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Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the tongue
I have a painful lump inside my tongue that I first noticed around 2 p.m. yesterday. Well today it is slightly bigger and more painful... I keep reading about tongue cancer or clogged glands... Just to ease my mind till I see a dr. Hopefully tomorrow ... What is the likelihood of it being cancer or a gland? I won t hold you to anything, it just is painful :( | Hi,It seems that you might be having some infection in the tongue due to bite or injuring tongue while eating.nothing to worry about cancer.You might require one course of antibiotic medicine for 3 days.Take some B.complex and folic acid medicine as well.Apply some local anesthetic liquid locally.Ok and take care. | |
Why am i getting pain in the leg shin while walking?
I play mma every two days, and last night I hit my leg chin on someone s watch while he was defending, so you can say it was a pretty hard hit. My leg is swollen now in the place of the hit and around it and it s light red and hurt when I apply any kind of pressure on it. There is no bruise though I don t bruise easily. Also I did some muscle workout the day before so my legs are pretty sore. So I don t know if the pain from walking is from the hit or from the soreness. Should I see a doctor? | Hi there , thanks for your question at HCM.I feel it is not important to differentiate between the work out and injury related pain , since management will remain the same for both situations( which includes rest and analgesics_ is not possible to differentiate between the two. The swelling and the pain will reduce gradually over 5 to 7 days. Rest, Ice and bandage application with limb elevation on two pillows accelerates the process of healing over fort 2 to 3 days.I would ask you to follow these four things. However by third day you should experience considerable pain relief and should be able to walk with mild pain. If you are still not able to stand or walk after at all, I think it's appropriate for you to meet your physician and let him or her see it in person. Hope this helps. All the best.Regards.Dr.SBK | |
Suggest treatment for popping up and down of spine
I ve been experiencing multiple popping up and down my spine with all activities. It s not especially painful, but happens all day long the past 2 months. I do have low back issues and had a cervical spine C4-5,C5-6 fusion 6 months ago. This new symptom is becoming a concern. What is going on with my spine? I m a active 55yr. Old female. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Though neck surgeries work in most patient, a few of them might have post surgical reasons leading to a pop sound in the neck. This is especially more when doing activities that involve movements of the neck. It is likely a change that has developed during the healing process. There are many small ligaments and joints in the region of surgery and after surgery the area heals and might cause popping sounds. As pain is not there, it is not due to pinching of nerve roots or failure of surgery. Many people experience these popping sounds and with time it gets lesser. Please avoid doing heavy physical activities involving your spine. If at any time there is development of pain then please consult your doctor and you might require a MRI scan cervical spine after clinical examination. Please do not worry. | |
Skin itching, rashes on back, chest after going to bed after shower. Reason?
i went to bed after a shower and felt itchy like flea bites or dust mites.....not quite .....woke up the next day and notices lumps like itchy bites on my upper shoulder on my back and the top of my left breast. 2 days later the bite on chest looks like a round rash (raised) and what was itchy on my upper back looks like welt marks.....still itchy but not very. Calamine lotion helped a little....still there 3 days later | Dear kareena What u are suffering from is called urticaria A course of antihistamine will help Use warm water for bath and a moisturizer based soap A visit to a dermatologist can do more good Regards Dr amit | |
Suggest treatment for depression
namastey . my name is Jayant Sharma . my age is 18 years. I m from n.e.b. alwar . i am persuing my b.tech from poornima college jaipur . i m in first year . Sir plz help me i m in deep depression . i have very negative thinking about everything and everyperson, i start thinking a lot about small small things. I crack unwanted and foolish jokes . i make fun of myself in front of others .Since last 2 weeks i wished thrice to commit suicide but i just thought of my sister who is going to get married I m not addicted to alcoholic and smoking . | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your feelings. First of all let me assure you that you are not at all depressed, but you are just disappointed. You are an engineering student and doing your first year. You are adolesent. So many negative things happen in our life and it is natural for a person of adolescent age period to get disappointed. Don't worry. You need to find solutions. If you think you are talking unwanted things, then you should curb yourself, who else can help you except you yourself? I can advise but you have to do it. Your negative thoughts are because you think too much an you think too much because you are not interested / dedicated in your studies. Change yourself.You need counseling and psychotherapy. I shall provide you with the required counseling and psychotherapy techniques online, to overcome these problems. Please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Does the vitamin D supplements change the cholesterol level in the body?
Hi, My age 57, height 170 cm, weight 65 kg, woman.I have high cholesterol level(total 264, Trigl 223, HDL 47, LDL 174) six months ago it was (223,147,47,147). I am taking 50000 units of Vit D for my osteoporosis (once a week for 12 weeks) 4 tablets left to finish.My doctor wants me to take prescription drug, but I do not want take any medication to the end of my life.I am improving my healthy diet for the last year. I am thinking to take CHOLEST OFF. My questions are: - After I will rich proper levels of my cholesterol , can I stop taking CHOLEST OFF? or will have to take for the rest of my life?- Does Vit D 50000 units per week could change my cholesterol level? | Hi, vit d doesn't have any effect on cholesterol level. And if your cholesterol is still higher after low fat, sugary and oily diet, and after regular exercises, you should take medicine. if cholesterol is high then it can have deleterious effects on the body. If your cholesterol problem is temporary then you may not need it life long. If it's permanent problem them you may need lifelong and cholesterol will again rise after you stop the medicine. It's not like you will be addicted to drug, but if you need it you should have it. | |
What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?
I have been twice today going to the toilet and noticed after I p;ass motions I wiped my bottom and saw mucas with a little bloodhave had a bowel test done where the results were ok. that was a few months ago. My father died from bowel cancer about l2years ago so that is why I am worried | This blood can be due to many benign causes apart from cancer. You need to see your doctor for a digital rectal examination and a proctoscopy to see the health of anus, anal canal and rectum. | |
What is the cause for abdomen pain with constipation and endometriosis?
I have been experiencing sever lower right abdomen pain which started about a year ago. It seem to happen 3 to 5 days out of the month, also with constipation. Ten days ago the sever pain came back and will not go away. It is so severe that I can not sleep for more than 4 hours at a time. When this pain happens it also shoots down my right leg. I have sever endometriosis and have not had a laproscopy in ten years, I thought maybe this has something to do with it or I'm wondering about something going on with my colon | Looks like you have got food allergy, avoid raw garlic.Take adequate water and nonspicy diet, pain should resolve in few days.No special treatment is needed.Regards. | |
Suggest treatment for underweight baby
my baby has low birth weight.now she is 5 and half month old but she look like a 3months old baby but active like a 5 months baby.i m giving himalaya bonnesan since she was 3months old.i m worried about her weight .pls suggest me.and can i give her solid diet and what kind of. | Hi Read ur question Low birth baby gain weight gradually . but he is active like his age . do not worry about for that U have to start initially liquid diets like Cereals water Rise water then tomato soup . palak soup . then start semi liquid food slowly start sami solid and then solid food . . For weight gain u have to consult ur paediatrician for weight gain and also for some advice about diet . | |
Q. What is the percentage of living in refractory T-all pulmonary Koch's disease?
Hi doctor, My friend was diagnosed with refractory T-all pulmonary Koch's with organized pericardial collection. He was admitted in a hospital and now they discharged him and advised further treatment. Please give me valuable advice. What is the current condition? And how much is the percentage of living? | Hi. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: For further information consult a hematologist online --> | |
What causes leg pain and terminal depression?
respected sir, i am suffering from pain in right leg in terminal depression from past few days plus feeling weakness,what might be the reasons.i have shown to a orthopedic doctor he has prescribed pain killer, plus trypsin chymotrypsin tab plus omeprazole | Hello,Which part of the leg do you feel pain? It may muscular or neurological or joint problems. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done x-ray of the joint. Please share your X-ray and consult with your orthopedist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
What causes lump under muscle?
I have about 3-5 lumps under the skin on each muscle on each side of my groin. On each side they are in about a 2in square. They don't hurt and cant really move around. They also don't hurt. Size is about 1/4 - 3/8inches . They seem to be more flat than round. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged inguinal lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma, metastatic carcinoma or some soft tissue tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Suggest treatment for frequent heart palpitations
Hi, I went to the Urgent care walk in clinic due to frequent palpatations. I have been dealing with palps for quite some time and only seem to be more noticeable after strenuous workouts. Slight chest discomfort, a little short of breath but not much. I take 25 mg atenelol, 10 mg Lisinopril for my blood pressure. As I mentioned before the last 10 days I ve had frequent palps which is unlike anything ive had before. I recently started a new job, seperated from a 7 year relationship and have been under a lot of stress. The EKG this morning read abnormal but the doctor said it was nothing to worry about. EKG readsSinus bradycardia, Anterolater ST elevation-possible early repolarization. Borderline ECG Vent rate 56 bpm RR interval: 1066ms PR interval: 148ms QRS Duration: 98ms QT Interval: 412ms QTc Interval: 405ms QT Dispersion: 58ms P-R-T AXIS: 55 84 22 degree I am a 29 year old male, in shape, don t smoke and eat pretty healthy. Just looking for second opinion thoughts..... Thanks. | Hi,For your narration it is clear that your are a 29 year male with hypertension (high BP problem) on atenolol and lisinopril and in a mental stress.You have to attend clinic urgently for your palpitations.I want to know whether the EKG changes mentioned are during episode of palpitations or you have returned to normal before taking EKG.Also your EKG changes suggestive of sinus bradycardia which is most likely due to use of atenolol and there is ST elevation possible early repolarisation in anterolateral leads.You should not neglect these changes, there is rare but definite possibility of heart attack with your symptoms of palpitation, chest discomfort and EKG changes.What you should do is-1) Visit cardiologist.2) 2DEcho (echocardiography) needs to be done to know structural damage to heart like regional wall motion abnormalities these may be present after heart attack, enlargement of heart chambers like left ventricular hypertrophy or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy which is also a rare possibility in your case.3) Continue your medicines for high BP.4) If problem of palpitation recurs try to attend emergency clinic during episode only and get EKG done which can give much more information if it is not possible then undergo Holter's monitoring & Electrophysiological study of heart. | |
What causes abdominal pain and diarrhea?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? My son has a fecalith. I have had numerous tests done over a two year period for abdominal pain and going back today, this was e almost 2 years ago. Everything else points to his appendix I can't get anyone to listen. We spent al day at er yesterday vomitting x12 hours fever a little diarreaha pain started spring 09 started behind belly button. And always complains of pain there. Then yesterday was on left side some. What to do. Same radiologist has read all films and going back to those previous ones she didnt even notate them in earlier films | Hi,from history it seems that he might be having some chronic Gastro-intestinal infection either bacterialor amebic, giving this trouble often.This might not seen in radiological findings.Go for one course of Ofloxaciline, tinidazole combination medicine for 5 days.Give him antispasmodic like Meftal spas or Cyclopam for pain.Give him light diet.Give plenty of water.Ok and take care. | |
What is the prognosis for cancer of throat?
