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When does pregnancy occur after having unprotected sex?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... today i had my first ultra sound. the dr said im 12wks 4days n my due date is 7-30-11. im unsure when my LMP was. but initially my due date was 8-3-11. i had a one nite stand on 1... | hithanks for using HCM.as you written that on 11.3.10 you used condom and spermacide , while on 11.8.10 you had unprotected sex, and your EDD is on 7.30.11. on the basis of EDD by USG one can not be sure about answering your question but one can be almost sure based on the information provided by you that father of ex... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
hi, my name is elizabeth im 18 years old and i've always had irregular periods.. (every two weeks)... i had sex about two weeks ago and the first time the condom slipped off after ejaculation... and two days later the condom broke... i took plan b the day after the second ... | Hallow Elizabeth,If you are having your menses very irregular, after two weeks or so, the chances of your pregnancy are much less, since such irregularity is more likely to be associated without egg release. Moreover, from your history it appears that you had intercourse within few days after menses. At this phase of m... | |
What could it be if having abdominal pain in xiphoid process area and area is little concave in that spot?
I have abdominal pain in xiphoid process area that goes down to the upper abdomin. Tender to the touch, I have had 2 ct scans done, with and without contrast. xrays and an esophrogram. All test negative. I have s... | Hi.This can be a classical xiphoid syndrome .A nice course of steroids ( if you do not have diabetes and hypertension), anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen in proper doses , local heat fomentation, Avoiding any movement that causes stress on this area , like getting out of the bed in straight-up position ( roll... | |
Suggest treatment for pain due to tooth extraction
My little sister had her wisdom teeth extracted, and after she took the pain medication she had three grand mal seizures at home. They were over before the paramedics got there. She woke up half an hour after, and was still unresponsive for an hour after that. How lon... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, If you have admitted her in the hospital they will definately give her the medication, i would like to tell you that pain, swelling are common after wisdom tooth removal you just follow the post extraction instructions also take the medications regularly and she will be fine.Take c... | |
What causes pain from armpit to the wrist?
I have a pain in my right arm that starts under the arm pit down the arm ending just above the wrist. there is also some small bruises that appeared under my skin and I didn t bump into anything. It feels like there is a piano wire in my arm that is pulled tightly. I m wonder... | If you have some small bruises and blisters along a line for a few days - then probably you are suffering from herpes zoster infection.It normally goes on it's own but for pain relief you should consult your doctor | |
Suggest treatment for gestational diabetes
Hi, My wife is 4.5 month pregnant. She is having diabeties. Specially in the morning we noticed her blood sugar level go between 120-125. We have noticed that her after meal (2 Hrs) we measured her blood sugar level is between 130-140. She is having diabetic food and walk eve... | if you take my opinion then I would suggest you that at this early stage it is best to go for a diabetic diet and regular exercise ,but still low dose human insulin can be started as it can keep sugar levels at normal range and is also safe in pregnancy | |
Swollen gums, pimple on tongue, white pimple inside lips. What could it be?
My gums feel like they are swollen. I also had a pimple look alike on my tongue but i do not know if it is going away because it hurts a lot when I eat. Also my back teeth hurt now so I can't eat at all. I also have these two small white pimpl... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, According to your clinical history i suspect that you are suffering from oral ulcers a thorough clinical examination is required by the Dentist for proper diagnosis and appropraite treatment plan. I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the checkup done also get an x-ray of the... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach aches and diarrhoea with mucous discharge
My 5 year old daughter has had a stomach ache and mild diarrhea today. She has no fever and has been playing and eating normally. However she coughed recently and said she had an.accident. When I checked her, however, her accident was a clear mucu... | Hi...this seems to be a bacterial or bacillary dysentery. This required antibiotic therapy and zinc supplements and I suggest you see your paediatrician for prescription of appropriate antibiotic dosage. It doesn't need an emergency management, but will need a doctor's prescription.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
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... | |
Suffer from itchy rashes after having knee replacement. On antihistamines. Proper medication?
I had a full knee replacement on the 26th January and am now suffering from an itchy rash over my back and now on my shins, my Dr says this could be an allergy to the anaesthetic and now taking antihistamine tablets and apply... | Hi and thanks for the query, Its possible that it could be an allergy to an anesthesic, but the duration of the itches deserves exploration of other possibilities of the itches. A blood test in search of raised eosinophil levels to confirm an allergic component. At some point, raise Immunoglobulin E levels might be mea... | |
Q. My headache persists even after pituitary tumor surgery. What to do?
Hi doctor, My son had granules of the pituitary gland, and it was removed through the nose by surgery around a month ago. Now, he is getting an occasional headache when he goes out in the sun and when meals delayed. He has a history of a severe he... | Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although headaches are common after pituitary gland tumor, the presence of on and off headaches after one month of surgery indicates more possibility of continuing migraine rather than surgery. This is evidenced by triggering of headaches following sun exposure and de... | |
Q. Red and painful boil on testicle makes walking difficult. Please help.
Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. I have a boil on my testicle. It discharged some yellow fluid in the morning. It has turned red now. I feel pain when I walk due to friction. I applied Candiderma powder in the morning, but now I forgot to g... | Hello. I have noted your concern. Perhaps, it is a bacterial skin infection - red, painful and swollen. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent.Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
Suffering from chest pain for over 2 years
i have chest painfor the last two years.iconsulted a cardiologist and he who after seeing the the same told me that ihave no heart related problem. But I am sorry to say that i am still suffering the pain often which becomes sometimes quite painfull. pl. suggest some remedy. | You need to undergo a chest X ray to see if there is any problems related to your lungs. And also if you have acidity/heart burn related issues you would require treatment for the same as well. | |
Does apnea machine cause bronchitis?
