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Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Suggest treatment for swelling in scrotum and hematospermia
hi sir me a 25 year old boy had some problrm regarding rt testis of going up near pubic area. i tried to manipulate it down somtimes gently. later after 2 to three days it started causing discomfort when going little in pubic area. after 2 days i experinced haematospermia and also pain in my rt leg starting from medial side of thigh and going in whole leg. ifeel there is very little swelling in the rt scrotum but like at base of penis to start of scrotum kindly guide. | Hello, Possible causes of swelling and blood in semen is: 1. Trauma. 2. Epididimitis. 3. Funiculitis. 4. Varicocele. 5. Urethritis. 6. Prostatitis. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done ultrasound of abdomen and scrotum. Please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu | |
What are the rashes my 3 years old is having on her skin?
My daughter is 3 years old and has been breaking out with some kind of rash all day. Her skin will turn red in like a circular pattern pretty much anywhere on her body and within that red area are white bumps (look almost like mosquito bites). several areas break out at one time the areas on her face almost turn purple. I have been giving her benadryl every 4 hrs around 30 minutes before its due again they start popping up. The last dose i gave her was 2 hrs ago and the bumps have already started coming back. What do i do? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Married, infertility, erectile dysfunction. Semen analysis, testosterone report done. Causes for infertility?
Dear Sir, I am 30 years old, I marry about 5 months ago, but still i haven t pregnant my wife. My Semen Analysis Report is as follows:- Volume : 1.5 ML Color : Gray White pH : 8.5 Viscosity : Thin Total Sperm Count : 125 Million Motility : 80% Normal Morphology : 85% Red Blood Cells : OCC Pus Cells : 25-30 I have also Erectile Dysfunction Problem but some time. my testosterone Report is as follows:- Testosterone : 9.02 NOML/L LH : 7.39 MIU/ML Plz Help me to know what is the problem. | Hello Saa, Weclome here on hcm. You can pregnat your wife with time and with correct timings and procedure. This will need a great discussion with me. Thanks | |
Black color on tongue. Worried
I noticed two areas on my tongue , on the left and right sides, in the way back of the tongue that are almost black in color. It may be referred to as the foliate papillae by looking at a diagram of the tongue. I can t tell if they re sores, but they don t hurt. I don t even remember how I noticed them because if I stick out my tongue completely, they re not noticeable. I have to pull my cheek completely back to even see that part of my tongue. Each sore is on the side, but not completely under the tongue. I m worried because I don t think the tongue should have any dark colors on it, especially when it appears to be black. | hi...thanks for the query...as long as they are not painful and are not bothering you, there is nothing wrong with you...they can be just normal pigmentations on your tongue or it can be due to vitamin and iron deficiencies...just keep a watch over them, if they are growing in size or not... if not, there is nothing to worry about... you can seek dentists advice for your satisfaction... to me it seems to be fine...take care... | |
What causes recurring sickness and ear infections in a child?
My 4-year-old son keeps getting sick since starting preschool in April. He gets sick, recovers, and then after 2 weeks, gets sick again. He has had ear infections twice already. I ve taken him to see his pediatrician 4 times since April. Should I be insisting on some tests to determine if there is anything more serious going on? | Hi, You should do complete blood picture to see if he has a low immunity, Children at this age might have a low one and it improves as they grow up. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
What causes fever and stomach pain?
my 3 year old daughter has been sick for 2 weeks she started with fever runny nose and cough and complained of her tummy hurting and then it went into her ears er gave her antibiotic (amox) then after being on antibiotic for 7 days she has fever again and cries about her tummy still | looks like she has either gastritis or retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy give her syrup cyclopam 5ml twice a daygive her azithromycin antibiotic 10mg/kg once a day for fever give her paracetomol 15mg/kg three times a day | |
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. | |
How many days of rest is required to recover from jaundice?
my husband have jaundice from 6 of nov ,but he has to go to office to resume his work and he was on leave for 4 days is this much of rest is enough r its good for him to take more rest kindly advice since i read that jaundice may even results to coma......... | Hi,supportive care for jaundice needs to be continued until the bilirubin levels start falling. This is a unpredictable phenomenon and can vary from patient to patient.It is always advisable to take rest till the bilirubin levels fall upto 2 mgm%.Reagrds | |
What causes pain under the armpit and on shoulder?
I am having a dull pain under my right armpit and right shoulder blade. My chest feels heavy pretty much all day. I am constipated and nauseated all day everyday. When I push on my stomach and intestines it hurts.A month ago I had my gallbladder removed and thought all these symptoms would go away but they haven t. So what else is wrong with me? I need answers so please any help from you would be great. | Hi. I understanded your question and I will help you. If I were your treating doctor.,I would firstly ask you to do abdominal ultrasound to rule out any serious abdominal problem. also you should know that shoulder pain and dyspepsia may persist for a period after cholecystectomy which is called post cholecystectomy syndrome.. I advise you to regulate your meals and avoid fatty meals. Also I need to exclude any problem in the breast as breast masses and mastitis lead to enlarged axillary lymph nodes and heaviness in the arm pit. | |
Q. I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis. What can it be?
Hello doctor, I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis. The semen is clear few days after sex. It is painful at the tip as well. We had sex for three hours. I am not sure if that caused the rash or if it is a friction due to a tight condom. A day later, I noticed this swollen rash. | Hello. Please answer these questions, so we can have a better approach. Regards. Revert with more information to an HIV AIDS specialist online --> | |
Is rabies injection required after bitten by cat?
My indoor cat got out for about 2 hrs and fought 2 neighborhood cats. There may be other events that we do not know about. The cat is behind in rabies vaccinations by about 3 years. When our son captured cat it scratched him but did not appear to break the skin, just welted up. To my knowledge there have not been any cases of rabies reported in our area in years, but will know more tomorrow when I figure out how to access clinical reporting data. The scratched areas were cleansed and sanitized and an antibiotic cream was applied. What should I do? | Hi... In suspected animal contact always the benefit of doubt is the winner. I suggest you go ahead with the anti rabies vaccination schedule. The incubation period of rabies can be years also . Even though no cases are reported, I suggest you start vaccination schedule for your son.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Diagnosed with hemachromatosis
Hi, I have been diagnosed with hemachromatosis and haven t had any treatment as yet, for the past couple of days i have had what started off as a mild pain in the lower right side of my stomach just at the base of my rib cage and it is now getting worse as the days go on. is it anything to be immediately concerned about? my next hospital appointment is on 6th Feb 2014 should i wait until then and see about it? Thanking you in advance for your help. Regards Michael | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation,You seem to suffer from-accompanied Hepatitis C,Alcoholic hepatitis.Other causes need to be investigations after detailed physical check and detailed history with its reviews.Accompanied repeated injection drug using, blood transfusions and allied history causing hemochromatosis needs to be detailed in your case.This plan would reduce your dilemma about the right temporal bulging vein.Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS | |
Pea size bump on lower spine, painful. Had back spasm, shot with relaxer. What could be this bump?
I have a small pea size bump on my lower spine and it hurts. I had a bad back spasm for 6 weeks and the doc shot me with a relaxer and now the bump on the spine and I believe it is on the 3 vertabri where I have a bulging disc? What it it? I am a Veteran and going to the VA again to have an MRI. Hope they can take care of it? | Hi and welcome to HCMFrom description it seems you might be suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation .For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.I suggest you to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope this will helps you. Take care. | |
How can an infected rash in the groin area be treated?
Yes I originally thought I had an ingrown hair after shaving my groin area and then it became a rash and then it started oozing fluid, the fluid is sticky but has no odor , I went to a doctor and she said it was a cyst that erupted and will go away on its own but it has been months now , it dries up for a day or two and then it oozes for a day or two back-and-forth for the last six weeks or so | Hello,From what you are explaining, the oozing fluid rash you have on your groin area is a pilonidal cyst (ingrown hair debris).Shaving is a contributing factor to induce its growth. I advise stopping shaving. Instead, use other depilation alternatives like wax and also keep the area well clean.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Albana Sejdini | |
How can depression along with anxiety and insomnia be treated?
I am struggling with depression that got worse after open heart surgery and an emergency bowel surgery 6 days later to save my life. I am seeing psychiatrist and taking meds to help with anxiety and sleep disorder. At my appointment Friday my doctor to me she could not help me since efforts have not improved me. What do I do now that she has told my physical condition is all in my head. | HelloCan you please give the details of medications which you are taking?In general, I would suggest you to practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.Hope to hear from you soon.Thanks | |
Does pneumonia lead to hearing loss?
