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What causes a knot below the rib cage in a child?
i just notced my 2 1/2 year old daughter has a small bruise below her rib cage and has a painless knot that rolls around in the middle of it. When you touch she says it does not hurt. What could this be? She weighs 30 lbs and has been very healthly child. | Hi...unexplained bruising / without any history of injury or trauma needs evaluation as it might be indicative of a bleeding disorder. It can show itself at any age. If there has been a trauma then yo can be rest assured as it is not bothering the kid. The bluish discoloration you are noticing is a subcutaneous bleed ... | |
What causes low pulse rate?
just dx with htn 170/100. Next week bad headache - went to ED. Bp there was 220/120. Given lasix,benadry,compazine. CT scan negative for brain bleed. Past few days, pressure better, but high at night. No headaches, but pressure in temple area. Have been on Hctz 25 mg, started a day before E... | Hi,It can be due to recent blood pressure variations. I would advise you to see your doctor and discuss the possibility of beta blocker. It will help to control your blood pressure and will decrease your pulse.Wishing you good healthin case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards, | |
Have prostate cancer. Done prostatectomy. Undergoing hormone therapy. Increasing PSA level. What to do?
Sir, Myself Pradeep Kumar Sinha . I am suffering from Prostate Cancer . My prostatectomy was done during Sept.2009 . 30 nos of Radiation completed during Dec. 2009 . Now Hormone Therapy is going on. 5 nos (Eligard-4... | Dear Mr Pradeep, Thanks for writing in. There is a possibility that your cancer is now not sensitive to hormone therapy any more. I would suggest imaging studies to rule out any evidence of recurrence of the tumor (like MRI pelvis, CT thorax and bone scans). Further treatment in the case of visible disease on scans or ... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy during ovulation?
after taking menogon inj i had a 1 cm follicle on 4th july at 10 am on follicular study. on 5 th july at 10 am dr told that it had ruptured and on the same day at 4 pm we had sex. can there be a pregnency chance? we didn t sex neither before or after ovulation. | Hello, having sex around ovulation has high chances of getting pregnant but sex should be done regularly for3-4days atleast for increasing the chances of conceiving. The ovum can be fertilised for 72 hours after ovulation. Sperm can fertilise for 24hours after ejaculation but maximum chances are in 1st 6hours of ejacul... | |
Suggest treatment for developmental delays in a child
I am a peds occupational therapist. I see a 4 year old boy who has some developmental delays. He is also seen for speech therapy. He has a very soft voice and doesn t seem to have much respiratory reserve to speak or sing more than a phrase or two. He has very slow... | neither a respiratory nor a seizure activity is likely, could you provide more information about his perinatal and natal history, and whether a brain MRI was done or not | |
How to treat the cramps in foot?
My feet are cramping. This is not normal. Both at the same time. Pain subsides or stops at the same time in the same areas. Calves also. Toe joint freezes upwards and I am unable to walk. Last as long as 5 minutes. Rubbing does not help. Started last night, been happening all day every... | Hello For foot cramp,Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins.Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself.Take potassium rich diet.Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication f... | |
Advise on B.Hemolytic growth causing red rashes
Hello, my son 4.5 years is having red rashes on his body and face. We assumed it as measles but doctor took throat swab and it showed heavy growth of B.Hemolytic. We wanted to check what should we do should we go for another doctor for double check. Please advise. | Hello, Your sons symptoms seem to be related to a bacterial infection. I suggest using a cycle of antibiotics such as Augmentin to treat the infection. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application at the rash area. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Rega... | |
Can I take anadin to reduce painful swollen cheek and gums?
I went to the dentist as I have a swollen cheek and my gums hurt. He told me he cant do anything for the pain as he cant see in my mouth properly and the xrays were not the best. He has prescribed me 2 things "Metronidazole" to treat the inflammation and also... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the swelling can occur secondary to tooth infectio take radiographs like OPG and if you dont find any tooth related infection then you can think of any arterovenous malformation within the masseter muscle. you might have to go for ultrasound..the swollen gums could... | |
What causes irritability in a child after an accident?
My daughter who is 16 months old had a semi bad accident on monday-tuesday morning so we rushed to the ER, she was legthargic the day after but that was to be expected, she sleeps more then her norm.(but is responsive while sleeping) and she is extremely irritable... | Hi, Probably this accident left a bad experience to your baby, like a psychiatric shock to an adult, it will take some time but it will end. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Q. Is there any medicine available to relieve gum pain after scaling?
Hello doctor, My younger brother aged 18 years, is having teeth bleeding from a month. So I suggested him to consult a dentist and he went for it. As no one was there to guide him about what to do, he got into a trap by some brokers and they took hi... | Hi. The best therapy for healing of gums after scaling is as follows: 1. Saline water mouth rinses. Take a cup of lukewarm water, put 1/4th teaspoon of salt in it and do its rinses twice a day, mandatory for two weeks. New and healthy gums grow every 14 days so they will become better in two weeks hopefully. 2. Do Chlo... | |
Suggest cure for a lump
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I just noticed a hole on my forbear on my hair line that is big and empty and about the size of an erraser on the back of a pencil. What is it? What caused it and how do I get rid of it?! | Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear Your baby seems to suffer from-Basal Cell Carcinoma with a Scab removed,or it could be due to a Nevus with Mole changed in to melanoma... | |
What could be the reason for having extreme abdominal pain?
