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What causes constipation and then pale yellow color stools?
My son is two-last Thursday he had a very pale yellow stool. Before the bowel he had been constipated for a couple of days. The bowel had a large hard part and then the rest was diarrhea. He finally had another bowel today after a whole week without going. It... | you should change the diet of child. addition of fibres and salad in diet will reduce this problem.in initial time for disimpaction of stool lactulose can be used which is safe for children. | |
What causes high level of blood platelet in infant?
My 3 month year old son had his blood work done because he was losing weight and having trouble pooping. He was pooping every 2 to 3 days; once a day. Well, he was loosing weight because he had reflux. He had an X ray and he does not have pyloric disease. The doctor ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have reactive thrombocytosis. It is very common after infection. If all other things are normal then high platelet count is not a problem. No need to worry about that. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have dou... | |
What causes shoulder pain during boxing?
my name is abhinav and iam 19years old 176cm tall and 66kg weight.iam doing boxing by 5 years and my sholder poping out by last year and occours countinuesly during training.not very pain ful but some pain on that time only not falling down from socket but just stuckking from s... | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out ligament or tendon injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shina... | |
What are the symptoms of dry socket?
Hi,On Thursday I got two molars removed (both 2nd from back, right bottom side and right top side). I had bleeding that whole day, which was expected. On Friday, I noticed the hole on the bottom of my mouth had a white solid substance in it. As I was paranoid about dry socket, I ru... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, you have undergone extraction of tooth and you have gone to dentist and he assured you that everything is normal not to worry You dont have Dry Socket, If there is Dry socket there is no Blood clot formation is there, and foul smell fro... | |
What causes swelling on the jaw bone near the wisdom teeth?
for two days my mouth has been swollen on the jaw bone near where the wisdom teeth a located. Now this morning i cannot open my mouth and even swallowing is extremely painfull. I cannot even see inside my mouth to tell if it is an abcess, could it be an abces... | Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.The pain swelling and limited mouth opening is because of the wisdom tooth infection called pericoronal abscess leadingto cellulitis. The infection in the pterygomandibular space can cause this type of symptoms.Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done and ... | |
When should I start taking my pills after having withdrawal bleeding from plan b?
I had sex on December 3 and the condom broke he didn t ejaculate in me but I was nervous anyway and took a plan b just to be safe. I took the plan b on 4th. I have irregular periods and my last one was on 11/23/2015. Thursday, December 1... | Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. The first time you had bleeding must be breakthrough bleeding. This type of bleeding normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of a plan B pill or emergency contraceptive pill. This a normal feature of a plan B pill intake & ... | |
Why do I have burning and tingling sensation radiating from chest to back?
I am getting this burning tingly sinsation radiating from my chest and go through my whole bosay back arms etc. I went to the hospital other othe r morning and they did ekg stress test echo ultrasound blood work and everything came back fine bu... | Hi..If all these investigations, specially including stress test have been done, then no need to worry about heart, just it could be heart burn..take antacids..but if it recurs with more severity & vomiting, & continuous , then consult your physician again, ultrasonography would be useful, if there is any other organ l... | |
What could cause UTI?
Hi, I have been suffering from UTI on and off for the past 3/4 years and was having amoxicillin (amox 500) every now and then which failed to be a permanant cure so I consulted a urologist who suggested niftran 100 mg twice daily for a few days and then once daily for a year as the aerobic organ... | hello..you forgot to mention AGE diabetes and BP history,menstrual history etc..for klebsiella drug of choice is not nitrofurantion but as the symptoms are reduced probably it was acting..are you sexually active..your partner can have bacteria with or wiwthout symptoms..so even partner has to be treated..there are a lo... | |
Suggest treatment for blockage in stents after angioplasty
hi my dad fad an angioplasty and 3 stent placement left and right side and after 3 days he has 2 stents blocked, and he returns to the doctor and the doctor deblock one stent only and now my dad he cant's walk he can'ts eat verry well and he has always noies. | Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Forum. it is called Subacute stent thrombosis. The adequate traetment is to put in another stent within the earlier stent but if it is not possible and your father is experiencing cardiac symptoms then he should have an Bypass Surgery . But it is very important to know whether the sy... | |
Q. I am getting flare-ups of atopic dermatitis with change in weather. Please help.
Hi doctor, I have been experiencing flare-ups for weeks now. I do not know if this has something to do with the change of weather. I have been having trouble sleeping lately since I am very uncomfortable right now. I am using Cetaphil ... | Hi. Atopic dermatitis is relatively more sort of relapsing with seasonal aggravation. It has a genetic and familial component as well. If you have severe symptoms which is hampering your daily activities you need to start with systemic immunosuppressants like Prednisolone and or Azathioprine. Elica ointment i.e. Mometa... | |
Does Masturbating lead to Infertility?
i want to know.it is true that masturbating can lead in infertility ..im 24 yrs old , MALE ..ive been masturbit in age of 13yrs old .i masturbit 4 times a week and sometimes daily im so so so afraid to be infertility please answer me! | No that is not true. But dear excess of everything is bad. Have no fears now as you are perfectly fine and fit. Donot give ear to such deterrent talks. | |
What causes weird burning sensation on the jaw and the body?
I started noticing my symtoms when i was laying down and getting comfortable enough to fall asleep my jaw started having this weird burning cold feeling and in my cheeks. I can feel this feeling spreading all throughout my body any dont have any clue what it... | Hello, The weird burning sensation can happen due to low levels of vitamin B12. This can also happen due to an electrolyte imbalance. Proper supplements will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Suggest treatment for painful gums
when i feel my gums next to my tooth if feels like the gums are under my tooth on but still attached to the other side i was wondering if the dentist can get the gums that is under my tooth if its like that and put my tooth in its place or will i have to get that tooth extracted i re... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Please note that your gum problems are due to chronic infection in your gums.you need to see your dentist once and get them examined.Please go get them examined,take medication and see the results.It will recover soon.After that you can revisit your dentist and get a sc... | |
Feeling exhausted, depressed, hair loss, weak memory, frozen shoulder. Any ideas?
