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Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent allergic rashes
Hope you can help I am beyond frustrated. Have had what s been described as me as a hive like rash on various parts of my body for over two months now. Prednisones seems to keep gone or at bay depending on how much I still have in my system of the prednisone. Been to fo... | Rash on various parts of body it seems you have not allergy but a skin disease nameing scabies. If i have to treat such a patient i wil, advice lotion permethrin 6% to be applied on body from chin to feet before sleep daily forfive days, tab ivermectin 12mg stat 12mg after 14 days, tab mebryl twice a ... | |
What is the life expectancy of a child with a mild cleft?
My 2 yr old son has unilateral closed-lip schizencephaly. He has a small cleft and has above average language skills. His equilibrium seems a bit off/he seems a bit clumsy. We want to know what the average life expectancy is for a child with a mild cleft is. | having schizencephaly is a very rare genetic disorder.. but having schizencephaly on its own doesnt affect the life expectancy and your chold can have a normal life span.. other associated medical problems may shorten the life expectancy.. | |
What causes the gallbladder to retract?
Recently had an ultrasound done due to continuous digestive problems and disconfort in the upper part of my body. The ultrasound showed a retracted gallbladder and a swelling on one side of my only kidney. What causes the gallblader to retract? Could the swollen kidney have a... | Hello Retraction(contracted)gall bladder may be due to many reasons like after taking meal,chronic cholecystitis(infection to gall bladder) etc.It is not related to swollen kidney.You need proper evaluation for swollen kidney.Swollen(enlarged) kidney may be due to reasons like physiological,infection,inflammation etc.F... | |
Suggest treatment for bruise & swelling in foot
i have an bruise on the side of my foot there are times when i put too much pressure on it hurt / doesnt hurt now its swollen on the side of the big toe i try to move my foot its fine but when i put pressure on it hurts the pain is located in between my big toe i can onl... | Hi,Thanks for your query.According to your description , pain over your great toe seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce... | |
What causes lower abdominal pain during pregnancy?
hi, im 11 weeks pregent. im having very little brown colour bleeding since 3 days. doctor did the scan and told that baby is fine. and the leakage is from outside the utrus. & she suggested me to take duphaston for 15 days. im having slight lower abdominal pain on my ... | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there are various causes for bleeding during pregnancy like :-1)Thyroid abnormalities .2)Progesterone insufficiency.3)Abnormal pregnancy like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.4)Bleeding from cervix.etc.So all the above causes should be ruled out by physical examination... | |
What causes fear when alone?
Hi... Ok, short story long, I am freaking out for no reason. Some person from a resricted number called me on my cell at 2am last week and ever since then I freak out whenever the phone rings. Even if its someone I know- my dad for instance. I used to like being home alone, and now I hate ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. This happens due to negative impressions which happened when that guy called late night. You did not mention what that guy told you. Whatever, such negative impression was deep. That is why you are feeling it so often. Nothing ... | |
How can paranoia along with anxiety and depression be treated?
My wife has along history of anxiety and depression spawned from a very disfunctional upbringing . She was sexually abused by her stepfather, and her Mother let it go on for sometime. She is55 now and has under gone treatment for several years. This summer... | in my opinion she would need complete blood profile donealso needs to have therapy sessions with a therapist where she can talk of her past experiences she needs to have probably a higher dose of a ntipsychotics | |
What causes body chills?
Yes I have the chills for about a week in half every body at work is sick but my doctor say it not the flu my chest is cough up thick flem an my nose runs all day an my head hurtsdon t want to eat I work in oil refinery an every scense I been in the coker drum I have not been my self | HelloWelcome to HCMThere may be chest infections and so chills may due to or associated with your work. Immediately consult your doctor for lab tests and chest x ray for evaluation of proper cause. Also do your respiratory function tests.Take levocetirizine 5 mg for allergy and cold twice a day.Take paracetamol 650 mg ... | |
What causes pain on the lower right side of my abdomen?
I am having a dull pain on lower rightside of the abdomen area. Yesterday it was on the left which I thought I might have a cyst but, I had a full hysterectomy last year. It seem to be okay with Advil but, I still reminds me that it is still there. Should I be ... | HI.Yes, you should be concerned. This can be a case of colitis ( changing).Take an antibiotic and anti-spasmodic for 5 days. If no relief, go for ultrasound and further investigations. | |
Is swimming safe with a stent in the kidney?
hi can I swim with a kidney stent in? It is not string one...I have a kidney stone in my collecting system and was placed in until it can be removed by laser... Also can I lift weights and do stomache crunches? It’s has been in place for 5,weeks. Thank you Sorry gave wrong ... | Hi, It is generally safeHope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Indu Kumar, Radiologist | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
When I take amoxicillon to kill the infection, spots filled with pus and gum at the infected area
I received treatment for an infection which now requires root treatment. I was given amoxicillon to kill the infection. Since starting the dose yesterday spots filled with pus have appeared on the gum at the infected area... | Hi There, Yes, this is normal. It is called a draining sinus,it is nature's way of making way for the accumulated pus to drain out by itself. The antibiotic kills bacteria & prevents further formation of pus but the already accumulated pus needs to drain out. But don't worry once the Root canal treatment is started the... | |
What causes persistent upper jaw pain post lower molar root canal re-treatment?
I had a root canal re-treatment on 7 Feb on a lower bottom molar on the right side of my mouth. Following the procedure I experienced basically no pain for the first 6 days and ate everything but attempted to chew on the left side. On 13 F... | Hi..Thanks for the query..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..As per your complain it looks like there is problem with the jaw joint that can be either due to dislocation in the jaw joint or the soft cushion present between the two bony ends of the jaw joint known as Articular disc is displa... | |
Flaky, peeling, crusty rash on finger with clear pustules. Creams, elocon ointment used. Recommendations?
