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Suggest remedy for injury to forehead after a fall
My son (11 y/o) fell in the shower and hit his forehead. He has a knot about the size of a small orange. He's able to follow my finger with his eyes, speak, walk and answer any question such as dates, names, addresses, etc. I've been icing the knot and gave him one a... | A size of a small orange is actually quite big for even an 11 year old. In any case, the signs of concussion or head injury would be:1. Torrential vomiting2. Unconsciousness or altered sensorium3. Convulsions4. Severe headache (having some headache would not be unusual).You need to rush to the doctor and get a CT scan ... | |
Problem of stomach burning on the upper left under my chest
ok so dont know whats wrong my stomach's been burning a whole lot the upper left under my chest.im only 13 and i think it could be from all thee hot chips but i stopped eating them recently now it maybe be mcdonals or etc. ot also burns with pop and even welc... | You may have no health problem at all.It will be advisable to stop eating junk food for some time and stop any soft drinks.See if the problem persists.See a doctor in case the problem continues even after 3-4 weeks.good luck. | |
Suggest treatment for severe lower abdominal pain
Hello. I am a 19 year old female. I have been experienceing alot of discomfort in my lower left abdomen for the past few months or so. I have been to the doctors numerous times and I am being told that it s due to constipation/Lack of bowel movement, however I have bee... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Read about your history of pain in the lower abdomen for months and visits to may Doctors, who say this is due to constipation , which you do not have.Noe your problem is pain even on inserting or removing the tampon during the menstrual cycle. The probable causes are.Colitis and IBS.PID, pelvi... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
What does the semen test regarding sperm count indicate?
hi im asking a favor can you please explain me the result of semens anlysis of my husband, im nervous for the result because i felt we cannot have baby we are married for 3 years this coming november and we always pray to have a baby. if the result is not okay c... | Hi, The report however descriptive is not very clear. It seems the count is less than a million which if true is less and can prevent conception. Also, the leucocytes suggest infection. I advice you to seek help of a Urologist or upload your test report on this site by asking a Specialist or a Direct query. If there is... | |
Q. I had shortness of breath and chest pain after breathing in steam. Am I at risk?
Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male weighing in 185 and 5'9". I do not take any medications. I am worried if I am at risk of any complications after having breathed in some steam/air at about 350 F. I was covering a pot roast I had j... | Hi. Based on the history, at times, though not very common, steam/air inhalation can cause inflammation of the airway leading to respiratory symptoms and even pulmonary edema. So, keep an eye on the following symptoms : If you develop hoarseness of voice, wheezing, stridor, breathlessness, or chest pain, immediately co... | |
Can bed bugs be the cause for the lump behind the ears?
I have bumps behind my ears, hair line and middle of my chest. I have visited several hotels over the last week and the last place was a cabin that had a hot tub that we used. The other visitors, as well as myself, have several bug bites that MAY be bed bug bites... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted your history of bumps behind the ears, hair line, chest and had jacuzzi and change of multiple hotels.It is obviously due to either of it as the causative agents were present.Bed bugs usually cause bites more on the extremities and trunk.If jacuzzi would have caused such a problem, the th... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent cough and cold
Hello Doctor. I have a 4 year old daughter who seems to be down with cough and cold almost once every month. I am really very frustrated with it. She cant eat ice creams, swim, drink a cold drink. We are living in a place with high pollen concentration and I guess this i... | in areas with high pollen concentration, chances of development of Bronchial Asthma is more. Nebulize your child with Asthalin solution 4-6 hourly, if she has acute symptoms, nebulize her with Duolin and Budecort. Consult a pediatrician,as the child might have to be put on MDI inhaler for Asthma. Anti histaminic will ... | |
What causes abnormal strep in blood test in case of joint pain?
Hi, I had a lot of joint pain that came on suddenly and was most prominate at night. I had it the pain for 3 or 4 days so i went to my local GP. He blood tested me and I have got a call back. The receptionist said my (i think she said) strep was abnormal?... | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. In the blood test we check for antibodies that your body makes while fighting group A Streptococcus.The antibodies work against a substance made by the bacteria called streptolysin O.Streptococcus can also cause joint pain.In case that the tests are positiv... | |
Q. My newborn child has a ventricular septal defect. Please help.
Hello doctor,My newborn child was detected with heart-related issues. Could you please help me understand the severity? Please suggest further treatment. | Hello. Revert with more information to a cardiologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for broken tailbone and ruptured discs
I had a terrible fall landing straight down on my tailbone. I broke my tailbone and ruptured discs. I am having a lot of pain down legs and in neck and head. Should I go to a neurologist? Or should I start with a DO as a primary care physn? I got chiro, and then... | Dear patient You have got trauma to your tailbone and there is possibility of fracture. But how you were diagnosed with tailbone fracture and ruptured discs? Is it self diagnosis or based on investigation? If no investigation is yet done I would advise Xray of sacrum anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm d... | |
What should the neutrophils and lymphocytes on blood test be while suffering from fever?
Sir, My son is 2.5 yrs old, he was having cough and fever since monday, I got his blood test done the result is: NEUTROPHILS 61.4 H , LYMPHOCYTES 33.4 L , ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHILS 12 L , RDW 16.4 H, Could you g... | Hi, you have slight high neutrophil and almost nofmal lymphocytes count. Your rdw is also normal.so any major deviation is not there inyour report. You should go for further investigation like mp urine etc. Consult your doctor and go for it.snd take treatment accordingly. .thanks for using health care magic. | |
What are the side effects of Keytruda?
