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Have thyroid disease and kidney insufficiency. Taken Methamazole. Elevated liver enzymes after PTU. Any ideas? I am a 58 year old female with thyroid disease and recently diagnosed kidney insufficiency. I did a six-month course of methamazole which treated the hyperthyroidism however my GFR dropped to 44 while on the...
Hi, the drugs you are using are showing hepatotoxicity, and renal toxicity, as you are recovering after stopping the drugs, after consulting the nephrologist you better stop the drugs, or change to some other alternative for hyperthyroidism. Thank you.
What causes a lump in the armpit region? Hi i have a lump, proberly +-8cm from my armpit, i always check myself for things that should not be there and last night i found this lump under my skin. above my ribs. it moves but not around just slides from under my finger when i apply presure. what can this be.
hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. management (medical and...
Can accidental ingestion of beer harm a child? My wife and I were at a friends house this evening, and to make a long story short, their toddler (like a year and a half old or so) picked up a bottle of beer when they werent looking at tried to take a drink. I think more got on him than in him, but it's been bugging m...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Alcohol is very dangerous for small kids, as it lower blood sugar, can cause loss of conciousness and convulsions, you need to rush to emergency if there is slightest doubt of ingestion.take careHope this answers your question. If you have additional que...
Is leg stiffness post an injury a concern? My husband slipped and fell hard on a wood floor landing on his but. He can walk slowly but that leg is stiff. He is using a walker to get around. No bruises at all. He is 87 years old in fairly good health. He is a computer geek and does not exercise. Can he have fractured a...
Hello, At his age chances of fracture are high due to osteoporosis and even minor injury may lead to fracture. I would like to advise X-ray of pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and frog leg views to rule out fracture. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile Advise strict bed rest and tab Ultr...
What causes black colored lips at birth? Hi, Dr. We have a preterm newborn more than 3 wks old in NICU with black colored lips since birth.The parents are more concerned about this,and none of them have such a color.I want to know why it happens?Is it related to any diseases because the baby is having generalised depe...
HiThanks for writing to us. Blackish discolouration could be indicator for congenital heart disease or blood disorders like hemoglobin disorders.It is better to get him fully evaluated. Discuss in detail about these with the treating doctor. Regards Dr Arun
Thyroid problem, depression, frequent mood swings. Undergoing psychiatric treatment. Treatment measures? MY WIFE IS HAVING THYROID BUT AND FROM LAST YEAR SHE ADDED DEPRESSION WITH IT. HER PROBLEMS IS SHE CHANGING HER MOODS FREQUENTLY. I.E. SOMETIMES SHE IS TELLING PLEASE PURCHASE FOR A LAND AND SOMETIMES SHE REITERATE...
Hi there, Thanks for writing in. First thing to do is check if her thyroid problem is under control. Thyroid disorders sometimes present with depression. Once the thyroid disorder is treated, the depression might get cured. Another thing you can do is tell her to do regular exercise 5 days a week, as exercise releases ...
Q. Are stomach spasms and indigestion symptoms of IBS? Hello doctor,I am 16 years old with 5'7" height and weigh around 133 pounds. About two weeks ago, I was sitting in class, and I started having these excruciating stomach spasms. It was not an out of the blue thing because I had been having issues concerning my abd...
Hello. The IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) has a familial association, and it usually causes pain in the left side of the abdomen and sometimes in the epigastrium with dyspeptic symptoms. The diagnosis of IBS does not doubt in your case. The blood glucose of 111 is average. We need blood pH, not the CO2 for this conclu...
What are the symptoms to look for post head injury? My 2 year old grandson was running last night and hit the right of his head above the on the corner of my dresser...immediately a nickle/quarter size bump can up. He cried a bit and continued to play, I waited 2 hours before allowing him to sleep, he had a good night...
Hello. I just read through your question.Aftwr a hit to the head, a child may sleep as much or as little as he wants. The only sign to watch for is vomiting. If any vomiting occurs within the first 24 hours of The injury, you must consult with you doctor. If not, any activity he chooses is ok.
Mind goes blank after being angry / argumentative and stressed out and unable to remember the cause. What could be the cause for this? Hello, I am a male of 21 years of age. Often, I get over-angry, and most of the time, because I am so angry and stressed out, my mind will suddenly go blank, and I will not be able to ...
HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your worry, nothing is wrong with you it is all bout your short temper nature and nothing else, if the person is having short temper nature then there are several reasons behind this and the most common is stress, this comes because of emotional, social, economical, and other d...
Q. Why has the automatic blinking stopped in my child? Hello doctor, My son is 16 years old. He is myopic with the approximate power in left eye being -5.5 spherical and cylindrical - 0.5, right eye being -6 spherical and cylindrical - 0.75. Since the last few days (4 to 5 days) he is facing a problem in his eyes. He ...
Hi. First of all, we have to take care of itching and watering, and for that, you have to start Moxifloxacin eye drop four times a day for five days and Refresh Liquigel eye drop (Carboxymethylcellulose sodium) six to eight times a day. It can be continued for a long time as it has no side effects. Now coming to the bl...
Suggest treatment to cure swollen lymph node My daughter has had a swollen lymph node or gland for about 2 months under the jaw near her ear. (could have been longer this is when i noticed it)Our family doctor told us to give it 3 more weeks. It is still there it is about 1 to 1 1/2 . She now has another one formin...
HiShe should get an FNAC ( Fine Needle aspiration Cytology ) of the enlarged lymph node. It may due to infection. But, it has to be confirmed by FNAC. If you come back after FNAC report, I will clarify further. Wish her good health. Regards
Experiencing shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing hi I have been having shortness of breathe , feeling something in my esophagus when I swallow, its difficult to take deep breathes, I did have a spot of chest pain but that s gone now.. I did inhale some nasty chemicals.. but this has been goin on for about ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Since you are an active smoker, we should definitely rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) for all your symptoms. Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this, in turn, causes breathing difficulty, chest pain, coughing etcet...
