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Is there a crack in the thigh muscle?
My ten year old daughter has scoliosis diagnosed by her pediatrician only last year. She said next appointment she will measure it again and then decide if we need to see a professional. I see that she either has one leg longer or hip higher than the other. She is a soccer player competitive and practices about 6 hours a week. Lately she has noticed than when she opens her legs her thigh muscle cracks. I can here it. It s more like a popping noise. Any clue if all this is related ? Thank you | Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.from the description above it seems to be some problem related to her knee. Kindly visit a Orthopedic for further clarifiaction.Thanks. If you have any more queries I am happy to answer them. Else please rate this answer and close the discussion | |
What are the possible treatments of Psoriasis ?
Hi, I have query about psoriasis that is it curable? And what are the possible treatments ? Thank You In Advance. Best Regards, Harish | well come to health care magic, dear patient harish ,,psoriasis is permanent curable diseases , that must to changes in your diet ,by advise of good ayurveda physician. and diet of psoriasis is not so hard ok. and start experienced ayurveda physician's treatment. if your psoriasis is not chronic about 8 -10 years so it will be cure within few months. and if any problem, so u can contact our research center to cure your disease permanent. wish u for good health contact- 09825942366,,,,09825942366. e mail drkrishnaravalmcdcr@gmail.com | |
How to stop masturbation?
Im a 23 year old male, with very frequent nightly ejaculations, about 2 -3 times a week. Is it unusual to have this beyond the teen years? These are not preceded by erotic dreams, in fact i am not sexually aroused during the day either. Im not currently sexually active, is that the cause? I read that masturbation can cause these, but i haven't masturbated in a very long time. I dont have any backache, or fatigue the following morning, no problems really, except for the fact that it is embaressing and annoying. Is this a medical problem? Do i need to consult a doctor? Is there any way to stop this? | Dear user,Thank you for writing to HCM.I understand your concerns about night emissions.There is nothing unusual to have this. It can occur at any age, common in those who are less sexually active (Not engaged in masturbation or sexual intercourse with partner).Semen is a body fluid which keeps on generated in body like other body fluids as blood, saliva and tears. When you donate one unit of blood (350ml) your body makes it again within 1 month. Similarly when you spit, the mouth restores saliva soon. When you cry, the lost tears get restored by our eyes and they do not get dry. Thus semen also keeps on being generated by our sex organs. Semen is being manufactured by genital organs continuously; it has to be expelled by some means. This situation is just akin to a glass of full water to which you add more water, with the logical result that it overflows! This happens to semen too. If one neither has sex nor masturbation for long time, semen gets expelled in the form of night emissions, which is normal.Masturbation doesn't cause it but reduces night emissions. This is not a disease. No need for any treatment.You may simply use sanitary pad temporarily. Night emission will gradually disappear when you become sexually active.Wish you good health. | |
Q. Please advise medicines to manage glaucoma.
Hello doctor, My father has glaucoma problem. Presently, he is using Xalacom eye drops but still does not have any changes. Please, I would like you to advise any other drugs to manage his case. | Hello. I understand that your father is suffering from glaucoma and has been prescribed drops for the same. You have mentioned that there are no changes. What changes are you exactly referring to? I will try to explain the essentials of glaucoma treatment to you so that you will be in a better position to understand how the treatment works. Glaucoma is also a long draw out disease and a permanent cure may not be possible in a matter of a few days or months. Depending on the type of glaucoma, patients may have to be monitored twice a year for several years. Treatment also has a very strict and systematic approach and the doctors are not at liberty to make sudden changes if the patient's progress does not demand so. Progression or disease worsening can only be measured by visual field tests. My advice to you is to faithfully comply with your doctors advise and do not skip the eyedrops dosage. Visit your doctor for follow up as and when instructed. You should see your doctor emergently in the following circumstances like if the eye becomes red or severe pain or drop in vision, headache, vomiting, seeing colored halos. | |
How to deal with depression and anxiety causing headaches and mood swings?
Within the past year I have been experiencing frequent headaches, and mood changes. I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and Asperger s Syndrome this year as well. I have no reason to be depressed, and it all happened without warning, pretty suddenly. Is it possible there is something wrong with my brain? I feel a tingling in my head, like when a limb falls asleep sometimes too. I run a constant low-grade fever, that gets worse at night. I haven t had a head injury, so that s not it. | Hello there I have read through your question and understand your concern. Depression does not always have to be triggered by any specific reason. A person may suffer from depression even when every thing is fine in his life. It may be due to genetic cause also. Since you are experiencing frequent headaches also you should get an MRI brain done to rule out other pathology . You should consult a psychologist for proper assessment of your condition and further course of treatment. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. | |
What does dark wax in the ear indicate?
Hi, I noticed dark wax in my one year old s ear. It was very close to the outside of the ear so I used a q tip to swab it away. I could see the tip of the q tip and was gentle with it. When I took it away there was a spot of bright red blood. He is playing just fine right now and does not appear to be in any pain. He has a history of much ear wax. Should I call the pediatrician to check him out tonight? | Hello. I just read through you're question.Wax in the ear is not abnormal. Some produce more than others. Typically, the longer the wax remains in the ear the darker it gets and the more tightly attached it gets. Most likely, when you pulled it out it caused a very small abrasion which produced the small amount of blood you saw. These heal almost instantly, which is why your son behaved fine afterwards. So there is no need to be concerned or run to your pediatrician. | |
Q. My son has fever and allergy symptoms. Please help.
Hello doctor, My 5 years old son got sick 2 and a half weeks ago. For 1 week he had high fever (up to 39 degrees Celsius) which we reduced with fever reducing syrup (Noraphen). Blood test showed that there is a chance for parvovirus (borderline result). After a week the fever stopped, and for a week everything was fine (except our son feeling weak). After that symptoms of allergy and red stains on his arms and legs appeared, which matched the definition of parvovirus indeed, as his treating physician confirmed. These symptoms disappeared after 2 days, but now his fever is back to 38.1 degrees Celsius, which worries us. Let me sum it up: 1-7 days - fever up to 39 degrees Celsius which reduced by Noraphen. 8-14 days - no fever. 15-16 days - allergic response. 17th day - fever is back. I have attached the entire report. Kindly advice. | Hello. I have gone through your son's history and the report (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), and would like to make my suggestions and comments about him as follows:As per your description, the clinical picture very much matches that of a viral infection, borderline report of IgM parvovirus and itchy rash increase the possibility that it may be actually parvovirus infection.So far I would reasonably agree with the treatment that your son has received. Treatment of most viral infections is treatment of symptoms only, Paracetamol for fever, antihistamines for cough and cold and other conservative measures. There is no specific treatment for many viral infections and most of the viral infections recover by themselves if the child's immunity is normal.The pattern of fever that you have described is known as "biphasic fever" pattern. This is commonly seen in many viral infections, where initial high fever is followed by a period with no fever which is followed by a second period of fever. It is important to note that fever during the second period is lower than that in the first period and also the second period is short lasting when compared to the first period.Considering this pattern, I would suggest you not to worry too much. But of course be cautious and monitor temperature of your son. As current fever (38.1) is lower than that in the first week (39), it could be a pattern of the viral infection. However, if the fever rises to the same or high (39 or more than 39) or if it lasts longer or if your son develops any new symptom, I would suggest you to get your son examined by his paediatrician again. In that case, his doctor would examine him again and may think of a complication or alternative diagnosis. Currently, I would suggest him Paracetamol for control of fever along with adequate fluids to maintain hydration as well as adequate rest. I would like to mention here that rest and hydration are the most important aspects of treatment of any viral infection. | |
Suggest treatment for lumbar spondylosis
My wrist has been paralyzed for about 2 weeks. I have been diagnosed with lower lumbar spondylosis a couple months ago. I thought I slept on it funny, and then assumed it had something to do with the spondy and trauma to my l4 andL5 vertebrate. What should I do? I don t have health insurance. | Hi, To guide you properly, there is need of an MRI scan of your lumbar spine. Till then use over the counter painkillers, take physiotherapy, apply hot fomentation, avoid bending and weight lifting. Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
What causes the twitches in leg, hand and fingers?
Should I be worried about my 13 year old daughter s leg, hand, and finger twitches? She has no pain or weakness when it happens and it does not happen when she is sleeping. She is an active girl and plays fastpitch softball several days a week. I believe for the most part she is not aware of it but I am a little nervous. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering twitches in leg, hand and fingers. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like multiple sclerosis , diabetic neuropathy , pinched nerve , disc problem or side effect of some medicine . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination.Doctor may order blood test along with nerve conduction test along with CT scan and MRI of spine . Doctor may order nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory , physical therapy , . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of severe disc problem . For now drink plenty of water and eat healthy . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
What can i do to help to get other home made foods?
my baby girl is in her 6th month and i give cerelac stage 1 only in the evening because i go to work and am away all the day . i come home at 5:00pm and this is the only time am giving her cerelac without giving her home foods, because i fear the caretaker to forget making sure the hygiene then i choosed to give her cerelac when i come home.what can i do to help her get other home made foods, thank you ,fatma | hi,You should start with milk based diet like glucose biscuits in milk and bread in milk. as child start to digest it then add banana, oats, rice and Dal. Continue giving ceralac. Meshed Apple can also be added subsequently. Search Dr Deepak Patel on YouTube on mobile or computer. Watch video on how to start feed after 6 months of age. Take care. | |
What is the natural replacement for ramipril?