hi this is saurabh sharma, one of my family memeber is suffering from cancer: cancer of throat and food pipe. just wanted to know more about this disease. what it is and what are the chances of getting it better. he has been operated in teh vocal box | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.He has throat cancer. Treatment and prognosis depends on type of cancer, stage of cancer and spread of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In late stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
Suggest treatment for lump under eyelashes
My child has a hard lump under the bottom eyelashes but not near the rim of the botton eyelid. It is red in color and has been there since right before Thanksgiving. They have given him oral antibiotics and now an ointment but it is for the inside of the eye and they are having me put it on the lump. Nothing is happening. What should I do? Child is 5 yrs, 39.4 lbs., no major illnesses | Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic.I studied all details of your query.I understood your health concerns about treatment of lump on Eyelids-Treatment-As the treatment given from your doctor is not reducing the eye lump,it is natural to be worried for your sons eye lump.Your son seems to have Chalazion / or Meibobian Cyst-which is the cystic swelling of the eyelid blocked oil glands.Hot Compresses,Anti-inflammatory oral Syrup,would take care of it as such lumps reduce on its own in 2-3 mths time with this treatment.IF no reduction please consult Opthalmic / Eye Surgeon who would treat it accordingly after verifying local conditions of eyelid lump.Hope this reply would help you in resolving this complex query and anxiety with it.I would appreciate if you hit thanks and write excellent review comments to help needy visiting patients at HCM.Welcome for any further query in this regards.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl- CVTS.Senior Surgical Specialist. | |
Q. What is the treatment for red sputum?
Hi doctor, Initially, I had cold and cough, which now turned into sinus. I had Almox 500 mg for five days. For sinus I normally used to take Novamox 500. Sinus got cured but still I have some cold and cough. It has been 10 days. Since yesterday there are times when I blow my nose or spit, the sputum is red. | Hello. Acute sinusitis should be treated with 10 days of Amoxicillin and what you are having is acute on chronic sinusitis. I would suggest completing the course for next five days. Continue the steaming and use saline nasal spray. Do not blow your nose so hard. If the antihistamine is making your nose dry then do not use it, use Paracetamol for pain relief. Allegra (Fexofenadine) is a good medication, but sometimes can cause nasal dryness. Once the nasal dryness is cured you can also use nasal steroid that has Fluticasone or use Nasonex (Mometasone) or Nasacort (Triamcinolone). Use one spray in each nostril throughout the spring season. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest prognosis for intestine cancer
What is the survival rate for "gooey" cancer. My friend has had her third surgery to remove tumor. 4 days ago a foot of intestine was also removed. She is about 5'8" not overweight at all, was above average active before this began 2 years ago. Also about 60 years old. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.I is important to know the course of disease in your friend from the first time she had any intestinal discomfort and approached her doctor. If she has had the cancer for 2 years and has had 3 surgeries since then, it means her cancer is aggressive in spite of treatment and is infiltrating locally. There is no mention of any spread to other organs so I understand that the cancer is still contained within the intestine. People with cancer limited to local infiltration around the intestine have a higher rate of survival than those who have disease that has spread to other organs like liver and lungs.For local infiltration, the survival rate might be 2 to 5 years or more. For disease that has spread to liver and lungs the survival rate is 6 months to 18 months with treatment. | |
Suffering from abdominal cramps. Having vomitting and diarhea. Guide
Hello, I'm concerned about the abdominal cramps I've been experiencing for about 4 days now. My stomach starting cramping about 4 days ago, then I had 2 nights of vomitting and diarhea (about 5 bouts of diarhea, only 2 episodes of vomitting), now that has subsided but I still have painful cramping. The cramps are severe enough to make me stop what I am doing and focus on breathing until they subside, they don't improve with changing positions, exercise does not make them worse or go away and they do keep me awake but don't wake me up. thank you for your assistance. TJ | Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you are having Gastroenteritis.Management involves:1. Maintenance of hydration status by intake of sufficient fluids & ORS2. Anti spasmodic medication for the abdominal cramps3. Anti emetics to control the vomiting4. Anti biotics depending upon culture and sensitivity.5. Take plain, soft, non spicy diet.So, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist, get a proper physical examination done, & start treatment.Investigation like stool microscopy, culture & sensitivity will be helpful in identifying the causative organism & formulate a treatment plan.An Ultrasound scan of the abdomen may be required to find out any pathology in the Gastrointestinal tract.Wishing you a speedy recovery.Thanks and take care. | |
Q. My phimotic ring is very tight. How can I make it less rigid and more elastic?
Hello doctor, I am a 55-year-old male. Ever since I can remember I have been able to retract my foreskin fully, all the way to the base of my penis. I have always had a problem with the phimotic ring once it passes the head of my penis it is very, tight around the shaft of the penis which can be somewhat painful when the penis is fully erect. Is there any way to treat the phimotic ring to make it less rigid and more elastic? So, when it is around the girth of the shaft, it is not too tight. | Hello. By your description, it is clear that you have phimosis along with tight frenulum, which causes the pain during erection and difficulty in retracting the foreskin. It can be easily treated by circumcision, which is a day care procedure. However, you need to undergo an evaluation to rule out diabetes, as phimosis is associated with diabetes and it needs to be treated by medication before surgery. At present, there is no medication to increase the elasticity of the foreskin. Phimosis with the tight frenulum. RBS (random blood sugar). Circumcision. | |
What causes dull pain on lower back and cloudy urine?
Hi, Im a 28 year old female. For the last few days i have had a dull ache across my lower back/waist line area. I have also noticed that my urine is slighly cloudy but has no smell. I do not feel unwell or the need to urinate frequently. Last year i had a few bouts of cystitis but none for well over 9 months, the symptoms with these are always frequent urination, blood in urine and burning sensation when passing urine so the symptoms i am experiencing this time are not the same. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks. | HelloWelcome to health care magicThanks for your query. Cloudy urination can be occur in proteinuria, infections and slight dehydration. It is better to drink lots of water see whether the symptom disappears.If the could urine symptom continues it advisable to perform an urine routine. Dull aching back pain can be due to muscle spasm, commonly nowadays due to improper ergonomics in the work place.You can take muscle relaxants (suck as Myospaz 500 mg -Chlorzoxazone, twice daily for 3 days) for your low back pain.You can consult an urologist/ Nephrologist if the problem persists.Wish you a good healthThank youDr. Kidev.s | |
What could cause a sharp pain in the stomach which comes back with any movement?
I was at work yesterday and had a sharp pain in my stomach that brought me to my knees. Now all day yesterday and today the pain comes back with movement. It is happening when I was or when I hit a bump when driving. The pain makes me feel like I'm being stabbed and like I'm gonna throw up... however... it stops when the movement stops. I do have crohns ans I am on humira. What could this possibly be? | Hi and welcome to HCM.It is hard so say what it is without further diagnostic tests. You should do gastroscopy and see is there ulcer of gastritis. If you dont vomit excessively or vomit blood,this is not something serious. it can be just temporary stomach irritation which is commonly seen. There are also certain medicines which can be used for such symptoms but the exact diagnosis should be established first.Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards | |
What causes reddening of skin on face after drinking beer?
Hi, when I drink certain types of beer, the skin on my face and sometimes around my upper neck, almost immediately comes out in a near complete redness. It feels warm and tends to go away again after about 20 to 30 minutes. Why? I'm male, good health and 41. | hi, this is called as Alcohol flush reaction, is a condition in which an you develop flushes on the face, neck, shoulders, and, in some cases, the entire body after consuming alcoholic ... consult your physician ask for blood acetaldehyde determination...for level of flush reaction.. | |
Suggest treatment to control blood pressure
My BP has been a little high but going to 180/90 even though I just started Lisenopril 10 mg per my primary Doc.is bothering me, I am 63 very healthy no meds. except the one I am taking for BP for the last two weeks. Could there be anther ossue that is causing the BP to be so high? I am Dash diet for the last few years. Thanks. | Hi, Ideally, your BP should be 130/80 mm Hg or below. Hence you need to add preferably CCB (calcium channel blocker) drugs like Amlodipine to lower systolic BP(SBP) and increase the dose of Lisinopril to lower diastolic BP if no other contraindication exist. This can be considered only as of the second opinion. Your doctor remains the best judge. With DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension ) eating plan i.e. consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products (saturated & total fat), expected SBP reduction (range) is 8-14 mm Hg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Why is my father s arm losing strength?