What is the treatment for pain in hip after bend in position? sir i m a engineering student ....in last semester i have to give 3 /4 hr time for making drawing in bendind position .now there is pain setup in back hip so i feel light pain when i sit..what i have to do?i m also want do some gym work but im not able to d...
hi as you told you are engineering student and make dig so while making this don't stress yourself take some rest after each dig and change your position that will help you and the other important things is your posture may be not correct if not then correct it and do some strengthening exercises and stretching that wi...
Q. Do I have bladder sphincter dyssynergia? Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old male, and I have a lot of problems during urination, from 20 days. The quantity of urine is very less, I feel that my bladder is not empty, and I have to pee frequently. I consulted a doctor, and he asked me to do a urine culture, KUB scan, a...
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What causes swelling and pain in gums after a root canal treatment? Hello Dr.Andrew, I received a root canal today on my lower right side tooth. I am in extreme pain and very swollen. Is this normal? I am taking pain pills and ibuprofen and they only seem to reduce minimal pain for only two hours. I am also taking an ...
Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.pain post root canal treatment is normal.but extreme pain is not expected.It requires revisit to your dentist.There could be one or more unexplored canal,this could be one of the causes.Please continue with your antibiotics but at the same time visit your dentist for an...
Suggest treatment for anxiety disorder and breathing trouble Ive been a janitor for 5 years and I have always had a reaction to bleach. 3 days ago I came home from work and had trouble breathing. I also have bad anxiety which made it harder to breath. I calmed down and went to bed. The next day i felt a little better ...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think your breathing difficulty is more of physical nature. When you feel breathing difficulty due to allergens like bleach or sunlight, you get anxious. Then anxiety adversely effect your breathing and you get more anxious. ...
Suggest treatment for high triglycerides I live in Trinidad, W.I. In March 2003 I had two heart attacks. I had two stents implanted.I gave up smoking at that time. My Tryglycerides has always been quite high around (470). I have been on Crestor, Lipitor (40mg), Aspirin one per day, HBP tablets, Jameson (Niacin), James...
First of all kindly council your dietician and physodiscuss with your doctor about familial hypertriglyceridemide and do checkand advice to add fenofibiratecheck TSH24 hours urine albumin:cretinine levelIf any severe pain abdomen than consider ctscan abdomen to rule out pancertic pathology
Q. What is the reason for increase in resting heart rate? Hi doctor, I am 25 years old. My resting heart rate is above 100. What is the reason?
Hi. I have worked through your query and understand your health issues. I assure you not worry as you have consulted the appropriate expert physician who will take care of all of your medical concerns. The reasons for tachycardia are as follows. If you have any other symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, weakne...
Operation for PCOD,follicule study. How can follicule size be increased? Hi am AAAAAAA 29yrs old planning for baby I had a pcod problem got operated recently in august Now am undergoing follicule study but the follicule size is not Increasing , can u please tell me wht is my problem, how can my follicule size be incre...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you are a diagnosed case of PCOD, it is usually associated with hormonal disturbances which decreases the growth of healthy follicles. You need to have a detailed hormonal evaluation to detect the cause. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regard...
Is taking Norvasc safe while on Losartan for high BP? I am being treated for high blood pressure I am currently on losartan . I was taking 50 mg a day last week she up to 100mg and now wants to add Norvasc to the mix . I have been reading about calcium channel blocker s and Side effects give me to death I know my bloo...
Hello,High blood pressure is the most dangerous thing so it needs to be controlled. Combining two will not create much problem and it's done very commonly in medical practice. So I think if your pressure is high then you should have norvasc as well.Hope this helps you.
What is the sensitivity and swelling in gum after a tooth extraction? I had a bottom molar removed and was told I had a dry socket. The tooth adjacent to the extraction is very sensitive and sore and the gum is swollen. When I push on it with my tongue I feel pain. Is this from the dry socket? Plus the dentist told me...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The sensitivity could be because of the exposure of the root surface of the next tooth while removing the wisdom tooth secondary to the bone cutting. Nothing to be panic, it will subside gradually. You can use desensitisers like sensoform tooth paste for 15 days ins...
No periods since getting off depo, trying to conceive. Hpt negative. What should be done? hello im doreen ive been off birth control (depo shot) for a very long time now i got it march19 2012 i never went back on jun19 2012 to get it again me and my boyfriend are trying to have a baby now but its hard im not getting m...
Hello Thanks for your query. Return to ovulation and fertility is likely to be delayed after stopping Depo-Provera . It is expected that 68% of women who do become pregnant may conceive within 12 months, 83% may conceive within 15 months, and 93% may conceive within 18 months from the last injection. The median time to...
Suggest treatment for cough and cold in a child My son is 14 months old. Suffering from cold, cough related problem. My Doctor gave him kidpred syrup ( 4ml thrice daily for 3/4 days) ) along with cetirizine syrup (2.5 ml od) and ambrodril -s syrup(5ml thrice daily). Is it ok for mu child? Use Kidpred is safe?
Hi... I personally do not recommend Kidpred (Omnacortil) just for cough and cold as this is a steroid. Kidpred is indicated only if the kid is severely breathless and is in sever wheeze. Otherwise - Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose b...
What causes upper back pain? i have a sharp stabbing pain in my back upper right arm. Certain movements make it occur. Like wiping my butt! or picking up something. No pain in lower part of arm or front. At first my skin was hurting all the time to touch. Thats how it started
Hello, Thanks for your query.After going through your query I think you are having muscle generalized pain in upper right back. In my opinion these pains are likely to be due to vitamins and trace element deficiency specially that of vitamin D. Second important cause of this can be hypothyroidism. I will suggest you ...
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given? Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it...
Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cycl...
Q. What can be done for gum pain related to wisdom tooth? Hello doctor, The gums where my wisdom tooth is present is in pain.
Hi. What is your age? Wisdom tooth gets erupted in ages between 19 to 30. They put eruption pressure after every three weeks or so. If its position is not vertical or they are tilted or are impacted in bone, they start causing severe pain. For it the first line of treatment is taking medications. This will subside erup...
