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Why is there change in the skin color of my body , face and hands ?
Why do I have a very darker shade colour on my face and hands than any other part of my body | hi face,neck and hands are expose part. they expose more to sun light,dust,wind,dirt,pollution as compare to other part of body. so they r more darker then other part most common cause is ultra violet radiation of sun. use sunscreen with spf more then 25 twice a day. wear gloves or full sleeve cloths | |
What are the side effects of the drug Lansoprazole?
Hello Doctor, I would like to know about the side effects of the drug Lansoprazole. I have been taking this medicine orally for the last 17 years appx and I take this tablet every morning on an empty stomach....The dose which I take is 15mg. I take this drug for my r... | Hi,Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor commonly prescribed to suppress the stomach acid production in the treatment of stomach ulcer, reflux disease, and other conditions. Its common side effects include diarrhea, osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), vitamin-B12 deficiency and increased risk of infections. I advis... | |
What causes irregular heartbeats, breathlessness and RLS?
My name is Bobby, I am having problems with my heart. I feel short of breath, my heart is not beating fast enough, I have a raw feeling in the middle of my chest. I went to the E.R. About 6 months ago feeling short of breath but they said I may have been having... | Hello Bobby I went through your question and can understand your problem. You are having shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat which do it indicate towards a cardiac problem. As you have a family history of heart disease s I would suggest you to get a 24 hour holter monitoring to rule out arrhythmia. Restless leg... | |
Suggest food supplements to increase appetite in infants
my baby girl is 1.5 years, weight is 13kgs. Since May, we have visited the paed severally due to throat infection. yesterday, she was vomiting and we were prescribed for antibiotic - again another throat infection. Now she just wants to feed on porridge and cere... | Hi... you can feed her anything she wants. there are no food that need to be avoided in sore throat or throat infection if she wants for red dress only then to increase the calories in the food you can add good amount of G to it so that it will be more nutritious there are no specific food substances which can increase... | |
What causes facial numbness with lumps in neck?
I am a 29 year old asthma patient. I have started having chest pain,facial numbness and twitching,and I also noticed a pea sized lump in the right side of my neck behing a vein. I had Bells Palsy about three months ago but I did not have the swollen nodule on the neck. ... | hi dear thanks for the query on HCMas per your history i feel you need to meet the physician and get the swelling evaluated, and blood test done.the lump in the neck can be due to lymph node enlargement secondary to infection or allergy. or a nerve swelling as wellhope your query is answered | |
Inflamed lips after mini implants in the lower jaw. Can I take ibuprofen?
Hello, Eight days ago I had 4 mini implants in my lower jaw to make my existing denture more stable. I do not have much ridge due to severe osteoporosis . My tissue and lip is very inflamed. I have not not been taking ibobrufen as it usually mak... | hello, thanks for writing in. As you are complains of linflammed lips due to the placement of implants, the implant or the existing denture may be interfering with the normal texture of tissue as well as lips. Taking will give temporary relief. I would suggest you to visit your dentist and get the sharp borders and hig... | |
Suggest treatment for bruise and pain on knee
Hi I was wearing heels two day ago and fell on my knees, mostly my right knee. There is a visible bruise on my knee. The pain is not unbearable but it is bothersome and it throbs. My calf feels very tight and so does my hip. I injured the same leg a few years ago. Should I... | Hi,you have a knee bruise and tense calf after the fall.it possible that you have developed deep vein thrombosis of the leg.You have not mentioned if you are on any medication.Any how this will need a checkup and Doppler scan of the limb which will tell you exactly whats going on.Meanwhile you will need some tests to ... | |
Diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Getting frustrated since not able to concentrate. Any suggestion?
hello doctor,I consulted one psychiatrist last to last year and it was detected that i have obsessive compulsive disorder.The problem is wenever i study any random song starts tuning in my mind and i because... | Hi Chhavi.paul, Forum I can imagine what suffering u are going on.As u rightly mentioned that your diagnosis is OCD and currently it seems problem is uncontrolled - requires more intense psychiatrist attention. From points mentioned it was not clear time since your last visit with psychiatrist but from dose probably lo... | |
What cream can I apply for deep cracks on my glans penis?
Hello sir. I am circumcised. I have deep cracks on my glans penis. It doesn't hurt but it looks ugly. I tried Vaseline but to no success. There were only few cracks initially but they are increasing now. i am worried about it. Also, i am a virgin so it cant be ... | .If it is not healed by vaseline then there might be some infection(mixed infection).Take proper local care.Clean it properly with antiseptic liquid,make it dry with clean towel and apply neosporine cream.Take complete course of oral anti fungal.Avoid tight undergarment.Keep in touch with your doctor. | |
Why is one worried of tubal pregnancy?
Hi I am 35-years-old, we already have a 4 year old son. I have had several problems after his delivery like polyp inside the uterus which I had to get surgically removed. My periods are very irregular - between 18-22 days cycle.its also sometimes been as bad as not having it for ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Prgnancy symotoms widely between women, and it is true that symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can include spotting and pain on one side.However, the key point is that these symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are only relevant along with a positive pregnancy test. If your pregnancy test i... | |
Suggest treatment for calcification of arteries in the neck
Hi, my partner got a call from his dentist last night after looking at a MRI xray of his teeth. He was very concerned as he noticed he had calcification of his arteries in his neck. He is going to see a Dr regarding it next week, but just wondered what the tr... | Hello,Thank you for your inquiry. I understand your concern and agree that any calcifications in the neck are of great concern. If the carotid artery is suffering from stenosis, there is a risk of less oxygen going to the brain. The diameter of the blood vessel is reduced. A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is possib... | |
Why having sudden pain in chest while breathing after eating kidney beans?
AFTER EATING A SMALL DISH OF CHILI (WITH KIDNEY BEANS), I GOT SUDDEN ACHING PAIN ON THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF MY CHEST, ESP. WHERE MY ARM AND CHEST MEET. SOMETIMES THERE IS STABBING PAIN, ESP. WHEN I TAKE A DEEP BREATH. IT SOMTIMES GOES INTO MY N... | thanks for asking your questionI completely understand your problemyour history seems more like a muscle pull or some injury. in my opinion it has nothing to do with kidney beans . gastritis pain does not affect right upper chest. if you r running fever along with you should get a chest xray done and consult a pulmonol... | |
What causes shivering in body after a fever?
