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Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for ankle injury
I hit the front of my ankle really hard at a playground. I was sliding across one of the thugs and my legs swung into the platform on the other side. I got immediate pain and it turned red. I got home and it was swollen and bruised slightly. When I flexed my foot back it hurt and in ... | Hello,Thank you for using healthcare magic.I read your question and understood your concern.Since you can walk fine that mean that there should not be an ankle fracture so would treat that as ankle sprain.You can do 4 things RICE.Rest the leg bus using ankle brace as you are diong for at least 3 weeksIce it for the fir... | |
How to get rid of from the pain due to injury in right costo phrenic angle?
I am having pain in right costo-phrenic angle since last 3 days. I had a small injury while playing cricket 3 days back. the pain is getting worse. i have had hot fomentation, local analgesics and anti-inflamatory drugs but no effect as if yet... | Thanks for asking a question. With right cost-phrenic injury there could be several other causes of your pain. Most common would be soft tissue injury to the muscles. Treatment would be similar to what you have already been trying. In addition to the muscle injury could be increasing muscle spasms which would gradually... | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
Hello, there i am 29 yrs old and i m married for the last 3 yrs . i have consulted a doctor, she said i have a small uterus , i m not ovulating and have PCOS too . I m going through medication using fertyl 50, Duphaston, PCOD-3 for the same.please tell me , am i going through correct ... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that if this is primary sterility then you have to think something else for kids, in my opinion better try to get the final diagnosis, keep trying, because the pregnancy is more natural phenomenon and any thing c... | |
How will 'glyciphase' help in getting pregnant?
I have some ovarian cysts which causing the problem in pregnancy. My doctor has advised me for GLYCIPHASE 850 mg daily two tablets. I want to know the side effects of this and how will it help in pregnancy?age:27 yearheight: 5 feet 3 inchweight: 53kgProblem in regular pe... | Hi I think you have a PCO problem. In this condition periods become irregular. The glyciphase medicine is given to regularise the periods. It helps in some cases. Regarding side effects it can reduce the sugar levels sometimes. So you can check your fasting and post breakfast sugar levels at regular intervals. It help... | |
What causes palpitations and rise of BP during tooth extraction?
I am a 60 years old woman, weigh 62 kg, 5ft. height. I had a molar tooth extraction done on 1.9.11. The dentist gave me a second injection as the first one did not completely numb my mouth.After the second injection, I started to get a strange sensation ... | You need not worry.during extractions because of stress BP may shoot up but gradually it comes back to normal level. This is a very common phenomenon. | |
Suggest treatment to remove lump on left side of groin
I have a lump in the left side of the groin with acute pain which has resulted in swelling of the left side of the scrotum. My doctor has prescribed Droxyl 500 and altrafam but it does not seem to help. The swelling and pain remains. Can you suggest an alternative... | HiIt could be due to Obstructed inguinal hernia. Please consult your Surgeon immediately, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly. It is an Emergency. Wish you good health. Regards | |
White substance on the penile head, did not have sex or masturbation for a long term. What could be the cause?
Hi, my name is Dan, I recently stop masturbation cold turkey been going just over a month now, I exercise alot and have not had sex in the past 9 months maybe longer, I don t drink, however last night I went ... | Hi,It seems that you might be having collection of smegma on glans penis.As you did not have sex or masturbation, glans under foreskin remain uncleaned leading to collection of smegma.Nothing to worry, remove smegma by averting foreskin and clean gently.Make a habit of cleaning smegma while taking bath.Ok and take care... | |
What causes headache post alcohol consumption?
Hi, three days ago I had a big night on the alcohol and vomited the same night. Today I am still feeling terrible with a headache, feeling sick , very tired and have not eaten for three days. I have previously had Meningitis a year ago and my parents are worried I might h... | Your symptoms of alcohol hangover do not sound consistent as you present them with meningitis. If there is more information such as fever, chills, toxic looking appearance (aside from the hangover) then, perhaps more reason to worry. If you would like to consult with me 1-1, as a neurologist, I can be reached at bit.... | |
Back pain, side pain, frequent urination, low temperature. Uterus, gall bladder removed. Any ideas?
hi i have not been feeling well for about 2 weeks going on 3. startd with back pain and side pain. i have frequent urination, i have had some incontinence, burns when i have the urge and after. pain has since progressed... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms that you have described are likely to be related to a urinary tract infection. An ultrasound scan and a routine urine analysis will help in detecting the exact cause. Renal calculi also need to be ruled out. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for ... | |
Suggest treatment for high blood pressure and cold sweats
My blood pressure is 159/87 pulse is 92 breaking out into cold sweats. About 4 times today. Had appt with doctor this morning for lab. But veins weren t giving them any blood. So have to go back in morning for blood work. Is my blood pressure ok for now. Its us... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, your blood pressure is not ok. It is very high especially diastolic blood pressure (110mmhg). You are also having tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and cold sweating frequently. All these are more suggestive of hypertensive heart failure or c... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent leg pain
Dear Sir,My self Pawan Kumar Singh date of birth 20.07.1978. I was doing gym in year of september 1999. I had lifted 110 kg weifgt call bench press.I got back pain and it is converted into leg pain,I had meet a lot of docor in Gorakhpur,Lucknow KGMC,PGI,Sahara,Neera Nursing an... | Hi,From your history it seems that you are suffering from disc slip which now is pressing any nerve due to which you are getting pain at your legs also. And in medical terminology it is diagnosed as sciatica. In this condition, physiotherapy stood a good chance to relieve you from your pain. Do consult any physiotherap... | |
Have asthma, wheezing, skin problem, dryness, cracks on skin, under active thyroid. Help
Hello, I am 23 years old boy.I have asthma ( Wheezing ). The past few years ago I am suffering skin problem.I think it is a some aspect of dry skin .Because skin has following following symptom, - elastic of skin (It is a inflexib... | TGIS IS ALLERGIC WHEN ASTMA OR ALLERGIES EFFECTS LONGERTHE ALLERGY EFFECTS SKIN AND SKIN SYMPTOMPS OCCYR IT IS DRYNESS OF SKIN DUE TO MEDICINES USED FOR ASTHMA OR ASTHMA ITSELF(ALLERGY) CAN EFFECT OTHER ORGAN 'APPLY MOMETASONE AND TAKE ANTI ALLERGICS | |
What could cause burning sensation and pain radiating through the neck, spine, hip and thigh?
