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What causes sharp piercing pain in elbow and chest?
I started getting sharp piercing pains in my left elbow about 4 hours ago and now they are happening at the same time as a sharp pain in my left chest area almost near the armpit...its consistant with muscle pain but I can't pinpoint the exact point of the pain...should i go to the ER? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But better to rule out heart diseases because left sided chest pain is common in cardiac diseases. So you should definitely consult ER (emergency room) and get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Your pain is mostly musculoskeletal in nature. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
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 --> | |
What causes stomach pain , vomiting and low blood pressure?
My daughter is 25. She s been vomiting all day, has low blood pressure, stomach pains, and shallow breathing. Hasn t been able to keep anything down. Her bp is currently 97/71. Heart rate on our home monitor is 121. Wondering if we need to go to urgent care or ER. | Mam vomiting itself will make the body loose fluids and will result in blood pressure being on the lower side, also low BP and the act of vomiting will have compensatory increase in heart rate. If possible do keep her hydrating with electral powder in water, some antacid and anti emetic like pantoprazole 40mg and emset (ondensateron) 8mg if available at home do give. If she cannot tolerate oral feeds, it better you is taken to ER so that she can be given given some preliminary drugs and if needed fluid intravenously till she is able to consume orally | |
What causes numbness in the left hand?
I am losing nerve support in my left hand.Doctor says my MRI s for brain, cervical spine and spine are all normal. EMG test shows no pinched nerves but indicate elevated response in nerves. Two blood tests show slightly elevated levels in muscle something? He s now talking about motor neuron disease and that does not sound encouraging. Just trying to find some info about this. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms could be related to motor neuron disease, especially if EMG results are suggestive for such disorder and all the other tests are normal. There is no other special test to diagnose this disorder. Anyway, I would recommend checking also vitamin B12 plasma levels in order to exclude possible deficiency. Hope to have been helpful! | |
Acute sore throat, frequent cough, asthma worsen. Leflox oramoxil or kestine can be taken?
Hi i have an acute soar throat more than 10 days,i believe this is not only a virul,can I take .Leflox oramoxil or kestine to treat this,as it made my asthma worsen ad having frequent cough or asthmatic attack,I am taking brown and blue inhaler togather with steroids tablets ,but still no effect cant sleep or cant eat anthing everyhing thing I eat make me vomit eventually,can I take above tablets now | Taking antibiotics and paracetamol and decongestents for cold increases the chances of asthmatic cough taper of steroids slowely take fexofenadine 120 mg daily take singular 1 mg bd syp ventrolin 1/2 tsf tds can also taper of inhalers in 3-4 wee medicines 3 week | |
Q. Why am I getting some white fluid from the infected part of finger?
Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I have been getting white fluid from the infected part of my finger. I do not know how it got infected. I have this for the last one month. I used antibacterial ointments, but still it is not getting healed rather it is getting more and peeling away. | Hi. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a dermatologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for persistent cough
I had bronchitis at the end of January. I have been coughing ever since and it is getting worse. I can t take in a deep breath without coughing and then I end of making a growling sound cause the air can t seem to get back to the lungs after I cough. I had a cat scan and it shows I have some enlarged lymph nodes between my lungs. I have had 2 chest xrays which are normal and my lungs are clear. I can t stand all the coughing. My doctor took me off all medications. I do have A-fib not due to a heart valve problem. My feet and ankles are also swollen. | thanks for your question i completely understand your concernfirst problem is cough and in cases of bronchitis / copd treatment is inhaled coticosteroids and inhaled beta 2 agonists like fluticasone and formoterol .incase if your mediastinal glands are enlarged that means it can be due to variety of diseases like tuberculosis , sarcoidosis.sarcoid can cause persistent dry cough and your af may be related to sarcoidosistreatment for sarcoid is oral steroids | |
What causes eating disorder and low heart rate?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I AM A VERY ACTIVE INDIVIDUAL. RUN, BIKE, TEACH PILATES AND YOGA. DO HOT YOGA WHEN I CAN. EXERCISE AT LEAST 2 HOURS A DAY. I ALSO DEAL WITH AN EATING DISORDER. 30 YEARS I HAVE DEALT WITH IT. NO BINGING. I AM UNDERWEIGHT. 5 3 1/2 AND 87 LBS. WHAT WOULD I EXPERIENCE WITH A LOW HEART RATE AND SHOULD I BE EXTRA CONCERNED DUE TO EATING DISORDER? MY RESTING RATE IS ABOUT 0-45 THANKS | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your low heart rate is associated with your eating disorder. Please take proper treatment for your eating disorder. Also, note that resting rate of 45 is low but not dangerous. If you don't have any associated symptoms as weakness or body pains or dizziness, then you should take multivitamin and antioxidant combinations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Will wasp sting cause low blood sugar?
Yesterday I was stung by a wasp a few hours later my arm was swollen and I hand a reactionlike my blood sugar was very low? I have no memory for about two hours. My family gave me orange juice and I came around in about half an hour. Would the wasp sting bring this on. Can come up with no other answer. | Hello,The reaction you had was a severe anaphylactic reaction to wasp sting and such type of reactions lead to sudden feeling of weakness,collapse and unconsciousness.It was an anaphylactic reaction and not low sugar levels.It is not an unusual reaction to wasp sting and does happen some times.Thanks | |
Q. Seizures in a young female. Is it catamenial epilepsy?
Hello doctor, My 26-year-old wife got her first seizure one year ago and she gets the seizure once every month or two although all her checkups are fine with no sign of epilepsy. The doctor put her on Keppra 500 mg and she still gets her seizures and complains a lot of side effects. I am wondering is it catamenial epilepsy or PNES. Please advise. Of note, we are planning for a baby too. | Hello. Regarding your concern, I would explain that the catamenial epilepsy is a very specific type of epilepsy where a seizure occur every month at the same time closely related to the menstrual cycle. This type of epilepsy is usually refractory to many epileptic drugs. Anyway, the dose of Levetiracetam that your wife is taking is low. If she does not tolerate this drug, it is not possible to raise the doses. Coming to this point, considering the fact that you are planning to have a baby, I would recommend switching to Lamotrigine starting with very low doses and increasing gradually up to 100 mg per day. Further increase in the dose may be done later up to 200 mg daily if her seizures persist. Another possible treatment would be Acetazolamide taken usually for some days every month before the time when seizures usually occur. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the above medicines. Meanwhile, I would recommend checking her thyroid hormone levels to exclude the possibility of thyroid dysfunction which may trigger seizures. I would also recommend to video register her seizures if possible in order to have a more professional opinion on the type of her seizures. It is not rare to have a normal EEG (electroencephalography) during seizures. That is why video registering is necessary. A prolonged EEG study for a week with video monitoring EEG or a sleep deprivation EEG would give more information on her seizures. Hope you find this answer helpful. For more information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Acne and blackheads with oily skin
Hai doctor my skin having acne and blackheads and also im having oily face .i need your help doctor .i scared to use the face creams because im expecting | There is no need of face cream which contains oil base or oily substances as your skin is already oily. But you should use ayurvedic lepam. 1. Chandan(Pterocarpus Santalinus) = 50gm 2. vacha churn(Acorus Calamus Powder) = 5 gm 3. dhaniya seed (Coriander seeds) = 50 gm 4. Manjistha (Rubia Cordiofolia) = 25 gm Use 5 gm mixed powder with rose water and apply on face and after 30 min. wash with warm water. Ayurvedic Medicine for internal use: 1. Manjisthadi Kwath = 4 tsp. + 4 Tsp. water BD 2. Purim tab.(himalya) = 2 tab. BD with above Syrup/kwath Continue for 2 months. Your Face will be Clear. | |
Could the fungal infection in lungs be due to usage of CPAP machine?
My mom is a cancer survivor and has had breast, melanoma, and lung cancers - all separate incidences. In 2005 she had part of her lung removed surgically and had both chemo and radiation. Although she is doing OK - she still has cancer in both lungs though rather slow growing. This past fall, she was put on a chemo regimen every 3 weeks. Her fatigue level was high and she was not feeling well so the dr approved a "chemo holiday". Also - she has sleep apnea and uses a cpap machine/mask. Recently she coughed up quite a bit of blood and wound up in the hospital. After a broncoscopy, the dr determined that she had a fungal infection in her lung cavity and is now on medication. Could the CPAP be the source of that infection & if so, how can we avoid that? | Unfortunately due to your mother's weak immune system (due to the chemotherapy), fungal infections can run rumpant in the lungs and cause bad pneumonia. Most of these fungi are present everywhere around us in the environment. While it is unlikely that the CPAP machine was the source of this infection, it should be regularly cleaned. You should refer to the manual that came with her specific CPAP machine for further instructions on how to clean the mask and tubing. | |
Can Eumosome M be used safely for nappy rash?
