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Suggest treatment for back pain
i have woken up with severve back pain. i have laid on the floor and on the counch for the past 10 hours. it hurts really bad to turn over or get up. i was actually in tears at one point. i tried ice for 20 mins but that did not work. will this go away with more rest? i am 31 and weigh 185. | Hello, Thanks for your query.It seems that wrong body posture; inadequate exercise and reduced muscle tone is taking a toll on your back. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation).During the day don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time.I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain. You may go for a physical examination by your Orthopedician to rule out any spine related pathology.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
How can elevated eosinophils count be treated?
ahm. hi doc. exercise is good for eosinophils or not and what is the best easy way to treat this sickness. this eosinophils is a threat of human health. I m just experiencing it right now but I doesn t feel anything or something wrong in my health can you please advised me .. | HiThe first think to do is to discover the cause of elevated eosinophils because there are a lot of conditions that may cause it and than will be the treatment.RegardsDr.Jolanda | |
Suicidal thoughts, OCD, PTSD. What treatment will help?
Hi! This last year has been hell with my thoughts. I went to a psyche ward last summer. Unfortunately nothing has helped me in the long run from having intrsive thoughts and urges. I have had numerous med changes. I had thoughts of suicide . I walked in front of three cars last summer hoping to get hit-its good that I didnt get hit. I am currently reading Mans Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. I feel I dont know what the right thing is. I have OCD ,PTSD, Scizo-effective, dystymia and other mental disorders. I have automatic thoughts of insane hanus stuff. | Hello welcome to health care magic Don't worry and relax. In case of OCD, SSRIs are treatment of choice but the main point is adequate dosages and adequate duration. If you are changing medicines without reaching adequate doses or duration, you might not get results. I advise you to discuss all this with your doctor and have faith in him as it often takes long time to treat this condition. Psychotherapy and relaxation exercises are also required along with pharmacotherapy. Sometimes in resistant cases, ECT may help. Hope it helps Good luck Thanks Thanks | |
What could pinkish discharge during pregnancy suggest?
I am between 8-9 weeks pregnant and when I went to the bathroom this evening, there was a pinkish tissue I saw in the toilet. It was smaller than a bean and had something that looked like a small string attached. Is this something I should be worried about? | I think that this might be a case of complete abortion so be careful get an ultrasound done and see if the fetus is Still there or not | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes shooting pain in lower abdomen?
I have recently noticed this shooting pain in my lower abdomen. My menstruation is normally very regular and lasts for almost 6 days with first two days heavy flow. but this month, i got the pain but no menstruation. also i get this feeling sometimes as though my uterus is coning down?I'm 45 years old. | Hi.Thanks for your query.Your history is very much suggestive of a uterine prolapse.I would advise you to have an examination by the gynecologist , wherein she should examine by per-speculum examination while straining to see if there is descent of uterus with / without that of urinary bladder and / or rectum.She would also find a cause for the pain without actual menses.Ultrasonography and other blood and urine test will help in proper diagnosis by ruling out other causes of your feeling and problems. | |
What causes typhoid fever tiredness with feelings of ill health?
I was affected ny typhoid from last month 15th..and i had fever till 8 days from that time...but iam feeling so tired and healthless now...Now i met a doct or and i told my problem..he has given me Riconia-g, Deanxit, Happi-20 and Birhyth-50.. for 10 days..Can u give me the reason why iam like this | HIWELCOME TO HCM AND THANKS FOR YOUR QUERYI READ YOUR HISTORY, DONT WORRY. USUALLY TYPHOID TAKES NEARLY 1 MONTH TIME TO GET BACK TO YOUR NORMAL STRENGTH.IN SOME CASES IT MAY TAKE LONGER TOO, IT TOTALLY DEPENDS ON YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITIONAS YOU TOLD YOU HAVE ALREADY MET DOCTOR AND HAD TAKEN MEDICATION FOR 10 DAYS. YOU WERE ILL FOR ALMOST 20 DAYS SO IT TAKES TIME FOR BODY TO COME BACK TO ITS NORMAL.IF FEVER AND OTHER SYMPTOMS DIDNT REDUCE YOU CAN GO FAR IV CEFTRIXONEI HOPE I HAVE CLEARED YOUR QUERY TO N EXTENTTHANK YOUTAKE CARE | |
What is the treatment for prostate and kidney cancer?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he had a CT scan after diagnosis and they have now also found kidney cancer. How common is it to have both of these cancers at the same time? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has prostate cancer along with kidney cancer. It is not uncommon. Many people have both cancer simultaneously. Treatment depends on type and stage of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In late stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and plan 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. | |
Suggest remedy for wound on arms and toes post injury
Hi , I met with an accident 10 days back, resulted in wounds on arms and toe.Wound on arm are healed quickly as i used Betadine powder.But on toe they are still looking as the date incident happened.please advice me waht to do and which ointment/powder to use.. Thank you.. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have wound on arms and toes post injury . I would suggest you to keep you wound clean and dry to protect it from dust , which can cause infection , clean it with betadine solution , if there is pain , inflammatory or redness at injured site then probably there is infection and you need to take antibiotics along with over the counter antibiotics ointment . You can also vitamin supplement for quick recovery like Becozyme c forte . If condition doesn't get well then consult doctor for proper examination and treatment . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Getting rashes on the hand, back and face after stopped smoking. Anything to be done?
I quit smoking a week ago after 9 years, I started to get rash on my hand, then on my back and now in my face, it's itsy and especially in my face it's red and bumpy I usually have a very clean and dry skin and now it feels fat in my face. Is this something that happens after you stop smoking? Is there anything I can do? | Hello,Congratulations for quitting. You are one among the rare fortunate.Certain people can produce skin reactions including Dermatitis while they are in stress. Usually withdrawal from cigarette produces more symptoms which are not interconnected with each other, including depression, insomnia, weight gain and stress. Even though there is no clinical relation between rashes and Smoking cessation – we can take it for granted that the stress may be the cause.Whatever may be the withdrawal symptoms, only will power, make a person to tide over the temporary effects.The temporary effect of reduction of Dopamine regulation will be freed by a natural mechanism in the brain (6 to 12 weeks)There are a number of benefits in each organ of our body by Smoking cessation If necessary consult a Dr for any medical aid to tide over the symptoms.Once again congratulating and praying not to touch that poison.Best wishes for successDr. S. Jegadeesan | |
Can messentric addenitis cause weight gain and stomach bloating?
my 8 yr old little girl My now 8yr old little girl, Emily, who was 7yrs old at onset of symptoms suffers from unexplained weight gain and stomach pain. I have taken her to her pediatrician who cannot give me reason for any of this. Emily weighed 62lbs in October of 2011. In December of 2011 she had her tonsils and adenoids removed, still weighing 62 lbs. Emily was out of school for one week per Drs. orders following the surgery. Emily went back to school and ended up with strep throat due to an apparent outbreak of scarlet fever at her school. She was then back out of school for approximately one more week because of this. Emily still maintained her weight of 62lbs through all of this. She had no complaints of stomach pain and had not lost or gained any weight. then one day right after being back at school after Christmas break I was in shock when I looked at her and she looked completely bloated and her stomach was hard. I waited about 2days before I took her to the Dr. figuring she simply needed to go poop. I gave her some apple juice and a light diet filled with some extra fruits and vegetables. Which she normally ate anyways, she loves fruits and vegetables so she was ok with the extra. She claimed no issues of using the bathroom and no pain other then get stomach being so big. so I called the Dr. she went in and to my surprise Emily gained ten pounds in less then a week. The issue has been on going and Emily has gained 30lbs since January of this year. Emily is active eats healthy and uses the bathroom regularly. She has had all kinds of blood work done, test on her phecies and a CT Scan all showing nothing significant. The only thing that came up in her blood work was a possible exposure to a bug from another country( we have never left Michigan) And when the phecies was cultured it showed nothing abnormal. The CT Scan showed she has Messentric Addenitis, which as her pediatrician stated should not last more than about 7 weeks. As previously stated Emily has had these issues since January of 2012. Emily has been taken off of all products made with any milk as it seemed to bloat her stomach more. Emily was allergy tested to ensure its not from any allergies. The only food allergy she was slightly positive for was eggs which she is no longer getting any product made with eggs now. Emy has also been tested for crossed and ibs to which she does not have either of. Emily still has stomach p | Mesenteric amenities is normal in ultrasound and ct scan mam..The significance is when associated with other lymph nodes and weight loss..diet control with good daily walk and exercise will be the best treatment and don't bother about adenitis | |
How can recurrent balanitis be treated?
What s up Doc? I have reoccurring balanitis and the ointment my dermatologist gives me works well but is not a cure. I have it now since September last month and I am monitoring it w/o using the ointment to keep a record on how long it runs its coerce. | Hello,Thanks for your clinical history on HCM"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -1)Retract foreskin and wash in warm water regularly.2)Use the cream as advised by your doctor and discuss with your treating Doctor to add [1% pimecrolimus cream, Tropical clotrimazole and bacitracin]Do take preventive measures like this -1)Take care proper personal hygiene2)Try to control of diabetes and other chronic underlaying medical disorders if present.3)Try to reduce your weight if obeseHope that helps | |
Could being pricked by same needle used by HIV positive person cause infection?
i just got pricked by a needle which was on the patient's bag, which she was using to close the bag because the actual clip is broken, this patient is hiv positive since 2010, in the event that she has been pricked by the same needle what are my chances of contracting and what should i do? | Hi,I am really sorry to hear about the incident.If she wasn't pricked with that needle, you need not worry and just washing your hand with water and spirit will do. However If you are sure she is HIV positive and that the she had a prick with the same needle, you require URGENT attention immediately. 1.First of all, keep your hand (puncture site) under running water immediately for full 10 minutes. 2. Apply Spirit locally.3. Visit a doctor immediately as you require a course of anti retroviral therapy. This should be initiated within an hour.Remember, there's only 0.32 % chance of you getting the HIV virus if you were pricked with the same needle which pricked her. However, you need to take all the above mentioned measures without fail.Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.Ensure precautions next time when dealing with HIV positive patient.Wishing you the best.With warm regards,Dr. Sridhar Reddy | |
Have back pain. HLA B27 test positive. Taking nucoxia. Have anklosying spondiliys. What is the cure?
