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Q. What is the possibility of missed period after unprotected sex to be pregnancy?
Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I am having some issues please help me. I had my period on the 2nd of last month and it lasted till 6th. I had sex with my partner on the 12th via withdrawal method. And this month I have been expecting my period since 3rd and till today I have not seen my period. I am scared. Am I pregnant? I took multivitamin and grape for two days for stomach disorder and nausea. Could this also affect my period? Because right now I am having a headache and I always feel as if my period is there and once I check it nothing was there. Please help. | Hello. Possibility of pregnancy cannot be ruled out at this moment since you had sex during your fertile period, you did not take any i-pill and withdrawal method has a significant failure rate. Multivitamins and grapes usually will not affect the periods and regarding symptoms, these can be due to gastritis but the possibility of pregnancy is there. So you should get a urine pregnancy test (UPT) done now and repeat it after 12 hours. Although, somewhat delay up to seven days in periods is normal as well, but do not worry and get UPT done. If it is negative then no need to worry and positive termination by medicine can be done as it is early. Next time take all precautions especially I-pill, or condom. | |
Q. I had a leg injury 20 days back, please explain my MRI reports.
Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who presents with a Lisfranc injury. I had a leg injury 20 days back. I was told it was a minor sprain, and I tried to walk on my foot, but it is paining a lot. I am currently using non-weight bearing boots, and would not be able to see my surgeon for another six days. I got an MRI of the leg, can you please make me understand the findings? The MRI reads, both the dorsal and plantar bundles of Lisfranc ligaments are intact and normal in appearance. The first and second TMT joints are normal. There has been a capsular injury involving the dorsal aspect of the fourth TMT joint. Edema overlies the dorsum of the foot in this region. There is no associated fracture demonstrated. Mild edema is also seen in the adjacent cuboid at its articulation with the fifth metatarsal. The third TMT joint is normal and the shafts of the metatarsals are normal. The navicular cuneiform joint complex is normal. The extensor tendons are well maintained and the flexor tendons are intact. Capsular injury involving the dorsal aspect of the fourth TMT joint with adjacent bone contusions and intact Lisfranc ligament. I was wondering, after reading this, what should I expect at my next appointment with the surgeon. Will I require a cast? I also do not understand what any of this means. Thank you. | Hello doctor. Hope I have answered your questions and doubts. Thanks and regards. For further queries consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
INTERNILY BLEEDING PROBLEM, PLEASE HELP
MY SISTER, FOR THE PAST 2 YRS, ABOUT EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS STARTS BLEEDING INTERNILY. THE DOCTORS CAN NEVER FIND WHERE IT IS BLEEDING FROM. EVERY TIME SHE GOES TO THE ER THEY GIVE HER AT LEAST 2 UNITS OF BLOOD AND THEY HAVE TRIED DOING THE RED TAG TEST BUT THEY CAN NEVER FIND IT. IS THERE A PLACE I CAN TAKE HER WHERE THE DOCTORS WILL FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH HER ? I KNOW THIS CAN NOT BE GOOD FOR HER. | Yes, the site of bleeding has to be determined and then the cause of bleeding should be diagnosed if it is a local problem or a bleeding disorder. Do check about the platelet count, clotting time, bleeding time, etc after consulting a General Physician. | |
Suggest treatment for diastolic dysfunction and left ventricular hypertrophy
Hi: I m a 53 year old female. Last Sunday I had a frightening pain that was between my shoulder blades that lasted approximately 5 minutes. I went to Urgent Care where they did an ECG which they said was slightly abnormal. They transported me to ER where another ECG was done that was slightly abnormal. Cardiac Enzyme testing came back negative and then 4 hours later they did another one which was negative. They referred me to a cardiologist who I saw the next day. They scheduled me for a nuclear stress test and an echocardiogram. I went back for results and I only saw teh Physicians Assistant. She told me the ECG on the stress portion showed a mild old septal wall MI in my past ?? The echocardiogram said I had mild left ventricular hypertrophy with GRADE 1 (relaxation abnormality) diastolic dysfunction. I had some trace tricuspid and mitral regurgitation. I decided to get a second opinion because they wanted to do another test. The new cardiologist stated that he did not think I had a heart attack and only wanted to put me on a Beta Blocker. I m not sure who to believe. Also, I was uncertain as to another thing, on the Nuclear Stress Test it said I had an effusion fraction of 92% and on the echocardiogram it said it had visually a EF of 65%, which one of these is correct. If it is 92% it should be concerning, right? I do not know if I should go to another cardiologist and see what they think or which one to trust. | helloOld MI may have been missed as often silent heart attacks are there, your current doctor rightly tells you that at present there is no new heart attack only left ventricular enlargement which may be due to high BP.Diastolic dysfunction is not that risky as a systolic dysfunction and surely your cardiologist know well,.Your EF is normal at 65% means ventricular contraction power is good, so nothing to worry. Nuclear test showing effusion fraction 92% may not be worrying your doctor as may well be within normal confines.Trust the senior cardiologist who has seen you and follow his advice for treatment.Normal cardiac enzymes also rule out new heart attack. Dont worry. Consult the cardiologist you last metthanks | |
Suggest possible birth control medications
2 yrs back i was asked by a doctor to take glycomet 500 to get pregnant as there was some issue.I stopped all the treatments for pregnancy. two months back I started taking Glycomet500 to loose weight, this time it's time for periods and I'm feeling nausea, It can be a symble of pregnancy. If it so, what can I do to stop it, because I don't want to get pregnant.Please help I dont want to get pregnant. | Hello user,Glycomet 500 is to control your blood sugar ...it helps in getting pregnant by regulating hormonal balance..no need to stop glycometif you miss your period date,you can do urine pregnant test and check,if single line its negative,then from 5th day of your period you can start femilon after consulting your gynecologist. | |
How to treat aches and hematuria due to kidney stones?
Hi, I have been diagnosed with kidney stones recently. 3-4 in right kidney, largest measuring 6.5mm and 2-3 in left kidney. I have been given potrateMB6 and urimax-0.4mg tablets. It has been 20 days but I still have dull ache and sometimes see blood in my urine. What should I do? Thanks, | HelloThanks for query.You have multiple stones in both the kidneys .Since they are small you can expect them to pass down with urine .Following measures will help pain free passage of stones .1) Drink more water 4-5 liters per day.2) Take antispasmodics like Cyclopam twice daily.3)Take smooth muscle relaxants like Drotaverine twice daily.4) Urine alkaliser like Potrate MB 6 thrice daily.It is difficult to predict time frame how long it will take t pass all the stones .You have to repeat Ultrasound scanning every three months.Dr.Patil. | |
Q. Kindly tell the treatment to cure the eruptions on my forearms.
Hi doctor, I have been having these eruptions on my forearms since past two months. They are not painful and cannot be popped. But they take a long time to disappear and look prominent. What are these and can they be stopped from re-occurring? I had them last year too during summers and they disappeared after 4 to 5 months. I have severe keratosis pilaris on my forearms and back, can they also be keratosis pilaris? | Hi. From these two photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is visible that lesions are little inflamed and red. It is indicating folliculitis. Non-bacterial folliculitis can be non painful. Specially pityrosporum folliculitis. Keratosis pilaris is a condition where you may have dry hard covering surrounding hair opening. Sometimes it may also get inflamed, so it can be related to this also. Arms are common site for such bumps. You need capsule Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for 14 days, Clindamycin gel local application morning and evening, tablet Fluconazole 400 mg stat. For keratosis pilaris, you will need moisturizer. 14 days, it should subside. | |
What causes head ache and running nose?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I've been sick on and off since the weekend following Thanksgiving. Symptons include sinus pressure, head ache, running nose, ear ache, shortness of breath, and fatigue. I've also had a temperature 3 times that lasted for less than 24 hours. I was given z-pak antibiotic last Wednesday (pills for 5 days but takes full 10 days to work fully). Yesterday, sick symptons returned and I'm feeling even worse today. Since this started, I would start to feel better for 2-3 days, but never lost all systems (runny nose typically was the only sympton when I was at my best). This seems quite odd to me that I can not get over this and now the z-pak doesn't seem to be helping either. Thoughts? Concerns? Suggestions? Thanks for your assistance, | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.As per your query you have symptoms of sinus pressure, head ache, running nose, ear ache, shortness of breath, and fatigue.Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection that has spread from upper respiratory track to ear through eustachian tube , which occur sometimes due to low immunity or untreated upper respiratory track infection. For now do warm saline gargles , apply dry warm compresses to external ear and drink hot green tea twice. As you trying Zpak and that is not affection you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test , examination of ear with otoscope and CTscan to rule out bacterial infection and ear wax buildup. Doctor may prescribe anti viral like acyclovir or anti bacterial along with decongestant and expectorant . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Could the antidepressants be causing the elevated liver enzymes?
