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What causes persistent coughing followed by vomiting? My 5 year old son has been coughing for a month. I ve taken him to the doctor twice. The first time he had an ear infection and was given medicine for 10 days. He has continued to cough the entire time. His cough is a loose cough and gets worse in the evening and e...
As you have mentioned in your history that your son has been coughing since month and gets worse in night, first of all I would suggest you to go for mantoux test or chest x-ray to rule out the possibility of tuberculosis as his symptoms are quite related to TB. Secondly, for his current problems you can give him syrup...
Q. Does chickenpox spread through breast milk? Hi doctor, I am 31 years old and a mother of 7 months old baby. Recently, I have got infected with herpes zoster virus on my back. It is a small patch above my waist. Doctor told me to stop breastfeeding for a week. But, my baby is exclusively breastfed till now and not t...
Hi. I can understand your concern. If you have chickenpox or herpes zoster virus infection and you are breastfeeding, then your baby does not get infected with the chickenpox virus through your breast milk. However, if you still have blisters on your skin, then it is possible your baby could develop chickenpox if they ...
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why? Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often...
Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online -->
What causes shortness of breath with abdominal pressure? Hy am a 26 year old male having a chronic problem with breathing since i was 16. It first started out as i woke up and went to baskteball practise,when i started runing i noticed i was getting short of breath like i was a heavy smoker or somth.Than came fatigue ...
Hello, Seems possible issue with diaphragm related pathology as hiatus hernia or else. It is suggested to consult in follow up with all reports available with you as attachment in the scanned copy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Stealing, aruguing, no friends, overweight, mood swings, difficulty holding on to a job. Thoughts? I have a question about my sisters lifelong behavior. My sister is 28 years old , has never been able to hold down a job without getting fired after a little while, she has never been a responsible adult , steals alot, ...
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe it is difficult to classify her into a disease, It may lead to a disease, may be the scizophrenia. otherwise it may lead to the depression, etc. I advise you to consult a psychalogist for diagnosis and treatment. ...
Suggest remedy for hair fall I am 22 years old,and hair falling is my problem. some days more than 100 nos are falling.I used oil , but not that much effect on my head.I don't have dandruff,but when I scratch my head some kind of semi liquid substance seen under my nail.I am become bald and it grow from two sides.how ...
Hi, I would recommend you to apply minoxidi on the affected areas of the scalp and take hair supplements like tablet follihair A. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
What causes sever pain on the upper middle and back while suffering from viral meningitis? Hi I am a male 32 years old, 183cm (6ft) 115Kg, I suffered from viral meningitis (swelling of the brain) and was prescribed 3 different stong pain medications, 1 Panadine Forte, 2 Tramadol 3 Endone, I was administeded a fair amo...
Thank you for the question. If there is no accompanying fever with back pain then it is not due to infection.Lie in hard bed, do hot fomentation, take tramadol 100mg BD and chloraxazone 500mg BD for 3-5 days.Get in touch with an orthopedist.It is unrelatedto liver pathology,however, to remove doubt...
Suggest treatment for scoliosis in tailbone and pinched sciatic nerve pain Hello Dr Mintz...i feel like i have hit the jackpot... i am 76 yrs of age...i have had very very bad back pain for several years now and has gone into my right hip and leg.. i have been going to a pain management dr who is one of the best in Lo...
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.I am sorry for the pain you have to undergo and your delicate situation of not being able to do a MRI because of Pacemaker Any how, there are still a lots of options available for you If a similar patient comes to me, I would do few clinical tests to determine the extent t...
Reason for bad taste in mouth and blisters on tongue? Hi there. I'm a healthy woman 40, I have a very bad taste in my mouth more noticeable in the lower left side like coming out of there. I have spent a lot of money in lab test and doctor visits they find nothing you know anything I can do? I have tried a lot of reme...
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you feel like bad taste in mouth , feeling blisters on tongue, feeling like hot , for this symptoms are like of Licken Planus , or it can be due to poor Oral hygiene also For this you should visit Dentist and go ...
Abdomen pain, acid reflux and diarrhea. Allergic to peanuts and soybeans. Should this be checked out? I have been having pains in the upper right area of my abdomen along with acid reflux and diarrhea. I generally eat healthy and I've noticed it is increased with foods that have high fat content. The only food allergi...
You are having gastritis or acid reflux problem which is simple to treat. Its better to check it with a physician.a simple prescription of ranitidine or azole group of drug can solve your problem.the duration of drug course wil be dealt by your consultant.in addition avoid having food rich in fat.hope you get a fast r...
Suggest treatment for stage IV lung cancer Hi All, My Father is suffering from Lung Cancer Stage IV - Non small cell due to which the cancer cells are spread over the lungs to other parts of the body. Due to this, my Father is suffering from severe pain in body parts, weekness and start loosing weight. Please suggest ...
Hello! I've read your concerns and feel sorry for your father. Lung Cancers commonly spreads to the bones -- which might be the cause of pain of your father. Stage IV lung cancers are treated by chemotherapy, to slow down and control the spread. Other symptoms such as pain will be relieved by analgesics. Weight lo...
Had total Hysterectomy for Ovarian cancer. Are there chances of cancer riveting back having high Ca125 values? i am 69, in 3/12 hs total hysterectomy for ovarian cancer stage 4, no complications now, feel great. had pelvic exam 10/22 everything was fine, except on 8/13 had a ca125 of 67, now on 10/22 had a ca125 leve...
Hello!Thank you for the query.Unfortunately cancer recurrence or metastases are possible especially in case of ovarian cancer. Ca125 level is used to monitor possible cancer regrow or metastases and as it gets higher, you should have it checked. The best way to do that is a CT and PET scan. You can not lower Ca125 leve...
Q. What can be the cure for itching in my private parts? Hello doctor, I am having problems with itching between buttocks on the backsides. The itching is sometimes below the testicles and around that area. I have many creams like Ring Guard, Itch Gaurd, Sapat lotion, etc. All this gave relief. But, after some weeks I...
