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What causes burning sensation in chest, continuous spasm in arms burping? Dr.Gopi, I have so many confusion concerning my condition, I have visited 3 different doctors and they all said I am ok and non of them told me an alternative to what might be happening which is how I ended up emailing you now. I am having a bur...
Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Provided your EKG is normal , this relates to the psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress , anxiety disorder .Hope this clears your query .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards .
What could yellow waxy scab in nose after allergic reaction indicate? Hi there, A few days ago I spent time at a friend's place where they had a cat. Occasionally, when I would touch the cat I would experience mild hayfever allergies, and sneezing. A couple of days later, I noticed a small yellow waxy scab forming jus...
Yes, it does appear to be a result of trauma or you could be having a boil over there. Take a course of antibiotics and avoid removing the scab. It will gradually heal.
Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction hiii doctor,my age is 25,hieght 5.11 . i used to masturbate regularly since 8 years so now im suffering with erectile disfunction,since 4 years.even iam also facing very fast ejaculation during masturbation.i consulted homeo pathy medicine ,but it does nt shown any result. ...
HelloThanks forquery .You have been indulged in frequent habitual masturbation since many years and now facing problem of erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation .These problems are due to habitual masturbation and need self determination to over come this .addiction for masturbation Try to reduce the frequency of m...
Suggest permanent solution for hair regrowth Hii..i am 25 yrs old male (Weight 61 kg and height 5 ft 7 inches)...i had very thick hair...but 8 months back, I came to switzerland..since then I started loosing hair regularly and now my hair is very thin.....should I use Mintop to stop hair fall and to grow hair?? if yes...
first u have to consult local dermatologist/ tricologist ... they ll asses the type and grade of hair loss and prescribe suitable prescription...
Suggest a remedy for rashes I have had this rash for around 10 months. Started under and around breasts, armpits, ribcage, spread to abdomen, thigh and seems to be getting worse. Been prescribed Nystatin and most recently Ketoconazole ( even though it doesn t look like ring worm or even round).Doesn t itch or ooze. An...
Hi.As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis.My treatment advice is – 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are ora...
Suggest treatment for itchy toes and dry skin i am 34 y.o, 4 9, female, 47 lbs. Only 3 of my toes are very itchy, both left and right foot, been like this for months now, it is turning black when i scratch it. really cant help but scratch it. the skin seems to be very dry and the toes seems inflamed.
Hi,It seems that you may be having allergic dermatitis on both feet. There may be dryness,erythema and papulovesicular lesions. There may be secondary bacterial infection,that is why toes may be swollen and reddish. There may be some cause like..housedust,dander,grass,soap,socks,clothes,soap,shoes,leather,water...etc. ...
Suggest medication for cough and cold for a child Hi Doctor, My son is 2 years old suffering from cough and cold. I have the syrup methdilazine ammonium chloride and sodium citrate expectorant. Can I give him. If not then Pls suggest me the medicine. Thanks Manoj
Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Flucold syrup 3 times daily and saline nasal drops locally will help.Steam inhalation will give relief quickly.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociate professor of pedia...
What could a chronic painful lump on neck indicate? i am 44 and feel a lump on right side of neck. shown to couple of doctors. they said it is due to tonsils and gave me antibiotic. the other said it is the swollen neck muscle. but in either case it is still there from last two months and irritates and redens my right...
Hi dear thanks for the query on HCMHere you need to visit a doctor and ask for an ultrasound neck to check whether the lump has fluid or solid. Look for other non pqlpqble lumps if any.You need to ask for Fnac of the swelling which will give you a pathological diagnosis which will decide the treatment.All the speculat...
What causes a red hard bump on the upper thigh? I have a hard red hit to thr touch bump on the upper left thigh. I woke up in the middleof the night scratching it and it felt like a burning sensation. I had something similar about a year ago in the same spot which is why i am thinking it isnt a bug bite.
Hi,Dear,Good Morning.Thanks for the query to my HCM online- clinic .I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion the hard bump on lt upper thigh-appears to be insect-bite-by the fact that it happened at midnight.-A similar happening history- would suggest a bug bite mostly.-Hope this would resolve your worry-some que...
What causes headache after dialysis? I am Kidney patient CRF since last two years. Presently undergoing dialysis twice a week. I am lady of age 47. My weight is 41 kg. BP remains below 140. It does not increase during interval of Dialysis.Urine output more than 1000ml per day and input is 1500ml. I feel hungry and tak...
Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.In CRF,maintainence of kidney function is,twice or thrice weekly dialysis.As your body weight is low,twice weekly dialysis is sufficient.Your blood routine,creatinine,electrolytes and B.P. should remain normal.After dialysis,headache is commonly due...
How to cure hematoma of gum? I am a 60 years old man. I developed a hematoma in the gum after some heavy lifting when working around the house. The hematoma is tender when touched. My dentist diagnosed it as hematoma. Should I wait until the hematoma pops, i.e., drains itself? What kind of doctors treat gum hemat...
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Actually hematomas are the condition which heals on its own as they dissolve slowly.You should wait for 7-10 days, and if it does not heals after that also then you should visit your dentist again and get it surgically removed.Hope it will help you.
What is the cause for numbness on the lip and gum when on antibiotics after the extraction of the teeth? Hi I've had a 4 wisdom teeth extracted last week I did experience numbness on the right lip and gum and its progressed to burning I've also been suffering with extreme pain in the xypy sternum area please help I h...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM , you have said feel numbness and you undergone extraction one week ago effect of local anaesthesia is 24 hours maximum, even now u feel numbness then you should consult your dentist again.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? I have been diagnosed with degenerative disk desease , central canal stynosis, and I have pain in my whole body. sore to touch or bump against something, all joints hurt and cant hardly get up or down without pain in chest shoulders, legs, neck, arms, feet ...could that also be a...
HelloFibromyalgia is a bit difficult to diagnose since there are no scans or blood tests for it. It really is a diagnosis of exclusion--made when all other possibilities are ruled out. It does require paired areas of trigger points throughout the body.If most of your joints are involved, that is more likely an autoim...
