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Can vitamin-C be given to boost the immunity against respiratory infections?
I ve seen the effects of high doses of Vitamin C can have on the bodys immune system particulary for respiratory problems, so if we were to do this for my elderly father who has just been diagnosed with Bullous Pemphigoid, would that help his body fight infections in general ( ie against colds, flu or even pneumonia,) even though hes on prednisone? We realise it won t help his diagnosis but just to keep him as healthy as possible while his immune system is suppressed. What else could you recommend we could do to help give him some quality of life? Natual remedies or not. At present his condition is controlled with only antibiotic ointment and 20mg of prednisone. Is this condition likely get worse? He is a diabetic.Thank you for your time. | Hello,As per the narration, he has diabetes and so long terms use of steroids will not be advisable to him to save his kidneys from further damage.Vitamin C will be supportive to give along with balanced nutritious diet, deep breathing exercises.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
What is the treatment for heart palpitation?
hellomy mom is 34,she has has a problem of increasing and lowerin heart rate... she has done a lot of test like ECG,ECHO.. but everything is normal she is under a good cardiologist..but still she is suffering from this problem.she also had a high pressure..but now she is sometimes had a low pressure..but now she said tht no problem with pressure only problem is the heart rate..she has this problem genetically her father used to have this...she is taking some medicine from a doctor well those medicine include...FLUPENTIXOL0.5MG,MELITRACE10mg,ATENOLOL 25mg,AMLODIPINE 5mg,OLMESARTAN 40mg,CLONAZEPAM 0.5 mg.well,will u kindly help me what is the remedy..?? | Hi,WelcomeIncreased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes.It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holter Monitor). You also need to do a thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any.Continue taking the same medicine till than.Thanks | |
Pain in lower side after partial colectomy. Normal?
I am a 46-year old female and had a partial colectomy (5-6 inches removed) 5 weeks ago due to diverticulitis . I m still having a sharp pain on my lower right side (in between the 2 smaller lapriscopic incisions. Both incisions healed fine but I have this stabbing pain in this one spot whenever I move a certain way - mostly when starting to sit down or stand back up or trying to lay on my right side and especially when getting into the car. Is this normal? | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such sharp pain can appear due to skin nerves destruction during the surgery or hernia appearance. Other intraabdominal disease should be also considered. I suggest you to visit a surgeon for physical examination, have abdominal wall ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound and blood work done. If no findings, nerve irritation seems most probable and should slowly disappear. Hope this will help. Regards. | |
What causes burning pain in arms?
hii have pain in my left arm, it hurts when i take my arm backwards, when putting on cloths or when i try and do my hair. i t feels like my arm pings and i also get a burning feeling. it feels like the muscle where the pain is. can you please help me? thank you....jackie | Hello Jackie!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a muscle pain (probably a stretched muscle) or a pinched nerve (a cervical disc herniation can not be excluded either). Have you performed any straining physical activity lately?Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical exam and some tests: - a cervical column X ray study- a nerve conduction study- a shoulder X ray study for possible bursitis or joint inflammation- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes! | |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful legs in a diabetic patient
My father has afib and has type 2 diabeties. He has had wounds and infections on his legs for 2 years +. His hemoglobin level is 8, and does not appear to currently have infection in his legs, just swelling. He just experienced a ventricular tachycardia and is currently in the ICU. His primary care doctor does not seem to be concerned at all, and thinks he should be released. My dad has also lost 50 pounds in 3 months unintentionally. I don t think he should leave the hospital yet, he has no strength and I am worried that something worse will happen if he goes home now. His cardiologist will be doing a heart cath soon to determine what is going on in his heart. What kind of doctor is best to help him with all of these issues? | Thanks for contacting HCM. Your father needs a treatment with multi specialist team of doctors which includes cardiology , diabetology , vascular surgeon and also physician. One can be primary consultant and others may be co - consultant s . They can review the patient periodic ally and suggest whichever needed. I hope I have given answer for ur question . | |
Why the poo is black in color and hard to clean up?
My daughter is 10 months old and I have noticed here lately her poo is black tar looking and very hard to clean up. She is pooping up to possibly 5 times a day. Should i be conscerned enough for a dr or what to do? She was born on time with a birth weight of 7.9oz and now weighs 21lbs. | Hi, your child is suffering from stomach infection, you need to do a stool routine microscopy test and start antibiotics like zenflox plus 3 ml three times a day for 3 days, Give Syrup albendazole 10 ml single dose before sleep. Syrup Paracetamol 5ml if fever is present, review after 2 days. Wish your child good health. | |
Does using Travatan eye drops cause painful stiffness in the joints?
Hi , I have had numerous tests done for extremely painful arm joints. Everything from Ultrasound to an MRI scan. All tests came back showing absolutely nothing wrong. I use Travatan eye drops every night due to high eye pressure. Although all my visits to my opthomologist Show my pressures are normal. Travatan is the only drug I put into my body everyday. Could it be the cause of my terrible joint pain and stiffness I wake up to everyday in my arms ? Thank you , Colleen Goldsmith | Hello,As per my knowledge as a physician, stiffness in joints is not side effect of Travatan eye drop. Can I come to know whether you have done any rheumatic arthritisprofile?I will suggest you to review here with detailed history and reports or consult with rheumatologist. I will also suggest you to continue Travatan eye drops.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shyam B. Kale | |
What causes feet and ankle swelling, low pulse rate and memory lapses?
My husband had a colon test today and his pulse rate never got higher than 48 even before he was put to sleep. He has been having trouble with swelling in his feet and ankles for a while now plus being tired. His memorly has been lapse at times. He has mylodsymlastic symdrome, so we thought that maybe that was playing a part in the way he feels. Should he see a heart doctor? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know the age of your husband and detailed clinical and treatment history. Myelodysplastic syndrome can be causing man if the effects mentioned by you but knowing his heart condition is important.Pulse rate is a reflection of heart beats. It can go below 60 in the elderly. If your husband has been an active athlete in the past then having a low pulse rate is explainable. However if his earlier ECG and echocardiography tests have been normal then this is a concern and must be investigated by a cardiologist. It is possible that his heart conduction or electrical activity is being affected and this is causing slow discharges leading to reduced heart rate and pulse. Swelling of limbs also can be related to heart conditions.Memory lapses need to be evaluated keeping in mind his age if he is an elderly or due to any particular tendency for impaired cognitive function. It will help to get him consult a cardiologist. Please do not worry. | |
What is the remedy to avoid excessive bleeding after taking plan B?
I HAVE RECENTLY TOO A PLAN B AND AFTERWARDS I NOTICED I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING A LOT OFF AND ON, I HAD GOTTEN OFF MY PERIOD 1ST OF OCTOBER HAD SEX TOOK A PLAN B STARTED BLEEDING AGAIN ON OCTOBER 9TH OF OCTOBER, STOPPED ON OCT 12TH NOW ITS OCT 18TH AND I JUST STARTED AGAIN CAN SOME BODY PLEASE HELPPPPPP ME | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.Plan B is associated with these symptoms.I recommend tab tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid. One tab thrice a day. (tablet pause -Mf)if still no relief then you will need hormonal medicine to stop bleeding.Thanks.Dr Bhagyashree. | |
What causes lumps on elbows with fluid in them?
Hi, I'm 41 yrs old and started boxing at the age of 8 yrs old, I have lumps on both elbows and they are hard yet feels like fluid in them also. My question is what can I do about this or is there anything I can do about this problem? I still like to workout with weights and do alot of push-up's but that is getting to point i can't do that anymore because they hurt me so much. | Hi,Dear I went through your query.1-By the facts placed by your query and In my opinion, Cause of the painful bilateral elbow lumps is -most probalbly -Olecranon bursitis,as you are a gym-boxer for long.2-It appears that lately your olecranon bursitis-has got mild infection and has become more painful and not allowing you to gym work outs with weights and push ups. 2-a-Stop the gym work outs NOW for 2 wks till you take proper treatment for the painful elbow lumps.3-In my opinion you need treatment of the infection of the olecranon bursitis with mild super-added infection -on priority.4-a-Simultaneously you had to take -NSAID for 1 wks time-4-b-Cold compresses of the painful elbow,4-c-Antibiotics -oflox-OZ-combinaition for 10 days time -as its a chronic mild infection.4-d-and drainage of the cyst SOS , from orthpaedist doctor if trouble is not releieved in 2 wks time with this supportive treatment.5-Get your hb1ac done with fbs and pps and if any problem take treatment under control of the specialist physician.6-So as suggested here, plz take treatments, your problem could be controlled in 8 wks time.7-Hope this would solve your query,8-Thanks for your query to the Health Care magic. 9-You are wellcome for any further treatments if required.10-I would love to help you out of YOur worry about your painful lumps.Take Care.Thnks.Wellcome. | |
Suggest treatment for anemia and bloated stomach
Hi I have a 19 year old son who is very anaemic. He was found to be severely anaemic last June and has since been on high strength iron tabs since. He has had endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy which showed inflamed illeum with superficial ulceration but nothing major. He has also had 6 vit B12 injections recently as levels were low but intrinsic factor apparently ok. He still does not feel well with lack of energy and bloated feeling constantly. It took 3hrs for capsule to leave his stomach during test and that was on empty stomach. We are at our docs tonight and I am wondering if it is worth asking to see a haematologist to find out why he is anaemic in the first place. Just wondering what your opinion is. Many thanks | Hi,Sorry to hear about your son. We need to know his RBC indices and other tests like iron studies, hemoglobin electrophoresis, osmotic fragility tests,ultrasound abdomen have to be performed to look for cause of anemia. | |
What does a lump on the temple indicate?
