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What causes a sore and itchy growth on an arm?
Docter my husband have a overgrowth on top of his arm near shoulder .it looks brownish in colour.size is around 5 cm in diameter and oval in shape .he complains of itchiness sometimes .on the other arm same thing is there but smaller than this.he told me he gets pain only... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Although it requires a physical examination to reach at a diagnosis, from your history it seems that the lesion on your husband's arm could be a fungal infection. Therefore, I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your area for a clinical assessment and re... | |
What are the symptoms of an ankle sprain?
hi, my 15 year old daughter has some pain in her ankle with walking. she doesn t recall hurting it, but plays basketball & other sports like running. how do i know if she needs to be see by a doctor with a possible sprained ankle, & how do i know if she has torn a ligament? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most probably it is a minor contusion or sprain. Ligament injury is very unlikely. As of now, she can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Apply ice packs and take adequate rest and immobilize the affected f... | |
What birth control can I take? Will it assure safety?
Hi , I am 25 year old unmarried woman and I m really nervous about taking birth control pills yet I need one. Im really confused with the choices as the chemists keep saying theyre safe just to sell it off.I bled badly for 4 days sometime last year after I was assu... | Hi,You have several choices to make from the wide variety of oral contraceptives available and the side effects experienced vary from combination to combination and from individual to individual, but, essentially, they are hormone-related. It depends on what medication you had and I cannot comment further on why you bl... | |
I have Nerve Problem like a wave of pinpoint needles moving through out my body
Hello, I have been having a real hard time figuring this out. When ever I go to do any type of physical work, this painful sensation occurs. The only way I know how to describe it, is a wave of pinpoint needles moving through out my body. ... | It could have Nerve involvement. Have you thought about a evaluation and opinion by a Neurologist! | |
Suggest possible treatment for sprain in ankle & swelling like a bump
I think I sprained my ankle three weeks ago. I got an x ray and came back fine. It is still swollen but doesn t really hurt? I have iced ot and heated it the swelling like a bump around bone I think? Don t know what to do. I can walk and run on it. ... | Hello, As there is no fracture this us a ligament sprain. I will advise you to use the ankle brace or crepe bandage so the swelling comes down and also it will provide stability to the joint while walking. Please allow 3 weeks of time and you should have no symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I ca... | |
How contagious is a pus filled boil on the abdomen?
I have a boil on my side. Not concerned because I've had a couple before -- the last was five years ago. Fell asleep watching TV. Woke up in the middle of the night to find that the boil had split and was leaking. So I took off my top to see how much had leaked o... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAs you mentioned it is potentially contagious but it is possible that since the lesion is on your abdomen and not your hands that it may not have come into contact with many other surfaces.You do not need to be extremely concerned.If any contacts notice any suspicious lesions then c... | |
What causes severe pain in the lower back and legs?
I have been having extreme low back pain for 3 weeks.It started with a sharp shooting pan in low back,later radiatinv down my legs,and for over a week, I have had extreme pressure in my bladder.Frequency to urinate,no blood,but pressure.I am 71 years old,and my mothe... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can go for X-ray of lower back site if there is any compression of the vertebra, you can do CT of affect site. Take Tramadol and paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days take Omeprazole twice a day. Hope I hav... | |
Stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, no fever, solid stools. What could it be?
my 4 year old daughter was sick last Friday. she complained of stomach pains then had diarrhea and vomiting but no fever. Saturday she had a little diarrhea and a fever that was101.7. her fever broke Sunday afternoon.she has solid stools again... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described details, there appears to high possibility of Acute viral gastroenteritis.You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ gastroenterologist/ pediatrician and should go for thorough check up. She should go for complete blood count, erythrocyte sedime... | |
How can infertility be treated?
Hello doctor I am trying to conceive for the last 3 months .my doctor suggests duphaston 10mg from cd18 to cd28..but my follicular phase is long.... I am worrying that taking duphaston from cd18 can interfere my ovulation...please tell me the reply doctor... | Hello,Duphaston is often used in the treatment of subfertility to regulate the menstrual cycle and to support the luteal phase in preparation of pregnancy. It should not inhibit ovulation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sabina Hussain | |
What causes soreness in the mouth and throat and painful jaws and teeth?
I have sore places in my mouth,and my jaws & teeth are hurting,also my throat is so sore that I can t hardly swallow . I feel like I may have a bactorial infection, my husband has had MERSA and has a fistula which I dress twice a day, I don t thi... | Hi..Thanks for the query..As per your complain sore places in mouth along with pain in teeth and gums can be due to inflammation inside mouth leading to inflammation of gums causing GINGIVOSTOMATITIS...It can also be secondary to wisdom tooth related problems like inflammation of gum flap over the wisdom tooth leading... | |
What causes pain in the center of scrotum?
My 11-year old son tells me he has sharp pain in the center of his scrotum. It is intermittent and has had it for the past four days. The scrotum is normal color and he does not think it is swollen. Hurts more when sitting down. No pain during urination. Seems slightly more s... | Thanks for asking in healthcare magic forumIN short: Intermittent torsion can cause this.Explanation: Usually torsion testis occurs in young individuals. Some times it may be for a short time called intermittent torsion. SO, only you may not have noticed swelling after that. Please visit your doctor at... | |
Suggest remedy for coughing bouts
my daughters baby is having coughing bouts HEwas prem and is on oxygen he is 8 months old THIS SEEMS TO BE MORE WHEN HE IS ON HIS SMALL OXYGEN CYLINDER NOT THE LARGE ONE THAT HE HAS AT HOME SHEI S WORRIED THAT THE PORTABLE CYLINDER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY | Hi...I understand your concern. But lack of oxygen supply will not cause cough. By what you say, I feel that your grand child might be having bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The baby might be having lower respiratory infection due to a viral illness.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
How to treat cuts on penile head?
