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How are intramuscular hematomas treated?
Hi, 6 months ago I went to the hospital and turns out I have an intramuscular hematoma. The doctor said it was small and to leave it be so it will shrink on its own. I ve gotten many ultrasounds and an MRI but they won t do anything further about it. The pain stopped after about a few months but lately the pain has been throbbing at random times during the day and I have a feeling it means something is wrong. Should I do anything about this? | Hello, Generally, hematoma will resolve by itself. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery. If size persists, it has to be drained under ultrasound guidance. Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes saw dust like taste when suffering from pancreatic cancer?
My brother in law has pancreatic cancer. Prior to treatment he said everything tasted like sawdust? The doctor said it was a fungal infection but nothing has helped. I think it is because of the high bilirubin levels? Your thoughts and treatment please | High bilirubin levels will not influence taste. Fungal infections of the tongue may do so. However the more serious situation is the pancreatic cancer which has high rate of mortality and poor prognosis. | |
Are pain and swelling in the left knee after an injury a cause for concern?
I had a car accident two weeks ago and sustained an injury to my left knee. I have had xrays and an MRI which have all come back relatively normal. The MRI report said there was a low grade sprain of the ACL. However, the pain is not getting any better and my bruising and swelling is still present. I am just wondering if the MRI didn’t pick up on some other internal damage to my knee? | Hello, Kindly review with the doctor, you might be needing for repeat investigation as the tear might have extended. Better to consult the concerned doctor again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASIF, General & Family Physician | |
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 --> | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in armpit
I have 2 very large painful lumps under my left armpit'and 4-5 smaller lumps under my right armpit,,they r extremely painful,I can not keep my arms down along my body and I can not raise my arms above my shoulders,,please help!!can't c my Dr.till 2mor :( | Hi, they could be lymph node swellings.I suggest you get yourself examined by your GP or a Surgeon and let them decide what it is and what should the further management be.It could be Lymphadenopathy or Hidradenitis suppuritava.Get it evaluated and then proper treatment can be started.Take care,Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. | |
What causes pain and red mass area in tailbone?
I am a 32 year old male who 2 days ago started noticing my tailbone was hurting. When I checked it out there is a red mass area in my butt crack on the left side of my tailbone. I don t know what it is and don t know if I shouldgo to the drs? Do u know what it could be? | Hi, If it is at your anal opening then it might be piles or hemorrhoids. If it is located away from the opening the it needs to examined only then even a probable diagnosis is possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Is it normal to have abdominal pain after stopping amethia?
I have been taking Amethia (seasonal package) birth control for a week shy of 2 months. This is the time of the month I would normally have my period and while now on my honeymoon I had sex for the first time and I have some concerns. Is lower abdomen pain normal for this scenario? Its similar to cramps I would have on my period. | HIThank for asking to HCMThe post coital pain is very likely in your case if have taken the birth control pills then it could be bit high in intensity, and this will be subsided without the medicine nothing to worry about this, have nice time. | |
What causes mental disorder?
I am a 36 year old female and suffering with fear like feeling and sometime when the fear is high i feel very thirsty and under such situation my BP is normal but doctors feel that i am acting.Kindly let me know what this situation means.this is since from many years.i am a doctor by profession.i had met a psychetrist and i am using tab.Clonam-IR 0.25 AND tab.Ventab DXT.25.Kindly let me know my problem.thank u. shilu. | HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have anxiety disorder or dissocative disorder. May be due to some stress or work related issues, you have anxiety disorder or dissociative disorder. In that case, you need continuous treatment with antidepressant and that would help to control these symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks | |
Q. What is causing pain during sex at a particular spot inside vagina?
Hello doctor, Whenever my fiance has been having sex recently (the past few days) it has been painful. I can feel a certain spot on the right inside of my vagina that when he hits it while going in feels like a knife stabbing me in that spot. After he is fully in and going, it does not hurt. It is just the initial insertion hitting that point. I can literally pinpoint that it is like two inches up inside on the right side. And after sex, when I go to the bathroom it is always tinted red. I thought this was because I had just gotten a new implant in my arm a few weeks ago and I was getting used to it but now I am thinking the blood is coming from a cut or something. I am just wondering what this spot could be or what it is at all? | Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. You seem to have Progesterone implant. There may be a slight change in the mucus quality due to these hormones, rendering it thicker, hence less lubricating. There may be a small crack or tear (due to sexual activity) due to inadequate lubrication. In my view, you should avoid sexual activity for a few days and allow it to heal. Vagina heals pretty fast, so if the problem does not subside in two weeks, it is better you allow a doctor to have a look to clinch the exact diagnosis. | |
What is the cause and solution for a distinctive loud squishing sound on knee?
I have a very distinctive loud squishing sound coming from one of my knees. I have just started exercising again and now I have some discomfort around the front lower part of the same knee joint. Do I have tendon issues? - I have been taking anti inflammatory tablets and motoring on. Is this wise and could I be doing serious damage | Hi You have loud squishing sound from one of your knees and have discomfort in the lower part of the same knee . In my opinion this sound is not normal and you might be suffering from a condition called Discoid Meniscus. I suggest that you get an ultrasound / MRI of the knee for complete diagnosis. | |
What causes sharp pain at base of thumb joint?
I have sharp pain in the base of my left thumb joint when I exhale. Would this be arthritis? I am 45 year old female (left-handed), ride bikes for longs periods of time and use computer phone a lot. The pain is very distinct just after I breathe deep and exhale. Thank you | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is most likely arthritis. But how it is related to exhalation I am fail to understand. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Diacerine, glucosamine and hot fomentation is useful. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
How to determine the cause for bile leak infection?
Husband had gall bladder out. Then got bile leak infection, ercp wouldn t work, pancreas too inflamed. Received 3 drains one for bile, one in the drain to divert bile and overflow, they stopped and then started again, could this be the cyst on the pancreas leaking, That cleared he is unable to eat. Has severe pacreatitus. What s next? If it is cyst draining into drain is this ok | hi.it is best if your husband do a follow-up consult with your doctor, preferably a surgeon. is it a psuedocyst in his pancreas? it is best if you ask your doctor, if it is possible for a surgical management in his case. i'm not sure what kind of pancreatic cyst your husband has, but there are a lot of surgical option for his case, especially when his problem is recurring. hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
Could headache and loss of memory be due to excessive masturbation?
Hope you doctors are well and doing good. I am a student of B.sc Computer Science from Lahore. Doctor my problem is weakness due to "Hand Practice", ejaculation of sperms with hand. I know this is very bad for my health and sex power but some time i can't control my self. So, there are also some aftershocks, I am feeling pain in my backbone all day long. I am feeling pain in my head, headache. I am loosing my memory. I can't concentrate with my study as long as it requires. And last thing that i can't tell my family about this shit. And also can not afford the expences of medicines ot test but a little bit as i am alone in this metter. Hopefuuly i found this site and also writting you that may God use any doctor from this site to save my rest of life, from sin or disease. hope you'll reply me as soon as possible. | Hello, Masturbation is not bad. It is normal, natural and never unhealthy if done within limit. There are no aftershocks. Your problems could be due to something else. Therefore I suggest consulting a physician for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand | |
Suggest treatment for high BP
I am fifty years of age and marred for last twenty years I am patient of high blood pressure for the past twenty years I am taking medicine Amlovas 5mg in morning and Losacar 50mg in the evening. I am having a sex problem from last two years I am not having proper erection if once in while if it happens I will discharge with in one minutes All my blood reports are normal .Kindly suggest me what medicine can I take with my BP medicine to have a normal sex life. | 1. There is a wide variety of anti hypertensive drugs available today and the choice will depens upon:. The tolerance of the patient to the drug,i.e. how the patient responds and the side effects. . The individual choice of the doctor. . The cost of the therapy - what the patient can afford.2. In middle aged hypertensive patient, beta blockers are the first line drugs but side effect include: dry cough, supress libido ( erectile dysfunction), broncho spasm. 3. If your blood pressure is not controlled with the highest dose of drug, combine either with a calcium channel blocker or an ACE inhibitor. 4. Since you have a long history of high blood pressure, thus:. Check with Lipid profile. Stress test and if necessary coronary angiography. . Check urine for micro albuminuria. | |
Suggest alternative of Zeptol for fits
Good evening, My mother useing this Zeptol cr 400 mg recetnly as per doctors pricription, but she is feeling not so well after useing this medicin. Doctor said it is for fits, but she told us she is getting too much week and unable to write any thing due to more shevering. Please advice.Krishna | Hello Krishna!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Her situation could be related to Zeptol adverse effects, but I would recommend excluding other possible causes first, before coming into this conclusion. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests: - a complete blood count- carbamazepine plasma levels- kidney and liver function tests. It is also necessary to closely monitor her blood pressure values. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida | |
in my younger age up to 5 years i was very fair but when i grow up my skin tone get darker and darker now its fully dark because i was suffered from asthma problem so i on took many heavy dose drugs,is it affect our skin tone,how should i get rid of this ,i am a male and i am 28 years old,please offer me a solution,i feel very guilty,when I seeing my earlier stage photos no one accepting me,please help. | hello and welcome to healthcare magic,as you go older the layer of the skin is added so this in natural but as you are asthamatic and have steroids so this can also affect your skin colour as this is a sideffect of it.take vitamin e and vitamin b complex to counteract this,take care | |
