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What can cause abdominal swelling?
I had a rectal resection and temporary ileostomy last December. On June 20th my ileostomy was reversed. My abdomen, which has always been totally flat is now distended like a pregnant woman's. I am a 65 year old slim male who does weight training and cardio at least 5 days per week. What might be causing this abdominal swelling? Thanks. | HI.With the history you have provided , the commonest reason is intestinal obstruction. Get the following investigations done.X-ray of the abdomen in standing position to confirm intestinal obstruction . Exloratory laparotomy by open route or by laparoscopy can give you the diagnosis as well as treatment by releasing the adhesions | |
How long does it take a broken hip to heal in elders?
i just got word of my 85 yr old mother falling and xrays show a broken hip.. i am a ways away, have sisters and brother following her to hospital.. being transferred for surgery.. she is type 2 diabetic. on blood pressure meds.. had a stroke with little effects about 15 yrs ago.. concerned about anesthesia... she stays quite active.. just concerned... | Hello dear,I can understand your concern regarding your mother .I will say you have patience ,it usually takes much more time to heal in elderely patients.Since your mother is known case of diabetes type 2 ,it will furthermore slows the healing process .As per Anesthesia is concerned ,I think her anaesthetist must knows about her history ,they will manage it well .please rate my answer if you found it helpful .Best wishes for your mother 's health .RegardsDr.harpreet Kaur | |
What causes bumps on skin?
I have som bumps like things first then i now the larger one have gone but when i scratched that area now watery liquid is coming from the skin not from inside its from the skin which is scratched by me. The substance is coming from the skin in the ball also which i have scratched due to itching....im 16 nd virgin..plz help me | Hi...this looks like an eczema or a skin allergy or urticaria which too is a sort of allergy.kin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
What causes dry skin and itchiness on the knees?
Hello, I am a 46 yr. old female, 5'8", 200lbs. The last week or so I have bouts with my legs from the knees down being very itchy, like dry skin. Sometimes the bumps look skin colored until I scratch or are red. It sometimes calms on its own or hydrocortisone cream helps. Benadryl/ Claritin has also helped, but it comes back in a few days. Any ideas? | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and I would say that this could be collagen type of reaction and this would come around with the time as the causative factors over the course of disease is overs and this is noting to worry, keep the medicine that you are taking, have a nice day. | |
What causes recurring vomiting of bile?
last year i was throwing up through out the year now nd then this year it is more serious and has become almost every morning i wake up and imediatley feel like vomiting it is pure bile and painfull to bring up i then usually cant eat till later in the evening due to cramps and general discomfort .during the vomiting my nose gets bl;ocked recently when blowing my nose i have found small traces of blood can you help me | Hello,You need to undergo several tests including UGI endoscopy. At present, picture is not clear about what you are having.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. B.dinesh | |
What causes awkward recurrence of thoughts in mind every time?
I am 27-year-old male facing problems of awkward recurrence of thoughts in mind every time. Also, i am suffering a lot from worries. I fear a lot for everything. I am unable to concentrate on anything. Even while eating or doing daily activities awkward thoughts comes in mind and then I fee guilt and will think it again and again. Also, I fear god. | Hi,I read your query and can understand what you might be going through. Repeated occurrence of thoughts which are intrusive and cause distress are suggestive of obsessions. Obsessions can be in form of repeated thoughts that some harm will occur, regarding contamination, doubts, religion or sex. Most people do repeated acts or perform mental prayers to try to stop such thoughts.I would suggest you consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. Treatment with medications like fluvoxamine, sertraline etc is effective. In addition, psycho-therapeutic treatment with exposure and response prevention is an effective option.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. | |
How does one improve self esteem and confidence?
Im not sure whats wrong with me. Hello there, firstly I am just wondering what could be stopping my voice from breaking. Im a 20 year old male. Moving on, Some symptoms I have are. 1.I cant feel my adams apple 2.argueing with parents for no reason 3.Always feeling low about myself/my impression 4. Lost my sense of humour 5. No self confidence Any idea on what could be causing all ofu this? Thank you. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The answer to all these questions are just the same. Your negative thinking. You are just 20. At this age you are supposed to be thinking about your education and career and future. instead you are thinking about health, family, state of mind etc. This means you are not doing anything on your education, career or future side. Concentrate on your career and future. all these problems shall be solved.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Suggest treatment for redness and rashes on the penis after using condom
I think I might have a allergic reaction to condoms. Every time I have sex after taking the condom off my penis is red and breaks out in a rash sometime broken skin. Today for the first time the head of my penis has two missing areas of skin and under the hood of my penis is two large open cuts. Can you tell me what I can use to help this go away. And what kind of condoms should I use when having sex. | Latex based condoms can cause allergy and skin reactions as you stated. You can use a different type of condoms called 'skyn' available in market. Hopefully that should suit you. | |
Does environmental condition have any impact on breathing and allergy ? What is the remedy ?
hi doctor ,presenlty i was residing in kuwait for work purpose,but actually iam an indian.Sir/madam whenever i go back to india on my vocation i feel my health condition pretty good and also my breathing is well but whenever iam in kuwait i felt hard to breath in mornings as well as while walking on the roadsides...also i have more cough when iam in kuwait (iam male,age:26 and my body weight 85 kg 5.75 height).iam using rotahaler-rotacaps it giving me the freedom from my breathing struggle.i cant understand what is my problem exactly...i did my x-ray tests in india everything was normal...pls give me a fine solution...also tell me can i continue with the rotahaler or not? also can i know the names of anti allergic drugs for bronchitis | Hi, mohammed Ali, Thanks for query, Usually it should not happen it is likely that if atmosphere in Kuvait is of humid then you may get breathing problem. Go for blood test for eosinophilia, which may produce this type of problem. You may take antiasthmatic drugs like Eto-salbetol tab. As an antihistamine you can take Cetrizine or levo-cetrizine. ok and bye. | |
Suggest treatment for severe hip pain
I have had extreme pain in both hips for several months now. The onset of this pain was sort of sudden. Now I am having some pains shooting in my shoulder joints and in my knees. i can tell that this is progressing rather quickly. My doctor is treating me for bursitis. I was on naproxin for a couple of weeks. It helped a little. I had to stop taking it due to side effects. The pain was back immediately. My question is "Do you think that I might need to seek out a specialist?" "Is this something attacking my skeletal system?" i am a white 69 year old female. My fear is winding up in a wheelchair. | Dear Madam, I value your concern, and the symptoms you describe with involvement of both hips knees shoulders, cannot be just bursitis, My main concern in your case would be to rule out inflammatory arthritis, and that can be done by few blood tests, for that you will have to consult an Rheumatologist. Do not worry, as your pains could be functional, but to be sure we need investigations, hope you value my concern, and get investigated.All the best, let god heal you. | |
Removal of gall bladder, nicked bile duct, sepsis, stent in the duct, abdominal pain, high white blood cell count, vomitting blood. Suggestions?
Hi, I had my gallbladder removed in 2003 and complications from the surgery, a nicked bileduct caused me to be very ill and I had to be treated for sepsis in the hospital for a few weeks and I had a stent put in the duct until it healed. For the past few months I have had fevers that come and go along with chills and upper right abdominal pain . The pain got so bad a few weeks ago I went to the ER, they say me right away because of elevated HR, fever and upper GI pain. They did an X-ray , ultrasound and blood tests which all came back okay except I had an elevated white blood cell count. The pain stopped suddenly, the fever and my HR went down and the docs could not figure out why though they said it may be bile backing up causing acute infections due to little stones still present in the ducts or scar tissue in the ducts. I saw my regular doctor and she did not order any tests barely looked at me and tried to send me home with pain meds. I told her I do not want the pain meds I want to knoe what is causing this pain. No explanation, no more tests. Today I got very ill again, I had a migraine and tried to take (2) 81 mg. aspirins and my stomach started hurting very bad. I could taste blood in my vomit and at first vomit was very dark brown then stayed dark orange. I could taste blood every time I vomited. I do not know what to do now? | i need to know is your cbd stent out . get an MRCP done then we can get to know about the status of bile ducts and then proceed hope this helps Dr.Virk | |
What causes swelling below the knee?