Hi I had sex yesterday evening with my husband and afterwards I had exterme abdominal pain. It was sore to walk, sit down and to laugh or cough. Its still very sore now to more. I think its around my uterus area. Can u help..I also had a miscarriage on 7th Ja... | HI.This type of pain is usually caused in a condition called PID= Pelvic inflammatory disease or a mass of tube and ovary together.Since you are in pain now, it would be wise to undergo an internal examination by a Gynecologist and ultrasonography. You may get a better diagnosis. A proper diagnosis will help in a perfe... | |
Suggest treatment for a black mark under the eye in a child
HI, my child had and injury on his face the blackness spread to the eye. This was on May 2014, I took him to his pediatrician he had his eye check, x ray but he still has a black mark under his eye, the pediatrician says is allergy? I believe is something els... | Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. By blackness do you mean a black circle around the eye, what is commonly called black eye? Let me mention that the tissue around the eyes is loose and does not contain much fat padding. As a result, in case of an injury to the forehead or any other area close by, when s... | |
What causes pain in the lower right abdomen?
I am a 40 yoa female with Severe pain in my lower right abdomen near the belly button covering an area the size of the palm of my hand its a throbbing stabbing, teeth grinding pain. Nothing like I have ever experienced, worse than my most awful menstrual cycle could dream ... | HELLO N WELCOME. HERE IS UR PLAN. GET AN ULTRASOUND ABDOMEN N PELVIS URINE RE CBC DONE. FOR NOW TAKE TAB NOSPA FORTE OR BUSCOPAN PLUS. DONT TAKE HYDRCODONE. RIGHT ILLIAC FOSSA PAIN IS COMMON IN ACUT APPENDICITIS. U SHOULD GET AN APPOINTMENT FROM A GENERAL SURGEON TOO. LET ME KNOW ABT THE RESULTS THEN. TAKE CARE. THANX | |
Suggest treatment for sciatic pain and pain in hips
I am a 21 year old female with sciatic pain on the left side and sever pain in my hips when doing anything, my dr has given me Gabapentin as I also suffer from hypertension and duplex kidney so I cant take aspirin and ibuprofen or anything like that she has also give... | Uh, first thing on pain is diagnosis. True disk disease affecting nerves in the back is quite rare under age 30. And, having pain from other back strctures such as the kidney and urinary tract is much more common in people who are known to have those abnormalities already. Finding the problem and fixing it would be the... | |
Whats the causes and medication for pain in shoulder blade?
Hi I use my shoulders especially my right shoulder in a repetitive rowing motion in my work place. I have had unbearable pain under my shoulder blade all the way to nearly my armpit. It s been over 6wks now and the pain is non stop, I can t even lean back in ... | Hello ,since u have unbearable pain ; u might have torn your rotator cuff tendons or might have one of the lesion called SLAP. i would strongly recommend you to go see a doctor who would ask for an x ray to rule out bony injuries and go ahead with usg/mri to confirm the diagnosis after clinical examination.mean while ... | |
What causes vomiting while on antibiotics for tooth pain?
The day before yesterday I woke up took my thyroid medication and had breakfast at 8am. Right after I went to dentist and at 2pm took a hydro codin for pain in my gums after getting a crown. I took another one as directed 6 hours later. I felt dizzy so I ate on... | Dear user,Thanks for using healthcaremagic, I understand your problem, and like to inform you that vomiting is actually a side-effect of hydrocodone.There is nothing to worry as stopping it will cure the problem.You can start its alternative medicine Tab. NEPROXEN with prescription from your doctorafterIt do not have ... | |
What causes chronic fever with headaches?
my son has fever and was diagnosed with moderate yeast cell in his urine and was given 500mg metronidazole to be administered 3 times a day, after taking 5 times of flagy we vomits and complains of headaches? what might be the problem? is it with the medicine he s taking? shou... | it could be due to metonidazole as headache and fever are also side effects of metronidazoleinaddition to other side effects.you can taper or stop the medicine. | |
What causes conjunctive heart failure and is it essential to take Oxygen?
HI IHAVE BEEN TOLD I HAVE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY HEART . I HAD CONJESTIVE HEART FALIURE IN DEC. HOSPITLIZED ONE WEEK ECO DONE. IRECIEVED MY MEDICAIDE CARD HAD A SECOND ONE LAST MON. RESULTS ARE NOT BACK. I GO TO A COMM.CLINIC CAN YOU EXP... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of right sided heart failure and cor pulmonale is more. Right sided of heart is supplying blood to both lungs. So any problems in right heart will cause problems in Pulmonary arteries and lung. So ... | |
What could be the fleshy particles passing with urine in kidney stone patient?
I ve been diagnosed with kidney stones, had three episodes in a month in a half, went to the ER twice and I m passing fleshy-like particles and no stones-it s incredibly painful and I m in so much pain. What are these particles and why am I... | HelloThanks for query.You have been diagnosed to have renal stones ,Since you have repeated episodes of pain it suggests obstructive uropathy due to stone mostly impacted in ureter.and has to be dealt with immediately.Please consult qualified Urologist for proper evaluation and investigations like ultrasound scanning a... | |
How can viral fever in a child despite taking Meftal-P and paracetamol be treated?
Hi,My daughter is 4.5 years old (15Kg) and is having Viral fever. Fever is going very high 103. I am using paracetamol and medtal-p combination. As the fever is coming back to higher range every 3-4 hours can I use these drugs alternati... | HiI am sorry your daughter is going through a viral fever.Yes you can use paracetamol and meftal p alternatively if fever gets up.Keep consulting with her pediatrician to rule out any associated bacterial infection.Keep well hydrated. Use OTC ORS with plenty of water.Wish fast recovery. | |
Suggest medication for Lupus & rheumatoid arthritis
I was diagnosed with having a small stroke. MRI confirmed a CT scan results from an ER visit July 2013. I am a 47 female, was diagnosed with Lupus sle as well as rheumatoid arthritis last march I do take methotrexate injections once a week, plaquenil, folic acid, iro... | Hello, The treatment of chronic problems like Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis depends on the severity of the illness. The painkillers and disease-modifying agents can help after a detailed evaluation by a rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prave... | |
Sweating, sudden hot chest with red blotches, hot neck when nervous, anxious and upset. Solution?
