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Suggest possible treatment for lactogen allergy
Hi Doc , My 6 months baby is having Lactogen allergy . we cheched her stool when she was suffering from loose stools . our doctor started zerolac i.e.soya milk for her . but still she is passing loose stools on/off. what should be the diet for her ?and what is the ne... | Hi...I went through the history points you have provided - I was expecting that there should have been a history of cow's milk and formula feed (this too contains cow's milk protein) given to the baby. I feel that your baby is having cow's milk protein allergy. Unusually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 yea... | |
What causes itchy rashes in a 20 month baby?
Hi, My daughter is 20 months old. She has had a rash for nearing 4 weeks, first diagnosed as ecezma then an allergy but rash is still there and nothing seems to be working. The rash is like pin prick red dots, becomes itchy and then raises slightly. She is currently teeting... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consul... | |
How can possible fracture shown on CT scan be confirmed?
I had a MVA in 4/2010. The ER report says possible fracture of C5 by CT scan. I finally had an MRI this march and there is a dark line that lloks like a break in the vertabrae on the MR image. Could that be a fracture that cas seen on the CT scan in ER?? | Hello, As you had a past history of C5 fracture. What are the symptoms you are having is the first thing to be noted. Based on that we can help assist what can be the measures taken. Usually, the fracture would have healed by now and there might be some healed scar present which might have been noted in the CT scan and... | |
What does remission in a cervical stage 2B cancer patient indicate?
I had cervical cancer Stage 2B in 2008. I m now considered in remission even though last years PAP my doctor said came back abnormal. He said that as long as my cell count was below 32 I would still be considered in remission. I m confused. Do I have ... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.It is difficult to tell what your doctors are referring to as remission. What treatment options were yo offered after the diagnosis of this cancer? Also, what were the immediate controls after the treatment. Are the counts still same or are they increasing? If they are still same... | |
Q. Why is there still bleeding after 12 days of taking Mefigest pills for abortion?
Hi doctor, My wife used Mefigest pills for the abortion of one-month pregnancy but she is still bleeding up to 12 days and I am not with her right now to take her to a doctor. Which medicine or precaution will help her? Please reply. | Hi. If she is bleeding moderately after 12 days, she needs to and see a Gynaecologist and get an ultrasound to see if there are any products of conception left behind inside the uterus. If there are, then she needs to undergo a dilatation and curettage which is a minor surgical procedure to empty the uterus. If the pro... | |
What causes sharp pain in the upper ribs while having severe cough and rhinitis?
I have been experiencing a bad cough and rhinitis. My latest symptoms today is a sharp pain in my upper ribs front side of my body. Hard to breath in deeply. Was at doctor last week no pneumonia lung were clear. I saw something on pleuris... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, this indicates possible underlying bronchi irritation from respiratory infection as the pain is exacerbated via deep breath, which is quite common with normal x-ray chest. * I recommend to go ... | |
Is montelukast safe for children?
My son is 3.5 years old. He had coughing with phlegm. We met two pediatrician on two different occasion. First doc. prescribed only Ascoril-LS for 7 days. During those 7 days coughing was reduced but not completely removed. After that we met another doc. who gave azithromycin 5ml, onc... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, and I would like to say that Montelucast is safe for the pediatric patients, there is no particular way of increasing the immune system in pediatric age group because this could increase with the balance diet, and taking care of hygiene, hope this helps. | |
Q. What can be done for bleeding and pus discharge from toenail?
Hi doctor, I have toenail problem. I had bleeding and pus formation. I consulted a doctor and she had prescribed the following treatment. Tablet Novamox CV 625 three times a day for five days. Apply T-bact ointment twice a day. After taking the above tre... | Hi. How did this start? Did you have trauma to the nail? Is it painful? Is it only one to nail? How many times it has bled? You have mentioned there was pus, was it greenish? Or just frank white pus? Does it smell bad? Your other toenails appear yellow (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are you using any... | |
Have bald spot, heart problems, brown spot on face, leg and arm, have lupus. Suggest?
I have lupes for about 15 yrs now and have a couple of large bald spot and now my doctor tell me I have a heart problem now and I have very high cholesterol to high and low vitamin d and I have the brown spot in my face and leg and o... | lupus may be in remission, but it does not really go away. heart disease and cholesterol is now a growing problem in people with connective tissue diseases so they need to be treated properly. | |
How to control shivering when having typhoid?
i have typoid fever and feel always shivering how to controle i have been prescribed ciprofloaxin 500 mg tab daily morning and evening and paracetamol and ceftriaxone iv 2 times daily for 5 days, even after 2days of treatment still i am suffering fromshivering, Plz advise... | Hello, Welcome to HCM,Fever and chills are the protective mechanism of the body towards the infection in the body.Body will respond to the infection by releasing the mediators. As you are confirmed to have typhoid for which your doctor has advised the medications. As you are getting shivering even after the treatment. ... | |
How can neurofibromatosis and bed wetting be managed?
Hello I am a 48 year old female with an extensive medical history ie NF 1. I have defuse nerve root thickening all down my spine from it. I also have many other medical problems stemming from NF. I suffer from +depression and anxiety. The problem is that I wet my p... | Thanks for your question dear friend your skin problem you should have consult with dermatologist and urine problem and memory loss you should have brain ct plain to rule out hdrocephalus | |
Suggest treatment for soreness in the wrist
hello recently I was working on a car when I noticed I was bleeding from my knuckle. I noticed a little skin hanging and didn t think much of it. It was friday today my knuckle is hard to move and my wrist is sore and a little numb is there anything I should be concerned abo... | Hello, The no movement in the joints of the hand and swelling is a protective mechanism of the body. Firstly clean the wound with spirit or iodine. Apply bandage. Use icing to reduce the swelling. There is nothing major seen. Need not to worry. It will be fine in 2-3 days of time maximum. Hope I have answered your quer... | |
What could chest pain with high cholesterol suggest?
