off in her bloodwork. Dr didn't find any swollen glands. As I understand it, that doesn't mean it still couldn't be cancer. She has no other sypmptoms at all and the lump doesn't hurt. I am very worried, she has an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. What are your thoughts? | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Unless proved otherwise the lump behind the knee is a Baker's cyst and can be confirmed by an ultrasound as you are rightly doing. Still better would be to get an MRI of the knee done for a clearer picture and to find any other associated problem of the inside of the joint. | |
What could be done after getting shock ?
My son was at school yesterday and got a huge shock from him desk when he touched it (so loud that the teacher at the front of the room heard it). He then said he felt like he had a 20 lb. weight on his chest and developed a headached for about 40 minutes. Should be be concerned? | Hi, How old is your son .Usually post shock if all symptoms disappear there will be complete recovery without any problems. Now since your son has no problem, he will be alright. If any local injury or any other symptoms develops then get back to us or consult your doctor. Since this happened in school, take the necessary precautions for this not to happen again. Regards | |
What causes bleeding from belly button with heart palpitation?
Hi I had a laparoscopy 2 weeks ago. The belly button incision started bleeding...a few drops but enough to coat it. Also there is a smell a bit like ear wax coming from my belly button. Is this an infection. There is no swelling or redness or raised temperature. I do however feel light headed and finding that when I breathe there isn t enough oxygen in the air as well as heart palpitation. | Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.It look like there is no infection in the wound. But there is definitely a puncture in the wound contacting it with the abdomen. Because of this puncture respiratory problem is arising. I advice you to visit the nearby clinic. They diagnose the puncture and seal the puncture so that you can take the breath easily.Glad to answer your further concern. You can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun.We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you,Dr. Arun Tank | |
Suggest treatment for back pain
I have had this for 7 years now I was told it is muscle spasams and arthritis I have been to so many chorapractors and once to a back pain specialts to put fluid back in my discks to no avil what is next to trt thank you marian | Hello Marian. I have been through your question and understand your concern.Back pain has many causes with most of them being benign. Since you are experiencing it for such a long time, I recommend you to schedule a CT scan of the lumbar vertebras to rule oit any progressive condition which would need a more specialist approach.Hope this helps.Feel free using MHC again. | |
How to deal with celebrity attraction after watching movies?
Hi, didn't know where else to ask this question Over the past week I've been watching a DVD collection of Smallville. After watching a coupe of seasons I feel like I'm in love with one of the actresses from the show (sounds stupid I know) who I think is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Eventhough I don't even know her personally and will never meet her it breaks my heart to see her upset on the show and I feel like I need to be with her in reality. What should I do? Am I gong mad? | You shoul please reduce watching that show. This the simplest and most appropriate way to deal with this situation.Thanks. | |
What causes scalp itching, hair fall with insomnia?
I am 66 and my scalp is itchy, but only on the crown at top and back, my hair is falling out more than it ever has before. I am an insomniac, who only sleeps three hours per night. If I retire at 10.pm, it takes an hour to go to sleep and I wake at precisely 2.pm. Whatever the hour is when I doze off I still only get three hours. It almost seems as if my Cicardian Rythms have been programmed to sleep for three hours only. Is my loss of hair related to my insomnia? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of scalp itching and hairfall, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid applying hair oil for at least 30 days. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Apply an antifungal lotion like Clotrimazole lotion twice daily on it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes tightening in my chest,shortness of breath and back pain?
Hi, last night when I was gettin ready for bed I laid down on my back, all of a sudden my chest tighten up, started to have shortness of breath and my upper stomache started giving me pain. So I decided to lay on my left to see the difference but it made it worst for me to breath. I laid my back again and I started to have lower back pain... What's wrong with my body? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Sudden onset chest tightness, shortness of breath at night while lying down (orthopnea) is commonly seen with heart diseases. So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).You may need antihypertensive and other cardiac supportive drugs on the basis of reports. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How to treat dent on head caused after head injury?
I was with my boyfriend riding a side-by-side yesterday, our steering locked up, he slammed on the breaks & my head hit the roll bar at full force, I blacked out for a minute felt dizzy but after about 10 minutes I felt fine. Now, I have a dent in my head, and hurts to the touch. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dent in the head due to injury need to be examined if it is small dent won't need any treatment if it is big need to consult your neuro surgeon. He will check for underlying brain concussion and plan for further treatment. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Have advanced cirrhosis in liver because of excessive drinking. Have fluid drain from abdomen. Why is that?
My father has been diagnosed with advanced cirrhosis of the liver from drinking too much. He just got out of the hospital today and is in rehab to build up strength and mobility before we send him to a rehab facility for quitting drinking. I was wondering a couple of things. First is that he had fluid drained from his abdomen twice while in the hospital. First time they got 4 liters and second time (yesterday) they got 6 liters...will this keep happening? What is causing it and might it get better? I worry because it is building up so quickly. I also was wondering what foods are good for him to eat now and what foods should he avoid? I have read meat isn't good...is this true? Are nuts okay? Sorry for all the questions. I am very worried about him. | Hi Due to cirrhosis,your father developed portal hypertension. So,fluid will be accumulating in the abdomen. Even though,you remove it the fluid gets reaccumulated.It is natural for the disease. It may become better with shunt operations.But,he has to be fit for that major surgery. he should restrict salt,oily foods. Green leafy vegetables to be taken. Avoid red meat.He can take nuts. Alchohol should be stopped completely. Hope i answered your queries Regards | |
Q. Can unprotected sex with CSW cause HIV and STI's?
Hi doctor, I had an unprotected sex with a CSW before four months back. She gave me an oral sex, then we had vaginal sex without a condom. I had done HIV 1 and 2 antibody test (ELISA) and p24 antigen test on the 98th day after the exposure. Two weeks back (at the 15th week, I had a fever, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint pain). Now from yesterday, I have red rashes on the right side of my neck and also I have muscle and joint pain. Please go through the result of the test. Are these HIV rashes? Are my test conclusive or should I test again? Any chance I might be positive later, as I am planning to get married? Also please suggest me some medicine for rashes. I am taking Finasteride tablet 1 mg daily for hair loss. Does this medicine delay seroconversion? Any such case of delayed seroconversion occur after three months? | Hi. Your test for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is conclusive (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If there is no further exposure other than that you mentioned, no more test for HIV screening is required. There is no specific category of rash through which diagnosis of HIV can be made. The only thing which can diagnose HIV is the test that you had already undergone. A test performed on or after 90 days, post exposure is considered as conclusive. I suggest you get tested for other STIs (sexually transmitted infection) as well. This includes syphilis, herpes simplex infection 1 and 2, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and C infection. It is unlikely that Finasteride will affect the HIV test result. Please also get a urine culture sensitivity test done along with serum vitamin D3 levels. Please get back with the above test reports so that the appropriate medicine could be advised. Keep the area dry. For more information consult a HIV AIDS specialist online --> | |
Would taking Fluticasone cause thickness under the skin?
