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How to cure hematoma with kidney blockage? I had a robotic partial hysterectomy on 04/30. Two week later I was in the ER with a hematoma and blocked kidney. The hematoma is still causing pain almost two months after the surgery. I also have a stent placed to unblock the urethra and some back pain. How long does the he...
HelloThanks for query.You have undergone robotic surgery of Hysterectomy following which you developed hematoma in the abdomen which blocked the ureter resulting into developing hydronephrosis of the kidney.The D.J stent has been placed to decompress the kidney and will remain there for 4-6 weeks ,by this time hema...
Q. My chest X-ray shows enlarged heart due to cocaine use. Will it get better? Hello doctor, I was taking cocaine and alcohol once a week for 20 years. On the first of this year, I started getting a cough and breathlessness. I continue to do my binge until four weeks ago when I was diagnosed with mild left ventricle d...
Hello. Your reports are showing mild LV dysfunction (left ventricle) with no lung disease (attachment removed to protect patient identity). LV dysfunction is likely to be related to drug abuse. Still, it will be useful if you provide your ECG and echo cardiography report. If you stop taking these drugs and take medicin...
What causes swollen lymph nodes? do tonsils disappear on their own ? I have a swollen left gland in the jaw area. And a canker sore in my bottom inside mouth for a week now. I looked at the throat tonight and my tonsils are not there, throat red but not swollen. I did have very large tonsils so you could see them .
A canker sore can be triggered due to high stress, long periods of acid reflux disease or just some tooth edge trauma. If you have a fever with a swollen lymph node then it is an indication for active infection. Otherwise sometimes a swollen lymph node is just the body fighting off some insect bite on the area of drain...
Suggest treatment for a foul smelling tissue in tooth socket My husband had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. He now has a huge piece of whitish material hanging from one socket. Since its a long weekend his dentist on call said it was part of blood clot & should whipe off. It is still attached, doesn't wipe off, actually...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The foul smell from the socket can be because of the following reasons,It can be because of the food debris accumulated in the socket orit can be because of the secondary infection like dry socket. The whitish material hanging near the socket can be a interdental pa...
What should be done for pain and discomfort in the knees? I fell flat on my knees last April on a hardwood floor. I used Arnica on them successfully nd took a hot bath and soaked them. I am feeling some pain and discomfort for the past couple of months. It interferes with my walking and sleeping. What should I do? I h...
Hi, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician 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
Q. Is it safe to use Xolair for urticaria? Hi doctor,I have been suffering from preliminary chronic urticaria for unknown causes for the last 13 years. It is not responding to antihistamine treatment for the past six years. Sometimes, it gets as severe as I have to use Corticosterone injection (Diprofos). All blood an...
Hi. I understand your concern. Chronic idiopathic urticaria is a type of urticaria (wheals). It is a disturbing illness and difficult to manage. Most urticaria patients benefit from prolonged antihistamines and some may require immune suppressing drugs like Cyclosporine to control urticaria, which were also given to yo...
How to overcome my sneezing problem? doctor i got sneezing problem sometime i sneez for the whole day my one side nose get blocked and water flows out from noise and stops only when medicine is taken i had done lot of treatment which show block in forehead. i had taken an ayurvedic treatment for my back pain six mo...
Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic rhinitis.Management includes:1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.2. Montelukast preparations, used as a maintenance therapy.3. Nasal decongestant drops4. Steam inhalation5. Maintain ade...
Planning for IVF. Blocked tubes, scanty periods, first delivery c-section. Is it possible ? I have blocked tubes and am planning to go for IVF . I had taken a hormone blood test which all is normal. But I am facing very scanty periods, this has become more after my first delivery (c-section). I want to reduce my weigh...
Hi, Thaks for your query. Dont worry about scanty periods. You have very high chance of getting pregnancy by IVF as you have delivered a child previously by LSCS. Weight loss is must. Loose weight and go ahead with IVF. All the best. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol. IVF & Infertility specialist.
What is primary site of metastasis for stage IV squamous cell carcinoma? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, my brother has stage iv squamous cell carcinoma, primary is unknown. He is having surgery on his neck to remove the tumor and send to pathology for further ...
hi ...it can be an unknown primary with secondaries in neck. you should ideally go for a PET scan to locate the site of primary which is the best investigation. however if you cant spend that much,you should visit an ENT surgeon to get a panendoscopy (esophagoscopy,nasal endoscopy, DL scopy,bronchoscopy ) done to asses...
hello dr, one night before my period was suppose to start i had massive pain in my lower abdomen/pelvic region. I tried going for a bowel movement, but it did not help. Pain only last for 30-45 minutes. The next day my period was supposed to start, and it still has not, i am 8 days past my missed period. My last period...
HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.First of all do not panic.If you had regular periods and you have missed the periods; negative urine test indicates that you are not ...
Completed epidural shots for spine, pain. Taken betamethasone dipropionate and kenalog. Are many procedures required? I just completed four epidural shots for my spine between the L4 & L5. the doctor used kenalog. I am still in some pain . Two of my friends had the same procedure done one time to the L4 & L5 using bet...
HIThank for asking to HCMIn my opinion such invasive therapy some time causes danger out come because this could be just symptomatic treatment and not curative if this is true then why to go for such invasive procedure when the same result one can get with the oral drugs, better to avoid such therapy and have opinion f...
Suggest treatment for white elastic blobs in poo hello i have a 8months old girl for he last 3 days she has had white kind of elastic blobs in her poo my son had salmonella about a year ago and her poo looks the same as hid did and she screems every evening before she has a big poo like she is in pain with traped wind
Hi dear,It seems he has dysbiosis after Salmonella infection. We such presentation in my clinic, we usually do stool culture, stool analysis. I suggest you-Add Enzymes syrup during meal.-Probiotics- Babylac for monthWish your baby good health
How to train a 5 year old for toilet? My son is almost 5 & refuses top use the tiolet. His kinda teacher suggested not buying anymore pull ups, which we did, now he wee s & poo s in his underpants. We have tried to get him to go outside & he won t do that either. We have run out of ideas. Please help. Jennie
Hi jennie,your son must be scared to use adult toliet so you can buy small seat for him which you can kerp ocer adult toilet.Usually kids have the fear of falling down in the toilet..this will help you.