Hello I have a small hard lump on top of temple.. kind of feels like it is connected to skull. I have had it for a few years and it is probably a little smaller than a penny so I didn t really worry about it.. but it feels like it maybe grew a little bit over time. Is this some type of cyst and is it recommended that I remove it? Thanks in advance | Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* The lump have differential diagnosis of sebaceous cyst or dermoid most likely .* Recommended to get surgery for the same for permanent cure .Thanks .Regards . | |
What causes wrist pain after falling down?
I have had a painful wrist for about 6 weeks now. It s Painful when I put my thumb up. It is tender and slightly swollen on the bone that sits at the thumb side where it joins the wrist. I fell around the 6/7 weeks ago but it was my ankle that was swollen so I did not pay attention to my wrist, then when it did start to hurt I didnt connect it to the fall and thought it may be some kind of tendonitis. I told doctor and she s sent me for X-ray when I told her I had fallen a while ago. The X-ray came back normal, but it still hurts and at times when moved certain ways it makes me stop dead for a second or two with the pain. Do you have any ideas what it could be. Many thanks. | do a CT scan. little carpal bones fractures often cannot be seen in basic xray projections. a scaphoid/trapezius fracture should be easily excluded by this. if the CT is negative, a RMN os useful to analyse ligament injuries | |
Suggest treatment for severe chest pain and shortness of breath
Couple of minutes ago I was laying down on my phone my brothers were in the corner just sitting and out of nowhere I ran out of breath I stood up and couldn t breathe very well it was hard to breathe and I had very strong pain in the chest... What is wrong with me? | thanks for asking your questioni completely understand your problemno need to panic but need is to consult a pulmonologist and to come to a diagnosis after some investigations needed like ecg, spirometry, chest X-ray. this type of breathlessness and chest pain can occur in bronchial asthma , pulmonary embolism and many other diseases.so better to get yourself checked.thanks/regardsfeel free to ask more questionsmay god bless you with good health | |
Suggest treatment for asthma and infection in the chest
i have asthma and i was having trouble breathing because of some type of infection in my chest. I cough up brown mucus from my lungs and i know it is some type of infection or virus. I went to the urgent care and she didnt speak great english not that i care but she prescribed prednisone for my breathing, i dont think she understood the giant infection that i have, i read up on prednisone and i am unsure if thats what i need. The infection is what is causing my breathing problem. please help | Hi,You might have asthma with infective bronchitis or pneumonia etc.For infection,you must take antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides or cephalosporins) in full 7 days course with analgesic and antiinflammatories with other supportive treatment to get rid off infection completely.For,asthma you can continue your MDI or rotahaler bronchodilators like steroids,beta agonists ,anticholinergics with antiallergic drugs like antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers.Nebulizers and steam inhalation has also good role to treat asthma symptoms. | |
What could be the reason for pain during ejaculation in a 74 yr old male?
I am a 74 year old healthy male and for the past several months I have pain DURING ejaculation. I would describe the pain as moderate. My urologist has had me on two antibiotics and the situation is no better. 14 days on Levofloxacin 500mg and now half way thru a 37 day series of Bactrim DS 800-160. Ideas? | HelloThanks for query.You have pain during ejaculation .This is mostly due to Chronic Prostatitis .Get your Semen examination and Semen culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection so that you can take appropriate antibiotic as per culture report to combat infection.Discuss with you Urologist about the other modality of treatment like daily prosatatic massage.This helps to drain out all the secretions from prostate and there by helps to control infection.Dr.Patil. | |
Is pregnancy possible in the absence of periods?
Please someone help me, I feel like I fucked up. I got the ok from my doc to have sex and what not again, so me and my SO had sex, 2 days ago already, and he nutted in me, call it caught in the moment or dumb asf, either way I’m trippin now. My LO is literally 1 month and 18 days old, I haven’t started a period, and I’m Exclusively breastfeeding. Could I get pregnant even tho I haven’t had a period? I literally do not want to be pregnant again, and my 21st birthday is July 23rd, and I really want to celebrate that. Too late for planB pill????? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Breastfeeding exclusively is a way of contraception and since you didn't have a cycle you probably haven't ovulated yet. But this is not 100% sure because still exist a small possibility of getting pregnant. You are not two late for plan B but it might affect the quality of milk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka | |
What is the future course for post chemotherapy?
HI DOCTOR, MY DAD IS HAVING A MOUTH CANCER.HIS CASE IS AS FOLLOWS: DATE DETAILS November-04 first time i was diagnosed for mouth cancer December-04 I underwent a surgery July-08 recurrence of mouth cancer August-08 I underwent 2nd surgery March-10 recurrence of mouth cancer april 2010 to march 2010 I was on chemotherapy April-11 had bleeding from my mouth so chemotherapy was discontinued 19 may to 2 june had taken 10 sessions of radiotherapy July-11 doctors are suggesting to under go surgery 3rd time I am attaching CT scan + MRI reports of below dates. 1) CT scan report on 10 September 2010 2) CT scan report on 19 may 2011 3) CT scan report on 13 july 2011 4) MRI report on 27 july 2011. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Oral cancers have a good treatment response if detected early. Your father might have early cancer and therefore he is under treatment for more than 10 years. Cancer is a condition which is to be regularly followed up and treated depending on the disease progress.If doctors have suggested third surgery then it is better to proceed with the treatment. At this stage he might require chemotherapy and radiation therapy to stabilize the disease. A check is to be kept on his general health and please provide good nutrition and pain relief. Please do not worry. | |
On Crestor. Serum billirubin, serum phosephatase abnormal. Had heart surgery. Explain situation?
i am on Crestor 10 mg ..daily and i just received my liver function test where by theSerum Billirubin 39 Umol/L...Serum alkaline phosephatase 116 U/l..i do went heart surgery operation in year 1994..four by pass were needed..i do also take metfomine 1 twice daily and also aspirin 75mg daily.how can i decrease the bilirubin .. | Hi and welcome to HCM.It may indicate certain liver damage caused mostly by fatty liver or viral hepatitis so rule out these 2 first. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasounds didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step. If you dont have any symptoms then this is just slight and reversible liver damage.Wish you good health.Regards | |
Q. Holter monitor shows supraventricular ectopics and PAC. Do I need antiarrhythmic drug?
Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old male who just received the results of a 24-hour Holter monitor. Key findings include: Sinus rhythm with frequent supraventricular ectopy (2559) which included couplets and one seven beat SVE multiplet. No complex forms. No significant pauses or periods of heart block noted. Constant feeling of missed beats coincides with frequent supraventricular ectopy. Very infrequent ventricular ectopy that was isolated and univocal. Cardiologists not concerned with findings and recommended positive affirmation, distraction, and cognitive behavioral strategies. He was very reluctant to recommend anti-arrhythmic treatment seeing this as overkill. Other matters of interest. Recent stress echo (March) indicated above average fitness for age (14 mets) and reached a maximum heart rate of 160 bpm. Moderate aortic regurgitation (grade 3-4), normal ejection fraction (60), LVEDV (138 mls), no demonstrable ischemia or arrhythmia. The recent PACs are very noticeable and I feel every one of them. I would appreciate a second opinion or advice on whether there is anything else I can do to stop them. I am currently on Atenolol 100 mg, Crestor 40 mg, Effexor 74 mg, and Valium 5 mg. | Hello. Premature atrial contractions or supraventricular ectopics are not harmful per se other than giving you symptoms. So antiarrhythmics are not usually recommended, so I do not disagree with your treating cardiologist. Beta blocker is the safest option available, although not the most effective one and other options are ablation or antiarrhrythmics. So trying behavioral techniques is a good option. But if it troubles you a lot then you may request low dose antiarrhythmics like Amiodarone for a short period of time, but they may again come back after the drug is stopped. Since there is no atrial fibrillation or SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), antiarrhythmics are absolutely necessary, but the benefit would be in you is just symptomatic, which comes with the risk of side effects. However, you should have Holter at regular intervals like yearly (with echo for aortic regurgitation), or if you notice sustained ectopics or irregular rhythm implying development of fibrillation. You may discuss changing Atenolol to others like Metoprolol and see if its help. You should try to identify triggers like sleep or gastric disturbances, alcohol or smoking (if any), any particular medications (which you are on), stress, etc. Also, if not had recently, thyroid should be tested. So in a nutshell, antiarrhythmics may be avoided, but if not tolerable symptomatically then may be tried. I hope this helps. | |
How to get rid of rash on shin?
I play soccer for my high school and for a club team and have had a shin guard rash on my shins from my shin guards. We have tried everything and nothing seems to work. I love playing soccer but its getting to the point where I cant take all this pain anymore. What should I do?!? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicSince the material from the shin guards is irritating your skin, you may want to try either using guards made of a different product or using a material to separate it from your skin.Your doctor may be able to provide you with a cream that can effectively treat the rash.I hope this helps | |
Diagnosed with hepatitis A. My recovery seems to go pretty slow, am I doing anything wrong? Concerned?