What causes elevated blood glucose level during pregnancy? I am 26 year old and 18 weeks pregnant, I had glucose tolerance test recently. Fasting blood sugar is 90 mg and blood sugar after 2hours of taking glucose is 145. My weight is 70 kg and height is 165 cm. Did I get Diabetes? is there any risk to fetus?
Hi there,,Please do not worry it does not seem like you have diabetes with the values that you are showing. .Your Body mass index based on the values you have given is in the normal range putting you at a lower risk for diabetes.Diabetes is more common in pregnancy in women who have had a family history of diabetes, di...
Can I ask the doctor about the kidney test reports ? Dear Sir, I m Matin from Bangladesh, My elder brothers is suffering kidney disease and emergency. There test Result is Creatinine=1662.00 umol/L,Hemoglobin=8.4gm/dl, ESR(westergren Method)=43mm/1st Hr,Calcium=8.5mg/dl, Inorganic Phosphate(PO4)=4.90 mg/dlSodium(Na)=1...
Hello Welcome to health care magic forum As serum creatinine is very high ,so dialysis is definitely indicated.So contact some nephrologist & go for dialysis & further management . Wish you good health Disclaimer
Can breast pain and cramps be symptoms of pregnancy? I am pretty sure I am pregnant but need a little help. I have taken many tests and all of the clear blue digital tests say I m pregnant but the ept and first response say I m not. However, my breasts are killing me and my nipples are already changing. I am over a we...
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the sore breasts ,frequent urination can be symptoms of pregnancy .But it needs to be confirmed by doing a urine pregnancy test .Usually a urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period.The first sign of pregnancy is missed period.Other symptoms...
Is lower back pain and pain in testicle sign for puberty? i have a pains in my gut and lower back but the main pain is in my testicals i am only 16 and the pain just appeared today. it hurts to move them or even to touch them i find the pain gets worse when i walk to is this just a part of puberty or is there somethin...
HelloThanks for query .Pain in lower back and testicle is mostly due to infection of Epididymis (Epididymitis) or Testicle (Orchitis) .You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of Scro...
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 ...
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 shou...
On Implanton, frequent urination, tiredness, moody. HPT cam back with crooked positive line. What does it mean ? I am on the birthcontrol implanton (sp) the rod in the arm for 6 months. An I have been having to pee alot, tired, moody just not feeling well all around. So I took a pregnancy test yesterday and it came ba...
Good afternoonDon not worry those are symptoms of side effects of implanon.The result you got is most likely false positive, I would advise you to repeat the test in near by health facility.Its also necessary for you to see doctor so that other tests like blood pressure, random blood sugar are done to rule out other di...
What is the cause of shoulder pain? I recently had an MRI done on my shoulder. They told me at the hospital where I had it done that I had an excessive amount of fluid on my shoulder and some torn muscles. What does it mean when a person has fluid on the shoulder? It is very painful. I can t sleep at night at all and ...
HiThere may be torn rotator cuff, and periarthritis,arthritis of shoulder.repair may be needed along with aspiration of shoulder ,or infiltration with cortisone, apart from anti inflammatory pain meds.Follow your shoulder surgeons advice.Use broad arm sling, and take tramadol 100 mg tabs after meal at bedtimeThanks
How to get rid of itching problem? Hello doctor...My mom is 52 years old...she is suffering from itching problem since 2 years..we have checked up with many doctors and as per their suggestion that it is due to a problem in the uterus,we have operated and removed the uterus...but still the problem is continuing and s...
Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I would like to know more details about your mother's complaints, like how they begun, whether they respond to any drugs, what drugs she uses, what other medical conditions she has, whether she requires any other drugs, whether she has rashes along with itching, which parts itch more, ...
Q. I have 3. 5 pack-year history of smoking. Am I prone to leukemia? Hello doctor, I am 29 years old and I am a former smoker. I smoked half a pack a day from the age of 19 to 26 years (3.5 pack years). I stopped smoking three years ago. I also had three CT scans in my life that totaled just a little over 9 mSv. for s...
Hello. I have seen your CT scans (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As of now, you are not having any symptoms and CT (computed tomography) scans reveal no mass as well. So you are not having cancer as per the history. The risk cannot be predicted when the person smokes because genetic and environmental ...
Suggest remedy for dry skin in belly in pregnancy Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 36.5 weeks and soooo ready to deliver this baby. my belly skin has become very dry and not even vit e oil seems to be helping at this point. What can I do to treat this and does this me...
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion streched dry skin predisposes to strech marks.Apply moisturizers twice daily.Franch cream is also a good effective.Dry skin favors itching and there by rash.Dont worry it will subside.Coconut oil is also good.Avoid soaps which dry out the skin.Best regards...
Suggest treatment for back pain I am waiting to see a consultant about a potential cecum issue relating to a consistent pain in that area (ranges from severe to dull ache) but have recently started experiencing back pain (in the same area but at the back) and now it hurts when I simply sit.. More at the bottom of my b...
Hello,Thank you for contact us,Exercise in right manner will be effective to back pain but in wrong way might more painful for that.Commonly Now a days its mostly the common problems in humans.Mainly its due to inactivity of muscles it.Today every one having totally sitting life as no work at all that could be count as...
73 yr old unable to adjust with anyone, violent, hot tempered, family depressed. Suggestions? our family is in depression because of my father. he is 73, mother passed away in 2010. my father does not like any body in this world. he cant adjust even 7 days with family members. he becomes violant because of small small...
hello welcome to health care magic Don't worry. He could be having following possibilities based on your details- 1) Major depressive disorder (Agitated depression) 2) Bipolar disorder ( manic type) 3) Dementia with depression 4) Psychotic disorder I advise you to consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and mana...
I have a lower abdominal pain & pain while urinating, how to cure this ? Hi Doctor , Im manjula from Sri Lanka, 29 male. I had acute lower abdominal pain in the right side. Also i have a pain while urinating. In my UFR Color- Straw Sugar-+(.5) Pus cells-1-2(hpf) Red cells-40-50 hpf Epithelial cells-+ Crystals-cal.oxal...