Hi, I've been diagnosed with early stages of pneumonia, this came after a viral infection which I had for 2 weeks, the doc has prescribed me antibiotics which I have been taking for 2 days, its still very early days in terms of the treatment but I'm also experiencing SEVERE hearing loss in both ears, this came about the same time as the pneumonia. Is this normal as my research into pneumonia doesn't really mention bilateral hearing loss. I'm also experiencing bouts of extreme confusion. I am 37, don't smoke and normally fit and well.Many ThanksAnthony | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right, pneumonia can not cause bilateral hearing loss. Some antibiotics can cause damage to inner ears and cause hearing loss. Since your hearing loss is started after taking antibiotic, better to immediately colour doctor and discuss about stopping this drug. Also get done audiogram to know the severity of hearing loss. So at present, don't take antibiotic further. First consult your treating doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What to do for the lump in my tongue?
I first felt a little raised area on my tongue. I took my two fingers and pressed in the area from the top and bottom of the tongue. There was a small lump in my tongue at that spot. after t three days the lump is still there but now it has moved to the top o the tongue, almost like a pimple, but it is white. any idea of suggestion about what it might be? | HI. Tongue is a place to develop such swellings called granulaoma . Observe, consult a Doctor, if painful less to worry about. If no pain / or of a long duration excision biopsy to rule out cancer. If of very short duration - you need a short duration of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines . | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for tooth infectoon
HelloMy tooth is oozing pus some days as well as some days hurts and I feel it loose like it is lower than normal when I bite. I went to a dentist but he told me that my x ray is clear. He gave antibiotics for 5 days (amoxicillin 250) but it started again. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have pus formation in your tooth dont worry it is due to periodontal problem there can be formation of periodontal abscess. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for one week. Consult dentist and go for oral prophylaxis.Hope this will help you. | |
Suggest treatment for severe arm and elbow pain
I play baseball, and this season so far, I have had numerous problems with my arm. This last one has me concerned. Lack of throwing power, some moderate pain, and when I exhale, I feel a sharp radiating pain in my bicep. It feels like my elbow mostly, but it s definitely my entire arm. | Hi there.You could be having Rotator cuff tendinosis or Biceps tendinosis.I would advice you to avoid throwing activities for a whileApply warm soaks to the painful area. Try pain killers and muscle relaxant for a week. If the pain does not get relieved, kindly show to a Sports Medicine specialist. | |
Suffer from wheezing. Need a permanent solution
Hi my name is sridevi i am 31 years old i am suffering from wheezing problem last 6 years i tried alopathi, it is giving cure but not permanent know i am swich off to homeopathi that doctor said when u have more problem u can take alopathy inhaler is it ok if i am taking both medicine doctor???? is it any permanent solution for this problem???? | ys these are allergies and for allergies you need to know about your allergens which can be found out by an allergy specialist by doing allergy tests when you know your allergies you can go for elimination diet for food and immunotherapy for aeroallergensthis isbest methd recognised by world recenty for asthma you can check net i have treted thusands pofpatients with it | |
What causes chest pain with stinging and burning feeling?
Hello There Here is my Dillemma and what I have been dealing with for years. I am 31 now. This has been going on since early 20s Constant left Chest Pain. Feels like a Dull Ache that sometimes is tolerable but sometimes it flares up to a stinging, Burning muscle spasm. For the last 3 to 4 years years i have been to the ER on multiple occassions. Always get the Nine Yards EKG, Chest XRay, Blood work. Everything checks out great, Im discharged. Last visit was this week and the time before was in August. In then many times over years. I saw my primary care doctor who is a lung specialist as well. Gave me a full physical and at the end said im Healthy. 8 months ago i was diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux. I probably had that for years. It causes Weird Symptoms. My GI Doctor thinks im experiencing the symptoms she diagnosed me with. It is very frightening. My Primary care Doctor gave me Carefate this week and my GI Doctor gave me Dexilant. I have had this awful sensation in my chest and at times i rather have my leg hurt all day, Nobody thinks I have a Cardiac Issues and give me clean bill of health. Could this be Stress and Axiety, It makes me panic for years :-/ I need some assistance please! Hope all is well Mike | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Hiatus hernia can cause all the symptoms described by you, so do not worry and continue your treatment as prescribed by your GI specialist. Also eat small frequent meals instead of large meals. Exercise regularly , do not lift heavy weights, keep your head end elevated by 2-3 blocks or pillows, give a gap of 2-3 hours before you sleep after your dinner. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Diagnosed with kidney infection. Took Cipro. Cloudy urine, low temperature, flank, bladder pain. Infection resistant to antibiotics?
I was diagnosed with a kidney infection and given Cipro, took 6 days but was still feeling awful so I went to the ER. Urine was cloudy, showed blood, protein and yeast, was given new antibiotic, macrobid, (5 days now) still running low grade temperature and have flank and bladder pain. Is my infection resistant to these antibiotics? Should I go back to the ER? | urine culture should be performed to identify bacteria and sensitivity to antibiotic.I hope ultrasound must also be done for seeing status of kidney,bladder,prostate and to rule out any pathology. sometimes severe infections take very long to subside .Take appointment with urologist also. urine culture senstivity is done to see for resistent bacteia to identify with which antibiotic it can respond to. Often prostate gland, seminal vesicle situated near bladder are also infected and USG will identify size of prostate,any pathology | |
What are the side effects of primolut depot injections on pregnancy?
Hi Doctor, I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy and i have noticed light bleeding and spotting. The doctor has put me on primolut depot injections for 8 weeks, one per week. What are the possible side effects of the drug? Is it safe for the pregnancy? | Hi,It is considered to be safe during pregnancy. Primolut (norethisterone) is a synthetic form of female sex hormone progesterone commonly prescribed to support and maintain an early pregnancy which not only prevents miscarriage but also prevents preterm delivery.Based on the history you seem to have missed abortion for which your doctor has prescribed this medicine in order to prevent miscarriage due deficiency of progesterone. It is considered to be safe during pregnancy so continue to take as prescribed.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
What does rolling feeling and pain in rib indicate?
I just had my second child a month ago, since then I get this weird rolling feeling under my right rib, slightly painful.it last for a few seconds and then goes away but while it s happening its very uncomfortable.I m unable to go to a doctor for the time being.any idea on what this could be? | Dear Patient,pregnancy is a tough phase for the body and it has gone through a lot of changes, which will be reverting back to normal in coming months, these pains are usually due to laxity of ligaments in places where routinely the ligaments are tight, this occurs under influence of hormones at delivery, now two thingstake paracetamol 500 to control pain,apply hot fomentation, over pain areaYou can get an MRI done of the chest reason if the pain does not get in control with routine measures in a week.Take care of your health, and congrats on being a mother again,Thanks | |
HLA-B27, depressed, feels stiffness, back weakness. Precaution?
Dear Sir, I have learnt a lot about your goodself and want to share some personal concern with you.My brother aged 27 yrs suffer with HLA B 27 from last 6- 7 yrs and he is very much depressed with the ailment ,He always having stiffness and he feel his back very weak.there is no much movement in his neck . I just want from ur goodness what precaution he try to smooth his life? Is this ailment is curable ? | hi..this is a painful disorder called ankylosing spondylitis..now-a-days immunological treatment is available for this..so just consult a rheumatologist and live a healthy life..thanks.. | |
Q. Will pain in cracked tooth goes away after root canal treatment?
Hi doctor, I have a cracked tooth which I believe needs a root canal and a crown that I think went bad. I am in excruciating pain. I have been to emergency rooms they have given me Clindamycin and Vicodin for pain but it barely touches the pain. I have been on antibiotics for two days. I thought I would see some improvement but the swelling and pain are getting worse. I have had a staphylococcus infection before is it possible that this could be one? The infection was on the right side of my face. I have been waiting for two months to get into my dentist. | Hi. I read your complaint and relevant details. You have mentioned you got a swelling. I just want to make sure if the swelling is confined close to the tooth or is it spreading? The severe pain along with fever and swelling confirms that the infection has gone bad. Clindamycin is the only antibiotic that you are taking. I recommend you to take Metronidazole 400 mg orally twice daily along with Clindamycin for five days. This will fight against another group of bacteria and reduce the swelling to an extent. Also, continue with your pain killers as well. Tramadol works well for moderate to severe pain. But in your case, it does not sound so. For immediate relief, crush one tablet of Ketorol DT (ketorolac tromethamine) in half a glass of water and drink it straight away. You will feel better in 15 minutes. Otherwise, complete relief will be got only after the necessary dental treatment. Antibiotics are just add ons. Do not totally rely upon them. | |
Q. Why am I having frequent eye infection with pus and blood discharge?
Hello doctor, Since last 7 to 8 months I am having an eye infection, like a stye. It is getting frequent almost after every 3 to 4 weeks. I recollect having collided with somebody about one and half years back, hurt on my right eye with somebody's elbow and had a swollen eye, very painful and under the eye, it is red and swollen. After about 4 to 5 days, it started healing, and gradually I forgot about it. Now with this frequent infection in the same eye after every 3 to 4 weeks which lasts 3 to 5 days, sometimes pus and little blood come out and sometimes it heals without any pus coming out. This time it started with an itch and has gradually swollen and is very itchy and painful and red and swollen inside and outside the eye. | Hello. This is unrelated to that trauma with the elbow. This is suggestive of lid infection. Try warm compresses, apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin H (Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone acetate) ointment twice daily along lid margins. Once this episode is over then we need to evaluate your lids and lashes carefully as sometimes meibomitis or blepharitis cause recurrent lid infection. | |
Is mononucleosis contagious through saliva?
