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Is it safe to give Piriton along with Calpol for cold?
My daughter is nearly 6 months,has a nasty cold, I ve given her 2.5ml of calpol & 0.3ml of ranitidine for her reflex. Can I also give her some piriton as someone suggested it helps to dry up the snot? She s really struggling to sleep she s so bunged up. I have don... | Hi...Piriton is not licensed to be used at this age group. Do not use Piriton.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that t... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Treatment for internal bleeding in neck
Hey, I haven't been getting much exsersize lataly I've been sitting down to much in the same position watching tv and all the sudden my neck started to hurt and I put it off, but now it feels like its internaly bleeding and there's this weird fume like sensation in my lungs. Is ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more. URTI causes sore throat which is giving pain in the neck. It also causes cough and expectoration, this gives feeling of burning in the lungs. So... | |
Could the pain in throat with irritation be due to cancer?
Good day Dr, Ive had pain for a week in my throat, no whiteness (infection) just a lump thats very irritating and painful. Cannot swallow, sleep nor breathe well. Also facing a lot of uncontrollable anger at the moment. I am a smoker. Could this be cancer? I f... | Smokers are always at risk for throat cancer and a variety of other cancers. The symptoms that you have described are suspicious for cancer especially in the setting of your smoking habits. However, this is not definitive and it may just be a throat infection which you cannot see with naked eye. All you need to do is c... | |
Q. I have a sudden sore at the tip of my lips. What could it be?
Hi doctor, I have this sudden sore at the tip of my lips. I am wondering what could it be. I used to have frequent fat sacks, but this seems very different. I am attaching a close-up photo of it. Please advice. | Hi. I have gone through your complaint and have seen the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having herpes infection which is a viral infection. You should try taking a course of antiviral like tablet Acyclovir 400 mg thrice in a day for 5 days and apply a topical antibiotic li... | |
Suggest remedy to lower bp without causing water retention
I am 39yrs old, and my blood pressure has hovered around 150/105 (pulse 61-75) for the past 3 days. I was on 20mg of Benicar HTC, 4 months ago, but stopped taking it due to excessive water retention. My DR prescribed water pills that lower BP and bloating, but... | Hi ThereI have read the details provided by you which gives a clear idea that hypertension runs in your family. Also in general one of the strongest etiology for high blood pressure is genetics which is there in your case.Its good to hear that you have a strong will power and you are already on life style modification ... | |
Suggest treatment for pyogenic granuloma on the gum
I have a pyogenic granuloma on my gum its been there for about 3 years now. I have had 2 of them before with my pregnancies. They are told to be pregnancy tumors. But with this third one i had done had my tubes tied. But anyways here a few days ago, its gotten reall... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.As far as the pyogenic granuloma is concerned, it occurs commonly during pregnancy, but it can also occur secondary to deposits or any irritation.Regarding the blisters on the lip and reddish gums, it is because of the herpes virus infection resulting in herpetic gi... | |
Suggest treatment for scalp psoriasis
Hi Doctor , I am suffering Scalp psoriasis from one month, i wen t dermatologist and used medicines shampoo. but curing again its started small patches on my head. What should i do for this now? Where is the best treatment. Is there any treatment is there to solve permanently. Pls... | Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicPsoriasis can affect the scalp as well defined plaques with adherent, thick scaling. Unfortunately the disease can relapse after seemingly complete cure. The course of psoriasis is indeed marked by remissions and relapses and available treatment options can only induce the disease in... | |
What causes smaller than normal gall bladder?
I was also told that I have a smaller-than-normal gal bladder for my age, weight and height, after I had fasted and had an abdominal sonogram. The reason for getting it was due to severe pain in my abdomin, and various other issues. Do you know what caused this smaller-tha... | Hi welcome to the health care magic Small gall bladder can be from fibrosis secondary to chronic inflammation of gall bladder... Gall stone also can lead chronic inflammation and so small gall bladder Investigate with USG scan and let me know you your USG report for giving more comment If needed HIDA scan can be done f... | |
What could continuing pain while ejaculation despite antibiotics indicate?
Hi 2.5 weeks ago I had unprotected oral sex in which I both gave and recieved oral sex, no semen was swallowed all though there was some per-cum which I spat out. A few days later I noticed that I was having very mild pain whilst ejaculating an... | HelloThanks for query .Fever with chills and painful ejaculation after oral sex is strongly suggestive of acute Prostatitis .Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen... | |
What causes stiff neck, back pain and one sided numbness?
I have had multiple symptoms for about 2 months now. Started with stiff neck/kink (constant). Then threw my back out 2 times in 1.5 weeks time. Nausea came on with pain from back. Neck still hurting through all of that. Then, there is the numbness all along the... | I understand your symptoms. These symptoms mostly due cervical spine stiffness with spinal nerves compression. cervical spine x ray and CT should be done.Start with vitamin B12 injection once every 3 days and topical and oral non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs 3 times daily for 2 weeks. | |
What causes pain in chest while sleeping?
HI,i AM 27 YRS OLD WOMEN.From last two months after 4 or 5 hours sleeping at night,I feel a tremendous pain in my chest just bottom the rob,sometimes it goes also in back side.I feel it strong at the time of bed movement.I also feel right upper abdomen pain at the same time.I ... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Hepatomegaly with hepatitis? with Anemia with Neutrophilia.You seem to suffer from some i... | |
Chronic kidney disease. Suggested kidney transplant, dialysis. Precautions, pros and cons of transplant?
Hellow Sir, My father is a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient. His creatine serum is 10 and urea is 216. Doctors suggested us for Kidney Transplant or dialysis twice per week. I just wanted to know that what are the pr... | Let me start by saying that Kidney transplant is the best treatment available.Dialysis should at least be thrice a week.Kidney transplant in general is siccessful if all the precautions & drugs as prescribed are taken properly by the patient.Donor in majority of cases does not face anything serious after donating kidne... | |
Will osteochondromas cure completely?
hello there - I ve been diagnosed with multiple exotosis when I was three years old. I m 25 now,had 3 excisions so far and almost all of the osteochondromas i had once are not visible now.Now does that mean that they re gone or is it just the flesh that covered them.I can t feel t... | Hello, Osteochondroma is just bone growths with very little chances of recurrence. If we excised it they rarely came back at the same place. However, they can come at different places, so for now just forgot your worries and enjoy life as it is also not necessary to excise all growths until they cause any symptom. Hope... | |
Asthma severe pain in lower calves in morning and while resting. Cause?
