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Why does my under chin and throat sweat and swells and very hard to breathe when I use inhalers or breathing machine ? I have both asthma and thyroid
YES I HAVE ASHMA AND THYROID BUT EVERYTIME I US MY INHALERS OR MY BREATHING MICHINE UNDER MY CHIN AND TROAT SWEAT AND IT SWELLS WERE ITS HARD TO BREATH .. SOMETIMES I RU... | Hi, how long have you been on inhalers? What medications are you taking for thyroid? | |
Suggest treatment for acute sneezing
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Happy new year sirs. I have a problem with actute sneezeing. I have been suffering from this illment for almost 3 years. And eachtime i sneeze i see pint of blood when i spit. I hope you can have a sol... | HelloThank you for contacting HCM.Sneezing mostly occurs because of allergic response. As you have chronic allergy problem so there must be some allergic element which triggers sneezing. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised levocetirizine for it. Also i would have suggested montelukast once daily fo... | |
What could be the reason for having pain in my cheek lining that makes hard to open my mouth?
I have this really painful cheek lining in the left side but sometimes it feels like it's the lower jaw, and sometimes it feels like it's my molar tooth that really hurts. And what's worst is I can't open my mouth bigger than... | Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.This kind of symptoms occur in a condition when there is infection in the last molar , which causes swelling in the joint area of mouth and abscess, that is why you are unable to open mouth.Better you visit your dentist and get and an x-ray of that area which will show the area... | |
Q. I feel continuous ache in eyes, headache, and fatigue. Kindly advise.
Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two years back with TSH 7.45. SGOT 61.0, SGPT 42.0, triglyceride 241, cholesterol 220, LDL 125.8, HDL 46.0. The BT report a year back is as follows: TSH 8.38, T3 92.3, T4 6.75, SGOT 26.5, SGPT 30.... | Hi. Your all problems are linked with your poor controlled thyroid disease. All your previous thyroid reports are out of range. You need to start Levothyroxine (Thyronorm or any other brand available in your city) 25 mcg once daily in morning on empty stomach. At least 30 minutes before eating anything. Your cholester... | |
How can a midlife crisis causing character changes be treated?
My wife is having a full blown mid life crisis and I need to know if she will ever come out of the other side of it. She has gone from loving and caring to cold and selfish. She has had a lot of trauma to deal with in her life and last year her dad died wh... | HiI understand your concern.Midlife crisis can lead to many psychological disturbances.It can lead to stress, anxiety and even depression many a times.So need to evaluate both.1. crisis itself and events that lead to disturbances.2. psychological stress itself.Psychological evaluation can address all situation.So consu... | |
Can diseases be transmitted through water?
I accidentally drank out of someone else's water bottle. I dont know who's it was, but I drank out of it half the day thinking it was mine. There was water left in it when I first drank out of it, and then I re-filled it throughout the day. I didn't realize the bottle wasn't ... | Dear FriendWelcome to HCM.I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.If the person is carrying some infection, then you might get it.Mostly viral infection spreads through sharing water.If the water is contaminated, then Diarrhea, Hepatitis A and E can occur.Now you can't do any thing.Just wait, if you get any ... | |
What causes warm sensation in legs and knee pain?
I am 49 and I am concern that my legs are giving out on me. It is so difficult to stand up from a chair . I have to whole the arm rails and push myself up. It is very scary. My feel a warm sensation in my legs and my knees hurt from arthritis. I feel my legs are giving... | Hello, As with the history I see, there is a lot of muscle of muscle weakness. You need to start doing core exercises along with lower limb exercises. This should help provide more comfort while walking or while getting up from a chair. Also, do some may exercise this has a greater significance for the overall strength... | |
What causes cramping with numbness on feet and calf?
i have multisymptms. mostly cramping in the feet with some numbness intermittently on rt, side of my body . multiple areas at different times in last two weeks, lots of cramping in feet and right calf. no warmth to touch to indicate (superficially of blood clot). i ... | Hi there.You may need Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if your menopausal symptoms are causing much distress. Avoid stress. Eat healthy. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. You may have electrolyte disturbance or pinched nerve in your lower spine. Kindly consult an Orthopaedician for the tingling symptoms.Wishing you sp... | |
What causes small skin colored bumps on foreskin?
i am a 20 year male, virgin , i don't smoke or drink , i have noticed from a week , unusual very small bumps inside my foreskin ,on right side,just behind the glans , in my penis, its painless , its skin colored, i'm uncircumcised and currently i am under medication fo... | Hi dear,Welcome to Healthcare magic. I understand your problem. you have folliculitis.my opinion is that, 1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days.4.take analgesics like diclofenac tablets twice daily for 7 days. 5.take lecvocetrizine... | |
What causes recurring gallbladder attacks?
I am 24 years old and have gallstones, i have been eating so well but i am getting the attacks more often and for longer!! I get them acouple of times a week, sometimes i dont even eat before i get an attack!Last night i had an attack and it was one of the worst ones that i h... | Hi welcome to HCM...You are having problem of recurrent cholecystitis secondary to gall stone ...Symptomatic management with antibiotic is mainstay of treatment for acute attack ..Meanwhile take low fatty food...Fruits more ..Heavy meal restricted ....As you have symptomatic gall stone , you needs an gall bladder remov... | |
Is the red spot on the face related to dental filling?
I have recently had a filling replaced by my dentist, I have type 2 diabetes and I am a 44 year old male, after the dentist all was OK, now 2 days on rash of red spots has appeared on my face. I very rarely get spots and I am wondering if it could be related to t... | Hello,A rash reaction on your face would be a possibility. Is your rash around your mouth or limited to the side where your filling was done? Do you notice any reaction inside your mouth? This could indicate a sensitivity to a material used at the dental office. Does your dentist office wear latex gloves? A rash on th... | |
Suggest treatment for pain after inserting a stirrer into penis
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi sir i was masturbating and i was having an thin blunt stain less stell stirrer which i inserted into the penis and started rotating it i inserted around 0.5 inch in my peni... | Hi, It would have caused injury, provoked infection. If you are bleeding still, to stop it, you need to go to the ER. If not, you can take mild painkiller and antibiotics if suspecting infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Q. How can I rule out ALS?
