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What medicines can be applied for itchy lumps on neck?
I think I was bit by a spider a couple day ago woke up yesterday morning and had a lump on the back of my neck but did not hurt? But last night started hurting more so itched it and some stuff came out? It is really red and hard & I put baking soda on it, but just is sore & I have a headache & feel kinda crappy today? Not sure if I should go to the Doctor, what do you think? | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this lump that you have reported. The information suggest that there is a possible ongoing infection. I will recommend that you get this lump evaluated by your doctor and managed accordingly. For itches and pain, you cab use Tylenol PM while you figure out your way to the hospital.I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. | |
How safe is using Sensodent K toothpaste?
I am 73 yrs old, sone bypass surgery and having sugar under control with medication. My dentist suggested SENSODENT K TOOTHPASTE and I am using for the past 3 years. Is it harmful or shall I continue with it till my lifetime. I would be grateful to you if you answer my question,jagatheesan | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The sensodent K tooth paste can be used for 15 days to a month. When you use this tooth paste is used it blocks the exposed dentinal tubules and reduces the sensitivity. Later you can stick on to normal tooth paste. There are no adverse effects of the sensodent k tooth paste. consult a oral physician and get the cause ruled out, if there are any abraded teeth, you can get it restored.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
What could cause discharge from penis after treating the cattle for pink eye?
I have no pain but a very small discharge from my penis, i am not sexually active at all. I did treat my cattle last week for Pink Eye which is a form of conjunctavitis is there a chance that i could have contracted this infection from not washing my hands properly? | Hi, If by any chance you touched the eye of cattle and touched your genital region then we can thin of infection from cattle. If not, it can be a bacterial infection due to some other reason. Share a picture for confirmation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Is blood pressure problems causing painful numbness in my limbs?
I am 25 yrs old female. I have controlled high blood pressure and thyroid problems. Yesterday while staying at a hotel, I jabbed my lower back on the (sharp) faucet getting out of the tub. Instantly, I had pain radiate down my arms and legs. By no surprise, I have a very nasty bruise directly at the base of my spine. I have a history of occipital nerve damage (age of 15)which included numbness down my extremities from time-to-time. That being said, I woke up this morning with a very stiff neck and upon standing from sitting, the bottom of my feet go numb; this just started happening in my hands as well. This numbness is extremely painful but only lasts about 15mins. I have tried ice with no success. Should I see a doctor or wait a few days? | Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that such problems is not because of high blood pressure but it is because of injury to back. There is no need to worry regarding it. You can wait for some time. I advice you to take vitamin B complex tablets. Also start doing early morning exercise. It will cause you recover fast. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious disease specialist.Wish you a best health at health care magic. | |
Suggest treatment for elevated SGPT and fatty liver
Hi, I am sanjeev and having diabetes and hypertension. Last five years back , I undergone angioplasty in my RCA. Last one year my SGPT lies between 90 to 130. As per whole abdomen CT scan report, my liver is enlarge and fatty. I am taking medicine of diabetes, high B.P. and cholesterol. My age is 44 and weight is 85 Pls advice me any medicine for the control of SGPT | HelloWelcome to Healthcare magic.You are suffering from too many serious diseases but treatment is possible.Please control your diabetes by drugs, diet and proper exercises.Control BP by medicines and low salt diet.This will also help in your fatty liver.Please avoid spicy and oily diet.Take green veg and pulses more.Take your medicine at proper time.Controlling sugar and BP will also help you for liver metabolism.Hope this will help you.Take care... | |
What does pelvicalyceal retention in terms of the kidney mean?
My son has hydronephrosis of his right kidney and has had two surgeries when he was 1 year old. He is now 8 and had a renal scan and the results state that he ha significant pelvicalyceal retention on the right which clears following lasix administration. Should we be concerned with the findings? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your son might have had congenital hydronephrosis in the right kidney which was partially restored by doing surgical procedures. The present renal scan at 8 years shows that the kidney is bulging out due to urine in the collecting system but this becomes normal when there is increased force in the kidney after giving lasix which is a diuretic. Lasix administration is a method to study real and apparent swelling of the renal collecting system. Since the swelling in pelvicalyceal system disappears after taking lasix, it is conclusive that he does not have any real obstruction in the kidney collecting system and the swelling that is apparent on the scan is temporary in nature. It will be good to do blood tests for kidney functions regularly as advised by his doctors to make sure the kidneys are working fine and serum creatinine and blood urea values are in the normal range. | |
Suggest treatment for stomach ache and fever in a child
my 4 year old has a stomach ache, a head ache and a temperature of 101.8. the stomach ache was from last night. he got some sleep but now has a stomach ache this morning as well. he s been having stomach aches more frequently this past 2 weeks although they only last a few minutes. | Good morning..!!Your child might be having a viral infection.Stomach aches could be part of it or due to gastritis.You cna give him paracetomol and lansoprazole for 5 days.If not getting better, consult your doctor for further evaluation and management plan.Thank you, have a nice day..!!! | |
What causes hands, feet and lips to turn blue?
I have a 18 month old baby who has been having her hands feet and lips turning blue. She eats well and seems fine in every way. Her Dr. is doing blood work now and she has a ECO on Tuesday to check her heart, even though her Dr thinks her heart in fine but doind the check to make sure. Today she fell off my lap (we were on the floor) and she cried and started to sweat. This has never happened befor. She was brght red and clammy and sweatly all over. Is this normal? | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern. You have mentioned that a physician has examined your kid and told that her heart is fine. But anyhow get an echo done so that we can be doubly sure. The other possibility is breath holding spell, if these incidents of bluish discoloration are happening, after crying. I suggest you get back to your Pediatrician regarding this possibility after the Echo has come out as normal.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment for stage 4 bone metastases
Hi , my father in law was detected bone metastasis stage 4 , primary unknown age 70 , he is having at time mild and at times Severe pain in back ,shoulders bones , we are using fentanyle patches , at times morphine and at times brufen at times he feels good but it lasts for only a day or two . We are using alternate methods like ginger, Lemmon , beet roots carrot juices etc It is at times very difficult position to everybody around , kindly advise whether any medicine to cure it fully. Regards | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Sorry to say but there is no total cure for his pain. Bone metastases related pain is very difficult to treat. You are giving correct medicines for pain relief. In addition to those drugs, you can give mild sedative drugs to induce sleep because sleep can give pain relief. You should also start calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements. These will also subside some pain. You can also try acupuncture techniques. These techniques are not 100% curative but can give some relief. So these are the other options besides what you are giving. Discuss them with his doctor and plan accordingly. Sorry, but there is no medicine to cure his pain fully. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks. | |
Is MRI showing stroke need neurologist s visit as emergency?
My sister just had an MRI and was told she has had a stroke & needed to see a neurologist ASAP. The Drs. office she is associated with is booked as many of them are on vacation. I am trying to find a Dr. in the area for her that will work with her primary & does not think he/she is God | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted the details. The emergency to see a neurologist depends on the patient's symptoms as well as the MRI findings.If the MRI brain shows an acute infarct (fresh blood clot), then, an emergency consultation is required, as stroke treatments are time-bound (they do not work after certain periods of time).If there is acute-onset weakness of arm or leg, language dysfunction, headache, facial droop, etc,. then, again, she should see a neurologist immediately.If the above are not present, then, she can see a neurologist as per appointment.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: My blog: | |
Is infection with cellulitis related to hallucinations?
Hi my sister just got out of the hospital, against doctors wishes, her leg is still infected with cellulitis and she is now having hallucinations. Shes been seeing a little girl playing, an old women and man knitting and a man hiding behind the couch. Could these two things in anyway be related? | HiThanks for using healthcare magicVisual hallucination is mainly happened due to underline physical problem. Sometime, due to infection and electrolyte imbalance, patients go into delirium. May be, you sister has the same. In that case, maintaining electrolyte and infection is the best treatment. Better to take a psychiatrist opinion in her case.Thanks | |
Is Neotigasone drug effective for psoriasis?
Hello, I have Psoriaz more then 6 years already. It became worse after born of my 2 children one after another with difference 1.5 years. I've tried many ways to ged rid of this, even took a courses of UV lights but nothing helped. Now my Doctor prescribed me Neotigasone, 60 drugs which I should dring for 2 months...I wanted to ask if this could help me or make some harm? Thanks | Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic,Neotigasone is acitretin and it is an approved medicine for Psoriasis. This will help you. If you are taking the medicine under supervision of your doctor and if you continue monitoring your blood parameters as advised it should ideally do no harm. When you are on the tablet you should not get pregnant and I am sure your doctor would have counselled you in this regard. Your skin and lips can become dry, so kindly use a moisturizer regularly.Hope this helped,Take care. | |
What causes extreme mood swings?
I am not sure if this is normal but i keep having days when i m really happy and excited for no reason and want to be around loads of people and other days i feel really down and upset for no reason and don t feel like doing anything. Sometimes it can be on the same day and i can swap moods really quickly and the moods can be one extreme to the other. | Hi.I had gone through your query.Mood variability or mood swings can be a part of your personality.If there are extreme mood swings then need to evaluate properly.Mood swings along with loss of interest in activities may indicate depression.mood swings along with irritability and talkativeness may indicate bipolar disorder.So there are many possible diagnosis. Better to consult psychiatrist for detail evaluations.It can be treated with anti depressant and mood stabilizers.Choice of medicines are depend upon its presentations.I hope i have answered your query.Thank you, | |
Why did I have elevated GOT and GPT levels?
