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What is the painful lump on my back with nerve pain in the hip?
have a movable non painfull lump between back and hip,am consequently under investigation for severe nerve pain in centre of hib and progressing down left leg could this lump be contributary to these symptomss. i have previously had squamouse cell cancer ... | This lump can be a Lipoma but I am not sure about it. It can be confirmed by FNAC or Biopsy. I do not think that it can cause nerve pinching. So these two are different disease. I would suggest you to meet a orthopaedic surgeon. He will examine you and then confirm the diagnosis. | |
What causes lack of facial hair in a 36 year old?
hi doc am 36yrs and weight 63kgs.there seems to be no hair growing on small portion of my face where i shave.it was very small but its been four months now that its quite big and the texture is very smoth in that portion.please can u suggest any treatment.thank you | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should visit a dermatologist. It can be due to fungal infection or alopecia areata or can be genetic. If its itchy and growing bigger day by day it seems more of a fungal infection. Applying anti-fungal ointment will help... | |
Lower abdominal pain, dizziness, sweaty episodes, kidney infection. Had blood taken out. Is that normal?
hi, iv been suffering for weeks not with a left sided lower abdominal pain that radiates round my back. I get sweaty episodes where i feel really faint and dizzy like passing out. and just feel tired and have no en... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. you are suffering with left lower abdominal pain, radiating to back. Feeling dizzy, sweating, tired, no energy, have been treated for kidney infection. Pain in the left lower abdomen, may be due to urine infection, stones in the urinary tract, some ... | |
What causes grey pale stool?
8 month sonJust today at 3 my boy has had a grey pale stool or poop. As time went we put him to sleep with his bottle and when he woke up i sat hin up and he started vomiting all his formula up and even through his nasals. It was not and ordinary bloated vomit. Then again he started vomit... | Might be just simple food intorence ....Don make him sleep with bottle in mouth...it may cause infection in stomach/intestine...continue feeding and if vomiting persists antiemetic... Give as much as fluid for him to drink meanwhile.. | |
Suggest treatment for lump on the side of breasts
sir,i have lumb in both side of my breast. i'"m 35yrs,my son is 8yrs running.i could not be able to feed to my child betterly domination of my inlaws.i have done 4 times sography acc.to dr.and this time i did memography too. but there is no any problem.but i could not ... | hi.do you have a history of breast cancer in your family? what is your BIRADS category in your latest sonography? and when was your latest sonography?baseline monitoring for breast cancer (screening ultrasonography and mammography) starts at 35 y/o.. depending on the results, monitoring could be done, every 3-6 months ... | |
Chronic pain in lower right jaw. Experiencing inflammation and soreness. Had double jaw surgery. Removed metals due to infections. Suggest
I had double jaw surgery last year in dec 2011. Within three months of the surgery, I had to have two subsequent surgeries to remove all titanium metal due to infection and compli... | Hello. you probably had a jaw surgery for correction of your jaw defect. The surgery is known as Orthognathic surgery. Usually in some patients the titanium plates get infected and it has to be removed in later surgeries. Now there are resorbable plates which resorb away. You should get an OPG x ray taken to determine ... | |
Need treatment for infertility
haii doctors iam marrage all most 3year i have no baby .i have total count 20% and verecosil porblam also now opration finsh for the verecosil and iam takeing this tablet .ubi Q 100 and ubicar and siphene -M plese give me replay | HAI WELCOME TO HCM YOU CAN CONCEIVE WITH GOOD MORPHOLOGY OF SPERM.OVULATION INDUCTION WITH IUI WILL INCREASE THE SUCCESS.try it for 6 months. invitrofertilisation is good option if you dont conceive with this iui. | |
Suggest treatment for fatigue and random joints pain all over the body
I am 46 years old femaIe, I woke up with bilateral knee & ankle joint pain in Feb 2016 pain occurred overnight). All my labs have been within normal limits. Pain improved but did not go away after high dose prednisone taper in March 2016. Since the... | Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest to do some examinations to confirm the diagnosis. I recommend doing rheumatoid factor level, ESR level and a complete blood count. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also recomme... | |
Suggest treatment for a positive mantoux test
hi doc one of my friend his name is sunil age 30 years delhi. last 2 year he is suffring from choroidites problem and he is taken visolone medicine touber clouses report is negative but mentoux is positive i would like to know you any other treatment,food diet, to recover ... | A positive Mantoux test needn't indicate the presence of Tuberculosis... It may indicate a prior exposure, an infection but not the disease ( hence the antibody in the body). It is not a criteria to begin any sort of treatment. | |
Fell on coccyx, injured back, have sacroiliitis, stiffness. What is going on?
Good afternoon, I have a question , I fell in my coxcis and then flat in my back. I have sacroiilitis and now for the past three month I have a pain and stiffnes in the back of my neck and heavyness in back of the head and pain in the middl... | hallo dear friend i hv studied your case use ring cushion for sitting,it will releave pressure on coccyxwith some medication [like eterocoxib 60 mg]local injection therapy will also work calcium suppliment with vit D take rest , , hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back take ... | |
What is the pain after eating?
hi i ve been experiencing pain approx. one hour after eating anything and everything. i feel hungry but it hurts to eat and i am extremely nauseous, but do not vomit or have diarrhea. the pain is 3 inches above my naval and on the right side. please help | Dear Friend.Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.This might be due to:1.Acid Peptic Disease with Gastric ulcer2.Cholelithiasis.I advise you following:1. UGI Endoscopy.2. USG Abdomen.3. A combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day.4. Soft, Bland diet.5. ... | |
What is the remedy for tooth pain when on enzoflam?
terrrible tooth pain after 2 months of RCT. does not subsite even after having 3 to 4 doses of enzoflam in a day. why it is so? there is not fracture as seen in x ray . dentist called to remove the cap now. but pain is terrible before i go to dentist. | Hello,Thanks for writing to us,I would like you to know that pain after root canal treatment needs attention of a dentist soon.It could be from reinfection or even from a fracture in the tooth. But as you mentioned here that x-ray does. Not show any signs of fracture so i assume your dentist will be the best who can in... | |
Have myasthenia gravis. Had IVIG one month ago. On Mestinon. Also added to diet. Developed severe skin rash. Reason?
