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What could cause a small eraser sized red spot appearing on shoulder?
a small pencil eraser-sized pinkish/red spot has appeared on my shoulder in the past few days. It is slightly raised. Can skin cancer appear overnight? Or, would a rash or skin reaction to something else seem likely? I am taking Ciprofloxacin and have tried to stay out of the sun but have had some exposure. | HelloWelcome to HealthcaremagicThank you for providing the brief history.As this might not be a skin cancer so please relax as there is no indicative symptoms of the skin cancer. For clearing doubt for now doing blood test will be good to clear your doubts Sometimes red spots, white spots are just a change in physiological functions of the body and no where related to the skin cancer.Regards | |
High fever, cough, runny nose, clear mucus with blood, sweating, asthma, giving nebulizer. Can give mucinex and advil?
My 7 year old has had a high fever - ranging from 101-103.5 since Thursday. He has a cough and runny/ stuffy nose. When he blows his nose, clear mucus with blood is coming out (that started today). Thought the fever broke last night, as he was sweating...( reached 103.5 last night), but today he is back up to 102. Does he need to go see the doctor or is this a cold? Also....FYI he has asthma , so we have been giving him the nebulizer when needed. One other thing, can you give mucinex and advil (for the fever) at the same time? | YES THERE IS NO INTERACTION SYOU CAN ADD ACCORDING TO NEED I THINK YOUMUST CONSULT DOCTOR AS THESE ARE ALLERGIES AND CAN BE SOLVED BY PHYSICAL EXAMINATIO NOT BY IMAGINATIONS | |
What can be the cause of stomach pain?
Hi, for the past couple of days i have been getting really bad stomach aches in the evening that last til late in the morning, pepto doesn t work, beano, tums, the only temp and i do mean temp is gingerale. and this sounds wierd but when i eat sour items the pain seems to subside. | Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to eat from outside like fried, oily, or fast food, as intestinal infections could creep in through these and also in some the intestinal mucosa is sensitive to some of the components of these food resulting in such symptoms of yours. I would advise you to get your stool tested for ova and cyst, and get it treated if positive. Apart from this, you should go for more of roughage and enough liquids in your diet. Also a regular exercise might help you to a great extent. Till then, you could go for a proton pump inhibitor drug along with a probiotic. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
How can erectile dysfunction post excessive masturbation be treated?
Hi Doctor, I m 30 years old male from India. Currently I m residing in one of the gulf countries working here as en Engineer. I had a habit of masturbation from the last more than 10 years. But after coming to gulf I was very much active in this activity from the last 3 years. Now I m facing with a problem of erection dysfunction in my penis. My penis size is significantly small and its looking very weak. What is your advice, is it curable and for your information I m unmarried. | HelloThere are many causes for erectile dysfunction but masturbation is not one of them. It can be treated with medications like viagra, but the first thing you need to do is to try and find the cause.See a doctor and get some testing done to check for thyroid disorder and diabetes.You also will need exam and tests to check your genitals and prostate.See a doctor soonRegards | |
Q. What causes missed period with negative UPT?
Hello doctor, My partner missed her period. We have done home pregnancy tests which showed negative. She does not have any pregnancy symptoms either. What may be the reason of her missed period? | Hello. Kindly note that we cannot rule out pregnancy still so wait for another 4 days and do urine pregnancy test again. Were her periods regular before? Does she have any medical illness like fever in last week? Any stress? Any thyroid problem? Any mild bleeding per vaginum? So kindly answer above questions so that I can help you more. | |
How to treat a circular rash in the arm causing itching?
hi I have a rash on my right forearm that is in a circular shape red and has a tiny pin hole on one part of the circle at first it sting like it was skin cancer bit when I scratched it a circle appeared? not sure if it is a ring worm or not had a similar thing 6 months ago on shoulder two days ago had itchy bottom can u help or suggest any treatments? | Hello,Thanks for the query,You might have developed fungal infection.Your description matches with that.Usually fungal infections are itchy and recurrent.Please get a KOH mount done,This can confirm the fungal etiology.Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.Treatment must be continued for at least a month to prevent recurrance.Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Let me know if you have any other doubt.you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. you a good health.Thank you | |
What treatment is suggested for panic attacks due to asthma ?
hi my names Annelise, age 26,I ve noticed recently my panic attacks happen when I have a bath is this common? and what can I do to control it as I live on my own and end up having to use my pump as I suffer from asthma as well and sometimes call the ambulance as I can t control it? please could u help? thanks | Hello,Welcome to HCM,It seems that you may be allergic to the detergents or fumes of the water, these can be a triggering factor for your symptoms. The triggering factors may stimulate the mast cell to release histamine which may leads to all these symptoms.I would suggest you to test for absolute eosinophil count which will helps to confirm the presence of allergic reactions in the body. You can test for the different detergents and the smoke by patch test which helps to identify the allergen causing these symptoms.By identifying the allergen you can avoid them or you can go for immunotherapy, which will helps to control the symptoms.Thank you. | |
What causes thinning of pubic hair?
hello sir. i'm a 17 year old guy,weigh 55 kg and around 5'10. I have been masturbating everyday for the past year. I have noticed that my hair has started to become thinner, especially at the sides. Is there any connection of this with my masturbation habit? | Himasturbation does not cause thinning of hair.if thinning of were to be because of masturbation , you could not masturbate ie endocrine problem ? testosterone deficiency.so no issue with mas........n.TQ. | |
Suggest treatment for hair loss in children
My daughter is 13 years old and is a normal, healthy teenager. Her hair strand has always been thin and light, and she keeps it shoulder length. I noticed six months ago that her hair even after washing quickly become oily and and a bit smelly around the crown. Thinking back now , about two months ago she complained that a lot of hair was falling out when she washed it in the shower. This last week she has developed a bald spot about the size of a dime and is very upset and embarassed. She likes to play with her hair when reading / studying but I don't believe this is the cause. Should I go to our family doctor or buy something obver the counter first ?? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She has to be examined to confirm if the bald spot is alopecia areata. An autoimmune condition.there are many treatments available for this condition and the hair grows back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can inflamed ovaries cause poor response to IVF medicines?
I recently had a cancelled ivf due to poor response and my doctors said that it will be a waste of money if i tried again. one week before starting the ivf medications, i had an excrutiating pain at my left lower abdomen radiating to my lower back. I want to know if i had inflammed overies that had caused my poor response to ivf meds | Hi , How are you doing ?Inflammed ovaries or infection around ovaries will not allow good follicle response. But this just means poor preparation for IVF by your doctor. All you need is a good course of antibiotics & rest for few weeks.Poor follicular response is when - 1. Overaged- usually >37-40 yrs. Just have serum AMH to know how many eggs left in ovaries2. Untreated endometriosis- needs good suppression of periods for few months3. Inadequate down regulation with hormones before the IVF, to be done by doctor .Both Pelvic infection & endometriosis can cause pain in lower abdomen , back & thighs. Both of these can reduce the eggs released. Try to clear this problem. May be you can have pregnancy even without IVF. May be take second opinion from another doctor for evaluation. Hope I have clarified your queries All the bestDr. Balakrishnan | |
Suggest treatment for a lump on the anus
I have a lump outside of my anus it looks purple and looks like it could be a pile which is just outside the anus. I have 2 one which looks like it s burst and is slowly healing and another one which looks the same but hasn t burst, I ve had it for a long time (around 2 months) when I tried pushing it back inside it popped. I have tried over counter pile cream. I do suffer with constipation and don t regualry empty my bowels and occasionally get blood from it, could it be a pile? When it does bleed I can see the blood coming from that one area. I have tried taking a stool softner this week which has helped as I haven t bled anything. I don t know what to do to help it heal. | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fistula in ano giving this trouble.Consult surgeon and get examined.Meanwhile apply antibiotic cream if wound is open.Avoid constipation.Take plenty of water.Ok and take care. | |
What causes intense pain in the hip and groin post microdiscectomy?
I had a microdiscectomy 10 days ago . Post op I had groin and hip pain which was relieved with analgesia, it settled on it’s own within four days . I started simple exercise on day 8 post op as instructed by my physio ,since commencing these exercise the pain in my groin and hip has been excruciating , this is a dull ache and is worse when trying to get up from the sitting position and when trying to change position in bed . It throbs all the time with no relief no matter what position I am in . Is this pain normal is my question ?. I did have this kind of pain with the initial onset of my problems this took months to settle down. | Hi, Sometimes due to prone positioning, patient do have such pain after surgery. Also due to handling of nerves, similar pain can occur. Third reason is sacroiliac joint strain which is also very common after lower lumbar spine surgery. If pain is unbearable then you can get local infiltration at the most painful area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anuj Gupta, Spine Surgeon | |
Is the diagnoses for breast cancer correct?