Hi I have a question about mono. My friend was diagnosed with it about two weeks ago and today I accidently put a candy bar in my mouth that he had in his mouth..I didn't realize he had had the food in his mouth but when he told me a couple of seconds later, I quickly spat it out. I know mono can spread with saliva, am I definitly going to get the disease now? | Hi thanks for asking question here.Ya infectious mononucleosis can spread through saliva.You are prone for infection with history suggested.but it is not always surely that you will get infection.Chances of getting infection is depend on your immunity.Avoid stress.During these incubation stage of disease try to keep your immunity high.Take nutritional diet with more fruit and protein.We are happy to help you for further query if you have.Thanks. | |
Prescribed with Siphene for delayed conception. Follicular study advised. Fertigyn injection given. Proper treatment?
We were trying to conceive since 5 months but not successful, so we went to an infertility specialist to ensure that things are normal. Specialist prescriped Siphene for 5 days ( day 3rd to day 7 of cycle) and put her on follicular study starting 9th day and on second session i.e 11th day she injected fertigyn 5000 IU (Ovipure HP5000 injection ). I want to know if this treatment is correct and will there be any impact on ovulation & pregnancy in next cycles as we are not trying in this cycle. | Hi Rajiv I think,you have not informed your gynaecologist that you are not trying in this cycle. These medications are given for proper follicular growth & ovulation to occur, After starting siphene,ultrasound based follicular study is done & when follicular is going to mature,inj.fertigyn injected. If,you are not trying,then,please,inform your gynaecologist,so that,treatment can be started from next cycle. Thank you | |
Child diagnosed with allergic asthma, prescribed with a inhaler. Are there any natural remedies?
My 4 year old son is on budecort and Mondeslor for past 2 months. he used to get frequent colds before and he experienced mild discomfort while breathing hence the visit to the doctor who told us he has allergic asthma . I am uncomfortable with the inhaler and I am looking for a natural solution to this. I want to stop the inhaler and try and see how he reacts to Bresol. should I stop one and switch to the other or use them in parallel for a week and then give up on the inhaler? | Hello, You are understably upset with the diagnosis, but as you know it is difficult to be completely sure of the diagnosis of asthma as children are unable to perform pulmonary function tests. Therefore a trial of beta 2 agonists is given, something like Ventorlin and combined with oral montelukast 4mg. A natural solution is possible as he grows and may outgrow the asthma, but he definitely requires allergy testing to find out what the allergies are. At this age, it is common to have food allergies, that changes to pet dander or dust mite allergies as he grows older but it will at least tell you what to avoid and when to avoid. Stopping and starting inhalers can be done only with salbutamol but not with steroid inhalers. Hope that helps. Thanks. | |
Should immediate medical help seeked for dizziness caused by physical excertion when suffering from asthma?
My husband was diagnosed with asthma earlier this year having suffered an attack in the spring. He had another session before xmas which lasted well over 2 weeks. Went to a walk-in clinic 2x within a week as his symptoms were severe. Prescribed steroid drugs in conjunction with regular puffers. He started doing some light cardio within the past several days and felt stronger, although his airways still feel somewhat constricted. He played hockey tonite (taking it easy according to him) and immediately felt extremely dizzy when he got off the ice. The dizziness has continued, so far 3 hours since he played. I'm concerned if he should seek immediate help or can he wait to see if the dizziness settles down. His doctor is away until next Tuesday. Thank you very much. | Hi, thank you for asking Healthcare magic.With this presentation, I think dizziness may have resulted from physical activity. When there is an asthmatic attack, blood passing through the lungs does not acquire enough oxygen and when you are exercising your muscles, oxygen consumption increases. The imbalance might lead to dizziness.In my opinion, I would suggest he rest and continue medications.I hope that answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. We will be delighted to answer more questions from you.I wish him good health | |
What causes a small knot to appear near the penal area?
MY 2 YR. OLD GRANDSON HAD A SMALL EGG SIZED KNOT SUDDENLY POP UP UNDER THE SKIN NEAR HIS PENAL AREA. ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE, AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR AND A NAP IT DISSAPPEARED. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAYBE TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. YES HES GOING TO HIS PED. | thank you for using healthcare magic.From your description, your child may have an inguinal hernia. Please monitor if it will persist. Does it come out when he strains or coughs or does heavy physical activity? It would still be best to see a doctor so a proper physical exam would be done. Sincerely,Mark Rosario MDGeneral pediatric/pediatric pulmonology | |
Does lipoma cause digestive problems and reflux?
I have a lipoma on the left side of my neck/shoulder. It has gotten larger. I have bad digestive problems, reflux, nausea. Could pressure from the tumor be putting pressure on the nerves that affect digestion? I have been to many doctors about the digestive problems and tried everything you can think of. | Hi.The simplest way is to get the lipoma removed to get the lump out of the body, get a tissue diagnosis, to confirm whether this is lipoma or not.Well to answer your question. There are no nerves in the area the lump is situated . The bad digestive problems , reflux and nausea have to be investigated by endoscopy and other relevant tests. Get a proper diagnosis and treatment as Ranitidine, antacid gels, diet adjustments and as suggested by your Doctors. Your putting the symptoms would have helped me to help you more. | |
What are the chances of getting pregnant with abnormal small vagina?
I was born at 24 weeks and am now 22 years old. I am petite and have struggled with anorexia since the age of 12. I have irregular periods - maybe 4 a year although I get a lot of spotting . I suffer from BPD, Conversion disorder and Chronic fatigue. I have also been told my vagina is abnormally small and have had trouble with my sex life (needed to use dilatory aids). I am worried I will have a prem baby and have been told my chances of conception are low - is this true? How do I find out? My partner may be joining the army next year and I will be doing a Masters university course, if this happens we would like to begin trying for a child before he goes on a tour of duty. Can you help? | Hello,I think vaginal size doesn't affect the pregnancy gestation. If your periods are irregular, do a evaluation of yourself. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. You can try medicines for growth of your follicles and track the growth of your follicles by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles are more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. You can go for intrauterine insemination (IUI) if you are not able to do sexual intercourse naturally. Take progesterone for the next two weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. Discuss with your doctor regarding it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya | |
What causes severe pain during urination and intermittent urination after perpuce infection?
MY SON WHO IS 13 YRS. OLD WITH 40 Kgs. BODY WEIGHT, HAD PHIMOSIS WITH BELANOPROSTHESIS. AN EMINENT SURGEON SUGGESTED TO GET CIRCUMCISSION DONE DURING MARCH 14. TEMPORARILY TO REDUCE THE INFECTION IN THE PREPUCE. HE HAS PRESCRIBED ZANOCIN 100MG. WITH A DOSAGE OF 2 TABS. IN THE MORNING AND ONE IN THE NIGHT FOR FIVE DAYS. ALONG WITH ZANOCIN, HE HAS ALSO PRESCRIBED CITRALKA (ALKALINE CITRATE) AND T-BACK OINTMENT FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION. TODAY IT IS THE FIFTH DAY. THOUGH THE PAIN IS REDUCED MODERATELY, STILL THE BOY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT SEVERE PAIN DURING URINATION AND URINATION IS NOT CONTINUOUS. DOES IT TAKE SOME MORE TIME TO GET THE PAIN REDUCED AND RESUME THE NORMAL URINE FLOW. SHOULD WE CONTINUE ZANOCIN 100 MG. FOR MORE DAYS. PLEASE SUGGEST. | get a urine routine done and also urine culture. then consult the docter amd start the corrrect treatment. encourage him to drink more water to prevent infections | |
Has abdominal pain, depression, stress, combination of constipation and diarrhea with blood. Cause?
