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What could cause pricking sensation under the sole of foot with feeling of something round inside? Hi, I have a prick sensation under the sole of my foot. It feels like a needle poking under the skin whenever I press that particular area. I don't remember stepping onto anything sharp but there is something round insid...
This is called a calcareous spear , you can do ultrasound ( at a physical therapist)also i recommend an x ray first to confirmGood Luck
Blood report shows leukopenia. What to do? blood report shows: 1. wbc 2.8 2. rbc 3.8 3. platelet 140 4.hemoglobin: 11.4 gm/dil 5. HCT 36 6.MCV: 95 7.MCH: 30 8.RDW: 13.6 9.poly morphs 55 10. Lymphocytes: 33 11.Eosinophills: 2 12. Basophils:0 pbs study report 1. leukopenia with normal morphology seen 2.red cells are nor...
Hi, Welcome to HCM, Nothing to worry, in few conditions like viral infection, typhoid, dengue there might be leucopenia. Consult your doctor and tell about your problem like fever, cold cough. Repeat blood test after 2 days to know the platelet count. Ok and bye.
What causes severe pain in the hand and fingers? I am experiencing severe pain in my right hand and fingers. it is very red and on top of my hand it is very swollen. There is a pain that sorta feels like a throbbing vein burning under the skin in the bend of leg, under right arm and down right arm in too the hand Now ...
Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Probably it can be a sign of arthritis. As of now, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Q. I am getting periods once in three months. Will it affect my fertility? Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old female. I am not getting my periods regularly and they occur once every three months and sometimes even six months. I did not have sex ever still I am not getting my periods. I started getting my periods in my eigh...
Hi. Do not worry, this is all normal. Now you are in a period of adolescence. Your hormonal levels are not fully mature. By around 20-21 years of age, you will have regular periods. In a normal cycle, you should ovulate around the 14-15th day of periods. Always 14 days after ovulation you will get periods. In the initi...
What can be the cause for pain behind the knee? I have short stinging pain coupled with deeper aching sensations. It started behind my right knee a couple of days ago and seems to be moving further down and higher up the back of my leg. I am overweight but other than that am a perfectly healthy 31 year old woman. Any ...
Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst.Baker's cyst is a pocket of fluid that builds up in the back of the knee, leading to pain and swelling. Baker's cysts may not be noticed at first, as small cysts do not typically cause pain. However, as the ...
What causes sore lymph node near the jaw with lump on neck tendon? My husband s lymph node on the underside of his jaw has been bothering him lately. Today he noticed a lump about the same size of the node on his neck tendon above is collarbone... Does this sound at all familiar for something? Its extremely sore and b...
Welcome to Health care magic.1. The history provided by you suggest me - the lump / lesion at the underside of the jaw - could be sailoadenitis ( salivary gland pathology - dilatation of the duct due to infection and inflammation).2.The one below it could be the lymph nodal enlargement ( lymph nodal enlargement is seen...
Need medication for bumps on the upper thigh I randomly started to get bumps on my upper thigh and noticed that when I itch white bumps appear and soon turn purple like a bruise under my skin ... It's spreading and now is all over my legs , stomach ,and arms ... Itches a lot at night . What could this be !!!
HIWelcome to H C MI I my opinion it IS due to allergy or worms in intestines . GO FOR BLOOD EXAM. FOR TLC,DLC,TOTAL Eosinophil Counts ,IGESugarUrinalysis, Your doctor would prescribe Anti allergy medicines,may deworm you.Thanksyour doctor would prescribe antiallergic medicine taken in evening ,,deworming medicine ...
Delayed periods. Clots of blood changes its colour everyday. Not expecting to be pregnant. Miscarriage? Hi.. Im not trying to be pregnant and my period was about 1.5 wks late. I had very light spotting once or twice couple days before starting what I had thought was finally my period. At my heaviest i recognized some ...
Hi,Thanks for the query.The possibilities are:-Delayed periods, due to some homronal imbalance.May be the tissue you mentioned is overgrown endometrial tissue due to delay in periods.-Miscarriage.As you are not able to consult gynecologist now, you go for urine pregnancy test once.If the test comes positive there is po...
Trying to conceive unsuccessfully. Will taking coq forte, lubiq 300 help in conception? Hello,I am 32 year old male,3 months back I have married but still no hope for baby.my sperm count is normal.My wife 1 year before marriage was taking pain killer (because of lower abdomen pain during menses).But from last one year...
Hello, Thanks for the query. Chances of conception within 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse is as high as 85%. You are married just 3 months back. Just have patience. Since your semen analysis is normal there are high chances of conception. I recommend you to get an ultrasonography of your wife to rule out path...
What causes severe cold and cough? Hi. When I have a cold and cough hard, I sometimes get a painful stinging, prickly sensation in the lungs (i think), which radiates all across my back. A couple of days ago, I swallowed down the "wrong tube" and coughed hard, and that happened again. This time it was very painful and...
Hi,From history it seems that due to swallowed down in the wrong tube might have given straneous hard cough bout leading to stretching and strain of inter-costal muscles giving this problemNothing to worry, gradually it will be alright within 2-3 days.Meanwhile you can take some analgesic, muscle relaxant medicine as n...
What are the symptoms and treatment for lupus disease? HELLO! MY NAME IS LOLA AND IM CONCERNED ABOUT THAT I MAY HAVE LUPUS. AND MY FAMILY DOCTOR IS TRYING TO FIND A RHEUMATOLOGISTS TO TAKE ME.I JUST WANT TO RULE IT OUT BECAUSE I HAVE HAD A ROUGH TIME WITH MY HEALTH.13 YEARS AGO I HAD BOTH TEST FOR LUPUS AND THE ONR TE...
lupus called as systemic lupus erythematosis is chronic inflammatory mulisystemic disease which mainly includes-feverarthritis(inflammation of joints)rashes(malar rash),maculopapular rash due to photosenstivityoral ulceryour physician would diagnose it clinically based on above mentioned symptoms.you should undergo fo...
Suggest treatment options for low sperm count in males Hi today got my sperm analysis I have varicose vein and 3-4 motile and non motile per hpf.fructose positive colour normal whitish .liquefaction time normal alkaline. Kindly suggest me treatment for low sperm count.2 to 3 pus cells seen.and 2.5ml sample
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In your case the varicocele appears to be the main cause of low sperm count i would suggest you to get treatment for varicocele which would automatically increase sperm count. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I...