I have myasthenia gravis and have been on Mestinon for over a year. Two weeks ago mestinon lon acting was added to my diet as the mestinon I was taking was not enought.I developed a severe rash so I sto... | Hello the severe rash may not be due to your drug as you are using since one year.i think it may be delayed hypersensitivity to the ivg u used one month back | |
What causes dried blood in ear?
my 14month has been really upset all morning, no temp and eating fine but have notied dried blood in his ear, could this just be an ear infection. Have experienced alot of ear infections with my daughter but have never saw blood in the ear before. Thanks | hi, bleed in ear could be due to acute suppurative otitis media. it is an infection of ear due to associated cold and cough. It should not be taken lightly. It can lead to many complications like seizure in child. Child should be examined by a ENT specialist doctor. Take care. | |
Suggest remedies for stomach bloating in a child
my six year old daughter has a big stomach she looks like shes pregnant. ive been watching her diet a year when she was diagnose with high cholesterol..shes growing and is slimming down but her stomach isnt...and she still wear diapers at night..what should i do | Hi,I understand your concern. But as you say that she has been losing weight it is a good sign. Please continue the exercise pattern along with restriction of high fat food and definitely she will get better and the tummy will get into shape.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Rega... | |
Any suggestion for wisdom tooth pain even after taking penicillin and ibuprofen?
I just went to the dentist for pain in my wisdom tooth due to it being broken and found out I have an infection. I just got penicillen and I've taken 2 within the 12 hours along with 2 ibuprofen. I still have pain and I cannot sleep due t... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Best treatment would be to get the wisdom tooth removed.Other than this i would suggest you to take tab augmentin along with aceclofenac serratiopeptidase combination.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Consult to your Dentist and plan for the removal.Take care! | |
What causes joint pain and lower back pain?
i am 53 yrs female patient,my G6PD, QUANTITATIVE,BLOOD =10.02U/g Hb ,HLA-B27 is negative , SGPT IS 39U/L, S.GO.T is 33U/L, C-Reactive protein: is 12.2 and Rheumatoid Factor is 10 IU/ml and apart from this my Haemoglobin is 13.9,R.B.C COUNT is 5.3, TOTAL W.B.C Count is12100, ... | For treatment of joint pain and lower back pain you can take some pain killer like biozobid-plus or osteonac-th only when the pain is worse enough or disturbing your daily work along with some calcium supplements like shalcal-d or toscal-gem once daily for joint pain. Take some multivitamin like metilda-af or neurobian... | |
Suggest treatment for occlusions of arteries
I have had a single bypass with serious occlusions of other arteries that could not be bypassed, trying to control with medication. Right ventricular with a stint is now completely occluded. What are the best treatment modalities can be used to dissolve the plague | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand you concern, and would like to explain that when judging the need for a new revcascularisation procedure, a comprehensive guide on decision making would be the recent clinical symptomatology (is there evidence of ischemic angina or its equivalents, etc), coupled with some ... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
Suggest treatment for tibia fracture in a 15 months old child
I have a 15 month old who fractured her tibia. the cast came off three days ago and she is still walking on the ball of her foot. when they put her cast on her foot was angled down. How long will it take for those tndons to loosen up so she can walk flat ... | HI your child needs cast which is immobile for atleast 6 weeks for the tibial fracture to heal.PLEASE SHOW TO ORTHOPAEDICIAN for proper cast.and dont encourage her to walk as it further aggravates the alignment. | |
Suggest medication for fever
I am asking in regards to a friend who has recently come down with flu like symptoms. fever from 99.1-101.2 with ibuprofen, body aches, respiratory (stuffy, runny, sneezing). Today, he took Dayquil and his temp has been 96.0-96.3 all day. This is very strange and I am concerned. | Hi, to answer your question about your friend, it is ok to take Dayquil for the cold & flu. His fever has also subsided and that is good, not strange. It is nothing to worry about, though I recommend that if the fever lasted more than 2 days, get a Physician to see you physically and evaluate if any blood tests need to... | |
Suggest treatment for burning and tingling sensation on face
hi i have taken a acne like rash on face and back about 3 to 4 weeks ago i put sudcrem on seems to be going away now but i have now devloped a burning and tingling sensestion on my face even tho my face has no marks on it feels like an allergy taking benedry... | Hi ,Welcome to healthcaremagic.comI have read your query in detail and can well understand your concern.Your symptoms could be due to photodermatitis.Skin allergy may be due to many things like chemicals, dyes, sunlight, insect bite, perfumes or may be idiopathic. Use a medicated gentle cleansing lotion on your skin. ... | |
What causes dark purple lump on stomach and underarm?
I have a dark purple lump on my stomach and underarm, have had them in the groin area before. I am getting severe headaches and random pains in my arm, leg, knees. I am extremely tired and suffering night sweats thought I was getting the flu but this has been going... | Hi, I would need to know your age and sex to analyze the problem.You should see your Physician whenever possible. You should get evaluated for possible connective tissue disorders and get relevant investigations done like ESR, CRP, Complete blood count, etc.It could be one of many things but it would be difficult to sa... | |
How to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
I have had gout for several years but have been able to control it pretty well with diet and some supplements. But lately my hand swelled up in a tight fist and through all kinds of x-rays and exams it seems as though I have rheumatoid arthritis. I haven t had a gout flareup for a mo... | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence.I can help you better if you post x ray reports and blood reports to me.You can take dose of methotrexate.I will advise dose 7.5mg weekly.You can start combination consulting your treating doctorNSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescri... | |
Severe abdominal pain. Sonography shows kidney stones. Can this be treated by oral medicines or laser treatment?
