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What causes swelling of left parotid gland with on and off pain?
i have problem before 12 day ago with swelling left Parodist gland first 8 day pain full now no pain , swelling bit of but am have swelling wen am eating after 4 min eating again swelling going of bit my blood test look like viral infection am on antibio... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.As far as your problem is concerned regarding the parotid gland swelling, I have two possibilities.The first cause can be a sialolth or a stone in the salivary gland or a duct that will cause obstruction to salivary flow and results in swelling. It occurs when the s... | |
Is it common for intuniv to cause auditory hallucinations?
how common is it for intuniv to cause auditory hallucinations? my 6 y.o. daughter has been on it for a month and mentioned voices in her head on two occasions however it is unclear if they are thoughts she is having or actual voices. she says that it is her vo... | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Its is not very common for intuniv to have this side-effect. She is not tolerating the medicine and that needs to be changed. Hope I am able to answer your conce... | |
Brain-pons & right middle cerebella peduncle appear bulky with poorly defined mass lesion. Suggestions ?
Brain- pons & right middle cerebella peduncle appear bulky with poorly defined mass lesion , which appear hypointense in T1W & hyperintense in T2W & FLAIR images & show no enhancement in contrast study. Minimal vas... | Dear Mr Venkatachalam, This MRI is suggestive of a brainstem glioma which is a type of brain tumour. Treatment options are given according to the patient's age, clinical condition etc. However, broadly the options incluse surgery to confirm the diagmosis (biopsy) and radiotherapy. Hope this helps. | |
What causes muscle twitching while on Mirapex?
I take Mirapex for restless leg. If I don t take it at the same time every night, I suffer from the feeling jumping muscles and like I can t keep them still. I want to scream and cry. If I miss it, it s worse. Is this drug addictive? I tried to take Requip instead, but go... | hi, these are the common side effects of pramipexole(mirapex)..for how long have you been on mirapex...these side effects may subside after using for a fortnight or so..if it is not so you can switch to an alternate druglyrica(pregabalin).Many studies show better outcome and less side effect profle with this drug.consu... | |
Confused, sleeping a lot, dizziness, loss of balance, memory loss. On many prescribed medications. What could be the problem?
Help...I am concerned with the quantity of prescribed drugs my 48 year old daughter is taking. If I list those drugs (10) several for the same thing, will you give me your opinion ? She has ... | Hi.First of all, you wont have to pay HCM for asking questions at the public forum, so rest assured.You have not mentioned the names of the medicines your daughter is on. If they are psychiatric medicines, a number of them might cause drowsiness, make the person feel dizzy, lethargic, even lose balance and fall. More s... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy after non penetrative sex?
Hi. I m in a tricky situation right now -- my boyfriend fingered me today, but after completely washing his hands off with soap. Is there any possibility that -- after washing his hands -- any semen could have been left, and that I could be pregnant? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.In order to get pregnant, ejaculation must occur very near the opening of the vagina or inside it because sperm dies when exposed to air.So, you cannot become pregnant from semen dried on your boyfriend's skin even if he was not able to remove it completely when he washed.I hope I... | |
What does a lump on the neck indicate?
My 77 year old brother noticed a large lump on the side if his neck, then his doctor noticed one under his arm and groan. After an MRI they found them all through his body. He was diagnosed with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. They are going to discuss treatment on the 11th. Ok... | Hello Dear Warm welcome to HealthcareMagic I have evaluated your query thoroughly * This condition requires excision biopsy of one lump from any site of the body Hope this clears your doubt. Wishing you fine recovery Welcome for any further assistance Regards Take Care | |
Which disease is cured by zifi dry syrup?
please let me know that which disease is cured by zifi 100 Dry syrup. I have observed that 2nd dosage of Hepatites A HAvrix has not been given to my child form 1.5 yrs now he is sufferiing from this disease. will the above mentioned medicine will help. or please suggest what t... | Hi,Susceptible bacterial infections. Zifi 100 mg dry syrup contains third generation cephalosporin cefixime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat a variety of conditions such as urinary tract infections, typhoid, throat infections and lung infections caused by susceptible bacteria. If your c... | |
What causes recurrent UTI with pus cells in urine?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...11 yr old girl has uti 3rd time. this time she has 40-45 pus cells and 35 rbc's in urine routine but her urine culture is clear and fine.what can be the problem in this case.in previous e... | Hi, welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Insufficient treatment can lead to repeated urinary tract infection. Also, if there is some problem in ultrasound then also repeated urinary tract infection can occur. Take care. | |
High SGPT levels. Prescribed hapteral medication. Ultrasound shows grade two fatty liver. Suggestions?
hi i am suffering from high sgpt range since last 10 years .i carry out all tests regarfing lever that are hap. a b c etc and ultrasound the only finding is fatty lever grade 2 .i am only occasionally take alcohal th... | Hello, Fatty liver is commonly associated with alcohol or metabolic syndrome (diabetes, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia), but can also be due to other causes. Fatty liver is a common condition. No drug has been approved for its treatment. The best approach is to do the following: Quit alcohol completely. Maintai... | |
Rashes on the legs and buttocks. Rashes worse on sun exposure. Tried prednisone. Further treatment?
Husband has rash/?purpura/?vasculitis on legs x week. Saw MD mon after rash worsened going up back of legs on to buttocks and lower back sun. Placed on prednisone 50/40/30/20/10. Has had the 50 and he 40. No change ... | Hello,The history seems to suggest that your husband had Urticaria (sudden hypersensitivity reaction) to some antigen. The history of rash has followed after an activity of gardening.The allergen may be any plant or insect.Continue steroids and avoid yourself from exposure to the allergen.Try to find out to which thing... | |
What causes severe pain under the rib cage?
I am having moderate to severe pain under my rib cage on the right side, my doc said it could be my gall bladder, but all the test have come back normal! Could it still be my gall baldder? I am havign a hida scan next week, but the pain is killing me | Hi,Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile duct and is very common condition. Stones are see more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. You need to change your dietary habits first.... | |
How to treat odd sensations in ears and cramping in heart?