Q. Can I take Gaba plus tablet for lower back pain?
Hello doctor, I had driven the car for almost 1700 km in the five days duration. From last week onwards I am getting lower back pain on the right side. Today I visited the local orthopedic. They suggested to use ECT Forte tablet twice a day and Gaba plus containing Gabapentin 400 mg and dosage is one tablet after dinner. Is that Gaba plus tablet safe to use for lower back pain? Kindly suggest. | Hello. Yes, Gabapentin is pretty safe. The usual side effects are that you might get some dizziness for the first 2 to 3 times that you took the tablet. Also, nausea and vomiting are other common side effects. But overall it is a safe tablet to take. So, I would advise you to continue the treatment. You would also need some physiotherapy once the pain settles down. | |
Suggest treatment for twitching in toe,weakness in arm and back pain
I have low thyroid along with back, hip and pain all over. I also twitching in my middle toe. I am on levothyroxine .025 mg daily. I am nervous because I am having pain and also so weakness in my left arm. Back pain is all over with buttocks and hip pain. I know this is a lot, but can someone help? | Hello,I understand your concern and would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:- A resting ECG- Blood electrolytes- Complete blood electrolytes- Thyroid hormone levelsA brain CT scan may be needed if the left arm weakness persists.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Aida Quka | |
Q. I have suffered with tuberculosis(Koch's disease)last year. Now I am getting the same disease back.
Hi, I was suffering from tuberculosis (Koch's disease) a year back which got cured. And now I think, I am getting the same disease back. What should I do? | Hi. Revert back with the reports to a general medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain under the shoulder blade and armpit
I am having pain on the lower right side under my breast. The pain is also felt on the right back under my shoulder blade and under my arm pit. The pain under my breast feel like a muscle spasm and it awakens me from my sleep. I had the pain before went to the dr and was told it was a bladder infection but then the urine test did not affirm that. The pain went away but not it has returned 2x as painful. | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your pain may some kind of chest infection specially if you're having fever. It can be confirmed by x ray chest PA view. You are likely to benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief, antibiotics to control infection and becomplex to recover from disease.Second possibility is muscular pain. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
What causes lack of appetite despite giving Practin-En syrup?
Hello doctor I m from India last month my doctor recommend practen EN for 1 month...my child use to eat very nice ven I started Di s medicine... After 1 month I stop Di s medicine again she stop eating her food...should I start again practen EN...plz do help | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.2. Development of a kid is as important as or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more aliquots per day.4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed her calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants (like Practin or Cyproheptadine) on long run as they may cause drowsiness.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What is the cause for feeling chest hurt and tighten?
My daughter is 16 years old and went to the pediatric doc because she was feeling her chest hurt and tighten. The doctor gave her an inhaler and took an EKG saying that it is something to do with her mucuous plug. Can you tell me how serious this is? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your daughter's situation and problem. Possibility of bronchitis is more in her case because of doctor's description regarding mucus plug. No need to worry for heart diseases. Bronchitis is due to infection. It causes inflammatory reaction in airways and so mucus plugging occur. It is easily treated by antibiotics, mucolytic and expectorant drugs. All these are needed to remove mucus plugging. Inhalers are also needed to control inflammation. So discuss about these drugs with your doctor because this will fasten the recovery. Don't worry, she will be alright. No need to worry for bronchitis as it is easily treatable. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. | |
What causes pain in chest?
Periodically I get pains in my chest just below my breast plate radiating through my back. At the same time I have pains up my neck to my jaw and ear on the left. I have checked my blood pressure during these times and it is around 160's over high 90's and at times 100's. I am on blood pressure medicine but still have spikes like this. Should i be concerned? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor about this fluctuations in blood pressure.You are already taking antihypertensive drugs still your blood pressure is not maintaining.So you will need ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) to rule out other cardiac diseases.You will also need additional antihypertensive drug to control blood pressure.Avoid excessive salt in diet. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain
Hi, For the last few months I am having these upper abdominal pains that includes bloody or red colored vomit, muscle cramps and spasms(very painful) and a lot of pain and discomfort, can you maybe assist me in what I can do about it?Thank youLeon de Villiers | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This is very natural that you should rush for an upper GI endoscopy. The treatment will solely depend upon these findings and ultrasonography. | |
What was the lump I had with a white stuff in it?
I had a lump, which I could not see but felt like a zit. So I scratched it and a hard thing came out then I squeezed it and some white stuff came out. Semi-Solid and no smell. Is that a cyst, boil or bite? No clood or clear anythign came out just the white stuff and not a lot but quite a bit. *blood | Hi,This is likely to be a sebaceous cyst. Keep it clean and dry and it should heal up and not cause any problems. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
Can masturbation cause fatigue and tiredness?
Hello Sir I am 21 now .. And i guess I have been masturbating almost daily from more than 6 years now .. I now Its makes me feel low and tired .. I want to get rid of it ... I just hope I am alright and it has not affected my sex Life in any way Coz sometimes I feel my viens of Scrotum balls tight and it makes me feel thats something is wrong .. Its only for 1 testicle and not both. ..Please help me | Hi, If you masturbate more than 5 times a week, fatigue and tiredness can occur. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What causes muscle pulling on off side of the breast?
The discomfort is off the side of my right breast. It feels like off and on something is pulling on a muscle (or maybe duct) . It is not a sharp pain, but it is there . The more I concentrate on it, the more often it occurs.I am an anxiety person. Any connection.? | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.We generally try to find out the exact cause of such pull in that region. Then i get an mammogram and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact location of the cause.In your case,there are 3 possibilities-POSSIBILITY 1. Soft tissue swelling- only the soft tissues around the region might have a slight swelling that may cause a feel of muscle pull.POSSIBILITY 2. nerve involvement- there may be a partial or complete straining of one of a nerve in that region that may cause such a feelingPOSSIBILITY 3.breast tissue,glandular involvement- there may be a blockage,swelling of glandular local tissues in the axillary tail of spence that is connected to the breast tissue.But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3,all have a good prognosis and you should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about. I suggest u to get an mammogram and a n mri done.Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.I dont think there is any connection between ur symptoms and anxiety. I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless. | |
What causes a lump on the upper left of abdomen?
I have a small lump on the upper left side of my abdomen. When I lay down I cant feel it. I can only feel it standing up. It doesn't hurt but sometimes I feel a pinch or pull from it and when i rub it my skin turns red. I have also lost 10-15lbs unintentionally in the last 6-8 weeks. | welcome to Health care magic.1.Your history suggest the possibility of the hernia / anterior abdominal wall defect.2.When standing there is a pressure effect - so contents bowel and omentum coming through the defect and goes back when pressure releases.3.Suggest an ultrasound scan sitting, lying standing and with cough - to measure the defect.4.Other possible causes is just your feeling. In any case get an appointment with your GP and get examined, get needful treatment and scans.5.Do not ignore - if its hernia complication / emergencies are expected.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
How long does it take for the stitches to dissolve in mouth?
I split my face between my nose and lip. I had 11 stitches outside and 8 inside. This happened on the 20th of December. I had the outside stitches taken out but the inside still remain. How long will it take for the stitches to dissolve in mouth and how should I care for the inside of my mouth? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you are asking about stiches if it is absorable it will start dissolving in two to theee month Have you have confirmed this with your doctor is it absorable ? Consult your doctor and go removal if it is non absorable .Hope this will help you | |
Q. What can be done to manage discomfort caused due to wisdom tooth eruption?
Hello doctor, I am getting wisdom teeth at the back of my mouth. Now I am 22. But I am teething and it feels uncomfortable. What to do to get relief from it? | Hi. Wisdom tooth eruption will occur periodically. You will feel pain and pressure in months. For relief, you may take tablet Brufen 400 mg twice a day for three days. Put oral gel Clinica (Chlorhexidine with Metronidazole) three to four times a day for a week in that particular area. And lastly that is most important, do saline water mouthrinses three times a day for two weeks. It will relieve the soreness of gum areas. Take a 1/4th teaspoon of salt in a cup of lukewarm water and do its rinses. | |
Can severe pain around the ribcage be a symptom of a bowel dysfunction?