THanks for the query It looks like u might be having a stone in the urinary tract because it says positive for calcium crystals and also u r throwing out significant amount f red cells PLease get a USH abdomen and pelvis to rule it out immediately THis cannot be ignored. PLesae go as soon as possible Have a healthy li...
Why is the heel and ankle is hotter than the rest of the body after got sprained in the ankle? hi i sprained my right ankle 2 months ago and its still swollen and im still limping. I cant move it left or right. I can only stand and bare weight for semi long periods of time. My question is last night I was lying down a...
Hello,The hot sensation or local temperature in the ankle is one of the signs of the inflammation of the ankle joint and tendons. Other signs are swelling, red color, and pain. So presuming that you did not had a fracture 2 months ago (x-ray would show it), I think this is a bad ankle sprain that needed more careful tr...
Q. Can infection on penis cause severe itching? Hi doctor, I am suffering from an infection on my penis. I am using Clotrimazole cream over the infection. Once I miss applying cream a day, the penis gets infected with red patches, pus-filled boils and there is severe itching. My partner is not affected by any problem ...
Hi. Please send photos of the affected area before applying Clotrimazole cream. After seeing your images, I can give my comment about your problem. Revert with more information to a dermatologist online -->
Can swelling and numbness in toes be normal after getting pierced by glass? Hi I stepped on a piece of glass and it went in about a little more than half an inch and when I pulled it out blood started gushing for about 3 minutes and then stopped. Now I m having some pain when I walk and swelling and numbness on that a...
Hello, It is due to local inflammation. There is a chance for infection and antibiotics have to be stated preferably amoxiclav. Daily clean with soap and water and apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin. If there is pain, over the counter available analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac can be taken. Hope I have ...
How to treat allergy? I have many allergies and take multiple medicines to help. I have been having constant chest pain in the middle of my chest and have been having to use my inhaler more. Of corse allergies are really bad this year but I am worried about the chest pain
HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern as such you have not mentioned here what type od allergies you have if this the asthmatic attack then this need to be treated with bronchodilator and antihistamine and some time steroid also be given according to age and gender and weight which is missing here, ...
What is the reason for having lower backpain, numbness in legs, lumps in lower back, tailbone indicate? I have been having lower back pain ever since I fell a year ago. Sometimes my legs go numb an its been hurting more and more. So bad I don't want to walk sometimes. I have all these lumps in my lower back too an som...
Hi...it could be due to injury to your spinal cord when you had felled...that is causing nerve compression and all the pain and numbness... better get a ct scan or nri of your spine and show to an orthopedic...Dr. Ashish Verma
What causes intense heart beats in a 28 years old? i have had a condition for the last 13 month now whereas it feels like a drop beat in my chest which happens everyday.but for the past 4 days these beats in my heart have been happening every 10 seconds. i got really scared and called an ambulance. i was on the heart ...
Hello! understand your situation, but you don't have to worry. With what you refer, it does not look a serios problem. The problems with heart beat can have different causes. In your age, the possibility that this comes from organic factors, such as a heart disease, is very low. I think that your situation is transit...
Pain in the lower abdomen after straining. Difficulty in standing and walking. Had a c-section in the past. Anything to be worried? i had a c-section seven moths back..we had water shortage this month. i started getting water from my neighbor past three days .i had no problem till third day i had sharp pain in my lowe...
Hi and so sorry about what you are experiencing.After sugery, most of the cut structures get health, solid enough to keep us strong but can break or be strained if subjected to a great force. It is the same thing that can happen in healthy people.Because you c-section was just 7months ago, i would have advised that you...
What is the treatment for severe abdominal pain? I am having acute abdominal pain...it started mid day today. Lower abdomen, feels like a band around my lower misection. Feels like it radiates to lower back, rectum. Urine looks normal, little relief with bm, but then pain returns. No fever. Hurts to walk. I am 47 yo f...
Hello Acute lower abdominal pain may be due to many reasons.It may be due to renal or ureteric calculus,pelvic pathology etc.You need proper clinical examination and few investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,LFT,RFT,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound of abdomen is important in screening proba...
Lower back pain after bending. Temporary relief after taking Aleve tablet. Suggestions? I was bending over folding clothes and my lower back gave out and could not move yesterday. After an hour I was able to get from a bent position until I could stand and make it to the bed to lay down. I started taking Advil and t...
Hi and welcome to HCMFrom description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.Meanwhile following measures wil...
Cause for hot forehead, freezing body and dizziness in child? I m 14 years old and been walking around alot but I haven t been eating for I m on a class trip and the food is disgusting. I ve been becoming dizzy at times and than freezing. I lost my balance once. And while I was cold my forehead was hot. What is happen...
Hi....by what you quote I feel that due to inadequate nutrition your body glucose stores are depleting fast and that's why you are experiencing these low blood glucose or hypoglycemic episodes.Next time this happens I suggest you get to the nearest emergency room and get yourself tested for a random stick glucose and l...
What causes recurring lump in armpit filled with pus? Hi, my wife had a small lump in the armpit, when we had met a doctor we came to know, that it was a lymphnode swelling. She also had some puss oosing out from that part. She was under medication, the swelling would come down and after few days it comes back again a...
Hi,I suggest you need to see a general surgeon to discuss incision and drainage of the infected area. The surgeon may wish to biopsy tissue if there is any thought that it might be anything other than a simple abscess.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger
What causes a groin lump that bleeds only during menstruation? Hi there I have a lump in my groin that has been there for over a year and it only bleeds during menstruation. I have stage 5 endometriosis and I am concerned this could be external endo. It s is sore and bleeds on contact with underwear no pus and has nev...
Hello and welcome to HCM,A lump that bleeds during menstruation and a history of endometriosis indicates that the lump in the groin is due to endometriosis.Endometriosis is known to occur at many unusual sites.Excision of the groin lump is required followed by histopathological examination for confirmation.Consult your...