I have a severe rash on my right ring finger. It has been there persistently for a few years now. Sometimes it is worse, and sometimes better, but it seems that currently no creams, however natural and sensitive a... | Hi,from the description provided it could either be eczema or it could be an yeast or candidal infection. Ring eczema is a term used when eczema occurs beneath a ring. This occurs due to metallic component of ring itself or due to trapped water , soap beneath the ring. Candidal infection too can present as wet itchy l... | |
Is it necessary to have ESWL in case of renal calculi?
Hi. After a non-contrast CT scan, I've been diagnosed with multiple non-obstructing renal calculi. In the right kidney, there are at least 5 calculi with the largest measuring 3mm. In the left kidney, there are also at least approximately 5 calculi with the larges... | Hi, The treatment of kidney stone depends on your symptoms, size and location. Asymptomatic calculi, less than or equal to 5 mm can usually be managed by medical therapy (eg. potassium citrate syrup, febuxostat, thiazide etc). ESWL is good for a single stone between size 5 to 10 mm. Since shockwaves have to pass th... | |
Suggest remedy for severe ankle ache and consequent high BP
Hello, I had a severe ankle ache on last monday. Although my Uric Acid level was 7.24 for a certain period of time , afater medication it started to dip and on 7th morning the blood test revealed URIC acid level to be approx 5.01 and strangely on the same nig... | yes we see these type of cases.there is no correlation with Uric acid levels and gouty attacks,some patients will have normal uric acid levels at the time of gouty attack.when there is severe pain blood pressure can transiently rise so don’t worry about your BP.but take care of your gout,you should avoid alcohol,meat,a... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Burps taste like mint. Gall bladder is bad. Are the two things related?
Why do my burps sometimes taste like mint? I haven't eaten anything minty. Also, my gallbladder is bad. Are the 2 things related? I know I need to make an appointment to get it taken out, but I'm very nervous. I've had some really bad attacks. Two... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think the burps you are getting are associated with gallbladder attack. So please consult your doctor to rule out. Pay attention to uncomfortable gas, burping, belching, heartburn, feeling bloated, constipation or indigest... | |
What cause pain in knee and raised anterior, proximal tibia?
A 13 year old freshman complains of pain in his right knee. You note a raised area on the anterior, proximal tibia. Edema and pain are present at the same spot. You have him do a deep knee bend and note he has difficulty standing up. What is the problem? | Hi, This seems to be a case of patellar tendinitis, or infra patellar bursitis. It is a inflammatory degenerative condition. All you need to do is to prevent excessive knee flexion (bending) avoid squatting, heavy weights lifting with knee in flexion, excessive stair climbing.You need to do ice fomentation twice or thr... | |
What causes numbness and tingling on lower leg?
My husband had numbness and tingling in the right leg from the knee down two weeks ago and saw a neurologist and an orthopedist. Neurologist cleared him and orthopedist said stenosis of lumbar from xrays. Today he began getting waves of numbness in his arms and side of b... | you should check for the spine if its clear they should rule out GBSGBS is an immune mudulating neuropathy, it affects sensory nerves most of the time then motor nerve involve | |
What causes back pain while breathing and lightheaded?
Hello , i was just concerned and worried about my sister , today she had to sit down because she felt really light headed she s been feeling like this since thursday..and whenever she breathes, her back starts to hurt , she says the pain comes and go s . so is the... | Dear friend,whatever you have told us about the problem of your sister it seems that she might be suffering from temporary low pressure causing her light headed from time to time.this can be due to weakness or some undercurrent disease.also another point you have mentioned that she is experiencing pain in the back whil... | |
Pain in the jaw while swallowing. Had surgeries to remove the teeth. Abscess?
I have been experiencing moderate to severe pain in my right jaw for more than two months now. When I swallow , it feels like I have swallowed hot lead. Doctor finds nothing, no swollen glands, nothing visible in throat. Dentist says I have ... | Hello and welcome, AS per the details provided, there may be dislocation as well as tenderness due to fracture,wearing etc. Since the pain persists even after extracting abscessed teeth,i advice you get a thorough clinical as well as radiological examination like OPG by an oral surgeon. Please avoid wide mouth opening.... | |
What is the treatment for antral gastritis and incompetent GE junction?
for gnawing erratic and mild pain in my abdomen for the last 8-10 months, nature of which normally aggravated after food, i consulted a gastroenterologist who has diagnosed me for antral gastritis and incompetent GE Junction after different bloo... | Hi.The treatment of antral gastritis and incompetent GE junction is as follows:I would advise the following in such a patient:Continue Zantac 12 hourly.Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach. Add Domperidone or such motility regulators.Soft bland diet. No aerated colas / soda/ drinks.Early dinner. No late nigh... | |
What are the harmful effects of jaundice?
My son when he was 7 days old he was attacked with jaundice, his bilirubin was 39.9, so doctor exchange the blood. his weight was 3.4 kg. So what will be happen ?? Here is the MRI scan Report: imaging protocol: Multiplaner images of brain were ontained on T1, T2 weighted and F... | 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 canWell, jaundice is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on exact cause.Jaundice is usually sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes ... | |
How can mood swings be treated while suffering from bipolar disorder?
I have been on keppra for a few years now. It helps with my seizures but I seem to have no motivation and my moods and behaviors are out of the roof. What do I need to do in order to get and receive the help I need. I m also a patient with bipolar d... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be treated with mood stabilizers like sodium valproate and lithium.It has to be accompanied by antipsychotics to combat problematic behavior. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
I have dry skin & dermographism. I have fungal growth in groin area past from one month I am suffering this.
I am 27 old man, i have dry skin & dermographism. I have fungal growth in groin area past from one month i am suffering this . After scratching in that area produces little sweat(wetness) in that area ? There i... | hi treatment for fungal infection is need to use antifungal treatments that are applied directly to your skin in the infected area.There are some steps you can take to prevent fungal skin infection. You should: dry your skin carefully after bathing wear loose fitting clothes and underwear choose cotton socks and natura... | |
I have psoriasis and am experiencing a burning sensation.
