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What could be the reason for feeling the presence of dangling skin at the top of my gums?
At the top right side of my gums I feel my skin dangling and it hurts. Feels like I just got shots in my mouth after a dentist appointment. Also on the right side of my cheek I feel a line and its a white line. No pain. And in l... | HelloWelcome to HCMwhite line is nothing but a linear alba which is a normal feature, little white spots you are talking seems to be Fordyce granules which is a development anomaly but will not cause any harm so, for both of these features you dont have to be worry. Pain and tingling sensation on gums can be due to inf... | |
Is pregnancy possible with fallopian tube problems?
I want to have a baby but the problem is i have no tubes i had ectopic pregnancy about 3 years ago while my tybes were tied. My Dr ended up removing my tubes but I had a test done where they insert dye into me to see if it leaks out of my tubes which it did. Last yea... | Hi, I think if your tubes are patent on HSG, you can go for IUI for 3 cycles. If it doesn't work then you can go for IVF. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Suggest a safe exercise regime with weights
My 13 year old son wants to lift weights, we are worried about his growth plates, his coach says that current research shows it is good for him to lift weights - He is healthy 5 foot 4 and 145 pounds, given his age, weight and height is there a general answer to this questio... | Hi, It is an age of rapid growth. proper nutrition, protein and a mild degree of exercise are enough since he is gaining weight and muscle. Do not try heavy exercises. damage to growing cartilages may lead to growth to stop. Mild to moderate exercise is enough for his age. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know i... | |
How can bipolar disorder be treated?
I am 85yrs. Was diagnosed as BIPOLAR at the VA when I was in my early 30s. No physical given at any time. Have endured this stigma to this day. After receiving information?? about the cchr.org Citizens Commission on Human Rights I realized that psychiatry may be nothing but a fraud... | Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Bi-Polar disorder can be treated with medicines and with the help of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and continuous counseling. Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy.If you require more of my help in th... | |
What causes my 2 years old to gasp tics?
My daughter was almost two when she started gasping tics only while eating or watching tv or movies it lasted a couple months and went away she is now almost three an the gasping tics are back while eating an tv or movies again is this tourettes or is she stressed from a new ba... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Tics may increase as a result of stress, fatigue, boredom, or high-energy emotions, which can include negative emotions such as anxiety, as well as positive emotions such as excitement or anticipation and usually disappears whi... | |
Q. How to know whether I am going to ovulate in this cycle or not?
Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. I had my last period before two weeks. I have PCOS, and the doctor asked me to take Letrozole (3 to 7) 2.5 mg, Clomid (5 to 9) 50 mg, Estradiol 6mg per day (8 to 12) and Metformin 1000 mg daily. I got a positive ovulati... | Hello. It would be helpful if you can share the pictures of the ultrasound you have undergone and also the report which mentions the endometrial thickness on day 14 of your scan. | |
Q. I have spots of white powder like substance on my head. What is it?
Hi doctor, On my head some four to five spots of white powder like substance is forming. Initially I had it only on two spots but now it became five spots. If it is dandruff entire head part will occur but mine is different. I have lost some hairs ... | Hi. Revert back with the photographs to a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes tightness to breath, cough and neck pain?
hello, i was diagnosed with hypothyroid and very high level of allergy last september 2010. since then im an medication including thyroup, and telekast-L. the problem is that if i dont take telekast-L even for two days consecutively, there is tightness in breathing... | Hi, u have hypothyroidism and u are taking treatment for that , its okay.but for which treatment u started taking telekast- L for so long u have not mentioned in spit of this u are saying withdrawal symptoms of that drug.may be its due to chronic bronchitis, allergic asthma but should be evaluated by pulmonologist.go t... | |
What causes lump above the breast?
i have a lump just above my right breast its a hard lump and but only noticeable when touching it. i have found shortness of breath has been bothering me recently. i am 17, 7 and half stone 5"4 i have had chest infections in the past one serious but nothing major | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some benign proliferative breast lesion like fibroadenoma or fibroadenosis. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgic... | |
Why do I have weird depressions and vomiting sensation sometimes?
i am 32year old man i have brain problem i always thinking something my mind never relax due to that i could not focus properly i feel heavy head with feeling like vomiting some time less memory i have diperassion also i feel stuck and weak also due to ... | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can present with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical s... | |
Suggest treatment for parvovirus B19 infection
My 37 year old daughter was first diagnosed with Bells Palsy, which she was given Veltrax and Prednisone for. That seems to have abated but she is extremely fatigued and her arms, legs feel heavy. She has had multiple blood tests, with her white blood count somewhat eleva... | Hello,Treatment may include the following:1. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is effective for treating fever in patients with parvovirus B19 (B19V) infection. Fever does not always require treatment with antipyretics; however, consider antipyretics if a patient appears clinically uncomfortable.2. Resolution of infection dep... | |
Q. How to get the phlegm out of the body?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.6 years old. His weight is 12 kg. He is a healthy and active child. But, he is getting coughs and cold at least once in a month for the past three months. Currently, he has a fever for the past two days (101 degree) and cold from today morning. I am givi... | Hello. Viral fever. Complete blood count, CRP (C-reactive protein), parasite F and V test, CUE (complete urine examination) and chest x-ray. Viral pyrexia. I suggest the following medicines. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. 1. Syrup Cetirizine 5 mL, once daily ... | |
What causes sick feeling with headache while using the lift?
Every time I go in an elevator, i come out feeling sick and headachey. Today I was in a shop and we went in the elevator because my grandma who I was with isn't very good with stairs. We only went up one floor but when I came out the whole room seemed like i... | HiI understand your concern.It is not phobia or panic.It is motion sickness and occur due to pressure changes in ear due to motion.Many a time it will gradually decrease as you will grow up.There are medicines for it but usually not require.Many a times fear of being motion in elevator increase its frequency and severi... | |
Q. I am having swollen lymphnode in my neck after protected sex. Does it indicate HIV?
Hello doctor, I had protected sex before two years. As I recall she was on the top and then later I was on top of her. During the act, my condom slipped, but there was no exposure to my bare penis. I could not achieve an erection, s... | Hello. Answers to your queries are, 1)This is not a likely situation of entry of HIV through the vaginal fluid. Acquisition of HIV in this scenario is non-existent. Your fears are unwanted. 2) It is good that your p24 test is negative at four and nine weeks. Majority of the individuals (approximately 97 %) turned posit... | |
TTC. Advised Fertyl and Dubagest after periods. Prescribed Azithromycin for cough. Possible hampering ovulation cycle?