Can excessive masturbation cause liver damage? hello can overmasterbation cause perminite damage,i have a fatty liver and a scared liver,i dont drink but i have had a really bad masterbation problem for years.i also have high uric acid.can you get high uric acid from overmasterbation,and ,i have pain wear my liver is,...
Hi dear thanks for asking question.Overmasturbation can not affect liver or kidney.Your liver problem and high uric acid is not because of masturbation.In fact masturbation can give pleasure.If you masturbate 3 times a day then some problem can occur by overmasturbation like chronic fatigue , anxiety , groin dyscomfort...
Suggest best possible medication for cough hello i am having cough since last three months, i was taking recofast plus, syp-ambroliteaugmentin 625, montair lc. Now all these medicines is stopped and i am taking seroflo 250 inhalerbut still am having cough, only in the morning it is more can i continue with this inhal...
HiWelcome to HCMAs per your description of treatment given to you it seems you have allergic cough which is continued for 3 months, you should continue inhaler for some time along with tab Montair that would help in decreasing your cough
Suggest treatment for high blood pressure and anaemia My blood pressure has shot up all of a sudden and I have never had that before, I was recently diagnosed with anemia, I have an open sore on my face at the hairline smaller than a kidney bean for about 4 months, I have a chronic bad smell and taste in my mouth and ...
Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, all your symptoms may be related . its common inrheumatological disorders. you should get your ESR and ANA test done.Hope to have been helpful!Wishing all the best, Dr. D Sunil Reddy
What causes tightness and enlargement in my left testicle? I have an external urethral orifice irratation that started yesterday. More than 12 months ago I started having issues with my left testicle such as tightness and enlarging, especially during a bowel movement. I am 41 now and I use to have urinary tract infect...
Hi, It can be due to Urinary tract infection, Take urine complete test, the tightness can be due to orchitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist
Q. Why am I not getting pregnant even though I do not use contraceptives? Hello doctor, I am a girl aged 18 years and I have been married for a year. I have severe dysmenorrhea. I am not getting pregnant but I do not take contraceptives or use protection. Why?
Hello. For your gynecological problem detail evaluation should be done. For that per speculum and pelvic examination done and transvaginal USG should be done. In USG report if any underlying cause present than it will be clear like for example fibroid, endometriosis, ovarian cause, etc. For infertility serum TSH (thyro...
Feel continuous crawling sensation from ribcage to back, severe consistent pain. Remedy? 36yr female, left ribcage in back (I..fell) continual worm crawling sensation where injury occurred 18 days ago.. Pressure from front of ribcage hurts back ribcage too, Painful, gross feeling..been alternating heat & ice..however,...
Hi, Following are possible causes for your problem which need evaluation and treatment: -Muscle spasm due to injury: Analgesics will help -Localized infection: Need to rule out -Vitamin Deficiency: Take healthy diet Apply only heat pad. As symptoms are much it is better to meet general physician. Wish you Good Health ...
Q. How to handle a schizophrenic patient? Hi doctor, My sister is suffering from auditory hallucination and 2 years ago she has been diagnosed to have schizophrenia (paranoid). Earlier, she regularly took medicine. But now she is not taking medicine because of side effects. She is unmarried and working in a private co...
Hi. As you have mentioned that your sister is suffering from schizophrenia and shown response on the prescribed medication, start her on tablet Risperidone 3 mg at night and tablet Parkin (Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride - THP) 2 mg in the morning. You can also give her tablet Sizodon plus one tablet at night, which is a...
What causes palpitations while suffering from anxiety? Hi, my name is Max I m 24 iv been dealing with anxiety/stress for about 5 years. Originally saw my doc and have went to er for a racing heart/ palpitations. Over the last few years I have had a few ekgs, an echocardiogram and a 24 hour holtor monitor. All came bac...
Hello Max,I have gone through your query and understand your concern towards your stress and anxiety symptomsI can assure you that there is nothing to worry.... It is understandable from the symptoms you described could be panic attacks related to anxiety disorderI can suggest you deep breathing techniques ie...take in...
What causes swelling in toe? Hi. I have a question. our 13 yr old son has a swollen right big toe. He does not remember jamming it, or hurting it. It s swollen and red. The nail is not discolored and has no other pain with his feet. I checked for holes, puncture wounds. None to be seen. What else can I check?
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The swelling in the toe can be because of any trauma or nail bed infection or insect bite. Nothing to be panic, consult a general physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(If you are not allerg...
How to get pregnant? hi doctor i m sakshi.25 yrs old 61 kgs 5.1" i m trying to concieve since last 1 & half year im unable to covcieve. im taking 25mg thyronorm & ovacare.My X-ray & Ultrasound report is ok. my husband's report is ok.i get pain on 17th day of my cycle then i get periods on 14th day of 17th day.please a...
Hi, I think you should go for some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progester...
What causes dryness and flaking in foreskin while masturbating? Hi, over the past few weeks my foreskin has been getting incredibly dry and flaking a small amount when I am masturbating. Also, I believe I have a yeast infection as I am not circumcised, I cant pull my foreskin over the head of my penis without immense...
Hello, You may be correct. You should get your circumcision done at the earliest to prevent infections. Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand
How to treat 7mm kidney stones? HI Dr, Had a CT Scan last week shows a 7mm upper polenon-obstructing left renal calculus stone. I will see my primary care physician next week. I have no pain and urine is OK. What should I do regarding fluids to flush or is it too big to pass on my own. What types of treatment are avai...
HelloThanks for query.You have been diagnosed to have non obstructing stone of a size of 7 mm in left kidney .Normally stone of such size pass down through ureter and then passed out of the body through urethral passage and no active intervention is required .There are two modalities of treating such stones located i...
What is the analysis on the attached MRI of the Lumbosacral spine? MRI OF LUMBOSACRAL SPINE: -PROTOCOL:-     SE T1W & TSE T2W SEQUENCES IN SAGITTAL PLANE.-     TSE T2 W SEQUENCE IN AXIAL PLANE.-     STIR SEQUENCE IN CORONAL PLANE.-     MR MYELOGRAPHY USING HEAVILY T2W SEQUENCE IN SAGITTAL AND CORONAL PLANES ON A 1.5 T...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. These findings of the MRI done on your lumbar spine indicate that there are moderate to severe degenerative changes that have caused and narrowing of the spinal cord and compression on the nerves. Treatment in such cases is i...
