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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 next treatment? | 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 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them.2. Feed you baby only exclusive breast feeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhoea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too.4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zerolac is the only option till 6 months age. I request you to keep me posted about the recovery of the baby and follow of the case.Regards – Dr. Sumanth | |
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 with her second molars. Could this be linked and is there anything i could try. | 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 consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
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 that is common. If you have any symptoms like pain which is radiating in nature then using cervical collar will be advised. Simple neck exercise too to strengthen the muscles of the neck. The dark line seen in the CT will be the line of the healed bone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
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 a new type of cancer? Does this mean I m only considered out of remission when the cell count is high enough for them to treat? | 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 and not increasing, then there is no reason to get worried. However, if the counts are increasing, even below the mentioned 32, it is enough reason to get concerned.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. | |
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 products are left behind, they can get infected too. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
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 pleurisy? Not sure 54 yr old female. Thanks mtrudy3742jc@yahoocom | 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 for precise antibiotics ( we prefer penicillin group ), Bronchi dilator molecules, cough formulas, anti histamine medications along with walk in fresh air and deep breathing exercises to get early recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
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, once day for 5 days. Now things are normal and coughing and phlegm is reduced up-to 90%. But looking at our concern he added lots of other medicines including some immune increasing medicine, multivitamine and Montelukast 10 mg + Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg. This is first time in his 3.5 years that his cough & phlegm has lasted for 20-25 days without fever. I don t think my son has asthma or allergy. I thing may be due to rainy season. My question is 1. Such long coughing is possible? 2. Is Montelukast safe for children? 3. How to increase immunity in child? | 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 treatment, the pus formation stopped. But there is some bleeding and wound. I am attaching the images so that you can have a better look. I am getting married in a couple weeks, so I do not want to opt for nail removal. Kindly let me know what needs to be done. | 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 cream or lotion like Betadine or Turmeric? When did you take the last dose of the antibiotic pill? It looks like pyogenic granuloma growing underneath as per the pictures you have attached, also there is a secondary infection. Pyogenic granuloma is a benign growth of blood capillaries that are usually painless but bleeds with trauma. It can also be pseudomonas nail infection. Can you please answer the above questions so that I can make a concrete diagnosis? | |
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 on the bottom of my foot and my arm but he also tell me that my lupus is not a great problem any more that my age mean stop my lupus is going away | 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 me | 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. The temp should be recorded regularly and the blood investigation is required, because the typhoid infection may be associated with viral infection which may produce these symptoms. As you are taking tab paracetamol it will helps to control the symptoms. I would suggest you to continue the same treatment, it will bring down all the symptoms. Thank you. | |
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 pants all through the day instead of going to the toilet. It is like something takes over me and I forget to go or what the signal means until I am either wetting myself or have just completed I also wet my bed. This has been going on a long time. Then I have great difficulty getting out of my bed when I have wet it as it makes me feel safe. And that no one will hurt or get to me. I was sexually abused and was physically and emotionally abuse by my mother. What is going wrong. Despite all this I do work. | 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 about. I don t think the .two are related | 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 query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
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 PAIN MORE FREQUENT, WITH PAIN ALSO IN MY NECK. | 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 than you may have worsening pulmonary embolism and due to this pulmonary infarction and chest pain.So get done CT PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY to rule out chronic PE. | |
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% Sperm Count : 20 million/ml Abnormal forms : 10% WBC : 4 - 6 /hpf please can u tell me if this result normal and if not what i must to do or to take Medications Many thanks | 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 spectrum antibiotics like Doxycycline twice daily for one month and repeat the semen analysis after one month. to be rest assured that infection has been fully controlled.Dr.Patil. | |