I have had a lum lam 2011, 5 cervical fusion with hardware 2013, 2 level fusion thoracic with hardware 2015. Most recent rfa two sides bilateral L2-3 and 3-4, with burning pain down r hip and thigh, followed with 2 facet inje... | Hi, It’s all related to your spine problem and due to nerve impingement. Consult your neurologist and get an MRI scan for further assessment. You can take analgesics like Gabapentin which is quite effective in neuropathic pain as in this case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Re... | |
Bad acne since teenage, taking tab dianette, no results, side effects such as excess hair growth, weight gain, prescribed tetrylsal. Which medicine should I take?
Hi i was wondering whether you could help me. I have had bad acne since my teenage years i was put on Dianette at the age of 14 up to around 26. i then trie... | Hello thanks for posting your query Acne is a worldwide common problem of younger age group. The treatment depends on many factors like staging of acne, frequent recurrences, family history, tolerance of medications, side effects of drugs etc. Your doctor must be right in deciding that you may have to stop dianne at th... | |
Can lopressor cause chest pain?
I was recently diagnosed with hypertension and perscribed lopressor for my meds. I am wondering if this medicine is doing more harm than good. I have experienced chest pain and tightness in my back as well. having trouble sleeping as well as lower back pains that keep me awake at night.... | Hi, Yes, it can. Metoprolol may worsen the symptoms of heart failure in some patients. Check with your doctor right away if you are having chest pain or discomfort, dilated neck veins, extreme fatigue, irregular breathing or heartbeat, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, or weight g... | |
What is the recovery period after treatment for fever and cough?
I am suffering fever and cough from last one week and underwent CBP, CUE, WIDAL and MP all the tests are normal except for Pus Cell count in CUE which is 18-20 /hpf. I am adviced to take Oflomac 400 tablets once a day..... how many days it will take befo... | Hello, I have gone through your reports as well as your question. I want to tell you that according to the reports, you seems to be having urinary tract infection. If i were your treating doctor, i would prescribe you norfloxacin 400 mg tablet 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days with paracetamol as and when fever... | |
How can a fracture in the leg be diagnosed?
after taking a fall, and twisting my foot, i have foot pain along the left underside of the left foot. the pain is most acute (quick, shooting pain) when shifting weight from my left foot. how can i tell if i have a fracture, or an injured ligament or tendon, or whatever? It... | Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor ' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From what you have described, there is a possibility that you have suffered a fracture and hence i would suggest you to take X-ray of the ankle and foot and get a consultation with an orthopedician to rule ou fracture if a... | |
What causes pain in rib cage?
Hi My son has ulcerative colitis and has been on a high dose ofPentasa for about 6 months. A month ago his consultant reduced his dose and since that time he has had left side rib pain, nausea and stomach pains. He says the rib pain is a football injuryI think this is connected with his ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Ulcerative colitis is chronic inflammatory disease of intestine. It can affect heart and lungs. So better to rule out heart and lung related diseases first for his symptoms. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out cardiac diseases. If both ar... | |
Suggest treatment for AIDS in baby
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..my daugther was ill he was having flu so a doctor told me that my son is hiv positive and he told me that i have to go to clinic and test i VE TESTED AND I WAS HIV NEGETIVE PLEASE HELP iam 21 years my son ... | Hi, there is no relation of flu and HIV. You have been given wrong information. Since, you are HIV negative so there are maximum chances that he is also HIV negative. To rule out HIV disease, you can do HIV test in child as he is 2 year old. This will clear all your doubts. Take care. | |
Tongue wiggles when not talking. What could cause this?
my spouse s tongue wiggles when he is not talking, but he is just holding his mouth open as he prepares to begin to talk. his tongue wiggles and he states, I don t feel it wiggling. what could cause this? Is it possible that his tongue is wiggling when his mouth ... | hello and welcome to HCM forum, i would like to inform you that wiggling of tongue is due to a neural cause, one of the nerves that supplies the tongue might have been affected years back,due to which your spouse has become used to it and is therefore not experiencing any problem. you have not mentioned whether his spe... | |
Itchy rash on elbows, knees, calf after eating pickle. Taking medication, no improvement. Remedy?
I have a very itchy rash that started on my elbows then knees calfs of both legs lower back and butt cheeks after eating homemade pickles made with old white vinegar that had slim growing in it, I boiled it first before a... | Hi,it seems that you are having allergy due to pickles with vinegar.Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Levo-cetyrizine or Benadryl for few days.Apply Zinc-calamine lotion on the parts.ok and take care. | |
Does prominent brain fluid indicate Down syndrome in a fetus?
Hey i want to know that what are the chances of down s syndrome in my baby as the ultrasound report at 20 weeks showed a little fullness in the left kidney and ecogenic focus of 2mm on the left ventricle of the heart and prominent brain fluid. Is it an indi... | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!These echo findings are not typical of Down syndrome. The thick neck and an abnormal distance between the thumb and index finger are the main finding in early stages of the fetal life in cases with Down syndrome. Anyway, the morphological ultras... | |
How to remove the knot and bruise on shin after getting hurt?
I tripped over a plastic crate last week and broke my little toe. I have it taped to my next toe and it seems to be getting better, but I also hit my shin and it has a bruise, of course. It also has a big knot on it. Is this something to worry about? It i... | it is common to have knot like dent on shin bone when it gets hitno need to worry it is pain full take some painkillers to manage the pain you will be fine within days don t worry i got more than 3 knots i have no problem now | |
Can intercourse causes problem in healing tooth infection?