Hi,I'm a 30 year old woman, I've always been healthy but I have this problem since my 20s. Whenever I'm nervous, anxious, emotional, really unhappy about something or really happy about something, I start sweating, my c... | Blushing is a common reaction. it may be a part of social anxiety disorder or social phobia. If blushing, sweating, along with possibly tremors or stuttering occur when you are in a social situation; you may seek the help of a psychiatrist. The other features of social phobia which you may be having are:1) Fear that pe... | |
Could breakout of hives in an infant be due to Amoxicillin?
my 19-month old son has an ear infection and was prescribed amoxicillan. This is the 3rd time that he's had this medication. suddenly on the 7th day of taking this drug (the 3rd time) he broke out in hives and his face swelled up. could he have just recent... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that your son had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic given to you leading to rashes and swelling..It is one of the common presentation of allergy to antibiotic that leads to rashes and swe... | |
Chronic asthma, had severe headache, tongue dryness, uneasiness after taking Synasma for chest infection. Had experienced similar episode in the past. Suggestion?
Hello Doctor, My mom is a chronic asthma patient and uses accuhaler 50/100 and ventorlin. She had a chest infection last week and was prescribed Synasma 400... | Hello. Synasma doe not cause this type of pain (I would suggest that you use generic drug name instead of a brand name as an ethics). Although, theophylline group of medicines are known to cause neurological side effects including convulsions. So they should be used with caution. Remember a simple rule for asthma: Pati... | |
What causes lesser discharge of semen during ejaculation?
Hi, I am 32 years old, 185 cm and 95 kg. I have enough semen, actually it is like before. I used to shoot out when I was ajaculating but these a few last months I find that it doesnt shoot out any more even if I try to hold my ejaculation for a few seonds. An... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are slightly overweight, exercise regularly and take high protein diet. Such a symptom may arise because of stress, some emotional problem, drugs/alcohol or some medication that you might be taking. Don't worry take vitam... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach pain,vomiting and rash in a child
Hi there, my 6 week old baby has got lots of spots that all have pussy heads on, it started with 3 and has now spread. got anti biotics cream which has cleared up a little on face, but now the course has finished and overnight spread to neck and up back o... | it seems like an infection and chidren especially infants are very vulnerable to infection wich may cause sepsis i would suggest you to do complete septic work up that is CBC, CRP, blood culture and if possible LFT, RFT, Serum electrolytes and start with a broad spectrum IV antibiotic like CEFTRIAXONE and could plan f... | |
What causes the leg to be cold and blueish colour?
Hello. I rolled my right ankle about 10 days ago in the park, on the uneven grounds/grass. I did not have any bruising, however, it swelled up slightly right around the bone. I didn t see a doctor because it didn t seem serious as the pain was manageable. I am on crut... | Hello,I have studied your case and I think you have ligaments injury .There is collection of blood in the tissue and this is getting dissolve so you are seeing colour changes. I would suggest you to take a x ray and make sure that it is not a hairline fracture. You will need splinting. Walking cast can be applied so... | |
Suggest treatment for hip fracture and bruise on the cheek
Hello, Two weeks ago I missed a step while going down the stairs and fell very hard on my bum, I fell so hard I thought I had broken my hip bone. The second day after my fall I noticed a VERY big deep purple bruise in my left cheek, with a dent (looks like a h... | Hello,I have studied your case, Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma. Continue ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and take rest.Take pre... | |
What does bleeding after Plan B pill usage indicate?
Hi there, i have a question. On january 5th, i started my period. It was a normal period for me, lasted about 4 or 5 days. Then, on January 17th, i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. The next day, i bought Plan- B and took it. within 24 hours of having sex. Yest... | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.This could be withdrawal bleed from Plan B due to the hormones.IT could be a earlier than normal period, also due to effect of Plan B.Please take a pregnancy test 2 weeks after unprotected sex.Take care. | |
Why am I having sudden high temperatures?
I am 33 years old I have hep c I have an appointment in august with a doctor to start treatments but for te last month and a half. I will be setting at home and ill feel good then all of a sudden ill go from feeling good to having a tempature of 103.5 and it will last for abou... | Good morning I am sorry to hear about your ill health The symptom of intermittent fever is not related to your hepatitis c infectionIf I were your doctor, I would examine you thoroughly and investigate you to find out the cause of your fever which would be most likely due to some infection Hepatitis c infection is easi... | |
What causes tightening of body in children s body?
Hi doctor, My 12 years child have a problem last 3 month he is suffering from right glands and now glands is ok but las 2 month hi is new symptom like he says that every thins is moving and than he fall straight and whole body is tight like a rod when any body give so... | one can not make a diagnosis unless it's videotaped and shown to neurologists; it could be dystonia, habitual spasm or even GERD... so get it videotaped such event and get the appropriate consult. | |
What causes pain in the left side in a light smoker?
I have had some lung pain for about 5 days now. In fact I am not even sure if it s the lungs or a heart, but its mostly on the left side. It is not so much as pain, but a very strange feeling (left chest) I don t know how to describe it. When I drink water for examp... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Left sided chest discomfort in a smoker can be due to 1. Heart diseases 2. Lung disease like bronchitis or lung infection. 3. Gastritis. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo first. If both are normal then no need to worry for h... | |
Why has stiffness persisted after undergoing undergone surgery for distal femur fracture?
Hello doctor, i have undergone surgery for distal femur fracture 3 months ago. I am doing exercises regulary as adviced by my doctor, but still stiffness persist. i can only bend my leg upto 60 degree. Kindly let me know when i w... | Hello, It is quite common after major trauma and fracture. You might require physiotherapy. Consult a physiatrist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Q. I have diffculty in bowel movement without laxatives. Why?