I am 60 years old, weight 139, height 5' 5". I am taking 10 mg of Lipitor, 80 mg. of prilosec, 40 mg. of Parnate which is an MAOI antidepressant, a daily baby asprin, 5 mg. of altace and 35 mg. of Actonel. I have been on those medications for many years but I just started the Prilosec in May. I don't drink. I also take an occasional Klonopin (usually a quarter of a .05 mg tablet)My most recent liver function test (which I have every 3 to 4 months because of the Lipitor) taken in June showed:a GGT of 98 U/L (range is 3-65), Direct bilirubin of 0.3 mg/dl (range is below 0.2mg/dl). All the other liver tests are within normal range. I have noticed on past tests that the direct bilirubin is often 0.3 with the rest of the liver tests being normal. The only time the direct bilirubin and GGT were elevated was in 2006 when the direct bilirubin was 0.31mg/dl (range was 0.00 to 0.30 and the GGT was 78 U/L (range being 3-60). I am due for a complete physical in 2 weeks but was wondering if my medicines could be causing the problems. I have no symptoms but was told years ago that I had a small ossified gall stone. Thanks | Hi.thank you posting your query at HCM.noted your history and medications prescribed.i advice you to visit treating physician to prescribe some blood tests to rule out common causes of hepatitis. ( viral causes, alcohol are most common causes for hepatitis). Certain medications may injure liver. if common causes are ruled out, then maybe any of the medication your prescribed maybe causing the elevated liver enzymes. if the values are more than two times the upper limit, treating physician may change dose or the drug.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | |
Having pain below the belly button and on left side of lower abdomen while carrying weight for long time. Suggest remedy
after 2 ceaserians(LSCS) 1 of which was last year since then whenever i carry my baby for long i feel pain in the lower abdomen.my daughter weighs 9 kg.she walks.for past few days even without load ifeelpain below the belly button and on left side of lower abdomen ,i also feel as if there is a swelling in my stitched parts | Hi.,Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. With the history of LSCS and pain below the belly button and to the left lower abdomen, with a feeling of swelling in your stitched parts I can think of the following:There is strained muscle in the area you are mentioningIncisional herniaHernia below the belly button.I would advise you the following:Get an examination done by a General Surgeon.Standing X-ray abdomenUltrasonographyOnce the cause is found, the treatment will be targetedTill then take restNo lifting of heavy objects.Get treated for constipation or cough if you have. | |
Suggest treatment for tooth sensitivity
i am 19 years old, and i have medicaid, but my teeth are really sensitive, i need to find a dentist who will accept my medicaid and also know how to deal with my sensitivity. i really need help because i really need to get my teeth fixed. im located in oklahoma too. thanks | Hi! Read your query.Tooth sensitivity can b due to either dental cavities, root exposure due to gum disease or loss of tooth enamel n exposed dentin. In case of carious exposure get them filled up, gum disease can be treated with scaling n loss of enamel by using a desensitizing tooth paste. Your dentist after proper examination will be able to clear your problems. Till then avoid too hot or too cold items and ensure good oral hygiene. U can do warm saline gargle till your appointment. Hope this helps you. Regards,Dr.Ramprasad | |
Child having rashes that bleeds, painful. What are they?
My 10 year old daughter has a rash that bleeds on its on. It itches and white stuff comes out of it. It has tripled in size. Its at the bottom of her leg so ot pusses out and drys on to her sock, which is very painful to her. It burns all the time and the slightest bump sends her running and screaming. What do you think this is? | Hi, Thanks for posting your query From the information provided it seems to be a boil or a furuncle which is pus filled. Due to pressure and friction of socks it might burst with oozing of pus and blood If the pus is too much it needs surgical drainage under a cover of antibiotics. Pain will dramatically decrease once pus is drained. You may contact a doctor for its management Hope this solves your query | |
What causes severe heartburn, neck tightness and chest pain post a wrist injury?
I broke my wrist 4 days ago, on a cruise. About an hour ago, I was experiencing extreme heartburn, starting in my right breast and moving under the left breast, and in the center, upper portion of my body. My neck felt tight, like it was difficult to swallow. Also, I HAD PAIN IN MY LEFT CHEST AREA, some sweating, pain cross my shoulder blades. I thought maybe it was stress. I have MVP. | Hi thereThis kind of pain is not related to your wrist fracture at all. It sounds cardiovascular in nature. I suggest you see a doctor to examine you and run some tests to see if your heart is fine. Do this as soon as you can. | |
Trying to concieve. Missed periods, stomach pain on right side during urination, extreme nausea, sleepiness. Reason?
I have a question I am 20yrs old and have been trying to get pregnant for two years. I recently thought I was pregnant but I have takin 5 home tests and they all said negative. I skipped my period in August, then in September two days after having sex I had a light period. I have not had a period since, and for the last couple of days my stomache has been hurting on my right side everytime I get the urge to pee or go pee. For the past couple of months I have been extremely sleepy and nauseous but have not actually gotten sick what do you think is wrong? | Hello If your periods have been regular till now, you should make an appointment to see your gynaecologist. Although home urine tests are quite accurate, a blood test to see the level of the pregnancy hormone would tell you definitely if you were pregnant or not. Also your doctor might want to make sure you do not have a urine infection by testing your urine. If you are not pregnant and you do not have a urine infection, it may just be delayed periods, which is common when you are stressed about something. Your doctor may give you a medication to bring on your periods and your symptoms should be relieved. Good luck. | |
Painful, tugging sensation and lump below belly button. Not pregnant or obese. Suggest
For the past few days I have had a tugging sensation just below my belly button; it came on quite suddenly. At first it was very painful, it felt almost like I was being stabbed and I couldn't move without pain. It felt like something in my stomach was being stretched out, that was not meant to be. Now, a couple of days later, it still feels very uncomfortable, especially if I touch the area. All the information I can find online points towards either pregnancy or obesity, of which I am definitely neither. I don't want to go to the doctors if it's nothing, but I am worried about it. Also there does seem to be a lump when I press down, but that could have been there before and I have only just noticed because of the pain. Hope someone can help, thanks. | Consider a hernia around your belly button as a possibility for your symptoms of tugging, pain etc. Does this supposed lump appear on standing up or straining and disappear on lying down. Hope your bowel and urine are regular and fine. Suggest you to see a GP and get yourself examined for seeing if an actual lump exists. | |
Q. I put scotch tape on penis to regenerate foreskin. Will my babies have birth defects?
Hello doctor, To make a long story short, I used scotch tape and micropore tape respectively on my penis. Two straps of tape were attached to the penis in the form of a cross, so that they met in the tip of the penis' head, while the ends went all the way down to the skin of the shaft. This allowed the tape to pull the skin of the shaft up when the penis became erect. Here, I also attached the tape also to the foreskin that was left after circumcision had been performed on me during infancy. This also allowed the tape to put tugging force directly on the mucous membranes so that force could stimulate a supposed process of mitosis. I thought that direct pulling force on the mucous membranes, or the inner skin of the foreskin, would be ideal in my effort to regenerate the foreskin that I had. More than a decade later, I realized that this sort of behavior could be dangerous since after all, adhesives comprising these tapes are chemicals and mucous membranes are known to absorb chemicals. I am not aware of what specific kinds of chemicals are at work, except that they are pressure-sensitive adhesives that include acrylics. I am also not aware of the processes involved in a mucous membrane absorbing chemicals, or whether that process also applies to artificial chemicals such as pressure-sensitive adhesives. Will I be okay? Will this increase the chances of me having children with birth defects, or will this make me unable to have a baby and what not? Thank you. | Hello. I could not understand what made you do this practice and what benefit would you expect in this practice? There are no scientific studies available to support using this practice. Let me give my opinion. First of all, the mucous membrane is one of the highly sensitive areas in our body. Better do not let hard substances come in contact with that, that will hurt it. This could lead to inflammation and pain. Due to a rich blood supply in the penis, there is a chance for absorption through it. Definitely, it will not increase the chances of defective children. The child genetic/defect will never be based on this. So, be confident. This will have no role in affecting the baby issues. Basically, this practice has no benefit in any aspect. It may produce local inflammation or irritation on the penile tip (glans penis). I suggest you consult an andrologist or psychiatrist or sexologist for your specific problem. There are few drugs to manage premature ejaculation (early ejaculation), less erection, or other issues. It is not advisable to practice this tape sticking. For more information consult a toxicologist online --> | |
What causes sharp pain in chest and at the back?
I have excess saliva forming in my mouth for past 3 nights in the evenings also I have sharp pains in my chest and at the back in the middle of the spine Feeling bit weak and dizzy today and whilst walking this chest pain causes me to hold/ press firmly in my chest to release the pain I am going through a bit of a stressful period at the moment with family & work | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more in your case. But better to rule out cardiac cause first for your chest pain. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. Stress causes hyper secretion of gastric acid and this causes gastritis and centralcentral chest pain and backache. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Start proton pump inhibitors for gastritis. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes loss of appetite,gastric pain,wheezing and sulfurous odor in stool?
Hello, we have 6mo old identical twin boys. They are experiencing a loss of appetite, GERD-like symptoms, some wheezing, discomfort/gas pain, but most notably....very sulfurous smelling stools. The peds MD has tried Zantac, omeprazole & Reglan, only worsening pain w/ babies not wanting to sleep. I have tried an infant homeopathic remedy, Hylands baby colic tablets, which have been somewhat successful in treating the gas pains. They are on Neocate formula, the most hypo-allergenic, pre-digested formula on market. Also...most expensive. Are there any concerns with a lack of ability to break down sulfurous compounds? Any other thoughts greatly appreciated. Lisa/Pharmacist | MOST OF TOP FEED BABIES DO HAVE THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE TOP FEED HENCE THESE ARE NORMAL THINGS HAPPENS IN TOP FEED BABY | |
What could it be if there is bone in the socket after lower molar extraction?
Hi Dr, I had a lower molar.pulled 6 days ago due to infection. In was taking amoxicillin for 2 days prior to the extraction and all seems to be okay. however I just noticed what looks like bone in the socket...there is no pain, just wondering what it could be....thanks for your time. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, you said that you feel bone in the socket after extraction it is normal not to much worry about it but for this you go to your dentist and tell him about what you feel bone in socket treatment for this is filling should be done after extraction that is alveoloplasty. | |
Will my girlfriend with heart disease be able to conceive at this time?
Hi I m loving a girl who is suffering from heart ailment that is she s having hole in her heart and she is aged 26. i have taken to hospitals where doctor says its quite critical. But girl wanted to get married and lead normal marital life... Can she be conceived ? Will it affect her health or life ? | Hello, As per your history, pregnancy will be risky to her. Otherwise, the hole in the heart is risky to her life. It is no wrong in marrying her but convinces her for surgery. It is very important that she be treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician | |
I am 70 years old addicted to tobacco,i have swelling in mouth,feel dizzy,burn in urine and pain in shoulder. Do i have mouth cancer ?