62 yr old male, always thinks that someone is spying on him and trying to poison him. Reason? Hello! Im very concerned about my father who is getting ready to 62 years of age. I moved him down from Chicago last June to stay with me & my husband & two small children. Reason being is because he had called me & said that...
As per reported by you your dad seems to be suspecting tenants trying to harm him leading to distress. He also seems to have alteration in sleep wake cycle and definitely not a normal routine. However does he also have any other psychotic symptoms like hallucinations or any other behavioural problems? How is his intera...
Need treatment for knee pain SIR MY MOTHER IS HAVING A KNEE PAIN FROM LAST 4 MONTHS ..SHE CANT EVEN WALK PROPERLY !! WE HAVE CONSULTED MANY DOCTORS ,THEY HAVE GIVEN LONG LIST OF MEDICINES BUT NO USE OF THEM !! WHAT TO DO ?? I NEED YOUR HELP ?? SOME DOCTORS SAYS THAT SHE WILL BE FINE AND SOME SAYS THAT THERE WILL BE A ...
Hello, As history directs my thoughts towards the Osteoarthritis of the knee for your Mother. I can understand the pain is high and there is difficulty in walking. I will help you with some therapy part and you can try this which should yield good results. Try taking help from a physiotherapist who can help your mother...
How to treat memory loss? For years I have felt like I am stoned but I don't smoke, about 3 years ago I had carbon monoxide poisoning and ever since have been extremly tired and have had difficulty doing anything, about a yr ago it started getting worse and 5 months ago I started having sever confussion, memory loss, ...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. ou have nothing to worry. All these symptoms are associated with anxiety. Carbon Monoxide poison happened 3 years ago. This symptoms has nothing to do with that poisoning. In fact, people across high density cities wade through...
What is the treatment period for HPV 55 with cream and Aciclovir? I have 35 years old and I hav HPV 55. The local treatment until last year in june it was a cream with aciclovir (this is the acvitve substance). Is better but not enough. How much can I continue this treatment. I can consult an DR in JUne, i hope. Thank...
Treatment for HPV depends on severity of infection . mainstay of treatm ent is surgery. Iquimod topical cream more effective than acyclovir cream. Better meet your doctor. Hope this helps. Thankyou
What causes recurring cold and diarrhea? Hello, I am an 18 year old male. For the past 5 months I have gotten a cold about every 3 weeks. Symptoms include severe headache, slight fever, thick brown mucous even with blood in it sometimes, congestion, nasty sounding cough, fatigue, and a bad sore throat. And most days I...
Hello,It sounds like something is going on with your immune system. I definitely think your doctor should check an HIV test and other labs including thyroid. If you smoke or drink alcohol please stop as those can impair your immunity. You should not even be in the room with someone who is smoking. If your doctor can no...
Will masturbation cause problems in future sex life? Dear Sir,, I am Mamstrubating since 10 years daily once .. and now I am 24 Years Old... Does It affect to my sexual life in future ... and does it affect to get me good job because in government job all type of medical exams will be done.. So please help me out...A...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Masturbation within limits is a safe and pleasurable sexual activity enjoyed by most people. It is said that masturbation is normal 2 to 3 times a week and upto once a day. This basically releases sexual tension and is also lowers stress.Masturbation becomes a problem when done more than once d...
Would nodules on thyroid turn into cancer? I was first diagnosed with 1 nodule on half of my thyroid (I had left side removed /tumor in thyroid had to remove to do biopsy in 1989) then it became 2 and now 4. Three are solid and 1 with fluid. Had biopsy done early in April of this year and they were benign. My question...
Benign nodules of the thyroid if left untreated can become malignant over a long period of time. Roughly 10% nodules become malignant over 20 years. The features of they turning malignant are sudden increase in size, pain, appearance of other nodules outside the thyroid, change in voice, difficulty in breathing or swal...
Is it possible to cure hepatitis C with alternative medicines ? i am suffering from hep c for the last 6 yrs..tried combination treatment of ribavirin peg interferon for six mths..about 2 mths back i i had been detected wid the same virus and moreover the viral load has increased to 2.7 million. wat shd be the symptom...
1. You haven't told about the MODE of Transmission by which you get infected, because it is not transmitted by Sexual Intercourse (very rare) 2.your place of origin, because more than 80% patients with HCV in India are due to blood transfusion or hemodialysis. 3. you haven't mentioned about the symptoms?? 4. even is t...
What makes a cancer patient to vomit brownish fluid? Hi, my nan has be diagnosed with lung cancer and this past week has been vomiting more and has said that it is brown in colour. I am just wondering if we should be concerned that she is deteriorating quicker than what we estimated, my nan is currently 88 years old a...
Dear sir. kindly look at the colour personally n quantity. if reddish like a blood n more quantity kindly meet the pulmonologist immediately. if not some times the blood tinge swallowed with come out as brownish. but if it's more. kindly meet the doc.
Q. I have a mole that is itchy and has bled. Is it skin cancer? Hello doctor, I am hoping you can advise me. I have a mole on my chest that has been changing for about a month now. It is itchy at times and it has bled (small spots) as I am sure from the itching. I am worried it is skin cancer. Can you help?
Hello. From your description and given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems you are having a mole or melanocytic nevus. They are considered benign melanomas and nothing actively needs to be done for them. If the mole shows a sudden increase in size, differential pigmentation, bleeding, irr...
Never able to penetrate inside my wife during sex so am I an impotent? Hi, I am a 42 years old divorcee. I am a healthy man. I married my first wife in March, 2009. During my first night with my wife she never was interested in sex. From day one of my marriage my wife was never interested in sex at all. My marriage la...
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.No, you can't be impotent.There is need for sildenafile citrate to you. This is aphrodisiac drug. It can give you good eraction.Please take it under doctors guidance. Do not take overd...
What could be the impact of low B 12 and high potassium and sodium in blood with history of having heart problems? Saw my doctor last week because I was sobbing for no reason, light headed, felt porely...following a blood test she has me getting Vitamin B12 shots daily for 1 month, then reducing; due to prior heart pr...
HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern in your case nothing are related either with the potassium or any other electrolyte component, of course the high potassium level could cause great harm to body, no need to worry this may not be in your case, you must have given vitamin B12 for extra supplement ...
Suggest treatment for depression My nephew was admitted to a new higher secondary school after passing class X with good marks about 2 months ago. Perhaps he was tortured/ragged by his school friends. Suddenly,he has become violent and talks and behaves like a mad person.We are in Guwahati(Assam). Where and to whom sh...
Hi dear. I had gone through your query. I had understand your concern Examinations always lead to some stress and tension.Behaviour disturbances need to be evaluated in detail.Violent behaviour does not always indicate depression. There are other possibilities too.Mental status examination will give better idea of thou...
Stopped birth control. Missed period. Done pregnancy test. What is the reason? my girl friend is not having her periods since 40 days..recently she has stopped using pills.which she used for 8 months for controling pregnency.during the use of pills she some time had periods for 2 times in a month but after stopping us...
Hi, I understand your concern regarding the missed periods. After stopping the oral contraceptive pill the return to a normal pattern of menstruation may require some time. Some women begin to have regular periods from the first month. But in some cases it may take upto 3 months for the return of periods. Since the pre...
How long does a bruised trachea take to heal? how long does it take for bruised trachea to heal? my husband and I were experimenting with choke play about 2 weeks ago and bruised my trachea however it is still extremely painful to swallow and feels like my throat dries out three times faster than it used to.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Trachea is a sensitive organ and it will take a month to heal. Analgesics will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What causes memory loss after waking up from sleep? I have blackouts, and when I say blackouts I mean like I can go to sleep one night, after my head feels fogged up and I have a headache, and I wake up the next morning and I don t remember anything or anyone. I don t know what is causing it. Any help?
HiThis condition, called "confused arousal," .Such episodes are more common among people with major depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder. There is no specific treatment for this condtion but the proper treatment of associated problems like depression or anxiety disorders ,may inprove this condtion also ...
Is there any natural treatment for varicocele? Hi I am diagnosed to have varicocele in my left side. I am just 20 and not in mood for surgery now. Its of grade 1, and the artery or vein is 2.1mm enlarged and 1.7mm normal. How long can I go without surgery? Are there any preventive or natural methods to reduce it? What...
Hi, Please don't undergo surgery without semen analysis. Grade 1 doesn't need surgery. It will not cause any problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN
What to expect in the last stages while having crest disease? My sister has battled with CREST disease for many years. Last fall a port was put in her chest for direct medication. Its the artery that pumps from the lungs to the heart. A month ago she has some testing done that showed the port was doing the job effe...
what is your wife's age.is she having diabetes also?reasons for this kind of pain could be multiple,depending upon other associated conditions.still if she experience this kind of pain multiple times better to get cardiac evaluation done,including an echocardiography and TMT,if these are not panic attacks,which can be ...
Q. Kindly suggest a diet chart for a kidney transplanted patient Hi doctor, Four years before I had a kidney transplant. My weight is 79 kg and height is 164 cm. My current medication is immunosuppressant. Please explain me the diet chart.
Hi. I am initially guiding you, but I always advise you to take a personalized diet plan. For further information consult a dietician online -->
Suggest remedy for persistent cough and joint pain I am suffering from two month cold cough and joint pain.I have taken som medicine for cough but not yet cure. Some nodal problem is also facing.ocasionaly I feel some chest problem but I have don chest xray.doctor says allergic problem.iam feeling some sound changing ...
Hi,thanks for writing to healthcaremagic.you seem to have allergic coughyou should do the following. 1. Steam inhalation 3-4 times a day 2. warm saline( water+ pinch of salt) gargles 3 times day,especially before going to bed 3.Drink only lukewarm water ...
Suggest treatment for weakness and discomforts in the leg after chemo radiation treatment my 77 yr old mother has had chemo and radiation treaments. 6weeks later she is so week, she cannot stand on her legs. she was very active prior to therapy. her meds consist of compazine and a steroid for back pain. she was diagno...
Hello, Weakness is a common problem after chemotherapy due to decreased level of hemoglobin. The pain in legs can be related to osteoporosis also at her age. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
What is the risk involved in this surgery? My dad is in surgery right now for his heart. The surgeon was unable to use a stent due to the severity of blockage so they will perform single vein bypass in the upper chamber of the heart. What is the difference between these and are there any increased risks?
Hello,Our heart has 3 blood supply. When there is a blockage in any of these vessel, it causes heart attack called Acute coronary syndrome.Generally, when there are one or two vessels are blocked then ideally go for drug elluting stents. By pass surgery is treatment of choice for triple vessel disease (if all three are...
Suggest treatment for atrial fibrillation in an elderly person Thank you At 87,and female, I had PAT for 10 years developing AF in 9/13. I am on atenolol, warfarin and vasotec In 2014 I had 3 cardioversions, I ve seen 3 cardiologists for AFib and tachy-brady symptoms, I have not passed out, fainted, and live alone. On...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would suggest a rate control rather than rhythm control. If you were my patient I would like to See a 24-48h ECG holter monitoring to see for severe beadicardia or pauses over 3 seconds,which is not very possible since you ...
Wisdom tooth extracted. Having pain in the face, neck, swelling in the throat, sinus pressure in the same side. Infection? So i got a wisdom tooth pulled a week and a half ago... Im really wanting to chew n what not on that side but im still babying it... My deliemma is my face and neck hurt the muscles r swollen even...
Hello there and welcome,Under normal conditions extraction socket of wisdom tooth takes 7 days to heal completely. As you present symptoms of swelling on face, neck and throat, i can suspect some secondary infection due to lodgement of food debris,improper cleaning and poor oral hygiene. secondary infection presents wi...
What is the remedy for the inflamed cartilage and pain in the knee? Hi,I went to a physiotherapist a couple of months ago as my knee had been hurting me for some time. He told me that I had an inflamed cartilage. He gave me anti-inflammatory pills but they only worked for some time and then the pain returned. So i wen...
Hi, there!I will recommend You MRI scan for knee joint to figure out other joint structures.Glucosamine/Chondroitin 3-6month long course can restore damaged/injured cartilage prior to surgery.Anti-inflamatory drugs is the right direction, but You need local treatment as soon as possible.Physiotherapy includes wave ther...