Hi, my baby is 7 months old now and has developed a bad rash on his diaper area- it s extremely red, the skin is rough and l il pimples type are there. He has been in diapers since birth , but i ve been always cleaning and applying the b4 nappy cream before putting ona diaper. recent;y, my sis(who s in the US)- got desitin for him. and i don;t know why but i think the rash developed and worsened cz I used that. could it be that desitin did not suit him? also, my doc has just recommended Eumosome M for him. But as i Read about the cream, i am a l il wary of using it. please advise! Thanks :) | Hi...eumosone cream is a steroid cream and I don't think diaper rash will require this. The other options are non steroidal creams like Siloderm which is free of steroids. You can use it.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
How safe is taking Depakine chrono 500mg for epilepsy?
hi , my dad has been suffering through epilepsy for about 38 years now , the doctor has asked him to take depakin chrono 500mg , and due to the tablets , its under control ,but the problem is , he has trouble in catching up things , its like his brain functions very slow , and he has a problem in listening too ,is this a side effect of the tablet , is there no cure for such a symptom ?..pls help | Hello dear,I understand your concerns. Depakine chrono(sodium valproate) can cause behavioural and mood changes,but not hearing deficit. 500 mg per day is very low dose of sodium valproate and likely not associated with side effects(even when it is taken for years). Please take your father to a neurologist so that he can examine to find the exact cause of these symptoms and treat them.I hope it helps. | |
Why does my penis loses its shape during sex?
i got married just before two month every thing was ok but from 15 days i feel uncomfort in doing Asex with my wife because my penis loses its shape and hard ness in the middle of the making sexual relation process and some times ti not get its proper shape also .so please give some tips, treetment suggest me sir thanks | Hello, Erectile dysfunction during sexual intercourse should be due to psychological reasons rather than organic causes. So I suggest counseling for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
How to treat hematuria?
Hi,My name's Jordan. I recently went to the bathroom and had some bloody urine. I have this a couple of times this year and done urine tests and had cultures done and they come back clean. Could this be caused by a prolonged time of masterbation? Blood vessels popping..something of that nature. | Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! Gross blood in the urine is always a red flag for us urologist. You will need to get a kidney bladder ultrasound or a CT scan to rule out Genito-urinary malignancies. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: I would gladly help you. Best wishes | |
What causes elevated WBC and neutrophils count?
I seem to always have a high wbc and neutrophils so my dr gave me two rounds of antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin we could not find an infection repeated CBC and my wbc was higher and so was my neutrophils wbc15.8 neutrophils 10 I also had a crp and it came back at 8.8 my dr said maybe this was just going to be normal for me but I’m worried what do you think?? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I find it relevant to dig a little deeper and see if you suffer from autoimmune disease or chronic inflammatory disease. A referral to a rheumatologist or a specialist in infectious medicine seems appropriate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Does bacteria in teeth cause asthma?
Had what was diagnosed as adult onset asthma for 5 years. Had all my rotten upper teeth pulled out in 5th year. Nine months later the asthma was gone- no coughing, no wheezing, no shortness of breath, no exacerbations. No more prednizone, antibiotics, kenalog shots, or inhalers. Is it possible the bacteria in my teeth was finding its way to my lungs? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that the infection in your mouth was affecting your respiratory function.Inflammatory factors that would have been released in association with infection could also have played a role in stimulation of your asthma.I hope this helps | |
How can breathing constrictions with problems be treated?
i'm 14 and i haven't been able to take deep breaths or breath right for a while now. I have no alergies. When i do breath i feel like my lungs are constricted, my dad is a smoker and when i go to his house i kinda feel it getting worse but when i come back from being there i feel like i can breath a little better. I blamed it on the winter weather but now it's getting into spring and still can't breath! I have to work and try alot to take that big deep breath we always take sometimes, i also cough alot and i'm not sick. Though i did have strep a month back. What's wrong with me, i'm very worried about what might be wrong because my parents med insurence is fighting about who should take care of my older sister and me and when i brought up i could breath right to my mom she didn't say anything. I finally asked my great aunt to take me to the doctor but i don't know when she will or if she will. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are exposed to secondary hand smoke via your father. So we should first rule out asthma and bronchitis in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose disease but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Is pregnancy possible through intercourse 6 weeks postpartum?
Hi i just had a baby during the postpartum wait i had sex during the 6th week with a condom and my husband ejaculated in the condom but it broke in me when he finished, it was a condom with spermicide which kills the sperm 2months now i feel coldness in my stomach and tightness and i wanted to know what's going on with my body, ? and i had a period two weeks prior to the incident | Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. Possibility of early ovulation after delivery depends on-- - weather you are breast feeding or not In breast feeding mothers the ovulation is usually suppressed till there is exclusive breast feeding of the baby. - The condom , though broken had spermicides.. that again reduces the chances of conception. * now your symptoms of coldness/ tightness in stomach can be psychological stress/ pregnancy. Pregnancy can be excluded b home pregnancy test. Thanks. | |
Had quadtripple bypass, colon cancer, removed colon, have cops, diabetes, ankels and calves swelling, leg oozing a clear liquid. Cure?
HELLO DOC...I HAVE HAD QUADTRIPPLE BYPASS ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, AND STAGE THREE COLON CANCER ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO....THEY REMOVED 32 CENAMETTERS OF MY COLON...I HAVE COPD AND I HAVE TYPY TWO DIABETIS....NOW MY ANKELS AND CALVS ARE SWELLING AND MY ANKLES ARE TURNING WHITE..AND TONIGHT MY RIGHT LEG STARTED OOZING A CLEAR LIQUID..THE BOTH BURN AND HURT ALL THE WAY TO MY BUTTOCKS AND I CANT WALK JUS A LITTLE WAYS AND I HAVE TO SET DOWN...COULD YOU TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK IT MIGHT BE ??THANKS.....DARREL..... | Hi, Sorry to hear the condition. The exact cause can not be interpreted by this information. Anyway in case of poor diabetic control many a time ulcer developed at foot. This is a common phenomenon. Consult your doctor, if any infection found then culture sensitivity will be done and antibiotics will be prescribed accordingly. Other measures like foot elevation will be helpful. Consult your doctor. | |
Could spinal compression leads to lung carcinoma and spinal tumor?
patient: 37y/o female. symptoms: anaemia, raised liver enzymes, smokes 20/day for 12 yrs, widened mediastinum on CXR, ?spinal cord compression. -> Would you say this presents with lung carcinoma leading to secondary spinal tumor. Or a mediastinal tumor. If mediastinal would it be posterior? | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since patient is heavy smoker, possibility of lung cancer is high. And spinal metastasis is very common in lung cancer. This can lead to spinal cord compression. Another possibility is mediastinal tumour, mostly lymphoma. Lymphoma is mostly seen in posterior mediastinum but can involve anterior, middle mediastinum. So better to get done CT thorax with Contrast to rule out lung cancer or mediastinal mass. Also get done MRI spine to rule out spine metastasis as a cause for spinal cord compression. | |
Suggest treatment for low sperm count
I was married in december 2008 but unfortunately my wife is not able to conceive i consulted the doctor and she found that my sperm counts are low. my urologist has now suggested me to have paternia. i wish to know why paternia has been suggested and low sperm count is easily curable or not. | HIWell come to HCMYou have not mentioned all the parameters of your semen examination because this is matter here, it is just not only the count that matters in conception but other test result also important, condition some time curable depends upon underlying cause, hope this information helps, have a nice day. | |
What causes redness in the scrotum of a 2 year old?
My nephew is 2 years old and his scrotum is extremely RED for the past severel weeks. It seems to be painful because he will not let anyone put cream on that infected area. The Doc. said that it is an infection that is due to poor circumsizion. Can anything be done to help this infection? Or could there be another reason for this infection? | Hi..... By what you say, I put forth these possibilities - 1. Superficial fungal infection of the region.2. Localised Cellulitis.3. Eczema of the region.I suggest you upload images on this web site and get back to me as skin conditions are best identified and treated after seeing them directly.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Broken wisdom tooth, hard lump discovered under jaw, not painful. Would it be something to be worried about?
Hi name is chad I have a broken wisdom tooth and have had no problems with it I just noticed on the outside of my jaw in line with the broken tooth there is a hard kinda lump that runs down and under my jaw its tender when I push on it hard but not painful in any other way there is no paid. When I eat or put pressure on the tooth I am just wondering what this could be and if I should think of it as a life threat | Hello there , Thanks for writing your query, According to your history i can suspect your broken wisdom tooth has undergone bacterial infection due to food lodgement or improper oral hygiene . The infection has gone worse and you have developed a periodontal abscess due to spread of infection to the underlying tissues. The hard lump under the jaw is nothing but the spread of infection to the jaw bone. you need to get an x ray done the affected area to confirm the presence of infection, approach a dentist for the treatment. i would suggest you to start with a antibiotic and analgesic course consulting your dentist , which helps in subsiding the swelling and relives pain. i hope this helps, take care. | |
How to cure bruise on the back of the elbow?