Hi, I am looking for an answer to why my fathers left arm has lost strength he had a recent mri that showed everything normal but the power he had not to long ago is no longer there. any possible conditions that may be causing this? he is 46 and a diabetic | Hi, A little more history would have been appreciated. Well, you mentioned your father is 46 and he is losing strength in the arms. I feel if we know that the diabetes level is under control or poor control. MRI of what region is done is missing from history. Any signs of pain or other things need to be checked out. If any nerve entrapment is present in the cervical region than chances of losing strength is but obvious due to pain. Trying the exercise in a slow and progressive manner for upper limb should help ease the symptoms. If you provide more details I will be definitely able to provide more insights into the case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Does pityriasis alba have any natural remedies?
Hello, I'm almost 18 years old and my height is about 165 cm. I've been diagnosed with pityriasis alba. Eventhough I know it isn't a very bad "illness" I'd like to make it less bad. Do you know about any natural remedies? which could make it pass faster? Thanks a lot. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicFirst of all, I would like to assure you that Pityriasis Alba is "not an illness" at all. These are light colored patches (lighter than the surrounding skin); they can be somewhat scaly as well, the light color being actually due to post-inflammatory hypopigmentationThe patches are common on dry skin. I usually recommend using a good moisturizer, twice daily.You can also use an OTC topical steroid e.g 1% Hydrocortisone twice daily for the patches, over and above the moisturizer. That should make the patches fade away in 2-3 weeks.Regards | |
What causes back pain with nagging pain in penis?
About 5 years ago, I experienced trauma which caused serious lower back pain. I knew that something had happened in my genital region but the pain in my back was so severe that it didn t register right away. Since then, I have had nagging pain in my scrotum/penis. I had an ultrasound and CAT scan at the time and everything looked normal. After a year of severe pain during ejaculation, a surgeon said he detected a very small inguinal hernia and unless we fixed that, we wouldn t know if it might be causing the pain. I let him do it. I still had the pain after that and got another opinion. The guy said he wouldn t treat me any further because there was no hard evidence of any issue. I gave up but for 5 years have had pain like a toothache and worse pain during intercourse. I was recently moving something heavy and during the move, I felt a tear in my penis. It was almost as if that was the original issue which maybe partially healed and when I lifted the object, re-tore. I finally went back to a doctor and got an MRI which didn t show anything. A urologist has looked at this case heavily. I even had him do an exploratory procedure while I was getting a vasectomy. He has found nothing. He believes like I do that there is a muscle tear. The problem is he didn t refer me on to another doctor. I have since gotten more aggressive to try to pinpoint the location and there are times when I can locate the center of the pain. It seems like its between the muscle fibers back in the part of the penis that is concealed by the sack. When I touch it, it feels severe and I almost pass out. My urologist believes that I am correct and there is a tear but he can t help me. After having no success with local doctors, I need to know if this is in fact a possibility. If it is, are there doctors that specialize in this? Is it likely that an injury such as this can be repaired? | Hello, It is due to neuropathic causes related to your spinal injury. Consult a neurosurgeon and get evaluated. As of now, you can take analgesics like aceclofenac or tramadol for pain relief. 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 are the signs of recovery from jaundice ?
What are the symptoms of the adult jaundice going away? I have had an ERCP to clear the blockage so the yellowing could go away, I have noticed the change of the colour of my urine from dark yellow (orangey colour) to clear yellow almost immediately after the procedure but now it got darker and I feel really weak again struggling to do basic tasks at home. I have felt like this just before I got jaudiced - could this mean the disease is coming back? I am unsure if it s something normal when jaundice goes away? | Hi, There is no clear cut features that say that the infection remits. I wish to know why was an ERCP done. It is a procedure done to relieve obstruction in the hepato biliary tract. After ERCP if you are piling up the bilirubin again ( intensely yellow) then a redo of ERCP is most often required. It helps a lot for the expert to give an opinion if you an type the final diagnosis. Please make some efforts to do that. Regards. | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often. I do not have a family history of colon cancer. I got blood tests done last night. Please find my reports attached. | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Diagnosed with crohns disease, have pain. Has ovarian cyst. How is the pain related to cyst?
My 22 year old daughter has been diagnosed with crohns disease and has been readmitted to hospital with continual pain. she also has a 5cm ovarian cyst on the opposite side which for now the doctors have left alone, however, I have just been watching 60 minutes on tv about a lady who had ovarian cancer & was only half pie paying attention until i heard the symptoms that were the same as crohns!...She has had all the tests for crohns which are positive.what are the chances of the ongoing pain being symptomatic of the cyst?...mind you, as I write - I think the pain was on the opposite side to the cyst. | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicOvarian cysts may be silent (be associated with no symptoms) or present with symptoms such as pain on the side of the cysts or in the lower abdomen, full sensation or pressure in the lower abdomen, irregular periods. Often the pain occurs if the cysts become infected,inflamed, burst or bleed.Ovarian cysts may be observed if there are no associated symptoms or removed if they are causing problems.Your daughter's doctors may assess the size and nature of the cysts to see if it is contributing to her pain.I hope this helps | |
What causes pain and popping sensation when i breath?
I injured my side by being twisted in bed and coughing real hard. The pain went away for a while but now is back and I can feel a popping sensation when I breath. The pain level is not dropping like it did the first time and seems to be intensifying. Diagnosis? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal injury due to twisting in bed and heavy coughing is more. But better to get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung injury because you are still having pain and painful breathing. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major lung injury. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Wear chest belt to prevent mobilisation of painful areas. Don't worry you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for persistent fever and blood in stools
My 5 yr old child has had fever for about 5 days. The lowest 99.3F the highest 102.9 F. He had a runny nose and also coughing. Every other four hours we give tylenol and the Ibroprofin 7mL per dose. This moring he woke up and threw up and the toliet was bloody and his nose was bleeding. We also have been giving him cold medicine as well. What should i do? Continue or stop? | hi, i have gone through your question and understand your concerns. if your child has bleeding at other sites for example skin then you should see a doctor and get her blood test done to rule out viral hemmorhagic fevers. | |
Skin rash on chest spreading to neck and face, turns light on bathing. Any cure?
I have a skin rash that started on my chest & has moved to my neck & face. It does not itch but when i bath or get in a pool the spots turn a lighter shade. I had it as a child & was told it was a skin fungus from the sun. I was wondering what the medical name for this might be and if there is a way to treat it other than with a prescription medication? | Hi Kristin, It could be a fungal infection of skin known as pityriasis versicolor. It is usually asymptomatic and is usually localised over chest and back. At times face, neck or arms could be involved too. To treat the same you may apply ketoconazole shampoo over the affected area for 10 minutes and then wash off. You may also apply any ntifungal cream like clotrimazole, terbinafine etc to treat it. As dermatology is a visual field, it is always better to get a definite diagnosis prior to starting the treatment. Hope that answers your query. Take care. | |
Suggest safe medication for rash all over the torso
my six year old son takes Claritin once a day, nasonex once a day and recently added flovent and prevacid, he has broken out in a rash all over his torso. he says it does not itch. could this be a reaction to one of his medications or a combination of two or more? | Hi dear,if the rash appeared shortly after starting a drug, allergic reaction is likely.If this is the case, kindly stop the said drug and contact your doctor immediately as this may progress to systemic anaphylaxis.Take care .Thank you | |
What causes fever and pain in eyes for a 2 years old?
My two year old son developed a fever today at church and when we got home he was complaining his eyes hurt and asked me to close all the blinds. He won t eat or drink anything and has slept 3 of the last four hours which is not normal for him in the afternoon. I m not sure exactly what his fever is because I can t find my thermometer. What do you recommend? | Hi dear Welcome to the HCMProbably Child has contracted seasonal viral fever.Syrup Paracetamol on 4 to 6 hourly basis @ 15 mg /kg can be given.Tepid water sponging when ever body is heated will help a lot.Hydration and nutrition to be taken care.Hope the query is answered.thanks | |
Full body itching, swelling on face, legs. Taking medication for allergy. Why is it persisting?
From last two weeks,I have body full itching and swelling on face and legs especially during night times. the symptoms slowly develop from evening and severe at night.i am taking medicine for allergy everyday night . this itching lead to rashes on whole body and it disappears by morning.why this allegy came and why it is persisting??? please help | Can you think of changing any soap oil cream or shampoo Have you introduced any medicine for fever cold pain or multivitami all these can cause this Avoid Using mustard coconut walnut groundnut almonds soya oil can apply olive and can use olive for cooking See the cause Keep temperature btween 25 to 35 degree of room temperature can take Ebastine 10 mgm plus atarax 10 mg at night for 3 week can apply fluticasone and histocalamine do for 3 week till you find answer l | |
What causes rolling of eyes and body stiffness in a child?
My daughter is 4 years old. She has been having spells since she was 4months old. When she gets hurt or bumps her head she cries and passes out. Eyes roll back in her head and body goes limp. However, sometimes she is crying out, not holding her breath or having trouble catching her breath. Last night however she bumped her head. She cried, eyes rolled back in her head, went limp, I scooped her up and her legs started convulsing, seconds later she was making snoring sounds, then became conscious and doesn t remember anything. She has had EEG when she was 1 and it came back normal. Can you tell me what this MAY be or what I should do please? | Ur babu have Breath holding spellIt is psychological condition .U have not to worry about it. It last for few min.When episode present rake ur baby to safe place.Do not give importance to her but u have to watch on her.Do not accept her demand so much Syp neutroopil 5 ml two times a day give it to her for long time . Sometimes it may present because of low hemoglobin .for breath holding consult ur pediatrician Hope u get ur answer | |
Is an increasing GGT level a cause for concern ?