Can throat infection cause chest pain? My chest hurts and has been hurting all night. I was in the Emergency Room last night for a sore throat and he said it was just a throat infection but the nurse said my BP was 138/90. I have never had high BP before. I just don't feel right. I am a 37 year old female, very health...
Respected user , HiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Throat infection can cause chest pain due to - severe coughing stretching chest muscles - associated viral or bacterial infection of the lungs - others .* Regarding BP reading , its absolutely fine for...
Q. What has to be done for stage 2 glioblastoma? Hello doctor, One of my very close relatives has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, stage 2. We need immediate consultation and guidance.
Hello. According to the MRI report, it looks like high-grade glioma and more likely glioblastoma. Just to correct you, glioblastoma is a grade 4 (highest grade) tumor and it is synonymous with brain cancer. But it needs to be operated. Then only we will get a definite diagnosis and after debulking the tumor, he can und...
What are the side effects of stopping venlafaxine? I am currently on 150mg venlafaxine and have been for 5 months but have had horrid side effects so my doctor has given me mirtazapine 30mg and advised me to do a straight change. Could you advise if this is safe to do as I have heard that stopping venlafaxine suddenly...
Hi,Venlafaxine can produce 'discontinuation syndrome' if stopped suddenly. If you stop taking venlafaxine suddenly, it can cause 'discontinuation syndrome' characterized by anxiety, vertigo, dystonias (abnormal movements like torticollis), tremors, fatigue and irritability. Hence, it is not safe to do so.If you wish to...
Q. I am afraid of flu and skin rashes I had after oral sex. Please help. Hello doctor,I received oral sex from a sex worker without condom and sex with a condom. After two weeks, I got flu (no fever), then I was panic, too much stressed and worried. And I had body burn like sunburn about a week. I have a skin rash on ...
Hello. 1) Oral sex is a less risky activity, but, that does not mean that it is risk-free. 2) The likelihood of HIV transmission from a person with HIV to a non-HIV infected individual depends on the type of contact involved. 3) The risk of HIV transmission during oral sex, i.e., seminal or vaginal fluid with HIV findi...
Had root canal done. Removed tooth after severe pain. Noticed slight pain. How long will the pain exist? hi,i ahve done root canal for my left upper firsat molar 2 mtnhs agao as i was having sever pain, and the doctor said it was infected.then he fixed cap for the same. but the pain didnt subsidzed. i was on contrionu...
Hello there , Thanks for writing your query, Extraction of tooth often ends with complications like pain and swelling post extraction . usually it takes 7 to 10 days for the extraction wound to heal and close completely provided if there is no infection . After extraction antibiotic and analgesic coverage is must to pr...
Is Yasmin effective? i started taking yasmin in the sunday after my period, i had been taking the pill for three days when i had unprotected sex, but he didnt finish, am i good to go? i have been taking the pills the same time everynight. My yasmin booklet says its fully effective after three days...
Hi, Effectiveness depends upon which day of your menstrual cycle it is taken. If you have started taking Yasmin on days 1-5 of your period, you will be protected against pregnancy immediately. Since you had an unprotected sex on 4th day after taking pills you seem to be on safer side. However, if you take the pills on ...
Is HCG diet beneficial in treating absent seizures? I have heard that a hcg diet can be beneficial in treating absence seizures. My daughter is 5 and has recently been diagnosed with petit mal. We don't really want to put her medication as yet and want to try alternative methods. Can a child be on this diet safely?
**1. Since Epilepsy is mainly caused by abnormal electrical signals in the brain, thus prior to opt for any alternate system of medicine, make sure there aren't any secondary cause of the same [neurological/metabolic disorders]2. Epileptic seizures can be triggered by many additives that are in processed foods, thus a...
Intubation after heart attack, blinking but not waking up. CT scan showed MCA My dad had a heart attack and was intubated on 9/27, when they went to wake him up from sedation on monday october 1st - he didn t wake up. He can t move his rt arm and the ct scan of his brain showed a large left MCA. He seems to blink and ...
Hi,Thank you for posting your query.It is unfortunate that your father has suffered a massive brain stroke of the left side of brain.This has resulted in right sided weakness and inability to speak/understand.The recovery is going to be delayed and incomplete. Regular physiotherapy and speech therapy would be very usef...
What is the discomfort on my penis after sex? Hi ive been having discomfort sometime during and also after sex on my penis. My symptoms are swelling little redness and a little pain just underneath the head of my penis. My question is what causes it and how can I stop it from happening. Thanks in advance.
Hello,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com,swelling with redness and pain underneath head of penis just after sex is suggestive of having an infection around penis. Most probable infection type seems to be genital herpes from your descriptions of complaints that you have provided. Genital herpes is contracted by oro-genital ...
What causes hair loss? hello doctor, i am 28 years old,5 feet & 55 kg woman.I hd lost tremendous hairs from my miidle scalp n m still loosing more. I am really worried about my situation.I had taken homeopathy as well as beauty treatments but all in vain.Please help me out.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have alopecia problem( telogen effluvium) which can occur due to may reasons like genetic factor, fungal infection, hormonal changes and could be due to stress. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to ...
Q. Is it normal for intestine to be not inside in 12 weeks fetus? Hello doctor, I am 12 weeks one day pregnant. I went in for my NT scan today and they said it has possible gastroschisis and I am honestly just so worried. I have a checkup in the next two weeks but I am just curious to know if it could be normal that t...
Hi. Normally intestine is outside body of the fetus from 6 to 10 weeks of gestation is known as an intestinal hernia. Around 11 weeks it should be inside the body of the fetus. If you have been irregular periods there could be a discrepancy of dates between the scan and your menstrual periods then you need rescan to ch...
Suggest treatment for low blood count and nosebleeds in a 90 years old lady My mother is 90 and generally good health, but lately has found through blood tests that her blood count is low and she has over the last few years suffered from nosebleeds. Other information: had hip replacement 2010, had 9 children, cataract...