Suggest treatment for chest heaviness I am a 44 years old woman.There is heaviness in my chest specially when I lie down. Recently I got my complete blood count done ,my haemoglobin was 6.2g.I was put on iron tablets which increased it to 9.6g. But the heaviness still persists. What could be the reason? I am also taki...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are approaching menopause age (44 years), you are at risk of heart diseases due to hormonal changes.And this can lead to heart diseases related chest Heaviness. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).If all these a...
What causes itching and pain in the gums? I have had itchy painful gum/tooth pain for over a month now. The pain now goes up to my right ear and temple. It's all located on the right side and not just one tooth can be pinpointed. I don't have the money for a dentist just yet and I've taken ibuprofen and sinus meds. An...
Hello...The case presents like periodontitis... Please check whether there is bleeding during brushing or if there is any swelling of gums in the area or if there is pus on pressing over the gum in the area mentioned or any generalized teeth pain in that area.If that is the casePlease do following1. Brush twice daily ...
What is the side effect of Tranlok 500? hi, last time when i got the menses it was there for more than 2 weeks. and also i got some clots in the bleeding. it was a heavy bleeding this time. dr suggest me to take Tranklok 500. when i checked in the net it says it is used by the woman who jus had an abortion. Im not mar...
Hi,Tranklok-500 (tranexamic acid) is commonly prescribed to stop or reduce bleeding associated with menstrual disorders. It's generally well tolerated however, its common side effects include headache, diarrhea, muscle or joint pains, weakness and allergic reactions. Take it as prescribed.Take care. Hope I have answere...
Is risk involved in systolic and diastolic difference of 20 points 60 yr old woman, dying of pancreatic cancer. Given 1/2 normal dose anabolic steroid to help reduce abdominal and leg/foot edema. Within 12 hours, heart rate up, difficulty breathing, BP low, and was told that IF the distance between systolic and diast...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right about rise in blood pressure after steroid injection. But it is not true for all patients. The woman in question might be having heart failure. Heart failure can cause breathlessness, low systolic pressure (hypotension) and...
Will autistic tendencies and seizure disorder reduce life expectancy? my son is 18 and has an iq of 45, he was born without the left hand side of his brain, and has a seizure disorder, what am i likely to expect for his future, he also has autistic tendencies and i was wondering whether any of this will or could redus...
Hello, Sorry to hear about your son. Well, to answer your query, I would like to tell that expectancy of life cannot be predicted because we do not have much detailed version of history. Also, no one can say what will happen when science has its limitations which you might be aware by now. As your son is autistic and h...
What is the pale yellow coloured lump on my arm? Hi, i noticed a lump on my arm a week also ago, as i ran my finger over it. (I havent banged it though) It felt like a bruise(tender)but wasnt showing colours of a bruise. Now a week and a half later, it is bruised with a pale yellow lump in the middle. Is this normal?
Hi, The lump you are referring is a bruising, most probably due to any trauma you had without noticing. The pale yellow color in the middle is indicating that it is under healing process. You can apply heparin cream to get it cleared. If more bruising will appear, other blood tests should be carried out to exclude bloo...
What causes pain and swelling o jaws? hi, I fill my teeth in MAy of this year, subsequently the jaw become swolen and painful. after inspection i realised that there was a boil at the root of the teeth. the dentist said it was an absess and the filled tooth should be removed. the basess is not painful. should i ...
thanks for your query, if the tooth is root canal treated check whether it is properly done and check the amount of bone surrounding the tooth if it is nt sufficient then go for extraction of the tooth...nothing to worry..its a simple procedure..i hope my answer will help you..take care..
What medicine to take for stomach and testicle pain ? my husband is 30yrs old and he has been complaining with is arms and legs feeling like they are being frogged over and over he cant slept hardly ever it has been going on for alomst 3 weeks he also had been saying his testicles and stomach has been hurting really b...
Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic. The symptoms you mentioned are not clear enough to give a specific advise.We would like more details from you. Lets assume with these symptoms put together , if he had any trauma to back he might be having disc problem.If he has any swelling over his lower abdomen which increase on cough ...
Can hair removal cream cause allergy? I had unprotected sex a year ago in july 2010. 4-6 months back , I used a hair removal cream on my pubic region and had allergic reaction. Little red scabies like spots developed on my pubic region and shaft of my penis. Is this dermatological disease or STI?
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThere are different sexual transmitted infections.The most common are trichomonas, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis,herpes, hepatitis B.Herpes may present with a painful rash that starts as redness to the area which evolves to small water filled lesions that are also painful. If ...
Sharp burning pain in stomach during pregnancy. Reason for pain? Hi I have just been getting a really sharp burning pain in my right side of stomach , it woke me up from a nap all of a sudden. It only lasted a few minutes then calmed down I am 33 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby and althought the pain hs eased off it w...
Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You are 33 weeks pregnant, had pain in the right side of the stomach, It comes suddenly and remain for few minutes. it is your 2 nd pregnancy, and the first was C section. You had all sorts of pains,but this is different. After 32 weeks of pregnancy...
Is Prednisone effective in managing allergies? If I might be allergic to a med I'm taking, the doctor puts me on Prednisone for multiple days but doesn't know what med I'm allergic too. On 9 meds at the same time. He has me continuing my meds. So I guess I'm safe taking the meds and Prednisone is protecting me ?
Hello,Yes, it is safe to take Prednisone as allergic treatment. What are the medications you are taking and for how long?My opinion is, it is really important for you to know to which drug to allergic and maintain proper note of it. I guess, I have solved your doubt if you still have any queries don’t hesitate to conta...
How to get rid of Metoprolol mediated side effects? I just started taking a drug called Metoprolol for irregular heart beat (premature supraventirbular beats). 50 m/day. have been having several things happening that I think are effects of med. . 1) insomnia; 2) green-looking stools, 3) pains in my legs. Are these nor...