Hi im Bri 19 female 168lbs, with no major medical problems ( asthma ) I woke up crying due too severe pain on a scale of 1-10, 10 in my both my lower calves, Idk how to describe the pain I just know I woke up in tears , of also just happens while ... | The pain in calf of both legs may be due to deep vein thrombosis. Do a USG Doppler of both legs of both arterial and venous system. Consult a vascular surgeon specialist. Always raise the legs. u need urgent consultation. | |
Pain in teeth since 1 month post filling, cetin 500 mg, rexidine mouthwash, Stolin gum.
hi doctor i am facing tooth pain problem fro last more than 1 month and that is not a hard pain it is light pain every time. i have filled my factured teeth which is front teeth upper site by a dentist , which was cracked around 15... | hi pain starting after getting filling done in a fractured tooth points toward pulpal tenderness due to filling of the teeth without taking care of the underlying pulp. it means your broken tooth injury was either involving pulp ( nerves ) or very near to it which have become tender now due to filling on it. but as you... | |
What causes elevated ALT and AST levels?
Hello Sir , my ALT is 173 and AST is 54. I don t drink at all and I don t smoke. I went for test no Hepatitis A,B and C. Wht could be the possible cause of this increase in ALT and AST. The pains is much on my lower rib . What medications do I need now | Hello,You are hepatitis A, B, C negative as per mentioned history. Rule out fatty liver by ultrasound abdomen scan. Your cholesterol levels also should be checked. If fatty liver not present, then viral infection history should be taken as a temporary viral infection also can lead to elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP)... | |
What causes bumps on the face and feet while suffering from fever?
Since Monday evening, my 9 year old son has been sick at the stomach with a fever - 101.4 at the highest, vomiting until Wednesday morning, diarrhea, and now I come home to see his feet and face has broken out with the bumps- some already burst. what i... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide ... | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain radiating to abdomen
hi I have been having a sharp pain in my back lower left side and it goes around to my abdominal area they have checked for kidney stones it either feels like a knife going thru my back especially while or after sleeping and with activity it goes around into t... | Hi thanks for asking question.Here according to history it seems to be stone in kidney or ureter...Stone pain can be reffered to back.USG and chest x ray needed for it....If stone not present and you have fever also rule out kidney infection like glomerulonephritis or pyelonephritis like condition.USG and urine examina... | |
What may be the cause of clicking sound in triceps?
hi, i have been working out for almost 8 months now,i lift heavy n do a lot of running, 5 months ago i was doing tricep extensions when suddenly i felt ssomething like peeling off the back of my tricep.i was in alittle pain for the next two or three days so i took a ... | Hello, It could be a muscle tear or foreign body. Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedies for high BP of 153/85
My friend, who has been diagnosed w/high blood pressure, has not been taking his meds regularly. Recently, after experiencing headaches and eating too much salt, he then started taking his meds. In taking his bp, the reading is 153/85. I feel he should go to the dr. now instead o... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.This is the borderline blood pressure and not an emergency to visit a doctor. However, his medicines need to be hiked and this may be done even by a general physician. So, you may visit the one. He should have a healthy lifesty... | |
Diagnosed with high sgpt level. How to reduce it soon?
My husband had to undergo medical examinations required for their job onboard...he was diagnosed to have 108 sgpt level the normal should be 80 what should be the best thing to do for him to reach the normal level required for the test?Despite the exercise and str... | Hello!Thank you for the query.Unfortunately it is impossible to make sgpt level normal in just 3 days. SGPT is a liver enzyme which gets elevated when some liver cells get damaged. And it takes about a month for liver cells to regenerate. So it takes at least a month to decrease SGPT level.To do that your husband shoul... | |
Should I take monistat-3 and hope reactions don t get worse or should I try the 7 day diflucan?
I have had UTI and put on Bactrim for 10 days. One week later, felt like another UTI. I suffered in silence and finally after 2 weeks, contacted my physician. Urinalysis - ok but culture showed e-coli. Put on macbid but got... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicSince you are likely experiencing an allergic reaction to the monistat, it would be best to discontinue it.Because you did not have a response to the diflucan your doctor may want to consider a swab to confirm the type of infections and possible resistance to medication.IF this is n... | |
Pain in pelvic area and hips, discharge, Done MRI. Have heavy periods, gained weight. What could this be?
Hi hope you can help, I have been experiencing a pain in my right hand side - pelvic and hip area for months and it is getting worse. I have a lot of discharge which is there all the time and pain seems to be wors... | Hi,the pain and discharges may be due to pelvic inflammation from genital infection . Heavy periods may some time due to hormonal changes or some uterine problems like fibroids .Endometriosis to be ruled out .A GYNECOLOGICAL CHECK UP WITH INTERNAL EXAMINATION WILL HELP IN REACHING A PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS .U S G examina... | |
Suggest treatment for pain under lower part of the ribs
Hi, I have a pain under the lower part of my left ribs, it started yesterday and felt like a knot at first and now it is just a pain not severe but constant. I am a female in good health 65 years old. I take Crestor each day an asterix each day plus a premerin ev... | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion we need to rule out cardiac cause first for your left sided chest pain, as you are old age plus taking antihypertensive drugs.So better to rule cardiac cause. Get done ECG. If this is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. I think you are having musculoskel... | |
Q. I get horrible intrusive thoughts. Is it due to anxiety and OCD or schizophrenia?
Hello doctor, I have been suffering from anxiety, panic disorder, and perhaps OCD as well (but I have not been diagnosed with that yet) since I was 11. However, I had been completely anxiety-free for about four or five years until thr... | Hi. Remember every problem has a solution you just need to try solving it and help is just a step away. Feel free to ask if you have any further queries. For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> | |
Q. I have some circular itchy bumps on my left buttock. Please suggest medication.
Hello doctor, I need help regarding with some circle bump appearing on my left buttocks, it is so very itchy and sore. I just bought antifungal cream and antifungal soap over the counter but I still want to know what really is this appe... | Hi. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from red-colored circular bumps on your left buttock which are very itchy and sore. According to the pictures that are provided here (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I think you are suffering from folliculitis. They... | |
What is the treatment for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation?
