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What could fever in a toddler after swimming indicate?
We took my 2 yr old son swimming today and now he has a fever. He claims his ear hurts but while swimming he went under for a very brief time. While he was scared he was fine and we continued to play all day.Is he at risk for dry drowning/secondary drowning? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it... | |
Does taking Lamisil for foot fungus cause joint pain?
I have been prescribed Lamisil for foot fungus. I have been taking it for 7 out of a 14 day prescription. I am experiencing more joint pain since starting, especially in my right thumb joint. I see that many folks are prescribed a much longer treatment. Are my symp... | Hi, Persistent fungal infection for a long time can cause pain in the joints. This can be related to low levels of calcium and vitamin D3 also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
What causes headache, nausea and vomiting after taking Plan B?
Ok so Sep 25 I had unprotected sex with my bf i took plan b the morning after. Again at the beginning of oct (unprotected) but again took plan b the morning after. I got my period or what I thought was my period oct 9 on time. it seemed pretty normal. It e... | Hello,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. I have gone through the query and would like to offer some suggestions. Firstly, you do not need an emergency contraceptive if you have the intercourse during the safe period of your cycle. Ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is... | |
Suggest course of action after sudden drop in BP in a spine TB patient
My father , 79 years is diaganosed with spine TB , but all test results showing -ive. He is put on AKT-4 since last 10 days. He has completely lost appitite , having fever and vommiting sensation. His BP has suddenly dropped to 58/90 and shifted to... | Hi,TB medication can cause weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting which are very common. BP of 90/58mm Hg is not very low and is a normal baseline BP of many people. Still IV fluids can help it rise. Shifting him to ICU must be because of other reasons. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... | |
What causes testicular pain while treating diabetes, CVD and Alzheimer s disease?
My father, age 80, has type 2 diabetes (treated with Novolog and Lantus), plus cardio vascular disease (Lipitor and he had open heart surgery app. 14 years ago), neuropathy in legs (Neurontin), Alzheimer s (Aracept), and dizzy spells, ha... | Hello, He is a duabetic so there's is a possibility of neuropathic pain that radiation to back from testicles. Other possibilities like infections like orchitis or epididimitis due to mums or other bacterial Infections in diabetic. It is a immunosupressed condition. Torsion or hydrocele or hernia may present like this.... | |
Suggest treatment for pressure in my chest and numbness in lips
these things happen a couple of times a week. My lips become numb. I feel pressure in my chest, I cough and feel panic. I told my doctor and he said because the numbness of my lips aren't just on one side he feels it's anxiety which I've suffered from pri... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of stress, anxiety and panic disorder related symptoms is more likely in your case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.... | |
How to treat pain on left side of body just under ribs?
my 13yr old son suddenly developed a pain on the left side of body just up under ribs last night. Pain is quite severe and on a scale of 1 to 10 says its an 8. Pain meds dont seem to be touching it. Drinking or eating makes it worse. But what worries me is that h... | Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with acute sprain or strain involving intercostal muscle or ligament .* Along with analgesic , @ Local application of analgesic spray or ointment @ Assisted physiotherapy will support a lot ... | |
Q. What is your recommendation regarding the elastic position for braces in open bite?
Hello doctor,At the moment, I have been wearing braces for roughly 2.5 years. I have an open bite on my left side that starts from the lateral incisor. I have been wearing my rubber bands as instructed. My appointment is until four ... | Hello. As you told, you have wearing braces for 2.5 years and having a single open bite. As I can see in the attached picture, your elastics looking perfectly placed (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In orthodontic treatment, some cases took a too long time, and it depends on the nature of case and meth... | |
Suggest treatment for mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection
I was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium-Intracellulare a couple of weeks ago. My treatment involves three medications Clarithromycin, Ethambutol and Rifabutin every day for a year. Whai are my changes of beating this disease? I am 67 year old adult an... | Hi, I can understand your concern about loosing weight and the infection. MAI is treated in most cases by the above mentioned combination of drugs you have been taking. It will take some time. Eventually when you start feeling better you will eat more and will start gaining weight. I would meanwhile advice you to eat h... | |
What is the treatment for spinil stenosis?
thank you for your time and concern it is greatly appreciated. my name is randall I was diagnose with spinil stenosis approximately five years ago I have treated with a dr who specializes in needle point injections however I really feel that the spinal injections has caused t... | Hello, Thanks for your query.Depending on the severity of symptoms, spinal stenosis can often be managed through non-surgical treatments.The three most common non-surgical spinal stenosis treatments include:ExerciseActivity modificationEpidural injectionsI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be gla... | |
What could be the reason for sharp pain in center of lower back along with an indentation?
I have a sharp pain in the center of my lower back accompanied with a small indentation. Bending and standing up straight are painful. I work out regularly and noticed it was really hurting the other day while I was doing squats... | This looks to me a back muscles spasm. I would still recommend you to get x ray of your spine. If there is nothing wrong with the bone then take tablet myoril or myospaz. Also take warm water shower on back. Avoid bending forward and lifting heavy weight. | |
Suggest treatment for stenosis of the spine
I had a heart attack on dec 2 and I also have lost 90 percent of my strength in my right hand with my left hand almost completley useless paralyzed. They said I have stenosis of the spine, degenertive. O.k. ! So what can I do know? My right hand is so "weak" that I can't tur... | Hi and thanks for the query,Treatment depends mainly on intensity of clinical symptoms, like pain and weakness and also on the availability of neurosurgical care. An MRI might be useful in ascertaining the intensity of the symptoms. Treatment could range from analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, steroids ... | |
Rash, red bumps on arm, stomach, armpit, back and upper thigh, itching. Healing time?
Hi! I have been experiencing a strange rash that has formed all over my body. It started three weeks ago with a large round red bump on my arm that is flaky in appearance. Then about two weeks later I started to notice other tiny red... | HIThank for asking to HCMFrom the given history it can be said that it must be maculopapular rash, it has got numbers of reasons among them viral infection and drug induced are common, you need to differentiate these and for that you will have to see the dermatologist, because in such cases clinical observation so impo... | |
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 ... | |
Is Tylenol safe to be given for fever, headache and breathlessness?
