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Is surgery needed for the spinal stenosis with severe protrusion?
I have had chronic back pain for almost a year now and come to find out I have spinal stenosis and severe protrusion of my L5-S1 disc. We have tried several weeks of therapy including traction and extensions and the pain is getting worse. Do you think I... | Hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As mentioned by you, you have been diagnosed with CLBP with Spinal stenosis you need to undergo a careful physical therapy. Also, depending upon the symptoms the treatment is always Planned. As in my clinical practice, even with the CLBP and Spinal stenosis, we are ab... | |
Suggest treatment for cancer
My wife had a Stage 2A Type AB thymoma removed. The Surgen is very confident that it was encapulsated and that he removed it all. The radiation oncologist feels that radiation may reduce the chance of reocurrnace. Is radiation in her case the way to go or do the rediation risk make it not ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, she should definitely take radiotherapy. Any cancer surgery has risk of spillage of cancer cells at operative site even if it is capsulated tumour. So chances of recurrence at operative site are high due to spillage of cells. To avoid th... | |
What are the types of cysts that can come on tailbone?
what possible type of cyst would form at base of tailbone, looks like a boil but isn t. It has been lanced and left to drain but still has hard spot. It was first thought to be a staph infection of some kind. I know this kinda vague information and I am not lookin... | Hello, I have studied your case. Bump on your sacrum seems to be due to abscess.As this bump is painful you may need further investigation.Do hot fomentation over swelling. It will take weeks to months to subside.Use ring cushion and take sitz bath.If not relieved then surgical correction may be required.Hope this answ... | |
Am I going right on hair loss treatment?
hello, i have been facing severe problem of hair loss for past two three months. I went to doctor and he suggested me one iron tablet and other is Nexna and i took it for a week. But, that is of no use so i stopped there. Then, i went to different doctor who suggested me Tugain... | Hi,Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc. and you have thyroid dysfunction w... | |
What causes right sided upper abdominal pain?
i have RUQ pain, i have been on a no fat diet for months, I have had an US, CT Hida scan and will be having a scope done soon, they think it is my galbladder, but sometimes without eating fatty foods if Im stressed i have an attack, and these attacks put me to my knees. I ... | Hi,right upper quatrand pain if it is coliky and radiating to back probably you are having some issues with gall bladder,and few more things i want to know like are you having jaundice ,fever,nausea or vomiting,if yes it more likely gall bladder problem like cholelithiasis or choledocholithiasis.Better get an ultrasoun... | |
What causes vomiting post Omnacortil intake?
Hi I have a baby of 7 months old ,having severe cough and cold. Doctor suggested novomox and omnacortil oral drops. But the problem is after giving him omnacortil syrup he got omitted. I tried one more time but the same happend again. Please suggest whether to stop or conti... | Hello,You should give it but first given syrup ranitidine or lansoprazole. Omnacortil prescribed for chest congestion, spasm. It causes gastritis as a side effect in some patient, so needs to give above prescribe medicine before it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regard, Dr. Sac... | |
What causes difficult and irregular bowel movements in newborn?
hi my name is tanya and i have a baby of 11 weeks, from when he was about 2 weeks old hes always seems distressed with hes tummy escpelly after hes feeds. he is constantly straining as if he needs to open hes bowels but he dont go for at least 3 days iv t... | Hello. Thanks for your query. If you are breastfeeding your baby it is normal for babies to not have a bowel movement even for 10 days. If his tummy feel soft and if he is not cranky or fussy then you should not worry. Anyway you can try some pear or plum juice. If you are breastfeeding your baby consider putting some ... | |
Could the concussion and blood while coughing is a serious condition?
Hi. I just got a serious concussion on Friday. Now I am coughing up blood and sneezing out blood. Could this be a more serious condition? Went to the cat scan and it came out ok. The one part of my head that has the most pain is above my ear and it ... | The head injury cd have caused injury to nose that is why u may b coughing and sneezing wlth bld coming out.consult ent surgeon. | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Is it possible to conceive with enlarged ovaries and irregular periods?
Hi i am 27 yrs female.My bothovaries are enlarge in size but have normal shape,outline and echogenicity.There are multiple small (less than 5mm) cysts at peripheral parts of both ovaries.No calcification is seen in ovary. Right ovary measures 30.0... | Hi , You are having PCOD ( Polycystic ovary disease) . Let me start by saying you will definitely have as many pregnancies as you want. But will need some effort from your side.Typical PCO has such peripheral arrangements & volume of ovaries will be>10 cc & periods irregularYou are in right age for pregnancy.Try to red... | |
Does lack of physical movement cause back pain ?
I am 29. Working as a software engineer, i generally get back pain . Is it because i dont have much physical movemnt ? | welcome to healthcaremagic lack of exercises and faulty sitting posture may be the reason of back ache ask for ergonomic chairs in office and get simple stretching exercises [office exercises]in between find 30 mts for work outs at home or gym if back ache is troublesome consult orthopaedic surgeon | |
How safe is taking Benadryl while on Tylenol?
My husband has an artificial heart valve and is on warfarin. He has a cold or allergies with a runny nose, watery eyes and a headache. He took a Tylenol for the headache. Is it safe to take a low dose of Benadryl to see if it helps relieve the other symptoms? | Hello,Benadryl syrup has no known adverse interaction with warfarin.You can take a low dose safely.For drug ineractions, please see the link below: hope this was useful.Best Wishes. | |
Suggest cure for a hard lump under the nipple
My 10 year old daughter has a small hard lump under her right nipple, she has not hit puberty as of yet, but it is only on 1 side, her nipple is slightly larger on this side and it is sore, could it be the beginning of puberty or a lump other than that, that should be chec... | hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst, a benign breast lesion. it could also be a fibroma or fibrocystic lesion. these lesions are best evaluated clinically. further diagnostic examinations, such as... | |
Suggest remedy for pain in right side of the abdomen
my mother undergo a surgery 2 years ago leaving her with one kidney(left), now she is experiencing flank pain on her abdomen and right side, it happens only occasionally but why is she experiencing pain on the side where there is no kidney?.. thank you for the time,... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are different possibilities for the pain.(1)During the procedure, nerves in the area would have been damaged or severed. Abnormal structure or function of nerves can result in pain.(2)the pain may also be coming from other structures such as the muscles in the areaIt would be ... | |
How should a gun shot wound to the chest be bandaged?