Thank you for your question. A little clarification regarding your mothers blood counts would be appreciated. Does she have a low hemoglobin level or other counts also reduced. If she has a low hemoglobin level she probably has anemia which in this age maybe nutritional. Other causes may also need to be ruled out in ol...
What causes shortness of breath even for simple tasks? Hello,Within the past few months, I noticed that I've been having more difficult breathing as a result of simpler activities, such as going up the stairs and moving heavy objects. I am 24 years old, 5'2" and 125 lbs. 5 years ago, I came to Colorado from Florida an...
Hi, welcome to HCM, have you done a 2D Echo to rule out MVP (mitral valve prolapse) ? That is one of the possibilities besides WPW syndrome--regards
Is pregnancy, related with sore breast,abdominal pain and dizzy spells? Hi, Doctors my name is mariah and i think i am pregnant i have had dizzy spells, big sharp pains in my abdominal area so bad i can barely walk or stand, feeling sick but not actually throwing up, my breasts are bigger than usual and hurts to hug s...
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.The symptoms you have mentioned are present in early pregnancy and even in premenstrual period.I would suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy.Hope you found the answer helpful.Dr Deepti Verma
What is the treatment for psoriasis? hello doctor, IM Aparna,Age 23 ...actually im suffering with psoriasis skin disease from past 11 years ... Though now the scales are reduced but the patches of scales are still there ...patches are of black color ..can you please suggest how to reuce those patches ? that will be a ...
Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicPsoriatic patches may resolve with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). I think that is what is concerning you at this stage.You may apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily for a few days. This would gradually fade them ...
Anxiety issues coupled with dizziness, frequent urination and broken ankle. Ativan and zofran have helped little. Kidney infection? My dad is in a rehab center with a broken ankle. He also has anxiety problems. He has been in here for about 3 weeks. This afternoon he had an anxiety issue and took Ativan. When he got u...
Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about what your dad has been experiencing. Peeing a lot has to be well interrogated to find out what the possible causes are. Is he urinating several times in small quantities or is he urinating large amounts of urine several times a day? is he having any pa...
Q. My 9 year old son has wheezing problem. Suggest treatment Hello doctor, My son is 9 year old and developed the problem of wheezing when he was 3 years old. My father is asthmatic and I had wheezing when I was a kid (2-3 years of age). We were residing in an area where the industrial pollution is very high and he us...
Hi. First of all, I am replying to your main 3 questions as follows:1. Routine management of wheezing: 2. Should we try to find out possible heart problem for chest pain? 3. Is it fine to give Budecort continuously/intermittently for 4-5 months a year at 100mg per day? I want to clarify a few points here: Hope above in...
What causes severe hair loss when RN is on 137 of Tirosint? I have been on 188 of Tirosint from para thyroid tumor surgery and found cancer in my thyroid and had spread to some lymph nodes. I felt so much better after surgery until radiation. I have felt awful for two years now since the radiation. I told my MD last w...
Hi, This symptom one of side effect of Tirosinit, you may discuses with your doctor for the dosage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
What are the chances of pregnancy after unprotected sex without having ejculated inside? Hii ny1 der ?? I had unprotected sex wid my gf on 13th evening nd I dint cum inside her nd nw m worried ifh she vll b pregnant.. it was our 1st tyme.. wht shuld v do just reply meh as soon as possible.. is there any doctor whom I ...
Hi, If you did not ejaculate inside her, then, there is 0 chance she might be pregnant. Do not worry too much. Try to use condoms or other preventive measures next time.Dr.Sejdini
What causes painful swelling beneath the legs while having systemic lupus? Hello: I am experiencing swelling in my legs during the day. Not bad but can tell where my socks are at. With that said I am experiencing pain in the backs of my legs when I sit for a prolong time and when I try to go to bed. I have tried raisi...
Hello,Please make sure your primary care physician does an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. Is it the whole leg or just nodules which are painful under the skin? If you have tender modules under the skin you may need to go on prednisone. Please check with your primary care physician.Hope I have answered your query....
Which treatment gives best result for removal of pimples ? sir i have problem of pimples &black mark . i tried more but cant give any better result sir plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Regarding acne, good treatment is available. Depending on the type of acne the treatment is used. For some types of severe acne Retinoic acid is the best and works wonders. Also chemical peels will help clear blackheads. Drink plenty of water. Avoid oily and fatty food. Avoid stress by Prana...
MRI brain revealed coalescing granulomata. Diagnosed with neurocystocircosis. Prescribed levitricetam. Right diagnosis? My mri of brain revealed coalescing granulomata measuring 8 x 4 mm are seen abutting the cuneus on the right side which appears hyper intense in long try images with hyper intense intramural modules ...
Hi, welcome to HCM. From the description it looks like a granuloma. However it is difficult to say whether it is neurocysticercosis or tuberculoma without actual examination of scan or images. Depending on your symptoms like only convulsions are there then it is mostly correct diagnosis. If you are having cough then ...
Swollen, painful skin piece of skin above canine. Had tooth filling done. What does this indicate? I had three fillings done last wednesday on my upper right side, starting behind the canine tooth and the fillings were inbetween the teeth. The next day I hoticed that the little piece of skin above the canine was painf...
Hello,The swelling at the site of restoration done,may be due to-overfilling or deep carious lesion involving pulp of the filled tooth causing pain.Based on the clinical interpretation,tooth has to be either re-filled or root canal treated.Please do visit a dentist for further reference.To relieve pain amoxycillin and ...
Suggest treatment for chiari malformation and fatty filum My son was diagnosed with Chiari 1 malformation and fatty filum. His neurosurgeon says he needs surgery and soon..his pediatrician and neurologist say he doesn t have tethered cord and doesn t need surgery. Now he has choking/clearning his throat. Should he hav...
I am not totally qualified to answer this, but I think the problem in the back of his spine and lower brain is likely to cause dysfunction of the lower cranial nerves and thereby, affect swallowing, the gag reflex, vocalisation, tongue movements, etc. So, the probable answer is: yes, but I strongly recommend taking hi...