II have a bruise on the back of my elbow with a red dot and a lump in the center I found it about a week ago now I just discovered another one on my right inner thigh same way the one on my elbows is now about 2 1/2 across that s how the one on my thigh is doing now? | Hello, Can you please attach a photo of this? Without it it is hard to give a valuable answer. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Leonard, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What makes a person cry easily for small things?
Hi, Ever since I was little I found myself crying easily and the older I got the worst it became to the point where I cry in the middle of a simple conversation with someone. Of course I had went through depression but I never took any pills for it because I ve been doing well with controlling it on my own but here recently I ve been crying uncontrollably randomly for no reason when I m not even sad and it s getting to the point where I have to let myself cry until it stops on its on. I was wanting to know if you have any idea whats wrong with me. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Crying might be part of your personality to express the worry which is built inside you and don't get back to take medications to combat depression if you are suffering so practice to speak to your family members and dearest friends initially and make sure that you won't cry later on apply same to strangers. Consulting psychologist may further be beneficial for you in getting a change in your behavior. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can high blood pressure be handled without taking water pills?
why does everyone that has high blood pressure have to take water pills? for some people it makes them have gout. like me. Is it necessary? everyone hasn t got a heart problem or kidney problem. Can t high blood pressure be handled without the water pills? By the way, is this inquiry free? | HiThanks for your query.Not everyone who has hypertension needs a water pill. You are right about the gout as well. Some people do get flares of gout with the water pill.We now have a number of anti-hypertensive medications other than water pills.Depending on your clinical status, we can pick and choose the appropriate medication for you.Hope this helpsGood luck | |
What causes red spots on the head of the penis?
i am a 36 year old male in fairly good health, 5.5 tall and about 70 kg in weight. Over the past week I have developed a few small dark red spots on the head of my penis. There is no pain they dont seem to be blistered and there is no itching. At first a couple appeared at the bottom of the head but they faded and a couple appeared closer to the top of the head. I had sex about 3 months ago with someone who was not my normal partner but practised safe sex. Do you have any suggestion as to what this might be. | Hi,Your description does not suggest that it is anything serious. Painless non itchy red spots on the glans(head) of penis are fairly normal and can appear and go away from time to time. I suggest if they do not disappear within a weeks time or so then you should consult a Skin Specialist(Dermatologist) who can examine you and advice the best course of action as to whether you should undergo tests for STDs or not. Take care and relax.Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India. | |
Been through gall bladder surgery. Suffering from gastric and back pain. Ultrasound test reported 20cc fluid. Prescribed toradol, norco, prevacid, miralax. Remedy?
I had gallbladder surgery 1 week ago.My surgeon had to staple during my surgery. I had a lot of pain from trapped gas pockets from scope and I have to sleep elevated. I am having pain in right side and towards back when I breathe as if a stabbing pain.I had ultrasound done and lab work ultrasound showed 20cc of fluid where gallbladder used to be but lab work is ok.I am now on toradol and norcoAnd Prevacid, miralax everyday,I have severe reflux nowConstant epi gastric pain radiating thru back | A small amount of pain post surgery is normal also a small amount of fluid in the gallbladder area post surgery is a normal sequalae of surgery and usually this fluid gets absorbed over time. If your pain persists or increases and also if the fluid persists or increases in volume then is of concern and needs to be looked into. Take care | |
Q. Is it normal to get floaters after laser treatment?
Hi doctor, I recently went for LASIK examination and an ophthalmologist said I have a few weak spots and I need to get barrage laser before LASIK. I am highly nearsighted -7 and -8 diopter. I got my barrage laser a few days back but I noticed floaters and a small light around the corner of my right eye which occurs occasionally. Is this common? Also, how long will it take for new weak spots or tears to appear after barrage? | Hi. It is normal to see floaters and light post laser also because the retina is a light-sensitive tissue but if it increases in frequency and shower of floaters occurred then immediately call for a checkup. There is no time limit for fresh spots to develop. We cannot comment on it. It may take days to years but mostly I have seen in my patients that it is less likely to develop in near future once laser barrage is done. | |
Can hypoechoic lesions in the ovaries lead to cancer?
can hypoechoic lesions in the ovaries be cancer 42 year old newly diagnosed with breast cancer and suspicious mass on the first rib and scapula very strong family history of CT showed left adnexal prominence so a ultrasound of the pelvis was done for follow up. There is a dominant hypoechoic lesion in the right ovary 2.2 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm internal echoes are present. multiple lesion in the left ovary and small cyst in the cervix consistant with nabothian cysts. | HIWell come to HCMIf you have family history of malignancy and already have some lesion of malignancy then what the hypoechoic finding of ovaries this need to be differentiate with some other investigation like biopsy to rule out malignancy this is the only option you have, have a nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall
Hi, I was using Min-top forte 10 twice in a day as advised by doctor, Almost i used 2 years. Hair fall were controlled. But i dint get a density. So i stopped treatement and applying onion on my scalp, But i lost almost half of my hair, Please suggest me what should i do now? | Hi, There is no permanent cure for androgenetic alopecia.You need to restart applying minoxidil as it will help in hair regrowth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
What causes lump on below right ribs?
When my daughter was about 4 months old I noticed she had a veiny and squishy little lump kind of below her right ribs on her tummy. The doctor said it was probably a little cyst and to just watch it. She is 1 year now and it has not gone away and almost seems to have grown a bit. | Hi.Thanks for your query and good explanation. The lump is most probably a hemangioma and usually heals on its own. In a normal course this should have been regressed ( reduced). If you think it is enlarging , please consult a Pediatric Surgeon and follow his advise. | |
Reason for sudden fever with discomfort in child?
Hello3 weeks ago my son ( 4 years old) woke up with high fever . He was scared and complained of having pins and needles in his foot and hands . Since then sometimes he tells me that he can feel needles in his foot or other parts of his body which scares him. He can't clearly explain how he feels . He also had 3 episodes of fever with didn't last for more than 24 hours . I am very concerned and scared . Could it be cancer ? | 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.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)., | |
What are the possible treatments for cancer cells present at the tonsils ?
a friend had an infection/abcess by his tonsills & had it drained. The test came back showing cancer cells present. Just looking for some information re staging, prognosis, type of cancer & possible mets. I am a CT tech for 20 years so I have some limited knowledge. | HI. It is rare to get the report of cancer in case of abscess of tonsil. If it is so, i would would do tonsillectomy and send the material for Histopathology to know the type of cancer. Do a contrast enhanced CT scan of the neck to know the stage of the disease. This will be further treated with radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy as per the reports. I hope my answer has helped you. | |
Allergy test center in Bangalore
Hello sir i have a problem of asthaema.. even i have allergy of many things... following problem always remain with me (cold, tears in eyes (due to cold), cough, underweight ) i want to k ow what things i have of allergies. can u suggest me good and cheap allergy testing lab in bangalore... which all the test should i do...... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic You could be allergic to pollen, dust, smoke and probably certain food items as well. Use handkerchief when passing through these areas. You should consult an ENT Surgeon to evaluate if you have allergic rhinitis. There is good medicine to prevent further attacks. You can try taking Cetrizine at night for relief. Apply nasal decongestant drops to relieve from cold as well. Keep warm. Avoid eating cold things. For eyes, you should see Ophthalmologist and probably certain drops will be prescribed which will prevent the watering. There is no cure for these problems only way is to prevent them. You should go for Allergy prick testing at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore to find out what you are allergic to and they will also help sensitise you to them so that you won;t get severe reaction next time. | |
Is Montek LC a good option to treat allergy and itching on skin?
Hi Dr. Sumit I am suffering from allergy, My skin start itching slowly and gradually increases, i have being prescribed montek LC drug for 1 year. If i stop taking this drug, the itching start a 2 days and make me uncomfortable All my test, TSH, CBP, Sugar(GBH),IgE,BP, Serium creatnin....all other blood related test seems normal. I never had this allergy one and half year before...Is this genetic if so, It should had been since childhood | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms of allergy and itching suggests me that you may be having allergy to some allergen which should be found out. As you were prescribed Tab Montek LC, this is an excellent drug which helps to control the symptoms.As you getting back these symptoms after stopping the drug you should be thoroughly evaluated for the symptoms. You need test your blood sample for absolute eosinophil count and it should be followed by skin prick test for more prevalent allergens like dust, pollen, mite and food.This will helps to find out the allergen which is responsible for all these symptoms, then you can avoid these allergens are you can choose immunotherapy.Thank you. | |
Suggest remedy for hard lumps on ear
I have a hard lump behind my right ear for past 4-5 months, its on the bone, wasn't sensitive to touch, now it is. I also notice two have grown behind my left ear, on bone area, very sensitive to touch. Headaches. tired. Not sure if this is related but I have noticed a change in my hair where I had normal and now doesn't matter how many times I wash it, its oily and sticky on just top of my head. Is this related? What do I do? | Hi,DEAR,Good Evening,Thanks for the query.I studied it in details and understood your health concerns regarding it.Lump caused on the back of left and right ear is due to the- Seborrhic dermatitis with Scalp Infection leading to Boil and the regional lymphadenitisa.Treatement is by -a-Surgical drainage of the boil b-Surgical Excision of the Lymphnodes- if they are there ,after treatment with antibiotic / NSaids cover.Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with your doctor.Wellcome for any further query in this regard.Wishing you good health.Good Night.Dr.Savaskar M.N.From INDIA. | |
What causes pain up where the leg connects to the body?