How to cure numbness in right and left hand due to sick cell syndrome? Hi I weight 145lb can t gaine weight I have sick cell my right and left hand pinkie are numb am cold all the time in the house have the heat on leg usely goes to sleep i don t sleep scare go to sleep when tired or blink out drink pleanty of water d...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have sickle cell disease. You should go for HB chromatography once to find out whether you have homozygos or hetrozygos disease. In state of oxygen deficiency symptoms are precipitated. You should maintain oxygenation. You should also take...
Lower back pain. What could it be ? I have a problem with make lower back, has been 6 months now, feels as if its getting worse, gets really bad after running,and begins to spike down my legs when sitting, What could it be?
It could be problem with your intervertebral disc . Avoid running and get youself examined. Ayurveda offers cure with kati vasti and with drugs likr R compound etc.
I have low hemoglobin. How to treat it and prevent it? I have low hemoglobin... how to treat it and prevent it??? I am a Technical Engineer, aged 27, male. I have been feeling very fatigued and feeling weak since the last few months. I had gone to a doctor who suggested me to get a Complete Blood and Urine test. My he...
Welcome at HMCAs You explained that your HB level is Low . and Doctors have advised to take iron supplement.low hemoglobin has different causes Diet and life style is one of main causes, worm infestation , some medical reason Piels , chronic illness ,First of All check you diet and life style , Stop the intake of ...
How long do i have to wait to get pregnant after hysterolaparoscopy ? Hello Doctor , I had a surgery of hysterolaparoscopy on 31/jan/2011 n i got ma periods on 2/02/2011 n again in the same month i got periods on 15/02/2011 n i z waiting to get pregnant but on 26/03/2011 i got periods..... how long i have to wait to g...
Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic You did not mention indication for hysterolaparoscopy. If underlying cause of infertility has been removed then you can expect pregnancy in coming months. all the best .
Should i be worried of pain on right side above waist and dark colored urine after gall bladder removal? Hi Dr, I have surgeory about 10 days ago to remove my gallbladder all seems ok with the normal pain, gas ,,etc,, I have been drinking water to flash the sedative from my system but today i establishied two thing, p...
If I was your surgeon, I'll be thinking:would be helpful to know: are you male/female? age? fevers? Are you jaundiced (yellowish skin/eyes)?So I'm thinking:- you're probably on pain medication? so you may be constipated if you're not having stools (pain meds cause constipation)- Dark urine more like dark yellowish may ...
What type of food to be taken after gall bladder operation? in the year 2009 gall blooder operated .after that operation my health is not good. stool passes 4/5 time in a day. off and on loose motion is there. what type of food is to be taken and what is the solution? my hair also disturbed. it is gradually thin.
HelloI have gone through you concernsAfter gallbladder surgery absorption of fats is derranged normally because bile is important for digestion of fatty food.as a consequence diarrhea occurs.I would suggest you to decrease your fat intake which is present in butter,unskimmed milk,egg yolk,cheese,pizza,refined foods.try...
Pain in lower abdomen, feeling of painful hard knot on lower abdomen while exercising. History of having 3 c-sections. Connection? This past weekend I laid down on the floor on my stomach to do some shoulder/back exercises and stretches. When I first laid down, I felt some pain in my lower abdomen. When I put my a...
Hello,Your description suggests that you may have had a muscle cramp as you tried to stretch your abdominal muscles during the exercise process. This can happen either due to mineral deficiency, lax abdominal wall or due to cut nerve-endings during the past surgeries. You should increase your calcium intake, apply a lo...
Symptoms of bipolar 2, desperate, recurring negative thoughts, suicidal. No help from doctors. Treatment? My ex and I believe he has bipolar 2 we have done a lot of research into it and he matches all of the symptoms the only thing is when he goes to the GP they dismiss it without asking him any questions or tests and...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicBoth of you are right to be concerned. Mental health is as important as physical health and mental illnesses should be treated as seriously as any other medical condition.If he wishes for a mental assessment and is not presently receiving one from his current practitioner then he ca...
Suggest treatment for rib fracture my mom fell and broke a rib since home from hospital she does not want to eat 1 or 2 bites here and there and sleeps a lot try to get her to eat and she says she wants to die. she is 87 and before the fall she cooked did laundry. I am afraid she is starving my brother and I have trie...
rib fractures hurts a lot. of course, if your mother cannot eat, I suggest you to call a doc to assess the nutritional status and the need of parenteral nutrition
Why does one eat less and sleep more with history of cancer? Hello Doctor, My mother -in-law was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer 12 months ago as well as having many cancers in the pelvic area caused by ovarian cancer. for the last 12 weeks she has not been eating much, is extremely and constantly exhausted and...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has multiple foci of cancer in pelvis. She has primary cancer in ovary with multiple metastatic lesion in liver. Sobit is stage 4 cancer. It ia last stage. Life expectancy is not good. Anorexia is due to many toxins secreted by cancer cel...
What could cause swelling in gums without bleeding and inflammation? I have swollen gums and im not sure i have gingivitis I have swelling of my gums. the bottom gums are worse then the top.gums. swelling is all around and not exactly at the rims of my teeth. i have no bleeding and inflamation is getting worse. i will...
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. The type of swelling in gums which you are mentioning, it looks that it is gingivitis only.Actually in gingivitis there is slight edema in the gums which looks like swelling only.So better you should go for oral prophylaxis which will solve the problem. Hope it wil...
What is the indentation in the lower calf? I have been having back pain. Had a fusion in 2011. going to physical therapy because I keep injuring my lower back. Have had constant numbness and sensations throughout left leg. Noticed tonight I had like an upside down V indentation in lower left calf. What could this be?