HELLO. I HAVE A HISTORY OF A BILATERAL PE. I WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR IT LAST YEAR IN JULY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING CHEST PAINS SINCE. I WENT TO A CARDIOLOGIST, BUT HE DIDN T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. RECENTLY I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL. IVE BEEN HAVING MORE CHEST PA... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are at high risk for heart disease so better to rule out this first. Risk factors in your case are1. High cholesterol2. Past history of pulmonary embolism. 3. Constant chest pain.So get done 2D ECHO and TMT (Trade Mill Test) to rule out cardiac cause.If these are normal... | |
Semen analysis done for volume, sperm motility, non-motile, sperm count, WBC. Is this result normal?
i am 30 years old and i make semen analysis and i found the test result as the following : Vloume : 3.0 ml Color : Milky Liquefaction : 60 minutes PH : 8.0 Sperm motility : Active :40% Sluggishly:20% Non-Motile:40% Spe... | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts and reports of your semen analysis that you have posted I can say that all the parameters of semen are within normal acceptable range of WHO standards except the the presence of 4-6 WBC which suggest infection either in Seminal vesicle or Prostate .Please take broad spectru... | |
Q. What foods to avoid during ear problem?
Hello doctor, I am 21. I have a problem of pus discharge from my right ear, right from childhood. I have been told that there is a perforation and it needs to be closed by a surgery. Recently, I had severe pain as well along with the pus. The usage of buds to clean was the re... | Hello. The perforation has to be closed using tympanoplasty surgery. Otherwise, the perforation may become unsafe with loss of ossicles and more complex surgeries may be required for its correction. Chances are there for the development of cholesteatoma which can invade and destroy bone and spread to surrounding struct... | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain during night
I have acid reflux disease and am on meds for it. I have been getting a pain in my chest at night mostly where it feels like someone is trying to push their fist through my chest. This just started in the last couple of weeks. I try to relieve the pain by taking gaviscon a... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac cause for your chest discomfort.Because night time chest problems are commonly seen heart disease.So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause.You are mostly having chest discomfort ... | |
Dialysis is recommended at what levels ofceratinine?
At what level of creatinine will dialysis be recommended. Patient is 66yrs with hypertension and history of mild stroke. Creatnine level was 1.7 in Nov 2011 and is 1.9 now. also will daily ecosprin usage adversely affect the kidneys further? thanks, | Hi,I appreciate your concern for kidney health.Let me inform you that one should not base the decision to do dialysis solely on the creatinine levels.One should take into consideration clinical condition,any other coexisting disease, blood levels of other substances as well.Having said that,what some of us roughly foll... | |
Are small red dots on the gums a concern?
Hi, on the top of my left gum I have developed a couple of extremely small red dots/holes as if it was a rash. I brush my teeth 2-3 times a day and floss when ever I can. I also have gotten braces recently. Which I'm not sure if it effects anything. The gums don't seem inflame... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that a couple of small dots or holes over the gum seems to be infection or injury to the area that can be caused due to the braces while can also be due to trauma caused by toothbrush or any h... | |
What can cause prickly sensation on the base of the thumb and left leg?
From time to time I have a prickly sensation running from the Base of my LH Thumb to its tip. Similarly, from time to time I have an intermittent Prickly feeling running down my Left Leg to the Arch & Sole of my Left Foot. I had a Triple By Pass i... | Hello, I have studied your case. I think you are most probably having a vitamin B12 deficiency. It can cause such a pricking sensation. I would recommend you get your B12 level check. Also, check if your blood sugar and thyroid are normal because both can cause such altered sensation. I hope these medicines will be hel... | |
Suggest remedy for fluttering of heart,pain in throat and nerve chills
My heart has been fluttering, and kinda feeling like a water balloon, the center of my neck from the inside has been getting a gradual pain, that last for a few mins and goes away and I have been having this cold chill that seems to run from the i... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because arrhythmia can cause Fluttering sensations, neck pain, dizziness etc. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo... | |
What are the symptoms of wisdom tooth and how to get rid of pain ?
Hi. I have a right sided jaw pain that started yesterday. I am unsure as to what the cause may be since no trauma has occurred and I don't participate in any excessive chewing. Talking doesn't cause any pain, but the pain is worsened when I eat. Could ... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the pain could be because of the tooth infection arisng from the molar tooth or wisdom tooth..consult a oral physician and take a radiograph of the affected tooth to rule out the pathology associated with it..till then you can take a course of antibiotic and analge... | |
What causes peeling in tip of penis?
the tip of my penis is peeling and if i pull the dry skin off it hurts very bad also it itches so very bad inside of the penis to the point that i want to rip it off. i have had this problem for over a month and doctors do not know the cause or the problem even took samples to send... | Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. You are most probably wrong that the doctors do not know the cause of your problem. If the doctors do not know the reason, wait and work with them. They will come up with a treatment for you with which you will be alright. Atleast they will refer you to a sp... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Suggest remedy for sore shoulder muscles
Hi, my husband has sore shoulder muscles after being off of work for a few month s, he recently went back and for a few day s had to do work that requires using his upper shoulder muscles, he normally drives forklift and will be returning to that Monday. Can he take this drug f... | Respected sir/ madam, I have understood your concern, see pain in shoulder joint is due to injury at it as you mentioned. pain may be due to muscular tightness, inflammation in muscles and tendons, or in capsular strains may arise. drugs can be taken to minimise pain in shoulder, but more power ful ways are available f... | |
What causes persistent pain in the right testicle?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Off and on Right Testicle Pain for the last 12 Years. brought on mainly by Coffee,Wine and Chocolate. Coffe consumption very little 1 to 2 cups a day at the most.Had radical Prostatectomy... | Hello, Testicular pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include trauma, tight pants or underwear, jogging, cycling or decreased blood flow to the testicles from prolonged sexual arousal. Even anxiety can be a cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.... | |
Should Laxopeg be given to a child for constipation?