I am a 36 year old female. Back in 2009 I had a health risk appraisal done at my work. My GGT level was 142. In 2012 it was 242, and this year as well it was 242. I don't drink alcohol or do drugs. I take topamax for headaches & also Wellbutrin. Is this cause for concern? | HIThank for asking to HCMI appreciate your concern if the other parameters along with the GTT are also changed then you have to take this matter seriously and for that clinical consultation is necessary, hope this information helps you have nice day. | |
How can low blood pressure levels be treated after getting treatment for sepsis?
I got out of ICU for sepsis where my blood pressure was so low that they gave me meds to raise my blood pressure. I am home now and the nurse comes to my home to treat me here. Why am I so tired and can’t get around still? And how long is the recovery? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I work in ICU (intensive care unit) only but I don't know your proper medical history to say what really had happened to you. But I can say one thing that it really needs some time for the body to recover. Vitamins and minerals supplementation is necessary. Kindly use ENSURE powder or any multivitamin tablets would be of great help to you. Drink a lot of water and eat good food with a lot of fruits and vegetables.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Archana | |
Suggest remedy for cold,cough and breathing problem
Hi Doctor, My son is 5months and he suffered in cold and caugh. he is continuously caugh and visited Dr. and he suggested to Mucolite and T-MINIC Drops, We given those drops two times and during night he stared to caugh continuously and he is not able to breath properly. Went to Dr again and he suggested to go for Asthalin breathing.. and he suggested Betnesol drop for few days. Will this cure his cold and caugh ? please help me | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Recurrent RTI is very common in small children in this especially rainy season.Antihistaminic decongestant along with antipyretic will help a lot.Bronchodiltors syrups and also in nebulized form is also to be given.Antibiotics to be considered if the baby is haviny severe cough and breathing difficulty.Hope the cold and cough should respond to the proper recommended doses of these medicines by your pediatrician.Thanjks | |
What causes a spot on the shoulder blade?
I have this spot on my shoulder blade, at first I thought it was a bite but it has been a month or longer since it surfaced. A few weeks ago my friend inspected it, and then squeezed out the majority of the inside, but it s not doing anything since then.What do I do now? | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.It may be sebaceous cyst. It does not require any treatment unless it is painful or causing any problem. Without clinical examination or photograph nothing more than this can be judged. 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. | |
Can Hepatitis C cause brown plaques on arms and legs?
Hi I have all kind of stuff going on. but over the last 6 mos I have noticed brown plaques on my legs and arm and sores with lumpy skin underneath. I think these are erythema nodosum. I have hep c. So I will hopefully start getting in on some new treatment. Is this skin thing prob from hep c? | HiI have gone through your complaints.the brown plaques in your arms and legs more in favour of lichen planus.it is usually associated with hepatitis.it usually wil resolve in 6-12months.regrding treatment its important to assess liver status before starting immunosuppressive drugs like steroids.topical steroids are first line treatment.dont worry its self limiting.Thank youWith regardsVasundhara | |
What causes extreme swelling of the left buttocks ?
About 6 days ago I woke up and my left butt cheek was swolen triple to regular size, very painful and hard as a rock. There are no bite marks as if I was bitten by an insect nor did bring trauma to the area from a fall etc.. I went to the after hours clinic that my family doctor is associated with and the doctor took one look and he was speechless and said I am not even going to charge you, but he was adamant that I go strait to the hospital. All three doctors there were puzzled as to what was going on and even ordered me to have a CT scan to rull out a blood clot and to get some picture as to why this was happening. I am at my witts end and so are the doctors. I am needing to kknow something. | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have extreme swelling of the left buttocks. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection , hematoma , scar tissue , buttock injury , pilonidal sinus or sebaceous gland inflammation . I would suggest you to apply cold compresses , keep the site clean and dry , apply over the counter antibiotics ointment and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get better then consult then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like blood test to detect septicemia , physical examination to check tenderness and consistency , CT scan and take sample for lab test in severe case . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clarithromycin at least for a week along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also recommend surgical excision in cases of benign tumor .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
What to do for the sores which is itches and discomfort in the skin?
hello, i have sores on me that won t heal, has a pattern of threes, have been diagosed ana postive, for lupus, I have tried area drs and all are convinced is in my mind, it is a reality for me everyday...I keep getting bitten, it burrows into my skin, itches, find black and white things in my bed , I don t know nor have any idea as to what it may be... | If the sores are actually are , then it can be because of cutaneous lupus . Rest if its your imagination tehn also lupus psychosisi needs to be ruled out . Can you send me the reports on basis of which you were diagnosed lupus . I will be able to guide you better then. | |
Q. When can blood clot or PE develop?
Hello doctor, How common is it to develop a blood clot or PE with no underlying clotting disorder, surgery, not on birth control, etc.? Like can a PE happen out of nowhere? Or is there always a culprit? | Hello. Usually, there is always an underlying risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis. Advanced age, genetic conditions, smoking, obesity, trauma, surgery, etc., are some of the risk factors. The genetic disease includes protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, prothrombin gene mutation, etc. So it can be ruled out by full coagulation profile testing. Low molecular weight Heparin and oral anticoagulant drug like Apixaban are the modes of treatment for that. Usually, there is always some risk factor present for PE. | |
What causes skin peeling around toes and fingers while having foot and mouth disease?
My 21 month old grandson was having an eczema flare up and was exposed to a child with Hand, Foot & Mouth disease then developed HSP (Henoch-Schonlein Purpura) because of his severe reaction to the Hand, Foot and mouth virus...the lesions have healed but his skin around his fingers and toes is peeling. He can t get into his regular physician for 2 days so I m trying to see if the peeling is from some of the lesions he had on his hands and feet or if it s something else. | Hand-foot-and-mouth disease:The lesions (vesicular lesions or blisters) usually resolve in 1 week.It seems your grandson is in the process of recovery without any complication. | |
What causes pain in the left foot?
Hello I woke up this morning my left foot was very painful to stand on very painful and tender on top of foot then pain goes up leg but foot is worst. I ve had this before and walked it off but today I could not walk on it so have had to put all the pressure on right foot as I had to go to work. Can you help please Thank you. | Dear patient you seem to be having plantar fascitis. In this condition there is inflammation of the base of calcaneum bone. This happens usually in middle aged patients. Treatment is to use soft heel cushion. Use slippers all the time even in home. Start tab zerodol sp twice a day for pain relief. Do calf stretching excercises before getting out of the bed in morning. Hot wax bath helps a lot. If not relieved in 7 days after all this measures local injection of depomedrol under ultrasound guidance helps in most of the cases. | |
Why experienced sharp chest pain with breathlessness and thirsty?
My husband has just experienced sharp needle like chest pain. He became very cold put a jacket on to keep warm.I noticed he was a little breathless and He has gone to bed. He is overwieght and 67 yrs old. have just checked on him he says he feels better but very thirsty? What do you think? | kindly evaluate him for heart and lung disease1.ECG AND 2dECHO2. CHEST XRAY PA AND HRCT CHEST ............................................................ | |
What causes a lump on the forehead?
Hi, I recently noticed a knot on my forehead that was not there before. It s been there for about 2 days and is about the size of an egg in width and sticks out about half an inch. It hurts when you put pressure on it but has no discoloration. I don t remember hitting my head at all. Please help. | Hello , thank you for your question . As i understand you have grown a lump for 2 day with size of an egg , withoult redness of the skin or discoloration ,painfull to palpation . If you were my patient i would suggest getting an appointment with general surgeon for physical examination and probably ultrasonography . It is most probably soft tissue infection that needs to be drained . It also can be some benign tumor like lipoma or atheroma cyst . | |
What causes palpitations and increased heart rate?
Hello, I am 31 year old female, 5'4", and 154 lbs. My blood pressure is always normal and heart rate is normal when I do see my doctor. I have severe allergies and am on allergy shots every two weeks. The only regular meds I take are zyrtec and yaz. I work out two to four times a week. I usually just do cardio workouts. My heart rate usually stays within a good range and I recover well after my workout. This weekend, I did some traveling and found that walking up stairs (several flights), my heart was pounding so hard I felt my chest would explode and it was much harder for me to recover. I was breathing slow and deep, but do not feel that I was completely short of breath. I was told I had low iron in the past, but to just take over the counter iron supplement and eat more foods with iron. This horrible pounding and higher heart rate have me nervous. I also occationally feel like my heart his pounding harder (not faster), when sitting. Any suggestions on what is causing this pounding and increased heart rate when going up stairs? | Hello and welcome to HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.But dont worry.I'll try to explain you something and give you some advises.As you explain,my opinion as cardiologyst is that we are dealling whith a rhythm issue.You may feel increased heart rate and this pounding feeling for different reasons.It may be a simple tachycardia.It means that your heart beats over 100 for minute.Its normal range should be between 60-100 beat for minute. You may experience tachycardia for different reasons beginning from a simple emotional stres to different pathologys.You descript an iron deficiency long ago.Sometimes this iron deficiency may lead to anemia and this anemia can couse simple tachycardia.It is a compensatory mechanism of our body.You may experience palpitations becouse of extrasistoles.This are escapet beats originating from different parts of the heart.They may have a lot of couses.So,if I was your treating doctor I will recommend you to do some examinations like a simple blood analysis to look for possible anemia,your thyroid hormons to exclude a hyperthyroidism,electrocardiogram,echo cardiography and a holter monitoring to document your rhythm tendency.This for a simpme check up.At mean time avoid coffee and caffeine products becouse they rise your heart frequency.I hope I was helpful.Wish you good health. | |
Is Deflazacort advisable for recurrent cough and congestion to an infant?