Hi you had fusion in 2011 in your back ,have constant numbness and now have an inverted V indentation in your calf.This kind of indentation is generally seen if there is a spasm in the calf muscle , may be due to pain .Once you have relief from pain , this could well go away.v
Suggest treatment for tooth ache with headache Hi, I am 31 yrs old...female. at the start of this month I had a very bad tooth ache I couldnt get into see the dentist but then it went away.that was about 3 weeks ago. Last week I got a sharp pain in my left temple...same side as the tooth ache. I went to the ER last f...
Though your chief complaint is not clear...in case u want some treatment for the pain..you might want to take some painkillers which are relatively safe in pregnancy. Also you can test yourself immediately for any pregnancy with help of a urine based home testing kit. Get a Hemoglobin level done to exclude anemia. In t...
Suggest treatment for bacterial infection in the blood stream My son had aortic valve replaced 3 years ago.about 10 days ago he came down with flu like systems..fever bad backache chills..r Finally took to hospital and the next day he was told that he had bacteria in the blood Has been in hospital since last Saturday....
HiBacterail infection in blood can be treated by the following wayIn almost every case of sepsis, patients need to be hospitalized, treated with appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and given therapy to support any organ dysfunction. Sepsis can quickly cause organ damage and death; therapy should not be delayed as stat...
Is caffeine and sleeping pills taken together dangerous? Hello, I just overdose caffeine. I ve called the ambulance as I felt crumbs in my muscle and hyper, the operator said to check the blood pressure after one hour again [now it s 168/111. I have the machine at home]. Before I made the call I took a few pills of va...
Hi,Taking caffeine together with valeriane is not dangerous, vice versa it will sedate some effects of caffeine. I would advise you to eat a little and drink much water to eliminate quicker caffeine from your organism.Take care
Can operation for breast cancer and removal of lymphnoide cause indigestion? I just had 2 operations for breast cancer and I had one lympnoide taken out. I was told that I could getlymhonoides.Could this possibly make me get indigestion. I started to get indigestion a couple of days ago. My stomach gets bloated. I...
Dear,Lymph node removal should not cause indigestion. you must have been subjected to medication following lymph node removal which must have caused gastritis leading to bloating and indigestion. this will get lright after gastric soothing agents like antacids and gastric relaxants like domperidone. Consult your physic...
Depiwhite cream caused redness and irriation when applied to dark circles. Is it a reaction? HELLO SIR, DOCTOR HAD SUGGESTED ME YOUR CREAM FOR USING IT ON DARK CIRCLES i.e(depiwhite under eye gel) BUT DUE TO CERTAIN MISTAKE CHEMIST HAD GIVEN ME DEPIWHITE CREAM..I HAD APPILIED IT ON MY DARK CIRCLES FOR DAYS REGULARLY W...
Hello, It appears you may have a chemical hypersensitivity to one of the excipients of the cream and it is important that you see a dermatologist with interest in chemical sensitivity to get a patch test done to exclude this. You can apply a local antihistamine cream or take an antihistamine tablet for a few days to tr...
Suggest remedies for pin prick I have had a pair of shorts that i have had for years (thrift store purchase). The shorts have been washed many times. Apparently there were staples in the shorts (from the price tag). When I tried to pull one out, it poked me and drew blood. I got a tetanus shot about 4 years ago. Do i ...
Hello and thank you for your question,If you have had a tetanus shot in the last five years then you should be safe from that. Otherwise just wash the area with soap and water and keep it clean. Watch for redness or pus and if you see that get to a doctor for evaluation and possible antibiotics.Regards
Have advanced liver mets + jaundice from HER2+ metastatic breast cancer. On Herceptin,carboplatin. Causes for increase in bilirubin? Advanced liver mets + jaundice from HER2+ metastatic breast cancer. 2 weeks ago SGOT- 650, SGPT 350, Bilirubin 18.Now SGOT- 390, SGPT 190, Bilirubin 24. Patient on weekly Herceptin (150m...
Sorry to hear about your problem. The most probable cause for rise in bilirubin is metastasis to the liver. This can explain the rise in the enzymes and bilirubin. This can be confirmed by a simple ultrasound of the abdomen. Metastatic breast cancer can be quite challenging to treat. Carboplatin and herceptin are some ...
Suggest treatment for a curved humerus bone after a fracture My daughters humerus bone was frectured near from elbow and doctor tied her arm in plaster for 4 weeks after opening the plaster now 4 more weeks have been elapsed but i found her forearm bone cureved upwardly near from elbow please suggest treatment
Hello, It is a case of malunion. Corrective surgery like osteotomy may be required. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
What causes a dent in the leg muscle after an injury? I recently fell and injured my leg - left quadricep. I had a deep bruise. Now there is a dent there that has never been there before. It is very noticeable. It s a literal dent in my leg muscle. I am 5 6.5 tall and 110 lbs. my age is 40. Can you tell me what this i...
Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.You seem to have injured your muscles which generally take around 3-4 weeks time to heel,if given adequate rest.The treatment you are taking is absolutely right,but i guess you are not taking sufficient rest.Th...
Is Cortisone injection the right medication for severe upper back pain? I woke up Saturday morning with severe upper back pain,mostly radiating on the right down my arm. Pain was excruciating. I am 57 female. I. Was taken to hospital Sunday and gave me IV drip with pain meds and Valium to fill at pharmacy. Yesterday I...
Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult! I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.It is a muscular spasm and is due to the excess...
What causes portal vein clot, enlarged kidneys and bladder? my 20 year old daughter has a portal vein clot swollen or enlarged kidneys and bladder she is also diabetic type 1 she has always urinated very often and her bladder has been enlarged for a long time the drs think the blood clot may have occured after a c sec...
Hi,As an Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Diabetes can cause enlarged kidneys from acute pyelonephritis or infection. Neither portal vein clot or a C section cause enlarged kidneys. Your daughter needs to do following tests to assess severity of damage:1. Urine routine,culture and ACR.2. Blood routine, creatin...
Are tongue sores a part of viral fever? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.My tongue has developed a sore ( a white layer with rugged surface ) extended upto throat and i feel pain if i eat anything , and also let you know that I suffered from viral fever for a week and now i...
Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...As per your complain the white layer over the tongue is due to yeast infection known as ORAL THRUSH or CANDIDIASIS and there is a possibility that you might have taken antibiotics when you suffered from viral fever and a...
Suggest natural treatment for the effusion in ankle joint Hi Sir I have problem with my right knee. minor retropatellar hondromalacia.and small baker's cyst measures 1.3 cm in diameter and A small ankle joint effusion is noted. mild tibialis posterior and peroneus longus and brevis tenosynovitis andmoderate flexor hll...
Hello and I'm sorry you are having these problems. Ice and some compression can help with your tendonitis and tenosynovitis. Physical therapy may also be helpful as they can use treatments like ultrasound or electrical stimulation. Hatha yoga or some form of warm or hot yoga but be careful not to over stress your ankle...
Medication for bronchitis and sinus infection? I have had a violent dry cough for 3 weeks now. I have gone to the Dr. and was told I had bronchitis and sinus infection. I finished my antibiotics almost 2 weeks ago, tried mucinex, hot and cold humidifier. Now the Dr. prescribed cough medicine with codeine. I have been ...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,With your it suggests me that you had upper respiratory tract infection for which your doctor as given the treatment.The cause for your symptoms looks like an viral infection affecting the respiratory tract, most of the viral infection takes more time than an bacterial infection, your symptoms will...
What causes severe abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea? Hi, I have severe abdominal pain and it would not stop. I am unable to sleep too. I hear my stomach growling and my bowel movement, the diarrhea is just yellow watery fluid. My stomach is also bloated and I lost my appetite. Whatever food I do eat, I ended up v...
Well as per your symptoms cause could be : 1.gastritis 2. Intolerance to food could be food poisoning 3.enteric fever U need to take liquid/semisolid diet Include curd /probiotics If pain persists need clinical evaluation along with blood and stool investigation
Suggest medication for asthma I have a prescription of SYMBICORT for asthma problem . I tried Prednisone 5mg for 1 month and the effect was fantastic, but my doctor doesn t agree to prescribe....and don t tell me why. Tell me how to get a predcription for 1 year at least and feel really good better
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicOral steroids should not be used consistently unless there is absolutely no choice.Continual use of oral steroids is associated with skin changes such as thinning of the skin, increase blood pressure, liver damage, acne, slow wound healing.This is the reason that your doctor is not...
Reoccuring severe abdominal pain, diagnosed with diverculitis, IBS, typhlitis, colities, gall bladder removed, had hysterectomy. Advice? I ve been experiencing bouts of severe abdominal pain over the past 7 months and admitted to the hospital four times. I ve been given different diagnoses of diverticulitis , irritabl...
Hi MEVANS, Welcome to healthcare magic! Your problem is really very complex. So many possible causes are there. Two of your medicines need to be switched, Singulair needs to be stoped you can take other inhalations anti-asthmatic which are equally effective, You are taking excessive doses of iron- I would suggest 100mg...
What causes pinching sensation followed by burning sensation on top of head? My daughter (9) has over the past 5 days complained 3 times of a pinching sensation followed by a burning sensation at the top of her head. She then has a mild headache. All of which comes and goes in a matter of 3-5 mins. Everything else is ...
Hi...by what you say I feel that this is a migraine without aura. If there's a family history of migraine, the diagnosis becomes all the more prudent. I don't think the trivial injury 1 month back is related to this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Suggest treatment for disorganized condition My mother has always been disorganized but it has progressively gotten worse over the last 15 years. Her house is so full of junk that she cannot even live in it. I have helped her clean it several times and it lasts a few days. I have tried to talk to her about it but she ...
HiI understand your concern.Disorganized behavior and disorganized speech is features of psychotic illness and illness like dementia.In both thought processes are disturbed and need to proper evaluation to treat it.If your mothers age is advance then she might have forgetfulness along with disorganized behavior that su...
What causes severe wheezing,coughing phelgm and difficulty in breathing? I HAVE HAD 9 CANARIES AND ONE COCKATEIL IN MY LIVING ROOM FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND THE LAST MONTH OR SO HAVE HAD SEVERE WHEEZING , COUGHING PHLEGM,AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING, MY HUSBAND, AFTER RESEARCHING BIRD ALLERGIES, THINKS IT MIGHT BE " BIRD FAN...
Psittacosis ("bird fancier's lung") is a very rare atypical bacterial infection that can cause cough, but also usually presents as a flu-like illness with fever, general aches and tiredness and only mild respiratory symptoms. (You can also have headache, nausea and diarrhea) The severe wheezing, coughing and phlegm wou...
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion. Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it...
What causes lack of facial hair and soft voice at the age of 18? I am 18 years old (almost 19 actually) and I still look like a 14 year old. I have no facial hair, extremely little muscle mass, a very high voice, and my penis and testicles are the same size as they were when I was little. i do have some pubic hair and...
Hi,Low testosterone is the main cause behind all your problem so I would like you to investigate for free and total testosterone in order to rule out any kind of testicular insufficiency. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Need blood transfusion due to low blood count. Breathlessness. Refused blood transfusion. Any other options? Hi, I have just found out that my Mother aged 61 has been diagnosed with low blood count and requires a blood transfusion . But because she is a Jehovah Witness she is refusing. Now she is always out of breath ...
Thank you for your question. There are many causes for anemia , you make no mention of the possible type of anemia she has . One of the most common types is Iron deficiency anemia (magaloblastic) for this she can take iron supplements that will help. As I have mentioned there are many reasons , some of which are life t...
Are my glasses spreading poison sumac rash on my face? I have a poison sumac rash on my face & it s getting close to my right eye, and is beginning to spread up the side of my nose. I wear glasses all the time. It s also behind my ears, where the sides of my glasses stop. Will my glasses spread the rash?
Hi, Glasses will not spread the rash. As of now you can take antihistamines like Pheneramine for controlling the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain
Is medical attention required for injury in vagina with no pain? My 4 year old daughter fell and hit her Vagina o the corner of the chair. We began to see bleeding once we checked her. The blood had clots and mucus. After cleaning the area we noticed a red clot or bump at the area that was hit. We called the head nurs...