Hello, i am 43 years old, 59 kg and 1.61m 2 weeks ago the doctor measured the GT level in blood, which was fully normal. All other tests (kidneys, cholesterin, hemoglobin, CRP) were normal. Last week I had a mild cold and some digestion problems (feeling full after eating). For a routine cardiologic check the doctor measured GOT and GPT which proved to be double than the normal. Never hadelevated liver enzymes. What can this be? | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that they were elevated due to the alcohol habbit, or hepatitis, fatty liver, etc. You may need to have ultra sound for diagnosis and treatment of the liver problem . Other liver function tests are to be done to pin point the diagnosis. E.C.G, and echo cardiogram are to be done to exclude the cardiac involvement. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and protein rich foods for good health of the liver. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. | |
Suggest remedy for skin indention in buttock area
My 6 year old daughter fell off of a deck about 4 feet from the ground and landed directly on her right butt cheek onto the end of a 2x4 board. She got a really bad bruise. It took about 3-4 weeks for the bruise to completely go away. Now, all of a sudden her skin is indented (about a 3 inch indented line) and you can feel a bunch of scar tissue underneath. Will this go away? Should I take her to get it checked out? | Hi,From history it seems that she might be having fracture of coccyx giving rise this indention after some time.It might have been better if shown to doctor at the time of injury.Go for x-ray coccyx region.After report your doctor will give advice accordingly.Ok and take care. | |
Unable to breath, sneeze or cough. Breast cancer. Has masectomy. Suggest?c
I am a 48 year old female with a history of breast cancer since 1997 - 4 recurrences. Have had a masectomy with no rebuild, and cancer returned on the right side chest wall 3 years after masectomy, so that side was re-radiated (2nd time). That was in 2006. In December, I developed a generalized pain in the right side chest area, but felt it was muscle, as I am a very physically active person. 3 weeks ago, I went to my PCP, as pain was making it difficult to sleep. He wanted to order a CAT scan stat, but since I have had so much radiation , I asked to try a chiropractor first as I felt it was muscle/skeletal. He agreed. I went to the chiropractor who felt it was a pinched thoracic nerve, possibly from scar tissue on the chest. Made sense, and the symptoms matched, so I have seen him 4 times with improvement each time. Then on wednesday, I shoveled a small amount of snow. I felt okay, but a 1/2 hour later, I was in real pain, and have been so ever since. Last night was hell - unable to get a deep breath, sneeze , cough, or sneeze. Was in big discomfort no matter how I lay. I have a high pain tolerance usually, but this is relentless. Since wednesday, I have tried epsom salt soaks, 800 mg ibuprofen (which I never take), and gentle stretching . Still have a sharp pain that extends from back to front of the ribcage, and can t get a deep breath without pain. I am kinda collapsing in on the right side due to discomfort. If i press under the arm, I can feel an off sensation in the breastbone area - almost like movement - hard to say, but very painful. Almost sneezed, and flet like I was being ripped apart. Any advice? | Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic In this background, CT is often necessary. If you are concerned about radiation, why not MRI? - magnetic / no radiation involved. secondly, a past event is not always the cause for all future problems. See your doctor again / The pain may be from food pipe or heart? Have an EKG / try antacids. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck | |
Suggest treatment for severe cold in an infant
My baby is 20 months. Had runny nose for about 10 days but has been genuinely ok apart from frustrated. He has intermittently been rubbing his nose and crying. This evening it has got worse. He is clutching his nose constantly mand crying. There is lots of snot . He is eating ok, drinking etc but I m worried because this nose rubbing has got worse and he is distressed. Given him ibuprofen and nasal drops. He is alert. It helps sometimes to put a cold compress under his nose. He also has occasionally been chewing on his fingers. He is presently playing but 5 mins previous he was distressed. | a running nose can be a cause of nasal irritation. but as the symptoms are persistent, please rule out any foriegn body impaction in nostrils (meet a ENT person or pediatricina). if baby is otherwise healthy and happy, less to worry. must rule out nasal foreign body.... and dont use ibugesic for running nose or irritation. | |
What causes pain in arms ,numbness in fingers and rapid heart beat?
Hello doctor, i have had implanon for almost a year now but recently i have had pain in my arm and numbness on my fingers of my other arm too and i have been lightheaded and my heart seems to beat faster. I would like to know if this is normal or is my body not liking the implanon. Thank you!! | Hello!Welcome on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to inflammation or to implanon adverse effects. I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes: - a resting ECG- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, muscular enzymes, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels). If all these tests result normal, you should consider those symptoms related to implanon adverse effects. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Iliri | |
Suggest treatment for cough with blood stains
hi im 24 years old and i been having an on going cough for about over a year now. it comes and goes and sometimes its worse than others. i dont feel sick its just a cough that dont leave. sometimes i feel congested and sometimes i cough up blood tinted mucus. and now its been here for 2 weeks but not all day long just in the morning and sometimes at night. what can i do? | HelloYou need to see a doctor for an exam and a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia or lung cancer. Otherwise, this could be caused by gastric acid reflux and I would put you on either Zantac or Nexium for that | |
Suggest treatment for exhaustion and stress
I suffer from the feeling of total exhaustion even when I ve done nothing.im taking thyroxine1mg daily,which initially helped,but when I have a stressful situation it seems like my body can t use it s fight and flight system,I have wondered if I am suffering from some kind of adrenal insufficiency and have thought of doing a salivary cortisol.this has been ongoing for about 4 yrs now,and became evident after I had my home burgled.i would appreciate your comments. | Hello,I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. From the description of your problems, one possibility is that you could be suffering from a chronic depressive disorder (a.k.a. Dysthymia).Persons with thyroid disorders are known to have a much higher prevalence of depression. Moreover, you have also mentioned that your symptoms were trigerred by a stressful event. So, I think thatit would be worthwhile to see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further manaagement.Best wishes. | |
Q. Suffering from schizophrenia. Doubt regarding Sulpitac dosage.
Hello Doctor, My brother (aged 18 years) has schizophrenia since two years. (Note : My father has schizophrenia who is under medication for nearly 25 to 30 years). The tablets prescribed by the doctor were Mirtaz 15 and Sulpitac 50. During this period he had an increased appetite and was obese. He was sleeping a lot and was hearing voices (which he told only after changing the doctor and after having the new medicines). One year back he was prescribed with tablets Sulpitac 50, Arip 10. He was fine with these tablets as he was not hearing any voices (during his junior college). The doctor also said that sulpitac is a drug to be avoided since there are chances for cardiac problems in future. But as his exams were nearing (my observation), he had sleepless nights because of which he was always resisting to go to school and started to hear voices again. So each time we consulted the doctor, he increased the dosage. And these are the tablets that he was taking during his exams --> Sulpitac 200, Arpizol 10, TF-Plus, Zolcalm 10 (started with Zolcalm 5) and Flocetam 400(morning). After 3 or 4 exams got over, he again started to have sleepless nights inspite of taking Zolcalm 10. When we visited the doctor mid-way during the exams, the doctor said he had prescribed the maximum dosage beyond which he cannot increase or do anything. So my brother had to cope up to complete all his exams and when his exams were over he did not have any sleep problems after which Zolcalm 10 was gradually stopped. Now he has joined a professional degree but still he takes Sulpitac 200, Arpizol 10, TF-Plus and he is in the midway of his first semester. He has started to have sleepless nights now and then. After consulting with the doctor, we have started to give him half tablet of Zolcalm 10 if he continuously has 2 or 3 sleepless nights. What should be done as the boy is suffering to cope up with his studies? He says that he lies awake during nights and his body gets too tired to move.He also said if my father or mother calls or speaks to him (assuming him to be awake), he gets irritated as he feels too tired to respond. My parents and I are worried about the situation and also about the dosage of Sulpitac which has not been reduced till date. Please help us with this situation. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq. After going through the detailed history of your brother, it seems that he is suffering from schizophrenia and he responds fairly to Sulpitac. It is also obvious that he had acute exacerbation of his illness after going through some sort of stressor (example:exam). Before I suggest you anything, I would like to know certain things: In my experience, I would say Sulpitac is not the first choice antipsychotic, as better drugs are available when compared to sulphitac and that too at half the price. So changing drug could be a viable option in your brother's case if not done previously. About 200 mg is all right. It is as safer as other antipsychotic drugs, so I think you need not worry about this. To take care of any adverse effects, please follow the instructions of your psychiatrist. Regarding his repeated problem about sleep when exam approaches, I advise you to engage him in regular studies as it will reduce the burden of so called exams. You can also ensure better sleep hygiene for him as this will also help him in the long run. For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> | |
How can knee and calf numbness following lumbar fusion be treated?
I had a lumbar fushion at L3-L4 done almost two months ago the inside of my right knee all the way down to mid cav is always numb now an never was before the surgery also the pain that caused the surgery is five times worst now..what could be causing this? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.While neck region surgeries have a higher success rate, the same cannot be said about lower back surgeries. Though the pressure on nerve roots at strategic locations seems to be relieved by doing surgical procedure, the patient might often complain severe lower back pain even after surgery. This happens in about 20 to 40 percent of patients and the reason is that the affected nerve roots are still under pressure in areas other than where surgical manipulation has been done.You can choose to get repeat surgery done but that also has limitations after a fusion surgery. Please discuss non surgical procedures like radio frequency techniques and targeted nerve root block. These are temporary procedures and might need repeat sessions every year.Wishing the patient a quick recovery. | |
How to treat back pain post injury?
Fell backwards on concrete patio over a week ago and hit my on concrete step that is rounded. Hit the back if head where the neck and skull meet. It has been hurting and getting worse. I have been taking alieve and Tylenol several times a day. What can I do for it or why do you think it s getting worse? Should I go to chiropractor? I have no insurance. | HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.Injury to back of neck can be variable.It can be a ligament injury to fractures of vertebrae or intervetebral disc damage.An examination with orthopedician will give clue for that and X ray followed by MRI might be required to confirm it.In such conditions i advise immobilization of neck in cervical collar NSAIDs like aceclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and neurotropic drugs.I also send them for physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercise if there is no fracture or serious injury.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. | |
Q. Is it advisable to drink coffee during pregnancy?
Hello doctor, Can I drink coffee during pregnancy and why? Please help. | Hi. It is safe to drink coffee when you are pregnant. Yes, but hold the refills. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends limiting your caffeine consumption to fewer than 200 milligrams (mg) per day. You can still enjoy a mug of coffee every now and then during your pregnancy. That is about two mugs of instant coffee or one mug of filter coffee. If caffeine intake is more than 200 mg per day, there are chances of low birth weight. Take care. | |
What causes breathing problem while about to sleep?
im 19 year old male...i keep experiencing breathing problems when im lieing in bed trying to go to sleep,my chest feels funny sometimes tight and it feels like i cant breath and i cant catch my breath for a few seconds at all, its is happening regularly now every night nearly sometimes 5 or 6 times,this might sound silly but its like when im trying to sleep nearly dreaming say it feels like im falling then i cant catch my breath or cant breath at all, its starting to worry me now i was in bed just i had to get up because its scaring me i dont no what the cause could be? or why it keeps happening | hi,i think you might be having an allergic bronchospasm especially when you go to sleep. You must keep your rooms clean. Avoid dusting, wet mopping is advisable. thank you | |
Are wound discharges from gallbladder operation site normal?
my father having hi gallblader operation since 2 weeks ago but a liquid material arises continuously from his wound ..doctor changed his bandage after one day but this fluid continu ....plz tell me is ther any thing wrong with him is he ok plz answer me im very much worried about my father healh his diet is only a liquid things and he is smoker also plz ans my quetion | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.If this is colorless discharge then this is nothing to worry about, and if this is pus or blood then it may indicate infection and you should see surgeon who performed surgery.I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.DR. Ivan Rommstein | |
What causes pain in fist after cortisone shot when diagnosed with tendonitis?