Hi, I have been advised Fertyl during the 3-7th day of my periods and dubagest from 16-25th day. I am trying to conceive and my fertile period of 10-20 day has started. I am also going through seve... | Hello Thanks for your query.Fertyl is clomiphene citrate which is given to stimulate the ovaries and lead to formation of ovarian follicles.Dubagest provides pregnancy support to the growing embryo in case conception results.Azithromycin maybe safely taken by you.there are no fetotoxic effects of Azithromycin, nor are ... | |
Can a vaginal bacterial infection and yeast infection cause fever?
Can a vaginal bacterial infection paired with a yeast infection cause fever symptoms/mini hot flashes along with vaginal gas bubbles? I've been diagnosed with a bacterial and yeast infection and am being treated as of yesterday. I am wondering about ... | Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. In our body any infection is defence by fever. Fever is a defensive phenomenon. Vaginal yeast infection is most common. Itching,irritation, rash is common symptoms in vaginal yeast infection. Overgrown of yeast and bacteria may cause more worsen symptoms. Vaginal dis... | |
Swollen gum due to tooth infection. Root canal treatment needed. Swelling and numbness not coming down. What to do?
for a dentist: my friend has swollen left side from tooth infection on the molar lower left side.- which was diagnosed to need a root canal . he took antibiotics- just took the first one a few hours ago-... | Hello,Thanks for posting your query.I would suggest you to take metronidazole tablets to relieve swelling as well as infection as per dentist's consultation.Get root canal treatment done at the earliest.Entire infected pulp has to be extirpated out to relieve the underlying infection.Meanwhile,gargle frequently with wa... | |
What is lupus anticoagulant?
I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT BLOODCLOTTING DISORDER IS? I HEARD RUMORS THAT IT AFFECTS YOUR ORGANS AND CAN TURN INTO CANCER AND HAS THREE STAGES...IS THIS TRUE? MY DOCTORS WON T ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. I WAS DIAGNOSED IN SEPT OF 2009 AT AGE 27. | it is a disorder causing excess clotting of blood, so it can lead to thrombosis.so nothing related to cancer or to any stages, you need to be careful, if you have had similar problems in the past, and probably need to be on drugs like asprin. | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
I'm 27 yrs old, married for 1.5 yrs. I my menstruation is regular but this time i missed my periods for one week & it shows pregnancy test positive. by abdominal USG it shows only thicken endometrium wall 13mm. ans normal sise & shape. no others abnormality found. so what ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.So, if you had a positive pregnancy test and did the test correctly, you should be pregnant. However, if there is no gestational sac visible on the ultrasound there are a few possibilities of what may be going on.First, the pregnancy may just be too small and early to see on an u... | |
Q. Is talking to myself in front of the mirror a symptom of schizophrenia?
Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am a healthy and happy person. I eat well and exercise well. I have a lot of friends, cool hobbies, etc. But, I have a weird habit. Whenever I am alone I talk to myself standing in front of the mirror. I ... | Hi. I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. From the available description, I do not think you have crossed the limit of sanity or you developed schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is altogether very different disorder where people have abnormal perceptions such as hearing voices when no one is pres... | |
Is chronic vomiting in a toddler a symptom of appendicitis?
Hi, my toddler has been having gastro issues for the past three days. On Fri night he threw up twice in the night. Lot of undigested food and curdled milk came through. Then, it sort of settled and although he did not vomit, he was not getting much better. He... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Appendicitis in a child usually begins with pain around the belly button. Then there is vomiting which is followed be right-sided lower abdominal pain. The child also has a fever. The appendicitis pain is very intense. If yo... | |
Have lower back left side pain, difficulty in walking. History of siadic nerve problem. Medical cure for this
hello DR . TODAY when I had got out of bed I was fine , later on in the day my lower back left side became so painful that it is just about impossible for me to walk or bend ! at first I had thought it was one... | Hi, The symptoms you describe seem to be sudden in onset. It's most likely a sprain in back . It should go with rest, anti inflammatory -analgesic pills ( ibuprofen like pills ), muscle relaxant ointment, fomentation -in a couple of days. In case it's long standing, likely to be joint pain, spondilitis .In this c... | |
Need treatment for fever
My daughter is 6 mths old and she has been having feverfrom yesterday but it is not frequent... And the temperature was 99 last afternoon I gave her dolopar on doc advice and the temp came down but her body was warm again in the night and at around 3 am her temp shot upto 100 so I gave her dol... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day.If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it ... | |
Suggest remedy to prevent hair fall
I am a 32 year old woman.I am gaving the significant hair fall fot the last few weeks.The TSH has showed normal results.I have PCOD and am on contraceptives .Could you pls advise how to control the hair fall.I live in Mumbai and it's monsoon here.Could this damp weather also result ... | Hi, Your hair fall is associated with pcod.I would recommend you to apply minoxidil lotion on the affected areas of the scalp and take hair supplements like tablet keraglo eva. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
What medical disorder is it to lack in empathy?
My daughter has had problems since the age of 13. Personality started changing. Progressively worse as the years have gone by. The main thing is she lacks any kind of empathy. She isn t on heavy drugs but does drink and smoke pot. She has a 2 year old and a 3 year old an... | 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.She may be having antisocial personality disorder or it could be a drug dependance. She certainly needs medical help and she should be shown to a psychiatrist. H... | |
What could fracture of coccyx with burning & stinging pain suggest?
had a fall 24.11./11 bruised possible fracture of the coccyx ut most pain was in the sacrum now have a burning , stinging type pain in what feels like the hip bone or .tissue ( on the side i fell) not the muscle.was concerned it may be a hairline frac... | Hello, I would agree with you on the fact that your daily work could exacerbate the situation. For this reason, I would recommend taking a couple of weeks of rest and trying to avoid straining physical activity. If the pain persists, I would recommend performing an X-ray study of this region.Hope I have answered your q... | |
What causes swelling in stomach area?