My husband ha Metastatic cancer to his spine. Did Two rounds Carbo-Taxol chemotherapy in addition to Varian Tru-Beam radiation locally .Very sick with that particular chemoso he stopped. next he will have immunotherapy drug Keytruda every 21 days given IV. What are side effects o... | side effects if keytruda are mainly nonspecfic. autoimmune type like inflammation of lung,eye,diabetes,hormonal issues etc can happen but are often milder and well tolerated | |
Suggest chances of oral cancer
I have dipped for about 1 year if not less, i am 17. i had my last dip about 2 weeks ago an a few days later i felt in my cheek on both sides in the exact same pl ace on both cheeks a little bump, I am concerned but it hasnt gotten any bigger at all and nothing has changed. I have looked... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is best to have a complete check of your oral cavity. The doctor will see the hidden areas in the mouth and then confirm that you do not have any suspicious wound or ulcer. Apart from the mouth cavity, you also need to get checked for any neck swelling on both sides. A cancer can appear firs... | |
Suggest treatment for nocturnal emission and hair loss
sir,m a student of age 22..m geting night flow 3 times a week regularly from last 2 months..i hv also huge hair loss at thiss small age.there is patch in the left and right side of fore head..plz do suggest what sud i do??is der any relation between hair fall and ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. nocturnal emission is an involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep. Nocturnal emissions are most common during adolescence and early young adult years, but they may happen anytime after puberty. Semen is produced whenever you are sexually excited and sexua... | |
Suggest remedies for severe pain in tailbone after a crash
My friend was in a crash May 3rd. He broke his neck (actually an internal capitation). Broke his lower left leg and upper right arm. No paralysis, miraculously! He left the re hab Tuesday and is having pain on his tailbone and said it feels like its is callous... | Hello again,For this tail bone pain you need clinical examination and further investigation.Coccyx bone can be better seen on CT scan.I will advise you MRI spine and sacrum ,CT scan. study may be required after clinical examination.X ray may not show details.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional question... | |
Stomach fullness below rib cage, discomfort. Gall bladder removed through surgery. Cure?
Hello, my name is , I am 32 years old. I ve been experiencing a fullness in the upper part of my stomach below my rib cage. It s very uncomfortable and painful. My gallbladder has been removed, I ve had repaired hernias so I have ... | Hello,howlingcraneestell, I can understand your frustration. You mention that you have had abdominal surgeries including gallbladder and also mesh insertin for hernias. Your symptoms of pain and fullness in the upper part of the abdomen may indicate slow passage from the stomach into the intestine of your ingested food... | |
Suggest treatment for baby falling down on hard floor
My almost 7 month old son was in bed with me earlier and I turned over to talk to my husband for a minute and he fell about 2 feet onto our hard wood floors. I don t see any bruising around where he fell and we checked his pupils to make sure they were reacting to ... | Look for danger signs and syptoms like excessive drowsiness/difficult to wake, repeated vomitting, convulsionsIf the child is active, playful, feeds well then no need to worry | |
Suggest medication for swollen clit & libia also noticed a white bump
I had an abortion 3-4 weeks ago and I started my birth control 2 weeks ago and just started my period yesterday. I had sexual intercourse 2 nights ago. My clit and Libia are swollen my clit is in pain when I pee and there is a white bump on it it s ... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms suggests me that you may be having fungal infection.The fungus are the normal comensals of the genital region which will be kept under control by the helpful bacteria whenever there is a change in the environment these fungus will activate and produces their symptoms.The fungus can sur... | |
On nuvaring. Gaining weight with painful heavy periods. What's going on?
I am on Nuvaring . I have gained 18lbs since October. I think the weight gain is from not taking my Adderall . I took my Nuvaring out on Wednesday, started period Friday, and have noticed it is very heavy. I had to change tampons more frequently ... | Hi,Abdominal cramps, weight gain and irregular vaginal bleeding are all the side effects of Nuvaring usage. The weight gain need not be necessarily related to discontinued Amphetamine usage. Even so, you should get yourself examined by a gynecologist once in a while for evidence of any infection. I think you should see... | |
What causes abdomen pain with loose stools in a 3 year old?
My three year old son was sick Saturday throwing up for most of the day did not eat and very slight fever 100.3 was as high as it got he was fine Sunday today he is complaining of stomach ache has had some loose stools and when he starts complaining of a stom... | it is due to cramps, bowel loop dialation, gas distension, relieved by antispasmodic medication. give him plenty of liquids, ors solution, antibiotic, keep a watch on urination frequency | |
What causes weak facial muscles post wisdom tooth extraction?
I had a wisdom tooth extracted nearly 3 weeks ago. unfortunately some of the block went into my jaw muscle and I now have trismus. More alarming though is that my facial muscles feel very much weekened and smiling is an effort. Also I have had twitching abo... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The twitching over the facial muscles and trismus can be because of the nerve injury to facial nerve while injecting the local anesthesia. The trismus is because of the injury to the muscles of mastication while injecting the local anesthesia. Nothing to worry, the ... | |
Suggest treatment for cervical disc bulging
Hello, I am having some medical issues because of a C-2 thru C-6 cervical disc bulging and some mor things. I started having neck pain, shoulder pain. arm pain and tingling and burning next to shoulderblade and other issuses, and had a mri done and the bulging disc was found... | Hello,It may be due to lumbar spondylitis. Still for further assessment you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Till then continue physical therapy. You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after con... | |
Is swelling in hurt toe after playing soccer due to tendon or ligament tear?
Hi, Last week while barefooted, I accidentally kicked the hoover (vacum) and hurt my little toe. While the pain was gone 3 days later, I decided it was ok to play 6o minutes of soccer. Since that game, my toe and foot have been swollen and ic... | Hello,It looks from your details that you may have a sprain of your ligament. If there was a fracture then it here should be swelling with continuous pain. I shall advise you to apply a compression bandage, apply cold compress over it. You may have a mild analgesic like advil or aspirin for relief of pain. Hope I have ... | |
How to stop allergic cold after masturbation or night fall?
i get cold that is in the form of allergy (that is running nose and sneezing) almost after masturbation or even if i get night fall. I am 100 % sure about it , if i dont do masturbation for say 7 - 10 days then i dont get cold (allergy that is running nose an... | hello,thanks for your query, i think u have honeymoon rhinitis ,any way, sequence of sneezes,running nose, itching in ears, itching in roof of mouth, blackness under eyes are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. it is best prevented by not to expose to cold, dust, not to consume ice creams, fridge water, curd. best stre... | |
Q. Being a male, why am I always getting an image of kissing a boy in my mind?
Hi doctor,I am a 26 year old male. When I am with my friends (male), an image of kissing that friend pops into my head sometimes. Though I am not attracted to boys, what could be the reason for this? Please help. | Hello. Your symptoms are suggestive of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). The popping of an image is called an obsession, if it is repetitive, automatic, intrusive and senseless. It induces significant uneasiness or anxiety. The first thing is to understand that you are not turning gay, and do not worry that your ori... | |
Q. What do you think about GemCarbo chemotherapy?
Hello doctor, My mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma. She was having trouble breathing due to pleural fluid buildup. As per our oncologist's suggestion we have started Gemcitabine-Carboplatin chemotherapy before 10 days. The suggested course of treatm... | Hi. I can understand your anxiety. Revert back with the answer to the above question to a medical oncologist online --> | |
What causes small fleshy protuberance on the gum of the children?