I have been having horrible pain for the past 10 yrs. Have been to every Dr. You can imagine... Scope.. MRI and Catscan... Nothing can be found... My pain comes from my left side seems like under ribs up and across to middle under breast... Pain is unbearable... Wondering if this could have something with my bowels? | Hello, It may be due to pleuracy or vitamin D deficiency or herpes zoster or nerve root compression etc.Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
What are the signs of having torn & frayed tendon stump?
My husband has Severe supraspinatus and moderate infraspinatus tendinopathy with a large 1.5 cm anterior to posterior full-thickness tear of the anterior supraspinatus tendon with a markedly torn and frayed tendon stump. My question is does he has to have surgery or there is possibility he can do ok after PT. Thank you | Hi your husband is having full thickness supraspinatous tear.As it is a full thickness tear surgery is surely required in this case.Physiotheraphy can be helpfull but complete recovery and regaining of range of movement is not possible with just PT.Tear repair is required in such case. | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
Hi,I am taking clomid for the past 2 monthsGot periods for the 1 st month and the second month i didn't get my periods and its 60 th day even i have tested pregnancy test twice and its negative me and my hubby (we) are desperate for baby we r trying for the past three yearsis there is any possibility for me to be pregnant???????? | Do a serum beta hcg now and if it is negative, you can have withdrawl bleeding. Test for your tubal patency and a semen analysis. You could repeat clomiphene for a max of 4 cycles. Then you need to evaluate and reorient further. Hope it helped. Waiting to hear.Take care | |
How can back pain due to acid reflux be treated?
I am 26 years old, I have acid reflux and get a series of gas attacks. Currently I am experiencing pain in my upper left back, just under my shoulder blade. it is piercing and kinda feels like a bubble. It does not seem related to my breathing. It sometimes makes me feel nauseous but it passes as quickly as it comes. I am just over a hundred pounds and 5' 8". | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM.I think bloating, back pain, nausea and acid reflux need further evaluation to diagnose the underlying cause. This may be due to Peptic ulcer disease, non ulcer dyspepsia, GERD, liver disease or GB pathology. If you have associated lower gi symptoms, e.g. irregular bowel habit, pain in lower abdomen etc. that may be due to Functional bowel disease or IBS, giardia infection etc. My recommendations are-1. Cap Rabeprazole+ Levosulpiride once daily For 7 days.2. Plenty of oral fluid.3. Avoid empty stomach for more than 4 hrs in daytime.4. Frequent small meals rich in dietary fiber.Avoid carbonated beverages, smoking, alcohol and spices.5. Investigations-Complete blood count, urea, creatinine, electrolytes, LFT, amylase, lipase, fasting TSHStool for routine examinationUSG of upper abdomenYou should consult your local gastroenterologist for further evaluation.For any further questions, please write back to me directly.Regards,Dr. Kaushik | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for lung cancer
My father; 68 years old is having lung cancer.The pet scan results are as follows 1)No metabollically active recurrent primary colorectal malignacy 2)Multiple FDG avid right cervical mediastinal lymphnodal deposits seen 3)Presence of FDG avid metastatic bilateral lung nodules 4)FDG avid soft tissue mass in right lung lower lobe. New primary (bronchogenic) carcinoma with mediastinal invasion. Warrants histopathology correlation. He has imdergone 3 cycles of chemo with the following medicens Irinotecan 180mg, Leucovorin 400mg, Fluorouracil 400mg, Fluorouracil 2400-3000mg AND currently 1 cycle of chemo with the above + Bevacizumab 5mg I need to know if the treatment that is being undergone is effective or not? What next should be done? How fast will he recover as is having severe cough and at times also spit blood along with sputum? Will he recover from cancer? | Hello dear. I have gone through the details. In my opinion he is getting the right treatment. More over certain more molecular test(mutation analysis) needs to be done on biopsy tissue to know what kind of 2nd line drugs will work for him. So after 4 cycles of this regimen, your father will require again PETCT scan to know the progress,if doing well then same will be continued for another 2 cycles. Even after that still more treatment is there. Recovery will be slow as he is having high disease load. However, as this is a last stage disease, there will be only prolongation of life and complete cure is not possible. Hope i have made you clear. Take care | |
What causes discharge from wisdom tooth extraction spot?
I had all 4 wisdom teeth out, I know the bottom were impacted, but now 4 days later there is a bit of discharge from one of the extraction spots and I have a lump about the size of a quarter in diameter. I worry about infection and was never given any antibiotics. the stitches still haven't came out yet, so I don't expect healing to be quite complete. how do I know if there's infection? should I expect a few days to heal yet? | Swelling and discharge are all signs of infections, please do see your dentist immediately, so the appropriate medication can be prescribed. | |
How does baking soda help treat cancer naturally?
My mother is a 79 year old cancer patient, going through chemo finishing her last treatment 2 weeks ago..severe diarrhea and having to have rehydration treatments. Hemoglobin drops and has several pints of blood since the beginning. Now 2 pints of blood scheduled for tomorrow. I know nothing about nothing but I heard along time ago in Paramedic, sodium bicarbonate is helpful to patients.. all her doctors at this point want to give in mag and potassium...I like the idea of trying bicarb and baking soda. Your opinion please ? | Bicarbonate doesn't kill cancer cells, nor does baking soda. Sodium bicarbonate is only given in rare instances of electrolyte imbalance, in tumor lysis, etc. Potassium and magnesium are also given in electrolyte imbalance only. nothing to do with cancer. | |
Need advice to overcome feelings of guilt
i am 19 years old and had lost virginity two days ago i am not feeling too good also and not too bad but somewhere in my mind it feels that whether i did the right thing or not.A thinking of family values that not having sex before marriage and all that came into my mind and also thinking that is it a sin doing sex before marriage | Hello and thanks for your query.I understand your guilt and turmoil after having had premarital sex recently. Now, having premarital relationships and sexual contact is something which is an entirely personal decision. It depends on the person's cultural values and moral principles. So, I will not be in a position to tell you whether what you did was right or wrong.But I would advise you not to be hasty in any major decisions about your relationship or future partner. It's common to have infatuations and physical attraction at this age, bit you should ensure that you don't get carried away and make any irrational emotional decisions. If you are feeling very guilty or overanxious about your recent sexual encounter, then it would be a good idea to speak to a counselor or psychiatrist for professional advise and counselling to handle your guilt and anxiety.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist | |
When i dont masturbate over a week i feel pain in testis
when i dont masturbate after a week i feel pain in testis sometimes semen leakage while passing stole or at times before passing urine Do i need a proper treatment i had a herbal treatment 2 years ago for this problem . At that time it was swear but this time it just started and i got aware d. im 28 years old. Im phsically fine but this has started again. | Dear Khan, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. You are perfectly normal. Semen production is a continuous process. If you do not use it ie by means of masturbation or intercourse, it will be emmitted if you are sexually stimulated either by dream or watching porno or attractive persons. Hence do not worry about this. Reduce the interval of the sexual acts to prevent night emmissions | |
Can a high bilirubin cause fatigue and loss of appetite?
My daughter 28, weight 50 kilos height 1.55m has high bilirubin. Can this be the cause of her fatigue ? She is not on diet but eats very little. Sometimes she says that she is too tired to eat and just skips the meal or just nibbles on a biscuit. How can high bilirubin be reduced to normal? Thanks | Hello,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. i had gone through the data you have posted. Jaundice can be because of two causes Hepatocellular jaundice: where there is infection in liver so there will be raised liver enzymes as well as jaundice. obstructive jaundice: in this there may be obstruction to the drainage pathway fro bile so this causes raise in bilirubun levels. for differential we need to do complete liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. there will be fatigue in both of these conditions.kindly consult your nearest doctor for further evalaution of severity of problem and evaluation of etiology and management. for now avoid oil foods, give fruits and vegetables, soft diet, UDILIV 300 mgHope this helps. | |
Is skin grafting effective for cellulitis?
sir, my mom has cellulitis. though the swelling has reduced and the infection is under control, the skin around the infected area has not grown fully and she is still having pain. will a skin grafting be an effective solution and will it reduce the pain too ? | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Cellulitis wound has to be completely healed to think of skin grafting. Pain in the infected area suggests inflammation and needs to be reduced. I would suggest a culture and sensitivity of wound swab taken from the cellulitis wound to confirm negative infection. After that, you can go ahead for skin grafting.I hope I have helped you with this answer.Thanks. | |
What could a lump under the armpit be?
