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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... | 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... | |
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 questio... | 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 to... | |
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 ... | 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. R... | |
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 surpri... | 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 comple... | |
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... | 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.T... | |
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. ... | 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 ... | |
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 ... | 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... | 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, ... | |
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 fo... | 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 beca... | |
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 & ... | 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 af... | |
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... | 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 psy... | |
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, 6... | 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... | |
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 ... | 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 diso... | |
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). ... | 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... | |
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 ... | 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 ... | 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 ... | |
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 ea... | 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 irritat... | |
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 m... | 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 (comple... | |
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 b... | 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 o... | 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. Moreov... | |
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 h... | 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... | |
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 t... | 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. Thi... | |
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 thin... | 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 advi... | |
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 tw... | |
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 nig... | 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 v... | 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 ... | |
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 l... | 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... | |
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... | 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 ... | |
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 hesitat... | |
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 fe... | 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 wi... | |
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 doct... | |
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 ... | 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 ... | |
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 violent... | 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... | |
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... | 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... | 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 antiinflam... | 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 ... | |
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 tak... | |
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. U... | |
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 late... | 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'... | |
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 h... | 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 swel... | |
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 follow... | 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 ... | |
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 ho... | |
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 exam... | |
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 o... | 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 an... | |
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 00... | 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 leve... | |
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 sympt... | 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. ... | |
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... | 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 e... | |
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... | |
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 ... | 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 inf... | |
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 an... | 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 sh... | |
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 ... | 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.P... | |
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... | 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... | |
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 ... | 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 ... | |
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 ap... | 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 recommen... | |
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 c... | |
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 ... | 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 pil... | 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 i... | |
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 t... | 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 ... | |
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... | 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, 2... | |
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... | |
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... | 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 gargli... | |
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... | 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 b... | |
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 ... | |
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 ma... | 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 ... | 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 / infl... | |
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 e... | 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 diabe... | |
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 prett... | 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 progn... | |
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 a... | 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... | |
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 s... | 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.Regardi... | |
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... | 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 ... | |
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 m... | 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 ... | |
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 conce... | |
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 exercise... | 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 i... | |
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... | 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 ... | 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,... | 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 ... | |
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... | 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 consu... | |
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... | 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 ... | |
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 wel... | 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 sco... | |
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 b... | 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 abd... | 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 w... | |
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 hydronep... | 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 regard... | |
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 =... | 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 e... | |
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 later... | 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 o... | 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. Thi... | |
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 chi... | 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... | 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 ... | |
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 w... | 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 orde... | |
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 pr... | 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... | |
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 diag... | 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 t... | |
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 somethi... | 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 ,contr... | |
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 c... | 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,e... | |
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 malig... | |
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 ... | 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 ... | |
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... | 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 l... | |
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 p... | 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... | |
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 ... | 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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