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What causes a bruise on the thigh with a hard lump?
I developed a deep bruise on my L thigh (unknown cause, didn't fall or hit it) with a hard lump in it. The bruise is fading, but the lump is still there and my entire leg hurts now. It's been 2 weeks since I noticed the bruise. Could this be a blood clot or hematoma? Anything I can do to speed the healing process? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some organized hematoma. You should go for ultrasound examination of lump and fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. 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. | |
Diagnosed with Syrinx and now have tingling in face and difficulty gripping. How to manage this condition?
I have 2 syrinx in my spine. One at my C5-C7 (3mm) and one at my T6-T12 (8mm x 7mm). I am having a lot of sensations in my arms & even trouble feeling like i have good grip at times. my cheeks seem to have tingling as well, among other minor complaints. I am afraid of paralysis and symptoms getting worse. The sites i see says surgery is not preferred but what should I expect from here on? | hello there! Thank you for asking. Syringomyelia is a condition which tkae years to progress. And no medical condition or prevention deterrence can help it , Surgery is the only way out. Of course treating early infections and Managing weight and trauma can prevent complications or at least delay them. Simple NSAIDs and Skeletal muscle relaxants will help in mediine.But see the neurosurgeon for surgical opinion and see physiotherapists, urologists and endocrinologist for managing associated complications or preventing them.RegardsS khan | |
Unable to open mouth after getting tooth cavity filled. Normal?
Hi, I got two cavities filled over a week ago. My dentist did numb me a couple of times throughout the procedure. Now my tooth feels better, but i am not able to open my mouth wide at all. Eating has become difficult because the simple task of eating a burger/sub is pretty much impossible. Is this normal? Is some of the medicine from the injection still in my tooth/jaw area? Thanks | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,I would like to tell you that there should not be any problem in opening and closing of mouth after getting your tooth filled, according to your symptoms i suppose that there could a presence of any high point or there could be presence of small haematoma due multiple injections.I would like to encourage you to get a thorough checkup done by the concerned Dentist.Take lukewarm saline rinses.Take a course of multivitamin suplements.If it is a nerve damage it takes a time of six months to year to heal.If there are presence of high points can be trimmed by the Dentist.Hope you find this as helpful,Regards. | |
Suggest treatment for urachal cyst in an infant
hi, I have a son he is 18 months old and is being diagnosed with urachal cyst we have done all the test ultra sound , MRU , Sistoscopy according to these test there is one ballon like structure with 7-8 mm size and when his urenal bladder is full it does not cause any problem but when he urinates he cries and reports are showing that baloon like structure is collapsing on the bladder neck which is causing problem . Dr advised us to go for surgery . Is this problen is covered in mediclaims because he is getting infections again and again | urachal cyst is congenital malformation which cause problem due to compression of structures around it. it need removal by surgery. in govt setup this will come under free treatment. | |
Have numbness in hand and ear, eye discharge. Prescribed Maxgalin and Storvas. Feeling drowsy, weakness.
Hi, I am Seema, aged 36 yrs. For the last 10 days, I am suffering numbness in my left hand and arm alongwith numbness in my left ear and continuous flow of water from my left eye. I went to consult a physician who got my ECG and cervical X-ray done, which were alright. I was asked to get cholestril and TSH done. TSH level was 10.15, as against the highest acceptable level of 5.5. Cholestrol was ok. I was prescribed Maxgalin M 75 and Storvas 10 with Eltroxin 50 mg (I was taking 25 mg for last one yr). When things didnt improve, I went to see a neurologist who got NCV done. He told that I ma suffering with some Canal Syndrome, wherein the main nerve supplying blood to the hand is getting pressed. I need to take same medicines for 6 mnths, else surgery is suggested. Pls suggest as I am feeling a lot drowsy and inactive the whole day and not able to go to office as I am experiencing a lot of weakness. Are the medicines alright ? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Most likely, you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In this condition, the medical nerve is compressed at the level of wrist. Blood flow is normal in this condition. Thyroid disease is a risk factor for CTS. Maxgalin (pregabalin) is a medicine to relieve nerve pain. As per your description, you do not have pain, you only have numbness. So, maxgalin may not be required. Drowsiness and dizziness are common side effects of maxgalin. Storvas (atorvastatin) is a medicine to lower the cholesterol. As your cholesterol is normal, then why are you prescribed this drug? Please discuss these issues with your neurologist. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
Can a plate fitted in cheek be removed through keyhole surgery?
Hi, I have a plate in my cheek that was fitted a week and a half ago, is it reasonable to ask for it to be taken out at some point as I can feel it through my skin and it makes me feel queasy! Also, do the screw holes in my skull heal over when the screws are removed? and is the operation keyhole or do they need to open up the same sized cut in my mouth they made when fixing my cheekbone? | Hello, It will depends on the size of the plate and screw. I would recommend you to let the surgeon decide if minimal invasive surgery could help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician | |
Q. What is the cause for pain and swelling after mouth injury?
Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I bit my mouth while eating and my jaw hurts since yesterday evening. It is swollen, and now it is whitish yellow in color. It is painful and it has become worse. Do you have any clue of what this might be? | Hi. There might be some infection in the affected area. At times, pain and swelling can be due to inflammation. So, my suggestion is to consult a dentist and get evaluated. For now, take some anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses over the swelling. Take soft diet. Suck ice to reduce inflammation. Hope this helps. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
Have swollen eyelid. Diagnosed as allergy. Taken antihistamine. Noticed blood in nose. What's wrong?
I have a swollen eyelid and it has been reoccuring for three months. I have consulted an EENT docotr and his dignosis was merely an allergy . Thus i was taking an antihistamine for medication . But still it reoccurs after a week. Just this week, I noticed a blood in my nose whenever i blow. What is wrong with me? please help me. | signs of sinuses as the euye is also involved in sinuses there is [pressure in eyesand blood is sign of sinusitisyou can now start with metronidazole 200 mg for 7 day to counter infection if anytake fexofenadine 120 mg bdapply neomycin h eye ointment in nose bdyou can also apply on swollen lid2 drops of sea water in each nose at nightanti allergic eye drops in eyemefanic acid tab for fever or pain3 wkget xray pns waters view and treat to precent further recurence | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What does severe backache on the left side indicate?
Hello! I started having sharp pain on the left side of my back. I have tried icy hot , a hot shower and a heating pad. I have also been urinating more, but I am a diabetic type 2. Should I be concerned about a kidney infection or is it just possible muscle pain. I don t recall pulling anything but have been doing an execive amount of cleaning. Thank you | hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.Common Causes of Lower Left Back Pain:-1.Bulging or herniated discs.2.Muscle spasms.3.Pulled back muscle.4.Muscle imbalances.5.Muscle strain, injury or trauma to the back muscles, ligaments or joints.6.Trigger points.7.Stress / Negative emotions.If lower left back pain is particularly severe, it may be an indication of a herniated or ruptured disc, or sciatica.Recommended Treatments for Lower Left Side Back Pain:-1.Muscle Balance Therapy.2.Massage Therapy.3.Trigger Point Therapy.4.Inversion / Decompression Therapy.5.Acupuncture / Acupressure.6.Use a Back Support or Cushion.7Relaxation, Meditation.8.Dietary improvements (ie. reducing foods that cause inflammation like dairy, wheat / gluten, sugar, nightshades).9.Drink more clean, filtered water.Left Side Back Pain Prevention:-1. While walking and sitting, keep a relatively upright posture2. When lifting objects (heavy or light), always lift with the legs-never bend from the waist3 .Exercise; focus on working out the muscles in the core (abdomen and back)4. Daily Stretching. Hope i was helpful.Have a healthy day. | |
Suggest medication for a crippling pain in the stomach
my wife has crippling pain in her stomach, she had Endemetriosis when she was younger and had the surgery to remove it, she has had two children since and has recently begun the contraceptive pill. however she had missed two days this last month. could missing the pill cause such cramps or could the Endemetriosis return? | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. Missing the pill may not cause cramps;The return of Endometriosis can cause pains. But there are other reasons which have to be considered, such as:Ovarian cyst as you have correctly suspected.SalpingitisPID- Pelvis Inflammatory DiseaseSevere enteritis Appendicitis I would suggest you the following:Take your wife to the Gynecologist who would examine her internally by per-abdominal and per-vaginal examination; this give a clinical diagnosis and to be supplemented by ultrasonography or a CT scan of abdomen.A diagnostic laparoscopy and procedure as needed can help a diagnosis and a proper treatment as well . | |
What causes frequent heart palpitations?