due to frequent masturbation for 5 to 6 years my penni becomes so weak and small sometimes there is a erection but for few seconds and after that it again come to his original soft and short position i am also sufering with weak erection and i c... | Hi, It can be due to stress, diabetes and hormonal imbalance. You can take antioxidants and zinc supplement basically. With that regular exercise and yoga can help you.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Can i stop taking medicine for seizures if i dont have the attack ?
hello i am 18yrs old now, i am having seizures attack since 11-11-2005 and after it ,every year and i am taking eptoin 400mg at night before going to sleep , last year i did nt attacked by it now what should i do ,Do i continue to take eptoin (seizure... | Hello and welcome to healthcare magic!! So you have been having seizure even while on medication until last year and have been seizure free since a year, then you should continue the medications atleast for another 2 years once you have been seizure free for 3 years continuously then the neurologist will get an EEG don... | |
When should meftal-P be given to a child having fever?
My son started a fever at around 1:00PM IST and it had reached 103.5. He was given Tylenol and Advil alternated every 3 hours. He was taken to a pediatrician in Trivandrum India who advised he be given Meftal P (Mefanamic Acid Suspension) instead of Ibuprofin. His... | Hi,There is no harm giving him Meftal-P medicine after 3 hours givinig Advil.Important is to give plenty of water and keep him well hydrated so that profuse perspiration will bring temperature to normal.Apply cold sponge on abdomen and forehead.Ok and take care. | |
Severe abdominal pain, operated for carcinoid tumors. Advice?
I had a hida scan it took almost 3 hours. During my scan what started with one tech evenutaully I had 3 people in there watching my scan. I have been having severe abdominal pain in my upper right quad. and the pain lasts for hours sometimes a whole day the... | Hello, kclarkie7114, You mention that you had two surgeries for removal of carcinoid tumors. If these were in the area near appendix and completely removed that would be a cure. However if the carcinoid has spread to other organs such as liver, you can have flushing etc. If the HIDA scan was mainly for the liver it mig... | |
What causes splinter hemorrhages and low white blood cell count?
Hello. I am a 39 year old male with a history of heart disease on both sides of my family. I have had an elctro-physiology study done. That was about 8 years ago. Over the past few months i have been seeing splinter hemorrrhages on my thumbnails and ... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Splinter hemorrhages in previous heart disease, strongly need to rule out infective endocarditis.2. However, looking at the associated low white cell count, do get a blood culture.3. Echocardiogram of the heart is also necessary ... | |
Have cough, cold sweats after esophagus, stomach cancer removed. Wear warm clothes. Suggestions?
I had a surgery 3-1-13 to remove cancer in my esophogus and upper stomach - which my stomach is now where me esophogus was - ther was only a few inches os esophogus not removed. I've had hod and cold sweats ever since. S... | Hi and welcome to HCM. I am not sure this is related to your surgery. cause can be any infection. Most common are respiratory and urogenital. SO do kindey ultrasounds and urine analysis. This is common cause of cold sweats and chills. Also you should change your dietary.AFter esophageal procedures your meals should be ... | |
Suggest treatment to conceive as Progynova and Cabgolin did not work
Hi,doctor I am 31 years old but I have no baby,I concerned with doctor and she found that I have hormonal disorder and pcos ,she prescribed me glyciphage 500,krimson 35,evecare for nine months but these medicines not effect on me,after nine month she... | Hello, there is no need to be depressed as all your medicines are good and will regulate your hormones straight. Don't be depressed as all will be fine soon just keep taking medicines as prescribedIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on | |
What causes pain in the upper thigh portion?
I suddenly developed a in the upper back portion of my thigh last night. I put Salon Pas on the area but the pain has not subsided. If I hang my leg over the edge of the bed this helps somewhat. I m sitting on th edge of the bed right now but can still feel the pain. | Hello, As the pain is in the upper portion of the thigh, I suspect it to be a nerve root entrapment in the lumbar spine. Doing hot water fermentation will soothe the muscles and reduce the pain radiation. Doing McKenzie maneuver will help reduce the pain in the thigh and centralise it in the lower back. You can check o... | |
Had lumpectomy, removed non estrogen cancer. Cancer cells were not in lymph nodes. Suggest treatment?
I recently had a lumpectomy. The Physician told me I had a 1.2 cm mass removed that was non-estrogen cancer. I am to see the Oncologist next. The cancer cells were not in my lymph nodes. I understand that I have to ge... | Hi welcome to health care magic forum.Generally,any breast carcinoma is treated aggresively even if there is no sign of lymph node involvement. chempth may be unpleasant but i am sure that you want to reduce risk of recurence as much as you can. so just be patient and go through all this.you will feel better after you ... | |
Suggest solution for pain in legs
hi my son had strep throat a few weeks ago,and the doctor prescriped him amoxociolin and a few days later he brock out in hives all over his body.he said it cause hes asllergic to the antiboitics or it could be from the strep thraot,now hes complaining of leg pains,having a hard time ... | Dear patient this may be due to rheumatic fever post streptococcal sore throat. In this condition which occurs only in children initially there is sore throat followed by which there is joint involvement with inflammation and sometimes heart involvement. This needs to be addressed immediately by paediatrician. Treatme... | |
Q. For gallstone problem, should I get my gallbladder removed?
Hi doctor, I have aches on the right side of the upper and lower abdomen as well as in the back that is below my shoulder blade. These aches have got worse over time in the past seven months. My doctor informed me that I have gallstones and that is the cau... | Hello. I had gone through all the details posted. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest treatment for penile infection
I am having penis fore skin infection for the past 10 days. I consulted skin specialist last week. He prescribed Flocos tablet and candiderma cream. Intially, I found the syptoms subsided but again increased for the past two days. Even the candiderma cream is turning out to be st... | Hello,Thank you for querry.if the penis in not cleaned properly a smegma formation occur in between forskin and glans,which is infected and give rise to lot of diseases.local creams such cndiderm are effective but if recurrence rate is high the permanant cure is cirumcision.cirumcision prevent a lot of diseases along w... | |
How to treat swelling in leg at 33 weeks of pregnancy?