my husband has been using an apnea machine for a few years now...just recently within the last 3 weeks he has acquired a cough, chills, sweats, slight fever and has noticed blood in his phlegm....we went to the clinic and the doctor sent him for a chest x ray saying it is probably ... | Hi. I can understand your concern. He will need a chest x ray to evaluate if its a lung infection and may require treatment for the same. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Used copper IUD, red raised itchy rashes on chest, behind ear, groin, burning sensation
I had a copper IUD put in on Thursday. Friday developed a rash behind my ear. That night had rash on chest. Over weekend has spread to forehead nose ear belly button and groin. Is red raised thin fluid filled. If open is a yellow c... | Hello ma'am.What you could be experiencing is a reaction to the IUCD, but this can be ascertained only after knowing what type of IUD was inserted and whoch metals it contains.I would urge you to visit your doctor regarding the same and get the IUD removed if this is indeed due to the IUD.Hope this helps.Take care. | |
What reduces the suffocation feeling during the healing process of pneumonia?
i am 46yrs old two wks ago i was diagnosed with pneumonia and the same time i had this suffercation feelin which was really scary i have had two lots of antibiotics and a nasal spray, today is the first day it has felt ok but im worried its ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchospasm which is causing this suffocating feeling. Pneumonia causes inflammation in airways and this in turn causes bronchospasm. So in my opinion, you should ask your doctor about starting inhaled bron... | |
What treatment can I rely on for shin injury?
Hi doc, I just fell from a windowsill where I was hanging some blinds and hit my shin against a radiator. It is quite painful, and I am having pain while flexing my foot. I was wondering if I should go To a doctor about this, or just have home treatment. Thanks | Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion if your injured leg could withstand your body weight without the help of your other leg ( weight bearing ) some analgesics when needed only ,icing it for the first 48 hours , ma... | |
What is the life expectancy for stage IV cancer patient?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...how long does a person usually have with stage four and it has alreadyspread to lymph nodes.chemo and radiation he cant take because his body reacts to it.told him to get affairs in ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Life expectancy and prognosis depends on site and type of cancer. However it is stage 4 cancer so prognosis remains poor irrespective of type of cancer. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is only palliative treatment. It can not cure the disease. O... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach ache, yellow stools and bad breath of a 3 year old
My 3.5 years old boy has tummy ache, yellow stools and bad breath, he had a high fever for few days but that seems to have gone but he has lost weight and is not eating much. He is normally very fussy anyway. He is being aggressive and sc... | Hi, Your child is probably suffering from stomach infection. If I was your treating doctor, i would have given oflox syrup 5 ml PO three times a day, with syrup cyclopam 5 ml PO three times a day for 3 days. At the same time i write him tests like CBC, stool routine microscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Since, this is a... | |
What do lumps and severe pain in the groin area indicate?
I have had an inguinal hernia in the past on my left side however the last few days I m having extreme pain on both left and right side of my groin and lumps very hard bumps and lumps also had a small infection from an insulin injection on my buttocks on the le... | Hello,The most possible reason for both sides groin lump with pain is reactionary lymph node enlargement secondarily to buttock infection from insulin injection.I strongly recommend control of primary site infection, by which the lymph nodes will gradually return back to their normal position.Hope I have answered your ... | |
Dental cleaning, split in gums on that side, unable to eat anything, burning sensation. Treatment?
I had an Right Upper Quadrant dental cleaningon 21 Aug 12 by my hygenist. A few days later, I had noticed that my gums felt split in the roof of my mouth on that side as well as where I open my mouth on the right side an... | Hi..Thanks for the query.Problems like pain in gums ,sensitivity to cold ,inability to eat,fragility of gums occurs during the in-between appointments of scaling.Have patience and get your complete scaling and polishing done.Do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day for 4-5 days and maintain good oral hygiene.Take CLAXIN t... | |
Suggest treatment for tumors in mediastinum and liver
I am a 65 year-old woman in good condition. I was diagnosed in 06 with mid-gut carcinoid (neuroendocrine cancer.) Tumors were removed from omentum, root of mesentery, ovary, small bowel, peritoneum, bladder, rectum, 10 or 12 lymph nodes were positive for carcinoid.... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Neuroendocrine tumours are known to affect mediastinal lymphnodes, live, lung etc. So better to get done PET scan every six monthly and see the size and number of hot spots. Hot spots are due to increased uptake of PET dye. And this suggest p... | |
What causes penis to be softer and shorter?