Earlier today I was with my girlfriend, and she gave me a handjob, but my penis scraped against my trousers a few times, and I ended up with a few very tiny cuts on the head of my penis, which bled quite a bit. There may have been some other cuts somewhere. Later in the day, the same ... | HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have stated I would state that you have developed cracks in glans penis due to dry ,rough ,handling of penis during masturbation and sex. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with... | |
Is lymphoma, related with bumps on the neck and back?
Friend of mine thinks she might have a form of lymphoma..she had felt a bump on the back of her neck...immediately she was scared out of her mind of course, she researched the symptoms. I advised her to talk to her doctor just to be sure. My first reaction to this ... | Hello dear. It can not be said with certainty that the bump is a lymphoma or not. Only way to make it confirm is by certain test called biopsy. So you need to consult a doctor and do a biopsy of the bump. Hope i have made you clear.regards | |
Suggest remedies for tooth infection
My husband has had a tooth infection for about 3 weeks now. He is a semi truck driver and can't get to many places. So I was wondering what to do for him until we get home. He has been taking Excederin and anvil pm and tums. But he hasn't been sleeping well and two days ago startin... | HiThanks for writing in.Medicines will provide temporary relief only.You need to rule out the exact cause.Go for exact diagnosis & get it treated accordingly.Meanwhile you may start with a course of amoxicillin clavulanic acid-625 & diclo-para-serratio combination twice a day for 3 days.Get it treated as early as possi... | |
What causes mucus in stools of a child?
My 3 year old has had a yellowish mucus in her stool for about 3 days now. She is moving her bowels three times a day too. It s soft and dark, but not liquid. She had temporary diarrhea, but it went away four days ago. Is this related to the diarrhea or should I take her to a pe... | Hi...this looks like she is recovering form diarrhea and if the kid is her usual self and urinating well and active, you need not take her to a pediatrician. 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. Regards - Dr. Suman... | |
Suggest treatment for numbness in hand and feet with high heart rate
as I was getting ready to sleep I began feeling symptoms of low glucose ... I immediately checked my blood. It read 68 ... I noticed a faint numbness in both feet and left arm and hand ... my heart rate is also a bit elevated ... I have eaten a littl... | Hello, Low blood glucose can be due to decrease intake of food with excess hard work or exercise.You should keep balance between hard work and intake of food,do not fast frequently.But if this happens without reason and frequently then consult to your doctor and get yourself evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. ... | |
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
I am 50 year old female moderately active about 30lbs overweight. Have been treated for high blood pressure in the past. Have changed my diet and have been off meds for about the last 7 weeks. feeling a little wonky my bp is 136/83 my pulse rate is 96 | HiGood to control your blood pressure with work upBut please make sure that you regularly check your blood pressure regularlyReduce oily foods, spicy non vegetarian diet.Your bp is controlled right nowTake care | |
Chronic sinusitis, allergic to dust and pollen, bad headaches, dark circles, eye strain, on medicines. Suggestions?
I have a long history of chronic sinusistis, I even have had septum and sinus surgery before, but my level 4 allergies to dust and pollen are too much and I wake up every day with vacuum headaches. I fee... | the most latest research is that dust,pollens increase all allergies the food is the culprit in these caes you get your allergy testd done for specific antibodies for milk,egg,rice,wheat,potato after you can start sublingualimmunotherapy man time you start tab metrogyl 200 mgm daily tab flunarazine 5 mgm night tab mont... | |
What causes pain and swelling in groin with blood in urine?
My dad went in for an operation today to have kidney stones removed, he has previously had a scan. He was told the camera showed no stones. he has had groin pain for about 2 months and his groin is swollen, he has also been passing blood in his urine. his esr... | Hello,It may be due to several causes. For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, urine analysis, ultrasound abdomen after urologist consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require detailed evaluation to rule out ur... | |
What causes severe coughs during bronchitis?
i am a 34 year old female. Weigh 135 lbs. About 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Bronchitis and Laryngitis. I have ridiculous coughing attacks where my throat closes up and my eyes water and I'm gasping for air. It wakes me up in a dead sleep. Also I think I may have pulled... | These symptoms suggest that you have not yet fully recovered from bronchitis. The types of pain over back you have described, with cough looks like they are some sort of muscular cramps of back muscle, induced due to forceful, coughing maneuver. But when the cough is really disturbing your sleep, then its always the r... | |
Had severe back ache. Underwent physiotherapy. Blood test normal. What is happening?
I had severe back ache last week and consulted a physician. Underwent a physiotherapy session on a his advise and took some pain killers too. Detailed report of Blood(Fasting) test as given below Sugar 98; Urea 15; creatinine 1.0; Tot... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The blood test reports that you have mentioned are within normal limits. This is not likely to cause the back pain that you are having. Adequate rest, hot fomentation and pain killers will help you in bringing symptomatic relief. I hope this information has been both informative and hel... | |
What is the treatment for severe pain below the collar bone?
I have persistent pain just below collar bone on right side. I am 39, female, 5 4 and 168 lbs. This has gone on off and on for 2 years. Nothing relieves it when it occurs. Does not seem to be related to eating (have had gall bladder removed). It really hurts... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to strain on the collar bone, like sleeping only on one side will put stress on that shoulder and bone. So avoid straining, put ice on it, and take analgesics (oral or topical) for pain relief. I hope I have a... | |
Q. I have been facing excessive sleeping. Why?
Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I have been facing excessive sleeping for the last two weeks. Even after having a sound sleep for 6 to 8 hours at night I find it difficult to wake up. I feel sleepy all day long. If I think of taking a nap in the afternoon, then it again las... | Hi. With the symptoms I feel sorry for your health condition. It is bothersome for sure. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Experiencing heavy brown odorless discharge and itchiness. Had unprotected sex. Taking pill. What to do?