I m 33 weeks pregnant and up until a few weeks ago my resting heart rate was in the 70 range. Now it s regularly 110-115. I m also having swelling in my left leg and it s achey from the thigh down. I see my OB today, but I was just wondering. | Hallow Dear,Swelling during pregnancy can be due to following common conditions:1. High blood pressure (may be essential or pregnancy induced) 2. Urinary infection: The swelling is usually found on the face first, more in the morning. May be associated with burning urination3. Anemia: Pallor is noticeable. Usually and ... | |
What is the best treatment to get pregnant?
Hi, For the past 3 days, I have been having a brownish discharge. It isnt much, I have been wearing a liner and it isnt really noticeable... My husband and I have been tested for STDs. My last period was 24th October. I have only been getting my period regular for the past 5... | if you take my opinion then first go for a simple urine pregnancy test and then you can confirm your pregnancy by an ultrasound | |
Suggest remedy for lumps due to heat
I used a sunbed yesterday for 4 minutes (im not a regular user) and have a dark brown freckle/mole (not raised) on my right thigh, since ive been on the bed it has become raised and itchy and i also have what looks like a heat lump next to it ....is this ok? | Thanks for your question on HCM. By your history and description, you are mostly having heat burns of skin. It is due to inflammation in skin caused by excess heat application. This is normal tissue reaction. You need to do following things. 1. Wear only cotton clothes. 2. Avoid friction in that part. 3. Apply calamine... | |
Had broken molar filled. Have pain in mandible, ear pain. Should I go for extraction?
Hi I had a broken molar (7) drilled and filled right side 5 days ago. I now have pain down mandible, (intermittent) on 2nd premolar-in ear like earache and up right side of face to top of head-not throbbing but intermittent and self ... | A thing to keep in mind is that it is quite common to feel a little bit of pain after a filling has been done. Your teeth and the surrounding region might be sensitive to the material that has been used for the filling and the trauma that it has undergone. Give it time to heal and the filling will settle down.If the to... | |
Q. I lost my hearing capacity due to meningitis. Should I consult a rheumatologist?
Hello doctor, I had meningitis fever when I was 7 years old because of which my hearing capacity was lost. I use hearing aids and I can hear from hearing aid, but it is hard to listen. One of the doctors said that I have bones issues, ... | Hello. The main problem with meningitis is that it is an infection which causes irreversible damage. As far as knowledge goes, there are not many cases who benefitted with the hearing. The cochlea is the hearing organ of the human body. It has three partitions filled with fluid. When hearing loss is caused by meningiti... | |
What are the causes for dark purplish bruise with little pain in my armpit?
50 yr old white male, with dark purplish bruise on inside of left arm near armpit, has a white center thats sighltly firm (entire brise is size of 50 cent piece, pear shaped and painless...didn't know it was there till wife noticed it. Now th... | HelloI share your concern.Looking at your description it might be related to enlarged lymph node, axillary abscess, sebaceous cyst or local hematoma.If possible please upload me a photograph and provide more information likeIf you are taking any medicine?Is there any history of discharge?relevant medical history.I woul... | |
Should I take an emergency contraceptive pill along with Diane 35?
hye ....i am on a treatment for pcod and i hv been taking Diane 35(CYPROTERONE ACETATE AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL TAB) its my 15th day of my musttrual cycle.. and yesterday i had intercourse without using any protection.. do u think i should go for an emerge... | Hi,Your doctor must have prescribed Diane to treat acne and hirsutism associated with PCOD. Diane contains ingredients similar in action to hormonal birth control pill. Cyproterone acetate contained in it is a progesterone derivative and ethinylestradiol present in it is a synthetic estrogen. So this tablet is also... | |
Suggest treatment for high BP post Xanax withdrawal
Blood pressure is 190 over 105. I was taken off Xanax a few weeks ago, was taking it at night to go to bed for the past five years. Went to emergency room last week. Ekg and bloodwork came back normal. Filled with anxiety. I have been in touch with my GP. He only say... | Hi welcome to HCm Dear , high BP, post Xanax withdrawal is a is no doubt , a matter of concern . Five years is quite long time for habit formng . It is not medically advised to just stop taking this medication without having slowly tapered down the lighter dose ,over an extended period of time .Gradual Reduction is B... | |
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 ... | |
What causes vomiting and loose stools in a child after taking Gaviscon?
2 week old baby irritable most of the day since birth. Thought she had reflux but the prescribed gaviscon infant has done nothing. She has been vomiting what I can only describe as curdled milk. Lots of runny stools. Do you think it might be an al... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indica... | |
Q. Will lower doses of Lamictal and Effexor help in overcoming Cymbalta induced hypermania?
Hello doctor, I recently was on Cymbalta minimum dose but did not feel better. I felt worse and was told to up the dose then I took 120 mg, still felt bad. So I abruptly stopped this and it triggered discontinue syndrome and hy... | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the history of mania (even if it is drug-induced), it is not advisable to start Effexor alone in my opinion. So, I would suggest you discuss with your treating psychiatrist regarding starting Seroquel regularly as it also acts on depressive symptoms, or starting low dose Eff... | |
Should morphine and radiation be continued for buccal mucosa carcinoma and bone marrow cancer?
Hello, My Aunt has been diagnosed with buccal mucosa carcinoma 6 months ago. she got operated and completed couple of sessions of radiation. post which full body MRI scan revealed that the Stage 4 cancer had spread in the bo... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say but terminal stage malignancy has no cure. Not even by alternative medicine s.So better not to follow these things.Since you are saying that your aunt is barely conscious for only 1-2 minutes and remains unconscious throughout th... | |
What causes rapid heart beat?