My baby is 2months old and she just recently received her two months old shots yesterday she received a total of 6 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis,hib, hepatitis B, and polio I just took her temperature and it was 100.7 the symptoms for hib are fever, ... | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic , Yes fever is an usual complication after immunization so Paracetamol. Please see that dosage is proper as per weight and repeat it every 8 hourly for 2 month child. Dosage should be given account to weight as 10 mg per kg . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi | |
Does pain and dizziness after gall bladder removal requires emergency care?
Hi I had my gullbladder removed 3 weeks ago...and the the pain was gone about a week ago..but last night i had really bad pain and i had to get someone to help me up to go to the washroom..i was on the toilet i got really dizzzy and the next t... | Hi, thanks for using HCM.Pain after 3 weeks after surgery need to be concerned. Intially healing will be with soft tissue, so it needs minimum 6 months to regain strength . need rest. better to consult doctor in ER and get examined.Regards | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Can pregnancy happen with non penetrative sex?
hi, i and my boyfriend were fooling around, and he touched the tip of his penis to my vaginal opening, but no penetration and no ejaculation.this was march 6th.still, i took i pill,it was 48 hrs later.i got my periods 2 days later than expected date(march 23rd).the first ... | Hi.No ma'am, a pregnancy test will not be required at all as there was neither any penetration, nor any ejaculation. The delay in your period was because of the ipill itself. And above all, you already had your period, so there are no chances of pregnancy at all.Best wishes. | |
Q. I am unable to retract the foreskin as it is painful. Is it Balanitis? How to cure it?
Hello doctor, I am a widower for the last 16 years. At this age, my sex drive is high and being a widower I have no option but to masturbate whenever aroused. However, of late my foreskin turns sore more so after masturbation. No... | Hello. I went through your post. You seem to have balanitis which means an inflammation of the glans especially the foreskin part. You need to wash the area in the morning and evening with lukewarm water. Apply Candid cream morning and evening for two weeks. I suggest you start capsule Doxycycline 100 mg in morning and... | |
What causes shooting pain in anal region and abdomen during pregnancy?
hi im 30 weeks pregnant and have got strep group B for the past few nights i have not been able to sleep also since last night i have been getting shooting pains in my anal area and pains in my lower belly and i find i have to pant when i go to the... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Your symptoms suggest possibilities like passing hard stool, descent of the presenting part, irritability of the uterus perhaps exacerbated by the infection or some vaginitis/cervicitis. In the current scenario, I would suggest a complete assessment of th... | |
Suggest treatment for chest infection and fever in kid
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My son is 2yrs 9 months old. He has dry cold in his chest due to which there is infection n he is getting fever.I was advised to give him Meftal P syrup for fever. Is it safe to be giv... | Hello,Yes, it is safe. Meftal p contains mefenamic acid, used for fever. Your baby has cold also so give him some anti-cold medication as Sinarest or Maxtra.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal | |
Q. How can red rashes on face that increases on eating spicy food be managed?
Hello doctor, I have red rashes on the face for the past six months but its intensity changes frequently. Whenever I eat spicy or hot, go in the sun, its intensity increases otherwise redness decreases a bit. It itches sometimes, the skin is... | Hello. I understand your problem. But you did not mention for how long did you apply HH Sone cream. All your symptoms match with rosacea. However, it can also be steroid induced skin atrophy if you have used the cream for a longer time. Kindly get back to me with details. Take care. | |
What does bruised spinal cord suggest?
I have 3 bulging discs in the c4/5 5/6 6/7 pressing on spinal cord and fell recently got a new MRI and now the doctor said my spinal cord is bruised, what does this mean. He recommends spinal fusion surgeyASAP. Will the cord be permanently damaged? Should I stay out of work until... | Hello and welcome to " Ask a Doctor" service.I have read your query and here is my advice.You should avoid work or physical efforts until surgery.Spinal cord bruised means that the herniated discs have compressed/damaged the spinal cord significantly.You should have decompressive surgery.Hope this helps.Feel free to as... | |
What is the difference between calcium medication and calcium supplements?
Hi could you please tell me the difference between calcium treatment medication as oppose to calcium supplements ( iam assuming one is for prevention of calcium deficiency related problems while the other is used to cure an ailment from calcium... | Hi, Treatment for calcium deficiency is categorized as a treatment whereas providing adequate levels of calcium for the daily metabolic requirement is called calcium supplementation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Does high blood sugar level increase the growth of cancers?
I would like to know if having high blood sugar can complicate or speed up the growth of cancers? specifically, Non hodgkin lymphoma, stage 4 matastasized to lung and kidney. completed 5 out of 8 recommended chemo treatments and had no sign of cancer on pet s... | Hi Welcome to HCMI Have gone thru your query regarding increase in growth of cancers while having high blood sugar . Dear though there is no such study has been reported But meanwhile, there's no reason not to get blood sugar under control .Doing so may help prevent diabetes and heart disease, besides possibly making... | |
What are the side effects of steroids?
hi sir i am 34yrs of age and have 4 chidrens i have used steroids like testesterone decca and decca duroblin for bodybuilding purpose my pens flaccid size has becomealmost inch as well has my testes has shrunk is there Eny treatment to become normal plz advise | Hello,Steroids may cause many sides effects. Taking supplement of testosterone may cause negative feed back on pituitary lead to decread size of testis. Steroid supplement may cause peptic ulcer disease,cushing syndrome and osteoporosis etc.Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done... | |
What causes loose motion with bad smell?
hi my nearly 6 month old daughter has done approx 7 poo s today and the last one has been very white and stringy and now I am worried there is something wrong. I have just started to wean her so for jsut over a week she has been having either a fruit or veg around lunchtime, To... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need t... | |
What causes rough feeling on gums?
