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What is the lump under my left butt?
I was involved in a serious vehicle accident. I have two buldging discs, one torn disc and a stretched ligimate according to my doctor. They are sending me to PT and are going to do a cortizone shot. I cannot sit down for more then 20 minutes without being in major pain. Now, I found a lump, under my left butt check that hurts to the touch and shots pain to my back and leg when I touch it. What is that? | Hi, This may be due to aneurysm or ganglion. You need to get scanned for it. Don't manipulate or put any pressure on it.The management depends on the examination and investigation report. Hope this helps you. Regards | |
Recurring kidney and urine infections, headaches, lump under skin. Low calcium. Are all symptoms connected?
hi, i am a 23 year old woman. I have an unidentified problem with reoccuring kidney and urine infections, i have had scans and nothing had shown up. I have recently been getting really bad headaches and i am extremely tired, i had blood tests and they came back and said i had low calcium. I have now noticed a lump under the skin on the back of my neck under my hairline... what could this be? and could all these syptoms be connected? | Hi,It seems that you might be having chronic recurrent urinary tract infection giving rise this problem.Go for urine test and culture sensitivity test which will give regarding type of bacteria and antibiotic affecting against these organisms.After report go for long specific antibiotic medicine course.Take plenty of water.Keep local part clean and healthy.Having lump in back of your head might be different entity and nothing to do with urinary problem.This might be due to some local infection on the scalp like dandruff, fungal infection or ingrowing hair follicle infection.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest remedy for abnormal mental condition
hi, Dr. Rynne My girlfriend said she always heard somebody talk to her or talk beside her so, is it problem? 4 month ago not too much, but now she said whole day and she cannot sleep. she doesn t like to see doctor about this condition. I don t know what can I do currently? Thanks Tony | HelloI think she is having hallucinations. This is a psychotic symptom. Please visit a psychiatrist for further evaluation. She will need antipsychotic treatment otherwise her problem will keep on increasing.Thanks. | |
Can pain in the lower abdomen mean that I haven't ovulated yet ?
Hi,I wanted to ask dat m trying to conceive,my 14 day was yesterday and according to my guess dat was da final ovulation day,bt m still having slight pain in my left lower abdomen ,just a bit of it,is it becoz I haven t ovulated or does it happen even u have ovulated?secondly,what precautions I need right aftr ovulation if I want to conceive? | Welcome to Healthcare MagicOvulatory pain is usually on one side in all menstrual cycles during ovulation. It could be due to ovulation. You can try again today, and tomorrow for best effect. Do a pregnancy test after 7-10 days to confirm pregnancy. | |
What does the CT scan indicate with left kidney showing irregular contour of inferior pole?
I am having right side pain in front and back and very high blood pressure, fluid retention, fatigue shortness of breath. I have a history of hi blood pressure usually controlled by medications, and cystinuria (cystine stones) for 35 years. I went to er had ct without contrast they didnt see a stone but the left kidney showed irregular contour of inferior pole other wise urine and blood work were fine although blood pressure 185/105 when i left after 4mg morphine. I am a 52 yr old female. | Hello,Is it a mass or kidney itself showing irregular contour? Possible causes are:1. Polycystic kidney.2. Renal malignancy.3. Inf pole infraction.4. Post nephritis changes.Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult with your nephrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Increased level of liver enzymes. Undergone liver transplant surgery. Risk of liver rejection?
Hi,My father had gone through a Liver transplant surgery..almost 3 months back..i have been conducting all the required tests regularly like in 10 days...LFT, KFT, TAC etc. But From the last 20 days there is an increase(2-3 times) in his enzymes level...SGOT is now 65...SGPT is 71 and GGPT is 198. I'm worried about his liver condition...is there any risk like liver rejection? pl consult me.. | Hello,The earliest symptoms of liver transplant rejection are feeling tired,nausea vomiting,pain abdomentc.As the rejection progresses,one gets fever,pain in liver area,jaundice also.Sometimes liver rejection may not show any symptom.Since liver enzymes have risen fastly in past 20 days,you must consult your treating doctor immediately.Thanks | |
I have thyroid and my husband has less count motility. Can we have children?
hi we dont have childrens ihave tyriod and my husband have less count motality is less my freind say to take glycomet to get pragnency what i should do | hi yamini, welcome to hcm thanks for the query first of all you try to correct your thyroid status by taking medications .so you have to consult a physician for that dont take any medicine without investigations and check up. glycomet is used for insulin resistance in case of PCOS you first try for it by taking medications under a good gynecologist. if you fail in that then you can go for assisted reproductive techniques . there is now high success rate in these methods take care | |
What causes discomfort in left side and rib cage?
I have had this uncomfortable feeling up and down my left side for three weeks now. Sometimes it is under my left rib cage and I can feel it in my back. It seem to be relieved for a short time after burping or passing gas but it comes back. I have diverticulosis and am 37 years old male. Can you help please. | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the presence of gas in the colon. I suggest using Simethicone medications three times a day to relieve the bloating. I also suggest using a spasmolytic in case of pain.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
My 20 yrs old daughter is suffering from mental disorder
my daughter aged 20 yrs she behaves some thing different from others and she likes to remain alone and tried to avoid every thing even not careful to her physics and dress | Hi It is Not Depression every time someone presents like this. If it has been long standing, then may be its her personality If it has been a recent change it could be a reaction to any transition/change (in work/college/family/relations/other social situations) or it could be because of any major stress that she can not talk to you about or is finding difficult to talk to you about. And finally, yes, it could be anything like psychosis or depression or many other problems related to psychiatry. Do try and take her into confidence gently and if she opens up that's ok. If that does not help, gently encourage her to get professional help, if necessary assuring her that you would respect her wish that this needs to be confidential Finally you may take her to a psychiatrist if all above fail. Good luck | |
What causes raw penis and bad rectal odor?
My penis has been feeling more raw (a tad stick feeling) recently and it and my rectum have been giving off a pretty unpleasant odor. I'm 21 have had 13 partners sexual partners and wanted to hear what you think could be the top 3 things that come to mind? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Since you had sexual intercourse with multiple partners it may be wise to get a urology check up to rule out any sexually transmitted diseases. Your problems could be because of any genital infections.kindly rule out the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can electroconvulsive therapy cause short term memory loss?
My query concerns electro-convulsive therapy. I have had 44 ECT treatments over the past year-and-a-half. I sense that I am cognitively diminished as the result. My defacto spouse says that I am changed for the better in terms of depression. I'm not sure that overall this is a worthwhile trade off, as I doubt I'll again be employed in a professional capacity. My question is: what percentage of ECT patients feel cognitively diminished (beyond short term memory loss) and has there been any systematic evaluation of such? | A good news for you is that there are no report of memory loss after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) beyond short term memory loss.ECT is quite safe procedure, it's wrongly stigmatized with lot of misconceptions. Most common side effects are memory loss and headache for few hours after ECT. You may have memory issues because of some other ailment. Provide me more details about your health, so that we can identify the cause of your complaints. Regards,Dr Arun | |
What causes abnormal teeth growth from the gums in child?
My 10 week old son has what looks like a tooth coming through on the top left side of his gum. Its not in the normal spot where a tooth should be coming through. My sister said it could be a pocket. Should i take him to the dentist? should i worry about this? | My deear 10 weeks is too early to teeth----You must take him to a dentist .It may be one of early erupting milk tooth we call it the natal tooth.and this may become loose and can cause suffocation. may need extraction .the dentist will be the best to help your child. | |
Suggest treatment for pain management
I take 6-60mg of Oxycontins a day and 3-8mg dilaudids a day.My doctor cut me down 2 months in a row and I think its to fast as my body hasn t had the time to adapt to the changes.I feel sick most of the day and I cant deal with the pain.My doctor wants to cut my dilaudids to 3-4mg dilaudids a day and also he wants to cut my oxy s to 2-60mg a day.I think this is wrong and way to fast.I been taking this amount for almost 7 years now.I don t have a problem with him cutting me down but do it at a slower level so I can adapt to the changes. I also would like to know would a different pain medicine be more helpful to me as I would like to get off the oxycontins all together.The dilaudids help me more than anything and Im also doing physical therapy to walk again.I was ran over and crushed by a drunk driver and left to die with 64 broken bones and I have chronic pain daily.I was told I will have to take a strong pain medicine the rest of my life and I know it now is true as I deal with so much pain daily.Please help and what is the right way to cut me down.Thank you | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. To give general information: 100 mg total a day is considered a high dose. This is close to the highest dose. I've ever seen including most suicide attempts. So, narcotic management is done best by experts in narcotic addiction, such as Methadone clinics. They handle issues with people who have pain also. Other options are in the context of very high doses and most choices would not be safe. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can asthma and acid reflux cause pain in the heart region?
my six year old son has been complaining of his heart hurting the past couple of months. He does have asthma but has not needed his inhaler for months. No shortness of breath. He started playing tball a few weeks ago (the pain started before) and a few hours after his game the other day was crying in pain. We figured a muscle strain but then thought about the fact that this isn t the first time he has said his heart hurts. He does not and has not been sick during these complaints. The morning after his complaint the other day after T-Ball he complained the back of his neck hurt. He slept 8 hours that night but an hour after being up was fatigued and fell asleep in the car. He woke up from napping screaming in pain that his arm hurt. After 5 or 10 minutes he was fine. We have another son with Congenital Heart Disease so we do have a family history of heart disease. Hoping it s nothing. Could be his asthma or possibly acid reflux maybe? Sleep Apnea also runs in the family as well as diabetes. | Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern. You should be worried , but not too much.Actually reflux can cause pain behind sternum and can be cause of asthma. I suggest:-Domstal syrup 6 ml 3 times a day,15 -30 min before meal for increasing tonus of sfincter of stomach, take during 1 month,repeat course 2 -3 times in an year.-Perform ultrasound of heart to exclude pathology of heart,control ECG and BP.Hope it is answer to your question. If you have more questions, then don't hesitate to call us,I always ready to help | |
Can dental cleaning cause soreness in ear/gums/throat?
