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Suggest medication for a persistent sickness
Hi my 16 month old daughter was discharged from hospital today after suffering with high temperature sickness, runny nose, cough and runs, since being home her temperature has gone back up to 40.1 we have given her calpol and calprofen and it has come down to 39.7 she has also been very sick again is this likely to be viral or should i take her back to the ward? | Hi, Persistent sickness for how many days? Unlikely for a 16-year-old to get viral illness to cause that amount of sickness. Please go for blood investigations for her with total counts, CRP, ESR blood culture, platelets, SGOT, SGPT and urine routine. Consult a GP for further treatment. Most likely, depending on symptoms, it is enteric fever. It can get treated with Cefixime or Azithromycin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prasanna Lakshmi, Pediatrician | |
Suggest treatment for pansinusitis
Hello Doctor, I am Tanika, 21, F and have been detected with pansinusitis recently. I have been said its due to deviated nasal septum. I have been suffering for two months now and still haven t recovered. nor are the antibiotics working. I have been given antibiotics to reduce the inflamation of the sinus. Noting is working. Is surgery the only way out? | HelloWelcome to Health care magic.The treatment for sinusitis is by the use of antibiotics, antiinflammatory drugs and decongestants.Along with this the predisposing causes in your case, deviated nasal septum needs to be treated. Hence you require surgery for deviated nasal septum along with the medical treatment for sinusitis.Thank you for writing to us. | |
Is eagle syndrome dangerous?
Is eagle syndrome dangerous. My daughter saw a neurosis for this and a malformation of lower part of the brain is bulging a small amount under the skull. The only thing different id migrains. Dr. Told her it was nothing to worr about. Please advise. | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!I understand your concern and would agree with her doctor that the situation is not lifethreatening. If she is experiencing persistent neck or head pain surgery may be needed. Regarding the lower part of the brain which is bulging under the skull, this is called Chiari Malformation and it is not a serious medical condition. It is often an incidental finding without and clinical symptoms. Hope to have been helpful to you!I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need. Kind regards! | |
Suggest medication for hair fall
I am facing excessive hair fall, about 600 strands a day. I always had thick hair, but within couple of months I have lost it all. I touch my hair and bunches come out. I have not been sick/stressed or anything. Only to delay my periods I took Primoult N in december for 2 days just 1 tablet each . And my periods have been regular after I stopped taking it. Else what can be the possible reason and how do I solve this? I did not change my water (drinking and bathing), I am living in Delhi for 4 years.im really in tension and don t know what to do.please help | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hair fall is always multifaceted: genetics / hereditary / poor lifestyle/ poor diet / stress/ weather changes / usage of poor hair products/ dandruff/ hormonal changes to name a few. I suggest you get a panel of blood works done to assess your Hb, ferritin, Vitamins D, B12, etc to name a few. In the interim, you can start Minoxidil 5% once at night daily, for a minimum of 7-9 months. This will stimulate new hair growth. Also you can do PRP (platelet rejuvenated plasma) treatment where your own blood plasma is injected into your scalp once every 4-5 weeks, which further stops hair fall and stimulates new hair growth. Subsequently, start with multivitamins with biotin in it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Smruti Pevekar | |
What causes mild burning in urethra in males?
Hi Dr Age: 36 Gender: Male Constant feeling of urination after abusive, lengthy masturbation and persistent mild burning in male urethea. Any nerve/tissue damage? I am having a sensation of constant/always urination; with a weired kind of burning senation in peline urethera and penile head. This situtation occurs after i did abusive/lengthy masturbation 10 MONTHS ago. After masterbation or having intercource with my wife it used to come for only 2 - 3 hours and after sleep in the morning used to feel alright. But due to a lenghty/abusing masterbation session 10 MONTHS ago feeling of urination have become constant and not going away The following test are done so far. 1. Urine Culture - All Normal. 2. Renal Ultrasound - All Normal (prostate size is normal about 24) 3. CBC - All Nomral. (Dr Says very slight Iron Deficiency Anemia; dr put me on iron tablets for a month) 4. LFT - All Normal. 5. Diabetic - Normal 5. Vitamin D - I am deficient (Dr put me on tablets for a month) 6. Vitamin B - Before the onset of these symptoms i was deficient in vtamin B and had few injections of cynacoblamin were given. All the doctors are clue less as of now; these symptoms are really really killing me everyday. I have seen a few urologists with the following diagnosis and treatment but with no relief. 1. A urologist diagnosed it as non-specific non-inflammatory prostatitis and put me on Cipro for 4 weeks but to no avail after that he put me on levofloxacin for a week with no relief at all. 2. Another urologist marked it as NSU and put me on numbing jell and a tablet which turns your urine dark yellow for 5 days with no avail. I also took a TCA Tofranil (Imipramine) for about 2 weeks for no avail at all. After being exhaused from thease treatments i have also tried alternative treatments as follows. 1. Homeopathic for 2 months with no avail. 2. TCM (Traditional chinese medicines for few months with no avail) As I am running out of ideas may be the following can be considered. 1. parasitic infection. 2. Pudendal nerve entrpement or perinal nerve pinching etc. Dorsal nerve etc. Or any other nerve disorder. 3. IC 4. MS Please help me to get rid of these annoying symptoms. | HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have narrated you have a long standing history of pain in urethra and constant sensation to pass urine which followed after prolonged abusive masturbation which has not responded to treatment with multiple antibiotics and non of the various relevant test are conclusive as regards the diagnosis and cause of your symptoms .In view of all these symptoms started after prolonged abusive masturbation I think the prolonged masturbation has caused trivial damage to urethra resulting to form a scarring and flimsy stricture of urethra .I would suggest you to consult your urologist again and explore need for doing endoscopic examination of urethral passage (Urethroscopy) .This procedure of visualization of urethral passage directly perhaps may help to diagnose the precise cause for your symptoms.Further treatment will be decided by him on final diagnosis .There is no possibility of pinching of any nerve as it never happens in reality.Dr.Patil. | |
Suggest treatment for headache after masturbation
Hi doctor, I just want to know if masturbation have any effect on the body especially the head,because I usually have headache like migraine and I think my head swells after that. I feel depressed after that and I stay indoor for some days. I need your advice doc. | Hi.I had gone through your query. Masturbation is normal physiological function. It doesn't have any side effects on body.Headache after masturbation or sex called sexual cephalgia.It occurs in small population. But do not have any serious issues.It can be treated with medicine like analgesic. Paracetamol and diclofenac will useful.Medicines like propranalol before masturbation or sex can prevent headache. But before taking any medicine you have to consult doctor and take advise. I hope I have answered your question. Happy to help you. Thank you. | |
What makes the person hear the sound in the brain?
i am getting a sound in the brain by which i cant sleep, if i scroll my head in the left or right side sound increase cant sleep the whole night from a month. i have shown two doctor first doctor told me to test audiotry test, heomoglobin , pressure , everything is normal, she gave me nukast , and sleeping tablet , but not improved, i showed another doctor gave me bilova, meganeuron and zolam for sleep , its been two days but taking sleeping pills also i cant sleep, i was doing yoga and during yoga i got a pain in the neck please help me | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your problem, in my opinion it is better to see the ENT surgeon first, if this is also comes unremarkable then this could be auditory hallucination, and for that you need to see the psychiatrist, hope this information helps you have good day. | |
Does Plan-B stop periods for a month?
Hello,I recently had sex with an ultra-thin condom that had been stored in the glove box of a truck for a couple months. The condom broke and wanting to be safe, I went to the pharmacy and got Plan B- one step. My period would normally have started within a few day, this week. I took the pill within an hour of the accident, which was yesterday. Today I am very tired, which I understand is a common side effect. I also had some bleeding. I assumed the pill had an insta-period affect. That it would initiate my period to prevent pregnancy. However, after doing some research, I discovered that it is more likely to just be spotting.Does this mean that since I took the ecp, I will not have a period until the next month?Sincerely,College is no place for a baby | Hi,Emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of hormone and this tends to disturb the normal hormonal milieu resulting in withdrawal bleeding soon after ingestion of the pill. You may also expect your next normal period to get delayed by a week or two. Efficacy of the pill is very high when taken within the stipulated time. So, you need not worry about failure. Moreover, if you can time the intercourse to happen during the safe period, it is very helpful. Please remember, use of emergency pills should be restricted to once or twice a year, for the real emergencies and not as a regular measure. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. | |
What causes random erections?
My boyfriend is 20 years old, he does not masturbate daily or even weekly. But through out the day he gets random erections, even when he is no where near a girl or me for that matter. He is barely overweight (about 10 pounds), 6'1", and generally a normal guy. We are wondering if there is something wrong or a way to fix this. | Hello, There is nothing to wonder about random erections. Random erections are an indication of healthy male trait. There are methods to reduce it if it is embarrassing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Suggest treatment for pimples
hi sir, I am 25 yeass old, male. I am suffering due to pimple from last 6 months & left some spot on face also I go to gym from last 2 months & drink protein shake. is this the reason of pimple? can you please suggest me sucessful treatment or Doctor for same ? | Hello,Pimple does erupt between the age of thirteen to twenty-five years, and in some cases up to thirty years. In male patients, the best mode of treatment is by Vitamin A ester. It is basically by Isotretinoin in proper dose for long term period under strict dermatological supervision.Protein shakes itself don't cause any pimples but if these contain any anabolic steroid preparation then can cause the same. For the marks in my patients, I prefer to apply kojic acid cream preparation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia | |
What does pain in the lower back indicate?
