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Does acupuncture help for scoliosis and arthritis?
My son has scoliosis (thoracic) and arthritis. He is 28 years old. I wonder why the curvature was not noticed when he was younger because he participated in a lot of sports. However, he is now wondering if accupuncture will work? He is no longer on pain medications, a... | Hello, Acupuncture is a symptomatic therapy and will reduce pain for some time. Here the major issue is with the curvature of the spine which is lateral in nature and leading to scoliosis. Due to scoliosis, there will be nerve root entrapment and muscle spasms. I will advise doing exercise for stretching and strengthen... | |
What causes lump and recurring infections in breast?
for 3 years now I have been getting infections in my breast above my nipple and have had a lump in the breast with the infection and no one knows what is causing it have been back and forth to the doctors and am now dealing with another infection n the same breast h... | Welcome to health care magic. 1.The history and ultrasound procedure finding suggest - breast abscess with features of complications.2.It looks like there was an abscess - which was drained through ultrasound guided but it has reinfected again / complicated.3.In this case the next step will be - a small incision and dr... | |
Should rabies vaccination be given for the bite by a possum?
Hi, my husband was biten by a possum 2 weeks ago. He was admitted into the hospital one week ago for a condition unrelated to the bite. However, the emergency room started rabies vaccination as a precaution. He got the first and second dose of the vaccine... | 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.I think you need not to admitted to the hospitals.Rabies can be caused by dogs, bats, cats and others in descending order. Possum can be counted on others category.So chance of rabies ... | |
Is refusing to use toilet due to physical or psychological reasons?
4 year old girl is refusing to use the toilet for poo (and sometimes wee). Even after loosening medicine, a laxative and 3 sepositories (which finally worked after 8 days). She continues to struggle away from the toilet and hold on to poo. Is this phy... | helloyou should get a complete physical examination of your child especially examination of the anal area to rule out the possibility of anal fissure or rectal polyps as they have painful defecation as a symptom. but in absence of these,it could be psychological. | |
Does chemotherapy treatment cures colon cancer?
If you have liver metastases colon cancer and are almost at the end of your chemotherapy treatment that does not resolve in getting all of cancer in the liver, and from what the oncologist says, it may not be able to be totally removed by surgery, what are the alternativ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.There is stage 4 cancer in the above case. The colon cancer might spread to the liver in half of patients during or after chemotherapy. It is important to know the number and size of liver lesions. A single lesion might be further treated but multiple lesions have low response rates to treatmen... | |
How to cure numbness and tingling in the legs?
I have numbness and tingling in my legs. I was treated for possible internal hemorrhoids. I went and bought plenty of fiber and since resolve that feeling of being constipated. Doctor thinks it may be from you straining to use the restroom. but the numbness in my legs has... | There might be many reaspns for numbness of legs. Diabetes is a cause. If u r not a known diabetic get it checked. See a neurologist n get an mri done of lumbar sacral spine. | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall along with dandruff
Dear sir My age is 26 and my hairs are falling very fastly, I have cut my hair completly with blades and after some time when some little hairs are appears it is falling also, and there are a lot of dandraf in my hair also, Please tell me answer. Regards Muhammad Sid... | Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms o hair fall along with dandruff which is mainly due to nutritional deficiency, excessive stress, hormonal imbalances, and fungal infection of scalp.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take supplements containing zinc, selenium, iron, calcium ... | |
What causes elevated SGPT/SGOT levels in blood with history of malaria?
Hi sir.. i am 26yrs old male. I had history of malaria as plasmodium vivax being diagnosed on 11th sept, 2014.. but all report till now shows normal except LFT reports. mine SGPT/SGOT on 16th sept, 2014 showed 173/175 and today 20th sept. 2014 SGP... | Hello and welcome to HCM, SGOT and SGPT are liver enzymes which are elevated in cases of damage to liver cells or hepatocytes. Jaundice is caused by elevated levels of bilirubin and not by elevated levels of liver enzymes. Malarial infection caused by Plasmodium vivax can infect the liver cells or hepatocytes and thus ... | |
Right ureter mildly thickened. Severe pains and burning in groin. Treatment?
Hi, i had an ultrasound done in December 2012 which show that my right proximal ureter is mildly thickened, which can be inflammatory or neoplastic. I was sent to do further evaluation by way of a CT urography to which i haven't done as yet. ... | Hi,Do not worry, without having proper diagnosis, there is no reason for worry.Most probably you might have this thickening due to chronic infection in your urethra, which is common.Go for CT as you are advised and get it diagnosis.After diagnosis go for treatment accordingly.Ok and take care. | |
Lateral recess and foraminal disc herniation in the tests. Took steroid shots for severe pain. Difficulty in walking. Do I need surgery?
l5-s1 right lateral recess and formainal disc herniation which likely has evolved from protrusion to an extrusion with serve right L5 -S1 nerual formainals tenosis sever pain got s... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Based on your symptoms and MRI findings, surgery may be required to decompress the compressed nerve.Pain may temporarily settle down with rest and medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin, but surgery is a better option for long-term relief.Please get back if you require any addi... | |
What could be the reason behind multiple cysts near the kidneys and liver as well as fluid around appendix?
I've been having lower abdominal and lower back pain along with blood/mucous in the stool. My CT Scan shows mulitple cysts near the kidneys and liver as well as fluid around my appendix. My doctor is on vacation... | HIThank for asking to HCMThe cystic disease of the kidney is genetic in origin, certain mutation of gene is responsible for this, the fluid around the appendix may be due to infection, the inflammation of intestinal tract may also develops the fluids, hope this would be your answer, have nice day. | |
What are the effects of transverse myelitis?
