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What causes recurring heart palpitations and increased BP levels?
i have been having heart palpitations for the last month or so. I have been to a dr. and he says it's nothing to worry about, they are getting worse and more frequent and tonight my blood pressure got as high as 152 over 98. i am on blood pressure medic... | Hello Thanks for posting here. You have not mentioned your age here. I would have been in a better position to help you if you had mentioned your age. Your palpitations seem more likely due to stress but other organic causes should be ruled out. Please do a Holter monitoring where a device is attached to your body whic... | |
What causes lumps in scrotum area?
Ok I had 2 abscesses removed about 12 days ago 1 from inside my butt crack and the other from my scrotum but the issue I'm having now is that the area from where the removal of the scrotum the area has a lump that's tender to the touch n hurts some and it a little hard I took ally an... | Hi,Continue with antibiotic and gradually it will be absorbed.If pus is not fully drained up or again there is pus formation, it should be drained again.Go for proper dressing with proper cleaning the wound.Ok and take care. | |
Have PCOS and cyst in thyroid. Have white discharge and burning sensation on nipples. Breast cancer?
39 year old Female, have had a hysterectomy 2 years ago along with a bladder lift (still have my ovaries) I have PCOS and have a cyst on my right thyroid, low in vitamin D . I have had white milky discharge since I gav... | Hi and welcome to HCM. It sounds more like benign condition but it definitely must be evaluated. Can be caused by hormonal disbalanse, adenomas or mastitis. These are benign disorders. Cancer in your case must be always considered and often tests should be performed even if mamography doesnt show anything. Wish you goo... | |
What causes swelling to reappear after radial bone surgery?
sir,good morning An accident my wife s right hand radial bone fracture & operated next day (1/10/11) . Operation done in deesa by dr. Mehul mode. Stich remove after 15 days . Now swelling appear at palm after removing stich . Curved open plaster done as suppo... | Hi Thanks for your query and Welcome to Health Care Magic,You have mentioned that your wife sustained fracture Radius which was managed surgically.Stitches were removed 2 weeks post operatively which is the normal time for that.Now you have issues with swelling at the palm region which can happen after upper limb surge... | |
I have a hangover. I have thrown up twice since waking. What should I do to get better ?
I went out last night and has only a couple drinks. I dont think I have a hangover. May be I am coming down with something. I have thrown up twice since waking. What should I do to get better ? Thanks | Hi.. Take a shover.. Drink plenty of water and fluids to prevent dehydration.. Eat something if you haven't consumed food last night.. It should improve in a few hours. If you have nausea, you can take a pill.. | |
What can cause stomach ache in a child after sleeping for more than 12 to 14 hours?
My son is 4 year old .... yesterday he passed his stool after 2 days .... and did not eat anything after yesterday s lunch as he was very tired as we where travelling so he dossed off & woke up straight away at 7 in the morning & since... | Hi, There are many causes of abdominal pain in children. These include: Pneumonia, dietary indiscretion or intussusception of the appendix (when one part of the intestine folds into an adjacent part) or blocked kidney. To narrow down the possibilities additional information is needed. Does he have fever, vomiting, coug... | |
Suggest treatment for sniffling
My husband has constant sniffling. He says it feels like his nose is dripping but when he blows it nothing comes out. He has had sinus surgery from constant head aches which helped but continued the sniffling. What can he do to get rid of it.....driving us all crazy | Hi thanks for using HCM...Continuous sneezing can be due to1.Allergy2.post-nasal drip from sinusmild steroid nasal sprays are available which can reduce sneezinganti-allergic tablets can be used for post nasal drip..you can also use mucolytes and steam inhalation .By clearing the sinuses post nasal drip can be reduced.... | |
How is the exact date of pregnancy calculated?
Hello. My last period was February 13, 2010. I have a 7 day period. I think its a 28 day cycle. I had sex on February 26, 2010 and again on March 7, 2010. My due date according to my doctor is November 28. My question is did I get pregnant in February on the 26 or March ... | Hallow Dear, With 28 days periodicity of your cycle, the day of egg release (ovulation) falls near February 26 (February 27 to be precise) when your menses appeared on February 13. The chances of conception are more likely to be due to the intercourse on February 26 rather than that on March 07. There are various ways ... | |
Suggest treatment for child suffering from fever
I took my son to the ER earlier today because he had a fever of 104. He was prescribed Tylenol Morton and amyoxicillan for a respiratory infection. His temp will go down a little after we give him his mess but goes back up shortly after to the 104 range. He is 3 years o... | Dear Parent,I understand your concern regarding your son's fever. The antibiotics prescribed would take 48 hrs to show effect, until then your child's fever would continue to persist. Apart from giving him round the clock tylenol and motrin you can sponge him with lukewarm water. Please make sure that you sponge the ar... | |
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? T... | 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 coc... | |
Suggest treatment to get the phlegm out of the chest
My 81 years (young) old mother had a stroke 2 months ago and was paralyzed on her left side. She is currently in a nursing home making great progress and we are hopeful she will be home within a month or so. Although making progress, she has had a very hard time get... | Hey there,Yes this kind of situation is common in such patients.Steam inhalation along with good chest physiotherapy will definitely help her.Rest we can add expectorant syrup | |
How should poison ivy eye rash with swelling and itching be treated?
My ten year old son has a possible poison ivy rash above and below his eye. The eye lid is swelling and he keeps scratching it. Should I take him the doctor in the morning to make sure it doesn t get in his eye? Any suggestions or insight is apprecia... | Hi...it could be an allergy or a conjunctivitis starting.... You can give him benadryl syrup 5ml thrice a day. But if the eye is becoming red or whitish eye discharge starts it could be a conjunctivitis... Wash with clean cold water... If jot settling in 48 hours... See your pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest remedy for low grade fever with green mucus in infants
My daughter has had a low grade fever (99.5) for 3 days and has thick green mucous which has been going on for weeks. She seems miserable. Is there anything more I can do for her at home or should I take her in again? She is 3 and has already been through ... | Hello,You should give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen syrup every eight hours to relieve the fever. The green mucus may be caused by a viral infection that won't require an antibiotic. But if the symptoms persist more than five days, you might need to add an antibiotic.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I c... | |
12 year old asthmatic kid having raised reddish non-itchy spots on the knees and arms. Not responding to cephalexin
My son is 12 years old, has only ever had a history of asthma when he was younger. Recently, after getting sick, these raised, red, non-itchy dots appeared all over his arms and knees. They ve spread and... | Hello, Infection-related skin manifestations can present in this way, and sometimes they take on a Christmas tree like distribution at the back. This is secondary to a viral infection and is called pityriasis rosea. This is a self limiting condition and antibiotics are not required. If the lesions are itchy, then antih... | |
What are the suggested treatments for lower back and knee muscle pain?