In the chance someone get shot in the chest , causing a sucking bullet wound, what should I do? I understand that you should form a bandage sealed on three sides (fourth left open for air to escape the wound) but should is still apply a good amount of pressure? If ... | hi welcome to hcm Holes in the chest can lead to collapsed lungs. Deep puncture wounds to the chest should be immediately sealed by hand or with a dressing that does not allow air to flow. Victims may complain of shortness of breath. If the victim gets worse after sealing the chest puncture wound, unseal it . ... | |
How to treat webbed toes despite having multiple surgeries on the right foot?
I have had three surgeries done on my right foot. two on my big toe and one on the next toe. The last procedure was done nearly two years ago and not the third toe is almost covering the 4th toe. What can I do to correct this problem without... | Hi, For this condition called crossover to the only answer is surgery which may not be very successful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
What causes pain in lower back after a fall?
I fell earlier while skating and hit the lower right side of my back and I ve been in pain ever since. The pain has not lightened any and I was just wondering if this is normal... The area has a huge welp were the curb hit and it s slightly swollen there s bruising and is h... | It is suggestive of soft tissue injury over hip.The pain would increase for few days and will take 10 to 12 days to completely relieve.Pain killers like voveron with seraatipeptidase combination can help with pain and swelling.Regards | |
What causes a tooth abscess on the molar and ear pain?
I think I have a tooth abscess on my molar, because my ear is achy, my molar (which had a root canal done years ago) has mid aches and the outside of my lower jaw has a small rash. Does is this uregent? I do not have a temperature or headaches or anything serious. | Hi thank u for ur query on Health care magicSince your tooth had undergone root canal treatment there is less chance of a tooth abscess. Its better to undergo investigations like X ray of the region inorder to rule out the exact cause of the pain... Is there any swelling present in relation to the tooth? consult a dent... | |
What causes knee pain while bending and walking?
I am unable to bend my right knee without alot of pain, the pain is behind the knee and also to the right side, I am unable to get up from a chair, etc without help or pain, unable to sit down without alot of pain as my leg will not bend, very difficult to walk too far ... | hi,i appreciate your concern about ur knees.it seems your knees are having degenerative arthritis (OA) when the space between patella and femur bone is reduced,it gives pain on bending,this movement is needed for getting up,sitting down andalso sitting on ground.you are also sugested to do blood checkup to ruleout crys... | |
Suggest treatment for pain management
Was in a horrible acident lets say 3 months ago was hit hard by car walking. Mom refrains me so i kinda know incident. I had to get revived. Where they had to re construct skull. And after really waking up I battle a dislocated shoulder. Since then had what seemed like a horrible ... | Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, if it isn't moved then it becomes utterly useless (adhesive capsulities--frozen shoulder). Aspirin like drugs are the generally best bet and used prior to physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regar... | |
Is blood in mouth due to sinuses and teeth pain?
Recently had a tooth extraction on an upper top molar due to unknown pain. It has been five weeks and immediately after extraction sinus issues have been occurring. Now for past week I taste blood in mouth and thought it was the wound, but it s mostly healed. I feel lum... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, You said you have blood in your mouth you dont know what it is, so it can be due to periodontal problem also in that adjacent teeth so dont worry much do mouthwash chlorhexidine twice daily and warm saline gargle two days , and visit Dentist for treatment . Hope this will ... | |
Is palpitation and night sweats signs for heart problems?
I am constantly anxious, my heart races and I get palpatation, now severe heartburn and night sweats so bad I completely soak my pillows and sheets. My family is prone to heart problems. I'm 33 now and concerned. Is this anxiety or something more serious? | HiFrom the way you describe your symptoms, in my opinion I am more inclined to believe that you might be having Generalized Anxiety Disorder. But before coming to that diagnosis, I would want to evaluate your heart and vascular function. I would like to know if you are diabetic, hypertensive, smoking, under constant em... | |
Q. I am afraid of taking Venlafaxine due to side effects. Shall I stop the medicine?
Hello doctor, I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and have not consulted an ADHD specialist. My doctor prescribed 37.5 mg of Venlafaxine for my anxiety and possible ADHD, but it made me feel extremely moody, sad, and slu... | Hello. You are on a low dose of Venlafaxine (37.5 mg once daily) to manage your anxiety. Usually, the dose will be increased to 75 mg once daily after a week or so. In your case, consult with your doctor about any increase in dosage. It will take one to two weeks for you to get used to the medication, and then you will... | |
Suggest symptoms of Tuberculosis
What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis, my friend has it and I m concerned I may have contracted it.(FYI, please do not share my email address with 3rd party sites, and if I m required to pay a small fee for the info you provide or will provide, please dis-regard this message.) thx...Li... | Thanks for your question on HCM. Tuberculosis is infectious disease which mostly affect lungs but can affect other organs too.So symptoms of tuberculosis in lungs are1. Cough for more than 2 weeks with or without expectoration. 2. Low grade, evening rise fever.3. Weightloss, decreased appetite and oral intake. 4. Hemop... | |
Abdominal pain after eating food. Gallbladder removed along with stones but problem persisit
I am female, 61 years old, with abdominal pain whenever I eat, and it doesn't seem to matter what I eat. Pain begins shortly after I start eating usually but lately it has been more often and even when I don't eat. It is in m... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern this could be gastritis due to hyperacidity, if I would be your doctor then I would advise you to take the "Omeprazole" 40 mg once in day with the "Domeperidone" tab. this will give good relief, you need to keep your stress level very low avoid spice food, this ... | |
Is the result showing SGPT count 77 is a cause of concern for liver?
