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What does a bump on the right side of the uvula indicate?
I have a small bump on the right side of my uvula. My primary Dr. saw it on a check up. He referred me to an ENT but they cant see me for over 3 weeks. Should I try to find another ENT? I also have a sore throat and a long history of sore throats. Plus going to get ultrasound for abdominal pain. (probably unrelated). | Hi..Thanks for the query..A bump on the uvula can be due to causes like a mucous cyst or a Mucocele..If it is painful and inflamed it can be an Abscess..You should consult an ENT Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated so that the exact nature of the lump can be ruled out..If needed an FNAC can be done..For now you can do warm saline gargles.Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lidocaine..Avoid hot and spicy foods and drink plenty of warm water..Hope this helps..Regards.. | |
How long would it take to recover sperm count after jaundice and chicken pox?
Hi doctor, Have got affected with jaundice 6 months back and got recovered then after 4 months recently have been affected by chicken pox which now normal..hardly 1.5 months now...query I have ...how long would it take to recover sperm count after these disease ...also mean time if I do maaturbate would it affect the sperm recovery time | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern if you have history of some viral infection like jaundice, and chicken pox, these infection may not affect the function of sperm formation and no need to worry about this you would be having the normal count of sperm even after having this infection, have nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for pressure in the head after straining neck
Hi, This past sunday I was running near a pool, slipped and hit my head. However, the hit did not leave a bump and I did not have any signs of a concussion. Also later in the night, my friend and I were play wrestling and I think he strained my neck a little. One day later, I started to experience pressure in the back of the head and a slight feeling of being spaced out. Everything else, however, is fine. What do you recommend I do / how long do you think these symptoms will last. Thanks | Hi, My best advice is that you be checked out by a doctor who is experienced in examining for and diagnosing concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Even though you say you had no signs or symptoms of a concussion you're not a trained expert. Taking a direct fall on solid concrete while running and striking your head almost invariably causes symptoms of a concussion which doesn't mean you have to have lost consciousness or been suffering from major headaches immediately afterwards. You may very well be exhibiting symptoms of what we call postconcussive syndrome and these can last from several days to several months and in rare cases, several years. If you are feeling "spaced out" then, at the very least I would recommend getting a CT scan of the brain and if I were your treating or examining neurologist I would likely order an MRI of the brain which can demonstrate contusions of the brain much better than any other testing sequence. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist | |
How to treat psoriasis ?
psoriasis , with allergy in sulfur drugs, on toe to knee, can it be cured/reduced? | hi; Psoriasis is an auto-immune skin disorder difficult although not impossible to cure.Please under stand that for psoriasis there is always some underlying cause which is acting against our body.It can be mental stress;odd work conditions ;allergy ;grief .Once the cause is controlled psoriasis can be controlled .As for drug allergy of sulfonamide group (what you say sulfur) it is inborn & cannot be corrected (at least no documented treatment available).Still in Homoeopathy they say it can get cured . thanks | |
What shall be blood pressure normally?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi... my blood pressure reading is 104/65 with a pulse rate of 70 - I run or walk for an hour nearly everyday, am generally fit and healthy.I was told my blood pressure is too low.... is it? | No it is not low rather it is perfectly normal....you only increase your fluid intake and continue jogging as per your routine.remember to replenish your water content daily | |
What makes breathing feel better when certain area on chest is pressed?
when I press on a certain area on my chest( left side) I can breath better and my left arm elbow doesnt hurt and I dont feel dizzy. I am diabetic type 2 and a month ago my left elbow bone hurted and I fell and hit my head and feel lightheaded once in awhile.But when I press this one area on my chest, I feel so much better but chest area is tender.I am 50 5 2 and 157lbs and have a history of cancer, and diabetes in family | Hello,As you explain the history, it seems to be an upper diabetic neuropathy that includes the thoracic innervation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jnikolla | |
What treatment is suggested for osteoarthritis?
I get dla for cancer ,depression,and hidradenitis suppirativa of the groin.renewal due next November.since diagnosed with osteoarthritis of lower spine and damaged discs in neck of which surgery is not an option.can a claim for dla be successful for the latter two diagnosis.? | Hello,It may be due to osteoarthritis. For further assessment you may require X Ray joints after orthopedician consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Use knee cap. Use support while walking. You may require tablet calcium and Vitamin D3 after consultation Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician | |
What does "hazy and streaky infiltrates seen in the left upper lung" mean?
Hello! I'm 18 years old and recently I just had a Chest PA. The findings were: hazy and streaky infiltrates seen in the left upper lung field. The rest of the lung fields are clear. The impression was: Left upper lung TB, activity undetermined. I'm somewhat confused since I don't have a known history of TB and during and prior to the test I don't manifest any of the common signs and symptoms of TB such as cough for more than 2 weeks. Please clarify me with my condition if I really have TB now. If I do have, what should I do? Thanks. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your x ray findings are more in favour of tuberculosis. Tb infection is most commonly seen in upper lobes. Actually tb bacilli grow more in upper lobes due to high oxygen in upper lobes. So any infiltration in the upper lobes must be first investigated for tuberculosis. So possibility of tb is high in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis), CT thorax and bronchoscopy if needed. You may need anti tubercular drugs. Minimum duration of 6 months is required. So better to first confirm tuberculosis by above mentioned investigations and than start appropriate anti tubercular drugs. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. How long should I wait to get pregnant after C-section?
Hi doctor, I had a C-section eight years ago with my son and a C-section seven months back with my daughter. I am interested in having another child and wanted to plan on coming off of birth control till mid of this year. My doctor said that, in general, they prefer women to have two years between deliveries. My question is, when will my uterus get completely healed and ready to handle the pressure of another pregnancy? If I get pregnant sooner than later, I would be a few months less of the two-year mark. | Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. Generally, by book, it needs 18 months for your uterus to heal from the previous cesarean cut, but healing is regulated by many factors like intrinsic tissue quality, general nutritional status of the lady, the healing power of the body, diabetes, postoperative convalescence, sepsis, the presence of protein diet, etc. Since you had another C-section, did the doctor mention the difficulty of the cesarean section at that time? Did your first and second cesarean go well or was associated with greater care than general? Since the healing is dependent on a lot of things, and also the uterus can never come back to its original strength due to two scars on the body, so the two-year safety mark. So, if you wish to take the pregnancy sooner, you should be compliant in visiting a doctor in a tertiary care center, with an emergency OT and blood bank facility. | |
What cuases blood blisters near finger joints on feet?
Hello, i m a 58 yr old female caucasian, thin, tending to joint pain, use mostly holistic medicine, whole foods diet, last year or two too MUCH stress. recenlty begun having little blood blisters form near finger joints on bottom, not painful but feel weird. then today after a short workout at gym, wearing good supportive shoes, i came home, eating lunch & another blood blister popped out under big toe. Hurt as it came out, then subsided, but is painful to walk on. SHowed an allopathic doc the fingers, she said it was nothing, not to worry. the finger clots don t seem to go away at all. Seem to have a stress inflammatory response also showing up on face in new way, she said it was a kind of harmless dermatitis, similar to dandruff. it too comes & goes, never quite leaving. are these inflammatory responses? do you know what the blood blisters are? thanks, JS | Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints.As per your history, Please find my advice below-:1)It is herpes zoster viral infection 2)Get a detailed clinical examination3)Do Full blood count with differentialI hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks, | |
Can i give 'buproprion' for controlling agitation?
My mother takes Adderall and I take Buproprion. She has run out of her Adderall and has become severly confrontational.... Is it ok for me to give her some of my Buproprion to level her out so she is not quite so aggitated or will my dosage cause any problems? | HiThanks for using healthcare magicAdderall contains amphetamine and bupropion is a antidepressant. In that case, there is no use to give bupropion on place of adderall. You can give her any benzodiazepine after physician consultation to avoid any anxiety symptoms or try to get adderall from another psychiatrist or chemist shop. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks | |
What is primary immune deficiency disorders?
Do you have any information for primary immune deficiency disorders? I have common variable immune disease, necessitating IVIG every 28 days for the past ten years and am always looking for recent information. I also suffer from fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and now am experiencing some heart issues (tachycardia and extra heart beats). I so hate being complicated and having to see so many doctors. My immunologist moved away some years ago and the one who replaced her won t see adults. However, the Hem/Onc doc I worked for agreed to oversee my care since the protocol was already in place. Thus, though I know he is a good doctor, I sometimes am afraid he may not be up to date on any new developments for PIDD. Thanks for your comments or reference materials. | Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query.Primary immunodeficiency is a condition in which individuals are born missing some of the body's immune defences, which leaves them more susceptible to germs that can cause infections as compared to the general populations.Regarding information for the primary immune deficiency disorders, there is a list of such conditions which come under this category ... i just write here some names for your info like-Common Variable Immune Deficiency, -X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (Bruton's Disease), -Selective IgA Deficiency,-Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (boy-in-the-bubble disease). Some disorders are be quite common, occurring in as many as 1 in 500 to 1 in 1000 individuals, such as Selective IgA Deficiency . whereasOthers, such as Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, may be quite rare as one individual per million. IVIG have different indications in which they are used including your condition as PIDD .your concerns are right since you are worried about your immunologist which moved away but you should trust your current physician who as you mention your hem/onc doc .the most important aspect is thatUntreated primary immunodeficiencies may be characterized by frequent life-threatening infections and debilitating illnesses so do keep in tough with treating physician and if they will see some need for refferal then in such condition they do refer. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. | |
Sore hip. Cannot walk or run. Will get better?
