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How effective is calpol in treating fever in kids? Hi.. My daughter is 11 months old and is suffering from fever for the last 2 days. We are giving her 1.25 ml Calpol drops. Fever drops and after taking the medicine and again gets increased after 4-5 hours. Shall we continue Calpol drops? She is having 100.9 now.
HiWelcome to the HCMI understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for fever in this age group is self limiting viral infections. It improves within a few days with symptomatic management. Do, continue calpol for fever spikes. If the fever persists for more than three days or there is any worsening than do visit a pediatrician for proper clinical examination and definitive treatment.Take care
What can be done to reduce white line across teeth due to gingivitis? Hi Dr. I visited my dentist last month, she said I had gingivitis. I am doing all that i can to reduce that and i see a white line across my teeth. doc told me that it is early signs of decay. Is there something that i can do to reduce or reverse these white line?
Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Maintain a good oral hygiene.Brush your teeth twice daily, change your toothbrush every 3-4 months.Go for complete mouth scaling and polishing every six months.Use antiseptic mouthwash gargles.Take care!
ESR 50 abdominal pain and lost 14 pounds of weight. Endoscopy results normal, so what does that mean ? my sister age 30 ESR 50 abdominal pain and 14 pounds weight loss my sister age 30 her ESR 50 and having abdominal pain since a month and lost 14 pounds of her weight .endocopy results normal so what does that mean?
Hi, If her ESR is 50 she further require investigations like complete blood check,X ray chest,urine check up and sonography of abdomen. So consult physician and gynacologist to conclude the diagnosis and treatment.
Have UTI, had vasectomy, severe kidney infections. Is it cancer? I am 50 old and have always been plagued with urinary tract infections since my early twenties which meant constantly taking antibiotics . I was referred by my GP to attend a urlologist and did so for until about two years ago. I had all the necessary recommended tests and everything was fine. The doctor there recomended that my husband had a vasectomy as the infections usually ocurred after sex. That worked for a while but they to come back again and he recommeded taking one antibiotic immediately after sex. Now for the past three months each time I have a period I get quite severe kidney infections and again need to go on a course of antibiotics. Why when I don t have sex during this time do these infection keep reoccuring. My sister died two years ago from cancer which started in her kidneys. I am really fed up and quite concerned.
Hi, kidney cancer most often are symptomless to start with , if has symptoms at all , most common is painless hematuria(blood per urine) your condition suggests recurrent pyelonephritis. this is rarely transformed to cancer. you may have to take a long course of antibiotic for prophylaxis. consult urologist.
What causes lower back pain and pelvis pain? My endometrial thickness ia 9.2 mm. I am 43 years old. I have two kids 16 and 11. I have so much lower back pain and pelvis pain . The right ovary measures 2.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 cm. There are 2 exophytic simple cysts arising from the right ovary measuring 2.4 x 2.1 x 2 cm and 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.3cm.
Low back is more or less not related to any gynaecological problem.it might be some disc prolapse or spondylosis. .that we ve to look for.pelvic pain tio is possible due to dat.it needs proper clinical evaluation.
What is the cause of numbness in arms and legs? Hello, I am a 24 yo male that is overweight and I was wondering what could be the problem if I start to loose feeling in my arms and legs after sitting for an extended period of time? Circulation is obvious, but even after moving around a bit thye remain "asleep". Ideas?
Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes : thoracic outlet syndrome, Takayasu arteritis, etc.. For this reason, I would recommend performing a chest X ray study, a cervical spine X ray study and a Doppler ultrasound of the arm vessels. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida
What causes black mark on peritoneum in children? Hi there, I have a 3 year old daughter who is potty trained but wears a nappy at night. Tonight while putting cream on after her bath I discovered a black mark on her Peritoneum. About the size of a small mole, it doesn t seem to sit on the skin but almost seems right under the surface. It is not perfectly round. It isn t sore or itchy. My mom said she noticed it a couple of weeks ago but because of the position I have no clue how long it has been there. Is this something I should get checked out or am I over reacting? Thank you
Hi...By what you quote and also as the baby is not being bothered by it, I don't think it is a major problem.But, skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
What causes white dirt deposits under the penis with itching? I have white dirt deposit under the penis skin and its very itchy. I take bath daily and clean it thoroughly however, it starts re-apperaing again and in some hours. I used to apply Propyderm tube but it appears in some days after I leave that tube. Kindly suggest
Hi, The white dirt can be due to smegma and the itching can be due to fungal infection. You can use antifungals with steroids for that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist
How can itchy bumps on the hands and arms be treated? Hi. About 2 weeks ago, I started to itch along my arms and hands. I noticed about two bumps on my hand and several on my arms. I thought they were mosquito bites. They were very itchy and hurt just a little but went away after a couple of days. They left dark spots however, which I thought a bit odd, as a mosquito bite usually would not leave such dark marks on me. Then about last Thursday, I started to itch under my chin. A swelling that made me look like I had a double chin developed but by Monday, it had gone down and has left a dark mark. Last night, my two upper arms started to itch and I have two large swellings on each arm now! What could this be? Can someone help please.
HIThank choosing HCMI would be happy to answer your query, from the history given here I could say that this is the allergic condition and it can be due to many things among that the first could be auto-immune response, second environmental, food allergy, medicine allergy, psychological, and others, in rare case it could be due to systemic disease and all of these condition anti-histamine and steroid can be tried like Tab Levocetirizine 10 mg three times in day, Tab Dexamethasone 10 mg three times in day for 5 days, hope this helps you.
What causes deformed ear in new born? my nephew was born last week with one deformed ear, everything else about his health seems ok. there is no family history of anything like this. his mum is so depressed about why it has happened as no dr so far have given us information about the cause?????
Hi.... this could have happened due to an isolated mutation while the baby is in the fetal state. But deformed ear lobe could be an external marker for a probable structural Kidney Disease. I suggest that you get an ultrasound abdomen done, to rule of structural problems in the renal system.Regards - Dr. Sumanth
How long a person with TBI can survive without bolus feed? I have a cousin in hospice and hes a tbi patient who has a trach and has a lot of mucus and we r having to stop is bolus feeds im just wondering how long he can survive without them
Hello, I am sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. It must be very tough. The duration of survival without feeding depends on the underlying person. If he has a lot of nutrient stores, then he could theoretically survive for several weeks. Malnourished people on the hand may not survive as long without feeding. Hospice care focuses on the patient's comfort, and it is important to realize that feeding him may not necessarily add to his comfort level and would in fact prolong his suffering.
Suggest medicine for nasal crease Hi I am 47 years old and have what I am now assuming is a nasal crease from having some pretty severe allergies for all of my adult life, my allergies are mostly under control but the crease is prominent now and white. I work outside and use sunscreen but still am exposed to tanning rays and while my skin darkens the line is more white than ever, not to mention I have Native American blood so it s very pronounced all year. Is there a cream that would diminish the crease? I m even open to plastic surgery procedures if that would be an option, last ditch effort kind of option. Any suggestions?
Hi, You need to elaborate the characteristic features of the lesion that you have on your face. Now, since you are saying that you work in the sun a lot, you are at an increased risk of certain skin malignancies. Therefore. I would suggest you to consult a plastic surgeon so that he can identify your problem as it can be something serious. So, definitely visit once, as it needs to be checked. If you could send the picture of your lesion, then that would be really helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What causes tingling on face,elbow and knees when stressed? Husband and I are experiencing the same thing. During breakfast, all the sudden we experience a tingling feeling around the face, our ears get hot and then it looks as if we are getting a sunburn on the face. Elbows get hot as well as knees. We are dairy and gluten free. It seems to happen during (unknown) stress.
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. During stress some of these problems are reported. Some even with high intensity. Apprehension could also be another problem. Preoccupation about the change during breakfast, can bring on the symptoms. Mind has that capacity. You should also take account of the weather. The ears get hot when weather changes suddenly and if there is a heat drought. Check. In any case, don't worry. learn to ignore the signs and it shall vanish.For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
What causes soreness and itchiness in the chest? My chest is sore and itchy. I went to the er about a month ago. They did a ekg, chest exrays and blood work. Said everything came back normal. But i still have pain in my chest. I am a smoker trying to quit but not to successful. I just turned 30 and im paranoid something is still wrong.