I am female 69. I get this pain up were the leg (inside) connects to the body, when I walk a lot, I had knee replacement 7 years ago right now it hurts what kind of doctor should I see about ths condition. It is happening quite often latley. Don t know what this area is called but it is near the groin. I think. | hithank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised.This pain can be due to either of the factors - the overstrain of the inguinal ligament , muscular spasm or nerve impingement.As you had TKR and now the same side getting pain makes me think that it is more of a muscular pain, as the biomechanics of the joint above the replacement and below will be changes leading to muscle spasm due to over application of conscious weight.Undergoing physical therapy and stretching of the hip flexors should make you ease of the pain.Regards Jay Indravadan Patel | |
Thick scabs on the butt cheeks that keep cracking, itchy and painful. Is it athletes fungus ?
hi my husband has thought for the last couple months that he has the athletes fungus between his butt cheeks. he has used the spray to treat this for a few weeks now. while it isnt spreading the thick scabs keep cracking and it is itchy and painful. he has also tried epsom salt bathes but he thought it made it worse. thank u | Hi i think it is tinea corporis.it is a fungal infection it can be cured by antihistamine.oral terbinafine and topical terbinafine twice daily for 14 days | |
Will bone marrow transplantation possible to cure Myeloma?
My brother is having MMyeloma. His spleen is enlarged to 17 cms. low platelets. He has undergone bye-pass heart surgery 6 months back. Is bonemarrow transplantation possible? If yes, what ll be the expenses ? He is 49 yrs. old with O negative blood group. | Hello, He can go for bone marrow transplantation. Consult a Hematologist and he will direct accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Can headaches, dizzy spells, heart palpations, and arm numbness be symptoms of pineal cyst?
My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with a pineal cyst about 3 years ago. It was 4x4, we were told to just wait to see what happens. Lately she has been experiencing headaches, dizzy spells, heart palpations, and arm numbness. it has not been checked in 3 years because she was not symptomatic | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. Pineal gland cysts are often incidental finding and smaller ones often do not require any intervention. However, as you haven't gone for a follow up and your daughter is symptomatic now, she needs immediate clinical examination and imaging (CT scan or MRI) to rule out any enlargement or development of pineocytoma or germinoma. An obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to enlargement of the cyst may also be ruled out. CSF examination may also be required to rule out a neoplasm.Hence, my opinion is-1. Please consult your local neurosurgeon at the earliest.2. Please do a CT scan or MRI of brain (depending upon your doctor's advice) if neurosurgeon is not available for immediate consultation.In case no change is detected in that area, clinical examination of the cervical spine may be required along with imaging (X-ray, MRI) to rule out any abnormality.For any further information, please write back to me @ you are satisfied with the above answer, please mark it as helpful.Regards,Dr. Kaushik | |
Q. Please look at the mole on my body and explain whether it is melanoma.
Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male with no major past medical history to speak of. I have had this mole on my right shoulder for sometime, it could be years but I am unsure, and I just want to have a dermatologist look at it to make sure it is not suspicious. I have no family history of melanoma or other skin cancers. | Hello. I have read your query. I have seen the attached photographs also (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand your concern. From the images, there are following possibilities for the mole you talked about: 1. Lentigines. 2. Spitz nevus. 3. Melanocytic nevus. 4. Melanoma. In such spurious cases, I prefer to advise excisional biopsy and send it for histopathology to rule out any associated atypical features. Dermatoscopy also helps to some extent in arriving to a conclusion prior to biospy. As per my advice, you should consult your dermatologist in person for proper clinical examination and if needed he would do skin biopsy for you. Although melanoma is a remote possibility as observed from the image, still it cannot be ignored. | |
What causes knot with moderate pain and bruising?
Twice in the last month I have been at work, as a bartender, and suddenly I feel a knot with mild to moderate pain, and significant bruising and tenderness follows. I have no recollection of running into anything, but it is not out of the question. My concern is nothing like this has happened before and now I have done it twice in about four weeks. | hello,it is common to have knots in people..don't worry so much..check your posture at work place or when you sleep..this is the most common cause..diet stress factors also play a role..take a muscle relaxant (thiocolchicoside ) and NSAID(diclofenac) for three days after food..this should bring pain and symptoms down..do stretching exercises..yoga along with good diet helps you in future.. | |
Suggest remedy for itchy rashes
Hi: I have an itchy rash that erupts from time to time, it did originally start at the upper section of my spine in the lower lumber area, then over a few years, slowly progressed downwards until now at which time its located at the tailbone. It will probably move slowly back up the lower lumber spine. It arrives usually when I am tired and stressed, I use a cortisone cream on it when it appears because it is itchy. Its like I have a virus trapped in the nerve that runs along this spinal area. If not treated with cortisone, it becomes intensely itchy and of course worse, once I scratch it. It used to be the size of a quarter. What is it? Thanks. | Hello, Could be hives. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day. In addition I suggest you to use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Kakkar S. | |
Is it normal to drip blood from penis after passing a kidney stone?
My husband passed a kidney stone this afternoon and is now dripping blood from his penis. Is this normal? And when should I be concerned enough to take him to the doctor? We do not have insurance so if we can avoid it without any health risk that would be the best. | hi, The stone has probably traumatized his urethra. Application of tight pressure and an ice pack is all that is needed. Do not allow him to strain for urine. let him hold his bladder for few hours to allow healing. If bleeding is continuous and is not related to urination, a urologist consultation is needed.All the best. | |
What causes discomfort at the tip of the penis?
14 days ago I visited a massage parlor. Probably the dumbest thing I've ever done. After a table shower I received a hand to genital happy ending. At the end she was using both hands. No oral or penetration at all, and no body contact other than her hands. I immediately went home and took a shower. ( I was already regretting everything) about 4 days latter I noticed some discomfort at the tip of my penis, and it has continued to come and go. No discharge at this point, but some discomfort off and on during urination. My questions are. Could this be an STD. Could she have caused trauma during the handjob. Should I get tested. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It could be urethritis. First, clean the tip and inner side of the penis with water, followed by soap and finally with water. Then dry with clean cloth. Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily. Continue this for a week. If your symptoms persists even after a week, do visit your Physician/Dermatologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Medication for allergic reaction, did not work, breathing difficulty, stiff neck, migraine, headache, stiffness in arms. What could this be?
i am on medication for an alergic reaction but they have not worked yeaterday i went to an emergency doctors at 12:30 in the morning because i couldnt breathe i have a really stiff neck , miagraine my head is pounding, i cant lift either of my arms and i fell really ill and teary could you please think of what i might have? thankyou | It seems beside allergy you are also suffering from some other systemic illness. First of all you should take a pain killer like paracetamol(safe in allergy), take treatment for asthma in the form of inhaled or oral steroids depending on severity and then get a thorough health check. All these investigations may point towards something. You may further consult your physician or you may post your query on HCM. | |
What is the mass inside the sac during pregnancy?
Hi, I had an ultrasound on Monday. I am now 7 weeks pregnant. My doctor is sending me to as specialist because there was a mass (not sure if it is a blood spot or what) inside the sac next to but not touching the baby. They said that it was even with the baby inside the sac. She told me to restrict my activity until I saw the specialist. I m very worried about this. What could this be? | Hello,I went through your query and can understand your concern. Most often, collection of blood is seen as a mass which can be clarified under high resolution trans-vaginal sonogram. Rare conditions of choriodecidual masses also occur. Please wait for your next specialist opinion after the repeat sonogram. Do not worry, since it is more likely to be benign. Meanwhile, take absolute bed rest, avoid all strenuous activity including sexual intercourse. Hope this helps. | |
What causes shortness of breath after placement of a cardiac stent?
Age 75, was very strong and thought to be in good health. 3 weeks age had mi. Cardiologist placed 2 stents in rca. One 95% and thecother 85% blocked, Home, generally feel good, but shortness of breath intermittently, especially when laying back in my easy chair. Dr has already done away with one bp med. bp can be as low as 84, generaliyb112 over 80. Any thoughts on my shortness of breath issue? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Its not normal to have shortness of breath after stenting. I suggest you to go to see the doctor again and do an ECG, a cardiac sonography to see your heart function. You may need to add diuretics in your medicines. I suggest you to do not take blood pressure medicines when your blood pressure is low.All the best! | |
Can i be still pregnant with negative pregnancy test results?