My daughter received a blow to her knee and shin area during a physical soccer game. There was some swelling under the knee and within a few days and another game her entire leg showed a lot of bruising. Two weeks later, today, much of the deep bruising is gone however there is a 3 diameter harder pocket below the knee. One trainer thinks it is compartment syndrome, another was not certain. Recomendations for tonight (she just finished another game and had it wrapped for several hours)? And assume we shoud take her in first thing on Monday? | yes. you should take a consultation from an orthopedic specialist. never ignore small injuries and never do self medication. certain times using a radiology department helps to assess the body far better than just going onto the suggestion of the trainer. as medical is a separate plafrom for understanding and helping human body than training on a ground. | |
Have bells palsy. Is there any treatment and cure ?
i have had bells palsy for almost 2mnths now and i need help.. the neurologist i was referredto says he cant do anything i developed this when i was 81/2 mnths pregnant. I am 23 and i just want some type of hope me not doing anything is making me more depressed. I have 2 young children and i want to be able to take pictures and enjoy my life with them.. ive seen ways people treat it at home but i dont want it to effect me worse i need help!! | Hi there, thanks for asking. In 90 percent of the cases, improvement is almost complete. The most useful thing you can do is to do physiotherapy with your face muscles. It is easy to do and you can spend some minutes in the morning, evening or both to do. You can do it in front of the mirror. The other things that could be useful are just general things about health that can also be useful for every healing process, like a good sleep, a good diet, etc. I wish you gain the power to control your facial muscles soon. | |
What causes shrinking of the Penis before ejaculation?
HI,I have got married 2 years back , Me and my wife have had sex lot of times. But of late my penis starts to shrink even before I could ejaculate in her vagina. We are trying desperately for a kid and am worried. Did my semen analysis about 6 months back and it was normal as per the report. I do masturbate every day, could that be the reason. Can you please help me with a way out since am feeling that am not able to satisfy her and sacred a lot. | Dear service user,Thanks for writing to HCM.I can understand your concern about loss of erection before vaginal ejaculation and also for having child.Loss of established erection is commonly caused by performance anxiety.Occasional failure can occur to almost every man in his life. When this happens, one gets concerned about performance during next sexual encounter. He thinks whether he would be able to satisfy the partner or not. So, his mind thinks mostly about quality of erection and performance.For constant erection continuous exciting/romantic/erotic feelings should be there in mind. If mind is diverted to concern about erection (being scared in your case), you will lose erection.This in turn reduces your confidence and it again affects the erection.Having erection during masturbation indicates that your organs are functioning absolutely normally. Masturbation is a healthy part of sexual activity and it does not cause impotency or infertility.There are effective behavior therapies having strong research evidence for psychogenic erectile dysfunction. You can read about ''sensate focus'' on internet. I suggest having consultation with psychiatrist.There are medications like verdalafil or tadalafil which can be helpful with behavior therapy.It is good to listen that your semen analysis report is normal. As far as pregnancy is concerned, you may consult infertility specialist for same. There are treatment options like artificial insemination which can be useful for you.Wish you good health. | |
What causes fever?
I am 65 and have been running a low grade fever (under 100) for 2 days but last night it went up to 101.5. I took tylenol and it started to drop right away. Is this just avirus that needs to run its course or should I see my family doctor? I have been feeling great until this. | HelloYou are having fever just for 2 days . Before this you were in sound health .However it is very difficult to diagnose merely on the basis of this query .So I would like to advise you take tyleonol whenever you feel fever 100 or 101 F is not a cause of concern .This type of fever may be due to virus ( viral fever ).However , if this fever persists more than 5-7 days then get in blood examination for malaria , typhoid , serum bilirubin examination .Don't take any tension , if there are no any other symptoms .Hope this will help you. | |
Suggest remedy for lump in abdomen
got a bug bite onn my belly years ago. small lump appeared and after few years seemed to funnel into belly. i would squeeze out the cheesey pus from time to time. now seems to be a larger rounder area. can this travel into inside areas and infect. when mentioned to docs over the years they seemed to brush it off as nothing. | HiWelcome to hcmWhat you are having is mostly sebaceous cyst and it has nothing to do with bug bite. It requires surgical excision or else it will recur. So see your surgeon for surgery. It is not serious and not emergency.Regards | |
Can treating low sperm count help in achieving natural conception?
Hello sir, 1) I am taking a treatement for low sperm count. Will my count increase by taking treatment for it.? 2) If my count increases will there be a natural pregenancy without going for IVF ? 3) What I will have to do for natural pregenency ? Thanks and Regards, | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.Sadly medicine has not come up with such drugs which have dramatic effects on sperm count and motility. Multi vitamin with zinc combination drugs are used with some improvement.No drug give 100% results and also it takes long time to improve. So chances of your counts to increase are average and depends on existing count. I would suggest to repeat semen analysis after 3 months . If counts have improved then your chances of natural pregnancy are more.I would suggest that you rule out varicocele in you by a doctor. If it is there, get it operated. And do some life style modifications like -- Reduce weight, do exercise.- Stop smoking and alcohol. - Avoid caffeine.- Ware loose under garments.- Healthy diet with multivitamin and zinc.- Avoid trauma to testis.If no improvement is there then better to go for IUI. It is intrauterine deposition of sperms. Here healthy sperms are selected and placed inside the uterus. You can try 4 to 5 cycles of IUI before proceeding to IVF.Hope I have been helpful.Regards Dr. Ashish Verma | |
What causes fever followed by spots appearing all over body?
Hi I have an 8 year old boy that has been vaccinated with a bolis dose for chickenpox. My wife took him to our pedestrian because he had a low grade fever 101 for 3 days then woke up with about 50 red dots on his face. He has a sore throat with blisters. The pediatricians weren t sure if it is hand foot and mouth. Or chickenpox. In the last two days he now has some blisters on his hands and feet. And spots are spreading to his body. They couldn t give us an answer what he has. Out dermatologist dosnt want us to bring him in because worry of contagion. I would like to know what he has so I can treat it. Took strep test. No strep. Thank you. Scott | Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Feeling of lumps in lower throat and cough after several antibiotics and steroids post pneumonia.
Had pnuemonia after several rounds of antibiotics and steroids my breathing is fine but I ve had a feeling of a lump in my lower throat and a cough for several weeks after went to doctor and said my throat felt fine and said it was possibly due to allergies/post nasal. | Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.Management includes:1.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.3. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.4. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
What causes back and abdominal pain with diarrhea?
my husband started having pain from the back come around to the lower abdomin pain last night. this morning he stated his abdomin was hurting and feels nausited. started throwing up and diarreah along with chills. he said he feels like he s hot but when you touch him he s not. | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from infective diarrhea .Due to generalized infection and weakness back pain can be felt. It started throwing you up and diarrhea along with chills.This indicate towards infective diarrhea due to some infection .YOU WILL BE GET BENEFITED BY ANALGESIC SUCH AS IBUPROFEN, omeperazole to reduce acidity and antibiotic such as norfloxacin to control infection. I think your query answered. | |
Suggest treatment for cardiomegaly
doctor my father is 83 years old and four days back he suffered from cardiomegaly as per reports the heart size has increased and few water is also found ,he is undergoing treatement but still i want to know as to what this deseases is all about and is it cureable and what precations and medicines he should take | cardiomegaly is enlarged heart and it may occur due to following causes cardiomyopathy heart valve disease congestive heart failure pulmonary hypertension hypertensioncardiomegaly leads to ineffective pumping of blood by heart and may result into cardiac failure if appropriate treatment is delayed.your cardiac surgeon will do following test to find out the cause-examine heart sound by stethoscope to detect any murmur.ECGadvise a chest x -rayadvise a echocardiography after following test are done and the cause is diagnosed he will choose the medicines to continue the treatment because the choice of medicine varies according to the cause of cardiomegaly . thankyou and take care. | |
Is low back pain a symptom of cold?
I have had a cold for six days, starting with a sore throat and then nasal congestion and now chest congestion and a severe cough. I initially took over the counter Dayquil and Nyquil for four days. Started feeling better yesterday, but by evening the cough and soreness in my chest began. Bought the generic Delsym cough syrup and using cough drops. I started this morning with low back pain -- wondering if that could be a symptom of my cold? | Hi,WELCOME to healthcare magic. Yes ,common cold is a viral disease and like any other viral disease backache can be symptom of common cold. Take few days of rest and analgesics such as combiflame THREE times a day for 2-3 days. | |
What causes low blood pressure?
my mother in laws blood pressure is bottoming out like 60/40. what could be causing it. she has been on same meds.for over a year. it has just started last week. she has been in and out of hospital and there not telling us any answers. can you please | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that there are different factors contributing to this clinical situation: - dehydration - low cardiac function (heart failure)- overdosage of blood pressure medicines, etc. I would recommend consulting as soon as possible with her attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine her cardiac function- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, total protein, NT Pro BNP levels, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests). I would recommend avoiding intake of antihypertensive drugs with these low blood pressure values. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri | |
I AM HAVING BLACKHEADS, SUGGEST ME THE TREATMENT
I am Avinash I AM HAVING BLACKHEADS. EARLIER I USED TO HAVE A LOT BUT NOW REDUCED SO I WONT TO HAVE MY FACE RID OF BLACK HEADS .PLEASE SUGGEST WHICH TREATMENT IS BETTER AND APPROXIMATE COST OF TREATMENT.my age is 19 and no medical history . | Hi!Avinash , Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, if you have black head then you can apply tretinoin cream locally at night....and morning don't forget to use a sunscreen daily...this would cause peeling of skin gradually and help you reduce your black heads.If this doesn't work the consult a dermatologist who can prescribe you isotretinoin tablets after proper investigations and precautions.Mechanically also one can remove these black heads ,this would be best done by a dermatologist .They have black head extractors for that. take care, Dr.chawda | |
Suggest dosage of medicine Neopeptine drops
my child is one year and two months old.i felt a bulging in her stomach.but she is taking food enough and all other being normal.i consult a doctor today.he prescribed to give NEOPEPTINE DROPS ater examining her stomach.but i forget the dosage of that.will u suggest the dosage of the medicine? YYYY@YYYY | Hi...The dosage is 1ml twice or thrice a day. You can use it for 3-5 days. if the symptoms subside you can stop it.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online --> | |
What should i do for diarrhea and abdominal pain?
