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What causes sharp chest pain?
I am 30 years old and am on bystolioc for high blood pressure. Since last Thursday I have been having a sharp pain in the center of my chest everytime I bend over. I exercise 3 times a week doing Zumba. I wonder if this is a muscle issue or heart related. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since you are hypertensive, we should first rule out heart diseases for your chest pain. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart related diseases. Musculoskeletal pain due to zumba dancing is more likely in your case. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise (like zumba) for few days. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid movements causing pain. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How to treat a swollen knee for a pneumonia affected person?
the outer right side of my right knee is swollen and causes my calf to cramp severely(mid to right side) when i extend my leg fully or retract my fully the cramping feeling stops and is replaced by a dull ache i had pneumonia a couple of days ago and had to sleep sitting in a chair one morning i woke up and it was unbearable any ideas what it could be and any suggestions on treatment(i am currently using lineament wrapping it and a heating pad (separately not any of them at the same time) | Hi...Your knee pain is because of your tight butt muscles pulling up the non contractile illio tibial band... the band is attached to the outer side of your knee slightly below the knee....When this gets tight your calf muscle will get tighter too as it induced spasm due to its attachment...so every time you bend and extend your knee you feel stiff and very painful knee...when you walk on this stiff knee it demands a lot of strength...and gets fatugyeceasily onvtop of it you are in antibiotics to combat pneumonial infection lose micronutrients resulting in cramps...I recommend you to..Increase your water intake..Take good diet...Apply ice frequently in the outer asect if your knee...15 mins for ever 2 hours..Keep it wrapped in compression bandage...If somebody is there for your help ask them to knead in your calf especially over the outer calf and outer side of thigh especially lower part near the thigh..it will be tender and follow this up with icing....keep your legs flexible..keep stretching your calf... Hamstrings..and your gluteus.. frequently...once you are out of pneumonia then you can begin with stability exercises for your gluteus and knee..this will prevent the problem. in future..Hope this is helpful for you...Kindly revert back in case you need further clarification . | |
What causes loss of memory and problems with speech and vision?
I am trying to make an appointment but am unsure of the direction 30 yrs ago my skull was crushed due to a dui driver my plate was or should I say covered the sinus wall which were obliterated I have been having problems the last few years with speech ,vision not being able to remember very important events weeks later and this is only getting worse where should I direct my search and thank you for the asst. | in my opinion u should consult neuropsychologist for memory evaluation meanwhile cognitam 400 mg can be taken dailyb complex dauly memory aids like making lists/ daily schedule read something / listen to something in the mo6 then try to recall them in the evending | |
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 can cause redness in vagina?
My daughter is 18 months old, her vagina seems red instead of pink, and she is experiencing some discomfort. there is no diaper rash on the outside skin. There are no other symptoms, lumps, extra, but she keeps letting me know that it is hurting her. I am concerned because i don't see anything except that her vagina is a red. | Hello, I just read your query.The possible cause behind redness of vagina might be due to infection or some injury. Urinary tract infection can be reason behind it. * So you can go to a nearby pediatrician and ask for the need of urine routine examination and he will also do the clinical examination too for local injury or any infection. Once the proper diagnosis will be made, you will get the proper treatment.* I hope you find my answer helpful. Thank you. | |
How can chest pain caused by injury be treated?
19 y/o female 110 lbsI, no significant medical bg. was hit in the chest with a blunt object right above my left breast about 1 week ago. Now when I breathe in too deeply, sneeze, cough, or move my left arm in a certain way, I feel discomfort/pain. The pain comes from sneezing. Also now there is quarter-size bump and the pain travels to my armpit/side area at certain times. When I press down on the bump I feel some pain. It is a hard bump but no bruising. When my chest got hit I felt winded. Thank you for any answers | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You had blunt chest trauma and symptoms you are having at present are due to musculoskeletal injury after such trauma. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, swelling and pain will subside with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How can pregnancy be successfully achieved?
What is the best way to get pregnant. We ve been trying hard for one year.. I am also under the care of an obgyne..and still not get one..I took medicines and some injections for my follicles..my husband s sperm count is very good and normal..I hope u can help me..thank u. | Hallow Dear,Since your husband's sperm count is very good, one issue is sorted out. Now considering failure to conceive for one year, you will have to undergo certain evaluations to assess your fertility capacity. 1. Evidence for Ovulation: Ovulation can easily be assessed by ultrasonography and home kit. However, initial evidence by ultrasonography has many advantages. It provides direct visual evidence of egg release. Moreover, we can see the size of the follicle before it released egg. Follicle of the size between 18 mm and 21 mm size produce healthiest eggs who have better possibility of successful pregnancy. Also it provides information about lining of the uterus (endometrium). Endometrium of thickness between 9 mm and 14 mm is most conducive for successful implantation of the fertilized ovum. Once you locate the day of ovulation, sexual activity can be planned on and around the day of egg release. Microscopic study of the endometrium in the second half of menstrual cycle also can provide evidence of ovulation. Hysteroscopy gives the visual impression of endometrium and then biopsy of the endometrium can be taken for microscopic study. Hysteroscopy will also give information about any abnormalities, diseases or adhesions in the uterine cavity. Hormonal study like FSH, LH, Progesterone, Oestrogen and Prolactin can throw a light on the function of the genital system. 2. Patency of the reproduction tract can be assessed by Hysterosalpingography in which X-ray of the uterus and tubes is done after filling radio-opaque dye in the uterus. Laparoscopy also can give this information. Laparoscopy also provides information about the external appearance of the internal genital organs. If any issue is detected, it will have to be treated accordingly. If all the findings are within normal limits and still you fail to conceive, then it becomes an unexplained infertility when Artificial Reproductory Technique may have to be followed. Please report to an Infertologist. I hope this should help you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
Has esophageal cancer, undergone radiation and chemotherapy. What treatment can give energy?
My brother has stage 3/4 esophageal cancer and has undergone radiation and chemo therapy . He t is 50 years old. He has one or two good days per week when he can get out of bed, but most other days he can t manage enough energy to get out of bed. A couple of my siblings who live in the same city as him feel that he should have more energy and think about the many people who seem to be able to function through treatments. He finished his treatments about 4 months ago. I think that treatment can affect people differently. Is it fairly normal for the exhaustion to affect some for this long. Certainly his pain and emotional worry are contributing. | how is his food intake- able to take solids or liquids only. if the thers is problem to take both he should consult surgoen for other ways of feeding. he should take high protien, high carbohydrate food. Many food formulas are availble. it is better he should try some of those , continue what he likes. soups either vegitable or nov veg can be give and they are easily digestable also. our aim with him is to give less quntity, frequent times , high caloric food . he should take small amount, of food in many times (not three times, large amount at a time , usually our habit of food intake). | |
What could it be if had sudden semen discharge when sitting?
I am an 18 year old man from New York... I was just sitting down on the computer when I noticed a wet feeling on my bottom, I went to the bathroom to go wipe and when I looked on the toilet paper there was a clear-yellowish liquid on it that looked and smelled like semen. This just happened a few minutes ago for the first time, what could it be and is it normal? | HelloI share your concernIt's not normal, it might be a urethral discharge which is suggestive of infection or inflammation of the genitourinary tract.I would advise you for a battery of tests like urine culture and sensitivity test as well as urine routine and microscopy test.Have plenty of fluids, maintain good hygieneThanks for your question, if you can write back to more relevant information, I will be able to tell you even more precisely.Best wishes | |
What causes legs to be bony?
Hi doc im 26 years old and my legs are so bony compared to my upper body im so embarrassed with my legs at an angle in the mirror my hips go in as if the outline of my pelvic bone there s very little fat and when laying on my side when I lift up my leg I see no hamstring muscle my I can t leave my room because of my insecurities. Its so hard to go to work each day because I know every bodies looking at me and my upper body is so normal and full not fat average build with muscle and my legs are sticks with no butt at all im confused because I haven t. Always been like this when I was younger I was very normal and now I hate being me please help | HelloWelcome to HCMI have read your query and I want to bring some points for your understanding.Body weight and fat distribution in the body are genetically determined factors as one moves from one phase of life to other so does our body shape. Being genetically determined doesn't mean one cannot do anything about it.So my recommendation is to start an exercise programme and meticulously follow it. It's a slow step in developing the body to desired shape and the most fruitful one. For exercising different group of lower limb muscle either start at home work out or join a gym.Exercise will not only help your lower torso but also help in shaping upper body and will redistribute fat.Healthy foods- Dietary intake is of utmost importance since fast foods can lead to central or abdominal fat deposition which may further hamper your state. Intake of proteins is desired by the body during strengthening to build up new tissues.Be confident of yourself and carry yourself with attitude. It's something that matters most and above all. don't judge yourself by the eyes of others.Try out these above tips and forget what the world thinks about you. You are always welcomed by our team at HCM for any issueFor any further query/second opinion follow me at HCMRegardsDr.Sumit Chawla | |
How to treat staphylococcus infection symptoms?