Immediately give ice packing and compress to the affected area. It is loose soft tissue area it might swell afterwards and may create problem.Also give her mild anti inflammatory analgesic like mefenamic acid plus acetaminophen combination.Later on she might develop stricture which may cause problems. If swelling or bl...
Have Gliosis. No eye to eye contact. What may be wrong? Treatment? good morning sir, is it Gliosis treatable ? My sister son 10yrs old suffering from gliosis involovin ... by his MRI report ......he is not talk clearly with eye contact he is very naughty....he is playing with his younger brother but we not belived on ...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Just to explain, gliosis refers to an old scar in brain. It is not an active disease, so, this does not require any treatment as such. However, looking at the description, it seems to me that the child is suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You can take ...
Have braces. Regular brushing accident pricking in gum. Tiny red spot when pricked blood comes. Will lead to infections? Hi, Simetimes when i brush my teeth i accedently poke my gum with my tooth brush. Then i will get a tiny blood spot in that area on my gum. Most of the time i just poke them and they burst out with...
Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.Recurrent bleeding on mild touch is because you have developed gingivitis.This is not uncommon with braces.please do not get worried and visit your dentist to get your teeth cleaned.This will solve your bleeding gum problem,also will restore your gingival health.Meanwhile you...
What is the treatment for the swelling in the fingers due to the bite by wasp? Type 2 diabetic got stung by wasp about 2.5 days ago, initial reaction was local pain. Cooled with ice water, took naproxen and used hydrocortisone cream. No proble until 1.5 days later, finger began to swell and itch...more cream and bena...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you were stung by a wasp which can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without complications.Mild and moderate reactions to wasp stings can be treated at home.You need to wash the sting area with water and soap to remove as much of the venom as possible. Cold pack may be applie...
How can painful sprain in both the ankles be treated? Had MRI Feb. 8, 2017 I printed my MRI report from the patient portal from the radiology center, my Dr. Is Away and my Apt. to go over the results is Tuesday Feb. 14 Pinch nerve in my back made my right leg go numb and down I went Nov. 25 day after Thanksgiving, wen...
Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac to tramadol for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Fam...
Severe backache, better after resting. MRI done, surgery required. Will I be able to play after operation? ? Please ty Ive had backache for the past 3 months. I rested for a few days and I got a bit better but now it is terrible. I had an MRI and my Dr. said I had to have a surgery; however, Im terribly unwilling to d...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Back pain can be due to many causes. I need to have a look at the MRI report to know the cause of your pain. Only then can i suggest you regarding the further treatment required. However most of the back pains can be taken care of with the help of appropriate medicines and regular physi...
Is it true that I will be able to conceive only through test tube baby ? i recently went through a HSG test and the report says right tubal occlusion and left cornual occlusion I have problems in my periods and have not conceived a baby yet. as per doctors instructions i went through a HSG scan and the report defines ...
hello, tubes should be patent to conceive. but in ur case both tubes blocked. so only choice left is assisted reproductive techniques. take care
Had root canal treatment previously. Now, having dental pain. Solution? I have recieved a root canal almost 10 months ago, however my dental allowance was fully used up so I did not complete the job waiting to the dental allowance again. I am now experiencing lots of pain and do not know what to do not having any mone...
Hello Welcome to HCM I would suggest you to get your root canal completed as soon as possible otherwise it will become very difficult to save your teeth.It will lead to abscess formation & will take even more time. Mean while you can take some analgesic & antibiotic to escape from pain.You can also place clove oil dipp...
Q. I believe I have chlamydia prostatitis. Please suggest a treatment. Hello doctor, I believe I have chlamydia prostatitis. Six months ago, I started showing signs of prostatitis. I had a hard time urinating fully, I had pain and burning, fever, clear discharge. I was put on eight weeks Cipro. My body did not respond...
Hi. I need to know a few more details to answer your query better: If your symptoms are similar to your previous attack of prostatitis then the treatment would be antibiotics for at least four weeks and Flomax. Ciplox would be the best choice but if you do not tolerate it, you can take Cephalosporin. Usually in prostat...
Taking Micronor. Have irregular periods. What other birth control can I use? Hi, I have been taking Micronor for two years - starting a few months after the birth of my fourth child. My periods are all over the place and I am having a lot of bleeding in between. I have always had really regular periods in the past on ...
Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Have you considered having your husband use a condom or you use a diaphragm? They are pretty cheap and common contraceptives, you could also try having your husband pull out early, but that one requires some practice and wi...
What does suspicious densities in upper lobe of lung suggest? suspicious densities are seen in the left upper lobe pulmonary vascular markings are within normal limits. heart is not in large. visualized diaphragm and bony thorax are unremarkable. impression: suspicious densities as described, apicolordotic view sugges...
Thanks for your question on HCM.Normal chest x ray is taken in posteroantirior (PA) view. In this view, apical parts of lungs are not clearly visualised due to overlying clavicle and first two ribs. So any lesion in apex (upper lobe) will not clearly seen in PA view. So proper reporting is not possible.To overcome this...
How long does it take for Loritab to be out of the system? if you been on tramadol 50 mg 2 pills twice a day for about 4 years and loritab 7.5 1 pill a day for 30 days presribed by your doctor. And don t have refills and going off cold turkey. How long does it take to get out of your system. Just very nervous, shaky, ...
Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.It may take 4-5 days for the withdrawal to settle down. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In futu...
What causes pink and circular spreading rashes on arm and abdomen? My son is 17, he has what I would call a heat rash for a couple of weeks now. It did not change until a couple of days ago when it had spread down his arm and now on his abdomen. They are approximately 1-2 mm, light pink and circular. He is afebrile, 9...
Hello, Perhaps it is either a viral exanthem, an eruption that may either precede, accompany or follow a viral infection Or it could be a heat rash. I suggest him to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. In addition I suggest him to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once a day for a few days for sy...