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your ecg is normal, no need to worry for cardiac cause. You are mostly having lung inflammation because you are smoker. Cigarette smoke causes persistent inflammation and irritation in the airways. These cause soreness and itching in the airways. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible. Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis as this can also cause similar symptoms. If PFT is normal, then only smoking cessation is needed to treat your problem. You should enroll in deaddiction center. Start psychological counselling about deaddiction. Don't worry, you will able to quit smoking. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
What are my chances of pregnancy at this time? Hi. I am 18 years old and have been having unprotected sex with my 24 year old boyfriend. My last period was 11th March and when i missed one in April i took a Home pregnancy test actually i took about 9 and they were all negative... now i have missed another one n i am just asking before i test is there a chance im pregnant after 9 negatives?
whatkind of test have you done, urine or blood test. if blood tes is negative, it is reliable . you can depend on this. what you should do is, go to the gynecologist and get prescriptoon fo the medicarion to bring on the periods so you will not be worrying about it.
Suggest economically reasonable ways of controlling diabetes I am a 65 year old type 1 diabetic. My sugars are hard to control, and my doctor suggested a meter that monitors sugars continuously. I checked the meter she recommended, but there were monthly fees and automatic updates with it. Seemed expensive. Any alternatives?
Welcome to HealthcareMagicplease see that there are many glucometers available which can be bought and you need only needles to prick to take sample .but you have to monitor your sugar level and need insulin regularly your sugar must be within normal range if you have any further query then you can come back to HealthcareMagic i will definitely help you and guide you appropriately .With regards dr varinder joshi.
What treatment should a female with pcod and male with oligoteratospermia take post a failed IVF ? sir, Age;30yrs,5.5inches,52kgs. female with mild pcod and male with oligoteratospermia. one failed IVF with ICSI (due to implantaion failure ) in the month of December- 2010. what next ?
Hello Welcome to health care magic one IVF failure means nothing in infertility management ,try again ,good luck. Wish you speedy recovery Disclaimer
What causes stiffness in the hands and clenched fists? i awake with very stiff hands. They are curled in fists and take effor to uncurl. Middle finger of right hand has to click to straighten, sometimes by pulling open with left hand. After waking and pulling hands straight there is no pain Have assumed I am balling my fist while sleeping, but this is a relatively new symptom, approx 1-2 months thank you
Hi, Most probably it will be an early sign of arthritis. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Does umbilical incision infection causing acute pain need ER admission? Hi. I took my husband to the ER earlier today due to an infection at the sight of an incision. This incision is umbilical and is due to an laprascopic removal of his gall bladder. The infection is not inside the fascia but was bad enough they reopened the incision (surgery was performed Sept. 14th) today to drain and clean it and then packed it. Now he is in a great deal of pain at the site and tylenol and oxycodone are not doing the trick to stop it. Should we return to the ER?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.There is no need to see Er if you ask me. the would should be cleaned and it can be left open by his GP or nurse. he can apply antibiotic oitnment and it will be good.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Suggest medication for cold, fever and nose blockage Hi This is Manoj From India , my baby 7mths old is not cold from 15days she was eating properly, from 2 days sh is having milk also . Met doctor he gave one syrup (paracetomol) told to give 5 drops when got fever and drops for clearing nose as she was wakes up in middle may be bcoz of breathing prob
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Suggest treatment for painful sores on scalp My 3 year old has multiple (counted 10) oozing scabs in his scalp. They ooze yellow puss, they don t seem to bother him but can be seen through his hair and his hair is matting around them. He usually has one or two but these have appeared within the last day. He won t let us touch them.
Hi Dear welcome to the HCM Infected seborrhic dermatitis is the probable diagnosis.Can be treated with antibiotic like cephalexin for a week with recommended doses.Ketoconzole shampoo 2% to be done twice weekly regularly for many weeks . so that fungal infection is properly eradicated.Avoid oil application.Hairs to be washed daily and dried.Hope the query is answered.thanks
Have dark spots on skin, hypothyroidism. Suffering with psoriasis. Cure? I am suffering with psoriasis so have few queries about that. 1 . I have dark spots left from 2years but they are not going . will they be gone,if yes how much time will it take ? 2. I also have hypothroid and what will be the complications with this and psoriasis for children . 3. My Psoriasis is under control now . does that mean its gone, when can i stop using medication .
Hello, Psoriasis is considered autoimmune disease with genetic base. Hyperpigmentation is postinflammatory, it may go away by itself , do not worry, but may take time. Psoriasis is controlable disease. It may reccure again, but If precipitating factors are avoided, it may remain inactive. To keep the psoriasis silent, ,,,Keep the skin moist.Avoid stress.Avoid alcohol.Avoid certain drugs which precipitate psoriasis.Take good sleep.Avoid injuries,friction to skin, harmful chemicals....Continue drugs like methotraxate in low dose .. 15 mg weekly in devided dose even after control of disease. Your child may get psoriasis , as there is genetic base., not certainly. Thyroid dysfuction has no direct effect on psoriasis pathogenesis. Coincidentally both the diseases may occur.OK... Hope you get expected answers. Thanks Dr. Ilyas Patel
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 -->
Suggest treatment for lumps on breast of breastfeeding mother sir, after delivery of baby after 4-5 days so much milk was produced in breast an their is became a tumor of milk which is became so hard now the baby is now 3 month old but that tumor is still there she daily squirts that milk but a small lump doesn't disperse
Hello!Thank you for the query.You should have it checked by a gynecologist and breast ultrasound should be done. It might be a lump caused by obstructed glands in the breast, a cyst or something more serious. Please do not wait with it.Hope this will help.Regards.
Q. Why do I develop infection in mouth after oral sex? Hello doctor, I am 33 years old. I weigh 50 kg and my height is 163 cm. Currently, I am not taking any medication. I develop infection (inflammation) in mouth whenever I do oral sex with my husband. Water also comes out from mouth. Kindly suggest effective medicine for the same. Thank you.
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What happens if the nerve to the tooth is damaged? Hi. I chiped one of my front teeth over the weekend. I went for x-rays, and the dentist said that the nerve to the tooth might have been damaged. He gave me some antibiotics (Ciploxx500)....Why the antibiotics? and what will happen if the nerve have been damaged?Thank you
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it is due to trauma to pulp resulting in death of pulp which innervates the tooth,hence the antibiotics,, take full course and get root canal treatment for the same with ur dentist,, hp it helps..tc.
Should i be worried about the pain in stomach after a fall? My grandson fell from about a foot high and did a belly flop onto a thin foam playmat. It s been about 15 minutes and he s still complaining of pain and won t stand up straight. Should he be taken to the ER for a checkup? My email address is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you.
Hi, If he is not able to put the weight on his limb than there are high chances he will get fracture somewhere. Please go to the ER as soon as possible for assessment. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Suggest treatment for varicose veins in diabetic patients I have a lot of spider veins on my left leg inside of my leg. I fell through a porch right leg went in the porch.left leg was bent back. I was on it. My left leg brothers me a lot. Some times went I get out of bed its hard to get going? Should I see a specialist , about poor circulation. I/m a Diabietic?
hiit might be a vericos vein or something like soft tissue injury which might lead to swelling and poor circulation.if you really have poor circulation the part you have pain would been turned into black in colour. it's better to apply some ice pack over that area and elevate the limb while sleeping and keep some rest to the leg if it still persist after that consult the surgeon once.thank you.
Why is the pain under the rib cage and have been diagnosed with inflammation of stomach and taking Omeprazole for the same? I have 4 years ago after endoscopy been diagnosed with inflammation of stomach and have since been taking omeprasol daily over last few weeks been experiencing pain under lrib cage left side which comes and goes worse when lying down gets worse when I get anxious or upset I eat a high protein low carb diet
.Stomach pain occurs usually due to oily,spicy food,disturbed diet pattern,stress,over eating...You have to take more simple,liquid,high fiber diet.Drink more water and other liquids like lemon water,coconut water,buttermilk.You can take pantoprazoleor rebeprazole with domperidone.Enzyme preparations will be helpful.Avoid oily,spicy food.Avoid stress,anxiety.go for exercise regularly.Consult your treating doctor for further diagnosis and medical management.