Yes, I keep having pain in my lower back. I had a lumbar laminectomy years back due to a fall. Lately though I am getting pain in my knee and now it has moved to my right side and I feel it coming from the area that was affected. I also am experiencing stiffness and pain in my hands like my knuckles and my left thumb but don t remember banging it. | Hello - I would ask your doctor for a MRI of the lumbar spine. Pain in the knees coming from the back can be an issue with the L4 level in your lumbar spine, and given your history of previous laminectomy, it would be best to get this area evaluated.Hand and thumb issues can be related to carpal tunnel, issues with arthritis in the hands, or potentially an issue with "pinched" nerves in your neck. | |
What causes low O2 reading on pulse oximeter?
Noticed a 93 O2 reading on the pulse oximeter at the doctor's office yesterday. Just coming off a cold/flu with a lingering cough. Didn't think much about it so didn't ask while I was there, but later after looking it up, 93 seems like a really low reading. Anything to worry about? | Hello,You should be worried if reading has less than 88%. Since you had respiratory infection recently, you would have developed mild hypoxia.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy | |
What does a lump in the lower abdomen indicate?
I just found a lump one my lower abdomen that has no other obvious symptoms, no soreness or redness. It's soft but maybe 1 1/4" diameter, by 1/4" to 38" thick. What may this be and what should I do. It just appeared so I'm hoping it's a temporary condition and be gone semi-soon. Thanks for this service, Richard | Hello,It must be an inguinal hernia. It is reducible at present or Lipoma. If it is a hernia, you have to go for surgery. If lipoma, no need to worry till secondary changes like a sudden increase in size or pain occur.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Kantibhai Chelabhai Agaja | |
What is the treatment for hip pain along with tingling and numbness?
In July I noticed a pain in my left hip socket when I exercised. I continued to exercise until I started having tingling and numbness in my leg. Long story short by conditioned worsened, I went to see my Neurosurgeon who sent me for L5 epidural injections which did not work, in October he performed a L5 discectomy which led to some relief of the leg pain however the hip pain returned and has gotten worse and now when I stand I can only stand for about 5 minutes and when I stretch I can cause my entire leg and foot to tingle. | Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.You need to do a repeat MRI and further decisions can be taken based on the MRI only Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. | |
What causes slow heart beat followed by pain in left hand?
hello doctor i have mvp in my heart my father dead early 50years his age by heartattack.i have thyroid also and high prolactin and i am taking medicines for thyroid 100mg daily and for prolactin cabgolin medicine twice a week.some times i feel my heart beat is slow and my left hand full paining i scared because of mvp is it possible for heatattack and my age is 37 doctor told no need for medicines for mvp(mitral valve prolapse)now can u pls help me in future can i take any precaution for this mvp problem. | hello thanks for posting here.i have gone through your complaints. First of all when you say slow heart beat we need to confirm whether it's really slow or u feel that way. For this you have to measure count your heart beats or pulse or alternatively take an EKG, when you have such symptoms. It can be counted by placing two fingers on the forearm just below the wrist on thr side of the thumb. count the pulse for atleast 20 secs and multiply the figure by 3 (to get one minute reading). if this figure is above 55 then you need not worry. since you have hypothyroidism, your heart beats can be slow when you are on medications. you can do a thyroid function test to check your thyroid levels and to ascertain whether the doses you are taking are proper.Regarding MVP, usually tbereis no treatment unless there are other complicatio associated with it. MVP can cause leak from the valves - which needs no treatment if mild. If valve leak is moderate or severe, then you ahould be put on diuretics. This leak can be ascertained by a 2 D echo. however most patients of MVP I have seen have non significant or no leaks and require no treatment. Also it does not put you at the risk of heart disease. your site pulse maybe due to thyroid issues. don't worry even if complications aise, everything can be treated with medications and you won't require any surgery. regarsing precautions which you asked, there are no specific precautions, but you muet be regular with your follow ups and 2 D echo must be done every year. thank you. | |
Suggest remedy for sharp pain in the chest due to a fall
Five days ago I slipped on a tile floor and landed on my back hard. It knocked the wind out of me. I also hit my head. Had my back x rayed no new injury. The stiffness is improving but now I have sharp pain in my chest right side front if I stand or sit long. If I lay on my back I feel fine. Any ideas??? | HIWell come to HCMBecause of the fall chances of soft tissue injury may be likely particularly in rib area and this could take little more time to come around, and for the pain you can try the medicines given below.1) Tab Diclofenac 50 mg sustain release2) Tab Chlorzoxazone once in day3) Tab Acetaminophen 500 mg once in day You can have this medicine at the time of pain and no need to take this without the pain, hope this information helps. | |
Are there any chances of pregnancy if the condom breaks while having sex ?
if you just started your period and you was having sex with your boyfriend and the condom broke would i be most likey preganant?? | Hello Welcome to HealthcareMagic Sex during periods does not leads to pregnancy. But it is risky having sex during periods, so avoid it. Have a Healthful Day.. | |
Can dizziness and headaches be caused by roller coaster rides?
Is it possible to get a concussion from roller coaster rides? My ten year old son started to feel sick to his stomach after riding a few roller coasters...he is now dizzy with a bad headache. He says everything spins when he opens his eyes. I gave him advil thinking it was a migraine but I am now wondering if it could be something more serious from the rides. | Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. The condition that you are reporting has been caused by dysfunction of the vestibulo-cochlear apparatus. I do not think that any concussion has occurred.Let me explain in further detail. There is a vestibulo-cochlear apparatus in our inner ear which is responsible for maintaining our balance. This gives the sense when we get up from lying position or when we turn our head. When the child got into the roller coaster, the vestibulo-cochlear apparatus was bombarded with stimulus which it had not faced earlier. As a result it could not decide whether the body is in upright or reclining position and got confused. The dizziness has resulted from this. Some stabliser of the vestibulo-cochlear apparatus can provide him relief. You may give him Stemetil tablets. Since I do not know his age and weight, I would not be able to give you the exact dose he requires. Get in touch with your pediatrician and he will guide you.Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any. | |
Could anus warts not developing mean the absence of HPV infection?
I don't know if I have HPV anymore. I got it when I was 16. I am now 19. I had visible warts on my anus one year after having sex for the first time (I have only had sex with one person my entire life). I got these visible warts right when i caught a cold (was 17 years old). Now I am 19 and I just got over my cold, but I did not develop any warts. Would it be safe to say that my immune system has fought it off? | HiThanks for posting on HCMHPV is a sexually transmissible infection that may not have any drugs to take care of but in most cases, healing can be spontaneous. All you need is to have a healthy lifestyle, eat well and balanced and avoid other infections or things that can weaken the immune system.When the immune system is strong enough, it may hardly manifest and you may get spontaneous healing.The absence of Warts however, does not mean the infection has gone away.I will suggest you take the test again and do a colposcopy to eliminate any precancerous cervical lesion.Hope my answer will help youBest regards | |
Had sex before and after taking birth control. Chances of pregnancy?
hi if i have had sex a few a hours before taking pill and later during the day a take them can i get pregnant | HiWelcome to Healthcare Magic.It seems you have started the birth control pill on the day of sexual exposure to avoid the pregnancy.The oral contraceptive pills need time to act and are not effective if started in emergency.They must be taken regularly every day for 21 days followed by drug free week.If you are within 72 hours of the exposure you may start another type of medicines called Emergency contraceptive kit.I hope the advise will be helpful for you. | |
What causes a hard lump above the eyebrow?
My son has a hard lump above his eyebrow that my wife says started as a small red spot but now it s grown a large amount. Possibly Quarter size and about the same thickness as half a di. It s a pretty solid lump as well and also has 2 other red dots and one is swollen a bit. I feel the head one is a hematoma but not certain. | HiThanks for your query.Based on your query, my opinion is1. Lumps on forehead in your son is most probably a hemangioma. This is more commonly seen in children, and more so in the head and neck region. The color of the lump and history of increasing size all points to capillary hemangioma.2. Hemangiomas are benign lesions of blood vessel and most often, they usually disappear on its own by 7 to 8 years of age. 3. If you are concerned, you can ask your doctor for a histopathological examination to find out the nature of lesion.4. Hematoma is less likely, as it would cause some pain and there will be a history of injury.Hope this helpsRegards | |
Is it sufficient to take Montek and Rotocap for asthma or do I need any other treatment?
I am suffering from Asthma for nearly 20 years.It was in my mothers family.I used inhalers(controllers and quick relievers) for many years.From few years using Duolin and Sero flow 250 rotocap.In sever condition used to take amoxycelin 500 and deryfylin r300 with Syrup like Grillintus/kodistar.I get very easily cold/severe sneezing just after walking barefoot or touching nose with wet handed.Get fever/cough very easily and takes time to recover.I feel asthama whole year.With Doctor consult taking Seroflow 250 rotocap 1 into 2 and Montek AB in evening fro yesterday.Do you think it is sufficient and continue with the same.In night I felt better after taking Montek.Should I go for any other treatment..Please advise.. | Hi,You arer already using many options. Continue same treatment and use regular montelukast and controllers. Do breathing exercises along with the medications like pranayama for good improvement. Antibiotics should be used only if any infection.regards | |
Is Coverit effective for hair loss?
hi doctor, i am 27 yrs old and i my hair volume has become less on the middle of my head and in that front there are baby hairs which doesnt grow at all, a doctor has suggested me to apply coverit solution along with Andoanagen tablets. will this really work. | Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and mesotherpy done by a dermatologist.Coverit solution and andoanagen tablets cannot be taken without consulting a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. | |
What causes severe hair loss and dandruff problem?
i am suffering from severe hair loss nearly 200 per day.i also have dandraff problem. i am also under treatment, but no use. ( banch of hair is lossing everyday).i have used all hair products, except amway product. no use. its getting higher and higher, day by day what to do? | hiyour hair loss may be due to androgenic receptor hypersensitivity here inspite of taking full medication hair continues to fall ... some genetic component is also there ...next is you can try surgical treatment of hair loss like prp therapy , transplantation thank you | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What is the treatment if right side of abdomen pains after waking up?