I have psoriasis and am experiencing a burning sensation/pain on every swollen lesion is this a normal syptom of psoriasis and what can I do to releive the pain ? | Hi! mariek, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, Psoriasis means "to itch"...normally you should not have pain..but if there is any secondary infection then it can lead to pain....Usually there is joint pain in psoriasis.Consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis. take care, Dr.chawda | |
Q. I feel I have something stuck in my throat and chest. How should I eat?
Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old female and I weigh 122. I understand that I have anxiety and that I have GERD acid reflux, so I am used to the throat feeling. But today it is different and I feel I have something stuck in my throat and chest ne... | Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. The condition of food getting stuck in the throat with a heaviness of chest are also symptoms of GERD. Hence, along with medication, I need you to change food pattern. 1. Reduce oil and cheese products. 2. Drink 4 liters of water per day. 3. Do not skip meals in a day. 4. Omeprazole is ... | |
Does a small cut above the eyes of my son need medical attention?
My 15 month old son was climbing a stool and fell and cut himself above the eyelid. The cut is about 1/4 inch long and a little bit swollen, but it is not bleeding much. I swabbed with saline solution, cleaned with betadine and applied neosporin. Do you... | Hi,No need to worry. Keep applying neosporin twice daily after cleaning with soap and water. Give paracetamol if there is pain. It will heal in 5-7 days. Just watch him for excessive drowsiness / sleepiness / vomiting in next 24 hours- although less likely with the given history, these indicates need for immediate medi... | |
Have problems with skin, acne, rashes, Red patch on penis with sore. Is it genital psoriasis? Help?
I think I have psoriasis, more specifically, genital psoriasis. I have always had problems with my skin. Acne, rashes etc. A few months ago I had noticed a red patch on the cusp of my penis, it was pink and shiny and I ... | Hi, Welcome to HCM.Genital psoriasis may be an isolated patch or multiple in number. Well circumscribed and localized and not diffuse. It is not difficult to cure and not very harmful. Usually not painful.Anyhow a blood work up to rule out other STD/ HIV is recommended. As you had only protected exposures the possibili... | |
What is the treatment for persistent cough?
dear sir my dad have just gona through CVA on 13 first he was admitted in local hospital as there was strike and on the other hand there were no seat in PG hospital, as per the doctor they said that there is a patch of blood in his head , he is also suffering from serious co... | Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with possible chest inflammation .* Need extensive evaluation with x-ray chest , CT chest , pulmonary function test , series of laboratory tests including all blood gas analysis * Because unless the diagn... | |
Gall bladder removed. Feeling a middle lower abdominal pressure, burning on the hips. Blisters in throat. Reason?
No fever. No diarrhea. Gallbladder removed 3 yrs ago. symptoms come and go during last 3 month. First started middle lower abdomen pressure. Possible male yeast present at times.Tinges of pain sporadically... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.Forum. You got gall bladder removed 3 years back. Since 3 months you had pain lower middle abdomen, soft burning at each hip bone. kidney pain, pain right lower quadrant, Some times under the ribs. You got throat pain, red throat, and some scars on hands ... | |
Rashes all over body, swollen face, fingers, itching. Cure for symptoms?
Hello, Since 2010 iv been having a rash which itches like nothing and causes for swelling all over my body. Sometimes my face swells so much that i look a complete different person, my fingers would also swell at times. It is extremely itchy and ... | Hello dear, From your description, as the rash appears and disappears, this could be the result of an allergic reaction. In all cases of allergic reactions, we need to find out the allergen (the causative agent). My advice would be to monitor the food you consume, try to think back and remember what you ate or came in ... | |
Vasectomy done, stitch on nerve, severe pain, black discoloration. Taking vicodin. Treatment?
I am a healthy 25 year old male weigh 139lbs never complain of anything. Had a vasectomy Wednesday and it is now Saturday and I am still in SEVERE pain. The dr. who performed on me stitched up a nerve when closing the opening... | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.4 days is a long time for the vasectomy to heal. If the lesion has become black and it is so much painful then painkillers alone wont help. You need to probably ... | |
Can 10 years old child take Eso kit ?
Can 10 years old child take Eso kit, if the child found H.Pylori Antigen, and what dose ? | Hello Thanks for your query. Don`t give treatment just he is H.Pylori antigen positive ,Treat only if he has symptoms. Child can take ,but it should be avoided in asymptomatic child. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy rec... | |
Suggest treatment for idiopathic interstitial pulmonary disease and peripheral neuropathy
Recent blood tests done on me - CBC w/Differential/Platelet - show my red blood cell count is 5.35. Hemoglobin is 16.1. Hematrocrit is 48.3. I take B-12 injections ev. other week because my entire ilium was removed and 1/2 colon ... | Hi, The fact remains that you are taking an injection of iron and vitamin B12. These are the 2 main components that are needed for blood formation. So, personally, I think your older GP is correct. However, to be fair, loss of oxygen intake capacity due to lung disease also causes the haemoglobin to rise. Peripheral n... | |
Can wheezing followed by cold be treated by medication?
i have suffered from cold followed by having wheez now.cold has reducced but still havind wheez iam on doxophyllin and completed for 200mg od for 10 days .after completing the course still having wheez on and off.do i have to take the same medicine again or do i ... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having the symptoms of cold and wheeze for which you have taken treatment but your wheeze has not come down. The wheeze is may be due to obstruction to flow of the air into and out of the lungs.As you have taken the antibiotics the symptoms of the cold has comedown. You need to identify ... | |
Would swelling on left abdomen and stomach cramps be due to orchitis?