I am a 64-year-old male. I have difficulty making a complete fist now in both hands. I went to a Hand/Arm Doctor last year with a complaint of soreness in my left hand, thinking I might have arthritis. I was diagnosed with tendinitis in my left hand and received a cortisone injection. X-rays were negative for arthritis. Now I am wondering why my fist won t completely close without some discomfort. Any suggestions or ideas? | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.as you mentioned you were diagnosed with tendinits then you should have consulted a physical therapist after the cortisone injection. As the cortisone was just to help you ease of pain, but the inflammation of the tendon has to helped by getting its normal.properly of elasticity for which a physical therapist would have played a key role.even for now, you should visit a physical therapist and learn about how to get the normal properties of tendon. As with this the joint mobility will improve and the Strengthening will help to get the functioning of the hand close to normal.well, with the grace of God I wish you good healthregards | |
How to stabilize low platelet count in body?
Hi, my infant baby boy is 3.5kgs and is 11weeks, 3months tomorw. last week appeard rashes on his face, went to hospital, and found out he had low platelet blood cells. They then checked his bone marrow and everything was fine. But after attempting about 26 times to find his vein they endd up puting him to sleep to get the vein through his neck, as that was successful, they then put the IVG (i think) drips through him, but jst before that, they had to do a blood tranfursion due to loss of blood from all the blood he lost from the Drs trying to find his Veins...he is now recoverin and the spots on his faces and his body are getting better, and also, we're out from hospital now as his blood levels were iimproving, but will be going back to the lab to do blood checks..My questions is, because this is uncommon at his age, will it come again?and will there be any affect on his bone marrow in the future?or if this is treated, it could get his platelets back to normal and will never happen again? Just to let you know, I had him wen i was 39 weeks. His spots on his faces are improving though, but my main concern is, will this damage anything for him in the future, thank you | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Possible ITP could be the cause secondary to viral infection. The viral infection led to production of antibodies, which caused low platelet count.2. the possibilities are low of recurrence in future. After any viral infection, if there is associate increased bleeding, purpura or petechiae, platelet count needs to be evaluated.3. No damage for anything in future. As it is not chronic, not to worry.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
Suggest treatment for blastocystosis
I ve had unspecified health problems for 20 years...continuous pain, sleep problems, digestive problems always new symptoms etc etc Diagnosed as fibromyalgia years ago. a friend said her symptoms were now diagnosed as Blastocystosis. How can I find out? I live in Fremantle WA | Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history please take Flagyl [Metronidazole] 500mg 3 times per day for 14 days.Take probiotics lactobacillus caps 3 times per day for 14 daysI hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Kindly rate the answer if you are convinced. | |
What causes abdominal pain, vomiting, green stool?
My 8 year old daughter started feeling nausea and abdominal cramping a week and a half ago. It lasted a day. Then it came back 5 days later. Her symptoms are abdominal pain (behind belly button), Vomiting, nausea, green stool, dizzy and very sleepy. She han't had a fever at all. It has been 10 since first symptoms. the doctor said maybe stomach flu. They didn't do any test. can anyone help? | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicGastroenteritis is inflammation and infection of the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by viral or bacterial infection. It may be also called the stomach flu in some places.Normally it is diagnosed based on history and examination, tests are not normally done.It is associated with the symptoms that you have mentioned- vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue,abdominal pain.Green stool can occur in diarrhea because the stool is passing out so frequently that there is no time for the bile to change as it normally would.The main aspects of treatment is preventing or treating dehydration. It would be best to use oral rehydration solutions or sport drinks like gatorade. These would give her back fluids and electrolytesSmall amounts frequently initially till she can tolerate more. This means 1 tsp to 1 tbs every 5 mins for 1 hour then increase if tolerates.Probiotics would also help either on their own or in yogurt.I hope this helps | |
Suggest treatment for diarrhea
Hi my 5 year old son is very warm and has a resting heart rate of 130 bpm looks very tired and has a cough my other son has dioreea and stomach cramps and my wife and i both have dioreea is it just a virus that will pass or should i be concerned.. Thankyou | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have food poisoning. You should take plenty of water orally. ORS or lemon juice should be taken to maintain fluid and electrolytes. Drugs like ofloxacin plus ornidazole is useful. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and 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. | |
Q. Should I take B12 supplement for folic acid deficiency?
Hi doctor, I took a blood test and found out that there is a folic acid deficiency. What is the standard dose taken for the folic acid deficiency? Should I have to take a B12 supplement along with it? If so, what is the dosage? | Hi. For folic acid deficiency, you can take a dose of 5 mg per day for three months. For vitamin B12 deficiency, you can take Mecobalamine 500 mcg once a day for three months. Did you test for vitamin D deficiency? | |
What causes numbness on the foot?
I am concerned about numbness in one of my feet. I wore pretty painful boots for halloween Saturday night and come Sunday morning I had lost feeling along the left side of the sole of one foot. It has been a few days now and I am not regaining any sensation. At what point should I be concerned the damage is permanent or will require treatment? | Hello, If such loss of sensation is continue to there without any improvement in feeling then it is a matter of concern. With passing of time without improvement there are increase chances of having permanent damage to nerve. I shall advise you to consult to your neuro-physician for this. Meanwhile, you should do rest and keep your limb elevated on a pillow. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
Suggest remedy for fever and fatigue
My nine year old son has had a fever for 4 days ranging from 99 to 102. He is also extremely fatigued. I have been giving him Motrin and Tylenol. He is not eating much and has developed today a bit of a dry cough. We had traveled to puerto rico earlier this month and he was violently I ll with vomiting on the last day 7/17. He was then better until 7/30 when the fever and fatigue started. He had some blood work done and urine test, no strep, but has low white blood cell count, but I don t know how low yet. He seemed better yesterday but is worse again now. I am taking him back to the doc tomorrow to get test results but am worried wand am also worried about giving him ibuprofen and Tylenol for so ,any days. He only sighs 60 pounds and a month ago weighed 65. | 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)., | |
Q. Root canal treatment is advised in milk teeth. Please advise.
Hi doctor, My son is 4 years old. He was only on milk diet till three years. His eight teeth got brown color, when we went to the doctor he suggested for cleaning and filling for six teeth but for two teeth, he suggeested for RCT. My son never complained about pain or swelling. Do we really need to go for RCT? | Hello. Yes, it is called pulpectomy procedure, not proper root canal treatment as done in adults. Those milk molars have to stay till 10 years of age at least. So, if you want to prevent breakdown of teeth and pain in near future, it is necessary. | |
What causes back pain and dizziness during the second cycle of icsi?
Hello i have just done my second cycle of icsi my first cycle was bck in jan 12. my test last weekend was negative, however am having a lot of bck pain this time, i also felt dizzy today at work, i didn't have anything like this on my first cycle am concern its a large cycst or late OHSS systoms | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nothing much to worry about it. You can take Mefenamic Acid tablet for pain. If symptoms persist, you can consult your gynecologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Is surgery the solution for slight L2-L3 disc extrusion of deep root nerve?
I am aged 32 female. I am suffering from back pain and numbness over left thigh. The MRI reads that thee is a slight L2-L3 disc extrusion to 2.5 mm compressing deep root nerve and also there is slight indemnation of the nerve. With antiinflammatory drugs and B12 and Vit E and I get relief. Should I go for microsurgery ?Please advise.vpriya YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Question : Should I go for microsurgery ?Answer : YesYou should go for microsurgery. The relief you get through antiinflammatory drugs and B12 and Vit E is temporary. You need to undergo surgery at the earliestHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. | |
Q. I am having heartburn for past four months. What can be done?
Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male having daily heartburn running for more than four months. Currently, having Omeprazole and Domperidone. | Hello. I have gone through your details and I appreciate your concern. It looks like you are having symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It occurs when stomach acid goes back into the food pipe. Both acid reflux and heartburn are part of it. An endoscopy can confirm the diagnosis. You can continue to take Pantoprazole 40 mg daily two times a day, along with Mucaine gel (syrup) two times a day before meals. Increase water intake, eat small meals, avoid oily, spicy and citrus food, fruits. Avoid carbonated drinks. Exercise daily. Follow the medication with lifestyle modification. | |
Q. How can I stop the habit of alcohol consumption?
Hi doctor, I have severe depression following a bereavement. I started to drink, and it has been a couple of days now. I am terrified of stopping it. I am taking Maxitram and Fluoxetine 60 mg. I took Librium and Omeprazole before few days. | Hi. The symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal are managed by Benzodiazepines such as Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) or Clonazepam or Lorazepam. Depending upon the severity of withdrawal symptoms, the doses can be adjusted, so that you will not have the feel of withdrawal symptoms and can safely stop taking alcohol. Usually, Thiamine is advised because alcohol causes thiamine deficiency. So it is advisable to take Thiamine 100 mg three times a day. As you have recently started taking alcohol, so the withdrawal symptoms will not be too severe. Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety symptoms and help you to feel relaxed. Continue taking Fluoxetine for depression. Have an adequate sleep. | |
Trying to conceive, went off pill, started bleeding. HPT negative. What's going on ?
Im 32, 6 1 , 160 lbs. Ttc, went off pill about 2 months ago. I started bleeding 3 days before I was supposed to get my period. It was pretty light but a little more.than spotting. It only lasted about a day and a half. Then a day later I started bleeding again. This time it was a little heavier but still not as heavy as my normal period. It lasted about a day and a half and has now stopped. Home hpt test.was negative. Any advice as to whats going on? | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.CM. Forum. As you have discontinue the drugs (pill ) , so bleeding is most common feature . In your case this type of bleeding is very irregular and that is cause of concern. Since bleeding is there ,so chances of pregnancy is nil . That's why pregnancy test was negative. Please don't bother , once period will regular , you will get pregnant . Still in my opinion don't get any test . At least wait for 2-3 months and thereafter do something. Good luck for future. Dr. HET | |
What causes swelling above collar bone on both sides?