I have a sore hip that I think I got from tight clothing. I have had it for a few months now and I was hoping it would get better but it s not. It feels like a bruise and hurts if I put pressure on it or streach it, eg. Walking or running. There is no visible mark or bruise. How long will it be before it gets better? Is there anything I can do to help it? Thanks | Acupressure Therapy;- Do jogging on acupressure plate for 10 minute morning n evening for aweek and report, hope you will get addressed your problem. | |
What does terrible pain in the lower right abdomen indicate?
yes i was diagnosed with diverticulosis 7 yrs ago ? i am 6o one yrs old and have had terrible trouble with my stomach the past 2 wks ? when i go i go when i don t i don t alternates ? i have been having terrible pain in rt side and lowere stomach could this br an attack ? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can take Ofloxacin and Ornidazole tab twice a day for 5 days. You can take Tramadol and Paracetamol tab twice a day for 5 days. You can take Omeprazole and Domperidone tab twice a day for 5 days. Don't eat outside food, commercial products, stale food, eat home made rice and khichhdi, drink more amount of water, buttermilk, juiceetc. Do ultrasound if not resolved. Consult the gastroenterologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Pain, discomfort in upper back, burning, fizzing feeling. Reason for pain?
Hi I have had pain in the upper right hand side of my back for about 2 weeks now. It can be fairly painful and restricts me from stretching certain ways or doing some tasks. In the last week I have noticed a strange burning and fizzing feeling in the same place, there is constant feeling of pain and discomfort in the area the pain increases during the day and the fizzing occurs a number of times through the day. The area affected feels like about a small fist in size.Any idea what the problem could be? I plan on visiting the doctor I just havent had time. | hi louise pain in upper back is most of the time due to cervical spine (neck) . If it frequently hurts you it could be due to cervical spondylosis or if it is for the first time then it could be just a sprain with muscle catch which can be relieved with analgesic with muscle relaxant . take opinion of your physician and go forward | |
Suggest remedy for kidney problem
I had a heat attack 6 months ago. My tropnin level is 26.8 microns/L is this high. I have an infarct as well. I also have COPD. After angioplasty my kidneys worsened and my gfr went from 58 to 48. Which is quite serious, as I had a reaction to dye. Is the damage permanent to kidneys and how large is infarct if troponin level is 26.8 microns/L. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Damage to kidneys after contrast dye used during angioplasty is only temporary. Your kidney function is expected to recover in 3 weeks time. Final infarct size does not depend on your Troponin level. It will be told to you by your cardiologist on followup echo scans of the heart based on heart pumping function ejection fraction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Q. I always get cold sores on the left side of my lower lips. What to do?
Hello doctor, I have been getting cold sores for years now, and they are always in the same place on the left side of my lower lip. Two weeks ago, I just got over a cold sore, and about two days ago, a red bump appeared on my skin, which attaches a little bit at the edge the corner of my mouth. So, I decided to try and pop it, but it was not ready at all, so it became infected and open. I have attached a picture of the sore. I have no idea if it is actually just a pimple healing or angular cheilitis or a cold sore. | Hi. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
Left side back pains and burns, history of accident. Nerve tension test positive. Signs of brain cancer?
Hi my name is Alicia and the back of my left side hurts and Burns I also got to an accident at the end of July it has been a month that it has been hurting and burning I am scared of it being brain cancer and I am only 27years old or is it because the accident I already got a nerve tention test done and it came out positive | HelloYou have not mentioned in which part of body on left back hurts and burn but I suppose you are referring to head as your question is about brain cancer so my advise is dependant on this presumptionSuch symtoms do not occur vin brain cancer so does not seem to be a Brian cancerAs there is history of accident BRAIN MRI is required to rule out bain injury and then consult neurosurgeonLocal ice pack treatment is tried if no cut or wound It may help even nowTake careDr LalPsychiatrist | |
Can sperm get through fabric?
I was curious on two things,First: Is semen/sperm capable of getting through fabric if it isn t fully soaked in or barely on?Second: I know that semen/sperm is almost killed instantly in the mouth from the saliva that breaks it down, but would it be the same case if a thin layer of semen/sperm was on the lips? I guess I just wanna know if it would be able to survive for long at all if the lips were either wet or dry? | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the sperm cannot get through fabric.And yes sperm will be destroyed by enzyme in saliva but it might stay long on lips.The lifespan of sperm is 24-36 hours.But within its lifespan it should meet egg or ovum for fertilisation which results inpregnancy.There is no chance for fertilisation to occur even if sperm is alive on lips so there by no chance for pregnancy.Best regards... | |
Trying to get pregnant. Tubes blocked, had chlamydia. Had laparoscopic surgery. What are my chances of pregnancy?
My name is roxann I am 29 trying to get pregant I have a 12 year old daughter,I caught clymedia 5 years ago and my tubes are blocked,I just did a laparoscopy surgery 3 weeks ago my right tube is completely damaged and my left tube is blocked they Managed to clear the left tube but I still want to know my chances of getting pregant and howling it going to take? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you have been operated for blocked tubes and only one of your tubes is patent, your chances of conception are nearly 12% per cycle. It might take even six months or more for you to conceive. Be patient. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
12 year old with high bilirubin levels. Reason? chances of fatty liver?
My son is 12 years old and while he was being checked for a cold his blood was drawn. Upon this blood draw, his bilirubin level came back 2.3. His liver enzymes were all normal but I am still concerned. What could be going on? He eats well, is 5 3 and weighs 115 lbs. He was doing a lot of activities during the time his blood was drawn but since the swim season is over he is inactive. We eat a lot of take out, which I know is not good. I am worried about fatty liver disease etc..... | Hi! your son is not an overweight patient as his body mass index is about 20 which is within normal limit , as his liver enzymes were normal so chances of fatty liver disease and intrahepatic/extrahepatic biliary obstruction is almost excluded. Now to rule out exercise induced haemolysis you should repeat his total bilirubin and simultaneously go for his indirect bilirubin, haemoglobin, MCV, RBC count, reticulocyte count, platelet count, serum haptoglobin , serum LDH and urine urobilinogen level. Assessment of these laboratory test will rule out or confirm any ongoing hemolysis. Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for major depression
I m a young 69 yo woman I ve been going through major depression off and on for 30 years. I relapsed 8 months ago. I m on meds, but they don t always help. I m having a real bad day today for no reason. Just real emotional. I walk dogs everyday & eat well & I m not fat. My hormones are way out of wack. I m on bioidentical hormone cream for about 5 months. My hormones went up, but still out of balance. Now there re way out of wack again. I feel like I m going insane. I m not giving up, but I can t stand living this way the rest of my life. I have longevity in my family | HiI had gone through your concern.It is late lite depression.You have past history of depression then need to take medicnes on 1st priority.In old age sertraline/mirtazapine is the choice to treat depression.Apart from medicines psychological and social support is must.Keep bust to do daily routine and do not let your self alone.Recreational and rehabilitation in old age is also helpful.Routine physical check up and treatment of any physical illness is also part of psychological treatment.Proper sleep/diet/rest/daily exercise and activity can help.I hope ii have answered your query.Feel free to ask.Thank you.Get well soon. | |
Suggest treatment for fever and cold in a 5 year old
Hi doctor,my child is a 5 year complete in 21april 2017.he is suffering fever,cold ,cough from 5-6 day.doctor gives fevers medicine but as soon as he give medicine fever temporary stop 2-3 hour after occurs fever.what I do?i am scare this fever .pls give me solution my question? | Please do Blood test CBC of your child as he is having fever for more than six days...It will help to decide Further line of Treatment. | |
Severe pain on right side of face, numb, pain in right ear, had nerve removed from tooth. Cause of pain?
Hi iv had a nerve removed from a tooth and since then iv been in extrem pain on the right side of my face it's numb and I get shooting pain in my right ear and it hurts down my right side of the throat I find it hard to swallow.. I'm on anti biotics for four days and it's worse at night. What is going on and what do I do.. No one can seem to tell me what's going on and I can not get rid of the pain ??? | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. your history suggests that you have got root canal treatment done.which is still incomplete. please give me complete history,regarding your root canal. your present pain is due to infected canal and infected pulp tissues there, causing pain. It can be relived by pain killers temporarily, but you need to see your dentist soon ,so that infected pulp tissues can be thoroughly removed ,canal can be prepared and then obturated (filled) aseptically. Meanwhile continue with your antibiotics and pain killers. Do antiseptic mouth rinsing. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. | |
Is bedwetting in adults sign of psychological problem?
I have been dating a guy for 6 weeks. We live far apart and see each other usually every weekend. Within the 6 weeks of dating, he has urinated in the bed twice. We are not physically intimate, but will hold eacdh other prior to sleeping. The first instance he tried to get it up with a towel, and told me that he did not want to talk about it. He later explained that it hadn't happened in a while and he was sorry and embrassed. Three weeks later he did it again and simply put a towel on it and didn't bother waking me to get out the bed. I was upset since his reaction was to me calm and he was not trying to get it up, plus the room was in my name and any damage to the bed was 250 dollars. For 2 days we scrubbed and he was angry with me. Although he later apologized and again told me how embrassed he was, I can't help to lose respect for him and now don't really want him. Its disgusting and he is way too calm afterwards. He also smells like urine after and won't keep up with his apperance well. He has a weight issue and told him to go to the doctor to see if he has a medical issue like diabeties but I fell like its pschological. Could it be? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. bed wetting or as is called in medical science enuresis, is not necessarily due to psychological causes. Adult Onset Secondary Enuresis is defined as nocturnal enuresis in which nighttime dryness is achieved at some point in life and, for some, dryness may have occurred for years, but nighttime wetting begins at an older age.Nocturnal enuresis can occur due to genetic linkage, nocturnal polyuria (the excessive production of urine during sleep), ADH, or antidiuretic hormone insufficiency, “smaller” bladder size and so many other factors. Please ask your friend to consult a physician to have a proper diagnosis.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What causes slightly high ALT levels on blood test?