Hi, I have quite a sore left ear, sore gums on the lower left side, and sore throat on the left side. My ear and throat hurt when I swallow. I had a dental cleaning 2 days ago. Is it possible for the cleaning to have triggered these symptoms? There was nothing unusual with my cleaning and I have good oral and general health. | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you have a problem related to ENT, i would suggest you to get a checkup done, normally this does not occur with Dental cleaning.Take care! | |
What causes a cyst in the tail bone?
I am 56 years old. Height is 5 ft 5inches. Female have been having difficulty leaning back while sitting on a chair for over 10 years now. I had an MRI done of the L 4,5 and tailbone today. One of the disturbing things that showed up, was a cyst in the tail bone... What is it---is it sabaceous ? and how does one deal with it.. | you need to find out what type of tissue and what the location is before we can help you further. a tarlov cyst is a nerve root sheeth filled with spinal fluid. a hemangioma is a bone cyst made of blood vessels. both are benign and may cause pain but are normal findings found on routine MRI of the spine | |
Why am I getting cramps in my abdomen ?
i have been having abdominal muscle cramps just below breasts. most of the time, they come about whenever i stretch or reach out for something... reaching high or low. it can be on just one side or it can be across my front. they were happening infrequently for the last two months, however, their frequency has increased to several times a day. they are VERY painful. help, please!!! i am 63, 5 2. | Hello and welcome to healthcare forum. You might had muscle sprain followled by repeated minor trauma leading to inflammation of the muscle. You require to give rest to the muscle alonge will proper analgesic medication. Application of ice will also help. Best of luck. | |
What causes pain above belly button in a child?
My son is 4 years old. He has had stomach pain above his belly button for almost 2 days now, but we thought it may be a stomach virus. He threw up a few times day before yesterday, then had a little bit of diarrhea. He acted like he was feeling a little better yesterday, had a few bites to eat, but then threw up during the middle of the night. Today he has tried to drink and eat a few bites, but his stomach is still hurting above his belly button. What could be wrong? | Based on the details that you have shared, two broad possibilities seem to be relevant. Firstly, gastritis due to hyperacidity could be the cause of such a pain. Secondly, a gastrointestinal infection is more likely to be the cause of the presentation, accounting for the diarrhea, abdominal pain as well as vomiting. Usually such an infection get cleared on its own and does not need antibiotics unless associated with bloody stools. All you have to do is to give ORS (oral rehydration solution) prepared by mixing a full sachet in the designated amount of water. | |
Spell of being disoriented. What could be the reason?
hi i look after kids at home 2 and i am on holidays now for 2 weeks but i woke up this morning after dreaming that i slept it in and i never took the girl to school i had her all dressed and everything and i took her home to her mother and told her we slept it in all day when i got up then i felt i didn t know what day i had and i feel all wrong | Hi, Disorientation is also apparent in your query as you are not able to convey your problem clearly. Sometimes person has derealization and depersonalization in which such symptoms can develop. For that you can meet psychiatrist for evaluation of cause of these phenomenon. Anxiety, depression, vitamin/other nutrient deficiency and hormonal imbalance can also present with such symptoms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com | |
How to take the montus tablet?
i have been having chest congestion during cold season and dry cough both and night. i had dificulty in breathing. i was prescibed l.montus tablets when necessary. its past two weeks and since i took one tablet of l. montus tablet i h ave not had any attack. h ow should i take the tablets | Thanks for your question on HCM. Montus tablet is having montelukast. It is leukotrine receptor blocker, so anti allergic in nature. And you are mostly suffering from allergic bronchitis. So it is good drug for your condition. Ideally it should be taken at bed time after dinner. And you can continue this especially during winters to avoid allergic symptoms. So no harm in taking it for long time. As it is safe for long term use. | |
Heavy bleeding with clots, cramps, Mirena removed and put on Yasmin, skipped the sugar pills. Is this from Mirena?
Hi I had my Mirena removed 6 weeks ago and was put on Yasmin straight away, I beel heavily and with clotting for 3 weeks so skipped my sugar pills. I have one week left of cycle 2 on yasmine until I take my sugar pills. This morning I started clotting agian and having cramps and have very dark brown blood discharge . Is this from Mirena? | Hi,Mirena cannot be the cause of your current symptoms. Though, withdrawal effects are seen after removal, the fact that you were put on hormones immediately rules out this cause. As menstrual disturbances like inter-menstrual spotting, heavy bleeding and irregular bleeding are a common side effect during the early months of pill intake, this seems to be the more likely cause. Please see your specialist for a proper appraisal of the situation and see if you need to change the pill. Please have a good diet and adequate rest. Take care. | |
What causes soreness and numbness on the temple?
Head feels a little swollen and squishy on left temple, it s sore and numbish, and I don t have great reflex and I am like I m a little dumb-ish. My head feels weird on that side behind ear and eye too. I feel sleepy, a little sluggish and not right. A few weeks ago husband came home drunk and punched me in my head on that side several times? Help | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You need medical and brain imaging evaluation in order to check for/ rule out any traumatic brain injury.Most probably cause of your symptoms could be Subdural hematoma, a condition when blood after a brain trauma growths slowly between brain and its covering.This condition needs prompt medical attention, so I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and discuss your concerns.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. | |
Tell me some medication to increase the motility of soerm
I am a 38 year old male and suffering from very low sperm count and immotile. Doctor , I am 38 year old male and suffering from very low sperm count and motility is very poor. Nine years before I was married and till now we don t have a child. When we did a medical check up, Doctors adviced that my wife is normal. Even though we have periodical sexual contacts, my wife hasn t conceived once. Please suggest me some medicines and life practices to increase my sperm count and motility. Thanking you, Your s faithfully, P. Sivakumar Aizawl District, Mizoram State. | Sperm Motility: 1. One spoon Navras Pak with a glass of warm milk on empty stomach in the morning. Cost Rs.700.00 per bottle of 250 grams. 2. Drink 10 ml DNA Noni herbal fruit juice twice a day on empty stomach. Drink plenty of water during the day, at least 2 to 3 liters. For more details, log into www.dnanoni.com Cost Rs.1000.00 per bottle of 800 ml. 3. Do not wear tight under garments. 4. Dip testicles in ice cold water ten minutes every day. The most common causes of male infertility include azoospermia (no sperm cells are produced) and oligospermia (few sperm cells are produced). Sometimes, sperm cells are malformed or they die before they can reach the egg. If there is any base line cause of any pathological derangement for the infertility then it should be treated first. But if the infertility is due to some other factors like endocrinological (hormonal) imbalance or environmental factors then Navras Pak with Noni will help. Noni acts like a powerful immune modulator hence helps in keeping your endocrine system in a well balanced condition. Both the products are available with Subbies Herbo Care, Mumbai. The prices quoted are inclusive of VAT, packing, forwarding and courier charges any where in India. For more information, please contact by email subbie19@mtnl.net.in or phone: 09320119741 | |
What does a lump on the lower leg indicate?
i have a small lump (approx 2.5cm) on the medial aspect of my lower leg, just at the medial side of the musculotendinous junction of the gastroc muscle.. i have previous history of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (no problems with this recently as i ve not been running) and hypermobility.. pain weight bearing today prompted me to massage the area and i have found this lump and so discontinued massage. 24 year old female, 170kg | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This lump is indicative of soft tissue lesion in form of sebaceous cyst, lipoma , neurofibroma or else .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further guidance .Regards . | |
Is taking pre workout supplement safe when suffering from high BP?
i went to the doctor today and found out i have slightly high blood pressure (132/82). im a 20 year old college baseball player and i use hemo rage black (a pre workout supplement) to get the most out of my workouts. is this okay or should i stop immediately? | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your increase in the blood pressure seems to be related to the supplements you are taking. You should know that all the pre workout supplements have shown to increase blood pressure and cause cardiac arrhythmia. But also other secondary causes of high blood pressure should be excluded too. I would recommend consulting with a GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, cortisol plasma levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.). Meanwhile I would recommend stopping all the supplements that you are taking. Hope to have been helpful!Greetings, Dr. Iliri | |
Suggest remedy for pain in the toe
hi.. my mom has a problem with her toe.. she had undergone a ayurvedic treatment three years before for her toe and now the gap between the biggest finger (that is the first on on the right toe) and the next has decreased...she is suffering from a lot of pain..pl suggest remedial measures.. | Hello,She may be suffering from a condition called “hallux Valgus”. This is a condition when the great toe deviates towards the small toe and the space between the 2 toes come down. I would suggest her to change her footwear and wear footwear which is comfortable and not too tight at the toes. She can take paracetamol for the pain. Only if the pain does not come down then she can consult a orthopedic doctor and follow his advice.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Is brown vaginal bleeding while on Duphaston during pregnancy a symptom of an abortion?
