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What causes numbness in left arm with pain in heart? Hi I m 35 years old,couple weeks ago I started with some kind of rash after I ate,then with vaginal infection( its really itchy , burning and painful) now I left arm is kind of sleepy plus I m having pain on my heart. all this really scary. I will like to know what ...
hi dear. i will suggest you to go to an er and get an ecg done. check your tropionin i levels and consult a cardiologist. and for your vaginal infection.. get a gynac consult so that you are taking the the right meds. thank you. please do rate my answer
What causes a closure of the cervix? hi my lmp was april 1 so that would put my due date jan7th. than my first ultrasound said jan 7th as well, but at my 20 week us the doctor says jan 27. than i had to change doctors and they said my due date is jan 6th. and im now 40 weeks and not dialated, and my cervix is closed, ...
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the edd is calculated basing on LMP and first trimester ultrasound.According to your LMP the edd is January 8 th.If you are doubtful about the dates the first trimester ultrasound helps in knowing the edd.The edd given in first trimester ultrasound is confirmatory.So b...
Q. Can Loratadine help treat runny nose in a pregnant woman? Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female and I am pregnant. I have a cough and runny nose for four years. I am taking Loratadine only. Kindly suggest me an antibiotic. I am currently on tablet Loratadine, tablet Aldomet and multivitamins with folic acid, and ...
Hello. It seems you are allergic taking Loratadine. You need to consult with your doctor. If bacterial lung infection is confirmed then you can start antibiotics. Apply Menthol Balm on the chest and shoulders to ease stiffness. Aerosol therapy can help together with multivitamins supplements. For more information consu...
What is the treatment for a lump? I walked into metal fence as it was quite dark it winded me and hurt but i thought nothing of it at first the next day i noticed bruising in my tummy button area and to the left of my tummy button, now one week later i have i lump appeared under my skin it feels tender but may be gett...
Hi,It seems that due to injury on the part there might be having small hematoma producing swelling and tenderness.Apply ice pack for few days.Gradually it will be absorbed.Ok and take care.
Should i take fish and flax seed oil as i have atrial fibrillation? I am a diabetic and have atrial fibrillation. I take heart meds i.e. Carvedilol and blood thinner, Xarelto in addition to other meds. I want to know would I be endangering myself by also taking some supplements such as fish oil, flasseed oil and other...
Hi. There is no harm in taking them. You are already on the right medications. Fish oils etc have it's benefits though if taken alone may not suffice. Continue your allopathic drugs when you take fish oil supplements. Take care.
IS it safe to use nebulizer for a 3 years old with adrenaline and polmicor? Hi, My daughter is almost 3. Out of desperation last night we nebulized her with adrenaline and polmicor referred by a family member with a niece with croup. She is still not herself but showing signs of recovery. Should I just keep dosing her...
Thank you for asking question.See nebulisation is needed in many conditions.First we have to see what conpkaints she got; if its acute laryngotracheobronchitis then adrenaline is indicated.There is no harm of nebulisation as it is directly absobed through lungs.But yes adrenaline should be given under observation.Hope ...
Suggest remedy for problem with left leg while walking Hello Doctor, My father is 71 year old. He has diabetic (152 mg) patient but under control. Past 7 days he said he having problem with left leg while walking...mean could not able give any presser to left leg if they give he is unbalance....last night doctor he ha...
As per your explanation I understand there are two issues. First is left leg imbalance and not able to give weight in it. Second is high blood sugar.For sugar patient it is common when ever there is some thing wring in body along with inflammation the first thing is sugar level goes up. But it can also be normally with...
How does a anti stress drug work? I am having a very stressful situation and I have been given this drug and told to only take half at a time. So I do as instructed. I was just trying to read "someplace" what this drug does...I don't take it often only when I am having anxity and very emotional. It is the anniversar...
Hello sir/mamit's nice to know you are caring towards parents in these modern times.I am surprised you did not mention the drug u are taking, yet asking how it workswell generally prescribed drugs are of benzodiazipine family or selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor family or may be a ayurvedic combinationkindly ret...
Suggest treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx area i have undergone a surgery for Total Laryngectomy + Partial Pharyngectomy with Total Thtroidectomy in which after the removal of disectional parts from neck the biopsy reports of the same is hereunder:- Structures Invaded - Mucosa, Muscle (Cartilage Fre...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have squamous cell carcinoma of larynx. It is in early stage. Surgery was really needed to prevent further spread of disease and save your life. Surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy is the treatment of choice is this case. You...
Suggest remedy for frequent infections in tonsils dear doctor,i have very swollen, red tonsils that are now COVERED in white spots which are now turning yellowish and some grayish-brown. i went to the doctor and they performed the swab and told me it wasnt bacterial so its viral. i know when it comes to viruses your b...
Hello, Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.As a home remedy for tonsillitis, you should do gargles with warm salt water or with chlorhexidine & water in 1:3 dilution. They will not treat the viral infection but prevent super-added bacterial infection. You can also take lozenges available OTC. Also take plenty of w...
Suggest remedy for tingling & pain in fingers Hi I got bit by a spider about a month ago had to go twice a day for Iv antibiotics then put on three pills three times a day for 6 more days the hole closed up but now I feel tingling and sharp pain from the finger that was bit up my right arm could that mean that it got ...
Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tingling & pain in fingers. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve entrapped like ulnar nerve , vitamin B12 deficiency or inadequate blood supply . I would suggest you apply warm compresses on hand and ar...
Fever, redness on cheeks, abdominal pain, constipation. History of heart attack. Ultrasound shows enlarged liver Hi Doctor, Good Morning, My mom is 45 years old, initially she was having fever 2 days back, redness on cheeeks ,eyes moreover she is having abdominal pain also suffering from non-passage of stool from past...
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.She needs more detailed gastroenteroloic work up including endoscopice methods and ct scan. it can be caused by various disorders such as IBD, pancreatic,gallbladder or colon diseases. Enlarged liver is just one of the causes but she needs to verify the exact cause of enla...