My daughter is 2.6 yrs old. She has been taking Laxopeg for the last 5 months.But she still has constipation.She passes her stool every alternative day or sometimes after a gap of 2 days. Should I continue giving her laxopeg?when is the exact time to give Laxopeg 1/... | Hello, Laxopeg can be continued. However other causes like hypothyroidism must be ruled out as it is a common cause for chronic constipation. An ultrasound scan is also required to rule out bowel related problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hus... | |
Kidney functions low, High tryclrides. Prescribed asprin. Stop drinking beer? Food for kidney?
I had some lab work done my clinic called and said that most everything was good however they said my kidney functions were a little low nothing to worry about. They said they would do another lab in june to keep an eye on i... | Hello, Low kidney function ( also called CKD or chronic kidney disease ) means that,the filtering capability of your kidneys might have become low.You must definitely be surprised about it,since you don't have symptoms,and that's why it is called as silent disease. Your doctor must have checked up your creatine levels ... | |
Suggest treatment for yeast infection
Hello, my daughter is 8yrs old and has a yeast infection. My doctor recommended gyne-lotrimin, however, none of the local pharmacy carried the national brand and only the store brand Clotrimazole3. Is it the same thing and or is it safe to use on my 8yr old daughter? Thanks! | Hello. I just read through your question.Clotrimazole is the same thing, as you say. It is perfectly safe to use on your daughter. | |
How long should one keep away from drinks after typhoid?
I am down with typhoid again after 2 years. Now fever is almost cured and need to go through stiff die for a month from now. My query is whether i can have drinks at this point of recovery. I am a social drinker and occasional smoker. Kindly advice me for how lo... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt may be best to avoid alcohol till you have completed your course of treatment.Alcohol can have an effect on the immune system and may interfere with your treatment regimen.I hope this helps | |
Tests for viral fever were inconclusive and has back pain and headache. How do I massage a client with this problem and also has lumbar puncture?
how, or do I even massage a client who has had a lumbar puncture. He had the procedure 14 days ago to test for viral infection, the results were inconclusive. He now has ter... | Helo Your question as I understand is that massage will not help and rest will help and your client is not convinced You give him choice of having a second opinion on this issue if you feel that following will not work.Please explain him that any wound( puncture area is a wounded small area ) area if massaged will furt... | |
What is the cause for bleeding when i brush?
My teeth have been bleeding every time I brushed them for the past 6 months. It's getting worst, now they bleed if I press on my gum and sometimes I taste blood as I'm speaking. They bleed from the back not the front, and when I checked in the mirror, it looked like as if t... | Bleeding from gum is suggesting that they are getting weak. Some time plaque deposited on back side of teeth also causes the bleeding. I would rethought to change your brush first. Do daily two time brush. Take vitamins c and lots of fruit juice. Avoid very warm or cold drinks. If thing does not improve show to a... | |
What to do for chest pain and feeling heavy ribs?
I have been getting a chest pain. Feels like my bra is too tight. I ve had a check up at the hospital (yesterday) and they said it wasn t a heart attack - the pain had gone by the time I was seen! I woke up with the pain this morning.- it feels like my ribs are very he... | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and question.Since your cardiac workup is normal, no need to worry much for cardiac cause.In my opinion your chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal cause because of tight inner wear.So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid too much... | |
Suggest treatment for very low HB with osteoarthritis
I am 63 years old, 5'4 & 160. I have osteoarthritis and HTN. My family dr. told me to take 2000 mg of D a day/ then after taking my blood again tells me I need to go to a hematologist--RBC's 3.4Why did he tell me to take D (for 2 months) what does this have to do w... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Increased osteoporosis and bone fracture risk is present. Vit D helps in improving calcium and hence bone strengthening.2. Improvement in hemoglobin can be through intake of Vit B12, folic acid and iron supplements.3. For osteoarthritis, NSAIDS paink... | |
Do birth control pills cause spotting?
Hi, I have been on the Birth Control pill for 3 months now and have recently had really bad spotting...its been happening for about 2 weeks now. I am 18, I am 59kg and have no serious medical conditions or allergies. I was wondering if it's still safe for me to be having intercou... | Spotting while on birth control pills is a normal side effect of the pills. It may become alright after 3-6 months of taking the pills. Hence there is no need for concern. You can continue the pills. However if you develop severe bleeding you have to consult a gynaecologist. | |
What causes rise in the heart rate, headache and dizziness?
Two days ago I awoke to my heart racing. I checked and it was 137. I had a headache, but I got up and felt dizzy. I measured my heart rate after 15 minutes and it was up to 207. I then took my GTN spray and after about 10 - 15 minutes, it went down to 76. Sho... | HelloThanks for posting here. You have definitely got a high heart rate which requires evaluation. Since you said you took GTN SPRAY i suppose you are suffering from heart disease. First of all it is necessary to determine what type of fast heart rate you have regular or irregular. Irregular fast heart rate is called A... | |
How to treat stroke?
Yes. I am on oxygen 24/7 as it is and my husband has suffered a stroke. I don t know all the details yet but from what I have heard all he can do is lay in bed. I know Thai need to remain strong for him but I still need help. My husband is 69 years old and I am 68. Please help in any way you can | Hello,Unfortunately, the available treatments for stroke are only possible when administered in the first hours after a stroke at most in the first six hours after the onset of symptoms. After that period the damage due to the obstruction of the blood flow is established, there is no treatment to reverse that.At this s... | |
How to cure febrile seizure?
Hello doctor, my daughter has just completed a year. she is having febrile seizure from the month of 5. Upto her 1 year completion she has got the febrile seizure near to 9 times ( has monthly once or twice). sometimes we was normal but suddently she got seizure. when we check the temperat... | Hi,It is not common for a baby to have simple febrile seizure at this frequency. Usually they will get once in 2-3 months only. Also, we have to think why the child gets fever once or twice every moth.If I were your treating doctor, I would suggest you to get an EEG (electro encephalogram), a basic metabolic workup and... | |
Irregular periods, want to conceive, Having sex every alternate day. Feeling back pain, dizzy, pain in legs. Pregnancy test negative. Suggestion?