Is there a natural alternative to ramiprill. My husband is on both statins and ramiprill, he is a fit 67 years old and seasoned runner and he was prescribed both because we found out he has narrowing of the arteries. He is also on supplements - krill oil, homycysteine, vitamin k, co-q-10, vitamin d and rose hip extract for arthritis in his feet. I am nervous to take him off these drugs as he is under a cardiologist but I have taken him off aspirin as it was causing internal bleeding i.e. Large bruising to his stomach and causing blood in his semen. The cardiologist is aware of this. Many thanks. Hilary Pinder | Hi, Ramipril is largely to prevent end organ damage like eyes, nephropathy, neuropathy. If that is not there, then there is no need. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Suggest treatment for swelling and stiffness in the back
I did heavy weight squatting at the gym yesterday and heard loud crack sound on my upper back. I felt like the barbell bar crack my spine. Seen by doc said its pulled muscle.my back is stiff painful and swollen. Just want to know what was that loud cracking sound and could it be more serious. | Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern It can be even worse problem like discal hernia.That can be diagnosed with MRI, so if your pain continues without any improvement over the next weeks you should get an MRI of the back and see the doctor.I wish you quick recovery Dr. Selmani | |
Suggest treatment for short term memory loss and tiredness
My husband 59 has been having intermittent symptoms when tired. He has slurred speech, (marbles in mouth), has some difficulty saying what he means and has short term memory loss. This has occurred 2x in the past month. I think he should see a physical and he things he is just tired. | Hello! Thank you for the question on HCM! I understand your concern. It is true that these symptoms can be caused when the patient is tired, and he can't concentrate. But I would try to exclude first other causes of these symptoms. Slurred speech can be caused by transient ischemic attacks or seizures. At his age he is at risk for these disorders. I would recommend a full blood work to rule out anemia or dyslipidemia, a neurological examination and an EEG for the seizure suspicion . A brain CT scan may be needed . Hope to have been helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka | |
Q. What could be the reason for raised platelet count without any symptoms?
Hello doctor, Ten days back I checked my report. All reports are normal. Only platelets are 590000. I have no symptoms and no fever about that. | Hello. The increase in platelet count can be because of a primary cause like myeloproliferative neoplasm or secondary reactive cause. Secondary cause includes some inflammation, infection, hemorrhage or anemia-like condition. You can take a healthy diet with more vegetable and fruits for a few days. Maintain hydration with lots of water. If you have a secondary cause, then platelet count will decrease and will fall within a normal range in a few days. But if platelet count does not decrease in a few days, then you have to consult a hematologist for examination to rule out the primary cause. He will suggest you investigate with Jak-2 mutation and bone marrow aspiration study according to need. So repeat your CBC (complete blood count) after a few days. | |
Q. How can I control my anger?
Hello doctor, I have some serious problem in my family. I am 20 years old and studying. But something is not going well in my family. I got angry on little things and lost my control over me and behaved like a killer. Also, I have tremors at that time. Always I feel stressed, depressed, and fatigue. For that reason, though I have the eagerness to take food, I take a little. In my family, my father has some behavioral issues. He is also a psycho patient. All-time he disturbs us behaving rudely and he also got entangled in an outside relationship with a lady and the lady cheated him. So, now father becomes mad. My mother is also a cardiac patient. So, all the time a claustrophobic environment is there in our house. Moreover, the pressure from my father. I am always in fear that what I can do in this situation. I have another tension regarding my mother. She is always tensed. She does not sleep at night. So, I am tensed there about the current situation. I do not focus my mind into something. I feel that nothing is good around me. Even I dream about lots of bad things. Even midnight I hear that my parents are quarreling falsely. I cannot sleep constantly. Even after a sleep of 4 to 5 hours, I feel like I have done too many hard works. | Hi. I can understand what you are going through right now. Disputes in family and pathological relationships, they all cause tremendous stress and pressure. If you think your father is having disturbed behavior and aggressiveness, then you can consult a psychiatrist for him. If your mother is also slipping into depression then you can have a psychiatric consultation for her also. I guess family therapy would do best for all of you. Apart from it, try to do some lifestyle changes which can decrease the mental stress on you. 30 minutes of regular physical activity will improve your body and mental fitness. Yoga, meditation and breathing exercise will also help you. A neutral family therapist can help best to get you out of this situation. | |
What causes lump on lower rib cage?
I have found a lump under my left breast on the lower rib cage, it hurts when I cough and in general aches a little. My doctor already thinks i have IBS and possible Celiac, which I am being tested for. I just recently had the contraceptive implant in to. What could it be? | Hi,Dear,With whatever details you gave its really difficult to arrive at the causal reason.Still In my opinion-it could be-due to the Ibs.Revert with more query and info for more help.Thnks for the query and WEllcome again. | |
What to do when foot run over turns white ,numb and cold?
My boyfriend got his foot run over last night. He was getting in the car and the driver started moving forward without realizing everybody was in. his foot was under the tire at least 10 seconds before we got the driver to back up. He was able to walk on it last night, and he took some ibuprofen for the pain. this morning he woke up and his foot is white, numb and cold to the touch. he says there is no bruising or swelling. I am very worried that something is wrong. | Hi,These are symptoms that indicate he should be seen in the ER for a full assessment. They may indicate an alteration in the blood supply to his foot.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
How to confirm japanese esephilitus?
My son was born in China and my wife is asian. A month or so after his birth he started to look very pale and the inside of his mouth turned dark black. We took him to the hospital and they rushed him to a special childrens hospital. We where told that his blood vessels where bleeding and that if they reached his brain he would die. I never could get a straight answer on what caused this. They claimed it was Japanese Esephilitus but I am not sure I believe them. It happened right after he received some vaccines. Two of which we do not give in the U.S. I have talked to doctors and none of them seem to care and brush it aside. I am concerned that there may have been something wrong that could come back to haunt us in the future. Please give me some clues or ideas for me to follow-up on. | Hi... I understand your concern. But with the information provided by you I am clueless as to what has happened.I am sorry regarding this because I need more information on this.Can you please upload all his reports and discharge summary if possible so that I will be in a better position to guide you further.You can approach me at the following link.Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.Please find the link below -www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Does masturbation affect sperm quality or quantity?
I am 23 years old and i am fully interested in sex and i used to watch blue films daily and do HP ( homo sex) and ejaculate sperm daily. I am doing this from past 5 years. i mean from my 18 years of age. still i am doing the same daily . I have a doubt that Is there any problem like becoming sperm count less or zero and our stamina in sex will become less and our sperm will be exhausted and no sperm will be generated later when i am doing sex with my wife after 3 or 4 more years later. Does it will effect my regular sex? How many days we can ejaculate sperm per a week (per 7 days).I am from India. please reply by considering south india people. | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation frequently since last 5 years and worried about your sexual potency after marriage.First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and enjoyable sexual life.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. | |
Back surgery, pinched sciatic nerve, numbness, leg pain. Done laminectomy. Do I need spine fusion?
Yes. Please. I had back surgery with a well known neuro surgeon. I had a right sciatic nerve pinched and numb from right hip, leg and foot for 4 months before surgery. Physical therapy didn't help. MRI didn't show all my problem, so when Dr. open me up, I had # 4 fell in on # 5 , pinching right sciatic nerve. I had 2 procedures in 1. laminectomy and formianectomy? in one procedure. From day 1, I could not sit. My tailbone was so sore and my right hip in the side at hip joint is so painful, it affects right leg and right foot with some HOT Feeling from the nerve and some slight numbness in the right foot . This changes, there are a few days, I have no pain...but 90% of time since surgery in 2/1/2012, I can not sit on anything soft. Not my recliner, Not my car seat....Can not sit or ride very far without pain. I am limited in doing anything. My surgeon has sent me to a orthopedic specialist in spine fushion. I don't think I can go through another serious surgery. I am not the Dr., but I think something is rubbing a nerve. Is there any other test, to see what nerve is hurting me. Ive had myleogram. Thank you! | Hello, Thanks for writing to us,I would advise you to do contrast MRI post surgery and we need to see for structural changes and impingement of nerve .I f there is spondylolisthesis you may need fusion with fixation.If MRI do not show any structural change then epidural injection with local steroid injection can be beneficial.Use lumbar support as instability will aggravate symptoms.I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care | |
What causes testicle shrinking?
Over the past few years I have noticed my testicles have been shrinking, my right testicle is considerably small and the left is just about non-existent. I don't and never used steroids and I do sure from Low Testosterone. Is there a condition for this and what causes this...am I the only one? I am 39, 6'2" and 233 lbs. I have high cholesterol and was hospitalized two years ago for diverticulosis. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Testis does not shrink to non existence. It might be that the amount of fat in your lower abdomen is camouflaging the testes in the scrotum. You may consult an urologist and get ultrasound scan of testis done. This will show normal appearances of testis and scrotum. Most of the shrinking testis problems are psychological or due to increased amount of fat in lower abdomen. | |
Could unwanted 72 tablets still be effective 3 days after unprotected sex?
i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 12th decemebr n i took unwanted 72 in next morning n my periods got over on 8th december i.e. it was my 4th day after my periods so is it safe? and again i had unprotected sex with him on 14th december and today it is 17 december so today can i take unwanted 72 it wil b safe or nt? pls help and my age is 20yrs | HelloThanks for writing to HCMYes,there are chances of pregnancy due to unprotected sex in second time.You can take unwanted 72 but its efficacy decreases after 72 hours.However it is not 100 % effective even if it is taken within 72 hours.You should wait for your next period.If you have missed period then urine pregnancy test can be done.However ultrasound of pelvis is the investigation of choice to confirm pregnancy.You can plan accordingly.Medical method of termination of pregnancy are effective up to 98% in early weeks.If needed you should consult your gynecologist.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
Should I be worried for enlarged prostate?