Monday evening after planting my summer garden, I became sick. It started with severe abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea. On Tuesday, I woke up with a massive headache. All week long I have had abdominal pain, the diarrhea stooped, but the pain remain. A nagging feeling on the right side back of my neck. Headaches, hazy vision, chest pain and a sense of tiredness has ensued. Do you think it has to do with the soil I was working with? | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.All your symptoms are going for gastroenteritis , that is infection of the intestines and does not look to have any relation to the gardening you did. I would advise to go for a proper course of antibiotics and supportive treatment under a care of a Doctor. IF there are no complete relief in 5 days , you have to go for blood / stool/ urine tests and ultrasonography just to see that there is no other problem, | |
Suggest treatment for the pain due to breast cancer
I had Breast Cancer. Treatment was a, Zoladex for 4 months then a right breast mastectomy, a course of 5 chemotherapy sessions and the 3 weeks of daily radio therapy. I am now taking Tamoxifin . I am getting a lot of pain in my right side by my stomach under the breast area round to my back. Imentioned it to the consultant at the hospital .they seem to not be bothered about it but , I have had it since I woke up from the operation 18 months ago. What can it be that is causing me so much pain and stopping me from sleeping. | Thanks for your question on HCM. .Radiotherapy can damage normal structures like skin, nerves etc besides tumour mass. So it is routine complication of radiotherapy, to have pain at therapy site. It is due to damage of nerves.So start vitamin b 12 and zinc to decrease this pain. Both of these are needed to regenerate nerves and improve nerve function and reduce pain.You can also try Transdermal patch of fentanyl. This is very good in controlling post radiotherapy pain. Its effect lasts upto 72 hours. So you can try these. | |
Going for IVF treatment, given Duoluton tab, has spotting. Should I take tablet from 5th day?
Hi, I am going to do IVF treatment next month. So they gave me Duoluton tablets for 21days. Now i got spotting (5 days before) and i didn t get Blood flow . Some times it will happen for me..So now can i take this tablet on 5th day or i have to wait till the blood flow ?? but from 5th day i have to take the tablet. Thanks | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic I think you should wait for your actual period with good flow. Count the 1st day with flow as day 1 and then start taking tablet from 5th day for 21 days. It would be better if u clarify with your treating doctor also. all the best. | |
What could lump behind right ear indicate?
My 3 year old son today showered and I was dressing him and found a lump behind his right ear, in the past he would say he gets dizzy and legs would hurt. Then his pre-k teacher stated he sweats while he naps and I witnessed that one day. Could this be cancer | The growth is unlikely to be cancer and you need not jump to conclusions. To be able to comment on what exactly it is, it needs to be examined properly. Please visit a doctor and get your child evaluated. Sweating during naps may be normal if it is humid to some extent. | |
Is the gallbladder a cause for abdominal pain?
Hello. I had some concerning symptoms today that lasted about 3- 4 hours. Upper ab pain in various intensity from dull pain that felt like bloating only in that area to severe pain just breathing in or bending. No other symptom other than intense localized pain on upper right side abdominal. Pain levels were in waves. No naval pain, fever or nausea. I’m fit and workout daily. 5’4; 28 yrs; 123lbs, female. I eat super clean whole foods. No processed or refined sugar. Fats come from plants, fish and lean meats. Any ideas what it could be, gallbladder? | Hi, Noted your classical history of pain in right upper abdomen from gas like feeling to bloating but the pain increases on bending and deep breathing. All these symptoms are most probably suggestive of gall bladder stone and/or infection. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Consult a Doctor at ER so that a clinical evaluation, examination and Ultrasonography along with blood tests for CBC, liver and kidney functions can confirm the cause. Get a reference for a Specialist so that an appointment can be taken for surgery if there are gallstones. Till then you may need a prescription based course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory or antispasmodic medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon | |
Q. I had an angio for chest pain before a year. Is it necessary to repeat one now?
Hello doctor, I had a chest pain less than a year ago. I went to the emergency department and they did an angiogram and I was told that the arteries are clear. My question is how long before I have another angiogram as I have similar pain again? I am currently taking Lisinopril 10 mg. | Hi. You need to lower risk factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, and blood cholesterol levels. Do regular exercise. If you feel chest pain, have TMT (treadmill test) done. If there are high-risk features in it then do angiography. No need for angiography otherwise. | |
What causes a marble size lump on my jawline below my teeth?
Hi. A couple days ago I discovered a marble size lump along my lower right jawline below teeth level. I can feel it when I touch the outside of my jawline. Its about the size of a marble, hard and seems to move around in one spot. I was going to wait a couple weeks and see if it goes away and if not go in and get checked out. but Im really curious. Ideas?? thanks! | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Lump on jawline between teeth could be because of abscess . Sometimes caries or infection on the surface of the tooth when left untreated reaches the tip of the tooth root and spread further infection and result in pus formation . This is called dental abscess which appear as a lump . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of affected area to rule out condition like mucocele or skin infection . Doctor may perform Root canal treatment and prescribe antibiotics course . For now Do warm saline rinses several times a day and maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice a day . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
Suggest treatment for low calcium level in newborn
dear sir my son was born 2 days back (on 18th sept 2010). the doctor has suggested that he has low calcium levels. his blood test was conducted and has shown Serum Calcium Total = 6.60 mgs % and Serum Calcium Ionised = 3.40 mgs %, blood urea = 54.0 mgs%, c-reactive protein Kindly advise us about the exact treatment needed. Aman Singh | In hospital setup, we generally give one or two shots of intravenous calcium boluses followed by oral calcium supplementation. If the child is at home, we may directly opt for oral calcium supplements like Syrup Calcimax 2.5 ml thrice daily for 7 days and then follow it up with the treating doctor. Please talk to your doctor and he would be able to take the right steps in this regard. | |
Is asthalin rotacap or budecort safe for allergic asthma?
My son is 7 years old,he has allergic asthma since he was 3 years. he was under treatment of budecort continue for 3 years. now he is not taking it at all. but frequently he got ill due to the same problem. now we are giving him asthalin rotacap whenever he needed. is it safe to treat him with asthalin rotacap in frequent basis. he got wheeze in mid night though he sleep well. and it give me more stress. could you please give me some advices? | If your son needs to use Asthalin rotacap more than twice a week or he has to awake in midnight due to cough I would suggest you to use Budecort daily. Using Asthalin on frequent basis means child's asthma is not properly controlled. Hence I would suggest you to use Budecort (which controls asthma) daily and Asthalin (which relieves an acute attack) when required despite using Budecort.Regarding safety of Asthalin, too much use of asthalin may cause tremors, palpitation, etc. and rather it is not desirable.Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish your son the best health. | |
Trying to conceive, tuberculosis, missed periods. Positive pregnancy test. Safe to continue pregnancy?
hi doctor.. my age is 29 yrs.married since 4 yrs.we were trying for conception since 2yrs but were unable to ,did hsg the reports were normal,then went for husbands semen analysis the count was on border line but later with treatment it improved,but still i didnt conceive so finally went for hysteroscopy and laproscopy and was diagnosed tubeberculosis the report says menstural sample from uterus -tb pcr positive ,so since march 9 th 2012 i started akt(rifampacin,isonizide,pyzinamide ,etanobutol) now after exact 6 months i missed my periods and when did upt the test was positive..i was taking akt till 8 sep...is conception safe..will it harm baby...my lmp was 8 august did upt on 22 sep. | Hi, AKT drugs are FDA catagory C drugs. Though there is vary small risk of anomalies in baby, its better to take that small risk for the long desired pregnancy & continue the pregnancy. In most of the cases there will be no problem to your baby. So you can continue pregnancy. | |
What causes asymmetrical ribs protrusion?
ive just bathed my 6 1/2 month old daughter and noticed that her ribs on her left side appear to be protruding more than on her right side. She doesnt appear to be in pain with this but ive not noticed this before. She is currently on antibiotics for a chest infection and conjunctivitis. Is this anything to be worried about?? | Hi.... as long as it is not causing her any problems or any physical symptoms you need not worry about it. The usage of antibiotics and recent lower respiratory tract infection is not related to this. Vitamin D deficiency is a remote possibility and I suggest you get her evaluated for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest medication for wheezing and cough
my son is having a wheezing cough now for almost 4 days. he s always crying whenever he heard that we re going to visit his pedia. So i decided to check what the doctor recommended on the last time that he has the same case. It is possible if ever i give him a 7.5ml combination of celestamine and bricanyl + 7.5 ml ceclor. then nebulized with combivent 3x/day for 5 days. | HiWelcome to the HCMI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry. If it's mild cough with wheeze, you can treat him at home. But avoid giving Steroids ( Celestamine) and antibiotics (ceclor) on every occasion. I would recommend you to give Syp. Bricanyl for antihistamine effect which helps in relieving cough. Also, you may give combivent nebulization for wheeze treatment. In case the cough worsens in spite of this, then do consult your pediatrician for complete examination and treatment accordingly.Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.Take care | |
What is the prognosis of autoimmune cholangiopathy?
