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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 antibiotic thanks and sorry for my pore English | 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 stimulus like food or any smell of food taken. The other cause can be secondary to bacterial or viral infection called sialadinitis.If i am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to get a sialography done to rule out these two conditions.If i am your treating doctor, i would have suggested you take a antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) and after that you can get the stone removed by surgery if it is diagnosed as sialolith.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
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 voice | 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 concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
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 vasogenic edema seen right cerebellar hemisphere & mid brain. Minimal mass effect seen in the form of effacement of 4th ventricle . Features could suggest low grade brain stem glioma . Suggest MR spectroscopy | 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 got rebound restless leg (which is what I think happens when I don t take the medication on time). Before I started taking Mirapex I had restless leg, but not the feeling associated with it (the wanting to scream or cry). Now I don t think I ll ever be off of it. If I have a pinched nerve, will that be helped with Mirapex? | 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.consult our doctor before doing this.. | |
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 become confused, sleeping too much, dizzy, loses her balance, memory loss.....thank you, a very concerned mom...I didn't realize I had to pay for an answer...I don't have the money..I am on social security..sorry, I wasted your time.. | 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 severe side effects might also occur.Please consult the psychiatrist (in case she is on psychiatric medicines) regarding these side effects and consider the possibility of dose adjustment with him/her.Hope this helpsDr A Rao Kavoor | |
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 was able to adequ | |
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. Okay, please be real and clear with me on what you think about this and it's reality. | 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 to do now | 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 child is suffering from hepatitis A, there is no specific drug treatment for hepatitis A. Managing the symptoms can help your child feel better while recovering Have your child bed rest when symptoms are the worst. Do not give paracetamol to your child without consulting a doctor. Give your child fluids in the form of fruit juices or electrolyte solutions, such as Pedialyte. This helps prevent dehydration. Zifi will not work against viral infections.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
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 episodes she had bacteria e-coli. | 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 that is twice a month only 2 pegs. now doctor advised me to take hapteral 400 mg tablet twice a day with vitamin tablet for 3 months. now confused what to do pl. advise | 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. Maintain your weight at normal level, in required range of your BMI Regular exercise (e.g., brisk walk for 1/2 hr, 4-5 times a week) Maintain your blood glucose and lipid levels within the normal range. take a super B complex vitamin having 800 mg VIT E and 1000 mg VIT C take green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits Avoid junk foods like maggie,pasta,burgers,pizzas,colas etc. Avoid sweets and deep fried items. Thanks | |
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 in the rash. Original rash started after he planted holly bushes at beach house. Wore jeans. When rash worsened suddenly sun, also at beach house and had watered new holly bushes. Any ideas of etiology, treatment? | 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 your husband is allergic to and avoid it in the future. | |
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. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health.Kindly regards,Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein | |
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 advice = compians of these odd sensations 10x day - also all involved don t believe her to be trying to get attention or something of the sort... | 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, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician | |
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 her hip. what would be the reason for the hip scan? | 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 should i be concerned and get myself to accident and emergency? thanks | 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 palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holter Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any.Also your bp is slightly higher. You should monitor it & it may require medication if it continues to be high. Till than decrease the salt intake.ThanksTake care | |
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 the right side. I get shortness of breath. Not sure what s going on, please help. Thank you. | 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 was only two drops. 2. We usually do not go for emesis (vomiting) for phenol poisoning cases. Because, it is a volatile compound and causes vapors entering the lungs through the airways. 3. As it was only two drops, I do not think it may cause much trouble. If he feels short of breath contact me back, otherwise fine. 1. He should avoid re-exposure. 2. Rule out if there is some sort of suicidal ideation due to depression or anxiety and take him to a psychiatrist for physical evaluation. For further follow up consult a general practitioner online.---> | |