I have a rough feeling along the front and partially on the right side of my upper gums. Upon visual inspection, I notice about 6 spots about the size of a pen tip, maybe a little bigger. The entire front section of my gums has a slight white tint to it. Any idea what this may be? | thanks for the query, the rough feeling on the gums could be because of multiple bony projection like exostosis consult your oral physician to rule out these. these will not harm you. nothing to worry. i hope my answer will help you..take care | |
Have psoriasis and possible rheumatoid arthritis. Should I go through methotrexate?
If you think you have rheumatoid arthritis do you benefit greatly from going through the medical stuff or can I expect to progress the same as I would, not get worse faster from just living with the pain without taking medicine. See I... | hi yes methotrexate helps in both psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.it should be used in the dose of 7.5 mg in a week for 4-6 weeks to see visible response.it is used in psoriasis only if more than 25 percent of body is involved.folvate is to be used to decrease side effects of methtrexate | |
Radical hysterectomy due to endometrial cancer stage 2,anemic with chest pain and BP spiked to 184/98. Please advise.
1.5 years post op radical hysterectomy due to endometrial cancer stage 2. I am again anemic with chest pains that radiates to my low jaw and back. Blood pressure being monitored currently hovering at 1... | HIThank for asking to HCMEvery thing is alright nothing to worry about it, have a iron tab for anaemia, cut down the salt in diet, have a balance diet should contain protein and fibber, keep the stress level low have nice day. | |
Boil on nipple, red and painful. Is it breast cancer?
hi, i am 24 year old,and i married 6 months back, now i got boil on my nipple , it s red in color, and it s very painful, and it is spreading,i consult doctor she gave medicine, due to of medicine there is no pain but still the boil is like that only, color also va... | Hello, welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das Look, your description indicates presence of acute inflammation. It is not a cancer. You should finish the medicine and after that consult with your treating Doctor. Regards. | |
Should I be worried about a painful and sensitive skin after a fracture?
Hi. I fractured my wrist on Sept 10 in two areas on my right hand. My hand continues to be painful and it hurts to touch my skin. I have looked up as much information on what to expect and a wondering if this is normal. I wondering if I am havi... | Hello,The pinched nerve can cause a sensitive skin. I suggest using an anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. If the sensitivity continue,I suggest to consult a neurologist for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. D... | |
Diagonised with PTB with +20mm result from Mantoux test
Hello good morning doctors, i would like to ask for a patient who has diagnosed PTB with +20mm result of Mantoux Test. Can you diagnose immediately a patient with PTB though the doctors didn't ask for Sputum Smear and Chest X-ray? Please reply thank you | montoux is not a diagnostic test , it just tells that you are exposed to tuberculosis and in countries like India , Africa and most of the developing countries almost 70-90 percent of ppl are exposed to TB and almost all medical professionals are also exposed to TB , that means everybody lol have a montoux positive in ... | |
Suggest remedy for vomiting and diarrhea after taking topirimate for epilepsy
Hi, I have been prescribed topirimate (think it is spelt right) for epilepsy. I started them on Wednesday but today I have vomiting and diorreah. Will it be the tablets (as these are side effects of the medication) or a bug as the symptoms h... | Hello, Topiramate is an anticonvulsant prescribed for preventing epileptic seizures and migraine headaches. Common side effects of topiramate are diarrhea and vomiting but do not stop using Topiramate without first talking to your doctor because the risk of seizures may increase. Until you take an appointment with you... | |
What causes pain around liver when suffering from liver hemangioma?
Hello, my name is Luiza an I m 46 years old. In March-April, I was diagnosed with liver hemangioma. I never had problems or pain, it was discovered during other investigation. Recently I had a hepatitis B vaccin booster for work. I m working long hour... | hi.what's the size of your liver lesion (hemangioma)? usually, when a liver lesion reaches more than or equal to 5cm, it produces symptoms such as abdominal pain.. this pain is usually dull, intermittent, epigastric to right upper quadrant of the abdomen in location, occasionally with radiation to the back, flanks and ... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent sharp pain in lower back and hips
I am a 37yr old female with no relevant medical history. I pulled a bed rail up and felt a very sharp pain in my lower back. I ve had this pain for over a year and have since experienced referred pain in my hips. I take naproxen and cocodamol regularly... | hithank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised along with MRI of lumbar spine.As your symptoms guides towards the pinched nerve in the lumbar spine due to disc pathology, it could be anything like - protrusion, herniation, prolapse etc.The best treatment for disc pathology... | |
Does medications for anxiety and back pain cause behavioral changes?
currently taking the following medications:Anxiety:lexapro 20mg mane dailyXanax or Diazapam PRNBack pain due to torn, slipped disk and compressed nerve endings:lyrica 75mg nocte dailyPanadine forte PRN (1)Osteo Panadol PRN (1)Neurofin PRN (1 or 2)(us... | Hi yes the anxiety medicines defnitely causes ur behaviour changes .anxiety medicines can be cause for hypertension which inturn causes behaviour changes.the stress associated with u also aggtevates the behavioural changes.I do not think the medicines used for back pain causes the behavioural changes but the cross reac... | |
How can diarrhea and appetite loss in an infant be treated?
