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What causes frequent urination in kid? Today, my daughter s teacher told my husband and i that she realize that my daughter has been passing water frequently at school. I have not realize it at home, but however, i remember she going to the bathroom frequently when we were at church often. My daughter is six years old...
hi, the most common cause of frequent urination in a 6 year old child is urinary tract infection. Other cause could be Diabetes mellitus. you should do urine routine microscopy test and urine culture test and blood sugar levels. Based on reports, treatment for urinary tract infection or diabetes needs to be started. Re...
What causes less sleep and more sweat in an infant? Hi, i am wondering whether my 8 month old baby really need calcium? i have this doubt because he is not sleeping well, especially for recent several weeks. he will wake up every 1 to 2 hours, cry, roll over and over again,sit up with eyes still closing. he is very ir...
there is no relationship with lack of sleep and calcium.. normally,, give light food before going to bed. avoid chocolate and caffeine drinks in the evening, encourage to take bath before going to bed.. give a cup warm milk before going to bed.. place the baby in a calm or dark room which is very comfortable to sleep w...
What causes bad breath even after using mouth wash? hello, I am a 31 year old female, I suffer from bad breath no matter how much I brush my teeth, tongue or use mouth wash. I go to the dentist every six months no visible problem other than a normal cavity treatment. no stomach problems what so ever or constipatation,...
Hi ! gone through your query.Diabetes is one among the medical conditions causing halitosis. You did not post blood sugar levels. check HBA1C every 3 months. Make sure diabetes is under good control.Get professional scaling done every 4-6 months.Brush twice daily. Floss once a day.Mouth wash thrice a week(diluted in 1:...
What causes sleeping difficulty while having mitral valve prolapse? Hi, my name is Sheila. I m 18 years old, 5 tall and weighing 52 kg. I have an asthma since I was highschool and just lately my cardiologist said I have an MVP. I had a sleeping disorder before and my doctor gave me a sleeping pill (i ll take it just a...
Hello,No Mvp is not a cause of insomnia, these two are unrelated problems. You need to see the psychiatrist for sleep problems. In general, avoid stimulant like tea, coffee, cola drinks during sleep, take care of anxiety or stress If any. Avoid too heavy meals or exercises prior to sleep, light exercises like walking i...
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples? Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this?
Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm yo...
Suggest cause and remedy for lump under the right side jaw hi im 16 years old about 5"7 and weigh around 150. i know i shouldnt, but i dipped some tabacco 2 days ago and a white sore formed in between my gum and teeth..what im more worried about though is that today i noticed an average size lump underneath my right s...
Hi,Dear don't worry.I understood yur health concerns.-You suffer from acute sub mandibular lymphadenitis due to oral infected tobacco ulcer you had.-Dont worry for that lump to be Cancerous lump, as its infective lump.Tratment- I would treat it as follows -- tb NSAID x5 days-th antibiotics from Er doctor or GP.x5 days....
Is spiking blood pressure a cause for concern? Hi, I am a 42 year old women, 68 kilos, 5 foot 8. I have Lupus and always had low blood pressure (100 over 55) The past few weeks it has jumped to around 135 over 105. It has times spiked to 148 over 120. When it was its highest I had chest, shoulder and neck pain. I did ...
Good evening rebecca. Well knowing your past history of lupus and sudden spiking of blood pressure, do consult a rheumatologist as soon as you can. I wont suggest you wait too long. With lupus we do know that Disease flares are expected. With spiking blood pressure, it is mandatory to see that it is not affecting your ...
How to overcome the stress and tension during work? The patient (my daughter) is 25 years old working, a software engineer working in a stressful situation. She's been stress- & anxiety-prone since childhood & was taking anti-depressants during three years of college. Now, three years after college & working, she quit...
Stress is common. Everyone has stress in this world. As a parent you have to help her overcome it. Must meet a clinical psychologist who could help you out from getting over this problem. Exercise, breathing exercises, Meditation are few methods to reduce the impact of stress on our mind. Stay away from medications. A...
What causes constant fatigue, low memory, increased aggressiveness and behavior change? Hi. Ive been feeling like this for a few mounths now and it seems to be getting worse. I feel dizzy all the time and dont feel quite 'withit'. Its feals as if ive had glass of wine or something when i havnt. I have recently been re...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given information I could clearly tell that you are victim of your own negative thinking. You are inactive, non-creative and are doing nothing except thinking. "Idle mind is devil's workshop". We all know that. You sho...
What are the findings from the semen analysis report? 1st Semen analysis show Volume 1, greyish white, ph alkaline 8, normal viscosity, count 26 200 million, liquifaction time 60, motility 35% progressive 20% & non progressive 15%, abnormal form 60%,spermatogenic cell 500 000/ml,pus cells 600 000/ml, RBCs 4-6/HPF Afte...
Hi,.Semen analysis report appears fine except for little high pus cells. Kindly get semen culture sensitivity done if not already done. Normally these pus cells are due to infection of accessory glands which require prolonged treatment with antibiotics (eg. 6 weeks or so). If culture is sterile, you can go for culture ...
Is fluttering in chest, lightheadedness and acid reflex due to panic attacks? I have been having panic attacks and take Zanc but every now and then I have this fluttering or flapping in my chest right above my breast bone. It feels like something is opening and closing.It makes lose my breath and i get very upset and ...
HiiI admire you for positive outlook.Yes the symptoms it self suggestive of panic attack.But before it we have to rule out cardiac problem so please consult physician and if all reports come normal then we stamp it as panic attack.Require treatment to control panic attack.I prefer SSRI mainly paroxetine and clonazepam ...
Child. Symptoms of cold, thin yellow pus coming from corners of eyes, bloodshot eyes. History of siblings having pink eye. Allergy? My 2 year old appears to have a cold. However, I can see thin yellow pus coming from the corners. She has not been rubbing her eyes. They are blood shot some. My husband thinks its jus...
these are all allergies pink eye is also allergy the children have tendency of having allergy if parents have but not deinate as nose is stuffy thetube connecting to eye is blocked leading to blockage and pus may come from corner blood is smetime the in old stored mucus in sinusesneed to investigate for cause need anti...