Hello, My 32-year old wife visited the ER last week with abdominal pain . Both blood work and Urine came back normal and an Abdominal CT Scan also came back normal. She was prescribed pain medication and released with instruction to follow up with PC. The PC has referred her to a GI to discuss issues. The past 12 months she has battled depression and stress and has a combination of consipation and diarhea with some blood. What could her issues be? | Hi there ~ I understand that your wife is in a lot of pain and has been having these symptoms for a long time now. She has been battling from depression and anxiety. You do not mention if she has seen a psychiatrist or a psychologist however. I think that you would be better off taking her to a psychiatrist to have a complete history taken and proper medication taken for the condition that seems to me to be a somatoform disorder. I hope this helps. Take care and have a good day ! | |
Suggest treatment for black out episodes during dental work
Hello I suffer from PTSD and I am Bipolar and I need to get me teeth fixed but I have blacked out at the dentist the last 4 times. how do I go about having IV sedation? this is not safe for me or any one else to work on me if I am going to black out during dental work | Hello, Before considering iv sedation I would try to take something before the procedure. If it is due to treatment anxiety then perhaps a benzodiazepine taken orally about 30 minutes before the procedure might help you relax and avoid black out episodes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olsi Taka, Neurologist | |
Suggest treatment for frequent cold and asthma in a child
Stewart Reese, aged 12, is an active boy who loves sports. He plays football in the fall, basketball in winter, and baseball in summer. His only health complaints are that he has frequent colds and that his asthma flares up sometimes, especially in the hot summer on family trips in the car. Stewart’s parents both smoke. The Reese family has three dogs and four cats. Rusty, their new Irish Setter puppy sleeps on Stewart’s bed. Stewart’s mother suspects that her son may actually have allergies. She reports that when he was a baby he was allergic to milk, but has apparently outgrown this allergy as he now drinks milk regularly. What tests could you run? What advice would you give Stewart and his mother? | Hi, What you say I feel that we need to consider the diagnosis of moderate persistent asthma here. Asthma is a clinical diagnosis and usually does not require any testing at all. The only test I would recommend to corroborate the evidence would be spirometry. I think he should be doing well with inhaled corticosteroids and oral Montelukast on a long term basis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Suggest treatment for bladder infection
hi had a bladder infection went to the er and was having light to heavy bleeding through the vaginal but took a pregnancy test through blood work it was negative , was prescribed cipro but im still bleeding light to moderate and its been 7 days , what can my next step be am I goin through the changes at 37 years old already | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some gynecological cause like fibroid uterus or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. You can take tranexemic acid to control bleeding. Bladder infection can not causes such heavy bleeding. Consult your gynecologist and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
Swollen spots on body, no redness no itching, disappears in day. Treatment?
hello I am a 19 year old female . I am finding random swollen sports on my body within the last week. last Friday I woke up to a fairly large swollen pocket I would call it on the upper right side of my back. no pain, no redness nothing. it just looked like a swollen fat lump. this dissappeared in 24 hours. now today I have a smaller same swollen spot on my left front side right under my breast. however this area had some pressure applied to it today during a nursing lab they were palpating. this swelling is not a normal reaction for me so I am hoping someone can tell me what is happening ! thank you ! | Hi,After reading your history it appears that you urticaria or hives. This is common problem and we see so many of cases in normal population. So do not worry about it. There are so many of the aggravating factor and in yourself including day to day factors of environment. You can take benadryl or loratadine or levocetrizine or fexofenadine by mouth daily. You can apply calamine lotion over the affected area. Stay away from hot and humid climate and wear cotton clothes. | |
Tooth pain, tight and puffy legs, retaining water. Taking painkillers for tooth pain. Any ideas?
Hi, My tooth is dying and I am in need of a root canal. I am in a lot of pain and have been taking pain killers for two weeks now. I am on extra strenth advil, tylenol, and Ibuprofen. I am now finding that I am retaining a lot of water. My legs feel tight and I am puffy all over. Is this due to the pain killers that I am on or is something else going on? | Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.Tooth pain is due to tooth decay.This decay is caused by various bacterias, and microbes.Root canal treatment is done to eliminate all the dead and decayed tissues from the teeth and there by aseptically obturated.Thus making the teeth functional again.puffiness of face and water retention occurs due to kidney disorders.please visit your physician soon and get your self thoroughly examined.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. | |
How can iron deficiency anemia and arthritis be treated?
I have iron deficiency anemia, so far in spite of all the tests there is no known cause. I m taking 2 over the counter Iron tablets w/meals daily, and have had an iron infusion, so far no good results. In the mean time the doctors have me off of anti-inflammatory drugs, so with my arthritis I am in lots of pain. Also I was recently discovered to have A-fib, so I m now on Xarelto, when I think it s all very confusing to me.. | Hi, I am sorry for your symptoms but anemia along with chronic joint pain, I would prefer to consider this as anemia of chronic disease and I am tilting towards the diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder, where in there could be a Coomb's positive anemia. If the autoimmune disorder is treated the anemia will get better by Itself. I suggest you consult with your physician with this glue and get yourself evaluated please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Will taking Clexane be safe for vein stripping in left leg ?
Hello. I started taking Clexane 40mg on the 25 October, 9 days ago. I had vein stripping in me left leg on the 24 October. I'm supposed to inject myself with 40mg once a day/once every 24 hours. I just cant remember if I injected one today or not. Should I inject one now just in case I forgot or should I wait till tomorrow. I dont know what to do? Please advice. Thank you | Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think it is better to inject one right now than to miss a dose.The risk of missing a dose is greated than the risk of doing double dose of Clexane.Dr. Selmani | |
Diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Reason? Symptoms in advanced stage?
What is Parkinson's and where does it come from?I was diagnosed this year and the symptoms seem to advance when I least expect them. No one on either side has it (my mom or dad). I am on Requip 2 mg. and that is doing something but my Neurologist isn't clear what is going to happen to me. Where can I go to find information to read about it? I like to be informed. Dena Ketterer | hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns.-Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common example of a family of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by a neuronal accumulation of the presynaptic protein -synuclein and by variable degrees of parkinsonism, defined as a paucity and slowness of movement (bradyki- nesia), tremor at rest, rigidity, shuffling gait, and flexed posture. Nearl all forms of parkinsonism result from a reduction of dopaminergic transmission within the basal ganglia. Sporadic and idiopathic PD account for 75% of all cases of parkinsonism; the remaining 25% result from genetically defined etiologies and other causes including other neurodegenerative disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and drugs. treatment option; i advise you taking Homeopathic medicines gives safe and permanent cure for your complaints consult your local homeopathic physician for correct diagnosis of the case and remedy to fit your complaints I hope this is helpful for you, thank you | |
What causes one testicle to be larger in an infant?
One testicle much larger than the other in my 1year old? One is the size of a marble and the other the size of a plum what could be wrong? Dob 05/12/2010 have notive a difference in apperance for a couple of weeks but didn t think any thing of it until the DR. exam to day that discovered the large difference | Both look same as always a little difference matters less importance. as long as there is no pain and swelling or redness. | |
Unable to conceive, taking Folic acid pills. Will it have any side effect?
Hi sir thi is xyz n my probs is that my wife and me wnt to have a baby since 7 moths we tried but not getting succed, we went to doc he give some kind of tblets like folic acid and my wife starting taking it, i jst wnt to knw is there any side effect of taking those pills..? Also i would like to knw is there any medicine to make spearms stronger..?? Thank you | Hello,Folic acid is considered to be a prenatal medication and is harmless. There is no specific medicine to make stronger sperms; medicines are available to increase sperm count but not motility. You may take certain precautions like avoiding hot baths,tight undergarments, trauma to the scrotal region, avoidance of smoking and alcohol. You may consult an infertility specialist for a complete workup and advice. Hope your query is answered. Take care. | |
Suggest remedy for swelling around the lips with numbness
My son has had a swollen salivary gland removed from the inside of his lip, four days ago. He has 5 dissolvable stitches inside his mouth. His lip is still swollen and slightly numb. He is now concerned that there is an odour coming by from the stitches? Please advise | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. A per your queryswelling around the lips with numbness is most probably caused by allergic reaction. Sometimes excessive licking and picking od lips remove remove natural moist layer of lips and make them dry and dry and dark in color in extreme conditions person experience numbness also . There are other factors like hormonal changes , side effect of medicine and excess exposure to sun. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses over the area. You should apply tea tree oil or tea bags and take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl for allergic reaction. If condition doesn't get better then you should consult dermatologist for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Maintain oral hygiene and drink plenty of fluids.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Q. I am having painful stomach cramps. Will I need any surgery?
