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Suggest treatment for hair fall with intake of Levothyroxine Hello Doctor, In take levothyroxin 50mg every morning on an empty stomach. I started taking over six years ago. my Dr. always tell me that my thyroid is normal , My hair started falling out. It started falling out very soon. She has not changed the med in 6 ...
Hi, You seem to suffer from Telogen effluvium. The cause would be thyroid dysfunction. So, you consult your managing doctor for revision of dose of the tablet you have take. You may take Biotin tablet daily for few months to few year or till the good result. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp. If there is a dandruf...
Suggest naturopathy treatment for rectum cancer Good Mornins Sir, This is ranga rao calling from tenali, a.p. india, sir, my wife is suffering with rectum cancer since 2009, intially we used homeo medicine but there is no resutly after that we went in alopathi inthe month of march, 2011 thedoctar did radition along wi...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your wife seems to be having a surgical complication arising out of radiation to the rectal cancer. The rectal tissue might have become friable due to radiation and chemotherapy and this caused a false passage between the rectum and vagina.Unfortunately there is no cure in naturopathy for the a...
Q. Do Levofloxacin and Azithromycin tablets cause any side effects? Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old male and I weigh 46 kg. Over the last seven months, I am suffering from fever along with chest and back pain. I also have body ache and little blocked nose but not runny nose. The mucus keeps coming out from my mouth. I h...
Hi. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. It is right that tablet Azithromycin might cause heart disorder like increased abnormal rhythm and this is seen usually in the elderly age group. At 19 years of age and if you have no known cardiac disease then you might take tablet Azithr...
Seizures, incoherent speech, memory loss, might have TB or cancer. Prognosis? My father is 90 years old. He recently suffered a seizure and developed incoherent speech. Doctors ordered a CT scan and a chest exray. We were told the doctor suspects he could be suffering fro TB but they also feared it could be cancer . H...
Hello Thank you for getting in touch with us. As I see, your father had a seizure recently and developed incoherent speech. This could be due to various reasons like stroke, infection, injury, cancer etc. The exact diagnosis can only be made after conducting a few laboratory and radiological tests. Physical examination...
Is bad dry cough and pain under ribcage concerning? had a bad dry cough for seven days last three days have pain under my right rib cage, pain all the time but very bad when I cough or deep breath have trouble sleeping as hurts continuous on right side, should I go to the hospital to get it checked out.
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection and pleural effusion. You are having continuous coughing and right sided chest pain, worsening by coughing. So possibility of pleuriti...
What is the treatment for tuberculosis? hi 15 years prior i was effeted with Tuber closes. I had took the full medicine and cured. but the scar is remain on my chest which is visible on my x-ray, which i am unable to travel in Gulf countery for employment. please guide me waht is the permanent treatment for this
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having old healed scarred lesions in current chest x ray.. And these lesions are due to previous tuberculosis. Actually, almost all lung infections heal by fibrosis and calcification. And this fibrosis will remain as it is through out ...
Suggest treatment for delayed puberty in a boy Ok, i'm a guy who just turned 18 and still haven't hit puberty. It looked like I started to like 4 or 5 years ago, for example I have some armpit hair and some pubic hair, but then it just stopped, no deep voice, no facial hair whatsoever, no penal growth, hardly any leg ...
Hello,I suggest you to visit your doctor and run your hormonal profile. Its not normal not to have pubertal signs at 18 years.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
Is lupus treatable? Hello. I m a 38 year old female diagnosed with Connective Tissue Disorder/Lupus. One symptom that is stumping my primary and neurologist is I have episodes of cognitive impairment. Just as quickly as if someone turned off the light switch, something happens where I feel my brain functions slow down...
Good evening mam..well cognitive impairment is very Much a part of the lupus.. Rather it s the most common neurological.problem. I will suggest you consult your doctor and get an MRI brain done just to rule out any other cause for the same. You may need acceleration of therapy for a while. Hope this was useful
Any permanent remedy for cough? Hello I have had a cough for a month and was wheezing pretty bad was prescribed prednisone for about three weeks and to use an inhaler. The cough went away and I felt fine. After finishing the prescription I am now coughing again and back to wheezing. I tried the inhaler again but it s ...
Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. And no need to take oral steroids as in bronchitis only few indications need oral steroids.So avoid oral prednisolone.Start inhaler having long acting beta 2 ...
What does this ECG report mean? Dear Dr, I am Raja.Age 38.height:158cm,weight:58.from Tamil nadu. I have problem Atrial septal defectASD(OS).I will given my MC report , Kindly suggestion to my report. Iterpretion: 1).M-mode and Two Dimensions Echocardiography IVC- Right side, IVC drains into-Right atrium, Pulmonary Ve...
Hello , What you have is atrial septal defect ostium secundum type , So I will enumerate my recommendation. 1) No ayurvedic treatment will help . 2) As the right heart dimensions are nomral and you are asymptomatic , you may consider not closing the hole at present . It can be easily closed with a device and it is a p...
Suggest home remedy to induce ovulation I am almost 300 pounds and am not ovulating. I went to the doctor about 5 months ago and they blod work came back that I am not ovulating. He prescribed me some pills and they made me have a cycle but I havent been back since. What are some home remedies that I could do?
Home remedies will not make you ovulate. Please do not try them. Fat cells of our body secrete a substance that interferes with ovulation. You will have to get your weight back on track and that would be the best home made remedy that you can opt for. Regularly walk in the morning and exercise properly and regularly. K...
How will Antoxid-HC help pallet pain? doctor my pallet is paining every morning I wake up. The ENT Surgeon has prescribed me Antoxid-HC for a month. She has also prescribed Amoxycillin (MPX-CV 625) for my problem. My problem is going on for the last 3 weeks. I want to know of Antoxid-HC why is it prescribed in my case...