I am 49 year old.in last 3-4 days the pain has developed in the right hand side of my brain above the ear. I have sinus I am 49 year old.in last 3-4 days the pain has developed in the right hand side of my brain above the ear.when i eat,the pain is more. i have taken MRI which shows that i have sinus .Other aspects ar...
wel you are yourself suggesting that you have sinusitis, so get yourself treated for the same.It should bring down the pain.
How can wheezing and cough along with headache be treated? I am suffering from a respiratory infection that I contracted over three weeks ago while traveling in Egypt. I took a Z pack (antibiotics) and other OTC cough expectorants and suppressants but nothing brings any relief. I have a wheezing cough deep in my chest...
Hello, According to the history, you provide you need an ENT doctor consultation. Meanwhile, you can take painkillers orally. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
What causes icy cold feet? my girlfriend has icy cold feet and is on fire every where else..she has been recuperating from a horse riding accident where she broke and sprained her right angle and tore her acl mcl and minsicus on her left knee. She just had surgery on her knee two weeks ago
Hello,The ice cold feet can be related to many medical conditions. Some of the possible conditions can be anemia and hypothyroidism. These diagnosis should be evaluated through examination to take proper treatment. One of the quickest ways to relieve cold feet is to soak them in a warm foot bath.Hope I have answered yo...
Suggest remedy for a lump on the skin I have a lump that looks like a bruise and it is very painful. I was just diagnosed with guttate psorasis and found out that it is related to a strep bacteria. I did recently have strep and was just wondering if this is something that will go away? They do seem to be fading.
HI,Welcome to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,In My opinion You should Get opinion of your Dermatologist for this case.Remedy-Enough Rest and Sleep to avoid re-infectionTranquilizers to reduce the Mental and physical stressAntibiotics to treat infection if any.EmolientsAnti-inflmmatoryAnti-HistaminicGood Diet/ En...
What causes chest pain? I recently haven`t been eating much, and now when I do, especially sweets, my chest hurts. I had a handful of M and M`s and now the lower right part of my chest hurts. I tried drinking water but when I swallow it just hurts more. It isn`t anything severe, just a dull and uncomfortable pain. Why...
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. And chocolate (coco) is dilator of lower esophageal sp...
Suggest treatment for skin rash due to food allergy Hello. I have a thyroid problem and since I started with this problem I have nothing but problems with my health. I now have an allergy to nuts (not the case before this thyroid problem) and other foods and I have developed red, itchy and scaly skin at the forefron...
your allergy can be from any protein any time anything can start reacting with body proteins to cause allergyit can be oils soaps shampoo creams cooking oils hena dyes. medicines used for other ailmentsit can be food clothes pollens dust grassesalong with controlling thyroid with correct dosages I will advise you to ge...
Suggest treatment for choroid plexus cysts My 1 year old son has 2 choroid plexus cysts. Our pediatricians are not very helpful, as I believe they are not familiar with what to do since CPC generally goes away before birth. So I am just wondering what kinds of effects (if any) does/will CPC have on my son? I.E: hearin...
Hello, Choroid plexus cyst occurs due to a slight deviation in the development of a small part of the brain where brain fluids circulate. It is not so uncommon in children and its usually asymptomatic and detected incidentally. If there is no other associated congenital anomalies, then no need to worry. If any associat...
What causes numbness in my hands? I have lymphocytes o.87 iam getting severe 2am freezing numbness in my handsrecently posture rigidity balance problems sight etc suspect vitamin mineral def due to hernia surgery and aftermath more surgery to come veinsare very distended at times lips tingling neck shoulder stress ed ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Two broad categories would be circulation issues (cold and usually pale) or nerves that are sick (usually with difficulty feeling with the hands also present). Both imply other underlying problems that have to be addressed. H...
6 year old had tonsillectomy and adenoids removed. Have wheezing. Is it normal after the surgery? My 6 yr old had tonsillectomy and adenoids removed yesterday. Last night she woke up complaining she could not breathe. She was obviously wheezing . So I gave her a breathing treatment(albuterol) and since then seems to c...
Many patients landup i asthma after these surgeries You have to fllow up and keep immunity level high If it repeats again and again you should consult allergeologist at present can give montelucast 5 mg bd tab allegra 30 mg bd Syp asthalin 1/2 tsf bd 3 week course and see afterwards what happens
Molar removed recently, bump protruding from extraction site. Cause of worry? Hello, I had my molar removed about 6 months ago and have recently noticed a bump protruding from under the extraction site. I m assuming it is the titanium screw. It appears that with time it may break through the gum tissue . I m not sure ...
hi and welcome , Titanium srews are placed in the jaw bone and they are uses as Tooth Implants. A dental implant is the prosthetic tooth replacement , so make sure you were undergoing such treatment. As you have mentioned about the bump arising from the extraction site ,i suspect it to be a gum boil. if it is a painfu...
What causes sore shoulder and arm after pneumonia shot? I received my second pneumonia shot on Friday and within a few hours my arm and shoulder were extremely sore and my shoulders as well and had a large red spot about six inches below where the shot was administered. Is that normal and why so severe? Thank you
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to nerve or vasular injury following the injection.Rest the limb,put ice on it,take analgesics either Oral or topical. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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...
What causes sharp pain all over the body with diabetes? I have sharp stabbing feeling all over my body (head stomach etc) It feels like something moving around in my body from head to toe. I scared to death. I don t know what to do. I also see track marks on my hands and arms. I am a diabetic but I think it s somethin...
Several features of pain can be helpful in clarifying what is going on and the next steps for diagnosis and treatment. Type of pain. Burning mostly means a nerve is having problems. This can be either a sick nerve or a nerve that has had an injury. Electrical, shooting would be others implying nerve source for pain.Loc...
Suggest treatment for the sting by jelly fish If you have had a fairly severe jellyfish sting requiring steroid treatment what is, if any, the likelihood you will have more severe reaction if stung again? The type of jellyfish of the first occurrence is unknown, but it happened in the waters off South Carolina.
Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you second time jelly fish bite sting always has severe reaction which may be life threatening. Steroid should be taken for such a case without evidence of severe symptom. It has no relation whether first je...
How to get rid of the chest pain that comes and goes while resting? my 11 year old son was given a chest xray in the emergency room the other day because he has been having chest pain. The xray showed subsegmental atelectasis in the right lower lobe. I was wondering how I should follow upmon this because he is still e...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your son's situation and problem. Atelectesis is partial collapse of lung tissue. Subsegmetal atelectesis is commonly due to collection of thick secretions in smaller airways. And infection is the most common cause for secretions. So your son needs broad s...
Suggest treatment for mouth ulcer Hi! My father aged 75 yrs has been suffuring from mouth ulcer (mainly in gum) since last 1 and half years. Sometimes he gets relief but it is temporary. He used to take vit-B complex suppliment sometimes.on advise of local dentist some of his teeth were removed but in vain.. Please ad...
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.First I wish your father good health.Relating to the mouth ulcers,this can be due to chronic vitamin deficiency,stress factors and also in consideration of the age.I would advice you to ask him continue with the muti-vitamins the doctor has prescribed for him.*For the ...
What could cause a sharp pain in the heal of the left foot? have a sharp pain in the bottom of the heal on left foot. pain came on slowly at first. could not step on it after a coupe hours. feels better with heat then cold and elevated but pain is continuous. did no damage to foot, no jumps, stomps, ect. foot was fine...
Hi...Your heel pain due to irritated structure in the foot..could be a bursae or Plantar fascia...It usually occurs following a prolonged overuse...and bad footwear...I suggest you to continue Ice frequently on that painful heel area...once in every 2 hours for 15 mins...Gently knead on your calf muscle it's better if ...
What causes rashes under arm of a 12 year old for years? My son aged 12 has rash down one side under arm along side of back. He has had this for ages and 2 lots of antibiotics have not got rid of it. The spots are red and sometimes angry looking where he scratches them but they are not itchy all the time. They have ye...
Hi, can understand your concerns. Underarm Rash can be due to many causes like fungal infection, allergic Rash, underarm sweat Rash, early signs of HIV infection, Contact dermatitis or worm infection. I suggest you to do HIV test of child. There are some home remedies which you can follow like we are loose clothes, app...
What does this ALT of 41 indicate? my husband alt level went from 39 in 1/17 to 41 in 2/17 and 56 in 3/17. Between 2/17 and 3/17 he had 30 days without drinking. Now they have ordered other test and said he is abnormal but stable. Should we worry? One of his newer test ordered Ferritin came out at 444 which is high.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is nothing to much worry in this liver function test. In alcoholic liver diseases the liver enzymes will be in thousands. Ferritin is little bit high and it might be due to iron over load. As of now nothing to worry now...
Back pain, shooting down leg, hip pain. CT scan normal. History of back pain. Treatment? i had a ct scan on lower back and it didnt show anything but i still have severe lower back pain and pain shooting down right leg and my left hip is starting to hurt really bad ....i have been having problems with my back the past...
hi.. you most probably is suffering from intervertebral disc prolapase.. best investigation to do is an M.R.I... it will give you a much clear idea about what is your problem.. and the doctor will decide to plan for a surgery or simple conservative managements..
Suggest treatment for sinus infection and allergy Hlw doctor is been about 3 years now suffering from sinus infection which has a lot of mucus n it s very watery,which ever pills or sprays my doctor describes me doesn t work,I m even thinking that I m allergic to many things like perfumes n cold things.please doctor h...
Take laxmi vilas ras 2 tab two time a day And patanjali sanjeevani vati 2 tan two time a day And consult me
Suffer from burn wounds. Have hypopigmentation on the face and limbs. What to do? Hello doctor,I'm a burn victim..I was burning waste paper in my lawn on jan24 th and there happened to be a commpressed can which exploded..I had superficial burns on my face and second degree burns on my right upper limb..now my burns o...
For hyperpigmentation, you can use a skin lightening ointment like Melacare for a couple of days. Hypopigmentation resolves in many cases so it is best to watch for the initial period to check if any change in pigmentation is appearing. If the hypopigmented area persists then there are treatment modalities like microsk...
What causes cramps and pressure in the legs while on Levofloxacin and steroids? I was hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia in Sept and Oct and given levofloxin as one of my antibiotics, plus steroids and other antibiotics...my dr. sent me home with a 10 day supply of levofloxin. After taking it my legs, and muscles, ...
no there is no relation between legs pain n leofloxacin..if ur antibiotics course complete..n u have no symptoms of pneumonia..plz give only painkiller no steroids..
If i were to have a child what would be the chance that my child would have cleft lip and palate? have a question I was born with a cleft lip and palate. My mother is epileptic and took anti-seizure medication when she was pregnant with me. Cleft lip and palate does not run in our family. If i was to have a child what...
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.According to some studies and literarture, great risk of incidence of a cleft in sons of mothers with cleft lip (CL) or cleft lip and palate (CLP) or fathers with cleft lip (CL) and in daughters of mothers or fathers with cleft palate (CP) has been observed. Around ...
23 years old girl feeling sick all the time hi there im a 23 yrs old female and i been throwing up,ive been tired, hot flushes, my right eye has been going blurry, really bad headaches, dizzyness and always feeling sick???? what is this???
Hello there.. welcome to healthcare magic forum.. You might be having some problem with your thyroid gland..Please get a thyroid function test done which will help you to proceed further.. hope this helps. take care..
What causes lightheadedness and high BP? we have a gentelmen in our office who is 33 and he is feeling light headed we took his blood pressure and he is 161 over 86. is it okay to call the doctor and set an appointment or should he go to the hospital? he has been feeling sick however his blood pressure is alway very...
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He is symptomatic for high blood pressure so should be treated immediately. Advice him for low salt diet, regular exercises. You can discuss with local doctor regarding tab Amlodipine or telmisartan to begin. Also he should ...