I have missed my period n i checked my pregnancy twice in 15 days n i got it negative then my doc suggested me to take primolute n for coming the menses i took primolute n 2 tab. Twice a day for 5 days n i didnt get my periods after 7 days i checked my HCG syrum i found it possitive n now im taking dophestone 10 mg but i got the brown bleeding now so is it an abortion plz tell me doctor. | Hi, I don't think there is abortion. Duphaston supports pregnancy being a synthetic progesterone hormone. Maybe is infection or just spotting with no significance. If you have cramps or increased bloody discharge go to ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can wisdom teeth removal cause continuous sweating?
Hi, I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed on Thursday and so far I haven't been much pain at all and so far its been good. All of a sudden just within the past hour or so I've started to continuously sweat. I have checked my body and I don't seem hot at all so I don't think I have a fever. Is sweating a side effect of having your wisdom teeth removed? | Hello, I went through your query. It has been quite sometime since you got your wisdom teeth removed, hence it is least likely that the excessive sweating can be due to the wisdom teeth removal. Usual post-operative complications after wisdom teeth removal are pain, swelling and restricted mouth opening. the sweating can be probably due to any medication that you are taking or it can be due to any sudden stressful event. It is better to consult a general physician if it persists.Hope it clarifies your question. | |
Suggest treatment for locked jaw
Hi Doctor,I had lockjaw on Saturday night. This was 5th time in last 5 yrs I had loackjaw. But this time it took about 5 hrs to come back to normal, that too after orthopedist actually fixed it by applying some pressure to cause required movement of my lower jaw to get it into right groove. Since, this time it was very hard and long trouble, I would like to know possible causes of this. Please not that I don't have any ailment/disease, except that I get allergy and infection in my throat very quickly and keep taking Mondeslor tablets and Foracort puff.Kindly advice on possible causes, ways to diagnose/narrow-down to real cause and any exercise/treatment which can fix it. Thanks,Bhumeshwar | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have said that you have lock jaw problem it can be due to if you undegone any dental treatment , Lock Jaw is known as Trismus which is due to Masster muscle spasm , It can be due to many cause like Tetenus,or due to stress also or may be due to Temporomandibular disorder also , so dont take so much stress do proper excercises , Hope this will help you, Wish you good health | |
Suggest treatment for high BP
Hi I had a query regarding blood pressure. My mother aged 62 had blood pressure reading of 170/80 in the morning. After a few hours ,when measured again too, the systolic has remained above 140 consistently. The diastolic is between 70 and 80. Does she need medical attention immediately. | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would explain that her systolic blood pressure is above the normal limits of blood pressure, but we can not start treatment with the blood pressure values of one day. I recommend to closely monitor her blood pressure different times during the day, for a week (usually in sitting position after 10minutes of relaxing). If her blood pressure are above 130/90mm Hg values, a medical check up is necessary by her GP :- a careful physical examination- a resting ECG- a chest x ray study - lab blood tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.), to exclude other possible secondary causes of high blood pressure. If her blood pressure are above these values for most of the time you should discuss with her doctor, the possibility of starting an antihypertensive therapy ( a diuretic or an ACE inhibitor/ARB class are recommended). Hope to have been of help!Feel free to ask any other questions, whenever you need!Best regards, Dr. Iliri | |
Lump between hip and groin, painful, pain in the thigh. Is it cancer?
my husband has a lump between his hip and groin area. he said it is very painful most of the time and feels like it is in the vein . he said there is paid going down his inner thigh and towards the back as if it is the cyatic nerve. however after taking a steroid and antibiotic it isn t gone. he said it feels like something with teeth has clamped on to him and won t let go. he is 33 and scared he has cancer. | Hi, I need some additional information. size of lump, consistency of lump, is there any redness or increased temperature on the surface of lump? is there any restriction of joint mobility? your description of pain signify pain along sciatic nerve distribution probably due to compression by the lump. MRI of pelvis upper thigh may be the best option at this stage. Consult with a surgeon. Take care. | |
What is the prognosis of metastatic brain cancer?
My Mom has Metastatic Brain Cancer. She is in a nursing home and is in alot of pain in her head and neck. We are trying to stay ahead of the pain. She is also not mobile and sleeping alot. Her family lives very far away. How will I know when it will be time to tell them to come and stay with their father when the end is near? Will there be signs I can look for? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It depends on type of cancer. It is metastatic so it is in last stage that is sure. However life expectancy depends on type ofbrain cancer grade of cancer. In most of the cases life expectancy is not more 6 months.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. | |
Q. My father has prolonged fever with high WBC count. Could it be TB?
Hi doctor, My father is getting fever continuously for the last 10-15 days. There is no infection detected in any test, but he has high TLC (WBC count). What could be the probable cause? Could it be TB? | Hi. Revert with the answers to the above questions to a general practitioner online --> | |
Suggestion of medication for a lump after blood test
hi I had a blood test today first in my arm but blood was slow to come out and nurse worked to try and fill required bottles unfortunately not enough so she went into my arm on same side I have noticed just above the injection site I have a lump and hand is very painful | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! In such cases of traumatic needle puncture or hematoma formation, generally I advise followings:1. do not rub it2. apply pressure for 30 mitutes3. apply ice for comfort4. use heparin gels for dissolution of the clot5. take pain killers if the pain is not relieved6. if still not relieved within 2/3 days, antibiotics, aspiration and even physiotherapy required!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. | |
Can i take Teralysal 300 for my acne without a doctor prescription ?
I had to take tralysal 300 from my doctor last year for my break down acne and i stoped. it helped me and my breakdown start again same time as last year. i still have 15 tablets left from last year can i take them without a doctor prescription ? | since the tablet is 1 year old it could have expired or become less effective it is better to consult a dermatologist and start new course of treatment | |
Is it normal to have a white blob and pain in the hole made for wisdom tooth removal?
Hello,I got my wisdom teeth removed a week ago. Most of my holes seem to be doing fine except one. My bottom left one has been giving me the most pain the worst is when I first wake up. Today there seems to be a blob of white stuff in the hole and I'm not sure if it's food or part of the healing so I don't want to dig it out. I've also began to have a salty taste from it. I am on an antibiotic. Just curious as to if I have an infection or if this is normal and what I can do to help the healing process. | Hello,Pain post extraction of wisdom tooth is common.Usually pain as well as swelling lasts for 2 weeks post extraction.This may be due to development of dry socket at the site of extraction socket.Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered.Irrigate the socket with betadine solution and dressing with ZOE pack has to be done.Maintain oral hygiene well.Avoid smoking,spicy foods.If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for loose motions
Motions for 3 month baby Q : HI............ sir my baby is 3 months old suffering from motions from last 8 days and we are using the medicine and wALAMYCIN dropsand ors .Can you please suggest the alternate for recover. A : please tell me whether you are giving breast feed or external milk | Breast milk is harmless in lose motions too.Best herbal combo is Balchaturbhadra CHOORNA - a classic Ayurveda medicine. Controls lose motions, vomiting, cold etc of small babies'. It's prepared by mixing four child friendly herbs. BAEL pulp powder also may be added for immediate control harmlessly.If you are in India, you can get easily. For other places, get online or we can send high quality herbs mixed as per proper procedures. Our professional group offers package at concessional rates for HCM community.For any further information or query, pl consult through direct question.Hope it helps. | |
Q. I feel small ball-like lumps inside both the breasts. What to do now?
Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female. I have pain in both the breasts since two years. I feel small naphthalene ball-like lumps inside the breast. I consulted a local physician and did a USG of both the breasts and no lumps were reported. My pain has not reduced. I still feel the lumps. What to do now? | Hello. From what you mentioned, most likely you have a benign condition called fibrocystic disease. The management is according to the stage of the disease. I suggest: For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
What causes persistent headaches and vomiting sensation?
My 10yo daughter has been having contstant headaches and feels she is going to throw up continually, this has been occurring for over 3 mths now, her blood tests are fine, a stomach scan showed nothing . She is in healthy weight range and slightly above average in height. | Hi.... by what you say I feel that your daughter might be having a migraine without an aura. If there is a family history of migraine it becomes all the more relevant and important corroborative evidence for this diagnosis. As of now you can give her only pain reliever or Paracetamol at the appropriate dose when there is headache.But if there is any double vision or vomiting 15 to 20 times per day associated with severe headache, or altered sensorium or seizures then you need to rush her to the nearest Emergency Room.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Is pregnancy possible with follicle size of 12mm?