I had a baby back in Sept that was born at 17 weeks due to preterm labor and incompetent cervix. Since then I have been tracking my cycles which range from the lowest (last cycle) of 28 days to the longest of 38 days. The average is 35. Today is day 46 and still no sign of a period. I have taken several pregnancy tests all with negative results. I haven t had any hard core symptoms of pregnancy but I didn t with my first either. Is there still a chance that I could be pregnant or if all the tests have been negative this far is it most likely something else? | Hallow Dear, Gradually your menses are becoming irregular. It is likely that you have developed hormonal imbalance. If several pregnancy tests are negative, you are not pregnant. Still for further confirmation you may get Beta hCG test done on your blood and also get ultrasonography done. Both these tests will provide you evidences of your pregnancy status. If it is confirmed that you are not pregnant, you may take some Progesterone preparation like Deviry for 5 days (with advice from your Gynaecologist). After discontinuing the pills, you should get withdrawal bleeding within 4-7 days. After you get the menses, please report to your Gynaecologist and get investigated for the irregular menses. You could be having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
What is causing my body aches and headaches?
I have had slightly elevated levels of white blood cells and red blood cells. This was found during a routine physical and has been ongoing for about 3 months. The only symptoms i have are headaches and body aches and I'm not even sure that it is related to the blood counts. Any thoughts on what this could be? Not suspecting leukemia since counts are only slightly out of normal range. | Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.You should not worry about slightly elevated levels of white blood cells and red blood cells .You should repeat your complete blood count and peripheral blood film and then see the changes from earlier blood count.This will help to remove your all doubts.Headache and body aches can be due to long duration work. I suggest you to avoid long duration work for few days and do some rest.You will be fine soon.Keep in touch and Thanx. | |
How to treat the severe hip pain?
I was awaken at 0130 by severe right hip pain. No hx of mva or injury to body part. I took med. Awoke at 0630 with same pain, took 800 mg of Tylenol. One hour later, still painful, took hydrocone 5mg w/apa 500 mg. I am still in pain, have any suggestions for me. | Hello, As you have pain in the hip which isn't coming down with the medicine I will advise for the hip x-ray. As the pain has to come down with the medicine and if it doesn't we need to rule out the underlying pathology to treat it. For now, I will advise for an x-ray of hip and hot water fermentation. Once we get the x-ray report and finds not joint pathology then exercise for strengthening the core muscles, hip muscles and thigh muscles will be beneficial. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Suggest typhoid treatment
My daughter is 9 years old. She suffering from typhiod in the month of July 2012. During typhoid she lost her weight by 4/5 kg. Now her weight is 28 kg. But now she is suffereing from severe hair fall. What can I do? What is diet for her? Any tonic may be prescribe? | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As she is recovering from typhoid fever which is a disease which is transmitted by drinking and eating contaminated water and food.It will affects the gut and may lead to constipation or diarrhea and it will reduce the immunity. That is the reason why you are having these symptoms.The symptoms of tiredness will come down in few days. I would suggest her to have diet rich in carbohydrates and plenty of fluids.She need to consume this diet for at least 15 days by that time all your symptoms will improve.Thank you | |
What causes back and bladder pain after placing a kidney stent?
I had a stint placed in my kidney 10 days ago. I now have very bad pain in my back and bladder. I am not able to urinate, my bladder is full, but nothing comes out. I feel sick to my stomach but no vomiting. Im scared somethimg is wrong. What is wrong and how do I urinate? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is important to know the reason why stent was placed in your kidney and whether the stent is on one side or on both sides. Stents are tin long tubes with curves in both ends. One end is in the pelvis of the kidney and the other end is in the urinary bladder.A stent helps in clear passage of urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. If your bladder is full then the stent is clear and allowing urine to pass through. An ultrasound scan is required to know if there is any urinary bladder infection or any other cause for not being able to pass urine from the bladder to the exterior.If there is acute retention of urine then you should go to your doctor now and have the bladder pressure released by inserting a catheter. Please do not worry. | |
What causes creamy penile discharge and swollen foreskin?
Hi, every so often I tend to get a swolen forskin which is really tight and difficult and painfull to pull back, underneath my foreskin its very red and sore. I also get a bit creamy discharge. This problem normally goes away within a week. I always use a condom when having sex. | Hello,It can be a urethritis. You can do a culture study of the discharge and start antibiotics according to the culture. Most of the cases respond well to antibiotics. If discharge persists consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Conditions like STD (sexually transmitted disease) has to be ruled out.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for swollen lymph nodes on armpit
my left armpit is suffering from swollen lymph nodes.. before it was small like size of a thumb but now it grows and the size is almost half of my fist.. its very painful when i am moving my arm.. i am taking erythromycin as medication.. is that the right medicine? why it grows so big? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged axillary lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for ultrasound study and if needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What can cause problem in nearby muscles in damaged cartilage?
Greetings, A week ago I sustained a rib injury to the left of my ribcage due to training (karate; kick to the ribs). I went to the E.R. and got X-rays/CT scan, they informed me I did not break a rib but suffered damaged cartilage that can take up to 3 weeks to heal. I have recently noticed an irregularity with my abdominal as the upper left muscle of my six pack (where I sustained the injury) seems indented and slightly numb. Best way to describe it would be to say someone literally punched in one of my abdominals. I understand i am only a week in on my recovery, but is this common for this kind of injury and will it go away? | Dear sir/mamthese kinds of injuries takes from 3 to 6 weeks to heal. some people heal faster sometimes because the injury is not that basd sometimes some need more time because the injury is worse. so dont wory | |
Is it safe to take hCG shot? Will that help to grow the follicle more?
hye, this is mrs sana ali i want to ask im on clomid cycle ive taken 50mg clomid for 5days now at day 12th i went for scan i had 3 follicles one is 2.2*2.4 second is 1.9*2.0 and 3rd is 1.1*1.5 my doctor want me to take hcg shot tommorrow early morning but im not satisfied ive no other guidence please tell me will it be fine if i`ll get that shot tommorrow and my biggest follicle will grow more or what?????????/ | Hi,It is advisable for you to take the HCG injection tomorow morning.HCG is given to cause release of the egg from the follicle so that it can fertilised. The size of the first follicle is good enough for rupture ,so the HCG to trigger egg release is a correct advise.Hope this helps.Regards. | |
Q. I have severe back pain and severe migraine. Please help.
Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I weigh 126 pounds.I started having severe back pain. It feels like someone is crushing my spine and I have a migraine, it feels like a heartbeat. I cannot eat or drink without getting sick. I do not know what to do. | Hello. Both the conditions are treatable. For back pain, have you done any investigation? In obese patients, back pain is common and called lumbago. Analgesic medication and physiotherapy are beneficial for that. You have to investigate with an X-ray of the lumbar spine to rule out arthritis or degenerative lesion if present. Investigate with serum calcium and vitamin D3 level also. Low level of it also can lead to osteoporosis and so spinal pain occurs. You have mentioned that you are having a severe migraine. For relieving acute attack, if a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug like Naproxen is not effective, then Rizatriptan 5 mg tablet can be prescribed to relieve the acute attack of migraine (although migraine has to confirmed before). To prevent repeated migraine a prophylactic like Amitryptiline can be taken. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Excess noise, bright light, lack of sleep and smoking can precipitate an attack. For more information consult a family physician online --> | |
Severe cold, disturbed sleep, sinus pain, hard cough, sneezing. Suggest diet?