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 reason for the pain which caused a earache (cartilage inflammation, I guess). I went to the doctor, have taken the medication. I do not have pain anymore. I am using tablets and eardrops to reduce the pus discharge right now. My major concern is about what foods I need to avoid to avoid any pus or ear problem. Is it right that I need to avoid eating ice creams, anything that is cold and sweets, cakes, especially can I have chocolate cake? Please do tell me clearly what all I need to avoid strictly and what all I can have. | 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 structures like brain. What you should be worried about is not what food you should eat or avoid but about the permanent solution to this problem. If, however, you want to know what food to avoid, avoid all those that can cause an upper respiratory tract infection, as the infection can trigger a ear infection and cause recurrent ear discharge. For more details on the surgery and how to go about it, do write back to us. If you have done any tests please attach all the reports and previous treatment records. For more information consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> | |
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 and a few tums. Is there something else I can try? | 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 due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).For better control of GERD,along with drugs, you should follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid stress and anxiety.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Go for walk after meals.5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.6. Loose weight if you are obese.7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. | |
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 follow is a creatinine level of around 8 for deciding it.Any dose beyond 75mg of ecosprin has a potential to adversely affect the kidneys. | |
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 inflamed or anything but I'm still worried. Please let me know what this is and if it serious (if so how can I get it treated) | 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 hard food..It can also be due to viral infection causing cold sores that generally occurs in clusters..Another common cause can be inflamed minor salivary glands present in that area..I would suggest you to apply an antiseptic and steroid oral ointment combination over the area..If there is soreness you can also apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine..You can start doing warm saline gargles and also do antiseptic mouthwash gargles..Take a soft diet and maintain a good oral hygiene..Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..In case if there is still no improvement consult a Dentist and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
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 in 2011 | 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 helpful to you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement | |
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 inside of my body to the out, not like a cold chill normal more like a nerve chill. Any sujestion on what type doctor I should go see? | 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. 4. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
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 it be my wisdom tooth that is growing and what can I do to relieve the pain? | 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 analgesics...do saline gargling..i hope my answer will help you..take care.. | |
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 to lab. neg, please help | 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 specialist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. | |
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 periods? | 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 should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
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 for just a couple of nights? | 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 for reduction of pain. in PHYSIOTHERAPY we have IFT modalities and ultrasound therapy which relive pain situated deeper. apply ice for short term pain. but for proper range in joint and powerful muscles, exercises are must, and can be started after 15 day of modalities treatment. I hope you have satisfied with the answer. kindly provide feedback | |
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 recently but no change because of it. | 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. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
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 1/2hr after dinner or before going to bed. | 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 Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
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 it. My tryclrides were a little high the doctor told me to go on a low dose asprin daily.also was told to go on a low fat diet. I do drink a light beer every now and then.should I stop drinking a beer every now and then.I am on snytroid and my numbers were fine.what foods should I eat for my kidneys . | 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 in blood and albumin levels in your urine.They must be some borderline high and that is the reason,your doctor is wanting to repeat the test in another few months so that kidney functions can be monitored and seen whether they have detiorated any further or not. Any deterioration in kidney function would have to be taken seriously as CKD is a progressive disease which means that it can get worse over time. People with family history of kidney diseases and having high blood pressure and diabetes are called as high risk people. A prompt and early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure. Since your triglycerides are high,your doctor has rightly advised you to take aspirin. You must also start doing exercises and avoid consuming beer. Reduce your weight also. As far as food for kidney is concerned,nothing specific is to be done at the moment. Keep your thyroid status in check. Thanks | |