22 male from pakistan. 59 kg weight. i want to ask that i am facing a problem in erection. my penis in normar state is about 1.5 inch which was used to be 2.5-3 inches but now it is just 1.5 inch and very soft. during erection it is better and becomes 5 inches and a bit hard... | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have noticed your penis to be soft in flaccid state.Please note that length and softness of the penis in flaccid state has no significance at all.It is hardness of penis on erection that is important for sexual satisfaction of both t... | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
hello doctor, im taking miprogen tablet for past 3 days,doctor said to contine for 10 days. i want to know that whether this treatment i will get pregnancy iam very to have child soon because iam not having child past 2 years did i want to takwe any other extra treatment for this plea... | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Not conceiving even after 2 years of unprotected intercourse, you are having primary infertility.Miprogen is progesterone which supports the pregnancy by making uterine environment more favourable for foetus. It may help you conceive, but your rest in... | |
Suggest treatment for knee pain
70 in September; athletic all my life; arthroscopic surgery right knee from torn meniscus march 2013; knee scan indicated cartiledge almost gone; significant knee pain after 100 yards walking; no problems sleeping; pain killers moderately helpful; is knee resurfacing a good prospect; sh... | Hello, I have studied your case. Meniscus tear can be associated with arthritic pain.Meniscus tear pain will disappear after TKR. There will be no impact in healing of Total knee replacement due to previous injury.Post operative Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises for early recov... | |
What is the best time to mate to have a baby ?
HI Doctor . We are planning to have a baby. I normally stay abroad and i have come to see my wife for 10 days . In the last ultrasound the gyno has told that my wifes right egg is fully matured and is ready to ovulate . Can you pls let me know the best time to mate . We h... | Hello and welcome,I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. I understand that you have come back for a very short time. Unfortunately the mature egg report remains valid only for a day or two as the egg releases after this and if sexual contact occurs during that time pregn... | |
Experiencing a blink that turned into a facial paralysis when trying to talk
My friend has developed a severe blink that has now has turned into a facial parralasis when he try s to talk, he has had a very traumatic time over the last few years and I thought it may be psychological but I fear it may be something worse... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your friend's symptoms. Based on the description, he seems to be suffering from hemifacial spasm. If you can upload a short video f his face at rest and while he speaks can help confirm the diagnosis.Botox injection treatment can help in hemifacial spasm.I hope my answer... | |
Suggest medication for cold and nasal congestion during pregnancy
Hello.I am 5.5 months pregnant and I was wondering what medications can I take for a common cold? My symptoms are severe congestion, runny nose and a slight sore throat.I currently have Dayquil/Nyquil regular strength cold and flu and Alka Seltzer Sever... | Hi,Sorry to hear you are suffering from a cold. Common cold is mostly caused by respiratory viruses and may need only symptomatic treatment. Dayquil/Nyquil are drugs that contain:- a pain reliever and fever reducer (Acetaminophen)- cough suppressant (Dextromethorphan)- decongestant (Pseudoephedrine)- Anti-histamin (dox... | |
Does pleural effusion cause back ache?
My throat has been producing this frothy white sputum and I always spit it off. I don't have productive cough at all. I also experience chest and back pains later of the day. I'm f, 23 years old and a month ago I was diagnosed to have minimal pleural effusion. After a week of ant... | The back pain could be musculoskeletal in nature and excessive froth could be because of allergy. Do you have any allergy issues? You may take a tablet of montair lc daily for a while which should help you. | |
Q. My lowered left brow is causing droopy eyelids. Will blepharoplasty help?
Hello doctor, I always had a lower left brow causing the lid to appear more droopy than the right side. However, the skin on the left side has recently become thinner in the past year I would say, causing less of my lid to appear and I feel a... | Hi. You have explained your history nicely. You have not mentioned about photos. Both are recently taken or different. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In the photos attached first one which is showing your lower lids down seems to be taken in a slightly down gaze. That is a normal thing. When we look... | |
What causes backache while suffering from pancreatitis?
I was in the hospital 3 weeks ago with what they diagnosed was a mild case of pancreatitis. My gall bladder was removed 3 years ago. I do not drink and I eat healthy. They ran several tests but could not determine the cause for my pancreatitis . I continue to hav... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your back pain may be due to pancreatitis. As pancreas is retro peritoneal organ which means situated in relation to back, pain originated from pancreas inflammation radiates to back. Still I would like to advise X-ray of the... | |
Which areas of the brain are affected by hemiparesis?
What specific area(s) of the brain have been damaged as a result of a stroke if you have right hemiparesis and diminished pinprick and two-point discrimination of the right side of your head and arm. Deep tendon refleses are brisk on the right and there is a positi... | Hello,As motor and sensory system are involved on same side of body there is a due possibility that this brain damage is located In left cerebrum near motor & sensory area.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
How to treat chronic parenchymal kidney disease?
Hello my mother is now 60 years old. Her Uria is 75 %, creatinine - 5.6 , Kidney Seize - 6.6 cm ( Right ) and 5.4 cm ( left) . USG report says Cronic parancaimal diseas of both kidneys. Please give me your advice what will be the best steps to take to survive my mother ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Chronic parenchymal kidney disease needs treatment with dialysis or kidney transplantation. If your doctor has still not mentioned about dialysis then the condition of your mother might be clinically better to be treated without doing dialysis but creatinine level 5.6 is high. You must regularl... | |
Suggest treatment for lesions in medial tail bone
I have a 15mm lesion on medial tails bone with lots of pain. I was wondering what the success rate is on surgery on this on a 57 year old woman? I have HTN, nothing else. I have had surgery on my right foot and two surgeries on my left foot.I have kissing tibia in both... | hi,as mentioned by you , there is a lesion on the tail bone. now depending upon the type of injury the treatment can be planned.in most cases the treatment is conservative like -restmedicationphysical therapy90% of the cases recover with this conservative management.Very few who has a broad based injury recommends the ... | |
What can cause spots on the liver?