Hello. I have gone through your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a dermatologist online -->
Black spots and pimples on the face. Need an effective cream sir,i am having lot of block spots and some of pimples too on my cheeks.1s i used PEARL fairness cream.by using that cream i got little bit of colour improved on my face but there is no benefit for black spots & pimples.can i use SKINLITE cream.i heard that ...
HiWelcome to HCMThe pimples or black spots on the face or body is a result of acne which is an infection of the sebaceous ducts and glands. The effective drug against them is isotretinoin in combination with erythromycin or doxycyclin. You can also apply melacare cream which have drastic effects within a week timeThank...
What is the treatment for severe lower back pain? i have low back pain my period last month was messed up i had light pink then brown discharge then i started spotting and it only lasted three days i am weak,moody,achey and tired and i have been running a low grade temp for a week straight it keeps going up and down i...
Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of infection leading to pain in lower back.Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.If no relief with medication then further investigation need to be done.I will advise y...
What causes numbness in the toes? Hello! I am 19 years old. Recently, I ve been getting random numbness in the middle toes on both of my feet. I ve also suffered from kidney stones for the last 7 years. Someone told me that problems in your kidneys can cause numbness in your toes... Could these things be related? I m ...
Hello, Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the kidney stones. In my opinion, a pinched nerve (tarsal tunnel syndrome) can cause this clinical situation. For this reason, I recommend performing nerve conduction studies. Other tests to consider would be : complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes for pos...
Treatment for teratozoospermia? My husband is 33 and just had a semen analysis. While his total sperm count is 135.7 his % of motility is 31. He is diagnosed with teratozoospermia ( good number of motile sperm are abnormally shaped. According to the WHO criteria the morphology indicate 7% normal form and the strict cr...
Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!Your husband might have varicocele. It is the dilation of the veins in the testis because of the abnormility in the veins of the testis. This is the most common cause of teratospermia in males.
What could lumps on the areola region suggest? hello I am 45 yrs old, the other day I notice I have a pea size, pus filled lump around my areola. I tried to squeeze it, much to painful, tried everything to get the fluid out with no success. I think it maybe a hair follicle or something along those lines but I can t he...
Hello and welcome to HCM,A painful pus filled lump around the areola could be a boil, folliculitis or inflammation of hair follicle.If you are lactating, then this could be related to lactation.However, a clinical assessment of the lesion is required.In case the pus filled lesion is small, it will respond to antibiotic...
What could cause pulse rate:85? am an 90 yr old woman. My pressure is usually 145/65. My pulse today is 85. I've been lax in taking my meds because of another health problem. I have started to take meds again yesterday , Will my pulse come back to normal or could my high pulse be a result of recent health problem that...
if u take meds then ur pulse will be normal in couple of days..just take ur meds on time.If u have someother infection going on then ur pulse can be high.just treat the cause.
Itchy throat, runny nose , itchy red areas in lower face, abdomen after eating crab. History of eating snow crab without any allergy. Guide Is it possible to be allergic to one type of crab and not to the other types? After eating the meat inside the bodies of a dungeness or blue crab (not sure which one) my throat ...
Hi! Thank you for your question. Yes, I believe that both are possible scenarios. There may be specific proteins that are produced by the particular crab - not produced by the other crab - that act as allergens to you. And it may also be possible that there are also allergens inside the crab body that you are also reac...
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 for pneumonia, vomiting and dizziness Hi my name is.Brent I was diagnosed with pneumonia Friday since I haven t been able to sleep due to vomiting and I m dizzy and the weirdest thang is if I touch a certain part of my neck or back I instantly feel sick if you can give me advice that would be great
Hey Brent,If you feeling low and drowsy with pneumonia then you must take appropriate antibiotics.If required might get admitted to get done i.v. treatment.
How can PTSD and anxiety be managed? Hi. I m 33 years old. I spent 10 years as a first-grade teacher in a private Christian school and was abruptly fired for crazy reasons like this one from a board member: We can t stand that our daughter likes her teacher better than she likes us. I was a very successful teacher whi...
Hello,For your PTSD and Anxiety symptoms, I will suggest you start tablet Paroxetine along with tablet Etizolam on regular basis.Also, start meditation in morning which helps you a lot to overcome your anxiety. Second thing, do not lose hope.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regar...
What causes a red spot that is growing from inside the thigh towards knee? Hi Dr!I woke up 2 days ago and took a shower, after exiting the shower i rubbed the inside of my thigh on something and felt some pain. I looked down at it and it looked to be a white head zit with a red circle about 1inch in diameter around it...
Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.From your description,most likely it is an insect bite reaction.You should seek medical help as early as possible,as it is getting progressed.You need to have tetanus toxoid,antibiotics,analgesics,and anti histaminics,and sometimes steroids.Your doctor will assess your condition and...
Is Indocap safe for treatment of back pain? HI I AM DINESH AGE-28 SUFFERING FROM SACROLITIES FROM LAST 4 YEAR ,THIS DESEASE MAKE ME AWRE ONLY WHEN I HAD ACCIDENT BY BIKE. AS PER DOCTOR ADVICE THIS CANT BE TREATED IN FULL MODE. I AM USING INDOCAP SR WHEN I FEEL LOWER BACK PAIN,PLEASE SUGGEST IS IT HARMFUL IF I WILL TAK...
Hello, This is an NSAID , long term use may lead to renal failure,peptic ulcer disease and pedal edema etc. So take only if pain is severe. You may use tramadol to relive pain which may have less side effects on kidney. I think I answered your questions still have queries please feel free to ask. Hope I have answered y...
Red lump on stomach, pain in testicles. Can it be cancer? Hello my name is frank I'm 23 years old. I have a red/purple lump on my stomach. Sticks out almost as big as a marble. It's like discolored with red and purple. Doesn't hurt at all. I can't really think of any side effects what's so ever. Maybe that when I sit ...