Should the ER be visited for hot flashes after cardiac stent placement? I am 59 year old female I had a small heart attack 4 days ago today is Sunday and i had an angioplasty on Thursday and a stent put in. On my way home from hospital yesterday I had a strong hot flash then a couple again later in the day. And today still having them off and on. Should I go back to the hospital? Or is this normal from procedure or possibly from the many new drugs I am now taking?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that the hot flashes are not a common adverse effect related to stents. They could be related to blood pressure fluctuations or anxiety. Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your heart rate and blood pressure values during those flashes. If your blood pressure values are high, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG, cardiac enzyme levels and other blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, etc.). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri
What causes pressure at the back of the head and tiredness? im broke for a start no cash no cards, i have this presure at the back of my head and it feels going to pop, i feel so tired all the time that bed seems to be the only place for me right now. i often have ahot rush of blood run down the side of my head. can you tell me what it is please xx
Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache, which is benign type of headache, related to psychological stress. Blood pressure fluctuations may also mimic this clinical situation. For this reason, I recommend you to check your blood pressure values during those episodes of headache. If your blood pressure values are normal, there is nothing to worry about. A little rest would help improve your situation. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida
Should I be worried for high BP? My age is 66 years, weight is 63.5 kg. height is 5'3". Presently I have no medical history. I regularly exercise (weight training) with moderate weights for 30 min in a small gym. No drinking or smoking for last 10 years. So far no other complications such as diabetes. Today i checked BP. It is 145 / 81. Is this something I should worry about?
Hello,Currently you have borderline BP, and at this point of time there is no matter of worry, it but needs strict monitoring. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. After this if your BP is still above 140/90 then you will need to take some medicine like Amlodipine.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Sagar Makode
Is ventolin effective drug for asthma in infants? i was told last week that my 1 year old has asthma so he was started on ventolin, today he has a runny nose watery eyes and sneezing and is sleeping ALOT any ideas what i should do the doctors i see and the chemist tell me to let it run its course but his cough is really chesty and his breathing is loud
Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history and would like to suggest as follows:1. Were I treating him, I would add montelukast for 5-7 days to his treatment. It will help both nose and chest symptoms.2. Please continue nebulization as per your doctor's advice. 3. Please maintain hydration by feeding him adequate warm fluids.4. Please avoid exposure to dusts and smokes to him as much as possible.5. Regarding excessive sleep, it may be due to an antihistamine drug prescribed to him for nose symptoms. However, please consult his doctor and make sure there is no any other cause for excess sleep.Hope above suggestions will help you.Wish your son the best of the health.Thank you & Regards.
Noticed pain during ejaculation I am an 18 year old male and im experiencing a clear liquid coming from my anus when i masterbate,Nd alot of time when i ejaculate nothing comes out but when sperm does come out (which happens rarely) the inside of my penis hurts,what could this mean?
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe you must be having a problem called, the hypospadias,or urethro rectal fistula. But in that case you must have the passage of the urine also through the rectum,but with the urge to defecate. Any how the query is misleading,so I advise you to consult an urologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
Foggy mind, confused, forgetful. Taking Natrol. Your opinion? I am having a problem with my memory . I am 73 yrs old and find in the morning my mind is foggy, I sometimes get confused and forgetful. I used to have a very good memory. I just bought a vitamin by Natrol called brain spped memory. Contains 50 MG thiamin, 125 mg niacin , 10MG B6,1,000 MG folic acid , 500 MG B12,125 pantothenic acid . My doctor does not believe in natural medications. What do you think?
Sir..There is no harm in taking the medications you have mentioned as all are vitamins.If you have disturbed sleep or obstructive sleep apnea because of which you have a disturbed sleep which may cause early morning confusions and somnolosence.As you are 73 years old there can be changes in the brain at this age .So i would suggest you to consult a neurologist and may undergo few blood tests and an MRI brain to rule out dementia and other age related brain changes.You need to undergo a detailed neuropsychiatric evaluation and a sleep study.
Is blood pressure 151/112 normal? I am a 37 year old hispanic female. My height is 5'2, and I have no other health issues. My blood pressure has been at 151/112 for two consecutive days. Should I go to the ER, or make an appointment with my doctor, (who will probably see me in 2 weeks)?
Hi,BP of >140/90mm Hg is considered high for your age. As your both recording are high, you should see a doctor soon for further evaluation to know the cause of high BP and treatment thereafter. In the meanwhile you can take Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks,Dr. Sameer Maheshwari
What to do if get numbness in lips and twitching in face if am upset? Lately when I even get remotely upset, mad or in front of people my lips get numb and I have twitching in my face. At first I thought it was anxiety, but it also happens when no one is around. If I get a little upset, I get this big rush where my lips feel numb and so does my cheeks.
HiThanks for using healthcare magicIt is sign of underline anxiety. In that case, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and management. You need few antidepressant that would help to control underline anxiety. You can also try benzodiazepine or propranalol to decrease anxiety symptoms in social condition. Thanks
What causes infertility? i did all my hormonl an ultrasound test. i am 31 and husband is 37 and have been trying to concieve since 7-8 months. periods are regular. my husband has 2 daughters from previous marriage. my gyno is asking me for a semen analysis and my ultrasound monitoring for ovulation. please advise .
HAIWELCOME TO HCMSEMEN ANALYSIS to be done to check the recent value and follicular study with ovulation induction will give an idea of your ovulation status.tubal patency test will reveal your tube status.AMH HORMONE level to be checked to see the egg reserve.
What could the dent on forehead of a child indicate? My 9 year olddaughter has a small dent on the right side of her head just below her hair line. She.has had it for ages don't know if it's been years or not. It doesn't hurt her she is a very heathly and active girl. Is it ok should I be worried. I am the worst worrier in the world. Lol
Don' t worry about size,size of flaccid penis in childhood is not like as erectal at adults,it will grow,you can check testosterone level after 11 year and do injection 1 time in a week, but I don't think that it will required.Hope I answered your question.Wishing you and son good health.
What treatment is suggested for intense nasal congestion? Hi .. have been suffering from chronic problem of instense nasal congestion, flowy nose sneezing almost throughout the year no matter what the weather. It particularly aggravtes when i inhale dust or i experiece sudden temperature changes.. i had to carry otrivin with me and clear off congestion, such was the intensity of my congestion and itchy nose..This had been going on for last 5-6 years..recently ENT suggested montair LC and furmaist ..after using it for a week , i have experienced tremendous relief.. my issues seem to have vanished..i wanted to know if this medication is safe for long term usage?
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your symptoms are characteristic of allergic rhinitis. And treatment of choice for allergic rhinitis is nasal spray containing corticosteroid and oral tablet containing antihistamine and anti allergic. And you are taking correct treatment for this. Thats why you are improving. So you need to continue this treatment for atleast 1 year and then tapering can be done.No need to worry for long term side effects. These drugs are safe for long term use.
Red lines on the hands, palms and toes, sometimes itchy. LCZ gave temporary relief. Soluion ? i am suffering from skin allergy where i get kind of red lines on my body, it happens usually on my hands. My palms and toes becomes itchy and some times i use to have blisters (small) also. I use to take LCZ 5 mg which releives me for 2 days. I tried searching for any allergic component but could not able to locate any
Hi, Thanks for your query You are suffering from urticaria. There are some remedies for it you can consult an allergist Allergic skin prick test and serum specific IgE assay can be done to detect the allergen Specific immunotherapy will give you prtection against that allergen further. Thank you
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful hip and lower back Hi, I slipped on some ice an fell on some stairs hitting my hip & lower back area. Now I have numbness, pain,bruising & swelling in that area. It s a constant pain with sharp needle-like pains periodically. Should I be icing it or give it time to heal?
Hithank you for trusting HCMI read your query and understand your concernFirst I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering but you have to be calm as your symptoms don't lead to any risky disease In my opinion it may caused by soft issues damages and probably will go after some daysThe major risk is that you been caused a fracture during trauma which will be detectable by a physical exam or by scheduling a lumbar Ct scanYou may try pain killers and miorelaxants to avoid painLocal NSAIDA are very effective Discuss with your doctor about my opinionHope I have been of helpWish you good health and fast recovery Feel free to ask for further questions or doubtsBest regardsDr Eris RanxhaNeurologist
Q. I am perimenopausal and I have not got my periods. Am I pregnant? Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female and my periods have become increasingly irregular. They used to be around 24 days in length and my current cycle is now 36 days. My basal body temperature indicated that I may have ovulated on day 10. But I have not menstruated at all this cycle - not even spotting. Late last week, I had slight cramps and pains in the regions near my ovaries, which made me think that perhaps my body was trying to ovulate again. I have taken a pregnancy test, which was negative. I do not believe I am pregnant; rather, I think I may be entering into perimenopause. I have been trained for a marathon last year and during training, I ran up to 50 km or more per week. I had a cycle of 36 days. However, since that time, my cycles have been as short as 14 days but no longer than 31 days. My partner and I use condoms and I track my cycle so that we do not need to use these on infertile days. However, given the length of this cycle, I am unsure whether condoms are necessary until after I have menstruated next. My question relates to fertility in this perimenopausal stage. As I believe I ovulated on day 10, does this mean I remain infertile until I get my next period? Or is my body going to ovulate again, meaning that I will again be fertile?