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, unconciousness,and some times i just fell down and all it takes place for 2 seconds and after that i will be normal i have been using tegretol 400 tablets twice and topomac 50 mg to control the seizures .but it is not controlling i have taken EEG test, CT scan and in MRI the results are Right hippocampus is smaller in size and shows increased signal intensity on T2 and FLAIR Left hippocampus is normal in size and show normal MR signals Right hippocampul= 1.18 cm3 Left hippocampul=2.25cm3 Small and hypertense Right hippocampus onT2 and FLAIR with asymmetric and mildly prominent adjacent temporal horn suggesting mesial temporal scerosis. From 1yar I were using tegretol 400mg with topomax 50 mg twice a day but there is no improvement and getting scesors. My doctor told me to make surgery .will I get any problem in future with side affects . should i go for surgery or not | 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 same as before...what is the solution doctor...... | 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 situations or is fearful of certain objects. Some therapeutic treatment methods have been found effective in curing all stages of anxiety neurosis. Cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy are the two important types of therapies administered for treatment. These therapies aim to create new thoughts in the patient’s mind, replacing the old, harmful, and damaging thoughts. Your thoughts are the first important aspects to be acted upon, and they need to be restructured during therapy. These therapeutic methods for treating anxiety are considered to be the best and safest at present for any anxiety neurosis and a number of other psychological disorders. Exposure therapy is another type of therapeutic treatment which focuses on familiarizing the patient with the anxiety triggers.Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possibleStep 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bayStep 4 - Exercise regularlyStart these and follow strictly. After 7 days please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
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 at L5- S1 level causing root indentation. Degeneration of L5-S1 disc. Cord signal normal.mild scoliosisx of lumnbar spine convexity. To left side. Mild marginal osteophytes noted in L4 & L5 vertebrae. Wat does these mean & what cvouldf best option. I asm from india, hyderabad. | 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 need to examine you in details, and also go through your MRI films to come to a conclusion. I would feel that you do not require another surgery now. The best options for you would be medical treatment with physiotherapy.I would be pleased to see you at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.I hope it helps.Please get back if you require any additional information.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,My personal URL on this website: My blog: | |
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 help.If cough still persist,you please see your doctor and do sputum examination.Mean while,avoid dusty/cold environment.I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you. | |
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 bearing so much pain in my left leg. | 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 happy to answer any further query. | |
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 is correct.my problem is after sevendays period for one day period will stop but very next day again it will start very lightly and it will cintinoues till 15 days.please advice me...... | 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. Take care. | |
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 having a gasto test to see how severe my Chron's disease is. Could I have had a heart attach. I have had a mild infarction before when I crushed my left arm and it took 2 surgeries to reconstruct my arm along with a following knee surger and back suregery. This all began in 2005. | 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 back pain it is almost a week she started to take tab .Doc suggested to take for 15 days if she'l not find any improvement then go to MRI, but there is heavy side effects.She will get relief from this medicine? or better to do MRI scan.Please suggest. | 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 been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com | |
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.weight 53 | 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 want to conceive now or not. | |
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 india? | 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 in the liver is amenable for surgical removal and c) whether the cancer has spread to any other parts of the body. There are various centers in India with excellent surgical teams which can potentially treat this patient. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further details needed. Hope the patient gets well soon. | |
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 26th she complained of stomachache. Vomitting followed . She started vomitting whatever she ate and drank. We too her to the doctor ,but was no improvement. Then we consulted another doctor next day .With his medicine vomitting stopped. But the stomachache continued. She had constipation also . She was given medicine for that too. Now her motion is clear, but stomach ache comes and goes. She still complain of stomach ache. Four days before she had rashes in her foot which is now cured. She complain that the pain is in from around the umblical code to the lower abdomen. What is her problem doctor? Is it something serious? | 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 undergoes treatment. right now doctor put injection on day 1 of periods & she gave fertyl 50mg. i just want to know how far this tablet have chances in resulting | 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 chance to get pregancy. follow your doctor's instructions, and take folic acid, multi vitamins and multi minerals tablets from now. take care. | |