I am feeling heart palpitation once in every 10 min frm last 2 -3 days. I am 28 male and apparently in good health with no heart disease history. Few months back i had done my cbc where mild hypochromic reported and doctor advised me iron supplements. I had taken few doses and left the medicine due to stomach unease. | Dear Sir,In your age usually heart palpitations are benign and without any serious abnormality.Causes can be stress, excessive amount of caffeine, smoking, little sleep or dehydration.I would advise you try to regulate your lifestyle, eat healthy and palpitations will disappear gradually.Wishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, | |
What causes nausea,joint pains,hand numbness and low grade fever?
help to see if I have lyme disease I think I have been mis diagnosed with CFS I am a 21 year old female 5-3 140lbs in good health other than for 7 years I have been really tired and have have joint pain hands stay numb almost constant nausa and vomit 3-4 times a week for no reason. Cant get enough sleep stay tired all the time. Run a low grade feaver alot. Head aches , Can not remember a tick bite but about 7 years ago when all this started I moved to a new house and spent alot of time in the woods. I have been to count less docs and have all brushed it off have had liver test galbladder test any sugestions just in my research and the time line that all this started it seems to be more likley than anything | As per your symptoms, your condition seems to be ranging in between chronic infectious and chronic rehmatological disease, you need proper investigation to be diagnosed specifically. it might be two condition running simultaneously, what you do is to do all basic labs, and disease specific test, which can only be recomended by rehmatologist. thank you | |
Is there any method other than surgery for tumor in the head ?
is the re any metord to remove tumur from head wtith out operation is ther any methord to remove turmur from brain with out operation | hello brain tumour treatments have become really advanced these days. but to know whether a tumour can be removed with minimal surgery or chemotherapy or stereotactic laser etc it is essential to know the location and size of the tumour.it would be difficult to comment otherwise. hope this is helpful. | |
Is it possible to have extra rib that causes slight pain?
So my ribs more towards my stomach stick out. My mother brought me to a doctor when I was younger and he said I had an extra rib. It's usually kind of tender and sometimes when I laugh, it feels like it pulls on something and causes some light pain for a few seconds. Do you agree that this is an extra rib? If so, how will this affect me and what should I do if it starts hurting again? | Hi,There are chances of extra ribs in some persons. As your doctor had examined you and confirmed it. Extra ribs usually go undetected if there is no symptom associated with it. There is no harm in having it. If you experience much discomfort then consult your doctor for its removal surgically otherwise leave it as it is.Regards | |
Swollen jaw under ear causing tingling while eating from that side. What could be the cause?
Hello, i have begun to get a swollen jaw right under my left ear. It s only on the left side and doesn t cause much pain. I have a weird sensation like tingling when i eat something on that side. My teeth don t hurt at all and yes i do have my wisdom teeth in and have had them since i was 18 years old. I am now 36. This is the first time this has occurred. I also sleep on my left side most of the time and was wondering if this could be a cause. | hello dearyou look like you are having parotid salivary gland swalling, and there multiple causes for thatyou shoud know that there is systemic conditions like diabetes, caushings disease ,alcoholism, hepatic cirrosis , gout ,and myxoedema can cause painless swalling on the salivary glansalso we put in mind mumps, it is aself limiting viral infection, it can cause the same symptoms you have especially if you already took mummps vaccination, but in your mind if you had previosly infected by mummps then it is very unlikely to get second infectionfinally , if your condition would not subside within 14 days then i recomand you to visit your doctor for clinical examinationhope you all the healthiness | |
What causes smoker's cough in a non-smoker?
I have been taking Nortriptyline for almost a year now, and in that time I have developed what I call "smokers cough". This cough lasts from 4 hours constantly and then will let up but leaves me weak. I have never ever smoked but was around a lot of second hand smoke. I do also have COPD. Now my regular doctor wants me to see a lung specialist as he is not for certain what is going on with the lungs, but this is the only medication that has been added to my list of meds. Could this be a cause? | Hello,No, I don't think your cough is due to Nortriptyline. Second-hand smoke is also a leading cause for COPD. And it is the likely cause for your smoker's cough. So better to consult a pulmonologist, and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system, and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Once your COPD is controlled, your cough will also subside. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar | |
What causes pressure in chest and throat?
Hi, im a 46 female. yesterday i had pressure in the left side of my chest and it it feels like a pulling kinda in my throat. that has lasted all day and i took 2 aleve thinking i may have used musels i have not used .the pain woke me up @ 2:00am this morning.I took a 81mg asp. and layed back down thinking well maybe. But it really hurts when i lay back down. what do you think i need to do? i dont want to go to emer.rm. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely go tomorrow emergency room and rule out cardiac chest pain. You are having left sided chest pain which is not relieved by muscle relaxant drugs (aleve). Your chest pain is recurring in the midnight (2am). All these favour heart diseases and related pain. So immediately go to ER and get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Pain in the lower back and buttocks after an accident. Concerned
I was rear ended. I was in the on ramp of a highway and the car behind me thought that i had gone and hit me. It was a strong.nudge and i felt no.pain at the time. The next day, my lower back on the left side close.to my.buttocks was sore. Now 2 months almost after the hit, i can barely sleep. It got worse as it starts and feels like its going to pull out my skin if i.lay.or move a certain way. What can it be is.hn it from the accident? | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. From description it seems you might having ligamentous strain over lower back. As two months are already passed and pain persisted, get it evaluated by an orthopaedician or proper diagnosis and management. You may need xray/MRI of affected area under his guidence. Hope this will helps you. Regards Dr Saurabh Gupta Orthopaedic surgeon | |
Why am I skipping social gathering all the time?
I love making plans i am very social yet every time i always cancel like an hour or so before i go out. then i get upset i didn't go out. I dont know why i dont go out i just cant get myself to do it and its just hard that everyone just thinks i cancel for the hell of it but i cant explain it to anyone | Hi, thanks for the query. This tendency of skipping things at the last moment due to some ''second thought/second guess/self doubts'' etc. is termed as ambivalence. I am sure apart from social gatherings, there might be other things also in your life when you get these doubts or second thoughts. Generally speaking, taking a second guess or ambivalence is NOT harmful per se until it causes significant distress or dysfunction. Hence a simple advice is whenever you do get such second thoughts about cancelling pre-planned events, make a 2 column chart & write down points in favor & points against abrupt cancellation to help you make a clear decision. You can get back to me if needed. Good Luck | |
Would you be able to do a wax on someone going through menopause?
hi my names kayla im doing an assignment on all the different contractions im currently writing up about menopause ive looked up on line and people have said it contagious and others have said its not? is it? and how? also would you be able to do a wax (beauty treatment) on someone with menopause? and where would you professional refer them too? thanks.. | hi,thank you for putting up your query on HCM.yes dear, you can do all beauty treatment on a women in menopausal age group.- it is not at all contagious.- it is a physiological response of the body in which function of ovary ceases and women cannot become pregnant.- it is a natural phenomenon, every women has to go through in her life.- as per my opinion, they need most of the beauty treatments, as at this age, there skin is damaged due to ageing like wrinkles, change in skin texture. these women require counselling and procedures like rejuvenation can help them maintain a healthy skin.hope, i answered your query.thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for staph infection of the blood
my grandmother is in icu she has a staph infection of the blood dr are trying to give her a medication that says it treats only the intestines and could cause hearing loss and lots more problems then good it like since she older they dont want to do as much thw medications name is dancomycin have you heard of this | Thanks for query at HCMThe staphylococcus infection when disseminates to blood stream causes sepsis which requires ventilatory/ICU support. The best what can be advised is that her blood culture at regular intervals need to be drawn and sent for routine aerobic/anaerobic culture or automated Bactec/Phoenix system. Then according to the susceptibility results the drugs with less side effects can be given. Pro-calcitonin levels needs to be monitored regularly as it will help in prognosis. There is no drug as dancomycin but it is daptomycin which is given for complicated cases. All the best. Happy to take more queries. | |
What causes sudden loss of awareness?
Good morning sir my elder son age 7 year s. He is very healthy, class first student, his weight 23 kgs , lean. But problem is when his doing any thing like writing, talking and Woking etc.. suddenly stop that things after 5 secs his activ then doing that work. Per day 3 to 5 times is doing like that . What is this problem, which type of specialist we consult? | hi, sudden loss of awareness can occur in absence seizures. You should get the child examined by a pediatrician as soon as possible. Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain in middle of ribcage
I developed incredible pain on my left side approximately mid way on my rib cage about 2 o'clock this afternoon. I don't remember any sudden pain like I cracked a rib or anything. It seems very localized and intense. I did go bowling yesterday for the first time in a long time and I lift a lot at work. I have to take about 6-8 advil to get any relief and hurts to the touch. Any suggestions as to what it could be? | Dear Sir, Thanks for your question.As you mentioned you had developed incredible pain on your left side approximately mid way on your rib cage which was sudden in onset. It seems very localized and intense as per your complained. You went bowling yesterday for the first time in a long time and you lifted a lot at work. Your pain was that intense that you need to take pain killers frequently.Now as per your history and your presentation of pain, i would say it is very unlikely related to heart.Now there are few possibilities1. It can be muscular pain due to heavy lifting which leads to muscle spasm and causes intense pain2. It can be hair line rib fracture which you might not have noticed and which may or may not be even seen on chest x-rayWish you speedy recovery | |
Is Romilast L4 safe for children with cough and cold?
my 9+yrs daughter is suffering from cough and cold....while sleeping there is some sound from her throat...doctor has prescribed tab romilast L4 daily one at bedtime. i would like to know is it safe and is she suffering from asthma? she does not always has that sound whenever she coughs | Hello dear,The sound originating from the throat of your daughter while sleeping is wheezing.It is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma).Romilast L consists of Montelukast +Levocetirizine.1. Montelukast preparations are used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma2. Levocetirizine acts as an anti-allergy medication and provides symptomatic relief.So, the medicine as suggested by her Doctor is correct. Please continue it as advised.If symptoms still persist, she needs to take a cough expectorant syrup and a course of antibiotics against the causative organism.Wishing her a good health.Take care. | |
What are the side effects of excessive masturbation?