I am tired all the time, could sleep for 18 hours and still feel exhausted. I am feeling like I can't hear people. I'm very depressed (I am taking setralone 100mg per day) but it doesn't seem to be working. My hair is falling out and my ... | Hello,What you describe is a case of depression and you are already on 100 mg of Sertraline. I suggest you can increase the dose of Sertraline after consulting your treating psychiatrist. Maximum dose is 200 mg per day. Desvenlafexine is the other drug which may help your depression and not give you more sleep.Your sle... | |
Red itchy rashes on back. Hands, feet, thighs have burning sensation. Pinched nerve?
I started getting rashes -red in color and in short horizontal lines on my back, mostly on my right side. the rashes come for no reason, but go away inan hour or so. Someimes they itch and burn . My hands, feet and thighs alos have so... | Hi, it appears to be an urticarial rash but its unilateral appearance suggests some other cause.I would suggest you to take levocetrizine 5 mg daily for 10 days and then look for recurranceif it occurs again investigations are required.take care | |
What causes periodical severe foot pain?
I have periodical severe foot pain (occurring around every 10-12 weeks.) It is on top of the foot toward the top of the instep. There is a slight reddening and very slight puffiness. I drink mainly only at weekends but am working away from home and just for the last two evening... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The periodic swelling and pain in the foot can be related to posture like flat foot or due to mild inflammation like arthritis in the area. This can be related to gout also. You need to get your serum uric acid levels evaluated. I hope this information has been both informative and help... | |
What causes knee pain after intercouse?
Hi im 28 yrs male ..jst got married 3 months before .i m experiencing knees pain after intercourse..though we dnt do much..bt still i m feeling it..please guide me in this regard why this is happening..its tuff for me to do rouitne works with this pain..thnku | Hello, There is no direct relationship between intercourse and knee pain. Observe your intercourse position. Awkward position may cause pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Is medicine intake for squint treatment safe for an infant?
my son is 1year 10 months and weighs 11 kgs, he has squint from birth we had visited Narayana nethralaya initially he was advised to wear stickers for one month and then advised to wear glass as he was not co operative and not wearing it for a second i was fi... | squint in infants usually is made by the eyes to overcome a refractory error ( that's why your ophthalmologist gave the child glasses to wear) , and it was very important to put stickers on one of his eyes to prevent what is called amblyopia ( this brain disables one eye to make a better vision ) .so the commitment to... | |
Bouts of palpitations, dizziness and throat congestion. Is this a panic attack?
hi I ve been having bouts of palpitations and the feeling of dizziness that can come on all of a sudden which I m finding quite scary and i am now getting the feeling of an obstruction in my throat that i can feel when i swallow does this ... | Hello...... Thanks for your query. The symptoms you are describing are classic of panic attack. However, other conditions like thyroid disorders, fluctuations in blood sugar/blood pressure and serum electrolyte abnormalities need to be ruled out. If the tests are negative, you would require a psychiatric evaluation for... | |
Had diarrhea and on Lo loestrin fe, taking medication. Will this interrupt my birth control pill?
I am on lo loestrin fe , and had diarrhea approx 10 days ago. It lasted less than 24hours, but I had one or two episodes within a few hours of taking my pill . I take the pill at the exact same time every day. I am worryi... | Welcome to Healthcare-MagicGreetings of the dayPresence of diarrhea will not affect the efficacy of birth control pill . The pill would have been absorbed in sufficient quantity before getting passed in stools.I hope it helpedTake careRegardsDr T ShobhaMBBS MD | |
Which specialist should I consult for an immune disorder?
What kind of doctor should I see for an immune disease? It was diagnoste by my dentist and I cannot spell it or say. Thought all my teeth were going bad but he said no. My top lip is swollen all the time now and it is very sore. My gums at the top of my mouth f... | Hello, Your problem as your dentist correctly told is a immune disorder. Specifically a autoimmune condition in which your body starts fighting against its own. Based on your history it looks like a type of vasculitis. Involvement of gum is common features of Wegners disease. It can also involve lungs... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
What causes elevated calcium levels in blood?
I am a 68 year old female with high blood calcium for the last few years. My GP sent me to another doctor, but this other doc doesn t know why I have hypercalcemia either. He has done a 24 hour urine and other blood work, but is puzzled. He says it is not my parathyroid. W... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Apart from parathyroid causes, other causes are also there like Paget disease of bone, any other cancer in the body, sarcoidosis, multiple endocrine neoplasia or some drugs like hydrochlorothiazide.Management varies with the ca... | |
When should I see a doctor when trying to conceive?
It s been 69 days since my last period, I am not pregnant as I have taken 5 pregnancy tests. I am 30 years old and have been trying to conceive for the past 5 months. I came off the contraceptive pill in October 2014. Could you let me know what tests I should be aski... | Hello, and I hoop I can help you today.In some women, especially if they have been on birth control pills for a long time, it can take even up to a year to resume normal hormone cycling, especially if they had irregular periods before starting the pill or very light periods. Furthermore- 80 percent of couples will conc... | |
Is there any Ayurvedic treatment to cure spinal cord tuberculosis ?
hello my age is 55yr and i m diagnosed with spinal cord tuberculosis . sir can u suggest any ayurvedic treatment , diet ,and its management | Hi, You need to take Anti tuberculosis therapy. for at least 12 months. Kindly go to a neurologist or a neurosurgeon with all your details. or contact me. | |
Q. What is the cause and treatment for burning, itching and fluid discharge from nipple area?
Hello doctor,I am posting this on behalf of my friend. She is 24 years female. She is having severe burning and itching around her nipple area. Sometimes fluid also discharges from the affected area. The problem persists for ... | Hello. I understand your query. What your friend seems to suffer from is a bacterial infection. Burning and itching are not alarming, but discharge from nipple is not a good sign. It could denote a severe underlying problem. The antibacterial powder will not help in her case. She needs proper antibiotic tablets. Since ... | |
Can VCO be combined with minoxidil to reduce hair fall?