Hello DrI am a 48 years old male, height is 1.63 mt weight is 68 kgs, I have been to a routine medical check up last month in my Abdomino-pelvic sonography results says The Prostate is enlarged, measures 37 x 36 x 33mm( 24gms ) do I need to worry or is it normal?? I am suffering from bp for long time and I am under medication and borderline blood sugar.Thanks and RegardsBebnfdkjnandes | Hi there and thank you for your question.I appreciate you concern regarding your prostate but I would like to put your mind at ease here.The readings you've noted in your inquiry are within normal parameters according to the information I have. A normal adult prostate can weight between 20-25 grams and have have dimensions of 40x20x30mm. If anything, it's very slightly increased in one of the dimensions but really nothing to worry about.Also, if you don't have any lower urinary tract symptoms such as difficulty to start urinating, weak stream or dribbling at the end of urinating then I would also not worry about prostate related issues.The best way to screen for prostate pathology is to have a prostate exam done by your doctor, which entails a digital rectal evaluation, and combining those findings with a blood test of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.I hope this helps and good luck. | |
Q. What causes pain and stinging sensation in the penis?
Hello doctor, I have issues with pain on top of the penis. On the left side of the glans penis, there is a stinging sensation when rubbed against (example boxers). Not sure if it is a nerve issue. Currently taking Clotrimazole-Betamethasone for it. I have done blood and urine test. Kindly advice. | Hello. This is surely not related to any nerve issue. | |
Treatment for anxiety, bad dreams, and fear of driving?
I have an adult age daughter who lives with me along with her older sister. She seems to be having some sort of anxiety which seems to be out of the norm for her. I think she would be most comfortable with a female psychiatrist. I am a diagnosed mental health patient myself. She says she is "under the weather" when I approach her with driving (starting with a parking lot. She took drivers ed at school, now she is afraid to drive. She also expressed that she has had some bad dreams and has been thinking and asking about death. | Hello nd !The girl i think by her symptom profile has anxiety disorder which is causing these issues.She has fear of driving ( probably due to fear of having am accident or killing or hitting someone), has sleeping issues and has bad dreams. Bad dreams are quite commonly seen in anxiety patients and they go away when there is improvement in anxiety.She ahould be put on a good anti anxiety medicine like - mirtazapine or paroxetine. Along with this.she should take an anti anxiety medicine on sos basis- etizolam which will handle any acute increase in symptom.The sleep can be taken care of by zolpidem 10mg at night ( also bad dreams ). Mirtazapine is also good in improving sleep plus also a has sufficient anti anxeity effect.You must try to encourage her for treatment as otherwise the symptoms may increase and make her feel helpless.hope the reply is usefulPlease feel.free to ask more questions for clarification.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry | |
Is liver cancer ,related with regurgitation in esophagus with burning throat?
Hi,I am in the 4th stage of liver disease/Hep C and I have had terrible regurgitation episodes without warning which produce vomit in my esophogus that burns my throat, middle chest, and under my left breast severely. I have to cough to try and clear the liquid for 30 minutes. It feels like I'm drowning in acid. Could this be a sign of liver cancer? Thank you. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your sign and symptoms are related to gastro esophageal reflux disease. It is different pathology. You should go for endoscopic examination and take treatment accordingly. Pantroprazole plus domperidone is helpful in symptomatic releif. 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. | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well. | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. | |
Can mild annular bulging in c6-c7 cause pain and weakness throughtout body?
i have a tear in c5-c6 ive had pain and weakness throughout my body going on 2 yrs now, could this be the cause of this? c6-c7 has mild annular bulging w/mild effacement of the ventral thecal sac w/out chord compression minimal left foraminal narrowing | Hi, Pain "throughout" the body is slightly difficult to interpret if the tear and annular bulging are at only 2 levels of the cervical spine. Typically, the areas affected would relate to the shoulder, arm, and perhaps the forearm down to the thumb in the hand. I wouldn't expect pain to be present "throughout the body"....that sounds like something entirely different from what you are describing in the cervical spine. You may benefit from a consultation from either a rheumatologist who can look into things such as fibromyalgia or myofascitis, or even something of an arthritic disease process that would cause more diffuse pains at the joints in the neck and limbs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist | |
Is small ball like lymph nodes in neck are cancerous?
hello, for more than 9 years i have had those small balls in my neck right in the middle i think they are lymph nodes they are small (thanks, | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Q. After using a cosmetic cream, my daughter developed marks on her face. Help.
Hello doctor, This query is for my girl. She is 24 years young. She recently went for an interview and applied a branded cosmetic cream. Her skin tone is fair and extremely sensitive. Overnight, she got ridiculous marks on both sides of the face. Please find attached images. Now, those marks are not brightening and she works in the retail industry and faces clients the whole day. She desperately wants to get rid of them due to her work profile as well as an upcoming party. Currently, she is using Acne-aid bar twice a day (in the morning and before bed). I was prescribed to use Biluma which I passed on to her. She is applying it twice or thrice a day. However, it has paraben and that is a concern for me. What is the best we could do to clear her skin? | Hello. I have seen the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Revert with more information to a cosmetologist online --> | |
Suggest remedy for strange smelling urine in child
Hi. My 5 year old daughter s urine smells really strange, a bit like a dirty cheesy smell. She has had 2 urine infections in the past, but recently she had her wee tested, and it was ok. She has also had ultra sound scan and that was clear. When passing urine, she says it feels tickly. The doctor said she had a touch of thrush and gave her some cream to rub on. I don t know what else to do. When she is home, she drinks loads of watery juice, but when she is at school, I don t think she drinks much, but I can t be there to watch her. Thank you, | Hi, these are symptoms urine routine microscopy and culture test. Drink more fluids. Wishing your child good health. Take care. | |
Q. What causes pain during dehydration in a sickle cell anemia patient?
Hello doctor, Sickle cell anemia is my problem. My age is 30 years, while dehydration time, I am getting pain. Is this issue dangerous? | Hello. Yes, sickle cell anemia is a disease where RBC shape changes while dehydration and oxygen level goes down in body. Usually red blood cell will be round and plate shape. During dehydration and less oxygen time the shape of the red blood cell becomes sickle shape. Now RBC will stick together and block the blood vessels and produce ischemia. So to reduce the obstruction, you need fluids more. If obstruction is in lung, spleen, kidney or any organ, it is dangerous and severe painful. So avoid dehydration conditions, do not do severe exercise, avoid going to hill stations where oxygen is less. Drink adequate water. | |
Is there any ointment that can remove a scar from my shoulder ?
Hello, I have a scar on my shoulder and i need to get rid of it. What ointment can I used? don t they have over the counter ointment i can buy to used on the scar? | Hi, Thanks for query, For removal of a scar you may require plastic surgery, consult plastic surgeon. ok and bye. | |
What causes cold and slight pain in the joints?
am from kolkata. i have caught fever yesterday from cold and have slight pain in the joints. now that 18 hours hv passed i have taken 3 crocin cold and flu but have temperature around 101 . i have ticket to darjelling day after. a local doc suggested ampilox and ibugric ( if i had spelled rightly). but i have not taken any. please suggest medicine and fequency. age 45 / weight 59kgs. am physically fit normally. david | Hi, From your symptoms it appears to be a case viral fever or specifically dengue or chikungunya. It is common to have joint pain in the last two, along with high grade fever. You can take high dose (600) mg paracetamol thrice daily, that would be sufficient in case your fever peaks up or doesn't break, you need to get blood investigations done. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Suggest an effective treatment for lipoma in legs
My father's legs are swollen about twice the normal size and the doctor says it's limpoma. My Father is 80 years old.We tried chimo theraphy and nothing works.My father could not walk since last January. Now he is weak just stay in bed all day, what is the best solution or cure. Please help!Johnny | Hello Johny. First of all, has ur dad already undergone all the blood tests like complete blood count and peripheral smear examination? What about renal function tests? If it is just a lipoma, it can be removed by surgery | |
Pain under jaw, lump under gum line. Delivered baby month back. What could be this?
I am 34 years old, 130 lbs in good health and just had my third baby 6 weeks ago. I have been having minor aching pain in right jaw an thought I may have been grinding my teeth or clenching my jaw at night as I have a prior history of this. I looked yesterday because pain has increased and there is a hard lump under my gum line in my mouth under my back molar (it almost feels like bone or another tooth) that was not there previously. Any idea what it could be? I have regular dental check ups every 6 months and nothing like this was on prior xrays. Should I make an appointment to see my dentist? Cold it have anything to do with hormones post pregnancy? | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Your clinical symptoms suggest that you have developed the lesion in the mouth due to hormonal changes in pregnancy, Fix an appointment with the Dentist and get a thorough clinical checkup done, take an OPG radiograph which will help to confirm the diagnosis and plan the appropriate treatment. Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouth wash rinses.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Take care! | |
What is causing stinging sensation at bottom of spine after back surgeries?
I have just noticed a stinging sensation at the very bottom of my spine between my buttocks which seems to be seeping some type of fluid. I m quite concerned now as I ve had 2 lower back surgeries a couple of years ago and now have type 2 diabetes. I really would appreciate your advice please.Julie-Anne | well since u having diabetes with history of surgery two times at back ,it seems as if u have some sort of cutaneous infection at surgical site which is flaring up because of diabetes .1.u need to check ur blood sugar levels and to control if its out of range 2.clinical examination is must to look whether its cutaneous or some sort of deep infection 3.it could be fistulous tract also 4.consult to ur surgeon also fo the same 5 till u consult some one maintain proper hygiene at that place 6.u can apply ointment like Neosporin also there to prevent progression of infection | |
How can a torn tendon be treated?