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 few months or so I've been experiencing swelling in my sinus area on the left side of my nose with pressure after experiencing a headache, runny nose, burning sensation and water running eyes. I really need to know what can I do other then taking antibiotics and promethazine to resolve this miserable feeling that I have lately.. Any suggestions would help me greatly., Thanks so much!!! | 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 aggravate complaint .if any abnormality detected go to ENT surgeon for any surgical treatment .Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good health .Regards,Dr.Manish Purohit | |
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 some days and then appear again.i am 44 yr of age,weighing 82kg and 5.9" in height.im a regular exerciser having other parameters of health normal(BP,lipid profile etc)..i havent seen any doctor for this yet..please give me your expert advice as how should i treat this.thnxregards.waqarmississauga,ONCanada | 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 neuropathy.Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation.Physiotherapy exercises will also be helpful.There is no need to worry, you will be fine.Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.Wishing a good health.Take care. | |
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 even less(b) if the dog in question is vaccinated then in that case do we need a vaccination. | 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 proper antibody levels. At this time there has never been a documented case of rabies after being immunized with the rabies vaccine.Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns | |
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 your Doctor and go for regular follow up. Drink plenty of water and avoid stress. Exercise regularly. Wish you Good Health, Take Care. | |
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 village 2000 km far away from me. Please, doctor plz. | 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 be given if he has active diarrhea. Stop it if the frequency of passage of stool has come down. ORS is to be continued till the baby is passing urine normally after the diarrhea has been controlled. Neobid-oz (ofloxacin-ornidazole) contains antibiotics and should be given twice a day for 5 days. Vizylac contains bacteria that are beneficial in such cases and can be given alongwith for a few days. In any case zinc is beneficial in case of diarrhea and should be given. Overall these medicines are supposed to give the child relief.I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back with further queries if any. | |
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 different doctors and took it lightly but the problem continued.After regular trouble and no improvement he consulted ent dr. and was sent for endoscopy and after that he was found a cymptom of cancer in throat(swelling portion ).there was not visible symptoms or sign there. On Dr. s referrals he went IGIMS and after long process he was suggested for radiation . He is a High BP and Pacemaker User patient too.After 30 radiation his voice and condition became worst.Now he is taking hardly a cup of milk, liquid pulse ,or water .He is facing very difficulty in any oral intake.He speaks visperingly,says throat dried and continuously trys to spit but culd not.What can i do for him ?and how can he get comfort?Please give me your suggessions and oblige. sudhir | 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 or like ?? I have migraine also. Please advice. Thanks Rekha. | 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 MRI done to rule out any lesions in the brain. i hope my answer will help you take care. | |
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 ejaculation. I thought there would be complications with the tube my sperm goes through or the vein. Also, my second thought was a UTI, but I'm certainly unsure. I would really appreciate the help. | 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 antibiotics like Cefixime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily for 5 days .It should work for you .Ensure to drink more water.Dr.Patil. | |
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 and my eyes always make me feel like i want to sleep. | 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 concentrating may or may not be related to the blood that you are noticing.You need to consider assessment by your doctor. This would include physical examination of your mouth, heart , lungs, assessment for possible anemia (would cause fatigue).Investigations may be suggested depending on the findings.I hope this helps | |
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 came back, not as bad. This other doc put me on allegria an another allergy medicine. I stopped taking the allergy medicine, now I am getting what looks like a puss filled pimple on my leg. They hurt at times. What suggestions do you have. | 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. Lastly get the contents of the cosmetic preparation during the two events and single out the content the was there in both. This is the content to which you are allergic and avoid it for ever. I hope this advise would be helpful for you. Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back, I would be happy to solve them. Wish you a great health! | |
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! What can I do to lower that and is that indeed hight? | 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 emotional states, headaches, frequent extremely heavy periods and it has been ruining my relationship. I have been giving cerazette a chance for the last 10 months. I feel like burning those pills. Can I start Cilest (my previous pill) on the 3-4 day of my period and just abandon cerazette? Thank you for your help. | 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 health ward at hospital. Are there topical creams strong enough to arrest the P. I. without the mental side effects? | 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 can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rana Ahsan Javed | |
