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What is the treatment for influenza in a child?
Hi, my 30 months old daughter is sick for 3 weeks (flu, caughing). As per doctor s advise, for 7 days she got antibiotics, 2 times a day. Three days ago, her tongue start turning black. Could you please tell me what is the cause and what can I do about it. Thanks. | Hi, Tongue turning black could be side-effect of linezolid antibiotic if it has been used. Otherwise, no specific reason can be attributed and keep her well hydrated and it will go off in 4 to 6 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Suggest medication for stomach pain & diarrhea
Over the last 2 days I have been experiancing periods of on and off stomach pains in my lower abdomen and diarrhea. The pains are 10 mins on, 10mins off, leading to regular toilet visits of sudden, watery diarrhea. Some constipation was also felt leading me to belif I have a possible fecal impaction. I took 2 non percription constipation releif tablets but no effect has been felt, No vominting or other symptoms have occured. I am very stressed and frustrated from lack of sleep and enduring this pain and uncomfort.. I have no easy access to a doctor due to bad winter weather.. any help or advice would be much appreciated, Thanks /Andrew | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having GI infection giving this pain and diarrhea.Take some antispasmodic medicine like Meftal spas or Cyclopam to get relief from pain.Take Ofloxacilin, tinidazole combination medicine for 3 days.Take plenty of water.Take light diet like curd, rice, buttermilk.Ok and take care. | |
Ferocious behavior towards pets and children
15 year old girl, lies, steals, threatens to kill you in your sleep by bashing yours head in with a hammer,, found the hammer under her bed, has killed 2 cats, bullies liitle kids, punches the dogs,playes in her own feces, tryes to kill erself talks about it alot, bangs her head on walls floor what ever she wants. if she dont get what she wants she get worse, she thinks of stories and believes them truly, and jumped out of a 2 1/2 story window and broke her back and ankel but still doing the same stuff. Icon go on and on. | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.This condition is called conduct disorder. Some blame goes to the genes but some also goes to the parenting pattern. Any history of abuse also leads to these kind of problems. Such patients need proper psychotherapy with a trained psychologist with limit settings. Mild antipsychotic doses like risperidone may also help.Never ever try to physically harm the child. This diagnosis has a poor prognosis and many of them move on to become anti social personality disorder.ope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, or want to know any further details about your query, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
Lumps on neck
Hi my partner started riding a motorbike a couple of months ago now and has noticed a lump on the back of his neck he went to the doctor and they gave him amoxacilan and it went down a little but never went away now he has noticed another one on the side of his neck about a centermeter away from his ear? | hi welcome to healthcaremagic.com You have a very valid query regarding ur partner's health. Lumps on the back of the neck can be from a number of causes the most common among them is infections leading to the swelling of lymph nodes at the posterior triangle of neck. the consisitency and feel of the node can help a physician immensely. My advise- Get routine investigations of blood done especially the ESR and PBF. In 9 out of 10 cases, it may be just minor infections. The Amoxycillin is an antibiotic given to kill such infections. In rare cases; T.B. lymphadenitis or other rare modiseases may be important. The F.N.A.C is a very useful modality and can eliminate any doubt. | |
Q. l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?
Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some stitching in this area currently on the lower cheek. Noticed a hard lump about 1 inch between my lower jawline and cheek area. Is this normal because of swelling or something else. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 600 mg. Please let me know what this hard lump is, also generally on the lower side where this lump is, remains sore. | Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to find out the exact problem and stronger antibiotics like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) along with a painkiller for a week. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
What is the treatment for sores in the mouth?
My daughter has an infection in her mouth that has caused a mass that extends out of her cheek, it is red in color and is aproximately the size of a quarter. She does have a broken tooth that appears to have an abcess and will need extraction. However, our dental insurance will only pay for the extraction and our medical insurance won t pay for the out of network medical procedures. We cannot afford the cost. Is this something I can take her to the emergency room for and should I? | HiWith your query, it would have been better you had mentioned your daughters age. I think your daughter had an periapical abscess since you have mentioned she is having a decay tooth. It would be better if you visit your dentist to decide the treatment since it can be either restored or extracted only by clinical examination one can decide. Mentioned swelling is definitely a infection for which antibiotics are mandatory along with anti-inflammatory otherwise it may lead to severe infection sometimes leading to septiciemia. Kindly visit your dentist or pedodontist. | |
Suggest treatment for severe cough and cold
I have had a bad cough and cold for four days. Saw a doctor, but was not prescribed cough medicine because my period is late. I am not pregnant. I took two tests. Now I have a lot of pain in my lower left quadrant when I cough or sneeze. Some times just walking around. Should I be concerned? | Dear Madam,as you have informed that you are not pregant then I,from my daytoday clinical experience ,can say you should take some broadspectrum antibiotic like Amoxycillin that acts on respiratory tract infection causing bacteria.also you should take salbutamol tablet in proper dose to stop cough.in thisway you can clear your respiratory infection and cough.as far as your apin in the lower left quadrant is concerned you should go to any family medicine doctor for proper clinical check-up which consists of palpation of that region and ultrasonographic picture of lower abdomen.my best wishes for you.thank you. | |
Suggest a remedy for genital warts
Hello. I ve just found out I have 3-4 very small genital warts in the same Area. The doctor sprayed them with liquid nitrogen today but they are still itchy and I m worried about them spreading. Is there anything else I can do to prevent more appearing? | Hello,Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concerns.Normally, warts can disappear by themselves, and need no treatment if the aren't causing discomfort. But if your symptoms include itching, burning and pain, or if visible warts are causing emotional distress, I could recommend you clear the outbreak with medications or surgery. The recommended medicines that can be applied include podofilox 0.5% solution or gel (Condylox) and trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which kill the wart tissue, or Aldara, a cream that stimulates your immune system to fight the virus. Other options include freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), as your treating doctor performed, cauterizing them with heat or a laser, or removing them surgically. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen has to be repeat every 1–2 weeks. However, the lesions are likely to come back after treatment.I am sorry to ask you for your gender,since it isn't mentioned, but if you are a woman, I would recommend you to be tested for cervical irregularities by a pelvic exam and Pap smear.Hope I helped with my answer. Don't hesitate to ask again.Take Care,Dr. Ina | |
What does a hard lump in the back of a child indicate?
Hi, I found a hard, pea-sized lump in the back of my two year old daughter s neck this evening. The lump is immovable. It is just below the hairline and is near the lymph nodes, but I can t say for sure that it is lymph node. I asked her if it hurt when I pressed on it and she said yes. What could be causing it? | thanx for posting query in health care magic.the description given by you seem to be a lymph node only.you really need not worry about it as long as its not tender and not increasing in size and there are no other problems associated with it.just wait and watch , it will disapper with time. | |
Suggest remedy for lack of bowel movement in children
Hello there my 2 and half year old daugther have no bowel movement in 1 week even with using miralax for a week now.She s not constipating no pain no nothing.Can you please tell me what to do next?We used fleet Enema and it worked,but after using it she has no bowel movement for 1 week. | Hello,Your baby seems to be having chronic constipation. It needs to change diet which should be fiber rich, provide adequate water intake. I also advise for some blood test as TTG IgA, thyroid profile. You can start laxative as PEG to improve gut function.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal | |
What causes pressure in the center of chest and breathlessness?
I am a 44 yr old female. Four days ago I was in the car with my husband when I felt great pressure in the center of my chest. It hurt so bad that the pain went to the front of my neck. I also had a little shortness of breathe. This lasted for a few minutes and then gradually went away. Should I worry? | Hello dear, thanks for posting your query here.The pain described by you is what is called as typical angina.So you have to get yourself evaluated properly.You must immediately go to your doctor to get an ECG done. And you might need a stress test of your ECG is normal. But if you have got the risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, sedentary life style, high cholesterol levels, and if you get any kind of chest discomfort on exertion, then you might need a coronary angiography.Thanks and all the best. | |
Does Teva cause respiratory problem?
I have been having facial breakouts about 3 at a time for the last 6 to 8 weeks. I have been narrowing down any and all different products I may been using. I am now down the the generic Teva for singulair-montelukast sod 10 mg. I have been taking this drug for approx. 2 months for a lingering respitory problem | As such its not harmful for condition you are using, but you should consult a doctor timely for evaluation of progress of your problem. Till then continue using it | |
What causes bizarre fit of excessive crying at night?
Hi, my son just turned 3 years old and has been sleeping through the night since he was about 8-9 months. He has had a bedtime routine of shower, pjs, rocking and then laying down. Since he was 1 he has gone to bed anywhere from 8-8:30 and wakes up around 7:30. He has always taken around 2 hour naps and switched to one 21/2 hour nap around 18 months. He never cries when he is layed down for nap or bed unless something is wrong ( sick, nightmare etc). And he has always been able to soothe himself, he will just lay in there and talk to himself when he wakes up for morning or from nap. Thursday night 3 nights ago, he started crying when I layed him down and has woken up 3-4 times a night crying whining with all kinds of excuses why he can t go to bed. I have done everything I can to soothe him and now I m going to loose my mind because he is not napping. Please if you have any advice, I was going to try and let him cry it out but he just works himself up and makes himself sick. I am stumped and want my baby back. He is so overtired and I need help. | Hi...there are certian possibilities which come to my mind after going through your query in detail....1. Night terrors2. Bed bugs or insect bites3. New change of bed linen which is irritating his skin4. New change in his immediate environment in the bedroom5. New arrival or a stranger at home.If you think none of these are the reasons, I suggest you see a child psychologist for this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes panic attack with palpitations?
