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What are the symptoms of having Encepahlitis?
Hello my name is Angeli., and I contracted viral encephalitis in 1989,fro A mosquito bite.was hospitalized 17 days in Oklahoma I noticed changes in my personality.i have dealt with depression,severe anxiety.have ADHD,and am very socially introverted since the illness.I wou... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Encephalitis is irritation and inflammation of the brain often due to infections. Encephalitis is most often caused by a viral infection. Many types of viruses may cause it.Most of the encephalitis usually begins with flu-like symptoms such asHigh feverHeadache.Nausea and vomiting.Joint pain.It is ... | |
Does posterior pituitary tumor cause blood pressure to be chronically elevated or depressed and why?
mr grimaldi was previously diagnosed as having a posterior pituitary tumor that causes hypersecretion of ADH. He comes to the clinic regularly to have his blood pressure checked. Would you expect his blood pressure to ... | ADH is anti- diuretic hormone that is it prevents water loss from the kidneys in form of urine.Since the patient has ADH secreting tumor there will bring water retention in body leading to fluid overload and high blood pressure. | |
What causes pain in left shoulder while suffering from diabetes?
I am 73 y.o. and have AFib, type ll diabetes and have been a non-smoker for a few yrs. Lately, I have sharp pain in my left shoulder blade to spine and neck. The neck pain has been constant for several years, and a sharp pain (like a cigarette burn) hits... | Dear Sir, Thanx for Asking. Before I further Comment, Can I know a little more 1) How Long have you been having Diabetes ?2) Is your Diabetes under control ? ( What are your latest Reading and HBA1C)3) Have you ever got any Nerve related test done ? Like Biothesiometry or Nerve function testing The Pain can be due to m... | |
Suggest treatment for hallucinations when diagnosed with schizophrenia
My niece suffer from ezquizoprenia and she has not been taking the medication for a couple of months. She is 37 years old and she is having allucinations right now. She has a 7 year old girl and I am nervous about her condition. What can I do? She ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand the problem you are facing. She is hearing voices and may harm herself or anyone else so be vigilant, keep away things which can harm. You have to understand she have no touch with the reality and so she is a... | |
Suggest treatment for tingling sensation in the hand post an injury
I was in a vehicle accident last night and was hit from the rear while stopped. A few hours after the accident i developed pain in my right side and back of my neck, right arm and hand. My right hand is tingling and the my arm above the elbow is sligh... | Hello,In my opinion, if there is a history of alcohol or nicotine, use Duloxetine drug, once a day is useful.Thiamine supplement is also beneficial. Mild exercise for the arm would be very useful.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Gayathri | |
Redness in inner thigh, fever, night sweats, lymph nodes visible, possible cyst, history of Staph and hives. Is it an infection?
4 days ago I had 2 areas on my upper inner thigh, looked like strawberry. Tender to touch, not itchy but prickley. day 2, they got larger ( nickel to quarter) felt more like a hive. That nig... | Hi,After reading your history your skin condition seems to be erysipelas.There is elevated erythematous patches with irritation.Pyrexia and bodyache may be there.Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection caused by streptococci.Bed rest and elevated position of the affected parts may improve.There may be regional lymphad... | |
What causes lump and pain near scar after appendix removal?
I had my appendix removed 10years ago. My right right by the scar is very sensitive to the touch, it feels like a really bad bruise I had to check to make sure it wasn't a bruise. But. I noticed that there's like a lump right by the scar that was never there ... | Hi,You have history of appendisectomy,in which incision is taken on abdomen,incision on abdomen may tends to get weaken and incisional hernia can develop,like you can feel mass while coughing or straing near incision,I recommend you to take an surgeons opinion for this. | |
Q. My gums are receding and my jaw bone is exposed. Will I lose my tooth?
Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a swollen, bleeding and receding gums. I tried Corsodyl mouthwash, but I want more advice. I am dreading going to the dentist. I really do not want to lose my tooth. The top bone area is currently exposed... | Hello. Revert with more information to a dentist online --> | |
Should teeth be removed due acid reflux affecting gums and teeth?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I believe I have acid reflux which is affecting my gums and teeth. I am scheduled to have eight teeth and tori's removed this wednesday. Do you see a problem having the o... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.In acid reflux the teeth will get damaged secondary to the acid attack on the teeth resulting in erosion of the teeth. If sufficient tooth structure is there, then we can save the teeth by doing RCT. If the tooth structure is not there then it has to be removed.The ... | |
Suggest treatment for teeth pain and fever
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi. A dear friend of mine came down with Typhoid fever a couple of months ago, he seemed to mostly recover but had a tooth infection and had tooth pulled. Now has pain in all teeth and today is c... | Thank you for your query,Your friends suffered of Typhoid few months back, so I suppose that he had recovered from any weakness from it.In case of infection after extraction, usually the pain or swelling starts soon after the extraction and not after some time.Regarding pain and fever. The fever is just a symptom of in... | |
What causes painful jaw line post tooth extraction?
I had my lower right side wisdom tooth removed 3 days back since then having thrombin pain in the jaw line and place of tooth extracted the pain killer gives relief for maximum two hours only lump nodes under the ear are swollen too also ear ache is pretty bad there ... | Hello,This is absolutely not normal and indicates an active infection that requires treatment. Have you been prescribed an antibiotic and taking it at prescribed intervals? Contact your dentist or oral surgeon and report your condition. You most likely have a delayed healing involving the extraction site, commonly call... | |
What is the treatment for a lump in the leg?
The lower part of my right leg got pressed and pinched up against a metal bar two days ago for a few minutes. About an hour and a half later, I had a large baseball sized lump (swelling) on the inside of that leg. It didn't hurt, unless I tried to walk on it or go down st... | hi.it is best if you are clinically evaluated by a doctor, preferably by a general or an orthopedic surgeon. yes, it is possible that it is an inflammatory reaction from a muscle strain, but still, clinical evaluation is best to rule out other possibilities. further diagnostics such as x-ray will be directed accordingl... | |
i keep going to the toilet a lot
hi i keep going to the toilet alot and a went to the doctors but had n infection but got given some antibiotics and still iam giong threw the day and night all the time and feel like a need it all da time plz help me | HI WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC You need a course of antibiotics, plenty of electrolytes, and diarrheal stopping medication(Eldoper 3-4 times a day) Regards, Dr. Jagdish | |
How can pimples and acne spots be treated ?