Hi,I was diagnosed with hepatitis A five weeks ago, at that time my SGPT 2063 u/l, SGOT 455 u/l, total bilirubin 7.2mg/dl. I have been checking my blood every 5 days and there has been improvement. currently SGPT 105u/l, SGOT 56, bilirubin 9 mg/dl. my concern is why my bilirubin going up? I would expect the number to go down while I am recovering. Also my SGPT and SGOT have been fluctuate in the past three weeks. Last week my SGPT 65 and SGOT 40, is this something alarming? I have checked with three specialist (Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist) and they all didn't seem too worry about my condition, they said I will fully recover. My family are so scared because I am so yellow (jaundice) and they don't let me near my child, afraid of contagious. It has been very challenging these past few weeks for me and my family. My family have been watching my food diet, I can only eat soup, porridge, and steam fish and vegetables. In the meantime I lost 15lb and still feel nausea with no appetite. My recovery seems to go pretty slow, am I doing anything wrong? Please help... | Hello, There is no effective drug treatment of hepatitis A since it is a viral disease. So as with any other viral diseases,the affected individuals should avoid contacts with others,take plenty of fluids,and take rest. Since the stool remains very contagious for several weeks into the illness, they should be extra careful with bathroom hygiene. If possible, a separate bathroom should be set aside until recovery. Separating eating utensils may be of benefit. Most of he people suffering from hepatitis A recover completely in 5 to 6 weeks time however around 10% people may have prolonged waxing and waning illness that may last as long as 6 months. There is no chance of this problem becoming chronic and once a person recovers from it,he never gets it again in his life. Your temporary increase in bilirubin levels is Normal and should not be worried. Relax,soon you shall be all right.You are not doing anything wrong.Nausea and loss of appetite shall be allright soon. Avoid alcohol. Thanks | |
Suggest treatment for ragweed allergy
I went for allergy testing. Tests came back that the only thing tested for that i am allergic to is rag weed. Work with animals, did that test twice. From childhood, already know allergic to bee and wasps ( anaphalactic). During the visit i mentioned my scalp had been itching and had tiny white head type things all over. My face was starting to break out with pimples more than zits. Used to have wonderful complection. This had been going on about a year. Six months before this i had gone to a dermatologist that was not sure what was going on. Put me on a heavy antibiotic for 3 months and two doses of ivermectin ( good thing i am not a collie since collies can not have this) thinking it might be something from the animals i work with. By the second dose i could not function well. Ivermectin and psychiatric meds do not work with each other in my situation. He thought it was a mite of some sort. When i talked to the allergist again, she said it was a simple yet becoming severe case of scalp ezcema. Many of the signs are there and becoming more severe. She said to go back to my dermotologist, yet Dr. schleshinger should have noticed this to begin with if an allergy dr noticed within a few minutes. I have trust issues with any dr. My life was taken away by pharmacutical medications by age 20, now at age 37 i qualify for disability b/c of them and keep getting worse. Please help. | from your details you might be sufferring either from tinea infectionof scalp or some autoimmune skin infection. it requires details invetigation and physical examination of the lesion. but let be practical, apply ketoconazole lotion on scalp once a week halh an hour before bath. it might be helpful.if it not work, then apply some local steroid preparation . | |
Suggest remedy for uncomfortable pain on the back
my back feels uncomfortable it's not quite pain but its just making me feel like squirmingkind of irritable it's worth when i'm sat down i'm also getting some pain in my ass in wear my lungs would be it feels like a bruise sort of sensation any ideas as to why this is happening also i have a feeling of my heart missing a beat and sometimes racingi've also had increased appetite but weight lossand i've been suffering with diarrhoea and stomach painand also dizzinessi do know i have low blood pressurei have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and have also been diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitisjust not sure what's causing me symptoms . thank you for your time | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your musculoskeletal pain can be due to vitamin D deficiency so you can test your vitamin D level and if found low you can supplement it with vitamin D3. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Multivitamins supplements will be helpful.You can see general physician for your problem of missed beats, dizziness and diarrhoea etc.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. | |
What are the chances of getting pregnant while on Nordette?
I started nordette 5 days ago. Haven t missed a tablet. How long does it take to become effective? I Had unprotected sex with my fiancé and he ejaculated inside me on my 5th day of taking nordette. Should we be worried of pregnancy? If so can I take the morning after pill? Thank you kindly. | Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worry, you are completely safe.I assume that you are started your nordette pill form the first day of cycle and did sex on 5th day of cycle.You did sex in completely safe period of cycle.Again nordette also act as contracpepetion. Nordette is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. (just 0.5% failure rate).Continue to take it on specific time everyday by putting reminder in mobile.Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.Hope this may help youContact further if follow up neededBest regardsDr. Sagar | |
Suggest treatment for itchy bumps on the scrotum
Hi I have a condition on the right side of my scrotum kind of where my penis and scrotum rub that is slightly raised in bumpy sections and it kind of itches and hurts a tiny bit when I touch it. It has been a week now and it has not changed in appearance. I know it is not herpes for it is not blister sores plus I am married. Any idea what it could be? It is not going away. | HiThank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. For such condition i would recommend using ointments or creams with combination of antifungal like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone for local application. Antifungal ointments are available over the counter also. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area and instead you can use saline or warm water. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for autism and fits of a 9 year old
Hi, Sir,I am Popat Jadhav from aurangabad maharashtra (india).I have a child named ajinkya having age 9 years old. he is suffering a problem of autism .At the age of 1 year he have a fits , when fits comes he falls down momentarily . after then we starts treatment and get medicine regurarely ,but there is no big difference in his helth ,he can t speak and can not do his regular activities.Please sugest something. | Hi.... I understand your concern and empathize with your kidyour. Your kid has two different problems for which the management is entirely different. First of all seizures should be controlled with anti epileptic drugs which I assume you are regularly following. I think that it should be complex partial seizure by what you have quoted. The other problem with your kid is having is Autism which is not to be taken lightly and he should be managed with behavioral therapy and drug therapy. This should be done by expert psychologist who is well trained in Child Psychology. I suggest you get in touch with your nearest child guidance clinic in your area.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Have a history of GERD, schatzki s ring and hiatal hernia. Experiencing jaw pain. Allergy? What to do?
I have a history of zollinger ellison syndrome and had a gastrinoma removed from my liver in 2002. Possible MEN1 but never genetically tested due to cost. I had colonstomy due to scar tissue in November 2010 and reversal in June 2011. I have a history of GERD, schatzki's ring and hiatal hernia but have had numerous EGD's with no issues. I have had blood tests as well as an ultrasound for my thyroid and no issues. I have been experiencing jaw pain up to my ears, swollen glands and a swelling feeling under my tongue and on the sides intermittently for about 3 years but has been consistent the over the past year. I have been to many primary doctors, gastro doc, ENT and allergist and no one can tell me what is wrong. Any suggestions? | think to be food allergiesas you arehaving pain in jaw with salivary gland swollen there can beblockageof salivary glands or stone in protid gland dutsopening in below tonguebetter go for sialsdenography for salivary glands or ige levels test for allergies you will get it | |
Should Plan B be taken after taking Take Action pill to prevent pregnancy?
Last night I took Take Action emergency contraceptive but I see mixed reviews on it now with plenty of people saying they still have gotten pregnant after taking it . I have tri sprintec at home I have taken my Friday pill but I have been of my pills for a few days will I be okay or should I go buy the plan b ? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Though you are on Tri-Sprintec as you have missing a few pills you cannot expect complete protection with them, so it was a good decision to take the emergency contraceptive pill. Both take action emergency contraceptive pill and plan B contain Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg as the dose is same you can expect same action like when taken early like that is within 12 hours you can expect around 95% of the protection with increasing gap between intercourse and pill, the percentage of protection will decrease with any pill. Take action emergency may not give up to the mark action when it is taken by women with overweight or in a woman who is taking few drugs that can interact with it like antiepileptic drugs, Rifampicin etc. If you are not overweight and not taking any of these drugs no need to worry you can expect similar protection. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to answer any further follow up questions. 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 long should I wait post immunization to get pregnant?
hi. im going to kenya next month and have to have immunisations including yelow fever, hep a and b, malaria tablets and was wondering if there is a certain amount of time we will have to wait after having these injections before i get pregnant as i don t want to increase risks to baby | Hello,After such immunization schedules, it is better to wait for three months before trying to conceive. Usually, a period of two weeks to one month is suggested after live vaccine injections. Since these are only prophylactic procedures, there is no specific restriction, but, as a safety precaution, you can use temporary contraception for 6-8 weeks at least. Please use prenatal vitamins right from now on. You can also see a specialist once you settle down for further plans. When immunization is advised for Rubella in TORCH infections, pregnancy is strictly avoided for 3 months after vaccination. Hope this helps. | |
Suggest treatment to overcome infertility
I am staying Near Anand Vihar New Delhi , I have spent 2 years of my mariage life.I want baby . We have not taking any precausion after mariage. Can you please advice what , i should do to concive my child.Should , I visit hospital for check up. You response will be highly apreciate. | Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.As you had completed two years, you should try first with natural method.Do intercourse on alternate days in fertile period and try this for 6 months atleast.If not get success then take your family dr advise.Hope i answered your question.Would be happy to help you further.Take care. | |
How can pain in the lower back be treated?
I went in to emergency last night with possible kidny stones they did an ultra sound and took blood but wad told there were no stones but that my left looked like it was draining slower then the right but again here I sit 8n pain through my lower back up through my side what do.I do | Hello,If you provide some more information, then it will be more helpful. What is the exact location of pain? Is the pain constant? Are there any relieving factors like heat application? Whether taking food increases pain?Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Nishad BN | |
How can an lingual hernia be treated?