I had thyroid tests done and doc said no problem with it. Just female pattern baldness started 2 years ago. Recently saw a derma doc and was told to use 2% minoxidil noticed more hair loss after about a week. Can I use VCO instead I read that it works. Or combine... | Hi,VCO and minoxidil should not be combined and used together at the same time. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is claimed to be effective in the treatment of hair fall as it helps your hair grow longer, thicker, and faster. Wait for at least 2 to 4 hours after applying 2% minoxidil on the affected area of the scalp and allow... | |
What is the remedy for pigmentation, white spots on face?
hi.. i am suffereing from skin pigmentation problem.i visited to doctor also, she recomended sunstop 30..but i didn't get any satisfactory improvement on my face, along with this pigmentation problem i am also suffereing from white patches problem on my face , ... | Hello.If you have white spots on face ,a possible diagnosis is fungal infection.Clotrimazole cream twice a day is widely used in the treatment of fungal infection.Please go to your dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and for prescription.I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) | |
Need to increase facial hair growth. Any hormonal treatment? Side effects?
Hello Doctor, I am 29 years male, and married and having a baby girl of age 3 months, however I have very less beard and mustache. I want to know if there is some way by which it can be normal. I have good amount of grey hair s on head. I was t... | Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM.According to me secondary sexual characters like beard, mustache and hair in the armpit are controlled by sex hormones.There is no specific therapy to boost hair growth and I would not recommend since the side effects due to such therapy would be higher than the expected results. | |
How to increase the size of the penis?
hello sir, i m student of engg. & my age is 20 year and hight '5','2' & wait is 55 Kg. sir my problem is my penis groth is not processed & my penis is very small and i have in weak 2 day nights discharge probles and when i excited then in penis water type chick flows..so please g... | Hi,I can understand your concern about penis size, night emission and discharge during sexual excitement. This kind of curiosities is common at your age and I will address them with my best efforts. The size of penis has no relationship with sexual satisfaction of the either partner by peno vaginal contact. Only outer ... | |
Does taking of acid 20 increase the liver enzyme level?
Dear DoctorI am 36 year old weight is 63 kg i have gastric problem since last 8 years due to the acidity i am taking acid 20 since last 8 years in morning continuously with out any break.my shot & sgpt ,ggtp alkaline phopostase always increase.i do not take alcoh... | Hi thanks for asking question..Noted you are taking drug for six year.So it can affect liver and slight elevation of liver enzymes can occur.You have not mentioned value of sgpt and sgot.Regular follow up done.For acidity no need for use drug since that much long duration.Avoid excess spicy food.Drink more water.If you... | |
What is the cure for rashes all over body, itching and swelling of legs and hands?
I have had a rash all over my body,itching,swelling of legs and feet and hands,steriods make symtons go away but as soon as I,m finished with meds the rash and swelling come back ,the bottom of my feet are really scaly now I have been t... | Hello,Thanks for the query,you might have developed acute urticaria.It is an allergic condition.Anything including food, cloth, change in climate, pollens etc can cause urticaria.You need to find out the cause.Treatment can be with oral anti histamines.Steroids like prednisolone are also helpful but cannot be used for ... | |
What could cause failure in conception despite all tests being normal?
I am married 9 months back.Trying to get pregnant but don't know where is the issue .I have all my physical checkup and reports clear.The only thing is taht we both work and live in different cities and we get a chance to meet only on weekends.can ... | Hi,Your health check up and report are clear.But may be problem in your partner. I would suggest to go for semen analysis and health check up for your partner to rule out male factor infertility. If any abnormality needed then it should be treated specifically. I would suggest to unprotected sex daily in your fertile p... | |
Is there any chances of getting pregnant with negative pregnancy test?
Hi I m 17 and I m wondering if I could be pregnant, I had sex with my boyfriend twice a couple of weeks ago and. I was supposed to get my period on the 10th of this month but it s 11 days now and every now and then when I pee there is brownish pink... | Hi, There is very little chance of pregnancy. Do a urine pregnancy test again. If negative wait for your periods.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo Priya | |
What does mild fullness of pelvocaliceal system of kidneys suggest?
I am 18 weeks pregnant .I recently got sonography done which showed mild fullness of pelvocaliceal system of both fetal kidneys . Which sonologists says is not significant. Is it related to down's syndrome? Is there anything I can do to reduce it by ... | Hellono you dont need to worry at all because its a very non specific finding and it will not harm the fetus in any way | |
Headaches, strange sensation in abdomen. What is wrong?
Hi, I ve been feeling different for the past month or more. I just finished my period, but this month it was way different. It only lasted 3 days and it usually lasts 5-7 and it was light which I m heavy. I ve been having headaches for the past week too. & now I ... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. You have just finished 3 days period instead of 5 days heavy period. You had head ache weakness, hot flushes, and supra pubic pain. This is all suggestive of pelvic inflamatory disease,or just a urinary tract infection. I advise you to consult a gynaec... | |
What causes pain in arms and shaking in fingers?
I have pain in my arms (on the underside of my forearms) and a weird feeling in my fingers as well as some shaking in my fingers and a bit in my hands. I wouldn t say it s weakness persay, but it just feels very strange. Any idea what might be going on? | Hello,It may be a tremor or muscle weakness seen in hypokalemia or hypocalemia or it may due to anxiety neurosis or drug withdrawal. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet inderol 10 mg once a day for five days. Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. If no improvement please consult with... | |
Suggest treatment for pericarditis
I was diagnosed w/ pericarditis in Dec, went on two rounds of steriods.. tried to return to work for a coupl weeks and it's back I am just finishing my 3rd round of steriods. what else is there to do? Dr, said not enough fluid to drain. I have Dialated cardiomyopothy and Left bundle ... | Hi Ma'amThere are two treatment options for PERICARDITIS.1. Medical treatment that consists of NSAIDs, COLCHICINE , and/or STEROIDS.2. Surgical treatment which is PERICARDIECTOMY (shaving of the inflammed pericardium)As you are already started with 3rd round of steroids its better you first finish the 3rd round probabl... | |
Suggest remedies for Chronic Back Pain
Hi my mom is having a back pain from last few days and her left arm and wrist is also aching from last week...i'm really tensed for this. can the real problem which is causing the pain can be determined by an MRI scan? if yes how much will cost it?? please help. | welcome to Health care magic.1.Basic remedies for back pain are back exercises, maintaining good position, flat bed will actually gives relief in most of the patients.2.You have already underwent the tests and your doctor recommended MRI means, there is some thing he is suspecting in the spine.3.MRI will help in disc p... | |
What causes severe lower back pain?