What is the effective medicine for dark lips to get natural lip color ? My lip are quite dark from unknown time,upper lip is darker than the lower one. I do not smoke or drink coffee or tea a lot.My face looks odd coz of this.I have heard of hydroqunion creams which can be applied lips also.Is it safe to do so? OR Ple...
welcome to healthcaremagic it is not possible to change the colour of your lips with drugs staying healthy and with normal haemoglobin level in blood will give natural healthy lips matching lipsticks may help
How to treat jaw and shin injury? Last week I banged my shin on metal lawn chair didn t look serious, so I put some first aid cream on it....however, it has developed a red circle around the wound, just larger than a quarter...no streaks. Subsequently I hshouldave had a sharp pain in my foot (same leg) and now a littl...
Hi therean open wound over the shin is to be taken seriously because they heal poorly and have potential for infection. Please visit a local doctor to have a look.
What causes a painless lump in the groin? My husband went for an ultrasound for a lump (about the size of half of an egg and painless) in his left groin. He noticed the lump last week when he was taking a shower. But he had noticed slight pain in the same hip for 6-8 months. The pain is not always there, only occasion...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have hernia or some lymphnode enlargement or soft tissue tumor. First of all he should go for examination by surgeon. If it is hernia then it can be easily diagnosed by examination. If needed go ultrasound study. If it is not hernia then...
Spotted pink, painful abdomen. Contracted Trichomoniasis. Taken metronidazole. Suggest? Hello! This is probably going to be one of those all over the place problems. I contracted Trichomoniasis from my girlfriend. So I went to the doctor, had the tests done and was given called metronidazole I believe. From what I not...
First check whether u have taken adequate dosing of metronidazole (about 2g as a single dose) Ur symptoms suggest pelvic inflammatory disease. Consult a gynecologist and get examined by a speculum, and get tested for STIs (infections). U may need an ultrasound examination.
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion. Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect.
Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it...
Q. Are there any natural ways to treat open pores and melasma? Hello doctor,I had flawless skin until I got pregnant with my fourth child. I now have enlarged pores on my cheeks and top of my lips. I have tried exfoliating and other procedures, but nothing seems to help. I also developed melasma, and I have to wear ma...
Hi. Melasma and pores develop due to hormonal changes after pregnancy. It can also be due to consumption of oily and spicy fried junk foods. Sometimes, oral contraceptive pills and corticosteroids also cause those symptoms. Anxiety and stress can also cause melasma. But do not worry, it can be managed through ayurvedic...
Is surgery for DNS possible in one year old? Hi. My son who is one year old, weight is 11 kg, is suffering from DNS, his right side of nose is completely blocked and water comes from his mouth, eyes and nose. While sleeping he experiences difficulty in breathing and voice comes from his chest. what is the treatment, c...
Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. It is very uncommon to have severe DNS at this age, it tends to improve as they grow old. But as he is having difficulty breathing contact an ENT specialist as they will evaluate the degree of obstruction and advise simple airways to open his nose till they grow old.Hope this...
What is the suggestion for chronic pain on the soft palate and very dark veins? I have had a chronic and sometimes unbearable pain on the soft palater in my mouth. The pain has been constant for about 5 months and NEVER stops. It feels like it is in the tissue and not on the surface. I recently took a photo in my m...
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. As you are mentioning that you are having pain in your soft palate, there dan be two reasons for this pain- first it can be possible that one of your tooth adjacent to that area of palate may be infected and now it has formed an abscess in the apical region of tooth...
How does Yamini tablet help to conceive? Hello mam I have pcos since 2 years nd ws trying for my second baby got conceived wit the second cycle of clomid 100mg nd got miscarried in the last year nd aft dat continued it for another 4cycles but failed to get pregnant. Nd nw last mont my period ws irregular wit heavy ble...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Yamini tablet is given to you to regulate your hormonal balance.It's a contraception plus hormones regulating medicine. Once your cycle wil get regular, your gynecologist wil ask you to concieve. Don't worry.Hope I have answere...
Acute pain in head. What is going on? Need I worry brain Tumor? hi doctor, my name is vishwa, and i am from New delhi India. from past three weeks, after coming from office i feel a acute pain in my head, on the right side of my head, and it goes for two to three hours, could you please help me with this? as i am very...
Hello VishvaForget about tumour .history suggest that after full day work in office when you are tired you get pain and after 2/3 hours back from office you take rest office exhauston is gone and you feel bettorplease go for BP checkup blood sugar checkup eye checkup and look for stress factors in office and get treatm...
What causes belching and dry heaves after open heart surgery? My husband had open heart surgery Jan 3 2012. 2 weeks ago he had a heart cath and 2 of his grafts were closed off. They put 3 stents in. he felt better at 1st and for the last week he has started belching and some times dry heaves. What can cause this?
He must be on heavy doses of anti platelet like Ecosprin /clopidogrel/ ant others... he may need good antacids ...like daily tab pantocid in morning....if still symptomatic Ivan take help if gastroenterology person
Suggest treatment for fever and headache My son has a fever of 100.3 complaining of being unusually cold , he has a mild headache his feet and hands feel like ice very cold , also has cramping gassy stomach his forearms look like circles of pink and purple no visible rash but little circles under the skin can u sugges...
Hi...by what you quote I feel that he might be having hypothermia or low body temperature. This is not a good sign. The little circles under the skin are suggestive of status marmoratus a temporary skin condition which occurs due to lower body temperature.This could be due to viral illness too. But I suggest you consul...
Suggest treatment for pain on forehead without any bruise My daughter (13 yrs) started to develop pain on the outside of her forehead. She says it feels like a bruise but there is nothing visible that would indicate a bruise or any type of physical damage. We put some ice on it (over a towel) but the pain sensation di...
Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of pain at forehead region that may be because of tension .Stress may cause pain problem. Migrain cause forehead pain problem. Any history of injury at forehead region may ruled out.Constipation problem may cause headach problem. High blood pressure ...