Hello - My mother was diagnosed with autoimmune cholangiopathy in 2005. She began her treatment with prednisone and responded positively to it and was then take off of the prednisone. After being take off, her liver levels elevated again and was put back on steroids and is now on Urso and Imuran for the rest of her life. Since 2008 she has been experiencing sporadic nausea which has become increasingly debilitating this last month. Can you please give me a prognosis for autoimmune choloangiopathy in patients who are being treated for it? | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. If there is as good response on treatment then it should not reduce lifetime but some complications such as liver cirrhosis may occur. In case of cirrhosis, liver transplant may be required but this usually happens in late stages of the disease after20-30 years. Todays therapy is very efficient and you can hope for normal life. I hope I have answered your question. Wish you good health. Regards | |
Brain injury, shattered pelvis. In coma. Want second opinion
My husband was in a motorcycle accident last Tuesday and sustained a severe brain injury. The impact was to the right frontal lobe; however, there is significant injury to his entire brain. He has been in a coma since the accident and does not seem to be progressing, in the doctors eyes. He does move when stimulated; however, they say they are most likely not "purposeful" movements, and the movements are called "posturing". He is breathing on his own and is being weaned off the ventalator and all of his vital signs are normal. In addition to his brain injury, he has a shattered pelvis and some other physical injuries, but the pelvis is the most serious. They were going to do surgery on his pelvis; however, decided to hold off on that due to the statistical outlook of the brain. I feel they've pretty much given up hope for my husband. We are in a good hospital, but there is one with a stronger reputation close by. How do I go about getting a second opinion? Thanks | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand the seriousness of injury your husband has suffered. Based on your description, he has suffered a severe brain injury with dysfunction of cerebral cortex. Following investigations may be useful in determining the prognosis for a good neurological recovery: 1. EEG, 2. Evoked potential studies, 3. PET-CT scan of brain. You can get the tests done at the current hospital, and meet the doctors at the other hospital for a second opinion. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com | |
What is the ball like substance between my anus and vagina?
Hi. I'm a 15 and a half year old girl, and i found something and I'm not for sure what it is. Inside of the skin in between my anus and vagina, there is a hard ball like thing that hurts. It's fairly small, but I can feel it. It wasn't there yesterday, and I have no idea what it is. I'm very scared. | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This is a small boil. Do not fiddle with it or it may increase.Wait and watch at the moment . IF it increases in size, pain, redness consult a Doctor/ Gynecologist, request them to examine and then only get the proper medicines. | |
Is Trypsin Chymotrypsin right medication for scar and wound after injury?
Hi , I have my nice aged 3 years , and she fallen from stairs and got injury just above the eye brow , doctor has sticehd the wound and used 5 stitches , i wanna know that can i give her any Typsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate combination or any Trypsin Chymotrypsin combination as a proteolytic enzyme for early healing and reduced scaring ? If yes , kindly suggest the dose . Thanks | HiThese medications are not indicated for kids less than 6 years of age. So, avoid them and wait for normal healing. You may give acetaminophen for pain relief.Take care | |
Why does my son have a dark ring around his neck ?
why does my son have a dark ring around his neck? he is 7 | hi it may be vitamin or protein deficiency. or photo reaction apply sunscreen twice a day. apply hydrocortisone cream at night. give him diet rich in protein and vitamin | |
Can Qlaira also be used as an HRT?
I am a 50 year old woman who has not had a period in over a year.I experience at least 4 night sweat a night and a few hot flushes in the day. My doctor has prescribed Qlaira to me. On buying the product I realised it is the contraceptive pill. Did he make a mistake in prescribing it or can it also be used as HRT. ? | Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your query.Qlaira contains estradiol and dianogest. Natural hormones produced in body.It used mainly for contraception and to regularize mensrual bleeding.It can be used for hormonal replacement therapy HRT.Take care. | |
What causes diarrhea?
Hi doc I have a tenth month old baby and she has had dhiorea 2 to. 3 times a day for 7 days and has had a temperature of 38 deegrees once a day for the last 2 days and I have given her panadole to drop it down, I have given a sample of her pheceis to her doctor and he can't find nothing wrong with her,her urine had a real strong smell yesterday but today it's better, she just had her milk and we put her to bed she had 38 temperature and we 38.6 tempereture we gave her panadole and its droped to 38, she is sleeping now,and her doctor said to us it's got nothing to do do with her teething, hey doc would you no what it may be, should we be concerd | Hello. I just read through your question.The most likely diagnosis is a viral infection in the stomach. These can last for several days before resolving on their own. As long as the baby remains well hydrated, there is nothing to be concerned about. Make sure she gives you wet diapers everyday and she will be fine. | |
Noticed irritation and redness around the opening of penis
Hi Doc,4 months ago I had intercourse (she is clean) and pro-longed oral from a girl I was seeing. Since then I've had discomfort and the past 2 months have had a redness/irritation around the opening of my penis. Tested for gonn/chlamydia/herpes, all clear. Urine tests were fine as well. Was given flagyl, a basic antibiotic and also nystatin for the irritation.GP and both urologists I saw said nothing was wrong and sent me on my way. Currently using hydro valerete (wescort) bid, will this do the trick?I'm losing faith this will stay with me forever, regardless if it's a std or not.Thanks | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. When several doctors said you don't have any problem, you should believe it. Don't worry. do you masturbate? Masturbation with rough objects could bring rashes. Even anxiety can bring rashes. Therefore, please do not be anxious, do not masturbate at all for a week and keep the penis totally clean and dry. Do not use any cream or other supplements unless prescribed by a doctor. Your problem will be cleared.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Suggest treatment for persisting chest infection
I have had a chest infection for about 3 weeks, had 2 lots of different anti biotics, an x ray which was clear and now I am losing my voice but I do not have much pain in my throat, only when I am coughing. I am also coughing up white phlegm which alternates in colour from green to yellow and white again. Please help | you lung infection cause and your antibiotics detail needed, but you can go through sputum examination ; sputum for gram staining, bacterial culture sensitivity, and also fungal staining. you will get your answer | |
Can 4.5" penis size cause short erection?
ok this is embarrassing but I had sex for the first time with my girlfriend for the first time and 5 min. in I couldn't keep my erection. We tried again a couple days later and it happened again. now im worried that i wont be able to get an erection. could it have anything to do with my penis size im 4.5 in | HIThank for asking to HCMerection and the size are nothing to do any thing with each other, you have take the sixe of your penis seriously that might be causing erection problem, you have to forget it size is not the matter in intercourse, again I am advising you that you have to forget it, stop paying attention, otherwise this will create more panic, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice time. | |
What is the solution for erectile dysfunction and difficulty in intercourse?
sir i am 39 year old divorcee unable to do sexual intercourse now and suffering from ED and impotency problem from the age of 16 year this problems due to excessive masturbation also having frequent urination problem and always feeling stomach heavy take lot of treatment but having no use please tell me whether it is curable or just waste of money | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Excessive masturbation cannot cause erectile dysfunction or other sexual problems. masturbation is normal, natural and never unhealthy. I think your present sexual problems are due to unnecessary anxiety and apprehension and wrong knowledge about masturbation. I suggest sex counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What does a lump between vagina and anus indicate?
Hi my name is Vincent Tucci I have a two year old daughter(Isabella) who has had 102.6 fevers for three days like clockwork soon as the acetaminophen comes up on two two and a half hours her fever is back. Even alternating between Motrin and Tylenol. This morning i was bathing her and she kept reaching around the back of her i guess trying to see what is hurting she has a painful lump between her vagina and anus. What is it? And is it serious? Thank you in advance. | Hi,It seems that she might be having some skin infection on the part producing lump and temperature.There might be having developing abscess.consult your doctor and get examined.She might require one course of antibiotic medicine.Ok and take care. | |
What causes red and swollen uvula and tonsils?