Feel swollen in stomach area and pressure on rectum to have a bowel movement most of the. Day but when urinate just small amount of poop spurts out at least 6 times a day. Pain constant in abdominal area, even if eat a small amount of food just shortly after eating the bloat/swell... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history of pain and swelling in abdomen, pressure on rectum, passing poop on urinating, unable to eat as eating causes pain and bloating and pasty motions. All your symptoms are suggestive of severe enteritis / colitis.I would suggest you the following:-Get blood, urine and stool chec... | |
Suffering from Hepatitis-B, regular increase in serum bilirubin, sgpt, sgot. Cause for the problems?
Dear Sir, in 1998, i have been suffering from hepatitis b . After ayurvedic treatment i became well but after a gap of 1 year i.e from 2001, i have regular increase in serum bilirubin, sgpt, sgot ,. Also my platelets c... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).Platelets come down to 0000? You are having chronic hepatitis B, and you require evaluation and treatment.You should visit a Gastroenterologist as soon as possible because if chronic hepatitis B persists for a longer period of time it may lead ... | |
Suggest medication for sharp pain down neck and back.
Hi I was in a car accident on Thursday since then I have my head has been pounding, when I put my arms above my head I get a sharp shooting pain down my neck and back, also having pain in both those areas with out putting my arms up, I have been feeling very nauseo... | Dear Sir/Madam,I thank you for having faith in Health Care magic and for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, you need to consult your doctor. meanwhile take rest and Tab Paracetamol 500 mg and do some hot fomentation of the area.I hope I have been able to provide you with a... | |
What precautions should one take during jaundice ?
i have jaundies from last 3 week and my blood report show billbilum level above 2000 and my age is 18 please suggest me whoar should i eat and step that should i take | Hello will try to help you, It would have been better if you would have given me full LFT report, to differentiate which type of jaundice it is. Cosidering it as viral hepatitis i would like to give you few advices; . Avoid food rich in proteins and fats . Consume easily digestable food. .Sugar cane juice and other fru... | |
Can T dap vaccines cause lumps?
I took T dap vaccination on Friday last week, my arm got swollen very bad the next day. Three days after I took the shot, I found there are two lymp nodes close to the collar bone, next to my right arm where I took the shot. Did the vaccination cause this? | thanks for sharing your concern!it could be just co-incidental or due to vaccination but definitely you got some infection and for that the lymphnodes got involved and enlarged!for confirmation especially to see the cause an FNAC test is useful in such cases!regards, | |
What is the prognosis for the below kidney condition?
Age 36, height 173cm, weight 94kg, allergies n bilateral renal colic Recurrent stone formation in both kidneys for the last 30 months. Have passed 11 stones between 5-7 mm sizes Chemical analysis high quantity of calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate n uric | HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have posted it seems that have tendency to get recurrence of kidney stones with composition being calcium ,oxalate and uric acid .The recurrence of stone is basically due to metabolic disordes of calcium and oxalates and one needs to follow strict dietary regime to pre... | |
Suggest medication for mild anxiety and depression
Our son died from cancer 3 weeks ago. My wife is struggling, as am I, but she intends to return to work. I think she may benefit from some mild anti anxiety med or antidepressant, short term to get her over the hump. Any better than another. She is a office worker. N... | Dear User,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.I am sorry to know your loss.As you know it is natural to feel sad after the significant loss such as death of son and nobody is immune from it. However if she is able to function properly to some extent I will recommend no use of any medications.It has been reported that use... | |
What may be the cause of runny nose in a child?
my 17 months old son is with runny right nostril for more than month. Last winter he was with runny nose until summer. He is mouth breather from more than 1 year. I'm worried so much, because he can't sleep well, can't eat well and is tired all the time. | Your child may be having an allergy problem (atopic), which requires regular treatment. Please consult your Paediatrician. His adenoids may also be big and obstructing his throat, for which he is a moth breather and not sleeping well. | |
What are the symptoms and treatment for influenza?
Hello Doc!!! Iam 28yrs old and from past 2months Iam suffering from bodyache,slight fever,uneasyness symptoms of flue.I went to our family doc and he used to give me medicine on flue,viral infection it worked on me but temporarily,I got the Blood report and its clear ... | thanks for posting your query to health care magic.Your symptoms are suggesive of pyrexia of unkown origin. There are so many causes of such kind of fever .I want to know some other point; Is fever associated either with cough, cold , running nose , pain in abdomen , loss of appetite ,burning during urination , increas... | |
Suggest remedy for aggressive mood swings
I have a 14teen year old boy with 47xyy disorder an is verry agressive mood swings sexual thoughts hyper controling andthoughts of suicide im in wv i have been researching for years and cant find a proper dr or medicine for him he has been on several medacines and none seem to... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicPatient with 47xyy are like antisocial personality and these kind of patients are difficult to treatment due to their genetic make up. You can consult a psychiatrist for his behavioral issues. There are few drugs like oxecarbamazepine or valproate that partially help to control the sy... | |
Will a dissolved plan B pill be effective?
Hello, my girlfriend had taken the plan B pill right after we found out that the condom broke. She was trying to swallow the pill but it desolved in her mouth. She kept drinking water to get it down. She is just wondering if it will still be affective or not. | Hello,Even though the pill dissolved, it will still be gulped down in the powdered form and the effect will still be the same. Moreover, if she is the safe period of her cycle, there is no reason for worry even if the condom broke and the emergency medication has not been taken. She may see some withdrawal bleeding aft... | |
What causes chronic intermittent testicular pain and discomfort?
