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What does mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and mild atrial dilation mean? I am a 45 y/o female with obesity and OSA. I am having a left knee replacement in Nov. and the right knee in March. I had an echo. that says it s normal but I have mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and mild dialation of atrium. Is t...
Actually 2D echo is subjective. For Mild MR TR on echo butwithout symptoms, u don't need to worry. Still we need to see objective measurements , so send echo reports.
Taking Rexipra-10, Rexipra 5. If dose missed:stomach upset, strain in head. Medicine timing and further suggestions i am currently taking Rexipra-10 + Rexipra 5 + Clonotril 0.25 at night Daily. I feel that these are only helping for 1 day i.e. the day i take the medicine and internally it is making me weak. An example...
Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. From the medications that you have stated it appears that you are having a depressive episode. Now depression takes 3-4 weeks to get better and another 4-6 months of therapy for prevention of further episodes. The symptoms you develop after discontinu...
Does fitness competition diet cause dizziness ? I am on a fitness competition diet at the moment and I am pmsing, for the past few days I have been very tired, no energy, i sleep a lot, nauseous, light-headed, and a increased heart rate. This is not typical for me and I just want to know if this is because of the diet...
Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The cause of symptoms could be excess stress and diet modification. It is less likely to be caused by pms. I would suggest you to relax, keep your self well hydrated, and if possible get your blood pressure monitored. Since, excess physical strain, a...
What causes dizziness and frequent chest pain? I was experiencing dizziness a few months after the birth of my son. I had an ECG a few months ago which came back normal. I have recently been experiencing chest pain and went to the doctor last week. They ordered blood tests and a chest x ray. I had the chest x ray...
Hello,Yes, the doctor will definitely contact you immediately if he found something abnormal in a chest x-ray. So no need to panic about it. In my opinion, you should also consult a psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You will also need...
Could i be pregnant even if i am on Nuvaring? On nuvaring for a year now. My last period in June was pretty heavy with blood clots. But my period in July was very light, brownish in color. The week I put new nuvaring in, I had lump in breast that has gone away and dr didn t feel anything upon exam. I have been nauseou...
hello,i can understand your concern.the followings points need to be considered.if you had given a gap in inserting the new nuvaring instead of inserting after the 1 week period, it would not provide total protection in that calendar month.was the insertion of the ring the first after a gap of one or two months??? if y...
What causes faster heart beat and tightness on abdomen? I was diagnosed with kidney stones in november 2010,however I have had the stones for over a year. They seemed to have passed but my right front abdomen feels tight and my circulation feels off. My heart has been constantly racing now for a couple days too. Shoul...
Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms (increased heart rate) and abdominal tightness, could be related to recurrent kidney stones. Other possible causes to consider would be irritable bowel syndrome or liver stones. That is why I would recommend you...
Is Flotral intake safe for treatment of kidney stone? hi, itz maryam khan from india.. sir i wanted to confirm that my mother who is 48 yrs old if suffering from kidney infection as well as she is having 07mm stone in her right kidney. our doctor has been prescribed her FLOTRAL 10 mg tablet .. would it will be suitabl...
HIThank fro asking to HCmI really appreciate your concern for your mother looking to the given history here I could say that if this is stone in the kidney then the site of this in the Renal region is matter if this is to be removed then this does not need any treatment and with kidney functions the stone comes down in...
Could weakness in right triceps be due to nerve damage? I m 44 years old and recently hurt a muscle training my shoulders. The muscle pain is in my upper back between my spine and shoulder blade. I have iced it many times and the pain is almost gone but now my right triceb is lame and weak is that a nerve thats damage...
Hi, When a patient complains about muscle weakness and sensory changes in this case upper limb (triceps) the doctor first looks at this part where you have the pain (UPPER BACK) to see if a patient have a pain in the nerve roots. If pain is in upper back doubt is in the roots of the nerves but if the pain is not there,...
What is the lump over my naval area? When straining to lift my self out of the bath tub. I have been noticeing a large oval shaped lump 1.5inches above my navel its about 4'long and does not hurt. The only pain I have had is lower back pain for the past 3 months or so.other than that I have been feeling normal. I have...
Hi,From history it seems that there might be having developing umbilical hernia as while increasing intra abdominal pressure while straining yourself while coming out of tub.Consult surgeon and get examined.Avoid constipation and cough reflex.Avoid weight lifting.Ok and take care.
Q. I have painless white bumps on the penis after unprotected sex. What could it be? Hello doctor, I had an unprotected sex and noticed two issues on the shaft of my penis. The first thing I noticed was a dry, flaky area about the size of a dime. I have applied mosturizer to it thinking it was just dry skin, but it ha...
Hello. If it is not sexually transmitted disease then it can be acne, Fordyce spots which develop when skin's pores are clogged with natural oil, called sebum, sweat, and dead skin, it can also cause infection. Pearly penile papules (PPP) is small, fleshy bumps that usually develop in gland penis in rows around the hea...
What are the solutions for nasal congestion, sinus clog and asthma? I moved to the South and now have nasal congestion, sinus clog, and asthma. I have taken 4 allergy tests(2 prick tests, 2 blood tests). All are negative. Why did this just occur when I moved and what besides these ineffective nose sprays can I use for...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms are suggesting me that you are having some allergic reaction which is causing all these symptoms. Nasal congestion and sinus clog are due to release of mediators of allergy like histamine which is responsible for your symptoms.As you have tested yourself with different allergen and fou...
Does phimosis affect fertility? HelloMy husband and I have been trying for a baby for 3. Months now but it hasn't happened.. We also have been taking prenatal medication.. Is there a problem? I am 28 and he is 32? Also to find out he has phimosis? Does that affect conceiving?! Am worried? Thank u
Hi welcome to healthcaremagi.I have gone through tpur question.As far as Phimosis is concerned it does not affect fertility.Phimosis may cause urinary infection but doesnt affect fertility. Or during intercourse bleeding due to tear.I would suggest Do inrercourse in fertile period on alternate days, try for 3 months , ...