My mouth feel dry and it is hard to eat and drink anything except water and I am coughing up brown mucous. This has been going on for four days now. Yesterday I let my coworker know about the brown mucous and they said I may have an infection. Then they looked in my mouth and saw that my uvula and tonsils were red and swollen. Do you know what could possibly be wrong with me and ways I can treat it. | Hi..Thanks for the query..Red and swollen uvula and tonsils along with coughing up of brown mucous are a sign of throat infection causing TONSILLITIS and UVULITIS..It can be either due to bacterial or viral infection leading to inflammation of throat and bleeding can occur in throat which dries up and can appear with mucous and leads to brown colour..You should not worry and start aking AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once a day for 5 days..Take IBUPROFEN 400 mg thrice a day for reducing pain and inflammation.Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..Do warm saline gargles atleast 3 to 4 times a day..Take a soft diet..Avoid spicy and hard foods..Drink plenty of water to prevent dryness and dehydration..Hope this helps..Regards.. | |
Suffering from lesions in the brain. On steroids, gaining weight, increased appetite. Healing time required?
friend was given steriods for leisons on the brain are they for brain cancer? How long can you be on steriods? and would this be just something to mak e her more comfortable. She is now eating better, looks better and has gain some weight. things came up very fast, about 5 weeks. She says her leisons are gone, possible?? | Hello, THANKS FOR THE QUERY Let me explain you that lesions in MRI brain or in brain could be so many things like infection, demyelination, tumor and cancer and so on. The duration of steroid treatment depends upon the exact diagnosis. Generally speaking, the shorter the duration of steroid use the better. How ever, it is difficult to avoid steroid in certian patients. In these patients, it is better to use the minimum possible dose which will decrease the side effects. I will suggest you to get the opinion of the treating neurologist who will tell you the diagnosis and the duration of steroid use. Hope this helps | |
What do recurring skin bumps on wrists and ankle indicate?
My 15-year old son has recurring skin bumps that do are not inflamed or itchy ... they are mostly on the inside of his wrist and on his ankle. They do not look like heat/moisture rash, psoriasis, shingles, or acne. Although they don t itch, he does scratch because he wants them to go away and then they turn red as though they bleed. | Hi...by what you quote this seems like an eczema. Its a kind of allergic reaction of skin. It need not itch always. Sometimes it can get secondarily infected. It can be recurrent. Application of topical emollients will help. But I suggest you consult your dermatologist.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes persistent lower back pain and soreness?
I ve been having pain for about three months lower back below rib cage right and left side especially in my left side and it tender to touch almost bruised feeling it s hard for me to roll on my right side while sleeping because of the pain,What could it be? | hello,welcome to HCM,there can be some pain related to the skeletal musles.dont lie on the affected area.you can try some pain killers too... | |
How to cure fever,chest pain and blockage of nose?
I am a 25 year old female, weight 130. Generally I am pretty active(going to the gym at 5-7 per week). However, in the last month or so I have been exhausted and sore which made it difficult to work out. I blamed in on worsening allergies(I live in the northeast) and everyone seemed to have worse allergies this year. However, my "allergies" were not relieved by over the counter medications and perscription nasal spray. My symptoms have been getting worse and have been present for at least a month and are flu like. I have had an intermittent fever for at least a week and have chest pain and a cough. I was seen by the doctor yesterday and she ran a lyme disease test and a CBC, I had a fever but my ears, throat and nose looked good and my lungs were clear. I have no relief for my cough, but advil does relieve some of my chest pain. | Hi,Welcome to health care magic,Fever with runny nose and soreness could be due to rhinitis (allergic or infective),sinusitis,common cold or may be URTI.Runny nose is mostly due to viral infection because of our low immunity.You may need to do complete hemogram,ESR,electrolytes and X- ray of face to check for sinusitis.You must go to ENT specialist to get properly diagnosed first as there is fever and cough.So,better to consult doctor. | |
How to treat abdominal pain?
Dear sir/madam, Now my sister gets so pain in her stomache and I don t know what to do now. There are Eldoper and acticarbine medicine here but I don t know what are they used for as I know they are related to stomache. Please kindly tell me as soon as possible. Regards! And here is my mail: YYYY@YYYY | for abdominal pain need to use antispasmodic tab sosbut need to find out cause by ultrasound abdomen or endoscopy or boththe various possibilities are gastritis. duodenitis, gall bladder infectionshernias,uti ,or reproductive organ inflamations or infectionsafter diagnosing cause we may go for further management according to organ involved | |
Are blackout spells common in children who have neurofibroma?
my 13 year old daughter has been having left arm pain associated with tingling,numbness, sharp pains, and discoloration along with the arm being colder than the other. She has swelling (hard painful knot) above clavicle area. The symptoms became severe after she had a tumor removed from her right overy back in June. Tha first complaint of left arm pain came after a blackout spell over a year ago. She didn t hit anything at the time of the spell. Are blackout spells common with children who may have a neurofibroma? | hi,you say your daughter had a tumor removed from right ovary ,most likely a dermoid or germinal tumor.Your child now has what is called a decrease in blood supply to the arm and is also painful.Neurofibroma can be a isolated swelling or can be generalised in any part of the nervous system.Please see a neuro /vascular surgeon who will ask for special MRI tests of the brain to see the structure and blood supply.Best of luck | |
Symptoms of sore throat, swollen tonsils and chapped lips for a few weeks. Should I consult an allergic specialist?
I ve had cold/allergy like symptoms for a few weeks now (swollen nasal, fever every once in a while, sore throat, swollen tonsils, chapped lips, etc...) and I ve had a constant feeling like I m going to puke for a little over a month. Tonight I went into the bathroom to spit into the sink what I thought was just going to be phlem but I felt my throat clog up and I made myself puke (I can t really explain how- I didn t use my fingers, I just curled my tongue backwards a bit) Up came a chunk of (what appeared to be) slightly bloody flesh about the size of the last joint on my thumb. My throat had been feeling swollen all day and as soon as that came up it felt a bit clearer(?). I began spitting some more but accidentally puked again and it was mostly a liquid brown color (I d just had wheat crackers) but another slightly smaller chunk came up. My spit isn t bloody it s just a brown or green color which I m assuming is my snot. Anyways, my friend says I should go to the doctor but other than a headache which is something I ve been experiencing for 6+ monthes and the normal sore throat and runny nose I feel ok. | HIThank for choosing HCMI red your history given here and think that you became over conscious, regarding your health, If I would be your doctor then I would surely advise you to stop every thing whatever you are doing to overcome your problems but all such acts will creates more problems, just relax, and antihistamine tab "Diphenhydramine will give very good result, have hot drinks and take steam inhalation, every thing will get alright very soon have nice day. | |
Q. l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?
Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore. | Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
Is Valcyte safe to take for post kidney transplant?
My husband is taking valcyte post kidney transplant. Genentech and Roche state since I work they cannot provide financial assistance but $850 a month out of pocket is more than we can afford for this drug. Any recommendations?No thanks not if I have to pay, I guess I'll continue to research further. | Valcyte is not only safe but also highly recommended in high risk renal transplant patients to avoid a deadly disease caused by cytomegalo virus which may lead to life threatening infections or renal graft rejection. Hence we have to administer valcyte in most cases of kidney transplant. | |
How to cure swollen wrist with pain?
Suffering from swollen wrist after failed attempt to insert IV. Painkillers and anti inflammatory meds are providing relief but wrist is still very swollen after 3 months. Ex Rays did not show anything. What do I do now..don t want to be on pain killers and not be able to garden or do my normal activities without experiencing pain. Frustrating!!! Please help | hithank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough clinical examination is advised.As you are already onto antibiotics and pain killers which are providing symptomatic relief I will advice to undergo physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for pain relief.Also some simple exercises of the wrist will help reduce pain, strengthen the muscles and also regain good functional Mobility.In my clinical practice most cases with such issues recover well with a combination of therapyt and physical therapy.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel | |
Pain in the legs while sleeping, What may be the reason for this ?
I am 27 years old. During night time I will have pain in my legs.. What may be the reason for this??? | 1. rule out diabetes, calcium and salt deficiency, any relation of pain with numbness, burning, positional?? 2. doing too much of aerobic exercises or standing/sitting for long hours causes calf muscles to get fatigued, which cannot clear the build up lactic acid, resulting in pain while retiring into bed. 3. if your doctor see no problem of muscle fatigue, it could be circulatory problem, under active thyroid. 4. could be nocturnal cramps. 5. advise of Physiotherapist and Ayurveda Abhyang (leg massage) are also useful clinical procedures. 6. start taking omega 3 fatty acids, and Vit.E long term therapy. | |
What causes soft painless lump on testicle?
hi i have noticed a lump just above my left testical its soft and painless to touch but has doubled maybe trebled in size in past month its around the tubes in my ball sack which are now painless to touch but they are same as they always have been on the right side and still have feelin on right testical | HI,Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your soft painless lump above left testicle,which has grown n tribbled in size in past months time and is around the tubes of the ball sack.1-I feel concerned that you are serious to know where from this soft painless lump comes above the left testicle? 2-In my opinion this left supra-testicular soft lump which grew 3 times in last month,with painless tubes on the left side,is of indirect inguinal hernia as it is supra-testicular and has grown around the tubes of your left ball sack which is painless to touch.2-a-Another possibility of Spermatocele /or epididymal cyst-but this is less as it does not increase 3 times in 1 months time , where-as the indirect inguinal hernia could grow 3 times -and is usually above the testes.3-I would advise Surgeons opinion-who would fix the diagnosis by USG/ clinical testing for indirect inguinal hernia-by cough test/.4-Any how your soft supr-testicular lump- is worrysome as else "strangulation risk of indirect hernia"-would increase.5-Hope this would solve your worry of the soft-painless lump above left testicle . 6-Wellcome to HCM for any more query. | |
What is the remedy for the pain in the tail bone extending towards the hamstring area?