Took a dose of Fluticasone Propionate and soon developed a thickening under my chin. How can I make this go away? I ve seen people who have taken Prednisone and their neck never looked the same again (my mom for one). I should have never listened to the doctor that a short usage wouldn t cause this. | Hello, Steroids can cause skin disorder like acne stare hairsutism skin thinning skin brusising, easier to bleed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Muhammad Shahid, General & Family Physician | |
What causes pain and swelling in my hands?
I have been experiencing intermittent pain and swelling in my hands, wrists, ankles and toes. Currently, the swelling and pain is better, but my wrists are stiff and sore. Is this just age-related pain and discomfort? I feel like I m too young (43) to have this type of pain! | First, you are not too young. The peak of rheumatoid arthritis starting is younger than 40. Then, tehre are two large groups of arthritis, osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis is wear and tear. as such it tends to be on the bing joints first and it certainly is not even on both sides.Rheumatoid is an inflammatory disease. It occurs mostly in the small joitns of fingers and toes. It is generally the same amount on both sides but tends to skip large joints. | |
Suggest treatment to increase size of penis
My son is now 20 he is sound in mind and health. However the size of my son's penis is only 2 Inches. What we need to do to increase his size of penis?When he was young boy at that time he had urine dropping problem. Last 2 years he has no complain about dropping.Would you please suggest me what I need to do now ? | Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Two inches of non-erect penis is more than enough. On erection your sons penis should be at least five inches, for sure. Five inches penis more than that of average size which is 4.5 inches. You can talk to your son regarding this. If he has any such complaints consult an urologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. | |
Hi doc, my 72-year-old husband has been in kidney failure since 2 months. Since he is not a good candidate for a kidney transplant, has been advised to undergo regular dialysis. What is hemodialysis? What are the indications for dialysis? How is it done? Can hemodialysis be done at home? What are the potential complications of hemodialysis? | Hemodialysis is a procedure in which a machine filters harmful waste and excess salt and fluid from your blood. Dialysis is indicated in patient with renal failure due various causes, pulmonary edema not responding to diuretics, poisoning, severe bleeding diathesis, ascitis without hepatic disease, infectious complications, severe hypertension and severe hyperkalemia. A needle is inserted into arm through a special access point. Blood is then directed through the needle to a machine called a dialyzer, which filters your blood a few ounces at a time. The filtered blood returns to body through another needle. With special training and someone to help, it's possible to do hemodialysis at home. Complications of long term dialysis includes lack of red blood cells anemia, bone diseases, chest, low blood pressure, muscle Cramps, nausea and vomiting, fever and chills, inflammation of the membrane surrounding the needle, high potassium levels, which can affect your heart rhythm, nerve damage, infection and heart disease. | |
Suggest treatment for sciatica pain and lower back pain
Can you please explain to me what " bilateral sclerotic changes on the iliac side of si joints" means?.. Also, could this be the cause of my extremely painful lower back pains and what feels like pain in my hips and pretty much constant sciatica pain?..Should I be concerned? I am 31 years old. I was reading an old hospital report and seen that written in the incidental findings section. The report is 3 years old. | HI, I understand your concern. Sclerotic changes consist of inflammation of sacroileac joint of pelvis which turns to fibrosis & finally the bones of the joint unite to form sclerosis of joint. The fused bones can exert pressure on sciatic nerve,leading to back ache/ sciatic pain.THr pressure on nerve roots at spinal level also can same symptoms. You are refering to old report. It's worth getting fresh investigations done followed by specific treatment. ( Pain killers/ physiotherapy ) Thanks. | |
Is pregnancy possible with damaged fallopian tubes?
I am 36 year old I have one girl baby 8 year old. She was premature baby in 8 months. After that we have tuberoclosis in stomach (WATER IN RIGHT) We take treatment of 9 months from DOTS and I recover. But we are trying to conceive second issue but not success. Then doctor says that you may test HSG TUBE TEST. In that the both tubes were damaged. But we dont have the irregular period. The period is in time. The doctor suggest to TEST TUBE BABY. No other option to conceive. May kindly be suggest. | yeah...u should go for ivf,as the tubes are damaged...send your hsg result ...your age is 36...you should not wait more... | |
Suggest laxatives for a toddler apart from laxoped kid powder
hello dr, my son is 2.4 years he his not passing motion properly, he his facing very difficulty while passing 4 to 5 days once..it is very hard.our doctor suggested laxoped kid powder for 10 days but he dosn t drink. for this situation any other surup can i give him..please suggest me with regrads, sowmya | In my opinion you can also give EVA Q syrup child pack. 2teaspoon bed time you can give . Along with this add an probiotic like ENTEROGERMINA SUSPENSION 5ML ONCE A DAY. | |
Huge hole on head due to scraped skin for mohs surgery. Suggested radiation for basal cell cancer removal. Radiation necessary?
i had mohs surgery 2 wks ago and they had to stop after 2 layers of skin scraped (on my forehead) I now have a HUGE HOLE in my head and was told to get radiation for the rest of the basal cell cancer removal. My question is WHY do the radiation at all? This is supposed to be a non-mastisising cancer and non-lethal so why do radiation then? | Hi and thanks for the query,Basal cell carcinoma is a very aggressive tumor, and care must be taken, and all options and possibilities drawn to the patients side, to avoid any spread or consequences of tumor spread. A clinical review by your doctor first to ascertain that other structures like the lungs, bone and liver have been touched. based on this review, the decision to associate radiotherapy involves a deep clinical judgement, and if there is spread or not. I do think if your doctor proposes this, these have certainly been taken into consideration. I do think it is important to consider radiotherapy early, especially if complications are to be avoided. thanks and kind regards. | |
What causes severe pain in the leg, knee and hip joint?