Can increased SGOT and SGPT levels cause acne ? I got my blood test done on 26 th June and my s.g.o.t was 82.8 and s.g.p.t is 44 .7 . What can be the reason for this increase ? Can it cause acne ? And after how many days should I get d test again to check if they are normal ? I was having homeopath medicine from last ...
Hello,Elevated SGOT/ SGPT can be transiently raised in few infective cases but if you have no infection, please re check your Complete liver function tests after 2 weeks and if they are still elevated , you have to get evaluated and get tested as to why you have altered Liver function tests, please consult your docto...
Suggest remedy for abdominal pain HELLO SIR...i am suffering from abdominal discomfort for last 2 months ...yesterday i did an USG...It is showing ascites .. & then i did CECT OF abdomen... it is showing rectosigmoid narrowing...meanwhile peritoneal fluid analysis revealed..lymphocytosis,high ADA(109),negative AFB,Neg...
The further course of action should be as follows::Colonoscopy to find out and to take biopsy from the recto-sigmoid narrowing area to see whether this is due to Cancer or Tuberculosis. Once the report is available the treatment will be according to it. If this is tuberculosis and there are so symptoms and signs of obs...
How to confirm psoriasis? sir, i am uttam kumar das, age 25, i am suffering skin deasese problem, i have consulted doctor one doctor say it is psoriasis, and another doctor say it is seborrhoeic dermatits, deasese is more high in my body, always dendruff on my head and when my ishonfulia is high that time dendruff is ...
Hello,I can understand your concern for possibility of either psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis on scalp region.As per the description both of the above can be the possibility of your condition. In such kind of situation I generally go for Skin biopsy of the affected area. It is the best of approach to diagnose the ex...
Is vitamin B12 and D deficiency being treated by correct medications? i am 60 years old and as per test report my vitamin B12 level is 202 and vitamin D (25 HYDROXY VITAMIN D) level is 14.74 which is deficient. I am taking Cap Mecofol Plus every day, Calcijoint - XT every alternate day and calcirol sachets once in 10 ...
Hi,You are on correct line of treatment.Continue with these medicines.If possible go for ten B12 shots or Injection Vitcofol 10 shots to get quick recovery.Take more dairy products in your diet.Expose in sunlight for half an hour in the morning sunlight.Ok and take care.
What causes middle and ring finger to be deformed in fractured wrist? I suffered a comminuted fracture of my left wrist in 1998. Surgery was performed, placing a pie plate, screws, wires, etc. My recovery was average at best, and while cosmetically the wrist is ok, full function was never restored. Within the past 10 ...
Hi, Following wrist fractures, there is a good chance of extensor tendon repture which might occur spontaneously. If I were treating doctor, I would examine patient thoroughly and make decesionyon further investigations. After this, I would be in good position to advise accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let...
Continuous flank pain, urge to urinate at a minimum. History of recurring pyelonephritis. Any inputs? I have continued right flank pain, had pyelonephritis Dec 3 - 10, then passed kidney stones Dec. 17th. The pain in on going and doesn t seem to get better. it is somewhat relieved with pain medication . It is definite...
Welcome to HCM!Your reports are needed.Chronic infection can be due to DM, so check your Blood Sugar Level.Also do Renal Function Tests fresh, Serum Uric Acid levels,Sr. calcium & Sr. PTH.A urine culture & sensitivity report is needed.A fresh DTPA renal scan renogram should be done & cause for reduced renal function (s...
What causes high liver enzyme values and cholesterol level? I had an ultrasound of my liver because my enzymes were high ast 115/alt 120 alp was 500. The test showed hepatitis I had been screened for hepatitis first and all test came back negative. Two years ago I was diganosed with a fatty liver and notw the ultraso...
Hi ! Because you have an elevated ALP =500. And also elevated ALT, AST. It may caused from your biliary tract. Is your GGT is normally ? or too elevated?
Could chest pain and weird feeling in neck be due to anxiety? Hi, I m a 19 year old male facing some potential heart issues. Randomly my heart will slow way down for a few seconds and then return back to normal. I have anxiety but I can t help but feel there s something wrong with my heart. It usually occurs while sit...
Hi,I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. The symptoms that you have mentioned can very well be manifestations of anxiety. Since you have visited a doctor, I assume that your cardiac evaluation would have been done. If not, you can get a ECG done just to rule out any cardiac cause. That will help you ov...
What causes heart, back, legs and lip pounding with breathlessness, eye twitching? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I feel the pounding of my heart in my back, legs, lower lip. I am having difficulty breathing sometime. My left eye has been twitching lately, which may or...
Hello,     All your symptoms are suggestive of an acute allergic reaction. So better to consult a doctor and get done Intravenous avil and dexona for immediate relief of these symptoms. Once these symptoms are subsided, get done detailed allergy testing to identify the causative allergen in your case. You need to avoid...
Does recurring vaginal itching indicate psoriasis? I dont have psoriasis on my arms, elbows, knees or scalp or anywhere else but about four months ago i started getting a vaginal itching and i have been to two doctors and have been treated for a bacterial infection and a yeast infection although it was not a yeast inf...
Hi,You seem to have pruritus vulvae. There may be some cause. Infections like bacterial vaginosis,candidal vulvovaginitis,parasitic like scabies,pinworm, trichomoniasis,dryness,dermatitis,lichen planus,psoriasis,lichen simplex,lichen sclerosus,irritant or allergic contact dermatitis,neoplasia,psychogenic...etcYou consu...
Is it advisable to give meftal-p within 4 hrs gap? Hi my kid wake up at morning and vomited 2 times and temp is below 100.we took to doctor and given domestal and calpol.Vomiting stoped but temp is at 100 so we have given Meftal p 3ml AT 9pm still temp is there.IS IT ADVISABLE to give meftal within 4 hrs gap
Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM.SyrupParacetamol@15 mg /kg can be given 4 to six hourly basis. Better to avoid meftal 4 hourly.Tepid water sponging should be given priority for such non responding fever.Give him plenty of fluids. Plse take care of the nutrition.Hope the query is answered.thanks
If wisdom tooth not removed can lead to joints and muscle pains? I have been dealing with inexplicable joint and musculoskeletal pain on and off for 5 years. My wisdom teeth wre never removed and now my jaw aches constantly. Is is possible that the failure to have my wisdom teeth removed may be an underlying cause to ...
Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...As per your complain and presentation of symptoms such a chronic joint and muscular pain is not seen in case of problems related to wisdom tooth and in case if your wisdom tooth has not caused any pain symptoms then althou...
Does gum skin falling after tooth extraction indicate dry socket? Hi. Wednesday I had two teeth extracted on right side. Upper molar and lower. I have been rinsing with salt and water. This evening something fell out while gently rinsing. Looked like minute piece of gum. pink in color with a bit of whitish stuff in mi...
Hello, Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have undergone extraction now you feel of gum skin fell out dont worry these symptoms are not of dry socket and gum skin doesnt fall off after extraction, skin which you feel might be mucoperiosteal flap that might be tear due to extraction . I will suggest you to ...
What causes back and prostate paining? Two years ago I was treated for prostate cancer. Completed treatments and PSA is less than 1. This week I noticed bright red blood droplets after urinating following a bowel movement. I continue to have flank and back pain and it is persistent. No other blood droplets and no prob...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Drops of blood after urinating are usually due to a condition affecting the prostate and urethra. Rarely it can be linked to the urinary bladder. It is important to get evaluated by your urologist as you have already been treated for prostate in the past.Doing an ultrasound scan to assess the b...
What could cramps in back with painful gallbladder suggest? Hi, For the last five months I'm suffering different symptoms like cramps in back back, a pinch in my bag when I burp, kind of pain in my gallbladder area and constant pain in my right side of the rips. Sometimes I also feel very bloated. Normally I can sleep...
if still you are having pain then consult gastroenterolgist get USG or CT scan done. Take pain killers as advised.
Suggest treatment for cyst on liver and raised alkaline phosphatase levels My 57-year old sister just finished chemo and radiation for triple negative breast cancer. Her blood work showed alkaline phosphatase level is still high. She had a liver, ki dney, gallbladder and pancreas ultrasound. It showed a 3.4 cm cyst on...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your sister has triple negative breast cancer. Now she has liver cyst. It can be hemangioma, amoebic cyst, hyadatid cyst, pyogenic liver abscess or liver metastasis. She should go for MRI. If needed go for ultrasound guided FNAC. It will give...
Is verorab vaccine and tetanus shot sufficient in case of a monkey bite? A monkey bite my daughter hand in kualampur only a dot of blood comes out we went to the hospital after 7 hours the dr gave her one dose of verorab vaccine and tetanus and said that's enough is that right with simple bite with no pain.or we s...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a disease which is also transmitted by bite of the monkey, it is a 100% fatal disease but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As your daughter was bit by a monkey which has led to small amount of bleeding from the site of bite, according to WHO categorizes it has been ...
What causes running nose and swollen eyes? my 22 months old boy had a cold-mostly running nose.he went to the hospital and was given antibiotic and paracetamol but the running nose is still on.yesterday he woke up with swollen and red eyes and has rash on his face and on his back.what could be the problem
Hi....by what you quote, with everything put together I feel he's having a viral infection which is causing this. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. This doesn't warrant antibiotic therapy.For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.Para...
Unprotected sex. Finished mensuration. Taken birth control pills. Will I get pregnant? Hi.I've finished my menstruation on 19 July 2013 and I start to take pills on 22 July then 23 July I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend but we widrew it. Then I continuing taking my pills but the last 3 tablets of my pill for 8...
Hi,As you had sex during non fertile period, chance of having pregnancy is less.And as you got your period even less, there iless chance of having pregnancy.Having less period might be due to oral contraceptive pills.You got your period early might be due to not taking last 3 pills and its withdrawal effect came earlie...
Suggest treatment for having ring between knee and ankle I have some allergic reaction on my left leg, in between knee ankle ....its is like a ring of about 4 cm radius....doc suggested me to take omnacortil 5 mg and 1 levo citrizin per day....it is like 15 days gone but ring still appears as before...and i have appl...
HelloThank you for posting on HCMFrom your description, it seems you have got Tinea corporis, a sort of fungal skin infection.I would recommend you consult a dermatologist for proper management.I generally recommend proper course of oral antifungal drug like fluconazole / itraconazole along with local application of se...
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 ...
Is there any remedy for bad artery in front of heart with unstable angina pain and history of bypass surgery with stent implants? Ive had double by pass open heart surgery and two stent implants. Now I'm told I have a bad artery in front of my heart that they can't do anything for I have unstable angina pain..medicat...
hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.I understand that you have undergone CABG and stenting,inspite of that you still have angina.I am sure your treating doctor has given fully optimized medication.In this case there is procedure called external enhanced counter pulsations I.e.EECP.This will help y...
Suggest weaning food for a six month old baby Hi Dr,my baby is six month old. last one month we are giving solid foods like nestum and cerlac. My baby diet is :10 AM - Nestum 1PM : dhaal with vegetable soup 5 PM cerlac remaining time mother feed.Can we give cerlac in @8 PM. (baby likes dhaal and vegetable soup than c...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Your kid's birth weight and current weight are absolutely superb. My congratulations for it.At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each...
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...
Suggest remedy for acid reflux and enlarged tonsils while having chronic lung disease my daughter was born 3 months early has chronis lung diease.. Came home with no cough and has improved about 3 months at 5 months corrected developed a runny nose then a cough which she still has now 3 months later she coughs till sh...
Hi, What is the age of the child? There is no need for steroids to reduce the size of the tonsils. Reflux may cause these symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
What causes recurrent ascites and elevated bilirubin levels? Hi my father is on a trial at ucla for HCC liver cancer in the portal vein. His tumor markers have gone fro 2548 to 945 and his tumor went fro 39% to 27% But he keeps getti g asecities..stomache bloat with water. His liver enzymes are all in good range but h...
