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What causes constipation?
Hello doctor.. my baby is 15 months old ? last month she suffered with diarrahea ..now she is fine but she is passing potty black in color and hardly ...previously she passed like so .... some times she is passing once in couple of days ....may i know the reason for it and is it a big problem please tell me the diet that i have to follow for her ? | hello. constipation is very common in toddlers. it can be prevented by ensuring good amount of fibres in diet. avoid refined wheat flour, instead use whole wheat flour. leafy vegetables should be consumed in plenty. banana and other fruits can be given as well | |
Does chronic pneumonia have any cure?
My dr. Did a routine CNBC last week. His nurse called and my blood showed signs of anemia. Ok today his nurse called and the blood they deeper searched on showed: the disease of chronic pneumonia? Ok I do not have hiv/AIDS. My question is she said no cure. My mom died from a chronic infection in her longs acronym Boop. I contacted cdc.gov they put me in touch with center for rare diseases. No cure for mom. Question: the told me Boop was not genetically transferred. This is exactly how my moms lung diseases started. is thimy lung disease genetic? Is it curable? Help please | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Though BOOP (Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ) is serious lung inflammatory condition, 65 - 80% of patients do respond well with corticosteroid therapy and cure. It is the remaining 20% of fatal cases which progress rapidly and have adverse outcomes.So, I do recommend to discuss the case and prognosis in details with his treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
Is asthalin or seraflo 250 with rotocap safe for wheezing?
Dear Docter..myself sudhakar 30 years old i having the respirational(weezing) problem so as per prescribtin i am using asthalin inhaler. One of my family docter said while using asthalin inhaler, the inhaled medicine it will directly go to lungs and may occur side effect later. so he instructed to use seraflo 250 -Rotocap. I had a confussion of using whether asthalin or seraflo rotocapPlease guide me | Hello Sudhakar.Welcome to HCM.Decision of using Asthalin (which is a reliever medicine for asthma) or Seroflo (which is a controller/preventer medicine for asthma) depends on how severe your asthma is and how frequently you need to use Asthalin inhaler.Practically, if you need to use Asthalin for more than twice a week I would suggest you to take Seroflo daily. Or if you have to wake up at nights from wheezing frequently or wheezing stops you from exercising, also I would suggest you Seroflo.Hope this will help you.Wish you best of the health.Regards.Dr Parin | |
Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
Is there any cure for Cerebral Palsy in Nimhans | Nimhans is the premier institute for Neurological and psychiatric conditions. You will get the best treatment there. But that does not mean that all conditions are curable. Cerebral palsy can only be managed and not cured. The treatment revolves around medications and physitotherapy and should be provided in the right time. Earlier the intervention the better the response. Hope this helps. | |
Recurring tooth infections since wisdom tooth removal, severe throbbing. Reason?
.Hi, I keep having reoccuring tooth infections and I m really concerned. About 7 weeks ago I went to the dentist and had an infection, but i ended up gettin all 4 wisdom teeth removed that day. He gave me antibiotics , it seemed to help, but had 2-3 infections afterwards. I told him I. Somehow t air up in my gums, it felt like a weird pressure sensation, and had a lot of discomfort and woke up sick, mostly sinus like symptoms runny nose ,eye pressure and ear pain and pressure, he said he never heard of that before. Took antibiotics and it helped but the lower left side of my mouth has had issues like my cheek is very tender and a small round lump I can feel from the outside of mouth,lower cheek. And. Jaw area. He said everything looks fine does not understand why I m in pain 6 weeks after he pulled wisdom teeth. I had another infection he gave me antibiotic and saw me a few days later and said swelling went down I should be ok. I went about a week and a half with no problems and woke up this morning with throbbing pain and pain to the touch. Its swollen. And if this is a serious problem since it keeps happening and what I should do, like have it drained. He told me he had hard time with the bottom left wisdom tooth | Hello, Thanks for writing in. I read your problem, i would like to tell you that it is not normal you should take this problem seriously and should visit an oral surgeon as soon as possible. Because recurrent infections after wisdom tooth removal is not a good sign,i shows that there is something wrong. It could be because of truamatic and improper sterlization technique of extraction of that wisdom tooth. So visit to an oral surgeon as soon as possible and go for thorough examination,bring your wisdom teeth x-ray of before extraction and give a proper history of infection after extraction also. Take Care. Dr. Gunjan Gupta | |
Suggest treatment for swollen calves, feet and ankles
Hello: I have had for several years now (I think four) swollen calves, ankels and feet with my toes becoming slightly to serverly mishapen. The ankels are so swollen that they have become thick folds of skin like tires, my feet and toes and ankels prior to this were very nice looking. I am overweight (morbidly obese) but I was also very over weight priort to this. I have on the front of my calves a purple/red/dull red areas now with pimple like extrusions? and sometimes the skin seems to weep. I am taking water pills prescribed by my GP who seems indifferent to anything else this could be. My left arch (I have high arches) is very painful and when I found out I have osteo arthritis, which had progressed to being without any cartilege when x-rays were taken and naturally it also makes walking painful. While I am so over weight I gained even more when my husband first suffered a concussion which took three years and in 2012 he had pancreatic cancer and died in September of that year. I have now lost 70 pounds, eat sensibly most of the time, drink a good 8 glasses of water daily, fruits/veg very little if any meat (I more or less stopped several years ago wanting to eat meat). I m five foot four, 65 years old, I now have high blood pressure, and recently had an allergic reaction to the BP pills I ve taken for five years (my tonque became so thick and big I couldn t breath and thankfully I was at the ER before it became that critical. The second time it happened I woke up with half my mouth filled and could not breath by the time the ambulance reached the Hospitals ER. The ER doctor treating me told me that it was an allergic reaction and I am now taking a different BP medication. I deal with depression and take pills for that, I also take Nexium for acid reflux, and since I ve changed my diet have fewer headaches. I have had stress for a very long time and my husband 22 months ago, died from pancreatic cancer. The GP I have (we moved to a new town in June 2011) is not someone I like but the system here is one cannot change. He appears to be a nice person I think, but as a GP I have the strong impression he is just putting in time until he can retire. I can t go back there too often I want to become angry with him for not being a good care giver with my husband and now with me. Becoming angry and telling him how I feel he did not look after Craig and he is not looking after me I don t think will help. I ha | hi mrs fultonWith your multitude problems,it is true you require reassurance from a physician and one who tackles all problemsone by one and it is bad if anyone differentiates a patient for obesity. Anyway, it would be a good choice if you can visit a general hospital in your country especially if it is under government control, i dont know if such hospitals are indeed there,but I may suggest you to seek oneOne thing for sure, your all symptoms are manageable with symptomatic treatment.it is generally difficult to control weight but remedies are there with dietic experts and nutritionists.Obesity leads to blood pressure, wrong digestion and many little thigs, but all can be managed in a good hospitalbest wishes | |
Suggest treatment for severe gynecomastia
i am 23 years old suffering from severe gynecomastia. i had liposuction done when i was 20 but the results were not acceptable. so i am planning to go for it again. I was wondering that now instead of liposuction should i go for excision for better results. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Liposuction is s temporary process and if it reocurs it is better to undergo excision surgery by consulting a plastic surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What do red bumps like rashes on eye lid of an infant indicate?
my 15 month old son has red bumps like a rash on his right eye lid and a couple of bumps below his eye as well. This showed up about 4 or 5 days ago it has not gotten any better or any worse. Should I try to find a baby benadryl and see if it is an allergy? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Q. My baby has constipation and gas problems due to Dexolac. Should I change the formula milk?
Hello doctor, My daughter is a premature baby. Her birth weight was 1.7, and now she is 2 months old and weights 3.1. Our doctor suggested dexolac special care. She is suffering from constipation, and gas problem after having it. The doctor suggested medicines, but there were no changes. One to two days she was fine, and the next day the same problem started again. She is mostly crying at night and not sleeping. Can I change formula powder? What powder is the best for my baby? Please advice. | Hello. Please note that children below the age of 6 months pass stools either once in two to three days or 10 to 15 times per day. It is normal, and it is not labeled as loose motions or constipation. If you are labeling it as constipation because of hard pellet like stools, then I would advise you to increase the water content of the top feeds and see. As far as the gas problem is concerned, it is also normal. Nothing is to be done. Almost all babies have gas just like a normal adult. There is no medicine for the same because it is normal. You can calm down a crying baby by either singing (light tones), suckling (allowing baby to suckle), swaddling (wrapping the baby in cloth), swinging (putting the baby in a small too and fro motion). You can also tap slowly on the stomach to reduce discomfort as and when required. | |
What is the treatment for typhoid and anxiety?
my daughter is studying in iit. last year she suffered from typhoid and thereafter she were loosing hairfall and since then she got depressed and panicked with anxiety seeing abnormal hairfall. we consulted psycriatist and under medication for last 6 months. she was prescribed olanzapine 5mg. (1 tab)fluextine20mg (1tab), Valpro cr 300mg (1 tab) and 1 tab of zepiz 2mg initially started then reduced 0.25mg. 3 months she was o.k. but recently seeing her hairfall due to dandraf she is again anxious and panicked and thinking continuously about hairfall, thinking that she will loss all her hair. kindly advise | HiThanks for using healthcare magicAnxiety leads to increase hair fall. That could be the reason in her case. In that case, there is no need to give valproate. It could also lead to increase hair fall. Just give her antidepressant like paroxetine or sertraline and ask her to do relaxation exercise. That would help her. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks | |
How to overcome the pain the back?