Sir ihad severe pain in low back 10 yrs backI was diagnosed for HLA B 27 test which came positive.Then onwards i have been taking Nucoxia on SOS but from last3 years i am having UVities in peak summer does it mean i am suffering from Anklosying spondiliyiswhen i take nocoxia i get temporary relief and i do not have that much severity shd i take saaz and what are its side effects | Thanks for writing to us. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder affecting various ligaments and causing ossification of the same. It leads to progressive stiffness with restriction of the body movements. In acute attacks we always prescribe the anti-inflammatory medicine. However in long run you need to keep yourself quite flexible and regular back muscle stretching and exercise if possible swimming will definitely delay the body stiffness. I would suggest to consult a rheumatologist for medicinal treatment. Thanks. | |
What can I do to overcome severe pain from butt to calf?
Wat can I do I have been in pain for two months and haunt been able to walk, sit,lay do my job right because of the pain so I finally went to the er they didn t do anything for me then I seen a family doctor and they didn t do anything for me but send me for an mri.well I went and had the mri done and it turns out I have excluded disc in l1,l2,l3,l4,l5 and s1 also I have impinged nerves and it hurts from my left butt check and runs down into the back of my leg and calf and into my foot and the pain is excruciating and to hard to deal with and the doc is reffering me to a neurologist but its a waiting game Wat can I do to relieve the pain until I c the neurologist? | i would suggest you to visit an physiotherapist to get pain relief modalities (SWD and TENS) and start exercises to get your disc back in place or strenghten your back for further damage. you can also opt for dry needling or acupuncture program which has amazing results for same if your neurologist apt will take long time. this modalities will get you some relief till the extent you get an appt. | |
Suggest treatment for pain after undergoing subacromial impingement surgery
tenodesis and subaromial impingement surgery on 02/04/14 and have been in severe pain every since. post-op MRI says now i have a partial-thickness articular-sided tear at the juction of the sistal supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons.. my surgeon says he only used a button and not a screw for the tenodesi. surgeon told me he did not notice Any rotator tears at all.. very severe pain and can not lift my right arm even after 13 weeks of post post op rehab. I have tried PT but the pain doing the exercised is unbearable. The MRI report also states : Icreased STIR signal surrounding the tenodesis screw (button) could be artifactual or may be related to granulation tissue and /or loosening. This abnormality could be further assesed with CT. ?? thank you-wating for answer | your physical therapist could be old school if he is asking you to perform exercise in shoulder flextion instead try exercises in the direction of shouler extention also try putting your arm behind your backand pulling it wuth your other arm for 1 minat first it will be painfull but after the 1 min you will feel much better hope i was of much help Good Luck | |
What is the treatment for supraventricular tachycardia?
My daughter is 14 y. old was diagnosed as s.v.t 6 months back and she was started on inderal 30 mg daily with good compliance she got very brief attack last week aborted by carotid massage iam pediatrian but i want to know for how long she will be on medications?and she will be a candidate for radiofreqncy ablation with this brief attack(only seconds) | hello, There are two modalities of treatment, one is medical which she is on and other is radio frequency ablation. This is entirely a individualized decision and she is a candidate for rfa is you are willing for it. It is successful in 90-95 % patients and recurs in remaining one. If you decide a medical management then she will be on life long medicine and dose of inderal needs to hike up as she had episode. | |
Are having dry cough, breathlessness and voice hoarseness early signs of heart failure?
my boyfriend has a cough that dont go away it sounds like a dry tight cough, It seems he can barely breath at times, His voice sounds like he barely given out sound. He has been like this for a long while , times he says he feels nausia, what do you think he may have He says he read on conjested heart failure and he believes that is what he has. | Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service . I have reviewed your query and here is my answer . These are signs of heart failure . He needs assessed by local doctor by physical examination and chest X-ray pa view for making diagnosis . Ask him to reduce salt intake . If he is overweight or smoker or alcoholic then it must be controlled .I hope I have solved your query . Let me know if I can assist you further in this query . With regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi | |
Suggest best treatment option for gallstones
I have been diagnosed (via ultra-sound) of having 2 gallstones with 8mm size. Is surgery the only or best option? I first went to the doctor in Feb with the severe pain from lower back to 2 sides of abdomen and right side is the most effected with severe pain also with some stomach discomfort and vomitings, they indicated a elevated white blood count and subscribed antibiotics. But i was not feeling anything going fine, antibiotics were subscribed and I requested an ultrasound which indicated "2 gallstones" Just want to make sure that what is the best thing to do. Thank U | Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.-Lithotripsy. This procedure uses ultrasound waves to break up gallstones. It may be used alone or along with bile acids to break up stones. Used mostly for people who have long-term (chronic) inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) and who are not strong enough for surgery. -Oral bile salt therapy (ursodeoxycholic acid) (particularly for x-ray-negative cholesterol gallstones in patients with normal gallbladder function).Medical management is more effective in patients with good gallbladder function who have small stones (You may just add the juice of half a lemon in glass of water and have it twice or thrice a day. However best is surgical removal of gall bladder because a stone in gallbladder can slip into common bile duct or pancreatic duct causing pancreatitis or severe obstructive jaundice which can even be fatal.So treatment of choice is laproscopic removal of gall bladder.In case of further question feel free to ask. | |
Are headaches and redness in the face side effects of taking Ibuprofen?
Hi, I have been taking 800 mg of ibuprofen 3times a day for at least one week due to knee pain. Today, I ve noticed my face is very red and not and I have a full headache i also had a cortisone shot yesterday in the knee. Could this be a drug reaction? | Hello,Headache and face redness are not common side effects of Ibuprofen unless you are developing an allergic reaction to it. It is very important that you stop using the drug and discuss these symptoms with your doctor as soon as possible and get a thorough examination to better determine the cause and get proper treatment.I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for finger injury
I was goofing around with my brother, fake fighting as siblings do, when my brother grabbed my index finger to deflect my hand. I felt immediate pain in my finger and found it difficult to bend it. It was also swollen around the middle joint. Three weeks later, I have better range of motion. But I still can t completely bend my finger or make a fist. And it hurts when I start to use the envelope. When I accidentally hit my finger or jam it on something, I feel immense pain. It also still swollen around the aforementioned joint. Does this sound like a sprain or a broken finger? Or something else? Thanks! | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely to get sprain of your finger. Its treatment is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mobilisation excercises of finger is advised to regain the movements. You are unlikely to be having fracture but you can rule it out its x ray. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for abdominal pain
Hello Dr Vashistha I started having abdominal pains about 9 months ago, brought on by sitting in the leaned forward position. An ultrasound of the gall bladder revealed only a possible small polyp but a HIDA scan showed 5% ejection fraction so it was removed. The pains continued intermittently but constantly increasing in severity and occurrence. Initially the pain was about 2-5 lasting for a few minutes 1 or 2x per day, now it goes up to 4-6 with pulses to perhaps 7 and multiple times a day, again associated with sharp bending at the waist (the pain appears a few minutes after I bend). After the gall blader removal I also had a double contrast ct performed, which revealed no major problems including nothing post operative, and no appendix problems. There was only some mild perinephric inflammation. During this scan I placed a marker on my abdomen where the pains are present and the ct report stated that the marker was above the cecum. I also had a colonoscopy as a 50th birthday check after the pains started and while they found and removed 4 polyps, they saw nothing that would cause the pain. Any suggestions? | Hi and thank you so much for this follow up precision.I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. It is not uncommon to have a long standing pain in the abdomen with no apparent cause after multiple investigations. I will suggest that this pain should be considered as part of dyspepsia and managed as such. Even without an established cause, pain medications to control the pain and improve your quality of life should be strongly considered. I feel comfortable doing so because beyond the symptoms, there seems to be nothing grossly wrong going on that may compromise your health status.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information should need be. | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going to get fixed by next year. Please suggest me some creams, so that it should not show any side effects. Also, how long I should use it? If I use anything, then will it have any effect in case of pregnancy, etc? Please help me. Thanks in advance. | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, aging, etc. We can only target the acquired component of fair skin color while attempting lightening procedures. I suggest you antioxidant capsules like capsule Antoxid HC (Beta-carotene) and apply sunscreen lotion Lashield gel at 8 AM and 12 PM. Also, you can apply Glyaha koj lotion (Hydroquinone) at night time. Start with an alternate night application initialy as it may irritate your skin a bit and after a week or so, shift to daily night application. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. You can go for chemical peeling or microdermabrasion from your dermatologist which will help in exfoliating and give you a clearer skin tone. All these treatments are free of side effects. You may use them for three months. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes muscle and joint pains and stabbing pain in chest?