Hello Doctor ..i m 70 yrs old man..i have a swelling and i experience a pain on my collar bone and have trouble to open my mouth and i feel little dizzi and feel a sort of burn in urine..i experience pain below my shoulder , eyesight has become weak i have no idea whether i m suffeering from mouth cancer or some other..i also chew a lot of tobacco..kindky give ur suggestions regarding it | Immediately consult an ENT surgeon. n get an endoscopy done with biopsy. If it comes out to be positive for cancerous cells, then still dont worry, go for radiotherapy, it will significantly help u. | |
What causes dull pain in lower abdomen with bloated feeling and lightheadedness?
Hello, than you for taking the time to read this and answer. I have had Diverticulitis in the past and thought last week I got it again. Had dull pain on lower right side of stomach that moved up and over to the left. So has to be my large intestine right? I was put on two antibiotics 6 days ago and it seems to have helped a bit but when I eat sometimes I get bloated and most of the time I get light headed. I also sometimes get nauseous. I am trying to eat easy to digest foods and drinking only water. But I figure after 6 days on the anitbiotics that most of the symptoms would have gone away by now. I am able to go to the bathroom as usual, no changes, not actually vomiting though sometimes I feel like I might. I do get an appetite after not eating for a few hours but again I am tying to eat easy to digest, low fat, low sugar, meals. | Hi.Thanks for your query.Yes, the pain is most probably due to diverticulitis and the antibiotics are not helping you much.This leads to a need for an alternative antibiotic, means change over to another. Have CT scan and colonoscopy to confirm. Take PPI , soft bland diet, plenty of oral fluids , may be with ORS . | |
What causes lump on neck and sore throat?
i have a pea size lump in the left side of my neck and red burning rash about 2 cm down on my chest. the area around the lump burns or stings. i ve never had a rash so i m not sure what this sensation is. i ve been sick with a sore throat for a week now and havent been to the dr. because i thought it d go away. i just felt the lump yesterday. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some reactive lymphnode due to sore throat. You should take a course of antibiotics like azithromycin according to your doctor's advice. If lump doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Can acidity cause chest pain?
I was wondering if gas can cause the heart to hurt? My left side of my chest is hurting and so is my hurt. Sometimes I feel like I'm smothering down. I'm 15. I weigh 154lbs. I'm 5'3. I have no medical history of anything bad except a appendicitis surgery. | Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ecg and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain and nausea. You can take proton pump inhibitors. But along with drugs you need to follow certain below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Loose weight if you are obeseDon't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Reason for lump on the head?
Hi. Two days ago I discovered a small pea sized lump on the back of the left side of my head by the hairline. It's somewhat hard and I have some neck pain but I've been touching it a lot. I'm trying to get a doctor's appointment this week since I go back to school soon. But should I be overly concerned or what? | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having enlarged occipital region and nothing to worry.It shows that you might be having some infection on scalp like dandruff, skin infection or dermatitis.Consult your doctor and get examined.Ok and take care. | |
How can i get pubic hair faster?
Hi, my name is George ,I am fourteen and I ve seen almost all my friends have a decent amount of pubic hair even my eleven year old brother, I have absolutely none, what is the average age boys grow pubic hair, and how can I speed up the process? Thanks | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Please wait for your turn, it depends upon the hormonal changes during puberty. Some may get it early and some late. All the best. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the bottom of heal due to blisters
My son is crying from pain on the bottom of his heel saying it hurts it hurts he keeps grabbing his heel and I looked and saw little red bumps almost like small blisters under the skin of his heel.. I just gave him some Benadryl and I m not sure if its an allergic reaction to something but also he s had a fever all day and last night. Not sure if this correlates. If you have any suggestions id be grateful. | Unlikely to be allergic. Foreign body like splinters could be there and would need removal. Mild skin reaction to fever goes away with the fever and not by itself bad BUT. If fever high or with other symptoms can be serious. DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN OR ASPIRIN LIKE DRUGS due to Reye's syndrome; benadryl and tylenol quite safe in recommended pediatric doses. | |
What causes high ESR levels and breathlessness?
My wife, age 45years, has been having low grade fever during the day and around 101f at evening. Blood test shows high esr of 110, and chest xray shows slight patches.Breathlessness on activity. Although there is almost no cough, neither joint pain. She was having pain and itching while passing urine earlier. There is fatigue and weakness. Her gall bladder had been removed 15 years back, and there have been some complications regarding it.Recurrent and swelling around the gall bladder area. | thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question these symptoms of weakness , decreased appetite , fever , evening rise in temperature can be due to tuberculosis .opacities in chest xray can be a leading point towards tbyou need to consult a pulmonologist who can confirm the diagnosis by some investigations like sputum smear for afb.he can also rule out other possibilitiessputum afb smear if a definitive test for tb .no need to panicthanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health | |
How to treat stomach ulcers?
hai,, i need to make three test for my husband,,who is 35 yrs old.. with throat, stomach and gall bladder? with throat he had an operation 5 yrs before.. now when ever he keeps taking continously,,, he has pain.. his stomach has mild ulcer problems.. and there s a tiny 1mm polypolip in his gall bladder,, not grown since two yrs.. but we wish to get a complete health check up? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise your husband for a planned and elective removal of gall bladder to avoid any complication out of the polyp in it.For the mild ulcer problem, I would advise him not to eat food from outside specially spicy, oily and fried food if he does. In addition to this I would advise him with a proton pump inhibitor along with a prokinetic agent which would help healing of his stomach ulcer.I would advise an ENT review for the problem in his throat.For a complete health check up, many hospitals run some programmes, and you could be in touch with any of them nearby you.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your husband's problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
Having low back pain with S1nerve compression
Dear Doctor: I am 50 years old man weighing 96kg working as an emergency physician transfered reently to the G surgery dept.with no H/O chronic illness ,complaining of occasional low back pain for the last 3 months which is increased on long standing an hard work . I took 3 injections of voltarin for my back pain last year but unfortunatly not eliviate the pain for the last attack that lasted 1 week . Tje pain is spasm like increased on movement and decreased on lying down and after rest, I have tingling sensation at the right 2nd toe that coms and goes during walking or standing 3 months duration and I noticed that specially when I had weared a theatre shoes . I did an MRI to exclud disc prolaps but unfortunatly it reveals a paracentral focal disc protrusion causing S1 nerve root compression with nural oedema .and incidental sacral meningeal cyst at S2 level compressing right S2 nerve, I wander how my symptoms and signs are not applicable or corelate the MRI findings.and I want to know the problem exactly and the managment of such case .,may be I have 2 pathology one at the foot and the other at the disc. Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Faithfully Dr,Mohammed Alabd | dear doctor, your low back pain may be due to lumbar spondylosis where the typical pain is when u do repeated activities and subsides on taking analgesics, ice massage and bed rest. since you are overweight , which also contributes to the symptoms, u should try to reduce your weight. back stengthening exercises should be started once the pain comes down.tingling sensation of your little toe correlates with the MRI finding of S1 nerve root compression. but if your symptoms are not severe and your SLR is > 70 there may not be an inflammation / irritation of the nerve roots. get well soon, Dr Jijo | |
Suggest medication for raised SGPT levels
i am 44year old and my weight is 82kg i was affected by heptits c in 2007 and awent through intefetron on alternate day along with robrivion.the result cameas not detct of virus but at end of thropy my SGPT was 78.again in 2010 virus became positve and in quantitative PCR the number of virus was 598452 and SGPT was 128 the physician conceltated for pege interfron (begasus) nowat the copmliation of course in quantitve PCR the number of virus is less than 30.i am worried about my SGPT which is 80.i am non alcholic ,i am daibaticwhat should do about raised SGPT?kindely suggest any medicine because i belong to rural and backward area of the state. | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.ALT (SGPT) may indicate viral hepatitis or other types of liver damage. So the next step is to look for certain liver damage and most common casue is fatty liver disease. It should be confirmed by ultrasound. Other causes are viral hepatitis,cirrhosis, medications, alcohol intake or autoimmune diseases. To verify exact cause, US, bilirubin levels and tumor markers should be additionaly done Then appropriate treatment can be started.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. | |
What is the treatment for pain in the waist and stomach?
I have pain on my right side about the waistline. It also hurts on my right side in my stomach area. I thought I had a bladder infection and my doctor prescribed Sulfamethoxazole - tmp 160mg for 10 days. It seemed to relieve it, but the pain perists. Thanks, Nancy | Hi Nancy.Thanks for your query.The cause of the pain above the waistline on the right side has to be diagnosed on physical examination by a Surgeon and diagnostic tests undertaken to prove or to rule out the probable causes. The probable causes are:Right kidney infection / impacted stone in pelvi-ureteric junction.Gall bladder stones and / or infection.Liver pathology.Colitis on the right side.Appendicitis particularly in retro-cecal position. and so on.I would advise you the following Get the blood , urine and stool tests done. Ultrasonography as a preliminary survey to find the cause. CT scan of the abdomen and other investigations to confirm.Take a proper course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and symptomatic treatment . You may need an additional antibiotic with the Sulfamethoxazole. | |
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. | |
Suggest treatment for mouth ulcers
One of my Friends (he/she) has been chewing aspirin tablets for about 2 Yrs. Now (he/she) developed a mouth ulcer after chewing an aspirin about 2 weeks and it hurts a lot. None of the drugs for blocking acid in the stomach should work in the mouth because they block the secretion of acid. What (he/she) needs is an anti-inflammatory that is not an acid. Should (he/she) use Celebrex as anti-inflammatory drug that is non-acidic at the pH of the mouth. Thanks YYYY@YYYY What drug or mouth wash could (he/she) use to stop the pain and to speed up the healing process.Thanks, YYYY@YYYY | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as your friend had mouth ulcers dont worry advise him to apply ointment mucopin or mugel to apply on ulcer 3 to 4 times in day ,one Capsule of vitamin B supplement and can do mouthwash like tantum or kamol for burning sensation and pain .Hope this will help you. | |
Does Kojivit plus treat hyperpigmentation while having diabetes?
