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Suggest remedy for chest pain in asthmatic patients
hi this is wendy here, age 32, female, height 1.62m, weight 56kg. i'm an asthmaic since i was a child. 2 days ago, i feel my left side chest pain and abit swell. Today, i start to feel pain when i breathe and i have shortness of breath.. pls advise me about my condi... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain and shortness of breath in asthmatic patient is mostly due to acute exacerbation of asthma. So we should definitely rule out acute exacerbation of asthma in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of... | |
What are the treatment of L5 spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis ?
I had an MRI done, a week ago that showed L5 spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis. I am beginning spinal decompression sessions, several times per week and am wondering if this is an effective therapy and if there is anything additional, you can recom... | Hi Greetings from HealthcareMagic! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. Another treatment option would be surgery with decompression. But, you should discuss with a spinal surgeon on this possibility. Hope you will find this answ... | |
What is the home remedy for skin burn after applying bleach?
my skin got burnt using face bleach.This happend in the afternoon.red spots were on my face.I washed my face with cold water for about 10 min at 11 pm. as it was burning & paining.Please suggest any home remedy or any treatment to cure this.I have a very imp... | Make a paste of turmeric powder with milk , , if available add some drops of rose water .apply this paste on the affected area .Drink milk after adding a spoon of turmeric powder in it . Wash ur face in morning .Continue this for a week. Avoid spicy food . During daytime use sunscreen lotion . Containing SPF 20 l... | |
Stomach ulcer. Bloating, hyperacidity, belching, abdominal pain, heart burn. High anxiety. Can lead to cancer?
Hi. I am 30 years old, female, has very high level of anxiety , I m a type A that s why been suffering from stomach ulcer since ca 11 years old :( (duodenal ulcer, perhaps, since eating calms my stomach pain/... | hello, welcome to hcm thanks for the query esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer are different smoking is the most common risk factor for throat cancer or alcohol, certain virus,genetic,tobacco.but gerd is risk factor for esophageal cancer but still research going on the possibility of its association with laryngeal can... | |
Having itchiness and swelling on cheeks ad near eyes, red bumps over eyelids. Using hydrocortisone cream, calmoseptine ointment ,diaper rash cream. Should I keep using the cream?
I used a paint spray for the first time and i started to have quite bad swelling and itchness around my eyes and cheek. My doctor prescribed... | Hi Morgan, I can understand that the spray has caused an allergic reaction in and around your eyes. Since it has not come down with the creams for a week ,I think you are still in contact with the irritant. 1. Change all your pillow covers and the bedding sheets. 2. Try cold water compresses for about 5-7 mins twice a ... | |
Can the bumps and rashes on the genitals be due to virus?
Hi I have genital herpes, caught it quite recently, so far only red rash in genital area. I also have small red bumps on some parts of my body. Are they a sympton of the virus as well ? I also have muscle aichs especially in my arm is this part of the virus as ... | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Herpes is characterised by burning pain with vesicles on the geneital area. If you do not have same symptoms on the genitalia. I don't think that as per your description its not herpes... | |
What causes pain and cramps in a person having paragard?
Hi, I have a paragard which was put in place in october of last year. I love it throughout the month butfor have terrible terrible pain and cramping at the beginning of my period each month. I have tried EVERYTHING(ibuprofen, yoga, heating padsetc.) have had sev... | Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
My scrotum leaks some sort of fluid and there is a slight inflammation on the right scrotum
Hello, i currently have an issue where my scrotum leaks some sort of fluid and theres a slight inflammation or swelling on the right scotum. My scrotum is painless and so far ive had it for 2 weeks. im current 17 and too embras... | Hi, It sounds like some sort of scrotal skin infection - Maybe bacterial or fungal.You should keep the area clean by washing with soap and water two to three times a day and dab it dry immediately. Also, apply ointment which would have both anti fungal and anti bacterial action like Tripoderm or Quadriderm,Take care,Dr... | |
Q. Why am I having toothache while chewing with filled teeth?
Hello doctor, I got 6 fillings done a while back that were causing me no pain whatsoever or sensitivity, so I found a new dentist got the filling done and by week 3 the fillings on the left top were causing me more severe pain than week 1 and my bite was of... | Hello. The problem with cavities are either you will find out about it when you start getting severe pain or if some dentists points it out. in your case, occlusal corrections could have been done more accurately to find out which tooth is having the high point and reduce it appropriately. If there is an abscess get ro... | |
High SGPT level. Serious problem?
Hi Doc, I am 30 years old and recently I had a general checkup and was alarmed when I found that my SPGT level is 47 mg/dl.. My blood sugar level is around 235. My hepatitis test were all negative.. Do I have serious problem with the level of my SPGT? The doctor didn t give me any med... | Hello, You have not mentioned whether the sugar level is Fasting(empty stomach) or after meals. Your SGPT level is not much raised. It is at borderline level. Your sugar level is raised. Fasting referance range is 70-110 mg/dl. You should more be concerned about your sugar level. Follow diet which is less in sugar and ... | |
How to confirm pregnancy while on Loette pills?
i'v been using loette for about six months now and an constantly worried about getting pregnant despite this fact. To what level will these pills prevent pregnancy and how will i know if i am pregnant? Will a home pregnancy test be affected by these pills? | HiWelcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today. The combined oral contraceptive pills are if taken as per instructions are very effective ( >99%) in preventing pregnancy. So if you are taking the pills correctly, you should not worry about pregnancy. As you know no method... | |
Hello Doctor, Age: 24yrs Gender: Female I am suffering from Vitiligo since 8 years. i have it on left eye lash & eyebrow as well had lightly on right hand but it is completely cured on hand . planning to undergo a plastic surgery want to know the details & cost of the surgery. I have taken treatement for the same from ... | Hi. I have done 3 years of research in vitiligo. By the description it seems to be a case of segmental vitiligo which amenable to surgical treat,ment. Now the surgical treatment of vitiligo has gone beyond just plastic surgery. Tell me since how long has the lesion been stable?? I need to talk to you personally before ... | |