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 long should i keep myself away from these. Please help cos this is something i cant ask my doc directly. So please advice me. | 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 terrible lower back pain and headache. I suggested rest, warmth and lots of gentle stretching, but he is convinced that massage will help | 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 further open the wound and will hinder the healing .In fact when LP is done a small wounded area is created which gets inflamed also . Rest to the part is advised to give it time to wounded and traumatised area to healI in my patient would explain as above and would advise in such a situation only bed rest with foot end slightly raised as some time air leaks through theLP needle and causes head ache .with foot end raised air will come down from head being lighter in property and will get absorbed in a 2to 3 days .in CSFAny type of massage will make the area in the back more painful Your Clint will understand he needs proper expiation to be given to himHope you have done the jobDr Lal Psychiatrist | |
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 they're not brushed well. I brush my teeth every single day, what could this possibly be? | 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 dentist. | |
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 heavy but no pain in the central area. Any ideas. | 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 tight inner wear. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise.3. Avoid heavyweight lifting.4. Avoid bad postures in sleep and movements causing pain.5. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.6. Apply warm water pad on affected site.Don't worry, you will be alright. | |
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 with Vitamin B-12 or Iron???--He did not tell me to increase these vitamins??? | 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 painkillers, glucoran and chondroitin sulphate tablets are useful. Along with physiotherapy and resistance exercises, you can use medication alsoHope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
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 intercourse and how this bleeding happened and weather it will stop. | 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. Should I see my doctor? | 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 AF or atrial fibrillation. Regular fast heart rate can be sinus tachycardia or supraventricular tachycardia. All of the three entities require medical management. The decrease in heart rate with GTN spray is unusual and it may be just a incidental finding. GTN tends to increase the heart ratw, so next time refrain from taking GTN spray if you feel your heart rate is very fast. You must visit your doctor and get an ECG done. If the ECG does not detect any arrythmia of fast heart rate, then a 24 hour holter monitoring should br done which records the ECG for 24 hrs when the patient is doing his normal day to day activities. This will help detect the rhythm disturbances and treatment can be started accordingly. Since you have history of heart disease a 2 d echo should also be done to rule out organic cause of arrythmia. Take careregards | |
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 stage, management consists of preventing other strokes from happening and in preventing complications (such as infections, deep vein thrombosis, hemorrhagic transformation etcetera). Gradually some (usually partial) improvement is expected, but that will be thanks to the unaffected areas of the brain compensating for the lost ones, not thanks to medication. The only treatment to help that process is physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Olsi Taka | |
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 temperature that time it will be above 99. Kindly advice what to do........ | 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 sometimes an MRI brain.If all these are normal, we need not worry much. If EEG comes abnormal, it is possible for him to get seizure even without fever. To control this, we have to give anti-epileptics. Usually I prescribe clobazam as intermittent prophylaxis (ie. to be taken only for first 3 days of every fever episodes. Children not responding to this or having abnormal EEG may require regular drugs.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician | |
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 alternative day. I feel severe back pain, dizzy, craving for food, and pain in my legs. I just had a HPT it came out negative... could you please help me why am I having severe back pain and body ach for last 10 days? | 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 disease i.e infection of lower genital tract. Kindly get yourself evaluated from a OBGY specialist.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it.Thank you,Wish you good health.Regards,Dr ArifYou can consult me again directly through my profile | |
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 St.John's wort or 5-HTP? I would also like to know can Tofisopam be tried? If so, in what dosage do I need to take them? Can any combination among these provide good sleep only during nights and keep one fresh and active in the morning? Please guide. | 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 is nothing wrong she has had tests but she won t open up and talk to me, why at her Dad s house and not here. Do i refer her back to the doctor? She is due to start high school in the summer and i am worried | 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 other options I have. I work on a check-out and lift things manually. Am taking panadol osteo also for back pain. | 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 physical examiantion to see for the probable causes of pain in the left side of the abdomen, viz. Colitis, PID, Ovarian or tubal problems. Ultrasonography and colonoscopy will help the maximum to go to the root of the cause. -A 5 day basic course of an antibiotic and metronidazole may help to solve the problem. | |