Hi - my daughter is 7 - no cold - no ear drainage - healthy otherwise - is complaining of worms in her ears feeling and beeping in head and body - cramping in heart - ekg ok and initial blood test good = awaiting neurologist appt = wondered if you have any adv... | Hi, Sometimes cold may produce a mild tingling sensation in the ear and nose. if it is not there then it may be due to attention seeking behavior. Also, check whether she is trying to avoid school for other reasons .spend time with her. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, ... | |
Is it necessary to go for hip scan inspite of having difficulty breathing?
my mother has suffered from emphysema for many years. she has been diagnosed with skin cancer on her back recently. she has been suffering from severe breathing problems lately and they have seen a spot on her lung. she has to go for a scan of ... | Hi. I can understand your concern. It depends on what cancer akin she has, they might be looking for bone metastasis or spread through hip scan.Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Is there a concern for heart palpitation at the age of 43?
Hi im 43 years old started heart palpitations about 3 hours ago im taking diclofenac 25 mg 3 x a day due to fibromayalgia i have been on them before with no problemas! my blood pressure is 162 over 98 heart bit of 71 i have doctors appointment in 2 hours time ... | Hi,This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes.It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitatio... | |
Dizziness, stomach pain, lower back pain, breathlessness. What is going on?
I have woken up two days now with the room spinning for about ten seconds. And yesterday I had a dizzy mid-day and almost fell. I also have bad stomach pain (like someone kicked me) everytime I eat anything and my lower back starts hurting on ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.The most common cause of dizziness is peripheral vertigo, due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). An ENT evaluation would help. For relief of symptoms, betahistine tablets would help. Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Epilepsy, suddenly start speaking irrelevant words, spells of unconsciousness. MRI shows mesial temporal sclerosis. Surgery required or not?
Hello sir, i have completed my MBA i have been suffering from epilepsy from 12 years and my problem is sudden onset absence by speaking some words which are unrelated, unconcious... | Hi, welcome to HCM MRI had diagnosed the cause for your epilepsy. you are already taking medicime for 1 year with no improvement in course. I think surgery will be the best option in this clinical setting.There are no side effects for surgery. Thanking you. | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety neuroses.
I had anxiety neuroses problem and I too medicine like pexep cr 25, nexito,any other ,I stop medicine before 1 year.my sex drive was decreased during medication,I ran to doctor he told me after stop medicine it will recovered,but from 1year I stop all medicine...my problem is sa... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Most people suffering from anxiety disorders and distress are said to be suffering from anxiety neurosis. Anxiety neurosis and anxiety disorder are the same. An anxiety neurosis-affected person finds it hard to manage situation... | |
Undergone microscopic discectomy, in pain. Have MRI result. Can any online doctor help?
Hi myself female 41 years. Had. Undergone microscopic discetamy in 2005 @ L5-S1 but still continue to have lot of pain.my recent mri shows mild lumbar spondcylosis. Mild bilateral paracentral, foraminal and central disc herniation ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted that you have undergone microscopic discectomy about eight years ago, without complete relief of pain. At present, your main complaints are persistent pain.As per your MRI report, there still is disc prolapse at L5-S1 level with pinching of the nerve at that level. We ne... | |
Do antibiotics needed for long lasting cough?
MY DAUGHTER HAVING COUGH FOR 3 WEEKS NOW,THE FIRST WEEK I BROUGHT HER IN AN DOCTOR AND THE DOCTOR GAVE HER ANTIBIOTIC.SHE FINISHED TAKING THE ANTIBIOTIC FOR 1 WEEK.BUT AFTER THAT SHES STILL HAVING COUGH BUT MAYBE IN ONE DAY SHE WILL JUST HAVING COUGH MAYBE 5 TIME | Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Usually,we do a sputum AFB to rule out tuberculosis if cough persist more than 2-3 weeks.But,since she responded to treatment,and cough has come down,we can try a cough suppressant like dextromethorphan,and antihistaminics for 5-7 days(I guess she has no fever/yellow sputum).It may ... | |
What is the treatment for partial disc desiccation at l4-l5?
Hi Doctor Hope that you are fine with the best of your health . Dr i am suffering from: L5 - S1 : Partial disc dessication. L4 - L5 : Partial disc dessication , annullar tear, disc bulge indenting under lying thecal sac. kindly advice me promptly as i am bea... | hi,i appreciate your concern.disc dessication is a kind of degenerative changes occuring in discs,it is age related phenomenon.for the time being you should take rest ,warm fomentation to back,pain killer and swelling reducing medications along with neuro vitamins after consulting your ortho expert.thanks.iwill be happ... | |
Spotting blood after period. Taking duolton. Planning to conceive. Will this medicine affect pregnancy?
I am having problem of spotting blood after period and I consult a doctor and gave me a medicine (Duolton l) but I am worried this will effect to become pregnancy that i wish to become a mother soon.my period cycle ... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You should consult a gynaecologist first to regulate your period because irregular period may lead to irregular ovulation which may further cause difficulty in getting pregnant. When you conceive you should stop duolton tablet because it is a birth control pill. Good luck. T... | |
Is severe pain in the chest a symptom of heart disease?
I was awakened by a severe painful sharp knife like paing going through my heart and was unable to move either to my left or right to get my breath nor could I sit up. My left arm was hurting and my chest began to ache as though I had a car sitting on it. I am ... | hi therethe symptoms narrated by you are pointing towards an ischaemic heart disease in simple words yes you could have had an heart attack but to confirm it we need to run few tests and if anything suggestive in them then we need to take you for a coronary angiogram. Consult your cardiologist at earliest.Good luck | |
Suffer from back pain after hysterectomy. Maxgolin prescribed. Any side effects?
Hi, I am Priya, My mother is suffering from back pain after her uterus surgery from past 4 months.When we consulted the doctor he prescribed tab Maxgolin M ER 75mg from this tab she is suffering from side effects but no improvement in ba... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The back pain after hysterectomy could be related to the epidural anaesthesia, muscle sprain or a disc problem. If the mild pain killers are not able to relieve the pain then she needs to have oral muscle relaxants after consulting with her orthopedician. I hope this information has bee... | |
irregular periods!
hi doctor i am 23 yrs old ,my problem is irregular periods then my amh level ,0.85 . my oocyte is not good .pls suggest me wat is the proper way take the medicen .then its any medicin is their to improve my the good and healthy occtye pls tell any good and experincad gynic doctors ,my height is 5.4.... | hello welcome to healthcare magic. a low amh does not mean that you will never conceive. it just signifies low reserve. do not delay in planning a pregnancy. as for the irregular periods, you need to do a few tests and then you can be started on appropriate treatment. the treatment will vary depending on whether you wa... | |
What causes growth of masses on the liver?