My son has been diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis. It was a very sudden onset. He was hospitalized for a total of 2 1/2 month. After returning home and continuing physical therapy he finally got the use of his legs back. However, after a year he still has trouble holding h... | Hi , your son had transverse myelitis with recovery of motor functions after i year .Generally in 1/3 patients,full recovery occurs with 3-6 months .If it doesnt occur in 6 months then there are less chances of full recovery.So in your case ther are very less chances that he will be able to control bladder as well as ... | |
What causes episode of dizziness and cold sweats?
My husband just had a sudden case of dizziness and cold sweats. He's an otherwise healthy 57 year old. This happened to him about a month ago and just out of the blue. He said he wasn't feeling any nausea, just dizzy and light headed. I'm worried about him because this... | Hi,These symptoms generally occur when bp is either high or low.So please check his bp during such episodes.ThanksDr Sameer Maheshwari | |
Can medical marijuana help with SVT?
Hello, I am 19 and I weight 120 pounds. I was diagnosed with SVT. I was also told that I could possibly have a rare disease due to the abnormal sharp knife pains I get in my chest. I was curious if medical marijuana has any good and bad effects on my condition. I also have severe a... | HI... SVT called as supraventricular tachycardia can be worsened with marijuana. Marijuana can cause sympathetic stimulation and increases your heart rate which can worsen your SVT or initiate an arrythmia. So I would advise you kindly not to use marijuana. Thank you for contacting HCM. | |
Q. My daughter inhaled sea water while swimming. Should she be concerned?
Hello doctor, My daughter inhaled a huge breath of what turned out to be sea water when she rolled onto her back with a snorkel mask. She tried to keep swimming, but breathing was nearly impossible. There were squeaky noises as she tried to get ... | Hi. I want to assure you that you need not worry as everything is going to be fine soon. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. She needs not to be worried and discouraged. Seawater is salty and usually causes such problems to the swimmers. The same is happening with you... | |
What causes white spots inside cheeks and tooth pain?
Hey, i have been freaking out lately on my tooth pain. well its broken and nothing in there and right under it in the jaw there is something that is painfull and that moves which suddenly showed up. Besides that the inside of my cheeck has white spots now and im fr... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to get an x-ray done of the tooth if required a tooth canal treatment can be performed antibiotics analgesics course is required, at home take lukewarm slaine nad natiseptic mouthwash rinses , take multivitamin suplements maintain a good oral hygiene.Take care! | |
Can having unprotected sex followed by having periods mean pregnancy?
hi. im from bangladesh. i had sex last month but my boyfriend didn't ejaculate inside me. only a white gel like thing like leucoria came out from his penis. after that i ven had my period this month. is there any chance that i might get pregnant? be... | HiGREETINGS IF YOU got normal periods (usual bleeding ) after 20 days of intercourse nothing to worry.However an urine test will definitely help you.Cards will be easily available and you can do at home with early morning urine sample. Hope my answer helps you. Regards | |
What is the alternative medicine for Zolfresh in homeopathy ?
Hi My husband is taking Zolfresh 10mg for quite some time now and has all the mentioned side effects of this medicine. Please suggest an alternative in homeopathy or ayurveda to reduce this He is 44 years old. | Hi Read your prob, this is zolpidem tab which acts as anticonvelsent n muscles relaxants . it has many side effects most common are hallucination n amnesia. other side effects are nausea ,vomiting, gastroesophageal reflex,delusion, euphoria, increse libido or loss of libido. tolreance n dependence occure.so he should ... | |
Is the uneasiness in the stomach and appetite for food is associated with Parkinson's disease?
My husband was diagnosed with early Parkinson's, he has trouble sleeping and says it is because of a weird feeling in his stomach. He forgot to tell the doctor about the funny feeling but was told to take to sleeping pills.... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicThere are multiple causes of ployphagia likediabetes, Kleine-Levin Syndrome (a malfunction in the hypothalamus), the genetic disorders Prader-Willi Syndrome and Bardet Biedl Syndrome can cause hyperphagia (compulsive hunger). It s not associated with Parkinson. May be due to underline... | |
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 hanging hair in the rectum of baby?
hi, my baby is 9 months old today while changing her diaper i found out hair hanging out from the rectum. i tried to pull it but its very hard n i was unable to pull it. i am quite worried as to what is it and why i am unable to pull it.Has anyone had such an experience ... | Hi,Welcome to Hcm,I understand your concern. Hair seen like that is not common in children of this age. If its coming from inside that could mean he has swallowed some hair which is tying to get expelled undigested and getting entangled inside. If I were your pediatrician, I would refer you to a pediatric surgeon who c... | |
What causes severe pain in the left arm?
I don t really know what I did but I think I hit my left arm in my sleep, it now really hurts to move and pick things up. It is along the right side of my left arm and it hurts when I twist my hand right. When I touch it it also feels bruised and it feels like something is movi... | Hello, I have studied your case.Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain your arm and fingers associated with it.MRI cervical spine will help you.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiothera... | |
Suggest treatment for recovery from ITBS
How to speedy recovery from ITBS , caused by running workout. I had a 32KM training 2 weeks ago, and I back to running after 5 days for 10KM in treadmill, the next day I was not able to run any more. Then I rest and did some cross training , start running with 3km on 3 days lat... | Hi You have ITBS- an overuse injury. It is good that you have restarted your training with less intensity . This may give you some respite from this injury. Running downhill may increase your chances of ITBS since the Ilio tibial band is used more on running downhill. Personally I would suggest you yo run at a slower s... | |
When is it ok to fly after heart surgery?