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 anxiety or something more serious | 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 help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
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 teacher. My work schedule is about 9 to 10 working hours a day with a sedentary pattern. My first sonography was taken during my fourth week of pregnancy which showed that I have a septate uterus. During my eighth week, there was some bleeding observed in my vagina. On my gynecologist suggestion, I had another sonography which showed that everything was normal. Post that my doctor put me on bedrest for four weeks. I also had NT scan and dual marker blood test during my 12th week whose reports were normal. The doctor has recommended me to have a uterus stitched at 14 to 16 weeks. Please guide me as to what precautions should I take with respect to food and lifestyle? Since I have a successful architectural practice, I am under stress to complete the work on the given deadline. There has been a month backlog in work which may cause me severe financial issues. Is it advisable to return back to work with all the above complications? If yes, what precautions can I take? | 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 fruits with dry fruits. Avoid junk, processed, fried food. Also, stitch, you can put for the betterment of pregnancy. As far as now, your pregnancy is more important than anything else. | |
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 consider having a chest x ray and EKG. | |
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 eyes. Please suggest some medicine. I am facing same condition from last 5 year (my age is 31) | 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 your symptoms start. it gives very good results. if these sprays don not work then you have to under go allergy test, an immunologist will do skin prick test to find out your allergic to what all substances. once it is identified you will have to take immunotherapy. this i can assure will cure your allergy to up to 80-90 percent. kindly go to physician he will start antihistamine tablets and nasal sprays for you. for allergy testing go to immunologist thank you dr.mukesh | |
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 throw up and then my arms kinda tingled and my stomach doesn’t hurt at all idk what happens though | 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 of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
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 prescribed Duromine to me,but its the 15mg one. He said that i can take a pill every second day.i dont take a duromine every single day.I want to know will this affect me when im trying to concieve? AGE:22 Medical History: Healthy | 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 consult endocrinologist and gynaecologist with ur reports. homeopathy is also choice of treatment without side effects. | |
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 fine. I then was relased with them sayin it was a spasm in my heart but sence I was released I have been having this stuck feeling in my throte and almost constant pressure when it occurs it keeps getting worse and lasting longer its almost a daily occurance and had me back in the hospital with all tests fine exsept my potassium levels were low... Well the same day I was released here comes the pressure and stuck feeling... The following morning same thing???? ITS GETTING SO BAD!!!! What is happing to me??? I have had throte issues for about 6mths or longer but have not had any tests but for my heart I think its coming from something else besides my heart..help | 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 prostate or genital organs if there are no external injuries. hope my answer helps you. Regards | |
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 myself while taking my prescribed anti biotics will I be fine or do I need to infact go to a dentist, my dentist says we should do a open and drain or drain and pump im not sure I cant remember. but it is temporary until I can get a root canal done. However I would just like this tooth removed. Not sure if this helps but they classified the tooth as #16. Please help | 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 possible advice I would give if I were your treating dentist.Once the treatment is started ,the pain will subside.Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. | |
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 emergency , medicine will be administered to you intravenuosly, once bp is settled you will be shifted to oral medicine, toprevent end organ damage immediate intravenous (IV) parenteral therapy is required, consult ER. | |
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 vaccinated for other strands that cause oral issues? Am I protected or not? We have had sex but not done oral, what do you think? | 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: Gardasil, Gardasil 9 and Cervaris. All vaccines include HPV types 16 and 18 to protect from cancer and Gardasil and Gardasil 9 also provide protection from HPV 6 and 11 which cause about 90% of genital warts. Therefore the vaccinate (Gardasil or Gardasil 9) can only guarantee 90% protection from genital warts. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Malik | |
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 clear. last night still fever threw up twice and is back to complaining about her tummy, when on motrin she is alert and does not to seem to have any discomfort, should i bring her back in her fever is still 100.8 thanks | 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 is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