20 years old. Experiencing testicular pain and discomfort several times a month for the past few years. Pain occurs when the body is experiencing constipation, orgasm, or when both occur simultaneously. Constipation and masturbation both occur without pa... | Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!I would think you may have varicocele and this is the culprit that is causing you pain. You may need to have a scrotal ultrasound with Doppler too confirm the diagnosis. | |
What are the reasons for having pain in stomach and sore legs after abortion 2 months ago?
Hy I had an arbotion in september after 1 week I took a pregnancy test and it came out negetive I took another one in october and it also came out negetive all pregnancy symptoms are gone my problem is am still feeling too much ... | Hi, It is normal to have abdominal pain after abortion, especially, if :- you had uterine/vaginal infection prior to abortion that triggered abortion- it is time for the periods to comeHaving sore legs is not related to abortion, it might be related to:- vitamin deficiency (vitamin B complex, magnesium)- post-abortion ... | |
What can cause tightening pain in upper chest area?
Hi, I've been having bouts of tightening (with an ache) in the upper chest / lower neck area all night. It is enough of a discomfort to wake me. If I get up it seems to get better but it can also happen at times when I'm standing. I do have some problems with my he... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms.Heart diseases like arrhythmia, heart failure etc can cause irregular heart beats, chest tightness at night.So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitor... | |
Q. Why are there drops of blood when I pass stool?
Hello doctor, I forced stool and fart at the same time and that caused some pain in my anus. Thereafter, there were some drops of blood when I passed stool. My stool was slightly covered in blood too. I cleansed my anus with water and wiped it. Then, there was no sign... | Hi. From what you mentioned, you have an anal fissure which is a cut injury in the anal canal. Most commonly due to constipation and hard stools. They cause severe pain during and after bowel motion (may last for hours). If not treated appropriately, it could become chronic with recurrent pain and bleeding in the futur... | |
What is the treatment for Grade II fatty infiltration?
I am suffering from Grade II fatty infiltration with a focal well defined geographic area in the left lobe of liverin segment III - area of focal flat sparing in the liver & with deranged LFT(SGOT-74 & SGPT-124). What will be the coarse of my trestment? | Hi thanks for contacting health care magic.Noted you have grade 2 fatty infiltration.Here you have to first take life style modifications......Take low fat diet...Avoid trans fat containing diet like cheese, butter, pizza, non veg etc...Avoid alcohol.Take more fruits like papaiya, apple , grapes etc...Green leafy salad... | |
What does swelling and redness of pelvic area indicate?
Hi! I recently went to the health dept for a pelvic exam and pap. I was told I had swelling and redness at the left of a previous scar for pre cancer and they did cryotherapy twice to get rid of cin1 cells. I recently had also been diagnosed with Diverticulitis. ... | These symptoms and examination findings need to be evaluated further with a punch biopsy of the affected area to rule out malignancy (cancer).Please discuss it with your doctor. | |
Suggest diet to keep blood sugar under control
Sir, Good Morning, My wife sugar level is fasting 172 and 232 for PP, just we found three days back, Now we consult the doctor, and prescribed Geminor M 1 and Zerodol, I want to know what is the food tobe taken and how to control the sugar by diet. Thanks. | Dear Sir .. I understand your query .. I as u rightly understood lifestyle changes which include good nutritious diet and exercise are the key component s of management of diabetes .. Along with proper timly medications .. Say no to fried , fast and processed food stuffs .. Takeore of green leafy vegetables , fruits , ... | |
Can someone with shingles pass chicken pox to children?
I have a shingles rash again , I ve gotten the shingle vaccine but this is the third time I ve gotten the rash since getting it, my question is ... my grandkids have not had chicken pox, nor has my daughter, I m being very careful to make sure I m being as clean ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Shingles is contagious. But shingles can cause chicken pox to your kids. it shingles doesn’t not give rise to shingles. Try to avoid close contact. It is transmitted through aerosols. A mask can be used by them. It is better ... | |
What causes lump in between my leg and pelvis?
Found a small lump in crease between leg and pelvis...noticed at least a week ago...painful to walk or sit extendedly...know its likely a lymph node...no bilateral enlargement....having an ultrasound as f/u to myemectomy this week...will it also tell something on with lum... | Hi. Yes, for sure. Ultrasonography can show what is is.The most probable swelling in this region is a lymph node only. If this is reducible or increases and decreases on pressure and there is impulse on coughing , this can be a hernia too. | |
Suggest remedy for swelling and soreness in tongue
The inside of my lips, and under my tongue is red and raw. Even the back sides of my tongue are starting to feel swollen and sore. Any idea what this could be? It s been about 3 days now. I am 31, female with no other issues. My kids have mild colds right now. | Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.It can be due to me some infection.some times upper respiratory tract infection can also have these symptoms.minor cough and cold can cause mouth problems like sore tongue and lips.if i were your treating doctor i would advice you to 1. maintain a good oral hygiene2. rinse mouth with... | |
What causes a painful lump on hand after a blood pressure check up?
I went to my doctor late wednesday after noon and had my blood pressure checked, the cuff was very tight when pumped up and in fact the CMA pumped it even tighter to the point it kind of hurt. Thursday morning I had a spot the size of a half dollar th... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be related to a nerve compression. It could be related to compression during sleep too, after staying in a wrong position. I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a nerve conduction study to examine the nerves of your arm. Some b... | |
Suggest treatment for lump on thigh
Hello. I just turned 40 in March. A week ago my left inner thigh was warm and starts to swell to 3x2 inch wide area. My right inner thigh too but a smaller swell 1x1 inch area. After 4 days, the swelling area decreases in size. Now, My left inner thigh has a painless hard lump sized... | HiThanks for your query.Based on your query, my opinion is1. Lumps/ swelling in thigh is less than 1 cm and decreasing in size. These are probably enlarged lymph nodes secondary to infection in the labia.2. Since the lump size is reducing, not to worry, it will come down with the treatment for primary lesion which is o... | |
Brownish discharge after using expired implanon on arm. Reason?
hiya .. i have an impanon in my arm which expired on the 12th of feb and now i am experiencing brown blood/discharge which has lasted for 6 days now .. it only leaves a bit in my pants but is mainly when i wipe. i have been having unprotected sex with my... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Brown discharge on its own is nothing to worry about, it is a common thing which happens to a lot of women after intercourse. Another common reason for brownish discharge is that your endometrial lining didnt clear fully in... | |
Sharp pain under rib cage can be a sign of pulled muscle?