I have severe cold attack as explained to me by a local doctor at a reputed hospital. Symptoms: I cannot sleep at night without headcap,sweaters and socks thru out the year with No Air conditioner. Also I have little sinus pain when ever this cold aggrevates. I get little hard cough in my throat after I get up from bed in morning , every day. I do not have running nose, no cough or sneezing thru out the year. This cold feeling gets little better for few hours, when I apply mustard oil over my body. This is going thru this since I was 10 years of age, now till now (39 yrs). Kindly suggest , any medication to have to get over this or any food / dietary / supplements I should have to get over this in due time. Thanks shobhan das. | Hi and thanks for the question, its advised that you avoid substances that contain Vitamin C at night, vitamin supplements could be taken in the mornings. You should drink a lot of water. However, the main stay of your treatment is medical and its critical. I suggest you meet an ENT specialist for an appropriate clinical evaluation and more appropriate and comprehensive management. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. | |
I have sharp sudden pain right above and around my navel inspite of having abdomal hysterectomy and cholecystectomy
Hi, I am a 35 year old women. Have had total abdomal hysterectomy and cholecystectomy. I am having sharp sudden pain right above and around my navel. Also it radiates straight down to my pelvis with pelvic pain. Also pain during urination. Please help. Thank you. | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. The pain is most likely related to urinary system. Most likely a right ureteric calculus (stone in tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder). But other causes like pain of colitis should be considered. You should consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination. Depending upon it following investigations help in making appropriate diagnosis. - Complete Blood Count. - Urine examination.- Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis. - X-ray abdomen in standing position. Depending upon clinical examination and above test results further evaluation can be planned. Till that time use some pain killer with antispasmodic like diclofenac and Buscopan. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful. | |
What is the cause for the feeling of something stuck under the right rib?
what is it when you feeling tired, i have the feeling that something is stuck under my right rib, i have had 5 blood tests, and they are all normal, i can t understand why i am feeling like this, could it be my gallbladder, and i feel bloated, i av been taking buscapan they any good. | Hello, As you have done all the blood routine which turned out to be normal. Why don't you opt for some simple breathing exercises and gentle massage over the area. As you didn't mention about under which rib it is practically difficult to answer it. But then if it is the rib cage then you can take an x-ray to figure out the status of the ribs positioning and also the lungs tissue. If it is below the rib cage that is below the diaphragm level than you should definitely opt for Ultrasound scanning of the abdomen. At times small discomforts are made unnoticed by a physician just by the blood routine, but on a safer side taking one of the above as required should reveal if there is something really wrong or not. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate
I am 44, When sleeping I often wake up because my heart is racing and pounding in my ears, I am not certain what a heart attach feels like but this scares me. My husband says as of late that I do not sleep well, I toss and turn and yell out in my sleep almost daily. | Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux or a sleep disorder (including sleep apnea). For this reason, I would first recommend taking an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.) before sleep. If this does not help, I would recommend performing a polysomnogram and an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Suggest medication for severe pain in left arm
my left arm has been extremely painful for weeks, unable to pull it behind me to fasten a shirt, limited range of motion, and pain in the middle of the top of my left arm diretly below the shoulder........it even radiates to my left ear, left headache, left neck | Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the neck. I suggest using painkillers such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest to maintain the arm immobilized to prevent further damage.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
What causes pain under the left breast along with breathing difficulty?
Hey every now and then I get a real sharp pain under my left breast. It hurts mostly when I breathe. It goes away after a few minutes, but while it’s going on it hurts so bad to breathe I’m only able to take little tiny breathes. The pain is very sharp, like stabbing. Any idea what this is? | Hello, The location and movement of a pain give clues as to what is going on. Structures that are affected by breathing are the lungs and the muscles and joints around them. Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, it is like a muscle pull or a mild infection in the lungs and surrounding tissue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist | |
Suggest remedy for knee dicomfort
After standing on my feet for 3 hours with 15kgs of weight in my back in the airport passport control, I feel discomfort in my right knee. There is no pain but I am kind of feeling that it is not normal like before. I feel like my right knee is kind of tired and i feel discomfort with it. During walking I feel normal but after walking same discomfort appears back | Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.I will advise to do X ray knee and if required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,LOAD REDUCTION : Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Weight reduction for obese patients, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling. ANALGESIC MEDICATION : Simple over the counter medications like acetaminophen is sufficient in most cases. If this fails to control pain, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may be better. VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer. Wishing you good health.Take care | |
I was diagnosed with erythema nodosum, Can I get an implant?
i was diagnosed with erythema nodosum and my doctor does not know the cause. i think it could be oral contraceptive. Therefore i was thinking about getting one of the implants instead. However, i have had a leep procedure done for level three cervical dysplasia and am still getting 6 month paps. Can I get an implant? | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the erythema nodosum can be secondary to certain drugs like oral contraceptives, penicillins, sulphonamides. consult a oral physician to rule out the cause of erythema nodosum. you can get the implant placed if there is no defect in the bone and sufficient amount of bone is present. you need to take CT or CBCT to see the amount of bone present and density of the bone. i hope my answer will help you take care. | |
Sneezing, headaches, congestion, left eye pain, watering eyes, crackling sound in left ear. Treatment?
Hi, I ve been sneezing and had enormous headaches because of congestion. My left eye and head seemed to hurt more than the right side. Now my eyes won t stop crying (both of them, right a lil bit more exaggerated) and my left ear won t stop making popping/crackling sounds... Please help. The noise in the ear happens when I swallow and it won t stop. Please, please help... | Hello, You are having a flu syndrome which could either be rhinitis (allergic or infectious) or sinusitis ( can be diagnosed with your physician's assistance. To treat you will need analgesic ( acetaminophen), chlopheniramine or any antihistamine to reduce any allergies and a nasal decongestant ( here i usually prescribe vibrocyl or marimar or prorhinel nasal puffs). I don't know what you have there. As for the infection since it is likely going to be viral just a few days of symptomatic management will get it gone. If after a few days it persist then it is likely going to be a bacterial infection (in that case, antibiotics will be of choice). Also try using general methods like keeping warm and hot soup or tea or coffee. As for the abnormal hearing of sounds (tinnitus) it might be as a result of ear infection or just symptom associated with the nasal congestion. When this will clear off, you'll feel better. In any case see with your doctor if symptoms persist Best regards | |
Is a neck belt suggested during cervical lordosis and muscle spasm?
Hi Recently I have slipped down and got hurt on my right portion of my back and neck. X-ray reports says - Loss of Cervical Lordosis and Muscle Spasgm has been observed. Currently am under Physiotheraphy (Tens+ultrasound+neck excersise). My Question is do i need to wear Neck support belt for my neck issue. | Dear patient neck support with soft collar is advisable for initial 7 days to give rest to neck muscles.Continue physiotherapy. Start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day for pain relief with tab ultracet twice a day for pain relief. You will be fine. | |
How can cough and chest pain be treated?
I ve had a sore throat/stuffy nose for about a week, with occasional coughing. Nose not as stuffy any more, but the cough is more frequent and ribs/chest painful when coughing. Throat soreness now seems to be primarily from coughing. Have only taken over-the-counter symptom reducers, vitamin C and zinc. Thank you. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Excess cough can lead muscular strain and so rib and chest pain present. Your viral infection my subsided and here cough could be as post viral bronchitis cough. Your Auscultation should be done and chest X-ray is advisable. Also check your CBC report. To suppress cough dextromethorphan syrup can be prescribed Take care Hope this will help you Consult pulmonologoist for examination | |
Q. My baby has got soft teeth that chip on biting. What am I to do?
Hello doctor, My baby is one year old. She has soft teeth in the front and she is not able to bite anything with the upper teeth. If she bites, the teeth start chipping. What am I to do? | Hi. If the enamel matrix formation is deficient, it will result in soft teeth that chips and/or decays easily. It may also result in an atypical or abnormal tooth shape. This is called enamel hypoplasia. Treatment for this dental condition includes removal of the very soft enamel and placement of a white tooth-colored filling in that area. Occasionally, the aberration or deviation from normal growth in the enamel is extensive enough that we recommend a white stainless steel cap as a temporary crown during the growing years. Maintain proper oral hygiene of the child by wiping the teeth with a soft cloth or a very soft brush. For further information consult a dentist online --> | |
What causes high fever and severe headache after head injury?
A week ago my 16 year old daughter fell backwards and hit hard at the back of head. I took her to A & E and they just did an assessment with no xray or scanning coz she looks fine. Last night she had very high fever and have a severe throbbing headache. I gave her ibuprofen. This morning her fever subsided though still weak. What should I do? | Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern. I think that the situation may be serious . Your daughter symptoms may be related to a meningitis or intracranial hemorrhage. The headache is often normal after a head concussion, but the fever is very concerning. I would like to know if you have noticed any leaking from her nose or ears or neck stiffness after the trauma. If a tearing in the brain covering layers is caused by a trauma, it can lead to an infection called meningitis. Meningitis can cause headache and high fever. I would recommend to consult with a neurologist as soon as possible, have a good physical examination and a brain CT scan. A lumbar puncture may be necessary if the examination is not normal. Hope to have been of help!Thank you for using HCM!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka | |
Q. I have troubled gut with gas, constant rumbling in stomach, and frequent burps. Please help.
Hello doctor, For the last year or so I have been experiencing a troubled gut, gassy disposition, constant rumbling in the stomach, and frequent burps. Since then I have stopped consuming lactose, heavy foods such as cheese, full-fat milk, and paneer since but my stomach is still unsettled a year on. I have also noticed that over the last three months my skin has been breaking out on the chin, forehead, and cheeks. This coincides with the start of the lockdown where I live. I have never experienced acne or other skin issues before. My diet has remained the same vegetarian, lactose-free, a decent amount of fruits and veggies, next to no sweets, ghee, butter, chapatis, and rice. I do not smoke at all and drink very infrequently. I do not skip meals. I do not take supplements currently, only Cod liver oil capsules for immunity for the last 5-6 years. How do I improve my gut health and does it have anything to do with my sudden skin problems? | Hi. If your gut is not normal, it will definitely affect your skin. First thing, include a lot of probiotics in your diet. Take two cups of curd daily. Have small frequent meals like two to three hours eat something. Your meal should be breakfast, lunch, and dinner with two intermittent snacks. Include ghee every day in your diet. Add one or two teaspoons ghee with rice along with other accompaniments. Stop the Cod liver capsules completely. Supplements should not be taken for years together. Occasionally if you eat homemade sweets, nothing will happen. You can take it as your weight is very low. For in-between snacks, you can eat fruits, buttermilk (include every day), protein powder in the evening, channa, etc. Always have protein-rich foods in the morning hours and the later meal should be light. Avoid breads, bakery products, processed foods, sodas, rich sweets, junks, etc. Get a complete blood test done. Follow up after a week with your reports. | |
I am having teeth & facial pain allergies, is this sinus infection ?