Ultrasound shows minimal fullness of PSC of right kidney, acute back pain. What is the main cause? hi, Doc, my Ultrasound shows minimal fullness of PSC of Right kidnbey. I had acute pain on right back and front side for almost 5 days remained on pain killer. still pain comes after exhaustion. mild fever for one day. w...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain on the right side of the back with a dilated PCS is suggestive of an infection in the renal area. This needs proper oral antibiotics for relief after a urine culture.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ,drtayal72@gma...
What causes delay in pregnancy? Hi I m 32 yr old. I get married 6 months ago.I hav normal health and we r not using any protection. My gynecologist first precib folic acid than siphene . After siphene he prescribed duplastone than I can get consive. My period is before 4 days. Ans me Dr wt to do get pregnant or I hav ...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.First of all, I want to reassure you that it commonly can take up to a year from healthy couples to conceive. You are not diagnosed as infertile unless you and your husband have been trying to conceive (which means having unprotected intercourse at least two or three days a week) ...
Slight OCD, sometimes constipation, sometimes frequent bowel movements, unable to concentrate, hairloss, pimples around nose after masturbation. What could this be? Hi, I wanted to know if I am depressed or what. I have slight OCD , that I repeat a few things. Only there are 2-3 things in total that I repeat but somet...
Your have really explained your problem very well and I appreciate it. The current symptom profile is suggestive of mild Generalized anxiety disorder in you. You are always on a tight side, and seem to worry a lot and remain preoccupied with your somatic symptoms. you seem to have an irritable bowl which is common with...
Suggest treatment for bloodshot eyes and sore neck My 5 year old has had a temp of over 102 for 5 days, he has bloodshot eyes, and a sore neck. He has been tot he Dr s twice. They say its a sinus infection, and pink eye. But now it appears that he has a big blood spot in his left eye. He was up crying that the back of...
Hi...by what you quote I feel that he could be having a viral illness or an atypical infection. Will tell you how a viral illness behaves so that you can be more assured - Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of t...
Q. What is the recommended way to wean off HGH during pregnancy? Hello doctor, I am 38 years old and I have been taking HGH and Anavar for six months for my training and weightlifting. I am also single and had no plans for ever getting pregnant but I am now 5 weeks pregnant and do not know a safe way to get off the GH...
Hello. Congratulations on your pregnancy and on having escaped literally in the nick of time from the potential risks of Anavar. Anavar contains Oxandrolone, which is a male hormone derivative, if taken inadvertently during pregnancy, then it causes virilization (masculinization) of the female fetus. It takes a few day...
What does weight gain in person with liver problems indicate? my boyfriend of 10 years has alcahol cirrohis, he was yellow, bleeding from everywhere, severe drinking for alot of years (a gallon or more a day, for the last few years) swollen everything, urine was bloody, pnumonia, etc. he was hospitalized 2 years ago a...
Hello,1) Unfortunately, present condition of your boyfriend is irreversible2) The main reason for weight gain in end-stage liver disease is accumulation of water in body (mainly abdomen and sometimes chest)3) The score you mentioned is CTP score for end-stage liver disease; less the score more chance for survival (Maxi...
Suffering from asthma hi i am a smoker and do suffer from ashma but dont always use my inhalers unless i really feel i need to,past couple of days iv had a pain in well i think its cuming from my cheast wehen i breath in its so sore i havnt smoked past few hours it makes it worse do you think i might be getting a infe...
HI, chest pain associated with breathing points toward some pathology like pleuritis, pneummonia or even aggravation of COPD like asthma or chronic bronchitis.you should consult a chest specialist and go for complete physical examination. ECG and echocardiography should be done to rule out cardiac pathology, blood pres...
Does salmodil plus help to treat cough, sneeze and runny nose? Hi doctor my son is 3+ yrs and he has been having this cold for almost a mnth.his dr said its an allergy cold and prescribed Allegra.but i havent seen him get any relief.i went back to him few days back and he still said allegra.now my son has started coug...
Hello.I would suggest a combination of antihistamine (cetirizine, levocetirizine, fexofenadine, etc) and montelukast for symptoms of sneezing, running nose & cough for your child.However, if cough is severe, I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician who will examine his chest with stethoscope and will decide whethe...
Q. How often should I change my toothbrush? Hello doctor, How can I take care of toothbrush health? How often to change toothbrush heads or disposable toothbrushes and the negative effects of not changing them often?
Hi. Dentists recommend a change of toothbrush every six months. But this toothbrush health depends on patient's brushing habits too. Like if a person does not follow proper brushing techniques and brush his teeth vigorously, or maybe he is suffering from any gum disease and he is brushing more often then he must change...
Shortness of breath, chest and body pain, purple marks on arms after prolonged bathroom cleaning using cleaning products. Suggestions? Hi, last night I was cleaning my bathroom and I exaggerated on the cleaning products. I mixed them too much. I inhaled the cleaning products fumes which I almost fainted. I. Finish cle...
hi o.k do,n,t worry now you left that place.respiratory r become normal after leave out of effect means 48 hrs.you have patechial heamarhage.m/b its due to overuse of limb.if it faded after 4 days than o.k.other wise you will take aopinion of physician .after seeing he can tells what happanned. bye dr neeraj gupta
What causes severe cramping in legs and back with tingling in face? Hi there,in 2006 I was seven months pregnant,one day I came down with my first migraine it was the worst head pain I had ever felt.I woke up the next morning and was completley blind in my left eye my doctor treated me with B12 shots and referred me t...
Hello, Besides MS, other conditions to consider in cases like yours include transverse myelitis, viral infections, etc. I think that a spinal tap and CSF examination are necessary for a correct diagnosis. Also, treatment with corticosteroids should be considered. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can ...
Dizziness and memory problems followed by headache after being hit by iceball in the headside? Hi my daughter got hit with an iceball in the side of the head she had a little headache but it has since gotten worse after she went to soccer practice.she does not have any vomiting but has a little dizziness and memory pr...
Hi,Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern.If your daughter is having dizziness after that hit she should be examined physically to identify the cause of that. She may require further investigations like CT brain if the physical examination indicates that. So I request you to consult your ...