Hello, my name is Nel, my daughter is two years old and tonight we found a small fleshy protuberance on her gum, apparently painless but with a little blood, probably from chewing it a little bit. I have an appointment with a pediatrician dentist tomor... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, This could be due to infection or any trauma caused by your child while playing dont worry, as you have mentioned you have an appointmnet tomorrow get it checked by your pedodontist, give her lukewarm saline rinses at home.Take care! | |
Having sore throat with stuffy running nose. Coughing yellow mucus. Throat closed and hoarse. Am I having bronchitis?
I have had a sore throat for multiple days now accompanied by stuffy/runny nose but I do experience environmental allergies which could be a contributing factor. But today I ve been coughing frequently... | Hello U have allergic rhinitis. The condition is worsened by a recent upper respiratory tract infection. Take a course of antibiotic and antihistaminic and a expectorant cough syrup. To control ur persitent allergic rhinitis u have to take regular steroid nasal spray. Avoid dust and cold. Also take yearly influenza vac... | |
What is the cause for severe constipation, back pain and abdominal pain
WHAT CAN BE THE CAUSE OF SEVER CONSTIPATION, BACK ACHE, LOWER OBDOMINAL PAIN. MY LOWER OBDOMIN FEELS HEAVY AND VERY SORE. WHEN EVER I USE THE LOO IT ALWAYS FEELS INCOMPLETE. RECENTLY I AM UNABLE TO USE THE LOO AT ALL NATURALLY. IM USE LAXATIVES ... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.You have not mentioned anything about your age. This is important because the reasons could be many, but some are more common in some particular age group and so more attention could be diverted to exclude these conditions.If I were your doctor, I would have insis... | |
Why does one feel detached from reality?
Hi, I need help with anybody who knows about Derealization I need advice and somebody to talk too but most importantly I want to get better. My symptoms are feeling like I m in a dream and not really feeling like I m here like I have a detachment from reality. This has been goi... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. We all live in dream world. some body are creative or some are not. Both are dream world. You have not given your age, occupation etc. From the given symptoms, a diagnosis is not possible. But I can see inactivity in your life.... | |
Need advice to overcome anxiety and fear of negative pregnancy tests
Hi, I am 32 years old and married for last 6 years. in 2001, i had tubercular ovarian cysts which were four in number and were quite big. Due to this, i had to take anti-tubercular for around 1.5 years. my periods were dark brown and dry in the begin... | 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.Cognitive behavioural theraoyis a good option for such problems. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help yo... | |
Need treatment for lupus
1 yr old female, on blood thin r 2 yrs from a clot in leg, have Lupas, not active, underarms and out about 5 inches toward elbow and inside top of thighs up around to my hips dark skin looks somewhat like buise. On a trip to see mom for mothers day... also on a anti depresant... do I go see vi... | Good evening. The skin lesion you are describing as a bruise could be due to the anticoagulation medicine. It can thin out the blood which can lead to leakage from the capillaries and which can cause this bruising. You need to check your INR once. Do see a regular doctor as soon as you can. Cause you may need to stop t... | |
Suggest treatment for epilepsy and blood clots in the brain
Hi sir,i wan to know how to come out from epilepsy,my husband is under treatment from past 5 years he is taking medicine valparin chrono 500 mg.but he is not taking medicine regularly he is having habit of smoking and drinking.and now in the brain brain blood... | Hello,I understand your concernMedicines for epilepsy need to be taken regularly because skipping the medication can lead to generalized seizures or status epilepticus. And he need to quit smoking and drinking alcohol. Smoking is a strong risk factor for stroke (blood clots) in brain and Alcohol can lead to sever inter... | |
Can masturbating increase the size of an epididymial cyst or could it be due to cancer?
Hi, can masturbating increase the size of an epididymial cyst? I found out that I had one in December, and I was told by my doc to go get a second ultrasound, which I will do in 1 week, but I have noticed that the cyst has grown in... | HelloThanks for query.Epididymal cyst is benign in nature and is not due to cancer,In most of the cases it remains static for many years and is harmless.As regards your doubt about it being increased in size due to masturbation I would state that masturbation has no direct or indirect effect on the size of the cyst .Dr... | |
Gutka chewer, side of mouth rough, thin, plain tongue, burning for spicy food. Burning more after stopped gutka
I am chewing gutka since 1 year , like 3 packets a day , and now the side of mouth where I used to inseRt gutka has became rough and thin and the tounge has became plain at the side I put gutka , it burns a ... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Gutkha chewing leads to oral malignancies, leukoplakia,OSMF this can be confirmed only by clinical evaluation. Stop the habit of chewing gutkha. I would suggest you to approach an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for clinical examination and evaluation which helps in exact diagnosis and t... | |
Severe, recurring stomach pain. X-ray suggestes blockage. Ultrasound normal. Prescribed Lactulose. More information?
I have serious stomach pain and the last x-ray i did last week suggests that there is a blockage. The only thing my doctor prescribed was Lactulose. I have not tried it yet, but will soon. She di... | Hello,Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Constipation is one of the major digestive tract symptom experienced by many in world. Just an Ultrasound is not enough to diagnose the cause of constipation for 2 years. You have take some other investigations to rule out Hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome etc. Do check Thyroid ... | |
Are fucidin and diprovate creams safe for children?