My son is 4.6 has no other symptoms but a fever of 103 for the last day. his fever "broke" with severe sweating about 4 hours ago....and now his body temp is normal but he says he is cold and his whole body is shivering for about an hour now. No headache, tummy ache, vomitt... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of shivering in body after a fever which is due to viral infection of body due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry as it is a self limiting condition. Give child Paracetamol at mild dose every 4-6 hrly. ... | |
Is 7 weeks on zoloft for depression not enough time for the full effect to kick in?
I have been on 100mgs of Zoloft for 7 weeks foe anxiety and depression also I am in menopause I was on it before and decided to wean off after 6 months I had to restart it, I am currently weaning off .05 Lorazapam. In the last couple... | 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.If you are having anxiety symptoms then it is likely that the disorder was not cured. You will have to restart zoloft as of now and continue your treatment for a... | |
What causes persistent itching with bumps and swelling in scrotal region?
I have had for years now bumps, itchiness and swelling skin of my scrotal sac to where it the skin looks quilted and it feels much thicker than normal. I have been to dermatologists and within the last 2 years my PCP has prescribed betamethasone... | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having eczematous dermatitis or fungal infection.Apply anti-fungal cream along with steroid cream locally.If require go for one oral anti-fungal medicine course like Flucanozole.Rule out diabetes as well.Keep local hygiene proper.Ok and take care. | |
For how long should one use nicardia after brain surgery ?
hi, recently brain surgery was done to my uncle (ICH evacuation of hematoma ) who suffered brain haemorage due to high bp. he was prescribed nicardia retard on discharge. its been 3 months now,for how many months he should use that. pls reply thanku! | hi ravi kiran ..you should follow up your doctor regularly.strict blood pressure control is recommended.along with check diabetes,lipid and other risk factor.generally in such cases medicine required for life long.simply follow advice of treating doctors and never stop medicine on its own. | |
Can pain in left chest radiating to back with loose stools be recurred sinus infection?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Yes I have started in the past 1 hour to have an achy pain in left side of chest the pain spreads to the back. i've had in the past hour loose stools I... | Hello dear , hiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Chest pain can be part of sinus infection with bronchitis , but diarrhea is not in relation to that unless same virus has caused gastrointestinal invasion too .Hope this clears your query .Regards dear take care . | |
Suggest treatment for child suffering from pain and bleeding while passing stools
Hi my 6 years old daughter can't pass stool easily all comes after 5-8 days with alot of pain, screeming and some bleeding. it is been like this for over 9 months start using lactulose solution and senna for the whole last month, when t... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4.... | |
How can i cure from lower back pain ?
Hi, This is Mr. Chellani, I hv severe lower back pain since last 8 years and now I am facing pain and burning sensation in my heels since last fortnight. I am 57 years old weighing 75 kgs and 5 8 | hi,thanks for query.8 years is pretty long time ,please go for x ray as per the advise and look for the cause.There could be some nerve compression at some level which is giving rise to pain and numbness that you have.After x ray your doctor after examination will give you some medicines which can help you.At times fur... | |
Q. Do genital warts appear above the pubic area?
Hi doctor, Do genital warts appear above the pubic area? I have attached the picture for your reference. | Hi. Genital warts over the pubic area is a common presentation of the advent and use of condoms. As condoms provide protection to the genitalia, the incidence is lower in such sites. However, the skin over the pubic area remains unprotected and can come in contact with the virus, and thus get infected. The lesion in yo... | |
What could cause constant diarrhea after having food in a child?
I have a very active 10 y/o daughter. After any meal she eats she goes right to the bathroom within 3 minutes and has diarrhea. She then becomes extremely pale and weak. It does not matter what she eats happens with all kinds of food. She can drop 5 lbs ... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common for kids to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated.When some kids ... | |
How long should I wait to put in some chew after getting wisdom teeth out?
how long should i wait to put in some chew after i get my wisdom teeth out? i heard you shouldnt at all, then i heard if you have the antibiotics to stop infection i should be fine, then i also heard i should do it in just the front. i dont do ... | Hello,As you are mentioning that you have your wisdom tooth removed, it will be better that you should quit this chewing habit till full healing of the socket has been done.As it will delay healing and also create some problem. But it will be better that it should start decreasing it then leave it.Hope it will help you... | |
Diagnosed chronic pancreatitis. Strong stomach pain, weight loss, nausea. Treatment other than diet change?
I have been kinda diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis . I have strong stomach pain, weight loss (lost about 30 pounds) and nausea. I am 5 6 and weigh 98 pounds. I had the lipase test done at doctors (was not ask... | Hi You should know the diameter of pancreatic duct .If it is more than 7-8mm,surgery has to be done. Enzymes and pain killers to be taken. Thryoid drugs have to be taken depending upon the thyroid hormone levels. Wish you good health Regards | |
Suggest treatment for pain and swelling in ankle
I hit my ankle with the corner of my van door. It hurt right away and felt bruised, but after being on it all day it is very swollen and I can t put pressure on it because it is very painful. I tried ice and an ace bandage, but doesn t seem to be better. Any suggestions... | Hi, What I understand is there is a direct impact over the ankle. Initial stages the pain will be there if there is no ligament or bony injury. You need to wait and see for 2-3 days if pain is subsiding. If pain subsides you need not to worry as it won't be a major issue. Also, pain and swelling are protective mechanis... | |
Is there a remedy for lower body pain?