My 63 year old husband has just had a blood test result showing ALT level of 47. His GP says this is 'slightly raised' and husband is now concerned. He drinks 1 or 2 glasses of white wine per week, he is a Dartmoor guide so walks 6 - 8k 3 or 4 times each week. He is fit and healthy otherwise with a good diet although eats a lot of red meat. Should we be concerned? | Hello and thank you for asking HCM.I have read the report of your husband,and I understand your concerns.First i want to say to not worry about the ALT level of 47.There are a lot of reasons why a healthy patient,has elevated ALT.-very strenuous exercise or severe injury to a muscle (your husband walks a lot,exercise)-medicines, such as statins, antibiotics, aspirin, acetaminophen (paracetamol)-alcohol (your husband has 1 or 2 glasses of wine per week)-fatty liver ectIf i was your doctor,i would recommend to have a low fat diet, fresh fruit and vegetables, plenty of water and change the white wine with the red one,because of its ability to protect the heart. He is doing a healthy life with the walks.He needs to do another blood test after 1 month or more to check the ALT/AST levels. But as i said ,a level of 47 is normal,so don't worry at all.If you have any other question,feel free to ask me.Dr.Endri Katro | |
What could constant swollen axillary lymph node suggest?
Hi, I am a 39 yr old with a swollen and tendre axillary lymph node on the left side. This has been occuring for the last year when I begin my menstrual cycle. My last general Dr. said it was from hormones after my last son. It has been 5 years and the pain each cycle increases. Once my menstrual cycle is finished the swelling and pain disappear. What am I dealing with? | hello madam,there may be chances of you harbouring any infection in that region.do get a mammography doneit will clearly let you know as to what is the exact reason for it. | |
What does a dent in the gluteal muscle indicate?
Hello,I am within my bmi and suddenly this strange dent appeared on the outside of my glut muscle. It feels as though the muscle has been scooped out and feels uncomfortable, strange, and has a dull pain. Is this something that will go away? Where did it come from? What can I do to fix it? Thank you for your time. | Hi.. Your Dent in the glute muscle is a normal thing that appears if you lose fat in that area.. So don't worry in that too much..If I were you I would do the following exercises to improve the glute strength..however the scooped or dented portion of your gluteus can only be covered or concealed by fat..(1) Pelvic bridging(2) Clamshell(3) Side leg lifts..(4) Prone leg lifts(5) leg kick backs(6) single leg bridge hold for 30 secs -- performed 3 timesExercises from 1-5 to be performed 15 reps X 3sets each with 1 min recovery between reps...I suggest you to eat right and participate in any kind of sporting activities...Hope this is helpful for you...Please revert back incase you need further clarification... | |
Took morning after pill levonelle after an unprotected intercourse. Is there a chance of pregnancy?
I took the morning after pill levonelle 18 hours after my partner and I had sex when the condom burst. He said he didn t ejaculate however it was better that i took the pill after it happened to be on the safe side. I took the pill on Monday and have had no side affects or anything since taking it. 10 days before sleeping with my partner i had my period. Is there still a risk that i can still get pregnant even after taking the morning after pill. Help on this matter would be appreciated. | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Fertile period is between 10th day to 18th day in normal regular cycle of 28 day duration. As you had sex on 10th day and taken morning after pill, chances of conception are negligible.Failure rate of morning after pill is 5%. Not completely effective in preventing conception.Regular use of emergency pill is not recommended. If You get delayed periods by a week or 2 get pregnancy test done.Hope this helps you.Regards | |
What to do for adhd symptoms?
Hi, I was just wondering what to do about my adhd symptoms. I took a questionaire test at my family doctor. And he said I definitly fit the description. He put me on strattera which I couldnt take. He wanted to put me on another name brand add drug. Both were very exspensive even after insurance. He wouldnt even consider stimulants. Even though I know adderall actually helps me concentrate. Not sure what to do but its getting hard for me to focus. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If your ADHD is new, or the symptoms came within a time frame or 6 months or so, the best way to approach it is with training to gain attention. Although ADHD has most often been treated with medication, medications do not cure ADHD; they are used solely to treat the symptoms associated with this disorder and the symptoms will come back once the medication stops. You might need psychotherapy to change your life style so as to get trained to beat ADHD and that is the perfect cure.Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Q. My face is looking very uneven after laser treatment. Is it hypopigmentation?
Hello doctor, I had taken 3 peel and 3 lasers (Q-switching) for skin lightening. I have dark skin. After the treatment my cheeks have become very fair and it does not get tanned also. However the rest of the face is still dark. It has developed after the Q-switching session. I want to know is this hypopigmentation? Is it going to be permanent? My face is looking very uneven now. Currently, I am using DesOwen cream. Please help me understand. | Hi. It is post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. In most cases it is temporary and will automatically revert back to normal in few weeks and sometimes in few months. If possible please do upload the pretreatment photographs for further evaluation. Revert back with the photographs to a dermatologist online --> | |
Child hood asthmatic, frequent upper respiratory infection, dry cough. Any medication for dry cough ?
My daughter is 5 years 11 months old; she is having child hood asthma. We are unable to provide the antiallergic medicine like anti histamine drug. She got frequently infection in upper respiratory tract. We found that her nasal secretion is very low. Afte taking the antibiotic 3 days, there is no secretion and it change into dry cough. We are unable to provide the antiallergic medicine that time, it may be more more prblroblemtic. Doctor prescribes Ambrolite- + asthalin and budecort nibulization two times a day. We found that broncodilator may give her relief. What medication she can take during infection? What medication she can take during the time of dry cough? What will be the suggestion for her during the thime of dry cough. What should be preventive for her in the normal day? Is the gargle once or two time a day will be helpful? When this problem will go or continue whole life? | Welcome to Health Care magic Hope you are doing good , if you meant to say that you daughter is known asthmatic , you should follow the protocol as prescribed by the doctor. Asthma can be tough to diagnose because symptoms vary from child to child. But a wheezing cough, which may get worse at night, is one of many asthma symptoms. Treatment for asthma depends on what's causing it, and may include avoiding triggers like pollution, smoke, or perfumes. to re- correct the underlying cause she wont have have the asthmatic attack. If she is not having any symptom related to asthma just use suspension for dry cough. it more then enough for her like Antitussives syrup available in your country with local trade names. I hope have answered your query Regards | |
Episodes of rapid sneezing, running nose, triggered by rise in temperature. Heat allergy?
Hello! I have been experiencing episodes of rapid sneezing, then followed by a period of time where I have an uncontrollable runny nose. I suspect they are being triggered by a rapid rise in temperature, as the symptoms occur after I exercise and after I take a hot shower. This has been happening for about 2 weeks. What could this be; a heat allergy, or something else? | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Your symptoms looks like vasomotor rhinitis that is usually triggered by change in temperature. The treatment for this id avoiding sudden change in temperature. For the time being for symptomatic relief you can take antihistamine tablet like loratidine twice daily.This will help you.Have adequate regular sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and regular outdoor exercises. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out.Wish you good health. Take care.Regards | |
What causes itchy spots on the legs, arms, and the shoulders?
I just have itchy spots mostly on legs, arms and the shoulder area. Have not changed diet, detergents, and other things PA have asked about. I do have sinus and allergy problems at certain times of year, have been checked and supposedly not allergic to anything. | HelloAs you explain the situation it might be some kind of allergy even if you say no allergy.Please discuss with your doctor about contact dermatitis to take in consideration.RegardsDrJolanda | |
What causes abdominal pain while coughing?
Just over a year ago I had a really bad cough lasting about 3 weeks. One day I coughed so hard it felt like something ripped on my lower left abdoman, now whenever I cough or (especially) sneeze I get a sharp stabbing pain to go with it, it feels like a stitch being pulled out inside me. Can you please help? | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having inguinal hernia giving trouble.Consult surgeon and get examined.Avoid constipation.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. | |
Q. Is it safe to have anal sex?
Hello doctor,There is slight bleeding after anal sex. I had a drop-by-drop bleeding the next morning after passing stool. | Hello. You have had mild trauma due to penetration in the anal sphincter which is causing bleeding. You will need to follow few steps: It will settle in a few days. Regards. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
On antibiotics for ear pain. Greenish discharge. Any natural remedy?
I have had ear pain for a while and have been on antibiotics or steroids for a total of 3 consecutive weeks. My right ear is still painful and when I bend over and stand up again, I can hear fluid. Just this morning, there was green drainage coming form my right ear. I have been in contact with my doctor after each medication treatment, but I feel that there must be something more I can do to help this. Are there any natural remedies that I could try? | Hi ,Thanks for the query i would like you to know that you are having ear infection (otitis ) in which sypmtoms resembles to those of you like Earache Discharges from the ear. Fullness in the ear. Muffled hearing Poor sleep. Fever etc So i suggest you to consult your doctor about the discharges you are having before it doubles and you can put mild warm olive or mustard oil drops (3-4) in your ear . Thanks Dr Shilpi | |
What causes tingling sensation and numbness in hands?