Hello,Metoprolol may cause in rare cases leg pains and light color stools. Insomnia is not a well-recognized side effect of Metoprolol. Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment for the light color stools. For the leg pains, you may use paracetamol and ibuprofen and as for insomnia, you may try to use the medicatio...
I am suffering from dry red inflamed skin. Taking Hydrc and i dont have any allergy to my makeup hi there i have suffered from dry red inflamed skin under my eyes for about a month. I used hydrocortesoine cream and coconut oil 24/7 lastweek, and within 2 days the dry skin flaked off and skin was normal again. 2 days a...
hi you have dry and sensitive skin over that area . you have contact dermatitis. it is possible that the make make up can cause you this problem,because make up remain the same but your skin never rremain sme over period of time. every time you develop it ,it take longer time to treat. dont wipe out that scab,they will...
Limping due to anemia. No improvement with acupuncture. Weak, immobile after WBC cell transfusion. Treatment for speedy recovery? My dad has been hit with what looked like Iron-deficient anemia (likely from drinking too much Red Bull since 2012). He s been limping since July 2013 and sought 4 doctors to help treat it....
HIThank for asking to HCMI really sorry for your father's health, Limping due to anemia is not likely you may be misunderstood or misguided, for limping purpose giving vitamin supplements and practicing acupuncture will never relive the problem, here the underlying cause of limping has to be found out, orthopedic and n...
Can gallbladder problem cause abdominal pain and greenish stools? I am having right upper quadrant pain on and off. The pain feels almost under my rib where it meets the sternum and at times it radiates to my upper back near my scapula. Whenever I have this pain my stool is green. Could I have a problem with my gallbl...
HelloRight sided abdominal pain may be due to many reasons like liver,gall bladder pathology,renal pathology etc.It is also important to exclude cardiac and musculoskeletal causes of pain.You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,ur...
Reason for getting rash often? I have a rash on my neck that comes and goes every week or so. It is about the size of a tennis ball near my thyroid on my left side. It burns and itches a little. It looks like a burn and is so red it has a purple tint. My diet has not changed. I am a healthy 36 year old female on no me...
Hello, I have gone through your query and it could be an allergic reaction to the sun or any food item. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily along with the frequent and regular application of sunscreen lotion on the entire neck. Hope I have answered your q...
Suggest treatment for fever and wheezing in a child my son is 6 weeks old, diagnosed with rsv yesterday. fever will not break. up to 101 one hour after tylenol. i took him to er last night for fever and wheezing but sent me home since his o2 was normal. how long will this high fever last? Also, should i administer the...
Hello,-Take steam inhalation twice a day.-Anti-allergic syrup five drops twice a day.-Panadol dropper four hourly until fever coming to nebulize with Ipneb and normal saline if the child is not taking feed then to give normal saline drops in the nose twice a day then give Fred.Hope I have answered your query. Let me kn...
Q. Dust and perfume make me cough. How can I get better? Hello doctor,Since many years, I am facing a sinusitis problem. When I catch the flu, it gets worse. This time, I caught the flu twice this month. The sinustis got worse and I visited a doctor who prescribed me with a course of Fexet, Klaricid, and Ventek. He sa...
Hello. Sinusitis will not get relieved by Montelukast tablet alone. We will need to evaluate you. Sinusitis can be due to various factors such as genetics, anatomy, allergy, pollution and much more. When there is chronic sinusitis, we investigate to find the cause and initiate appropriate treatment. For that, we requir...
Q. I am always bleeding while having sex. Why? Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I got married 1 month back. I am bleeding after each sex. It happened around four to five times. Also, I get some pain and this is ignorable. Previously, I suffered with period problem, facial hair and PCOS. Please help.
Hi. As you rightly said, it is due to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). You need to undergo a gynecological checkup, especially a speculum examination to rule out any abnormalities of the cervix and vagina because of bleeding during sex. If you are not planning for baby, you can be on Krimson oral contraceptive pills...
What causes back and chest pain with breathlessness and sweating? About a week ago I got pain in back and chest like someone was sitting on me on squeezing me.. It lasted quite a while and reoccurred about 48hrs apart. I was short of breath and became hot and sweated during attacks. I had heart checked and ultrasound ...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since heart diseases have been ruled out, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its sol...
What is the treatment for pain in the shoulder? Hello, I have had pain in my shoulder and shoulder bone for about a month now. Although I don t know exactly what I did I do know that I was trying a new DVD workout that was too fast for me. The pain in my shoulder occurred a couple days after that. It has gotten better...
Cannot say without directly examining and ....there is the difference between external and internal, joint versus bone versus muscle that people can decide for themselves. In particular, sore surface muscles respond to rest, heat, and aspirin, while the attachement area of the arm to the shoulder (rotator cuff) is much...
Q. I wake up after sleeping with high heart rate and breathing problems. Is it normal? Hello doctor, I nearly wake up every night two to three hours after I go to bed. Symptoms are high heart rate (150 to 170) and breathing problems. My heart has been diagnosed and today I got an X-ray of my lung. What I think is stra...
Hi. I have viewed your X-ray images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). X-ray chest PA view and X-ray chest lateral view. The lung markings are mildly prominent and it can be a normal finding in many individuals and some people with hyperactive airways due to mild flu or if they are smokers. There is a sm...
What are the chances of pregnancy without ejaculation? I recently had sex with my girlfriend, we first had sex with a condom, after ejaculating i went to the bathroom and threw away the condom, I then returned to bed and about 5min later we began to have sex, we started out without a condom and when i took out my peni...
Hi,There are all chances of having pregnancy due to sex you had in that fashion.If this type of sex play you had during non fertile period I.e. roughly first and last week of period then there are less risk of having pregnancy.Ok and take care.
What causes chest pain and cramps in the legs and foot while on Atorvastatin? Have been taking Atorovastin 40 mgs approx 2 yrs upped from 20 by pop! Cardiologist felt I had a lower risk of stroke heart attack on my calcium ct scan based on a good score! He suggested a reduction in dosage back To 20 mgs but I had moved...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that your symptoms could be related to Atorvastatin adverse effects. For this reason, I recommend checking your blood lipid profile, CPK plasma levels and liver function tests. You may need to reduce the dose ...