I have an lingual hernia that sometimes drops down to my left testicle/scrotum making the sac and testicle appear swollen and bigger. I will have surgery in a few months but would like to known what I can do between now and the surgery to ease the discomfort and appearance as well as possible positions for sleeping. | Hi, Surgery is the only treatment option available for an inguinal hernia (a non-lingual hernia!) You might have developed a recurrence of a hernia. Consult a general surgeon and plan for a repeat surgery. You can go for a laparoscopic procedure as it has got better results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Is taking i-pill necessary after oral sex?
hello ma am, i have a question to ask. Me and my g.f had oral sex on saturday 17 may 2014 and would like your suggestion for our case regarding taking the i-pill or not. it was she shaked my pennis and had a little ( few drops ) sperm on her finger which she cleaned with cloth but was not sure whether it was cleaned or not then she rubbed her clit nd i sucked her vagina, so in this case should she go for i-pill tommorow morning it will become around 68-70 hrs since we had sex till tommorow morning when she ll take pill, please suggest. | Hi!If you haven't had vaginal intercourse there is no need to use I-pill.Pregnancy can occur only if you will have vaginal penetrative intercourse .Regards | |
Suggest treatment for recurring infantile loose motions
hello doctor ,my son is 8 months old and he weighs 8.5kgs. he is having loose motions from 23may. doctors have tried various medication...........like zinc acetate,ors,nutrolin B,nor metrogel,eco norm,zifi100. He gets better for a couple of days and again it starts...i have got his siools tested twice, the results show same infection e coli.what should i do now ? | recurrent loose motions could be treated based on the culture reports and if required intravenous antibiotics. stools to be tested for reducing substances and if positive lactose free formulas should be used. | |
Suggest treatment for swollen tooth
I have a small swelling above a front tooth and it feels tight when I move my lip. This tooth was knocked out when I was 10 and has been a crown ever since. I did have full mouth Xrays last week and my dentist said there was nothing wrong I do have a pain syndrome, could it be coming from this? Thank you | Hi...Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...As per your complain a swelling over the gum of the tooth that has a crown over it seems to be most probably due to re-infection in the crowned tooth and in case of the tooth is root canal treated before crown placement then it is a treatment failure..If it is not root canal treated the tooth may need root canal treatment..If the tooth is not infected then the bump can be due to gum infection leading to formation of gum boil or a gum abscess..There is a possibility that diagnosis is missed in x Ray so a repetition of x Ray can help..If there is tooth infection Root canal treatment or a re treatment if tooth is already treated needs to be done afyer removing the crown followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve..In case of gum infection Scaling following by antibiotics and topical application of gum paint will relieve..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
What causes bumps inside the mouth?
I have recently been noticing that a few bumps have been forming on the inside of my mouth (the oral mucosa , if I m not mistaken in attempting to be specific)... And, to be honest, I truly do not possess any intellect about these growths whatsoever. I just refer to them as gingival polyps , however; I ve even been squeezing them so they could be removed, but it seems like more of them form after I consume something. Do any of y all know the information on this condition I currently have? | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually gingival polyps are those who grow on the gums. If the bumps are on any other area of oral mucosa, they are not gingival polyp.But if they are occuring on gingiva only then they can be infection of gums or tooth. To confirm any bump you have to visit a good oral medicine specialist and get them properly examined with an x - ray. Hope it will help you. | |
Noticed the symptoms of lyme disease after a complete hysterectomy
I am 55 years old & it has been 3 years since my complete hysterectomy due to stage 1 uterine cancer. I was told my sex life would eventually be normal again (in the sense of getting pleasure like I used to before the surgery ...specifically orgasms). Unfortunately, in the 3 years after surgery I have had only one slight orgasm (nothing like it used to be). I am also still so tired during the day & am told to try harder.....is it all psychological (depression or still repercussions from the lyme disease treatment that ceased last October) or do othersshare my problem too. Thanks! | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You had utrine cancer and you have gone for hysterectomy. Sexual pleasure and orgasam are not affected by this. However age, mental stress, depression all can affect the orgasam sensation. So in my opinion its not due to your surgery. You should consult your doctor for counselling. 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. | |
What causes chest pain, nose bleeding and head ache?
My major concern is that earlier, he experienced nose bleeding, chest pains and headache (lower left side of the back of his head) altogether. Hi, my boyfriend has a heart condition. He was born premature. He experienced frequent chest pains before during his high school days and then it went away for a year or so. Now, it s back. He experiences these chest pains about 3 times a week. Sometimes, the attacks come in 2 consecutive days or more. I also have a concern about him having nosebleeds every now and then for no reason at all. Recently he s experiencing headaches at the lower left side of the back of his head. He has lost his appetite and lost some weight. My major concern is that earlier, he experienced nose bleeding, chest pains and headache (lower left side) altogether. Kindly help me me please. I m really worried about him. -Joy | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You friend seems to suffer from -?CHD with Hypertension?Coarctation of Aorta.Other regular causes of Hypertension needs to be ruled out and treated if any.Nasal bleeding with chest pains and headache are due to Hypertension.With history of heart condition and premature birth with history of chest pains during school days,Coarctation of Aorta needs to be ruled out,with expert opinion from Cardiac Surgeon.Second opinion with CHD expert-Cardiac Surgeon is advisable in your case who would investigate properly and would plan further treatment for you. Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours.If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-Dear, if satisfied,Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,You are most Welcome herewith !!Good Day!!Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS | |
Q. Bled after Postpone 72, but experiencing temperature and vomiting. Does it indicate pregnancy?
Hi doctor, I had sex with my partner before ten days. She took Postpone 72 on the next day. She had bleeding after a week for four days. Now, she has temperature and vomiting for a week. Is she pregnant? | Hi. Just do a urine pregnancy test, if you think, that she is pregnant. But mostly it will be negative. Now, she has temperature and vomiting mostly due to something other reason. It could be due to gastroenteritis if she ate food from outside. Consult a nearby physician. You may require to do CBC or urine routine test. Taking oral antibiotics and Paracetamol will help. You have to consult a gynecologist to know whether she has a vaginal infection. We need to find the source of the infection and have to treat it accordingly. Mostly, it is due to a stomach infection. Drink more water. The periods can be irregular for two to three months due to the tablet Postpone. | |
What causes paralytic state of left side for sometime?
I was lying in bed and when I moved to get up, my left locked up completely. I couldn t bend my knee or walk on it for a while. Taking small steps and walking (hopping) around for about 10 minutes, it finally went back to normal, but it frightened me very much. Do you know what could have caused this or what I should do about it? | Hi, Oh... too much tone... Good question. without an exam, I can only give general information and restless leg affects about 1 in 3 people. While it can be from medication, electrolytes, too much work on one side, mostly the cause isn't found and either medication for Parkinson's or muscle relaxants work well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist | |
What causes hard and bloated stomach after viral infection treatment?
hi, my 18 month old grandaughter just got over a 7 day virous which included vomiting everything she ate and drank, after the hospital put her on intervenus she has come back to normal eating and drinking habits but has a hard and bloated stomach. what to do? | Hi, welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. From the history it seems that your child has been admitted in hospital for acute gastroenteritis with dehydration. There are complications in acute gastroenteritis like hypokalemia and intestinal obstruction which can lead to distended abdomen. Kindly do complete blood count, serum electrolyte level, X ray abdomen and ultrasound abdomen. An examination by doctor should be done so that we may not miss any important finding. Review back with above reports. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. | |
What causes pain around breast, nipple area, thick solid pus coming out with bloody discharge?
Hi...I had to have my milk ducts removed due to calcification and discharge 16 years ago after my twins birth. My surgeon also biop the nipple tissue, neg. HUGE cancer risks on maternal father & mothers side. Everything from esophageal,bone,brain,prostate etc. No feeling sensation in that breast for 16 years. Over last month pain around breast,nipple-area and today thick almost solid like string pus came out with bloody discharge when examining my breast. My Hemotologist checked out site and ordered an ultrasound and followup with my surgeon for next week. Could this just be an underlying infection or possibly a pre-curser to ca. I do have scaring tissue but a lot of this came out. My Hemo Dr said he could feel something when he pressed around the area I could feel the pain. any help sugg? | Since you said pus came out along with blood, infection is a strong possibility. On palpation, underlying collection of pus or dilated ducts can be felt. but it is always better to investigate further and that is why you are requested for further tests. family history increases the risk but it doesnt mean you will definitely get cancer. | |
What are the side effects of masturbation?
hiim a 22 year old boyi did masturbation for about 3 years, Severe! maybe sometimes 4 times a day.i heard that it cause Psoriasis and maybe other skin sensations.my skin some times have white spots that sometimes they Disappeared and some times are about red.cat this be Because masturbation؟ | Hello Thanks for writing to HCMYou are wrongly informed.Masturbation doesn't lead to psoriasis.White and red spots over penis skin may be due to irritation resulting from excessive masturbation.You may need antibiotic and steroid ointment to be applied locally.You should avoid excessive masturbation and try to concentrate in your activities.You should avoid provocative literature and videos and try to keep busy yourself in your job.Hope i have answered your query.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
Should I be concerned about enlarged heart size and unfolding of the aorta?
I was dignosed with a bicuspid aortic valve which was diagnosed 30 years ago. The condition remains asymptomatic however I noticed a 2008 xray mentioned my heart size was in the upper range of normal and the aorta was slightly unfolded. I am concerned that I have have been on and off dizzy for a couple of weeks. I have no breathlessness. | Hello, A chest x-ray can not see the heart dimensions as good as cardiac ultrasound can. I recommend you to do a cardiac ultrasound to better see the heart dimensions and aorta too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician | |
Heavy, itchy, tingling feeling in breasts, backache, diluted and light periods without clots . HPT negative. Possible pregnancy?
Hi I suspect that I may be preganant yet I still get my period and have had 2 negative hpt's.I say this because my bras no longer fit and my breast feel heavy.They also have that tingly feeling every day like an electric shock and are very itchy,I had severe backache,I no longer get period pain which I used to.And the blood is not as dark in color,looks diluted and has no clots. | Hi,Thanks for your question.If your periods were on time & home pregnancy tests are negative then it is quite unlikely that you were pregnant in the last cycle. You may go for a blood pregnancy test & a trans- vaginal ultrasound for further reassurance.Breast symptoms are not confirmatory for pregnancy & slight variation in periods may not always indicate pregnancy.Take care. | |
Why do I feel lightheaded and dizzy and sweaty?
hi I am a 30year old male I have suffered epilepsy from a young age last fitted 4 year ago I have just coughed up blood now feel really lighttheaded and dizzy also sweating a lot what can be the problem I have tried something to eat incase I was hungry but it didnt help | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your history and present complaints. There is no connection between your past history of epilepsy and the current coughing of blood.This needs further evaluation, with Chest X-ray and sputum culture examination.You can consult a pulmonologist or chest physician for further evaluation and treatment.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: My blog: | |
Q. I am bleeding after four days of tonsillectomy. How to manage?
Hi doctor,I just had my tonsils taken out before four days. Today, I took a walk down the mall and started to bleed a lot from my mouth. I rush to the hospital, and the doctor asked me to rest. As soon as I got home, I tasted blood and spat a lot of blood again. What should I do? | Hi. Revert with more information to an ENT otolaryngologist online --> | |
How can a hard lump on the foot be treated?