Hi there, I always have irregular periods. Now it's been 36 days when I finished my last period. We are trying hard to get pregnant for last six months by having sex every a... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. As your menses are irregular, you might be having ovulation problem, to get pregnant minimum requirement is there should be release of ovum, normal patent fallopian tubes and normal semen analysis. About your back pain and body ache, one possibility is pelvic inflammatory dise... | |
Q. Can Fluoxetine be tried instead of Venlor XR?
Hello doctor, I tried Venlor XR 75 mg during the night and got very poor result for put me to sleep. I tried to take it only in the morning and that too resulted in me being very sleepy. Can I try Fluoxetine? Or any other alternative medicines like ayurveda? Can I take ... | Hello. Rather opting for ayurveda measures or opting for St John's wart or 5HTP; you can add the following supportive measures. For further information consult a sleep medicine physician online --> | |
What causes bedwetting in a kid?
We have just found out that my daughter of 11 is wetting herself at her Dad s house and hidding her pants. We know for years she has struggled to control weeing and thought it was under control, she rarely gets infections anymore and we thought it was all ok. What now, medically there ... | bedwetting is due to some common causes-uticongenital malformationacute stressdeficiency of anti diuretic hormonecompulsive water intakehigh intake of teaso try to rule out causes one by one | |
Is Panadol osteo the right medicine for back pain?
Have had 2 cortisone injections since August last year, and now the pain has recurred. Am having trouble sleeping but am not too keen to have anymore injections. The injections worked beautifully but does not last. Have made an appointment at the doctors to see what o... | Hello,Acetaminophen only gives relief of mild to moderate pain for short duration, severe low back pain needs treatment with baclofen(side effect-sedation) or pregabalin methcobalamin along with physiotherapy depending on mri findings. | |
What causes abdominal pain?
Hello, I have been having pain in my left abdominal. Sometimes I feel like somthing has swollen or there is gas or just pain. I saw a GP last month and tests showed I had a fibroid that is 1cm and UTI. Do you think that could be the cause of my pain? | Hi.Thanks for your query.Read the history and understood your problem.1 cm fibroid in the uterus can not cause pain in the left lower abdomen. UTI can, provided there is a stone in the left ureter. I would advise you the following:-Consult a Gastroenterologist or a General Surgeon.-Get a clinical evaluation and have ph... | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety attacks
The past few days I've been experiencing something like anxiety attacks..also my blood pressure was 84/48 which is really low for me...I almost passed out in the store twice in the past two days...everything goes dark grey so I sit wherever I can TIL I feel better...is this just a... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If you are telling the truth, the blood pressure for you is low. You must have consulted a doctor. The 'pass off' symptom occur whenblood pressure goes down. Please consult a physician and follow his advise.If you still need my... | |
Q. What precautions should be taken during pregnancy regarding food and lifestyle?
Hello doctor, I am 31 years old and got married three years ago. This is my second pregnancy and I am currently 12 weeks pregnant. I had terminated my first pregnancy due to my bad health condition. I am a practicing architect and a tea... | Hello. With working job and pregnancy, it is a difficult task. First being pregnant you need to relax. Do not stress out. Stress even mental stress has ill effects on pregnancy. Also, your weight is on the higher side. As you crossed 12 weeks, do a minimal routine physical activity. In diet, eat more vegetable and frui... | |
What causes pain in middle of chest?
hellow sir iam siva iam getting pain in the chest exactly in the middle iam using pain killers but no use pain is comming when the body is in heat . iam geeting pain at night time when i move to a side on the bed the pain moves to that side please help me | An episode of chest discomfort with no apparent reason should be investigated. Your symptoms sound as though their origin is skeletal but a trustworthy answer requires that someone examine you. Pay close attention to exactly what positions bring discomfort and what makes it better. Regardless, contact your doctor and c... | |
Dust allergy, worse on climatic changes, sneezing and running nose. Medicines?
Hi, I am allergic to dust and change of temperature, each year in month of jan-feb-march (change of season from winter to summer and vice versa..) it become worse, During this allergic period, I keep on sneezing and I have running nose and ... | hi, you have treat allergy in step wise manner. if you have allergy only during 3-4 four months time then you should start with antihistamine tablets. see for the results if there is no improvement then you have to go to the next step that is nasal steroid sprays. you have to start steroid nasal spray 3-4 weeks before ... | |
How can asthma and breathing difficulty be treated?
I was at b-ball practice and ran a lot and I have asthma and it started hurting to breath kinda like a hard wheez and I sat on the bench and then started puking and my neck head started going cold and then hot etc and then when I stood up I felt more like I was gonna... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity ... | |
Is it OK to take Duromine while trying to conceive ?
Hi.Me and my husband are trying to concieve for the last 3 months now really want a baby. but im 22 and weight-80kg,i picked up 14kgs in one year i really want to looese some weight as i have read that when ttc you should not be overweight .last week my docter presc... | hello welcome to health care magic duromine is appetite suppressant medicine. if u take this medicine u wont feel hungry.n if ur lanning to concieve u should not take this medicine. once go for thyriod profile test done and ultasound of pelvis done to know exact cause of not concieving and gaining weight. good luck con... | |
High level of troponin and low levels of potassium and so much pressure. What is happing to me ?
29 with no answers high level of troponin and low levels of potassium and so much pressure!!!! Hello I am a 29 year old female and resently I was wisked away in a ambulance to find out I had High tropnin levels all tests f... | Hi, Thanks for query, Your problem is due to high level of troponil and low level of potassium. both have got effects on skeletal and cardiac muscles. It can produce cardiomyopathies and cramps in skeletal muscles. Consult your physician and get investigated and treated. Ok and bye. | |
What can cause blood in my sperm?