i was planning to apply to middle east and did a medical test for the same.found that SGPT count is 77 in place of desired 41.i have a history of gilberts syndrome.how bad is it? shoud i be worried about my liver condition.is there a way i can reduce... | Hello. Thanks for asking query on HCM.I appreciate your concern. You have mild elevation of SGPT. As you have not given the other Liver function test reports, I assume them to be normal. Most common cause of mild elevation of SGPT are alcohol intake, fatty liver and chronic hepatitis B or C. I would suggest you to test... | |
Suggest medication for depression while on NSAIDs
I am currently taking NSAID's for chronic back and neck pain with the occasional vicoden when it gets very intense. What antidepressant would be best for my depression? I've read SNRI's are better as SSRI's effects are diminished with NSAID and pain meds. | Hi Sir/MadamWelcome to Health Care MagicI can certainly understand your concern about the combined effect of NSAIDs and SSRIs , as you said it may reduce the effectiveness because of some cytokine receptor occupation by both the drugs, so there will be less receptors available for SSRIs But I can suggest you can start ... | |
What causes darkening of penile head after having sex?
hi doctor. My penis always turned dark after intercourse. it will be darker than the original color. The most significant area is at the head of my penis. The head of the penis also had a few a significant black dots. In addition to the wrist of the head of my pen... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: I think you have fordyce spots over there.Explanation: Darkening and lightening depends on the blood flow over there so you need not worry. For your white/black dots, I think those are fordyce spots(visible sebaceous glands) which are harmless and normal. ... | |
Stones in gall bladder detected. Prescribed Udihep 300, lost control on bladder. How to treat it?
Dear Doctor, My father had an enlarged postrate due to which he had the urge to urinate frequently in the night. For this, he was operated 2 years back and had shown significant improvement last year. The no of times he h... | Hi.As per lierature,Udihep doesnt increase frequency of urination or cause loss of bladder control.if there is no pain in the right side of abdomen on upper part,just below ribs ,nothing is to be done for Gall stones.Gall stones cant be dissolved by allopathic treatment.IF your father is asymptomatic,wait and watch pol... | |
What causes pain in arms and shoulders post bypass surgery?
I had triple bypass in May 2015, now I am having pain in left arm and shoulder, this del pain which same pain as before the hart surgery. Now I am nervous that it may be some thing wrong with my hart again, and I don t wants to through hart surgery again. Ple... | Hi.I can understand your concerns.In about a very few number of patients undergoingBypass Surgery,there are chances of re-blockage of Grafts placed in your heart during surgery.If such a patient comes to my clinic i would suggest him to go to Cardiologist for a possible Angiography again to check that grafts are bocked... | |
How to treat chest palpitation?
I have been experiencing chest palpitations for about a week now. I am an electrician and don't feel it while I am working just when I am home relaxing. I am taking oxycodone for back and neck pain 5mg. I am very close to going to the hospital because I am starting to worry. Are there a... | HelloPalpitation is commonly due to anxiety and it doesn't necessarily mean structural or functional abnormality in the heart.However it may be associated with coronary heart disease,hyperthyroidism,hypertrophic cardiomyopathy etc.It may also be due to alcohol,caffeine,medicine side effect etc.You may need clinical exa... | |
How long does it take to reduce MCV/MCH levels in blood?
How long does it take to lower MCV and MCH values (at 101.5 and 34.5, respectively)? I have been drinking about 1-2 drinks per night most nights of the week (usually on an empty stomach) for the past year, and just got blood results back. I was quite startled, a... | Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.My dear friend , in alcoholic patient red blood cells become macrocytic (size is increased) M.C.V is increased and MCHC also changed.Your red blood cell will be normal and M.C.V and M.C.H.C will come in normal range after avoiding your Alcohol.Thanx for query. | |
Noticed cramps in both legs & lumps above the knees
i experienced what seemed to be cramps in both legs ,could not move or bend my legs,now i have what appears to be lumps above my knees and when i stand upright my legs feel weak,and the lump is hard ,getting bigger and seems to be moving up. Should i consult a gp | Hello, can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Could having unprotected sex followed by intake of emergency pill within 72 hours prevent pregnancy?
pregnancy helloi had unprotected sex on wednessday bt did not take an emergency contraceptive pill because da due date fr my periods was saturday(today) but den when i did not get my periods today i got scared and took... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern look no method is hundred per cent give you protection against the pregnancy, even after taking the pill within 72 hours chances would be there for pregnancy, because this agent disturb the hormone but may not prevent the fertilization of ovum for sure, hope thi... | |
What causes excessive foul smell during the bowel movement in an infant?
What would cause our 18 month old grandchild start having really stinky diapers??? He got sent home from daycare this morning for couple dirty diapers and threw up 2x????? my daughter said when she got him home, and changed him, diaper was real f... | Hello, It is most probably stomach infection. You need to get the child examined by a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Deepak Patel | |
Suffering with renal stones, blood in stools, constipation, advised staple operation. On blood thinners post stents, BP medicines. Safe?
male,71,cardiac stent 2009,b/p 125/80 pulse 85,hb1ac 5.50to 6.30, very small kidney stone(One each)in both kidney,3-4 degree piles,sometimes blood in stools .no pain., constipation.S... | blood could be due to bleeding piles while straining,take stool softeners.if no relief go ahead with operation | |
What can a arm lump with weakness and discomfort be?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I'm 28 5'8" 135pds nothing wrong medical wise but cancer runs in both sides of immediate family. My left arms has been aching for a couple of days and today in the shower I felt a lump o... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. Or you may have some other mass. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact d... | |
What is the seed like thing on the shaft of the penis?
Hi. I have a thing on the shaft of my penis. It looks a bit like a sesame seed and it's been there forever, it looks like its starting to come out but I dont want to touch it. Theres 3 of them I think, all in the same spot. The top of it is like a brownish color a... | Hello, As per your history, it may be due to smegma. As it's asymptomatic so no need of any active management. In case of bleeding you may require laser surgical treatment after consultation. Maintain proper hygiene. Avoid harsh cosmetic products. Use plain water for washing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me kno... | |
How can Adenoid sarcoma be detected through scan?