Hello, I am a 35 yr old male 160 pounds, 15 years ago I had a severe staph infection that left my right groin area sensitive to stress and lack of sleep. I have been experiencing slight tingling in feet and hands. I experience very occasional slight vertigo. My armpits sometimes feel sore, slight tenderness in lymph nodes in groin with no swelling. I also have a slightly swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck and right side of neck is sore with no apparent swollen lymph nodes | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Whole of your problem is not related to the staphylococcus infection.It is the mixture of various problems.I suggest you to take tab. cetrizine and vitamin B complex for tingling and itching. Take betahistine for vertigo, and tab cefixime for infection. Please take the above medication under your doctors guidance.This all drugs gives you a symptomatic relief. But exact cause of all this things should be investigated and treated accordingly.Please do culture and sensitivity from the sore area. Once sensitivity report will come you can take the treatment as per the report. This will make you eligible for change in antibiotics from cefixime to sensitive one.Please maintain good hygiene this will treat you as equally as taking antibiotics.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. | |
Is there any home remedy for improving immunity ?
does anyone know any home remedies for back pain or can only advise to go to doctor and take medicines? home remidies for clear skin ??? home remidies for better immunity ?? All the advice i have been getting is to go to doctor .i have gone to thousands of doctors eaten thousands medicines but nothin g happens temproray relief only. i think they are clueless as to what they are treating !!! | Dear Home remedies for back pain include hot fomentation , application of sesame oil to which cloves cinnamone dried ginger is fried. internally have sonth with ashwagandha. For skin haldi chandan locally internally balanced diet neem giloya for immunity all nuts milk beet root fruits herbs ashwagandha aamla giloya. | |
Q. Is it true that moles in soles of feet are cancerous ones?
Hi doctor, I have a small freckle about 3-4 mm on the side of my foot. It is not different from my skin in appearance. It just seems to be a brown blemish. I think, I have it for a number of years and now I am a bit anxious about what it could be. Thank you. | Hi. The brown spot on your foot could be a mole or lentigine (attachment removed to protect patient identity) as it has been there for long. They are just harmless. You need not worry unless you have a change in its size and color or a family history of skin cancer. You may consult your dermatologist to magnify the spot and look for undesirable changes. For further information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes pain in shoulder and upper right arm?
Hello, I feel a pain in my shoulder to my upper right arm when I am hiking. it is not due to my backpack..I lightened the load and the pain still happened. I just joined a gym for the winter season and same thing happened when I was working on my upper body strength. I called my doctor and she wants to see me right away. What could be the problem? | you need to follow the advice of the doctor as well please undergo some special Tet for cervical region and focus on strenthing the trapezius muscle and upper limb muscles. | |
What causes lower abdominal pain?
I had an ultra sound today for possible gallstones. When the tech was filming my right side I felt a sharp pain when she pressed hard. A few hours later I began getting a very sharp pain on my lower right abdomen. When I lift my right leg up a bit it hurts more. The pain has been going on for about 4 hours now. | HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your questionFor pain your doctor would prescribe Tab Buscopan.Cause of pain lower abdomen would be-Stone in K U B (kidney,ureter,bladder ) area -Acute AppendicitisPain increased on lifting Right Leg indicate AbscessAlways mention your Age,Gender, (Menstrul history in female)UltrasoundHemogramUrinalysisYour doctor would exam abdomen for correct diagnosisAfter investigations your doctor treat you betterIn females it could be Ectopic pregnancy,PID(Pelvic inflammatory disease)Thanks | |
Does ice tea cause vertigo?
I have been drinking a lot of ice tea and recently had an episode of Veritgo. Went to an ENT, test normal. Went to a Balance/Dizziness Center for a vestibular test - normal. Wondering if tea causes levels of iron to drop, affecting the blood to make me dizzy? | No. Ice tea can't cause dizziness but low haemoglobin definitely can cause dizziness. many study shows that even ice tea related with good cardiac health and vascular health... still you are getting giddiness even consulting many doctor please stop and look that it stops or not ? if no then u can continue with ice tea and will require evaluation for dizziness like tilt table test and autonomic neuropathy evaluation. | |
Have nausea and vomiting, have hiatal hernia. Have had endoscopies. Go back to gastroenterologist?
I have been going to a gastroenterologist for nausea and vomiting on and off for 10 years. The past several months it has gotten worst. I have had an endoscopy, gastric emptying study and an Upper GI with small bowel follow through. Everything keep coming back negative except for a hiatal hernia. Could this be the reason why I have the nausea and vomiting along with sometimes diarrhea? | HiThanks for writing inNeed to have some details about your lifestyle before I can help you outGive me the details of your dietry habits ?What is your job profile ?Are you used to smoking and/or alcohol ?Is there any amount of stress in your day to day activities ?Get back to me with these replies and I will try to sort your issueAlso attach any reports that you haveRegards | |
How can i get pregnant while suffering from PCOS?
Hello i am 24 year women4 yers i have get married ,trying for a baby.But doctor tell me i have affected by pcos.so please tell me to get pregant.also doctor advice me to take mediceine obimet sr 500.is it safe.I am eagerly want to know all this.please suggest me | Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) PCOS is not a major disease.2) You can conceive even if you have PCOS.3) Obemet SR 500 will help you to increase chances of relaease of egg and help in pregnancy.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol | |
How to ease pain in my right arm?
for days i've had pain on my right arm, down to my elbow, lifting and such, stretching I thought would help but it only made it worse, today I found a small lump on my collarbone, quite small, but when I touch it the surronding area gets painful, any ideas? | is this lump superfacial or deep seated it should be examined,do you have any other lumps in your body it may be just lipoma wich is not a big concern and its not related to upper arm pain | |
Cause and cure for holes on back molars
hello i have a question about my teeth, my two back molars on both sides have small holes that are showing a very dark color on my right upper back molar there is a exposed hole i can put the tip of my tongue through it is very jagged when i put my tongue inside of the hole i can feel part of my tooth that is attached to my gum all the holes are showing a very dark gray almost black color. could you please give me a explaination as to what is happening to my teeth i am very worried | helloo...read through ur query...these black discolouration are just dental caries....it has gone deeper thats why ur tooth part is gone dark..but nothing to worry in that it can be fixed..go to your dentist he will do root canal treatment on necessary tooth and other teeth which is not that deep he will fill it with cement...he will tka ean xray and see which all teeth requires root canal filling...nothing to worry in this at all...be happy and smile...have a great day!! | |
Using loette oral contraceptive, stopped and started again, vaginal spotting. Normal symptoms?
Hi, I am on Loette oral contraceptive and I am experiencing some blood spotting. Is this normal? I was using the same pill for about 6 months, when I had no spotting at all. I then stopped using the pill for a while and have started again now. This time I am experiencing the spotting. I am a 26 year old married women. Please advise. | Hello Thanks for the query. It is a common side effect while on oral contraceptives, to have some kind of irregular spotting. Also, it is more common during the first month of pill use, and particularly, as you mentioned, when you stop the pills and resume again after a gap. So do not worry about it. Please take the pills on time, do not miss pills and see to it that you are not taking any other medications which affect the efficacy of oral contraceptive pills. Moreover, you should have regular follow up with your health care provider to rule out any other problems which cause spotting. Take care | |
Q. I have been unbearably itchy with little plaque rashes. What can be done?
Hello doctor, For two weeks, I have been unbearably itchy. I had a rash to go along with it that looked more like little plaque rashes but those have faded now. I am left with super itchy skin that bumps up when I itch but fades away after a while. The itching is driving me insane. I have seen two doctors and they have no clue what is going on, just that it is not contagious because my husband and kids do not have it. | Hi. In my opinion, you are having urticaria as your rash came along with itching and then disappeared. You should note if something you have taken after which this itching has started like drugs, meat, expired poultry product, some insect bite reaction and even artificial food flavors also start this. I know it is hard to notice. Please avoid any perfumes, and contact with pets as much as you can. What is the pattern of itch? Does it occur at night only or get aggravated at night? Moreover, please send the picture of your lesions if possible. I suggest tablet Cetirizine 10 mg at night for 10 days. Apply Calamine lotion twice daily. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What is the life expectancy of a person with 90% heart failure?
Hello my name is Tito. I have ischemic cardiomyopathy with a AICD placement for about 4 years do to a very bad cold that I cought in the summer. My lungs got filled up with water and my legs where swalling. The doctor said I lost 90 percent of my heart function. I want to say that i walk and run about 2 allmost 3 miles twice a week, my diet is not that great. I wanted to no what is my life exspectancy to live having this sickness | Dear Tito. It's difficult to define a "life expectancy" with the datas you refer. But i can say you that if you have correct therapy and life style, and you see a cardiologist regularly, you can have a good quality of life. It would also be very important a phisical rehab therapy if your heart function is so depressed | |
How can I get rid of rashes on the face without being addicted to any medicines ?
Hi, I was using momate steroidfor an year as it made my skin look good but then I realised that my skin is dependent on that ointment. I showed it to a derma and she suggested eldercoid and I have been using Eldercoid (a baby steroid) every alternate day for an year. however, I still see that the dependency is still the same if I donot apply eldercoid one night or maximus 2 nights I get the rashes back on my face . You can call them eczema . Kindly suggest something that can help me get rid of the dependency. I dont use too many creams its just the sunscreen in the morning that I apply. | Hii. You should not use steroids for skin 'to look good' steroid are harmful for skin if it is used without indication. u can stop steroid in a tapering mode. and can apply tacrolimus for few days and than stop all .. take a specific treatment according to your need ... | |
Q. Please give a brief idea about drugs used for general anesthesia during septoplasty.
Hello doctor, My question is about a septoplasty operation for anesthesia. Doctor says I need this operation but I am scared of the anesthesia. Mostly scared about awareness and being paralyzed. Can someone give me a brief summary of drugs used during general anesthesia for a septoplasty? Is it possible to not be given a muscle relaxant, or paralyizng drug? If I were to be given a paralyzing drug how long would it last? | Hello. First of all, you need not get scared about getting general anesthesia for your surgery (septoplasty). For your surgery, general anesthesia is the best option for anesthetizing you. One more point is that you need not be afraid about awareness and being paralyzed since your anesthetist will administer drugs at the correct dose which will prevent you from having awareness during surgery. While administering general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist would be administering drugs (eg. Propofol) which will first put you into a deep sleep, further he may also administer opioids (eg. Morphine) so that you would not be having pain during and after surgery. Thirdly, he would also add an inhalational agent (eg. Sevoflurane) to keep you in deep sleep (anesthesia) so that you will not be aware during the whole period of surgery. For septoplasty, administering muscle relaxants for putting an endotracheal tube into your trachea for administering anesthesia is one of the safe options for administering anesthesia. I would advise you to have less anxiety about muscle relaxants since it is best to have it for our surgery. most of the anesthesiologists are experts in using muscle relaxants for administering general anesthesia so the complications due to muscle relaxants are very less in experienced hands. There are different muscle relaxants based on their duration of action. Your anesthesiologist would be using the right muscle relaxant (usually drug will of short duration) for you. Once the surgery is over, the effect of muscle relaxant will also be over based on its duration of action. The anesthesiologist will administer an antidote type of drug to reverse the effect of muscle relaxant. Relax before you go for surgery, do not worry about the complications due to anesthesia like awareness and muscle relaxant. Your anesthesiologist will administer safe general anesthesia for you. | |
How can leg ache at night be treated?