My 18 months old son s penis became reddish including the tip. This happens once in 2 months. And he cries at that time when he passes urine. It becomes normal in a day. This time I took him to dr. And she pushed his foreskin and said his opening is small. She prescr... | thanks fr contacting usissues here 1. phimosis(unable to retract foreskin completely)physiological upto 10 years of age,but here associated symptoms and discomfort present ,so we need to address the issue2. balonoposthitis ?suspected (swollen red tip of penis and difficulty to pass urine)3. penile stricture(small hole... | |
Itchy patches on the hip bone. Treatment?
I ve been from a 2 mos. vacation to the Phils. and when I was there, I started to feel itchiness to some parts of my body. When i came back here in dubai, the itchy is becoming plenty.Now i have both itchy patches on my hip bone .What is these? i am working on story boards for... | hi there..with history it appears that u have got a fungal infection. red itchy pathes which have a round shape is charecteristic of tenia corporis.U need to see a skin specialist for confirmation. Antifungals like fluconazole or terbinafine are useful in treatment.take care.Regardsdr shilpa bhat. | |
Fixed my abscessed tooth. Was on clindamycin. Now have headaches, migraines, nausea. Had unprotected sex. Related?
I recently had a abscessed tooth fixed that was pretty severe with a whole month of taking clindamycin. two days after having my tooth fixed I started expierencing severe headaches, pretty much migraines,... | hello friend your symptoms does not reflect any problem related to tooth, but still you can revisit your dentist for a routine check up.. please visit a general practitioner for migraine relief.. you can take ergotamine , an antimigraine drug till then.. but you should be prescribed with prophylactic drugs of migraine... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent back pain
My friend has had persistent pain in her lower back, its worse when she coughs, she has been in pain for over two years-she has had x-rays and they say there is nothing wrong. But this pain is debilitating her…she says its painful to touch her back….the pain is all the time….... | clinical finding of pain in low back and aggravation with cough suggest, pathology might be related to nerve root/spinal cord compressive pathology. It is better to for investigate in form of MRI and also require proper examination and evaluation with spine surgeon. | |
Suggest treatment for fever in a child
My child (Boy - 6 yrs old - 24 kgs) has been having high grade fever since last two days and he has been diagonised with viral infection. One of my family physician had prescribed Augmentin DDS (4 ml twice daily) and Crocin DS (8 ml thrice daily) for 3 days. The first course of A... | Hello,If I am your doctor and I am sure of viral fever then i would not prescribe augmentin as antibiotics are usually not needed. He prescribed it to cover other non viral organisms. Crocin is fine to lower the temperature. But we need to look for other symptoms also like whether he is having any joint pain or muscu... | |
What treatment should I take for lower back pain ?
Hi, I am suffering from back pain in the mid back to lower back from the last 15 days. Although this is not regular, the resistance is decreasing. Today while travelling in a taxi for less than 45 minutes my back started paining and it went on for 4-5 hours. Please su... | well thanx for health care magic well i thinku have having weakness of muscles of back so u need proper physiotherapy will help u and will strengthen your back muscles ....u can apply ointment like voveron thermagel will help and give you some relief | |
Why am I sweating weakly and have abdominal pain?
for appx 3 weeks i am weak sweating and almost pass out, my lower abd hurts, feels like i have to go to bathroom, but cant, hungry but after i eat i feel like im going to throw up. I'm 50 yrs old 5'3 weight abt 160lbs. in good health except over weight. i should hv kno... | what is your blood sugar level, first of all!if it is normal then it is some hormonal problem related to adrenaline or thyroid hormones.i think you need routine blood tests and USG of whole abdomen, before commenting farther!all the best! | |
What is the cause for flank pain after a hx of kidney stones when on ASA?
I have a hx of kidney stones, was having flank pain yesterday. went to the ED, they did a CT scan, was negative for kidney stone. I continued to have pain, all through the night. It has went from my left flank area to my left chest area. I also ... | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone treatment for kidney stone very recently and now have pain in flank.Assuming that you have undergone Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)Iand your CT scan does not reveal any residual stones in kidney or urete... | |
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 ... | |
I want to get fair skin
good afternoon sir...my complexion is dusky...could u prescribe me a cream to get fair skin | Hi!, Welcome To HealthcareMagic forum, If your complexion is genetically dark and even your rest of the body part is as dark as face then you may not have a good result.But if not so then you should go for CHEMICAL PEELS from a experienced dermatologist .One requires multiple sittings at 2 wk interval .It safe and eff... | |
What is the small red sore on the gum?
I have had a small red sore on my gum in the middle going toward the back of my mouth on the right side on and off now since July. I have used the Orajel antiseptic healing rinse. It went away. I stopped using the rinse and it came back. I began brushing my teeth more and flossin... | Hello, Read your query, as you have small sore dont worry it is not as such serious condition this red sore can be due to inflammation in gums due to deposition of food debris this condition is known as gingivitis or inflammation of periodontal ligaments that is periodontitis which leads to Periodontal Abscess . For t... | |
Gamma GT high. Mild fatty liver. Taking medications for cholestrol, BP. Could it be drug induced?
Hi am 53 years old my gamma gt had been high for the last 6 mos. up to now. Am not drinker nor smoker. My gamma GT lately is 107 had USS abdo result mild fatty liver and had MRI was normal but still my gamma GT is high.Bu... | GGT is generally raised due to alcohol intake.This colud also increse due to your meditions you are taking.Regards | |
Suggest medication for swelling of legs
please help my sisters son is swolen up. it started with one leg now the other leg too is swollen , he is about 6 to 7 yrs now,he can not walk again, this started about ayear ago, one of the legs is 4-5 sizes bigger and has a small growth that is leaking fluid. he is constantly ... | Hi, These symptoms are related to kidney. Please get her kidney function test and USG (abdomen) done. Visit a nearby hospital for proper workup. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
What causes a lump under the armpit?