,age 15 i got pimples nd spots on face which is making the face look blackish | Hello Ramya , Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum. It is very common to get pimples (acne)at this age due to the hormonal changes taking place in your body with puberty.They do subside as age advances. However it is advisable to get it treated if you are getting pustules or nodular acne which leave behind hyperpigmented... | |
Done semen analysis test. Want medicine to increase active sperms
Hi ! i m saleem from islamabad (pakistan) Dear doctor....please note.... i have got marriage 11 years back i m 40 years old and my wife is 34 years old but we dont have a baby till now my report is ....active 30 % motile 40 % dead 30 % please adv me any... | Hi Mr Saleem, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Please post complete report of semen analysis for proper advice. As per your report motility is low. You need to consult an urologist for complete evaluation. You ll be benefitted with multivitamins and antioxidants. At the same time your wife need to be evaluated by a gynecolog... | |
What are the side effects of Mensovit tablet?
my last LMP is may 6th 2012, yesterday i took Ultra sound pelvis scan & the observation is no seen of any gestasional sac then oru physican sussgest to take tab-Mensovit for getting periods,,,,,,,, i am very scarded to tak the drug mam it is not harful to our body mam | Hi, Mensovit plus is an ayurvedic preparation and hence its efficacy in initiating periods cannot be confirmed. Many effective drugs are available for hormonal balance in allopathy. Kindly visit your gynecologist for further management.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr.... | |
Q. My 5-year-old boy always looks tense and gets angry when someone is unhappy with him. Why?
Hello doctor, My 5-year-old boy seems tense and thinks most of the time. He cannot accept if anyone is unhappy with him, he gets really angry, and he starts crying on things which we cannot understand. | Hello. Children do get upset because of several reasons other than hereditary. Mostly it triggers because of present stressor in the environment such as unfulfillment of basic needs (food, social, hygiene, health, etc.). Other stressors might be lack of parental love and attention. You did not mention the type of thoug... | |
Suggest remedy for infection from nose piercing
Hi,I got my nose pierced, and to avoid any allergies or building of pus I am having Moxikind -CV 625, 3 times a day and applying Sofinox cream in the affected area, but still redness is in the surrounding area..this is the second time I got it pierced in the gap of one m... | Hi,The antibiotic you are taking is good medicine for this type of infection.Take for 3-5 days.But important is dressing and proper cleaning.Clean the part with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.If there is no improvement due to irritation of piercing ring then get it removed and go for dressing.Ok and take ... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Due for IVF. Can Duphaston be used instead of Duoloton ?
good morning madam, i am from chennai india. i am going to do my ivf treatment from next month. my doctor advised me to take duoloton tablets from my 18th day. but now i am in abudhabi with my husband. i forgot to take tablets to abudhabi, i want to know is duol... | Hi! Duoloton is a birth control pill while Duphaston is a progesterone pill, so no, they are not the same drugs. You need to find the birth control pill containing both estrogen & progesterone instead of Duoloton. | |
What does this ultrasound report for testicle pain indicate?
Hi I went to see my doctor I have pain in my testicles did a ultrasound they found my right testicle has valcose veins there was also a 18mm cist on the epidemis but the cist was 2mm before is there anything to worry about because the cist has grown | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are having varicocele and epididymal cyst. Both are benign condition but it can lead to infertility problem. So treat it surgically. Varicocele can lead to low sperm count. So surgical treatment needed for that. Consult u... | |
16 days late for period no pregnancy symptoms mild cramps, 3 negative hpt | Hi... I'm 16 days late but done 3 pregnancy test.. Went 2 the docters but had a bad urine infction so I've had antibiotics 2 clear the infection but still haven't come on.. Could I be pregnant??? | |
How to cure hip pain?
Hello, I m 15 and male. I have a sharp pain on the right hip bone, especially after soccer. If I stretch my left leg too much while kicking, the pain is tremendous and I have difficulty walking after that. It s like a burning, sharp pain. I can t find the cause? | Hi, This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However, I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control hypertension, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any. Any way it may be tried -- Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac + Paracetamol] 1 tablet OD &... | |
Should I be concerned for a small injury on my child s head at the site of lump?
Hi, i just noticed yesterday my one year old son has a small moveable lump, smaller than a pea, on his forehead. He bumped his head in roughly the same area about two weeks ago and had quite a bruise- I am not sure if this would be relate... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I understand your concern. Usually a movable lump is caused by lipoma which is harmless. Injury if has caused only bruise, will heal on its own. If not please consult your doctor for examination. All the best. | |
Q. Can I give Oxidon plus instead of Ocugold for my mother who is suffering from AMD?
Hi doctor, My mother is suffering from AMD. The doctor has recommended Ocugold tablet one per day. But, due to a shortage of this medicine, I am not able to get it. Can I give her Oxidon plus instead of Ocugold? Please help. | Hi. Both Oxidon (Beta-carotene and Vitamin E) and Ocugold (Beta-carotene, Lutein, with Mixed carotene) are based on the AREDS (age-related eye disease study) formulation. Both are used in the treatment of AMD (age-related macular degeneration) of moderate severity. But in case if your mother is a smoker, she should be ... | |
What causes rash on the body of a baby?
my 5 month old son has a rash on his body except for his diaper area. the bumps cause what look like blisters. he has it on his scalp and they have yellowish brown crusty scabs covering them. what comes out of the blisters is a clear puss. we have been treated for scabies but it... | Hello,I have gone through your query and here is my advice. As per your history rashes on baby's body may be due to several causes. It may be due to allergetic reaction, infection. You can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally three times a day. If you are still concerned then you should consult a dermatologist. He may... | |
Suggest medication for joints pain and soreness from vomiting due to food poisoning
I got food poisoning last night and was hospitalized - I feel much better than I did last night - but still terrible. The nausea has passed but I am unable to eat. Is there anything I can do for relief from the aching joints and sorene... | Hi,You will gradually get better over the next few days. In the meantime, take paracetamol and ibuprofen for the joint pains and muscle soreness from vomiting. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Take a light diet, soups or toast are suitable. Take ibuprofen after eating, not on an empty stomach.I hope you feel... | |
Had withdrawal bleeding after missing pills. Brown spotting, cramps, lower back pain
I had withdrawal bleeding (i missed quite a few birth control pills on accident)from 3-13 to 3-19 and now I am spotting light pink blood and brown stringy stuff on and off. My period is due wed/thurs could the spotting be from where m... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M. The reason could be Missing tablets , or infection . I advise you to consult a gynacologist for diagnosis and treatment. Brown discharge with stomach discomfert and back pain strongly suggest the infection so needs physical examination. Wishing for a quic... | |
Is Methadone a steroid?