Hi doctor, I am having really painful stomach cramps. I do not know whether it is a symptom of pregnancy. Will I need any surgery? Do I need a scan to see any damage in my stomach? I am suffering from constipation, headache, earache and dizziness along with this. | Hi. Unsure at present, but need to exclude ectopic pregnancy in the first instance. Urinary beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) pregnancy test and urinalysis at GP practice. 1. Ectopic gestation. 2. Gynecological pathology - such as ovarian cyst, retrograde menstruation. 3. Dyspepsia or reflux. 4. Cholelithiasis. 5. Irritable bowel syndrome. To see GP to exclude pregnancy and for advice on sex. Revert back with the answers in detail to a general surgeon online.---> | |
How to treat kidney without dialysis?
Hello... My Grand Mother is have having a Kidney Problem, Doctor strongly recommended to do dialysis to get her out of risk level, she was seriously suffering from breathing Problem & burning sensation in throat.. Is there any other treatment with out dialysis, which make her kidney works...Looking for your reply... Thank youRegards,Hani Shakir.YYYY@YYYY | breathing problem is probably due to fluid overload state which is one of the indications of starting dialysis. if you want to delay dialysis further, strict fluid restriction ( less than 400 to 500 ml per day or just less than the urine output) should be ensured. But eventually dialysis will be required in future. but definately, you can delay it. regarding burning throat pain- it may also be due to gastroesophageal reflux secondary to uremic gastritis. you can try pantoprazole and prokinetic group ( domperidone like) of drugs. but if it fails, then again dialysis will be required.only one option which can avoid dialysis is transplantation of kidney but again it also depends on many things like age of the person, suitable donor availability, comorbid conditions and expected life expectancy etc. | |
What kind of footwear is advisable after an injury on big toe and ankle?
Yes, I injured my big toe and my ankle several years ago AND I wear flip flops almost every day. My toes sway towards my big toe from what may be holding on to the ground for balance. What kind of toe straightener would you recommend and what types of shoes? | Hello,After an injury to big toe and ankle, -You can use soft footwear. -Use ankle cap and heel cups. -You can take the tablet aceclofenac.- Apply diclofenac gel or ointment. -Apply ice locally. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale | |
Suggest treatment for yeast infection in a kid
My 6 yr old son starting itching around his private area so I started A & D ointment. I looked behind his ears and saw that his skin looked a litttle irritated and applied it there as well. After about a week, I called his dr because they both seemed to not clear or dry up. She prescribed him nystatin, she said that it might be a yeast infection. It's been a week or more now and it is worse. It seems as if it has spread a lot in both areas. Is it the Nystatin thats making it worse, should I ask her to prescribe another product, or is it a simple fix that I am overlooking? Please help me. Also, not sure if this can help the answer but she had to do a blood culture on him and she said she has to retest because his white blood cell count is really low. She said his iron is a little low as well and he has a sickle cell trait. | Hello and welcome,This sounds like a frustrating situation. The first thing that I thought of when reading your question is that your son needs to be seen in the doctor's office to truly evaluate that rash. While it is quite reasonable to have a medication such as nystatin prescribed over the phone, given the failure of it to clear up the rash, and that it is getting worse, and that you've tried for a week - it is time to take him in so the doctor can look at it and see what that rash truly is.Regarding whether Nystatin can make a rash worse (or cause one): the worsening of the rash may either be due to that nystatin is not the right medication to treat this rash, OR that your son is sensitive or allergic to it.At this visit the doctor can explain the significance of his low white blood count and whether this might be related to the persistence or worsening of his rash. She will be able to tell what specific cell types of the white blood count are low.I hope this helps you. Best wishes to you and your son. | |
Q. There are small red and white painless dots on my foreskin. What to do?
Hello doctor, I have a personal question regarding my foreskin. There are small round red and white painless spots there, and it does not cause any pain whatsoever. I wanted to know is it something I should be worried about? | Hi. Revert with more information to a community medicine physician online --> | |
Will a fat pad in the right lobe of lung cause coughing and shortness of breath?
I was told I have a fat pad in lower right lobe of lung. I was wondering how this may affect your health? I've had a lot of coughing and mucus in past six weeks. Have been to Dr. and was diagnosed with bronchitis. Then went to urgent care because of wheezing. They said their was no sign of pneumonia or bronchitis. But I'm still coughing and short of breath at times? I'm confused as to where the coughing is from and wheezing in chest? | HI, I had gone through your questions, and understand your concerns. First of all fat pad seen in your X-ray or CT scan is not the cause for your coughing and breathlessness. This will not cause you any complication or illness.From your history I understand that you get cough, mucus production, shortness of breath and wheezing since 6 weeks, and X-ray ruled out pneumonia. You haven't mentioned your age and whether you are/were a smoker. Also you had any previous history of similar symptoms. 2 probabilities are 1) allergic bronchitis or asthma, if you had similar symptoms in the past or other allergic symptoms. 2) chronic bronchitis or COPD if you are above 35 and a smoker. Depends on the condition you will need treatment with nebulizers, inhalers (broncho dilators and sometimes containing steroids) or a combination), antibiotics (if signs of infection like colored mucus, fever, raised WBC count etc.), and may be a short course of oral steroids. In both conditions there will be excess mucus production and narrowing of airways which cause wheezing. The treatment I mentioned will take care of both. You might have to continue some tablets or inhalers for long time. Hope I have answered your queries. Thanks for using HCM> | |
Suggest remedy for Charlie horses in legs
For the past couple of weeks I have been getting Charlie horses in the upper inside of my legs. Last night I got one in the left leg and just as that started letting up I got one in the right leg which lasted much longer. Today my legs feel weak and sore and I am afraid to try to do too much. I take a Potassium tablet every day. | hi,I feel you should try contrast bath. the method of performing is pretty simple by starting dipping the leg first in hot for 3 minutes followed by 2 minutes in cold water. repeat this for 5-7 times and end up with hot water dipping.post that try doing some small ankle toe movements and straight leg raise which you can hold up 5-10 counts based on your capacity. repeat straight leg raise for 10-15 times.perform static quadriceps by placing a towel beneath the knee joint and hold up for 10-15 counts and repeat for 10-15 times.post this try doing static hamstrings by placing towel beneath the heel and press with the heal. hold it for upto 10-15 counts and repeat for 10-15 times.I wish you get helped and feel betterthank you | |
Suffering from jaundice, serum bilirubin 1.5mg/dl, SGOT 53 U/L ,SGPT {67}. Is this initial stage ?
dr my hubby is suffering from jaundice his serum bilirubin 1.5mg/dl,{total} , SGOT 53 U/L ,SGPT {67} IS HE IN an initial stage? cud u tell me wat shall i provide him in his diet? wen and at wat wat tym? he is feeling weakness n he has lost his apitite lyk before. wat shall i giv him so dat his apetite increases lyk before? he doznt hav any other symptoms xcept weakness and less apitite plz suggest. | Hello, First of all he should get further testing to figure out the etiology of his abnormal liver tests. He should get tested for viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, etc by blood tests. He should also get a liver ultrasound to check if he has fatty liver or stones in the bile ducts. If he drinks alcohol he should stop completely. There is no magic diet to decrease the liver enzymes. If he has fatty liver disease then he should eat a regular and balanced diet, low in fat. He should definitely get follow up with a liver specialist or gastroenterologist. | |
Any treatment in Ayurveda to cure the injury of knee ligaments without surgery?
dear Doctor sir i was injured 3 yrs back at my left knee ligaments but still now my leg slip some times and i'm doing karate but i'm not doing very well . my friend saying to me go to surgery please tell me how to cure my leg ligament problem in without surgery possible to Ayurveda | Hi friend,There is no cure in ayurveda for your recurrent.knee problem. I advise you to see a physical therapist or othopedician rather and get an mri of knHope it.helpd | |
Suggest if benadryl intake is safe for allergy
i am on clindamycin for an absest (or however you spell it) that was on my tonsil on monday. i was put on clindamycin yesterday for 300mg 3 times a day. i also have allergies to pollen and i was wondering if i could take benadryl while on clindamycin? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are no known interactions between the clindamycin and benadryl.You can use them safely together.Clindamycin, like many antibiotics, can sometimes cause stomach upset. IN some persons the use of probiotics can be helpful to combat this.I hope this helps | |
Red rashes on arm, chest, stomach and knee. No relief with ointment. Having headaches and shooting pain in arms, legs and chest. Ringworm or something else?
I have red circle rashs all over. A BIG one on my upper ARM . Small cluster on my chest . Small one on my other arm. A small one on my stomach and knee . I went to a pharmacist who thought it might be ringworm. I have been using the ointment she suggested for four days now. No change. My body aches, I ve had a headache got eight days now and can even feel it when I sleep. (Headaches/migranes are not uncommon for me). I have been getting shooting pains in arms, legs, and chest. I m wondering if this is more then just ringworm? Help? I am getting a physical in two weeks. But any thoughts would be helpful... I m trying hard to be patient until I see the doc. | Hi...dear kimm., Thanks for choosing HCM.., I gone through Ur history.., Circle rashes and clusters with shooting pains.., usually indicates viral infection...HERPES ZOSTER.., But it is dermatomal pattern distribution...with shooting pains., and fever....so first exclude it.., For these, U are not suppose to meet PHARMACIST( she can only dispensing ., the medicines, not treating the patients)...ok consult good dermatologist, he can guide U.., thanQ | |
What causes constipation, indigestion and abdominal cramps while treating entamoeba histolytica infection?