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 answere me only thats there no medicine for hepatitis b. only i need to do is live healthy lifestyle.. my question is how many years should i live for? | 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 treatment | |
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 times more then my other wrist. It looks swollen and distorted almost like a deflated baloon | 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 dizzy. My concern to her was PE she doesnt think so. Its a weekend asthmas workup normal. What should i do | 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 follow the advice of your PCP. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com | |
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 recurrent chest infections and bilateral groin hernia...any help? | 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 detail history and investigation.Keep his hygein proper ...Passive smoking avoided....Here cardiac problem also has to be ruled out by doctor....If need ECG or echo useful.Take care. | |
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 to keep the area clean without allowing any food debris to settle there triggering any infection.Do salt water gargling.If it is still persisting after the eruption of the wisdom tooth or is getting infected ,please visit your oral surgeon so that the may excise it to provide space.For pain you can take a painkiller or a panadol depending of severity of pain.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards. | |
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 really know us anymore. She has a do not resuscitate order. They put her on an oxygen mask to see if that would help. They are contemplating putting the breathing tube back in over-night. If we don t put the breathing tube back in, what could happen? Will she be in more pain? If we allow the breathing tube, will that be violating the do not resuscitate order? | 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 supply is important. This should be given by oxygen mask. Putting her on ventilator through throat tube is against the "do not resuscitate" orders. In addition, it will add pain & discomfort to her. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
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 are talking to him has panic attacks has feelings like he is going to die during the accident he was thrown several feet and knocked out for several minutes although he doesnt think he was the kids with them reported this he also had and still has an extremely tender area on his skull assuming where hit the highway about 6 month or more out the school called and said he was having these episodes of starring off distraction sought medical treatment again severe concussion has migraine headaches frequently | 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 of flashback phenomenon there will be adrenergic hyper activity, it means there will be pounding heart beat settings tremor palpitations impending Doom of death sleep disturbance preoccupied thoughts of illness etc...in due course of time due to all the above symptoms person will be generally landing into depression and and when the condition for their aggravates there might be several panic attacks in due course of time...it's better to consult a psychologist take cognitive behaviour therapy sessions and also consult psychiatrist Intex supporting medications for these conditions like antidepressants and benzodiazepines for short term basis which makes your child feel lot better...encourage him to go for a daily walk in the morning and exercise 2 to 3 times per day which helps in reduction of panic attacks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
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 coughing? Also, how soon after leep can we begin trying to conceive again? | 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 count.Regarding conception, please avoid sexual activity for atleast 6 weeks following LEEP.Also, after the 6 weeks period is over, then continue using condoms to avoid further cervical erosions or infections for atleast 3 months.Please have a review examination with a gynaecologist after 3 months of LEEP, in order to have a proper per speculum and per vaginum examination.This will confirm that the cervix and the LEEP has healed properly.After that you can definitely continue to try naturally for conception.Just that there might be anticipated difficulties in normal labour and delivery.A C section might be required to deliver the child.All the best.Take care. | |
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 up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. | |
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 effect on baby | 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.2]Typhoid per say will not harm the fetus directly. The bacteria do not cross placenta to affect baby.3] Please complete the treatment suggested to you. Have plenty of fluids, soft diet. I will suggest prebiotics Like Cap. VIBACT DS once at night for 20 days. Please take Tab CALPOL 500 mg as needed to get down fever if any.Keep yourself well hydrated and energetic.I hope my answer helps you.Thanks.Wish you great health. | |
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 medical proffession is available here. Please reply me or send mail @ YYYY@YYYY . Regards, Kabeer Siddiqui | 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 calcium intake will also help.I hope it answers your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to answer. Thankyou for choosing Healthcare Magic for answers to your health related issues. | |
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 feedback. | 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 Kamal | 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 tissue is permanent. It is inactive, dead tissue. So no treatment is required. For visa purpose, we need to prove that your x ray lesion is not active infection, it is old, healed, inactive scar. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT thorax with Contrast 2. Bronchoscopic evaluation. If both these are negative for active disease then you can argue with visa authority about having inactive, dead scar tissue and not having active disease. | |