I have been taking pain pills for many years due to lower back pain, The company i worked for closed its doors about a year ago which cost me my insurance ,it was then my friend told me about the Methadone clinic and i couldnt believe i was able to go all day without taking anything however i now have really good insurance again and would like to stop paying 16 dollars a day to dose, is there a doctor local that i can see to possibly get a script from every month? i wasnt aware of the fee | Hello, Thanks for your query.Common causes of low back pain are-Poor postural habitsMuscular strainLigaments sprainHerniated discSpinal stenosisOsteoporosisFibromyalgiaTo allow me to help you better, please let me know if you also have any of the following complaints:- Pain radiating to lower limbs- Parasthesia and numbness in lower limb- Weakness in lower limbs- Back pain develops after lifting heavy weight or strenuous activity- Pain associated with stiffness in your back- Pain aggravated on forward bending- Pain in other jointsI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
Is it normal to experience back pain after minor electrical shock?
Hi! I live in the country and was out seeing to my family s horses yesterday evening. I accidentally touched the electrical fence, pain shot out through the arm and into my shoulder and now I m experiencing back pain. Is this normal for a minor electrical shock? Should I see a doctor? I m 18 years old, female and I m 5 5 and weigh about 140 lbs. | Hi , Welcome to HCM . After going through your query I found that this seems to be muscular pain due to strong contraction of muscles duringelectric shock . Analgesic (DICLOFENAC) are taken three times a DAY AFTER MEALS to relieve it .However you can visit a doctor. | |
Could taking dayquil and nyquil cause stomachaches?
I had a cold for a week and took dayquil/nightquil. I stopped Sunday and went out to eat. Since I have stomach aches and have seen some light colored stool with regular colored stool. At times I feel like I'm constipated. Should I go to my primary care?? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms may be related with gastritis, food poisoning. You should go to your primary care.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Klerida Shehu | |
Small lump between anus and vagina, pressure on pushing it. Cancer symptoms?
hello, tonight i was having a bath and whilst cleaning the inide of my vagina i pushed down slightly and felt a pea sized lump. i pushed harder and it was between my anus and my vagina, but seemed to be more connected to my anus as it didnt move. it didnt hurt, just felt like pressure when i was pushing on it....im extremely worried and dont think i can wait untill monday to make a doctors appointment. what could this be apart from me thinking immediatly cancer! | Hi, there are possibilities of many benign swellings in that region , many time lipoma can have similar feel. Do not worry , let your doctor thoroughly examine the swelling . Based on clinical finding he/she may order an biopsy from that lesion to confirm the diagnosis. | |
What causes bleeding during pregnancy?
hi there i am 7 weeks pregnant and i have been having some bleeding for the last three days.. i spoke to my doctor friday and she said it is just implantation.. 7 weeks in .. could this still be... its not bleeding as in period bleeding it is only when i wipe.. should i go back to my doctor?HELP | Hallow Dear, Any bleeding during any stage of pregnancy should be thoroughly investigated before labeling it as normal. You should get investigated ASAP. 1. Please get your vaginal examination done to rule out any cause in the cervix or vagina. Sometimes, cervical erosion, which is a classic feature of pregnancy due to raised oestrogen levels, may cause some bleeding. However, it would not be for continuous 3 days. 2. Please get your ultrasonography done. This will reveal from where the bleeding is coming. If it is from the chorionic tissue, you will need some attention. In such case, please take absolute bed rest. Inj. hCG or Progesterone preparations will help stopping this threatening to the pregnancy. You may have to continue progesterone preparation throughout the pregnancy till baby reaches full maturity. 3. If there is no alarming type of finding in the ultrasonography, then this bleeding may be ignored labeling it as implantation bleeding or placental sign. 4. If the bleeding turns dark brown, then it is not a good sign. This happens when the baby has become non-viable. I feel ultrasonography only will guide you regarding the further management of your pregnancy. Please do not waste time. Report to the Obstetrician ASAP with ultrasonography images and/or reports.I hope this will guide you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
Is Progesterone the right medicine for breast cancer?
I have recently had a cancerous lump removed from my breast, stage one, grade three, clear margins and lymph node. They are testing the tumor to see how it will respond to treatment, they will know better if they should recommend chemo. I would like to avoid chemo, but would you know if the body can fully recover after going through chemotherapy? I would have to have 4 rounds, one week apart, IV,, and how long would recovery be. I would also have to do 20 days of radiation after the chemo. The cancer was progesterone fed. I was taking progesterone daily, but have stopped. I also do not want to take their hormone stopping drug which has the side effects of stroke. Do you think I could refuse it & be ok? I would also like to continue taking testosterone, but it has been brought to my attention that it is a master hormone helping the body to make other hormones. Should I continue to take testosterone? What is your advice on how to nutritionally support my body through this treatment time? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are several types of hormone therapy, which use different ways to keep estrogen from helping the cancer grow. Most types of hormone therapy for breast cancer either lower estrogen levels or stop estrogen from acting on breast cancer cells. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Pulsating pain around the rib cage that is sensitive to movement, relieves for short time on eating post gall bladder surgery. Is it related?
i had my gall bladder surgery in 2005. yet periodically i get episodes of what feels like the same attack symptoms prior to the gall bladder surgery.. i have had the latest one for 3 days now.. it is what i would describe as a rolling pulsing achy pain right where my rib cage meets. it is sensitive to movement and position, and can feel quite sharp at times... and for some reason eating something, even when not hungry seems to make it feel diminished for a short time... could this be related to the gall bladder even though i had surgery in 2005? or could it be completely different cause? | hello welcome to health care magic The answer is you should avoid eating oily and spicy stuff. Avoid cola drinks, excessive hot drinks, tea and coffee, and even alcohol. you should not lie down immediately after food. Get a check Upper GI endoscopy to rule our hiatus hernia. If you are obese, has to reduce weight. Such symptoms are usually present in obese. when you feel this immediately drink a cup of coffee and let me know at payalrawatchauhan16@gmail.com thanks | |
What causes lump on face of a baby?
my baby is 2 months old today and she was delivered by forceps she got a lump on her face about 8 weeks old, its about peasize but looks like a bruise its not painful to her but is getting bigger slowly in the last 2 weeks, we have looked back pictures of birth small red mark where the lump is now ???? what can it be ??? | It can be hemangioma of face..which is due to aberrant bloodvessels.it may increase in size due to increased vascularity.need to be monitored. | |
What causes delay in menstruation other than pregnancy?
Hi Doctor, I have regular cycle but now i was delay in my menustral cycle for last 8 days and this is the first time. I consulted doctor she advised me to take Naturogest 200 mg twice daily morning and evening. and i have undergone urine preganancey test and got negative. So why this happens . | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Delay in the periods can be due to pregnancy, hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease.If the urine pregnancy test is negative, then the pregnancy is ruled out.I will suggest you to get your hormonal profile and ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma | |
Can having unprotected sex followed by intake of pill cause pregnancy?
Hello I took the day afyer pill on the 22 the same day I has sexual intercourse and we didnt use protection be he didnt ejaculate in me later I started feeling nauseous and dizzy allso my breast hurt and had headaches and im bloated I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative on the 30th could I be pregnant oris this all because of the pill? | Hello dearI understand your concernYou have taken the emergency contraceptive pill on the same day of unprotected sexual intercourse.It is highly effective in preventing the pregnancy if taken with in 24 hours.It has 95-97% effective in preventing the pregnancy.Nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness, bloating are due to hormonal imbalance caused by the day after pill.Pill also cause delay in the period by the 8-12 days.Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exerciseTablet Pantoprazole and domperidone, tablet gas x to relieve nausea and bloating.Hope this may help youBest regardsDr. Sagar | |
How can one cure ADHD disorder?
Son is been been diagnosed with ADHD in addition to trying two medications on him already that have failed he s developed a tick which he is shutting his eyes closed tight for three seconds or so then opens them really wide then raises his eyebrows like a surprise reaction can you please consult on this please I believe there s something other than ADHD going on with my son | Hello, You have not given your son's age. Your son has been diagnosed with ADHD. Am I correct? In some cases, tick disorder is part of ADHD. Is your son taking any medicine for ADHD? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Suggest cause for tight chest with breathing difficulty
My chest feels tight, having trouble breathing? i feel the constant need to take a deep breath, but i cant. That and i feel the need to yawn constantly, but when i try to i just end up gasping for air... How do i relieve this feeling? and any ideas on why this is happening? | hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.I need to know more information about your history and other associated complaints.This type of complaint may be due to anxiety.But you should get ECG and other relevant investigations done to rule out ant serious heart disease.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. | |
Suggest treatment for constant chest pain
I have continuing Chest pain for about a year now. I am seeing a cardiologist. I am thin, do not smoke or drink, and Echo cardiogram, plus lab work and four Ekgs are normal. I am having a stress test tomorrow. The pain is really affecting my life. I do have elevated BP and cholesterol for which I am taking meds. I am seeing a psychiatrist in case it is stress but I do not believe it is. I am happy in my life and job. Any ideas? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of Coronary artery disease (CAD) is more on your case. You are having high blood pressure and Cholesterol, so you are at high risk for CAD. Ecg s can be normal even if you have CAD. And therefore stress test is important in your case. In this tests, physical stress (trademil running) is applied and continuous ecg is recorded. If ecg changes are present in stress test than you need to get done coronary Angiography to know the severity of blockage in coronaries. So better to first get done stress test and if needed coronary Angiography to rule out CAD in your case. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest remedy for lump in armpit
hi i have a lump under my armpit its been there a couple of years it feels hard and feels deep and its visable when it gets tender i sqeeze it and the pus comes out first and then blood its makes it a bit smaller for a bit and then returns to its size again | Hi! Good morning. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.With your history, it seems that you have got a benign cyst in your armpit, which gets infected off and on discharging pus and blood on being squeezed. If I were your doctor, I would plan an elective surgical removal of the cyst during the time when it was not infected, and then send it for histo-pathology. I would advise for all routine blood tests before the surgery. Till that I would advise you for a broad spectrum antibiotic and an anti inflammatory drug for expediting the healing of the burst infected cyst for the present.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
Small swelling on neck. Painless, firm, pain on shoulder & body. On stress. Suggestions?