Q. I am suffering from nausea inspite of having medications. Could it be hiatal hernia?
Hello doctor, Before two years I was in a lot of pressure and anxiety, while I was eating shawarma. After that, I felt that I need to vomit (nausea). Then I went to the bathroom, and I vomited, I felt relief. I thought nausea would... | Hello. Darwesh you are suffering from functional dyspepsia, and a significant cause of it is anxiety and depression. That is the reason why you felt better with depression medications. It is a relapse and remitting disease means it will be fine for some time and may occur again for a few days. You need to retake your d... | |
Q. Can balanitis cause tearing of foreskin and pain while masturbation?
Hello doctor, I am perhaps suffering from balanitis. The foreskin is torn at some places and it hurts too much to pull the skin back. Some white substance is accumulating every day under the head of the penis. What to do? To be honest, it hurts wh... | Hi. I have seen your query. With your descriptions, it seems you have developed balanitis xerotica obliterans. You must clean the prepuce area with water and apply Clotrimazole plus Fusidic acid cream local application twice daily and take tablet Fluconazole 150 mg once a week for four weeks after consulting your GP or... | |
What causes high fever with headache and muscle pain?
Hi,I am suffering from fever since yesterday and had headache and legs muscle pain also, I suspect that this is a viral fever since i had blood test and got negative report for malaria.Can you please let me know what is the cure for viral fever and how many days it... | Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes pain in the middle of the spine after having c-section?
I have a sharp pain in the middle of the spine. I had a c section 2 years ago and have gained 25 kgs during my pregnancy at it was high risk and I was n bed rest. Though I have lost 20 kgs after that but the back pain lower and recently in the middle ... | Hi, I believe that a good physical workup should be performed to discover the most likely cause of the localized back pain. It seems that you've lost nearly all of the weight you gained during the pregnancy so mechanical causes of back pain are probably less likely. Still a good examination to distinguish different typ... | |
What is the remedy for depression and anxiety?
Hi, i have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, i am just wondering, i have been feeling well not 100% but well, why do i keep waking up with anxiety aches and pains, mainly in my arms and shoulders the doctor said this is normal, but how long will it last?? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety disorder. Mind you, it is a disorder and not a disease. Diseases can be treated with the help of medications and disorders are treated with life style changes. You must understand that you have disorder and nothing to w... | |
Does severe foot pain is related to liver damage?
Hello, i have for the past 8 weeks been experiencing severe foot pain in both feet. My left foot hurts all along the outer edge and is most painfull around the little toe joint. My right foot is painfull gight in the middle on the underside. I am a reagular drinker an... | Hi thanks for asking question.By alcoholic drinking you could have fatty liver or any other hepatitis or chronic liver disease.So rule out it...As secondary vitamin d deficiency can occur.If present treated accordingly.Do you have diabetes ? Smoking history ?As diabetic by neuropathy and smoking by vasculitis like cond... | |
What causes swelling on the left side of the face?
I’ve been struggling with semi high blood pressure for a year, Dr has been changing bp meds, taking water pill. No change in bp. Also seeing a neurologist as I passed out in Aug. don’t that was a “real” seizure. Tests show demyelination in brain. Running urine & blood... | Hello,You neither tell me your age, nor what is your blood pressure reading. Semi high blood pressure means nothing in medical history. Swelling of the face can be due to high blood pressure, or side effects of some drugs. What is neuro treating you for? Give some more details, I could cure your problem.Hope I have ans... | |
Could sudden uncontrollable spasms in legs and body be connected to low functioning gallbladder?
I had an episode last night of uncontrollable spasms mostly in both legs but extending over my body. I could not hold still. My husband thought I was going into shock. I will be meeting with a surgeon tomorrow to schedule ... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, you do have a history of gall bladder pathology, and the symptoms that you have stated here must be due to the impression of gall bladder disease and not actually due to pathological process of gallbladder, you are going to see the surgeon soon, and probably go... | |
What is causing numbness and pain feels like to the bone?
I have a deep ache kinda pain almost feels like to the bone,also on this left same side is my foot feeling numbness,but I check my sugars and it always at about 98 even after 2 hours after a meal or first thing in the morning,I have arthritus in the knee on the... | Hello, Pain along with numbness is a sign of nerve involvement. Firstly I will advise for the uric acid check. If that turns normal than we need to look out for the nerve involvement. Usually, when there is arthritis of the knee there will be a change in the gait and that may lead to change in the muscle physiology in ... | |
Why do I have a dislocated knee cap that keeps recurring ?
Hi Im Marcy and I have a dislocated knee cap that keeps reoccurring. I was reffere to Dr.Collerin at Orthapedic proffesionals and thet cancelled due to a referral issues....They scheduled it for today but cancelled refusing to see me due a disagreement between... | Hi.You are suffering from recurrent dislocation of the patella. It happens due to malalignment of the patella. The treatment is surgical correction. | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Are persistent bruised feeling in the chest and blood in the phlegm signs of cancer?
The right side of my chest always feels bruised and I have been coughing up mucous with bright red streaks.I have had a hard time finishing a sentence without taking a breath for about a year, I cant cry anymore cause it hurts to brea... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your symptoms require you to be investigated in detail for respiratory conditions. With a strong history of cigarettes you require a chest X ray and CT scan immediately supported by blood and sputum tests.There are many other conditions including cancer which might cause these symptoms. It migh... | |
Greetings to all doctors. My name is James I have 19 years, I started at 16 to masturbate, I know it is normal that a young perform this practice. The point is that now, I do not want to masturbate, because I do not feel good practicing, because I m already entering young adulthood and I talked to my best friend who is... | . at this age desire of masterbation is absolutely normal.excessive desire is harmful. 2 to 3 times a month is no harm but helpful to bulit your satisfaction,self confidence and development of your body according to hormonal changes. Otherwise concentrate your mind in other activity and take good balanced diet that you... | |
Can gall stones cause hematuria?