Hi Dr. My baby is 1.6 ye old and having fever ,loose motions and vomitting. After taking milk in morning twice, she passed the motions very loose at least 3-4time till afternoon. I am giving crocin and emeset for vomitting. Please suggest medicine for loose m... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For loose motions please give Imodium syrup every eight hours and make sure she is adequately hydrated to compensate for the fluids lost in diarrhea and vomiting. As for the foods allowed she should eat balanced diet containi... | |
What causes tightness in the back?
today i was sitting down and swinging my leg and a sharp pain went through my right side of my lower stomach. i leaned to the left then right the foward and back and the sharp pain did it every time.when i stood up and there was a tightness in my right side of my back.the pain hurt f... | Dear-thanks for using our system and I understand your concern . Back pain is a very common complaint and it limits our movement and capacity to perform our daily activities. Your pain most likely is secondary to a muscle spasm because it came with any trauma. It looks that you have a pinch nerve with is giving the rad... | |
Suggest alternative medicine to enhance growth hormone levels
Hello, my child is 3 and a half years old (girl child) and her height and weight has been below the 3rd percentile on growth charts. SHE SEEMS TO HAVE LOW GROWTH HORMONE. Is there medicine in ayurveda as an alternative to Human Growth Hormone injections, to... | Hai,As your baby is 3 and half year old no need to worry about at this age.Kindly rule out with proper investigation any abnormalities like thyroid problem,or any hormonal deficinecy if you didnt have any abnormalitieshealthy foods like almond,nuts,diary product,arrow root,fruits and vegetables will help in healthy ... | |
Why am I having body pain?
i am 32 years old and having severe body pains from the past 1 month. i have a history of knee pain due to injury but lately i feel strange pains in different parts of my body which is not just bones..m unable to get a correct diagnosis of my problem. please suggest | please do some blood test of complete blood count , sugar, and uric acid and thyroid profile. is there any history of morning stiffness or similar illness I family please let me know | |
Can Nestle Pre Nan formula be given to 1.5-month-old infant?
Hi, My twin baby girls are 1.5 months old (36 weeks PRMI delivery). Current approx weight is 2.7 & 3.00 KG. we are giving them "Nestle PRE NAN" to them as per doctors advice. how long do we need to continue this or should we need to change. Regards,Shailesh | Mother's milk is always best for baby. However if it is not possible formulas can be usedPRE-NAN can be used for feeding the rapidly growing infant of low birth weight until he achieves a weight of 5 kilograms. You should strictly follow the proportion and quantity of PRE-NAN powder and water during preparation of feed... | |
Q. I take Fluvoxamine for OCD and do not get sleep with scary visions. Please help.
Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with OCD. My doctor also briefly talked to me about schizotypal personality disorder. I am currently taking Fluvoxamine 200 mg at night, Risperidone 2 mg at night, and Modafinil 100 mg in the morning... | Hello. What you are experiencing is called hypnogogic hallucinations which occur normally when sleeping sometimes, but in your case, it is due to the Modafinil. It is known to interfere with sleep and also cause hallucinations. Also, the metabolism will be slowed by Fluvoxamine and it lasts longer. You should not take ... | |
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
My Father in Law is 82 years old he had high blood pressure when we visited the dr. a week ago 190 over something. anyway he gave him medication and yesterday went for a heart stress test, the blood pressure has not gone down. They did not say anything yesterday as it ... | Hi you should take him back to the cadiologist and blood pressure should be taken manually three times at a interval of 10minutes , an average of 3 readings should be considered as his blood pressureand please do write your question clearly, I check mind to be sure the monitor was working and I was 122 over 72, i cant... | |
What could cause pain in left hand?
I am aged 64 , a male , having done angioplasty in 2005 may. Now having a weight of 68kg ,heiht 168cm. I am continuing the tablets Ecospirin 150, Deplat 75 afterlunch, and storvas 20 in the night.Now the LDL cholestrol is 183mg/dl and triglycerides234mg/dl Now i feel slight pain i... | Dear Sir,Try to see if the pain gets worse on movements or on palpitation. If it gets worse, then nothing to be worries, it is not a heart issue, something related to joint or muscle. If there is no difference and your pain and it is like the pain you had before angioplasty then it is better to refer to a doctor and pe... | |
Q. I hit my elbow and now have swelling and pain. How to make it better?
Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, female. I hit my elbow at work the night before last, and it hurts to straighten my arm. I can do it, but it is painful. And randomly, I suddenly have shooting pain in my arm. It is swollen, and there is a small l... | Hello. From your history, it looks like a blunt injury with a hematoma at the site of injury. I suggest getting an X-ray of the elbow to rule out a fresh fracture. If there is no fracture, then use an arm pouch and keep the elbow at 90 degrees flexion in the arm pouch for three weeks. I also suggest taking Chymoral for... | |
What are the symptoms of cancer?
Hi, my father died of bladder cancer at the age of 65. I am a 54 yr old male, smoking for 44 years, i have a partially collapsed bladder, cyst on liver and thickening of stomach wall around umbellicus 14mm by 19 mm grown from 8mm in 6 months. Can this be a sign of cancer? If so, wha... | Your gall bladder snd liver doesn't show any sign of cancer. Your thickening of stomach wall may be due to many reasons if definite lump is thete then you should go for examination snd if needed go for fnac or biopsy. Symptoms of cancer are low grade fever, weight loss, weaknesses and depend on site of cancer. May pr... | |
How to treat pelvic infection?
I was diagnosed with a pelvic infection last week. I was taking flagyl but i thought it was making my stomach hurt so I was switched to a gel that starts with and M. I have to insert it with an applicator. But come to find out the stomach pain was cramps and i started my period early. I ... | Hello and welcomeThanks for your queryContinue your vaginal insert medicine as prescribed by your doctor for Pelvic inflammation. Since this time you had heavy menses you are passing clots even after 3 days of cycle. It generally happens after a heavy cycle. There is nothing much to worry about as the uterine arterio... | |
Infant with rash around his left eye, cheekbone area. What it could be?
Hi, my son is 19 months old and he s woken up with some kind of rash around his left eye, on his cheekbone area. He hasn t had any different foods, and I haven t used any different powders to wash things in, so I don t think it s an allergy to any... | children thermostat is not developed till 24 months variation of temperature leads to it avoid using mustard coconut walnut groundnut and soya oil use petroleum jelly keep room temperature between 25 drgree to 40 degree can apply calamine lotion over effected portion daily if more rash can use mometasone ointment all t... | |
Suggest treatment for skin hives in a child
My 7 yr old daughter has been getting what appears to be hives over the last 6 weeks. They pop out randomly on any and every part of her body. They are itchy and she scratches them and they get bigger. Every once in a while she complains of a headache as well.q | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to know more about her as follows:a. Are hives related to any particular food or drug?b. Does she have any respiratory allergies like allergic rhinitis, asthma, etc?c. Does she have any digestion related complaints like repeated dia... | |
What causes the dentures to block salivary glands?