Hi... need some advise on lower back pain, it is actually on the right side on the lower back just above hips. Also my left knee muscle (the one which can be felt under knee when sitting on chair) pains badly if i am sitting in chair or on ground o... | Hi,You are having low back pain which can be due to a disc prolapse or any degenerative changes of your spine the most possible reason is less of exercise and doing lot of static position like long time sitting. Due to Disc prolapse your nerve is getting compressed and there is this radiating pain that you feel on your... | |
Suggest treatment for an ankle injury mediated oedema
My friend twisted her ankle pretty badly. A day after the accident she has bruising in multiple places on her ankle and has severe pain especially when flexing or turning her foot a certain way. When she injured her ankle she reported that she heard a loud pop in h... | Hi there. Looks like your friend has had a ligament injury to the ankle. The pop sound she's heard is suggestive of the same. For my patients, if the swelling was really bad to begin with, alongwith inability to bear weight on the affected lower limb, i would firstly put a plaster cast for 4 weeks for the ligaments to ... | |
Black pigmentation on legs, no itching. History of diabetes, high BP. Cure?
Sir My lower half of both legs have got black pigmentation which progressively increased and now almost coleased all together in about 10 years of duration.My mother ha also same problem and my two brothers have also in lesser qantity.there is... | Hi , Thanks for writing in. The condition you are suffering can be macular amyloidosis/lichen planus pigmentosus etc . Treatment can be given only after confirmation of diagnosis. Few procedures like skin biopsy can be helpful for diagnosis. They are available at dermatology clinics. Images will help a lot in establis... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent vomiting and concussion
Had a car accident last Sunday and was told I had a concussion. CT scan at time was negative. I have been resting all week but had to go out this afternoon. I have now vomited three times since coming home. Did I over do it or should I be worried something else ... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a delayed intracranial hemorrhage. I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and a brain CT scan to exclude possible delayed subdural hemorrhage. If the CT results normal, there is ... | |
What causes hot spot and loss of hair on the crown of head? Is it fibromyalgia?
what would cause the crown of my head have hot spot and loss of hair. It started the size of a quarter and now it is the size of a soft ball. It has scabbing and hot. hair tries to grow and then falls out. Someone told me that it could be ... | Hi, No, it's not fibromyalgia... it looks like alopecia aerata...it's an autoimmune condition which is treated with topical steroid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saravanan, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon | |
Suggest remedy for hair loss
i m 42 year old woman and have been losing a lot of hair for the last 4 months. I tried multivitamins, dexorange, evion and zincovit. Nothing seems to help. I get this problem recurrently once in every two or three years. my scalp is clean and no dandruff. Please help | Hi,Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries,tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc.Normal hair fall in adult may be 100... | |
Is Metrogyl intake safe while breast feeding?
hi doc, my gp presribed me metrogyl 200mg x3 times a day for bac vanig.maybe pid??? im breastfeeding, my baby seems very irratable and now refusing my breast. but baby seems to be teething.. worried about effects on baby.. can u reassure me to keep taking my script? | Hello, Breastfeeding during treatment with Metronidazole is not recommended unless absolutely necessary for the mother. Perhaps you should discuss other feeding options with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Speci... | |
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 ... | |
Are there any side effects of taking Effexor and Lexapro?
I was on Effexor and recently switched to Lexapro, for reason of feeling depressed and not being able to lose weight. I use Effexor/Lexapro for anxiety. I went off Effexor and was able to maintain weight loss, but was high anxiety. Do you have recommendation... | HIThanks for using healthcare magicYou should try paroxetine. It has good effct on anxiety disorder. Better to discuss with your doctor abt this medicine. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks | |
What are the signs and symptoms of cyst of placenta?
At 8 weeks i had a ultrasound that my doc found a placenta cyst at 12 weeks we had discovered that the cyst has gone down in size at 13 weeks i had light spotting and then it went away for 4 days now i have brown old blood on toilet paper when i wipe. Is this common... | Hi,These Cyst in placenta could be lacunae. Not always seen. But it only needs follow up and avoiding any sort of infections which can aggravate the blood stained discharge. Brown discharge may resolve and pregnancy progress as normal. Confirm sequential growth of the baby.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know i... | |
Have constant back pain. Sitting and bending is excruciating. Advice?
I am 43 and never had any back issues in my life. For a week now I have constant consistant pain in my lower back. It came out of no where. I was not doing any unusual strenuous activities. I went to a walk in clinic and all he did was give me pain ... | Hello, Thank you putting your query. in my opinion most of the time in such cases you just need symptomatic management. as your doctor prescribe you pain killers.most of the time symptoms vanish. but if even after this you doesnt get relief then consult an orthopedician.after undergoing some investigations it will be c... | |
Q. Is there a treatment for hair loss on temples from wearing tight braids?
Hi doctor, I have hair loss on my temples from wearing tight braids. The hair loss has been there for about 10 years and it has not gotten worse or anything. Is there a treatment or prescription I can try before going the hair transplant route... | Hello. This is traction alopecia. It is a type of alopecia due to tight braids and hairstyles that put pressure over the roots. Unfortunately due to pressure effects scarring occur and there is no such topical cream or lotion available for regrowth of hair. You have told that you are using Rogaine (Minoxidil) without e... | |
What causes pain radiating from the elbows towards the forearms?