I have developed a bump on the top of my foot midway. There is no redness or pain. It is a hard bump. I have not had this before so I have no idea what this is. I have been wearing sandals so there is nothing that would have irritated the foot to cause this. | Hi...thanks for sharing your problem...this lump on your foot can be be differently diagnosed..for proper diagnoses i need complete history of duration,size,any ulceration,increase in size,fixity...better to have picture of it...in your case most probabally it may be a wart or lipoma....but again exact diagnosis can be told after complete history...thanksDr ihsan | |
What causes joint pain , skin rashes and fatigue?
i think my 16 yr old daughter may have lupus. we have been struggling to identify why she has severe joint pain, extreme fatigue, skin rashes, vision problems, light sensitivity.. we thought it was some sort of rheumatoid arthritis... is lupus something that can happen to someone so young? | it could be lupus, it could be a lot of rheumaological conditions. there are more common conditions to exclude. rely on your rheumatologist, he would suggest you some blood exams after visiting her | |
What causes scar groin right down my stomach?
few years ago i had a bad time with my appendix and i have a scar goin right down my stomache...anyway couple of days ago i had sexual intercourse with someone without protection. i didnt take my last depo shot as i fort id already missed it so dnt no how long i havnt had it for...bottom of my bellie keep hurting now and then does this mean i could be pregnant or isit just my scar?? | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. .Sexual intercourse a couple of days ago can not cause pregnancy related symptoms like you have - bottom of your belly keep hurting now and then.This must be either dye to scar or most probably due to Cystitis as a part of urinary tract infection - UTI or PID- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. I would advise you to take an opinion and examination as well as tests of urine and blood and ultrasonography of the abdomen.This will help to get a proper diagnosis and treatment | |
What causes painful vein in collar bone after angioplasty?
i m male 43 year, 1 and haf year back i was gone a angioplasy with 3 stent, after 6 months of proceduere my chest pain appeared again, did agiogram again, result re stonosis and new blockage found, so before 12 mont I had a CABG with LIMA RIMA Y grafting, 2 weeks before i had some extra excercise, next day to excersise I had a pain in vain under right collor bone, pain in right side under chest. is it cardic pain or symptom of surgerycal complecation, pain is constent I need ur advice iqbal Bangaldesh | Hello, We can not say that without a doctor visit and a cardiac sonography and stress test. I suggest you do that as a routine examination 1 year after cabg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician | |
Q. Is it possible for someone to get HIV by stepping on a needle lying on the road?
Hello doctor, Is it possible for someone to get HIV by stepping down on a needle thrown on the road? A few days back, I stepped down on something, but I am not sure if that was an injection or something else. When I came home, I saw there was a blood clot in my foot. I am worried. Can I go for a test and which test is conclusive after one month and what is the window period of the fourth generation an/ab test? After taking fourth generation test after one month, is there need of retesting? What is the actual window period, some say one month and others says three months? | Hello. Theoretically, it is possible, but practically no such cases have been reported. So, no need of testing and retesting too. For further queries consult a cosmetologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for ulcers in cheek linings, lips and tongue
I think I have herpetiform ulcers. I have several on both left and right cheek linings, the lining covering the upper gums, both upper and lower lip and under my tongue. This condition is extremely painful and is interfering with my oral intake and dental care. Also, my gums, tongue and teeth are looking pale. I know oral ulcers typically go away by themselves without any treatment but should I go to a hospital for treatment? | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to apply Hexigel oral ointment topically over the affected are, take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouth rinses.Take multivitamin suplements OD daily.Maintain a very good oral hygiene.Take complete balanced diet plenty of fluids which are rich in vitamin C like lemons, oranges.Avoid hot spicy foodstuffs, acidic beverages, junky foods.Hope you find this as helpful,Take care! | |
Does Botox injection affect conception?
Hi I just had a Botox in my forehead and eyes and I am trying for a baby but did not no that Botox will effect me. I am now 8 days late from my period and I have done a pregnancy test which was negative. Does Botox effect my periods? I also had a Misscarrige in September. I am really worried and regret having Botox. Is there anything which I can do to get the Botox out my system. Thank you Joanna | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Botox is a medication that normally only affects the muscles that have been injected. If you do not have any unusual side effects from the medication, it is unlikely that it entered the rest of your body and could have any effect on your fertility and your menstrual cycles.The effects of Botox cosmetically persist for somewhere around three months. However, because this medication is not systemically absorbed, there cannot be any exposure to baby if you become pregnant now. The only risk would be at the time of injection, however there are no studies that have been shown that Botox is harmful during pregnancy.However, we do not recommend its use during pregnancy (meaning- not getting the injections during pregnancy) because it's effects on the developing fetus are unknown.There is no antidote to Botox topically in the skin, so you will just need to be patient waiting for the symptoms to wear off. However, because you've not yet conceived, the Botox you use previously does not pose any risk for in impending pregnancy nor will it affect your menstrual cycle or fertility.I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was reassuring.Best wishes,Dr. Brown | |
What causes coughing with vomiting sensations and breathlessness?
I got over bronchitis a few weeks ago.The cough had subsided but I m noticing that I am randomly having these coughing spells that last a few minutes that causes me to gag as if I m going to throw up, but with nothing coming up. I m also feeling like I can t breath and gasping for air. These episodes usually last for a few minutes then go away ending with me trying to catch my breath and clear my throat.What could this be? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having bronchitis and the acute episodes you are having are due to bronchospasm because of bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to diagnose bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these and start appropriate treatment. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. | |
Suggest treatment for skin allergy in a child
hello doctor, My son (7 months old) had fever on last friday and lasted for 4 days .I gave him fevago syrup as prescribed by a doctor near by our area. now fever is not there but i could see some skin allergy (rashes) in the entire body even in the head.He has loose motion also(3 times a day). Could you suggest some diet for him and also some remedy for his skin allergy. Usually i give him cerelac, idly and any 1 vegetable like carrot and potato apart from breat feeding ( 3 times a day). Thanks in advance for your help | HI...fever followed by rash is not skin allergy and it could as well be a viral illness with rash or viral exanthem. Unless there is severe itching which manifests in kids as irritability ...there is no need to use any medications and it is usually self limiting...that is it will settle by itself spontaneously. The other option is that for the rash you can use Calamine lotion application to soothe the sensation.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Why am I experiencing fatigue, cough and weight loss post denture surgery ?
I had dental disease and all my teeth were removed and know I m waering dentures. I thing that from there point on I have been fatique, coughing and lost lots of weight. I had a blood work done in the hospital and it came back that I have Iron deficiency . I m taking Iron Vitamens and for my cough, cough sirup | Hi, The problem is not because of extraction of teeth. It is due to any underlying systemic problem which should be identified by a Physician. | |
How to get rid of lump on distal side of the feet?
I have a lump that is semi hard, the size of about 3/4 of a golf ball on my foot right below the bone on the outer or distal side of my foot. It is big and I just noticed it a night or so ago, then I noticed one a little smaller but same consistancy on the top of other foot right below the ankle, . Both feet? smae kind of thing? Should I be worried, I can almost feel a vein or two inside the big lump, not water retention in feet as I have been very familiar with that in past. Elevated it, ised it, and it is not decreasing in size either one of them. What is this, should I worry? | Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic and understood your health concerns of the lump on the foot on both sides in last 2 days time.It seems to be Erythema Nodosum and would go on its own in next 3-6 weeks time.I would advise ER Orgho-Surgeons second opinion who would treat it accordingly.Hope this would reply your query to your satisfaction.Write Excellent review and hit thanks if this reply is liked by you and is helpful to you.Welcome for any further query in this regard to HCM.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. | |
Suggest treatment for low sperm count and less motility
Hi, My name is Nikhil. I am 31 & got married 3 yrs back. I am facing problem of low sperm count & motility (2 mil & 50% motility). please advice me the best medicin to improve sperm count & motility. Till now I have tried Kapikacchu (Himalaya), CoQ fort, Miraquel, Fertil-M,Adayzoa Thanks Nikhil | medications rarely correct the problem of low sperm count and motility.. you need to know that cigarette smoking or weeds can affect the count and motility of sperms.. if you dont smoke then you should consider having an IVF cycle.. please also consider vitrifying a semen sample in case your sperm count got worse.. | |
Is there any home remedy to cure flu, sinus congestion with yellow mucus?