Hi i and my husband is 32 years old. We are trying for abbaby for almost 2 years with no success. we have done two iui with no success. my follicle size goes upto 12mm, and my husband s sperm count is good enough but it is shaky sperms. Otherwise my all reports are normal and his tooi hv been taking folvite everyday and Letroz 5 tablets after 3rd day of my period. I get my periods on the same day of every month but lasts for only 2 days. Can i ever have a baby. We desperately want the baby. Please suggest some Good gynaec in Pune India. | Hi, I think your follicles size is not growing normally. It should reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm for rupturing and releasing the egg. So, you need to take some other medicines like clomiphene or some injections for growth of your follicles. Track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. You can attempt IUI FOR 4 more months. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks after IUI. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question.Regards Dr khushboo | |
Neck and back pain with tunnel vision and dizzy spells, normal MRI, c7 vertebra and shoulder blade pain on touching chin to chest. Advise?
Hi, I have had neck and back pain for a couple years and my doctors always told me it was from growing cause along with the pain I would get tunnel vision and dizzy spells. I changed doctors and they had an MRI done on my head but nothing showed up. The pain is in my c7 vertebra and when i touch my chin to my chest i get a sharp pain in my right shoulder blade. I was kicked by a horse in the back of the head in 2000 and a year later was in a bad car accident where I got whip lase. I never went to the doctors for that. I am wondering what to do next. Do I go find another doctor or go to a chiropactor? | You have problem with brachial plexus. It is advised to get PET scan of cervical spine. Use cervical collar to keep the neck in neutral position. After these report pl visit neck surgeon. | |
Is an elevated blood pressure level a matter of concern?
tonight my blood pressure is high-198/103/57. I am taking Lisinopril 10 mg and tonight I took 2 advil PM to help me sleep. I also take one Atoravastatin 40 mg every night for my high cholestrol. should I be overly concerned with my high blood pressure. My average is about 140/83/69 (mol). Thanks Tom | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 140\83 is acceptable. but Blood pressure of 190\100 is too high unless you are in pain or just exercised. recheck 8n 1 hour and pressure is still high go to a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can having celiac disease cause high blood pressure?
I have celiac disease and have followed a gluten free diet for 30 years. In the past few years I had, and have, high blood pressure - now being treated. And my cholesterol is high, and my doctor wants to begin medication. I have no family history of heart disease. Can this be linked to my celiac disease. | Hi ThereNo there is no proven co relation between celiac disease and hypertension. Although some studies have shown that patients who have high blood pressure with celiac disease and hyperhomocysteinemia, treating the later could lower bp upto certain extent.So I would like to suggest you to go with your doctors advise and start the treatment .I wish you good health | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes red and inflamed testicles in infant?
Hi, I was changing my babies nappy when i noticed that his testicles look very swollen and red. He is 7 months old, and is on amoxocillin at the moment for a chest infection. Do you know why his testicles are inflamed and what could be causing it? Should i be worried? | Hi, Redness in the testicular region alone should never be ignored.It doesn't appear like Amoxicillin induced rash.It may be torsion.Please take him to the nearest emergency room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
I have several dark spots on my face, how to get rid of these ?
Hi, I have several dark spots on my face. Can any one help me to reduce those and get a fair skin ! | Hi leelamalla,Welcome to HCM. Dark spots are the results of ruptured acne. Avoid scratching and bursting of pimples on the face. Wash your face regularly with soap and warm water.The dark spots will gradually fade away. Apply NOMARKS CREAM on the face, which is available in all the medical shops.Wish you all the best. | |
Have stone in gall bladder at the age of 73 years
I have stone in gall bladder . Iam 73 can I undergo laproscopiic surgery and if so what would be the appox.cost | Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.You must get your surgery done.Treatment consists of removal of gall bladder and best way is laproscopic removal.Treatment cost varies from 35 to 50 thousand rupees in different centers.Thanks and good luck. | |
Would i be able to carry a baby full term with a slipped disc?
hi im 38 and just found out im pregnant with my 4th baby (i have a 20yr 15yr old and a 20month old) in my last pregnancy i had dieabates and carpol tunnel syndrome, also at the monment i am recovering from a slipped disc, my husdand thinks this pregnancy could be risky and is very worried about my health and how i would cope afterwards, would the pregnancy put extra pressure on my back and would i be able to carry a baby full term with a slipped disc, also i wouldn t want my youngest to miss out on my attention any advice would be great as a termination is something we are thinking about but deep down i dont know if i could do it and im scared that there will be something wrong with the baby. many thanks x | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Back pain is a common occurrence in healthy women during pregnancy, even those without any background disc disease. Because of this, there is definitely a possibility that pain or other symptoms from your slipped disc might get worse as you gain weight and as your pregnancy grows.However, there is no additional risk to the baby or pregnancy from having disk disease.Your history of gestational diabetes is actually the most concerning potential complication for this pregnancy. You should be tested early in the pregnancy to see if you are diabetic, and if you start the proper diet and or medication treatment as soon as possible, it will give you the best likelihood of a good pregnancy outcome.So in summary, the pregnancy itself is not at any additional risk because of your disc disease. However, your back pain could get severe, especially if you gain a lot of weight, and is unpredictable how this will affect your ability to do household activities and care for your other children.I realize this information will not really help you and your husband decide what to do about the pregnancy, however I tried as best as I could to evaluate the medical facts and give them to you see you can make an informed decision.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this information was helpful.Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy,Dr. Brown | |
Suffer from leukopenia. Could this be due to taking lotrel. Have diabetes
my husband who is 80 years old has been told he might have leukopenia and thinks that the medicine he is taking (lotrel) might be causing his problem. They took him off lotrel and we are waiting for blood tests to see if lotrel cause this problem. He never catches a cold or is never sick except he has type 2 diabetes and his legs are so weak he can hardly walk and he is losing weight! his sister was just diagnosed with stage 4 bone marrow cancer. Is this stuff inherited and what is the treatment for leukopenia? | Hi, Your husband is 80 years old, he diabetic, legs are very weak, loosing weight. At this age such changes like leukopenia, and weakness of legs are common, there could be ostioporosis, muscle weakness, etc. Besides medicines give him green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, fruits and juices. Don't worry about the bone marrow cancer, it will be the last to think of. Thank you. | |
Q. I am pregnant and feeling constipated. What to do?
Hello doctor, I am 11 weeks 2 days pregnant. I did not get motion for the last three days and have lower back pain and gas problem. Please suggest what to do. | Hi. During pregnancy, progesterone hormone increases. The progesterone hormone has effects on the bowel. The movement of bowel decreases, the secretions from the lining of bowel increases and sphincter becomes tight. So, the net response is that you will have constipation, gastritis, vomiting tendency, heartburn and bloated feeling in the abdomen. If the problem of bowel movement is not resolved, then I suggest syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) or Cremaffin plus (Liquid Paraffin) two tablespoon at night once a week. Consult your treating doctor, discuss with him or her and take treatment with consent. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
History of ectopic pregnancies and failed ICSI. On folic acid and ovigyn tablets. Explain
i am 34yrs with a history of two ectopic and two failed icsi. My doctor told to do an icsi on november. Befor that to take ovigyn d tablets thrice a day for two months and follic acid. Why she suggested me ovigyn d tablets will it help me. In my previous icsi i got 8 eggs all got fertilised and 4 for et.but leftover 4 was slow,so not frozen.will explain me why to take ovigyn d tablets | Hello and welcome to HCM,For any assisted fertilization technique to be successful, adequate ova/ eggs should be available to allow the appropriate technique (icsi in your case).Ovigyn d is a HCG containing preparation.It is used to induce ovulation for a an ample supply of eggs/ ova.Folic acid is needed in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in fetus.Ovigyn does not affect the subsequant growth and development of the zygote.It only helps in induction of ovulation.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
Is Tamiflu safe to be taken for bronchitis while having flu?
Yes I hope that you can help me I was just recently diagnosed with flu a two days later I was back at doctors office now I have upper respiratory infection and bronchitis I am taking Tamiflu for the flu should I be taking any other antibiotics for the bronchitis thank you in advance for any Answers | Hi, Thanks for your question. Tamiflu which is an antiviral drug and been approved for the treatment of swineflu. swine flu will be diagnosed by throat swab and should be taken for 7days.If you have influenza symptoms definetly you can repaet Tamiflu if not no need to take Tamiflu. Upper respiratory tract infections usally bacterial in origin most commonly but also viral also.I suggest you if you have influenza symptoms (fever, sore throat, fatigue, cough) then you take Tamiflu otherwise you need to take other antibiotics. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks | |
Suggest remedy for fluid retention in knee
post knee surgery - fluid keeps building up in an area directly above my knee; the dr. says its due to bone rubbing on bone and therefore making its own fluid. I thought rubbing bone on bone is a negative in the aspect of bone spurs and decreasing ROM. Now they want to try lubricating injections? Opinions please | Hello This can be synovitis stage of arthritis.Yes you can take lubricant injection.Arthroscopy may also help you.In arthroscopic shaving damaged cartilage is smoothened and loose friable cartilage is removed.After micro fracture you may need proper exercises protocol and weight bearing as advised by surgeon need to be continued.Avoiding steps and using western style toilets etc would be helpful.Loose body formation can be due to disease process chondromatosis or due to inflammation.Cartilage regeneration may take 3-4 months time.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. | |
New tattoo on arm, red spots on surrounding skin, white heads. Causes and treatment?