I have pain in both forearms radiating from the elbow to halfway to the hand. It is sensitive to the touch but not with movement. It developed after 3 months of both arms falling asleep very easily and becoming numb when bent for long periods especially ... | thanks for choosing HCM for your querryi understand your concern.Your forearm contains 2 long bones, many nerves and multiple muscles as well as ligaments and tendons that connect these structures together. Injury to any of these structures can be a cause of pain between your wrist and elbow.In your case you didnt men... | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in armpit
I have this lump in the middle of my armpit that itches. At first I thought it was and ingrown hair so I got a needle and opened it up looking for the ingrown hair but found nothing but a clear liquid that wouldn t go away. Over the next few day the lump went away but came back. It s... | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having sebaceous cyst and now with frequent piercing with needle you got infected cyst giving this problem.Go for one oral antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.If recurrence is there, consult surgeon and get removed with sac.Oki and take care. | |
Upper abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, vomit, excessive thirst. Was on cardizem, switched to diltiazem hcl. Continue taking?
my mum was on cardizem 120mg she has now been switched to diltiazem hc1 ca 120mg cd ever since taking this she has upper stomach pain, runny nose, flatulence, nausea, when laying down she at... | Hi Thank for asking to HCM, No this not because of the tab, she is taking but more or less a acid peptic problem, give her some light diet, say more alkaline diet divide her meal in two to three part, cut down coffee at bed time ( No smoking and alcohol ) give her PPI (Omeprazole 40mg) at evening time just a 40 mg for ... | |
What can cause to develop purpura and its travel towards to the heart?
Off- late I am observing that a purpura was developing just above heart region and traveling upto my left shoulder after a brisk exercise. The purpura faded after an hour.I am not known to have hypertension, and cardiac problems. It was reappeared ... | Hi I did review your conditionFrom the problem you have described, the lesion you have over your chest does not seem to be a purpura as they do not fade away in an hour since they are made of extravasated blood. Your platelet counts are also low normal which generally few people normally have and do not cause abnormal ... | |
I have dark skin discoloration under my arms and in the vaginal area, how to get rid of this?
I am white, and I have dark skin discoloration under my arms and in the vaginal area. It is embarrassing to me to even go to the doctor to ask about it because it looks dirty . Is there any way that I can fix this problem or ... | Hello Suriya, Welcome to healthcareMagic. Before answering your question, may I ask your age and weight. Do you have Diabetes or anyone else in the family. Is the skin only darker in colour or is it thick and dirty looking as if it has not been washed? If yes, you may be having Acanthosis Nigricans. Please answer the q... | |
What is the pain on the outside of the neck?
My neck has been achy, on the outside, for about two days now. There is no pain on the inside i.e. swallow. All the issues are on the outside. When i touch around my glandular area or move my neck, feels almost 'flu like'. Please give me some advice! Thank-you very much! | It is possible that you may have either adenitis (inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck from any acute inflammation or infection including tooth), or salivary gland enlargement (which can be again from inflammation) or simply muscular pain. I would suggest seeing a primary care doctor to have it examined. | |
How to treat constipation in a 7 months old child?
my 7 month old, who is fixing to be 8 months old strains so hard to have a bowel movement, she turns red and purple trying to poop, when she finally does it is little pebbles, usuall one or two, we have tried prunes, pear juice water, warm water in the rectum, supposi... | Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Your daughter is having constipation. You have not indicated whether she is breast fed or formula fed. Constipation is often seen as formula milk is hard to digest.By 7 month of age weaning should have already been done and solids introduced.You may give her lactulose syrup along ... | |
Does painful lumps under the arms during pregnancy need medical attention?
hello Doctor. I am 17 weeks pregnant and from about 3 months ago i have noticed sore lumps under both my armpits, there are a number of them under the left armpit but two under the right armpit. My gynae touched them ann i screamed and she sugg... | Hi,Dear Good Evening and thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query and understood your health concerns.In my opinion the multiple armpit painful lumps are due to the boil -infected hair follicle.To avoid any further septic complications from it -I would advise you to consult a ER Surgeon ASAP.And hence they need... | |
Q. How to induce lactation to breastfeed my adopted baby?
Hi doctor, My wife is 36 years old and we have two male children. Now, we plan to adopt a baby girl in the next six months. As, I read an article of yours on internet about induced lactation for adoption, could you please help my wife breastfeed? Please note th... | Hi. Thanks for corresponding and connecting through icliniq. Yes, I had a study, and it is lovely that you are adopting a baby girl. Perinorm (Metoclopramide) does cause increased intestinal motility. Well, every drug has some side effects. I recommend tablet Domperidone 10 mg twice daily empty stomach. Your wife can s... | |
Suggest remedy for back pain due to accident
Hi I just had a baby 6 weeks ago , natural birth, came home from hospital and fell down 4 steps in my house ,was winded for about 15 min while i lay on floor , pain was terrible,still very sore in middle of spine , it aches if I walk a lot or bend, my lower ribs can alao fe... | Hello, Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .Now if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.M... | |
Suffer from seasonal allergies. Taking levocetrizine. Can I take phenylephrine? What are the contents of this medication?
I am suffering from seasonal allergies. The symptoms are runny nose, irritation in nose, sneezing etc. I take Levocetirizine which usually helps but some times it does not stop runny nose.Than I us... | Hello, Phenylephrine is added in the combination because it relieves nasal block. It does not have anti allergic action and does not help in runny nose. Chlorpheniramine in this combination is useful for seasonal allergy and is the substitute for Levocetirizine. Chlorpheniramine is more effective than Levocetirizine ... | |
How can seafood allergy be managed?
We are away in Australia and at the weekend we were with friends and ate a lot of seafood. I have never had an allergic reaction to seafood before however, for the last four days I have been itching all over my body. Also the day before yesterday I had flu like symptoms, feeling col... | A new allergic symptom and you are feer of symptoms now.But you have seen doctor and has been started with higher dosage.Unless indicated he or she would not have started steroids.Let you add T.cetrizine10 in your schedule ( if you have taken already) for a month. complete the steroids as prescribed,tappering as prescr... | |
Q. Why do I have an abnormal ECG?
Hello doctor, I have been having chest pain off and on. I also suffer acidity, although I am not on any medication. I was advised to have an ECG anyway. My ECG showed some minor variation and then was advised TMT which was normal. Please advise. Why do I have chest pains and why is my... | Hello. Chest pain occurs due to various causes. For example heart problem, lung problem, muscle problem, bone problem, stomach problem etc. Your TMT (treadmill test) is normal. It indicates that your heart condition is likely to be healthy. For your chest pain, the reason may be other than a heart problem. Have you don... | |
Suggest remedy for change in position of pupils and vision problem
Hi My name is Nalini. I have a son of 3.6 yers old From 1 week i see a change in his left eye may be the pupil is not in the same position as the other today i had taken him to an eye specialist and my son was not able to identify some pictures of smal... | Hello, Sudden onset of squint like this needs to be evaluated for intracranial causes like a space occupying lesion. I am sorry to say that your son required their ophthalmological evaluation along with an MRI brain with and without contrast, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you furt... | |
What to do if child gets fits when having high fever?
