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Suggest treatment for swollen and stiff knee after injury I am 60, female and have had relatively good health. I just went to my OBGYN Mon. Heart Rate 57, BP 117 over 68. I went for a 6 mile hike in the Mt. Tues. Felt fine, no problems what so ever. I used to exercise 6 days a week stedily17 years. Last 7 hit and miss...
Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, the symptoms are a sign of exertion of the marginalized knee, the symptoms are coming under control and will get ok with time, but you need to be aware that if you exert in future this may recur.the key to control is regular exercises.I ...
What causes constant palpitations? Hi there I am having constant palpitations for past 20 days.It is often accompanied by hard feel on trapezius and arm pit ,sometimes along the outer border of my left hand.Sometimes pain just below midshaft of clavicle and middle sternum too.My BP was124/78while heart rate today was1...
Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I read your question carefully and understand your concern. I would like to know your age and your past medical history. Are you taking any medications?It is necessary to exclude a possible cardiac arrhythmia, related to your symptomatology. I recommend consulting with your...
Q. I am suffering from acidity and uneasiness when I take spicy food. Please help. Hello doctor, I eat out a lot and take junk food very frequently. I am suffering from acidity now. If I take spicy food, I feel uneasiness in my stomach. I am a 25 year old male. Please help.
Hi. Please consider the following suggestions to get rid of your acidity: If you have further questions consult a medical gastroenterologist online -->
Does one get abdominal pain due to excessive body weight? I'm almost 2 years post-op lap band. I've been eating the wrongs foods during the holidays. Have gained 8 lbs since Thanksgiving. For 2 days now I have had upper abdominal pain and lower back pain. Is this due to the weight gain or is something wrong with m...
Hi.The pain in the upper abdomen with back pain is most probably due to some problem with the gastric band. This can be due to migration, erosion or infection. I would advise you to consult a Surgeon, get an upper GI endoscopy, ultrasonography and relevant tests and get treated accordingly.
What causes penis being soft during erection? im 23, 6'0 ft, 210 never had medical problems. my question is, i was having sex with a female friend and i ejaculated so after a min we did it again ten min into it i felt my penis got soft, and after a week my penis still gets an erection but its still soft. so my questio...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.The penis is an organ which enlarges when sexual arousal takes place and remains hard till ejaculation. During sex the blood flow in the penis is maximum and once there is ejaculation the blood flow decreases and the penis becomes soft. In normal males the erection comes down soon after ejacula...
What causes pain in the joints of neck and knee and high uric acid levels? Dr. Samuel.N Grief. Hi, Iam Sajjan, from Nashik Maharashtra India, iam 36 years old, and my weight is 70 kgs, my height is 5.6 and recently iam suffering my URIC ACID, i have examined my blood, my uric acid is 6.6 my local doctor has diagionise...
Hello, It takes time for the uric acid medications to act. Along with that you can take some analgesics for the time being till the effect of other medications kick in. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. TEJAS KILLEKAR
What is the treatment for high blood pressure and cholesterol? I am female, 57 years old, 5'6" and 220 lbs. taking medicine for high blood pressure and also for cholesterol. My upper right inside arm seems larger than the left arm and when i press on it - it does not hurt - but it feels more mushy than the left.
Himost likely this is because of abnormal hypertrophy (enlargement) of muscles on both the sides of hand secondly abnormal accumulation of fat can be responsible for it ,you should consult a sthetic surgeon to do liposuction to bring both hands to normal shape, it has nothing to do with cardiac issue, try to reduce w...
How to confirm atrial fibrillation? how can a person who had a good medical less then a year ago end up with only 20% of his heart working.He was told he had pneumonia three weeks ago .now is being told he has to have a heart transplant.told he has atrial fibrillation.no high blood presure or heath problems.
Hidear205 ejection fraction maens critically dangererous ejection fraction.Ejection fraction of a normal person is 60% , this means that if 100ml blood comes to the body , 60% will be supplied to the body.Less then 30% e.f signifies critically dangerous ejection fraction. sory but ef can drop from 60% to 20% in few ...
What causes sudden and severe pain in right lower abdomen? yesterday when i got up everything was fine. Later in the day when I was standing I suddenly had a severe pain on my right side lower ab area. I curled up in a ball and it subsided in about 10 min. I then had sweats and carried on with what I was doing. Then a...
welcome to Health care magic.1.The symptoms you are describing are mixed - seems like gastritis and enteric causes.2.Mean while you can change your diet into a basic form, avoid junk food alcohol, take excessive of salads and fruits, with multiple portions ( for gastritis and enteric pathology) for at least 2 weeks and...
How to treat sbnormal doppler flow pattern of extracranial vertebral arteries? I have a bad neck. I had an accident and a broken neck in 1973. In November 2010 I did a carotid duplex doppler on my neck and the results revealed Abnormal Doppler flow pattern of the extracranial vertebral arteries, most probably due to e...
hiWhat is the position of cervical spine and discs on MRI? If abnormal osteophytes or disc protrusions are there your surgeon may think of removing the mechanical pressure by these and an MRI shall give a clear view.If MRI shows no such obvious findings you may consult a vascular surgeon for abnormal blood flow reason....
Is there any side effects for pentid 400? My daughter had reumatic fever when she was 7 years old. She was on Pentid 400 till she was 14 years old. She is now 29 and is expecting her first baby. She is currently in her 3rd month. Is there any side effect of the Pentid she has earlier? If so what precaution or medicati...
Hi,Unlikely to cause delayed side effects. Pentid-400 is commonly prescribed to prevent rheumatic fever and infection of the heart valves in people with pre-existing heart disease.Its common side effects during the course of treatment include allergy, vomiting, and diarrhea. Since your daughter has already stopped taki...
Is it likely to have wrong results for test done two days after vaccination? I took the first of the three shot series of TwinRix vaccinations and two days later was tested in a clinic for Hep. B. I was just told my test was positive. I told the doctor before the Hep.B. test that I was just vaccinated two days earli...