61yo male with gallstone per ultrasound. Recently had my first attack resulting in rt groin pain radiating up to entire rt. torso. Also discovered 2+ blood in urine though urine is clear and not red tinted. Can gallstones cause hemolyzed blood in urine? | Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.No gall stones does not cause hematuria.The source of bleeding could be from the kidneys or the prostate.Consult an urologist for further evulation.I hope that answers your query.Regards. | |
What causes cold/flu symptoms and ear ache?
Good AfternoonI woke up Saturday with a sore throat, down the neck more than tonsil area, and by the evening I could speak (and still can barely speak - when I do I sound like Micky Mouse.) Its rather sore and I have cold/flu symptons as well as an earache/stinging in both e... | Hi,welcome to health care magic,All this symptoms of sore throat,cold or flu could be because of upper respiratory infection (pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) or bronchitis or allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.It is mostly due to viral infection like EB virus,adenovirus but some time could be bacterial or parasitic.Y... | |
Tight lower abdomen, light pink and brown water discharge. Early predictor pregnancy test is negative. Pregnant?
I am due my period either Friday or sat this week, I began with light pink water discharged when wiped yesterday morning, and had intermittent brown watery discharge since, I ve done a early predictor pregn... | Hi,If you wish to confirm/exclude pregnancy now, the urine test is not ideal; you should get the serum beta-hCG levels measured as this is more sensitive and specific. If you do not see your normal period as you should, please go ahead with a trans-vaginal sonogram 3-4 days after the missed period. If pregnancy test is... | |
Suggest treatment for patchy lesion on chest
Dear doctor, I have been diagnosed with patchy lesion in my chest xray & hence my doctor has said that i am suffering from pulmonary t.b. She has prescribed me AKT4 tablet along with dolo 650 and mahacef plus as iam also suffering from typhoid. She has advised me the dosage... | Hi Welcome to hcmPatchy lesion may suggest Pulmonary tuberculosis but not a confirmatory diagnosis. For every pulmonary tuberculosis need1 Chest Xray PA view2. Sputum Examination of 2 consecutive days at least. ( very important test)3 Mountux Test 4 CBC with ESRSputum examination is very important and essential test be... | |
Does the iud pill affect the periods?
Hi. I've been on a low dose bc pill for a few months now after switching from the IUD. All periods have been normal until this month. No period. It's several days late now, I start my active pills again today. I've had lots of cramping for the last two weeks and nausea off and on ... | Hi,Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Since you have switched over to oral contraception, you have to use additional protection during the initial couple of months to avoid failure due to breakthrough ovulation. Since you are a few months into the pill, your hormone milieu should have settled by now. A few... | |
Suggest treatment for turner s and post polio syndrome
hi i am both turner s and post polio syndromes. i have sleep apnea and use bi pap with o2 at night. hopeing i can find information on anyone who has both and what symptoms they have. i also have scoliosis now as adult which i did not notice when i was younger. my ... | hiat 66 years age only supportive treatment for turners like calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent or control osteoporosis and vertebral collapse.Since scoliosis has developed there should be x rays of spine to determne cause, whether osteoporosis has developed toaccount for loss in height and compression of ve... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Why am i getting bad breadth even after brushing twice everyday ?
i brush twice daily but foul smell from my mouth | Hello, I am Dr.Neha Gupta (dentist) and am glad to address to your query here. You need to run the floss between ALL your teeth. Meds can sometimes create bad smells on your body, especially your mouth. Try to drink lots of water to keep your mouth moist. Mouthwash contains alcohol which can be drying. When the tongue ... | |
Q. I have hair fall of 10 to 20 strands a day. Is there anything to worry?
Hello doctor, I am 14 years old. My problem is that when I brush my hair, I found my hair on it. My hair fall is 10 to 20 hairs a day. Is there anything to worry? | Hi. Hair is one the fastest growing cells in the body. Hair has different growth cycles like anagen (growing phase), telogen (resting phase), and catagen. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is considered normal. Old hairs are replaced by new hairs. If you are losing hairs on the front of the scalp and sides, leading to the... | |
Suggest an effective alternative for Amitriptyline
I am researching prescription medication options for nerve pain from a herniated disc. I have used gabapentin in the past, which was effective, but I had horrible time with withdrawal and would like to avoid using again at all cost! My doctor has prescribed amitriptol... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and would explain that Amitriptyline as well as Gabapentine may lead to withdrawal syndrome. But, if you gradually taper the dose, you can avoid withdrawal syndrome. Other possible treatment options ... | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain
Hi, my daughter who has just turned 16 has complained about having chest pain while playing soccer today and asked us to take her to the Doctors - like her heart is really straining and about to explode. Also feeling nauseous. Symptoms did improve when she stopped playing. However she ... | Hello, It could be a musculoskeletal pain as in conditions like costochondritis. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me ... | |
Taking Carbin and Secozam. Done MRI and CT scan. Cause?
Sir I dont know what happen in my mind for 10 - 15 sec when i thinked much i go to the psychiatrist did MRI , CT scan but in last he said i have no problem that doctor was not able to find out my cause, so how can i contact to you so can explain about you and fro... | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Carbin (Carbamazepine) is an anti-epileptic / mood-stabilizing medication and Secozam (Clobazam) is an anti-epileptic medication. You have not given a clear description of your symptoms, but from your statement that "I don't know what is happening in my mind... | |
Diagnosed with asthma
Hi,I have been diagnosed with Asthma and I use an inhaler daily, but lately I have been experiencing uncontrollable exhaling. At this time, my sinuses are not stuffed up or clogged in any way, but I have continuous mucus running down the back of my throat. It collects in my lung and affects my ... | Hi,With your history, you may be suffering from sinusitis where in the secretion runs down back to throat causing little itch/tickle feeling and leads to cough to remove the secretion. If you have inflammatory signs then a course of NSAID with antihistamine (to reduce/dry secretion). If infection you may need antibioti... | |
Sharp pains in arms, back, chest. Running nose, cough. Reasons for above symptoms?