Hi doctor, About five weeks ago, I started feeling some weakness in my left leg. I have consulted my family doctor and a neurologist. All physical tests showed no actual weakness. There were no other clinical signs and the reflexes were also normal. There is no activity or movement that I ca... | Hi. The various symptoms you have described are due to L5-S1 moderate broad left paracentral disc protrusion mildly distorted the anterior aspect of the thecal sac and abutting without displacing the traversing nerve roots. When a disc prolapses and compresses the spinal cord in cervical and thoracic levels, we get mye... | |
Q. Due to betrayal from a bad relationship, I am completely stressed out. Please suggest solution.
Hello doctor, I am a 42 year old female. I have a 12-year-old son. My husband is 44 years old and is a heart patient who has undergone a CABG 10 years back. My husband is such a nice support and love to me. My son is ver... | Hello. You have clear depressive symptoms. It happens due to reduced levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin which reduce the stress handling capacity of the brain. Medicines help to replace chemical deficiency and correct the imbalance. Counseling will on augment or add to the effectiveness of the medici... | |
Suggest remedy for painful lump near perineum
I have a hard almond size lump near my perineum, it s just off to the side. I believe it is a pimple I popped it once but now it is still red and hard and hurts when I touch it. It almost feels like it could be popped again but there is no head and it is very painful. I ha... | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of a perineal lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility that is an infected sebaceous cyst! Nothing to worry about this and take antibiotics and cold compress!I suggest you to go for an FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns if ... | |
Is 33 days period abnormal for getting pregnant?
My periods seem to he around 3 days long. 33 day cycle. It s a light period with dark blood. Been like this for years. I haven t worried in the past as it has always been consistent. But now I want to get pregnant and I m wondering if my cycle is abnormal? I m 36. | Normal menstrual cycle is between 21 to 35 days.So you are having normal cycle.Only you are elderly (36),but you can conceive.Just confirm that you are ovulating by ultrasound or hormonal assay. | |
What causes pain in spine running across the back of shoulder?
I have for the last month had pain from the top pf my spine running across the back of my left shoulder, and down my left arm causing severe pins and needles that seem to only affect my thumb and two of the fingers on my lef hand. The fingers in question h... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is needed further.as mentioned by you the pain symptoms, it is possible that there is a cervical spine degenerative disc disease. As the symptoms are classical on for the condition. For which a thorough neuromuscular assessment is d... | |
What is causing the pain in my chest and breathing problem?
Hello Doctor. Im 25. I have been feeling weak and i feel i have no energy to do anything. I had chest pain and i felt i could not fill myself up enough with oxygen. My throat feels blocked the whole time. I did gastroscopy and they diagnosed me with Gerd( aci... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your all reports are normal, I think your chest pain is mostly related to GERD only. GERD is chronic disease. You need lifestyle modifications along with drugs for complete control of symptoms. So try to follow these steps along with pr... | |
When is the ovulation cycle?
Hi Sir, I got menses on 27th May 2014. I went for Follicular study on 12th Day. Below is the report- 7th June 2014- Day EMT RO LO-------------------------------------------------------------12th 9.3 MM F1: 2.3 CM No DOMINANT F2: 1.8 CM FOLLICLE Could you please help me , how can I know tha... | Hallow Dear, Usually, healthy egg is released by ovary when its size is around 18 mm size. Chances of successful pregnancy are more when the egg is released from the follicles of size between 18 mm to 21 mm. One of the follicle in left ovary is of 1.8 cm; i.e. 18 mm size. So it is very likely that this follicle will r... | |
Diagnosed with incisional hernia. Radical prostate surgery done. Where can we secure mesh?
After radical prostrate surgery last Sept. and a recent Incisional hernia diagnosed and surgery pending; just submitted self for ct scan and Dr. office left message a pap is needed before surgery. Hernia is so low that Dr. said... | pap is needed to stengthen area as if we seal it there are chancs of hernia due to gravityi we put mesh the cgances are decreased to minimum levelyou can take it fom ssurgical shop or your doctor can suggest the place but it is definately must according to history witten by you | |
Suggest treatment for shortness of breath due to COPD
shoetness of breath cant cllimb the stairs cant stay on my legs was diagnosed with lymes disease two years ago. was recently diagnosed with copd was on spireva it stopped working told to go to a pulmonary dr.i have no medical coverage. Im going to be 54 years old a... | Hi welcome to health care magic...Noted you are having COPD ....There are no permanent treatment for this....For breathlessness bronchodilator through metered dose inhaler can be given....If dyspnea more lead acute attack then levosalbutamol can be given through nebulization....Avoid respiratory irritant like smoking ... | |
What causes chest and back pain?
For the past month or so I have noticed that I get very bad chest pains when I lay down in weird angels or if something is pressed on my chest. My girlfriend likes to sleep on my chest and even that slight pressure hurts like hell. Im 16 and im not sure what is wrong with me. My back a... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion it is muscular pain only.But weneed to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than you might have muscular pain only. Try to follow these for relief.1. Avoid strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid heavy weight lifting. 3. Avoid bad ... | |
Q. What has to be done for receding and weak gums?
Hello doctor,I have an issue regarding my gums. For the past few days, I have been feeling that my gums are becoming weak and thin as they are leaving my teeth and going down from my teeth. I want to say that a part of the teeth which is hidden under gum is showing. I... | Hello. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. Receding gums can be a problem associated with many factors. It is known as the recession of gums. I would like to know if you have a habit of brushing your teeth hard. Smoking causes stains on teeth and there could be the urge to remove these sta... | |
What causes left arm pain and abnormal TMT?