Hi Dear,.Understanding your concern. As per your query pain on palate occurs because of infection of oral cavity. Antoxid HC capsule contain multiple vitamins and antioxidants in it which are quite beneficial for the over all maintenance of the body as a whole. Though not directly but indirectly these are helpful for e...
What causes emptiness in the Sella? What is the cause and its effect if found two small nodular foci of subcortical hyperintensity in Flair images in right high frontal region - Deviated nasal septum towards left side with hypertrophied left middle and inferior turbinates - Sella is empty with flattened pituitary glan...
Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear thank you for asking this question. Dear empty sella may be accidental finding on MRI brain. In MRI scans pituitary gland not visible so it appears like empty so it is called empty sella. In primary empty sella aracnoid layer extends below the pituitary cause compress pituitary cau...
What causes numbness in the left thigh? Previous constant numbness outside left thigh above knee. Recent Flu for three weeks. Once Flu symptoms gone. The area of left thigh numbness has expanded to 1/3 of outside thigh with several severe attacks of what feels like burning pins and needles in that numb area. Hurts lik...
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from meralgia parasyetica due to compression of long cutaneous nerve of thigh. Need to avoid tight pants and belts. Do regular exercise for weight reduction. Use tablet pregabalin 75 mg once or twice a da...
Does dental abscess in tooth cause swelling of glands in neck? Hi, for the past year I have had a swollen gland on the right side of my neck, I'm 35 and a smoker and so am very worried. However, this all started when I had a very bad dental abscess on a tooth which was not removed for a further 6 months due to waiting...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The swelling in the neck region can be a space infection or it can be a inflammatory lypmhadenopathy secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get the tooth treated, once the source of infection is removed or treated, then the swelling will come dow...
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex? Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ...
Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou...
Suggest medication for running nose due to cold Hello! I am a 24-year-old female living in a rather cold climate. Yesterday, one of my nostrils started leaking. The fluid is clear and it's only the one nostril and it just won't stop. Is this the start of a cold or could it be something else? I've never experienced so ...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having the symptoms of common cold and running nose, which should be treated to prevent secondary bacterial infection.I would suggest you to followYour symptoms requires following measures1.Steam inhalation with Vapocaps2.Salt water gargling3.Oral antihistamines like Tab Montex LC4.Oral ...
What can cause severe cough and gag reflex? 16 year old boy has been having severe cough but no fever or sinus for past week. He had a case of an unknown allergy & hives 2 weeks ago that went away after 4 days of prednisone & zantac. Took him to pcp last week and Dr. Took xray and said lungs are normal although there ...
Hi, Sounds to be underlying bronchitis related issue. Need precise course of antibiotic, steroid, bronchi dilator, and other supportive measures to cure early. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What causes lumps on the penis of a toddler? I have a 2 year old son with lumps on his penis. I am waiting for an appointment with the paediatric urologist but thought I would check it out on the internet first and saw this site. The first lump I noticed at christmas, it was about the size of a grain of rice, it is at...
Hi... I understand your concern. By what you say I feel that your son is having smegmoma. It is a very common condition due to accumulation of smegma and easily treatable by application of steroid cream. Regular cleaning of the prepuce area by pulling the prepuce back during bath will not let this recur.Regards - Dr. S...
edema on legs with pain i am about 52 year old lady having sever edema on leg with pain at feet and heal right now , i was diagnosis for gout and i m having xyloric, twise a day
Hi.. It could be arthritis itself that could be the cause for the swelling..  Avoid physical exertion.. Dietary modifications and regular medications should help in preventing these events..
Blister on the roof of mouth suddenly, om medication for esophageal Crohn's disease. Any ideas ? Hello. this morining I woke up with something that can only be described as an ulcer or blister on the roof of my mouth, Just had a dental work up, and have never even had a cavity. This blister type thing eventually poppe...
Hello there.... Crohns disease is associated with oral ulcerations. Medications used to treat such conditions usually cause ulcerations....Do not keep middling the ulcer as that might aggravate. Use topical anesthetic to get over pain...you must surely be taking vitamin supplements..if not do take them... ulcer in the ...
Does an allergic reaction to shrimps always cause hives? The other day I was treated in the ER for my first ever shrimp allergic reaction. (And first allergic reaction to anything). I experienced breathing problems, chest tightness, slight nausea, labored breathing, low blood pressure, etc. but did NOT get hives. Do h...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hives are not always required for considering as allergic reaction. All other symptoms are suggestive of severe allergic reaction and can be considered as allergic reaction. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem? Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?
Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis...
Suggest remedy for lump on the right side of abdomen near hip bone I haven t had my period since january (its now the end of march!). As well as this in the last week or so I have noticed a lump on the right side of my abdomen near my hip bone. it hurts a bit when i press it. What could it be? please help because I m ...
Hello,In my opinion lump on the right side needs to be investigated from your surgeon or gynecologist. Treatment depending on one of the following causes evaluated after physical and lab or radiological investigation your doctor would treat as per its need.Causes in your case could be Antibiomas of the appendicular abs...
How to get control over anger? My husband gets very agitated at other drivers of cars that are rude or get in his way, and starts using profanity and yelling at them, road rage. I try and calm him down, but he just tells me to shut the f---k up, and other profanity at times. Then he tells me I just ruined the day and ...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. These outages are purely stress related. Your husband should understand that, there are so many people on the road, goes through the same fate, and just 1% behaves as he behaves. Also he should know that anger is an emotion whi...
What causes severe pain the testicles having the intercourse 2 days before? My 22 year old just came home from work early from extreme pain in his right testicle. There is some swelling, no heavy lifting within 48 hours, sexually intercourse - yes about 36 hours ago. Thank You for your time..little out of my league he...