I am 69years old and ive noticed blood in my sperm , it is of a light colour. red.This happend a couple of years ago so i stopped taking my sinversatin tablet and it seemed to do the trick,how ever ive started takig them again about 4 weeks ago and this has happend again. | Higreetings. I don't think it's because of statin you are taking. Do you have similar discolouration while passing urine.I suggest you to consult an urologist at the earliest to rule out any abnormalities of prostate or related organs.BECAUSE one of the cause of blood in semen is either an infection or lesions in prost... | |
Suggest treatment for severe toothache
Hi there,I went to the Dentist today because of severe toothache,I had a full exam of my teeth done, and the tooth that is bothering me terribly is not infected and is hurting because the nerve is exposed. I have been up for 44 hours now, I need to know if I pull this tooth out m... | Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Removal of the tooth by your own is not possible and absolutely not advised .Tooth extraction is to be done under anesthesia which needs supervision.For the pain continue with the medicines as prescribed. Having the tooth treated by root canal treatment is the best pos... | |
Does toprol help in controlling high BP?
49 yr old female, 135lbs, history of high bp was stable at 135/84... recent sudden severe headache w/ nausea found bp to be 200/110-- been on toprol 50 mg 3 days increased to 100mg 3days bp still averaging 185/110- shouldnt i see improvement in bp on these meds by now? | According to JACC blood pessure is catagorised as-Normal b.p less then 120/80Prehypertensive state - 120-139/80-89Grade 1 (mild hypertension)-140-159/90-99Grade 2 (moderate hypertension)-160-179/100-109Grade 3( severe) - above 180/110You fall in catagory of severe hypertensionmedically iits called hypertensive emergen... | |
How can genital warts be treated?
I was diagnosed with HPV genital warts. After I got the vaccine to protect myself from the other strands. Years later I am clear from the warts for almost a year and I have a girlfriend who was vaccinated already and is clean and doesn't have hpv. Is oral safe now since I was vaccinat... | Hello,Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is group viruses which include more than 150 HPV strains. A person can get the infection through skin contact (most common), or sexual contact (vaginal, oral, or anal sex). Not all HPV types cause the disease. HPV types 16 and 18 cause 70% of cancers. There are three types of vaccines: ... | |
What causes fever?
3 year old girl complained of right side stomach pain 12 days ago, brought her in that night and said she could have a start of an ear infection had a fever of 99.1 and put her on omnicef for 10 days. 2 days ago another fever 102 and took her to the doctor no sign of ear infection and throat was cle... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it... | |
Suggest treatment for chronic hepatitis and life span
im 30 yrs old. i know that i have hepatites b chronic when i was 22 yrs when having a medical exam going for abroad... i couldnt go to the doctor after that because i cannot affort. then last year i try to go to doctor to know if theres a medicine for this but he ... | Of course there is treatment for hepatitis B. Firs of all you need to check if you have hepatitis( ongoing liver damage) or if you are a healthy carrier( hepatitis b positive and no liver damage). If you are a healthy carrier then you do not need treatment. But if you have chronic hepatitis then you definitely need tre... | |
Suggest treatment for painful swollen wrist
I woke up with severe pain in my wrist. My vein on my wrist was swollen and bulging and felt like it was going to explode. I went to the hospital and they felt it was non severe but now when I let my arm hang down it hurts in that same spot and that vein swells up allot. 3 t... | May be are suffering from an infective pathology. Needs better clinical examination by an orthopedic Ian. And some investigations to rule out infection is required. | |
Facial numbness, breathlessness and dizziness. Normal EKG and CT scan of head. On xanax. Any suggestions?
Sob 8d, dizziness & facial numbness x5 days. CMP, cbc, ferritin, iron all normal. Head ct, cxr, ekg all normal, d-dimer elevater @ 284. PCP had me trial xanax last night. Still trouble getting full breath and dizz... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I wish to reassure you that the chance of you having pulmonary embolism (PE) is very less. This is because your symptoms are not suggestive of same, as well as your EKG was normal. Please get vitamin B12 levels checked up, as its deficiency may cause numbness and dizziness. Please ... | |
Suggest remedy for chest infections & groin hernia
my young infant developed red hot small swelling in her fingertips of hands and toes, she was admitted to hospital because she had got severe chest infection with blue lips. she received antibiotic injections for a week or so. she is now 10months old and she had recur... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted your infant is 10 month age and repeated chest infection with blue lip.When tissue not getting enough oxygenated blood then blue cyanosis can occur by deoxygenated blood or less blood supply.Here as he has repeated infection so screening for immunodeficiency has to be look for by de... | |
Suggest remedy for fleshy lumps in mouth
Hi there, I recently noticed a fleshy lump in the back of my mouth, just above where my wisdom tooth is. It is slightly tender to the touch but apart from that is not really noticeable. I am an eighteen year old female, 5 ' 2 " and approximately 10 stone. | Thanks for using health Care Magic.Read your query.The fleshy lumps described suggests the pericoronal flap covering the wisdom tooth.As the tooth starts erupting and gets completely erupting ,it reduces.It is a area where it can be easily infected due to difficulty in accessibility to clean the area.I would advice you... | |
Has dimentia, shallow breathing, do not resuscitate order. Could breathing tube violate the do not resuscitate order?
My mother is just coming out of surgery (86 year old) - broken leg - in surgery about 2 hours and once they took out the breathing tube, she is doing shallow breathing . She has dimentia and doesn t re... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand the discomfort your mother is going through, because of pain and breathing difficulty. I can also understand the dilemma you and family members are facing. It is important to keep your mother pain-free and comfortable. From that point of view, adequate oxygen suppl... | |
How can severe PTSD along with depression and panic attacks be treated?
my son was involved in a atv wreck 5 years ago resulting in the death of the passenger also his cousin he now is showing signs of depression extreme fatigue irritability and periods where he stares of into space and doesn t act like he knows you a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. PTSDPanic attacksdepression...very deciding to know all this...flashback phenomenon- A condition in which person starts relieving the bad experience which he has experienced in the past(flashbacks)due to repeated experiencing... | |
Is there a problem in conceiving after the leep?