Hello I fell on my back side two weeks ago while snowboarding. At first it just felt bruised around my tailbone area then the pain went to the back of my legs (hamstring area). I cant isolate the pain like I could if I had pulled something. It also hurts in the back of my legs when I cough. Should I see my Doctor? | Yes, you need to see a orthopaedic doctor as you might have a hamstring injury. If there is tear suspected by doctor then you need to confirm this by MRI. You will need rest, Pain killer like Brufen and compression bandage, Some time if tear is big then surgery may be needed. | |
How can a bruised lump between the eye and nose be treated?
My son, 17yrs, has a bump that is beneath the corner of his right eyebrow above his eye next to the bridge of his nose. It is tender to the touch and appears bruised. When I stretch the eyebrow up there is a clear knot in the center about the size of a dull pencil lead. Should we be concerned enough to visit er? My husband just list his job and our insurance. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have angular dermoid or some other lesion. Treatment of choice is surgery. You should go for excision of lump. Then go for histopathological examination. Ho for further treatment if needed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Should I be concerned about a lump under right armpit?
Hi, lm a 34 yr old mum of 3. Ive had some pain in the rightt side of my chest today, across my breast.Ive also had pins and needles, and a headache. Ive just found a pea sized lump under my right arm pit. I do try to check my breasts regular but lm quiet big chested and they are always quiet bumpy. Im on no mdication at present. Id appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks Tammy | Hi,Dear Tammy,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.-I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.-In my opinion-the right armpit lump,is mostly-a Furuncle of the hair-follicle.-You need not worry for any breast lump as such,though you would need clinical examination from your ER doctor or Surgeon- to rule out the breast-cancer.-Remedy-Your doctor would advise-a-tb-NSAIDs-b-Antibiotic for 5 days time would regress the lump.Hope this would help you to get normal health fast.Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day. | |
What is the cause and treatment for gas around heart?
I have sever gas around my heart causing my heart to pound when I lay down. Nothing seems to help except getting out of bed. This has been going on for a few weeks. I do have Afib but I am under a doctors care,medicated and doing well. What could this be? What can I do? I am unable to,sleep. | hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.IN fact your symptom of gas especially while you try to lay down may be repated to heart.Please discuss with your cardio.If it is ruled out then you may consult a gastroenterologist to consider Acid reflux.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. | |
What could be the reason for pain and bleeding near an arm implant?
i have the implant in my left arm i had it fitted in june and it was ok for a month or so and now ive been bleeding for 10 weeks and my arm around my implant really stings and i often get pains so sharp i lose all feeling in my arm and my implant seems to have slightly moved, i have experianced other problems such as headaches and extreme sleepyness to the point i have no control over going to sleep, i have no main medical history that is concerning i have suspected ceoliacs and hypermobile syndrome | Hi, It's quite possible that same plant get infected, get your X-ray done. have you suffer from fever? Consult nearby hospital as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
What causes sharp pain in the chest with fever?
I have a sharp pain that is on the left side of my chest. It is down near my lower rib. Hurts every time I breath and changes with the different positions my body makes. Last night I had a temperature of 101 with cold like symptoms (cough and sore throat, chills, fatigue) | Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are going through. 1. pain on the left side of your chest, near to your lower rib which hurts every time you breath and changes with different positions your body makes is suggestive for possible pleural effusion (pleuritis). 2. You are also reporting to have cold like symptoms with a temperature of 101 which are suggestive for a possible viral infection of your respiratory tract. 3. Pain on the left side might be also due to coughing (especially if heavy coughing). 4. I advise to go to ER for an immediate evaluation and specific treatment. For the moment, I advise to take:- OTC cold medications that would help ease coughing and pain- keep good oral hygiene- gargle with warm water and salt- take oral antiseptics- increase fluids intake- take more restWish fast recovery!Dr.Albana | |
Severe stomach pain, stomach tender to touch, loss of appetite, bloating. What could be this?
I am having severe stomach pain, my stomach is tender to the touch, no fever, don't feel like eating this as been going on for 2 weeks now, started with sharp lower abdomen and now it seams all over ,I have blotting also , my stomach feels like it is stretching, its better when lying down and knees up but I still have the pain | Hi and thanks for the query,The commonest cause of such symptoms is peptic ulcer disease or gastritis. A clinical review and a fibroscopy/endoscopy, involving insertion of a tube and visualizing the stomach and nearby structures could sufficient. the main cause of such symptoms is due to a infection caused by a germ called Helicobacter Pylori, which can easily be tested for. treatment involved proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid secretion and specific anti biotics.Other fucntional causes like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are also common causes. A review with a gastroenterologist will be most helpful Thanks and kind regards,Bain LE, MD | |
What causes lumps in the armpit and on the ribs?
Hi I have a lump in my left arm pit about 1inch by 1/2 inch that I get discomfort from and also suffer severe night sweats and sleep paralysis. I also found a lump where my rib cage meets which was said to be costochondritis. I suffer back pain allot these days but put it down to my job. I m 28 years old and a little worried it may be lymphoma. Iv had chest scans, blood tests etc and am awaiting a ultra sound for my arm pit. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some enlarged lymphnode or benign tumour. Enlarged lymphnode may be due to reactive lymphnode, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. Then take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health | |
Can Extenze be taken to treat Cocaine induced erectile dysfunction?
Is it safe to take extenze to counter cocaine induced erectile disfunction? My cousin claims he does this regularly. I have obviously discussed with him my concerns over the cocaine use, although Im concerned the combination of extenze will create a dangerous blood pressure state and I need some information to prove if my claim is true or false, thank you | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It contains unknown ingredients they have not studied in cocaine abuse patients. So please consult your physician before taking above drug. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
I was holding a pole on the bus and the driver made a sudden stop that made me yank on the pole to keep front falling. I felt a snap or pop on the top of my hand and it s tender to just the area and hurts when I try to lift something with weight to it. Is this a serious injury and what might have snapped or popped?? | it could have caused a bone fissure that needs an xray done to rule it out..do not worry but start with ice packs and rest..and get an xray done. | |
Was pregnant, aborted, have regular period, have mycrobacterium tuberculosis. Explain?
Respected doctor, i was pregnant for 2 times before 7 years and i aborted them..now i have regular periods,but iam not getting pregnant..so,i went to an infertility specialist and i was told that i have pco s and eggs are not being released..after some tests i was even told that have mycrobacterium tuberculosis in my womb like a small spot and natural killer cells are also active...can u please elaborate and explain my issue in detail..can i be pregnant in future??iam really worried.. | hello ramyana, i understand what you are going through ,it is very hard to accept for a women that she cant concieve through proper manner but u can concieve so dont loose your heart ,first u should know that you are having mycobacterium tuberculosis in which part of ur body? ,having regular periods dosent means that you are ovulating every month there is menstrual cycles which are regaular but without ovulation,and the next thing which you have talk about is natural killer cells ,these cells actually act as an enemy for your baby because these cells accept your baby as a foriegn body and they try to expell it as soon as possible from your body .so according to my advice u first go for your blood hormonal test then for an ultrasound and ur treatment for tuberculosis .this will definetely help you a lot ,and my good wishes are with you so best of luck and take care. | |
Have damaged tooth in the middle of sinus. Worried of getting extracted. What to do now?