hey,i am 26 years old.today suddenly,while crossing my hand in the neck,i have found 4 small swelling in in the rt side.mostly in the posterior cervical change.they are painless,firm.i am quite ok with my health.no recent history of any viral infections.i have to add that i have been going through stress.i mostly do my work with my rt hand.and most of the time i feel pain in the rt side of my shoulder or neckor sometimes rt side of my whole body while doing computer jobs.i am worried.and i am also a newly passed doctor.bt i cant sort out this problem.would u please help! | Dear, Possibly internship syndrome? Let us see. You are still a just passed out physician. Not experienced. Consult an experienced physician first. Take his opinion. Second, self diagnosis for even an experienced physician can be harmful, because he is prejudiced. Thirdly, stress can play havoc in diagnosis, more havoc in self diagnosis. Be cool. Knowledge without thorough experience is harmful. | |
What causes upper back pain?
hi, i have this upper back pain, which really hurts a lot, i went to the GP and the Doc said that cuz i go to the gym and play cricket, it might be a pulled muscle. so she asked me to drink ibuprofen. and for the last 3-4 days i had 7 of them. but its still the same. seems like its getting worse. and i have got a Cricket match tomorrow and day after that too. | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think You are suffering from muscular pain upper back due to a pulled muscle.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics . You can discuss with your treating Doctor . It may take a week time to relief. .I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query | |
What is the ripping sound after going through dental filling?
I recently had my filling done from mercury to porcelin. I had 8 done total. And, afterwards, I now have this ripping noise that happens on the left side. I say, "ripping" because its not a clicking or popping. Whenever I talk, I hear this rip in my left ear. It's a delay noise, that happens after I'm done talking. When I shut my jaw. What is it? Should I return to the dentist? Though, I probably would go to a new dentist, because this one I had I would not recommend. | Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. The ripping sound you mentioned while talking could be a symptom of TMJ disorder. As you have had porcelain fillings recently. There could be some high points in one or more fillings leading to malocclusion and ultimately TMJ abnormality.Have you or someone noticed any clenching habit in you before?I suggest you visit a dentist and get fillings checked for high points. Dentist will grind them if found. If the symptoms persist, consult maxillofacial surgeon. Based on your history and physical examination, any abnormality with TMJ or muscles can be identified.Avoid stress. Use bite plates if you have grinding or clenching problem. Maintain healthy diet with multivitamins. Do mouth opening and closing exercises.Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! | |
What causes dizziness and breathlessness after inhaling air freshener?
My 12 yr old was making slime with air wick air freshener about half hour later she was complaining if it hurting to breath, then about half an hour later she was complaining of being dizzy. This is the first time she did this. Now a she s asleep. Not really sure what I should do? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If she is feeling breathless or feeling dizzy or is having fast breathing or respiratory distress or fever even after getting up, then take her to the nearest emergency room please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Q. How can acne on back, shoulder and chest be treated?
Hi doctor, I have acne on my back, shoulder, and chest. | Hi. Acne is a disease in which the patient may experience frequent exacerbation due to stress or hormones or periods. Acne of the chest is difficult to treat. Take capsule Doxycycline 100 mg once daily for three weeks. Apply Clindamycin lotion two times a day. | |
What causes elevated blood sugar levels after recovering from transverse myelitis?
My husband had transverse myelitis in December. It was treated with steroids. He now has a glucose reading of 136. Will this eventually normalize? He s taking metformin. His doctor is calling him a diabetic, it seems my husband s having trouble believing him. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Steroid therapy increases the chances for spikes in blood sugar levels (BSL). Gradually, they will get optimized. However, having a glucose reading 136 is not revealing, he is a diabetic.We should know first when did he take the measurement, fasting? Or after eating?So, the very first thing is to determine he is a diabetic. For this, you should run the following tests:- Fasting blood sugar- Oral glucose tolerance test- HbA1c testAfter analyzing these results, we can definitely conclude that he is a diabetic or not. However, to me, a blood sugar of 136 is in favor of a pre-diabetic.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Albana Sejdini | |
Suggest remedy for infection in finger
I recently discovered i have an infected finger ( not by doctors diagnosis, but because ive had it before and its the same thing again ) i was given a cream last time that i was to apply every now and then during the day I dont want to go back to the doctor because its expensive, my finger is red and swollen and i knew there was puss in there so i made a small incision and pushed all the green puss out.is there anything else i can do? im soaking it in diluted Dettol, using Betedine and Savlon antiseptic cream on it Should i go to the chemist and ask for a stronger antiseptic cream maybe? | Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you doing such a incision at home is not advice. Doctors usually do all such procedure under strict aseptic precaution, usually people can't do this thing at home. But never mind looking forward you should start with oral antibiotics like cefixime, analgesic Aceclofenac, pantakind antiacidity agent to take. Also apply a previously given antibiotic local cream. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Is pregnancy possible having healthy follicles and on Metformin?
I am 29 years married since 1.6 years,I completed my 3 round of IUI yesterday had 3 good follicle and my husband semen was having count of 38m/ml and motility was 98% .Insulin resistance is 97.0 Miu/ml (H) so i am taking Metformin 500 mg morning and evening was is my changes of conceive this time. | Hello, you have good chances of conception in this cycle itself and just keep taking metformin as advised and i wish you all the best for same.In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on | |
Left knee i badly bruised and is oozing puss.what dose it indicate?
I fell off my skateboard about two weeks ago and have a few ugly scratches over various parts of my body. The one on my left knee is the one I am worried about. It is being quite bothersome compared to the other ones. At night when i sleep, the scab comes off and whatever fabric I am wearing, the fibers go in it. If i put a bandage on it, by the morning, it seems as though the scab had formed within the bandage, so pulling it off is quite painful. As of now, I was trying to see if it still hurts when it started oozing out this yellowish brown liquid. It seems to be kind of mucusy. What do I do? | HelloThanks for the queryYou are suffering from a bacterial infection.You need treatment with oral as well as topical antibiotics.also keep doing daily dressing.Let me know if you have any other doubts.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. you good health.Thank you | |
What causes elevated SGOT and SGPT levels after taking chemotherapy?
hi sir, actually mother is getting chemotherapy for breast cancer . she has her first chemo with epirubicin and cyclophosphamide {150mg and 1000mg respectively } now her sgot level is 51 and sgpt is 63 and sap is 151. also she has swelling in her feet and ankles . why is it so | Hi thank for contacting HCM....Here as you have taken chemotherapy it can lead drug induce liver affection ...So enzyme level can be high....Fruits more with green leafy vegetables taken for it....Avoid alcohol if habit....Non veg , refined foods kept minimum...Second here leg edema can be by lymphengitis or lymphatic blockage like case as you have cancer and taking chemotherapy....Kidney problems and heart failure like case also can lead edema....Renal function test , ECG helpful for rule it out......If needed diuretic can be given...Low salt diet taken....Take care....Consult gastroentetologist for proper examination .....and subsequent investigation...Dr.Parth | |
Suffering from depression after mothers death. What should I do?
I found my mom dead on Jan 9 on my sisters birthday my mom was every thing to me I cant quit crying I cant help my husband and son I need my mom I listen to tapes with her voice I want to be with her so bad I cant stand the pain in my heart she lived with me for the last ten or so years and I loved that lady so much and I don t know how to live with out her | Hello and welcome, Thanks for writing to us. I understand you have suffered a great loss. And the grief can take over everything in your life and make everything else seem less important. But, it is how we deal with this grief and come out smiling and successful is when we can say we have won one of the battles that life forced us to face. Before anything else, I would like to ask you one question. How far did your mother go to make you happy as a child? How far out of her way did she go to get you something that might have brought a 2 second smile on your face? Did she do things on a daily basis to make you happy, to see to it that you don't get hurt? I am guessing, always!! What was the purpose of this? Well, there can be only one. To see to it that you are happy always, that nothing should sadden you. Right? Well, if she were given a chance to ask you for something before she left, what do you think it would be? She would want you to always be happy. Always smile. There is a famous saying in my part of the world, "When I am gone, do not cry. Think of me, and all the beautiful memories we shared, and smile" I am sure she would want you to be happy always. And I am sure you can do that for her. Face your grief, don't just think about her passing away. But, think about all the times she was happy when she was around. I know this is not going to be easy, but this is something you will have to do for her. Why did she love you so much? Why were you so attached to her? It is because she kept her child (you) before everybody else, and you will have to do the same. Without her, your family wouldn't have lasted a day, in her prime. Follow the examples she has left for you to learn from. Your immediate family needs you. And you need to prove to everybody that, although you may never fit into your mothers shoes, you certainly are her daughter, and will live life with the same principles and love for people, that she had. Dealing with grief is greater than just losing a loved one, it is how you show your respect for the departed and how you register every lesson that person has taught you during their life time. I am sure you would want to make her proud, and better than anybody else, you know how to do that. My condolences and best wishes to you and your family. You can always write back to us/me for any assistance you need. Best wishes. | |
Yellow color on skin, conjected problin found, large spleen, liver is also larger, stopped breast feeding, Hepatitis b and c result is negative
my son 2 months and 6 days suffer from yellow color in skin and found conjcted probilin initilly 2.9 and after 2 weeks we found the spleen is large 7cm and the liver is large than normal. we stopped breast feeding and he is in milk without luctoz doctor ask to check for hepetis c and b but result negative. i am the father suffering from hemoglobein high. i denote blood every 6 months . is this effecting my child case. please till me why this enlarge and analysis said too much toxic material in blood | Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are a number causes of an enlarged spleen and liver and a high bilirubin in children. The fact that you have high haemoglobin or are donating blood has not effect on this. I would suggest that a bone marrow examination and a liver biopsy be done for your child. We should be looking to rule out a metabolic disorder and a problem in the bone marrow. In these conditions, the liver and spleen frequently enlarge. Hope this helps. | |
What should be the normal values of semen analysis to have a baby?
hi my semenanalisis report is as followsqty 2.5 mlclr pearly whiteviscosity semi viscousisactively motile 08%sluggish 52%non motile 40%total sperm count 12 millian/mlabnormal form 36%imprssion Oligospermiamy query is can get a child? | with ur present semen report u cannot have a child.total sperm count should be 20 to 40 million/ml. | |
Is it safe to inhale smoke or second hand smoking with pneumothoraxes?