my testicle is swelling 10 months ago and when i had FNA tb orchitis is the cause and i have taken 8 months tb theraphy the swelling is reduce but i have a stomach cramp, my intestine always disturb and there is a swell on my left abdomen is the sto... | Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear you need examination of the swelling to know which plain it is situated(cutaneous,subcutaneous, muscular or intra abdominal etc), consistency (soft or hard) mobility (mobile or non mobile), pulsating or redusable, bulging with cough or not etc. Some times it may need fnac, ultrasou... | |
Q. Can myelopathy associated with Hashimoto's be treated?
Hello doctor, I am a 59-year-old female who was diagnosed five years back with the rare I have not had an MRI scan or seen by a neurologist for a follow-up. Since I was diagnosed, I have not been given a prognosis of myelopathy associated with Hashimoto’s. I wa... | Hi. I am sorry to hear about your illness. You are likely suffering from Hashimoto's myelopathy based on your description. It is rare condition and only a handful of cases have been described worldwide. It is known to be very steroid responsive and there should be a remarkable improvement with steroids injections. If y... | |
Flank pain, increased urgency of urination, no burning. History of Factor V, renal colic and kidney stones
Hello Dr. Grief. The past couple days ive been having really deep pulsating type pain on my right low flank side about a month ago i became coumiden toxic with an INR of 120 with similar pain accompanied by blood... | Presence of a blood clot in urinary bladder is a possibility.I think you should get a cystoscopic examination of bladder done by a urologist.You can still have an atypical infection of urinary tract with fungus or tuberculosis etc. which would not be picked up on routine urine culture and need special cultures or detec... | |
What causes high homocystemia and lymphocytes?
Hello. I recently had blood work done. I ve always have been low on potassium, vitamin D, and I have anemia. I have a history of dvt s and I must take folic acid for the rest of my life because I was found to have homocystemia. I felt so at peace being on xarelto because ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lymphocytes count is slightly high but no need to worry about that. You have homocysteinemia. So there is high chance of blood clotting. You should take blood thinner like warferin to aviid blood clotting. It has chance of bleeding if its ... | |
What causes severe upper abdominal pain after total knee replacement surgery?
Hi, I had total knee replacement a month ago and that is doing well. But since surgery I have had pain and discomfort in my upper abdomen particularly on the left side to just above the navel. It only hurts when I cough or sneeze or bend,etc... | Hi welcome to HCmI have gone thru your query regarding severe upper abdominal pain after total knee replacement surgery . It is a matter of great concern .Dear , I am sure , your pain has no connection with your knee surgery . Upper left abdominal pain is most often due to a condition afflicting one or more organs or ... | |
Is pregnancy possible after taking unwanted 72 within 12 hrs post sex?
hello doctor, i took 'unwanted 72' within 12 hours after sex..we had sex on 27th of jan., i had my last periods on 07 january..its 12 days past my date still i dint get my periods..i have done pregnancy test twice but it shows negative results (onl... | emergency contraceptives work well if taken within 48-72 hrs of unprotected sex and continue to offer protection for next 12 hrs. it's mots likely that you are not pregnant. if you fail to get your periods in the next one week or so...do a home pregnancy test and if it turns out negative than consult your gynaec for a ... | |
What is the treatment for patients with suicidal tendencies?
I think I suffered a 2nd concussion after being hit by a truck. I went to my pain mgmt dr crying uncontrollably and angry. He accused me of being angry because he would not give me more pain meds. I have GERD and he told me to try celebrex,and antagonized me... | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Suicide is an emergency and prescribing valium to a suicidal patient is a big crime. It can increase the chances of suicide being successful. You can approach th... | |
What causes blood in the urine and semen?
i had sex today and alot of blood was in my sperm i forced myself downward prier to ejaculation trying not to get any on her then i also had blood in my urine but after drinking alot of water it looked normal this is the first time anything like this happend to me . | Hello,It may be due to urinary tract infection. For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, urine analysis, ultrasound abdomen after urologist consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S... | |
What does flex in feet & joint pain suggest?
Hi, I am on my feet all day for work and a few months ago it really started hurting. It hurts to walk, flex my feet, wiggle my toes… it hurts in the joints and sometimes all the way up to my mid-calf. I thought that getting orthotics would help but they haven t helped at al... | Dear HCM user. I've gone through your question. You are concerned about pain in your feet. You have to stand most of the time during day at your work. What kind of orthotic have you used? My suggestion depending upon my understanding of your problem is you should use soft silicone insoles inside your footwear or someth... | |
Took migrogynon as contraception. Safe remedy?
i take migrogynon as contraception, this month instead of having my 7 pill free days i started the next pack of pills. i am now 8days in to the pack, had a slight post coital bleed. automatically you panic so have taken the self - swab chlamydia test, just wondering if th... | Hi dear user, thanks for asking your query.If your pill is not late by more than 12 hrs then it does not loose its effect.Your history is suggestive of either some breakthrough bleeding( which is commonly seen with lower dose pills containing levonorgesterol) or some local infection. I will advise you to take 2 tablet... | |
Is azoospermia curable with ayurvedic treatment?
Recently during my semen analysis, I found to be sufferring from azosspermia.... the semen analysis was done twice in a gap of 8 days.. botheresult weresame.. nil sperm count, my blood report, sugar report and harmone (FSH LH) are normal.... also scortum sonography is n... | I have seen patients of azoospermia getting treated at Kopargaon, Dr Ramdas Avhad. Uttar basti & Bastand basti in panchakarma treatment does wonders in conditions like this. Added to that orally Kaunch pak, ashwagandha etc have wonderful results. | |
Suggest treatment for back injury in a 4 years old child
Hi my 4 year old son fell from about 6 feet off a playground climbing frame he landed straight on his back. He cried straight away was in pain but carried on playing after though I could see his back was bothering him. Took him to the local minor injuries who sa... | dear caring father if your son was able to play after fall I don't think there will be any serious injuries. but I would advise for xray of spine to rule out minor injuries. you can visit radiologist nearby your area and request for xray. ask him to take rest for at least 5 days for pain relief. apply ice packs to red... | |
Suggest medications for abdominal discomfort
Hello, I am having a lot of abdominal discomfort after switching antibiotics after my wisdom teeth extraction. I went from amoxicillin 500mg to azithromycin 250mg because of severe vomiting due to the amoxil. Now I'm constipated and my stool is gray with mucus. I'm assuming... | Hi, i carefully read your question and got your point. The problem started after you are given broad spectrum antibioticsI ve seen so many patient in my clinic with such problem you are facing.Amoxacillin and especially azithromycin cause severe gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea. I recommend my patient take them on ... | |
Suggest treatment for cough , cold and fever in a child
Hi...I am having 14 month old baby girl..she is suffering from cold cough and fever.we went fr doctor advise..she prescribed us Flu medicine Tamiflu. We are giving medicine to baby fr last 3 days...BT no relieve...cough n cold going worse..what u suggest? | hi If your baby continues to have high fever with decreased activity and cough ,for more than 3 days, needs evaluation by a child specialist and start on antimicrobials as its indicative of bacterial infection superimposed on a viremia.YOU can try sympyomatic treatment- give more fluids, steam inhalation and cough drop... | |
What causes an opaque white edged flakey area on my tongue?