Breast cancer - 37 positive lymph nodesMy mum was operated for breast cancer last month. She had tumorectomy and lumpectomy with 40 lymph nodes removed (after previous sentinel node biopsy) of which 37 resulted positive. I have never heard of so many positive lymph nodes. She has been diagnosed with a 1.2 mm DCIS with a large radius of IDC. The tumor was really small, but it seems it has already attacked the lymph nodes. The diagnose after surgery showed that MIB-1 was 10%, ER were 100% positive and the PR receptors were negative. The results for the Her-2 receptor are still unknown. The main diagnose was: breast cancer T1 N1 MX. The doctor told her she will have to undergo chemo, radio and hormonal therapy.All these results seem quite contradictory. On one hand she had a small cancer (T1), while on the other hand she had 37 positive lymph nodes (diagnosed as N1...which I do not understand). Every doctor we have spoken to so far seemed quite perplexed by the results. The only thing I can deduce is that she is either a "phenomenon" or she has been misdiagnosed. Do you think such a diagnose can be possible? I would realy appreciate any useful information. Thank you for your help! | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There is some misdiagnosis in her case. According to size her stage T1 is ok. But if 37 lymphnodes are positive then it can never be N1. It is totally wrong diagnosis and no doubt about that. Best thing to do is review. You should take your slide and blocks fron that doctor and ask for a review in other laboratory. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
I have a spot on my pancreas, what does it mean?
It was discovered I had a spot on my pancreas during a CT.I had HepC-ws in treatment w Pegasus for 4 mos. They wanted me to do a MRI-I didn t have health insurance and frankly I ignored theor advice aboit MRI. I have no pain or any unusual symptoms-I am now rescheduled for MRI-applying for health insurance. I am NOW VERY worried. | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. Since you do not have any symptoms like pain or fever it can not be an abscess. MRI has to be done to rule out any benign or malignant condition. Please do not neglect and let the doctors do their job. Since spot on pancreas is an incidental finding on CT scan and there is no clear cut relation between HCV infection and pancreatic cancer I advice you to undergo MRI and follow the advice of your doctor. Take care. Wish you good health. | |
What is the cause of blood in the spit?
For the past few weeks in the morning when I wake up, my spit will have small very light traces of blood in it. And every now and again throughout the day. I am not coughing it up, or needing to spit it up, I just usually have a routine of spitting in the morning before I brush my teeth. What could this be? Thanks | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Blood in spitting suggest pathology in mouth.But better to rule out pulmonary causes. Because Hemoptysis (blood in sputum ) can also falsely percieved as blood in spit.So get done chest x ray to rule out possible causes for haemoptysis ( pneumonia, tuberculosis etc)If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pulmonary causes. Consult dentist and get done clinical examination of oral cavity to rule out carries tooth or gum bleeding and start appropriate treatment. | |
How to treat pain in kidney due to excess amount of blood?
My husband just had his 2nd hospital procedure w/i two week span of time for kidney stone removal. (not lithotripsy) He had the stent in for 14 days the first time and then had the procedure repeated today. The first procedure resulted in questionable removal of stones due to excessive amount of blood in his kidney (left). The dr said it was like trying to see in a muddy pond. The repeat procedure seemed to go better today, although still alot of blood. His body temp is now 95 degrees, 4 hours post surgery. Should we be concerned? He is also in an exceptional amount of pain (nurse just gave him dilaudid). HELP! 44 yr old male, 6ft, 212lbs, asthmatic, ADHD w/high triglyscerides. | Hi,I am very sorry to know about your husband'c condition. The procedure your husband could have undergone might have been either PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy - removing kidney stone through a small hole in the back) or RIRS (retrograde intra renal surgery - removing kidney stone through natural urinary passage with laser). In both surgeries blood in urine is common. PCNL is associated with more blood loss and pain than RIRS.Your treating Urologist will be closely monitoring your husband's progress using vital signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, urine output), hemoglobin level and ultrasonogram to know the amount of blood loss. Even a drop of blood in a liter of urine can look reddish. There are drugs to reduce bleeding and control pain. If your husband's vital signs are within normal limits, there is no need to panic. Please get in touch with your Urologist or concerned doctor if pain is not getting relieved with the nurse's medication.Please get back to me if you need any further clarification.Warm regards,Dr. Raguram G MS, MRCS, MCh (Uro), F. EndouroEndourologistAUKI | |
What causes tension across the shoulders and neck accompanied by dizziness?
During the past week I have had 6 or 7 episodes of severe tension across my shoulders, up my neck, and into the back of my head accompanied with dizziness and tunnel vision. They have only lasted a couple of minutes and resemble past experiences from working overhead for a long period, only now I have not been doing so. They subside after sitting and resting for a few minutes. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tension across the shoulder with dizziness can be a result of severe cervical spondylosis, which is a degenerative condition. But other conditions like vertigo should also be ruled out. I suggest you take an X-ray cervical spine and review with it and also to consult with an ENT specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the feet
i am 53 years old. I am overweight. I have been dieting for months. I have diabetes. I know I should exercise, but my feet kill me. I wear good shoes. over the past several years, i have become very weak. i have difficulty walking any distance, or upstairs. My feet hurt all the time. They ache so bad and will have sharp pains in them. I do not think it has to do with the diabetes. Sometimes they will even feel like a bone is broke in them. I feel bad most of the time and can not get anyone to listen to me. They give me b 12 vitamin. I have sleep apenea, and have been on a cpap machine for years, I have never felt like it helps at all, other than controls my snoring. I supposedly have narcolepsy also, and am on medication for that too. I think if it was not for that I could sleep 24 hours a day. I am so tired all the time. But my feet are my main problem seems like. I know i need to exercise, but My feet hurt so bad I don t want to walk. i still work and by the end of the day, i just want to get off of my feet. | Hello, Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.You may have plantar fascitis so I recomend you to use custom made shoe inserts with arch supports. Also check your osteoporosis as you may need calcium and vitamin D medication. Diabetes affects also the nerves of the legs so you take medication for neuropathic pain such as LYRICA.Non weight bearing exercise and sport such as swimming , water aeroby and stationary bike is good for you to loose weight but not walking nor jogging.Dr. Selmani | |
Can chest pain be caused by asthma?
I grew up in Arizona and in 2001 I started coughing and was short of breath. Found out I have asthma, am taking advair 100/50, do pretty well except in cold weather, I live in Tennessee now and the winters really hurt me. Ok, started having chest pains upper back pain, somtimes really bad, somtimes its liveable. Could this be from my Asthma or somthing else in my lungs? thanks beverly | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAsthma would not normally be associated with pain in the back. The pain may be related to another lung issue or something else entirely.Pain can be related to any structure in the area. This includes the skin (eg shingles), bones, muscles and other soft tissue and then underlying organs.It is possible that the pain is related to one of these structures.It would be best to visit your doctor for an assessment if it continues.I hope this helps | |
What are the chances of recovery after seizure leading poor speech?
Hi, My Dad, 89 years old had a seizure and his speech is not understandable and he sleeps all the time in the hospital. He s not diagnosed as having a stroke. What are the chances for his recovery? I realize his age is against him and each person is different. He has a pacemaker but no other issues. | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your father's symptoms. It is not clear why he sleeps most of the day.A single seizure should not lead to excessive sleepiness. We need to look at his anti-seizure medications. Some of them can lead to sleepiness. Also, he needs to be stimulated, made to watch TV, talk to relatives, sit up, etc. Hospital stay, especially in a dark room away from sunlight could contribute to his sleepiness.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: BLOG: | |
Suggest treatment for rashes all over body
i have a 2 months old girl , and she got rash all over her body. We didnt change any of her food or anything that we can think off. The only change that we can think of is i start drinking soy milk and once or twice i give baby soy formula. Please advice if you can figure out something. Thanks | rashes throughout the body can be treated with antihistamines like hydroxyzine and topical application of calamine lotion. | |
How long does it take to cure seronegative arthritis?
wheather a seronegetive artherities can be cureed. If so how many days it can take. This questions for a patient (girl of 28 years) who is suffering for a year. She is taking now SAZO-500 two tablets a day & Hydrochloroquin sulphate-400 one tablet a day. Thanks | Hi, We in medical science do not use the word cure for even seronegative arthritis. At best it will be controlled by medicines and not increase in severity. There are phases of remission and relapse. In remission you will that the disease is cured and in relapse the disease will reappear, may be with increased intensity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
How can foot injury causing swelling with toe bruising be treated?
I fell down the stairs 3 days Ago And the top of my foot is swollen I Have Little black and blue bruises around my middle toe and the toe closest to the big toe , the swelling around the toes has went down a little bit , I m aunt says its not broke because I would of been in alot of pain , from a rate to 1 to 10 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest its around 7 when putting pressure on it , but when I Walk up the stairs the pain Is About 9 should I go to the hospital ? | Here as per your explanation I suggest even if there is no clear fracture then also there are chances of hair line crack in your bone so I suggest visit hospital take x ray and take consultation with ortho doctor. Here if there is no crack then also you need to immobilize your ankle and feet for some days to allow soft tissue healing. As well if there is fracture or hairline crack plastering and immobilizing your ankle is must. One more thing here you need to check is whether the bruises on your toe is reducing or it is as it is. If its not reducing then there may be problem with vascularity also which need to be checked properly.In the end my suggestion is do visit the hospital take x ray and visit orthopedic and take needed treatment. If there is nothing major in side ankle, foot, toe then ortho doctor may guide you for physio treatment for early soft tissue healing.Take care. | |
Unbearable pain in teeth, losing bone density. Gums peeling, tongue swollen. Advised biopsy. Pain relief?