Hello doctor, I am 16 years old. My weight 87 kg and 1.73 cm tall. It has been a year since I am not comfortable having bowel movements. I go to the toilet once a week and the stool is usually hard to pass without a natural laxative and I use AgioLax. I do ... | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have chronic constipation. There is possibility that your large bowel is functioning slow, or it may be a problem with the ejection of stools and not necessarily slow bowel. To differentiate between I need to have more information. The laxative you use is safe, but it has the potenti... | |
Suggest medication for pain in the upper right jaw despite taking Z-Pak
Hello I have been having pain in my upper right jaw, I have seen the dentist he felt it was sinuses however i finished the Zpak today and the pain in still there if I do not take over the counter pain reliever... If I press on my upper gum as hig... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain in case if you have pain in upper gums and is not localized to a single tooth and there is tenderness on palpating the area near the cheek bone, it can be due to infection in the sinuses as the floor o... | |
What treatment should be taken for tongue cancer ?
My father has got tongue cancer in right lateral tongue. So pl help me. | Oral cancer especially on posterior, lateral (side), ventral (floor of the mouth) surfaces of the tongue are particularly considered more dangerous as compared to rest of the oral cavity, as they have more tendency for loco-regional spread and tendency for metastasis (spread to other distant organs). definitive treatme... | |
What causes tiredness and chest pain while having stents in heart?
My husband is 74 years old and he has no energy at all and he is tired all the time. He gets chest pains and already has two stentz in his heart and his muscles in his upper part of his legs hurt real bad along with where the kidney are. he thinks th... | I think his moral much down ...need counselling...after illness it's coming in many patient... Many hospital provide counselling for same... how is his previous activity level??? I also like to check his hemoglobin sr creatinine sr potassium and sr sodium levels..many times low potassium also leads to weakness ... Need... | |
Why did I smell ammonia followed by a vertigo?
Yesterday, I had a brief experience where I smelled ammonia, very strongly, as if someone was holding "smelling salts" to my nose. (At first I associated the smell with rubbing alcohol.) Then I felt like I needed to lie down. Then I experienced vertigo, or the room spinn... | HIWell come to HCMThe symptoms that is being stated here could be hallucination and this is noting to take the condition that you have for which you are going for physiotherapy in my opinion this is nothing to worry and try to control your thoughts, take care. | |
Suggest remedy for sharp pain in chest, neck, behind the eye and forehead due to stress
I have a sharp pain that shoots from my left chest through my left neck around my left temporal area behind my left eye and in my left forehead sometimes light sometimes aggressive and when aggressive sometimes causes me to rapidly... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your 2d echo and carotid doppler are normal, no need to worry for heart diseases and hence no need to consult cardiologist. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress and anxiety related symptoms. You are living very stressful life. So... | |
Liver tests done. Result slightly elevated. How to bring it back to normal?
Hi There. My doctor called me and said one of my liver tests came back slightly elevated , im going to call him monday to see what slightly elevated means. He said that he wants me to repeat blood work in 2-3 weeks and he will schedule a liver... | It depends of which liver enzymes are elevated (AST, ALT, Alkaline phosphatase or bilirrubin)? Depending on the reason why they are elevated is that recommendations can be given for you to get them back to normal. A good start is to avoid alcohol, and lose weight. | |
Suggest treatment for dry and congested nose
A couple weeks ago I had a sinus cold. I had a runny nose sore and nasal congestion along with other symptoms. Fast forward to the past few days and now I am experiencing more nasal congestion but this time I am not sick. I cannot breathe through my nose. I don t believe I ... | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. If you are experiencing such symptoms for the first time, I would not think of allergies first. 2. I usually suggest my such patients antihistamines like cetirizine for 7-10 days regularly.3. Regular s... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach flu in a child
Hi 3.5 mo. Old cried quite a bit as appeared to be fighting stomach flu I had for 3 days. I am breastfeeding. She is eating well and does not appear sick anymore-just quite hoarse, raspy when trying to cry, talk. Should we be concerned. No other symptoms and is happy, sleep... | These are usually episodes of infant colic.You should burp her properly after feeding.Also you may give her drops Colicaid EZ 10 drops three times a day for 3 days.Rest seems to be ok. Don't worry. | |
What causes pounding of heart?
I'm 59; have type 2 diabetes. I am overweight. I am 5'7. I have had stress tests; holter monitors; echos etc. I have mvp. I intemittent wake up with pounding tachycardia; with burning on the inside of both of my arms. My heart actually pounds for nearly 20+ minutes. What could it be? | Hi, you're having MVP, which is very commonly associated with such palpitations.it's may be (supraventricular tachycardia )SVT which is very common in MVP. whenever you've such palpitations, try measuring your pulse or better would be to the an ecg done. | |
I am not exercising but still feel pain in abdomen. Why is it ?
My abdominal muscles hurt as though I did 200 crunches or some other physical activity, but I haven t done any exercising in at least two months. Why do they hurt? I m a 19 year old female with a healthy weight, and healthy eating habits. I d hate to make... | the problem is due to sudden stop of exercise.dont do like this that is sometime ovre exercise &sometimes no exercise .do exercise in level.for your problem you can take balarist liquid 2 teaspoon 2time after meal for 1wk . | |
Noticed swelling and bump on hand due to an injury
Hi, I fell on my hand yesterday and where I hit it there is a small bump, I m assuming it s just swelling, it hurt very badly yesterday and today it still hurts badly when I move it certain ways but it feels a little better, i tried applying pressure to other parts of... | Hello,If there is marked swelling with pain on movements or inability to move your hand then it is a fracture but if you just have pain and mild swelling, you can move your finger without pain then nothing to worry it will subside in a week.You can apply ice packs to reduce swelling and pain.Hope this helpsThank you | |
Any suggestion for left side testicle larger than right?