I have what looks like an oval opaque white edged flakey area on the right side tip of my tongue and and another area approximately one quarter inch further back from the first site that is round/oval shape and appears blood red possibly slight indentation to... | Hi....Welcome to healthcare magic. You mention there are two lesion over your tongue.Without clinical examination of tongue diagnosis not occurs...Consult a oral medicine specialist for further diagnosis. Size, shape, colour of lump ,consistency and patter of lesion give more information about it...This lesion may be a... | |
How long will pain due to hand foot mouth disease last?
im 30 yrs old and i have the hand foot and mouth disease how long will the pain in my thraot last it is very painful and can i pass the virus? i have been very carful ive been washing my hands and everything else i comeinto contact with this is my fourth day with... | hi thanks for asking this on HCM, HAND FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IS CAUSED BY ENTERO VIRUS WHICH PRESENTS WITH SORE THROAT AND RASHES IN YOUR MOUTH. IT USUALLY DOESNT NEED ANY TREATMENT YOU CAN TAKE COOL LIQUIDS TO HELP WITH YOUR SORE THROAT. AVOID SPICY AND HOT FOODS. IF YOU HAVE FEVER AND PAIN YOU C.AN TAKE PARACETAMOL.... | |
What causes tooth to fall suddenly in children?
Hi, My son is about to be 5 in 2 weeks.yesterday night all of a sudden he bought his fallen teeth & put it in my hand.He didn't even complained about it shaking or hurting.I am so worried he is just 5 & didn't show any symptoms. Do i have to take him to dentist or what s... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain falling of milk teeth at the age of 5 years is not abnormal as by the age of 6 years the permanent teeth will start erupting, therefore the milk teeth will gradually fall by then..So it is not at all a... | |
What are the uses of fluconazole?
I started the flu 2 and a half weeks ago -I was given amoxicillin which I have just finished. The antibiotics were given for a slight urine infection. I now have a pain in my lower back & yellow discharge. The doctor also prescribed fluconazole for thrush. Can you tell me if this lowe... | Hi,Fluconazole is commonly prescribed to treat fungal infection. Based on the history you seem to have developed vaginal thrush apparently caused by the antibiotic amoxicillin. Yes, fluconazole is effective to eradicate the fungal infection so continue to take it as prescribed.Hope I have answered your question. Let me... | |
What is the hard, movable and painful lump in my armpit?
Hello, I have a deep, hard movable lump in my upper armpit. I ve had this for about a year now, but am starting to get pain running from the lump in a line down my arm, aswell as some discomfort in the area where the lump is. The discomfort is now and again, not... | Ya it worthwhile to take multiple opinions to rule out any thing that has to worried about. A welling in the arm pit can be anything but a visit to the surgeon and physician should rule out any disease pathology that has to be treated. In the light of the ultrasound done get it crosschecked by a surgeon. If nothing ha... | |
What causes the bone sticks out from under the stomach?
Hi, I m a 15 year old male. There s a bone that sticks out from just under my stomach, and it s been there for as long as I remember. It sticks out a lot when I m in the deep end of a swimming pool or when I m doing sit ups. Is there a way to stop this? | Hello. This sounds like an umbilical hernia and you need to have a doctor look at it since it may need surgical repair | |
What causes vaginal lips discoloration?
My daughter is eight almost nine months just today I was wipeing her bottom and saw brown on the lips unobstructed her vagina thinking it was poop I may have missed I tryed wipeing it..... its not poop her vagina lips are brown all of a sudden keep in mind she is half black half... | HIWell come to HCMIf this is asymptomatic then this is nothing to worry just watch for any pain, irritation discomfort, if nothing like this happens then this would be fine, if this does not improved then this need to be clinically examined, hope this information helps, take care. | |
What could be the reasons for having numbness and tingling in left side of chest?
Hello My husband is 48 years old in general good health but recently he is complaining of numbness and tingling in left side of chest. His family history includes bp and early heart disease. Should I be concerned? We don t have health in... | Hello,Yes, you should definitely consult doctor for these symptoms because these symptoms are more suggestive of heart disease and he is having strong family history of heart diseases.So, consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).If all these are normal, then ... | |
Suggest treatment for knee injury
I am 17 years old and have had a reoccurring knee injury every year throughout my softball season. Normally it takes all summer to heal which isn t a big deal, however I am leaving for the Airforce in August so therefore don t have time to stop exercising and let it heal. It retains w... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of youA thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.Also the pain is limiting your functional ability of climbing stairs and also from crouched position to stand up. If your physician mentioned a jumpers knee, I will advice to take an MRI scan of the knee as for me it app... | |
What are the symptoms of asthma?
i think i have asthma but I went to the doctors and did a peek flow test and thy said it didn't look too bad as it didn't have a dramatic difference between days but I still breath heavily all the time and when I do exercise I find it hard to catch my breath and my chest hurts and tigh... | HelloAsthma:Airways hyperresponsiveness that is secondary to inflammatory disease that results in recurrent or chronic episodes of WHEEZE, SHORTNESS of BREATH, CHEST TIGHTNESS &/or COUGH particularly at night or in the early morning .==Asthma sufferers may complain of variety of symptoms ,none of which is specific for... | |
How soon can one resume intercourse post a laminectomy?