I had a head cold prior to the leep. I was feeling back to normal about two days prior. The day after my leep which was this past Thursday, my cold came back worse. Should I worry about how my cervix is healing since my immune system is lower because of the cold and cou... | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.You need not worry about the LEEP healing.An acute cold , cough and URTI will not interfere with its healing.One acute episode of illness will not drastically lower your immunity at all.LEEP has to heal in a few weeks ' time, and it will.So stop worrying on that co... | |
Suggest treatment for swelling in my knee
I fell while riding my bike, I punctured my knee, and a couple inches below my knee I had a large area of swelling. It has decreased, now it is bruising and my ankle is swollen. I can walk and have been taking ibuprofen and icing it. Its tender to touch and my toes will tingle | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you seem to be suffering from infection. I would advise you to consult an ortho doctor,and get the screening done and the tests that he orders.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow... | |
Does typhoid during pregnancy affect the fetus?
My wife is 34wks 4 days pregnant and has been tested positive for Typhoid in widal test ... awaiting report for typhidot.... doctor has prescribed for ceftum 500 for one week .... which will be reduced to ceftum 250 after a week .... will this fever have any adverse effe... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] First of all do not panic... | |
How to get the RCinex kids tablet?
Hello, I am in saudi arabia and my kid was using RCinex kids tab. Now my has missed or forget where she had kept that tablet. We need it badly, i went to pharmacy and asked the doctor at counter. He said he need a formula to get the similar one from his store. If any doctor or medica... | hii really want to ask why were you using this tablet?its anti-tuberculous medicineit has rifampacin(600mg) and isoniazid (300mg).Different companies have made this drug with different composition. it's dose is generally prescribed in pediatrics according to the weight of the patient. | |
When will I get rid of weakness and nausea?
I had a mastectomy 2 years ago and have been taking Anastrazole. My Oncologist has given me a Zobone drip because of my lack of bone density and aching bones. This was yesterday and today I feel decidely weak and nauseas. Will this wear off anytime soon? | Zobone contains Zoledronic Acid, a bisphophonate used to improve bone mineral density. Bone pains, nausea, fatigue and fever are common side effects of zoledronic acid. They usually last 1 to 2 days. You can take tablet acetaminophen (tylenol) and ondansetron (zofran) to help relieve your symptoms. Increasing your calc... | |
How can tiny lumps on the legs be treated?
I don t have money to pay you. I have four tiny lumps in the crease at the top of my leg. I tried using antibiotic ointment but nothing happened. I thought I better try to find out what these lumps are and what to do about them. Thanks so much if you can give a little free fe... | HIwell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such condition could be due to some allergic condition and this can be best treated with antihistamine and not antibiotic and best drug would be "Tab Levocetirizine 10 mg three times in day" hope this information helps take care. | |
What can the lump in my lower right leg may be?
I have a lump on my lower right leg it doesn't hurt but I am concerned I have been to my doctor and he thinks it is nothing I have been doing research and everything comes up as cancer. I am 25 year old female and I am paranoid now. What could this be? | Hi.Your putting more information would have helped me ti diagnose.Please put on::Since when is the swelling?Is it painful?does the lump move?Is it fixed.What is there to be paronoid? Just a lump. The best way is to get this examined by a Surgeon who is trained to know the best. | |
Can the scar due to Clacination be removed from lung?
Sir, I have job offer for Abu Dhabi, but 1 year before, Clacination detect in Left upper zone of Lung when I did chest xray. is it possible to remove scar in lung as i heard that due to scar/Calcination, work visa will be not given in middle east. regards Neel Kama... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you are having this scar lesion due to previous lung insult. Any lung insult like tuberculosis, pneumonia or lung contusions, after healing produce scar tissue. Healing occur by either fibrosis or calcification. And this scar t... | |
What causes pain in the joints with cracking?
I have been healthy except for the past 8 months I noticed almost a hard bump on my humerus. X-RAY and Ultrasound results for my upper left arm was negative. I also have experiencing joints and bone pain and joints cracking. I have been referred to the rheumatologist and a... | Hello,The hard lumps can be:- Bony swelling like osteoma- Some soft tumors like fibroma, sebaceous cyst may also appear like this.- Neurofibroma The joint pain with crackling can be there due to diabetes, gout, thyroid issues etc. You should get yourself completely investigated. Till then you should do following to hav... | |
Suggest treatment for piles
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...sir i am suffering from piles.my age is aprox 44.i am suffering from piles at the age of 20.from previos one month blood is continously extracted from my body.i am felling very weakness.so please give me immedia... | Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.Dear friend, if you strictly control on your diets that this can be very helpful along with medicines.Take high fiber diets like Bran (Corn),Cauliflower , Broccoli (Raw Cauliflower),Cabbage ,Berries (Raspberries), Leafy Greens ,Beans,Oranges (All Varieties),Apricots (Dried),Cocon... | |
What causes leg ache while suffering from diabetes?
recently diagnosed with diabetes, since I started insulin I am experiencing pain in my legs and f3et. I felt better before insulin. I have been in denial for about 20 years regarding my high blood sugar, some as high as 500 plus. scam to make money! | Diabetes can lead to a variety of complications. Leg pain and cramps often occur as a result of nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy. If diabetes damages nerves in your arms or legs, it's called diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ... Pain, burning, tingling, and numbness are common symptomsso basicaly u have to keep yo... | |
What causes itchy lumps on penis and scrotum?
I have obtained Red itchy bumbs on the shaft of my penis and on my scrodum, they seem to be spreading, and Itch like crazy, the itch seems to subside but switch sides on a regular basis. Any idea what this could be? No puss or scabbing just itching and red bumps. some are ... | Hi,It seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part.Apply anti-fungal cream locally.Take Cetrizine or Benadryl for itching.Keep local part clean, dry and airy.Ok and take care. | |
Abdominal pain, had high BP. USG shows one side liver and spleen. Precautions?