My left leg bothers me at night. I try not to sleep on left side because that seems to make it ache more. There is no redness and pain on touch. Doctor thought it was bursitis and put an injection in. It was much better for a month. Now after riding for awhile in car and touring factory walking on cement, pain is back. After sitting for awhile I have trouble and limp for a few steps when starting to walk. What else can I try? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Where is the exact pain? Left leg pain may be due to bursitis or arthritis or tendinitis, etc. You may need to take X-ray of left leg concerning part of involvement. You may use pain killer medication, antioxidant, and cold and warm compression are also useful. Take rest, if symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the armpit
I have a history of hidradentitis supporativa. I have had painful cysts in my armpit before but this time it is a lot worse. It has gotten worse overnight, no drainage and very painful. It has gotten to the point where I can t really lift my arm. Do I go to the ER or wait for it to drain? What are the risks involved? | Hi,Dear,Good evening from INDIA.Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your case -is--Multiple boils of the apocrine glands of the armpits-(Acne Inversa)Treatment-follow these-few important health tips-a-I and D -lancing to relieve the pointing boil-like nodules.b-ER needs to be consulted before it complicates more.c-NSAIDs d-Antibioticse-there are many special treatments for those which dont respond and heal.@Hope this would resolve your worrisome query.Welcome for any further query in this regard,and would love to help you to resolve this problem till it is solved to your satisfaction.@I would take opportunity to request you to Write strong recommendations promoting my services for the benefit of my new and old patients at HCM clinic.Wishing you fast recovery..!!Have a Good Day.With Regards ,Dr.SAVASKAR M.N.Super-specialist in NCCD-Non-Curable Chronic Disorders and Rejuvenation therapies in tissue and organ failures. | |
Will taking Duphaston have any side effects in a pregnancy?
Hi doctor, I am 26 yrs old. Have mild PCOS. have concieved before. Due to lack of growth in pregnancy, I had to do D&C. Now again ttc. Doctor gave me duphaston to have from day 24 for 4 days (1-0-1). Is it okay in taking this. Wil it have any side effect in pregnancy? and on stopping the pill after 4 days, will the pregnancy have any issue if I am pregnant? i.e. will the hormone level fall or something? | Hi, I think you can take duphaston from day 16 itself for 10 days. It helps in supporting the implantation. There are no side effects. You can do a pregnancy test after completing duphaston tablets. If positive you can continue taking it. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Had Seizure. Underwent MRI. Suggested to take levipil.Any side effect?
good evening doctor! i had a seizure nearly 2 months back and i went to the doctor and the doctor did not put me on any medication but told me to take certain precautions and told me to live a disciplined life,that is taking food at the right time and proper sleep.but,i did not follow his advice and after nearly 20 days i had a second seizure.now the doctor has advised me to go for an MRI.according to the MRI report it states Elevated T2 Relaxometry of bilateral hippocampi. after seeing the report the doctor has advised me to take LEVIPIL (750mg) for a period of time.i wanted to know whether my case is serious and how long should i take this medicine.i have read that LEVIPIL has many side effects like hair loss and skin pigmentation.i am really worried about that.kindly please help me doctor. waiting for your response,thank you. Rohit Titus | Hi Rohit, Thank you for posting your query. First of all, let me assure you that epilepsy is not a serious disease, and responds well to medical treatment. If you can upload the MRI reports, it would be useful. Levipil (levetiracetam) is among the safest anti-epileptic drugs and there is no need to worry about its side effects. At least 2-3 years of medications are necessary. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com | |
What causes headache, anxiety and blurred vision?
Hi I’ve had a really stressful time lately, I’ve had daily headaches pretty much and a lot of anxiety like symptoms that come and go with it. I noticed a week or so ago that one of my eyes was blurry/hazy and sensitive to light, it didn’t really bother me all that much as it went back to normal within a few days- a week. I noticed yesterday that the same thing is happening to my other eye now I was born half blind in one eye so my vision in this eye is usually kind of pixilated/ blurry but still seeable at times, I’ve spent my whole life like this, I woke up a few days ago quite dizzy and I’m wondering if that was because of my eye? I’m a little concerned about it as I’m scared it won’t go back to normal seeing that that eye was already very bad. Is it normal for this to happen? | Hi, Your symptoms point out towards migraine attacks. But you should also test for glaucoma. I would suggest you to consult a neurologist as well as an ophthalmologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes green bowel movements in a child?
I m concerned about my 3 month old son....he has had green, smelly bowel movements now for over a week.... he was diagnosed with thrush over 2 weeks ago (still has it but is taking medicine for this)...I thought maybe it was due to the medicine but...now I m wondering if he has a virus of some sort? or...could he be lactose intolerant ? I breastfeed and bottlefeed him. Any ideas what this could be? | Hello. I just read through your question.The color you describe is not abnormal, as long as the baby is otherwise ok. You do not have to change the diet, or anything else. | |
Why does one need frequent blood transfusions?
a friend of mine is getting blood transfusion 5 times a week because he says there is an imortant ingredient in his blood missing. he doesnt disclose anything. i apprehend that could it be some kind of cancer? why else would you need transfusion five times a week? | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion your friend is having thalassemia.It is the condition where haemoglobin formation is not completed. So always there is deficiency of haemoglobin.In severe case of it this causes very low haemoglobin. This require compulsory blood transfusion.I think your friend is in this stage so it requires a blood transfusion. It is not contagious disease so you do. Of have to worry for it.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. | |
Why am i getting pain in my ankles fixed with plate and screws?
Hi,14 months ago a kangaroo hit me on my motorcycle, smashing my tibia and fibula about 1 1/2" above my right ankle. I have had a plate with screws on both bones. I have done physio and other exercises but my leg still ache's after I have been on it for a few hours, and more when I put socks and shoes on. Sometimes I cannot walk for a few minutes as the pain is so bad..Any ideas as towhat might be causing it. | Hi Local pain after a fracture is normal. Sometimes it can last several years but if really bothersome, I would advise you to get an x-ray of right lower Tibio-fibula done and see whether there is any local swelling.Regards | |
How long does zicam and franxit take to cure panic disorder?
hello sir, i am suffering panic disorder since last three year. i done so many report for heart like ECG, 2D echo. After 2 D echo result, I have Mild MVP.I am taking franxit & Zicam 0.25 & Paradise give by my Psychiatrist.So i want to Know that can i out from Panic disorder b'coz this problem is continueus increase.Can zicam 0.25 & franxit take long time make habitate for this medicine? | Hello.The prescription of Clonazepam is appropriate, but to treat panic disorder there are drugs more suitable than Flupentixol, for example Paroxetine or Escitalopram.Go to your doctor to evaluate replace Flupentixol.I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) | |
Does high SGPT result in muscle pain?
Hi!I am 27 years old, I have joint and muscle pain, so i decided to have a laboratory test to check my uric acid, my results are all normal except for my SGPT elevated to 92, and I am alarmed how to lower it? Does the muscle pain related to my high SGPT result? | Hi, SGPT value of 92 is not at all significant and does not indicates any disease condition. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Having PCOS, have two children, not had periods since 15 months. natural remedies?
Vitamin D3 5000 IUs ... is it will help my PCOS? I don t want to take pill .. it did effect me in someway. I would like to be nature way to do without pill. I just discoved that I have PCOS last thursday without know them about. I did success with two pregenices before. Now I am struggling to get my peroid back after second child. It already passed 1 1/2 years no periods. | Hi,,if the periods have been quite regular for a number of years and then suddenly stop or the cycle becomes frequently interrupte,it denotes adebilitated and devitalised condition of the system.causes towards the condition are anaemia,worry,grief,fright or other serious emotional disturbance etc.you should have three meals aday of fresh juicy fruits like apples,pears,grapes,papaya,orange etc.you should boil one spoon carrot seeds in one glass of water for 5 to 6 minuts and take itfor 5 days in early morning,it is very beneficial for this.sesame seeds are also use like this.warm hip bath is also regulates the menstrual disorders.take care | |
Suggest remedy for persistent cough and chest pain
I had a fundoplication and hiatus hernia op 4 months ago. I have been having a pain in the middle of my chest which gets worse if I bend down, run, walk fast or carry any shopping. It seems to be getting worse. (It feels heavy, like a weight or sometging lodged) I sweat more, and in the last 2 weeks developed a cough that I have never had before. I also have a constant ache about 3 inches (and a little to the left) below the chest pain. Could this be related to the operation and should I see my doctor? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor for all these symptoms. You are mostly having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related symptoms. Hiatus hernia is known cause for this. Surgical correction of Hiatus hernia is not always sufficient for symptomatic relief. You need to follow these lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Take combination of pantoprazole and domperidone. 5. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for lumps under the armpits
MY daughter has found five lumps under her armpits right where you shave and they are hard and the size of marbles. She just had a checkup last week and they said she was ok. She has had ovarian cancer and uterus cancer and lymp nodes, they were all removed about five years ago. But, she has been fine since then. Is this anything we should be conerned about? She did talke to a doctor that said it is probably a cyst. But, she kind of dismissed it. can we get a free answer or do we have to pay for this? | Hi,Dear,Good Morning.Thanks for the query to my HCM online- clinic .I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion your armpit lumps are not cancerous and have no relation to the Cervical and Uterine Cancers of your daughter.-Cause of the Lumps-These armpit lumps-are the-Chronic furuncles with Cystic Changes with infected fluid in it-due to the infection -post-shaving of the armpit and the use of sprays and improper armpit hygien.-Treatment -a-Consult A ER Surgeon.b-Antibiotics for 5 days, c-With NSAIDs would regress these lumps.If need be -these chronic furuncle-abscesses need to be drained properly-which is a remote possibility. -Alerts/ Warning for you-Plz consult your ER-Surgeon doctor and take treatment ASAP-is the Advise from me.-Hope this would resolve your worry-some query.Wellcome again to HCM .Have a good day. | |
Why do I have throat pain? Why irregular period? Have mild MR and moderate MS. Relate them?
hi Doctor, I am 38 years old. I have throat pain for past 15 days. For 5 months i have been suffering from irregular periods. Previously also, regular but for every 45days. My TSH previously was 7. yesterday when i checked, it is 0.15. For past 2 months I got regular periods, when i used homeo medicine. Now I didn t get periods. I have mild MR and moderate MS also. Please guide me. Esther | hi throat pain, that means, sore throat in childhood can predispose to rheumatic valvular heart disease..but a fresh throat pain may be of different origin..consult an ENT specialist..irregular periods may be due to hypothyroidism which now got corrected..still consult a gynaecologist as you did not regain periods..its a matter whether its early menopause..regarding thyroid replacement, I have no idea about homeo medicine..if its working, its ok..have a good health | |
What could cause elevated bilirubin level?