My husband will be having a laminectomy next month. How can I assist in his recovery without enabling him, by doing too much for him? I want him to be as self sufficient as possible and I suspect he rather enjoys me doing things for him that are not in the best i... | Hi, If the operation ( laminectomy ) goes well, without complications, your husband could start most of his physical activities after one month. Weights, and long physical activity should be avoided for few months. So, you can start intercourse in about one month after laminectomy. Hope I have answered your query. Let ... | |
Suggest treatment for negative thoughts and lack of sleep
I am 24 years old male, I am having problems in my sleep and i cant have food as i regulary used to i feel like vomiting after having some, i cant concentrate on anything, i recently had a break up in relationship, everytime random thoughts hunts my mind please... | Hi.I understand your concern. Relationship problem can lead to stress.Secondary to stress there are problems like sleep disturbances, fatigue, unable to concentrate etc.Need to divert your thoughts and environment. Relaxations method like deep breathing can help.Exercise and meditation can be useful. Change in lifesty... | |
What causes infections even after bartholin gland removal?
Re: Bartholin Gland removal. I have had 3 surgeries and the gland is removed. But still I get infections. Last surgery was Jan.2012. Again I'm infected since May and it's still infected. Been on 2 differenct antibiotics. Don't know what to do and neither... | Hi,It seems that there might not be complete removal of sac of Bartholin cyst giving this problem again and again.Due to infection some time complete removal of sac is not possible due to adherence and thinness of sac.Consult your Gynaec and discuss about this.Ok and take care. | |
Treatment for encephalomalacia
My son has just had an MRI which indicates he has encephalomalacia. He previously had an MRI which was read as a meningoma. Does the difference in diagnosis depend on the quality of the machine and/or the radiologist ? What is the treatment for encephalomalacia? Thank you | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The difference in diagnosis is mostly due to the interpretation of the results by the radiologist. The machines usually show sections at the set levels of thickness. You can take a second opinion from another radiologist after showing him the MRI prints. I hope this information has been... | |
Suggest remedies for anal fissures
hi last one month i have a fissure problem i consult gp he can test me to tell fissure and i take medicine but i have some anicing for every time that is i want to go toilet then i have a headache then i have to release the gas in my anus and i can do so these are all are very iretat... | HI Here is some better suggestion to treat anal fissure.Take fibre rich diet.(40 gm per day)ex.brown rice,wheat,citrus fruit,pean.Drink plenty of fluid.Fibre supplement can be tried.Do not sit or strain too long for defecation.Clean and dry anal area completely after defecation.Take anal area bath in warm water for 15 ... | |
What is the treatment for bladder infection?
My mother is 54 years old and seems to be in good health passing all her test they have given her. but her bladder seems to be swollen. they thought it was just a bladder infection. and she seemed to get better. she is getting a vag ultra sound soon. wonder what it is. | Hello,Welcome to HCM.I appreciate your concern for your mother's health.If her bladder is distended, it means that either there is some lesion interfering with the free flow of urine from her urinary bladder or there can be some problem with the contraction of the bladder wall muscles. This can occur with a urethritis ... | |
RBC report shows mild anisopokilocytosis, reduced Hb level, weakness, arthritis. Permanent cure ?
hi doctor, this is my recent reportmy RBC report shows mild anisopokilocytosis.predominantly normocytic with ovalocytes and microcytesiron is 20 (range is 60 to 180), TIBC is 406.90 (215 to 535) % transferrin saturation i... | hiThanks for your queryi can feel your concernsyour recent report is suggestive of iron deficiency while ovalocytes suggest some B12 and foic acid deficiency as well.i want to know about your dietary habits.Do you have bleeding from any site or history of malabsoption and diarrohea?the cause of iron deficiency should ... | |
Have secretion from head, weight loss, sore throat, tonsillitis. Medicines prescribed. Possibility of tubercular meningitis?
im 46 years old ... since the past 3-5 years , i have been facing the problem of getting secretion from the upper side of head ... i am experiencing weight loss of approx 7 kilos , sore throat a... | Dear Rajesh, Getting treatment for your current symptoms from an ENT specialist is different matter but for your weight loss of 7 kg, you must see a good physician. The physician will rule out many conditions which cause weight loss in a person who is not trying weight management intentionally. Common conditions being ... | |
Suggest remedy for dry painful lips with burning tongue sensations
Ok, I have had red, burned , dry appearing lips for almost one year. My lips are painful and I put vaseline on every 10 minutes or so to manage the pain. My tongue also had a burning sensation- but no visual signs. I have been to an allergist, dentist,... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.I understand your stress regarding dry lips and burning sensations in the tongue.The most common cause of dry lips and mouth is vitamin deficiencies especially B complex vitamins.I suggest you take multivitamin supplements twice daily for 10 days.Drink adequate water and keep your lips moisturised as ... | |
Does blood donation causes pins and needles,cough,cold and nausea?
sirnext day after donating blood i suffered by pins and needles and burning sensation which lasted for 15 days.after three weeks of donating blood started feeling nausea,headache,sore throat,cold,cough and vomiting sensation. now also suffering with th... | Immediately this can be happens. But for long time these symptoms occur then its not due to blood donation. May be you are suffering from some othet illness.consult your physician for that. | |
Suggest cure for a lump on the jaw bone
Roughly more than 2 months ago, I started developing blisters on my gum line beside my tongue. Lately I haven't developed any new blisters but the inside of my gum line is still raw. A couple of days ago I developed a grape sized lump on my jaw bone just under my right ear lobe.... | Hello,You may be experiencing signs of a spreading infection related to a tooth. Have you had a recent dental exam? I suggest taking an x-ray of that side of your mouth and checking for any active dental infections. Your history of blisters are possible from a virus, allergic reaction or even a fistula draining from an... | |
Will zyrtec and eucerin lotion cure hives and boils on body while suffering from cold?