My brother has stage 4 liver and adrenal cancer. He has had a side effect from the infusions he has been given. It has drastically affected his lungs , nerves and some muscles. The doctors at UNC are giving him Messadon ( not sure of spelling). It is helping , is this a steroid? | Hello,Methadone is not a steroid drug, it an opioid used to reduce pain because of malignancy. The side effects which you are telling is because of chemotherapy induced side effects.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siddartha | |
Severe itching in both hands, swollen lips, sore and scratchy throat. What could be causing this?
At 0130 last night I was woken up with severing itching hands both itched the same and burned when I stopped scratching them. They felt swollen but were not enlarged as I could see. It was jsut the hands and they ertr equ... | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having some allergic reaction in your body, which needs immediate medical attention to limit its progress. I would suggest that you should immediately contact the Emergency Department and get yourself examined and record your vitals like ... | |
Why does a person take medicines like: orthocort 6mg, acmic- alpha, domol r?
lawi am said to have polycystic ovary. age 21 adviced to take rejumet tablet i have severe backpain and asked to take following medicines 1. aceclofenac and paracetamol tabs 2.orthocort 6mg 3 acmic- alpha 4 domol r what is my disease what are... | Hello,I will explain your drugs first. Aceclofenac and paracetamol is pain killer, orthocort is steroid, acmic alpha is a tonic or you can say multi vitamin, domol-R is antacid combined with a prokinetic. All these drugs are necessary and it seems like you have got a very severe inflammatory kind of back pain and it wi... | |
Mirena IUD inserted since four years, no periods since then. heavy discharge now. Consult doctor?
Hello, I am concerned today because I have had the Mirena IUD in now for four years, since i had my daughter. I hae not had a period in the entire four years, however today i noticed that i was spotting a little bit could... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Amenorrhea from last 4 years ,but why? Now vaginal discharge . Consult a gynecologist and get his opinion as this is a very serious thing as physical examination is important . Good luck Dr. HET | |
Heaviness in upper abdomen. Ultrasound, liver profile, renal profile normal. What could this be?
Hi, I am 30 male and about 2 years back I started experiencing mild heaviness/pressure sensation in my upper right abdomen(center and towards right). I have had abdominal ultra sound done last year and about a week back as... | Hello, sumkohli, I was just answering your concerns and I donn't know what happened ! But , I was saying I was glad to hear that your ultrsound and blood tests for liver and kidneys were normal. I am not sure if you were placed on any treatment for acid reflux. If you have tried any over the counter medications like Om... | |
What causes left sided chest pains and numbness in arms?
I have been having pains in the left side of my chest for the last few days that come and go and my left arm is numb in the mornings but gets better as the day goes on. My BP and heart rate are normal. My pains seem to subside if I drink water or eat something. ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your symptoms are improving after drinking water and eating food, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related pain is more. But better to rule out heart diseases despite of normal blood pressure and heart rate because l... | |
How to use mintop 2% for hair loss?
Hi, I have small frontal hairloss on my forehead. After consulting a dermatologist, have been advised to use mintop 2%. can you please let me know how should i be using it. I need the exact steps to be followed to apply head. My patch is the size of 1 rupee coin in forehead | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicMinoxidil is a hair growth promoter.It can be used in various hair loss conditions affecting the scalp like Androgenetic Alopecia, Alopecia Areata and Telogen Effluvium.Minoxidil should be applied on thoroughly clean scalp preferably after a shampoo.It should be used tw... | |
What is male zuska s disease?
what is male zuska s disease, I m going through a surgery consult and don t understand what that is nor the other term they used Subareolar abscess . I m a 32 year old man. Who keeps wondering if I have male breast cancer or something and no one is speaking English to me! | welcome to hcm, it is nothing but a puss filled cavity near your areola. which is ment by sub areolar abcess. it has to be surgicaly drained by incision and drainage I&D. if there is a fistula it has to be removed.if it is not removed you will have persistant pus draining from the I&D. it is different from breas... | |
Suggest treatment for terrible upper abdominal pain
Hi, I am having terrible upper abdominal pain. My current MD is unable to diagnose the problem. I have had a lot lab work as well as CT scan and ultrasound. So far I have been told that everything is normal. But everything is not normal - no one seems to believe me o... | Hello and welcome.I think that you should do endoscopy to diagnose it since CTscan will not be able to detect intraluminal pathology such as ulcer or polyp. Also,it may be caused by inflammatory bowel diseases and you need to see intervention gastroenterologist for further evaluation. Regards | |
What causes an increase in the heart beat?
my five year old daughter has just broke out in tears saying that her heart was hurting when I looked at her, her heart was beating extremely fast and I had to get her to take deep breathes and to calm down it went back to normal after ten minutes should I take her to the eme... | madam if there are previous episodes of similar thing and child is sick ..please go to ER but if answer is no go to your gp ..past history may denote some cardiac problem or some systemic problem as thyroid or lung ..if first episode and child is ok then it may be simple anxiety | |
What are the chances of pregnancy if having frequent headaches, vomitings, motions, breast pains, burning during urination?