Hi there, I had a tattoo about 6 weeks back then about 4 weeks ago went back to get it coloured in....I have lots of tattoos on my arm in lots of colours but suddenly my new tattoo about 2 weeks ago come up in bite like spots around the skin outside the tattooed area....I always go to the same parlour so have used the inks and colours before and obviously she uses new needles everytime.....I am very confused what is going on,and its quite unsightly as some have white heads too :( | Heya there Kellie. I answer this armed with two arrows in my quiver..firstly am a dermatologist; secondly i have a tattoo on my arm that is rare for folk of my elk! To answer your query to the point, it is more likely than not, you have developed a hypersensitvity reaction which may present with similar symptoms. More often than not if it is due to a delayed hypersensitivity, it may not manifest itself the first few times. Also it is a question of 'is the glass half full or empty?' Consider yourself fortunate previous tattos did not turn out the same. You may want to consider tattoo removal with specific lasers depending on the dye involved after due consultation with your dermatologist/cosmetologist. cheers & good luck...Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD dermatologist & cosmetologist | |
Suggest treatment other than opiates for LPHS
i have suffered with lphs for 20 years the pain is agonising i take large qauntities of opiates but they just ease it slightly rather than take it away i had a kidney denervation operation 2 years ago but the pain came back after 7 months i keep getting fobbed off by my specialists as no one understands the condition is there any other course of treatment other than opiates as i hate taking these drugs but it is all i am being offered i am a 30 year old female in the uk | Hi, Prolonged use of opioid analgesics is not recommended and it can harm your kidneys. You can try Tramadol which is a safe opioid group and can be used for a longer duration. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What are the chances of infection on using the infected needle?
I ve been an emotional wreck the past couple of days. I ve never worried about these things but for some reason, things have been bothering me. 7 days ago someone from the diagnostics lab came to my house to give me a urine and blood test. I m getting life insurance so this was required. The person was very late and on top of that, I think the person was very sick as he was coughing all over the place. At this point I was pretty aggravated and he proceeded to take out a box and take out a green plastic needle (used to draw my blood). I was a bit annoyed at this point but, I don t really remembering there being a plastic sealed wrap around the green needle used to draw the blood. The needle didn t look the typical needles used in hospitals (clear). It was more a blocky plastic green needle. My worry is that I don t recall seeing a sealed wrap around the needle and the possibility that this may be a used needle? Is it possible to get infected if they re drawing blood from me? I don t know if it s coincidence or not but it s been about a week now and my throat feels very stiff and my breathing is very shallow. I find myself not being able to take deep breaths. I find myself gasping for air alot. I always go to the gym and going this week has left me very winded and gasping for air. I don t have a fever though. | Hello,Welcome to HCM.Your symptoms are suggestive of anxiety, rather than any physical illness.The blood drawing sets are always sterile. They are destroyed after a single use. No one re-uses them.Your symptoms are not suggestive of a blood borne disease which may occur with needle sharing ( as in drug addicts ) or from contaminated needle or blood products.Relax and practise stress relieving measures.Take Care | |
How can severe pain in the foot be treated?
I have extreme pain of my left foot. It hurts to bear full weight on it. But there is no brusing. It feels like it s under my 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones. I can t afford to go to the ER right now. But hope that you can give me some advice. Thank you so much. Debbie | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.-take pain relievers for the pain.-Rest, -ice, -elevate your foot. -Wear stiff-soled shoes or foot pads to relieve pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes pressure in chest and shortness of breath with RBBB?
I had an EKg this afternoon and it showed a possible left atrial abnormality , and incomplete Right Bundle Branch block, and probable right ventricular hypertrophy. I have been extremely short of breath and I feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest. I take 100 mg. of metaprolol ER daily. I do have moderate valve regurgitation. What is going on here? | Hi,Right Bundle branch block with Right Ventricular hypertrophy & LA enlargement is definitely pathological. It might be because of increased valve regurgitation or new valve abnormality.You need to repeat the echo soon and if possible get a stress echo done too. You can follow up after the reports or if you have any more questions.Thanks | |
Is Isotretinoini effective in treating acne ?
i have suffered acne for a long time nowi recently went to a dermatologist and she perscribed me isotretinoini have been on it 3 weeks and my family are saying that my skin has improvedhowever when i look in the bathroom mirrors i look awful but when i take it outside my skin aint that badso my question is really do i believe the inside mirrors or the outside i have suffered acne for a long time now,i recently went to a dermatologist and she perscribed me isotretinoin,i have been on it 3 weeks and my family are saying that my skin has improved,however when i look in the bathroom mirrors i look awful but when i take it outside my skin aint that bad,so my question is really do i believe the inside mirrors or the outside? | hi isotretinoin is wonder drug for acne it give best result so what ur family member saying is right ya ,it may cause dryness ,so what u feel is due to dryness only u can use water base moisturizer | |
Achy, sore abdomen before periods after stopping mono-phasic birth control pills. Normal?
Just went off mono-phasic birth control pills after last 14 years. I'm 48. I'm a week out from first period due and feel really achy and sore in lower abdomen, feels very much like menstrual cramps...not sure if i've forgotten what this is like or if it is a short term adjustment in hormones. Periods have always been easy, very little of this except for day or two at onset of cycle. Typical? No? | Hi,Thanks for the query. When you are using the pills, you will get withdrawal bleeding and not actual periods. Generally the withdrawal bleeding will be lighter and associated with less pain compared with normal menstrual flow. After stopping the pills, it will take some time for the hormones to get regularize. And also this time you will get normal menstrual period. So the symptoms you are having can be due to that. Symptomatic treatment may decrease these. Take care. | |
Having asthma hypertension and blood sugar. Took Deriphyllin injection. What is the alternative medicine for this?
my father, aged 88 years, at night frequently suffers from acuteshotness of breathing though he he is not a patient of asthma but ssuffers fron hypertension, blood sugar. How he can be give immediate relief? Can Deriphyllin inj. can be pushed for the purpose? Can any other alternative medicine can be used for the purpose? | You can try using FORMOTEROL or Salbutamol as inhaler as this has minimal side effects compared to Deriphyillin injections | |
What causes severe chest pain after an open heart surgery?
My father had open heart surgery (3 bypasses) in late December. Since surgery, he has complained of severe chest pain. I the middle of his chest incision it almost looks like it is sunken in. He mentioned this pain to his cardiologist who in turn told him he had had open heart surgery and everything was fine. My mother and I feel he should consult with the cardiac surgeon. What could cause this severe pain? | Its a major surgery and the ribs and the sternum have to heal. A chest xray can show if the wires are displaced and may help with further management of the pain. Good luck. | |
What causes white sticky mucus in urine while having kidney stone/cyst?
I have had kidney stone and cysts on my kidney and a ovarian cyst and vaginal bacterial infection and still in pain today I wake up and hurt to the touch and when I peed I had a white sticky mucus come out what could it.be I have been like this for.a.month | Hi, welcome to HCM.looking to your history, it seems that you are suffering from kidney stone with infection.Pus discharge in urine can produce this type of picture.You should check basic urine report with culture, S.creatinine, and sonography or preferably CT scan.Take Gynecologist's opinion for vaginal infection. It can sometime produce recurrent urine infection.Maintain adequate hydratio.You can consult urologist or you can communicate with me also with above reports.I think this would be helpful to you.Best wishes. TC.Dr Jay Patel. | |
What causes nausea with sickness persistently?
My son who is now 16, feels nauseous every day and has for years. Have gone to doctors, naturpaths, had an upper endoscopic procedure and biopsy, modified diet, nothing is showing up. Once was diagnosed with GERD, don t think he has that now, gastroparisis, does not really have that either. He used to vomit all the time when he was quite small but has not vomited since he was about 5 or so. Still feels sick every day. Any suggestions on where to go from here? | Thanks for the query.Is he the only child?By your description it feels that you are too protective towards him because of his childhood illnesses.I feel as he is growing he needs space and needs to take care of himself. this will boost his self confidence. He can try some out door games, especially team ones. Initially he may have problems adjusting to the new life style, but this will take care of his digestive system and reduce his nervousness. Make him do household chores as well.Let him do all his work including washing clothes, utensils, ironing, shoe polish etc. He may join NCC or scouts too.On your part stop telling him what to do things in correct manner. Let him make his own mistakes and learn. | |
When will my mom recover from a hair dye allergy? Are their any food restrictions?