I am a 21 year old male vegetarian and I ve been experiencing muscle and joint pains of some sort since this past week. I also was experiencing a stab pain in my chest, which would at times just burn. It started yesterday and also felt like when I swallowed and took deep breaths, it caused a little pain in my chest. There was also what almost felt like a lump in my throat feeling. I think I have been suffering from anxiety for the past few days. I also felt the pain in my chest a little worse after lying down and prior to falling asleep. A couple of hours ago, I went to sleep, feeling this swaying sensation in my head and body. I woke up out of my sleep to a numb and tingly body which started at the top and made its way to the bottom and had me freaking out. My body was a little warm feeling too but there was no sweat. It scared me though-- any idea as to what it could be? | dear user, it is nothing but due to infection around the chest causes pain in chest and deficiency of vitamin D3 and calcium causes joint pains.intake of food rich in vitamin D3 avoids joint pains, take inferential and ultasonic therapy with muscle strengthening excercises helps reducing pain. | |
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 stress affect my menstrual bleeding?
Hello doctor, I consulted with you the last time whether I can be pregnant as I had sex with my partner on the eighth day of my period and we used condoms as protection. You told that I would not get pregnant. Today I am on the fifth day of my period. On the first two days, the bleeding was normal. But, on the third day, it was very light and little brown in color. Usually, I have a bit less bleeding on the third day, but I was also very much stressed during this time related to my situation. Please tell me if I can get pregnant in this situation? And does stress affects my period bleeding? I am very much worried. | Hello. Be relaxed. Once you have your periods, it is enough evidence that there is no pregnancy. Yes, the mind controls the periods' dates, amount of bleeding and ovulation too. With so much stress, your period will show changes. I am 100% sure that there is no pregnancy. I was sure in the beginning itself. If u still want a proof, you can have a serum beta hCG blood test. This will diagnose the smallest of pregnancy anywhere in the body. I would suggest to relax and forget everything. You are fine. Hope I have clarified your query. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes burning pain and knot in abdomen?
I experienced a knot in my abdomen, about an inch above my navel, causing a burning pain. This occurred while on my 3mile daily walk. The knot is palpable when I stand , but softens and can t be felt when I sit or lie down. The burning has subsided and I have no other symptoms at this point. This question is for a 67 year old male. | hello welcome to HCMit may just be a temporary swelling in your abdomen.as it is not causing you any problems, do not be much bothered about it.if it does not regress in few days, then do visit a surgeon | |
Prostate infection, bladder irritation. Urinalysis showed pus cells, epithelial cells. What is wrong?
i am suffering from prostate infection since 2000, i am in irregular treatment, at present the irriation in the bladder for the past three months has migrated to both kidnes.microscopy-urine routine analysis shows: pus cells 2-3/hpf and epi.cells : 1-2/hpf with abdomen scan reports fatty liver , cystitis , and post voiding residual urine: 15 ml. Now I am suffering from severe irritation with mild pain in both kidneys. what test further and medicine ? | Hi Cystitis is infection and inflammation of Urinary bladder. Please take Antibiotic like Balofloxacin/Norfloxacin. Drink plenty of liquids. Add anti inflammatory drug also. Once the infection is controlled,go for Cystoscopy for visualisation of Urinary bladder. Wish you speedy recovery Regards | |
Suggest treatment for anaemia
Hi Thank u for speaking with me, it's about my wife she is 22 years old and has anemia. Tonight she is feeking dizzy, headache, fever all around just not to good. Says she feels sick. I am worried, have argued to go to doctor. She says no. Is this common to anemia or should i make her. very worried | Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna.My dear friend, feeling dizziness, headache, fatigue and shortness of breath is common in anemia.But fever means there can be infection.I advise you to monitor temperature by thermometer.Do a complete blood count with peripheral blood film.This will remove all doubts and very helpful for further management.Thanx for query. Keep in touch. | |
Suggest medication for cramps and pain in right foot due to strain
I drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando non-stop. When I arrived, my right foot was cramping very badly. I am on prednisone for an eye problem related to Grave s a Disease. I took Tylenol and used warm towels for the pain. However, the next day, I woke up and my left foot hurts, I had to limp all day. Today is Wednesday and it s worse. I am allergic to all NSAID drugs. I am on vacation so I could really use your advice. I am visiting from another country. What should I do? Warm towels etc? Thank you. | Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Most of the time, leg cramps occur for no known reason, and they're usually harmless. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems.Infact, till date there is no clear cut evidence for the cause of muscle cramps. But the most common cited theories include -- Altered neuromuscular control- Dehydration- Electrolyte depletion- Poor conditioning- Muscle fatigue- Doing a new activitySelf-care Activities that might help prevent night leg cramps include:• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration• Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice• Walking or jiggling the leg• Taking a hot shower or warm bath• Foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit may be helpful in relieving muscle crampsI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
What is the recovery time for nappy rash in a child?
My baby boy is 40 days old and currently has severe rash in the nappy area. i applied candid + Lactic care Hc-lotion 1% for the past 7 days and the rash got reduced but not fully gone. He passes motion often i,e whenever he takes feed , he passess motion and it is nearly 15 times. Now the Dr has adviced to contnue with the candid + lactic care and start on Candid mouth paint as well. He is suffering from severe rash nearly for the past 20 days. please le tme know when he wil be ok . Is it ok to conitnue using candid + lactic care for more than a week?/ | Thank you for asking querry.First of all please send photographs of rash if possible so that we can know what kind of rash it is.Bacterial rash can take some time to reduce.If the rash is red hot then you can try t-bact(mupirocin) along with candid you are applying.Rash is like a wound in anal area and it will take time around 2 weeks.Hope you find this helpful.Rate the above answer if you like it.Regards,Dr rushikesh kute | |
What causes sharp pain between and on lower ribs?
HI, I was wrestling the other day and felt a sharp pain on my lower ribs or possibly inbetween them. I stopped training and iced it. Later that day it felt like it popped back into place, causing a lot of pain. It was fine for 3 days, then yesterday it popped again. It was incredibly sore for the rest of the day and night. I was then awoken by it popping back in last night while I was sleeping. I am not sure what this popping is and if I should go to the doctor. | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As you are feeling this popping thing you need to take an x-ray to check if any bony abnormality or any costochindral joint issue is there. Usually this feelings aren't serious with bone but mostly with the muscular weakness.performing proper costal breathing exercises will help reduce the pain and avoid the popping feelings.As the intercostal muscles can be strengthened by costal breathing exercises and also it improves the lung capacities.In my clinical practice patients with post hairline fracture comes with similar complaints and they respond well to physical therapy and breathing exercises.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel | |
Is pregnancy possible from leftover sperms on the hands?
had unprotected sex, he ejaculated on my chest and we both wiped everything off but didnt wash hands. After a few minutes I touched my vag accidently but my hands were dry. Once i realized i did that I quickly washed that area with warm water and soap but just the outside. Can you get pregnant from that? | Hello welcome to HCM.1. Almost negligible chance to getting pregnant for above reason. 2.Unprotected sex with out side ejaculation have more chances than you are feared off.3.Better you go for protection that worrying my suggestion.Any thing to ask?? Do not hesitate. | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What does raised white skin around penis indicate?
i have slight white skin raised around the rim of my penis. its a hard white spot and its very itchy. it doesn't flake but the left side (the same side as the white skin raised) of my penis head is a little red and sensitive. please help i don't have insurance. oh 26 years old | hiii.some men have spots around penis called fordyce spots.if you jave itchy and painful spot kindly contact your dermatologist and get your std tests done. | |
How can jaundice be treated?
Hi Doctor, iam suffering from jaundice and typhoid after treatment typhoid is gone but jaundice is not according to past reports:Total Bilirubin:1.8 mg/dl Direct Bilirubin:0.8 Indirect Bilirubin:1.0 present Reports:Total Bilirubin:2.4 mg/dl Direct Bilirubin:1.0 Indirect Bilirubin:1.4 and doctor i dont have any symptoms. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.As far as your clinical history is concerned, you need a physical examination and an ultrasound of whole abdomen and liver function tests to rule out most possible pathological causes responsible for increased bilirubin as mentioned by you in your past and present reports.So, take treatment as per exact findings only.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo | |
Q. How to confirm positive TB from skin test?
Hi doctor, I had a TB test done at 9:30 AM yesterday and it is now 7:30 PM. The area is itchy, swollen with a red ring around it. Should I be worried? | Hi. I believe that you have undertaken the Mantoux skin test. There is likely to be an initial inflammatory reaction to the tuberculous killed bacillus which can form the ring and itch slightly. You may apply an emollient over it. This test is to be studied after 48 hours for results where if the induration is more than 10 mm in diameter then the test is positive and the patient is said to be susceptible to tuberculosis. Then is followed by ADA (Adenosine deaminase) and/or MTB-PCR (Mycobacterium tuberculosis-polymerase chain reaction) test to confirm the diagnosis further. | |
Suggest remedy for small hole on gum that is quite painful
I have a small hole on my gum that is quite painful, it first appeared accompanied by swollen taste buds on my tounge wich have now gone away due to rinsng with salt water and or hydrogen peroxide rinse, I am still using the rinse method but the hole doesn't seem to be going away.. can you help me with this? Not sure what it is is been about 3-4days. | Hello, Read your query, as you have small painful hole in gum this can be due to formation of Abscess in gum due to deposition of food debris in gum or due to presence of plaque , calculus subgingival region of tooth or due to caries in tooth may be there is formation of Abscess at apex of root . For this you should consult dentist and go for visual oral examination and Investigations IOPA x ray of region of hole in gum if there is Abscess in gum then go for Scaling and Curetage of tooth , if there is caries then go for Root canal treatment if possible. In meantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, you can do mouthwash like chlorhexidine or Hiora mouthwash once daily , you can apply gum paint like stolin on gums for pain.Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health .Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari | |
Suggest treatment for severe case of cellulitis on testicles
My son in law has a severe case of cellulitis. He is going in to the ER every 12 hours for IV antibiotics. He is also taking oral antibiotics, this has been going on for 2 weeks and there is little improvement. The cellulitis is in his testicles and he is in a great deal of pain. Does it usually take this long for improvement? | HelloThanks for query.Your son in law has Cellulitis of scrotum .1)Is he diabetic?2) Have you done culture and sensitivity of discharge from the wound to trace out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to.Please get culture done and start with appropriate antibiotics as per culture report along with anti inflammatory medication like Diclofenac or Serropeptidase twice daily.It should get cured within 3 weeks.Dr.Patil. | |
What causes pain while breathing?