What causes small red painless bumps on arms and legs? Hey I have small red painless bumps on my arms and legs. They aren t ichy or anything. I have had it for 6 years. They don t cause any problems but they seem to be slowly spreading in the course of the years. Any ideas on the cause or how I can stop it or remove i...
Hello. you seem to be having keratosis pilaris, also called 'chicken skin disease'. It's a very common, non-serious problem, and runs in families. The best way to get rid of them is exfoliating well with a store bought scrub, or even granules of sugar rubbed into the soap lather will do. It makes a visible difference a...
Is taking fish oil capsule late the night before the VAP test advisable? Hi. I am scheduled to have a VAP test done tomorrow morning. I usually take a fish oil capsule and 30mg of remeron the night before, around 11PM. I have my test tomorrow at 8:30AM. Can I take these around 11PM the night before my blood test, or w...
HiVAP test for cholesterol levels can be taken after using both the drugs you have mentioned above.These drugs are less likely to affect your blood levels.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
What causes pain in chest while deep breathing? it hard for me to breath through my nose.When I breath in deeply my chest hurts.if i bend down I can feel a pain in my throat and my chest.if I take a pain pill I feel nothing. I can tell when its time to take another one cause it start to hurt. if lay on my right side I...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Chest pain on breathing is mostly due to pleurisy. Pleurisy means inflammation of pleura. This can be due to any of the following common causes. 1. Pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Pleural effusion 4. Pulmonary contusions etc. So b...
Shooting pains from appendix area, painful while doing squat. Reason for pain? im 17 im a male and i get bad shooting pains coming from my appendix area this im not so worried about but i train at gym regularly and when i do squats it feels like a vein or something to do with that same shooting pain is going to burst ...
it is acute appendicitisyou need to get ultrasound and seek consultation as it can burst causing complicationsyou can use antibiotics and antispasmodics to subside symptomps but it can be serious
What causes sudden drop in temperature and sweating? Hello doctor, My 4yo daughter just got over having temps in the 102 and 103 range for the last 3 days and last night her temp broke. Now her temp is barely reaching 96. Right now its 95.3 and she seems to be clamy and almost sweating. What should I do?
Hi.... right now you need not do anything. Sometimes when the child is recovering from high degree of viral fever this can occur. But if she is losing her consciousness, her urine output has drastically decreased and she is very agitated, I suggest you take her to the nearest Emergency Room. Otherwise you need not worr...
What causes sore spot on ankle and pain back of leg? Four days ago I noticed a sore spot above my right ankle. Now sight of trauma. Some swelling. Not bruised, not itchy, no foot pain or bone pain. Next day back of calf ached, considerable more swelling but still no change in skin color. Now, pain on back of leg from ...
Hello, It could be a sprain. As a first-line management take bed rest and immobilize the foot for a few days. Ice packs can be applied for faster recovery. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, ...
Q. My flu symptoms seem to be getting worse. What should I do to feel better? Hello doctor, I became sick yesterday and it just seems to be getting worse, I can barely stay awake. I have flu symptoms: severe aches in muscles and joints, pain and tiredness around the eyes, weakness or extreme fatigue, warm, flushed ski...
Hello. I can well realize you are worried about your health. This is a flu season actually and winter started out of nowhere this time. This kind of sudden change in weather leads to more flu cases than a cold weather that kicks in gradually. People are not acclimatized yet, that is why it is highly suggested to obser...
Severe pain and swelling in hernia area. History of undergoing hernia operation, heart problem and diabetic. Advice my hiranya operated 10 years back. but after 2 years it started gettung pain and some times swelling. and now adays sometimes sevear pain started. Iam using a hiranya beltalso. still some times sevear...
HiPain and swelling in the operated site of hernia can be recurrence of hernia.If the content like omentum or intestine is blocked in hernial sac,you may experience pain.If your doctor has confirmed hernia again,then there is no alternative to surgery.Medicines have no role to play in hernia.Though you are heart patien...
What causes tightness in ribs and chest when running? Hi,I am 19 years old and a competitive swimmer in a D1 university. About 3 months ago is started to develop below symptoms.Tightness around and under sternumStarted during high intensity work outs and weights in seasonDiscomfort when fully exhalingTightness in ribs...
Respected Matthew, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Your symptoms are solely in relation with Pulmonary function capacity.*Strongly recommend to get Complete Haemogram and Pulmonary Function Test done. Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing you fa...
What makes a person delusional? My 42 year old son has become delusional in the past few days. He is an alcholic but this is different. He claims he has been talking with God and God is making him do things ie posting crazy things on social media. I am afraid of what he might do to himself or others. Can I have him co...
Hi.I understand your concern. Delusional disorder has many types. In your query it is like delusion of control but require detail evaluation of its content of thought. Alcohol also can lead to psychotic illness in which delusion is prominent. But require diffential diagnosis other then alcohol induce. Cut down of dail...
I am getting brown urine and black particles in it. Do i need medical attention ? What does it mean if I see black particles when I pee and my urine is brown?
Thanks for the query. In my practice i have not come across such a history. I am thinking they are casts vs sediments, in either case get yourself a urine routine and usg abdomen and pelvis done. Meet a gen physician with the results. Have a healthy living.
What causes enlarged left atria in pregnancy? I have a friend that is pregnant, and has an enlarged left atria. she looks pale all the time and there is a little bluing around the lips. her doctor has not referred her and I am worried. should I be. she had a test done today and it said that she has a short p-r as well...
hi I understand your concern.as per the symptomatology it appears that your friend might be suffering from some heart disease which needs to be investigated.as per my opinion she need to consult a cardiologist and get a ECHO screening done .then only some conclusive diagnosis can be made.as such heat diseases worsen in...
Semen analysis done showing volume, count, motility, dead, sluggish, liquefaction time of sperm. Treatment for infertility? Hi doctor,I am 31 yrs,married ,I have gone through a semen analysis last week,following is the clinical result-Volume-3ml, Viscosity-High, PH- Alkaline, Count-92million, Morphology-Normal-70%,Abn...