I had a bad cold, with cough and laryngitis. Feeling much better now, except for sharp pain in ribcage area when I cough. I still have a nagging cough that is usually worse in the evenings. Soreness is just under right breast, and it really hurts when I cough. ... | Hello,Your symptoms are suggestive of pleuritis (inflammation of the outer layer of the lungs). I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and a chest X-ray study, coupled with inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR). You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.Hope... | |
Is excessive exercise advisable when diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I am working out 4-5 days a week. I want to know if it is okay for me to take bcaas during my workout to help repair my muscles quicker? And I also wanted to know if it is okay for me to follow my workout with a ... | Hi, You can do simple stretching and cardio exercises. Avoid strenuous exercise as it can worsen the joints and may cause a flare-up of the disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What is the remedy for irritation in butt crack with kidney failure?
I am a 47 year old heterosexual white male in fourth stage kidney failure due to IGA Nephropathy. For around 3 weeks now, I have had an irritation in my butt crack from my anus upward. It has begun to bleed just a little bit and I was wondering what ... | HIThank for asking to HCMI appreciate your concern the problem that you have could be eczematous lesion and nothing to take any thing with your kidney failure, in my opinion it would be good to see the dermatologist for the conformation of diagnosis, as such you have renal problem suggesting any medicine without clinic... | |
What causes erectile dysfunction after taking Zetia 10 mg?
does , zetia have side effects, cause your sex life, to decrease by not being able to get an errection. how are you gonna, get answers when you already paided and your answer, probabley gonna, be the same. if i go back to my Doctor, and i pay again. the best t... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if this is the erection problem then it may not be due to medicine "Zetia" but it could be due to stress or age pure form of erectile dysfunction needs to be ruled out, hope this information helps. | |
What causes rise in blood pressure?
I was taking stamlo 5 but when I my Bp showed improvements my doctor told me to take stamlo2.5 .After taking 2.5 for year now again my BP is 130/100 my doctor advised m to take again stamlo 5 ,but despite taking it for more than week it has showed no improvement, now I have been adv... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your blood pressure is raised. It is not controlled with stamlo 5 so you need one more anti hypertensive drug. No any definite causes are there but in hypertensive patients it is very common phenomenon. You should regularly check your blood pres... | |
What causes persisting fever?
Hi, I'm a male 26 yrs of age. I had fever about a month ago, with cold and cough. I went to a doctor and he prescribed me NImdis, Mucosyn and tacerene tabs, which I took for a couple for days and the fever and cold reduced. However, since then my body temp. has been slightly higher than n... | Hello sir, welcome to medical care magic.Fever and cough is relieved, no weight loss,no fatigue means you are absolutely fine. You dont have any reason to worry. Just relax. With this I hope I cleared your doubts. Take care. Good health | |
What causes semen discharge while urination?
my fiance said that he just felt like he had to urinate badly, and when he went to do so, instead only semen came out, with a TINY dribble of urine after a pretty large amount of semen was done coming out. Nothing like this ever has happened with him before, he does not mas... | Hello, You are having a condition called semanuria. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause. Consult a urologist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Painful urination, black vomit. Had esophagus removed. On antibiotics, Help?
Hi my partner has, about 6 weeks ago had cancer of the asophagus removed, the operation was a complete sucess, he has had two water infections though since then, and has had two weeks of antibiotics , which dosnt seem to have cleared it, it i... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Black vomit can indicate bleeding from stomach (from the place where the esophagus and stomach or intestine were connected, from peptic ulcers). You never know how serious is the bleeding as in the stomach and intestines there is a lot of space for blood accumulation. That is with such s... | |
Suffering from vitiligo for the last 8 years and tattooing was done on lower lips and it looks very black
i want information regarding lip tattooing im suffering from vitiligo from last 8yrs,tttooing was done in 2003 lower lips right side it lookes very black actualy my lips r not black i want once again my lips to b ... | hi it is possible to have tattoo again and change the color but ur lip color after each treatment will be more darker. u need to consult dermatologist for better option. if u have any white spot then skin grafting give much better result then tattoo. | |
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... | |
Is medication required if exposure to asbestos is there?
lung question we removed our popcorn ceiling with out noing it has Asbestos. now we did the test and found out it had it. we were there during remodeling and lived there for two week after remodeling. should i go to doctor and take any special medication? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It would be better for you to consult a pulmonologist specialist for this for better evaluation of the lungs.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla | |
Is there any treatment available for MDS(RARS)?
Hi my father is suffering fomr MDS (RARS). We took some treatment. he didn't get cured..We have given blood to him 3 to 4 times(each time 4 unit) in last 5 months. His doctor said that he doedn't have option to getting cured..he should take blood whenever HB getting redu... | Its myelodysplastic syndrome. Its treatmentIis not 100% % successful. no chance of complete cure. You havd to maintain on sympathetic treatment. Like pcv, platelets etc. Chemotherapy is available but it has many side effects and less success. Risk benefit ratio is agsint that treatment. So its better ti maintenane on... | |
Does experiencing cold sweats, cold feet and arms related to back surgeries?
My husband is expecting cold sweats now cold feet and arms. Blood work ran on thursday was supposedly ok. Numberous back surgeries, he thinks its from his back? He was retaining water in his stomach, ultrasound scheduled for tues. Do I need t... | Hello, I have studied your case.Cold feet can be due to reduced peripheral blood flow or low BPI will advise you to do MRI spine and peripheral colour doppler.And consult your doctor for vitals.And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will helpHope this helps. Wish you... | |
What causes hard bumps?
