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Q. What is the reason for the color change of the tooth followed by a trauma?
Hello doctor, When I was 11 years old, I was knocked off my bike and cracked my front tooth in half horizontally, shortly after the dentist fixed it. Since then I have had no problems with it and had multiple x-rays to check on it. When it h... | Hello. I have been through your query and can understand your concern. Any trauma to the tooth generally has long-term consequences like tooth discoloration, etc. As you said that your tooth was fractured, it might have led to a slight injury to the pulp or even if not so, the fracture line would have been close to the... | |
Q. I find clotted blood whenever I clean my nose. What should I do?
Hello doctor,I am having clotted blood whenever I go for cleaning the nose from the last few days. After every four hours, my nose is choking. | Hello. Use Solspre nasal spray (Sodium chloride) two to three puffs every few hours. It will help keep the mucosa lubricated and avoid excessive dryness. These days due to weather change and pollution, extreme dryness occurs which causes abrasions and bleeding in the nasal mucosa. Keep yourself hydrated and wear a mask... | |
Chronic back pain, difficulty in sitting and walking for long hours, MRI shows disc dessication, annular bulge, compression in caudal. Advice?
Hi,sir I am SAILENDRA...I have back pain from 7 years and i consulted so many doctors....but pain was not reduced yet...i alredy taken the laser treatment in 2005....but there ... | Dear Mr. shailendra, Several questions first. Your age? What kind of treatments have you taken so far? Thanks, | |
What happens to the eggs produced in my ovary after the sterilization by cutting the fallopian tubes?
If i am performed sterilization by cutting the fallopian tubes , what happens to the eggs produced in my ovary(how can it go out) | it will stay in and lay more eggs there only and than get absorbed by the body there only | |
Hemoglobin level low. Stopped chemo. Survival? Will there be cardiac arrest?
My Father s hemoglobin level was 8.2 at last Drs visit. we are choosing to stop all chemo treatments and I would like to know, how long can a person survive with this level and how fast it can go down from here and what happens when it goes l... | Hemoglobin (Hgb) is the major substance in red blood cells, and its level indicates the blood's ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. Studies have shown that low hemoglobin, which may result in anemia, is more common among patients with heart failure than it is among people in the general population. As many as ... | |
What causes an enlarged liver to decrease?
hi doctor.....i have a question that i would love an answer to....i recently had an abdominal ct scan.....it showed slightly enlarged liver with everything else being normal.....my previous abdominal ct scan showed a moderatly enlarged liver...what could be the reason it got ... | Hi,The reason of enlargement maybe "a false reading in the first CT" OR "fatty liver disease" - which is reversible. In any case, the second CT showed liver is all normal now.Hope I have answered your concern. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr Tayyab Malik | |
Kidney failed, on lasix, having hallucinations. Medication to be stopped? Can increase melatonin dosage?
A elderly female is starting to have kidney failure, is hallucinations a symptom of later stage of failure or is there something else going on? she is on Lasix, should that be discontinued? also she takes potassi... | Hi, the effects of restlessness, anxiousness, confusion, and hallucinations are due to the disease, but not due to the drugs. As she is very serius, she requires frequent dialysis, to get the relief. Thank you. | |
Irregular period after taking contraceptive pill
my girlfriend ended her period on the 10th february and we had unprotected sex on the 14th , within 24 hours she had the emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill). She started bleeding within 8 days after. Now its the 8th of march and she has started feeling nau... | hi welcome to healthcaremagic as you told that your gf had taken I pill within 24 hours of unprotected sex. although she get periods after 8 days after taking ipil. means she had not got pregnant. now want to tell you that I pill is not safe drug as you use as pipermint. it surely can make changes in hormonal level and... | |
Suggest remedy for muscle spasm behind the shoulder blade
i have had sholder pain for a yr went to the dr she said i have artitis in my neck and put me on pain meds and muscle relaxer but yesterday i got a muscle spasm right behind my sholder blade and it is still hitting me every time i breath in it hurts bad | hihope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern.. u seem to have strained ur soft tissues like muscle behind ur neck . thats y d muscle is in spasm.u need to get an xray or mri done to rule out nerve compression causing pain in neck. take rest analgesics and anti... | |
What causes abdominal and pelvic pain during pregnancy?
I m officially pregnant. I took a regnancy test last weekend and turned out positive. My last period began on 1/31/14. I have been having cramps and sometimes when I sneeze I get a sharp pain in my lower abdomen , above the pelvic area. Is that something I should... | Hi.It is 2016, and I am sure you already have your precious baby in your arms. But either way, some cramps are normal during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester as your baby grows. So do not worry, but I am sure you already know that.Best wishes. | |
Q. Taking medicines for bipolar disorder, but unable to sleep. Is there any suggestions?
Hello doctor, I am having bipolar disorder, on lithosun 1200mg, fluoxetine 20mg for the last 1 year. Working night shift since last month. Unable to maintain proper sleep. Please guide me. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq. Fluoxetine is not the kind of medication that needs to be taken for straight one year in bipolar disorder except in some rare cases. Problem with sleep may indicate towards relapse of mania or mixed episode. At this moment you need to talk to a psychiatrist either online or... | |
Q. A 5 mm file was left behind during root canal. Will it cause any problem?
Hi doctor, Yesterday, I underwent a root canal treatment and almost 5 mm file was left behind. Will it cause any problem? | Hi. How are you doing? The file is completely sealing the root canal till the working length (the exact length of the canal till which the root canal is done). So, it is not a problem. I hope the doctor had cleaned and shaped the canal, and the file was sterile before the breakage of the file. And trust your dentist, i... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain and swelling in right knee
My right knee all the way down to my ankle will swell to twice the size of my other leg. Behind my knee is swollen like a tennis ball sticking out blood vessels have showed up everywhere. It feels like it has fever and is very painful.I went to ER and they s... | Dear user,Firstly to control your pain, while you get further investigations. There are a couple of things that will help1. Regular pain killers. Start with regular over the counter Paracetamol ( if you are not allergic or have liver problems). You can add on stronger pain kilkers like Diclofenac(make sure you get a pr... | |
Suggest treatment for severe hair loss
Hi, I am suffering from hair loss from the past six years. Before that I dont know what it is, but now I am suffering a lot. I have lost 50% of my hair. Even I used to take head bath daily. I have tried some oils like indulekha etc. But nothing works out. Now I am using Vatika ha... | Hi,I do not know your gender. You seem to have telogen effluvium. The causes may be multiple..like thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia,stress,tension,worries,dandruff,sleeplessness...etcKindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.I would suggest...-treatmen... | |
What causes persistent cough in 18 months old?