My daughter who's 5 1/2 yrs old , whenever fever goes high she's having epilepsy, yesterday also she had fits, at that time there was no temperature after that she' had temperature. During these 5 1/2 yrs she had fits 7 times. All those came during fever. Pls help ... | HI based on your history , your kid had Febrile seizures ,which occurs in 7-10% of children.But, as they are recurrent needs proper evaluation by a child specialist or a pediatric Neurologist nearer to your place.Needs antiepileptic medications after proper evaluation. | |
What causes increased heart rate?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello I am 18 years old. My blood pressure is currently 130/90, and I'm tachycardic with a pulse around 120. My heartrate goes up to around 160 sometimew, and when I walk on the tredmill it has went up t... | Hello,You should get one ecg, hemoglobin and thyroid levels done. Also, needs to auscultated once to rule out heart problem. You may need Echo after blood reports and examination findings. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
Severe itching, lump in throat, fatigued, dry patches. What could it be ?
Hello Doctor. For the past few months I have been experiencing some pretty severe itching. It began as a regular itch, but over the months it has become gradually worse. I went to an Urgent care center and they said they think it was an allergy ... | lump in the thrat is also allergy i will give tip just try and ask again answer is definately allergy you stop milk and wheat proucts no coconut,almonds walnut ground nut soya oil apply olive and cook in olive oil mo milk ao nut cotaining shampoos and creams and ointments soap nikko shampoo nizral take cleritin 10 mgm ... | |
How can minimal spurring of the acromioclavicular joint be treated?
My shoulder X-ray shows a “small corticated structure overlying the humoral head measuring 7 mm and may be within the joint. Minimal spurring of the acromioclavicular joint. There is a tiny spur at the superior aspect of the acromion” . Can you explai... | Hello, It may be cyst or rotator cuff tear etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. For spurring is treated with local steroid injection or cold compression and rest with painkillers medication is useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine treat you accor... | |
What causes reddish color on face and neck with cough and vomiting?
Hi, my husband had a really bad reaction to something last night. His face, neck, chest and parts of his arms and back turned a bright red, almost purple. He had shortness of breath, coughing, rapid heart beat and vomitting. It lasted about an hour. T... | Hello,All these symptoms are relating to anaphylactic reaction. Symptoms come in minutes to hours and one can go into shock as well. I suggest you to visit a doctor and get proper testing for allergen and treatment if needed, and some prophylactic medicines to prevent future attack. Hope I have answered your query. Let... | |
What causes blister around cuticle and uneven nail growth in 4 year old?
my 4 year old had a blister around the cuticle of 2 of her nails on opposite hands and they have since caused the nails to grow back uneven....now another finger looks red and swollen around the cuticle and the nail itself right near the cuticle ... | Hello, This could be due to a fungal infection so please send a photo to be able to help you further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
What is the painful lump on skull which hurts by movement?
Hello I found a painful lump on the bottom of my skull between right ear and middle its a bout pea size and very tender to touch, also hurts when I move my head any direction, other symptoms not sure if related or not. Severe fatigue, my coordination is off, b... | Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The very fact that the lump is painful points it to be of inflammatory either primary or secondary to any other possibly benign lesion. It is more likely to be an inflamed lymph node as I suppose and there has to be an inflamed focus for it. This could be known onl... | |
Is IVIG the right treatment for PANDAS in a 6 year old?
My grandson is 6 years old as of March 2017. He has been diagnosed with Pandas. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who works under the specialist here in Washington, DC has recommended this as the next dtep as he has seen some improvement in symptoms such as no lon... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice I wish I knew what the local pediatrician told your son-in-law. How long has your grandchild been affected by PANDAS? IVIG is considered to be used for severely ill children with PANDAS. Treatment with IVIG improves mental fu... | |
What causes productive cough with mucus from chest?
Hi, I've been having a productive cough for a few months now. I get it once a day, about 1-2 hours after I've woken up and I have a chesty cough on and off for an hour. Recently I've taken up a really hard workout session that I do for 40 minutes, 6 days a week and m... | Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with allergic bronchitis which may be in concern with house dust .* Suggestions for better recovery - Basic work up with x-ray chest and laboratory test of complete blood counts with ESR .- ... | |
Diagnosed with DVT, stage 3 kidney failure, swelling in legs, painful. On blood thinners. Will it remain this way?
Hello; I have been diagnosed with DVT and stage3 kidney failure with one kidney. I haven't been to a doctor in almost a year and this past week and a half my legs have been swelling and very painful! I ha... | hello thanks for using thia forum to pose your worry.the painful swelling of one leg is probably the DVT WHICH NEED URGENT EXAMINATION AND MANAGEMENT, as its complications such as PULMONARY EMBOLISM is very deadly.you should also do well to control your kidney function tests to know if the kidney disease has reach a st... | |
What causes pain in abdominal with vomiting?
hi, my daughter has type 1 diabetes, uncontrolled as yet. on the weekend she had severe pain lhs abdominal and shoulder, she was given gas and air and eventually it went next day just pain with pressure. what could have caused this. she previously to the pain, vomited, than... | Hi Alison ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. In case of Diabetics, with this kind of symptoms, one has to exclude acalculus cholecystitis and so I would suggest for an ultrasound abdomen. This would also rule out possibility of any stone disease in causing the pain. Management would differ depending ... | |
Is it safe to take viagra while on Bisoprolol fumarate?