My daughter age 19 has a lump under her armpit. She was put on anitbiotice for a week and nothing happened to the lump. Now they are saying she needs an ultrasound. Where do I go to get this done? What could this be? She said in the last month it has started to get sore. | Hi,Dear,Good afternoon.Thanks for the query to my HCM online- clinic .I studied your query in-depth.I can understand your concerns.-In my opinion this sore lump,is -armpit-Boil/ furuncle with cystic contents-pus.-Advise-I would advise you to Consult a-ER surgeon and there is no need of Ultra Sound.Er Surgeon-who would treat it rightly by I & D-proper Incision and Drainage.-Alert-A review with ER-Surgeon for the steps to be taken with his advise is a must and urgently advisable in your case.-Hope this would resolve your worry-some query.Wellcome again to HCM .Have a good day. | |
Is pregnancy a possibility here?
hi my R.O size on day 11 was 16X17 mm. and i take hcg5000 shot on day 13 and having sex from day14 to day16.From day 1 to day 10 decdak half tab daily .From day 3 to day 10 siphene 100 twice daily and from day16 to day 30 duphaston tab. is there chance be pregnant | HiWelcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani I will be answering your concerns today. I needed some more information like, your age, results of tubal patency tests, semen analysis results to help you better. Assuming that you are less than 40 years of age, from your notes it is clear that, your chances of conception are about 40%. Wishing you good luckDr Rama | |
What are the chances of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse while on Primolut N?
I was on primolut n on and off to delay my periods from 26th july to 7th August. Missed a few doses and got periods from 8th August till 11th. Resumed primolut n from 12th of August. Had unprotected sex on the 13th of August. What are my chances of pregnancy? Can I take plan b? Should I continue taking primolut n? | Hi, If you have started with a fresh pack of Primolut from 12th & are taking it regularly without a break or irregularity in consumption time. You need not worry, you are fully protected, so need not take plan B. You should continue the Primolute pills regularly as prescribed & enjoy freedom from fear of conceiving. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale | |
Can Hydrocodone be taken along with Ibuprofen?
9 days post op foot surgery. Took prescribed hydrocodone w/acetaminophen 7.5 - 325 mg as needed for first 5 days then took only 200 mg ibuprofen every 4 - 6 hrs. Pain has increased somehat today and took two ibuprofen ~two hours ago. If needed, can I also take a hydrocodone pill now? | Hi, Yes you can take hydrocodone with Ibuprofen if pain is unbearable. Do not use it everyday as it has abuse potential. If the pain persist consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari, Psychiatrist | |
What could sudden, large, semi hard lump on upper buttocks with history of healed bruise in the area be?
My father is 60 years old he lives with me,he woke up this morning with a large lump,the size of a orange cut in two on his right upper buttocks close to the belt line,it isn't painfull I can push on it put he says it doesn't hurt,in feels soft at the surface like it should but when pressed on I feel a semi hard lump,the only clue I have is that about a month ago he fell on that same buttock,bruised it X-ray came out fine and it healed now out of the blue this,I'm stumped please help me decide what to do, sincerely Shannon | Hi ! Good morning . I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From the history of trauma, it seems that he developed a hematoma at that time, which did not resolve, and is in the way of getting organised. However, it can be firmly said only by a clinical examination. If I were your doctor, I would clinically examine him, stop all the blood thinning agents if he was on it after consulting his treating physician, go for a clotting profie and also advise a CT scan of the area if need be to be sure of the diagnosis before planning the management.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
How can a skin rash on thigh of my child be treated which causes pain when rubbed ?
hi...my son is 3 years old...at the back of his thighs he has a patch...somewhat like a rash...its not itching but when it gets rubbed then he complains of pain...there are no other symptoms of fever ,vomiting etc | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic. This could be a diaper rash or an infective rash.I advise you to visit a Pediatrician and get him examined.You should maintain good hygiene with his clothes and diapers. Your Pediatrician might give a steroid cream or an antibiotic cream depending on examination which can reduce the rash. Take care. | |
How can I get comfortable in Sacroiliitis ?
I was diagnosed with sacroiliitis and I have this horribly annoying feeling that my legs are being constricted, like there is a tensor bandage wound much to tight around them I also have sharp pains in my shoulders and hips. I am taking Celebrex for inflamation and pain. I was told to avoid walking and stairs. However the only time the pain and constriction is completely gone is while walking. The pain is tollerable but the feeling of constriction is incredible uncomfortable and makes sleeping and sitting impossible. is this constriction part of the sacroiliitis or is it possible the sacroiliitis caused by something else? What questions should I ask at my next Dr s appt.? How can I get comfortable? | Welcome to Healthcare Magic You could be suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis, or bamboo spine disease which is characterised by Sacroilitis, shoulder and spine enthesitis and arthritis. There is stiffness of joints in the morning which is relieved on movement. Swimming, Yoga are the best exercises to relieve the symptoms of this disease. Jogging is not recommended though. This is an autoimmune disease which can be associated with aortic insufficiency, eye inflammation. NSAIDs like Celebrex will give some relief though new drugs like Infliximab, Etanercept which are TNF antibodies work best. Kindly discuss your risks, management of risks, treatment options available for you. | |
What is the cause for vomitting and stomach pain with the swelling on the liver?
Hi, my daughter is 5 and half yrs old, and she is complaining wometting and stomach pain problem since last couple of days. my family doctor suggetsed urine test, but result is normal. doctor checked her yesterday and he said slight swelling on her lever. so he said these are the symptoms of jaundice. pls suggest | If she was clinically jaundiced a blood test would need to be done to check her bilirubin levels. The next step would be an abdominal ultrasound to look at the liver and bile ducts. | |
White substance in throat, have had tonsils removed. Used lemon water and allergy sprays. Why do I have flu?
I have this disgusting white stuff in the back of my throat. The only way I can get rid of it is to gargle with warm lemon water. It is so sticky-it hangs in my throat. It won t go up and it won t go down--it just hangs there. How can I get rid of it. The lemon water lets me spit it up in the sink, but that is the only way and then it is back in an hour or so. I have had this for almost a year. I have tried allergy sprays and decongestants. I have had my tonsils out-recently-nothing is helping. They put my on clindamycin-150 mg--I can never blow anything out of my nose. I don t know what to do. I have never had allergies before--I had this problem after having the flu last December. | you may have allergies or silent chronic allergic sinusitis and tonsilectomy o not helpneed to investigate for sinusitis and allergies after consulting ent and allergy doctor and it can be treated accordinglyi have treated cases like this | |
Is onion juice effective for hair regrowth?
Hello Doctor,How effective is Onion juice for hair regrowth?I am 33 yrs old and have lost a lot of hairs in the past 8 years, primarily due to frequent relocation and also it started with Jaundice (Hepatitis A) in 2005.No one in my family is bald. And all I can say about my hair is that it is present all across my scalp but density is low. | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you are male then this could be due Male-patron-Baldness, you can use "Minoxidile 5% lotion for local application apply this on scalp, hope this information helps, take care, | |
Can intake of energy drinks cause loss of erection in males?
Hello! My husband doesn’t have desire for sex, but even when he has, he is losing erection fast. It has been going like this almost for 8 months. My husband doesn’t drink any alcohol, but he drinks lots of energy drinks every day. Does energy drinks cause impotency? | Depends on the content of energy drinks. The ones containing high content of caffeine is not known to cause such an issues. I suggest we need to consider depression and related conditions. Consulting a psychiatrist is advised. | |
Can Zanocin syrup be safely taken for dysentery?
my daughter is 4 months old. she is suffering from dysentary for last week. initailly she was recommended nor metrogyl, which could not help improving her condition. now she has benn recommended zanocin syrup 2.5 ml twicw a day. is it safe for her. she is presently being fed on NAN 1 | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
11 yr, had gall bladder removed previously. Having pain in mid upper quadrant of GI tract, nausea, below normal CBC levels. Suggestions?