Hi I am 20 year old male and I have had two pneumothoraxes in the past 10 weeks in the same lung. I would like to know is it bad for me to inhale smoke when it is around me example , second hand smocking? And if it is bad for me to smoke myself. Please be honest beacuse I know it is a docktors duty to tell you to stop smoking and I just whant a honest opinion | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should avoid all forms of smoking including cigarette, hukka, Marijuana etc. Also avoid second hand smoking (passive smoking). You already had pneumothorax twice, so your lungs are already weak and prone for further damage. Any form of smoke will damage your lungs further. So if you start smoking or having exposure two second hand smoke then chances of recurrence of pneumothorax, lung infection, bronchitis etc are more. So for your betterment, as a doctor, I advice you to avoid all forms of smoke. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes low weight and pale stool?
My daughter is 15 months old. Her birth weight was 3 KG but she has not gained much weight till now and she is weighing only 7.5 KG. She is very active. CBP, urine test and thyroid test were done but nothing found. Last week she had passed nearly pale to white colored stools for 3 days and then normal to yellow. We had checked with pediatrician regarding this but he said nothing to worry. But Iam worried about her health. What could be the problem with her? | Hi, thanks for your query in HCM. I can understand your concern related to your daughter's health. Ideal weight at the age of 1 yr of a child should be thrice of her birth weight. Though your daughter's weight is on the lower side, you need not worry if she is active, reaching her developmental milestones according to her age , wetting enough diapers per day.And when all the blood reports are normal, it is better to focus on her diet. Introduce weight gaining high calorie nutritious food on her diet. If she is already eating well, do not worry for the weight as disease free body is more important than over weight body.Take care. | |
What causes hot flashes and sweating?
hi,lately i ve been getting very hot flashes with sweatting. my dose of meds are 60mg 3 times a day.Spinal 3 though 6 rebuilt.I ve cut back to 20mg 3 times a day,and had surg.on 2 tomours on left testes and had left one removed,,but very hot and sweaty flashes still,every hour on the hour?????Can you help with these? | Hi,Hot flashes and sweating are the common side effect of the medications which you are taking. Please consult your position for dose reduction as per requirement. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia | |
Have pain in brain along with scary dreams. No medication till now. What to do for this?
hi sir, i have some problem in my brain. i feel very sharp pain and its comes just for 2 or 3 second. and since 2010 i m suffering from bad dreams about my family and close friends. after seeing these kind of dreams when i wake up i start crying bitterly. some times i forget what i had seen in my dream but not always. after dreaming i scared a lot and not able to talk clearly. | Hello,welcome to Healthcare Magic.Bad dreams or nightmares are common in following condition:-Poor sleep hygiene-Stress-Anxiety and depression-Substance useFor treatment stop substance use (if present) and follow sleep hygiene. Apart from that visit nearby psychiatrist to rule out psychological reasons for nightmares.Wish you good health and all the best.Regards,Dr Ashish Kumar Mittalwww.99doctor.com | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> | |
What causes swelling in feet and ankles and joint, cervical and lumbar pain?
I have been hoarse for 3 months. The ENT diagnosed it as thrush from Advair and Gerd. I am now in medication for the Gerd, but I have come off of Advair. I have also been diagnosed with Aortec Stinosis and now my feet and ankles are swelling every day and very tight feeling in my lower legs. I also have extreme joint pain in cervical and lumbar. On medication for pain. Have had many procedures to reduce pain. Getting very concerned. Thank you for your opinion. | Hello, I have studied your case.Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem as you may be sitting for long time.I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any disc bulge or spinal canal stenosis.And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain.Some exercises which can be done include- Spine extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg.Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stayPosition for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.If not relieved you can take epidural injection.Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.Take care. | |
What is the best treatment for severe sinus infection, trouble breathing?
HiMy mother is pretty sick with a severe sinus infection. I was wondering if there was anything i could do to help her out because she has taken a bunch of medication and nothing has helped her out. She's having trouble breathing and nothing is really working so is there anything i can do to help her? | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Sinus infection is usually caused due to improper drainage of sinuses leading to pressure headaches and difficulty in breathing. She needs to get appropriate antibiotics to deal with the infection. She can take painkillers for the pain with nasal decongestants to relieve the nasal blockage. She can try steam inhalation for aiding the drainage of sinuses and relief of breathing difficulty.Thanks. | |
Had Hep C positive with viral load. Liver disease or support a neg viral load?
Hi. I do have a question. I had a Hep c test show positive with no viral load. More test were done Albunin 5.0 alpha 1 normal alpha 2 normal Beta Globulin normal Gamma glaobulin normal. So, Is it possible for a pos. test and no viral load? Do these other normal tests prove anything as far as liver disease or support a neg viral load. OR. One has nothing to do with the other? Thanks | Hello.Hep c positive with no viral load means you have the hepatitis C virus but the virus is not active now.Hepatitis C is a chronic pathology with episodes of exacerbation accompanied by increased viral load.You must be periodically reviews the gastroenterologist because your pathology is chronic but is now inactive.The other test that you say are not as important for your pathology.I wish you good health.(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this) | |
Are Phenazopyridine and Amoxicillin the right medication for bladder infection?
Hi, my name is Victoria, I have a question about bladder infection. I am from Canada, arrived to Miami on December 19, 2016. I am in Miami till December 31, 2016. I have caught the bladder infection on the second day being in Miami, probably from being too tired an sleeping under the working air-conditioner vent for the whole night. This is the second day of taking amoxicillin (oral) along with phenazopyridine (oral) three times a day. My condition has improved, and I desperately want to go to the beach and swim in the ocean because this is what I payed for and came here for. Is it advisable to go do it on the third day of treatment or should I wait more days before doing any activities such as sunbathing, swimming, etc.? Thank you! | hello, If you don't have fever and other urinary symptoms now it is OK to go swimming in sea water. But remember you have to drink plenty of water since you are sun exposed and swimming in sea water. At least you have to drink 3.5l of water for the whole 24 hours. Not only that, you should wear clean swim suits. Don't wear wet swim suit for whole day. When you are finished swimming remove wet clothes and wash your body including perineal area with a soap free pH balanced shower gel or a body wash thoroughly and dry well. Continue with antibiotics. Wash your swim suit well and dry before using it in next day. Don't just dry (without washing) the swim suit and use it on next day. Any way, reduce the time duration of both swimming and sun bathing. Since both cause dehydration and aggravate urinary tract symptoms. | |
Q. What is the reason for fluctuating BP a year after heart attack?
Hello doctor, Last year my father had a heart attack and well it has been treated well. But after a year he feels his head to be spinning, weak, and has fluctuating blood pressure. Why is it so? | Hello. I would like to explain that the head spinning could be a sign of blood pressure fluctuations. Other possible causes to consider would be an inner ear disorder or low blood flow to the brain (vertebro-basilar insufficiency). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with his attending physician and performing some further tests. A cardiac ultrasound to examine his heart function, a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries to examine the blood flow to the brain, thyroid hormone levels, complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, kidney, and liver function tests. A head-up tilt test is necessary to investigate for orthostatic hypotension. | |
What causes tremors in right hand?
I am a 54 year old female. I have recently started having tremors in my right hand - mostly when holding something like a piece of paper. I wonder if I did some nerve damage powerlifting; It was my hand-over when I was dead-lifting in 2007 (over 400lbs). Looking at some of the symptoms of neurological disorders nothing else seems to fit? | Hello You may need to find cause of tremors [internal shakes]; you may need clinical examination and blood investigation.These symptoms can be due to intake of drugs like metaclopromide, lithium etc, so are you taking any medication?For diagnosing metabolic disorder blood investigation like thyroid profile, blood sugar level, parathyroid level,sr calcium, vit D.Alcohol withdraw may lead to tremors so do you have history of alcohol intake.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care | |
Low AMH, follicular growth present. Want to conceive soon. Treatment?
Hi ,I am 26 years old. My AMH test has come 1.45 and I am prescribed EEMA D capsule twice a day for increasing my chances of getting pregnant. However my FSH,LH and prolactin test has come normal and ultrasound follicular study has shown I am having follicular growth in my left ovary on 11th day of my menstruation and by 14th day the ovulation has happened.I am quite worried as my AMH has come low. I want to conceive as soon as possible.Could you please let me know if all fine or what shall I do at this state.My husband's semen test has come normal. | Hi, Considering your FSH and other levels are normal and follicular growth scan is normal, AMH report seems to be wrong. Hence dont worry about it. If you are very much concerned, please get the AMH test repeated from another lab. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist | |
Why do I have shortness of breath in spring/ Summer ?
In every spring/summer i feel i am short of breath as if my nose is blocked. I have a dry nose. i feel suffocated at times when i think about it. I am a little clostrophobic so the very thought of travelling by air makes me feel suffocated. I am confused what is the problem. Is it all in my mind that makes me feel so as if i dont think about it much i dont even realize that i am having any such problem. | hi not worried when feel this do it take a glass of boiled water put one teaspoon of table Camphor salt and smell it for three minutes watching watch God bless you | |
Over weight, breast cancer, invasive tumor. Taking lisinopril, generic prozac, multivitamins. Help?