Hello, Liver enzymes may be raised because of various causes. In your case, some may be more possible but in every case it requires evaluation of the cause. Most common causes of such liver derangement's are Alcohol, Viral hepatitis, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Drugs. Gamma GT is most commonly raised due to alco...
Suggest treatment for renal calculi along with frequent and burning urination Hi I am 30 year old male. I had an ultrasound in March. I have a 0.6 size kidney stone in right kidney. Nowadays I get burning sensation while urinating and have urge to pee every 5-10 minutes and when I go only drops come out. I took Citalk...
HiThere is a possibility that your 0.6cm stone has come down into the ureter and then is on its way close to the bladder which will explain your symptoms. Please take plenty of oral fluids. Citalka could help but you also might need to take drugs called alpha-blockers to help the stone come out and obtain relief. If pe...
Suggest treatment for dizziness and tremors all over the body Hi I have had constant neck pain and stiffness in my neck muscle tremors all over my body back pain headaches and now bad dizziness for 18 months + now I ve seen so many doctors they have not listened till recently they x-rayed my neck and said I have a los...
Hello!I understand your concern.In my opinion your troubles are probably due to a cervical disc problem. It may be dislocated or it may be just degenerative changes to your cervical vertebral column. These changes explain the back pain, headaches, dizziness. Also the changes in your cervical x ray can be explained by ...
Does drinking alcohol before ovulation affect chances of pregnancy? My husband and I are trying to conceive . According to my calendar I still have 15 days till my expected period (I should be ovulating tomorrow)... I do realize that my body probably does not behave like clockwork though so I can not be certain. My qu...
if u want to become pregnent dont drink..it will adversly effect u r health most importently if u get conceived there is so much effect on fetus especially in first 3 months..its not like u can drink after 3 months.babies body parts most start forming in first 3 months it will bbe retarted by drinking alcohole..so who ...
How to treat swollen leg and foot after got stung by yellow jacket? stung by yellow jacket friday ... leg and foot started swelling yesterday and today.. its very painfull and circulation in my left leg and arm seem to be getting cut off as they are getting tingly should i see a dr or wait to see if swelling goes down
Hi XXXX Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query! I went through your query and understand your concern. You ave got insect bite. you can apply a soothing lotion like calamine over the rashes and also intake of oral antihistamine like either cetrizine...
What medicines apart from hcg injection and fulgest should I take to avoid abortion ? hello doc..... i am 31 yr old , had a daughter 5 yrs old.....had one missed abortion last year ( in 6th week).......now i am 5 weeks pregnant ......my doctor had suggested me injection of hcg weekly for 4 weeks.....and fulgest for 4 ...
Hi Deepti,Welcome to HCM.You are doing much more than required. All those medications are the routine regimen followed by obstetricians. How effective they are, is debatable. Pregnancy is a natural process and the best thing that we can do is, not to interfere with that process. Avoid over exertion, bumpy travel, heavy...
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...
Suffered Intracrebral Hemorrhage, seems disoriented, unable to move his legs. How to gain back functionality ? Hello , my father ( 70 years old ) suffered an Intracrebral Hemorrhage , he was admitted to the hospital in Jan.15 and stayed in the ICU for 69 days , then was transferred to a regular room , he is not orient...
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Brain hemorrhage leads to irreversible damage to brain nerves (where the bleeding occurred). Therefore, complete or significant recovery usually does not occur and survivors are left with varynig degrees of disability. Future treatment would consist of good physiotherapy and brain ...
Diagnosis of odorous but painless sores on penis? I have a sore on my penis. 3 small soars to be exact. The size of 1 mm . It looks like a doughnut. No itchin, sensitive to touch but it doesnt hurt. It does have an odor. This showed up sudenly in a day..wry first time. Urination not painful but mild burning sensatin. ...
Hello and welcome to health care magic. Your description of history is incomplete. You forgot to mention whether you had sexual intercourse recently, which is the most important factor that differentiate the possibility of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The most common cause of painless sores if you had unprotected sex...
What treatment should be taken to cure acne ? i ve acne and spider veins on my cheeks . There are also scars left by acne. I m a 21 year old woman. Plz help
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, Treatment for acne and acne scars are two different treatment.First get your acne treated .Once you are through then go for scars.Treatment for acne depends upon the stage of acne.Selection of right soap or face wash is most important .You should not use oily soaps.Use dermadew acn...
What causes shortness of breath after stent placement in coronary artery? my mom had 2 stints put in main artery in her heart in nov,2010, she just had her stress test and it stated she has coranary artery disease that i am figuring is the 2 stints that put in... dysenea, shortess of breath definition , and hyperlipid...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Her symptoms and stress test are suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD).She is also diabetic.So get done coronary angiography.There is always possibility of restenosis.If Angiography is showing blockage then bypass surgery is the treatment ...
Q. What are the effective ways to regain the complexion of tanned skin? Hi doctor,My face complexion is much darker than my chest. The reason may be overexposure to sun and pollution. Please suggest me ways to get fair skin.
Hi. Tanning is a common issue in countries with a predominantly longer summer. However, there are many effective ways to regain the fair complexion using depigmentation creams, chemical peels, lasers, etc. In addition to those, the most important step is to use a proper sunscreen with SPF 30. Depigmentation creams need...
Suggest remedy to deal with cognitive deficits Korsakoffs, can someone please tell me how one can improve there cognitive deficite or certain routines that can be used to develop the impairment. Please also advice on other things that can be done to give a good quality of live to someone with this disorder and best ma...
Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Vit B1 supplementation is a way to help with these cognitive deficits. Also donepezil and memantin are the drugs which can be tried. Hope I am able to answer you...
Have IgA deficiency. Should I get yellow fever vaccination? My IgA level is around 40. I am 34 years old & planning a trip to Africa. I have read on the CDC website that individuals w/ Selective IgA Deficiency should not get a yellow fever vaccination . Some articles consider a low level of IgA as having Selcective Ig...
Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my ability.This is a difficult question to answer, as you said the articles out there dont point to any conclusive answer. But CDC guidelines are pretty good and they work most of the time as such I would say dont risk it, dont take the...