We need your advise about a male patient, 67 years. He was found with carcinoma of the colon 9 months ago.He got 6 sessions of chemiotherapy,but now the ultrasound shows 2 small masses on the liver . Please let us know what you thing and if possible to get a treatment in indi... | Hi,I am so sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Provided the liver looked normal on previous scans, the new masses in the liver would suggest spread of the cancer to the liver. The future course of action will depend on a) whether there is any return of cancer in the colon itself (local recurrence) b) whether the cancer ... | |
What can be the reason for fever an constipation in child?
Sir, My daughter is 8 years old. Two weeks back on 22nd night she had fever. She had vomitting too. On next day morning she was well,but complained of headache.We consulted a doctor .She took medicines.The headache completely cured after three days.Then on 26t... | persisted colic pain in this age as either around umblicus or lower abdomen esp right side appendicitis has to be rules out; get ultrasound done as well have a urine examination done for UTI and get relieved of your tension. | |
Trying for baby. Having thyroid and PCOD problem. Husband undergoing treatment for low sperm count. Chances of pregnancy with fertyl 50mg?
hi, I am 27 years, v r trying for baby for past 1 year. i have thyroid problem which now its in control as well as PCOD problem . my husband having low count of sperms, he too unde... | hi, PCOD causes some menstrual irregularities and anovualtion is one of them. fertyl helps in inducing ovulation. with one cycle of fertyl there is around 30% possibility of achieving of pregnancy. if you trace ovualtory period with ovulation kits or by ultrasound and plan intercourse during that period there is more c... | |
Suggest treatment for headache and swelling in sinus area
Hello I'm 43 years old and my height is 5 feet and 5 inches tall. I am inquiring about an allergy/sinus issue that I've always had since I was little but seems as though now that I'm getting older the issues are getting more problematic. well within the past fe... | Thanks for posting your query to Health care magic .you should rule out cause of sinusitis . You should undergo radiological(X-Ray) and endoscopic examination of your sinuse area to detect abnormality . Second you should avoid expouser to dust ,cold air and water to your sinuses as these thing irritate the sinuses and ... | |
Reason for numbness and tingling in thigh?
i am getting numbness and tingling (paresthesias) in outer thigh for the last 8 or 9 months..these symptoms i noticed for the first time when i had to stand for long hours in my job.I left that job but could not get away of them..they are not persistent and they disappear for... | Hello Waqar,In absence of any trauma or injury, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:1. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc.2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels3. Altered blood sugar levels4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status.5. Peripheral... | |
How long does the effect if anti rabies injection remain?
my son was administered full five injection course of anti rabbiesthis year only now again he is bit by our own dog who is fully vaccinated could you please tell me(a) how long the effect of full dose of anti rabies vaccine lasts is it life time or one year or ... | Thanks for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that your son was bitten by his dog. Since your dog has also been vaccinated from rabies there is no reason to revaccinate your son. If though in the future your son is bitten by a dog or animal that may have rabies he will need to have an additional 2 injections to insure pr... | |
Azithral 500 along with rabeprazole sodium, does it have any side effects ?
hi I am 18 years old and my doctor prescribed azithral 500 for 30 days along with rabeprazole sodium for acne vulgaris does it have any side effects ? | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. No medicine comes without side effects. The Side effects of these medicines include, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea, cramping, dizziness, headache, vertigo, sleepiness. Kindly don't worry, as they may or may not occur. Just take it as directed by ... | |
Experiencing difficulty in breathing
I'm having a difficult breathe now....I took duromine last night and I found that I can't taking a normal breathe after it....then I decided to stop it today....but now is still difficult breathing....how to settle? should I need to go and see doctor now? | HelloYour difficulty in breathing might be one of the side effect of duromine..though not common bit seen in some ppl..Its better u stop taking it and report it to your gp. | |
Suggest effective medications for dehydration in infants
my baby is suffered from dehydration for last 3-4 weeks. He has got ors and other treatments like sielise, srepwere coseopin flygel lactobes tinilos nps. Now another doctor is giving him zin ss neobid oz ralop pyzylac. Please advise me what to do. My baby is in ... | Thanks for putting up your query at HealthCareMagic. I understand the cause of your concern. It would have been easier to judge if you had mentioned the age and weight of the child. Another information that I would have also required is whether the baby has active diarrhea at present. Ralop (Racecadotril) should only b... | |
Trouble in swallowing, endoscopy, cancer in throat, high BP, pacemaker, radiation therapy, voice and throat condition worse, problem in oral intake of food
Hi,i m sudhir from patna,bihar and i want to ask about my 86 yr old father. About 10 months ago my father felt trouble in swelling any thing then he consulted diff... | u should seek palliative care. it will alleviate his symptoms. | |
Suggest treatment for bleeding of gums and migraine headache
Dear Doctor, I spits blood while brushing my teeth. But not gum bleeding. Some times in mucous from nose and mouth also streaks of blood is seen. I had an head injury two yrs back and I have pain still . Is that is the cause of any internal bleeding inside o... | Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the bleeding gums could be because of the gum infection. consult your oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene after that by brushing your teeth twice daily and you can use mouth wash. consult a neurophysician for the migraine and get an ... | |
How to treat penile shaft pain?