Hi, I am 42 and just past august, i was feeling sick, i seen my doctor next day and he said i had to go hospital right away for blood trazfussion. I was enemic also and i had bleeding varcies too. I am now at stage 4 of cirhosis my liver and now i am waiting for my MRI To happen in A... | Hi,Thanks for writing in to hcm.I understand your problem and will try my best to help you out.In a patient with liver cirrhosis, with liver spots mean that there are either:1. Regenerative nodules : regeneration of liver cells taking place2. Dysplastic nodules in the liver showing abnormal cells.Please dont be worried... | |
What causes lower back pain even after treated by a chiropractor?
My husband has had lower back pain for about three weeks, He has seen a chiropractor once a week but it doesnt seem to go away. this week he was doing better until he saw the chiro, then spent two days after in pain.Could this be more than a musle strai... | Hello, The symptoms of your husband seem to be related to a muscle strain. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest using Voltaren gel for local application. I suggest using cold compresses for relieve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I ... | |
What medical condition could cause sudden stiffness and pain in the hands of a 60-year-old?
hi my 60 year old husband has sudden stiffness and pain in both hands, He cannot open or close them without great effort. This has happened in the past and stopped after applying a heat pad. Since it is both hands at once, I wo... | Hello, Possibilities are:- Carpal spasm or tetany-due to hypocalcemia. Go for serum calcium and serum 25 (OH) Vit D level Raynaud's phenomenon on cold exposure-as improved on the application of heat pad. Myotonia-Exposure to cold causes marked myotonia in the exposed muscles; the relaxation of the muscle is impaired fo... | |
Liver damage due to alcohol abuse. Is Udihep the right medication?
Hi Doctor, I have damaged Liver because of Alcohol Abuse ( alcoholic hepatitis or maybe pre-cirrotic). LFT enzymes GGT and Alkaline Phosphate are very high but others like AST, ALT , Bilirubin etc are normal. I have quit drinking now and following the ... | Hi Divir, welcome to healthcaremagic.com Your question is "Does udihep help in your case ?" . Basically you liver produces bile salts which are normally removed through the bile duct into the intestine. They help in digestion of fat. The bile salts when they reach the intestine may change in form, some of them get rea... | |
Stomach pain with gas. Is it because of having worms ?
i had a cold a few days earlier and it stopped as soon as iv got these symptoms.Iv been having lots of gas and when i go to the bathroom i see white things they are in the shape of a worm but it isnt moving and iv been having so much gas sometimes i have stomach p... | Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good day White substances in the stool could be mucus or worms and their eggs. Do visit your Doctor who will do a Stool examination to confirm. | |
How to get rid of tiny red dots on the clitoris?
Hi, I am a 17 year old girl, im 5'5 and 155 lbs. I have a couple tiny red dots on the "ball" part of the clitoris and a little black dot beside it! around the lips it has become red and sore.. it doesnt hurt when i pee but it is uncomfortable.. its been like this for 2 ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be due to skin irritation or due to allergy to soaps or deodorant or moisturizing cream or latex or having herpes simplex or other STDs. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid irritants appl... | |
What causes sharp pain in the ribs and cough?
Hello im Brigette Garnett and 3 days ago I came down with something puffy eyes stuffed nose a little bit of a cough anyways starting today I been having pains on the bottom right side of my ribs if I breath to deep or sniffling so im wondering what that could be its a real... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I cannot say in your particular case, but generally, pain with difficulty in breathing is associated with a respiratory structure. It can be the beginnings of pneumonia, the inflammation of lungs from a virus, irritation of t... | |
How to cure sun tan on the face?
hello, m 30,my skin is becoming more dark immediately when i go on morining sun, my face skin gives more differentive with body skin, later consulted with Dr, but he suggest the cream neutriderm lightening cream along with cream mellagard 50 spf. still problem exist after using this. | Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.Generally, in my patients of sun tanning I would advise then to get series of microdermabrasion followed by chemical peeling. Microdermabrasion is a procedure that removes the superficial deas layers of skin and it is done with a help of machine. Then after a week or same day itself I... | |
Hole in mouth oozing pus. Difficulty opening mouth. Can this cause harm?
hello, i had recently had 3 teeth removed. i also had a absences on my right side of the face that was very painful. after the teeth were removed i was given 600 mg of ibuprofen tablets, and was required to take every six hours. i was also given ... | hello and welcome, as per your quiery its not clear whether your extracted teeth were associated with abscess or pus discharge. if yes,this was case of periapical abscess. please keep the socket hygienically by irrigating with betadine and sodium hypochlorite. curettage using gracey curettes and drainage of pus will he... | |
Suggest reasons and treatment for pain in legs from thigh to toe
I am 53years of age. Recently from 1month I have pain in legs. Some times a dislocation like catch occurs in the right side hip. But I have pain in the legs starting from Thighs to toes. I do regular jogging and every sunday climb a toughest track of nea... | Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from radiating pain in your lower limb. This type of pain may be most probably due to stretch or compression of sciatic nerve at your hip or at back. I will suggest you following - 1.Avoid climbing to hill for few days. 2.Do rest. Keep a pillow under your legs... | |
Any advice for higher levels of monocytes/glucose/alkaline phosphatase and low TCO2/sodium/albumin/creatinine?
My daughters blood test results seem really off. She is 8yrs old the following are high Monocytes% 9.74 ABS. Monocytes 1.07 Glucose 123 AST 48 Alkaline Phosphatase 344 She is low in the following, TCO2 19 Sod... | There are 2 things that catch my attention in this report.one is glucose 123 . now was this a fasting or random sugar ?if it was random, then it is normal, but if it is fasting, you need to be doubly sure that the sample was given after 10 hrs of fasting. No 2 is sodium which is slightly low. Please get a Blood pressu... | |
Pigmentation on face. Used skin lightening creams. Home remedies to reduce pigmentation?