Hi, may Ib aneswear yoturs he alth oquuetri es orfigh tmy now ? Pleae tye your query here...my heart beats out of my chest everynow and then but it's been happening pretty frequently it lasted less than a minute but I pause and I get scared when it does | Hi ThereIts advisable that you should consult a cardiologist personally and get yourself evaluated properly with general examination, basic blood tests and an EKG. If it turns out be just a SINUS TACHYCARDIA you can discuss your options regarding starting you on a low DOSE BETA BLOCKERS.If your blood reports shows low ... | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the legs & lower back
I m 61, my lower back and legs are extremely painful at time. My primary doctor has considered me a cronic pain patient. My Rhematoligist has been given me Norco to assist with the pain. I have had an apertural in he past with no success. Where shall i go from here w... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you As your age is 61, you may possibly have some degenerative changes in the spine leading to such symptoms of pain and aches.I will advice you to undergo an MRI of lumbar spine to understand the soft tissue status.Treatment:Physical therapy has been successfull in my cl... | |
Is irregular heartbeats, long and steady ache in left side with hoarseness while having leaking mitral valve serious?
On Wednesday, I was told I have a leaking mitral valve, but I don't know the extent of the damage yet. I've been experiencing irregular heartbeats, a long and steady ache in my left side, and hoarsenes... | irregular heartbeats is the matter for concern. should visit the cardiologist where your cardiac catherization is planned and get the EKG with electrolytes done. because irregular heart beats with left sided pain suggests less blood supply to your heart with valve leak. may require coronary angiography too. | |
What causes difficulty in conceiving a baby?
Dear Doctor, i was not able to conceive since past 1 yr. i am 30 yr old female and while on follicular monitoring i was encountered with follicle of 14 mm and endometrial polyp. was on next cylcle given metformin and leroz but again follicle size was of 14mm. doc asked to g... | Hello,I have gone through the query and understood your concern. Firstly, let me express my appreciation for the grace with which you have accepted facts. In the current scenario, endometrium is not congenial for launching of a fertilized ovum. Also, you seem to have the difficulty of ovulation as evidenced by the fail... | |
What causes sudden lightheadedness and high heart rate?
60 yr female, history of grave's disease, off medication for 8 yrs. While at work felt light headed and on taking b.p. heart rate up to 194 per min. This did not go down, had to go to hospital and after medication rate went to normal. What apart from thyroid, cou... | Dear Mrs,People with grave's disease are tend to develop some arrhythmias.If they are very fast, as in your case, it can cause lightheadedness and low blood pressure.Just don't panic, in majority of cases, arrhythmias may be controlled with medications. See your doctor to do another ECG, 24 hour ambulatory ECG and to p... | |
What causes heart palpitations post angioplasty?
I had angioplasty 8 months one of my artery blocked 100% . Now I am working in dubai some time I feel heart palpitation my heart skip beat and my heart beat increased I am very scary about this kindly advise is heart palpitation is serious health issue. | You may have the palpitations even without the heart disease but in your case these may be due to the heart disease that you have I hope you are not overweight and you do not smoke if an artery is completely blocked it usually does not cause any problems also keeping good habits like doing regular exercise eating good ... | |
Q. How common is it for a 21 year old to have vaginal cancer?
Hi doctor, I have gotten my HPV shot. I do not smoke. I am a virgin and practice good genital hygiene. But, my vaginal area is very sensitive to soap, and it feels a little bumpy. But, I am not showing any signs of vaginal cancer like pelvic pain or unusual... | Hi. Please do not think of such rare conditions for small symptoms. May I give you a few information about cancer of the vagina. Basically cancer or dysplasia has a genetic background. In the case of a few cancers like cervical and vaginal cancers, it is due to HPV infections (human papilloma virus). Also, in oral or l... | |
Feeling shortness of breath after having a quadruple bypass surgery
My 71 year old brother had quadruple bypass surgery about three weeks ago and has his first visit to the cardiologist tomorrow. My brother still has shortness of breath and is on oxygen, he is sleeping in a chair in the rehab afraid to lie in bed bec... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your brother's situation and problem. Breathlessness on lying down is not a good sign after bypass surgery. This suggests heart failure due to poor pumping of heart. So he should ask for 2d echo to to determine heart function. About treatment, diuretics an... | |
Suffering from indigestion with watery stool
Hi, I have been having problem with digesting anything for the last 3 days. Anythign i eat , goes out of my system in form of a watery stool. I also had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago but never had any problem like this before. Please advise. | Hello Welcome to healthcare magic.You must have had Gastroenteritis.Get your stool for routine tests and culture as well. Start some probiotics(lactobacillus).Can wait for the culture report to start with antibiotics. Else can start with Ofloxacin 200mg twice daily.But preferably, wait for culture report,it could be of... | |
Suggest treatment for severe abdominal pains in kid
My 10 year old daughter has been experiencing severe abdominal pain when hungry for 2 days. She has no other issues-no vomitting, diarrhea, or constipation. She bends over in pain and then it gets better after eating. The pain is not waking her up at night | Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.I feel that her abdomen to be examined clinically apart from any investigations like an ultrasound, a CBC , a stool test for ova and cyst and a urine routine test to reach at a conclusion. Further management would depend on the reports of the investigations.I hope ... | |
Suggest treatment for severe shoulder pain
I have a 18 year old son who plays high level basketball and wants to play in college. Last year as a junior he was the quarterback on the football team and hurt his shoulder. It is painful for him so in April 2015 had an Mri done. Went to 2 specialist and received 2 diff con... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe leg pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bursitis , tendinitis , bone spurs , torn cartilage , torn rotator cuff , pinched nerves or spinal cord injury . I would suggest you to give your shoulder ... | |
Suggest treatment for bleeding gums
I am having the problem of bleeding gums when i wake up in morning i always see spots of blood in saliva on my pillow. I am undergoing the orthodontic treatment that may be the cause but it was my problem since long ago.What should i do to get rid of gangivitis and bleeding gums . | Hello,I can understand your concern. Orthodontic treatment undergoing patients usually are not able to clean the margin where the teeth meet gums and this leads to accumulation of plaque and debris leading to gingivitis and bleeding gums as you suggested.I would advise you to use specialized toothbrush that are made fo... | |
Need medication for cold ,fever and high BP
hello my 14 year old son is sick with cold gave him allergy meds generic Claritin, delsym dm and nasal spray for stuffy nose, cold symptoms and he has pink eye blood pressure is high 157/98 pulse 124 does medshave effect on the blood pressure and strong family history of hyp... | Hi,Looking to the history having this much high blood pressure and pulse requires evaluation of your son.Medicines you are giving may not such effects.Consult Cardiologist and get examined and necessary investigations done.Ok and take care. | |
What does 1.4 nuchal fold and a nasal bone suggest from the test?