What do swelling and fungal skin infection on the legs indicate? My dog has had recent ear infections that pathology showed proteus miiibus while I’ve been struggling with I think a fungus on Lower legs and swelling. It’s everywhere. Also strangely since the syndrome I feel ther is always people following me or creati...
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.Some advices that I can give to you are:     -keep the affected area clean and dry-apply topical antifungal medications-take oral prescribed antifungal medicationsConsult your doctor about this treatment.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other que...
Suggest treatment for chronic cough with sputum Hi doctor, I'm an Asian female of 25 years of age. I've been having a chronic cough with sputum for 2 months. I was given expectorants, mucosolvan and robitussin. non of them helped. I noticed that my cough usually comes in the morning or at night. I have a slight chest ...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks) with expectoration. And it is not improving with routine cough medicines.. So we should definitely rule out lung infection like tuberculosis, pneumonia and bronchitis in your case beca...
Suggest treatment for hepatitis-C and liver cirrhosis I am Nalini Tripathi fron New Delhi, with 5.2 ft height and weighing 65.4 kg. I have been on Haemodialysis since 1st July, 2008. I am suffering from Hepatitis C, genotype 1a since November, 2009.. For six months, I was put on Pegasys nterferon injections of 180 mg,...
Hi thanks for contacting HCM.Yes according to history you are having cirrhosis of liver with portal hypertension...You can start beta blocker drug for reducing portal pressure...In cirrhosis liver can't produce albumin.so edema is present...Take low salt diet .If needed diuretic is helpful....If still portal hypertensi...
Is the primary complex disease curable? hi doctor.my daughter having primary complex .age is 4 yrs and 3mnths.the doctor said that she is having primary complex and pricribed with medicine rifampicin ,ketotifin, at the age of 2 yrs duration 1year.after that also she is not gaining weight as normal child.although she i...
Hi dear,Nothing to worry.If taking medicines as per correct schedule, most of the cases will be cured.Just stick on to doctors advise and give a healthy diet rich in ftuits, veges and pulses.Take care.Thank you.
What does gray phlegm while coughing indicate? , may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I've been having a soar throat where it feels like I have a peice of bone stuck on the one side of my throat. I cough,and when I cough I have a grayish green phlegm. I also notice that during t...
HelloAs you explain the history you should be examined by an ENT specialist for evaluating the throat and the larynx better with a laryngoscope.ReagrdsDr.Jolanda
Q. Will positive anti-ds DNA help in diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis? Hello doctor, I tested negative for ANA but positive for anti-dsDNA. My GP diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis when I have many symptoms of lupus just not the rash. My sister also has lupus and did not test positive for ANA. She has seronegat...
Hi. You are right. Anti-dsDNA antibodies are specific for SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), especially if the titers are high. Ankylosing spondylitis does not give you any kind of antibodies. Anti-smith antibodies are the most highly specific antibodies for lupus, but only a small percentage of people with lupus have...
What does right side body pain while having TB indicate? my wife has got tb...mostly affecting the lungs....she has been taking treatment for 2 months now...for the last month or so she has been experiencing pain on the right side of the body...right head, cheeks, feet, arms etc...what does this indicate...please guid...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your wife's situation and problem. Vitamin b12 and vitamin b 6 (pyridoxine) deficiency can cause similar symptoms. And isoniazid (one of the anti tubercular drug) can cause vitamin b12 and pyridoxine deficiency. So better to get done serum vitamin b12 and ...
What causes pain in jaws and red dots while consuming dapoxetine? i had sex with a married lady. before i used dapoxetine 60mg. two days later i was so tired and later my jaws became painful later i felt mild headach it last for more than twenty five days. during these days i found some red dots on my body it still ap...
Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to do the STD...
What is the small but painful lump behind the ear of a child? my seven year old daughter has just shown me a lump behind her left ear that is the size of a five cent peice and about 5 to 10 mm high, it isnt overly painful and is not a different colour from the surrounding area. i will get her to a doctor in the mornin...
Hi dear ,The symptoms you mention can occur due to two things .First it can be sebaceous Cysts . This type of cyst develops around the sebaceous gland, which is responsible for producing oil that lubricates your skin and hair.Secondly it can be acne Vulgaris . Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair folli...
Should I take Spectral mcd 60ml for Alopecia? I am 38 years old. I am suffering from alopecia. I have lost hair at the middle of my head. My hair is not as thick as it had been. I am having the medicine named 1000 mcg Biotin+ and Xengorow 5% 2 times a day. Should I take spectral mcd 60ml now? Please advise.
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.as per your history, you have androgenetic alopecia.my treatment advise would be:1. continue taking 1000 mcg biotin and xenogrow lotion.2. you need to have patience , as it takes atleast 6 months to show results.3. you can also take capsule zevit along with biotin.4. spectral ...
Intense pain, foul smell in mouth, excruciating ear pain since molar extraction. What could be causing this? Just wondering about a dry socket. I had an upper molar tooth extracted six days ago. On the second day I woke up in really bad pain. Went back to dentist he said it was all ok just to keep rinsing. I had the w...
Hello Welcome to HCM Dry socket occurs when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction has been dislodged or has dissolved before the wound has healed. Exposure of the underlying bone and nerves results in severe pain.Its chief cause are:- -smoke -have poor oral hygiene -have wisdom teeth pulled -have greater t...
Can anesthesia lead to coughing up phlem with blood? Had anesthesia two days ago for removal of kidney stones. I do smoke. Since surgery I have been coughing up phlem with blood. Could that be from the irritation from anesthesia. I know smoking contributes but never had blood before surgery. What do you think.
Hi,Although it is rare but hemoptysis can occur following anesthesia. As a result of anesthetic induced negative pulmonary pressure blood vessels in the lung undergo damage resulting in coughing of blood following general anesthesia. There is nothing to worry, it is generally a benign condition and results in full reco...