Hi my daughter is 11 years of age and has had some ongoing medical problems since October of 2011. They medical problems were elevated AST and ALT . She had previously had her gallbladder removed before these levels came about. We went to Mayo after several bouts of raised LFT s and she had an ERCP performed that showed her pressure to be over 100 (norm is under 40) she did end up with pancreatitis after the procedure in October 2012. She also had a spinchterotomy at that time for Spinchter of Oddi Dysfunction. Now her LFT s are in normal range. We are thankful for that. However, she still continues to have pain in her mid upper quadrant GI tract and cannot lean forward due to severe pain and nausea . Her ESR is 56, her CBC is 3.5, RBC is 4.3, Hemoglobin is 11.4, hematocrit is 33.8. She gained 10lbs in the last month after starting periactin and this was discontinued. She is 1% on the growth chart with a height of 4 3 and weight is 76lbs. Her ESR has been elevated for 3 months now and the GI doc cannot find where the inflammation is coming from nor can they explain why her CBC s are dropping below normal. Do you have any recommendations for us to look into? | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Has your doctor considered that maybe she has ulcerative colitis or maybe crohn's disease, a colonoscopy would be the best way to find out.I may be wrong in this,but it is the only possibility that I can think of that your doctor has not considered.I hope this helps. | |
How to treat a painful lump on the gum?
I have a gum problem. Near my wisdom teeth on the right side I have I bump. It is the normal color but it raises up. When I apply pressure there is pain, I have trouble eating. I have to chew a lot slower and it takes 3 hours to finish a meal. I was wondering if I should worry, or will it go away after a few days? And when? I wonder what the cause is, is it because I'm getting my wisdom teeth? | Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The lump over the third molar is because of the pericoronitis or pericoronal abscess(infection of the gum). consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out whether sufficient space is there for the tooth to erupt. If space is not there for the tooth to erupt then get the tooth removed, if space is there then get the gums covering over the tooth removed. you can also take a course of antibiotics. do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
What is the remedy for the bruise and swollen and tender vein from where the blood is drawn?
Hi, I gave blood 3 days ago, the nurse struggled to get my blood to flow properly so was unable to donate. I have a very large dramatic bruise and the vein is tender, also there is a small lump in the vein that blood was taken from. Should I be worried? | Dear madam,the vein is double punctured from one side to the other that causes leakage of blood in to the subcutaneous area which causes blueish discoloration on lump no medication is required except pressure bandage for avoiding secondary infection take some mild antibiotic and antinflamatory tablets please undergo clotting time and bleeding time test by lab any abnormality in these tests is present consult physician immediately | |
What does mild broncho vascular prominence mean?
My daughter is of 16 mnths i have done x-ray, Reports are as follows Mild broncho vascular prominenceIs this 1st stage of pnuemonia??Dr suggested me to get admission in hospital and they will give some doses through saline (glucose)I m totaly confused what to do please help me Thanks in advance. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Increased bronchovascular markings are seen in bronchitis or viral infection. It is not suggestive of pneumonia. It suggests inflammation. Normally, airways are black and not seen clearly on chest x ray. They appeared black on x ray. But due to inflammation, airway walls are edamatous and blood supply in adjacent vessels is also increased. So airways and vessels become prominent on chest x ray and hence it is known as prominent bronchovascular markings. So it is not first stage of pneumonia. It is inflammed airways. If your daughter is having severe cough, breathlessness, wheezing, fever, chest pain etc than admission is needed. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for diarrhea in a child
My son is 5 and half month old, having loose motion for last 7 days.. 7 to 8 times daily which is not usual for him. It s only water and no lumps in it. First it was yellow with mucous and later became green. Had stool exam .. Dr told lactose intolerance.. Started enterogerma yesterday ... Had fever before two days... Requesting opinion . | Lactose intolerance at 5 months of age could be due to an intestinal infection causing damage to mucosa and loss of Lactase enzyme function. Stool test will reveal Acidic pH. As for its management, put the child on lactose free diet for some time(avoid milk and milk products). Continue with Probiotics like Enterogermina, Give him Syrup Zincolife 2.5 ml once daily for 14 days. Also give a course of antibiotics in form of Syrup Oflox- Ornidazole complex. Give ORS solution so that he doesnt dehydrate and doesnt have electrlyte imbalance in the body. Once the acute condition subsides, reintroduce milk into the diet slowly. If he tolerates it, well and good. Otherwise keep him Off mil diet for a longer period. | |
What causes the body to go stiff & unresponsive?
My 6 month old daughter has a small patch of aplasia cutis on the top back of her head. she is an otherwise normal healthy baby.Yesterday she had an episode in which she threw out her arms, rolled back her eyes, went bluey/purple and was stiff and unresponsive. this lasted for approx 15 seconds, I did call an ambulance and when they arrived she was fine, no temp, alert etc. She did however then sleep for some time. Is it possible that this could have anything to do with the ACC? or just coincidental? Thank you | Aplasia cutis may be associated with some anomalies in the brain , which I would not like to highlight at this stage. An MRI brain must be done to rule out any underlying pathology. | |
Is mild caliectasis a cause for concern?
i went to urgent care yesterday and was diagnosed with mild right caliectasis. I did have kidney stones before, but the ultrasound showed no signs of urolithiasis. I was prescribed antibiotics because she thought I may have passed a stone. I do see my urologist at least twice a year.Should I be concerned? | HiUltrasound will not pick up stones in middle part of ureter and hence to assume that you have passed a stone without a CT scan is not advisable. Please get a CT scan done or contact your urologist earlier. | |
What causes body shaking and nervousness?
Hello my name is Verna My body feel shackee, weird, nervousiness and all I wont to do is sleep all day dont wont to eat any thing and everytime I get up I just feel so wierd that my body is going to collapse even when I take a bath to relax the muscle still feel the same what is this I never experience this before it happen last week on Saturday just tired | This can most probably be generalised anxiety disorder. Antidepressants like escitalopram have wonderful results in these cases in my personal experience. | |
What causes a rash on the buttocks of a child?
Our 6 1/2 month old daughter has what we thought was a diaper rash. However, there's an area on the bottom of each buttock that isn't going away. Is it possible that these are pressure sores? She just started solids 3 weeks ago. Could this be caused by her urine becoming more acidic? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
What causes twinge sensation in chest?
I have an occasional twinge in the center of my chest at the bottom of the chest bone. They occur about every two hours and last about one second. No other pain, shortness of breath, etc. It does not happen when I exercise on the treadmill, but rather when I am at rest. Should I be concerned | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, no need to worry worry for such twinge sensations in chest because you are not having chest pain or breathlessness or other alarming symptoms. But I would like to rule out any heart and lung pathology for this symptom. So get done ecg and 2d to rule out heart diseases. Get done chest x ray to rule rule out lung pathology. If all these are normal then no need to worry for this sensations. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension if you are having stressful life and be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
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 --> | |
Is it possible to take a flight in condition of breathing problem?
hi. my son, who is 1 year and 5 months old has bronchiolitis. he s wheezing since the past 2 days. He was prescribed solbutimol (10 puffs 4 times a day) and a steriod inhaler (2 puffs twice a day). we started the medication yesterday. He had a good sleep at night and had a bit of breakfast this morning. His breathing is better but still not normal. is it ok for me to take a 6 hour flight with him tomorrow? | bronchiloitis is the inflammation of the small bronchiols of the airway, it is a self limiting disease but can be serious of there is hypoxia , which means an oxygenation of less 94 in a child . bronchodialtors can be helpful .but traveling 6 hours with 35000 feets with low pressure can make the breathing difficult because the child has already narrowed airways because of the inflammation .I recommend not to fly | |
Does Oxyrute CD 500mg helps reducing varicose veins of the scrotum?
I am also a veterinary doctor aged 72 and recently,varicoceal of both testis have been developed and i am advised to have oxyrute CD 500mg twice a day for 15 days to get the varicose veins of the scrotum back to normal. I want to know whether this drug is effective and if so how it acts to reduce varicose veins of the scrotum | Hi, I'm sorry. It won't cure your issue. It can help decrease the symptom/complication to a few extents. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
How to get rid of the spot on leg like a bruise and a rug burn ?