I have severe lower back pain.. I went to the emergency room about two weeks ago as I couldn t stand up and was feeling weak because my back was in such bad pain... It is killing me.. It s all in my lower back.. I literally can not sit down because the pressure hurts my lower back s... | Hello, MRI. The incidence of SOME back pain is basically 100%. This includes enough back pain to prevent working but is not as severe as yours. I cannot say in your particular case what is going on but prostate cancer invasion of the area, blood blister on the spine, fracture due to cancer, infection of the bones of th... | |
Why an infant is turning dark since birth?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your qu my daughter is a month old... she has gradually turned dark since her birth n now her lips are also loosing colour and turning dark. may i know the reason and what do i need to bring back her original colour... | lips and finger getting darker during feeding or crying suggest some abnormalities in heart.. kindly do complete cardiac check up.if cardiac problem.. there will be poor weight gain and poor feeding. | |
Why having high pulse rate with sharp pain in wrist when it pulses?
hello, I have had a high pulse rate the past few days and my doctor at home said it was due to my high fever, but my fever is gone and the pulse rate is still high and now my wrist pulse is causing a sharp pain when it pulses. should this be of any co... | There should normally be no such pain. Did you have any intravenous injection at the place of pain. You should have an ECG and id required other tests done. | |
Q. Kindly help us with an ayurveda remedy for severe menstrual pain.
Hi doctor, My wife is 24 years old. Six months back, we got married. Over last two months she is suffering with severe menstrual pain. Even painkiller is not giving any relief to her. She is taking Evecare syrup from himalaya over a month. Kindly hel... | Hi. Revert back with the answers for the above questions to an ayurveda specialist online --> | |
What are the chances of pregnancy if periods are delayed, experiencing cramps and loose motions?
my period was late 6 days. now that its on im experiencing painful cramps and loose stools (not often), which isnt normal for me. my cycle isnt heavy at all. i was wondering if i could be pregnant even though my cycle came... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.When your period is late, the blood and tissue that normally is passed with menstruation has longer to build up within your uterus, which usualy will give you a heavier, crampier period.Secondly, the substances that your body secretes during menstruation to make your uterus contra... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Could tests showing SGOT 58, SGPT 149, alkaline phospate 149 suggest liver problems?
My name is deepak and just gone through the liver path test. and the reading of the test are as follows- SGOT-58; SGPT-149 Alkaline Phospate-149, rest test reports are OK. Please tell how to reduce SGOT & SGPT level. Am i suffering fr... | HelloYour findings may suggest raised SGPT,SGOT and alkaline phosphatase.Elevated SGPT and SGOT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.You may need few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid... | |
Brownish mark on cheeks & hands after delivery
hello doctor , i am 28 years old fair complexion till now it dint had any complaint about my skin but now after delivery i have very slight brownish mark on my cheeks & hands. can you advice what cosmetics & food should i continue, usually i use no sunscreen or any thing ... | Hi shakila, This seems to be melasma.Simple treatment will work for this problem.Don't worry. depigmenting cream is good for this problem. Consult a dermatologist . Apply a good sunscreen when you go out. Take fruits containing vit C eg orange,lime,guava,amla etc. | |
How to get rid of filaria on my left leg foot completely?
Namaste sir, I was attacked by filaria on my left leg foot before 17 years back and i was faced more problems for 5 years. Now i have no problem with it but how can i cure perfectly from it, is any problem in future and soonly i am going to marriage. please giv... | HelloSince 17 years ago ,you got filaria , got treatment 5 years ago , now no problem .So I am writing in detail ,so that you can understand amny things.Patients with lymphatic filaria should be treated with diethylcarbamazine ( DEC) 6 MG /KG DAILY FOR 12 DAYS ).Albendazole 400 mg twice in day for 21 days ( according... | |
Back pain, needle sharp pain. High liver counts. Used ice pack. What is wrong?
while grocery shopping today, I suddenly got a needle sharp pain in right side of back, It lasted only about 15 seconds. Later 5 hours while trying to sleep it started again. It is like sharp needles sticking in my back. I put ice pack on t... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Your symptoms can be caused by kidney stone, gallstones, pancreatitis or rib nerve neuralgia. Kidney stone usually gives sudden pain in the one side back which radiates to the lower abdomen and groin. Frequent urinating and pain while urinating appears. Gallstones or pancreatitis usually... | |
Scheduled for kidney removal, failure in earlier attempt due to drop in O2 stats, suggestion of medically induced coma. Is it necessary?
My Mom (age 62) is going to have her right kidney removed because of a possibly cancerous mass less than 7cm, but near the vein . This will be the second attempt because last month w... | Dear Madam/ Sir, welcome to HCM. Surgeries are usually done eithet under local anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. I suspect you mom has been advised the last option (which is what you refer to as induced coma) which is the norm. Now a days kidney removal is done through key-hole surgery (laprosco... | |
What causes delays in menstruation?
hello!my wife had last period on 5/12/10 and till date there is no sign of next period.Her period is mostly regular.10days back we had unprotected sex but it was withdrawal method . She has also started taking medicine (gabapin 100mg/300mg) from last week.My questine is : 1. Preg te... | Hi dear,I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.1. She can take urine pregnancy test as soon as she misses the periods.2.She can go for medical method of abortion for termination of pregnancy by taking mifepristone and misoprostol tablets, under the supervision of a registered medical practitione... | |
Is nerve pain a symptom of shingles?
Hey Doctor, I got chicken pox when I was very young around 6 or 7 years old and I got shingles when I was around 34, now I'm 62 I started experiencing the same kind of nerve pain since 8 years ago but no blisters. My son told me and consulted our doctor to get gaba pentene which r... | Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Shingles is a viral infection of the nerve roots.So,yes nerve pain can be a symptom of shingles.Proper treatment can avoid chronic pain in this case.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you fur... | |
DBS procedure for managing Parkinson's. Stopped taking Eldepryl fearing its clash with the procedure. Correct decision?