Hello…my son is 18 years old. Two days back he had sever abdominal pain which subsided in 10-15 minutes after taking pain killer. Following day as suggested by physician, he underwent sonography where kidne... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Yes, up to a stone of size of 10 mm can come out through urethra I have treated such type of cases. First of all be sure that kidneys are normal . Now go for conservative or oral treatment . Plenty of water & fluid will help. Lemon juice twice in day on empty stomach will... | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall with dandruff
Hi, I am Deepthy. I am having much dandruff and couldn't get ridoff from the sever hair fall.. Hair is falling frm the roots.. Please advise what can I do to get ridoff from the fall and keep maintaining my hair. Please advise the good diet which keeps me healthy aswell si... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.In dandruff Or Seborrheic Dermatitis, there is an overgrowth of yeast, Malassezia furfur. This yeast has been implicated in dandruff.Dandruff is a common cause of increased hair shedding. Controlling dandruff effectively would control excessive hair fall too.Various an... | |
Suggest treatment for throat infection during pregnancy
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hey I m scared because my throat has been bothering me for about a year I m pregnant 6 months but before then I had night sweats cold and flu symptoms 6 weeks after my boyfriend cheate... | Hallow Dear,Please get confirmed from the Obstetrician or an ENT surgeon whether you are having throat infection or this is a complication of the rash you had, probably due to viral infection. Bacterial throat infection will have to be treated by some antibiotics. However, during pregnancy, certain antibiotics like Tet... | |
How to treat constant hip pain?
My teen daughter has had hip pain for many months now. She was running x country at the time when it first started to bother her. She has cut back to not running at all over the last three months and still has pain. She has had two MRI, regular and one where they inject her hip to check... | Hii sir,Your daughter might have some bony pathology that is impinging at hip joint.She has to be evaluated in detail for the problem Kindly consult an orthopaedician he will guide you well.Thank you. | |
I can feel the heaviness of my body, please advice
Hi,doctor! Im Evelyn,44 years old,5 1 in height and weighing 56 kg. Two years ago,I was diagnosed of a left kidney cyst, 1.6cm..my doctor didn t prescribe any medicine for me because he said the cyst is benign, but I was advised to have urinalysis every 3 months and a... | Hello Evelyn; welcome to HealthcareMagic Your doctor did the right thing when he advised you to just keep a watch on urine analysis because most of the benign cyst settle on their own and only few require treatment in any form.As for the beiberi it is a disease which comes on as a effect of deficiency of Vitamin B1 and... | |
Suggest treatment for enlarged prostate
I am 58 years. As per U/s Report of date: Prostate is enlarged in size and echotexture measured approx 49x43x35mm, vol. 40cc Pre void volume 222cc. Post void residure: 25cc [ignificant]Impression: prostatomegalyPlease advise all about it.Thanks Satyavrat Kadyanemail: YYYY@... | HelloThanks for query .Based on the report of your ultrasound scan you have moderate enlargment of Prostate which is common at this age .The modality of treatment for Enlarged prostate is governed by following factors 1) Severity of obstructive symptoms 2) Urine flow per sec s determined by Uroflowmetry 3) Volume of po... | |
Acne condition. Prescribed azee 500, acne cured, recurring again. Permanent cure?
I m a boy, age 20, was suggested azee 500 by a skin doctor for my acne problem. he asked me to take 1 tablet early in the morning without eating anything. 1 tablet each for 3 days a week. it cured my acne problem for sometime. but again ... | Hello, Thanks for writing your query to us. As your doctor has told to take Azee ,kindly continue the same for few more days. Maintain good hygiene , keep your face clean. Cetaphil face wash will help to keep your acne in control. Use sunscreen while going out of house. Eat healthy balanced diet. Drink more water. Also... | |
Does baby in upside position mean it is at risk of down s syndrome?
I did a nt scan at 12 weeks 2 days and it came at 2.5mm. I repeated and it came at 1.5 and 1.4 on the same day at another sonologist. I am 35 but mine is a IVF cycle with donor egg and the donor is aged 24 years. The second sonologist told that the ba... | Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned. Baby in upside position may result in different measurement during ultrasound. I don't think that it is related to down syndrome. However, if you want to rule out down syndrome then you should go for tripple test for down sy... | |
What causes high fever and swollen lymph nodes?
My granddaughter, age 2 1/2, has had fever now for 4 days. It spikes to 104 which is the highest to normal for a period of 6 hours yesterday. Now the fever is back to 103. She has a swollen gland on the on side of her face and has had a rash on her belly for several we... | High fever and swollen lymph nodes are mostly due to some viral or bacterial infection for which you can give her some antibiotic preferably moxikind-cv or zifi-cv after an expert advice along with brufen junior or tynol-plus for high grade fever. For cough you can give her syrup bro-zedex or syrup asthakind. Do cold s... | |
Suggest treatment for erection problem in the penis
I am 53 years old. I underwent surgery for nueral foramina stenosis on the spine in Feb 2011. Even before I have problem in errection at the time of intercourse. Now the problem has been increased. I drink and smoke once in while i.e. not habitual. Kindly advise... | Hello, As per your history, it may be due to performance anxiety. For that kindly avoid stress, overexertion. Take proper sleep of 6 hours. The foreplay will also help. Discuss issues with your partner. Still, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before the sexual activity. Keep your self hydrated. Hope I have answe... | |
What is the treatment for cystic ovaries as shown on sonography during pregnancy?
My wife was pregnent, in her sonoghraphy report following pint is came , pl inform me the meaning of this and waht is the inmact what to be to do for this any impact to baby. There is cystic mass with smooth walls measuring 6.7X5.6 cms. ... | Hi.The treatment currently is nothing, allow pregnancy to progress as it is and only once she is done with pregnancy, we have to observe her menstrual cycle. Only if there is an irregularity will she require any form of medical intervention, if her cycles are regular, then no need to treat it at all.Best wishes. | |
Is it safe to take Tramadol, Welbutrin, Prilosec, Restylin prescribed for lupus?