HelloThanks for query.Sudden pain in testicle is mostly due to either infection of Epididymis (Epididymitis)or Testicle itself (Orchitis).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 Scro...
What is the treatment for heart blockage? MY Father is 72 years old. My house doctor said me that his heart as two block and he will have to heart surgery( pacemaker) . His all blood rep. are well but only the E.C.G report is not well. How we understand that his heart is blocked. what type of test would be done for th...
Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I totally understand your concern.I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.As you explain, you have been told that your father needs a pacemaker. If it is so, this means that his heart has a rhythm problem. This rhythm problem is ca...
What are the risks associated with angiography? I am about to undergo an angiogram and want to know the best decision with respect to medication or angiography. I've read that there are certain risks to this procedure and am wondering on a decision as to whether to just rely on medication or not. I have had problems...
The questions that an angiogram will answer are is there narrowing of a coronary artery?can the artery be repaired easily with a stent?is repair or treatment of the coronary arteries needed to make me live longer?The last question is the most important. It is actually not a common finding. The medicines and diet are ab...
Can Xanax and Adderall be taken for ADHD, brain tumor and heart condition? My 15 yr old is on 15mg of adderall for ADHD. His side effects are pretty rough including thinking that there is some thing wrong with him. (He is having a heart attack...he has a brain tumor...etc. ) I have read that Xanax in combo with addera...
hi,Xanax (alprazolam ) and adderall (amphetamines) are used in treatment of ADHD.However,it is better to start from minimum dosage for children . Hence you first need to consult a psychiatrist for dose suitability and monitoring.There are however no recorded drug interactions between the two medications.Regards,Dr.Riya...
What causes pain and numbness of the soles? in the bottom of my right foot, when I am on my feet for a long period of time, the ball of the foot feels as if it is swelling, and causing some numbness, and modest pain. I am not diabetic, I where good orthotics that were made for me. please advise how to reduce the uncom...
Several features of pain can be helpful in clarifying what is going on and the next steps for diagnosis and treatment. Type of pain. Burning mostly means a nerve is having problems. This can be either a sick nerve or a nerve that has had an injury. Electrical, shooting, numbness would be others implying nerve source fo...
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...
How effective is bite guard to avoid sucking of fingers? My six year old son sucks his right index finger. I have tried everything and I researched a Tguard. Do you recommend this? I also looked into one of those bite guards they put in but they look painful. He still has teeth coming in. Should I wait. Dr is concerne...
Thanks for the query.It is some type of anxiety in childrens.By doing so they comfort themself.You see a child psychologist.You can apply femite lotion, or paper sticking to the finger.Hope i helped you.
What causes fibromyalgia? Hello, Doctor. What do you suspect causes fibromyalgia? I have the worst case I ve ever seen and am on disability because of it. I ve had it since 2005. My symptoms resemble severe MS (minus brain legions). I m 47 and feel like I m going to die it hurts so bad. Thank you for hearing me out. T...
Hello, Fibromyalgia is a problem in pain conducting pathway. It may be due to genetic disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder or panic attacks etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. It is treated with antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications and painkillers. If symptoms not improved pl...
What causes pain in the lower back? I have been suffering from lower back pain for a couple of months. Some times it wakes me up from sleep. After taking tramadol and extra strength Tylenol the pain is manageable but returns. If I am physically active, the pain gets really bad. The pain is in the small of my back on b...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lower back pain is quite COMMON among middle aged individuals. Back muscle strain is one of the MOST common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles o...
What are the chances of getting pregnant after having I-pill? Sir when i was doing inrecource wd my wife condom was slild and my sperm was inside my wife vegina..after 2 hours she took i pill...her period date was 20 of july and i did inrecource with her 18 of july..but she didnt get her period yet..i m worrid about i...
Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worryChance of the pregnancy is nil because1. You did sex in the compete safe period of the cycle2. I pill was taken with in 2 hours, It is highly effective in preventing the pregnancy (just 1-3% failure rate)I pill contain high progesterone that cause prolongation of second ph...
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given? Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it...
Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cycl...
What does this ultrasound report indicate? An ultrasound has just revealed liver diffusely echogenic and hepatic steatosis . I gather that is some kind of fatty liver (non-alcoholic). I am 5 7.5, 130 lbs, 73 years old and follow a pretty clean diet: no grains/sugars. I consume about 2 tbs MCT oil/coconut oil daily, oc...
Hello,The given ultrasound suggestive of fatty liver and it could be a non alcoholic disease. Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. You have to do a liver function test to assess the functional status. In most cases it will resolve with conservative management and only observation and follow up is required.Ho...
Suggest medication for h pylori Hello doctorI'm 33 yrs old,got married about 2 and half yrs back. Till now I have not conceived. We were together for about 14 months after which we were apart for my husband's professionalreasons. Before he left India, we had gone for consultation. Since I get my menses regularly, doct...
HelloSemen analysis is normal for fertility , Thyroid tests are normal in your case, Your husband took complete treatment for H. PYLORI. Your follicle size normal , ruptured well in time , follicle size was also normal . endometrium thickness is also normal . In spite of this you are not getting pregnancy . Yes this m...
How to cure a small knot on the upper part of left thigh? Behind my knee on my left leg only, I've had some what looks like veins pop. They look like bruises but they're not. I also have a small knot about the size of a pea in the upper part of my left thigh. The area behind my knee almost feels like the circulatio...
Hi, you could be having Varicose veins or Bakers cyst or very unlikely but possible to have an Aneurysm of the Popliteal artery. You should get an ultrasound or a Color Doppler of the area done to confirm the diagnosis and then treatment can be guided accordingly. Take care.