I had a cesarean 5 months ago but I don t think that is related. I had a 24 hour stomach viruses yesterday and now I have what feels to be gas bubbles in both my shoulders, at the tops, where they juncture with my neck. It only really hurts when I breathe in deep or laugh. How can I get this pain to go away? I have been rotating my shoulders but that doesn t seem to be helping. | Hi welcome to health care magic... This type of pain on breathing can occur also from viral muscleache or from musculoskeletal pain..... But before that work up needed to rule out cardiac and respiratory causes..... 1.auscultation 2. EKG 3.chest x ray 4.CRP etc.... According to cause further treatment given... If infective etiology than antibiotic might needed... If no significant cause found than ibuprofen needed for muscular pain.. Take careAdvise :Pulmonologist consultation for examination and further work up... Hope this will help | |
Have pancreatitis, fever, alcohol withdrawal. Taking antibiotics. Done abdominal CT. Cause of high fever?
My husband is in hospital. has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. He has had a persistent fever for 12 days now. The doc believed he was going through alcohol withdrawal, and he had to be put on ventilator because he was breathing 60 times per minute and had too much carbon dioxide in his lungs. The alcohol withdrawal started 4 days ago. He now has pneumonia, which he did not have til after he was put on ventilator. They are pushing antibiotics, potassium, thiamine, meropenem, fentanyl, propofol, and maintenance fluids. They are also giving him adavant and dillatin (not sure if i spelled those two right). He has not had food in 4 days now, and is hypoglycemic. They have checked his blood multiple times and have done abdominal CTs and chest CTs looking for another source of infection because he should not still be spiking high fevers. His fevers run from 101 to 104. He was out in the sun for two days straight before he became ill, and was taking an anti-seizure med called Tegratol, which has a sticker on the bottle that says avoid overexposure to sunlight. He was also apparently drinking alcohol every night, even after the fevers started. The doctors are grasping at straws as to why he is not getting better. Pancreatitis is under control now, and pneumonia is not bad enough to be making such high persistent fevers. Can you think of anything that it could be that they have not checked for? He has been in the hospital for 7 days now, and I am growing increasingly more worried. He was breathing on his own on the ventilator in CPac mode, but this morning he started breathing too fast, so they put him back on it. | Hi,Thank you for your query.Though you have provided most of the details you have not mentioned the details of the basic investigations:1. Total and differential count.2. Blood culture.These would help us in further guidance.By your description your husband is suffering from multiple conditions which are complicating the whole management. He appears to be in safe hands and should be on the way to recovery soon.I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.Wishing your husband an early recovery.Regards,Rajiv K Khandelwal | |
Suggest treatment for illness caused after rear molar extraction
Hi, I m not one to be concerned about colds and minor illnesses, but on Friday I had a rear molar extracted that had been causing me some trouble,(I had a filling put in 2 weeks before which had caused pain and tingling to the side of my face that travelled to my arm just on the right side) and as I could not afford root canal and a crown I opted for extraction. Not 3 hours after the extraction I came down with cold type symptoms, blocked nose, slight earache, cough, phlegm, etc. This seemed to have peaked yesterday as I began to feel a bit better. However, today, I have been feeling sick, vomiting, and a slight pain in my ear is now complete hearing loss in my right ear, combined with tingling and numbness in the right side of my face from my eye, across my cheek to my chin and ear. The sudden onset of these symptoms have me a bit worried, what is the best course of action, should I ride it out until I can get to my GP on Thursday, or do something sooner? Kind regards Sarah | Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Actually these third molars are in very close contact to the maxillary sinus. the symptoms which you are mentioning it looks that there is a possibility that the infection of molar has extended to the sinus or the dentist might have perforated the sinus.Better that once you should visit an ENT specialist and get a skull x-ray done which will show you the infection.Hope it will help you. | |
What causes lack of concentration with negative thoughts?
Hi Doctor, I have some problem relating to my behavior/ personality or I don t know exactly what you call it. I cant be able to concentrate on my work as lot of destruction keeps on hitting my mind away from the work. I discussed about it with my friend earlier through online chat, she asked to consult a female psychiatrist as my problem is related to females. So please advice me a doctor to look after my problem and it shouldn t be expensive as I don t possess lot of money. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You have not mentioned your age. Concentration problems do arise to people at every stage, but it is more present with young adults.You are suppose to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span of below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. Concentration comes only when you are interested in what you do. So please be passionate towards what you are doing or do only those things which you are interested in. It is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What causes lower abdominal pain?
I am feeling mild pain in my right lower abdomen all area since 3/4 weeks. What can be the reason?Please note 2 years back I was diagnosed with Type 1 fatty liver and gastrointestinal metaplasia and treatment was done. Now I have only above pain problem.Please advise | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms are nonspecific but suggestive of benign digestion disorder called IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. This is manifested with bloating or diarrheas with pain and abdominal discomfort. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large amount of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digest, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea, and ginger. In severe cases colonoscopy should be done and some medications recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein | |
Suggest treatment for swollen papillae of tongue
my mom is having pain in mouth for 10 days .she couldnot sleep wit mouth closed due to pain . today i saw about 8 swelling with maximum diameter around 0.5 cm on posterior 1/3 of her tongue in the region of circumvalate papilae.is it infection or allergy due to erythromycin she took 10 days bach or any specific lesion . can u please guide us sir regarding further evalvation and treatment | Hello,Taking anti-inflammatory medication or anti-histamine can help reduce swelling and offer relief. One Advil and one Tylenol can be very effective for pain relief and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Benadryl is a beneficial anti-histamine that helps with reducing allergic reactions. I recommend warm salt water rinsing, stay hydrated and avoiding irritants. Practice good oral daily hygiene including gently brushing the tongue. A tongue coating and tongue soreness can indicate a fungal infection. This can be a reaction to recent antibiotic treatment. An anti-fungal prescription medication can be required to treat an oral yeast infection.Severe swelling with risk of breathing difficulties should be treated at an emergency room. Followup advice will be provided to assist you on which doctor to consult.I would need more information including a complete dental and medical history. I suggest consulting the doctor that prescribed the erthyromycin and report all occurrences. What was the condition that this medication was prescribed for? Consult a dentist to examine the tongue if this condition does not improve or worsens. Your dentist can treat an oral yeast infection with Nystatin. Prescrition rinses with a combination of medications can often be prescribed.Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to assist you further. | |
Suggest treatment for testicular epididymitis
I have been diagnosed with testicular epidermidis. My physician has put me on an anti biotic. Unfortunately, I take warfarin and am told anti inflamatory medication is not an option which would probably resolve the situation more quickly. What are other options? Need help fast. Thanks. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Antibiotics will reduce the infection and your physician is right in not giving anti inflammatory medication because you are taking warfarin. Tylenol (acetaminophen) causes minor interactions with warfarin. With precaution, Tylenol can be taken at low doses to reduce your pain and inflammation due to epidydimitis after discussion with your doctor. I hope you maintain your INR and get it checked regularly. Avoid getting hurt and always take tylenol under supervision when taking warfarin. Once the pain is under control please stop taking tylenol. | |
Bloated abdomen, pain on lower left quadrant. Have tied tubes and menopause. Cause of pain?
I Have been feeling a throbbing pulsating pain on LLQ. My abdomen seems bloated. I had recently started to juice and have been consuming collard greens, spinach , papaya, and apple in my mixture. Could this be causing the pain? I also have my left tube tied ( ectopic pregnancy /right Fallopian removed) and in transition into menopause . Would this also cause symptom? Thanks in advance for replying. | Dear madam, my opinion is that these symptoms are more likely associated with your previous surgical procedure then with your diet. You should definitely check your pelvic organs. this means you should do pelvic ultrasound or CT scan to see if there is some collection or abscesses formation or adhesions in area of removed fallopian tube. Adhesions could cause intestinal obstruction and symptoms u re describing. Pulsating pain could mean that vessels are involved but Ultrasound should detect this too. Many other disorders can be considered such as diverticulitis, crohn disease or ovary cyst so i advice first to do tests i ve mentioned. Wish you good health, Ivan Romich | |
Q. What could be the reason for abdominal pain and fever in my baby?
Hello doctor, My baby is 33 months old and is having pain in the abdomen and fever of 102 degrees for the past three days. My baby gets viral fever every month or once in two months. What could be the reason? | Hello. The most common reason for repeated infections is low immunity. This is because of incomplete nutrition in food. Please make sure that the meals you give him are proportional to proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The second most common cause is cleanliness not well maintained. We may think and feel that we wash their hands and mouth and keep them clean but sometimes we miss by which these infections make way into their body. So please pay attention to the nutrition. Please feel free to contact if any queries. For more information consult a pediatrician online --> | |
What causes chest pain during pregnancy?
hi im 21yrs old and 28weeks pregnant and keep getting chest pain, its really tight and hurts, i cant breath with it and am also sick, it usually lasts 20-30mins and its also been waking me up at night, my bump goes really stiff and doesnt like it, its not heart burn or trapped gas, i also have low blood pressure and am oftern dizzy and faint can you help?? should i be worried or ignore it? | Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) I will suggest you to get a complete check up of Hemogram, urine routine, renal function tests. Get examined by expert in internal medicine to rule out cardiac or respiratory cause for your symptoms. 3 ) Your symptoms can be due to low hemoglobin or even some time due to physiological changes of pregnancy. But certain medical conditions need to be ruled out. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar. | |
What causes pain under left chest side while taking deep breaths?