I have a lump under the armpit, it has been there for a week after shaving my armpits 4 days before, it seems soft and can move, if i press it hurts a bit. I applied hydrocortisone but theres no improvement. What do you think it is? How can it be cured? | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From the history of the lump following shaving of the armpits, it seems that you have got a furuncle (infection in the hair follicle) on the axilla. If I were your doctor, I would examine it clinically, and if suspected to be due to infection, would prescribe a ... | |
Suffering with disk compression. Medical cure for this?
my daughter is suffering with l4,l5 disk compression since 1 year she is a good classical dancer she started her dance from 5 years onwards and now she is 16 year old she is suffering a lot . we have shown her to a doctor he ave a steroided it worked for 6 months... | Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic Disc problems usually occur with severe back and neck strain. Working for long hours at the computer, staring, sitting in abnormal postures, lifting heavy weights could precipitate disc problem. Possibly ur daughter is over strained by too long college hours (7 to 7). It is i... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Cause and cure for blood filled lump on scrotum
Hi, I had a hard bump about the size of a pea on my scrotum that was visibly dark underneath the skin. I squeezed it like a pimple and, after putting on a lot of pressure, it popped and shot a large amount of blood all over the place but nothing more. After cleaning an... | Hello, It seems to be a superficial bacterial skin infection of the scrotum. You can apply topical Neosporin cream over that bump. Make that area clean and avoid tight-fitting cloth. Wear loose underwear. If no improvement with Neosporin like antibiotic cream than consult surgeon for detailed evaluation. Hope I have an... | |
Is laproscopic surgery advisable for stone in gall balder?
My mother is 56 years old, two years before she had angioplasty with stent, now since 2 months she is suffering from abdominal pain after scanning it was found that there is a stone in gall bladder and she has been advised for laparoscopic surgery. my mother i... | Hi thanks for contacting health care magic....Noted your mother having gall stone problem and previous history of angioplasty present....Let me know you if cardiac disease present laproscopic operations are contraindicated....Here you have angioplasty that is for ischemic heart disease ..So laproscopic operation contra... | |
Will taking AKT 4 medication be safe for lymphatic tuberculosis?
hello doctor i am diagnosed as lymphatic tuberculosis and put on AKT 4 medication for 8 months later after 2 months gap again cervical tuberculosis developed for which i am on medication since 1 and half month. current medication is RCNEX 600mg, 0 -... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, all these are side effects of anti tubercular drugs you are taking. So better to take antacid (proton pump inhibitors) before anti tubercular drugs. Also take multivitamin tablets containing folic acid, vitamin b 12, riboflavin and pyrid... | |
Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate
I have a new heart rate monitor. I am about 20 lbs overweight and have started spinning/biking class. I love it and feel great- my average heart rate is around 160 and the highest is usually around 180. HOWEVER, it has gotten up to 215 two times in the past 2 months. I am 39 and ... | Hello,If your father has blockages in three vessels along with diabetes, then the best decision for him is an open heart surgery; bypass, this is what has suggested your doctor. Of course there are some surgical risks, but it is the best option for a diabetic patient. In case the surgery is successful, and he follows h... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
Hey I'm a guy. Me and my girlfriend had sex on Tuesday and we sorta had unprotected sex. But I never cummed inside her. I always knew when to take it out so I took it out before I cummed inside her. After 1 day her nipples started to hurt bad and they got a little bigger. ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You will never get the potential pregnancy symptoms on the next day of intercourse. You even say that you never ejaculated within her vagina. If the information is correct, your girl friend cannot become pregnant. The nipples could have pain because of climact... | |
Does Dry Eye syndrome cause side effect like anxiety and depression ?
My dad was recommended to take Revocon for last 3 months to treat Dry Eye syndrome for blinking eye. He started having acute sideeffects and stopped taking for last 7 days and now seems to have even worse anxiety and depression type reaction, can yo... | Hi, No. Dry eye is not associated with psychological problems. But it IS associated with mental problems. Parkinson's disease causes a lack of blinking and this causes dry eyes. It is associated with tremor and a variety of other disorders. In addition, it is often (but not most of the time) with dementia which can hav... | |
Diabetic. Ultrasound abdomen shows mild fatty liver, cholelithiasis. Suggestions?
My USG abdomen report says, the liver is normal in size(span-14cm),shape,position and shows bright echotexture. No evidence of focal lesion. No IHBR dilatation. Portal vein and common bile duct appear normal in course and caliber. No pro... | Hi. You didn't mention the reason for taking Ultrasound Abdomen.If you have pain in the upper part of abdomen on right side below the ribs,then it may be due to Gall bladder stones. Mild fatty liver is not a concern.it is mainly due to alchohol and diseases like Diabetes,Hypertension,Obesity etc.It is reversible. Pleas... | |
Q. There is still slanting of teeth after invisalign treatment. Please advise.
Hi doctor, I have been dealing with an uneven bite since my last invisalign treatment 4 to 5 years ago. My bite feels slanted and the right side of my teeth do not touch initially when biting down. Overall, my teeth look fine other than the... | Hello. I understand your concern. I appreciate and thank you for nice pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, the bite is (open) irregular, uneven and some of the teeth are still rotated or tilted. To conclude the result is not as expected. Usually, if at the end of treatment, if the desired ou... | |
Suggest treatment for low folic acid level
had blood tests which showed that i have a low level of folic acid. my doctor was very vague about what causes this. i am 52 year old female. i wonder if you could tell me more as i have been extremely tired for weeks hence the reason for the blood tests | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low folic acid can lead on to anemia.2. Folic acid is a very important vitamin in cell development. Its deficiency can affect all the cells principally fast growing cells like blood cells.3. Take Folic acid tablets and get a reticulocyte count tested... | |
Suggest remedy for blood clot?