What causes heart palpitations with and without a cough? I am having heart palpitations with and without a cough for about five weeks now. This occurs daily, sometimes throughout the day. For approximately 45 days prior to this starting I started taking prescription Integra F capsules for anemia. I also take Lexapr...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would prefer if you mention age, and if there any other chronic medical disease like diabetes. But generally, don’t worry of vitamin overdose because it is usually rare and less harmful, if administered orally and the body ...
What causes pain from a deformed rib? Im a 19 year old male. I was born with a deformed rib on my left side. Im scared to go to doctor because its not consistant. The pain comes about once a month but has come more frequently as I got older. When it comes its a vary painful ache no mater what way I sit but I noticed i...
hi,as you mentioned about the deformed rib, there is a chance that the normal anatomy and biomechanics of respiration will be disturbed.you need to get an x-ray done to check what exactly is wrong with the muscles.you can take advice from the pulnonologist and visit a physical therapist who will help you gain strength ...
Q. A 19-year-old girl's brain is same as that of a newborn. What to do? Hello doctor, I have a sister who is 19-years-old, fully grown physically and healthy, but she has no knowledge. She cannot talk, she does not have any idea, her brain is the same as that of a newborn baby. Do we have any treatment regarding this,...
Hello doctor, Your sister has developmental delay and predominant speech delay the cause of which could not be identifiable unless we go deep into history. How was her birth? Was she born under normal delivery? Her birth weight, how long she was in the hospital at the time of birth? Is she able to walk and recognize al...
Regular pain in lower abdomen. Ultrasound done. Bilateral small renal calculi. What does this mean? i have a regular pain in left lower abdomen.i consult docter she advise me to a utrasound.in ultrasound report 3 mm calculus is found in both kidneys.but i have no pain in right side.i take treatment for two months but ...
Hello since size of calculi is very small so they should come out by self. You should drink a lot of water. Even if calculi are not removed and pain is present then u can go for endoscopic removal. You should get your serum and urinary calcium level measured because bilateral calculi can be due to some anomaly of meta...
Suggest remedies for undissolved stitches causing pain I had a suspicious legion under the right side of my jaw around the size of a mini meatball, and i got it removed in april, the doctor said the stitches would disolve but the area is rock hard and the stitches have not budged and i am experiencing pain and ALOT of...
Hi Dear,.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of undissolved stitches which are causing pain around jaws is mainly due to local inflammation following the surgery might be causing numbness and pain and pressure effect on the area. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as be...
What causes itchy spots on body after completing MRSA infection treatment? I was told I had mersa..went to dr had it cut and was on mds for a week ...I still feel sick at times .. and now am still itchy in some spots. can I still have mersa.. I also was put in hospital for10 days due to staff .. iam worried I may have...
Thanks for posting your query to HCM. MRSA infection if treated properly with antibiotic get cured . Itchy spot are not produced by MRSA ,it could be due to allergy to some medication you have taken or may be due to some other cause .You need to consult an Dermatologist for local examination and make an diagnosis .MR...
What causes chest pain and small green dots? ive had some reflux off and on for a year now. I quit drinking and that ssemed to help. Last night though i had some chest pain and saw small gren dots with a blue rim. Its been months since i drank the chest pain was at the top and center of my ribcage. im 42 yrs old and i...
HI,Welcome with your query to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,after its review,In my opinion you are a known case of Alcoholic Gastritis with GERD.Recent bout of chest pain with green dots with blue rim on chest,indicates you need to restrict alcohol and invesigate the clotting status of your blood and your liver ...
What causes bump on butt cheek? hello, im 26 year old male and i have this bump inside my lowerleft butt cheek, I noticed it this afternoon when I was have a bowel movement. I looked between my cheeks and didnt see the bump but when i placed my finger where the sensation was, i felt it. When i press on it i do feel so...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is likely that it formed during this interval since you did not notice it 3 days ago.You would have to monitor it to see if it progresses.It may be a small infected 'hair bump' (folliculitis) or it may be revolving into an abscess (collection of pus).Since it would be difficult f...
Q. My son has been having severe vomiting since 1 year of age. How to treat this? Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He has been having severe vomiting after meals since he was an infant. At about 1 year of age, the vomiting slowed to about three times a week, which is how frequent he vomits now. He is in the third per...
Hi. It is very sad to see your child in such a situation. For further information consult a paediatrician online -->
Gastroparesis. History of cholecystectomy and bile gastritis. Infected with Pylori or gastroparesis flare up? Hi my name is Julia . I have gastroparesis for 4 years retention 49 percent at 120 min ( done 3 months aho) Had cholecystectomy 2009. Had bile gastritis . 1 month ago had endoscopy just mild gastritis no h pyl...
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Mere kissing of don't causes H pylori so need not to worry. Now you are having nausea , anorexia so may be due to hyper acidity ( gastritis as you mentioned ) .I would like to come up with these following measures , these includes.1 Try raising the head of your bed about 4 i...
What causes sensation of having nails in head? my mother must be having a sensation like there are nails in her head and she is says that she can pull them out and it feels better but they disappear when she pulls them out. It starting with her scratching. She has rheumatoid arthritis and this started after going on...
Hi,I can understand your concern regarding your mother. The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of somatic delusions/ tactile hallucinations. I would have wanted to know if she is on any steroids as part of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms your mother is having can be independent or as a resu...
What does enlarged uterus with multiple fibroids on an ultrasound suggest? HELLO DOCTOR, I was wondering if my results on my Pelvic ultrasound is normal , doesn't look like it , I have been trying to get pregnant and just dont know exactly what my findings on my ultrasound are normal or there is something else going o...
Hi, I think you should go for a myomectomy first because size of fibroid is b8g. After that you can plan for pregnancy. With the fibroid, there is a high risk of miscarriages even if you become pregnant. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question.