The left side of my mouth both the bottom and upper teeth hurts really bad, I cannot talk for two long the pain becomes unbearable. went to the ER they said was sinus infection , however the pain was so bad I went to my dentist , who referred me to a specialist. upon examination i was told that i was losing bone density , the specialist referred me for a biopsy because my gums are peeling and under my tongue is swollen it looks like it has pus. with all that I am still in pain. | Hello, I am Dr.Neha Gupta (dentist) and am glad to address to your query here. Since your gums are swollen,there is chance of periapical infection. Usually x-ray will reveal such infections. If periapical abscess occurs,teeth has to be root-canal treated,the abscess has to be drained out and curetted. Deep scaling and root planning has to be done to prevent gingivitis. maintain good oral hygiene. brush your teeth twice daily using toothbrush. rinse your mouth after every meals. chlorhexidine mouthrinses can prevent plaque accumulation Take care and please keep me informed of your progress at healthcaremagic through my profile directly. Regards | |
What causes numbness on shin after an injury?
Hi- I fell down some stairs last night and have scrapes and bruises on both knees and my shin. Both knees are a bit swollen and is my shin but I can walk without much pain. The skin where I hit my shin is numb and there is barely any bruising at this point. I assume I hit it so hard that the bruising will come out over the next day or two. Should I be concerned about the area of skin that is numb to the touch? | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest to do an xray of the knees for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
On birth control after child birth, started Herbalife diet to regain shape. Will it make birth control less effective ?
Hi, i m 23 years old & recently had a baby about 5 weeks ago. I was placed on birth control in order to make my TOM regular, since prior to my pregnancy it was out of control. I have started the Herbalife diet in the hopes of regaining my pre-pregnancy body and was wondering if I take the medication will it make the BC less effective? | hi,herbalife will not interfere with contraceptive efficiency. so, without fear you can continue both the medicationswish you good health | |
Rash, started on eyelid, spreading, reddish, itching. Remedy?
I have a rash and it's affected certain areas of my body. First it started on my eyelid last night and then spread to my neck, upper back, armpit area, under my breasts, and also spread to my upper thighs. It's appears to have small bumps, and is reddish in color, and it also itches badly. I would like you to help me identify it and see what type of treatment I can get. | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since this rash is spreading so the reasons may be,1 Urticaria due to many reasons as allergy, antigen antibody reaction ,insect bite, food allergy , so get in blood for eiosinophils count .2 worm infestation , can be confirmed by stool examination 3 Tropical eisinophilia , get in blood for eisonophils count as also above mentioned . Consult a dermatologist and get his opinion and treatment . Good luck. Dr. HET | |
What is heart murmur?
Murmer of heart is something serious? precautions to be taken? In pulmanary valve some flow of blood is more.What does it mean? Cardiologist says nothing to worry...suggest that after three years check up has to be repeated...what does a docter suspect? | Hi,Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.It seems you have pulmonary flow murmur which is mostly benign or functional murmur. Rarely pulmonary murmur may be organic like pulmonary stenosis or pulmonary hypertension.2-D Echo-cardiography and color doppler study will confirm the underlying cardiac condition,if any.Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.Mumbai | |
Uterine fibroids, bleeding and pain, bladder issues. Difference between laproscopic hysterectomy and da vinci robot? Hysterectomy will fix bladder?
I am having a total hysterectomy on April 22nd. I have uterine fibroids, bleeding and pain, bladder issues. My gyno recommended the da vinci surgery but I have read alot of articles about lawsuits and doctors not getting enough training. Very scary. What would the difference be if I had a laproscopic hysterectomy as opposed to the da vinci robot? Also, my doctor did not talk about my bladder issues (stress incontinence). Can he fix my bladder while doing the hysterectomy? | Hi and welcome to HCM. There is no difference in outcome,procedure is done on the same way. da vinci might be faster, but speed isnt important for such kind of surgery. So whatever is used it is all the same. Recovery and complications are the same too. YOur bladder function might be improved after hysterectomy,but it isnt advisable to do bladder repair and hysterectomy at the same time. Wish you good health. | |
What causes kidney pain even after laser surgery?
respected doctor. Sir 3yrs before i had a pain in my left side kidney . After that i go to doctor .he gave me some medicine after that i had severe pain in my both kidney more in left kidney.urine came quickly .some time whole day not came .some time after every 20 minute.when i have test ivp its show swelling in my left kidney .and stone in ureter .after that i undergo laser surgery .and take out stone . sir after surgery i dont have releif stil i have pain. infection. And inflamation in left kidney.sir take lot of medicine .but no releif .urine is not came properly . | HelloThanks for query .You have undergone URS and fragmentation of stone in ureter 3 years abck but still has severe pain in abdomen on left side .Persistent pain in abdomen after URS could be due to stricture of ureter at the site of impaction of stone.Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Intra Venous Pyelography.(I.V.P)Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.Dr.Patil. | |
Suggest treatment for less lesions
has a toddler my son was diagnosed with thallassemia during the 19 nineties there was not very much information or discussion with me about what this meant and he became older he was in a car wreck it was knocked out a cat scan showed he had lesions of the counterion during a six week. They continued to doing scans the final PET scan showed there were less lesions in in the beginning yeah we were never informed on any follow-up treatment or what this might mean for him could you please tell me what we should be doing about this as follow up knowledge treatment prognosis thank you or complications that he should be looking for symptoms I m not really sure how to ask this question I m just very concerned about my son | Thanks for consulting in Healthcare. I understand your son has rare disease.I want to advice you only one thing. You should go to visit hematologist in private hospital or AIIS .He can prescribe real treatment and check your child. Best regards. Dr.Svetlana | |
What is the painless large lump on my heel?
hiya just wondered if u could help me i have a largeish lump on my heel that ive had for a while and its never coursed me any pain or anything and now i am getting older etc i am alittle worried because its not gone if anything its got bigger and im worried theres something wrong with me? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like neurofibroma, dermatofibroma or fibromatosis or tumour arising from aponeurosis. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Need medication for kidney stone
I had urine drug test at work last night d/t an injury sustained from a pt. I had to take urine drug screen. I currently take 1. Fentanyl patch 25 Mcg 2. Percocet 10/325 mg. 3. Soma 350 mg at bedtime. 4. Bactrim for kidney infection- I have a large kidney stone in my rt kidney. And I take naproxen for inflammation d/t swelling in my back. My issue is my urine is showing small traces of thc. I do not smoke. The last time I was even around marijuana I was 19 years old, that was 30t years ago. Can the combo of drugs I m taking give a false positive reading for thc? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, it is all depends upon the potency of drug, amount consumed, time period, and test methods, if the potency is high, amount is large one and time period is very less and the test method is high tech then detection of drug is more likely and this is visa versa hope this information helps. | |
Advantage and disadvantages of using zevit zinc capsule
respected sir, I came to understand that zevit (zinc rich multivitamin tablets)helps patients to improve the sperm quality.iam very much worried about its side effect if it is used regularly until the problem is solved like hair fall,vomitting abdominal problem loose motion impotent etc., kindly tell me advantages of using this zevit tabs. can it be used regularly?how long can be used?dosage etc.i had low motility problem can zevit will cure this problem can i consume evion600 along with this?can you suggest some other allopathic medicines along with this? kindly provide your email id for further contacts. thanking you yours faithfully, v.s.raghavan | Dear patient welcome to HealthcareMagic forum if a persone take long time multivit.those have many problums.,skin burning,insomnia, indigestion,calculus,and also pathological variation.and evion is vitamin-E.vitamin-Eis fat solubal.so if you take alternate {dont worry. zevit-is not permanent for your prob. Thank you............... | |
Should i take medication for conceiving?
hi ! just wanted to check. I am 29 years . i have pcod. i have a 3.5 year old son. i had taken medication to conceive the first time. myperiods are more or less regular now. it comes within 30- 33 days time. I have just started trying for the second child..Just wanted to check do i need to take medication for my second child aswell or should i just try naturally? | Hi,No just try naturally. If you are unable to conceive for 6 successive months, then try to take the medication.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
What causes pain in the upper back shoulder and above the breast?
I have had upper back shoulder pain for years. MRI can not detect anything. i feel the pain just above my breast as well. I have noticed that the side with the pain i.e the right chest side shows that my bone structure protrudes more than the left side. | You do CT shoulder,but this is mostly nerve stenosis due to cervical spine stiffness. X ray and CT cervical spine should be done. Mammography also should be done to exclude any malignant swellings.You should visit your physician as soon as. | |
What causes headache, diarrhea and anxiety?