hello, my due date is 14th and i haven t got my periods yet, suffering with frequent headaches, vomotings and motions, my breasts are paining and i sens ethis slightly burning feeling when i urin... | Hallow Dear, The first cardinal symptom of early pregnancy is missing a period. You seem to have missed your period. All the other cardinal symptoms appear about a week to 10 days after missing a period. They are :1. Nausea and vomiting with pica : you are having these2. Frequency of urinations : You seem to experience... | |
Blood and brown discharge, pain in lower abdomen near ovaries and backpain. On third birth control patch. Suggest
on my third birth control patch ..never had spotting i put a new patch every friday and period always starts monday ..always ive been using BC for a year now ..i drank last night and this morning i ... | Hi ! Birth control means are not a hundred percent guarantee against conception. May be you conceived inbetween and also aborted without your knowledge which was probably incomplete. Now the brownish discharge what you are getting could be the after effects with some retained parts with resultant pains due the contrac... | |
Q. Can you interpret my blood report and advise me further?
Hello doctor,I am a 35 years old male. My BP is 130/85. I am taking Calaptin SR 120 mg twice a day for idiopathic RVOT NSVT which has been controlled by RF ablation procedure and under this continuous medication to control further ectopic beats. Under the con... | Hello. I went through your post and the investigations you have posted. Regards. For more information consult a general medicine physician online --> | |
Q. My wife is 2 months pregnant, but no heartbeat seen in the scan. What to do?
Hi doctor, My wife is 2 months pregnant. On ultrasound, no growth and heartbeat seen. What can we do? Please help. | Hi. I am very sorry for both of you and I understand your concern. For further doubts consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
I have been burping several times a day & suffering from acid reflux
Ever since a car accident a week and 1/2 ago - I have been burping several times a day, several times a day. I am also suffering from acid reflux. I did receive several bruises internally and externally as vehicle I was in was hit from behind and pus... | Hello and welcome to Health Care Magic Forum,there may be or may not be ,after having a look on x-ray and blood reports ,comments Can be made but before that I don’t think would be right,take consultation with orthopedic ,take some antacid syrup digene and tablet pantaprazole empty stomach once a day,take care | |
Any suggestion for shoulder and neck pain?
Hi, I m a teenager girl and i was playing volleyball yesterday and the ball was coming from a long distance at full speed and i went to get it but missed and it hit me in the face and my head swung back and i heard a slight crack in my neck, right now my right shoulder/neck i... | According to you symtoms, you are suspected to be exposed to cervical vertebrae sublaxation, cervical canal stenosis. You should first do cervical x ray and MRI to exclude the previous disorders. Start in taking vitamin B12 injection once every 3 days and non steroidal antiinflammatory oral tablets twice daily for 2 we... | |
How can trichomoniasis be diagnosed?
I got treated for trich and my partner tested negative...we are in a monogamous relationship abd do not use protection ...he tested negative and didn't finish his meds...I am starting to experience discharge again and am wondering if his test could have been a false negative and no... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some men don`t show symptoms for Trichomoniasis so I suggest you to take test for both of you and to start the treatment for both even if it shows negative for him ask him to complete the treatment. I suggest you to take Metr... | |
What causes a fluttering sensation in the calf muscle?
Ok im 20 and my right calve has had a fluttering sensation in it. It has been hurting a little earlier today but nothing unbearable. I can walk fine without it hurting. Its not hurting at the moment either. Its not tender or painful to the touch. There is no swell... | Hello,It sounds like you are having some muscle spasms. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and start taking a multivitamin daily. Most cramping is due to a relative dehydration (not enough water or too much caffeine or alcohol) or not the correct vitamins. Also regular stretching of the muscles before and after... | |
Suggest treatment for liver cirrhosis
Hello sir i am saksham jain from indore my mother is cause by liver cihhrosis. It was also having a dermatomaitocytosis. It may be taken a long term steriod like wysolon or deflacart during 14 years please suggest me a good treatment of the liver problem. In the body the fluid wil... | Good morning I am sorry to hear about the illhealth of your motherLiver cirrhosis with dermatomyositis indicate that she may be suffering from autoimmune hepatitis. She may need life long steroids +/- azathioprine (immunosuppresant) for her diseaseDepending on the stage, cirrhosis of liver may have multiple manifestati... | |
What causes recurred fever after being treated for sinus infection?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My child started a fever 6 weeks ago with the flu. Since then, he has been on 2 rounds of antibiotics for sinus infections. We just finished the last dose when the low gra... | dear userwe know that recurrent fever or prolonged fever or fever of unknown cause resembles worry to every person but we shouldnot get worry and try to find the cause.......your child was having sinus infection then he took two types of antibiotics that may lead to bacterial resistance of antibiotics as administration... | |
Worrying, crying, unable to forget about the daughter's death during accident. Coping strategies, medications?
Hi, i am 25 years old with two children. In December, almost a year ago, my youngest daughter, Kylee, was accidentally ran over & killed in my driveway when a family friend was leaving the house. I didn t eve... | If there is hypnotherapist nearby, you may contact. To accept the situation in your deep unconscious mind, as I think you need to relive the event in hypnotic regression. That may help you. | |
What causes high grade fever in 7 years old?
Sir, Gud mng, my daughter 7 years old suffering from high grade fever, Urine R/ E shows Pus cells 15-20/hpf and all other investigation viz CBC,MP,Widal,Msntoux are normal. She is on Inj Netilmicin 50 mg I.V B.D from 16/06/2015, seven doses already given but her fever (102-... | Hi... I understand your concern. It could be a viral illness or a typhoid fever or urinary tract infection.I suggest you do - 1. Blood culture.2. Widal test in tube method.3. Urine culture.4. Ultra sound abdomen to rule out upper Urinary tract infection.I suggest you get back to me about the kid' status. I even suggest... | |
Undergoing physiotherapy for blood clots in neck and chest. What is the treatment duration and can it be cured?
I had extreme pain in my hand, starting with little finger then gradually moving to each finger then the thumb, followed by huge swelling, Oct 10/13. After several hours I couldn t take the pain any more and... | HIThank for asking to HCMLooking to your history here it can be said that this will take at least three to four weeks for complete cure, but this can be changed depend upon the severity of complain and other associated pathologies if every thing goes smoothly then it will be fine very soon have nice day | |
What causes white puss boils on testis with pain?
Hello Doctor, My father is 70 years old. 1 and half year back he got operated in testies for epddimities and after 6 months onwards there used to be puss balls with pain started giving problem. We do not know why is this happening, even now he is facing this problem. P... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your description it seems like something like carbuncle or minor abscess. It is nothing but local infection and pus collection underneath the hair follicles. No need to worry as it can be easily cured by antibiotics. Y... | |
Bowel trouble & Pooped Out. should I be concerned ?