I take Bisoprolol Fumarate (5mg) daily for mild hyper tension and control of congenital SVT. I am 48 years old, in good heath, other than smoking 10 small cigarettes per day and I consume 2-6 oz of alcohol nightly. Is it safe for me to take Viagra when needed, ... | Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!!!If you are in a good health and can climb 3 flights of stairs without chest pain then I don't see any reason why you can't take Viagra. Bisprolol has no interaction with Viagra and won't be a problem. I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily. Please c... | |
Is it to be concerned about the cbc blood test results?
Just got the results of my cbc blood. My Eosinophil was 13. I have lupus and Disconnective Tissue disease and am taking 400MGS of Plaquinel for it. I see a rhymatoligist regularly. He has no told me about all the blood work i recently have had. He runs a full met... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your have connective tissue disease and lupus so its common to have slightly high eosinophil count. Its no need to worry. For your rotator cuff injury you should go for surgery according to your doctor's advice. Your cbc has no any relation w... | |
What causes sharp chest pain?
Male, 52, 5'9" and 280 lbs, recent stress test with good results, no history of heart disease, positive for pre-hypertension, quit smoking over a year ago, but still use nicotine replacement therapy. Felt sudden sharp pain on my upper left arm and left side of chest, took BP reading at r... | Hi,Your pain is not associated with heart problems. Don't worry, there is nothing serious. It may be just a neuromuscular pain. If you have it again take Ibuprofen 400 mg.Take care | |
Painless lump under chest. Is it a cancer?
Under my chest, directly above my stomach, just as the two meet I guess, so 'in the middle', is a lump. You can't really tell the lump is there unless I stretch slightly, or stick my chest out, and run my hand over, but its definitely easy to feel then.. It doesn't really hur... | Dear,you have extra abdominal lump. it may be benign or malignant. if it is there for long duration and is not increasing in size it might be non cancerous and you can forget it if it is not bothering you. if it is changing size and bothers you , you should consult your doctor who will examine you and advise proper c... | |
Can loss of feeling and control be due to MS stage advancement?
I HAVE AN ADVANCED SPINAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE THAT IS INOPERABLE, CONNITIONS INCLUDE SPONDYLOSIS,GRADE 1 SPONDYLOLISTHESIS L-5 [RUPTURED #5,and torn ] OSTEOARTHRITIS ,SPINAL STENOSIS....AND SO ON. MY QUESTION IS HOW DO I KNOW IF IT S ADVANCED TO THE MS S... | hi,thanks for the brief history. since you mentioned about your spine issues and head injury I feel it's more of a nerve related issue. It won't be MS. as for MS there are different sort of symptoms and much more to into for. Also you will be under medication by the physician which are doing their job. what I need from... | |
Suggest treatment for chest congestion
Hi my name is Carlos. Almost two months ago I was diagnosed with Bronchitis, I was prescribed an albuterol sulfate and some anitibiotics. Well three weeks later my chest congestion didn t clear up so I was prescribed Cefzil anitibiotics and was given a maintenance inhaler (Symbic... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here your problem could be from persistent bronchoconstriction or enlarge tonsil...Laryngeal swelling also can lead it...So examination is necessary including auscultation , respiratory examination and simple indirect laryngoscopy....Consult Ent specialist for it....If needed spirometry ... | |
I have liquid Diarrhea and my stomach always feels full or distended
Age: 29, Gender: M I currently have a bad case of liquid diarrhea , started from being sick 2 nights ago, and my stomach always feels full or distended . Why? What can I do? I ve tried drinking fluids but it seems to make it worse. | you may take ayurvedic capsule mebarid mfd by s g phyto pharma 1-1-1. drink fresh lemon juice prepared in hot water with sugar and salt. | |
Dilated fallopian tube, trying to conceive. Will i be able to conceive naturally?
I was just told by my dr tht my left Fallopian tube is mild- moderately dilated. Have been trying to concieve for a year n miscarried a year ago. I have a beautiful two yr old daughter so not conceiving again was a shock to me. Wht does ... | HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERYON YOUR HSG YOUR RT.TUBE HAD SPASM/BLOCK THAT WAS CLEARED AND YOUR LT.TUBE IS DILATED COULD BE BECAUSE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS OR CHRONIC INFECTIONS BUT TO CONFIRM THE PATENCY OF THE TUBES AND TO RULE OUT OTHER PATHOLOGIES LIKE ENDOMETIOSIS OR ANY ADHESIONS DUE TO CHRONIC PID WE NEED DIAGNOSTIC HYSTER... | |
How to overcome the pressure caused during opening and closing of my mouth?
I have a problem with my left side of my jaw. When I open and when I close my mouth my jaw feels weird with a lot of pressure and sometimes even pops. When I make certain facial expressions the left side of my cheek indents more extremely than... | Hello,I can understand your concern. From the symptoms you have described, it is certain that you are suffering from temporomandibular joint problem, the joint near ear that helps in opening and closing of lower jaw along with side to side movements. When the joint has problems in the disc that acts as a cushion when t... | |
How to overcome severe depression?
Hi sir am sriu my friend failed in love finally realised her family is not good and her mentality also bad.......after few days he decided to marry same profession girl mean while he selected his better half who working in the same bank...I came to know that that girl character is ve... | hi, first thing your friend is heart broken during that time every person find someone who support, he didn't know about that person. i think your friend required psychiatrist consultation for his problem and for suicidal ideation. | |
How can I remove the scars left behind by the freckles on my face ?
hello sir.i m 21 yrs old girl.my face was very clear but there are some freckles on my nose. i have remove the freckles from my face a month ago. but the scars are left behind.the brown spots are seen on my nose and chiks. i m using mederma for that. ... | hi till date there is no treatment that remove scar within days. it takes months to remove it. cream will not effective in scar consult dermatologist for better option. -dermarolller -peeling -subcision will effective | |
Small immovable lump under my left ear.Cause?
Hi, I have a small immovable lump under my left ear. Someday it s smaller some days it s not there and some days it s just there. It doesn t hurt at all. I don t have any type of infection right now. Do I have cancer? No night sweats no pain so is it just a swollen lymph n... | HiThe cause of lump under your ear is infection which may have still remained behind.I would advise you to do a biopsy test .RegardsDr de | |
What causes red and painful lump on inner thigh and leg?