I am experiencing some heavy brown ordorless discharge, it has been happening the past week or so and comes and goes. Ocassionally it is barely noticeable in other Ocassions it come out in large amounts. I have had... | hello good morning at first u dont tell yr age,if u r taking pills then no cause of pregency, have u suffer first time or in past u also suffer from same problem if u have symptoms of back pain, weakness, giddiness,u may suffer from leucorrhoea, u have consult yr gynecologist and do sonography, if u r suffereing from l... | |
Q. I have a terrible jock itch. How can I be treated?
Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old unmarried male. I am sexually active and I have been using commercial sex workers for the past few years. However, from last year, I started myself getting tested regularly for different STD infections etc. and all my reports have c... | Hello. I have gone through your reports and clinical photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Best regards. For more information consult a cosmetologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for high creatinine levels in blood
Hello, I recently have been told by my doctor that my Kidney’s were not functioning properly due to high creatinine levels in my blood. My doctor ask me if I was taking any medications and I told him I was only taking Zyrtec and Advil for headaches and body aches. ... | Hello, advil contains ibuprofen which is NSAID group of drug. Long term use of this group of drugs is known to cause what we call as interstitial nephritis. In this condition there is harmful effect on kidney functions hence showing as raised s. creatinine.Therefore your doctor has asked you to stop advil and follow up... | |
Q. Lipid levels are above normal from three years. What ayurvedic remedy might help?
Hello doctor, I am a 39 year old male. I tested blood for lipid profile and found: total cholesterol 224, LDL cholesterol 144, and triglyceride 135. I do not have any other problems like diabetes, BP, etc. I want to make my lipid leve... | Hello. The most important aspects for lipid control: Diet - avoid non-vegetarian foods. Eggs are fine. Avoid fried food. Exercise - for a minimum of 30 minutes daily. Sleep - minimum of eight hours daily. Medicine - Shilajitwadi lauh vati one tablet twice a day. Home remedy - drink two to three glasses of warm jeera wa... | |
What does lumps on back of neck indicate?
Hello, I found two small lumps on the right side of the back of my neck about a week ago. I had flu/cold like symptoms. I thought one was a zit so i tried to pop it, but it just made it red and sore. Over the last week they have gotten considerably smaller and I feel like I'm ... | hi dear thanks for the query on HCMhistory suggests a folliculitis. you need to clean the area regularly with warm water with 2 teaspoon of savlon. apply ointment mupirocin or any antibacterial ointment.thank youhope the query is answered | |
Suggest remedy for pain and bleeding due to injury
Hello - I picked at a splinter. became infected, used peroxide. this hole bleeds undontrolably for a few minutes until I put pressure on and band aid. but band aid keeps it moist. not healing. looks like I have a bright red pimento in there. when I keep uncovered, dry... | Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that due to injury there has been deeper injuries along with loss of tissue and bleeding is due to unhealed areas and infection..I would suggest you to consult a General surgeon and get evaluate... | |
Suggest remedy for allergy with chest block
hi my son is having allergy with dust every 15 to 20 days he get chest block and cough. some times he breath heavily. Dr. is saying he needs to take inhaler for 6 months then he might get rid of this allergy... is it safe to give inhaler to a 2 year old kid???thanks, | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYes, inhalors can be used in this age group. There risks associated with untreated asthma attacks are far greater than any risks associated with the use of inhalors.Preventative inhalors would reduce the frequency of his asthmatic attacks.An asthmatic attack would present with some ... | |
Belching, bloating, no stomach problems. Endoscopy done. Symptoms due to gallbladder?
I am suffering from extreme belching at times and very bad bloating . The symptoms come and go from extremes but when I have a bad case it is very bad. Do you have any idea what could cause this. I just had a endoscope and there seem... | Hi, welcome to healthcare magic Bloating and excess belching may be related to the use of: fatty foods, milk intolerance,overeating,food allergy, GERD,irritable bowel syndrome,constipation, aerophagia (a nervous habit where persons swallow air). It can be reduced by: (1) treating any symtoms of GERD or constipation,(2)... | |
Is pain in the hip joints a symptom of bursitis?
I have pain in my hip joints if I hold a position for longer than a few moments. Even when I was a child, I had the same pain in my right hip from time to time, but it was short lived. Now it s in both hips and very intense. Is this a symptom of bursitis? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dear possible causes are like arthritis or bursitis or trochanteric bursitis or rheumatoid arthritis etc. Pain also seen in hypothyroidism, diabetes, dyslipidemia, sickle cell disease etc. Until examination is done it is diff... | |
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 --> | |
What does beard bald spots mean?
I have beard bald spots , it started as one and is getting to be more. Started low on right side, now is under chin. Xrays at the dentist showed several black spots in my jaw. Do you have any off the record guess for what it could be? Could it be cancer? | Beard balled spots may be a form of alopecia for which you need to consult a dermatologist first. I would advice you to present the jaw xrays to an oral medicine and radiology department of any dental college to establish any relevance with your extra oral signs and dental health . Any form of 'Cancer' though appears f... | |
Loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness. Tested hypothyroidism and mild anemic. Why is this symptom?
Hi, lately I ve been concerned about my health. I started to experience a bout of loss of appetite which cause me to only drink cola and apple juice and eat potatoes and ice cream because I couldn t force myself to swallow... | Hello and welcome to HCM,As you have mentioned that you have confirmed hypothyroidism, it is apprant from your history that the levels of T3 and T4 have decreased.Get the blood levels of TSH, T3 and T4.In case there is evidence of hypothyroidism (high TSH and low T3 & T4), hormonal replacement needs to be done.Hypothyr... | |
Is pregnancy possible through precum?