I am Alan Richardson,I shall have DBS for management of the symptoms of my Parkison's disease on Friday next at St Josephs hospital in Phoenix. I have had PD since diagnosed in 1987.I have stopped ta... | HIThank for asking to HCMThe main aim of the DBS surgery is to control the symptoms of Parkinson's it is okay if you keep continue taking the medicine till the date of surgery more over in any surgical procedure patients being advise for drug history what to continue and what drug to stop so your surgeon will give you... | |
Do we need to consider other options for medical care if 82 yr old is suffering from fluctuating BP?
My 82 year old mother has a pacemaker and is residing in an assisted living facility that monitors her blood pressure 3 times per day. Moms blood pressure is fluctuating a lot during the day. Her primary doctor and hea... | Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Atrial fibrillaton is known to cause fluctuations in blood pressure.You are currently placed on right kind of drugs by your physician.I advise you to have a 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac activity of your heart.Restr... | |
How can ulcers on the tongue indicate?
I have an unusual cold sore or canker sore on the underside of my tongue. I have a history of renal cell carcinoma so a biopsy was done. The biopsy came back stating inflammation. I have had this at least 2 months and is very painful and is getting larger. I went to my nurse prac... | Hello,The symptoms can be due to causes other than canker sores or like bullous pemphigoid. The explanation is not looking like a canker sore. Yes, it is correct to advise that you need to consult an oral surgeon and get evaluated. A clinical examination, CBC and a repeat biopsy can be done for confirmation. Also, cont... | |
What causes a small hard lump on the ankle bone?
Hi, I have a small dime sized hard lump underneath the skin on my bottom left calf about 2 inches above my ankle bone. I first noticed this lump about 1 yr ago but thought it was just and ingrown hair. It has not gone away and is not painful. Just wondering if this is s... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Any swelling which is not a part of the body should be worried about.I would advise excision of any such swellings for 2 reasons:1. You get rid of the problem.2. You get a Histo-patho diagnosis, which is the most reliable for knowing the type of growth it was. So go ahead. Get operated. | |
Can one exercise despite a soft plaque in the artery?
Hi, I am a 37 year old male, formerly heavy smoker (10-25 cigarettes per day for 15 years). Alcohol consumption: 35 units per week. Diet: generally healthy. BMI: 22.8. Some weeks ago I was admitted to hospital with chest pain. The presentation of the pain was a gen... | hinoted all your details your ct angiogram is perfectly normalyour stress test timing was perfect you reached stage 4you cardiac enzymes were normalconsidering these facts its highly unlikely that the pain is cardiac in origin cardiac pain is mimicked by many sorts of ailments like acid peptic disorders or anxiety or ... | |
Peripheral giant cell granuloma, recurring cell growth. Taking steroid injections. Had mouth surgery. Reason?
I recently had mouth surgery to remove a benign growth called a perifrial gaint cell granulnoma. Over the span of the last three months I have been receiving streroid injections at the surgery site. After the ... | Dear Joshua peripheral giant cell granuloma has recurrence rate of about 20%. if at all it has recurred, surgical removal is the only option. during surgical removal if the granuloma is not removed completely then chances of recurrence are more. surgeon this time would take extra care not to leave any bit of tissue w... | |
Can i conceive normally if suffering from PCOD?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello Doctor, Its been 4 years of our marriage. Trying since marriage for Kid. daignsed with PCOD. done HSG, FSH, LH(3rd day of period), throid , OGTT, Serum insulin test. every thing seems... | Hi, I think you can try naturally with medicines. Take medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take prog... | |
Eye gets swollen, red, watery and itchy. What are the red bumps? Allergies?
Hi, my daughter just turned two. She s been getting crusty stuff on her left eyelid for about two months now. It gets swollen sometimes, red, watery, itchy and has little bumps. Sometimes the eye itself gets pinkish. Her doctor tried steroidal... | THIS IS DUE TO ADDITON OF MILK IN DIETCHILD ONLY NEED BREAST MILK FOR 2 YEARS AND AFTER THAT NO MILK WHAT THE THEORY STATESAS THE ANIMAL PROTEINS ARE NOT COMPETIBLE WITH HUMAN PROTEINS WHEN WE ADD MILK AND DIARY CHILD START GETTING THE ALLERGIES OF MANY PARTS INCLUDING ASTHMA AND SKIN EYE OR OTHER YOU WITHDRAW MILK AND... | |
Suggest treatment for loss of appetite and depression
I dont know if im depressed and should get help or not. My appetite is basically gone, i never feel happy for long, i sometimes want to kill myself, i havent been sleeping well, i cry all the time, i havent really felt a lot of motivation for anything anymore. Im j... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Depression and disappointment symptoms are almost same and many could misunderstand disappointment symptoms as of depression symptoms. The victim could show lack of interest, lack of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, crying etc. Here your case also shows t... | |
Q. Can Bandy dose be repeated in a child with worm infestation?
Hello doctor, My baby is 2 years and 6 months old. She is having worms in her poo and also having new white patches on her hand. I consulted with her pediatrician. He advised giving syrup Bandy 10 ml, it is 400 mg HS and a repeat dose after a week. Is it ... | Hi. I understand your concern. Your baby is suffering from worm infestation, where deworming medication like Bandy (Albendazole) is to be given. It is safe to repeat the dose after a week if the baby is having an excessive worm. Make sure you deworm baby every six months till 5 years of age minimum. The baby should not... | |
How to treat knee osteoarthritis?
I have had heart but like symptoms off and on since late December Should I get this checked I am 66 took arthrotec 150mg aprox for about five years, now have slightly higher blood pressure and am about 158 lbs and five ft four inches. Aside from knee osteoarthritis, I have been health... | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to a osteoarthritis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Baclofen three times day.I also suggest using Voltaren gel for local application.Cold compresses can also be very helpful.If the symptoms continue you should see a rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your ... | |
Does cmv cause bronchitis?