What is the cause of burning sensation and throbbing pain in rib cage? hi i have had aconstant burning throbbing pain on my left side rib cage had ultrasound that was clear had chest xray and they say i have fractured my rib but i dont remember hurting my self is this type of pain and burning normal and how long will ...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Yes, fractured rib will cause more symptoms if you lift heavyweight at work. Rib fracture needs conservative (no surgery) treatment only.So follow these steps for faster healing in rib fracture. 1. Avoid movements causing pain.2. Avoid heavywei...
What causes tiredness, headaches and eye pain during masturbation? Hi doctor, I am male 43, I am doing masturbation every three days, what my observation is, when I am doing masturbation I am feeling very tidy and week. and also I am suffering with headache and eyes are paining. when I am not doing that day s I am fee...
HiYou have asked a very relevant question and it will benefit many.Modern medicine doesn't pay heed to loss of semen but AYURVEDA does.Excess loss of semen deteriorates other dhatus (elements) of the body too and it gives rise to various vat rogas i.e. nerve disorders, nutritional problems, strength, Libido etc and its...
Why did my child started sinking last night Hello... My baby s chest started sinking in last night. We took him into emergency last night and they said he was healthy his oxygen was 100% and his heart rate was normal... We got home today and notice he hasn t been burping right after a his feeding.
Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Please do not worry. Just keep the baby in erect condition while in your lap, for some time after feeds. The gaps that enters along with the food comes out as burp and would be automatically come out.I hope that would help. Feel free to revert back with further queries ...
Taking Abilify, Topamax, Clonazepam, Cymbalta for manic episodes. Want energy for normal life I take2- 5 mg of abilify every night. For the past three weeks. I have come down from a month and a half of manic episode. I am doing better to some degree. I am back to being to tired and have to rest in between tasks and r...
Hello.The dose of medication that you're currently taking is correct because your manic episode is still very recent.It is normal that you to feel sleepy and without energy, but in a few weeks, if you do not have new manic symptoms, your psychiatrist lowered the doses of some drugs and you will feel more energetic.I wi...
Q. I am having black spots on the tongue. What might be the cause for it? Hello doctor, I am having black spots on the tongue. What might be the cause for it?
Hi. Black spots on the tongue might be due to: Avoid colored foods, brush twice daily and clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Avoid harsh scraping of the tongue while cleaning to prevent damage to the taste buds. Kindly give a detailed history of the duration of the spots, exact location and family history for mor...
Surgery, high hernia,removed gallbladder and top scar from lazer, suggested to drain incision. Cure for symptoms? I had surgery 8 weeks ago, my doctor called it a high hyneria it was about the size of a golf ball at the end of my lungs. now I have almost the same ball shape again. He had to drain the bottom of my insi...
Namaste Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day You have developed surgical site infection. Get Ultrasound and Xray done to rule out organ cavity infection and also amount of fluid collection. Surgical drainage and antibiotic will definitely help. Take care Regards
How can scabies in an infant be treated? My baby is having skin infection doctor confirmed scabies puz filed bubles created in the palm tip of toes fingers too much of itching we gave cetrizine and phexin to fix it as per doc sugestion we stopped cetrizin stday again itchng startd from the month of march she is facing...
Hello. Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor'. I have read your query and here is my advice which I trust will make your infant more comfortable. The best treatment is 5% permethrin cream which should be applied from head to feet. Leave it on her skin for 12 hours before you rinse it off. Permethrin needs to be applied thoroug...
Will there be a swelling in face after a menengianoma removal from temporal lobe? I had a menengianoma removed from my right temporal lobe three weeks ago . everthing went as expected until I got my stitches removed . I am now off my steroids as of three days ago and now am getting swelling on my face . is this someth...
You may be having a rebound phenomenon of swelling due to cortisol suppression by the high dose steroids you were probably on for the brain surgery which were stopped. You should notify your physician of this change but things should get better over the next week or so.
What could cause severe pain, tightening and untightening like sensation in legs? I have really bad pain in my legs it feels like someone has a screwdriver in them and twisting as tight as they can and then when I try to sleep they will tighten up and then untighten and keep that up for hours and it hurts really bad b...
hi you have been having bad pain in your legs like someone has a screewdrivei in them and is tightening and untightening. These kind of pain is called cramps and these cramps can occur due to multiple causes. In my opinion most common cause is deficiency of certain vitamins like Vit E and D. I would put you on Vit D3...
What is causing swelling in my legs? Hi, I had a phlebectomy on my right leg 2 weeks ago, Fri IMy legs have started swelling, and I have been checking my blood pressure every 25 mins, for the last hour. I feel very tired have no energy, can t eat. I have congestive heart failure which has been controlled by drugs. My ...
Hi there.In a setting of congestive heart failure, swelling of the legs usually is seen and also low blood pressure. I advise you to keep your limbs elevated and avoid squeezing the calves as this will help to bring back the blood pressure and reduce swelling of the legs. You may need to get the drugs dosed correctly b...
When should i discontinue susten vt inspite of trying to conceive? hi,i m 30 yrs old,having a 7yrs son.i m trying to concieve for 2 yrs,but failed.my lmp is13 march.doc gave me inj Hcg 10000ic on 27 march and from 29 mar onwards i m using susten vt 200 every night.when shoud i discontinue susten vt and when should i d...
Hi , Principle of this medication is , HCG causes ovulation after 36 hrs or 1.5 days of the injection. Then egg meets the sperm & when baby comes to settle in the uterus, the lining has to be healthy & should be help with T.Susten VT.Take Susten for 14 days then stop. Check urine for Pregnancy after 2-3 days. The first...
What causes pain under ribs and dizziness? I don t know if it is located on my abdomen but it is definitely locate under my ribs on left side and I feel pain but still tolerable, my only worry is I can feel it more often a day unlike before. And now I feel dizzy, I don t know if it is related. Thanks.
HI.When both the problems are occurring at the same time, they may be related . Get a clinical examination by a Doctor as this gives an idea for the further investigations like X-ray of the chest , endoscopies , and other relevant tests . Ct scan of the chest and abdomen may be needed to get a proper diagnosis .
What causes throwing up of food in a toddler after every course? My son who is 5 has been throwing up while eating and I cant seem to figure out why this is happening, he has had no fever and after he throws up he still wants to finish the rest of his food. In the morning just thinking about food will cause him to thr...