Yesterday i had a panic attack with really bad palpitations that lasted 15 minutes. In the evening i had another 2 or 3 palpitations but nothing to worry me. Today i have been getting quite a few palpitations every hour or so...about 3 or 4 per hour. They have now stopped for 3 hours. I have no other symptoms while having the palpitations. I was diagnosed with anxiety 2 years ago and have been taking dolusepin 75mg a day. Do you think the palpitstions are snything to worry about? I have had palpitstions on and off since 2 years ago. Blood tests showed nothing back then. | Palpitations can be related to many diseases relating to heart, hormones , psychology etc.... assuming that you were diagnosed with anxiety disorder ,the causes for repeated palpitations of yours are may be due to 1. irregular medication2. dose changes3. causes which require to investigate more eg:Pheochromocytomahope this helps...etc | |
Suggest treatment for neck pain,giddiness,weakness and leg pain
Dear sir, Iam here Mohammed.Ghouseuddin,from Hyderabad, AP,India, my sister suffering since 2 years hypothyroidism and not only Hypothyroidism, Fever,high blood pressure,difficulty swallowing, giddiness,weakness, neck pain, headache,left leg pain and unable to take food . since 2years there is no improvement , Here doctors advised following investigation exams, TSH ,T3,T4,Anti TPO,antibodies,anti thyroglobulin.(positive), Medicine are continues taking 1.Amtas-At 2.Thyronorm-50 I have change 4 doctors till know, Mr.bipin shetty, Carehosital.Mr.chandrashekar,Clinic,Prassana Yashoda hospital, Mr.rakesh sahay Osmania hospital. Please advise for this history ,waiting for Your replay with solution Thanks Yours faithfully. Ghouse | Hello, I would recommend consulting also with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies in order to investigate for possible Myasthenia Gravis or peripheral neuropathy. A brain MRI study may be needed too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Q. Increased dose for hyperthyroidism end up causing hypothyroidism. What to do?
Hello doctor, I am a 52-year-old female. I have an underactive thyroid condition. I had nuclear medicine a few years ago and had been going for regular checkups but recently due to some reasons, my TSH level had increased. So I was given a dosage of 150 mcg of Thyronorm. My check-up was due four months but due to some circumstances I could not go and I went two months late. The doctor told me I had an overdose of it. So he asked me to continue only with 100 mcg. I was wondering if I would feel better if I skip the medicines for two days because it is making me feel tired a lot and weak, too. | Hello. I just read your query and from what you mentioned it appears you had hyperthyroidism which was treated with radioactive iodine and now you are hypothyroid. Well, it is perfectly normal phenomena, after radioactive iodine ablation of the thyroid gland we usually expect patients to be hypothyroid. In your case, it just took so long to develop. You should have gotten your thyroid function test done at that time but nonetheless your dose has been reduced so it is perfectly fine. You feel tired because of the excess 50 mcg which you had been taking until now. Anyways give it some time and it will settle down. No, it is not going to be dangerous. Just regularly do your thyroid function test every three months until it stabilizes. I hope this helps. | |
Forgetfullness, repeats the same thing, misplaces things, sleepy all the time, low self esteem. Reason?
hi, i dont know what to do in this situtation. my mother is 57 years old and she is always forgetting, repeating herself constantely, misplacing things, sleeps all the time no motivation and low self esteem/depressed. an example of things my mother does.. throws garbage in the sink instead of the garbage. constantly and she doesnt know she did it. when i bring anything up concerning this she gets very aggressive and says its me not her. and i dont know how to approach a doctor for this situation. | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The symptoms which you have described could be due to a neurological disorder or a psychiatric disorder. A neurological problem called Dementia can present with memory deficits and personality changes. Psychiatric disorders like depression can also present with forgetfulness / memory impairment (known as "pseudo-dementia), lck of motivation and alterations in biological functions. Since her symptoms seem to be quite prominent, I would advise you to take her to a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist, for a detailed evaluation. Further treatment will depend on the cause identified. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist | |
What are the chances of pregnancy without ejaculation?
I was wondering if you could help me out, my girlfriend and I were "dry humping" about 4-5 days ago. She was on the 4th day of her period. I had boxers and jeans on, and she was wearing sweat pants and panties. I remember pulling back when I ejaculated, but I cant remember if it was in time. When I went to clean up I discovered it had leaked onto my pants, and when I went downstairs to check with her we saw no leakage on her sweat pants. She's easily scared and she's making me a little nervous, so I was wondering. What are the odds that she is actually pregnant? She's just wondering because she felt nautious this morning (even though she feels nautious alot), and she's easily fightened by thing's like this. We took a pregnancy test "which we found out was way to early to take", and it said not pregnant, also I don't know if that means anything either. Any help is appreciated :) also she is a virgin | Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) Day 10 to 20 of the cycle, is the most fertile period of cycle, in a woman who has regular cycles. In your case , it was day 4 of the cycle , so there are almost no chance of her getting pregnant. 3 ) Also , her nausea is not related to pregnancy, it can be due to some kind of gastritis, for which She can take Cap Pan D once before dinner. 4 ) last word of caution, please get proper sex counselling done. Safe sex practice like using condoms, will prevent unwanted pregnancy, and will also protect from STD. I hope this answer helps you. Please thank me, if it helps you. Thanks. I wish you a great health. Dr. Purushottam. | |
Q. I have back pain due to sitting in front of computer for long hours. Kindly advise.
Hello doctor, I am 27 years old male. I was sitting in front of the computer for more than 10 hours per day for past one month. I have mild pain in my lower back, not a constant pain. the pain either left side or right side but the right side is more time the pain always shift its position. and while walking my right side bottom thigh got pulling pain at a step in and sometimes my lower limb feel pain. and I feel some weakness in the right leg and while I sit for Iong feel some numbness in my left bud and left bottom thigh.I have taken MRI and consulted the doctor, the doctor says lumbar spine looking normal. I consulted a radiology specialist and she said the hip and sacroiliac joint MRI essentially looks normal. The lumbar spine mild disc bulges causing radiating pain and numbness in the legs and feet described in detail as below:At L4/L5 level: Mild posterior-central disc bulge is seen indenting the thecal sac and encroaching bilateral neural foramina (right more than left) compressing right exiting nerve roots and abutting left exiting nerve roots. The annular tear is noted at this level. At L5/S1 level: Mild posterior-central disc bulge is seen indenting the thecal sac without any nerve roots compression. So, I consult another ortho specialist and he suggested to do physiotherapy and exercise for 10 days now. I completed 14 days but I did not feel any improvement. Previously two months ago I have taken treatment for erectile dysfunction and the doctor suggests taking medicine for one month, but I took for two weeks and stopped the medicine. I do not know any side effects from the tablets. So please advise me to take proper treatment. | Hi. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to your complaints, I will suggest you few things. Do not sit in front of the computer for a long time not more than one hour after that at least walk for 2 to 3 minutes and you can get back to your work. Because of long-standing sitting in front of the computer, your shoulder muscles must be weakened. So, to strengthen your muscles you need to start exercises for that. Coming to your disc prolapse. You have symptoms for that if you have weakness in your legs then it requires surgery. Before that, I will prescribe nerve related tablets. Tablet Pregabalin 75 mg daily once after food for one month. For more information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
What causes oozing eyes followed by headache and tightness in neck?
3yr 8month old who has a sand pit at Pre school, paints, plays outdoor with other kids with trees, squirrels near by, etc., contracted oozing eye over last 48 hrs, got Gentamicin Sulfate drops after putting them in yesterday oozing stop and already looks to be clearing up but have to use for 7days, has energy, eating but after running around today complained of head hurting and points to the back of his head and also says his neck is tight, no sore throat tho and only has reaction to Peanut butter. Possible concern of a form of meningitis?, or what could that be?, he has no fever, constipation, vomiting etc, has been eating regularly Please advise | Hi...by what you quote I feel these nonspecific symptoms point out towards as atypical infection and especially when there's eye discharge. Though there's no fever and appetite is normal, the other possibility to be borne in mind is Rickettsial infection. I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment for depression and mood swings in a 15 year old
my 15 year old is depressed, emotional, hates school, wants to give up ....We had an i.e.p. and all the teachers said was that if he wouldn t skip school so much or be tardy every day, he d understand....My son got emotional in the meeting and said that no one understands him and that he can t do math no matter what...they only say that he needs a tudor, but this has gone on for years and years....I adopted him from Russia 14 years ago so I don t know anything about his background....He is with bad kids at this school and is now smoking weed like they all do.... | in my opinion he needs to be encouraged to attend cognitive behavioural therapy he needs to be encouraged to attend sports that will gradually wean off drugshe needs motivation enhancement therapy for weed use | |
What does it mean by leg pain and kidney infection?
i have a kidney infection and a pain radiating down my left hip and back of my left thigh. I have no insurance for medical attention and do not want to run straight to the ER. I am also nauseas and have a migraine out of this world, which i first thought was due to the rapid drop in caffeine intact( normally drink a staggering 3-4 pots of coffee a day, but quit cold turkey as soon as onset of symptoms). these syptoms have been going on for days. HELP??? | Hey left him and left thigh could be due to a problem in the nerve or the muscle relaed as well. My friend who had sciatica was having similar complaints. That also has to be checked about. | |
Mentioned an aneurism. Did MRI for prostate cancer. Worried about the findings?
my husband's doctor mentioned an aneurism but did not elaborateHe is doctoring for prostate cancer and recently had a MRI= the prostate doctor sent this info to the family doctorhis arota was stretched so maybe this is the reasonmy question was is the answer to this problemit sounds like a life or death situation although he is in stage 4 prostate we hope for more time | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.Well, this is probably aortal aneurysm and this is commonly found in many asymptomatic patients. There is no need to operate this if this is sizedWish you good health. Regards | |
Tender and heavier breasts. History of having unprotected foreplay without penetrated sex. Possible pregnancy?