Suffering from headache at the back of left head for 5 days , some diarrahea and am feeling alot of anxiety. had bloods tests and chest x-ray done 2 days ago, but headache is still there and am getting more anxious, also I have a CTscan appt.for the morning. Could this be a Brain Tumour..? | Hello.I am Dr Mittal.I have read your message.I think I can help you.First, I dont think this is brain tumor. The brain tumor patients do have headache and vomiting. But it is for a long time, not for 5 days. So try to relax. That itself may reduce your headache.The way you have described the headache, one sided, probably pulsatile is suggestive of a migraine. This may be associated with a feeling of apprehension or anxiety. And loosestools do occur with migraine. However, a CT scan is still needed. It would be prudent to talk about therapy after scan especially since you have it soon.Meanwhile, take some painkillers and antiemetics. A simple Pantoprazole with paracetamol may help you for the time being.I have tried to make it as simple as possible.Feel free to contact me for further clarification on any point.Best of luck, Dr Mittal | |
Suggest remedy for lumps on penis
Just today I have noticed a red lump on my penis, I m 16 and have had sex once many months ago. I have never had anything like this and it s not painful, a bit itchy maybe. Is it just dry skin? It is raised a bit off the skin which makes it lumpy but if I don t think about it it s like it s not there... also I just was at the beach and indigent show up till now. Yesterday morning in the ocean I noticed a slight burn on my penis for about a minute, could it have been a sting of some sort? I used hotel towels and sheets also , could it be something from that? | Hi,dear thaks for the detailed query.In my opinion-it could be insect bite.But nothing to worry.I would advise to get the NSAID treatment from the doctor nearby.If anything more WEllcome again.Thanks. and Take Care. | |
How can my back pain be cured as I am having t6t7 disc protrusion ?
I have a t6t7 disc protrusion with some spinal cord flattening. I picked up my 60lb dog to bathe him and I can t stand up straight or lay flat on my back. What should I do. I m on pain meds but back pain is over powering them. | hello.... take rhustox 200 one dose in morning and one dose at night till the pain is reduced.. its a homeoapthic medicine it will definately help u god bless drvigsclinic@gmail.com | |
How long can a patient survive while having prostate cancer stage-4?
my father in law has iv stage prostate cancer he is sleeping a lot ,suffering from lower back pain,geeting white colour stool which he cant controls,not feeling like eating,some time feels like vomiting after eating,his age is62 can u please tell me how long is he in this earth | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your father in law 's condition. By his symptoms of urine and stool incontinence, in my opinion he is having bone metastases to lower vertebrae. This causes cord compression and loss of bowel and bladder control. Prostate cancer is known to cause bone metastases to vertebrae. So he is mostly having stage 4 (end stage) prostate cancer. Life expectancy in such cases is less than 6-8 months. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for common allergies
I am a 32 year old female in relatively good shape and health. I have common allergies (mold, dust, ragweed, animal dander) that I receive shots for every week. I live in the southeastern United States where the pollen count is high right now. No health issues, including current illness or diseases. I quit smoking 3 months ago after smoking for 17 years. I have been a runner for the past 4 years, but now when I run I have a difficult time breathing. Even 24 hours after running, it is difficult to breathe. What is going on with my lungs? Why was it easier to breathe when I was a smoker? | Hello,Allergies are known to increase in intensity overtime if exposure to the allergen continues. Smoking is also an irritant and decreases the capacity of the lung over time. If you quit smoking, it is always helpful. It not only prevents further damage to your lungs and heart but slowly they recover as well but the absolute amount of recovery depends on the amount of initial damage. In your case, in my opinion, you shouldn't link your cessation of smoking with breathlessness; it's always the opposite. Focusing back on your allergy, If I was your physician, I would like to get you examine the status of your lungs as well as test your allergies to make sure you haven't developed a new one or that the other ones are in check. It would also be advisable to start an anti-allergic like Desloratidine 10 mg daily and Montelukast sodium 10mg daily in this season, until pollen counts are below safe levels.I hope it's helpful. Thank you. | |
How to get rid of stomach infection?
Hi, My 2 yr old son is suffering from stomach infection for 2 weeks now. Initially he was not given any medication except Enterogermina Oral Suspension (5ml/day) and Z&D DS 20 (1 ml/day). However, now there is mucous in his very watery smelly greenish stool. Doctor has prescribed CEFOLAC 100 (3ml twice a day for 5 days). Is it safe to use this antibiotic for a 2 year old kid? | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.Yes the prescribed antibiotics is good one. You can give it to your baby.I also advice you to maintain the optimum hydration by giving ORS suspension.Please maintain the hygiene, as this will also help curig the stomach infection as a antibiotics do.Please give a boiled or RO filter water to baby. If other members are infected their treatment is also essential.Curd is beneficial in stomach infection, you can give this to your children.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist. | |
Abdominal swelling, pain, discomfort. Had an umbilical hernia repair. Help?
I had an umbilical hernia repair operation almost a week ago and am experiencing extreme abdominal swelling since the op. My whole tummy has ballooned like I am 5 months pregnant and it feels highly pressurised and uncomfortable, like I am going to burst. How long will this tummy swelling last and why is it caused please as I was expecting swelling (sausage shape around belly button area) but not entire tummy to balloon so huge for so long. I am still passing stools regularly and I am not taking painkillers anymore as I would rather cope with the pain level and not take tablets which may cause more swelling. However, the last 3 days with no tablets has not reduced the swelling. | Hi Because of surgery for umbilical hernia,the wound might got infected and surrounding area is inflammed due to it. Please take antibiotic,anti inflammatory drug and rabeprazole. If the problem still persists after the above drugs,please consult your operated surgeon. It is difficult to predict the time for healing. But,you have to take the medicines. Wish you good health and speedy recovery Regards | |
Should i take anti rabies vaccination after a dog bite?
good day doctors ,, i've been beaten by a dog last jan 5 2012 and i've been vaccinated 3 times after 5 months i am plying with my new 1.5months old puppy then he beat me and then ive been vaccinated anti rab. booster. then tonight he beat me again should i boost again ... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a disease which is also transmitted by bite of the monkey, it is a 100% fatal disease but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As you have been bit by dog previously for which you have taken three dose of antirabies vaccine and once again you have been bitten by the dog for which you taken some treatment.According WHO categorizes who have to be categorized into Re-exposure categorizes. For which you have to take two doses of antirabies vaccine on days 0 and 3.As you have been bitten once again by the dog you have to take two doses of antirabies vaccine on to your shoulder.The aforementioned treatment will protect you against developing the disease rabies.Thank you. | |
What causes a lump on the foot post injury with radiating pain?
Hi I dropped an object on top of foot.... no bruising or swelling but pain is relentless....even going into my knee.... small lump ( pea size) that is excruciating if pressed it is located on top of middle of foot area to the left .Been about seven days. Thank you very much,Jennifer | dear madam,i would like to know any history of limp,since you have history of injury, and also tender point i would examine your feet for finding any bony tenderness and also local warmth and then decide whether radiograph of the foot is needed,then come to diagnosis, so recommend you to visit clinician. | |
Inflammation on skin after rashes. Flutibact can be used?
IS FLUTIBACT USED FOR SKIN INFLAMMATIONS ON THE SKIN JUST AFTER BEING AFFECTED BY SKIN RASHES? THE SKIN INFLAMMATIONS ARE FOUND TO BE HARD AROUND THE CENTER ,WHICH IS SLIGHTLY RED AND THE SKIN AROUND IS FOUND TO BE ITCHING.THE SKIN INFLAMMATIONS ARE SUSPECTED TO BE THE RESULT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS DUE TO SLIGHT ABRASIONS ON THE SKIN AS A RESULT OF SKIN RASHES. | Hello,Thanks for writing here.Flutibact contain mupirocin which is a topical antibiotic.Other content is fluticasone which is a steroid.As you are suspecting a bacterial infection you need to apply only antibiotic cream and not steroid .In fact steroid cream can worsen the infections.So flutibact is best avoided.You can apply a plane mupirocin cream instead.Hope this will solve your query.Take care. | |
Can a lump on the collarbone be a sign of melanoma?
I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008 and it was cut out completely, - I have been free of cancer since then. Recently I have been tired without knowing why and have had swelling in Lymph Nodes on my left side - right above my collarbone. My melanoma was on the shoulder, close to that. I am maybe reading too much into this, - but this makes me scared that my melanoma is coming back. | Hello, * There can be a possible recurrence of the melanoma in form of present lymph node enlargement as mets or else. * Immediate consultation with an oncologist and getting a biopsy of the current lesion is most advisable to get earliest recovery and cure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon | |
Does calcification in brain cause migraines and vomiting?
im having migraines every 6 months I went to the E.R I was hurting so bad the first one ,He did a cat scan and found a spot on my brain but later found it had calcified .Could that still be causing these I have the throwing up and all that comes with it | I am sorry about your problems. However regarding the CT if it was a simple calcification with no other findings there is no reason for it to cause those headaches. | |
What causes pain and swelling on toe?
I bumped my foot to a chair last night. Now my right fourth little toe is painful that it kept waking me up all night. I can t curl my toes on my right foot like I do my left. It hurts to walk on it. I did ice it last night but do i still need to see a doctor for the ongoing pain? It does look a little swollen compared to my left toes. | Hello, On a safer side, an x-ray is advised. Firstly stabilize the injured joint. As the movement will happen and also due to weight bearing the inflammation at the ligament will not subside. So stabilizing is of utmost importance. Do hot water fermentation and slow passive movements of the toes. Don't perform the active ones. Within 6-7 days of the time, the pain will subside if there is no fracture. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What causes an increase in the size of the abdomen?