I had operation for cyst last 5 months ago. But now I'm feeling pain on my back waist and thigh. My doctor saying that its is okay. But I cannot do my daily job in my family. I cannot sit for a long time, cannot walk for a while. So what I can do now? Please suggest me.Nandita Ch... | It's jst muscular spasm causing stretching of nerve roots n compression. Vil suggest you for back physiotherapy exercises n short wave diathermy with supplementation of sm painkillers n muscle relaxants. As well apply ointments if need | |
Q. How can fear be managed in a patient with depression and anxiety?
Hello doctor,First of all, thanks for this site and that you help people. Last year I had depression with anxiety episodes (diagnosed by the psychiatrist). I did not get any pills. I get well with some kind of psychological therapy. But this year I h... | Hi. We are happy to help. From what you have described of your problem, it seems anxiety is a greater problem for you. It is good that you have improved only on psychological therapy but then whatever has been taught in psychological therapy, you need to continuously practice it at home. Please look up Jacobson's progr... | |
What to do for the pain in my right abdomen?
I have had pain for four months now i was diagnosed with a haitus hernia and cholecystitis without stones.... i have had bad pain and sonday i had a sudden sharp pain in my right for 5 min and then it went away could it be that the gallbladder has ruptured my WBC is 13.4 an... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you have a history of cholecystitis then pain could be related with this and this need to be ruled out but for sure this is not the gall bladder emergency, so no need to worry about this chances of nonspecific pain could be considered too, if this is infecti... | |
What causes intermittent fever and cough in child?
Hi, My daughter is 6 years old and has been suffering from intermittent fever up to 103 and chronic cough for the past 15 days. She is on Augmintin DDS 5 ml b.i.d. and ibuprofen syrup t.i.d. for the past 7 days. Her urinalysis and platelet count are normal, but in C... | Hi,Welcome to Hcm,The fact that child's fever is still not subsiding inspite of augmentin for so long means that the infection is not responding to this medicine. Good thing is that the urine examination and basic blood tests are normal. Such prolonged fever is seen in typhoid , malaria etc. So I would suggest you get ... | |
Can i take follic acid with thyroxine to get pregnant ?
I have thyroid 5.90 I have been told to take thyroxine25 half tablet a day,I got my periods last month on12th june,i had ealier done a coursr of diane35,after the course i got my perios 4days late,this month i have not yet got it at all,i have also done pregnancy... | Thanks for the query TSH of 5.9 is called sub clinical hypothyroidism which doesnt actually require treatment unless you have symptoms of hypothyroidism in which case treatment is valid. Folic acid is taken to prevent neural tube defects and it has nothing to do with hypothyroidism HAve a healthy living | |
Suggest treatment for dark spot in liver
I am a 43 yer old male (healthy, active, 6', 185) with chronic Hep B (20 +/- yrs) with no previous complications. I have only been on medication (Viread) for 3 yrs. I had an ultra sound today and there appears to be a tiny "dark spot" on the upper location on my liver. My Dr... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.MRI is good option, the best actually and should be done definitely since any suspicious spot on liver should be evaluated and tumor should be ruled out. However, the r... | |
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 constant bleeding from lesion on palate close to extracted molar?
ihave patient 13 years old female she had rimains of temporary teeth i removed on her first visit befor 6 days after 2 days she came back with contienously bleeding from a lesion on palat close to destructed first molar i tamponted and i gav... | helloo..dr..read thru ur query...continuous bleeding can be either due to negligence of the patient to follow ur post op instructions(hard spitting or touching that area continuously with tongue or finger)or it can be some systemic diseases...in my opinion u can admit her in a hospital and have a blood test(also with h... | |
What is the treatment for angry disorder?
Hello. For the last month I have been having a problem. Sometimes randomly I become seriously angry at everyone and everything, but I can control it, and the only thing that seems to get it away, is by hitting something, I normally hit walls or somethin, not people. I wonder, ... | HiI understand your concern.But there is nothing like angry disorder?Aggressiveness and irritability can be part of many disorder.Bipolar disorder has many other symptoms too.For that detail evaluation is needed.Reply back with other brief details or consult with psychiatrist.He will assist you further.Thank you. | |
Got hit in jaw, hurts to swallow, pain. Is there something i should do for it?
I got hit in the jaw today by a metal gate that a cow kicked as I was chaining it closed, and now it really hurts to swallow, there s a lot of pain around my adam s apple, but the gate only hit my jaw, as far as I remember, is there somethi... | Hello, thank you for sharing your problem with healthcaremagic. As you got hit on the jaw by a metal gate, and it is hurting also and there is difficulty in swelling it means there is some injury in the jaw, it can be just in the oralcavity or it can be in the bone also.To get it confirmed you should visit an oral surg... | |
Is ginger, harmfull in high blood pressure patients?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have high blood pressure and take medication for it ( X- Forge ) . I usually take ginger in my coffee, for the taste, but I was told recently that this is bad for my blood pressure and ... | Hi, Ginger does not harm your heart. In fact, the alkaloids in the ginger are good for your heart. You can safely take gingers without any concerns. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes an increase in the ESR count?
i am 31 female. my ESR is 25 mms in the first Hour and 55 mms in the second Hour.iI just make this analyses yesterday,i want to ask u what i shall do, next?. and is this values affect my fertility .especially . i am planing to be pregnant this month.many thanks | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.There are many cause of high esr level. Tuberculosis is the common cause. Anemia, infection, connective tissue disease, paraproteinemia or malignancy are the other causes. You should find the cause of your high ESR and take treatment accordingly. ... | |
Monocytes high in the blood test. Lump in the breast. Family history of breast cancer. Biopsy suggested. Why?
I am a 30year old with a strong fam history of breat cancer , mother and grandmother. A lump was found 2 years ago and it has been watched with mammograms and ultrasounds every 6 months. I recently went in for... | hi there, a family history of ca breast has a very high incidence of breast cancer and so if you have a lump it is best to get a biopsy done to rule out any possiblity of cancer. Early detection and treatment have an increased survival rate and is amenable to surgical cure. In fact you should consult with a genecist wh... | |
Suggest treatment for gynecomastia
i am a 20 year old suffering from lots of fat deposition in the chest area..I've been suffering from it from around 14 years of age.. the chest is very pointed and spongy... i cannot go for a surgery.. i would really like it to be go away as it causes a lot of mental agony when peopl... | Hi, Have a consultation with an endocrinologist and do a hormone test to confirm whether your issue is related to hormones. If not, you can go to a plastic surgeon for complete cure. If not, you need to have a consultation with a physiotherapist for appropriate exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if ... | |
Need medication for cough
chronic coughing my daughter is 3 years old and weighs 50lbs and has been coughing for 2 1/2 months now and everytime I take her to doctor they don't hear weezing in her chest So they don't do anything. they say it's drainage from her stuffy/runny nose. and it's weird cause she runs a fever ... | Hi,From the history it seems that she requires some investigations to find out the cause of her chronic cough problem.She requires,1, complete blood checking like TC, DC, ESR,2, X-ray chest,3, Montoux test to rule out primary complex.4, stool test for ova and cyst.Many a time Eosinophilia does cause this type of chroni... | |
What causes shoulder pain in the morning?