Can i have sex with my girlfriend since she had or has an abscessed tooth, and it had an infection in it. So can we have sex now? She has been taking Antibiotics for like 6 days now. I heard i couldnt have sex because it will get worse, but is it time now? | HiThanks for your query with health care magic, as such there is no relation between the intercourse and spread of infection from the infected tooth.You can have intercourse (with precautions) pertaining to intercourse. Nothing to worry about infected tooth.Hope this is helpful | |
Suggest treatment for prostate cancer
my husband has prostate cancer psa was 330 after hormone zoladex 0 now after 4 yr not good dr want to do zomenta and casodex. he is active as in milling wood cutting fire wood walking around our 68 arcr ranch I think they are full of poo!!!! he sleeps well moves around well eats t... | Hello, Thanks for your query.The only treatment which can result in "cure" is surgery. The other options including radiation therapy are done assuming to cure the disease as there is no 100% sure shot way of knowing whether the disease has been eradicated or not. Having said that, surgery of the prostate is not an easy... | |
When I brush blood coming out from my gums, please suggest remedy for it
Hi, Actually, everyday when i brush blood is coming out from my gums, and also when i split sometimes.Due to this i cant stop bad breath coming from my mouth even i use mouthwash.I am very tensed that do i have nay disease.can u suggest me what t... | I can introduce about a toothpaste which I have been using it.It really works well. I feel that you better try to use this product instead of using other toothpaste. This is not only a toothpaste alone which can be used for multiple purpose: Ganozhi toothpaste alone contains ganoderma, the renowned super medicinal mus... | |
Should i be worried of pain across left shoulder blade radiating to chest?
I have pain across my left shoulder blade radiating though into the middle of my chest. The pain started about 3 weeks ago and is less painful at times and extremely painful at others but has never left completely. Is it something I should be ... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should definitely consult doctor and get done1. ECG2. Stress test3. 2d echo To rule out cardiac cause.Because left sided shoulder pain with chest pain is seen commonly in cardiac cause like coronary artery disease.So get done above investigations to rule out cardiac cau... | |
What causes pain in elbow while lifting anything?
I was rear-ended in my vehicle in June of this year. Since then, my right elbow has been hurting. It has become progressively worse and now it is painful to lift anything heavier than a cup of coffee. The pain is on the outside of my right elbow and is worse when I try... | Hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As you had an accident at the rear end, this might have lead to injury to the elbow as well. Taking an x-ray should help provide more inputs to the matter. Usually due to weakness of the triceps muscles there is difficulty in lifting anything as the load bearing of th... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Is there any good treatment for compressed spinal cord ?
Dear sir,my brother is 47 years old he has suffering from NERVOUS PROBLEM since from 1999. he can not walk without support,due to weekness in right leg, as per MRI test spinal cord compress left side in L4 L5 and bulge , as per 2008 MRI report bulges at L3 L4 an... | Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum, In your brother's case, if the compression is due to a Tumor, Steroids are given intravenously, followed by Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. In his case may be the discs are damaged causing them to bulge and compress the nerve roots in their vicinity causing his present symptoms. Th... | |
What does female molecular karyotype with an interstitial deletion mean?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My daughter has been diagnosed with a female molecular karyotype with an interstitial deletion of approx 10.3 megabases on the long arm of one chromosome 4 at cytogene... | Hi,Usually we analyse a genotype on the clinical background, which is missing in the query. Anyhow I will throw some highlights. The report indicates that, out of the total 23 pairs of chromosomes that we have, a small part of 4th one is missing for her. Usually we order this test when there are some abnormal facial ap... | |
How long does it take for numbness in the chin to subside after a tooth extraction?
Hi , I had a lower right wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago and I have numbness on my lip and chin on right side along with pain. I am on antibiotics and pain killer . I get tingling and itching feeling on the numb side . Can you help ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well it looks like nerve injury during wisdom tooth extraction and it is the cause for numbiness and tingling sensation.It commonly takes around a week to 10 days if the nerve injury is temporary and there is not complete dam... | |
Suggest treatment for skin infection on the arm
My husband got some type of skin infection on his left arm where a nurse would take your blood from. This Thursday will be three weeks and it doesn t seem to be getting better. When he first got it I was afraid it could be shingles since it looked a lot like the pictures... | Thanks for your query at HCMAs per your complaints it seems your partner is suffering from some resistant bacterial infection(MRSA, etc) which is common colonizer of injection sites. If it is draining yellow pus I advice you take the sample in swab and send it for gram stain microscopy & aerobic/anaerobic culture. Depe... | |
Is meladerm useful in treating melasma?
i am in india and suffering from melasma i have light brown patch on my cheek, i came to know about meladerm cream made by civant. My question is whether it is effective or not? it has Alpha Arbutin ,Tego Cosmo C,Gigawhite, Kojic Acid ,Licorice Extract,Niacinamide,Mulberry Extra... | Hello, Thanks for writing your query to us. Melasma is dark skin discoloration, which particularly occurs in women. Meladerm skin whitening cream is a natural product. This melasma treatment makes use of natural products and ingredients such as licorice extract, lemon juice extract, mulberry extract, vitamin B3 and emb... | |
27 year old having breathing problem. Prescribed with Montek LC for eosinophilia. History of asthma. ECG and blood test suggested. Should I wait?
I am 27 year old. I had breathing problem 3 months back. That time after one day i was feeling okay. it happened like this 3 or 4 months. but now i am felling the breathing ... | Hello I have gone through your complaint. It's nice that you don't have any history of asthma in the past. Taking montek LC will not cause any problem and if the cause of your breathing difficulty is due to wheeze then it will subside. You can wait and complete your medical treatment . If it doesn't subside then you ca... | |
Suggest cure for an infection near the anus
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have a corn like structure on upper side of anus and it sometimes before bleeds and now pus is oozing out but is not more painful. when it becomes hard it srtarts pain....plz help | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What lesion you are describing about your anus needs to be excised by means of a minor surgery as it is prone for repeated infection and might land you up in complications like fistula. Kindly consult Surgeon at the earliest and get it operated as it ia a perman... | |
Lower stomach hurts before passing motion. Blood in stools. Why?