My 13 month old son has a hard bump on his buttocks. I thought it was a flea bite or a regular oil bump because pus came out of it and than some blood, but the area is very hard. Is there something I can use over the counter to "draw the pus out" if it is that? He has had it for a week . Tha... | Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Even though from your history, your son seems to have developed some kind of infection of the tissues (cellulitis) over his buttocks, I would strongly advise you to get it clinically examined by a general surgeon of your area for a proper diagnosis and management.... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Suggest treatment for painful breathing
I fell into metal pole it knocked the wind outta me since the I vacvbreatg move an it's progressed to mt neck, there's no bruising but I'm in a lot of pais thinkingbofbgoingbto er that's how bad it I, can they hel with the pai I can only breath shallow and that hurts even | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having blunt chest trauma due to fall on metal pole. Your symptoms like shallow breathing, pain on breathing are suggestive of possible lung injury. Blunt chest trauma can cause rib fracture, pneumothorax, Pulmonary cont... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Is pain in lower left side a symptom of another hernia?
I had a colon resection a year ago then had an incesional herna due to the resection. I am now experiencing pain again on the lower left side. Do I have another herna? It has been waking me up at night and right before I have to go to the bathroom it tends to ... | Thanks for the query.If I were your doctor I would suggest you to take an Ultrasound Scan to conform diagnosis. Hernia is not the only one that can cause lower abdominal pain. A kidney stone, Gall Bladder stone, Urinary tract infection etc will be having the same symptoms.Consult a radiologist soon. | |
How to cure lower back pain due to mild secondary stenosis?
Hi Doc,I m suffering from lower back pain from last 5 months.MRI report showed right paracentral disc protrusion causing mild secondary stenosis.The pain is bearable but, its like my condistion remains the same.Neither getting worst nor getting better.The are... | in my opinion you should stop worrying. For relief from pain have some pain killer along with a muscle relaxant along with methylcobal and gabapentin. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead.When getting up from bed always take a lateral position first then hang your legs down and then get up. When workin... | |
Suggest remedy for fungal inflammation in skin
hi i am wondering if there any other inflammatory type skin on palms & redness @ fingertips that cause pigmentation in skin like ringworm red round bunched up dot in middle then clears up that burn/sting hat respond to lotrimun at by takin away the sting/burn i have no ... | Hello I understand your problem and i try my best to solve it.As you say symptom i suggest you a tropical cream for local application, Candiderma plus. please use it and look forward to me. Thanks and Regards | |
Have running nose and cough, troubled breathing, prone to bronchitis. What is the solution?
I have had a runny nose and cough for seven weeks. Not having any trouble breathing but coughing seems coming from bronchial passage. I'm still coughing up mucous but it is not yellow or green, mostly just sticky. I am prone to... | your bronchitis and history pin towards allergic sinusitisas the is runningnosethe sinisitis cause running nose and post nasal mucus drip caus coughyou can use anti llergic tab and antiallergiccough sypapply nemycinh ointment in nose and sea water 1 drop at night noseconsult ent doctor for diagnosing and reating thr di... | |
Q. Even though I am on birth control injections, am I still ovulating?
Hi doctor, I am on Depo birth control injection, and I was prescribed Medroxyprogesterone to induce my periods. Does not that mean my body is ovulating even though I am on birth control? | Hi. How are you doing? No, you are not ovulating. Let me explain. Hope I have clarified your query. All the best. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for unemotional behavior while having anxiety
My 19 year old son was originally taking Prozac for anxiety which were causing terrible headaches. He did very well on it but had terrible drowsiness and couldn t stay on it in college. He has moved to Citalopram because he found he was very short tempere... | Hi,This is one of the known side effects with serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. It can be helped by adding bupropion (dopamine reuptake inhibitors) or switch to SNRI like des-venlafaxine.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Walid Hassan | |
What causes lump on the brow bone?
Since June I have had this firm lump (size of a pea) on my brow bone, beneath my skin. It doesn't hurt, and is not discolored, but it bothers me...makes me look mad :( I've poked at it with a sterile needle, nothing comes out but blood. Any ideas of what it could be? | Hi! thanks for writing to us and for sharing your problem of a lump on the brow bone or frontal bone!As per your description, the lump is small, under the skin, skin colored, mobile, painless and gives out blood if injured...Therefore, I must consider following possibilities according to my experience in the biopsy cli... | |
Suggest ways to reduce ASO level in blood
Hi,My husbands age is 35 and his ASO level is 400 units. He is often getting leg cramps and back pain due to sacrolitis. Doctor suggested that ASO level is high and given some pencillin injections and medicines.Please suggest some ways to reduce ASO level in blood. | Hi,Thanks for asking.Looking at your query and report, my opinion is as follows:1. ASO levels are raised, indicating active streptococcal infection2. Pencillin treatment will reduce the ASO levels and the levels will become normal in 4-6 weeks.It only indicates active infection and will reduce after treatment. Nothing ... | |
Q. Why is there lactation and typhoid after withdrawal bleeding?
Hello doctor, I had sex with fiancee a month back. I gave her Unwanted 72 in 48 to 72 hours bracket. She had her periods 10 days back. Today she is experiencing some lactation and also suffering from typhoid. Is she pregnant. What to do? | Hello. As she had a withdrawal bleed, so chances of pregnancy are minimal. The lactation could be due to high prolactin levels due to hyperprolactinemia which needs to be investigated with serum prolactin levels. However, the best way to rule out pregnancy if you are still anxious is to get a serum beta hCG test done. ... | |
Suggest treatment for high blood pressure
My husband is 80 years old. He is on several medications for his heart, high blood pressure, etc... Yesterday, he checked with his internist concerning a cough and congestion; sudafed and neti-pot therapy was the RX. Tonight, he seems a bit disoriented....he is shivering and h... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would like to explain that t odifferentiate his nose bleeding and all the other associated complains, it is necessary to closely monitor his blood pressure frequently (several times daily). Cough and nasal congestion are less probably caused by hypertensi... | |
Suggest treatment for middle back pain and abdominal pain
I have middle back pain mostly on my right side, accompanied by middle right side abdomen pain. this pain is starting to get unbearable. I had a CT scan done. no problems with my Gall Bladder, Kidney, Liver, Pancreas, etc. My personal Physician gave me a muscle... | Hi.Thanks for an elucidate history findings of Ct scan of the abdomen and everything normal for that, the muscles relaxants not working, seen already by a Doctor and can not find anything, it means. I would suggest in such a case to go for MRI of the thoracic spine that you may have a pressing inter-vetebral disc. | |
What causes pain in the spine area while turning the head?