I was diagnosed with a torn tendon (by an MRI) but don t have an appointment yet with a doctor to treat it. They did not say it was an Achilles tendon. It hurts around my big toe,on the top bone of my foot, and on the inside under the arch. Can you tell me what kind of care I should take of my foot until I can see the doctor, and what kind of treatment is usually required. It was caused by carrying heavy objects up and down basement stairs over period of weeks. I am 74 years old. Thanks for your help. | Dear patient First of all we need to know which tendon is torn in the foot and is it significantly affecting your routine activities. If it is not Achilles tendon repair is not required. Please keep your foot in ankle foot orthosis till further consultation with your doctor. Take tab Ultracet twice a day if there is pain. Take Care! Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Does blood group has anything to do with conception?
I have been two years of marrige but still no wife not concieved. I am A+ and she is O Negative.Does blood group has anything to do with concieving...I have semen test and sperm count is good but viscosity is slightly low (does it has any impact)?? | welcomethere are many causes that causes inability to conceive..blood groupm is imprtant after tyou become pregnant to avoid the problem of Rh NEGATIVE PREGNANCY..BUT BEFORE YOU BECOME PREGNANT, THERE IS NO ROLE OF IT...THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THYROID , PROLICTIN LEVEL ETC CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU..ITS BETTER TO KNOW THE EXACT CAUSE OF YOUR INFERTILITY..BETTER TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR EXAMINATION AND FOR FURTHER TESTS..THANSKS | |
How can thigh rashes causing skin damage be treated?
I have red-brown rashes on my inner thighs. The rashes are spreading very fast. I ve been using Clobenate GM cream. It provides relief but doesn t heal the damaged skin. The skin has permanently turned darker. Please suggest what else i can use to get rid of this infection. I researched about it. I think it s tinea cruris. | Hi, Yes, you do seem to have tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the groin and perineal region. The cream you have been using contains a potent topical steroid i.e Clobetasol Propionate, which may provide temporary relief but in the long run, it would favor the growth of the fungus. In addition, it may cause additional side effects like skin thinning, striae etc. I advise you to discontinue it. I would rather suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g Fluconazole or Itraconazole for a few weeks. In addition, I suggest you apply a plain antifungal e.g Luliconazole 1% or Sertaconazole 2% cream for a few weeks. Since fungal infection is usually itchy, I suggest you also take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetirizine once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance. | |
When will the periods come after taking unwanted 72 ?
My bf inserted his penis for the 1st tym on 14th feb,2014..n tuk out within seconds..no ejections came out frm his penis..i was so scared I took unwanted 72 d next morning..my periods r usualy iregular..last month it was 18th..this month my periods did not come yet..plzzz help me...wen will my periods come after taking unwanted 72? | Hi. It was really good that you took unwanted 72 after the act as the preseminal secretions can also cause pregnancy, even if there was no ejection. But usually you get withdrawl bleeding in 2-3 days or max. 7 days.So, by now you should have got your periods but due to irregilar cycle may be this has happened. If you don't get periods in a day or two, consult a dr. and get a pelvic scan done.Thanks. | |
Can Norflex be taken for severe body ache?
My husband hurt himself lifting heavy object this week he is in much pain 8-9 level he took celebrex this morning, hoping it would hel he can t really walk or sit right now there is major snow storm outside so I don t want to take him out can he take norflex (200mg) to help reduce the spasm until it stops snowing and we can get to urgent care? | Hello, Yes, you can take Norflex as it seems a muscle stiffness by your history. Visit the hospital as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Rohit Kothari , Psychiatrist | |
Suggest treatment for ankylosing spondylitis
hi I have ankylosing spondylitis since I was 11 I was diagnosedim 23 now since then I been trying to differentiate my symptoms and I m having.chest pains I don t know what is causing it if its anything.to.worry about.I try not.blame everything I feel on my arthritis but therea so many ways my disease affects me other than joint pain | Brief Answer:You should be visited by a rheumatologist. Detailed Answer:Hello,Thank you for using HCM. I understand your concern. As you are experiencing new symptoms, you should see a rheumatologist. He has to do a physical exam to you, in way to detect the cause of your pains. Your doctor might ask you to bend in different directions to test the range of motion in your spine. He or she might try to reproduce your pain by pressing on specific portions of your pelvis or by moving your legs into a particular position. Also, your doctor might ask you to take a deep breath to see if you have difficulty expanding your chest.You should have a X-ray to check for changes in your joints and bones, also.An MRI may be necessary to provide more-detailed images of bones and soft tissues.Meanwhile you should take in consideration that the main treatment of Ankilosis Spondylitis remains the fisical activity. It would be better to begin the exercises after a shower with warm water which will help you with the stiffness. Swimming, volleyball, etc are the main activities which help decreasing the pain level and conserving the normal posture of your body. Is recommended to stay overthrown for 15-20 minutes for several times a day. If the symptoms does not improve with the fisical activity and the antiinflammatory drugs (CO-DICLO-MISO 75MG), then you have to see a reumatologist for more specific treatment.Hope this is helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.Kind Regards, | |
How to treat pain around right side at back of ribs?
i have had a pain around my right side back ribs for a while now. i thought maybe i had cracked a rib but after an x ray was told it wasnt that. the doctor told me it was probably muscular. i have tried tablets, injections, and the treatment that send electirc waves into the muscle and nothing works. what could it be? | Hello dear , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is in relation with Acute ligament spasm or inflammation of the involved area .* Needs evaluation with MRI for further management in accordance with that .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Regards . | |
Is pregnancy possible while being on Clomid?
i have just started taking Clomid as i have PCOS and my partner and i would like a baby. The doctors have prescribed me a 5 day course of clomid , today was my 12th day and gone for follicular monitoring, is it possible to get pregnant with this clomid? | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Clomiphene is the content in the pill prescribed to you. This helps in the egg formation. Follicle study will help to know about the day of egg formation and Yeh nature of follicle development. You can simply opt for unprotected sex act on and around the day of ovulation or get IUI done on the day of ovulation. This will help you to get pregnancy. As you have mentioned about PCOS, I will suggest you about lifestyle modifications. Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Use of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant is advisable. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. Also seek prescription support from your treating doctor for getting insulin senditizers like metformin. Please fully trust in your treating doctor .May God bless you with a bundle of joy. I hope this answer helps you . Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar | |
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 --> | |
How to get rid of pain in my knee?
i twisted my knee, it goes in and out of place if i move it wrong it is brused bad lower right corner left knee, now when i am siting down with it bent i have a really bad pain that goes from top of my knee up my leg whats wrong i have no money to go to the doctor? | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a knee injury. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also recommend using cold compresses and Voltaren gel for local application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
Is a sore lump on the crown of the head a concern?
I have large bump or lump on the crown of my head. there a couple of weeks. sore to the touch or when i lay on my side otherwise very little pain. i am a breat cancer survivor since 2014 . my next check up is in april but i am not sure if i should wait until then or call my family doctor | Hello,The lump on crown of head is possible soft tissue lesion as lipoma, sebaceous cyst or bony lesion as osteoma or others.Better to get an x-ray and ultrasound of the skull to get the precise diagnosis and further management in accordance to that.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
Suggest treatment for food allergy
Hi, I ve recently been fighting food allergies. When I worry, about something, the bottom of my feet burn, my anus hurts, the back of my neck burns, my head itch and my back hurts. For the past five days I have not been eating because I don t know what I m allergic to. I ve eaten alot of processed foods dating back to last summer. I have dark vertical lines on my fingernals as well, | Hi thanks for using Healthcaremagic It is very difficult to find out the allergic food materialsLaboratories have panel test...With a sample of blood they search for allergies with the common food ..It is not 100% accurate ,but you will get a clue..You can have anti-allergic tablets for sometime ..Then slowly withdraw the medicines and see...These are the options which I can offerThank you..... | |
What causes lower back pain after lifted heavy weight?
Hi, I am 73 kgs, 5 7 and 23 years old. I have been going to the gym for one month now, I think I lifted a heavy weight yesterday and my lower back is aching. I suspect that it is a muscle pull, but am not quite sure. Can you tell me what it might be and what I can do to treat it? | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that it might be muscle spasm or slip disc.So take painkiller and muscle relaxant gel for local application .Avoid bending forward and lifting heavy weight.If not better in 3 days then go for MRI of lower back.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
What causes blocked nose and lack of energy every morning?
I have very strange symptoms, every morning i wake up for the last 2 months my body is very sough I have a blocked nose and have no energy. At first i thought I was allergic to the feathers on my bed. I took this away but nothing changed. Can you please assist me or provide me with advice | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would suggest you regular levocetirizine + montelukast for at least 4 weeks.2. I would also suggest you regular steam inhalation which will help in nose congestion symptoms.3. For diagnosis of allergy, I would suggest you allergy testing for common air-borne allergens such as house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, animal dander, etc.This will help you identify substances you are allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them.4. Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to gradually improve allergy symptoms over a long period.5. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.6. Regular breathing exercises and healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals will also help you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. | |
Suggest medicine for urticaria for babies
I've 6th month baby, since yesterday he had urtikaria in almost all his body (neck, chest, stomach and back). What the best medicine I can give for my baby, cause I heard there are many. Kind of antialergic medication such as cetirizine, fanistil and aerius. Thank u. | All the medicines you mentioned give immediate but temporary relief. May be given. Which...depends on doctors choice. But doctors have no further choice if urticaria persists. Then further allergy tests....and so on.To my own patients in India we unhesitantly give Neem and Haridra herbs with sugarcandy powder for longer durations and urticaria subsides permanently. There are syrups available. Neem is Indian Lilac (Azadirachta indica) and Haridra is Turmeric. Even it can be boiled at home, decoction made and sugarcandy added to sweetan it and given 6-8 hrly a day for about 2 weeks or more. No side effects. Safe. Economic.Hope it would help you to decide. Any Ayurveda doctor can guide you well on this. | |
What causes a hard and red lump on thighs?
my grandmother is on a morphine drip due to pancreatic cancer. She is in the last weeks of her life. The hospice nurse put a new site on her lower thigh. Now, on her upper thigh, she has a hard, tender, red lump; about the size of a fist... what is the cause of this | Hi. This lump is due to extravasation of blood out of the fragile vein .This is quite common. Just observe that there is sign of infection like redness and increased local temperature , too much pain even on touch.She may need an antibiotic and may be an aspiration by a needle. | |
What to do for pain in the neck and headache due to a fall?