Hi I was diagnosed with FAP in 1997. I ve had a total colectomy w ileorectal anastomosis ( j-pouch ), ileostomy take down and Whiple Procedure with total gastrectomy. In April of 2010 I had several endoscopies and colonoscopies and dozens of biopsies of polyps were d... | THanks for the query The familal andenomatous polyposis is a inherited disorder which has little treatment options, your doctors have done a colectomy that means there were more than 100 polyps in the colon. Your doctors have done a good job and u r in the right line of treament Have a healty living | |
Children suffering from recurring cold, wheezing. Nebulising with levolin, budecot respule. Time taken for complete cure?
Hello, both my kids 30months and 6mnths have been suffering for recurrent colds and wheezing past a month and half..finally after tryng lot of syrups and anti allergies my ped gave us nebulizer. wi... | you can continue off and ontill it cures may be -10 daysbut these are allergies to milk protein as the child need breast milk for 2 years and add animal milk children tart getting these as animal proteins are not competible with human proteinsas you withdraw milk and diary for few more years you wont have recurent atta... | |
Have stage C cirrhosis. Taking Benadryl for allergic reaction to sanitizer. Cause of cirrhosis?
hi my name is ron.my wife has been diagnosed with stage c cirrosis.she has been drinking for a long time.she had a job about a couple of years ago that she was having an allergic reaction to the sanitizer they were using.sh... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicBenadry is not known to have an effect on the liver.The cirrhosis is more likely related to the chronic alcohol use. There are other causes of cirrhosis such as (1)hepatitis viral illnesses, (2)autoimmune disease, (3)due to conditions such as wilson's disease, (4)side effect of medi... | |
What causes recurring nose infections and bleeds along with acid reflux in a child?
Trying to find what could be wrong with my eight year old son. These are his symptoms: 6+month symptoms Recurring nose infection/bleeds goes away only with topical antibiotics Acid reflux (was on prescription 6mo prior now infrequent 2... | Hi, If MRI brain turned out to be normal then medical cause is unlikely, a metabolic profile can be done for degenerative brain disease and Wilson disease but it still has findings on MRI. Psychiatric consultation is also a good option because it will help in both ways. Recurrent nose infection and bleed are recent sym... | |
What causes persistent cough and asthma along with chest pain?
Hi, I have been suffering from a persistent cough for nearly two months now. I have been bringing up flem and suffering from asthma. My doctor has given me pendisilone to help with the asthma. I had antibiotics early on but they did not help. Now I am... | Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems more in relation with respiratory infection rather than simple asthma .* Needs work up with laboratory tests , x-ray chest ,pulmonary function test with or without diagnostic bronchoscopy .Hope this will help you .Welcom... | |
Have dark spots. Why do I get them? Will homeopathy help?
I m roop have problem of dark spots since 4 years due to daiting .. but from 3 years m conscious for my health .. have 11 Hb , thirod is ok , I did lots of treatment with help of dermotologist but results are for short timer , used many creams like kojik acid ,... | hi roop,u had taken many diffrent pathy med but u could not tell me about ur discolouration of spot like colour shape ,on cheek/forehead/nose /where? have u any menses/liver problem, sure i can help u.pls u give me these ans/if u can send me ur photo of pigmentation by e mail. than very good 90% sure i can help u. | |
What causes brain freeze despite a normal blood report?
I HAD BEEN CLEANING ALOT AND THEN I HAD LIKE A BRAIN FREEZE. LIKE WHEN YOU DRINK SOMETHING COLD AND YOU GRT THAT PAIN IN YOUR HEAD. I HAVE HAD MEDICATIONS CHANGED RECENTLY. COULD THAT BE IT. I HAD BLOODWORK DONE RECENTLY AND EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT. THAT WAS 2 W... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to the changes in your therapy. I would like to know your current therapy in order to give a more professional opinion. Hope I have answered your... | |
Random faster heartbeats lasting for hours. Have mild asthma and smoking addiction. Treatment?
For the past month, randomly, my heart beats harder than usual and faster. It continues to do so for hours. I was diagnosed with mild asthma when I was 15, I m 20 now, but I also smoke a lot, daily. I m not sure if any of t... | Hi,first and foremost QUIT SMOKING NOW ! You are having early signs of COAD -Chronic obstructive airway disease.You only are responsible for your well being,so don't let your health slip away from your grasp.Consult a Pulmnologist/Physician,get done a Chest x-ray and follow his advise.But as of now quitting smoking is ... | |
How to stop thinking about pornography?
hi doctor i want to know every time i turn on my pc my mind goes to porn site i belongs to it professional its my need to spend lots of time on internet surfing and all...i m really fade-up to doing again and again this practice and jerking off....plzzzz give me some advice how ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First of all, I suggest you to understand porn is not an addiction. Once you treat it as addiction and you "want" to come out of it, it becomes an obsession. Then it becomes very difficult to remove obsession.Secondly, your job... | |
Is conception possible at 44 years?
i lost my 19 year son in a accident 6 month ago, my wife is 44 years running she is haveing regular m.c. can she be pregnant . her hight is 5'1, weight 62 kg. her utreus and oberys are normol as per ultrasound on 27.5.2011, and h.s.g. report, she is ovelating eggs and aggs are ruptu... | HiWelcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns. At this age the chances of pregnancy are about 5%. Although she is having regular periods, the quality of eggs may not be good enough. So consult infertility specialist for assessment of all these factors. Based on the assessment t... | |
Suggest treatment for loose stools with foul odor in an infant
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi I am am very concerned about my 1 yr old son. he has had diarhea for a week now, very watery stool and has a foul ordor that is not pleasant. he had gave the diarhea to my c... | According to history it may be infective (Bacterial/viral) diarrhoea.Please do Stool examination.May require antibiotics.Meanwhile give ORS powder,maintain hydration. | |
Fever, infectious disease. Have spinal cord stimulator implanted. On cipro. What can help?
i have a spinal cord stimulater implanted after one revision now after 3months i began fever etc now infectious disease dr say the battery pack was contaminated due to the area infected is under the pack no drainage ive been on... | Hi and thanks for using this forum.I am so sorry to hear about what you have been experiencing.I understand how expensive this treatment option is. Hope you find the funds to keep receiving it.FRom the information you have provided, i think you will need this pack to be removed and disinfected before re-implanting. Thi... | |
What can be done if the fetus length is lesser than normal during 14 weeks of pregnancy?