Hi my name is Shaylor Wells and for the past two months three months i ve been getting sharp pains in my arms, back and chest. The chest pain is like 2 inches below my collar bone, and it feels like the back pain is around the same spot... | Get X ray chest done and see a chest specialist. stop smoking.Do steam inhalations | |
Suggest treatment for raised creatinine level in a diabetic patient
Hello doctor my father is type 2 diabetic is under insulin his blood sugar is under control . he had his all the investigations from delhi gangaram hospital around 1 years back he had this diabetic nephropathy but his creatinine at that time was 1.9 r... | Hello and welcome to HCM.Kasthu cha..Ramro ?..As an Urologist, let me advise you, that your fathers' Diabetic Nephropathy has increased from 1.9 creatinine, to 6.62.He has anemia,Hb of 8.2gm/ml, with albuminuria (urine-alb:3+).Now,his HbA1C, is not done. But other reports are as expected.But treatment taken at pres... | |
What causes hole formation on the inside of cheek?
age - 25height - 5ft 5weight - 10 stonemedical history - asthma, eczema.I've had this pain in my mouth for about 4 days, each day getting worse. its where my wisdom tooth would be, so i though it would be my wisdom tooth growing. i finally had a good look inside my mo... | Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.The hole what you are describing on the cheek can be a pus discharging sinus tract secondary to wisdom tooth infection.or it can be a traumatic ulcer. If it is near thesecond molar then it can be a inflamed salivary gland duct opening.Nothing to be panic, consult a ... | |
Is herpes infection related with yellow discharge and sensitive clitoris?
I was recently treated for a genital herpes outbreak. It was over a week ago that I finished the medication. Now I am having a yellow discharge and my clitoris is extremely sensitive when I wipe. Is this normal after just having that or can it b... | It could be a secondary problem related to the first problem or that the infection is not completely cleared up yet. I would not call it normal. The herpes sores could have become secondarily infected with bacteria. You could have another sexually transmitted disease- often when you get one you are at high risk for get... | |
Does end stage of renal failure means no long to live?
my mum has end stage renal failure i dont have her exact test results but she has been in hospital 3 times this years with severe confusion and now she is going into a resthome, she is under conservitive care .....want to know does this mean she does not have long... | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i must advise you , not to despair.Her future lifespan depends on her general condition and kidney function status, with other medical conditions being treated.If you mention her age,and send her last reports of urine, blood and scan, to me,i can give you an expert advise, rega... | |
What causes lower back pain radiating to the hips and lower abdomen?
i am having lower back pains which goes into my hips to my lower stomach. mainly my left side, i feel movement also i feel really bloated all the time. i took a pregnancy test and it was negative. i cnt lay on my stomach sometimes i wake up in my sle... | Hiit could be a case of renal stone or renal colicBack pain radiating to lower abdomen is consistent with renal stoneget an ultrasound abdomen to rule out renal stonehave plenty of fluidsantispasmodic medicines for pain reliefHope this helps youWish you good healthtake care | |
What causes constant headache, swollen and tender neck while on augmentin?
i am taking augmentin for sinusitis (3rd lot of antibiotics) I have constant headache, pain around eye and temples (mainly left side) and left ear pain which radiates down to jaw glands in my neck feel swollen from inside and tender to the t... | Hello ,Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query as you have constant headache , swollen and tender glands this can be due to sinusitis and as you are taking augmentin combination of amoxicillin CV for this Iwill suggest you to complete your course of medication and consult ENT surgeon for examination of sinus and go t... | |
Suggest treatment for COPD
My mom is 88 years old and has copd and emphysema and is on o2 3 liters. She has had a nose bleed twice in the last few days. Stopped bleeding quickly with pressue applied. She just felt like she needed to clear her throat (not cough) and when she did she put a tissue to her mouth and it was... | helloYes i recommend you to wait a little for monitoring the situation.If it repeats than go to ER.RegardsDr.Jolanda | |
Suggest treatment for varicocele
Hello Doc. I am Shy and my parents want me to get married. Through research i got to this conclusion that having varicocele one cannot have children. Bcoz i am from PAKISTAN so i just can t face this infection. I m 28 years of age and done so much masturbation in my life. Doc please te... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Varicocele is a treatable conditionExplanation: Mild varicocele will not cause any problem nor infertility. So, do not be shy, please visit a doctor and ask for semen analysis. If it is normal then you may not have any problem in begetting children. | |
Does persistent back pain need medical attention?
Hi, I injured my back bad on Thursday from getting up abruptly and twisting wrong from a lower couch. On thursday when it happened I felt like I was going to faint almost getting hot and slightly sweaty. The pain is hard to distinguish where it’s coming from but it’s m... | Hello,Yes, I think a visit to the doctor is appropriate. You have not specified your age, but a pain persisting which is severe in intensity has to be properly investigated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regard,Dr. Fahim Sheik | |
Suggest weaning food for an infant
hi there my baby made six months today please tell me when can i give him nan no 2 can i start now with it our must a wait, can you also tell me my grandson has a pimple on his penis that was getting better but now the pimple is oozing out dirt what must i do please help | You can begin with Nan 2; as far as the "pimple" is concerned, you can apply an antibacterial cream on it 2-3 times a day if you are sure it is a pimple - i.e. a boil. If you are not sure, please show a doctor before self-medicating. | |
Suggest treatment for elevated liver enzymes
Hi, I did a liver function test and found out that the values for SGOT/AST=126 on a scale of up to 40U/L.37c, SGPT/GPT=143 and GGT =129 I had a negative hepatitis B and C result respectively and was placed on livolin for 60 days.Can You please advice me when to go for anot... | Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my answer.As your doctor said you have a fatty liver disease, so treating that will bring your tests back to normal. for that you have to avoid fried, roasted and fatty meals. Have a daily exercise for at least 15 minutes. You can repeat your ... | |
What causes tender indentation on penis and scrotum?
i was inspecting my penis and scrotum the other day and noticed when I stretched my scrotum and testicles to the side, that where the side of my scrotum ended and the beginning of the side of my thigh started, the skin between felt weird. it was as if there were tin... | Hi, I understand your concerns but this could be due to a number of causes including lipomas or ingrown hair so please send a photo of the lesion to be able to help you further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Lumpy itching patch inside leg indicate psoriasis?
i have a had a small spot on y lower leg about 6 weeks ago , it has now grown fast into a white dry lump patch and is itching all the time , it fells now that it is really deep inside of my leg , when i scratch it it flakes ...could this be cancer or psorisis | Be assured it is not skin cancer . it is likely to be psoriasis or dermatitis. you can apply topical steroid like Mometasone cream ( Momate)locally twice daily along with oral antihistaminic like levocetrizine 5 mg daily for 2 weeks and see the response | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
Is LDN effective for pain,depression and anxiety remedy?