Hello. No, you have not ovulated on day 10 because if it would have been so you would have had your period by now. Menstruation usually occurs 14 days after ovulation and the duration between ovulation and menstruation is always fixed. Ovulation occurs only once in one cycle. I suggest you repeat the pregnancy test after one week. Since your cycles are irregular now, you cannot rely on fertile period method. Take proper contraception during an entire cycle. If you do not get your period even after a week and pregnancy test comes out to be negative again then you should undergo some investigations to find out the cause. I suggest you get a thyroid profile, prolactin levels, serum LH (luteinizing hormone) and serum FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) checked. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
What causes stomach ache and nose bleeding? My 7 year old son was complaining about a stomach ache and then while watching tv his nose started bleeding. He said he doesn t feel good but he isn t running fever. The nose bleed came out of the blue and was hard to stop. Is there any connection between the two and should I be concerned?
Your child could have developed a bleeding diathesis which happens when there is problem in clotting of the blood. This could have led to aggravation and possibly bleeding of a gastric ulcer as well as bleeding from the nose. So, these could be related. Rather than trying to find the cause and correlation, just rush the child to emergency and get the situation managed.
Can a person who is recovering from Hepatitis A or E infection eat boiled eggs? Hello Sir,My husband is recovering from Hepatitis A or E infection. It has been almost 4 weeks now since the symptoms started with fever and body ache etc. He is much better now. Can he have boiled eggs ? He is away in Hong Kong for now, and getting other non spicy non oily food is not easy. Thanks.
Dear Friend.Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.Yes, he can eat boiled eggs provided consciousness level is normal. If there is Hepatitis a person can be in hepatic encephalopathy where high protein diet is not recommended.If sensorium is fine, there is no problem in eating boiled eggs.This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hepatitis B antigen, reactive, Hepatitis B e-antigen, non reactive, Hepatitis B e antibodies, reactive. Suggestion and cure? Helo doctor, i am 39 years male i got Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ,( hbsag ) reactive, (3102) so lab doctor advise me to fo further test to check the level, therefore i did HEPATITIS B e antibodies result REACTIVE (0.003) and HEPATITIS B e-antigen result Non Reactive, (0.09) please advise what status i have and how can coverup. regards Nadeem
Hi thank you asking HCM If I were your treating doctor i woul d recommend you to do liver pannel like AST , ALT , protrombine level ,TOt BILIRUBIn and HBV-DNA. after that we can disccus of your status and if you need treatment or not. wishing you all the best Dr.Klerida
Suggest treatment for chronic pain in biceps and chest I have had pain in the clavical , chest, and very painful biceps that will NOT go away. A shoulder X-Ray was normal no further action - so was told I had Frozen shoulder - end of story - take pain killers- could last 3 years. I am in agony morning noon and night and can t sleep. I am a musician - unable to play piano or other instruements-- more than anything I conduct mass choir (300 in number and need both arms) . My life seems to have come to an end. I am 74 - and lead a very active life.
Hi, The location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. Frozen shoulder is a pretty simple straightforward condition: the area gets scarred if there is inflammation and lack of moving it. Mild cases are FIXED by physical therapy and maybe some aspirin like drugs. More serious cases need surgery first. This is going to be limited by pain. Steroid injection can fix it enough to start the physical therapy. It's a bit of a balance between moving the shoulder enough to free it and moving it so much as to injure it BUT, it takes a LOT to injure it. Piano, pretty okay, Trombone or cello, not so good. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
How is Liver Biopsy done and are there any side effects ? Dear sir I am suffering from HBSAG since 2007 the HBVDNA count is 1000000 copies Dear sir, I am suffering from HBSAG since 2007, the HBVDNA count is 10,00,000 copies/ml on 12/04/2011, Doctors asked me to do liver biopsy . What is meant by LIVER BIOPSY? Is there any problem by doing this(I mean any side effects)? How it can be done? They told me to purchase a liver biopsy gun.. Please give reply as early as possible.
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. In liver biopsy a small liver tissue is taken with the help of a thick needle and is examined for the effects produced on your liver by the infection. There is minimal risk involved and it is a safe OPD procedure. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
Operated for buccal mucosa. Started pain and operated again. Painful lump appeared on upper lips. What to do? hi, last year my husband detected cancer in ihe right buccol mucosa(spelling may be in correct), got operated and undergone through chemo and radiation which ended in December2011. But suddenly in the month of april of2012 there was a pain and after all the tests doctors confirmed that it came back, on 21.5.2012 another operation was done,now for the last five days we are noticing another lump on his upper lip and it is painful.We are worried, pls answer
Hi,A recurring cancer buccal mucosa post CTRT carries a post prognosis and salvage surgery as done in your case carry a poorer outcome. Disease coming back so soon after the previous surgery carries even poorer prognosis. Now the lump you are observing needs to be biopsied and if that confirms your fear, the prognosis is even poorer. Please go to your doctor and he may take biopsy from the lesion. Regards
What can cause night sweats and back pain in babies? Hi, I have a 3 year old daughter, she has been suffering with night sweats and complaining of back pain and now has grey coloured stools, she is being treated for a water infections at the moment, she also has no apetite and this morning started to vomit? any ideas or suggestions please?
Hi,The vomiting and loss of appetite (I guess it started along with the said infection only) may be a part of food poisoning/water infection you mentioned. But whenever a child is having excessive night sweats and back pain of more than few days duration, I used to get a complete blood count with ESR and a peripheral smear. This is to rule out important conditions associated with high blood counts. This is especially important if the loss of appetite was there for long, even before the food poisoning and if he had significant weight loss. Kindly discuss with you doctor.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
What causes red bumps on lips spreading all over face? My 4 year old has a series of small red bumps on her upper lip that have begun to spread around her face. They look like acne except for clustering directly under her nose. There is no rash, and very little irritation. My primary concern is the persistence of the bumps. Any idea what i am looking at?
Hi....by what you quote I feel it could be a pyoderma or skin and soft tissue infections. But...Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Regards - Dr. Sumanth
What causes a burning sensation near buttocks? Hi: i have a strange burning in my lower right buttocks. have had it a week or so. going for test for painful intercourse and the feeling of uterus falling down and painful. I am 52 years old and have irregular period. What might be my problem. Just went for pelvic ultrasound. No results back yet.
Hi,Thanks for your query.The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression . You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.I advise my patient’s analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin, you can consult to your treating doctor and do required investigation.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care
Will i be able to conceive after taking 'duphaston'? Hai Doctor,My last period was 24th of march, I consult one doctor, she scanned me & told me ovulation is done & she gave me Duphaston tablets for 10 days morning & evening & asked me to check pregency in 24 th of this month, I am so much worried , i want to conceive, should i concieve doctor?
Hi, thanks for writing..There is 2 uses with duphaston in the postovulatory period. First is luteal phase support which helps to maintain pregnancy. Second is if periods doesnot happen to get periods on time. You need to take it. Check you preg test after 14 days of ovulation. Hope I have answered your query. Good day
Does liver abscess in child cause bleeding stools? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 5yr old daughter is having bleeding stool.sometimes it takes 2 days before she discharges.lab results are pus cells 20-25,and ameoba cysts..is it what you call liver abcess?
Hi, welcome to HCM. Your child has bleeding in stools and lab report suggests 20 to 25 pus cells and amoeba cysts, this signifies that your child has probably got amoebic dysentery. This is not liver abscess, it's an infection of gut. In my opinion, you should give metronidazole tablet to the child. However, since this is a prescription medicine, i advice you to meet the local doctor. I hope this will help you. Take care.