I have dupuyten s contracture, shoulder impingements due to my bone structure, and possibly carpal tunnel, I have electrical shock in my hands when I turn a water faucet, pain in the palms of my hand, numbness and almost constant tingling in my fingers and thumbs, motrin helps all symptoms. The numbness and tingling is worse in the mornings but is present all day. I think my hand problems are due from my shoulder impingement. I am scheduled for a nerve conduction test, but just wondering can shoulder problems cause my hand problems??? My age is 54 and I have never done repetitive work | Shoulder problem don't cause these symptoms. To differentials should be considered in your case .1. Carpel Tunnel syndrome. .....rule out by ncv study2. Cervical ridiculopathy. .....rule out by MR I cervical spine.Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me. | |
Abdominal pain, severe condition. Ultrasound shows echogenic sludge in gall bladder. Treatment?
Sir, I have to much abdomen pain once in a year, from ultra sound result it suggest that echogenic sludge seen in gall bladder lumen-suggestive of micro calculi.please help me it will treat surgical or non surgical. If it is non surgical treatment please what medicine should i take. I am worried about this. thank you. | hello, welcome to hcm thanks for the query if stones are not symptomatic then surgery can be postponed.if you are getting abdominal pain more frequently then go for an elective surgery medication are available like ursodeoxycholate are helpful.but it take longer period for the stone to dissolve make dietary modification and consult your doctor for best possible treatment hope this information will be helpful to you take care | |
What causes speech disorder post chemotherapy?
My mother was rescentlydiagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer that has metastasized to the inner most cerebellum. This was 10/06, she was walking 2 miles a day the week befor and dancing throough a parking lot. She completed 14 round of whole brain radiation and chemo. today she speaks one word responses, cannot even assist with her own transferring. What can I do to help my mother? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tuberculosis is likely due to radiotherapy associated brain dysfunction. You need to consult a speech therapist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards. | |
How to get rid of itchy spots on legs?
i have about 13 spots on my legs. they are big and have water coming out of them, they itch alot. i recently went to greece but the rash cam about a week later after i had slept in the same bed as my aunty who went to croatia and got a minor rash on her arms from there. my one is different as it will not go away and her one did. what can i do to make it go away? i did not get bitten in greece so it could not be that. | Hi, this kind of skin or may be surgical problem, doctor must have to examine with his naked eye on site.it may be due to allergy, insect bite,infection ..so many reasons either can be.so u first go to a dermatologist to see if there any skin problem or something else. | |
What causes large bruise on my thigh?
i have a large bruise on my thigh that has been reappearing for some time now. its usually my left thigh but i have laso had some bruises on my other leg. this large one on my thigh seems to fade but then i notice ive got one back again and i cant of kept banging it over and over for all this time. is it anything to worry about? | Hello,Repeated bruising is definitely a concern and must be investigated since the causes can range from innocuous reasons like ..age related changes,medications like painnkillers,aspirin,blood thinners like warfarin,herbal supplements,nutritional deficiencies like deficiency of VIT K AND VIT C to serious disorders like haemophilia,thrombophilia,kidney disorders liver disorders,cancers etc.The cause needs to be investigated and hence you must consult a doctor for This.Thanks | |
Stomach bloating, vomiting, abdominal pain. Blood test shows elevated bilirubin levels. Cure?
My daughter has a slight elevations of billirubin and has had bloating , vomiting , dry heaving, has tried to stay away from dairy products - just a continual ache in her abdomen - blood tests turned out ok, except for slight elevation in billirubin - sched. for hytiscan (sp) for gallbladder this week. Ultrasound showed gallbladder possibly folded over? Under stress, excercises (lost 15 lbs. past year) (25 yrs. old - good health otherwise. Uses tanning bed - any correlation? | Hello, dbundenthal, Abdominal bloating, vomiting could be suggestive of gallbladder problems. The fact that your daughter lost 15 lbs. makes me think she might have developed small gallstones or even cholesterol crystals (Cholesterolosis) or sand like stones with inflammation. Especially if the weight loss is rapid, the incidence of gallbladder problem is more. Folded over gallbladder may mean a contracted gallbladder from chronic inflammation. I am glad she is havind the scan which would confirm if there is cholecystitis. Slight elevation of bilirubin will go along with this, although we need to know the total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Indirect Bilirubin levels. If gallbadder related, the direct bilirubin fraction will be high. If the indirect is high that may indicate a different problem such as hemolysis or destruction of red blood cells from some other problem. I don't think tanning bed has anything to do with this. I wish her well. | |
Flushed, hot, chapped lips. BP 128/105. Concerning?
Just went to the dentist and my bp was 128/105 when I got there, 121/81 when I left - about 45 min later. Knew I had very flushed lips and that has meant high bp for me before so I wasn't surprised but the dental assistant was highly concerned. Been having hot, flushed lips that are staying a bit chapped for a few months now. | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The normal B P of a young person usually around 120/80 mm of Hg. The systolic Blood pressure ( upper one ) usually elevated due to anxiety or sudden emotions or fear etc. As far as concerned about lower B P ( as in your case 105 ) this is due to any disease in heart or other disorder . Diastolic B P i.e. lower one ( high ) may be ,1 Any heart disorder , can be confirmed by E C H O of heart and consult a cardiologist and get his opinion.2 Hypercholesterolaemia ,so get blood for lipid profile . 3 If all above tests come within normal limit then need not to worry and this may be due to tension or anxiety as this may be your nature. Good luck. Dr. HET | |
What is the treatment for growth on kidney?
how do you go about treating growth on kidney I have had a gowth on there for a year but it has grown and I would like to know the procedure I will undergo from meeting with a urologist and steps taken to get to a decision | Good Day and Thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!By growth do you mean tumor or a kidney mass?Generally any solid enhancing growth in the kidney is considered malignant or cancerous unless proven otherwise. I would suggest removing the kidney mass depending on the size of the growth if a partial nephrectomy can still be done or if it is more than 6 cm the growth can be removed together with the kidney.Thank You.Regards,Dr Manuel See | |
What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
hey my name is lori I havent got my pms for 1 month 1 week and 3 day. i been feeling ill. I took a pregnacy test 2 wks ago and two lines came up but one light and one dark. I ask my friend mom cause she is a doctor and she told me that my stomach iis hard n round and she says im pregnant. I dont know what to do s | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.1] If your urine pregnancy test is positive, i will suggest to get USG dine to know viability of pregnancy and exact gestational age.2] Missing periods is the most common symptom of pregnancy.Other Common symptoms of pregnancy are--GiddinessNauseaVomitingLoss of appetiteSleepinessFrequent urinationFatigueHeaviness in breast.You may have any of these symptoms3] Please start with B 12, FOLIC ACID. Do not remain fasting for more than 3 hours. I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you good health.With regardsDr Purushottam Neurgaonkar | |
Trying to concieve, having unprotected sex daily, no results. Reason?
Sir I have some Queries. I married in January 2012 and we used 72 hours anti pregnancy tabs but not much (only 5-6 tabs). Now for the last two months we have totally stopped using 72 hour tablets or any preventive measure to stop pregnancy but still my wife is not getting pregnant, though we enjoy sex daily without any protection and also, as we both want child now. Now the most important query is that as I have heard that as soon mans semen enters into the woman her period’s stops and she gets pregnant becoz her egg comes in contact with the sperms, then why my wife is getting periods regularly on time even after having sex daily with me? Why her periods aren t stopping because till her periods stops she cant conceive.Please solve my this query that when my sperms are entering my wife then how she is getting periods what is the reason. Does her eggs are not coming in contact with my sperms or can there be some problem in my sperms? What can be the reason? As generally it is widely said and known that as soon the sperms enter the women her period’s stops and this comes as an indication that the woman has become pregnant. Please for god sake solve my query and help me. I will always remain great full and thankful to you . Thanks Raj Madhu Mumbai | We call it primary infertility only after one year of failure to conceive despite unprotected intercourse.you both should undergo basic investigations,a sperm analysis ,ovulation study,hsg n a hormonal assay. | |
What causes rattle sound while breathing in babies?
I ve a one month old son, he was suffering from a respiratory distress with stridor when born and had been NICU for almost 5 days. Even though his respirtory rate has been normal, he has a rattle sound when he takes his breath. would like to know how long will he have this sound? | Hi, Your child appears to be having laryngomalacia. In laryngomalacia, the muscles of vocal cord are weak and so the child makes stridor like sound, although respiratory rate and heart rate is normal. Laryngomalacia usually gets corrected at 7 to 8 months of age. I hope this has helped you. Regards Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics | |
Chronic anemic. Safe to take five hours flight?
Is it safe to take 5 hour flight with hemoglobin level of 9.9? I m a young breast cancer survivor (diagnosed at 37 years old and now 43 years old) and finished treatment (other than tamoxifen ) 5 years ago. I ve been chronically anemic since start of chemo . Since January I have had extremely heavy bleeding & heavy bleeding between cycles. Uterine biopsy negative for malignancy. I started period again 3 day ago and already lost 22 tablespoons of blood fluid as measured by menstrual cup. (9.9 hemoglobin level was accurate as of 1o days ago). Anyway, my childhood friend passed away from breast cancer an I want to fly home for her funeral in 5 days. My oncologist knows tis but didnt mention possible increased problem if I fly. (She did give me option of transfusion but I declined for now.) My sister in law who is a MD ( psychiatrist) told me too dangerous to fly, | hithanks for your queryi can feel your concernssorry to hear about your friendgenerally it is safe to fly at 9.9 haemoglobin level,however if you are still bleeding very heavy,then your haemoglobin might have dropped and you need to consult your oncologist before taking a flight and you maay need a transfusionwishing you speedy recoveryregardsdr.imran | |
Is muscle spams common post tethered cord surgery?