Hi doctor . My son who is 18 months old started cough three weeks before . In between he ws feverish which has subsided when gvn parcetamol syrup .. While cough we used to give t minic syrup ...we hve visited four times dr in between where last she adv us to gve levolin s... | Thanks for the query.I would like to know is there any history of asthma in the family?Eczema in child?Repeated cough may be due to hyperresponsive airway.Avoid dust, pollens.Continue the treatment.Keep a dairy of symptoms to rule out asthma.Hope i helped you. | |
What is the treatment for vomiting and fever in a child?
Hi, our 9 month old baby boy had a 39.5 fever yesterday and was crying uncontrollably. He vomited up his dinner and we took him immediately to A&E where they took a urine sample using a pad and determined he may have a urine infection. His fever came down after ... | Hello,If there is no fever, baby is active and feeding well then there is nothing to worry. Continue the antibiotics and other medicines which your doctor prescribed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad | |
Suggest treatment for pain in the ankle
I fell yesterday and now my foot feels like it needs to crack, kind of like it s stiff or stuck. I can walk but it hurts mostly on the inside top area. No bruising or swelling. Could I have dislocated something? It hurts near that bone on the inside near my ankle. | Hello, An x-ray is always good on a safer side to rule out any bony Injury. Looks like by history is a ankle sprain. But x-ray can reveal more details. First of all immobilizing the ankle in the crepe bandage or ankle brace will be good. Doing icing or hot water fermentation will be good for pain relief. In case x-ray... | |
Suggest treatment to reduce hair fall quickly
Hi I'm 16 years old. I have lot of hair fall since last 15 days. Every time I put my hand in hair, there must be some hair and this hair fall is increasing day by day.I'm really worried. Most importantly I'm having my school carnival on this Friday. So could you please tel... | Hi,It may be telogen effluvium which is common disease of hair fall. There may be some cause like...tension,anxiety,fever,any internal disease, thyroid dysfunction anaemia,nutritional deficiencies ...etc may be responsible. There is no drug which controls hair fall in 7 days. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect d... | |
Q. Due to breakage of condom, I am afraid of HIV. What to do?
Hi doctor, Before two days, I had sex with a sex worker for the first time. I used a condom for the sex. But my condom got broken. I did not see it for a few minutes. Now I am afraid of any sexual problem that can come in the future like HIV. I am totally u... | Hi. Yes, there is a chance of HIV transmission with unprotected sex. But the risk is just one in 300. In other terms, it is only 0.3 %. The risk could be less if there were no mucosal lesions for you and your sexual partner. Regarding other infections, the risk is there. But most of them are treatable. I will request y... | |
Suggest treatment for vertebrae collapse
Hi, my father is 85 years old and has had a partial collapse of D12 vertebrae. This is causing a lot of back pain and he is not able to get up from bed. This happened in last one week and prior to this he could walk with support. Any remedy suggested please? | Hi, If the collapse is less than 40 % ,with no neurological involvement then conservative treatment with complete rest ( with change of positon every 2 hourly / air bed) is the treatment.But if the collapse is more than 40% and if there is neurological involvement and if If your father is medically fit with no other c... | |
Q. I am fatigued and have extreme mood swings. Is it due to my thyroid levels?
Hello doctor, For the past six months, I was severely fatigued and had unstable mood swings. At my regular check up, I found out my T4 levels are borderline. I think T3 is normal, but not optimal. Here are the levels: TSH 1.73 (0.45 to 4.5)... | Hello. I just read your query and understand your concerns. Hope you find my advice of some benefit. Good luck. For more information consult an endocrinologist online --> | |
What can be the reason for sudden fluctuation in creatine level?
Dear sir, My husband is Type 1 diabetic for the past 15 years and nephorotic for the past 3 years, he is 36 years old now. He is supposed to take ACE inhibitors for the proteinuria. But his body is reactive to ACE inhibitors. So he is not taking any of t... | Hello, If the functioning of your kidneys is interrupted or impaired by any condition, it can cause your creatinine levels to go high. Some of the most common causes of chronic kidney diseases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist | |
What causes white spots in stools,vomiting and nausea?
I recently woke in the middle of the night to symptoms that I thought were a heart attack. I took an OTC prilosec and the feelings subsided. Woke the next morning to nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and smell and then after about 4 hours of that agony the... | Is your stool very sticky or have strong odor. Probably white spots you are describing is mucus plug which is secreted by colon. It's quite common to have and not really a matter of worry. You can take tab Albendazole 400 bedtime once for deworming the bowels. | |
Is falling backward on lower thoracic vertebrae a cause for concern?
My 5 year old was trying to reach something on the top of her bookshelf and fell backward hitting her lower thoracic or upper lumbar vertebrae on her bed frame. It looks like most of the impact was to her spine. She is able to move fine but I am wond... | Hi! How hard and how high was the fall? Is she still in pain? if you say she is moving fine then you can just observe her for now.You can apply ice on the area and give her medicine for the pain such as Paracetamol. Try to look at the area to check for bruises or cuts. You can touch it gently to see if there's a bump o... | |
How can infection in appendix be treated?
hi I was just wondering I have very bad pain on the right side where my appendix sits so I went to the doctor they drew blood and said that I have an infection. they did sonar and the appendix looks fine but I keep vommiting! can it be the beginning or what should I do I got m... | Hello.Although Ultrasound does not show signs of appendicitis, your syndrome may be the beginning of acute appendicitis.If appendicitis is confirmed, the treatment is surgery(but with minimal incision s and only 48-72 hours of hospitalization).Another possible diagnosis is intestinal infection, in that case the treatm... | |
What are the lumps on my breast after tearing kidney wall?