I think that I have the flu, I have fever and sinus congestion (yellow mucus). I am 48, 168 lbs and have a fever of 100.2. I've been taking 2 tabs of tylenol 325mg every 4hours as the label directs but the fever has stayed above 100 since yesterday morning 2/15/14. What else can I do at home to treat this? | Hi,from history it seems that you might be having viral fever but it is possible to have bacterial infection as well.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3-5 days or go for complete blood check upto know the type of infection.Take light diet.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest remedy for chronic back pain
I take a prescription of 6 10/325 norco a day for cronic back pain for years,I m trying to get a job at a airport grounds maintenance,even though it s discrimination to not hire do to that I still want to pass the drug test so how long b4 the test should I be off it to pass? | hii wonderwhy you have been put on norco forso long when alternative medicines are there.chronic back pain could be treated for the cause surgically, anyway it may take 4-5days to be negative in urine and serum.,depends on your body liver and kidney functions,hydration status,if thee normal then maybe 3-4 days to wash off from tests.Please consult an orthopedic doctor for alternative drugs as sudden stopping will bring unpleasant symptoms and substitute medicine for pain like tramadol may be given. norco is tapered gradually over a wek or 15 days periodbest wishes | |
Q. I am getting moving chest and back pain with sore throat and abdominal pain. Why?
Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I feel pain in my chest as well as back (not on a fixed place, it was moving pain), sore and bad before 25 days. After a few days, I had a cough during the night. Then I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me the following medicines. Augmentin 625 twice daily, Montair LC once daily, Tayo 60 K once a week, Vitamin C twice a day. After eight days I was normal. But it started again after two days. Then he recommended the same for the next seven days. After five days, again I was normal. But after two days I feel pain in my abdomen (center only). Then I stop taking the medicine and after two days I was normal. Since last night, I am feeling again moving pain in the chest and back. And sore throat and pain in the abdomen. Today I tried for an x-ray but no one was ready without prescription. But I have a report for LFT. Please help. | Hello. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from chest and back pain which is moving in nature and not fixed with a sore throat and abdominal pain since last night. You had a cough at night and on medications now for that. You had a similar episode three months before too. According to your description, you are suffering from acid reflux and asthma. Acid reflux occurs when acid travels up the food pipe to the mouth. This can happen when the muscle at the bottom of the food pipe which acts as a gateway to the stomach becomes weak or loose. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or abdomen and it has nothing do with the heart. People feel heartburn behind the breast bone after eating. In some cases, pain can be felt in the back as well. So symptoms of heartburn caused by acid reflux include a burning sensation in the chest, a sour taste in the mouth and pain in the middle of the back. You can take syrup Gaviscon, Domperidone (thrice daily before each meal) with Lansoprazole (once daily before meal) and you should always remember that your acid reflux may worsen the asthma condition. | |
How further can hepatitis C be treated?
Hi My name is Zubair and i m from Pakistan my cousin is suffering from Hepatitus C from last 6 to 7 years.She was treated with bioferon vaccine and the is taking sislirex tabs till now.last week she weny to lab for LFT and in result her SGPT is 139 and Alkline is 174 all others in test are normal . Sir we r realy worry about it please guide us what is the condition of her now and what we have to do now. | Assalamo alaikum.Thank you for posting query at HCM.increase in the level of liver enzymes reflect an INJURY to the Liver. medically, the condition is know as "Hepatitis". it maybe caused by:1. Virus (A, B, C, D, E) 2. Alcohol 3. drug induced 4. Gall bladder or common bile duct pathology 5.Fat excess and many otherYour cousin has HepC.you need NOT worry.HepC can be cured completely now. There are drugs like sofosbuvir/ribavirin which may completely aid in curing the disease.you may adviced a special diet ( fat free), abstinence from alcohol and smoking.You may visit hepatologist and take your blood reports as soon as possible.if any further questions, feel free to ask.Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik May 14,2016 (question viewed and answered date) | |
What causes severe cough along with wheezing?
I have had a hacking cough for over a month. It has become a really really bad cough with wheezing sound from my chest. I am very tired and can sleep 2 - 3 hrs but still feel sick. But I have no fever yet. My chest hurts and feels very heavy and hard to breath and get air | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your all symptoms are suggestive of either bronchitis or lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamines drugs. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. | |
Pins and needles sensation on the left arm when sitting, headaches, cough with white phlegm. Signs of stroke ?
I have had pins and needles on the left arm when sitting for the last two weeks, before that I had severe cough when sitting in air conditioned dry rooms which has reduced significantly now but is still present with white to yello phlegm discharge. For the last 3 days I have developed on top of that a strange headache and occasional panic feeling. The headache is like a sense of feeling my entire brain surface under my skull down to the right side of my neck. I am getting worried this may be a sign of a stroke . I am 45, caucasian, 130 kg, frequent alcohol consumer due to my sales job in asia and occasional smoker. No prior hospitalization except for a appendix removal in dec. 2012 and blister cleaning by surgical scraping of my testicals in mid 2011 | Dear symptoms seems to be more relatied with broncho-pneumonia such as stroke.Anyway the problem with the left arm is probably a brain damage, such as small damage(lacuna) and now soffering the hypoxia present the clinical symptoms is an orderly brain damage.So you have to consult a pneumologist (antibioticotherapia) and then a brain CT scan.Wishing all the best to you | |
How to treat pain in ulna?
I have a weird pain in my ulna, around the mid-point of the bone that reminds me of a growing pain (I m 36 now so I m fairly certain I m not getting taller). The pain extends into my little finger and is of a dull pulsing/throbbing quality. I carried a bunch of boxes yesterday but my muscles aren t particularly sore from that. | Hello,Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve (the ulnar nerve). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Any method is there to take food other than food pipe for a patient of GBM?
my mother in-law have GBM stage 4 in brain and she was operated in january 2010 , 2 week ago doctor precriebed her food pipe as she is unable to take anything but she refused it yesterday what will we do her total intake of liquid 500ml per day what will we do | Well, if she has to be force-fed anyway and if feeding through a food-pipe (nasogastric tube we assume) seems to be very difficult or impossible option, then one may think of 'feeding gastrostomy'. It is a small operation by which a feeding tube is inserted into the stomach directly. Feeding through a gastrostomy tube is much more comfortable for a patient than having a food-pipe through a nose. (Imagine both the situations for yourself, and then you will understand.) Thanks. | |
Is soreness and black discoloration on the knee post an injury a concern?
I experienced acute pain in left knee due to arthritis and bone on bone.in ER doctor numbed knee then removed fluid from under cap to test. Results showed no inflammation, no infection, no gout, . Knee replacement distinct possibility. I made appt. With surgeon for 1week from now. However my knee is very sore, and black and blue all around it and above and below. Am concerned if this is normal for problem experiencing. I take Coumadin for blood thinner and have for quite a few years. Last INR a day ago was 2.7. Goal is 2-3. Should I see a doc now or can I safely wait the week before I see the surgeon? Thank you. | Hello,What I can infer from your complaint is that you have had an episode of knee effusion, and as you are on blood thinning medications the blood collection and time for the hematoma to get absorbed will take time. It’s safe to wait for a few more days and then consult your surgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar | |
What causes swollen neck glands,sore throat,body ache and headache?
Hello, a'm 45 year old mother of 4, have suffered with upper back pain for years( 4 months ago I went to doctor with pain in collar bone and pains in chest and down both arms, Was told it was infection of chest muscles, last few days have been getting progressively sicker, pain in collar bone both sides, swollen glands in neck , sore throat , aching arms ,burning hands, sore ribcage, headache, pain all over my body when I walk, have never felt so sick, is it very bad flu? Can you help, many thanks | Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physician i completely understand your health concerns.For how long u are suffering from it? Any other associated problem? like diabetes or hypertension? Any history of TB in past or exposure to TB? Are u running fever? Any other lymph node swelling in ur body? It is difficult to diagnose without actually examining the patient. you need proper examination and investigations in order to make accurate diagnosis. If i am ur attending physician i will get ur FBC ESR CRP chest Xray as well as throat swabs and blood culture. In the light of these investigations i will be able to offer you any treatment.Differentials include either acute pharyngitis , laryngitis, sinusitis as well as Reactivation of TB. you need to be examined properly meet your doctor Meanwhile stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain Get well soon Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask RegardsDr Saad Sultan | |
What does mild under aeration of mastoid cells shown on CT scan of brain mean?
Can you please explain me what does this medical report of CT scan of brain mean? "The underlying sinuses appear normal. There is mild under aeration of the mastoid air cells. No inflamatory change in this region." I don't understand what "mild under aeration of mastoid cells" means. Thank you | Dearthey is nothing to worry about It means that some air aria under mastoid (which is a bone part of brain) have lost their normal anatomy but it dosn't mean that you are suffering from any deseaseRegards | |
Suggest remedy for head spinning sensation while on BP medications
I have a history of tia, and a clip of an anyrsium. 5 years now since surgery,, i am only on high blood pressure meds,, now i have been having disconnected feeling, like the in side of my head is spinning, i know you dont go to nuro dr just for anything.. should i go? | Hello ! Thank you for your question !I think you should see a doctor and have e good physical examination. It may be nothing serious, just stress, but your past medical history is remarkable. But the symptoms you have may be also by the changes in the blood flow inside your brain. You had experienced TIA, and this means that your blood flow is not working very well. Yours it is a little complicated situation. You have both risks of ishemic and hemorrhagic stroke . But the aneurism has been clipped , so the risk of intracranial hemorrhage is probably as normal persons. I would recommend an antiagregant such as Aspirine and an antilipemic drug such as Atorvastatine, etc, to prevent a new ischemic stroke. Hope to have been helpful. Thank you for using HCM!Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Quka | |
Suggest treatment for hypertension
DEAR DOC IM LADYLIZ SILISILON 33 YEARS OLD FROM THE PHILIPPINES.LAST YEAR I SUFERRED HEART PALPITATIONS AND WAS DIAGNOSED TO BE HYPERTENSIVE,IVE UNDERGONE 2DECHO AND MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT MY HEART IS NORMAL.HE GAVE ME PRITOR 40MG AND NEBICAR 5MG AS MY DAILY MEDICATIONS AND LUCKILY THERE ARE SOME GOOD CHANGES IN MY HEALTH BUT LATER LAST YEAR IM HAVING SLIGHT PALPITATIONS .DIZINESS SO MY DOCTOR GAVE ME ANOTHER MEDICINE THAT IS INDERAL 40 MG BUT UP TO NOW IM STILL EXPERINCING PALPITATIONS DIZZINESS AND MOST OFTEN MY EYES SEEMS TO BE HEAVY IN THE SENSE THAT IM ALWAYS FEELING SLEEPY EVEN IF IM ALWAYS SLEEPING ALMOST 8HOURS A DAY.KINDLY HELP ME BECAUSE I WANT TO BE NORMAL AGAIN A LOT OF THIONGS IVE SACRIFISE AND I QUIT MY JOB BECAUSE OF WHAT IM SUFFERING RIGHT NOW.THANS AND IM LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR ADVICE.CAN YOU RECOMEND ME ANOTHER MEDICATIONS.BY THE WAY I HAVE GALSTONES.GODBLESS | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out hypotension in your case. You are taking three tablets for hypertension. So these might cause hypotension because hypotension can cause dizziness, tachycardia (palpitations) and heaviness in the eyes. So first of all get done blood pressure monitoring and if you have hypotension then you need to stop some of the drugs. If blood pressure is normal then get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because arrhythmia can cause palpitations and dizziness. Sorry to say but I can't prescribe medicine, it's not legal on this site. I can only give advice. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks | |
How safe is the intake of eption tablets for clots & injury in the brain?