Dear Sir Every day early morning whenever I am waking up after my sleep, my right hand side of the abdomen is paining always. My doctor checked the urin and told that a chance of stone is there. What is the best treatment. Pain is not much. As per doctors instruction, now I am taking plenty of water. Any medicine I have to go for or any other treatment. Please let me know. Best regards. Farooque YYYY@YYYY | Hi.You say the pain is only in the morning ...Do you have normal bowel habits, meaning is there any constipation or difficulty in complete evacuation of stools.Try a mild laxative in the night , this may help you. Of course get a check up done by a Surgeon and at least ultrasonography done. | |
What causes smelling of dust, headache and sneezing?
I have been smelling dust everywhere. First, I thought it was just my house or my clothes but I dusted and cleaned. I smell it in my home, when I am out shopping, in my father's house even my car. I get bad headaches and sneeze since this has started. What could this be? | Hi, You may be suffering from sinusitis as head ache, smelling same every where and cold are features that suggest sinusitis. Do steam inhalation for 3-4 times a day and take NSAID like aceclofenac for relieving head ache and inflammation. If not recovered then needs examination for diagnosis and management. I hope this information helps you. Regards | |
What causes chest pain after undergoing thoracotomy?
Hi I had a throacotomy about 2 and a half months ago. I had Empyema and a collapsed lung. I have chest pains from time to time and pain in where numbness used to be. Is this normal? I am afraid to go to sleep at night thinking something major will happen to me. | After thoracotomy the pain in chest and upper part of abdomen on affected side is common. It is due to damage to the nerve between two ribs. It takes 6 -12 months to completely get relieved of this pain. | |
What causes pain in lower right jaw and swelling?
I have some pain in lower right jaw/teeth. some swelling. My right ear feels like it is underwater and sinus cavity around the right eye is slightly sore/puffy. Is this most likely an ear/sinus infection or dental related? I also have some sinus drainage.... | HELO..My guess to your situation would be that a dental infection started in your tooth and has spread from the pulp of the tooth into the jaw bone. From the jaw bone, it has broken through the jaw and is now spreading through the soft tissue (muscles, skin, etc) and spreads out to wherever there is space to grow. The antibiotics should be completely finished. Is your doctor bringing you back for further treatment? Antibiotics only help to keep the infection from spreading and to reduce the swelling but it does not solve the underlying dental problem. | |
Suggest treatment for severe neck and back pain
I had shoulder surgery and received a nerve block to help with the pain directly after the surgery. there were some complications during administration of the block. Now I am having severe pain in my neck, upper and middle back. The surgery was 2 days ago, What is or could be wrong? | Hello, I have studied your case.There can be nerve irritation due to post surgery injury.I t can be due to compression of nerve root or entrapment of nerve.You can take vitamin B12 for reducing symptoms.Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg If not relieved then I will advise you to MRI spine and EMG/NCV [nerve conduction study for better diagnosis.For these symptoms neurotropic [Pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.I think there is not much to worry about this.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for breathlessness
i feel breathless and my eyes turn red like bloodshot and face tighter when i consume one sip of alcohol. now. but previously i was a very hard drinker like i used to consume 3 full bottles a day without any problem i used to drive my two wheeler. any test to done pls adivce me the remedy | Hello, As you are an ex-drinker you should do a full checkup. Please consult your doctor for this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist | |
Q. Can bipolar disorder cause increased anger?
Hello doctor, I m female, 21 years old, 4.8 height and 42 kg weight. I am suffering from psychic problem. I think I have bipolar disorder, I get too much angry, anxiety,stress, and get depressed soon. I will break every object when I get angry I will become out of mind in that time, I broke more then 25 mobiles and other things and I repented for all that after some time but I cannot control that behavior every time I do that and I repent after some time. I am fed up with that. I tried commiting suicide also many times once I was saved in difficult situation so I do not have guts to try that again and I do not like to but I cannot live like this. I have less friends, I am creating problem to my parents also. I really tried to change my behavior but I am not able to do anything about it. I beat my mother in angry I am in that guilt currently. I do love my parents but my anger is the main problem. My current mood is I do not want to live and I do not like to die in between this. Please help me to come out of this problem. | Hello. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can understand it must be really difficult for you right now. What you are describing looks more like depression with anxiety, for bipolar disorder there has to be episodes of Mania which can be diagnosed after complete evaluation and psychiatry history. First thing you need to understand is that your behaviour is partially in control of you when you have a mental health disorder and the actions that you do because of depression or bipolar, is not much under your control but with medications and proper therapy treatment you can control these. There are two things that you will need to get help with this, starting psychotherapy that is counselling sessions which will help you in controlling your anger and it will also help you vent out your emotions and all the guilt that you are holding which is making you even worse. Secondly you may need medications which can be decided after complete evaluation. Please find a local therapist or a psychiatrist they will guide you. If you cannot find the local therapist we can start therapy online via video consultation. Please do not worry, it might take some time but it is definitely manageable. | |
What causes on and off blurry vision in children?
My 7 year old daughter woke up saying things were blurry. Had her use warm washcloth in case any overnight goo was causing the blurriness. She seemed to be able to see OK up close, said things were a little blurry far away. She has complained of this a couple of times and then the blurriness goes away. I am going to make a doctor s appointment today but wondered if this is common (the on/off blurriness) or if this could be a sign of needing to have corrective lenses. | Hi,This could be due to an error of refraction. Errors of refraction may cause blurred vision when exhausted or when reading or on concentration for long time.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
Is there a chance to get pregnant after tubes fixed?
is there a chance you can be pregnant after tubes fixed im 35 year old female that had my tubes cut tied and burned 8 years ago. yesturday i thought i had started my period but today and even now there is no blood. for 4 days now ive had head aek and the left side of my back pain what is wrong | Back ache, why cant it be a muscular one. Since there is no blood, as you do not have an actual period as such. | |
What causes severe headaches after brain surgery to alleviate trigeminal neuralgia?
I had brain surgery on December 5 to alleviate trigeminal neuralgia. The operation was a success but I have had excruciating headaches daily since then. At first it was like the top of my head was going to blow off but now the pain is on my right forehead generally in the evenings and during the night. During the day I can go without pain pills but I am averaging two or three daily.fiorecet. Is this a swap for the trigeminal pain or when might this pain cease? The neurosurgeon says I am recovering slowly. He put a rtelfon sponge between my nreve and the bloood vessel. | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, the neurosurgery always painful in post surgical phase but this is comes around as the internal operated structure healed, to subside the pain of post neurosurgery the best combination drug would be "Acetaminophen + diazepam once in day if does not give result then have it twice a day, have nice time. | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in back
I'm NAQASH and I'm doing student of MBA now since i was younger before 7 years ago now till mange hurt me adversely now I'm 21 i have used many drugs but i can't get any benefit i want to get ride to drugs umm i'm facing itch on my body every day so please suggest me your good opinion ?????? | Hi,Dear,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual Clinic.I studied your query in depth.IN My opinion -these long standing itchy lumps mostly are-hives/Urticaria.I would advise you- to take -a-Deworming Drugs, b-With Antihistaminics , c-Hetrazan fort for-21 days.if it still remains d-avoid food /perfumes/cosmetics/drugs which cause itchy bumps.For this you need to take treatment with physician and or Skin doctor.Hope this would resolve your query.I would love to help you for more queries.Good day. | |
What causes intermittent pain in left chest?
i'm 18 years old. i feel not comfortable with my left chest(heart).sometimes it pain but sometimes it not...i have tis pain since i was 14...wnt its start to pain, i just cough and it will be normal. after long time yesterday wn i was sleeping i start to pain back.and it was worst....soon after 2 to 3 min its back to normal....but until nw i feel not comfortable....can u help me? | THANKS FOR WRITING AT HCMI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN.. AS PER YOUR HISTORY AND THE SYMPTOMS GETTING RELIEVED BY COUGHING YOUR EITHER HAVING VENTRICULAR ECTOPICS OR SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA INTERMITTENTLYTHOUGH ANXIETY AS A CAUSE CANNOT BE RULED OUTI WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AS TO WHAT PRECIPITATES THE CHEST PAIN.. IS IT ASSOCIATED WITH POST PAIN INCREASED URINATION, DOES ANXIETY OR TENSION INCREASE YOUR SYMPTOMIT WOULD ALSO ADVISE YOU TO CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST AND GET A HOLTER ECG MONITORING DONE..YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERN.. HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY... | |
What causes enlarged kidney?
Hello. Roughly 3 years ago I was in an accident and had a battery of tests done at the hospital. The only thing that was said is that on my x-ray it showed an enlarged kidney, but that was told to me by the doctor in passing as I was laying on the gerny in the hallway. Ive had blood work (yearly) and urine tests since then for physicals and nothing out of the ordinary has ever been mentioned. Im at a point in my life where Im fully enjoying it and want to get it checked out so I had an ultrasound earlier this year. Can there be anything that could come of this if it was years ago it was mentioned an nothing has shown up on recent tests. On the ultrasound (done in January 2014) nothing was shown either. And I specifically asked about it being enlarged. At times I get sore in my back side by kidneys and start to worry. Maybe just being nervous and I don t want anything to happen to me for a long long time. | Hi,Thanks for writing in.A normal kidney size measures 80 to 120 mm in length with the difference in length between two kidneys being not more than 20 mm. Therefore of your kidney is within this range then it is not a serious concern.There are patients in who one particular kidney might be larger than usual because of hypertrophy. This is only an increase in size and does not mean the kidney is under any type of stress or is diseased; this is an acceptable normal variant condition.If your blood tests for kidney function are normal and no significant abnormality is noted then your kidney is not a concern. Please do not worry. | |
What causes frequent pounding of heart and constant cough?
my heart has been been pounding with varying intensity and frequency for several weeks. there is a cough that refuses to go after medication. what could be wrong? my initial ecg was ok and thyroid function test is normal. i'm not a bp patient nor anemic. thanks | Hello, The possibility of cardiac arrhythmia can't be ruled out, like PSVT or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Usually ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need 24 hour holter monitoring. Is there any stress or anxiety associated. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab Ciplar LA 20 mg once a day. If none of the above is successful then last option is of electrophysiological studies which is invasive test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. Hope this helps you Get back if you have any doubts. Regards Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist | |
What causes pain and tightness in the chest?