I am 26 year old. on My face on there are some pigmentation spots which are visible little bit. last year i used skin lite cream after consulting dermatologist it was effective till the time i was using it but after sometime it ag... | Hi skinlite can decrease pigmentation but temporarely.use of sunscreen in the morning and skinlite ointment in the night can reduce pigmentation recurrences.use of derantox tablet once daily and dermadew lite soap can cure the condition. The home remedies can be use of orange juice daily once and appilication of multan... | |
Q. My wife could notice blood in her stools. Could you please advise us with proper guidance?
Hello doctor, My wife (age 33 years) has been suffering from piles related issues since last 10 years. It occurred after her delivery (in 2003) and was harmless at that time. We are having an eleven year old daughter. Recentl... | Hello. I understand your concern. It seems like your wife has second degree hemorrhoids which has also led to her fissure. The good news is that it can be managed medically. The first line of management is medical management. Itching is a very common manifestation, which is also known as pruritus. There are certain gui... | |
Q. Can Sibelium taken for migraine cause poor memory?
Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I have migraine problem from last one year. I took Sibelium 10 mg. But I noticed after taking these medicine that my memory has become weak. Before, I had good memory. | Hi. Sibelium (Flunarizine) 10 mg is a good medicine for migraine but probably has not been quite helpful for you. You can consider taking tablet Betacap Plus (40+10) once in the morning regularly for a month. At times of severe, unbearable pain, you can have tablet Naxdom 500 mg SOS after food. Also, since you have mig... | |
Q. Why do I feel softening around anal area?
Hello doctor,For the past six days, I feel softening continuously around the anal area when I walk. Now, I am suffering from slight constipation. I have no hemorrhoids and no staining in the undergarment. I have no blood in the stool and no pain in the anal area and also on... | Hi. Functional constipation. Sigmoidoscopy. 1. Avoid constipation. 2. Avoid non-vegetarian foods and take lots of green vegetables. Revert back after sigmoidoscopy to a medical gastroenterologist online.---> | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
Is anti rabies vaccination needed for a bleeding puppy bite?
My 4-month old puppy was playing with my 12-yr old child this evening. The puppy was chasing her while running and the puppy got too excited. The puppy happen to bite her on the leg, it wasn't that deep but it bled a little. Does my child need anti rabies va... | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Your child needs anti-rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as well as tetanus shot . Apart form this immediate cleansing of wound followed by local application of antiseptic like povidine -iodine liquid, oral antibiotics if required , analgesics for pain is... | |
What causes lower back pain and tingling in legs?
hello i am 22 years old i had problems with kinney stones before but i dont have the same pain as i did before and i am wondering what it can be i am off my depo shot i am having lower back pain it feels like theres bubbles poping inside my body and my right leg is tin... | as per your explanation here it looks like you have a problem with your lumbar spine i suggest to go ahead with either MRI of lumbar spine or visit a orthopedic doctor for proper evaluation. here the orthopaedic doctor may i ask for blood report to check uric acid as well as calcium and vitamin d level. You can do the ... | |
Suggest treatment for a sore on the stomach
I have a sore on my stomach that started out as a small red bump and in the past 2 weeks has turned purple, peeled back, and started bleeding and oozing pus. I am worried only because it has been here so long and because it is very tender to touch. It now is a small hole tha... | it looks like a fistulous or sinus tract in your abdominal wall. so it is basically treated by sinus tractarsupialisation with normal granulation tissue. go for a surgeon and sinography with tract exploration . | |
What causes breathing difficulty with dizziness and headaches?
hi i'm 15 years old and for a about a week now or so i've been haveing trouble breathing at times like a tight air passage, dizzynessheadaches, and occasional white dots flying around where ever i look. i'm wondering what it might by but i think it may be ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. But better to first rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry fo hypertens... | |
Ovarian cysts, eggs not rupturing. Reason?
I am a woman 25 years old,,who has been married for years, and there was no the analyzes my husband is free but the problem is ovarian cysts as the egg each month up to the appropriate size when a device is detected Ultra Sound at day 14 of the session, but when they leave no... | Hi, Its normal for eggs not to rupture in few of the cycles. Additionally not all cases of egg rupture can be seen on ultrasound. Sometime what you see is not unruptured egg but the corpus luteum. (Which normally forms after the egg is ruptured). Still some cases of repeated cyst formation(egg not getting ruptured) mig... | |
Q. My mother is 60 years old and could not see anything in right eye. Why?
Hello doctor, My Mother is 60 years old. One month before she was not able to see anything in the evening from right eye so she washed it with water and pour some eye drop into the right eye. She felt burning sensation too. Next morning she was... | Hello. This sudden painless loss of vision prompts the possibility of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The thing that has happened here is a vein carrying blood to the retina is blocked and it got burst releasing blood inside as well as outside retina which leads to blurring of vision. Now as per the investigatio... | |
Q. Where should I insert my penis during intercourse?
Hello doctor,I recently got married and have a few doubts about intercourse. I am not clear about the vaginal spot. Where should I insert my penis exactly? I had a chat with my partner and she said that it is the spot where the gynecologist tested her uterus when w... | Hello. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. For more information consult a sexologist online --> | |
How to treat painful inflamed area on penis?
yes, I have an inflamed area on my penis, near the base. I've tried to pop it but nothing would come out and it started hurting to bad before I could get it to the point that it would pop. it has a black dot in the center of the inflamed area. it raises a good 1/8 inch from... | Hi, . I am Dr Alok Sinha, MD, from India. I will try my best to answer your question. The base of penis is surrounded by many hair follicles. It appears that you have hair follicle infection. As you told there is a black dot in the centre of the inflamed area which shows that there is an uprooted hair which got infecte... | |
Kidney pain. Had infection weeks ago. Normal urine. Recommendations?