Sir my mother rescently had a minor nerve injury in brain and a minute clot doctor prescribed to take eption tablets dailt twice for one year.Is it safe to take them ? And is nerve injury a major problem? And how many days she have to use eptoin drug ? | Tablet Eptoin contains Phenytoin. It is used for control and prevention of seizures/epilepsy. Generally it is safe. But it has few side effects on long term use- ataxia, nystagmus, gum hyperplasia, glucose intolerance, cerebellar degeneration, alter metabolism of other medicine which are primarily metabolized by liver. It need to be taken under supervision of a neurologist.Nerve injury in brain can be minor or major- depends on size and site of injury.duration of eptoin is based on status of seizure control and it varies from patient consition. | |
Is it possible to get pregnant after unprotected sex despite taking unwanted 72?
I had unprotected sex with my bf on 28th december..i took umwanted 72 pill immediately after half or one hour of the sex..i didnt have bleeding after taking this pill. My monthly cycle's date was 1st dec.nd we had sex on 28th december..my periods used to delay by 4-6 days everytime..its 15th jan.today bt still my periods are nt started..should i wait more or go for the pragnancy test?? | Hello & Welcome to HCM,I had gone through the case and i will advice to go for pregnancy test.Might be it will negative as you mention the date of period and relationship. Some time due to hormonal disbalance it is delayed. So do not worry and go for pregnancy test.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks & Regards:Dr.Soni VermaHomoeopathic Physician | |
What causes high pulse rate while on medication for blood pressure?
my blood pressure is usually high. I am on 2 blood pressure meds (benicar and bistolic HCT) to keep it at 120/80, or around there. at times it goes as high as 160/110, then can drop to 90/60. my pulse rate has always been around 74. lately, even when just waking up, my pulse rate has been 92 to 110. The increased pulse rate is not just after exercising. I should I be concerned? | Blood pressure recording should be done according to a routine. Decisions are best made from an average value from a two week span. Record your blood pressure on a schedule every day. It should be taken seated after a 10-15 min period of relaxation. Your heart rate variation may warrant concern. Your doctor should know. Make sure that you measure your pulse and don't rely totally on your blood pressure device. Pay close attention to your bowel habits an color and consider having your blood counts checked. | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety
Hi i sprayed lysol on.my.electric flat stove.top was cleaning.with it for about a week.and a half and.then also.cooking.off it and eating.the.food i.experienced symptoms of a severe anxiety attack as well A couple days later mind you i.smoke.ciggs.also.marajuana. for the.past month.ive.been having bad diarehea and cant hold food in someone told me its.my bodys way.of getting.it outta my system but.could there be btain damage.cause tumors.or anyeruisms at all should I go to the doctor for blood work? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand the accident. Also saw the substance abuse. Anxiety is fear of something which may or may not be true or may or may not happen in the future. Such a fear is carried by everyone in the world. But everyone do know they have no control over such future events and therefore it is futile to think and worry about them. Secondly, nobody has enough time to think about it. Thirdly everyone are busy living, there is no other alternative except living properly. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Severe itching related to eosinophilia. Not responding to anti histamines. Have GERD. Need a remedy
Have tried all kinds of antihistamines and can't find relief from itching related to eosinophilia. Feel exhausted, too. It's not related to any other medical condition that I know of...my primary doctor can't find any other reason for it, and he's a great doctor. My allergist has no more answers for me. I'm on shots, too. Have been on Singular and it doesn't help either. We've tried everything that we know of... The only thing that offers some relief is Advil and I don't like to take it because of my GERD. | Hello, Thanks for your query. As you are having eosinophilia which may due to Allergic asthma, dermatitis herpetiformis,antibody deficiencies etc. As you are also having GERD you should also rule out parasite infection as it can cause eosinophilia. When anti allergic drugs do not work then corticosteroids and interferon may help. Visit your doctor and get stool culture, antibodies, biopsy to reach a diagnosis and discus about corticosteroids and interferon. Hope it helps. Take Care! | |
What can be the lump inside my rectum?
Hello, I have a small beebee size lump on the inside of my rectum. I am 49,and in good shape (exercise regularly). It does not hurt. Just appeared a couple of days ago. It is hard and under the skin. No itching or anything associated with hemorroids. | Hi.This is just a small cyst developed due to blocked ducts. IF you do not fiddle with it , it will resolve on its own | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain and breathlessness
hi i am a 26 year old male and i weigh about 250 pounds and i am 5'11. i have an achy pain in my chest near my heart constantly but the pain is sharp when i breath in. and my left arm has a constant pain also. i am worried and dont know what it could be | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are obese, you should definitely rule out heart diseases first. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic (propranolol and flunarizine) drugs too.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. | |
Can receiving blood transfusion due to myelodysplastic syndrome cause fatigue or breathlessness?
Myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosed. I have an employee who receives blood transfusion treatment (outpatient) once every 4 weeks. The employee reports feeling fatigue and breathlessness prior to blood transfusions. What risk strategies need to be considered to ensure the workplace does not have a detrimental effect on the employee s medical condition. Employee works as an educator in a secondary school setting - partially performing administrative duties and teaching responsibilities. Any advice on appropriate reasonable adjustments to enable the employee perform her duties and remain at work is appreciated. | hello there! Myelodysplastic syndrome is a bone marrow eating condition with all blood counts to the minimum. And the fatigue and breathlessness before transfusion is due to all that anaemic status. The only thing you can do in your work place environment is to reassure the work place environments hygiene and make sure that the infections are early and aggressively treated as defense systems of MDS are fried and it needs external care,. Plus care for bleeding tendencies, simple task not heavy and demanding, rest and compliant medicine use with constant surveillance of blood profile.Good LuckS khan | |
Why do I have fluttery and burning feeling in my chest?
For several weeks now I keep getting this fluttery feeling in my chest. It almost feels like my heart is sluggish or something but I have had several EKGs and have worn a Holter monitor but nothing shows up. I've been to a GI doctor and have had a stomach emptying study (appears to be slow in emptying) and have a EGD scheduled for next week. When I get these feelings it really scares me as I feel as though it is my heart. Along with the flutter feeling is a warm, burning feeling across my chest. Is it possible it is my heart or do you think it really is something going on in my GI tract? | Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-GERD with Heart flutter from Esophagitis and Gastritis with accompanied ?EnteroColitis.Reasons-You need to rule out the various factors which create this complaint complex- and which is mostly due to-Outside-hotel/street food eating frequently,Excessive Tea,Coffee,smoking,alcohol intake.Spicy,fried food frequently.Stressful life/lac of sleep and rest for 8 hrs a day.Accompanying Medical conditions-like hyperthyoridism with thyroid storm,SVT,Atriall fibrillation,sliding hernia, etc.Neglect to stomach pains and mouth soreness, which accompanies these complaints and this lifestyle.EGD, may rule out esophageal/Gastric/duodenal causes for this complaint complex in you.Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard.Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Does tailbone pain indicate kidney infection?
WHY WOULD I HAVE PAIN DOWN BY MY TAILBONE COULD THIS BE KIDNEY INFECTION. IT ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTING HURTING. ONLY THING I DID WAS WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE. IT STARTING HURTING WHEN I BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A BAG. I DO HAVE CHRONIC PAIN ALONG WITH FIBROMYALGIA. ALSO AT ONE TIME HAD A BAD KIDNEY INFECTION AND I COULDN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE PAIN. AGE 52, 5'1', 125LB | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tail bone pain does not indicates kidney related conditions or urinary tract infection. It could be due to other condition and probably due to something called coccalgia. You can do a urine routine and ultrasound scan to rule out urinary tract infection and kidney related problems just for your reassurance. As of now you can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Took norlevo after unprotected sex. Pain in the abdomen, late periods. Chances of pregnancy?
Hi I took NorLevo-1 tablet 12hrs after having unprotected sex and I was suppose to have my period after 8 days from the day i took the pill. So I got my period on the 9th day which is one day late but it last for only 3 days and was not heavy as usual which is normally 5 days. My period are very much on time every month and im having pain in my stomach as well. is there a chance that im pregnant? Please help thank you. | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.The period you after NorLevo is a withdrawl bleeding and not your regular period.So, its duration and amount was different. Usually period comes early or on time after emergency contraceptive, but it may be late by a week or so in a few cases.Emergency contraception avoids pregnancy in 75% cases. So, possibility of pregnancy can not be denied without a confirming blood test(serum beta HCG) that too after missing your period.Hope this helps. For any further queries you can directly reach out to me on the following URL: | |
What causes pain at side of umbilical with fluid leak and spots on penis?
hi doctor i m 25 weight 57 height5feet 7inch patient of umblical related problem since last 4 years actually one day i squeeze somthing like spots present on the lower side of my penis at that time my heart is beat a lot as well as shirinkage of penis and i am not cosult a doc i fell somthing is discharge from my umbilical at avry slow rate but during the past few days i have a lot of pain in the side of umbilical and rate of discharge is high and i cant stand properly.in this four year gap symptoms like spots on penis;exposure of veins on penis;smthing like thick vein around anus;weakness of body;fever and face great pain now a days around umbilical before 10 days back i consult a surgion and he says that it is an infection not related wd penis.i need a help doc plz give me ur suggestion. | Hello, It can be due to infection. Doing a ultrasound abdomen and urine culture will help you diagnose the cause. Also if you had unprotected sex, need to think of sexually transmitted infection. ( regarding the spots ). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
How can lumbar degenerative disc disease be treated?