Hi i am 24 I had a wreck when I was 19 an I tore my kidney wall, I have had leakage out of my belly button since then but it has jus now recently become really bad I hurt in my stomach an back an My stomach has gotten bigger an feels full of fluid I also have ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lump in your breast. Your kidney disease and stomach problems has no relation with your breast lump. Your breast lump can be due to fibroadenoma, fibrocystic disease, fibroadenosis or rarely breast cancer. Chances of cancer is very rar... | |
Should the child get a new spectacle if number has a small increase?
My 9-year old son s specs number in 2013 was: SPH: OD -2.25 CYL: -2.00 Axis: 003 and OS: SPH: -2.25 CYL: -1.50 Axis: 005. In 2014 it is: OD: SPM: -3.00 CYL: -1.75 Axis: 005 and OS: -2.75 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 005. The Opthalmic Dr said it was a small incr... | Thanks for putting up your query at HealthCareMagic. You should get new glasses for your son if it is not too difficult for you. Although a child's eyes can accomodate for small changes in power, it creates unnecessary taxation on the eyes which can increase the problem further.I hope that helps. Feel free to revert ba... | |
Severe pain from neck to chest, breathing issues, no improvement with medicines. Remedial measures?
Hello, this is with respect to my wife health. My wife has been facing severe pain starting from left side of her neck till left lower part of the chest. She faces breathing issues too. We have been consulting different... | Hello, Welcome to health care magic forum, CT scan report showed some imbalance in C4-C5, and all problems are due to that. so, consult to near by orthopedic surgeon, he will guide according to problem, like some medicine, physiotherapy, cervical belt, etc. For more inquiry you may contact on “subhashponkiya@gmail.com”... | |
What to do for lump and bruise near knee?
While sleeping two days ago, I discovered a small lump on my left leg just above the knee and on the inside of the leg; then I forgot it. This morning upon rising a felt a slight tingling in the leg. Upon examination, I also discovered a small bruise at the knee, about 1inch b... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You have not mentioned if there was any history of trauma to the area. Presuming that there is no history of trauma, and you are not under any medications like aspirin, if I were your treating doctor, after clinically examining you in detail, I would go for some i... | |
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... | |
Having SLE disease. Blood count increasing but RBC level stable. Platelets, WBC nil. Suggestions?
Hi My wife is having SLE deaseas doctors has given her all types of medicine...from last one month she is going through this treament.. doctors has tested her daily basis imunoglulin has given five dose.. once plasma fras... | Dear Rahim001, I can understand your concern. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which one's own antibodies react against one's body, affecting many body organs, including the bone marrow. This may cause several blood cell types to be depleted, and it explains the "nil" WBC and platelets. Having said that, it's curious th... | |
How to get rid of red bumps on face?
Hello for the last maybe 2 weeks i have noticed 2 to 3 tiny red bumps on my face below my right eye they do not burn or itch but are visible and red. i tried hydrocortisone and it helped make the redness lighter in color but its not completely healing the problem | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understamding your concern. As per your query you have tiny red bumps on face which could be due to allergic reaction to certain allergen , due to stress , change in hormone levels. Need not to worry about it. You should use anti inflammatory creams on these bumps. Wash face with clindamycin gel... | |
Acne, sensitive skin, Applied prescribed cream, allergy on face, swelling, itching, redness, dryness, pain on face, open pore. Cure for scars and open pores?
Hi, I have acne on my skin. I took homeopathic medicines. Acne is still there. Now i have consulted with Allopathic doctor. My skin is very very sensitive. She g... | Acne is normally in oily skin Sto taking Greesy and oily food no use of creams oils on face and body no musterd coconut walnut groundnut almonds and soya use olive for cooking and application if need Take doxi 100 mg bd for 3 week Apply clindamycin gel on face morning evening apply retinoic acid at night and swich off ... | |
Is the semen analysis normal?
We have been trying for a baby for the last two years and not yet got success. My semen analysis report as follows: Rapid Progressive 0%Forward Progressive 10% Slow Progressive 76% Non Progressive 14% --------------------------------------- Sperm Morphology-------------------------------... | Hai,Your semen analysis report says some abnormalities towards infertility. total sperm count and parameters also to be considered. regarding your report: rapid and forward progressive forms should be more 50%(10% in your report).your slow progressive should be less than 20 to 30%(76% in your report)and sperm morphol... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
Suggest remedy for weakness in heart,low pulse rate,fluctuating BP and anxiety
Need diagnosis...drinking lots of water/gatorade but staying dehydrated. get cold chills. feel very weak. heart feels weak. pulse staying about 75-80. BP fluctuates. normal most of the time. but anxiety triggers spikes very easily. just hav... | Firstly get your all the blood investigations get done.Get your 2d echo and ecg done.there are many reasons for weakness apart from heart problems.Asses your sugar levels,do you urinate frequently?? | |
What medication is suggested for small itchy rash on sides of the penis?
My boyfriend has a small itchy rash with moisture on the side of his penis. We bought an anti fungal cream he s been applying for about 6 days now, but not much improvement. We did this because I ve had the same extreme itching, burning and white... | Hi,It seems that there might be having spreading of fungal infection to your partner through sex and close contact of genitals.Both partners should go for oral and local anti-fungal treatment.Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airty.Avoid sex for some time.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for rhinitis
I am taking mgp fluticasone and I need to know if I can take an antihistamine because I have headache stopped up sinuses in my cheeks. also my nose is running and seems to be constant I just need a simple fix. I have been diagnosed with rhinitis. | Hello,Welcome to HCM,I went through your history and symptoms and understand your concern,Were I am your treating doctor, looking at your symptom severity, I would suggest you intranasal corticosteroid sprays for 1-2 weeks and montelukast for 2-4 weeks. Once your symptoms are well controlled, I would change over to mon... | |
Is swallowing 3 ounces of pure, undiluted bleach by a child serious?