I have a question my 14 year old doctor has been sick for about 6 weeks now with what we are being told is bronchitis. we are on round 4 of antibiotics, but also found out she is cmv positive do these go hand in hand, what can we expect for time to recover. Alll she wants to do is sleep | thanks or asking ur queryI completely understood ur queryanswer to ur first question that is cmv can cause bronchitis and bronchiolitis. and as ur child is on treatment it will soon ne cured.Fever usually goes away in 10 days, and swollen lymph glands and spleen return to normal in 4 weeks. Fatigue may linger for 2 to ... | |
Can sperm count be improved?
hello mam my name is krishnamurthy i had got marriage two years back just from two month iam consulting one doctor and i had tested my specimen in that there is no live or dead sperms is it possible to get sperms pls advice me my mob no is 0000 | Hi murthy,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .Normal sperm count should be more then 20million/ml and motility should be more then 50%. If in your report any parameter is low then you are suggested to start tablets containing combination of zinc, co enzyme Q, lycopene which helps in improving sperm quality and number under you... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy with azoospermia?
mr h 28 years old 75kg 175cm ht .I have azoospermia my semen analysis is vol 2.5 ml colour grayish white liquefation time 20 min reaction alkaline pus cells 2/H.P.F RBCs 1/H.P.F spermatogenic cells 4/H.P.F . NO sperms can be detected microscopically . IS there any ho... | Yeah ofcourse. Go for TESA it will help you to become a father. In yhis technique spermis directly taken from testis. So dont worry. Hope my suggestions helpful and thankful to you. Take care. | |
Is it normal to have enlarged lymph nodes in a toddler?
Hi, i have son, 4,5 years old. About 1,5 years ago, i found one lymph node at the right side of his neck. Then by the time, it became 3. The size of these nodes has enlarged. The last time i checked to pediatrician, the size was 1,5 cm. Our doctor also did the PP... | Hi, welcome to HCM.I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry.Enlarged multiple lymph nodes can be normal at 4.5 years of age or could be due to tuberculosis.For tuberculosis, in your child mountoux is positive, quantiferon test is positive and there are infiltrates on X ray chest. This all poi... | |
Should the tube be upright once blood is placed in auto stem cell?
Hi, I had a auto- stem cell transplant in June of 2012 and at my last two visits my dr. ordered an esr-westergren test. The first one came back at 14 and this last one was 35. What could this indicate? And should the tube be upright once blood is pla... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.ESR westergren test is a test for the sedimentation of blood when a standing column is allowed to settle with time. ESR is erythrocyte sedimentation rate and is a test that indicates inflammatory activity in a person. If it is high then there might be any iinflammatory process in that person. I... | |
Vomiting, Diarrhea, red blotchy face in toddler, is this a possible allergy or flu ?
My 18 months daughter started vomiting last night around 6:30pm. She was vomiting every 15-20 min for about 4 hrs then every 1.5-2hrs until 6am this morning. Since 6am she has been able to keep down approx 12oz Pedalyte but at 10:30am... | dear, it could be the viral infection.you can continue giving breast milk.milk cereal combitation like (milk with puffed rice,rice flakes,cooked rice and banana)with semisolid consistency helps in curing diarrhoea and vominting. don't not introduce the variety initailly.give small n freaquent meals.six meals in a day i... | |
Is it to be concerned about low heart beat rate?
My mom (74 yrs) 5'3" 110 lbs - did a lifeline screening test for AFIB and something came up strange - heart rate was 053 beats/min - what does this mean? Is the blood going thru very slowly? Also the carotid artery test came up as mild. What can she do to fix this pro... | If no atrial fibrillation ...no need of medication... About heart rate.. If you feel any symptom at this heart rate like blackout or dizziness ... If no then nothing to be done.. already doctor might have seen Ur ecg with same.. Normal heart rhythm with 53 heart rate is no worry...u can share ecg so I can give u more i... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen gums with a layer of loose tissue
Hi I have a swollen gum with a layer of loose tissue. There is a loose lump inside the tissue about the size of a very small pea. It is painless but hurts if I apply pressure and can be moved. The gum lining hangs down a little also. It is situated to th... | Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.This kind of swollen gums appear in two cases, first is when there is some kind of infection of gums because of improper brushing called as periodontal abscess.Second kind is when there is a swelling because of hormonal problem known as pyogenic granuloma.Better you visit an ora... | |
Is vaginal bleeding after intake of I pill sign of pregnancy?
Hi.. I had sex with my gf on Aug 13. We used condom but I fear my preejaction got in contact with her vagina. I gave her I pill the next day and she had bleeding on 22 Aug. But she bled lesser and darker than usualfor 2-3. Plus she bled earlier as she had h... | Hello dearUnderstand your concernBleeding after taking I pill is not suggestive of pregnancy.It is breakthrough bleeding as it prevent the implantation and due to high progesterone concentration in the I pill.It generally resolves in 3-4 days. So do not worry it is common side effects of I pill.Next period may be delay... | |
How many hours of sleep is necessary for a toddler?
I am having a 15 month old baby boy. His weight is 11 and height is arond 2 ft. Now my problem is, my son is very hyper active, he doesnt like to seat one place. He just want to run, play and do what he want to do. If I try to stop him to do something wrong he starts... | Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.9 hours sleep is sufficient for 15 months baby.Some babies may sleep more.Normally the duration of sleep may vary from one baby to othe.Hope this reply is OK for you.Please feel free to ask further queries if any.Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam. | |
Q. My 15 month old baby is having difficulty in standing. Should I be concerned?
Hi doctor, My child is 15 months old. He is not standing well. He does crawl and pulls up his knees. When I try to stand him up, he is reluctant and seems to be scared and cries when standing. I am worried. Should I be concerned? Do I nee... | Hi. Most babies take their first steps by their first birthday. Most toddlers have walking unaided, often with uneven steps. Do not worry, if your baby takes a little longer time. Some children do not walk until they are 17 months or 18 months old. You should stimulate the child to get them walking regularly. It will h... | |
What causes blackish purple spots on scrotum and soreness around belly?