There is a spot on my leg (3 inches below the knee, 1 inch to the right of the shin bone) it feels like there is a bruise and a rug burn, but there isn t any type of mark; it started today. About 2 weeks ago, I had the same pain at the middle & back of my thigh on the same leg. That pain lasted about 4 or 5 days. My husband is currently having the same pain on one of his legs; it started about 2 days ago. | Hi,I can understand your concern for bruise over right shin bone.Regarding the problem of bruises which we call medially as "purpuric or ecchymotic spots" is common condition seen due to multiple causes. To guide you elaborately- Bruise or the purpura is simply formed due to extravasation and collection of red blood cells from the vessels under the skin. This results in formation of reddish spots which we call as Bruise in simple language.There are multiple of factors causing extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels-1. Due to trauma to the small blood vessels of the skin.2. Due to some problem in the platelets ( the cells which prevents the extravasation of red blood cells from the vessels and forms the clot).3. Due to problem with the coagulation factors which helps in repair of the injury to blood vessels and helps in clot formation.4. Due to combination of all these factors.For the best part of the diagnosis there are simple tests of platelet function and coagulation factors done routinely in all the simple laboratories to rule out the exact cause of the problem. If these tests are normal then you can rest assured and relieve your tensions regarding the rash. Otherwise also if the test are abnormal then also can be very well treated without any problem.Take care. | |
What is the treatment for lower abdominal pain?
I have an intermittent pain in my lower right abdomen, always in the same spot. Sometimes I don't feel it for a day or 2, but when it starts, mostly toward evening, it is a sharp pain about every 30 seconds, and can last for a couple hours. It started about 3 weeks ago. | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having appendicular colic giving pain in right lower abdomen on same spot.Consult surgeon and get examined.Go for examination when pain is there so physical examination will give more clear clue about your problem.Meanwhile take some antispasmodic medicine like Meftal spas or Cyclopam as needed.Ok and take care. | |
What causes pimples near the scrotum and penis shaft?
I have what looks like large, 2-3 millimeters across, pimples on near my scrotum and penis shaft, in my pubic hair. I visted a doctor last January when this came up and he said it wasn t hsv and gave me an antibiotic and some kind of skin cream, used it but didn t finish as the 3 bumps I had then were gone. Now I have a few more in a different area. There is no pain, itching are other sensation around them or before they show up, and when I popped one clear fluid came out, but filled up and came back the next day. There are no other symptoms and I feel normal, just concerned. | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: I think those are not furuncle but sebaceous cysts.Explanation: If it is not itching/hurting then it is not furuncle/boils. I think those are sebaceous cysts which are harmless unless you meddle with it. So, please do not rupture and leave it like that, if it is visible and causing cosmetic problem you may visit dermatologist for its removal. Hope this will help you. Please do let me know if it helps, | |
i have this neck related problems like chronic
i am working in a bpo as transcriptinist...i have this neck related problems actually when i twist my neck i feel pain...mostly on the right side but sometimes on left side,,,pain not moving down to neck...but sometimes back pain upper and lower back not moving down to hands this neck pain this is there from the last 6 to 7 months in between two times i met some docts and they gave pills for 1 week and at that time it get cured but after sometimes it again starts....no pain in wrists... especially when i sleep and get up..it is more...and when i continuous sit near computer for 2 hours..what should i do for this...is there any permanent solution. right now i am not taking any medication...like i said the pain is not severe...so i am just carrying on....but i feel it is something like chronic or it may lead to something.. | This is most likely due to cervical spondylosis. Pl.avoid using pillow while sleeping, Move you neck in all direction fully after every 20 minutes and press your hands against the head as well as. If it still bothers you than seek opinion of Ortho. surgeon. Dr G.S.L.Gupta , F.R.C.S. Ortho.surgeon | |
X-ray shows scarring in lung. Have scratching lung pain. Tight chest. Fluid on lungs? Possibility of COPD?
Xray says I have some scarring in left lung base with blunting of diaphragm but no definitive infiltrate or consolidation. CT I had 8 yrs ago showed mild scarring at left lung base so the scarring is permanent. The hospital didn't have access to the CT to compare results. Is it anything to worry about? Does it mean I have fluid on my lungs, or a possible COPD issue? Or nothing of concern?? The reason I went to the hospital: sharp scratching lung pain, hurting taking deeper breath, got really tight in my chest and body, and my face & left side (left lung area and arm) just went numb. It was like hyperventilating without the overbreathing. Woke up today short of breath, sweaty, and sharp scratchy lung pain again, also been feeling weak.. Smoked for 26 yrs. Been wondering if that shortness of breath is my lungs or just an allergy. Happens easily on exertion or even just walking through the house. It's mild but it's there. I have UCTD. No heart problems. | consistent with copd as scarrning result in less lung function and less oxygen andpain is due to less functioningfluid can be confirmed to have or not by xray chestin copd you need to add ronchodilator syp tds one antiallrgic and other supportive therapiesstop acive and passive smokingpulmonary rehabilitation xercises can be helpfulc | |
How can infertility be treated?
Hey there so currently I’m ttc and it’s been a tough journey let me tell you. I’ve been trying for about four months now and still nothing. This month though has been especially odd. 8 dpo I have what I thought could have been IB when I looked in the toiled there was two little rice grain sized brown things and when I wiped it was bright pink/red. I’m cutrently 13dpo and I’m sure I have a uti and my cm is all dried up..:( am I out for this month. Btw AF is expected in 3 days.Ps.. I’ve had extremely sore boobs on and off for the past week along with cramps!!! FX!!! | Hello,As you might be aware that in woman with regular cycle, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of the cycle. If you happen to have unprotected sex activity in this period, then you stand chance to get pregnant.I will suggest you to wait for your expected date of menses, if you happen to cross your dates then please get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of any doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.Your present symptoms can be due to PMS- Premenstrual syndrome. Use of long acting form of vitamin B6 and vitamin E and Evening Primrose oil supplements regularly for 4 months is advisable.If you get your periods again then please get following tests done:1. Post menstrual HSG-Hysterosalpingography, to know about the patency of the fallopian tubes.2. USG to know about structural normalcy of the uterus and ovaries.3. Partner's semen analysis to know about the quality and quantity of the sperms.If these reports are within normal limits, then I will suggest you to have unprotected sex activity in the fertile period of the cycle at least on alternate days. This will help you to get pregnant in recent future.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar | |
Should sharp abdominal pain after sneezing while on period evoke concern?
Hello, I am 18 years old and I am on my period currently and I just sneezed and it resulted in a very sharp pain in my lower abdominal area. I am experiencing cramps, but I ve never felt anything this sharp and especially after a sneeze. Is this something that I should be concerned about? | Hello, It is my pleasure to help you.The sharp pain in the abdomen following sneezing during menstruation may be due to increased abdominal pressure during the act of sneezing. Sneezing put extra pressure on the menstruatiny uterus that may be the reason for the pain.If it continues to bother you consult your obstetrician for physical examination and find out the reason.Hope I answered your query.Thank you | |
What causes belly button pain and back pain in toddler?
Hello, I have a just barely 3 year old who is very small, technically failure to thrive...although I would say she is thriving in every way, but she is small. We have already had all the basic tests done (Celiac, Thyroid, Metabolic Panels, and most recently an upper Endoscopy), all of which are normal. The last four months she has been complaining of belly button pain, sometimes back pain at the same time. The complaining is 3-4 times a day, she just had a UA with Micro/Culture and Stool testing for absorption done. The urine was fresh, the pH was high at 7.5, could this be due to her Prilosec medication? Also, she has mucous in her urine, but everyting else was normal...including the culture. I m thinking something kidney related, based on the fact that her bowel movements are normal any thoughts? I haven t heard back from the GI specialist yet, but I want to be prepared when we speak. Should I ask for an ultrasound to be performed? The constant tummy pain is a worry, and we can t seem to get to the bottom of it. Thanks, Kelli | The urine PH is worrying. High urine Ph with failure to thrive suggest only one diagnosis - a variety of renal tubular acidosis (RTA). You have to examine the urine for bicarbonates, glucose , amino acids and Ph. If all of them come high and Blood Ph comes low its RTA. You have not mentioned the weight of the baby, also i require to go through all your reports. Kindly sent me the reports and also the weight, height, head circumference of the baby. also try to measure the 24 hours urine output. Prilosec does not cause high Ph. An ultrasound abdomen can see if there is any anatomical defects but will not detect any functional anomaly of kidneys. | |
Suggest treatment for swollen tonsils in a 4 year old
hi, my 4.6 yrs old has very swollen tonsils, it affects his breathing and he tends to snore very loud when sleeping. Would having his tonsils removed have any side effects later in life and could you please explain the process involved in treating this condition in small children. | tonsillectomy is indicated when there is recurrent tonsillitis for more than 4 times a year or there is significant dysphagia or difficulty in breathing or gaining weight .this is a simple procedure , both tonsils are removed , you will notice after the operation that there is a grey membrane at the back of your child's throught , don't panic , it's an inflammatory membrane .usually few months after the operation children start to eat large amount of food , so watch out for obesity .even after tonsillectomy children can have upper respiratory infections in the form of pharyngitis . and it's common right after the operation for your child to aquire fever and mild cough , if that happens, let his doctor examin him for any post operative complications like abscesses .I hope this is helpful | |
What does burning pain behind scapula after gallbladder removal suggest?