hi doc i am a 61 yr young dental surgeon ,in academics as well in practice my symptoms are as .... both the shoulders pain in the mrng with adjoining muscles ,recently I have developed the cervical nodule ,done FNAC yesterday wtng for the report .Fmly history of thyroid ..also... | lots reason for shoulder pain.as you.are 60.it Can be painful arc Or. impigment.need to do some tests like raising hands..is there is history of heavy lifting...if so it might be rotator cuff muscles injury..so needto fin out cause。and do treatment 。。 | |
What is the treatment for hemorrhoid problems?
Hello, I'm dealing with Hemoroid problems, and was dealing with the pain for at least 4-5 months, and was wondering what steps is needed because I changed my diet to more fiber, was told to take Miralax, and Prepotaion H ....so I surgery or lancing it needed??? | Hai. Surgery is the last resort, but still u hav to be specific with many precautions , reoccurence and other problems. Diet control , hihh fibrous diet, avoiding spicy foods&constipation. U can continue with miralaxand other too.meet ur surgeon for regular follow ups, with ur blood check also.if bleeding is recurrent... | |
Suggest remedy for vaginal itching with rashes
Hi doc, I seem to have a lot of reactions to certain sanitary pads more especially scented ones and my VG gets very itchy and rashy during my periods. I don t know which pads to use anymore and it is always difficult to get the unscented ones as they are mostly out of sto... | Hi, I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you to use cotton pads. Also keep the area as much dry as possible. You can also apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sa... | |
What could be the reason of puffy cheek ?
Recently I noticed that my high cheek bone puffy. I don t know what causing it , my Derm doesn t think it skin related. I do have allergies. | hello welcome to healthcaremagic ,please do have some calcium tablets and some liver tonic and have liver function test .take also vitamin e and have green salads and vegetables in your diet ,take care | |
Q. Report shows squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. Please suggest what to do.
Hi doctor, My mom had gone through biopsy and the report came today. The report shows SCC - well-differentiated invasive on right lateral side of the tongue. Kindly suggest me what to do. | Hello. The biopsy (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is showing tongue cancer. So, now she has to undergo further investigations such as CT Scan/PET CT to rule out metastasis (cancer spread to any other part). After all these investigations, the oncologist will stage the cancer. (There are 4 stages). Once... | |
Q. Do you recommend surgery for sciatica?
Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with slip disc L4-L5 and my sciatic nerve is pressed. Due to which I am finding difficulty to walk and sit. My left foot is numb. I have a lot of pain and stiffness in my calf and thighs. Please advise. | Hi. I understand your symptoms. Revert back after 10 days to a neurologist online --> | |
Had bowel cancer. Leg cramps, lower back pain, cramps in hand, cold feet
i had bowl cancer this year.i have 6 months all clear.i had terrible leg cramps at night in early december.i found i had pelvis out by my chropractioner.that as been put right but still have pain in my lower back.yesterday i had cramps in my left... | Hi, bowl cancer is not related to these symptoms. your symptoms go more in favor of vasculitis. buerger's disease may be a cause. your smoking history is important in this case. color doppler study may help to reach a diagnosis. you better consult a cardiovascular surgeon . | |
Can i smoke after undergoing root canal treatment?
I've recently been having a root canal done, I've been through 2 sitting and am 3 weeks away from my next , which will now be sooner because I've seemed to have lose a large section of my tooth where the filling was, am I able to smoke and will it get infected easily? | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually smoking does not cause any such harmful effects on the tooth which is undergoing root canal treatment. But in any case it causes harmful effects on your health and to your oral cavity, so better not to go for it. Hope it will help you. | |
Why am i getting the skin discoloration after 2 months of my gallbladder removal?
I had a Gallbladder removal almost 2 months ago. I also had a ct scan done, about a month ago, to check if there are any problems with my liver , and also full blood test, to check for any jaundice . Both came out negative, and doctor sa... | Hi, you are being too much anxious about developing jaundice.please be rest assured that you will be doing fine as all your reports are normal. please check on your hemoglobin level.Inadequate diet may lead to anaemia giving rise to change in colour of skin known as pallor. with jaundice urine usually be persistently y... | |
Acne and pimple scars on face, complexion dark, treatment
Hello, I am 28 and my name is khalid siddique i am having issue with my skin since i was 18 and till now i am having acne issue on my face and body i dont know how it will stop, i had alot of medicine and also went to many doctors but untill now i cont find any... | Hello, I understand that you have been dealing with problem of acne for a long time. Key is in maintenance, acne can be due to multiple causes and be of various type. If you do not have active pimples now but have marks opt for retinoic acid 0.025% at night, and do not forget to use a sunscreen in the day time suitable... | |
What causes itching and redness in hands of a 3 year old?
Hello my daughter is 3 and this morning she started scratching the lower outer portion of her palms, their red and itchy but there is no blistering, cracking or peeling, I just looked at her hands again and now the fingertips are red an itchy only on one hand t... | Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you... | |
What causes painless spots on sides and under penis that are brown, grey in color?
Hi. My boyfriend has painless spots on the under side and sides of his penis. Some spots are dark grey and regular (less than 1cm in diameter) while others are brown and irregular (less than 1cm in diameter). It started out as four tiny... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: Usually genital area is pigmented. Pigmentation may varyExplanation: If it is only a dark spot you need not worry. If it is a swelling/lump then visit a doctor for examination. It is very difficult to diagnose without examination. Hope this helps you. | |
How can high fever and headache in a child be treated?