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.Thanks | |
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 skin with a family member who was using. That is the toxicity level enough to kill an adult correct. And if by mistake it was really only 28 ng/ml then would that be enough even for concern enough to not allow that person around the child. | 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 child, but he/she is a danger to himself/herself. He/she needs to get into a drug rehab program as soon as possible. Yes, he/she should definitely not be around your son. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician | |
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 infection since march I worry a lot lost sense of smell and have been onseveral antibioics that I am not allergic to . I am all allergic to z-pack augmenten and I am sure this is adding on to my attacks I was on xanax which did not help at all, an ent prescribed cipro and musinex which made me go out of my minde, I stoped and only use my blood pressure pill and klonopin, also I am doing nasal rinsed 2x a day and bought some holistic oil baraka that claimes to help in 8-10 weeks the chronic sinus infection, please help. Thank You so much . | 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 answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist | |
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 penis everyday. I dont feel any unussualities. No burning upon urination, no discharges, No flu like symptoms. Only the red spot under my penis glans and it bothers me a lot. Hope you can answer my query. Thanks | 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 application Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.Dr.Patil. | |
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 have to go for Ultrasound and check my ovaries, I had my Hysterectomy in 2005. One of my friend who is in India told me that she has the same symptoms and she took Metrogyl-400 with Osan-200 and she is fine now. Please help me with this. Thank You | 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 exercise or yoga. Now I am alright with little anxious now and then. But my mother (61 Years) is BP and father (63 Years) BP & Diabetic patients since 16 years. They are well with regular medication since 16 years. I do regular exercise/Yoga 20 min in the morning, took only healthy veg food, No alcoholic, Non veg, No Smoking. I am willing to change my job now to a better prospects and I have to. Till now I worked in safe Jone with less tensions. What do you suggest for me if I wanted to join a new jod as doctor. I am married with 2 kids. | 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 or diabetes the one kidney should function well for the rest of your life | |
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 it's not a allergic reaction to caffeine, I was wondering why I experienced chest pain.Thank you. | 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 MUST GET ECG DONE TO RULE OUT HEART INVOLVEMENT | |
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 what I was coughing up, but not blowing out. | 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 klebsiella.according to culture report treatment should modified.2.Second you might have simple viral infection and pain may be simple muscular as might be because excess coughing or heavy weight lift or bed sleep posture.I hope my suggestion will help you.Thanks | |
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 yesterday my lip and chin is numb and tingling. What happened? | 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 before and after massaging and rinse your mouth with warm salt water.If symptoms persist then a follow up visit is recommended to rule out nerve damage or an abscess.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
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 to help you get to the cause.Please send me the results after you have them. I will be able to help you better after the results. All the best.Hope this helps you.Dr Vignan | |
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 eating or drinking much, and has lost a substantial amount of weight(21lbs 17lbs). She seems to be in pain. She isn t playing, running around, or anything. She s being seen by drs, and has had a battery of blood tests, urine tests and cultures, and a chest X-ray. Everything has been normal and show no sign of infection! What are your thoughts? What could this be? This has been 6 full days of her suffering. What would you look for or suggest next? Thank you. Sincerely, concerned mom | 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 dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
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 sever left side back pain radiating into my left testicle, across my hip/belt line and have sever pain in my thigh area. My wife is a PT, I'm an Radiological Tech for over 30 years...any suggestions /I'm icing, wearing abrace, and can hardly walk | 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 is the most recent and most consistent. | 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 soon as possible otherwise, you could hurt yourself by passing out while trying to go downstairs, driving a vehicle, or doing something else that can cause damage to yourself or others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist | |
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. But it had both forks blocked, from what I understand. | 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 death. That's the reason why it is called as widowmaker. You mentioned one of the blockages of the fork was opened, it may be due to blockage in the other stem. That is, left circumflex may not be more than 80%, and that might be the reason why it was not opened by your cardiologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode | |
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 me fucidin?Please help i am in great pain and the swelling doesn t seem to go away. | 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. Sometimes, due to scratching or if the blisters open up, they can become co-infected with bacterial infection explaining also why he prescribed augmentin to you. I advise to come back to your doctor and gently ask to also prescribe an anti-viral cream (aciclovir cream) to apply locally. Wish fast recovery. | |
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 nothing. Should I pursue further investigations and tests on this by other doctors? If not, what could this possibly be? A bit nervous because I have read numerous forums on Lymphoma. Thank you | 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 or increasing in size.Keep local hygiene proper.Ok and take care. | |
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 has to do with my immune system are off as well. I have been experiencing extreme memory loss, Nausea, lightheadedness for years now. Lately, I have been picking up viruses and flesh eating bacterias. In 1980, I was in an auto accident and experienced head trauma which resulted in long term memory lossI. years went by and I kept telling my doctors of my lighted headedness and what strange feeling in my head and falling and daily. In 2009, after a week of testing for headaches and memory loss and they told me it was my heart. I was told it may be stress and I was given pills and referred to a psychologist. In 2007, I blacked out in my washroom and experienced a concussion. This is when my doctor decided there may be a problem. After an EGG, I was diagnosed with having epilepsy. As my symptoms worsened in 2010, I was referred to the Mayo Clinic in MN. at that time, I was told I DID NOT have epilepsy, I had Automatic Neruropthy after a week of extensive testing. Well, I lost my job and lost my insurance and was unable to go back to the Mayo Clinic for treatment. Please can someone tell me if my symptoms sound like Alzheimer’s? | 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 to have a better life quality. It has been probably caused by a wrong reaction of your immune system. The memory loss you have experiences is not a typical sign of the disease, but it can be caused by a lot of factors. I would like to know more about the lesion in your brain, found in MRI , its location and the nature . Our brain has different areas responsable for our memory. If the lesion is in an important area , it may cause memory loss. Alzheimer disease has abnormal brain atrophy non compatible to the age as a normal finding MRI scan, which you have not mentioned in your MRI results. The trauma you have had , contributes a lot to the memory loss. In my opinion Alzheimer disease is not very probable in your condition, but can also not be excluded. I recommend you to see a neuro - psychologist , have detailed cognitive examinations to determine your memory loss. Hope to have been helpful!Thank you for using HCM. Dr. Abaz Quka | |
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. Please suggest me what i should do, my consulting doctor told me that after having Hetrazen-100 for 25 days my Eosinophils count will come to normal. In my diet i am Not eating Non-Veg for more than 2 months. Please suggest me | 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 control sneezing caused by allergies is to avoid exposure to the offending allergen. To reduce your exposure, remove pets if any,from the home to eliminate animal dander, use air filtration devices to reduce pollen in the air, travel to areas with low pollen counts. When allergies are the culprit, antihistamines are the first line of therapy which you are taking. Nasal steroid sprays may be helpful in more chronic conditions. For sneezing not caused by an allergy, the problem will disappear when the underlying disorder is cured or treated. Hope i have provided the information you needed. Take care. | |
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 seem to end my life as much as I want to, so I continue to take it out on myself by cutting so that I can escape my feelings or else to feel something hoping that someday I will be able to do it right | 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 and good nutritious diet.Good luck. | |
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 and i would be ok but do you think i should see a doctor | 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 early today, not yet due. Any suggestions as to what may be going on here? | 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 could be due to a boil or folliculitis or furunculitis.Antibiotic treatment will be required in any of the above mentioned conditions.Consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
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 teeth are nice looking but i need why my teeth are starting to show thru my gums? | 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 u .Thanks and regards. | |
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 Doctor. He hasn t taken any pain medicine today. He is sore but doing good. Incisions are clean and good. No drainage. He feels very tired and complains of be hot. Do you have any suggestions or concerns? Thank you. | 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 happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease. | |
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 some skin treatment like : peel and photo facial .. but i dont really see any difference .. m all restless with this .. really had flawless skin ... plz suggest something .. and m moving to california in May .. plz help ... Muskaan | 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 circles under the eyes to darken. Because the skin under the eyes is very delicate, any increased blood flow shows through the skin.4.fatigue due to irregular sleep cycles also causes dark circlesyour problem seems to be due to usage of drugs combined with stress.i'd suggest these simple steps to treat them..you can follow these see results soon-1.eat a balanced diet and regularly2.take adequate fluids (min. 2ltrs per day) to improve circulation3.follow regular sleep cycle4.home remedies include using cucumber slices,potato skins on the eyes.you should definitely see a change in a month or so if you folow dese steps.thank you,and you can contact me for further queries | |