My 6 y/o 60 lb son swallowed approximately 3 ounces of pure, undulated bleach. He did not vomit. He drank water and ate a piece of bread. He then ate dinner and appeared to be fine, although he was aggressively mean to his little sister roughly 4 hou... | Hi...I have just read your question. I suggest you take him to the emergency room or his pediatrician immediately. Please do not give him anything to eat or drink till then. This is a medical emergency.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What are the symptoms of hematoma?
Hello - almost two weeks ago (it will be two weeks on Sunday) I banged my head (temple area) into the sharp corner of a coffee table and almost immediately had what you would call a goose egg. I started the process of icing it. The swelling went down, and about 12 hours later there w... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.You might have had a scalp swelling after your injury which caused the goose egg appearance. This can happen when there is slight injury and bleeding in to the skin. This injury is restricted to the scalp and does not cause any bleeding in the brain. If there is worsening pain, dizziness, vomit... | |
Suggest remedy for fluttering on side of rib cage
I have had fluttering on my right side under my rib cage, its as though there is something moving. This has been going on for quite some time and no Dr. can figure it out. I have had ultra sounds, colonoscopy etc. This is becoming very irratating as I have no answers. ... | There are various resion for fluttering for one side rib cage. It can be heart issues like murmuring, or vitamin b deficiency and muscle twitching, it can also be due to abdominal organ issues or after having fall on rib side Now here you have already done ultrasound and colonoscopy and I hope the report is normal so y... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
What causes persistent stomach pain with nausea?
My aunt met with an accident on 24 nov 2010 and got a fracture on her left side hipbone. a rod has been placed on the left side through an operation on 25th nov 2010 and the following medicines were given post operation: Ultracet, livogin Z, Citzine10 and Veloz D. she h... | Hi. Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. I am pleased to answer your query. From the details you have given, I understand that your aunt was hospitalised and treated for fracture hipbone. It is likely that the stomach ache and intractable vomiting that she experiences now, are due to gastritis, probably induced by pain... | |
Can acupressure help treating hand tremmors ( from taking lithium for 20 yrs) and to stop consciousness thinking at bed time?
I've been taking Lithium for 20 years and have developed hand tremmors. I cannot take any other medication for my condition. Can I stop the tremors with acupressure?I take Seroquel when I go ... | Hello,Thanks for asking to HCM.I had gone through the case and found that acupressure is for nerve stimulation.You can take acupressure ,it is not harmful.But for thinking process and insomnia go for psychological counseling and meditation with chakra chanting. It will really helpful for you. It stimulate all the plexu... | |
What is the treatment for a shoulder pain?
I have developed pain in my left shoulder. The best way to describe the pain would be to compare it to the sensation of a tens unit. I have tried ice, heat, exercise, message therapy and chiropractic adjustments over the past six weeks. Not pleased with results. Any suggesti... | Hello, You need to know what the problem is before you can get the correct treatment. Consider a trip to your GP and if they cannot determine the cause then you may need to see an orthopedic doctor.Physical therapy may helpRegards | |
What causes pain in abdomen under ribs?
Hello. I feel extreme pain in my abdomen just under the rib towards the left of my body. i could describe this pain as A heavy amount of pressure In abdomen a twisting wrenching feeling in the gut. As well my food seems to take much longer to digest, My stool is always in a muco... | welcome to Health care magic.1.It seems like you need a medical care as soon as possible.2.30-35 times passing stools is not at all normal.3.you are giving a history of 3 years ( hope you are on some medication)4.If you are my patin t i would ask for a stool sample ( to rule out any parasite or presence of any bleed ).... | |
Suggest remedy for pain in lumbar region
Hello I am 40 years old. I am 5 ft 8, 150 pounds. I have a Chiari Malformation (without syrinx) and degenerative disc disease. Also herniated discs at C5/6 and Thoracic spine as well. i have been in horrible pain for 4 weeks. Had an MRI which noted small disc herniations at LS ... | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The pain in the lumbar region can be caused by sciatica pain.The treatment consists in conservative treatment or surgery. I suggest to try with painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises. If the symptom... | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain
Hi I m just wondering what it could be I ve been feeling tired for the last week or so but have at least 6-8 hours sleep I have lower back pain on and off and depending on what I eat end up bring it back up and also my boobs are feeling a bit tender..? Could it just be a bug..?? | As you are suffering from chronic lowe back pain, I would like to advise you x ray lumbo sacral spina ap / lat to rule out any pathology like spondylosis, spondylolysthesis, or etc.Then consult your orthopedic surgeon for forther chek up.Meanwhile you can take pain killer and muscle relaxant.Get well soon... | |
Will lisinopril hctz help in reducing swelling in feet and ankles?
I have been taking diltiazem 240 for hypertension and irregular heartbeat. I had severe swelling in my feet and ankles. My family doctor lowered the dosage to 120 but I still have the swelling. Will lisinopril hctz 20-25 help the problem. Thanks lance | Hello, As in Hypertension, there is sometimes a symptom of swelling of ankles and feet. The physician can help with the symptomatic therapy with the help of medications. But then, we have to understand that there might be other ways to work with like exercise. As the swelling of the feet and ankles are indicative of ca... | |
What causes swelling of the face and loss of facial hair after the dental implants?
My 40 year old husband went through jaw surgery twice in the past 10 months. He had all of his teeth removed, top and bottom, due to a tumor , benign, found in the lower left mandible causing his teeth to rot and no bone left to hold t... | Hello!Thank you for posting here.This can be due to stress from the surgeries he went through.Implants do not have any impact on facial hair and he can safely get them done.Go for a stress free life style.Have foods rich in anti-oxidants like beans and berries.Quit alcohol and tobacco completely.Tobacco can also affect... | |
What causes sudden rise in liver enzymes?
Sudden increase in ALT 1400 and AST 830 (no viral/autoimmune Hepatitis)Non smoker, non drinker, non drug user (prescription or street)5 new allergies within 4 monthsGallbladder removed (abnormal HIDA Scan)ConstipationFlank Pain (left constant, right occasional)Recurrent Kidney... | Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concern.Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, Dru... | |
What causes sudden dizziness and shortness of breath after wisdom tooth removal?