What causes tingling and burning sensation on penis? I am 62 years of age. Six feet one inch and 168 pounds. I am married and have been for 35 years. The marriage is very affectionate but largely sexless. I am unable to maintain an erection with my wife. Two years ago, much to my regret, I got into another relationshi...
Hi, The tingling in the penis is a non-specific issue, manifested by excess thoughts and fear of having STD and other issues. Do not panic, relax for the next 24 hours, maintain hydration with plenty of liquids and if problem afterward, then consult a physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can ass...
What does suspicious lymph nodes and vascularization in the cervical nodes mean? My sister is a 12 year cancer survivor, but mets showed 2 years ago as seeding in the abdomen, causing SBO. She also has had other primaries ie...thyroid(total throidectomy) bladder(probably from agressive chemo), second primary breast. N...
Thanks for your question on HCM. Any cancer can spread by three routes.1. Lymphatic route 2. Hematogenous route3. Direct spread.So lymphatic spread is very common in gastrointestinal tumours and thyroid tumour. So if your ultrasound report suggest increase vascularity in enlarged node, you need to rule out malignancy f...
Suggest remedy for fluctuation in bp Hi there I have question regarding my mother high blood pressure.she is 70 years old and suffer from high blood pressure for more than 35 years.currently she take one concor 5 plus tablet in the morning and one Coversyl 5mg tablet night.i discovered recently that her blood pressure...
Hi,Welcome.In some patients bp fluctuates very frequently. At this time stopping one of the bp medicine suddenly can make it to go high again. So its important to not stop it suddenly, but taper the dose & if bp still remains low stop it by tapering.So I'll advice you to continue Coversyl 2.5mg & as the bp fluctuates e...
How to treat an increasing spleen 14.5 to 16.1? my spleen is increasing 14.5 to 16.1 since last two years. before three years i was suffered with harpies roster. my alkaline phosphate is 186. no any tomour is seen in USG AND CT scan. the white blood test WBC 3500.. some time itching tendencies over abdomen. on right s...
Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. your spleen size is increasing. now there are many causes for that. but as you have no tumour according to your usg report. you have prominent vein on abdomen. so you may have portal hypertension due to any reason. Which leads to increase the splee...
Suggest treatment for thyroid cancer About 10 years ago, I had thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed. No further treatment was done after that. I have been fine until a couple of weeks ago. I have been choking on food and have gotten hoarse. I m wondering if it is due to thyroid problems or sinus/allergies?
Hello,thank you for your question . If you were my patient i would suggest a blood exam and ultrasonography based on the anamnesys of thyroid cancer to rule out tumor of the neck . I think that is first think you need to rule out . Contact your endocrinologys for physical examination .
Have diabetes and hypertension. History of stroke, urethra stricture. Treatment for high creatinine levels? Hi, Could you please suggest the treatment of high creatinine and what can be changed in medicines ? Diseases- Old MI - 1992 Diabetese - 2000 onwards Hypertension Stroke on left side - 2006 and 2013 Urethra...
Hello,Your creatine values are slightly high and considering your weight and age your eGFR is around 46 ( COCKROFT AND GAULT EQUATION ) which denotes moderate stage of kidney failure.It is very important for you to be very cautious and try not to let your kidneys deteriorate.Creatinine starts rising in blood only after...
What causes pain in the groin and testicles? I saw a urologist because I was having pain in my groin and right testicle. He diagnosed me with epididimytis and a inguinal hernia. After seeing the surgeon he referred me to, He said I do not have a inguinal hernia from seeing my cat scan results. I am still experiencing ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hernia unless obstructed is unlikely to cause pain. Most probably it could be epididymitis or orchitis which may not be detected in scan. Hence urologists opinion may be considered. You can always take second opinion. Hope I...
Q. Being a PCOD patient, how to overcome the depression and high BP during the ovulation period? Hello doctor, I have PCOD since last ten years which progressed to hypothyroidism. I do not get my monthly menstrual cycle at all without medicines. I get into severe depression and emotionally unstable with high bp during...
Hello. I want to help you. PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) causes irregular period due to changes in hormones level. It can be managed naturally through ayurvedic medicines and Yoga practices, but it will take time at least three months. Kindly consult your doctor, and take the treatment with consent. 1.Tablet Kubera...
Suggest medication for rash My 15 month old has this rash on his stomach and the top part of his back. Its a red purplish color. He doesn t have a fever but he hasn t been eating normally for the past few days. The rash just showed up this morning. What could this be? He is also teething right now and acting normal be...
Hello,Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you upload photographs of the same on the healthcare magic website so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Get a burnt feeling on tongue post wisdom tooth removal. Any insights? I recently had a wisdom tooth removed and was informed of all the risks e.g. nerve damage etc.. It has now been a week and although am feeling well, there is a sensation I feel on my tongue that is similar to that which you get when you burn it. I ...
hi and welcome to HCM, Nerve damage post extraction is a rare condition unless the extraction of wisdom tooth is traumatic . Numb sensation in the tongue or parasthesia is caused due to damage of lingual nerve due to traumatic removal of the tooth. In your case i suspect , damage to the peripheral nerve branches during...
Persisting small sores around the elbow. Gets worse on itching. Tried home remedies but of no use. Treatment? I have a skin problem that is persisting. It is localized on my left arm around the elbow area...it is a number of small sores. They don't seem to heal like usual sores and new ones appear as small bumps that ...
HIThank for asking to HCMLook skin lesion are difficult to judge without clinical examination and observation, but still I could say that it must be some bacterial infective boils apply some broad spectrum ointment , like Povidon iodine, will give best result and if does not cure then see the dermatologist , have nice ...
Q. Though I am on medications for depression, I have some impact in the morning. Please help. Hello doctor, I have been using Fluvoxin 100 mg, Oxetol 450 mg and Quetiapine 100 mg for depression and OCD for five years. My problem is I am not regular to work as I do not feel to go to work. I feel like this only in the m...