The other day i took my birth control late, i usually take it at 9pm and forgot it that night, i got up at 6 in the morning and remembered that i hadn't taken it. Then a week later me and my boyfriend had sex with out a condom and there was pre-cum but no actual cum, is there a ri... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have taken birth control pill late, only once in a month. In your case it will not affect the efficacy of the pill to prevent the pregnancy. You are completely safe if you had taken remaining pill in pack regularly on sp... | |
Suggest treatment for gum pain after root canal
Sir Gud mrng I m Reetu,1 mnth back i had root canal in two upper side tooth ,left side.Since last 2 weeks my whole gum was paining badly i visited a dentist,he said acute Gigivitis and did cleaning ,even after a week of taking antibiotic & pain killers my right side i... | HiWith your query, first of all no need of antibiotics for gingivitis just mouth wash is good enough with thorough scaling is more than enough and you have also mentioned you had two crowns so why dont you check those with a prosthodontist for a better treatment 'coz sometimes these crowns if they are not properly plac... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
What causes pressure and pain at sternum on bending or standing?
Sometimes when i bend down (point towards my toes/ to pick something up) there's a sense of pressure and pain at my sternum. Sometimes when i get up from the couch as well. May i know what is the cause of this? im skinny as well,weighing at 42kg,and 158... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Pain with movements is classical finding in musculoskeletal pain. So better to avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid... | |
What could painful lumps on foot suggest?
Hi! I found a lump on the bottom of my left foot. Its located in the arch of the foot. Its been there for about 8 to 9 months now since I ve first found it and it seems like it is getting bigger and starting to give me some pain from time to time. I am planning on seeing a doc... | Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. No, this cannot be malignant or cancer!well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful lumps on foot, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. an infected cyst like inclusion cyst, bursa, ganglion or gouty cyst or parasitic cyst2. The second possib... | |
How long does it take for complete recovery from jaundice?
Hi,i am suffering from jaundice....report of billrubin suggest that ...bt i didnt observe any symptoms like fever body ache etc.omly my eyes become light yellow.it is 3.2....in past time i was caught two times by jaundice...i am taking an ayurveda treatment so... | Hello,Welcome to HCMThanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.Your Bilirubin levels are suggestive that you are still having mild jaundice.It will take around 6- 8 weeks for the complete recovery of liver and to get down the bilirubin levels.So,i would suggest you to stick on to the diet.Avoid all... | |
Blood test shows kidney function is 48%. Have heart palpitations, sickness and headache. Cure?
Have had a result back from blood sample stating that my kidneys are functioning 48% i am 66 and dont have high blood pressure or diabeties,what can i do to help themfunction again..ie,diet.etc. and am i likely to live very ... | Hello sir,For your age, you don't have Diabetics, hypertension or an ischemic heart disease. The kidney is not assessed by percentage. It is assessed by estimating the blood urea or Serum creatinine levels. Without knowing their value and its effect over the body like edema face, abdomen and legs and other symptoms of ... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Suggest treatment for TB
Dear Dr.Sammuel,My brother went for his immigration interview and found out that he is positive for TB.He was asked to come back to Appollo after 2 mo.his cultures back with positive.Now next week he is going for his treatment to Appollo.Does he have to stay there for the treatment or he can c... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need for hospital admission in tuberculosis if patient is stable and not having life threatening symptoms like hypotension, hemoptysis (blood in sputum) etc.. Treatment course of tuberculosis is long. Minimum 6-8 months of treatment is req... | |
Q. Are pressure headaches symptom of taking different doses of Seroquel?
Hello doctor, I have ADHD, for which I take Seroquel 200 mg and Remeron 15 mg at 11 PM, every night. Last week, my doctor added Clonidine, which has to be taken at 4 PM. I felt fine after taking Clonidine, but four hours later, I decided to take ... | Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to write back. Thanks and regards. For further queries consult a psychiatrist online --> | |
How long does it take to recover form tuberculosis/water in lungs?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..my mom is suffering from t.b.n has water in her lungs we r consultig dr shorabjee mumbai hospital she is not yet wel as tretment has been started 2 months back how much time... | Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Your mother may be suffering from tubercular pleural effusion. Expected recovery from effusion variable after starting ATT Fever subsides in 2weeks,effusion Rea obsorption takes place >6 weeks, depending on the disease burden and amount of effusion it may vary two to four months. Thank ... | |
Is there any natural remedy for reducing sgpt and will taking glutathione capsules cause any problems to liver?
Dear Doctor. My SGPt is 56. I don t smoke or drink alcoholic drink. How can I reduce it by natural remedy. I am planning to take glutathione capsules for skin whitening, Will this affect my liver. Please adv... | Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are ... | |
Suggest treatment for penile injury
dear sir, i m 24. i had an accident recently causing blood through penis. doctor says that hereafter i cant hav intercourse and said tat my sperm mixes with urine......... please tell me whether any remedy present now-a-days for tis problem.......... plz do reply sir...... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern you have not described the nature of injury that you have you simply said that the "Penile Injury" and that is not enough to answer your query you should have described this injury in detail to have some opinion form HCM, I would advise you to have a second opin... | |
What can cause fatigue and severe pain in the shoulder and arms?
I have previously been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands and a pinched nerve in the cervical region of my neck. Lately I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulder, upper, and lower arm (right side). I am also having some pain in... | Hi, Your symptoms of right upper limb radicular pain can be attributed to nerve compression at cervical spine. Reason for compression may be disc prolapse or ligamentum flavam hypertrophy. MRI of the cervical spine with screening of whole spine needs to be done to confirm diagnosis. MRI is highly sensitive and specific... | |
Q. What are the ways to cure headache and depression caused due to abuse?
Hello doctor, I am very much feeling depressed due to some health issues. I am having a constant headache due to abuse. | Hi. Please provide details regarding your headache and abuse. Also, provide details about your current symptoms and like how they started and how they progress over time. What are the medications you are taking currently and for how long? Once I receive this information, I will be able to help you. | |
Suggest remedy for swelling in the left ankle
Mt left ankle is swollen and tender to the touch, it also was a little red a few days ago. I have high blood pressure and I m taking losaratan I was on lisinipril for over a year but developed a bad cough from the medication I ve been off of it for over a month. | Helloyou need to investigate further for reason of swelling. There is possibility of early cellulitis or local ligament injury .Further investigation like MRI and ultrasound. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care. | |
What is the treatment for kidney inflammation?