I am always horny. I masturbate almost every day, sometimes more than once. Can this have a detrimental effect on my mental, physical, and sexual health? I normally feel fatigued and have trouble concentrating but I think that is due to the fact that I have not been working out like I normally am due to some injuries. Some studies online said that chronic masturbation can lead to chemical changed in the brain and physical effects such as the ones that I described above, but I don t know the validity of those studies. Enlighten me docs! | HelloThanks for query.You had been indulged in masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to general health .First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body .All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smokingDr.Patil. | |
Can I take Vestril while suffering from COPD, Diabetes and high BP?
I m a 60 yr young female, I was heavy lifting last evening..I had to stop as...my heart was pounding in both ears, neausous, shaky...I have COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure (Vestril 10 mg)...even after I relaxed after, the same symptoms..took another dose Vestril...what happened...too much heavy lifting, as this has never happened before??...thank you for advise | thankyou for your query.Being a diabetic, hypertensive and a known case of COPD, I would suggest you not to indulge into heavy weight lifting. Mild nausea can happen as a side effect of lisinopril (zestril 10 mg). Get yourself evaluated for your cardiac functions (ECG, ECHO), keep a regular watch over your blood sugar(fasting and post prandial), and blood pressure. If at all you want to do weight lifting then its advisable to do under proper guidance.God Bless | |
How to get pregnant after having a miscarriage?
I had miscarriage last year,after that i couldn't become pregnant,my doctor told me that my womb is upside down that i should always lie face down after sex so as to get pregnant.but since then i've seen nothing,i'm even spotting now.pls what do i do. | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. From your description, I understand that you have a retroverted uterus. This is not the sole reason for the abortion because successful pregnancies are seen in many cases. The cause of the miscarriage should be known; if a postmortem or histopathological assessment of the products was done, that would benefit a lot. Your tubal patency, hormone levels and ovulation status should be normal. After intercourse, you have to wait for at least 30 minutes lying on your stomach for proper ascent of the sperm. Hope this helps. | |
Does Duphaston affect the ovulation process?
I took letrozole for ovulation and cycle 13 my follicle size was 20 mm and got hcg on same day and she prescribed to take duphaston after 2 days of hcg my question is unfortunately I took a dhuphaston tablet on the same day of hcg is it harms my ovulation pls help to come out from this :( | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think it will not harm anything. So, don't worry about it. Continue duphaston as prescribed by your doctor. Do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy after course of duphaston. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya | |
What could cause spitting in a 3 weeks old child?
I have a few question, I have a 3 week old girl, I’m breast feeding but I’m not producing enough milk to feed her, so I have bought various types of formula to try to feed her, all the ones I’ve tried she spits up, I know babies spit up, but its more then the occasional burp spit up its like ounces at a time, ive tried to feed her breast milk every other feeding, but I think that seems to cause the problem ( I think) What can I do? | Hi,If your baby is gaining weight appropriately at this age at 25 to 30 grams per day, then you need not worry about this regurgitation or vomiting. But if your baby is not gaining weight appropriately, then, we need to consider the possibility of a gastroesophageal reflux and she will need a pediatrician's evaluation regarding this.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes depression and tiredness?
these past couple of days i have felt extremely tired and sad. it started just out of the blue two afternoons ago and then i coulkdnt face going into work on friday - i have been sleeping most of the time these past two days and slepping heavily at that which is not like me. the first anniversary of my baby cousins death is coming up in a month and the same aunt is due with another baby in a weeks time, could that be something to do with it and if so why is it that one event can kick up negative feelings that i have had for years and have hidden every time | HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have depression and in that case, you need continuous treatment with antidepressant. With medications, you would improve and in case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks | |
Q. From the reports, kindly suggest whether my father has advanced lung cancer or not?
Hi doctor, I took my dad to the hospital because of intense pain in his legs. After a lot of tests, the doctors suspected that he has advanced cancer. But they were unable to do a biopsy because of his heart disease and other problems. I received reports from hospitals about my father's condition. One report suggests that he has advanced cancer and it has spread to different parts of the body. They did a PET because of his health problems. After six weeks, again I took him to the hospital because of severe pain in the legs and the painkillers are given initially was not helpful. The other doctor did a biopsy of the lung and suggested possible stage 1 cancer. He had loss of weight and the pain in the legs increased. He has done open heart surgery before three years. He has heart disease, blood pressure, and diabetes. I am interested in getting a specialist look at the reports and images and say why there is such a difference of opinion by two cancer specialists. I would like to know what these reports mean: Does he have advanced lung cancer or only stage 1 cancer? If he has advanced cancer, should we consider palliative care? If it is not advanced cancer, should we go through therapy? If so, chemotherapy or radiation? Just give a second opinion after reading these reports and suggest how to proceed. We need an urgent response. | Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father has advanced lung cancer, which has spread to his bones and other parts of the body. I do not know why someone has said it is a stage 1 cancer. It is a very aggressive stage 4 lung cancer. On considering his age, poor cardiac condition, incurable disease, he is not a candidate for any active oncology treatment. He needs only symptomatic treatment with pain medication. For pain, he should take Morphine. Take help of a good palliative care doctor. I am sorry, but he has a very short remaining life. For more information consult a medical oncologist online --> | |
Can flu cause swollen lymph nodes on armpit?
I have two swollen lymph nodes on my right armpit. One is considerably big and the other is quite tiny. These started to hurt about 3 days ago and became visible only yesterday. I had the flu which I am still not fully recovered from and also got my menstruation today. Could this be the cause or shall I go and check it out? Thanks | thanks for posting your query to HCM>lymph node can be swollen due o any kind of infection It is there protective function. but you need to be sure that this are the lymph node and not the other type of swelling . you should contact to general surgeon for local . examination of node as this area is connected with breast so any kind of pahology may leads develop such type of condition presently you can take antiinflammaory drug to releive your symptoms like Aceclophenac 100mg orally 12 hrly .take care . | |
What could cause sharp radiating pain in tailbone?
Yes, I am experiencing a sharp pain radiating from my tail bone area up. It lasts for about 2 seconds. I also feel it whenever I sit, stand, or change positions while lying. any clue as to what this may be? It started last night after ai was sitting for a long time on the best with my legs crossed. | Hi, Its early sign of tail bone inflammation or coccydynia, Avoid prolonging sitting at one place. Use a special pillow for tail bone. Visit a physiotherapist and take ultrasound treatment. Things will be better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Sunny Anand, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What causes right testicle size to increase with mild pain?
It seems that my right testicle is a lot higher than it should be. I haven't gained weight and I'm still the same size but now my Left one hangs but my right side seems to alway go up . That side looks wword almost like I loosing my sack. I been getting mild pain now and them and I haven't felt anything weird on them | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think You are worrying unnecessarily. Scrotum sacks shall be loose or tight. it depends on so many things like your physical state, external temperature, urge to sex, urge to urinate etc. I think you are overly worried about your testicles and that could be the reason behind the mild pain also. I mean worry creates psychological pain. Just ignore and enjoy education and career.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Icing should be done on swollen and painful shin after hitting hard?
On my very last stair on the staircase in my house, there s a wooden part. I was running up the stairs and tripped and hit the top on my shin (tibia) on it. I must ve hit it pretty hard bc after, I could barely walk. It s about an hour later and it s still hurts. I walk funny, the place where I hit it is all swollen and hurts to the touch. It s hurts a lot when I walk on it too. In icing it right now. Should it be okay? | Hello,I have studied your case and I think that there is soft tissue injury there. You should not be worried about this as all this will improve with in three to four day.You need to apply ice and take pain killer like Voveron. Also apply compression bandage. This will take care of pain and inflammation.I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.thanks | |
Q. What could be the root cause for constipation in a child?
Hi doctor, For past 3-4 days my son aged 4 years weighing 18 kg with a height of 105 cm has been suffering from constipation. He goes for potty multiple times (5-6 times) but it seems the stool is hard and it comes out in very little amount. We are giving him fruit juices and water often and have started giving him Looz 1 spoon since yesterday, but not much recovery sign is there. What could be the root cause? He is taking food in the morning as well as evening but he looks very weak, dried up and uneasy especially in the evening. A nearby doctor has prescribed Looz and Digene gel. I would like to know what is your opinion regarding this? | Hello. I can understand your concerns. Review back after 2 days to a peadiatrician online --> | |
Does taking novelon tablet increase sugar level?
for the last three months i am taking novelon tablets for ovarian cysts. i am a diabetic. my sugar level before taking this tablet is before fasting is 90 and after after fasting is 140. novelon tablets course completes and now my sugar level before fasting is 172 and after fasting is 242. i am 32 yrs now. sugar level for the past three years had not exceeded after fasting 140 range. no diet change. is novelon tablet increases sugar level. | Hi, Yes, it can increase blood sugar levels. Novelon is a combined oral contraceptive pill which contains estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen in the pills can raise blood sugar levels by increasing resistance to insulin. You may need dose adjustment of your anti-diabetic medicines to control your blood sugar. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali | |
What causes severe cough and breathing problems with ESR value of 110?