I am a 39 year old male and I had tethered cord surgery in March of 2011. My symptoms were pain in my legs, buttocks, groin, back and feet with also having muscle spasms and weakness. My legs feel like I ran a marathon about one hour after I get out of bed. A cyst was also noticed from L4 to S2 but nothing was done to the cyst. I still have all the same symptoms and they are getting worse instead of better. I also take 1200 mg of gabapentin a day. Could this pain be from the cyst or is this what a tethered cord can leave a person with. | Hi, Symptoms in tethered cord occurs not only because of stretching of spinal cord but also because of degeneration in the cord, post surgery symptoms produced as result of stretching will gradually disappear but those of degeneration will not. Prognosis after the surgery is also explained prior to surgery. In case if the cyst persists as in your case there might be a chance that it still causes stretching of the cord. You need to thoroughly examined and investigated only after that prognosis can be ascertained. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Taking Sprintec. Have body pain. Associated with pill?
Hello. I just recently started the birth control pill Sprintec and im on the first week. Yesterday I had began having slight body aches, not severe or intese but noticable. However i do work as a medical assistant with children and realize that i may be getting. So since i know that body aches are cold/flu-like symptom, I wanted to be sure that body aches arent associated with or a known side effect of the pill. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The generalized body ache that you have is not likely to be associated with the pill that you are taking. Since this is your first week, it is best to wait for a few days and take a mild pain killer and see if it subsides.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
What treatment is suggested for paranoid schizophrenia?
Hello! My brother lives alone. He is 37 yrs old. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia 9 yrs back. Initially he believed he had a problem and took drugs- aripiprazole and later olanzapine. Felt very sleepy with the drugs. Then suddenly discontinued treatment about 7 yrs back. His wife intermittently gave him medications. Now she has left him. He has stopped working. Stays isolated. He sometimes calls and shouts at my mother. Keeps his phone switched off because he hears voices. What should we do? He refuses to allow anybody to come to his house. tells us that we would not see him alive if we go there. | HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn that case, i would advise to admission in mental health care facility. I need immediate care and with medicine, he would be in control. How much improvement he would get, that time and treatment you decide, but if he has poor compliance with drugs, then you can think about long acting antipsychotic as treatment option.Thanks | |
Does amoxyclav cause red spots on penis?
hello, two days i had red dots on my penis, now they disappeared but glans start to be itchy ... is red now ... I m taking penicilline (amoxyclav) and I read this can be a side-effect of the antibiotics? what can i do to stop the itchyness, i cant move the foreskin anymore. | Hi,Yes, amoxyclav can cause allergic rash. As per the history you seem to have developed fungal infection of head of the penis and the foreskin. I advise you to use over the counter antifungal creams such as clotrimazole or miconazole over the affected area once daily for at least 7 to 10 days. Maintain good hygiene, wash the penis with warm running water and dry it carefully, and wear loose fitting cotton undergarments to keep the genital area dry and cool to stop the itching.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
What causes swelling in pisiform bone?
What could be the cause of the pisiform bone being swollen. It s about twice the size of the other side. It don t hurt, nor does it inhibit any movement. I did lose strength in that arm this morning when doing triceps exercises with 20 lb weights in both hands. | Dear Sir, thanks for question. I have understood your concern, see swelling indicates injury or inflammation at site affected, as you mentioned pain in piriform bone may due to accute immediately compression to underlying tissue. as you mentioned that you were doing triceps curls so might be there was higher compression injury around bone, might ligaments and tendons may injury temporary. so first you need to consult orthopedic surgeon and get x ray done to rule out any fracture in the bone. if there is no fracture then need to take physical therapy in the form of ultrasound and tens modalities which inhibit pain and swelling. I hope you have satisfied with the answer. feel free to ask again. provide feedback. | |
Suggest treatment for knee pain while on Celebrex
I have taken Celebrex since 2003 for Fibromyalgia which started in 1999 and was finally diagnosed. I have been (retaining fluid) off and on for over a year. Kidney damage? Hydrocodone 2003, due to constant pain from Knee pain. Knee replacements in 2011 and 2013 after I turned 65 in 2010. I have been in Constant pain since 1982 from a Herniated L3-L4 disc and related back problems. More hand pain now. (Arthiritis) Possible Liver damage? Medically forced retirement since 2003. I also have Sleep Apnea diagnosed in 2003 (Probably started in 1996). Gabapentin was started April of 2017 for Neuropathy in my feet beginning 1 to 1 1/2 years ago, finally diagnosed. I dropped Celebrex and Hydrocodone May 10th and I am trying to take only the Gabapentin. Will Gabapentin replace both? I am taking 300 mg in AM now and going to start taking 200 mg in afternoon today and also start 300 mg at night. I am trying to relieve the Fibromyalgia pain which I haven t had for a long time. I see there is a Charge. Since I am already overdrawn at the Bank I cannot do this. Thank you I have no money for this | You must see a physician soon and get kidney,liver functions tests assessed since been on years on Celebrex.also have blood test for CBC,hemoglobin,CRP,ESR to know present stage of diseases process whether progressive or regressive.Gabapentin 300 is ok but dose should be increased only if kidney,liver tests normal.talk to a rheumatologist ,he may advise.i would add amitryptaline 10 mg once at bedtime,and physical therapy for knee,use of knee brace in daywear only.local infiltration of knee with hyaluronic injection,or if severe pain,methylprednisolone inj.Talk to a knee specialist orthopedist | |
Is scuba diving safe after bypass surgery?
I had a bypass operation an aneurysm in the right leg..... today my check-up gives a 100% flow and am now back from Acanocoumarol to Ascal the latter being OK for scubadiving (it says..). In the left leg there s a smaller aneurysm which even got smaller over the last 10months and is said to be stable (that s why I m allowed Ascal now). I would like to pick up my favo hobby again... which is scubadiving. Do you think I ll be safe doing so??? A depth restriction could be an idea?? Your reply will be much appreciated, Thx in advance, Rob Maller (The Netherlands) | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Scuba diving is a stressful activity for your body, but besides the physical activity, it imposes a severe pressure change to your anatomical structures, increasing even more the risk of bleeding from an aneurysm rupture. Taking ascal, may be safe for a normal situation, but may increase the risk of aneurysm rupture during scuba diving stress. There are not many studies related to scuba diving and aneurysms. Unruptured aneurysms, when in small diameters, have shown good results even when not treated with surgery (they have a low probability or bleeding, when unruptured).This is not a brain aneurysm, and I think that you can perform this activity with some restrictions regarding the depth of the diving, to avoid extreme pressure changes. (I would not recommend this activity in case of brain aneurysm, because the devastating consequences of possible intracranial hemorrhage). I recommend monitoring closely your blood pressure, before and after this activity and treat possible high blood pressure. Hope to have been of help!Greetings! Dr. Iliri | |
Mentally weak since birth, violent action, has severe headache. On frisium, glycocate, olimelt. Sufficient?
Sir my brother is mentally weak by birth and few days before he experience a mental problem in which he acts very violently at that time he is admitted in meerut hospital "MIMHANS" under the observation of an specialist neurologistand now he is discharged from the hospital but he is not well at present;the time he is given a medicine (Medicine name -Zostum,Encorate, Olimelt,Lonazep, Glycolate,Protonil & Frisium) he sleep and after few hours when he is consious he is wipping , suffering from headache . plz help me | hi, i would like to know the dosages of these meds, also whether he has seizure disorder. many of the intellectually deficient patients do suffer from behavioral disorders, for which medications are necessary to prevent harm to self or other.now adjusting these meds is a difficult process for the patient as well as the family, as these indivisuals find it difficult to verbalize their symtoms. in such case it is best to admit and adjust the dosages under psychiatric care.hope this helps. | |
Can Udiliv be taken for gall stones?
Due to hpylori positive doctor prescribed pariet20mg and dompy.Now i had gallblader stone (5mm) I consult the doctor,some doctor advising to do the operation.one of the doctor precscribed udiliv600mg.lit bit confused is it ok to continue the medicine udiliv600mg | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Uiliv is medications used for gallbladder stones and it dissolves small stones which then pass into the bowel. However, in most cases this is not successful and surgical treatment may be a better option.UDiliv should be combined with changing your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. | |
Toothache, swelling, affected sleep. Have dental implants. Taking percocet, ibuprofen and codeine. Will symptoms subside?
Dental Implants lower jaw back teeth three weeks ago, one week following adjoining tooth with crown had cavity discovered via severe pain. Tooth was extracted. It has been 10 days since extraction.Following initial surgery did a round of antibiotics and a second round following extraction. Initial Surgery: Ibuprofen 600-800mg every 4 hours controlled swelling combined with codeine. Continued this for 1 week following initial surgery. Day 6 began urinary control side effects by not being able to "push" urine out. Cut back to 200mg Ibuprofen and symptoms subsided. Tooth Ache / Extraction: was prescribed percocet which helped with pain and continued moderate use of ibuprofen.Sleep has been lacking all three weeks due to pain and medicine interactions. Also combined with change in sleep pattern and work schedule happening at same time. Fair amount of stress as well for other issues.Other Factors: High Cholesterol controlled with medicine, high blood sugar (146 after 12 hours of fasting) and a smoker. I also wear a C-Pap full mask to sleep with.Day 21 post implant and day 11 post extraction, finished my last bit of antibiotics 5 days ago. Three days ago began to have symptoms of an upset stomach. Gas, mild nausea and .. well Green Diahrea which has sense become more solid but not "normal" and has remained green. Today went to my general physician and they took a stool sample to test for C Diff.Question: I have had swollen glands in my neck ever since the initial surgery, and also a unusual lack of energy. I have begun in the past three nights to get 7 hours of sleep uninterrupted which is nice, but my concern is that the glandular swelling is a different issue altogether. Could it be related to the bacterial issue/balance going on in my gi? | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Could be due to infection.Get a complete mouth examination and evaluation done by the Dentist.Stomach upset is due to the antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you.Take an antacid along with the medications.Take sound sleep avoid anxiety and stress.Also consult to a Physician and get the complete checkup done.Take care! | |
What causes pain on the bottom of the feet, ankles and arms?