Hi Deepak, You can definitely become a father. I do not see a reason as to why you cannot become a father. Your semen analysis reports are normal. I do not think you need any kind of treatment. A normal morphology of 70% and a count of 92 million is more than enough for you to father a child. All the best. Regards,
What causes discomfort in neck of a child? My 4 yr old nephew was crying so much because he was really angry and after a while he turned pale and almost fainted. But before that, he got a little confused and while he was crying he just started laughing out of no where. He also started complaining that he had discomfor...
Welcome to Hcm,This episode sounds yo me like a breath holding spell which is common in this age. How ever, similar presentation can happen in children with heart problem. So if such episodes occur further, I would have wanted a cardiologist evaluation. Neck pain can be a very non specific symptom which may or may not ...
Q. When I take Cyclopam, I feel chest pain and palpitations. Why? Hi doctor, I feel chest pain and palpitations when I take tablet Cyclopam? Is tablet Cyclopam dangerous for me?
Hi. Cyclopam (Dicyclomine) is the drug that blocks muscarinic receptors in the intestine thus relieves the abdominal colic pain. At the same time, it also blocks muscarinic receptors that are presented in the heart, brain, salivary gland, etc., that are considered as side effects. So, a person may get heart palpitation...
Need advice on wisdom tooth removal. if i have upper wisdom tooth extracted because of pulp issues, what will be the consequence. Will the lower wisdom tooth surge and will i have to have that extracted too - in time? If the dentist says a root canal is possible on that wisdom tooth, is it a better option? Pros and Co...
Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Wisdom teeth is usually considered less functional as compared to other molars. Rather in most people, the wisdom tooth either does not errupt or errupt incompletely and usually is removed.If your wisdom tooth is fully erupted and alligned, and if dentist suggest that a...
How to lower blood pressure during pregnancy? i am 8 months pregnant and my blood pressure has been slightly high but my pulse rate is what the doctor is monitoring i had an ecg which was ok waiting for a cardiologist appointment for the 24 hour tape if my pulse rate is constantly high what does this mean is there any...
Hi, I can understand your concerns about increased increased BP during pregnancy. As you are 8 months out and only 1 month to go, so I advise you not to worry too much. Increased blood pressure in pregnancy can lead to various complications, but it probably will not be in your case. You are being monitored for c...
What causes palpitations when diagnosed with elevated troponin levels? I have been discharged from hospital after three days. I went in with severe and irregular palpitations which went on for approx 12 hours. I was told my troponin level was 280 and went to cardiac ward. A second reading some hours later was 302. I w...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that tropnin levels increases during any myocardial injury, Heart Failure, pulmonanry embolism or last stage rena...
What causes sharp pain in foot with frequent headaches and eyes sensitive to light? I am always tired but I seem to sleep through the night. I am a 14 year old girl. I weigh about 155 lbs. I wear a size HH bra. All of my joints pop in and out of place and they always hurt. I am always aching. Especially my hips, lower...
HiYou must ask your mom to take you to a rheumatologist for consultation.multiple joint pains and irritability to light in eyes may have to be considered for evaluation for any juvenile arthritis (it should rule out JRA)..Anyway, even if some symptoms are there they are easily manageable, nothing to worry..Take lots of...
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion. Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it...
What causes constipation in a 3 year old? My three year old has not had a bowel movement in almost two weeks. I have cut out the dairy and sugars. She has had a lot of fruit, fiber, water, and apple juice, nothing has worked. Tonight I gave her two chewable pedia-law tablets. It has been four hours and she still has n...
Very good question. This seems to be a common issue among toddlers due to their picky diet. My main concern is that it was been 2 weeks since a bowel movement. At this point, you ruled out her diet. The next step is to try a laxative such as OTC Miralax. You can start by giving 1 tablespoon twice daily. It will take ab...
What causes swelling in feet while having atrial fibrillation? I have had swelling feet for about a month now. Ido have Atrial fibrillation .They are a little less swollen in the mornings and I have been elevating them during the day but still they are swelled up. I am on water pills and my Dr. Increased it to a stron...
hi,thank you for giving a brief history of your problem. see let me tell little about cardic functioning. Doctors have been kind to help with possible procedure of medical help by providing medicines to help the patient to the best. but the real effort is of the patient and his metabolism how he works out. I recommend ...
Can Monistat 1-Day help to treat yeast infection? Yeast infection help? I started having sypmtoms of a yeast infection 3 days ago. Very mild itching and burning. Now my symptoms are just slight irritation when I pee. So I bought 1-day from the makers of Monistat. Should I use this or should I let the symptoms clear up...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe symptoms are not likely to clear on their own.Vaginal yeast infections can be treated using topical creams such as the monistat or oral medications such as diflucan. One dose of diflucan is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.In terms of the effectiveness of monistat 1, it va...
Can Mebeverine be given to a child for biliary colic? Hi, My 10 year old son is in agony in all likelyhood with gallstones, confrimed by two GPs, ultrasound pending.. myself and my mother had gallstones removed in our childhood years, which is why we are fairly certain about him having gallstones. He currently takes c...
Hi, Yes, this is a very good antispasmodic and can be used in kids. Also, make some dietary changes for your child as gallstone pain is initiated by fatty meals, thereby fried fatty meals are to be decreased. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General ...
What are the methods to remove TB virus completely? My husband will be receiving big treatments for bladder cancer and I am wondering how infectious he will be to the immediate people in our lives. He will come home and the virus and chemicals will be in the toilet. How do I clean this and make sure everyone is safe...
Is it cancer or tuberculosis of bladder? Even if its tuberculosis, urinary tb will not spread by air, just keep good sanitary conditions as fomites transfer is known.
Taking Cipro for pyelonephritis. WBC count high, bacteria and protein in urine. Should I go to ER? I was diagnosed with Pyelonephritis on the 4th (one week a go) I was put on cipro,zofran, and percocet I went for a follow up appointment on the 7th and my white blood count was still high, and my urine still had bacteri...