What causes stomach pain radiating from rib cage to back? Can you tell me I may possibly have symptoms of gallstones? I had pain in the pit of my stomach 7 days, pain radiating around the rib cage towards the back on the right. No nausea, no vomiting, no loss of appetite. If I drink something the pain sharpens. If I l...
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Suggest treatment for knee cap injury I fell on the corner on a cement block hitting my knee cap. It has a visible lump, bruising where is was hit and then around the edge of the knee cap. It is warm and painful to the touch. There is also pain the radiates down the outside of my leg into my ankle area. There is stiff...
Hello, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Most probably it is a contusion and fracture is unlikely. If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an X-ray. Hope I have ...
What does CT scan report mild anterior positioning of L5 on S1 indicate? Hello, I am a 42 year old with history of L5-S1 PSFI almost a year ago. Symptoms are still present. Back pain as well as left hip bursitis and pain shooting to my left knee and sometimes down to the shin area. I saw my surgeon who is concerned...
Dear patient First of all why L5 s1 fusion was done? Was it for displacement of L5 on s1 ( listhesis)? Considering your present symptoms possibility of disc prolapse with nerve root compression is more likely. Your CT scan report is showing disc prolapse at L2L3 level. Displacement of L5 on s1 is known as s...
What causes blisters on the hands and legs of a 2 year old? Hi My 2 year old grandson has some small blister like spots on his hands, legs, upper ear lobes and back. He had a slight temperature this morning at 37.4 but that is back to normal now. He is also slightly off his food and not too happy. Have you any suggest...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin and eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.But by what you quote this seems like a hand foot mouth disease to me. The kid might require ...
What causes vomiting and diarrhea in 16 month old? My 16 month old boy started vomiting and diarrhea on Saturday. Vomiting stopped on Sunday, but diarrhea has not. It is mucusy and foul smelling. He does not have a fever now, but did at the beginning. Today, he is getting red spots around his belly button and they are...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need t...
Suggest treatment for COPD I was told I had copd about 4 years ago, I am female, 52 and never smoked. I am finding it is now really impacting on my very busy life, I am this evening finding it hard to breath, my chest hurts to cougth, I bring up stuff that is really not good. I have never Been told about anything that...
hellowelcome to hcmwell,if i were your treating doctor then first and foremost i would have advised you to get done certain tests so as to evaluate the extent of disease and the present status as it will greatly help to choose the drugs best suitable for you ..tests done to evaluate COPD includes --(1) COMPLETE HEMOGRA...
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...
What causes sharp abdominal pain? Hi, I have been having sharp abdomen pains sometimes 6 or 7 times a day for the last week. This can be at night but usually during the day and they only last for seconds. I'm also going to bathroom but not as often and having trouble with bowel movement. I seem to be urinating mo...
HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.The sharp abdominal pain which come and go can be due to renal colic (kidney stones) which gives a secondary gastrointestinal upset also due to nerve irritation.In such case a urine routine examination and an ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis will rule out the con...
Suggest treatment for hip pain I am having severe pain in my hip. It started 3 days ago all of a sudden. It gets worse as the day goes on and when I stand up. Some movement causes a sharp pain so bad I scream out! At times I have to use furniture as a crutch. What is it and why did it come on so suddenly?
Hello,Most probably it is due to spine related problem or sciatica. As a first line management drugs like gabapentin can be taken. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan can be taken for further assessment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you furth...
What causes sciatica in an elderly woman long after multiple disc surgeries My 81year old mother is experiencing numbness, and a cramping feeling in her L hip tolwer leg area. Her hx Diabetes, Obesity, Multiple disc surgeries in 1970 s. Most recent disc surgery 2013, resulting in permanent walker/wheelchair. Recent sy...
Hi, This is due to compression of nerves by prolapsed disc. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get an MRI scan done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr...
CT scan showed small left midpole renal cortical cyst, advised monitoring it regularly. Is there any way to prevent it getting larger? according from the result of my ct scan , they found out that i have a small left midpole renal cortical cyst . I went to my doctor and he said that there is nothing to do with it. all...
Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM ! It is not worrisome. There is no cure for it. Most are benign cysts (fluid filled cavities) and are harmless. Ocassional one may grow and harbour cancerous growth. Hence monitoring for increasing size is needed. Uncommonly it may get infected. So y...
What causes large labia to a 9 year old? Hi, My 9 year old daughter (just 9) has a very large Labia- she is quiet petite for her age. Is that normal? The nurse today said it isn't! She's going to see a female doctor next week. What could it be caused through and what might the next steps be? Thank you
Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Big sized labia is not a problem,but any other developmental defects associated with it should be ruled out as early as possible.Better consult gynoecologist.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V....
Q. Is Electrophysiological study necessary for heartbeat irregularities? Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male, and I have a heart condition from when I was three years old. My heartbeats get very fast all of a sudden. What is the name of my heart problem? The ECG report was not normal. I am taking ayurvedic medicines...
Hello. Your heart condition is a cardiac arrhythmia, which is called PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia), in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. The blood pressure falls during these episodes, and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, and sometimes syncope. ln order to abort such...
Are the symptoms heaviness in chest and cold are due to allergy or due to hitting my head? I am 45 year old woman. Hit head on Saturday night, now feeling heaviness in chest when breathing, and hard to focus when reading. Otherwise fine. Not sure if I an coming down with a cold, is it my allergies or does it have some...
hi welcome to hcmas you said you had a accident on saturday and now have heaviness in chest and hard ti focus on reading , i would suggest you to visit your physician if your chest tightness is not associated with cough ,wheeze
Q. Would Besivance clear my eye infection? Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. Recently, in a strip club. I fingered a dancer. I do not remember if I touched my eyes after that or not. About a week later, my eyes became red and watery. I went to an ophthalmologist and was prescribed a course of Besivance (Besifloxacin...
Hello. We cannot rule out chlamydia conjunctivitis. It usually happens from secretions of genitalia as in your case. We usually prescribe fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Besivance is also fluoroquinolone. This should help you. Ideally, we take a conjunctival swab and culture it to confirm the diagnosis. For more informatio...