Good morning....I have been diagnosed with high bilirubin levels, I have a whole body itch, bumps that started out as 1 on the testicle then spread from the testicles to the penis, then the bottom, legs, chest and back. Can these bumps and persistent itching be connected to the high bilirubin level? Thank you | hi.noted history of elevated bilirubins, itchiness and bumps on different body parts. it is possible that you have an infection or obstruction (can be due to a gallstone disease or tumor lesions) somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree. this can cause the high bilirubin levels and itchiness (due to increase deposit of bile salts on your skin). bumps may be a secondary reaction due to scratching or manipulation when itching, otherwise, could be dermatologic in origin. it is best if consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for complete physical examination and clinical evaluation. other diagnostics (such as ultrasound, ct-scan, liver function tests, blood counts, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
What could cause hard lump at the center of the sternum?
HI I have a small, hard lump slightly of centre at the end of my sterum, If i look down while breathing out and pulling my tummy in its quite obvious, its noticeable. Its not attached to skin by seems to be on the process thing where last ribs meet. | Thanks for your question on HCM.By your description and history, I think you are talking about xiphoid process.It is terminal part of sternum and in some individual, it is separate bone and can gives feeling of hard lump on touch.So mostly it is xiphoid process of sternum.So no need to worry much for this as it is normal thing.But better to rule out other things by ultrasound examination of local part.If ultrasound is normal then no need to worry for this thing.It is normal xiphoid process. | |
Suggest remedies for mood swings and loss of sleep during pregnancy
hi, so I m 39 weeks as of tomorrow, I m crying for no reason, can t sleep, and would like to know if it would be better or worse for me to try and put myself into labor? I should also mention as horrible as I feel about it I smoke about 1/2 pack a day (which is cut from over full pack) and last OB appointment baby weighed in at 5 lbs 15 oz. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. First of all I should request you to stop the smoking because it is going to harm your child, your body as well as your psychological problems like depression and anxiety. You are already stressed. From the given symptoms, you are suffering from pre-natal depression. It can interfere with a woman's ability to care for herself during her pregnancy. You may be less able to follow medical recommendations, as well as sleep and eat properly. The condition can also put you at risk for greater use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs that can harm you and your developing baby.Evidence suggests that many antidepressant medicines are safe for treating depression during pregnancy, and will not harm your growing baby, at least according to the results from short-term studies. You should discuss the possible risks and benefits of antidepressants with your doctor. If necessary, he or she should also be able to refer you to a mental health specialist. Don't worry. You will be able to face the delivery as scheduled. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for stage 4 cirrhosis
my brother in law has stage 4 cirrosis hes yellow adema in legs eye lids are swelling skin tears bruising i dont think much more than a week should i just keep himwarm and comfortable eating very little and still having bowel movements and urine looks like coffee | Hi welcome to health care magic... According to history your brother in law having state four cirrhosis so high mortality and condition is very bad just now in history.. For edema he might prescribed diuretic like furosemide.... If needed for portal hypertension beta blocker can be given... If possible in emergency situation TIPSS like less invasive procedure can be done... Give him grined Carrot and spinach juice daily... Take care Advise : Follow gastroenterologist or physician advise according to examination... | |
Is dimple hole below the back near anus of an infant serious?
Hi doc my newly born son will b 3months old on the 4th we recently went for his 1month review and to get his 1st injections the gp notised that he had a dimple hole jst below his back and in his bum crack could u giv me some advise is it haredatry within the family, could it be seriouse | Hello This problem is called sacral dimple. it is a rare congenital malformation which is simple to severe in forms. The lower the dimple is to anus mildest it is. However the spine has to be checked for internal defect beneath skin with x ray and an ultrasound is needed to look for kidneys and bladder just to look any associated abnormality. In your case it sèems like it is of mild form though get the above investigations done. | |
What is the pimple like bump on my head that bleeds on scratching?
I have this pimple like bump on my head and it's been in the exact same spot for a while now. I popped it a few weeks. And it is now a large red bump that scabs over. If I scratch it off, it bleeds profusely. The blood flows constantly, and it takes a while to get it to stop. It won't seem to heal. | Hello!Thank you for the query.The bleeding tendency is very characteristic for benign skin lesion like a mole or fibroma. In some cases, scratched mole or irritated mole can turn into malignant lesion. Therefore, I suggest you to consult dermatologist with this issue and consider removal of it.Hope this will help.Regards. | |
Q. There is a painless swelling inside the lips. Could it be a cancer?
Hi doctor, My mother has a swelling inside her lips. It is not painful, and it is not getting healed. She consulted a doctor. The doctor told that the swelling had occurred due to an allergic reaction. Is it cancer? Please suggest. | Hi. Every swelling is not cancer. It can be a fibroma. It occurs due to trauma or biting lips. The second one is a mucocele. It is a swelling of sebaceous glands. It also occurs due to injury or biting. Both are non-cancerous. Please send a picture of it. So that, I can guide you further. Please say whether your mother has a habit of nail-biting. The management depends on the size and nature of the swelling. It may need some drugs or excision. You can consult a dentist and an oral medicine specialist soon for treating it. Please mention about her habits, drug history, and the presence of any sharp tooth in her mouth. | |
What causes pain when lifting arm?
I am a 65 year old male. 5 7 185lbs. I had what was like a crick in my neck for several days and can not lift my arm above my shoulder on my own. The crick is now gone but still cant lift my arm. If I raise it with the other hand there is no pain but when I turn it loose it just falls back down and I can not control it. What is happening? | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, your symptoms seem to be related to nerve compression. A bulging disk (diskal herniation) in the cervical spine may be responsible for this symptomatology. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical check up and some tests: - a cervical spine CT scan- a nerve conduction study (electroneurography). Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
What causes rash around the lip?
i had a tick bit about 6 weeks ago...i have a slight rash around the area, but my blood tests show up negative for lymes....i had lymes several years ago, but the blood test came out negative then....but when treated my symptoms of tiredness, fogginess and muscle aches went away. I am so concerned that it is happening again. Yesterday i started on one side of my mouth (outside lip) is getting wet and the other is not....ugh...any thoughts? | Hi, It's not Lyme disease if your tests are negative. It can be due to the lip or some food allergy, perioral dermatitis causing rashes around the mouth or lips, cheilitis and oral herpes. Get examined by a PCP, get all STD screening tests done, You may need antivirals. In the meantime take antibiotics, Doxycycline, non-sedating antihistamines and vitamin B6, B12 supplements. Stay away from addictions if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for discomfort in my mouth
hi I m 22 male, height 5.10, weight 78kgsI m having a discomfort in my mouth from last two weeks, I dont have much pain but sometimes in the left side of my mouth I have very little pain, there are two small ulcer kinda somethin donno excactly what it is on the upper part of my mouth on both sides. | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.The ulcers on the upper part of your mouth could be due to erupting wisdom teeth on both the sides.It is best to visit your dentist and get an x ray done.Meanwhile you can apply dologel on the affected area twice daily.This will relieve you from irritation and discomfort.Simultaneously do warm saline rinses twice daily.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. | |
22 year old with back pain. On ibuprofen. Do I have pulmonary embolism?
Hi, I m a 22 year old female. I m having some back pain that started a little over a week ago. At first I thought it was a knot in my muscle, then it didn t go away. I ve been taking 4 ibeproferin every six hours and still the pain wont go away. It was really bad when I woke up this morning and could barely get up. I woke up several times coughing and that caused and even more sharp pain. I looked up on Web MD and put my symptoms in and it pointed most likely to pulmonary embolism . I m scared. | Hello, in this question you have not mentioned which area of your back is hurting, is it upper or lower back. PE can mimic back ache (in the upper part of spine), but the pain is more on the front than on the back, there is cough with sputum and often blood can also accompany. The embolus usually arises from the lower limb vessels and after a period of immobilization or major surgery. also your age dosent fit into the risk factors for PE. But other than that there are several other causes of back ache with cough. you should consult a doctor and get your tests done. It can be disc disease or acute spasm also. do not worry. take care. | |
Altered menstruation after taking i pill. Concerned about implantation bleeding. Need to get a pregnancy test?
hie doctori am 21 year oldi hav a regular menstrual cycle of 28 days.had unprotected sex on the 9th day i.e 8/5 of my cycle took an ipill on the 10th day 9/5..i had no side effects of ipill nor withdrawl bleeding.now i have got my periods on the expected date i.e 25/5..bt d bleeding is brownish in colour n scanty n clots..can this be implantation bleedin..?shld i get a pregnancy test done or is ut juat an side effect of ipillmy periods nw have ed date i.e 25/5 | hello,Taking I-pill within first 24 hrs following unprotected sex gives protection more than 95% against unwanted pregnancy.Brownish discharge with clots may indicate early sign of miscarriage. Other reasons are hormonal imbalance, vaginal infection, old blood/ endometrial tissue etc.Here, you need to undergo one blood test for beta-hcg to rule out conception if any. TVS scan is also helpful in early stage.You consult with gynecologist following test report. Practice safe sex in future.Good luck. | |
What does para central disc osteophyte indenting spinal cord mean?