Hi, I recently suffered kidney inflamation from infection. It was extremely painful. I was under antibiotics for 1 week. However, after 2 weeks, I'm feeling the UTI is still there and my kidney is starting to hurt again. Can I get antibiotics from my pharmacist? Thanks | Hello and welcome to health care magic. The infection of kidney is called pyelonephritis and it is not easy to get it fully cured like a regular UTI. The return of the symptoms suggest that the infection has not completely subsided and you require higher antibiotics. You cannot get them from your pharmacist. My advice ... | |
What causes tiredness and emotional feeling?
Hi, Im 31, and i find myself being very emotional & tired for about the last 3 months. My last period was in Feb. but befor that it was 7 months. & that was with pills my DR. gave me to bring it on. Im not taking anything now. What could be making me feel like this? | hellonormally these changes come around the time of your menses stopping.but you might be having premature menses cessation which is causing your irregular periods and these emotional problems. so you consult to an endocrinologist or a gynaecologist.thanks. | |
Chronic pain in lower back after hardware was removed which was put during the anterior/posterior fusion?
Hi There..I have had an anterior/posterior spinal fusion..l-4, l-5, S1 in May of 2011. I have had some relief but in September of this year I had the hardware taken out of the right side due to the nerves being r... | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that there might be some difference in allignment or some thing else. I advise you to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. You may need physiotherapy for relief. I usually prescribe to my pati... | |
Does persistent low-grade fever and cough need medical attention?
My 4 year old son has had a low-grade fever for 7 days (consistantly between 99.2 & 99.8). His tonsils look slightly enlarged. Not red or spotted, no postules. He coughs when he drinks milk or runs around. He is eating and playing. My question: Should I... | fever low grade for seven days show be evaluated to rule out viral fevers which will cause low platelets and low hemoglobin.. better to do total cell counts and one x-ray..in some respiratory infections also there will be low grade fever.. keep a note on child weight.. if the baby is losing weight then consult pediatri... | |
What should I do as my child has purplish bump on buttox?
My 1 year old has a purplish bump on her butt-ox. When my wife pushed down on it last night white/red puss came out of it and it went down a little. Well it filled back up and won't release again? Should we wait until tomorrow and try again and then schedule a ... | Hi...it could be an abscess. I suggest you not to wait and get the kid to the nearest physician or nearest emergency room as this might require antibiotic prescription. If it spreads it can become a skin and soft tissue infection.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
How can periods be induced for successful conception?
I have been off of depo provera since June 2009. I am trying to conceive. I have obviously has signs of something happening in which I thought I was pregnant. Had a urine and blood pregnancy test recently came out negative. I am trying to conceive now, what should ... | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Your pregnancy like symptoms &negetive pregnancy test suggest irregular periods due to hormonal imbalance . You have to get investigated with usg pelvis for polycystic ovaries,ovarian cyst,thyroid function tests. &srrum fsh &lh.... &consult a gunecologist... | |
Broke out into rash on neck, back, stomach and chest. Suffered cellulitis on lower foot area. Thoughts ?
Yes, please. 7 weeks ago I sustained a major burn-2nd and 3rd degree on my right leg from right above my knee to my toes... My leg was on fire from a fire gel someone had in a pot and it was tipped over on me. I en... | Hello,burnt area gets red coloration by slight exposure to ultraviolet light.first protect from ultraviolet light and then apply calamine lotion over the lesions | |
What causes low blood pressure with numbness in feet?
Hi Doctor, this is my first time asking a live question about health quaries? I have low BP, numbness in my left feet or both, and nite sweats and poor circulation. Although I work out 3x during the week, drink lots of water, and try to eat well. But not sure what ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have hypotension. you should go for regular checking of your blood pressure. you may go in hypotensive shock also. You should take salt water when you feel dizziness. Your numbness is due to your low blood pressure.You may need vasopressur... | |
What does a lump below the right breast indicate?
I am 68 years of age, take med for blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, mild depression, have had my gall bladder out. I have been having very dark urine that smells of months and have just noticed a small pea size lamp on my right sid below my breast bone. I have a small ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The possible reason for lump below breast is sebaceous cyst.The dark urine with smell suggests underlying urinary tract infection, a separate condition from the above lump.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can a... | |
What causes pain in leg?
I m a 27 year old female and was showing off last 4th of July playing basketball. I slipped when I jumped up after the ball and fell directly on my foot while it was basically sideways. I heard a loud pop not on my ankle but the side of the calf above the ankle. My whole ankle was swollen and ... | Hello, As you had a fall on the side of the ankle I will advise taking an x-ray of the ankle straight away as any ignored injury of the past may land up into chronic and later leads to change in the biomechanics of the gait and leads to other pain symptoms at the adjacent joints. Hope I have answered your query. Let me... | |
Have hidradenitis siltstone, very painful inner thighs, under arms. Any home remedy?
I believe I have hidradenitis siltstone it's very painful on my inner thighs and under my arms but I work out of town and am only off on Sunday I was wondering if there was any home remedies to help the pain. I've been to several doct... | Hi, it appears that you have lymph glands in the areas, they may need to be irrigated for diagnosis. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neuro trophic injections for 10 days, ofloxacine to control infection, if any thing is... | |
What causes pain in stomach while lying down?
The night before last night I laid down on the floor and felt as if I had drank too much water. I then continued to go to bed, and once I laid down in bed, I noticed that my upper stomach (about and inch and a half above my bellybutton) was hurting. I then thought it might... | Here you have symptons of pain in stomach from two days daily in night. The cause of this could be related to indigestiin, acidity or it can also be due to kidney stone as well apendicitis. I suggest to visit a doctor if it does not improve with anta acid and change with food habits and timing by keeping it proper as w... | |
What causes high ESR and lymphocyte levels?