My name isn t Bibin. My wife is 14 weeks pregnant. Today we did ultrasound scanning and it shows the baby length as 8.12cm. But the sonographer is not happy with this and she told us the average length should be 8.5cm and they giv... | Hi I think it can be normal variation also. Sometimes there are observer variation also. You can get a repeat scan done and confirm it. Also if findings are same, you can go for a growth scan after 4 weeks and see if size has grown normally or not. Don't worry too much about a single scan. Hope it helps. | |
Suggest treatment for painful knot on roof of mouth
I have a dime size knot on the top of the roof of my mouth right beside where I had a molar extracted. It s painful and been there for six weeks. I do still have a large opening where it was removed. I even have pain in the ear on that side. My roots of my teeth go a... | Hello, Read your query, as you have painful knot like swelling near to extraction socket this swelling can be due to unhealed socket may be infection is still there in extraction socket causing swelling and sinus formation for this you should consult good oral surgeon and go for curretage of extraction socket and Zinc... | |
Is it safe to consume alcohol while on medication for dog bite?
hi there. was bitten by my dog a few days ago. got prescribed they wrong antibiotics for my size as im 225lbs and now ive got a touch of cellulitus up my forearm. now they prescribed me co-amoxiclav 500 mg tablets ive to take 3 times daily. problem is, i... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.The treatment includes local wound treatment with soap and water, active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28 and passive immunization with anti rabi... | |
Is it to be concerned about the lump in the armpit which is painful?
hello! Tonight I noticed a small non painful lump in my armpit. It is about the size of a pea and does not hurt at all. I also started my menstruationn tonight and I have read that these can sometimes go hand in hand. I can gently pull at the skin in... | welcome to Health care magic.1.Generally there are carbuncle / furuncle seen in that area. 2.Due tio infettad hair follicle.3.Avoid blade shaving for some time and usage of after shaves. Trim the hair if necessary.4.If it red and very pain flu get a course of antibiotics and usually it will resolve.5.Nothing to worry i... | |
Will biliburn reduce with SGOT and SGPT reduction ?
Dear Sir, My son aged 19 is suffering from Jaundice . His SGOT is 700 and SGPT is 300. His biliburn is 6.4. My question is when SGOT and SGPT reduces then will Biliburn will also reduce. M. K. Gupta | hi welcome, SGOT,SGPT and the bilirubine level are all coming under LFT once the function of liver will become normal these will come to normal level. mr gupta the best available treatment for this (jaundice) will be in ayurveda. you approach a good doctor at your area along with the medication you have to take some p... | |
Why do I have fainting attacks and also become totally blank sometimes ?
Hi, i am a clg student from last 6-7 month i am suffering from fainting attack, i feel sleepy many times i falls . and sometime i also feel blank for 4-5 min nd i can t remember want happens in that time | Hi Gurpreet, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum. How old are you, What is your Height, weight, gender? May be you are having absence seizures, but it has to be confirmed. Kindly get yourself examined by a Neurologist so that he can examine you and if necessary suggest a CT scan to rule out the exact cause. Wish you Good ... | |
What causes dark vaginal discharge after taking iron supplements for conception?
I havent had my periods from 2 months. Last Tuesday I went for pregnancy checkup. And found out that I am not pregnant. However the doctor gave me iron tablets for 10 days and Folvin for 30 days so that I can plan pregnancy for next month... | Hello,Iron tablet side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and black stool, not change in color of the vaginal discharge.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal | |
Have back pain in the rib cage. Dehydrates, drinks more coffee. Pain induces breathing problem. Treatment?
My husband experienced sudden onset of back pain very specifically right side just at the bottom of his rib cage. He tends to dehydrate and drinks more coffee than water at times. He is an athlete, very healthy.... | Hi, the pain at the bottom of the right rib cage suggests that there may be a stone in the kidney, or at the pelvis of the ureter. It also may be the infection of the kidney. There could also be gall bladder infection, or gall stones, with associated gastric irritation. I advise you to consult a sur... | |
What causes lower abdominal pain?
hi i m 30 years unmarried girl. i wanna know in i got a pain in lower abdomen wenever i get sex appeal is dat a serious problem or sumthing lse my height is 5 ft, 58 kg | Hello..Look your abdominal pain has really nothing to do with your sexual excitement. Its either a matter of pure coincidence or you are just psychologically relating to it. You have no problem, please carry on with your life. If at all u feel that there is severe pain please take TAB Buscopan and get a lower abdomen u... | |
Suggest treatment for cellulitis on the hand
My mother got cellulitis in her hand just from blood being drawn from her arm. She was on antibiotics when it came in her other hand. She had been on the antibiotic for 2 days. She had blood drawn from this arm since the other arm was hurting from the cellulitis. | Hello,Welcome to HCMAs your mother is already on antibiotics,ask her to continue the full course of antibiotics.This is the treatment for cellulitis.Also take pain killers like analgesics for pain.If the swelling doesn't come down by this measures,surgical intervention like fasciotomy is needed.Hope i have answered you... | |
Suggest treatment for soft tissue swelling in hip due to injury
I fell skiing 2 weeks ago, injured my right hip. I had a good size black bruise which is going away, but i have a large bump of soft tissue that is still present. I cannot sleep on my right side because of the pain. Short distance walks are OK. Long dista... | Hello, The symptoms are consistent with a hematoma.It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.Generally it will settle by itself. In your case it is still there even after two weeks.Better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an ultrasound scan. If the size is large it has to be aspirated. Hope I have... | |
Will tramadol cause stiff and sore joints?