I have a question my grandson who is 12 years old. He have symptoms of high fever 102 to 103 for 3 days, low white blood count, dehydration, nausesa, headaches, no energy and no appettite and diziness. One doctor thought he had appendicitis but a cat scan did not ... | Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor'. I have read your query and here is my advice. Sometimes a low white blood cell count can be due to a viral infection and last for a couple of weeks. There are other kinds of germs that cause low white blood cell count. These include bacteria, fungus, and germs carried by ticks.... | |
Q. There are gradually increasing light patches on the chin area. What would it be?
Hello doctor, I have light patches on my chin area that grew overtime gradually. I wish I could provide a picture so you could see. It started as a white patches, but it is light and reddish kind of. | Hello. Perioral hypopigmentation in your age group is most likely because of a condition known as Pityriasis alba which is seen commonly as light patches on the face. It is common in patients with dry skin, tendency to have more allergies like rhinitis, recurrent cold, etc. You need to apply a moisturizer regularly for... | |
What causes continuous pain in left side chest?
I AM SATYA NARAYAN OF TRIPURA (NORTH EASTERN INDIA) DATE OF BIRTH IS 04 7 1960 FOR 25 DAYS I AM SUFFERING FROM CONTINEOUS CHEST(LEFT SIDE ONLY) PAIN CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME ? e mail ID is:- YYYY@YYYY Cell Phone:-(+91) 0000 | Hi welcome to the health care magic Left side chest pain from around three week is not normal.... Your work up needed as follow .... -Auscultation -EKG -Blood pressure measurement -echocardiography -troponin estimation If EKG shows ischemic changes These investigation will able to rule out any cardiac cause if present... | |
Suggest treatment for acid reflux and night sweats
hi my son is 7 months old he was diagnosed with acid reflux at a couple of weeks old hes had a lot of virus infections and now can t keep any food down at all every time he has solids he s violently sick this has been for about a month this is not always straight afte... | Hello, As per your history, it may be due to gastritis. For that, you can give tablets pantoprazole, syp mucaine gel after consultation. Along with that avoid hot and spicy foods. In case of fever kindly give tablets acetaminophen. In that case, he may require complete hemogram and detailed evaluation. Do steam inhalat... | |
Can a fall cause deep tissue injury?
Almost two months ago, I dropped a very heavy carry-on bag against the back of my calf. It hurt like crazy (very badly) and I figured I'd get a huge bruise. However, no bruise emerged and the calf has been hurting ever since. Could such an incident cause a deep tissue injury of ... | short answer : it is unlikely to a deep tissue injury detailed answer: ‘deep tissue injury’ is an injury to a patients underlying tissue below the skin’s surface that results from prolonged pressure in an area of the body. Similar to a pressure sore, a deep tissue injury restricts blood flow in the tissue causing th... | |
Suggest natural treatment for meniscule tear
Hi Doctor, I am 40 years old, my weight 70 kgs and height 170 cms. I underwent an MRI scan for my left knee and have now been diagonised for meniscule tear and have been advised Arthroscopic menesectomy (surgery). Is there a natural treatment for this problem as I would lik... | Thanks for contacting HCMI am sorry to hear that you have recently been diagnosed with a tear to the left Meniscus. A meniscus tear is a physical rip in the cartilage of the knee and your bodies full weight is turning on that cartilage. these type of tears do not heal spontaneously. You can reduce the pain by using ant... | |
Is Clonidine effective at treating high BP and anxiety?
I have high blood pressure : norm 155/96, . I ve been taking metoprolol and like it except for weight gain and high anxiety. Now, recently tried to to have a stress test , during which my hbp was 170/120, so I could not get it done. They switched me to Lisinopril... | Hello, Yes, Clonidine will certainly bring your BP down but we usually don't prefer it as a first line drugs. Before, going to Clonidine, we usually give Tab Cilnidipine (10 mg) once a day and may be increased to 20 mg which is calcium channel blockers. Also, we have other options like Tab Chlorthalidone 12.5 or 25 mg ... | |
Suggest treatment for constipation in baby
hi! my baby suffers constipation since he stopped breastfeeding. I have tried most formulas but he still remains constipated. I then tried Nan Pelargon today, he drank it but he threw up 2 times in a space of about 3 minutes. could it be too much acid in this milk? what can I... | add other food items in diet like curd , khichdi ,dal etc (semisolid ,meshed) to give some bulk to diet.hope it solve problem, also check you are making formula correctly. | |
Intermittent severe pain near ovaries, normal ultrasound, waiting results of blood test for appendicitis. What could the cause be?
Hi. First it will be good for you to know I am not sexually active. I have been in the doctor for the past three days off and on. I started having severe pain near my right ovary . She did... | hi!thanks for posting a question on health care.well, as far as pain near right ovary is concerned ,it is the pain in right inguinal area.there are multiple possibilities for the pain in right lower abdomen.these could be:1.-a ureter calculus,2-appendicitis, 3-a ovarian cyst,4- oophoritis (swelling in the fallopian tub... | |
What causes back pain for weeks and suggest treatment?
Hi,My back has been hurting from 2-3 weeks now. I have visited a couple of doctors and x-rayed my back. As far as I am concerned the doctors said that there is nothing wrong with my spine, bones or disk. My weight is 101.3 KG and My height is 179.5 CM. I am a 14 y... | Hello,I had gone through the case and found that it might be due to overweight and Vitamin D3 deficiency.So do exercise to reduce the weight and take healthy diet plan.Take Vitamin D3 once a week for 3 months.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks | |
Itchy red bumps below ankle, dry skin on feet. Peeling between toes. Worse after shower. Suggestions?
Hi I get little red bumps just below my ankle that itch badly. I also get very dry skin on my feet which I have been using lotion and has helped the dry skin only. In between my toes are peeling and itcg but I have us... | hi welcome to hcm. i can fell your problem. itching is a problem which irritates a lot. usualy area between toes become moist and fungal infection is very common. though clinically it is not obvious sometimes. red itchy bumps may be due to various reasons kike contact dermatitis,friction with footware.excess compressio... | |
What does a lump on the leg indicate?