Hi. It seems that your depressive symptoms are bothering you. It may be helpful to increase the dose of Fluvoxin (Fluvoxamine) and reduce the dose of quetiapine, so discuss with your psychiatrist for increasing the doses of antidepressant Fluvoxin. Do regular exercise, or go for a morning walk at least five times a wee...
What cream should be applied for body acne ? creams for body acne ....i have acne on my back which looks so bad and ugly .....please suggest some home remedy or cream for the acne to clear without any marks
Hi...Dear Lathaf., Thanks for choosing HCM., I gone through your history..., yes it could be ACNE VULGARIS of body type.., 1) Frequent washes with Triclosan with Znoxide soap.., 2) 5% Bezoyl peroxide Ac gel--Persol 5% gel(Wallace)apply on affected area 2 times daily... 3) Tab Tretinoin(Tufacne) 10 mg for 15 days will g...
Suggest treatment for tiny lump under my tongue I just turned 24 today, im 5"9', and weight 160 lbs. I've had a pretty good medical history, nothing major. Pretty healthy. I have a tiny lump under my tongue. But it looks like a little tiny bubble or like balloon filled with blood. I'm taking a guess and saying that it...
Hi dear ,The tiny bump under the tongue occur probably due to irritation to the mucosa . There are many factors that can cause such bump like any action like sucking and biting , any food that can irritate mucosa like acidic and hot food . Such bumps usually go away by their own without any treatment . I would suggest...
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean? Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear?
Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online -->
How to treat cough with chest tightness? hi, i have had a cough for at least 2 weeks, it started out dry but turned wet after a couple of days. it is now to the point where i cough so much i gag, and after i cough my chest gets tight. i was wondering if i should see a real doctor about this? or if you can tell me what...
Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* These symptoms are due to lower respiratory infection with bronchi constriction .* Must visit your doctor for x-ray chest and further management .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Always w...
I am in constant pain and feeling very weak continuely with a fever at times. Is it kidney problem or something else ? Hello I am a 37 year old female who is just home after having an ultrascan on my kidneys and they found a small white shadow on my right kidney. I have experienced several kidney infections over these...
Hi,Elizabeth, Thanks for query, Your case requires evaluation. You might have now chronic nephritis leading to some damage to kidney. Go for blood for S.creatine,blood urea. Consult nephrologist for diagnosis and treatment. ok and bye.
How can shortness of breath due to lung cancer be cured? Hi im zarina. My father had been diagnosed having lung cancer stage 3. He cannot be operated as doctor says he is having weak lung. He is having shortness of breath which got worst soon after midnight. How can i help him to overcome it? So far no treatment had b...
Hello dear Zarina , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your father in details .* Partial relief can be obtained as with following measures :- Keep the body in semi reclining position of 40 degree when resting .- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA are of paramount help .- Bronchodil...
What is causing whitish discharge from my penis? hello I am a 25 year old healthy male, and I have noticed a sensitivity at the tip of my penis that has been present for the past five days and seems to be progressing. I am in a monogamous relationship and my partner and I have both been tested about six months ago (bo...
Hello, First of all, you need to assess what the whitish discharge is so that your doctor will be able to diagnose your problem. Do you have any pain, burning sensation, uneasy feeling etc? Therefore, I suggest consulting an urologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered yo...
Why does my abdomen get tight and crunched up while sleeping? I recently had a Inguinal hernia repair 4 weeks ago (and a lot of scar tissue removed resulting from my aorta bi-fem bypass I had done one year ago). At about the end of the 2nd week, I will wake up in the middle of the night stretching. My abdomen will ge...
Hi.Thanks for your query.This is a very rare but a known phenomenon.Why this happens , no one knows.This may occur due to discharge of electrical impulses due to new formation of nerves supplying the muscles in this particular area.There is no specific treatment. Take a help of a neurologist- Medicines like tegritol et...
Q. Can a person with GERD get diarrhea and burps? Hello doctor, My doctor, a long time ago, said that I have GERD. It is an acid reflux condition. I get really disgusting burps that taste like rotten eggs and I get diarrhea. That will go on for about three hours and then I throw up and I feel fine. I take acid reducer...
Hi. Yes, you are having GERD which is gastric esophageal reflux disease which means acid of your stomach along with food regurgitate into your food pipe known as the esophagus. There are many causes for that like being overweight, excess tea, coffee or cold drinks intake, excess alcohol, chocolate, fatty food, going to...
Suggest remedy for numbness in leg with hip pain I take 60 mg of neurotin 3 times a day with meals for numbness in my leg and pain in my hip and back. I just recently felt like I was bloated and un- comfortable for a few days. Malanta seemed to help. Will neurotin cause this discomfort? I am 81 and will avoid back sur...
Hello,I have studied your case and I think that you are taking right medication for this problem. YOu are having disc herniation and for this you need to take Neurotin. It can cause sedation but it usually not causes bloating of the abdomen. It can be due to vitamins tablet if you are taking any, I would suggest you to...
Suggest remedy for nasal fungal infection Hi,I am 23 years old and suffering from nasal fungal infection, it was one year now since i took the surgery for polyp removal, and now in a relief state only if i use the wysolone 5Mg daily night.And most importantly i would suffer with allergy rhinitis if i stop using wysolo...
Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Yes, you can stop it in only one way.You can find out possible allergen causing allergy to you.Wysolone is steroid and prolong treatment can cause fungal infection to you. Steroid caus...
Planning for IUD mirena removal. What are the chances of bleeding or spotting post removal? HI, Im planning on getting my IUD Mirena removed after 4 yrs the beginning of August, I have my cycle now. Hoping its over by that time, but I should still be able to get it taken out even if I m still spotting? And immediately...
Hello,You can get the IUD removed soon after your period. It can be removed with more ease if it is done during a period, since the softer cervix makes pulling the IUD out easier. Most often, the removal is smooth and there is no bleeding or spotting. Withdrawal bleeding can sometimes occur as with any progesterone pil...
Which Foods are avoid during jaundice ? which Foods are avoid during jaundice ?
Hi Ankur,Welcome to HCM.In case of Jaundice the most important thing to do is to first identify the cause for jaundice. Depending on the cause, jaundice is managed accordingly. If jaundice is due to Gall stones obstructing the the bile duct, surgery may be required to remove the stones. In all cases of obstructive jaun...