Hello my name is Tiffany and I m only 18. I do smoke and I have been for 4 years now. Now This is the second time this has happened and the other one wasn t to long ago. But I can take short little breaths but when I try to take a bigger breath the lest side under my chest tends to get a sharp pain. Im not sure that braking my ribs has anything to do with it because that was some time ago now | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are smoker we need to rule out lung infection and bronchitis because both can cause chest pain. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) 3. Chest x ray. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. Chest x ray is needed to rule lung infection. You should quit smoking as soon as possible. You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) according to the reports. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How long does an implant take to leave the system and does pregnacare conception increase chances of pregnancy?
I have been off the implant for 6 months and hav been trying consecutively since den with no luck . And I don't know why. How long does it take to live your system . I already have a son. And I have started. Taking pregnacare conception . How will it increase my chances | Hi and welcome to HCM,I understand your issue. There are two questions. The first is how long will it take for the implant to leave your system:If you have been off the implant for 6 months, the drug is no longer in your system. The drug clears out of the body within 48 hours of removing the implant. So this is not an issue. However, it may take some time for a few females for the fertile cycles to return. It is usually immediate after stopping the implant but may take upto 6 months in a few women foe fertile cycles to return. Another thing is that every month there are only few days when sexual contact will result in pregnancy. For a women with regular 28 days cycle, the fertile days are from day 10-18 from the first day of the previous menstrual cycle. These are the days when the female egg is released [ovulation ] and is available for uniting with the sperm for pregnancy to occur. It is advisable to keep contact on alternate days during this period for maximum chances of pregnancy.Second query is about pregnacare conception: The tablets contain many minerals and vitamins that help to prevent deficiency of these during pregnancy so that the baby gets optimal amounts of these. Some of these vitamins are helpful as their deficiency may lead to defects in the baby and these are avoided by taking these before pregnancy. It will not help in conception, will not increase your chances of conception as it is not meant for that, but it will help in having a healthy baby. I suggest that you continue the tablets for 1-2 months and try to keep contact during the fertile period. If you do not conceive within the next 2-3 months, you see a fertility specialist and get tested for the cause if any. I think that as you already have one baby, you should not have any problems in conceiving the second time. Just do not worry. Best of luck.Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM. Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist | |
What causes persistent pain in abdomen?
I am currently having investigations for abdominal pain. At first it was lower right pain and now it s upper left. Then last Saturday I was very poorly with vomiting. This has continued on and off all week. I am definitely not pregnant. I have already had my gallbladder removed. | Hello, It may be due to stomach infection. For that you can take tablet ondensetron for vomiting. You may require antibiotics after physician consultation. You may require complete hemogram, ultrasound abdomen as per evaluation. Take hygienic food and water. Keep your self hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam Kale Family and general physician | |
Done follicular study. When can I do my IUI after trigger shot?
mam, on day 11(20/1/13) at 11 O clk pubergen jo 7500iu has give to trigger shot follicle .todayis i my day 12(21/1/13) follicular study shows 2 follicles size 23x21mm,19x16mm on rt ovary endometrium 10.2mm not yet ruptured. when can i do my iui after trigger shot.plz tell me the timing.2iui before and after ovulation or single try?waiting for ur valuble sugessstion | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) It takes 36 hours for ovum to rupture. I think you time your IUI 36 hours after trigger. 2) Single IUI after 36 hours of trigger is good enough. 3) Next day scan might reveal a ruptured follicle. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist | |
Suggest treatment for neck stiffness and throbbing pain in head
Hi, I have almost constant neck tension. Have done for years. Although it became suddenly worse a few weeks ago when I had a bout of pharyngitis. It s let me with a vague but nagging dull ache in my right side of my head. It s also causing some head throbbing on occasion when I stand up and even sit down. I m scared it is a brain tumour as I m occasionally stuck for the right words when speaking and it feels like my head is tender. I m feeling panicy and worried as it doesn t respond to ibuprofen, thank you | Hi,Thanks for writing in.As you have been having a constant neck tension for years, therefore it appears to be a chronic problem and less likely to be associated with a brain tumor. At times, during excessive coughing as you had from phayrngitis, there can be small muscle spasms or conditions within the head to cause pain in the head. This might happen due to irritation of nerves in the region. This can also be related to the balance mechanism if you find that there is some amount of discomfort when changing positions from standing to sitting. Please get a complete neurological examination done. For peace of mind you can get a CT scan brain done to confirm that there is no concern in the brain. Please avoid making sudden head and neck movements. | |
Suggest diet which can improve growth metabolism
My friend, Jay has a son, Jimmy, age 8, and is well-nourished so she tries to make sure that besides eating healthy that he take a daily child’s multivitamin/mineral pill that also includes 10 mg of iron. She’s particularly concerned that he get enough iron because she’s read that iron-deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in children. Therefore, she also gives him an additional iron supplement containing 30 mg of iron that was given to her at the health clinic to take because her hemoglobin levels were low. At Jimmy’s latest health check-up, the pediatrician notices that his growth rate has decreased since his check-up last year and is now below average for his age, and Mrs. Jones reports that Jimmy’s appetite has decreased lately and he hasn’t been eating as much. When closely questioned by the physician, Mrs. Jones tells him about the supplements she’s been giving her son. The doctor feels that Jimmy is indeed suffering from a nutritional deficiency, but it isn’t iron! In your essay, be sure to address the following questions and points (in essay form, don’t number or list parts of your essay): | Hi, there is no need to give iron continously, once the hemoglobin levels becomes normal we should stop iron and focus on dietary improvement. Moreover, iron also causes bad taste in mouth and constipated. So, in my opinion you should stop iron immediately. Child should be given food in addition to milk, like fruits: banana, apple, mango, chiku, rice, cereals, paneer, yoghurt, paranthas, eggs, ghee and butter in every meal. I also would like to do some blood investigations like complete blood count with peripheral smear. If I was treating you then i would have given him a deworming syrup and an appetizer syrup and waited for cbc report. I hope this has helped you. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. Wishing your child good health. | |
Does gastric trouble lead to heart attack?
sir my dad had gas trouble and got some pain near the chest i just want to know whether gastric trouble leads to heart attack.and he checked his condition near a doctor that to a cardiologist and the doctor had tested him i.e. ecg blood test and sugar test everthing is negative | Hello if your father is diabetic?? What is age ?? Smoker?? Obesity?? Gastric symptoms many times present as heart attack. ...these are not classical symptoms.. But if have these symptoms.. And risk factor I mentioned earlier.... Don't neglect... Just do ecg... Which rightly done by you...u can go ahead with TMT and echo....once sure...these are not related with heart then can treat separately gastric symptoms... Need not to panic every time ...take care | |
Slight movement on head while walking is causing dizziness,headache & loss of balance
While walking, if I happen to turn my neck to the left, and then brings back, a dizziness, light light headednessand loss of balance is felt. Have a feeling that left side nerve is not right. Could you suggest some treatment ?Thank you.C.T. George,Trivandrum, India | Thanks for your question dear from how much time you are experiencing this don't worry start with tab betahistidine 16mg BD and tell if there is improvement in few days or not thanks | |
What causes pain in bottom of both feet?
Good afternoon, The bottom of both my feet ache. It is very difficult to start walking when I first stand on them in the morning and during the day. Once I put my tennis shoes on or other shoes the soreness is not as intense. I have made an appointment at the podiatrist. I was just wondering what this could be. Yes, I wear high heels shoes on occasions. I work out and wear flipflops with some cushion or support. Thanks, Leslie | In my opinion is that you have spondylitis in C5/S1 in which symptoms increase in the morning and by wearing high heals physical therapy can fix this easilyGood Luck | |
Is taking Utrogestan 200 orally instead of inserting it vaginally harmful?
hi, I have a similar question than before: Im 8 wweks pregnant and had been ask to take utrogestan 200 for a month( i had abdominal pan , but uterus was fine and no bleeding) however i just realize it was suppose to be taken vaginally and i took it orally!! Im worried it might harm the baby?? I have had horrible headches and migranes since last saturday and they dont stop, I now realize that this might be the cause?? can u tell me if it will harm the baby ..please! Im worried . thank you, alejandra. | Hello dear,I.understand your concern.In my opinion the utrogestan can be taken orally or vaginally.With vaginal insertion the absorption is better and systemic sideeffects like nausea,headache are less than oral intake.But there is no harm to you or your baby with oral intake.So relax.Take panadol for headache.Avoid painkillers in pregnancy.Best regards.... | |
What do mood swings between euphoria with high activity and depression indicate?
I want to find out if my 26 year son could have some kind of mental illness or if its due to drinking but I am not sure where to start. I think he has a drinking problem. He has periods where he is very interactive with our family, very involved, happy, positive, focused, honest, upfront, shares, he has goals and dreams and he seems happy. But there are times when he is very withdrawn, quite, angry, lies, secretively, negative, no goals or dreams and seems very depressed. | he may be suffering from alcohol dependencf syndrome.contact a psychiatrist or me ...dr sarathsnair@gmail.com | |
What causes leg pain, heaviness in chest and cold feeling in feet while on BP medication?