Hi, I was hospitalised for a week due to a kidney Infection..3 weeks ago.. Is it common to still have this kidney pain. (Mainly in the evening) I also had similar pain about about 1month prior to being amitted to Hospital. My urine samples have been... | It depends what is ur dx.recurrent kidney infection is possible if u r not adequately treated ,if ur dx is Vur that means vesico ureteric reflux .if u r on prophylactic antibiotic chances of reinfection r less.be calm ur DMSA will help u | |
Q. Why does my breathing problem increase in AC room?
Hi doctor,I have been having a little trouble in breathing. I feel my problem increases more in an air conditioned room. I was on the following medicines for the last three days without much improvement. They are tablet Augmed 625 mg, tablet Pan-D and tablet Cetzin... | Hi. I have gone through your query and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a general practitioner online --> | |
Suggest remedy for high blood pressure
Yes my husband blood pressure was 160/100 and he is expiriancing severe headache blurred vision i am an lvn took his bp 5 mins later it was 165/100 I instructed him to lay down elevated feet took his pulse and bp another 5 mins later it was 122/80 what is going on had mild htn | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.You should know that we talk about hypertension if we have mean value that exceeds 140 / 90mmHg.A person might have high value during emotional and physical strees ... | |
Suggest treatment for dust and pollen allergy
Yesterday morning I woke up with my two bone cheek areas red, like hives. Exactly and simetrically in both cheek bone areas, Today the cheeks are swollen and the redness is like moving upward, less red but more swollen on face cheek area. Its like an allergic reaction to s... | HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Most probably this is an allergic response. You might have bitten by some insect or dust has done this allergy. I would recommend you to try following:> Avoid touching face with dirty hands.> Don't use towel after washing face.> Use cetirizine one at night for 5 days for itch.> Take mo... | |
What causes stabbing abdominal pain with dizziness and nausea?
I am having abdominal pain on my lower right side. It started kind of suddenly and has been getting worse the past couple of hours. It hurts when i press the area and coughing or sneezing make it hurt a lot more. It is a sharp stabbing pain. I haven t been... | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes knots on arms while undergoing kidney dialysis?
I have been on Dialysis since June, 2011. (female, 55 years old, 5'11" 185 lbs) Last test showed kidneys functioning at 4%. I have noticed most of the long time patients have huge, round protrusions (knots) about the size of a ping-pong ball on their arms. I... | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist and transplant surgeon,i can understand your anxiety.Your kidney function at 4%,is like a non-functioning kidney.Dialysis or a kidney transplant are the only options available.A transplant is the best option. All people on weekly dialysis,will have a fistula on their forearms,fo... | |
What causes soreness in the shoulders?
a week ago my shoulders became very sore, could not left objects. That subsided and may left shoulder and arm stayed sore. after a couple days it felt better and I lifted a 40 pound bag. My left bicept contracted and it feels like I tore something. still sore. Now it is very pain... | Hi, Your query gave no information to us about what is your main problem. first there is pain in shoulder, then arm, then urination. All these are not connected. You have to give proper description of your problem to reach us to a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Rega... | |
What causes arrhythmia in a child?
Hi i have been checking my 5 yr old daughters heart rate while she is asleep and have noticed that her heart skips a beat every 5-7 beats. I checked my 7 yr old son and his is not doing the same. Is it normal for a childs heart to be skipping a beat like this? | Hi,I understand your concerns but you should have this evaluated by an ECG and an echocardiogram to detect what Is causing the skipped beats.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
How to naturally relieve calcification of knuckle after fracture?
I have calcification on my knuckle from a slight fracture. It has healed but left this behind. My knuckles are not in excruciating pain, but they are aching all the time. What can I do that leans more to the natural ways of treating myself? Thank you! | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Try hot and cold therapy. Dip your hand for 3 mins in hot water and then dip again in cold water for 1 minute. Do it 8 to 10 times in a day. Use smiley ball for strengthening exercises . And do dogging with play clay. It wil... | |
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 ... | |
Bleeding, have scabs, painful, mood swings, imaginary friends. Why do I enjoy pain?
Is it normal to always be sad and moping around? I always see the bad side of things, and I talk to myself at times. I've made up almost like imaginary friends that I tell myself are there, but deep down I know that they are not. My mo... | Hi there,Thanks for your query. I fully understand the agony that you are passing through.From the information provided, you are suffering from severe depression and low self-esteem. Please don't worry : this is just a transient bad patch in your life. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.You will certainly b... | |
Does the severe pain in my finger and swelling in my knuckles after an injury need medical attention?
I got my hand caught in the inside hinge of a car door a week ago. I immediately had intense pain in four of my fingers and the top of my hand. I still have moderate pain on the top of my hand, but I have intermitten... | HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Pain is due to post-traumatic effect. It will take some time to get back to normal state. In the meanwhile i would suggest you following things:> Take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it over your hand. It Will give soothing effect and reduce pain.> Take acetaminophen for pain> T... | |
Have jaw pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, ear pain and tenderness with lump in tonsils. What is it?