Girlish natured boy, with thin voice and shy in nature, undergoing a lot of mental stress. Suggestion? I have one friend.he is a male.his problem is he feels that he is like a girl.he has attraction to boys.but he also sometimes like girls.he is very shy in nature.if he goes in a gathering of 5-6 persons, he cannot sp...
Hi there ~ Such problems during childhood are common and usually resolve when children hit puberty. Nevertheless, the fact that you have noticed it is of concern and to relieve the stress that your friend I would advice you to take him to a psychiatrist to get his problems resolved. There are many conditions that pre...
What causes nausea and plugged ear with numbness in face? since my mvd I have been feeling so sick and weak. All smells of food gets me nausated ' my ears are filled and I hear my heart pounding. I cannot sleep at night Is this normal- Cant see my surgeon until middle of january -also my rt side of my face is numb
Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms seem to be related to complications or adverse effecst of this procedure. For this reason, I would recommend starting carbamazepine or gabapentine, which can help improve your situation. A new brain MRI is necessary. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr....
Can lump on pelvis be symptom of cancer? Okay I m super nervous, but as I was in the shower. I felt a tender slightly movable lump underneath my skin, on my right side of my pelvic, area almost near the crease of my thigh. Should I go to the emergency room? Does this sound like something serious? I m just afraid of ha...
HiAs per your description, it looks like a simple Lipoma, fat swelling. But, the exact diagnosis is obtained by FNAC ( Fine Needle aspiration Cytology ). Most of the cancers are not mobile.You can go for FNAC or get it excised and send for histopathological examination. Nothing to worry. Wish you good health. Regards
Suggest treatment for peripheral arterial disease Occlusive peripheral arterial disease in the subclavian artery in the left arm. Could you please give me more information. The blockage has been found at the begining of the artery leading into the arm. Can this condition cause headaches and blurred vision. What is the...
Hello,Yes this disease can cause your mentioned symptoms. Due to subclavian obstruction, blood from the brain is diverted to arm from side vessel leading to decreased blood supply.You must have undergone CT scan for diagnosis and other causes of it.Best treatment is angiography and stenting of subclavian artery, so vis...
What causes severe lower back pain after being treated for osteoporosis? I am having a lower back pain. When I get up from my sleep in the morning my back is very stiff. I take 2 tablets panadiene but does not help. I also use a hot pack on my back but it only gives momentary relief. I am also under treatment for oste...
Thank you for choosing HCMBased on your description, it is likely that osteoporosis can be causing the pain that you are having. I do hope that your Doctor has started you on Vitamin D and Calcium to help prevent the problems and symptoms as far as possible.There are a few more things that you can do to see if they hel...
Had a mirena IUD placed. Getting watery discharge. Due to yeast infection? I had a mirena IUD placed on January 4th. This morning while I was still asleep I had a watery discharge . When I woked I thought I had urinated at first. I had a baby in November and have had some bladder control issues since. However, I found...
Hello thank you for your query. You could be having urinary incontinence, however the smell you described doesnt fit in. Yeast infection would be a thick curdy discharge, not the watery gushy kinds you describe. The appropriate cause here could be BV or Bacterial Vaginosis, which is also a kind of vaginal infection, ch...
Can low platelet count lead to brain damage in new born? My great nephew was just born with low platelet count. Dr s said that it is rare, as the mother s platelet is incompatable with the baby? Can the baby be brain damaged? He had a frontal bleed, and is jaundiced. Please advise. Thank you. Elise Ouellette
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. Her bleeding is not that high to be very worried. Brain of child is very plastic and usually they don't have prints of bleeding in future. Thrombocytopenia is transitory statement in 75% of the neonates. Only a ...
What causes high blood pressure while on BP medication? I am a 65 year old female who has been on bp medicine for many years. I take Indera120mg and, as of Tuesday, Benicar HCT 20 mg - previously just Benicar 20mg. My bp has been spiking at around 170/101 and then down to around 166/88. How long should it be for re...
Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that your blood pressure wasn't controlled properly but now just give some time like 4-5 days for the new drug to help lower your blood pressure.Also I would recommend that you avoid salt intake absolutely.Avoid high calorie food as well.Eat prefe...
Suggest treatment for anterior horn cell disease hello doctor, is there any cure is available for anterior horn cell disease, my brother is suffering in his right hand fingers weakness from year 1992. the disease is slowly increasing. and now the weakness has came in thumb as well. he cannot write and hold any thing p...
Unfortunately, there is not a cure at this moment.All treatment is supportive, and hopefully one day they will have some type of treatment that can stop the degeneration of the nerve cells.
Suggest remedy for lumps in pelvis/hip i was not looking ahead of me and ran my hip/pelvis into the doorknob and got it sort of hooked on her but i kept running intill i fell on the floor in pain but I cant tolerate pain pretty well so I got over it in a minute. Now it has been a week or two later and there is this ha...
Hi,Thanks for the query.I really worry about your concern for the same.In my opinion,You need to keep watch for a wk more, and revert for more help.You need not worry and appears to be localised induration-post-trauma? with blood clot in tissue.You can take medicines from your doctor, if you dont get relief and get fev...
What causes tingling in left side of the head and face? I m 33 years old and I m an African American, and I have tingles in my left side of my head and also the left side of my face. It sometimes feels like an electric shock, due to this I can no longer put my face in water. And the most time it most bothers me is whe...
Hi, Thank you for using health care magic.I can understand your concern for this pain.are you able to demarcate the pain site sharply ?If yes then most probable cause of your pain in trigeminal neuralgia.The nature of pain is mostly electric shock or needle prick , and the triggering event is same as you describe in mo...
What is the treatment for small red waxy spot on the head of the penis? about a month ago i discovered a small red waxy mark on the head of my penis. it s not at all painful and there s no discharge or anything. i was wandering if this seems like an std, maybe herpes or syphilis? or does it sound like something else? ...
HelloI share your concern Looking at your description it seems to be caused by infection, Local allergy or an injury during sex or masterbationI would like more information.to help you better likeAny history of exposure to unprotected sex?Relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disorder ?In my opinion...