I have extreme leg, knee, hip joint and foot pain. It hurts to walk yet am not able to rest my legs - I walk 2-3 miles almost every day-often am completely exhausted and struggle staying awake.... sometimes feel feverish? Is it possible to have mono twice? Similar symptoms with it three years ago. Initial guidance? | Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern It looks like a sciatica pain, so you should check your back with MRI of the spine and consult neurologist to exclude this problem I wish you quick recovery Dr. Selmani | |
What does 25 MCG/ML white blood cell indicate?
Had recent blood work done for life insurance policy. They said I was very healthy, but I did have this number that concerns me. What does 25MCG/ML white blood cell count mean? It says it's high. .06 prot/creat was said to be normal. I'm a 51 year old female.Thank you | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Its 25000 / cmm WBC count. It is elevated to two times normal.2. The normal count is usually 4000-11000/cmm.3. Elevated count could be due to stress, bacterial or viral infection. Differential count of WBC and peripheral smear would be necessary for further evaluation. Leukemia also needs to ruled out. More details and clinical history necessary for further opinion.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
Should an X-ray be taken for leg pain after an injury?
I was kicked by a very young colt (baby horse) in the shin about three months ago. It swelled, bruised heavily and there was a bleeding wound in the shape of a tiny hoof print. The scab is healing, the swelling is now minimal, but it still hurts upon the lightest touch and my right leg/foot hurt minimally and become tired when I walk too much at a time (after 1-2 miles or so). Should I have an X-ray? Is there a possibility there is a hairline crack in it? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There might be some hair line fracture or most probably there might be some contusion or ligament injury. X-ray cannot detect soft tissue injuries or hairline fracture. So it is better to go for an MRI scan rather than X-ray. Thanks. | |
What is the treatment for distended stomach?
My nine year daughter often has a distended stomach. We have taken bread out of her diet which has helped but from time to time she is full of gas. She has been tested and is not a celiac. What other foods should we eliminate ? All suggestions welcome. | Hi.9 Year old usually have no such issues as celiac or so. It is possibly an infection of the intestines or lymph nodes or a problem like worms that cause this sort of a problem. Another possibility is of a problem with the large bowel, evacuation not being proper. Get investigated by a Pediatric Surgeon to get to the root cause and get her treated accordingly. Unsolved problems can cause more harm in the future. | |
Which blood test can detect EDS syndrome?
Hi i hv looking at several things online. I hv had 2 blood test in the last 6 months, my antibody count is not in range. No RA No Lupus. I seem to think I may have Ehlers Danlos Syn. My G-mother died at 32 heart my Dad at 50 with heart (1964) Would they have known about EDS then? My symtoms are loose skin, my skin on hands thin and tears easily. Facial bleeding when picking leaves blood under skin. Bood to surfaces just kissing my wife! My joints ache all the time. What is the blood test for EDS? | Hello..It is more likely that you have some form of connective tissue disease.I advise you to consult a physician for thorough clinical examination.If criteria matches for ehler dhanlos thendna analysis will be done for exact identification of disease.Hope my answer clears your doubt..if you have anymore queries I would be happy to answer.. | |
Does weakness in legs, tiredness and black stool indicate congestive heart failure?
My father in law is feeling ill. he is in his early 70's with heart problems. He says he just doesn't feel weel, didn't sleep last night but was VERY tired, legs are so weak he can't walk, and this morning had a black stool. Could he be having congestive heart failure? | Hello Black stools indicates blood loss in stools which means he may be having low hemoglobin. Low hemoglobin leads to all his symptoms and also aggravates heart failure. So its important that he undergo stool blood testing, hemoglobin and consult a cardiologist if he is receiving aspirin or clopidogrel medicine in order to temporary withhold it. Also, he needs to undergo ultrasound of the abdomen for ruling out other causes. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
Suggest treatment for heart palpitations
Hi I am 17 years old, and recently my heart has been acting strange. For a few years now I would suddenly feel my heart pound very heavily sometimes to the point of where it makes me cough rather hard. But it would only happen say...once or twice a year if that. So I didnt pay much attention to it. Recently this year (2011) my heart has done it many times, so often that it doesnt take me by suprise, I just stop what im doing and take a few deep breathes and try to really work on breathing steady. WELL, now this year, not only has my heart done that many times, but now it flutters? I think thats how you would explain it. I feel it like...almost tripping over itself so-to-speak. And a few weaks ago it did it for like a whole 20 seconds. I was in the car talking to my bf, so there was no stress, i was not driving. And especially within this month (may) it has done it countless times, also, last night it did it and i felt very short of breath so i layed down and sort of just waiting for it to quit. I know this is long but i wanted to tell all the details. My grandmother has cardio myopathy, her left vintricle valve did not completely form as a child. She says its like a sponge? where when blood passes through it sucks it up and so it prevents the proper amount of blood to go through. Heart conditions run in my family. So ya. pls help? I am going to the doctors when I can. | First of all, avoid or reduce stimulating substances (coffee, energy drink and similar). It's good to see a cardiologist and perform ECG and echo. | |
Suggest treatment for uncontrollable blood sugar levels
Hi Myself Zuber 4 Months back i was diagnosed for DiabeticMy age is 29HBA1c 8.4TriGly 580I am on medication Amryl M1 before lunchCetapin 500mg after dinnerStanlip Rosovel Statin 40 mgEcosprin 75mgMy last HBA1c was 5.7. However some time my PP sugar level rose to 200.Please help me if I am taking the right medication. | Mention your weight & height.Continue your medicines.Control your weight.Take fresh fruits & plenty of water.Avoid smoking,alcohol,coffee,cola,junk food.Exercise regularly.Normal blood sugar is less than 120mg fasting & less than 200 mg 2 hours after food.Normal HbA1c is less than 7 %.Triglyceride less than 150 mg.Change your life style.Your doctor will increase the dose of Metformin ,depend on weight. | |
Suggest remedy for persistent feeling of breathlessness
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...HI I am having feeling of breathlessness for the past 6 months. I took a Chest X-ray and the doctor said it was fine. Worse, these are sporadic and normally occur for a period of 1-2 hours. It normally occurs when I am doing my daily activities but never when I am running / playing ? Please suggest some remedy | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out bronchitis in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How can pregnancy be prevented after unprotected intercourse?