I take lisinopril , generic prozac , multivitamis for adults over 50, glucosamine chondroitin and claritin. Do any of these drugs cause high calcium. I am 60, 80 to 100 pounds over weight and had breast cancer when I was 35. It was an invasive tumor 2.5 cm and I had a modified right breast mastectomy, No chem or radiation tx. My Dr. did blood tests and told me my calcium was 10, something 5 days ago. | Hi, Your Ca++ is within normal limit, those drugs has little chance of causing hypercalcemia, anyway overweight is not a good for breast cancer survivor, You have to keep your BMI 25-30 for better control of disease, Consult your oncologist. | |
Q. I have some sort of allergy on penis head. What is it?
Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. I have two small affected areas on my penis head and it is not going away. They get dry as they regrow and sometimes, I peel off the dry part using a nail cutter. I am really concerned about this. It is not smooth as it used to be. I am going to attach photos for your reference. | Hi. I have read your question and I have also reviewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are most likely warts or condyloma acuminata which is an infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). The infection is usually acquired by sexual contact with an infected sexual partner. Are you sexually active? HPV infection (human papilloma virus). Genital warts. Electrocautery or radiofrequency ablation. Revert back with the detailed history to a dermatologist online.---> | |
Can Angioprim be taken for twitching in chest?
Hi this is george from pune. on diwali of 2009 i was admitted to a hospital with complaints of chest pain. The ECG was showing some patterns-abnormal. during treatment i got an injection i believe the process was called thrombolysis and monitored for a week at the hospital. I was prescribed the statins and blood thinners. i was regular with the medicines for sometime however over the last 8 months i have completely stopped. Noteworthy was that i lost about 10 Kgs with strict vegetarian diets and avoiding oils and other cholestrol sources. as of now i walk 5 kms a day and keep fit however sometime i feel a kind of a twitch in my chest. i was wondering should i give angioprim a try seems to be effective. Please advise | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, you should not take Angioprim tablet directly. Angioprim is having nitrate. It is anti angina drug and should be given only in cardiac chest pain. So we should first determine the cause for your chest twitching. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry for this cardiac disease and chest twitching and hence no need for Angioprim. So don't take without consulting your doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How can difficulty in folding the legs after a thigh injury be treated?
Hello, i am collins and i need help. I went to play basketball and i was crashed in my thigh with a friends knee. Its been over 4 weeks now but the muscle at the affected area has become very hard now and can feel it when i touch it. I find it difficult to sit, kneel, squat, or fold my leg. It has also affected my mobility in a way | Hi, Most probably there will be a tendon or ligament involvement. As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What are the symptoms of kidney stone?
an elderly friend has pain in low back and into left side; becoming unbearable. CT does not show anything like kidney stone, all internal female organs look o.k. cannot have mri as she has a pacer. does have some degenerative disc changes; but no compression fractures. any suggestions for cause or other testing that may identify issue would be helpful. she is 80 and not a complainer. had her own garden till this year. | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand her anxiety.To diagnose a stone,a plain CT scan is enough. MRI isn't done routinely.If no stone's seen,there's no stone present.An ultrasound-KUB is done first.Urine routine may show blood cells.Mostly the pain is likely due to disc changes. She's advised to have regular physiotherapy for the back pain.It would be good to write,if she's taking any other medication.If you've any other doubts,send them to me,as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. | |
Haved intestinal koch, abdominal tuberculosis, pain, tightened belly. Is there a solution to stop formation of ascites?
my dad is 62 years of age and he has intestinal Koch as well as abdominal tuberculosis. now he is admitted in hospital. he is suffering from abdominal pain and his belly got tight and stiffed. doctors found ascites. but this is for two time they found ascites from his abdomen. so is there any solution to stop the formation of it? pls tell me some remedy as soon as possible. | Hello, for the query to H.C.M.C. Abdominal tuberculosis , usually associated with ascites due to malnourishment ( poor hygiene & anemia). Ascites ( collection {deposition} of fluid in abdomen) depends upon many reasons, why it is ? Tapping is the only way till you find proper treatment. If deficiency of protein, anemia, fatty liver, cirrohsis of liver corrected properly this will not re-occurs again. Cause (s) must be treated , than you can hope for something good . Beside this you have to take proper treatment of tuberculosis that too complete treatment. Good luck. Dr. HET. | |
What causes severe abdominal pain despite being on Norco tablet?
Hi, I am experiencing moderate to heavy pain in my abddominal area. Front left side, about same height as my belly button. I thought it might be diverticulitis. Took Norco for the pain. Went to sleep(kinda). Woke up to pain. Seems too high to be diverticulitis. Not familiar with internal organs. Taking a deep breath puts pressure on the area. Any ideas? | Diverticulitis is a comparatively rare condition and should not be thought of as the first cause of pain unless you have a known history.To begin with the simplest cause can be a renal stone.I would suggest you to undergo an ultrasound study of the abdomen to have a look at the internal organs and rule out any sinister cause.I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to get back to me in case you have any more doubts. | |
Suggest treatment for flaky skin on the penis
My penis skin is scaly and it is peeling. I been apply all type of lubicant like lotion and vaseline. I been putting vaseline on it for 5 days and nothing happen. None medical vaseline. it started 3 month ago. I masturbate alot And I been stopping recently. I wear boxer both day time and night.I take very hot shower where the mirror get very foggy and long ones. | HelloI appreciate your concern At the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the conditionAny recent exposure to unprotected sex?Do you have any problem with urination like burning urination or increased frequency of urineIn my opinion you should clean it thoroughly with antiseptic solution and apply clotrimazole with betamethsone ointment for 2 to 4 weeks.Maintain good hygiene and be careful while masterbating, don't put much pressure or friction.Please feel free to ask for more clarification, I will be happy to help youBest wishes | |
Reddish blotches on the forearms in summer. Have itching. Allergy?
I'M AN ASIAN WOMAN FROM THE PHILIPPINES,OF 57 YEARS OLD,OF GOOD HEALTH,MY CONCERN IS THAT EVERY COMING OF THE SUMMER TIME MY SKIN IN THE FOREARMS(BOTH)ITCHES AND RED BLOCHES APPEARS,LIKE ECZEMA,IT HAS LITTLE PIGMENTATION LIKE A RINGWORM,I WASH IT EVERYTIME AND PUT SOME SKIN OINTMENT,HYDROCORTISONE 1% FOR ITCH,THEN WASH IT WITH MY SELSUN BLUE SHAMPOO WHEN ITS SO ITCHY,WHEN THE HOT SEASON IS DONE,MY ITCHY THING IS GONE TOO,I CANT EAT ANYTHING LIKE CHEESE,SEA FOOD,PORK FOR IT BECOME ITCHY,PLEASE HELP, | THESE ARE ALLERGIES IT START WITH THIS LIKE IN HOT WHEATHER AND IF YOU NEGLECT YOU CAN LAND INTO TROUBLE OF GETTING IN ALL SEASONSYOU SHOULD GO IN FOR ALLERGY TESTS TO FIND OUT CAUSE SO THAT YOU CA CURE ACCORDING TO CAUSEMEDICINES YOU ARE WRITTN ARE GOOD TO RELIEVE YOU TEMPORARILYYOU CAN USE TILL THET FAIL TO GIVE RESULTDONT TAKE PCM BUFEN ANALGESICS DIET SUPPLIMENTS VITAMINSUSE NON TOXIC SOAP SHAMPOO AND BODY APPLICATIONSBEWARE OF DYES AND HENNA | |
What causes raised triglycerides and low HDL?
i recently had a physical. i am 27 and 129 lbs about 5,8". My overall cholesterol overall was like 149 or 143. My HDL is 22 (low) and my triglycerides are 155 (high). then my vitamin D was extremely low. What health implications are posed here? Like what does this mean? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your triglycerides level is slightly high. However your HDL cholesterol level is very low. HDL is a good cholesterol. It is protective in heart disease. Low HDL is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. repeat your cholesterol level after a month. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What causes right-sided stiff neck, difficulty in concentration and headaches?
what would cause the following symptoms: stiff neck right side Difficulty focusing headache lower cranium right side above hairline nsaids pain delivers do not help at all cubital node swelling right side Clavicle itchy rash right side occurs on and off Extreme fatigue | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you would be having tension headache, I would advise you to consult a neurologist for this and he may if required order an MRIHope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. | |
Would tobacco intake cause small lump on the right bottom of the jawbone?
I have had a pain on the left side of my jaw and neck for about three weeks,it only hurts if I turn certain ways, or lift something heavy! I have found a small lump right at the bottom/back of my jawbone!!! Doctor thought it might be a bone chip??? I have chewed Tabacco for a number of years, should I be concerned of something much worse??? | HiWith respect to your query, I can say your oral and extra oral examination is not properly then coming to the lump it might be a lymph node coz of a tooth problem.coming to tobacco use I will definitely say plz stop it no means it is good for health infact it comprimises the oral health too. Even this could be the reason also | |
MRI shows dark ring T1 intensity consistent with hemosiderin staining, confirmed Cushing s disease. Medication ?
i had a mri last sept of the brain with n without contrast it showed a 2.5 enhancing mas with a dark ring T1 intensity consistent with hemosiderin staining. there is a loal mass effect on the hippoccampus. there is midline shift. Radiographic findings are consisistant with a cavernous malformation. i am still trying to get approved for medicaid. my questions that the three doctors i have seen prescribed looratabs the highest code 10.5 4x daily but the instructions for this rx say people with brain tumors, brin growths or brain injury should not the this rx . by the way if i do get approved and surgery is the only option this will be my third brain surgery i had 2 transsphenoidal in 1990 after it was confirmed ihad cushiness disease my question is what pain med. is best fir my condition/ | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have read your symptoms and MRI brain findings in details.Based on the MRI findings, there is a mass lesion in the brain, and most likely it is a vascular (related to blood vessels in the brain) mass lesion. It has already bled earlier (as evidenced by hemosiderin deposits) and there is a risk of bleeding in the future too. Common symptoms could be headaches, seizures (fits) and weakness of arm or leg if there is re bleeding in the mass lesion.So, I would think surgery is the best option for you.For headache relief, you can use tramadol or ibuprofen tablets.I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
What causes chest pain for a person having heart murmur history?