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are specific markers in the blood that are used to determine whether a person has hep b, had a previous infection or received any immunizations.This is because there are different types of proteins related to the hepatitis virus that can be detected to determine which of these...
What does billirubin and protein in the urine of a 45 yr old male indicate? What does billirubin in a 45 year old male ( urine test) usually indicate get DOT physical every two years and nothing till this year said had blood in urine a month ago follow up today said billirubin and protein in urine taking blood work? I...
Hello,The presence of bilirubin indicates that you still have blood in your urinary tract. Minimal proteins maybe related to blood in the urine. If it is a lot of protein it means glomerular disease. Anyway you have to see immediately a nephrologist.
What does the MRI results indicate? Looking for interpetation of MRI report in laymans terms. Impression: Central and right lateral disc herniation at L5/S1 which has increased since prior study and now effaces the ventral thecal sac and narrows the right neural exit foramina. This abuts the exiting nerve root on the ...
Hello Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbo-scaral spine.Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.1.At L5-S1 level,there is disc herniation in central and right lateral region.Findings has been increased in severity as compared to previous study and...
Suggest treatment for pain due to spermatocele hi i have been diagnosed with a spermatocele. And is very painfull, the doctos has prescribed naprosyn 250 mg. And has booked me in for an emergancy scan . is this common practice ? how long do the scans normally take to come through? your advie would be appreciated . tha...
Hello,It may be due to spermatocoele. For that I would suggest you to consult with surgeon for detailed clinical examination. You may require ultrasound scrotum after surgeon consultation. You may require surgical intervention after consultation. Till then for pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Use scrotum support...
Is the BP 109/95 too low? I just started taking medication for elevated blood pressure (low dose water pill). I t was averaging 150/95 with 100 pulse rate...I have been on medication now for 6 days and I took my pressure today it is 109/75 pulse 98. Is this too much of a drop?
Hello, I understand your worry. But no need to worry. It is normal to have a drop in blood pressure when you are taking blood pressure medications. 109/75 mmHg is OK. You should continue with medication as prescribed. Warm regards
Are there pregnancy chances with non penetrative sex? Okay, so..my boyfriend was rubbing his penis over my clit. What I did to make sure it would not travel down was that I put a type of clothing over the hole/vagina.. He wet my clit with his saliva, then started rubbing the head on it. He doesnt know if he pre-cummed...
Hi, there is very little chance of pregnancy if you have covered the vaginal opening. But if he ejaculated, then I think you can take some emergency contraceptive to avoid the pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo
Is tuberculosis curable? Hi i m 31 yrs old married women, i am suffering from tuberculosis and taking antiTB drugs from last about 2 months. having itching in full body, pain in joints and some time i feel very tired. don't know is it because of medicines. need your advice. and also i ll like to know TB is cureable or...
Hey there,First of all yes, TB is curable if you take proper treatment for appropriate period.Itching could be due to drugs yes. Joint pain is also could be due to drugs.Get consulted by TB specialist for same.
What causes redness around neck during granulomatous lymphadenitis? hi?i want to asked a months ago,i had my biopsy in my right neck because i have swallen nodes,and the result is written necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis,and the doctor advice i need to take anti TB drug,so i started to take the anti TB drugs fo...
Hello, I have studied your case. Tuberculosis takes some time in healing. So you will not get any result in less then half month time. I would recommend you to continue taking anti tuberculer medicines for some time. You will see some improvement in three months time. You need to continue taking these for six to nin...
What is the risk of having an AV nod? hi, i am 38 years old and have a heart condition, i have a pacemaker fitted and have been offered a av node ablation as my symptoms are still a big problem. i had a massive hole in my heart fixed when i was 5 and have been told that this could create a problem when having the av n...
Hihope you're doing good. Well the first thing is about your question is that AV nodal ablation is a pretty safe procedure and since you already have a pacemaker inserted, there's not much to worry. AV nodal ablation is done in many ways. my question is what's the indication in you as for which it's being advised as th...
Q. Does Duphaston delay periods? I am 30 Years old, Missed period for 8 days now. Since my 24 day of menstrual cycle was starting using duphaston drug once daily and finish the prescribed dose yesterday. And my menstrual cycle is between 26-28 days, this month on the days of my periods I got cramps but nothing come ou...
Hello, Welcome to Icliniq. I would like to know the reason why you had been taking Duphaston? If you have been planning for a pregnancy, then it would be advisable to check your urine pregnancy test once. If negative you can wait upto two week for your Periods to come as you just finished your course of Duphaston yeste...
hi i am 31years old and have a 4 year old baby boy.and 2 miscarriage ,i am trying to have another baby but by hsg i came to know that my one tube is blocked ,please suggest me the right treatment to get pregnant
Hi, Thanks for query, Your second tube is open so there should not be a problem for pregnancy. go for ovulation study by ultra sound and see that ovum comes out or not. and it comes then see for ovulation and do sex accordingly. ok and bye.
Is Kryptopyrroluria, pyroluria, pyrrole disorder accepted as legitimate illness by most doctors? Is Kryptopyrroluria, Pyrroluria, Pyrolle Disorder (all different names for the same condition) accepted as legitimate illness by most doctors. I had a urine test for the presence of pyrolles in my urine and came up with ab...
HiThanks for using healthcare magicCommon symptoms are joint pains (especially knee pain), fatigue, headaches (especially migraine headaches), bowel dysfunction such as irritable bowel syndrome, easy bruising, dizziness, insomnia, poor memory and difficulty concentrating. Poor stress control, nervousness, anxiety, mood...
Treatment for pimples and holes i have really small holes left by the pimples they are not deep how to get smooth skin?
Hi!, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, The best thing would be to go for fractional laser or Derma roller treatment.Of the two ,fractional laser would be best.You may require few sessions to get the good result. These treatment are usually zero down time .But you should go for treatment only when you are sure that pim...