Does duralast help to treat erectile dysfunction? my age 33 yrs. ht 5.5 feet, wt 68kg. now nearly nine months passed after marriage. while during intercourse my penis has become relaxed suddenly and unable to intercourse even a single time. is duralast 30 will be effective for me? is this a phsycic problem?
helloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have not been able to have sexual intercourse even a single time since your marriage ( nine months) .In majority of young individuals the cause of Erectile Dysfunction is Psychogenic in origin and mostly due to what is called as performance anxiety Consult qualified Ps...
What is the treatment for stomach pain and dizziness? My daughter says her stomach hurts and is dizzy when she stands up. She's fine as long as she's lying down but her tummy still hurts. She's only eaten only 2 pieces of dry toast, 1/2 c broth w/ crackers and water in the past 36 hours. She threw up 36 hours ago...
Dear Sir/ Madam,Thank you for posting your query on healthcaremagic.comI advice you to consult physician as a stomach upset can resolve by 36 hours. She need lots of fluids and oral rehydration therapy which will maintain her body electrolytes. If you are not able to consult a physician, visit the emergency room in ho...
Home remedy for swollen tonsil with white spots? Hi there! I have swollen tonsils with white spots on them. My lymph nodes have bumps in them, and I've noticed that on the right side, my tonsil is more swollen, my lymph node has a larger knot, and my ear feels plugged. When I gargle salt water, I feel better for a bit...
Dear i have gone through your query and your presenting complains indicates that you are suffering from ACUTE FOLLICULAR TONSILLITIS.....So at this stage u need proper antibiotic coverage as just by using home remedies we cannot reverse the acute condition as pus formation has also started .Your earache is due to refe...
Suggest treatment for sharp pain in leg, throat and chest Hi, I ve been experiencing exscruciating night time leg cramps/spasms for months. I have been taking 400 milligrams of magnesium and vit B. I had some relief but the cramps returned. I increased the magnesium to 600 mgs daily. Still no improvement. Now experien...
Hello,Welcome to the magical world of health care, I went through your query, and first stop the magnesium you are taking unless it cause further damage, There are various reasons for these cramps and first is to find out the cause you have, Deficiency of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, Potassium, and essential vitami...
How to treat a large blister on the foot of an elderly? MY HUSBAND IS 82 & HAS BEEN A JUVENILE DIABETIC SINCE HE WAS 20 YRS OLD. HE DID HAVE TOES AMPUTATED YEARS AGO. HE ONLY HAS 6% BLOOD SUPPLY TO HIS FEET. HE GOT A BLISTER ON THE TOP OF HIS FOOT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. I WAS TOLD TO LET IT ALONE. TO DAY IT S THE SIZE...
hi mamusually if sugar levels are uncontrolled this type of problem occurs so it's not better to pick the wound by yourself. just control the sugar levels and consult the diabetologist and check for sugar levels and then go for dressing. if you pick yourself it may lead to infection and may lead various typical severe ...
Lower abdomen pain, frequent urination, no blood in urine. Done x-ray and ultrasound. Psychological problem? i have been having a very dull and erratic pain in my lower abdomen area, it surely is not continuous. it maybe happens like 3 or 4 times a day at the maximum. i had it for the past two weeks so i consulted a d...
Hi, It is probably nt srious, but i suggest you have a test called Uroflowmetry, followed by estimation of post void residue which if normal would mean that we can comfortably start you on a medication belonging to a group of drugs called Anti-Cholinergics, which should take care of both the pain in lower abdomen, and ...
Suggest treatment for swollen liver with abdomen pain Hi I have broken 3 ribs on my right side. I have been asked to go back to the doctors tomorrow to be examined as I have a suspected swollen liver. Pain in upper right abdommen and fullness on right side / shoulder/ Could this have happened from the accident and wha...
Hi there,Usually after rib fractures and an accident, the liver can be damaged and bleeding - this is known as a liver laceration. Depending on the trauma, this can range from mild to severe. In severe cases, the bleeding areas need to be(embolized) or removed via surgery. However, the fact that you're at home and goin...
What causes clustered red bumps on the upper body and legs? i have lupas in my skin not systemic. I have clusted red raised bumps to my face neck chest arms legs and feet that have a pinhead appearance and are itchy i have been treating with steriod cream non effectively as they continue to itch and multiply. I work i...
Hi, As per your query you have symptoms of clustered red bumps on the upper body and legs which is probably due to a viral infection which is lowering down your immunity and could be due to allergic reactions. Need not to worry. I would suggest you take a combination of the antiviral drug along with anti-inflammatory m...
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,...
Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ...
Liver tests show high globulin levels. Is everything ok with the liver ? My S.Bilirubin Total is 0.5 mg/dlS.Bilirubin-Direct is 0.10 mg/dlS.Bilirubin- InDirect is 0.40mg /dlS.G.O.T is 11 IU/LS.G.P.T is 13 IU/LTotal Proteins is 7.6 gms/dlS.Albumin 3.9 gms /dlS.globulin is 3.7 gms/dlA/G ratio 1:1Gamma GT 29 IU /LIs ev...
Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic There are lot many causes which can cause high globulin levels.Most common of them are:chronic Inflammatory diseases (ex: TB, Syphilis),multiple melanoma, leukemia , autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis,lupus,autoimmune hepatitis,Kidney disease(diabetes can also cause kidn...
Suggest treatment for hepatitis - A I got hepatitis - A exactly , one year back .. It took 4 months for my total bilirubin level to come normal , which is 0.67 and from there onwards , I am feeling week . my doctor keep on saying me to eat more and more .I have no solution except increasing my weight.. I am not gettin...
Hepatitis A is gone now, no problem due to that now to u. Describe your symptoms excatly what u r facing now.
Do steroid injections help with face lifts? I had a mini face lift January 31. Ps pulled neck too tight. A revision was done he added a stich to save neck lift. Still too tight so 2 week after he cut stiches to release neck lift. But still have mucsle under chin that awe sutured together. I am 7 weeks from last revisi...
hi..in my opinion offcourse the steroid injection will decrease the swelling and inflammation but it should be weighted with the side effect like it will make you prone to infection...local injections will help to reduce swelling in the specific are...steroids have dramatic results in reducing inflammation...hope it wi...
