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How to overcome feeling of anger and rage? Hello and thank you dear Doctor, I am suffering daily with anger and rage and I blame constantly and I cannot tolerate this shorterm condition. The negative apparent does make me feel physically sick and chest trauma I feel every day. I am fairly healthy, I smoke like hell and I enjoy it, there, at every turn there are the worst assaulting us continually, no wonder. I must remain positive though and that does feel easiest. I forget to for example: focus on my breathing and soon I am raging again and quiet at night usually, or I forget my entire plan to make it all easier on myself in all other way s, thankyou. I have formation that the police would like to know about but that too make s me rage terribly while doing that, so how do I get out of this. Last night a very sound made me turn over , it was the sound of the metal plasty turn of the latch on the window and I realized that i did not have to feel black and hard, anger terrible thing s, that men are accused of and illegally I think, thank you. My Father is my parent then I/We earn a few minute s, thank you. Alleged Anne said to quash the anger and that too remind s me of her . So I do not turn our Father out and I care not for you. Jennifer gone and done that yesterday, thank you. OUr child once said that she loved dearly the Germany counterpart and that I kept quiet because we feel easy for everyone. Nazi s, Apparent s, Jew s Etc. We do not know them we deliver them, thank you. That is my child, young and easy. Thank you Doctor Mr.
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger always comes due to frustrations in life. Frustrations are normal with everyone. People learn to ignore frustrations when they get experienced. Do you get angry to circumstances outside your home as you get angry at your house? Your office, bus stand, railway station, neighbors etc. If yes, you might need to get evaluated for anger issues. If NO, just understand and compare the two situations and you can be better yourself.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
What could cause fever and pain in leg muscle with history of having sex and HIV 1 and 2 being non reactive? I had done sex exactly at 99 day I had tested hiv1 & 2 got non reactive but I am getting fever and leg muscle pains what about my problem. recently I got starting stage thypoid fever after treatment also I am getting fever yesterday I met the doctor he told no fever but I have problem
Hello, The fever and pain in leg muscle is not related to having sex. This can be due to a mild viral infection or weakness due to fluid or electrolyte imbalance. I hope this information has been helpful for you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Suggest health of heart and medication to improve i aged 64 yra ; 5.5 cms ;87 k.g and under went byepass heart surgery ,replacement of mitral valve cms with tissue valve in 2007.-- l a -- edd-5.4cms ;esd-3.7cms ;ef-58% ;pw-3cms;edv-ml;esv-ml;ef% doppler --mild tr-jetvel-3.2m/sec ;mild ar ;pr ppg-34mm,g ;ppg-41mm;rvsp-mmgh ;mvg ppg-14mm;;mpg-4mm.g;pbf-1.3,/sec ;avg ppg 57mm/g mpg-37mm.g;vii-102 cms. other findings are hypokenesiaof interor wall. pl cna you go through the above and inform my heart position and medicines.
Hi There After going through the details provided it seems like you have underwent CABG with MVR probably you had an inferior wall MI with MV pathology severe enough to be considered for replacement at the time of CABG. Luckily your ejection fraction (ef) is still good (58%) which means that your heart is pumping adequately, rest it seems u have a moderate PAH as your RVSP is 44mmhg which means your right heart valve which is tricks pis valve is leaking to a certain extent which can be taken care my medicines like diuretics. your EDD which means end diastolic dimension and ESD both are within normal limits meaning your Left a ventricle is not dilated and is in good condition.overall it's good. rest regarding your medicine query I personally wants you to take them as advised by your cardiologist.wish You Good Luck
Are constipation and chest pain symptoms of late pregnancy? I m 36 weeks pregnant with our 5th child. I remember getting short of breath around this time, but yesterday I also was getting some constant mild-mod. pain between my breasts--especially if I take a deep breath. The baby is riding very high, right under my rib cage and kicks constantly. It probably doesn t help that I m only 5 2 , so all my organs are very squashed right now. About 6 weeks ago, I started getting mild tachycardia (resting heart rate around 98-104 and occasionally going up to 116-120 at most). The dr. had done an ultrasound on my leg veins to check for clots and nothing was found. A CT scan was supposed to take place, but the machine failed to work. I was hesitant about the safety of the CT on the baby, so when the ultrasound showed nothing, the DR. decided since I didn t have any other symptoms, we could wait. So now, I have this chest pain. Is this serious or is this just a late pregnancy, bothersome thing to put up with for a couple of weeks? I should also add that I feel constipated (have been taking stool softeners) and feel like if I could burp, maybe I d feel better. I took Gas-X five hours ago with no change.
HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] Firstly do not panic.2] As such doctors are trying to find out if your chest pain was due to blood clots in leg veins.3] It was good that you did not undergo CT scan, even test like MRI will be of help.4] Simple test like 2 D echo will be of great help.5] i will suggest to be patient and calm. try to relax and meditate.6] In weeks time baby's head will descend down to relieve pressure.7] In the mean time Take Liquid Duphalac 15 ml every night for 5 days. Have plenty of liquids, fresh fruits and salads in diet. cap PAN D SR once a day for 5 days will help to relieve your gastric symptoms.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health.
What causes intermittent fluttering around the neck? i have a co worker that is experiencing intermitten fluttering around her neck. she describes it as a light brush or swipe that runs across the front from below her chin to bottom of the neck. should she be concerned? It has been happening about 2 weeks and several times a day.
Hi, Most of the muscle twitching is due to electrolyte imbalance, do take enough fluids and ORS sachet. If it persists, consult nearby doctors. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parkavi Gunasekaran, General & Family Physician
Did Ovofar delay my periods? hi I m trying to conceive and my gynec priscribed me ovofar 50 mg 1st cycle I took it from 3rd to 7th day and I got my period in 22 days, then I took ovofar again from 3rd to 7th day and this time its 37 days and cant see any signs of periods and home upt tests are negative.(took 3 tests in last 5 days) latest one was few hrs back. I am having crams since last 1 week (which I usually get 1 day before my periods or during 1st and 2nd day ) not constant or everyday but randomly. can taking ovofar delayed period? or affect upt? please guide I m confused
Hi there,,The symptoms irregular periods sometime short sometimes long is more due to an-ovulation, due to hormonal imbalances.The ovofar is to correct that. You probably have PCOS, which is causing the irregular cycles and which is why the doctor has prescribed you the ovafor.You need to first get completely evaluated for PCOS before proceeding with the treatment.I would advise you to get the blood tests such as FSH,LH, TSH and prolactin done. These will help determine if the cause of irregular cycle and infertility is them.You also need to do ultrasound pelvis to check for problem is in ovary and womb.Your partners semen analysis is also necessary to get a complete picture.Kindly do the above tests and discuss with your gyanecologist.If PCOS is diagnosed by blood tests and ultrasound, medications such as metformin need to be started.Hope this helps.Regards.
Could numbness in wrists/hands be related to LAHB? Hi! My fiance recently had an ECG and was told she has a left anterior hemiblock. She has recently complained about numbness in her wrists and hands, as well as some other symptoms. Could these be caused by the LAHB? Also, what will the LAHB mean for her going forward? She is 22 years old btw.
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding her ECG findings (LAFB) it is impossible to find any scientific correlations to those complains (numbness, etc). LFAB is many times normally found in healthy people, and no pathological significance could be drawn by its presence. So, I exclude any pathological indication of LFAB regarding that young girl. Regarding her recent complains I would recommend a medical check up by an internist for a comprehensive physical examination coupled with some blood tests. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. iliri
Do Cortisone injections cause respiratory infections? Can cortisone injections make me susceptible to respiratory infections? I have been getting injections for about a year in the base of my thumbs for arthritis, and after years of never getting sick, this year I have gotten respiratory infections twice in the last 4 months.
Hi,Yes, it may cause respiratory infection on prolonged use. Common side effects of cortisone injection includes cartilage damage, bleeding, joint infection, nerve damage, tendon injury, thinning of the nearby bone and discoloration of the skin around the injection.In general, you shouldn't get cortisone injections more often than every six weeks and usually not more than three or four times a year. If taken repeatedly it may get absorbed in the blood producing the systemic side effects like increased blood sugar, increased blood pressure, weight gain, cataract and increased risk of infections including that of respiratory tract infection.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Took postinor 2 after unsafe sex. How long does the effect of pills stay ? hi, i am aaaaa , i took postinor 2 on the day i had sex with my boyfriend which was on the 27th of july, i had sex again on 4th of august, the last time i saw my period was on the 9th of july,i am afraid if i should take another postinor 2 since the sex was unprotective, i am AFRaid maYBE THE PILLS CHanged my cycle because using my previous cycle,i can t be ovulating by 4th of august, but my fear is that the pill must have chaNGED MY CYCLE Making me to be fertile as of 4th of august.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Emergency contraceptive pills change the hormonal levels that control the menstrual cycle. Thus, they tend to change your menstrual cycles and so ovulation days. That is why experts always recommend to chooe routine contraception over emergency contraception.Taking another emergency pill now will not help to prevent pregnancy as 72 hours have passed after unprotected intercourse. You can take a home pregnancy test like Prega News to test if you are pregnant or not.These tests are fairly confirmatory. If the test is negative and you keep missing menstruation, then you should consult a gynecologist for physical examination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Viraj Ravin Shah
What causes low blood pressure after by-pass surgery? Hi my dad has had prostrate cancer and received radium treatment which finished December 2012 In May 2013 he had a triple heart by-pass, 9 months later he s suffering from low blood pressure, breathlessness After his radium treatment and his triple heart by-pass he started bleeding from his bottom in November, he now has a steroid enema which he has to do every night, but we re really worried about the low blood pressure is this normal Any advice gratefully appreciated x
Hello, It is necessary to know his LVEF(left ventricualr ejection fraction) after by-pass surgery by 2-D Echocardiography. Low BP may be due to low LVEF. Also, it is necessary to know his serum electrolytes particular serum sodium level as elderly people often suffer from chronic hyponatremia. and correction of sodium level may restore normal BP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
What causes immobility in arms after fainting? my 14 year old son fainted at school on Monday and afterwards he couldnt move his arms initially he had been watching a documentary on blood vessels in Science when this happened taken to dr who wasn t overly concerned should I be taking him to see someone else
Thanks for asking. I gone through your question and I understand your concern. your 14 year old son fainted in school while watching a documentary on blood vessel. from imformation given by you I able to understand that he said he was not able to move his arms on but afterwards he is able to move. children's got fainted due to scared. there is nothing to worry or I don't think there is no need to take your child to some other doctor. it is normal adolescents hope I answered your question
Reason for chest pain after doing exercise? Hello Doctor, 2 weeks ago I was doing push ups and during 5 th set i.e. after approximately 140 push ups i started feeling chest pain on left side. At that moment i didn t concentrate and left that pain unattained...but when i went to gym on day after another I could realize intense pain at one point in chest and it was constant. Doctors medicated me with some muscle relaxtant and that worked well to but even though 20 % pain,is still there. Whenever i bend downwards or move downwards to,wash my face in wash basin that chest part pains. I,have completely stopped working out ...what would you suggest me. Is this muscle tear or any other severe injury. Kindly acknowledge as I want to resume my workout soon. Warm Regards, Manoj
Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.It seems musculoskeletal pain mostly.But, since it is left sided chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first.So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.If ECG is normal then no need to worry for cardiac cause.It is musculoskeletal pain mostly.Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting, push ups and other gym exercise for atleast 1 month.2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad in affected site.Don't worry, you will be alright and will able to start your exercise soon.