Hi thank you for querry,As you mention that your child regurgitate all the time and vomit after food.history and examinayion is helpful in such condition.vomiting particles mixed with or colour matter because there are lot of reason narrowing of lower end of esophagus,pyloric obstruction may be the reason.hyperactive g...
Suggest prognosis of brain thrombosis My name is Basvaraj, age 33, I had Sesuries on 16/8/11 and fell unconscious for few minutes when he was driving two wheeler. He was hospitalized for 10 days at Hospital for treatment. He also had pain at leg calf. Attached are the MRI report alongwith blood test report which revea...
Hi, Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) refers to clotting of blood in brain veins. I would like to reassure you that with good treatment, most patients recover well in six months. Acitrom is a blood thinner that needs to be continued for 6 months. The dose needs adjustment on the basis of blood test called PT/INR....
How to treat subq sarcoid? I was diagnosed with subq sarcoid 4 years ago, after biopsy didn t reveal much. Put of a steroid cream, didn t really respond, have been going to tanning bed, short increments, will abate, but now new areas are forming. I also have joint pain, all labs have come back negative for connective ...
Hello, Anti-inflammatory medications are already in use by you. I will add-on some simple physiotherapy treatment which will help reduce the joint pains. As there is inflammation at the muscle and joint there will be pain and reduced strength. Doing simple exercises which helps maintains the joint range of motions and ...
How to treat cough, shivering and tightness in chest? Hi I started of with the usual cold symptoms, temparature / shivering. This has now gone, but has left me with a tight chest which if go out in the cold / or into a very warm room it starts a coughing fit. Also once I lay down to sleep I cannot get more than an hou...
HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this could be allergic condition of respiratory tract and in my opinion this could be treated with the "Tab Acetaminophen and Tab Loratidine with Montelucast three times in day you can even try steam inhalation...
What causes severe dryness and cramps in the tongue? Hi Doc- What causes ones mid tongue to feel tight and crampy like a dull but consistent Charlie horse(typically felt in legs though) and tongue to feel extremely dry and almost like a ones feeling the dried leather scaly surface of a foreign object in ones mouth?
HI..WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE MAGIC.YOU HAVE PROBLEM OF TOGUE CRAMPS THAT MAY BE BECAUSE OF NERVE AFFECTED WHICH IS SUPPLY TO TONGUE..ANY INJURY TO NERVE MAY LEAD TO THIS SYMPTOMS...ORAL MANDIBULAR DISTONIA MAY RULED OUT.CONSULT A PHYSICIAN FOR PHSICAL EXAMINATION...ORAL SURGEON FOR ORAL EXAMINATION...DEATAIL HISTORY AND E...
Prescribed Adderall, on stepping dosage. Should I take 2nd dosage in the evening for meetings? I have been prescribed Adderall and am on a stepping dosage - I took 10mg for 7 days, and am on my first day of 15mg. I took the 15mg at 11am (it is not 4pm here). My questions are: Can I expect the benefits to continue into...
You need to take it as prescribed by psychiatrist. Do not expect results in one or two doses.
What causes sudden episode of cold sweat and fainting? Last night I woke up to use the bathroom. I got cold sweats and fainted. After my daughter helped me up and left I fainted again. I hit my head and left side of my body pretty hard on the tile. I now have a burning feeling on the side of my head and arm. Do I have...
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes sudden episode of cold sweat and fainting?Answer : Low Blood Circulation can cause sudden episode of cold sweat and fainting Question : Do I have Anything to worry about.Answer : Yes. Plea...
Taken injection Fertigyn and on Ovacare perdy. Can I conceive ? hi m 36yr old my LMP : on 1-6-2012 from D2-D6 siphene 100mg per dy & had taken injec.mendac 75Iu on D5 & D7 ... gone for follicular scn on D9 it was (RO-SF , LO -1.7x1.0x1.7 , endometrium thickness 0.66 type P ) D11 (RO-, OL-2.0x1.3x2.0,endometrium thickn...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The follicle formed in your left ovary has ruptured successfully according to this follicular study. The chances of conception are there. For a urine pregnancy test, you need to wait for your period to be overdue or you can test serum beta Hcg 10 days post ovulation. I hope this informa...
What does red tiny spots on body with WBC being 3.3L mean? My blood work has come back as 3.3 L white blood cell count for the pass three years. I had dry mouth for the pass three years. I also keep getting these red blood color tiny spots. My doctor said it is petechiae. I now kept getting it all over my body. What d...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have petechial hemorrhage. You should go for complete blood count. You may have thrombocytopenia. Or you may have some bleeding disorder. you should go for complete coagulation profile also.Then you should start treatment accordingly.Hope I ha...
Suggest therapy for allergy causing difficulty in breathing Dear Sir, my son is no 17 yrs he having problem of cough & cold,he in under regular Ayurvedic treatments,he have problem in night time while sleeping,not to get breathing properly making noise loudly & he can t get seep,so we started hot water bag to use to g...
Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows:1. First of all, I would like to know whether his difficulty in breathing is due to nose obstruction or constrictions of bronchial tubes. As the treatment differs for both.2. as he is snoring also, ...
What causes abdominal pain with nausea? Hi. I ve been experiencing abdominal bloating, pain, and nausea for about 10 days. I have also been having thin, gassy diarrhea. I have had very little appetite during this time, although occasionally I will get hunger pains. I am drinking only water and eating toast. I am under...
HI.Thanks for your query.Your symptoms are suggestive of gastroenteritis, stress does add to the problems. I think you should see a Doctor for a clinical examination and investigations of blood, urine and stool. Particularly for typhoid and diabetes.Get a course of an antibiotic. If the symptoms persists you may need f...
What causes pain around left rib cage after a fall? I had fallen about 2 months ago give or take, anyway the ribs on my left side have been in a lot of pain recently it didn t start immediately after the fall. When I suck in you can see how my right rib cage is rounded normally as where my left side indents in maybe 6...
hello,I have studied your case and I think you might have injured your ribs. it is common injury and patient complains of pain during sneezing and coughing. It takes some time in healing and during few weeks it can be painful. I would suggest you to take opinion from orthopaedic doctor and not chiropractor. I would a...