I am a 49 year old female, went to ER because dentures were blocking salivary glands and thought it was allergic reactions when glands were swelling, during radioactive scan found thyroid mass with some calcification scheduled thyroid surgery, the night before pre-op ... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I think this could be due to allergic reaction with denture material, also get your denture checked by a Prosthodontist to see if there is any excess material causing irritation to the gland opening, take multivitamin suplements, at home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash... | |
Will bladder cancer be cured without surgery?
hello....I have a friend with bladder cancer and refused to let a doctor(S) do any type of surgery he has a license to grow medical weed - he states he is very tired and has friends coming over to his house whon serve as care takers. and still refuses to go to the hospital... | HiBladder cancer if detected at an early stage can be cured by surgery.Surgery followed by chemotherapy is a good option.RegardsDr de | |
How can fever with a barking cough be treated?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 2 year old son just started getting cold symptoms yesterday and has had a fever of 100 -103. Tylenol and Ibuprofen has not taken care of it. He is still very warm and has a barking cough. W... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First, you should give your child a healthy diet, plenty of water to help increase her immunity. A warm shower will help the temperature to decrease and wet clothes. About the cough try aerosol with NaCl. Combination of Tyleno... | |
What causes a high pulse rate with dizziness, breathlessness and syncope?
I am a 29 yr old female. I am having health issues at the moment and schedualed for surgery in 3 days to remove my appendix and right ovary.my concern is my pulse. It has been running between 129 & 180 bpm while laying down. Is this normal and w... | Hi,This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done ... | |
Can Zyrtec causes allergic reaction like heartburn and sweats at night?
My husband had an allergic reaction (swollen tongue and throat) to antibotics that he had been on for several weeks due to a minor foot surgery. He received a steroid shot and was prescribed benedryl and Zyrtec for ten days. Two days later he was ... | Hi, Based on the history you have shared, usually, the zyrtec doesn't cause allergic reaction rather it's used to treat one. The tightness can be due to the previous allergic reaction which might have lingered on despite treatment and may need to be reviewed for any signs of angioedema or signs of anaphylaxis leading t... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
Is a sudden episode of memory loss indicative of Alzheimer’s disease?
yes, thank you so much I am quite scared and alarmed. I went to local store for a couple of items and on the way home I could not figure out where I was, it was familiar places??? I am 53 years old the only medications I take are prozac which I have... | Hi, Your experience is certainly capable of causing concern in anyone by its description. However, it cannot be taken as a diagnostic piece of evidence in order to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. However, it the symptoms have occurred in the context of other situations and you have perhaps just been ignoring them until n... | |
Q. My physique is not improving even after taking sufficient intake. Please help.
Hello doctor, I am looking very thin by body, face, etc. My physique is not getting improved even after taking sufficient and proper meals, fruits, milk, egg, etc. Please suggest. | Hello. First I want to know whats your height before determining whether your weight is less or normal. Also how old are you? Many people up to the age of 25-26 will not gain weight and look slim and later they start gaining weight without doing anything. The simple principle of weight gain is you have to consume more ... | |
How to manage depression and insomnia?
I was OK for few weeks -- dropping weight, sport etc. Previously I couldn t sleep well. Now the insomnia is back. The only event in between the 2 states -- gastroenteritis, probably viral. But there are no signs of lack of B12. Well, also some troubles, but probably exaggerates b... | Hi and thanks for question. if u have severe depressive symptoms with suicidal ideation than u have to start treatment for that. I will suggest u to start tab desvenlafaxine with Clonazepam both at night. take for 15 days and if better than continue for next 6month. if not improved than consult psychiatrist near by u.t... | |
What causes blood in semen?
Hii Sir..i have a problem when i had intercourse with my wife after dat when my wife went for pee she saw some blood drops coming out with my semen i could'nt get is the problem with her or with me is dis a serious health problem wat shuld i do now..please help me am totally disturbed is di... | Hi, No need to worry next time have sex with a condom so will know for sure. If it's your blood will be inside condom then we can think of the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Is severe body pain related to Microvascular disease of the brain?
I am a 73 year old female. I have been diagnosed by a Neurologist as having a moderate amount of micro vascular disease of the brain. Some current symptoms include dizziness, stumbling, falling, and very poor memory, especially short term. But, the thi... | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to sciatic nerve, which is a possible pinched nerve, originating in the lumbar region. There is no connection between this issue and the microvascular disease of the brain. It could be caused by a bulging interverteb... | |
What causes watery green mucous stool in the baby?
Hello my baby is 8 months and was 5 weeks premature. She hasn't had any issues or pain but for the past 2 weeks she has had watery green mucusy poop she is mauy breast fed but is also eating ceres and a few fruits and vegetables here and there. What do I do about her ... | Hi,Welcome to the HCMDuring infancy, you may observe different shades of poops and variable frequencies. There's a wide variety of normal pooping behavior among babies: Some poop after every meal and some only once or twice a week. What's most important is that your baby's poop is coming out reasonably soft. Once you s... | |
How can a lump in the armpit be treated?
I have a lump in my arm pit. I just noticed it tonite but it’s about 3-4 cm so I’m guessing it’s been growing for awhile. I had surgery on my rotator cuff about a month ago. My fiancé said it doesn’t look like an ingrown hair. What could it be? | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This lump in armpit can be a lipoma , sebaceous cyst , axillary lymph node or boil .* Treatment depends upon the clinical confirmation of the diagnosis .Hope this clears your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .W... | |
Is my urine foul smelling due to cancer causing HPV?