Hi Doc, My mother got the hair dye allergies as bumps in the forehead and also near the eyes. She had V care hair shampoo cum hair dye 2 days back. Since the swallon got increased marginally we took her to the near by dermatologist. Doctor has prescribed defcort -6mg, cetrizine & pantocid D cap. Do we need to do any further action on this. How long will it take to recover. Is there any food restriction while taking this medicines. Kindly suggest us | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe defcort is a steroid and the cetrizine is an anti histamine. These medications should be adequate to treat her allergic response.There should be some improvement within 24 to 48 hours. It may not be complete improvement at that time but it would then continue to resolve.There are no food restrictions but she should make sure that she uses the steroid on a full stomach to avoid irritation of the stomach lining.It should be used on mornings after breakfast or tea.I hope this helps | |
What could itchy, red ring type rashes on knees and waist indicate?
hello sir i am 24year old border security personel sir i have issue since oct 2013 as below my waist and above my knee.. i was suffering from lot of itching i cant explain you how much and when i itches with full dignity to comfort ourself,it convert into red patches ring type and alowly it spreads a alot area and sometime start bleeding then i used clobeta gm on it it releifed me for sometime bt again they regain..and now in some area when itching start i itches on it it became white rough skin type n due to nailing on it it became wounded..8 month ho gaye what to do i am in depression as i am posted in border area where except chemist no doctor are available pls help me doctor its an urge from a soldier | Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy, red ring type rashes on knees and waist which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be due to allergic reaction , side effect of certain medicine or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment and wear loose clothes. You should avoid sharing your clothes with someone and avoid taking anyone's clothes. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. Also take over the counter antihistamines like zyrtec .Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Hymen small, unable to insert tampon, suggested to massage the surrounded area. Any other treatment?
I recently saw my doctor because I was having trouble inserting a tampon. She said I was probably having trouble because the opening to my hymen is very small. She suggested I insert a finger into my vagina and massage the area by my hymen so that the opening can become larger, but I just don't feel comfortable doing this. Is there a non surgical way my doctor can break my hymen? | Hi, inserting tampoon is unhealthy way of treating any problem. Please see another gynecologist for the advise for which you are inserting tampoon. There will be another way out. Regards | |
What is the treatment for loss of appetite?
I am going through a big change in my life, taking a break with my girlfriend after it has been nearly three years. I have not had an appetite. I have only eaten little things. This has been going on since Monday. Is this dangerous for my health? Any advice? I am 20 years old. | Hello,Not eating well is definitely dangerous for your health. You need to have a balanced diet, avoid alcohol and smoking if you do. Do some physical exercise. Also, you can try syrup Aristozyme twice daily. You have a diet filled with more fruits and vegetables.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arun Gangadhar | |
Tongue burns and feels rough, tastes awful after gall bladder removal. Is it common?
I had my gallbladder removed last Wednesday. The day after surgery I noticed my tongue felt like it was burning, rather like acid being poured on it. I had enough problems and didn t think to say anything about it. Now the situation has gotten worse. My tongue feels rough, rather like a cat s tongue. In addition, food, with the exception of fruit, taste awful and absolutely nothing like it used to taste before surgery. My sister had her gallbladder removed a few years ago and says she remembers that happening to her. She thought it may have something to do with the anesthesia but couldn t remember any details. Is this common after surgery? How long might it last? Is there anything I can do to help get rid of the acidic, foul taste in my mouth. I m already brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash of course. Thanks, Susie | Dear madam, this can be caused by anesthesia. It is not very common complication. The surgical procedure cholecystectomy cannot effect on your tongue on any way. Your tongue was probably pressed up against the breathing tube. Also some gasses are used during surgery which could affect your taste sensation. The feeling will likely come back over the next few weeks. If there was any nerve damage it will take a bit longer time to resolve. If it persist u should go to hospital and ask for neurological or ORL work up. Wish you good health | |
Are antibiotic creams, for vaginal infection safe in children?
My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter is crying and rubbing her vagina. She won't let me put desitin on her. I think she might have a yeast infection. This only happens at night. Is it safe to put an antibiotic cream inside her vagina? What can I do to ease her pain? | hi madam, welcome to HCG, i understand ur problem, madam u can use clotrimazole or micanazole ointment to her, and use one antibiotic syrup also, like cefitaxe cv syrup 5ml twice a day after food, hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u | |
Change in behavior after marriage, partner speaks ill about family. Is it due to hormonal change or depression?
hi my brother got married on june 17.after 10 days his wife started behaving strangely. she speaks too much about her family disputes in her parents home. she belongs to a joint family.now she wants that her parents should leave their joint family. doctors says that this is because of harmonal change is it so ? or is it depression ? please guide | hi look..this is nothing called adjustment disorder if we at all want to call it a disorder..and pills won't cure it..you just require a consultation from a clinical psychologist to sort out the issues..this is called marital therapy or family therapy..so go ahead without delay and start to enjoy life once again..thamks | |
Having pain in belly button and left breast. What could be the reason ?
Hi i keep getting pains above my bellybutton since last thursday and it feels if sum1 sitting on my stomach and the pain is also goin to my left breast what does this mean? | Hi, Welcome to HCM. Pain above belly button could be due to duodenal ulcer and the pain in the left breast region could be due to gastro-esophageal reflux of gastric juices. To confirm the diagnosis you will need to undergo an ultrasound study as well as gastro-duodeno-endoscopy. Consult a gastroenterologist, who will have to do a detailed examination and various investigations to arrive at a proper diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is made treatment can be started accordingly. Meanwhile avoid hot spicy food and eat frequent small meals and if possible have milk as well. Wish you speedy recovery. | |
Suggest remedy for dysuria during 5th month of pregnancy
Hi, my wife had 5th month pregnant and suffered from pain while passing urine.. gyanec presicribed for urine analysis and urine culture determination. after 48hrs eptilial cells observed 10-12 on reports. my wife little bit tensed. may I know the treatment?? how to reduce these cells throughout pregnancy?? eptilial cells causes any damage to pregnancy?? | Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Hello,Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:According to your information, it is suggestive of Urinary Tract Infection. 10-12 epithelial cells are detected on culture test. They usually don't effect in pregnancy but needs to be treated.TREATMENT: I suggest to take one course of ANTIBIOTIC (like Cephalexin or Nitrofurantoin) & URINE ALKALISER (to be taken with water). It will help to control urine infection. Kindly, procure complete prescription from your doctor.PREVENTION: You must drink plenty of water (2.5 to 3 lit/ day) to flush out the body toxin, take cranberry juice (one glass) regularly, maintain genital hygiene properly, empty bladder in time and wear clean-cotton underwear only.Hope, it helps for you. Wish you good health and take care. | |
What causes high temperature?
my son has a high temperature, this is day 3 - medicine isnt bringing it down, he has seen the doctor on the 1st day as he wasnt keeping water down, hes no longer vomitting and the doctor couldnt find any infections.... however for the past 2 days he has been complaining of itchy toes and pins and needles in his feet... his temperture is still 38.7 | HiWelcomeDo get tested for malaria, Dengue, Typhoid. If no other systemic infection found and tests are negative, most probably it will be a viral infection. It will need just supportive treatment. Thanks for your querry. God bless. | |
How long can I live without dialysis having diagnosed with iga nephropathy last year and having normal reports now ?
hi,i was diagnosed as iga nephropathy an year back,now my b.p is controlled and albumin creatinine ratio is 38.24 hrs protein in urine is 280 i want to know how long can i live without dialysis | If 24 hr urine is 280 mg, we can just observe. Ramipril and/or Telmisartan or similar drugs should be continued. Follow up with your Nephrologist every 3 months. Ask your Nephrologist if he/she believes in Fish Oil as a part of the treatment and whether you have already been started on it.To answer question about Dialysis, only 20 to 30% of the patients who have severe protein loss in urine and/or have kidney dysfunction (NOTE THAT YOU HAVE NEITHER), will progress to dialysis requiring stage over 20 years !! | |
Had surgery for abdominal hernia. Pain and burning in the groin area. How to get healed?
i had emegency abdomial sergery a few years ago with many complications. 1.5 years ago I had to have a full abdominal hernia mesh put in as the incision completely ruptured. But now I keep getting severe pain and burning at the right bottom groin area. I don t know how to get it to heal. Have ant ideas. I am 50 now and about 30bls over wait as I can t do much exersice. I am not uaually a fat person. | Hi, Welcome to HCM, It seems that you might be having Inguinal hernia giving rise to this problem. As you are over weight, 50 years of age and might be having weak abdominal muscles might be cause of Inguinal hernia. Consult surgeon and get examined. Ok and bye. | |
Suggest remedy for dental problems
Hi, I have a molar (right side bottom, 2nd from rear) that has broken off on an angle & i alredy seen the dentist also he told me i m having a hole. & done the X ray. In X ray report doc told 1/8 tooth is missing. The wisdom tooth is noted. There is a little horizontal bone loss suggesting early periodontal disease but no other bony abnormality is seen in the mandible or maxillae. What happen next now? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The broken tooth can be restored with root canal treatment and crown, if sufficient tooth structure is left. If the tooth structure is not sufficient, then the tooth has to be removed. Regarding the wisdom tooth, if there is no space for the tooth to erupt then it has to be removed. If sufficient space is there then we can remove the overlying gums to make way for the tooth to erupt.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
Will i conceive after taking folic acid supplements?