Should i meet doctor for the BP variations? Good morning Doctor,I'm 54 years old male. I've been taking Atenolol 25 mg for 15 yrs and this last three days my bp has been 140/90-146/96 before taking meds in the am. After taking my morning meds my bp goes down to 125/88-135/89. Do I need to call my Doctor and have him a...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should wait for few days before going tu doctor. Since you are eating in abundance, this is the likely cause four your fluctuations in blood pressure. So follow strict salt restrictions, avoid fatty and oily food, do regular...
What causes chest pain and pain in sternum area? My 6 year old son has had 3 episodes of chest pains in the last 6 months. They occur suddenly and last about 10-15 seconds. The pains are located to the right of his sternum and seem to be painful enough to bring tears to his eyes. He recently had a doctor visit with hi...
hipain due to gastritis in small kids is not that likely.sometimes small congenitals problems like atrial septal defects, or patent ductus arteriosus, added with respiratory infections, increased exercises can aggravate the pain.i suggest you top go for a chest-x-ray, ECG ALSO WITH A CARDIOLOGIST OPINION, to rule out f...
Can increased blood pressure be due to the medications? My mother aged 70 is on medication for BP. She is being administered the following medicines: cardace 5mg twice a day tonact 20 at bedtime loprin 75 once daily shelcal 500 once daily Around five days back two medicines have been added deecee forte & Etova ER 400 ...
hi, Etova 400 can sometimes may affect blood pressure control. Anyway it a pain killer drug and should be consumed on whenever needed basis, however this issue can be discussed with local physician. other medicine seems fine.Anyway he should have low salt and low fat diet along with regular exercises, which will also h...
Had undergone TURP, biopsy report was non malignant. Psa levels are more. Have varying levels. Treatment? my father undergone TURP in 2006 and biopsy report was non malignent.but as psa level was more than 40 the sugeon prescribed cyptamed for 3 months.as psa level lowered to around 12, doctor reexamined the sample b...
Hello.The treatment that has received his father is correct.A prostate cancer in a person of 50 years, the treatment is remove the prostate and radiotherapy .The treatment is aggressive but the benefits outweigh the adverse effects.A prostate cancer in a person of 90 years,must be considered that life expectancy is s...
What can be the reason for the chest pain? Hi I have looked for answers all around and spent thousands and still have just pain and broke. My chest pain is on the left side of my ribs and under the armpit. Also feels like someone is pushing thier finger into my heart. Pain is also in the back of the heart. I am 35 yea...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No acid can note affect or burn aorta. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come u...
Is semen spurting out then then dribbling normal? Hi im 12 years old and im a male and once i tried masturbating a few days ago and found that i can ejaculate and at first it squirts out and then only bubbles out and im really nerveous about talking to my parents about it should i be is this normal??! Please help
HI, I can understand your concern for your symptoms, yes it is normal, you don't need to worry. I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts , I would be happy to help you. Happy day
Suggest remedy for pain in chest Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here..gud evening sir i got married in novermer 2010 and after marriage after some time a pain started in my chest and now it have incresed a lot. i nwver had this type of pain before
hello, I need to know more about the symptoms, like precipitating factors, factors that increases pain etc. Since you are young, we are keeping the possibility of heart disease little lower. I guess the pain is not exertional and relieved with rest, which is typical of cardiac pain. It can be a gastritis and reflux ...
How can yeast infection in the armpit be treated? I have a yeast infection in my armpit. I am diabetic and took two rounds of antibiotics. I have applied yeast infection cream to my armpit for 3 weeks. No improvement. Then applied powder for yeast infections. Little improvement. Now trying tea tree oil. Any suggestion...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Since the topical treatments did not help to clear up the infection, an oral antifungal (like Fluconazole) should be tried for which a prescription is required. You can apply Candid B ointment, and keep the area clean and dry.H...
Suggest treatment for metastatic adenocarcinoma I am attaching here the medical report of my father in law for your inputs/recommendations. Diagnosis 1- Metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary. 2- History of hemorrhagic stroke with left hemi paresis. 3- Sick sinus syndrome, status post pacemaker insertion. 4- Dia...
You can opt for Homoeopathic mode of management.As Homoeopathy is side effectless and very mild to act in oncological cases where immunity gets very heavily deranged.Homoeopathy treatment needs a thorough Case taking to select proper Medicine which needs thorough detailed Case history and reports.
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...
What causes fluttering sensation under the arm? The last 2 days I have felt a painless fluttering sensation under my arm near the left side of my upper back. It feels like a constant muscle twitch or spasm though no pain is involved. I just want to be make sure it s nothing I should be concerned about. I don t think i...
Hi, I would suggest thorough clinical examination and decide on X-rays before arriving at any conclusions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad, Orthopedic Surgeon
What causes painful hard lump on the breast? I had breast cancer this past year had removed with radiation and chemo. I have a very painful lump hard mass that wont go away and 4 different antibiotics and iv drips nothing helps. Very red and hurts. surgeon doesnt know what to do because he doesnt want to cut on this b...
hi dear thanks for query onHCMYOU need to get a fnac of the painful lump. and based on the report you may need repeat chemotherapy or radiotherapy if suggestive of recurrence.Better to get the pathological report by fnac than trying other treatment.hope your query is answered.
Could a pale optic nerve, found during a brain MRI, be indicative of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? My husband has had a MRI done on his brain.They discovered a pale optic nerve. Searching on computer,Multiple Sclerosis is mentioned with this diagnosis. Does that mean he will have MS or there is a chance of having it?We don...
Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Pale optic nerve on MRI brain is not a specific diagnosis for MS or any other disease. Pale optic disc can be seen by eye examination.On MRI, we need to find white matter lesions in certain parts of brain, such as periventricular, corpus callosum, posterior fossa, etc to make a diagn...