Wisdom teeth removed yesterday. Fine untill short while ago. Sudden dizzyness and shortness of breath. Had to lie down. Feel some what better now. Taking amoxicyllen, tylenol with codene, and ibuprophen. Did have a full day out doing norm... | HiThank you for your query with HCM, it would have better if you had mentioned when did you fell dizziness after the surgery or one day after surgery 'coz if it is after surgery, then it could be of less bloc supply to brain due to chair position for a long time which called as syncope which will come back within mins ... | |
What causes chest conjustion and cough?
I have been feeling tired and headache for about 4 days. I starting to feel congested, when I take a deep breath, I start coughing. The last two nights I have woke up with upper back pain ans feeling breathless...I am 61 yrs old healthy...I take thyroid replacement meds but that... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that you may have an upper respiratory tract viral infection (common cold or flu). This would present fever, congestion, fatigue, headache.Treatment would consist of : rest, fluids, decongestants and cough medication.Decongestants can be oral or topically applied to t... | |
pain pooping during period
I have severe pain while pooping during my period, but no other time. I am not sure why. I also have really heavy periods and bad cramps. 18 years old. | I also have this problem. You described me perfectly. I'm 23 and have always had this happen. Sometimes I truly hate being a girl. Lol! | |
Suggest treatment for hair loss and thinning
I recently moved to Orlando, FL. I am African-American female. Ive always had long thick wonderful hair until I moved her last April. My hair seems very thin and hard. It sheds alot. I am very worried. Last week I went back home to Memphis TN and had the damaged hair cut of... | Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are ... | |
What causes stomach gas in an infant?
Hi, My 1 year old son is having gastric problem from the last 2 days. The gas goes with loud sound also. And from the last 2 days his appetite is very low, not eating properly. But doesnt seem to have any stomach ache. What can be done to cure his gastic problem? | hi... first of all let me tell u...all babies pass gas because they swallow air more than adults during feeding.i am more interested in knowing whether there is any change in his stool frequency and nature( more softer or harder than before) . if there is no change in stool , no abdominal distension, no vomiting, then ... | |
Diagnosed with Multifocal Artrial Trachcardia, nausea, burning from liver to chest, liver leisons
I recently was diagnosed with Multifocal Artrial Trachcardia. I was put on Diltiazem 240mg er and Lisinipril 10 mg and Lipitor 10 mg. On 8-14-2013. I in the last month have had serious nausea and burning from my liver up ... | HIThank for asking to HCMBurning sensation near right coastal area indicates many pathologies but you said that the MRI and CT has detected some lesions, the exact nature of these lesions not stated here, your symptoms and the suspicious pathologies does not correlated, other serology test are require to confirm the di... | |
Suggest remedy for swelling in palms and fingers due to contact with rodenticide
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Good afternoon Doctor. I touched a rodenticide in the last two days whereby i sprayed it on top of a food with my hands. A day later i noticed my palms and f... | cold can help with swell, if you`re not allergic, NSAID like ibuprofen, naproxen can help, and antihistamine (loratadine) but cold is a very good option to begin. | |
How to get rid of lump on right middle finger?
I have a lump of skin on my right middle finger, in the corner of my nail under my cuticle. At least I think it's skin, it could be a wart, that's what I always got told. It's been there for a few years now, it has never bothered me or seem to get infected. It does bleed ... | HI,Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your painful lump of skin on rt middle finger, which you thoght it to be a wart , and was there for few yrs,which hurts with deep removal attempts.1-I am happy that you are serious to know why this painful warty swelling on the rt middle finger in the corner of the nail is ble... | |
Hay fever, sneezing, burning sensation on skin, watery eyes, itchy and sore. Treatment?
Hi, I ve recently started suffering from hay fever (for a few months now) I m not too fussed with all the sneezing and that, it s just my eyes really suffer! It was mainly my right but now it s my left as well and is constantly get... | YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND ALLERGIC EYE DISEASE YOU CAN TAKE MONTAIR FX (CIPLA)TWICE A DAY APPLY NEOSPORIN H EY OINTMENT INSIDE NOSE PUT CHROMAL FORTE EYE DROPS 2 DROPS THRICE A DAY GET THE ALLERGY TESTS DONE AND GO FOR SUBLINGUAL LOW DOSE IMMUNOTHERAPY | |
What might be the hard lump which was popped overnight and sore to touch and has a history of fuse vertebrae in neck?
Have a friend who woke has a hard marble size lump under skin at base of skull.Popped up overnite. Is sore to touch and hurts when she turns head. No other symptoms. General good health. 51 yrs old. Wa... | hi, sudden lump behind neck with pain is suggestive of an infection like an abcess. If he has no signs of toxicity like fever, he can wait till it resolves. he can use hot fomentation for pain relief and also drugs like brufen. if it wont make a pus point in 4-5 days, consult a physician. Hope this helped. | |
What causes nasal block and loss of appetite?
Hello doctor, my child is 4years 6 months old.She has nasal block, snoring and decreased appetite. Recently it is diagnosed that she has enlarged adenoids.We have consulted a pediatric ENT surgeon. Is there any possibilities that because of this problem they get temper tan... | Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic.Thank you for your question.Yes, usually toddlers get cranky and throw temper tantrums whenever they feel uncomfortable. Your child is more likely to be irritable due to lack of sleep and hunger. If I was your child's treating doctor i would have given medicines for symptomatic relief such... | |
What does this heart scan report indicate?