I'm having chest pains and it's worrying me. I had a heart murmur as a child but I was told it went away. But now that I'm 265 lbs I'm worried that it came back, or I have some other heart problem. I'd say every half hour or so it would feel like my heart is bubbling like there's gas in my heart. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should immediately consult doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out cardiac diseases. You had murmur in childhood and having obesity at present. So you are at risk of heart disease like arrhythmia. Arrhythmia can cause bubbling, gaseous feeling in chest area. So get done above mentioned tests. If all are normal than possibility of gaseous distention of stomach due to gastritis is more. So take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Loose weight. Avoid hot and spicy food. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Panic attacks, sweating, disorientation, stress. Taking zanax. History of depression, anxiety. Treatment?
HI. I am 36 years old (female) and have suffered from drepression and axiety panic attackes for the last 20 years. Over the last 3 years my panic attacks have gotten alot worse. I am on Zanax and wellburtrin now. I have notice that i am waking up in the middle of the night sweating and having attackes of panic and alittle dissoriented from it. My doctor wants me to go in for EKG test to see about seizers. Ive never known of ever having seizers at nite and from having panic attacks. I know i havnt had any seziers during the day either. I have alot of stress in my life right now, actually alot for the last sixteen years ( long story). Do you think I could be having seziers in my sleep by what Ive described of having panic during sleep or is it just anxiety? | Hi there ~ Panic attacks can be a very difficult thing to deal with and for you it is getting worse by the day. Zanax and Wellbutrin are not a good choice for the illness that you are suffering. I feel i.e. you have to see a doctor to make sure that your stresses are relieved with the right kind of medications. I think that you might benefit from relaxation techniques like yoga pranayama and such and regular daily activities. I hope this helps. Take care and have a nice day ! | |
How to treat a cavity of 4x2cm in right lung?
I have a cavity of 4cm by 2cm in my right lung, I am 33 years old. I was just discharged after being on antibiotics for 3 days IV, they think it may be an abscess. I have to wait 4 weeks before i can get in and see the respiratory specialist. He wants to see if being on heavy doses of antibiotics will clear it, if not i need further testing. If it was cancer, would this size be considered as early detection? I am a smoker and have been for 22 years, also grew up in a smoking household.I quit 4 days ago. I have had this since the beggining of the year, my GP thought it was pleurisy. Once i finished his course of antibiotics the pain came back (when I inhale a sharp shooting pain on my shoulder blade area) I have to wait 4 weeks and i am so scared. | Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern in depth .* There are different possibilities as - lobular abscess - segmental tumor - pulmonary tuberculosis - others* Advisable to get CT thorax with contrast for better evaluation .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Regards . | |
Suggest diet plans for chronic jaundice of level 1.1
Hi, age 19, weight around 52kg and height 5'6".iam suffering from jaundice since last 2months.jaundice level is 1.1 in july and in aug is 0.8 but at 11 aug it became 1.1 again.appetite is pretty good.i did masturbate yestarday then in evening i just didn't felling not that much good just like before and hands quite shivering from next day.2 days later shivering low down.but iam little bit sick sometime don't know why. Sir tell me something what to eat. | Hi thanks for contacting HCM.Noted you have high bilirubin since many days....You might have hepatitis and now recovering....Hepatitis can lead fever and described symptomSo if cause not investigated then first rule out cause for jaundice by USG , liver enzymes study and viral marker study...Here are dietary advise.....Low fat and less fried food....In breakfast include one fruit like apple, mango , papaiya etc.Skimmed milk with honey Taken....In lunch salad , green leafy veg useful...In mid afternoon apple juice , sugar Cain juice or coconut water taken....In evening vegetable soup also taken...Avoid alcohol if having habit....Junk food avoided.Trans fat diet like burger , cheese , baked pestries , meat avoided....With keeping this in mind consult doc after few day as follow up.Take care.....Dr.Parth | |
Reason for low red blood cell count in the body?
My Drs..took blood.. In October last year I had normal blood counts..Great to be exact. But in December/January 2013 I took it again as I retired out fom the Air Force and lost weight working at a Big Box Store..Stressed too, making a big change..Non smoking, non drinker etc..Soda occassionally, but red blood cells were just slightly low..I had lost 10lbs working at the big box store. I was concerned with Cancer and the Dr. said...White blood cells and the entire cBC plus a Tcell test was normal. The MRI i had in October was normal..What does red blood cell low count mean. can it mean dehydration too? And how often should I have my blood work done.. I am 46 | HiThanks for posting your query on Healthcare MagicIn clinical practice we use hemoglobin level to assess adequate red blood cells. Low hemoglobin mean anemia. Therefor marginally low red blood cells are insignificant you can repeat complete hemogram to have clear idea. Dehydration does not decrease red blood cell count rather severe dehydration cause apparent increase in hemoglobin levelI did not get which part of MRI scan you had so I cannot comment on it.Hope this answers your query. l | |
What causes swelling and discomfort in the fingers?
Hi! My daughter had wrist fracture surgery on 01/13/2017 with plates and screws. Her incision is healed and she is going thru therapy. She has noticed in the last week that her middle and index fingers are swollen at cuticle area and fingernails are not growing on these fingers. She has slight discomfort around first knuckle and around cuticle. Is this anything to be concerned about? | Hello, I have studied your case history.You will need X ray of wrist.Clinical examination is important to rule out ligament injuryAnother possibility of mild subclinical infection.For these symptoms analgesic like ibuprofen and chymotrypsin medication can be started.Apply crepe bandage over hand and wrist . Do ice fomentation and take rest Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. | |
Breathing through the nose, sneezing. High eosinophil count in the past. Should I b e worried?
hi doctor! I have been sneezing continuosly since morning.. I have trouble in breathing from nose too at night while I sleep, i usually have to sleep from my mouth as my nose remains blocked . Since it is getting colder day by day, its getting worse. Last year this time i had got my blood test done in which it said that my eosonophil count is high. please suggest whta i should do | hello and welcome to HCM! your sign and symptoms indicate towards you having allergic rhinitis. patient usually has running nose, repeated episode of sneezing watery eyes, headaches, etc. for an acute attack antihistamines are the drug of choice (cetirizine-zyrtec 10mg once daily). you can use an intranasal corticosteroid for blocked nasal passages mometasone nasal spray-nasonex,200mcg one spray each nostrils daily. also you can use montelukast 10mg (montair)daily at bed time as prophylaxis. hope this helps Wishing you best of health. take care | |
What causes a dark spot on the jaw?
My husband had a dark spot on his jaw on a dexa scan, even the tech pointed it out to my husband after doing the scan a 2nd time. What does it mean when all of the spine in good and dark, but the spot on his jaw was dark just below his eye? He is 46 yr old white male, who is dealing with several lower back procedure and pain. Cat scan showed possible hole in hip. Doc ordered dexa just in case there actually was something more than just a shadow on film. | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, Dark spot on the jaw could be pigmenetation, scar or anything else such lesions require a clinical examination to determine it and to plan the actual treatment.Take care! | |
Suggest treatment for lump in the sternum
I have noticed that I have a hard lump on my sternum. It doesn't hurt but it seems to be getting larger. Also, I have arthritis that is getting worse and I am having pain in most of my joints, including hands, arm, hips and shoulders. I am taking tramidol and hydrocodone for pain. | Respected user , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Seems sebaceous cyst or lipoma over sternum region Needs confirmation by clinical examination or at least high resolution clinical photograph of the same to evaluate it in depth with further treatment guidelines .* Till then continue pain killers .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for further assistance .Regards . | |
What could cause a swollen lump on the right side of the abdomen?
Good day, I have a swollen lump on my tummy (right hand side), I consulted the doctor before and he said it was hernia. few months after that I was diagnosed with ulcers and they are very painful. I went to another doctor and I explained to him all the diagnosis but he had a different opinion, he ruled out hernia and suspects gastrointestinal tract. I have both symptoms of ulcers, hernia and gastrointestinal tract. Now the lump gets sore and painful and sometimes feels itchy. please advice what could be the problem. Many thanks | Hello, * Itchy lump can be inflammation over the skin area of the lump, otherwise, hernia never itches. * For the confirmation of a hernia, ultrasound of the soft tissue is the best way to detect the underlying defect size and further management accordingly. However, if you can provide me with your reports in follow up, I can enlighten the issue further precisely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon | |
Suggest treatment for chest infection
I think i have a chest infection or possibly pnuemonia. 3 weeks ago i had a dry cough, so took some cough medicine and it cleared up. saturday night i had a pounding headache and chest pains and only what i can describe as a barking cough. a cough thats so deep it hurts but not much phleym is being produced. im not coughing all the time but when i do, i never get much mucas of my chest and when i do its dark green. ive had sickness and diarreoah on the sunday and monday and my chest just wont stop hurting. i had a temperature on the tuesday with a headache and just took paracetamol and tried to sleep it off as ive had no sleep. yesterday its gotten seemingly worse, with pain radiating into my back, and on both sides of my ribs. i didnt get much sleep last night as it felt so tight i couldnt breathe very well. ive gotten up this morning with back ache and in the middle of my chest it hurts so bad when i breathe generally, and when i breathe in and cough. please help me i cant get to a doctor as i have work, and unfortuantly we ar enot allowed any sick time | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* The narrated symptoms indicate substantial amount of underlying respiratory infection .* Rather than uttering you have no time for your body from work , just reach to a doctor for x-ray chest and further management ; so that you can revert back early to your work .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .Regards . | |
Allergic reaction to shellfish, the rashes, sore throat, headache have reduced. Knees,elbows, fingers painful. Prescribed pain killers and antihistemine. Symptoms persist?
i had an allergic reaction to shellfish, the rashes, sore throat and headache have all gone but my knees, elbows ,some of my fingers are very painful to the extent that I can barely lift a cup and struggled tl get out of bed. the symptons have lasted nearly a week. I was told by my doctor to take painkillers and piriton anti histemine. i have done so. Do i need to worry that these symptoms persist? | Hi, the allergic symptoms were due to the shell fish, and the superfecial symptoms have come down, first, then the deeper structures like joints may take some time for cure. I to my patients with such symptoms prescribe levocitrizine, prednisolone, and antibiotics and anti inflamatories for cure. Thank you. | |
Numbness in thumb during strength training. What causes this?