Hi, I am 34 years old, no diabetic, no BP, no cholestrol. Last week; i faced a pain in my left arm. So, i under gone for ECG & 2D Echo . Doctor told that no problem in 2D Echo and slight variation in ECG. Then they perform TMT, it is also slight variation and doctor told... | Hi There After going through your query i understand your concern.I would like to tell you that an abnormal TMT can be the outcome coronary artery disease. Generally chances of symptomatic coronary artery disease in adults are less until unless either they have strong family history of CAD or are heavy smokers.You mig... | |
Have been taking TOLREVA. Eye under pressure, frequent mood swings, nausea. Reason?
HELLO, i have been taking TOLREVA 500 mg , twice a day, and it has been 2 year and 4 months now, i have been visiting my Neurologist on timely basis during this period, i didn t encounter with an seizure episode during this period of t... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Torleva (levetiracetam, Torrent pharma) is a good anti epileptic drug to control seizures. It has a very good safety profile. However, in some people, it can cause behavioural problems and mood swings. If these are minor, you may continue to use torleva. However, if your mood swings ... | |
Can TIPS procedure ensure higher chances of survival?
My husband and I separated three years ago because of his alcoholism. He is only 44. Earlier this year, specifically in mid March, I was called in by the ICU three times because they said he would not survive. The diagnosis was end-stage cirrhosis and portal hypert... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your husband, if this is alcoholic cirrhosis then chances of survival with any method would be very less, instead sometime natural remission is likely, otherwise it would be useless to try anything, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for stomach cancer
I had cancer in the stomach, stronger cut it out. this was a year and a half ago. I have a quarter of a stomach. Went out to eat yesterday knowing I cant eat that much but did anyway, went to a buffet, stomach cramped so bad I through up bile all night, was that because I had to mu... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.You might have had an early stage of stomach cancer and therefore recommended surgery as a treatment. It is not clear if yo also received chemotherapy or radiation as a treatment. As you might be aware, your stomach volume has been reduced after surgery and this requires you tho have small ligh... | |
Diagnosed PCOS. Trying to conceive. Folicullar study done. Took HCG injection before IUI. Can conceive?
Hi Doc,i am diagnosed with PCOS and i am trying to concieve,my 3rd day follicular study is ROF-6x6mms LOF-5x5mms ET-4mms,my doc prescribed me Ubiphene 100mg from day 3 to day 7 and from 5th day i have to take hMG in... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. There are follicles present in both of your ovaries which are likely to grow further. The ultrasound scan report is favorable. You can continue with the treatment as advised by your gynecologist for successful conception. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for... | |
Does erratic chest pain indicate heart attack?
I get occasional chest pain. It helps if I drink water but the pain is scary and I feel it in my chest and up into the sides of my neck/jaw. Sometimes it feels like someone tied a rope around my ribcage under my breasts. Is this acid reflux or a heart attack. I have n... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more in your case because your pain is subsided after drinking water. But better to get done ecg to rule out cardiac cause. If ecg is normal than no need to worry for heart attack. GERD... | |
What to do if having lightheadedness, occassional dizziness, imbalance, pain in the left arm?
hello i seem to be rather light headed at the minute with occasional dizzyness which can also affect my balance at time but it takes a short while sometimes to focus on some things. at the same time i have been feeling an ach... | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!The dizziness could be related to different possible causes: an inner ear disorder, cervical spondylarthrosis, orthostatic hypotension, etc.. It is not related to the pain in your left arm. The pain in the arm could be related to a pinched nerve. If the problem persists, a nerve conduct... | |
What could ribs pain with difficult breathing suggest?
my husband is 44 yrs old and has pain on the left side under the rib cage, very tender to touch and hurts to breathe and move, he s not one for complaining and had a high tolerance for pain, i am concerned. should we head to the emergency room, it started yesterda... | Hi,Thanks for your query.Strained muscle is the most probable reason. Strained muscle usually appears only when the chest is moving, and should be completely gone when lying down and not breathing. If the pain is sharp and well localized, more intense when breathing, rib nerve issue is the most probable reason.In bot... | |
Large red blotches on chest, lower back, arms and thighs, painful shoulders. Had seafood the earlier night. What is the cause?
I woke up this morning with a large red blotch on the right side of my chest . There are smaller red blotches on my lower back, arms and thighs. They do not hurt. the tops of my shoulders howe... | Hello, Shrimp allergy is likely only of your sy,ptoms started within the hour of eating the food (and also they do not last that long). However, foods like shellfish do have a lot of histamine and can release even more histamine if you are prone for urticaria. You can get a skin prick test for seafood (must be off all ... | |
Suggest treatment for cervical infection
Hello Doctor, I am 32 ols lady and having cervical infection, diagonized 2 months back. Taken 3 courses of antibiotics, and finally one vaginal insertion tab - onabet v1, and now having Ecoflora. When examined again, teh infection has reduced but still hanging on. Now, I ahve b... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, first thing is correct diagnosis if this is not the infection then non of the antibiotic will work as long as your symptoms are concern which are not given here, so first this is to get done the correct diagnosis, hope this information helps, take care. | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting and diarrhea in a child
My daughter vomited two nights ago. She complained of a funny feeling in her head which, I took to be a dizzy feeling. I thought maybe a stomach flu or the food she ate did not agree with her. That was Thursday night. After that no more episodes. Than last night s... | 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. Suman... | |
How many anterior cervical fusion with screws will be required?
Anterior Cervicl Fusion with screws : I have a serve compression C3-c4, C4 to C5 OK, but C5-c6 about 50% damaged right side. My docotr is fusing all three because he indicates, if I don t, I will back in due to stress/pressure between will make thrid fail... | Hello,The decision to decompress and fusë the cervical spine is guided by the neurological examination and MRI results. The main principle in such cases is to decompress and fusë the lowest possible number of levels. So, if the opinion of your Surgeon is to include three levels you should follow it. Posterior decompres... | |
Suggest treatment for cough and lung infection
My mother is surviving with 1 lung for past twenty years, and now the infected lung has accumulated mucus(due to cold). Because of this she has breathing problems. She is underweight and very weak to be operated. Now she is in critical condition. She requires additional o... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* The condition can be under symptomatic control to some extent , now do not expect cure for her .* Primary guidelines for better outcome and less painful future life- Maintain her hydration with plenty of liquids .- Supportiv... | |
What causes heavy bleeding after taking i-pill?