A close friend of mine took her son(24yrs) in today to have what the doctors thought might be a cyst removed from right behind the jaw (bt the jaw and bottom of his ear lobe). before they removed it they took a biopsy and it came back as cancer and they diagnosed him w... | Yes it is poorly responsive to radio and chemotherapy. Scan is just to see the extent of disease.if not widly extensive then surgery might help. | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Stopped birth control pills. Prescribed primolut. Ultrasound doesnot show fetus. Is this pregnancy?
hi i am married last may i stopped my pills last june 3. and i went to gynecology for check up and for the ultasound last june 14 and the doctor said there is no babu inmy uterus .so the doctor prescribed primolut nor 5... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If the ultreasound scan is not showing any baby then you can get a serum beta HCG evaluation done to rule out the pregnancy. If the periods still do not come then other causes of hormonal imbalance and anaemia needs to be ruled out. I hope this information has been both informative and ... | |
Why do I swallow food after a tooth extraction?
Hi, I had two teeth pulled last week. Since then everytime I try to eat solid foods, I go to swallow and its almost like I cant physically swallow what Im eating. It gets stuck and blocks my airway and obviously it causes me to panic. Do you think it could be related to ... | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. No it does not looks to be associated with extraction of socket. You should consult a good ENT specialist for it.Or it can also be possible that your medications which you might have taken for the infection are creating problem, as the pain killers cause, severe ac... | |
What are the symptoms of hernia?
I thought I had a hernia due to pain in my lower stomach and testicles when I would urinate or strain at all. Now I've been getting nose bleeds. Can these symtoms be connected. Can a hernia cause nose bleeds somehow? I went for an std test and immediatly after having my penis swabed I ... | Hi.Hernia can not cause nose bleed, Hypertension can. You must be in a stress. The pain in the lower abdomen and the testicle can be due to hernia, nerves getting stretched. Get a confirmed diagnosis and get operated if you have a Hernia. | |
Pregnant. Have burning sensation and pain in kidney area, have kidney stones, UTI. Done US. Is there a bladder issue?
I am 31 weeks pregnant & was recently in the er due to extreme kidney pain & burning. They did an ultrasound but didn't see anything but still believed it to be a kidney stone. The pain continued for 5... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Stone ( calculus ) anywhere in urinary tract system develops pain in all area belonging to urinary system i.e. back , abdomen, groin above pubis, urethra ( labia in female & testis in male) and burning sensation after urination. In your case it might happen that stone di... | |
What is treatment for lump on neck which looks like ingrown hair?
Hi. I have an ingrowing hair on my kneck and have done for the last 6 months. I have a fairly solid lump that is very irritating and occasionally swells up. I can t see the hair under the skin and have no idea how to get rid of it. Can you suggest any t... | not to worry much as this is benign condition like infected sebaceous cyst or a parafollicular abscess!just do follow the hair's direction while shaving and if possible squeeze the pus out / remove the hair!all the best! | |
Can Zolpidem Tartrate be taken for high heart rate?
hello, I am a male, 67 yrs old, with a heart condition (had a stent in 2006). I am also a type 2 diabetic. I have had periodic episodes of afib over the past 2 yrs. tonight I had excess sugar (brownies)and a couple of beers. I awoke an hour ago, checked my heart rate... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that Zolpidem is not contraindicated in your conditions, but it may mask your symptoms. If you are experiencing a high heart rate, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, an ECG and some blood l... | |
Suggest opinion on anti rabies vaccination due to dog bite
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Dear sir, One of my friends son has been bitten by a dog 3 days ago. The Dog has died after 2 days and the parents have got their son injected today by the reqyuisite medicines, K... | Hello there,Since the dog has died the patient(your friend's son) has to be treated on an emergency basis.He has to be given anti rabies immunoglobulin now which will be injected and protect him in the short term from the dog bite.He also has to be given rabipur vaccinations which will build his immunity against the do... | |
What causes frank blood in semen after atrial fib?
I am a 76 year old male, status post triple bypass 1998, more recently had an episode of atrial fib and put on coumadin. The last two times we have engaged in sexuual relations, i've had a fairly large amount of frank blood mixed with the semen. any cause for concer... | Hi Frank. Thanks for the detailed history. Bleeding is due to the Coumadin most likely. I would advice you to consult your Doctor to get your PT and INR tested and decrease the dose of your Coumadins. They decrease the clotting ability of the blood leading to such bleeding episodes. So it is safer to monitor its effect... | |
What could cause throbbing left shoulder pain?
I have throbbing pain in my left shoulder and sometimes it travels all the way to my fingers where I experience a tingling sensation. It s not really bad but more annoying. I do physical work for a living but doesn t bother me anymore when using my shoulder to do tasks. J... | Hi, As what I see with your complaint that the pain is kind of Radiating in nature from the shoulder up to the fingers down. There might be two possibilities based on your physical job. Either it might be having a cervical disc nerve entrapment and other can be a ulnar neuritis. Now based on which finger is involved we... | |
What is the cause and treatment for UTI?
Hi my 13 year old daughter in the past has had multiple UTI s and today woke up with a high fever and said that when she urinates there is a very strong smell and it is starting to hurt. She also said the colour looks like weak tea. Should I be worried? | hello. I have understood your query. she is having tea colored urine which might be blood in urine. please consult a doctor and get urine tested. | |
What causes abrupt appearance of lump on forearm?
Suddenly this lump appeared on my forearm. It is about the size of an egg. I am 89 years old and previously was cleaning spilled drink from the refrigerator. The lump is un comfortable and I am tired and ready to go to bed. What is this and is it alright for me to go t... | sudden appearance of lump is a thing to worry about much as this could be an abscess or bursa but it could be a lymph node also! you should go for an FNAC test for confirmationall the best! | |
What causes an itchy soft lump at the base of my skull?