Hi, Could you tell me how long you would have to wait to fly after heart surgery. My aunt had a heart attack and they operated using keyhole surgery to unblock the artery. She would like to know does she have to wait several months before she can fly as we have had lots of d... | N I if the surgery was fine, no residual blockages remain and she is comfortable she can fly as early as 2 weeks with no risk. However she should be strict with the time of medication and shouldn't miss any. The whole purpose of key hole surgery is so that the patient can get back to normal as soon as possible. How... | |
Suggest remedy for wheezing sound after chest congestion and cold and cough
Hello Dr. My wife recently suffered from a bout of viral fever with a little chest congestion and cold and cough. Though she has recovered, a light wheezing sound continues. She is in the last month of ATT ( 9th month) of which only RCinex is ... | HIThanks for posting your query. It seems like she is having mild allergic bronchitis because of recent viral infection. NO need to worry about this . Make sure she avoids dust, smoke and cold air. Drink hot water, avoid curds and avoid citrus fruits. Take steam inhalation or Eucalyptus oil inhalation. If t... | |
Is low blood pressure causing balancing issues?
Hi. I'm 2wks post-op from a total hysterectomy. Today I noticed that I'm off balance.I know it's not vertigo. My blood pressure has always been low and I did take it manually after walking, it was 90/62. Is this normal for the balance issue? It's not orthosatic hypotensi... | hi, yes many times low blood pressure is the cause for off balance, it may cause faintind attack, black out or off balance. and your blood pressure 90/62 is definitly low. you need to go to the physician and take treatment. thanks for using health care magic. | |
Suggest remedy for dark purple lump near the opening of anus
Yesterday I didn t feel any discomfort, but today my anus was bothering me. I believed it to be an ingrown hair because I m a relatively hairy person, but after I got out of the shower I took a look and there was a large dark purple lump near the opening of ... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hemorrhoid. Or you may have some pilonidal sinus. You should go for examination. Consult your doctor and go for examination. Then plan surgery accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will ... | |
Should I be concerned with a blood pressure of 97/64 and pulse rate of 102?
my blood pressure is 97/64 and my pulse rate is 102 should I be concerned? The pressure seems low for me and the pulse rate is definitely high for me. My normal BP range is between 105-120/77-85. My pulse is normally 65-80. I had an episod... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are low and the high heart rate is a normal physiological reaction caused by low blood pressure. Coming to this point, I would recomme... | |
Suggest treatment for blackening of fingers in a diabetic patient
My Mom has been diagnosed with Lupus. Acutally in Dec her 2 fingers of the right had had turned cold and then black. It then had vasculitis and has dried. She is been given Omnacotil 5 mg and Zilast 100 twice a day. She was doing well. But from Yeste... | 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.It looks like your mothers limb turn into necrotic changes.This changes are more common on diabetic patient.Steroids should not be adviced to the diabetics as this can further complica... | |
Have PCOS, trying to conceive. Took folic acid, primose oil, waiting to start metformin. Is this the current treatment?
Hi I was diagnosed with pcos in August 2013 after a miscarriage in November 2012 and long spells such as 6 amd 3 months between periods. I really want to get pregnant ASAP and am currently taking fol... | Hi,Thanks for the query. Poly cystic ovary disease presents with irregular periods, anovulation, insulin resistance etc. Metformin helps in treating the insulin resistance. The possibility of pregnancy depends on whether ovulation is occurring or not. As you are having irregular periods, it is difficult to guess the pe... | |
Does pulling nose for some time over a period change the shape ?
Hello doctor ,I wanted to ask that does pulling,stretching or pushing the nose for some time over a period(few months) helps us to change the shape and size of the nose?? | Hi,Abhishek, It seems that you have got some objection for shape or size of your nose. Please do not try this type of adventure.it is not going to help by any way as nose cartilage is delicate and elastic quality so by doing your adventure it is likely that cartilage may be damage causing problem. Ok and bye. | |
Suggest treatment for dust allergy
sir i have dust allergy, due to which i get continous snezing and flow frm the nose when the climate is cold,even i face the breathing problem. i m faceing this problem frm last 2yrs i have met 3 docotrs who gave me a medicines which is just a temporary relief for just a couple of da... | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make you suggestions as follows:1. When you have symptoms of allergies, I would suggest you to take montelukast and antihistamines like levocetirizine for temporary relief.2. For treatment of the allergy, I would suggest you allergy testing... | |
Suggest treatment for cough and difficulty in breathing
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Sir, For my father there is cough accumalated in Lungs, because of this there is problem in breathing. Taking Tablet daily and using pump spray. Can you advise is there a permanent c... | your further might be suffering from copd .... He might be a smoker and it's very easy to get these symptoms in control.. use mycotic and bronchodilator if needed nebulizer with bronchodilators... it might be an exacerbation... feel free to ask further questions | |
Are frequent nose bleeds and sever cough signs of pneumonia?
I've been recently having more nose bleeds lately. 4-5 times per day to be exact. And I have the worst cough ever that comes with it. Even when I am asleep my nose starts to bleed and I wake up due to the blood running down my mouth. Is this pneumonia?! Or s... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Pneumonia is less likely to cause nose bleeding. Recurrent nose bleeding with coughing are commonly seen with sinusitis. So better to consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination and CT scan of paranasal sinuses (PNS). Also get done che... | |
What causes chest pain and swollen collar bone?
My husband has had pain in his chest not cardiac related for quite some time now. He just recently had a chest X-ray done to rule out pneumonia. It was clear. Each time he sees a physician he is told to quit smoking and sent out the door. His chest pops and cracks when h... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist for him. Possibility of bronchitis is more in his case. Bronchitis is common in smokers. It causes inflammatory reaction in airways. And this is the reason for all symptoms. So consult pulmonolo... | |
Does burning pain in chest with history of kidney transplant/palpitation indicate angina?
ive been excersising alot recenlty and been getting burning pains in my cheast. I bent down there to pick up coins from floor and got the burning again but it traveled to my throat and i got a headache! Ive had a kidney transpl... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be related to gastro-esophageal reflux. But, considering your past medical history, angina can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend trying an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, esomeprazole) first. If this helps improve your situation, it would indicate ... | |
Lower abdominal pain while having sex. Is it cramps?