I had a root canal on upper molar on a crowned tooth at end of 4 teeth bridge. I have had several crowns needing root canals but this one is in middle of sinus. Very low sinus on that side and I am so scared about having it extracted in future if need be because I cannot keep on redoing all my dental work. Who should pull tooth since it could leave a hole on sinus? I am very concerned | Hello and welcome to hcm, The damaged tooth in between the sinus has to be extracted based on the involvement and severity of sinus condition. You can visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding this. Also get the other treatments done. Maintain good oral hygiene too. Use soft-bristled toothbrush and desensitising toothpaste to brush your teeth. gET your teeth cleaned since chance of gingivitis is high in your case. Include vitamin-c rich food into your diet. Take care. | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Trying to conceive. Having painful irregular periods. Had unprotected intercourse. On Solaray Fertility Blend and prenatals
Im ting to get pregnant but I have painful irregular periods but they have been coming every month.my fist period came on april 12-19 and my most recent was may 23-29 I had unprotected sex the 24th,27th and the 31st. I really want a baby im 27 years old. Also my periods are only really painful the 1st and 3rd day other days are tollerable. Please help I need to knowhow to better my chances I am on solarrays fertility blend sp-1 and taking prenatals . | If your period is a 45 day cycle, the probable day of ovulation and consequently the day when chances for conception are the highest is 2 weeks before the day of onset of period. If intercourse happens to be on the same day or a day or two before of after, the chance of getting pregnant is highest. n your case, the possible of conception in this cycle are far fetched. Timing of sex is most important for conception to occur. | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain which radiates to back
I have been getting a pain in my chest area usually at night but lately it is sometimes in the day. Sometimes I can feel it move so I thought it was a gas bubble. I can usually drink a glass of water and start burping and it will help. Today it was also hurting in my back. | Hi....Welcome to healthcare magic..I understand your problem....I will advise you to take simethicone drug for gas relief..After taking this drug still you have problem than consult a physician for further diagnosis...Abdominal bloting cause heartburn problem...Please mention a intensity of chest pain...Detail history and physical examination give exact idea...Consult a physician for further diagnosis..I hope my guidance helpful to you...Take care. Thank you. | |
What causes sharp pin like prick pain in the middle of abdomen?
hi i have had sharp pin like prick pain in the middle of my right side abdomen the only relief i can get is putting pressure on it when i do the pain disappears then suddenly reappears about 30-60 seconds later. this has been happening for about 20-25 minutesany thoughts? | you could be having a kidney stone. I would suggest you have a Urine test and Ultrasound abdomen with KUB. If you need any further assistance feel free to ask again. Look forward to hearing from you. Take care. | |
Q. Will penis extender cause shortening of size instead of enlarging?
Hi doctor, I have been using high quality, highly rated penis extender for two days for 8 hours a day and no for the past three weeks now. Do these things really work? Is it possible to experience penis shortening instead of enlarging? A month ago, I was 7” but now I am almost at 7”. | Hello. I want to know the reason for which you are using a penile extender. Do you have a very decent size why you want to increase it further? It is like your height is 6 feet but you want it to be 6.3. Everything you do has got side effects. If not done properly can lead to trauma and hence shortening. Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Any other chronic illness? | |
Have nausea and pressure in abdomen after Appendectomy. Have low BP and dizziness. Suggestions?
I am having terrible nausea and pressure in upper middle abdomen after appendectomy 2 wks ago today. I did have truble having a bowel movement after surgery-almost 1 week after. It seems after that I could not eat regular meals and have only eaten very bland foods. I also have low bp and have had bouts of dizziness . I saw my GP on thursday and she sent me for a cxr and abd. xray which were ok...should I be concerned? | Hi, Welcome to HCM Sometimes your body system takes a longer time to recover. Since you have normal investigation reports you need not worry, do not take stress, try to relax and concentrate on recovery. To have normal bowel movement keep yourself properly hydrated, try to resume to normal life, take fiber rich food and laxative with a glass of milk at bed time. Antacids will help the bloating feeling get better. Take small quantities of food 3-4 times, take vitamin and mineral supplements. Avoid spicy oily food. Dizziness and low BP are due to weakness and low HB%, haemoglobin levels in your blood. You will recover soon, You need rest. However if you feel too low do contact your treating doctor. Take care. | |
What causes heart palpitations?
I have been having heart palpitations on an almost daily basis. Yesterday I had one so bad, it made me cough and I got a bit disoriented and couldn't talk right. I had an US done on my heart earlier this year. I do have mild tricuspid regurgitation and mild mitral regurgitation. Could my heart palpitations have anything at all to do with these daily heart palpitations even though the docs say both these regurgs are normal. | mild regurgitation of valves are normal finding of 2d echo cardiography so palpitations are most like not caused by it in your casepalpitation is a feeling .....it can be a normal fast heart rate(sinus tschycardia)or dangerous fast heart rate (arrthmias)i would like you to go fora normal ecg a holter(will record your beats for 24hours)and a tread mill test as any abnormal heart beat will become evident during test get your thyroid profile doneanxiety and smoking can also cause it so in case you r a smoker give up smokingand try to relax nd lower anxiety levelsthank you | |
Suggest treatment for body pains while on medication for thyroid, cholesterol and bp
Hello, I am a 54 year old woman who at present suffer with depression, I have an underactive thyroid and high blood pressure, I also take medication for high cholestral, for the past couple of months I have been suffering aches and pains throughout my body and am having difficulty walking due to pain, I feel tired all the time and and find it difficult to get out of bed due to pain, my other problem is sweating which is embarrasing as the sweat runs down my face constantly, while browsing the net I found that my symptoms may be due to fibromialiga, should I consult my doctor as at the moment I feel I cant go on with this much longer. Regards Aileen | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you might be having post menopausal syndrome. After menopause, there are a lot of hormonal changes like low estrogen, progesterone etc. All these changes can cause similar kind of symptoms. So better to first consult gynecologist and get done hormone levels to rule out hormonal imbalance. You may need hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Another possibility is vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 deficiency. So get done blood levels of these vitamins and if deficiency then you will need supplements. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes numbness with shooting pain in left arm?
Hi, I ve been trying to get to sleep tonight but I ve got a continues numbness in the middle of my left arm between my shoulder and my elbow. When I lye down I tend to sweat and it feels like the pain is shooting to my head and neck making me feel dizzy and lightheaded. It s really concerning me as I ve never felt like this before and I have to tend to sit up because the pain gets much worse when I m lying down. | Hi,Thanks for your query.All your symptoms are suggestive of Cervical disc disease with radiculopathy (pressure on nerve roots).An MRI scan of the cervical spine diagnoses the condition.Treatment includes 1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief. 2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist. 5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.6. You can avoid using a pillowI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
Skin rash, itching all over the body. Taking Levocetrizine. Tried alternative medicine. Diagnosis?
I am facing issue of skin rashes since the past 4-5 years. I get itching on my body, especially back of the shoulder, hands, thighs; and wherever I itch, that place on the skin becomes red and gets a bit swollen. To overcome the same, I have to take Levocetrizine tablets every 3-4 days. The frequency of taking the tablet varies depending on the season(less tablets in winter, more in summer). I have tried allopathic, homeopathic and ayurvedic medicines for permanent treatment of the same, but to no avail. Once I visited a homeopathic clinic for a free consultation for hairfall, and they detected "Seborrheic Dermatitis", however I did not go ahead with any treatment, hence not sure whether that is actually the case or not. Age: 28 Sex: Male Other problems: Allergic rhinitis since a long time, sensitive skin & lowoverall immunity. Residence: Vadodara, GUJARAT, INDIA | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Your history suggest you are suffering from allergic rhinitis(AR) and dermatitis. Avoid allergens, Can continue wit levocetrizine every night one tab and apply topical steroid for the lesion that will help you. For AR can take mometasone nasal spray. If severe wit AD, then can get done skin prick test to find the allergen and immunotherapy can be given for complete management which cover for both AR and AD. Have proper sleep, plenty of fluids, nutritious diet with required calorie and regular outdoor exercises for your wellbeing. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management.Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.Wish you good health. Take care.RegardsDr.Lohit | |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful shoulder
Hi. I have always had problems with my right shoulder and when I was between 18 months about 8 I dislocation it 9 times. It s always been sore when I do excerise or stretch it in a certain way but recently I can t even carry a back pack without it being sore and swollen for a couple of days and I can t lift my arm above my head without it being sore. I wondered if there s anything I can do to help improve it or if it s worth going to see my gp | Hi there.It is possible you have developed Rotator cuff tear or arthrosis. Avoid lifting or moving the arm about. Use a shoulder immobiliser and consult your Orthopaedic surgeon as soon as possible as arthroscopic repair may be indicated in a tear. | |
How to treat neck stiffness and swelling due to wearing bulletproof vest?
I had what started out as neck stiffness, this was after a 8 hour shift wearing a bulletproof vest (very heavy) I thought I just strained something. Over time now my glands are very swollen all the way around the front under the chin. Worst of all now I can't swallow without intense pain. | it looks to me that you had neck muscles sprain. this can happen when your muscles has to work hard or sudden jerk at your neck. my suggestion to you is that first avoid any sudden movement of neck. apply local heat either warm water bag, moist towel with warm water. you should also take muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz. Apart from this you can also apply local ointment such as Diclofenec gel. I hope York pain will be better in next two to three days avoid very cold temperature as it tends to prolong stiffness .take care. | |
My doctor ordered an ultra sound for both breasts after my mammogram showed density in my right breast and a nodule in my left breast. I am 80 years old and went through surgery for uterine cancer and subsequently chemo in 2010. I didn t finish my chemo at the oncologist s suggestion as it was doing a lot of damage to other parts of my body. I worked until my 80th birthday and retired, not because I wanted to but because my health just wouldn t let me continue. I just don t know if I can handle having cancer again. What percentage of dense breasts and nodules are cancer? | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion, high possibility of cancerous nodules. Reasons for this1. Known case of uterine cancer2. Not completed chemotherapy as advised by oncophysician.3. Old age is the risk factor for spread in breast.So I advice you to get done biopsy of the nodules and rule out malignancy. So first get done ultrasound and than giided biopsy is required in your case to rule out malignant breast nodules. | |
Suggest remedies for severe fever with joint pain
I started taking Feburic 40 mg since yesterday. Today I have a fever of 100.4 F. I also have nausea and loss of appetite.I have pain in the joints too. My uric acid is 7.Please advise whether I should discontinue the medicine. Previously I was taking Zyloric 100. I took one tab. a day for the last 4 months but my uric acid levels remained unchanged. Please help me I have DM and HT and am taking medicine for cholesterol too | Hi, It can be an attack of arthritis.As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required including ultrasound and X-ray.Do a CRP also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Is taking prophylactic antibiotic cefepime and udiliv safe for congenital choledochal cyst?