I ve experienced trigeminal neuralgia for some 12 yrs or so. Taking carbamazepine for pain and recently have been trying low dose naltrexone (LDN), hoping to get off the carbama because of unwanted effects. What do you know about LDL as a pain/depression/ anxiet... | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Some reports have stated so, but it is not a popular option. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In... | |
What causes dry cough in baby?
Hi, My son is 21 months old and has had a dry hacking cough for several weeks - months... however, whenever we go to the doctor, she says his lungs sound fine. He always seems congested, so I m always asking the doctor at his checkups... Usually the coughing is worse at night, but it str... | Thanks for putting up your query on HealthCareMagic. I am sorry that your 21 month old son is suffering from cough. Cough or coryza in medical terms is basically an allergic reaction that is triggered by agents like dust or viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or certain other viruses that are always around u... | |
Suggest treatment for Bipolar disorder and anger disorder
Hi. My mom is bipolar, and she doesn t take any medication. So when she gets angry she takes it out on me. Because of this I ve become very sad and almost like emotionally unstable. I ve had trouble sleeping and staying awake. During school its like everything ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Your mom is bipolar, she vents her emotions at you often. Fine. I am not going to sympathize on you because sympathy usually makes people more weak. I can understand your emotions. I suggest you to consult a psychiatrist for your mother and get her treated for... | |
What can cause red spot on hip with fever?
Hi there. I have a history of mycobacterium marinum in the soft tissue of my right hip. I had to have 3 surgeries to remove the infection and IV abx therapy. Three days ago I noticed a rep spot on my hip above my scar from the surgeries. The spot has gotten bigger and a darke... | Hello,I read your message and understood your problem.I think that the infection with Mycobacterium marinum has re-occurred. If you are exposed to the bacteria you tend to get re-infected time after time especially now after 3 surgeries and antibiotic therapy that have weakened your immune system.You must stay way from... | |
What are the possibilities of heart attack inspite of having chest pain and GERD?
Male 27 y/r 5 6 217lbs pain in left & right side chest that comes and goes also suffer from panic and gerd and costochondritis blood pressure readings have been systolic 110-128 -- diastolic 68-82 for the last week.. is there a concern f... | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.You shoud not worry. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. A typical heart pain has some characteristics. They are retro-sternal pains like squizzing ,tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both... | |
Pain in the lower back area, feeling stabbing pain and spasms while standing up. Cause?
I was feeling fine yesterday, when all of a sudden I felt a sharp pain in my lower back/rib area. I didn t lift anything, fall, hit the area or anything. It doesn t hurt to bend over, but when I try to stand up straight, it brings ... | Hi, Welcome to HCm, It seems that you have got spasm of your back muscles might be due to some unusual movement at back during sleep. This gives problems aggravates while stand up due to movement muscles go in to spasm. Apply some muscle relaxant cream like Relaxyl. Take some analgesic with muscle relaxant medicine wil... | |
What causes whit spot at the head of the penis with pain?
it's embarassing, but I have had this pain on my penis for mabey a couple days, and it hurts to touch but when it's not touched it feels fine. I just looked at it, and in that exact same place where the pain was, i saw a single white spot on the head of my peni... | helloThanks for query .You have mentioned about your age and sexual history. A single painful white spot on glans penis could be due to infection of glans penis (Ballanitis).You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibi... | |
My father get blood in stools everyday
my dad has blood in hes stool evertime he goes to the toilet,its quite alot of light red blood,he has no other pain with it and in general good health.please advise me. | Hi Vicky Welcome to HealthcareMagic. Your dad might be having a simple problem like piles or the blood could be from inside intestine.It is very necessary and important for him to visit a General surgeon / Gastroenterologist and get examined properly .Your doctor may do a colonoscopy if needed. take care. | |
Is dry mouth and jaw pain a serious problem?
hi sir Im 44 years old,weight 80+ and 5 feet.Im having a problem on my tongue.SINCE 2 YEARS.MY MOUTHS SALIVARY GLAND IS BLOCKED SO IT IS ALWAYS DRY.SOMETIMES I GET JAW PAINS ALSO DUE TO THIS.I CONSULTED SO MANY ENT DOCTORS ,BUT I DIDNT GET ANY SOLUTIONS FOR THIS.ISO IM EAGE... | Less salivary flow can lead to lot of problems like decayed teeth due to insufficient flushing of teeth. You need to undergo thorough diagnosis of your salivary glands. Salivary ducts can be made patent surgically. Saliva inducing mastication is also available. | |
Any cream that gives speedy recovery for tender glans of penis due to scratching ?
Hi Doc,I accidentally scratched my penis, and just below the glans of my penis was very tender, and there is a small (maybe 4mm area) which has puffed up a little and there is a small white-ish cut, and I used forederma cream since 2 we... | HelloThanks for query .You have suatained injury to your glans penis due to scratching and has wound over the coronal sulcus which got infected .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin t... | |
Suggest remedy for elevated D-dimer and white blood cell count
Hello, I have been really sick for about two months now. I have a elivated D-dimer and my white cell count is also elivated. The doctors can't figure out why. but just this weekend I passed out at work and since then I have been dizzy and just over all tir... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your d dimer is elevated. You may have some disseminated intravascular coagulation. You should go for complete coagulation profile once. Your high wbc may be due to some infection. You should consult your physician and go for coagulation pr... | |
Q. Kindly explain the TRUS guided prostate biopsy report and further treatment.
Hi doctor, The patient is a 59-year-old male with whose weight is 52.3 kg and height is 166 cm. His PSA was 247.5. He had a TRUS guided biopsy, and the report is as follows. 1. Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.2. Gleason grade 4+4.... | Hi. I am sorry to know about the problem. The biopsy report says that prostate has a cancer disease. Since PSA is very high, it means that there is a chance that it has spread outside the prostate. The next step will be PSMA PET scan to find out the areas in the body affected by prostate cancer. If this scan is not ava... | |
What causes colourless vaginal discharge after taking morning after pills?