Hi me and my boyfriend were haveing inter course the other night and all of a sudden i felt a very very sharp pain in my lower abdomen, we immetedtly stopped and the pain wouldn't go away for about 30 minutes, but now it hurting again and were not even having sex, b... | hi and welcome to healthcare magic...dear with out a proper examination it is difficult to say some thing with 100% confidence....some time during sex...uterus get excited and start contractions,which causes pain....it is temporary....and need no consultation.... | |
Suggest treatment for hard lump on head
Hi, I have a hard lump on the top of my skull. I ve had it for several years and I ve always thought it was because I hit my head on the corner of a door frame jumping down he stairs as a young teenager. (I m 20 now) the lump feels like a part of my skull and is about the size o... | HI, Good Early morning- from INDIA.Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied it in all the details given from you and understood your health concerns.-Cause and Treatment -of hard lumps on the head -is mostly due to old-fibrosed Hematoma.Treatment-needs to be treated with Excision biopsy as it worries you cosmetically.E... | |
Suggest treatment for genital warts near anus
I am 60 yr old male in good physical health. I went to an STD clinic as I was concerned that newly developed bumps around my anus were genital warts/HPV. To my relief, I was told they were just sebacious glands/cysts, and all other tests for STD were negative. This was ... | HelloThere are only two ways to eradicate sebaceous cysts--1) If they are quite small, they can be treated with a cold CO2 laser by a dermatologist2) Larger cysts would need to be totally excised under local anesthesia by a general surgeon | |
Is flu like symptomes, an allergy or an infection?
Hi I woke up with an extremely sorethrought yesterday and felt like I had mucuse sitting on my chest. My body is aching terribly, especially my head, feels like its going to explode. I also had a high tempreture. I have now woken up feeling the same but with both eyes... | Hello there,I am dr.milan an infectious disease specialist answering your question,Your situation looks like viral infection more than bacterial.TO rule out bacterial infection you can go for culture examination of swab taken from the throat along with differential blood count and you should visit your physician for sy... | |
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
i havebeen prescribed novarsk, due to the elevated blood pressure. i am 65 and had incidents of bp 160/95 etc.all systems doing Ok, echo heart had came up with a slightly leaking valve.I am frightened taking any heart related Rx, including blood thinners | Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that should be maintained under tight control, ı.e. under 140/90 mmHg, because there are a lot of studies that confirm that a long-standing, above these figures, blood pressure produces ot... | |
Pigmentation on waist, buttocks, inner thighs, arm pits, finger joints. Treatment options?
i am a 19 yrs female.....my problem is dat i m having pigmention on my back body.... waist ,butt and inner thighs.......and my underarms are dark too.......i have dark finger joints and some pigmentation around my around.....can... | Hi, In your case one can think either of addisonian pigmentation or acanthosis Nigerians. The first one is associated with blood pressure changes,variable heart rate, weight loss nausea vomiting and skin pigmentation. The diagnosis can be made with serum cortisol, serum sodium and serum potassium levels. Acanthosis can... | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting during dialysis
My has been receiving dialysis but woke up vomiting her last night meal and vomiting bile what can I give her over the counter medication or home remedies.. I know that if I take to the doctor they will keep her in.. do the usual and release her and will tell me it's her ... | Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i can understand your concern. Maintainence dialysis to maintain kidney function,vomitting is common.The causes are various, including electrolytes disequilibrium,drug reactions,B.P.fluctuations,etc.The safest step is to avoid home or OTC remedies and take him to hospital.His ... | |
What causes restlessness in arm?
I have a weird feeling in my right arm that doesn t not allow me to fall asleep. It doesn t hurt, it doesn t feel numb or anything like that. It just feels like I constantly have to move it and it can t be still. This is really worrying me because it s been happening a lot lately. What... | Restlessness in arm has many reasons. Are you undergoing some sort of tension. Sleep deprivation may also leads to these symptoms. This needs further evaluation. | |
Suggest treatment for liver cancer
My friend has liver cancer been known for a 1&1/2 yrs. Ablation & laproscopy has been done, he just received chemoembolizatin a couple of weeks ago, to hold off on a transplant of the liver, which he is not on the list yet, should he have more chemo, if they say he needs it? age 54... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of liver cancer depends on type, stage, location and grade of cancer. He has gone through ablation and chemoembolization. Now he should be given chemotherapy according to need. Go for further chemotherapy if your doctor advice. Hop... | |
What causes stabbing pain in groin and body stiffness?
I keep on getting a shooting stabbing pain in the left side of my groin it s so painful I have to stop and stiffned my body to cope with the pain it comes unexpectedly but is intense. I ha had numerous ultra sound and told my heart lungs kidneys and womb and check... | without an exam, I can only give general information; this would be really helped by an exam. Just poking various areas to see where the pain is, would pinpoint the problem. Generally it is irritation of a tendon in the groin. It can be a hernia in the inguinal region. Sciatica generally is in the back going down the l... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
How to cure pain due to removal of teeth?
I got my wisdom teeth out Friday all 4. Last night I had the worst migrane ever I felt like my head was going to explode. It hurt all night and then when I woke up this morning I felt better but I felt like I was going to throw up and felt very nauseous. My mom switched me to ... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone wisdom tooth extraction and now you are taking analgesic prescribed by doctor, you should take regular Fruit juice, glucose in water, Electrol liquid, dont worry it is happening due to wea... | |
Why do I have mild cough when I sit for a long time?