Hi Doc,recently past 4-5 months I started getting constipation, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, abdominal cramping at times and Indigestion. My food habits have been irregular meals because of my job.however I checked my stools and found Entamoeba Histolytica cysts. I travel a lot and have started taking Isabgol which is a natural fibre which has helped me considerably. What do you suggest ? | Hi thanks for your question.You have diagnosed amebiasis.So now start the drug metronidazole or tinnidazole for few days.Along with that take care not to eat outside food.Take healthy nutritional diet for few day.fruit juices helpful.Take semisolid diet more as compare to solid with green leafy vegetables.After getting cured from amebiasis mostly digestion sunsequentially will be normal.If still you have problem then we will do further work up.I hope my suggestion will help you. | |
Is it dangerous for kidney to operate hernia ?
Dear Sir, My father has only 1 kidney in function since childhood. and functioning kidney is almost covered with stone, as told by Neurologist in Bhopal. my father is also suffering with hernia . doctors here says it may be dangerous for kidney to operate Hernia, as medicines given after operation may harm kidney. Sandeep Gargava Bhopal | Hello welcome to health care magic in the query you didn't mention about the size of the stone in the kidney..depending upon the size and composition of the stone various treatments are there including PCNL,shock wave lithotripsy.. Or if the size is too small go for heavy intake of water,,it naturally gets cleared in the urine.. If the stone is removed from kidney,then kidney function gets normalized.. Hernia is not an surgical emergency unless it gets strangulated(sudden pain).. So 1st get corrected for kidney stone and then for hernia. Hope you understand my suggestion have a speed recovery Dr.siddartha | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> | |
Does red and white splotches develop after a severe fever and throat infection?
Hi there, two days ago i recovered from a severe fever and body aches due to a throat infection all accept for being slightly dizzy at times. I have also developed red and white splotches in my skin in both my hands but worse in my feet any idea what this might be? | Hi, There are few possibilities: either a drug rash or a viral rash associated with fever. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
Suggest treatment for constipation and dry lips in a child
My 2 year old was fine at 9 am this morning at 1 pm I gave him a peanut butter sandwich he munched on it till 4 or 5 pm. He did not nap his stomach is rock hard. I am thinking he may be constipated. He also had 2 cups of juice in that time frame he has not urinated either and his lips are dry. Should I go to the ER | dear parents your concern is understandable. you have mentioned regarding urination but not defecation. has he passed normal motion since morning?if yes he is not constipated. if he is comfortable and playing then need not worry.if his stomach is rock hard as you are saying, and he is in pain, then better consult a doctor in person because the child will need to be examined. | |
How to treat dark discoluration around the genitals?
Well I'm male, 16 years old and haven't been sexually active however I have a dark discoloration of skin around my genitals, to be more specific it's on the side of my thigh and it goes up onto the sides and even down on my butt a little and specifically in the crack.. It also itches a lot, pretty much every night. I used to get jock itch a lot and still do so I don't know if that has anything to do with it however I've had this for a few months now. Any idea what it could be and how to cure it or get the discoloration to go away? Any help would be appreciated, thank you. | Hi,Thanks for writing in. During puberty and adolescence, there is sudden increase in hormones like testosterone and development of secondary sexual characters in boys. This causes increased deposition of pigment called melanin in the genital areas.However if there is itching that is along the inner thigh as described by you, then you might be having fungal infection. Please apply antifungal ointment like CANDID-B twice a day. Wash your genitals with warm water twice a day and keep it dry. Wear loose cotton inner wear and avoid itching. | |
What are the side effects of lactase capsules?
My doctor advised me to take lactate capsules for 15 days and then take granules. Capsules helped me a lot to increase my breast milk. Can I continue taking capsules? Do these lactare capsules have any side effect? What frequency I can take the same? | Hi,Lactare tablets can be used once or twice a day for up to 2 to 3 months. But healthy diet should also be taken.Tablet alone cannot increase milk production. Lactare is a herbal supplement and side effects are usually rare. Any allergy to the contents of the drug should be ruled out before taking the drug continuously.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician | |
Are spherical and cylindrical power curable in children?
Hi Doc,My son is 5.5 yrs old. Last year we saw the water coming out of his eyes and so we took him to the eye specialists. Both of them recommended +1.00 Cylindrical Power Lenses for both RE and LE. Now recently I got him checked again and to my surprise this time they told me that the the previously mentioned glass is not appropriate and this time the power is +1.75 for RE Spherical, +1.00 for LE Spherical, +0.75 for both RE and LE Cylindrical. My query is that is that by what age we can get his final power? Is this spherical and cylindrical curable so that he does not have to put on the glasses and what are the other options that can be explored to get this corrected? Are there any preventive actions as well that we need to follow to keep his eyes intact? | eyes grows with body till age of approx 18 year.so lens power may change till the age 18 year. refractive surgery(lasik ) remove glasses both of cylindrical and spherical number. but surgery is done when eye grow full (18 year). there are no othere option available for lens removal. to keep eyes intact give balance diet which contain vit a like carrot, grean vegetables, milk . curd. and egg if u take non veg | |
How can severe UTI be treated?
I have an incredibly severe UTI and have been treated with Alprim for it in the past. I am waiting on test results to potentially change the antibiotics if Alprim is not effective. In the mean time, I m in a world of pain. Can I take two Alprim as an initial dose and continue to take the rest daily? | Hello,Resistant urinary tract infection (UTI) requires urinalysis and culture and sensitivity test in order to determine the appropriate antibiotic. Alprim is a widely used antibiotic for simple urinary tract infection. The appropriate dose of Alprim is once daily for seven days. I suggest that you drink plenty of fluids and use a pain killer when required.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Mahmoud Abouibrahim | |
What causes lower abdominal ache after insertion of catheter?
Hi, I am 44, 5 feet and 120 pounds. I had A Ross procedure 12 years ago and I had an angioplasty last Tuesday because of a recurring chest pain. I am having an awful pain on the lower part of my tummy on the right side where the catheter was inserted. Is that normal? | Hi.This is not normal at all. The pain in the right power abdomen after this angioplasty is indicative of a large hematoma. Get a color doppler and ultrasonography done to confirm the diagnosis of either hematoma or dissection of the vessel. Get admitted, for observation and active management is required. A strict rest and management of the stable hemodynamics may resolve this on its own . | |
Suggest treatment for ADHD while on Adderall
I just moved to California, and have been diagnosed with Adult ADHD; my last two psychiatrists have been prescribing me Adderall. I am out of my medications, and need refills. I have Medicare & Full MediCal. How soon can I get an appointment to get help? | hi, if u r diagnose as adult ADHD than u have to consult some psychiatrist near by u. because without any psychiatrist prescription no one can give u treatment or medication. so consult psychiatrist. | |
Can skin graft on wound on the calf while being on pacemaker for slow heart rate be done with local anesthesia?
My doctor wants to do a skin graft on a wound on the calf of my leg. It is about the size of a quarter. I have a pacemaker for a slow heart rate. He says I have to receive general anesthesia. Can I have a graft done with local anesthesia? I ll be honest, I am very concerned about being put to sleep. | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is understandable to be concerned but if you are assessed by your doctor and the anesthesiologist prior to the procedure then it should be okay for you.Your cardiologist can also assess your fitness for anesthesia.It may not be possible to have the skin removed under local anesthesia.I hope this helps | |
Q. My bottom teeth have receded. How can I fix this without a gum graft?
Hello doctor, The dentist said I should get my bottom two front teeth looked at by a periodontal expert but I wanted to get a second opinion first. My bottom teeth have receded due to having a tongue ring previously. How can I fix this without doing a bridge and gum grafting? The doctor also said that the gum grafting not always works. Should I continue to gloss and brush gently? I feel it is getting crooked due to other teeth pushing them in. It has just been getting worse over the past two to five years. Kindly advice. | Hello. I have gone through your query and here is what I suggest you. Regards. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
Can you conceive while on hucog ?