HI, I really need your help. My boyfriend and I had sex about 2 weeks ago and the condom broke. Immediately after we realized, we bought the morning after pill and I took it 45 minutes to an hour after we realized what had happened. I took the ... | Dear Ms, you did right by taking the morning after pill twice which increases the success rate of preventing pregnancy. there is no need to worry as success rate of morning after pill is more than 97% so its unlikely that you get pregnant | |
Are muscle cramps normal after an arm fracture?
HI. I SUFFERED A FRACTURE TO THE HUMERUS IN MY LEFT ARM AS A RESULT OF A FALL. THIS OCCURRED WEDNESDAY NIGHT. I AM WERAING A SLING AS PRESCRIBED BY MY MD. EARLIER THIS EVENING A HAD A VERY STRONG AND PAINFUL MUSCEL CRAMP IN THAT UPPER AREA OF MY ARM. IT HAS SINCE SUBSIDE... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The muscle cramps can happen due to a decreased tone of the muscles. It is best to do a regular physiotherapy to help it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest treatment for severe tightness and pain in the calf muscle
I have been experiencing tightness in my right calf almost everyday for the past few weeks. It s not the entire calf muscle, but in certain places I ve been experiencing tightness along with an aching pain. I drink plenty of water and I haven t exercis... | Hi welcome to HCmI can understand your concern for severe tightness and pain in the calf muscle.Though , uncomfortable but they’re a surprisingly common problem. In fact, they’re one of the most frequent complaints .Your symptoms may be due to problems with the hamstring or calf muscles themselves, such as excessive t... | |
What causes weakness post treatment for cold?
Hello Doctor, After a small cold with just sniffles and stuffiness 3 days ago, I m now experiencing weakness and light-headedness with a loss of appetite. Also, a general sense of malaise. I m a bit puzzled and worried in light of the fact that I normally bounce back from ... | hello,i can understand your concern. it appears like a case of flu. during recovery, feeling weak,malaise and light headed is normal after an episode of flu.flu is generally different from common cold in the sense that it takes longer time to recover.do not worry if you do not have high fever and breathing difficulty.d... | |
Suggest medication for stomach pain and nausea
my 10 year old has had stomach pain on and off for the past week. she had a high fever a few days ago, but that passed. Are these signs that she is about to start her menstrual cycle, or could it be something else. The stomach flu is going around her school, but she is... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Stomach pain with fever- may be flu as you have rightly mentioned that stomach flu is going on in the school. These may not be the signs of the expected period your daughter is about to start the menstrual periods.Pain off and on for the past week would make us to decid... | |
What causes imbalance issues and difficulty standing up?
hi Two years ago I had a fall and needed a CT scan of the head. It showed enlarged ventricles and a silent stroke, It was decided that I was born with the low pressure hydrocephalus. I had am MRI last year, It showed no further changes. This September I started ... | Hello!Thank you for your question on HCM!Regarding your concern I think that it may be caused by a second stroke, in the posterior part of the brain or a vertebral artery insufficiency. If the CT scan you did, resulted in no new strokes from the old CT scan, it means that the problem may be a vertebral artery insuffici... | |
What causes rasp in chest while breathing?
2.5 year old on tail end of a nasty cold that had a raspy, persistent cough, fever, and made her lethargic. Now my 9 month old has just started showing a deep rasp in her chest when she breathes or babbles. I ve been draining her nose of fluid for three days. She has been in ... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your daughter thoroughly .* The rasp in chest while breathing is in concern with respiratory tract infection causing constriction of the underlying bronchi .* Must get proper medications to control it and stop before worsening .Hope ... | |
Diagnosed episodic MS affecting thought process and memory. What kind of specialist has to be consulted for helping?
I have episodic MS. It is affecting my memory and how my thought processes work. My husband will ask me a question and instead of a yes or no answer, I tell a long story to get to the end answer. This h... | Hi, you might be having M.S, but the cause of the problem may not be that, it is not even the problem with the speech therapy, it is concerned with the way of speech. I advise you to consult a psychologist for diagnosis and treatment. Both of you should go and he should be taught hou to tackle y... | |
What causes back pain after insertion of stent after kidney stone surgery?
What can I do. I had a stent put in after kidney stone surgery. It hurts in my lower back very bad when I feel the fluids leave my kidney into to stent. But once it leaves my body the pressure subsides and not as painful . But my lower back is ... | Hello,Welcome to HCMI am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.I can understand your concern.The pain you are experiencing may be 1.post operative and 2.back muscle spasm pain.Hot water bag or heating pad will be very useful for constant use.If you are passing urine without any pain and obstruction, then it is all ri... | |
What is the reason for constant body ache in children?
My 9 year old daughter complains of neck sholder pain all te time she wants a massage. I assumed it was stress related, she seems to have a lot of anxiety for a child. However last night she also started complaining of dull pain in her arms and legs, also feels be... | constant pain in back may b due to ill posture while daily activities. regular exercise is helpful in muscle building and pain management. massage is also better solution. | |
Does Regestrone affect platelet count?
age 40 yr 5"2 weight 62 kg I have iron deficiency due to heavy bleeding due to adenomyoma. dr. prescribed me tab registrone for six months. before treatment my platellet count is 160000. after treatment my platelet count is 100000. it decreased due to registrone ? | Welcome to H.C.M. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.I see similar cases amongst people who visit my clinic.REGESTRONE (norethisterone) does not cause low platelet counts.Your low platelet count is due to other factor.Low platelet can be due to some infection also so I advise you to repeat c... | |
What does cavitating nodular lesion in chest x-ray mean?