Hello, I am a 35 yr,female. I ahave been experiencing tightness in my chen and ongoing discomfort or pain in my left chest. I also have HighBP, and am on water pill. I have also an ongoing controlled loose motion, which I am not able to indentify with.What is happening to me?Thankyou | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is more for your chest tightness because you are having loose motions. But better to rule out heart diseases first because you are taking water pills and having high blood pressure. So first get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo. If all are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. AGE is likely cause in your case. So avoid hot and spicy food. Start oral rehydration solution (ORS). Avoid junk food. You will mostly improve in 1-2 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes a white bleeding abscess on the scrotum?
Good morning. i woke up a decent about of bleeding from my scrotum area. After a few minutes I was able to get the bleeding to stop y cand locate the wound. it appeared to be a slightly raised white bump with a rather small but distinct hole in the middle, i know scrotum injuries can bleed quite a bit due to the number of small veins. My concern is more so that i was never aware of the bump before and it appeared to rupture on its own. Should i have serious concern? | Hello dearThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is ruptured sebaceous cyst of scrotum .* Not to worry about the same , it is a benign condition absolutely Kindly consult your doctor for the same , he will prescribe you needed antibiotics , anti inflammatory agents , ointments for local application & you will be cured .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for any further assistance .Regards . | |
What is causing mucus buildup in chest with difficulty in breathing?
38 year old male 6 ft 4 280 pounds. Been smoking a pack and a half of cigarettes a day for 20 years now. For the past 8 months I have difficulty getting a deep breath. At least 20 times a day I struggle pulling mucus from my chest and spitting it out then I feel I can breath a little better but it doesn t last long. My mucus is typically white and yellow and sometimes Brown. Also for the last 2 months I feel tired all the time no matter how much sleep I get. Also winded very quickly and feel heaviness in my chest. What s wrong with me? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ). It is chronic, progressive , inflammatory disease of lungs caused by cigarette smoking. The smoke actually irritates and cause chronic inflammatory changes in the airways. These cause narrowing of the airways, so this cause breathlessness. And inflammatory edema cause mucus expectations. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed for the diagnosis of COPD. This will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of COPD is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators. But smoking cessation is tge most important step.So quit smoking as soon as possible and consult pulmonologist and start appropriate treatment. | |
Which exercises enhance concentration power and diet to improve memory?
hello sir, M 24 year oldn i wants to ask about some good mental exercise which can help to enhance my concentration power. also provide me some information about what food should i go for so as i can improve my memory ..also tell me some trickr or whatever else what can help me to remove the depression before exams.i will be very thankful to you for this. | Hi ashish31techboy, It appears your are health consious . Good. Schedule your activities Plan your work (studies) so that it is feasible Have time for physical exercise (Brisk walk 20 min in morning ) in your schedule Do not hesitate to get help from seniors to plan your preparation For improving concentation: Go for regular Relaxation Techniques : Breathing Exercise JPMR (Jacobson Progressive musle relaxation technique ) is useful All the Best! | |
Ulcerative colitis, pain in rib cage, CAT scan shows kidney stones, headache, weakness. Symptoms of kidney stones?
I havent been feeling well for almost a year. My dr told me I had ulcerative colitis . I have been having pain on my left rib cage and he sent me for a cat scan which shows that I have kidney stones . Now I feel very weak and have a headache for almost a month. My appt with the dr is not until nov 1 . Are those symptoms of kidney stones? | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptoms may be caused by kidney problem, especially by chronic kidney disease. There is a possibility that kidney stones can cause renal failure due to urine flow blockage. It causes slow renal degeneration and results with blood intoxication what leads to stubborn headaches, severe fatigue and many many other symptoms. But stones should be present in both kidneys to cause this condition. So it is suggested for you to have fool blood work with creatinine level. The other reason of headaches can be simple fever due to urinary tract infection. It should be associated with frequent urinating, burning when urinating and frequent urinating. Urine analysis should be performed as well. Hope this will help. Regards. | |
Is it safe to use Colimex drops ?
hi sir, my baby is 3 months old, only during evenings she starts crying and no amnt of consoling or feeding doesnt help. is she suffering from some stomach pain? finally we give 3-4 drops of colimex(doc prescribed) and she sleeps well. Is it safe to give daily? | Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic forum, Any medications is not safe to give daily, only when baby is having problems u can give, dont make it a habit. Hope I have answered ur question, Regards | |
Any side effects of taking pantop 40 for 7-8 years
i am taking pantop 40 for last 7-8 years. my age is 46 is there any harm or side effects of taking this tablet life long. my mother is also taking this tablet for ten years please suggest weather she can continue taking this tablet. she is 65 years old. i am taking pantop 40 for last 7-8 years. my age is 46 is there any harm or side effects of taking this tablet life long. my mother is also taking this tablet for ten years please suggest weather she can continue taking this tablet. she is 65 years old. | Dear shruti You are taking Proton Pump inhibitor (PPI) Pantaprazole 40mg once a day may be. PPI is the latest antacids with the minimal side effects but the rate of dependency and minimal siedeffect are obvious like anorexia and certain recent study says there long term use in old people cause the fracture of bone in some patient How is the condition now?Was there ulcers before?if you had to take such long term use of PPI why dont you think about alternative and permanent source o treatment of Acid Peptic disorder. Ayurveda had got successful treatment of Acid peptic disorder. we had got natural herbal PPI working effective without sideffect and rate of reoccurence is low.. Contact your nearest Ayurveda Doctors or write me info@rammani.com.np Treat the disease natural way Thanks | |
Is Nordette effective for contraception?
hi i used nordette as ecp after 24 hrs of unprotected sex.. is it effective? after i took the second dose i felt cramping..i read in some blogged that expect a withrawal bleeding..but after 11 days i still didnt bleed..is there a chance that i will be pregnant? Thank u. | Hallow Dear,Nordette is an oral contraceptive, commonly known as a "birth control pill" or "the Pill". Nordette tablets contain two hormones (levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol), which prevent from becoming pregnant if taken correctly.It is a regular birth control pill and needs to be taken cyclically every day during cycle for 28 days for its effective action. These are not emergency post-coital pill; however they can give post-coital protection against the pregnancy if taken in double dose. If you have taken only single pill of Nordette as a Plan B pill, it will not give you protection against pregnancy. You statement 'after 11 days, I did not bleed' is rather confusing. If you mean that you did not have withdrawal bleeding even 11 days after the pill, you need not worry as withdrawal bleeding, though common, may at times be absent, particularly with low dose. If you have missed your periods for 11 days. So you should suspect pregnancy and get your urine tested for pregnancy. If the results are positive, your pregnancy is confirmed. If this is unwanted pregnancy, you may opt for medical termination of pregnancy upto 9 weeks of gestation. However, get the medicines only by Gynaecologist's advice. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
Thyroid right lobe: possible cystic area within lesion , left: Peripheral flow
Thyroid right lobe: a heterogeneous hypoechoic nodule in the midpole 0.3x0.2x0.3cm not demonstrating any obvious flow. Suggestion of possible cystic areas within lesion. Thyroid left lobe: multiple heterogeneous hypoechoic nodules with largest one 0.7x0.5x0.9cm and demonstrating peripheral flow. What does this mean cancer? | 1 in 10 people have these cyctic lesions they are essentially benign. Nothing to worry.Meet an endocrinologist get a thyroid profile done and a followup thyroid ultrasound will be advised to check for an increase in size of the lesions.Based on these an FNAC can be advisedRegards. | |
For how long 260 mg dose of dialantin should be taken ?
i am taking dilantin as a result of a siezure suffered after being bashed and recieving intracranial haemorrhage/subdural haematoma and subarachnoid haemorrhage, this happened about the 28th dec 2013.after spending 30 days in brisbane hosp the swelling had gone down enough to come home. i have not had any seizures since but am still on 260 mgs of dilantin. I want to know if this is an overhigh dose and how long should i be taking it for thankyou from michael | If u don't have seizures for almost 3 yrs.....u can taper off dilantin. Almost 80 % of such patient don't get repeat seizure.Recurrence also depends upon location of hemorrhage. | |
What causes brown spotting during periods?
Im experiencing brown spotting. My menses ended last Saturday. My boyfriend and I were making love with our underwear on. But we did rub our parts against each other and he did finger me. All with our underwear on. However the spotting only occurred after 2 full days. Why is this so? And what does it mean? | Hi.At times a sexual encounter, even without penetration can cause hormonal fluctuations which can result in the presentation you are experiencing, but there are numerous other factors also that can cause such a presentation like stress, weight fluctuations, side effects of medications, birth control, etc. So please discuss the details with your doctor or write to me using our premium service.Best wishes. | |
Suggest medication to lower the SGPT level
Hi! My fiance is 26 years old, 165 cm tall and weighs around 75 kg. His SGPT is around 60 and he needs to reduce it to reach normalcy as soon as possible as this is proving a hindrance in joining the company of his choice. He does not drink or smoke and has been on a fairly fat and oil free diet for the last month. He has consumed no non vegetarian food either in the past month. Is there any medicine that could help him? | Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease.advice for fatty liver:- abstinence from "Alcohol" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages- decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat- green vegetables should be ingested daily- use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- reduce weight if overweight/obese-"recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks" and/or ultrasound.any further questions are welcomed.hope to answer your concern.wish you good health.regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | |
Have tobacco and smoking addiction. Headaches, feeling depressed. Can you suggest anti-depressants?