Hi..I'm 26 years old married since last two years.weight-61 kg. ht-154 cm. I had one abortion 1st year and 1 miscarriage 4 months back in these two years. i did all the required tests to check the reason but all my tests are normal. my doctor has put me on folic acid suplement for next 2 months. will i be successful in concieving after this? | Hello,Welcome to healthcare Magic.I have gone through your query and Would like to reply in detail as follows:1. It is good to be on folic acid while trying for pregnancy.2. But it does not assure pregnancy, it only supports pergnancy if it occurs.3. Keep trying . I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.Regards,Dr. Soumya | |
Advanced esophagus cancer and spread to lungs. Advice?
my husband has stag 4 esophagus cancer and it has spread to his lungs. he is scheduled for port placement next week. he eats very little and sleeps day and night. i'm so scared and know very little about what to expect. I don't really want to ask certain questions in front of him at the dr. appt. is this normal . please help me, no matter how bad the answer is. | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since you have mentioned that cancer 4 stage is there, but nature of cancer not mentioned in query. It spread to the lungs also , so this is the cause of concern. In my opinion the prognosis is not good ( condition is not good). 2nd point ,how much lung involved ? Now a days treatment is very effective , as chemotherapy , radiotherapy , surgery , so consult an Oncologist and get his opinion. Good luck for your husband. Dr. HET | |
What causes swelling in index finger?
I have had swollen index finger for just under a week, appears to be starting from my knuckle. If I look at the back of my finger ie on the palm side of my hand there is a white flush visible under the skin on the 1st third of my finger so down to the knuckle joint. I cannot put pressure on finger eg cannot use knife to cut food etc if I accidentally bang finger, pain is excruciating. Can you help? | your symptoms are suggestive of tendon sheath infection and warrant immediate clinical examination and appropriate management. The results can be more damaging if you ignore the same. I would suggest you to consult a doctor at the earliest | |
Does e-cigarette usage cause congested throat and liver?
I have recently started vaping as an alternative to cigarettes and have noticed that my lungs/throat feels congested/heavy a lot. Especially when I get out of bed in the morning. I also have a lot of clear mucus that I spit up. What is the cause of this and is there anything I can do to change this condition? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You are using e cigarette. Throat and mouth inflammation and cough are the known adverse effects of e cigarette. Long term safety of e cigarette is not known. Moreover there is risk of nicotine addiction. So better to avoid e cigarette and go for medication for smoking cessation.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
Is Diclofenac recommended for stiffness in lower back?
hi therei woke up three days ago with a very stiff back with a bit of pain to , it;s seems to get worse as the day goes on and i cant straighten my back properly the stiffness is on the lower back each side of the spine . i have been taking diclofenac 50 mg for two days but its not doing much .many thank kelly | Welcome to health care magic. Thank you for posting your question.I can understand your concern. It would have been great had I known your age. Still , let me try to help you out.Low back pain and stiffness can occur due to :muscle spasmligament straindisc herniationosteoarthritis of the spineand many moreI would suggest you to wave warm compress over the area twice daily.Avoid bending down as much as possible. Diclofenac is okay. You can also take a combination tablet consisting of Flupirtine Maleate and Paracetamol. Do not forget to take a H2 blocker like ranitidine along with it.Go for an X-Ray of LS spine (Lumbosacral spine) and visit an orthopedician . He/she can examine you and correlate clinically and guide you on the further steps.Hope this helps. Post any other question. We will be happy to help.Have a nice day. Thank you. | |
What causes pain on side of abdomen near navel?
I have a pain on the left side of my abdomen about 3 inches from my navel, I have not knocked or hit the area, there is no marking to suggest trauma, I get a bruise like feeling when i press the area. but cannot feel any other pain apart from when pressure is applied to the area. what could this be? I have been experiencing this for about a week. but have no other noticeable symptoms | DEPEND ON AGE,GENDER,EATING HABITS.MAY BE DUE TO INFECTION IN INTESTINES.AVOID SMOKING,ALCOHOL, JUNK FOOD,COFFEE,COLA.TAKE FRESH FRUITS.TAKE ANT ACIDS & ENZYMES AVAILABLE AT COUNTER.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION..HE WILL RULE OUT WORM INFESTATION,AMOEBIASIS COMMON CAUSES .TREATMENT DEPEND ON CAUSE.FEEDBACK TO HCM. | |
Could yellow skin be related to viral infection?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had a blood test to determine yellowing of skin, everything came back normal. Awhile back another doctor said I had a viral infection this was 3 months ago. Could this all be related? I am a 35 yr. male 5ft 11dont have never had medical conditions. | Hello,Yellow skin or jaundice is caused by liver problems. Make sure that your doctor checked your liver enzymes and did specific tests for hepatitis B and C. It depends upon what type of viral infection you had as to whether or not that is the cause of your yellow skin.If your doctor can not find the cause of yellowing of skin then I suggest that you see a liver specialist.Regards | |
Q. My son's doctor suspects lymphoma. Can it not be a simple infection?
Hi doctor,My son had a full blood count as he experienced fever (38 degrees) for the past 10 days. The onset of fever is around 5 PM. I took him to the emergency department and they are questioning whether he may have lymphoma. His WBC was 16.65x10 e3/uL, LY% 5.6, BO% 26.8, NE 9.73. Can it not be a simple infection? Glandular fever for instance? | Hello. His total leukocyte count is increased but the main reason for your doctor's suspicion for a hematolymphoid malignancy is the high basophil percentage. Leukemia is diagnosed by the presence of blasts more than 20 % in the blood and/or bone marrow and more than 25 % in case of lymphoblastic leukemia. It can only be confirmed by the examination of the blood and bone marrow. If the percentage of blasts is consistent with leukemia further tests like flow cytometry and genetic testing will be required for treatment. It is better to get a hematolymphoid malignancy ruled out. For more information consult a hematologist online --> | |
Done semen analysis. Are results normal?
Hi, I have taken the semen analysis & my results is. Volume - 2.2 Appearence - Grey Opalescent Reaction - 8 PH Liquefaction Time - 30 min Total sperm count - 105 Million/ml Rapid Progressive Motility - 65% Sluggish Progressive Motility - 5% Non Progressive Motility - 10% Non Motile - 20% Agglutination - Absent Pus Cells - 4-6/HPF Please let me know if my results are normal or if there is any issues which needs to taken care | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic All sperm parameters in your semen analysis are within normal limit except presence of pus cells which is on higher side. Pus cells more than 6/hpf suggests underlying genital tract infection. You can give sample for semen culture and sensitivity which will rule out infection. Also in this report there is no mention about sperm morphology which is an important parameter of semen analyisis. Kindly post the complete report. Take care | |
What can cause weight gain, fatigue and dry hair while suffering from hypertension?
My blood pressure is 157/87. I have never had any issues with my blood pressure. my left side of my face feels as if my blood is continually rushing. I work out 4 times a week @ 1 hour. I am starting to gain weight, my hair is drying out and I am so very exhausted | Hi, You should check your thyroid function, any malfunction in your thyroid gland can cause these kind of symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Seems like Potts spine. Can it be cancer? What is cure for it?
Hi everyone! My Mum (50yrs) have a sever pain at spin since a week! She was given some medication, but did not work. Then she was told for MRI, and the radiologist reports as There is evidence of lytic lesions involving D5 and D6 vertebral bodies with altered signal intensity appearing hypointense on T1 w images and hyperintense on T2 w images. There is mild associated soft tissue seen thus indenting the thecal sac and spinal cord . Features are likely to represent Pott’s spine . Rest of the visualized vertebrae and intervertebral discs are showing normal height, alignment and signal intensity. Marginal osteophytosis is noted at multiple levels. No significant disc bulge/herniation or compression over thecal sac/ nerve roots is seen. Visualized dorsal spinal cord, conus medullaris and cauda equina nerve roots are showing morphology, outlines and signal intensity. No evidence of primary canal stenosis / secondary canal stenosis is seen. Posterior elements are unremarkable. Doctor impression : He says it is a bone TB and will need more than six months treatment. My concerns: As some evidence suggest that it might be a cancer, Is it really a cancer? If, yes is it curable? What is proper diet? Does she need bed rest? or what sort of activities? If it is only pott s spine, then is it possible to be cured within a year or so ? Please provide me with you kind advice. I don t know what to do? should i stick with doctor current six month prescription or what ? Thank you so much Lovely of you, | Hi, As your radiologist said it is pott's spine so chance of cancer is low, anyway tissue diagnosis will be helpful. Diet will be chosen based on her other medical co-morbidity, high protein diet may be beneficial but her kidney and liver function to be assessed. Yes, it can be cured within one year if treatment can be completed. You should consult an internal medicine specialist. | |
Having tummy ache after the umbilical hernia operation
i had a double umbilical hernia operation 8 weeks ago but the hernia as returned why and what can be done now im in so pain with tummy ache | Hi Jackie,Welcome to HCM.Hernia repaired should not recur in 8 weeks time. You need to consult the surgeon who repaired the hernia and find out the reason for this. If necessary he may have to repair it once more.Tummy ache makes it more urgent to consult your surgeon, to find out the cause for tummy ache. | |
How can cold feet due to neuropathy be treated?