Will taking Amoxicillin affect Microgynon efficiency? Hi I have been on microgynon for a few years and have been prescribed amoxicillin for a chest infection. I have read lots of information on wether the amoxacillin will affect the pill but I m unsure what is actually true! Please can you give me some advice?
hello dear.understand your concern.yes,it increase chance of failure of microgynon .failure rate is 0.5%,so not to worry a lot.but for safe side ,i will advised you to take extra precaution like condoms,diaphragm up to use of amoxicilin.i think ,it will help you.stay safe & healthy.thanks.Dr.sagar
How to cure heaviness & tingling on head and face? FOR THE PAST TEN DAY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A HEAVINESS IN MY HEAD AND A TINGLING IN MY FACE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME. I WENT TO THE DOCTOR TODAY AND HE CHECK MY BLOOD PRESSURE, MY EARS, MY EYES AND SOME BALANCE TECHNIQUES AND HE SAID EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE FINE. HEL...
Hello, Did your doctor run lab tests looking for anomalies in either your thyroid hormones (TSH, FT4), nutritional elements (Vit. B12, folate, Vit. D, homocysteine, methylmalonic acid), or other hormonal imbalances (testosterone and FREE testosterone if male, cortisol)? If not, then, I would ask that your doctor run th...
What is the best treatment for torticollis? Hello Dr. My daugther is 6 months old, she is detected with a mild torticolis on the right side. She can move her neck easily to both left and right direction, only when you pick her up straight with her face towards us, you can note the slight tilt of her neck towards the r...
I feel physiotherapy is the available treatment at this age, but consult pediatric surgeon, who can help you further.thank you
For how log a ductal cancer patient can survive on radiation? I was diagnosed in Jan of this year with stage ll ductal cancer. I had a lumpectomy Feb 13. No lymph node involvement and clear margins. I had the ONCO DX test and my score was 17. I chose not to have chemo but agreed to radiation which is , I guess, protoc...
There are a few problems in the way you are being treated. First, Oncotype Dx is not for stage II breast cancer, only for stage I node negative cancer. Stage 2 patient should always get chemotherapy. Secondly, in patients who conserve the breast, radiotherapy is mandatory without which, the disease is bound to come bac...
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, dust allergy, trouble breathing, diet and cure for this I have a problem that maybe you will help me: now I have dermatophagoides pteronyssinus from 3 years ago. Dust is everywhere, at home, outside, at work and can not remove . I have trouble breathing , sometimes even drowning . is th...
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Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate and high pulse rate Hello doctor. I am 28 years old. Have a son 7 years old. I started having a constant heart beat of between 112 and 117 beats per minute. At first i thought i was unfit. I bought a trojan exercise bicycle and tried to ride that. My pulse then goes up to 163. I ...
Check ur thyroid hormones and get an ECG. Do u feel irregular pulse/heart beat sometimes ? Do u have palpitations? Blood pressure? Revert back & also get examined by physician .
What does a circular red and white spot on scrotum indicate? Hi there. On my scrotum sort of close to the base of the shaft I have a circular red and white dot that I have had for over a year now .. I went to a doctor before and she said it was like a ingrown hair which I think it has a good possibility of being as we...
Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: May be a cystExplanation: By your explanation it seems to be a sebacoeus cyst. Sebaceous cysts are harmless unless infected. Please visit a dermatologist for its removal, do not try yourself. Hope you understand .
What causes chest pain while breathing? Ive look up what i have and the symptoms seem to link up with pericarditis. My chest hurts when i breathe and its hard to breathe every now and then, it hurts my chest with a Really sharp pain when i lay down and hurts more to breathe. Pericarditis apparently is ment to pass qui...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that please check if you got hurt on your chest and cause for pain is muscular injury which can trouble you conti...
What causes fever, sore throat and metallic taste in the mouth? my 8 year old daughter has been complaining of a metallic taste whenever she eats or drinks anything for over 24 hours. She has been warm and not eating, To avoid dehydration I have been pushing fluids, pedia pops, tylenol. Tonight I finally checked her t...
Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then the kid will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require...
Had appendix removal. Why am I getting abdominal pain during urination? I am 46, I had my appendix burst 4 weeks ago and alas have had it removed. Everytime I need to pass wind I can feel it travelling down my stomach and I have excruciating sharp pain with it, it does not hurt when I pass urine or open my bowels whic...
Hi. The problems are looking like to be of gastritis or Diverticulitis that involved inflammation of stomach or intestinal walls that can be due to increased gastric acid secretion in the stomach. U should avoid chillies and take medication such as antacids and drugs that can increase gastric motility such as Domperido...
Suggest treatment for myasthenia gravies My father age is 67 years old. Last month , he had dedeceted myasthenia gravies . Dr started the medicine myestin 60 , one tab three times a day. My father has 10% relif. Now dr suggest to start a new medicine azoran 50 g. But this have some side effects . Blood test report is ...
Hello ! Than you for the question on HCM!Regarding your concern I would say that his antibodies are really high . The small effect of myestin, is very indicative for a possible progression of the disease. This disease can lead to respiratory insufficiency, causing high morbidity and mortality. So I agree with your doct...
Suggest remedy for pbc grade 4 and aih sure, if you don t charge me! this autoimmune is breaking us to possible & foreclosure!I have PBC -grade 4 & AIH-stage , so far we ve been to 3 different dentist, who took over $12,000.00. They were going to do implants, we ran into complications & I started having seizures, my n...
Hello,I think you're already on medication for primary biliary cirrhosis with auto immune hepatitis. Immune suppressants may need for AIH and PBC need to take ursodeoxycholic acid supplement. Tooth extraction with immuno-suppressive drugs may lead to infection probably. so please consult with your treating doctor he wi...
What causes frequent hives in children? My daughter gets severe hives frequently at least once a month. She has hep c from meth use. Also takes Percocet from back injury in Iraq. She keeps telling me the v.a. Can t find the reason why it reoccurs. My suspicion is from the hep c or meds. True?