My sister got extreme headache some days back.It was such severe that she was taken to a clinic and the doctor gave some nerve relaxation pills and then she felt alright. Doctors tested and then said it was migrain. But medical tests confirmed high level of ESR and lymphocyt... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. High ESR suggests severe inflammation. 2. She needs to get her C-reactive protein levels evaluated along with chest x-ray and serum gamma globulins levels. Possibility of temporal arteritis needs to be kept in mind.3. If it responding well to therapy... | |
Watery stool with blood in it. Is it colon cancer?
I BELIEVE MY HUSBAND HAS COLON CANCER WILL NOT SEE A DOCTOR , STOOLS ARE RUNNY AND LOOKS LIKE BLOOD IN THE STOOL HAVE FOUND DROPS OF BLOOD LIKE STOOL ON TOILET SEAT ON A FEW OCCASIONS THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS ALSO THE TOILET SEAT UNDERNEATH HAS TO BE CLEANED ALMOST EV... | I would suggest your husband undergoes colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy.He can also do blood for CEA estimation,stool for occult blood test.Imaging tests would include CT scan of whole abdomen and x ray chest PA view. | |
What caused severe pain across the top of my abdomen extending from left to right?
I am a fifty year old perimenopausal female with a history of migraines. Recently I have experienced severe pain across the top my abdomen extending from left to right. There is no nausea and the pain eases after a number of hours. What... | This type of pain in the upper abdomen can be due to number of reasons : Colitis Gastric ulcerGastric cancerpancreatitisGet investigated by ultrasonography, upper GI endoscopy and other relevant investigations to get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment Menopause and Migraine may not have to do anything with such t... | |
What causes a persistent burning sensation in the chest and unusual smell?
I am having a constant burning sensation in my chest, in my nose I keep smelling something like wire or rubber burning but, no one can smell what I smell. My Blood Pressure and Heart Rate or elevated (169. over 103 heart rate 70). I have severe... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that burning sensation with foul smell can be most likely due gastritis or lung infection which requires evaluation for proper treatment. Kindly consult a Physician for physical and diagnostic evaluat... | |
What causes pain in pelvic?
I am experiencing pain in the left pelvic area also directly across in the back. Pain radiates midway up the left back . Area on that side just above the hip bone is swollen and very painful if I sit too long. Sometimes unable to sleep on the left side, feels like I am lying on an uncomfort... | Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.Since the pain is radiating in nature, i suspect it to be a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. An MRI will provide good insights for the soft tissues.Undergoing simple physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therap... | |
How to normalise ALT and AST levels in type 2 diabetic?
Hi Sir, i am 29 years of age. weight = 116 KG, height = 5 ft 11 inches. my ALT and AST was 153 and 87 respectively. Also, i am type 2 diabetic. i want to take my ALT and AST levels to normal i.e. under 40 within a short period of time. Kindly suggest. | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.The cause of elevated liver enzymes in T2DM is fatty liver disease. Since your ALT is more than AST, I presume you are not an alcoholic and the elevated enzymes is due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It can be confirmed with an ultrasound ... | |
How to treat compression fractures in spine with benign fluid caused by lifting heavy object?
While on vacation, I lifted a too-heavy suitcase, heard a loud pop in my mid back and felt an odd pain. Then trying to get up from a sleeping position, found it extremely painful to move, like getting electrocuted. Had MRI an... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your worry, you do have only one option and that is complete bed rest at least for 7 weeks, in fact without the actual examination and without the study of MRI it is very difficult to advise you in your case, such case demands complete clinical examination then and then any ... | |
Is Azax recommended for hair loss?
actually i was having excessive hairloss ...i asked a chemist nearby my house to give me some medicine for it he gave me azax 500...is it ok...but after taking this medicine,i started having nausia problem ....pl tell me should i continue this med or not... | Hello. Thank you for writing to usThe medicine that you have been taking is actually an Oral antibiotic i.e Azithromycin and has no role whatsoever in hair loss.The most likely cause of nausea is this wrong medication for hair loss. I would suggest you to discontinue this tablet.Hair loss can be due to various reasons ... | |
How can infertility be treated?
Hi im 26 yrs i got married 9 months completed... im trying to get pregnent bt i have pcod problem... i have no periods for the couple of months bt yesterday got periods my doctor advised me to take fertab 50mg from day 3 to day 7 bt i have one day period today no period it has stop... a... | Hi I think you can take fertomed tablet. In pco patients, there is absence of ovulation which leads to delayed periods. So, fertomed will help in inducing ovulation. Duphaston is a progesterone which supports implantation. So, it will increase chance of pregnancy. Hope it helps. | |
Are jaw pains, chest pain and sweats signs of heart attack?
I have had jaw pain for a week or so but the other night I also had chest pain and sweats. I still have the jaw pain. I am going to see my dentist today to see if I have and infection in my teeth but after reading some information about jaw pain I am now conc... | Greetings! Welcome to HCM and thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Combining the chest pain (angina - heaviness of moderate to severe intensity in the mid chest, radiating to the jay, left shoulder and left arm), jaw pain and cold sweats, we may have the scenario of a heart attack, indeed. But, befor... | |
What gives relief to the massive pain in face after two brain surgeries?
Hi, I am a 43yr old female. I have had 2brain surgeries in the past 3years. The first to remove a meningioma behind my optic nerve. Tumor has not returned, but have some side effects from the surgery. The second surgery was this past June to trea... | Hello!Welcome on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and understand your concern!It seems that neurosurgery has not been effective in treating trigeminal neuralgia. Considering the fact that you can not tolerate the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs, I would recommend performing local injection to the tri... | |
Suggest treatment for low haemoglobin level in blood
My 81 year old father was admitted to the hospital when his hemoglobin dropped to 6.5. His hemoglobin was 10 back in November but no one was concerned. He has not had any obvious blood loss and his rectal exam was clear. He is in advanced stages of Alzheimers and... | Hi,Hemoglobin in the elderly is multifactorial.Possible cause with no obvious blood loos and rectal exam being clear points towards malnutrition. As he is in advanced stage of Alzheimers, his diet might be irregular. Also, due to malabsorption secondary to atrophic changes secondary to old age, essential nutrients migh... | |
Degenerative disc, root canal stenosis. Lower back pain and stiffness, knee pain. Suggestions?