my husband is a Va Vet and we have gone to the podiatrist in utah and very unhappy. my husbands feet get ice cold like no blood flow, other days they are warm they say he has neuropathy but pretty much nothing to do for it there are days the skin feels like itis being peeled of burning and can t walk some days. we need help from someone. | Hi, The cold feet due to neuropathy can improve with methylcobalamin supplements and by treating the cause of neuropathy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
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 --> | |
What causes a hole in the lung?
my name is kaytlin muszynski and im 20 yrs of age i havent ever had a problem with my health but my fiance and i are expecting.. my fiance just found out he has a hole in his lung, the size of a pen, real small im assuming.. what exactly does this mean? what is he going to have to do? is it serious? should i be worried, were expecting a child and i need help to help him. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your fiance is having lung cyst or bullae. It is empty airspace within lung tissue. It is developmental thing. If patient is asymptomatic (no cough, breathlessness, expectoration) then nothing should be done. If he is active smoker then tell him to quit smoking as soon as possible. And no harm or fear for your future baby. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your fiance. Thanks. | |
What causes severe swelling in the right foot?
I have type 2 Diabetes. have had longe bouts with unemployment so it has gone untreated for over a year. in the last two weeks my right foot has swollen twice ists normal size. I can no longer bend my toes and walking is hell. I my foot looks like its dying. Im scared and the worse part is i have no heath care. ANY SUGGESTIONS? | Hello,Welcome to Healthcare Magic.I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.From what you are mentioned, with your foot swollen and in pain, I suspect it could be either cellulitis or Charcot’s foot. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin of your feet. There is swelling, pain, redness and increased warmth. Treatment is by antibiotics for about 10-14 days. Charcot’s foot is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Diabetes if not properly controlled can cause damage to nerves-called peripheral neuropathy. The patient may lose sensation in the feet. So, he cannot feel trauma or irritation, thus a small wound may become a festering infection. Diabetes also causes poor circulation of blood. Due to poor circulation the bones and joint weaken and result in fractures or dislocations. As patient cannot feel the pain of fractures, he continues to walk and this worsens the condition. Ultimately the foot gets swollen and deformed. Prompt offloading of your foot is very important, if not the deformity would be permanentHence, I would advise you to see your doctor as soon as possible. I am sorry, I do not understand much about health insurance in USA, but your health is important too. Hence, kindly see a doctor.I hope this answer has helped you. Thank youRegardsDr Sunita Sayammagaru | |
What is the treatment for pain in the head of a baby?
Hello. My 2 year old daughter bent down to pick something up under a table that has metal and stone on it and when she tried to stand up she bumped her head. I did not see it happen and assume this is what she did. She started crying immediately and was quite upset. I sat her down and put a cold boo boo bear from the freezer on it. When I checked her head, at the top back it feels indented/slanted. I don t know if this is from bumping it or heads are normally shaped this way. I felt my other 2 children s head and they feel like they have a slant as well. I am worried about her sleeping tonight and will call the pediatrician in the morning. Should I be concerned tonight as she sleeps? Thank you so much. | Hi,Welcome To Healthcare Magic.I had gone through your query and understand it.This bump has occur to your child is due to blunt injury as you said. It is not necessary to have same shape of head in all siblings. So, keep continue the process of ice application 5 to 7 times in a day for 5 to 7 minutes. You can consult your pediatrician and nothing to worry about this condition.Till the time you consult the pediatrician, I recommend you to give her liquid-Ibugesic-Plus (if no allergy), 5 ml, 3 times in a day at the interval of 7 to 8 hours.I hope this information will be helpful to resolve your query and further queries are always welcome.Wish your child good health.Take Care, Thank You.From:- Dr. Nupur Shah | |
Suggest remedy for hair loss
hello, sir/ ma'am....i am suffering from hair lose before 3 yrs...but continuously i have taken care for my hair...in generally i use Dove shampoo, oil massage 2 days of a week, juice of lemon in 1/2 days in a week, egg, hena/mahandi of ayur in 1 day of a month....but still the same of the condition....i am 23 years age of girl of siliguri..i am studying m.sc in applied microbiology in Bhubaneswar...and hv completed my graduation from kolkata...how can i stop/decrease my hair loosing problem???please help me...!!!thank you...Abanti Bose | Hi, I would recommend you to go for certain lab tests to find out the cause of hair loss.Get your hemoglobin, thyroid function tests, serum vitamin D, serum vitamin B12 levels and serum ferritin levels checked.Meanwhile use anti-hair fall like folliserum and take oral hair supplements like tablet follihair.These need to be continued for 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
Suggest treatment for skin problems
Morning Doctor, I am 35 years old, and have pigmentation and acne scars on my face. I have consulted a dermatologist in Hyderabad, who suggested peel around 6 sittings and as skin ready pre treatment, he prescribed 1) melacare to be used during day and clindoxyl for the night followed by sun screen. Now he has asked me to used Novo white with clindoxyl. Honestly, this moment I can not afford for the peels but improving my skin is equally very urgent for me. Please advice | hello,cosmetic procedures are very expensive.do adjust somehow to afford the treatment.it is a gradual process for improvement. sudden improvement is rare.do get treatment from a specialist itself | |
Severe pain in gums. History of multiple teeth removal in childhood, intake of ponastan, amoxicillin. Help
i have gums pain please help me i have remove upper two teethes when i was 10 yeas old now my age 27 the one teeth left side another one right side both wear removed last 15 years ago i have visit many doctors but no use please help me i used to take ponastan 500mg /amoxiln / 500mg. to relief pain please help me what to do | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,According to your symptoms i suspect that you have developed severe gum infections.I would suggest you to visit to an Dentist and get checkup done, take an OPG radiograph .Go for complete mouth scaling and polishing, curettage and gum planing.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics.Maintain a good oral hygiene.'Hope this helps out.Regards.. | |
SUFFERING FORM CHLAMYDIA BUT TRYING TO CONCEIVE
I am 31 years old, my daughter is 14 months old and I have been trying to conceive #2 for 4 months. My period returned about 4 months ago, but I breastfed my daughter until December 18, 2010. My pap test showed possible chlamydia infection which was not confirmed by a vaginal culture ( Elisa method). My current ob/gyn said that I need to get a PCR to be 100% sure and that a chlamydia infection could block the fallopian tubes . Is this possible to happen in 14 months? I have had two very easy conceptions in the past and have never had chlamydia infection, plus it is not possible to have contracted it in the past 14 months. Thank you for your answer. | Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic hi..., after the first pregnancy there is needed of gaping for next pregnancy at least of 2 year.., this is to improve the health status of the mother and good health of next baby.., hence better you need to improve the health and then get cured of the chlamydial disaese and then get conceived... the infection will lead to abortions and congential abnormalities,, you need to get cured completely before getting pregnant... Hope I have answered your question.. Takecare... | |
How can a painless armpit lump be treated?
hi, I have a small lump under my arm pit from may months, I do not have any pain. And its not grown in size or does not cause irritation. But still I am worried, is it serious what care should I be taking? I am 24 years of age (Women) and have no family history of anyone having cysts or lumps. Pls help... | welcome to Health care magic.1.Painless lumps in axillary regions are lymph-node enlargement.2.They generally get enlarged after any illness, infections,inflammations,any underlying systemic causes.3.So, if you have any reason for lymph nodal enlargement - get treated.4.On non emergency basis visit your doctor and let them get examined and do needful things.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
Why my baby sweats a lot during sleep?
My toddler sweats during his sleep As long as I can remember now my son who is 22 months old sweats terribly while he sleeps/naps. From the moment he falls into a deep sleep his head, neck and back become soaked with sweat and when I touch him his body feels cool and obviously very clammy but definitely not warm or hot. This leaves his pillow and bed sheets very wet and therefore I have to change them daily. I have tried putting him to bed in just his vest and no pyjamas or put pyjamas on but no covers but whatever I have tried he still sweats the same. It doesnt last all night however and he is usually dry by morning. This doesnt seem to cause my son any concern whatsoever as he sleeps through it although he is a very restless sleeper and has been since birth. Was just wondering whether anybody else s child suffer from this and whether I should take a trip to the doctors which is somewhere my son rarely has had to visit ever. | Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.Sweating is one of the mechanism of body to maintain it's temperature within normal range.There are non-illness related reasons why your child’s clothes or bedding are wet from sweating during sleeping. Most of the times it’s simply because your child is too hot in bed. CHECK the room temperature and make sure they don’t have too many blankets and their pyjamas are light. Make sure mattress is not warm. Keep the fan on to evaporate the sweat And just like with adults, bad dreams can sometimes cause sweating.The medical condition which causes excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. Consult your doctor if all above measures fail. |
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