It appears that you still have significant infection.Ciprofloxacin resistence is extremely common.Therefore,I suggest that you immediately start Inj Piptaz 4.5gm 8 hrly IV daily at least for 7 days.Before taking first dose you give samples for Urine & Blood culture.
Suggest treatment for hair loss and memory loss Good evening sir. I m a 22 yo male. I don t have any diseases and I don t take any medications, from a while I ve been suffering from a gradual hair loss or I feel that my hair isn t growing that well, it looks so thin and struggling to grow! My facial and body hair is s...
May I know your complete haemogram report if it was done.sometimes vitamin deficiencies apart from biotin causes all these issues.like B 12 vitamin deficiency or niacin deficiency etc.
Q. Kindly give your suggestion about my knee pain. Hi doctor, I am 31 years old. My body weight is 72 kg and height is 5'8". I have a pain just behind the knee for the last five months and I feel it while standing from sitting position. If I sit on legs, then I feel stiffness in the back of the knee. Also, I cannot st...
Hi. Sprain of knee. MRI knee. 1. Synovial hypertrophy. 2. Chondromalacia. Continue physiotherapy and hot fomentation of knee thrice daily with local application of Diclofenac gel. Use a knee cap on the affected site during activity. Avoid sporting activities, stair climbing and squatting. Revert back with the reports t...
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean? Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?
Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online -->
What causes hair thinning? hi doctor . i am 29 years old male hispanic .. and i have a diffuse hair thinning. it started around last year and i didnt notice clumps of hair but i did notice some shedding and i have much hair fall in the shower.. recently i discovered that mold may be the cause since i actually do have ...
Hello, Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss and hair thinning. It manifests mainly on the front, mid and vertex of the scalp and is also associated with a receding anterior hairline. Minoxidil and finasteride are approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia treatment. Hope I have answered your que...
Could itchy bites on foot oozing clear liquid be allergic reaction to cortisone shot in knee? I had a cortisone shot in my knee yesterday. Starting 3 hours later and continuing to today and now i look like i have bites all over my foot. They itch intensly and are oozing clear liquid. I took a benedryl. The itching has...
Hello, Welcome to HCM,Human body may be allergic to any substance which is foreign to the immunsystem.But the symptoms what you are having is may be due to some other infection rather than allergy to cortisone injection which you taken for arthritis of knee.The rashes with oozing of the fluid may be due to fungal infe...
What causes burning sensation in lungs? Hello,Part of my right lung very close to the sternum is burning and it feels after I cough like I have blood in my mouth. Although I do not spit any blood. Also it started about two months ago when I got some kind of cold/flue that affected my lungs. It seems like I am having...
Hi welcome to HCM...Here you are having burning sensation in chest ...So gastritis or acidity could be there ...that can lead burning chest pain...For that omeprazole taken on empty stomach with lots of fluid and excess spicy food avoided ....As you have history of cold before around month allergic inflammation of bron...
Acne,Isotroin led to dry skin. Is Wysolone safe? hie, m 22yrs n i had sever acne for the last 3 yrs.. i was put on isotrion for 6months which helpd me getn rid of acne but after i stopd it after a month i started getting dry skin near neck area n face.. now the doc has reccomnded wysolone 20 fro 5 days... is this medi...
Hi...dear Sweety.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Follow up treatment is not good., Hence U get ACNE again and again..., So follow ..., 1) Tab..ISOTRETINOIN...20 mg for 2 months..., stop 1 month again start drug for 2 months.., then stop for 3 months...this is called PULSE .., therapy is best for prevent recurrence.., 2)...
What causes depression despite taking Celexa everyday? I was taking Celexa 60 mg a day and I was starting to feel depressed more than I usually do. She put me on Cymbalta and so I have weened off of the one and I am taking the cymbalta 60 mg a day. I feel very agitated and I get upset quickly. I have also been feeling...
please i form you doctor sbout fresh symptoms.the fresh symptons may be due to the unique action of cymbalta.u should be fine soon.
Q. Can topical steroid cream help in healing the red spots on my nose? Hi doctor, I got red patches on my nose after using chemically made facial products while using Retin-A ointment. I have attached pictures. In that, I have used Cerave ointment for healing the marks. Now, I discontinued using Retin-A 0.025 % ointme...
Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Retin-A (Tretinoin) makes the skin sensitive and a scrub or facial may cause dermatitis like this. I suggest you use a moderately potent topical steroid cream like Fluticasone propionate 0.05 % cream or Mometasone furoate 0.1 % cre...
What causes lower backache? My back is paining me on the lower (mainly left side). It hurts the most when I move from side to side; does not hurt when I am sitting. It is below the waistline. I have a 30% kidney function; therefore, I cannot take the drugs to relieve the pain. Could it be a vertebrae compressing some ...
HiWelcome to healthcaremagicAfter going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from muscular pain.Treatment of it is rest.Due to kidney disease you can not take analgesic. You can apply topical diclofenac gel.Muscle relaxant can be taken. Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C supplementation can used to pr...
Suggest treatment for itchy rashes on back, hips and hairline I have had an itchy rash on my back, hips, hairline, and top of bottom. I had a lump appear in my vagina I popped it and the pain went away but the lump is still there and frequently itches. Now I have a painful lump on the left side base of my skull.
Hi, You seem to suffer from multiple problems. Itching on various parts of the body may be due to irritation or allergy. For that, you consult the dermatologist. And for the lump in vagina consult the gynaecologist and for the lump on neck, consult the surgeon. Thorough examination and investigations are needed before ...
What is the normal bilirubin range? I am a lady of 30 years. I had jaundice before 10 years. But now my problem is I loss appetite, and not becoming fat..........and due to these problems I once again checked my bilurubin and it was 0.7..............is it anything serious...........? I have my menustraul periods by ...
Hi thanks for asking question.Your concern is right that you want to rule out jaundice by hepatitis as in this anorexia present but your bilirubin is within normal limit..Normal value is less then 1....So don't worry about hepatitis....Rule out any chronic infection or thyroid problem for anorexia....Take care...I hop...