Just started tramadol to ease pain. This has taken over from 8 co cocodomol a day plus sever doll when re Have just started tramadol for pain relief,this is replacing 8 cocodomol plus sevredol per day when required, as advised by my local hospital. Many of my joints are very ... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiff and sore joints. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral syndrome, bursitis , gout , infectious diseases , tendinitis or fibromyalgia . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper exa... | |
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 ... | |
Q. Can you look at my MRI and explain the reason for burning pain in feet?
Hi doctor, I have had a problem with my feet now for four years. About four years ago, I had some burning pain in feet. I cannot stand for more than 15 minutes or the pain gets very bad. Four years ago, I also had really bad pain in my legs aft... | Hi. I am sorry that you have had this pain for the past four years. From what you have written, I find that you have problem with feet for four years, burning pain on the bottom of feet and you cannot stand for more than 15 minutes. Your MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) findings are as follow... | |
How can i get pregnant?
Dear sir,My wife and I have been trying to get a baby for 13 months.We have discovered after analysis last June that my sperm count is low.It is around 31.5 million per ejacculation. I have been under a varcecole surgery in 20 September.my wife had IUI in August but there was no pregnancy.her s... | Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic .If sperm count is on lower side then initial treatment includes IUI. I would suggest you to go for IUI and try for atleast 6 cycles before proceeding further.Along with that I suggest you to start multivitamin with zinc and lycopene combination. Reduce weight and quit alcohol and smoking... | |
Suggest treatment for kidney degeneration
BACKGROUND ON CONDITION -PART 1: Blood Tests My mother has many ailments and is now developing kidney disease symptoms. Below are the blood test readings that are out of normal range. This is something fairly new and emerging for my mother. BLOOD TEST READINGS THAT LAB SHOWS O... | Hello,This is a case of diabetic nephropathy .it occurs due to high glucose levels at a given point of time.chronic kidney disease with egfr 46 is moderate disease which will progress BUT with control of glucose and protein levels ,progression to dialysis can be stopped.antidiabetic drugs are to be taken strictly as pe... | |
Severe abdominal pain in the night. Is it due to acidity or gall bladder stones?
Getting severe abdominal pain at the center of the abdomen during night at around 2 oclck, persists till 4 o clock,,,continuous,,,horrible pain, (especially by eating masala items, maida etc) may i know what the cause may be,,,is it acidi... | hi there, what you have described looks like a case of peptic ulcers and as you have rightly noticed spicy food and refined food item like maida make it worse. It would help you to get started on antacids after taking a prescription from your doctor. Also you could make minor changes in your food habit like taking smal... | |
What causes cough, chest fluttering with back and chest discomfort?
I came back from Vegas with a cough, and it seemed to clear up the next week, but its back again. Not at all as bad as it was while I was away. I did notice that during my first week home, I got this funny sensation in my chest, feels like fluttering,... | HelloThanks for posting here. Your symptoms and description can be related to heart disrase. But you have not mentioned anything about your age, BP, Diabetes, previous heart disease, family history of heart disease etc. So it is very difficult to assert that this is a caridac issue. I would advice you an ECG and a trea... | |
Is itchy rashes on legs symptoms of Primary Biliary C?
I was diagnosed with PBC in 2008 and just found out I had it a few months ago. I am on URSO Forte since 2004 with fatty liver but dieted never took one drink since that time, eat very healthy and get an ultra sound every year but found out my records diagnosed me ... | Itching can be a symptom of PBC, but not only. Allergies should be excluded, even in your case. I don't know then, about your last biochemical test liver results if there are any changes in bilirubin or ALP and GGT levels?! If not, a try for some days with Cetirizine(Zyrtec) 10 mg twice a day would be worthy. | |
What causes hard,painful lump on back?
I have a hard, painful lump in my back (flank?), just below the las rib. It has been painful for about 4 months, off and on, and become constantly painful in the past few weeks. It is hard, seems to be oval shaped? and feels a lot like a pulled muscle, pain wise. It is painful wh... | Hi,dear ,,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -Post-traumatic-Right-Costo-Chondritis of floating ribs.?or it could be due to the post-traumatic fascitis at the floating ribs. I advise Consultation with Surgeon, who would tr... | |
Trying to conceive, ovulating normally, dry ovaries. History of numerous abortions. Treatment?
hi Dr. XXXXX i am a woman of 33 yrs and i have been trying to fall pregnant for over 4yrs. i had mutle abortions due to carelessness in life, i regret that deeply. i guess im ovulating well and everything is medically ok wit... | Hello and welcome to HCM You have mentioned that you have had abortions over last four years. There is need to find out the cause of repeated abotions. The causes of abortion are: 1. Chromosomal or genetic abnormalities of the ovum 2. Increased maternal age 3. Infections of the genital tract 4. Hormonal factors- Need t... | |
What does a lump on the left cheek indicate?
I had submission done about a year and a half ago, I have a lump on my right and left cheek. It is noticible and I can feel that it s hard. It still has not gone away. Will I have it forever? I have tried micro needling, saline injections, and a steroid injection. Nothing h... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This seems salivary gland lesion , should be evaluated with ultrasound examination for definite management .Hope this will help to clear your doubt .Wishing you fine recovery .Always welcome for any further assistance... | |
Does my daughter's very high temperature and sore throat need immediate medical attention?
My daughter, 7 yrs, had a fever that got up to 104.4 on Monday night which we brought down to 101.0 2 times that night. On Tuesday night was 100.0 - 102.0. Today the fever was between 97.1 and is now 102.1. This started with a ... | Hello,Yes definitely, your baby needs doctors consultation, it is not an emergency as it appearing acute respiratory infection (ARI), continue to keep her temperature down, continue anticold and anticoagulant medication. Still have a close watch on her respiratory pattern, oral intake and urine output.Hope I have answe... | |
How can swelling in the leg and ankle post an injury be treated?