Hi and welcome to HCM. If this is there for 3 years thenit wont be malignant. It sounds to mi like haemangioma or any other subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma,fibroma or cyst.It can be surgically removed. Pain in testicles shouldnt be related to it.It can result from hernia or infection including STD. You can do ultras...
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion. Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it...
What is the remedy for lumps on my labia? Hi ive had these lumps on my labia with years now and only went about them, 2 years ago, the doctors werent sure so they took some of it off (biopsy)the results were (A portion of the skin is identified demonstrating the presence of focal lentiginous melanocytic hyperplasia an...
Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From the history, I would agree with your first doctor who suggested you to have it off and send for biopsy. The other doctor's opinion was anyways without seeing or examining the lesions, which can not be accepted clinically. The decision however has to be taken ...
Suggest isomil substitute for breast feeding child hi thr... my son is 2yrs old. name benjamin. he cant take any cow milk. but he s not lactose intolerance i guess. he juz cant take any protein.. so mim givng him isomil. isomil is causing him to hv flu wen he takes more than 4 times a day. is thr any substitute for it...
It might be time to stop breastfeeding, since there is hardly any nutritional benefit from it. Secondly, why isomil? Why not open dairy milk like the one from Nestle, for example? Why milk, in fact? If he is already two, he doesn't really need milk, as he should be on a full diet. Good luck to you and Ben.Best wishes,D...
Suggest treatment for fever , diarrhea and vomiting in a child my daughter had vomit this morning, and then my husband along with diarrhea not to long my other daughter star having a fever and they re all feel weak. we went to E.R then they draw some blood work to my husband and then they send us home. they check one ...
You all are suffering from food poisoning which is a self limiting disease.All of you should go for a short hospital stay for i.v. fluids so that dehydration can be corrected. Probably all of you have partaken some meal or drinks which was already contaminated with toxins of bacteria. Once the toxins are excreted by vo...
What is the reason of pain in cervix and lower back ? hi i have having some pain in my cervix and lower back , it feels like a period pain but i have had my period about 2 weeks ago ,i did miss a period in march , i have had pre cancer cells removed twice in the last 2 years , i dont understand what is going on , than...
Back pain with pain in the cervix region is a serious symptom.Please do not ignore. Get a complete gynec exam.An ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis region.A biopsy from the cerbix if anything suspicious.If you can eloberate on the pre cancer cell removal i can help better.RegardsDr.satyesh
Suggest treatment for sharp lower back pain A few days ago I was laying down and coughing and felt a sudden sharp pain in my lower back. It was feeling better up until this morning. Now, it hurts when I walk or move. The pain is now causing my hips to hurt. How should I take care of my back to make the pain go away?
yes you need to take good care of your back since you said you are having pain while coughing it might be chances of having PIVD you need to get your MRI done for your lower spine. and few thing you need to take care1-avoid forward bending2-avoid lifting heavy weights3-drink lot of water and have fibrous diet to avoid ...
Can i get pregnant after taking full treatment for TB? I am 26 year old. Had gone for TB PCR & it's Positive. I had taken AKT 4 for 1st 2months & R-cinex for remaing 4 month. now i want to conceive. Request you to advide me whether i gone for recheck the same or assume that it totally caured & i can start child planni...
better way to plan after 2 months means your AKTtreatment will be completed afterwards no fear of any side effects of drug
Is it possible to get pregnant without penetrative sex? heelloo..yesterday me and my bf had a sex...but we both r with clothes on..he wear a night suit and i have wear a dress..he rub his penis arond virgina .... i dnt know that he get the sperm or not...bur my underwear get wet..so is it possible that i might get pre...
Hi,If this sex play done during fertile period, there are all chances of having pregnancy as even few sperms entered into vagina might give rise pregnancy.Go for pregnancy test if you are late for 7-8 days.Ok and take care.
What causes bumps and patches on face and neck? I am taking zolpidem half everyday before I go to sleep. Now a dys I am getting allergy on my face a lot .it starts from lot of bumps on my face and after 4/5 days it spreads on my face like burning skin or pâtches that kind skin also stay 4/6 days and then it s starter ...
Hi Dear , As per your query you have bumps and patches on face and neck from last 4-5 days . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like contact dermatitis , skin infection , eczema, bug bite and other medical condition . I would suggest you to stop using any cosmetic product , only apply pet...
What causes vertigo and swollen legs post Ziac withdrawal? I quit taking ziac (lowest dose), blood pressure pill, one week ago. I tapered down by taking it every other day for one week. Stopped last Thursday. I was on pill for 9 months. I stopped due to having fatigue, low pulse 38-50 when resting, 32-48 when sleeping...
Hi, The underlying cause of vertigo is a matter of concern and it has to be treated. Most of the time, vertigo could be due to vestibular dysfunction and it can be managed with Betahistine tablet. The swelling has to be ruled out w.r.t. renal disease or cardiovascular events. The given reading of pulse and blood pressu...
What could be the cause of pain in cheeks? i ve pain in left check,,little uneasy,while pressing left i feel comfortable.this uneasy not much with big trouble just slightly something wrong g going on that i experinced.what is this infact is it harmfull?i went lab two times a year fo blood chech whether any problem in ...
Pain in cheek comes when there is a pressure on fascial nerve of same side or when the muscles are tired and weak. In your case you have only light uneasy feeling and that is also only on one side cheek not on same side eyebrow and lip as well chin area that means it can not be related with fascial nerve, so that means...
What causes swollen lymph nodes in armpit and neck? My lymph node in my armpit is slightly swollen, as well as the one on the left side of my neck, the on in my armpit has been there for about a month, it doesnt really hurt, it jist bothers me, its only about the size of a dime or so, what could be causing this?
Hello, The swollen lymph nodes are suggestive of an infection in the head and neck area. This can be related to diseases like lymphoma also. You need to get an FNAC of the nodes done to find the exact cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, O...