I was diagnosed with Lupus 12 yrs ago, I have just been told I have narrowing of 4,5 and 6. And bone spurs in my neck. Very painful! Now I know what a pain in the neck really is! Anyway, I am taking tramadol, welbutrin, prilosec, restylin... | Hello, You can continue all the drugs as prescribed by your physician. It will not interact with each or affect the efficacy of one another. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Severe back pain while sitting. Pain spreading to the hip and knee. Need emergency care?
I don't have a family doctor but I have BC/BS health insurance. About 3 days before Easter my lower back starting hurtingThe pain was most of the time but increase incredibly when I sit. It really hurt mainly down my right side; h... | Hello, Welcome at health care magic. It looks from your details that most probably you may be having one of the following- -Sacro iliac strain -Prolpased intervertebral disc at your lower back -Simple back strain The abnormal posture is one of the reason which does contributes to all this. There are some other reasons ... | |
Q. I have extreme hairfall along with painful boils and dandruff. Please suggest solution.
Hello doctor, I am suffering from extreme hair fall and boils on my scalp. Hair is falling from the root for the last couple of years. These boils come with pus and they settle down, become dry and turn into dandruff. It is quit... | Hi. I went through all your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), investigation, and detailed history. Recurrent boils on the scalp can be a continuous problem for many people. It can also be pre-runner for seborrheic dermatitis. Minoxidil should not be used irregularly. Once started with minoxidil... | |
Should CT scans be continued for the stable nodules?
As former smoker, I had a screening ct scan in 2002 which showed several small ground glass nodules less than 5mm. Over the years, I have been getting periodic ct scans (7 in all), the most recent a couple of weeks ago. The nodules have remained stable. Since this ... | respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* By now there is not going to be any change from any further CT as they are stable since this long period .* I strongly recommend to don`t get any screening CT for the same.* Yes biopsy through Bronchoscopy if not done previously is recommendedHope this clears yo... | |
Suggest risk for pregnancy with cervical cyst
Hello...I recently had an ultrasound done of my pelvic 3 weeks ago because I ve been suffering from pain in my lower abdomen and I got my results back to find out I have 10 mm cervical cyst, in the right ovary I have complex nodule versus cyst 2.61 2.30 2.58 cm, a complex ... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.You most probably seem to have dermoid cysts in both the ovaries. In pregnancy, there is high risk of rupture, torsion and infection of the cyst, so it is preferable to remove the cyst in second trimester.I will suggest you to discuss the possible ... | |
What are the effects of changing milk from isomil to zerolac?
hello doctor my child is suffering from milk protein allergy and taking isomil but now isomil is no more in the markert so we ask from the doctor then he suggest ZEROLAC so my question is, if we change the milk from isomil to ZEROLAC then is there any side... | Hi...actually speaking Zerolac is a better product for this condition than Isomil. So do not worry. I suggest you to go ahead with Zerolac. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like... | |
What causes sore throat, swollen glands and headache?
This is the first I am reading about PFASPA...My daughter has had recurrent frequent "viral infections" for the past several years. Always presenting with the same symptoms - fever up to 103 or 104, sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, occasianally headache an... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands and headache. Well these symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection or swelling of tonsils and inflammation of tonsils. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gar... | |
How can diet be improved in a child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have 3.5 years old son, he does not take his meals properly during summer, what may be the reason? He drinks lots of water and drinks milk only, please give me some suggestion | Hi...At his age interest in play increases and interest in food decreases. This is quite natural. If she is active and playing around you need not worry. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed him calorie dense by ... | |
What is the tingling feeling which arouse when I watch porn movies?
Hello, i have been kinda Woried when i get Aroused (Teen Male) i have a tingling Feeling that quickly rushes through my body (near penis to stomach) when either watching porn or such thing? A answer to this question would be much appreciated, cheers. | Hello dearit's a normal physiological phenomenon as you are a teenager and understanding the influence if sex hormones like testosterone, you get excited on witching the pornPlease let me know if you get any kind of discharge or burning sensation in your penis.Hope this answers your questionbest wishescheers | |
Suggest treatment for whole body swelling and urinary retention
patient has swelling on all the body, without catharor urine is not passing.- according to blood report blood uria level is 98 mg. his age is 75 yrs. cant because of swelling he cant walk or move too. but because of medicine sweling is 70% reduced. how u ... | Hi, I am sorry to know about the condition of the patient. The most common problem causing urinary retention in his age is enlarged prostate. This can be diagnosed using ultrasound of kidneys, bladder and prostate. The whole body swelling is most probably due to poor kidney function (as suggested by increased bloo... | |
What are the symptoms of strokes?
today my 82 year old Mum had blurry vision, with black shadows & lines around people she was looking toward at the time. No headache, but a little confused as this was happening to her. Her face went grey & lips went blue. Could this be a trigger warning to a stroke? hospital did bloo... | Hello,There are two possibilities, one is presyncope which is condition where bp falls transiently may be due to dehydration or getting standing leading to decreased blood supply to the brain and her symptoms, other is yes it could be a mini stroke called as TIA. Is her pulse rate and bp fine. And if yes they should ha... | |
Suggest treatment for lump on lower back
my husband has a lump on his lower right side of his back. he feels the pain in the back and also in the front of his stomach. its hard for him to sleep on his back and when he walks around @ work. his work requires standing and walking around alot it hurts more. any suggestion... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. He should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Surgical exc... | |
What are the symptoms of concussion?
I bumped my head on the cieling going down some steps and it startled me as I was walking fairly fast. This was an hour ago. There is a bump now, and I feel not as energetic and a little restless, I dont want to do very much just sit..which is weird for me. Do I have a concusion? | Hello, It may be a mild concussion that is causing your issues since there was no loss of consciousness or amnesia. Your situation seems not serious in the terms for seeing a Doctor, and you should improve with time. If there are or will be other symptoms such as headaches, pressure, nausea or vomiting, etc. you should... | |
Am on Mirena, had unprotected sex, have brown discharge. Concerned
I have been on Mirena for almost 8 months now and havent had a period since a week after having it put in since I was on the Depo shot right before. I have been having unprotected sex and now suddenly I am having a period again it seems, but it is a br... | Hi,Thanks for the query. As you are on minera there is less possibility for pregnancy. Minera can cause side effects like amenorrhea, irregular spotting etc. Brown discharge can be due to collected blood from the endometrium. Usually this will subside soon. If you had doubt regarding pregnancy, once go for blood test f... | |
What could cause pain during masturbation an year after inguinal hernia surgery?