Hi doctor I am a 25 years old girl, I had my last period from 23-28 april. I had sex (without penetration, we just rubbed) with my boyfriend on the last day of my period and 4 times throughout the following week. our last sex was on 6th of may. It is about a week that I feel my breasts are heavier and tender , I wonder if I might be pregnant.please help. and please let me know the side effects of abortion at home. | Hello,thanks for using health care magic.Pregnancy results when sperms from a man meets with a waiting egg in the females body and that could only be possible if the man ejaculates in to the female's vagina. Following the information you have given, there was no penetration and defintely there should be no pregnancy. But if at all he did ejaculate with just the tip of his penis inside your vaginal ( not necessarily the whole length of the penis), then there are chances that you could be pregnant.That could be confirm through a pregnancy test using early morning urine and should after missing your period; i.e. about the end of may. It could be possible that the increase in breast are just normal changes due to the hormonal changes in your cycle.Hope this answers your query.Best regardsDr Achuo | |
Diagnosed with secondary bone cancer. Tumor on the skull causing difficulty in vision. What is the prognosis and treatment?
my mom just got diagnosed with secondary bone cancer , she has a one large tumor on her skull and three small ones on her skull, the large one is pushing on her brain and causing double vision, they think she may also have a tumor on her pelvis which she is getting a bone scan for early next week to see if its anywhere else, what is the honest prognosis for such a case ( i work for hospice so i am pretty familier with end of life care but we usually get the patients after they stop treatments so i am curious as to the prognosis with treatment | Hi Thanks for writing in. Secondary bone cancer in a female is mostly from breast, lung, kidney or thyroid. Pelvic tumors spreading to bone is rare. The pelvic tumor may itself be a secondary. She needs CT scan thorax and abdomen, mammography and thyroid ultrasound to locate the primary. A few special tests (immunos) on the biopsy can also tell something about possible primary. The prognosis depends on the primary site. For example, it is better in breast or thyroid. She also needs radiation to the larger skull deposit. Best wishes. | |
I am suffering from gynecomastia. Can turmeric help in cure this ?
hi doc, I am 25 yrs old. I am suffering from gynecomastia. I have heard turmeric can help. is it so ? please advise me some natural treatments | hello jenisha, welcome to HCM in your age group the common causes of gynecomastia are obesity and hormonal disorder. so if you are obese try to reduce your weight by daily excercise and diet modification. if you are not obese then try to consult a physician for cause of hormonal imbalance.you may need some blood tests for hormone level in blood are you taking any medications? some medications can also cause gynecomastia. take care. | |
Is it normal to have a sore left arm with very high blood pressure?
Questions, last year on the 16 of December 2013, I got home from working out, and all of a sudden my nose was bleeding and blood was coming down my throat. It lasted for over an hour and a half, and it stopped but my heart was pumping so fast, then the panic and anxiety attack hit me. I went to the doctor and he told me that my blood pressure was extremely high, 160/ 110 with a heart rate of 115. He told my not to worry, and that I just needed to be stress free and lose some weight and etc. Ever since that moment, my left side and my left arm have been very sore. Is this normal? | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.No its not normal, but it may not be related to your BP and nose bleed. t could be some musculoskeletal trauma. You should consider getting some physiotherapy for the same. Regarding the BP it would be worthwhile to get it examined frequently and identify if you are hypertensive. Ifi so you will need some anti-hypertensives such as amlodepine etc. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, or need any further details about the same query you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddyWish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy M.D. | |
What are the side effects of taking Febuget 40?
I am 56+ years,and Body weight.54 Kg. My BP 135/85, Blood sugar.98 fasting, Lipid profile - Normal, Uric acid = 6.7. I take Esam 5mg, Lodoz 2.5mg, Aztor 10mg,and Start now Febuget 40mg, I have cervical spondilitis and pain on the both knees. what is the side effect.of taken febuget 40 ? | Hi, Febuget 40 (febuxostat) is a medicine used to keep uric acid levels low and ence used in treatment and prevention of gout. Generally, it is well tolerated by most of the patients however it may cause headache, diarrhea, nausea and during initial treatment an increase in gout symptoms (rapid onset of pain in the joinst, followed by warmth, redness and tenderness around it) can also occur. Do not stop taking it, your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
Sperm count 91 M, Motility 30%. Baby? Medication for sperm motility?
hi my name is , my age is 32 years and my wife age is 22 years. we have no child. we are under treamtment last 7 years but we don s get child. my wife usg report is normal, and my report of seman is : sperm count 91 M. motility 30%, can we get child with this report pls get me help and tell some drug to me for my sperm motility | hello welcome to HCM your count and motility are fine the way you have described your case looks like unexplained infertility The consultant will help you with some medications and treatment However you can try Intra uterine insemination which can help your wife get pregnant hope to have answered your query Dr Nandita Thakkar | |
Is weakness normal after having undergone angioplasty?
three month before my father heart 1 stant angeoplasty ,but he feel more wekness .what is the reason. her ragular diet normal. and take medicen.report say her vsd is 9mm but secont report say two month after vsd 7mm. vsd left to right. her age is 65 nearly. | hello ,I have gone through your query.I hope there is typing error mentioning HER for your father's history.well you have raised 2 different question i shall answer each separately.1.weakness after angioplasty may be because of heart attack he might have sustained.was angioplasty done after heart attack or it was done before he had attack?i need to know this and exact information to guide you properly.2.variation in size of VSD may be variation judged by an observer .I also need to know whether VSD was present since birth or it developed following heart attack ?i would be glad to guide you further if you provide me details i have asked for.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli,MD. | |
Back pain, low bone density. Taking paracetamol. How can the back pain issue be solved?
32 years old man, i have heavy pain in my back,i consult so many doctors and i also ate so many tablets but no use still the pain is continue so what solution to me..pls help me doctor? i want your advice must... [i was test in my bone density that s level is low and i follow PARACETARNOL 450mg every day 6 tablets] | It is advised to get done MRI scan of the region of back(you have not mentioned). Take tab tramadol everyday 1 after dinner till you get scan done. For osteoporosis, you take alandronate tab 10 mg one tab every week. | |
Would balancing the neurotransmitters increase cognitive abilities ?
My cognitive abilities are extremely diminished but the neurologist whom I saw, seems to think otherwise as I m fairly young and the thought of dementia or Alzheimer disease seems to be out of the question. I think its time to take matters into my own hand and search for alternatives which can boost acetylcholine levels and inhibit its breakdown. If I see improvements, would they be sustainable and reverse the cognitive impairment I truly believe I have? I wasn t diagnosed with any mental illness regarding learning or memory in the past as these were my strongest points but now that this has come into play, would balancing the neurotransmitters provide some relief? | Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum Please mention ur age, sex, and symptoms (atleast). You can see a homeopathic physician for "symptoms similar to dementia/alzheimers", it will surely help. Sometimes, in the absence of positive lab/test findings , patient is left untreated , which is unfortunate. If there is a complaint/symptom it should be dealt with. Takecare. | |
Is SGPT- ALT level related to hepatitis?
Can you tell me that if SGPT - ALT level raised to 64 then does it have belong to any hepatitis??? My SGPT-ALT level is raised to 64 and i have a pain in my both feet i took medicine for tow months though doctor has given me juts Arolla Tablets and said you ll feel better in one month ,however, i am still suffering of such pain in my feet because medicine did not effect upon me. | Dear friend, welcome to HCM> in heptitis, the liver enzymes AST, ALT rise to hundreds to thousands depending on the cause. 64 is mild elevation. what re other liver parameters like? pl. post details of results and great details on symptoms to guide you better. Get well. | |
What could tight chest and pain in left arm suggest?
have had some chest tightness and chest pain for about two weeks now along with pain, like an ache in my left arm. I am 17 years old. I went to A&E the other day, where they performed an ECG which came back normal, they also did my BP and took swabs of my nose and mouth. I had blood tests about a month and a half ago, which came back all clear. | Hello,As you had investigated with EKG and it is normal, so cardiac causes ruled out here. A chest x-ray can be done to check for respiratory pathology if present. If chest x-ray also normal than history regarding excess stress can be taken. Excess anxiety also can lead such chest tightness. Consult a physician for examination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami | |
Need medication for weakness & tired of body
I worked out 3 days ago and felt shaky, weak, and weird. (It was 100+ outside the gym.) I immediately went to the doctors and they ran blood tests. Everything came back normal but he said one enzyme was a little high. (But not too high.) I still feel weak and I get tired quickly. | Hello, Usually, these cases happen in the people who undergo high-intensity exercises. But this is normal. I will say, go slow with low intensity exercises as this may help to achieve the normalcy in the physiology and avoid such symptoms. For now you need to just consume more water and go slow with the exercises. You should be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What causes fever, throat and back pain?
Hi Doctor, My son has had a fever of 100 - 102 off and on for about 3 days. Not much of an appetite, fighting allergies a little, active at times but extremely drained at times. Completely unlike him, he is normally very very active. At times just wants to lay on couch or bed. Went to Dr to day said ears and throat looks fine and at the time no fever. Since the visit he hasn't eaten much, played some but same as past few days. He just told me "don't touch my back that hurts". I was shocked. I finally narrowed it down that it hurts all the way down his spine. I asked if he hurt anywhere else he said no except my throat. Fever of 101.3....... Please help, don't want to sound like a crazy mom, but I am concerned because I have never seen him act like this. | Hi,From history it seems that he might be having viral infection producing generalized bodyache, backache, fatigue and weakness.Give him complete rest and plenty of water.Give him paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and backache as and when require.Give him light food for 2-3 days.Within 2-3 days he will be alright.Ok and take care. | |
What causes nausea, breast heaviness and cramps despite having negative UPT?
My basal body temp. is 99.9, the past two weeks I wake up soaked in between my thighs and lower back. I am on day 46 today of my cycle and still no period. Today I got a negative home preg. test but Im not convinced. I feel like my period is coming but it's felt like that the past three weeks. I am over emotional, nausea, tender fuller breasts, bloated comes and goes but for the most part always feeling cramps and tight uterus. I feel starving even still after I eat, major exhaustion more than like before your period. Hot flashes like crazy and my face hasnt broken out yet which hasnt happened in the last year ever. Feeling of UTI sometimes too and I have had this head cold for a month now, so much snot and mucus still not all the way gone yet. My cervix is still high, soft, and always extra wet lately. I am 21 and not convinced that I am not pregnant right now? please help | Hi, I think you should go for a blood test for pregnancy and a ultrasound also. It will clear your doubt. If you are not pregnant, you can take some medicines for inducing periods. Consult a gynecologist. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
What causes extreme muscle and joint pain?