How can migraine symptoms, breathlessness, chest pain and tightness be treated? I dont think my doctor is correct so I would like to get more additional advice. I had a traumatic car accident in 2006 and suffered from a completely crushed pelvis and left foot. I was diagnosed with MVP as well from taking over the coun...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have given. Possibility of stress, anxiety and panic disorder is more likely for all your symptoms. Chest tightness, pain, shortness of breath, migraine like headache etc are characteristic symptoms ...
Suggest natural treatment for painful piles Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am suffering piles from since last 8 year please write here what is the natural treatment for piles my piles is very painful and blooding can you write me immediately I am waiting for your answ...
Thank you for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that you are suffering from piles. Piles are also known as external hemorrhoids. These are veins that are enlarged around the rectum. hey are caused from straining and pushing with having bowel movements. Once they are present I strongly recommend that you use either stool...
Abnormal d dimer test. What are the chances of it being a blood clot or worse? Hello, Today I received results from a d dimer test that came out at .58 (.4 being normal). What are the chances of it being a blood clot or worse? I read that this may be an indicator for something severe like cancer? Can the levels of d d...
Hello and thank you for sending your question.We use the d-dimer Test as a guide if we have clinical suspicion for a possible blood clot. In your case there must have been some reason which caused your doctor to order this blood test. I imagine your doctor has considered other testing for blood clots such as ultrasound...
Suggest treatment for pin worms in stool Hi. i noticed i had maybe 6-7 pinworms in my poop last night.i could bareley sleep tonight feeling they ate me from the inside.I m a shy teenager and telling my mom this will be embarrasing.So i was wondering if it will go away if i clean my hands and change bedsheets.Or do i h...
Hi,You have to go for one course of anti-worm treatment like Albendazole after consulting your doctor.After medicine within some time you will be free of worms.To prevent recurrence keep your nails well cut, wash your hands after coming from out side, avoid touching of rusted and mixed with dusty things.Nothing to worr...
Suggest home remedy for a dark patch on the chest Hi,I'm a 19 year old male. A dark patch started to appear on my chest during my early teens. The patch was not present during birth. There is no abnormal pain/sensation when the patch is touched. It looks like the rest of the skin except for a darker color. Because...
Hi It could be just a freckle.apply creams like clindamycin or salicylic acid.don't rub it much.cosmetic laser treatments like selective melanocyte ablation is promiing these days.consult your dermatologist for further queries.Always observe for any change in size or color or tenderness and if present report immediatel...
Unable to conceive, hypothyroidism, APS. Taking folvite, aspirin. Treatment for infertility? I am 32 yrs old and had 2 miscarriages in two years. I am diagnosed with APS and now inspite of trying from past 5 months i am unable to conceive. I have hypotyhroidism but have regular periods. Now i am just worried if my tub...
Dear user, welcome to healthcare magic.Five months are not enough to say that you are late and need evaluation.You may stay for up to one whole year.But as you are 32 and you are anxious, if you were my patient I would suggest waiting for only three more months during which you have intercourse at ovulation days (11, 1...
What causes red spots over a baby's entire body? my 15th month old baby has red spots all over her boy and even her face. Some spots are bigger than the other. The bigger one which are about 5-10 in numbers are itchy. She had measles last month so what could this be? She has no fever ad no dramatic changes in her beha...
The rashes could be due to some allergic reaction or due to some viral infection. Measles is one such viral infection. To comment on what exactly it is due to, a clinical examination is necessary.
What causes awful taste in mouth after having all top teeth's removed and dentures put in? Hello. The 19th of December I got all my top teeth removed and got immediate dentures put in. Just this past week, I have been having this awful taste in my mouth. I take out my denture and there is brownish liquid in my denture...
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. The denture should be evaluated after 10 days of the removal of the teeth. then the work started to have the moulds done and denture prepared, it should not be kept immediately. The removable dentures should be removed daily, and kept se...
What is causing stomach pain? today after being in 90* heat off & on for 7+ hours (w/ some 30 min - 1 hr rests about 3 times), I ate a big italian meal & came home. Withing 45 minutes of finishing eating, while home; I was having stomach pains --- Couldn't go to bathroom, but felt nauseous & sick....eventually threw ...
HI.Thanks for your query.Yes, this looks to be due to heat exhaustion.Due to increased core temperature of the body all the system do get altered response. The Homeostasis ( natural body mechanism to balance the body against such challenges) gets disturbed and one gets , what you suffered from.In such conditions to red...
Q. Use of teeth whitening strips caused a burning sensation. Why? Hello doctor,I have braces. Sometimes, I use whitening strips. Recently, it has caused a sharp burning feeling. Do I have a cavity?
Hello. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a dentist online -->
Is there a non surgical method to remove tumors? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi, I was told I may have mycosis fungoides, and wonder if I can still have any surgeries with this? I was told if you get open up , it make cancer spread. Also, I have a lot of fatty tumors...
Hellomultiple swellings on body can be dermatoids, lipomas etc. which are benign tumors and may need obeservation without any treatment unless they increase in size and cause trouble like pain, bleeding, ulceration etc. As you told your diagnosis of mycosis fungoides is not confirmed. You can show it to surgeon and con...
Arm numbness, taken Plan B, started period early Hello. i m 18. i took a plan b pill two weeks ago and for a week ive been having really bad side effects. But those are fading now and i started my period a little early. As soon as i thought i was getting better, my left arm started to get numb ever since last night. I...
although blood clot and heart attack are possibilities they would be extremely uncommon at your age. it is much more likely that you have nerve compression from the hormonal pill's swelling side effects but if you smoke cigarettes and have a history of migraine blood vessel disease is a possibility. if it is bothering...
What is the reason for severe shaking of whole body and chills ? 3 AM I WOKE UP WITH SEVER SHAKING OF MY WHOLE BODY AND CHILLS,,IT WENT ON FOR 30 MIN...THEN I TOOK A PM PILL (FOR PAIN AND SLEEP...IN 15 MIN. IT WENT AWAY THIS MORNING I HAD A VERY SLIGHT TOUCH. I FELL AND HIT MY HEAD ABOUR 2 MONTHS AGO AND THEY TOOK ME ...