Hello Sir, Good Wishes. I ve been suffering with hyper pigmentation since two years, i m diabetic and 42 yrs old woman. earlier i used Kojitin for two months and i have started using kojivit plus. i want to know if the medicine is right? and can i use its application during day time also? | Hello,Welcome to HCMThanks for posting your query in HCM.Kojivit gel is a cream used to make the skin fairer, remove pimples, dark spots and Anti aging. Kojivit has kojic acid and vitamin c(ascorbic acid) and other vitamins which are natural skin lightening agents and very healthy. There are currently no known side effects. Apply it before you sleep and in the morning after you wash your face.You can continue using the cream.If you have develop any skin rashes or allergy to this,immediately stop using it and consult your treating doctor.Hope i have answered your query.Thank you | |
Suggest medication for disorientation and erectile dysfunction of penis
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query heri am 24 and i never tried mansturbating but i have mansturbated 10 to 12 times since last one month continously.now i find my pennis little slanted and small in size . also when i tried sex yesterday my pennis was not getting errect and i was not able to fuck.is there any thing to worry .m i alright?? pls help mee... | Hello,It may be due to performance anxiety. Still for further assessment you may require complete hemogram, lipid profile, electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Along with that Avoid stress and strenuous activity. Take balanced diet and proper rest. Avoid smoking and alcohol.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician | |
What is the recovery time for myocarditis?
Our son was diagnosed with Myocarditis. After a short hospital stay in which many tests were done along with a heart catherization we were told that a virus had settled in the muscle of the heart. He was provided a beta blocker, also anti inflammatory Ibupro. and his work schedule decreased due to the inflammation. Does this virus take a long time to go away. Are you familiar with this? | Hi, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns. Viral myocarditis usually tends to resolve within a couple of weeks but he should refer to his doctor to add a prescription of an antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can Neosporin be used for incisions?
I had a vasectomy on the 15th and one side healed really fast and the stitches came out. The other side did not heal so fast but my stitches came out and is open but not ruptured... There is no pus or swelling. I was wondering if I can put neosporin on the incision site? | Hi thanks for contacting HCM....Here from stitched site no pus is coming or not swollen ....So chance of infection at stiched site is very low ....It will take around approx 10 to 15 days for resolving absorbable sutures....The more comment possible after examining that area....But according to your history here no need for worry....Neosporin antibiotic cream can be applied over stitch although as such not needed just now...Healthy and balanced diet with more fruits taken for fast healing ...You can consult doctor if needed ...Hope your concern solved.Take care | |
I'm 25, male, have had the second of the 3 part gardasil hpv vaccine. I know that since I won't have the final shot in the 3 part series of gardasil for another few months I could still get HPV if I have vaginal, anal or oral sex. But is it safe for me to kiss someone who has a strain of HPV but it isn't specifically an oral strain? Can HPV be transferred through kissing? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. HPV doesn’t generally transmit through kisses. Continue vaccine dosages as vaccine prevent the illness. Wishing you good health. | |
Does gastritis cause abdominal pain?
Hi Doctor,I was diagnosed with Gastritis and a Hiatal Hernia. My problem is that I have severe abdominal pains, as well as these extreme pains on my sides. The pain on my sides feel like the pain you get when you run too much. I also smoke marijuana regularly, as I am unable to drink alcohol. Do you think the Gastritis could be causing these pains on my sides, under my ribcage? Also, do you think the smoking marijuana is affecting the Gastritis negatively?I would really appreciate if you could help me with this, as my doctors just seem to brush me off.Thanks you so much... | helloyes gastritis can be responsible for these painsmarijuana can affect gastritis negatively.hiatal hernia can be observed n managed conservativelyPPI, PROKINETICS, ANTACIDS SUCRALFATE for a two week course can be taken in consultation with ur doctorthanx | |
What causes stomach pain, fatigue and memory loss in thalassemia intermediate?
Yes, Thank you. I am a Thalassemia Intermediate with multiple spinal stenosis with back and right hip injury. When I take Zocor for cholesterol and prescribe Pain narcotic medicine. I feel lots of stomach pain and and feeling much fatigue and memory problems. I do not know what to do as it seems interferes with my concentration at work. I feel overwhelmed. I even forgot how to get to work driving a few times. What could be the problem?? | stomach pain in your case could be a side effect of the narcotics which cause constipation and bloating. you might also want to consider an enlarging spleen which happens when blood cells break down in thalassemia major and intermedia. a recent onset of memory loss, fatigue could be secondary to vitamin B 12 deficiency which in turn could be due to folate depletion in blood cell breakdown secondary to your said disease. so please check your serum B12 and folate levels and if normal, check your thyroid function and if that also is normal please do an MRI for early Alzhiemer's. | |
What causes feeling fluid moving around my head with bloody nose?
wake up with a feeling of fluid moving around in head as I move it from side to side. Like water in a bowl. The back crown area. Also have bloody nose. Except this morning I woke up feeling like my head was floating in water and i had dried blood in my nose. | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms are suggestive of uncontrolled high blood pressure. The bloody nose is a common sign of this disorder. For this reason, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently in the next days. In case of normal blood pressure values, consulting with an ENT for a physical exam would be necessary to investigate for the cause of bloody nose. Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, coagulation tests, blood electrolytes) and a brain MRI may be needed too. Hope to have been helpful to you!Best regards! | |
What is the treatment for uneasiness and drowsiness?
MY 3 YEARS BABY HAS GIVEN OLIMELT 2.5 MG 1/4 A DAY. HE IS TAKING THIS MEDICINE FOR LAST 7 DAYS HE IS ALWAYS IN A DROWSYNESS AND FEELING UNEASY. MY BABY CAN T TALK THAT S WHY HE COULD NOT TELL US THAT WHAT HIS PROBLEM IS ? PLEASE TELL ME THAT HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL TAKE TO RECOVER FROM THIS POSITION. PLEASE ANSWER ME. | Hi....Olanzepine is usually used for schizophrenia. Drowsiness is common while using it initially. Some olanzapine side effects may not need any medical attention. As the body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear...especially drowsiness. But there is no way to find out how many days it will take. It depends on individual body response.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What does beta HCG test result of 0.0 mean?
hi, my question about beta hcg test, will this month i had activation injections for ovulation, and my doctor followed what is going on inside from the start of this period, in the 15 day of period i took blow injection for one egg, from 2 or 3 days i feel differentiation in my body in brest, some back ache, uterus ache, and a lot of white Secretions i'm in 25 day in period, i did beta hcg test and it result 0.0, what does that mean ? | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM .B hcg is the hormone produced after conception after 14 days. So you should get your test after 2 wk of suspected conception. If that time value come as 0 means no pregnancy. But before 2 wk also the value will be less or even 0. So repeat test after 30 to 35 days of your previous cycle.The body ache and other symptoms which you have are due to hormonal tablets you are taking like oestrogen and progesterone. Hope I have been helpful . RegardsDr.Deepika Patil | |
What causes fever with cough and cold?
Hi, My 19 months old had a mild fever for the last 2 days (100-102). Every time I gave her tylenol or Advil her temperature would go back down to normal. She had a cold last week and was 90% recovered, just coughing a bit at night. Last couple of days, she s coughing more and I could hear the mucus inside her throat. Now she s having a fever again, can this be related to the same cold or she s down to something different? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.I don't think that this is another illness which is unrelated to the initial fever. I feel that the same viral illness is continuing.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes dizziness, loss of balance and headache?
I fell the end of Jan. Since then I have dizziness, buzzing in my head, loss of balance and a slight headache. When i fell I was unconscious for 15 25 mins. Very confused when I came around. All these dx I m experiencing but a result of that. I was taken to hosp. Cat scan down which was normal...but I had to fight for release | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms are quite common after a head concussion. You should know that this clinical situation can last up to some months and it will gradually improve. If your situation does not improve or even worsens, I would recommend performing a new brain CT scan to check for possible delayed intracranial bleeding. Physical activity can help improve your situation. I would just recommend avoiding a possible repeated brain trauma. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
Suggest treatment for severe throat pain and shortness of breath
Hello. I have not been feeling well for a couple of days now....sore throat and really weak. Today my body feels like pins and needles. I am short of breath and it feels like my heart is pounding. Almost hypersensative....Should I go to the hospital? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and visit emergency room (ER). By your history and description, possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and post infectious bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is common after URTI. So better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Antihistamine drugs are also useful. Also get done ecg to rule out cardiac diseases as you are having racing heart beats. So consult doctor, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. Is it true that home glucose monitor always shows 10% higher value of the actual lab result?