hi,i m 26 yrs n hav been trying to concieve frm 1 yr.i had an follicular study it shows my right ovary 23*16 l.o msf endo 11.5mm on d19 but my cycle is of 30 days and yet not ovulated.wht kind of problm m facing?doc had given me hucog 10,000 inj. does it the right treatment?wht r d chances to concieve? | Hello Welcome to health care magic forum Management of infertility takes time,so don`t lose hope & continue to try. whether your follicle ruptured or not after inj hucog.Follicular study should be done for 3-6 months ,one month is not sufficient . Wish you good health Disclaimer | |
Suggest treatment for pregnancy gingivitis
I'm very concerned right now. I'm 11 weeks pregnant. And during what was my morning sickness, it apparently made me so sick that I couldn't brush my teeth without having to suffer through a horrible reaction afterwards.. I believe I have the starting of pregnancy gingivitis. I have noticed with trying to remember to brush once to twice a day and listerine once a day the gingivitis appears to be going away. (It's only in the front of my mouth.) I am scared though, as I read up on it this early in the morning.. I have had my tears, and was hysterical to my fiance that I may have no teeth... Please tell me how I may treat this? And yes, I realize, I need to see a dentist but that could be months from now as I live in a big city an it took ages itself to even get me in for my first check up with pregnancy which is this friday! | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.pregnancy gingivitis is common during pregnancy, nothing to worry, its because of the hormonal changes. Once you deliver everything will be fine. Right now nothing to be panic, just maintain the oral hygiene by brushing morning and night. Rinse your mouth thoroughly after eating anything. Do not use chlorhexidine mouth wash, instead you can rinse with warm water with little salt dissolved(saline) in it. Once you get time you can get your teeth cleaned. you will not loose any teeth just because of pregnancy gingivitis.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
What does cell sarcoma tumor in small intestine suggest?
I had a clear cell sarcoma tumor removed from my small intestine 2 yrs, 8 mths ago. Recently cat scans showed 6 small masses that weren't there in last scans from 7 mths ago. Boipsy was on Mon. waiting from results, but assuming they are likely malignant as in same general area as last tumor. I think they may be in the peritoneal cavity this time. I am having a hard time finding ANY information on this type of cancer, in this location..... ie; Treatment, medication, protocol, etc. Can you share any insight? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It appears that there might be a recurrent disease in the same location as the earlier one. Treatment for this condition usually involves surgery and chemotherapy. Bowel cancers are to be treated as per their pathological correlates. There are about 8 to 10 approved medications which can be given keeping in mind earlier treatment details and the way in which the disease control was achieved. The disease condition can be known in more ways than one. It can be mesenteric clear cell sarcoma which you have right now. Treatment is by intensive chemotherapy and close observation. | |
Does a spine curvature need looking into?
My spine is far from straight, if you run a finger down my spine, you can find many of the bones feel as if they are not aligned with the next bone. some to the left, some to the right. I don t suffer from major back pain, the odd bit of stiffness/pain if I have been sitting to long in an office chair but nothing that inhibits any movements. should I have my spine looked at? or is it ok to leave as long as its not giving me problems. | Hello!I read carefully your question and understand your concern. The spinal column deformations in different directions may often be asymptomatic. This may be your case. They become symptomatic when the disks get displaced and compress the nerves root. The stiffness tr hat you feel on your back is caused by contractions of the spinal muscles and this may be a sign of the damage in your column. I would recommend to have an xray of your column in all the levels in 2 directions to have a concrete overview of your problem . I would also advise to have a lot of physical activity specific for the spinal column which is very helpful in reinforcing your back muscles and correcting your wrong position during work. Hope to have been of help. Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka | |
What could black thickened part on left side of tongue indicate?Suggest remedy
I am having a black thickened part on left side of tongue...what i could remember it started from a broken sharp tooth (T6). May be i am noticing it from last 3-4 years but paid no serious attention as it was not bothering in any means. But recently it started to misfit with the broken teeth which i got grinded by me Dentinst. But still then it is irritating and seems little bigger. I am also having light fever since last 3-4 days and there is a pain between collar bone and neck when i breath deep of make sit up. please suggest. The thickened area on tongue is abt 4 mm round and 1 inche back from tip of tongue on the left side | Welcome to HCM.I recommend you to go for a biopsy of lesion. This is a fibrosis due to constant irritation from the tooth.You can consult a oral pathologist for this.You can take amoxicillin for a week course as the lesion is secondarily infected.Apply topical metronidazole ointment.Regards. | |
Suggest treatment for typhoid fever
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi!! my wife was suffering from typhoid since last 1 month we consulted the doctor and taken the course prescribed by him now she is not having any fever etc. but having constant headache since last 20 days its contionus since last 20 days just the frequency varies. its in whole head. what to do? | Hi thanks for asking question.There is not direct association between headache and typhoid fever.Headache may be associated as constitutional symptom of typhoid.Do your culture study and confirm that typhoid is eliminated.Check your blood pressure.If sinusitis is present then also headache can occur.Headache can be because of viral infection.So first rule out about total elimination of typhoid and then if one the above cause not present then further causes can be excluded after doing physical examination and according to that further work up.I hope my suggestion will help you | |
How much does one unit of novolog flexpen beduce the blood pressure?
My wife takes 20 units of Lantus in the morning and 20 units before she goes to bed at night. She saw her doctor today and now she wants her to get novolog flexpen and take 3 units at meal time three times a day after each meal. How much does one unit lower your dlood pressure? seem like a lot to me, what to you think? Thank you Dave uren | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It is an insulin injection, for controle of the blood sugar. At first lantus is prescribed, it is a long acting insulin, to be filled every time in the syringe. Novalog- It comes prefilled with insulin and is ready to use in just a few steps. You simply dial the exact amount of insulin say 3 units, and inject by pressing a button to inject . take three times a day. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. | |
Allergy on eating outside food, get throat pain and fever. Get stomach issues on taking medicines. Suggestion for treatment?
I am having allergy to many things especially water and food for example if i eat anything outside immediately i get throat pain with fever This problem exists from my childhood but now it has become severe i feel allergy to even bakery items, biscuits,cakes, fruits,tea,coffee,milk, curd, fridge items,etc,. I don t know what to eat and what not to, i lost my peace due to this. Also atleast in a year i get some 8 times throat pain and by consuming tablets for this i am facing stomach problem like indigestion, acidity, constipation , hammoroids. Please suggest me is there any treatment for this. | hello, i think the condition which you have is called as atopy which means a tandency to get multiple allergy. I advise you to visit a local pulmonologist and allergy specialist who will guide you to minimise your problem Hope this will help Wish you a speedy recovery and better life ahead | |
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.---> | |
Suggest treatment for dog bite
I was just bit in the right calf by a dog. It broke the skin in a couple of areas, is bruising and the area has a burning pain sensation. I called the police and made a report; I also identified the two offending dogs. Their rabies vaccinations are not up to date. Would you suggest I go to the ED? | Hi,You should go to ER and get examined.As you are having skin breaching in multiple area with no proper information of vaccination of dogs, you require to go for,1, tetanus toxoid shot,2, ARV shots of five.3, cleaning and dressing of the lesions.Ok and take care. | |
Is inflammed and swollen toe with history of being stubbed followed by cut, swelling and bruising serious?
I stubbed my toe Thanksgiving day. There was a small cut, immediate swelling, bruising and pain. The second day the toe was not painful but remained bruised and swollen. The following two days the toe looked much better but subsequently has looked inflamed and swollen, still without pain or feeling hot, Should I see a physician? | Hello,If there is swelling, bruising and pain that is not getting better in a few days then you should see a doctor for an xray.Regards | |
How long should one take Nortriptyline for cough and voice hoarseness?
I have never taken any medication except vitamins. Because of cough and hoarsness and acid reflux I have been put on nortriptylingHCL 10mg. I frightens me when I read the side effects. How long does one have to be on this and problems with going off in time if cough hoarsness clears up | Hello,As per your explanation, it depends on your lungs actual situation. But if your doctor has recommended it, then take it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla | |
Should I increase the dosage of tablets for BP of 160/105?
I'm on high blood pressure medicine but my blood pressure has been running high - it's been around 160 / 105. Can I take an extra pill? Should I go to the emergency room? I feel "ok" but have a funny headache at the base of my skull above my neck. | Yes you definitely have high blood pressure and need to increase the doses of antihypertensive or need to add some antihypertensive drugs.but don't take it by your self. Consult your physician for that. And your headache is due to youf persistenthigh blood pressure. it will go away after your blood pressure go down to the normal level. | |
Suggest remedy for pronation in feet
I have pronation in both of my feet. I was just recently diagnosed with tendentious in both my knees and I am now in physical therapy for them. They say the problems in my knees are caused by my feet. I was wondering if there was another option to fix my feet that anyone knows of. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pronation in feet . Well pronation is a normal part of walking or running. When the outside edge of your heel hits the ground, it supinates or locks to deal with the shockwave. Your foot then rolls in a bit and your heel moves outward. It can affaect leg knee or even hip joint . I would suggest you to use Stability shoes, best for mild to moderate overpronators . In case the pronation is severe you can use motion control shoes, best for moderate to severe overpronators . Consult podiatrist for proper examination and treatment.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
How to get rid of shin splints in both the legs?