I have hives on my chest, upper thighs, back, shoulders, arms and neck that appear to have started out with just a couple of small itchy boils on my elbows (which I believed to be bug bites). I live in Wisconsin and it has been craz... | Hello,I can understand your concern for hives and boils on body.Urticaria is a common condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as "mast cells" due to certain aggravating factors present in the environment. As the chemical inside them is released it produces a rash which you have mentioned. There ca... | |
Does Hair 4 u and Biotin tablets taken for hairloss have any side effects?
Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old male guy.I am suffering from hair loss from the past 3-4 years and now it can be seen clearly as my hair line is slowly receding from the forehead. I have been suggested Hair 4 u 10% lotion & Biotin tablets. Can ... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.As per your complain Hair 4 U 10% contains Minoxidil 10% and it is commonly given in patients with Androgenic Aloepaecia which seems to be in your case and it is mostly due to hormonal cause as well as genetic in origin..It... | |
What causes pain in penis after having sex?
I had rough masturbation with a female and rubbed the tip in her jeans and I must have put a tine tear at the hole in the tip. Had a few sessions of oral sex with different women since and I have had a dull ache in the shaft? Worried of an std or was it just a sore time from... | Dear,Well the skin at the tip of penis is very tender and sensitive. therefore, any rough handling can lead to minor abrasions, that are not so evident to naked eye, however that causes burning sensation an dull pain.The kind of experience you suggest through your history of encounter strongly suggest a possibility of ... | |
Q. I am worried about HIV after unprotected sex with sex worker. Please help.
Hello doctor, I had sex with a sex worker without a condom. Now I am worried I have HIV or AIDS. Please help. | Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only way to clear the doubt after an unprotected exposure is to get tested. I will suggest you to get your HIV Rapid test now. This will tell your baseline HIV status. If it is negative, get your fourth generation rapid test at four weeks of exposure. If the same is negative, it needs t... | |
Is seeing psychologist necessary for nervous breakdown?
Should I see a psychologist?My mom wants to take me to see one because I had a breakdown in front of her. I have been feeling worthless and terrible for about 3 years now around the time I started cutting. There are times where everything is fine in my life, but ... | Hi,Thanks for writingYour concerns are genuine. However, since they are causing you distress, and impairing your well being, a psychiatrist or a qualified psychologist would be really helpful in this regard. This consultation would also help you understand yourself properly.Hope that helps,Dr A Rao | |
What all further blood tests should i undergo after diagnosed with elevated ANA blood reading?
Hello I am a 43 year old woman. I am mostly healthy but I have a highly elevated ANA blood reading (2500) and a burning and tingling sensation on my skin and internally. I have had the all clear for Multiple Sclerosis. I und... | hi,welcome to HCM. ANA is a non specific test which tells that there are self antibodies. For further specification, you need to undergo ANA TOTAL PROFILE (immunoflorescence), which will tell what kind of specific antibodies you have and what is the likely disease you have.please post to us for further queries. | |
Is it alright if I didn't have intercourse on the first day of taking Ovidrel ?
I have taken ovidrel and missed day one of intercourse, if we have intercourse for the next two day will things be ok? | Hi, Ovidrel is an instant ovulation inductor.acts within 3 days of the shot .So even if you have missed day 1 you have to try for next 3-4 days for the life of released ovum is 24-36 hrs. It is better to take the medicine under expert guidence. all the best. thanks. | |
Can pain in the chest suggest costochondritis?
hello sir.. I really doubt if this feeling is still a costochondritis.. I always felt pain at my chest, back, both arms and legs, jaw and even in throat sometimes..and I always felt dizziness and after I ate like at dinner time, I used to vomit and Ive got to vomit like a... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you are complaining vomitting and chest pain...Let me know you gastric cause can lead to reffered chest pain...So you could have ulcer in stomach or chronic inflammation that can lead such presentation...Omeprazole like acid suppresing drug can be given for it....If still cause not ... | |
Treatment for achalasia cardia
iam 73 yrs. suffering from achalasia cardia . any treatment in alternative medicine | hello medications that help to relax the lower esophageal sphincter include groups of drugs called nitrates, for example, isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) and calcium channel blockers, for example, nifedipine (Procardia) and verapamil (Calan). Although some patients with achalasia, particularly early in the disease, have... | |
Suggest remedy for high esr levels
Hi... I am 38 years old and have accute uticeria problem. I was advised to have an complete blood count test along with Urine analysis and TSH. Urine and TSH are within the range but my ESR is on 24 which is on higher side and out of range. Wanted to know if uticeria is causing the E... | Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that ESR is non specific marker of inflammation. It raises because of some underlying inflammation in your case it is because of urticaria. I advice you to search for the cause causing urticaria to y... | |
What causes low hemoglobin and blood platelet levels?
Good afternoon Doctor.My wife is normally having low Haemoglobin, around 9, and low Platelet counts over last one year (between 100K and 46K) In tests done in Dec 17, Jan 18 the counts were around 60K to 70 k. But in early Feb 2018 when tests were done, Platelet co... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First of all is important your wife age, anemia occurs often in reproductive females because of menstrual cycle. It should be excluded anemia cause of lack ferrous intake also. After that, your doctor will have an investigati... | |
Does oral sex from person with sinus infection cause lumps in groin?
I received oral sex from a partner who had a sinus infection at the time. A couple days later I notice I had two swollen lumps in my groin area one on each side. Thay both appeared at the same time. Could the sinus infection have caused this that my ... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-LGV /Chancroid from your partner who had sinusitis but had a oral LGV or Chancroid infec... | |
What causes poor concentration while suffering from blood pressure issues?
I have been having blood pressure issues, so my doctor is changing my meds as well as dosages. My problem is that I am noticing lapses of concentration both at work and at home. Most recently while making love to my wife, my body just shut down... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you can provide me details of the medicine then that would be very beneficial in finding out if the concentration issues in your case are related to side effects of medicines. Poor concentration could be occurring due to a... | |
What could cause pain in brain?
good evening my brother has a problem of pain of brain .Start is pain foot untill legs going right side arm going pain to head and brain.The Doctor said need MRI DOCTOR suspect has tumor inside his head but we can t afford for laboratory im filipina my brother is in Philippines | Hello, Some brain tumors do not cause headaches at all since the brain itself isn't capable of sensing pain. So it is better to talk to the neurologist about the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Q. Why am I getting hallucination after Xanax withdrawal?