Fiance sais she feels like ice is in her veins and comes and goes in waves. She has had leg pain for several days and a pain like heavyness in her chest and her legs feel cold. Also has been dizzy lately. 38 and on meds for high BP and for the dizzyness. | Hello, It is unlikely related to your BP medicines. Possible causes like varicose vein must be ruled out. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An ultrasound scan with Doppler is required to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Does a sex toy stuck in the rectum require medical attention?
Hi I have been experimenting with my boyfriend and was using a sex toy in my anus. Unfortunately the top half has come off and is still inside. I could touch it with my finger and was trying to get it out. I can no longer feel it. Should I be concerned or will it come out? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, it may come out with defecation but it may not be sure so better not take any risk and it is advisable to see the surgeon, because chances of impaction and sever trauma with infection is very likely, do not try to get it out on your own, but see the surgeon is advisable hope this information helps. | |
What precautions to take to recover soon from IVDP ?
Hi, my sister has been suffering from IVDP. She is 25 years old. she is in allopathy treatment for about a month along with the physiotherapy . she has recovered almost 70% from it, but she has to travel daily around 90 kms(in total) for her office in a traveller wagon, which is hampering her recoevry. Can i have the advice for her and the list of precautions which she can take to recover soon. Thanks | hi, initially she might have to rest for a month or so. here are a few precautions: ask her to wear a lumbar belt while travelling. avoid bending. if her job demands standing for long ask her to place one leg on a stool. chair should be ergonomically constructed to meet her spinal curves. while getting up from lying position turn on one side and get up. let me know if this was helpful. | |
Done surgery to remove spinal tumor. MRI shows spots on vertebrae. Blood spots from surgery?
Hi I am asking on behalf of a friend. She had surgery over a year ago to remove a large tumour on her spine. The pain has slowly come back to as bad as it was before and they have done CAT scans, xrays and now an MRI. The MRI shows two spots on the same vertabrae that the tumour was on. One doctor says it's cancer and now today her surgeon says the spots are just blood from the surgery. Could they be blood spots from the surgery after a year?Di | Hi, thanks for writing in. The fresh MRI pictures need to be compared with the pre operative ones. Only then can one comment on the issue of recurrence of the tumor. The theory of blood clot sounds quite funny. In fact a contrast enhanced MRI will surely help in diagnosing any recurrence f there is any. Regards | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting and reduced appetite during pregnancy
Dear Respectable Doctors My Wife has 2 months pregnancy, and she dosen t have appetite to any food, drink or fruits and vomiting and she is woozy and languid,slothful and have too worry, that not lose our next child, (one of our child died in 9 Months pregnancy almost to born.) | Hi.Speak to your doctor and initiate dominate (anti-nausea medication); 2 tablet can be taken in a day, if it doesn't help then increase it unto 3 tablets a day, but only after your doctor has allowed it.Best wishes. | |
What causes cuts on penis of a baby?
Hi. I m a 32yr old mother of three boys from northern Nigeria. My youngest son-10 months old, weighing 12kg- has cuts on his penis. The underside of the penis is red with the upside of the scrotum, ie where the skin of the penis meets the scrotum. Its as if the skin has peeled. This has been happening on and off for a while now. But recently the penis has little cuts on it, as if with a blade! Its not bleeding but its very red and i m sure painfull even though he s not crying or fussing more than normal. He doesn t have a fever & is feeding well. His elder brother had something like that too when he was little but his was the back of one ear & so easy to manage since the ear is always open to air. Please what causes this and whats the treatment? I m breastfeeding. Thank you. | this is caused by dermatitis , which can cause slit like lesions at what looks like bleeding and cuts .there are few things you can cause this and can verify avoided :laundry detergents tight diapers babies powder perfumed swabs or napkins I recommend soothing creams and avoid all of the above I hope this helps | |
Could the repetitive thinking and irrational assessments of situations due to bipolar or schitzophrenia?
i have severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder....... when i go through my stages of mania, i often experience symptoms of schitzophrenia, such as repeatitive thinking and slightly irrational assesments of situations. could these just be symptoms of my bipolar or do you think i have deeper issues, such as schitzophrenia. thank u | HiThese symptoms do occur in bipolar mania and hypomania and no there is no chance of schizophrenia your doctor is right follow his adviceTake care and thanks for trusting HCM | |
Q. My friend has been asked to go for blood transfusion for dengue. Why?
Hello doctor,My friend has a blood count of 32,000 cells/cu mm. He has been suffering from dengue for four days. He is admitted to a hospital for the same. The doctors are saying to conduct a blood transfusion. I am not sure what that is. Kindly reply. | Hello. Hope your friend recovers soon, without having to go through a platelet transfusion. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest treatment for borderline personality disorder
he would burn the house down with me in it, he said he would make my life a living hell, and that he d inlfict as much psychological damage as possible on our 4 children. He didn t burn the house down, but he did accomplish his other goals. The children are all adults now, in their 30s, and totally under his control, all thoroughly damaged, and probably sociopathic as well, and they all hate me because he keeps telling them that I have borderline personality disorder. We were in marriage therapy for 5 years (before I finally left him). A condition of therapy was that we had to submit to individual personality inventories. I got a copy of his report, here s what it said about him, in a nutshell: (the full written report is actually even more shocking and twisted): unintegrated ego structure sadistic predatory lack of guilt emotionally unavailable narcissistic compartmentalized fragmented I was divorced 5 years and then remarried the sweetest man in the world 11 years ago. The irony is that my children dearly love their stepdad, but they still hate me and say I m the crazy one. I was a full time stay at home mom for them, baking cookies together, building tent forts in the living room, the whole 9 yards, and this is my reward for dedicating all my healthy years to them. I now have several autoimmune diseases, any small wonder. I recently had pituitary surgery and none of them even called me on the phone they insist I m a hypochondriac. I struggled for decades to protect them from the damages inlficted by their father, but it was all in vain. | regular sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy is treatment of choice.A mood stabilizer drug may benifit in your case. | |
What causes persistent back pain?
I have a pain in my back on my right side that hurts more when I inhale deeply. Went to the Doc had a chest xray, front/back and from the side and they said everything looked okay. I'ver had the pain for about 8 weeks now following a case of bronchitis and my athma seems to be getting worse. I have only recently started using an inhaler that doesn't really provide me with any relief. | OSTEOPENIA (WEAK BONES) OR PROLAPSE INTERVERTIBRAL DISC MAY BE THE CAUSE.ANOTHER CAUSE CAN BE WEAK MUSCLES DUE TO LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | |
Suggest treatment for congestive heart failure in a 61-year-old
I am a 61 female who was diagnosed with congestive heart failure about 8 years ago. I have been starting to get light headedness, sometimes to the degree that I feel faint. Last time it did this my difibulator reacted. Didn t go off but I was told it regulated my heart. This time it was worse, almost did faint. I still have palpatations. This was abut 15 minutes ago. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.According to your symptoms, you have fainted because of -1. Maybe your medication, it contains usually diuretics and causes fainting sometimes and also low sodium 2. Maybe you have arrhythmia 3. Other things Go for CBC, LFT, KFT and sodium and potassium level, Troponin test, ECG, ECHO and other things accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Chandra Shekhar | |
Is it to be concerned about the severe pain in the hip due to a fall?
hi about 8 hrs ago i was runnin nd slipped on wet tiles nd fell with force nd my left hip took all the impact. i can walk with a limp but is painful nd have to try to keep my leg as straight as i can. i have limited hip movement to. up and around. i now have a lump that wasnt there but its not swellin its bone or atleast feels like it. the pain is worse now then this morning to. just wondering if i should get it checked out | hiThere is a necessity of an xray/MRI of the hip for internal injury so must consult an orthopedic doctoras early as possible.Minor fracture or subluxation may be there in the hip joint which should not be ignored for long especially since swelling and limp are prominent symptomsTkae advil tabs after meals and use a walking stick forsupport and do minimal activity till x ray is donebest wishes | |
What causes hole between the anus and the scrotum?
I have a small hole bellow my anus between it and my scrotum. When I stretch the skin it disappears. I don't often look at that part of my body so I have no idea how long it has been there.. It almost looks as if I have two assholes. Please give me an idea of what it is!! | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fistula in ano producing hole near anal opening.This hole might be opening of sinuses there might be having more then one sinuses.Consult surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care. | |
What could be the reason for having white lumps on my lips?
i have been sick for three days and i dont know what is wring i have white lumps on my lips and the underneath of my tounge and i have a fever and a head ache and a really bad stomache ache its kinda hard to breath and i can really move my neck but i havent fallen or hurt my neck i would really like an idea of what is wrong with me | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This looks to be a flu. But at the same time it looks you have developed oral thrush meaning fungal infection so soon. You need to apply anti-fungal oral applications available on medical stores/ pharmacies. You also need a symptomatic treatment for the other symptoms you have. | |
How to get pregnant?
one i have a qustion about trying to get pregnant, me and my boyfreind of quite sometime have been trying to get pregant with our 3rd baby but we are havin bad luck on it, and it is really hurtfull. adn what should we do?? on how to bless are famliy with a 3rd little one | Hi, Thanks forthe query I understand your concern. An ovulatory menstruation &normal sperm counts are primary requisits for conception. As it'your 3rd chance.. mostly they are normal... still it's not a bad idea to check for it. To exclude blockage in fallopian tube is considered to be tested .. in vase tgere is no positive result in spite of normal ovum& Sperm counts. Ovulation day is 24 days prior to expected menstruation date. You can judge it by calculation OR by using LH surge test. Have unprotected sex from the dayLH test is +ve OR 16 days prior to expected date of menses... for 6 days. In case there is no other msjor problem ... you would conceive at the most within 5 months. Pregnancy test will show +ve with HPT after 8 days delay in periods.. Thanks. | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Why am I so possessive about my girlfriend?