I've been having sex for awhile now here frequently for the past month almost every day.But for the past week the end of my shaft, right behind the head of my penis hurts when I squeeze it with the tip of my index and thumb finger. Some burning urination problems when I pee after ejacul... | HelloThanks for query .Pain in penis and burning urination immediately after ejaculation is natural and is due to congestion of urethra during sex .It gets resolved after few hours .As regards your doubt having UTI get your routine urine test and culture done to be rest assured about UTI ,Please take broad spectrum ant... | |
Suggest remedy for bruise in shin
i bruised my shin over 2 months ago. the visible bruise has gone but the bruise feeling and tenderness remain. there seems to be a dent in my shin and often get shooting nerve pain to the area. should i be seeking advice from GP or will it get better in time | Hello, It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin and it will settle by itself. You can apply ice packs for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What does blood in saliva and headache indicate?
i have being seing blood stain in my saliva when brushing which i noticed is not from my teeth,also i have been having a feeling in my forehead which looks like an ache and has been preventing me from thinking fast.Also i notice i now forget things faster than i used to... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicBlood in the saliva would be related to lesions in the mouth or throat.It can be associated with :(1) gum disease (2) infection of the throat or mouth(3)allergic rhinosinusitis- inflammation of the nose and sinuses (4) traumaYour other symptoms of headache, fatigue, difficulty conc... | |
Allergic reaction to nair cool gel remover, sun block spray. Get rashes, pus filled pimples. Suggestions ?
I had an allergic reaction to nair cool gel hair remover a few weeks ago. I went to the doc and they perscribed predinstone. It cleared up. A week later I was at the beach and used a spray on sun block. The rash ... | Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic! I think you are quite devoted for beautification. Please try to avoid the cosmetic adventures and try to stick to a straight forward make up avoiding much chemicals. If that is difficult then you can use herbal preparations which are more near to nature like Himalayas preparations. Last... | |
Should i be worried about my SGOT and SGPT being 52 and 82 respectively?
I am a 54 year old female and I just re-read my blood work from May of this year. I googled something that looked high - which my nurse practitioner failed to mention to me. AST (SGOT) is 52 and my ALT (SGPT) is 82. Google says this is high! ... | It is slightly high. But if you don't have any symptoms of liver dysfunction then no need to worry about that. Many a times it may seen in few patients without any problems. so no need to worry. just be relaxed. Thanks for using health care magic. | |
Is it safe to take cilest instead of cerazette. Had heavy periods, headaches. When can I change medication?
Hello, is it safe to switch from cerazette to cilest after 7 tablets? I am in a 3rd day of my period. I don't think I will manage to take the rest of the pack of cerazette - it has been giving me draining emotio... | Cilest is a combined oral contraceptive pill and cerazette is a progesterone only pill. Both are hormonal methods. According to studies, combined pills can be started immediately if the woman has been using her other hormonal method consistently and correctly. There is no need to wait for next period. | |
How can allergic skin rashes on the arms and abdomen be treated?
My wife has a severe case of Poison Ivy rash on arm and abdomen. Several years ago with similar condition she took decadron to get rid of rash. She had a mental reaction in which she became manic, irrational and uncooperative. She ended up in mental heal... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Hydrocortisone cream can be applied topically on the lesion. Poison Ivy basically causes contact dermatitis. Use Neomycin cream and Hydrocortisone cream until lesion fades away.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I ... | |
What causes a bald spot on the head?
hi doctor my name is jesse and im a dental assistant last week i did a pulpatomy and i use formocresol. I remember that i scratch my head after using it and a week later i have a bald spot. is that suppose to happen ??? should i see a doctor ??? is my hair going to grow back?? | Hi.As per your case-history u maybe having alopecia aerata. It is less likely that formocresol can cause such bald spot unless it is applied directly to scalp.U can start using Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment on bald spot. Hair will gradually grow in 3-4 weeks. IF satisfactory result doesnot come than consult a dermatologist.... | |
Can a toddler with high levels of Methamphetamine in the system be active and normal?
Can a child 20 months old have levels of meth at around 2800 ng/ml and still be an active normal happy baby. My child has never been in direct contact with the drug and if any contact ever existed it would have been through touchbof ... | Hi, This is one of the substances of abuse! It is an illegal drug. Side effects include: - high body temperature, - heart arrhythmias, - seizures, - and bleeding in the brain. Fortunately, contact with the skin of a user will not hurt your child. You were lucky this time. Not only is this person a danger to your young ... | |
Suggest remedy for panic attacks & high BP
I have panic attacks that started around february and I am currently on klonopin 1 mg 2 x a day they seem to help but I would like to try not be depending on them, I can not help stop the attacks, I don t know what to do I also have high blood pressure and a chronic sinus inf... | Hi, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that if you are more troubled with sinus then kindly get one CT PNS to rule out any deformation which might be causing you much symptoms. Relieve your stress and panic attack via yoga which is very helpful. Hope I have ans... | |
What causes a small red spot on the penis after protected sex?
Hi! I have this problem. 2months ago I had sex but I used condom (that was my first time), after that I cleaned my penis 5 times. After a few hours I notice a small red spot under my glans penis. After 2 months the red spot still present. I cleanse my peni... | HelloThanks for query .Red spots on glans penis after protected sex could be mostly due to allergic reaction to chemicals used as lubricant in condom .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical steroid cream for local appli... | |
Can Metrogyl and Osan be taken for pain in lower abdomen and back?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi Doctor, I am having the lower abdominal and lower back pain since 15 days. I am active person, age 52, weight 118 pounds. I went to Gynocologist yesterday, She says I h... | Hi,it seems that this might be due to chronic GI infection giving this problem.Gynaec check up is must to rule out any gynaec problem.But there is no harm going for one course of these medicine for 3-5 days.It will help for gynaec problem as well if it is there.Ok and take care. | |
Can i work safely if having a solitary kidney?
Hello sir. I am 37 male born with solitary kidney working fine. I came to know this in general check up. I worried and got anxious with sleepless ness and visited general physician. He said you have naither BP nor Diabetic. He gave medicines for a month and asked me to do... | HelloYou can do just fine with only one kidney--in fact, sometimes a relative donates one of their kidneys to another relative if they're a match for them, and naturally as doctors we wouldn't remove one kidney if there was any chance the donor wouldn't be able to have a normal life. Since you don't have hypertension ... | |
Chest pain, hot flushes after taking caffeine. Am I allergic to caffeine?