Hello sir me n my wife had intercourse 4 days back without any protection. my wife has taken ipill on 2nd day after intercourse. Now after 2 days of taking ipill heavy bleeding started and it is like bleeding with some particles in it. I am really very afraid what to do ... | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health.I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body,though there may be other reasons as wellNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal.Take multi vitamin and calcium suppleme... | |
Suggest treatment for hard stools and vomiting in a child
hello, I have twin babies, a boy and a girl. They will be one year old in a few days. They were on Nutramigen Formula, and I switched to whole milk a week ago. They have hardly pooped. My daughter poops hard pebbles, and it makes her bleed and is horribly painf... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of hard stools and vomiting which seems to be due to constipation, food poisoning and acute gastroenteritis. It is basically due to viral infection of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen in dosa... | |
Gall bladder removal done, have bloating, flatulence, severe pain in lower abdomen. Steps to avoid inconvenience in travel?
Some four months ago while visiting US my wife was diagnosed as having Non Alcoholic Fatty Lever problem consequent upon Real Time B-Mode Ultrasonography ( Fatty Infiltration of the liver Grade I... | Dear Sir.Since your wife has been diagnosed with NAFLD and She had undergone gall bladder removal.So, the only way to prevent dyspesia is avoidance of fatty food and oil.I know you already know this, but like all doctors I am saying the same because that is the only way out.She can continue on Udiliv as it has shown to... | |
What causes chest pain?
Hello doctor My husband has pain in his chest & upper part of the body randomly. We had done ECG, ECHO & TMT Test. All these tests say that he is normal.. His heart beat is 74/min bit fast since his childhood. If everthing is normal why he is having pain in chest. Can you please help me out. We... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart diseases because his extensive cardiac work up is normal. In my opinion, he is mostly having stress and anxiety related chest pain. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identif... | |
What causes groin pain and retractile testis along with fever?
My 2 1/2 yo son had a cold last week, including a day of fever funny nose and cough. The rest of the family naturally caught it as well, but without the fever,we all seemed well on the way to recovery until last night my son became very cranky and started ... | please take him to the nearest ER to be examined it can't wait till tomorrow if there is a possibilty of testis being twisted though it's unlikely but it should be seen by a doctor | |
Q. I had no symptoms after hitting my head on a concrete wall. Am I safe?
Hello doctor, I recently slammed the top of my head against a concrete wall while trying to jump a gap at a gymnastics gym. I did not lose consciousness and immediately iced it. It has been two days since then, and I have not experienced any sym... | Hello. 1. If there have been no symptoms, then it is probably a mild injury without any internal brain injury. 2. In head injury, an observation period of 24 hours is essential, and if there is no progress of symptoms, then there is almost no probability of any serious problem. 3. If you get any symptoms like headache,... | |
Taking foracort for asthma and diabetes. Should I take progesterone injection after having had a miscarriage?
Hi doctor, I m 7 weeks pregnant and i m diabetic as well as asthmatic. I ve asked my Gynaecologist if i can take foracort 200mg. He told me its okay. Please advise if foracort 200mg is fine during early pregna... | INHALES ARE OKAY IN PREGNANCY BUT I CA SUGGEST YOU TO TAKE MONTELUCAST IT IS SAFE TAKE SINGULAR OD OR BD SYP ASTHALIN CAN BE TAKEN 1/2 BD ABOUT PROGESTRON YOUR GYNAE DOCTORIS RIGHT IN SUGGESTING YOU THE THINGS | |
Is there any problem for injecting air into the stomach while taking clexane injection?
Hi, i just gave myself a clexane injection in my stomach. It has air at the end which helps push out all the meds. This time i accidentally had the air bubble in the middle, so all the air was injected into my stomach. Is this dang... | H,A great question!The air if injected in the subcutaneous area will get absorbed by the body. A this is in a very small amount, nothing serious will happen.Imagine when we Surgeons stitch the big wounds, so much air is trapped and nothing happens.. ( this is just to give an example). | |
What is the treatment for the enlarged node in the inner left elbow?
I have been undergoing many tests for some swollen lymph nodes and other issues. The most enlarged node is in my inner left elbow. It ranges from about 3/4 to 1 inch across, and over an inch long. It is not terribly hard, and it can be moved a little... | Hello,I can understand your concerns.Such type of lymph node enlargement can be due to:- Lymphoproliferative disorders- Diabetes- Infectionsas a rare cause leprosy is one of the common reason for solitary enlarged medial epicondyle lymph nodes. If this continue to persist then you may ask for biopsy which will rule out... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
Semen analysis: volume-1.0>2.0ml,PH-8.5,spermatozoa:immoile- 20-50%
Dear Sir, Today I got my semen analysis results. Please tell me whether the above result is normal. Thanks a lot. Krish Collection time, semen 1115 Semen volume 1.0 >2.0 - mL SEMEN, TIME READ 1250 pH, semen 8.5 >7.2 - Interpretation SEE NOTE Spermat... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Your semen report seems to be normal. As far as motility is concerned rapid progressive motile sperm should be more than 32% which is within range here. Semen collection done for analysis after three day of sexual abstinence so... | |
How can HSV 2 infection and balanitis be diagnosed?
I got My physical a couple weeks ago and while taking it i had Balanitis. I got My results back and it told me I have a mild case of hsv2. I was Told that some of the time the two can get confused during the blood tear or urine exam.ive read you get exposure two to t... | hi sir..first thing to know is hsv2 affect genital organs and can be transmitted thraugh sexual or direct contact...diagnosis of hsv2 mainly clinical and we do pcr test or viral culture when dignosis not confirmed clinical...some times it is symptomatic and feeling of itching ..some times you feel no symptoms..its pres... | |
What causes arthritic conditions in the knee?