I was diagnosed with the cancer causing form of hpv which they are currently doing nothing to treat because it is in the minor stages. My question is that my urine has a very foul smell to it and I was wondering if there is anything I can take or anything I can do | The foul urinary smell points towards an infection in the urinary system. Get a urine routine and microscopy done and if it shows infection then get a urine culture done with antibiotic sensitivity. This will guide you to what antibiotics you will need to take. Meanwhile drink plenty of water and keep the area clean. A... | |
What causes itchy reddish ears and cheeks?
At night my son, 10yr old gets one or both ears and sometimes his cheeks red, hot and itchy. Mostly it is at night but sometimes during the day as well. He has also been complaining of stomach ache due to gas, if it is at all related to this. Please help explain the red and h... | Hi,from history it seems that he might be having some allergy, either internal or external giving this problem.There might be possibility of having worm infestation giving rise this allergic manifestation over ears and cheek and having stomach ache.Give him one course of anti-worm medicine like Albenmdazole.Give Cetriz... | |
Got dry patch with small bumps at the back of the tongue with no pain, just a metal like taste. Have been smoking for 4 years. Is it oral cancer?
I have a dry weird patch on the very back of my tongue with small bumps starting to go down my tongue into my throat. It doesn't hurt, just annoying. I can feel it on my uvu... | HI, THANX FOR YOUR QUERY. NOTHING TO WORRY, SMOKING CAUSES DISCOLOURATION OF PAPILLA ON TONGUE AND EVEN PALATE. MAINTAINANCE OF PROPER ORAL HYGIENE , CESSATION OF SMOKING GRADUALLY , HAVING WELL BALANCED DIET ARE MORE IMPORTANT. NICORETTE CHEWABLE TABLETS ARE HELPFUL IN SMOKE CESSATION. HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL. | |
What causes allergic reactions to Ponstan?
hallo my name is anne, i gave my 3 year old ponstan suspension & he reacted to it i.e. he had big rashes all over the body with more concentration on the elbow, palm of his hand & feet & his bum funny enough the tip of the rashes were all black in colour so i had too disconti... | Hi, ponstan is a commonly used drug for fever, some children has allergies to particular drugs like some people have allergy to dust. You should maintain a record of drugs from whom your child is allergic and whenever you go to the doctor you should carry this drug list with you so that the doctor should not prescribe ... | |
How to treat elevated level of triglycerides?
Hi there, I just don't know if I start using "LIPANTHYL 200M" which my doctor subscrib for me, because my TRIGLYCERIDES is very high 8.9 g/L and I understand that I must used for live!, could you please advise of what to do. Thanks and Regards, AR | Hi thanks for contacting HCM..Noted you have elevated triglyceride level.Here the drug you are mentioned is fenofibrate ...You can take it...But rosuvastatin like statin drug also useful....Better to use it first....Here you have to change your dietary habits also.....So for that take low fat diet...Avoid trans fat d... | |
Suggest treatment for gallstones
hi i went to the doctor and they found out i have a gallstone that is more than unpassable! they told me that i need to have it removed but the hospital is dening me the surgury til i can pay for it up front..is there anyway to get around this other than waiting for the pain to come ba... | Hi thanks for contacting health care magic.....If gall stone symptomatic and leading complication then has to be removed.....If repeated attack of cholecystitis by stone then also needs removal.....If you are asymptomatic with no complication then clinical watch up can be done...But if stone large and multiple less cha... | |
Does masturbation lead to hair fall?
Till Age20 I had not much hairfall... But after I started mastrubating twice or thrice a week, After 1 year, I got baldness in the front part of the head. Is that because of mastrubation or any other reason for huge hairfall... This huge loss is in the span of just 1 year. I am ter... | Hello, I have gone through your query and your hair loss is not associated with masturbation. It could be hormonal, hereditary or stress related. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
Suggest treatment for fever and swollen lymph nodes
patient has a mild fever from last few months and have some lymph nodes larger size is 21/9mm and she lost her 5kg weight and her platelets count is just 60000.she feel so much weaknes sand not able to move somewhere. so what I can do in this situation. | HI Thanks for posting your query . It seems like she is suffering from some chronic illness . It could be Tuberculosis , Typhoid , Brucellosis , Tularemia and other infections . Before advising any investigations for above mentioned conditions I need to know what tests has been done till now for her . Kindly u... | |
Suggest remedy for degenerative disc disease
Hi, my MRI report is saying degenerative disc disease. Thecal sac indentation and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing at C5-6 level due to mild posterior and posterolateral partial annular tear with osteophytosis at the same level. please suggest treatments. Thanks so much | Hello, The treatment plan goes this way. First, note down the pain levels using the VAS (visual analog pain scale) where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain. Post this use cervical soft collar to stabilize the cervical spine and do hot water fermentation to reduce the muscle inflammation. Once the pain level drops betw... | |
Can i take medicine for swelling on cheek?
Hi, I can't get into my dentist for a few days. I was prescribed Nitrofurantoin for a urinary track infection. Can I use that for now. My face has a golf ball coming out of my cheek! I have heard that a dentist is going to tell me to take anitbiotics before they can do anythi... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, This can be due to allergic reaction, i would suggest you to stop the medication consult to the nearby Dentist and get the checkup done.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.For pain relief take tab brufen BD for 5 days.Hope you find this as helpful,Regards... | |
Q. I have chest pain, cough and arm pain. What is the available alternate for Aspirin?
Hello doctor, I am having chest pain, bad cough and feeling uneasy with pain in arms for a long. I do not have Aspirin at home. What can be an easily available alternative at this time? | Hello. It is better to take care of this cough because coughing for a long time in highly polluted cities may cause pneumonia or tuberculosis. So I suggest the following medications: Tablet Hicet (Cetirizine) 0-0-1, Azee 500 (Azithromycin) 1-0-0, Combiflam 1-0-1, syrup Tusq X (if productive cough) 10ml-10ml-10ml or syr... | |
Suggest treatment for hard lump in the testicles with pain
About two months ago, I started feeling an ache off-and-on in my left testicle. Recently, I noticed a sphere shaped, marble-sized mass. It's about as hard as my testicle.This mass is a perfect sphere, not elongated. The mass is not connected to my testicle ... | Hi! thanks for writing to us sharing your health concerns!After going through the details of the testicular lump which followed off-and-on pain, marble-sized, perfectly spherical, hard and possibly attached to the epididymis not the testicle, I would like to suggest following possibilities according to my experience of... | |
Frequent dull spasmic upper middle stomach pain. Constipation, indigestion, bloating. Reports normal. Permanent solution?