Hi, I'm a 25 year old male. My abdominal size keeps continuing to increase ever since i was 22 y/o. think it could be genetic coz my mom also has this since i could remember. I did some research and i think it could really be what they call 'visceral fat.' I have done numerous tests and consulted so many different specialists but they all say its normal. Well, i dont feel its normal and its really killing my confidence. Help! | Hi.Thanks for your query.As you have rightly mentioned and you have been advised by numerous Doctors, this may indeed be the Visceral fat. And there is a strong family history of similar appearance in your Mother. This can be well controlled by a combined approach : Diet plan by dietitian, Exercises under the care of an expert, avoidance of fatty foods and sugars totally will help you a lot. . . | |
Trying to conceive. On medicine. Husband's semen analysis normal. Natural way to conceive?
My doc prescribed the following tablet... 1) Fertyl ( once a day in Period for five day) 2) folvite- (once a day) 3) fertisure F ( Twise a day) My period is irregular. it s takes one or two months. We are trying for baby from last 2 years and have done HSG test ( Normal) also trying with follicular monitoring test. But not succeed. Now my doc told me change tab GoodOva Tab ( once a day in Period for five day) if its help me to conceive then ok other than doc suggest me for Laproscopy to find out what is real problem?and after that if IUI test. My Husband semen analysis test is normal. what should we do? pls tell me natural way to conceive. Thanks in advanced. | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Your main obstacle for conception is anovulation (egg not forming every month). If ovulation had occurred for more than 6 times in past with Fertyl/GoodOva tablets (indicated by regular period of 28-30 days while taking tablet), its better to go for laparoscopy to know & correct the cause. If it has not occurred OR has occurred for less than 6 times, you can continue with the tablets. If particular dose is not causing ovulation, dose of tablet can be increased to induce ovulation.With the history you described, conception should be easy with ovulation induction tablets (Fertyl/GoodOva) alone.Hope this helps you.Regards. | |
How to cure a small hole with redness on the left lower side of leg?
About 2 weeks ago I noticed a small hole accompanied with redness on the left lower side of my leg. Pus would come out if squeezed. Last few days, a dark spot that it painful to touch appeared in center where hole was first present. Is this a bite, a boil or what? | Hello, It could be a superficial skin infection. As a first line management, you can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
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 was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
What is the suggestion for below right knee joint findings?
sir,IN my RIGHT KNEE JOINT mr findins are 1. Major tear with oedema involving ACL. 2. Grade-II tear involving posterior horn of and body of medial meniscus. 3. Mild intraarticular and periarticular joint effusion. Sir please give advice for this. | Hi Your MRI has primarily Diagnosed ACL Tear . Grade 2 changes in meniscus are not very significant so are periarticular and intraarticular edema.For ACL( Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear you need arthroscopic reconstruction ,else you may have an unstable knee with difficulty in walking. | |
Suggest treatment for breathlessness while on chemotherapy for emphysema and adenocarcinoma
My husband has emphacema, adencarsimona lung cancer which is being treated with chemotherapy which is beginning to shrink the tumours, his problem is shortness of breath and now he can only walk 12 paces before he needs oxygen what can be done to help him | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Her breathlessness is due to emphysema and lung cancer. He should take chemotherapy or receptor specific therapy. Once his cancer shrink his breathlessness will improve. Symptomatic treatment like bronchodilator can be used at present. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What causes recurring attacks of respiratory infection in a child?
my daughter is 8 /12 yrs old she is been diagonised of allergioc bronchitis. She is on inhaler seroflo12mg 2 puffs a day. from past 4 months on & off she gets severe respiratatory infection her pediatrician + ent specialist have prescribed antibiotics till now in 4 months she has taken 4 times antibiotics for the same problem now again she is down with chest congestion pls tell me what to do | Hi, By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. Questions: 1. How many days per month does your kid cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does your kid's sleep gets disturbed due to the above symptoms? 3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing with other kids? 4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes? 5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.? 6. Is the cough always associated with fever? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Suggest suitable treatment for a sinus infection
I am a black female, fifty-six years of age, 5ft 3' and approximately 180 lbs. Occasionally I have a sinus infection. I am taking 1.5 mg Natrilix daily for hypertension and 10 mg Crestor for cholesterol. Over the past three weeks I have had an irritating cough which my doctor attributes to a sinus drip. Today, I started having a bubbly feeling in the center of my chest, somewhere between my breasts. When it happens, I am forced to cough nd there is a feeling as if I am not getting enough oxygen. | HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. It could have started as Sinus drip but now it seems like it is extending into your throat and the chest. You need to get examined to check whether your throat is infected or not and if infection is there you need to be started on Antibiotic course . Till then do salt water gargling, drink hot water, Avoid Non veg and oily food . Avoid Citrus Fruits. | |
Can clarithromycin intake cause side effects like muscle & neck pain ?
I am taking Clarithromycin for 6 weeks. This is the 5th. I have Hodgkins lymphoma. I am getting muscle pain in my neck and a pain on the left side of my head and face. This causes me to have sleepless nights. This is the 4th day of the pain.Should I stop taking the antibiotic. | Hello, It is not related to clarithromycin. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Will i face any problem during pregnancy?
I anitha, I have pcod problem I done laprascope and j concive, after 13 weeks baby is miscarrage reason, no heart beat then we done dnc and I try iui 4 times failure after 4 years I concive in normal cycle with help of medicine then I affected by diabeties but it normal value after 25 weeks the severe oilgomo some problems ,doctor said no water in your stomach so the baby plus is 47 no chance to protect baby , so they devier normal , now we done blood test is all normal, now I am taking ovanac tablet, this problem continue next baby please advicememm | Hi.Speak to your doctor to help regularise your menstrual cycle, and then initiate the same medication you used to conceive the first time. Yours is a complicated case, and based on the information at hand, I cannot guide you well enough.Best wishes. | |
Taking IUI and started with Serophene. Had HCG trigger on CD 12. Should I take up a pregnancy test?
Hi there, I started my menstruation cycle on January 5 2013 and my fertility specialist started me on Serophene on CD 3 for 5 days. I had an HCG Trigger on CD 12, with the IUI happening on CD 14. I am now on CD 25 (10 days past triggered ovulation) with my Blood Test scheduled for CD 28. Would there be a point in taking a home pregnancy test or would the first sign of HCG from the IUI be just showing up in time for the Blood Test? | Hello. Thanks for the query. Since you are on Day 24, there is no point in doing urinary pregnancy test. It is more sensitive if done 1 week after missed period. You can as well do blood beta HCG levels now as it turns out to be positive from 24 days of pregnancy. At 5th week you can get a transvaginal ultrasound to visualize gestational sac. Wish you good luck, Regards, Dr Nilofer | |
Q. I am having cough for the past 3 months, with persistent mucus production. Please help.
Hello doctor, For the past three months, I was having a dry cough. I consulted a doctor who advised me Augmentin 625 mg, Grilinctus, Betadine gargle, and steam for five days. That gave me a lot but not full relief. I continued gargle and steam for some more time. Since then, the cough is reducing. But, some amount of mucus remains in my throat. Nothing comes out but keeps giving me a feeling of something there. | Hello. The problem you are suffering is a viral illness that is temporary. You also need to check for any triggers that cause the mucus to increase. If you started with a dry cough, there should be no mucus build-up anymore. The feeling in your throat may possibly be due to dryness of your membranes. Please double your water intake and you should notice a considerable change. You can also take a tablet Neksium 40 (Esomeprazole) on empty stomach in the morning so that any gastric irritation can be prevented by this. | |
Q. Why do I get multiple erections during sleep?
Hello doctor, I am 56 years old, diabetic with high blood pressure. In the last four years, when I am sleeping I have multiples erections, dreams and not a calm night of sleep. My wife always complains and we argue because during day time I have no desires and it is very hard to have an erection and this makes more friction between us. Sometimes we take a month to have intercourse. We have been together for almost 22 years. The problem of erection during sleep time started with fewer times and now it is getting worse sometimes six times during a night. I really need some help to have a calm night. What do you suggest? I am currently taking medications for diabetes and high blood pressure along with Insulin and Baby Aspirin. | Hi. Firstly, you will need good control of your sugar levels. It will help with the erection problem and sleep. Start a good exercise regimen and lose some weight. Also search on the internet for Kegel's exercises and do them daily. It will help strengthen the muscles at the base of the penis and help with good erections. Also, start a good multivitamin with a lot of B-complex group of vitamins. Finally, for a few times, you can try taking Sildenafil or Tadalafil to help with getting erections. For sleeping, you should try taking something harmless initially like Melatonin supplements, or you can try to take something which will give you sleep and also help with your stress such as Mirtazapine 7.5 or Vilazodone 20 mg which do not have any sexual side effects. | |
Discomfort in mouth, swelling in lips, redness, papillae, dryness, loss of sensitivity. On oral B mouth rinse. What is wrong?