I am in my 40 s. My knee seems to be popping for the last 3-4 days. It normally happens when I am walking up steps, or if I am moving from a sitting to a standing position. I did injure my knee when I was about 30. I was told it was just strained and I would probably exper... | Hello,At your age the most common cause of pain at the knee is:- Inflammation of covering of joint i.e. synovitis- Loss of cartilage at knee leading to arthritis There are also various other reason for knee pain. I shall advise you following to have relief:- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.- Avoid cross leg positi... | |
Does avocado cause pale stool in child?
Hello.How are you doctor?i have a daughter 10 months old and she had pale stool today two times.I am worrie much.I gave her avocado for a first time .Could it be from that?Her stool is not white .It is kind a light brown and pale.It is hard to explain. | No its not because of that avocado . sometimes baby can be pass light brown color stool .if ur baby not passing loose stool then u have to not worry | |
What causes a painful lump under the elbow?
On my right arm there is a small hard, painful to touch bump growing under my skin near the elbow. I've had it since January and it appears to have grown. On top of that the pain has increased in that area. Could this possibly be damage to a nerve that has swollen? Or is it ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per the narration and my clinical experience co relation, the current condition suggest possible soft tissue lump as sebaceous cyst, lipoma or others. * I would recommend you to provide a photo picture of the same in fo... | |
Premarin vaginal cream causing fever, chills and constipation in child
Hi, my little neice, who I have been watching has had a fever, & chills, and not drinking enough flulids, constipated, etc for 2 days. She is 22 months old, & was went with a cream for premarin vaginal cream 30 g. No instructions on label so I look... | hello,thank you for your queryhere are some side effects of premarin vaginal cream-mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach crampsbreast pain, tenderness, or swellingfreckles or darkening of skinchange in weight or appetite;vaginal itching or discharge;if this problems appear,stop the cream use.so i think your childs f... | |
Done prostate biopsy, size normal, had questionable area, no urinary problem, elevated PSA, fPSA. Possibility of undetected infection other than cancer?
My 46 year old husband just had a prostate biopsy . Prostate was normal in size but a questionable area was found. No urinary problems, erectile problems or pain. PSA... | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your husband has marginally high PSA (5.4)..The high PSA could be due infection of Prostate itself(Prostatitis).Prostate biopsy is the only confirmative test to confirm or rule out cancer of the prostate.If the prostate biopsy report doe... | |
What causes back pain while urinating with joint pain?
I started having pretty sever pain in my right flank, back area, right below my ribs. When I would urinate it felt like razor blades and I had this very heavy feeling when I soil go pee. I then had the feeling of having telling of having to urinate constantly. My ... | dear sir/mamyou urgently need to go to the emergency because these may be an urosepsis if you hat temperature. they have to chechk you with an ultrasound and bllod test bat you have to go to the emergency | |
How can a blood clot in the calf be treated?
My husband was diagnosed with a blood clot in his calf. Has been taking xostello, Dr said blood work can back not normal. Now going to see a cardiologist. What could be the problem. They did a ultrasound and Cray in emergency room. His foot is now swollen with red marks at ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query, I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that it can be deep vein thrombosis which requires medication with pressure therapy. Kindly consult a cardiologist personally for ... | |
How can fatty liver disease with pain, nausea and tiredness be treated?
I am suffering from fatty liver disease since two years. Recently a doctor prescribed Udiliv 300 mg BD and Diavit Plus OD and I am taking this since three months. But still I have got pain in my liver, nausea and general body tiredness. kindly adv... | Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have fatty liver. You should go for complete liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. Continue your treatment till investigations completed. Then you should take treatment according to yoir liver enzymes level. Avoid alcohol and high ... | |
What does knee inflammation with blood and appetite loss indicate?
Chronic inflammation of right knee (no other joints are affected). Recent dry cough, fever nightly, loss of appetite. Rheumatologist has exhausted all available meds, wants MRI of knee due to large amount of blood in her moved fluid. General Dr. sai... | do you have any history of injury, i would like to know your age group,and also examine knee joint for effusion, and local warmth, and then decide for knee, as far as your description it could be reactive arthritis. | |
Suggest treatment for renal hearing loss
rt. renal hearing loss on 27/05/2014, age 43 years lf. hearing in within normal limits dr. issues medicin medrol 16 mg and cognix plus now full time sound ex. lan line telphone distrabu noise sound another ear now mobile usseing heat and maind ring i am mobile phone usesing mor... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, you have not mentioned about the finding of test, most of the time such case needs hearing adds of course medicine can be tried but it gives minimal result although it is all depends, better to get done MRI too hope this information helps. | |
What does a positive IGG test imply?
dear doctor, i have a lypmh node swelling in the cervical region of my neck....it has been a year since the swelling...on consulting the doctors and conducting a multiple tests including sonography, it was found that i have TB...along with the other tests that followed, the doctor ... | Hello, Thanks to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I advice you that Immunoglobulin tests for tuberculosis is now banned by WHO because in country like INDIA you often comes in contact with tuberculosis and many negative TB patients even have this positive. But as you have asked the question I would like to answ... | |
What causes low grade fever during night time?
Hey my name is Tyler, a few days ago I got really hot from being outside all day, the. The few nights since then I have been getting a low fever 100.4 has been the highest, but it has only been at night, I have no other symptoms besides the fever what could it be? | HIWell come to HCMSuch raised in body temperature could be possible in many physiologic condition if no obvious cause of fever is there, and this is some what common in female, if the fever subside without medicine then no need to treat this, you need to wait some days, if fever still not subsides then condition need t... | |
Q. Why do I always procrastinate and daydream?
Hi doctor, Basically, I am unable to do things I want. I just impulsively do things for instant gratification and have no perseverance. I have a severe chronic procrastination and maladaptive daydreaming. They are sought of related. My mind gets super stressed and while I... | Hi. Revert back after two weeks to a psychiatrist online --> | |
Why am I having headaches and heart feels to be racing?
a doctor new to me has prescribed primulot-N because I have been getting headaches. After 2 weeks, I have tightness in my chest and my heart feels like it is racing - I run often. When I mentioned this yesterday she said it was asthma. I am concerned... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Tightness in chest with rapid heart rate is seen in many conditions. They are not characteristics of asthma. Asthma patients usually present with cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. But better to get done PFT to rule out asthma. If PFT i... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Q. I have been having excess phlegm for last two weeks. Is it throat cancer?