Hello I have a mild cough only when i'm seating foe maybe more than 1/2 hour or when I,m in bed and lay on my back with a pillow...this is happening to me for 6 month already, at the beginning my cough was more pronounced but now is mild and sometimes is only the se... | Hello, The symptoms described by you are typical of a condition called "post nasal drip". As the name suggests that there are certain secretions from the back of your nose that are trickling down into your throat provoking cough especially when you lie down or sit for long time. This is seen commonly individuals with n... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Should i be concerned as i am having mytro valve prolapse asthma related bronchitis copd and periodic arthritis?
I have a mytro valve prolapse asthma related bronchitis copd and periodic severe arthritis . I m a 58 year old female and all other females in family have died between 54 and 60. My son aged 40, has had hea... | hi, prognosis differs from patient to patient and family history of death has got numerous limitations to extrapolate to others. It should not be a cause of worry to you as long as you are correctly diagnosed and treated. your problems are not life threatening and hence please remain happy. all the best. | |
is there any concern when denture seems to be stuck to my mouth after denture implant?
ive just had 6 x implants and had to have a bone graft, the denture seems to be stuck to my mouth and feels as though the soft lining has a stitch embedded, its still very tender and Im due back to the dentist Friday to have the den... | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.As far as the stuck denture denture is concerned, the tightness what you are feeling is because of the soft tissue liner. Nothing to be panic, consult your dentist and get it removed. Unless it is troubling you, you should not be worried. Consult your dentist and ge... | |
What causes fever , stiff and painful neck?
I woke up a few days ago with a very stiff, somewhat painful neck. I m a 68 year old male and do have a history of SBE (not that it matters). The neck is particularly stiff (painful) when I rotate up and down and much less so rotating left to right, although, when I do rotat... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Without an examination, I can only give general information. But classically, potentially fatal bacterial meningitis would have this set of symptoms. It's a textbook description of a fairly rare condition. Hope I have answere... | |
Depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal, heartache. Cure for symptoms?
i ve been diagnosed with depression and bipolar 1. i ve had this diagnosis for years. i want to know, i have this feeling in my heart , sometimes it ll feel like it bursted into a million pieces, or that its sinking, sometimes it ll feel like a hole... | Nic ! Listen to me every person has some mental issue, so don't over think and made it worst. Do you love sport join one, if your hobbies are dead make them alive, like dancing, singing, drawing, video games. Music and sometime study too. Ok ! Do you take your medicine regularily.some time these medicine you take for d... | |
Is vomiting a side effect of taking doxylag and clarinex for acute sinusitis and allergic rhinitis?
hi doctor, im on my 3rd day of taking doxylag & clarinase for my acute sinusitis and allergic rhinitis... but this time on an empty stomach.. minutes after taking the medicines on an empty make me poop and then afterwar... | Hi, i will suggest that you should not take any medications empty stomach.Tab. doxylag can have side effects like diarrhea anorexia,esophagitis etc.Kindly complete your antibiotic course and take these medications after taking your meals.For symptom relief you can take steam inhalation which might be useful. ... | |
Q. Please help me in improving my body weight.
Hi doctor,I am 26 years old. My weight has been ranging between 54 kg and 55 kg for the last four years. My height is 5'8". I am taking good food, but have lean body. What I should do? Please help me to improve my body weight. I started doing masturbation by the age of 13... | Hi. Revert back with the reports to an endocrinologist online --> | |
What does a painful lump on the back indicate?
Hello, I'm a 48 yr old woman, 5'2" and approximately 130 lbs. For the past three days I have had a stabbing pain in my left side. When I lay flat on my back I can actually feel a lump/buldge. When pressed causes severe pain. It's like a horrible cramp that will not go awa... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The painful lump on back indicates infection or inflammation in pre-existing lump as sebaceous cyst, boil or else. I will recommend clinical confirmation with consultant surgeon for best possible guidelines.I hope I have answer... | |
What causes phantosmia?
I ve been smelling things that aren t really there lately, like cigarette smoke, the smell of weed and perfume. They haven t been really strong but strong enough for me to know what the smells are. Nobody smokes cigarettes or weed in my house so it can t be that and I ve never smoked before eit... | you are having olfactory hallucinations. it is treatable.just take single tab desvenlafaxine.it will solve your problem. after two months treatment it will go away.so do not worry.take caredo not forget to rate the answrr. | |
What is the treatment for high fever in a baby?
Hi, my baby son is 14months old and he is having intermittently high fever. i gave him paracetemol this morning. now, in the evening he has shivers foolowed by fever. i gave hime paracetomol again. the fever is dying. should i be worried. should i take him to A&E? | Hello, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more, important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably a viral illness and it does... | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall as medications didn t work
Hi.. well I m a 25 year male living in Srinagar.. sir i am having hair fall since I was 16.. I consulted a doctor after I noticed I am loosing more hair day by day .. he put me on minoxidil 5% for a hair and combination of tables I don t remember the name but ... | Hello, I have gone through your query and you seem to be having androgenetic alopecia. I would recommend you to use a lotion containing minoxidil and fiasteride on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet finasteride 1 mg once daily. This needs to be continued for 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I hav... | |
Can motrin be used instead of aspirin to treat swelling due to injury?
I had an exray on my ankle after being hit by a slapshot hockey puck 3 weeks ago. The exray came back negative but I still have alot of swelling around both sides and back of. I am icing every night. What should the next step be? Can I take motrin ... | Hi, Motrin (Ibuprofen) is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can be used for relief of pain and swelling in place of aspirin. However Ibuprofen should be taken after food and preferably with antacid like oral Pantoprazole (to be taken before food) to avoid GI side effects of Ibuprofen. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti ... | |
What causes ear and neck pain with dizziness after tooth extraction?