It doesn't seem a kind of seizure, could be some infection having chills n pain. Have you doctors checked for any blood test for MP or anything else.
Suggest balanced diet for infants Hello, my 1 year 9 months old boy looks too lean; he stools like 3-4 times a day, normal stool not watery. he doesnt eat mcuh but he is a very active kid so i fear he burns too much calories faster than he adds them. what s your take on this? and what do you think is balanced diet for...
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry. You should give child following food items - egg daily - full cream milk - butter should be added in every meal. - pulses, soyabeen should be given more. - non vegetarian diet should also be ...
Suggest treatment to grow mustache and beard i don't hv moustaches & beards . My age is 26. Wat should i do?? My frnds tease me everyday. My father, younger brother have already moustaches & beards. To which specialist i should consult? Plz give me detailed description..... wat sould i do???? Do u know any specialist ...
Hi, If there is no visible skin condition, no need to worry. It's a genetic issue. Yes, there are few cosmetology clinics available in Banglore (you can google it ). Share pictures for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologis...
Suggest treatment for candida over growth infection symptoms I SEEM TO ALWAYS BE TIRED AND FOGGY HEADED FOR YEARS NOW MY DOCTOR HAS GIVEN ME EVERY BLOOD TEST KNOWN TO MEDICINE AND ALL ARE PERFECT. I HAVE BEEN HEARING ALOT ABOUT CANDIDA OVERGROWTH AND IT MAKES YOU TIRED ALL THE TIME .. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET RID OF CANDI...
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.Candida infection requires antifungal medication.Fluconazole tablet 150 mg alternate day, and pantoprazole half hour before meal can help you treat infections.Candida infection may hav...
Can medicines cause recurring cough medicines ? I was researching side effects of the medication I take cause I am having coughing episodes very often. It starts with a tickling sensation in my throat and then I sneeze. The coughing can last up to 10 minutes. I am taking enalapril, dializiam, and montekaulast ( generi...
Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:1. Enalapril induced cough.Under such condition, kindly consult your treating Doctor and discuss regarding change of the medication.Your symptoms will be relieved with that.2. Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X...
Can Nexium Astrazeneca help with stomach pain? last week i ate corn beef and then sudden my stomach is paining till now but no vomits and i went hospital the doctor said i got an acid will i used (NEXIUM ASTRAZENECA 40 MG ) which dotor been given but no works with that medicine ( it seems wanting to go to toilet for s...
HIGreetings from Dr.Divakara.PThanks for posting your query. It seems like you have been diagnosed with Acute Gastritis and the doctor have given Nexium for that. But what I feel is i addition to gastritis you have Indigestion because of which you are getting Intestinal spasm . Hence you require Digestive medic...
Can pregnancy occur despite getting periods? hi doc,i take cerazette oral pills,my obgyn gave me this prescription bec i am breastfeeding.i finished the 28tablet last sat may 5,me and my husband decided to stop it.i start this pill april 8 and i had my period on april23.so it means i not pregnant bec i had already my ...
Hello,Menses are the sure sign if you are not pregnant, but sometimes spotting occurs during pregnancy which is mistaken for menses by the patients. First make sure that you had menses or spotting. If you had menses then you are not pregnant but if you had spotting then there are chances of pregnancy. In my suggestion,...
What are the symptoms of throat cancer? I have had a sore throat for a few months, its only sore on left side and its not painful. Its more of a discomfort and it feels like I have something stuck in my throat. I also feel like I have dry mouth and sticky spit. I when to the doctor yesterday and he said my throat look...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. SYMPTOMS OF THROAT CANCER INCLUDE PERSISTENT HOARSENESS OF VOICE, CHANGE IN VOICE OR DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING. YOU MUST MEET A SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST OR A MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST FOR FIBRE OPTIC ENDOSCOPY. Hope I have answered your q...
What causes penile discharge? I have whitish , painless discharge from my penis. I began to see the discharge after an intercourse with my girl friend. We both tested negative for Gonorhea and Chlamydia . We were given anti biotics and discharge cleared of. But we hard sex again and I began to see the discharge ag...
Thanks for contacting HCM with your heath care questions.I am sorry to hear that you continue to have a whitish discharge from you penis after having been treated for either chlamydia or Gonorrhea. is this discharge there just after having sex or is this discharge present throughout the day. If it is just after having ...
Can after antibiotics for tonsillitis the child of 2 and half year get strep? my 2 1/2 year old has been on cefzin for 3 days being treated for tonsillitiis. the last day and a half she has been very grumpy, like she doesnt feel good. is there a possibility she could still get strep like her sister had, even while she...
Hi...it depends on the antibiotic she is on. All antibiotics do not have action against streptococci. So If there is a point of contact with another kid who is having strep sore throat there is theoretically a possibility that she can get strep sore throat or pharyngitis.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Reason for tingling pain in the chest with hair fall, internal fatigue and heaviness hello sir I am 22 yr old male, height 6 ft, and weight 96 kg ... actually i have been feeling a tingling, pain, and stretchness just in middle of my chest for last one and half year between every 2 or 3 month....some time it hurts a l...
The pain appears to be musculoskeletal in nature ie belonging to the muscles, bones and other connective tissue. But combined with weight loss, loss of muscle mass and hair fall you should not neglect it. You should consult a rheumatologist who will examine you in detail, get necessary investigations done and treat you...
Suggest treatment for lymph node on neck Hi I have large lymph node on the left side of neck. Actually I had same problem one months ago which doctor prescribed me antibiotic ( cefixime) after taking antibiotic the lymph node start to get smaller but again (from 2 weeks ago it become large again). Also I have positive...
HelloIt seems from the history that you are having enlargement of the lymph node on the neck.This is usually seen in inflammations or infections in the drainage area, in your case in face. The treatment is by use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.But in chronic cases involving the lymph nodes of neck other cau...