How to treat prolonged cramping in stomach and abdomen? I have had stomach cramping in my lower abdomen, center and left for 10 days now. Last two days have been painful cramping.. bm normal until today..loose today. Left testical is aching. I was told to drink mylox and take ezo for bladder. It s worse today. Any ide...
HI. You have concurrent loose BM and left sided pain in abdomen as well as testicle. This can be due to an intestinal infection and due to straining or so there might be a strain on the muscles supporting the testis. Get yourself examined by a Surgeon who on the clinical grounds can tell you the problem and also treat ...
Suggest treatment for an itchy rash in groin region I have had this very itchy rash up on the inside crease of my leg for about a 2 weeks. it doesnt really bother me until I touch it then it starts to itch so bad! There are tiny bumps in a patch where it is itching and it kind of flares up when im scratching it. When ...
Hi, The rash could be a tinea infection (fungal infection of groin) or intertrigo (Inflammation of skin folds which could be due to a variety of causes). Tinea infection is usually treated with antifungal medications and intertrigo is usually treated with mild steroid medications. Steroids can worsen tinea infection. S...
What does this chest X-ray test result indicate? What does it mean Examination: CHEST PA: StreakY and haZY opacities noteD in both lower lungs. Heart is not enlarged Aorta is segmentally calcified Other visualized chest structures are unremarkable IMPRESSION; Pneumonia, lower lungs ; Mild atheromatous aorta.
Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This report indicates lower respiratory tract infection , needs to be co related with signs of physical examination , lab tests for deciding the perfect line of management .Wishing you fine recovery .W...
What is the cough and stuffed nose with addiction to smoking? Hi, my name is Wesley. I have had this cough for about 5 days now, along with a slightly stuffy nose. I am more worried about my cough though, because i smoke regularly and i am only 21. After i acquired this cough it wasn't a very serious thing, but i trie...
Hello ! you seems to have allergic response to cigarette smoke .It can cause Allergic rhinitis and Bronchial Asthma. , that will result in your nose getting stuffy and your airways to constrict making it difficult for air that you breathe in and out to pass along your airways. Since how long have you been smoking ? W...
Q. What is the treatment for chiari malformation? Hi doctor, I had an MRI three weeks ago and they told there is Chiari malformation about 8 mm. I went to a neurologist but he did not listen to me. I have a constant headache, a pressure in my necks and shoulders, nausea with vomiting daily. I have a problem with swall...
Hi. Tonsillar herniation of more than 5 mm in adults is significant and defined as Chiari type 1 malformation. The usual symptoms associated with this condition are imbalance while walking, cough induced headache, numbness over hands, nape of neck and weakness of hands. Many people are not symptomatic. In asymptomatic ...
Can i feed my baby during therapy with chloramphenicol ? my baby is of 2.5 months old.i m breastfeeding her.unfortunately i hav got severe uti with fullfilled pus cells with culture showing growth of >10^5 c.f.u/ML ESCHERICHIA COLI. The resistent drug is chloramphenicol only. Can i feed my baby during therapy with chl...
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You may easily feed your baby with formula NaN 1 approximately 120 ml every 3-3,5 hour. Chloramphenicol can penetrate to milk and cause severe anaemia. Don't worry, just save your milk,then continue after antibiot...
Does a cyst in scrotum require surgery? Good day doctor! My boyfriend has a pea sized cyst( probably) in his left scrotum. It has been there for 2 years. It is painless but we are very worried as to what it might be. It is attached to the bottom of the left scrotum. Kindly tell us if it is anything serious and do we n...
HelloThanks for query .Based on the facts that you have described the painless lump since last 2 years that your boyfriend has is a Sebaceous Cyst over scrotum .The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally it fades away wi...
Can a red ulcer in the mouth mean oral cancer ? I have a red ulcer on the inside of my mouth, and does this mean i would have oral cancer . Oh yeah and my throut feels like there something stuck in there but i dont know if thats from chewing tabacco or singing. Other than that my mouth look fine and my throut
Hi, The ulcer could be an aphthous ulcer which would resolve in a week time. If the ulcer persists for more than 2 weeks you should consult your dentist. Chewing tobacco is a main causative factor for oral cancer. So pl quit the habit.
What causes headaches with extreme pain and vomiting? My 7 year old daughter complains of a headache in early evening and then wakes up in middle of night in extreme pain and vomits. She usually vomits twice and then will sleep and be fine the next day. This has happened 6 times over course of a year. Tonight was the ...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Headache in kids need to be considered serious only when the below symptoms are there - 1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures/ Fits3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. Without the above red flag symptoms, ju...
Back pain, thigh and buttocks pain, neck pain. Low albumin level. Have had therapies and shots, on aleve. What can I do? I am a female approaching 50 . Recently I am in constant pain in my back upper thigh area near my buttocks. I have pain in my lower back and due to a fall in 2008 I have pain in my neck. ( I have ha...
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Physiotherapy of back muscles in the form of stretching and strengthening of paravertebral muscles plays a major role in providing support to the degenerated spine thereby reducing the pain in an indirect manner.Even if physiotherapy fails to provide you pain relief, then you may try RADIO...
Do I need to have gallbladder surgery? I am the patient from, Shillong Meghalaya I want To Seek Yr advise regarding my gall – bladder stone. •     I have no pain till date. I came to know about my gall bladder stone when i did my ultrasound for my check up after my second ceaserian on july 2011. •     Th...
Hello,You do not require a surgery for your gallstones if you do not have any symptomsSurgery is required only if1 you have pain2 jaundice because of gall stones3 swelling over pancreas4 contracted or thickened gall bladder on USGHope this helpsRegardsDr Samir Patil
What does grade 2 myxoid degenerative changes mean? I just received my mri results it says the findings are as follows, minimal, uncomplicated appearing left knee joint effusion, without gross evidence of intraarticular loose body. Minimal grade 1 strain of the medial collateral ligament, without evidence of tear, abn...
hi,since you have mentioned about the MRI here, the MRI is helpful to see the internal structures of the knee joints, which contains - the ligaments, cartilages, joint space etc. As there is a mild injury of G1 MCL it is not too bad. As this can be corrected. Apparently most of the ligaments like anterior cruciate liga...