Hi, for the past 2 weeks I started having pain on the bottom of my feet and ankles. if I sat for awhile and then got up, I could not walk. then last week my hands, arms and elbows started hurting as well. if I close my fist, I can feel bones on my hands hurting. My elbows hurt also, I know I haven t hurt myself. now its starting to scare me...any ideas? thank you! | Hi,Get serum uric acid, RA factor, ESR, CRP levels done and send me the report.Till then have tab. indomethacin 25 mg thrice a day by prescription.Thanks. | |
How can hair fall be treated?
sir.....my name is mahesh from last 8 months iam suffring with hair fall problem.iam mentally deactivated with this problm.mainly iam losing hair frm my front scalp.iam using nuzen herbal hair oil...but i think its working poor on my head....sir pls help me......my age is 21... | HiAs per your complains u r having androgenic alopecia.It is very common in your age-group. Nothing to worryStart using Minoxidil 2% solution twice daily (Tugain) and take biotin tablets (follihair) daily once for 3 monthsResults will be gradual and appreciable changes will be seen around 3 months.Thanks | |
What causes discomfort below sternum area?
I have an uncomfortable feeling below sternum. I was taking thyroid meds & had to switch to generic brand because of insurance. Been on generic a week. Could this have something to do with generic brand. Also had leg cramps last night. I consider myself very healthy to be 72. I exercise an hour 4 days week weigh 116. Blood pressure 107/68, pulse 68. | hi,this should probably not be related to the switch over to generic medicines, as generic contain the same compound in same dose.talk to your doctor regarding this and see to what he says, in my opinion, this could be due to other causes and to rule out cardiac cause is a must. | |
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 --> | |
Itchy in groin folds and anus, dry skin. Tried lomotrin, monosta and diflucan. Switched to soap free cleanser and blow drying area
Over the past 3 years I've had a constant itching at night. Normally it is in the groin folds but lately my anus is very itchy too. I have tried lomotrin, monostat and had 2 150mg doses of diflucan. Diflucan seemed to help for a week but then it came back very quickly. The skin in my groin is itchy and dry with small spots that have been scratched open and there are areas along the anus area that feel raw and like they are cut. I have switched to a soap free cleanser as well as blow drying the area when I get out of th shower. I have been diagnosed with Lyme disease 2 yrs ago, could this be related or could it be my birth control | Hi i thino it is only fungal infection called tinea cruris.it is not related in anyway with lyme disease or birth control pill.it is due to excessive sweating.it can be better cured by atarax 25 mg at night.terbinafine 250 mg daily once and application of terbinafine ointment.use of absorb dusting powder to control sweating | |
Can I take advil to heal red inflammation caused by allergy?
Hello, I am a 27 year old lady. I am having small red inflamation as you get after an ants bite which I feel very uneasy and feel always to scrub them with my nails but I prevent this. I went to see a doctor he gave me a eryfluid lotion( erythromycine based lotion) and a soap to wash the face and a mostoriser. After using the eryfluid lotion for the first time I felt a bit of itching and i thought it might be due to its effect but in night it increases and then I felt it to be an allergy and I took a avil 25 tablet and I felt a bit of relief and itching is also less somewhat. When I woke up in the morning I felt the same, again after taking lunch i took it .Please let me know is this allery or something else. I am feeling very uneasy puting and rubing my face with my hand. Please answer ASAP. | Hi,Welcome to health care magic,Q- dryl,cetrizine or avil or epinephrine are the drugs which used to combat allergic symptoms without curing underlying cause.If you are having allergic symptoms like small red inflammation or uneasiness but where all this symptoms appear that you have not mentioned.If they are due to allergy then you need to find out the allergen and must avoid further contact with that rather than just taking antiallergic drugs.To diagnose allergy,you must go to dermatologist or allergic specialist and tell all the history of exposure.Although there are laboratory allergic testing of food is being done nowadays but none of them is reliable clinically and also adds extra cost to the patient.The best way to cure allergy is to avoid contact of that particular allergen. However there are very good medicines like epinephrine,steroids, antihistamines (avil,advil or cetrizine), mast cell stabilizers are available in market to combat allergic symptoms.So,consult dermatologist or allergic specialist for further advise.Thanks and regards. | |
What is the cause for swelling on my neck area and ear lobe with allergies?
pain and slight swelling on my right neck area below my ear lobe. I do have allergies but have never gotten ear infections. it is tender when I open my jaw wide...and almost felt "locked" earlier today..only on tht side.I worked out hard today with weights...and it feels like a muscle pull. hurts to touch. | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you history of having allergy, it might have exacerbated leading to pain in the neck region and in the ears.Infection in the throat may lead to ear by the tube connecting between throat and the ears.Infection in the ear may be presenting with ear pain.As you are doing gym and muscle building exercise during the illness you will be exhausted soon.Neck exercise may have pulled your neck muscle. You need to undergo physical examination to know what exactly causing pain in the ear and whether it is a symptoms of allergy or not.Thank you. | |
Reason for weight gain near lower abdomen and stretch marks?
Hi,Recently I've gained weight around my lower abdomen, to the point that I have really dark stretch marks. I'm worried that there might be something wrong, as I haven't gained weight anywhere else and this has occurred over a few weeks. I have cut out carbs and sugar from my diet to attempt to lose weight, but it hasn't helped with the swelling/weight gain around my abdomen. I've spoken to my doctor but he said not to worry about it - but it just doesn't seem right. | HiDiet management and exercises may help reduce abdominal collection of subcutaneous fat.You may get thyroid function tests in addition to Lipid profile to rule out these issues.talk to another physician, physiotherapist and a dietician | |
What is the reddish pink bruise on my 6 years old s arm?
My son is 6 years old and on warfarin for a single vertircle repaired post Fontan heart leasion. We noticed a bruise on his arm 2 days ago. It is getting bigger, reddish pink on the outside ring and white in the middle. It is also raised in the middle. Trying to figure out if it is a bite or he just wacked his arm weird at school. Any advice? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.As he is on warfarin it could be a subcutaneous bleeding which going on . But , 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)., | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What does my semen analysis report suggest?
Hi I m ruby my semen analysis report isVolume :1.5 mlPh:8.0Liquifaction:50Motility:75%Motility progressive:45%Motility non progressive:30%Motility immotile:25%Viability:75%sperm count:95.0 mill/mLnormal form:65%abnormal form:35%Red cells:occasional | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern the given report of semen having 1.5 ml volume which less and looking to this volume this could be a case of Oligospermia, the abstinence period is important with the abstinence period the volume can be increased this is nothing to worry chances of increasing the volume still there, hope this information helps you, have nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for loose motions
Gud Mrng Doctors, My son is 5yr old. He is having loose motion since yesterday, Today he already had 3 times. When I asked him he say tummy pain during the motion.... But doesn t look like he is tiered & he is as usual active.... Pls suggest some remedies | Hi,It seems that he might behaving gastro-enteritis giving this problem.Give him ofloxacilin, tinidazole combination for 3 days.Give plenty of water, electrolytes and ORS liquids.give him light diet like curd, rice, buttermilk, apple juice.Ok and take care. | |
Could lump below nipple be due to cancer?
hi, im 24, i have just had a baby 10 days ago, i am not breastfeeding, and my breast milk is starting to dry up a lot as my breasts are beginning to get softer and softer, i noticed a small lump just below my nipple, i am worried about this, could it be cancer? | With the history you give its unlikely to be cancer. Is ot warm, red or tender to touch. If yes it could be a lump due to the collected milk. Bodys way of telling you to breast feed. If any of the symptoms I mentioned are there then it could be developing into an abscess and you will need to take antibiotics. Take care. | |