Does taking Prozac lower the testosterone level? I was recently prescribed Prozac for my OCD. Being that some of the side effects of Prozac include reduced libido, anorgasmia, and an inability to achieve or maintain an erection, does this mean that taking Prozac can potentially lower my testosterone level? I have only been taking the medication for four days, and I have already noticed that I am unable to achieve an erection.
HiAs far as I am aware Prozac does not interfere with testosterone levels in the body. It cause problems with erection by different chemical methods. If you are worried about the erection problems due to prozac then please contact your doctor who prescribed it to consider change of medications.
How can lower back pain due to herniated and ruptured disc be treated? Hi, I have a L4-L5 herniated+ruptured disc. The herniation is 8mm in the center (very slightly left). I m having leg pain for 5 years (left leg) and low back pain both sides. I m scheduled for microdisectomy and my question is: is it more dificult or more dangerous the microdisectomy when the disc is slipped in the middle? Thank you very much. Viorica
Dear patient Normal spinal canal diameter is 12 mm at lumbar spine level. Since you have got disc prolapse with 8mm canal diameter surgery is needed for relief of leg and back pain. If the disc is central or peripheral it does not make any difference with micro discectomy technique. But if you are going for endoscopic approach then peripheral disc is easy to excise.
What causes stress and fluctuating heart rate? I was at jym today (12:45). I felt fine but am off work for Stress leave so stress is very bad. Today was a better day. I took blood reading it was 163 over 98. Heart rate was 86. This was before I worked out. I worked out very hard. Felt fine. Still feel fine except was out for dinnr with husband a few hours ago and found menu very blury to read. Thought it might be restaurant. Now we are home fined that I can read at a distance, but computer is very hard to focus on. Very blury. Just got new glasses about a month ago. And did not have a problem readig stuff earlier in the day. I am a 36 year old. female 5'4. I take concerta 72 mg for ADHD. also I stated colazapam 5mg twice a day. yesterday.
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of uncontrolled stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. Stress and anxiety cause sympathetic over stimulation. And this can cause blurring of vision, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure etc. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You may need additional anxiolytic drugs. Counseling plays very important role along with anxiolytic drugs to control stress. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Does pain in upper breast & chest indicate angina? Pain in left upper breast all day long saw my Dr and had a mammogram and a chest x ray everything normal went to a heart Dr and had a stress test and a echo done everyhing normal but some times my chest hurts all day Ithink it is angina my mother had it but she is no longer here I'm 64 years old .
hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.since your echo and stress testing are normal your pain is unlikely to be due to angina.your x ray chest and mammogram have ruled out other chest conditions.So your pain may be due to Acid reflux.Partly there us contribution of fear of this pain being angina !you may take combination of Rabeprazole and domperidone once a day .If your pain does not subside within few days you should consult your physician for further evaluation like Ultrasound upper abdomen and Upper GU endoscopy,My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
Suggest remedy to grow hair on chest, face Hi my name is Alok,I am from India, I am 23, height - 5ft 9'', weight- 69 kg.I have testosterone deficiency. I am not able to grow facial hair and also hair on my chest, because of which I am depressed most of the time. This seriously affects my confidence as I am not able to speak to girls as it's in my mind that they'll not like me as I look like a kid. Also my voice is not manly this also makes me sad. A stubble is a distinct dream :( which is considered as a symbol of male power. Please let me know what can be done grow a beard. Also I would like to know why the chinese donot grow a full beard ? Although I am not a chinese this is not fair seeing my friends having a beard and not me :(
Hi Alok, How did you confirm that you have testosterone deficiency? Have you tested your blood for that? Facial hair growth has go to do some thing with testosterone levels but its not completely due to it. I have seen many men with less facial hair and still have baby. Also chest hair growth is not always due to testosterone. If you aren't obese, hit the gym. Else also do exercise daily, coz this will boost up your self confidence and also testosterone. And girls like guys who present themselves well with confidence. Looks become secondary for many. So cheer up!
What are the chances of pregnancy after intercourse during ovulation time? i am currently on Implanon and i didnt exactly have sex with my boyfriend i don't think. we were going to but we stopped. he never got it in and he never came. I have been on implanon for a while. But we did this right around the time i was probably ovulating. what are the odds of me getting pregnant? its only been two days and i feel nausous in my stomache and feel like crap when i wake up.
Hello,Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagicImplanon is a very effective contraceptive. It is 99% effective,which means Implanon prevents pregnancy 99% of the time.So the chances of you getting pregnent while on Implanon is less then 1%.Hope I was able to answer your questionPlease feel free to address any more concernsRegards,Dr.Lekshmi
Suggest treatment for bipolar disorder and epilepsy In my family bipolar disorder, aneurysm, epilepsy and narcolepsy have been found. My cousin is a year older than I and had a ministries at 27. I recently woke up with friends over and thought they had drugged me as their voices sounded metallic and I seem traces of them when they moved. I have had what I though to be sleep paralysis. I also recently thought there was s girl in my house but the person laying next to me did not however I texted my friends & took the dog out so I did actually get up. At any rate when I went to the hospital they tested my blood and urine. Said I m fine.
Hi, . Thanks for asking your query at this forum.We understand your concern. I have read your question carefully and understood it. I will try my best to answer it.As you told there is family history of bipolar disorder, epilepsy, narcolepsy and aneurysm and recently you had a strange perceptual experience of hearing unusual sounds of friends, seeing traces of people moving out and having a belief that a girl was there with you at your house. Since these symptoms occurred suddenly, it points towards acute confusional state either may be due to intoxication with some substance like marijuana or due to effect of epilepsy. Since you became alright soon and could get your dog out for a walk it goes more towards an epileptic fit. After recovery from an epileptic fit a person remains confused for some time, unable to move limbs initially for few minutes, can hear unusual voices or can see unusual things. This is a temporary condition and it goes of gradually over a period of next 20-30 minutes. Apparently it has happened with you. A negative blood and urine report further rules out possibility of drugging. You may clarify further from your friends who might have witnessed the possible epileptic fit. If you had noticed tongue bite/involuntary micturation/defecation etc then it further goes towards epileptic fit. It is better to get evaluated further and get assessed personally by a neurologist who may advise you for EEG and MRI brain. I hope it answers your query. I wish you all the best.
Q. For my mom who is 81 year old, which is the best treatment for fracture? Hi doctor, My mother is 81 years old. She had undergone one left shoulder surgery due to a fracture in the neck of the humerus four years ago. She also had experienced a cerebral stroke resulting partial paralysis of the left hand and the left leg. Now, due to a sudden fall on the ground, she also has broken her right humerus. I have attached the x-ray for your reference. Either plaster or sling or surgery, what may be the best treatment? She has been given pain medicine and antibiotic by the treating doctor. I am anxious to know early as the doctor treating her has asked the decision from us.
Hello. I have gone through your history as well as the images attached to it (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online -->
What causes weird bubbling in chest? Hello. So today I woke up and was perfectly fine and I have anxiety. I always feel sick and have a little bit of acid reflux. After I went garage saling I started feeling a weird bubbling in my chest. It got worse and worse and when I walk or use my muscles it gets worse
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of gaseous sound due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. Stress and anxiety are common cause for GERD. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. It will help in gaseous trouble. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Loose weight if you are obese. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Suggest treatment for elevated liver enzymes Hi, what would cause my liver enzymes to be elevated? My AST is 44, my ALT is 65 ... i don t drink more than the occasional glass of wine, and haven t had any painkillers (tylenol, etc) for several weeks. I DO take a baby aspirin every day - would that cause it? I also take medication for MS. Thanks!
Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.Alcoholic hepatitis is one of the major reasons of deranged liver function tests. Liver enzymes get deranged due to the injury to the liver tissue.Alcohol is the poison for liver and a slow killer. Avoid taking alcohol as this is necessary to save you from liver failure. The first step to get out of a dig is to stop digging.Take good amounts of green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli in diet, Salads, fruits like oranges, avocado, pineapple, coconut water, dry fruits, blueberries, dairy products are all good antioxidants and supports liver wellness.Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards!DR. MUHAMMAD HANIFUSA
I have low hemoglobin but high rare WBC. Why is it ? Why do I have a low hemoglobin low hematocrit RBC is boarder line low 41 high eosinophils in my blood but high leukocytes rare WBC few amorphous and high bacteria in my urine Hello I am a 35 y/o, 5 7 , 174 lbs, female and have been experiencing pain in my upper left abdominal area, blood (bright red) in my stool, feeling very full and feeling like I need to have a bowel movement all the time and only being able to void a small amout at one time, lots of presure, I have been extreamly tired and I have headaches from time to time. I should mention my stool is soft, I m pretty active, eat healthy and take a muti vit. every morning, and work as a police officer. I have had hemrrohids for the past 12 years (Never resulting in a problem), it should also be noted that I have been dignosied with HPV 15 years ago, resulting in a leep without any complications. So I received my blood/ urine test back today and was wondering why I have a low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, boarder line low RBC (4.1), MCH is also boarder line (26) along with MCHC at (32.4), high eosinophils in my blood but in my urine, high leukocytes, rare WBC and a high bacteria? Any feed back would be greatly appriciated!
Hi, Thanks for query, Low level of hb might be due to your chronic piles problem and possible that as you have high eosinophils might having warm infestation. You have urinary infection too. Take plenty of water, Go for antibiotic course for uti. Avoid constipation. Trea anemia and bleeding piles. Ok and bye.
In process of passing kidney stone. Feeling it in vaginal opening, uncomfortable, air bubbles coming out. Is the stone still present and will there be pain and blood involved? Hello, I am have been in the process of passing a kidney stone for the last 2 weeks. I was diagnosed in the emergency room and referred to a urologist . I haven t been able to be seen by the urologist because there is only one office in my area so appointments are hard to come by, let alone even receive a phone call in return. The past few days I thought I possibly had passed the stone without realizing it. However, today I feel as though it is sitting at the opening of my vagina and I feel it more so when I urinate. It is more of an uncomfortable feeling rather than actual pain. Also, I am experiencing what seems to be air bubbles coming from that area. Not passing gas, just very small air bubbles . In your opinion, do you believe that the stone is still present? Are these bubbles normal/have anything to do with the passing of a kidney stone? Also, what can I expect when the stone actually passes? Will there be a great deal of pain and blood involved?
Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Renal stones less than the size of 10mm are flushed out easily without major complications. It occurs in 2 stages - origin till the urinary bladder and from the bladder to outside. Pain, abdominal cramps, bloody urine and discomfort which are usual accompanying symptoms as the stones pass out is found only in the first stage. Second stage is asymptomatic and rarely one can experience flattened stream of urine or double stream urine. From your description, your symptoms are unlikely related to renal stone passing. The discomfort in the vaginal region is probably due to localized infection. Consulting your local gynecologist will be helpful. Drink plenty of fluids and cranberry juice can help in the meantime. Also important is to abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse until complete recovery. Hope this helps. Wish you good health. Regards
Suggest treatment for dog bite My dog bit my thumb just a few minutes ago. Most of it is just a bruise but it scraped some skin off and it bled slightly. I washed it with anti bacterial soap, poured peroxide over if and then put betadine solution on it. My dog is up to date with vaccines and everything but should I worry about it?
Hello dear!I have gone through your query and understood your concerns!I would say you to calm down and not to be worried about it.You have done a very good thing that you have washed it enough and disinfected with appropriate solution.If your dog is vaccinated regularly you are protected from severe conditions like rabies.I wish you a good health!Take care!DR ERIOL.
Q. The area around naval region has sunken after C-section. Why? Hello doctor, I had a C-section delivery last month. Although stitches are healed and I am not having any trouble in the incision area. Since the last one month I am noticing that the area around my navel region has sunken in. I am having a rounded depression starting from the belly button to downwards. I am not having any pain in the area. Can you please have a look at the pictures and let me know what it could be.
Hi. I have seen your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is not abnormal. Your tummy fat is dissolving which was accumulated during pregnancy. Your uterus is also sinking that is why your tummy appearance is like this. It might take a couple of months to get it normal. As you had C-section recently so I will not suggest any exercise. You can use an abdominal belt if required for support. After six months, you can start exercise to get it in normal shape.
Q. I have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's and feel fatigued after a year of treatment. Why? Hi doctor, I have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. My doctor currently only tests my TSH and treats me with Levothyroxine. I feel extreme fatigue after a year of this treatment, even with my TSH in the normal range. My doctor says free T4 and reverse T3 are not important labs to run. I am wondering if I should see an endocrinologist or just continue the treatment I am on. My TSH started at 9.8 last year, got down to 0.08. I feel great when it was that low. Mow my TSH is 3.8 and I feel extreme fatigue. I am taking 112 mcg Levothyroxine daily. Thank you.
Hi. Good day and thanks for your query. Some people treated for hypothyroidism may still experience symptoms even if blood tests show that their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are well within the normal range. The reasons for this are complex, but the bottom line is that having a normal TSH value does not necessarily mean that all of your symptoms will go away. Evidence suggests that situations like this are not as uncommon as one may think. Even when placed on Levothyroxine, the drug considered the gold standard of hypothyroid treatment, many people fail to reap the physical benefits of treatment. So, first, you can lower down your TSH target if you are still having symptoms. For that, we can increase your medication. If still symptomatic, the next choice is to change the brand of Thyroxine, and if still not feeling well, then think to go to T3 supplement rather than T4, that is Thyroxine. Thanks.
Suggest treatment for fever Hi my husband has a slight fever not much just feels clammy to me, since yesterday. He has the chills, upset stomach but not too much, a little nausea or light headed. His family is known to have high blood pressure. He is 49 years old, 5' 6" and about 190 lbs. He never gets sick. When should he go to the doctor.
Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your husband have symptoms of fever, chills and upset stomach. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like infection of the gut , electrolyte imbalance in body, food poisoning , inflammation of the gut colitis, food intolerance and various rare disorders of the gut. It could be due to viral pharyngitis. It is due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. You should do warm saline gargles and take steam thrice a day . Avoid taking spicy and sharp food. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist once for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe loperamide , laxative , omeprazole and antacids . For now give your child fruits like banana and lot of fluid. You should take oral rehydrating solution to maintain hydration status of body. Avoid intake of outside food.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Difficulty working or studying, in need to forget old memories. Help hello doc, how r u? I want to erase my bad memories(some incidences) at least last ten years because my life has been hell for my previous memory, I can't do anything no work no study,my life has been stoped now, I can't tolerate anymore this situation.plz, help me to take me out from this situation & forgetting those painful memories, I met several doctors,(psychotics),but i didn't find any improvement, now i m feeling helpless, I t is destroying my life, I want to forget anyhow.so I m looking for ur solution (any drug name which can be effective).plz,help me to back normal life. I have seen many articles and features about this diease and got some drug to erase memories on net, I need ur help because it is question of my life, I m looking for u. my age-28,male,country-Bangladesh.
Hi,Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.There is no drug available to erase memories from your brain.But there are medications available to treat your condition of mental trauma, post traumatic stress, and depression.Counselling with a clinical psychiatrist and psychologist will help you to get rid from the bitter memories.Divert your mind to your hobbies such as book reading, traveling, and spending time with your friends.Hence I suggest you to consult a psychiatrist for your complaints.Hope I have answered your query.Regards.
What causes dull pain in left arm along with illness feeling? I have been having a dull pain in my left arm for about the past 3 days. This morning I felt ill and vomited once and have spent the rest of the day laying down. I had open heart approx. 3 years ago, and don t want to spend all evening in a waiting room, to just be told to follow up with my Dr. Monday. advice?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases in your case. Your symptoms like ill feeling, left arm uneasiness etc are common symptoms of heart diseases. You also had open heart surgery 3 years back. So better to get done ecg, 2d echo, stress test (trade mill test) and coronary angiography (if required) to rule out heart diseases. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
What is the lateral approach to total right hip replacement? The wound that I have from my surgery is about 6 inches long at the most and is almost healed. Staples were removed July 26th? There is still some swelling on right hip and some bruising. I am now walking with a cane and have to teach my brain to walk normally again --something I have not been able to do on about 12 years. Otherwise I am a healthy 56 year old woman, 5 6 tall and weigh 126 lbs.
Hello, As I understand from the history there is a lack of muscle balance and muscle strength post the surgical procedure. It would have been good if you had taken a fill THR program. Well they say, its never late. As you are having less confidence in walking this is a common thing in most people who have underwent THR. Now since you have a hip joint replaced the joint proprioceptive system is fused out. I mean to say, every joint in the human body has joint receptors and these receptors tell the brain the joint position to keep it and stable too. Now post THR, the joint receptors are not there and the muscle has the complete role to work behind the holding the joint in position. Now you mentioned you doing find stability I will recommend you to undergo a physical therapy session of exercises to help stabilize the joint by making the muscle stronger and balances while in action. Since my 12 years of practice has experienced cases who have similar issues. But exercises they have improved and now can move around easily. We have always made assure we focus on not only behind the knee but even the core and the knee muscles to get maximum output. In your case, I too feel there is a possibility of getting the desired results which you are expecting. I will advise you to take it as a challenge and meet up a competitive physical therapist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
Q. I have nearsightedness but why everything close to me is blurry now? Hello doctor,I am 18 years old and I have been nearsighted since I was 12 and all weekend my eyes have been hurting and making me dizzy and giving me a bad headache. When I woke up this morning and looked at my clock across the room I could read it but everything close to me was blurry. It was like that for the whole day and it seems that I am farsighted now.
Hello. You are a myopic patient (farsightedness). Due to your vision problem, your eye is under strain which leads to spasm of a muscle inside your eyes which causes a problem in reading. You can go to the nearest ophthalmologist and get your dilated examination for the power of your eyes. Do not worry. This happens in farsightedness. For more information consult an eye care ophthalmologist online -->
Husband has low sperm count. Did ultrasound and papsmear, it was normal. On folic acid,vitamins. Suggestions? im married for 8yrs still not pregnant. my husband has a low sperm count. he has varicosile now is ok. but he did not take another check up after the varicosile. he did not check up for sperm analysis.i went to my obgyne I was ultrasound and papsmear and its ok. im taking folic acid,vitamins with zinc,ovamit and metformin.
Hi..Better to repeat the semen analysis once again as the varicocele is resolved.Even after repeating if it shows low sperm count, he can consume some dietary supplements which improve sperm count and motility.. like walnuts etc.,He should be relaxed, stop smoking(if he used to smoke), and alcohol intake..You can continue with the same medications...Take care..
What are the symptoms of tb? Situation is : Diagnosed with TB one yr back. taken reatement for 9 mnths. No fever now, but CT scan, Xrays show lymph nodes still. FNAC from a lymph node was Positive for Smear BUT NEGATIVE for CULTURE after 6 weeks. What does this mean? TB is cured or still medicines is required? what shold be done in this case?
Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have gone through your concern thoroughly .* Symptoms of active TB include fever , weight loss , anorexia , cough in pulmonary issue , lethargy , easy fatiguability , swollen obvious lymph nodes in some cases .* Every lymph node residual in body after TB treatment does not require treatment .* Thorough clinical work up with expert physician is recommended for final decision .Thanks .Regards .
What causes brown discharge during periods? hi im 13, in august i had unprotected sex and took the morning after pill and then a pregnancy test which resulted negative. I had my period as usual a week later. i havent had my period since and im getting worried. im not stressed, overweight or too skinny? also about a week ago i had brown discharge for about 3 days. what does this all mean?
Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion as you got the periods after unprotected sex now there is no chance of pregnancy.The brown discharge can be due to infection.So relax.Wait for spontaneous onset of period for 10-15 days.And if still no period consult gynaecologist.As such nothing to worry.Best regards...
TTC. Suggested weightloss with metformin, and taking dostinex. Have high prolactin of 39. Advice my name is barakat suleiman from nigeria. my dr.advice i lose weight with metformin. I heard chemical pregnancies twice,although my doctor sais i had a clean medical record and advice i take dostinex for 2 months and alsoloss weight my weight is 108,height1.67,he also dicovered i have high pro-lactin about 39,am 36yrs old trying to convience i have been married for 2years now
hi and thanks for the query,I would suggest you stick to the advice of your doctor, hoping he is an infertility specialist. Reason being that most drugs prescribed for infertility or trial to conceive, could present with some interactions, resulting in modifications of some blood measures or hormones measured in blood., A knowledge of the drugs the patients are taken are important for the interpretation of these results.Secondly, high prolactin level deserve to exclude that you do not have any problem with your small or your sight. In case you do have any of these symptoms, including chronic headaches, a possibility of a brain tumor called a prolactinoma should be raised and excluded. A brain CT scan and MRI could be necessary under these conditions. Using metformin to lose weight to me does not look very healthy. Diet and exercise remain the most effective long term, safe and effective weight losing strategies.I suggest you consult an infertility specialist and a nutritionist for a complete clinical review and management. Thanks and kind regards,Bain LE, MD
What causes fever, sore throat, itchy skin and joint pain in child? Dear Doctor, My daughter 5 years old, started with fever and sore throat. rapid strep came back -ve and chest x ray normal. started to have rashes and extreme itchiness and peeling of skin continues along with joint swelling and pain. initially crp and esr elevated and now normal but now ASO is high at 200 and Eosinophils high at 1547 and elevated IGE at 529. coxsackie igg came back positive at 1:1600. Coxsackie B -ve. please help us.