Is chest pains, mild acid reflux, heaviness and lung tightening related to mitral valve prolapse ? Yes, I have been having check pains for sometime now and related them to mitra valve prolapse, but the pain has now become something different. I still have the pain but I now have a mile acid reflex feeling, heaviest in...
Hi,Mostly your current symptoms are due to acid reflux, due you have shortness of breath or wheezing if not then asthma is also rule. so all these symptoms like chest heaviness and lung tightness are attributed to acid reflux and acidity problem. So avoid spicy and fatty foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Also ma...
What causes severe pain in the mouth and white bumps on the tongue? My 8 year old granddaughter is in extreme mouth pain she has white bumbps or blisters on her tongue she has had it for 3 days. Her highest temp was 101 looks like canker soars or fever blisters no sign of going away/ Dr Perscrip moxicillan she start...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From your explanation it looks like fever blisters only and it is a viral infection leading to sores in mouth along with fever.It is Viral Stomatitis.Viral infection is commonly self resolving and can take upto 2 weeks to get...
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD? Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b...
Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ...
Remedy for cooked noodles stuck in throat for a 2 year old My 2 yr old has a cooked spagetti noodles stuck in her throat. I believe she partially snorted it from her throat up bc she is pulling at her nose too. She can breathe, eat and drink. When I look at her throat with a flashlight I see the noodle hanging vertica...
HiGenerally, small pieces of food stuck in the throat will dissolve on their own by being exposed to saliva from the mouth. You can wait for this to happen if symptoms are not overly troublesome. Chewing gum or sucking on lozenges increase the amount of saliva produced and can help with this process.Sometimes the piece...
What are the treatments for pain and swelling in joints? I seem to have some swelling of my joints. I notice it in my fingers mainly, but also in my wrists, knees and elbows. I first noticed my right wrist on Christmas eve was aching, then the knuckle of the pointer finger of my right hand. The next day, my right knee...
Hi...Your joint pains needs to be diagnosed properly with blood work up and needs to be treated with medications...I suggest you to meet a rheumatologist to get investigation and treatment done..You can have moist heat applied for your joints for a good pain relief...Have lot of water.....Hope this is helpful for you.....
Suggest remedy for numbness in face My sister woke up with left side of her face numb and the dr. said it was bells palsy, she got steroid shot but then the next day she was so dizzy when she opened her eyes and became weak in the legs. CT done no tumors or stroke. went to ent and said she does not have vertigo or bel...
Hello,Weakness in legs, numb face in a person with high blood pressure is denoting towards a neurologic cause. In such a case, she may need a opinion from a neuro-physician. The advanced investigations like MR Angio are more helpful in such cases.You should not wait. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I...
Is diffuse posterior disc bulge, bilateral neural foramina serious? diffuse posterior disc bulge causing narrowing of central canal and bilateral neural foramina causing mild compression on bilateral exiting L4 nerve roots at L4-5 level. mild diffuse posterior disc bulge with right paracentral annular tear indenting o...
Seriousness is not fully dependent on MRI finding. Instead its more clinical symptoms and corresponding MRI findings decide further treatment.
What causes dull pain at the bottom of rib cage towards chest? i have had the same dull pain at the bottom of my right rib cage sort of more toward the middle of chest since I was 18 and I'm 50 now , sometimes it hurts really bad like when trying to do a sit up or certain yoga moves and sometimes it looks like there i...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is associated with exercise and movements. This is characteristic of musculoskeletal pain. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid mo...
What causes difficulty while walking due to loss of balance? I woke up last night and found difficulty walking straight I was off balanced toward my right side. It is as if all my blood was on the right of my body only. This did not last long mayby just for 3or 4 steps only.For a few days now my right arm feels heavy ...
Hello, First of all, you should do some investigations such as measuring blood pressure and if it was high, you should receive medical treatment and do an ECG, an ECHO on your heart and the lipid profile in your blood. Moreover, you should take aspirin 160 mg twice per day after meals and Pentoxifylline twice per day a...
What causes the feeling of obstruction in esophagus with difficulty in breathing? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...It is very difficult to describe my feeling; just like today I suddenly feel there is something stuck in the middle of my esphrogus and made me very difficul...
Hello dear Phyllis , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress or anxiety issue .* Still to be on a safer side one time evaluation with upper GI endoscopy is recommended with a gastroenter...
How can i get rid of the gaps in my teeth? Hello, I am currently using Orthofill bands that are used to close the gaps in my teeth. My gap is completely closed with the band on, but whenever I take the band off the gap slowly comes back. Is there any way that I can keep my gap closed, so that I can finally stop wearin...
Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Orthofill bands have good reviews regarding closing gap between teeth. However, it does not rectify the underlying condition of mal occlusion of teeth.I suggest you visit an orthodontist and get your dentition checked. You may be required to get x-rays done. After study...
Suggest treatment for loose silver cap My son s silver cap is real loose in the back. He started crying with pain. I gave him ibuprofen but he said he could taste some blood. It s barely still in his mouth but I don t wanna pull on it cause he s hurting so bad. No dentist office is open yet. What do I do?
Hi dear,This need to be re fixed. Pain and bleeding indicates secondary infection inside.Avoid manipulation, do warm saline gargles and see your dentist asap.Take care Thank you
What causes lumps in underarms and vagina? hi please help im only 13 yr old female and iv got pains in my bood and sometimes goes under my boobs like a chest pain iv got it not and iv had lumps on my underarms and now iv got one on my vagina. im really scared im in tears, i havnt got the nerve to tell my mum. is their...
Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM.Cause of the lumps you have is as follows-a-You have Mastalgia with dysmenorrhea-which is very common at this age.You plz dont worry as this will subside once you grow up in next few months.Till the time -as its painful, Plz take anti-spasmodic drugs and painkillers from your family...