I had a tooth extracted 10 days ago then had to have antibiotics as I got an infection, and was in a lot of pain. The pain has subsided but my ears head and neck hurt and I feel really dizzy and nauseous.I take lever thyroxine for a under active thyr... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain in the ear and neck could be because of the tooth extraction, if you had kept your mouth open for long time while extracting the tooth. it can cause protective co contraction of the neck and muscles of mastication. Nothing to worry, it will subside in a wee... | |
What causes nausea, bloating and fatigue even after removing gall bladder?
my mother is having fatigue, nausea, bloating. She recently had her gall bladder removed and she is still having these symptoms. Also she had a chest scan and the doctor said that her adrenal gland was shriveled and dying?? could this be causin... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Adrenal problems can cause this symptoms. Please send me the scan report of adrenal. So that I can help you further. You should also go for blood test for adrenal hormones level. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answere... | |
What causes pain in lower abdomen on right side?
i hv pain in my lower abdomen on the right side from past three years and am also alergic to many of the drugs......thepain is not a continues pain but when i get the pain i canot move my position ........and pass six days am havin slight temprature which is on and off.... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Since you have pain in the right lower abdomen, fever and related symptoms , and the ultrasonography done 6 months back was normal, I would suggest you the following :: Blood, urine and stool tests. CT scan of the abdomen. This may find the reasons of the pain in the right lower abdomen:Appendi... | |
What causes pain in the stomach after running?
Hi, I have had a gastric bypass last May and have lost 30kg and am now 87kg, 171cm tall. I have been running regularly and am finding that my stomach really hurts when I have finished.mmimstill have quite a bit of flab. Is there a way I can support it while running. | Hi.Thanks for your query.Read the history and understood your problem.It is good that you have undergone gastric bypass and have results of reducing 30 kgs. Flab will go slowly as the body will recoil it back slowly.You can use abdominal strappins meant for this purpose while supporting. Stomach can hurt a bit as there... | |
Laparoscopic hernia surgery done. Pain in the incision site. Will it go away?
i had a laproscopic hernia surgey done on 6 april 2013, but since past few days i am having pain in the area where mesh has been imoanted.i visited the hospital and dr said its neurological pain and it happens as it depends person to person ... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You had laproscopic hernia operation on 6-4-2013. Since few days, you had pain where there is mesh. Dr said it is neurological. As the doctor said must be correct, because whole the mass of the herniation, pushed back will show pressure on the mesh ... | |
Does viral infection cause paleness, fatigue and dark circles under eye?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 8 yr old daughter had the flu 3.5 weeks ago and then it turned into a bad viral infection that caused her to miss a week of school. She hasn t been the same since ... | this is all due to pneumonia from which your child is recovering. during pneumonia there may occur gastroparesis and decreasd gut motility. this may take time to recover this. so have patience. | |
Q. How can I make the hypertrophied scar in the base of my nostril look better?
Hello doctor, I met with a mountain biking accident about two years ago. What I believe is I have a hypertrophic scar from the base of my nostril to my upper lip, which is about 3/4 inches. It is flattened a lot and is no longer red. Can I... | Hello. Yes, it is a hypertrophic scar (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It still looks bumpy and elevated in the picture, and it can be flattened with intralesional Kenalog (Triamcinolone Acetonide) injections. You may need two to three sessions to bring it to the skin level. There are scar gels like Se... | |
What is causing swollen jaw line with sore in mouth?
I just found out that I have 4 kidney stones in my left kidney. The largest one inferiorly measures 8 mm, the largest superiorly 8.3mm. The smaller are 2mm in mid substance of the left kidney. I am a 41 year old female. I had a 3 mm stone in my right kidney a year... | hello thanks for quiery,, u r giving h/o of kidney stones,, u shd seek treatment with nephologist for tht,,u also have swollen jaws and sores which might be due to dental problems like infected teeth,,so u may need x-rays,, so have a consult with a dentist,, and can apply topical anesthetics for pain relief with respec... | |
Sore gums causing headache and discomfort on eating, low appetite. Taken warm water gargles, applied aspirin on gums. Will it subside?
Hello Dr. Chakraborty How are you? On Monday, my gums on the upper left side started to feel sore. It felt worse on Tuesday, causing headache and discomfort when eating, so much so tha... | hi as per the information provided by you there seems to be some inter dental space present between your upper left area. you must see your dentist even if it doesn't hurt anymore as it can be a start of some big dental problem. get the x ray done for sure. take care | |
15 year old with rashes on the arms and legs. Came back from and international trip. Reason?
hello, I am 15 years old and an weird rash has came up on my arms and legs about 2 days agoit went down a bit but I went out today and the rash has came up worse on my arms and moved onto my hands I have recently came back fro... | hitwo common things we have to think of are prurigo and sun allergy.how was the sunexpopsure during the trip?currently do the eruptions itch on sun exposure?the answers to above will help us guide you further.in the mean time topical application of mid potent steroids and oral anti histamines can help.why dont u visit ... | |
What causes pain in lower part of back?
For the last several days, I have been having pain starting in the lower part of my back and it then progresses over my right hip down into my leg. I am experiencing the pain when I stand for some time with weight on my right leg. If I elevate the leg, or at least take weight of... | Dear patient you seem to be having right side radicular pain. Radicular pain occurs all along the leg and starts at back. But since you are not able to take weight on right leg right hip abnormalities should be ruled out.i would advice radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views and radiograph of ... | |
Is Wysolone safe for the treatment of pharyngitis in a child?
Hello, my 4 year old son was suffering from cough and cold (along with episodes of fever). I took him to a Pediatrician and his diagnosis was of Pharyngitis. He prescribed him Amoxicillin (250 mg thrice daily), Asthalin Syrup (Salbutamol + Albuterol) four t... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There must be a good reason for use of steroids for your child, however regarding tapering off steroids, course of 7 days or less usually does not require tapering off. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can as... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
What are the symptoms of skull fracture?