I had an c-section on 10-29-10, and two days later I was in severe pain. I was examined and informed that I have a blood clot on my bladder. I was given a lot of antibiotics and I am finish them. I still have alot of pain in my stomach not where I was cut. My incision healed nicely and I... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Any surgery increase the risk of blood clot. Ypu should go for examination. Need proper treatment otherwise it can lead to embolism. If needed you can take blood thinner like warferrin. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I ... | |
What could be the feeling of contraction in heart?
over the last two weeks on three separate occasions i have felt as though my heart is being gently squeezed, a bit like a contraction, i can only describe the intensity as like a wave, starting very gently reaching a peak and then tapering off. i am not in any pain b... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having simple muscular spasm but better to rule out any heart diseases first. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Simple m... | |
What increases the rapid linear progression and normal sperm morphology?
i have my hubbys semen analysis report. it says that rapid linear progression is 5% and normal sperms morphology is 25%. i m 4 years married with 2 miscarriages back to back. is there any effective remedy for this issue? total living sperms is al... | HelloThanks for query.You have what is termed as Asthano- Terratospermia. meaning there by that percentage of active grade one sperms and morphology of sperms is below normal levels of WHO standards.Truly speaking there are no medications that can improve motility and morphology of sperms.However following general meas... | |
How can severe toothache be treated?
I am in a lot of pain from a problem with one of my teeth. It doesn't seem to be getting better. I received the antibiotic yesterday and today I've started taking hydrocod/acetam 5-325mg tab mal. It still is hurting very bad and I don't know what to do. I'm traveling, out of to... | Hi..Thanks for the query..Pain in a single tooth is most commonly due to deep Infection in tooth leading to nerve exposure present in the centre of the tooth..It can cause nerve irritation, and pain..There is also a possibility of pus formation below the root tips of the tooth causing tooth abscess formation..So my sug... | |
PET scan showed brain and lung cancer. Smoked pot. What medicine will a doctor give?
hello my name is mitch and just got a phone call from my mom and was told that she had cancer 7 spots in brain and lung cancer then pet scan told use evrn more bad news it is stage 4 and in her limpnods sorry not if spelt wrong she ne... | Hi Mitch, I will try to help you to the best of what I have understood from your query. The query is bit ambiguous but this is what I feel is the problem. I am sorry that your mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer with also spots in brain and that it is in stage 4. She has been a pot smoker for forty years in her ... | |
Q. Percentage of B cells is high. Is it leukemia?
Hello doctor,Here are my immunohistochemical results of peripheral blood: Absolute lymphocyte count 5812/uL reference (1000-3300) with CD19 (B cells) 62% reference (3-20%), CD45 positive, CD10 positive, and CD5 negative. How do we know it is leukemia or not? Doctors in... | Hello. At the age 55 years, if persistent lymphocytosis is seen, then CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) should be ruled out. For that, monoclonality should be confirmed by flow cytometry investigation and need bone marrow study apart from peripheral smear examination report if needed. In CLL usually, peripheral smear ... | |
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 ... | |
Suggest treatment for hair loss on forehead
Hello dr. I am male/22. I am suffering from hair loss from last past 2 yrs.i have lost lot of hairs on my forehead. I ate Adgain capsules for 3 months... Hair fall stopped at that time... But there was no regrowth and now again hair fall has been started. i am really worried... | Hi, It may be androgenetic alopecia most probably. It is also called male pattern baldness. It is an alopecia influenced by genes. So, there may be a positive family history. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would suggest. - tab Finesteride 1 mg daily - tab Biotin daily - min... | |
What causes knee pain after running?
Experiencing knee pain after running, knee shaking and pain so bad I can t sleep. Experiencing no pain while running but shortly after. Have had my running form checked and there seems to be nothing wrong with it. Also had my running shoes switched to see if it d make a difference.... | HiIt would help to know how old you are and for how long you have been running. knee pain after a physical activity can be due to a long list of problems ranging from osteoarthritis in the older person to osteo-chondral injuries in the young. | |
Q. The muscles of my left leg get pulled when I move my pelvis. Please help.
Hi doctor, I am a regular runner and have recently been trying out a new programme running five days per week, with lots of gentle short runs. I have had a few running related injuries in the past year. I got shin splints and peroneal tendoni... | Hello. If you have questions after seeing the physiotherapist, then please let me know, as I can rely on the physiotherapist's examination findings to guide me Revert with more information to a physiotherapist online --> | |
Suggest remedy for persistent flu and allergy
hi im hira , im 25 yr old. im so upset ... whole year i cannot get relief from flu approx in the whole 9 months im suffering ... when i was a child im was having seasonal asthma at the age of 13 i get rid of it but yet sometimes when my allergy get so worst that i cannot ... | Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult! I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.First of all, in the start of the cold season (... | |
How often should one get a Cortisone shot for knee pain?
I,VE RECEIVED A CORTISONE SHOT FOR MY SEVERE KNEE PAIN AND I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS SO FAR. why is everyone telling me to be careful and not get too many of these shots. My doctor said that he would not do another for at least three months. I this improv... | Hello,Cortisone has quick but short effect in relieving pain on the knee for inflammation or arthritis. Cortisone has many side effects if you do many. Usually, I tell my patients not more than 3 injections in a year. I would rather recommend you to do intraarticular injection in the knee with hyaluronic acid which is ... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent dry cough
I have a lingering cough not wet. My chest hurts a little and I dont feel like ever take a deep enough breath to cough only once. My head feels like exploding with every single cough. I am not congested in my nasal or sinus passages. I will guess I have been coughing aboit 3 ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks). Lung infection and bronchitis are common causes for such chronic cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. ... | |
What causes swelling and soreness in the groin area?
i have on the inter right leg groin area more to the buttock tho swelling and sore to touch it seems to be attached to the bone below the buttocks/upper leg bone. what could this be i have had it come and go over the last 6 months and lasting 3 or so weeks. | Hello, It could be due to musculoskeletal causes. As a first line management, analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol can be tried. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, Gene... | |
What causes frequent kidney stones?
I am a chronic kidney stone former. In the past 6 years I have had 5 procedures to get rid of these stones. The last surgery was 3 months ago and I was told all the stones were removed. I just had an X-ray and the findings show multiple calculi in the interpolar region of the left k... | Hi, welcome to HCM. Looking to your history, it seems that you are recurrent kidney stone former.It requires evaluation to determine the cause for kidney stone formation.Do basic urine report with culture, S.creatinine, venous bicarbonate, S.calcium iPTH and 24 hor urine analysis for stone with stone chemical analysis.... | |
I need to physically throw up what can I do ?