I fell off a ladder jan 4, 2014 about 30 off the ground and slammed my tailbone low back and head . I have received epidurals on my tailbone ,low back and my neck. I have a high pitch ringing in my head that has not gone away and I am having headaches and pain in my neck still . My Dr. has put me on cymbalta , tramadol, somas, gabapetin. I m seeing a shrink now. My ent says I have tinnitus, I am looking for a second opinion on what is going on with me. | Ok, first, there is no reason to take a medicine in this context if it does not help the symptoms as none of them change the underlying disease.Those would be most of the drugs that damp down nerve and spine irritation. Seroid injection has likely already been tried and amitryptiline probably HAS NOT.Anti-epileptics would be another group of drugs to try. Several of the medicines are already more or less in this categorey (gabapentin. soma).Certainly imaging studies such as MRI or ct with contrast would have likely been the first thing done in concussion, or back pain or tinnitus. but if it was not done it should be. | |
What are the side effects of Duromine on pregnancy?
I have been taking duromine for a week, my partner and I want to try for a baby. How long do I need to stop taking the medication before we can safey try? What are the potential side effect on the child? We are both healthy. I am 34, never had children. He is 40 and has 3. | Hi, If you took phentermine before pregnancy, it should have no effect on your ability to carry a healthy baby to term. All traces of phentermine should pass through your body. Even if you took your last dose a week before conception, it shouldn’t have any effect on your pregnancy. Very few human or animal studies have been done on phentermine during pregnancy. But the very few that do exist don’t seem to connect the drug to birth defects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician | |
What causes a ball like development near my ankle?
i had a big ball on one of my legs almost 6 months ago, it was a ball red and very hot that became a bruce, it took my ankle and didnt went away untill like 5 weeks... 3 months after it went away i got the same thing over my oher legbut it was like 2 under my knee same thing a ball red hot took over all my leg froe the knee and down, now it looks like another one its coming the doctors dont know what it is... what is it its really painfull | Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to vasculitis or local inflammation. For this reason, it is important performing some tests in order to investigate for the possible causes: - a bump ultrasound in order to examine this tissue- inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR)- biopsy may be needed. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Is it okay for a person having bp to do jumping?
I am 40 years old and about 85 kgs. weight and 5.9' height. I am affected both the diabeties type 2 and hyper tenstion. In order to reduce my weight and to keep the sugarlevels in control I have commenced doing jumping. i do nearly 700-800 jumpings in 10 minutes. Is it okay for a person who has bp to do jumping. | Hello,You can do it but make sure you gradually intensify your activities. You also measure your blood pressure immediately after exercise in order to confirm you are not having very blood pressure response after the exercise. Also, In general very heavy activities should be avoided rather you do prolonged moderate exercise. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
Undergoing follicular study. Are the results okay?
Hello doctor....I am undergoing follicular study presently...today was my second sitting....the results of first sitting are....on 8th day of cycle.... Right ovary 19 * 14 mm 13 * 10 mm Left ovary 12 * 10 mm Thickness 3.8 Type 2 Second sitting....on 10th day Right ovary 25* 18 mm 16*15 mm .....RI 0.65 Left ovary 15* 14 mm Thickness 4 Type 2 | Ideally when the follicle is around 18-20 mm and on the 13th or 14th day(takingnyour menstruall cyclenis of 28 days) ,the follicle should rupture.the ruptured follicle would release the egg which would meet the sperm and result in conception. Secondly the thickness ( uterine linning) should ideally be 8-10mm for the pregnancy to attach itself. You should ask your doctor to advice you hcg injections to facilitate the rupture of egg if it doesn't rupture by the 18th day.similarly he will advice you injections to improve the uterine thickness. In case the follicle doesn't rupture or decrease in size in subsequent scans i advice you a pelvic ultrasound as soon as you finish with your next periods to rule out the formation of cyst as sometimes ovarian cysts can be misdiagnosed as follicles or overmature follicles can become cysts. | |
Suggest remedy for skin attachment after vasectomy
My son had a vasectomy right after birth. There is a piece of skin that the dr. said "would eventually pull apart" as my son grew. The skin attachment has not changed. Son now 18. Purely cosmetic but really bothers him. What type of dr/surgeon does this type of surgery? | Hello, There is no need to worry about the attached skin unless he is not able to retract the foreskin completely back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Had wisdom tooth extracted. Having swollen cheeks, blood in phlegm while coughing, difficulty in swallowing. Normal?
Hi doctor..i just had my wisdom tooth removed 3 days back.....as common i am having swollen cheeks...but apart from this im also having some bleeding from my throat (i suppose tonseils)... when i cough and spit the flum out...7/10 times i have some stint of blood mixed with it...also while swallowing food it is paining in my throat. Is it normal after tooth extraction ?..how to get the throat healed asap ? | hello there...Pain radiating to throat is very common following third molar removal...Dont worry the pain would subside in the next couple of days...keep gargling salt water 4-5 times a day. Dont forcefully cough and spit that would cause blood from the socket to come out...Little blood with more saliva would make you psychologically feel that you are spitting more blood...swelling is a part of the surgical procedure that would come down in week's time... | |
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 --> | |
When can i scuba dive again after being treated for oxygen toxicity?
age 39, 6 1 , 200. Certified diver-was treated for oxygen toxicity. At 20 level couldn t see, went into convulsing-was put into the chamber on board ship once on land went into chamber again. How long before I can scuba dive 175feet again. How long before I start to feel better. Unable to concentrate for long periods of time, get tired in the afternoons. | HelloAccording to the history i recommend you to do some rest regarding scuba diving.RegardsDr.Jolanda | |
Need medication for large lump & black head at the back
m,y husband had a blackhead on his back, it was large we managed to get it out, but over a few weeks it has come up in a large lump, there is no more in it , just a large lump,this seems to be getting bigger, it is not painful, it is located on the muscle to the side of the spine. | Hi looking at your history it could be a sebaceous cyst or lipomaif black punctum is there then it is just a sebaceous cyst or if lump slips under the examining finger than this could be lipoma please visit your doctor both the conditions can be removed surgically no need to worry Hope I have answered your questionthanks for using HCMgood luck | |
Can tightness and heaviness of lungs be due to walking pneumonia?
My lungs feel heavy. I am a 40 year old, 6'1 230 lb active person. I am trying to loose weight as I know I am overweight. Over the past two months I have been working out daily, whether weight lifting for an hour or running on the treadmill. I am up to running seven miles on the treadmill several times a week at just below a ten minute mile pace. My recovery period after the run is very short and within 3 or 4 minutes my heartrate is back to normal, or just slightly above normal. My Garmin heartrate monitor has my resting heartrate at 65. On Saturday, I rode in the STP ride, Seattle to Portland 204 mile bike ride. It took me 13.6 hours of riding. I felt out of shape and my legs cramped up several times. But over the next two days I wasn't overly sore. However, when I ran on Wednesday my lungs felt tight and heavy. Last night when I lifted for an hour, I felt the same. As I sit here typing, I still feel the same. I understand that my weight is playing a role, but something else is causing this. I don't have a cough or temperature - could this be walking pheumonia? | Do you have any kind of allergies? I feel that either it could be because of allergy or it could be sore muscles due to over exertion. You should take a break for a while and rest well. Soon it should go away and then you can start your workouts gradually increasing the intensity. However if you have allegy issues you may consult your PCP. | |
Pain in thigh muscle. Low red blood cell count and anemia. Suggestions?
I have low red blood cell count and anemia. My erythocrite (?) Count was also low. I am being sent for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy which i really don't understand why. I also am being sent to an Internal Medicine Specialist. I am a 54 yr old, still menstruating female. Unfortunately, I don't know much about my biological parent's mefical history ogher than my mother passdd away from a blood clot, 3 weeks after giving birth. Any thoughts? The symptoms that sent me to the Dr was the incredible amount of pain in my thigh muscles. | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since you mentioned that Red Blood Cells ( R B Cs ) are low and so also anemia .You didn't mention exact figure . If hemoglobin level is less 10 gm % then may be a cause of concern. As you stated that there was pain in the thigh muscles , so you consulted a doctor . In my opinion at present take only iron tablets ( syrup ) and calcium . At the age of 54 years in females there develops depletion of calcium level hence patient feels pain in thigh muscles , and this is natural. Consult one more doctor and take his treatment . In my opinion there is no need of any tests according to my experience. Good luck. Dr. HET | |
Dark pigmentation on full body. Having stretch marks on bum thighs and hips. How can I get rid off?