Hi,I have a habit of chewing gutka and very rarely smoking. however smoking I can quit easily as its very very rarely. but chewing gutka has been a headache to quit. But finally I have reduced to far minimum intake and also planned a date to quit thats y this week. however I need your support on few things, one, what to do with headaches while I stay away from gutka it becomes frequent and really annoying, two, is there any medicines you can prescribe for getting over like anti-depressent, three I have restricted mouth opening, my dentist suggested some gel which he gave me to apply on innerside of the cheeks, however he is not available now and I lost that gels name. can you suggest me that gel if possible? | Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I have gone through your available history. Do you have any symptoms of depression like sadness of mood, disinterest at work or irritability or disturbed sleep etc?? If yes, you should consult psychiatrist for evaluation and depression. If the answer is no, I do not feel any requirement of anti depressant drugs. Withdrawal headache can be tackled with simple analgesic drugs like paracetamol or diclofenac sodium or naproxen sodium. You should consult dentist for getting gel that helps in restricted mouth opening. Thanks. | |
What causes fatty deposit on chest?
Hi, I am an Indian male, 30 years of age, weighing 80kg and height 5'8. I have fatty deposit on my chest (male boobs). When i had gone on a strict workout regime and dropped my weight to 63kg, these became firmer and flat (normal) but now they are again larger and embarrassing. Should i go in for liposuction? | this condition is called gynaecomastia means male breast.it occurs due to variety of causes like liver disease,chronic intake of certain drugs etc,in some cases if you avoid the causative agent it becomes normal.you have to undergo a panel of tests like lft,testosterone levels etc,after that only treatment have to be done | |
Pain centred at belly button, worsens on touching, fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain. Appendicitis?
My seven-year-old son has pain centered at his belly button, which worsens with touch and is all over his abdomen . He has a fever ov 101.8, a sore throat and some, not much coughing. I gave him some pain & fever reducer, and he s trying to sleep. It s 3 am, and he complained of stomach pain yesterday at breakfast (attributed to hunger) and again this pain at bedtime, waking up at 2am. Should I be concerned with appendicitis or another emergency? | Hello and welcome to HCM Thanks for your query Pain abdomen which worsening on touch(tenderness) specially in children’s should always treated as an emergency till properly evaluated by doctor Appendicitis is a swelling (inflammation) of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine. it remain most common causes of acute pain abdomen and emergency surgery Your child should have immediate consultation to GP for physical examination and needful Take care of your child | |
Suggest treatments for bipolar and anxiety
Hello I am 56 yr old female who w tagged as bipolar in my 30's. I have recently switched psychciratrists and altering my meds and a change in and clear up my confusion and anxiety. I just started a new job after 2 years of looking for work and not finding it. Right now I am about to lose this job due to the confusion I obviously have. I need to get my head cleared up and my anxiety under control. Can you help? | Hi,I read your query and can understand your concern. Anxiety is very common in people with bipolar disorder. I would have liked to know how frequent are your manic and depressive episodes. More importantly, you haven't mentioned what medications are you currently on, as it will be difficult to comment as such without that bit of information. In general, you might be needing one of the mood stabilisers like valproate or lithium in adequate dose. To take care of your anxiety, benzodiazepines may have to be added. SSRIs might be needed and indicated if you didnot have any recent manic episodes. You can also start some form of behavioral therapy for relaxation. Doing some relaxation exercise like progressive muscular relaxation will definitely help. Discuss all your issues with your treating psychiatrist.Wishing you a speedy recovery. | |
Q. While doing exercise I feel shortness of breath and sweating. Why?
Hi doctor, My problem started three years back for the first time when I started taking dumbbells for exercise. As I did not know from how much weight should I start, I took 20 kg (10 kg in each hands). Within a week of exercise I felt shortness of breath and so I stopped doing it and visited a doctor. He told me to take ECG and it came out normal, but I had higher pulse rate. When he checked my BP it was also high like 140/90 mmHg. So, he prescribed Nebicard 2.5 one tablet per day in the morning and it brought down my heart rate and BP. Since then I am not able to work hard and when I do something then excessive sweating and higher pulse happens. So, I visited a cardiologist and he asked an echo test. It was taken lying down and he told there is no problem, but I have a bicuspid aortic valve. He told to continue with Nebicard and take echo for every year. But, even today I have symptoms like higher pulse and I can feel the heart beating hard when I touch the chest wall. Also, when I stand up suddenly my heart rate first increases and then decrease low after some seconds and I have sweating. This is accompanied with breathing difficulty. This stops to normal in some one or two minutes and heart rate becomes normal. This is happening to me since three years and still going on. What is wrong with me? Is BAV causing this? What test should I take now? I have done all blood tests, thyroid tests and kidney Doppler, everything were normal too. Please help. | Hi. Thanks for consulting me at this platform. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. I think you need to carry out taking the same medication as this is a mandatory medication. Exercise induced asthma may also cause shortness of breath. Excess sweating is natural and this is also a side effect of almost every medication used for lowering heart rate. It is called postural hypotension, in which you feel sleepy and sometimes weak when standing up from sitting position. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for a chronic gastric pain
Hi doctor. I'm 37 y/o, f. I've been having chronic gastric pain since i was a teenager. It usually occurs when I didn't eat well and when I'm stress. Sometimes the pain worsen after I eat. My stomach also often become gassy. I'm not on any medication. The only way for me to cure this pain is by sleeping. When I wake up often there's no pain. I'm not sure now..if I have gastric pain or stomach cancer? | hi Thanks for asking HCM. You seem to be having hunger pain which is induced by stress. Get a gastroscopy done to rule out any pathology inside your esophagus, stomach or duodenum. Till then avoid hunger,take small frequent meals, take fruits, vegetables and other fibrous diet. Drink lots of water. Avoid aerated drink, tea, coffee and spicy food. You can take antacids during acute phase of pain. You must see a doctor for a proper diagnosis of cause of pain. | |
What causes excessive bruising and bleeding inside the groin area after an angiogram?
My husband had an angiogram done on the 16th. They went in thru the femoral artery. He was told that brusing is normal in the groin/nuts. He is still having some pain where they went in, but is it normal for his nuts to be excessively brusied and painful. Is this something we should call and ask his Dr. about? He has a follow up the 17th of July, but I am sort of wondering that it may he may be bleeding slightly under his skin, and, that it is not brusing but blood under his skin in the nuts. I am leaning towards calling his doctor. There is no lumps/bumps where they did the entry, just some pain and lots of brusing all over his nut sacks. I was not aware this is something you have to pay for to get an answer. Sorry, I am not going to do this, I will just call his doctor tomorrow, I will not be using web md or any other site where you have to pay to get an answer to your question/s Thank You for your time anyway. | Hello, Testis and scrotum contain loose areolar tissue in which an artery or vein injury may lead to bruising spread easily. Same happened here bleeding from the site of angiogram or already clotted blood may spread to testicular area and perineum. Please check once again he is not having any active bleed. Apply pressure at the area of bleed. still not improved please consult your Cardiologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Q. Post chemotherapy, there is remission of RA with pain in joints. Please help.
Hello doctor, RA patient for 13 years and on treatment with Methotrexate, Leflunomide. Then suffered from aplastic anemia and ATG treatment done with partial recovery. Presently on Cyclosporine on the advice of hematologist and HCQS on advice of Rheumatologist. Reti iman chemotherapy was done since then RA was in remission until January 2020. Lab reports show: Creatinine - 1.0 Urea - 39. Uric acid - 4.59. Hemoglobin - 9.7. TLC - 3.26. Platelets -168.0. Now the patient is having typical attacks of RA in various joints like hip, knee, shoulder, and neck, etc., feels lethargic early morning, finger joints are swollen with severe pain. Taking Aceclofenac100 with Paracetamol 325 almost daily, if the pain is less she takes Paracetamol 650. Please advise medication during lockdown. | Hello. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems her arthritis is flaring up again. Eventually, Cyclosporine and HCQs are both very mild when it comes to arthritis management. She may have had a prolonged suppression due to Rituxan injection. At this stage, my suggestion would be to restart Leflunomide. As the TLC (total leukocyte count) count is still low, Methotrexate may not be the best choice. Secondly, she can take injection Kenacort 80 mg (Triamcinolone) intramuscular once a week for two weeks. It will settle the inflammation fast. Thirdly, use minimum pain killers. As they are not a wise option when aplastic anemia is in the background. I hope this helps. | |
Need treatment for back pain.
My back is really hurting when I stand and try and get things done - it is a spot like where the kidney is on the left side. I am a female. Its been doing this for months. Last July my doctor just gave me a sheet of exercises to do but it did no help | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your mother is suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac ). Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get her vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation ( with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk and milk product, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. As per my understanding , you have a tender spot on left side. Many of my patients relieved after applying triamcilone injection locally over the spot.You may consider this after discussing with your treating doctor. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised . I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query | |
What do narrowing of the foramina and right-sided c4 nerve root compression according to an MRI report suggest?
do you get this from an injury? I had a mri scan done to my neck due to exsesive pain I was involved in a motorbike accident three years ago and now the pain is getting worse and bad what is central/paracentral left/foraminal disc osteophyte complex causing marked narrowing of the foramina and possible existing right-sided c4 nerve root compression. there is a mild narrowing of the spinal canal | Hi, There is mild narrowing of your spinal cord canal which can cause nerve compression and severe pain. If symptoms like pain or numbness persist, you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Is regular anesthesia safe during pregnancy?