It must be due to coxsackie than streptococcus bcoz rash is itchy and it seems on hands and peripheral region than central and aso titre will not be high when skin infections is present. No other feature of tonsillitis or red mark on cheeks,so it might be virus,as detected.It is a self limiting disease, so do not panic.However complications can occur so please complete the course of treatment by pediatrician.Joint pain however go in favour of streptococcus, hence penicillin must be given.Kindly follow ur pediatrician.
What causes pain and soreness in gum? Hi, I've noticed in the past few days my bottom gum has been really sore. It is a really dark red and the price of skin joined between my gum and lip is extremely sore and feels like it's cut. It hasn't bled but it causing a lot of pain. Any advice ??
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have sore gums and bleeding dont worry much , it can ne due to periodontal problem . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice dailyConsult dentist for oral prophylaxis .Hope this will help you.
Under fertility treatment, given sifai for egg rupture, egg not ruptured. Symptoms to find egg rupture? Hi My wife is in her 19th day and under the fertility treatment; she was given Sifai 5000 on 16th Sep 2013 and we were advised that egg will rupture in 36 hours and to have intercourse; egg has reached 22 - 23mm but still the egg has not ruptured till this morning when she was scanned. Please let me know if there are any symtoms can be found when egg ruptures so that we would have intercourse
Hello,When egg ruptures, slight pelvic pain is observed in some women. If you track her body temperature daily, 0.5 to 1 degree less temperature is observed on the day of egg rupture. Best thing is using ovulation prediction kit or LH kit. It is available in market. It is useful to predict ovulation. Good luck.
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex? Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods?
Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
Q. My son is having fever,chest pain,diarrhea and loss of appetite. Is there any solution for that? Hello, I want to confirm about some health issues of my son. He is a 19 year old  boy, his weight is 46 kg and his height is 5 feet 5 inches. He is having  fever, chest pain, back pain, diarrhea, weakness, complete loss of appetite, sore throat and bloating for the past 7 days. So, I took him to a doctor, he had prescribed some medicines and given some tests to do. You can see the attached pictures here. In that, some values of the tests are on border levels and some are on extreme levels. Please take a closer look at these test reports and tell me if there is anything serious to worry about. And now, the fever has gone completely, but he is having sore throat and diarrhea again from yesterday. Is there any solution for that? Kindly give me a detailed answer about my son's health.
Hi. I have read through your query in detail (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and my observations are: Following are the medication details: Hope my answers done with your questions. Kindly follow up with a general practioner online -->
What causes severe itching in legs and arms? It has been a while now that now ,that i am having this severe itching problem on the legs and arms with no signs of rashes at all, simply itching...i had this kind of itching last year, but yesterday it started all over again ....its so annoying ...and its like, you can go on scratching ...non stop like crazy.I am 24 yrs old and i weight 48 kg....and had no past health problems as such.....thank you
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are different possible causes of generalised itching such as: (1)allergies(2)liver disease or kidney disease(3)infections(4)autoimmune diseasesIt would be best to visit your doctor to determine the exact cause. This would require history , examination of the lesions and blood tests.I hope this helps
Can remeron, lorazepam elevate the depression along with convulsions/ dizziness? My husband was depressed after being exhausted by driving 3000 miles in 3 days. He went to the Dr and they prescribed Remeron. He attempted Suicide...and they increased the dosage of Remeron. He is 78. He was physically very active, fishing and camping and hiking before this happened. He was given Lorazepam with the remeron and He was having convulsions and dizziness. His depression has got increasingly worse. He wanted to quit the Remeron so I took him off cold turkey. He fell into a worse depression. Recently they prescribed Resperidal along with Paxil. He has been crawling on the floor..and dizzy and complaining of heart pounding. I am wondering if he should have taken any meds at all.
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicDepression is a very serious illness that can require both medication and therapy. It can take 2 to 3 weeks to respond to most antidepressants. The risperdal is an antispsychotic, this is used in depression when there is co existing psychotic symptoms along with the depression.Medications are associated with potential side effects, if the effects he is noticing are intolerable, it would be best for him to speak to his doctor to see what can be done.It would be best for you not to alter his medication in any way before consulting his doctor because of the risk of complications.I hope this helps
Suffering from bipolar and depression, what should be taken to replace seroquel? Hi I take seroquel with lithium and gabapentin for bipolar, i sleep too much and am somewhat stiff, i also do not feel that it is working for depression and only wreaks havoc in manic states making me psychotic and cycle more , i would like stop seroquel but do not know what to replace it with any thoughts?
HIThanks for using healthcare magicIn bipolar disorder, you would get depression or manic switch. In that case, you need a mood stabilizer that could control these switch. Better to take valproate along with lithium to control further episode. You can carry on serquel for sleep purpose. Rest you can discuss with your psychiatrist. RegardsDr. Abhishek Kapoor
Suggest remedy for mental health problems HI I WOULD LIKE TO TAKR MY LIFE TRYED BEFOR FDIDNT WORK TOOK A BUNCH OF SLEEPING PILLS SLEPT FOR 3 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL DONTE REMBER ANYTHINGLL,,THEY SENT ME HOME WIRH SOME PILLS MADE ME SICK ,MY FAMILY DONT WANRT MY HUSBAND DOSENT WANT I HAVE A SMALL INCOME I AM 71 in AUG 9TH THIS YEAR,I JUST CANT COPE ANY MORE WITH MY LIFE ;;I have no money is that whats it all about..no one cars
HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have depression and in that case, you need antidepressant. If you are feeling drowsiness with medication, then you can try antidepressant with no sedative effect like paroxetine or bupropion. That would help you to come out of this depressive phase. Better to consult your psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks
Feeling of squeezing and twisting in sternum, feeling of swelling in throat, on and off stabbing in jaw, back and armpit. Relief when relaxing. Help I am gettng a little nervious. My Sternum feels like someone is squeezing and twisting it like one would do to wring out a wet dishcloth. My neck feels like it is swelling up (it is not actually) and makes swallowing difficult. I get a occasional stabbing pain in my jaw, back and right arm pit area. I do not want to sound like a hypochondriac. I am a 67 yr old white male who was a smoker until 8 yrs ago when I quit. Should I make an appointment with my Doctor or should I maybe just wait and see? These uneasy feelings have been going on for about 3 weeks and seem to subside if I sit down and completely relax for a period of time.
Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic,I have gone through your history.All your symptoms seems to be out of anxiety but physical causes need to be ruled out.You should consult your doctor to rule out physical causes which may vary from gastro-intestinal condition to cardiac one.Treatment would be directed as per cause.If you are in stress, you should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.Thanks.
What causes high BP with pain near to ribs? Hi I currently have high bp and I also experience a sharp pain left hand side near ribs that can cause loss of breathe. I also get this pain sometimes when I sneeze it feels like a cramping pain and it can happen if I turn to the left the pain can be so sore that I have to lie on the floor to get rid of it. Any ideas?? Male 26yrs old
Hello, welcome to HCM..Thanks for writing to us,Following may the causes of such cramping chest pain:1.cardiac pain2.pleural pain3.muscle painTo ascertain the cause you may go for the following investigations:1.CXR (PA view)2.EKG3.ECHO4.routine blood examinations.Refer to your doctor with the above mentioned test reports.Hope i have answered your query.stay well,Good luck.
What can be done for the cyst which is in right kidney ? I am 50 years old. ultra sonography shows a big cyst occur right kidney . what can I do now?
Hello; welcome to HealthcareMagic The cyst in the ultrasound needs to be differentiated to see if it is benign or haemorrhagic cyst ;also whether you have pain or no is important.Please consult a Urologist and get examined.He will prescribe the needed medicines and if it is a simple cyst it may reduce in size or resolve completely in 2-3 weeks but if it does not then the Urologist will tell you regarding further management. Thanks
What causes rash on the calf and flu? II have a rash that has developed on my right calf thought it was from wearing long johns but it is now almost 2 weeks old . just got back from germany caught what I think is a light cold but it's still lingering it seems like it might be getting worse . taking cold and flu pills right now feel like I'm running a low grade fever and some chills. also feeling sick to my stomach all day. I have had the flu shot. what do you think.
Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a viral rash.I recommend using a mild steroid cream for local application such as Calamine lotion. I also suggest using treatment for the flu symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
Had abscessed tooth removed. Feeling lump and pain between the tooth and the cheek. Worrisome I had an abscessed tooth removed last Thursday. There is currently no pain at the removal site. However, there is pain at the site where the abscess had formed, between the tooth and the cheek, and I am also now feeling like there is a small lump in thet area. Can you tell me what that lump is. I am still on my antibiotics regime.
hi..the lump is due to the deposition of pus in that area..evenif your teeth has got removed the pus within the absess has to drain outside.if the lump persist for more than a week,consult your dentist and he will drain the absess.its better to take your antibiotics after draining the absess,orelse it can result in antibioma..hope you get well soon.
Suggest remedy for keloids in left knee i have a keloides in my left kness its been 3 yrs already and i already gone 2 doctor and inject with already forgot the name but it looks like a white paste the result should shrink my keloid but unfortunately it became more bigger as the old size...and until now it hurt and itchy sometimes..
Get keloid excision surgery done as shrinking procedures r not always successful as injection of steroid has not helped you
What could cause honeycomb rashes all over the body, especially after shower? I have noticed what I call a honeycomb patterned rash all over my body after showering and on my legs and arms other times. I googled it and found others who describe the same thing. But I didn't find any out right answer as to what it is. I am currently investigating dysautonomia and wonder if it is related. Thanks for your help!
Hello, It could be livedo reticularis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Kakkar S.
Q. My mother's sugar level is not decreasing inspite of using medicines. Kindly suggest other medications? Hello doctor, My mother has diabetics type 2. Currently, she is using Metformin 500 mg two times a day with Glibenclamide. The problem is it is not dropping as before. Can you please help with other medications or tablets?