My upper back in the spine area hurts when i turn my head or try to get out of bed. I fell on my neck on a trampoline yesterday. I have no tingling sensations anywhere and everything moves fine. Could it just be a bruised or pulled or sprained "something"? | The most obvious cause of the pain is the trauma from the fall. That is a delicate area to injure in the way you did so, any type of movement or manipulation of the neck could cause pain and discomfort. I would recommend having a doctor check it out to be sure you have not seriously damaged anything. At the very leas... | |
Suggest remedy for giddiness,imbalanced feeling and burning sensation in eyes
I am 78 male 80 kg 5 10 walk imbalanced feeling giddy under vertin 8 two times burnig sensation of eyes After I wake up I feel fresh but with little movement my legs become heavy feel tied but i feel comfortable when i seat under a fan , i r... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As your age is 78, there will be a possibility of degenerative changes in the body. Also, as you have giddiness and imbalance this could be related to the vestibular system and undergoing vestibular exercises for the prop... | |
What causes small red bumps on my lower buttocks?
I have recently noticed small red bumps on my lower butt as well as a couple on my inner thighs. They do not itch and do not appear to have pus inside. Also looks like I have an ingrown hair in my vaginal area which is causing a red bump but I can see the hair that app... | Hi,from history it seems that there might behaving friction bumps or due to having more perspiration leading to red bumps.Keep local part clean, dry and airy.Apply calamine lotion.Wear cotton inner wears.Ok and take care. | |
Q. What are the root causes for blood in urine when pregnant?
Hi doctor, My wife is eight weeks pregnant and she is seeing blood during urination. Her first delivery was C-section. Our regular doctor two days ago suggested injection and medicines. Even after taking that injection and medicine, she is feeling pain in t... | Hello. After having gone through the ultrasound reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), It is evident that your wife had experienced threatened abortion with separation of placenta at the lateral aspect of the gestational sac as evident from the second ultrasound. Presently, there is a collection behi... | |
Suggest treatment for small lump on ribs
Hi my two and a half year old son has a small lump on his right hand side just under his ribswhich is surrounded by what we thought was just a bruise but it is a copper colour we first noticed it early this week and have just seen it again but it hasn t faded , it doesnt appear... | Hi, It could be Caffey Disease of the ribs. Please discuss this possibility with your child's pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Can cyst in kidney cause pain in lower back and abdomen along with abnormal urinating?
I have lower back pains and mild to moderate pain from the right side of my abdomen around to the lower back.Also at times I have abnormal urinating. (Sometimes every 2 hrs and sometimes it take a while to get started when I feel li... | Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe it appears to be the urinary tract infection,or a stone in the ureter, may be in the lower end. There may a cyst on the kidney.It may not have any relation with the symptoms.And the nephrologist deels with the issue. ... | |
Suggest method of birth control after unprotected sex
Hi I just had an unprotected sex and there s no pharmacy at this time where I can get an after pill. What do I do? Is there a home remedy I can use right now or is buying an after pill tomorrow too late? I can t afford to be pregnant right now. If I am to buy an af... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.1)First of all do not panic.2) In a woman with regular periods, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If unp... | |
How can overbite problem be corrected?
To respected doctor, i am jay, 24 years old guy from kolkata . I have huge overbite problem. My upper teeths moved too much forward than lower teeth.. I went to visit some orthodontist..some of them said it can't be fixed and some of them said it can be fixed after analysing ... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of overbite problem which seems to get corrected by orthodontic treatment only as positioning of teeth forward and bite will not help. In your case a retainer and alignment of teeth brace need to be positioned every time as chances o... | |
I want to know does Primolut N has any adverse effect on the fetus?
i took primolut N for 6 days. i was not aware that i was pregnant. My last MC date was 17-aug-10 and i took primolute N ( 1 tab / day) from 11-sep to 15-sep. When i did pregnancy test on 30-sep-10 , i came to know that i was pregnent. I want to know d... | Hello,I can understand your worry, but, I would like to say, the dosage you have taken is very little and also very early in your pregnancy. Hence, the chances of affecting the embryo are very minimal. Norethisterone can cause virilization of a female fetus when used in higher doses, if used at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, ... | |
What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
I am in my 2nd bout of chemo, taxol, avastin and carboplatin. 1st bout not too bad a few days of tiredness, fatique and stomach pain, loss of hair. 2nd bout most the same but stomach pain is presistant and having bowel movement quite often, is this common? I have non-small cell lu... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lung cancer and you are taking chemotherapy. Your tiredness, fatigue, hair loss, stomach pain all are due to side effects of chemotherapy like carboplatin. It is very common and expected side effects. No need to worry about that. Just b... | |
Suggest remedies to increase the sperm count.
HAI DOCTOR, YESTERDAY ME AND MY WIFE GOES TO A HOSPITAL FOR NEED A PREGNANCY PURPOSE TO HER. DOCTOR IS GAVE ME A 5 TABLETS OF FERTOMID 50MG. THIS HOWLY WORK. AND I ALSO CHECKED A MY SPERM COUNT. IT IS A 35MILLON COUNTS AND MOBILITY IS 50. THIS SHOULD BE OK OR NOT. IF NO PL... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, just only one sperm is needed for conception so looking to this just keep trying for this, no need to have any medicine because pregnancy is natural phenomenon rather than physiological one, once the compatibility is there then conception can not be stopped, good luck... | |
What can cause cough and chest pain while on dialysis?