Hi. My son is 2.10 months old (12kgs) . He s been getting cold and cough frequently (thrice in this one month). He s been allergic to somethin(unknown) from childhood. He has repetative phlegm formation in the chest. My doc gave him levolin for cough and phlegm and alaspan for cold. Now again when he has phlegm and cough doc has given him dezacor (composition - deflazacort) for 5 days 5ml thrice a day. After asking a few other doc and chemist i am not too comfortable giving him this steroid as steroids are harmful. My son doesn t have severe cold cough. Moderate (no cough during day- only night) but v frequent.pls guide if i shud giv steroid nd wat r d consequences. We use mosquito replellnt spray 1 hour before sleep. Is it creating any allergies. (he was allergic to powder milk when he was small - though he doesn t have powder milk now. Is he allergic to normal milk which all of us drink? No difference noticed wen i stopped milk and checked. Please advice i am very worried about the dezacor steroid. | Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.I suppose your doctor has examined your child carefully and came to conclusion that your child is having bronchospasm and hence prescribed Levolin and Deflazacort.Steroids like Deflazacort OR Prednisolone along with nembulisation of Bronchodilator (Levolin) are effective in improving pulmonary function and clinical symptoms in children with moderate exacerbations of asthma.As your child is having night cough, chest congestion with phlegm etc. steroids like Prednisolone or Deflazacort may be given in short course to reduce inflammation. Short course of steroids usually is not associated with major adverse effects.Episodes of cough, chest congestion occur due to exposure to an allergensYou will need to identify what is triggering such episodes. It may be allergens like pollens, dust, mite etc, Some times chemicals like perfumes, mosquito repellents etc. Adequate treatment may not be as effective if exposure to allergens is continued. | |
Would IUI treatment be helpful in conception?
Hi, i married for last three years and havent conceived yet.. i went through evaluation and my HSG showed mildly coiled tube and the PCR was positive for tb.. i took the anti tubercular treatment...after that i went under diagnostic laproscopy.. which showed a small fibroma and very small endometriotic patch on posterior surface ...this was done in AFMC,Pune..... After which my husband got transferred to Delhi... In Delhi i showed to gynecologist who advised me to undergo IUI but still i havent conceived.... i am wondering what to do next? | You saied Tubes mildly coiled, but not mentioned whether patent or blocked. If tubes are blocked there is no other choice then IVF. IfTubes healthy and patent may go for natural with treatment or IUI. | |
What should be the normal value for ferritin levels?
my 16 year old daughter runs cross country (runs 20-30 miles/week). Her ferritin levels have been tested at 16. Her doctor says that s normal; she and her friends think it s dangerously low - and the information I m finding online are all over the place. what is a normal ferritin level for a female teenage runner? | Hello,her ferritin levels are indeed within the normal range. "Normal" ferritin depends on many factors mostly age and other medical conditions. As we age, ferritin increases. Certain inflammatory conditions also raise ferritin levels. For a young female a value close to 16 ng/mL is very common. Menstruation causes iron losses and more iron is needed during puberty. Runners have more iron losses particularly when they run very long distances.Values between 12 and 150 ng/mL are considered "normal" but I would be more concerned if she had 146 (that is 4 units below the higher normal level) than 16 (4 units above the lower normal level). She could take a low iron tablet every other day (or every 3-4 days) though, without any problems.I hope I've helped! If you need more information, please ask!Kind Regards! | |
How does one confirm cancer when the biopsy is inconclusive?
My Mom (64) was diagnosed with cancer stage 4, spots on liver, tumor near pancreas, she had 13 gall stones removed and a kidney stone removed, liver biopsy was inconclusive, CA19-9 at 7 thousand, cat scan shows the spots and tumor but how can they know that it is cancer if biopsy is inconclusive? | To confirm cancer a rebiopsy can be done and immunohistochemistry test can be done.CT scan of whole abdomen needs to be doneTumour marker test CEA and Ca 19.9 can be repeated.Since CA 19.9 is high it can be due to pancreatic cancer.So i would suggest u do IHC test on the biopsy sample.RegardsDR De | |
On birth control, supposed to start new pack today. Will delay of few days cause any problems?
Hi! I m on birth control , Alesse . I m back for reading week and have forgotten my birth control new pack. I m supposed to start a new pack today but I didnt get the time to go to the doctors and tomorrow is Family day as well. Is it ok if I start a new pack on Tuesday? I will be 2 days late in the pack, is that ok? If I were to have unprotected sex in the next few days, is that ok as well? Or do I have to wait 7 days, so next Tuesday? | Hello, Thanks for your query. If you skip your OC pills for 2 days the contraceptive efficacious is not guaranteed, hence if you miss 2 days pills the recommendation is to use any additional contraception for 1 week (like barrier contraception like Condom). I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr Arif | |
Q. I am having receding hairline at 17 years of age. What does it indicate?
Hello doctor, I am 17 years old, and my hairline is receding, but I have hair in my whole head. No one has gone bald in my family, so it is not from genetics. My hairline is far back, and I have a widow's peak. Will I go bald and is there any way I can grow my hair back? | Hello. You certainly have a "M" shaped anterior, and it is characteristic of androgenetic alopecia (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest you to use topical Minoxidil 5 % solution, 1 ml, twice daily along with a tablet of Finasteride 1 mg daily (Propecia) to prevent it from receding further. You cannot expect the existing hair to go back to the original position with these. You may none the less explore hair transplant if you wish to get back your original hairline. | |
Q. Is it normal to have decreased urine in 2 months old baby?
Hi doctor, I am having two months old baby. Since two days I am observing that his diapers are not wet and heavy as they used to be. So I checked his urine output by laying him down without a diaper for five hours and fed him twice with two and a half hours gap between each feed. He peed thrice after the first feed with 20 minutes gap and he did not pee until he had his second feed. After the second feed, he peed thrice with 20 to 30 minutes gap. Recently, I have reduced his feeding amount on pediatrician advice as he was vomiting. I used to feed him up to 100 ml with 3 to 4 hours gap and now I am feeding him 60 to 70 ml with 2.5 hours gap. I am exclusively expressing milk and feeding through the bottle and sometimes on formula. He is having motion 3 to 4 times per day. Please advise me if this is normal since I feel that his urine has decreased compared to previously. His weight is 4.5 kg checked 20 days before. | Hello. I understand your concern for your baby. Your baby should urinate 6 to 8 times per day. As you have told that the baby peed after feeds, this seems absolutely normal. You may just keep a track on total 24 hours urine. Should be 6 to 8 times in a day. Reducing feed amount is fine but feed every 2 to 3 hourly and on-demand feeding. Why are you not breastfeeding? Is there any problem? If it is there, it should be addressed. The bottle feeds increase the risk of infection. The stools 3 to 4 times is normal. Weight is 4.5 kg, it is a good weight but need to know the birth weight. Then only would be able to know whether adequate weight gain is there or not. And also the present weight, if you know. | |
I want relief from cold to my next generation. please give me any home remedy.
hi i m 23yrs (f) I have very severe serious problem of cold from my childhood many medications have been taken to cure this but of no use. my father is also having the same problem they are saying this is hereditary . when i touch cold items or water or even go out in cool climate i easily catch cold n sneezes frequently. i want relief from this to my next generation. what to do give some remedies to permanently control this severe problem. pls doctor i m seeking help from u pls pls pls help me. (i also suspect that this may be symptoms of sinus i think so). pls give me any home remedy pls pls doctor thank u doctor | hi, ayurved has good treatments for allergic sinusitis/ rhinitis . the treatment will improve your immunity so that the episodes and the severity will be less. treatments like ''nasya'' has very good results in number of patients having siniusitis and allergies for years. regular intake of amla in any form is benficial . Chyvanprash is a good general toinc for ent problems. ayurved diet and remedies will sure help you , for more ask or drop mail at aadyam.ayurved@gmail.com wish you health. | |
Little ball of gum tissue in the back of mouth in the place where wisdom teeth was
I have an little ball of gum tissue in the back of my mouth on the bottom left corner wear my wisdom teeth used to be its the same color as the rest and I just noticed it yesterday it feels like there is food in my mouth it moves around but isnt tender and doesnt hurt what cud that be? | HelloWelcome to HCMI read your query. You have mass of tissue where your wisdom tooth used to be. Since you already got your wisdom tooth extracted so I will advice you to get your opg xray done, which will reveal the final diagnosis. Mean while you can do warm salime gargle 3 to 4 times a day.Thankyou | |
Can Ovafar be taken on second day of menstrual period?