I have swelling above the collar bone on both sides..............can t lose weight and seem to have no energy. Also have some shortness of breath and joint aches and I sometimes wake up in the middle of night with heart palpitations that go away on rising. Also I have scalp eczema What could this be | Hello, As swelling above the collar bone is usually uncommon unless and until we examine to check out any pathology there. Shortness of breath and palpitations can be due to systemic pathology and needs an examination. For swelling above the collar bone you can do hot water fermentation or icing to reduce pain and swelling. For breathlessness and joint aches, I will advise doing regular breathing exercises, simple range of motion exercises, low-intensity aerobics, stretching exercises, core stability, etc. This should help to improve the breathing pattern and also improve the joint stability by which breathlessness and joint aches reduce. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
What can cause a viral infection followed by nasal congestion and body ache?
i feel crap I went the gp and they told me I had a viral infection iv taken medication but nothing is working my nose is blocked itchy and I keep sneezing my whole body is sore I'm so tired my mouth is dry and I have a cough which then follows by mucus what is it ?? | Hello, The symptoms are typical of viral infection that has led to secondary bacterial infection like sore throat and nasal congestion. As of now you can take a short course of antibiotics for five days, preferably amoxicillin. You can also take acetaminophen for fever and pain. Take antihistamines like Pheneramine or Levi Cetirizine can also provide symptomatic relief. Do steam inhalation and instill nasal decongestants also, Nothing much to worry as the symptoms will settle in couple of days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Can pregnancy happen after taking emergency contraceptive?
hello dear doctor,i guess i had an unprotected sex on saturday night around 4 am. then i took morning after pills around 11pm and 6 pills of vitamin C each day. this happened 4 days after my the start of my period.is there any chance of pregnancy? | Hello,Thanks for letting us know your health concern. You do not have to worry as your chances of conception are nil. Firstly, you had the intercourse during the safe period and secondly, you had the emergency pill within the stipulated time interval. You can expect some withdrawal bleeding as the pill contains high hormone levels. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Please see a specialist if you become overdue by ten days for further management. Hope this helps. | |
Suggest deep purple bruise around the abdomen
I was assaulted on Saturday night and was kicked with great force in the abdomen. I have a large purple bruise that measures 3 1/2 by 5 1/2. I have no signs of bleeding but the bruise has continued to get deeper purple. SHould I seek medical attention? | Hi.Bruise is obviously due to trauma and occurs due to rupture innumerable small blood vessels, As the time passes by the character and color will change with the time. Watch for the following ::*Distension of abdomen.Black stools (Malena).nausea, vomiting.It is better to seek the Medical attention as the Physical examination by a Surgeon helps in probable extent of the bleeding.I advise all such patients to undergo routine tests of blood, urine and stool; along with ultrasonography and CT scan to confirm. As you have NOT mentioned any other symptoms it is possible that the bruises are from trauma. Usually this gets OK within a few days to a few months. | |
What does my MRI of the spine indicate?
Lower back pain with problem with legs. MRI findings: 1. Marked anterior marginal Osteophytic lippings in L1 to L5 with bony bridging and fatty change. 2. Mild degenerative changes are seen in all lumbar intervertebral discs as evidenced by reduction in bright signal intensity of nucleaus pulposus on T2 weighted sagittal sections. 3. Posterior disc bulge is seen at L4-5 causing marked narrowing of both nerve roots. 4. Mild disc bulge is seen at L5 - S1 level causing minimal narrowing of both nerve roots. 5. Available Central Canal AP diameter are : Level Canal APD (mm) D12-L1 12 L1-L2 12 L2-L3 11 L3-L4 11 L4-L5 10 L5-S1 10 6. Central canal is adequate in diameter with no evidence of any stenosis. 7. The Lower end of spinal cord and conus medularis are normal.Conus ends at D12 - L1 level. 8. CSF demonstrates normal signal intensity. 9. No pre/paravertebral soft tissue mass is seen. 10. Impression: a) Posterior disc bulge at L4-5 level causing marked narrowing of both nerve roots. b)Mild disc bulge at L5-S1 level causing minimal narrowing of both nerve roots. c) Gross lumbar spondylosis. | Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question 1 : What does my MRI of the spine indicate?Answer 1 : This indicates that you have a disc prolapse in L4L5 Level. Disc is a cushion between two vertebra. In your case, it has slipped and come into spinal canal and is compressing the nerve roots. If you are having (1) Numbness or (2) Weakness, you need to undergo surgery immediately If there is pain, you can continue non operative treatment for some more time and see whether the pain reducesHope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care. | |
Taking alpha blue green drug. Ultrasound show coarse echoo patern and stone in gallbladder. Suggestions
in july 2011 pcr was 0000 and i take alpha blue green drug(herbs capsules from italy) and ultra sound was normal liver parenchyma and stone 8mm in gallblader .then after 3 months of treatment by this drug pcr was 0000 and normal got &gpt .after the second 3 months pcr was 0000 and gpt&got was about 90.then after the third 3 months pcr was 0000 and normal ast and alt was elevated about 10 degree than normal and ultra sound show coarse echoo patern and stone in gallblader was 11mm and thick gallblader membrane and i still treated with alpha blue green .iam female 53 years | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I don't know about so called ALPHA BLUE GREEN. Here I want to mention one thing that this type of drugs usually not able to treat gallbladder stone. You have seen , that even after one year of treatment size of gall stone has increased from 8 mm to 11 mm. All sgot, sgpt levels are also high. In my opinion consult a SURGEON and at once get his opinion for gallbladder removal as this is only and one treatment scientific proved. If stone ( gallbladder not removed may develops many complications)Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET. | |
What causes an enlarged liver, respiratory problems with reflux aspiration?
my daughter is 8 months old they are doining test on her two of three of the test come back possitive one inconclsive for mucopolysacchaidosis my daughter has syptoms of this syndrome can you tell me if you now which one it is with these symptoms large liver respiraty problems reflux aspiration not enogh weight gain | mucopolysaccaroidosis come in the form of enlarged liver / spleen , coarse face ( broad and pointed bones of Chin and broad forehead ) , developmental delay , failure to thrive , and gastrointestinal problems .reflux and respiratory problems are seen more with mucolipidosis which is a variant of mucopolysaccaroidosis. but with worse prognosis .I hope she got nothing of the above I hope this helps | |
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Hi I the last two months that I have had my period I have bright orange blood lately feel so tired groggy feeling I have ovarian cancer that runs in my family I m just curious if this is a symptom I have two kids and had c sections for both and had my tubes tied could that mean I have a infection | Hi,Thanks for writing in.There can be many symptoms of ovarian cancer and some of them are non specific. The symptoms of suspected ovarian cancer are listed below.1. Mass in the lower abdomen or pelvis with or without pain2. Fluid collection in the abdomen3. Generalized weight loss4. Weakness and fatigue5. Lymph node enlargement in the groin or neck6. Pain in the pelvisYour symptoms of bright orange periods are not a feature of cancer ovary but if you have family history then getting screening tests is important. Please consult your doctor for screening test of ovary cancer which might include CA 125 and ultrasound scan abdomen and pelvis. Please do not worry. | |
What does a lump on the neck indicate?
My 15 year old daughter just found a lump on her neck about 1/2 -1 behind her ear. It is about the size of dime and protruding out quite a bit. It hurts to turn her head and touch it. It almost looks like a cyst or something but its not red or any sign of a bite or zit of sort. | Hi. Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns.The commonest reason for such a swelling behind ear is an enlarged lymph node.The others ones are cyst.This can be confirmed by the following:Clinical evaluation by a Doctor.Ultrasound and fnac if required.Once diagnosed, the treatment will depend upon the cause thus found.If cyst is found, get this operated.If lymph node, get a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication.Watch for the primary cause like dandruff, ear infection and get an appropriate management. | |
What causes pus formation in the cut by the razor blade?
hi, i recently cut my finger with a razor pretty badly, it bled for about 25minutes, a steady stream of blood, it finally stopped bleeding, i wrapped it upin a bandaid and it now feels like there's a blister under the skin.. i have nofeeling where it feels like there's a blister and i've tried popping it but itdoesn't seeem to be poppingg.. i'm just getting a little concerned.. | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand..As per your complain as you have got finger cut with a razor blade that bleeded for long and the feeling of blister seems to me due to inflammation..Many a times due to soft tissue injury there is formation of a small hematoma or an inflammatory lump and you need not to worry about it..You can continue cleaning the area of the cut with an antiseptic solution and apply antibiotic ointment over it as well as apply steroid ointment..You can do cool compresses..In case if you find any pus discharge then you will have to consult a physician and get evaluated and antibiotic treatment will be advised but as of now there seems nothing serious and no infection..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
What causes constant pain in chest?
My wife has constant pain in her chest and has recently developed a small bruise approximately where the 2 parts of the sternum meet. The last time she was in this much pain we went to the hospital and she was told that she had low oxygen and low iron. She was diagnosed with PAVM and ended up having the lower lob removed. She is 54 years old, non smoker for +2 years, not very active and a bit over weight. Any suggestions? Tx | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.PAVM (Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation) are recurrent in nature.So we should definitely rule out PAVM in your wife's case.So get done CT pulmonary angiography.If this is normal then no need to worry much.But if it shows ruptured PAVM then she will will need surgical removal.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks. | |
Can guys get a boob job done?