Greetings - I had a heart scan the other day and got some bad results. My overall calcium score was 544.01. When I talked with my Family Physician, I didn t ask a question that I now have. I was kind of in shock at the time to find out I was in the 78th percentile based on ME... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Your details are not correct. Are you talking about %age blockage of coronary arteries or calcium score? Both have different values. Please scan your report and send it to me or call me on my no 9811680903.Hope I have answered ... | |
What is the cure for asthma?
hi folks, is there any cure for asthma? | ASTHMA IS A CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF AIRWAYS. IT DEPENDS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFESTYLE. ASTHMA IS A CONTROLLABLE DISEASE WITH REGULAR USE OF INHALED CIRTICOSTEROIDS. BY MEANS OF BRONCHOPROVOCATION TEST IT CAN BE SAID THAT YOUR ASTHMA IS CURED. BUT PRACTICALLY IT IS QUIET IMPOSSIBLE AS ASTHMA HAS A GENETIC LINK ALSO A... | |
Diagnosed of stomach, liver problem. Done Sonography. Prescribed with Livfit tablet. Follow prescription or alternate treatment?
i was advised to take livfit tablet for one month as my doctor found some problem in sonography of the liver and stomach . The symptoms are like i taking a lot of alcohol but the fact are di... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. What was your ultrasound report? Up to how much extent, your liver is damaged? Liver is affected by alcohol in 4 stages: 1) fatty liver 2) alcoholic hepatits 3) cirrhosis 4) cancer Up to 2nd stage, abstinence of alcohol may revert your liver damage but once cirrhosis has been started ... | |
Can cervical disc syndrome causes ectopic heart beat while sleeping?
I am a 67 yr old RN with a strong history of osteoarthrits of the spine, hips and feet. I have recently developed a cardiac arrythmia involving bigeminy, trigerminy, greater than 10 pvcs/minute. I was recently hospitalized for these dysrythmias. Mini... | HIWell come to HCMThank for askingYour query being appreciated, cardiac finding, episode of arrhythmia, may not be due to the bone pathologies, either it is from the spines, but the underlying cause would be itself within the heart and that needs to be found out, such cardiac symptoms demands several investigation or t... | |
What could be the missing bone from the lower back?
My wife went to the doctors seeking relief for the pain she s experiencing in the lower mid section of her back after ruling out all the could be she was informed that the X-Ray showed she was missing a bone in that area . My question is What bone could it be? | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of your wife.As the x-ray report suggest the missing of the bone this could be either the lower thoracic or in the lumbar region. She needs a thorough clinical examination and an MRI to understand the possible factors. Also the blood routine to check for the vitamin D and ca... | |
Is Tancodep suitable for severe depression and constant suicidal thoughts?
Hello doctor. I m 21 years old man. I m all time thinking about to die...i have sucide thought...i want to leave this thinking for about to die. So can i take tancodep 5mg.. is it ok for my body....Please help me...I m confused and depressed...... | Hi. What has led to this thinking? Do you have a lot of stressors like financial, relationship etc? Do you have any psychiatric history like depression?It is needed for a thorough assessment to evalyate you and determine the risk for suicide. Admission might also neccessary if doctors feel its needed. I suggest you see... | |
Had mri for cervical spine and doctor advised to do exercise. What type of exercise should i do ?
Sir..m 56yr old(M)..i was admited in hospital 15 days back bcz i sudden hearing lost on lft side.that time did mri for cervical spine and report was degenerative changes of the cervical spine with left centrolateral bulge... | hi, consult a physiotherapist he will prescribe you with the exercises. start neck isometrics, these help strengthen the neck muscles you can use a cervical collar if the pain is too intense. hot water fomentation to neck can help. plus physiotherapy modalities are available for such conditions which can be given by ph... | |
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 --> | |
Can lower back pain and numbness in arms and legs be related iron levels in blood?
Good afternoon,My iron saturate level is at 17. Ive been having numbness and tingly sensations in my arms/hands and legs, more so in hands along with sporadic topical pain on my lower back and its sensitive to the touch. The pain in low... | Hi iron deficiency is not known to cause neural problems. However, similiar neurological findings can be seen in B12 deficiency and that also causes anemia. It could also be due to multiple other reasons. A full workup is what I would advice like blood tests for hb,cbc, vit b12 levels and then emg and ncs to see for ot... | |
Suggest treatment for throat cancer
HI, Yes, my uncle has just been diagnosed with throat cancer and we are told it is either stage 3 or 4, they did a biopsy while they installed a permanent thraech. We are wondering about treatment, knowing he will probably say no. We have not received the pathology yet (probably tom... | What is his perfomence status? We decide all treatment based on age, sta and perfomence status. If perfomence status is good then he may undergo biological therapy along with radiation. If perfomence status is not good amd diaease is widespread then we only do palliative therapy. | |
Can non-penetrative intercourse result in pregnancy?
First of all let me just say i am a virgin! I haven't had a penis penetrate me ever. Now..... Me and my boyfriend were fooling around in our underwear. What I mean by that is i was in my underwear and he was in his boxers. We only rubbed up against each other a coup... | Hi, I think you can't be pregnant with your clothes on. Sperms should come in contact directly with vagina or nearby ares to swim up into the uterus. Don't get stressed. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Experiencing numbness & tingling feelings in left hand arm & face
My name is Debbie, I m 59 years old and here lately I ve been experiencing numbness, and tingling feelings in my left hand arm and face. I ve got blurry vision shortness of breath, tired ,cranky , I m just not me at all could you tell me what may be wro... | as ur symptoms are restricted to left side....in view of ur age...I would suggest evaluation for stroke....in form of MRI brain and MRA brain plus neck. Such complaints may be related to spondylitis....try tab Amitriptyline.regards | |
One year old suffering from upper respiratory infection. Scan report saying normal kidneys with minimal pelvo-calyceal changes. Can you explain?
hi dr. sree bhushan please explain this to me MY DAUGHTER IS 1 YEAR OLD. AND SHE IS STILL AT THE HOSPITAL FOR 2 WEEKS BECAUSE SHE HA S A UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACK INFECTION. TH... | Thank you for your question. In essence this report is normal, so you can be assured. The report is saying that the chamber where the urine collects inside of the kidney itself is slightly dilated in the one kidney, in the light that there is no outflow obstruction , this is not abnormal. Please feel free to ask for a... | |
Suggest treatment for high ALT levels in a child
My son is 5 months and at first didn t put on much weight. He has now started gaining weight - I have exclusively breastfed him. He looks healthy and is awake and alert for the majority of the day and completing his milestones well before he should be. I was seeing the ... | Dear Parent,A healthy and awake baby is a very reassuring sign. I totally understand your concern about the ALT tests being repeated. However, reference levels of ALT have not been established for infants. If liver cells to be damaged, the levels of ALT are usually elevated atleast more than 3 times the upper limit. I ... | |
What causes vomiting after eating?
my 12 year old son started vomitting 10 minutes after eating a hash brown from Tim Hortons this morning and he has vommitted each time he has tried to eat today but has no other symtoms-there was a brown gummy substance in the vomit and he has not had any brown food in a few days | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Probably the sauce which she had taken along with hash brown might be the reason for gummy brown vomit.Ondencetron 4 mg tabs 3-4 times daily will control vomiting.You may follow it with a syrup containing digestive enzymes.If no improvement within a couple days you ... | |
Dizziness when sitting up. Taking Valium. Thoughts?