Hello, I have developed a lump at the base of my skull. It seems to go from about the center of my neck, across the base of my skull, over behind my right ear just behind where the earpiece of my glasses. It is itchty, yet very sensitive to the touch (more so in ... | HI,Welcome to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,you seems to suffer from-Acute Lymphadenitis at base of skull and behind the right ear and is mostly due to Acute mastoiditis with Mastoid Abscess with vestibulitis causing the dizziness with vomitting with lot of sweating. As though itchy,the soft lump at the base o... | |
Suggest treatment for fast heartbeat in a child
my child is 5 year old, he has a problem of fast heart beat some time, i have consult the doctor, he told to do x-ray, ecg and complete haemogram of my child. I X-ray, the comment was below Prominent bronchovascular marking seen in both lung fields inhomogeneous opacties... | Hi,When did the problem start? What was the heart rate reordered? Is it consistently high or only episodic? Any symptoms like exercise intolerance (while running/playing), dyspnea? Is he on any regular drugs?Common causes of consistently increased heart rate in children are anemia, drugs like thyroxine or sympathomimet... | |
Could the fluctuations in heart beat and mood swings be due to stress?
I am 22 years old boy, recently i had been working under a little stress. For a little long time, i am having random problem of uneasiness and mood swing. I am feeling really cold, even if its hot here and shivering, my heart pulse fluctuates and s... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First of all, due to stress, our heart beat rate and blood pressure rate varies. When we take rest it comes to normal. But when we become anxious about the heart beat, pulse, BP etc, they rise whenever we think about them. In o... | |
Is it bad to take aspirin with a heart murmur?
I want to know if it is bad to take aspirin with a heart murmur. My husband who is 46 years old was born with a heart murmur and he started taking aspirin about a year ago for blood clots/vericous veins in his legs to make them shrink per advice from a doctor at our local... | Hi, aspirin is good for heart if taken appropriately.in your case it seems right as ur husband seems suffering from incompetent veins.so aspirin will in turn help. the palpitations and other complains as told by you may be related to other things in heart. the local doctor has done appropriate treatment at his level. b... | |
How to treat broken shoulder?
Hi my name is sandra a couple weeksago I fliped a very heavy coffietable over and when I was12 I broke my arm im 44 know , I thonk it rebroke and I hurt my shoulder too im tuffing the pain out but my arm is swelling and the pain is traveling to my collarbone if not treated whats the worst... | Hi, As with the history, I don't think this will be a broken shoulder bone again. This might be now a soft tissue injury like the glenoidal labrum or the Rotator cuff injury. Due to both of the mentioned injuries there is possibility of having a swelling of the arm and pain in collar bone. Taking up a orthopedist opini... | |
Sores spreading all over the mouth from cheek to tongue and lips. What treatment should be taken?
Hi -- I have been living with some small mouth sores for about the last month. I have had canker sores since I was a teenager but they usually go away within a few days. This last outbreak has lasted a long time and they ... | hi, i read your problem,i will suggest you please go to an oral surgeon as soon as possible,and go for complete examination done including biopsy,if needed.and please follow all the given instructions properly.nothing to get worried.take care. Dr.Gunjan Gupta | |
Is pain around a DVT surgery spot on the calf a symptom of blood clots?
I had a dvt in my calf and behind my knee last July following childbirth and back surgery. I have been on warfarin for 6 months, fragmin when my inr was low. I finished all meds last week and am now having pain in the areas where the clots were. C... | Hi, The pain in the areas of clots is a worrisome finding. This can be related to clots or muscle spasms. It is best to consult your physician for an examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Suggest treatment for enlarged liver & dizziness in alcoholics
Hi, My husband is an alcoholic, and was seen in the ER last week because of dizziness. His blood work showed enlarged liver, pancreas and bone marrow not functioning properly. The Dr. said if he didn't stop drinking, he could possibly be dead in 3 months. ... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here your all symptoms direct or indirectly because of alcohol....Here heart failure should be ruled out.....It can lead dizziness......So for that ECG or echo need to be done to rule out cardiac cause....You might have cirrhosis and portal hypertension as you are chronic drinker...It can... | |
What is the right time in periods cycle for intercourse to get pregnant ?
Can you suggest me which is the right time for intercourse from period cycle to get pregnent ? | hi welcome to health care magic.see if you have regular cycle then 14 to 19th day of your cycle is most fertile day.if intercourse occur at that time chances of pregnancy more. thanks dr.dhara dhara.shah84@yahoo.in | |
Painful lump under skin after bitten by ferret. Is it just tissue repairing?
Hi I was bitten by a ferret about 3 weeks or so ago. His tooth hooked under the skin and it took a while for me to be able to remove him by pushing a towel into his mouth after all else failed. Although it has pretty much healed, I now have a... | I hope you have taken the antibiotics treatment beforehand. If not take one course. It may be an infection although it is 3 weeks.Just healing - should have no pain / tenderness after 3 weeks - whatever the injury be. | |
How can jealousy be treated?
Hey Doctor, I have a problem with my early childhood that I can t see any one happy. I got jealous even seeing someone smile. I can t tolerate any one happiness. I simply want that I am only one on earth happy. Whenever I find someone happy, I make all my efforts to destroy him/her. Please... | in my opinion u would benefit from doing social serviceto help downtrodden spending time at the orphanage in stead of looking up towards extremely rich people , do look at the poor , sick patients | |
What causes elevated blood pressure along with anxiety disorder?
sure ty for listening I have several disorders and I am experiencing bad panic or anxiety attacks recently. due to my experiences these attacks are usually short and controllable. But now they are causing physical symptoms of elevated bp and heart rate, ... | are you taking medicine for your panic attacks? your physical symptoms ,memory problems are due to anxiety and panic . you need to tell your pcp that anxiety and panic symptoms are difficult to control on their own now and you are having memory problems due to it. hence you need specialist care and therapy or medicine... | |
What causes elevated liver enzymes and body itching?