What does the following ECG readings indicate? I had an abnormal ECG of left posterior fascicular block. readings are as follows and what does this mean? Vent Rate: 62 PR 160, QRS 106, QT/QTc 106, P-R-T axes -4, 120 11. I also have hypertension, high cholestorol, left chest pain and shortness of breath
Hello,After going through the electrocardiogram (ECG) and medical details, provided by you I understand your concern for your health. Before giving my opinion, I want you to know I've not seen your electrocardiogram (ECG) and giving my opinion only on the report you have written here. A left posterior fascicular block ...
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine? Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T...
Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc...
Married 10 years. No child. Diagnosed with inverted ovary. Prescribed Fertab and Folic acid. Advice? hi..I am Faith,35 years old.I'm married for 10 years but until now I still don't have a baby.The doctor who check me before told me that I have inverted ovary..She advise me to take fertab and folic acid...one more thi...
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicInfertility can be due to issues related to either partner , sometime both partners.Both you and your husband would need to be investigated..Your husband would need a semen analysis.For yourself you would need to have different parts of the reproductive system checked. This means as...
What does the MRI scan report indicate? I am a 57 y.o. woman with some prehypertension, slightly elevated cholesterol, no diabetes. I had a severe bout of depression and anxiety recently, which I am being treated for, but I have since been feeling more cognitively slow, and have some tremors in my hands at times, and...
Hello. I read your query and I understand your concern.Technically speaking those ischemic changes are a part of the stroke spectrum, meaning it is a case of an occluded vessel not supplying enough blood. However it is the case of very small vessels and what your neurologist meant is that a certain amount of these chan...
Suggest remedy for high blood pressure and pressure in eyes My husband who is 43 years old has told me for the last 3 days his blood pressure has be in the range of 158/108. He is also complaining that his eyes feel as if they are bulging out like there is alot of pressure behind them. Is this something we should wait...
Hello, I would explain that his symptoms could be related to high blood pressure or glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with an ophthalmologist for a physical exam in order to exclude possible glaucoma. If the eye pressure is normal, further tests may be needed, inc...
What causes lump feeling in throat? Hello i m worried about my dad... he went to see the doctor six months ago because of a problem with his Prostate- he s been finding it hard to go to the toilet even though he is desperate. The doc gave him some advice and said that it s normal for a man of his age (55) to have Pros...
Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted your history about your Father. HE has 3 distinct problems1. related t prostate and the best way to have a proper diagnosis is:- Blood PSA level - Ultrasonography of the whole abdomen and per-rectal sonography of the prostate. - If there is a mass or so, ultrasonography guided biopsy.This...
Is gallbladder check up essential before total hysterectomy? I am a 48 year old female who has had an ablation. No periods for years. I havebeen having ongoing lower right back pain, no appetite, full feeling. I am supposed to have a total hysterectomy scheduled. When i went to meet my surgeon, he put me on conti...
Hi,There is no direct relation between hysterectomy and gall bladder pathology. However your surgeon might be concerned with your other symptoms related to abdomen and hence wants to rule out any gall bladder problems which need attention.
Can sinus infection cause pain in center of chest? I was just at the clinic with a temp of 100.5, headache, ear ache, mild chest pain the center of my chest. My BP was 140/92. Diagnosed with sinus infection and prescribed antibiotics. Do you think I should pursue the chest pain issue, since my BP was so high? Or c...
Hi thanks for asking question in HCM.Headache and earache is because of sinus infection.The chest pain can be simple musculoskeletal or as a part of generalised muscular pain in viral infection.For pain relief simple analgesic can be taken.pain can be because of respiratory cause or acidity.Here if in few days chest pa...
How to treat knocked off tooth crown? I had a crown knocked off a few hours ago. The base it was attached to came off as well. Now it looks as if the pocket the tooth was in is lined in pus. I can't get in to a dentist until Monday at the earliest. I'd there something I should do in the meantime?
Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Broken crown needs to be removed by the Dentist.I would suggest you to visit to the Dentist at your earliest.Broken crown can be removed and fresh impression can be taken for the placement of new crown.Take care!
Suggest treatment for cramping pain in shoulder blade Hi I have strong cramping pain in the right shoulder blade region. It hurts to breathe deeply, cough and sneeze. Also the pain is intense if I move suddenly or the wrong way. I have had medical treatment with anti inflamitory and pain medication but this has not he...
Dear Patient,the severity of pain indicates towards either infection of the shoulder joint, or could be due to cervical disc disease. a proper evaluation can help us ascertain the cause, look if you have pain in the neck region on movement or not, and is the shoulder painful on movement. because this can give us good c...
Had unprotected sex on 13th day of periods. Missed taking pill. Light spotting and cramps seen. Pregnancy? Hello, I have been off and on the pill for the past two years. I missed a pill about day 13 on my cycle. My boyfriend and I still had unprotected sex. I had also been taking my pills at very different times durin...
Hi, Thanks for the query. As you didn't use the pill in prescribed schedule, the complete protection cannot be expected. The symptoms you are experiencing could be withdrawal effects of the pill. But now the possibility of the pregnancy cannot be excluded completely. In that case the spotting you are experiencing could...
What causes low platelet count in blood test report? Hi.. My father (58yrs old) suffered from hyperthyroidism. Now, his tests (T3, T4, TSH) for thyroid have all come back normal. But his platelet count is 70,000. He also suffers from gluten allergy. He had a cholestrol problem but even those results were good this tim...
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have low platelet count. There are many reasons for low platelet count. Most common is viral infection. Even malaria or dengue can leads to low platelet count. If you don't have any signs of bleeding then don't worry. When such kind of pa...
Why do I ejaculate semen while having bowel movement? Hi recently I've been having odd symptom. When I have a bowel movement I ejaculate a small amount of semen. I'm 21, on no medications, have no allergies and the only real medical history I've had was jaw surgery. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. First of all, you must understand, the small amount of semen goes through your bowel movement is not ejaculation. Our body produces semen whenever it is sexually excited. The produced semen is stored within your body and is a waste product. Body needs to throw...