Hi,I had severe cough and breathing problem associated normally when strenous work like climbing the stairs etc., is done, so got examined, was prescribed medicines like l-cin c montair lc and ascoril and also got a blood test and chest xray pa view done, both the blood test and chest xray were normal, however, the ESR value returned with 110, is there anything to be worried i am 40 years. | I think you have asthma as your severe coughing and breathlessness suggest.Xray chest in asthma and blood tests both would be normal, However to confirm your asthma you need to get a spirometry test done.Esr 110 can be a sign of inflammation but per se it doesnot suggest anything.See a good pulmonologist and you should be on proper treatment | |
Suggest treatment for painful hip bursitis
I am 62 yrs young, 5ft 4 inches tall & weigh approx. 240 I have very painful Bursitis in my hip. What causes bursitis? It feels like where the hip bone meets the leg bone down deep inside there is a sharp constant pain. I cannot sit on anything hard, I usually sit on a pillow, it hurst when I walk & go up stairs. The pain goes half way down the back of my leg to my knee. In August it will be 2 years. I have been to therapy and had & had something called needeling, & laser therapy, It helped the very 1st time but noit after that. I have had massage therapy & that made it hurt worse. I have seen a rhuemotologist & she said I do not have RA. I went to the chiropractor and he is the one who told me it was bursitis. Then I went to the Dr. & had it xrayed, he said he did not see anything on the xrays. It was so bad I could barely walk. The Dr. gave me a cortisone shot and I was already on anti-inflamatories. The shots only last about 3 to 4 months and I have had 2 of them and now it is hurting pretty bad so it is time for another shot. The shots do not make the pain go completely away but at least it is bareable. This just came on al of a sudden. I did not injure my hip. The cortisone shot is a steroid so that causes weight gain, sleeplessness and messess with my blood sugars although I am not diabetic that I know of. I hope you can help me. | Hello, Wear and tear on the area causes irritation. Mostly, the lining wears out and there is bone rubbing on bone in the hip joint. If the lining is gone we don't have a good fix for it yet. We likely will in a few years. And the injection of lubricant (SYNVISC) anti-inflammatories, building up the surroundings and learning to ease off on pressure on the area (physical therapy) are the usual treatments. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist | |
Suggest treatment for Chiari Malformation
Hello I have a Chiari Malformation 1 herniation at 7 mm. I recently experienced pain and numbness in my hands and arms. I then had a emg that showed no nerve damage which resulted in an MRI. This showed a bulging C5-C6. Since then about 1 month of pain, 3 -4 months ago, I have have no problems. I am on a cocktail of medications to help with the pain and to sleep for my Chiari. Will this condition get worse? What are your suggestions? | Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you! Considering your clinical situation and the presence of Chiary malformation, I would recommend consulting with a neurosurgeon and discussing about surgery as a possible definitive treatment option. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes! Dr. Aida Quka, Neurologist | |
What is the treatment for lower abdominal pain?
I have had a dull ache in lower left abdomen, sometimes down to my left testicle. Sometimes it almost feels like it goes away. Aggravated by running or jogging or a lot of walking it seems. Started right around the time I started heavy leg press on a machine. | Hi. This type of pain is due to varicocele or cancer or torsion of the testis or ureteric stone. The best way is to undergo ultrasonography and color doppler of the scrotum and abdomen. This will give a proper diagnosis to guide for the most proper treatment . | |
Q. The deep cut in foot is still red and painful. Do I need more antibiotics?
Hello doctor, Eight days ago, I had a deep cut in my foot from a puncture. I got five stitches. A couple of days later, it got infected. So, I went to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics for five days. While it seems like it is doing better, the redness is not completely gone and now I just took my last antibiotic pill today. Should I go get more antibiotics? | Hello. Usually, a five-day course of antibiotics is enough for wound infection. I suggest you send me some photos of the wound in order to give you a better advice. Is there any pain, pus, or redness in the wound site? I suggest taking Ibuprofen 400 mg tablet every six hours for few days if there is pain. For more information consult a general medicine physician online --> | |
I got urin infection. Please tell me about my test result
Recently i got urin infection. Doctor prescribed antibiotcis for 5days course. Later for 7 days Martifur 100 mg tablets twice a day. Now i got the urin tested. Pus Cells. 8-10/HPF, Epithelial Cells .6-8/HPF Need suggesion | hello thanx for health care magic pus in urine means there is a urinary tract infection which he is already diagnosed for and the number indicates the severity of the infection and the number u stated means the infection is mild and can be easily treated at home using an antibiotic like ciprofloxacin 500 mg 3 times daily epithilail cells increase means injury to the kidney from an inflammation or lack of blood flow to the kidneys. Rarely, tumor cells can be in the urine suggesting a urinary tract cancer. | |
Q. My grandmother is having lower back pain after a fall. What to do?
Hi doctor, My grandmother aged 91, fell in the bathroom about a month back. She was able to walk and did not have any major symptoms. Since two weeks, she has had difficulty walking and lower back pain. She had an x-ray two days ago. As she is in complete bed rest, developed bed sores. I need a review on the x-ray and help with the treatment. | Hello. For me to help you with your query, I need to see the x-ray of the lower lumbar area. Kindly attach the x-ray and follow-up with the same. Revert with more information to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
What causes the testicles to be smaller in a 5 year old?
hi there, my 5 year old sons right and left testes seem very small and hardly fill or fall into place in his scrotum. Should I be concerned? I just noticed this the past 6 -7 months. They used to fill in, but just lately his scrotum and testes got smaller and tighter. | Once the testicles are descended and occupied their rooms, it's Ok and usually one testicle is higher in position than other. As long as there is no pain or swelling in around testicles, no concern of worry. | |
Q. I have a swollen pocket behind molar which releases pus and blood. What to do?
Hi doctor, I have a swollen pocket behind the molar. I have green pus and blood pouring out of it during sleeping. | Hi. You have an abscess, and the cause could be either a cavity or gum problem or even impacted tooth or some other reason. It would be better if you send me the image to guide you properly. You can take Aceclofenac 100 mg twice daily after food (morning and night) for pain. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily half an hour before food if you have acidity as other medicines can aggravate it. You can take Ornof (Ofloxacin with Ornidazole) twice daily for five days (finish the antibiotic course). Stop taking painkiller once the pain stops. If you are allergic to any medicine, please consult your dentist or here and then take it. Do lukewarm salt water gargling. Consult your dentist as soon as possible. | |
Taking Tamoxifen post DCIS, prescribed Pantocid-L to manage gastritis. Will there be any interaction?
My wife (50yrs) had an operation for an early stage of DCIS three years ago. She is since then using Tamoxifen . Now, to manage gastric complaints, her doctor has prescribed Pantocid-L (pantopraole) for an extended course. I am concerned about potential interaction between the two drugs. She has also hypothrodism for past 10 yrs, which is being treated with Thyroxine - seemingly under control (last test 2 weeks ago). Recently she has been complaining of dizzness and weakness - she had very low PR during the attack ( 40) and Bigeminy was also established. Her cardiologist has suggested she is otherwise okay (with recommendation of holter/ stress tests). | Dear Sir,Thank you for asking your query at HCM. There is no interaction among the medicines she is taking at present and she can continue them Her low pulse rate can also be explained due to hypothyroidism and she should get her thyroid function tests repeated again. She should also follow the orders of the cardiologist and have the holter/ stress tests done. Sometimes anginal pain can manifest in the form of pain associated with gastritis and it is important that her cardiac status is evaluated.Hoping for the best. | |
How long is it safe to take Cremaffin for kid?
Hi, My 11 year son has been taking Cremaffin for 2 weeks now and we have been told to take Cremaffin Plus for another 2 weeks. I am concerned that he is taking laxatives every day (twice a day) for this ammount of time. How long is it safe for my son to keep on taking Cremmafin? | Hi,Instead of giving laxative to child one should go to find out cause of having this problem.Give him plenty of water and more fiber containing food.Increase food intake.Encourage him to go for more sports, playing.Do not make habit of giving laxative at this age.Ok and take care. | |
Planning pregnancy, had sex, bleeding after sex, had baby month ago, pinkish discharge. Suggestion?