Hello doctor,I have been having excess phlegm for the last two weeks. It is sometimes green in color or clear color. Phlegm comes sometimes when I am talking. There is also hoarseness of voice. I smoke cigarettes, although trying to quit. Hav... | Hi. Throat cancer is the last diagnosis to be expected. Firstly, you have a bacterial infection revealed by the green sputum. So you have to take an antibiotic as Targo (Levofloxacin) 750 mg once daily for 10 days plus hot fluids. You must have an endoscopic examination of your larynx to detect the cause of hoarseness.... | |
Q. I have stains on malaligned teeth. Please advise the management.
Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. Since childhood, some of my teeth are sort of crisscross. So the accumulation of food has led to yellow spots in some places. I brush once a day but properly. I consulted a dentist and she suggested me to get my teeth ... | Hi. Your teeth are actually crowded. So, deposition of food and stains have lead to these brown marks on your teeth. What you have to do to make your teeth white is go for proper scaling and polishing, and brush your teeth twice daily regularly. Second Option, if still, it is the same, even after scaling and polishing,... | |
Suggest treatment for pain due to tibial plateau fracture
hi my daughter has a 1.5mm tibial plateau fracture after initial worries she didnt have to have a op. She has been in a full cast for two week. However to my alarm she has amitted walking and yesterday running about 40 meters. She is now in pain what should i d... | Hello, With the medical history, she is not supposed to run and apply full weight bearing on the injured limb. The act of walking and running has lead to pain. For now, stabilize the lower limb on a pillow while she is lying down. Post this use icing for the lower back as the anesthetic effect will help reduce the pain... | |
Suggest remedy for hard lump on right collar bone
I have a hard lump on the right collarbone near the throat area. It has been there a while, but I think it has very slowly gotten more noticeable. I recall mentioning it to my doc who was unconcerned -but this was a while back. It is not sore unless I press on it. ... | hi.you could request for an x-ray or a ct-scan for confirmation if there is really a lesion on the said area. it could be a simple cyst, a bony prominence, or some other thing. a physical examination by your doctor will be of great of help.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
What is the cause of breathlessness and sleeplessness?
Hi, I have been waking up out of my sleep because my airway is blocked by excess tissue. I cannot breathe and it feels like I am being choked. I literally feel like i am dying and cant catch my breath. I was told I had excess tissue but my jaws are not aligned. Co... | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should undergo complete sleep study. This will diagnose obstructive sleep apneoa (OSA). By your history, I think you are having OSA due to bony obstruction with excess fat in neck.Both if these factors can compress airway and cause difficulty in breathing especially in... | |
I feel lost and tired all the time
I am feeling lost and worried, tired all the time after losing my sister two weeks ago - what may you suggest for me? I have two children and a Job to maintain and finding it all overwhelming | When the death is sudden, it is all the more difficult to cope with the loss. Maybe speaking to others around you is not working out for you. But you can certainly unburden yourself here. I am here to help you as a professional, so you need not feel any guilt for discussing your feelings on this forum. In order to help... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Swelling is noticed on the left side of the face due to abscessed tooth
My son is 29 years old and has continued to ignore abcessed toothache's Now his left side of his face is swollen from his lip up to his eye! We've put baby asprin on it, rinsed his mouth with periocide, heating pad? Any suggestion's besides he nee... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, you have mentioned that you have Abcess in tooth now you have swelling on face for this you have to go to dentist and go for Oral Examination done, go for investigations IOPA and of tooth is decayed then go for Extraction and if tooth is Car... | |
What causes pain in the knee after a knee replacement surgery?
I must have left knee replacement surgery. Not necessarily at the same time. However their is a complication with the right knee in that there is a plate above the patela that may present a complication. I am in pain with my left knee so that would be wher... | hi,try doing some static exercises to strengthen the quadriceps muscles. also Reverse walking will help to strengthen the last end of the muscle tendon. usually a guided exercise under the physical therapist will help. using therapeutic ultrasound therapy will help activate the cells and boost the metabolism and help y... | |
Could irregular heart beat be a matter of concern?
My father-in-law has been in the hospital recently with irregular heartbeat. His doctor said that having an icy feeling in his chest is a symptom of this. During his last stay a couple of weeks ago in the hospital, his heart went back into rhythm on its own. I just ch... | Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms could be related to paroxysmal atrial flutter. For this reason, I recommend bringing him to the ER for a physical exam and a resting ECG. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Suggest treatment for constant vomiting in 2 and 1/2 year kid
Hello, my younger brother (2 and a half) has been constantly vomiting from about 8 or 9 moths of age. He has no illness, no symptoms of cold or flu and appears perfectly healthy. He usually vomits when he laughs too hard, runs around too much, crying too ha... | Good concern you are a great guy. There is an exam that is a bite boring but will give you important information, that's called esograph. You see this can reduce the quality of his life and cause some embarrassing situations when he grow up. Ask a doctor for information about that. And there are not drugs that really c... | |
Can testosterone shots be taken every two weeks instead of every week due to BP being high?
I am a healthy 57 year old male and have been taking testosterone shots for 7 years. I take 1 shot every 7 days. my Primary care physician suggested or strongly requested I discontinue my shots cause my BP is high and I don't ... | Hi welcome to health care magic forum. Once you start having B.P, there is every possibility of rise of B.P, with the testosteron shots. Any how you can have it every 2 weeks, and then 3 weeks,then 4 weeks. If there is absolute defeciency due to age, you can have it fo... | |
What causes elevated AST levels?