I started feeling numbness on my right thumb during my strength training workout yesterday. It hasn t gone away. What causes this and should I be concerned. Furthermore, how long might this last. I have been working out with a trainer the last 5 weeks and have never experienced this before. However, we did a new exercise yesterday when I did experience this. | hi there, sometimes stertorous workout, may lead to nerve and tissue injury which causes such problem, i would advice you to give some rest to the thumb that is troubling you plus, you can take physiotherapy and some vit, also see a neurologist . | |
Back pain. MRI shows change in vertebra. Taking novartis nasal spray. Advice the necessary test to be done?
My mother (50 yr) is suffering from back pain . MRI detected a slight change in D12 vertebra but no injury happened. She was advised a Novartis Nasal Spray and been taking it from past 45 days but their is no relief. Now some doctor want to do a Bio scan and one doctor have advised some blood test like TC/DC, ESR , TB PCR. Please advise the necessary test required to detect BONE TB and what all disease can occur as per symptoms defined above. | Hi, . Dorsal spine involvement is a common association of spinal tuberculosis or Pott's spine. If there is associated ongoing fever, reduced appetite, loss of weight or previous tuberculosis/tuberculosis exposure, tuberculosis is most likely. Blood counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, DNA PCR and montoux test are the initial set of investigations that would be needed. Other causes could be degenerative osteoporosis / tumour / secondary metastatic lesions. Bone scans will be able to differentiate and rule them out. Hope this information is helpful. Regards | |
Does water splashed from toilet seat cause infection?
hi, yesterday i went ruby falls there i used the public rest room thrice.always i do one thing i dont sit on the toilet seat.but yesterday when i went to toilet i saw toilet seat was dirty and wet and some water splush on my skin . but i dont remember whether it splush on my vagina or not.but i had cleand my vagina and that portion with toilet paper . now i'm scared about infection. | Hi,There are all chances of having infection due to using this dirty toilet.But as you washed parts with plenty of plane water, nothing to worry.Now clean local part with antiseptic lotion.Ok and take care. | |
Have kidney and bladder pain. Taking Levaquin, Keflex. Have lupus. Should I go to ER?
Hi I have 50 uwbc 5 RBC constant kidney and bladder pain. On 10/30 my uwbc was 10 so I did ten days of 500mg of levaquin. On Saturday it was 16-20uwbc and started 1500 mg of keflex. Today has the 50 plus now added RBC and have been put on cipro. I also have lupus. Do I need to go to the ER for a ct scan or better testing in stead of just constantly changing medications? | HiThanks for your query.We need to do more tests to find out what is going on.I would recommend that you do a urine c/s and an ultrasound or a CT scan of the kidneys and bladder.Based on the results, we could plan the further course of action.Hope this helpsGood luck | |
What causes severe pain in the neck after a root canal treatment?
my daughter is 39. She had been told she needed a root canal by a dentist, who then ended up filling her tooth in several places and afterward she discovered there was a hole in another tooth next to the tooth he fixed. She has had sever neck pain and her tooth still hurts badly. she's been to urgent care, hospitals been on many doses of antibiatics. She is now having flu symptoms, going to a new dentist today so he can check out her tooth. Yesterday she had a CATscan done at UC Hospital and the only thing that showed up was a slightly enlarged lymphnode in her neck. She has an appt. w/an ENT tomorrow to look into that, but her pain has been unbarable. any advice? | Hello,It is clear that the infection in the tooth is still present, and is not resolved even after treatment. It is the cause for pain in a tooth that is radiating to the neck. Enlarged lymph nodes are also appearing to be due to tooth infection only. The enlarged lymph node is another cause of pain in the neck due to infection and inflammation. So my suggestion is to consult an endodontist and get evaluated. The teeth need to be properly treated with root canal treatment and in case if there is gross decay, then it has to be removed. It should be followed by a course of antibiotics and painkillers. For now, if the pain is severe, she can take Ketorolac or Tramadol for relief from pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora | |
What causes persistent pain and pressure in the head despite treating sinusitis?
My sinuses are open, nose is running yet I still have pressure and pain. Pain is in the front under eyes, middle forehead and back head and neck. Had swollen glands under tongue outward, up to ears. Have been on antibiotics for 4 days now. Started Flonase 4 days ago. Low grade fever, 99.5 off and on. Sore throat is gone and glands have receded. | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that open sinuses, runny nose and pain and pressure under the eyes and middle of the forehead seems to be most probably due to inflammation and infection in sinuses leading to Sinusitis and as there are large sinuses present in the forehead and cheek area therefore there is pain and pressure experienced..Fever and swollen lymph nodes is also due to infection..I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..Avoid spicy and chilled foods..Do warm compresses around nostrils..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
How to get pregnant after repeated miscarriages?
hi doctor Good day!, i am shoaib, i have been married for last two years, my wife got pregnant second month after marriage, but miscarriged, second time after a year she got pregnant again but hear bean did not come and she miscarriaged again within 7th or 8th week, this time our doctor is giving her ivf-c injections every week and tell us that by this injection she will conceive but nothing happens, she had his periods recently....we are very worried can u please help us | do hb1ac. ..antiphosphospolipid antibody test..anti cardiolipin antibody test...take folic acid regularly. ..den do take aspirin 75mg after getting cardiac activity ..now do serum tsh and serum prolactin den do follicular study after taking clomiphene from day two den follicle size increase to 18 mm den rupture den iui for early results | |
Is it safe to take wine after treated allergic reaction to nuts?
Hi, My bday party is Saturday, 11/6/10; however, 11/3/10, I had a severe allergic reaction to nuts. I was given steroids, pepcid and benadryl at hospital. I was sent home with 40 mg of prednisone 2x a day or 4 days, 40 mg of pepcid 2 x a day and benadryl 25 - 50mg every 4 - 6 hours. I went to allergist who gave me a script to ween off prednisone. For 11/5/10 - 30mg, 11/6/10 - 20mg, 11/7/10 - 10mg, 11/8/10 - 5mg (end). My question, the "caution category" on the prescription info sheet doesn't indicate if I could consume a glass (or two) of wine on 11/6/10; is it safe to consume 1 or 2 glasses of wine on 11/6/10? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe alcohol should not be used if you are still currently using the medication.The benadryl would have sedative effect and this would be worse with the use of alcohol.In addition, alcohol can affect the stomach to cause gastritis which can also occur with the steroids.When the medication has been discontinued, then you can use alcohol.I hope this helps | |
What causes vertigo with low blood sugar?
Hello Dr. Grief, I may have an imbalance issue or perhaps vertigo. problem directs itself to my ears which when checked last couple of days appears to have no wax or infections. do feel like the room turns sometimes, and have checked my blood pressure - all normal. but do have a low blood sugar and have to eat frequent small portions hope you can provide some guidance here? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Low blood sugar means the amount of sugar level in your blood is below normal. The brain and other organs in the body require sugar for metabolism and proper functioning. If the sugar levels go below normal then there is compromise in the functioning of the organs. The brain consumes a good amount of sugars in blood as its requirement. If it does not get this nutrient then there will be delay or sluggish functioning in the brain. This is known as hypoglycemia. When the brain function is below normal at that time a person starts getting warning signals in the form of dizziness and vertigo. | |
What causes irregular heart beat?
well sometimes ill be sitting, standing or walking and out of nowwhere it feels like my heart juss suddenly hesistates to beat...so it will hesistate then beat what could this be? | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Nevertheless, I would recommend performing some tests in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia or metabolic disorders: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance - complete blood count for anemia. A 24-48 ECG Holter monitoring would help exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. If these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your complaints. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Suggest treatment for premature ventricular contraction
i am 50 year old male, smoker, i have had most of my life occasional fluttering and when i feel my pulse, it will skip a beat or two. as i have gotten older the episodes of rapid pulse then skipping beats have increased. my hdl and ldl levels normal, so are stress test, i even had a heart cath, and even though i was told only thing found was "minor" plaque(and told to take simvastatin, which i am not sure i want to do that what with the side effects being what they are) what would cause these palpitations and skipping beats? | Hello there I have read through your question and it seems to me that you are having Arrhythmia. It is caused due to defect in the functioning of the pacemaker of the heart. It can be detected on 24 hour holter monitoring. Hi you are having Arrhythmia you will need to take anti arrythmics or get a pacemaker inserted depending on the severity of your condition. Also please quit smoking as it will aggravate your condition and also increases plaque formation in arteries. Simvastatin is used to control cholesterol levels and do not have any side effects. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact. | |
What causes pain in heart after eating?