Hello doctor, i have testicles problems due to unblance .my left side testicle is little bit larger and down than right side testicle. I feel uncomfortable and pain in these occasionlly.so request to you please suggest the treatment and told that is this unblan... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern here looking to the history given here I could say that certain conditions are there and that need to be ruled out first is hydrocele and second is orchitis if something is found like this then it should be treated accordingly if these unremarkable then just for... | |
Back pain, chest pain. Is it kidney infection?
i have been having back pain for the last couple days I thought I slept wrong it is located down and on both sides if I were to put my fists directly above my hips in the back it hurts right there sometimes I can't move without pain if I sit up straight and push my che... | Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Based on the description, I think that you have suffered Acute lumbosacral strain.The general treatment guidelines are as follows -* Give adequate rest to the inflamed area making it to heal and recover* Avoid involving in activities that produces pain* Ice packing for 10 minutes once in 2... | |
What causes headache and chills in a child?
Hello, My healthy 13 yr. old son was fine this morning then suddenly he was complaining of a bad headache and was freezing cold. I took his temp with 2 different thermometers and the temp was 95.6. He was very pale and cold. I bundled him up (inside home temp was 67) and gav... | Hi.... by what you say I feel that he had an event of hypothermia which is not to be ignored at all. Even though he has recovered now, he may lapse into hypothermia and shock again, which cannot be predicted. I suggest that you take him to the nearest Emergency Room and get him evaluated along with his blood pressure a... | |
What causes a knot on the head after an injury?
My nephew hit his head on the ground after he crashed on his bike. (Kids bike) he hit it really hard. Has a knot on front of his head. But now he hasn t ate anything in 2 days bc when he does he gets really sick. Should I take him to the hospital. Is something seriously ... | The knot on the head is a bruise underneath the skin, but over the skull.If he is acting differently, it would be helpful to have him evaluated by his doctor.But the knot on the head would not be the direct cause of his sickness. | |
What causes lump in inner buttocks?
I have a very large purple welt ĺooking lump in my inner bum cheek. It is extremely painful. It has no head but is spreading so it s getting to the stage I can t sit down. It s there about 2 weeks. In the beginning it was a small red raised lump and went away I thought. It is very h... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some external piles. You should take high fiber diet. Drink plenty of water. You can use lignocaine jelly for pain releif. You can go for surgery if medical treatment is not helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.... | |
Q. Is bronchoscopy and tube necessary in a pneumonia patient with COPD?
Hello doctor,My father is in the hospital fighting pneumonia and has COPD. His latest X-ray has shown some improvement. The X-ray shows he has an extensive airspace and interstitial opacities in the left lung and patchy opacity in the right lower ... | Hello. I have gone through the history of your father's illness you have provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The X-ray reports are suggestive of pneumonia. At this stage, on initial antibiotics and supportive treatment, if he has not improved, bronchoscopy may be essential to isolate the organism... | |
How can i get rid of sneezing and blockage of nose in the mornings?
Dear Doctor,Early morning I sneeze continuously almost 1-2 minutes.after that I feel very uncomfort and my nostrils gets blocked.Only after 2-3 hours I could be able to have the normal position. What is all about this and what should I do to get rid o... | Hi,From history it seems that you got episode of acute allergic rhinits due to having some allergy in air.Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl to get relief.If require put some decongestant nasal drops.Ok and take care. | |
What causes pain on one side of penis?
HI today I was in a chair and felt a small pain on the right side of my penis , a little I felt a small crawling on the skin of my uncircumcised penis , what could this be is it something to worry about or is it something should just keep an eye on ? | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: If its only one time leave it.Explanation: Sometimes stretching of skin/muscle of inguinal region can cause pain. So, if it only one episode and after that if you are normal then be cool. If its severe and associated with other symptoms then visit a ... | |
What does tight chest during scarlet fever suggest?
i was diagnosed with strep throat last week,i know have developed scarlet fever and are covered head to toe in a pink rash. Lately, ive become very dissy, tight chested and suffering from pains in the bottom areas of my back. what is this? i am 17, 5 ft 2 and weight ... | Hi welcome to health care magic... I really appreciate your knowledge... Here chest tightness and pain suggestive there might be lung infection involved... Following causes has to be ruled out.... 1.Pneumonia2.bronchitis 3.Pleurisy etc.... According to cause further treatment given.. But you mostly will need antibiot... | |
Can any online doctor explain me about follicular study?
hie I m a housewife, I completed my 2yrs of marriage this year, I had a miscarriage one & half years ago. now I m trying to concieve nearly from 1yr but not getting the results. my doctor suggest me Follicular study from 9th day of my periods. Can u please expla... | HelloThanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.On both side there are ovaries ,one ovary on right side , one left side .Beside there are so many follicles on both side around ovaries .On alternate month one follicle dominate and mature and burst after full maturation and release ovum .This released ovum enter into tube and ... | |
Suggest remedy for scars and spots on face
hi im sasha and i just turned 13 when i was 12and a half i started to get spots on my nose and my forehead i picked them usually on my forehead i get lots of spot and right at the middle i had 1i picked on it and i read online mustered helps so i kept it on for the night. The... | Hi,Most probably you may be having acne necrotica. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Most important point to be kept in mind is that you must avoid to prick the lesions. The sensation to prick may be due to tension or anxiety. Kindly keep the mind relaxed. Take anxiolytic ... | |
Continuous bleeding, PCOS, difficulty in conceiving with IUI. Prescribed modus, advised pelvic sonography, hormonal tests. Should I follow the advise?
i m having bleeding for last 16 days. doctor had advised to take modus 10 mg tablet for 25 days twice a day. and asked to go for pelvic sonography and some harmonal tes... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A heavy bleeding that you are having needs hormonal tablets like modus with hemostatic agents like tranexaemic acid. You are getting the right treatment and you must follow your gynecologist's advice to have regular cycles. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful ... | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
How can severe backache be treated?