13 years ago sgot 900 sgpt 1200,32 wk pregnant twins. delivered baby boy & Girl. Also had severe pre-eclampsia. I know when there elevated because I iched. No one believe's me when I tell them, even though they had the test results to prove it. Then the doctor to... | Hi welcome to the health care magic Your liver enzymes were elevated during pregnancy time to more than 900 that suggestive towards hepatocellular injury... Pregnancy induced hypertension history that is pre eclampsia history was positive... So PIH can lead elevated liver enzymes by hepatocytes injury and in its severe... | |
How to get rid of hydrocele?
Nephew has Hydrocele, extremely painful, size of a canteloupe or smaller watermelon, hangs to knees. Told tissue in scrotum is acting like a sponge and cannot be drained or aspirated. Cannot do surgery or nephew could bleed to death. Platelets are low. Told 5-15-14 nothing could be done, l... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has hydrocele. Treatment of choice is surgery. He should go for surgery for hydrocele. If he has low platelet count then search for the cause. It can be due to viral infection, low production or ITP. He should take treatment for platelet... | |
Can being positive for hla-b27 cause severe SI joint pain ?
so i have been going threw this for a year now and i cant seem to find answer. so here are my symstoms are my si joint is killing me and gets better with movement but if i push it to much i end up not being able to move without awful pain. i have been tested ... | Hi, Positive HLA B27 means you are having aankylosing spondylitis and in ankylosing spondylitis there is involvement of SI joint as well as your spine.in ankylosing spondylitis the movement of the spine becomes painful and movements of the SI joint also becomes painful. This is genetic disease and has no permanent cure... | |
What causes bleeding in liver tumors?
My daughter had a liver bleed this weekend. Lost a pint of blood, blood pressure dropped. Dr. did a angiogram and found that she has several tumors on the liver. The stopped the bleeding of the tum.or that erupted. What causes this? Drs. scheduled another mri because there was so ... | hi.the tumor or any tumor itself has neovascularization which could rupture and can cause tumor bleed. liver is also an organ with good vascular supply hence, major blood loss could be encountered on a situation like that.hope this helps.good day!~dr.kaye | |
What causes dry mouth while sleeping?
I have been experiencing complete dryness in my mouth when sleeping. I wake up every two hours and there is no saliva in my mouth. I have recently stopped eating sugar and breads, trying to lose some wight. I am generally healthy at 62, with mild COPD diagnosis. I am on an Incruse... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It looks like you have severe dry mouth or Xerostomia. It can occur due to causes like: -Severe dehydration -Side effects of medicines if you take any-Salivary gland dysfunction-Nerve damage supplying salivary glands-Oral infec... | |
Can chlortalid and lisinopril be taken together for raised blood pressure?
My husband has developed high blood pressure in the past 6 weeks. He hurt his hip back in early Dec and everytime he went in his blood pressure was up. His Dr. put him on chlorthalid 25 mg 1/day. Last week he had him start taking 2/day. Yesterd... | Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM.Chlortalid is a water pill. Lisinopril will dilate your blood vessels.Both the medicine(combination therapy) are used to treat your blood pressure to the target levels.These class of drugs are endorsed by the guidelines and are safe.They have to be taken to prevent the ill effects of raise... | |
Does shrinking gums indicate oral cancer?
I have6 dental implants 3 upper and 3 lower .My lower gum line has receded so much that my denture does not fasten to the implants and just floats. I need a denture adhesive just to keep it from falling out. Are shrinking gums a symptom of oral cancer? | Thanks for using Health care Magic.Read your query.Shrinking gums or receding gums as in your are not a sign of cancer.Yes,When a tooth is replaced with an implant, receding of the gums is a major concern. This leaves areas of root exposed and can be painful for the patient.Bone loss around the tooth will cause the rec... | |
Can i get pregnant while undergoing a menopause?
Dear Sir, I was born in 1973. On 1/6/2008 I had Hodgkin classic. I was treated by chemotherapy for six months (protocol ABVD) which ended in December 2009. I recovered completely. The results of my blood tests came in the following form: 6/5/2009 Ultra tsh ... | Hi, I think you have achieved menopause and in this ovaries stop functioning. Only way b6 which you can get pregnant is through IVF with donor eggs. | |
What does painless bump on forehead indicate?
Hi I just noticed I have a bean sized bump on the right side of my forehead near my temple. It showed up (or I noticed it) an hour ago. I have been having minor dizzy spells these past 2 weeks but I thought it had to do with my recent menstral cycle. I feel slightly light ... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Please visit emergency department for your dizziness if it has not subsided and is persisting and not related to menstrual cycle. Your lump may/may not be related to this. Since you are telling it as pulsatile it may be of vascular origin and inturn may be connected to your ... | |
What causes severe abdominal pain?
I am 19 years old and have been having severe abdominal pain over the past 4 months. I have had tests done and the cause cannot be found. I am due to have a CT scan in a week but have started to bleed when I use the toilet. My pelvis is also in pain. Thanks :) | you are possibly suffering from some large intestinal / rectal disorder.it could be some acute on chronic inflammation(diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease etc) or a rectal polyp that has been inflamed and ulcerated!Colonoscopy can detect the disease more precisely!all the best! | |
Suggest remedy for loose motions
baby age 11 months,weight 9 she is continously suffering from motions past one weak recently mother feeding was stopped one month back and feeding heritage milk.....previously when she is six months baby she suffered same problem she is keep on facing the problem conti.........solution... | Hi...It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the... | |
What does lump in back of throat indicate?
My daughter has a lump in the back of her throat by her tonsils. She says there is a stabbing like pain (not severe) but it's here. What does this indicate? Should I wait a couple of days before taking her to the Doctor? She just got over strep about 2 weeks ago | Hi.You should show this to an ENT Surgeon for a proper clinical diagnosis. In throat problems a direct visualization is a must.This can be a part of the granular pharyngitis; but the granules usually do not grow so much . please do not waste time- show to the ENT ASAP. | |
Suicidal thoughts, starting with anger, wanting to shoot followed by numb feeling settles with cuts on the body. What treatment is advisable?