Is it possible to fix dummy teeth permanently to gums? respected sir, i was suffered from teeth injury and i now adjusted with dummy teeth made by root canal treatment but i am not happy to feel when speaking with my friends becoz my front dummy teeth looks not as original in colour and i feel so sad to smile also.. it is a very big disappointment to me so with same treatment can i be able to attach the dummy teeth as like original which cant be detected usually..
Hello.first of all your dummy teeth (crown) if fixed properly with a good shade match will not be detected even in light also.as far as direct attachment like the natural tooth is concerned dental implant is also an option.i would advice you to visit a specialist (prosthodontist) for a better crown.RegardsDr. Shesh
What is the cause of lump and discoloration of leg? I dropped a 42lb metal box on my leg neat my ankle at work about a week ago. As soon add it happens I had a huge lump and discoloration (red) I iced and elevated that night. Next day lump went down and no bruises. It still has a small lump and is painful. My work shoes sometimes bump it but other than that I haven t got it again or anything like that. I was curious to know how I can help it heal and how long it should take.
thanks for sharing your health concern with us!well, it is just an organised hematoma and not to worry much for this. you continue to press ice-cubes or cold compress and if not relieving within 7 days then consult some surgeon for aspiration of the material inside; never poke it as this may invite infection! all the best!
What causes swelling above the collar bones? Hi, I have what I can only describe as fat pads or small swelling above both my collar bones. More so in the left collar bone. What could this be? Also been suffering from stomach cramps & bad back ache in the muscles. Plus occaisional flank pain. The stomach pains diminish after taking Omerprazole however, the back pain is constant all over my back. Any ideas?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The swelling above collar bone can be a soft tissue swelling due to a benign mass. Direct examination and FNAC will help in diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
15 year old with polycystic kidney disease. Pain in the lower abdomen during urination, fever. What is the treatment? hi I'm a 15 year old girl, I suffer from polycystic kidney disease & severe liver scaring. I have been experiencing emense pain in my stomach by my navel, lower right abdomen and upper right abdo which stretchs over to the left from time to time it's sharp and sometimes crampy, I've had loose stool and sharp pains when I urineate the last time I went pee, all that came out was a large amount of dark green slime. I've also had a low grade fever and migrane for 5 days now.
Hi Thanks for the query.Your symptoms suggest that you may have a urinary tract infection and possibly an infection of one of the cysts.You need to see a physician/nephrologist, who will carry out further blood and urine tests and imaging like ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.based on the results he may prescribe antibiotics. In the mean while drink plenty of fluids/water.Hope this helpsGood luck.
What causes vomiting and urination pain with hematuria? my two year old had a bladder infection a few weeks ago and since then they said it went away and we did test and she looks ok inside and then started the same symtoms as before vomiting once every night no eating hurts to pee. her urine sample came back white bloods cells red bloods cells bateria but no bladder infection whats wrong
Hello,It is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The WBCs, RBCs, and pus cells in urine clearly making a diagnosis of UTI. It needs to start an antibiotic empirically, later can be revised as per urine culture report.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal
How soon after giving birth can I get pregnant again? Hi, I delivered a baby 1mn ago at 27 weeks who died after 2days b/c his lungs weren't fully developed. My doc diagnosed me with incompetence cervix afterwards and prescribed for my next pregnancy the cerclage stitch. I am very anxious to get pregnant again, however I have been getting mixed review about the complications of getting pregnant too soon...please advise.
Dear Ms, you should wait for at least 3 months before you try to concieve again. this time will sufficient for your body and uterus to restore normal functions and efficacy
Suggest treatment for glandular fever Hi I was diagnosed with glandular fever about a month ago an since then I was slightly fatigued for about 1 week, since then I have been able to live my normal life an can do all my cardio work including push ups and intensive long distance running, however I have been informed not to play contact sport for 6 weeks which is 2 weeks from now, my mates are going out for drinks tomorrow night do you think it will be ok if I drink to seeing as my liver was slightly enlarged hence the doctor suggesting not to play sports for 6 weeks. Do u think one night will be ok to drink? Thanks
HiThanks for your query at HCM.I would suggest you not to drink as you recently suffered from glandular fever.Avoid alcohol, as this could harm your liver, which may already be weakened from the infection.Take careDr Sheetal Verma
Abdominal pain for 2.5 months. Ultrasound shows enteritis, endoscopy shows linear erosion. Suggestions? My son age 15yrs. have abodomen pain from last 2.5 month. Doctors take all blood test and ultra sound also. Blood test found normal ultra sound report is : mild thick tendor jejunalloops-? Enteritis. mentioned. and after that doctor also have endoscopy and report found linear erosion. doctor give medicine nexium 40 for early morning and evening in fasting . but till now the pain is regular . Pl. suggest me what can i do .thanks Uttam
HI Uttam ! I am not aware to which region you belong to. This is important as many of the chronic infection of the intestines are found at some particular regions of the globe. How is his appetite, and is he losing any weight. Has anyone in your family or friends with whom he comes into contact has received any kind of long treatment for about 6-9 months !! As your son's problem are of long duration with thickening of intestines in the ultrasound ( I am not sure if any biopsy was done duriing the endoscopic examinaton of the intestines), we have to exclude some of the chronic abdominal conditions like tuberculosis,chron's disease, etc. You may discuss with your treating doctor in this angle, who may investigate your son in this line for further management. Wishing your son an early recovery.
What is a grade 3AA tumor prognosis? MY HUSBAND HAD A CT SCANNER ONE YEAR AGO AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL, AFTER ONE YAER HE HAD A SEISURE AND AFTER ONE WEEK A SURGERY . BIOPSY RATED AS GRADE 3 AA. THE LESION HAS TWO COMPONENTS AND THE BIGGEST ONE 2.6 CM LOOKS LIKE LOW GRADE AND THE SMALL PART 9 MM IS GRADE 3. IS ANY WAY THAT WE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROGNOSIS ? IF TUMOR IS AGRESSIVE ?
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Anaplastic astrocytomas (WHO grade III) constitute about 10% of all gliomas. Definitive data on predictive and prognostic factors are lacking for these neoplasms that are considered the most enigmatic entity among the whole spectrum of astrocytic tumors because of their unclear biologic behavior and variable clinical outcome.Cancer is a difficult condition to treat and the progress of disease can be predicted only after initiation of treatment and response. Anaplastic astrocytoma is more on the aggressive side and shows behavior that requires a close watch. As there is only a small part showing anaplastic features, the cancer can still be controlled and aggressive treatment must be given in the beginning.In a cancer lesion having both aggressive and low grade areas, the tumor must be treated as an aggressive one and measures should be put in place to control tumor growth and control cellular proliferation. The age-standardized 5-year relative survival rate is 23.6%.
Is lower abdominal cramps and spotting due to strain from lifting? I helped my aunt with lifting my disabled grandmother yesterday, and now I am experiencing lower abdominal cramping and slight spotting. 4 days prior, me and my fiance had un-protected intercourse while I was on day 3 of 7 of my period. Is this implantation spotting or a strain from the lifting? I am 5 2 and 107lbs
Hi and wecome to HCM Thanks for the query. Pain can be but spotting is not usual symptom of overlifting or muscle pulling and pelvis area. So i suggest to find another cause of spotting which can be implantational bleeding but also it can indicate some disorders of reproductive system.Wish you good health. Regards
Suggest treatment for recurrent seizures despite taking medication my baby is 5 years old. after one day of his birth, he had hypoglycemic injury. He was admitted for 10 days in hospital. After birth, he got seizure at the age of 4.5 years. He admitted to hospital and MRI scan was done and in that it was shown the cause of seizure is gliosis. so doctor advised to take medication for 1 year. we did that, but after completion of medication 2 days later he got seizure for 1-2 minutes. so doctor advised to continue medication for 2 more years. do we ve any cure for this?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sorry to hear it. Gliosis is an after effect of hypoglycemic injury and it doesn't resolve. However seizures may or may not subside in further course. As per medical literature one need to take medications for at least 2 years after the last episode of seizure. If there are no seizures in intervening period , doctor will order EEG and may stop medicine after 2 years if EEG is normal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What causes recurring rashes? I have been getting a rash everyday. Im okay when I wake up. It starts in the afternoon and is ok in the evening. I was on citalopram until December, quit on my own suddenly could this be causing it? also our dog had pups? This has gone on over a month. Those are the only changes I know of.