Madam i am trying to conceive for the past 4 months. I was given ovafar to improve egg formation. Doctor said it is good with ovafar. It measured 22 last cycle. I am on my second day of periods today. Shall I take ovafar from today. How frequently shud I hav intercourse | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Active reagent in Ovafar is Clomiphene citrate. It can be started from day 2 of the cycle for induction of ovulation. Associated treatment with Metformin or Myo inositol is supposed to give better results. After the course of Ovafar for 5 days, ovulation monitoring with ultrasonography is advised. When the follicle(s) has (have) reached size of 18 mm, injection hCG will give you programmed rupture of follicle; thus you can have planned sexual relations. The follicles of size between 18 mm to 21 mm release the best quality eggs having maximum opportunity of successful pregnancy. Since your follicle is now already 22 mm, you may start the intercourse frequently upto 24 hours after the egg release. The life of the egg is 24 hours while sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, please start frequent sexual relations from the 18 mm size of the follicle and continue then at least for 24 hours after the ovulation has been achieved. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
What causes erectile dysfunction?
i am 43 years have facing erectile dysfunction since 8 years. I have no child due to this. I have consult urologist at sambalpur(orissa). He gave me advise for my semen test,diabetes test and some other test. I tested the same and consult the dr. He said there is nothing wrong with u except the semen test which is only 15 million. He gave me to take Edegra 50mg,Polybion tab daily. I have taken it since 6 months. When i not taking the same one day i am facing erectile dysfunction. My semen is watery now. Pl.give me ur valuable advise. With regards. SSB. | Hi thanks for contacting HCM..You have less sperm that is azospermia ....But it is mild not severe ....Conception can occur if sperms having normal morphology and motility ......Are you taking any hypertensive drugs ??antidepressant drugs ???As they can lead testicular dysfunction..Investigate with thyroid profile .....If you are using marijuana , coccaine , anabolic steroid then it can occur ...Smoking and alcohol should be avoided....If you had mumps orchitis after puberty then it can occur ....If bronchitis , sinusitis or any unusual symptoms develop repeatedly genetic cause for gene mutation searched by PCR testing for cystic fibrosis and kartagener syndrome .You can take hey fort or maxoza L after consulting doc...Sidenafil that you are using can be taken ...Avoid stress......If you can't conceive still assisted reproductive technology can be used.You can consult psychiatrist or sexologist ...Take care | |
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 --> | |
How is valsartan over Diovan HCT for gout?
How many mg is valsartan? I was taking Diovan HCT 160/25. I can no longer take HCT because I have gout and I m taking allopurinol. Would this be enough for my blood pressure? Is valsartan generic? I m told that I would have to get Diovan and that is too costly. Is that correct? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicDiovan is the brand name of the drug valsartan. Another company can potentially also manufacture valsartan and market under a different name but essentially the drug is the same.Valsartan is the generic name. The strengths would be the same of diovan, 80 mg, 160 mg and 320 mg.The cost of the medication may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Valsartan, if available would likely be less expensive than the brand diovan.I hope this helps | |
What causes pain ins testicles of a child?
..I just took my 9 year old son to the doctor for hurting in his balls n stomach. They could not find his testicles so we had ultrasound done n nothing should on that either. Tonight we felt both testicles but then they disappeared. Could he have floaters n what would we need to do? | Hi,Your son suffers a case of undescended Tesoro's which means that testes are not located in scrotum. They are found in the abdomen instead. This requires a surgery to bring them back to the scrotum.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
What causes severe pain in calf muscles?
I am a 53 yr old lady,since the past 15 days i have been suffering from severe pain in both my calf muscles and they are also hard. I get severe pain when i get up and start walking and there are some hard knots in and around the calf muscles and ankles. Please advice. Warm regards, Nandita | Hello, I would suggest you visit a doctor to get examined for the symptoms of pain and hard knots is suggestive of varicose veins. It is not uncommon in women, and particularly who are in professions like teaching which requires standing for a long period of time. The condition can be easily diagnosed using color doppler scan which an is an ultrasound scan. This investigation gives a clear picture of blood flow in the lower limb and is non-invasive. After a documented diagnosis is made treatment can be planned depending on severity. The treatment options include the use of compression stockings, sclerotherapy or various surgical procedures. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician | |
Child under continuous foracort and budecort inhalation. Impacts on general health and growth?
My daughter is presently eight years old and she was under foracort 100 inhalation since her fourth year. Presently, for the past six months, she is administered Budesonide (Budecort) 200 twice daily to control the wheezing . What are all the likely impact of these medicines on her general health and growth because of the continuous inhalation for the past 4-5 years. When these medication can be stopped. | Welcome to healthcaremagic.Steroid medications given by inhalers are usually safe, as there are less systemic side-effects (side effects on other body systems). Both Foracort and Budecort are steroid medications.I would like to know:How has her control of Asthma/wheezing episodes?Has she been admitted in hospital? Is she getting any other asthma medications along with steroid inhalers?It is also important to continue monitoring her growth - weight and height whilst she is receiving steroids. Has there been any change in her growth profile over past 4-5 years?Steroids given in higher dosage or pretty long period of time (as in your case) can have impact. However, it is important to weigh the balance of these side effects vs controlling her asthmaInhaler medications can be stopped gradually provided her symptoms are well-controlled and regularly followed-up.I hope I've been able to answer your queries.RegardsDr Tejas ShahPediatricianAhmedabad | |
What causes low blood pressure after heart attack?
My husband had a heart attack 6 days ago (he is 37). He came home yesterday and is now concerned that his blood pressure is too low range 89/55 to 102/65. He feels dizzy. Even prior to the heart attack and during he never had elevated blood pressure. Now he is taking multiple medications. Is the pressure too low? | Hi! With regard to your question, the blood pressure after a heart attack is normal to be a little lower than before. Some of the medications that he takes lead to decreased blood pressure. Values of blood pressure that you refer are the minimum acceptable. However, I would recommend that your husband be careful when he wakes up from bed or a laying position, he should do it slowly. I wish your husband gets better soon! All the best and thank you for using HealthcareMagic!Regards, Dr. P.Cerri | |
Q. I have a tingling sensation in my inner arm. Is it something serious?
Hello doctor, I have a tingling sensation without pain in the inner aspect of the arm on and off. Also, I have a tingling in the gluteal and lower back sometimes going to the feet. I have no other issues. I am awaiting a neurologist appointment. It is only on the left side. Is it serious? | Hello. I went through your post. It is nothing major. So, there is no need to be anxious about it. Regards. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
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 --> | |
Suggest remedy for knee pain
I recently injured my knee in physical training. I hyperextended my right knee, I get a sharp pain on the right hand inside by the knee cap and the upper left side. When I walk, it either wants to lock or buckle and not rotate as normal. What could this be? | Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to an injury of the knee. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I recommend to rest and maintain the knee immobilized to prevent further damage.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. | |
How to treat cirrhosis of liver?
My mother has cerosis of the liver, but when blood work was done, ca 125 , showed up in her blood results. My mother has had a partial hystro, leaving her ovaries, some 39 years ago. They have checked the ovaries and they show to be fine. Besides ovarian ca, what else is this enzyme associated with? | Hi,Raised CA-125 levels suggest ovarian malignancy but if ovaries are fine & partial hysterectomy is done, then the other possibility of raised CA-125 could be cirrhosis of liver, although its rare & non-specific for liver.I hope, my answer will help you.Regards,Dr. Maria Daud | |
What causes dent on top front of skull?
I recently noticed I had a dent in the top front of my skull. I thought it was caused by my sunglasses sitting on my head too long but I ve suddenly realized that it isn t caused by my sunglasses. Today I have felt another one. Should I be alarmed and what could be causing this? Cyndie | Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.I can understand your concern. The dent in skull could be due to various reasons: Bone moulding - It is a normal process which shapes skull and occurs during first 7 years age. During this, skull bone is formed from soft membrane cover and sutures between different skull bones fuse. No need to do anything for it. The dent due to it will be painless and present for long time.: Age related change - It is due to age causing bone sclerosis and areas of lysis which lead to irregular bone. It usually occurs after 45-55 years. It is also a normal process>No need to do anything for it. The dent is painless.: Post traumatic - Head injury can cause dent at impact site. It may be dent or depressed fracture. For confirmation, CT head is required. If there is any history of significant head injury before noticing dent, it could be the reason. You have to consult doctor for evaluation.Treatment will be decided after CT report. Depressed fracture may require surgery. Otherwise, normal dent is usually managed conservatively.: Bony lesion - it could be due to bony lesion like dermoid cyst/osetoma/fibrous dysplasia. It can be suspected if at dent site, you are feeling some kind of swelling. For confirmation, you have to consult doctor. He might take tissue from it to confirm diagnosis. Treatment usually requires surgical excision.Hope it will help you.Thanks. Take care. | |
Can switching to atorvastatin from creator result in increased memory problems?
My husband switched from creator to atforvastatin in Dec. 5 weeks later he had an episode of transient global amnesia. He continued to have memory problems and in May he stopped taking atforvastatin. In June he had another episode of trans. Global amnesia. He had a ct scan and a mri both normal. The doctor put him back on a statin drug this time pravastin he was on it for a couple of days and after seeing a neurologist he decided to stop taking it. Then he had another episode of trans global amnesia last week. We are hoping that this is still an effect of the statin drugs still in his system. Our family Dr. And neurologist don t have any answers. | I read your question and I understand your concern.I must say however that I wouldn't see the switch from rosuvastatin (crestor) to atorvastatin as the cause. They have similar mechanism of action and side effects, actually atorvastatin may be the most used and well known statin worldwide.I understand that the lack of explanation must be confusing to you. There is still not a clearly explained mechanism or cause for transient global amnesia, several theories like migraine variant, seizure, transient ischemic attack. None of those would have any relation to statins though, if anything statins should have a beneficial effect in case transient ischemia is the cause. I hope things work out for the best. | |
What causes chest pains with coughing and sternum soreness?
i am getting sharp chest pains when i go from laying down to sitting up. Also, when i cough and laugh hard. If I press on my sternum hard it feels sore. I feel like I went swimming for hours, like im water logged. When i deep breathe i have to cough, then the sharp pain comes. Any answers are appreciated | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. You have probably exercised on your chest muscles or had a severe bout of cough.2. If you still have coughing with out sputum production, try salt water gargling and lozenges to soothe throat. If still not reduced, you will require cough suppressants like codeine sulphate.3. If its due to exercise, you can take muscle relaxants, it will reduce. Rest should help.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
What causes breathlessness even for small works?
hello read on the site of why i cant breath i also have gone to the doc and she explained that there is nothing wrong with my breathing yet i continue to have problems but i can be doing anything laundry washing dishes setting downs even driven and cant breathe what is wrong and how can i stop it | Thanks for your question on HCM. By your symptoms it seems you are having breathlessness on minimal exertion. So we need to rule out cardiac cause first. Get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out this. If both are normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. I think you are having anxiety related symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. | |
What causes a lump on the back of my head?