I fell hit the top of my forehead on the edge of a concrete step, very hard. I went to A and E two days later as I still had concussion. They said I would be ok and to watch my symptoms. 2 weeks later, I have just about stopped getting vertigo, still tired with occasional heada... | linear skull fractures heal on their own n don't require much intervention. the fact that u don't have vomiting loss of consciousness n seizures is a good sign that there isn't anything serious to worry about. the dent u mentioned , may have been a dsf depressed skull fracture but its unlikely as the A n E guys would h... | |
How to get pregnant?
Hey. I m 34 years old who had an abortion at age age 27. I now need a baby an have been trying for years and can t get pregnant why is tha. Also fo two weeks now I have been feeling slight movement in my belly the uppersection. Could you say why. My birthday is the 11 of this month I will be 35 | hello mam,thnx fr trusting healthcare magic doctors fr ur health related queries.i guess ur concern is about getting pregnant....right...i got the picture..well lets anzr to ur question with small discussion below with d info u have shared with us..1.age,apprx 34 yrs....women of age group 18-40yrs r called reproductive... | |
Suggest remedy for bruises in arms
Yes. Thank you. For at least ten yrs I have ad a reoccuring perfictly round brurse on my arm. This bruise is also alwsys the samecolor. Like a soar maybe? Never has any blue or green or dark color like other bruises. Just pinkish orange. What could this be? | Hi, Sometimes, because of increased lumbar spine curve during pregnancy, there occurs disc herniation which causes nerve root compression which might be the reason for the cramping and tingling in your legs. You need to get a thorough clinical examination and if required after that, an MRI scan would be required. Hope... | |
Suggest remedy for pain in the wrist from a fall
I fell two months ago and my right hand was scraped on the top so I bend it down pretty far... A week later I had it xray but they said it wasn t broken... They gave me a splint to wear... I really wasn t religious wearing it... But it hasn t got better... It hurts when... | Hi,Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous injury as on xray there is no bony injury.Now after 8 weeks if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the ar... | |
What causes chest pain while eating or drinking?
I am 22 years old and for the last week or so I have had a pretty mild sore throat (only on the right side) and it hurts to swallow. Now my chest has also started to hurt in a similar way when eating or drinking. It's not severe but it's very uncomfortable. Thoughts on ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Throat pain and chest pain while eating is suggestive of acid reflux and gastritis.So better to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small me... | |
Suggest treatment for SGPT level 43
hello sir i was patient of HCV after treatment of six month it clear and after other six month i test again Thanks God it clear again i thank to allah but now i did my LFT test and in report my SGPT is 43. sir plz tell me it is normal or not if it is not normal then what i do | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you had infection with hepatitis c...In such case chance of chronic infection is high as compared to other hepatitis....So it is good that you have cleared this virus from your body ....By which method you have confirmed ???For HCV detection ELISA or equivalent PCR methods has to be... | |
What does hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in a coma patient mean?
Hi my name is deanna. My son went into cardiac arrest Aug 26 2016. Is still currently in coma. A month ago I went to go see him and his eyes were very little open still unresponsive and yesterday I went to see him and his eyes were half open still unres... | Hi , It is very sad to tell you the bad prognosis of hypoxic ischemic enceplalopathy.As your son had cardiac arrest which caused impaired blood supply to brain leading to hypoxic damage to brain .Generally patients go into deep coma if it is very extensive .Chances of recovery are very less .Thanks | |
How long does the sedative effect remain after taking the medication?
i am suffering from bi-polar 2 and my doctor has added quitipin 25mg one tablet in the morning and one tablet at night.but i am feeling sedative these days and need to sleep all day round.will the sedative effect remain or will subside down gradual... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that as long as the sedative effect of drug is concern it is all depends upon the group of drug and the dose, here the Quitipin may be little longer that the other drug, because of the peak serum level effect that re... | |
Suggest remedy for allergic bronchitis
My son is 4 yrs old. He suffered from allergic bronchitis 2 months before. The doctor started l montus kid tablet and advised to continue for 6 months. I thought that continuos intake would result in somoe side effects. So I am giving him only when he is having problems. Is it ok... | Hi thanks for asking question...The tablet you are using can be helpful if taken prophylactically....It will prevent release of inflammatory mediator esp.leukotrine if taken before allergen exposure....So according to doctor advise take it.If side effect occurs it can be managable with consultation of doctor ..Meanwhil... | |
How to treat skin rash on bottom caused due to dermatitis or infected hair follicles?
skin rash on bottom went to doctor and was tol they thought it was either contact dermatitis or infected hair folicles. was given antibiotics both skin save and internal. is not affecting it. started out the size of a quarter and now... | Hello,Thanks for the query.He might have developed furuncles.These are deep bacterial infections.Treatment is with antibiotics but the choice of antibiotics should be based on culture and sensitivity tests.A single best antibiotic should be chosen on the basis of tests.Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.Le... | |
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... | |
Q. Can an anal fissure heal on its own?
Hi doctor, After passing stool yesterday, I noticed bright red blood on the toilet paper after wiping. Now today after passing stool, I noticed a bit of bright red blood on the toilet seat, but not in the stool and a bit when wiping. I am suffering from a bit of pain when this h... | Hello. I can understand your concern. Your symptoms are consistent with anal fissure. Yes, fissure will heal on its own, provided it will get a proper environment. An anal fissure can be prevented by avoiding constipation. Because constipation will produce more pressure on the inner wall of the anal canal, which worsen... | |
What could the heart mass and liver spots causing vision loss be?
I am 26, female and apart from asthma no previous medical problems. I had a liver ultrasound which showed a mass in my heart, on the right ventricle. This was confirmed by an echo. A cardiologist sent me for an MRI last week. He called to say that it is... | this mass in rt venrticle may be space occupying lesion-tumor or clot.it can be related with liver mass also.the same mass can be related with your vision problem. | |
Why does the gestational age differ in two of my scans?