Hello Doctor, I had a left inguinal hernia surgery before 4 years. After that surgery everything was perfect, there was no pain at all.But from a year whenever I masturbate I feel pain in the surgical area and can't even walk properly an... | Hi,It seems that due to strain on lower abdominal muscles and there might be having some fibrosis and adhesion after surgery might cause this problem.There is another chance of having recurrence of hernia producing this problem.On clinical examination this will give more clear clue about your problem.Avoid constipation... | |
What causes fever and cough?
i have a fever of 102 degrees. Have had heavy cough for two plus weeks, though some what better the last couple of days. Doctor has me on antibiotics (8 of 10 days), and Allegra and saline solution. Been sleeping lots of the past several days with no energy. | Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.Cough and fever of more then 2 weeks should be evaluated specially for Pulmonary Tuberculosis.I would advise you to get:1. Chest Xray2. Sputum for AFB.3. Hemogram with ESR.You may take a cough syrup like Benadryl only for symptomatic relief.... | |
Why do I feel bloated an have abdominal pain?
I have been feeling off for a while and went for an ultra sound. The ultra sound woman asked me if I bled or spotted at all. I'm seriously bloated and hurts to lie on my stomach. It's been sensitive for about 3 weeks and I have other signs of pregnancy, issue is I'm on mir... | Hi.By your history of symptoms particularly of hurts ob lying on stomach and signs of pregnancy and what your sonologist has asked you , there looks to be a chance of tubal pregnancy which might be leaking giving you so much pain.You have to get a confirmed diagnosis and earliest treatment if this is tubal pregnancy. | |
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... | |
Is Ondem advisable during pregnancy?
i am 5wk pregnant and feeling very nauseating . when iam taking tab ondem MD 4 mg then only i am getting relife. other medication not working for nausea in my case. can i take this medicine continue or Tab Ondem is harm full in preganancy. please suggest me.. thanks | Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) Tab Ondem MD is quite safe in early pregnancy . Please continue to tak... | |
What causes dizziness,blurred vision and loss of balance after getting up from a position?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Whenever I get up to walk anywhere, I feel faint, dizzy and my eyes are blurry and heavy, I cant get my balance whenever standing up straight. Is i... | Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedativ... | |
Do body ache, fever and fatigue need medical attention?
I have began the following symptoms 5 days ago; minor body aches, low grade temp, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite. The fever has subsided but have also developed redness and skin irritation on my face, neck and hands and inside my mouth. I returned one week a... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicViral infection is the most common reason for these symptoms. You can consider monitoring them for now unless they increase in severity or do not appear to improve.Fluids and rest along with acetaminophen (paracetamol or tylenol), would help.I hope this helps | |
What causes the testicle to move towards the scrotum during intercourse?
hi i was wonering if you could help me out during masterbation and sex my right testicle moves to the top of the skin sac (scrotom) when this happens i tend to cum straight away im not sure if this is to do with my testicle but it seems to me as ... | Hi, This is normal phenomenon occurring in all men. There is nothing abnormal or harmful. Please do not worry. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta, OB & GYN Specialist | |
Could a brain aneurysm cause high blood pressure?
I had an brain anurism 6 years ago and sence then I been in and out the emergency room like crazy. It seems like I be trying to have panic attacks.it be feeling like I can t breath to well and my bloodpressue be high and it be feeling like I m about to have an heart at... | Hello, First of all, the long-standing blood pressure causes a brain aneurysm. Because the high pressure puts a severe strain on the blood vessel wall resulting in weakening the blood vessel wall. Moreover, the high lipid and cholesterol in the blood deposit on the blood vessel wall leading to losing its elasticity. In... | |
Suggest treatment for bundle branch block
I have left bundle branch block, but after visiting the cardiologist, he says the structure and function of my heart is fine. I notice that I am coughing again and wonder if this is because I am creating ANOTHER electrical path? I am 65, 5'2", 130 lbs and in otherwise good h... | HiLeft bundle branch block (LBBB) is a cardiac conduction abnormality seen on the electrocardiogramn this condition, activation of the left ventricle of the heart is delayed, which causes the left ventricle to contract later than the right ventricle.It has nothing to do with accessory pathwayadv2D echo should be done i... | |
When to visit doctor while HPT is positive?
Hi my last period was july 21st i normally have a 31 day cycle , how far along am i and when should i see a dr....am 26 and did a home pregnancy test which said positive and i also have a few other symptoms like extremely tired and sore breasts. Thanks | As early as possible... to rule our whether preg is in normal position or not, whether cardiac activity of baby is present or not, no of gestation | |
What causes enlarged lymph nodes in groin and unexplained bruises in child?
My 6 year daughter found a lump in between her hip & groin, when I checked her I found 3 lumps. I took her to her pediatrician whom a week later gave us the diagnosis of cytomegalovirus & the lumps were just enlarged lymph nodes (they feel lik... | in most part ur pediatrician is right but neverthless get FNAC of lymphnode swelling u will get a confirmation syrup cyclopam 5ml twice daily for three days for stomach pain | |
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... | |
What causes numbness in the foot?
I have 2bulging dis (L4L5) the tool like a military are together forming Loki, that s is causing that the sciatic nerve gives me a lots of pain . I m used to it already . Now the question is for the past month I feel the all sciatic nerve completely.now I feel like water ids dripping ... | Hello! If I were your consulting doctor, I would give you the following advice:1. You seem to have consulted a spine surgeon or an Orthopedic surgeon and undergone surgery for Prolapse Disc. The details of surgery, investigations, reports are not available. If you can upload them, giving advice will be more accurat... | |
What can be done to stop masturbation habits?
dear sir i m of 19 years old, i hv been doing hand practise since 5 years , bt i want to leave this habit as my body doesnt looks healthy like others, n also my wrist is too thin which looks vry bad,,,,,sir pls help me ...tell me abt the type of diet i should take by whic... | Hi, You can be busy with yoga, physical games and regular exercise in order to divert your mind. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Does creatinine level between 1.5 to 1.7 signify normal kidney function?