Hello, i had my first sexual relationship 3 days ago and i took the day after tablet , on the day after. But from yesterday I can t eat anything and I also had a little of bleeding like 5 or 6 drops yesterday but not today. I m so worried about the chance of pregnancy. What should i do | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your concern. Usually for better results you have to take the emergency contraceptive pill as early as possible after unprotected intercourse. As you have taken after 24 hrs now you can expect around 75% of protection. The symptoms you are having could be side effects of emergency contraceptive pill. Like high of progesterone in the pill can lead to nausea and decreased appetite. Hormonal effect can lead to withdrawal bleeding also. Usually after taking tablet you can expect withdrawal bleeding in around 7 days depending on the period of menstrual cycle you took the tablet. If you took it in first half of the cycle, you can expect withdrawal bleeding early. Usually these symptoms will subside gradually. If the symptoms persist, if you do not get your withdrawal bleeding and if you miss your expected date of periods better to go for urine pregnancy test once to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If you want any further clarification I will happy to answer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest treatment for diabetes and dizziness
Sir, Gud Morning. My mother has been suffering from Diabetics since 20 years or more. Her complications include:while walking she feels giddiness to the extent that she feels as if she is floating in the air, she feels without energy and vitality. Her sugar level remains at 140.However, since two days, her sugar level has escalated to 250 and found Haemoglobin 6 and her limbs getting swolen.Now what to do, please suggest me. | Hi,Thanks for your question.After going through your question, there is a need for evaluation in your mother's case.There may be following cases for her symptoms-1) Hyperglycemia:High blood sugar level may lead to hyperosmolar state that may interfere with normal brain function.2) Hypoglycemia:Transient Low blood sugar level may cause these types of symptioms.3) Neuropathy:Autonomic and peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes or any other cause may lead to these types of symptoms.4) Postural Hypotension:Sudden drop in blood pressure with change in posture may cause these symptoms.5) Cerebrovascular disease:Decreased blood supply to brain due to- Atherosclerotic blockage in blood vessels of brain. - Slow blood flow to brain in response to poor heart function or sudden drop in blood pressure.- Embolisation of blood clot in blood supply of brain.She need urgent medical attention for detailed neurological evaluation.Depending upon it following investigations may help in appropriate diagnosis and treatment:- Frequent blood glucose monitoring. - Complete Blood count.- Renal Function Test.- Liver Function Test.- Urine examination.- Lipid Profile.- ultraTSH.- Vitamin B12 & D.- ECG & 2DEcho. - Brain imaging like MRI of brain with angiography.Hope this helps your mother. | |
Taken Fexatenadie and Eumovate for itchy skin rash. Any suggestions?
For 5 weeks have had a skin rash (I thought might be heat bumps but we've had no heat).. GP gave me antihistimines (Prirton ) Did not work. Now on Fexatenadie hydrocholorde and eumovate (cannot see any improvemment). The Itchy rash/bumps usually appear early morning, some times on trunk or if not limbs. Usually they clear by 11 am! but the next night they are back. GP says allergy of unknown origin. Any suggestions to cause that I could avoid/treat? Going to Florence in 2 days and am concerned that if it is heat it could deteriorate. Thanks | Hi,Take Levocetrizine if Fexofenadine is not working. The only permanent remedy for such an allergic reaction is to identify the allergen an get rid of the same.regards, | |
Suggest treatment for increasing hemoglobin count
hi this is nilima as my husband was having piles and his heamoglobin was 5 he was admitted 4 bottels of blood was given to him and piles operation was done his heamoglobin reach till 10 how 2 increase his heamoglobin after taking medicine his heamoglobin has not increase he is taking beetcarrot juice also but no use pls give me some suggestion so his heamoglobin should reach till15 in 5 days | Hello and welcome to HCM,Blood loss from the piles is responsible for low hemoglobin levels.After treatment of piles, the chronic blood loss has got relived.I would suggest you to get a complete hemogram and peripheral blood examination to assess the status of red blood cells and /or type of anemia.After characterizing the type of anemia, appropriate treatment will be started.In case there is iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements will help.In case there is megaloblastic anemia, vitamin B 12 and folic acid will help.Iron deficiency is expected since there was loss of iron during blood loss from piles.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
Suggest remedy for pain at the back of neck
ive been helpless and hopless since may and I always have a stiff neck its always there will it ever go away im on two meds clonazepam 1mg and mirtazapine of 15mg been taking them since july 21st 2014 what can I do to get rid of that pain at the back of my neck ?? | Here I suggest to take MRI of your neck as well if there is pain at back then for back also. And based on result talk to your doctor. If there is severe problem with cervical curve, disc, as well if its disturbing the nerves over there then the surgical correction will be needed. But if there is no such major issues then you must visit a physiotherapist also and here physio will give you some soft tissue relaxing treatment and some pain reliving treatment too. Do take suggestion on spinal exercises which includes stretching as well strengthening and mobility for spine. You can also use hot and cold pack at home for some more relief and relaxing soft tissues.Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the neck,shoulder and hip joint
i suffer with back neck r. shoulder and hip pain frome flipping a cement mixer,,,,is there a pain pill out its new,,,suppose to be stronger thsat vicodins,,,,,i take oxycodone and morphine but i cant tolerate the stomadh pain so im goin back to the dr again monday,,,,,,hydroxy----i seen it online months ago ???? WILL YOU READ THIS AN HELP ME PLEASE !!!!! sorry i have no money i spend it all on meds,,,,im an ssd. so i have no money at all,,,no credit card at all,,,,so you cant help me is that it,,,,,money talks right !!!!!! thanks anyway,,,,sir | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your symptoms there is possibility of pain due to bad posture .analgesic and muscle relaxant will reduce pain.If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be consideredRheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine? When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.Taking analgesic only with out investigation will not give permanent relief.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. | |
My front one teeth is protruding, should I concerned with my dentist ?