Q. There is non-stop bleeding after three hours of tooth surgery. Why? Hello doctor, My daughter just had a tooth surgery and bleeding is not stopping. Is it normal? Three hours before only she had it.
Hi. I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern about your daughter. No, the bleeding should have been stopped with a half hour or two, but maybe the clot has been dislodged from its position and it has bled now again. You need to role cotton, sterilized or a new one purchased from market three t...
Recommend treatment for stress I am a very busy single mother,student and a 3rd shift worker. I have taken phentermine, that was given to me by a friend, in times when I was extremely exhausted. It helped trememdously,of course. But is there something that I can discuss with my doctor to help me out in these situatio...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You must understand stress is an everyday affair. Very difficult to run away from it. Stress do come in one form or other. If you start running away from stress, you shall reach another stressful situation. Three out of 5 peopl...
Itchy hives on the body after morning walk in summer. Cause? early morning walking/running, creates allergic like response(itching hives) on my skin across my body. I am facing this issue only when I am doing exercise and is more in summer season. This was not the case previously, i mean this kind of reaction is happe...
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Suggest treatment for psychosis hi doctor, My aunt aged 66 suffered a stroke in the left cerebellum in july 2013& was treated subsequently. The stroke left her left side imbalanced. She regained her prior condition after 2 months of phsiotheraphy. In October 2013, she stared refusing any sort of physical activity(wal...
HiThanks for using healthcare magicAny patient with internal brain damage has poor prognosis. In her case, chances of getting 100% recovery are almost nil. May be for rest of life, she would remain same or condition deteriorate. Antipsychotic would keep her psychotic symptoms in control, so carry on them, but neurolog...
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem? Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem?
Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis...
Is bladder cancer associated with the adrenal mass? My husband was diagnosed with an adrenal mass of 4cm through an emergency visit for his horrible back pain. A recent Urologist visit a cystoscopy validated a diagnosis of bladder cancer. He is scheduled for a sonogram in a few days. Is the bladder cancer associate...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.The finding of a 4 cm mass in adrenal region is an important entity. In the presence of confirmed urinary bladder cancer, the finding of such a tumor elsewhere should always raise the suspicion of a cancer spread to a distant organ. It is important to do complete investigation concerning the ad...
Q. What are the medicines available for tricuspid regurgitation and aortic stenosis? Hello doctor,My wife aged 72, weight 65 kg, is a diabetic type 2 for the past six years, hypertensive for the past two years, is suffering from moderate tricuspid regurgitation, aortic valve sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension for t...
Hi. On the face of diabetes and hypertension with raised cholesterol and LDL, I suggest you add tablet Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin) one tablet daily after dinner. Consult your doctor. I think the dose of anti-diabetes medicine could be adjusted to reduce his blood sugar level to reduce further to near the desired level along...
How long does pain due to twisted ribs last? I have had terrible pain on my lower back, left side of my ribs going onto my front, the pain was so bad I was screaming out and crying, an ambulance would not come out to me until seldoc called them. I am now on morphone and diazapan. I went to an osteopath who said I tw...
If this is what you really have the pain may last even upto 6 months. And you ll have to take strong painkillers tull then. Good luck.
How can I get relief from pain in the back bone near the shoulder blade ? Pain to left side of my spine near my shoulder blade My partner is in pain and feels a vertebrate has popped out on the left side of his spine near his shoulder-blade. Are there any suggested advice someone can give me. I ve popped a vertebrate ...
Hi, i would advise you not to indulge in any form of 'popping' of the spine as it has delicate spinal cord and nerves around that area which may get damaged. if there is pain in the back near the spine it could be related to vertebral column or muscles in the region. did your partner take any pain killer for the same? ...
Shivering hands when writing or gripping things. Remedy? hello sir. i am jayanta from india. Sir , i have a neurological disorder like when i write something i feel a kind of shivering in my hands resulting in a worsened handwriting. inorder to write good i need to put some extra power. Same shivering results when i p...
Hi Mr Jayanta, Thank you for posting your query. Based on your symptoms, there are two likely possibilities: 1. Essential tremors 2. Writer's cramp In both these conditions, shivering may occur while writing, making it very poor handwriting. Problems get worse with anxiety. There are good medications available to treat...
What causes rashes on the hands and how are they treated ? sir now on my left hand skin i appear something wrong i dont know that is it allergic or bacterial problem i already appear a doctor doctor prescribe me unigal hc cream nersimon tablet but i dont feel better by using it Now what can i do? My age: 21 & male
Hi...dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM., Allergy in left hand could be ....Allergic dermatitis.., 1) Calamine lotion apply on affected part...,morning times 2) Betamethasone and gentamycin cream ..night times.., 3) Tab..cetrizine daily for 20 days.., o k...good luck..,
What causes fast heartbeat, episode of high BP, trouble taking deep breath? Hello Im a 22 yr old female and I had a random high episode of high blood pressure my heart was accelerated and I had pressure on my chest which was difficult taking in deep breaths. Since then I have had two occurences where my heart just bea...
Hi,Usually in your age such symptoms are not serious and related to stress or anxiety.Anyway, to be in the safe side, I would advise you to perform a ECG tom exclude arrhythmias.Wishing you good healthIn case of further questions don't hesitate to askRegards,
Anxiety, itching with no rashes. No blood clots. Nerve damage? i am 34 and i had an anxiety attack couple weeks ago after an intense itching over my body no rash then a slight bulge on in the inner of my right leg along with some pain up to this day the only thing i can remember is that i had a fall about 2 years ago ...
HelloYou have symptoms of anxiety preceded by symptoms like itching on body. You have no significant medical history apart from trauma due to fall about two year back. Most likely the anxiety and itching etc symptoms are due to anxiety disorder. I would advise you to first of all consult a Psychiatrist fro expert evalu...
Suggest treatment for food pipe cancer my father 76 years old he has cancer in food pipe doctor finally says only opraetion me very worried how is possible after opration he will be very well he is 76 years old now iam living in abu dhabi my father live in pakisatn plaese tell me pakisatn good in cancer opreation ot...
Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query. oesophageal cancer is serious disease but if this is operable then this is good sign and surgery can be done by any experience thoracal surgeon so you dont have to be worried.Wish you good health. Regards
Suggest treatment for foot fracture my wife fell down the stairs a while back and went to hospital and ended up on crutches for 6weeks and found that she factored her foot but now he metertasus is sticking out of her left foot, bearing in mind she didn t have a cast or a boot to support her foot
Hello,I have studied your case and I think that she needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. If she did not receive any plaster or splint than I think there can be two possibilities.1.There is no union of the fracture and that is why metatarsal is coming out of the skin.2.Bone is united but not in proper position so ...
Had unprotected sex. Got redness at base of penis. Is it STD or allergic reaction to nuvaring? I am in a monogomous relationship with my boyfriend. I use the nuvaring and he has never been with anyone who has used that before. We have been having sex for about a month now, and he recently (in the past week) has notice...
Yes. likely an allergy. Would still have him take urine and blood tests to rule out infection. Please rate 5 stars.
What is the cause of hepatitis-B infection? I don't have any problem right now but i'm worried because my father died due to hepatitis B in 2002 and now my uncle is suffering from the same problem. I have done with test and everything is normal but just i wanted to know why it is happening? I'm fit n' fine .. Please a...
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.It is causes by transmission of the virus through some conatc, usually sexual, needle or bloo dtransfussion. Your father an duncle had ti ave some of these contacts and...
What causes flutter in right lower abdomen? I have had a constant flutter in my right lower abdomen for the past week, it happens every 10 minutes or so and lasts for about 3 to 10 seconds...It's not painful, just feel weird...It wakes me up at night...I've been having regular bowel movements...I'm on my cycle now sin...
Hi.Thanks for your query. The fluttering in right lower abdomen for 1 week. Not much painful but is waking you up at night indicates that it is painful. you have regular bowel movements, used protection during the last intercourse. We have to think about: appendicitis, colitis, right ureteric colitis and so on. This ca...
What causes pain in the ribs? I have a dull pain in my left side, under the ribs. I believe it's in the spleen. What could it be? Also I'm having this pain due to strained efforts also on the left side of my pelvis. I have a family history of hernias in this exact place (my grandfather went through a rough patch due t...
Hello and WelcomeI appreciate your concern.I would advise a physical exam to look for a hernia, an ultrasound abdomen to look for enlarged spleen if you are worried. A cbc to look for decreased platelet count and anemia.I would empirically recommend a two week course of aPPI such as Pantoprazole and a pro kineticlike i...
Clogged up nose. Keep blowing nose and persistent mucus. Had the same last year until a long string of bloody mucus pulled through nostril. Do I have mucus on the brain ? Which treatment available?
No you dont have mucus in the brain. You have an Upper respiratory tract infection. You need a course of antibiotics with symptomatic treatment
Q. I want to stop or reduce the frequency of masturbation. How to achieve it? Hi doctor, I am 24 years old male. I have a habit of masturbation for about nine years. Now, it became a habit in me. I have started doing it compulsively for about five to six years. I masturbate as frequently as thrice a day every day. Now...
Hi. I can understand your concern and masturbation is a safe habit. It does not result in weakness or physical fatigue. But excessive masturbation results in significant loss of time that is spent on sports or in studies. This progressively results in poor health and poor performance in academics. There is no need to s...
What causes stabbing pain in left lower abdomen? I have a stabbing pain in my lower left back and pain in the left lower abdomen. I am thinking kidneys or bladder. Is has started to happen now when I have to use the bathroom but not all the time. I am a 56 year old woman who no longer has periods but started spotting ...
HelloLeft pelvic and back pain may be due to many reasons like pelvic pathology,genitourinary calculus,colitis,musculoskeletal reasons etc.You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME,ultras...
Suggest treatment for vomiting in a child I have a ten year old son, for the past couple of months he has been vomiting almost once a week. Mostly in the evening. He will feel fine, then all of a sudden he will just vomit, he feels fine right after he vomits. He never has a fever. And I havent found a pattern asscocia...
Hello dear.As per your symptoms,i would like to have a detailed history and want to perform a complete physical examination.Considering the fact that he never has got fever and is generally well,means there is no abdominal pain,constipation,loose stools or urinary complaints,no headache,alot of things have been exclude...
Urine hotter than usual with inflammation. Pain in the back on the right side. On Nurofen. I am experiencing pain at my back, on the right side for almost 5 days now. I am so concerned to know what is causing it. I feel I have inflammation because when I go to the toilet to wee, I feel my urine is hot than normal urin...
HIThank for asking to HCMYour symptoms are suggestive of urinary tract infection and for that I would like to advise you to drink plenty off water, and for your pain you can have "Ibuprofen with Acetaminophen three time in day, if this doe not solve the problem then get done the urine examination have nice day.
What causes swelling between testicles and anus? Hi I ve been feeling a pressure kind of like swollen feeling between the testicles and anus no problems passing urine but the pressure does make me feel like I want to urine more wen I sit but not as bad when standing it s been going on for a month and a half.... what c...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some piles or cyst. you should go for examination. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you...
Q. When will my stomach ache and diarrhea be cured? Hello doctor, A week back, I woke up and rushed to the bathroom with a terrible stomach ache to throw up. Minutes later, I had mild diarrhea throughout the day after that. Next day morning, on my way to school, I had to open my car door and throw up outside. Yesterda...
Hello. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out the medical problem and treat accordingly. You need diet modification. For details on diet please follow up. Drink plenty of fluid. Keep well hydrated, and have ORS (oral rehydration solution). I suggest the following medicines: Consult with your specialist do...
Why there is soreness across my chest? I have had issues with bulimia for 20 years. The past 13 years, I have had a great deal of control over it but still have my moments of weakness. I've often worried about any damage I may have done. Friday, January 27 - I had endometrial ablation done and was given general ane...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of heart related disease is less likely but due to history of general anaesthesia, better to get done ecg and 2d echo first to rule out heart diseases. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. General a can cau...