Hi,I took 1 100mg caffeine pill today, and about 5 minutes later I was experiencing slight chest pain, not constant but it was there for a good half hour, then I experienced hot flushes an hour after the chest pain. I've drank coffee before, so ... | you CANT DETERMINE WHEATHER YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO CAFFENE TAKING COFFE IS DIFFERENT THAN PILL AS PILL CONTAIN BASE COLOR AND OTHER SALTS WHICH CAN BE ALLERGIC FOR YOU YOU START WITH ANTIALALERGIC LIKE FEXOFENADINE 120 MG BD SYP GELUSIL 2 TSF TDS TAB ATARAX AT NIGHT ANDD LOCAL APPLICATION OF HISTOCALAMINE DO FOR 10 DAYS M... | |
What is the cause for pain in the rib cage when blowing the nose?
Why does it feel like someone is pressing my rib cage in when I blow my nose? It feels like someone is squeezing my left lower lung.I've had a slight temp. But it's gone. Blowing green and coughing up green. Yesterday an occasional streak of brown in ... | Hi thanks for asking question.Here are few possibility.1.First you have slight fever with cough expectoration.so here pneumonia like infection has to be ruled out.chest x ray useful for it to see for consolidation.Sputum culture also done because green sputum might be because of pseudomonas.Or brown may be because of k... | |
What causes numbness on the lip and chin after having novocaine for dental work?
I had dental work done day before yesterday on my bottom back left tooth. The novocaine wore off as is normal. Then yesterday after noon my lip starting feeling strange as though the novocaine was kicking in again. Today and all of yester... | Hi,Suggestive of Novocaine induced neurotoxicity. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from perioral numbness apparently caused by the local anesthetic Novocaine.I advise you to apply a warm compress to help increase blood flow to the affected area, gently massage the affected area, always wash your hands befo... | |
Should a fibroscan to be done for fatty liver condition?
Dear Doctor,my son is an obese and has fatty liver.This morning he did some blood test and the results are quite high in Erythrocyte sedimentation rate,gamma gt,urea acid,ldl.Should he do a fibroscan?Does it mean an inflammation?thanks DocSusan-Indonesia | Thank you for choosing HCMBased on the symptoms that you have given, it seems that your son has a liver disease. This liver disease can cause fatty liver disease.There is necrosis of the liver which causes the rise in the levels of the different enzymes. You will need to see a Doctor and may need to get a liver biopsy ... | |
What causes vomiting, diarrhea, sleepiness, lethargy and weight loss?
My 15 month old threw up once last Thursday, once last Friday, and had diarrhea once Saturday. But otherwise no symptoms. No rash, fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, nothing! But she is very cranky, crying, sleepy, sometimes lethargic. She isn t... | HI...I have gone through the details you have provided thoroughly. I will it is viral dirrhea as there is no blood in the stools and she is lethargic, meaning dehydrated at times and it started with fever - Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very d... | |
Severe lfet back pain has returned even after Chrio with PT treatments. Any suggestions
Thank You.I fell hard in a hole cut in the cement last year on 6/24/12, was treated by my MD and Chrio with PT treatments. the severe pain has returned... I was riding a bike 30 mile+ earlier this week every weekMy symptoms are se... | Dear Urgently Get done MRI Spine.Consult your Doctor/Spine surgeon.Compelete bed rest,pain killers & Neuroprotective agents(Pregabalin,etc.) | |
What could cause frequent black dots in vision, dizziness and fatigue with blacking out?
Since this morning when I woke up , every time i get up to walk somewhere, within 10 steps i begin to see black dots, feel extremely lethargic and get dizziy and I black out. Although this isn t the 1st time this has happened, it ... | Hi, Your blood pressure may be lowering to critical levels either due to medication, dehydration, hypoglycemia, or a combination of all those factors. You may also be suffering from blockages in your carotid arteries or elsewhere reducing blood flow to the brain itself. You should see a doctor for these symptoms as soo... | |
Why is LAD called the widowmaker?
why is LAD called the widowmaker? My husband had a stent put in the lad of his heart after a mild heart attack. It was said that was a widowmaker place. I was wondering about it. The blockage was in the base of the fork going into the heart which was opened when the stent was in place... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. LAD called as left anterior descending artery is one of the main arteries supplying the heart. Whenever there is blockages in its proximal part, whole of the heart area which it supplies is at risk and there is high risk of ... | |
Is Fucidin cream suggested to treat herpes infection?
I was diagnosed with genital herpes and the doctor gave me an antviral antibiotic augmentin 625 and zinase d, but he also game me fucidin cream to apply directly on the sores. I saw that fucidin is not for viral diseases only for bacterial ones..so why did he give ... | Hi, I am sorry for the health problems you are going through. Genital herpes is associated with pain, and blisters. Your doctor prescribed Zinase d for the pain, while applying fucidin cream on the blisters. Perhaps they seem to be co-infected with bacterial infection. Please send a photo to evaluate the changes myself... | |
What is the small and hard lump in the armpit?
I am a 30 year old healthy women with two children. Noticed a tiny, round, hard, movable nodule in my arm pit about a year ago. It is approximately 1.5 cm and has not changed in size since then. Asked my OBGYN Doctor and he just looked at it briefly and said it was nothin... | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having enlarged axillary lymph node giving this lump in armpit.It shows that there might be having some infection in near by area like hands, neck, mouth, axilla.There is another possibility of having sebaceous cyst as well.Nothing to worry if there is no infection, no pain ... | |
How long it takes to heal broken clavicle?
my son broke his clavicle almost 2months ago. last time we went to the hopital the doctor said there is not much healing and we should go back in 6 weeks but my son is very worried. How long should it take to heal if the bone does not seem to be in alignment | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Most clavicle fractures heal within 4 to 8 weeks.Physical therapy may help with rehabilitation.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
What causes chronic memory loss, nausea and lightheadedness?