Hi doctor, My doctor says that glucose reading given by home monitor is always 10% higher than the actual glucose reading from the laboratory test result. So, if my reading in the home monitor is 90 mg/dl, then my actual glucose is 81 (90 minus 9, 10% of 90). Is he right? Do you agree with this? | Hi. It is not like home glucose monitor will be 10% higher. It can be higher or the same or even lower than laboratory results. In fact, in my observations, I have noticed it be slightly lower than the laboratory test result. What I recommend is calibrate your home glucose monitor with the actual laboratory test report. I mean to say do the blood check immediately when the blood sample is being taken for laboratory test. | |
Q. My wife got pregnant after taking Unwanted 72. Is the baby going to be normal?
Hello doctor, My wife took one Unwanted 72 pill after intercourse. But, it failed and resulted in a pregnancy. However, we decided to go ahead with the pregnancy. Now, please help us with the following questions: Does Unwanted 72 pill cause any problems or defects to the fetus? Unknowingly, She has consumed few pieces of semi-ripened papaya. Does this cause any growth problems to the fetus? She lifted a 20-liter water can for household purpose. Does this cause any impact? She had a chest discomfort. After an ECG, the doctor gave her Ranidom DSR tables and she consumed five of them during the first trimester. Does this impact the growth of the baby in any way? We found her to be pregnant at seven weeks and did not start Folic acid until then. Does this impact the fetus growth? A few days after taking Unwanted 72, bleeding occurred and it stopped. We suspected missed periods. Please provide your views on that. What else can be done to catch up with the missed diet and not taking Folic acid or proper precautions? I request you to give us proper guidance. | Hello. How are you doing? Hope I have clarified your queries. Do write back. All the best. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What is the treatment for swollen and painful gums?
Hi, I removed my lower wisdom tooth (horizontal impaction) before 10 days.Got my sutures removed on the 5 th day from the day of surgery. Now , When i open my mouth to yawn or have a large spoon of food I have a tough strong pain in the lower jaw same side where the tooth was extracted.The gums in that side is swollen,hard and painful. I am worried if my jaws will be painful here after or it is supposed to be like this for few days after a surgical extraction of wisdom tooth | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would like to tell you that pain, swelling, fever, nausea, dizzinesss are common side effects after tooth extraction you dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after some time by its own, difficulty in mouth opening is due to the swelling, i would suggest you to follow the post operative instructions given to you properly, take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses at home, take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics, take multivitamin suplements. Take care! | |
On macro bid, have rash on stomach, bumps on arms, small dots on legs. Could this be a allergic reaction?
i have been taking a generic for macro bid for about 4 days and today i noticed a rash on my stomach , bumps on my arms, and small red dots on my legs. I was wondering if this could be an allergic reaction? Also today when I noticed them I was working all day in a pizza place and them temp stays around 84 degrees. There is no other symptoms just the rash/ hives . Should I continue to take the antibiotic or stop and wait till monday to talk to the doctor? | these medicines are know to cause allergiesstop this and after stopping 3 wk are required to complete recoverystart with anti allergic ebastine 10 mg bdsyp cpm i tef nightadd antacid liquid 3 timesapply calamine lotion on skin 3 -4 timestake warm waterand antiemetc sos for vomitingcontine 3 wk | |
How to treat chest pain with high BP and cholesterol?
Hello, I was getting shooting pains in my chest so I went to my family Dr. She told me that the pain I was describing was not heart related. A few days later I had the shooting pain again so went to ER. The did a ecg and a chest x ray and blood work, they told me all was fine but I needed to stay for observation and so they could repeat the cardiac blood work through the night and ecgs. The nurses told me the ecgs were normal as was the cardiac blood work. The cardiologist came in the next day and told me that the cardiac blood work and the ecgs were all normal and I could go home but he wanted me to have a stress test as an outpatient. I then got a call two days later from a nurse stating they wanted to schedule a nuclear stress test because my ecg was abnormal. I explained they told me it was normal? She said I have high blood pressure and high choloesterol. She said the reasons she is giving the insurance company for pre approval is high cholesterol, high blood pressure, familly history, chest pain, sinus tach, right conduction delay and can't rule anterior wall infarct. I am very confused because I even wore the heart monitor the entire day in hospital and was told it was normal by dr. and nurses. Now ive been reading on line that this would mean I had a heart attack. Does any of this make sense? I am scheduled for a nuclear stress test in a couple weeks. | Well you have all risk factors present for ischaemic heart disease.various tests of diagnosis have limitations.means it can give false positive or false negative result.this is quite common with resting ECG.I suggest you to undergo echicardiography and if it shows wall motion abnormality you must undergo coronary angiography.Meanwhile please continue aspirin and statin. | |
How to get relieved from intense back pain and shoulder pain?
Hey, I was at the doctor for pain in my back, centered right insides of the shoulder blade. Its muscular they say, and gave me pain-killers. 2 days ago. but the pain-killers has very little effect, and the pain is intense! and this morning i felt the pain also flows out to my right arm. I allmost cant move my head or my right arm, and its very difficult to get out of bed by my self. paralgin forte is what they gave me, and arthrotec. Arthrotec I stopped using though, since I had a reaction in my stomach. Should I be concerned, considered that the pain has not become any better, but maybe even a little worse? | Hello, I have studied your case.It can be rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation.Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.You may need to take rest for early healing.Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.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 careRegards Dr Vaibhav | |
What are the side effects of masturbation?
Hi i just want to know that masturbation has any side effect or not. i do it almost everday i am adicted to it. It makes any difference after marriage life.I heard id u do masturbation yous penis get loose and you cant enjoy the marriage life.Please advice i am worried as soon i m going to get married. Thanks | Hi, The masturbation is the safe and pleasure-giving procedure and has no correlation with sex. The excess masturbation can cause groin discomfort and social anxiety life problem. I suggest you restrict your masturbation frequency up to 2-3 times a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician | |
What causes tiny bumps all over body?
my daughter went to the pediatrician last week with bumps on her body. He told us that it is a classic case of the chickenpox. However, 2 days later, in addition to the chickenpox, she started getting small, very very tiny bumps all over her body.Now she not only has the chickenpox, she also has about a million small bumps all over her chest, stomach, back and thighs....we don't have very reliable medical service in our neck of the woods. can you tell me what this could possibly be? | Like chicken pox which is a viral infection, there are many others which may cause rashes. The rash of most of such infections have specific characteristics and so it is really tough to comment without examining. Since, you do not have access to reliable medical services at the moment, you may upload an image on healthcaremagic and ask about it. Since there are several possibilities, I am not mentioning names to frighten you unnecessarily. | |
What causes severe pain in the sternum and abdomen?
hello im sydney and ive been having stomach pain for a while now almost a year and it is always under my sternum or under my ribs on the right side i just had a hida scan done but came out normal but i have another one schedualed? so the doctor wants to check again | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: May be looking for bony lesions/secondariesExplanation: Severe bone pains without injury or bone diseases is very rare. May be they are looking for bony secondaries. Your history is incomplete, please send details of illnesses/symptoms you have other than those mentioned. | |
Suggest remedy for pain in the neck and headaches
Hello there, A few days ago, I started having neck issues and assuming its from work being I have a very physical job, but whatever the case may be. At first I had thought it was pulled muscle knotted up, but I noticed I had these bubble like/ball like things in my neck that move around and I m not sure if it s swollen lymph nodes or something else? I been getting these killer head ache from it so bad I feel like my neck/head is going to exploded. Going to be seeing my doctor this weekend but it rough because i work 12 hr shifts being the holidays coming up and on the 3rd shift. | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to .mudcle knots in the neck.I suggest using muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day.I also suggest using magnesium supplement for muscle relaxation. I suggest warm compresses for local application at the neck area.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
What is the reason for me to cough continuously for an hour once in a week ?
Hi I am 25 year old man with weight 68kg and height 5.11 . I have cough problem from last 5 month. In a week I have cough regularly for one time for 1 and half hour. This happen only one in a week and other 6 day I am fit 100% fit. Why this happen? | you have allergic cough, so when you get exposure to allergans you got coughing. if coughing persistant than you consult your doctor and take treatment for that. if recurrent , than go for allergic tests and immunotherapy. | |
Suggest treatment for fatigue and heavy breathing
Hello doctor... I have been experiencing dyspnoea and chest tightness since 20 days. On advice of my chest physican, I Have taken predmet 16, pecef duo, combimist inhaler.. No major relief. Was prescribed seroflo inhaler.. Developed tachycardia!Currently on nebulisation doses.. Ipravent 3 times daily and budecort 2 times daily along with ivabradine 5 mg, predmet 16 and pecef duo for 5 days. Experiencing extreme farigue and heavy breathing. Please advise. | Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There is definite underlying lung issue not diagnosed or not responding to recommended line of treatment .* Strongly suggest to get x-ray chest , pulmonary function test with certain laboratory tests according to the clinical need .* Consult later with reports for final lay out of the treatment .Thanks .Regards dear take care . | |
What causes sickness with severe chills?
the test that is called d diamer, to show if there is a possible blood clot. My friend got very sick and had severe chills for 8 days, said he could not get warm and it was very warm weather. He went to out pt. and the Doctor did a lot of tests, and advised him to see his G.P. as the test the d diamer was positive. what does this mean | HI Thanks for posting your query . D-dimer is non specific test . A positive D-dimer could be due to many disease and it doesn't point towards one particular disease . Chills could be due to infection , hypothyroidism or adrenal problems . If you could upload the test reports I can go through it and tell what your friend is having . Looking for your response.Regards. | |
Difficulty in conceiving, taken susten, injection. What can be done?
Dr i plannin for baby last 6.7 month but i can t susess i cansult one dr she did my intarnal altra repot was very good again dr say to me come after 2 days i will check you by intarnal altra sound egg fatilize or not she say my egg was fatilized then give me one injectin and and said to me taking susten200 useing after intarcourse keep in vagina but at last i am not susess give me best idea | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Your doctor is right please get the egg release tested by follicular growth scan. Have intercourse from the day eggs are about to release. You have a good chance of getting pregnancy. This method is not 100 % sure. You have to try few more cycles in the same way. You will get pregnant. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist. | |
Suggest treatment for recurrent stone formation in kidney
hi doctor, i have kidney stones problem, in my left kidney i have 3ml lower kidney and one in right ureters 11mm, recently i went for treatment, they blast my right ureters stones, til date i have attend some 2 settings, in first setting i did't get any pain but second setting i got paid and when i went for urine, the urine clour was red, according to doctor the stones formed from last 6 months, but i never get any pain, only once i get paid in my back right side. in future to avoid stones formation what are the things should be taken care please advice me, and i am still bachelor i am 32 year old, is there any problem for my kids. whether i will get the kids are not if i get married | HiThe general things to do to reduce the risk of stone formation are1) drink adequate fluids to make the urine colourless2) reduce salt intake3) avoid red meat and reduce animal protein in generalOther things that may help are drinking lemon juice to increase citrate levels, increase milk and diary products in food, reduce foods rich in oxalates like nuts, berries, spinach, raddish, chocolates etc. | |
Suggest treatment for liver hemangioma
My husband has a liver hemangioma....it was found in 2003 to be about 1.5 cm in size. He had an ultrasound a few days ago and it showed that it has increased in size to about 5.3 cm. We will be seeing a specialist...what will the options for treatment be? Or will they just continue to check it for growth in the future? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Hemangioma is the most common benign tumour of liver. You should regularly check the size of your liver hemangioma and liver function test. Ultimate and inly treatment is surgical removal. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What could moveable tiny lump on collar bone indicate?