I am 72 yrs old I have cardiac problems of a moderate leaking aortic valve and ascending aortic aneurysm , lymphedema of Legs and feet, pinched nerve in neck along with arthritic spurs and lower back problems with arthritic spurs plus Hypothroidism, COPD Asthma& Obese. In Aug,2013 I developed pinch nerve in neck. Oct lower back went out. Took flexeril & Meloxicam for pain I am currently on Furosemide , Levothyroxine, Losartan, Spironolactone, Nexium, Senna Plus, B-Complex with B12,Vit D3, Fish Oil, Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Spray (as needed) . Dr stopped Metoprolol Succ. Because I complained of extreme tiredness and suffering from extreme muscle and joint pain after doing my normal daily activities Removing the Toporal helped with the tiredness but not the muscle & joint pains I am wondering if the Spironolactone is causing the pain. I take care of my 95 yr old mother as well as cook. Laundry and do some care for 3 grandchildren. We are a family of 7 Before August when I hurt my neck, I had tiredness but no muscle & joint pains Hope you can help. Are there any drug interactions? Carol McBride | Hi, The pain is most likely due to a pinched nerve in the cervical (neck) region. As of now, you can take pregabalin capsules to relieve the pain. If symptoms persist, MRI of cervical spine may be done. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist | |
Can stomach pain lead to pain while urinating?
The other day I experienced severe lower abdominal pain after peeing and passing a BM it started hurting immediately and the pain grew more and more severe as the hours went on there was a constant pain in my stomach that felt sharp and lasted as long as an aching pain while there were sharp shooting pains to my anus and vagina .... It was crippling and I even fainted once .this has happened before and I didn't get my period for 3to4 months after that . And sometimes it hurts when I pee on a normal basis . What could this be. | hithanks for askingi would like to ask about any contraceptive pills usage and sex activity your age........the history looks like a urinary tract infection.........but some relevant investigation needs to be done like urine RE,ultrasound abdomen and pelvis,full blood count.....meanwhile you can take painkillers and consult your doctor | |
Is mustard yellow color stool of a 4 year old a cause of concern?
Hi, My son is 4yrs and his stools have always been a light tan-mustard yellow colour. He quite often has loose/mushy bowel movements. He is in good health otherwise, with plenty of energy and generally eats a good diet. Should i take him to see his doctor?Thanks in advance for your advice. | Thank you for your query. A reduction or absence of bile salts can cause the stool to become yellow or pale. Bile salt production can be reduced due to liver disfunction. The passage of bile salts into the intestines can be prevented by blockages of the bile ducts due to inflammation, gallstones, or biliary dyskinesia. Pain, especially in the right upper abdomen, fever, nausea, itching, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes can also occur with these conditions. The pancreas also produces substances important for digestion, including the enzyme lipase, which breaks down fats. Excess fat in the stool can cause yellowish, bulky stool that floats, has an oily or greasy appearance, and smells foul. I advice-give stool analysis and ultrasound of liver,pancreas for rule out following up symptoms. | |
Suggest treatment for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
I have spina bifida and also hydrocephalus. I m 51 and had the bubble removed from my spina at two weeks, and then got a vp shunt at about a month old. I was maybe four months old when the shunt stopped working, but since I wasn t sick the dr thought that my body was taking care of the spinal fluid. I saw a doctors every year and had my head checked . At the age of fifteen they had all kids with shunts get a cat scan. They found extra water. My dr. said that they knew there was water pressure, but they didn t do anything until I was 16. I was told that they operated eight times until they got a shunt to work. I m use to getting it checked every year, but now that I m seeing a different dr. he said that adults don t need to have the shunt checked every year. I ve seen the same dr. for my shunt since I was seventeen. I skipped a year when I was in my thirties, The next year I went to get the shunt checked, he . had a harsh talk with me and said that I should never skip going to see him. He s retired now, and this new dr. said I didn t need to see him every year now that my shunt was doing fine. I don t need to see him unless I start getting sick . What is your view on the subject? | Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What is your view on the subject?Short Answer : Follow the Advice Given by the New Doctor. See him only if you have headache, Vomiting, Blurring of vision etc Explanation : You need to have regular checkups as long as there is some Peri Ventricular Lucency in CT or Shunt Resistance during Clinical Examination. Now that your doctor feels that there is no need to do annual checkups, he is confident that the disease process has settled Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. | |
Why does blood come along while urinating?
my dad is 70 yrs old had infection removed from prostate a month ago for last two weeeks he has done nothing but urinate straight blood rarely it will be milky looking but mostly just blood had biopsy done on prostate came back negative but why is he urinating blood all the time ? | Hello, frank blood in urine can be due to multiple causes right from the kidney to the urethra. Any trauma anywhere along the whole of urinary tract can cause frank blood in urine. Bleeding per urethra has multiple differential diagnosis right from trauma, infection, stone in tract, cancer and so on. From my point of view you should show him to an urologist and get total examination done to find the causative reason. Thank you | |
Suggest remedy for the bump at the bottom of teeth
hi I had my widow teeth taken out last saturday so about 5-6 days ago and between the two last teeth not counting my wisdom teeth obviously are a bit swollen and has a soft bump on each side of my bottom teeth and i noticed that it can be opened ... is this bad whats should i do , if it make sense | Hi..Welcome to Healthcare Magic.I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns..As per your complain after wisdom tooth extraction appearance of swelling or lump over the jaw is a common finding and it occurs as a result of inflammation due to trauma to the soft tissues caused during extraction..It can occur secondary to accumulation of inflammatory exudate at the site of extraction as well as Hematoma formation due to severing of small blood vessels while extraction..You need not to worry as it is an inflammatory swelling and will resolve gradually..You should do cold compresses over the swelling and can take the prescribed medication and follow the instructions given to you by your dentist..Doing warm saline gargles will also help..But if it worsen or shows no signs of improvement consult your treating dentist and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. | |
How to cure swelling and pain on the ankle after horsefly bite?
I recently (not 72hrs ago) received a 'horsefly bite on my ankle - and as of approx 24hrs ago, there is pain in the ankle and now swelling around the ankle. The 'bite' does not appear to be infected (white-ish or raw) but is in the central area of swelling: The bite came while I was in remote woodland country ... any concerns or have I 'twisted' my ankle somehow | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.It is the allergic reaction iccurrd because of the horse fly bite.I advice you should take cetrizine tablet and prednisolone tablet for the allergy. Take the tablet for three days under your doctors guidance.Maintain good hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. This will prevent infection and helps in healing the wound.Also avoid injury to the wound. Wear cotton undergarments this can help in prevention infection.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. | |
What causes the elevated results of liver enzymes?
I am 50 years old and my AST (SGOT) was 55 high and my ALT (SGPT) was 99 high. I do not drink alcohol nor do I take tylenol. I was wondering if this is because I take 8 vitamins daily. Calcuim 1200 mg, C 1,000 mg, B-12 1,000 mg, D- 1,000, Super B-complex 400 mg, & in the evening prime rose oil once a week, E 400 I.U., & I just recently started taking L-theanine twice a day 400 mg. Do you think that taking all of these vitamins contributes to my elevated levels? I am a healthy women who exercises daily and eats healthy. | Thank you for posting your query.presentation of cute hepatitis.acute liver injury is "reversible".it maybe caused by certain medications.increase in the level of liver enzymes(AST,ALT) 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 (medication)"4. Gall bladder or common bile duct pathology 5."Fat excess" did you get test results for for HBsAg, anti HCV, Anti HAV, Lipid profile.?HAV is a common cause of acute hepatitis and self limited. Patient recovers in 3 to 6 weeks (enzyme return to normal).after obtaining results of aforementioned tests, post here or visit treating physician.meanwhile:advice:- abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs" - NO fat diet should be followed for one week- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports), REST more. - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a dayHealth 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 | |
Suggest remedy for severe pain due to wisdom tooth eruption
Hi docI was suffering from severe wisdom tooth eruption pain for last 7 days. I took ibuprofen when the pain became unbearable at times. Now since yesterday i did not feel that pain and i can see a new tooth emerging on my left lower jaw. Does that mean everything is normal now that my tooth has finally erupted? | Glad to hear your pain is gone! Just because the tooth is in and your pain is gone may not mean all is normal. Since all wisdom teeth tend to erupt around the same time frame, a visit to a dentist to have these teeth evaluated is in order. More often than not, wisdom teeth have decay, are in a poor or crowded position resulting in difficulties cleaning the wisdom tooth and/or adjacent teeth. If any of the above are present, removal is usually the best option. | |
I have been experiencing dry tickling throat that leads to a spell of dry cough
dry tickling throat that leads to a spell of dry cough I have been experiencing spells of dry throat that is followed by a spell of dry coughing. My throat starts with a tickly and then gets more intense which makes me have to cough in order to relieve this feeling. There is no drainage, it almosts feels like in choking, and it causes my eyes to water. I have no other symptoms but have noticed it is sometimes provoked by dry air. | Hi Welcome to healthcare magic forum Irritation and dryness in throat can be due to many causes, ex smoking, constantly living with a/c, exposure to dust, and many times due to cold and nasal mucus dropping in the throat. So lets find the cause first and try avoiding it, as much as possible. An ENT doctor can examine and tell if everything is okey inside. Meanwhile warm water & drinks and avoiding alcohol , smoking & cold air can be done. Takecare | |
Radiation given for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Unable to feel anything below chest, feet, legs swelling. Immediate cure?