Hello. Your mother needs some different medications, Glimepiride 3 mg before breakfast, Sitagliptin Metformin combination of 50/850 twice daily after meals. Decrease fats in her diet, avoid fast food. Increase physical activity if possible. Sugary things should be avoided altogether. Report me after one week.
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD? Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well.
Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help.
Advise on the medication prescribed for high FSH & LH Hi Madam Im 25 years old 5.5 feet 61Kgs.I have 2 miscarriages each occured @ the end of third month.At present My doctor says that my fsh & lh is moreIts at 6.51 &9.20.After taking tablets its increasing.Now i have been given a new tablet.My coarse are Beplex forte,folvite,livogen,glycomet 850gm,benforce m,IRS.I want to know am i in the right way.
HiContinue the drugs regularly.Kindly maintain your weight within normal limits.Your hormone levels should be checked in a month.Pelvic ultrasound to rule out ovarian cyst or uterine growths,Thyroid function test to rule out hypothyroidism is essential.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
How safe is albuterol and nebulizer for bronchitis? my son is 7 weeks old and has bronchiolitis and is using albuterol with a nebulizer. is it possible that this could give him bad, smelly gas? i know all babies get gas but normally its not painful or frequent and never smells nearly as bad as it does now.
HelloAlbuterol is a bronchodilator and it is a extremely safe drug.It is main line treatment in bronchiolitis.Bronchial tree are more prone to constrict in childhood.BY nebulization,we can deliver medicines deep in bronchial tree.So,don't worry at all.It is a safe drug.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan
What causes the change of shape of nails and a blue spot on the neck in a 7 months old? hi plz can you help me??My daughter is 7 months and noted that it has a change in the form of nails right foot (finger 2, 3 and 4) with a blue spot in the skin on the neck with that of her birth was a process and weight at birth was 2 kilo and 700 grams, but they do not suffer any health problem. What should I do? Nails become circular, curved
Thanks for consulting in Healthcare. We should differentiate next diseases:1.Iron deficiency anaemia caused lack of iron in the food.2. Lupus erythematosis, which we exclude after blood test3. Lungs problems;bronchoectasis4. Polycythaemia, a condition where the blood is too thick5. Fungual infection A blue spot on the neck is more often Mongolian blue spot, congenital, a benign, flat, congenital birthmark with wavy borders and irregular shape.Do you know it is also extremely prevalent among other East, Asian peoples. Mongolian blue spot usually disappear till the end of first year. What should you do. If I were your doctor i would check your daughter blood test: hemoglobinum, RBC and etc, iron,liver test, check lungs function, consult at dermatologist.Best regardsDr.Svetlana
Have Polycystic kidney, UTI. Undergone Endoscopic incision for ureteroceles. Treatment? ACTUALLY I AM 54 YRARS OLD AND HAVE UNDERGONE ENDOSCOPIC INCITION FOR URETORECOELE. 6 YEARS BACK. NOW I DEVELOPED POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY .RIGHT KIDNEY IS SHRUNKEN AND LEFT IS LARGE DUE TO HYDRO URETENEPHROSIS. PRESENTLY I CAUGHT AN UTI OF PROTEUS SPECIES SENSITIVETO CEFUROXIME . HAD FEVER DURING NIGHT FOR LAST 5 DAYS. PLZ SUGGEST ANYTHING
Hello and thanks for posting your query on HCMYour report suggests that your bilateral kidneys are enlarged due to hydronephrotic process i.e. the kidneys are converted into cysts of various sizes and there is destruction of renal parenchyma.Your urine culture shows growth of Proteus and antibiotic sensitivity is also done, so continue the treatment.You should take plenty of water and foods which acidify the urine eg vegetables.Once the inflammation is controlled the changes in the kidney will revert back to normal.Thaks and take care
Suggest treatment for neck and back pain I was recently in a car accident I was hit from behind at a stop. I believe to have whiplash,the driver of the car took off. That day my neck was hurting and I had a headache also I had tingling in my fingers, I still have headaches off and on and pain in my neck on both sides of it. Also pain in the bump(bone) that connects the neck and my back. I have crackling noise in my neck every time I move it. Should I be concerned?
Hello,I had gone through the case and found that if pain and inflammation increasing then you must be concerned.But as for precaution must go for X- ray of cervical spine, if there might be hairline fracture.Pain and cracking also might be due to muscle spasm which radiate up to head. Do the X-ray and take mild painkiller and muscle relaxant gel for local application.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks
How to stop Glimepiride and Metformin inspite of having normal blood sugar levels? i am aged 70 and strict vegarian and always health concious and do orning for half an hour walking 20 steps running then 20 steps walking what i learnt when i was in scout during my school days. 3 month before i was with my friend and was cheking his blood sugar and my curiousity made me also to get checked and pp was 320. He suggested me to have gtt which i did and i showed to a doctor who is a professor for diabetic centre and suggested me to have glimepiride m1with metformin 550 mg and the cobination medicine I used to take regularly half an hour before ,unch as per doctors advice. The sugar level fasting is 120 and pp level is 180/190. I consulted again the doctor and he suggested to take glimipride m1 two hours before and before having lunch to take metformin 5oo mg. Now the result shows little improvement with fasting 100/110 and pp after 2hours taken lunch to 170/180. When I requested doctor to increase the dosage he suggested to avoid taking coffee with sugar and to avoid sweet items. He also advised to have every fours lunch (normal lunch divided by twice) and dinner with wheat products. I am following his suggestions and my kidney and heart all normal. couls you suggest as to how to stop taking tablets with a normal food in order so that the amount of insulin my body produces is sufficient on day to day activities. I have not noticed hunger, thrist, no pain in any area, normal vision, no tiredness felt but feeling that i am a norma person without any health problem . your suggestion will be help ful to me sir. Thanking you all with respects. srinivasan k s from south india.
hi thanks for using HealthcaremagicWhat your doctor has done is correctYou require a combination therapy for better sugar control.Since your PP was very high.It is because of the drugs the sugar values are normal along with food control.In your age strict control of blood sugars are not advised because of the threat of Hypoglycemia .Hence it is better to continue the same ...thank you ....
Q. Can you please explain my blood report? Hi doctor, I just got my blood work done and would like to know exactly what these results mean. Also, I do want to mention that I am a heavy drinker. The report says that RBC is low at 3.19, MCV is high at 116, MCH is high at 39.2, RDW is high at 16.5, platelets are low at 141, calcium is low at 8.5, AST is high at 75 and ALT is high at 35. Can you give me a better explanation of these results? My bones are very achy and lately I keep seeing blood dots under my skin. It looks like a blood clot. I also feel tired most of the time. When I was about 18 years old, my doctor said I was anemic. I started drinking heavily about 10 years ago.
Hello. Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies, Hepatitis B core antibody, Hepatitis C antibodies, vitamin D, B12 and folic acid levels and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). I would also recommend HIV testing and liver ultrasound. I suggest the following medicines. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. 1. Vitamin D 2000 IU daily with calcium 1000 mg per day. 2. Vitamin B 500 mcg daily. 3. Folic acid 1 mg daily. Revert back with the reports to an internal medicine physician online.--->
What causes a sticky feeling in the upper back? Hi sir. Sticky feeling in upper back. 40 years old. Had non_hodgkins lymphoma @33. Tumor was in thorax. Chemo/radiation. Have had a lot of phlegm in mornings. Run restaurant so can not identity fatigue. Any thoughts? Going to take a few weeks/month to see primary.
HIWell come to HCMThe condition of sticky feeling could be due to the excessive sweating and garment and this may not be pathological condition better have a bath and use some cologne water hope this information helps.
Suggest remedy for smelly yellow discharge for penis Hi. I've been having really bad yellow, smelly discharge from my genitals and I was researching online and smegma kept coming up. From a couple pictures I saw, it seems like that may be what's wrong but I was wondering if you could please tell me more and I am a male
Hi, It can be caused by unprotected sex (chlamydia), prostate infection, urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis (kidney pus). Test for prostate issues and report for further consultation. I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts, I would be happy to help you. Happy day. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist
Q. I have a lump below Adam's apple with pain in throat. What is the problem? Hi doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I have a lump below Adam's apple. I have swollen lymph nodes with pain in the throat. The pain radiates up to the ears. There is a change in voice, hoarseness, and have difficulty in swallowing both solid and liquid foods. I have loss of appetite, breathlessness, and fatigue. CT scan with contrast was clear. I was given an antibiotic (Augmentin). But there is no relief.
Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CT (computed tomography) scan is clear. Below Adam's apple, there is a thyroid gland, and a nodule in the thyroid is quite common. But the rest of the features suggests infectious mononucleosis. You need to do blood tests to rule out the disease. The lump is required to be examined in person for a proper assessment. But a loss of appetite and fatigue may favor a thyroid disease or infectious mononucleosis. You can take antiviral drugs like Valacyclovir and steroids like Wysolone to get relief from symptoms. But I recommend you get the diagnosis confirmed first. It is also called as kissing disease as it spreads through close contact. Take the medicines mentioned above. Tell me if you are relieved or not and then continue the medication further.
Suffering with vertigo symptoms, difficulty in doing daily chores due to severe dizziness and sickness. Suggestion? My nan has been suffering from symptoms which we can only link with vertigo for a month now. She has been the doctors and had 2 lots of tablets that don t work. She is now so low that she cannot get on with day to day life because of the dizziness and sickness and I don t know what to suggest as the doctors are fobbing her off
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Dizziness in elderly people is a commonest symptoms and can be attributed to numerous causes. Of all the causes, Otologic type is the most commonest which is commonly termed as BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). Vestibular suppressants especially MECLIZINE is very useful in acute episodes.Brandt-daroff exercises performed over a period of 2-3 weeks will provide good response. Also, Epley's maneuver is highly effective but it has to be done by a qualified person like doctor or physiotherapist.Hope this information is helpful. Good day
What treatment is suggested for pain/indentation in ankle bone? I got hit in the ankle with a softball, it hurt to walk on it for a few days but now I can walk on it fine....it hurts really bad to even lightly touch it though. It s very colorful but is getting the yellow tone now after about 5 days which is a sign of it getting better. But you can see and feel an indentation on my ankle bone is this okay...? Cause I can walk fine....
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.Rule out hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder.Any way you may try---. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac 100mg +Paracetamol 350mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5days.--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10days.(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)--. Fomentation with warm water.--.Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.--. Avoid painful acts & activities.-- .Do mild exercises for Foot & ankle. --.(Take help of a physiotherapist or visit www.drncgupta.com). Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again. (phone.xxxxxKindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed).For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.-Hope I have answered your question, If you have any further question, I will be happy to help.-Kindly rate the question.-Wish you a quick recovery & good Health.