Yes after using the rest room I go to wipe my self and noticed I have blood on the toilet paper. I don't have and problems or consepation. I drink a lot of water and eat nuts foe fiber. Also some times before I use the rest room my lower stomach hurts an... | Hi,You may have haemorrhoids (piles) which is one of the commonest causes of blood when passing a stool. However, you should visit your doctor to exclude anything more serious conditions of the bowel. Your doctor may want to do some blood tests and possibly a sigmoidoscopy to check out your lower bowel. | |
Suggest treatment for mild fatty liver
My SGPT is at 74 and SGOT is at 43. I am a moderate drinker. play regular shuttle badminton and am 51years. Is there any worries for these counts. 3 months earlier I did a USound and shows a mild fatty liver. I am a pure non veg. My hight is 5 ft 11 and weight is 85kg | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you have diagnosed fatty liver before three month....Here continue regular exercise as you are doing continued....Take low fat diet...Excess fried food avoided.Trans fat like junk food , meat avoided...Alcohol not taken....kept alcoholic intake very minimum...Green leafy vegetables ... | |
Will my child need surgery for ostium secundum?
Hi, may I answer your health queries? Please type your query here...my daughter 3 months old diagnosed by ostium secundum 7mm she will go by its own or she will need surgerymy doctor describe lasix with potassium syrup thats enough or notplz help | The lasix and potassium are to prevent her heart from malfunctioning due to the abnormal circulation causing stress on the heart. The defect may either stay the same and keep causing problems or may become free from symptoms over years. It is impossible to say at this stage whether she has to have surgery. I would prob... | |
What causes chunky yellow semen discharge and blue testicles?
So my sperm has yellow jelly like chunks in it I'm a healthy young married man and iv had kinda like blue balls for 8 hours so far and it has not gone away i don't think its blue balls cuz im not erected and it hurts bad please tell me multiple possibiliti... | 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.Yellow chunks if appearing occasionally need not be bothered about. Many times the part of sperm may solidify leading to such clumps and if its not a regular phe... | |
Is a CAT scan necessary after a minor concussion?
I experienced a very minor concussion on Saturday. The doctors at the ER did not even perform a CAT scan. They told me to take it easy for a few days and I have been. I have been planning to go with my friend to Universal Studios for a long time and am unsure if I have... | Hello Deborah!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I agree with the ER doctors on the fact that a CT scan would be unnecessary and would impose you to unnecessary radiation risks. As you are feeling OK, there is nothing to worry about! If you have gait disturbances, drowsiness, nausea, li... | |
Ulcer formation in posterior region, redness behind erythematous after rinsing with undiluted chlorhexidine. Medicines?
Iam 42 yrs old man, few days back i visited dentist he asked me to take chlorhexidine mouth wash without diluting in water i used it ,the next day my oral cavity is affected,in the posterior region o... | you haven't mentioned the cause for which you visited a dentist and the reason he prescribed you a mouthwash. aphthous ulcers may from due to stress , gastric disturbances or any allergy. so you will have to rule out the cause of the ulcer. you may try stopping the mouthwash though allergy to it is quite uncommon. have... | |
What causes lump on neck?
I have a lump past 8 months now... It was not painful.. But stiff... Its on the left hand side of my neck. Since last few days i realize having smaller lumps by its side and some pain in my left hand from neck to the elbow. I have had a biopsy 6 months before and could not diagnose any tumor... | welcome to Health care magic.1.The lymph node should not always be a tumor or any malignancies.2.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in any infections / inflammations and systemic diseases.3.So first identify the cause , and treat the cause , the lymph node will go by them self.4.Good you had biopsy, and sure with diagnosi... | |
How can I get pregnant after an abortion last year ?
hi doc. i want to get pregnant but i haven't. i had aborted last year with pills and than with surgery also. hi doc. i m 24 yrs old. i had aborted last year with pills because of early pregnancy after merrieg. than i also aborted in hospital because of heavy bloodin... | hi, welcome to healthcare magic . I do understand your depression..you should elaborate a little about duration and regularity of your menstrual cycles.And do you mean D&E by surgery??As of now according to your history there may be hormonal disturbance or just lack of timing of intercourse..you can try timed intercou... | |
Q. l got a sore hard lump after the removal of wisdom tooth. Is it normal?
Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth withou... | Hello. The lump is mostly a hard swelling which forms postsurgical removal of the wisdom tooth or maybe even by swollen lymph nodes due to infection. It takes a week or two for the swelling to subside. Sometimes, if the root is still inside, the infection may be remaining there causing swelling. Get an X-ray done to fi... | |
Q. What can be done for swollen labia with pain?
Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female with no children. My husband and I have been together for six years. We have no extra-marital affairs and I am 100 % sure of that. My right labia is swollen and is very painful to touch, even a slight breeze of air causes extreme ... | Hi. From the symptoms you described, it sounded like you developed Bartholin gland abscess which is an occlusion of the Bartholin gland duct and that turned to be abscess. Steroid cream is not used for treatment. You need to finish the antibiotic and continue a warm sitz bath three times a day. The abscess will get sof... | |
Bony lump on gum line, feels tender. Suggested oblique bridge. Need another check up?
Hi, I have what feels like a bony lump on the inside of my lower gum line, I thought it may be an impacted wisdom tooth but my dentist said I have my wisdom teeth and it is just the oblique bridge? Sometimes it feels tender/sore , i ... | Pimple on gums can be because of gingival abscess which can occur because of impaction of foreign objects such as tooth brush bristles or some hard food stuff on gums or can occur because of periodontal abscess which occurs because of spread of inflammation from gums to the periodontal tissues. Bump on gums can also oc... | |
What is an average time span for recovery from hep E?
Hello doctor. My father, age 63, was diagnosed with hepatitis E one month ago. We sought treatment from a renown gastroenterologist. Enzymes and other LFTs were quite high in the beginning with bilirubin of 4 one month ago. Later on, other values started coming dow... | Hello. Hepatitis E aveerage recovery time is of one month usually, but in your father case it seems just as a longer recovery time. One result is really good meanwhile, the transaminases normalization. It would be great if Protrombin Time was normal( I d'like to know the result). As for the cure I've nothing to say mor... | |
Pain in the buttocks. MRI showing disc degenerative disease. Tried steroid and neurontin. Will surgery help?