What are the main reasons for Kidney failure among Indians? what are the main reasons for Kidney failure among Indians?is Kidney failure always related to Anemia? My hemoglobin count is 6.8my doctor said, my kidneys are functioning at 17%. but I do not have any symptoms. can this be true? what can be the treatment?
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Diabetes and hypertension are the main reasons of kidney disease in Indians. It is well known that diabetes and hypertension targets the kidney function in the glumerulus and causes nephropathy. It begins by permitting proteins to be excreted in urine and this progressively increases with time....
What causes pain and tightness in the chest? I am 48yrs woman, non smoker, past menopause and no high blood pressure or medical problems..but I have had chest pains and tightness in my chest..am i at risk for heart problems at my age? and what test should I ask my doctor to do? and what are the other symptoms?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Post menopausal women are at increased risk of heart disease.Symptoms of heart disease are chest pain, perspiration, palpitations, chest tightness, Heaviness etc. So we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. So get done e...
Suggest treatment for bad breath Hi. I ve been suffering from bad breath for how many years now. It s so frustrating because I brush three times a day and even floss. I also have regular visits to the dentist. When talked to him about my problem, he said that my oral hygiene is fine. When I brush my teeth, it stays fr...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The bad breath or halitosis can be because of the gum infection or food lodgement, since you are telling your oral hygiene is good, the other possible causes of halitosis can be because of respiratory tract infection or gastro intestinal disorders. Nothing to be pan...
Suggest treatment for spinal arthritis Good Evening sir i wanted to know if you can recommend a good doctor for me to address my hiv status and the arthritis that is in my spine. i live in opelousas, louisiana it very hard to get the medical help that i need i haven t been on meds for almost a year and i have had labs...
Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query.well i would like you to get consultation with Rheumatologist to confirm either its due to autoimmune disorder and then orthopedic consultant.Also get blood test regarding RA factor,Uric acid,serum calcium along with vitD...
How measures can one take to get white teeth ? hello, am 22years old male, am brushing my teeth twice a day,still my teeth are yellowish not getting white,due to excess of drushing blood is coming..can u suggest me wat should i do? i want to look my teeth white... thank u :)
Dear Thanks for the query. 1. Get your teeth cleaned by dentist. Brush your teeth after every food, if not at least immediately after morning break-fast and last food of the day. Use soft brush and tooth paste containing fluoride. After professional cleaning your complaint of bleeding will also stop. 2. Even after prof...
Can Acetaminophen and Tramadol be addictive? My husband was recently given a precription of tramadol acetaminophen, he was in a bad accident in 2002, resulting in L1,2,3 and 4 transverse process fractures. He has been using naproxine , 3times a day, his family DR suggestive the tramadol in its place. is the tramadol a...
Hi,Thanks for being on HCM.Tramadol is an opioid drug and can be habit forming. Acetaminophen on the other hand, doesn't belong to that class.Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.
What causes hard and painful lump on forehead? I have a lump/ knot on my forehead. I really don t remember when it appeared but when I pull my hair back tight enough that it pulls my skin and the fluid goes some where but when I take my hair down or it loosen the lump/ knot comes back bigger. It use to fell soft now i...
, Thanks for the query. You 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. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct qu...
Suggest treatment for soreness in jaw due to wisdom tooth coming out Hi. I am 17 years old and think that my second wisdom tooth is coming in, as I began to feel it yesterday. I do have a throat infection and just attributed the soreness in my jaw to be because of the illness but now I feel a little bit of an outer de...
helloo....read thru ur query....throat infection can be due to errupting wisdom tooth...it might get infected due to accumulation of debris between tooth and flap..but dont worry ..u can take antibiotics(amoxicillin+metronidazole) and pain killer(diclofenac).for 5 days...do hydrogenperoxide mouth rinse...and do salt wa...
How to treat flu while on Nquil tablets and Sudafed? I had the flu last week, and I was taking a lot of Nquil tablets and Sudafed. Since I ve stopped taking the medicine, I haven t felt very good at all. Is it possible to have withdraw symptoms from to much antihistamines, and what remedies can I take to feel better?
Flu or viral fever will last from 3 days to 3 weeks with or with out treatment it will continue. antibiotics are given if there is associated chest congestion. nothing to worry, sudafed and Nquil can be stopped. take plenty of liquids and rest.
Undergone hysterectomy and laprascopy. Now started to gym and walking. Having piercing abdomen pain. Advise i had a laprascopy 6 wks ago tomorrow. i had a benign mass on my right ovary, i had a hysterectomy 12 years ago but kept my ovaries. i had the ovaries and fallopian tubes removed laprascopically. there were ...
Hi, you have resumed your activities all of a sudden and with full force. You should make your body to accomodate for your activities. You should make your activities slowly , one by one, and increase speed slowly, so that your adhesions stretch and get accomodated for your activities. Thank y...
How can toothache be treated? I have been getting like tooth aches off and on and cant pin point what tooth or what is happening.Had xrays taken and cant see any thing.IT GOES AWAY AFTER I TAKE MY HYDRACODONE.I TAKE 0.125MG OF Digoxin and 25 Mg OF ATENOLOL ONCE A DAY FOR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT Tachacardia BRADYCARDIA AN...
Hi.Thanks for the query..Well, the medicines that you are taking are not commonly seen to cause toothache, however pain in teeth that is not generalised can be either due to generalised gum infection or nerve related problem..So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get checked..A full mouth x ray can be do...
Why would SGOT levels not reduce despite treatment given for dengue? My wife was having dengue fever and she is almost cured from the disease.She had fer for the first five days and there after no fever. Furhter she had no other symptoms like body pain .head ache rashes or vomitting but only fatigue.As the platlets co...
Hi, It is dengue fever as platelet is decreasing and NS1 is reactive. Management is purely symptomatic but you need to hospitalize her immediately. Make sure she didn't get any injuries. As per my knowledge, there is no medicine which increases the platelet count in allopathy. However, Ayurveda suggests papaya leaves a...