For about a month now I ve been getting dizzy spells while sitting up from waking up in the am. They are also present when I turn in bed. It s beginning to really frighten me. Thoughts? I went to the doctors and was put on valium to help, but can t really take it as ... | Hi,What you are describing appears to be postural hypotension, in which sudden sitting/getting up from supine position causes low blood pressure and makes you feel dizzy. Valium is not likely to help. Take lots of fluids. Avoid sudden changes in posture and make slow movements so that the body can adjust the blood flow... | |
What is the treatment for tumor in the pituitary gland?
Hi, I am 39 years old and after having an MRI scan, it was confirmed that I have a 4mm tumour in my pituitary gland. I have been taking quinagolide (75mg daily) since Dec 2010. My prolactine levels have returned to completely normal and I have now had my 6th peri... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Pituitary tumor measuring 4 mm a too small to cause symptoms. However, it will help to get examined clinically and if required then please get a review MRI scan done. Quinagolide causing numbness is rare however the use of other medicines is important to discuss with your doctor.It is important... | |
What causes abdominal pain and chest pain?
my 15 y.o son has abdominal pain and chest pain. He has been dx. with panic attacks. He finally had blood work and had an elevated bilirubin. the doctor wants to run the terst again but still thinks he is just having panic attacks . Could it be his gallbladdar? | HI.The panic attacks have its own place in such cases . But is is said to be panic attack only if all the investigations related to this problem are normal. IT is a must : I would advise the following - Blood work is already done and is showing elevated liver functions, also go for lipase and amylase; ultrasonography a... | |
What are the dots on the gum line and roof of mouth of the baby?
Breastfed baby 5 1/2 weeks old, supplemented with formula 2-4oz a day. Noticed white dots on gum line & roof of mouth. At times tongue appears coated with white but hard to tell if just formula residue. What are the dots, should I be worried about thrush... | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Oral thrush could be the possible reason.Apply antifungal mouth paint.Hope the query is answered.Thanks | |
What causes discharge with swollen vagina during pregnancy?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am in third trimester and went to hospital because I felt something come out of my vagina while peeing and didn t see it , for a few seconds I smelt differently, not bad just dif... | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. In 3rd trimester, vaginal discharge increases than before..vagina itself also bulges a bit because of low decent of the baby.The discharge is clear, there is no itching / burning. This differs from your symptoms. The yellow, milky white discharge & associated i... | |
What are the side effects of suppository for a 3 years old?
gud evening doctor my baby have 3 years old she having suffer from cold and fever for the last one week , yeasterday doctor give suppository in night hospital itself , after that morning also i put supposittory, is it make any side effects to her using suppos... | Hi, Sometimes suppository, if used in the wrong say by untrained people, can cause rectal tears and it not advisable to use it if the kid is able to take the medicine orally. I suggest you avoid it as long as the kid is able to take Paracetamol medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... | |
What is the treatment for chronic pancreatitis?
I am suffering from chronic pancreatitis. I am no solid food regime n drinking very little water and glucose orally. But d pain Id just becoming unbearable specifically in the night.. M using aceclofenac ,paracetamol n seraptidase tabs n dombstal n pentodac as medicines.... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Since you are already a known patient of pancreatitis, the treatment can be modulated well to suit your requirement. The mainstay of the treatment will be :No alcohol or such foods and beverages which increase your pain, This is what you have to find out. You have to ta... | |
Suggest treatment for memory loss, confusion, chronic sinusitis with a history of fibromyalgia
I ve had Fibromyalgia for about 25 years now and am doing so bad it s scary. I ve changed my diet over the years and eat really well, vegetarian, no nightshades, all organics, well balanced. I meditate and do Yoga and starte... | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to memory problems (dementia, depression, etc). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing cognitive tests and a brain MR... | |
How to increase ejaculation time?
Hi am 26 yr old and unmarried, while am doing sex i have ejaculated in with in 3 - 4 min, i dnt knw its good or bad, and how to increase my ejaculate time.? for that what kind of foods i should have.? please give me elabrate details. if answer it in tamil language mean mostly appricia... | HelloThanks for query .based on the facts that you have posted you are facing problem of early ejaculation . In majority of young patients this is due to performance anxiety .Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 m... | |
Suggest medication for blood pressure that is safe during pregnancy
I am a 29 year old female and have high blood pressure.I am concidering getting pregant,I am, wondering if this med is best for me , my doctor says to take the methyldopa 250mg twice a day.Is there a another blood pressure med that I can take just onc... | Hello,Methyldopa is the best choice because proven that doesn't harm the fetus. I suggest you use it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Anila Skenderi | |
Suggest treatment for kidney infection and high fever in a child
My 10 yr old daughter has a severe kidney infection and stomachitis with high fever can some one tell me why the Dr or hospital did not keep her for observation. Do I need to take her to the children s hospital er. She also has huge painful blisters in h... | From ur description I think ur child has pyelonephritis with gastritis. My advice for thatTo admit child and send urine culture report and start on it ceftriaxome and amikacin (after normal renal function). And go for usg KUB. May require it fluid. Thanks | |
Having pain in my abdomen. Stomach feels even when not eaten. What does the finding mean?
i have been having pains in the right side of my abdomen since 2011..the pain comes and goes..sometimes my stomach feels full even when av not eaten, I had scan but the doctor did not see anything except some fatty liver. I also ... | Hello,Fatty liver is mostly asymptomatic most of the times.The pain is associated with indigestion.This goes in favour of gastritis due Gastroesophageal reflux disease.There may not be any ulcer in the stomach in endoscopy and this occurs due to relaxation of the Lower esophageal sphincter. Measurement of the LES press... | |
Suggest treatment for lack of concentration with masturbating habit
hello sir i am very upset for my habit that is masterbating i cannot overcome by masterbating. i feel that my memory power is getting low n low & lack of concentration in my studies can u help me with homemade tips bcoz i m unable to buy some medicine... | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Masturbation never causes you weak in any way.It will never harm you in any way. I advice you should do it. When you do not do it you won't be able to concentrate. Once you do it your ... | |
Is rubella a contagious disease?