My front one teeth is protruding, I want to get it fixed. I already had the fixtures done during my college days, but now it is prtoding again. why it happens like this. is there any procedure that I should be asking my dentist so that it does not protrude again ? | HELLO, after orthodontic treatment there are chances of relapse if a retention device is not used for a certain period of time.... go and visit ur orthodontist. take care..... | |
Is sternocleidomastoid causing chest and arm pain?
Hello, My name is Sm,mia and I have been smoking marijuana for the past 2 years. I just recently started getting pains on my chest and sometimes it travels like to my neck and head and onto my arms. I got an EKG done and it came out perfectly normal, so its not my heart. These pains do occure more when I argue, get man, or yell. Sometimes i get sharp needle like pains on my left and righ side. I was doing research and my left side of my neck hurts its calles the sternocleidomastoid. Please Help me. Do i need to seek medical attention? | Respected user , HiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is not sternocleidomastoid related issue .* This is due to muscular twitches from the use of marijuana .Hope this makes it clear .Regards . | |
What causes chest pain,faster heart beat and arm pain?
I am Mei, I have experience this couple of days after eating a very short while, I feel my heart beat faster chest pain, back side of left arm pain. Seem short of breath. it last about half a n hour to one hour and gone. Specially at lunch time. What can I do? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your symptoms are seen after eating, so possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. But better to rule out heart diseases first, because all these symptoms are commonly seen in heart diseases. So first get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. You are mostly having stress induced GERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of chest pain. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Take proton pump inhibitors. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Can a fall cause tingling and numbness in the legs?
My mom is 58 yrs of age, for the past 2 months she has been complaining of tingling and numbness associated with burning at times in her bilateral feet, left more than the right. Also, it seems that her left leg around the knee area is more swollen.(she recently suffered a minor fall on the left knee) | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your mother seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy. I suggest to check the glycemic level to evaluate for diabetes. Meanwhile,I suggest giving her Gabapentin to relieve the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
Q. l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?
Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore. | Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for loose motion during teething
What is the cure of loose motions in babies during the time of teeth coming out ?my baby is of 11 month,her first teeth is coming out slowly slowly,but due to which she is having loose motion from last 15 days ,i hav given Entrogermina,sporlac powder , 21 (homoepathy pills ), gripe water, Destrol ( ayurvedic ).medicine courses , but nothing is working, after eating anything she have motion,what to do now? | HI, having frequent stools during the teething period is common, as child will be getting some irritating sensation over gums resulting in placing fingers frequently in to the mouth.This will result in bugs in the hands going to the oral cavity and resulting in Loose stools. We advise to give plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and maintain strict hygiene.Dont use unnecessary medications as further result in other side effects. | |
What causes the ultrasound to diagnose as 17 weeks pregnancy when the actual is 19 weeks?
hi doctors my wife is running in 17 th week of pregnancy but today doctors have done her ultrasound and they said that its 19 th week but we are confirmed that its 17 th week .however all reports are normal. doctor said that ur baby is running 2 weeks in growth .is there any comliction in this situation? | Hii think I have understood your concern.There are following possibilities-1] Wrong dates ( but you are confident of dates)2] Constitutionally large baby3] USG machine data variations4] Gestational Diabetes.I would like to know if the findings were same for USG at 6 to6 weeks or at 12 weeks gestation. It carries more importance.Please rule out gestational diabetes by doing 75 gram glucose load test. Do blood sugar levels 2 hours after glucose load, if above 140 mg% then start with diet , exercise and MNT_ medical nutrition therapy.please do follow up USG, at 4 weeks interval to asses growth parameters.I hope this answer helps you.Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar | |
Suggest medication for lump in the middle of left back of neck
I am 22 years old, about 5'6", and weigh 120, no major health issues in my past, and rarely even get colds. About a week ago, I noticed there is a lump in the middle of the left side of the back my neck. For the past few weeks, I have been getting pretty bad dizzy spells, in which case 1/3 times the hearing in my left ear becomes muffled, this whole process takes only a few minutes. I also have been getting light headed often, and I'm not one to get light headed or dizzy. The lump is visible and is clearly there to the touch, and when you feel it underneath, it's hard. It also hurts to move my neck, especially to the right and in fast movements. I have gotten blood work done, but the tests came back normal. What might be going on? | Hi, dear a- my opinionyou have sub acute on chronic tonsillitis with neck gland lymph adenitis with left eustachian salpingitis with its recurring blockage attacks.b- my adviseConsult ENT or Surgeon who would test it with antibiotics and needful drugs, after CBC ,CXR if need be.Hope and wish you to recover fast.Wellcome again for further query in this regard.Have a Gd Day. | |
How can an infected toe nail be treated
I have had a yeast infection for over a year after taking heavy duty antibiotics. Have taken diflucan for over a year. Stopped taking it 7 weeks ago, seems to have subsided but now my big toe is yellow & sore. Has it traveled there now? Would using fucidin cream on the nail help or hinder? | Hello,Infected toenail (yellow & sore) are indicating the infection of the toenail. It could be bacterial or fungal. A photo will help the best diagnosis.For the moment, I advise to:-Soak the toe nail in warm water with vinegar and soda bicarbonate.-Apply alternating warm and cold compresses several times during the day.If it persists, then you should see your doctor as might need prescription medicines.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Albana Sejdini | |
Nausea, low grade fever, discomfort below sternum since months. US of abdomen showed splenic artery torturous. Pancreatic cancer?
i have had ongoing nausea daily and low grade fevers daily for 5 months. discomfort below sternum. all blood tests normal, blood cultures normal, stool cultures normal, no autoimmune diseases. not been out of country. ct of abdomen and pelvis normal, mri of abdoment normal, ultrasound of abdomen showed splenic artery adjacent to pancreatic head is markedly tortuous and no flow on doppler. eating does not effect it. have not had ca-19-9 test. does all this mean pancreatic cancer? | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Nausea, low grade fever, discomfort below sternum. Each and every test is normal including ultrasound of abdomen except tortuous splenic artery. Tortuous splenic artery may be a congenital ( since birth) defect.Your query is this mean pancreatic cancer? No , not at all. In pancreatic cancer symptoms are different. In pancreatitis usually there develops fever , but in your reports all blood culture, stool culture are normal. Consult a physician/surgeon and get in there opinion and they will decide ,what is the reason of fever. Nausea and discomfort near sternum is due to tension ,anxiety ,hyper acidity. Psychiatrist consultation may be helpful. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET | |
What causes twitching of thumb and left arm?