My boyfriend is having problems that wont go away. He said it starts with anger , like pure rage, and then i feel like i want to just put a gun to my head and pull the trigger. ... | hi..it may be impulse-control disorder or something like personality trait..so please visit a psychiatrist..also an EEG is to be done..this disorder will remain in control by pills as-well-as some positive counseling..so have a healthy life | |
Suggest treatment for cough and fever in an toddler
My 2 years & 8 months old son is suffering from cough and fever since yesterday afternoon. I have already given him P250. It works for at least Six hours. But today morning he vomited the medicine as well. What to do. Immediet reply solicited. XXXX | Hello, It may be due to viral fever. For fever you can give syrup Acetaminophen and cough syrup after pediatrician consultation. You can give nebulization. Watch for symptoms like high grade fever and breathing difficulty; he may require urgent care then. Keep him warm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I... | |
Could the outbreak of caner sores be due to an allergy to Pistachios?
I get canker sores a lot and I've been trying to figure out why. I love Pistachios and noticed that the last couple of times I've eaten them, I end up with severe canker sores. I eat other nuts and have never had a reaction. Could I be allergic ... | Hi, it shows that you are allergic to pitachios , but are you sure that you are not allergic to other tree nuts like almond or cashew, peanut and ground nut are not tree nuts. even this is possible as some people are allergic to some specific nuts protein and least to others. but it can be diagnosed by patch test and i... | |
Q. My one month old baby is bleeding from the eyes. Is this normal?
Hello doctor, I wanted to know is it normal for a newborn to have eye bleeding. He is almost one month old. I was surprised that his tears are blood. Should I worry or is that just normal? | Hello. Such bleeding is not normal. The causes of such an occurrence are varied. A few common causes include a blood clot, a tear in the tear duct, infections like conjunctivitis, and sometimes a cut in the conjunctival lining can also cause this. The best thing, for now, would be not to rub or wipe your baby's eye ver... | |
Is there any way to reduce creatinine level without going for dialysis and transplantation?
hi, my husband is having Serun creatinine level as 8.1 now and Urea as 133 reat sodium ,potasium,phosphorous , uric acid are in the Range only he is taking Blood pressure tablet,uric acid tablet and bcomplex one is there any wa... | HiThanks for your query.Kidney diseases are of two types: Acute and chronic. While chronic disease is irreversible; acute kidney diseases may get better with time.With the information provided it is difficult to ascertain what kind of disease your husband is suffering from.At this point he most probably needs dialysis.... | |
Suggest remedy for cerebral palsy with history of multiple back and neck surgeries
I have cerebral palsy and I just turned 65 years young. Do you have any advise for me? I was born in 1949 in Brooklyn, N.Y. And the Dr. s never thought I would live this long, I did. I have had many back and neck surgeries and I don t k... | WOW! Impressive! Congratulations. That's great to hear. Forget the doctors....what do they know...I NEVER EVER give predictions when it comes to how long someone is going to live or die unless it has literally happened! They are wrong 99% of the time. So maybe it's not a bad idea for a doctor to diagnose you as o... | |
Q. When will my penile infection recover?
Hello doctor,I am a male, 33 years old, height is 164 cm, weight is 56 kg. I am suffering from infection (red patches and irritation) on glans and shaft of the penis since 18 to 20 days. No pain and burning sensation while urinating. When I clean the glans and shaft using soft... | Hi. I saw the clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I see a large erosion on the glans (tip of the penis). I can list a few possibilities like herpes, candidal balanoposthitis, Zoon's balanitis, erythroplasia of Queyrat. Is this for two weeks only? Did it start as blisters or water-filled ... | |
Is mastoiditis harmful while treatment is delayed?
I am a 43 year-old adult female who has just been diagnosed with Mastoiditis. My doctor is not currently treating it as she has referred me to the ENT clinic on an air force base. My appointment has been scheduled for August 5th. Should I be concerned about waiting... | Hello and thank you for your question.Yes you should be concerned. Mastoiditis must be treated with antibiotics immediately. If not it can cause very serious infections in the brain. Please make sure you get on an antibiotic for the mastoiditis immediately. | |
Will symptoms of Hemochromatosis improve if iron levels are normal?
Hello Dr., I am a 39 yr old male. I've been suffering with symptoms of Hemochromatosis since 2004. I was not diagnosed until Aug 2011. The symptoms have gotten to the point I can only work 4-6 hrs a day. During those hours I'm not really productive du... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Iron, once deposited cannot be removed from tissues.2. Iron levels should be brought to normal to avoid further damage.3. Phlebotomy, chelating agents or apheresis is very helpful in reducing iron levels. Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to h... | |
Suggest treatment for jaundice
Hi Dr, My Brother suffering from jaundice for past two weeks. He had taken Ayurveda medicine two times from kerala.(weekly once). But even after taking medicine two times still there is no improvement in his health. His eyes looking yellow compared to before. He is not feeling hungry pas... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I canWell, jaundice is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on exact cause.Jaundice is usually sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes ... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
How many days do I need to wait to get a kidney removed?
How many days do I need to wait to get a kidney removed asap. I am very good condition right now. I have been told by a specialist it will need to be done. He is going on holidays..... Oncology is doing their last test for bone density Monday. Tumour is local to... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can wait for few days and nothing will happen in that time period. Tumor won’t spread to other sites in short span of time. However, do not wait for long periods, like months, as it can cause complications and distant spr... | |
What causes mosquito bites like rashes on skin?
Hello, I hope you can help my concern. My 5 year old son has been having random skin symptoms that seem to occur every couple months. He is currently having them now and I am wondering if I need to take him to an allergist to be tested. The last time before this I took h... | Hi... i have just gone through your query in detail. I have two possibilities to suggest - 1. First and foremost is what your pediatrician is suggesting - Insect bite allergy.2. Epidermolysis Bullosa as you are telling that they scab while healing and it is recurrent.I suggest you consult a pediatric dermatologist and ... | |
Suggest treatment for severe headache and typhoid fever
Hi, I am a female, 25, living in Mumbai, India. I have been having severe headaches since past 3-4 days. I got the WIDAL test done for typhoid, and it showed a value of 1.4, which confirmed I got typhoid. I got a temperature of 100+. The doctor has prescribed mah... | Hi,During the first week of fever, typhoid can be confirmed only by 'blood culture' and not by 'Widal' - which should be used to diagnose typhoid only from the 8th day of the fever. Also, Widal is a test known to give false positive results also.I recommend that you get a blood culture done for yourself. It will take a... | |
Is the sudden dizziness due to drop in sugar level?