Hi Dr. I have been suffering from dull spasmic upper middle stomach pain episodes of continuous pain of 5-6 hrs from last 5 yrs. These pain episodes are unpredictable but very recently i am having ... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You are having pain in upper middle of the abdomen, since 5 years, comes 5 or 6 times in a month. No relief with any doctor or any medicines. Stomach movements are mainly influenced by the vagus nerve. It has effects of anxiety, tensions over it. S... | |
Q. What medicines can cure burning sensation in penis?
Hello doctor, I suffer from nocturia. I have had two TURPs done about eight years ago with not much success. Anticholinergic drugs do not work Of recent I was going to urinate about nine times at night with an urge to urinate but little urine coming out. I have be... | Hello. How is your nocturia now? Have you had bladder diary maintained for nocturia? What is your bladder capacity on ultrasound? Burning sensation appears because of minor trauma during cystoscopy. It will take some weeks to heal. I suggest you take syrup Cital (alkaliser) 10 mL in a glass of water three times a day. ... | |
Does getting hit in the temple area needs emergency care?
My ironing board hit me between my eyebrow and temple (The foot of the ironing board) pretty hard on Monday morning. My whole eyelid is black. I've had a horrible headache since. Tylenol does not help. My vision is blurred in that eye. I went to my eye doc... | Hi, thanks for using HCM.Trauma in temple region can affect surrounding structures. it's very close to brain. With history of headache, you better to consult doctor in ER and get tested. Regards | |
How can jaw and ear pain with numbness be treated?
On July 21 I had a tooth removed #31 in which they had to shave the jaw bone down. I have had severe pain ever since. I went back to them they refered me to an oral surgeon. They cleaned out the wound and packed it. But I still have swelling in my jaw and my right ear... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take an IOPA radiograph of the region, there could e a chence of any broken root particle left in the socket causing infection, if present it could be easily removed by the Oral Surgeon, at home take tab almoxiclav and tab aceclofenac serratiopeptidase BD , tab... | |
Suggest treatment for flu
My son has the flu... 102 ish temperature off and on throughout the day. A half hour ago, he started sweating, but felt very cold to the touch. I took his temperature and it was 96.6 ...not the most accurate thermometer, but none the less, that seems very low...? | Hi..thanks for writing to us.i have gone through your query and completely understand your concern. Flu or influenza is a viral infection caused most commonly by influenza virus. children below the age group of five and adults above 65 years are more prone to this infection especially in winter. there are many types of... | |
What is the treatment for lumps in the arm?
hi iv reasonaly had ovarian cancer 2010..and now the last 2 weeks iv got lumps in crease of my 2 arms and i know there there not just to feel but painful to..iv also have lots of paain behind my knees ..i worried what do you think i should do..what do you think it is/? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor or cyst. However possibility of metastatic skin nodule from your previous cancer can not ruled out. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact idea regarding cause. Then you should take tr... | |
What could cause bad breath?
Sometime after I eat, i get food that either sticks on a pocket between the last teeth and the jaw. And now it have food pebbles thatseem to be stuck on the back of my tonge where I can not reach it. In both instances I get bad breath until the small chuncks are removed (over a period of t... | Hello!Welcome to HCM.Food lodging between teeth is more common in periodontal problems and wide contacts.You can use a soft inter-dental brush available in colgate or any brand.You can get it in a local pharmacy.Use it between teeth in and out in all the front and back tooth.You do not need to apply any tooth paste on ... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Suggest medication to treat poison ivy
What s the best products to use on poison ivy? Ive used calamine lotion, Benadryl, oatmeal baths, and rubbed bleach on the rashes. The bumps are spreading. My daughter is also going threw the same thing, hers is scattered threw out her body. She was put on steroids to help it, si... | HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. In case of such severe allergic reaction you and your daughter both need a short course of steroids. Initially steroid and anti histamine shots also will be needed. It will gradually decrease the severity and completely resolve within 5 days. If there is any di... | |
Suggest treatment for fever , sore throat , nausea and cough
I began a sore throat last thursday, followed with fever 102.3, chills, nausea, weakness, sinus green drainage, cough-tight burning, I still have most symptoms today 1-7-15. I have never been sick in my life and this is the first time for me, I know it is ma... | Thanks for your query at HCM.It looks like seasonal flu. You can take acetaminophen to relieve fever, cough syrup, nasal decongestant, gargle with chlorhexidine. Monitor your fever. Seek physician help if deteriorattion of symptoms.Take care. | |
Is ear infection causing BP changes?
my son who 25+ is a patient of hypertention but he is taking medicine and blood pressure is now 84/120 .today when he woke up he was feeling terribly diaay he met a doctor who said it is due to spondylitis gave him medicine but he has no stiffness or pain in neck ,whole day he is s... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf there is no pain or stiffness in the neck then it is less likely that the dizziness is related to his spine.It may be related to his blood pressure if it is lower than is norm at 120/84 though this pressure is ok.He may have an unrelated infection which can also cause him to feel... | |
What is the solution for pain below rib cage?