I ve been diagnosed with para central disc osteophyte indenting left side of spinal cord, this is in my C4-5. I have debilitating pain down my left side and some on my right. What does this mean? What is the treatment for this? I have been off work for two weeks due to the chronic pain. I am on pain killers right now, my Dr is sending me to a neurosurgeon. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The spine is made up of an alignment of small bones. These bones have sponge like discs between them and the spinal cord passes along the back of these bones through the spinal canal. Between the bones we also have nerve roots originating in the spinal cord and passing through foramen between bones.You seem to be having discs at C 4 - C 5 level that is protruding between the bones and this protrusion is backwards and causing symptoms. There is also extra bone growth at that level leading to additional pressure on the nerve roots on left side. It might also cause obliteration of lateral recess and neural foraminal compromise. This is leading to pinching of nerves causing severe pain.You require to be examined a neurologist and a MRI of the cervical spine if indicated to know if the nerve are under pressure and the location.There are patients who get relief by doing physiotherapy and taking neurogenic pain relievers. Injections are also given for relief. However this might not always happen. If your pain is severe and not responding to medical treatment then the disc protrusion needs to be removed by doing a small surgery at the cervical neck region. Presently, laser assisted surgical techniques are also available.Wish you a quick recovery. Please do not worry. | |
Can i get pregnant with 'LH-5.80 and FSH-5.20'?
i am 27yrs lady trying for baby for 7 months with no success. I have asked by my doctor to take the hormone test. My periods are regular.I have taken the hormone test at 2nd day of my periods.LH = 5.80mIu/mlFSH = 5.20 mIu/mlProlactne = 6.98 ng/mlIs my hormone levels are normal? My doctor said there is no dependence between LH and FSH.But i heard LH should be less than FSH. Please help | Hi there,Welcome to HCM,Do not worry.Usually the FSH values are almost twice that of LH, if not so then we suspect the women to have a condition called PCOS and do additional hormonal tests and pelvic ultrasound.But in your case what really matters is if you have any other health concerns or not.You should be getting regular period, if your period are not regular then it is more likely that you have PCOS, also having PCOS will make childbearing more difficult. But with just one FSH, LH value you need not worry.Moreover all factors of infertility need to be evaluated after 1 year of trying, but since you have started the evaluation in 7 months you need to do all the tests including your pelvic ultrasound, blood tests including thyroid and prolactin levels. Your partner semen analysis is also essential. Only after complete analysis can a cause for infertility if at all any can be ascertained.Take Folic acid 5 mg while you are trying to conceive.Hope this helps.Regards. | |
Can virus cause sore throat and chest pain?
Yesterday after a long day of teaching ballet and more physical work afterwards I noticed mottling in my legs--around the quads specifically. I was super-tired, went to bed early, and slept for 12 hours. This is way more than usual. Have felt crummy all day today. Lethargy, pain in chest penetrating to upper back, and sore throat. Virus? Something else? I am a healthy 49-y-o athletic dancer/cyclist/swimmer. | HIThanks for posting your query. Yes it seems like a Viral infection only . Most of the viral infections will take 2-3 days to subside but they will subside on their own. My advise to you is hydrate yourself well, do salt water gargling , avoid non veg food . You can take Combiflam and rabeprezole for your chest pain. But if the symptoms persists for more than 3 days then it would be better to consult your doctor. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . | |
Is it possible to have full term pregnancy after laparotomy ?
I WANTED TO KNOW IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE A FULL TERM PREGNANCY AFTER A LAPAROTOMY? | Hi,Dhaliaji, Thanks for query, You mean to say that Laparotomy in the past and now pregnancy is there. If this is there then full term pregnancy is there and normal delivery can take place under expert care. Ok and bye. | |
What causes severe back pain ?
I am 54 years old female with a history of back pain.microdiscectomy december 2008 L5 area which was a success. in the last 2 weeks have had severe back pain down rhs leg and buttock, unable to stand sit or walk, chiroprctor states its a flare up, I cant afford to be off work as dont get paid or the chiroprctor fees, on full pain relief and cold compresses but no relief-have gp appt on friday for unrelated medical problem should I see gp sooner as have type 2 diabetes and right foot numb? | Dear patient Severe pain in whole leg with numbness in foot indicates significant disc prolapse either at same level (L5 ) or higher level. So its a serious conditions and you need to consult expert spine surgeon asap. MRI of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine is required to ascertain level of disc prolapse and amount of nerve compression. Please do that and visit spine surgeon asap and do not neglect your health. | |
How long will an elderly person with stage 4 bladder cancer live?
my mother in law aged 67 has been diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer. Both kidneys are affected alongside uterus and cervix. Drs are saying she is not fit for chemo due to other health probs. most of her children live abroad. How much time does she have left? | Hello and welcome to HCM,Stage 4 cancer is an advanced stage of cancer wherein there is involvement of surrounding as well as distant sites.Treatment in stage 4 is only symptomatic and there is no definitive treatment.The survival time in stage 4 bladder cancer is dismal, however, no exact time period can be determined.It may vary from few weeks to few months.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
Having pressure and pain after 4 months of complete hysterectomy
I am 50 years old and I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy in November 2010 and I have a severe amount of pressure on my left side and cramping all through my abdomin. The pressure is what the hysterectomy was suppose to cure. It has never gotten any better. | Hi! Please take a urgent abdominal and pelvis sonogram to know better. | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
Suggest medication for cold & little coughing
Hi....I had a cold for three days last week with plugged nose and that s about it....now yesterday I felt like I had it coming again except with choke little coughing and losing the voice in a matter of a few hors . I don t feel bad but no voice and tight chest symptoms...what to do? | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.By your symptoms and description, I think you are having upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) mostly. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Drink plenty of water.3. Warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.4. Start macrolide group of antibiotic.5. Start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs.If not improved in 5-7 days then consult doctor and get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection.Don't worry, you will be alright. | |
Can Lactulose cause sleep refusal in a child?
my daughter s dr recently suggested we double her dosage of lactulose. could that be causing her refusal to sleep unless myself or my boyfriend are next to her? she used to sleep through the night by herself now she wakes up screaming and needs us nearby. | Lactulose is used in treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has nothing to do with sleep problems.Lactulose may cause stomach pain or discomfort probably that may be the reason your daughter is waking up at night. | |
Have Gamma GT 63 u/l. Stomach is protruding. Taking 3 glass wine every night. Cause?
My Gamma GT is raised to 63 u/l. I am thinking this is because I drink 3 x glasses red wine every night. Have done this for a number of years. Recently however, my stomach is protuding to the point of looking 5 months pregnant. This happened in only in the last 3 months. Is it only the alcohol or could there be another problem. I am 57 years old and have a normal small frame at about 50 kilos | Hi and welcome to HCM. GGT elevation is definitely caused by alcohol. Even 3 glasses of wine raise its level. Stomach protruding as you say can be caused by many disorders and can be related to your liver damage if you have it; it is called ascites and means that here is fluid accumulation in your abdominal cavity. If you have bloating which comes and goes then you should try to change your dietary habbits first,avoid smoking,alcohol and fast food. If you have persistant enlargement in your abdomen then you should do ultrasound as soon as you can to verify is there any mass or fluid collection. WIsh you good health. | |
Suggest medication for heart palpitations,anxiety and dizziness
My daughter has suffered from vertigo for more than 2 years. It is accompanied by palpitations,general weakness,a heaviness on her chest.She has been under the psychiatrist for anxiety but has had no relief after taking diazepam and seroxat.The dizziness is daily to some extent or other and sometimes she can barely stand.Problems with the ear have been ruled out. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, she should consult another psychiatrist and psychotherapist. All her symptoms are due to uncontrolled stress, anxiety and panic disorder. Counselling plays very important role in control of these symptoms. And psychotherapist are the best persons who give counseling. She will also need newer anxiolytic and anti depressants for better symptomatic relief. So don't worry, she will be alright with proper counselling and newer treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. | |
What is the cause of chest tightness and dizziness with panic attacks?
Hi I am 16 and have been experiencing panic attacks daily for the past 2 years. However recently more physical symptoms have come on ect. chest tightness, swelled throat, fast heart rate and dizziness. Are these all still panic attacks or could there actually be something seriously wrong? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Hopefully you visited a physician to clarify your condition. If not, please do it now. Even though I am sure that all these symptoms are related to anxiety and panic attacks, you need to be sure for yourself.After you be sure about your physical condition (leave no stone unturned) you should make sure that you believe it. Then know what is anxiety and panic attack. Then start relaxation and psychotherapy to overcome the problem. I shall help you for sure. First visit a physician.You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Can Trileptal show false Methamphetamines use?
My son has kidney stones and also has Hep c. He is taking trileptal as well and has tested positive for Methamphetaminnes. He swears he has not used Meth. I found info showing that trileptal can cause false poSitives. Is there any additional risk for false positives due to his other problems. The. Test is urine test he has no apparent signs of drug use | Hi, welcome to HCM.Trileptal can cause low S.Na (Sodium) level and sometime cause allergic reaction.It can cause false positive test but you should again be vigilant on drug abuse.Check S.Na regularly, watch carbamazepine level.I think this would be helpful to you.Best wishes. TC.Dr Jay Patel | |
What medication is suggested for vertigo?