HiMy father is undergoing treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Mets were found in c6-c7. Radiation therapy was given and subsequently mets have not spread elsewhere. However partial destruction of c7 has compressed some nerves and he cannot feel or move anything from below his chest.He also has partial blockage in three of his cardiac arteries. He is also diabetic. He is receiving treatment for and is currently stable, except that his feet and legs have started to swell. His doctor says that we merely need to prop his feet up using pillows. But that is not working well.Researching the internet for these symptoms I cam across the terms 'edema' and 'dvt'. I am worried and need to know if some immediate action is required to address the swelling? | Hi and thanks for the query,I am afraid there is actually nothing in immediate terms that you might need to do. Management of these symptoms shall actually depend on the expertise of the internist. It is not unusual however in renal disease to experience oedema. Treatment involves proper evaluation of renal function, serum electrolytes, fluid restriction and diuretics. these interventions however need a careful evaluation, planning and monitoring. You might need to discuss this particular worry carefully with his treating physician.Thanks and kind regards.Bain LE, MD. | |
Is Portal Hepatopathy curable ?
hello sir, my father Dr. PRAVINCHANDRA RAO is suffeing from PORTAL HEPATOPATHY.ON 9 TH FEB HE HAD BLOOD OMITTING 1ST TIME. THEN HE HAD BLOOD OMITTING ON 20TH APRIL AND 6TH JUNE. HE HAVE UNDERGONE 3 ENDOSCOPY S AND DOCTORS HAVE FITTED IN ALL NOW 7 CILESTIC BANDS ON HIS VEINS NEAR LIVER . THEY SAY THAT VEINS HAVE SWELLING.CAN YOU PLEASE SUGGEST ME SOME TREATMENT . PLS SIR REPLY FAST WE ALL ARE LIVING IN PANIC. IS PORTAL HEPATOPATHY CURABLE???? | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. Was he a Alcoholic? Your Dad's History suggests, he has Portal Hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure within a system of veins called the portal venous system. What other symptoms does he have? The treatment for this focuses on preventing or managing the complications, especially the bleeding from the varices. Diet, medications, endoscopic therapy, surgery, and radiology procedures all have a role in treating or preventing the complications. He should stop drinking alcohol completely, He will probably be required to consume no more than 2 grams of sodium per day and reduce his Protein intake as well. If endoscopic therapy, drug therapy, and or dietary changes do not successfully control his variceal bleeding, he may require Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), This procedure involves placing a stent (a tubular device) in the middle of the liver. The stent connects the hepatic vein with the portal vein which reduces the Portal vein Blood Pressure. Kindly don't panic, speak to his Doctors and discuss these aspects with them I Wish him Good Health, Take Care. | |
Severe stomach pain, sweating, tumors in ovaries, borderline cancer. Had full hysterectomy. Given morphine. Apt medication?
I have been ill for approx 5 years and have been unable to work for the past 3 years. I start with severe tummy pain followed by the worst sweating, I have long hair and it ends up soaked, I need to change my pajama's over and over, I vomit mainly foam and liquid. Searching for answers, my doctor found tumors on my ovaries and I had a full hysterectomy. The said I was borderline cancer, but now have the all clear from that. I have had every test icluding bloods, urine, emptying, nuclear medicine and swallowed a camera. Everything is clear, however my illness is getting worse. The last 2 times I ended up in hospital with all the same tests. Still nothing. They gave me morphine on both times which immediately stopped the pain. The following morning they say I am fine, nothing they can find. I am so fed up I have thought of taking my life.Debbie | Hi, Debbi,thanks for calling Health care magic forum. You are having tummy pain since 5 years, and unable to work since 3 years.Frequent vomiting. Had boarder line malignancy of ovaries and got total hysterectomy. Told every thing is clear. The reasons for pain abdomen may be peptic ulcer, associated with the vomiting, kidney stones, U.T.I. worms in the intestines, and amebic colitis, diverticulitis, etc. So i advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. | |
Hep. c, cerosis of liver ulsers, intestines. Medication tynoleol painful. Alternate medication which is less painful?
i have hep. c and cerosis of the liver ulsers on intistines also, needless to say i hut alot., i am 57 yr. old and have NO control over the pain . is there a med that is processed thru the kidney that would decrease my pain and still try not to take 20 tynoleol a day . is there something out there that can hep me??? my value of life is less when all i do is sit around hurting instead of spending every precious moment w/ my fam and friends .. i would like to feel ok to play w grandkids and have a real smile that isnt holding back the tears, from pain, i have come to terms w my mortality. wanna just enjoy what i have left.. :( fuck yall charging for that!!!! | if someone can prescribe fentanyl patch, it should help u. tylenol is not a right medicine to take in cirrhosis of liver in large quantities. | |
Suggest remedy for allergic reaction after hair bleech
i had an allergic reaction yesterday while having my hair bleached. i took benadryl, and feel better but my forehead is really swollen almost like a big fat v in the middle.and when i walk my head feels like it is filled with water, its a weird feeling. | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt would take a little while for the reaction to resolve. You should continue to take the benadryl throughout the day and may also consider the use of an anti inflammatory pain killer.This would help reduce the inflammation and help cut down the swelling. Examples are ibuprofen/celebrex/aspirin/naproxenI hope this helps | |
What is the hard lump on my daughter's cheek?
My 9 yr old daughter fell off an inflatable slide and hit her cheek on pavement- it was bruised for a while but about a month after I noticed a dimple in her cheek where it happened and a rock hard lump that doesn't move- another month later it's still there- we go to dr on wedn. But I guess I am just wondering if I should be worried? | Hello,I have studied your case, Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma. Continue ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and take rest.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. | |
Pain or pressure on chest, wheezing,cough, temperature is low,diagnosed asthma, taken corticosteroid/ bronchodilator (zenhale), antibiotic staken for lymph node on jaw and mouth infection
My chest is very tight. It feels like I can t get a full breath. There is some pain/pressure in my chest. I have a deep wheezing , non-productive cough. My temperature is quite low at 96.3. I have been diagnosed with asthma , but I haven t had problems with in in 10+ years. I have been taking a rescue inhaler (salbutamol?) as well as a combination corticosteroid/ bronchodilator (zenhale), but neither seems to have any effect. I have been exposed to someone with pneumonia recently, but went through a cycle of antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for an unrelated issue since (swollen lymph node on jaw - infection in mouth). It seems to get worse at night or when I lay down. Should I be concerned and/or seek emergency medical attention? | You seem to be suffering from Asthma. To establish the diagnosis, get a PFT done. A chest Xray and routine blood examination and sputum examination should be done to rule out any other disease. Once diagnosis is confirmed you have to take both salbutamol and long acting corticosteroid+LABA inhaler for long term control. You have to be regular in taking your inhalers as commonest cause of poor control of asthma is not taking inhalers on the part of patient. You may also take a Montair LC and avoid any known allergens. | |
What causes a recurrent abscess in groin area?
About once a year I get a reocurring abscess on the right/lower side of my groin. It always appears on what I think is a stretch mark type scar. Once drained, it disappears in about a week. What is a possible cause? 2006 (I was 23 yrs old) was the first time it appeared. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have recurrent abscess in groin area.It can be due to acute abscess forming infection or may be due to tuberculosis or some other cause. You have send scrapping material from abscess for histopathological examination well as culture and sensitivity testing. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Is a dental X-ray during pregnancy dangerous?
I'm 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I had a dentist appointment today and at the start they asked how long it had been since I had a pano X-ray done. So they ended up doing one and truthfully I didn't know what she was talking about but afterwards she asked if my medical has changed so I said I was expecting and she said she should have asked before and apologized but I'm very worried. I know I should've said something but I didn't know what it was truthfully so I'm wondering if I should be concerned or go to the hospital or if I'm okay. | Hello,Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. According to the American College of Radiology, no single x-ray is harmful to the fetus or developing embryo as it contains low dose of radiation. So, you need not worry about the side effects since it was a dental x-ray and did not involve the abdomen. However, in future, please remember to inform your doctor about your condition prior to any procedure. You can have a check up with your obstetrician and get assured. Wish you good health. | |
Dark circles, allergies. Is the dark circle due to allergy medication?
I have had dark circles for quite a few years now,they look like bruises.They seem to be getting worse.My self confidence level is very low,and it would make me so happy to be free of these dark circles! Can they be treated or do I have to worry about these being permanant? I am 24 years old.There is no one else in my family who has them. I have seasonal allergies,but I take allergy medicine 10 mg. I could take a higher dosage of allergy medicine,but I know that wont cure my circles. I get sleep, and try to eat better and drink plenty of water and exercise. Any help is apperciated!! | IF YOU ARE NOT CURED BY ANY MESDICINES STOP ALLMILK AND DIARY FOR 3 MONTHS NO USE OF MUSTARD COCONUT WALNUT GROUND NUT NO SYABEAN OR SOYA OIL USE OLIVE FOR COOKING AND APPLICATION KEEP SKIN DRY NO OILY GREESY AND SPICY FOODS USE NON TOXIX SOAPS SHAMPOO AND CREAMS 3 GLASSES OF WARM WATER MORNING TAKE EBAST 10 MG AT NIGHT APPLY CLINDAMYCIN GEL MORNING EVENING CALAMINE LOTION AFTER NOON RETINOIC ACID 25 MG NIGHT AND SWITCH OFF LIGHT AS IT REACTS WITH LIGHT THREE MONTHS AND YOU WILL GET CLEAN FACE I HAVE TREATED MANY PATIENTS LIKE THIS | |
Chest tightness, pain worse on breathing in. Taking steroids, antibiotics. History of asthma. Cure?
Hi my name is xxxx I ve had asthma for about 14 years now but it s gotten really bad since December 2012. I m experiencing tightness from left to right above my chest and am only getting a peak flow of 150-230. The pain is worse when I breath in . I m on my 3rd set of steroids and antibiotics . I would be grateful for any feedback you coukd give me thanks | Hello Pauline... Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen. Bronchodilators & steroids will provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) Montelukast preparation, can also be used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma by reducing broncho-constriction. So..the medicines given by the Doctor is correct...please continue them as advised. And make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing a good health. Thanks & take care. | |
Red bumps behind throat, ear pain. History of abnormal papillae. Oral cancer?