My son who is 23 says his heart hurts after eating, he is in college and I think he is under stress but he says no...what could this be? He did go to a doctor in Madison but I was wondering if we should get a second opinion. His hands also went dumb and he had a night of throwing up. Thank you | hello thereI understand your concernI feel your son is suffering from reflux disease caused perhaps by junk food and stress levels.A few days of domperidone will helpHope that works | |
Suggest treatment for swollen foot and ankles
Yes, I have some swelling of foot top and ankles. This rarely happens. Have had more salt than usual diet, wondering if that might be the cause. Supposed to take a 2 hr. flight on Sunday, if still slightly swollen, I have compression socks the t I have used for long flights. I have a history of varicose veins | Dear patient varicose veins may be the reason for swelling in both legs. Slight swelling is not the contraindication for long term flight. You can continue with journey. Apply lower limb stocking. Venous doppler of the lower limbs should be done to confirm diagnosis. Visit to vascular surgeon can be done if swelling persists or increases. | |
Q. Suffering from depression & taking medicines, how long will the treatment last?
Hi doctor, My son, who is 15 years old, started studying at a renowned entrance exam coaching center from last year. His mother has accompanied him since then. However, we noticed that he is suffering from depression. Immediately, he was referred to a psychiatrist. He also underwent some counseling sessions by an expert counselor. For about 2 to 3 months, his studies were almost none, although he used to attend the classes. In the meantime, he was also averse to attend the classes. Gradually, he started attending the classes regularly. Later on, apart from attending regular classes (5 to 6 hours), he studies for about 2 to 2.5 hours per day regularly. Now, it seems that he is alright. But, still, he is not that dedicated to studies the way he was used to before the depression. As per our perception he is alright now and should gradually devote more time to study. His treatment is still going on. Now, we are skeptical about how far the treatment will last. Is it because of the pills that he is not that much interested in studies? The doctor is not properly guiding us. What we should do? How far this treatment will still go on? Where to stop this treatment? Is this treatment on right track? Please guide us. The case papers are attached herewith. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concern. Your son is a 15 year old student and has been diagnosed with depressive disorder for the last one year. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> | |
Can stones be detected during a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
While they are doing laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, can they tell if there are stones in the ducts immediately or do they usually find out ahead of time? Does a sonagram show stones in the ducts? If so can they remove them right then while in surgery, instead of waiting to see if they create problems later? | Hello, Acute cholecystitis due to gallstones may need surgical excision after controlling the Infection. If stone obstructing the bile duct may need ERCP removal. If stone in the gallbladder asymptomatic may not need surgery. Yes,they may find out by ultrasound abdomen or CT abdomen. Only after scan they will plan for procedure unless it is emergency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regard Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialists | |
What causes sharp twinges near pelvic bone?
Hello, I seem to have a sharp twinges (not really painful) on left side between top of thigh and pelvic bone. It feels like it is right in the artery or vessel - whatever it is that is there. It kind of pulsates when I touch the artery. It is not painful but a twinge sensation. I do a lot of running and I am 65 years old.Don t feel like it is anything but muscular but not sure.Any ideas? | It might be a piriformis muscle spasm which caused twinges.or might be some vascular prb I am not so sure bcs need to be examined. But if you feel it is muscular prb you search for periformiss muscle streatching and do stretching.apply hot pack. | |
Face dark in colour. Used skin lite, wounded. Suggest a fairness cream?
i am somewhat dark in colour. could you please suggest me some fairness cream without side effects. My sister is using skin lite. now she is very fair. but i used that. my skin was wounded. So i stopped that. now it is okay. so please suggest me some fairness cream. from neck onwards i am so fair except face. so please do me needful. i from cuddalore in tamilnadu | Hi, One should always try to achieve one's constitutive skin colour as how much hard one tries a person with dusky complexion cannot become fairer by applying creams. Do not apply creams containing hydro quinine, steroids and tretinoin just to achieve a fairer skin tone as in long run it will harm your skin irreversibly. Just to have a good skin tone, use a good sunscreen with SPF more than 40 in between 10 am to 4 pm and repeat it every three to four hours if out in sun. One can use mild skin creams containing Kojic acid ,liquorice, arbutin , vitamin c, vitamin b3 and vitamin b5 on daily basis to improve one's skin tone. Also few sessions of chemical peels can be taken to exfoliate the skin and improve the skin tone. Similarly mesotherapy with vitamin c and glutathione can improve the skin colour to certain extent. However, as a doctor I would always promote a skin regime to have a healthy glowing even toned skin rather than striving for a fairer skin.Take care. | |
What can cause abdominal pain, nausea and hands turned blue?
Okay here's the deal. I've had bloods tests done one for type of parasite caused by eating raw meat and from the dominican, two other ones for bowel dieases (chrones diease) I don't know the other one , one for ciliac and I'm waiting on my parasite tests ... Now all my tests came back negative and I'm quite in patient , so I've been have abdominal pains including vomiting 1-3 times a day 7 is the max so far . I can keep some foods down but not most. I have been having headaches and pain just under my ribs , I've been feeling very fatigued and it gets worse when I swim (I'm a competitive swimmer) and just today my hands went blue kinda like a bruise looking . Please help . | Hi.Thanks for your query.Read and understood your problems.You have got abdominal pains, vomiting, headache and pain under the ribs.Getting fatigues and getting worst if you swim.Tests done for parasites, Crohn's and Celiac and looks to be negative as per the history you have given. This looks to be due to intestinal infection and I would advise the following :5-day course of an antibiotic, metronidazole, probiotic ans symptomatic as per problemsPlenty of oral fluids.Bed rest- no swimming till you get alright.Once the body gets proper medicines ans the circulation is well improved, the hands will not turn blue again. | |
What can cause a baby's skin tone to tan?
H My daughter is 2.5 years now. when she was born she was fair but now she has tanned a lot, her face is fair but rest of the body has tanned. I hear saffron in milk is good to get a fair complexion. Can you please tell me what should be the proportion of saffron in milk for such small kids ( how many strands in how much ml of milk?) can you please also let me know any other alternate treatments, Thanks and regards Hitakshi | Hi dear Welcome to the HCM.It is not proven that saffron has got any role Hyperpigmentation has got any role with.Color of the skin is determined with the presence of a skin pigment called melanin.In the sun pigment spreads and makes the person tanned. In the dark the pigment shrinks and make the person fair complexioned.Hope the query is answered.Thankx | |
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 sweating and numbness in fingers after a hernia surgery
My son had a hernia repair last wednesday, he is on co-codamol, antibitocs and neurofen, he has been sweating all night (sheets are wet) and his hands are cold and fingers went a little numb, and he has a temperature, he is not eating and not very mobile, and still in pain. Is this this normal? | HelloThanks for query .Your son has undergone surgery for hernia repair few days back and has pain at the site of surgery .fever,sweating and rigors.All these symptoms suggest infection of the wound .Please consult operating General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and get following basic test done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Haemogram with total WBC count 2) Open one or two stitches and send pus or infected material for culture and sensitivity test to trace out the organisms causing infection .This will help to take appropriate antibiotic to control infection 3) Take anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .4) Draining out all the infected material and dressing the wound daily will help in healing the wound fast .Dr.Patil.. | |
What can explain the swelling and soreness of tooth?
i have braces, and my back tooth has been soo swollen since this morning, I did not notice nothing wrong when i brushed my teeth this morning.not until i got to work, ( i ate a bagel on the way to work) and i noticed that the rubber band i need to wear were hurting and thats when i realized my gums were huge around one tooth soo swollen it was in between the wire,and then through out the day the gums around the teeth around it started swollen as well. Then later on my jaw has been a bit sore since. I have brushed like 6 times then cant floss but have used the little floss picks for braces,and rinsed with a braces irritation wash. and it has not gone down, | Thanks for sharing your concern with Health Care Magic...!Swelling around the gum during orthodontic treatment is very common, however this id due to reduced oral hygiene while having braces in your mouth. It is advised to use any commercially available mouth rinses to keep that area clean, you can also get one round of scaling (Cleaning) done by your dentist.regardsDr Raju | |
What causes severe fatigue, brain fog and memory loss?
I have Extreme fatigue and worse fatigue upon exertion. I have inflammation and all my joints with pain, nausea, diarrhea regularly Brain fog memory problems muscle spasms sometimes I lose use of my hands, I feel dizzy most times other times seems like my eyes spin sometimes I will seems I walk like I m drunk. Anytime I have to do anything I have to sleep to make up for it, when walking I can get pains and my feet we re ankles that can stop in my tracks | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder or a connective tissue disorder (considering the joint and muscle pain). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical check up and some tests to investigate for the possible causes underlying your symptoms: - a complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation- blood electrolytes- vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction- Rheumatoid factor levels- Anti-nuclear antibody levels- a nerve conduction study to exclude possible neuropathy. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida | |
Suggest treatment for bump on collar bone
Hi I discovered a small hard pointy bump on my right collar bone closest to my arm. I ve always had boney collar bones but this is new and noticeable. It wasn t tender at first but days later it is. I lift and run ritually and I m only a 25 year old male. I m also sick, random sneezes light sore throat, cold sores What should I do? | Welcome to health care magic. 1.There are two possibilities of chest pain - could be musculoskeletal pain in first place followed by the lung pathologies.2.To confirm if there is any bony abnormalities - chest x-ray will be investigation of choice.3.X-ray will able to detect ant lung pathologies followed by collar bone / clavicle abnormalities as you suspect.4.Sore throat and cold are more of features of viral / bacterial infection of throat.5.Suggest to see your GP and get a chest x-ray done, that will help to diagnose and treat accordingly.Good luck.Hope i have answered your query,any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. |
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