Q. I had blood in my stool followed by a slight fever and fatigue for one day. Why?
Hello doctor, I had blood in my stool. I have not seen in the stools but in the toilet bowl. It is bright red in color, seen only for one day and I had a slight fever and fatigue for one day. Four months before the same symptom happened. | Hello. Your condition is moreover a sign of hemorrhoids. Recent hard stools may because of frank blood in the bowl. Fever is due to sudden deranged bowel. It usually recovers quickly. Hemorrhoids, fissure. Per rectal examination or Proctoscopy. Hemorrhoids. Surgery for removal of hemorrhoids. Decrease weight, trunkal obesity and fibre rich food. Follow up for any pain or bleed. | |
How to calculate ovulation days to avoid pregnancy?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello,my name is nithin.i and my gal frend had sex yesterday.she is afraid that she would get conceieved though she is in safe periods that is she underwent her periods on 24th of november.according to my knowledge,till the 3rd of dec,she was safe.starting from 4th to 13th she was in dangerous periods.we did have sex on 16th and 18th.is it ok | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Safe period for intercourse is from the day 1 to day7. And from day 22 to day 28 of the periods.Day one of the periods is considered as day one ofthe ccycle.You both had intercourse in safe period.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma | |
Bleeding from roof of mouth after taking Voltairen for arthritis pain. Taking steroid injections. Help
Hi Doctor. I appreciate any help you can give me without actually SEEING me. I'll try to explain my problem the best I can... I am a 57 year old female. I smoke, approx. 1/2-3/4 of a pack of cigarettes a day. I NEVER drink alcohol. My primary doctor has retired and I have not been able to find a replacement yet... however, I do have a specialist that I go to for arthritis pain... she has been absolutely NO help with this at all. My problem started almost 7 months ago. I was just sitting at the computer and all of a sudden my mouth started FILLING with blood. I had my daughter look at the inside of my mouth and she saw a small (approx. 2mm) raised spot where the blood was coming from, on the roof of my mouth... that first time it happened, and I had just started using a new prescription, Voltairen (sp?) Cream for arthritis pain... I was told by my specialist that the main side effect of this cream was excessive bleeding, so I was kind of leery about using it too often, and didn't... but every time I did use it the sore on the roof of my mouth would open up and it would start bleeding again... the bleeding would last off & on for 2- 3 days and then stop as quickly and unexpectedly as it started. Needless to say, I stopped using the cream and have not used it at all for at least 8 weeks. Then today the sore opened up and has been bleeding off and on all day, so it was NOT the cream, although I do not have as MUCH bleeding as I did when I was using it. Also, I get steroid injections in my back approx. every 3-4 months and just had one last week, but nothing else new or different. The slightly raised sore is located on the roof of my mouth, in the center & it feels like it's on the hard, not soft part... it hurts only if I put pressure on it. It stops bleeding when I use ice chips or rinse my mouth with cold ice water. I have also been under a great deal of stress this past week, and it also seems like whenever this problem has occurred in the past is when I'm having some type of stress or another. If it was not for the bleeding I wouldn't even know there was a problem, because it is so small and not raised or open until it's already started to bleed. I can't eat anything or drink anything hot or it will bleed. Please let me know what you think it is, or since I don't have a doctor, if I should go to the emergency room to at least have some tests done? Thanks | Hello,Thanks for your detailed information.Initially,the cause of bleeding from floor of mouth has to be evaluated.Discontinue and replace the drug causing allergic reactions.I would advice you to get a clinical evaluation by a dentist to rule out any chance of periodontal infection or deep caries associated.Maintain oral hygiene well.Plenty of fruits as well as vitamin c supplements has to be administered.Discontinue smoking.Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for child suffering from recurring cold and fever
My son is 14 months old, from almost 6 six months he is getting cold followed by fever within the the duration of 15 to 20 days gap after medication (treating with anti biotics and other related medication. I have started giving him kidicare syrup (multivitamin). I feel he immunity is very low. what should i do now? | Hi...If the kid is active when there is no fever and he's developmentally normal and gaining height & weight appropriately, it could just be a recurrent viral illness. I don't think there us anything wrong with his immunity and you can give kidicare syrup.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Are lacerations on breasts signs of cancer?
well my best friend jus called and told me that there is something wrong with her! she said she thought they looked like lacerations but she had a couple of scabs on her breasts! one the size of a quarter and one as small as a pee. she said they are very painful and they've been there for four months! so here i am googling it while on the phone with her trying to find some answers! she is a very big girl with extremely large breasts. could this be a sign of cancer or have u ever heard of something like this? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have fibroadenoma, fibroadenosis or some benign proliferative breast lesion or cancer. She should go for mammography and fine needle aspiration cytology or tru cut biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Suggest treatment for ovarian cancer
My mother in law has overian cancer, we went to Ucsd San Diego to do surgery but they refused to do since she is not right candidate to do so, now I took her home, she is committing black stuff since yesterday, what would be the good suggestion , thank you much | hello dear. I have gone through your case. Many a times the patients of ovarian cancer are in advanced stage so surgery is difficult to perform. Approach in such cases is to give a few cycles of chemotherapy so as to reduce the tumor bulk, make it appropriate for surgery. Then to perform surgery and again give few cycle of chemo to kill the residual cells. The survival is good and you need not worry. Go ahead with the treatment. Take care. | |
Have fever, had stroke, have hallucinations. Done MRI. What is the reason?
I recently ran a fever and it made me hear voices...which were only in MY head.Is their a possibility that something serious is going on or is this natural.None of my doctors seemed too concerned but I had an MRI and was given CIPRO for my fever.The voices occasionally come back faintly but I ignore them.Do I need to see a psychiatrist? I do not heart them much now and only faintly.I also hallucinated but that has gone completely.I did have a stroke 4 yrs ago but have recovered some..I am 81 but apparently no problem with my cognitive ability. | Hello,Your age is a thing which makes you prone for cognitive disorders like dementia and delirium. You mention that you have no cognitive problems but you had fever during which you had hallucination. This gives us the differential of delirium and psychosis secondary to general medical condition (infection in your case). It is highly unlikely that you have first episode of primary psychosis at this age. Your infection was treated subsequently and if MRI was normal except for age related changes, you need not worry about anything. Enjoy your life and dont worry about voices as they are already on decline.Hope this satisfies your query.Regards. | |
What could rash with blisters on chest indicate?
Hi ! My 19 year old son has a small raised pinkish rash about the size of a quarter ..almost diamond shaped on his chest.. It is non itchy , but looks unusal. There are no open blisters and it does not hurt.He noticed it yesterday and is curious as to what it is and how to treat it. | Hi,It may be insect bite dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend to apply antibiotic cream like fusidic acid cream. Avoid soap contact.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist | |
Suggest management of dizzy spells post bypass surgery
Had recent bypass surgery,,dec13,, had cardio vert done april 2 to correct rythm, last few days getty dizzy spells,, realized to day they are triggered when I bend over putting pressure on stomach and upward,,checked vitals shortly after first event,,128/98 pulse 91,, possible fluid issue maybe,,been taking fluid pills daily | The symptoms you describe fit into orthostatic hypotension. When you are on a diuretic for removal of extra fluid post bypass, sometimes over treatment may lead to fluid deficit in the body. So sudden change in posture may cause such dizziness. Also many medication like nitrate, ace inhibitors which are routinely prescribed with post bypass may exacerbate the symptoms. Maintain adequate hydration and you should be fine. Regards Dr Priyank Mody | |
What does this semen analysis report indicate?
Today I got my semen analysis report. But I m not able to understand that is it normal or not.My Report is like this, Appearence: Grayish white opaque coagulum, PH : 8.0, Odour : Acrid, Viscosity : Normal, Quantity : 3.00ml, Liquification Time : 19.0 min, Sperm Count : 110.0 million/ml, Motility : 96.0%motile (95.0% active motile & 05.0%Sluggishly motile) & 04.0% Non-motile dead form seen, Morphology : Normal | Hello, Your semen analysis report is absolutely normal. The sperm count, Morphology and motility all normal according to the mentioned report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician | |
Finding difficulty in speaking. Searching for a word. Headache and feeling pins and needle on face and hand. Advice?
Hi, today I had a strange spell at work. I was feeling fine and then couldn t speak properly - I drew a total blank on words that I use everyday and it took me ten minutes getting myself together to be able to speak a particular word I was stuck on (I could have spelt it in my head but couldn t for the life of me say it). After this, I felt a bit slow and fuzzy and jumbled up some more words...I got a head ache and some pins and needles in my hand and face so I went home to bed. It was quite scary - is there anything I need to worry about here? | Dear friend, welcome to HCM> have written the question yourself? if yes, it is perfectly normal. I got it. the spell you got could be a TIA or a kind of seizure. TIAs are transient episodes of reduced blood supply to a part of the brain. or some small fit-like episode. if your colleagues confirm that you really had tough time speaking/ finding words, then pl. see a neurologist and get evaluated. how long did the confusion last? pl. revert with info and keep me postyed on the progress. be wathchful. | |
What causes rupture of amniotic sac?
My wife s amneotic sac has ruptured on 20/112/10 but we only found out on a scan on Tuesday, since then I have been looking at frrums for similar stories hoing for some hope that the baby will survive. One person said that drinking lots of water will help restore some of the amneotic fluid lost, is this true? Steve | Hi, I understand your concern The exact cause of rupture membranes is not known. mostly it is associated with history of fall/ incompetant os/ undernourished & weak mother/ twin pregnancies/ hydramnios/ some fetal abnormalities. Rupture of membranes mostly ends in delivery/ complications. A normal delivery is possible, in cases of rupture of membranes at term/ those who approach doctor & get treated meticulously. Rupture of membranes is mostly felt by the lady as a sudden gush of warm fluid out of uterus.,.. which continues to dribble out, changes it' s color .The discharge increases on coughing/ straining. Your wife did not have such symptoms.& the diagnosis was while the scanning . I doubt weather it is really a ruptured membrane or reduction of amniotic fluid.. which is a totally separate condition , can be treated by specific treatment. * I would advise you to consult a gynecologist, get thoroughly examined / investigated ( as per need ) & start with treatment advised strictly. Thanks. | |
Bilirubin total=3.00mg/dl, high SGOT, SGPT. Advised Udiliv twice. What 's the cause ?