What causes chest pain and breathlessness? Hi, may I answer yHi I have been experiencing chest pain and episodes of shortness of breath I am asthmatic and last year had mycoplasma pneumonia, I was born with a pectus excavatum (chest wall deformity), I also have low lung capacity. I have seen a heart specialist and the...
HelloThank you for asking in HCMOne thing is that you have excluded several heart diseases that can cause chest pain and difficulty in breathing.Given that you say that you suffer from asthma and you have a chest deformity i think that going to a pulmonologist for a consultation is the best thing.The lung doctor may ...
Mania,on lithosun SR and macorate medication,frequent urination My wife is suffering from mania and she has been prescribed with Lithosun SR 300 (twice a day) and Macorate 400 MG (Once a day). She has complained of passing urine very often, especially in the night time. Is there any solution to avoid this? And are the...
Among the medication she is taking lithosun may cause such problem. Single dosing may help if she can tolerate. Duration of treatment depends on the severity of episodes, number and frequency of past episode, symptoms in between the episodes etc.
Suffered from giardia disease. Put on strong medications. Manic in behavior. What should I do? I have a daughter that is 42 years old and she suffered from Guiardi and was put on one of the strong medications for Guiardi. After she took the medications she became manic in her behavior. We had her checked into a menta...
Hi,In my opinion, her doctor must have ordered a brain scan as that is one of the first things to do when someone presents with mental illness of new onset at such a late age. It is also possible that some of the medications that were given to her may have caused the mental disturbance. So, rather than worrying, please...
Q. What is the degree of burns in a baby injured by boiling water? Hello doctor, 1 year and 10 months old boy got injured by boiling water, the doctor pricked some of the blisters. The hospital could not say which degree of burn it is, so we are concerned and want to get a second opinion since he is crying a lot and i...
Hi. This qualifies for approximately 9 percent burns (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The child will need to take some painkiller medications like syrup Crocin DS (250 mg/5 ml), 2.5 ml thrice a day for 3 to 5 days to reduce the pain. As regarding the cream, it is good, please continue using it. Unfortu...
Suggest remedy for problem in gripping I play softball and over a month ago, I was swinging the bat and felt and instant pain in my left hand halfway through my swing. It felt like my bones in my hand between the middle and pinky finger crushed each other. After grabbing the bat again, I noticed I could not grip it ve...
I recommend you to visit an orthopedic specialist and get yourself assessed. it might be a sprain of a ligament. since hand is a complex system to understand and orthopedic specialist will surely help you. making dove out of sheer flour and usin some tennis ball to press will give you good strength in your hand. if sym...
Taking fertomid. trying to conceive. What would be the ovulation period? Hi! I where on the injection 3month ( depo proveria ) for 4 years my period didn't want to come so I went to the dr ( stoped in september with injections) he gave me ovral to drink and got my periods on the 20 th tomorrow will be my last day of p...
Hi there ~I understand your concerns. I am glad that you have tried a lot of medications and they have worked for you in the past. I am not sure how likely you are to conceive with the fertomid, but the chances are pretty high. I do believe that your temperature of the body increases when you ovulate and you know it...
What causes dizziness in a lying back position? I'm 38 and workout at a gym 5 times a week. Every two or three months I go through a week or so of dizzy spells when lying back flat to do bench press or flyes. Then again when I stand back up. This happens for a day and then I start having the dizzy spells when I get ou...
Hello,You may be suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Other possibilities like cervical spondylosis or neuropthy or B12 or folic acid deficiency etc. Use tablet vertin 16mg thrice a day for five days. If no improvement please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.Take c...
Q. I have rashes that appear only in the evening. What can it be? Hi doctor, I am getting rashes on my skin regularly that keeps itching too much. It gets cured after every 6-8 hours. Again the rashes appear in the evening. Please help.
Hello. I have checked your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having hives and this is acute urticaria. Take tablet Dazit M (Desloratadine) once at bedtime for 10 days in a row. In the daytime take tablet Allegra 180 mg (Fexofenadine) once after breakfast. Avoid sour foods, milk, curd and...
What is the treatment for sore on the inside of the leg? My friend has had a SORE on the inside of her leg since April. She finally went to the dr and after giving her some kind of a cream she was referred to a dermatologist. This dr took a culture and said it was probably a staph infection and referred her to a cardi...
Hi,From history it seems that this soreness might be due to improper circulation in legs caused by varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.Color Doppler with ultra sound will give important clue regarding your problem.Diabetes should be ruled out.Consult vascular surgeon and get examined.Ok and take care.
What does my ultrasound of the kidney suggest? hi my mother is 52 years old and her ultrasound result is her right kidney has a smaller size than the left and the finding in the right kidney is increase cortical ecogenicity and possibility of right renal artery estenosis.what was that mean? thanks a lot
Hi,Thanks for writing in.A smaller right kidney with increase in cortical echogenicity can indicate decreased kidney function. FOr this the serum creatinine must be measured and glomerular filtration rate is also assessed. Disease in the right kidney might be in the initial stages.The most common cause of renal artery ...
What does a lump on the arch of the left foot indicate? In the arch of my left foot (on the upper area, by the ball of my large toe), a small pea-sized growth appeared 6 months to a year ago... I ignored it since it didn't really bother me, but now it is walnut sized and makes an indent in my shoe... also 'pings' with...
Hello Dear Warm Welcome to Healthcare Magic I have evaluated your query thoroughly. * Possible callus formation , needs confirmation with clinical examination or an evaluation with a photo picture in follow up question. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . ...
How can severe OCD be treated? My sister has some psychiatric problem, she is under treatment from last six months but she stopped taking medication, also despite we book appointment she refuses to meet the doctor and gives silly excuses.. she is very much concerned about her own life and scared of death, don t bath f...
hiyour sister needs to be back on medication ASAP.Hospitalization for sometime would help. I suggest you sedate her and take her to a psychiatrist if she refuses to comply.
Polycystic ovaries, on bcp, thyroid problem, using metformin, excessive hair fall. Can biotin will help to stop hair fall? I am 30yrs old. i have polycystic ovaries. i was on Bcp. i also had thyriod problem. i was taking 50mcg of eltroxin. now my thyroid level is normal & im not on Eltroxin. i'm currently on Metformin...