Hi, I have a question. I've had a tiny small lump on my collar bone. I've had this lump for over 7 years. It is moveable and the size of the tip of a ball point pen. It hasn't grown at all. I have been having anxiety over this fot a while. Do you think it needs to be checked out right away? | if u have some time do a usg of this swelling... otherwise no need worry right away.. most probably benign not harmful swelling. | |
How can an ear discharge with chest infection be treated?
Hi, my baby (13 months) has a lot of discharge from one ear. It s a thick, creamy liquid, doesn t seem like wax, looks more like mucus. She also has a recurring chest infection. Could the 2 things be connected? Should we be worried about her ear? She is very unhappy, but this could also be because she s cutting her molars at the moment. | Hello, I can understand your problem. yes, these two things are connected through eusthasian tube. I think ear discharge problem is because of recurrent cold and chest infections, it creates negative pressure in ear canal. I think ear problem is most likely OTITIS MEDIA. Whether she had fever or not? So you consult with paeditrician and can start medicine like Syp. AMOX CLAV, Decongestants as per baby weight. Give nebulization twice a day. I think this is helpful to you. Review back. Thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for chronic liver disease
Hello, My husband,79years old.Ultrasound on abdomen. Report said somewhat coarse echotexture of liver,seen with chronic liver disease. Also, both right and left kidneys lobular. Spleen is 16cm. Several other items but mostly wondering about kidneys and liver. Thank you. | Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.Coarse echotexture of liver may be due to cirrhosis.Cirrhosis is an irreversible condition.Some of the common causes are chronic alcohol intake, hepatitis B and C infection.The only definitive treatment is liver transplantation.Usually the treatment is aimed at preventing complications like upper Gi bleed and fluid accumulation in the abdomen and legs.Consult a gastroenterologist for further management.Regards. | |
What causes pain in the waist after hernia surgery?
Had inguinal hernia surgery on my left lower abdomen two years ago and I'm now suffering from pain around my left waist line. The pain speads down to my left leg. Pain increases when I stand for long or walk for about 30 minutes. Please, I want to know what the course is. | Some nerve endings get injured during surgical procedures wid still some life in them, sum regenerate causing pain or burningor shock like sensation. No worry, its normal, u can take tab methylcobalamine 1gram daily.it eil help drastically | |
Suggest treatment for liver Cirrhosis
Hi Doctor, My moms age is 57 and she has been disagnosed with levr cirohsis in 2009 and form then she has loose motions so much so that she is not able to eat anyhting not evn normal food and she shivers heavily even in summer and has to have comforters also in peak summers... And she has been diagnosed with ascites more than twice and dr have told her for a liver transplant... Is there anything that can be done for her... Please let me know | Hi I can understand your concern...Noted you have cirrhosis ...with advance stage....Let me know you ultimate treatment is liver transplantation or stem cell transplantation for cirrhosis....Meanwhile here is some suggestion...For ascites diuretic can taken...If portal hypertension severe beta blocker drug may needed.Take low salt and low fat diet...Avoid alcohol...Take one tsp papaiya seed with water daily daily...Grined carrot juice and spinach leaves taken...If variceal bleed occur immediately contact doc for banding....Hope your concern solved.Dr.Parth | |
Wife's behavior suggests disinterest in marriage. Cries alone. Is she abnormal?
Sir, I got married 2 years ago i feel my wife in different attitude she tries to quarrel with me regularly on the next day i admire that she is not aware of that quarrel. I feel she is abnormal sometimes.If feel that she is good to all but towards to me her approach i feel that she is not intersted in this affair.she likes to sit alone in a room closed always sleeping attitude. | hi..this is adjustment problems..if you cannot solve the issue, take help from a counselor to undergo a few sessions of marital therapy..thanks.. | |
Have a pulsation above belly button and experiencing pain in lower abdomen. What is the treatment?
Hello,I have had a pulsation above my belly button for about 5 years now. Recently (the last 3 months) the pulsation has been a lot stronger. I can now see the pulsation when i lay down. I have also been experiencing pain in my lower abdomen the last four days and it hurts to press all around my belly button, primarily above my belly button. | Pulsation above belly button are normally seen in thin people which is a normal phemenon however if pulsation are very strong then you may consult a general surgeon to find out the reason behind this. Getting ultrasound done will reveal if some thing is abnormal. Pain in lower abdomen does not seems to have any connection with pulsation as of now however ultrasound will reveal the cause of pain.I would recommend you to visit a Gyne if you are a female or else you can visit a general surgeon Hope this information helps you | |
What are the symptoms of kidney infection?
I had a bladder and trac infection in hawIi. I went to a doctor and he prescribed me some medication. He thought it possibly might be in my kidneys also. I have no pain in my vagina area but I still have a lot of pain in my back and have bad stomach cramps. Could this be a kidney infection? | dear,the sintoms kidney infection ,low grade fever ,cramps ,burning sensation to orine,back pain whit irradiation to genital,nausea,loss apetite,change color urine ,smell bad,frequent wish use bathroom ,Presion lower back abdomen and pelvis .in relation to pain stomach is associate reflux gastrc .my recommendation it visit to specialist ,done any test to Descartes this conditions.please hit thank if I helpful. -Dr.JC | |
What causes irregular breathing & low oxygen levels?
Hi, I have low blood platelet count of 114 and sometimes I am just as tired in the mornings as I am when I went to bed, especially during a cold or flu. Also I was told, after a sleep apnea test, that for 11 minutes during the night my oxygen level is really low and I have stop breathing periods. So my question is: Would this tiredness be due to sleep apnea or low blood platelets, or both? Thanks. | Respected Sir, hi I evaluated your query.Tiredeness is more in connection to tissue hypoxia and low oxygen levels as platelets are not that much low to cause effects.* Perform Deep Breathing exercises and YOGA 30 minutes a day on very regular basis in your routine life.* Maintain Hydration levels, BP , Blood sugar , cholesterol levels.* Fresh air walking for better tissue oxygenation.* Light exercises at home.* Avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if consuming.* Schedule fix time sleeping / waking.* Avoid excess anger / stress episodes. Hope this helps you in some or other way to your problem. Thanks for using Health Care Magic and reviewing my answer. Regards Wishing you happy healthy life full of oxygen levels in upcoming future. Bye Dear Take care. | |
What causes seizure?
My daughter had a focal seizure, head area only. She is 19, fit in the army. She just flew to Kentucky. Arrived late and got only a little sleep. She did not eat breakfast. She climbed a 27 ft rope, no gloves and slid down 20 ft. burning her palms. While sitting in a chair she had her seizure. She remembers the whole incident. She was diagnosed by the military docs as seizure. Her BP and pulse were normal. We do not have the blood work results yet. They did an MRI. Any suggestions on why the seizure? | Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. When the brain electrical activity is disturbed then seizures occurs..it might be due to brain eletrical activity interruption..it can arise from very small age or congenital... As mentioned of focal fits,i would recommend to get an fresh Electro-encephalogram and then start with tab.carbamazapine 200 mg TDS...Follow up visits should be on regular basis to neurologists.seizures can be controlled and she can hav good life ahead.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. | |
How to recover from sexual abuse?
I have a niece I had with me for 10 months dss took her from us she was sexually abused by mother grandfather uncle and many others I noticed her one eye is longer and was told its nothing although I am trying to get her back was hoping you could help in what could be wrong with her want to get her the best help when i win her back. She YYYY@YYYY happy with us but now no longer talking or being a child | Hi...she need proper councelling by a qualified psychologist... apart for love, care and support from your side... | |
What is the recovery time for psychosis episode with panic attack?
My husband is 33 yrs old. Last 15 days he is suffering from acute psychosis episode. He is taking medicines and doing meditation every day few mins with consultation of a psychiatrist and a psychologist. But still he is facing some problems like panic attack, suspicious nature, insecurity. How long it will take to back him in normal life ? Is it curable ? | Hi,Thanks for writing to healthcaremagicYou did not have mention any clinical features so its not possible exactly to tell which kind of illness he is suffering from.but as per your given history ,he has all psychotic symptoms within these 15 days only with panic attacks. What exactly happened before illness that also you haven't mentioned.It may be provisionally brief psychotic disorder or acute stress disorder and in very less chances ,adjustment disorder.Most probably with the limited data you provided ,it's mostly brief psychotic disorder. If it is then all symptoms will go away within 30 days. Very few patients have persistent symptoms and later they may be diagnosed as schizophrenia. If its brief psychotic disorder then he will be ok on medicines.may doctor ask to take medicines for bit long likely 3 to 6 months.Very rarely ,severe panic attacks may give impression that patient is going crazy. Very vague symptoms may present.It needs more details for exact prognostic prediction.Hope I have answered your query, | |
Can Folinext D and Matilda Forte be taken together?