I have been feeling like i need to physically throw up over the last week , my mouth is dry and salty and keeps filling up with a thick slimy spit. i need help urgently please i have tried ginger biscuits and water. what can i do? thanks. | Hi.. Mouth dryness can occur during and after a brief period of illness. A course of b complex supplements can help. If the problem persists you may need a few prescription medications.. | |
What does a PSA level of 0.01 to 0.03 indicate?
I am Visually Challenged Woman. My husband went on operation at Apollo Hospital for Carcinoma Prostate and it is within the border. Two year is over present PSA is 0.01 to 0.03. Kindly let me have your openion and advise in this regard. thanks Dr. Gayatrisankaran | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.His PSA level is within normal limit. No need to worry. Slight rise of PSA is common in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and many other condition of prostate. It is not a cause of big worry. Just be relaxed.Hope I have answered your qu... | |
What causes skin peeling on hands and feet of a child?
my 14 year old son has skin peeling on his hands and feet. especially between his toes. He says it doesnt itch. It is not red or irritated yet. He said it has been going on for a couple of weeks before I noticed. Do you recommend a cream or is this something serio... | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your son might be having a post viral skin peeling or dry skin (idiopathic). I suggest using emollient ointment or creams for this. If still not better - I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Skin conditions are best ... | |
What are the signs and symptoms of psychomotor agitation?
I think I may have psychomotor agitation. I pace (and often run) up and down the hallway at my house, I constantly bite my nail cuticles and have tried to stop, but not even the bad tasting polish makes me stop. I cannot sit still for anything and I zone out i... | I appreciate your concern and asking on health care magic. Based on your history i would suggest the following:1. ''I constantly bite my nail cuticles'' is an expression of anxiety and one of the neurotic traits. It is not psychomotor agitation.2. ''I pace (and often run) up and down the hallway at my house''-- is it ... | |
Suggest treatment for epilepsy seizure
Hi, my mother 57 years old is suffering from epilepsy since her childhood days..previously she use to have frequent fits but gradually they have decreased. She is having oxetol 450mg since few years now. Recently she is diagnosed with low sodium levels and a general physician sug... | Welcome to Healthcare magic . Thank you for posting your query.I can understand your concern.Oxetol in most cases is a safe drug.. but in case your mother is having a problem with it..I would suggest you to 1. Go for Tab Levetiracetam (500mg) 1 tab twice daily as a replacement.2. Get an EEG done when possibleVisit a ne... | |
Could development of rashes after Lung transplant indicate skin cancer?
thank you for taking my question. my husband had IPF and had a single lung transplant over a year ago at Tampa Gen. I understand the many medications can cause a multitude of other health issues. About a week ago he developed a few sores with bloo... | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.I don't think it is due to skin cancer.Lung transplant needs immunosuppressive therapy to prevent transplant organ rejection.These immunosuppressive drugs have a lot of side effects. And skin lesions are one of the common side effects of these ... | |
What could be the bruises accompanied by tiredness and dizzy spells?
grand daughter age 15 - been complaining of having no energy, tired, headaches & dizzy spells and now unexplained bruises which seem to have a white middle with bruising around outside ?? been to her gp this morning and has to go back on thurs for b... | Hi. Unexplained bruises may be because of some defect in her blood clotting mechanism( either platelets or clotting factor defect) . It can also be due to some infections, autoimmune disorder or rarely malignancy(blood cancer) . Also her tiredness etc can be due to Anemia which may be because she is loosing blood ... | |
What is the treatment for the twist of the mouth towards the left side?
Hi I m isdro. I have a female friend her mouth its twist to the left side Her chick muscle didn t work she feels litle bid and she don t Have any problems to talk or to eat but her mouth its not Straight so she s don t know what kind of clinic or ... | Hi, If it is present since birth then its just a normal variation of the anatomy and nothing needs to be done apart for cosmetics purpose. If it is acquired later in life and is associated with other complications, it is then suggestive of facial nerve paralysis. Whatever is the cause you need a plastic surgeon to look... | |
Is Fenistil drop safe for babies?
My 5 month baby is having eczema on her neck and face. I used some cream like fucidin H, atopiclair but it seems not work. My friends suggest Fenistil drop, i wonder if is safe for babies without prescription? ( In Vietnam, this kind of medicine seems not as popular as other creams me... | Hi...Fenistil drops contains - Dimetindene. This is an anti-allergic and not licensed to be used in babies of this age group. I suggest you not to use this now.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What could be the reason for swelling on impalnt area?
Hi am charlotte, am sixteen and ive had my implant in since the 10th of the 5th 2013 and me and my boyfriend have had sexual intercouse yesterday. Ive noticed today that my right arm where my implant is feels all swollen up and i cant feel it, do you have a rough ... | Hi and welcome to HCm. Thanks for the query. It is hard to say,but it can be sign of just benign subcutaneous swelling due to trauma or it can be sign of inflammation or cyst. you should do ultrasound to verify consistency of this lump and then furthe treatment can be planned if neccessary.Wish you good health. Regards | |
Does Alpen need to be given once more?
My daughter had 2,3 half cm worms coming out of her anus.she was given 10ml single dose of albendazole ip of 400mg under brand name alpen.Next morning in her stool she had live worms.Is it necessary to give her another dose to relieve her of all the worms.also is the worms relate... | Hi,Albendazole is very effective against all types of worms.It will take some time to eradicate all worms from the system so you can wait for some time to get all worms eradicated from GI tract.One course is enough but you can repeat the course after 1-2 weeks if required.Keep her nail well cut and maintain good nails ... | |
Gall Bladder moderately distended. What should be the course of action to take ?