I have about 5 red bumps on the back of my mouth ( throat area) they have been there for about 4 months now, it constantly feels like I have a hair stuck in my throat, I also have a small case of abnormal papillae.. could this be related? I ve been using a spray which helps temporarily as it seems to make the bumps go down in size for a short time. Im worried I have oral cancer please help me., I ve also lately been experiencing ear pain. | hi dear first of all i'd like to tell you that thoat cancer is rare , even so give me more details about your codition,do you have fever? swalling on the neck? nasal problems? smoker or not? oral hygiene? any other diseases? your age? and what type of spry your using? | |
What causes sneezing,stuffy nose with greenish discharge and fever?
I am 25 y.o., 6 feet, about 200 lbs and a smoker with a history of pnuemonia and bronchitis. I have body aches, fells like I have a fever but thermometer says I am just at 99 degrees, weakness, runny/stuffy nose with green/yellow discharge and sneezing. I don't know if I have a flu or a cold or pnuemonia. | HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. Pneumonia is characterized by high temperature dyspnoea cough and chest pain. Your problem can be most likely due to upper respiratory infection. As it is greenish mucus bacterial infection will be present. So better approach your GP for antibiotic therapy. I usually give antibiotic Co-amoxiclav for such case. Take warm fluids like tea with lemon and chicken soup with pepper. Taking chewable vitamin C also will be helpful for early recovery.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. | |
Suggest remedy for heart palpitations and persistent neck pain
hi, Since a week, I am having fast heart bit, left side pain from neck to let leg as if losing the side. using propalonol 10mg for 4 days but still the same in the morning when wake up. have been using B12 1000 mcg before and now continuing again since a week. pls advise if any neuro help and how many days have to continue b12 and propalonol. can I use some distress medicine also. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. But better to first rule out heart diseases for your palpitations and left sided discomfort. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. No need to consult neurologist. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You will definitely improve with anxiolytic (destressor) drugs along with counselling sessions. You can continue b 12 and propranolol till you consult psychiatrist. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Hit lower stomach. Was bruised. What is the knot there?
Hello. Last Monday my son, which is 6yrs old, fell on scooter and hit is left lower stomach on the round end of the bar. It almost instintly bruised. It is a round bruise, which was real dark. He said it does not hurt now only if you push on it. It looks lighter now, but I rubbed my fingers across it and it feels like there is a knot there. Should I have him checked out? He says it does not hurt only if you push it. Thank you for our help. Wendy M. | Hi Wendy, Please take him to a General surgeon and get him examined. Any trauma to the abdomen can cause a blunt injury to the internal abdominal organs specially the spleen. An ultrasound scan of the abdomen will rule out any possibilities like this and can be managed accordingly. Hope this helps. Regards, | |
Suggest treatment for constipation and stomach pain
My 3 year old son suffers on and off with constipation and stomach pains but today he passed wind and followed through but it was all green mucus this happend twice but more the second time then when he went to the toilet for a poo it was like little rabit droppings and lots of blobs of this has also happened twice my doctor said its just to en with him being constipated can this be right ? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani | |
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 --> | |
Disabled, tubes tied. What kind of pills can help to conceive or tubal reversal required ?
yes im loking for a ob/gyn and infertility doctor why we want to conscive to have a babyand my tubes supose to be tied i dont no for sure....im on disability and want to find out if we can and what kind of pills can i take to help us concive....my phone is 00000000 or can you send me suff in the mail.to.tammy martinez5132 AAAAAAA apt # 4 AAAAAA mi 0000please send me stuff on tubal reversal; and babys okay | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. You need to get examined first exactly by infertility doctor as we must know the exact disability and the chance of being pregnant normally. If the chances are high to conceive naturally then there are a lot of ways but if chances are less then you need to go for invitro fertilization which became very common now a days. Hope this answers your query. Thank you. | |
Q. Is it normal to have strange dreams during sleep paralysis?
Hello doctor,I have started having sleep paralysis four years back. Back then, I was able to open my eyes and was not able to move my body and speak. Whenever I used to have sleep paralysis, I used to see people torturing me. As if they are trying to harm and kill me. When I first had sleep paralysis for every single day, I changed my room, my bed, my sleeping schedule.After that, I used to have sleep paralysis only after some months of gap. But recently I started having it daily. And I always see people harming me and trying to kill me when I have sleep paralysis. I am not able to sleep. I feel like what is going on in my dreams is a reality. I feel like I am in pain. After I try to wake up from that dream. I am unable to sleep. Even if I try to sleep, I again face the same thing. So is it normal to have these types of dreams while you have sleep paralysis at the same time? This is what going on. I cannot figure out. Please help me with this. | Hello. It can be frightening to experience sleep paralysis but generally it is not harmful and can occur in otherwise healthy people. It is common to have hallucinatory experiences like seeing people who wish to harm you when you have sleep paralysis. Do you have any other symptoms? Is there a family history of sleep paralysis? Usually sleep paralysis gets better gradually over time. Follow these simple suggestions as wel 1) Try to get adequate sleep (approximately six to eight hours). 2) Try to have a good sleep routine 3) Avoid heavy meals just before bed time. 4) Have regular exercises. 5) Try yoga, mediation, and relaxation exercises. Since you are reporting regular episodes of sleep paralysis, you need to consult a sleep specialist or a neurologist who can examine you, to rule out conditions like narcolepsy and offer further advice. Sometimes medication may be needed in severe cases. I hope this helps | |
What causes tingling feeling around the mouth?
Hello, I had Bells Palsy 22 years ago, and experienced full recovery except a droopy eye when I get tired. A month or so ago, I noticed a weird feeling on the same side of the face with slight tingling around my mouth. It comes and goes, but I go for days and don t notice at all. It doesn t hurt, is not numb, but feels very weak at times. However, I did see my physician, and he noticed that my face was twitching above the mouth on left side (Bells Palsy side) and prescribed medicine along with steroids. I can t remember the name of the medicine because I am here at work, but it is used to treat herbes virus and Bells Palsy. I am still having symptoms after a week on medication. My doctor is recommending a MRI, even though he still thinks it is a weak facial nerve that can be treated with steroids. I would love your opinion. I m sorry/ I just realized that this is not a free service. Thanks anyway. I was just looking for another opinion. | hithis is due to neurololgical weakness post bells palsy.although steroids can resolve the problem for some duration,you can start on multivitamin therapy, especially methylcobalamine to improve the longevity of the nerves.calcium supplements after checking out the calcium levels can help to some extent.good physiotherapy exercises like chewing, blowing help in nerve regeneration.all the besttake care | |
How can severe pain caused due to hernia be relieved?
I have an abdominal hurnia that has become extremely painful when I walk, reach up, bend down, or lift something. I was diagnosed with it 3 months ago. At that time the Dr said to just push it back in which did work until today, it will not pop back it. No fever. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.sif you cant push it back or there is redness of the skin overlying hernia or there is pain and fever in progressive trend, then you need to see doctor urgently since it may indicate incarcerated hernia which require surgical operation as soon as possible. If these things are not present then you can treat it by laying down and taking painkillers and try to push hernia back after you relax. However, I suggest to plan surgical repair of hernia in future since it may just become larger and cause more pain then it cant be cured with any other treatment but surgery so you should consult abdominal surgeon in short time. Do write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always available to help. Best wishes. | |
Taking Siphene for PCOS. Done follicular study. Is the report normal?
We have been trying to conceive our first child. i have PCOS problem. my gynec prescribed Siphene 100 mg, and Evalone . i did my first follicular study today(30-07-2012) which is the 10th day of my periods and the scan result is as follows DATE- 30-07-2012 DAY- 10TH RT OVARY- 12mm,11mm and 10mm,11mm LT OVARY- 12mm,11mm and 11mm,10mm after seeing this result my doc asked to take a scan again on day after tomarow which will be the 12th day of my cycle. without medicine my periods are very irregular could any expert please tell me about the scan report? is there any chance for me to conceive this time? is the size of the follicle in the scan report is normal?pls pls answer me. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. You have multiple developing follicles in both the ovaries. Out of these many follicles, one will mature and after it ruptures, the ovulation takes place when you need to have intercourse. Your chances of conception are there in this cycle. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
Suggest medication for a swelling on the face
I was outside yesterday playing when my friend swatted my face. She said that a large bug was on it. When she slapped it away, it s blood got all over my face. I m worried it could of been somthing toxic, and I don t know what to do about it. The intire left side of my face is swollen with a large swollen bump on my cheek. She described it as large, orangish red and black, and it was like eating and digging at my face. I have put hidracortazone cream on it, but the swelling hasent gone down and it is Totaly numb. I have been reaurching all night and don t know what to do. How do I treat this and what if I get a horrible disease from it? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYou may also want to use an oral antihistamine to reduce any inflammatory response to the insect sting.In addition, using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen would reduce any discomfort that you are experiencing.The most common effects of insect stings are allergic reactions and infections. The topical steroid and antihistamine would treat any allergic reaction.If you notice any signs or symptoms of infection the you can consider a topical antibiotic.I hope this helps | |
What causes small growth near gums after tooth extraction?