Dear Dr., 12 days ago got intense vertigo while waking up, out of nowhere. Tried to stand up, got worse, fell on the bed. After a couple of tens of seconds - vertigo stopped. During that day, nothing happened, normal. Until tried in the evening to put the head in horizontal position - vertigo again... Decided to visit Emergency that night. The problem reproduced in front of the doctor. Given Allerfin injection and made appointment for the evening next day. Well, next day, doctor did an Epley. No vertigo while slowly moving down and turning right and left. However, a very intense (falling) sensation while tilting back the head in vertical position, almost fell out of the bed, could not stand it, doctor put me back in horizontal. After a while, tried it again but much slower, somehow managed it and came back on the feet. Once again, given Allerfin injection. Since then, already 11 days, very foggy feeling, all the time... Moving the head or even just eyes causes a strong imbalance feeling. A minute of focus in front of the laptop is almost impossible, get a feeling as if will fall down. Pretty much not really able to walk or do any activities. As if someone pushes me to the left, to the right. Generally feeling very bad, constant dizziness. Not even trying horizontal position anymore. Some nausea, brought me to the edge of vomiting, however, not vomited. Taking as advised, 3 times daily a 24mg Betaserc. What is happening? Why do I feel so bad after Epley? How long can that last? The doctor in Emergency mentioned two or three days, later another ENT specialist I had visited mentioned around a week; I am already in the second week and it looks like not improving at all... Can you please comment on this and give some advise. Thanks! | I'm sorry you are feeling this way. Vertigo is the sensation of motion where there shouldn't be, often described as the room spinning. It's important to understand that vertigo is a symptom and not a diagnosis. There are many types of vertigo that can often be diagnosed based on the duration of symptoms. If it lasts seconds and can be triggered by a motion to one side, such as laying down to the left in bed, this is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), defined by crystals dislodged in the fluid in the semicircular canals. When you turn your head in the direction of the problem, this causes a brief upset in the vestibular system, which is then perceived as vertigo. It is diagnosed by the Dix-Hallpike maneuver and then treated with the Epley maneuver. Often the Epley maneuver should correct the problem immediately. Sometimes it needs to be repeated. There is less common version of BPPV, where the crystals are lodged in the other canal and a complete "log roll" needs to be performed. If your ENT can't help, consider a neuro-otologist.There really aren't any effective medicines for BPPV, just antihistamines that can make people drowsy.The subsequent symptoms do not sound like vertigo but more of a visual motion sensitivity. This could be from the Allerfin injection. In the US we have a different version of the medicine involved in cold medicine and these symptoms sound very similar to side effects from this. Another possibility is that this is migraine-related symptoms. | |
Suggest remedy for lump in armpit
Hi, I ve had problems with lumps under my armpits and eventually they do go away... lately tho they are getting larger and feels like pressing on my nerves .... my left side hurts nerve wise all the way down my arm and it s radiating down my shoulder blade and down my back ... and somewhat where my heart is.... I was wondering if this is serious or should I wait it out like normal? Thanks | hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be hidradenitis suppurativa. these lesions usually occur on the underarm, especially after shaving or plucking and/or usage of deodorants with strong chemical contents. hair follicles get infected. inflammation and subsequent abscess formation occur. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision or incision and drainage) management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
Can low WBC count and high liver enzymes be symptom of pancreatic cancer?
my white blood cell count was low and liver enzymes just above high. I went in for an ultrasound of my liver in which several spots were noticed on my pancreas. I have been asked to get a CT scan done and see an oncologist for my white blood count. Does this always point in the direction of pancreatic cancer? | Not always, if the scans show lesions you need to get biopsy done from the lesions, that would give definitive diagnosis.Remember all pancreatic lesions are not malignant and benign cysts are very common | |
What causes vomiting, fever and motions in infants while on Econorm?
My son is 16 months old..since 4 months due to teething he is passing lose motions with severe stomach contractions and has fever till 102 every month..as per the doctor suggestions i gave him econorm and crocin and meftal alternatively during first 2 visits and within 2 days he recovered and last month he had same problem i continued the same and since yesterday he again started motions with temp rising upto 102. But this time he had vomitings(3) followed by fever and motions(3) with contractions of stomach. I gave him same medications. So my Question is can i use these medications every month are they safe or do i have to take him to hospital? Last month my doctor said to wait for 2 days and get if not recovered but he recovered. So please suggest me what to do? | Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.Fever, diarrhea and vomiting suggest your son is probably suffering from gastroenteritis.Gastroenteritis may be caused due to bacterial, viral or protozoal infection, but viral infections are more common.Since it's been four months your son is having such complaints, it will be better if you consult a Pediatrician. Pediatrician may advice investigations like Stool Examination, USG Abdomen, CBC etc to find out exact cause of such complaints Treatment may include antiemetic like Ondansetaron for vomiting, ORS solution to prevent dehydration and Antibiotics if bacterial Infection is suspected. | |
Swollen upper and lower eyelids, foul smell in urine. Family history of lupus, polycystic kidney. Causes ?
My upper and lower eyelids are increasingly swelling , red and sometimes flaky. I ve also had a very foul smell in my urine for quite sometime. My GYN dr checked my urine a few months ago and said it was fine. I am otherwise very healthy. Lupus and polycystic kidney run in my family but I ve never had any symptoms that I know of. | Hello Greetings from healthcaremagic.com. I an Dr Sourav Chakraborty and i will be helping you with your query . I have gone through your case scenario in detail and i do believe that your symptoms need further evaluation . As you mentioned lupus and poly cystic kidney disease runs in your family i suggest you to get an ultrasonographic evaluation done to see your kidneys . Anemia along with other causes can give to swelling in face and body so please do get your haemoglobin level checked at the earliest. Foul smelling urine could be attributed to urinary tract infection and can be controlled with proper antibiotic coverage . Please visit your doctor for further information . Hope i have been able to help . Take Care . | |
Malaria, splenomagaly and nonalcoholic liver cirrhosis. What is the reason?
is there any relation between malaria and nonalcoholic liver cirrhosis?the patient presented with liver cirrhosis and splenomegaly detected on USG. he has a low platelet count, and H/o esophageal varices.also in chidhood he had a H/o repeated attacks of malaria could his present condition be because of malaria? pt is currently 52 yrs oldthank you | Hi,Welcome to HCM,The patient is having cirrhosis of liver there are many causes of cirrhosis other than alcohol,like viral hepatitis, Autoimmune,Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH),Blockage of bile ducts,Budd-Chiari syndrome.Malaria as cause of Liver cirrhosis is unlikely.If any such thing is reported in literature we need to search.It is possible that there is viral hepatitis in past and now patient presents as cirrhosis. If no cause is known then it is idiopathic or called cryptogenic.His spleen is large due to portal hypertension and platelets are low due to splenomegaly.Hope this information helps you, if any thin more is required you can ask me.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D. | |
Under TB meningitis treatment, taking AKT4, Ofloxin, Benedon. Abdominal pain, light fever. Sonography shows enlarged lymph nodes. Suggestion?
Hello Doctor, I am 28 yrs old Female under TB meningitis treatment and taking AKT4 + Ofloxin + Leveritacitam 200 + Benedon(vitamin b6) since last 2 1/2 months . Initially i was taking Wysolone (steroid) for intial 20 days .Since then intially i had joint pain problem which is no more now but now from past 10 days having acute mild pain in upper right abdomen and low grade fever around 99.5 F and 100.5F since last 2 days (Taking Lanol) Sonography says enlarged necrotic Lymph nodes in porta hepatis and LFT shows high SGPT-72 ,SGOT -62 ,BILIRUBEN DIRECT -0.8 and GAMMA GT -119.2 .Pls suggest. | Hi, due to the necrotic lymph nodes, and due to the tuberculosis, it is common to have low grade pyrexia, and it will be cured in a month or so. The pain in the upper right abdomen could be due to gastritis due to the tablets you are taking. I to my patient with such pain prescribe omeprazole, and domperidone along with the rest of the tablets, if the liver readings rise still more the A.K.T.4 may be stopped for some time or change to the other reserve drugs. Thank you. | |
Is MX3 safe drug for stroke?
hi im rona from phils but working here in ksa..i got i big prob wen my father got stroke;;;im afraid that i might lost him...he s da great father;;now he s suffering to0 much...he stop his maintenance anyway...this morning i've talked to him...he was telling me bout da mx3?..wat s this med?...is it ok my father will take it as he wanted to0 | 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.MX3 is a new drug and not much evidence exists for itrs efficacy in stroke. You may better avoid it for better options. 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 | |
What causes pain in lungs?
i have pleural effusion and continuing tb medicene last 4 months but my right lungs pain slightly whenever i saw it to my physician he suggested medicine onamcortil-20, for one month, but i have taken only 7days what should i do should go for any other test to find the cause or else what to do | thanks for your question I completely understand your question pleural effusion occurs in the pleural cavity that is the covering of lungs ,when there is effusion pain is due to pleuricy that is inflammation of the pleura.after the pleural effusion is healed , as it heals by pleural fibrosis or thickening the streaching of the healing pleura causes painno need to worrythis pain can continue for variable time.complete pleural fibrosis and cure takes time , so you need to consult a pulmonologist to evaluate the situation thanks feel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health | |
Why I am getting skin allergy with shower gel?
4-6 weeks ago i thought i had what was an allergic reaction to shower gel and lotion on my legs below the knee. Now i still have some dry skin, but i also have a circle almost the size of a nickel that is sorta scabby around the outside and just very tough smooth skin in the center. it started small but got bigger. i quit using the shower gel and stuff and got a mild moisturizer but its not going away | Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicI suggest a possibility of discoid dermatitis.Dry discoid dermatitis usually presents with disc shaped dry and scaly patches. They are usually itchy.Underlying dry skin is a predisposing factor.I suggest that you continue with the moisturizer over affected area, twice daily.Specifically for the patches I suggest you to use a topical potent steroid+ antibiotic combination cream, twice daily, over and above the moisturizer.An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.Avoid soaps. Soaps are too drying. Use a gentle cleanser e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion rather than soaps.Regards | |
Are blood pressure 144/104 and chest pains the symptoms of heart disease?
i stopped on treadmill before target in my stress echo test will it means that i have heart diseasethree days back my blood pressure was 144/104 and i got pain on my chest and left arm in treadmill i goat difficulty in breathing thats why i couldnot completed the test | hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.I need complete report of your Stress test to guide you properly.Did you have any worsening of ECG on stress test when you had breathing difficulty ?If you provide me with this report i can guide you further,BP of 144/104 is high and you meed medication like Chlorthalidone 6.25 mg to begin with,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD | |
Can I get pregnant if take i pill after sex ?
i had sex one week before my periods and took ipill within half an hour. what are chances that i am pregnant? | Welcome to Healthcare Magic I-pill is effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours. You will have good chance of not being pregnant. There will be some mentrual disturbance in a few days like spotting, heavy flow, irregular cycle but they will become normal in 2-3 cycles. Also avoid taking Emergency contraceptive pill frequently like a normal contraceptive because it has lot of side effects like weight gain, breast tenderness, nausea, abdominal pain. Use condom which will prevent against STDs also. | |
Can taking Ubicar tablet reduce sperm count?