Hi, I am a 25 yr old female, and I just noticed a lump on the back of my head/ neck area right on my hairline, hurts to the touch and little when I move my head certain ways. The lump is hard and doesn t move around. I m nervous about it, I ve had many health issues pretty much my entire life so with my luck I m wondering if it could be something serious. | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Although it might not be possible to diagnose the condition without a physical examination of the lump, from the history it seems that it is an inflammatory condition. If I were your doctor, after a clinical examinatioin of the lump, I would advise you for a complete blood count, a blood sugar, and possibly a FNAC of the lump. Till the report of the investigation arrives, I would start a broad spectrum antibiotic along with an anti inflammatory drug for a symptomatic relief. It might even get better if the antibiotic is appropriate for the organism causing the infection. Further management would depend on the reports of the investigations.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. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
Purpose of taking Deriphyllin retard and montelukast during asthma. Difference between chewable and non-chewable tablet?
1. Why exactly is Deriphyllin retard 150 tablets taken in Mild Asthma? Is it an antagonist or a drug that creates a reaction with some element in the body? 2. The same question for Montelukast 10 mg. 3. Which is the primary drug and which is complimentary? Deriphyllin 150 or Montelukast 10mg 4. Is there any difference in effect of a chewable tablet viz a viz non-chewable one? Thank You. | Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. 1) Deriphyllin is a bronchodilator medicine (relaxes the airways), which is being used for treatment of asthma and COPD. Because of frequent side effects (commonly stomach upsets, palpitations, headaches etc.) and interaction with other drugs, this is not the first choice for treatment of mild asthma. For mild asthma, first choice treatment is use of salbutamol inhaler whenever required. 2) Montelukast is a controller medicine which is to be taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks. It reduces inflammation of aiways, which is the cause for asthma. It can be taken alone or in combination with steroid inhalers depends on severity 3) Deriphyllin cannot be considered as a primary treatment of asthma 4) Montelukast is available as 4mg chewable tablets for children 2-6 year old, 5 mg chewable for 6-12 years and 10 mg tablets for adults and children above 12 years. The difference is in the dose. Hope I have cleared your doubts | |
MRI of brain showing microvascular ischemic gilosis. Had loss of strength, cramping of hands and lack of co-ordination in motor skills. What does it mean?
I had a MRI of my brain and the report states a variety of pathologic condtions exsist that most often correspond to microvascular ischemic gilosis. This MRI was done to try to identify why I am having continued loss of strength, coordination, and motor skills, in my right arm and hand along with cramping of my hand and my hand getting cold all the time. No other conditions exsist. I am trying to find out what microvascular ischemic gilosis is or means Thank you YYYY@YYYY | Hello jefdebb Thanks for your query, welcome to HCM microvascular ischaemic gliosis on brain are incidental findings on brain which are we can say in simple terms, are micro scars, it may occur due to advancing age, in persons of hypertension, in athersoclerosis. Usually they don't have any clinical significance. The continued loss of strength, coordination and motor skills on hand and arms may be due to a number of causes- - either vitamin B complex deficiency - due to neuropathy on particular area. - as a part of psychosomatic illness So be assured there is no problem in your MR scan, still for clinical improvement visit a good psychiatrist or neurologist. Hope I cleared your doubt. Take Care | |
Can non-penetrative intercourse result in pregnancy?
My friend has missed her periods by 11 days..She says that she didnt have intercourse with her boyfriend, he just fingered her, she is not sure if there was any semen in his hand. She took the home pregnancy test and came out to be negative. She took the test twice. Both the times it was negative. Are there any chanches that she is pregnant? | Hi, I think if the test is negative, she is not pregnant. She can consult a doctor and take some medicines for inducing periods. Hope it helps. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Suggest methods to prevent hair fall
My hair are falling since past many years.I've lost the hair from the front both sides but still it is not lost much from the middle.I think it's the beginning of going bald.Also my profession is IT industry and it causes stress,On many sites I've seen finastride,minoxidil etc for treatment.My problem is that I always have white flakes on my hair even if I've done shampoo or put oil,by putting oil it's less than usual but still there.Can you prescribe me with some medications which can help me.I normally eat vegetables and protein rich diet.I don't drink alcohol or smoke and rarely I eat non-veg | Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic,From your description of the distribution of hair loss it looks like you have a patterned hair fall seen in Male pattern baldness. There are US FDA approved treatments for it like topical minoxidil 5 % solution 1ml twice daily over affected area and Finasteride tablets. Why don't you start with medications after consulting a dermatologist ? Initiation of treatment early is very important in baldness because once hair follicle is gone it won't regrow. One thing you should realize is this hair loss is in your genes. Whatever treatment you will be on will halt the process. Once treatment is stopped genes will take over. So we need to maintain the treatment on a long term.Dandruff could be due to either Psoriasis or Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dermatologist will be able to diagnose it after examining. Hope this helped, Take care | |
Suggest remedy to get rid of cough
i have recently got back from a holiday in Bali and yogyakarta in Indonesia. i got sick over in Indonesia and i had a sore throat coughing, headache but that went away after a few days, i got back on the 10th feb and now its the 22nd and Ive been still having a cough that hasn't seemed to have gone. its worse at night and in the morning? can u please help me out? thanks | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you have recent traveling history, we should rule out lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and bronchitis for your chronic cough. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need antibiotics and inhaled treatment (formoterol or salmeterol) according to the diagnosis. Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Had surgery and radiation for melanoma. Low hemoglobin levels. Blood in stool. GI issues?
My husband is in remission from stage 3 melanoma which was in his lymph mides armpit area. He had surgery and finished radiation last spring. Recently his hemoglobin levels dropped to 7.6 and he now in ER dropped to 6.2 and had blood in stool/rectum. It s also possible he has some GI issues but what would be the cause of a sudden drop ? They admitted him | Hi, there are possibilities like G -I bleed due to some colonic malignancy or other benign cause like piles, polyp, upper gi bleed for ulceration. sudden fall of hemglobin indicates recent huge blood loss. cause can be identified by clinical history and examination and proper investigation. blood transfusion is mandatory. consult your doctor. | |
Moderate stomach cramping after eating raw almonds. Are almonds the reason, home remedy to cure it?
Two days ago I ate a couple handfuls of raw almonds. Immediately afterwards I began to experience moderate stomach cramping that would come and go in the center of my abdomen . It is not as bad today, but I am still experiencing a minor stomach ache when I eat or drink something. My bowel movements have been relatively normal, and I don t feel nauseous. I have had some gas, but no noticeable bloating . Do you think the almonds are the cause? I tend to have a very sensitive stomach normally. What type of home care would help this issue? | I think almond may cause as it is hot potency . so it irritate ur stomach. Pls take almond in winter season . | |
Suggest treatment for pain and pressure in the chest and shoulder
My husband woke in the middle of the night with pressure on his chest that was only relieved by sitting up. He states that he has had the pressure feeling all day, with pain between his shoulder blades/back. He is currently taking generic drug for pevicid in which his new prescription looks a bit different but states it is Omeprazole | It is antacid , probably for GERD. If his symptoms don not improve with it in a day or two.It would be ideal to consult your doctor as symptoms need a detailed evaluation. | |
Continuous severe bleeding with pain. On implant. Solution?
hi am just wanted to ask, i have been on implant about a year now.and my perids are all over the place. very bad bleeding, like i would be on for about 3. months then of for two days then back on. im also expirenceing harm ake were my implats is, and my pains are realy bad. is there anything that could stop my periods. and ease the paine ? | You should have the implant removed. Its obviously not working for you. Take ethamsylate/tranemic acid tablets for the heavy bleeding. But there may be another cause for the pain. See your doctor and get investigated. | |
Calculus size of 7 mm seen in kidney
Hi, my mom is 46 yrs old and her scan report says: A calculus is seen in the upper calculus measuring 7mm in left kidney . Please let me know the solution for this | Dear welcome to healthcaremagic Calculus of 7mm had got chances of passing through urine using some herbal miracles products so i suggets you wait before surgery, There is some herbal Ayurvedic products working effectively on renal calculus. Tab Cystone inculding some other ayurvedic medicine work effectively Contact your nearest ayurvedic doctor or write me info@rammani.com.np for details Drink plenty of water and take those medicine rather than surgical procedure Thanks | |
What does it mean to have broad-based protrusion without spinal canal stenosis with focal fluid?
I have a broad-based protusion at the L5-S1 level without associated spinal canal stenosis. Focal fluid signal at the right paracentral portion of the disc protusion, indicating an annular tear. Right ovarian follicles are seen. What does this mean? | Hi !I read carefully your query.Broad - based protrusion at L5-S1 is degenerative disease of spine who need to treat with pain killers and sport like swimming ( without gravity) will help you but you may go at a rheumatologist for best treatment.Ovarian follicles is normally seen in fertile women in ovulatory phase.Wishing you all best.Dr Ilirian | |
What causes stiffness and numbness post slipped disc surgery?
history of disc herniation at L4,L5. Have been experiencing stiffness and achy in right posterior hip. Feels like a knot there. Starting yesterday I have numbness at that location, going down into my leg and I have numbness and weakness in my foot , which I can t flex up towards my leg. | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As you have undergone surgery for the L4-L5 disc herniation there is a possibility of the fragment from the disc to dislodge again or may be a muscle spasm in the lumbar paraspinal muscles which takes the incisional point.Taking an MRI should make understand if the disc fragment is dislodged again. If MRI report comes fine then it's just muscular and with muscle relaxant it should be fine.In my clinical practice we make approach in a way to diagnose correctly and make sure the pain do not returnRegards Jay Indravadan Patel | |
Can trapped nerve be causing pain in chest and popping sensation?