What causes severe spasms in shoulders and neck? Hi doc. my name is Marie,i ve been having severe spasms in my shoulders and neck sometime the pain get really sharp and go to my head lake a really bad headache that last about 2 seconds also my knees have been popping quite a bit sometime when i start to sit i can hear...
Hello,Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, your symptoms indicate towards either a cervical disc disease, or tension headache, you should see a neurologist first and get it diagnosed.I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision making regarding your treatment, stil...
How can memory loss in the brain be treated? Dear sir, My grand mother (75) is suffering from lung cancer since 5 years. Since 4 days she is unable to recognize any one and she got the same problem at the time she diagnosed with cancer but she became normal. Again after 5 years she got the same problem and doctor said...
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.If this situation came suddenly or quite fast you should proceed with a brain CT scan at least, to rule out any stroke which can be one explanation.Otherwise, if this condition was installed progressively it might be related to dementia, which is prog...
What causes pain and cramps after embryo transfer procedure? Hi, i am 33 years old. 6 days past 5 day blastocyst transfer. Transferred 2 embryos on 10/25 .. i felt sharp pains / twinges here and there for the 1st 2 days then felt totally normal, not even bloated. Now the past 2 days i have been bloated and cramp and n...
Hello, donot alter the dosages as this can be a minor sideeffects of estrogen.Try to avoid salt and water after 7 PM at night and take good rest as much as possibleIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on
Are heterogeneous opacities of the right mid-lung and left lung base a reason to worry? Hello, I was being checked over because I am going to have surgery soon a T10 PSO C3I had a chest X-Ray that stated Findings: Heterogeneous opacity in the right midlung and left lung bas, Mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm. P...
Hello, * There can be various issues regarding this as chronic or acute inflammatory reason or systemic issue from the malignancy or other disorder. * Details of symptoms with CT plates are mandatory here to guide further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B...
Q. Is it advisable to do surgery in an elderly for recurrent parastomal hernia? Hello doctor, My father is 68 years old and has undergone ileal conduit surgery ten years back. Then parastomal hernia repair seven years back and again four years back. Now he has again developed a parastomal hernia. Now the surgeon is no...
Hi. Sorry to hear about your father's condition. There are two options now. Due to elderly age and recurrent problem and anesthesia risk, we can manage it conservatively trying to avoid complications. It will be a safe position. If you wish to take the risk, we can approach laparoscopically. It will be high risk and te...
Addiction of eating raw rice causing problem in gall bladder, X-ray shows crystals in gall bladder. Solution? Hi. I have a problem with my sister.. since i was a kid, she used to eat uncooked rice . it s like an addiction . right now, she s having a problem in her gall bladder .. the doctor said that according to the ...
Hi there. It appears to be that your sister is habituated to consuming raw rice. This can be prevented by firstly avoiding raw rice lying around in the house. Give her cooked rice well flavoured so that she may forget about raw rice. She may try alternative like chewing gum or liquorice sticks as their consistency may ...
What is the treatment for duodenal cancer? my grandfather is an 89 year old man, and was diagnose with duodenal cancer. At the hospital they placed a feeding tube to stomach since he is having difficulty swallowing. His cancer was found as a result of a stoke he had and further test that were done. He was basically se...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has duodenal cancer. Surgery should not be done at age of 89. He can not tolerate chemotherapy or radiotherapy. So only symptomatic and palliative treatment is given. Despite of any treatment prognosis remains poor. So better not to treat....
Degenerative disc disease, annular tear, posterior disc bulge. Do not want surgery sir iam 22 years old and ihave been diagonised by 1. degenerative disc diseasese with disc desiccation at l4 and l5. 2. mild annular tear at l4 and l5 with associated significant postero central disc protusion at l4 and l5 causing compr...
Dear, . Spine surgeries to treat back problems are indicated only when there are evidences of nerve root compression on MRI scans; no other associated conditions are responsible for the symptoms and when conservative line of treatment fails to produce significant relief as to help you lead a normal life. Accordingly, t...
Q. How can I reduce weight? Hello doctor, I am 35 years old and I started dieting early last year. But it seems like my weight plateaued. I have been eating a low carb diet during weekdays and on Sundays, I eat the carbs that I want to eat. I work out 3 to 4 times a week. I sometimes sleep late. I have been on this sc...
Hello. Well, eating only low carbohydrate will not help. Follow a protein-rich, low carbohydrate, a fiber-rich diet that will fulfill the purpose. Have three small meals per day with lots of water. You can cheat sometimes with healthy junks. Exercise regularly with walk in the morning, at least for 30 minutes. Have low...
Can infection causes blood in the semen after ejaculation? Hello, My boyfriend and I just had intercourse and when he ejaculated the semen was yellowish/brownish and clearer than normal. He usually has pretty thick, white semen. That wouldn't worry me too much but there was also what looked to be a spot of red substan...
HelloThanks for query Difficulty in passing urine and hematospermia (Blood in semen ) is mostly due to infection of Prostate (Prostatitis).Give his semen sample for culture and then start taking broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefixime with anti inflammatory medicine twice daily before later on switch on to appropria...
What causes lower right abdomen pain and fever? 43 year old woman. Had lower right abdominal pain for 3 days with fever. This has happened for the past 3 months at the end of my period. This time its worse. Iv had urine test and vaginal swob which came back clear. Im currently taking metronidazole and waiting for ultr...
Hi.You ave a peculiar history of pain in right side of abdomen and fever at the end of your periods for the last 3 months.The most probable reason for such a pain and fever can be Appendicitis, Salpingitis, Mass of the ovary, PID and so on. Ultrasonography and the clinical per-vaginal examination can help for the diagn...