Hi doc I was wondering can guys get a boob job. The reason I m doing this is I ve had gyno for five years and both my parents can t afford to fix it. But Recently I ve apcepted my gyno and want actually wanted recentlly breast. I I ve saved up for the past year to get dd boobs. And I was going to ask u should I do this or stop | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. There is nothing wrong in getting a boob job done. But you must remember that such a job is unnatural. Therefore, there could be guilt and anxiety related to unnatural happenings. You should take note of this and be sportive.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Suggest treatment for inflammation in the liver
Hello Dr, I was addicted to masturbation and because of that i feel extremely weak, tired and suffers lack of memory. I have taken the treatment of ayurvedic medicines in year 2002. But at that time i came to know that these ayurvedic medicines can easily be available at some ayurvedic stores so i take them from the stores and continue to take them for upto year 2004. During that period i did'nt feel anything wrong. But in year 2005 i have suffered from jaundice. After recovering from the jaundice in year 2006 i go to a ayurvedic doctor for the treatment of premature ejaculation. At that time he gave me some ayurvedic medicines but on taking those medicines i suffered from the excessively lack of memory and brain fog. I told these symptoms to the doctor but he surpisingly said it rare how it happens in my case as those medicines does'nt have any side effects. So i decided to go to seek another better doctor. the problem persists again with that doctor too. At that moment of time i can't understand why this happen to me. I can't understand. After some time in the june 2007 i suffered from very bad health condition. Doctors does'nt know the exact problem. I suffered from excessive body heat causing me insomnia, lack of concentration and memory, headaches like burst out the veins of brain with jaundice like symptoms. I got inflammation in liver area too. I that time some local doctor said that i suffered from khushki like symptoms. He treated me with DNS and give some sleeping pills. After that my conditions remains like that upto now it passed 4 years but my condition still remains same. I feel extremely tired, lack of energy, lack of concentration and memory with a little jaundice like symptoms. My LFT reports said the same. bilrubin 1.4, Sgot - 58, sgpt - 69. The liver area under right ribcage have bulging which seems like liver inflames due to excessive heat caused by taking those ayurvedic medicines. I consulted lots of doctors, took lots of medicines for last 4 years but all in vain. After 4 years when i searched a lot on internet about my health i came to know that the ayurvedic medicines i take in past are stimulating herbs and that causes all these problems. Is there any treatment for this. Can i become healthly again. help me i am in deep trouble. My life become living hell. Some times even i think for suicide. what can i do please help | Hi there,First of all, I'd like to reassure you that your liver enzymes are only slightly elevated, and this doesn't mean that you have liver failure or your liver is in any immediately danger. I think some of the medications you've taken in the past are probably contributing to your elevated liver numbers, but I think they can go back to normal with the proper care. The first thing I would do is stop all your ayurvedic medications, which I think you have done. Time is the treatment here, and your liver will heal itself with time. I also would stay away from alcohol, fatty foods, and stay well hydrated with plenty of fruits and vegetables. I'd also limit red meat if possible. I wouldn't lose hope here. I see plenty of people with liver problems, and many times the liver can heal itself by clean living. I don't think you're in any big trouble here. I'd just stay away from the medications, eat and live clean, and take care of yourself with diet and exercise. I really do think you'll get better with this advice. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. | |
Q. Can fever and joint pain occur due to TB?
Hi doctor, My daughter, who is 7 years old, is on ATT for the last five months. She had fever and knee joint pain on the right side for over one and a half month. Mantoux was positive and CT and x-ray showed hilar lymphadenopathy. Bronchoscopy, GL, bone marrow and CSF were done, but no AFB found. Malignancy also ruled out. Based on Mantoux and CT, ATT was started. Still fever persists though it was better for a few days after starting ATT. The fever used to be low grade and rising high at times and we had to give her Paracetamol. When she has a fever, she also has pain on joints such as knee joints, shoulder joints and sometimes, on sole. Once, she had a high fever of more than 101 degree Fahrenheit and she complained of acute pain in left knee and right shoulder joint. The fever did not go fully even after giving PCM 250. By the evening, the fever has gone completely and so was the pain. She was very active the next day. Again, she had some fever after two days. In the last 8 days, we did not give her PCM, but of course there have been low grade fever every third day like which goes again and she is still having problem with stairs (walking down). Also, we have noticed that her palms are hot most of the time. While holding her palm it feels so hot as if she is having high fever, but her forehead is relatively cool. She has hot palms even when she is not having a fever. I just wanted to know how long the fever will persist after starting ATT? What is the reason for joint pains? Sometimes, during fever, she develops nodes and red rashes in her sole, which is very painful. I have attached the photographs for your reference. Also, I have enclosed the test results of various investigations. Please give your opinions. I am really worried. | Hello. Tuberculosis is a worrisome disease. As the kid has been already diagnosed with it and you have already started treatment, the symptoms should start resolving by now, since it has been two months already. If symptoms not resolving we should think of medication not being taken properly or regularly. Tuberculosis organism is very strong and has developed resistance to the medication being used. This is called multidrug resistant TB, which needs to be identified and treated with different medicines. This kind of TB is dangerous. Please consult your doctor there and they would guide you. The cause of fever could be something other than TB. She will need blood tests to rule out other infections. The joint infection, redness and painful rash can be caused by TB. TB can affect any part of the body. Some other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and similar kind of autoimmune diseases need to be looked for. They will need special investigations. As for the rash, it usually disappears after a few weeks if it is TB related. Sometimes, we need to use steroid medications also. Better advice can be provided by seeing the child. You can follow up with your doctor and sometimes other specialists like dermatologist or rheumatologist might be involved. Tuberculosis. CBP (complete blood picture), CRP (C-reactive protein), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and blood culture. Rheumatoid arthritis. For further information consult a paediatrician online.---> | |
Will the removal of appendix and ruptured cyst help in conceiving?
Two weeks ago, I had a ruptured cyst that sent me to the ER. Upon that, i had surgery.They removed my appendix because it was about to rupture, they also removed a hematoma. Could these problems been what kept me from getting pregnant? Being that my appendix is gone now, could it make it easier to conceive? I am 34 and have never been pregnant. But have been in pain for the last 10years, until 2weeks ago when I had my surgery. I want to know if this could up ny chances of having children. | HelloAppendix was inflamed and they removed it , they also removed a hematoma and a ruptured cyst .I want to tell you that ,since for 10 years , you were suffering for cysts , that was the reason of pain.Appendix don't interfere in getting conception .Since you are 34 years old and not never been pregnant.So I recommend you please get in ultrasound of both ovaries ( if right is not removed completely ). There after , if nothing is abnormal write down complete history of menstruation cycle .If this is also normal then write down size of matured follicle and probable date of ovulation .Either upload all these reports or consult an INFERTILITY specialist and get his opinion.If everything is normal you can get pregnancy.Good luck. | |
Can a person taking medicines post thyroid pepellery cancer operation get pregnant ?
hi m 25yrs and was operated for throid pepellery cancer and m on medication for 5 yrs im taking 325 mcg a day , kinldy advice if there are any chances of me getting pregnant . | Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic The thyroid surgery is not related to pregnancy... But if pregnancy is confirmed, and you need to continue the it, the you must not take any drug which is teratogenic.. because it will cause congenital defects in fetus... most of anti cancer drugs are teratogenic... hence you need to get counseled before getting pregnant... | |
What causes pain in retraction of foreskin in infant?
My son s doctor has been retracting his foreskin. My son is 3 weeks old. He has done it twice. The first time, I didn t notice my son in pain so I didn t really question it and I didn t know much about what is right and wrong regarding what to do with his foreskin anyways. Today, he retracted his foreskin for the second time and I could see it ripping. He cried this time. Although his doctor was not trying to retract it completely, just little by little, it didn t feel right. So I ve been looking online and seeing that everywhere I go says to never forcibly retract his foreskin and that many doctors do this because of their lack of knowledge regarding foreskin care. Is this true? Is he correct in asking me to little by little retract it slightly or should I let nature take its course? | HI , What your doctor did is not right as there is no need to retract the foreskin if there is no difficulty for your son in passing urine. If though foreskin is nonretracting, just leave it off is my advise as long as your son is comfortable in passing urine.Hope it answers your query | |
Unprotected sex. On loestrin pill. Will it help?
Hi..I'm 16 and I had unprotected sex on friday night I'm on the loestrin pill because I was allergic to mycrogynene. I'm on this loestrin pill 3 months, last wednesday I forgot to take the pill that morning but took it a few hours later when I got home but I take my pill everyday at the same time. It was my first time having sex and he came in me, we did it for only 5 minutes but since friday my stomach is full of cramps and making loud noises. There now I went to the toilet and I see some spotting. Iv been worrying since friday maybe that's why I feel sick, if I was pregnant which I better not be my life is over :( I'm so silly I should of wore a condom but I'm taking my pill consistently and correctly everyday. Help | Hi, As you have been regular with your pill intake, you need not worry about failure. As you have taken the pill after a few hours, there should be no worry. Spotting is usually observed at first intercourse as the hymen is ruptured. This subsides in a few days.You can safely wait for your period and only if you miss it, which is very unlikely, go for further tests. Take care. | |
Had cortisone injections after spinal fusion. Nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. How long will it take to recover?
Went for a folowup with my ortho surgeon for spinal fusion and was still having issues with SI joints so he gave me a ccrtison shot for both sides. It's was on Friday and over the weekend I developed these symptoms - nausea, no appetite, weak/extreme fatigue, shaky/agitation, lightheaded, hot flashes/cold chills, depression. How long does it take for these shots to leave your system. I can't even go to work and even do normal daily task. As well as all of the other symptoms I get very winded walking short distances. How long till the shots get out of my system | Hi,You are having complication following cortisone injection ,symptoms will be relieved by 48 hrs to 7 days. Meantime take bed rest for 2 days ,have plenty of fluids.Check for any raise in body temperature.Complication are minimal with sacroiliac joint injection ,consult your ortho surgeon for local examination,and BP and blood sugar to be checkedRegardsDr Sandhya ManorenjNeurologist Hi Tech City ,Hyderabad | |
Why is Korandial 5 and Ismo Retard prescribed for ?
Sir what is kore dial 5 for and ismo retard 40 mg for I have been given medicine by two different cardiologist one has given me korandil 5 andnitrocontin 2.6mg to be taken twice a day by other doctor was given ismo retard 40mg to be taken one daily second clopitab-a 75 to take after lunch I visited two doctores for second opinion my email YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I want to know - 1) For what reason have you visited doctor. 2) Your age and gender. 3) Presence of Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problem. 4) Presence of Heart disease. 5) Family history of heart disease. 6) Any investigation done like ECG, 2DEcho. | |
Why is the back of my tongue feeling heavy?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my tongue has been feeling heavy for a few hours i ate bar be que chicken then a piece of watermelon and ten minutes later, the back of my tongue was feeling heavy can you say why? | helloo...read through ur query..accordingly i must say that heaviness of tongue can.be due to burning away of the taste buds at back of ur tongue causing a feeling of heaviness..but nothing to be worried..it will be relieved in few days time...drink lots and lots of water,have vitamin supplements,green leafy vegetables etc..avoid too hot food for few days,follow this for a week within which it will ne healed...be cool and calm...tension can end up in more problems..after a week still persists meet a dentist and get it treated based on clinical presentation...hope ur benefitted something from this reply..have a healthy day!!! | |
What causes tooth pain post a prostatectomy?