Hello, my name is Brenda I m 55 years of age. A few months ago I was told I had a brain lesion the size of a cotton ball after an MRI. Shortly after the MRI I had a spinal tap to rule out MS. My blood proteins are extremely high and my IGG... I guess this ha... | Hello ! Thank you for your question .All your symptoms go with the diagnosis of Autonomic Neuropathy. It is a disorder affecting your autonomic system, which regulates your organs function. Your heart , blood pressure , bowel are all affected by this disorder . It is not curable, but symptoms can be treated , in order... | |
Eosinophils:11, hetrazan-100, sneezing, diet control
Sir my count of Eosinophils is 11, but the normal range is from 1-6 which i had came to know in my blood report. I had taken Hetrazen-100 for 30 days thrice times in a day. But now i am Sneezing every time. Previously i was not did,nt had this sneezing problem. Plea... | Hi Welcome to HCM A high number of eosinophils indicates allergies or parasitic infections. Sneezing might be due to some allergy. Allergy to pollen, mold, dander, or dust and may be due to viral infections like common cold, upper respiratory tract infections, nasal irritants such as dust and powders. The best way to c... | |
I suffer from depression I am in therapy and on antidepressants At times.
Sometimes I wish I was dead I suffer from depression I am in therapy and on antidepressants At times I find myself cutting myself. I have been cutting off and on since I was 15 and I m 40 now,and still I feel life is not worth living but I cant ... | Hello.welcome.You are having this depression for past 25 years which is a very long time.You must consult a psychiatrist and go for counseling sessions with him along with antidepressant treatment.Along with this treatment you must also think of improving your physical health by doing regular exercises,yoga,meditation ... | |
What are my chances of getting infected at this time?
i work in anursing home and one of the residents has big blisters all over his body while i was giving him patient care one of his blisters poped and the fluid got into my eye and all over my face and neck, and arm and clothes my work told me to take a hot shower ... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIf the patient has a history of infections such as HIV or hepatitis then you may want to be assessed.This would include blood tests to check your status.If there is not such history then it is not likely that any significant problems that may occur.I hope this helps | |
What is the hard cyst like lump on the mons pubis?
I have a developed a hard red cyst like lump on the posterior aspect of the mons pubis. I had multiple ones previously and was treated with antibiotics which cleared the problem. I noticed this one yesterday when I went to take a shower. Suddenly started my period ear... | Hello and welcome to HCM,Development of hard cyst on the posterior aspect of mons pubis is commonly due to enlargement and inflammation of Bartholins gland. Infection and inflammation of Bartholins gland causes painful swelling on the mons pubis.However, clinical is required to rule out any other possibility.The lesion... | |
What causes thinning of the gums?
my bottom teeth looks like the bottom of four teeth seems like the gums are thin where it looks like the root of the 4 teeth is coming thru my gums as if my gums are fading thin. i brush my teeth everyday. i dont have any bleeding or swelling gums or any kind of plaque. i am 42 and my... | Thanks for using health care magic.Reading the symptoms u have given ,it can a physiological recession of the gums which will cause roots of the tooth is seen.I advise u to get a complete teeth cleaning done with a dentist and get the level of recession evaluated and use mouth wash for a while .Hope this was useful for... | |
What causes fever after liposuction surgery?
My Husband had liposuction surgery Wednesday morning. He has been running a fever for the past 2 days. It comes and goes and I ve been giving him Tylenol. Fever is not real high and post op instructions read this is normal but just want to make sure if I need to call his Do... | Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that it must be some infection. I advice you to take a Complete blood count to check what is the real problem. If the CBC result is showing it as infection than you should take the antibiotics accordingly to get treated. I will be ha... | |
What causes swollen ankles?
I just noticed my outer left ankleall around the ankle bone is swollen - no injury but very swollen. , no pain. I am 54 not over weight - very fit. I only noticed due to a slight tightening feeling that came and went which caused me to take a look. Huge difference. | Hello, This can be due to the weakness of the muscles and lack of venous return. Doing ankle toe movements and ankle stability exercises will help avoid such swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Dark pigmentation on face after taking birth control pills. No improvement with skin treatments. Solution?
Hi , Doctor m 29 .. i have got some dark pigmentation on face , under eyes and by corner of the eyes .. its getting darker day by day ... i think i got these after i started taking birth control pills.. i took so... | hi,thank you for your query.dark circles are a common problem and have many causes1. stress is the most common cause2.anemia - The lack of nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balanced diet, can contribute to the discoloration of the area under the eyes.3.Any medications that cause blood vessels to dilate can cause ... | |
What causes difference in blood pressure values while taken on different hands?
I just checked my blood pressure. I normally take it on my left arm and it normally is around 104 to 110 over 68 to 76. However tonight my left arm pressure was very low at 82/62 but I don t feel bad. I took it again and it was approximate... | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that this difference between both arms is quite normal, due to the anatomical changes of the blood vessels in the arm. So, there is no reason to worry about it! Anyway, your blood pressure values are low. For this reason, I recommend having some rest and taking plenty ... | |
What do headaches and discomfort below the rib cage after an accident indicate?
I was involved in an auto accident on Jan 30th... was hit pretty hard and dragged 40 plus feet. i have no serious injuries... but have found that, even now, i'm still stiff and sore in quite a few places, and was having some mild headache... | Hello,Road accident should never underestimate and it has to be taken for investigation regardless of the nature of injuries and of course it is latter concern, soft tissue injuries always have inflammatory condition and may be caught by infection if care not being taken, it is most advisable to see the emergency room ... | |
Would a seizure cause the heart to stop?
Woods a seizure cause You heart to stop? Someone i know says her heart stops when she has a seizure. No meds are taken and supposed to have been diagnosed with epilepsy about 6 months ago. Said she went to the er last night and heart stopped 4 times but they just sent her home... | Hi, It is not the case that the heart stops during the epilepsy episode. Of course the rhythm of the heart can be changed for sometime but it cannot be stopped, it is just the assumption and not true. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
How to control hair loss?
I am suffering from hairloss from the past 3 months , can i take Evion 200 mg to stop hair loss and re growth of hair or any vitamin D supplement ? And i have hyperthroidism too for which i am taking medicines and its normal now a days . plus the problem of delayed periods | Hi,Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries,tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc. I think in your case hyperthyroidis... | |
Swelling in ankles, urine froth, CKD patient. Taking concor, rosuvs. Cholesterol, liver tests done. Causes for symptoms?