Hi had an ultrasound test on 2014/02/27 reflects gestational age 27 weeks 6 days fetal weight 1261 g and oligohydramnios is present follow up scan done with different Doctor on 2014/03/01 reflects gestational age 30 weeks 2 days fetal weight 1152 g diagnosis symm... | Hallow Dear,The retarded growth of the baby, baby weight estimations and the other findings in the scan are suggesting that your baby is suffering from intrauterine growth retardation. The low amount of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a serious turn that your pregnancy has taken. I would have appreciated had you m... | |
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 decrease fever in children?
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is the proper sponging for children with high fever, I know tepid sponging all over the body and cold compress over the forehead, how about the idea of giving shower on the head specifically? thank you and more power. | Hi Dear, I had gone through your question and understand your concern.You can use any physical methods to decrease temperature-shower with warm water,tub,fan, cover body with wet sheet, give plenty of hot water.Hope I answered your question.If you have more questions,then don't hesitate to call us.I am always happy to ... | |
Suggest treatment for cold , fatigue and cough
Is it possible to have a viral infection like a cold, or an allergic reaction to pollen, without the symptoms of coughing, sneezing, or runny nose? In these situations (or at least what I think are these situations) the symptoms are fatigue, tired eyes, sometimes dizzine... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicAllergic reactions can manifest in different ways including the symptoms that you have mentioned.Viral infections can also have these symptoms but usually along with additional symptoms that would pinpoint the source of the infection.You can consider the use of an antihistamine to s... | |
Hyper, talkative, weird moods. Get irritated, angry if not taken Vyvanse consistently. Reason?
I have known my whole life that something was different about me. I am almost 20 years old and two years ago i went to a doctor to try and get some answers. i found that i was noticeably more hyper than any of my friends, i ... | Hi There, thanks for asking. That is true, you should take Vyvance regularly in order to avoid to be jittery or irritable. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has another component which is "impulsivity". Many boys who have attention deficit hyperactivity also have impulsive behavior. For example, they may become ... | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall and large forehead
i have a large forehead it looks very bad and my hair falls badly my age is 22 and my height is 5.6 please tell me a cure for this because my forhead looks bad and i look bald at front and it spoils my look because of that i look mature please suggest some remedies | Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, cosmetic products etc.From your description, it seems you might be having Male pattern hair loss or Androgenteic alopecia, which is due to male h... | |
What causes pain in right upper abdomen?
My 13 year old daughter has been experiencing pain in the upper right abdomen for one week. It started during a soccer game and we thought it was just a cramp. She experiences it now whenever walking or running right from the start of exercise, not after being fatigued. She is ... | Hi,Such a pain in the right upper abdomen needs to be investigated by a clinical examination by a General Surgeon and an ultrasonography . This may be due to Gall bladder problem like cholecystitis, liver abscess, hepatitis and so on. Get investigated Get started on the right treatment in the form of an antibiotic and ... | |
Is bulge above ribs after abdominal hysterectomy due to hernia?
I am 1 week post op today. Abdominal hysterectomy, right ovary removed. I ve noticed a bulge of skin collected on my right side just above my ribs. Could this be a hernia developing? Will it go away in its own? Thank you for your time & attention~Catherin... | Hi,This does not seem to be due to post operative hernia as this is an unusual site to occur. Other soft tissue abnormalities need to be ruled out.Get a MRI or ultrasound scan done.Thank you. | |
What does T4 level-38.86pmol/L,TSH-3.33 ulU/ml indicate for a new born?
Our new born baby girl is 1 month old now. During her usual blood tests at birth shows a Free T4 level of 38.86 pmol/L (reference 11 - 32) & a TSH level of 3.33 ulU/ml (reference 0.7 - 15.2). Is this normal ? Her mother is 29 years old & ... | Yes, this is a normal report. TSH is 3.3, which is below than 5 uIU/ml. There is no need to worry. Take care. | |
What is the treatment for spondylolisthesis?
i am 16 years old girl..i cannot run since 4 years..my legs are weak i was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis last year they said i'll be ok within a week or month but that didn't happen..i have my physical education practical next month..i dont want to be embaraased in front... | Hi you have spondylolisthesis and are unable to run. In my practice it is too early age to have any neurological involvement due to spondylolisthesis. I would suggest that you start exercises for you back and get an MRI to understand exact pathology to be taken care of. | |
What causes reddish sores on both of my arms?
About sixty days ago I was in Florida and I woke up one morning with a red circle on my arm that was about the size of a dime. I thought it would go away but it just got bigger - now the size of a silver dollar. And now I have all these small reddish sores on both arms. I ... | HiThanks for posting on HCMI have read and understood your concern.Your description of symptom points towards a fungal infection like ringworm.Since you have not had any favourable response on antibiotics, an antimycotic like miconazol cream may help.Just discuss this with your Doctor.Hope this will help.You may write ... | |
Suggest treatment for testicle pain and burning sensation in the penis head
Hello I was feeling a burning sensation at the tip of my penis and after about 10 days I started feeling pressure and pain in my testicles. I went to my doctor and he said I probably have prostatitis. He prescribed a 1 month course of sulfatri... | HelloThanks for query .Based on your symptoms I would state that you are likel to have Prostatitis and needs to be confirmed.Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of a... | |
Suggest treatment for tachypnea
dear sir, I am DR. Vasanta. my dad had undergone CABG 3 weeks back.post operatively he developed pulmonary edema and treated for the same . he is on lasix now. his lungs are clear. he has developed cough which is more in the night. cough followed by tachypnea.[episodic] he responds t... | Hello dear Dr. Vasanta , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your father in details .* This is more in relation with bronchi irritation from the post intubation effect or residual result of pulmonary edema .* Guidelines for better outcome- Maintain hydration with plenty o... |
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