Hi, I m 49 . Women. I ve don t have insurance at this time. But my back hurts l Slot of times when I stand on my feet.. it is in bottom of my back .. I can t give up and give in to the pain. Is there anything I can take over the counter or herbal. I walk on trails with my husband an... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Oral muscle relaxants and regular physiotherapy can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What is the use of etody,zevit,prothiaden and rabekind in knee pain?
My Mother is 80 Years old and currently as inspected by an Orthopadeic surgeon She is having no space is knee joints, and sever pain. He prescribed -- ETODY 90 ZEVIT PROTHIADEN 25 RABEKIND 20 Need to know whether these drugs are OK and sued for whic ... | Hello, The medicine is used for this purposes since your mother is 80 and have reduced joint space. Etody - anti-inflammatory drug - used for reducing inflammation in the jointZevit prothiaden - is an anti-depression drug which will help her have good sleep in the night which may have got affected due to painRabekind -... | |
How are bruises caused around the knee treated after a fall?
My husband fell at work while descending on a ladder. His foot slipped through the rung of the ladder causing him to fall backwards while his leg was tangled in the ladder. He thought he was ok... a little sore ... only a small bruise on the knee. However...... | it sounds to me that the pain and redness around the calf only started 24 hours after the fall. if so, it might not be related to the initial fall itself. in my consult i would be worried of deep vein thrombosis which developed due to an injury to the vein and precipitated by a period of immobilisation post-fall. i wou... | |
How can I get rid of pimples after waxing ?
hey whenever i do full face waxing or threading i get loads of pimples afterwords. how to treat them. plz tell | hi it is not pimple but folliculitis it is due to infection in hair root of the hair due to wax or threading ,hair root become open and increase chance of infection . u need to take care during it . keep aseptic precaution and use good brand material only . u need to apply antibiotic cream after it to prevent it . bet... | |
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... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
How to get rid of itching on palms and between fingers?
doc i have itching on my palms and between fingers more after eating sweets,also on forearms and back of hands,i had itching under my solestwo years ago which healed after six mths treatment with allegra 180 mg od and fluconasole 150 od.i ahve elevated sugar an... | Hi,As you had a history of fungal infection and get cured completely.At present,it could be due to recurrent candidiasis or tinea cruris or corporis or dermatitis or scabies etc.You may do some routine blood investigations and skin swab test but this kind of problem can be easily diagnosed by naked eye examination of a... | |
What causes severe pain and popping sound in leg?
When I awoke this a.m. - before- I got out of bed I was stretching my legs when I heard a popping sort of sound behind my knee. On a scale of 1 - 10, the pain associated with the sound was about a 6. Each time I stretched my leg it repeated. As the day went on I was al... | You symptoms suggest a meniscal tear.you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon who would do an MRI to confirm diagnosis. Based on the grading and location of tear it can be treated conservatively or by surgery! | |
Suggest remedy for foot pain
I am having excruciating pain in my feet. I am an RN of 7 years and I just switched to night shift. I always wear the same brand of shoes and now am walking less on night shift, but it feels like the tendons in my feet are tight and painful. Why? What can I do? | dear madam,if i were your treating doctor would examine your feet for finding any any local tenderness or warmth, look for swelling of the feet and then come for diagnosis, | |
How to get rid of fungal infection on my groin?
I have fungal Infection on my gruin from last 10 days. I have been applying Betnovate-10. It though has reduced but has not gone completley. I feel that I need to take some antifungal tablet. Also, I need some ant-icthing tablet, since at night I coudn't contro itching. ... | HIThanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. If it is very much sure that it is fungal infection then betnovate will not help. You need to use Candid-B cream twice a day for 2 weeks . It will take care of Itching also. The best would be to consult a Physician or a dermatologist and confirm that it is... | |
Suggest treatment for severe leg pain
Hi my nan is in a lot of pain in her legs, she has many indentations down the side of her leg, not sure where bone or muscle. The pain has been there for a few days on and off but now won t stop even after taking moxolicam painkiller? Any help would be appreciated. | Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, these are signs of infection, and would be edema and features of cellulitis, please consult your doctor at the earliest.I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. | |
Suggest treatment for bruising and a bit of pain after an ankle injury
My mother is on plavix. Today she bumped her ankle on the foot pedal of a wheelchair and bruised quickly. Now she has a 25 cent size black and blue with very slight surrounding bruising and a bit of pain at site when walking. We iced it she can wal... | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion there is no reason for worry, just give time to the injury to healHope 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 t... | |
Q. I made a deep cut at the tip of finger. When will it heal?
Hello doctor, I am male, 50 years old, 5'5", 155 lbs. About a month ago, I accidentally made a deep cut at the tip of a finger. The emergency room glued the finger closed. Seven days later, it split back open. It was no longer bleeding, despite being an ope... | Hi. I went through the files (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to really have a bad wound. But you need not worry too much about the nerve damage in this part of your body as this area is naturally rich in blood and nerve supply. Though healing may take some time and area may remain sensitive t... | |
Suggest treatment for skin tightening when on medication for PAH and ILD
Dear sir , My mother who is 58 years of age has been diagnosed with ...Right heart failure with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension / Mixed connective tissue disease / Interstitial lung disease / Hypokalemia ....and now has been under constant... | hi, She is having systemic sclerosis and skim thickening, PAH and ILD is part of the disease. These changes are irreversible. I think she is receiving optimal treatment. Besides medicine chest physiotherapy, limb physiotherapy is very important. Yoga will help. It's better to homeopathic medicine because there can be d... | |
Q. My stomach pain is radiating to my back and vomitus is yellow in color. Please help.
Hello doctor, My sister is having severe stomach ache and yellow vomiting and the pain goes around her abdomen to the back. She is suffering from this pain for the past one week. Please help. | Hello. I can imagine you must be very upset about your sister. And I really feel sorry that she is in pain for a week's time. Well, the pain you mention that is severe and radiating to back is suggestive of pancreatitis. However, the possibility of peptic ulcers cannot be completely ruled out. Ideally, the pancreatitis... | |
How can a blood borne disease be prevented?