I had three teeth in a row extracted about three weeks ago. About three days ago I noticed a small growth where the most forward tooth once was. It seemed like it had been healing fine but then by last night it had gotten already to the size of about a pea. It feels as if it is filled with fluid but there is no pain or infection feeling. THe dentist saw me this afternoon and prescribed me antibiotics right away saying it was an infection. I told him I was going to pop it when I got home and he said it didn t matter but when I tried to pop and drain it it only bled a lot and is still there. At this point I am wondering if this is a keloid or something like it. My tongue touches it constantly so I cant stop thinking about it. It seems as if it needs to be excised. I am supposed to get full dentures in about two months but I want my gums to heal nicely before hand and this is really got me bothered. I don t want it to keep on growing at the rate it has been. Please tell me what I should do. Thanks | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, This could be a healing extraction socket.As you have mentioned that there is bleeding and pain in the region that could be presence of infection.I would suggest you to consult the concerned Dentist and get the extraction socket irrigated with normal saline and betadine.Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics.At home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take care1 | |
What causes vomiting and diarrhea in a child?
my 2 yr old daughter was vomiting and had diarrhea a wwek ago and it went ok for 4 days and just recently she was vomiting and we took her to the doctor and the doctor said that they think she has stomach flu. she doesn t like to eat and has a very few liquid intake. she only drinks wen she s extremely thirsty and would only drink about 5-10 ml... mostly water only. I would just like to know if there are other causes for this as she is not like this not lively and inactive. she usually runs around screaming laughing playful every minute that she was awake when shes doesn t have any illness.. | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops) & ORS as hydration is a very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician). Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Can zinconia be substituted for nutrolin-b for loose motion?
Hi, I am staying in mumbai for summer vacation I come to Odisha . My son is six years old.He is suffering from loose motion from two days.I am giving him Zinconia with Nutrolin-b,but Nutrolin-b is not available in Berhampur. My question is instead of Nutrolin-b what i can give to my son with Zinconia ? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Please give him Oflox OZ 10g/kg divided into two dosages for 3 days, Vizylac 1 capsule daily for 1 month. Keep your child hydrated with plenty of water and ORS.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Svetlana Shrivastva | |
What causes swelling in the testicles?
Hi I m 12 almost 13 and today my right testical started to hurt nothing really bad but hurt when I woke up it s not swollen or enlarged or a different color it hurts when I walk. Or move and it like touches something elts and it s hurts when I touch it. I told my mom and she said we ll see how if feels tomorrow im just worries because I ve been reading about thing similar and different online. | Hi.I understand your concern.Swollen and enlarge testis require evaluation.It can be made either by physical examination or by investigations.Investigations like color Doppler of scrotum will give confirmatory idea about underlying pathology.It can be due to trauma or infection.It can be varicocele or hydrocele.consults surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.Get well soon.Still if you have query then feel free to ask.Thank you. | |
What causes constant tenderness in abdomen, slight hardness above and below navel with back ache?
hi i have constant tenderness in my abdomen and when i lay down its more tender. If pressed i feel a slight hardness above and below my navel. I have had this for a few months now and have continuous back ache also. I know this is not pregnancy as i tested and have had a laproscopy in october to help me to concieve. Its a little worrying to say the least. Thank you. Toni (30) | Hi and Welcome to HCM, Do you have any previous h/o jaundice. Abdomen tenderness seen in conditions like appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory diseases, diverticulitis. My recommendation is to do ultrasound to rule out masses in abdomen (stomach and pancreas). Are you obese? Did you rule out kidney stones. Wish you speedy recoveryThank you | |
Suggest remedy for mild pain in chest
when I breathe in I have a dull ache that feels like it is located in the lower right of my left lung.The more air I take in the more intense the ache is. I first noticed it 3 weeks ago and thought I had just pulled a muscle, but it is still there, and was wondering whether it might be something more | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since it is from long duration (3weeks), better to get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major lung diseases. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So take painkiller like ibuprofen. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest remedy for loose, golden stools in a newborn with blisters in anus
Hi, recently my wife undergone a ceasserian baby delivery.She is under control of all spicy and oily foods and feeds breakmilk to the baby but baby is having loose motion and gold colour water like stool. I took the baby to doctor twice she said this is normal.My query is how to prevent it and what kind of food to be given to baby s mother and to prevent baby s anus blisters and to stp crying the baby as some insect is biting in her stomach. plz suggest me sir/madam | Hi.... Mother's food is not at all related to the babies problem. Do not restrict mother's dirt regarding is.What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated.When the baby takes milk , the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex. Do not worry.Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment for labial adhesions in an infant
My 9 month old daughter has had labial adhesions for a few months. We have used Vaseline, and now Premarin cream. The hole is now the size of a pinhead. She has only wet 3 diapers today and is very fussy and crying a lot, which is out of character for her. Do I need to take her to a children s hospital? | Hi...using premarin cream is good, but it involves the correct technique too. You need to rub it twice a day form top to bottom applying some amount of pressure. Then only the result will be effective. usually it may take 1-2 months to get the desired effect. After opening too you need to wash it is the same as described with water daily during bath. This makes the effect permanent.But as you say its been there for month, I suggest you seek the help of a pediatric surgeon and they will release it surgically. its a day care procedure or office procedure. Do not worry.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes black color tongue in a child?
My 8 month old baby over the last two days has had her tonguMy 8 month old baby over the last two days has had her tongue turn black, starting in the back and moving forward. She does not breast feed, has recently taken medications. She seems to be in no pain and the tongue feels the same temp as her body. | Hi, Some medications like iron supplements and Linezolid can cause this. Please check with your pediatrician regarding this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Q. Why am I having continuous twitching in biceps for a long period of time?
Hi doctor, I have been having continuous twitching in my right bicep where the tendon meets the elbow. This has been happening for last seven weeks and the vibration of the twitching when I am resting my elbow (say on a table while using a mouse) is quite large enough for my entire arm. I have no associated muscle weakness in the right arm and an EMG and NCS done last week have come clear saying it is a potentially benign fasciculation. A full MRI scan of the spine and brain has shown no abnormalities. My concern is that the twitching has not stopped for such a long period. Is there cause for concern for this to be a motor neuron disease? Currently, I am taking Lyrica 75 mg and Rejunex CD3. | Hi. If the nerve conductions and EMG (electromyography) have come clean then there is nothing to worry about. Fasiculations are generally considered significant only if they are associated with weakness or wasting. Do these occur only in a particular position? For more information consult a neurologist online --> | |
What causes tooth grinding and nervousness despite taking Celexa for bipolar disorder?
I am bipolar, age 84,, having recurrent symptoms of teeth grinding, edginess, jittery feeling. My MD at diagnosis prescribed Celexa 40 mg AMand zolpidem 10 mg, nortriptylene 100 mg PM. I also take thyroid AM. I saw MD and he is not even interested in changing anything. Any ideas? I think I should take another 5o Celexa PM as I seem to stay ok for about 12 hours and then I realize I've broken another bit of tooth and am nervous feeling. My son said I should tell MD of symptoms, he said I'm taking maximum allowable dose of meds and dismissed me. I could just spit I feel so upset. | Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. If you have bipolar disorder then a mood stabiliser drug should be added to your prescription. Mood stabiliser drug will help to boost the action of Celexa and will make you relaxed. You are on Celexa 40 mg, Zolpidem 10 mg, Nortriptyline 100 mg and these are high doses if we consider your age. So if even on high doses your symptoms are persisting then another drug should be added in order to make the drugs work.Low dose antipsychotics like Olanzapine or Risperidone can be used. The drugs will help to reduce anxiety and will provide sustained mood stabilisation. So please take another opinion ask for reevaluation.Thanks and Take care | |
Q. Am I at risk of having a baby with trisomy?
Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. I am 23 weeks and three days pregnant now. My first-trimester scan was normal. My anomaly scan was done at 20 weeks six days was fine. My quad test alone is abnormal with raised beta hCG value of 6.54 mIU/mL. Am I at risk of having a baby with trisomy 1? Is it common at this age? What is the risk? | Hi. It would be better if you send me your detailed history regarding previous menstrual, obstetrics, gynecology, medical and drug history. Your age is less risky to have genital anomalies as you are too young. Trisomies are more likely to occur in advanced maternal age. Family history is also a factor if you have a family history of congenital anomaly. You have more chances if your immediate blood relatives have it. Nuchal translucency also matters. It is best measured around 13 weeks. It should be less than 3 mm actually. Biochemical profile showing 1 in 111 women of the same hormonal level have expected chances of trisomy. So combined risk is not high. Be positive and follow your treating doctor if you have any abnormal symptoms. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Suggest remedy to reduce swelling in feet due to bite
Got my foot bit by something last night and it's swollen the whole foot and almost going to my toes, ect....it looks like blast trades n it's very swollen, don't know what to do, please help....went to ER and the waiting was 4 hrs so I've left but it's getting more more swollen.....Urgh ;( | Hello,My advise to you is consult your doctor as early as possible.You will need medications and detailed examination of bite site to see extent and type of inflammation.It would be useful, if you can remember bite is from which insect or animal. It will help your doctor to plan your treatment.You will be required to take anti allergic, analgesic, anti inflammatory medications and may be a course of antibiotics.If untreated your pain may increase and if swelling does not subside for a long duration may lead to tissue damage.Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to helpThank You,Dr. Narasimha G L | |
Rash on right wrist, slightly scaly in appearance. History of eczema. Treatment?
hi, ive had a rash on my right wrist for about 6 months, and it has not gone away ive tried everything, its never really itchy, its just red and its slowly travelled across my wrist over about the last two months, i used to suffer with eczema when i was younger but it went away with cream, so i know what eczema looks like and the rash on my wrist doesnt look like eczema to me, its slightly scaley in appearance, can you help | Hello.It should be examined to tell what it is-Psoriasis and fungal infection are 2 probabilities.Consult your local dermatologist.He/she will definitely help you-Psoriasis though relapses sooner or later. | |
How to treat a sore bruise and lump on buttocks?
My daughter has a very sore bruise on her butt crack. She's had it for about a week. It seems to be red, purple, and swollen and feels as if there is a lump there. She doesn't know what she could have done to get this, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Any ideas? Her age is 24, a little overweight, but in general good health. | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,you seem to have bruise with cellulitis around it due to infection of the bruise.Its not getting better due to the friction at the butt crack between 2 butt cheeks.Treatment-Consult ER Surgeon / and take anti-inflammatory / and antibiotics for 5 days time, and this would resolve the issue of the lump on buttocks.Plz check out with your ER Surgeon who would treat it accordingly.So don't build up wrong concepts and self medicate your self which would increase risks and costs to you.Instead just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. | |
What is the cure for cough and loss of appetite?