I have been under treatment for hypertension for the last 10 years. In October, 2013 the medicines changed and I was prescribed Eritel 40 CH in the morning and Selomax 50/5 in the evening. On testing, my creatinine level increased to 1.9. I Consu... | Dear sir/madam, long standing uncontrolled hypertension can lead to microvascular changes in blood vessels supplying kidney and damage the filtering structures of kidney leading to protein leakage and fluctuation in kidney functioning which in turn affects creatinine level. Ideally blood pressure should be adequately c... | |
Had infections after impacted wisdom teeth. X-ray did not show any bone fragments. Suggestions?
Hi, my 16 year old daughter had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed at the end of June. She has had 3 infections of the bottom teeth. Antibiotics clear the infection and then it reappears in about 2 weeks time. A post op... | Hello,Thanks for posting your query.Did the infection appeared on the site of extraction socket or is it associated with adjacent tooth/inter-dental spaces?Since the x-ray does not show any bone fragments underlying,the cause for infection can be due to spread of infection into adjacent tissue spaces.Pus if present,has... | |
What causes burning urination and pain in penis in a child?
My five-year-old son has begun complaining this evening of burning during urination. He also urinated before bed, then within a few minutes said he needed to go again, but very little additional urine was emitted. When not urinating, he says his penis hurts. ... | hi! your child is having frequent urination with pain at the tip of the penis. this indicates towards some stone in the urinary bladder. uti can also present in the same way but will usually Have high grade fever with chills. consult your doctor and get a usg lower abdomen and urine investigations. | |
Does Clop S cream cause stretch marks on arms, thigh and back?
I have Psoriasis since 2 years my doctor advised me to be using Clop S (Clobetasol Propionate, Salicylic Acid) for my skin and it is very effective but now i am facing stretch marks on my body like on my arms my thighs and on my lower back. I want to know ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicThe cream that you have been using contains a potent topical steroid i.e clobetasol propionate 0.05%.Chronic long term regular use of potent steroids can lead to side effects like skin thinning, atrophy and stretch marks.The effects and also the side effects of topical ... | |
What is the normal range of calcium and PTH after a total hip replacement?
Hi, I am a 56 yr old female, post menopausal. I recently fell and had a total hip replacement. I healed fine and post surgery, my surgeon wanted to run labs to see if I was calcium deficient. I have my primary care Dr, run labs when I was 7 wee... | Hello, As such, there is no direct relationship between total hip replacement surgery and blood levels of Calcium and parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is one of the factors controlling serum levels of calcium. If the serum level of calcium is decreased Parathyroid hormone level increases to control it and calc... | |
Noticed discomfort while bending upfront while pressing the rib cage
this afternoon when bent over almost in a stretch to touch my toes, it felt like an organ or something was pushing out from underneath my rib cage about an inch to the right from the center. it didn't hurt but took about a minute or so for it to go ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry much for this because possibility of muscular spasm or pull is more. Any sudden movement can cause reflex muscle spasm. And this can be felt as something is coming out. So possibility of muscular cause is more in your case. S... | |
What is the cost for kidney transplant ?
What could be the cost of kidney transplant in CMC vellore ? | for this you can contact the following Medical Superintendent Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632 004 Tel : 0416-2282066, 2004, 2604, 2626 Fax : 0416-2232305 E-mail : msoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in | |
What causes swollen lymph nodes in the neck, night sweats and white coated tongue?
I have had swollen glands for 3 months in neck, chills, night sweats and white coated tongue. I took a oraquick hiv rapid oral test...negative after five years of exposure. Is this test accurate? I have only been with one person in th... | Welcome to HCM!I can understand your problem.As per the problems highlighted in your question I am of the opinion that you might be having some sort of chronic infection like TB.Kindly consult your doctor to rule out Tuberculosis.Take care of your health. | |
Elevated SGPT levels, swollen hands, legs, face. On thyronorm for hypothyroidism. What is the cause?
My Mom has been medicating for Hypothyroism for the past 6 months....and using Thyronorm drug12.5 micrograms intially and fro the past 15 days 50 micrograms.....in her recent medical check up....I observed elevated lev... | Dear Naveen, welcome here. could you let me know the latest TSH levels? were they incresed ( since your dose has been increased. if TSH was rising, the symptoms could be explained. but I would need details of all reports to advise appropriately. SGPT 59 is very minimal rise and no cause for worry isolated. hoping to ge... | |
What are the small lumps on the head of my penis?
Hello Doctor,I am 33 year old male and i had a problem in my penis. i have seen very small lumps (size similar to dandruff) almost 4-5 in the head of my penis. It was not itching or not feeling pain. I am very much worried . I dont have any sexual intercourse for the... | HI.Do not worry.The lumps with the size you mentioned and its location on the head of penis is suggestive of enlarged normal glands and nothing serious about it - unless they grow- itch- change color and so on. This settle with time and if still you have doubts, take an opinion of a Dermatologist. Do not worry if you d... | |
What could a lump found in a mammogram be indicative of?