Suggest treatment for pain while taking deep breaths So i had back surgery in june which caused me to have a blood clot in my leg. I took blood thinners which made the blood clot go away. Last weekend i was having pain when i took deep breaths and had some chest pain which i really started to notice while doing a ches...
Hi, It could be a pulled muscle or conditions like costochondritis. As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,...
Suggest treatment for renal kidney failure mother is diagnosed with renal kidney failure with creatinine level of 4 and her diabetes is 265 fasting. is dialysis recommended now or not. also her glycosylated hb level is 10.6 and in her urine examination tells pusells - plenty. rbc - 0-1 cells/hpf and epithellal 15-20 c...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your mother has heavy diabetes with heavy urinary tract infection. She needs to control her diabetes and urinary infection first. Sheet needs insulin to control diabetes. Levofloxacin or norfloxacin or cephalosporin can be used to control urina...
Consistent numbness in fingers, no improvement with supplements. Help? HELLO, I HAVE HAD NUMBNESS TO MY FINGERS FOR MANY YEARS, I HAVE BEEN TO MY DOCTOR MANY TIMES ABOUT IT, HE SAID THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO BE CAUSE THE PROBLEM IS COMING FROM MY NECK , AND I NEED TO HAVE AN OPERATION, BUT MY DOCTOR AND ME AND ANOTHE...
Dear Hady The numbness which you describe could be due to cervical disc pressing on one the nerve roots as they exit from the spinal cord. If you don't have any other symptoms and the problem is not progressive I suggest you get proper advice for physiotherapy as that is the one which can help you. You must understand ...
Q. Can I have sex after 13 days of hernia surgery? Hi doctor,I had hiatal hernia surgery and Nissen fundoplication 13 days ago. I did not have sex with my girlfriend for the past 13 days. Would it be fine to make love now? I know that having orgasm put some muscle tension over the abdomen. Will it cause any damage to ...
Hi. We are here to help you. I understand your concern. For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online -->
Should i be worried about my baby coughing after a fall? My 20 months old fell from the counter top landed on her back. She cried a lil. Then tried to cough something. Nothing came out and she was quiet a little then started playing again like normal. She drank her milk and started playing with her ball. Should I be w...
HiWelcome to the HCMI understand your concerns. Since she had a bad fall, it's important to look at the following things atleast for next 1 day. In case you feel that anything is abnormal, take her for a paediatrician check up.- her breathing pattern and effort of breathing.- Her activity and range of movement of extre...
Suffering from lower lumbar pain, difficulty in walking. Normal x ray, high WBC. Treatment? I am suffering from lower lumbar pain that runs down my left leg. I am at the point that I can barely walk, please help me find a doctor that can do something, I don't want to live off of pain pills, It hurts day and night. IPl...
Hi,From history it seems that you might be having some problem in your lumbo-sacral vertebrae.If you are elderly then possibility of having some degenerative osteo-artheritis changes in your lumbo-sacral vertebrae giving rise to irritation or pressure of nerves passing through these.It is not clear from your history th...
Have sniffy nose and sneezing for long time. I line in a farm . Remedy? HI im Matthew and im 14. I always Have a sniffly nose and almost always sneezing . I ve been like this since as long as I can remember and im sick of it. Some days are worse than others and I live on a farm but im not really out with the animals a...
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic The cause of allergy may be varied - not restricted to animals / pollen is a typical example. Food, other contacts could also be causative. Blood test to find out a cause may help in the long run - if a cause is found, desensitisation can be attempted. Oral anti-histamines are u...
Q. Please suggest medicines for cold, fever and ear pain. Hello doctor,I have a cold from one week. Today, I experienced ear pain and a fever of 99.6.
Hello. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query please ask me. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online -->
What causes severe depression in the mornings while on Citalopram? I am 67 yo female. Every morning, I can't get out of the bed in the morning. It takes me forever to feel like a human being. I feel so, so bad. I don't drink or take anything for sleep. This has been going on for severa months now, I know, I am d...
Hi and thanks for question.first thing if u have severe depression and u don't take anything for sleep thats good that your sleep is good through the night. mainly in depression, person will feel worth feel so he think why would i get from bed that i am nothing. i will prefer u that u have take citalopram 40 mg for mor...
How much Meftal P should be given to an infant for fever? My daughter 3mt old has got fever of recurrent episode with hi grade fever near 101 and mild frequency of watery stool and when I went nearby paediatricians he advice to start azithral and meftal P , I am radiographer at Aiims and want to know about Meftal P do...
Hello Dose of mefanamic acid (meftal) is 25 mg per kg per day in 3 divided doses.Meftal syrup contains 100mg/5mlthanks
Q. I have receding hairline after using Rogaine. Can I stop using it? Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old man who has been using Rogaine for a week. Then I have read a lot of terrifying forums about initial shedding etc. I want to stop it immediately, but have my hair become dependent? If I stop now, will my hair regrow ...
Hello. Revert back with the photographs to a dermatologist online -->
What causes pain in the belly button and breast bone after taking Nexium? I have had acid reflux for about 10 yrs. I take Nexium for it, but for the last month I have had a dull pain between my belly button and breast bone. I have also had the same dull pain below my ribcage on my right side. I had an ultra sound to r...
Yes, acid reflux can cause gastric ulcers.You must avoid hot spicy food, tea, coffee,alcohol etc.PPI eg Rabiprazole/Pantaprazole etc help.They should be taken in therapeutic doses- prefrably empty stomach.
What does chronic white matter disease in brain mean? I recently had an MRI of my brain (I have had many over the years) and the MD who reviewed it wrote his impressions as: Moderate chronic white matter disease in the brain, not definitely changed since a previous study a year ago. The pattern could be secondary to d...
unlikely. the white matter changes are usually due high blood pressure and diabetes. and can cause slowness of thought and memory problems if severe but not usually balance problems especially if the two symptoms are not getting worse together
What causes heaviness in head and rotating feeling? When I m lying to to sleep or keeping my head in downward direction or turning or listening to exten of sound and saying in loud voice my head shakes i think it rotates. I cannot bear heaviness in my head any more please help. I also forget little things which happen...