Hi,It seems that you may be having chronic idiopathic urticaria. You consult dermatologist to have investigations to rule out any precipitating cause. If no cause is found, then it may be labled as chronic idiopathic urticaria. Fexofenadine 180 mg daily or desloratadine 5 mg daily may be taken for long time. Hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg may be taken at night. After long term treatment , you might be alright. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Suggest treatment for depression depression is serious and my sister goes through this very often. concerned her second husband (first one died) makes them have less money as he pays for her ins of car of 400 dollars a month. She goes to places to get free food. He will not listen. Daughter going to college in another state. Claimed herself on her income tax and only cares on what people do for her and hates my sister. afraid for my sister as she has mental problems already and in the 90 s attempted suicide. I live up north and she is in Florida. Hard to not worry. Hard to let go.
Hello and thanks for writing in.I understand your concern for your sister. From your description of her current situation, it appears that her depression is mainly due to her family problems and other personal stressors. Stress is well known to cause or worsen depression. Her situation is concerning because you have mentioned that she has already gone through a severe depressive phase and even attempted suicide before.So, it is very important that she gets appropriate and prompt help for her depression. I think that she would benefit a lot from counselling, which should be focused at supportive psychotherapy, coping skills and stress management. Antidepressants may also be necessary if the depression is severe. So, I would advise you to please take her to a psychiatrist for further help and treatment.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist
What causes rash with red small blisters in the center? My 20 month old has had a rash for about a week. The rash is very well-defined spots that are red with small blisters in the center. There are also 2 patches with larger clusters of blisters. We took him to the pediatrician two days ago, and they were unable to determine the cause but sent us home with Muciprocin topical antibiotic. In two days the rash has begun to dry but other than that has not really improved, and now as of this morning, his breath smells unusually bad-- almost fecal. Could these symptoms be related? Should we be concerned?
Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,single blister could be the infected follicle. Well treated.Bad smell to be taken care . Some infection in the mouth. personal hygiene is important to note and strictly followed.Hope the query is answered.Thanks
How to treat viral fever causing severe fatigue, dizziness and anxiety? ive Had viral syndrome for the past few days, symptoms have gone some what away, but I still feel extremely fatigue and exhaustion. And now I’m having anxiety, sensation of passing out, sweaty feet, with feeling of passing out. Is it still the virus or something else?
Hello,As there is severe fatigue, dizziness; it can be associated with bacterial infection as well.I strongly recommend consulting your primary care physician and getting vitals checked for better management. Till that time, maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purva Patel
Diagnosed with odontogenic keratocyst. Any treatment without removing the teeth? I have just been diagnosed with odontogenic keratocyst after a byopsy, however, for the byopsy they removed my wisdom tooth to be able to take sample for the byopsy which really upset me and up to now am still in pain more than 4 weeks after the extraction, now with the diagnosis, i have been told they might have to remove 2 of my tooth to be able to remove the cyst even though the cyst has not affected my tooth. i was wondering if there isnt another way of treating it without removing my tooth. Thanks
Hi!welcome to HCM! odontogenic keratocyst is benign but locally aggressive developmental cystic neoplasm. It most often affects the posterior mandible.Although odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are benign, they are often locally destructive and tend to recur after conservative surgical treatment.it is very essential to completely remove the cyst hence they might have to remove your tooth to approach and completely remove the cyst.hope this will help you!take care!
Can pain in the back be re-herniated? Hi, I had a microdisectomy about three months ago for a herniated disc at L5-S1, and on Boxing Day I slipped down the stairs at home and injured my lower back, same place where I had my microdisectomy, l5-s1I have pain going down my right side of leg again. Do you think I have re-herniated my disc?
Whenever dissectomy is done, all or most of the disc is removed so chances of reherniation is very less. There can be possiblity of some part of disc remain there and causing symptoms. I would advice you at present to take gabapentin and rmethylcobal and wait for some days. I hope this pain will get better . If this pain increases you can plan for repeat MRI.
What causes burning sensation in the stomach and vagina while on Synthroid and Zoloft? I ve had several episodes where I have a sudden feeling where I feel nausious for a few seconds then have a hot burning sensation that starts in my stomach or has started in my vagina and then kind of explodes thru out my body. Very hot sensation. Kind of makes me feel sick while it s happening. Lasts a few seconds but I know it s not normal. I have high blood presure and drink about 3 to 4 drinks a night, on blood pressure medication, synthroid and Zoloft. High stress job in an att call center but never happens at work. Any idea what may be happening to me?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Synthroid may won't cause this side effects. Probably it may be due to acute gastrtis or Peptic ulcer disease or food Intolerance etc. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks . use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Suggest treatment for kidney infection Hello, I have a kidney infection and have been on ciprofloxacin for 8 days now. I had severe pain on left side. As things have cleared up, I still have pain coming and going. This is the third kidney infection I have had. I am 34 years old. I am worried about the pain I am still feeling in my left kidney. Can you please let me know if it s normal to have residual pain this long a after?I am on the antibiotic for 21 days.
Yes my dear, pain may persist even after resolution of the infection. But if im ur treating doc, then I'll do ur urine examinatin to confirm and document that infection get resolved or change antibiotic accordingly if not.
Trying to conceive. Have PCOS. Taking medication, no improvement. How to overcome this problem? iam suffering from pcod from past 3 years.i used several tablets for that but no use.i was married in dec 22 2012 and iam trying to conceive but no use.i used ovistore tablets for 4 months and now my dr prescribed me a apcod sachets and ovaashield tabs,folvite tabs.am i able to get pregnant or not plz give me a solution to my problem
Hi,Thanks for the query. Poly cystic ovary disease is becoming a common problem nowadays. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance. Usually insulin sensitizers are hormonal pills are used to treat the problem. But combined hormonal pills usually prevent the pregnancy. And also PCOD can recur. So lifestyle modifications, maintaining ideal body weight etc are important in treating PCOD. You can use the apcod sachets and other drugs recommend by your doctor. They won't prevent pregnancy and also ovashield helps in ovulation induction. Let your husband undergo seminal analysis once to rule out the male factor problem. Then you can go for follicular study and can plan intercourse around the time of ovulation. This will increase the possibility of pregnancy. Take care.
Suggest therapy for lupus i am wife is having lupus from the past one year. Right now, she is on herbal medication and she stopped her conventional treatment 3 months back. She does not have any fevers now. She has some occasional joint pains, but is able to do daily activities without much difficulty. She is having very had hairfall now? Does this mean, her lupus is still not in remission?
clearly, her lupus is not in remission. See a rheumatologist as soon as possible start Vitamin D and hydroxychloroquinine and avoid sun
Suggest medication for disturbed sleep after taking antibiotics for abscess I had a hysterectomy in February and last monday I had an abscess burst inside of me. It was on the other side of my "cuff". Most or maybe all of the puss drained out of me and my ob/gyn put me on Flagyl and pain meds. She also gave me a shot of a strong antibiotic into my hip at her office (I do not remember the name of it). I started the antibiotics on Tuesday evening and I am now feeling even more so drained with trouble sleeping & really bad nightmares that wake me. Could I have an infection?
hiwelcome to HCM I had gone through your history and can understand your concern.u had underwent hysterectomy, it is a major operation , you have to take strong iv antibiotics.As you are operated there will be hormonal changes, heamatophysiological changes and emotional disturbances. that is the reason for your sleeplesnes. so dont worry , keep continuing your antibiotic course.Take proper rest,ask your doctor for hormonal tabletsThank youTake care
Suggest treatment for thick and yellow pus like substance from wound Hello, I just got my stitches taken out of my right thumb yesterday. Right after football practice today, I noticed that the wound has opened a little and a thick, yellow, pus like substance ooze out if my cut. I don t know if I should get it looked at or I ll be fine. Around the cut is yellow and purple.