My left thump has been involuntary movement several time a day and it last about 30 seconds each time. I noticed last night that the twitching at the mid of my left arm too. All this happen for the last 2 day and the twitching still happen this morning. | Hello, It can happen after nerve contusion following sleeping in an abnormal posture and prolonged physical activities also. Generally it will settle by itself. If twitches persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a nerve conduction study is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Mirena came out with heavy bleeding. Pain, discomfort and lightheadedness. What to do?
I had the Mirena iud placed on march 28,2013, it expelled on it's own april 27, 2013. It was encased in a large blood clot the size of a tennis ball. now I have nonestop heavy bleeding, I have gone through 5 pads in a 5 hour period and have passed 11 clots twice the size of fifty cent pieces in 9 hours, the blood is a dark red. i also have discomfort, pain and lighheadedness when the clots pass. I am 22 years old, 5'5 and 190 lbs. | Hi, Thanks for the query. You once consult gynecologist and get examined to find out the possible cause for the bleeding. Take medicines to stop the bleeding first. The if there is any local cause for the bleeding let it be treated. If the bleeding was only due to hormonal imbalance, then you have to go for hormonal pills for few months to regularize the periods. For more details you can ask me through: Take care. | |
Will Sysron-N affect fetus?
Hi I am taking Sysron-N tablet from last 4 days. I took this tablet to delay my period. Currently I am not sure if I am pregnant. Can you please confirm If I am already pregnant, and from last 4 days I am taking this tablet. Will this tablet harm the baby/pregnancy. | Hello,Thanks for submitting your question here.You are on sysron N for 4 days while you are also suspecting you are pregnant.A pregnancy could only be detected after a missed period by doing a urine pregnancy test.Otherwise a hormone termed betahCG measurement could give you a clue for a possible pregnancy.An USG is unable to detect pregnancy before 5 to 6 weeks of gestation.Now,sysron N contains a synthetic progesterone. Though pregnancy needs a progestetone often,but a natural one.However, a 4 days course of sysron N has no such effect over pregnancy, if it is at all positive.I suggest you to stop the sysron N now and perform a pregnancy test after a missed cycle.You can proceed then your GP if pregnancy test appears positive .SincerelyDr Sanjoy | |
Benign tumour of pituatary gland, hot flashes, breast pain..Prolactin tests. Prescribed dostinex, cabergoline. Remedy?
i discover that i have a benign tumor of pituitary gland 4mm at 27 may 2012 the history start atlast summer july i feel by hot flashes and breast pain so i do my first prolactin {PRL} tests was at 15-11-2011 : it was 297.2 then the doctor give me a medicine called dostinex 0.5 mg cabergoline 2 tablet every 3 days for a month and after the month i made another prolactin {PRL} test at 14-12-2011 it was: 1.73 after 3 months without medicine i do another prolactin{PRL} tests at 23/2/2012 it was :80.6 then the doctor gave me again dostinex half tablet every 3 days for two weeks only and then he gave me another medcine called lactodel for prolactin secrtion inhibitor & dopamine agonist one tablet every day for 3 months , and then i took dostinex again for 2 weeks one tablet every 3 days , now I m not taking any medicine ..and the radiation i send it for you and medical tests it s after i took all this medicine ...what I m feel a breast pain and headache ...my weight 46.5 kg age 25 | Hi, you seem to have a secretory adenoma of pituitary (prolactinoma) and the treatment can be an endoscopic or otherwise transnasal surgery for this. The other option can be radiation and use of gamma knife to protect the optic nerve is recommended. The medicine you are taking is to keep your prolactin levels low. Regards | |
Back pain, kidney infection, bruises on legs. Treatment?
I m an 18 yo female. I just got out of the hospital where I found out I had a severe kidney infection after going in for back pain . At this point I ve been out of the hospital for over a week (today marks 2 weeks since I went in). I feel fine, but I m discovering new bruises on my legs and side that seem to have no source. Do I need to get this checked out? | Yes, U may developed a disorder of Ur blood clooting system. U need 2 get it checked. | |
Suggest treatment for symptoms of ADHD and stress
Hello, I have a 23 year old daughter that exhibits ADHD symptoms. When away from us i.e. university etc, she has abuse marijuana , alcohol , constantly lies to us and needs money. She is very intelligent and yes people go to her for help and yet she can't seem to score well all around. when immense pressure where she had to pass three remedial courses for a carribean medical school (after being home for the summer) she managed a 89 %, a 92% and on the third course repition only a 69%. she has issues with aleopicia and is very attractive and will be friends with guys who pay attention to her! Because she has long hair the alexia is well hidden. It has increased with the stress of medical school and i have asked her many times if she wants to leave the program. she refuses. i m lost and afraid , live in Toronto and want to try and help her . please help | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. If your daughter refuses to discontinue her course, please do not compel her. She is doing what her intellect says. Let her be happy and do it. You can ask her to consult a psychologist who can counsel her and teach her to cop with stressful situation and time management. In fact she should learn it from her experience. Prolonged stress can affect her health adversely. She shows ADHD symptoms may not mean she has ADHD. Please consult a psychologist.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Suggest treatment for having hypodensity in anterior periventricular area
Sir, my father (age 55yrs, height 175cm, weight 72kg) three times lost consciousness for few seconds.. We went to a physician and did the CT SCAN of brain.. In report we got that tiny hyodensity is seen in anterior periventricular area on both sides, a tiny well defined lesion is seen in left lentiform nucleus, soft tissue density is seen in middle ear cavity on both sides and both mastoids are acellular and sclerotic. Plz tel what to do. | Hello, I would explain that the lesions in the brain, could be related to brain ischemia. While the soft tissue in the middle ear cavity, needs to be further examined. For this reason, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist. Regarding the episodes of loss of conscience, I would recommend performing an EEG and an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order to exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
What could cause stinging and inflammed scrotum with skin turning bright red?