I have been taking meloxicam for 5 years, 7.5 mg twice/day. My doctor has asked me to wean myself off of it before I have my prostate removed next month but I have not started yet. Right now I have a crushing cold/flu thing and my head/ jaw/teeth hurt so that I cannot sleep. If I take no more meloxicam, starting this morning, is it alright for me to take some excedrin extra strength? I am a very healthy 65 year old with no allergies, no respiratory problems, no heart problems, just some discomfort from arthritis. I appreciate any information you could share. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tooth pain may be not related to prostate problems. It may be due to acute viral fever with tooth pain which is caused by releasing toxin and interleukin release lead to vasodilation and pain. Take rest, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use Dentacain gel if pain is severe. Use Paracetamol. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care | |
How can a miscarriage be prevented when the growth of the fetus is not consistent?
Hi this is Mohsina , I have a son 5 years old with normal delivery I had a miscarriage last year in the end of third month . The reason was no growth, foetal node not visualized in 5w 6d and I was told to take maintaine 250mg inj weekly and projesterone cap 100 mg . again after 9 days US reports says I was 6w 4d (according to LMP i must be in 8w2d) and fetal heart rate was 104 Bpm. There was only 5 days growth in 9 days with low heart rate. After two weeks I was scheduled to another scan , but before I went to that scan I started bleeding and there was a miscarriage. My problem is I am pregnant again after 1 year with LMP on 29-6-07 . I was taking folic acid tablets before one month of conception. As I noticed spotting, I went for US on 24-8-07 ( I was expecting to be 8 w pregnant) but results showed 6w2d with low bpm ie., 104 .. and I was given dosage of projesterone 200mg and pubergen 5000 inj weekly .. and Dr. Told me to take scan after 2 weeks with full bed rest to be maintained .. Hardly one week passed and waiting for another week to pass by.. I am worried as the same thing is repeating, but by the gods grace spotting has stopped the next day when I started using the medication. I have even changed my diet by having fruits ,barley , low spices, eating on time , milk 2 times a day , fish as it contains omega fatty acids .... So on... So I do want to know Are there any chances of miscarriage and some tips to be followed . I will be eagerly waiting for your reply. Thank you in advance. | Hi, Mostly miscarriage before 3 months of pregnancy is due to hormonal deficiency (progesterone). Supplement of the hormone in time can prevent miscarriage in the majority of cases. This time the replacement was with starting of sorting. The bleeding also has stopped. These are symptoms of maintenance of pregnancy(to be confirmed by USG scan after few weeks. Till then, You need to: -Continue bed rest &avoid physical psychological stress. -Continue the medicine prescribed in time & without a break. So be relaxed, positive &patient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What causes left testicle pain radiating in groin area?
My son has complained about his left ball hurting and pain radiating up slightly! He s 12. He showed me his ball and sack area and there s a dark purple dime size spot or smaller! It s very painful when he touches it. He says it s not hard kinda soft???? | HelloThanks for query .Your 12 years old son has pain in left testicle radiating to groin and hve noticed painful lump over scrotal sac .This is most likely to be a infection of hair follicle (Boil) due to staphylococcal infection .However it needs to be confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon .Give him broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .If it does not subside within a week consult general surgeon for revaluation .It may need to get it incised and drained .Dr.Patil. | |
Feet swells from the ankle if she sits on the chair
Hi Doctor, my query is, when my sister sits on a chair with her feet on the ground, her feet swell from the ankle. She s gone to her GP for the past 10 years about the issue but they tell her she s overweight. She does exercise, walks everyday for an hour and this makes it worse. Shes also got fibroids in her womb, is this the cause? Please I need advice. Thank you | yes fibroids can cause lower limp oedema i suggest she goes to her gynaecologist for further investigationGood Luck | |
Suggest remedy for painful hard skin lumps in inner thigh
Hi. My mom has been experiencing problems with her inner thigh. Its a multiple set of hard under skin lumps, stretching the skin and it looks as if it has been progressing over the past few months. She says it hurts when she touches them and of course when its rubbing against her clothes. It also seems to be going downwards. They are really really hard bumps, no redness no itching, just really hard, and there is like over a dozen of them, now its starting to look as if they are closer to one another, comparing to before. Thanks. | welcome to Health care magic.1.The possible diagnosis in this case is lymph nodal enlargement.2.In this case she has to get an ultrasound scan of the lumps done to evaluate the nature of the lump, there source and extensions. 3.The possible cause of the lymph nodes can be underlying medical conditions infections / inflammations , systemic causes, vascular and lymph nodal Itself) causes.4.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology might need to evaluate the nature of the lumps.5.Get an appointment and get the needful scans / sampling / treatment done.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
What does this BP and Pulse rate while on Lisinopril indicate?
I am a 76 year old male with a blood pressure reading of 150/70 with pulse reading of 58. I am currently taking 10mg of Lisinopril. I weigh 195 and I am 5 8 and in otherwise good health. Is this considered an unhealthy reading. If possible could you also explain the reading to me. Thank you. | Hello and welcome to HCM.:Good to hear that you are in good health. Your blood pressure reading of 150/70.Currently - in 2017 medical experts disagree on what is the best goal for Blood pressure control.Some recommend lowering blood pressure to just less than 150/90 mmHg in adults aged 60 years and older without diabetes mellitus. You are in that age group, and you did not mention having diabetes, so if your Blood pressure was just slightly lower = 149/70 you would meet the goal.Other experts on hypertension in the elderly recommends that the blood pressure be reduced to less than 140/90 mmHg in adults aged 60-79 years and the systolic blood pressure to 140 to 145 mmHg if tolerated in adults aged 80 years and older.Your age group fall in the 140/90 mm Hg goal under these recommendations.You are already taking a medication for your BP - lisinopril at 10 mg. You only provided one reading of your BP of 150/70. Depending on what other readings are, your doctor may decide to just keep you on the current dose, or to increase the dose of lisinopril or even perhaps to add another medication to get your BP under better control - it depends on what recommendation your doctor is following.Patients are able to check their Blood pressures at home. There are a variety of BP machines available for home use which can be purchased in pharmacies.Your doctor also probably discussed with you so called lifestyle modifications, but I will also mention them here because they are important.Based on your height and weight I calculated your BMI = body mass index which is 29.65 which is elevated and means that you are overweight and would likely benefit from weight loss. (normal BMI is up to 25).Diet and exercise are known to bring both weight and BP down, so this would be strongly recommended for you, and may avoid the need to increase your dose of lisinopril or add another BP medication.Your HR of 58 is slightly below normal - while normal range for HR is from 60-100 beats per minute, but in itself it is not a serious problem. Your doctor would look at your EKG - Electrocardiogram and this would give him some indication of what may be causing this slow HR. Sometimes the cause of a slow heart rate is not determined.Hope I answered your questions.If you need additional information I will clarify further.Regards and best of health.BMI: 29.65 | |
Should I be concerned for having jelly-bean size nodule on prostate?
I'm almost 74. Because my PSA went from 5.0 to 7.5 in four months, I was referred to a urologist. He did an exam and immediately found a "jelly-bean size" nodule on my prostate. I'm getting a biopsy in three weeks. That seems like it's a pretty big size for a nodule. Should I be really concerned? He said that it was probably 50-60% chance of cancer. Your thoughts?? | Hi and welcome to HCM. I still think it is more likely to be just benign adenoma or hyperplasia amd you can hope for it. But if course,you must rule out malignancy. even if this is cancer,complete cure can be achieved since moder treatment methods are good enough for it and prostate cancer is tumor with very good prognosis.Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards | |
What causes a lump at the back of head?
My husband has a lump on the back of his head that just randomly appeared today it doesn t hurt him but he has been recently getting headaches more often, it is above the hairline on the bottom left, it is about the size of a walnut and can move around if pushed it s very soft and if squeezed a red dot shows in the middle of it, what could this be? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cystic lesion like sebaceous cyst or dermoid cyst. Or you may have some some skin adenexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. Then you should take treatment according to your diagnosis. Excision is the treatment of choice for most of benign lesion. Consult your doctor and 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. | |
Does Siphine M help in increasing sperm count and fertility in men?
i am 36+ and my wife is 37+.we are planning to have our 2nd baby.few nmonths back she had a mesuration dis order which is supposed to be normal from this month.i have not done the sperm count test of mine.should i do the test and if it is less ,will siphine M may help in this regard... | As a doctor I will advise you to not to think of decreased spetm count on your own without any reason. Males are fertile till old age and can produce healthy offsprings. Your age is a very young age and if you do not have major health problems than you should plan your baby without thinking for any medications.Regarding the drug you mentioned- yes it is known to produce spermatogenesis in infertile males but still it only should be tried if the person is infertile and investions prove the low sperm count. Even if all the above conditions are fulfilled you should get it prescribed from your doctor in correct dosage. | |
Suggest treatment for popping sound in arm with pain
yes, I cannot lift my arm, and it burns under my arm. and I also hear a popping sound. its very painfull MY SON WAS HELPING ME INTO BED ABOUT OVER 2 YEARS AGO, AND HE PULLED MY SHOULDER. BUT SINCE THEN IT HAS GOT A LOT WORSE. I CANNOT EVEN LIFT MY ARM NOW. IT S VERY PAINFULL. | Hello, I have studied your case. You are having rotator cuff tear. These muscles are needed to elevate shoulder above head. So if there is torn tear then you will not be able to elevate your shoulder. I would recommend you to get MRI of the shoulder. This will confirm the diagnosis. If there is torn tear then you will be benefitted from arthroscopic surgery . It is very small procedure and you can be discharged in one day.I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks | |
What causes frequent urinary infection and swelling in the gall bladder?
hi , few months ago i was suffering from the urinary infection , my doctor told me that there is swelling on gallbladder . she gave me urispas , aciloc . i took these medicine for 1 week . that time i got recovered from my problem . but after 1 month i suffered from same problem then i visited doctor again that time she gave me zenflox , i recovered but again i am suffering from ther same problem , now u tell me what should i do ? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have urinary tract infection. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination, culture and sensitivity test and ultrasound kidney, ureter and bladder. Then you should take antibiotic treatment according to sensitivity test. Drugs like levofloxacin and norfloxacin are useful. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. You should also check your blood sugar level because diabetes is the most common cause or recurrent urinary tract infection. Your gall bladder has no relation with urine infection. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Suggest remedy for lumps on arm
I have a pea size lump in the crease of my arm (where you would get blood from) I have had it for years. It got a little bigger initially but then stopped and has been the same for years. Its not sore and and I can wiggle and move it around slightly | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.-I went through your query in-depth and Understood your health concernsRemedy and Cause-In my opinion lump on arm being for yrs and has grown not much lately-indicates its a BENIGN tumour?-LIPOMA -solitare ? or could be a Sebaceous Cyst ? Lipofibroma? Fibroma.-You should not be concerned about these painless and HARMLESS lump,unless they grow out of proportion or cause some pain.Remedy is by-Excision Biopsy -as it worries you.If not ,just NEGLECT if your ER Surgeon says after the check up -which is a must STEP.Hope this would help you to work a plan with your doctor.Wishing you early and fast recovery.Wellcome to my HCM Clinic for further queries in this matter.Wishing you Good Health ASAP.Have a Good Day .Regards,Dr.Savaskar ,M.S.Genl-Thorasic CVTSSuper specialist in Asthma/Cancer and non-curable diseases. | |
What causes muscle spasms and weakness in legs and buttocks?