Suggest treatment for fluctuating BP levels without taking Bisoprolol Good morning. I was wondering how long does bisoprolol stay in your system. about a year ago, my doctor took one blood pressure reading 140/90 and put me on bisoprolol HCTZ. Four days prior, my OB/GYN took my blood pressure 120/70. I told my primary care doctor, but he still put me on blood pressure meds despite the fact that I told him I was extremely stressed after losing my job. At any rate, I started weaning myself off the meds after taking it for 8 months July 2010-March 2011. When I exercise, I get very good readings 101/75, 99/68, 103/76 and sometimes a little higher 121/77. Prior to being placed on the meds, my blood pressure normal range was 116-120 over 70-78. Now that I ve stop the meds, if I miss a few days of not exercising my pressure is all over the place ie (151/97, 137/86, 122/83, 115/75, 140/90, etc).
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lets first understand how blood pressure is maintained by our body, this will help you to understand your symptoms better.Our kidney on top of them have two small glands called ADRENAL, these glands are responsible for secretion of hormones named ALDOSTERONE, CORTISOL etc.Aldosterone along with Cortisol affects the body's ability to regulate blood pressure.It plays a pivotal role in maintaining blood pressure constant through out the day, It sends signal to organs, like the kidney and colon, that can increase the amount of sodium(sodium retains water and can increase blood pressure if there is a drop in blood pressure) the body sends into the bloodstream or the amount of potassium released in the urine.Aldosterone is closely linked to two other hormones: renin and angiotensin, which create the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. This system is activated when the body experiences a decrease in blood flow to the kidneys, such as after a drop in blood pressure,and maintains the blood pressure to normal again.My suggestion to you is to get a through check up under a ENDOCRINOLOGIST.He would prescribe you:A) ACTH(hormone secreted by pituitary that stimulate adrenal gland to produce hormone) stimulation test- commonly used test for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency.You would be given an intravenous injection of synthetic ACTH, and samples of blood, urine, or both are taken before and after the injection. The cortisol levels in the blood and urine samples are measured in a lab.B) CRH stimulation test-When the response to the ACTH test is abnormal, a CRH stimulation test can help determine the cause of adrenal insufficiency. In this you would be given an IV injection of synthetic CRH, and blood is taken before and 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after the injection. The cortisol levels in the blood samples are measured in a lab.C) serum renin and aldosterone levels will be doneD)MRI of abdomen can be done to rule out atrophy(injury) to adrenalsAll these tests should be done in consultaion with a endocrinologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rini
Q. Why do I have a burning sensation while passing urine? Hello doctor, In recent test reports, the following test values are out of range: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 83, uric acid is 7.9, serum creatinine is 1.13, BUN to serum creatinine ratio is 7.59, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (total) is 8.73, homocysteine is 30, iron 57.8, and red cell distribution width - coefficient of variation (RDW-CV) of 14.6. As far as symptoms are concerned, I am feeling body pains especially stiffened neck and pain in upper shoulders, feeling drowsy in the morning, slight burning sensation near the urinary bladder while passing urine, and a burning sensation in my left calf muscle and foot sometimes. There is a feeling of a lot of gastric problems especially while waking up in the morning and sometimes constipation. I am not on any medicine. The lab reports are attached for your review.
Hello. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a neurologist online -->
Bad cough and itchy throat. Natural remedy to deal with this? I have been having bad cough and an ithchi throat the whole day today, Last night I was in the office, while they were changing the carpets in the metting room, no windows were open, the room is 7 meter away. I m assuming that stronge substance scent they used to stick the carpets might have been the reason behind my cough. Should I worry? What natural remedie could I use to sooth the coughing?
hello welcome to health care magic Here are few remedies you can opt for 1. Lemon tea with a dash of ginger may prove to be one of the easiest home based remedies for curing prolonged spells of cough. The medicinal properties of ginger suppress various respiratory ailments like common cough and cold. With its soothing element, it helps to keep the body well hydrated which acts as an antidote to coughing. The ascorbic acid contained in lemon helps to neutralize the phlegm content of coughing. The tea leaves may be boiled with juice of grated ginger being added to it. Thereafter juice of lime may be added on to it to be sipped piping hot. 2. Honey with its analgesic (pain killing) properties is also known since time immemorial for its soothingly refreshing effects on patients down with cough. One tea spoon of honey may be added to any hot beverage like tea or milk to be drunk at regular intervals. But honey works wonders if blended with hot water and lemon. Lemon juice may be mixed with honey in proportion of one is to two. The resulting mixture may be mixed with little hot water so that you can have one to two tea spoons of it at least after every hour. The resulting mixture will not only help clear mucus but it will also keep your throat well soothed. 3.Honey acts as a topical anti biotic suppressing the bacterial causes of cough. If one is prone to the disgusting phenomena of night coughing two tea spoons of raw honey taken after dinner will work significantly towards reducing cough. 4.A spoonful of natural honey may be enriched with black pepper to be had twice a day. 5.If you are unable to take raw honey, you may add two spoons of it to a glass of carrot juice. Dilute the juice of four to five carrots with water. Drink the concoction at least thrice a day to soothe yourself from cough. 6.Two spoons of honey may be added to a glass full of aloe vera juice purchased from a pharmacist’s. The said concoction helps drastically in reducing dry cough. 7.Inhaling steam will give you a refreshing feeling aiding the release of mucus in the affected passage. Thus it is one of the most scientific processes helping one in the recovery of throat. Inhaling vapor accompanied by sipping the concoction of lime, water and honey will prove to be doubly effective. 8.Including grapes in your diet also ensures redemption from cough, because the expectorant nature of grapes helps not only in toning the lungs but also activates the release of mucus from the affected parts of re
Lump in the labia minora.Treatment? I have a marble size lump, which is painful on my labia minora. It does not have a head or anything like that. It is up high almost near the clitoris on the right size. Any idea of what it is? Should I see my doctor or wait a while to see if it goes away? It has been there for 3 days.
hi.if the lesion is persistent and growing, it is best if you consult with a gynecologist. it is possibly a cyst, a Bartholin's, based from your description. but a physical examination by your doctor will be of great help for confirmation. further diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye
What causes painful lump in lower back? hi . my dad has a lump in his lower back . there s only one and there isn t one on the other side so my dad says its not a bone . he thinks it s a tumor . he says it hurts and i always have to massage his back everyday so i want to know what it is . it moves when i massage it .
Hi.Thanks for your query.If the lump is moving when you massage it , it is most likely to be lipoma.The best way to diagnose is ti have an ultrasonography examination and FNAC =fine needle aspiration cytology, if required. Somehow I am of the opinion- if there is a lump - which is not a normal part of the , why would one like to keep it- keep the tensions of thinking it to be a cancer, keep it in the body to grow and cause complications.. The best way is to consult a Surgeon- request him get this out, send for examination, confirm the diagnosis..I hope you are getting a correct message. Operation is the best policy.
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean? Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?
Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online -->
Trying to conceive. HSG showing right tube blockage and left tube dilation. Severe abdominal pain, pain in the leg. Are these related? Hi I am 31 yr olf ttc for 8 mth. Periods are ranging from 26 days to 30 days ; I got HSG and Day 3 baseline test done ; Ovaries and eggs are good ; HSG indicated right tube bloakage and left tube dilation (20% chance); But left may be clean is what the RE said; I did the test on CD 10 May 17 2013 ; I am on CD 17 today with mile spotting and acute pain in lower right side of the abdomen ; This pain normally comes during menstrual cycle. But this side has been paining now for like 3-4 days ; It comes for about 20 min and goes away ; Occasionally my legs ache too. What could be the reason for the same . Please let me know.
Hi,Thanks for the query.As you are having right side tubal block and now having pain on the same side, better to consult gynecologist and get examined.As you are trying to conceive and as sometimes you are having shorter cycles, though rare there is possibility of tubal ectopic pregnancy. The other possibility for pain is pelvic inflammatory disease.Consult gynecologist and go for ultrasound to find out the possible cause.For more details you can ask me through: care.
I am facing some problem related to URIC ACID is more in my Body. Would like to know the reasons why this was more in my body..and what to do to get rid of this problem. due this i am getting frequent pain in my legs. some times in palm and some times in the knee
this condition is called hyperuricemia it is because the protien in the body should be metabolside so uric acid is the by product of this metabolism. the uric acid is excreted out by kidney normally uric acid is increased in the body . Take a diet with lesser protein intake. it can be caused becouse of less nzyme in your body which under excretes the uric acid. so you go to maintain strict diet principles go to a dietician and get the right diet you have a normal life if you follow the dietary restrictions as of pains. you are given pain killers and a medicine for long term called colchicine which you have to use longterm and keep checking thelevels of uric acid.
Consistent mono, severe body itching, repeated strep throat, laryngitis, yeast infection. Cause? I have had mono for almost 9 months now (just got tested again last week) and it is not getting any better. Ever since i have got mono i have had all over itching, no rash or hives , just an annoying itch. (Feels like i went swimming in salt water and never showered or something) also WAY worse when i try to exercise. As well as i have had strep throat twice, laryngitis , and a yeast infection for a consistent month (i have already gone through 2 rounds of medications for it) and i can t get rid of it. For my itching i have taken zyrtex, clarytin, allegra , and nothing takes it away completely. Ive been to the allergist a couple times and they took a ton of blood tests. My component 3 and 4 came out normal, but they are still waiting on my trypase results. Anyone know why i am so itchy and why i cant seem to kick my mono? :(
Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You had mono infection since 9 months, and no relief. You are also getting strep throat, laryngitis, and yeast infections. Mono is a viral infection usually transmitted by saliva, that is by kissing. So by avoiding kissing and sex with other people can prevent the reinfection. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.
Is brown vaginal discharge during pregnancy a symptom of a miscarriage? I m 8 week pragnant according to us i m 6 week pragnant with gestational sac 16mm no yolk no fetal pole. My next appointment of us is 2 week later but now I have a problem. I m spotting continuously some time it's brown discharge and some time it's red with some small clots withowithout pain.i have c_section 7 month before with a baby girl.i have high no in all pregnancies but i was not bleeding or spotting in previous pregnancies. Is it miscarriage now I don't understand.