Hello, For the last two weeks I've been feeling discomfort in my mouth. The symptoms I have noticed are:-Slight swelling in my bottom lip inside. It looks a little redder than normal.-Slight swelling of the tongue and papillae.-Slight loss of sensitivity in both tongue and bottom lip inside.-Dry lips (outside).-Dry mouth and thick saliva when sleeping. My tongue sticks to palate and teeth.Sweeling seems to intensify after meals and beverages.I've been drinking plently of water, so I believe I am no dehydrated. I have also been using Labello to moisture my lips and non-alcohol Oral B mouth rinse. Still the symptonms do not go away.Male, 35, hispanic, BMI 23.5.Regards,Heriberto | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that this could be an allergic reactions or can be due to xerostomia.Get a thorough clinical examination done by the Dentist.Apply moisturizer on lips.Drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.Maintain a good oral hygiene.Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.Hope you find this as helpful,Regards. | |
Suggest investigations for uncontrolled hypertension
my mother is a hypertensive patient currently taking the hypertension medication. recently her bp has been fluctuating from 140/85 to 220/12 in matter of hours. what tests should she do? the family physician is asking her to do CT scan, blood work, and etc. unfortunately, with no insurance, it is hard to get these done.. which one is most vital test that should be done first? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You should start with Renal Artery Angiography as Renal artery stenosis. This may happen as a complication of longstanding hypertension and elevates the blood pressure to these numbers especially on standing up. It is very common.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Mario Aiad | |
Suggest treatment for a large lump on the tailbone area
Hi I have a large pretruding lump in the curve of my back above my bum. Its extremely painful and seems to be getting more swollen. There is no difference in colour as I have suffered with cellulitis a few times and thought it might be that. Im not sure if I have maybe bruised the bone? | Welcome to health care magic. 1.The most possible cause could be infective cyst / hair follicular infection with collection with in.2.Second cause could be ganglion from the spinal joint space, other possible cause could be lipomatous.3.Fur further evaluation ultrasound will be helpful - which will evaluate the nature of the lump, its source and extensions. 4.In case of infective aetiology a course of antibiotic will help - larger one might need a small incision and drainage. 5.In case of mass lesion an FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to evaluate the nature of the cells involved. And treated accordingly.Good luck.Hope i have answered your query,any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. | |
Q. Why do I get sharp stabbing pain inside the bone?
Hi doctor, I am unable to bear weight on my healed ankle. I had a fracture of the same ankle four years ago. This problem has been there since six months. Climbing stairs is a problem. I get pain inside my bone, sharp stabbing pain and some burning sensation. This stabbing pain stays for a week or so with no movement and goes away after a week of rest, but returns when I climb stairs (put weight on the ankle). The bone is feeling sore all the time. Please advice. The x-ray and MRI reports are normal. | Hello. You have mentioned that you sustained an ankle fracture around four years ago and now you have persistent symptoms in the same ankle joint. Previous injury. 1. X-rays (digital) of the affected ankle - anteroposterior and lateral views. 2. MRI of the affected ankle which you have already done. 3. Recent blood tests especially serum vitamin D and B12 levels, serum uric acid levels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). 4. A clinical picture of your affected ankle. Will decide after relevant investigations. Follow up with investigations to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online.---> | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in ear
I have a large lump in front of my right ear and my glands are swollen on my neck (I believe they are my lymph nodes). The lymph nodes are sore in my neck and my jaw is a bit sore, but other than that I have no illness. I'm not sure if I should see a doctor. I know they say that when your lymph nodes are swollen it is a sign of infection, but I have had no fever and no sickness. What could this be? | Hi,Welcome to HCM.The large lump in front of your ear could be due to parotid gland swelling, and with the presence of lymph nodes in the neck and a sore jaw, it is more likely to be a malignant growth of the parotid.I would strongly recommend that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical evaluation and get needle biopsy of the parotid and the lymph nodes to help reach a diagnosis. As further management will depend upon these evaluations.Hope i have been helpful.Regards,Dr. Ashish Verma | |
What could penis discharge during bowel movements suggest?
I'm a male (16) and sometimes during bowel movements I have some white discharge from my penis. I thought nothing of it before but this time is was more than usual. I looked it up and the web said it was a prostate problem but I thought that only happened with older me. | Hello, That white discharge is semen unless you have any infection on your penis or ureter. Therefore, I suggest consulting a urologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Can chirata herbs be used for stomach ulcers?
can i take chirata herbs in ulcers.as i was drinking chirata herbs for 1 month.for that i have some stomach(ulcers) problem. but it helps me a lot .as i have thyroid problem so my skin get ting darker,but after taking chirata herbs my skin is glowing.so my question is can i take this herbs again and how often . | **1. since chirayta is bitter in taste thus useful in conditions like fever [malaria], constipation, upset stomach, loss of appetite, intestinal worms, skin diseases, and cancer and is used as a "bitter tonic.”2. Do not use chirata if one is pregnant or breast-feeding or he/she has intestinal ulcer [be cautious].3. The appropriate dose of chirata for use as treatment depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other condition. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important, Consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using. | |
Gums bleeding non-stop. Became worse after using Corsodyl mint mouthwash. Suggestions?
hi, my gums keeps on bleeding non stop for like 5 minutes and once they stop bleeding the blood goes thick and gets stuck in my gums and between my gums giving me a really bad bread, i have been brushing regularly and using corsodyl mint mouth wash to help cure my gums but ever since i have started using it my gums seem to be even worse, what can i do to really help my gums to stop bleeding for good. | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Bleeding gums can occur due to many reasons , like inflammation of the gums known as gingivitis , plague and calculus deposition , vitamin deficienceis , systemic conditions like diabetes and leukemia . Visit to a Dentist and get checkup done . Get complete mouth scaling and polishing done. Use antiseptic mouthwash solution like chlorhexidine twice daily. Take vitamin suplements . Develop a habit of brushing teeth twice daily with a soft bristle toothbrush . Develop a habit of using dental floss and interdental cleaners . Hope this helps out. Regards.... | |
Suggest remedy to cure 99% abnormal sperm morphology
I had a semen test done and found all results normal except my sperm had a 99 percent abnormal morphology! What can I do to fix this? I know diet and staying away from drugs and alchohol is a must but there must be something else causing this to happen. | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of abnormal sperm morphology, I would like to consider your problem with male hormones, testicular micro-environment, nutritional status, radiation, toxicity and germ cell / chromosomal defects...So I think you need another panel of tests for a definitive line of treatment!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. | |
What could be the cause of white plaque on tongue and should i be worried?
Hello dr! I have a question about the color of my toungue, had a miscarriage a few years back and ever since i have noticed changes in my tongue, it gets white plaque whenever im stressed, after drinking lots of coffee with milk, alcohol and smoking(smoke maybe once every 3months). What coould be the problem, should i be worried | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have problem of white plaque on tongue dont worry you do is firstly dont take stress so much stress causes many problems . Use tongue cleaner to clean your tongue . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Use chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily Consult dentist and go for oral examination for white patch on tongue it can be Leukoplakia or Lichen planus due to stress disorder . Hope this will help you. | |
Suggest treatment for diarrhea and sore buttocks after treated fever
i have 14 month with a low temperature and sweating. he had a high temp and sore throat. took him to the doctor and they gave augmentin , he start getting diarrhoea, change to different antibiotic. temp down , extremely sore bum and sweating contantly | Hi, Augmentin can cause diarrhea. Sore buttocks is mainly due to acidic nature of stool. Application of ointment containing zzinc oxide and oral probiotics like saccharomyces or lactobacillus helps in such cases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Pediatrician, Cardiology | |
Suggest treatment for uric acid problem which causes knee pain
i am having uric acid problem from last 3 years but not getting proper solution from doctors I need a proper solutions is there any hospital for this to solve my problem, I am having pain in my legs because of this problem i m only 26 and take proper diet no oil less protein foods etc. | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to gout arthritis. O suggest using Allopurinol to lower the uric acid level for two months.After the treatment you should check the uric acid level again.I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I suggest to continue using a specific diet with less protein. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
Q. I am suffering from major depressive illness, sleep deprivation, and anxiety attacks. I need help.
I am suffering from major depressive illness,sleep deprivation,anxiety attacks,heavy breathing ,fatigue and exhaustion.i am a doctor myself, and currently taking Petril 0.5mg. I need help. | Hello Welcome to icliniq - How long have you been experiencing features of depression , anxiety and related symptoms? - Is there any ongoing stressor in your life that is exacerbating your symptoms ? Being a doctor can itself be an exhausting and demanding job. - I note that you are taking Petril 0.5 mgs ( clonazepam). Petril is good for short term management of stress , anxiety and help you to calm down. As you know it is not recommended for long term use due to risk of dependence and tolerance. You can use petril occasionally as needed for upto 4 weeks - If depression and anxiety symptoms are severe and persistent, you will benefit by taking SSRIs ( like Fluoxetine, Sertraline or Escitalopram). - In addition to medication, make lifestyle changes to improve your mood. Regular exercise helps. Try walking for atleast 20-30 mins daily. Talk to a trusted family member /friend about any ongoing difficulties. If feasible, consider CBT which will be helpful to manage and prevent relapse of depression & anxiety Hope this helps. Take care. | |
How to cure swollen ear lobes after insect bite?