Hello, I am 5 mos pregnant and I am due to have a wisdom tooth pulled due tp the migraine headaches its been causing me.... I am not getting put to sleep the dentist is just giving me regular anesthesia I want to know will the anesthesia harm the baby??? | Hallow Dear,Any dental issue should not be ignored during pregnancy, particularly infections to avoid further complications. However you seem to have impacted wisdom tooth which needs extraction. Most of the time, this procedure needs to be performed under general anaesthesia. Usually, dental exteactions are considered to be comparatively safer during mid trimester; i.e. between 14 weeks to 28 weeks of pregnancy as during this period, the pregnancy is more stable and the uterus is less irritable. Now you are in the 5th month of pregnancy; i.e. in the second trimester. So if the wisdom tooth needs extraction, this is the most suitable time for its extraction. I hope this helps you to take decision.Dr. Nishikant | |
Suggest remedy for rashes in eye
I HAVE A VERY BAD RASH ALL OVER, ESPECIALLY BOTHERING ME IN MY EYES. IT S AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOME TYPE OF WEED IN MY ROCK GARDEN. I HAVE HYDROXY-ZINE PAM 25 MG I CAN TAKE EVERY 4 HOURS BUT CAN I TAKE IT WITH MUCINEX ALLERGY THAT YOU TAKE EVERY 24 HRS. THE ITCHING IS REALLY BAD. I TAKE WARFARIN EVERY DAY ALSO. | Hello, I have gone through your query. You can take hydroxyzine every 8 hours. This will improve your allergy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
How to cure indigestion with a condition of down s syndrome?
Good day, My 4 year old son who has down syndrome has been passing frequent strong sour smelling stools, especially after he has had some milk for the past three weeks, I have also noticed that his food does not digest properly, what are the possible causes for this, should I consult with his peadiatrician. | hi, as rightly said its because of indigestion. the smelly stools are due to digestion not happening properly. try changing the milk brand as it could be due to milk brand. | |
What could cause sudden onset of palpitations despite all tests being normal?
Hi, I m experiencing palpitations since 4 months. ECG and echo cardiogram normal. Blood pressure found normal. Thyroid and uric acid tests reveal normal results. I even have joint pains. Palpitation is experienced mostly after eating. Please guide.. Can it be due to copper T. I had it inserted since 2.5 years. | u may have palpitations with those normal tests. imp. thing is dx when u are having palpitations either with 24 hr Holter Moniter and or immediate EKG if it lasts long enough to reach ER or ur doctors office. Cooper T does not cause any arrhythmia. | |
What causes joint pains and excess sweating in hands and feet?
my son has been having bad joint pain in his hands. he is 31. he feels cold all the time for the past few weeks. last night his hands & feet were sweating so badly he had to change the sheets. he had chills & weakness really bad too. upset stomach followed. can you give us a clue as to what is going on. | Hi, It looks like infection to the body. There is a need to undergo a blood and urine routine to look out for infection. Meeting up a physician post the blood and urine routine will be helpful for necessary medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes cramping & bowel movements?
My period came on the 3rd of Nov. My friend and I had sex without a condom but he did put one on after 20 min. on the 12th, 13th, or 14. I had some cramping in my lower abdomen on the left side I had a bowel movement and the pain increased. Then I had sharp cramping again on and off and lower back pain. what could this be a sign of? | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the cramping might not be related to pregnancy.Usually the symptoms of pregnancy like nausea,vomitings,increased urination,sore breasts start 2 weeks after missed period.And the first sign of pregnancy is missed period.I suggest you to do a urine pregnancy test if the period is missed..The test needs to be done a week after missed period for accurate results.The cramps and bowel movement can be due to stomach infection.Avoid spicy and oily diet.Take plenty of fluids upto 3 litre per day and electrol powder.If the infection persists you might need a antibiotics course.So relax.Best regards... | |
Ultrasound says chronic cholecytitis with cholelithiasis, contracted gallbaldder. Taking Udilib, Sarbiline. Suggestions ?
hello doc, gud monning, kindly inform in my ultrasound report IMPRESSION ;-CHRONIC CHOLECYTITIS WITH CHOLELITHIASIS GALL BLADDER IS CONTRACED WITH MULTIPLE CALCULAI IN LUMEN. CBD IS NORMAL KINDLY IN INFORM I AM USING - -- UDILIB300-BD --SARBILINE-BD -ISHOBGOL-BD - PANTACID -EMPTY STOMCH IN THE MORNING KINDLY SUGGEST ME WHAT SHOULD REMOVE THE GALL BLADER. OR CARE WITH THE ABOVE DIAGNOSE. | Hi, welcome to HCM, Firstly, the disease you are suffering from is presence of multiple stone in the gall bladder. It causes contraction of the gall bladder and inflammation. So, the treatment of these diseases are to remove the stone. Drugs like udiliv seem to dilute the stone but it is a long term procedure and till then you have to suffer. In my opinion, just consult with a general surgeon for surgical removal of gall bladder as early as possible. Regards. | |
Q. Please suggest medicine for amebiasis.
Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old male suffering from chronic amebiasis for the past two to three years. I had tried Flagyl (Metronidazole ), Fasigyn (Tinidazole ), Ciplox-TZ, Oflox-OZ, Bandy and many other ayurveda medicines. But, nothing seems improved. So, could you provide any other drug? Please suggest medicine to be used for amebiasis. I have taken the above medicines for the past one year. | Hello. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a medical gastroenterologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for sores on buttocks with terminal liver cancer
My father has terminal liver cancer, and he is receiving Hospice services. Iwas worried about a sore on his right buttocks. I had the hospice nurse check it, and thankfully she did not feel that it was pressure sore, but a blister that I has broken open. The sore is painful when he sits down, and the ointment and bandages don't seem to be helping. the bandages and ointment come off easily because it is on the inner part of the cheek. It constantly gets wet or dirty when he goes to the bathroom. He is also wearing depends which doesn't help. It is now red in the center and the edges are raised and white/yellowish and appears to be slothing off according to the nurse. Is there anything I can do to help alleviate the pain or to help pad the area? Also, is there anything that would expedite the healing process? | Hi Welcome to HCMI have gone through your query regarding sores on buttocks with terminal liver cancer of your father . It is a matter of concern .Liver flushes and special nutrients may be required to deal with these microbes and parasites. But the fact is that many natural cancer treatments do very well without dealing with these special microbes. But the patient should be aware of these issues.By getting rid of the microbes in the organs, plus doing the normal cancer treatments, the balance (i.e. a strong immune system and a low number of cancer cells) is restored enough to keep the cancer from coming back. The patient is cured because their immune system has been fixed and the number of cancer cells (by using special protocols) has been reduced!! The cancer will not come back as long as the patient watches their diet and immunity .To try ,IT IS NEVER TOO LATEI really want to help you by suggesting a few remedies --1. clean the sore , with cotton ball dipped in Homeopathic Calendula Q , 1/2 spoon ,mix half cup water . Pat dry and apply SEVERAL TIMES , a day ,Caledula Ointment liberlly on the sore and cover with cotton and band aid - avalaible on Homeopathic store . Apply aloe vera jelly , at night . Give him Aloe vera juice 30 ml in the morning . If he is weak ,give 20 ml ,to start withOrally give him turmeric a level t spoon with a hot cup of milk at bed time . It kills bacteia on mass basis Lemon juice with water before all meals Meals should be nutritious contaning all essential nutrients mosly in natural form also give ginger ,garlic , onion raw veges and fuits Give him mixture of extract of lemon ginger , garlic , vinegar of coconut water,.bark of mooringa tree and honey . give him 25 ml with same amount of water twice a day for 4-5 days , and give pure mixture30 ml for next 25 days Increase antioxidents in his body . Prepare with fresh inredients , a jug and store in fridge .Constipation should be adressed regularly . Make him do some exercises ,walk ,deep breathing to detoxify the system and strengthening the immunity. Don't let him think about his illness much . let him do some meditation , sing , listen to any music . induce positive thinking . Worry ,anxiety ,anger should be avoided as they hamper the progress of healing Never give up hope . Magnet treatment also has helped patients to accelerate recovery , If you have any Magnato Therapist around Get him this treatment also , side by side .Or you arrange 2 SUM Magne | |
What causes left-sided numbness in the hand and arm?
I am frequently getting the sensation in my left hand and arm that it is falling asleep . This happens various times during the day. It started about two months ago. Is this a blood circulation issue? I had two stents put in my LAD three years ago. | Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern It looks like this is a central nervous system problem ( head and neck) may or may not be related with blood circulation.i think you should do MRI of the head and neck and see the neurologist specialist.I wish you quick recovery Dr. Selmani | |
Q. Can I smoke cigarette or weed within four days of tonsil removal?
Hello doctor, I got my tonsils removed four days ago. I wanted to know if it is okay to smoke one cigarette and some weed. | Hi, Welcome to iciniq.com. No, you should not. It is just four days and healing takes at least 15 days. The area where the tonsils were there has to regrow the mucus lining and the lining should start functioning normally after a few days of growing. If you smoke cigarettes or weed the smoke will directly get adsorbed on the raw area making it vulnerable to bleeding, infection, pain, edema, swelling, and impaired healing. Smoke and weed will deposit soot and carbon particles which will delay healing and act as a nidus for infection. I strongly ask you to desist from doing those two and eat and drink healthy foods for a month until you are completely fine. Take abundant fluids. Take all the medicines prescribed by the doctor and follow up with him as per his instructions. Do ping me if you need any support. | |
Suggest treatment for hand and neck pain
Hi Doctor, my dad has a hand and neck pain. He cannot raise the hand beyond the shoulder. If strained, by doing gardening, driving the van and stuff the pain becomes intensive. It has been like this for about 6 -7 months. How can this be cured? Thank you, Kitty | Hello, I think you should start providing the exercises for the upper limb. Like lying down in the mat and trying to do all the 4 movement's of the shoulder like flexion, abduction and extension in positions like supine, side lying and prone. This method is called the gravity eliminated method. Post this you can try with gravity resisted position and post this try with resistance. Change the exercises to standing and later if needed take the help of a physiotherapist who can guide if any shoulder mobilization is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Chances of getting pregnant if fingered the vagina with possibilities of sperm in the fingers?