I am diagnosed as ckd patient, normal BP, creatinine between 1.8 and 2.4 fluctuating at intervals of months over a year. Recently, have swelling at the ankle joins, and urine froth since the treatme... | hi welcome to healthcaremagic with your previous medicine you may start homeopathic medicine which has good result in controlling of creatinine as well as swelling of joints wish you good health | |
Suggest remedy for constipation in an infant
My baby is 24 days. her weight is 3.9. she is not getting beast milk sufficient we are giving her NAN pro 1 she is not doing stool almost 24 hours i feel her stomach is hard should i stop giving her for some time Macalvit 2.5ml mor and night & A to Z 5 drops a day which pre... | Hi, sometimes a baby may pass stool once in 4 to 5 days, this is a normal thing and nothing needs to be done for this. There is no need to give macalvit, however you can continue a to z drops. Take care. | |
Having body pain and feverish tendency, is it serious ?
I have query regarding colon problem she is having pain at her abdomen , her motion is irregular for long time,, now she is having body pain, and feverish tendency.doctor said she is having colon related problem. is it serious | hello,looks like she is having an infection of the colon.it can be from bacterial to protozoal.i would advise you to get certain tsts done like stool examination, to find out the organism causing it. body pain can be due to the infection and fever.i would advise you to continue the treatment prescribed to you.in case t... | |
Suggest treatment for cancerous nodules behind the sternum
yes you can I have nodules that are cancerous right behind my sternum. I can not drink anything with out it being so painful. I am half way through radiation treatment. And I can t hardly drink or eat anything. It feels like a baseball is in my esophagus. I am... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. BRCA 1 positive patients tend to have multiple organ malignancy. And esophageal cancer us common.They have incurable disease. So we can offer only chemotherapy and radiotherapy. When tumour advances it starts obstruction to the food pipe. So... | |
Slipped on back. Started having severe stomach pain. Are they related?
my mother fell backwards almost a year ago. since then she has had sever stomach pains and thinks it may be somehow related. she has been to several doctors, had colonoscopy , xrays, bloodwork, checked her gall bladder etc. is it possible for the f... | Hello! Thank you for the query. It is possible that such trauma could cause severe abdominal pain. In some cases back trauma causes extraperitoneal heamatoma which can stay there for a very long time if not infected. Usually it appears around the kidneys. Usually it gives abdominal pain and back pain. Fever or burning ... | |
Suggest remedy for a polyp in the gallbladder
A doctor told me today that I needed my gallbladder removed and scheduled surgery. After doing some research I am very hesitant. I'm 35 years old and my symptoms (for two months now) are pain and cramping of my LEFT flank and occur after eating and I can no longer eat as m... | Hi,If there is a polyp in gall bladder get it removed by surgery, and endoscopic removal of gall bladder can be done. A polyp can be malignant also. However cancer of gall bladder are very uncommon yet there is a possibility. Hence removal of gall bladder with polyp inside is a better option. Proposed patient risk fact... | |
Suggest treatment for ejaculation problem
I just started having sex but I can t ejaculate. I ve heard that masturbating too much can be the problem and I haven t really masturbated for a full day. I m 16 years old and Male. What are some treatments or medication (if there is some, please list them) I could use? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, masturbate is natural instinct and that does not cause anything wrong if done in limit, no need to have any medicine, because this is not the disease, take care have a nice day. | |
How to treat heel pain while having back pain caused due to herniated disc?
Hi, I am a 51 year old lady, who has heirnated disc, I have started physio at the hospital and my back pain seems to have subsided so is not as painful, but now I have pain on the bottom of my heel/ arch, hobbling around like some old women! (... | Dear patient uou have got two conditions 1. trigger finger 2. plantar fascitis. For trigger finger you need to take tab paracetamol 500 mg thrice a day for pain relief. Do hot water fomenting with water bag. if not relieved local steroid injection is very helpful. For for plantar fascitis Do ankle stretching exercises ... | |
Suggest suitable treatment for heart disease
My 86 year old father has been just told he needs an aorta valve replacement. His test results have substantially changed in a year. He has a pacemaker and stent now. The cardiologist states he is at high risk for stroke, heart attack, kidney failture and/or pneumonia if ... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Its true that surgery at this age is very risky and death rate is very high. If the patient is not having much symptoms like shortness of breath at the moment then surgery can be deferred. Any way my personal advice is not t... | |
Stage 4 liver cancer
I need to know what to expect in the near future with someone who has stage 4 liver cancer . Chemo and other traditional treatments didnt work and now are about to start some sort of experimental medication. They are in alot of pain and has lost approx 35 libs. said to be moving around a little be... | There is almost no hope to prolong life beyond a certain period of time..without complications we can stil hope for some changes in the outlook, but if already with complications, then very difficult to say teh outcome..discuss the possibilities with th etreating doctor who knows the patient the best, so he/she will be... | |
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 ... | |
Had CBC. Eosinophils abnormal. Are they elevated?
I recently had a physical, including a CBC. Everything was in the normal range ( WBC , RBC , Hemoglobin , Lymphocytes, etc.) except for my Eosinophils. Mine were 17 (range from 0-5) and my EOS was 1.4 (range from 0.0-0.7). I m going back to my doctor in 2 weeks to do a... | Thanks for your query. An eosinophil is a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils are produced in the bone marrow and are normally found in the bloodstream and the gut lining. Common causes of high eosinophil counts are parasitic infections,asthma,hay fever & allergies to drugs & food. Though the list of causes is exhau... | |
Diagnosed with Bursa sack on the left elbow
I have been diognsed with a bursa sack on my left elbow related to bursitis - I am 64 -my mother had bursitis and suffered with it for several years and it went away on its own - my grandmother (mothers side) also had it and had teropy treatments for it which were successful... | hihope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. generally bursa are related to constant friction and they spontaneously heal if friction is avoided. if is not responding to tablet.a local aspiration and steroid injection in that bursa might cure it.nothing to wo... | |
Q. My 9 months old baby is addicted to thumb sucking. How to break the habit?
Hello doctor, My 9 months old baby boy is addicted to thumb sucking while sleeping and other time also. What to do to break the habit of thumb sucking? | Hello. The habit of thumb sucking by the babies is related to probably lack of breastfeeding, and sometimes it is seen as habitual sucking. It is reported to be due to a lack of care and insecurity are also the reasons. You can gently remove his thumb whenever you see and when he can understand, you can tell him that i... | |
Why does one have a feeling of pressure in the head during pregnancy?
hi i am 27 weeks pregnant and since the start of my pregnancy i have head pressure feeling irritable and aggitated i have been to ear nose and throat specialist but all they noticed is congestion everything i try doesnt seem to work i feel like cryi... | This is because of harmonal changes in the body. There is no specific treatment for that. All you can do is relax your self by meditation and yoga. | |
Is bleeding after looking through scope for ear infection while having rashes and fever in a child normal?