My husband.58 years old, has a tubular shaped lump on his inner thigh. its red and painful and on his left leg. Any suggestions as to what it might be?? He has atrial fribulation and is awaiting results of a heart scan and breathing test as well as a chest x ray... | Hi, thanks for sharing your husband's health concerns with HCM! Well, If I were his treating Doctor for this case of a painful upper thigh lump, I would come up with two or three possibilities as follows:1. an abscess possibly due to recent infection in the skin or hair follicle and could be related to heart disease ... | |
What causes frequent pimple in child?
My 8 yo grandson had a small pimple come up between him thumb and index finger it developed a black dot in the center and turned into a blister. The bluster burst and it drained a clear liquid, scabbed over and left a shiny circle the size of a nickel. He now has another close to ... | HiThanks for writing to us.when the pimple bursts, the fluid can infect nearby skinBetter to start him on local ointments like clindamycin for a week.Wishing your child speedy recoveryRegardsDr Arun | |
What could recurring lumps on armpit suggest?
Hi I have noticed a lump that grows small then into a larger ones later days under my armpits( occurs in both right and left armpits) and even on my thighs(both right and left thighs)...it feels painful when it touch them on their hard surface...when my armpit and thighs r... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some axillary lymphnode enlargement or soft tissue mass like lipoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact idea regarding cause of the lump. Then you should take treatment ac... | |
On Lutera birth control, had intercourse, taken a giant jug of odwalla. Does lutera act as emergency contraceptive pill?
I am currently on Lutera birth control and last night my bf and I had intercourse without a back up plan. Being a little paranoid over this I researched Lutera further today and discovered that acer... | Hi.If You have been using Lutera perfectly you should not worry much. Your chances of pregnancy are less than 1%. When was your last menstrual period? If the intercourse you had falls within first 7 days or last ten days of your period cycle then there is no need to worry ( as it is safe period).There is no need to us... | |
Can a mass in lung be cancerous?
Hello, a few weeks ago, my mom had a chest x-ray after experiencing pain and unable to sleep at night, and they found 4 masses in right lung & 1 mass in left lung, all very large. Today is her biopsy. What are the chances that she has lung cancer, and is it possible that these could ... | Hi. Very sorry to hear about your mother's illness. I am sure a CT scan of chest must have been done before proceeding onto biopsy. If not, it should be done.From the description you have given index of suspicion for malignancy (cancer) should remain very high in this case. Since she has a previous history of breast ca... | |
Q. Kindly explain why there is discoloration on skin of penis?
Hello doctor, I have a discoloring on skin of penis. Why? | Hello. The condition you are presenting is hypopigmentation of penile skin, relating to penile vitiligo, its an autoimmune condition, vitiligo can be present in other parts of skin or hairs also turning the color light, or white, it is not related to any STDs, but if any history of injury, itching is present kindly do ... | |
Suggest treatment for asthma
dear respected sir, this is deepak suthar from kutch-gujarat, sir my son has asthama problam, we are giving him nebuliser twiss in week, he born in uganda-east africa, his age is 10year, since last three years he has this problam, after coming back from uganda he is having this problam, he... | HelloAs your son is having asthma so these measures may help.Avoid exposure to dust , mite , pests ( cockroaches ) , pollen , hay , fodder , molds , fine dusting powder , sudden fall and rise of temperature because these are triggering factor of asthma .Measures to reduce exposure to indoor allergens Wash all bed cover... | |
What is the suggested test and treatment for Fibromyalgia to cure fatigue and painful limbs?
What is the suggested test & treatment for Fibro Myalgia?I am having fatigue, severe pain in legs and hands for the last two months.One doctor suspects that this could be Fibro Myalgia. I used have the pain and fatigue from Oc... | Hi You have fatigue , severe pain in legs and hands for the last two months but have it from 2012.In my opinion you may be having deficiency of vitamin D and Vit B12 along with Osteoporosis. I suggest daily calcium , Vit D3 60K once a week + a combination of Vit B12 and Levo carnitine. Get S Vit D3 and S Vit B12 level... | |
Have myasthenia gravis. Recently developed food allergies. Might also have allergy to prednisone. Common?
I have myasthenia gravis ... I have very recently developed major food alergies cows's milk beef, magnesium and others. It is presently difficult to tell if my reactions are from mg or allergies. I am wonderi... | many patients have allergy to madicines of course 2-4 % peoaple do sufer from allergy to prednesoloneyou can go for blood serum twsts for specific antibodies for foods drugs and other allergensnow a days there is possibility of food allergy treatment with immunotherapy which is latest and is giving good results | |
What causes severe cough with phlegm in a 2 year old?
My 2 year old has had this persistent phlegmy cough for about 8 months now and I m worried I m not getting the right diagnosis from her pediatrician. The first time we went to the doctors they said its allergies and prescribed zyrtec. That didn t work so we went ba... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.By what you quote I put forth these possibilities - 1. Congenital airway anomaly - this causes noisy breathing (both inspiratory and expiratory noise, actually inspiratory will be more than expiratory noise). But the child will not struggle to breath and there will not... | |
What causes yellowish pink mouth and bumps?
Recently my mouth has been taking a turn for the worse, it's a yellowish pink color and the back off my throat is yellow as well with all these red veins showing, and where the tonsil area is it looks like it's corroding away it's all bumpy and has like different bumps every... | helloYou might be having oral ulcers.Try using betadine gargle along with vitamin B complex once a day for 15 days. I need further information for more accurate reply and to rule out some other conditions like since when are you having this problem, what is your age etc.Do you have any other systemic problem... | |
Does malaria affect sperm count?
my sperm counts were 03 mill/ml n i also had the surgery of my ascended testes at the age of 7yrs.now m 33yrs. n got married b4 1yr. but my wife has not get pregnant.b4 a month i was suffering from malaria after 15 days of recovery i got my semen test so my sperm count shows only 6 ab... | There is no evidence to suggest malaria causes any effect on sperm count.Your history suggests that you need to undergo a series of tests with advice from an expert, preferably sexologist. | |
What can be done to cure some acne scars seen on my right fore arm ?
some acne scars are seen on my right fore arm and they are seen since one month Dear doctorji my son has now had psychology problem to be solved.He temporarily got wish to have contacts with friend of my daughter-in -law and every day there is a quar... | For the management of acne you should take triphala vidang and nagarmotha mixed in equal amount 1 tsf twice a day with lukeworm water. In the meantime you should avoid spicy high calory diet | |
Upper abdominal pain causing nausea before and after meals, constant watery saliva spitting. Cause?