How long it takes to excrete hydrocodone for system if taken for extended period? if i were to take hydrocodone for an extended period. lets say two to three weeks. build up a tollerance to roughly 50 to 80 milligrams would if build up in my system or liver and take longer then the standard 3 to 7 days to be excreted ...
Hello, Hydrocodone will take a day to eliminate from the blood, 12-36 hrs to eliminate from saliva, up to 4 days to clear the urine and up to 90 days from hair after the last dose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Can cyst in abdomen be causing severe pain? What is the meaning of angiomyolipoma? I have had pain in my upper adbomen for several weeks, I had an ultra sound today it states. "A 12mm non-shadowing hyperchoic focus is noted in the midpole renal cortex laterally. This may represent a small angiomyolipoma. There is also...
hi; this could be a possibility of pain due to this. I suggest you to see a surgeon or a gastroenterolgist to look into other causes of pain.
What sugar levels are considered normal? I was recently told that my blood sugar was almost borderline high? I am wondering what is normal range. It was not a fasting blood sugar test and they didn t even ask me when I had eaten. I don t know how they could know it was high. I had eaten within 2 hours of the blood dra...
Hello, If your blood glucose is 119 mg, within 2 hours of taking food, it is unlikely to be a problematic situation. I am giving the criteria for deciding whether some one has diabetes or not :1)Normal : FBG 70 - 110 mg, PPBG: 2) Pre-diabetes : FBG: 108 to 125 mg, PP:141 to 199 mg, HbA1c%:5.9 to 6.4.3)Diabetes: FBG: 12...
Suggest remedy for foul smelling lump on neck I have a lump on my neck i've had it for couple of years and when you squeeze it stuff comes out in a wiggly line and it smells like feet is it a blocked sweat pore and how do I get rid for good? I am 42 female, my mum used to have an enormous one on her back
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged cervical lymphnode. It can be due to tuberculosis or abscess formation or some some inflammatory cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you s...
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 ...
What causes a lump on the penis in a child? Hi doctor, my four year old son has a lump on his penis, it doesn,t have any kind of head on it, but looks as a cyst under the skin would. He is unwell at the moment with cough and cold, also has an infected thyroglossal cyst, which so far has survived 3 courses of antibioti...
hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.The white lump is made up of the cells that once attached his foreskin to his glans. As new cells form on the glans and the foreskin's inside fold, old cells form "pockets" that eventually work their way to the tip of the foreskin, where they can simply be wiped...
Is it safe to continue Ducray, Anastim and trichoton forte for thinning of hair? Hello !! Im a 19 year old girl having the problem of thin hair frm past three yrs.. recently iv started using ducray anastim nd tab trichoton forte after consultation... my query is that is it safe for me to continue wid d treatment nd i...
Hi and welcome to HCMFor your hair fall and thinning, do continue the treatment advised regularly as they are good options for you. You must keep in mind that it takes a few months to see good results and for new hair growth to appear. Regular treatment is necessary. You can also use Anaphase shampoo or Renocia shampoo...
Suggest diet plans while having non functioning gall bladder Hi, I am having gall bladder problems and have been diagnosed with a non-functioning gall bladder causing me discomfort and pain; symptoms, chest pains, nausea and upset stomach. Please tell me a list of foods I may have to avoid as much discomfort as possib...
thanks for your consultation at HCM !! I have gone through your case and being your physcian i completely understands your health concerns.. As far as dietry restrictions are concerned my advise to you is to avoid fatty meals along with fast foods. But it will temporarily lessen your symptoms and you should treat...
Suggest remedy for pain in foot My 5 year old rolled her foot about 3 weeks ago and every once in awhile she complains it hurts. Yesterday she jumped into a kiddie pool and twisted it again and says it hurts on top. Yesterday she wouldn t put any weight on it and cried it hurt. Today she is walking but limping. She st...
Hi,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.I know that you are very concerned about your child but don’t worry.You should do an X ray to rule out fracture. If there is no fracture in X ray, then you should apply pain reliever spray and give more rest to child. I hope this will help you.Wishing your child good health.If you have...
Can consumption of 10 ibuprofen a day for toothache, be harmful? I'm 38, weigh 70 kg, and have been having quite severe toothache. I'm working on fixing that (i.e. dentist), but due to severe fear haven't been able to get myself to go yet.I've been treating this toothache with a combination of paracetamol 500mg (somet...
Thanks for asking.Painkillers can cause you a stomach upsate if taken in large no. Kindly consult your dentist immediately because you are bearing more pain rather than caused by dental procedures.A simple 10min visit can save you from painkillers.Meanwhile shift to Tab. Ketorol DT .Its a powerful painkiller comparitiv...
Asthmatic. What could be cause of dizziness after finishing pack of sol medrol steroids? I have asthma-just finished a 6 day dose pack of sol medral steroids a yesterday and I am recovering from bronchial asthma with that being said I am very shaky all over to the point of not able to stand up for long due to this---a...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are a known case of asthma, your doctor has prescribed this medicine to control your symptoms because of the spasm of the respiratory bronchioles.Sol medrol decreases your immune system's response to allergic reaction.You may experience withdrawal symptoms such as weakness, weight loss, naus...
Suggest treatment for frequent urination , diarrhea and lower abdominal pain I have increased urination regularly. Ive been getting nauseous and throwing up randomly for a few weeks now. And today i got heat flash and i was dizzy but also cold and clammy all while having diarrhea, lower stomach pain and throwing up. L...
Hi.Thank for your query.Read and understood your concerns.Noted your history which is suggestive of mixed infection of the urinary tract as well as intestinal tract. Most of the medicines are equally effective in both the infections like oflaxacin or cefixime. Consult your Doctor for clinical evaluation, examination an...
Suggest treatment for itchy rashes all over the torso, feet and arms I have developed an extensive rash all over my torso and arms and tops of feet. It started slowly but over the pas week has progressed and it s very itchy. I have not changed detergent, soap, etc. This started 7 days ago and doesn t seem to be gettin...