HI There, In the past few months i have been getting a pain in my chest bone where it pops/cracks sometimes, the bone inbetween my boobs where it dips. I have to wave my arms about to make it pop but into place to make it better. Just not sure why it is happening and what can be done to help it? It probably happening once maybe twice a week at the moment. I also have a trapped nerve in the bottom of my back due to carrying my daughter about. Please can you help? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Your chest symptoms are mostly costochondritis.It is inflammation of ribs android cartilage. It is not due to trapped nerves. It is also due to carrying your baby. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid forward bending and sudden jerky movements of chest.3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.4. Sit with proper back support.5. Take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.6. Wear rib belt to prevent mobilization. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Pain in the shoulder while breathing. Cough with yellowish mucus. History of asthma. Advice?
It started with a pain under my shoulder blade. It hurt when I breathed in deeply. The next day I had a full body massage and within 1.5hrs after the massage it felt like I had the flu although I had no fever. That was a week ago and now I have a cough that is productive with yellow mucus. I have asthma but I have no wheezing the entire time. | THIS IS SINUS INFECTIONAS THE INFECTIVE SINUSES PUSH MUCUS ON BACK OF THROATHAT GOES TO STMACH AND CAUSE GERDAND IN CHEST CAUSING PAINGERD ALSO GIVES CHEST PAINCAN TAKE METROGYL 200 MG BD FOR 7 DAYS AS IT CLEARS INFECTIN FASTCAN TAKE MONTAIR FX BDSYP TOSSEX 1 TSF BDGELUSIL BDCAN TAKE DICLO SOS FOR PAINCAN TAKE ALL FOR 3 WK TILL YOU GET OUT OF IT | |
Suggest tests to confirm difficulty in conception
Am 2years old in marriage, and i have not been able to conceive i went for an HSG and everything turn normal, my husband was diagnosied with pus cell- can this be transmitted, what is the cause of it, after treatment is there gurantee of conceiving please help. | Hi, I think your husband can be treated by antibiotics course for 7 to 10 days. Generally it will not affect you. There will be no problem in conceiving. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. You can try like that for 3 cycles. If it doesn't work then you can go for IUI. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Is my mom suffering from lung fungus?
Hi, my mum has cough for more than 25yr and chest pain sometime cough blood loso of weight befor she went to the hospital they said it was tb she was in therapy tb drugs that cuold work later they it was lung fungus chest exry look mikish can i bay for antifungus drugs | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your mother's situation and problem. Your mother is having chronic lung infection. Tuberculosis and fungal infection are common cause for this. She is also having weight loss despite of tuberculosis treatment. So possibility of fungal infection is more. For this, she needs to get done sputum fungal culture and sensitivity. Culture report will isolate the causative fungus and sensitivity report will guide us about effective antifungal drugs. Another possibility is drug resistant tuberculosis. So don't start antifungal drug without proper investigations. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. | |
Leg pain, unable to balance. Prescribed Tribion, Resonix20, Clonatrill, no relief. How to cure?
dear sir,i have a problem left leg,sometimes my leg pain ,sometime my left leg doesnot balance ,i droped into the yeard i going bangladeshi doctor chember he has 13 years experience of physical medicine & other i said doctor what is my diseases?doctor said my diseaes name CMT. i can not understand what is this,he check me & give me medicine Tablet TRIBION ,Tab- resonix20 & Tablet-Clonatrill0.5mg i eat tablet daily but my left leg not balance yet ,doctor said my diseases solve 60% plz suggest me how can solve my problem | HiThank you for your question to HCM.Leg pain and weakness can stem from pressure or intrinsic pathology of the nerve. To find out the cause and location of your problem I would recommend getting Electromyography and Nerve Conduction testing (EMG/NCV) of left leg. For my patients I would also get MRI of the lumbar spine because lumbar disc herniation is a common pathology that causes leg pain and weakness. Rarely thoracic disc herniations (midback) can lead to such symptoms and MRI of the thoracic spine would be the next step if no correlating picture is found in lumbar spine.Hope this is helpful. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. | |
Are rashes all over body be due to kidney stones?
Hi, doctors seem to think (but aren t quite sure) that I may have kidney stones. I recently had a bad case of coldsore on my lips but it has almost healed....last night i got a rash all over my body except my hands and the lower half of my legs and feet, it wasn t painful or itchy it just felt warm | Hello,I dont think your rash is because of kidney stones.Rash can occur due to various causes like allergy,some medicines,some diseases of blood vessels.My suggetion is if you have any symptom of kidney stone like pain then you can have sonography done will tell your diagnosis.Secondly for lets have a visit to your doctor to know what is the cause of this.Generally its an allergic one and can be treated by giving antihistaminic medicines.Hope this is helpful.Take care.Thank you. | |
How safe is effective is Nordette pill?
i had sex with my bf last february 21 and i took nordette pills 4 pieces at february 24 at 12 pm and then 4 pcs. again at 12 midnight. and i took one pill at february 25 , 7 am. I see right now that i bleed ( March 3) , is it effective the nordette morning after pills for me? or i can still be pregnant? pls help. Thank you very much | Hi and welcome to health care magic.I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. You have used the morning. It is to be used within 72 hours of sexual intercourse and works best if taken within the first 12 to 24 hours. Since you have not mentioned the time of the pill, kindly check if the doses were completed by 72 hours. The pill is effective in preventing pregnancies in about 90% cases if taken within 12 hours and efficiency decreases to 80% by 72 hours. But if you are experiencing bleeding than most likely the pill has been effective and are not pregnant. I hope that this answered your question. Thanks for using HCM.Have a good day.Dr Nilajkumar BagdeConsultant Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
What does this MRI of injured swollen ankle indicate?
Son injuries ankle in June. Thought just typical sprain. Swelling didn t completely go away. Injured again so got MRI. What does full thickness tear of anterior talosibular ligament and partial tear r sprain of calcanefibular mean ? Also, how cautious should he be? Can t see specialist til next week. | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is ankle sprain. MRI shows complete tear of one and partial tear another ligament. Its treatment is immobilisation by cast. Analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief can be given. It will be beneficial to consult the orthopedician. If not able to cosult specialist then rest to ankle by preferably by cast is important. If you can't got cast then splints available available in market can be useful. 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. | |
Have black colour discoloration all over inside mouth, gums turning white, tongue lost sense, gaps increasing between teeth. Reason?
I have black colour discoloration all over the inside area of my mouth and my gums also appear to be turning white in colour and gaps increase between the teeth,imy tongue also has lost the capacity to sense the taste, whatever I eat tastes to be just bland. please let me know whether its a serious problem and can it be cured | Hello, Thanks for your query. Details provided by you are not sufficient,you did not mention whether you are taking prolonged medicine or you have any medical problem and since how many days you have the same? 1.Black discoloration inside the mouth may be because of prolonged use of any medication,hydrogen peroxide containing mouthwash etc........ 2.White discoloration of your gums may be following possibilities- a.if white discoloration is limited to edges of gums,this is because of food debris and deposits. b.if white discoloration is spread to whole gum and cover the cheek region,it could be- oral thrush/fungal infection/leukoplakia So i will suggest you please visit an oral surgeon as soon as possible and get the complete oral examination done and take a proper treatment after diagnosis.and maintain good oral hygiene also. Take Care. Dr.Gunjan Gupta | |
Sharp pain on back right side. Taken X-ray. Represented granuloma, tumor nodule ruled out. What does this report mean?
Hi my mom had an xray taken because of a sharp pain on her back right side. This is what the results said There are some scattered fibrocalcific densities in the lung but no acute infiltrate. there is a 7 mm nodular density overlying the mid lung on the right side, level of the 6th posterior intercostal space. significance of this nodule is indeterminate at this time. this could represent a granuloma but tumor nodule cannot be ruled out. Is this something serious she has a doctors appt on thursday with a different family physician. I m trying to explain to her what this means but I m not to sure. | MAgnetotherapy Treatment;- I think it is a case of Disc slip,if so you placea south pole of a Med. power Magnet 4 half an hour twice a day for 10 days and drink magnatic water charged with both pole.hope u may get resolve your prob. | |
How soon can I get pregnant after stopping birth control pills?
I was on OCP for the past 3 years, then decided to stop for 10 months and got back to OCP on the next 2 months. Last month I decided to stop OCP and want to get pregnant.. Have tried making a baby on my most fertile days but got my period delayed for just two days. Question, how soon can I get pregnant? Is this because of the pills that I have taken? | Hi, How are you doing ?You can try & get pregnant immediately after stopping OCP. After you stop the pills , the chances to get pregnant increases. But this may not be the reason, May I advise you a checklist of investigations, which if you have not completed, do it to clear any hindrances Husband- Semen analysis at least 2- done 4 weeks apart preferably in an infertility center ( examination done by andrologist), Blood sugarsWife - Blood Sugars, Thyroid profile Ultrasound scans to evaluate Uterus , Ovaries & adnexa Confirm tubal patency- most important- Tube is the connection between uterus & ovaries( the bridge where sperm meets the egg & forms a baby) this is size of hair follicle & cannot be seen on scans. So check with HSG( Xray with dye), or SSG ( Scan with dye) or LaparoscopyIf all this done & found normal , nothing can stop a pregnancy with God's willHope I have clarified your queries, do write back if anymore queriesAll the bestDr.Balakrishnan |
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