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 -->
Can suffering from dizziness be related to Lupus? I m a 28yr old woman that was diagnosed with Lupus this year. I currently have this small hard bump on the back of my head that has been there for the past 3 days (it comes and goes every couple of months), it hurts and makes me dizzy and I feel sick to my stomache. Wh...
Good evening MAM. It does sound like a ganglion which is beneath the skin and comes of and on whenever you exert the muscle over it. It can be painful when it comes out. It does not look related to Lupus. So whenever you have that swelling kindly get it checked with a general surgeon. They can exactly tell you what the...
Is burning throat and salty phlegm is caused by kidney problem? I have had a burning throat for some time, and salty phlegm. I found that cutting out milk products and wheat helped, but a recent blood test suggested either I was dehydrated or had a kidney problem. I was advised to have a repeat blood test. Could ther...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have burning throat and phlegm. It has no relation with kidney disease. You may have some respiratory tract infection. You need to take antibiotics like azithromycin, amoxiclav or levofloxacin for that. It is prescription based medicine so...
Irregular periods. Trying to conceive. Any suggestions? I am 43 yrs old and i want 2 get conceived i hv been trying fr a long time but no results my periods were regular but since last month my periods started on 6th nov with light bleeding but as per my regular period date ie.12th i got my normal period for 5 days af...
Hi, Thanks for your query You will have to do many investigations to see that every thing is OK including ovulation confirmation, tubal patency confirmation, husband's semen analysis etc. In your case age is a important factor as ovarian reserve decreases with increasing age. Irregular periods are common in premenopau...
Suggest remedy for recurring ear blockage Hi, my left ear seems to be blocked since few months. I consulted a local doctor and he said there was a infection in the ear and suggested medicines. No drops were given. With that the block sensation reduced for some time. It is now back. Kindly suggest.
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow:-1)Take [AB-CEF] 200mg twice a day for 10 days2)Add [CLOCAIN ear drops] in blocked ear 3 times per day3)Take [BENCET-L tablets-5mg] once a day in the evening after food4)Clean ear canal by a qualified ...
Can I be at the risk of cancer ? I was using a Wireless WiFi modem and after working on the computer for about half an hour I masturbated with the computer close to my face and with the modem connected. I also had a mobile phone near me. Can I get any prostate cancer because I did like this?
Hi,Nambidj, Do not worry it has nothing to with cancer of prostate. Who told that expose to computer there is chance of cancer? Go and enjoyed ! Ok and byr.
Is it safe to take augmentin and ceftum during pregnancy? I am undergoing infertility treatment and just missed my periods this month ( was due on 21st). I may be pregnent.I am having severe cough and slight fever since more than a week now. Doctor gave me Augmentin for 5 days which did not help. She has given me Ceft...
Dear patient.Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.I can understand your concerns about safety of Augmentin and Ceftum in the first trimester of pregnancy. I will try my best to answer your question and guide you through this.Augmentin is chemically coamoxiclav. FDA ...
Suggest remedy for loose stools in 19 months old My baby is having loose motions 5-6 per day ... He is 19 months old and in top feed taking nido one plus... Today is 3rd day for last 3 days I m. Giving him iaphagol his motions become stable instead of 5-6 he was doing only 2 but today I didn t give him so he again sta...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.I suggest you use z...
How can acute back pain be treated? hello, my dad is have pain in his back under his ribs. He says it is from being on a tractor but that is his everyday life. He is yelling with pain when he sits or starts to stand. could it be something more serious than just a back problem? (gall bladder?)
Hello, welcome to healthcare magic.I go through your query.Probably your father is right .He has got muscle pain and spasm due over work on tractor. Analgesics(Diclofenac sodium 50 mg three times a day) may be helpful to relieve pain .I think this will be of some use to you.
Can I visit my pregnant daughter after having shingles vaccine? I am considering getting the Shingles Vaccine. My daughter is pregnant & the baby is due October 1st. Is there a definite period of time that I cannot visit with my daughter in law after I receive the vaccine? Also is there a period of time between receiv...
Hello, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your doctor I suggest you it is better to avoid the meeting to the pregnant patient. Though the data regarding your question of concern is not available but the vaccine you have mentioned is live attenuated vaccine, live vaccine if comes in contact with preg...
What causes leg spasms post a discectomy? l ve had 2 cervical spine surgeries, most recent a discetomy at C2 - C7 in 11/15.. I have a right hip with serious pain and arthritis (hip replacement surgery scheduled 3/19/18). I m currently experiencing severe leg spasms with my legs being pressed together every night. It s...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your spasms may be due to spinal cord changes caused by either preoperative compression or intraop injury. To rule out the cause you need to undergo an MRI cervical spine.Further management depends on your MRI findings. Hope ...
What causes swelling and pain in thumb? My thumb is twice as big as it should be, my nail and parts of my thumb are purple, it is totally useless and hurts like a bitch and when I move my wrist I feel like screaming in pain. Do you think I have a fractured thumb? And should I visit my doctor?
Hello,I think you should see a doctor. It is not a fracture if you did not have a trauma. It might be an infection of the nail bed or tendonitis that needs further treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Edvin Selmani
Can I go for knee replacement at the age of 46? l have osttreoarthritis of the right knee was told when the pain kept me awake at night l should go back to the hospital for a knee replacement im only 46 and very worried about this as l was told that it only last 10 years and the 2nd knee replacement is not success ful...
Dear sir /madam I would suggest if you are able to do your daily activities or house hold activities or can use public transport you can wait for replacement, and go for knee physio, do quadriceps strengthening exercises, Implants now a days are very much improved and having nice outcome even for more than 20 years an...
Suggest medications for e-coli infection in urethra I am suffering from e-coli infection in urethra. When i take ciprofloxin 500 mg a day for 4 days i get cure very well but suddenly when i take alcohol, my urinary track again catches infection. Is there any medicine for long life cure ?? please suggest.
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYou need to consider completing the course of antibiotics for a 7 day period.If the course is not completed, even though you may feel better, the bacteria causing the infection can become resistant to the antibiotic.The infection is not completely cleared (though your symptoms may f...