I have muscular spasm lower back, on medication for pain relief. Cannot stand straight even if try hard, get tired in my legs and buttocks after just a few seconds. Doctor says this will take two weeks to heal, no X-rays taken, I am asked to stretch exercises, while the doc in ER asked for rest! Confused and worried! | Dear Sir/ Madam Back pain is to be worried and investigated, if there is any urinary or bowel disturbances, or weakness of lower limbs, or sensory disturbances in the lower limbs or even after giving 3 weeks of rest or back pain is not subsiding. It is recommended to do back strengthening exercises as tolerated. Rest if pain is severe. It is recommended and physiotherapy to be started as tolerated. Regards Dr. Pvssmjagannadham, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Suggest remedies for tightness in chest after swallowing plastic ball from the tongue bar
Hi, i woke up this morning and realized i had swallowed a plastic ball from my tongue bar. Its been a few hours, but i have a weird feeling in my throat and chest. Its feels like i have a lump in my throat but ive eaten and drank since so surely it would have passed down? Also my chest feels slightly tight, what should i do? | Get an X-ray done as to ascertain the location of foreign body....Further palm of treatment can be decided later | |
What causes relapse of all the healed injuries of body?
Sir, November 2010, i got injury while playing cricket. The medical attendant applied tincher and i had not taken any TT injection. the wound was healed. After some days i.e., after one month the wound again come up and not healing. The color of the wound is in light red color. After that the other healed injuries on the body are also coming up. kindly help me | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some infection in your wound. You need examination. You should consult your doctor and take complete course of antibiotics. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Have lightheadedness, fainted . Gave blood same day before this happened. What is it?
Gave blood 2 weeks ago in the early afternoon. Took a bath late that same night. Felt lightheaded after getting out of the bath. Sat down. Had a drink of cool water. Thought I felt better. Got up to go lay down on my bed. Took a step or two that I remember but must have been more as i fainted and woke up on the floor at the base of the shower. Husband tells me i was out a matter of seconds. Had a bruise on shoulder, swelling on right forehead, and ended up with some bruising across nose and upper eyelid of right eye. Now i have occasional vertigo when I go to lay down or rise from a sitting or lying down position. If I happen to stretch my body when i wake up in the morning while lying in bed with my back and head arched it feels like the room is spinning fast. | Hello, Some patients feel lightheadedness after Blood donation .In that increase of fluid intake and rest is required for 1-2 days. But now as you had problem you should go for CT scan of brain as there was trauma and bruising . If CT scan report is Ok consult ENT specialist . If there is any positive findings consult neurosurgeon. | |
Is it necessary to meet the dentist if the gums are not bleeding?
Good Day..My son 15 yrs old had a molar removed yesterday, but the bleeding is continous..we went back to his dentist and some reasons why its still bleeding because it might be the platelet..and the dentist had a suture just a 2 stiches to his gum..but still bleeding, inshort iv noticed that shes not skilled in suturing because while she was suturing my son gums i heard that how she will lock the thread( i dnt how what the thread using) ..and she said she still needs another suture to be stich the gum because i heard she called her friend what to do and she just only relying because seems like she just new in the suturing.and she said need to inject to stop bleeding..which is she dont have need to buy (inshort the dentist not ready for all the emergency)..My son feel nervous of what the dentist said to suture again and he was had dizziness...I told to the dentist better to bring him to the emergency room hospital...So in ER they gave my son an injection to stop bleeding and some medicines to take like hemostan and anti biotic..as of now my son not bleeding at this moment but the er doctor said to bring again to the dentist to check ..Is it ok not bring to the dentist if its totally not bleeding anymore?.. but if ever to the other dentist not the first one who made me so scared and stress..Thank You..( sorry im not good in english)...GODBLESS us always!!! | Thanks for Using Health Care Magic.Read your query.It's good the bleeding has stopped , though it has cost your son a lot of stress.I would advice you to get a checkup done by a dentist ( If you areapprehensive of the previous one , you can go for the one you are ok with but have to to give the new doctor the detailed correct history of the procedure done, so that he know what exactly is been done ).*Continue with medicines as prescribed .*Do warm saline gargling and avoid more vigorous gargling .Hope this was useful.Thanks and regards. | |
Suggest prognosis for health condition with end stage of liver disease
Hi, I am wondering if someone has major edema in legs, feet and belly and diagnosed with end stage liver disease...is there any hope? Asking for a family member. She has just been prescribed two diuretics. Wondering what is in store for her, as well as us the family. Your information is greatly appreciated. Thank you. | Welcome at HCM i have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns... Life expectancy depends upon how bad the liver functions are. You need to to get her LFTs along with abdominal ultrasound scan to look for ascites . . Your doctor will calculate the overall score called child Pugh score ...it includes bilirubin levels along with serum albumin and PT, degree of ascites and encephalopathy.... Five year survival rate is calculated on this score which us 70% for child A( mild disease).. Meet hepatologist for proper work upRegardsDr saad sultan | |
Brain injury, blood clots in legs, not woken up after accident. Probable outcome?
If a patient had a carwreck and had a major brain injury and hasnt woken up for a month she now has developed blood clots in both legs and has a fever of 103. Her brain hasnt swelled in two weeks since they put her on the cold bed. The brain injury she substained is the where the brain raddles inside the skull. What is her probable outcome do you think she will wake up? | HIThank for asking to HCMBrian trauma is very difficult to predict, until and unless I see the all reports, but from the history given here I could say that the chances of recovery would be minimal, Have nice day. | |
Can copper T cause abdomen pain and weight gain?
i m a mother of oneyear 9 months old child.. 2 weeks before on the 8 th week of my second pregnancy becos the doctor suggested it s ouside of the uterus. then i undergone D&C then incert copper t after one week from d&c.after that i feel so much of pain in my lower abdomen especially right lower abdomen.some time the pain elongated through the right thy and entire right leg. sometime it s unbearable.i also find that im gaining weight and my stomach is still look like pregnant.is it becos of the copper t.pease give me a solution | hi thanks for writing to uscopper t can be a cause of abdominal pain very rarely when there is infection,or it is misplacedit does not not cause increase in weight gain.it is a misconceptionit is advisable to take some analgesics and see whether pain settles or else doctor consultation is neededhope this information was useful | |
Is mild hydronephrosis in the left kidney of a child with UTI a concern?
My Son is diagnosed with UTI and found no Issue with BUN and Serum Creatine tests after using antibiotics. In Ultrasound Whole Abdomen they wrote it as Left kidney measuring 5.7 * 2.6 and shows mild dilation of PCS note. Impression: Mild hydronephrosis left kidney. Doctor suggested for MCUG test for 7 months boy, can we goahead. | Hello and Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service .I have reviewed your query and here is my answer .Yes , your doctor is right as he wants to diagnose posterior urethral valve in 7 month boy .So please act according to him .I hope I have solved your query .Let me know if I can assist you further in this query .With regards , dr varinder joshi . | |
Suggest treatment for flu
After five days of flu-like symptoms, I finally went to dr. two days ago. He prescribed 2 antibiotics and chest x-ray. I forgot to call him yesterday to find out results of Thursday s pics. Am relatively unchanged: when at his office, my temp was 95.3 degree (normal/usual for me is 98.4) BP = 145/75 (my usual is ~112/65) My BP is now still the same, but temp went up to 97 this morning. Should I call doctor tomorrow morning if that office is still open, or just maintain meds and wait until Monday to make contact if office is not open tomorrow. Thanks, Tom | Hi there...I think you can wait until monday...Somtimes, your BP levels can be elevated in the hospital setting, but normal otherwise. "White coat hypertension". Get your blood pressure checked once again from home or some reliable place where you are comfortable.Do reduce salt intake in the diet.Once you recover, do exercise regularly 5 days a week.Drink warm water at regular intervals.Steam inhalation 3 times a day.Hope this helps. | |
What causes lump on my kids eyebrow?
My 10 month old daughter woke after a sleep with a lump on her eyebrow. It wasn t red or causing any irritation for her. The lump subsided during the day although not entirely. It appeared again the next day although in a slightly different place on the eyebrow (moving from a lateral spot to more central). Again, it subsided during the day. It hasn t appeared again on the third day and so is pretty much back to normal now. Given that there is no longer anything to show a medic, we haven t taken her to see anybody but we were hoping for some reassurance as to what it could be. Thanks | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Yes , be assured this is just a skin reaction to some allergen in her bed. Clean the linen , change to pure cotton clothings and linen. Vacuum-clean the bed and area. This may not appear again if the causative agents are removed. Nothing to worry about at the moment.. | |
Pain under ribcage, better on fasting, overweight. No history of high BP, diabetes. Pain due to swollen spleen?
Yes, thank you. I have a pain on my left side under my rib cage. I have just started fasting on Monday and it s gotten a little better. I am overweight 100+lbs, that is the reason I am fasting & will start on a healtly vegitarian/fruit/legums/ nuts program in a few weeks. I didn t start this program because of the pain, I have had it for about 2 months now. I just need to get the weight off. I don t have any other pains or symtoms or H/B/Pressure, diabetis, heart problems.........nothing else. Could this be a swollen spleen? | HI ! It is good that you have thought of starting on a healthy diet for correcting your weight.Initially you may try a proton pump inhibitor and a prokinetic agent. If your bowel habits are normal , you should go for an ultrasound of the abdomen to exclude any abdominal pathology like your query on enlarged spleen. This can be also excluded with clinical examination, for which you will have to get yourself reviewed by your family physician. | |
What causes nerve pain and numbness in young adult female?