Hello: I am 38 years old and will be 38 at my baby s birth. My Nuchal Translucency was excellent in that the baby only had 1.4 nuchal fold and a nasal bone was identified. However, the blood test that goes along with this test was not as good and althou... | Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.I conclude that probably you are asking whether to go for the triple screen test.All screening tests are done to come to a probable doagnosis. And only 1 or 2 tests cannot do this job, so we need sometimes more tests to be on sure side. So with that I mean its adviable to do th... | |
What causes deep pain in middle finger?
I feel a deep pain in my middle finger once in a while by the side of my finger.it usually occurs when i carry something with that hand but when i deliberately press the finger it doesnt occur. secondly i feel some rapid worm movement in my anus and leg sometimes. | Hi, With the description you have provided, It is not possible to arrive at any possible diagnosis. Please put your question in details. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes a pinkish blood streaked clear discharge during menstruation?
I always have regular periods & am not using birth control. This month I had no sign of period on due date. Then I had pinkish blood streaked clear discharge. This was intermittent for few days and now very light bleed that hardly needs any prot... | Hallow Dear,Just a pinkish streak without considerable bleeding may be considered as missed period. The usual urine pregnancy tests are reliable after about a week of missed period, earlier they may give false negative results. However, Beta hCG tests are very specific and sensitive and may give reliable results within... | |
What are the effects of removing screws from fracture site?
2 years ago I had a car accident which resulted in a open fracture of my left tib/fib. The tibia was plated from the ankle bone up to mid shin. There appear to be 4 screws. The top screw in the shin (or the top of the plate?) has begun hurting with almost eve... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.Screws and other ostosynthesis materials are routinely removed after there is no purpose for it in our bones. it means that bone has healed and these materials dont cause stability anymore. for prevention of possible infection,it is recommend taht it is removed 6m-2 years aft... | |
What causes a constant and dull head pain?
I have had a dull, constant pain in the back of my head, on the right side just above my neck. It is sensitive to the touch and feels like I hit my head at some point but I didn t. I ve had this for a couple of months. Should I be concerned? Should I see my dr.? I m 41, 5 7 ,... | Hi, Read your complaints. dull constant pain in the head can be due to various reasons. first of all try to focus on your posture. when you are at work try to maintain an erect posture.even while sleeping you should try to sleep straight using a low lying pillow. have a good sleep - 7-8 hours and be relaxed. do some mi... | |
Can I get pregnant without an actual penetration?
? ok so i had sex two days ago and i was getting back shots and he pulled out and said some got in there but he didnt cum he wiped off his penis and we finished he pulled out before he came then a few seconds later something was dripping down my leg is there a chance i... | Hi,Without actual deposit of semen in the vagina, pregnancy is unlikely. If you are referring to anal sex, then rest assured, pregnancy is unlikely. | |
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 ... | |
Suggest treatment for eye infection in infants
My 18 month old appears to have an eye infection in his left eye and a fever of 103. What can I do for him? I ve given him tylenol for the fever and will be giving him ibuprophen alternately (he is teething-3 molars at once) but I don t know how to treat the eye infection... | Dear Parent,The symptoms suggest that your child may be having a viral/ bacterial infection and needs to be seen by a pediatrician for the diagnosis and to know if antibiotics would be needed. In the meantime you can use general hygiene measures like clean his bedding, use a separate towel for the infected eye, wipe of... | |
What causes painful lump in neck?
i am 31 years old n 5 foot 8 inches , 168lbs , i have a lump on my neck , around the front right next to my adam s apple , that seems to have formed overnight (at least i didn t feel it yesterday ) it kind of hurts , as if my skin is stretched , i have tried squeezing it and after muc... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Cause of painful lump in neck-In your case the cause of the lump,which formed overnight-mostly is the thyroid cyst? or the Epidermoid lump -which are congenital hamartomas , with sebaceous cyst like oily substance from i... | |
What causes difficulty in getting pregnant?
I already have two boys of my own and he doesn t have any kids I been trying to have one for him for the past 9 months I don t know if it could be me or him with both of us have some health problem going on so I don t know if that can be on reason for it so can you please he... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would recommend that your husband gets a semen analysis to detect any possible male factor of your infertility problem.. If the semen analysis is normal then you need a day 3 estrogen and fsh blood test together with a pelv... | |
What is the prognosis post stent replacement?
I guess I m just curious about the average amount of time before a patient passes once morphism e drip is initiated. She was given 3 months to live two weeks ago but has not responded to her cardiac meds after she just had a HAnwith stent placement. Grandma even tried comm... | normally stent mostly block in3-4yr and if blocked also she may live with that Block's for some time also with out any intervention. after blockage of arteries if they are severe bypass surgery can be done | |
Veins showing on stomach. Is this normal ?