My daughter is having congestion n severe cough. I m giving relent, advent forte and vizylac n also guving levolin repules nebulization... but the cough is still there. It is over 48 hrs.. but she isnt earing anything for 3 days.. wht can i do to make her cough be cured n she should start eating food. | HiWelcome to HCMIn my opinion your child has respiratory tract infection. You have not mentioned about the age and pulmonary wheeze whether present or not. It would be of value.Syrup Adventure forte and relentless seems to be fine for upper respiratory tract infection. In case she has wheeze, continue levolin nebulsation. You can even give budecort nebs is wheeze is severe.In case , she runs high fever, do go for a clinical examination and a radiograph. | |
Suggest treatment for constipation and anal soreness in a child
1 year old was just switched from formula to cows milk and had very bad constiPATION AND LARGE STOOL THAT NEEDED ASSISTANCE ON GETTING OUT. SHE HAS STOOL AND SOME IS MAROONE COLOR AND THE NORMAL COLOR BUT LOOKS LIKE BABY FOOD OR THICKER TEXTURE. SHE CRIES WHEN SHE HAS A BOWEL MOVEMENT EVEN NOW THAT IT IS SOFT. I KNOW SHES PROBABLY SORE AND THE STOOL COULD BE STINGING HER. | Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern.You should be worried,but not too much.I suggest:- Dufalac 5 ml daily;-Darolac 1capsule daily for 1 month;-Bepanten or pilex cream for anus.-diet enriched beet roots, gourds,carrot,Apple pure,Daniel,yogurt.Hope it helps.Wishing your baby good health | |
Suggest treatment for wheezing
i have seven years old daughter.last one week she is suffering cough and take vomeit at night time only.morning she is normal.day before yesterday i went to peadiatrician.he said she is normal only but she have wheez.so u give salbutamol syrup only.i am giving still she is suffering this problem.pl give me a suggestion | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever?If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing and I suggest you meet a paediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Safe and effective fever medicine for infants
Hello Dr! My baby is 2 yrs old she have continue fever we showed her to a general practitioner he advised us to give her to give Meftal P 4ml, Zifi CV syrup 4 ml but she is not improving. moreover she have coughing & she is not eating anything whenever I have given medication she vomits it out. can u help me with this. Thanks | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Q. I had unprotected sex. What are my chances of getting pregnant?
Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boy friend two days before my actual period, at around 5pm. I took an i-pill within one hour after sex i.e, before 6 pm. It is three days more than my actual period date and I still have not got my periods. What are my chances of getting pregnant? Are there high risks involved in getting pregnant since I had unprotected sex 2 days before my period date? Should I do a pregnancy test? If yes then what tests should I do and when is the right time to do? What should I do? Please advise as I am worried. How many days should I wait, since today is the 3rd day and I still have not got my periods? Please help. | Hi. Please do not be worried. You have done a right thing by taking i-pill within 72 hours of last sexual intercourse. You were not likely to menstruate on your actual due date simply because it takes about 5-7 days for bleeding to occur after taking i-pill. It is also a known side effect of i-pill that the following menses may be delayed or may be heavy. In case periods do not resume in the next 10 days, then you must do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. If the test comes as negative, then please do not take any medication. Just wait for your periods to return, till then practise barrier contraception. If the test is positive which is unlikely though, keeping in mind that i-pill does not cause any congenital abnormalities in fetus, you would need to make an informed decision as to continue or terminate the pregnancy (which can be done by medical methods in early first trimester after ultrasound scan confirmation). Consult a gynaecologist online for further follow up --> | |
Suggest remedy to control serum creatinine level
my age is 38yrs, my serum creatinine is 1.28, how to control, i ih BP, currently i m taking Telmisartan+HCTZ and it controlled 120/80.Last April 2014 it was 0.866. What is the reason for increase in creatinin. Is there any medicine in Homeopathy to control cure this, | Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that raising creatinine level is always suggestive of kidney affection. Since you are hypertensive it has most probably affected your kidney, also there is chances of diuretic induced rise in crearinine. But whole history is necessary to diagnose the condition accurately. Kindly visit the nearby doctor and discuss with them the above mentioned description.I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. | |
Child suffering from enlargement of adenoid, cough, cold. What is the treatment?
Dear Sir, My son is 9 years old . He is suffering from enlargement of adenoid . Doctor has advised for surgery. Frequently he has cold and cough and throat infection. After that problem increased and he will have severe chest infection( spasm ). In these days during Feb-March period he will be suffered from cold cough. During night problem increased between 3 to 4 am. we have taken homeopathy no relieve. Please advise if there is any treatment in ayurveda for this problem. we do no want to go for surgery. | Hello,welcome, Adenoid problems are very very common in children. Homoeopathy has the best treatment for it, it cures as well as breaks the tendency for its recurrence. If your child has very acute attack of the problem, you can go for antibiotics for emergencies only . Otherwise you consult to a nearby homoeopath, who will evaluate the condition and treat accordingly. Homoeopathy not only will prevent from surgical procedure but it will increase the immunity of the patient against upcoming infections also. | |
Suggest treatment for acute bronchitis
I have been diagnosed with acute bronchitis, I was prescribed methylprednisolone 4mg dose pack for 6 days, I was also prescribed azithromyicin, it does not really seem to be helping me, actually my lungs are tighter and I am not expelling much phlegm, this is day 3 since I seem my doctor, should I go back tomorrow? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Acute bronchitis is mostly due to viral infection. And treatment is basically symptomatic only.So inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug are cornerstone in the treatment of acute bronchitis. Azithromycin , being antibiotic will not give you much symptomatic relief. So better to consult pulmonologist and start inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. Don't worry, you will be alright. | |
What causes recurring lump on neck?
Hi, im a 17 year old male and maybe 6 months ago i found a lump on my neck and i went to the doctor. he game me a medication called Cephalexin and a few days later the lump decreased in size so the doctor said not to worry about it and it should go away. Today i noticed that the lump is back to the size when i first found it and i was just wondering if i should be concerned | Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.-I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.-In my opinion-you are suffering from -lympadenitis or boil-hairfollicle.-Cause of Recurring neck- lump-It recurred may be due to incomplete antibiotic treatment ? or due to the primary focus in the draining area is not dealt with ? or could be due to the associated diabetes ,due to which the recurrence of infection could happen.-Not to worry for its recurrence and its definitely not a Cancer for sure.Hope this would help you to recover fast.Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day. | |
What causes chest discomfort?
For about two weeks now I have been experiencing chest discomfort. It started after I ate a meal and the middle of my chest was squeezing.Now when I'm still, there is no pain...it just feels like the left breast/heart area is very heavy,However, when I bend down to touch my toes and inhale and hold my breathe, I feel pain around the chest. Once I exhale, it's gone...what is this? | Hi,Thanks for writing in to HCM.i would like to suggest that kindly immediately consult a physician and get an ECG done to rule out any cardiac causes.If the ECG turns out to be abnormal you may be advised other non invasive cardiac tests like Echocardiography and cardiac enzymes.If the ECG is normal then the pain could be due to gastric reflux in which case proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole is helpful.Regards,Dr.Riyanka | |
How to treat arm injury?
My husband fell last week hitiing his arm very hard, it immediatly swelled up just aabove his elbow, turning red, pruple and blue within a few mintues also with a huge knot. now is whole arm is swollen and blue, i feel sure he has a blood clot, what should we do? | Hi, There seems to be a big collection of blood under the skin caused by this injury. It may cause pressure symptoms on the nerves/vessels. Take him to the ER or hospital for proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
How to deal with tingling sensation in arm after electric shock?
About an hour ago I had an incredibly small shock from the mains. There was no burn of any sort and I withdrew my hand quickly. It didn't feel like much more than a small static shock, but since then my arm has tingled a lot. I'm worried about my heart - I don't know how I would spot any arrhythmia as it is naturally ectopic. Should I be worried about this or does that only apply to shocks with burns, longer duration, physical jolts etc? I live in the UK. Other than the tingling arm there are no noticeable physical symptoms. Thank you. | Welcome to HCM,Hello,as you have sustained minor shock there is nothing to worry about ,the tingling sensation will disappear in a few days ,you can spot arrhythmia if you are felling your heart beat aloud ,sudden skip of beat,to rule out any other problem visit a physician who may advice you an ECG if required For now you can drink lots of water as there may be dehydration and relaxThanksRegardsDr.Krupa | |
What causes rosy red cheeks and pimples and suggest treatment?
Since my 5-year-old daughter was an infant she gets rosey red cheeks and has started to develop small pimples in those areas. Is there anything that can be done? Could it be diet related. Is it eczema? Are there any over the counter medications that are safe to use to clear her skin? | Hi...by what you quote I feel it could bean eczema itself. I understand your concern. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help.Eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses.But to be sure that it is eczema and nothing else, I need to see the images as skin conditions are best diagnosed by seeing them. I suggest you upload the images in this website so that I can guide you scientifically.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment to increase the weight of a child
My daughter is very active but under weight and making her take her daily meals is a real struggle for us. Tii recently she used to be fed by her mother. To improve her body weight one of our relative advised us to give her one tsp of Sorbiline syrup. Will that be detrimental for her health. Pl. advise. Regards AD | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You have not mentioned age, weight , height of your daughter , You mentioned that she is active that is assuring.Sorbiline Syrup contains Tricholine Citrate and Sorbitol Solution . It is unlikely to be detrimental to her health in prescribed doses , but question is does she require it ? So better option will be to get her checked up by a doctor before starting any medicine. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.Thanks• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination |
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