I am hving bilat lower buttock pain. Increase with lying down. Feels better when walking. I had a mri which showed a lot of dengerative disease. I am a nurse. But at the l5 level it is showing encrouchment of t... | Hi, Thank you for contacting Healthcare magic. First of all, I wish to reassure you that your pain would reduce with treatment and you won't have to live with pain. Following measures would be helpful: 1. Physiotherapy- back extension exercises, pain relief measures such as IFT/Ultrasound/traction, etc. I have seen man... | |
What causes no bowel movement in a baby?
my two months old son breast feed normal, passes urine frequently but does not passes stool regularly sometimes once or twice a week and passes gas regularly what can it be ?because he doesn´t also sleep at night but feed frequently at night too. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Passing stool once or twice a week may be normal if there is no abdominal distension, and passed stool is not very hard .Sometimes a thyroid profile may be done done to rule out hypothyroidism.Many baby sleep in day and are more awake in day.Hope this a... | |
Irritation, burning sensation, discoloration on penis head after intercourse. What could be the reason?
Hi Dr. Grief, I m a 53 year old white male who had intercourse with a new partner 4 days ago. We used a condom which I have not done in years. The condom came off at some point towards the end of our engagment. I be... | Hi...it is definitely an allergic reaction... either to the condom or to the vaginal fluids of your partner... | |
Suggest treatment for constipation and rings around anus
Hello. I have a 22 month old son that has had constipation issues since he was an infant. He is constipated and when I was changing his diaper I noticed that he has a few red rings around his anus. It looks like he may have been bleeding....not sure if it is jus... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4.... | |
What causes sore throat, stiff neck, runny nose, headaches and fever?
hi i have a 3 year old boy that has a sore throat stiff neck runny noise headaches and a small temp of 37.6 and has had tw-cephalexin syrp (2 rounds of it) and his glands in his neck r still swollan the doctor ordered blood work for white and red co... | hiclinical symptoms shows primary respiratory infectionthe glands enlarged in neck may be lyphnode (or tonsil if in the front side of the neck) which will resolved gradually as infection goesif cephalexin does not give any response,higher generation of antibiotic may be needed based on clinical condition of the patient... | |
How to overcome the feeling of jealousy?
Hi, I introduced my fiance (girl) to my friend and made her feel confident and my friends too. In the other way, she doesn't have much friends but the only two she is hanging out with are boys who are interested in her. She told me that she loves me and it is just a meeting wit... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can see your possessiveness towards her. Possessiveness is normal with everyone in the case of girl and boy friends. But nothing to worry in that aspect. In due course, you will learn how not to be jealous about these happeni... | |
What is the treatment for carpal tunnel causes severe pain?
I have carpal tunnel in left wrist having a lot of Pain this evening never had before top of arm and down thru hand to my index finger. Does that mean it is worse or what, I have not done anything out of my regular routine I just wondered, I am wearing my bra... | hi,I think you have given a good history to help you. why don't you try using hot water fermentation and later try doing some ball press. use tennis ball. try making dove on regular basis as well. try doing wall pushups in normal and diamond position. I wish you a speedy covery. if the pain persists why don't you try d... | |
52 years old suffering from osteoporosis. Had spine fracture taking biphosponates
DEAR DOCTOR TWO MONTHS AGO I HAD A COMPRESSION Th 12 SPINE FRACTURE, WHEN I FALL IN ICE. NO DISLOCATION, NO NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMES. I AM FEMALE, 52 YEARS, I HAVE OSTEOPOROSSIS ALSO- I TAKE BIPHOSPHONATES. HOW LPNG I NEED TO WEAR BRACE, W... | Hello Thanks for your query. you should first treat osteoporosis ,so bone strength is gained ,so healing is fastened .You should have good calcium & vitamin -D .you need brace for at least for 3-6 months to avoid future complication. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up querie... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen forehead after a fall
Hello doctor My 2yrs old boy fell down and his forehead is swollen., no bleeding., no vomiting. We gave him icing., It s been an hour now., he cried initially but now he s fine and asleep. But his swollen level is not reduced it looks to be same., should I take him t... | Hello. I just read through your question.I am glad that your son is OK after the fall. There's no need to worry about the swelling. It will take several days for the swelling to resolve. In fact, the swelling may even be worse tomorrow, the day after the injury, then it is today. This is also nothing to worry about. As... | |
Suggest treatment for periodontitis
Hi doctor, my teeth has been feeling weird lately and yesterday a piece of my teeth fell off between my gums and there is a hole. I've looked online and it said it Periodontitis. The only treatment for it is surgery. I am very concern now. What can i do. I don't have health insuranc... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The part of the tooth structure lost is because of the deacay, which has made the tooth weak. The periodontitis can be treated by scaling and root planing. The problems and findings what you are presenting looks like you have both tooth infection(apical periodontiti... | |
How to increase the chances of getting pregnant with tilted cervix?
Im a 25 Year Old Woman, I ve Been Pregnant In The Past, My Cervix Is A Posterior Facing Cervix, How Would I Go About Increasing Chances Of Getting Pregnant Due To The Fact My Cervix Is Not Straight Like Normal People, That My Cervix Points downward To... | hi welcome to healthcaremagic your cervix will not affect your chances of getting pregnant..may be u will have to go for caesarian section in case if there is a prolonged labour..consult a obstetrician who can guide u better | |
what for lesuride od 75 is prescribed for what??
what for lesuride od 75 is prescribed for what are its side effects what for lesuride od 75 is prescribed for what are its side effects | Thanks for using healthcaremagic. Lesuride contains the active ingredient Levosulpiride, it is an antipsychotic medication that may also be used to treat other mental health conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and weight gain. | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Hip and back pain. Reason? What should i do?