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 approximately the same. So I decided to take my pressure in my right arm and it was normal -104/70. I have now taken my pressure 3 timess in both arms with the same results. Should I be extremely worried about this difference? | 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 of fluids. If you are taking any antihypertensive drugs, I would recommend stopping them until your blood pressure values will be normal again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
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 headaches, and some discomfort below my lower rib cage both in front and back. Should I be concerned? I also have osteoporosis. and am thinking that is why i still feel these things. no bleeding or any broken bones. | 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 for better management and to rule out the silent features of injuries.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Husain | |
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 hyperthyroidism may be the cause. As you said you are taking treatment and it is under control.Normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day.You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood investigations may be done to find out some other internal cause. You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. You may apply mild steroid lotion like beclomethasone lotion on scalp at night. Mild herbal shampoo and almond oil may be used. Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD | |
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 treatment started. Doctor is changing medication often, some having nothing to do with any of my discomfort. I am 73 years, take morning walk and yoga for more than an hour. The medicines recently given are: concor 2.5 mg, Rosuvas 10 mg, tide 10mg., febutoz 40mg,sompraz d-40,. Test reports indicated: fasting glucose: 100.0mg, serum urea 45mg, serum creatinine . 2.40mg serum sodium 141mg. Serum potassium, 4.80meq.uric acid 4.0mg. Total cholesterol 246 mg/DL using chod pap. Triglyceride175 total cholesterol / hdl 2.9 . LDL cholesterol 136, hdl 86 mg/8 DL. Etc. No ECG, no usg or other tests conducted so far. Am I in safe Hands? | 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 prescribe by doctor to give her? | 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 the symptoms worsen meet the physician immediatelely.i hope i have answered your query.take care | |
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 scared that I will be put in the hospital with dehydration. This is the 5 th time I have had cancer. I have BRCA 1 | 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 swallowing is very difficult and painful. In this kind of patients feeding jejunostomy should be done.Another way is parenteral nutrition. In which nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are given intravenously. So better to consult your oncologist and discuss these options. You have to accept the fact. | |
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 fall to have done something? she has lost aprx. 60 lbs. and at first they thought it was gastritis but nothing is helping her. | 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 when urinating can be present as well. Such significant weight lost should be also explained with cancer. It can be stomach cancer or pancreas cancer. To have it diagnosed upper GI should be performed and abdominal CT with oral contrast. Such CT will also answer if there is any heamatoma caused by mentioned trauma. Hope this will help. Regards. | |
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 much as I used to. I'm having odd bowel movements several times a day. Sometimes its diarrhea, other times its been orange and lately its been dark green. I also have pain in my left hip that feels like its being pulled apart. I understand that this may not have anything to do with my main symptoms, but its presence came with the flank pain. I've had an Ultrasound, CT scan, blood work, and given a urine sample. The blood and urine showed nothing wrong. The CT and Ultrasound showed a small teardrop size polyp in my gallbladder and no stones. Is this doctor cut happy or should I really be concerned? | 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 factors for malignant gallbladder polyps include age greater than 60, presence of gallstones, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Polyp risk characteristics include a size greater than 6 mm, solitary, and sessile. Please attach detailed reports of CT for further suggestion as all the risk factors have to be accessed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ramesh Kumar | |
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! (Been told by physio it neves and got excises to do). Just wondered if I can get any pain relief, shouldn t take ibuprofen as I also have Crohn!My other issue is about three years ago I had my carpool tunnelling done on my right hand and at the time I had a bit of a trigger finger, last year was re referred back to consultan, long story cut short eventually gave me an injection which was great, he left a appointment for me three months later, which I cancelled because everything was ok, which was last September! Then it came back with a vengeance! I went back to Gp in December and he has now sent me to a Rumatologis but the first appointment is not till the 27th February, and I don t know what to do with the pain! Worse in the mornings as I can t even bend mid knuckle to joint knuckle doses get a bit better during day, but opening and closing hand u can see that their is something stopping it opening smoothly like the others or how it should be! Any advise would be appreciated as both issues are affect my every day life! If don t work I don t get paid! Thanks you Sara | 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 , wear soft cushion heel both sides , do hot water fomenting. If not relieved Local steroid injection gives complete relief in almost all cases.Tablet paracetamol also works for plantar fascitis. If both conditions are significantly hampering with work please consult your orthopaedic surgeon as soon as possible. | |