HiIn my opinion, your child seems to be suffering from an allergic tendency. It doesn't seem to be due to medications or hepatitis C infection as it's not persistent. Hives occurs due to hypersensitivity to any substance in the surroundings which the body doesn't accept as does any normal individual.It could be due to ...
What causes stabbing pain around my belly button? I have had a fever for several days, some nausea, and a lot of ashes. Sometimes just my skin hurts. My biggest complaint and the one that worries me is the severe headache, and intense stabbing pain around my bellybutton. Mostly to the right, about for inches over. I a...
HI.This looks to be generalized disease causing varied problems.I would suggest such a patient to undergo:Blood tests - particularly for typhoid, malaria and so on.A clinical examination by a Doctor is most important as high / low blood pressure, other clinical findings and their correlation with the lab report alone c...
Brain tumor, removed, loss of abilities, possible melanoma. Will I feel better? Hello, my son had a stage 3 brain tumor on the left side 8 years ago....removed successfully except for losses in his abilities,however, he had surgery on his lip a few months ago and now this lump ( size of a tennis ball) under his R arm ...
Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I can understand the personal and physical disabilities your son is going through at this stage. He needs all possible care and compassion to deal with this.The exact nature of the lump in the arm can only be ascertained after the surgery, when we receive the biopsy report.If it come...
Is it normal to experience chest pain and cough after undergoing the treatment for Pneumonia? i am a 72 yr old man diagnosed with Pneumonia a week ago .. discharged from hospital ast Tuesday and although feeling much better still have a pain in my left chest and prolonged periods of a bubbling feeling which seems to s...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, these kind of symptoms and feeling are normal during recovery phase of pneumonia. It's only 7 days of pneumonia. In pneumonia, usually complete recovery is seen after 2-3 weeks. So you will be alright after 1-2 weeks mor...
My friend is suffering from bone TB My friend is suffering from bone tb..upper back pain..i am taking akt4....is it curable n one month...
Hello Welcome to health care magic forum bone tuberculosis takes slightly longer time than lung tuberculosis .one month is very short period.Take regular full course of anti tubercular treatment for 6-9 months without any failure for speedy recovery.Don`t lift weight,as some times it leads to compression fractures.of ...
Q. Is Thyroxine an effective medication for under-functioning of the thyroid? Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female, and I am pre-menopausal. My present weight is 54.5 kg, and my height is 158 cm. Eight years ago, I have been diagnosed with under-functioning of my thyroid and since then I have been taking the medica...
Hello. I just read your query. Hope you find my advice beneficial. Good luck. For more information consult an endocrinologist online -->
Q. I have a hard lump on my palate. What could that be? Hello doctor, I have had this lump on my hard palate for about three months now. It is located near the middle line and a few millimeters to the left. It is about 2 x 2 mm in size, pretty round and it does not hurt. I thought this might be torus palatinus. But, I...
Hi. Torus palatinus. If torus palatinus, then it is completely harmless and require no further investigations. Revert back with the answers to the above questions to a dentist online.--->
What could cause stomach pain and the unconsciousness? My 8 year old son was exercising with his dad (which his does nightly) he complained that his stomach hurt...grabbed it...and my husband said he looked like he could cry and then passed out. What should we do? We have given him water and he is eating (he has not a...
Causes of syncope in a child may include dehydration, hypotension, neurogenic diseases, cardiac diseases etc.As your child was exercising, complained of abdominal pain and felt unconscious, as per guidelines episode of syncope after exercise needs to be investigated to rule out cardiac causes. Hence consult your doctor...
What causes lump on breast? my 32 year old daughter woke me up this morning to show me a very large lump on her breast. it is under the nipple and heavy feeling seems very large and tender. she had a lump removed earlier this year on the other breat no cancer. she is on her period.
Hi,Thanks for writing in.If she has had a benign lump removed earlier then this too can be another similar lump which has developed over time. This condition is commonly referred to as breast fibroadenoma and sometimes it can get painful due to infections. An ultrasound of breast will give more confirmatory information...
Q. My fiancee has nausea after unprotected sex. Could she be pregnant? Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex with my fiancee on the 27th of this month. Her period was due on the 29th. She has a yellowish-white discharge for the past few days. Does it means she is pregnant? When will she get her periods?
Hello. This really does not mean that she is pregnant. It is possibly due to PMS (premenstrual syndrome), which is indicative of forthcoming menses. But, as the sex was unprotected and considering the possibility that she may have had a delayed ovulation, an emergency contraceptive pill is recommended. For more informa...
Suggest remedy for high BP just got back from the doctor, bp was always low in my younger years 90/60 now that I'm 55 140/72 I'm active, road bike 30 miles per day and 5'5 130 parents had high bp but always thought it was because of their diet and lack of exercise. Is this high, doctor didn't seemed concerned at ...
Hello, thanks for posting a question.Your blood pressure at 140/70 mmHg is slightly high. This means stage 1 hypertension. Sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, family history causes hypertension. Your family history increases your chance. I usually do not commence medication on patients that I detect with stage 1 hype...
Suggest treatment for dizziness and numbness in the hand Hi. I am extremely dizzy and i get an pins and needles numbness onthe rightside of my mouth and my Right Hand. I had a stomac bug earlier in the week and I went to my doctor on wednesday. i went again on friday as the dizziness did not go away. but from today i ...
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Suggest treatment for dizziness and numbness in the handAnswer : The Exact treatment depends on the cause of dizziness and numbness. This can be a simple neuropathy or some problem in posterior fossa of brain. ...
What is causing tummy pain along with palpitation while having d3 tablets? I have a pain in the lower left side of my tummy, that isn t really bad, but annoying, I take 6 d3 tablets a say prescribed by my doctor, but no other medication. I have no back pain, but still have palpitations, feel hot, then cold but don t s...
Hi. This sort of pains are not related to D3, I think. This can be due to flu or some other problem, can be an intestinal infection too. Subclinical form can give only pain in abdomen and feeling of warmth..Have a course of antibiotic and see the results will be fine.