I would like to know a little about Ubicar. My husband has been using it and he complains it has reduced the sperm flow. Could you please tell me the review of this medicine. | Hello, Ubicar does not have any impact on sperm count. If the sperm count is persistently low, consult a urologist and get evaluated to look for other causes like varicocele. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician | |
Will chewing tobacco cause any adverse effects on the TB treatment?
I am a 47 yrs old male diagnosed with Tuberculous Lymphadenitis, Left supraclavicular lymphnode and on madical treatment with R-Cinex 600mg, PZA 1200 mg, Ethambutol 1000mg and B-long 1/2 tab for last one month. I want to know if chewing tobacco will make any adverse effect on the treatment. Thanks | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should withdraw taking tobbaco.As such there is no effect of tobbaco on the TB treatment.But after chewing tobacco you are urged to spit here and there. Spitting generates the droplets which makes other person vulnerable to TB. As you know TB us spread by the droplets of the infected person.So please quit taking tobacco. It helps community to get the TB.Please take completed TB treatment half treatment of TB makes the TB resistant to cure.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. | |
Suggest remedy for kidney stone
Sir, I am 60. I am a diabetic since 25 years of my age. My blood sugar level right now is fasting 115 and PP 180. During nights, I pass urine atleast 4/5 times. When I met a doctor. And on his demand I went for test for kidney stones and prospate. Prospate-negetive and 2 stones in kidney at entry to bladder. Suggest me what to be done, since Iam away from native, please | Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Hope you're meaning an Ultrasound scan by test.If there're two stones at entry to bladder,it'll cause some block to urine flow,from kidney to bladder.This is clearly seen on the abdominal scan.Treatment depends on stone size.If small in size,medical treatment is enough. If large sized,it'll need lithotripsy (endoscopic fragmentation).Drink about 3 liters water daily. Take Potassium magnesium phosphate twice daily.Pain is treated with anti-spasmodics.Dr.Matthew J.Mangat. | |
Applied fungal cream on red, inflamed scrotum oozing smelly liquid to heal. Is it contact fibrosis?
the right side of my scrotum is red, inflamed and oozing a clear, sticky and smelly liquid.the liquid goes from clear to sticky clear, then to crust. the doctor told me it s contact fibrosis and gave me a fungal/cordizone cream mixed with a steroid to get rid of it and told me to keep the area clean and dry. . . after 4 days it was gone ...yet,it came back 3 weeks later worst than ever.before it was just sore in the effected area ...now it itches and is more sore than before and is spreading to surrounding areas. just yesterday under my scrotum started itching at night...and after rubing it to releive the itch = the skin there is oozing and sore now as well. Is this contact fibrosis like the doctor said? Is it jock itch? Hives? since it started in the right pit area of the scrotum it might be chafing? or is it something worst like scabies cause of the crusting of the liquid etc. what do you think this is? and how am I suposed to keep an area dry that is oozing clear liquid? any herbal remedies for this? cause i think it has gotten more sensitive in that area since i used the cordizone cream on it. | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection and now super added with bacterial infection causing lots of problem.You may require ine course of antibiotic medicine course for 5 days to clear bacterial infection.This will give relief from oozing and itching.Apply triple action cream locally.Afterwards go for one oral anti-fungal medicine course.Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airy.Ok and take care. | |
Wisdom teeth removed, lump in area of stitches. Normal?
I got my wisdom teeth removed 10 days ago. One of the stitches in my gum came out today, the spot where the stitch was has had a lump all along. The stitch is gone but the lump is still there. It doesn t hurt at all and it s not discolored. Is it normal for there to be some swelling just from the stitch being there or do I need to have the lump looked at? | Hello & welcome, Sutures are generally removed 7 - 10 days after removal of wisdom tooth without any problem. You already have completed 10 days after extraction so sutures should be looked for removal now. Yes, having a lump or swelling all along the extraction wound is quiet normal but only for a week after extraction & not more than that. Swelling in your case might be due to sutures are still there or wound have got infected secondarily. Remember one important thing, sutures though necessary for proper approximation of wound flaps, if not removed on correct time, increases the chances of wound getting infected several times. This can also happen if oral hygiene is not maintained properly by the patient. So, look for proper cleaning with soft brush to avoid damage to your wound. Use of Local Antiseptic mouth wash is preferred here to rinse oral cavity thereby removing any accumulated food debris which may infect the wound. Visit you dentist to get the wound clinically examined. Antibiotics may be given if the infection is slightly on higher side. But that too, depends on your dentist's perception. Avoid forceful gargling after brushing or even after eating food. Take soft food until swelling subsides. Even blowing air forcefully may hurt your wound so should be avoided. Take care. | |
Diagnosed with ITP, hot flashes on neck, cheeks with palpations on and off. Reason?
I have currently been diagnosed with ITP. I started to have patiki show up on my skin and went to my blood doc to check my platelet level because i have had low platelet counts in the past as low as 3. My current platelet count is 180 which is great to me, but now I am having patiki again and not sure why considering my platelets are in a good range. Im also having hot flashes on my neck and cheeks and they get really hot and red. with palpations off and on. Do you have any advice and or answer to why this is happening? | Hello and welcome to HCM,Appearance of peteichae indicates low platelet counts.ITP is one of the causes of low platelet count, however low counts can also occur in number of other conditions.Viral infections are one of them.Are the hot flushes associated with rash? Is there any history of fever? Fever is usually associated with palpitations.Presence of rash is indicative of viral infection.Get complete hemogram done including platelet counts.There are certain clues on the peripheral blood examination which indicate various infections.Consult your hematologist.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
How can painful ulcers on the gums be treated?
I just got dentures 2 weeks ago but I am now having little white hard bumps that are very sore on several places on my gums, what are they& what can I do to get rid of them, I already rinse with salt water several times a day, remove & properly clean my teeth & my mouth everytime I eat which is very little due to the pain | Hi..Thanks for the query..White bumps looks like pressure sores or traumatic ulcers.They are commonly seen after a new denture and this indicates that you need your denture to be readjusted by your dentist.. Consult your dentist and get your gums as well as denture rechecked.The pressure points will be relieved and if there are any sharp areas over the denture they will also be smoothed..For now please do not wear denture to avoid further irritation to the sores.Gargle with magic mouthwash or others that contains Lidocaine to relieve pain..Do warm saline gargles and cool water rinses..Hope this helps.. | |
Does positive ANA indicate lupus?
Skin problems Ever since I was a kid I have had a problem with this. It started on my arms and eventually spread to the majority of my body. The majority of it looks like whiteheads and a few look like blackheads. My mom was told that they would go away by the time I was 30 by my pediatric doctor. I am now fixing to be 32 and it's worse than ever. I was told by my kids doctor that it was hyperkeratosis(not sure about the spelling). From what I have been able to find out on the Internet, it does not really fit what I am experiencing. I am currently 31yrs old, 5'5" tall, 240lbs, and none of my medications have skin side effects(already did my research). If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I greatly appreciate your help. Thank You, B. Musselman P.S. On a different subject; I have also have had a positive ANA. Does this mean that it is possible that I have Lupus like my mom does? I do have a lot of the symptoms of it, but I can't afford to see a rheumatologist. Been denied health insurance two times within the last year and a half. Hope you can help ease my worries a little bit. Thanks again for your time. | Dear Madam ,There may be a possibility that you may be having lupus , if your ANA testing done is positive.Dr. Shruti | |
What causes low blood pressure?
I have typically had an average blood pressure of about 120 over 68-70. In the last week I have felt very faint and was very white in the face. I took my blood pressure and it was 80 over 44 on Sunday. Yesterday, Wednesday, it was higher - I think 90 over 45. I have never had low blood pressure like this and I just don t feel good. I have no idea what would cause my blood pressure to dip like this. What are some causes of low blood pressure? Are the latter ratios too low? Thanks:) | Hi, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that most likely insufficient diet or nutritional deficiencies and less liquid intake can be common cause of low blood pressure. It's recommended for you to take plenty of liquid intake with extra salt in diet .if it doesn't help then kindly a physician for proper evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist | |
What causes breathlessness, lightheadedness, nausea, eye redness and headaches?
Hi, recently at work, i work at food lion, I've been getting these really wierd symptons. I went to the doctors and everything came back normal. My symptons are light headed, harder to breathe, bloodshot red eyes, nausea but not to the point where im actually going to throw up, headaches and i'm also really tired. I'm not sure what to do. Please help. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your all reports are normal, no need to worry for major diseases. Stress, anxiety and panic disorder can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling along with anxiolytic drug will cure you. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. I get throbbing headache in the morning after long working hours and late night sleep. Please help.