I had a bad cough for over a week or two. A few times while I was laying down, I felt like something pulled undone (or just pulled) in my lower stomach area while I was coughing real hard. Then 2 days ago when I woke up, I looked down at my penis ... | HiWelcome.I have gone through your query.It is difficult to comment on it without examination, so I would either suggest you to see doctor for examination and for exact diagnosis or upload the pictures here, I'll go through them, and provide you with specific advice.Hope this helps.Take care | |
What is the treatment for hair loss?
I am 18 years old and when I wash my hair I notice like 5 strands of hair in my hand every time I shower. And they aren't as thick as they should be. Am I balding? I never noticed this when I had shorter hair or maybe because they were too short to notice | Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are ... | |
What causes dizziness and chest discomfort?
I am 48 years old man my echocardiography report is normal but ECGsuggets blockage in walve as per doctors . I feel dizzyness & uneasy in chest afters every meals. my uncle , father & grandfathers died of heart attack I have sugar ,uric acid , cholestorol above the border le... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are at high risk of heart disease because you are having diabetes, dyslipidemia and strong family history of heart diseases.So we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms.Ecg can be normal in some patients. So normal ecg ... | |
Do pacemakers forbid one from being near magnetic elevators or using drills?
My husband just had a pace maker put in 3 months ago. He works in a factory with magnetic forces building elevators. He is not suppose to be around that or use a drill? If he can't do his job anymore how is that considered a disability? W... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, you are right . A person with pacemaker should not go near magnetic field as his device may be displaced or may be even damaged . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. WITH REGARDS DR ... | |
My nipple are very sore and there like hard. am I pregnant or not ?
Hello I am looking for an answer and would like your help. My boyfriend and I had sex (unprotected) the day after my period. I am two to three days late on my period, my nipple are very sore and there like hard ? If that sounds right. I have also been... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you are three days late for your period, pregnancy is the first thing that needs to be ruled out. The symptoms you are feeling are too non specific to make a diagnosis of pregnancy. You need to do a home pregnancy test using the home pregnancy kits easily available at all the phar... | |
What causes severe pain in the knee, thigh and groin area?
What could cause aching pain like tissue tearing from left knee, up thru thigh, across groin & sometimes pain continues down right thigh to right knee. had xrays..shows some arthritis.. nothing unusual for age. g. Five years ago I did have left knee scoped bec... | Hi, There could be many reasons for pain but from your history,it seems to be osteoarthritis of your knees. You need to do quadriceps and hamstring strengthening exercises and also do stationery cycling in gym. Even after doing exercises regularly, pain can sometimes come.so you can take anti inflammatory drugs SOS at ... | |
Can Psoriatic Enthesopathy, that causes muscle weakness, pain and fatigue, cease to exist after a while?
I have been diagnosed with a condition called psoriatic enthesopathy. All of my joints are affected. My body feels generally weak and I have lost a lot of condition - muscles etc. I am rarely in serious pain but fa... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this psoariasis and all its complications. Treatment of this condition consist in giving drugs that suppress the symptoms and activity of this disease. We cannot really guarantee that it would completely go away but treatment would suppress it to stop ... | |
What causes lower abdominal pain and nausea?
For about 3weeks I've been experiencing lower left abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue. When I try to eat, the nausea is gone until I finish and it's back to being nausea again. Nothing ease the pain but moving makes it worse. Could you please tell me what ... | Hello, welcome to ask- a- doctor.Read your query carefully and understood your concerns.My thoughts are as follows:Nausea is a symptom of something wrong with body and you have pain in lower abdomen and other symptoms as you have mentioned.Hence I would advise you the following.Consult a General Surgeon for clinical ev... | |
Does Cyclosporine cause damage to kidneys in long run?
I am seetaramarao of age 37. i am using the cyclosporine 50mg since 12yrs. I heard that long usage of this medicine will cause damage to kidney and gradual increase in creatinine levels. recently ihave done the biopsy to my transaplanted kidney and doesnot shows a... | Dear Patient,the answer is: it depends. In fact, the dose you are taking is very low, thus you are on a perfect balance without high levels of immune suppression. Calcineurin inhibitors may be nephrotoxic if blood levels are constantly high (>150 ng/ml) since they cause tubular and endothelial toxicity, leading to tubu... | |
Suggest treatment for bloating during pregnancy
Hi.....I have not had my period in almost 2 years. It came a couple of days ago very lightly for 2 day and I usually get it for 5 days. I thought I was pregnant so I took a pergnancy test and it came back positive, but I have the bloating, running back and forth to the b... | Hallow Dear,At the outset let me congratulate you on your pregnancy. Let me solve your queries one by one:1. Frequent urination is one of the cardinal symptoms of pregnancy. This is due to the pressure of growing uterus on the urinary bladder. Therefore, if you do not have any other urinary problems, you may ignore thi... | |
Is acute pain in my lower right quadrant related to appendix?
I am scheduled to have a cystic neoplasm removed (right ovary) and an appendectomy next Friday. I have new onset of acute pain in my lower right quadrant that began about 15 minutes ago. My pain is at a 6. Prior to this it has not passed a 3. Could this be ... | Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.This could either be due to an attack of appendicitis or a torsion of the ovarian cyst on the right side. In any case, if the pain increases steadily, I would suggest you to report at the ER of the nearest hospital for a clinical assessment and related investigatio... | |
How to cure a cut resulting in bleeding of the foot?
Yesterday at aproximately 3:25p.m. I got a cut in my foot. I had it looked after at about 9:00p.m.It did bleed quite a bit and all I can remember during those hours is getting a ride home from my friend and my friend half carrying me inside and placeing me in a kitc... | Hello and thank you for your question. There are several issues here. If you were blacking out then it could mean that you lost too much blood and were not getting enough blood to your brain. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible to make sure that you do not need a transfusion. If you were in a lot of pain then ... | |
What is the lump in my testicle?