Hi, My Mummy went for a chest xray and found there was a patch, she was recomended for a CT Scan and they found that there was a "Cavitating nodular lesion seen in the perihery of the left lower lobe. It displays irregular margins. It is approx 3.2 x 2.1 x 2.1 c... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Cavitory lung lesion with irregular margin is commonly seen with 1. Tuberculosis 2. Cavitory pneumonia 3. Lung abscess. 4. Cavitory carcinoma (lung cancer). So bronchoscopy with BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) and lung Biopsy are needed for conf... | |
Does thirstiness occur with neck alignment issues?
I woke up with a headache. My scull was so tight. I was also very tired. I felt hung over and I should not have felt that way at all. I slept a lot on Sunday and felt somewhat better on Monday. Went to work around eleven. While there the pressure on my scull like some... | Hi you have issues with your neck and have diarrhea and thirstiness ? Are you diabetic? In my opinion the symptoms you have mentioned can all be well explained by your neck issues ( including pain and alignment), however diarrhea and thirst cannot be explained. Diarrhea and thirst are generally not caused by advil also... | |
Is ovex safe for thread worm in stomach?
My 4 year old son woke on Thursday night with terrible itching in his bottom. He's had threadworm before and as the symptoms were the same I assumed it was threadworm again (despite not seeing any worms or eggs). He had a dose of Ovex on Thursday night but woke up again last ni... | HI, The Ovex has Mebendazol-which acts by disturbing glucose absorption by the worms-so their energy source is depleted ,they get weak & die within few days & excreted through stools. Thus complete action of drug takes 4-5 days & the drug need not be repeated for itching in between. Actually recurrence is comm... | |
Q. What causes fluid in abdomen with back pain and low BP in a hepatitis B patient?
Hi doctor, My father is suffering from hepatitis B and currently his medication is going on. Medicines are: Entaliv 0.5 mg, Reheptin, Pantodac L, Livoluk 15 a day, Ulyses 300, Norflox 400, Lasilactone once a day, Lket trice a day. Also... | Hello. I can understand you must be very upset about your father's health. Form history and medication history, it seems he has liver cirrhosis. In other words it is called scarring of liver, shrunken liver, or chronic liver disease. Well the medications he is on, and recent history of tapping of abdominal water, sugge... | |
Suggest treatment for wound near rectum of a baby
My 4 month old son just got an abscess near his rectum. The Dr. squeezed the puss out and checking for MRSA. I m scared to death because I work in a hospital, and I have to sit in rooms with iso patients(mrsa in urine also). I don t want him to end up hospitalized, so ... | Hi... I suggest but you keep the area clean with antiseptic wipes and keep doing daily dressings in the area. If he turns out to be positive for MRSA, then he might require oral clindamycin. If negative then you need not worry about MRSA infection as the pus has already been evacuated out.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment for persistent cough even after taking medication
Hi,i have been suffering from cough for the past two weeks. Doctors indicated it could be a allergic bronchitis owing to changing weather conditions here. Finaly yesterday i took a decadri.. & derephyllene injection. i felt relieved yesterday but in t... | Hi thanks for asking question.Do your complete blood examination.If severe allergic condition present then your CBC will show eosinophilia.You are taking correct treatment regarding your allergic condition.If CBC show neutrophilia then antibiotic needed.As far as cough is concerned with control of allergy by antihistam... | |
Is OCD hereditary?
Hello, My boyfriend is 37 years old, he has OCD and stammers. He takes rivotril to reduce his anxiety as there is no medication that treats OCD directly. I'd like to know if you think his stammering is related to his condition (OCD) and if there is a medicine that can cure it. Also is this herediter... | Hi,OCD (Obsessive compulsive Disorder) is a condition where a person has repeated thoughts regarding anything and does various acts trying to stop the thoughts, e.g, washing repeatedly in response to thoughts about contamination. OCD is a treatable condition and there are various medication available to treat OCD. In a... | |
Q. Is it fine to repeat I-pill within a short interval to avoid pregnancy?
Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex on day 13 of my cycle and had an I-pill a day later. Again, I had sex in a gap of three days after the intake of tablet. I am really worried if I should take the pill again. This was a terrible mistake. Please h... | Hi. I am assuming that you have regular monthly periods. In that case, it is the time where you are going to ovulate. So, it is an unsafe period to have sex. And, if you have once unprotected sex and have taken I-pill (emergency contraceptive pill) once, then why to make mistake for the second time. Because, I-pill in ... | |
Skin burn on the left side of shaft after sex that has got bigger and not healed
After Sex the Other night, The Next Morning I noticed what appears to be like a Skin Burn on the Left side of the Shaft, It started or looked like a pimple and I had shaved a few days ago so i squeezed it, Now it has gotten a litte bigger... | Welcome to healthcare magic. It may be infection of hair follicle. Apply local antiseptic cream 2 times a day. If it doesn't respond consult physician for course of antibiotics. | |
What does hard lump on top of head indicate?
Last night I had a hard lump on top of my head near the swirl it was almost the length of my pinky finger and raised about 1/4 inch.....this morning it was gone .....now there is a small bump there and like a pinpointed pain too. Any idea what it could be or cause it? Pleas... | Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Lump due to perifolliculitis with cellulitis ,giving painful hard lump in formation,which overnight reduced down to bump with pin pointed pain too-suggesting the developing or maturing Furunculitis of the scalp hair.Second Opinion from Sur... | |
Do I need to take vaccination if the dog dies after scratching me?
i was bitten by a dog around a year back. i took all the 5 doses of verorab. 20 days back a pet dog non vaccinated scratched me on my hand & blood came out. i again took2 doses of rabipur (0 & 3). but after 15 days the dog died. idont know the reasons ... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you was bit by a fully vaccinated dog one year back for which you have taken all the shots of antirabies vaccine and once again you were scratched by a stray dog on your hand which led to bleeding from the site.According to WHO you were categorized into Re-Exposures and you should receive only t... | |
Treatment for pain and bruising in arm after fall?