I had a baby a month ago. Me and my fiancée are trying to have one of our own right now and we were making love and he went in too far his penis is 10-10 1/2 inches. I was bleeding after he hit it. It hurt too if felt like someone stabbed it. The bleeding stopped. When I used the rest room it was light red. Like a pinkish orange color. Will I be okay? When will it stop bleeding ? | Hello,Rough sex is the possible cause of blunt trauma around cervix or vaginal region. Other reasons are pelvic infection, cervical polyp etc.In most cases, bleeding stops automatically and no treatment is required. If it is continued more than 3 days, then I suggest to consult with gynecologist for pelvic examination and management of the case.Good luck and practice safe sex. | |
Need treatment for benign lipoma on the wrist
Hi, my sister has a benign lipoma in her left wrist. She has had it since she was little and she s now 28. She has had surgery on it three times now, but doctors haven t been able to remove it because it s intertwined with nerves. Earlier today, it started to hurt more than usual and get really hot. She tried putting ice on it to cool it down, but it only helped a little and it quickly got hot again after the ice was taken off. Is this something we should be concerned about? Or is there something we can do for it? | Hi.Thanks for your query.If the swelling is recurrent- coming again and again after surgery and is on the wrist- this is not a lipoma. Most probably this will be a ganglion. As the ganglion is connected to the wrist joint, it comes again.Now- at the moment this looks to be infected , so got painful and red.I would advise to visit an Orthopedic Surgeon and start antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. It is possible that you may have to take antibiotics for a long time. This may itself get a cure due to infection in the sac. IF you wish you can go for an MRI - as this gives the diagnosis , connection to the joint, relation to the nerves and other important structure, and make easy for a final treatment. | |
What causes red uvula after wisdom tooth extraction with local anesthesia?
My uvula (the thing in between two tonsils) seems to be one and half inch long and red at the lower half towards the tip pointy area - this happened after my two upper wisdom tooth extraction with a local anesthesia! Are they related (anesthesia and this new development)? I'm feeling very uncomfortable (at times I'm choking and/or feeling this uvula entering my throat). What is this ... how will this get back to normal? | hello,I've gone through your query. During extraction of upper wisdom teeth with local anesthesia causes some discomfort in throat or nearby region because of numbness developed by local anesthesia and it returns to normal as the effect of anesthesia is withdrawal. It remains hardly for a hour or two. If it is longer than that you should consult with your physician.Thanks and take care. | |
Having fatty liver, hypothyroidism, diarrhoea, abdominal pain. No relief from medicines. Solution?
This is Dr.zobaida akhter, age 56, before 5 months it was diagnosis SGPT 165, SGOT 135, at present SGOT 50 and SGPT 80. I have hypothyroid . I am taking Ursocol 300. At the begining I had no symptom, but before three weeks i had a decentry from that my whole abdominal pain is going on, I have IBS also not so serious. I took medicine for both but not get relieved from pain. Is it for acidity, IBS, Mucus or for liver? or food habit. I took lots of leafy vegetables. Kindly give your opinion how to reduce pain and fatty liver?y weight is 68 kg , height 5 feet 1 inch | Welcome to health acre magic!Fater reading your question there are some major points: elevated SGOT AND SGPT few months back, you are hypothyroid and have IBS, currently you are on urosodol. Three weeks ask you had dysentery for which you took treatment but still you suffer from pain in abdomen. Freom my clinical eerie nice I can say that the pain appears to be due to dysentery you had as prior to it you had no pain. Dysentry might have also aggravated your IBS, thereby increasing the discomfort. I think that taking another course of a good antibiotic which targets both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, an antacid and anti spasmodic would help you a lot. You should get an ultrasound abdomen done, along with blood counts and a complete lidrofile to get more clear picture. Fatty live can also cause some pain in abdomen. What you can start now to help yourself is that- avoid fatty and spicy food altogether, - eat small and frequent meals- prefer semisolid diet over full heavy meals-get adequate hydration by drinking enough water-you pear to be over weight for your height, doing regular walks will also be good to keep your self fit, and also be very good for IBSRemainng hungry only aggravates the situation by increasing the acid production.You have not mentioned that you take alcohol but still I want to say that if you do, please stop it as it will help your liver a lot. What I find reading your case is that due to hypothyroidism, you may have increased lipids which can also cause fatty liver in your body.It would be good if you go for a fresh thyroid test done. Hope the answer helps youPelease feel free to ask about any other health issue | |
What are the chances of getting pregnant without penetration?
Hi. I am 19 years old and my boyfriend and I have been dating since we were 17. We agreed not to have sex yet because of all of the risks involved. The other day we were fooling around with just our underwear on, kind of rubbing up against each other. His boxers were damp with pre-ejaculate fluid. I think a little bit of it came in contact with my underwear. I am wondering what the chances are of pregnancy from this encounter. I have researched the debates of the presence of sperm in pre-ejaculate fluid, but cannot seem to get an answer that I find satisfactory. Thanks so much. | Hi, I understand your concern. Conception is possible after ejaculate containing sperms & seminal fluid enters vagina. Sperms can propel towards mature ovum in Fallopian tube..through seminal fluid, they can not move in dry state. From your explanation, precum was discharged on his undergarments,& might have come in contact with your undergarments. FRom above explaination, you would note least possibility of precum with sperms & fluid to enter vagina.. so you seem to have practically no possibility of conception with the sexual act in consideration. Thanks. | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
Q. Does swollen lymphnode everywhere in the body mean cancer?
Hello doctor, I have had swollen lymph nodes for over 1.5 years. I have gone through scans and viruses blood test, which resulted negative (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I have them everywhere I can feel. Neck, groin, armpits, chest and even on my face. What are the chances it is cancer? | Hello. Generalized lymphadenopathy cannot always be due to cancer. However, lymphoma blood cancer is one of the cause for that. I suggest you investigate with biopsy of grossly visible enlarged lymph nodes or FNAC scan to identify the cause for enlarged node. If you have lymphoma, then it will be evident by histopathology of biopsy specimen. It is advisable to rule out HIV also by combo ELISA testing. | |
Why my WBC is rising?
Had catscan showed severe scar tissue and 5 nodules in my lungs.Dr. ordered another scan waiting on results.meanwhile he has been testing my WBC monthly.It keeps rising.I have no fever.He put me on 2 weeks of Biaxin.when done i wait a week and go for blood work again.what could be wrong with me? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. you may have some infection in your lung.It may be the cause of your rising wbc. You don't have fever so it may be other cause. You should wait for your report. Till that continu with yoir treatment. 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. | |
Are there medicines available to increase height in 23 year old?
hy this khan from pak... dear Dr. i am 23 year old my height is 5.2 and i am footballer .. plz tell me can this product increase my height up to 3 or 4 inches ..... urx products in is that r orignal r fake ....... plz help me .....i will so thankful to u / | Hello, Height is a genetically determined trait and can not be altered by drugs. Complex surgical procedures can increase the height to certain extent but it is not required in your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Lips got itchy and dry. Redness left. Why is itchiness there?
hi, recently my lips became very itchy,dry and red after using this lipgloss. after a few days, the redness was gone but my lips were still itchy. there were also black spots on my lips. now my upper lip and the outer lining of my lower lip looks extremely dark. what do i do? how to stop the itch and get rid of the darkness!? | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you have developed with allergy with the lip gloss, i would suggest you to stop the use.Apply a petroleum gelly on lips.Take a coruse of anti allergic like tab cetrizine TDS.If the symptoms worsen or persists get a checkup done by a skin specailist.Hope you find this as helpful,Regards | |
Is difficulty in straightening arm normal while having bone bruise?
My son, age 6 fell 1 week ago Thurdsay, landing his full boy weight of 70 pounds on his left arm. Er Doctors said no break just bone bruise. However is he still unable to straighten his arm/elbow, without pain. Is this normal with a dx of a bone bruise? | Hi, your child fall 1 week back and there was no fracture but just a bone bruise, and he is not able to fully extend the arm at elbow region. Actually, whenever there is a trauma, the muscles and ligaments beneath the skin might get injured and it takes upto 3 weeks to get completely healed. It's good that your child doesn't have fracture of bone. I think that you should wait for 2 more weeks and till then apply local anesthetic gel or spray at the affected area. I hope this will help you. Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for hand foot & mouth disease
Hello, My grandson who is 1 1/2 years old & my Granddaughter who is 5 years old has been diagnosed with Hand, Foot & Mouth disease on Monday. (5 days ago). we have an above the ground chlorinated swimming pool (3 feet tall) and they are really wanting to go swimming. I have kept them isolated from other people per the Doctors request. would it be okay if I let them go swimming? | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.No, please do not allow them to swim. This causes threat to the other child swimming nearby.I also suggest you to take the prophylactic antibiotics to prevent the secondary bacterial infection to your child.HF&M disease is very benign at a time. It can be cured as such. But in some cases it can be complicated. If you found any convulsion or other issues then you can immediately visit the hospital. This are serious issues and can be dealt properly.To treat this infection at earliest please maintian good hygiene take the antibiotics to prevent secondary infection. Keep him isolated.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. | |
What causes red spots all over the body of a child?