I am having some upper tooth pain, sore cheeks jaw. Been going on a couple of weeks. It happens when I wake up, then kind of goes away in the afternoon. Then at night it comes back a little while before I go to bed. I do have some allergiesi think. I have some phlem in my throat i can haucker out occasionaly. I am not on any meds currently. what could this be, allergies?, sinus infection ?, something else? | Sinus is most likely to be effected. You may try steam inhalation. it might help in reducing some of the symptoms. | |
What causes chest pain and light headedness?
last week I had chest pain and felt light headed and sick to my stomach. It lasted about 5 minutes. today I seen a pain management doctor and he asked me if I knew why I have weakness on one side of my body. stroke runs in my family. could that be whats going on with me? | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should consult neurophysician and get done1. Clinical examination of central nervous system.2. MRI brain.You are having following risk factors for stroke.1. Light headed ness.2. Positive Family history of stroke 3. One sided weakness in the body.So consult neurophysician first and rule out stroke.In stroke management, early diagnosis and treatment is the key in recovery.So first rule out stroke for your symptoms. | |
Which medicine should I take for acne and patches on face and how long should I take ?
Respected Sir , Does azithral 500 mg good for skin acne ? & how long should I take ? Doxynor & folcicrom can help for remove the patches on face ? & how long I should take it? | Dear Birva, Thanks for your query. Azithral is an antibiotic nd should only be taken on prescription. It is used in treating acne , the medicine is given for three consecutive days in a week for 4-6 weekd alongwith other acne creams and medications. The drug shuould be taken empty stomach for best results and side effects include stomach upset. I would request you to visit a qualified dermatologist for getting a cure to your acne. Regards Dr.Rohit Batra | |
How to treat smelly discharge with burning sensation while urination?
Everyday i have discharge, sometimes yellow sometimes clear, at times it has a bad odor. Im not comportable having sex anymore with my parter because of the odor and the gowey stuff that comes out, i also have to go pee really bad but only little drops come out, and it burns alot, whats happening to me? Please help me? | Hi and thank you so much for this queryI am so sorry to hear about these symptoms. they are suggestive of a urogenital tract infection. Your symptoms are very much in favor of this, I will suggest that you get consulted and treated for this. It would be best to do a vaginal exam, urine test and samples from the vaginal should also be examined. You would most likely need antibiotics for the treatment of this disease condition.I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. | |
What causes dryness and broken skin on penis?
BROKEN & DRY SKIN ON PENISHi Doctor, I am facing a hectic probelm of my penis external skin dry and eventually i get my penis skin broken. I applied many lubricant like, baby oil, vaseline, nivea etc. Its appeard first, I think after using a condomn. I get itching inside my foreskin around ring. Upon the penis skin after the drynes it makes small circle spots and colour is changing and looks like wound healed area. Also i got broken skin in my back pass area and i used cavilon spray and it gets healed. But in the penis the dryness and duly when i try to pull the foreskin its get more tight and breaks the skin. I am really worring to have sex as well. I do smoke and drink. Last few weeks i used wines as well. Could you please explain me what is it ? Is it any type of STD ? What medicine i should apply ? Your kind advise highly appreciated | Hello,It may be due to dry skin. For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. For itching you can take tablet loratidine. Avoid sweating and harsh cosmetic products. Maintain proper hygiene. Watch for symptoms penile ulcer, discharge.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for pain in the knee
Hello my name is Michelle and I have and old knee injury that never got taken care of when I was 11 I was riding on the hood of a car on my stomach and fell off then I got pulled under the car and my knee got jammed under the car it was very swollen and bruised and the dr said I had fluid in it but never took it out now I m 29 and have knee pain all the time! I can t sit for a long period of time or have my leg crossed for a long time because when I get up in pulls in the back of my knee and pops and my knee gives out all the time! What could be going on? | Hello,Its possible you may have torn a ligament in your knee. Sometimes you can tear the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.You should see an orthopedic or sports medicine doctor for a full examination of your knee.Best wishes,Dr Rawlinson | |
Will the stretch marks cause chest pain?
I m an obese male. Would stretch marks on my chest hurt? Medically I m okay aside from the need to lose weight, but I will get chest pains, but I can pin point them to where the stretch marks on my chest are. So do stretch marks hurt? And how can I stop it? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, stretch marks can cause superficial pain at the site of Mark. But better to first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain as you are obese. Obese patients tend to have higher cholesterol level. And possibility of Coronary artery obstruction due to cholesterol deposition in coronary arteries is high. And this can cause chest pain. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo first. If both are normal than no need to worry much for heart diseases. Weight loss should be done as soon as possible. And excess fat tissue can cause inflammatory reaction at the site of stretch marks. So first rule out cardiac cause and start weight reduction. Once you loose weight, inflammation will decrease and pain will also decrease. At present you can take simple painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suggest creams for fair skin tone
Using melacare. Skin gets dark if melacare not used. Advice for alternate cream? im suhana im using melacare since 3 yrs. if i stop using it my skin tone is going dark before using i was fair but after using it i became more fair but if i stop im loosing my natural clr also im becoming so dark | Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicMelacare cream should never be used as a regular fairness cream since it contains a potent steroid, mometasone which can cause side effects like photosensitivity, acne, hirsutim (in females), skin thinning and telangiectasias etc. This cream is used by dermatologist for pigmentation/melasma and even then not more than 2-3 months because of the risk of steroid related side effects. Though it improves the complexion /hyperpigmentation because of the skin lightening ingredients present in it e.g tretinoin, hydroquinone, mometasone but they are not meant for regular use.I would suggest that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day, that which offers both UV B and UV A protection.A skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following ingredients e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin, Vit C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate), liquorice, glabridin etc can be used once or twice daily. These ingredients are safe for even long term use.regards | |
Suggest remedies for enlarged and malfunctioning right kidney
My Baby Named Sifat of 2 Yrs 8 months.His Right Kidney is Enlarge and Functioning Poor and Delay. I was Tested DTPA and IVU that Attached. It Was Seen Left Kidney Functioning and Right Kidney Obstruct Uropathy. My doctor Sayed Got an Operation by removing Block of Right Kidney.But my Baby Have no any Syntom,illness. He is totally OK and Normal. Its a Little Baby, What can I Do ? Pls. Advice me. | Hi,There is a clear evidence of obstructive uropathy in your baby.If obstruction not relieved in time there may be persistent deterioration in kidney function which may not be recovered even after relieving obstruction later.So it is advisable to take opinion of pediatric nephrologist and urosurgeon and proceed for the treatment as advised. | |
Should the non functioning kidney be removed?
My father is 70 years and a heart patient, went under bypass surgery 8 years back. Now he is having stone in left kidney. After DPTA test, it is clear that left kidney is totally non functioning. Is it ok & safe to remove the kidney? What could be the affect of it? | HelloThanks for query .Your father has been detected to have non functioning Left kidney which is confirmed on DTPA scan .In view of his Rt kidney functioning normally and left one is it being non functioning the left kidney is the source of infection and there is high risk of getting repeated infection .Hence it is always advisable to remove the diseased kidney .Please go ahead and get it removed by surgery (Nephrectomy)Dr.Patil. | |
Why is my collarbone popping and causing pain in my neck and shoulder?
Yes my collar bone is popping and is real mushy feeling around my sernam there is alot of pain with this the pain radiates into my neck and shoulder as well it is also makining popping and cracking noises were the bone meets the sernum and swelling is visible | Hello, As this must be the Sternoclavicular joint inflammation due to ligament sprain. Taking an x-ray is advised. Post which hot water fermentation and exercise to stabilize the Sternoclavicular joint is advised. Also for neck and shoulder stabilization should be a part of the exercise prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What causes a feeling that someone is standing behind?