Yesterday I came into contact with the blood of a student at work. I washed my hands thoroughly but there is a good chance I got some on my cardigan sleeve and also my handbag (both of which are black so I cant know for sure). I washed the cardigan in the washing machine wit... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Continue to take all the medications that you are prescribed for dermatitis. It is better not to use that cardigan again. You should visit ER at the earliest & go for PEP, Post exposure prophylaxis. It should get started with... | |
Q. Why does my 1. 5 year old baby get recurrent urinary tract infection?
Hello doctor, My 1.5 year old baby has suffered from UTI for the last 18 days. The culture report showed Klebsiella pneumoniae 100000 cfu/mL. Her doctor said Colistin is sensitive and she has been treated with Colistin and catheter IV for 15 days... | Hello. Your baby has proven UTI - urinary tract infection with Klebsiella and is Colistin sensitive and unfortunately not responding. Also, she had bilateral reflux, which is prone to cause recurrent UTI. The reason for persistent urine infection may be underlying anatomical defects (the reflux), resistance to Colistin... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent coughing and sticky phlegm
For the past 2 weeks every day i snort & cough up bloody smelly sticky phlegm. I do cough up alot of clear phlegm in the morning - non smoker. Also recovered from chest infection about 1 month ago - finished antobics. No fever no pain, once i get it out i feel f... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you had chest infection in the recent past, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in your case. Your symptoms like constant cough and phlegm since 2 weeks are commonly seen in bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist a... | |
Should i be concerned about the burning sensation in hernia?
Hello,I was diagnosed with a small iguinal hernia on my right side in February this year. I had not issues, but I did some physical activity last weekend and their is now a burning sensation coming from that general area and it feels sore.Should I be concern... | Hi,Usually, when hernia is small, I recommend my patients to wear corset to try to put pressure on hernia, so preventing complications. I also advise not to go for heavy physical activities that involves abdominal muscles to prevent complications. At your case, if hernia size is the same and you are only having burning... | |
Any suggestion for swollen lymph node in neck, sharp pain in temple?
I have had a swollen lymph node in the back of my neck since april of 2012 I have had fevers on and off. I have been to the doctor and different doctors. I had an MRI done and blood work done and everything came back normal. So then I was sent to the... | Hi, After going through your description I am inclined to think that the cause of pain could be something different from swollen lymph nodes- like a cervical spinal disease, or a migraine. Consult a neurologist for most probable diagnosis and treatment thereof. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assi... | |
What is the treatment for small ankle effusion?
My 2 year old hurt his foot and the x-ray showed no fractures but did reveal a small ankle effusion. The doctor recommends an MRI, but since my son is only 2, he would probably have to be sedated. Is there anything we more could learn from the MRI that would be helpful i... | Hi. More important to me is how the swelling is? How the pain is? Is he able to walk? If his ankle is becoming better by the day, then MRI is not needed. He can be observed for a few days. In the meanwhile he must rest his ankle. So he will need some bandaging over the ankle and can apply Volini gel (diclofenac) ... | |
Suggest treatment for lupus
we live in rural missouri and my daughter has lupus we need to find a doctor which has some knowledge in this disease and can help up. Our problem is we are 3 hours from Kansas City. We are in North central missouri, five miles from the Iowa line. Des Moines is 2 hours away. She has several... | There is lupus foundation covering big areas , you can check in that else you can write to us with the problems and we will help you out in every possible way. | |
How can we get relief from itching , burning and aching of yellow bruises near armpit ?
MOM HAS UNEXPLAINED YELLOW BRUISES LEFT UPPER BCK NEAR ARMPIT itching and burning and aching what should we do? Hi i am speaking with my mom female age 65 years old . She is complaining of a peculiar itch (which she just revealed t... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day If it is a scaly rash, many 'splatter' shaped on the back it possibly suggests fungal infection called Pityriasis rosea. Sher needs to avoid using drying agents like soap for a while. Use moisturiser cream over the area. She can take an antihistamine like Tablet Cetrizine 10mg at ni... | |
How to get rid of pain while cough?
I have bronchitis and was given antibiotics and ventolin but everytime i cough the back of my head just above the neck hurts and also on my temples. When i bend it also hurts like a throbbing pain. I am also on gerd medication. So my question is how can i make the pain go away when ... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicPersistent coughing can be associated with headaches and chest discomfort.The most effective way of decreasing the discomfort would be to treat your coughing.In addition to the antibiotics and ventolin , you may want to consider the use of a cough suppressant, these are normally ava... | |
What causes small lump below the knee after injury?
Hi, i found a small lump, size of a dime, below my knee, near my Anterior Tibialis. it moves around and doens t hurt. I had broken my foot, was in a cast for 2 months and also developed a large fatty tissue mass on the side of my knee, but that has decreased in size.... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This looks to be again a collection of tissue like fat. I would advise to get ultrasonography and FNAC just to confirm what it is. You can wait and watch. It may regress. If it does not regress or increases in size, redness or develops some symptoms , you can get an opi... | |
What is the painful,blood/pus filled lump near the vagina?
So I have a blood /puss filled bump on the outside of my vagina and I thought it maybe a pimple but I don't know it hurts a little and I was wondering what it may be? But it's not big . Can anyone help me? And I doubt it's an std bc me and my. Bf stay protect... | Hi,This may be a Bartholin's abscess that is infected. I suggest you see your doctor as you may need antibiotics. I the meantime, warm baths may ease any discomfort. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
Suggest remedy for fractured sesamoid
Hi I have a fractured sesamoid by family genetics but it has been bothering me for over 3 months now. I am going to the podiatry and been but in a medical walking boot but doesnt seem to be healing. So i was wonder would surgery help even if it was fractured by genetics | Hello, A fracture of sesamoid bone usually does not need surgical repair. This heals on conservative treatment. You can continue with the boot and rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Q. Does tapering the dosage of Nexito cause relapse of anxiety?