Today I went fishing. I have not seen a doctor or anything yet, and I am worried. I was down on cements in the beaming sunlight upper 90 degrees, then I felt dizzy. I fell, and got up off the ground after a few minutes and made my way back to my truck. I felt better ... | HiThere are various reasons for dizziness and one of the common cause is heat stroke. As you said you went to fishing and was exposed high sunlight, it may be one of the possible causeTo briefly tell you, heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesse... | |
Experiencing delay in periods after the intake of birth control pill
hi i am 23, and i came off my pill about 6 month ago after 3 months i started my period and was normal for 2 cycles then on my 3 month i started my period was only on it for 2 days then finnished for 2 days then back on it again for 2 weeks and then ... | oral contraceptive have a lot of side effects...its always better to use alternatives....after pill use,its very common to have irregular periods for abouts 4 to 8 periods...normaly gets regularise after that.just wait. | |
What causes a high ESR and TLC?
Hi, My niece who is 20 has an ESR of 140. The reason for her to go to doctor was a persistant allergic type of cough. Her chest x ray ia normal. Her TLC is also high abt 16000. Now they r going to do many further tests. My sister is very upset. Can it be due to the cough or some other ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your niece 's situation and problem. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is marker of inflammation. So high ESR suggest presence of inflammation. TLC (total leukocyte count) is raised in infection, mostly bacterial infection. So possibility of bacterial i... | |
How should the hand blister caused by a dog bite be treated?
we have a shelty dog in our home who bit our 22 month old son on the hand, it was not deep, just scratched the skin. Our dog stays in the house most days when he is out, he is in a fenced in yard in a community developement. He has not been updated his shots... | give on tetanus toxid injection along with antibiotics ointment over the wound.. give acelofenac and paracetamol syrup for pain and fever. | |
Did laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Tubes blocked. Is IVF the only option?
hi, i m a lady aged 28 yrs, yesterday i go for an laparoscopy and hysteroscopy . Dr told me that i won t be able to conceive the only way for me to have a baby is through ivf cause my tubes are closed and there is nothing that he can do about it.... | Hello, As tubal blockage has been confirmed on laparoscopy, it is bilateral and if operative procedure tried to open the tubes have not succeded, then as your doctor has suggested correctly, IVF is the only option for you to conceive. As you are 28 years old, if there is no other factor for infertility, if husband's se... | |
What are the precautions to be taken for seizures after having a surgery for Meningioma?
My wife had a generalised seizure few weeks back and it was diagnosed with meningioma. She got operated successfully. The meningioma was grade 1. Now Doctor has advised livipil for 1-2 year. Kindly let me know how the doses will b... | Hi, seizures after meningioma surgery can be due to brain handling .when there is damage to the brain (from the surgery or the original tumor) the brain will always try and repair itself. This is where the seizures come from, the brain is mis-firing and not repairing properly. These seizures will probably never go away... | |
Is paper ingestion during a pregnancy harmful?
I am pregnant and craving paper - and eating it. A few sheets of notebook paper a day. I m sure the ink isn t good, but I m wondering if there is any real harm to it? I know that I m anemic and it s most likely Pica, and I am being treated for anemia. But I m wondering ho... | Hallow Dear,Eating the paper per se is not harmful to you neither for your baby. However, it all depends up on which paper you are eating. Any newspaper, postal envelops, advertisement bills, etc. are handled by many people, are lying at any place and hence are not hygienic to eat. Moreover as you have mentioned, som... | |
Q. What are the chances of getting HIV after protected sex?
Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I had protected sex with a sex worker a month back. I used one condom, she gave oral sex and post that had vaginal sex for 5 minutes. Once I finished off, I went to the bathroom and got cleaned off. I could not see any tear... | Hi. The chances of transmission of HIV with given description is almost nil. The HIV test is likely to be negative. If the test is negative, it is almost conclusive provided there is no further risk exposure. The chance of test result coming positive later is almost nil. You can go for HIV antibodies tests after 3 mont... | |
What is the swelling and numbness in toes after a Total knee replacement?
yes I had a total hip replacement 1 wk ago and my leg is swollen all the way down to my ankle around ankle looks darken and blue yellow color around it bottom of toes are numb and just below procedure area it feels as through I might be trying t... | here in head line you have told you have under gone for total knee replacement and again in details you have mention it is total hip replacement. so i am giving you idea on general possibility what could have happen.there might be a possibility of infection and vascularity problem after surgery. so that there is swell... | |
Q. I am experiencing bumpy dots after having protected sex. Does this indicate HIV?
Hello doctor,I recently had unprotected sex with a prostitute last month. I had a condom with me for the starting the last five minutes she took off the condom and put my penis into it for about 5 minutes or lesser. For a few days, I h... | Hello. I want to bring some of the recent facts about HIV tests. Studies have shown that the recent tests are highly sensitive and specific and HIV seroconversion (positivity) could be detected within one to two weeks after the onset of illness by the majority of the currently available tests. There are guidelines whic... | |
Having abdominal and back pain with blood in urine. Scans are fine. Reason?
Hi, I am a 36 year old female who has been suffering with abdominal pain , back/flank pain, and blood in urine for years now. The abdominal pain can vary from mild to severe where I am doubled over in pain and the back pain can be just as debi... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. You are suffering with back pain since 10 years, Urine examination is showing blood in the urine. Probably R.B.C. No tests revealed any wrong. The pain appears to be due to stones in the urinary system. May be small stones in pelvis of kidney, uret... |
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