HeyI am a 17 year old girl, and i have been having pains on my hip, the vertebrate column and the shoulder blades and the muscles joining the neck and the 2 ones on the backside, literally my whole back painsIts been there for quite a whileWhat is the reason and what should... | Hi Welcome to HCM The pain you have been disturbed by are actually originating from your vertebral column most obviously as a result of you inappropriate lying posture that have caused the vertebral column straightening thus putting pressure on the spinal cord all along its ways and cause pain along the nerve distribut... | |
Suggest medication for numbness in the fingers and legs post chemotherapy
I suffer numbness of fingers and legs due to breast cancer chemotherapy and radiation. It is also painful and i have used many creams but nothing working at this moment. Done with chemo and radiation about 5 months ago. Can you please suggest a ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, chemotherapy drugs may travel along the body may cause neuropathy pain. Cisplatin, Carboplatin may cause neuropathy. You can apply Capsaicin cream, acupuncture ,warm bath ,yoga and meditation may gives relief. If symptom... | |
Why is skin covering penis?
Hi Iam 30yrs old, 5 ft 7 inches height, 65kgs of weight.My penis is getting closed by the skin. I am having a happy sex everytime, i dont have any issues in urinating also.But I am little concerned about why the skin is covering and the penis is getting closed by the skin. And I can see som... | Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Nothing to worry. Your not mentioned weather your Penile skin retractable or not?? If it is not retractable then you have to consult your doctor. Normally white layer will be there on the glans called smegma. It is formed by dead cells with Penile secretions. So nothing to worry. | |
Q. I am under SNRI for stress and experiencing low sex drive. What to do?
Hello doctor,I have a current issue that I cannot find a solution for the last five years. I suffered from anxiety a debilitating one, and after trying many SSRI, nothing worked except Effexor SNRI, which reduced the stress. Now the problem is t... | Hello. You may be aware that SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) like Effexor are good at managing anxiety, but it can cause sexual side effects in some people. As your local psychiatrists said, it is also typical for the low libido to be related to a... | |
Taking treatments for PCOD, hypothyroidism and fertility. Any solution to increase follicle size and conceive?
Hello Dr. I am married for 6 years now. I have PCOD and Hypothyroid. I am under treatment for the same and Fertility. I have undergone laproscopy recently. I am trying out IUI this month. I have taken Siphene... | HelloWelcome to HCMThe follicles as you have mentioned are slow growing. As the size is still around 13.5 it will be ideal to wait for 48hrs and see if the growth take place Only after the follicle reaches the dominant size will the egg get releasedHence please wait and check it out. If the growth is good then you can ... | |
What causes severe pain at the base of the head and nausea?
im 64 years old have high blood pressure and take medicine for it.I just came home with extreme pain at the base on my back of my head .im have nausea . I threw up it was frothy and yellow with a little bit of blood,I think iwas blood. my wife wants me to go ... | Hi, As the headache is associated with nausea and vomiting. It is better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated, you might require an MRI scan for further evaluation. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Is Tetracycline safe to be taken for sinus infection?
I have a sinus infection and have great success being treated once a year with azithromycin...tonight a doctor prescribed a a tetracycline antibiotic by the name of doxcycline. I am disheartened by the specific conditions of taking this medicine and by the precaust... | Hi and welcome in HCMI can understand your concern.There are several classes of antibiotics that might be use in sinusitis but the most preferred of them are the wide class of cephalosporines in which none of your antibiotics used belongs to.Azytromycini belongs to the class or macrolides,doxcycline belongs to tetracyc... | |
Suggest treatment for large lump on roof of mouth along with broken tooth
I ve had a broken tooth on top that s giving me pain now I have a very large lump on roof of my mouth and teeth all around broken tooth sensitive to touch I ve been taking amoxicllin for the past 3 days and seems to be getting worse. I can t get... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The swelling over the palate is because of the tooth infection. nothing to be panic, you can take metronidazole along with amoxycillin (if you are not allergic). Then the teeth has to be treated with root canal treatment. Regarding the financial issues you can go to... | |
what is the medication for sheet burns?
I have a patient that has cancer and has been on chemo. She was in the hospital and sliding back and forth on sheets she now has some severe sheet burns on her buttocks. How do I treat those burns? I am using silvadene cream and lidocaine gel ointment. What do you advise? | Thats the treatment of choice.Avoid using both together.A water or air bed will help.Periodic change in position.Leaving the sores open to air will help in faster healing. | |
What causes vibration feeling on my foot and ankle?
I am a 65 year old healthy diabetic (type 1) and recently had an episode of my foot and ankle feeling like vibrations were coming from the floor up to mid shin. I have some back problems so I took a mild muscle relaxer and the sensation stopped. Is this something I s... | helloif muscl relaxant has helped may be sciatica with unusual symptoms, methycobalamin and neurobion forte should also be added , if your doctor agrees.Diabetic neuropathy may be another cause and above medicines helpbest wishes | |
Large and white circumvallate papillae on tongue, difficulty in eating salty or sharp food. Could this be due to percocet?
my circumvallate papilla on my tonuge are very large and white. It s hard to eat anything salty or sharp, or battered. Can this be from percocet reaction / allergy? I am taking them for a week now... | hello and welcome to hcm forum, i am glad you posted your query, according to the dental history i would like to inform you that papillae over the tongue are rarely affected by a allergic reaction, during prolonged illness, it may enlarge a little but usually revert back to normal following recovery from the illness an... | |
What is the treatment for high BP and knee pain?
I am 53 years old, 5 8 and weight 285. I have high blood presure. I fell on my arms and knees. I missed a step. My shoulder and arm hurts very bad at night. I can t sleep. I had a exray and its not broken. Please tell me what I can do to help me rest at night. | Hello, I understand how you are feeling. Your BMI is >40. You have class 3 obesity, which puts you at a high risk for cardiovascular disease and is th reason for your high blood pressure. You will have to visit a physician for evaluation. You will need to do some test like Lipid profile, ECG, ECHO, Urine test. Take Tab... | |
Is Enbrel tablet the right medicine for stress and depression?