Hi my one year son had a fever for 4 days, when I took him to the doctor they said he had strep throat, he was given antibiotics for 2 days and now he has red spots all over his body and it seems to be getting worse, they are not blistery and don't seem to be itchy. What could that be from? | Hello,Fever with four days with rashes is usually a presentation of viral exanthemas measles. It is associated with acute respiratory infection (ARI), gastric upset. It has a course of one week, sometimes require antibiotic treatment. There is nothing to worry about rashes, it doesn't require any treatment, will resolve in a few days spontaneously.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal | |
What causes leg ache after a herniated disc surgery?
i had back surgery for a herniated disc and 2 compressed nerves about 2 months ago and i started having leg pain 2 days ago. It is from the right knee down on the back of my leg about 4-6 inches. It is only when i lay down and try to move or pick my leg up. | Hi, It is due to nerves impingement caused by herniated disc. You can consult an orthopaedician and get an MRI scan done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
How to detect if a stent is working or not?
I have question regarding a stent which was put in 10 years ago. What is the best way to detect if the stent is still working properly. My doctor has ordered a Stress Test, but said the large medical centers might have a better way of detecting this. My blood pressure is normal, but I have felt a little pressure in my chest. Of course, this pressure could be the result of a pulled muscle, but I don t know how to know the exact cause. The pressure is not a problem at this moment. Thanks so much for your help! HGE | Hi, Coronary angiography would be the gold standard. However, by angiography, the incidence of restenosis is significantly higher than clinical restenosis because many patients have mild restenosis that does not result in a recurrence of symptoms. Coronary CT angiography (CTA) with dose modulation is a non-invasive alternative. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Suggest treatment for the bump and swelling in my head
I hit my head today really hard walking in the hallways at school on the hard floor and fell straight to my head. I got a big bump on my head but it swelled most the way down within the six hours of school but now it s almost time to go to bed and it still hurts and I have a headache should I see a doctor | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, you need to take medical attention as you are still having severe headache. Rule out intracranial hemorrhage. Once it is clear, you can take analgesics for pain relief and you will be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Rash on neck during cold seasons. Applying cortisone cream helps. Solution?
Hi. When the seasons change and get cooler, I always get a really weird patchy rash on my neck . It is sometimes itchy, and comes and goes. To make it go away, i have found that only a cortisone cream somewhat helps. Some days it is way worse than others and looks terrible. Then, strangely, the next day it will be gone. Help!! | rash during winter with itching suggests eczema or psoriasis..since u said it reduces on application of topical steroids u may use it during exacerbations..but i would also like to tell you that steroids have associated side effects like thinning of skin , flaring up of fungal infections..so its better u consult a dermatologist at your place.. | |
What causes slurring and pronunciation problem?
I notice that I am sometimes mis pronouncing my words and even slurring a bit. I don t have any other symptoms, no headaches, vision impairment, or loss of balance, just speech problems. I am getting a bit concerned as my pronunciation of the words seem to be the biggest issue... | Hi ,mispronounciation and slurring of speech cab be due to broca area dysfunction .Causes need to be evaluated. You are advised to do MRI brain and to consult neurologist .Thanks | |
Suggest remedy for proteinuria in urine signify?
hello. I noticed in my urine a little foamy and persistent to urine. I gave a sample to test my urine and the doctor told me that no signs of proteinuria in my urine. I had diabetics for 10 yeare not good control and blood pressure that is control not easy with medications. but it seem that control. Maybe a test 24-urine to see if there is a problem in kindey | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i must advise you, to drink around 10 glasses fluids daily.If you drink less fluids, it'll be more concentrated, and dark yellow colored.Also the early morning urine, will appear foamy in a closet.Diabetic control is best checked by testing HbA1C, along with your FBS.Same time check urine for micro-albuminuria. If this report shows high albuminuria, then you'll need to check 24 hours urine for protein.You can send reports to me,as a direct question,for my expert opinion.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. | |
Is a pinched nerve the cause for my prolonged back pain?
I have back pain for several years. just within last few months my back has been catching. For example: I was washing my hair, shaving my legs, cutting my toenails. It hurts to walk or bend over. I HAD FACET SHOTS FEW YEARS AGO, Helped for a few weeks. Is this a pinched nerve? | Hello, Prolonged back pain can happen due to bulging discs that cause nerve root compression. This causes pain in the back that refers to the legs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Purple bruise on the left side of lower back. Could this be caused by the usage of heating pad or low kidney parameters?
Noticed a purple bruise on the left side of my lower back. (around where the kidneys are located) I am on a heating bad quite often, for pain in my back and was wondering if this is most likely caused by the heating pad or something with my kidneys? My kidney levels have been 'off' (low) the last couple of times I had blood work... My Dr. is monitoring my kidney levels on a 3 month basis right now. | Hi,Having local lesion on kidney side might not have any relation with kidney problem.So it seems that this bruise might be due to heating pad, applied to get relief from back pain.For few days stop applying heating pad and observe the bruise.It will disappear within few days.Apply soothing lotion or calamine lotion or antibiotic cream.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and severe neck pain
I am a 42 year old female and have not felt great for the last 4-6 weeks. I am experiencing shortness of breath, low energy level, and an ache in the left side of my neck. I am 5 6 and weigh about 188 which is the most I have ever weighed. I have told myself that I am just out of shape and need to lose some weight. Do I have anything further to be concerned about or should I consult my doctor? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes. Since you are out of shape (obese) and having breathlessness and left sided neck pain, cardiac cause must be rule out first. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis (lung related causes). Loose weight and follow healthy lifestyle. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Prescribed vitamin C, Addyzoa and vitamin E for low sperm count. Is pregnancy possible with a sperm count of 31 million?
hi, ve been trying to get my wife pregnant for over seven years. she got pregnant initially but she has miscarriage later after that its been difficult conceiving again. i went to see a doctor and i went thro various lab screening and it was detected that i ve low sperm count . I was given Vitamin C 500mg, Addyzoa and Vitmin E 400mg. My sperm count at the moment is about 31million, is it possible my wife wil get pregnant very soon. she has been diagnosed and she is ok medically just that they gave her clomid to induce ovulation . | Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das For pregnancy you do not need too much sperm count. Along with sperm count, most important is sperm motility and sperm morphology. According to WHO 1999, requirement of sperm count is >20 millions / ml, requirement of sperm motility is >50%, and minimum 60% sperms should be of normal morphology. To fertilize a ovum, a sperm has to go up to the fallopian tube. If motility is lower than required, then the sperms are unable to fertilize a ovum in spite of having normal sperm count. So, for pregnancy you need 50% sperm motility and 60% normal sperm. From the above discussion it is clear that no definite comment can be done regarding pregnancy on the basis of only 31 million sperm. | |
suffering from sore stomach, painful, nausea. Remedy?
Hi Dr, I have been suffering from a very sore stomach for the last three days, bowel movements normal etc, but tummy feels very heavy, possible trapped wind? It s very painful and has woken me through the night. I m not nauseas at all. I ve tried all trapped wind remedies, peppermint tea , hot water, hot water bottle etc. finding it hard to walk. Not sure what to do next. | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. This type of the pain may be due to .1 Renal stone on both side , diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound of both kidneys .2 Amoebic colitis , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical as well clinical examination by a physician . As in most cases of this type of pain usually large intestine palpable . 3 Hyper acidity and indigestion is the another cause . Diagnosis can be confirmed by complete history of illness by a physician . Antacid and enzymatic preparation will provide you some relief . In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET | |
How much does a semen analysis test cost in Chennai ?
How much it cost for semen analysis in chennai | Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic Normally in India the cost of semen analysis is any thing between Rs-200-500 depending upon the laboratory or the hospital you do it.So if you need to get it done you can do it at any good pathology hospital and ask the charges before doing so. Thanks | |
How long can I use GODEX DS? SGPT increases on stopping. Have heart problems
I have been taking GODEX DS since 2005 or about 7 years already. Everytime I stop, my SGPT goes up and I for sure very easy to get COUGH and Fever . So when I take GODEX, everything is ALRIGHT. Can I continue taking GODEX DS indifinitely? I am a male, 52 years of age. I also have some heart problem and had angioplasty last june 2009. Thanks Mandy | Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM.There must be a cause for off and on rise in your liver enzymes.I would advice you to get:1. Viral markers2. Complete LFT3. Ultrasound abdomen.Also since you had angioplasty you must be on Statins , that can cause derangement of liver enzymes.You may continue that liver medicine for 2-3 months.Stay Healthy. | |
How to get pregnant?