Dear Dr., I recently suffered a miscarriage. I am now given folinext D and Matilda forte. I am thelessamia minor and have low level of B12. Can folinext D and matilda forte be taken together. I have this doubt as the formula has many things in common so will it cause some problem? | Hi, Based on the findings of low vitamin B-12 your doctor has advised you take multivitamin supplement maltida forte which contains substantial amount of vitamin B-12 and folic acid. Folinext-D is an omega-3 fatty acid is also found to be useful for patients suffering from thalassemia. Continue taking them as prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali | |
What causes chest pain and breast tenderness?
I'm 13 years old, my chest hurts sometimes, from both sides. Near my heart and the right side as well but not at the same time and not always , what does it mean? , also my boobs kinda hurt when i touch them in certain areas , should I be worried and what does this mean ? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for major heart or lung related diseases as you are too young (13 years) for them. Your bilateral chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. For your breast tenderness, nothing to worry. At your age, hormonal changes are there. And they can cause similar kind of breast pain. Apply ice packs to breasts and you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. Can we include Risperidone in current regimen to treat schizo depressive disorder?
Hi doctor, Before three years, my mother was diagnosed with schizo depressive disorder, when she lost her husband. She is having irritable bowel syndrome and diabetes mellitus. Now at present, she is taking Nexito 10 mg (Escitalopram), Hexinor 2 mg (Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride) both taken during day and night and also taking Quetiapine 100 mg only at night for two weeks. Now, she is entirely unresponsive, does not answer the questions correctly, pretty unaware of her behavior, hallucinations, and there is a loss of memory (difficulties to remember at present). Before these medicines, she has been given Risperidone 4 mg (day and night), Procyclidine 5 mg (day and night) and Quetiapine 100 mg (at night). When she was taking these medicines, she felt panic, depressed. There was difficulty in sleeping. Then the doctor changed the medication. But with the current medicines also, the problems have raised. What can we do now, should we include Risperidone with the current drugs to alleviate the symptoms? | Hi. She is not getting enough antipsychotic medications. If she has hallucinations and a cognitive problem, then she needs an adequate amount of antipsychotic for a long time. She is on Quetiapine 100 mg which is not a full dose to her, or it is also not responding. So, either you should increase the dosage of Quetiapine or add other antipsychotic medicine. If she had responded well with Risperidone in the past, then you can start it again. If she is restless (akathesia) due to Risperidone, then give her Propranolol or Benzodiazepine. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> | |
Twice developed back sciatic pain, walking crooked, bent on one side. Taking painkillers. Cause and treatment?
I m 44 yrs old and 4 months ago developed back sciatic pain and had we walking crooked bent over to one side. It took about a week to develop. Doctor said not much to do. Over the next 3 1/2 months the pain slowly diminished to almost zero. I was walking vertically again and feeling optimistic that in time I might return to normal. i.e. jog across street , lift stuff etc. Then, I woke up one morning stiff. Over the next week it got worse. Just like last time. I m bent over to the side crooked again and taking painkillers all day. What is this and what can I do about it? | there may be some problem with your lower backbones. I thik you should consult a neurologist to rule out any serious problem. MRI can help in making diagnosis. avoid wrong posture. have proper exercise. | |
Pregnancy, have bulky placenta, valementous cord insertion for kidney stones. Anemic, nausea, back pain. Help?
During my pregnancy I was told I have a bulky placenta, a valementous cord insertion as well as being hospitalized 3 times for kidney stones. I just found out I'm anemic as well. I have also been monitored due to a leep procedure from almost 2 years ago. I have alot of fatigue nausea and severe back pain. Should I be concerned? Just seems like so much been severely stressed and want some answers please help. Scared mom | Hello Scared Mom! you dont need to be scared. anemia is treatable easily. all you need is some good multi vitamins andfolic acids associated with a good balanced diet , green leafy vegetables and meat you gotta be a carnivore literally to get back all your iron you lost. so cheers, and no you should not be concerned. the moment your anemia gets treated your fatigue, palpitations, back pain will all vanish.use iron folic acid and multivitamins pack.get a jar pack for 6 months and share them with your kids even. and wait for the magic to happen.stress is part of being mom. try to have a routine. get a sound 8 hours daily sleep. dont over burden yourself. Trust me you will be fine I will be here for you if you need me.RegardsDr Shafi Ullah KhanMy Patient is my family | |
How can chest infection with pneumonia causing fatigue be treated?
i was diagnosed with chest infection/phenomia a week ago. I spent 3 days in hospital on an iv drip. Since i have been home i feel more tired and fatigued then what i did when i went into hospital, im only spending about 5 hrs out of bed a day. Simple things like having a shower are exhausting. I am always hot and sweaty but i have no temp. | hi thanks for your question... fatigue can occur after any disease in convalescent stage...just take proper diet and increase fluid intake... this will take time to be in your proper state of health.... | |
What could cause constant dizziness with MRI being normal?
I was wondering if you can help me I have been having a dizzy problem for 3 years and its not going away and I have had the dizziness since the victoria long weekend of last year and now I cant get rid of it like I feel it when I bend down for a long time and some stores can flare it up and I have had an MRI that came up clear and I have had an ENG and the guy who did it thought he might have something but my father thought our family doctor wouldnt want me to do the one test and the guy said I would need treatment and I was wondering do any of the doctors who are seeing this know what this problem is and what the treatment is for it. From Laura McIntyre | Hello Thanks for writing to HCMConstant dizziness may be due to many reasons like hypertension,cervical spondylosis,internal ear problem etc. You need clinical correlation and few investigations.You need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,cervical spine X-ray AP/Lateral. Further investigations MRI (internal ear)can be done if needed.Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.Hope i have answered your query.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
What causes scrotum pain?
When i think about my girl friend and do check myself the tip of my penis scarily and i notice that it leaks. When i talk with her also it leaks and in some instances when we spend long hours i do get pain on my balls and also leaks. I dont know what is going wrong with me. Is it because of too much of mastrubation done in my past. If yes what is the solution to overcome this problem. I feel very embrasse on these situations. I have heard it decreases memory power as well.Coz I have faced problems like whether i have locked the door properly or not kind of situations. Help me!!!! | Hello, It seems like premature ejaculation. please remember it has nothing to do with masturbation. please do not blame yourself. Try Kegel exercise. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Get relaxed. There are some special sex therapy techniques which are helpful. If these fail, you can take some medicines like SSRI to control this. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta | |
Can hair loss be genetically related?
hi i am 27 years old suffering from hair loss and consulted a docter and been adv to apply x-pecia gel twice a day and shampoo ketoconazole and zine pyrithione shampoo , bio-hgf forte capsules and xpecia 1mt capsules , reason for my hair fall as advised by doc was genetic so is it a right advise | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Androgenic alopecia is a genetic hair fall. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin b12 supplement. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further | |
What causes chest and abdominal pains with flatulence?
Hi for a month I have been getting burning pains in my left chest area which then migrates to my central chest and occasional stabbing abdominal pains which cause flatulence. The chest pain seems to increase when I am stressed but does not increase when I do exercise. I am 51, overweight but not obese, have been taking statins for cholestoral for 7 years, my blood pressure is normal, as is my cholestoral level and no one in my family has a history of cardiovascular disease | HiYou explain very well your concern.Your arterial tension is normal no genetic predisposition, good cholesterol values.In my opinion this pain may originate from your gastrointestinal sistem,it means stomach and intestine. May be might you have gases in your intestines and this represent as a fluctuate pain first in the chest and it localized in the abdomen.For this i will recommend you to do an abdominal ultrsound to control the organs that stay in the abdomen. Thank you Dr Jolanda | |
What causes strange feeling in chest with nausea?
Hi, I have been getting weird feelings through my chest for about 9 weeks along with the feeling of not getting enough oxygen and a discomfort in my stomach, but no pain and rarely nauseated.The doctor put me on inderal today but it made me feel nausiace so i only took one tablet. I have seen a GP who took blood and urine and all tests came back fine, however i still get these weird feelings. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You might be having gastritis (hyperacidity) which is causing chest discomfort and nausea.So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in gastritis. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.3. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.4. Go for walking after meals. Loose weight if you are obese.5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes swollen testicle and migraines after having vasectomy?
hello, i had a vasectomy a little over a year ago. since then, my right testicle has been swollen. in my own research it appears that i may have a hydrocele. i also suffer from migraines and just after my vasectomy, my migraines became much worse. could there be any connection? my family doctor says there is no connection and it's just a coincidence but i don't think it is. any thoughts? | Hello, No there is no connection between these two things. I suggest you visit your doctor if there is anything serious going down in your scrotum. A doctor can identify the hydrocele by simply doing the examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for ejaculation of sperm
Docter I am 16 years old and i dont know why i always put my sperm out which makes me totally weak and annoy .This is hapening to me from the age of 13 years .Its a very peculiar thing happening to me . Please Docter help me ................. PLEASE . | Hi, Are you masturbating frequently? Do you have nocturnal ejaculation or night fall? Or you are talking about seeping of semen throughout the day? Please explain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
How can chronic fever with cough and cold be treated?
hello sir, my 1 year old boy had fever of 103degree since 4 days at every 6 -7 hr interval. also cough and cold started before 2 days. cough with expectorant but can t able to come out. he refused to feed. tretment given are cefoprox BD, clarithro BD and decongestant but still no improvement. what i have to do now? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Suggest cause for swollen leg with numbness & muscle spams
I have a swollen leg, ankle, and foot. I also have numbness and tingly feeling and a lot of muscle spasms that are uncontrollable. Its only on one side. I get a lot of bad headaches. My doctor told me to drink Gatorade and that its normal but i donk know if i should be worried. | Hello, As seen in history and the symptoms we need more details from you. But surely we will provide some inputs which can help you analyze what exactly the thing is and measures should be taken. Firstly, what is your age? are you diabetic? any other systemic disorders? when you mention all this in history it becomes easy for us to give you an opinion to be considered. Tingling, numbness and muscle spasms can be due to nerve entrapment and need a physical examination for the same. You mentioned about pain, is the nature of the pain sharp shooting or dull aching. If sharp shooting then it might be related to nerve pathology and if dull aching that may be related to muscle injury. Also, have you checked your uric acid levels? if not please do it so we can figure out if it is due to increased uric acid levels. do you feel burning sensation in the urine? What I will suggest is, first use hot water fermentation and do ankle movements in hot water. Post that please keep the leg elevated over a pillow in lying position. this should help firstly the swelling to come down. In case you are diabetic, you need to get your blood glucose levels to get checked and also if never checked for high blood pressure it is advised to get it checked once. Please provide more details so we can help you better. Also, please follow the procedure I mentioned and if that works then nothing to much worry about the symptoms you are having. but in case it doesn't then please take proper measures of checking up your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and uric acid too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What causes headache, weakness weight loss and hair fall post pregnancy?