Hi I am suffering with right side jaw pain some difficulty in right ear ,neck pain ,shoulder pain ,back side of right ear and tenderness under jaws and I observer that small lump above the right tonsil.please suggest me ... | Hello and welcome,Since you had pain around the right ear,there may be TMJ dislocation/pain/inflammation.I would advice you to visit an oral-maxillofacial surgeon and get clinical examination like palpation done at the region of condyles to rule out any disk displacement is associated.An OPG of the area will help to ru... | |
Q. I have a new mole with a small hair growth. Does it look concerning?
Hello doctor, I have a history of melanoma and now I have a mole. I am not aware how long this mole has been here on my arm. But it just really stands out and makes me nervous. Does this mole look concerning? It has a small hair that is growing in... | Hi. I saw your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your concern may be acquired compound nevus or melanocytic nevi with dysplastic changes since there is no clear margin. It is advisable to have a histopathological examination of the mole for confirmation. For more information consult a dermatolo... | |
Suggest remedy for fever,stomach pain and weakness
My mother Typhoid test (IGM is neg, while IGG is positive). Initally WBC value was 3.28 and PLT=208 but after 4 days, WBC=4.5 and PLT=103. fever remained on alternate days as 100, one day it was shot to 101, 103. she has stomach pain n weakness now but no fever. is it... | Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.Fever of such duration should further be evaluated.In older age, urine infection is a possibility.Get following:1. Urine Routine and Microscopy2. Fasting Blood Sugar.3. Chest Xray PA view.4. Malaria Antigen5. Kidney function and liver functi... | |
Severe abdominal cramping after mirena insertion. Can I wait for some time and go to doctor?
I had mirena inserted a littles over 3 weeks ago. I ve had some minor on and off cramping which I know is normal. However, since Monday I have been experiencing severe sharp pains in my lower right abdomen . Usually in the mor... | Hallow, I fully empathise your sufferings.Mirena is an intrauterine device. When with Mirena in you start getting severe pain in abdomen, the cause could be:1. The uterus cannot get adjusted with it and is trying to throw it out. This is more commonly observed in women without any previous pregnancy.2. There is infecti... | |
What causes numbness in toes after a foot injury?
I have an injury on the top of my foot that required stitches. My pinky toe and the one next to it are now numb and all toes are cold. I cut a vien or something as I had blood spurting, lost a lot of blood and recieved no care for over 6 hours due to wait times. Is ... | Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! The numbness could be related to a damaged nerve during cutting. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam. A nerve conduction study may be necessary. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards! Dr. Aida Quka, Neuro... | |
What causes tingling sensation on back?
I ve had tingling on my back under my bra hooks for over a year. It comes and go, so I didn t give it much thought. In the past two weeks, my feet have been tingling a good part of the time. Within the last three days, my hands have begun to tingle, also. Today I ve felt a few o... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes: - a cervico-thoracic column disorder, leading to nerve and radicular compression. - electrolytes imbalances (calcium, potassium, magnesium)- anxiety could also mimic all this clinical ... | |
Suggest whether an ultrasound test for abdominal pain can detect cyst in ovary or stones in bladder
Hi I went to the doctors on Tuesday with almighty pains in my stomach it hurt to do anything she s put me on these tablets to stop the pain I took 2 of them like she said then I went to bed woke up in the morning with o... | Hi.Well, to answer your question: Ultrasonography can detect the cyst in ovary or stone in the bladder.But your problem of loose, dark and pink stools is suggestive that you have an intestinal infection. A course of an antibiotic, metronidazole , probiotic and activated charcoal for 5 days should solve your problem. | |
Does Progesterone help in correcting ovulation issues to avoid miscarriage ?
My dr prescribed 100mg of progesterone to start taking on day 16 of my cycle. This was after my first round of 50mg of clomid which I started on day 3-7 of cycle. I ovulated on day 15 and my dr seems to think I have an ovulation issue. He say... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Progesterone doesn't help in correcting ovulation issues, but it helps in supporting pregnancy if it occurs. You can take it as advised by your doctor.Wish you good health.Regards. | |
How can severe backache be treated?
Hello Iam a 61 yr. old female that has suffered with severe back pain for seems like over 15 yrs. or more. I have had 2-failed back surgeries with bone-fusion and one-neck surgery with fusion. I am afraid to have another back surgery because I almost died during the first one and th... | sure Madamfailed back surgery and if you wish not to repeat another round of going under the scalpel then epidural pain relieving injections as well as selective nerve root blocks are a good alternative for non surgical management of the disease along with neurotrophic drugs but get a mri and thorough examination befo... | |
What causes white spots on mons pubis?
good day my daughter 3 years old have a white spots at her mons pubis at first when she was 6 mos theres a small spots in her mons pubis but years goes buy i observed that its spread through out its mons pubis its not painfull and looks normal but still theres a white spots on h... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consul... | |
What is the bump like thing under my clitoris?
i have been celibate for 2 yrs. I recently found something that doesn t really feel like a bump but there s a small area where the skin feels a little hard. It is located under my clitoris but on the rim of it (left side). It does not hurt nor does it itch. Is it somethin... | HI,Thanks for the query to HCM.Treatment for bump under clitoris-after second gonorrheal contact after anti-gonorrheal 1 shot treatment--Confirm by smear testing if its-Gonorrhea or something else.In my opinion you have Skenes cyst below clitoris .AS its not painful,second contact infection possiblity is less.Though yo... | |
What causes HPV infection?