Hi. I ve just had an MRI scan and it showed evidence of l4-l5 degenerative disc and possibly root canal stenosis . I am 58 years old . Does this mean it all goes down hill from now on ? Ha ha I do suffer with lower back pain... | Hi Degenerative disc with canal stenosis occurs as a result of degenerative process of aging in the spine. In addition to back pain it causes numbness and heaviness in legs on walking. The treatment depends upon the amount of stenosis and your symptoms. In some, symptoms improve with medication and activity modificatio... | |
Diagnosed Parkinson. On Syndopa plus. Improvement in muscular movements, having side effects. Should I stop medication?
Hello!Doc my mother aged 72 was diagonised with Parkinsons in the first week of Jan 2013 and since then has been on the drug Syndopa plus.But have been observing that though her muscular movements ha... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Syndopa plus is a good medication for treating Parkinson's disease (PD). However, several side effects are also noted. Hallucinations, postural giddiness, nausea and decreased appetite are common. There are several options at this atage- 1. The dose of syndopa plus may be reduced, ... | |
Q. Is glioblastoma curable?
Hello doctor, The patient has glioblastoma cancer, undergone surgery but not operated correctly, taken radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the doctor said chemo tablets are not working, maybe the tumor has formed again so they stopped giving medicine. We are not going anywhere now. | Hi. As you have considered in history, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have been already given. The glioblastoma is a grade IV brain tumor so have overall poor outcomes even after best treatment. So if the disease is unresectable, consider for best supportive care at home. But if the patient's general condition is... | |
Suggest treatment for nasal congestion and cough in a child
My daughter is 3.9 years old she is having congetsted nose and productive cough with fever upto 99 f doctor has suggeted to give meftal p 5 ml 02 times and cefpodoxile cv 3.5 ml 02 times fever is coming down after taking medicine and coming back pls suggest t... | Hi,Continue with medicine, antibiotic medicine takes some time to give its effect.Treatment is ok.Once antibiotic starts acting fever will be alright.Give her plenty of water and liquids and keep her well hydrated.Ok and take care. | |
How to treat polimialgia reumatica?
Hi Dr. I have suffer from fibromyalgia for many years, for which I have been taking Lyrica 150 mg. 3 times a day which it s the maximum dosage as I understand and also Cymbalta, 60 mlg. Now I was also diagnosed with Polimialgia Reumatica, my Dr. says the the only medicine that works... | hi,thank you for providing a brief history of you. as you should know that fibromyalgia is a condition of the pain in the muscle fibers. there is a limitation for the medicine to work behind this. apart from this the other issues start up in a later stage as you got polymyalgia rheumatica. I can understand from this hi... | |
What causes vaginal discharge during pregnancy?
I just found out I m pregnant. My last period was June 3rd - I took a pregnancy test on Fri 7/16 it was positive-it had 3 test to the kit and the second test (because I really didn t have much urine) I held close to stream and believe it touched me a little shortly after... | Hallow Dear,Let me assure you that just little touch of the strip to your private parts would not cause such a fulminating infection. It seems you were harbouring yeast infection (candida) before the pregnancy and has now flared up. You need to undergo antifungal treatment, no doubt. But before that, you have to confir... | |
What causes vomiting and mucus with blood in it?
My son has been spitting up mucus and there is blood in the mucus. This has been going on for a few weeks and he is also throwing up a small amount after he eats his lunch at school. He has asthma and he complains about headaches when he is sick on his stomach. Is this ... | hello, thanks for your query, abdominal pain with vomitings, mucus in blood , asthma requires evaluation. take him to pediatrician. hope I have answerd your query. all the best. take care. | |
Lump on tongue, soreness, redness. Could it be cancer?
Hi, I have a pea sized lump on my tongue (or rather in my tongue) to the left size. I have shown a doc a year ago and he said it was probably veins or something similar (I cannot exactly remember what he said but he said it was not serious). It is still there and ... | Dear Concerned, Thanks for writing to us. You have not mentioned the duration of your tongue swelling.Do you have a Sharp tooth overlying the tongue in that area. It could be due to any of the following: A)Benign geographic tongue; An innocent lesion . To be left as it is as it is painless and symptomfree. B)Riboflavin... | |
What causes bleeding bump on scrotum despite having Cephalexin?
I am taking cephalexin for a lump in scrotum (took 3rd of 30 this morning). A pin hole in the scrotum where the lump is began bleeding, but I was able to stop the bleeding with tissue and a band aid. Is this a sign that the cephalexin is working as it tri... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Do not meddle with the lump if it is not giving problem.Explanation: Sebaceous lumps are very common on scrotal skin so if its that, please do not meddle with it. Meddling might have caused you bleeding. So, if you have any discharge from your lump then you can take a... | |
What causes shooting pain and hard lump on ankle?