Hi am 27 yrs old got married 11 months ago so am very eager for baby m me and my husband are trying very badly for me being pregnant but not all happening I consulted doctor she said eggs formation is very low. So she gave some tablet glyciphage 850mg it did not work so I consulted an other doctor she gave me ccq tablet of third day periods but my periods is already finished for third day I have taken tablet after that will it work ? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you failed to become pregnant in normal trial, you both need complete testing to rule out the problem. I would suggest to consult the gynecologist and undergo reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan and ovarian follicle study to confirm the cause. Both glyciphase and CCQ will help to induce ovulation and should be taken after complete evaluation. CCQ is generally given for 5 days (form 5th to 9th day of your cycle). You can also take it from the 3rd day of cycle for 5 days. It 80% increases the ovulation and increase the chance of pregnancy. Do penetrative sexual intercourse in the fertile phase of the cycle (10th to 20th day of cycle). You can also ask folic acid and duphaston in luteal phase of cycle. Avoids stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Best regards,Dr. Sagar | |
Blister in roof of mouth after eating hot food. What causes this?
Hi, This started out about a year ago. When I take food thats anywhere between warm and hot, I get blister on the roof of my mouth and interestingly it occurs on the same spot. Its really painfull but once I pop it the pain goes away. It is really uncomfortable since I have to sort it out before I can continue eating. It began as something that would happen once a week but now it happens about 4 times in a week. I visited my dentist two monts ago and he seems to have no clue what causes this. Please help me out. | Hello Dear, as you have said its recurrent and happening since last 1 year ,certainly this portion of your mouth needs biopsy,it could be a kind of palatal cyst and may need to be excised by an oral surgeon .you should avoid spicy,crispy and hot food. | |
Is it possible to donate liver to my wife?
Please provide complete information about liver transplant in CMC. Can i donate liver to my wife. I am A+ (36 years), she is O+ (32 years). My wife is suffering with portal hypertension due to portal vein thrombosis, shrunken liver, spleeno megali (17cm), Acsites, spider veines on legs (her health is stable now, no infections, no bleeding) Till now lot of tests were done but the doctors are not come to any conclusion as present doctors said as false pancytopenia, idiopathic etc. Flow cytometric also done, result is negetive. Now JAK2 test is going on. Please help me. | Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. Well,there is obviously abo incompatibility so you can not be donor unless in extreme cases. Second,it is not reasonable to have liver transplant if there is no clear diagnosis established. This may be curable disease if course so transplantation would be unnecessary in this case. You should do more detailed tests to find cause if liver failure.I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day. | |
What is the treatment for dark veins in the scrotum and painful testicle?
Hi im a35 ye old male slihtly over weight and a smoker. I tried some of thestuff they call bath salt. Injected it about 8 he's ago. About an hr. Ago my testicles started hurting and I noticed my scrotum was very dark and he veins allover my body a bulging and darker and noun my feet and back are starting to ache and I am geeting sleeepy anhat should I | Hi, You would have taken a large dose to cause over dose or it can be due to allergy. Go to Emergency Room ER immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Is it to be concerned about the stiffness above the knee due to a fall?
During a walk in the high pyrenees if fell and injured my right just below the knee. Since i am on anticoagulants (xarelto) I rapidly developed a major hematoma and was helicoptered to the nearest hospital. X- rays established that nothing was broken and i was dismissed from the hospital. We are now two weeks on and the hematoma has shrunk, but is still there and hurts mainly when I have been restin my leg ( elevation) and when standing up in the morning. Stiffness remains, but less now then before. Should i continue with RICE and/or should I start walking to get the blood circulatin? Rene | hi, welcome to healthcaremagic.you seem to have soft tissue injury of your right legyou are already on the right track of treatment.only thing is these injuries might take 3-4 weeks for complete recovery.also since you are on anticoagulants, your haematoma is taking a bit more time to resolve.continue with RICE.avoid walking as much as possible .things should improve in another 1-2 weekswishing you a speedy recoverythank you | |
What causes blood in urine in a new born baby?
my grandaughter was born 2 days ago and she has been found with blood in her urine so they have kept her in hosp put her on antibiotics down a lumber puncture the test came back ok trying to get a wee sample to test her kidneys what problems can they get with kidneys and can antibotics fix the problem she has no other symtons and looks really well she was 6lb 13ozs but 2 weeks early | Hi.... blood in the urine is very very unusual at this age group. She needs evaluation for Polycystic kidney disease and other glomerular diseases. She will also need a ultrasound abdomen.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
How to increase concentration?
good evening sir, my son studying B.Tech final year he is not concentrated in studies. he likes to spend with friends, stay with friends at night. when I (father) advise he is thinking nagitive manner he does t like to stay with us. what can i do with him to stay with us we are very cordial and love with him. please kindly give solution. thanking you sir, | DearWelcome to HMWe understnd your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that the way he behaves with you is the normal way. I think you are misunderstanding him and pushing him into trouble. He is a teen ager or young adult. They always wants independent life. They shall not tolerate unnecesssary infiltration. Once they are infiltered, they become irritable. The only way to bring him to the right path is to motivate him patiently and by loving him with heart. Abuse, anger, advice, punishment etc has only negative effects. Now don't try to change him, but change yourself. He shall change himself onseeing you changed.Please describe the whole problem detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come obsessive thoughts.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Struggling to get pregnant. Having regular periods, HSG normal. Husband count good, no endocrinol abnormalities. Cause?
Hai Dr,i was married on last may 8th2011.And for the first 4 months we were in family planning .But now we are struggling to get pregnant.My periods are regular.through USG ovulation has also occured.ON MAY 2012 i did HSG also and it was normal.My hus count is also good and we both dont have any endocrinal abnormalities.Now iam hoping to get pregnant this month also.Doctor what may be the possible cause of not getting pregnant.This month(july) i took 3 doses of Inj.Foliculin.I beg u to answer for my questions please | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. If all tests including your partner semen analysis are normal; your periods are regular then I do not see any problems in conceiving. All you would need is increase the frequency of unprotected sexual intercourse during the time of ovulation and soon it should turn fruitful. If you have done that, I would suggest you have a fair chance to get pregnant this time around. Hope this helps. Regards | |
What to do for the three vertebrae that sicks out from the spine?
I recently noticed that I have three vertebrae that stick out on my spine on my middle - lower back. I do not know how long it has been like that. They look more tan than the skin on the rest of my back. They do not hurt and I have not been experiencing back pain except for when I have been standing for a long amount of time. Is this something I should ask my doctor about? | hi,thanks for mentioning brief history of you.well, since you mentioned the popping of two-three spinous process in the lower thoracic region it is even not giving you any symptoms like pain and aches you need not to worry much.first thing you can do is to get an x-ray done to rule out if any bony issue is there.once ruled out you can meet a physical therapist who will help you do posture correction. since most movements in the body are flexion induced one tends to bend the spine for standing and sitting with comfort.you can even learn postural correction which will help you ease of your worry.with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery | |
Q. My 10 year old boy's height is only 125 cm. How to increase his height?
Hello doctor, My son is 10 years old. But his height is a great concern for me as he is only 125 cm and weighs about 27.3 kg. Recently he got an x-ray of his hands to know his bone age. The x-ray revealed that it is 9.4. Please comment. | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you should be worried off as he is still 10 years old and has still more years left for growth. Generally, height is a genetically programmed component, it depends on both parents height. You can calculate the expected height of your child with a formula for mid-parental height. I agree he is below the normal height level for his age, you can consult an endocrinologist and get him evaluated. Meanwhile, encourage him to participate in sports and do stretching exercises. Avoid carrying heavy school bags, definitely he will start gaining height. There is much variation in growth from child to child, few have fast growth in initial years, and few have in later years but before attaining 18-21 years. | |
Suggest treatment for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
My mother, 60 yrs old has been diagnosed with ADEM. She was in an induced coma for three days and since being stopped on all sedation has continued in her own coma for 7 days. An EEG was done yesterday and shows no midbrain activity. I have read many articles where people have recovered and rebuilt their myelin sheaths after plasmapheresis....she had plasmapheresis for five days...is this accurate? | ADEM is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. Treatment of ADEM are high dose steroids / i.v. Ig/ plasmapheresis. Primary role of these therapies are to remove antibodies from blood circulation. But those antibodies which already bound to brain tissue, cant be removed. Prognosis depend on the amount of brain lesions. | |
Is recurrent foot and toe pain a symptom of gout?