Can asthma cause stomach bloating and inflammation? Hi My daughter is 13 months old. At 3 weeks she was diagnosed with GORD. She has been on losec since 6 weeks. She has always had bloating of the stomach this started when she was about 3 weeks of age. She has never slept properly. We put her on an asthma prevente...
HI, thanks for using healthcare magicGERD is one of the triggers for asthma, uncontrolled GERD can cause worsening of asthma symptoms.This is the connection between the two. Asthma does not usually worsen gerd, just the other way around.I hope this helps
Suggest treatment for anxiety and panic disorder Hi my partner has been diagnosed with panic disorder but doesn t feel anxious or panicky?? His heart rate goes up to 140/150bpm he gets chest pain finds it hard to breathe and his right arm goes numb!! Do you have any idea what this could be? He s waiting to see a cardi...
Hi.I understand your concern.Anxiety and panic attacks has both biological and psychological origin.Biological therapy like medicines and psychological councelling like behaviour thaerapy can help.In medicines SSRI like sertraline / peroxetine can help to reduce anxiety.Besides these detail psychological evaluation is ...
Can i have a blood test right now and get a blood pressure cuff squeezing? Sarah Robinson has no blood pressure can I have a blood test right now in the Wolfson children hospital bed and get a blood pressure cuff squeezing balloon squeezing all day long lintel I love Klaus makes me a hybrid Sarah and Klaus loves toget...
Invalid question , if there is no blood pressure your are not a live .please clarify the questions so we can help.
How can hepatitis A be cured? I've a liver condition that wouldn't go. I was diagnosed with Hypertitis 'A' in 2006 and placed on Essential Forte capsules as well reduction in alcholic beverages. But I have relapses too often; so am wondering if truly its 'A' type and not another type, since many friends who went down ...
Hi there,Hepatitis is a self limiting infection that resolve over some time. It usually will resolve on it's own. It is possible you have hepatitis B or C, and these will not go away without adequate antiviral treatment. There is no special treatment needed for hepatitis A. If you think you have hepatitis B or C, I'd...
Suggest treatment for toilet phobia I'm 23, and suffer with what I think is toilet phobia, I get worried about not being able to use the toilet when I'm out, this is ruining my quality of life because I'm stuck in the house trying to stay out of the situation of goin out and being in this situation
HIThanks for using healthcare magicIn case, you specific phobia, you need both antidepressant as well as psychotherapy. You should consult your psychiatrist for management. With antidepressant like paroxetine, gradually, these symptoms would decrease and with psychotherapy like exposure therapy, you would able to contr...
What causes pain in the leg? Hoi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My son he is two years old for the past few days he is suffering from fever and cold but suddnly he is getting pain in his right leg he is getting pain suddnly for just five minnuts only .
Hi, This might be viral induced myositis. Please give Paracetamol and if not better Ibuprofen. Even if it's persisting, then approach medical care.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Q. Should every tooth get a post and core and a crown after root canal treatment? Hello doctor,Should every root canal treated tooth get post and core and a crown? What happens if it is not done? The tooth is upper 4 with a class-2 cavity and was restored by composite.
Hello. No, all teeth are not post and core treated. However, we recommend a crown for all such teeth as the teeth become fragile after a root canal treatment. Post and core is done if there is an extensive loss of crown of tooth due to decay or fracture. In your case post and core should be done or not, I can tell you ...
What does a lump near belly button indicate? Hi i have a lump by my belly button that comes and goes. I have recently had a swollen and enlarged lymph noid on my right inguinal groin with wedge shaped bruising. I was diagnosed with lymph noid infection and was put on antibiotics. Since then the lymph noid has decrease...
No! this one could not be a lymph node; this is kind of hernia!Hi! in such cases of lump near navel that comes and goes, I must examine the lump regarding its relation to coughs, sneezing, supine position and its reducibility...etc. And, headaches or the groin nodes are not related to it. There are few possibilities li...
What is the small protrusion through the anus with bad smell? While showering I noticed a hard object between my gluts. It looked semi transpearent, much like a single section of a fish sleleton, semi clear. It clearly came from inside me, when I squeezed it, it more or less popped, and it really stunk. Size, approxim...
dear patient.you have developed abcesses that is infection in your inside of anus. i advice you not to pop it otherwise it will get worsen.These have nothing to do with foods.Contact a general surgeon and undergo an anal examination.It is very much curable provided you complete the entire course of treatment.Meanwhile ...
Suggest remedy for painful lump in lower right side of stomach I have a pain in my lower right side of my stomach I have had it a few weeks also I can feel a small lump but not all the time and it s tender to touch when I can feel it , it is a little pain full sometimes today more than any day and when I hold my pee i...
hello,Thanks for the consult...Brief Explanation,Ultrasound Examination is necessary In my opinion it is due to Lipoma.Detailed Answer,1. I read your query and i am happy to help you. You mentioned that you have a small lump on the lower right site of the abdomen which you feel but not all the time2. This swelling is n...
Is conception possible with nil sperm count? Dear Madam, i am 36yrs old and my husband is 40yrs, we tried 2times testtube baby, but the result is negative. . My husband's count is nil. Is there any chances to get baby in this condition. My doubt is again i have to go for IVF or ICSI, I would like to take treatment...
Hello, As the sperm count is nil the chances of getting pregnant from your husband are negligible ,thus if you want to get pregnant the options you have are Intra uterine insemination with donor sperms or ICSI.
What causes red bump on tongue of a child? My five year old son has had a sore throat and fever, vomitting and small amounts of diarrhea for three days. White coating on throat and initial strep test came back negative. Now he has a raised red patch on his tongue the size of a quarter. Does anyone have any idea what i...
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of red bump on tongue which occurs when papillae become irritated and slightly swollen. It could be due to dehydration as well. They occur due to various reasons like stress , hormonal changes or acidic and spicy food. It gen...