Why is pain in knee after an injury not subsiding? Hi, I managed to hit my knee on a cabinet, it wasn t a hard hit, but it awkwardly hit the corner of a draw. It was incredibly painful briefly, but it s felt okay after a bit. Putting pressure on it hurts and touching it is sensitive. It hurts especially to walk upstai...
Hi...Your knee pain is due to sudden hit injuring the soft tissue structures in the knee..I recommend you to kindly do...Lot of icing on the painful area for 10 min....Keep it compressed with a compression bandage..If you have some Anti inflammatory medications prescribed to you earlier have them....Dont walk too much....
Q. What causes severe heart palpitations? Hello doctor, Symptoms are heart palpitation and continuous nonstop neck crack that pains my cervical spine also. I randomly have episodes of heart palpitations, one time I jumped 3 feet out of my bed suddenly being shocked by a hard fast-beating heart palpitation that lasted ...
Hello. Listening to your symptoms, the possibility which we need to rule out is of cardiac arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation or PSVT. They occur intermittently so may not be picked up on Holter monitoring as you did not have those symptoms during Holter monitoring. It is better if you can attach your ECG and other re...
What are the negative effects of masturbation? i am 21 years old boy I did masturbution a couple of weeks back for the first time. since then i am doing twice every alternate day will there be any problem? what is the safe way to the masturbution i.e., any site link how to avoid masturbution and its problems
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Masturbation as such is safe and does not have ill effects associated with it provided it is done in moderation. It becomes problematic when it occupies you so much that you do not pay attention to your day to day activities. ...
Can we have children if partner s sperm is watery? hi me and my husband are trying for a baby but i came on my periods and had sex when my cycle stop and we both had sex twice but nothing happend i have two kids with my first husband second one getting no where his sperm is like watery type does that mean we cant have...
Hi,Welcome to HCM.Kindly check husband's semen for sperm count & motility. If there are enough sperms present, pregnancy is possible irrespective of consistency of semen.Wish you good health.
Will a good diet makes a normal count of liver? Hi i am a 24yr old male, i have a liver test coming up for a new job that depends on it, i used to be a heavy daily drinker of about 6-10 cans a night (I know, stupid!!!) . That was up until september, between then until november 19th i had 2 binge nights and have been ...
Thank you for posting query.advice:abstinence from "Alcohol and drugs" - LOW fat diet should be followed- NO red meat- vegetables should be ingested daily- Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports). - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- walk 30 to 40 minutes everyday.- or swimming is alternative t...
Can glutamte cause colon cancer? Recently my husband was diagoned positive for Colon cancer. We have had a very healthy life style. Eat healthy - no MSGs, no canned or prepacked food, everything made fresh from scratch, and work out everyday with 1/2 marathons couple times a year. Only thing we have had proceesed for ...
There is no concrete evidence to say conclusively that L-Glutamate causes cancer although there is emerging data in favour of the same. However, people will healthy life-styles and good eating habits can also develop colon cancer although their chances are much less. This can be ascribed to environmental pollution and ...
What causes chest pain after swallowing a large chunk of food? Hi. Thank you. I swallowed a large chunk of food last night. Now my chest hurts when I try to inhale. However, I was vomiting and really heaving yesterday morning. I am scared. What could be the cause of the chest pain?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Are you having breathing difficulty now? chest pain with breathing difficulty after vomiting can be a danger sign. If ,so see your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Trying to conceive, PCOS. Taking duphaston. Follicular study done. Infertility treatment? hi im XXXX im trying to conceive with pcos this month my egg got ruptured on 25th day of my cycle im ovulating by own my doctor have put me in duphaston 10 mg tablet twice a day after food for 10 days can i become pregnant with t...
Hello and welcome to HCM Duphaston is a progesterone preparation. Progestreone is a naturally occuring female hormone. Its role is to produce secretory change in the endometrium. During the first half of the cycle there is proliferation of the endometrium and during the second half there is secretory change. Secretory ...
Suggest treatment for genital herpes just diagnosed with genital herpes, i wanted to know how and when i am contagious.... what the best treatment and most effictive medication to take... i have no signs or symptoms at this time and have never had any.... is it true that it is only able to be transmitted when 'active'...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicNo, it can also be transmitted when there is no active infection present, this is called asymptomatic transmission. It is common.The use of anti viral medication would help to both reduce the frequency of the attacks and also reduce the chance of asymptomatic transmission.Normally w...
What causes pain by right kidney due to falling? A couple of weeks ago I slid down a dewy hill in our yard. I landed hard on my buttocks. I have alot of pain by my right kidney. When I first went to the doctor, they thought it was kidney stones. More investigation, the doc believes I may have injured my spine around t...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.The pain you might be experiencing is from the injury to spine. I suppose you have got X rays done which indicate injury to vertebrae L 4 and L 5 levels at lower back. This can cause severe pain in the region and is not related to your kidneys in any way. You probably need a MRI scan of your lo...
What causes temper tantrums in kids? Hi, my 2 year old throws temper tantrum, hits and bites anyone, he seems so frustrated...what do we need to do....cant take him anywhere, it sad to see him like this....hes going to be 3 in may this year....should tempers be at a minimum by now?? Thank You Marie Brown
Hi...Tantrums may happen when kids are tired, hungry, or uncomfortable; or because they can't get something (for example, an object or a parent) to do what they want. Learning to deal with frustration is a skill that children gain over time. Tantrums are common during the second year of life, a time when language skill...
Can i use inversion table with non-hodgkins lymphoma? I see where someone has asked a similar question previously, I just want confirmation. About 2 years ago I was talking with a nurse on day and mentioned I had an inversion table, she commented that they were nice and had heard that it also allows the lymph nodes t...
I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't be able to use the inversion table, which is typically used for back pain. It would have no significant effect on the non-Hodgkins lymphoma. I have not heard that it helps the lymph nodes drain or that that would be a health benefit. You can use the table if it helps you fe...
Q. Are my symptoms suggestive of schizophrenia or OCD? Hello doctor, I am looking for an appointment with you firstly for reassurance I suppose and then CBT rather than waiting for the NHS. I have had OCD since I was a teen (intrusive thoughts and having to touch wood, say prayers, etc.). This seemed to subside until ...