Hello doctor, I have anxiety and panic attacks from last six years. My doctor prescribed Nexito Forte 10 mg. My doctor tapered the tablet to Nexito Plus 5 mg three years back. My questions are: Is the relapse due to decreasing the dosage? Should I increas... | Hello. The dose of the particular drug depends upon many reasons. So, it is difficult to tell that this dose is effective or not for the particular person. Now coming back to your questions, first Nexito Plus (Escitalopram and Clonazepam) has only half of the dose compared to Nexito Forte (Escitalopram and Clonazepam).... | |
Why doesn't my pregnancy show up in the vaginal ultrasound scan?
last time i had my period was august 22nd n i believe im pregnant but i went to the doctors yesterday and they did the vigina ultrasound n they said i cant see it, is it posible that some thing medicaly wrong with me? i have syptoms of being pregnant and... | Go for repeat test because sometimes upt can be falsely positive. If it shows positive results again then go for usg scan after one week. Sometimes very early pregnancy can be missed on scan. | |
How can i overcome low immune system and balance?
Hi. Why do I feel spaced out, numb, or high when I look up to the left, forward or turn my neck? My tongue feels numb when this happens. I get sharp right side of face pain, eye pain. I have joint pain, trouble walking. I also get spine pain, middle pain and weakness. ... | the reason could be sever spondylosis with osteophytes blocking your vertebro basilar artery that supply your head and brsin with blood also osteophytes could cause all your other neuropathy symptoms i suggest doing a CT scan on cervical vertebra to confirm i hope i my advice will be of much help Good Luck :) | |
Suggest treatment for elevated bilirubin levels
My son aged 15 yrs was diag on May 23,2011 for Jaundice with S/Bil Total 2.2(Dir1.0 and Indct 1.2) SGOT41,SGPT 54, Hb;11.2gm.With 7-8 days rest levels came down to normal rgs with marginal raised OT/PT. However after two wks nd till two months now, the T/Bill is back at... | Thank you for posting query.further evaluation needed. need some test results,get done following blood tests: ESR, CRP, lipid profile, get ultrasound abdomen also.then post results here or visit treating physician.further advice:abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetab... | |
Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate
Hi, I am 100 percent pacemaker dependent, the past few months I get out of breath very easy and my heart pounds so hard you can actually see it, I have been told that the battery in the pacemaker is used at 92 percent and the will change it at 98percent...I was wondering if this ... | Hello, You are most likely having symptoms of heart failure. Your pacemaker needs to be evaluated and you also need to have another workup done in order to see if you have other areas in your heart which randomly fires impulses causing the irregular beating. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist ... | |
Will having sexual intercourse during a period help to get pregnant?
i want to know that sex during periods is harmful or not. aur kya pregnancy karni ho toh yehi time better hota hai . because i want to be pregnant and last 6 months me and my husband tried but no result should be come. please suggest kaise possible h... | Hi, Thanks for writing..In a 28 day period, 14th day is the day of ovulation. Fertile period is 8-18th day. So having intercourse between 12th to 16th day helps in attaining pregnancy. After trying for pregnancy spontaneously for 1 year if it is unsuccessful, both have to get evaluated to detect the cause of infertilit... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Itching in palms and legs. Weight gain. Elevated levels of SGOT and SGPT. Side effects of steroid injections?
Hello, My sister in law back in Bangalore, INDIA is pregnant with her second baby and is 32-33 months pregnant. She started having itching in her palms and legs 2 weeks back and it didnt go away. She also gain... | Hi, From the description given it appears to be a case of HELLP syndrome which may complicate afew pregnancies. The patients needs to take liver protective agents like ornithine containing preparations along with sorbitol or tricholine citrate. Udiliv will not help. Steroids will have deleterious effects on the Gi trac... | |
Suggest medication to cure ligament injury
Iam suffering from liagment injury in my right knee past one year after consult doctor and taken proper medicine and phyesiotherapy i got well and i started playing foot ball from past two weeks i feel pain in my both the knees i taken medicines still ihave no relief kindly r... | Hello, Wear a knee brace to stabilize the knee and protect it from further injury. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Naproxen will help with pain and swelling. Surgical intervention might be required for repair. Hope I have answered your query.... | |
Had intercourse and missed birth control pills. Used it as emergency contraceptive and having stomach pain. Suggest?
Hello. I had intercourse on sept 12th b4 this date I had missed some of my birth control pills (jolessa) . The day after I found a chart on the internet where u can use birth control pills as an emerge... | HelloYou have taken an overdose of hormonal pills. Thats definitely not done. Obviously due to sudden influx of hormonal medication, your cycles will be erratic. Expect irregular cycles. | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Q. Should I give Meftal-P if fever persists even after P-250?
Hello doctor, My son has got a fever from the morning and I have started with P-250 with 6 ml as his dosage. He is 6 years old weighing 20.4 kg. I have completed the fourth dosage for the day at 11.30 AM. His current temperature shows 102.7 F. Should I go a... | Hello. Most of the kids do not respond to Paracetamol alone which is present in P-250. I suggest giving syrup Ibugesic plus (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) 12 ml which is required for his weight. And this should be repeated every six hours. If the child has a fever between those six hours, you can give Meftal P 8 ml. This ... | |
Q. Can I have testosterone blockers to prevent testosterone production?
Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male and I do not want to do a MTF transition. However, I would like to stop my body from being affected by testosterone. I just turned 20 and as I grow older my body will continue to produce testosterone which will c... | Hi. First let me make sure that I have understood your query. Basically you are a male and want to remain as a male but you need to avoid the manly transition and retain your feminine look. Please correct me if I am wrong. Well, there are many ways to do that. But what is important here is do you wish to retain your fe... |
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