Hello,Yes,biotin may help you but you should have not stopped taking eltroxin because generally it has to be taken life long.Also get tested for iron deficiency,VIT D and VIT B 12 deficiency.Take proper amount of calcium.Drink plenty of water and sleep well.Keep away stress by doing regular exercises,yoga and deep brea...
What is the reason for severe cramp on the lower right abdomen? Had colposcopy last week. Have had severe cramping lower right abdomen and throwing up since 2 am. My right leg went numb at one point for a few minutes. Should I go to er? Slowly getting better since two am but can hardly move and no medicine is helping.
Hi! Good evning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Severe cramping of lower right abdomen following a history of colonoscopy calls for a clinical examination of the patient by the treating doctor. Therefore, I would advise you to go the ER to get your self examined physically and also investigated if need be to rul...
What causes swelling in the legs in a liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis-C? I am a 61-year-old male with liver cirrhosis caused by Hep-C. I am now having swelling on both legs, the right more than the left. I ve worn compression socks but I don t see much of a change. What could be the cause of the swelling and what ...
Hello,Because of portal hypertension and by sodium and water retention in that edema can occur. For that diuretic drug prescribed. Take a low salt diet. For portal hypertension, if the needed beta-blocker drug prescribed. Consult a physician or gastroenterologist for examination and get a prescription. Hope I have answ...
What is the cause for constant heart pain? Hi I am a healthy 23 year old female, and I have been having constant heat pain all over for a week now. At times its hard to breath but then it goes away. I also had tingling in my body today, I did go to.the er yesterday and they said my heart looked fine and I didn't have ...
heyIf ER say that ur heart is okay,then it may be muscular pain,maybe due to respiratory issue if u have some ,or may be due to gas.u should do xray chest,ultrasound abdomen and all baselines.thanks.
Does large water intake help in stage 3 kidney disease? I was told by two doctors in my doctors office I was stage 3 kidney disease and if I didn t drink 48 to 64 ounces of water a day I wouldn t live to March which is my birthday. Another doctor in that office told me that was wrong. I asked her about what the other ...
Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.In stage 3 kidney disease,the fluid intake depends on the urine output.Urine output +500 ml,is safe normal intake This advise is given everywhere.Restricted salt and protein intake in diet,is the other advice given.He must avoid fresh fruits and coc...
Is yellow discolouration in eyes of an infant indicative of jaundice? My baby boy got jaundice after birth. He wen through photo therapy. And after a blood test we were discharged. He was born on 20 th of dec. C section. Hes now two weeks two days old. I still see hid eyes yellow and inside mouth yellow. I am concerne...
Hello. Welcome to HCM. As a breastfeeding Specialist i would tell you that jaundice in babies may need time in order to go away completely. So don't worry. Just give your baby as much breast milk as you can in order to help him with his bilirubin levels. If the baby jaundice spread down to the body or to the extremitie...
Migraine and cough with sweating cold. Why am I short of breath? hi last week i was really poorly with migrain, cough and sweating but cold . That cleared up but iv been left with a painful chesty cough. i had it for about a week and im really short of breath. Also when i swallow or drink it really hurts my back for s...
You are having lingering effects of a respiratory tract infection which is causing your symptoms. Shortness of breath is because airways become hyper sensitive after a bout of infection and go into spasm with littelest provocation. You should continue with either nebulization with asthalin and budecort or take a inhal...
How to treat syphilis? Hello, I believe I may have Syphillis. I have a reddish pink spot on my scrotum in about an half an inch in diameter. I dont have the money to go to the doctor. Can you please help. It does not hurt but if I touch it or if it rubs against my clothes it seems to help. Please help!!!
Hello,First of all, in syphilis, ulcers are painless. In your case these are painful, so it may not be syphilis.But to confirm syphilis, we have to do blood test like RPR, VDRL. So, I will suggest you to review back here with detailed history or consult with Dermatologist.If you diagnosed as syphilis, then you have to ...
What is causing my severe hair loss? Sir,I am 41 years old lady staying in Jamshedpur having hair fall at an alarming rate that i feel in few months i will become bald.I have tried different forms of treatment from Homeopathy, Ayurveda and presently I am taking B complex with zinc after showing to a dermatologist in C...
Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which could be due to many reasons like improper hygiene, nutritional deficiencies, genetic factor, fungal infection, improper cleanliness and hormonal changes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash hairs after proper m...
Q. What homeopathic medicine can be used for acne, pores, and excess oil? Hello doctor, Actually, I have a combination skin and I seriously do not get what should I use for my face to remove excess oil and get rid of acne and open pores. Will you please suggest me a good face cleanser and a cream too? And, one more th...
Hello. I am glad to answer your query. Berberis Aquifolium is one of the good remedies for skin conditions. You can purchase Berberis Aquifolium mother tincture. Use 15 drops of mother tincture in half cup of water, stir it well and apply all over your face twice a day (morning and evening or night). Let it remain on y...
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 ear infection with bad breath? Hello, my 7 year old daughter is battling an ear ache possible ear infection for 3 days. I haven t taken her in because I ve been under the impression that s it s best to allow her to work through it with natural home remedies and save antibiotics as a last resort. she has ha...
Hello, It seems that her infection is getting worse and is spreading please seek medical care immediately and since she has been ill for more than 3 days then antibiotics are mandatory. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine S...
What signs should be looked for in a child after old milk consumption? I mixed a powdered bottle in the morning around seven. Forgot it in the car put it in diaper bag to bring in to throw away after work around7 pm dad did not know that it was not a fresh bottle. I caught him at an ounce ounce and a half. Is he going...
Hi You need to watch for any sign . symptom of infection like loose stools, vomiting, fever , dullness. If baby is well , active , accepting feed well , afebrile for nearly 6-12 hours after that incident , it is unlikely to cause any untoward effects . thanks
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem? Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?
Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis...
Can low potassium be a sign of gallbladder disease? Can low potassium be a sign of gallbladder disease. I have been through a nightmare of gi tests and fianlly I asked for a Hida Scan which was performed and I find my ejection level at 7%. For months I've has low potassium levels, about a year ago I had elevated liv...
hi.noted history of hypokalemia. are you experiencing other symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, jaundice, dizziness? low potassium level or hypokalemia is not the usual presentation of a gallbladder disease. electrolyte imbalances of the body usually happens when you are experiencing gastric upsets, heart pr...