Hi. I understand you must be going through a tough time. First of all, please do not stress yourself so much with whether it is OCD or schizophrenia or what not. You are much more than a diagnosis. It is important you are at peace and have some relief from the distress. Coming to your symptoms, you have said you have i...
Is abdominal pain normal while recovering from jaundice? Hello Doctor i have been diagnosed with jaundice in january 3rd and my bilirubin diogised was 2.4 which then gradually increased to 5.8. after a month long of diet control and medicine my bilirubin now stands at 1.1. SGOT at 100 and SGPT 136. Recently i have sta...
Hi you can get pain on the right side of abdomen below rib cage because of inflamed liver, that should settle down as the liver improves --say in 15 days or so--Regards
How to regularize period to conceive fast? pregnancyI have always wanted to have a family but it seems like I cant get pregnant , my period is irregular so I don't know if I missed a period can I be pregnant or what I been on birth control but I don't want that bc I want a baby what do I need to do ???? please help me
Hi,Irregular period could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian dysfunction/PCOD, endometriosis, adenomyosis, thyroid dysfunction. I would suggest to consult a gynecologist and undergo examination, reproductive and thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan and ovarian follicle study to find the cause.Specific treatment will d...
Can chronic acidity lead to difficulty in conceiving? Hello Doctor, I am 29 years of age, trying to get conceived for last 06 months but not succeded. I have a history of chronic acidity. AMH count is 1.56ng.doc said it is on lower side and gave Ovares tab for 03 months, despite taking medicines, I have not been able ...
HiYour allopathic doctor might be trying to do his best to regulate menstruation by hormonal balancing/ withdrawl etc.Yet there is another holistic approach in Ayurveda where Aartav Shudhhi i.e. cleansing of endometrial layer in uterus and ovulation function is done by herbal oral decoctions etc. This is safest and si...
Lower back pain and numness leftside lower back mid-to leftside numniss vary sore on back bone.acciadent two years ago did damage then never had x-rays done. doctors didn t do any.something is not right in there.my doctor looks at me like i have two heads.and tells me i have to loss weight . its not my trouble i am 22...
hi you are having some problem consult orthopaedic surgeon most probably some nerve roots are being pressed due to some spinal deformity and causing this problem very common in root pressure you need some investigations in the form of x rays and m r i to find out the cause you will be guided by doctor for the treatmen...
What caused my extreme heart burn? I am a 52yr. old woman. 5' 1", 150, history of mini-strokes and high blood pressure. Last night I had extreme heart burn in my stomach, chest and back. Lasted all night. Husband gave me Nexium in morning. Helped. Now I am completly wiped out and blood pressure 136/101, heart rate 91....
Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.heart burnng can be due to acidity or can be it is due to undelyng cardiac patoogy..if u were my pateint i would like to take ...
Suggest remedy for severe pain in lower back I have some pretty intense pain in my lower back mostly at night. it's in my lower back. i've had this pain for almost 6 years. it was after my second daughter was born. i had flinched when i was getting an epidural and felt it grind against my bones. was worse when i becam...
Hi welcome to health care magic. After going through your query I think you require diclofenac sodium gel application locally, hot fomentation, analgesics and physiotherapy exercises . Hope your query has been answered . Thanks .
What could cause pink urine and large clots of blood? I started to feel that I need to urinate all the time, and when I go to to the bathroom there is urine (its not a false feeling) and the urine is deep pink and and now large clots of blood started to appear after 3 hours from the start of the feeling,can t sleep fr...
Hello! Welcome to HCM.You havent mentioned your age & sex.Do you have fever/any pain?This can be due to infection or stone in urinary tract.Many such patients come to my clinic to whom I advise CBC, blood sugar level, urine routine, ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, X-ray KUB.Treatment is done accordingly.Hope this informat...
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 cough,chest pain and shortness of breath? Hi I am 49yrs old, I have been through a lot of stress and hard times in my life. I have been experiencing for the last 2 years chest pains, numbness sometimes in my left leg and other times in my left arm. I get these sort of pain in my chest like someone is sit...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain, coughing and breathlessness are commonly seen with heart and lung diseases. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Ecg, 2d echo and stress test to rule out heart diseases. 2. Clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x...
Suggest treatment for leg pain and swelling when suffering from Utrous Cervix cancer Hello Sir, my mother is suffering from Utrous Cervix cancer some reports are attached herewith for your refrence .. from last two moths she is suffering from Pain in right leg ..and there some swelling also ...we take the treament for...
hi. i m not able to see the attached reports. i can see only the question written by u. usually the edema in lower limb is due to the lymphatic blockade caused by tumor metastasis into pelvic lymphnodes. this symptoms indicates towards advance disease. the other cause for this swelling can be deep vein thrombosis in l...
Suggest treatment for spinal stenosis I have L4-5 posterior disc bulge with increasing central spinal stenosis and the AP canal diameter is about 5 mm. I see a neurosurgeon soon. Is this 5mm diameter not good? I also have severe facet arthropathy at this level and a thick walled synovial cyst. I have bulging discs and...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.You seem to be having a significant spinal canal stenosis. There is a passage in the spine running the neck to the lower back through which the spinal cord passes. In the lower back the spinal cord but the nerves continue to exit through small foramina on both sides of the spine. Disc bulges ca...
What could chest pain and subsequent metallic taste in mouth indicate? My husband just had a very sharp pain in the middle of his chest. He says his mouth taste like metal. Like he is sucking on a penny. The metal taste has stayed in his mouth for about 5 min now and he says his chest is still hurting. Not the sharp p...
Hi thanks for contacting healthcare magic.Here chest pain seems to be by muscular strain....It may be by heavy weight lift or unaccoustemed activity....Rest and analgesic need for it....If you have gastritis like condition then it could be reffered pain in center of chest.Omeprazole taken for it....Second you can consu...