Hi welcome to HCm I have gone thru your query regarding heaviness in head and rotating feeling and forget fulness . I can understand your of concern .Dear, uneasy feeling in head can be outcome of your faulty life style and food habits which can cause - lack of sleep ,anemia ,high / low BP and blood sugar , dehydra...
Had unprotected sex a number of times. Took plan B the next day. Will there be any problem still? Hi.So over this weekend, I had unprotected sex when the condom broke Friday night (5 days) ago, so I took plan b the next day (saturday) since I had been off birth control for several months. That same saturday night I ha...
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex. The chances of pregnancy are less in your case because you had plan-B after sex. Don't take so much pills and repeat pills because they already disturbed your cycle, you should wait till your next period will come. You s...
What causes lower back pain,bleeding and frequent urination? I am 19 years old my height is 5 3 and I weigh 162 lbs. I had sex 2 days after my period, I took the morning after pill the day after and I have had lower back aches, I am bleeding, a lot of my symptoms are similar to my period, I have to pee frequently and ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Emergency contraceptive pill can lead to withdrawal bleeding which may be associated with pain abdomen. As, you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill in the first half of the cycle usually you can get withdrawal bleedin...
Suggest cure for a lymph node on the back I am 16 and i feel some pain in my breast and armpit and theres a lymph node slightly enlarged down my backs side of scalp or neck and its really painful and plus i had some throat infection during this month maybe the cause of lymph node my parents are doctors and they say th...
Dear patient It's true that at 16 years of age you do not get breast cancer. Lymph node at back of neck may be due to scalp infection or local throat infection and is common in young age. Best thing is to get excision biopsy done. In this procedure involved lymph node is removed under local anesthesia and sent for his...
Medical examination showed high sgpt levels. Prescribed Godex DS. Ultrasound showed moderate to severe fatty liver. What to do? my husband underwent medical examination for employment abroad. it was found out that he had high sgpt levels that reached to 156. he was given Godex DS for one month. After taking the prescr...
Hello,Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) is an enzyme helps in the synthesis of amino acid and the breakdown of non essential amino acid in to essential amino acids – helps Nitrogen metabolism - urea formation and Glucogenesis. When there is liver damage the enzymes escapes in to the blood stream. Damage of an...
What can be a good medication for a psychiatric patient ? MY WIFE S ELDER SISTER IS PSHYCATRIST PATIENT MORE OR LESS SIX YEARS. STILL THE TREATMENT IS GOING ON BUT SHE IS NOT NORMAL. PROBLEM IS AFTER HER FATHER S DEATH. SHE IS TELLING & SHOUTING SOMEBODY IS CALL ME. SOMEBODY IS CRAB ME. BEFORE THREE YEARS SHE WAS SHOU...
As you said she is suffering from a mental disorder of chronic nature (6 Years or more) with initial symptoms of Irrelevant talks (Shouting ), Auditory hallucination (Hearing voices) and Paranoid ideation (Somebody will crab me). Her condition deteriorated despite psychotropic treatment for last 6 years. Now she is hav...
Suffering from dizziness, inner ear pain. Given shots of ketrolac. Use muscle relaxants? Hi I suffer from dizzy spells since I was eleven and said inner ear in last couple years they changed from not being able to look up or under anything and it doesn't seem to be one sided and even wake me up at night spinning while...
Hi,It seems that spinning and dizzy spells are related to your ear problem.Consult ENT specialist and get your ears examined.Impacted ear wax, perforation in ear drum or some infection in your middle ear are some common problems where this problem occurs.Ok and take care.
Can I rely on mebendazole strip for worm infection? hi,sir1-2/hpf means...................i am suffering from worms infection from 15 days & i take albenda as well as mebendazole stripe but today i examin routine stool test,the report is hookworm cyst/ova/eggs present & pus cell-1-2/hpf ,tell me now what medication t...
Hi,Albendazole is broad spectrum anti helminth so it will work on hook worm as well.Repeat the dose after a week.Keep nails well cut and maintain nail hygiene.Ok and take care.
How to treat bilirubin 4,sgpt 660 and sgot 1250? Hi. My father is 62. Recently Australian anitegen result reveals positive for him. He is a diabetic patient. Currently he is having bilirubin 4 and sgpt 660 shot 1250. He is now in full rest with limited foods. He has been advised to take hepamerz 6 tablets in a day .. ...
Hi, How are you?My name is Dr Suresh Raghavaiah. I am a Liver Transplant Surgeon and I hope to answer your question today. From the details you have provided, it would appear that your father is suffering from acute hepatits B infection. Most patients are carriers of hepatitis B and do not suffer from any ill effects. ...
Does shortness of breath need medical attention? asthma question I hav most of the symptoms of asthma but have not taken any medication or been looked at for it I have shortness of breath and sometimes it feels like im holding my breath but I can't breath in or out at all but it doesn't happen while im asleep at least...
Thanks for your query.Brief answer:You do not need to be worried much but you should not neglect the symptoms.Detailed answer:Asthma is variable disease and the patterns of symptoms often vary from person to person.Cough,wheeze or tightness of chest and breathlessness are the typical symptoms of asthma.Your pattern of ...
Should I do for the bruise and pain in my breast bone? Last night my 3 1/2 year old son jumped off the sofa and thought he was going to jump over me but instead landed directly on my breast bone. It hurt tremendously at first but I felt ok before going to bed. Today it feels bruised but it is also painful sometimes wh...
Hello, It is just a contusion. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can also ice packs for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you furthe...
Is Mugli Guthi safe for an infant? my name is sandeep i have a daugter of 18 days. Today in evening from last 2 hrs she had done 4 times potty. I consulted my dr she said give her enterogemina which i gave her 1/3 of one liquid bottle but there is no change in her health. Then one of my friends mother told me to give ...