My name is D.B Ghalley age: 44 yrs. from Gomtu Bhutan sir i was suffering from BP 140/110 mm Hg. but after taking medicine and exercise now reduce to 130/90 or 100 normally but after the few months i was suffering from left side abdomen pai... | Dear Sir.I hope by saying one side liver and spleen you mean they are enlarged.If yes, tell me are you having ny fever? Or do you have any weight loss? Do you have any other problem?Are you an alcoholic?I desperatly need these answers to solve your query.Trust me, you should make efforts to find the cause of enlarged l... | |
Suggest tests to confirm pregnancy
I wanted to know if I was pregnant or if my period is about to change. the guy i was with didn t go inside me, but he placed his penis outside of my vagina. but he didn t cum. and my period is usually irregular like this but now im just worried. what could it be | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. There is little chance of pregnancy if your partner did not ejaculate inside you or near the opening of the vagina. In addition, the most common sign of pregnancy is a missed period.So if your menses are delayed longer than a week, you may perform a urine pregnancy test. It will ... | |
What causes constant clear discharge from my penis?
For a few years now, I have had a clear discharge from my penis. It is only a small amount, but is constant throughout the day. The tip of my penis is frequently cold but not always, but seems as though the clear discharge is always cold. I am 27 and I also began to ... | could be inflammation or infection.I think you need the discharge cultured and acystoscopy because it can help.Please rate 5 Stars! I strive to provide the best answers to your questions. | |
What could painful testicles with a bloody semen indicate?
ive been visiting aurologist for about two years now with pain in my testicels. tried a number a drungs but noting really worked. he put me on a muscle relaxer with over the counter pain meds. that worked on and i only took them with i felt pain again. this pa... | The swelling may be due to some tumour or hydrocele or even infection. The cause of bleeding might be infection or some injury or even tumour. So, I would suggest you to go for semen analysis and an USG scrotum done first. | |
How can an enlarged liver be treated?
dear sir, I had taken AKT-4 for 2 months for treating intestine Ulcers. Now i am having r-cinex 750mg. it will give any side effects..how i vl cope up this situation b'coz my SGPT & SGOT already increased upto 60 Also my Liver is mildly Enlarge in Ultrasound. please reply me soon.... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Usually liver enlargement may indicate some types of hepatitis or fatty liver diseases and in most cases it doesnt require any specific treatment. If this is caused by... | |
What are the reasons for painful, burning sensation in lower back and what all tests should be done?
Hey. I am a 48 yr old female and have been having a very painful burning sensation across my lower back. It comes on at rest as well as at work and is very painful. I had an MRI of lumbar spine that was negative. I am ... | Painful burning sensation is due to lack of vitamin B 12, it can be checked with vitamin B 12 estimation. Although your spine is normal on MRI, but some time minor nerve compression is always there. So at present I will recommend you take Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine. Also avoid sudden heavy weight lifting and forwa... | |
Q. Are these symptoms of a menopause?
Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. Last year, I had a cyst on my ovary and I had to undergo an operation to remove it. The doctors ended up removing both my ovaries. I was told to take Microgynon to balance my hormones. I have been very forgetful with my intake of the tablet for the... | Hi. Yes, it is right. You can have these symptoms if you are going through a menopause. As both your ovaries are removed, you are going to end up in menopause. This is called surgical menopause. To decrease the symptoms of menopause your doctor prescribed you Microgynon (combination of Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestr... | |
What is the cause and remedy of tightness and pressure in spinal canal ?
I have a thoracic spine. aranoid cyst t4-7 with some cord displacement. I also have some nerve compression in c and lspine .Friday for the1st time I had a few trigger point . Injections in upper tspine.Today I feel tightness and pressure in my sp... | Hi , you have arachnoid cyst T4-T7 with some cord displacement and you are having tightness and pressure from mid spine running down to lumbar region.This is because of raised intraspinal pressure cause by arachnoid cyst.You are advised for surgical decompression of this. Thanks | |
Is a dog bite dangerous?
My dog bite me on my thigh but teeth were not into my thigh i was wearing a jeans so only a scratch was there n a tiny spot of blood came out bcause the skin was scratched .. So is anything dangerous ? N i guess 3 years before my dog got his last treatment like injection n all ... M worried wh... | Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that injection given three years before was not working right now in your dog that is was I feel. The dog is I think your pet dog and it is in front of you. So there are no question of worry. Because after a bite of 10 days or so if dog ... | |
What are the precautions to be taken for nerve pains?
My age is 21 and i am feeling pains in my nerves what are the precautions to be taken and what might be the reason for this.? | welcome to healthcaremagic get a check up rule out diabetes have regular exercises and healthy balanced diets nutritional deficiencies may give rise to nerve pain so,be healthy | |
Does osteoporosis cause lower backache and shortness of breath?
I have lower pain in my back. Periodic shortness of breath, pain in both ankles and feet, loss of taste. I recently had an alkaline phosphates test resulting in 151 which my doctor says is very high. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I m not sure a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Osteoporosis can cause low back ache. The shortness of breath can be related to lung or heart cause. I hope this information has been helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal | |
Q. It is painful to go to the loo. Is this hemorrhoids?
Hello doctor,For the past six months, I have had a problem where it is very painful to go to the loo. Whenever I try, there is blood on the toilet paper as well as all over the toilet. I already tried two types of medication. I used suppository as well as a cream... | Hello. Your bleeding per anus is because of this anal problem. As per the image provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems to be piles along with tear or fissure also. Your proctoscopy anal and rectal examination needed to check that region properly. Hope this solves your concern. For more info... | |
How to remove facial hair ?
hi. I've fine facial hair . Do help me out pls. Kindly tell me what should i do to get rid of them my age is 21. I ve facial hair. I ve no other problem. I ve never been treated for this problem earlier. Pls help me to get out of it? | hi anie u need LASER TREATMENT if u want to remove it. but as u have fine hair ,laser have lower result . IPL give better result then diode or nd yag laser. better to consult dermatologist. if u dont want to remove by laser u can go for conventional method like wax.shave.threading etc | |
What is the reason for non conception?