Last night I noticed a slight bulge on the left side of my leg at knee level. I took a bath this evening and can feel a bump or lump and it was pink when I got out of the tub. It's definitely bigger than the other leg..It feels somewhat hard. Any idea what it could be? It doe... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This lump seems likely to be sebaceous cyst , needs confirmation with clinical examination .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .Regards . | |
Does next choice delay ovulation?
Hi, I want to ask does next choice delay the ovulation? If yes, how long for? Because I took next choice both pills 24 hours after having an unprotected sex it was about four days before my calculated ovulation date (we had un protected sex on 12/1/2013 and my expected ovulation date ... | Hi,Thanks for the query. Yes, emergency contraceptive pill can alter the menstrual cycle and ovulation because of the high dose of hormones in it. After taking the tablets, they will act on the endometrium.And lead to withdrawal bleeding.So, if ovulation occurs also, implantation is difficult. And also if pregnancy occ... | |
What does painful lump on back with hot and cold sweats indicate?
hi i have been in pain for almost a week , i have a lump in my back just under the ribs and the front of my ribs theres alot of discomfort ... im feverish having hot and cold sweets and the pain i get is unbarable now the only time i dont get it is when... | HiWelcome to hcmYou should see your surgeon as early as possible. You may be having abscess either from skin or bony origin (rib or spine). Chest x ray and spine x ray are required. Any case pus needs to be drained as early as possible. Also antibiotics required alongwith drainage.Regards. | |
Suggest remedy for eye boils in both the eyes
age:23, height:5 ft, weight: 43, i hd kidney stones problm n jaundice in da past, nw i am suffering wth eye boils on bth eyes frm past so many mnths(app 5mnths), hw to get rid of eye boils? i hvnt taken any medicined fr tht till nw, bt frm yesterday i am taking moxikind-cv... | Hi, i do care for your concern.The antibiotic that your are taking is under dosed.It is advisable to take 675mg tablet of the same, along with antacid which would help.regarding boils hot fomentation and antibiotic cream application would help a lot.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions ... | |
What causes pain in chest while breathing?
Hi, I m 29. Years old, female. I get this winded pain in the middle of my back that feels like it protrudes through to my chest.. The pain subsides when I stop breathing... This pain can become very uncomfortable and I ll be in tears... It comes on randomly... Do you have any... | Hi,Impression: Pleuritic Chest Pain under evaluationInvestigations: Chest X-ray, ECG, If required USG Chest.Rx: T. Tramadol 50 mg will provide symptomatic relief. T. Pantoprazole 40 mg Once a Day Before Breakfast.Regards. | |
Suggest remedy for burning and pain in chest
i have been experiencing burning right thoracic chest/flank pain more severewhen running. the nurse practitioner thought i had a walking pneumonia because she could here wheezing down in that lobe, 2v cxr negative for pneumonia but shows osteophytes along several spine join... | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation, You seems to suffer from-?Undetected Hepatitis with accompanied pleuritic pains on right side, which is causing more severe pains while running.Possibility of Amoebic hepatitis / or Hepatitis needs to be r... | |
Suggest treatment for hair loss at an alarming rate
Hi, For past one year, am loosing hair at an alarming rate. Have tried various anti dandruff shampoos but all in vain. My diet is ok. But yes I drink less water. Please help me in this. Because of such hari loss, am moving into depression stage. Also, someone advice ... | Hello Namrata,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, acute or chronic medical conditions,drugs,cosmetic products etc.From your description, it seems you might be having Telogen Effluvium, wh... | |
Suggest treatment for rashes on body when suffering from elevated liver enzymes
My wife was treated for meningitis with AKT 4 for 1 month. She has developed liver problem with high SGPT/SGOT & S Bilirubin& admitted in hospital. Also developed red rashes all over the body. She is also diabetic. present treatment is lev... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your wife has tuberculous meningitis and she was treated with AKT. Antu tuberculous drugs are hepatotoxic and known to cause liver damage. So she may have drug toxicity. She should stop AKT. Just wait for your liver function to come down at nor... | |
Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, headaches, itchy throat, difficult to breathe, red spots on hands, legs. What is it?
I have itchy watery eyes, sneezing, headaches, itchy throat, sometime difficult to breathe and 4 to 6 red spots on hands, arms and legs. I have these symptoms but not everyday, this has been happening for... | TO PIN OUT ALLERGIES WE HAVE TO GO FOR TESTS OTHERWISE NOT ABLE TO FIND WHAT IS CAUSING IT YOU CAN THINK OF NVIRONMENTAL ALLERGENS AND GET BLOOD TESTED FOR THESE ALLERGENS FOT PREVENTING I CAN GIVE YOU TIP DONT USE MUSTARD COCONUT WALNUT GROUNDNUT ALMONDS SOYABEAN OIL USE OLIVE FOR COOKING AND APPLICATION USE NONTOXIC ... | |
Suggest treatment for lungs and breathing problem
sir, my son vasanth age-17 , he is suffering from some lungs problem. some times he affect heavy breathing problem. its comes one or two times in every year. (in this time no cold ). but he bathing daily in cold water, goes in very cold weather condition without wear... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Recurrent breathing difficulty in young patient (17 years) is mostly due to allergic asthma.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose ... | |
Q. What is the recommended dosage of Meftal for fever?
Hi doctor, My son is 3 years 3 months old and weighs 14.1 kg. His fever, cough, and cold started from 100.3, so we gave Crocin 240 mg / 5 mL syrup 4 mL every 6 hours on the first day. As it was a viral fever, it was 103.5 at night. The doctor told us to continue 4... | Hi. Please give Meftal 5 mL (6 hourly) if the temperature is above 101 F or if not controlled on Crocin (Paracetamol). You can give Meftal (Mefenamic acid) 4 hours after giving Crocin. | |
Pain in stomach, sore ears, dry mouth, sore throat. Any ideas?
Hi, I've had a pain on my left side (stomach) for approximately a month. Today I also have pain on the lower right side of my stomach. Left side not as prominent today. I have regular bowel movements (sometimes constipated, sometimes, diarreah). I've h... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Here I want to ask one question that , you mentioned that there is pain from one month on left side stomach ( abdomen in my opinion as you are asking for ) and now the pain is on right side of stomach . I think pain is on both side of abdomen left and right side. As you stat... | |
What does heart rate 50-60 bpm indicate?