Hi....I don't advise any native medicines. Please do not give mugli ghutti. I suggest you give enterogermina. 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.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
What could cause continued vomiting after food intake in a child mean? Hello Doctor Rasika here My daughter 4 yrs old, is vomiting since yesterday night. She had her dinner yesterday and slept. Then she vomited at 2:00 am. Later since morning whatever she is taking it comes out. What could have been the possible reaso...
Hi... I have just read through your question. Whatever you are describing is called Chronic Pain Abdomen in medical terms.The differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in children varies with age, gender, genetic predisposition, nutritional exposure and many environmental factors. The causes are many including - constip...
What do you suggest for major depression and PTSD? I am drug resistant, major depression and PTSD. You would not know it to look at me. I have a great husband, six figure income and I my Rx drugs are pooping out- my prescriber refuses to stop listening to the drug reps, the medicine to 'augment' the cymbalta helped...
HelloI can understand what you are going through but to get better and enjoy life is much better than ending your life. There are a large number of options to get better like medicines, psychotherapy ,deep brain stimulation,rTMS etc. So give yourself another chance , may be consultation with some other doctor help.Dr S...
What causes bad pain in my chest? i have a bad pain in my chest like stabbing pain near my heart and my nervs around my heart ach n hurt it is really weid to describe also feel as if i hae somting stuck there i had constant diaria for over a week and a half then that stopped and i got that pain now my legs and body ac...
Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is in relation with different conditions as - dehydration - electrolyte imbalance - low blood pressure - deficiency of nutrients - underlying infection of intestine - others .* Need consultation with physi...
How to treat allergy caused by shrimp? Hi I got some hives on Easter they were red I had eaten som crap in a stuffed mushroom on accident so I figured it was that. Because im allergic to shrimp. A few days later I laid out by a pool I noticed the Hives turned brown and have not gone away.they look like little freckles...
HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Allergic reaction takes few days to recover. I would suggest you following things:> Avoid factors that cause allergy.> If you have allergy then take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days> Take montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the allergic sympt...
What causes left sided headache with tingling on back? i HAVE SHARP THROBBING PAIN ON THE LEFT SIDE BACK OF MY HEAD ONLY TO MY NECK AND GOES DOWN TO MY LEFT SHOULDER WITH A TINGLING FEELING AND MY BACK. last SAturday I even had a chest pain I thought I was having a heart attack. The chest pain lasted about 10minutes o...
Hello, Your symptoms are caused very probably by conditions of your cervical spine that are associated with pinched nerve(s). Spondylosis, herniated disc disease, instability of the cervical spine, etc. are conditions to consider. Discuss with your Doctor about getting evaluated further clinically and by imaging tests ...
How to treat Bronchities? Dear Sir,My Son has having continuous coughing from last 5 days. He is on medication of Levolin Syrup, Augmentin DDS syrup. but still his coughing is continuous. There is no relief.We took chest P/A x-ray. that is also clear showing Bronchities.Can u advice me on any good medicine.Thanking yo...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your son's situation and problem. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. Infection is the most common cause for this. So we need to give antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. Augmentin is good antibiotic, so should be continued. Inhaled corticosteroid (...
Q. Why does the butt skin and the area between the thighs in private part becomes dark? Hello doctor, I have an issue related to my skin, and my skin got dark between my thighs in the private part, and also butt got dark. And I have like dull skin near my private part and in the butt. My upper and down surface is fine...
Hello. The skin of these parts are naturally darker than rest of body, especially in skin types from three to six. This pigmentation can be reduced by regular application of Vitamin C and Kojic acid-containing combination products to these areas. Add antioxidants to your diet and drink a lot of plenty of water. Apply E...
Suggest remedy for hair loss Hi, I m suffering from hair loss and almost zero growth from past 3- 4 years. I had been to doctor regarding the same, he suggested me to use Germane Scalp Wash shampoo, and 1 gel also. He says I m suffering from Iron deficiency and for that too, he gave me iron tablets, but above all thes...
Hi, It may be telogen effluvium most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take tablet Biotin daily along with capsule Vitamin E. Iron tablets and folic acid tablets are taken to improve anemia. Apply minoxidil 5% solution on the scalp twice a day. ...
What causes electric burning sensation in head or brain? What is that stinging feeling in my head? It goes away for a while and comes back. I can feel it on my head or brain like an electric burning sensation. Just like when you drop a toaster in water and the electricity goes out of control. Thats what it feels like....
Hello dear friend,You did not mention that for how long you are having this complaint.It is a non-specific type of complaint as far as clinics are concerned and does not point out towards any definite etiology.At this point of time,i suggest that you try to relax out by doing some mental relaxation exercises,yoga,medit...
Suffering form stomach pain in right middle side, difficulty in having food. Took laxative. Is this the correct treatment? so I have been having serious stomach pain in my right middle side and I went to the hospital and the doctor said it was maybe from a stomach bug or from backed up poop so I took some laxative and...
Hi,Welcome to HCM.I am suspecting gastritis as it is usually associated with feeling of fullness, bloating and diffuse abdominal pain. I suggest you drink lots of water, have fluid diet for the next three days. Avoid spicy food. I suggest you take Cap Omez 20 mg before food twice daily for three days and Tab Buscopan ...
Have bad self esteem, depressed. Partner ignorant and cynical. What should help me? What do i do? my parents think i am in an abusive relationship and want me to seek help, but i don t know what to do. i recently started getting worried about myself as i now have zero self esteem, am always upset, and i may even admit...
hello welcome to the forum The first thing you have to do is sit with your boyfriend and discuss all the stuff with him which is bothering you..... tell your feelings so that he can understand you in a better way..... secondly consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management Good Luck thanks
What could cause trouble in breathing,dry throat and pain in left lung? Hi Good evening sir,i'm from chennai..i'm feeling uneasy with my chest ..i couldn't breath properly sometimes and sometimes even my throat dries..getting some sort of pain in the left hand side near lungs for last two days,while travelling during ...
Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion its all due to sever physical stress with its mental implications on the heart and your life style ? with it.Don't worry.Relax,as your all ca...