What causes right-sided pain and numbness in the head after running? I ran into the side of a car that ran a stop sign 9/12/16. I went forward and back really fast the back of my head inside hurt really bad. I am still having the numb felling in my head and the right side feels like it is saggy and my right eye will f...
Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear may be you undergone coup and counter coup effect on your brain, those symptoms are Headache or pain the opposite side of the headBlurry vision, sensory deprivation, or dizzinessChanges in sleep patterns, either too little or too much, Mood or mental changes, numbness. But nothing ...
What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy? Hi,Im 30yrs old,and my period is very regular - every 27 - 28 days,usually takes 5 - 6 days.We are trying aprox.7 - 8 months,and this months i had aprox,4 days ( 10 - 11 days past ovulation ) before period light spotting. i ve got my period - on day 28,but period las...
Hallow Dear,The fact that you had profuse bleeding, may be only for two days, minimizes the possibility of pregnancy. Since you bled quite a lot in two days, the remaining days were with less amount of bleeding. Such a heavy bleeding could also be due to hormonal imbalance - Thyroid or reproductory. If you want to conf...
How to overcome the side effects of dry mouth and severe weight gain 30 pounds caused by medicines like Gabapentin? Hi doctor, 2 1and 1/2 years ago I got injured at work nera my neck and upper extremeties. After many, many trials of meds I had turned to Gabapentin, which had side effects of dry mouth and severe weight...
Hello, Well, lyrica and gabapentin are from almost same class. you should increase dose of furosemide to 40mg once a day and you should restrict fluid intake(water+tea+ juices +any other drinkable item) to almost to 750 to 1000ml per day in total. Meanwhile, you should investigate for other causes of edema feet, like ...
Suggest treatment for depression hi i am a 32 year old female. i am 126 pnds. and am 5ft 2 in. i recently was told that i may be suffering from depresion but i think it is more along the line of anxiety. i worry alot and cannot seem to focus on daily activity. i also believe that i am a hypercodiac because i seem ti ...
Hi, thanks for the query. Based on the symptoms you have described here; you are apparently suffering from depressive episode. Many a times, depressive illness masquerades under garb of anxiety, stress, too many vague body symptoms etc. & hence remains untreated; at present how is your mood, energy levels, enjoyment, s...
Q. I need a diet chart that includes high-fiber foods. Please help. Hello doctor,I am suffering from fissure, PCOD, and I need to include high-fiber in my diet. I am missing out on breakfasts. I need a diet chart for seven days a week which includes high-fiber food. I need at least 14 g of fiber each day.
Hello. You should include 200 g of salad in the morning and evening daily. That should contain cucumber, carrots, sprouts, etc. And in the afternoon you should eat 250 to 300 g of ripe Papaya, one hour before food. You can take oats and daliya for meals during any time of the day at least once. This is the simplest die...
What is the treatment for fever? Hi,I am feeling very tired and having a mild fever may be due to some exertion that I have done in last two days. I am in office right now and about to have D COld total. Shall I go with it or shall I have some other tablet.Please reply ASAP, I am not feeling too well to work.ThanksVin...
To know what it is exactly due to,i need to know whether,in addition to fever,you have cough/runny nose/throat pain/abdominal pain/nausea/vomiting/burning sensation on urination/increased frequency of urination.if it is fever with cough/throat pain you can take paracetamol,antihistaminic,and antibiotics like azithromyc...
Suggest diet for infant and treatment for green, foul smelling stool Hi Dr, My Daughter is just 3 months old and weight about 4.7 Kg Birth weight was 2.9 Kg. Deficiency of breast milk lead to formula feed and she is on Nan Pro but many time the demand is more and how much scoop we need t0 give her per day ? Her stools...
the child's weight is appropriate for her age. Green dark stools are a normal physiological phenomenon seen at this age in some infants.maintain good hygiene and wash all eqipments daily in boiling water.No medication need to be given at his point.the child doubles his birth weight at 5 months.
Pulled out a loose tooth, gums seem hanging. Roots still inside? My daughter (age 6) pulled a very loose top front tooth out this evening. The tooth came out easily, but there is a dangling piece of her gums left hanging in its place. The tooth itself is hollow, it looks as if the hanging bit of gums came from inside ...
Hi, Thanks for aksing the query, There is nothing serious about this, there is exfoliation of primary tooth and erruption of permanent tooth due to which there can be a piece of loose gum hanging. As the permanent tooth is not fully errupted, it will disappear when the tooth will fully errupt. The age of your child is ...
How to treat bronchitis? hi. I keep getting bronchitis every few months. Some details about myself: I Stay in Bangalore and do not smoke or drink. When I had met my doctor he recommended a course of antibiotics alongwith paracetamol and anti allergy.what is the cause for this.
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Bronchitis is not always due to infection. It can also cause by allergy, pollution, chemical exposure at work place, exposure of cigarette smoke due to passive smoking etc. So antibiotics are not always needed. In my opinion, you should first...
Reason for having constant flank pain after eating. Have ear ache, dizziness and nausea Left flank pain constant but worse after eating. Been more than a week. TIred with some lower bank pain but left flank pain is in one spot. I also have ear ache in right ear. Went to ER on Friday had CT and bloodwork all normal pai...
Hi.You pain is related to food. Pain is aggravated after eating - itself is a good clue to the diagnosis. The most probable reason can be an ulcer in the stomach or have colitis, or pancreatitis. CT and blood work are normal - it rues out pancreatitis . Better to ask for an upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. Ear pain ...
Noticed a swollen gum area where the wisdom tooth lye My wisdom tooth on my bottom right side hasn't come in yet but it was really swollen on the gum area it popped only clear liquid came out and a little blood I'm 21weeks and 2days pregnant should I be concered. My gums have become a lot more sensitive since my pregn...
Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. During pregnancy, hormonal changes makes gums and teeth more prone to plaque. This is called Pregnancy gingivitis. Best care is to maintain good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily. Ask your dentist about correct brushing method. Use non alchoholic mouthwash or do warm sali...