Hi sir, iam a 17 year old boy.i have a great and very best girl friend. Both of us are very close. Me become selfish in her love. I want her always with me vice versa.sir i dont know why iam so selfish in her matter? I cant live without her,and also she cant live without me. But problem is i dont like onething from her, she make chatting with friends, and facebook chat,i know they are her friends,but when i know this, my mind get disturbing. I dont know why this? I always want her only with me. And sometime i think that,she dont love me,she tell only lie...sometime me think my lifestyle is not apt for her... I need a way to avoid my bad thoughts about her? Please sir , give a solution for this. | At this age these could be apparently normal The answer and solution to your problem lies in your question narration Because of your over possessiveness you get negative thoughts that means the meaning of these thoughts are not real. When it is not real, then there is no point in not allowing her to live her life in her own way If still you need a further discussion, I would love to have in my premium forum | |
Suggest treatment for collapsed gall bladder
i developed gall stone pain during pregancy i am 36 and since my daughters birth have had many painful episodes. i have had 3 scans wich show my gall bladder has collapsed but they cannot see any stones however the pain i get is in my upper right side under my chest this spreads around to my back & into my right shoulder and is excrutiating. the last episode was so painful i admited myself to hospital hoping to have it sorted however after been kept in over night i was discharged yesterday although they are aware of the gall bladder i am still terribly uncomfortable and have had very dark brown urine today could this be connected? | eg:lsee cholysistectomy must done until do antispasmodic and fluid diet restrict lipidand fat dark urine during to complication of gall blader | |
On and off nightmares, screams and cries, affects sleep schedule and school performance. Opinion?
My daughter is 13 and for about a year now her nightmares have been coming back off and on. At first it was just a rude awakening for her and she would go right back to sleep but now they have become so real to her (as she says). She screams and cries like it is really happening and it is affecting her sleep schedule and performance in school along with her other activities such as girl scouts and band. I have looked for therapists but Im just not sure yet if I should take her or just help her at home. | Hello,I understand that you are worried about your daughter's sleep problems. Now, everyone experiences nightmares sometimes, bit they can be quite distressing if they happen very frequently.Frequent and distressing nightmares in children can indicate stress or anxiety-related disorders. In your daughter's case, since her symptoms are resulting in significant dysfunction and affecting her school and social life, I would advisr you to seek professional help from a psychiatrist or child psychologist.Best wishes. | |
Whats the cause and cure for white stringy inside the lips and gums even after regular brushing and flossing?
I have been plagued for many years with white stringy mucous inside my lips and gums. I visit the Dentist at least twice per year and brush twice per day. I usually don't use mouthwash and I do floss. No-one can tell me what is causing this and how to get rid of it. Please help!! Regards, Lyn. | hiwelcome to HCMAs you mentioned the white string in your mucous membrane must be a possibility of lichen planus.Be clear is it patch or string. if white patch then can be like candidiasis, leukoplakia. or you have habbit of chewing tobacco or smoking.if you dont have any habbit of chewing or smoking then, check weather the white strings are only inside mouth or any where else on skin.not to worry much, it will be lichen planus.not to take stress, because it may increase because of that. start anti oxidant Glo-gem once a day.visit your dentist for clearify the lesion.hope it will help youthank you | |
How to heal H pylori IgG infection while on relief with H pylori - Kit?
Hi, My mom currently suffering with H pylori IgG infecetion & she has completed the 14 days course of H pylori - Kit but still she is not feeling well & also inform u that allopathy treatment not suitable to her body can you please inform any other which can help it out to get cure from it Thanks & Regards Sandeep G. | Hello and welcome to HCM, An infection in the body is followed by increase in Ig M antibody. After the infection is treated and/or the infection dies out the Ig M is followed by increase in Ig G levels. The H pylori infection can be efficiently treated with anti-H pylori drugs. After clearing of infection, the levels of Ig G increase. Increase of Ig G levels is not a disease state. It suggests infection control. If again there is increase in levels of Ig M antibody against H pylori, a re-infection with H pylori is present. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal | |
What are the symptoms of anxiety and depression?
Hi, I’m a 26 year old female. I have noticed that for several years I have an excessive amount of energy and need to go out and do something when I wake up, but as the day continues, I lose total motivation. If I don’t do something right in that moment of energy, I will most likely end up doing nothing. I don’t know if this is related to my anxiety and depression (although I am not full on depressed, I am just as frequently hyped up as I am depressed) or something else. I have never been tested for any kind of attention disorder but I am wondering if this is possible. I also procrastinate on tasks, such as schoolwork, until the very last minute and get distracted easily from it. Other times I get really focused (usually because I am at the end of a deadline). I also have sleeping issues. I will often stay up throughout the night, sometimes being ok with a couple of hours of sleep and other times sleeping 10-12. I know I can’t get an official diagnosis, but an opinion on what it sounds like will be helpful. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Excessive energy is hyper behavior pattern and is unipolar disorder. But immediately after that you fall depressed or low in energy. From the given symptoms it can be termed as symptoms related to anxiety disorder. I suggest counseling and psychotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand | |
What causes phlegm in the chest?
My husband wakes each mornin with a huge amount of phlegm on his chest thismakes him want to vomit - what can be the cause? I write from South Africa and don't have a credit card to if this means I have to pay for this information I'm afraid it will have to do without it. regards Dana | if he is an older smoker,the cause of phlegm may be related to smoke and in this case the phlegm is especially during the morning.Nicotine paralize the cylia of bronchial mucosis and during the night they start to function again and the person have a lot of phlegm when he wake up.Other causes may be a chronic rhinosinusitis or chronic gastroesophageal reflux | |
What causes abdominal pain in the upper quadrant?
20 year old female. I have been having abdominal pain, primarily in the left upper quadrant for a few days. Also pain, stiffness, and swelling of joints. Headaches, wierd smells, fatigue, nausea, and now sudden nipple and breast pain. I have never had nipple or breast pain before even as pms.(I usually do not expierience pms) My periods have been irregular since they started and i take bithcontrol. My main concerns are the breast/nipple pai. And the abdominal pain. Any ideas? | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The pain in the left side of your abdomen could be due to gastritis caused by the possible intake of any pain killers consumed by you for the headaches, etc. If not , it could be due to any intra-abdominal inflammation for which a physical examination along with blood test like a CBC, LFT, serum amylase and serum lipase would have to be done, specially if you consume alcoholic beverages. Till then you could go for some anti spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor drug. A word of caution on birth control pills: All the precautions including birth control pills are not 100% fool proof in protection against a pregnancy. If I were your doctor, I would also go for a serum HCG determination and an ultrasound abdomen to rule this out, and then consider your symptoms of breast pain, nausea and fatigue etc not to be due to a pregnancy, if these tests were negative. If positive,the whole management plan would change accordingly.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
Itching between legs, black discoloration, wetness, redness. Using itchguard. History of diabetes. Treatment?
Hi My name is XXXXXX. My problem is that between my legs i hve itching from last 1 year. Now the area is becaming black and it is always wet. Color of the skin is after inching became red and then turn black. I used some creams like Itchguard. They are useful but only if i apply cream 6 - 7 times in a day. Am i suffering from problem of sugar. because after googling i came to know that skin problem arise when patient suffer from problem of sugar etc. Pls adviceEmail:- YYYY@YYYY | Hi Uncontrolled diabetes can be associated with itching, the other symptoms would intense thirst, passing alot of urine, weight loss, increase in appetite, dizziness. Some persons may not have many symptoms at all and it is just found on a random check. To find out if you are diabetic, you should visit your doctor for a check up. Rash between the legs can be due to a fungal infection.Treatment involves keeping the area dry and clean, avoiding clothing that would irritate the area, the use of antifungal powders which can usually be obtained over the counter. Other causes of itching in the groin are : (1) eczema- the skin has a allergic or hyperactive response (2) lice in the pubic area (3) lichen simplex chronicus which is a skin disorder that leads to longtermed itching and scratching. It can be found in eczema, psoriasis, nervousness. It is a cycle: something scratches or irritates the skin, the person scratches it which causes the skin to thicken. The thick skin itches more which causes more scratching and more thickening and so on. The first part of treatment is to stop the scratching. You may need to visit a dermatologist to get an accurate diagnosis of the rash, he or she will tend initiate appropiate treatment based on the history and examination. I hope this information is helpful to you and I wish you the best. | |
How to reduce the excessive hair loss?
I am having excessive hair loss from last 3 months. First i thought its due to monsoon, humidity and dandruff. but its happening now also when the monsoon is over. What should i do to save it. Also my friend suggested me to take Follyhair tablets. I want to know whether there are any side effects of these tablets like weight gain or something else or they are safe. | Hi..you can start these tablets for hair hall. they contain biotin which is required for hair regrowth. Along with these tablets also start iron and calcium supplements. You have to take this treatment atleast for 6 montths for full benefits. | |
Q. I have been taking contraceptive pills without break for three years. Kindly help.
Hi doctor, I have been taking contraceptive pills (Yasmin) without seven days break for over three years now. I have not had my period in more than six months. I did not know about the break. What would be the side effect of doing so? And, should I stop taking it immediately even though I have not finished the 21 days or should I wait to finish this pack first and then have the seven days break? | Hi. Three years is a bit longer but up to one year without break is often given to treat certain disease like endometriosis. In your case, it may not cause any problems. Only that you may get late periods. You should complete the 21 days and then stop. You may get withdrawal bleeding after few days or it may be late. You can do an ultrasound of pelvis, blood tests, sugar postprandial, liver function tests and lipids. You may check breasts. Usually, the pill is safe. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What is causing breathing difficulty, itching all over body and break outs?
my boyfriend has a picc line. he went to the emergency saturday having a difficult time breathing he also has been itching all over and sometimes breaks out. what could be causing this? the doctors we seen said he was just having panic attacks. could that be it or is it more? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your boyfriend 's situation and problem. We need to first rule out allergy to PICC line. PICC line is made up of plastic and latex material. So in some patients, this material can cause delayed allergic reaction after 48-72 hours. Allergic reaction manifest as itching all over the body and bronchospasm (breathlessness). So better to get done complete blood count and eosinophil count. If this is raised than he is having allergy to PICC line. But if blood report is normal than he might be having panic attack. So discuss with your doctor about possibility of allergy. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your boyfriend. Thanks. | |
What causes nerve pain in the hip region to persist while on Gabapentin medication?