I had a free mammogram done, they called me back into the hospital because they found a lump. A lump was already found in a previous mammogram. This is another hospital. I have been worried. How can I prepare myself for whatever the final result may be? I am str... | u need to carry ur previous mammogram to present hospital to compare so that if any increase in size or shape will definitely indicate the biopsy is to be taken. if previous report is benign disease, then, there may be possibility this may also be of benign, but cannot gurantee. don't get stressed, lump always doesn't... | |
Q. My daughter experienced shortness of breath, and dizziness during gymnastics. Why?
Hello doctor, My teen daughter is 15-year-old, 5'5" tall with 115 Ibs, a healthy gymnast, she has done gymnastics from her two years of age. She eats well, does not drink soda except every great once in a while. She has been experien... | Hello. After going through your history mostly, it is a due weakness, but if she experiences breathlessness at rest, then you need to consult. Right now, you should give her multivitamin supplements like iron, Folic acid, and Vitamin B complex. Do not let her practice empty stomach, always give her something to boost u... | |
Suggest remedy for red ,swollen gums due to herpangina
my daughter has herpangina (now for 7 days) and her gums are very red, and very swollen. Her breath smells very bad even though we try and brush them several times a day. Every time we brush her poor little mouth she bleeds. How long will this go on? does she have... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.Herpangina is a self limiting viral infection caused by coxsackie virus. For the I hope my answer will help you, take care. The redness and swollen gums will get back to normal in a week to 10days. But if there are any deposits on the teeth, this can also cause swel... | |
Fatigue, no social interaction. Depression?
How can I know if I'm depressed? And what should I do if I think I am? I'm a 21 year old Swedish male who've just gotten enough of being tired, I've barely went outdoor at all the past year or so, except for buy groceries and stuff, and even that I can find myself without mo... | Hello You have symptoms like easy fatiguability, poor social interaction, less number of friends. If these are only symptoms present then it can not be labelled as a depressive disorder. But depression in milder from may present with lack of energy, easy fatiguability, pervasive sadness of mood, sleep dysfunction, poo... | |
Have burning sensation in back. Had haematoma, had a fall. No medication now. What to do?
I slipped on ice and fell on steps. I had a very large haematoma on my lower back but I still get a burning sensation every know and then. The swelling has reduced considerably but not away. This happened in November. I went to... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. After the fall, the hematoma that formed must have been compressing the nerves causing the burning sensation in the area. Most of the times such hematoma resolves spontaneously in 2-4 weeks with rest and hot fomentation. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for ... | |
Irregular periods after abortion. Trying to get pregnant. Will it be safe to take femilon tablet?
Hello doctor i am 24y old married women. 9months back I got pregnancy. In 3rd month I got bleeding and then abortion . From their onwards I got periods irregularly one month it comes 20days and another month 30days and th... | Hi, You seem to be suffering from post abortal hormonal imbalance . This needs to be corrected first to ensure regular ovulation as you do not seem to have any ovulation problems. Femilon is an oral contraceptive prescribed in your case to regularize the cycles. After regularizing the cycles, which should be done in a ... | |
Is there a risk of pregnancy after periods?
I recently started the depot shot in februray and ive been on my period since april 15th and it ended may 7th. I stupidly had unprotected sex on may 4th he ejaculated in my but i rushed to the bathroom right after and got most of it out. the next day i went to go get me depo... | d efficacy of deposit shot of 150 mg is around 3 months..n u had sex within 3 month..so unlikely u r pregnant. ..use either of one contraceptive. ..instead of depo start taking pills. ..as long term use of deposit shots has lot of side effects | |
What causes severe pain & numbness in arms,shoulders & neck?
Hi, Just had an MRI done due doctors not being able to diagnose why I was experiencing severe neck, shoulder, & arm pain through normal x-rays, CT scans and ultra sounds. Other experiences included numbness and pins and needles depending on my positioning an... | Hi, The location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. and a problem in the neck often causes nerve pain that runs down the arm into the fingers. Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, if there is loss of motor or sensory function it is a reason for neurosurgical evaluation. Hope I have... | |
What does a knot under rib cage indicate?
I am a breast cancer survivor. I have had a pain under my right rib cage for two months now. Gastronomic said it was a pulled muscle. PCP ordered ultrasound and bloodwork. I am not overweight but labs showed elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. I do not have a gall bladder.... | Hello, You can consult your surgeon and get evaluated. You can go for a bone scan to rule out any metastasis ( cancer spread) to the ribs even though it is unlikely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
How effective are medications in treatment of depression compared with other methods?
Hi, My name is Rachel Thomas and I am currently completing Year 12. I have been looking at your online website and thought I would try to make contact with you. For school Year 12 students are required to complete the “Research Proje... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are a research student. Nice to hear that. I am willing to help you in this matter. I am experienced psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. Depression and anxiety can be treated with psychotherapy, meditation, relaxation and yoga techniques. The resu... | |
Have Alzheimer and diarrhea. Prescribed codein and acetaminophen. Can I take her to emergency?
My 80 year old mother who has had alzheimers for 12 years now has had diarrhea for 4 weeks now. She lives in a care facility and some of her her meds were switched to liquid meds (liquid calcium, multivitamin, codeine and ac... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Diarrhea for four weeks needs evaluation. Common causes could be an infection, impacted stool, intolerance to the diet, etc. An evaluation by a gastroenterologist and stool examination would be helpful. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudh... | |
How can I get rid of sunburn on the face ?
I have a small brown spot on left side of my face ...just below the corner of the eye . No doubt, caused by sun damage....it is not very obvious expect to me, of course. It looks like a sun spot, but I don t like it. Can it be removed..or faded....or frozen off. I am male...o... | Dear Friend, Consult a dermatologist or an oculoplastic surgeon. the spots can be removed either by laser or by RF cautary. Take care | |
Suggest remedy for stiffness and heaviness of the tongue
My age is 32 years, height 6 ft.Medical History: Had tuberculosis of the glands below the ears (on the neck) at the age of 17 and no other major medical illness.Query: For the past two weeks, I feel stiffness in my tongue, feels like it is curling back and I may... | Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have stiffness and heaviness of tongue this can be due to condition like smoke exposure , oral submucous fibrosis , laryngitis , pharygitis, strep throat and as you have medical condition tuberculosis also so it can be related to that .I will suggest you tha... | |
What causes red blisters on the testicle?
my son,4 years old, has a slight red rash on his testicals and what looks like a blister/scab probably because it itched and he scratched it? I thought he might have picked up a fungal infection on a restaurant toilet seat? Is this possible? He says it burns and I can see that... | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having some allergic insect bite producing local allergic reaction.Give him Benadryl syrup for 2-3 days and it will be subsided.apply triple action cream or Caladryl lotion.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest remedy for swelling in ribs
I have swelling with a pea sized mass just below the right rib cage. I am 48 yrs old, 5 9 and weight about 184. If I touch the area,move just right or bend over it s painful. I had my gallbladder checked back in Sept 2011 and the hyda hyda scan test showed very slow progress, but ex... | Hello, The swelling in the rib cage could be a lymph node related to inflammation. I don't think that it is related to your gallbladder. Anyway, if this persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and an abdominal ultrasound, in order to examine the nature of this lump. Hope I hav... | |
Could the bumpy white spots be due to antibiotics?