Hi - my heart rate is typically in the 60-80 range. Lately it has been in the 50 - 60 range. No lifestyle changes. I am on the treadmill or bike 3-4 times a week and work out with light weights 3x week for 1/2 hour at a time. All other health items are ok. I am 67 and my blood ... | Hello , As I start I would like to reassure you that your pulse rate is perfectly normal , and rather it's best to have pulse rate between 50-60 . The reasons may be 1) normally as we age the pulse decrease because metabolism of our body slows down .2) As you are active , the heart is well trained and hence the pulse w... | |
Taking birth control pills. Had periods for 2 weeks. Had unprotected sex. Feeling sick in mornings. Pregnant?
Hello,I have just started the pill after not been on it for quite some years....within 3-4 days of taking the pill I bled for about 2 weeks none stop,I then had finished a pack and had to take my 7 day break..... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.60% of women have an egg ready to go on the last day of the break, which means that if you take the pill even a few hours late on that day, there is a chance of getting pregnant.As such question yourself did you take the pill ... | |
Have anxiety and lots of chest tightness
i have been in and out of emergency rooms since 2002 and they all keep telling me the same thing,that i have anxiety .i stay light headed and nauseated,never have an appetite and have lots of chest tightness to where i cant sleep because i am scared if i do i will die in my sle... | Hi,Rubi,multiple visits for same complains and nothing found indicates that you might be suffering from depression.Please talk help of your doctor and get treated for same.At times due to some chemical changes in brain you thoughts become negative and you tend to mind the smaller things which otherwise might not carry ... | |
Suffer from back pain. MRI shows mild postercentral bulge indenting the anterior thecal sac. Mobijox prescribed. Need help
Hi doctor, I am having pain in back for the last 10years,not severe.when ever I felt pain I would rest and I felt better. But in the last five months my pain has increased. I went MRI ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Based on your MRI report, the abnormal findings are minor and there is no need to worry. Long-term treatment would consist of using pregabalin or gabapentin capsules. In addition, physiotherapy is also useful. Mobizox is good only in the short-term.Please get back if you require any ... | |
What causes palpitations?
For the past few months, I've found that every now and then my heart will beat really fast and hard. On other occasions It will miss a beat then go back to normal. It doesn't hurt me in any way but when I was in the shower the other day I had to sit myself down as I was short of breath and fe... | I have gone through your question and Appreciate your concern. U r probably suffering from arrhythmia. That is abnormal heart rhythm. It may be atrial fibrillation or Supraventricular tachycardia. It is Better to consult cardiologist and get Ecg done.If required holter monitoring can also been Done.Antiarrhythmic drugs... | |
Is vitamin D3 over dose life threatening?
Dear Healtcare Magic, Our pediatrician recommended 500IU of vitamin D3 (on every alternative day) for my 1month old daughter. All was going well but today, I accidentally dropped three (3) drops of vitamin D3 into her mouth (i.e., 1500IU). I was reading online that a vitamin D... | Hello welcome to HCMNo need to take her to emergency. She will be perfectly fine.Do not worry.Thanks for asking us, if you have any another question. Kindly ask us.wishing your child good health.Dr Aamir | |
Suggest treatment for rashes on leg
I am doing this for my son that is in Marine boot camp and stressing out about a pimply rash on his leg. He is not very informative, so I am not sure exactly if it is upper or lower. He says it is not painful and not giving him any trouble, but his drill instructors are noticing it,... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and it could be an eczematous rash. Ask him to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily. Take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine once daily at bedtime if associated with it... | |
How to treat psychic problems?
Hello, I'm 21 years old girl. I'm 178 cm tall and 62 kg. I have a psychic proble, I have no self confidence. The person I love has this problem too and he is always lost and out of feelings. I feel lost, confused and less confident. please i need a help | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. How can you say that you have psychic problems? The low self confidence, confusion etc are never psychic problems but simple life moods. You need to assess why? You are 21. The problems you face in your life could be the main ... | |
What could painful lumps on spine suggest?
hi I have a lump on my back next to spine, egg sized, hurts a little, feel pressure on my back more then anything else. its in the middle. ive had the pain for a while, by while I mean probably over a month ish. I was curious so feltmy back where the pain was and felt a lump.... | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful lumps on spine, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. an inflamed skin papilloma or fibroepithelial polyp!2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lip... | |
What is the treatment for mild asthma and dust allergy?
hello doctor i have mild asthma and allergy to dust, the constant sneezing over the years has cause my septum to deviate towards the right and I am told I snore very loudly at night. I did an over night recording and it sounds like i inhale through my relatively... | the snoring is mechanical obstruction along with treatment of allergy and asthma you may get septal deviation operated through endoscopy as this is minimum invasive and no complicated procedure after deviation is cleared your snoring will go away | |
Q. Is there any medicine to reduce throat tightness?
Hello doctor,Is there any medicine to reduce throat tightness? I am suffering from the last four days. It seems like something is tied around my neck. I do not sense it when I am lying down. But, once I am up, I can again feel this tightness. Attached are my reports... | Hello. For complaints of tightness in the neck area, ensure you rule out thyroid disorders. Regarding cough and cold since your return, I suggest you start tablet Amoxyclav 625 mg (a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) twice a day for five days, tablet Mucinex (Guaifenesin) once daily for seven days and syr... | |
Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and cough
In the last 6+months I ve noticed raspy,take your breath away cough. I have no pain but sometimes l feel like I m running out air. It happens when I start laughing hard or clear my throat. The deep cough is from below my my throat & vocal chords. I do feel like I m g... | Hi,Dear ,Good Evening.Thanks for you query to HCM.This is Dr.Savaskar from India helping you out of your health query. I studied your query in-depth and understood your health concerns.-In My opinion the Cause and Treatment --for shortness of breath and cough is as follows-a-Cause in your case could be-Allergic Chronic... | |
Suggest way to control BP naturally
Hello, I am on Ramipril for about 1,5 weeks, my BP was about 165-180/95-98 during some time, my weight is about 69 kg and height 1,63. I exercise regularly and try a healthy diet. If I continue healthy eating and exercising, is it an opportunity to come off ramipril, as I am 43 y.o ... | Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that BP more than 140/90 needs to be corrected. Healthy diet and routine exercise is a very good addition along with medication to control your BP. Carry on with both as of now, if in future your BP gets normalize with your lifest... | |
Acquired asthma after lung infection. Using seretide inhaler. Long term effect of drug?