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 he has the surgery. He states he could go at any time or he could live for another five years without the surgery. I don't know what to do. | 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 to subject him surgery because of high risk considering his age. Although I don't have the detailed profile of the patient so you can take opinion of your real world cardiologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode | |
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 better since chemo was stopped but now has a blood clot around where chemo was admitted. I am scared it is getting close to the end but not for sure as I dont know much about this horriable disease. Please help me understand. They have not discussed her chances with the family or her yet. Does that mean that the point of survival is mute ? how long could she have left ? | 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 th best person to discuss the outcomes of the disease. | |
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, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | 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 possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
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 another CBC to see if they are still elevated. What could be the cause of this? | 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 exhaustive it is good idea to repeat the counts after 2-3 weeks before proceeding for further work up. | |
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 - what causes this bursa sack and what are my options for cure. I was given two perscriptions antibodies. All of the above concerning the bursa sack was found out when I went to the emergency center at Seaton Medical Center Emergency. | 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 worry about. hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime thanks. Take care god bless | |
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 it is a bad habit. You need not worry as most of the children grow out of this habit by themselves if left alone. | |
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 crying cos its everyday can u help me? | 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 scope..he made him bleed. My son looked like he was in such pain. Is this normal? | 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 spotting bright red pinkish blood have been for about 4 days now i am also crying all the time for no reason which is not like me at all i am worried please could you maybe give me some advice. | 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 was given the shot 5 hours ago and it is still very swollen. | 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 test its negative on 32nd day..i had never had my periods delayed not even a day till date.. should i think that i am pregnant? or is it a side effect of susten that my periods is delayed..i do have severe tail bone pain ..besides it i dnt see any symptoms either.. pls help | 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 both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
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 simultaneously | 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 know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician | |
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 water & medicine . I dont know what to do now .I also have breathing problems now too.I cant work because I am to sick. I have no life because of this . | 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 and fexofenadine 120 mg) apply neosporin h eye ointment in nose bd put sea water drops 2 drops at night in each nostril syp tossex(combination of cpm and codeine) 1/2 tsf night this will protect you fully against allergies | |
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 have the good result,what should she do? | 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 can be done on herThanks | |
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 diagnosis. Thanks. | 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 valid comment. Revert back with the answers for the above questions to a dermatologist online --> | |
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 such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in your leg veins). The fact that you say the color of the leg below the knee is blue is a sign of poor blood circulation. I would recommend you to go to ER and doctors should do Doppler ultrasound to rule out the deep vein thrombosis. Then you can go ahead and focus on the herniated disc proper treatment form the neurologist or neurosurgeon.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Edvin Selmani | |
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 blocks away), I had to stop three times for several minutes until I could bear the pain and continue home. Both sides are painful, but the left is bothering me more the last couple of days. It feels like they are made of stone. I am also having a difficult time sleeping, yet I feel exhausted all of the time. A couple of weeks ago I had a UTI, but it cleared up withing just a couple of days. | 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. Complete blood count needs to be done to check for anemia and type of anemia. Meanwhile start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day with tab ultracet twice a day for pain relief. You need to start iron supplements for anemia. If reports are abnormal please consult spine surgeon nearby your area. | |
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 swelling subside. |
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