I did not have sex with my gf..i just fingered her and i am worried if there ws some sperm on my finger..i had masturbated about 4 hrs back and the sperm was on my penis which i had touched before fingering her...is there any chances of her getting pregnant?..she had her menstrual cycle last month on 29 december n all this happened on 16 january..please help me | Hi,I have read your query.There is no chance of pregnancy by such act. You need not to worry. After vaginal stimulation next menstrual cycle usually appears late than previous cycle periods.I hope you have get your answer.Thanks. | |
Will taking Lamictal help cure epilepsy?
Hi,I know this is not the best idea but, for better or worse, it is happening.I was diagnosed with epilepsy about 10 months ago. It was only one episode , but the doc had me do 2 EEG s and one of them turned up positive. I was prescribed Lamictal (lamoTRIgine) and take it twice daily. I know that it is not a particularly good idea, but I am going to be drinking fairly heavily later this week. Besides obviously making sure I m hydrated and taking my pills as normal, are there any other ways I can help prevent a negative situation (aka a seizure)? | if you had one episode of seizure and your EEG shoed some abnormality, then its ok to start antiepileptic. Also its good for you that your seizure not recur after 1st episode. Did you underwent MRI Brain/NCCT Head also? was there some finding?you need to take antiepileptic medicine regularyand should stop alcohol because alcohol can lower down seizure threshold in the body. | |
Is prostate biopsy painful?
Male 46 year old. My PSA has increased from 2.45 to 2.9 over last 2-3 years. Urologist wants to do a biopsy and I have it scheduled. The potential for pain has me freaked out but he said asking for a general anesthitic (like a colonoscopy) is kind of like killing a fly with a cannon. How much pain can I expect and if this does not detect any cancer or tumors, am I right back where I started? | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. no,this is not painful and also it can be done under general anashesia but most people can handle with this procedure under local anasthesia. you may feel small degree of pain few days after and thats all.Wish you good health. Regards | |
Suggest treatment for rashes and marks on upper lip
Hiii Doctor I am 22 year old girl with very sensitive skin from India. Recently I have bought a new eplilator. Last night I was using epilator on my upper lips area. But as I started to roll it over my upper lips , that area became red and swell up. After that I applied Ice to reduce the redness. Next morning when I woke up I found rashes and few marks on my upper lips. I am really very worried Please assist me | Hi, If the eplilator has sharp edges and is pulling hairs traumatically then this kind of inflammation can occur. Also if there was any lubricant or oil present over the tips for smooth movement then it can also be a cause. Do not worry continue to ice the upper lips and apply calamine lotion. It will get better gradually. Do not scratch the area with nails as it can continue to worsen. If the similar reaction occurs repeatedly, better do not use it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes fever?
Hello, I'm 16 years old. At the start of the year I started getting a fever and like all my energy was gone and I was having chills etc but it faded away in a few days. Then about a week later it started again and faded away and then I started getting a sore throat as well. Then a few weeks later it came back and I had nausea, a very very sore throat, I couldn't keep anything down for days and I threw up blood once. I had a fever every night that week of around 30-40 deg. After that I had a nose bleed, but then it all faded away ..and now the other day I got sick again! Fever, and I was so so tired. None of this is contagious as no one around me has got it. | Hello!I really appreciate your concern. There are certain possibilities about your fever. It may be due to untreated malaria if malaria is prevalent in your area. It may be due to bacterial sore throat which is relapsing when your immunity is down.If person come to my clinic with similar complaints I would advise him some blood test like complete blood count with malaria parasite testing. Further management depends upon it.Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. Best Regards.Dr. Manan | |
Fluid around heart discovered after having kidneys checked. Have hydronephrosis. Further?
I went in to have my kidneys checked after delivery and the Ct discovered I have fluid around my heart . Why is this? I am scared to death something is really wrong with me. I have hydronephrosis during pregnancy and kidney stones . This is why I had the ct. I got the call saying that was all fine but now I have the fluid around my heart. I am afraid of having cancer or something serious. What could be causing this? | Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.This is not cancer but this is not normal too. It is not dangerous if there is minor amount of fluid in pericard but sometimes it can indicate pericarditis and other heart disorders so it should be checked up frequently. Wish you good health. Regards | |
How to treat the severe pain caused by herniated discs in neck and lower back without surgery?
2 herniated disks one in neck one in lower back. Neck causing pain down arms and nerve pain, numbness, and tingling. The lower back causing sciatica. My Dr. Are not treating my pain at all. Te surgeon just wants to do surgery on my neck. My GP gave me amitriptline for night does not help also had me try tramadol which was horrible and gave me oxycodone. 5mgs and only a few. The oxycodone helped me a little but I don't believe it's strong enough. I don't want to come off as pining for medication but I'm in so much pain I feel like I'm being mistreated. I'm 25 year old female and I would say my pain is a 9 on a scale of 1-10. Will take any advice much appreciated. Thank you | Hi,Herniated disc is causing nerve compression leading to pain. Treatment depends upon the level of compression. Level 1 and 2 do not require surgery usually. But surgery is must for level 3 compression. MRI of the affected spine will be needed if not done yet. Analgesics are usually not effective in these cases. In my patients i prescribe pregabalin with vit B12 for pain relief with physiotherapy for level 1 and 2 compression. Start sleeping on Ortho mattress and avoid bending forward.Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. | |
How to treat a root canal?
Had abscess tooth about month ago for 2nd time, dentist advised meds and then root canal again. Has been one month since root canal, swelling is back, same as always everytime under the eye. The nerve in my mouth is sore but not the capped tooth. Should I see same again or does this sound like medical doctor needed. Tooth is a cap if that matters. Tooth has never hurt, but swelling always appeared later. | Hi..Thanks for the query..It looks like you have re- infection below the root tips of your root canal treated tooth and due to Infection and pus formation there is swelling..The other cause can be decay in adjacent tooth that might have become non vital causing Periapical abscess..As the nerve inside the root canal treated tooth is already removed during root canal treatment therefore you do not have pain in the tooth..So my suggestion is to further get it confirmed by an x ray of the tooth that is already treated and along with it the teeth next to it should also be covered under x ray..If there is Infection in root canal treated tooth then first of all a script of antibiotics like Augmentin will be advised to see if the infection resolves..If it still does not resolve then extraction should be done as tooth is already root canal treated twice..If any adjacent tooth is decayed then rot canal treatment is advisable..Hope this helps..Regards.. | |
What could chronic radiating chest pain indicate, have had Pleurisy and hypertension?
Hello. I'm female, age 51. overweight, on lisinopril for high blood pressure (which is under control, on the medication). For the last several months, I feel pressure in my upper chest, on the left side, a bit below the collarbone. When I press on the area (the ribs), it increases the pain. There are times when it does not hurt at all. It's not a sharp pain, but rather a dull pain that radiates out to about the size of a small plate. When I push on the right side, it does not produce pain at all, so this is only on the left size. I'm assuming that since this has been going on for months and I'm still here, that it's not cardiac related. But what could it be? I've had pleurisy in the past, but that pain was located more in the center/breastbone area. Thank you!! :) | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your pain is increased by applying pressure on that area. This is characteristic feature of musculoskeletal pain. So better to apply warm water pad on affected site. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid pressing of that area. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. You will mostly improve with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. Should I take Rituximab for neuropathy?
Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I am suffering from a neurological disease and due to this I am getting weak day by day. My toes are gone almost numb since last two years and the same things are now happening with the upper limbs. I had this disease from childhood, but in a progressive state. So, with time my health degraded constantly. It started affecting my lower limbs. Now, I cannot even walk or stand properly. Now, it started affecting my upper limb as well. I cannot lift heavy objects due to weakness in grip and cannot do any manipulation by fingers quickly such as typing, writing, etc. I have been treated in various hospitals since my childhood. Currently, it was predicted as vasculitis neuropathy and getting treatment accordingly. I have gone through various treatments till now, but unfortunately nothing worked. Now, my doctor suggested me an injection called Rituximab, which can possibly stop the growth of this disease. The two dosages of this injection are quite expensive and due to this we are worried that how much safer is this injection to me. Hence, I thought that I should take an opinion from you before taking this injection. Could you please suggest me your opinion by looking at my attached reports, Is there any possibility to cure this rare disease or at least to stop the growth of this disease? Should I go for this Rituximab injection? I know, it would be a challenging task, but please spend some time and share your thoughts. I have attached my reports, prescription and life history from childhood. Any suggestions would be really helpful to save my life. | Hi. I am here to help you. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you for your excellent narration and detailed documentation of the prescriptions and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which has enabled me to have a good understanding. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
What causes popping in rib?
I was laying on my left side in bed when i felt a little pop under my rib or some sort of scary movement. I felt around it and it felt okay, the next night i felt the same movement again so I slept on my right side. Now that I have pushed under my rib on my right side I am feeling the little pop when i push down with about two fingers lightly, what is this? | HiHope this msg finds you in good health.I have gone thru ur msg & understand ur concern. its due to catilage movement occuring due to wrak cartilage or lax ligaments Feel free to ask me a FOLLOW UP QUERY anytime.Take care.God bless. Please click "THANKS" | |
Q. I am allergic to cold air. How can I get it treated?
Hello doctor,I have cold air allergy problem. I cannot stay in an AC environment, like airport, theaters, restaurant, buses, even if I cover my mouth and ear. If I wait for a few hours, I get a cough and feel unwell. If I stay more, then I get a headache. I have been taking medicines which includes Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2 mg), Paracetamol(500 mg), Phenylephrine (10 mg) which giving little relief but not that much. Is there any way like a special mask or any medicines which can allow me in such places temporary? This is causing me big trouble when I go out for a journey. Apart from that, I have cold drinks and food allergy too. I get a cough, but I can prevent it by not having them. | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What do precisely your symptoms are? Do you have any nasal problem or breathing trouble, any wheezing? Do you get the same sign when you get exposed to smoke or dust? Since when are you having the symptoms. Have you taken any inhalers and if so have you found relief? | |
I have a small bump on my penis. What could be the reason?