Hi..am married for 3 and a half years now..My husband has some problem ejaculating and has sex with me only once in a while..he doesnt ejaculate every time he has sex with me..i want to have a baby so badly and dont know what to do..we had sex on the 10th and 11th day of my last ... | Hi I think your husband needs to get evaluated. He can visit a andrologist for his problem. Get his sugars tested. If he smokes or takes alcohol he has to stop. Get a evaluation done for yourself also. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. If everything is fine you can... | |
Q. My fetal scan shows the presence of only one kidney. What is the chance of future problems?
Hello doctor, I am 28 weeks pregnant. All my fetal scans taken so far shows, my baby has only one kidney, which is the left one, and it is working normally. I have attached the document. I doubt whether there is a left kidne... | Hello. Many children with a single kidney will have a normal life without further complications. But still there is some risk of development of some problems later in life : 1. Development of high blood pressure. 2. Urinary tract infections. 3. Decreased kidney functions. The development of these problems is variable. ... | |
Suggest treatment for fever and loose motion in an infant
hello sir, good morning.. my ques. is..... i have a 7 months child normal wt. he is suffering fever & loose motion last 3 days.. i give medicine traxol t (250mg) inj. with dexona 0.5 ml... twice daily. ofen oz syrup 5ml 3time daily, soparin kid tab sos. gardena... | Hello treatment for fever and loose motions is correction and prevention of dehydration by giving oral rehydration solution or parenteral fluids if condition of baby requires .For fever you can give paracetamol.But there is a cause of concern here , why gardinal is being given , if it is being given for excess cry , y... | |
What causes muscle flutter in left upper abdomen?
Hi I have a muscle flutter in the left upper abdomen, it happens about every 3-5 mins and lasts 5ish seconds. I had the same sensation under my left eye for 3 weeks and concerned if these are linked or not. There doesn't seem to be a trigger. I've had eye and muscle tw... | Hello,Many muscles spasms like you describe are caused by either dehydration or not enough vitamins and minerals. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and avoiding caffeine and alcohol. Also add a multivitamin daily.Regards | |
What causes tingling sensation and numbness in the fingers?
I have been having tingling and numbness sensation on the right hand side of my fingers when ever I put my arm up at a 90 degree angle. 3 days ago i felt a shock sensation on my wrist and then tingling sensation on my fingers which quickly went away. Is this ... | Dear patient you may be suffering from compression of the nerves at cervical spine may be due to disc prolapse. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by doing MRI of the cervical spine. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. You need to visit orthopedic surge... | |
Suggest treatment for large purple bruises on knee after injury
my son 14 was playing around and landed on his knee really hard. Looked as if he had a goose egg on his knee, the swelling has went down and now he has a large bruise with some purple polka dot bruising. Should I be concerned? He says it doesn t hurt. | Hello,He has suffered a soft tissue injury around the knee. The purple dot bruising is just a reaction of the body to the injuries which will slowly subside over a period of 2 weeks. I would suggest you to wait for a week and if there is increase in pain or strange sensation in the knee then to consult a orthopedic sur... | |
What causes a pimple in the penis?
hello, i have notice a very very small pimple on the side of my penis for over a year or two now. it comes and it goes. sometimes when i see it i pop it but its not painful or anything and a little bit of pus comes out. i recently did a urine test for std and it came back negative. a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most probably it may be milia. A whitish small cyst containing keratin material. Do not worry as it is benign condition. It may heal by itself. If it does not heal, consult the dermatologist. It may be removed by electrocaute... | |
Have back ache. Left breast is bigger than right and have pain. Breast cancer?
It started about a year back...my work involved travelling with a heavy laptop on my back. This led to severe backache which persists till date. But all of a sudden, I started experiencing pain in my left breast. The pain lasted for a week ... | Dear Ma'am, Sorry to hear about your problem but I am glad that you are seeking medical attention for the same. Breast cancer usually presents as a painful lump in the breast and painful enlargement of the breast is usually not a sign of breast cancer. There might be still be a small chance that this could be something... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Is Marvelon an effective contraceptive pill?
Hello! I was wondering if it would be effective to take marvelon 28 birth control pills as an emergency contraceptive, and if so, how many? I am not on the pill anymore as I found out all oral contraceptives use lactose as a binding agent, and I am lactose intolerant. Siden... | Hi,Marvelon may be taken in high doses to act as an emergency contraceptive, but the efficacy has not been proved and would definitely be lesser than the usual emergency pill in view of the raised side effects on account of the increased dosage. This happens with any other oral contraceptive meant for regular use. If y... | |
Q. How can we manage a skin injury caused by the spine of a caterpillar?
Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. My skin is injured due to the spine of a caterpillar. I have severe pain in the affected area. I am unable to remove the spine. I used antiseptic cream and hot water with Savlon. But it has not cured. Please help. | Hi. You have skin injury due to caterpillar spine. Its hair or spine has to be removed through a gloved hand. You can use adhesive tape to remove its spine or hair. After removing, a topical steroid cream can be applied. An oral antihistaminic drug like Levocetirizine can also be used. Ice wrapped cloth can be applied ... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Which one of Flovent and Proventil is better for pain on lung area?
Hi I have severe pain on my lung area and upper back also lung area I had been diagnosed that my torasic area gets swollen and that due to that my lungs have no space to inflate and deflate so its very hard for me to yawn or take deep breaths cause of... | Hi Lydia,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Flovent is a corticosteroid and helps in immune suppression and useful in allergies2. Proventil is helpful in reducing bronchospasm.3. At present, you do not have any bronchospasm or any allergic reactions. You symptoms are more structural than... | |
What does a painful lump in the left breast indicate?
I felt a lump in my left breast about two weeks after my period. Both breasts are tender, feel pain off and on, and also feel tingling pain - moreso in my left breast. Dr. sent me for mamo and bilateral u/s and the dx on the order is fibroadenosis. I was staring at... | Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This lump indicates fibroadenosis for sure which is due to the hormonal changes from various issues .Hope this will help you for sure .Wishing you fine recovery .Regards dear take care . |
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