Hi - I had a shooting pain down my right leg for four days and on the fifth day I noticed a hard lump on my ankle which was very soar.The next day I got up and there was a big black bruise with a white lump on it.I did;nt hurt myself but the pain was very bad when Iwal... | Hello!Thank you for the query.If you have had varices on this leg, such lump can be a varicose vein with blood clot inside. This can cause local inflammation and a bruise similar to described by you.Please do not wait with it and consult your doctor as soon as possible.Dopplers ultrasound of leg veins should be done an... | |
What causes heart palpitations when one is pregnant?
hi, i am 4 months pregnant, and i have been experiencing heart palpitations, chest pain and pain my left arm. Mostly just pain in my left arm. I have been through the routine check for heart disease, which included a heart echo, and ekg s and have been seen by the t... | Hello,If your ECG, Echocardiogram have not revealed any abnormal finding, the next step would be to go for holter monitoring to record what exactly is going wrong whenever you experience the palpitations. It is common to miss important findings in a random test. The possibility of anemia, stress and general infection a... | |
Wisdom tooth pain, taken cocodamol tablets. Help
i have a wisdom tooth pain when i feel with my tounge i can feel the flappy part but i can also feel a hard lump like cut that is very sensitive above the flappy part! i have looked in mouth with a light and it looks and feels as if the wisdom tooth is also cutting the ... | Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like you have an active infection called pericoronitis. You need to have your wisdom teeth inspected by a dentist and most likely extracted at this time. The risk of keeping them in is that this infection could lead to a more severe one rapidly. Best Wishes and Good He... | |
What is the treatment for gallstones shown on sonogram?
i had a sonogram that shows two gallstones. one is 9mm the other 7mm. i been very nautious and throwing up off and on. my doctor think its ibs which i been diagnosed with many years ago. The medicine he faxed over to the pharmacy will not get it in until wednesda... | HelloI suggest for definitive treatment of gall bladder stones.Definitive treatment is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy).Gall bladder calculus are prone to infection and obstruction,so it is wise to get rid of it.Gall bladder calculus usually doesn't respond to medical management.IBS is a different prob... | |
Is sciatica causing pain from lower back to the foot?
Thank you, I have pain in my lower back and it goes down my right leg all the way to my foot. I can t stand or walk for more than about one hour when it hurts too much . It does not hurt when I sit down. Is this sciatica and what can I do to make this go away? Alev... | Hi,Thanks for your query.From description it looks like siatica. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of thesciatic nerve — which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. MRI is needed to establish the cause... | |
What is the treatment for hyper reflexes from waist and hexosaminidase A deficiency?
I have 3 siblings including myself that have hyper reflexes from the waist down, we have some clonus and tremor in feet when the foot is shoved up. There is an unusual gait that goes with this and a deficiency in the enzyme hexasomena... | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It is a result of some neurological disorder, due to defeciency of the neutrients. I advise you to consult a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses,sprouts, and protein ri... | |
Suggest treatment for pelvic pain and pain in urethra
I have lower pelvic pain and pain in my urethra, I am a female. I went to the doctor and had a rule out ultasound for ovarian problems, but have blood and protein in my urine. I also have lower back pain mostly on the sides. I have been treated for a bladder infect... | Can in theory be an STD. cannot say in your particular case, but generally, STD's can be internal and not give UTI like findings. The antibiotics needed are different and the ones for the UTI are often not effective for STD's. Specfici testing for STD would generally be recommended. | |
Q. Will my tooth support post after root canal treatment?
Hi doctor, I was suffering from molar pain for the past two weeks and then decided to see a doctor. One of my molars decayed and I needed a root canal. But here is a thing, my tooth is very very short for a crown, it is between 1 and 2 mm in height. Is it fine ... | Hi. If your root canal is being in process and the crown length is very low, it is best to have post and core done on it after a final step of the root canal. This will strengthen your tooth and it will last long for like 10 years or more. If you do not get the post and core buildup on it and will go for a cap on such ... | |
Rashes, had chicken pox, itching, painful, turns crusty. Is it because never had shingles vaccine?
I too have and have had for a few years a localized rash on the top part of my butt crack either one side or the other....itchy, painful, seems to enlarge and then turns crusty and goes away. Always comes back. I d... | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection giving rise to this problem.Go for oral anti-fungal tablet like Flucanozole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks.Apply anti-fungal cream locally.Keep local part clean, dry and airy.If there is some bacterial infection due to itching, go for short course of... | |
What causes upper abdominal pain?
I have been dealing with an upper abdominal pain for about 2 weeks. The pain is centered and close to my diaphragm. The pain comes and goes not during any particular event such as eating or drinking, exercise etc. The pain is usually there at a 2 level but when it flares up it can be ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. 2 weeks is a long time to suffer from any pain and particularly in upper abdomen as an early diagnosis is a must for a proper management to avoid any further complications.Hence I would advise you the following:Consult your D... | |
Suggest remedy for rashes due to yeast infection
My yeast infection won't go away I had a many antibiotics for stds I had n now this uncurable yeast infection won't go away I'm starting to think I was born with it my dumb ass mom probably pass it to me and she gave it to me n now I'm just realizing that what can I do ... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Rashes in areas where more sweating occurs is caused by fungal infection but not necessarily yeasts. Most common fungi causing such infection are dermatophytes or tinea. These infections are not hereditary. I suggest you get a fungal culture done of the skin scrapings from your rashes to confirm the p... | |
What causes lower back pain?
I have lower back pain, light spotting off and on the past two days and crampls started today.. my period has been regular around 24-26 days but today is day 28 and I took a test yesterday and it was negative.. was it to early for the test? or is something else going wrong | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.it is early for the test.Repeat it after 5 days. i think this advice will be helpful to you. | |
What is the reason for brown spotting without pain after missing dosage of birth control pill?
I am on the pill and i dont get a period because of the pill, but i forgot it for 4 days and started taking it again straight away but ever since if i go to the bathroom then wipe it comes out pink or with a bit of blood or ... | Hello ma'am and welcome.As this has occured after missing a dosage of your birth control pills, this presentation could be attributed to a possible hormonal level change or even at times a withdrawal bleed. Please consult your doctor for the same.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | |
Q. Can high white blood cells just reveal iron deficiency?
Hello doctor, I recently was referred to an oncologist/hematologist after having two rounds of blood tests, both showing a high white cell count (as well as a few other abnormalities). I saw the oncologist/hematologist who ran additional tests. I see a multitu... | Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Following is my opinion about your asked question. Your two rounds of CBC (attachment removed to protect patient identity), showing high total WBC (white blood cells) count and high neutrophils. Immature granulocytes are elevated slightly. The inflammation, infection, excess stress, e... |
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