Hi, I am a 70 year old male and for several months now have been suffering from stinging and inflamed scrotum which at times the skin turns a bright red colour, it is most uncomfortable. I would appreciate any advise.Many thanksI wish to withdraw my question as I thought it was for free.i can't afford the costs, many thanks for your time. | Hi and thank you so much for this queryI am so sorry to hear about this inflamed scrotum. The symptoms suggest and infection. However, there are several different germ types that can cause this infection like fungal, bacteria, parasites, etc. It would be a great idea to get it examined so as to identify the exact cause and treat for it. Given a generic treatment would most likely not be helpful because we would not know what to target.I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. | |
What causes chest pain?
I am a marijuana smoker and recently I have just smoked. It isn't severe but I feel this pain in my lower chest area, right below my left rib. It has decreased over a span of time but it doesn't seem to be going away. I probably smoked about 2 hours ago. | hello, I need to know more about the symptoms, like precipitating factors, factors that increases pain etc. There are two possibilities in you, one is gastritis and second is due to smoking. Mostly it's a gastritis and reflux disease. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis. You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg beforebreakfast once a day for 2 weeks. Secondly, it may be due to smoking, as it causes damage to lungs. This pain frequently but not always increases on deep breathing and coughing etc. Treatment is reducing the smoking and if hurting a lot then needs nsaids like ibuprofen 500 mg or diclofenac 50 mg on whenever needed basis. Get back if you have any doubts. | |
Suggest treatment for severe cough
Hello Doctor, my name is Ashley, I'm 21, 5'4 and 119 lbs. I have had a hard time breathing and a nasty cough for the past 3 weeks now.. I feel like there is fluid in my lungs so I try to exhale with force to get it out and that will trigger my coughing.. but I can't breath well if I don't do that... I can't sleep because of the cough and I will have these coughing fits that gets to the point where I actually throw up. Sometimes the coughs are dry even though I feel what seems to be fluid in my lungs but they are pretty productive most of the time and I do cough out a lot of moisture.. I stay healthy, I've not been sick, I do have allergies but nothing ever like this.. I can't get an appointment with my doctor for about a week so I wanted to know if I should be concerned?? Thanks a ton in advance!Ashley | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having allergies, possibility of allergic bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. Your all symptoms like coughing, phlegm, breathing difficulty etc are suggestive of bronchitis more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Oral anti allergic (montelukast) is also beneficial in your case. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety and hand tremors
Hello Doc. I am 21 years old. Don t drink or smoke or take any drugs. I have a history of mono because of stress. I ve been having stomach aces and head aces. Yesterday I had the worst lower left stomach pain for a good 3 hours. I am constantly sleepy, though I get 7 or more hours of sleep. I m married, but can t get pregnant for now because I have an IUD. I study a lot for tests, but I still get test anxieties. Sometimes my hands get shaky. Not sure if this is serious, but it definitely slows down my daily activities. What do you suggest? Thanks. -Gina | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please take tablet Provanol post breakfast after consulting your physician for prescription and then let me know.Do relaxation therapy which will help reduce your stress and make you feel fresh.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Junaid Nabi | |
Suggest treatment for twitching and spasms of cheek and lips
My dad - 67 yrs old, height 5 feet 8 inches, weighing 82 kgs- has HFS since 2 yrs, that started with right eye twitching and now involves spasms of the right cheek involving right side of the lips as well. The frequency of spasms is higher n the morning after he wakes up and relatively lower in the evenings. He has hypertension since 2 yrs that is kept normal with a single dose of 5 mg amlodipin salt. Oral medication since last 1.5 yrs has not helped and the only option seems to be either surgery OR botox treatment. Given the risk and availability of treatment at Bangalore India, we prefer to opt for Botox treatment. Can you please advise the duration botox is expected to remain effective for... and preferably the best place to get this done at Bangalore India... and any other advise in this case. Thanks & God bless you. | Hi, Botox is the safest and most effective treatment for hemifacial spasm. It is a simple outpatient procedure, and the effect lasts for 3-6 months. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall
Hi, I had taken the medicine for stopping the hair falll from Dr. Batra s regular for 1 year. I had stopped the same for last 6 month, but now my hair are started falling. What to do to stop the same. I am still using the sampoo being prescribed from the clinic. Please suggest... | hello, welcome i explain all about hair fall point wise 1. In male Androgenic alopecia is most common cause of hair fall. It is a hormonal and genetic.2. Poor nutrition, poor life style, poor sleep, stress and environment are the main cause of hair fall in female.3. Blood loss due to menstruation is also one important cause of less hemoglobine which leads to hair fall.4. straightening, re bonding etc also also weaken the root and cause hair fall5. Due to hair style in which hair is kept tight also cause hair fall later6. Long term disease,cancer, fever, thyroid, etc later cause hair fallTreatment.1. Check Blood, hemoglobine, if less then take iron, folic acid tablets2. Take multivitamines daily3. Take proper sleep, good nutrition4. Rule out diabetes, thyroid, etc5. For androgenic alopecia use Hair4U 5% hair oil apply it over bald area once in night | |
What causes pain and breathing problem on the right side of rib cage?