My sister has been treated with Enbrel for more than 7 years. She is going from dire depression to elation(and bizarre overspending) then she s in the depths of depression and despair. When down, she seems totally paranoid and rages at people, claiming sli... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. From the given details your sister is showing symptoms of delusions, depression, bipolar disorder and of course anxiety. Schizophrenia could be the final diagnosis. Enbrel has active ingredients of etanercept. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. Accordi... | |
What is the treatment for enlarged liver?
enlarger liver all my blood test negitive my upper area where liver is located it swelloning up more n more i got a dr who is a liver dr i call him but my ob gyn found cyts 9mm on both overies n said not what causing my liver to grow but possible cancer but i got pain tende... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Usually liver enlargement may indicate some types of hepatitis or fatty liver diseases and in most cases it doesnt require any specific treatment. If this is caused by... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes club foot and delays in development?
My son was born with clubfeet and later on showed developmental delays in everything, walking at 3, still struggling very much with talking (at 4y, 3 m), sensory problems, high pain tollerance. He is getting occupational therapy to help him achieve his goals and if one ... | Agenesis of Corpus Callosum can be detected on MRI. As MRI has already been done, Agenesis of Corpus Callosum is ruled out.Developmental delay can have many different causes, such as genetic causes (like Down Syndrome ), or complications of pregnancy and birth (like prematurity or infections). Often, however, the speci... | |
What could be the fluid mass under my left rib cage?
Just got back from ultra sound. I have a large lemon size fluid mass under my left rib cage, visible to the eye and tender. I'm a very health 44yr mother of a 3yr old, 25yr old and 23yr old....scared a bit...will they go in right away and remove or ? Help | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Fluid filled mass under rib cage on ultrasound can be due to 1. Loculated pleural effusion 2. Lung abscess 3. Abscess originating in musculoskeletal system. So better to first get done CT scan of thorax. CT scan will be more inf... | |
What causes blood in urine when diagnosed with prostate cancer?
my dad was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer over 5 years ago. He is now in a nursing home. The last week or so he has been refusing to get out of bed because he says he just doesn t feel right. They have found blood in his urine (the nurse told m... | HiSince your dad is having blood in urine and pain and as he already have a history of prostate cancer i would advice you to do a CT scan of lower abdomen, a routine urine test to found whether it is actual blood or not and a blood test for prostate specific antigen.For his pain he can take paracetamol tablet 500 mg tw... | |
What is the treatment for dizziness and sharp pain due to car accident?
Hello, recently I totalled my car by flipping it into a ditch. its been four days since and I have sharp pains in my sides and light headed dissiness. Ive also havent felt hungry in the four days following the accident. Does this send out any red ... | YES THERE ARE CHANCES OF INFLAMMATION OF BRAININJURY.BRUISE,BRAIN TRAUMA BLEEDING,SMALL CLOT AND IF THE AREA AFFECTED REPRESENTS GIT THE SYMPTOMS OF NOT FEELING HUNGARYYOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY GET HEAD SCAN TO RULE OUT ANY OF THESE TO PREVENT FUTURE COMPLICATIONS MUST SEE GP | |
My grandson occasionally spits blood after nursing and has bruising on his legs
My 2 1/2 month grandson was tested today for Von Willebrand disease after other tests did not give answers. He occasionally has some blood when he spits up after nursing and has bruising on his little arms, legs, etc. There is a five to se... | hello and thanks for writing in.For many kids with this disorder, the symptoms are so mild that they never know they have it. Those with a more severe form of the disease, need proper diagnosis and a treatment plan.seriousness of the condition depends on the severity of this disease. only a proper test result can say a... | |
What causes high BP reading on a wrist type digital BP monitor?
I never suffer from blood pressure my doctors would say my pressure is like a babys 110 over 60 etc. Today i take my blood pressure using wrist type digital and gave me a read of 153 over 105 on the left wrist, i did it again on the right side and receive... | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.You shoud not worry about this. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion .We talk about hypertension if we have mean value that exceeds 140 / 90 mmHg.A person might have high value during emotional and phys... | |
Suggest solution for rotator cuff surgery
My husband is taking Brilanta a anti-platlet medication after having a stent placed in his artery last August.He is in severe pain in his right shoulder . He has had an MRI that shows he need rotator cuff surgery .How soon will he be able to have the surgery . He. Has been tol... | helloRotator cuff surgery if indicated by a shoulder surgeon should be done earlier to prevent wasting of muscles and weakening of shoulder.Yes, since six months have elapsed since on brillianta, it can be stopped 10 days before surgery and resumed again after & days of surgery.Post stent and anti-platelet medication ... | |
Suggest treatment for recurring cold and cough with loss of appetite
Hi, I m mother of 1 yr old kid. Couple of weeks back he had cold for which i was advised to give him MOX 125 - 5mg for 5 days. After this 5 days of medication within 2 or 3 days he again caught cold and fever for which again he was prescribed medicin... | Hi, She is having acute gastroenteritis and needs plenty of liquids. She needs an antiemetic medication to reduce vomiting, and oral rehydration solutions, and other liquids in large quantities. If she is unable to consume liquids, she will get more dehydrated. It's best to take her to the emergency so that she receive... | |
What causes lower abdominal discomfort after lifting objects?
I have significant lower abdominal discomfort, and some lower back pain, after lifting a heavy object. I am having problems in moving around and it feels as if all stability has gone. I am 56 and normally enjoy excellent health. I am 6' 1" and not overwe... | may be you are alright itself.do not life heavy weights any more.do get an ultrasonography of your abdomen done as a matter of precaution | |
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... | |
What causes pain in both heels with pus cells 12-15 in urine analysis?
i am a women of 57 years old . i felt severe pain in both heals of my legs .i made urine examination ,the result is 12-15 pus cells and some epethel cells .i have a history before of some small stones and i took medication and it was alright also f... | HelloHeel pain is generally due to calcaneal spur in your age.You may need clinical correlation and X-ray of both calcaneum in lateral view.Excess pus cells in urine may indicate UTI(urinary tract infection).You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,ultrasound of abdomen.Ultrasound of abdomen is important as you... | |
What does a CRP level of 5.9 suggest in a child having mastoiditis?