Hello, I am a 25 year old female with two cervical and two lumbar bulging discs, and nerve pain, numbness etc. I woke up this morning feeling achey (different than my typical pain- I'd describe this more flu like/achey and less my every day pain). I have chills, large headache, tired, can not regulate my body temperature, extremities are always cold without soaks or gloves, no fever temp (usually between 95.96, and 98.9). This has gone and come back several times over the last two months, but with no fever I continue to work, and no one has shown similar symptoms at either of my jobs. It re occurs, persisting anywhere from 48 hours to two weeks. It's not consistent with activity, lack of activity, sleep pattern, bowl movements, work schedule, diet, etc. It seems to be fairly random.I have tried hydrocodone, Flexoril, naproxin, prednisone, yoga, stretches, exercise, rest, oils, massage, I am set to see a neurologist in April, but am out options with my gp... Any suggestions? | hi,,I understand your concern.You are having cord compression it seems as per your complaints like nerve pain & numbness.Kindly try yoga regularly and it will take atleast an year for result.You can also use T.Tramadol SOS(if any pain)Thank you | |
Is it to be concerned about fluctuating BP?
My husband's BP is 106/44. It's been hot here in the low to mid 90's the past week. 8 mos ago, my husband was had a "hypertensive emergency" with BP 265/160. He was hospitalized for 5 days. He's on Lisinopril, Metoprolol, hydralazine, Tekturna, Plavix, hydrocholorthiazide. But now, with the hot weather, he seems to be having a problem with dizziness, sleepiness, etc. Should he be concerned about these readings? He also got a reading of 106/44. Thank you for any advice. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have very low diastolic blood pressure. It need concern. Because patient may go in hypotensive shock also. You should urgently consult your physician and need to take treatment. Consult your doctor and take treatment urgently. 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. | |
Loss of memory, unable to remember events. Taking celexa daily. Treatment?
Hi I am currently taking celexa 40mg daily for over 5 months...I have noticed I am losing time usually its only a few minutes here and there but today was different..... It was a signification amount of time from 12:27 until 3:15...A coworker was leaving work and it triggered me to ask him what time it was. He said 3:00 or so I only thought and felt like around 30 minutes of time had passed and I don t recall what I was doing during all this time..... | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I'm not sure for what psychological problem you have been prescribed Celexa. As regards to your memory lapses, they could be indicative of a neurological problem or a psychiatric problem (called 'dissociative disorder') You need a detailed evaluation in order to establish the cause. So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation and management. Wish you all the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist | |
Suggest remedy to relieve pain in tongue
sir, last 4months i have inside tongue pain problem , uneasy problem iam consulting one doctor here his given 1) cefiguard 2) PGI 3) L-Cetmax tablets after use the medicine clear my problem and again the same problem is stared , the above mentioned medicine again uses but problem is not leave me . can i want suggested me. | Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain pain in tongue can be due to a number of conditions and causes like Geographic tongue there are any changes over the tongue, Apthous ulcers ,infections like thrush, vitamin deficiency and anaemia, lichen planus, burning mouth syndrome, nerve injury that supplies the tongue( Glossopharyngeal neuralgia) etc..As you have not described that whether you have any changes on tongue like ulcers, patches or smoothening or pigmentation of tongue so to make the exact diagnosis is a bit difficult..You should consult an oral pathologist and get evaluated and necessary investigations has to be done to rule out the exact cause of the pain and in case of any abnormal finding on tongue the clinical checkup can help in correct diagnosis..You can take OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen to relief..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.. | |
Q. I feel very tired. Is it because of my low RBC count?
Hello doctor,My RBC count is low. | Hello. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So relax, everything is normal. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Q. I am diagnosed with pneumonia and getting green phlegm even after taking antibiotics. Why?
Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. Before three months, an old woman coughed in front of me, I breathed it in and within a few hours I got a fever and chills. I went to a general practitioner after three days and her diagnosis was pneumonia. I had a Rocephin intravenous there and also a vitamin intravenous. Also, she prescribed Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen. I have been taking Amoxicillin on time as prescribed, but I stopped taking Ibuprofen after two days because it was causing diarrhea. I feel that the antibiotics did not have any effects on the infections. My main symptom now is that I frequently cough up greenish phlegm often the size of a quarter dollar coin. I do not have fever or chills, and my tongue is white. How dangerous is my situation? Considering antibiotics did not have any effect on the infections, what kind of infection is this? What should I do? Please advise. | Hello. Your doctor has made a diagnosis of pneumonia and has given you antibiotics. Your fever has subsided which means the antibiotics have worked. But since you are having green phlegm we need to find out if you require further antibiotics. For that we need a blood count, and if there is a sign of infection we need to find out which organism is causing the infection, and to which antibiotic it responds. For that we need a sputum or phlegm examination which is called sputum culture. Please get a complete blood count and an x-ray chest done. Also, you can take steam inhalations. The diarrhea was due to Amoxycillin. If your blood count shows infection, then you can get your sputum examined for a gram stain and culture of sputum. | |
Gall bladder removed,inflamed pancreas with severe pain. Please advice.
my wife has had her gall bladder removed 2 weeks ago and i had to rush her to emergency with severe pain on sunday.she was hospitalised and been advised that she has inflamed pancreas and are monitoring this with blood tests daily .Is this something that i should be greatly concerned about or is it something . trev | HelloThanks for writing to HCMYour wife is suffering from acute pancreatitis.This should be taken very seriously and need aggressive treatment because mortality and complications are very high in this condition.She should be managed in the line of acute pancreatitis and need daily monitoring of enzymes.If needed ,contrast CT Scan of abdomen should be done to confirm complications.Hope i have answered your query.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
What causes painful bumps on the tongue?
My tounge has been hurting really bad for the past 3-4 days. It has white and red bumps on the tip and to the sides. I've tried avoidng acidic, salty, spicy, and sour foods. I've also been keeping my mouth extra clean with mouth wash. Also, I've putten ice on it, soaked it in cold water, and took motrin which hasn't helped one bit. It throbs and I could have bitten it I guess but the bumps are all over and they hurt so bad. I can not bare this pain, what is is and what should I do? Please help! | Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain small painful bumps on the surface and side of the tongue seems most probably to be Apthous Ulcers or Canker sores..Apthous ulcers can be due to a number of reasons like Nutritional deficiency, Low immunity like in HIV, Diabetes,digestive problems like Acid reflux,excessive intake of sour food etc and at times it can occur due to unknown causes too..They can also be due to due to Viral infection causing HERPES and is caused by herpes simplex virus causing cold sores..I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated..In case of canker sores and not being relieved by the remedies you have done you need to take a Steroid therapy like Medrol twice daily for 5 to 7 days..Salt water rinses can help..Gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and benadryl can help..Apply numbing gels over the sores like oragel to avoid discomfort..Maintain a good oral hygiene..In case it is diagnosed as herpes Oral and topical antiviral drugs can help in preventing further outbreaks as they do not treat the infection and can only prevent outbreak..The present sores will gradually subside in about 10 to 15 days..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. | |
Suggest treatment for large bump on outer vaginal lip
bump i have recently noticed a very large bump on the outer part of the lip of my vaginal area. it feels like a bubble but it feels like something in it like a ball the size of a small bouncy ball. i was wondering if you might help me with what i should do. | Hi,Greetings from Hcm.the commonest thing to appear in vulva is Bartholins cyst which is a retention cyst arising from the small vaginal gland .It can become quite large and painful.If is causing problem for you better consult a Gynaecologist and get it removed.specimen should be sent Histopathology to rule out malignancy. | |
Suggest treatment for swollen gum and painful tooth after root canal
My root canaled teeth( molar) is paining for the last two days..large pain..i done the treatment before 2 years.what can i do? I had some tablets after getting suggestion from nearest dentist...they told me to go for re- root cannel..but that is not easy for me.but still pain is comming....cant able to sleep..below to teeth the part is also swollen? Can u suggest??? | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query and understand your concern as you have undergone root canal treatment now again you have pain in rct treated tooth dont be woried so much see what happend is infection is again there near apex of root causing pain and swelling , so for this treatment is Re Rct so consult your dentist and go for its treatment . In meantime do warm saline rinses 2 -3 times a day , and you can take medicine like Amoxicillin or Ofloxacine and analgesic like Paintol or ketrol dt by consulting with your local doctor .Hope this will help you | |
Q. My son vomits or gags at the sight or thought of food. I need to know what is going on. Please help.
Hello doctor, I have a 7 year old son who vomits or gags at the sight or thought of food that he does not like. He has been doing it for as long as I can remember. Every time I talk to his pediatrician about it, she says that it is no big deal, but I feel it is. He has to sit alone at lunch while at school. He also vomits every day at school. I need to know what is going on. Please help. | Hi. Vomiting at the sight of food is psychological, but I would like to know to which kind of foods does he do that like is it for milk products, etc.? This also means he might be allergic to some foods. Those foods can be avoided. Is his weight normal for his age? If he vomits daily, I would suggest some medications like Domperidone or Ranitidine. Sitting alone during lunch might not be good in the long run. Try to talk to him at home. The other way is to expose him to foods which he does not like in a graded manner, that is with a little amount initially and then increase the quantity gradually. Your child needs counseling for boosting confidence so that he does not face social isolation in the future. | |
What causes pinching in the bladder post stent implantation in the kidney?
I have a stent in my kidney due to an abstracting stone that needs to be removed I have on going infections because of this but I was wondering why my bladder feels so pinched at night I m fine during the day but at night I just get the worse peeing sensations is there anything I can do to make it better? | HelloThanks for your query.You have double J stent placed in your kidney and getting pinching sensation in bladder especially at night.This is due to the fact that lower end of stent touches to the Trigone (Most sensitive part of the bladder) in lying down position at night , Take antispasmodics like Tolturadine once daily at night .This will go away once the stent is removed .Dr.Patil. | |
Recurring lump under the jaw, resurfaces on eating and drinking. What is it?
A strange lump like thing, underneath the right side of my jaw , it goes away ( not completely) but comes back everytime i eat something or drink. the size i suppose is the size of small choclate easter egg | hi.from ur history the size, shape, duration and nature of lump is not clear.there may be several cause, such as enlarged submandibular lymphnode.but it is better to consult ur nearby physician. Wish u good health | |
Could the congestion and runny nose be due to change in diet?
My baby had switched to soy formula per doctors orders but since she has been on it she has had congestion and runny nose. Also some dark poops..sometimes with dark particles in it. Could this be an allergy? I tried to switch back to the formula she was on before but her bowels and congestion did not change. | Hi... cough, cold and nasal congestion are not at all related to the change in food or formula. It is mostly viral or related to seasonal changes.No need to change formula.Regards - Dr. Sumanth |
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