My husband cured of hep c w harvoni. Never found out how he even got hep c. Maybe as a child during operation After harvoni ast was 40. Tested at six months and results today show still hep c clear but ast now 50. Why would this be. Also could spicy food elevate ast. He eats everything... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. AST value of 50 is not significant and doesn’t indicates any liver related diseases. No further treatment is required. It is better to frequently monitor LFT values in every third month. Wishing you good health. Thanks. | |
What are the episodes of sharp pain in my chest?
I reported to my doctor that I have had some pain in my right breast area I am a 45 year old Male and for the past few weeks I have been having shocks in that area sort of like the muscle stimulation machines only I dont use that just tried one years ago. the shocks las... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.By your history and description, possibility of muscular cramps is more likely.But better to rule out heart related diseases first. So get done ecg, 2d echo. If they are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Calcium and vitamin d 3 def... | |
Hair loss, sudden urge to have bowel movement. Having low tsh level. What kind of natural remedies or supplements will help?
Hello, I was wonder what natural remidies or supplements can I take for a low/normal tsh level. I feel symptoms I am experiencing are due to a decrease in my low but normal tsh level not being... | hi welcome to HCM imbalance to thyroid hormone is the cause behind your hair loss , but you have not clarify weather your TSH level is low or normal ???if it is normal then it is right but if it is low you need to go for Free T4 And free T3 as well might be due to Hyperthyroidismand urge for evacuation upon awakening i... | |
What could it be if I have a drowsy feeling, sleep briefly and wake up with extreme weakness?
Every evening, around 5pm, I become a little drowsy with a 'sinking feeling', I go to lay down, and I start with extreme chilling, lasts for about 1/2 hour when my heart is beating fast, I am bundled up with the heat on high ... | HIThank for asking to HCMThis could be due to the infection, and the most likely due to the malarial infection, (If you have recently visited the malarial endemic area, or residing in such area) the best way to get done blood test, this will clear the doubt, mean while you can have symptomatic medicine, if required, if... | |
Have kidney stones in right kidney. What food and medication should I take?
Good morning doctors. my name is anand i am 25 years old male i am suffering with Kidney stones . Areas noted in lower pole of right kidney measuring 5.8 mm and upper pole of right kidney measuring 5.3 mm. so i consulted doctor he said that bo... | HI, Mr. ANAND KUMAR , the kidney stones are the excess of mineral in body which are excreted out via kidney , but due to less water the become stone/crystal instead of a solution which normally should occur. The stone in your case can be because of 1) drinking less water, or 2) water in your locality has lot of mineral... | |
Abdominal pain, moved to lower right side, nausea and diarrhea with the pain. Why ?
hello, i am a 27 yr old female and have had abdominal pain for 2 weeks now. It started suddenly around my belly button and is a very sharp pain. the pain comes and goes lasting anywhere from 1/2 he- 3hrs. the pain has now moved to the ... | hi.the pain what you have described is very typical of appendicitis which starts at umbilicus (belly button) and goes to right iliac fossa ( right lower abdomen).this type of pain may be very sharp and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, fever and sometimes diarrhoea. since the pain is now 2 week old it might have... | |
What causes pain after dental tumor removal?
I had a dental procedure done Thursday. The dental surgeon removed what we thought was some kind of tumor. I had 9 stitches in place. I was given IV antibiotics during the procedure and was sent home with Amoxicillin 500mg (take 2 immediately then 1 every 8 hours until al... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.yes there could be a developing infection,but you need not worry it will come down.Since you are already under antibiotic coverage.you can definitely speak to your dentist regarding change of pain killer and use it.Meanwhile do take good care of yourself and practice go... | |
How to overcome the pain, nausea and headache caused after upper molar extraction?
Had a upper molar extracted Wednesday evening and have been taking pain mess as directed, but they hardly work. Difficult extraction. Began experiencing some nausea and headaches Thursday. Doctor/ dentist does not think much of it, bu... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have undergone extraction of molar teeth now you feeling pain nausea , dont worry nausea can be due to extraction , you take fruit juice, healthy diet, for this, If you have pain now then it can be due to Dry Socket also , so go ... | |
Can cystic fibrosis cause trouble in bowel movement?
my daughter is 2 months 1 week. she has had trouble pooping since birth. ive helped her with suppositories. and i gave her probiotic drops for a while and when i stopped she pooped good for a couple days, but her stool was watery with hard chunks in it. and she some... | hi, this type of symptoms can occur in cystic fibrosis. however, if you are giving formula feed or top milk then also chances of hard Poop can occur. in cystic fibrosis, there is CF mutation analysis present. sweat chloride test is also done which is when more than 40 Milli mole per litre is positive. you should get th... | |
Can cough lead to bronchitis in a child?
Good morning. My 3 month old son has been coughing for a week now. It started with a cold but the usual symptoms have subsided but his cough is getting worse - dry cough with a dry heave at the end. Do I have to worry about progression toward bronchitis? | Hi... I understand your concern. But it is too early to predict the evolution of bronchitis. At this age, the most common viral illness is respiratory syncytial virus causing acute bronchiolitis.You need not worry about the cough unless the baby is having fast breathing or respiratory distress and inability to feed.Usu... | |
Can lump on testicle cause pain in leg?
i found a marble sized lump on my right testicle 4 weeks after vasectomy. i squeezed it a little to see if it was hard or soft. i now have pain in my right leg, from hip to foot, with a dulled sensation and my leg is cold. should i go to the er, or can a visit to my pcp wait ... | Hi,A lump in you testicle should be investigated without delay. Therefore, I suggest you go to the ER. The pain on your leg and foot is unlikely to be related to the lump. Regards,Dr K A Ppttinger | |
What causes nausea, extreme tenderness on right side of rib cage?