Hi. You could be suffering from Allergic contact dermatitis or Drug induced hypersensitivity reaction. Make sure that the rash is not due any chemicals such as dyes, detergents etc. Also, you should make sure that the rash is not due to any drug that you have taken recently. But there are other possible diagnoses such ...
What causes shortness of breath while walking? I had a pacemaker implanted several months ago. I’m trying to increase my activity level, but find myself huffing and puffing when I walk, and my legs feel like bags of cement when I walk and climb stairs. Am I just that out of shape or is this more concerning?
Hi, With the pacemaker you can not work hard or increase the activity else you would experience the symptom that is being stated here for sure, if you have not checked the battery of pacemaker then it is better to check it this, leg symptoms may not be related with pacemaker but it is matter of concern because it could...
How is seizure disorder treated and which hospital can I get treatment from ? i am suffring from sezier disorder (NCC). HOW COULD I GET TREETMENT FROM YOUR HOSPITAL
hello and welcome to healthcare magic. if you are a diagnosed case of seizure disorder then it is better you consult a neurologist and take antiepileptic medicine regularly and get an EEG done. take care.
What to do for severe pain in the tooth? yesterday i had a n extremly bad toothache, and during the course of the day im would have condumed about 20-25 Nurofen Plus pain killers. This morning i went to the dentis, and had the tooth extracted, which was also painful. Now after working all day i feeel like i have been ...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain and fever could be secondary to the infection. Do not take so many tablets it will result in adverse effects like nausea, vomitting, restlessness, drowsiness. without consulting the physician do not take any medicines. You should take a course of antibiotic...
What causes high IGM results? My gyno just told me the results of my HSV test. They were HSV IGM I/II combination 1.05 (equivocal), HSV I IGG 0.91, HSV 2 IGG 0.91. I haven t noticed any symptoms and my doctor told me it s probably a false positive and to get retested. I just don t understand why the IGM results would ...
Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you some times false positive results may come with such a test. So do not worry get retested your self. Also the result is equivocal means it's neither positive nor negative. So do not worry and get your self retested. If you have...
Q. My friend's father is in a coma after a road accident. What is the prognosis? Hi doctor, I need some help with the prognosis of my friend's father, who is in a coma due to a road accident, while he was on a bike. He is 76 years old, and his heart stopped, which was resuscitated after some time. His coma score is mi...
Hi. I have seen all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please do write back with more doubts. Praying for a quick recovery of the patient. Regards. For more information consult a radiologist online -->
What causes concentration deviation? I m having trouble focusing and concentrating on important things like things my babies pediatrician tell me about my baby I find myself thinking about other things while they are talking to me. I find that my my mind wanders all the time i listen to people when they are talking to...
Thank you for your mail.It seems your concentration is impaired and if it really interfering in your day to day life ,it is not normal. If I am your treating doctor I would rule out the possibility of Generalized anxiety disorder,OCD and depression first.I would also like to find out the stressors. Meanwhile,I woul...
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 ...
Suggest remedy for dandruff and hair fall I have been facing the problem of dandruff and hair fall quite some time now. The dandruff is dry and itchy. The scalp gets flaky and chapped. On scratching the skin of scalp gets peeled. With extreme peeling its leads to redness and gets swollen. The dandruff also spreads to ...
Hello dear,Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:1. Environmental factors2. Stress3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine, etc.Management includes:1. Treating the underlying cause2. Avoidance of stress3. Dietary mod...
Why did the semen analysis showed no sperms detected? Hi Doctor, I am 32 and I have been taking prednisolone, starting from 40 mg then tapering gradually, for over an year (last dose taken in July-11). Recently I underwent a semen analysis. In this test there were no sperms detected and there were 30-35 puss cells. I ...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.1. The decrease in sperm count can be a side effect of steroid treatment.2. You have not mentioned but are taking treatment with steroids for 1 year and this is a long duration.3. If you have 3 children then there is no need to be afraid of infertility and your family is complete.4. Pus cells c...
How to get rid of the pain in both lower and upper back? To whom this may concern, My fiancé experiences severe ( on a scale of 1-10; its a 9) pain that can be debilitating at times. He has had a surgical procedure done due to a herniated disk. He experiences pain in both upper and lower back, stiffness, sharp pain in...
Hi Jennifer. Your Fiancee had back surgery following which he experiences severe pain from rib cage down to hamstrings upto leg and stiffness in the back. Yes This pain is called Sciatica. With H/O Disc Surgery , In my opinion , I would like to start Pain killers, Muscle Relaxants and Physiotherapy for 10-15 days . If ...
Is there a chance of pregnancy after taking unwanted 72? I had unprotected sex with my bf on 8 Jan after my period . actually I don't know whether he ejaculated in there.but for precaution I took unwanted 72 within 1 hr,is there chance of my pregnancy???please tell me. My periods are generally late by 1_2 days
Hello,You did unprotected sex on SAFE time (just after period) and took Unwanted 72 within first 1 hr, which will give more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy. Your chance of pregnancy is EXTREMELY LOW or RARE.You will get a withdrawal bleeding within 5-7 days due to effect of the pill. It is quite NORMAL a...
Can chemotherapy be continued after suffering a stroke? My mother suffered several ischemic strokes over the past 5 days. They have not detected anything in the heart or arteries and are assuming hypercoagulation was the source of the strokes. She has metastatic pancreatic cancer and has tried several courses of chemo...
Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your mother's symptoms and agree that hyper coagulability due to cancer could be the cause of stroke.Aspirin tablets would be helpful in preventing ischemic strokes in future.She would also be able to continue her chemotherapy for cancer, along with aspirin.I hope my ans...
What causes pain below the belly button? Hi for the past few days about three, I have been getting little pains like an inch below my belly button when I stretch while standing, at work when I m making drinks, pumping movements, and at home when laying down..also I m on my period have been for 4 days.is this anything ...
Your symptoms suggesting muscular origin of your pain. Need some nsaids. Take diclofenac sodium 50mg two times a day for 2days along with rantac 150mg twice daily for 2days. If it is not relieved consultant nearby general physician.