History of gallbladder removal. Have gastroparesis. Pain below breast, nausea, diarrhea. Tests normal I had gallbladder removed in Jan. 2012 (functioning at 3%) and a week later diagnosed with severe gastro paresis, but I never vomit. Since then, each month I have problems that are progressing to almost debilitating....
hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with two possibilities to fit your condition .these include1.the first one may be ACID PEPTIC DYSPEPSIA;possible causes include;-suppressed strong emotions like anger,worry etchave caused the inflammations they will not get better until th...
Suggest treatment for swelling in feet I SERIOUSLY NEED HELP my feet hurt so bad it feels like it s swollen but it s not i can t even walk sometimes from how much it hurts , im always tired i can t even go to college !! i almost can t do anything can t get out of the house cause i always feel fatigue and my feet hurt ...
Hi,Thanks for your query.From your symptoms, it seems that you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. It happens due to inflammation of the plantar fascia.It hurts the most with the first few steps in the morning because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up. T...
What is an ideal diet while suffering from Tuberculosis and diabetes? Diet chart for diabetes and tuberculosis patient my dad is suffering from TB and even diabetes age is 55 yrs and weight is 56kg height is 162 cm he is not taking any food from last two month and even treatment is going on but doctor asking for cultu...
Thanks for your question on HCM. Diabetes is immunocompromised condition. And possibility of drug resistant tuberculosis is more in diabetics. Since your father is not improving after 2 months of treatment, possibility of drug resistant tuberculosis is high. And for the diagnosis of drug resistant tuberculosis, culture...
How can anxiety and depression be treated while recovering from rhabdomyolysis? 16 year old, recovering from rhabdomyolysis fro two months, had grand mal seizure, and has white spots along corticospinal tract (hand tremors) and stiffness in fingers. Struggles with anxiety, depression, and some joint pain. Suffered fro...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern towards your symptoms. It is advisable to take antidepressants like ESCITALOPRAM and antianxiety drugs like clonazepam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me kn...
How many days of intercourse can lead to pregnancy as egg ruptured on 14 day? Hello doctor My age is 28. i want to get a pregnant .i got period Dec 12th. on 14 day my egg is ruptured. so From that day i am doing intercourse to get pregnant and i just want to know that how much days i can try to get pregnant please te...
Hi,Egg was rupture, it suggests ovulation has occured. Egg is live in genital tract for 12-24 hours. So you must do sex with in 24 hours of ovulation to become pregnant. You can do sex for 2-3 days after ovulation. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water. You can start folic acid tablet.Hope this may hel...
How can anemia be treated? Dr. Rynne, I'm 49 years old and recently diagnosed anemic. I'm having extreme numbness in my arms when I hold hold objects for extended periods of time including driving. Iron supplements have uncomfortable side effects. Any suggestions to what else I can do to get more iron?
Hello. Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Kindly get your peripheral blood film done to check out whether you have anemia due to iron deficiency or vitamin b12/folate. Accordingly numbness might indicate b12 deficiency. Better to take all supplements together for optimal benefit. You might have anemia due to other c...
12 year old diagnosed with acute tonsillitis. Prescribed with vibazime. Reddish itchy rashes. Allergy to medication? my 12 year son diaognised with acute tonsilitis, prescribed vibazime 200 DT ( cefixime dispersible 200) twice a day for five days. After fourth day developed rashes , redness and itching almost all over...
Hello Dear your 12 year old child put on tab cefixime 200 mg for acute tonsillitis and has developed rash and itching all over body,your child has developed allergic reaction to this medicine .first of all you discontinue this medicine,yes you can give him a tablet of avil,or less sedating and new drug like tab levo ce...
Suffering from psoriasis. Permanent cure? Possibility of passing on to baby if concieved? Hi, Doctors I am a 28 year old married man and I am suffering from psoriasis on scalp as well as on body parts. I am using Sorvate C and Sternon gel and I got good satisfaction using these. I wanted to know that do I have to use ...
Hi Dear,Welcome to the board of Health care Magic,Psoriasis is chronic recurring disease. Peculiarity of this disease is that it PERSISTS. Instead of annoying and worrying about this disease. Take continuous treatment as advised by your dermatologist. And be Happy. forget the worry enjoy life with some control of the ...
Q. I have six cavities building up in spite of proper dental care. Are my teeth inherently weak? Hello doctor, I have done proper dental care as followed by norms since childhood but was diagnosed with two root canals when I was 15, only one root canal had reached the surface. Now I am 18, and my recent visit to a den...
Hello. Teeth having multiple cavities suggests improper maintenance. It could either be due to improper brushing or too much of sticky food or a hereditary feature. You need to just visit your dentist and get to know the correct way of brushing and also have a meticulously good oral hygiene. Since the cavities have alr...
Suggest treatment for diarrhea, fever and low appetite My baby is 6 1/2 months....he had a bit of diarrhea late Saturday and early Sunday. ..sunday evening he had a fever of 99.1 and his appetite has decreased. ..now he barely drinks his formula but takes pedialite ....his gas stinks really bad...no fever since late y...
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 th...
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 withou...
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 fi...
Q. Why does my heart rate increases very fast on exercising? Hello doctor, I am 19 years old, seemingly healthy with a history of anxiety. I recently had CBC, thyroid, kidney, cholesterol, and glucose test and all came back normal so I am not anemic or hyperthyroid. For several years, when I go from sitting to standin...
Hi. As you are concerned about this HR (heart rate) being atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter or SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), first, HR is usually more than 130 to 140 in these conditions, especially in SVT. Secondly, these disorders do not have any specific relationship with exercise or rest, meaning this doe...
What causes itching red spot on knee? I have a red spot on my left knee that at first looked like a mosquito bite but came to a head yesterday and then started oozing yellow pus. Now I have another sore starting on my right calf. Both are itchy. I ve been fighting a bad cold for 10 days and am concerned that these may...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that they are bites that have become infected. Bites can become infected when bacteria is introduced from under the nails during itching.It is not likely that they are linked to the cold that you are currently fighting.The use of topical antibiotics may help but if th...