Suggest treatment for shin injury after getting hurt on concrete Hi, I m XXXX, and i m quite the idiot. I weigh around 290 and i m about 5 7. I recently received a blunt shin injury with great force. I also broke my toe on the other foot because i wasn t wearing shoes. I went to a med clinic for my toe, and found out ...
Hello, Take tetanous toxoid injection, T bact ointment and Augmentin 625 mg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. G. Hima Bindu, General & Family Physician
Trying to conceive. All tests normal. Advised fertisure F and M. Use of tablets? Any side effects? Hi My hubby is 41 and I m 35. We are also 2nd cousins. I;m trying to conceive for my 2nd child for the last 6-8 months. I have done all the basic tests. Also, I have done HSG last week. Everything seems normal. My husban...
Hello Thank you for your query. Fertisure M and F are supplements in the form of anti oxidants which would help you conceive. There are no side effects. At 35, you should consider consulting an Infertility Specialist and going for detailed testing. Your complete hormonal profile is essential. Ovulation studies and foll...
Suggest remedy for abdominal cramps, sweating and diarrhea For the past few weeks (on and off), I have been burping up a horrible rotten egg smell/taste. This past Saturday night/Sunday morning, I woke up cramping, sweating, and needing to vomit at 2AM, 3AM, and 6AM. Around 9AM, I had painful diarrhea. The rest of Sun...
Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have abdominal cramps, sweating and diarrhea . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , gastroenteritis , medication reaction or side-effect , hyperthyroidism . I would sugge...
Q. Can a couple with same blood group get married? Hello doctor, Blood group of the male is A positive and blood group of the female is A with Rh positive. Can they get married? Will they face any problem in getting pregnant?
Hi. There is no harm in marrying the partner of same blood group. Every individual has unique own blood group and ABO and Rh system used most commonly. If you want to do preconception counseling then investigate with CBC (complete blood count) and if needed HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) can be done to r...
Suggest treatment for itching and red rashes around the buttocks HI doctor,I am having itching,red rashes around my butts and in my inner thighs.I was living in a hostel,i and my roommates used to share soap,i think i got it from there.I had consulted a doctor he suggested me Cosvate GM 20g (clobestol propionate,Genta...
hi,thank you for putting up your query on HCM.as per your query, you may have tinea corporis or friction dermatitis.my treatment advise for the same would be:1. apart from maintain hygiene, wear loose cotton clothes.2. take bath daily.3. take a course of oral antifungals like tab fluconazole 150 mg per week for around ...
Q. I want my eyebrows and eyelashes to be thicker. Help me. Hello Doctor, I have very thin and short eyelashes and eyebrows. I want thicker and longer eyebrows and eyelashes. Please help me.
Hi Thickness and size of eyelashes and eyebrows depend on your genetic inheritance. If your genetic makeup indicates your eyelashes to be thin then they will not grow bigger than your genes allow. In case your genetic material indicates your eyelashes to be thick and beautiful and because of some disease they do not gr...
How to develop triple line endometrium? Hello Doctor, I DONT DEVELOP A TRIPLE LINE ENDOMETRIUM for past 5 months. But my thickness reaches as needed for Embryo transfer . My FET gets cancelled due to no triple line. How can i cure this? How can i achieve a Triple line healthy endometrium? I have taken estrogen supplem...
hello welcome to HCM the triple line endometrium gives a good response and the results are good for FET However if it does not develop - then take a break from the treatment - allow the endometrium grow in the natural cycle and see if it develops well your consultant will be able to help you hope to have answered your...
What is the remedy for body pain with a history of hip-c-5-6? yes I have been dionese with with hip-c 5-6 years ago .I was a heavy dreanker. my esoffic came loose from my stomic and I thought everthing was ok . but now I have lost 40 lb and I fell real bad . my body acks all the time.no energy .fell like staying in b...
Hi, I am sorry you feel like this. After reading what you have said I feel your symptoms could be from several causes. These could include1. Hepatitis C: This disease is currently curable in most patients if treated. If untreated it can cause scarring of the liver with time (called cirrhosis) and ultimately lead to com...
How to treat lower back pain? L.s discs L4L5. L5S1 since 2 years , epideural depomedrol 160 mg inj.Was taken in 2sets with 8 months duration Good results was obtained musle tone good, stability in walking is still with low back pain reduced with diclofinates . How can i get rid of this prblem . Thanks .
Hello, Thanks for your query.I understand you have back pain . These symptoms are part of lumbar disc degeneration with PIVD where the nerves get compressed by the protruded disc.There are several treatment modalities with medicines, physiotherapy and with injections in the back called epidural injections and root/face...
Is there any reason to worry with RCDW 14.7 and MPV 12.4? Hi, I got my blood work done, as a part of my corporate health package along with ECG and Urinalysis. All have come normal other than 3 parameters.1)HIGH SENSITIVITY CRP Low risk for CAD: 2.312)RCDW : 14.73) MPV : 12.4Is there any reason to worry. My BP is 120 ...
Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. CRP is an inflammatory marker. Its level is low and this says you have low risk for heart attack.2. Red cell distribution width is mildly elevated. It is normal and not to worry. If you hemoglobin is normal, not to worry.3. Mean ...
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 ...
How can severe pain after a cervical fusion surgery be treated? My sister, linda, just had this surgery. Cervical spinal fusion. Also Hypothyroidism Osteoarthritis of sound she is in a lot of pain. Doesn t do well on pain meds. What option besides liquid Tylenol. She takes other meds like Paxil, Lethbridge 88 mcg. For...
Hi, You can try analgesics like tramadol or oxycodone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Suggest treatment for hallucinations my mom underwent surgery under general anesthesia and for the last 24 hours she has been imagening that the helicopters and soldiers are entering her hospital bed and when that happens all the hospital personnel disappears. She then pulls the covers over her head hoping they won´t ...
Hello and thanks for your query.I understand that you are worried about your mother's recent mental health problems following surgery. From the description of her symptoms, it seems like she is having visual hallucinations. Considering the fact that this is occuring suddenly after her surgery, the most likely possibili...