Bilirubin , total=3.00mg/dl i am 47,male, my blood test results are as follows-- Bilirubin, conjugated=2.12mg/dl Bilirubin, unconjugated=0.88mg/dl SGOT =471.2IU/L SGPT =554.22IU/L Alkaline phosphatase =384.1iu/l Dr. advised to take udiliv-300 twice a day for 10 days 7 liv 52-DS. what is the cause of this? I had cosumed 2 drinks after tinidazole treatment( after 48 hrs) | Welcome to healthcaremagic. Reports suggest that there is some inflammation of liver (Hepatitis). It is difficult to say what has caused Hepatitis. They are commonly causes due to viruses/ some medications/alcohol/gall stones etc. If you have fever/vomiting/abdominal pain - you may need sonography to rule out gallstones/cholecystitis. I feel your doctor after clinical examination must have felt that no further investigations are necessary at this stage and have advised to take these treatment. | |
Will Domstal help with stomach voiding and reduce vomiting?
Hi, I have a 18 month old baby , born at 30 weeks premature with bad reflux since birth . tried prilosec, prevacid , Zantac , Axid ., with some benefit , but still vomiting , now with feeding aversion. His stomach seems to not empty even after 3 hours of food intake . Will domstal help him. If so how to give it to him. Thanks , Riyaz | Hi...I understand your concern. Domstal might help in this regard. Actually it along with a proton pump inhibitor is a recognized way of treatment. But it is a prescription drug and you will need a doctor's prescription for it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest remedy for lump over eyebrow
i have a lump over my left eyebrow. It became red and swollen during the day. now my whole eye brow bone is swollen. I thought it was a zit so i popped it and pus came out. its been about thirty minutes and now its hard and feels like the zit is way under the skin. I m starting to question if its a zit or a bite. | Hi,It seems that there might be having ingrown hair follicle infection over eye brow.Now seems forming pustule with pus formation.Clean the part and apply antibiotic cream.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3-5 days.Ok and take care. | |
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 --> | |
What is causing my severe left flank pain?
I am currently being treated for pyleonephritis in the left kidney. I am receiving outpatient Invanz infusions as the bacteria was previously noted to be a rare E-coli strain. However, before I began the infusion therapy, my urine was sent for a culture from the urologist's office. I received a call telling me that the culture was negative. I am still suffering from moderate to severe left flank pain and occasional night sweats. I am 55 yrs old, female, diabetic. I am 5'3" and weigh 240. Thank you | HiInfection in kidney can exist even if urine culture is negative and it might take at least few days and sometimes 2-3 weeks for pain to settle down. Very rarely pain can persist in mild form for even 3 months. However if you continue to have sever pain or if fever happens again then a repeat ultrasound or CT scan of kidneys is indicated to see whether you have developed pus around or in the kidney. | |
What does a = symbol in a scan report mean?
hi i am nisha and now i am pregnant now and i have no vomiting ,dring first 3 month i feel vomiting sensation and i vomitted yellow colourlly ,and in my 5 month scan report shows me siemens id --straigth to siemens id i found that an = symbol so u r answer is? | HI.I really did not get your question, but for the nausea you can try doxylamine (e.g. doxinate), put 4 tablets per day during pregnancy for the morning sickness you are experiencing.Best wishes. | |
How to treat constant itching at the tip of penis?
Hi doc..my son has been itching the tip of his penis for the past few days..He was constantly itching yesterday night...he couldn t sleep properly......he has no fever.he has been urinating almost normally but the number of times were more...pls look into the matter..doctor. | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having some irritation on penis due to not cleaning local part properly.Clean the part by averting foreskin with worm water.If there is soreness on the part, apply antibiotic cream locally.give him plenty of water.Ok and take care. | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes the fall of oxygen levels when in room of high temperature?
At total rest, especially at high room temp, I feel air is not enough for me. Pulse oximeter justifies my feeling, it does show some lowering in oxygen saturation down to 93-94%. Funny thing is this feeling totally dissapears if I breath cold air from AC or start exercizing even with very aerobic exercize, then everyting comes to normal and better, and my lung function becomes pretty good, concidering just two years ago I quit (heavy) smoking. Spirometry shows no COPD, and CT shows very very light emphysema signs, not justifying my uncomfortable feeling at rest. Any idea what other possible dama- ges could cause my peculiar symptoms? Thanks a lot, Nik. | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...As you have smoking history COPD chances more ....But CT scan normal for it ..Second your symptoms could be from cardiac cause like heart failure that can lead dyspnea....So for further work up investigate with....1.Blood pressure measurement 2.ECG 3.ECHO etc....Avoid smoking .....If blood oxygen very low than oxygen therapy needs to be given....Take care ...Consult pulmonologist or physician for this ... | |
Suggest remedy for sharp apin in the chest due to incessant coughing
i woke up on the 1st with a fever that lasted 3 days and was sneezing til 2 days ago. since the day the fever started ive been coughing nonstop and all day today each time i cough i get a sharp stabbing pain in the back/side right under my ribs and also have a dull pain in the same area when i breathe in deep. What is wrong and what can i do to help? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Fever, constant cough and chest pain are more suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) (pneumonia).So better to first get done chest x ray.If chest x ray is showing pneumonia then you will need antibiotics, antihistamine and paracetamol.If chest x ray is normal then only antihistamine and paracetamol are needed.Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Can hot and cold flashes and light headedness be caused by a tooth extraction?
I had my wisdom teeth out a week ago and i still have one that needs to be surgical removed and for the past couple days i have not been able to keep any food down i feel light headed and my body feels like im shaking i get hot and cold flashes and all i wanna do is sleep. Can my tooth be poisoning me | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Cold flushes could be due to viral infection please get it examined by your physician as it is not related.Tooth extraction cannot cause such symptoms.Maintain good oral hygiene so that the extracted socket heals well.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care. | |
Suggest medication for cough and runny nose
43 yrs.of age right now,climate was change to cold,this past 1 week ago my menstration come,also my skin start fr,leg had some red and many parts,have also a little bit cough & runnynose.I worried w/my skin coz it looks like red point in many parts of my body?What is that i don't know what happening w/my body i feel very sick right now. | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to know more about you like - a. Did you have such episodes in past? b. Did you have fever? c. Did you have headache? At present, I would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you montelukast, levocetirizine and an expectorant cough syrup. 2. Above medicines will also help your skin lesions, I would suggest you to apply a lotion like calamine over itchy skin.3. I would also suggest you adequate rest, plenty of fluids during day and a light, healthy diet.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health and a very good recovery.Thank you & Regards. | |
What causes bloating of abdomen and loose stools after the gall bladder removal?
I am a post patient of gallbladerectomy for past one year. The doctors said that the reason could be many and one such was my pregnancy as I was pregnant one and a half year before and delivered my child on Jan 2009, after that when the pain began sever and went into chest cavity, so I had the gallblader removed on May 2009. After which I have been having occasion loose stools,bloating of the abdomen, and gastric pain. Recetly from past 2 months I have been geting sharp pricking pain in my left side of the waist after eating, but now it occurs anytine during the day and my stomach bloats up. Please doc help me with this problem and advice me of my diet. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.This looks to me like so called postcholecystectomy syndrome which has all these symptoms and this occurs in about 10 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include systemic symptoms such as sweating and heat sense but also dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syndrome treatment depends on the identified violations that led to it. Typically, the patient is recommended dietary restriction table with fatty foods, enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. | |
Can Concerta cause mild gynecomastia?
I am a 26 year old white male, and when I was 10, I was put on a drug called Concerta to treat A.D.D. I was on the drug for 2 years, and after coming off of it, I noticed i had developed a minor to moderate case of Gynocomastia. Even after diet and exercise, and doing natural bodybuilding, the problem has never gone away, and has scarred me mentally to this day. I have heard other reports of the same thing involving the use of Concerta. Could this drug be the culprit? If so could the company who made Concerta be looking at some lawsuits? | Dear patient Concerta contains methylphenidate which is prescribed for ADHD and has known side effect of gynecomastia. This is benign non cancerous enlargement of male breast. Best way to get rid of this condition is surgical reduction of breast size. Medication are not found effective in reducing gynecomastia. You need to consult expert surgeon nearby area and get yourself examined and opined. All the best. | |
Suggest remedy for tenderness in nose
My daughter was playing and landed with her knee in my nose. I have nose tenderness and a headache that has lasted two days. The headache is threw my whole head and after taking Ib or tylonol my headache remains. There is no swelling in my nose and no discoloration in my eye areas. Do I need to see a doctor? | HelloMany thanks for contacting healthcare magic What I can infer based on your description of your complaints is that you are suffering from a soft tissue injury to your nose and head .As you have mentioned that only headache remains , what I would suggest is for you to take paracetamol for the next few days and observe it .If there is sudden increase in headache , vomiting or giddiness then to consult a doctor .I would also suggest you to take it easy for next few days Hope I have answered your queries Wish you a speedy recovery | |
What is the treatment for the high temperature in a 3 year old?
my 3 year old son has a fever of 102.9. he has been running a fever for about 12 hours. i have given him 3 doses of ibuprofen suspension at the proper intervals throughout the day. the medicine seemed to bring down the fever but it keeps spiking back up and the bottle says not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. also gave him a cool bath and have been pushing water. he hasn't been throwing up nor does he have diarrhea. should i take him to the ER? | Hi, ibuprofen Syrup is given to relieve pain and not fever. Start Paracetamol Syrup 5 ml Sos for fever and do cold sponging. Since, your child has fever for 2 days some tests needs to be done, CBC, Malarial antigen test, NS1 Antigen test. Further course of medicines will depend on above reports. I hope this has helped you. |
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