Hello doctor, I woke up with a throbbing headache. Previously I was alright before going to sleep which was around 2 AM. Lately, I have been sleeping very late due to working at home for long hours. Please help. | Hello. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from throbbing headaches during waking up. Headache which is throbbing in nature may result from the dilation of blood vessels from increased blood flow. Headache is very common in everyone life. Strenuous work, stressful life, dehydration, anxieties, tension, common cold, allergies, low glucose sugar level, etc., can cause headaches. Throbbing headaches may result from some health conditions such as migraines. Throbbing headache occurs at the top of head, Cluster headache occurs as throbbing headache behind the eyes, Occipital neuralgia presents as throbbing headache at the back of headache, Temporal arteritis occurs as throbbing headache in temples, Hemicrania continua occurs as throbbing headache on one side. Treatment depends on the causes. You should undergo some investigations like CBC (complete blood count), x-ray PNS (paranasal sinus) can detect the cause which is responsible for your sufferings and then treat them accordingly. You can take for your headache as follows. Tablet Inderal (Propronolol) (40mg) 0+0+1 for 15 days, Naprosyn (Naproxen) (500 mg) 1+0+1 for 10 days, Prevacid (Lansoprazole) (30 mg) 1+0+0 for 15 days. In case of allergy or cold take tablet Allegra (Fexofenadine) (120 mg) 0+0+1 for 10 days. In case of any other query knock me. | |
Can vascular calcification on the left kidney be the reason for cloudy urine most of the time ?
I HAVE CLOUDY URINE MOST OF THE TIME . URINE C&S NEGATIVE POSITIVE MICRO BLOOD. URGENCY OFF AND ON. HISTORY OF SMALL LEFT KIDNEY ATROPHIC SOME FUNCTION PRESENT. GFR WAS 50 FOR FEW YEARS AND CREATININE MILDLY ELEVATED . ULTRASOUND REPORT SHOWS VASCULAR CALCIFICATION ON LEFT WHICH IS A NEW FINDING. COULD THIS BE CAUSING MY CLOUDY URINE AND URGENCY ( ALSO DARK YELLOW URINE ) AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? | HIThank for asking to HCMThe reason for cloudy urine is containing the wbc and other west product in high amount could be due to infection and not due to the vascular calcification the best way to analyse the urine this will clear the picture, take care and have nice day. | |
Suggest medication for pain in fingers after a nail injury
I recently had a rusty nail puncture my hand between my fingers quite deeply, very little blood when it happened but I could see down inside the puncture wound the bits inside. I went to the hospital where they washed my hand in iodine and glued me back together also had my first tetanus jab. now the swelling has mostly subsided I am experiencing shooting pains up along my fingers and a crunching sound in my jaw. the pain in my fingers is quite substantial. do I need an xray to see if any damage has been done | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you should first take Tab Tramadol 100mg to relieve you of your pain, then an X Ray is a must to see if there is any phalangeal fracture. also i would recommend a short course of antibiotics to prevent any infection from the injury.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
How to control anger with a history of brain injury?
i suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1986 - 18 years old. i am 45 years old and seem to have problems controlling my emotions and anger. my husband and teenage boys do not understand that i cannot control my reactions. Please help! i need someone that understands the problems i am going through. s | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Don't think you have a big problem. Anger always comes due to frustrations in life. Frustrations are normal with everyone. People learn to ignore frustrations when they get experienced. Do you get angry to circumstances outside your home as you get angry at your house? Your office, bus stand, railway station, neighbors etc. If yes, you might need to get evaluated for anger issues. If NO, just understand and compare the two situations and you can be better yourself.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What causes fever and blotches on face?
My 3 year old has had a fever since early hours was being sick and complaining of pins and needles. He now has blotches of red on his face that have got worse through your the day?he had his pre school vaccinations last tues is this a side affect?kerry thresher | HiIf the fever is more than 39 C , associated with rash will require further assessment by Pediatrician.Take CareBest RegardsDr T Shobha Deepak | |
Can SLE infected patient live a normal life?
Hi ,I am gani, I got Diagnose as SLE infacted. Now I am 27 years old. I got this at the age of 19. I have stopped consuming drugs from past 5 years. Now my parents are forcing to marry me. Can a SLE patient get marry. Will this disease transfer to my childrens.. | Hello Gani .As you know that SLE is a systemic disease that involves various organs.And that is a really good thing that your disese is under control now.SLE patients can obviously live absolutely normal life as other normal persons, hence you can go ahead with marriage.After that ,you can plan for pregnancy also as fertility rates of a SLE patient is same as a normal person.so don't worry about it.But i would like to advice you certain things to be taken care of before getting pregnant, are as following :1. Make sure that your disease is not active at least for 6 months.For that you can go for routine blood tests including cell counts ,Liver and renal function tests ,Urine examination ,C3 complement and Anti ds DNA antibody levels.2. ANA profile, Anti cardiolipin antibody and lupus anticoagulant tests are the tests which can guide us in screening and monitoring of pregnancy.3. There are chances that lupus features may reappear during pregnancy so keep regular follow up with your Rheumatologist.Lastly,yes there are slightly more chances of all autoimmune disease(like SLE) to run in families as compared to other person without any family history getting SLE.I hope this answer will help you.Thank you .Regards. | |
How can HPV infection be treated?
Good morning, My name is Brandy, I am very concerned about my now 17 year old daughter. She had gotten the HPV shot at age 11yr'old and shortly after she started her menstrual cycle. She then stopr having normal cycles. After all these years she still gets this really bad discharge in the vaginal area. She has never been sexually active the color of it is yellow and sometimes brown. she still does not have periods every month like she should. Took her to doctors before and they said they didn't know what it was. And only gave her An anitbiodic. which didnt help. She had only had that one shot, what can be causing this? Thank you | Good morning,I understand your concerns about your daughter s health.1- HPV infection does not cause the symptoms you are describing and it is a sexually transmitted infection. since your daughter is not sexually active and al so by history the symptoms are not suggestive of such an infection, it is unlikely that you daughter has an HPV infection. it is recommended that your daughter to take the full course of HPV vaccination to decrease the risk of cervical cancer later on in life.2- regarding the irregular cycles, at this age it is well known that the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis is not mature enough so it is very common among girls of her age to have irregular cycles. with time these cycles will become regular. 3- regarding the vaginal discharge, more information is needed, such as the presence of itching, the smell, the consistency of the discharge. If the discharge is more white thick with itching this might be due to candidiasis and the treatment will be diflucan 150 mg orally one tablet once with miconazole cream on the genital area. Foul smelling and greyish discharge is more due to bacterial vaginosis and can be treated with metronidazole (flagyl). Green foul smelling discharge can be due to the presence of a foreign body in the vagina and should be removed. Considering that your daughter is not sexually active.Best regards | |
Can masturbation causes non motility of sperms?
Hi, i am Male 34...i have been masturbating since last ten years almost twice a day.....Now married since last 4 yrs...my semens analysis shows less motality( total 30-35%),count being fine....can masturbating be the reason for this non motality? we are planning for baby...pls advice... | HelloDecreased motility is not related to masturbation.Low sperm motility may be due to many reasons.You need proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,ultrasound of scrotum.It is important to exclude any surgical reason for low motility.You should do exercise and take nutritious diet.Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take it.Take anti-oxidants also.It also helps in increasing motility.If low motility persists then assisted fertilization techniques like IUI can be considered.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
Diagnosed with bipolar, depression and anxiety. Missed taking Xanax. What to do?
Hi. My name is Heather. I am almost 35, married 16yrs and have two daughters 12 (who acts like a teenager) and a 10 year old. I have been diagnosed as bipolar, depression, severe anxiety and rage issues. I saw a "new" Dr and I really like him. I lost my Xanax at a store and of course no one turned them in. However the pharmacy did give me a 5 day supply (15) to get me through until I can see the dr again. I hadn't had them in a day and a half and I know what I did was wrong, but I took more than I should have to "make up for the lost time" What do you suggest I do? I am an honest person. Please advise...Thank you in advance. | Hi Robnheather9597 , Forum , I can understand how much anxious u might be feeling after not getting Xanax tablet.Your honesty is appreciable one. Its important that you should take your medicine regularly.Its important to know that you cant make up lost time --- only you can help yourself further from getting more troubled by continuing it regularly now. You not mentioned to whom you consulted and what else medicine going on.But considering about your mentioned diagnosis ( bipolar disorder ) only Xanax tablet will not be helpful this will give you just temporary relief and not help to correct underlying pathology also there are highly chances of developing its addiction.If your diagnosis is correct then please visit to a psychiatrist if you not visited already to start with another drugs along with this or with complete new prescription.Till then continue your medicine regularly. Hope this helps to you. Best regards. | |
What causes persistent fever in child with pneumonia?
My daughter, age 7, has had a fever over 101 since Sunday 2/22. She was diagonsed with pnumonia on 2/24 and started antibiotics right away. Her fever and cough have persisted. I would think 7 days into the RX she would be back to OK...Thoughts on what we should do? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Treatment of pneumonia should be guided according to the causative organism. Since she is still having cough and fever even after 2 days of antibiotics, better to get done sputum culture and sensitivity. Sputum culture will find the causative organism and sensitivity will guide you for antibiotics. So by this we can prevent haphazard use of antibiotics. Because haphazard use can delay the recovery and increase chances of drug resistance. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done sputum culture and sensitivity to start appropriate antibiotics. | |
Can numbness in the legs be fixed with a lower back surgery?
Hello, what is operation name of surgery? my leg lost 20-30% of feeling. One day got out of vehicle on driver side and leg would not hold me up..I went down...what is lower back surgery operation for leg pain, loss of feeling? Accident in vehicle caused injury? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I have gone through your query. It can be due to nerve compression syndrome caused by intervertebral disc prolapse.If not improving by physiotherapy and medicines, then surgical decompression will be needed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Nishad BN | |
Suggest treatment for pain in armpits
My 7yr old son is complaining of pain in his armpit. It has been going on for two-three days. I just had him lift his arms and I can see a bump under one armpit. it hurts when you touch it. seems soft. been trying to research and see all kinds of stuff. should I take him in or give it a day or two? | Hi,It seems that he might be having enlarged,tender lymph node in axilla giving this problem.There might be having some infection in his arm like bruise, nail bed infection or some minor cut in his fingers.Give him short course of antibiotic for 3 days.Ok and take care. |
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