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like signs of miscarriage. You should go to ER immediately to get monitored and evaluated.Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What is the treatment for depression, prescribed zoloft, had too much of side effects? MY NEPHEW WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING DEPRESSED hE IS A FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENT WHO WAS RAISED BY MY SISTER UNTIL HER DEATH 4 YEARS AGO. hIS MOTHER DIED WHEN HE WAS A TODDLER AND HIS DAD IS BIPOLAR AND NO HELP TO HIM.. hE HAS NO INCOME SO i SUGGESTED THAT HE GO TO HIS STATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. tHEY PRESCRIBED ZOLOFT BUT HE HAS HAD NUMEROUS SIDE EFFECTS. i ADVICED HIM TO MAKE ANOTHER APPT. TO EXPLAIN THAT THE SIDE EFFECTS. hE DID AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THIS IS THE ONLY MEDICATION THAT THEY COULD OFFER HIM. HE IS AT HIS AUNTS HOUSE ( HE IS MY GREAT NEPHEW) AND HAS BEEN CALLING ME SOUNDING VERY DEPRESSED. hE MENTIONED THAT HE IS VERY ANXIOUS AND VOMITED 4 TIMES YESTERDAY WITHOUT HAVING EATEN. i AM IN CINCINNATI AND HE IS IN ATLANTA. SINCE HE HAS NO INSURANCE I URGED HIM TO APPLY FOR THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH PROGRAM. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO HOW I CAN HELP HIM? dEPRESSION RUNS IN OUR FAMILY. i AM ON MEDICATION FOR IT AND MY DOCTOR HAS MONITERED MY MEDS TO SEE WHAT WORKS FOR ME AND IT HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE SO I KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT WILL WORK FOR ME AS IT HAS FOR MY SE AND MY SON. hE IS ALDO SEEING A COUNSELOR.
Hello,welcome to Healthcare Magic.Zoloft contain sertraline. It is a good medicine for depression. But at initiation of treatment or on dose increment patient used to have some side effects like nausea, anxiety, insomnia or restlessness, which resolve in 4-7 days. Sertraline also take 3-4 weeks to show improvement.In my opinion it is better to continue zoloft as advised by mental health professional.Regards,Dr Ashish Kumar Mittalwww.99doctor.com
Severe pain in lower back and burning sensation in shoulder blades. Have dizziness and blood cells in urine. Is it a kidney infection? I have pain in my lower back particularly the left side, burning pains between my shoulder blades and down my left side of back. I am itching, feel dizzy and have been in bed resting for 5 days. I cannot get comfortable. I have always been anemic and currently only taking liquid iron as ferrous sulphate did not work for me. I am on antibiotics as doctor thought it was kidney infection I am still taking them. Feel slightly better but now have burning sensation when passing urine . I am going back to the Doctors today as I would like to have blood tests taken. My urine sample firstly had blood and white cells in it and I am waiting to hear about the 2nd sample. thank you
dear one please be calm,u have 2 things as the symptoms states,firstly cervical spondylosis-giving u shoulder problems ,2ndly u t i with ? stones.please do ask for x ray cervical spines A P,,lat ,,& K U B region,,let yours urine for culture & sensetivity test done.hope u will be diagnosed & treatment will improve u.see gen surgeon & orthopadic surgeon. dr s k gupta drskg1@gmail.com
Is high fever, yellow colored stools with extreme fatigue concerning? Hi, I had first time felt weakness in the evening and than severe fever at night with full of body pain four days ago than next hall day fever and at night again even can t control with paracetamol and diclo till 4 to 5 hrs. Even after taking same drug at midnight I was not able to sleep.than I had done blood and urine analysis next day all reports normal expect 4-5 pus cells. As my family members are pediatric surgeons they suggest me it s viral fever just take nimesulide and rantac. But after 4 hole day I am suffering from high fever at night and now it s yellow colored stool and too much weakness. Should I admit in hospital today?
Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should admitted to hospital.The cause must be investigated thoroughly. Common causes of fever must be investigated first.I suspect malaria, dengue, chikunguniya , yellow fever.Cause of fever must be one from the above list.Till you got admitted, I advice you to take paracetamol for fever. Please take plenty of water, as much as you can.Take high fiber diet to prevent constipation and increase absorption of digestive bilirubin products.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist.
Q. I had oral sex. I am diagnosed with herpes type 1 & 2. I have flu like symptoms. Do I have HIV? Hello doctor, About 4 weeks ago, I got oral sex from a partner whose HIV status is unknown to me. I did only that with her. I always thought that it represented no risk of contamination to HIV. Now the thing is that about 1 week after that intercourse, I did a general blood test and found out that I have herpes type 1 and 2. I am aware that herpes increases the risk of contamination to HIV. But when I received the oral sex, I did not have any visible sore on my penis. Now about 4 to 5 weeks post that intercourse, I started to have flu-like symptoms (fatigue, sore throat, etc.) and several mouth ulcers. Could it be a sign of HIV or is it nothing as I was not exposed to anything and did not have an open sore on my penis when I had oral sex?
Hi. Firstly pre-existing lesion of herpes or any genital ulcer on the penis during sexual intercourse or oral sex increases the chances of HIV transmission. Your blood report came positive for Herpes 1 and 2. Herpes 1 mostly causes oral ulcers, and herpes 2 causes genital lesions. And there are two tests, Herpes IgG, which indicates any past infection or subclinical exposure and herpes IgM, which indicates active infection. Please tell me which test was positive in your case. Coming to your symptoms, they may be suggestive of the acute HIV syndrome. To rule out HIV, please get a western blot test done for HIV 1 and 2 at the earliest. ELISA test, which is generally done for HIV will be negative in the window period (4 to 6 weeks after contracting HIV). Also get an ELISA for HIV done 8 weeks after your exposure. If it is negative, get a repeat test done after 3 and 6 months for understanding. Please tell me a few details to help you better. Did you have sexual intercourse also? If yes, you need to get a few more tests done to rule out other STD's. Did the person who performed oral sex have any oral or genital lesions?
How to treat infertility due to pcos and thyroid imbalance? .Dear doc, I am 28 year female suffering from pcos and thyroid. Got married in oct 2012. I am trying to conceive and taking treatment from 5 month. My gynaecologist suggest me metformin siphene and ovanac cc . I am overweight too. Kindly suggest I am on right track or not? How much time it take to conceive?
HELLOI understand your problem, dear first control your thyroid and also weight.For thyroid treatment consult your doctor and for weight reduction diet control and exercise and can continue metformin. Atleast even 5% reduction of weight improves quality of follicles Once your thyroid level controlled you can go for siphene and ovanac cc. THANKYOU
What is the treatment for anemia? I had a natural miscarriage 4 weeks ago, my baby was 16 weeks. I had heavy bleeding since month two. Before i delivered my baby he was alive. I beleive it was placental abruption. this was my 5th pregnancy. I have 4 children alive with no prior related complications. Following miscarriage, I had on/off heavy bleeding. I was in the ER twice. I was told I did not need a D & C and the first ER visit no retained tissue. The second US indicated alot of debris? where did this come from if week prior i was told my uterus was clear? After vaginal US I bled out. I passed out was in hypervolmic shcok, BP 70s/30s, I recived 2 bags of blood and over 6 bags of fluids, I had a spinal and recived an emergency D & C. I am 33 years old, married one partner my whole life. No previous gynecological issues, very healthy. Why did i bleed out and my body not clot? Where did all blood come from? Did the D & C correct the bleeding issue? One hour after surgery my BP was normal and my H & H was 29/9 before surgery my H & H was 22/7. How will the anemia correct itself now in recovery? How long until my body recovers? DO i need hormones? Did i hemorrhage? The bleeding stopped within 10mins but, I lost so much? Why did this happen? What will happen in the future if I should become pregnant? Now i fear miscarriage and hemhorrage?Thank You
Hi, Sorry to hear about your baby and all that you went through. After a major blood loss like this you need to take iron supplements for a minimum of six months and multivitamin supplements. You anemia will surely get better with this.
What precautions to take while under treatment for dog bite? HI Sir, Around one week ago a street dog bitten on my leg and gave a wound on my leg. Immidiately I went to Doctor and he gave me one shot and asked for 3 more shots. 3 shots are already done so far and one is after 20 days. Please advise me for any kind of precautions if there is. In terms of food or having any king of relation with my wife.
Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you were bit by a stray dog for which your doctor advised to take antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28 days. The vaccine should be taken properly as per scheduled on to shoulder by intramuscular route. Don't discontinue the vaccine with out consulting your doctor.There is no food restriction while on antirabies vaccine, you can have regular diet. If you are a alcoholic and smoker you have to avoid, because it hamper your immunity.Avoid sex for atleast up to completion of all the doses of antirabies vaccine. After that you can have normal sexual activities.Thank you.
Suggest treatment for achlorhydria i have achlorhydria from an h-pylori infection, inflammation then antibiotics to kill it. now i have digestion and bowel problems because my gastric glands and parietal cells in the stomach are not regenerating to make my own stomach acid. its been months. what can i do to get my gastric glands and perietal cells to come back and make my own gastric acid?
Hello,I evaluated your concern in depth. As you must be aware there is no absolutely perfect management for the same, but I can guide you some tips which may be more meaningful for you. • Get checked that H pylori has been eradicated completely or still present• Avoidance of all types of proton pump inhibitors • Use of unrefined, highly mineralized sea salt (as celtic sea salt) for food preparations • Discussion of betadine hydrochloride supplements with pepsin with your treating doctorHope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purva Patel
Suggest remedy for hair loss in the area on scalp frozen for benign tumour treatment Hello About 6 weeks ago, my dermatologist removed a small benign tumour on my scalp (top of head) - she froze it off. About 3 weeks later it formed a crust and peeled off. Since last 2 weeks, I have been losing lots of hair around this part of my head. Is this related to the freezing treatment? Will my hair grow back quickly in this area? I am writing to you as my dermatologist is now on holidays. Many thanks Marian YYYY@YYYY
Hi.As per your case-history we need to find out the exact damage the benign tumor did to scalp skin.If it was deep enough to cause damage to dermis of skin then there is possibility of scarring alopecia patch at that site and hair coming back at that region is less.Don't worry at present. Use tacrolimus 0.03% ointment at that site for 4-6 weeks.Consult a dermatologist if complain persists.Thanks.Dr.Harshit bhachechMBBS,DDVL
Can child hood electrical shock injury cause hypertension and chest pain? When I was 18 months old, I received an electrical burn under my left arm. My arm went over a spliced electrical cord on a TV set that was plugged into the wall. The surge went in and out, leaving 2 large holes under my arm, requiring over 100 stitches. 44 years later, could I be experiencing after effects of this electrical burn in my chest area. I have uncontrolled hypertension and have went through stress tests, CT scans, and most recently a heart cath - all negative. I m frustrated and want to find an answer, as the chest pain is ongoing and it is common for my BP to run 140 s over 90 s despite taking Procardia, Clonidine and Toprol XL. Thank you.
Hello, Your symptoms could be related to anxiety or a spinal cord disorder. For this reason, I would recommend performing a spinal cord MRI study. In the meantime, I would recommend trying Pregabalin for the pain or Cymbalta. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
What is the treatment for cough and pain in the rib cage? Due to alleregies, and change in weather I developed a strong cough and more sneezing than normal. I developed a very intese pain with each cough or sneeze under the right rib cage. I visited the er was advised I strained my muscle. That was 5 days ago, the pain medicine helped for a while but the pain remains. How long does it take to recover and when should I make an appointment to follow up? Also taking prescription medicine for the allergies and cough at this time.
Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* The pain is in relation with irritation of underlying parietal pleura through coughing .* Takes time according to the load of the pathology and extent of bronchitis or other lung insult .* Suggestions for better outcome - Continue current medicines .- Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture benzoin or karvol capsules morning and evening for 5 min. each with blanket covered over head helps tremendously .- Avoid smoking ( active or passive )- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA recover faster .- Follow up with doctor after medicines are over .Hope this helps you .Welcome for any future doubts .Regards dear .
Is pregnancy possible despite taking oral contraceptive? my gf has regular period on 20 to 26 but we had sex on 21st of august...and next day i gave her unwanted 72....so she got her period on 28 to 2 September...and in the next month now it s 6 oct sgedidn t get her next cycle what could be the reason???help me out
Hello, and I hope I can help you todayUnwanted 72, when taken correctly, reduces a woman's chance of pregnancy from an unprotected encounter to less than 10%. However, unfortunately that means that one in 10 women still can conceive even if they take the medication correctly. Furthermore in the cycle that she takes it the medication can delay or affect her cycle.So just to be safe, I would recommend that your girlfriend do a urine pregnancy test. It does not need to be done in the doctor's office you can purchase one over-the-counter. However, she did have a normal menstrual cycle since she took the unwanted, which is a good sign that she is not pregnant.Women can have irregular menstrual cycles from hormonal changes due to stress, weight or schedule changes, and other medical hormonal problems.If her pregnancy test is negative, and your girlfriend is not menstruate for three months, she should see a GYN doctor for an evaluation to figure out why.I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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 -->
On depo shot. Had unprotected sex. Pregnancy test negative. Feeling nausea, pelvic pain, spotting. Side effect of shot? Hi i just have my depo shot this april 20,2012 and i have unprotected sex for the first two weeks they gave me a shot and test me first for pregnanct it came out Negative, after a week ive been vomiting fever chill weakness dehydration but after 3 days it stop and may 9,2012 i have this lower pain and pelvic cramps looks like im going to have my period im not due until next month im irregular i get my period every 6 months and may 12 i have spotting and today i have spotting but it wont come out only when i wipe i have a brown or light brown with some small looks like dot bright red is this the symptoms of shot and i went well but as of today my vomiting started again. Pls. Help me.
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The intermittent spotting and other symptoms that you have are normal side effects of the shot that you have taken. This is not related to pregnancy.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Is it advisable to take Betnesol injection? Hi, I am 33 weeks pregnant and my doc has advised me to take Betnesol injection just in case we have any pre term labor,though everything is fine till now.Is this bcos of my 1st pregnancy where i had an abrubtion of placenta ...pKindly advice should i go ahead with this injection
If everything is fine then I think no need of betnesol injection. thought there is no harm in this injection. These injection are for fetal lung maturity. If there is any risk of preterm delivery then this injection is required.
Q. Mole in my son's hand is 5 mm in diameter and is growing with no pain or itch. Please suggest. Hi doctor, My son is 6 years old. He has one black mole on the left hand measuring about 5 mm in diameter with some elevated surface. It is from the last about one year and looking growing but can not sure about the growth. He has no complaint of itching and pain but when asked yesterday about this, today he is complaining of some itching and pain. I have one photograph of this for your review. Please advice.
Hi. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a mole in medical terms it is called melanocytic nevus. Majority of them are benign and go through growth cycle of inapparent to getting dark and with age slowly losing the color. But in some rare cases, they do have inflammation and can have itching or pain. In some patients there are numerous melanocytic nevi over the body in those there is a risk factor of melanoma. Moles which is present with itching and inflammation are not necessarily melanoma, but to be on a safer side they need to be removed and sent for histopathological examination to rule out any malignant changes in them. If your child has only one nevus and it is having inflammation but no sudden increase in growth it can be safely treated with anti-inflammatory cream. But if inflammation or increase in size or different color on different parts of the mole appears you should immediately remove it and send for pathological examination. You should share the histopathology report examination with me because some melanocytic nevi they do present histopathologically as malignant but actually are not so that has to be reviewed clinically. Histopathology report will be of malignant changes but only with clinical consultation and growth parameters, we decide whether it was melanoma or not. For the time being you can apply Hydrocortisone cream twice daily and Fusidate cream twice daily for five days. Give syrup Citizen one teaspoon once daily if there is itching. I advise not to irritate it or fiddle with it that will lead to more irritation. Kindly review after five days, if inflammation persists or there is an increase in size, it needs to be removed and sent for histological examination. By the time lockdown will also be over so you can always do that it will be a minor procedure and will be done under local anesthesia can be completed within half an hour. Genetic. Excision biopsy. Excision. No fiddling. Five days.
How to treat breathlessness? I am 41 years old wt 68kg ht 5ft my myocardial perfusion test impression is achieved 100% HR. poor effort tolerance.complained of breathlessness,ST-T changes during stress,that normalizes during recovery.Dobutamine injected simultaneously as additional pharmacological stress agent
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your stress test is suggestive of ischemia because of ST T changes and breathlessness. This is due to blockage of coronary artery. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. 2d echo 2. Coronary angiography. Angiography is needed for the confirmation of blockage of artery. It is not only diagnostic but therapeutic also. We can put Stent to open blocked coronary artery. Don't worry, you will be alright. Consult cardiologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
What is the cause and remedy for abdominal pain ? I have had pain in my lower right abdomen for about 5 weeks now. 5 weeks ago I went to the emergency room because they thought it may be my appendix but it was just lose fluid, but they didn t know what kind of fluid. The next night we went back and they checked my blood and said nothing was wrong but they didn t take another xray or anything. I do have anxiety and I have had stomach aches from that before but this is different before it was an ache in the center of my stomach like butterflies but now this time it is in the lower right of my stomach and it is now starting to be slightly on my left so I was just wondering if you could think of any main things it could. thanks
Hi.Thanks for your query.Your history is rally classical as if from the text-books.The pain had been in the center of the abdomen and shifted to the right lower abdomenThis is very classical of appendicitis.Appendicitis , even though a common surgical problem can present in many forms and is really very difficult in many cases. Usually a high resolution ultrasonography helps in a diagnosis and CT scan is confirmatory in almost all the cases.I would advise to see a Gastroenterologist and request for a CT scan of the abdomen to get a proper diagnosis . If this is appendicitis , you have to undergo appendectomy operation as it is already late. Left sided mild pain can be due to spread of infection to this part of the abdomen.
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 -->
Can cliprofloxacin ( prescribed for breast abscess) interfere with contraceptive pill? Hi I have a complicated breast abscess and have been prescribed cliprofloxacin,ive noticed that i have started to bleed a couple of days after taking this prescription and am wanting to know if this antibiotic can interrupt with my contraceptive pillThankyou :)
No ciprofloxacine does not interfere with contraceptive pills. It only interfere with warfarin and phenytoin and antacids and iron and calcium and zinc supplement
Does taro root cause gallstone formation? Hello. I m a female, 53 years old. Six months ago I had a pancreatic attack. I was hospitalized. My hospital stay was for three weeks and then I came home. About the same time I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and I had a gallbladder removal in January 2018. Now I m trying to eat healthy and doing my best to side-step any sort of gastrointestinal discomfort. I have a guestion about the menu: I found a tropical plant called taro root , I know that it can help regulate insulin and glucose levels in my body, so it is good for diabetic patients. But what about people who was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis? Am I suppose to have some side affects? And also is there a possibility that taro roots will cause gallstones to form? I m so sorry for my english! I need an advice. Doctors in my country have no idea what taro root is. Thank you.
Hi, There is no reason to suspect that taro roots cause gallstone formation. If the root is good for your diabetes, it is probably also good for your gallstones. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
Done follicle study. Have PCOD. Is IUI treatment okay? Hi doc. Stephen i m maghi i m planning for IUI this month and continues follicle study is going on as today was my 11 th day and the growth is 16 mm and only one follicle is there on the rt ovary and to the left ovary 2 foll with 10mm growth so can u pls tell me is it ok for iui i m under treatment from last 6 yrs n i m having pcod prob ... so i m really tensed whetheer it would work out or not can u pls suggest me .. And pls tell me what precaution should be takebn after IUI as doc recommend for normal routine way but i dont want to take any risk at this time .. so pls can u help me out... Thank You Maghi
Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply: Follicle growth seems to be good. Since you are trying for 6 years you go ahead with IUI for 3 cycles. If you dont conceive consider option of going for IVF. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow up queries you have. Regards, Dr.Mahesh Koregol IVF & Infertility Specialist.
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy? hi im an 18 year old female and i just had my 2nd baby in june, scence than i ve had unprotected sex. i thought i may be pregnant again i took 2 pregnacey tests and both came back negitave. i know i didnt take them to early but im still having signs of pregnacy (sore tender lower belly, nausea, freqwent urination, pregnacy discarge, ect.) the the farthist i could be is 3 mont the least is about 1 to 1 and 1/2 months. With your medical nolage do you think theres a good chance i may be pregnant? if not do u have any idea whats wronge with me? thanks for any help, missa
Dear Missa,When the pregnancy test is negative even after 6 weeks to 12 weeks, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. At this stage of pregnancy, they are quite reliable. If you are breastfeeding your child, you may not get your menses (Lactational amenorrhoea). However, there is always a possibility of pregnancy in this Lactational amenorrhoea. During lactational period there is chance of increase vaginal discharge. The other symptoms do suggest the possibility of pregnancy; however are not exclusive symptoms of pregnancy. In lactational amenorrhoea, if pregnancy occurs, it is difficult to judge the duration of pregnancy. If you are still doubtful about the pregnancy, please get Beta hCG test done. This test is very specific and sensitive and can give you reliable results even before the period is missed. If this test also reveals that you are not pregnant, please take Tab. Deviry for 5 days. 4-7 days later you should get withdrawal bleeding. From day 2 of the bleeding please start reliable birth control pill to avoid such stressful situation in future, Alternatively, you may choose to get IUD inserted or use condom. Please report to your Obstetrician. I hope this helps you. DR. Nishikant Shrotri
Why semen comes out without masturbate ? semen comes out clear with gel chunks what does that mean doctors i am ten and a clear jel came out my penis and i did not materbate why is this gel com out of my penis
Hi ishmael Welcome to HealthcareMagic. this is normal and do not worry. you probably are having semen discharge. If you have any burning sensation or blood in urine or bloody discharge you should be worried and visit your doctor for evaluation Hope I answered your question.If you need more information feel free to mail me. Take care and