I was prescribed Gabapentin 300 Mg by my doctor for severe nerve pain in my left hip area and down my left leg after X-rays of the hip area and lower back area. After taking the drug the first time I felt very tired and much better the following morning. In following dosages the pain continued with no relief at all. Why? | HelloThank you for trusting HCMDear Gabapentine may cause generalized weakness and sedation.please confirm by is it nerve or muscular Pain.Take MRI of Spine may useful. you can use vit d and pain killers with Gabapentine may be useful.If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care | |
What causes pain from shoulder to lower back after having hysterectomy?
I have stabbing pains in my right shoulder and leading down to my lower back. On a scale of 1 - 10. I d say it s 8 but only just bearable. I can only take short breathes.. It started about 3 hours ago.. I ve recently had a hysterectomy just over a week ago | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain that you have seems to be muscular in nature. You can change the posture, do a hot fomentation and take muscle relaxants for relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal . For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL drtayal72@gmail.com | |
What causes red spots from mid to lower spine in babies?
My almost three year old daughter has red spots starting about mid spine to lower spine. They are not raised and do not bother her. I ve noticed them off and on for a few months just thinking she had hit her back on something. I m pretty sure that s not the case. | HIWell come to HCMSuch lesions in this age group are mostly nonspecific and this could be boils and this would come around soon without the treatment, if this does not improved then this can be treated with Syrup Ibuprofen 10 ml three times in day, hope this helps. | |
Suggest medication for pain in tooth
I have visited my dentist last week with a mild toothache. had x ray and a thorough check up could not find anything amiss. Now sensitive to hot drinks. I floss regularly, clean my teeth 2/3 times a day. Use sensitive tooth paste. Just finished a course of antibiotics, but still have a slight ache. I have visited chemist and have been given Nurofen Zavance. I have appt dentist in 2 weeks. Easter weekend so need advice what to do if pain increases. I have repeat dose of antibiotics for ceclor as I am alergic to amoxyl. I have mild high blood pressure and not sure if the nurofen is ok. | Hi.Thanks for posting your query.I have gone through your history.As you are sensitive to hot drinks and have a slight ache, your affected tooth might be in need for root canal therapy. No need to take antibiotics again. In case pain increases, you can change mediation and go with either Flozen AA 2 tabs in a day or Ketorol DT 2 tabs in a day.Consult a dentist for proper examination and treatment.Hope I helped you with your query. | |
What could cause enlarged lymph node, pain in lower back, abdomen and chest? Have history of white matter lesions
Hi, I have been on Sufamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Antibiotic for 9 days. I have an enlarged lymph node on the right side of the nape of my neck. It is painful and the size of a marble. This is the third time this exact spot has swollen caused pain and I've taken some form of antibiotic. The first two times (in 2012) it went away before I was even finished taking the prescription. Now I'm on the last day of the prescription and it still hurts and I think the swelling has increased. I don't have a cold, flu, fever, sinus issue, etc. My lower back (right side above butt) and abdomen (like where the uterus is) hurt occasionally and I've been having a lot of chest pain on an off. Chest pain feels like a muscle cramp or strain... this has been happening for years but lately it's getting worse. I've been to the doctor about the chest pain but they are baffled because everything tests out ok. My background (in case it matters when helping to answer about the swollen nodes) last year testing showed I have 7 white matter lesions in my brain and am Anti-Ro SSA positive, but the specialists told me I didn't have definitive "symptoms" of which autoimmune disease I might have. I feel my health has overall declined but I'm not sure if it is just stress or if it is something I should go back to the doctor about. | HI. Gone through the history. Ut is better to go for a simple test called '' FNAC'' MEANS Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology , done with a fine needle to help diagnose . Repeated swelling at the same spot needs evaluation. May be sonography too can help. It is better you visit your Doctor again. | |
Lump on back in line with spine after doing backward flips. Suggestions?
Hi. My 11yr old son recently was messing about and doing backward flips, and when he stood up a lump had come up on his back, directly in line with his spine . It goes down over weeks, and then tonight he was playing on the carpet, on his back, stood up and once again this lump has flared up? Should we be concerned. The doc said to see how it goes, but now we are worried ? | there are many thing to clear clinically. 1.minimal scar or lump since birth yes/no 2.Is it associated with pain. 3.Is it hard to touch or soft and compressible. 4.Is it tender to touch. 5.pain radiating to legs. It could be occult meningiocele,dermoid,spondylolisthesis or simply inflamation in spinal muscle. | |
What could the swollen patches on the thigh be?
Hi. My daughter has a perfect swollen circle on her thigh. It is about 2 inches in diameter. I don t see anything resembling a bite in the middle? She was scratching it earlier today and then when I was helping her put her pj s on I saw it was a big perfectly round raised circle, slightly red in color. What could this be? | Hello. I just read through your question. This is either a reaction to something she came in contact with, or a skin infection. Infections are usually slightly painful when touched or pressed and require antibiotic treatment. Reactions usually resolve on their own. In either case, if the diameter of the circle increases, I recommend consulting with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented. | |
Suggest home remedy for a broken nail.
I smashed my finger in the car door, its obviously bruised, but there isn't excessive bleeding under the nail. The slam broke the skin and may have broken the nail right under the cuticle, but I can't tell at this point. What is the best way to care for it at home? | **1. since history if trauma/injury is there thus other causes [fungal infection, chemical, skin condition] can be safely excluded.2. if nail is broken from cuticle it will not reattach, you have to remove or trim it, and will take 6-10 months to re grow, since bruising is there thus home treatment often helps relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection. . keep the area dry to prevent infection, Reapply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a fresh adhesive bandage, watch for signs of infection such as increasing heat, redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or pus and consult a doctor immediately. increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer.PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick: apart from biotin supplement you can also take natural source of biotin like: boiled eggs, cauliflower, avocado, whole grains. | |
Lower back pain, leg pain. Taking Tylenol and Advil. Used heat and ice. Suggestions?
My husband is really suffering with severe lower back pain and pain radiating down the front of his leg..he has been taking tylenol 3 s for a week with Advil q8 hours....what would be better? ...he has a prescription for Celebrex but stopped taking it when he started the Advil......he has tried heat...ice....tried doing the back excercises but he is no better. He is never sick and never misses a day of work but this week he missed 4 days. Please , any suggestions would be appreciated. | Hi,From history it appears that your husbund might be having some degenerative changes in his lower spines giving rise to this problem.Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Physiotherapy will give better relief.Do back extension exercise.Ok and take care. | |
How to treat lung cancer?
I have a 18 months aged baby and my father was recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. He is supposed to begin cyberknife treatment (in addition to chemo) on Monday. Is it safe for my baby for me to be around him while he is being treated? I am concerned the radiation will harm my baby. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has small cell cancer of lung. Treatment of choice is chemotherapy and radiotherapy. If it is localized then surgery can help. You should keep your baby away from your father while treting with radiation. Otherwise no any other problems. And at time of chemotherapy he should avoid contact of many people. Because his immune system is suppressed snd chance of infection to your father is also high. 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. | |
Delayed period. Pregnancy test positive. Used safety kit and bleeding for two weeks. Still positive so taken Mathergin tablet no change. Advice?
Dr i had been last periods time is 12 june.i am do sex 24 june. my period is not coming in july on 12 th.i use i m check my pregency test. possitive .i use safty kit of surya company.my periods was start continue 10 days after 5-6 days less bluding. because i use clot tablet. completely 15 days period complete.bt i re-chek again positive.i take mathergin tablet but no change. what i doing now....... | hi..you have conceived and you have tried for its termination by taking methargin.. still your UPT is positive..dont self medicate..see your obstetrician for the management of condition..they may use medical methods for the termination, if it doesnot work, they may go for menstrual regulation by aspiration of contents of conception by MR syringe, if it doesnot help, then they may go for D and C.. | |
Diagnosed with anemia, heart murmur, have lightheadedness, hand and leg tremors, bone pain, white dots in vision. Any ideas?
I am a 20 year old female. In the past 2 months I ve been diagnosed with anemia and a heart murmur . I ve been feeling extremely light headed (it comes and goes) for the past few months. My hands and legs get really shaky like someone with Parkinson s Disease (which my grandfather has). My heart rate gets really high (average 120 at rest, even high if I m moving arounud), both of my grandmother s died from strokes. Sometimes I see star-like objects in front of me (it s more like white dots floating around). And lately I ve been getting a lot of pain in my wrists and my knees but the pain feels like it s INSIDE my bones. The doctor s don t know what s going on. I just want to know what s happening to me and if it can be fixed. HELP! PLEASE! | these are symptoms of hyper kinetic circulation due to anaemia in which due to low hemoglobin body tries to produce more RBC to carry oxygenwhich in turn produces such symptomsno worriestreating anaemia with multivitamins and iron will cure it |
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