Hellothanks for using health care magicYellow thick and fowl smelling fluid from a wound is indicative of an infection. The wound is infected.You will need to have wound dressing regularly and as the case may be, be put on some antibiotics.Regular dressing is the mainstay of treatment and should be started as soon as possible else the situation could worsen.So, go to the hospital for the wound to be looked at and attendedto.Best regardsDr Achuo
Can i control my BP with lifestyle changes? I had a BP problem most of the time it remains in 140/90 range some time go upt 160/100..Doctor started Olemezest 40 once a nught daily..what could be the side effect..and can I control my BP with lifestyle changes..so that I will not use drug due to its side effects..
hi dear. control of bp is very important .. its to keep your heart safe. yes you can control your bp life style changes..complete salt restrictionreduce your weight if you are obeseeat healthy ,lots of fruits and fibre deitkeep a regular check o your cholestroland most important regular cardio workout everydaymonitor your bp regularlypractice yoga or meditation.hope my answer helped you. thank you. please do rate my answer
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion. Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.--->
What is the reason for occurrence of hematospermia? I am a 40 year old white male in a monogamous relationship with my wife. I have suffered from hemataspermia maybe 11 to 15 times and been scoped for it to no avail. I am worried though. I have followed up with a urologist and was assured there was no specific reason to its occurrence. That was 3 years ago. Is the schooling of thought that this just comes and goes so to speak?
Hi yes haematospermia has no particular reason.one of the reasons can be tear of any part during the passage of sperm or any bacterial infection.or sometimes it can be reaction to any drugTear of any part can be known by ultrasonography.if it is present repair the tear.if it is not there simple use of antibiotic twice daily can cure the condition
Have pain and gas in stomach. Had colonoscopy done. Have divirculitus, diabities. What is the remedy? I was diagnosed after a colonoscopy a couple months ago with divirculitus . Over the past month I have had alot of gas and pain in my stomach which has gotten worse of late. I also have diabities. the last few month i have been working hard. the colonoscopy had a palets that were binine anr removed and something that looked like body fat that I still need to get a cat scan on. the last couple days the pain and gas have gotten worseIs this a sign that needs medical treatment before I see my doctor tuesday?
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your querry. It doesnt sound to me like something serious. If you experience more intensive pain with vomiting or fever or notice blood in stool you should go to hospial. if not, just eat light food, water and teas. Avoid food which makes you bloaty,alcohol,carbonated drinks and fats. It can be diverticulitis again if you feel pain i lower right or left parts of stomach. in this case antibiotica treatment should be started. I think that nothing bad can happen till tuesday. Colon perforation is very rare and you would feel enormous pain. WIsh you good health.
Suggest treatment for lump on the breast helo sir this is kulwinder,my mother is suffering with ca breast,the lump is in right breast and the size of lump is 54mm,doctor suggested to operate,and three chemos before operation and three chemos after operation, after first chemo the size of lump is little bit reduced and it becomes little softer (according to doctor) sir please suggest us that is it a right treatment or is there any other better treatment? can this problem be cured without operation?///
Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-CA Breast of Gr II with nodal involvment.Surgical Debulking with pre and post chemo would redue the remissions in such a case.Keep trust on your doctor, and they would do their best.HOpe this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors.Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS
Trying to conceive, have intramural fibroid and tubes blocked, approaching menopause. Suggested embolization and abdominal myomectomy I have a intramural fibroid that's about 3.5 cm according to my last ultrasound. I desire to get pregnant and have children. Also it is distorting my uterus. Both my tubes are blocked and I'm quickly approaching menopause (FSH level 10 months ago was 72....chinese herbs have brought it down to 12.5). One dr has recommended the embolization method in addition to a hysteroscopy. My regular dr who is also an infertility specialist recommends an abdominal myomectomy. The fibroid sits on the upper left side of my uterus. I am leaning towards the abdominal myomectomy. I did not like the idea that the embolization treatment can push me into menopause. What determines which type of myomectomy is best???
Hi,Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Since you dont have much time, I suggest you go ahead with abdominal myomectomy ( preferably Laparoscopic).2) It is better to go for IVF after myomectomy to maximize chances of pregnancy.Let me know if you have anymore doubts.Regards,Dr. Mahesh KoregolIVF & Infertility specialist
Suggest treatment for headache and black outs i have migranes and take topramine for them (clusters) daily 25 mg three times during intercourse right side of head hurts real bad, have black outs sharps was told they saw a legion in back of skull what to do just moved to new state in rea bad painn
Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms (black outs) could be related to possible epilepsy seizures. I would like to directly review your brain MRI report for a more professional opinion. An EEG is also necessary to investigate for possible seizures. Making some changes to your therapy (increase the dose of topiramate or switch to valproate) may be needed. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Kind regards, Dr. Aida
What causes erectile dysfunction? hi i am doing the masturbation from the past 10 years.m doing the masturbation on daily bases. Now m trying to do with my girlfriend but my penis will not get hard to do the sex. please tell me the reason and also let me know is it a serious problem.m 29 years old.
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are masturbating for the last 10 years. That is not a problem at all. Masturbation in moderation is healthy and is a stress buster. Don't worry. Regarding the current sexual experience with your girl friend, it could be due to simple performance anxiety because you may be doing sex as a starter. Don't worry. Without getting anxious and worried, carry on. Your problem should be solved. Or you may consult a psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.
What causes cramp on top right chest area and lower back pain? Hi, I ve been having this cramp on my top right chest area and I also had a really bad lower back pain early this morning. It woke me up from my sleep about 3 something. I ve had this cramp before and it also happens when I run..sometimes I ll get a cramp of what it ll feel like in my chest on my right side. I don t smoke. I drink but not to the point to where I get drunk. I just sip. I m not on any medications. Please maybe give me an idea of what this could be and a way I could get it to stop cramping up.
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But better to get done ecg first to rule out cardiac cause. If ecg is normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. Musculoskeletal pain due to calcium, vitamin d3 and vitamin b 12 deficiency is seen in night time. So get done vitamin b12, vitamin d3 and calcium level. If deficiency then you need supplements. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Should stool test be done for child having rice like substance in stool? Rice like substance in the stool of 3 year boy. Did have stool samples to the lab x2 returning negative however stool at the time was normal and no rice substances were sent. Should new stools samples be taken with the rice substances be collected and resent?
hi..if child is not having loose stool, no bad smell and not rice watery, not much to worry. just rice particle or vegetable particles are commonly seen in small children. it is due to poor chewing by children.if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.Regards-Dr.surendra.h.S
Suggest treatment for discomfort in middle of the chest and armpit Hi, I get mild chest pains in the left of my upper body from the middle of my chest to under my arm pit where I experience constant discomfort. Sometimes it feels like heart burn whereas other times my chest feels tight and constricted. The symptoms vary with intensity throughout an average day but they are worse after drinking alcohol. My doctor has prescribed me a few different medicines related to heart burn which as yet have all failed to remedy my symptoms. Any help, small or large would be much appreciated, Thanks and kind regards C Rutter
Hi and thank you for choosing HCM to share your concern.I read carefully your question and i agree that this kind of chest pain has the characteristics of an chest pain related to Gastroesophageal reflux and the times your chest feels constricted and tight it relates to epigastric spasms. It would be good to know what kind of medication and what dosage your doctor prescribed and understand why they didnt gave results on you .The treatment is based on lifestyle modification and control of gastric acid secretion through medical therapy with antacids such as Ranitidine,proton pomp inhibitor such as omeprazole and in extreme situation(which i dont think is your case)with corrective antireflux surgery.lifestyle modification include :Elevate the head of bed Avoid eating for several hours before sleeping Reduce weight if you are overweightAvoid caffeine,nicotine,alcoholEat multiple small mealsSince the list of food and beverages is extensive it requires ti do a personal journal of dietary intake and symptoms.Hope my opinion is a help to you.Wish you good health Kind RegardsDr.Dushi
How to treat hair fall? hello , i want to ask what is the medicine of falling hairs?i am a woman which i just have a problem of falling hair since after i delivered my baby last july.every time i take a bath it was a handful of falling hairs especially when i combed my hair after taking a bath.Doctor, what is the best thing to stop the hair fall bec. i was scared to be bald now? is that there is a home remedy tha i can use?pls. help ! thank you.