I am having very serious stomach pain in my upper abdomen (in teh middle just after the rib cage)..that feels liek my intestine are twisting . Also when this starts it causes me to fill nauseuous and i start spitting v... | Hi thanks for your question. Commonest cause of pain in the middle of abdomen above rib cage with nausea is gastritis that is inflammation of stomach.Gastritis is caused by excessive acid production secondary to a variety of factors like cigrette smoking,alcohol,spicy food and infection of stomach by a bacteria called ... | |
How to treat obesity and sleep apnea in a diabetic patient?
Respected Doctor.My husband is 50 years ,5.8 hight and 80 kg weight. having type 2 diabetes and obesity ,sleep apnea.he don t do physical activity ,no diet control.He is taking azulix 1 tablets daily 2 for 10 days in a month.remaining 20 days he doesn t take ... | Hi,If patient has diabetes and is also overweight, like your husband (BMI26.81 kgs/M2), then it is absolutely necessary to control blood glucose within the prescribed limit like fasting closer to 100 mg, Pp 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c%. To control sleep apnea, weight reduction is a must. Lifestyle changes that help reduction... | |
What is the right dosage of lutetium therapy for thyroid cancer?
sir,I have thyriod cancer which was oprated 3 year ago.After that its sprade in liver and kidney.I take lutetium therapy 2 time but still i feel it desease is improving slovely.Mine Doctor advice for 3rd cycle,which I take very shortly.In next what must ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The lutetium therapy is treatment by infusing a radioisotope in your veins. It is given by combining with a substance called dotatate. This is then given as IV. Since you have taken it over two cycles therefore you might be aware of directions and precautions during lutetium therapy.Usually 3-4... | |
What could sinus infection with yellow eyes in elderly suggest?
A 64 year old friend I visited today has had a sinus infection for a month (she says) but has lost 20 lbs nearly and the whites of her eyes are noticeably yellow. She is taking Amoxicillin, but frankly, I am worried that this is more than she thinks! Any ... | HiWelcome to Health care magic.I went through the history you have provided here. It seems from the history that your 64 years old friend is having sinus infection with yellow eyes.The presence of yellow eyes needs to be evaluated to rule out jaundice. Just see whether is skin particularly of the palms and soles is als... | |
What causes feverish feeling after recovering from malaria?
Good day DoctorI have been having this feverish condition, i treated malaria last month November 24th, but i still feel feverish at night and in the morning, i have run another test, but there in no malaria and i am not pregnant. This symptom makes me so unco... | HiWelcome.If you are treated with malaria with full course and optimal dose, then it is definitely got cured. There is no more malaria. For the continuing feverishness, you may do temperature charting 4 times a day for at least 7 days to know whether it is actually fever or something else. All the best. | |
What causes stomach tightness and right abdomen pain?
iam 40 years ,female. idont take alcohole. my hepities tests are also normal. iam over weight. from the last one month i have problemof tight belly and severe pain in right upper abdomen region at a particular point. my sgpt comes72 andot came68. what should i do | HI-Age 40-Female-Over weight-Pain in right abdomenAll points are in favor of' Cholelithiasis' (Gall stones)I advice for ultrasound upper abdomen to confirm the diagnosis Two options1-surgery2-conservative treatment-just wait and watch3-Pain killers when ever needed4-Ruduce weight5-Non spicy,low fat dietThanks- | |
Suggest remedy for dizziness and constant headache after a concussion
Hello. Two weeks ago I was on a bus. To stand up, I yanked myself up by one arm in one fasts motion and hit my head on the ceiling of the bus. I did not feel well immediately, but my pupils were not abnormal. I believe I may have had a concussion be... | Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon1. Headache 2. Vomiting 3. Dizziness4. Giddiness5. Double Vision 6. Blurring of Vision 7. Numbness8. Weakness 9. Fits10. Bleeding ... | |
What could patch of brown discoloration behind ear of a child mean?
Hello. My three year old son developed a patch of brown discoloration pigments behind his ear...now he is developing it behind his other ear. We wash every night in the bath and it is not raised. He has a lot of constipation. Could this be a skin cond... | Hi...by what you quote, I feel that if could be an eczema which is starting. It is a type of allergic phenomenon. 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. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergi... | |
What causes a marble sized lump on the testicle?
I have a marble sized hard lump on top of my right testicle. It has been there for about 15 years I have went to 3 different doctors and they all just said it was an infection and gave me an antibiotic but it never went away. Now it is painful to touch and sitting down ... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history of hard swelling on right testcle for 15 years, went to three different Doctors who said this to NE infection and gave you antibiotics. But now it is painful making even pant to be put on.As per the history you have provided this looks to be cyst of some sort and twist or sudd... | |
Suggest remedy for lump around neck behind ear
Hi my baby boy just 7 month old and got and got lump around neck behind his ear only on one side before that had temperature 38 degree for one week ,no runny nose,steel active but satart cry a lot,now steel hot but temperature 37,7 degree.Not happy,not camfortable with ba... | Hi,I understand your concerns but the lump behind his ears is only a lymph node reaction to the infection he has. It requires no treatment, it should go back to normal size slowly when the infection subsides. If it becomes painful or red then it will require an antibiotic. For fever you can give him acetaminophen ever... | |
What is the reason of chest pain?
my 14 year old experiences severe chest pain as soon as she swallows rice. I have felt this while eating but maybe not to the same severity. Even drinking water doesn't help. It feels even more painful and doesnt go down. Have had her blood tested for celiac but it came out negative. ... | Hi there,This sounds like achalasia, which is failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. The lower esophageal sphincter is a valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus, and it prevents food and stomach acid from going back into the esophagus from the stomach. Sometimes, the sphincter is too tight and... | |
What causes a bump in vein in chest?