I just took my son to see the dr. after having had a rash now for five days. He also had a fever the first two days. But the dr. said he has an ear infection and when he cleaned it and then looked again with the ... | in otitis externa during examination pain and bleeding can occure not worry about it as soon ent surgeon gives him adequate medicines your son will be ok | |
Brown vaginal spotting after putting nexplannon in the arm. Reason?
hi i have had nexplannon in my arm for 6 months had brown spotting i was then given the pill injection to stop the spotting it worked i have been free from spotting for about a month but now i have noticed that when i go to the toilet and wipe i am sp... | hi.brownish or reddish irregular bleeding is common with nexplanon.cosult your doctor.she might change nexplanon patch.it seems that you are suffering from depression .do meditation and yoga.start doing morning walk. | |
How long should it take for the swelling to subside after steroid shot?
i was stung by something yesterday on my thumb. it swelled for a bit but went away. this morning it swelled back up worse and i went to the doctor and received a steriod shot and cephalexin. how long should it take for the swelling to subside? i w... | Hello,The swelling is expected to decrease in 24 to 48 hours after the steroid shot and antibiotic initiation. You can also take Ibuprofen (400 mg thrice daily) to reduce the swelling. Hope this answers your queryPlease address further questions hereRegardsDr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal | |
Trying to concieve. Advised IUI-H. Prescribed Susten. Periods delayed. Pregnant?
hi i am married for 4 yrs and trying to conceive..my doc advised me for iui-h.. i did iui-h on 12 and 14th day of my cycle and later he prescribed me with susten 300mg through vagina .. now i am late by 3 day from periods..i did a home te... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. At three days overdue, it is sometimes too early to get a positive test for pregnancy. You can wait for 3-4 more days and then repeat the urine test with an early morning sample of urine. Or get a serum beta HCG evaluation done for an early diagnosis. I hope this information has been bo... | |
Can I use Crocin and Meftal-P simultaneously to bring down my child’s fever?
Hi,my kid of 4 years is getting fever 101.8 °f I m giving her crocin 240 5ml from yesterday but fever is not getting controlled.doctor prescribed to give meftal-p 6ml for every 8 hours and crocin 240 5 ml for every 6 hours..can both be used s... | Hi, Yes, you can give simultaneously but remember fever is a symptom alone. It is not a disease. Crocin and meftal will reduce the fever only it will not cure the disease. So don't worry about the numbers. Keep the kid hydrated and comfortable. Don't exceed the recommended dose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me ... | |
Have environmental allergies, nose dripping, breathing problems. Temporary relief with medication. Permanent solution?
I was told I have allergies to things out side & I was taking allergy medicine.it helped till about 3 months ago.now my nose drips every day nothing is working! I have nose sprays ,i have done salt wa... | i give you temporary solution of medicines you can take off and on for as many number of days and as many times without any side effect but eventually you have to consult allergeologist to get allergy tests to find the cause and desensitisation therapy for permanent cure tab montair fx(combination of montelucast 10 mg ... | |
Suggest treatment for elevated heartbeat
Hello,my grandma has heart beating problem,her heart beats fast sometimes and makes her feel so bad,the doctors say that she may have to has an operating to burn it but they say she has 80% chances,they say she can use pills but need to change them always and also may doesn t h... | Hi,Welcome.Fast heart beat can be because of a many causes. The exact diagnosis depend on the ECG taken at the time when heart rate is high.If the heart beat is abnormal their are two methods to treat it. One by giving medicine throughout life and other by a procedure called EP Study and radio frequency ablation.Both c... | |
Q. Please give a correct diagnosis for bumps on scrotum and whole body itch.
Hi doctor, Initially, I had bumps on my scrotum and now I got few bumps on my penis head. I have attached the pictures for better idea. First It was told that these maybe cysts. And later it was told as Fordyce spots. Please give me correct d... | Hi. They are neither cyst nor Fordyce spots. Sexually transmitted disease can be a probability. But, for proper diagnosis I need to know the complete history that is the onset, progression and duration of lesion. Please send me the photos of lesion on the scrotum too. Only then I would be in a position to make any vali... | |
Suggest treatment for herniated disc L5/S1
I have a herniated disc L5/S1 and have been on bedrest for several weeks. My right leg and foot feel like they are asleep and have been that way for several weeks. I noticed the my knee cap and down the leg into my ankle and foot have started turning blue like bruising. | Hello,Normally, for the herniated disc lumbalgia you recommend a shorter bed rest period ranging from few days to less than a week. Then you should start physical therapy. You mention that you have been on bed rest for several weeks which is not a good thing as it may increase the risk of complications of other things ... | |
What does pain near the kidneys along with fatigue indicate?
For the last few days I have been experiencing pain on both sides of my lower back where my kidneys are located. If I am sitting or laying down the pain seems to ease up. However, when I walked my five year old to school this morning (it is only a couple of ... | Dear patient you seem.to.be suffering from mechanical.back ache. Pain that is relieved after rest usually do not arise from kidney. Fatigue may be the reason due to low hemoglobin levels and anemia. I would like to advise xray of lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out spine pathology. Complet... | |
Q. How can I ensure healing without scarring after a plica removal surgery?
Hello doctor, I had a plica removal surgery six days ago. How do I ensure a good recovery, without scarring inside the knee? How much can I and how much should I exercise in this knee, and how? | Hello. Plica is a tissue that remains behind when the knee joint is formed (from multiple small pockets). In some, it may be a very tough structure and cause rubbing when the knee bends. Once excised it will not grow back and movements will not make this worse. You are allowed to do everything as soon as the pain and s... |
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