Hi,It seems that probably you may be having telogen effluvium. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some cause like...tension,worries,stress,anaemia,vitamin and mineral deficiencies,thyroid dysfunction or other internal disease. After thorough examination and investigations,your doctor might give proper treatment.I would suggest...- treatment of the disease- supplements for vitamins and minerals - biotin 10 mg twice a day for few months - apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp- ketoconazole shampoo,if there is dandruff ..otherwise herbal shampoo may be used twice a week- oiling the hairs with almond oilI hope this might help you in improving the condition.Thanks.Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
What causes chest pain with reoccurring sinus and throat infections? In Sept. 2012 I had chest pain, weakness, short of breath, and numbness in my left arm. I was checked at my local ER. There was information that I was not informed about concerning my heart and cholesterol. I followed up with who is now my primary physician. Since all this began, I have been diagnosed with CAD, 40% blockage in a main artery, Asthma, Gerd, Sleep Apnea, Neuropathy legs and hands, and Restless leg syndrome. I have also undergone sinus surgery due to what has become a chronic fight with laryngitis. Both my ENT and I believe there is an underlying cause for the reoccurring sinus and throat infections. However, I have seen a rheumatologist and he believes it is a coincidence of events. I have had continuing pain and pressure in my chest. What could be a cause for these events or is all a coincidence?
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your chest pressure and pain is mostly due to GERD and asthma. Both of these conditions need to control simultaneously, to achieve symptomatic relief. Asthma can worsen GERD and GERD can worsen asthma. And both causes chest pain and pressure. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. 4. Start inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for asthma. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. All these drugs are prescribed medicines so you need doctor 's prescription for them. Don't worry, you will be alright. Wish you good health. Thanks.
What causes pain in shoulder with increased ESR? Age:35 height: 6 Hi Dr, my husband is having high ESR 85 frm few months with high fevr and bad shoulder pain ..after dignose we gt some lipomas in his sgoulder opreatd nd he is feeling wel aftr that we did some more checkups HB levl is 10 and ESR still high at 110..am very upset plzz tell me wht can v do why his ESR is high plzz help me plz
Hello,His symptoms are suggestive of arthritis or bursitis. The high ESR are indicative of present inflammation. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a shoulder X-ray study. A steroid injection in his shoulder may be needed. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
What causes a sudden state of trance during sports activity? My 10 year old daughter is having episodes where she is sort of going into some sort of trance for a few seconds and then snapping out of it. For example she was playing basketball and when the two teams rebounded and went toward the other end she stayed behind staring at the floor, but then snapped out of it. This happened twice during the game.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per symptoms given by you she is suffering from absence seizure . Take her to a neurologist or peditrician as she needs EEG and MRI brain . She needs drug as Ethosuximide . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. With regards Dr varinder joshi .
Noticed a hard lump on the inner labia Hi I've recently developed this hard bump on my inner labia. At first it was painful but now not so much. Its about the size of a tic tac and it doesnt appear to be under the skin. Ive tried to drain the pus out of it but nothing changed only a bit of clear pus came out. I dont think its a STI because I havent beem sexually active for 2 years. Any information would be appreciated.
Hi and thanks so much for this query.I a so sorry to hear about this lump. Fro the information you have provided, this is suggestive of a possible bartholin abscess or cyst. This occurs when the gland traps secretions to accumulate leading to cyst and abscess. I will suggest that you get this followed up by your OBGYN for appropriate diagnosis and management. There is no emergency right, a scheduled appointment visit would be okay. You would be managed accordingly following the final results.I wish you well. I hope this helps you.
What causes difficulty in getting erection as before? Dear Doctor, I am 32 years old guy not married. Whenever I talk to girls or see sexy girls, I am having my pre-fluid / pre-cum without erection. But 2 years ago I got it with erection. Also now I found little bit difficulty to get erected than 2 years ago. Is it normal?
HINothing abnormal about the precum but you need to see a urologist about the erection problem. You need an exam, doppler arterial flow studies of your penis and a check for low testosterone levels
Can L montus cause any side effect after long term usage? hello doctor my son is 4yrs old,he has been suffering from ear infection since a yr. now and now i m giving him l montus kid tablet twice a day as an anti allergic to prevent him from cold which causes the infection.for how long the medicine can be given to him is safe for his health?please suggest
Hi, I understand your concern and it is a safe drug and you need not worry about any major side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Suggest alternative medical treatment for frozen diaphragm apart from inhalers Hi, I m a male aged 78 6.foot tall weighing 14 stone. Diagnosed with a frozen diaphragm about six years ago. Lately breathing has become a problem, I use both Brown and blue inhalers which do help. Is there any other treatment available? Regards Tom. YYYY@YYYY
Hello Regarding your concern respiratory physiotherapy might help too you should try it.Regards Dr.Jolanda
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 gynecologist as you may require surgery. If the number and size of cysts are less, you may continue treatment along with syrup Evecare 10 ml BD and Kanchnar Guggulu two BD. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online -->
Suggest treatment for cervical disc degeneration I have pain in my left shoulder due to cervical disc degeneration. There is a bone spur compression on a nerve that causes shoulder muscle to continuously be contracted on a Charlie horse. Continuous pain. Nerve ablation was unsuccessful due to the bone spur being in the way. Any suggestions? Nerve blocks, cervical epidurals have not worked. Physical therapy did not work. I take flexeril and ibuprofen for pain. Any suggestions?
Hi there.You could be suffering from cervical spondylosis which is causing pinched nerve and the symptoms you are experiencing. You may need surgical decompression of the nerve to remove the bone spurs. Avoid bending the neck forwards and avoid lifting heavy weight on the back. Apply hot water bottle for pain relief. In your cause I believe you need surgical treatment to give you better relief on the whole. Consult your Orthopaedic surgeon for the same.Wishing you a speedy recovery.
On Morphine for Fibromylagia, Cancer. Any herbal supplement with same effect ? HI, I am currently on Morphine and have been for about 4 years. I was wondering if there is an herbal supplement that would have a similar effect. I am a cancer patient and have fibromyalgia. Also, I would like to wean myself off without suffering from withdrawal. My tolerance is high and want to come off the Morphine gradually.
Hi and thanks for the query,I am afraid there is no evidence based herbal medicine as effective and as strong as morphines. You might actually have to continue on morphines. You ill need to seek advice from your physician for a tapering schedule. As you rightly said, withdrawal symptoms might set in and might deserve the intervention of your doctor. Thanks and kind regards,Bain LE, MD.
SHL problem in ears, advised to use hearing aids, cold, blocked nose. Any homeopathy treatment? Hello Dr. Rangadhar, This is regarding my daughter who is 5 yrs old. It has been said that she had SHL problem in both the ears and has been advised to use hearing aids which she is not very comfortable with. I would like to know if there is any Homeopathy treatment for this problem?. She also gets cold very often and her nose gets blocked most of the nights and sneezes a lot in the morning after getting up from bed. Can I get some advice from you?Thankyou,Rezi
Hello friend,Thank you for posting your query through Healthcare magic.Sudden hearing loss (SHL) is a name given by conventional medicine to those patients whose nervous system involved in hearing is damaged by past suppressive treatments given for complaints of cold. Getting frequent cold is a genetic and constitutional disease, which should have been treated with Homoeopathy. There are very good remedies like Tuberculinum, Baryta carb, Silicea, Calcarea carb etc for preventing frequent cold and other connected diseases. With these sort of remedies, the constitutional tendency to get cold is rapidly and permanently treated successfully in Homoeopathy. Such children are given pain killers, anti inflammatory and antibiotic drugs by the conventional medicine. They give external applications in nose and ears and cough syrup for cough and antifebrile like paracetamol for fever etc. All these drugs arrest the natural tendency of the body to cure the disease by brining about discharges, fever, inflammation etc. When the body is not allowed to express disease in the most harmless areas and tissues deeper tissues like Nervous system are affected. Body has a natural tendency to keep the inner and more important tissues healthy by manifesting diseases in the relatively less important tissues. When it is suppressed by very strong suppressive chemical drugs such damages to the Nervous system occurs. Anosmia following nasal drops, SHL following ear drops, meningitis and a large variety of mental retardation and cerebral palsy by anti febrile drugs are common after effects of such treatments of conventional medicine.Why I am writing this much is to make you understand that it is not the SHL that you should aim at now. Let her tendency to get cold, which is a genetic and constitutional problem of your daughter has to be corrected. For that you have to come back from the path of conventional medicine in which you were for the last 5 years treating your daughter and you have to start in a new path that is of HOMOEOPATHY. This is an entirely different road to health. It is not late you start taking her along this humanitarian path. I do not know how much damage her nerves carrying hearing impulses from ears to the brain have met with by this time. Homoeopathy can offer her health in the best possible manner. Homoeopathy has got several instances where such damages to the nervous system has got repaired. Neurons in the nerves have got tremendous capacity to develop collatera