Hi, my wife slid out or her wheelchair today and twisted her right leg. Her leg and ankle swelled up. I am putting cold compresses every so often and have the leg wrapped and elevated. Is there anything else I can do to bring down the swelling. Nothing s... | Hello, Sorry to hear that your wife has been injured at the ankle joint due to fall. I will advise to continue the icing and elevate the limb and see for 2-3 days. If that doesn't come down then you should opt for an x-ray and take an opinion on the x-ray reports by the clinical physician. Usually, it's never a fractur... | |
Q. UPT is positive and I have pelvic pain and dizziness. Please suggest.
Hello doctor, My LMP is 20th April. I carried out two UPT last month and the results were negative. Today morning, I again checked and found that the result is positive. I am feeling pain in the pelvic region and dizziness in the morning. Please ... | Hello. The pregnancy symptoms can present with mild lower abdominal pain, especially in the flanks, with occasional dizziness, retching, and nausea, which are the effects of increasing progesterone levels and it is normal. As long as there is no bleeding per vaginum, there is no indication of miscarriage. You should be... | |
Suggest remedy for tibia fibula fracture
I am 52 yrs old.....I had an accident on 3 april 2015 on which my tibia and fibula is fractured.... doc inserted a intramedullary rod on next day....but gap of 1- 2 mm remains.....Will it recover without surgery and how much time taken to become heal.... I am very worried...plz... | dear sir1-2 mm gap will get filled up on its own, tibia fractures do take a bit of extra time to recover and consolidate being one of the major weight bearing bone of the body. please do nor worry it mostly heals very well and the joint is strong.please do take calcium supplements and follow the instruction of your doc... | |
What causes rapid heart rate and body tremors?
i am 32years male, 65kg, 182cms tall. Recently a few times i felt my heart beat was rapid and my body was shaking when i climbed the stairs and when i was walking carrrying a 5kg bag .. It was for a couple min and wud ease down once i rest. There was no pain nor sweating.... | Hello! Do not worry, because what you refer does not look a serious problem. It can be a form of normal tachycardia. However, I would recommend you to do a cardiac evaluation; electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac ultrasond and monitoring of a 24-hour rhythm (Holter rhythm 24 hours) and an evaluation of thyroid hormones.I h... | |
Suggest medication for high fever
Hello Doctor- my son (2 years 5 months) is getting HIGH fever (102 to 103 degrees) since Last Thursday every 6 hours, we have started Oflomac suspension based on our Doctor s advise (since Saturday night) but there is no relive from fever- just want to understand if antibiotic Ofomac ... | HelloThank You for contatcing HCM.It depends upon the type of infection patient is suffering from. Different antibiotics are for different diseases caused by different microorganisms. Without knowing the root cause one can not prescribe an antibiotic. As your child is having High grade fever, i would recommend you to d... | |
How can loose stool while suffering from typhoid be managed?
I am seating in a hospital,new Delhi ,India.i am patient of typhoid.from last evening my temperature has become low but losses stools couldn t stop and hospital Ian s giving me such food which i found hard to digest,like in night they gave me black dal,dalia... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.One of the important aspects of treatment of diarrhea is holding off solids till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms.Right now, the colon/intestines are inflamed and they cannot absorb solid food, the use of solid foods c... | |
Should i meet doctor for neck pain and left side pain after getting hit?
Hi, I slipped on a speed bumb walking in to my apartment 2 days ago. MY head impacted the ground pretty hard. My scalp is pink in the area I hit it, the right side of my neck hurts, and my left side hurts. Since this happened a few days ago, do I... | did you loose consciousness?is there any tenderness?You should go to doctor for an xray to rule out any bony injury | |
What causes weakness post Amlodipine intake?
Since it is the weekend, of course, I cannot speak with my internist who yesterday recommended I take Amlopdipine besylate 2.5 tabs, not because of high blood pressure, but perhaps related to his recommendation I take more salt in my diet. (I have not seen the results of bl... | Hello, Your mentioned bp are readings are low, which is the cause for your weaknesses. We don't wish to initiate Amlodipine or other bp medicines unless bp is above 140. So it think you should discontinue the medicine and have some salt sugar water if bp falls below 100 or you continue to have weakness. Monitor your b... | |
How to treat red itchy bumps on my stomach, thighs and chest that spread?
I am a 26 year female. I have reed itchy bumps on my stomach, thighs and chest. And it appears to be contagious beacuse a few of my closet friends have them as well. I noticed if you dont scratch them, they go away. But it spreads by scratching.... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicI will keep a possibility of scabies; the distribution of the rash and similar complaints in a close contact (friend) favor the diagnosis of scabiesScabies causes itchy lesions on sites like groin, lower abdomen, thighs, chest and neck. The itching is specially more at ... | |
What could cause knee pain?
I have never had or been treated for, knee problems. I went to kneel down on my knees to pick something up and I thought I must have kneeled on a small toy because of the instant stinging/burning pain of my left knee cap. I can push on that area with my fingers and produce the same pain. Wh... | HIThis is likely bursitis and it should resolve in a few days with heat, rest and ibuprofen. If it persists, you need an MRI of the knee to determine exactly what the problem is | |
How can severe toothache be treated?
my dentist has pres ibuprofen and actamen for pain of bad tooth. Also etodolac as supplement. How safe is etodolac. Now taking lisinipril and amlodypin for heartprob.The Ibuprofin remedy works to kill pain. Should I change to etolac. YYYY@YYYY | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Etodolac should be taken with caution by individuals with Heart disease. Secondly, if you have a tooth pain then just taking painkiller will not solve the problem.You should get an x-ray of the tooth done to find the cause of p... | |
What causes recurring UTI with lower abdominal pain?
i have been getting frequent uti past 2 years. no antibiotic works. and I m quite hygienic. no idea why this happens. I am 23 years old and this is occurring past 2 years, I need to pee atleast 3 times at night. and doctors meds aren t working, I also have pain in l... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicWith a history of frequent repeated urinary tract infections, you may need an ultrasound of the urinary tract to see if there is a structural reason for the repeated infections.This means abnormal structure of any aspect of the urinary tract: urethra, bladder, ureter, kidney.Tests l... | |
Upper abdominal area pain, loss of appetite, weakness. Done multiple tests. Suggestions?
My Daughter has been struggling for over 3 years with chronic abdominal pain in the slightly upper abdominal area on her right side. Her doctor as well refered specialists have done multiple tests on her gallbladder ,and a colonos... | Hi MamThan for choosing HCM, you did not stated any thing the test result of your daughter she has gone through, what the specialist told to you what was his diagnosis, what treatment he gave to your daughter at that time , it would be much convenient for me to come on any conclusion,, looking to chronocity of complain... |
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