What causes swelling in face and hands with inability to urinate? My mother is 50 years old and having swelling on her face and hands started; and she is also not having urine at time and properly. You please suggest, what do i do ? Also, 10 years back, she was diagnosed from kidney problem. That time also, her body w...
Hello, I just read your query. The symptoms you have mentioned here are suggestive of kidney dysfunction. You need to perform kidney function tests( blood urea, serum creatinine) of your mother and consult a nearby reputed nephrologist, on basis of tests he can prescribe you the treatmemt and can advice you whe...
Skin rashes in winters. Have mild asthma and allergies. Could this be pitiriasis liquenoide? Treatment? I have a rash that occurs every winter for the last 5 years. I am 42and have mild asthma and allergies. It starts as a small red mark and progresses to a ring worm type rash, with scale at the centre but the red rin...
Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You are 42 yrs, You have mild asthma and allergies, it starts as a small red mark and progress . Never itchy, and never at the same place. It is a mild allergy, caused by allergens found in the winter. If you take care in the winter you will be fin...
Trying to conceive, unsuccessful. Semen analysis shows WBC, RBC cells. Treatment for infertility? have been married for a two years now and my wife is not pregnant. from semen test i did last week my doctor said i have WBC cells of 10-15 hpf and RBC 00-02/hpf. i am worried that it may not be treatable and i ve been ta...
Hello, Can you please let us know the kind of antibiotics you have been on. I will suggest you do antibiotics sensitivity test from this point i.e. collect semen/ urethral swap/ urinalysis and do sensitivity to get the appropriate antibiotics. Then after treatment redo semen analysis to make sure everything is ok. Sper...
What causes Benign Neoplasm Thyroid Glands and elevated liver enzymes? I recently had a thyroid biopsy done that came back with the result of Benign Neoplasm Thyroid Glands. Today my doctor s office called and said that my blood work shows elevated liver enzymes. I now have to schedule a liver ultrasound. I m wonderin...
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. I dont think that thyrpid issue is related to high liver enzymes. high LFTs can be caused by many factors and most commonly it is seen in fatty liver or gallbaldder issues. other possible and more serious disorders are hepatitis, cirhhosis, autoimmune diseases and some other...
Dry itchy lips, clear liquid discharge from eyes, redness. Prescribed allergy drops. Cure for conjunctivitis? I am a 29 year old new mother of a two mo th old. I am breastfeeding and Am experiencing very dry itchy lips . I also have what appears symptoms wise to be Conjunctivitis , viral I would assume because its cle...
This is allergy no need forantibiotics only oral antiallergics will work but use for 3 week Forprevention dont use mustard coconut walnut groundnut almonds soya oil use olive ffor application and cooking asthese increases allergies Use fexofenadine 120 mg once a day for 3 week wash eyes with warm water put chromal fort...
Can Lobate cream be used for psoriasis? Hi sir, My name is Mahesh Molakere. The Closest-s cream has been written me for psoriasis but i went so many medical shops but i didn't get so now am came across Lobate cream. Just i wanna know about whether lobate is useful for psoriasis or not..Please kindly provide me solutio...
Hi, Mahesh,I can understand your concern with treatment of psoriasis. But, you should know few things for psoriasis.Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. There may be genetic tendency. It may be precipitated or exacerbated by few factors like dry wheather, stress,anxiety,alcohol,injury..etc. You want...
Suggest remedy for congestion in chest with cough over the past few days i have had a little congestions and starting to have a cough and my chest and body is starting to ache, i have allergies and asthma. i have been taking Mucinex DM and zyrtec and tylenol but i the zyrtec makes me drowsey at work. But today i am ge...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having acute worse of asthma due to lung infection. Lung infection is the most common cause for worsening of asthma. And cough, chest congestion are common symptoms of lung infection. So better to consult pulmonol...
What is the prognosis for metastatic cancer stage 4? My mom had undergone a surgery in which her uterus was removed due to presence of cancerous tumors in the last year and she underwent continuous radiation for 25- days.She also underwent scaning after 6-months and the doctor told her that she was alright. Now 2-week...
There appears to be a possible intestinal involvement by the cancer. Once the treatment is done for cancer and a remission is achieved there is always a chance of the same cancer to recur at the same place or elsewhere. Chemotherapy can be given.If she is loosing too much blood she needs transfusions.Im sorry to say sh...
Suggest treatment for hair fall Hi doctorsi have a problem of hair fall it is not a genetic but my hair is too thin and too weak as well as the water here is not good please i want to know what the best medicine for hair fall and what should i do to make my hair grow back and become thickthanks
HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern here you have not mentioned your age gender this was very important here, if you are male then this could be Male-Pattern-Baldness and in my opinion the condition can be best treated with Minoxidile 5% lotion, and this need to be continue for long time, for the female ...
What could the pain, red and white bumps, and patches on gums mean? Hi. About a week ago I experienced some pain in my gums around my bottom front teeth, but ignored this thinking it was due to my wisdom teeth coming in. then last night the roof of my mouth became very itchy and it still has not gone away. This mornin...
thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the pain and erythematous areas, the bump could be because of an infected tooth causing formation of pus resulting in pain swelling and reddened mucosa...another possible cause could be a fungal infection or errossive lichen planus which produces erythematous ar...
What are the symptoms of potential stomach cancer? I am 51 yhears old and considerably overweight a few years ago i had my gallbladder out and i lost an awful lot of weight but have gained it all and more back ... i have heavy blood loss and have to take medication for it as its caused anaemia but lately i feel totall...
Hi.Thanks for your query. Hi.The stress and the anxiety itself increase the acidity and gastrointestinal symptoms. The best and the most simple way to get a proper diagnosis is not by discussion or assumptions particularly when there is a family history of Stomach Cancer. Simply get the Upper GI Endoscopy , Biopsy and ...
What causes bruising on forearms? I have severe bruising on my forearms. My only prescription med is synthroid. I also take a vitamin, calcium and that is all. I did nuclear medicine on my throid in 2004 but am doing well with my meds. No reason for the bruising. What could possibly cause this?
it might be contact dermatitis. any thing which comes contact with affected surface will induce some allergic reaction. it might be detergent or soap also.local steroid application will improve the condition.