An MRCP Scan of my wife indicates that the Gall Bladder is moderately distended. The portal venous radicles are normal. The gall bladder shows smooth walls. No evidence of GB calculi. No biliary dilation. The cystic duct is mildly projine... | if there is no wall thickness, no pericholic fluid collections, no liver abnormality, no CBD abnormality, no pancreatic pathology, moderately distended gall bladder means your wife was in empty stomach while doing MRCP. it is normal that GB is distended in fasting status. however if she does not have clinical symptoms ... | |
Suffering from gall bladder stones, pain in right hand side of upper abdomen. Safe to postpone surgery?
My wife have a clculus stone 24 mm in gallblader, she have pain in right hand side of upper abdomen from last 7days. We have two childeren one is 8 years & second is 1 year old. Our one child is reading in class 02.... | Hello, ashok.1224, I know that it is very hard when you have a one year old at home . From your decription , your wife has been experiencing pain for the past seven days. Eventhough she has a single stone , she can still have a full blown gallbladder inflammation . If it becomes an emergency situation when she develops... | |
Suggest treatment for yellow brown lump on wisdom tooth extracted area
i have a yellow brown lump with what looks like nerves intertwined all over it growing where my wisdom tooth was extracted 7 days ago. I have tremendous pain in my head and throbbing pain in my throat and ear. The pain is mind numbing and the way t... | hellooo...read thru ur symptoms and i feel that it must be a dry socket since u have pain and bad taste...but dont worry...go to dentist he will prescribe u antibiotics and analgesic..and he may place a sedative dressing in the socket for few days and recall u..meanwhile u do salt water gargle twice daily...dont spit h... | |
Is a painful lump in the groin a recurrent hernia symptom?
I had hernia surgery with mesh. I am a female who is 69 years old. The surgery was 6 months ago. I have been experiencing reoccurring symptoms of the hernia returning. It is in the groin area, I experience an egg shaped lump that pops out and extreme pain that... | Hello,The most possible reason for painful lump popping out in the groin area is re-appearance of a hernia, with less possibility of other soft tissue lesion like lipoma or else which are not painful. I strongly recommend undergoing an ultrasound of the groin region for best evaluation and management guidelines. Hope I... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen nodule in breast during pregnancy
I have bad a nodule omg chest, right above my breasts in the center for over two years now. It has always been very small and I have had ultrasound of it. It has blood flow to it. It was recommended that I have it removed. I went to a surgeon for two diff... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Lump in the breast which is increasing in size can be breast abscess, fibroadenoma or breast cancer.I will suggest you to consult a surgeon as soon as possible, get investigated including ultrasound and biopsy, and get treated accordingly.Hope you ... | |
Suggest treatment for itching sensation and redness on ears
My son bought some new head phones and has only worn them for a day maybe two and now has red, itchy ears and a little on his cheaks and neck in small spots. The redness is raised a little almost into a rash. What can I do? I gave him one bynedryl and he is 1... | Hi, Welcome to the HCMBrief answer...It is contact dermatitis..Detailed answer..Conntact dermatitis is hypersensitivity (allergy) reaction in form of itching and rashes.Since there can be different triggering factors like (clothes, jewllary, head phones ,slippers etc) which has to be noted down and avoided in future.F... | |
Suggest treatment for rapid heart rate , headache , low blood pressure and dizziness
Hi, recently I have been experiencing headaches dizziness. This has gone on for about 6 months. Some days it s bad other days I am fine. I notice that when I exert myself it gets worse. I have to concentrate really hard just to get th... | Thanks for your question on HCM.My first advice would be to reduce on your smoking,gradually.If your job involves a lot of walking,and your water intake is low you could get dizzy also.I would suggest you to take more fluids.I would suggest that you do a ECG when you are having a fast heart rate and regularly check you... | |
What could the hole like spot in skull be indicative of?
Hi! one month ago i noticed that there was something like a small hole in my skull, now this hole has become bigger and clearer that my family can see it from behind my thin hair. Also, there is a new smaller one next to it. I am worried and do not know what to ... | Hello,Your symptoms could be suggestive of a skin lesion. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and a scull X-ray study.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Red armpit lump, weakness. Neosporin powder provides relief. Previous breathing problems. Cancer?
Hello. I am a 19 year old male. In past 3 years sometimes i have had problems in breathing. I used to get a little pain in chest while bteathing inside. I used to give a pause and then breathe again slowly and it used to ... | Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.Since you are feeling difficulty in breathing form last three years.So first of all consult a physician and get in blood and X ray (chest ) to rule out any disease in lungs or not.You mentioned that size of your chest is somewhat large and obesity is also present.Your age is 19... | |
I have three problem gastric,anemia,elevated liver enzymes. What should i do?
i have gastric problem from along time ,but no other problem was there but now my liver enzymes have been elevated i also have pain on righ side after eating food for the last 6 months ,many tests have been done ultrasound ,endoscopy but rea... | Hi, welcome to health care magic forum, as you have mentioned that reason for your problem is still unknown and u are suffering from your problem till date, so in this case where all reports are coming normal and patient is still suffering from the problem allopathy will give no relief, it is better that you should swi... | |
Trying to get pregnant for 5 years. Had aborted once. Related?
hellow... req u pls advise best gynecologist... five yrs has been passed we are unable to obtained one child.. in starting pregnancy was ok but after one Abortion we hv got serious prob. now we hv tried more even take consultancy with many gynecologist but... | Hello and welcome to HCM,Abortion is not the cause of failure to conceive subsequently.Inability to conceive has many reasons.First of all, you have identify those days in your menstrual cycle when the chances of conception are maximum i.e. during ovulation.The period of ovulation can be determined by basal body temper... | |
What causes low bp and heart murmur?
My blood pressure today is 96/60 I take diovan 80 mg 1x carvedilol 12.5 mg 2x among other drugs. I have had a bi-pass 1997 I have had 10 coronary stents placed. Usually my pressure is about 130/80 however for the past few weeks I have had low BP as stated. I also have a heart mur... | there could be two reasons,first one more likely is high dose diovan you are receiving, it tend to decrease blood pressure. so should discuss with physician regarding lowering dose. Also carvedilol also decrease bp.secondly I need to know your ejection fraction because it is low then it can cause low blood pressure as ... |
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