What does mantas tic adenopathy imply? Totally depressed.one ultra sound test found no kidney mass,two months later from a ct scan found right renal mass at4.7cm enlarged retrocaval lymph node suspicious for mantas tic adenopathy,how could such different diagnosis exits like that and being told you now have 24 months ...
Hi, You may be having Mantle cell lymphoma (I guessed from your misspelled description, correct me if I’m wrong). You can consult a hemato oncologist and start on chemotherapy at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain
Suggest treatment for low iron saturation levels. I have had very low results for the past year of my Iron Saturation levels in my bloodwork results. I have been experiencing chronic fatigue, joint pain, headaches and menstrual like cramps but with no actual period. I am worried about how bad I feel and want to know w...
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that low iron saturation and low hemoglobin is common in menstruating women. you should start iron therapy. As you mentioned you have very low iron saturation I advice you to take injectable iron therapy initially and once you achieve th...
Q. When I try to remove the flakes on my scalp, there is bleeding and crusting. Why? Hello doctor,I am suffering from two major problems from the past three years.Acne and marks.Sticky oily dandruff.Scalp flakes do not get dislodged even after shampooing. I have to dig my comb into the scalp to remove the flakes which...
Hello. You have been following all the right advice. Continue the same for the face. As for the scalp, I think since it does not get resolved with antidandruff medication and there is crusting involved, my diagnosis would go in favor of scalp psoriasis. However, I cannot guarantee it before a personal examination. I su...
What does low MVV on cardiopulmonary stress test mean? I have a question I have been not well for three years it all started when I lost 30 pounds now I have cysts on my lungs, liver, breast and ovarie. I have seen several lung and heart doctors but nobody knows what is wrong any ideas what could cause all this and ma...
Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! MVV stands for maximum voluntary ventilation. It is simply a measure of your maximum breathing capacity. A reduced MVV implies that there is a limitation on your respiratory system. That could be in the lungs or outside of the lungs. The finding itself does not specify where the probl...
What causes recurrent pus filled zit on my upper back? I have a normal sized zit on my upper back. I have been getting it there for years. In the past it would only be once every couple of months but now twice a month. I was diagnosed with lymes disease and a couple co infections six months ago and am still on antibio...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that it is a cyst. A cyst is a sac that can repeatedly collect material which can become infected.If the cyst is removed then no further collections are possible.This can be done by a general surgeon or your GP ,possibly as an in office procedure.I hope this helps
What causes shortness of breath? hi,i'm Dr.Rasel(MBBS),27yrs of age,from BD.my ht is 5' 9'' & wt 82kg.i'm hypothyroid for last 10yrs..taking thyroxin 100mcg daily.my pblm is shortness of breath or dyspnea or chest tightness with speech pblm.i guess i've no chest infections.pls help..thanx
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Shortness of breath is commonly seen with asthma and bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose them but it will also t...
Is it normal to have tightness in stomach, vomiting, nausea and bulging veins throughout body when using implanon? I have the implanon in, its been in almost 2.5 months. but im having such weird side effects. Identical to pregnancy. My lower stomach is so tight, which looks like an early pregnancy bulge. Nausea but n...
Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Yes implanon being a hormonal medication can lead to this kind of problem. It causes increased acid secretion leading to the symptoms like bloating, pain in abdo...
What causes recurrent neck pain despite having a fusion surgery on cervical spine? Thank you for your time sir, I have been diagnosed with multilevel moderate to severe degenerative spondylosis. 1mm at C3-4 and 2mm at C7-T1....I have had fusion and rods surgically implanted (obviously). Also have rods and pins at L3-S...
Hi Michelle, Following surgery to the C spine, what you can develop after a period of time is called as adjacent segment disease or degeneration. What is means is that the cervical vertebrae are subjected to increase movements and following fusion surgery this places additional stress on the intervertebral discs above ...
Suggest treatment for severe stomach pain Hi I have been having stomach pain on the right side since December 2015 and I went to the hospital and I had a ct scan and the found nothing. I'm still having the pain the only thing some times not every day more like every other day or if I do have it all day or for a few ho...
welcome,consult your family doctor for physical examination,he may order for -1- ultrasound abdomen,2-x-ray-chest & abdomen3-blood for C B C ,LIPASE,,4-URINALYSIS,5- STOOL TEST FOR OVA & CYST,cause may be-gall stone,right side plueral effusion,liver abscess,kidney stone,stomach & duodenal ulcer,appendicitis,right pylo...
Suggest treatment for severe wrist pain I have been having wrist pain for about a week now. The pain has gotten worse over this time. It hurts mostly on the thumb side of my wrist on the palm side. When I bend my wrist forward or backward it hurts dramatically more. I also am unable to put any pressure on it, such as ...
Is there any history of injury? If so it can be a fracture . If no h/o injury then it can be a tendinitis or some kind of wrist synovotis( swelling may not be visible externally).
Q. I have a rash that is itchy and uncomfortable. What could it be? Hello doctor, I have a rash that is kinda itchy and it is too warm to touch. It appeared in my lower abdomen and nothing is coming out of it. My environment did not change and my food habits did not either, despite including bananas in my diet.
Hi. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are two possibilities: In my opinion, your lesions are more likely to be of herpes zoster infection. Either visit your physician as early as possible or consider the following treatment. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with ...
What causes fluctuating WBC counts? I am a 37 year old woman and I have just discovered that I have a low WBC count (fluctuating within a month between 2.8 and 4.2). I don't have symptoms of anything - I feel perfectly well. In looking at old history it seems that my WBC was low 3.5 years ago as well. Recently I ...