I m 16 and a female. I have dark pigmentation espEcially all over my body. I m naturally light skin but it keeps getting worse. I also have very dark hyperpigmentation on the inner thighs, groin area and vagina . Plus I also have strechmarks on my bum thighs and hips. Can you recommend any advice/creams that I could use??? This is really embarassing for me so I tend to cover up often. | Hello Veronica You probably is suffering from Acanthosis nigricans which is a feature of insulin resistance. You need to get investigated and treated accordingly. Consult a dermatologist near your place for further treatment. Hope this helps Dr. R.P. Gupta | |
Suggest medication for stabbing pain in the tooth
I had a root canal two weeks ago after throbbing/hot and cold sensitivity and chewing pain in molar#3. 3 days later, the chewing pain came back and was still throbbing. One week after the root canal, I saw the endodontist again.She found nothing on the exrays, but opened the tooth and, in fact, found an infection and drained a lot of puss from the area inside the tooth. She didn t finish the root canal to be able to make sure it was healing. i was supposed to go back in two weeks. It has been one week, and the chewing pain has returned, throbbing continues and has moved to my lower jaw as well and all pain seems to affect #3 and the one in front and behind it. No visible swelling (though I was very swollen after the draining and am slightly swollen in the top front of my gums by the tooth). I am going back to the endodontist today. Is this possibly NOT a root issue and a bone issue? Nothing is showing up on the xrays, yet I am STILL in pain. New pain developed yesterday- at random (not eating or drinking or out in cold or anything) it feels like I am being stabbed in my teeth from the bottom up in random spurts of pain. What is going on? | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query ,as you have pain in tooth and you are under root canal treatment but still you feel pain in tooth on chewing dont worry pain can be due to infection is still present in tooth , for pain I will suggest you to take one precaution is avoid chewing from side of rct treating tooth until root canal treatment is completed , and do luke warm saline rinses , inmeantime for pain you can take medication like Novamox lb , and analgesic like Ketrol dt . Hope this will help you. | |
Suggest treatment for pain at the tailbone after an injury
Hi I had a fall on my tailbone about a month ago i spoke to my gp requesting an xray as i was in alot of pain he said with a tailbone injury it did not warrent a xray. A few weeks down the line i am still in pain not as bad but its spread down to my legs and it makes walking difficult. I have been feeling sick and uncomfortable and i am unable to go to the gym. I am 62 4' 11 ins and i weigh 9 stone | Hello...you seems to be suffering from PIVD i.e disc prolapse due to injury...(1) get a urgent MRI OF YOUR LUMBO-SACRAL SPINE (2) Start these medicines ● TABLET NUCOXIA-MR twice daily● CAPSULE MEGANEURON 1500 mcg once daily(3) use LUMBAR BELT while working and driving | |
Q. I had unprotected sex. Will I get pregnant with the pre-cum?
Hello doctor, My partner ejaculated hours before we had unprotected sex. According to my ovulation calendar, we had sex on the day of my ovulation. If it helps, I have a 30-day cycle, and my last menstruation started six days before. I want to ask whether I can get pregnant with the pre-cum because he withdrew on time before ejaculating in me. I am afraid of what the result would be. And, I took an emergency pill that contains Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel, three days after intercourse. I know it would not affect much because it happened the day after ovulation. But I am hoping for a different approach. | Hello. Yes, pregnancy can occur with just precum as well but as you had taken I-pill within 72 hours then hopefully it would be effective and would prevent pregnancy. It does not matter if it was your ovulation day or not that you had unprotected act, but i-pill works in every circumstances. And second option which you could avail to totally eliminate the chance of pregnancy (as if you have not had taken pill within 72 hours) is to opt for coil (intrauterine device) in this cycle. It can be inserted up to 10 days after unprotected episode and can be kept as a long term contraceptive method or be removed after period gets started. It all depends on your choice. I hope it has helped you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. | |
How to cure peroneal nerve damage in left leg,numbness and erection problem in penis?
I have l4&l5 compression leading to nerve damage in the peroneal nerve in my left leg. - drop foot. I also noticed that my penis had a semi hard erection with a little loss of feeling at the base and also didn t stay up but stayed hard. What is going on? | The basic thing is that cause should be removed. 'NIDAANPARIVARJANAM' is a saying in Ayurveda in Sanskrit language. Means: Avoid the cause.Compression should be removed - by physio, by medicine which strengthen muscles/ nerves to counter pain, to avoid degeneration etc., by surgical methods etc.Surgery should be the last resort.Nerve damage already done is little difficult to recover. Yoga, deep breathing, some herbomineral Ayurvedic Medicines may help recovery. But not much studies are scientifically documented.Initially Harsingar plant leaves' decoction (night Jasmine), if used orally for few weeks will show dramatic changes. That's what we give to our patients in India. Some other medicines which are permissible in India like yogender rasa and Brihat Vata Chintamani Rasa etc, nux vomica based Vishtinduk vati, muscle strengthening by Mahavishgarbh and Mahanarayan Ayurvedic Oil maasage and hot fomentation thereon have been used successfully in Indian Ayurveda institutes to correct such problems.Similarly erection related problems may be addressed by particular local penile applications. But all depends on your doctor's choice and exposure to Ayurveda experience and in which part of globe you live.Hope it helps. | |
What are the symptoms of cancer?
Hi. Everytime i cough blood comes out of my mouth. the other night a lot of blood came out while i was sleeping, probably a tablespoon. I am a 62 year old male with a history of heart attack and there is tuberculosis in my family. could this be cancer. i am a smoker of tobacco and an occasional drinker. thank u. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Coughing of blood may be seen due to many reasons. Cancer in lung or tuberculosis both can leads to coughing of blood. You should go for X ray chest or CT scan of chest. It will give you exact diagnosis. IF you have any mass lesion in your lung then there is chance of cancer. then you should go for biopsy. Then you start treatment accordingly. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
How is Obstructive Jaundice in a severely diabetic female treated?
VERY URGENT PLEASE HELP!!! My Mother is 52 Years of Age. She is Suffering from Obstructive Jaundice Since 2/06/2010(June'10). She is a High Diabetic Patient since last Three Years. I am giving the Report Details because I dont understand any thing and at present i want your advice what to do or what not to do??? she Had an Operation -Open Cholecystectromy on 09/09/2009. USG- CBD & 9 HBR dilated SOL blocking CBD. Liver- Palpable firm Umbilical Hernia +ve LFT- Bilirubin 20: Un-conj=3.7 Conj=15.2 Urea/ Creatinine WNL P Line = 14.5 Sec (Control 13 Sec) MRI Report: Soft tissue mass at porta causing high biliary obstruction-? Cholangiocarcinoma FNAC : The overall cytomorphological features are of well differentiated adenocarcinoma of the biliary epithelium consistent with Cholangiocarcinoma. CT Scan of Upper Abdomen: *Infiltrating mass at porta causing biliary obstruction at confluence- likely cholangio-carcinoma * Infiltration of duodennal wall by mass * Sub centimetric periportal & upper retroperitoneal nodes. Please suggest what steps shall i take furthur? Please!! | Hi,In this case it seems like there is a tumor which infiltrates extra hepatic biliary ducts and this tumor is advanced. Considering these findings or you should consult oncologist and surgeon to see if surgical therapy is possible in this case or chemotherapy is the only option.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein | |
Does an ortho doctor prescribe the braces for teeth?
Hello I was wondering, Will an ortho. give me braces. My teeth are not horrible but I do have a small overbite and my two front top teeth are extremely messed up which makes me a little self consious to smile in front of people but the problem is im on the medical card. Is there a chance an ortho would say I need them so the medical card will pay for them? thank you very much | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.As far as the deep bite and malaligned front teeth is concerned, You can consult a good orthodontist and get it treated by braces. By braces you can correct the deep bite and alignment of the teeth so that the esthetics and traumatic bite can be prevented. regarding your medical card, it might not be covering the orthodontic treatment. Before getting the treatment started, you need to get a radiograph done like OPG and Lateral cephalograph to assess the status of bone and teeth.You should also get a measurement of the teeth(impressions) and casts(models), to plan the treatment.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
Suffering from piles with anal stenosis, mouth, lip and tongue sores, stomach fullness. Cancer a possibility?
I am sufferring from External & Internal Piles with Anal Stenosis . Also, Frequent Sores in Upper Part of Mouth, Lips , Toungue, Throat and Esophegus with Fever and Stomach Fullness for 7-8 days each month. That disappear automatically and reccurs after 15-20 days. Please advice what to do. Presently i am taking Liquid Parafin (Agarold) as Laxative for Piles from Last 2 months and Stelbid Tablet. Please advice. I am in deep stress. Whether this will develope Cancer in me? | Hello! Thank you for the query. First of all you need to calm down as this does not sound like a cancer. However you need to look closer to your symptoms and have some diagnostics. If you do suffer from constipations for years, have had blood or mucus in stool and lost some weight recently, you should have colonoscopy performed. Your hemorrhoids might need some surgery which can also set you free from stenosis. Your throat and tongue pains connected with abdominal pain can be due to acid reflux disease and throat inflammation due to acid irritation. If you do have chest burning, upper middle pain after a meal, nausea, you should have upper GI endoscopy. Moreover, you should have abdominal ultrasound, full blood work and urine anaylsis performed. Hope this will help. Regards. | |
Is pica caused by iron deficiency with OCD?