hi I am 60 yrs old, and approx 10 days agao had a fall on my left arm. still very painful aand cannot lift upward mvements as brusing hair and stretching out, need assistance.. also black bruise on the uppr arm which is not painful at all.. still driving my auto car. ... | Hi..You had shoulder contution after the fall...It needs sometime to heal and get the movement back...since you are having brufen tab it should help you to relieve pain due to inflammation..In addition to your medication..I would like you toDo icing frequently to reduce muscle guarding and promote healing...Don't move ... | |
I have a past history of collagen vascular disease and leukopenia. Is swollen bulging eye and pain behind the ear a symptom of connective tissue disease and autoimmune thyroid ?
went to doctor with swollen eye and severe pain in March. Found I had an ear infectioni and strep (no symptoms with either)put on antibiotic.... | You should rule out: 1. An orbital pseudotumor which may be a part of Tolosa Hunt Syndrome. 2. Polyarteritis Nodosa. Some more details such as CT images, papilledema, visual disturbances, sudden weight loss will help. | |
Can a pneumonia shot raise your white blood cell count?
Last tuesday I had a flu shot and a neumonia shot. I am 68 and male. I had a very sore arm and felt bad the next day in which I had blood drawn for a test. The results showed a high white cell blood count as well as high ANC and AMC. Could these high readings be ... | Hello, * The pneumonia shot per se is not responsible for high WBC count, but as you are telling there are soreness and bad feeling at the injection site over arm, there are all possibilities that you have cellulitis or possible abscess formation at the injection site; which will recruit neutrophils at the site and cau... | |
How can abscessed teeth infection be treated?
I will end up dying from raging infection, stemming from abscessed teeth. Not to mention the unbearable pain and misery I've endured over the last 9 days. I have no insurance. No money. ( my husband is in stage 4 esaphageal cancer ) with 7 children, 3 at home. No car or op... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The abscess could be because of the tooth or gum infection.If it is gum or tooth infection You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can g... | |
Suggest treatment for high BP
I am on blood pressure meds for many years I am 66. Took my reading about an hour ago and it was 114/68/58I feel great just some pain on my left side back and arthritis that's what you get when your getting older and playedsports as a kid. YYYY@YYYY | hello,the blood pressure recordings are absolutely within the normal limits.i suggest you to get an xray done to see the stage of the arthritis.for pain relief tab voveron 50mg can be taken after food as and when you have unbearable pain.weight reduction and life style changes are advised.hot fomentation over the invol... | |
What to use to sooth 3 and a half year old s chicken pox?
Can I use Vaseline or a product called double base gel that contains isoprophyl myristate to help sooth my 3 and half year old daughter s chickenpox? Or do you have any other tips? We are using calamine lotion and giving her an antihistamine medicine. | Greetings. Calamine lotion is good enough. It has both soothing effect as well as antiseptic properties. Apply it 4-5 times daily. Feed him normally. Keep him indoor. If u were my patient i would have added syr zovirax, an antiviral which decrease the severity of the disease. | |
What causes foul smelling belly button with white color discharge in infants?
my 9 mos old son woke up this morning & I noticed a foul smelling odor coming from belly button. I tried to clean it, It does appear a little red & may have a little white colored discharge. I checked again this evening before bed, it still ... | At times, there can be discharge from the umbilicus though it is unusual. Foul smelling indicates infection which could be managed with topical antibiotic ointment or with systemic antibiotics given orally or intravenously. You have done a good thing by cleaning with peroxide. But I would insist visiting a surgeon to r... | |
Q. Please recommend a treatment to get rid of severe acne.
Hello doctor, For the last seven years, I have very hard round white balls type lesions on my skin. They spread and the area will not heal until the ball is extracted. It has ruined my face. I used to get regular acne whole of my life till about seven years ag... | Hi. Revert back with the details to a dermatologist online --> | |
Is the threading for excess facial hair the reason for my acne problem which is causing discoloration in that area ?
I have mild acne breakouts on my face but they cause discolouration in that particular area after getting healed which takes ages to clear up! I have sensitive skin so I dont want to overload my skin wi... | hi, Acne when not treated and allowed to resolve on its own will lead to pigmentation . So get it treated when it arises. Use benzoyl peroxide at night time. just apply dont rub . use a mild face cleanser containing cetyl alcohol with stearyl alcohol for cleansing. No threading doesnot lead to acne. anyways i would a... | |
Can MRI findings of microvascular ischemic disease cause dizziness and light headedness?
I had an MRI and along with other things they said I had Microvascular ischemic disease, and MS like symptoms and atrophy of the venticuler atrium hope this makes sense to you. I have been severely dizzy and light headed would t... | Dear microvascular ischemic isn't a disease.It is a radiological finding which need to be correlated with clinical findings.Anyway there is nothing to be worry because those MRI findings probably might be related to brain hypoperfusion due to chronic illness such as arterial hypertension or diabetes.You need to consult... | |
How will i conceive after stopping Depo shots?
Hi, I had the depo injection to prevent me from getting pregnant for around 1year. I stopped my depo when it ran out in Septemeber and i havnt had an injection since. I have no started regular periods and I am wanting a baby. after reading reviews online I know it can be ... | Hi, Thsnks for the query .I understand your concern. Depo contraceptive shots take 6-10 months to get regular menses. Please wait for 2 more months... you may resume normal periods automatically. Side by side you can get investigation like usg/ thyroid function test to exclude any other possible cause for ... | |
Is agalactiae streptococcus a contagious virus?
My doctor just called and said that the culture he took shows I have Agalactiae Streptoccus, where does this come from; He had given me a Z pack to treat my virus that has settled in my chest, will this Z pack clear my belly button also? Is this contagious to my family... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,First of all, Streptococcus agalactiae is a bacteria not a virus. This bacteria usually does not cause serious infections and is sensitive to many common antibiotics. Your doctor has correctly prescribed appropriate antibiotics to deal with your respiratory infection. If you have any other infection, ... |
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