Hi My 11 month old son was exposed to Rubella one week ago from a friends son. I know we may not see symptoms from him for another week or so but does this mean my husband and i should stay away from pregnant women as we could carry this virus? we have both been immunised against it, b... | Hi, dearNo need to worry. Rubella is not contagious disease. And you have already taken vaccination against rubella So no need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
Unprotected sex. Had light pink spotting. Sore breasts, exhausted, crampy. Pregnant?
I recently have had an incident where me and my partner had unprotected sex. He did not ejaculate in me, or at all for that matter, but ever since, I have had strange symptoms. I had my period in March that ended on the 12th (the foll... | Hello,Unprotected sex by withdrawal method has failure rate near about 14%. Precum or prostatic fluid (released before ejaculation) contains small amount sperm and causes pregnancy in some percentage. Though it depends on fertile days.Pink spotting may indicate implantation bleeding. To confirm, you need to undergo one... | |
Could the pain in the shoulder be due to bursitis or torn rotator cuff?
I m having pain at about 9.5 in my frontal shoulder area. Could this be bursitis, arthritis, torn rotator cuff, or dislocation. To my knowledge I have not injured this shoulder. I had 3 months ago surgery on the opposite shoulder for bursitis in w... | hi,First of all thank you for providing me an opportunity to assist you.I dont think it will be a bursitis, arthritis, torn rotator cuff or dislocation. I think it will be a purely muscular pain and weakness of muscle groups around the shoulder joint.why dont you try strengthening your triceps, biceps, trapezius muscle... | |
Suggest remedy for psoriasis on elbows, legs and hand
I have psoriasis on my hands, elbows, and legs. Most of these places are where I damaged my skin doing various construction work such as welding. I am on a limited budget now days and do not have health insurance. What are some less costly but effective treatments? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicThese sites i.e hand, elbow, knee etc are trauma prone sites and psoriasis commonly involves trauma prone sites.Therefore, in your case, there seems a direct relation between psoriatic involvement of these sites and your job profile.Emollients form an essential part of ... | |
Q. I have a tiny lump above my hip that is painful. Kindly explain.
Hi doctor, I am 21 years old, male, 5'9", 105 kg. When I woke up, I felt a tiny lumped mass on the back just above left hip. Only hurts when pressed hard. I am anxious. Could it be constipation? | Hi. There are lots of differential diagnosis for the lump. Lipoma: It is an overgrowth of fat in an area. It is soft to touch. It is a benign condition. It is a slow-growingtumor and usually recurs if removed. No treatment is needed if small. Sebaceaous cyst: It is cystic swelling with a collection of sebum. It is a be... | |
Are there any pills rather than inhalers to treat COPD?
I have copd. I was on symbicort 2puffsmorning and 2 puffs evening. Along with Tudorza 1 puff morning 1 puff evening. Due to cost I ask doctor to see if I could get cheaper. I m trying spiriva once daily. With qvar 80 once a day. I started out spiriva in am it onl... | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is chronic, progressive obstructive disease of the airway. It is incurable. Inhaled treatment is the first line therapy for COPD. And if patient is not improving or controlled with Inh... | |
Suggest medication for catarrh
My 19mnth old is constantly salivating and his tops are wet through. Over the last 2 weeks he has been very sick in the night and a lot of very thick clear cattarrgh through his mouth and nose. He also has days when his nose is constantly running. He has always made a strange noise throu... | Hello, from history I say, this could be allergic rhinitis. with blockade of nose, the child keeps mouth open and resulting salivary discharge from mouth. kindly use saline nasal drops to keep nose cavity clear. and visit doctor for further evaluation Disclaimer"This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to ... | |
Can lateral wall ischemia be treated?
i am 37 yr. old male ,from 2003 my ecg shows lateral wall ischaemia,i always suffer neck pain,left arm pain,cheast burn,heavy breathing.in 2007 i had angiography but it shows normal conditions. but my problem is continuos till today. doctor says take clopivas-ap75 daily one tablet... | Hi,If your angiography was normal, then most probably your complaints have other cause than heart.I would advise you to have MRI done of cervical and thoracic part of spine.Take careCome back if you have any further questions | |
Difficulty in speaking, tying, occasionally during reading. Normal MRI, EEG, Alzheimer's ruled out, high mercury in Mercury detox. Family history of Alzheimer's. What could be the cause?
Yes. I have trouble speaking at times during the day. I also have trouble typing and reading at times. Like now it is not a problem.... | Hi Leigh, Thanks for writing in. Exposure to mercury can be a cause for your symptoms. Other possible causes can be depression, thyroid dysfunction and primary progressive aphasia as well. These conditions can only be ruled out by a formal neurological examination and some tests like TSH levels. Regards | |
What causes sore throat, spots around the uvula and bitter mucus production?
Hi I have dryness in throat along with small dots around vulva and roof of throat and also enlarged taste buds for last 6 months.... theres very bitter mucus comming into my mouth and always have burning sensation on the tounge.... I suffer f... | Hi..Thanks for the query..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain sore throat, spots around uvula and roof of the mouth along with enlarged taste buds and bitter tasting mucous seems to be most probably due to Gastroesophageal reflux disease or Acid reflux..When the bitter ... |
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