Hi there I am extremely tender on the right side of my rib cage (not the bones themselves) Sore enough that I cannot sleep on that side, and it also hurts when I twist my body to the left. Have had this pain for about 10 days now. Have also had a bit of... | 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.Right lower side of rib cage is the area of the liver.So you must be having pathology of liver which is causing pain to you.I advice you should do x ray chest PA view. This will help i... | |
What causes backache, stomach pain, headaches and tiredness?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi. I have suffered from severe backache for the last two years it started in-between my 2 pregnancys and has continued since recently it has become accompanied by horrendous stom... | Hi,Thanks for writing to hcm.Kindly visit a physician and get an utrasonography abdomen to rule out any pathologies of the internal organs in the abdomen like liver , gall bladder and appendix and kidney stones as they can lead to back pain and abdominal pain.Also it can rule out any gynaecological problems that may b... | |
Have trigeminal neuralgia. Pressure in the brain and spinal cord. How long will it take to recover?
hi,I had no trigeminal neuralgia problem,but wrongly doctor prescribed carbamazepine 100mg,Itook it,17 days I got various side effect. Before that I had no pain,nothing my head,only left side ear portion getting pre... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your current symptoms are unlikely to be related to the side effects of carbamazepine, even though it started after you took this tablet. This is because carbamazepine leaves the body completely within a few days of stopping.So, please consult a neurologist for evaluation and opinion... | |
Can I ask a doctor for medicines to treat pain in the lumbar region ?
sir,i have pain in the lumbar region.please suggest me the medicine | its better not to take medicine. since it gives temporary relief. consult a orthopaedician, take out an Xray if nothing visible it might be a muscular problem | |
Q. My RBC, WBC, and hemoglobin count are low. Is it something serious?
Hello doctor, I am a female aged 44 years and height 5'4", weight 100 kg. Current medications Potassium Chloride four times a day, red blood count of 2.2, a white blood count of 3.5, and an HB of 10.2. Is there something to be concerned about? My d... | Hello. Yes, you should be concerned about it. It is showing a decrease in all the three cell lines so it is moving towards pancytopenia. I guess there is no history of such problems in the family. There are multiple causes for this, and common is vitamin B12 deficiency and followed by bone marrow problems, lupus, and ... | |
What causes sensation of having lump in throat after smoking?
Hi, i recently started smoking like a month back. I took more cigaretes for three back to back alon with beer which caused some infection in my throat. I have the below complaints now, 1. Pain while swallow 2. Sense of lump in throat 3. Sore throat 4. Cough... | gastric ulcer or acidity and reflux disease could contribute to the symptoms!minor inflammation in the food canal might also be there!just get a physical examination done and go for upper GI endoscopyall the best! | |
What causes low grade fever after knee replacement surgery?
My mom had a total knee replacement surgery 15 days ago. She is having low grade fever (99-100) since day 3 of the surgery and is home now. She has chills followed by sweating. The fever goes to 100 every night and without any medicine goes back down to 98 du... | Hello.Your mother should do blood check-up to see are there any signs of inflamation. Maybe she needs antibiotics since knee replecment get infected. Consult your surgen and discuss this problem.All the best. | |
When can i do a pregnancy test?
I had the rod taken out of my arm last Thursday and have been having unprotected sex since, now I just was reading that there is a 7 day rule to the implanon bring removed and that's not to have sex is this correct? I've been getting slight heartburn (could be stress) but when can I do ... | Please be more clear while typing .You meant implant or implanon . Now that you are having heartburn please refer to physician to prescribe an appropriate antacid not interacting with your present medication and also please wait till your next cycle to check that you are pregnant or not | |
How much Meftal-P can be given to a child for treatment of fever?
Hi My son is little over 4 years and has rashes all over the body in patches. He had fever also for the last 2 days but was alright today but suddenly has got fever back again and rashes have not gone. We gave him 2 doses of Meftal-P suspension since mo... | Hi...for fever, give only plain Paracetamol.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) 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.... | |
Why does my 2 weeks old baby moan and push after eating?
I have a two weeks old baby. He is healthy and I breastfeed him. But lately he starts "Moaning" and "pushing" after he eats. His bowels movements are, I believe, normal he goes 4 to 5 times a day and problably two at night. I watch what I eat because of him, ple... | Hi..this is normal phenomenon for any normal infant till 3 months of age. lease do not worry about this. If the baby is feeding well and voiding well and gaining appropriate weight then you should not be worried about this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Could diarrhea in 7 month old be due to accidental intake of Dettol?
hi i feel rearly bad my dog ran off i was trying to get him in and whilst doing that my son sprayed dettol in my 7 months old face i just caught him n took it off him im worried because she may have got in her mouth she defintely got it in her eye bu... | hi, welcome to this forum. Loose stools in a child is not related to spray of that all over face. It can occur due to stomach infection. Take care. | |
What causes low body temperature?
My granddaughters temp has been running low for 2 days now. We took it the first night this happened and it read 93. This was under her arm. She is 4 and was diagnosed with a heart murmur a month ago. Could this have something to do with this. She mostly gets this way at night when sh... | Hi thank you for posting on HCM, Low temperature in a healthy child is bit unusual as hypothermia usually occurs in a child with shock or undue coldness in external environment. Heart murmurs are very common in children and most are innocent especially if your grand daughter has grown up adequately for her age and can ... | |
Suggest remedies for allergy caused by sea food
hi. i am 20yrs old/F, 5'1" 47kgs. i started to have seafood allergy last year & suffered from acne. it's been a year & i have spent a lot of money buying almost every antiacne agents availble like proactiv, adapelene (antiacne gel), Lactoferrin (antiacne capsule), & a lo... | Hello, I would recommend you to use triclosan soap twice daily, apply Benz peroxide 2.5 percent gel twice daily and take lymecycine capsule 408 mg once daily for 3 weeks. Also go for chemical peels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney | |
What are the risks in protected oral sex?
protected oral sex (receptive) - not sure what kind of condom it was - no ejaculation + fingering followed by masturbation without condom - again no ejaculation. what is the risk? i have had a stomach upset - resolved in 2 days, dry cough. no fever. its been 10 days since the ... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum It is possible to get diseases if any, from oral sex. It may get reduced due to the use of condom. It is important to note that, many of the viruses like Human papilloma virus can spread even with condom. So, it is always better to be faithful to your partner and make sure th... |
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