I had gallbladder removed 06/28/10. I have been having burning pain behind right scapula since my first gallbladder attack on 05/15/10. about 2 hours ago I brgan having this same burning pain but now it's all across my upper back. I ate a full meal about 30 minutes before the pain began. should I go to hospital? Not sure what's going on. | Hi,It sounds like postcholecystectomy syndrome which is usually a temporary diagnosis. An organic or functional diagnosis is established in most patients after a complete workup. Once a diagnosis has been established, treatment should proceed as indicated for that diagnosis. Treatment may be either medical or surgical. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from the administration of bulking agents, antispasmodics, or sedatives. Surgery is option just for retractable cases.If there is no improvement you should do ERCP procedure for diagnosis and therapy.Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein | |
Painful, itchy rashes on lips. History of going to beach. Allergic to yellow dye in food, did not have any. Suggestions?
So I went to the beach Sat. Felt perfectly fine. Went into a restaurant and my lips started getting the feeling I get before I have a an outbreak/rash/allergic reaction. So I put on lip balm and it helped soothe my lips somewhat. Left the restaurant and sat on the beach for about 45minutes and then went home. Next morning my lips are swollen, red, and itchy. I did put sunscreen on my face and bodybefore hand but not on my actual lips. This outbreak has happened before after eating foods that had yellow dye in them(I'm allergic to it, NSAIDS, and Aspirin) all the foods I ate between Friday and today are things I know had no yellow dye. I have not taken any medication aside from Tylenol and Benadryl. I don't know what else to do. My parents say let it run its course but I'm miserable and I'm tired of having these episodes. It's painful, sensitive, and itchy. Any suggestions? | its allergic , it occured due to sunlight burn along beach wATER infection need dermatalogist advice | |
Suggest treatment for left lower abdominal pain
Hello i wad wondring whats wrong with me, my lower left side is really hurting like im getting stubbed in my stomach left lower abdominal pain. I haven t poop in days and i just gave birth two months ago? Any help on what you think going on.? Jasamine. | Hello...it seems you have developed KIDNEY/URETERIC STONES...kindly get a urgent ULTRASOUND OF KUB REGION... | |
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 --> | |
Is it possible for one partner to be treated exactly the same but still have chlamydia when the other one has it cured?
I am concerned about a couple things. One being that I had seen my OBGYN last month for an extremely long lasting period (27 days) fluctuating from light to heavy flows in November which I thought was due to my implanon because I have had irregular bleeding since having the initial insertion two and a half years ago. He did a CBC, TSH, and a few other blood tests that were all normal but the swab of my cervix was positive for chlamydia which I know I had caught in November because I have been married for the last 3 years and was tested for stds during my pregnancy and marriage. I was treated with 2 azithromycin pills in a single dose along with my partner who had caught it from his ex fiancé who cheated on him. I was to be re-tested in three weeks and during that time I had no bleeding problems and also was treated with a 5 day z-pack for bronchitis and my partner was treated with that also. I went back in for the retest and I was completely negative for gonnorehea and chlamydia but my partner had not been re-tested yet. We abstained from sex for a week and a half after the first treatment and then used condoms since then. I started my cycle on the 13th of January and it ended a normal 7 days later. 2 days after my cycle ended we had sex with protection again but the condom actually came off inside of me and it took me some digging around to get it out. 2 days after that mishap which was yesterday I started having some abdominal pressure and a brownish pink discharge and today it is a brownish and bloody light discharge with little abdominal pressure. I work at a lab and sent in a urine sample to test for chlamydia again and am waiting on the results. Is it possible for one partner to be treated exactly the same but still have chlamydia when the other one had been cleared of it after treatment since its the same strain of the disease? And if not the chlamydia what else could be wrong could it be PID? I have only had a brown discharge one time and that was due to implantation with my first and only pregnancy. I m stressing out and can not see my OBGYN again until next week. Btw they also did an ultrasound of my ovaries and I only had one small cyst on one ovary. I had talked to my OBGYN about changing birth controls when I went in before finding the chlamydia and after getting treated for that I decided I wanted to evaluate my cycle this | Hi, I went through your query. It is possible that your partner has not been cured even if the strain is the same because it might have undergone some mechanism of resistance in your partner's body. But the discharge and heaviness after unprotected intercourse could be due to pregnancy loss. I would advise you to get urine pregnancy test done. If negative and symptoms continue have a transvaginal ultrasound. Hope this helps. | |
Taking prednisone for itchy rashes. Swollen lymph nodes, pain in the neck. Need to be concerned?
Im on prednisone for a rash , Ive also been on anti biotics (z pACK) I itch all over and have swollen lymph nodes..on my neck, i get achy and seem to get cold much more then I ever have.I was on prednisone and a week later the rash came back and I was very itchy..went back and was put back on prednisone again. should I be worried | Hi and thanks for the query, Itchy rashes and lymph nodes around the neck region might most of the time be due to viral infections. It could be necessary to actually trace what is causing the rash. A history of a recent change in the environment, diet, sleeping room, job site should worth considering. Other accompanying symptoms like fever, wheezing, rhinitis are important to consider to know if its an allergic reaction or not. An initial response to anti biotherapy could indicate an infectious cause. Persistence of symptoms should warrant an appointment with the dermatologist for a proper evaluation. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. | |
What causes white coating on tongue?
Hi I m 21 years old and female. I woke up feeling very nauseous and weak. I have not thrown up yet but the feeling comes and goes. I did not notice the white coating on my tongue til the afternoon. It is not thick and most goes away when I scrape it. I do have a broken tooth and my dentist said there s an abcess starting to form in my gums above the tooth. I do not drink or smoke. I ve never had a white tongue before. I read it could be dehydration because I drink water rarely. | Hi ....tongue is mirror of our oral cavity.coating on tongue is due to poor oral hygiene .your gums have infection which needs oral prophylaxis .use mouthwash and do regular tongue cleaning. Have check up by dentist if infection is sever then have antibiotic course. Gradually it will be fine.take care | |
What is this sticky white phlegm I am having?
hi doc, i have been suffered almost 3 years for this so called asthma, then now i really wonder why that i always fight against my breathing every night. then if I phlegm i got this something sticky, foamy, thick clear white phlegm. what is this doc? can you help through all of this? | hi friend . In asthama urs trachea,bronchus ,and bronchioles secrets more vicious secretions because these are lined by columnar epithelium.in asthma due hyper reactivity these secrets more sticky.thicky white phlegm. if phlegm turns to yellowish or greenish in colour suspect infectious cause. | |
Suggest cure for a lump under the armpit
Just formed a quarter sized lump under the skin right below my armpit and when I squeezed it yellow liquid burst out and now when I squeeze it the yellow liquid just lightly leaks out. No pus, just tinted liquid. When I grab it it feels like a large sack under my skin. Cyst or an ingrown hair? | Welcome to Health care magic.1. Its hair follicle infection ( carbuncle / furuncle) bacterial infection.2.Might have started after a shave and not using good antiseptic after shave ( possible cause).3.Mean while until it heals do not shave, trim instead. As it will irritate again and dally in healing process.4.You should not scratch, compress the lumps as you are only complicating and causing delay in healing.5.If lump is not healing, a small incision and drainage with a course of antibiotic will help to treat.6.Maintain local hygiene, avoid any irritant cloths constant rubbing, ad frequent clean with antiseptic liquid will help in fast healing. Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
Is doctor consultation required after multiple bites from spider?
I have more than 20 bites on my legs after doing yard work. They may be from spiders. The size of the bites and the intensity of the pain and itching has increased over the last two days. I don t know when my last tetanus shot was. Do I need to see a doctor? | When u feel that your itching and pain has increased in the last two days then it is YES, you need to consult a doctor.. And if you are unsure about your last tetanus shot it is better you have it once now, nothing harm in it.. | |
What to do for chronic back pain other than taking exalgo er and cyclobenzaprine?