Hello, my husband is a Veteran who goes to the VA for DDD lower back. He wants to do exercises but his job does not allow for time off for PT and the VA won t allow him to see a Physical Therapist for one day to get the exercises. What do you suggest he do from home? | back strengthening exercises, include planks, leg raising, crunches, ..aim is to strengthen back muscles (paravertebral muscles ) so as to firmly support your spinal column... so u need a physiotherapist guidance initially regarding type of exercises and adjuvant therapies... rest you can do it from home ....special attention to avoid lifting weights, as it can worsen your ivdp.. | |
What causes numbness and tingling in fingers?
I have numbness and tingling in my fingers. Also at night when I lie down to sleep it intensifies. Sometimes the finger joints on my left hand actually hurts. My ring finger on my left hand was hurting all the time severl months ago, but no longer hurts or aches like it used to anymore. The tingling is mostly at the fingertips and top pat of my fingers. Years ago I was diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel on my left arm and I usually sleep with a cuff on my wrist. But, it s not my wrist that s hurting, its just my fingers that are feeling numb and tingly. I retired seven years ago from my job as a social worker, so I no longer work on a computer all day. I work as a substitute teacher during the school year now and this past summer and through August I am working at a daycare caring for babies under one year old. My left arm and hand has been really tingling and hurting when I hold a baby to give them a bottle. Do you have any idea what could be causing this and wht I can do to alleviate the tingling and numbness in my finger joints? | Hi, Sir you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and its must to get the surgery done now, or the nerve will get irreversible damaged, do not wait more and consult a hand surgeon early | |
Q. Why am I bleeding profusely after four days of wisdom tooth extraction?
Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old male. I had my wisdom teeth taken out four days ago, and it has started to bleed profusely while I was sleeping, and it seems I cannot get it to stop. Kindly help. | Hello. Do the following things urgently to stop bleeding. 1. Take big cotton, crush some ice and put in it and then place the pack tightly at socket place where it is bleeding. 2. Keep this cotton pack at a place for two hours. 3. After it takes out cotton and have some ice cream or drink something cold that can help to produce clot at the site. 4. Do not spit much. More you will spit, more bleeding will happen. 5. After two hours if bleeding does not stop, you should make another cotton pack and put it at the socket for four hours. Do not check for bleeding in every 10 minutes, and it causes to bleed more only. 6. You can have normal temperature meal only. Hot and hard edible things should be avoided for one day. 7. If bleeding still does not get better, then go to your dentist. Otherwise, it will be fine in a day.Give me a follow-up after 24 hours. I will guide you further if needed. | |
I have Asthenospermia Problem. what is the medication for it ?
Hello Doctor, I am 27 years old and I have Asthenospermia Problem since last 3 years and I got marries in 2007 and I met to doctor and they suggest me for test Tube but due to some limitations from my family I could not do the same hence I request you to kindly suggest the best medicine, Precautions for the same so I can be a good father with in couple of months, your earliest reply in same matter shall be highly apprecaited. | With bias to none. I advise you to go for the test tube process. Though you have not mentioned the number of live sperms, but it seems you have live sperms. Only a single sperm meets the egg and ferilise it. Doctor will easily take out a healthy sperm from you and make it fertilised with your wife's egg, so it is your sperm, your wife's egg & your wife will deliver the baby as after the egg is fertilised by your sperm in the tube, doctor will just keep this fertilised egg into your wife's uterus. Other process are unpredictable, may & may not work but here is 100% chance. | |
Have red color in mouth. Used breva. How to overcome this problem?
I just started three days ago a once a day use of breva, an inhaler with steroids. The dr. told me to rinse my mouth out with water right after my using the inhaler. I have done so. My mouth as of this morning is red from tip to about and inch and half back. I called the dr. early today and they said that it should not be caused by this use but I am skeptical a bit. what should I do? My name is Michael. | Hello,I would advice you to discontinue the use of inhalor and get it replaced.If symptoms persists even after replacing drug,please do get a thorough clinical evaluation as well as biopsy investigation done.Maintain oral hygiene well.Avoid spicy foods,tobacco or pan chewing.Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.Vitamin b complex as well as iron supplements has to be administered.Take care. | |
How to treat bump on my head?
Car trunk fell on my head last night. Hit me on to the front left of my head. There's a bump. Had minor headache and small bump that's tender to the touch. Iced it twice last night but am flying out in half an hour. Still a small bump and have a small headache, especially in the area. Was wondering if I'm ok to fly. | hello,thanks for ur query, in my opinion, it looks superficial injury with little head-acehe and reducible bump with ice. it will take time for total reduction , mean time u can start tab. brufen400mg twice daily for 3days for pain.if it is associated with fits,loss of conciousness ,vomiting ,u need to er consultation to rule out internal injury.all d best. take care. | |
What causes small blisters on tongue along with pain in tongue?
A couple of weeks ago I noticed 1 or 2 small blisters on my tongue that went away the following day but for the past week my tongue hurts, it's difficult to eat and feels like I have ulcers all in my mouth but I can't really see anything that appears odd. The pain is only on my tongue and nowhere else in my mouth | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The blisters over the tongue can be because of the herpes virus infection The other possible cause can be because of pemphigus vulgaris. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is a herpetic infection, you can take antiviral drugs like acyclovir. If it is a pemphigus, then you can take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide. I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
Cure for sore lump on aereola
I'm a male age 35. This morning I felt a sore lump under my right aereola. It feels like a firm nodule but it moves a little if I try to push it in different directions. Still it feels like it's attached under the nipple and the pain feels like when you have a pimple or cyst but it's deep inside behind the nipple. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump behind nipple with soreness. You may have some benign cyst, proliferative breast disease or breast cancer. You should go for mammography and 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. | |
What causes HSV 1 infection?
After really, really rough sex with my long term boyfriend of almost a year, a few days later I began having yellow discharge and then i felt pain inside my vagina. I went to go see a nurse who examined me and told me i was torn inside my vagina. she said it was filled with pus that was leaking out of the tear and infected with bacteria. she took a swab of the tear to rule out herpes and did some other tests (I tested position chlamydia which I probably had for years and didn t know), also i had blood work done. for precaution, she gave me antivirals and antibiotics because we didnt know what caused the problem, so she just told me to take both medicines for precaution. the blood work that was done was for hsv-1 and hsv-2 igG. the hsv-2 was negative and hsv-1 was positive. the swab also showed hsv-1. I used to get frequent cold sores a long time ago, almost one cold sore every few weeks, but after time it stopped and has never happened again in years. I m wondering if that s why these tests were positive. it s been a month now and everything eventually healed. just want to understand the cause of the tear because it happened after really rough sex. is it possible that my previous cold sore infections are the reason these tests are positive? im very frustrated because I don t understand what s going on. thanks for your help, I appreciate it so much | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Yes,the positive tests can be due to a previous medical history of herpes simplex infection.The virus can be activated from time to time.I suggest you to continue the antiviral medications given by your doctor.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
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 treatment for agoraphobia
I suffer from anxiety, and have just been diagnosed with being an agrophobiac, I have been taking the lowest dose of Cholonzapam and my Doctor prescribed me Sertraline. I am very nervous about taking medication. My question is.. If I take the Sertraline and it gives me an anxiety attack can I still take cholanzapam? My Doctor said yes but, I ve have been looking up reviews and I guess I m jus looking for reassurance. Thanks! | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Your doctor is correct and you can take the medicines as advised. I am concerned about your attitude towards your agorophobia. Social anxiety is an anxiety and anxiety is body's defense mechanism when it is threatened. Body's defense mechanisms are always safe and those may give you uneasiness and other related symptoms, but you need not fear the symptoms.Awareness is the first step of treatment. Please improve your knowledge about anxiety and panic attacks. Talk to a psychologist for psychotherapy.If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
What causes sharp stabbing pain on the top of my feet?
I am a healthy 60 year old mail never having anything more than the cold or flu my entire life. Over the past eighteen months or so I have been awakened at night with sharp stabbing pains almost always in the top of my feet. I would get up and walk around the house or try different positions and ele vations for my feet and usually the pain would go away after a couple of hours. Sometimes the bottom of my feet feel numb and leathery. This does not happen every night but when it does happen it usually continues for a few nights in a row. there has not been diabetes in my family for a generation and the rest of my family is fairly healthy except for a brother who has many ailments stemming from a heart attack. MY Dad suffered from congestive heart failure until his death.My Mom suffered a heart attack at age 70 and passed away at 75 from lymphoma. All the research I have uncovered seems to give vague diagnosis pointing to some form of diabetes but I don t seem to connect with a majority of the symptoms.Any idfeas? | You are most probably suffering from peripheral senile neuropathy, may be associated with diabetes.I would like to examine & investigate you in detail before giving a definite opinion. | |
What is the recurrent hard lump on my labia minora?
hi, last february i had a lump under the skin of my upper right inner labia minora. like the size of a pea. its hard, not painful or itchy..it appeared during my period. my doctor said its just a pimple and not to worry and gave me oral antibiotics and bactroban ointment..it went away after 2 weeks..however just today it re-occur on the same spot and i also have my period today. can u help me. tnx | hi.based from your description, it could be a Bartholin's cyst. it is best if you consult with an OB-gynecologist for medical and physical examination. medical and surgical (excision) management will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye |
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