Hi,When more than one family member ,otherwise healthy have low WBC count, familial causes are to suspected. However, your hematologist will have to investigate to rule out serious causes, before labelling it familial. As you mentioned that ANA was positive, was ANCA test also done? Do you have any joint pains, rashes,...
Will Doxycycline help in reducing swelling and inflammation? I have sojgrens syndrome and RA I am having swelling, pain ,and pressure below left cheek and nose ? Will doxycycline help? Also have prednisone 20 mg prn for joint swelling and inflammation , been off any meds for 8 weeks. Is this a flare or sinusitis ?
hiYou must have a check up with an ENT specialist if any sinusitis is suspected.Doxycycline is an antibiotic for infection in pharyrnx or sinuses, oral cavity etc and is only indicated when infection is suspected.infection in URTI is accompanied with sneeze or congestive nose, sore throat, fever, mild post nasal drip c...
What could recurring chest pain with pressure in the neck indicate? i had some chest pain plagueing me for about a week approx 6 weeks ago. I only believe that this is relevant because since than i have noticed this sensation of pressure on the left side of my neck, not sure if there noticeable distension. .wanted to ...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and get done 1. Chest x ray to rule out lung pathology. 2. Ultrasound examination of neck to rule out lymphnode enlargement or other mass lesion. Lung infection and lung malignancy (if you are smoker) ...
What can be done for pain in abdomen after doing chemo? My mother has breast cance and lymphoma. Per her oncologist her breast cancer has spread to her liver, spleen, some abnormalities are shown in adrenal glands. She is currently on her 3rd or 4th type of chemo, initial once she was tollerating more or less ok, new ...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.It will help to do an ultrasound scan and know where in the abdomen she is having pain Usually pains are due to underlying problems in abdomen like fluid collection or pressure on organs or nerve irritation. Some of these conditions can be treated if known. Pain can also be due to stomach infec...
How to treat aggressive behavior due to relationship issue? my daughter is 16 years old and studying Class-IX in CBSE Course. She is not attending the school as well as private tuition. We the parents are aware worried about the same. Recently, she got a boy friend who is school drop student of Class-VIII. My daug...
I can understand what problems you are facing.from all description it appears your daughter is going to develop personality disorder. In it force or punishment wont help.she needs support and counselling by psychiatrist. Visit a psychiatrist who can treat her by doing psychotherapy.
Suggest treatment to lower raised liver enzymes My Partner is waiting for an altra sound as his recent blood results indicated his liver results were 20 points higher than normal, what can he do to help himself, he does not drink alcohol or smoke and hasnt done for a long time. How ever he did have part of his bowl re...
I don't know (from your description) the cause of your partner's removed bowel, anywhere the last thing to doubt by me is a relation of his liver results with his colectomy. So keep quiet while waiting for the ultrasound result and other exams that probably will follow.
What happens in Liver abscess type B ? yes! i really to know all about Liver abscess type B. thank
Thanks for the query I think u meant, Hepatitis type b, or rather hepatitis B. WHich is a more severe form of hepatitis but most of the times self limiting. It is transmitted through blood, body fluids including saliva but not urine and feces. Vaccination is available. Treatment is given only in forms where the viral l...
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...
Should I take loestrin normally after missing my periods? Hi. I recently switch birth control from yaz to loestrin. I've never missed a pill and my period is like clockwork. I haven't had sex this month, but my period has not come on the regular day. My question is should I take my pill on the regular day as normal wh...
HIWell come to HCMOn either way you can follow the method like you can wait for the next menses or you can continue taking the pills as its but better to wait for the next period and take care for intercourse, it should not be happened, till the menses, hope this helps.
Suggest remedy for water retention in body while on chemo treatment My father has been taking chemotherapy for cancer. He has cancer in his thyroid. Two weeks ago he was hospitalized for congestive heart failure. He is still in the hospital. Problem is he is retaining mass amounts of water. He has only one kidney. The...
Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.Lasix is given to flush out excess fluids from the body.But if the kidney function is less,it can't be given,due to side-effects.As you've not written the kidney function reports,it's difficult to comment.If he's retaining fluids,he should get th...
What can be the cause of spiral pain in my left leg above knee? Hi good evening , I have spiral pain in my left leg above knee so I am not able to stand is I sit but when pain is over I found my leg have no power. At present I can walk but I cannot run and I cannot use my left leg while I am climbing stair case .
Hello, As I would like to ask is what is your age? above 50? any symptoms of high BP or BGL? Then it can be related to OA or Varicose veins. If you are in your not in the above age then this should be related to some other pathology than the above mentioned. If the pain in radial in nature, tingling, numbing and weaken...
Molar extracted, dizziness, pain. Injections, ibuprofen taken, mouthwash used. History of tmj. Suggestions? Hi there Two weeks ago had a back molar extracted (not wisdom tooth) It shattered and was an hour of pulling to get it out. Only had injections. Painful after but manageable with ibuprofen. Have been rinsing ...
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Pain, swelling, dizziness, generalised weakness, are common side effects after tooth extraction. You dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after somedays. After extraction a course of antibiotics and analgesic is required to prevent infection and promote healing. Delayed wo...
Could frequent urination be due to the habit of masturbation? I am 30 Years Old and still single.I suffer from frequent urination is not normal, which causes me embarrassment during travel or visit relatives, where I need the toilet more than once, especially if you drink water on an empty stomach , then I need to uri...
Helloyou have very strong myths regarding masturbation. Please understand , masturbation is a normal , safe and healthy method of sexual self gratification. It has never harmed any one ,nor will it in future. The more you worry about masturbation, the worse your problem will get. so relax and enjoy your sexual life.DR ...
Suggest complications with tuberculosis gland i m 43 yr female.my height is 5:3 and my weight is 75kgs.. i m suffering from fever from past few days.. a lymph node has been detected under my left axilla.. my montoux test report is also positive. doctors told me that it is a tuberclosis gland and they advised me eithe...
Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Positive mantoux test doesn't always means positive tuberculosis ...Sputum examination, biopsy from lymph node for histopathological and microbiology examination...These investigation help in confirming TB...Yes tuberculosis can spread through aerogenous route to another people...In your ...
What is the life expectancy with pacemaker and blocked carotid artery? My 81 yr old dad has an inflamed gaul blatter. He is a high risk for surgery because only 20% of his heart is functioning and that is with a pacemaker and defib. Another reason for the high risk is 20% or his left corited artery is blocked and 78% ...
hello thereI understand your concernYour family doctor is right .There isn't much that you can do. Sit with him talk to him and spend as much time as you can with himI fully empathise with you .Start gathering memories and pamper him with his likes .Indulge him with his favoritesHope that works for you
Suggest treatment for high WBC levels with chest pain 44 yr old Male, has smoked in the past,has a 4cm x 3.5 cm lesion on one lung with excessive sweating, loss of weight, coughing up blood, stabbing pain in the chest and back on one side only with general weakness.blood work showed slightly elevated white blood cells
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having mass like lesion on lung, sweating, hemoptysis (blood in sputum), chest pain and you are past smoker, so possibility of either lung infection (pneumonia) or lung cancer is more. Slightly elevated total white cell count is seen w...
Abdominal pain, tender when touched, lump. Under stress. Cause? hi im a 29 yr old female who has been experiencing abdominal pain, mostly left side under rib cage. but some spots are tender when pressed on. when I touch where the pain is I feel a small little pea size bump/lump, which I have also noticed more forming....
this can be gastritis samatitis duodentis gall bladder or any chronic infection of the abdominal organsneed gastroenterologistr consultation for diagnosing and treating the samethe lump can be lymph node of abdominal wall or little hernia due to pressureget gastroenterologist advice to diagnose and treat
Suggest treatment for persistent spine and neck pain Hellow doctor My name is Reshma Chavan I am 32 yrs married having 1 baby boy 2 yrs....I am working in a pvt firm. since last 6 months i am having the problem of neck pain...there is a problem in my spine C5 / C6/ C7. Severe pain in my neck due to which there is a pa...
Hello, Well, I think that you have to take good care of your spine as it seems that your spinal vertebrae are weak or fragile. You need to take pain killers like paracetamol along with some muscle relaxants. You need to do X-ray of cervical spine to check for spasm and bone density. You need to keep pillow thickness ju...
What causes back pain, losing appetite when having cysts on ovaries/kidney? I have cysts on my ovaries and kidneys with a mass on my right kidney and free fluid on my right side of my pelvis, I m in and out of feeling naseous, I was retaining fluid in my abdomen and I have pain in my back that comes and goes and not m...
Hi and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. You should write your age.You need to see an Urologist,as early as possible.You have polycystic kidneys and ovaries.You need to do the following tests:1. urine routine, culture and ACR. Also, 24 hours urine protein.2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LF...
Can Estelle cause yeast infections in genitals? Hi there, I was just wondering if masturbating eliminate yeast infections? I am 22, weight 70kg and 172cm tall. I eat healthy and excersize regularly. Recently tried Diflucan, it still didnt get rid of it. Im also on Estelle, not sure if its coz of that.
Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.No masturbation doesnt eliminate yeast infection. It requires proper antifungal medications. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query...
Is it safe to take xanax after consuming beer? I have been dizzy/confused for the last couple of weeks and it is made me extremely worried, I m 21 and never have health issues. I have had an EKG, stress test, blood work and cat scan recently in which they all came back negative. I am prescribed Xanax (.25mg) and only ...
Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Yes it is safe to take one xanax with one drink of beer as the dose of xanax that you are taking 0.25mg is too low a dose. Further tight chest could be a manifes...
Trying to conceive. Having hypothyroidism. Taking eltroxin. Is it possible to get pregnant with hypothyroidism? I am trying to concieve from last 8 months but didnt got success.I am a k/c/o hypothyroidism.My TSH were within normal range with the help of Eltroxin 50 mg but this monthh when i repeated the test my TSH wa...
HelloThanks for your query.Patients with hypothyroidism can definitely conceive as long as the TSH values are within normal.Your TPO seems to be within normal range.However, an ideal TSH before conception should be less than 3.At 28.84, first you need to be regular with the medication, and have a repeat value which fal...
Is my baby normal ? why is she behaving in this fashion ? My daughter is 26 months old.When she was about 20 months old,one day while sitting on my lap she started rubbing hereself.And after that it became her habit,many times she used to lay down and rub herself for hours and gave such wiered expressions as though sh...
Dear In a process of development child may do such mastrubatory activity which can be considered as a neurotic trait. You can do distraction (i.e. engage in another interested activity) and avoidance. Check for urinary tract infection.
Could the abdominal cramps be due to urine infection after IUI or pregnancy? hai doctor I had my 2nd IUI 14 dayss back..since 12th day I have urinal problem..tend to frequent urination with low quantity and irritations too...yester day I took an HPT but it was negative...I had certain symptoms like pregnancy on my fir...
Hello, in case the test is negative then most likely it is a urine infection so get a urine microscopy test doneIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on
What causes kidney failure while on Metformin? I was on metformin several years ago and went in to my kidneys shutting down which the hospital took me off at that point as believed was the cause. Could this be a fact as I am know longer on it and only on occasion show any signs of kidney problems
Hello,Metformin is not known to cause kidney failure. So I suggest you evaluate for diabetes which is common cause for nephropathy. The other cause include hypertension as well. I suggest you rule out these two factor first. I need to know your urea, creatinine estimation and egfr value as well to comment further. Hope...