Hi, I am a 41yr old male. at the age of 27 i aquired adult onset asthma after a lung infection. First I became ill with a verybad chest infection, after recovery i was diagnosed with asthma. I started with the normal blue puffer sp... | Hello,Seretide is a combination of Bronchodilator and steroid.The systemic side effects of this drugs is very minimal due to inhaled route of administration.In the long run it may cause Headache, oral candidiasis, hoarseness of voice, muscle cramp and arthralgia.Consult your doctor for more information. | |
Suggest treatment for multiple sclerosis
I have MS and fall often. Yesterday I fell forward landing very hard on my breasts. They hurt.Muscles under arms are hurting also. Should I go to doctor or just give them a couple days to heal? | Hello ! I read your question and understand your concern.The crash you have had may cause the so called crash syndrome , characterized by severe muscular traumas. I would recommend to consult with your GP and have a good physical examination, a full blood work, a CPK plasma level for crush syndrome. If everything is o... | |
Suggest treatment for HBsAG
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...haigood evening siri am 27 year old recently i got a hbsag +ve remaining all are normal and i have no symptoms .i fel i am healthy. .is it any dangarous to normal life .it is curable or not? recently i was maar... | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. The primary treatment for persons with hepatitis B (HBV) infection aims to prevent progression of the disease, particularly to cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. A combined approach of suppressing viral load and... | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain and shortness of breath
About 2 months ago I had severe chest pains with shortness of breath, sweating, slight pain in my left wrist, and shortness of breath. We went to the emergency room and the EKG and blood work were all fine. My BP was 120/80 with a heart rate of 70-80 bpm. I stil... | It would be ideal for you to consult a pulmonologist. As symptoms could be related to your lungs as your cardiac workup as mentioned by you is normal. | |
What causes body tiredness with aching and sleeplessness?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello my name is nico and i am thirteen years old. these last couple of days my body has been feeling very tired and exhausted and I havent been able to get any sleep.I was maybe th... | Hello,Maybe you are worried about something regarding schooling or anything. Or exams anxiety. No need to stress over very much. Improve your diet and hydration status. Drink well keep good hygiene.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Hina Javed | |
Q. Is it advisable to give Cylip P, A to Z syrup and Hemsi syrup to 18 months old baby?
Hi doctor, My daughter is 18 months old and the doctor prescribed her Cylip P, A to Z syrup and Hemsi syrup. Is the prescription correct? I am a bit worried. | Hello. Cylip P 1.5 mg/55 mg drop is a combination of two medicines: Cyproheptadine and Tricholine citrate which revives appetite. Cyproheptadine is an appetite stimulant and Hemsi is a hematinic which is used to increase blood hemoglobin. The A to Z is Multivitamins and your daughter can be given all these. Take care a... | |
I am aged 59. Height 5 2. Weight 117lbs. I have acidity and head spinning problem. | Hello.welcome.Head spinning or vertigo as it is called can be due to cervical spondylitis,ENT prolem,hypertension etc .Best would be to consult physician and get yourself properly diagnosed and treated.Good luck. | |
Dementia, bedridden, tar like stools, unable to swallow food. Any treatment?
My grandmother has severe dementia, is bedridden, and hasnt been able to stand or sit on her own for more than a year. shes been on hospice for the last year. shes recently started passing tar like stools. what could this mean? we've already ... | Hello Welcome to HCM She is passing tar like stools and she is not on iron supplements. The tar like or black stools may be seen when there is some bleeding focus in GIT tract. I would advise you to please take her to a hospital and get her evaluated for any bleeding cause from intestines. Polyps or ulceration may be t... | |
What could spreading gray patches on shaft of penis be?
hi doctor, I m Benny i want to find out about my condition. i have developed gray patches on the shaft of my penis and its now spreading to the scrotum its worrying me to much I m 32 years of age and married with to kids. what can i use to stop this nightmare? | HIWell come HCMSuch skin manifestation just need to be kept under the close observation and this is noting to worry unless it is goes on changing the shape and size and start spreading rapidly, if you find something like this then clinical examination would be must, hope this helps. | |
Suggest remedy for shooting pain from leg to hip due to fall
Over a week ago, I tried to step up a large step and missed it and stepped down really hard just before the large step and now I feel a pain shooting down my leg from my hip area. I have been taking advil for a week and using a heating pad but it does not se... | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What do PET/CT scan findings after chemotherapy for Synovial Sarcoma suggest?
In 2009 I was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, the tumor was surgicaly removed and i took high dose of chemotherapy then radiotherapy, a year passed now since I finished all the therapies. my pet/ct scan came with these finidings: Increased ... | you didnt mention the site of primary before. If there is strong suspicion of cancer recurrence biopsy from the site would give definite answer | |
What causes rumbling sensation in ribs?
Hi just woke up and I m laying on my back on my bed and when I breath in there is this rumbling sensation on my left side in my back slightly to the side. Feels like my ribs are rubbing against something every time I breath in. I would say its sort of in the kidney area but I m ... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.As your symptoms make me understand , that your scapula is rubbing over the rib cage as, that is the only possibility. Due to weakness of the muscles of the back, there will be such cases. I will advice you to strengthen the upper back muscles and also perform regular... | |
How can pain and swelling at root canal site be treated?
I had a root canal several weeks ago and the temp filing fell out. Stopped by my dentist this morning and she is on vacation til 2-13 and the spot is slightly swollen, tingly and minimal pain. What can I do to ward off the infection until she gets back. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and swelling at root canal site which seems to be due to tooth abscess as sometimes infection remains even after root canal of teeth and move into facial spaces leading to facial sp... |
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