Hello doctor, I was on 0.5 mg Xanax for one month. As per my psychiatrist, I went cold turkey from the dose. After eight days I started having mild hallucinations such as a knock on the door, smells, and visual disturbances. I went back to 0.25 mg (on day 10). ... | Hello. I can understand your concern related to Xanax (Alprazolam). Usually, Xanax has a half-life of around 12 hours and is fully eliminated from the body in about four days. You may be well aware that Xanax is a habit-forming drug and is meant to be taken only for a short period. Thankfully, you have only been on a l... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
What is the cause of low back pain?
Hi There What the most likely injury when someone presents with low back pain which causes him to be unable to stand up straight. Bending forward gives him relief. There are no nasty symptoms involving the bladder or the legs.He started experiencing his pain 36 hours after lifting a... | Hi , It may be due to some bony or soft tissue injury at spine level .It may be due to injury / spasm of extensor of spine muscle or other soft tissue ; or due to some bony injury with or without nerve involvement which need to be diagnosed (through clinical examination n investigation including X-Ray , MRI ) and trea... | |
What causes pain in chest and palpitations in pregnancy?
Hi, i am a 26 year old female para 3 and pregnant with number four. Since having my third i have had palpatations, and left chest/shoulder discomfort that comes on at random times, not worsened by exercise. I have had ambulatory monitoring (bp and trace) ecg (n... | HiI have through your complaints.its quite common to have fear regarding diseases if they are in family.but you did not mention what problems of heart your family members.chest pain not increased by exercise and palpitation and ecg showing sinus tachycardia and mild systolic murmur needs to exclude anemia.check your he... | |
How to test for complications before having a knee replacement?
I had total knee replacement 9 years ago. It was done in patient and I had to have blood transfusion twice. Now, my other knee is needing a replacement. Different doctor because my other doctor moved away. This doctor wants to do this out patient. He is a... | HiMaybe this other knee needs only hemiarthroplasty or partial knee replacement if only either side of knee affected singularly. Please confirm with your surgeon as he may be performing under epidural and not general anaesthesia for which in-patient care is needed.Nothing to fear | |
What is causing the right side abdominal pain with burning urination?
having abdominal pain under the rib cage more on the right side with right sided kidney pain pain making it difficult to walk , vomiting and buring urination , haedache. xray showded lots of gas, had a enema - with no reflief, can't poop today an... | Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.The pain on the right side with burning urination is most likely due to a urinary tract infection, which could also give rise to vomiting, headache due to fever. The gases in the abdomen could be due a reflex paralytic ileus due to the pain abdomen. If I were your... | |
Suffering from iron deficiency, anemia, low Hb count. Taking dexorange capsules. Safe medication?
hii i m 20 Years old female.. m suffering from iron deficiency anemia . My Hb count is 6.5. i consulted 3 doctors.. all recommended me different iron supplements like dexorange capsules, victofol, and Globac capsules. rig... | Hi. Iron deficiency anemia is a very common problem in young females throughout India, and is usually due to menstrual loss and poor iron content in food. So do not worry. Make sure that your cycles are not too prolonged and that you do not pass excessive clots. Mebendazole (Mebex) has been given to take care of any pa... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Have swollen belly, wheezing, fatigue. Had stroke earlier. Taking many medication. What to do?
Hello,My name is Jenny, I am 35 years old. I am with my grandmother who is 88 years old. She had a stroke almost 2 years old. She reecently became ill this past week. Her symptoms were: swollen belly, wheezing, iron buil... | Hello Jenny ! The agegroup of your grandmother demands prompt and detailed investigatgions on her swollen belly. You have not mentioned whether she is ambulatory or bed ridden post stroke. In bed ridden patients, we have to exclude fecal impaction, which may give rise to abdominal swelling. WHeezing is due to her respi... | |
Can fever, chills, body aches and weakness be due to cowpox?
Hi Doctor, I am a 22+ female and consume milk that comes directly from a local dairy without any processing to eliminate the germs that it may contain. Two days earlier I had fever with chills, body ache and weakness and now I am having small red spots all o... | Hello,It's a viral fever, because cowpox is not possible, and not curable, but the disease is self-limiting, In cowpox lesion will appear, and it will heal within ten to twelve weeks, but the patient left with scars, so, mostly its a viral fever, just follow the routine treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me... | |
How can infertility due to PCOD and irregular periods be treated?
Sir I have prolactin value is 38.75, And pcod of right ovary. .Sir I took tablet oosure 1gm bd dose about 2 month now.now a days see milk ejection from nipple. ..and my period is irregular date but it occur in every month...i want to concive a baby. ..w... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have a condition called hyperprolactimia with is causing the milk secretion and irregular periods ,which leads to irregular ovulation that is release of ova and an important factor for infertility! An ovulation could be b... | |
Ultrasound shows bilateral renal parenchymal disease, fatty liver. Suggestions?
my mother is 64 years old in ultrasound scaning report is showing right kidney 94X37mm,Left Kidney -90X44mm. Both kidenys are normal in size with increased echotexture. collecting system is normal no evidence of calculus is noted impressio... | Hi Thanks for your query. Bilateral renal parenchymal disease suggests kidney disease. This could be seen if your mother has long standing diabetes or hypertension. The appropriate tests to do would be urine analysis and microscopy and serum creatinine. Further investigations and treatment will be as per the results ob... | |
What causes recurring pimple like rash in intergluteal cleft?
Hi, a few days before my period I sometimes develop a sort of rash in my butt crack. It appears like a pimple, then bursts and leaves a hole like an ulcer. Sometimes there is a discharge. Before the rash appears, there is tingling and itching on the spot an... | Hello, It could be a pilonidal cyst. I suggest you to kindly consult a surgeon as it is recurrent. Pilonidal cysts need to be removed if the area is getting repeatedly infected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist |
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