Hi, I am 26 years old, 152cm hight, 64kg weight. I have been trying to conceive for last 3 months.... Past 2days I ve suddenly noticed thick nerves seen out of my abdominal stomach...I ve normal skin color (not fair) have not been lifting weights or working out recently. I m ... | hi it may possible to find prominent vein over body it is normal and u must not worry about it if there are multiple vein over same area then liver problem is there if u feel pain or other abdominal symptoms then better to consult doctor | |
What causes purple discoloration on finger tip?
hi, i have two fingers on my left hand my ring and pinky my pinky is worse they are cold n tip of my pinky is on the purplish side. i didnt do any thing to them that i know but feel like i froze them in the snow kinda like that and also hurt when i put them under hot run... | Hello,I have studied your case and I think that you might be having either a frost bite or a Raynaud's phenomena. In both condition exposure to cold causes bluishness of fingers and difficulty in movements.I would recommend you to show it to orthopaedic surgeon for confirmation. Treatment is gradual warm fomentation o... | |
Q. Can I combine 7. 5 mg of regular Paxil with Paxil CR for about a week or month?
Hello doctor, I have been on Paxil CR 37.5 mg for 16 years. After a recent depression or OCD episode that occurred around my period, I saw a psychiatrist to see if I needed to bump up my dosage or change medicines. She prescribed me 7.5... | Hi. It is safe to take the additional 7.5 mg of Paxil or Brisdelle along with 37.5 mg of Paxil CR, as you rightly mentioned that both are same medicines. The increase dose of Paxil or Brisdelle for short time is for managing your hot flashes, and it is just like that the dose of Paxil are increased to manage your sympt... | |
What causes abdominal pain after masturbation?
Helo doctor,i do masturbate with water since i was really small and now m addicted to it,but m having likoria problem too.from three years after i masturbate i feel slight abdomenal pain.I don't kbow wheather it is due to likoria or mastubating with water....please help m... | Consult your physician to rule out infection of the genitals, you need to take treatment for leukoria as well. Keep you private parts dry and clean .......tc care | |
What is the treatment for mild abdominal pain?
Hi, I am passing predominantly froth when I use the toilet. I have a mild abdominal pain, which intensifies when I try to use the toilet. The stools is small, but there is a lot of creamy coloured froth. I'm 30 yr old male, no previous medical history of note. Any advice? | Hi.Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood your problems.You have small stools with creamy colored froth. You also have mild pain in abdomen. The pain intensifies when you try at the toilet. Such an history is seen in patients suffering from Colitis. This may be more due to amoebic colitis as it gives m... | |
What are the side effects of creatine?
Sir I m in 23 Old, I Am Doing GYM Nowadays. Sir I Am Planning To Take Creatine As A Supplement For Bodybuilding, Is There Any Side effects Of Prolonged Use Of Creatine. Or Is There Any Other Supplement Which Can Give Me Better And Faster Results Than Creatine? Please Help | Hello, Creatine is not recommended by most of the physicians as it can cause serious adverse like renal dysfunction and infertility. Rapid result is not anticipated and products which give faster results must have adverse effects as well. You can try good quality protein supplements without steroid contents for best re... | |
What is the constant abdominal pain?
Hi, I have had abdominal cramps, like period pains, for 3 days now. My abdomen is painful when I walk, cough, sneeze or do any sudden movements. When I have to go to the loo, it hurts to bear down and empty my bladder, and my abdomen is painful when I empty my bowels. I have no ... | HIWell come to HCMThis is may not be due to any infection of bladder but this could be colicky abdominal pain some time does not have any specific reason behind this, just wait for some time this would come around, if this does not then you can have the following medicines 1) Tab Dicyclomine with Acetaminophen three ti... | |
Irregular period, painful, had bleeding, tested for abdominal diseases. Is it cancer?
Hi I'm a woman 35 years age, I'm 5 2" and my weight is 46kg. I've always been thin. Recently I've been getting sharp pains when I wake up and eat my breakfast. It's irregular but now frequent. Today I had a gush of small amount of bl... | Hi, You have mentioned about sharp pain but the site of pain is not mentioned. Anyway abdominal pain should be carefully investigated. Bleeding after the end of period should also be investigated. Nothing to worry about cancer right now because there are lot of of other causes. You should be examined by a gynaecologis... | |
Suggest treatment for radiating chest pain with low heart rate
Hi lately I ve been having stabbing pains in my lower left ribcage, and the next day it moved to my right side chest. And as the day goes by it jumps around my body from shoulder to neck, throat, and down to my lower body,(right side stomach to gluteus max... | Hello, Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart. Your heart rate seems to be within the normal ranges. Is the pain triggered by body movements or deep breathing? This would indicate a possible musculo-skeletal pain. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the poss... | |
Are Ubiphene and Addyzoa given for low sperm count?
Hi My husband is 28 years old. He has low sperm count problem. His count now is 21 millions. The doctor prescribes us to eat q-gold tablet and testovitforte. Another doctor prescribes ubiphene and adizoa.I need which is the best tablet from the above mentioned we hav... | Hi Wecome to HCM, Your husband sperm count is with in fertile range according to new WHO standards. Hope his motility also with in normal range. I recommend Q- gold, and Ubiphene. Please take Q-gold Twice daily. Ubiphene 25 mg Night for 25 days in a Month for 3 months. Taking Adizoa and Testovitforte also not harm. | |
Unable to get pregnant, advised Fertomid, Thyrore, Dera. Any side effects ?
I am 23 year old from delhi, I get married last year, now from last 6 months we r planning to have a baby, but unable to get pregnant . My hus and me consult with doc they advise us to do some test which was done successfully. Test report was ... | Hi,You have been given pyridoxine, thyroxine and clomiphene. I should say that the prescription of ovulation induction should be done once all the standard investigations are done and ovulation needs to be induced. Empirical treatment, for six months of failed trial is not justified. Thyroxine is given to supplement if... | |
Rubbed penis on vagina during foreplay, penis tip wet. Any chances of getting pregnant?
Hi sir ,,me and my gf ,,were doing foreplayb,,and suddenly I rub my penis to my gf vagina ,,,keep rubbing to vagina ,,but I didn t ejucate on vagina ,,but my penis tip was little bit wet but didn t ejucate ,,, is there any changes ... | Hello,In above sexual activity, chance of pregnancy is extremely RARE or NIL as there was NO proper intercourse or ejaculation. Just rubbing can't make her pregnant.Pregnancy is possible only if unprotected sexual intercourse is done with ejaculation around ovulation time in regular period. Therefore, you have nothing ... | |
What causes tightening pain in mid spine postpartum?