My baby has been admitted for bilateral mastoiditis and her CRP level is 5.9. What does this mean? Is she septic? She is less than 2 years of age and is 25 lbs. She has been on clindamycin for 36 hours and no marked improvement. What does the CRP leve... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. CRP stands for c-reactive protein and it is increased in any case of bacterial infection or inflammation. So, it's most likely increased secondary to mastoiditis in your child. Do not worry. It doesn't need any intervention ... | |
Is diarrhea of a 3 year old a cause for concern?
My 3 yr old has had diharrea fro 13 days, the first 8 days he was going anywhere from 10-12 times a day. And the last 5 days have not been as frequent but has a mucus look to it. Should i be worried? Took him to ped doctor and they say it is a virus. Not sure if i shoul... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea - WHICH IS ALREADY ON THE RECOVERY PATH.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. There is no need to use antibiotics unless... | |
Recommend oral medicines or antibiotics to treat swollen areas on face
doctor good day. I had a motorcycle crashed last thursday evening and up to this time my left face and eye are still swollen. My lips is swollen too. I only took two capsules of co-amoxiclav. I didnt go to the hospital or doctor for consulation to ... | Hope you did not have any loss of consciousness,vomitings,fits or bleeding from the nose or ears(indicates injury to brain) at the time of accident. and if there is any difficulty in opening the mouth it would be better to rule out any facial bone fractures are present.continue with the antibiotics and Tab.Lyser - D(tw... | |
Is it to be concerned about the pain in the stomach?
i am 30 years old i am smoker past seven years but quit be four one year reason of quit i have pain in left side ribs some pain in stomach and back pain sometimes heart beating fast in 2 years regularly pain but after quilting smoke little bit relief in my regular p... | Dear I am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering In my opinion your symptoms are caused by a combination of gastritis, anxiety and fibromyalgiaYou have no reason to worry too much Contact your doctor and discuss about my opinion Best regards | |
Why doesn't swelling subside even after medication?
Hi, i just had another tooth apsis for the 2nd time, the last time was in september 2010. since last monday i have suffered server pain and was given AMOCLAN BID & GEN PAYNE but it barely helped. only on saturday i noticed after the swelling started that there was a ... | Hello.Your tooth is having infection. amoxicillne is not effective as you said. try to take higher grade antibiotics in from of either combination or alone.consult your dentist for that prescription.For cure of the condition first we have to diagnose the condition by a x-ray.if its decay or anyway affecting tooth then ... | |
In hospice for ovarian cancer, has large tumors at the base of neck, severe weakness and fatigue. Prognosis?
My mom is 83, has had ovarian cancer for 5 years - diagnosed at Stage 3C - in hospice now with large tumors at base of neck, many enlarged lymph nodes, very enlarged left breast - minimal pain, but great weakne... | Hi, She was treated for stage III C ovarian cancer 5 years back. Now I want to have some information. Was the surgery done at the time of diagnosis adequate or not. Whether she was treated with chemotherapy or not if given the chemotherapy then for how many cycles and which drug combination was used? Has she suffering ... | |
Have numbness and pain in neck, back, shoulder and headache. Had bleeding in brain that dissolved. What to do?
Hello my name is Shawn.I was involved in a accident 3months ago and I had a bleeding in the brain that dissolved on its own. Now I'm having numbness and pain in my neck,back,and shoulder.also having very bad ... | Hi and welcome to HCM. It sounds like post commotion syndrome and this is usual fater neck muscles pulling and head traumas. What is worring is that it last for 3 months already so i would do further tests includig CT head and neck and eeg. There can be nerve damage in neck area caused by muslce contusion or vessel dam... | |
What causes partial blue tongue at the back of an infant?
1 Month old baby has partial blue tongue in the back, the front of the tongue and the lips are pink and look normal. what could be causing this? Baby has no fever, no swelling, no unusual spots, eating normally, moving tongue just fine and seem to show no other... | this may be a normal phenomenon or a hemangioma . show her to your child specialist once just to clear the doubt. | |
What could negative mammogram result with prescribed needle biopsy and ultrasound mean?
I received a negative mammogram result today, what does this mean? I last one showed cysts and they did an ultra sound. Multiple cysts 3-5 mm and begnin. After this mammogram they are referring me to a breast surgeon for possible n... | Hi welcome to health care magic forum. As you correctly guess, the mamogram is negative for which it is done, means the breast cancer. Needle biopsy and other ultrasound, may be to evaluate the size of the cysts, hence to find the growth. ... | |
What causes pain from shoulder to knees when suffering from lymphnode inflammation?
17 YR OLD GIRL RETURNED FROM VAC IN fL.3WKS AGO THEN TREATED FOR SINUS INFECT.FEW DAYS LATER EXTREM ABD PAIN AND DX WITH INFLAMATION OF LYMPNOD NEAR BOWLS. sINCE THEN SHE HAS PRGRESSED TO SEVERE PAIN FROM SHOULDERS DOWN TO KNEES. KNEES... | Due to improper drainage of fluid through lymphnodes. It works like drainage of bad fluid n get replaced by good fluid. N hence swelling of lymphnodes means improper exchange of fluids or drainage of fluids so its common to have pain in ur all over body. | |
What causes stomach ache in a child?
my son who is 4 and about 38lbs. has been complaining of a stomach ache right around his navel and has thrown up several times( all liquid looking vomit). He has complained some about a headache and at one point it felt as though he had a slight fever though has been hard to tell h... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it... | |
Q. Do you see signs of ischemia in my ECG reports?
Hello doctor, Abnormal t-wave. High QRS Voltage. Abnormal Qtc. Pulse 60. Two readings were taken. Marfan syndrome present. Male 33 years old, 180 lbs, 6.1 feet tall. Chest tightness, heart palpitations, fast heartbeat, fluttering, fatigue, inverted sternum since birth... | Hi. I have gone through the ECG and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The abnormally high QRS voltage could be due to the chest wall deformity and thus the heart being closer to the chest wall than usual. Hence, the recording electrodes recording higher voltages from the heart muscle. The QT also... |
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