I have got 4mnths old baby girl who had congenital choledochal cyst for which she has been operated at the age of 34days following which she had 2 episodes of cholangitis. her doctoe suggested prophylactic antibiotic cefepime and Udiliv for a long time. her LFT is deranged and her liver is enlarged and firm. Could you please tell me how long we should give udiliv and antibiotic and wheather it is correct treatment or not. Thank you Dr.payel mukherjee | generally choledochal cysts treated by surgery implies cure of the same. when bile duct is connected to the bowel by surgery and it is draining well, there is no need for udiliv or prophylactic antibiotic. however when there is narrowing at the connected site, there can be fever and poor drainage which necessitates antibiotic and udiliv. I would advice you to be on regular follow up with your treating doctor to know when to stop these medications. | |
What causes abdominal lumps?
I have a strange lump from my belly buttong to my lower breast. It travels at an angle from center to right hand side of me. It started to hurt by touch about a week ago. It is about the size of a normal pencil, if i stretch my arms high it can be seen, and can be felt even through a shirt | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns. Such a long and strange lump going from the umbilicus to the right breast, of the size of a pencil can be due to idiopathic Phlebo-thrombosis of the vein.There is no known reason why does this occur, but is common only in females hence connected to the hormonal effects.The treatment is non-specific in the form of local Thrombophob ointment, Anti-inflammatory medications. No need to add on antibiotic unless there is strong inflammation or chance of pus formation.Do not fondle the area.Do not massage this.Get an ultrasound and color doppler to get the proper diagnosis. | |
What could recurring, sudden feeling of spinning, nausea and feeling hot suggest?
Last night I woke up in the middle of the night feeling like the room was spinning around. All today I have gotten the same feeling. If I move my head, stand up, lay down, anything, I feel like the room is spinning and I am extremely naseous and hot. | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It is called the vertigo, the reasons may be the infection of the internal ear, hypertension, diabetes, or some changes in the brain. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.R.I. for confirmation. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms ranitidine, and cinnerzine till the diagnosis is established. Take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. | |
Suggest remedy for hair loss,thinning and itching in scalp
Hi Doctor. Am having hair loss problems from college days. So my treatment was with trichology clinic and i continued the treatment for 4 to 5 years. I dont know how to judge a product and so i cant explain u the stage at tat time. But okay with their shampoos and oil. Frequent icheness and hairfall continued.So i went to loreal paris brand shampoo and some stylishing serum suggested by hair stylist along with hair spa a month once. And an year went on tat even am facing the same issue. My hairs are getting very thin. Icheness in scalp and oily secretion in head - next day of headbath.Really pissed off and frustated wat to do. Am not facing any health issues and also am not under any medications. And also adding to this the last two months am working in night shift. Even many guys are so lean than me who dont have tat much nutrition but they have really a good textured hair. Why the thing is happened really to me. Please take this to the atmost care and reply me asap. Hair fall is more. Scalp started getting visible. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement. 4. Other treatment options are topical Minoxidil and mesotherapy done by a dermatologist. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. | |
Suggest treatment for chronic cough
Any suggestions for a chronic cough. The cough started 7 weeks ago and became much worse 10 days ago. It is a non-productive, persistent, severe cough. Promethazine DM, Tussin DM, Flonase, Mucinex and Azithromycin and Zyrtec were prescribed by an urgent care physician 4 days ago and has not had any effect. | thanks for posting your query to hcm.chronic cough could be allergic or infective in etiology . ingestion of antibiotics and antiallergic medication is not effective if you have taken without confirm diagnosis .you should first find out the cause of cough and then treat accordingly .I suggest you to investigate for radiological examination of chest , complete blood count , and sputum culture examination and sputum for gram stain and AFB stain . all this test will help you to decide treatment plan as there are different treatment protocol for different condition . you can consult a respiratory and chest physician for complete evaluation of case .hope it will help you | |
What causes itchiness around scrotum/groin area?
i am male 29, i got itch around my scrotum and groine the area covered by hair, In addition, at the part where my pines and scrotum touched each other the color is changed like burned skin or scar and the size is expanding since started i have no idea whether it is STD or noti've sweat in the area | HelloSince ,how many days ,you are having this itching.As you mentioned that , is it due to STD?Without VDRL test,physical examination and complete history ,it is very difficult to say ,whether this itching is due to STD or not.However , such type of itching may be due to ,these possibilities , these include:1 Unhygienic care , since there are so many hairs ,if proper care is not taken ( poor hygiene ) may develop itching ,so wash this area with mild degree antiseptic solution or soap.2 Eczematous dermatitis may be the next reason , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination.3 Lice may be the another reason ,because this is most prone area for development for lice . Wash this area with permethrine soap .In my opinion consult a dermatologist and get his opinion as physical examination is important.Good luck. | |
Q. I have a 5 months baby (cesarean) and got pregnant again. Please suggest the way to abort.
Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have a 5 months baby (cesarean). The baby and I are fine. From day one, he is fit. There is no health issues since his birth. And I did not have any health issues after delivery of our first baby. I got pregnant again, and it has been a month now. Please suggest a way to abort. Please help me if a pill can abort this time. | Hi. From the information you have provided, it looks like you have an unplanned pregnancy. I am not sure about the reason why you do not want to continue the pregnancy. Even though spacing pregnancies is advisable, it is not a hard and fast rule. You can continue this pregnancy safely if you have planned for two children. If you have a good support system, you can take care of your first kid and also take care of this pregnancy. In the event of not continuing the pregnancy, there are medical and surgical options to end the pregnancy. But you need to see a doctor, have a scan, and then the doctor will suggest the best method for you. Taking over the counter medication (OTC) from a medical store may not be safe for you. Please give a serious thought about following a reliable method of birth control to avoid this situation in the future. All the best, Hope I have cleared your doubts! | |
Is asthma related with cough, sneezing and sore throat?
Hey. I'm having a normal cold. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat. My mom wants me to take my asthma medicine as a solution. I want to be sure whether I should take it or not because I haven't had asthma problems for a few years now and ever since learning about overdosing and abusing prescribed drugs in school I want to make sure I'm only taking what medicines I have to | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Coughing, sneezing, running nose and sore throat alone do not need asthma medications. They can be due to other causes like rhinitis, sinusitis, infections, etc also.2. If you also have wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, breathing difficulty or fast breathing along with above symptoms, in that case I would think of asthma first.3. If you do not have symptoms mentioned in 2, I would suggest you levocetirizine, a cough syrup, steam inhalation and warm saline gargles.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish you the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. | |
Suggest prognosis of invasive squamous cell carcinoma with wide excision
A biopsy for a bump in the middle of my back came back invasive squamous cell carcinoma. A wide excision is scheduled for 12/9. My question: Should the fact that it's "invasive" affect the removal procedure? Dr is proposing a wide excision. Am wondering if this should be addressed using MOHS Surgery? How exactly does "invasive" affect prognosis? | Hi,Thanks for writing in,An invasive tumor is one which has infiltrated to surrounding tissues. Such a tumor requires wide excision and a margin of healthy tissue is also removed at surgery. This will ensure that the margins are tumor free and there is less scope fr micro invasion of the cancer.From the prognosis point of view, this might be a slightly advanced or aggressive cancer and requires a planned treatment and management. You should be completing dedicated treatment and follow up with the doctor regularly. Mohs surgery might be discussed with your doctor depending on the extent of the cancer. Please do not worry. | |
What could difficulty in speech only during conversations indicate?
i m 34 years old, feeling difficulty in speaking when interact with someone or talking on phone, but when i speak in alone i dont have any difficulty, to talk with someone my mouth doesn t open properly and almost have to force my jaw to speak, what is it? | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have social phobia. In that case, you should take antidepressant like paroxetine after psychiatrist consultation. You also need exposure therapy. That would help to decrease anxiety symptoms while facing people. You can try few relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise that would keep you calm and relax. Thanks |
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