Hi, not really sure how this works, but here goes:I am a 16 year old female studying psychology. I have been reading more and more about different mental disorders and I think I may have Pica, as a side symptom of OCD. I have been eating non food items since I was a child, but the craving for these substances did not begin until about the age of 13/14.I have been eating eraser heads all my life, but at the previously mentioned age I began to have a need for drywall and chalk. When the drywall was taken away, I relied more heavily on chalk. I am now sixteen, and my mouth begins to salvate at the thought of chalk, which I cannot obtain. I now eat mass amounts of paper, about 8 sheets a day. I have tried stopping and removing myself from these substances, but then I just create a craving for a different substance. I am in high school, and paper is a bit hard to get away from.I think this may be a side effect of OCD, as just recently (at the age of about 14) I began having a hard time taking tests and concentrating on h.w. I check my answers at least three times before moving on, and cannot stop myself. I am in gifted, and used to be an excellent test taker. Now, not so much. I also have to have hand sanitizer on me at all times, and wash my hands many times throughout the day.I think the pica may be out of iron deficiency, as I was borderline anemic about a year ago.I'm in International Baccalaureate, Mensa, and will soon be applying for college. If I could fix this problem asap, I believe it would greatly help me.My family does not react well with health problems, so I cannot confide this information in my mother. Please help me. M.B | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Pica is a common symptom of iron deficiency. This can be investigated using iron blood studies and getting the iron deficiency corrected. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy M.D | |
What does this CT scan post chemotherapy indicate?
My husband is post surgery (left hemi glossectomy with modified radical neck dissection T2,N1,M0) with 7 rounds of chemotherapy (Cysplatin) and 33 radiation sessions. His recent CT (11/11/14) showed soft tissue thickening along the anterior lateral left tongue base measuring 1.1cm (previously measured 1.4cm on 8/8/14). Both his Radiation Oncologist and Oral Surgeon said he is fine .....should I be concerned and if so, what further steps and/or opinions should we take? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.I suppose your husband got left half of his tongue removed surgically and followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Since his first pre operative CT showed a 1.1 cm lesion, it was an early stage cancer and that is why surgery was recommended. After surgery, the operated area can develop in to a healthy scar. He has received 33 fractions of radiation and that will control any microscopic extension of the cancer in to the healthy appearing tongue.The soft tissue thickening measuring 1.1 cm is healing scar. The radiation has given an appearance of a scar formation. He must continue visiting the oncologist as required. Also the operated wound must be regularly examined to see if it is healthy and showing healing in progress. Chance of recurrence from early operated oral cancer is less. Please do not worry. | |
Why there is increase in weight for a 60year old woman suffering with CKD?
Hello Doctor, My Mom aged 60 is a ckd patient undergoing treatment for past 2 years. Her Cr is 1.6 had increased to 1.9(a year ago) but has been stable(1.6) for past few months. She is taking Ketoalpha, earlier she was on NephroCaps. She has put on weight. Earlier her weight was 61 Kg, Now increased to 64 kgs. So iam a little concerned. She is otherwise doing very fine. | hello.madam thanks for the. queryThe most common problem these CKD patients experience is decreased urine out put and the excess fluid accumulates in the body can cause increase in wt and leg swelling...Thank you | |
Is a lump on the neck along with nausea and appetite loss a matter of concern?
Having a CT of the neck done for a 2” x2” lump soft and moveable that raises and falls. I am always tired, occasionally nausea, occasionally right pain in right lower rib area. No appetite. Noticed my right said is getting the same thing. I just been pushing it off as in not worrying about it . Should I be concerned | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I doubt for tuberculosis possibility with nausea, tiredness, appetite loss, with neck lump. In our clinic, I recommend a Fine needle aspiration cytology ( FNAC ) report of the same for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
How can pain after putting braces on the teeth be treated?
My friend has new braces on her teeth ,,,it is hurting her so bad the doctor gave her mefenamic Acid 250 and nothing is helping her pain ,,,did the doc not give her enough mg pain meds ,,,it’s had been 3 days now and she is in pain so bad she can’t even eat or open her mouth ,,late help me help her | Hello,Pain after braces is commonly seen and Mephenic acid 250 mg is fine but in case if pain is not relieved with it, she can take painkillers like Ketorolac, Tramadol et cetera after consulting an Emergency room as these are prescription medicines.Also, I would like to tell you that if the pain is not tolerable consult her Orthodontist and get checked.At times the pressure needs to be slightly released from the braces to reduce pain and then gradually the pressure can be increased overtime.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora | |
Does impacted wisdom teeth cause geographic tongue?
So I’m 32 during preg with my 4th child noticed a constantly patchy white tongue dentist said geographic tongue now 6 months pp tonsil stones I also have terribly impacted wisdom teeth that have needed removed for at least 5 years does any of this connect? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There ia no connection between geographic tongue and impacted wisdom tooth.So if you have an impacted wisdom tooth you should consult an oral surgeon and get evaluated. An x ray should be done to see if you can get a simple extraction done or needs a surgical extraction of the wisdom tooth. It should be followed by a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil. For geographical tongue you can keep a meticulous oral hygiene and take vitamin B complex daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora | |
Mouth ulcers since last four day. Is it vitamin deficiency?
I am male , 25 working as a software engineer in Hyderabad. Something like mouth ulcers have devoloped all across my mouth since last four days. I remember eating out the night before i devoloped this problem. Right now the ulcer seems to be in inner cheeks and same problem is with toungue. The palatal seems to be distressed too. There is a sharp burning sensation if i eat something spicy. I have heard this can happen with vitamin deficiency also. Please let me know if you need more details. Regards | hi.there r several cause of mouth ulcers.in working professionals ulcers r due to stress related problems.other cause may be vitamin deficiency,constipation, herpes infection, chronic irritation.take adequate rest, use multivitamins and use topical ointment containing antiseptic,anaesthetic and analgesic property.wish u good health | |
Suggest treatment for tenderness and pain in shin
Left Leg: Mid shin on outside is tender to the touch and when pressure is applied it sends little sharp pains up, down and across shin bone. Then it also hurt from that spot across the shin bone and up to inside of my knee. Also tender to the touch including when my jeans touch it. Also including when I wear my shoes i get a weird pressure on the top of my left food causing pain to shoot up my shin. The pain is better in the morning but gradually gets worse especially if I move around a lot. I am hoping it s shin splints and not a clot of some sort. Because I am getting on a plane at the end of the month to go home. What do you think? | Hello,Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve (peroneal nerve). I don't think that it is a blood clot. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing nerve conduction studies.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
What is the cause of mass at clavicle?
A mass appeared at my clavicle in May or June of 2013 in conjuction with an inflammatory breast cancer scare.My breast was pretty-much back to normal when I noticed this mass except that I was told the next day by a doctor that I could have this cancer (inflammatory breast cancer). I went to specialists in June and had tests (mri's, a ct scan, and an ultrasound). One thoracic doctor wanted to remove part of my bone and replace it with a metal piece. (He did not have the ultrasound results which showed no place to biopsy on my breast and was not sure I didn't have breast cancer.) He gave me a recomended specialist when I asked for a second opinion; I haven't gone to him yet. I called back the breast surgeon. More tests pursued in September (mri's and a needle-guided biopsy). Mayo Clinic was even involved. No cancer was detected. The bump had seemed to be getting smaller at the time of the tests and was not even bothering me in part of October 2013. In October I helped to paint a fence and was close to/or on the ground where the ground was muddy with water on top. I had noticed just before that time that overdoing and stress seemed to bother me there. I wondered if moist soil in Texas had anything to do with my problem as in May/June I had a respiratory illness before I went out and painted a fence and worked a little bit around turkey mulch. Christmas Day I came home with a cold. My clavicle bothers me now---more at night and if I have overdone. I went to th primary care physician onTuesday and I had almost a 102 degree temperature. My temperature was lower when I took it at home with a mercury thermometer. I am now takinf cephalexin(500mg.) 4 times a day for 10 days. If that doesn't do it, I will be going to the thoracic specialist I didn't go to earlier for a second opinion. Wht do you think I should do? Could I have a bone infection? Test(s) seemed to show messed up bone. E-mail address: YYYY@YYYY | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, with the history of inflammatory breast cancer in past, your current clavicular bone swelling should be investigated thoroughly for bone metastasis (spread of breast cancer in bone).So better to get done fine needle aspiration cytology ( FNAC ) from the bone swelling to diagnose it.FNAC will also be useful If it is bone infection .So better to get done FNAC and first diagnose the swelling and then start appropriate treatment. | |
What causes abdominal pain in children?
my daughter is 10 yrs old,35 kgs.she is suffering from stomach pain on either side since last one month.she was treated with digene,superspas,cyclopam,colimax,metal spas,norflox and deworming twice.But no relief. The pain comes & goes and the duration is 2-3 hours.she has a vomiting sensation &is also vomiting since last few days.Her blood ,esr,stool ,urine tests are normal.Her USG done twice is also normal.BUT PAIN PERSISTS OFF & ON.Please advice. | HI.Considering the age of the child let us consifer the possibility of IBS / colitis/ psychological aspect too. Get one enteroclysis and CT scan of the abdomen done. IF this is normal and since she has got almost all the medicines till now , gt on the line of psychological problem as one of ht most important cause. Watch for any signs of stress in the school or family . | |
How to get pregnant while suffering from high prolactin level?