Hello, Im a 20 year old female, Have recently had two children my oldest 18months my youngest 3 months! with my youngest i had a bad pregnancy felt sick all the way through only sick twice but felt very ill well started after going out one evening and eating when i came home was very ill all night! since then sick feeling was alot worse i ate very tiny amounts, everybody assumed my feeling sick was just down to pregnancy but since having my daughter now 3months down the line im still feeling sick i hardly eat much losing weight dramatically, hair falling out, headaches everyday all day, tired weak and achy, and i seem to have periods that last weeks!! have you any idea whats wrong with me? | Hello dear,I understand your concern.Usually the optimum gap between two pregnancies is 3 years during which the body makes itself ready for further pregnancy.As you had two pregnancies near by that might be the cause for your weakness.I suggest you to get an HB done to rule out the anaemia.As anaemia is also known to cause similar symptoms.The heavy periods can also be the reason for anaemia due to excessive blood loss.Though you are not feeling to eat try to eat.Take healthy nutritional diet like fruits,milk,high protein food daily to build up your body.Take iron rich diet like green leafy veggies,zaggery,dates,figs,liver etc.If the HB is low iron supplements need to betaken.Otherwise nothing to worry.You will become normal.Hope this helps.Best regards... | |
What are the side effects of frequent masturbation?
hello hope you all are fine. i,m fad i want to know about my matter of taking sperm out everyday i m so tense and worry about it..sir i take out sperm one or two time in a day i do this when i was 12years old and now i m 16 i know its too long and so bd..do this long habit effect on my health or anything.actully i feel so week but i trying to control and i m going successful...i say big thank to your website admin to disscues our mater without any hasitate... | Hi,I have gone through your query.There are some of the following side effects of frequent Masturbation:*masturbation addicts appear to be shy, solitary, and mentally distressed a lot of the time.*Masturbation addiction can affect moral values due to social Stigma.*Lack of concentration and memory loss, absentmindedness. *Weight loss.*genito urinary problems.*Disturbed family life.It is good that you are controlling yourself. Keep yourself busy with some work always. Sitting alone and doing nothing will distract you towards it.Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. | |
What does thin lining of uterus inspite of trying to conceive indicate?
After my last period which is on 2nd I visit my doc on 11th day and she said u have one good size of follical (20.5) try.......try this weak but now 2 days before I visit her again and she said your uterus lining is thin you will get your period soon. What s her mean even my period ia due on 2nd before 2 days | Hi,I understand your concerns but thin lining of the uterus makes it difficult for the embryo implantation to occur and decreases the chances of getting pregnant. you should go back to your doctor next month to give you medications that will increase the uterine lining thickness.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
How to improve the fertility of the sperm?
My wife has done insemination but couldnt conceive..I have been told by the doctor that my sperms are lazy..only 9% move fast n i have been told that my sperm live for only 1 day..i would like to know how to improve the sperm but my sperm count are ok.. | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Asthanospermia meaning there by that percentage of active grade one sperm is less than 10%.Truly speaking there are no medicines that can improve sperm motility however Following measure will help to improve sperm motility.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..Dr.Patil. | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Child having pneumonia. Chest X-ray done. Impression of bronchopneumonia. On Cough syrup, antibiotics. Time to heal?
Hi good morning,I would like to ask about the condition of my 2 year and 5 months old son who is having a pneumonia.That was his current diagnosis by his attending doctor.Chest X-ray done came up with an impression of bronchopneumonia with hilar adenopathy.But a year ago he also suffers from pneumonia in which there is haziness in both peri hilar and both paracardiac region revealed in his X-ray a year ago.Was given medication to take at home.then was about to follow up which happened failed to go for a follow up check up because of the condition gets better already during that time.Then lately just a week ago he felt sick with fever and coughThat's made my wife to go for a check up.Then Came up with bronchopneumonia with hilar adenopathy.The diagnosis is pneumonia.Again he was given medication to take at home.Cough syrup then antibiotics.To consume all the prescribed medicines after they go for a follow up check up.The doctor examined again And find out that it is now going to be clear.She just told my Wife to consume the remaining medicines then after it's okay already.Wondering that still sometimes after All meds consumed my son still cough but compared to previous condition this time it is more likely a light cough with frequent sneezing.Can I ask If the above mentioned symptoms still connected to his previous condition which is pnuemonia?Or was it possibly that it was already totally treated especially his previous impression of chest X-ray revealed bronchopneumonia with hilar adenopathy?What is the best thing to do to know whether it was completely healed.I am very much affected as a father since I can't witness his condition because I am far away from them.I just want to prevent him from any untoward complication.How dangerous is having hilar AdenopAthy?Is it completely cured already?As the doctor told my wife is going to be clear already as to their last check up.Please let me know about my queries to do the right thing for my son.Thank you and Godbless | i have a large number of patients which behave like thisrecurent attacks means tht the child is allergic to somethingthe explanation is tht child need milk (only mothers brest milk for 2 years,and after that he does not need milk but here everybody add cow milk in diet as it is animal protein and causes allergy and recurent chest infection ,if you withdraw milk and diry completely from diet f child after 3-4 wk the symptomps will be resolved and there will be no recurencehilar lymphadenopathy ill resolve slowly when there is no recurence for long timetry it and get benefit of the theory | |
What causes shaking and trembling of hands and legs?
when my grandaughter and I were saying grace before our meal,I noticed her hand was trembling as I was holding it,Her sister also said when they had to share a bed her legs shake.i worry because she sometimes has these events of anxiety and shortness of breath.Her parents have taken her for several heart monitorings and also as far as wearing one.All came up negitive.What are your thought? | Hello and Welcome to "Ask A Doctor" service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tremors are non-intentional rhythmic movements of a body part(s). No diagnostic test confirms the condition. The diagnosis of a tremor is based on the doctor's examination of the child's movements. There is a hereditary form of tremor in which several family members are affected; there is another form in which only one family member has tremor. Tremors can happen after injury to brain, low blood sugar, and hyperthyroidism. Tremors can increase when the child has anxietyor fatigue. Since there are other neurologic conditions that resemble tremors, I suggest your grandchild be seen by a pediatric neurologist to verify that she does have a tremor, what type it is, prognosis, and does it requiretreatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest remedy to heal the lump on buttocks caused due to a fall
Twelve days ago I felll down about 6 stairs and the bruising is going away but I have a small hard lump on butt that is painful. I am taking advil 4 x a day each? Should I use ice or do anything else? How long will ti take the pain and lump to go away? | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having hematoma formation on the site after fall.Now hematoma absorbs and localized.Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.Apply thrombophob cream locally.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for heaviness in the chest and neck
Hello Sir, I am undergoing treatment for acidity from last 6 months even-though my endoscopy report is normal but i feel mild itching on entire body particularly head feel like some worm is crawling and i used to do heavy exercise before treatment so there is heaviness on my chest and neck | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease )In this upper GI scopy is normal but the tone of gastroesophageal sphincter is reduced. So the sphincter becomes lax And cause reflux of acid. And this acid causes symptoms.So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief from GERFMD.1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. | |
Q. Is there any aid to help my constant skin pricking habit due to anxiety and depression?
Hello doctor, This is a bit embarrassing. I am afraid of going to the doctor because I am embarrassed and ashamed. I have bad anxiety and social anxiety and depression. I pick at my skin constantly and I do it unknowingly and also when I am aware. I feel like I cannot help but I do it. And I do it mostly when I am having an anxiety attack. I also do it because I feel as if I need to pop everything on my body. And I am creating scars on my body and try to avoid looking in the mirror as much as I can because I do not want to do it to my face. What is wrong with me and how can I help myself? Is there anything I can get myself over the counter that I can take or put on my skin to help so maybe I would not have anything to constantly pick at? | Hi. I am so sorry to hear about your problem, I can understand it must be really difficult for you. Anxiety has to be managed in two ways: 1. Medical management, you will require some medications if the problem is severe. I cannot prescribe them online because it needs complete evaluation and some blood test might also be required. So for that, you will have to see a local psychiatrist. 2. Therapy, psychotherapy is one of the most effective ways of controlling anxiety and depression. You need to understand the negative thought pattern which is causing the anxiety in the first place so that you can either stop them or at least not get affected by them. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one such tool. As you have mentioned, that you are not comfortable with going to a doctor which is completely understandable, I would suggest to opt for online counseling sessions which are equally effective and works well for people who either have social anxiety or have difficulty traveling. The counseling sessions are done online once a week via video consultation. Therapy and medication combined are the gold standards for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Apart from that take out some time every day and engage in some relaxing activities like deep breathing, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, etc. I can understand it is overwhelming when you have kids around and so much to do but it is important that you also take care of yourself and make yourself a priority too. Only if you are healthy you will be able to provide a healthy environment for the family. If you want to start with therapy sessions you can let me know. |
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