Hello, My name is Samantha. Sometime between sunday afternoon while being outside to Monday morning something bit my ear lobe area. My gland behind the ear is swollen and my earlobe is swollen and red. I took a few antibiotics i had on hand and tylenol. Today is the third day of the symptoms. what should i do? | Hello,Welcome to HCM,I can understand your concern for insect bite. After reading your query it appears that you have developed insect bite hypersensitivity. This basically caused by hypersensitivity to the insect bite which can cause acute aggravation of the problem and flare up of the lesions.Thank you.As you are not getting relief from the steroids an antihistamine so I suggest you to meet a dermatologist and get your skin examined to get proper best treatment. You can apply steroid creams of higher potency for the early resolution of the lesions. You can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medial advice.If you have pain and irritation then you can take a tablet paracetamol or diclofenac.Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation.Thank you. | |
How to treat dislocation of my ulna bone in my left arm?
I have ehlers-danlos syndrom and I found out recently that i have a slight about 1/2 inch dislocation of my ulna bone in my left arm. If I go to the doctor, is there any other way I can fix it besides just popping it back into place such as pinning the bones? | Hello, The displaced fragment has to be aligned in its proper position, otherwise, the range of movements may be decreased and affect your daily activities. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. An X-ray forearm may be required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Can pregnancy be the cause for the delay in periods?
Hi,My period is usually irregular however it always comes before the next one is due to come. I have now missed two periods my first day of my last period was the 13th of november. I have not been under any more stress then usual. I have been experiencing nausea. The last time I had sex was New Years Eve (December 31st) . Is it possible that I could be pregnant? Should I take a test? or should I wait? | Hi,Yes there is a possibility that you could be pregnant.Do a early morning urine pregnancy test to see if its positive.If positive see an obstetrician and get an ultrasound as it can help date your pregnancy accurately.If negative and if you don't want to get pregnant you could take progesterone tablets for withdrawal bleeding and then consider Oral contraceptive pills, these will not only regularize your cycle but also provide contraception.Hope this helps.Regards. | |
What causes arm and finger numbness and low BP?
I am a 52 year old woman who is overall good health 5 3 and 130 pounds. Typically low blood pressure. Started experiencing crazy numbness in both arms and fingers about 6 months ago-shortly after stopping birth control pills that I took daily to prevent endometriosis symptoms. Had a cat scan on brain, carotid artery check, heart monitor. Everything came back normal, absolutely no plaque, great cholesterol . Neurologist thought perhaps I was experiencing symptoms such as numbness that can be caused by estrogen stoppage-so I ve started HRT. This has eased the numbness a bit but it s still present; particularly bad at night and in am. I am awaiting an MRI and am scared of MS but no difficulty at all with speech or vision. Now my blood pressure is typically really low 90/40. Any feedback would be appreciated... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms may be related to bilateral Carpal tunnel syndrome, or a compression of the median nerve. A radiculopathy, caused by a disk displacement in your cervical column could also cause this clinical scenario, but in this case you would feel neck pain and stiffness too. Worsening of the numbness during night is typical of Carpal tunnel syndrome.I don't think your symptoms are caused by the low blood pressure.I recommend you to consult with the neurologist and perform a conduction nerve study ( Electroneurography) to examine better the nerves of the arms. A cervical column xray may be helpful!Greetings! Dr. Aida | |
What to do for coughing blood and getting blood spots when sneeze though on medication for TB?
I am currently taking tb medication but I was afraid because before I started Treatment I only coughed up small amount of blood mixed with my sputum. Recently I coughed up for about a 1 tablespoon of Blood and there were small amount of blood spots when I sneeze. Is it a sign that the medicines are not working at me? I am already on 1 month since I started my medication. I also gained 3 kls for that 1month. | Hi and welcome to HCM, This is not due to drug. It may be due to epistaxis (rupture of blood vessels due to forceful cough). since you have gained weight it shows that medicine is working. Do you have good appetite. Nothing to worry. Consult your physician. Wish you speedy recoveryThanks | |
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
hi...so i have been off my birth control pills for about 2 weeks now because I discovered my blood pressure has been high and my doctor is trying to pinpoint what is causing the elevation in my blood pressure...I had sex friday night with this guy i have been seeing and we used a condom but I am still paranoid that I can get pregnant since I have not been on my birth control pills...I am contemplating going and getting the plan B pill just to ease my mind and ensure that I won't get pregnant...what is your advice? | condom if put over penis before inserting in vagina and if not ruptured provides excellent protection against pregnancy ...i think you donot need plan b | |
Which doctor can help me with psychiatric problems?
I am looking for psychiatry in mobile Alabama. my son passed away 4 yrs ago and my husband ha d a stroke in dec. and I feel like I am losing my mind. had to put husband in nursing home, and he will never be able to come home again....I just feel lost.. | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you have been going through a very difficult time recently. From the description of your problems, it is possible that you could be going through a depression.Now, there is effective treatment available to help you overcome your symptoms. Help can be in the form of anti-depressant medication or psychological therapy. So, I would advise you to see a psychiatrist in your place for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. If you cannot find a psychiatrist by yourself, then you can see your GP or family doctor and ask him to refer you to a psychiatrist.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist | |
Swelling and severe pain in temple caused by rotten molar and wisdom tooth. Will taking metronide help with the cure?
Hi. I have very rotten molar and wisdom teeth on top and bottom on both sides. Problem is the right side of my head just above my temple is swollen and throbbing with severe pain. Is this normal and will it eventually go away. I take a mix of neurofin plus and prodein extra also metronide and curam duo forte antibiotics. Its been over 2 weeks now and it doesnt seem to stop much. I mainly need to know will the pain and swelling go away or is it a sign of something worse. Please remember i cannot aford to see a dentist. Thankyou | hi,it seems you have worsen your condition,your swelling and pain is due the persistent periapical infection in your tooth. Nurofen Plus is a pain relief medication based on codeine and ibuprofen which will not work well in 3rd molar pain,you can go for tramadol or piroxicam for pain,trypsin and chymotrypsin for your swelling and ofloxacin and ornidazole for your infection.kindly stop all your previous medication before starting your new medication. But i will insist you consult a medical practitioner or a E.N.T. if you not will to visit a dentist. Pulpal pain is spontaneous, strong, often throbbing, exacerbated by temperature, and outlasts the evoking stimulus. Localization is poor, and pain tends to radiate to the ipsilateral ear, temple, or cheek. The pain may abate spontaneously, but the patient should still be referred for dental advice because the pulp has probably necrosed, and acute periapical periodontitis (dental abscess) will probably follow . Endodontics (root canal treatment) or tooth extraction is required. | |
Can fatty tumour be deep inside the skin?
MY 21 yr old daughter has a lump on her back she went to the doc and getting a cat scan the doc thinks its a fatty tumor I m not seeing where this is anything like the fatty tumors I ve been researching since I m only seeing them on the skin. Can a fatty tumor be deep in your skin? She says its painful. Its been there for 3 yrs and I m worried....ty Rhonda | Hi, Greetings from HCM. since you have consulted a doctor and acat scan doneyou dont have to be apprehensive .Fatty tumors are usually be lipomas which will not be painful and will not become cancerous These type of tumors are below the skin and sometimes they are not visible externally .If there is associated neural element it can become painful If you are worried you can consult a surgeon and get it removed as it is a simple operation | |
What can be cause for sudden increase in WBC?
I had a cortisone injection in an inflamed bursa in the shoulder on Monday and a blood test for another issue on Tuesday. My Dr called me urgently today and said I had to come in asap. My WBC count had gone from 5 in Jan 2014 to 17 yesterday. He thought I must have some type of infection..... whilst I was much more concerned about the big C (no previous history). I explained that I had finally got in for a cortisone injection the day before and whilst we will do another precautionary WBC test in 2 weeks he is reasonably confident that an escape of cortisone or not all going into the bursa is the most likely cause for the spike. What do you think? Thx Mark | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may either have some infection or it may be due to steroid injection. You should go for repeat test. If it still remain persisitentely high or you have any sign of infection then you should go for antibiotics. If you don't have any sign then no need to worry. Just be relaxed.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
What causes lumps on the face, hands and feet of a child?
My 1 yr old developed random welts on her face, hands, arms and feet. The will randomly appear and are inconsistent as to how long they last. Some stay on her for 1 hour and some disappear with in 15 minutes. We do not have animals and she has not been exposed to anything different. What could these be? Thank You! | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Bleeding and sharp stabbing pain since mirena coil fitted and polyp removed. Why ?