I get these tightening pains (reminiscent of active labor) the start about mid-spine and often feel like they wrap around my rib cage. It s like a giant vice is constricting all my muscles around my ribs/back. I get them sporadically, sometimes not for weeks and som... | hiThank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.as you have pain which is like tingling pain and stiffness of muscles, I will advice you to undergo the physical therapy as it is totally non invasive and also by therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy your pain a... | |
Q. Please suggest medication for red patches in the bottom of the foot.
Hi doctor, My mother is 57 years old. She has red patches and dark spots in the bottom of the foot. It itches most of the time. Many doctors we have consulted, but no positive result from their treatment. Please suggest the best medication. | Hi. Revert back with the details to a dermatologist online --> | |
Had Spinal fusion of L4-5, lumpectomy for stage 2b ductile breast cancer, chemo. Blood work shows low VitD. Should I worry ?
4 months ago I had a spinal fusion of L4-5 including bone grafts. In 2007 I was diagnosed with stage 2b ductile breast cancer. I've had a lumptecomy, lymph nodes removed, chemo & radiation, a... | HI Thank for asking to HCM,, No it does not affects to any of your body system even if you had breast surgery for 'CA' just do not be panic, Vit.D is little complex element, having certain controversies, and it turns low among the female nowadays, with the changing of life style and diet, but it does not cause any harm... | |
How can severe backache be treated?
I have been prescribed Norco 7.5/325 for a few years. I have numerous back pain issues and this dosage does not help my pain. I m embarrassed and feel guilty for asking my pain management staff to increase my dosage as they didn t want to increase it from the 5 mg. As a pain patient... | hi sir/madam,Let me advice you for your problem.Low back ache may be a pre-monitory (prodromal) symptom in fistula in ano, sciatica, gouty arthritis, hernia, emaciation disorder etc. Pain is confined to lower part of the spine (back bone) especially lumbar region or lumbo-sacral area (rarely sacro-iliac region also). I... | |
What are the side effects of cortisone injection?
My doctor gave me a cortisone injection for bursitis in my hip. The next morning I had blood drawn for liver enzyme tests,AST and ALT, along with T3, Free, Free T4, and TSH tests. Would the cortisone injection alter the test results for any of these tests? | Hi.I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Cortisone injections has side effects like - skin thinning, loss of color , facial flushing- insomnia, moodiness- high blood sugar. - Damaged tendon, cartilage & bone- Infection & painfu joints. Also higher doses & chronic usage of steroids can reduce t... | |
Should the birth control pill be taken again?
Hi, So I have a really strange question haha. So like 2 mins after I took my birth control I burped and regurgitated and something yellow came up so I spit it into the sink and washed it down, after I thought about it I realized it was most likely my birth control pill a l... | Hallow Dear, You have a logical valid issue. If you have regurgitated the pill, or even if there is a suspicion of its throwing out within 30 minutes of ingestion, you should repeat the pill. You have regurgitated it within two minutes. So you should repeat the pill. Even though the pill is not thrown out, one additio... | |
What causes sudden drop in BP with low heart rate?
being easter i cannot reach my gp.... however last evening i had sudden drop in BP with low heart rate. nitro lingual seemed to ease it a lot but after being fairly normal this morning it has occured again even with a trans dermal 50 on diastolic dropped to below 60 w... | Nitroglycerin itself is the reason of your blood pressure fall, as it will dilate your arteries your diastolic blood pressure falls, avoid it if there is no chest heaviness Or exertional breathlessness. However I will suggest you to get an ekg done particularly when your when your heart rate is on lover side. Likew... | |
Can a girl get pregnant with non penetrative sex?
we had sex like wearing undergarments..we have not opend the cloths...just rubbed on vegina over her panties... not actual touching but both of us became wet near area we are rubbing by having orgasm.. then still rubbing my penis on her vegina..next day morning we repe... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Very less likely she may be pregnant but if there was any spillage of semen and sperm migration with her being in her fertile period there may be a chance. She may become pregnant but it is very unlikely with less than 1% ch... | |
Is detection of Heroin in the system possible during pregnancy?
Hi I m 35 weeks n 5 days pregnant and i have been on heroin my whole pregnancy today is my first day clean will they find out when i have my baby even if i was prescribed 5-325 hydrocodone in the end of October im also guna start Subutex as soon as my 24 ... | Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all do not panic.I would like to congratulate you for getting yourself treated with deaddiction medications. Your concern about detection of heroin in urine and subsequent consequences about baby's care taking ... | |
Should sexual life be avoided for the lumbar spine stenosis?
Dear sir, I am 58 yeras old,weight 95kg; height 1.65m, Type 2 diabetic patient since 15 years, but under control. I am having lumbar spine stenosis at three levels, by doing special exercises I don t have back pain but my doctor advised me not to have interc... | Hi, Well if your power of will to find a solution then with personalized therapeutic plan under close medical monitoring you should be able to overcome the issue. This won't be easy. This requires long detailed therapeutic plan to help. I will gladly give a short glimpse of such a plan. Feel free to contact me for deta... | |
What can cause swelling and burning sensation in the foot?
i have a swollen foot that is hot and too painful to walk on. the problem is i didnt hurt it in an accident nor was i stung or cut. I do have brittle diabetes tho and its really serious. What in the world could i have done and should i go to my doctor? | Hi, You are having signs of infection most probably cellulitis. In diabetic patients due to peripheral neuropathy sensations are decreased and minor injury might go unnoticed. They are more prone to infection. Visit to physician is highly recommended. Antibiotics and control of diabetes is usual treatment. Hope I have ... | |
What causes heart strong heartbeats after taking Solpadol?
i have taken 2 solpadol and im on antibiotics for urine infection,i took the 2 solpadol 4hours ago with an antibiotic and im not having heart pulptations my heart beat is realy strong and fast and im having shortness of breath,should i go up the hospital? | Hello,Palpitations, feeling the heart beating strong, can happen with Solpadol use. Other drugs and medical conditions may cause palpitations as well. So, if you get the palpitations frequently or you develop any chest pain or shortness of breath with the palpitations it is best to see your doctor to have your heart an... |
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