Hi,Iv been having a stitch like pain in the upper part of the stomach just below the rib cage on the right hand side for a few days now,I believe its something to do with the fact that I have been exercising 4 days a week boxing training,Iv been doing that for about a mont... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sir or madam, if you had exercised too much without warm up for few days then usually muscle spasms are common. You need to start yourself with light exercises first and then intensify it. For now you can use Baclofen which i... | |
Suggest treatment for cough and breathing problem
Finding it hard to breathe in the mornings & throughout the night. I wake up with a horrible cough that goes on forever until I cough up mucus. This has been going on for 3 weeks now. There is pain throughout my body, mostly the chest area and I find my throat feels bl... | Hi welcome to health care magic....According to history following can be possibilities .....1.Upper respiratory tract infection.2.Bronchitis (viral or allergic or bacterial )3.Lung parenchyma infection...The bronchitis seems most likely here ..Your auscultation with stethoscope needed and accordingly investgated with c... | |
Q. There are thick lumpy nodes and white discharge from foreskin. Kindly help.
Hello doctor, I was treated with Fluconazole 400 mg once daily and applied Sertaconazole twice daily for 10 days but thick lumpy nodes show in the foreskin and also a thick white discharge under the foreskin.This area also deep shown. Pleas... | Hi. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for five days, tablet Cefixime 400 mg single dose. Apply the Fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily. Continue for five days and revert. For mor... | |
Suggest treatment for ankle damage other than surgery
I recently had three MRI S to my left ankle. They show a small tear to the deltoid ligament. My doctor has suggested surgery to repair the damage. I am a distance runner and was wondering if there was other treatment I should do before going through the surgery. Th... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence.Till time you can continue use of ankle supportive splint or brace.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.If there is complete ligament tear on then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done.Hope this answers your q... | |
Q. I am getting some tissues while vomiting. Why?
Hello doctor, I am suffering from vomiting, and when the vomit came out, with vomit some tissue also came out from my mouth. And now, I am feeling something held into my throat. Please help. | Hello. If you are suffering from vomiting for a long time, you should do some examinations and consult a gastroenterologist. A fibrogastroscopy (endoscopy of your upper gastrointestinal tract), is needed to determine the pathology. If you have had a history of intermittent stomach pain or ulcers or if you have bleeding... | |
What does a normal testosterone and LH level but high FSH indicate?
normal testostorone and LH but high FSH Started By: salmanqureshi24, Other, 1:41PM Jan 17, 2014Dear i have to ask one question, if you know plz reply.if some one( male) have normal testosterone level i.e; 6.15 ng/ml and LH is 1.33 mlu/ml , and FSH... | The problem is more likely to be in the sperm producing part of testes. I hope a semen analysis has been done, but this report is generally suggestive of severe problem in male gamete production with a normal pituitary -testis axis. | |
Period is irregular. Had protected sex. Could fingering with dry semen cause pregnancy?
Well, i lost my virginity 3 days ago, and ive been very paranoid. My period is irregular so, i cant exactly dwell on when itll come or if its late, but when we had sex, he had a condom and pulled out. Would it be possible for him t... | hello,Condom and pull out method has also failure rate for some percentage if you did sex on fertile days. On fingering with dry semen, chance of being pregnant is quite less & rare.Little spotting may be occurred due to hormonal imbalance and it is quite normal. You would wait for next coming normal period and if it i... | |
What causes persistent cough?
Hi, I have cough since 2 weeks, I took avil tablet for 3 days ,half tablet at a time and stopped. The cough has reduced after that but 2 days again the cough has started and then I took half tablet avil and it got controlled a bit. I don't have any mucous or yellow color sputum. 4 weeks ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having dry coughing since 2 weeks. This is commonly seen with 1. Lung infection like tuberculosis of pneumonia 2. Bronchitis 3. Allergic cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory syst... | |
Can I become pregnant with negative pregnancy test?
hi, i got a missed period this month. it is 38th day now. Last cycle, i had a chemical pregnancy. i am having vomiting tendency these days. just tendency only, never vomited yet. i took a home pregnancy test yesterday. Result was negative. am i pregnant? | Hi, I think you should wait for your periods for one more week. If still periods don't come, do a urine pregnancy test. If negative, then you can take some medicines for inducing periods. If positive consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
What is the cure for the sore lump at the base of the middle finger?
I have a lump at the base of my middle finger. Its sore when I move my finger and hurts to push on it. I have an appointment to see a Surgeon on the 28th of this month for other lumps on my body but non of them are as hard as this one. Should I try... | Hello!Thank you for the query.If the pain is only in the bump area, and no swelling, redness of surrounding tissues, no need to visit a doctor earlier.Such bum is most likely a ganglion. Its a kind of cyst filled with gelatinous fluid. This fluid comes from the joint as ganglion is kind of joint herniation. It does not... | |
Suggest treatment for systemic hypertension
Sir, My mother is 76 years old and in the month of march'12 due to Systemic hypertension, Intermittent AF, Sick sinus syndrome and PPI(DDD) on 15.03.12 now she is having weekness and having problem in day to day own work. Kindly advise suitable action. | hello,Thanks for using HCM.I have gone through your query.I would like to know what is current blood pressure of your mother.Her Blood pressure should remain below 150/90 at her age.She may be managed with calcium channel blocker like amlodipine .since she already has PPI ,her rate would be preadjusted and under contro... | |
Stomach bloating, pain, kidney cyst, pleural effusion in lung. Help
I have been sick since the beginning of May. I started Puva chemo treatment for CTCL a form of Non- Hodgkin s Lymphoma , only made it through 2 weeks before becoming very sick with bronchitis and a bladder infection . CTCL is basically a cancer of the... | Hello Cindylanger,Thank you for posting your query through Healthcare magic. As per your query, You have CTCL, Bronchitis, Cystitis, UTI, Stomach bloating, stomach pain, Pleural effusion, Cyst in kidney, Endometrial thickening, Some undignosed gynaecological complaint, Sudden and severe pain that wakes you up in the mi... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
How dangerous a blood clot on brain cam be?
Can you please tell me how serious or dangerous can blood clot in brain be?My uncle is a heart patient. He had undergone open heart surgery about 15years ago. And few days back, he had cataract operation. ! week before the operation, doctors changed some of his medicines. Op... | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Blood clot in brain can be a serious condition, it may result in heavy damage of health and function, even in some cases death. Before surgery were stopped antiagregant drugs ( anti clot drugs) to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. The clot has its origin ... |
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