What is the treatment for dizziness and stomach pain? I'm a 19 year old girlsymptoms dizzy like i have am going to fall over and hard to see where i'm going, stomach pains sometime cramps and my stomach is always turning, peeing way more then i usually do, also i got my period but it was just one day then it was real ...
Hi there. Thank you for contacting us. Most likely the dizziness is caused by low blood pressure or low blood sugar. Frequent urination could mean that you may be pregnant. Please take a home pregnancy test to find out. If you are pregnant, please see an OB/GYN as soon as possible. You can still get your period when yo...
What treatment is best for spondylytis ? i am having chronic back pain since 6 year due to spondolythesis .none of the treatment worked for me .
I would suggest you to try with Acupuncture or Acupressure treatment for your spondylolisthesis. Acupuncture or Acupressure are proven therapies in addressing pain management, especially related to back and neck. Do approach a qualified and registered Doctor who administers it. Along with this you need to integrate Yo...
Suggest remedy for a hard, painless knot at the base of my thumb I have a very hard, painless knot on the base of my thumb where it meets my palm. It is about the size of a pea and it has gotten bigger since I first noticed it about 5 months ago. You can actually see it pushing out against the skin. Just wondering if ...
Welcome to Health care magic.1.There is no remedy for this kind of lesions other than small incision and drainage the collection followed by a antibiotic treatment. If the lesion causing discomfort or pressure effect.2.The history suggest - its a ganglion cyst, pain less hard slow growing from the joint area.3.Other po...
Q. My x-ray report shows that I have lumbar spondylosis. Do I have to get an MRI? Hi doctor, I have a pain in my back, and the local doctor says that L3 might have collapsed. I can walk and do day to day activities. My x-ray report says I have lumbar spondylosis. And osteophytes are seen with sclerosis in lumber verte...
Hello. I do not have all the information here but will try and explain. From you description, you do not seem to have any leg symptoms, like sciatica like pain or lumbar canal stenosis. You also have not mentioned about any night symptoms, weight loss, appetite loss, fever, sweats, etc. You have not indicated the degre...
TTC. Problem with follicle growth. Suggested CCQ 50 mg. Follicle study scan shows left ovary follicle size 10mm, right 8 mm. Next treatment? Hi doctor,I am 30 years old married lady.I have problem with PCOs.We are plannning for baby from last few months but no luck and now undergoing the treatement.I have problem ...
hi..you are trying for conception and have used ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate.. and your follicle size is not upto the mark, it should grow atleast 18mm for using drugs for follicle rupture..you have tried only one cycle with clomiphene, you can try 2 more cycles with clomiphene with increased doses, see ...
Can i go to school while I suffer from typhoid? I have a typhoid fever, 16 years of age, 65kg, 5 2 ft....can i go to school even though i have typhoid fever? can i take a bath? Last time I took a bath, it was very very cold, often time I experience chills, and small red spots appeared today in my arms.
Hi....you can go to school but do good hand washing frequently. You can take a bath. While there's fever its usual to feel some chillness while bathing. Don't worry about it. Appearance of red spots is also common during Typhoid in fair skinned people.Regards- Dr. Sumanth
Q. Why am I getting severe headache lasting for 15 to 40 minutes? Hello doctor, I have got a headache two to three times also during the night once or twice. The pain is severe and only in my right temple. The pain lasts for 15 to 40 or so minutes. Pain pills do not work at all. It is not a throbbing pain.
Hi. The kind of headache you have could be either a cluster headache or a migraine from the description you provided. However, if it is accompanied by other symptoms, like vomiting or neck stiffness or feeling dizzy or visual disturbances then it needs to be further assessed for any underlying pathology. A cluster hea...
What causes unusual twitching in legs and arms? Hello I am worrying franticall about unusual twitching in my legs and occasionally my arms too. I notice it more at night when I m trying to go to sleep, but have also started to notice it through the day a little as well. Is this because it s on my mind a lot and perhap...
Hello,It is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests in order to investigate on the possible cause underlying your complaints:- Complete blood count or anemia- Vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency- Blood electrolytes- Nerve conduction st...
Suggest treatment for fever and body twitches in a child My 16 month old has had a fever all day but tonight it reached 104.9 at one point and is now 102.9 after tylenol and advil (after nurse friends suggestion). His cheeks are very rosey. We brought him to a doctor at 6pm tonight and they said he was Strep throat an...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it...
What causes a bubble like feeling in heart after a heart surgery? My daughter had a coil inserted in her heart to repair a hole in the heart.....all has been fine and we have been for regular checks....she is now 14 and says she is occasionally feeling a Bubble like feeling in her heart...is this something we should w...
Hi.... this is a very unusual symptom which you are quoting after heart surgery. I strongly feel that it could be her feeling after the surgery and not a true symptom because this is not fitting into any known clinical disorder after the heart surgery. But to be on the safe side I suggest you get in touch with her card...
How to treat jaundice in 1 month old? Hi Doctor, I'm Aike (22) from Indonesia. I have 3 questions related to the condition of my baby niece (1 month 17 days). 1. Is it normal for a baby to be yellow (Jaudince) for more than 1 month? I read on article yesterday that having Jaudince for more than 14 days can harm the ba...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, answers to your queries are,1. No , it is not normal for 1.5 month baby to have jaundice . What is total serum bilirubin, direct and indirect component , other liver function tests, colour of stool, other tests like G6PD, Thyroid profil ? If every other...
What does Spinal MRI report findings suggest? I have an MRI which states severe disc desiccation of L3 L4 with a 6 mm central broad based disc bulge & mild facet arthrosis & causing mild central canal stenosis as well as moderate right sided subarticular recess stenosis. Moderate to severe left sided & moderate right ...
MRI report suggest significant disc bulge and degenerative changes causing compression on spinal cord and nerve roots.if you not get relieved after microdiscectomy and such MRI changes are persisting after surgery, you may require further surgery- vertebroplasty