I have a lot of foot pain. A couple of months ago it hurt on the top of my foot. Then a monthe ago it hurt in the angle and the arch. Here the last few days my big toe was so painful I couldn t stand on it. Is this signs of gout or what. an orthopedic aid said I needed to get some arch supports. The problem is I use arch supports The pain just comes and goes. | Hi, Pain and swelling on your joints can be due to increased uric acid content in the body which is been called as gout. It can also be due to many other reasons like rheumatoid arthritis. Kindly meet a physician and do your blood checkup. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jilu Joseph, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest prognosis for triple bypass, mitral and aortic valve replacement, tricuspid repair
My uncle, 71, underwent 10 hours of heart surgery on Wednesday. He had a triple bypass, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, and a surprise aortic valve replacement. After 40 hours he is still on a ventilator and is retaining fluid. Any idea what is going on? I was told his doctor said he had had only about an 80% chance of surviving the surgery, to begin with. Thank You | Hellothanks for posting here. I have gone through your description. See he has got triple bypaas plus two valces replaced and one repaired. This is a supra major surgery and he is suffering from associated complications. In this case 40 hrs is very early for him to come out of ventilator. Since he wqs on the heart lung machine and also the valves are replaced, he seems to have gone into fluid overload. He needs to be on supportive medications like diuretics, blood pressure supporting medications and ventilator support till hia fluid retention settles and all other parameters are stabls. It will take a good 15-20 days in the hospital. wishing him good healthRegards | |
Q. I do not feel like eating and I have vomiting sensation. Can you help me?
Hello doctor, I am not feeling good from few days. I do not want to eat anything. If I do, I feel like vomiting. If I do some push-ups, I get pain in my whole body. When I go up the stairs or run, I cannot breathe properly. Sometimes even when sitting, I start taking fast breaths. I have a cold from a week. I use Otrivin but do not have relief. I have a bad habit of eating slate pencils. I am trying to get over it but cannot. Can you help me? | Hello. I understand your concern. You are still going through gastroenteritis due to virus explaining you not eating and vomiting sensation. Pregnancy should be ruled out by a simple home testing. Take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora. Get plenty of fluids and rest. If still no improvement, consult further with your doctor and run further diagnostic tests. Wish fast recovery. For more information consult a general medicine physician online --> | |
What is the treatment for high BP and asthma?
Hi i am currently taking atacand 8mg and water pill 25mg to treat my hbp. i am 36 years old female ,58 kg and 1.57 cm height. i am also asthmatic and my doctor prescribed augmentin for 7 seven days and celestamine for ten days, and my bp has gone upto 160/96 since takiking the medication to treat my asthma. pls help | Hello ,Celestamine contains betamethasone as one of its component. .This per say may increase the blood pressure by different mechanism, one being water retention . As you are already taking 25 mg water pill , I would not consider increasing its dose , When you stop with celestamine, The blood pressure would come back to normal and the extra fluid would get flushed .Till than for maintaining blood pressure to normal and extra 1/ 2 or full according to need of atacand should be helpful. .Regards Dr. Mody | |
How to treat Graves disease in a diabetic child?
I just was informed my 15 year old granddaughter who since birth has been a Type 1 diabetic has now been diagnostic with Graves Disease. I use the web for input, but can you point me in the direction I should be using.Thank you. As my granddaughter calls me OPA BILL | Hello,In Graves disease, you have to start thyroid tablets daily basis, thyroid function will improve. As you told baby having type 1 diabetes from an early age, continue insulin, diet management, regular sugar monitoring. Even diabetes will improve as a treatment for Graves disease started.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal | |
How can ADHD be diagnosed and treated?
I know you can not give a true diagnosis. However, I think I may have ADHD and or ADD, what is the process in which I would take to get an actual diagnosis. If it is proved that I have either or, then what happens next because I have also in the past been diagnosis by a licensed therapist with Generalized panic disorder and social anxiety disorder along with depression. I do not wish to be on synthetic man made drugs, I do wish to do something more natural based. Here are some of my symptoms. Before what I consider a big event, like a job interview, or going to the DMV, starting a new school, or something like that, the night before I will not sleep. Along with that when I am feeling excited, stressed, sad, in a state of urgency, I become very scatter brained. In my daily life I do struggle to manage my personal finances and loath completing household chores. Along with these bullet points • Lack of focus and trouble listening and paying attention • Being easily distracted, disorganized, and frequently forgetting and losing things • Failing to follow through • Making mistakes that seem careless. I do make lists, I make every good intention to write them down then forget my lists... Help Please. Another thing, I try to make plans with people, but I end up canceling on them at the last minute. Perhaps this goes back to my social anxiety thing.... I want to go out and socialize I love people but I am scared to socialize, anything outside of work and grocery shopping, i m pretty much a hermit. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. To diagnose ADD or ADHD you need to visit a psychologist or psychiatrist. There are standard psychometric tests to diagnose these psychological disorders. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand | |
Q. I have prolonged backache, especially after driving. Please advise.
Hello doctor, I am having prolonged backache, especially after driving. I face pain when I stretch and I get a relief when I do it. And when I push my hands on the back towards the front I can hear bone cracking, like when we stretch. | Hello. In my opinion, with the limited narration that you have provided to me in your query, I feel you have less stability in your core muscles. You should maintain posture while driving which can be achieved by placing a pillow behind your low back (in case you drive the car) or staying erect in case of a two-wheeler. A couple of back strengthening and core stability glute stability exercises will help you fix your back. Kindly provide me with additional details of your problem like how the pain started, what movements are limited, what aggravates the pain, what relieves it, etc. How is your pain at night and early morning, is there any pain radiating down the leg? As of now, I advise you to ice your low back frequently. Back arching will help you feel better too, it can be done as 15 reps of three sets in lying face down position. For more information consult a physiotherapist online --> | |
What does ear infection with drainage in both eyes mean?
My 5 year old has a middle ear infection. Due to a yeast problem in his gut (he's currently on nystatin), we are waiting to see if the ear infection may be viral and resolve on its own. So we've postponed the antibiotics for a few days. But now he also has a lot of eye drainage in both eyes. Does that mean it's a bacterial infection? If so, will that ever go away without antibiotics? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has ear infection with some drainage in eye also. It can be bacterial infection. He should take antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin is helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. 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. | |
How can i get pregnant ?
i cant get pregnant even after using ovulet tablets and my husband using addyzoa am 30 years i have been usingovulet and my husband using addyzoa for past three months but all in vain.pliz help | Hello, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. You have not mentioned since how long you have been trying for pregnancy because infertility is termed only if after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, you are not getting pregnant. For conception, try having intercourse every month around your ovulation days as it is the best time for conceiving. It usually occurs regularly, around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. The best timing of intercourse in order to conceive is day 10, 12, 14 and 16 (in case of late ovulation) of a 28 day cycle. You can use an ovulation predictor kit for detecting the ovulation time also. After intercourse, do not wash immediately and keep on lying for half an hour. If still you are unable to conceive, then the various medical causes need to be investigated. Consult an infertility expert then. Hope it helps. Regards. | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
Can retin-a be used to reduce scar on face of a child?
My 17 month old toddler has a 1/2 inch scar on his face from a recent fall which was not given stitches but left open to heal. The skin area has healed but the tissue is still red rather than the faded white of older scars as it happened recently. I have been protecting the area with a bandaid to keep it from getting any sun exposure as I know this is important. Is it safe to use retin-a in a toddler while this scar is still red to help with collagen synthesis to decrease the visibility of this scar? I know this is appropriate in adults but was not certain if it could be safely used in a toddler. | HI...the drug which you are considering is not licensed or proven to be safe in this age group. Please do not use it. If you are still concerned about the scar getting darker and bigger I suggest you consult a pediatric dermatologist regarding other treatment options.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes leg cramp on back of my right calve?
I had just woke up Thursday morning and started feeling a leg cramp on the inside back of my right calve. I flexed my foot toward me instead of pointing and it went hard and made a loud POP (just like a Champagne Cork), I then couldn t walk or put pressure on it and when I applied ICE it started cramping worse. I managed to get enough relaxation to drive home and then I couldn t walk at all by 6pm. I couldn t touch or rub it and when you touched the skin it felt warm in the area of the cramp.....today (Friday) I can touch it, but its still warm, and I can walk but the entire area between the bottom of the knee to just above the ankle on the back inner side of the right leg..... | Hi,Thanks for your query.Your description suggests that you are getting cramps in the calf muscles.Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies.Following measure will help-*Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance.*Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch.*Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax.*Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
What does white particles in stool indicate?
My 15 week old son had pooed 4 times today each time it has got white lumpy bits in and the smell is horrendous I can hardly breath he's eating as normal no temperature and seems fine in himself he obviously doesn't have solids anymore and he's on the same milk he has always been on | Thank you for consulting in Health care Magic, these white lumpy bits are undigested particles of food- may be potato or any starch from carbohydrate. Doubtless you know such smell can indicates infection or disbacteriosis of interstine. That's why we needs additional methods of examination:stool analysis and stool culture for bacterial , fungal flora and sensitivity to antibiotics.1.Without examination i can prescribe econorm(saccharomyces) 1/2 paket 3 times 5 days , mix with a little water for elimination of pathogenic flora2.ORS solution 5-10 ml every 5 min to keep your baby hydrated3.If state will be worse then start antibiotic-cefixime according ageBest regardsDr.Svetlana | |
How can an infected dog bite wound be treated?
Dog bite was infected on my sons calf dr placed him on augmentum and clandimyacin. Area in between puncture wounds has gotten hard and he has no feeling. No pus but wound is still draining and bleeds some. This is day 9 after the bite. No fever , no redness, will bring him to dr tomorrow. | hi I have evaluated your query thoroughly you wash your infectious wound thoroughly with water don't take stitch on the affected part clean with Betadine solution apply bandage on the affected part take cefadroxyl twice daily for five days take omeprazole twice a day for five days take serratiopeptidase and aceclofenac combination twice a day for five days thank you for trusting health care magic regards bye take care |
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