Does gall stones cause rise of ALT and AST? I went in for gall bladder attack & my ALT was 124 & my AST was 189. Blood pressure was high & still high after one week. I was put on Lisinopril 5mg - after 3 days on it my ALT was 240 & my AST was 153, after another 8 days or a total of 11 days on it my ALT was 414 & AST w...
Thanks for posting your question on HCM!I can understand your problem, however some data is lacking like age, gender, duration of the symptoms, alcohol intake (if any), etc.Elevated liver enzymes may indicate inflammation or damage to cells in the liver. Many diseases and conditions can contribute to elevated liver enz...
At 44 with FSH = 6.9.1H=5.8 is it ideal to plan for pregnancy? hi,iwould thank you for helping us i am 44y ,3 children ,2years ago i aboreted,my fsh=6.9,lh=5.8,i feel well i have not any problem,but i feel despair doctors says no pregnant at my age even using icsi ,i want to ask if i have chance to get pregnant and ...
Hi I would like to know regarding your AMH Value. If it is fine you can be pregnant. But chances of miscarriages are higher at your age as the quality of eggs become bad. So other option for you is to go for a donor egg IVF. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any other query I will be happy to help.
How to treat a lump under the scrotum? I am a 25 year old male and today I found a lump just under scrotum. It is located in between my inner thigh and my left testicle. It pretty solid and is about the size of a jelly bean. I only feel pain or discomfort when I feel or touch the lump. Do you have any idea what this c...
Hi! thanks for writing to us sharing your problem of the scrotal lump which is solid, small and mildly tender!Therefore, I would like to consider few possibilities in this condition as per my experience of needle biopsy as follows:1. an enlarged lymph node could be due to local infection, skin infection, tuberculosis e...
Does Maxozal-L 5gm help cure infertility and for what duration must it be taken ? Hello Doctor , i am 33 and my wife is 25. We married a couple of years ago and due to excessive alcohol I have low sperm count of 10 Million and low motility. However i have given up drinking and my doctor has prescribed me with Maxozal-...
Welcome to HCM. Your doctor prescribed maxozal-l to increase your sperm count.It will definately work on your body.We cant say any exact duration but Expected duration is about about 3 to 6 months...... Effect of any drug is depends upon individuals acceptibility,so don't get hurry and be calm and keep faith in your do...
How long does Cytotec take to terminate pregnancy? hi,my baby boy is 5 month old....i did not get my period this month,the date is 11th..UTP showed my pregnancy is positive..it just an unwanted pregnancy.....i took 3 dose of cytotec last night with the gape of 3 to 4 hour but no symptom show for abortion....may i ask ...
Hallow Dear, The regimen of Cytotec (Misoprostol) only, as recommended by WHO, for termination of pregnancy more than 12 weeks (>84 days) is as follows: Tab. Misoprostol 400 mcgm vaginally or sublingually every 3 hours up to 5 doses. Usually the termination takes place 8-10 hours. Since you have taken only 3 doses, you...
Q. My mother is bleeding continuously after vestibuloplasty. Kindly suggest a solution to stop bleeding. . Hello doctor, My 61 years old mother underwent vestibuloplasty for lower jaws. Since she arrived, it seems to be bleeding. I know blood and saliva mixed together will seem like bleeding than it actually is. We li...
Hello. I understand your situation. Bleeding after vestibuloplasty or any oral surgical procedure is normal for the next two hours. There are certain instructions you can follow at home to stop bleeding. 1. Apply pressure to the surgical site. Place a thick cotton or gauze pad (probably from the first aid kit of your c...
What causes painful lumps between thigh and groin? Hi, i'm 20 yrs old 160-165 lbs, male, i'm really active/athletic and do run from time to time and usually on a workout routine. After going for a run two days ago I notice a lump fairly large about an inch in between my inner thighs, on my left leg following my genita...
This is acute inguinal lymphadenitis caused by infection from the groin/ genital area. Go to your doctor and he will prescribe an antibiotic and an analgesic
How can elevated blood pressure levels be treated? which med is best for high blood pressure? i was taking lisinopril 20 mg. but it is making my hair come out, then the doc. put me on hydralazinel but then my blood pressure was in the 180 to 186 so I reverted back to lisinopril . pls advise what to do. I consulted my ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For high blood pressure rule out secondary causes of hypertension like cardiac cause, endocrine cause, psychological causes, renal cause etc. Investigation that can be done are renal Doppler angiogram, urine VMA estimation, ...
Q. Please explain the accuracy of HIV Ag/Ab test at 40th day after exposure. Hello doctor,How accurate is the HIV Ag/Ab test at 40th day after exposure? I know I should retest after three months, but could the symptoms show up, and the antibody is still hidden? Please give me an explanation.
Hello. The window period of the Ag/Ab test varies from 18 to 45 days. Therefore a negative test at six weeks (42 days) would be considered conclusive in 98-99 % individuals. However, a negative test at 12 weeks is still considered the golden standard (conclusive in 99.9 % of individuals). CDC (centers for disease contr...
I have stone in kidney and urinary tract,getting blood in urine and suffering from pain in abdomen and testis sir , i experienced blood in my toilet and then abdominal pain which start from testis and continue. in the test there comes a stone in right kidney of 2mm and the doc said tat i have one in urinary tract also...
hi thanx for health care magic well u got to consult some urologist and it takessome days to pass the calculi from the urinary tract u need to take some of medicines continusly ..well u should consult some phycian also ..he wil help you dont worry every thing will be fine soon
Suggest remedy to relieve pain and cramping in stomach Hello! I have an aching, cramping stomach. It started on a short walk that I took. It got so bad that I had to relieve myself in a large bush on the way home because I thought I might explode... My stomach has been hurting since then (cramping in my lower abdomen ...
Hi....Welcome to healthcare magic. According to your complain you have problem of stomach pain and abdominal cramps that may be because of gastroenteritis. Indigestion may cause abdominal cramps and discomfort. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Detail history and physical examination give exact idea. ...