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 after some blood tests my RF was negative but ESR=25. For the past month I experience some wired feeling like burning, tingling and light weakness to my left and arm. I avoid lifting heavy objects. Past two week ago I noticed a bump on my left forearm under my skin. It is hard and not moving. Today I felt the mass is bigger not moving and by pressing it my arm and hand started to slightly ache and burn. | 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 have relief:- Take a mild analgesic like advil.- Eat healthy. Fresh fruits and vegetables are helpful. For joint pains and backaches pineapple has shown some benefits.- Take some joint supplements like collagen preparations for long time. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
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 immediate idea about this. | 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),Coconut(Dried),Guavas,Pears,Kiwi Fruit,Apples,papaya,Oatmeal (Cooked) etc.Avoid spicy foods and smoking.Take iron supplements like FEFOL Tablet daily and DAFLON 500 mg thrice a day for 15 days.Approach a lab for complete blood count to see your haemoglobin level.Keep in touch.Thanx. | |
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 your sugar in range.. its not because of insulin but because your sugar could not be controlled by medicines alone so u are given insulin.. change your life style habits .. its a life long disease so you need life long modofication of you want good results. | |
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 purple. | 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 pain and i was reported to the doctor about the complication and doctor has refer me to do Ultrasound of my whole abdomen, after USG the doctor said that i was suffering from the one side lever spleen . so my doctor prescribe medicine but it is not improving, and i was doubt about the my diet, so what are the precautions to be done? Please advice me. | 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 liver and spleen.Dr Anshul, M.D. | |
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 be accurate by three to four weeks after your sexual encounter. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown | |
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 notice a larger amount of dicharge when I have an erection that I never had in the past. As I read these boards it seems to me it may be pre-ejaculation, but it worries me that something is coming out all the time and it is constantly on my mind. My sex life has suffered dramatically because of this and my self-consciousness. Also, I have been to the doctor regarding this many times including urologists, std tests and all and no answers. Antibiotics have not helped. My urologist says the next step is a systoscopy but he does not sound confident the results will be beneficial to me or my health. I am NOT having that procedure done unless I am assured it will improve my situation. Please help me shed some light on my situation. THANKS! | 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 past few days the pain has been getting worse. and today i think ive felt a lump on my right one, then there was blood in my seamen when i masterbated. should i go to the ER, my doctor is outta town so can get a hold of him. | 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.. What will I do? Regards, Kishore Kushwaha Mob: 0000 | 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 diet, obesity and diabetes then dietary and lifestyle changes will be beneficial in every case. Alcohol and viral hepatitis are most common causes and in this case medical evaluation is required. Also if there is infectious disease or biliary duct disorders then you need to do some tests to rule out more serious issues which require specific medical treatment. You need to check your viral markers and do liver biopsy if necessary.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. | |
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 very active, weight is normal for my height. I have no other medical problems and take no meds. This came on suddenly 2 weeks ago and has not let up since. There was no injury to cause it. Any ideas on what else it could be or any other appropriate tests I may need? My MD thinks I needs to go to a spine center. | 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 forward bending. | |
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 whole year and have not been consistent. Now recently, as usual, I forgot to take tablets for a few days and started bleeding. I was worried it could be something more serious, but doctors told me that it was fine and it was because of the missed tablets. I have gained weight and my stomach appears bloated. At one point I was convinced that I was pregnant as I felt weird movements. The doctors did a scan and there was nothing wrong. I also went through a phase of fatigue. I sometimes get pain in my lower abdomen. I went to another doctor for advice as my cyst was never tested for cancer. He told me to go for thyroid, menopause and cholesterol test. I have not done them yet. They said that it may be the symptoms of menopause. I just wanted to enquire about my health, whether if this is really a menopause and the further steps to be taken. Please advise. | 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 Levonorgestrel). This is called hormone replacement therapy. Because of the absence of both the ovaries, the hormones are not produced in your body. Hence, it is replaced from outside in the form of tablets. Since you are not taking it on time, you are experiencing these symptoms. Thyroid problem and cholesterol levels are the other correlated problems that can be associated, so your doctor has asked you to do these tests. So remove your confusion. If both the ovaries are removed, then you cannot be pregnant. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