I have a small bump a vein on my chest under the right breast. It only hurts when I stretch or press on it. I can feel the vein under it, it seems larger and not as smooth as usual. I noticed this 5 days ago. I'm a 29 yo female, no recent injury or surgery to the area. | HI,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.1-I have stuied your query in depth.2-IN my opinion,this small bumpy vein under your rt breast is only the coincidental finding,with a fibroadnosis in the rt lower breast--which matches to the non-smooth bumpy finding noted by you.The vein is the engorged vein superficial to the bump... | |
Q. Is it fine to wear a cracked Invisalign retainer or should I get it replaced?
Hi doctor, My Invisalign retainer cracked pretty substantially on the seventh day after wearing it. Is it best to keep wearing it or can I switch to next weeks tray now? | Hi. You should always clean off the last set of aligners and keep them somewhere safe when you move on to your next set. These can be used to maintain your progress if you break or lose your current set. If the crack has not split the tray, and if the tray is holding together pretty well, then you can continue wearing ... | |
Have intracerebral hemmorhage. Low lab values. Reason?
Hello. I am a student nurse and I working on my nursing care plan. I have to give a rationale for lab values abnormals. Well, I have a patient that is diagnose with an intracerebral hemorrhage. His has low lab values in: RBC 3.33, Hct 33.6, and Hgb 10.9. Also ... | Hi and welcome to HCM. First, chlorine level is slightly elevated, this is negligible. Secondly, I am not sure about your explanation of low RBC an Hgb. intracerebral hemorrhae is serious because it affects brain which is very sensitive to any kind of bleeding., but Hgb fall must be caused by much intense bleeding or b... | |
Why am I having pain in my calf?
I had to go to the bathroom last night. When I got out of bed. I got a cramp in my left calf. I went off balance. So I put all my weight on it. I heard a pop in my calf. I rubbed my calf to get the cramp out. Now this morning I can't put all my weight on it. | Hi, there!Your description lead me to think about torn muscle fibres abd it will take few week to recover.I recommend to limit Your activities, less walking. Try to bear weight on flat foot.Use local gel to relieve pain (Ibuprofen based)I hope this helps | |
What causes lump in the back of throat after wisdom teeth removal?
Hello; hope all is well with you! as for me, i had oral sugery on the 3rd of september to have all my wisdom teeth removed. It is now Oct 9 and i am still having pain in my tongue. its a weird tasting sensation whenever i eat, and i also still feel a s... | hi,it may happen either due to a course of long term stronger antibiotics or due to incomplete removal of the wisdom tooth(may be due rare cases of root displacement in the space). It may take few months to settle. get a panaromic x ray and see a maxillofacial surgeon near by.wish u good health | |
What causes fever with red and itchy bruise on neck?
Our 7yearold daughter has feverish symptoms but with a large red bruise ( raised) in her neck which is itchy. The first day it was all red, today the center is skincolored and the ring around it is red. Another similar smaller bruise is forming on her back. She itch... | HiWelcome to the HCM I have gone through your question. It seems that your daughter had some insect bite or infection leading to the symptoms you mentioned. Insect bites such as spiders, ticks, ants etc can cause release of inflammatory mediators especially histamines which may lead to such skin lesion and systemic sym... | |
Is there any chance of getting pregnant after taking postinor twice after having unprotected sex?
Hi me and my bf having sex sunday with unprotected sex i take postinor 2. I take 1tablet after sex then about 1hour i taken another..Then on Wednesday morning 5 in the morning we sex again with unprotected sex but i drunk... | Hello,As you took Postinor 2 within first 24 hrs of unprotected sex, then you will get more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy. You will get a withdrawal bleeding within 3 to 5 days and next cycle will be 1 to 2 weeks delayed. You should undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy if your period i... | |
Soreness and sensitivity on the incision wound with itchy, raised bumps after laparoscopic removal of gallbladder. Remedy?
Recently had gallbladder removed laproscopicly went to the doctor and was told Im healing fine a few days ago.Asked if it was okay to shower and get the glue wet was informed I could remove the gl... | Your problem is with healing scar. What is happing is nor mal process of healing. Apply betadine ointment over scar. Foritching you can take tab levocetrizine. You will be alright within one week. | |
Q. How can the white patch on my forehead be treated?
Hello doctor, I have had a growing white patch on my forehead for a month now. I visited my PCP and she thought it was either vitiligo or a fungal infection. She gave me a Ketoconazole shampoo and ointment. Then I visited a dermatologist to see if it was vitiligo. ... | Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the attachment images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
How can back and abdominal pain along with bloating pain be treated?
I have had lower back pain and abdominal pain along with what feels like gas pain and bloating. My Period has still yet to come. I have been peeing every half hour but when I pee it does not smell or burn which leads me to think it s not a uti. After... | I understood your problem.first ypu do pregancy test ,if it will posive than its k but negative than you have to consult gynecologist.drink much water and juices.sometimes this type of problem due to gas.so you consult gynac doctor and do ultrasonography. | |
Treatment for child's watery stools, pus, and rashes?
hi my 11 months old baby is passing her stools 10 minutes after each meal, its like watery and pus. she is suffreing from rashes. hav consulted doctor, they said it was a stomach flu.... hav given medicine for 7 days..used them. but no use. still the same going...... | Hi.... Many thanks for consulting in Health Care Magic. It seems your kid is having acute watery diarrhea. 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. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic as... | |
Could hair fall be related to malaria and cold?
My daughter aged 12 years recently had the malarial and cold, doctor could not detect it early. She was under heavy dose of antibiotic medicine. She was having a 25 days of fever some times as high as 104 F. Now she is alright but she is having hair fall problem. The hai... | Hi,Your daughter seems to suffer from hair fall condition called telogen effluvium. You do not worry, the condition will improve in few months. It may be post fever telogen effluvium.I would suggest...- biotin tablets- B- complex tablets- iron,minerals- mild steroid scalp lotion application on scalp- herbal shampoo and... | |
What causes diaphoresis, vomiting and tachycardia after mitral valve repair?
My husband had mitral valve repair nearly 12months ago, shortly after the repair he suffered an episode which seen him collapse on the floor with diaphoresis, vomiting, dizziness and tachycardia. Since this episode he has suffered frequent si... | Hello , The most important aspect here is to rule out any transient arrhythmia . An ekg during the episode or longer ecg monitoring like 24 hour holter or loop recorder should be considered. Do discuss the same with your Doctor . Regards |
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