Hi I had the mirena coil fitted over 3 weeks ago, also a polyp was removed at the same time, i have had bleeding and pain ever since, i went to my gp 6 days ago who put me on a period delay table for 3 weeks, i am still bleeding, but it seems as if it is not fresh blood, i am still getting very painful sharp stabbing pains very low down in my stomach, i am worse off now than i was before i had the mirena fitted .... can you help | Hi welcome to health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You are having pain lower abdomen, and bleeding since 3 weeks, when a polyp is removed, and marina is fitted. G.P.priscribed period delay tablets for three weeks. still no use. it is not fresh blood. It appears to be the infection, and bleeding made it still worst. marina is expected to controle bleeding , still you have it means it is some thing . I advise you to consult a gynic for diagnosis and treatment. First of all you get the marina removed, then the doctor may give you some antibiotic. Don't worry you will be fine with this. Best regards. | |
What is the treatment for swollen penis and groin pain?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My husband has had a problem now for three months he gets swelling on the penis and has had pain in his groin. he has only on lower testical due to being premi. we have been to the emergency room were they have taken ultrasounds . no one understands the problem. he has also had high blood presure for the first time in his life. he is 51 as of today, he is very strong and physically in great shape . he has a very poor diet. eats pizza and pork chops and salad do you have any ideas. | HI, I can understand your concern for your symptoms, the groin pain can be due to renal calculi and prostate infection. you can take anti-inflammatory drugs for the swelling and pain. I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day | |
Suggest treatment for cough,wheezing and green colored phlegm
Hi,I am having wet cough almost through out the day. I get phlegm in white color when I cough. But I have thick greeinsh phelgm accumulated in my throat after i get up in the morning with some pain in throat. I have chest tightness at times and get severe headache (on the back of my head) while I cough. I have wheeze too. But I dont have any issues when I sleep. I have no fever and no cold. 2 years back I was treated for Klebsiella Pneumonia. I also feel that I have PND (post nasal drip). I met an ENT but the medicines didnt show much improvement. I am also waiting for my sputum culture test result. Please suggest. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis is more. Your symptoms like cough, expectoration, wheezing, chest tightness etc are commonly seen with lung infection and bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You will need higher antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of these reports. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first diagnose and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes pain around the groin area?
Had hip replacement on 9/13/16. Recovery went well until December 2016. Pain near my groin area where the hip was replaced. Went to my surgeon, did x rays, no issues. Gave me Meloxicam and the pain went away in two days. Took the the Meloxicam for the past two months and now the pain has returned just as bad. Can there be some other issue other than my hip. Going on vacation in two weeks and can barely walk. | Hi, The pain in the hip after a hip replacement can be due to a muscle spasm, scarring or a loose implant. You need a proper examination and CT scan to find the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Is Canderma cream effective for itchy genitals?
i have itching in my private partsand very itchy. there are round lesions appaering and i think it is ring worm. Now it has appeared along the sweaty area of my braest too. Will CANDERMAS suffice. I am in a remote place in africa and i want to order medicine from India. PLEASE HELP URGENTLY | Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your treating doctor I advice you that you have tenia infection or ring worm infection. Canderma cream is sufficient for your problem, you can ask it from India. I advice to do diabetes and HIV test also as this type of severe ring worm infections are associated with this disease.I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease. | |
What are the side effects of decdan?
I am 22 yrs old and my weight is 65 kg I would prefer to take advice from the expert before using decdan as my younger brother is already using the tablet and his weight is 75 now. Does the medicine harmful or Is there any other medicine to stay fit and maintain bmi. I will be grateful to you. Prince | Hello, Decdan has so.e side effects such as stomach upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping or increased appetite. To maintain the BMI I recommend to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
What is the best diet for 1 year old baby while traveling?
Hello, My daughter was exclusively breastfed upto six months and i started weaning her on cerelac. However, she vomited after every cerelac feed and also threw up the following two-three breastfeeds. I then stopped cerelac and started her on exclusive home-cooked food. She s 10.5 months now and eats anything home made. My concern is that we have a long travel plan scheduled when she turns one year and we will be travelling in hot weather for an entire day. What food can i carry along? Is there any particular ady to eat food that may suit her? | In India best is Ragi porrege swich can be carried easiely and can be mixed with water such is lukewarm alternately depend on formula milk or dairy milk while travellingg. | |
How to treat ear and throat infection and bronchitis?
Been sick for month,Dr. first said ear infection,throat infection and Bronchitis.Now on third antibiotic-Avelox,cough is better,swollen glands went down,but still fatigue,fever blisters healed but gums are different in mouth and have white spots on lips....should I see another doctor? | You have not mentioned anything about the lab investigations that were done for you. Were any samples/swabs collected from you? Was the causative organism determined? What are the results of the antimicrobial sensitivity tests?If none of these were done and you were prescribed antibiotics just on the basis of a physical examination, then you should definitely see another doctor. Just taking one antibiotic after another without ensuring if the antibiotic is capable of attacking the causative bacteria will not help you. The lesions on your gums and lips are probably a fallout of prolonged antibiotic treatment. | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small ball of the mixture every morning and before two weeks I got my periods. Then I had checked whether the cysts were dissolved by having an abdomen scan. But still, small multiple follicules have been seen in it with both ovaries enlarged. Kindly suggest me what I can do further. I got married before one and a half years and I am much worried about my pregnancy. I have gallstones as well. | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start trying for conception. But I advise you to do it under the supervision of a nearby gynecologist because egg size is important while conception and that you can know by ovulation study. Ovulation study is performed under the supervision of a gynecologist. For gall stones, surgical intervention is required generally. Medicine is not of much help. | |
What could be the reason for no sperm count and how can it be treated ?
I am 5ft 5inches tall. I am 65kg. I have got checked my semen It showed Nil sperm count. I am 32 Please tell me any good suggestion. | hello welcome to healthcare magic do not worry. you should go see a urologist who will examine you and see if there is any local cause you having nil sperm count. also there are procedures which can be done to know if the sperms are not there at all or is there any obstruction? the doctor will evaluate you completely . there are a few very good specialists all over india. i can tell u about a few in mumbai if u want. | |
Suggest treatment for shortness of breath
I am a 26 year old female that has a 1 1/2 yr history of shortness of breath. Initially was hospitalized with tachycardia/dehydration, influenza swabs negative along with PE studies. Low grade fevers. SOB ensued from there. A mono spot came back positive about 8 months later but no definite timeframe that we can pin down for when it happened. Chest x-ray s and CT s normal. End of Jan 2010 a mediastinal mass was found, resected Feb 2010-benign thymic tissue. Ended up with elevated left hemidiaphragm. Myasthenia gravis has been ruled out. PFT s normal except for decreased MIP and MEP s. Multiple respiratory infections, pneumonia x3. Pulmonology can t figure anything out. Cardiac workup has been negative including echo s, stress tests, cardiac enzymes, CHF workup, etc. Sats 97-100% on RA. Shortness of breath about the same at night, have to rest going up a flight of stairs. No peripheral edema. Multiple prednisone bursts and antibiotics. CT s and chest x-rays have been clear of anything. Shortness of breath is unchanged since mediastinal mass resection. Run low grade fevers (99.4-100.5) very frequently. WBC never elevated. Getting ready for another referral to another facility. Any ideas what this possibly could be. I have an asthma history, currently on Flovent 440 mcg BID, also have a hx of GERD and have had 2 nissen fundoplications (1st on failed). Recent EGD shows no evidence of reflux. Allergy testing has been negative, immunoglobin levels have been checked. Have a hx of low ferritin levels, just finished 8 IV doses of Venofer. No change in symptoms. Also found growths on thyroid, biopsies negative, TSH and free T4 levels WNL. Running out of ideas, my primary MD and all specialists that have been seen all agree that something is wrong, but can t figure it out. Any ideas would be welcomed. | Hello, * I would recommend contributing anxiety as the prime concern cause of breathlessness in this case before looking for other organic causes. * Best handling of stress, anxiety with meditations, behaviour cognitive therapy and supportive care is a must to proceed for best possible outcomes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon | |
What causes extreme pain in left back, buttock and leg?
I am 47, 5'3 and weigh 14 stone, I work as a primary school teacher. I have had back pain on and off for many years, this has escalated since January to the point of constant pain to the left of my back, severe pain through my left buttock and down my left leg. I am now struggling to teach, i find it difficult to sit, stand or walk for periods of more than a few minutes. Also the pain is worsened when i bear down to go to the toilet. My sleep is disrupted by the pain. Anti inflammatory pain killer helps but wont cure, what can you suggest? I have not made time to see my GP, but now feeling the need to seek help. | Hello respected teacher...Yes you should see a neurosurgeon..Let me explain to youBackache with pain radiating to legs ..There is list which causes this but the most important is disc slip and spinal stenosis.In these two conditions there is a compression on the nerve fibres which supply to the lower half of the body and as result of compression there is back pain and also in legs..I should suggest to do aCT lumbosacral region of back bone...Bye..see you in good health | |
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
good morning iam a woman 52 years of age i have a bit of high blood pressure and i noticed when i started to take a medicine called Disothiazide i started to notice my blood sugar began to go up a bit and in the morning fasting sometimes ll2 sometimes ll4 and today l22 i stopped it a week ago and i started my diet. it goes down after a meal and it will be normal after 4 hours so please doctor tell me what it is iam worried thankyou and god bless you... | madam ...your sugar was rising as a side effect of thalidone drug or drug you were taking for high BP ...but your BP if it is too high or more than 140/90 it should also be brought down .please visit ur local doctor he may prescribe another medicine for high BP which does not raised sugar .. | |
Orange tongue and inside of mouth after appendix removal. Reason?
My great aunt just had her appendix removed on Saturday. Today her tongue and the inside of her mouth is orange - what could cause that? Also, her stomach is distended and I know that is from surgery and the gas the doctors had to use to "blow up" her abdomen to do surgery. I think that is normal but the tongue situation has us concerned.... Her doctor said he had never seen that before.... Thanks | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,This could be due to prolonged use of medications, nutritional deficiencies, fever, dehydration, mouth breathing.Get a thorough clinical examination and evaluation done.Take a course of multivitamin suplements.Take complete balanced diet and drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.Take care! |
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