I have a lump on my left testicle, but show no other signs of testicular cancer. My left testicle is smaller than my right, been that way since I could remember. I am 28 years old. I also do not have health insurance as I lost my job a couple months ago. What are my options, and is the... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lump in testicle may be due to inflammation, abscess, hydrocele, hernia or tumour. You should go for examination first and if needed go for ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hop... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent pain in shoulders
I had a ACDF 1 week ago I have no pain in my arms anymore only in my upper back and shoulders is this normal? I wake in the middle of the night in a lot of pain it feels muscular. What can I do to relieve this? Is this normal? Thank you regards Kerrie | hi, if you have servers pain then you need to follow slow range of motion exercises. and post that try to strengthen your triceps and trapezius muscles. it will help you ease of pain and get full activity of the shoulder | |
Can the black streaks in mucus be the cause of my detriorating reporatory healthy?
hi, i am an ashtmatic and i have been having a thick nasal drip which seems to be affecting my lungs for a few months now and i have great difficulty breathing and it is geting wost with each passing day. my chest is also very tight but... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of worsening of asthma (exacerbation) is more in your case. Most likely cause for this is lung infection. You are also producing a lot of mucus with black streaks (likely blood). All these favour l... | |
What causes sudden pain in the head and abdomen of the child?
My little one has been absolutely fine, then all of a sudden yesterday after playing she just sat still and became very lithargic and was complaining that her head was sore and her stomache was sore and that she was tired and she wanted to sleep. She was so... | Hi.... by what you say I feel that it could be a viral illness which has started suddenly in her. Unless the child is having red rash all over the body or extremely dehydrated or has continuous vomiting or blood in the motion or decreased during output you need not worry about it. Usually viral illness will start sudde... | |
How can vaginal infection be treated?
I had a yeast infection about 3 weeks ago and got a pregnancy test and it turned out negative. The doc said I had a yeast infection so I took Monistat and only did it for one day and not sure if it worked because I was still itchy and such. So I took another one that was the one d... | Hi,It sounds like you may have something other than yeast. You need to see the doctor again and get some testing done.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Kathy Robinson | |
What is Micro Vascular Ischaemic disease causing depression and high BP?
what is Micro Vascular Ischaemic disease? is it causing the high blood pressure and depression? 78 yr old male with previous By pass( 6 blocked arteries in 1987) non cancerous tumours in back of head twice at age 20 and 40. Taking Diabetic meds a... | Hi ThereMicrovascular ischemic disease describes areas in the brain where tiny blood vessels have ruptured or clotted off causing limited blood flow in certain areas.Yes it can cause high blood pressure as well as congnitive impairment causing depression and sometimes diabetes also.Its advisable to continue other meds ... | |
How can I improve my concentration and memory ?
I am 35 years old (woman) and i am not able to consontrate and I will forget the things very soon. please help me to take the treatment with whom???? also I have one kid.. | Hello Welcome to health care magic forum you should consult neurologist & psychiatrist with detailed history .As so many factors play role in loss /decrease of memory Wish you good health Disclaimer | |
Q. Since my childhood I suffer from social phobia. Suggest some ayurvedic medicine.
Hello doctor, I am 65 years old and since my childhood I suffer from social phobia. In spite of trying to control myself, I am unable to keep up my confidence. Suggest some ayurvedic medicine. | Hi. There are virtually no medicines for social phobia. Following things may help you come out of this phobia. Wishing you a a healthy life ahead. Get back to an ayurveda specialist online for further help --> | |
Q. I have dark underarms, upper lips and inner thighs. What has to be done?
Hello doctor,I am suffering from dark underarms, dark upper lips, dark under inner thighs. Also I have darkness around mouth and dark lining around lips. Please suggest me effective medications. I have tried home remedies for the same but I wa... | Hi. I can understand your health concerns. Such type of skin discoloration maybe due to a lot of factors. And, these factors may vary for different areas of body. Due to vast variety of reasons better to get an evaluation from an endocrinologist for proper investigation. Some patients give feedback that Palmer's skin ... | |
What could be the reasons for itchy, red rashes which is spreading and swelling in ears?
Hi a week ago I started havin small red rashes on both my ears and its itchy. Since the last couple of days, the rash started appearing on my lower cheek, along my jawline. My ear is swollen and red and hot when i touch it. What c... | Hello,Welcome to healthcare magic.The possibilities I can think of is a hair dye allergy and ploymorphic light eruption. Hair dye allergy could occur even if you have been using the same hair colour for many years. Polymorphic light eruption occurs as an allergic reaction to the UV rays, especially after an unusually p... | |
Suggest treatment for sarcodosis
sir feb.2012 we have find two nods on my lungs on both sides.we have consult in aims dr. randeep guleria after broncoscopy report he declaired sarcodosis stage first, and prescribe me fcqs tab,we have take tablate aprox six month but a fear in my mind what can i do | Thanks for your question on HCM. If you have Bronchoscopy proven sarcoidosis than no need to worry for the diagnosis. The best way to diagnose sarcoidosis is by bronchoscopic biopsy. So your diagnosis of sarcoidosis is confirmed. Sarcoidosis is chronic lung disease which is having on-off course.So long term treatment ... | |
Suggest treatment for cold symptoms and sickness during pregnancy
Hi I m 15 weeks pregnent and currently off sick due to cold symptoms, think I have got virus infection.Doctor won t give me any antibiotics because i m pregnent but I m off from work again due to the ilness and my employer is not happy about it. Please ... | HI, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. You are 15 weeks pregnant. Actually anti cold medicines ( anti allergic ) are not advised during first 3 months of pregnancy ( 12 weeks ). So you can be given a course of cold medicines containing chlorpheniramine( synarest,) twice a day for a short course of 3-5 ... | |
How can muscle pain be permanently cured?
A sustain muscle pain during when i go to bed. A muscle biting pain sustains in the area of heap mostly in left leg. I use nexitoplus, and Cyira 20 to get relief and can sleep at night. Actually what is the permanent remedy. I am an age of 45. | Hi, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician 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 could be the pea sized lump on breast?
Hello Doctor, My 17 year old daughter has a solid pea sized lump in her breast which does not hurt, she also has a swollen armpit but no other symptoms. When she was 11, she had to have three cysts aspirated. The Doctor has referred my Daughters case as urgent and we have an... | Hi.Noted the history of Aspirated Cysts, now pea sized lump in right breast and swollen armpits.Cancer is least likely almost not heard of at the age of 17 years. The lump in the breast can be cyst which has re-appeared and got fixed due to previous aspiration tract. This is not frankly infected hence appears hard and... |
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