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 spinal canal from mid spine running down to lumbar . What could be the cause and how do I get relief? | 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 what to do its a month now ..!! | 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 ran away than you think of rabies virus in the dog. But even for safety purpose I advice you to take rabies shots under your treating doctors consultation. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank | |
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 all of this is all due to the osteo. I m concerned this could be something serious. I am a 57 year old female, non smoker (quit 10 years ago). I don t know how to proceed. | 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 (Anusol HC) that goes on the outside of the anus. Unfortunately, neither of them worked. What should I do? Is this hemorrhoids? | 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 information consult a general practitioner online --> | |
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 period..now i am on the 25th day..i got this dark brown clot yesterday and also today..and i think now i am going to get my period..y am i not getting pregnant? what should i do to conceive? | 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 try naturally for 6 months. | |
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 kidney somewhere down, not sure, but if it is there, it would be very small. But for now, let us say the baby has one normal kidney. After delivery, what is the process of ultrasound and blood tests? Will it be done immediately or after a couple of days? And throughout the pregnancy, if all scan result shows normal kidney, then what is the chance of problem to the kidney in future? | 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. This entails: 1. The baby should go for a scan after birth. 2. Need follow up with a Pediatric Nephrologist. 3. Regular checking of blood pressure and urine for infection and protein loss must be done. 4. The child should protect his kidney and reduce the risk of complications later in life by eating a healthy diet, doing plenty of exercise and not smoking. I hope this helps. | |
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. gardenal tab 30mg 1/3x2 daily. thain cry last all night..... plz suggest me... thanks akhilesh sharma gaya bihar | 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 , you need to rule out obstruction of bowel or dehydration.In my opinion you need to consult your pediatrician .thanks | |
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 twitches before but none with such consistency. Any ideas? | 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 something I should be worried about? | 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 surgeon nearby your area with report. | |
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 surgeon who will examine his knee to look for any ligament strain or injury. I would also suggest your son to avoid sporting activities for about 10 days to allow the injury to heal.Wishing him a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
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. any ideas? | 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 electrocautery under local anesthesia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
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 or so and then I noticed that my left breast had become bigger than my right one..it protrudes more than the right one..i dont know whether it is a sign of breast cancer .. Wanted your opinion | 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 suspicious. To rule that out you should have this problem evaluated by a breast/ general surgeon. Also you need to have an ultrasound of the breast for better evaluation of the lump. Please feel free to ask any other query or share your USG report. Rohan Khandelwal Breast Surgeon rohankhandelwal@gmail.com | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
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. Sidenote: condom was used, it broke. Any help is appreciated, than you! | 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 you cannot use pills being lactose-intolerant, the ideal choice would be to go for the insertion of an IUD which is non-hormonal. Insertion of the IUD soon after an unprotected intercourse also acts as an emergency contraceptive. Hope this helps. | |
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 over the affected area. I suggest you consult a nearby allopathic doctor for further management. | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
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 the pain i feel on my chest and back I was told that Flovent or proventil would help but which one is better Thanks Lydia | 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 functional. Both would not be helpful in preventing pain in lung area. Upper back pain could be due to thoracic vertebral abnormalities. Muscle strengthening, posture training and NSAIDs painkillers like celecoxib will be helpful.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
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 the screen during the u/s and I don't think the tech was able to visualize w/ the u/s machine - even though she asked me to point out the area, and she felt the lump. She only took snapshots labeling the exact location of the snapshot on the breast. Why wouldn't the lump show up in the u/s? (I'm assuming because she didn't mark anything and kept asking if it was the right spot.) I'm 41 and haven't gone through menopause. The report isn't available yet. | 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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