I have had an opperation recently and I am taking antibiotics to prevent infection. My hands started feeling wierd and now have many, tiny white dots all over! These dots/spots are bumpy and are not itchy or sore in any way, what could be the cause of this? Is it the ... | Hi, Yes. >An antibiotic rash can be mild or severe, depending on how sensitive the individual is to the medication. It can be red or purple and can spread across the body. It may also show up as hives, which are red or white bumps that develop on the skin. Or, it may appear as a maculopapular rash with areas that resem... | |
Can ayurvedic medicine be taken for the problem in prostrate?
I am suffering from hypertension which is under control after taking Ramistar A (Rampril 2.5mg & Amlodipine 5 mg) after dinner & Tenoric 50(Atenol 50mg & Chlorthalidone 12.5mg) after breakfast. Recently I have been diagoned with BPH also (prostrate problem)... | HelloWelcome to healthcare magicAs per your problem of BPH and you can take any of the medicines od charak or himalya prosteez or himplasia 2 tabs twice a day.Both are not making any interference in diuretic presence.RegardsDr Nikul PatelAyurveda ConsultantAhmedabad, India | |
How to treat lumbar bulging disc that causes pain in legs, buttocks?
I have lumber buldge disks pain shooting pain down legs and in buttocks have tried nerve blocks and steroid epidurials but nothing seems to help. On very extreme meds also seen an surgeon for back to see if sitting on nerve. What'ts next? Can,t bend... | I have read your query, kindly get a MRI lumbar spine and if already done send report, as the symptoms are not relieved with nerve block and medications, surgery would be very beneficial for you. These are minimal invasive procedure now a days so very safe. | |
Why am I fainting and having blackouts?
a certain feeling comes in/on my leg/thigh and I know I m going to faint. I do not feel it in my head, but my leg/thigh only 1. then I need to lay down and wait for it to pass, that s when I know it s in my head also, the fainting.. but I feel it in my leg/thigh. only one. If I ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Moments of dizziness can happen due to decreased blood flow from heart to brain. When it happens, the blood flowing through the vessels from heart to brain might have a reduced flow. These are by the carotid and vertebral arteries on either sides. This is more significant when you are standing ... | |
Left side of tongue higher than other causing issues with pronunciation. Could this be a symptom of something worse?
Hi, i recenlty noticed that left side of my tongue(close tip), is rised higher than right side. This results in problems when i talk, especialy when i pronounce certain letters, i feel like my tongue do... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your symptoms could suggest a weakness of tongue muscles on one side. The tongue muscles are supplied by the hypoglossal nerve, which originates from the lower part of brainstem, at the junction of cervical spinal cord.A picture of your tongue when protruded outside, would help in de... | |
Poor circulation, numbness, cold on tips of fingers, recovering from stroke. Whom to consult?
What doctor do I see for Poor Circulation especially in the tips of my fingers. I am a recovering stroke patient it occued 4 years ago . I have made great progress. Currently I am at Day REhab at Phelps Memorial Hospital .Do... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since , you are recovering from stroke attack very nicely , that's a good thing. After effects of stroke are numbness and cold clammy peripheral parts . In my opinion consult a neurologist and get his opinion . This will tell you any disease in arteries concerned. Consu... | |
How can hair fall be treated?
hi sir i used to masturbate every day due to which i have very poor health .i have excessive hair fall also , i tried a lot to get rid of this problem by avoiding of masturbating. what should i do plz advice me some solution and way to improve health , medicaments if any | "Hi!Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com.I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc.Take a nutritious and pr... | |
Can exercise relieve the tightness around lymphoma?
Hi I went to the doc yesterday to have a lump behind my neck and shoulder are checked out...she told me it was nothing to be worried about that its was a lymphoma and if it doesn't hurt or bother it will go away on its own...my question is is there any exercise that... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,the lump is declared by your doctor,as non lymphomas.So dont bother for them,as they would go on their own.Check if you have scalp opinion or pharyngeal recent infections,as these may be causing such post-infection lumps in neck and shoulder.You should not worry as it ... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
i had sex on more than one occasion, after missing one contraceptive pill and taking two weeks of pills late, i was due on my (usually predictable) period 4 days after but was 3 days late, at which point the period only lasted 1 day (as apposed to the usual 6). i then had ... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.with your history of contrac... | |
What is the treatment without surgery for spinal cord indentation and nerve root compression?
h hellow sir, my MRI scan report as follows, loss of lordosis. disc osteophytic bulge seen at C6-7 level causing spinal cord indentation and moderate bilateral existing nerve root compression Modic type 2 marrow changes with ... | Hi , First of all I would like to know whether you are symptomatic due to this.If you are having pain in C6C7 dermatome ,You need surgery for this as canal diameter is very narrow.Treatment options without surgery are -Tab pregabalinOral steroidsEpidural steroidsNeck exercises Other pain modalities | |
Suggest ways to manage hypertension
hi; gThank you for answering my question, I am 61 years old female, I recently experienced high blood pressure and my doctor ordered the 24 hr urine test.vin I just got my result for metanephirine urine 24 hrs test , the result is 26, ( normal range 45-290 ug/24hr). it seems very lo... | Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic,I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.Please, do not worry. 24 hour urine metanephrines are tested to rule out adrenal tumor called pheochomacytoma. Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine secreting tumor which presents with high blood pressure, headaches palpita... |
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