I am trying to find out what organs are under the right side of the rib cage. I had surgery on the 17th of this month, shortly after that (approx. 36 hrs) II had difficulty breathing and pain on the right side of my rib cage. I went to the E.R. they ran test said I had tested positive for a dime something enzyme, but diagnosed air under rib cage and sent me home,the doctor said I would feel better in two days, well, I still hurt when I breath and it is coming from the right side and my rib cage still aches. | Hello, First, we should know the type of surgery you got and the primary cause. Plus, should know if you have been prescribed antibiotics. From what you are reporting, the pain you feel under your right rib cage is from gas. It's common to get increased gas after surgery. Gas will cause bowels to distend, thus they will press on the nearby organs and nerves causing the pain you feel. You should take: - probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora - if used antibiotics should add anti-fungals - digestive enzymes with peppermint oil supplement to ease digestion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician | |
Missed period
I am 19 years old and have been having unprotected sex with my two year boyfriend. We have been using the "pulling out method" I am not on birthcontrol. My period was suppose to arrive on the 7th & today is the 11th & I have still not had my period. I felt all my pms symptoms such as irritability and what not. My nipples have been sore & I have a sour stomach with heartburn. I have currently moved in with my boyfriend so I have been feeling stress from my family members & my diet is completely changed. I took a home pregnancy test & it came out negative. Any ideas of what could be wrong?? | hello, pregnancy kits may give negative test now. better reoeat the test after 2 weeks. if you pregnant then consult a gynecologist for further action. | |
Pain on right side of stomach, burping, acidity, sharp shooting pain, restless at night. Due to appendix?
My 13 year old boy has had a constant pain on his right hand side of his stomach , is burping up acid every time he burps, sicks up acid in the morning and occassionally has about 3 sharp shooting pains a day and is rstless at night due to the pain. One doctor has said its feces in the bowl and another said it could be grumbling appendix. This is the third week he has been off school and the pain is constant | Hi, your son needs an immediate consultation with a surgeon and a clinical check up . clinical check up and investigations as required to be done for proper diagnosis and right treatment . most probably your boy is suffering from severe gastritis with oesophagial reflux ,gerd[gastro oesophagial reflux disorder. clinical examination with detailed history will decide the type of investigations to be done . worm infestations may be the cause of such complains. stool examination ,a barium meal study for upper g i , usg of whole abdomen will be helpful . please get your boy checked and investigations done for proper treatment . | |
Does Xynovir help in treating HBsAg+ ?
25yrs/5 1/50kgs my problems is suffering hbsag+ last 12yrs. now i take xynovir( oral medcine) | hello, you have to to tests like hbe ag, hbv dna,liver function test (specially alt) if all these are positve then you need to continue antiviral therapy with regular monitoring of these indicators. if these came negative , then you need only follow up.so consult your doctor about it. take care. | |
What causes intermittent, pricking pain on low back area?
intermittent, sharp, pricking pain on the low back area (L>R), graded 6-8/10, aggravated by bending movements, and relieved by returning to the previous position, causing difficulty in prolonged walking ~30 mins is the complain of the patient after falling on his buttocks.. what is the possible diagnosis for this case? | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from lumbar disc prolapse.There are two options.First option is Rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend),NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. This method needs patience as it take up to 6months. Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You can discuss your treating surgeon.I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query. | |
What is the dosage of Fenzole and Sadibic 840 capsules?
I am not sure if I have the right spelling my father saw a kidney specialist yesterday and he has been give two medications and he said he will not take them as he does not know what they are for. First one spelling ? Fenzole one taust capsules 150mg & Sadibic 840 capsules | HelloThank you for trusting HCMDear fenzole is a anti helmenthic medication not related to kidney. Sadibic is sodabicarbonate used in renal failure to reduce acidosis and osteoporosis. I think I answered to your question still have queries please feel free to ask.Take care. | |
Can callous cause knuckle pain and swelling?
I have had a callous on my right index and middle finger, the joint closest to the tip, in which i use nail clippers to remove the dead skin bout once a week or more but never to were i feel pain. My ? is why is it that i get joint knuckle pain and swelling associated with the calloused area? | Hello, As due to the callus at the tip of the finger, the tendons may be tight enough to change the biomechanics of the tendons and this might lead to knuckle pain. Doing hot water fermentation and simple passive assisted mobilization will help reduce the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Does going to an altitude have an affect on occipital lobe cavernoma?
my daughter has a cavernoma in her occipital lobe. She had a fit when she was three, and I insisted her to have a MRI when she fainted twice, some months ago (she is now 21) because there are other 3 members of my family with cavernomas. Hers is syntomatic as she gets to see lights, spots when she is tired. After the fainting she saw those lights for almost a month. Her neurologist said that its cavernoma is asyntomatic, which obviously is not. We did not received further advised about lifestyle or medication, wheareas my niece (31) has been advised to avoid certain sports, has been medicated. She is planning to go to Peru, can altitude affect her condition? | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I read carefully your question and understand your concern. You should know that there are not many studies, regarding the altitude and cavernoma. But, the differences in atmospheric pressure can lead to headaches and increased risk for bleeding or seizures. Anyway, as she fainted once, I recommend performing an EEG to investigate for epilepsy, which is commonly associated to brain cavernoma. In such case an anti-epiletic drug may be needed. I would also recommend avoiding straining physical activity, alcohol intake and caffeine. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
SUggest treatment for abdominal pain with homogeneous echotexture in liver
I am 38Y Male, USe OLMY H for BP, recently 1 week I am feeling pain in abdomen, got US done, Liver:increased echotexture, spleen echotexture, Prostate echotesture and Pancreas shows Homogeneous echotexture. Please let me the root cause and remedy to overcome the problem | Hi.This is the first report in my life where the echo-texture of all the organs is increased. Get the ultrasonography repeated. and also go for the blood tests gor typhoid and related general diseases as advised by your Physician after a careful history taking and proper physical examination. | |
What causes nightmares with disturbed sleep?
i am 20 years old . my sleep is often disturbed by nightmares, which disturbs my daily life activities. I have dark circles around my eyes since I was 10 ,due to these nightmares. I feel it has increased now. I cant have a peaceful sleep and life .How can stop this? | Hi,I do understand you concern. Nightmares and disturbed sleep are symptoms that rise when one is having a life full of stress. Sometimes they go away when the person starts to live a social life, eats a regular diet and practice sports and walking which are very important. Churches and praying sometimes have helped a lot.I do highly recommend that you go to the gym 17.00 pm-19.00 pm(take an hour between this segment). Have a hot shower before sleeping and drink a glass of chamomile tee with hot milk. Wake up regularly and take care for your life. Be positive, and stop overthinking, and please, remember you are a beautiful person. All the best.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Eni |
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