Hi. I m a patient with chronic back pain. I m in remission from kidney cancer, Thank God. Right now all i have is exalgo er 12 mg tablets presrcibed to me, but that is not helping. I also have cyclobenzaprine 10 mg tablets prescribed to me, but it s not helping either. Just for the night to get some relief, what should I do? | Hi there .Since you have kidney disease I would advice you to either take tramodol or tapentadol ....whichever is freely available for the night .Take some hot fomentation for the back and apply some analgesic gel .Sleep on a firm mattress. This should get you through the night.I hope my advice has helpedGood luck | |
What causes having pokes on upper left chest?
hi, recently I ve been having pokes or (stabs) on my upper left chest , I m getting scared because I ve never felt this before. It is persistent , I m 18 years old . I excersize a lot , i think it may help if you new that . Any comments or tips will help . Thank you | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion it is muscular pain mostly due to exercise. But since it is left sided chest discomfort, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG. It will come normal mostly as you are too young for cardiac disease. But better to rule out this by ECG. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. | |
What should i do as i inhaled a piece of corn?
Hello, I m pretty sure I inhaled a piece of corn last night..I did it about a month ago too and was surprised it went down so easily without much couphing..I put my head down to my feet and managed to cough it out. I don t know what to do..I do have some mucus and some coughing fits but I m thinking maybe it s in my head? But I also feel like something is in my lungs that needs to be coughed up...what to do? | The airways have a strong defense mechanism, thus the corn may have come out and not noticed by you. Even if it has`nt come out, it will be dealt by body defenses and may not cause any problem. However it can get lodged in the bronchial tree(airways) depending on it`s size.It may lead to collapse of a portion of lung depending on the site of impaction and may lead to infection. If you are having symptoms, a chest xray or CT Scan should be done to confirm the diagnosis and to identify the site of impaction. Infection will have to be treated with antibiotics. Subsequently, it can be removed by performing a bronchoscopy. | |
Can a fractured vertebra and osteoporosis be related to a metastasizing cancer?
Hi, My sister left a full bucket of water from the sink to the floor....instantly she felt a sharp pain in her weak back..it has been a month or so ..last week she had an MRI and Doctor said she has a fracture in one vertebre but it s about to heal, he prescribed her meds for Osteoporsis. somebody said that she might have a metastasis.....I am worried.... | Hello,What is your sister's age? Usually, in the advanced age osteoporosis is common, particularly in females. Many malignancies and their metastases occur in the elderly group. If you don't have any history of malignancy then metastases are unlikely. In the elderly female, multiple myeloma or plasmacytoma is common. To rule out those go for total serum proteins and serum electrophoresis. If everything comes negative, no need to worry. She had to take calcium supplements for quick healing of bones.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siddartha | |
Suggest treatment for MVP and increased heart beat during pregnancy
Hello. I'm a 38-year-old female. I'm 5 months pregnant. I have MVP. I've had extra heartbeats for over 20 years; however, I have noticed that they are growing in frequency since the start of my pregnancy. I hate them. They always scare me. I've had tests done years ago. Should I be concerned now more than before? | Hi,I would advise you to have a holter monitoring done, it is a test when you are given a small device for a day and your 24 hour ECG is registered. If the arrhythmias are not much during a day, there is nothing to be worried even if you feel them.Take careCome back if you have any further questions | |
Which specialist should I consult to treat prolonged Petechiae on feet and ankles?
I have what my pcp believes to be petachia on my feet and ankles. He did bloodwork checking for platelet counts and inflammation markers. Bloodwork was good. He didn't schedule a follow up appointment or anything. It has been a month and the petachia have not gone away. I feel like I need additional testing and am not sure whether to follow up with PCP or right to a dermatologist. What would you recommend? | Hello,As your all the blood work is normal, i suspect it to be either infectious or vasculitis.But it is better to check the clotting factors level. Because its deficiency may also cause petichiea.Some Autoimmune diseases and drugs also cause Petichiea.Please check for antinuclear antibodies.Treatment depends on the cause.Please consult the Dermatologist as well as infectious disease specialist.Hope this helps.Please write back for further queries.Wishing you good health. | |
What causes tremors in body,poor balance and tingling in hands and feet?
I have the shakes in my body. Poor balance. Cold and numb extremedies. Burning and tingling my hands and feet. Headaches and pressure like someone is squeezing my head. Lines and spots in front of my eyes and light headedness. I have trouble sleeping and am stressed out and depressed about feeling this all the time. No one seems to have an answer. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It appears that there might be a condition involving the nervous system in your body. All the above symptoms like balance, numbness and tingling, headaches and spots in front of eyes are all associated with conditions of nerves affected in various regions. This can be due to an acute cause or due to chronic problems like neuropathy associated with diabetes or auto immune disorders. History of any other medical conditions and medications that you are taking is important. Vitamin deficiency states can also appear as non specific symptoms as described by you. Please consult a neurologist and get a complete neurological examination done. Investigations like MRI scan brain and spinal cord might also be required for you. | |
What could cause paranoid,depression?
Last night I had a bit too much alcohol but I had symptoms I've never had before. I was unreasonable, paranoid, depressed, hysterical and when I tried to get to sleep I couldn't get warm. I ended up sleeping with pyjamas, a jumper, socks, a dressing gown and an extra blanket on. I was wondering if my drink was spiked? | HiThanks for using healthcare magicSuch symptoms after black out due to too much intoxicated condition. There is nothing to worry about it. Such symptoms stay only for few hours and in case, it happens again, then you can consult a psychiatrist for further treatment. Try to drink in limit and avoid black out condition.Thanks | |
Q. While breastfeeding, can I get my damaged tooth out?
Hi doctor, I have a 4-month-baby boy. I am doing breastfeeding. My tooth is entirely damaged. So I am planning to remove my tooth. Is it correct or not? I am taking medicine for it. Please tell me a suggestion. | Hi. It is better to remove a damaged tooth. You can take some antibiotics and painkiller medicines. Take Amoxicillin 500 mg for three days after extraction. It does not affect your kid. Ask your dentist about particular medications while breastfeeding. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
What causes bruise on buttocks and thigh after an injury?
Hi, I fell on my backside 4 days ago. Now I have a baseball size bruise on my buttcheek and also on my lower thigh, about 2 inches up from the side of my knee. No pain, just ugly. Is this normal? BTW, I have lupus. Oh, never mind. I thought this was a free site. I can t afford to join. | Hi,Thanks for your query.From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .baseball size bruise might be due to injury to blood vessels.You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
What causes intermittent high fever and left side pain in children?
My daughter has had a fever all last week it ran a high of 103 degrees. One night this week she had a temp of 101 but it went away 3 hours later. This morning she woke up with a pain on the left side - She said on a scale of 1-10 it was a 7. She was very pale and she said it started hurting immediately when she got out of bed - She is 11 years old. | Hello, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more, important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably a viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Could thickening of kidneys be a matter of concern?
I have been bruising easily, and although the blood tests were all fine (no leukemia), they sent me for a CT scan to make sure that I did not have lymphoma. It appeared that I have a thickening of the kidneys. Should I be concerned? I m 43 year old male and have been experiencing other symptoms - osteoporosis, inverse psoriasis, fatigue, and purpuric lesions in flares (possible vasculitis - the test was inconclusive, but everything else was ruled out). All of these are indicative of lupus, but all of the autoimmune tests have come back negative. No one seems to have any answers. Do you? | Dear Patient,I think you should not be concerned for you kidneys if you have a normal kidney function and urinalysis. On the other hand, purpuric lesions make me nervous. Did you do a skin biopsy during the rush? This may be really important to explain a sign that is not normal. Please make sure they do immunofluorescence in the renal biopsy for IgG, IgA, C3, Kappa and Lambda. Take care, | |
What can cause hole in stomach ?
Hello, i met this amazing girl she is perfect except she has a disease that is unheard of. Doctors dont know what it is. The disease caused a whole in her stomach, which caused stomach acid to leak and eat away at her other organs! doctors dont know how long she has. Can you pplease help?? | Thanks for the query Looks like this patient is suffering from gastric ulcer with perforated ulcer leading to peritonitis. It a surgical emergency. Did they biopsy around the area of perforation? If so they can tell why the stomach perforated Have a healthy living | |
Q. I felt someone prick me with a needle. Do I need tests for HIV?
Hi doctor, On the 8th, I felt someone prick me with a needle. Later, I was confused whether it was a needle or his nails. I am so worried from that time, that I may have HIV infection due to this. I have done rapid antibody test on the 60th day and it was negative. Next, I went for CMI (Chemiluminescence) duo (Ag/Ab) test on the 78th day and it was nonreactive. Then, I had some symptoms. So, I was more worried and again on the 92nd day, I went for CMI duo (Ag/Ab) test and it was nonreactive. Please suggest if any further test is required as I am confused. | Hello. An HIV screening test is considered conclusive at 12 weeks from a possible exposure. So, if your test is negative at 92 days after a risky exposure, it is conclusive. Regards. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> |
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