I've been getting a bad cough about 3 hours into my 4 hour dialysis treatment. With pflim (spelling sorry). Today my chest was also hurting. These issues last for about an hour after dialysis. Dialysis nurses don't have an answer for me. any ideas what causing thi... | Hi, Usually cough in such cases are due to fluid overload because of the renal dysfunction, which can probably lead to lung infection. Discuss with your doctor and get a chest X-ray done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Is PUVA therapy the correct treatment for staphylococcus infection?
SIR IAM SUFFERING STAPHYLO COCCUS INFECTION FROM 1 YEAR ON LOWER LEGS - I HAVE TAKE MANY MORE ANTIBIOTICS BUT IT NOT COMPLETELY STOPED. I WANT TO TAKE PUVA THERAPY - IS IT CORRECT TREATMENT ? IAM ALSO DIABETIC - PLEASE CHOOSE CORRECT - IPRAY YOU DOCTO... | Hello,Welcome to HCMPUVA is a combination of an oral drug and subsequent ultraviolet light exposure. It is mainly used in the treatment of skin diseases like psoriasis,vitiligo, mycosis fungoides (cutaneous T cell lymphoma), and graft versus host disease.As you are having staphylococcal infection which is a bacterial i... | |
Q. What can be done to get rid of mouth smell?
Hello doctor, I want to get rid of mouth smell. Please recommend a good remedy. | Hi. Do not worry. Do these things. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily. Rinse mouth after eating food. Before sleep, rinse mouth always. Avoid onions, garlic, if these are the cause in your case. If you have constipation or stomach problem, use fibers and vegetables in the diet and reduce consumption of ... | |
Could it be asthma if experiencing lung tightness, shortness of breath and associated cough?
I recently had a PFT done and found out that my total lung capacity is only 64% and my lung age is 66 years. I am a 23 year old female who rarely ever smokes. I have also been experiencing lung tightness, shortness of breath, ... | yes,It could be possible that because of all this symptoms like chest tightness,SOB,cough might reduce our total lung capacity when the person have chronic breathing difficulty.you must start regular treatment wiith bronchodilators.You may also require inhalational steroids,beta agonists,anticholinergics as MDI or rota... | |
Can paracetamol be harmful for fetus during pregnancy?
I'm 28 weeks pregnant now. I'm having fever for 4 days (between 100.4 and 102.4) After taking paracetamol it goes down and come again in 5-6 hours. My baby's movements are normal. And there is no any other symptoms. Is it harmful to my baby? Thank you | Hi, Thanks for the query under HCM forum. I understand your question. Paracetamol is a safe drug n pregnancy. It does not have any adverse effect/ teratogeniicity in fetus. It should be taken three or four times dose as per doctor's advise, Still you should consult a physician for the fever & take specific tr... | |
Suggest treatment for severe hair fall
i am 26 year old female.DUring my teenage i had long curly hair.then my hair started falling slowly after Jaundice.I also change my location from kerala to bangalore..I am here in bangalore for past 4+ years..for past 3-4 years hair is falling like anything.. | Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, acute or chronic medical conditions,drugs,cosmetic products etc.From your description, it seems you might be having Telogen Effluvium, which is h... | |
Disc bulge that hurts all the time, losing weight consistently, always tired. What do you think ?
I have disc buldge, however it hurts all the time, whether I m sitting, standing, or laying down. I am also losing weight consistently. I am 53 years old, my height is 5 4 and my current weight is 105. I used to weight 11... | hi, dear disc buldge is at what level....? generally it sarts slowly due to swellin of the vertebre and due to pressure of that the disc starts buldging to posterior side and sometimes if its not corrected at time may lead to herniation of disc..classicla homoeopathy can help you for a permanet relif from this because ... | |
Should I undergo invasive treatment for blockage by plaque in coronary artery?
i am 63 years old man. about a month back i had pain in chest and felt heaviness. I was hospitalised and my ct angiogram showed 60 % blockage by plaque coronary artery. since then i am on treatment. but i feel still heaviness in chest m... | Hi,CT coronary angio is a very good test that accurately tell whether you have a blockage or not. If it does not show any blockage than it is sure you dont have a blockage. But if it shows blockage it does not reveal the exact percentage of blockage. To know that you need a coronary angiography which is a invasive proc... | |
Is pollen allergy related with sneezing and blocked nose?
I want to know about the symptoms of pollen allergy. From past one and ahalf month I get this weird irritation and sensation in my nose. I have started sneezing a lot and feels my nose is blocked. My doctor back in punjab is saying its pollen allergy. is it a... | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions:1. Yes, sneezing and blocked nose can be due to pollen allergies. 2. However, there are other causes also like house dust mite allergy, fungal allergy, pet dander allergy, etc.3. So I would suggest you allergy tes... | |
Moustache area swollen and burns. Not an allergy. Home remedy?
Good evening, I'm 35 years old and for the past two weeks where my mustache is its swollen and it burns all the way to where my nostrils are... sometimes I feel like is numb.. I have no bumps or any type of sores... I haven't changed the way I eat so I k... | Hallo, There can be different things which cause the burning sensation that you describe. Dryness and fungal infections sometimes cause this symptom and some sort of allergy also. Applying aloe vera gel has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. Applying ice wrapped in a soft towel or cold compresses on the affecte... | |
Is anemia, related with low appetite in females?
Hi Doctor, My wife (37 years) suffers from less Hb count. IN December when tested, it was 8.5 In January the Hb was 7.5 In february the Hb is 6.5 NO piles bleading. She is taking Homeo medicines and fruti juces (REal active by Dabur ) of Mango, Apple and other juoces... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Poor appetite leading onto reduced food intake is the cause here.2. The nutrition, particularly iron, vit B12 and folic acid levels should be low for such low hemoglobin.3. An hemogram with iron studies and vit B12 and folic acid assay can help in id... |
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