Everytime im not doing anything and there is a corner or something behind my, i have a really powerful urge to turn around and look at it for 5 seconds. This happens every 5 seconds and if i dont i start hallucinating something is behind me and the feeling starts destroying my brain mentally. What would this be because i cant stand it anymore i want to live life without looking behind me every 5 seconds.Thanks | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.It could be a presentation of OCD. This will require treatment with fluvoxamine or clomipramine or fluoxetine etc. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
What causes dizziness, vomiting and low BP post stent placement?
hi my mum is 65 and has never been ill all her life until last year when she had a heart attack and had stents fitted and has been on medication ever since, for the past couple of days she has been feeling dizzy and it has been going black like she is going to pass out , she dosnt pass out but she cannot hold anything down either and she has low blood pressure. she went to the doctors yesterday and he sent her home with some antibiotics saying if your no better in a couple of days come back and we will send you for a chest xray. she went home took an antiobiotic and threw it straight back up, so she went to bed. the doctor just said he thinks it is some kind of infection. I am worried because my mum carries on regardless but she isn t and looks ill , I just think because of the low blood pressure the doctor should have sent her to the hospital and I am very worried about her . do you know what is wrong with her ? | Hello, Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated.Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.An ECG and echo test is required to assess the cardiac status. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes back spasms and breathing difficulty when suffering from liver cirrhosis?
been told I have cerrihous of the liver and have for the past year have been through testing draining flood of the stomach. Now i stop the blooting and clean houses but have severe pain on the left toward the area of the spleen. what is causing the back spasm and extreme pain interupting breathing? | Hi U r saying that ur diagnosed as cirrhosi.pain in left hypochondrium is mainly due to spleenomegaly associated with portal hypertension.usually it is dragging pain.breathing problem may be due to hepatopulmonary syndrome or pleural effusion .better to go for investigation..Thank u | |
Suggest remedy for bruise on ankle
about 6 months ago i was playing soccer and i got kicked really hard on my leg and because of that i had a really bad bruise all the way down to my ankle and there is a lump where i got kicked. My concern is that the bruise is gone but the lump is still there. Should i be concerned? | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..As per your complain it seems that due to sudden blow there has been traumatic injury to the soft tissue fibres leading to inflammation of soft tissues leading to accumulation of inflammatory fluid and swelling..Bruising and lump formation is due to ruptured blood vessels secondary to injury leading to blood spillage into soft tissues and there is also HEMATOMA formation..At times the Hematoma gets localized and encapsulated and become a firm mass that can take a long time to resolve..Nothing to worry as it will get resolved soon..You can do alternate warm and cool compresses over it..Apply Heparin gel over it as it helps in disruption of Hematoma..In case if there is no improvement in another one month after doing the following remedies consult a General Physician and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
Hard ball like and sore inside cheek after wisdom tooth removal, on penicillin. Is this usual ?
Its been 5 days since my daughter had two wisdom teeth removed. She had the usual swelling of the cheek which has gone done some. However, inside her cheek is a hard type ball about the size of a quarter around maybe, and it is very sore still. She has been on penicillin since the surgery. Is this usual or does it sound like an infection? | Hi,As now wisdom teeth are removed, gradually swelling will be subsided.continue with penicillin.If require go for anti-inflammatory medcnes for 2-3 days.This is common with dental infection.Do warm water gargling.Ok and bye. | |
Q. Why are there itching and black spots on penis after sex?
Hello doctor, I am male, 32 years old. Last month I got married. After marriage started having sex daily. Now my penis tip inside foreskin has become blackish and showing black patches and it is itching too. Previously I did not face such kind of problem. Now for the past eight days, I have stopped having sex. Initially, it started itching after sex, but I ignored it. Before two days itching was terrible. Now I am feeling irritation inside penis while urinating and in relax mode too. My wife having white discharge problem for the past two months and she is on medication for that. We do not use any condom nor any lubricant. Since three days started using soap for washing my penis and surrounding areas and Clotrimazole dusting powder. I think it is dermatitis and fungal infection. Which medication should I use? Shall I visit any dermatologist or with the help of medication it will be curable? For how many days I should avoid having sex or I can have sex? | Hello. It very well looks like a fungal infection (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the source could be your partner's genitalia as she is complaining of white per vaginal discharge for a long time. You both should consult a gynecologist soon and order swab testing for urself. The gynecologist would also start you guys on some antifungals. Treatment would be comprised of 15 days to a month depending on the severity. Do not make sexual connections till the period of asepsis. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in right testicle
My husband is 53 in the last few months he has lost about 17 pounds he has not been dieting and he says that his right testicle has pain that comes and goes for how long he has had this pain I know not he just told me about a week ago he also says that he has had what he says is a muscle spasms in the right side of his stomach What could be the cause thank you | Hello,Causes of testicular pain are:- 1) Injury 2) Testicle torsion 3) Epididymitis 4) Orchitis 5) Inflammation due to sexually transmitted disease. 6) Give proper support to the testicle. Take tablet Brufen if pain. Do ultrasound of scrotum. Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with a surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Cannot breathe through nose with a bad cold.
Hi! :) Sorry to bother you, but I have a bad cold and I can t breathe out of my nose...I have to breathe out of my mouth, and I was wondering...when I fall asleep how does my body get the oxygen it needs? Do I unconsciously keep breathing out of my mouth? Thanks! ;) | otrivin nasal drops 2 drops twice a day tab.actifed plus twice a day | |
What is the reason for tiredness,headache and muscle spasms?
All week long I felt tired and run down. I usually am full of energy at work. Thursday I came down with a dull headache along with muscle aches, by Friday I was experiencing waves of nausea and cramping and loose stool. Today it seems like the nausea dissipated a bit but I am still getting stomach spasms which makes me hit the toilet and quickly. | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.you may be having gut infection, with indigestion/ gastritis.take antacids, pro biotic tablets and anti spasmodic tabletsNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal.Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.Kind Regards,Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch) | |
What causes shooting pain all over the body and lower back pain?
I am a 39 year old female 145 pounds and 5 4 One I think I may be a hypercondriac as I always think I have cancer. I do suffer from anxiety and have IBS. Lately I have been having shooting pains all over my body everywhere and bad aching lower back also I get a tighening feeling in my right side under my rib and above my hip. Last I have this tiny bump under my skin beside my nose that is hard. Not really painful just kind numb feeling? Please help if you can and ease my mind | thank you for your question. I would suggest you to take elavil 25 mg two times daily and dolo-neurobion also twice daily. Apply voltaren gel locally to back after hot fomentation.Avoid lifting heavy objects.supplement Evion 400 mg also once a day.you will be alright soon | |
Can having a small bladder or previous case of kidney stones lead to blood in urine?
right after I go to the bathroom I still feel like I still have to go and I had blood in it 2 time I have had kidney stones 2 time I have a small bladder and one small kidney and the other one is horseshoe shape if one of them might be going bad how can I tell and if they do go bad can that causes weight gain? | Hi. Yes, the kidney stones or stones anywhere in the urinary tract can cause bleeding and also the infection too can . For you to know the present state , I would advise you to go for Ultrasonography and intravenous pyelography tests along with routine blood and urine tests. This possibly can not cause weight gain ... | |
What are the side effects of steroid-muscular injection?
I had a steroid-muscular injection (8 mg of the medication) for my cold symptoms a week ago. My cold is better, but I feel tired and low energy now. I am worried about side effects of the medication. Is it possible to see any side effects, such as low energy, brittle bone, etc. after one shot of steroid?? | HiOne dose of steroid injection will not produce any side effects.But generally steroids are not prescribed in acute infections since it will suppress immunity and mask symptoms.Kindly check your temperature and consider taking antibiotics in case of any cold symptoms.Pain killers can be taken since musculoskeletal pain can present as fatigue.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician | |
What causes a small pea sized lump on either side of the groin?
Hi, I have just discovered a small pea size lump on either side of my son' s groin. He had scarlet fever last week and is currently on antibiotics - augmentin. The course is for 10 days and finishes 11th may. Is this something for me to be concerned about?RegardsMarian | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.It is likely to be the inguinal lymohnode swelling or hernial swelling. But most likely it is lymph node swelling.It is common in infection. So do not worry take antibiotics regularly. Good hygiene of the boy is necessary,, please told him to take daily bath. Good diet consisting of high protein and carbohydrate can also help. Avoid spicy and oily food. Greencleafy vegetables and fruits can also help.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM. | |
How long does MRSA take to heal?
My father-in-law has dry gangrene in his left foot, they want to amputate up to his knee. He currently is also fighting off MRSA that he recently got while at a local hospital. He is a diabetic and around 68 years of age. He does not want to have the surgery. How long will he have to live if he does not have the surgery? | IT IS SAD QUESTION ....SURGERY IS VERY IMPORTANT ....SURGERY AND DEBRIDEMENT AND ANTIBIOTIC..WILL MAKE HIM GOOD..HE NEED PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT |
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