Have been trying to be pregnant for a year now, at 6months of that yr, i did hormonal profile to know the problem. It was discovered that i have elevated PROLACTIN 39. Some drugs were administered to me which include PALODEL TAB, folic acid, vit c etc for 4 months again, yet no result. i went for hormonal test again, at this time the PROLACTIN IS 36 and FOLLICLES STIMULATIN HORMONE 21. what should i do or take to bring down this figures so that i can be pregnant on time? thx. | Hi It seems you are suffering from high prolactin levels and your doctor has prescribes Parodel for the same. Firstly not all patients respond to the same dose of the drug. In my practise I initially prescribe the lowest dose ,check prolactin levels and if they haven't come down I increase the dose. Secondly your FSH levels are elevated too. You haven't mentioned your age which would have been helpful. To know the reason behind your elevated FSH you should get other hormonal tests like LH, testosterone, estradiol done as well.Let me know if you have any other queries.Thanks | |
I have done a chest PA x-ray which comes with a result as vague densities at the right upper lobe
Hi, Dr., pls advice me I have a chest PA x-ray. the result is vague densities at the right upper lobe. Suggest apicolordotic view, please help to get my worries, thanks and more power. | Welcome to Healthcare MagicYou seem to be having some lesion in the lungs. It could be anything from infection and scarring due to TB or even autoimmune disease as few of the possible causes. Are you a smoker. Have you lost weight. Any cough and blood in sputum. Doctors need to do another X-ray in different position to confirm which part of upper lobe of lung it is and it's extent. | |
What causes pleurisy while on hcg drops?
I was taking the HCG drops about 6 weeks ago. I did the 40 day program. Just this week I started having lower back pain and what I thought was a lung issue. It was thought to be a blood clot in my lung but that was ruled out with a CT scan with dye. They now think it's plurisy (sp)? Would the HCG taken so many weeks ago have caused this? | HelloThank you for askingYes it is true that HCG use is accused in some cases to cause pulmonary embolism (PE).You say that CT scan (i hope CT is done with contrast to see better the pulmonary arteries) has excluded the diagnosis of PE.This is very important for you.Pleurisy is the inflammation of the pleura that cause pain during deep breathing.As i know there is not a direct link between using HCG and pleurisy.May it is a viral situation or a bacterial one but for this it would be better for you to do some blood test as : CRP,ESR,PPD test,Blood count.And the pulmonologist according to the results will decide for futher treatment if it will be needed.Wish you good healthDR.Jolanda | |
What is the reason for itchy rashes on face?
Yesterday my nose and under it was itching later the inner coner of my eye then my eye lid and then a coner of my lip when I woke up I started to feel something it was still itchy so I went to bathroom and noticed the rash like things on my face what is it? | Hello,Thanks for the query,You might have developed acute urticaria.It is an allergic condition.Anything including food, cloth, change in climate, pollens etc can cause urticaria.You need to find out the cause.Treatment can be with oral anti histamines.Steroids like prednisolone are also helpful but cannot be used for long.Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. you a good health.Thank you | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What is causing the pain in his genital area?
my husband has had stomach ache for about 4 days and diarrhea now he is getting pain in his private area he has already had a operation down below to remove a infected ball but that was when he was younger now hes getting this pain i am worried about it what could it be. | HelloI appreciate your concern for your husbandStomach pain might be related to gastritis or acid peptic disease due to stomach hyperacidity,another possibility is pancreatitis, gall stones or cholecystitis.Pain in private area might be related to urogenital infection or reffered pain due to kidney stone.I see patients with similar complaint iny complaint and I would advise them for battry of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, serum amylase, liver function test, urine culture and an ultrasound if need be.I would advise him to take antiacidity medicines like pantoprazole or ranitidine group of drugs with antacids.ask him to have plenty of fluids and maintain good hydrationthanks for your question, please feel free to ask for further assistance.Best wishes | |
What causes hotness and vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?
Hi I am about 4 weeks pregnant and my period was due two weeks ago, however, I noticed some bleeding this weekend it started off light and then it went a bit heavy with me actually being able to feel the heat when it was coming and now it has gone back to light. I am really worried please help me!! Thank you! | If upt was positive then I think it's abortion. Go for scan and checkup. Consult your gynaecologist immediately. | |
Suggest remedy for sleeplessness
I don't know what to do. I've been in a funk lately. I started getting 4 to 5 hours of sleep a night because of school. Normally if I do that every few days, I can cope just fine, but lately it is taking a toll on me. Now when I actually have time to sleep, my body just wakes me up whenever it feels like it. I feel emptier than usual. I'm normally always happy, always motivated, but I feel like something is missing. I want to get back to where I once was, but I don't know how. And I really want to stay away from sleep medication, for I fear it will only mess me up more. What do I do? | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you have been going through a difficult time due to your recent problems. The symptoms that you have described such as sleep disturbance, feeling empty, low motivation could be symptoms of stress or depression. Since you seem to be quite distressed by these problems, I would suggest that you seek professional help. I would advise you to see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and psychological assessment.Effective help is available in the form of medication or counselling to help you overcome your problems. So, please don't hesitate to seek professional help.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist | |
What causes severe abdominal pain?
My girlfriend is on her period and started yesterday. We were just recently lying around watching a movie and all of a sudden she started complaining about a severe abdominal pain. She turned pail white, had to rush to the bathroom to relieve her bowels. The pain is in the center of her pelvic area. Sharp pain. She says that it isn't like any other cramps she's had. She has dizziness as well. She says that it feels better when she lays on her side. the pain is slightly subsiding but I am worried it could possibly be her appendix. Please advise | Hello,Apart from appendicitis and a urinary tract infection (UTI), I would be more concerned about an unsuspected ectopic pregnancy in case you both are sexually active. Diagnosing any of this condition would require a physical examination of your abdomen along with some routine blood tests like a complete blood count, a serum HCG test, and an ultrasound of the abdomen at the earliest. Therefore I would advise you to please take her to the emergency room of the nearest hospital for a detailed assessment and appropriate management. Till then you could give her some antispasmodic drug for symptomatic relief.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. M Y Shareef | |
Trying to conceive. Stopped birth control pills. Will varicocele cause infertility?
My husband and I have a two and a half year old. We got pregnant the very first time we tried without me really tracking ovulation . I had just gotten off birth control after being on it for seven years. Now we have been trying and he has been diagnosed with varicocele . We have been trying for four months. Should we be concerned a out the diagnosis? He is turning 34 this weekend. | Hello, Thank you for posting your worries on this forum. I will try as much as possible to elaborate on this issue as it is very sensitive and normally you need to discuss this with your doctor. They occur in 15-20% of all males. Usually diagnosed in males between 15-30 years and rarely above 40. Varicocele can be harmless, but in many cases it can cause infertility and pain. Although there are studies showing improvement in sperm quality in 57%, there are also studies showing that the regular surgery has no significant effect on infertility. Thus the surgery may not improve fertility and the patient will need to undergo a non-invasive treatment However researches show that if the treatment is performed adequately, both sides by interventional radiology procedure or by microsurgery, sperm production can be restored even in men without sperm cells at all (azospermia). Chances are, if your husband meets a specialist early enough either an interventional radiologist or a urologist he could get his condition corrected soon enough and fertility could be restored. hope this helps | |
Suggest treatment for cough with excess mucus and breathing difficulty
Hi I m a 25 year old wife and a mother of 3 about a month ago I had a really bad sinus infection and ever sents then at night when I cough I m out of breath and have to sit up and cough it all out excess mucus comes out with black specks in it but not when I blow my nose help me please | U needs to be evaluated more..get ur chest xray, pulmonary function test & sos CT chest &consult any pulmonologist. As in some conditions of chest, sinusitis coexist. & also take regular steam inhalations for ur sinus secretions make thinned out. & if no chest conditions are found, sos sinus surgery can also be performed, if extensive sinuses involved & repeated sinusitis occuring. | |
How to treat primary AL amyloid?
My husband has Primary AL Amyloid; he had a stem cell transplant in March 2011 but the disease returned in November 2011. He has began treatments with valcade; mephalan & steroids every week since end of December. He recently had to have a transfusion because of low platelets & his breathing is really bad because of added problem of COPD. It doesn t seem like chemo treatments are working & they may have to lower dosage? Will this increase risk of disease getting worse? Does Amyloid hurt when things are working to keep it at bay? | Hello, He is having a relapse and dose should not be reduced. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track. Continue the current line of management.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
I have a question about a false positive pregnancy test. I have taken 8 tests over the past week and all of them have been positive. I also have pcos and am on clomid. My appt. With my doctor is Friday. I am just worried about ovarian cysts and false positive pregnancy tests. Is it possible that this is what is going on? | Hallow Dear,The urine pregnancy tests detect the raised levels of a hormone hCG which is produced by a tissue called as Chorionic tissue. This belongs to the baby. If during your treatment you are not receiving any hCG preparation, the positive tests do indicate pregnancy. The incidence of false negative tests is known in earlier period; however, the incidence of false positive results, that too 8 times is highly unusual. Now that it is more than a week that your tests are showing positive results, I would recommend you to get ultrasonography done which will give you direct visual evidence of the status of your pregnancy. I hope this should get rid of your dilemma about your pregnancy. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
How to treat joint pain?
Dear doctor. My mother feel very painfull at the shoulder joints and pelvic joint, sometimes it was also come with mild fever, the lab findings show asto titer positif, her doctor prescribed mtx 3tab once a week, dos the asto titers colerate, and what about mtx treament. Tq very much | Methotrexate will cause anemia and should be supplemented with folic acid As aslo titre is positive, I suggest you get other investigations like CRP,ESR,Ra factor also | |
How can elevated SGPT levels be treated?
hello sir! my SGPT level is 102IU/L and my plasma glucose random is 121mg/ dL.... I have problem in my penis head...itching in penis head and itching in lower side in penis foreskin... there are some samall red rashes on my penis head and lower side of penis foreskin,,due to which itiching occurs on my penis head......please give any suggestion ... what i shall do to normal my SGPT level hai to away this itching | Hi, You have two different issues which have no correlation with each other. For high SGPT you need to investigate with HBsAg estimation, HCV estimation, USG abdomen scan for primary work up. The rash and itch in penis head, foreskin could be due to fungal balanoposthitis. For that antifungal cream can be applied over that. I suggest you consult a physician for a detailed evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician |
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