I suffered from shin splints in both legs but gave up football - pain was usually from the calf area and left a throbbing sensation on my shin bone. Started going to gym on exercise bike and stopped feeling pain whilst walking to work etc. Stopped going to gym over xmas period and now I am getting a short sharp pain on my left shin on the front. Some days I will have this a couple of times, while other times I can go a week with no pain | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.what I can understand by your history is you have pain in the shin and for which you stopped many of your physical activity.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.Usually, pain in the shin area can be due to the overuse of the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg. By undergoing as thorough musculoskeletal assessment one can determine what the problem can be and why fatigue sets in soon.Post assessment of the muscles of the leg, you will be put to physical therapy. as this pain is common in football players too. by undergoing proper Musculoskeletal assessment the next rehabilitation plan is implemented. Also, your rehabilitation will be more focused towards the sports injury management as this is a different case to deal with.in my clinical practice I see cases with similar issues, and by implementation of proper Musculoskeletal assessment the next rehabilitation plan is designed.it takes usually 6-8 weeks to get the actual muscle strength and correcting the biomechanics of the muscle .I will recommend you to meet up a sports physical therapist who can help you further.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain
I have lower back pain relieved by ice pack. tenderness below ribcage in center area feeling of obstruction in throat right above collarbone pain increase in back and around lower abdomen after eating fatigue Began about 4 days ago as feeling of tight band around lower back and lower abdomen | Dear; thanks for using our system. You can have a herniated disc in the cervical area that is blocking the nerve in that area and giving you these symptoms. It can be a spinal stenosis or narrowing of the area.I hope my advise will be helpful Dr Sara | |
How can shingles be treated?
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POSS SHINGLES TOLD BY MY DOCTOR IF I SAW A BLISTER TO CALL HIM WOULD OR COULD I TAKE FAMVIR 1000 MG TO POSS STOP THE POSS SHINGLES. I HAVE FAMVIR ON HAND. IFTHEY BREAK OUT WHEN THE DOCTORS OFFICE CLOSES I HAVE A PROBLEM OR IF THEY SHOULD BREAKOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT I REALLY HAVE A PROBLEM. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think you can take the antiviral agent as soon as possible in order to stop spreading of more vesicles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes body pain even after vit B12 deficiency treatment?
body ache..left arm to leg tingling..discovered that i had low b12 tht was 145 and d3 was 6..took injections n now am 450 b12 and d3 is 33,again the same pain started...cud it be the deficiency or fibrocities ?i also had spondolysis of scapula nerve n got treated by accupressure | Hi, In your situation you need to supplement more of vitamin B12 with injection. If pain persists then consultation by orthopedic surgeon may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Behcet s Disease, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, stomach ulcers, blurred vision
I have Behcet s Disease. All of my symptoms are - headaches, joint pain & swelling, fatigue , vein pain, sensitivity to cold in my fingers and toes, skin lesions, random bruising, high pitched noise in ears, abdominal pain, nausea, stomach ulcers, blurred vision , forgetfulness, memory issues, hand and leg tremors, mouth ulcers, hand spasm, confusion, forgetting how to spell easy words, sleep issues, depression, irregular periods, eye irritation. My headaches seem to be the worst. They re in the back of my head. They ll get so bad i ll My neurological and CNS symptoms seem to only be worsening. But no one will diagnose me with Neuro-Behcet s Disease. What do you think? | your symptoms suggest gastrointestinal, ocular, cns involvement Consultation with a neurologist should be considered . | |
Does yeast infection in mouth reoccur if I use the same tooth brush?
I had a yeast infection, that was affecting both my vagina and mouth, got it treated with diflucan....a week later my throat hurts with a white, light coating on my tongue. My vagina area is fine. However, I forgot to throw out my toothbrush last week. Could I have reinfected myself? | Hello and thank you for your question.It s possible. Get a new toothbrush and retreat yourself for oral thrush.I hope you are better soon. | |
Is it normal to have fluctuating BP?
I am 37 year old female. I am facing problem of High BP since almost 5 years. Recently I visited my Doctor & done ECG. ECG was done because I was felling palpitations ECG shows tachyacardia 100 BPM. & BP 140/100. Then I did 2 d echo. Which is normal. So Doctor started Revelol XL 50 twice a day. & Stalopam 5 mg once a day.I want to control BP & Pulse please give your opinion | Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem...in young females mostly palpitaion are due to anxiety and bcs of it blood pressure a;so raises..if u were my patient i will treat u the same bcs revelol xl will control ur BP n also palpitation n Stalopam will help u to feel relax...i also ask u to do activities bcs it will help u to feel relax n decrease in bp...I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.Regards.Dr.Asad Riaz.General and Family Physician.. | |
Is Citalopram recommended for a child?
Hi Doctor, My nephew has a habit of sucking on his lower lip since he was a baby and now he has formed little rabbity front teeth. He is about 9 years old and does it almost constantly. However, my sister decided to pay a visit to a neurologist to inquire about her little boy, and he was prescribed a Citalopram 5mg daily dose as he diagnosed the child as having an Obsessive-Impulsive disorder. She insists on giving her boy the medication but i have a bad feeling about it as I have read some nasty reviews on this medication and i really think it is unnecessary for a child of his age to be taking it, I really think child psychology would be a better option. Please help? | Hello,I strongly recommend you not to use Citalopram on your child as there are clinical data’s that support the use of it in children and adolescents. I would recommend you to see other options such as psychotherapy as you suggested.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Valbona Selmani | |
Can Gallbladder cause pain on one side?
Can your Gallbladder Cause pain on your left side? I am 20 years old 5.5 and 145 pounds. Right under my left rib cage is hurting. It feels as if there are little needles sticking me. Can that be my gallbladder. I also feel bloated all the time and very nauseous? | hi,thanks for posting queryGall Bladder is on the right side. so its not related.gas/boating maybe the cause.-OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.-Chew food well and try not to talk/zip mouth while chewing food as it causes -more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.- avoid broccli, beans, cauliflower, and beverageswish you good n sound healthregardsDR Tayyab Malik | |
What could a child involving in masturbatoin mean?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, I ve just got call from my daughter s teacher that she was caught masturbating in her class. She is 11 y.o. and coming from school in 20 min. How should I talk to her? Thank you | Hi,Masturbation is common in this age and often, can be taken as normal, although sometimes it occur as part of a psychological disorder.Just be calm, ask what happened, and give mental and emotional support to her as she is already frightened and feeling guilty. Never use any form of abuse. We can convince her regarding inappropriateness of the circumstance in a friendly and phases manner.Since here this happened in an inappropriate circumstance, we have to search thoroughly for any cause. Masturbation of unusual severity or inappropriate circumstances be a manifestation of sexual abuse by someone, accidental exposure to adults having sex, or behavior like porn watching. Kindly take her to a child psychologist, as they are experts in dealing with such situation and can reveal any such cause.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician | |
Hot rash spreading over upper body after eating tortilla chips, no known food allergies. Treatment for allergy?
22, Male, 6 0 , 210 lbs. Hello. Tonight, about 2 hours after eating tortilla chips and hot salsa (which I eat on a fairly regular basis) I suddenly broke out in a hot rash that gradually spread over most of my upper body and head. it almost felt like a sun burn . I ve never had an allergic reaction before in my entire life. I eat spicy foods all of the time and also have no known food allergies (Have always been able to eat peanut, gluten , wheat, and soy products.) Any idea what this could have been? Thank you. | Hello and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. If there was such a sudden outbreak, this could most probably be a hypersensitivity reaction requiring the administration of anti-histamine medication. Depending on your situation we can administer either an injection or give you a tablet for the same. Please visit the ER at the earliest for treatment. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you. Best wishes. | |
What could rashes during tonsillitis indicate?
I am having a terrible flu. Tonsillitis, runny nose and yesterday (3rd day) started to have rashes (small light pinkish dots all over my trunk).I am being treated as per tonsillitis. (Before the rashes appeared)Shall I be concerned? I always practice safe anal sex but not oral.I had a hiv home test done yesterday coming out neg. | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have viral exanthem which is a non specific viral rash. It may or may not be itchy and settles after 7-10 days. Apply calamine lotion thrice a day and use a mild hypoallergic soap for body wash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Q. My father has fever as well as cold hands and feet after a long flight. Please advise.
Hello doctor. | Hello. Please let me know your health query. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> |
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