Hi Im15 and my penis has small bumps (a bit like pimples ) all over it and i can t pull my foreskin back fully. It is attached to the penis on one side. Is this bad? | hi, this is called as paraphimosis & please dont try to pull it back forcefully if u cannot do it easily. approach to a doctor preferably a pediatric surgeon or any surgeon as soon as you can else it might swell up and be more troublesome. | |
What could brown particles in urine after ejaculation indicate?
36 year old male. Hours after ejaculation I have brown particles in my urine. I have seen a urologist and had a CT scan and an x-ray and they found nothing, went back for a cystoctomy to scope the inside of my bladder and found nothing unusual. I did find out after the x-ray and CT scan that I only have one kidney; I never knew that. I have no abdominal or back pain, nor do I have pain during urination, I only know that something came out when I look into the toilet. I called my urologist after this happened again, I acquired a sample to bring in, they told me its probably a blood clot and not to worry about it and not to bring in the sample. I also have a hydrocele/vericocele on my right spermatic chord. | HelloThanks for query .Based on your statement that you have posted the brown particle that you have passed in urine hours after ejaculating is likely to be a blood clot mixed with urine which gets turned up into brown colour .In majority of cases this blood clots originates from a small superficial surface of prostate and gets sealed off itself immediately that causes a tiny blood clot to appear either in semen or urine passes after ejaculation .Since this is single episode and all the tests like C.T scan,X-ray and Cystoscopy did not reveal any pathological lesion you should not worry about it .If you have pain or discomfort due to Varicocele that you have on Rt side use scrotal support .This will prevent sagging of testicles and give relief from pain or discomfort .Dr.Patil. | |
What causes testicles to stick to inner thighs?
Hi,my scortium/testicles are sticking to my inner thighs and it is very irritating and i need to every often pull/adjust my scortium/testicle to get comfort.i am already using Mycoderm-c powder but there is no use.kindly can u tell the better solution for my problem? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Commonly sticking of scrotum to thighs may be due to sweating or eczema with exudation or wet clothes etc. Keep the area dry , avoid tight clothes, use tablet Fluconazole once a week five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate
dr, i am 48 year old last 3yrs.uses the pexep cr 12.5 today dr. change the tabs .nexito 10 presently slightly my heart beat is abnormal some cause in the mating (ofter relese)heart beat is high and normat approx 10 or 12 days pl. advise me | Hello, I would like to tell you that your rapid rate is because of the anxiety factor which is why you are being prescribed with Nexito. It’s recommended for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and do meditation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist | |
Q. Kindly help me to understand my STD report.
Hello doctor, Please help me to understand my STD results. HSV 1 IgG, Type spec 31.10. HSV 2 IgG, Type spec. | Hello. I read your query and understand your concerns. The available test report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) indicates positive for herpes simplex virus test positive. However, I must clarify that the unit is not provided and if the unit is provided the answer can change. I request you to attach the test report if possible. I hope this helps. | |
What causes a pinching feel and pain at the center of the heart?
i am 38 years old, weight is 74 kgs and height is 5.9 and there is no previous medical history. I am feeling some kind of pain in the center of the heart like someone pinching or touching with finger and sometimes heart area becomes hard. I had been to doctor for checkup and told me that its a gastric problem but still to make sure i had been for ECG and report was excellent. I use lemon, orange juices and milk frequently. does it produce acidity? | Hi! I had gone through your question and I understand your concern.Yes lemon , Orange juice and fatty milk is not good for your stomach problem.Lemon and Orange juice have acid in it , fatty milk has a lot of fat and it's heavy for your stomach .Also if I were your treating doctor I would give your some advise :-Avoid alcohol , caffeine ,fatty food ,spicy food ,fried food you can drink milk but with low day in it ( less than 1.5%)-Use boil vegetables (bananas , yogurt ,broccoli, white rice , youghurt -Use plenty of water (2-3l per day).- You can consume juice but diluated juice If you can't manage the pain with diet, you can start the medication to low the stomach acid ( such as Omeprazol .For that you have to decide with your local doctor Wish you good health Thank you for using HCM . | |
I get severe pain in the finishing stage while passing urine Hi I am 31 yrs old and I get severe pain in the finishing stage while passing urine I am a diabetic from 3 yrs and i take a tablet everyday Is it a kidney problem I take daonil M tablet as I am a type 2 diabetic. I am on medication from 3 yrs. I experience pain in the finishing stage while passing urine. Please advise. | Pain in finishing phase is not very much indicative of kidney problem but indicates urinary tract infection. In Ayurveda we recommend gokshur guggul 2 bd. and advice to have lot of water. In addition to this you can add sy. uralka 2 tsf bd. dr_patients@hotmail.com | |
What causes increased BP in evenings?
i read some where that the body decreases in production of a certian chemical which may cause increase in blood pressure in the evening? Do you know what it is...or can you tell me what may cause increase in blood pressure in the evening? Even on bld pressure meds my bld pressure sky rockets at night. | hi XXXXXXX if u have increased BP in evening that is not normal but u should b sure about it n to b sure u have to do few things- is you BP machine is working fine- have you not done any physical exertion before checking ur BP- you don't have fever now if everything told above all are not with u and ur BP is high in the evening then u have to compare it with the morning BP n do it in a routine n make flow chart with time n dateincreased BP in evening can be due to-kidney disease -diabetes - nervous system problems - thyroid problems- cardiovascular disease n other contributing factors are:-night duties- tobacco/ caffeine use-stress- anxiety | |
Knee replacement. Have nausea, hives, neurological side effects. Is it due to Clindamycin?
Could just 300mg Clindamycin taken prior to dental work necessary d/t bilateral knee replacements. I didn t realize it was same as Cleocin and previously I had giant hives after taking Cleocin. I am on Coumadin. I developed nausea, neurological side effects, and a rash that started with small red bumps which spread out like hives, but barely itched, then turned purple and then a grayish color. Need to differentiate between Coumadin purpera and reaction to the Clindamycin. The rash did not start for about six days. My doctor ordered a CBC but no results back yet. (I did not know there was a charge. I m not able to pay Sorry) | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. It could be due to drug reaction or an allergic response. In this case i would suggest you to visit a dermatologist and get your self examined for your allergic reactions. meanwhile you can discontinue the drug. also you can visit your dentist for changing your antibiotic. Hope it helps. thanks | |
What causes pain in the heels?
I started to feel pain in my left heel earlier this afternoon. I little numbness up my leg. The pain has gotten worse. Haven t had time to rest it yet. Felt a slight pain begin in my right heel begin but has subsided since. I ran 4 miles yesterday with no problems. Any ideas as to what it could be? | Hello, It could be due to conditions like plantar fasciitis. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. In that case, steroid injection to foot might be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Does chronic Kidney disease cause diarrhea?
Yes, recently I have had pains on my side and back. I am 54 years old, have high blood presure under control and diagnosed with chronic Kidney disease. Recently from time to time I have had almost all liquid diahreah, especially when stressed. What should I do?I will see my Doctor on this...thanks anyway. | Hello and welcome to HCM.Your concern is understandable. As an Urologist, let me advise you, that with CKD(Chronic Kidney Disease), you're prone to electrolyte (salt and potassium), changes with diarrhoea. The kidney function tests, like blood creatinine, and urea with electrolytes need to be checked, and corrected according to changes seen. An Ultrasound scan of the abdomen may be advised, if needed.You may need admission after an examination.You should be careful to avoid potassium rich diets,like fresh fruits,coconut water, and adding table salt.Take fluid intake slightly more than urine output.You may contact me by name, with reports ,for expert opinion. | |
Can prolonged use of Enterogermina along with Versidep cause any unseen problems?
I have IBS and suffer from urgent evacuation after having tea or soft drinks. Have been on Duspatalin Retard 200 mg for many years but not much relief. Now on Enterogermina for three weeks along with Versidep. Have also taken two tabs of Secnil Forte and Zintel each. Enterogermina and Versidep giving some relief. But should I continue it for a long time? | Hello, Enterogermina is a probiotic. It can be taken to regulate the intestinal bacterial flora. It can be taken as long as you have the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. There is no evidence-based studies that it can cause severe side effects if taken for a long time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
How can palpitations and shortness of breath be treated?
Upon waking up in the morning, before my head is off the pillow, I notice my heart is beating fast, hands are shaking, inside of my body feels like its shaking, and sort of out of breath. I feel scared, nervous and struggling with an appetite. I take no medications as I have no health insurance. Trying to control this with melatonin. | Hi, Morning symptoms of fast heart beat, shaking hand could be due to low glucose in body, empty stomach may the cause, second it can be due to anxiety if this is not the hypoglycemia, third it can be due to cardiac elements, what ever may be the cause such symptoms really demands the cardiac evaluation, EKG is must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtar Husain | |
What is the treatment for bleeding from teeth?
I use to abuse a drug not too long ago. (I'm clean now) And my teeth are always bleeding and sometimes sore. Everytime I brush my teeth, they bleed A LOT! This happeened twice in two spots: I'd get these little blood blister typer things between a pair of my teeth. What could this be? | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The bleeding could be because of the gum infection or tooth infection like pulp polyp. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene by using proper brushing technique and mouth wash. If it is tooth infection then get the tooth restored with RCT. I hope my answer will help you. Take care |
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