my son s girlfriend of 5 years just had a procedure for hpv. she says that she must have got it from him. she has been married 3 times. could she have gotten it from one of her 3 husbands and it is just coming out now? myself and my husband think she will do and say anything to hang onto him... | hiyou should get your son tested as well . better to test and check the results than assuming who has got what.Regards | |
Surgery for back pain is not possible without getting pregnant?
hey i'm daphka 20 years ,i have a pain in my back since 2010 after the earthquake in Haiti, i was talking to a doctor he said that i have to get pregnant,if i have a surgery without the baby i can die ,and i want the baby so bad ,i don't have any paper to... | This is absolutely rubbish. There is no truth in it. You can have back surgery and can have baby after that, there is no relation between these two. I do not know why your doctor suggest that. You should visit any other orthopaedic surgeon and check your diagnosis and if there is need for surgery then go ahead with it.... | |
What could cause pain in heart in 7 year old child?
Hi my son is 7yrs old and two times this week he has come to me and said his "heart hurt" and when I put my hand on his chest I can feel his heart beating really fast. He wasn't doing anything active, he was sitting on the couch watching TV. This has happened befor... | Some time heart burn (acidity) may preset with this type of heart pain. If u rule out her at condition. Give tab Landore junior 30mg 1time a day in empty stomach. Will improve pain. After that if pain persist go for echo cardiography if did not do yet. | |
What was the white bulb in the finger?
my finger was hurting me so i thought i had something in my finger so i used nail clippers to try and remove the skin to see all i found was a small round area that hurt so i picked at it with a razor blade and eventually pulled a small white bulb looking sack out of my finger wh... | Hello I have studied your case There is possibility of pulp space infection leading to swelling and pain on touch. so we can start antibiotic regime and look for results.You may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP, Fungal infection can lead to pain at tip of nail.So I will advise you to consul... | |
Is lump on breast due to thyroid medication?
hi i have a lump in my right breast and i also hav thyroid problem,so it had been around a month that i was taking thyronorm,primosa(2 times a day) and 1 more hormonal prob medicine. And now one week ago i had a convulsion fit.Was it because of too much medicines. i had no ... | Hello!Thank you for the query.Breast lump can appear to some hormonal problems. But this is the last reason which should be considered. In first row you need to rule out a breast cancer. Please do not wait with it. Consult gynecologist, have breast and armpit examination and ultrasound. If the lump will be confirmed bi... | |
Suggest treatment to improve sperm count
i just did spermanalysis and i was told i have low sperm count-8milliom per mills. do i have a chance of impregnating my wife? secondly, what is the best drug for sperm increase, and for how long will the treatment be to have 20million per mill? Godfrey f | Hi, Yes, there are ways IVF by testicular biopsy. There are no specific medication to increase the sperm count unless we find out if its due to mechanical or hormonal reason. Share more details. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What are the signs of stoke?
Good morning, I have the following test results that Im concerned about, are these signs of a heart attack, how can I lower them. Im 260lbs and it has been really hard to loose weight. It's doing the treamill slow good to do, Ive been having severe headache are these signs of a stroke? ... | Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your tests are indicative for inflammation or an inflammatory disorder. These tests are not indicative of a heart attack or stroke. Do you have any other symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, vomiting, fever, chest pain, etc?I would recommend con... | |
Have itching hands, legs, anti-allergen subsides, reappears. Lactating, had c-section
i have been having itching sensation mostly on hands and legs.this started about a month back and whenever i take an allergy tabler it disappears for 2 or 3 days and then comes back after that.i am a lactating mother ,underwent c-sec... | VITAINS ANTI BIOTICS AND PAIN KILLERS TAKEN DURING SURGERY CAN CAUSE THE ALLERGIES IF YOU DONT HAVE PREVIOUS ALLERGIES AFTER SOMETIME IF YOU ARE NOT ON MEDICINES IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO WHEN THE EFFECT OF THESE MEDICINES IS WASHED OFF FROM YOUR BLOOD SO TAKE LOT OF WARM WATER CAN APPLY ANTIALLERGIC OINTMENT ON AFFECTE... | |
Suffering from depression, anxiety. Prescribed deanxit. Side-effects of stopping medication?
hello, I ve been told by my psycho-pharmacologist to take Deanxit to control my anxiety level in the phase that my depression hit and affected me badly. i want to inquire about Deanxit, how long it takes to affect the body, wh... | Hi there ~ Deanxit is one of the many benzodiazepine group of medications that is helpful with anxiety. However, there are studies that indicate that depression is made worse by benzodiazepines. Deanxit has a very short half life, i.e., it is eliminated from the body rapidly and also has a quick onset of action, usua... | |
Is it safe to increase the dose of Ambien to cure tremors?
I am a 55-year-old woman diagnosed with essential tremor. The tremors can get quite severe. Am on Propranolol 60 mg q.a.m. and 60 q.p.m. I was up to 80 q.a.m. and q.p.m. but could not tolerate it due to heart rate dropping down to 39 at night. Back at 60 mg 2 ... | Hello, Tranquilizers are one of the medication groups that may be used in essential tremor. So, I think too that since Ambien is working, you can use it twice daily. However, this should be discussed with your Neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr E... | |
What causes arrhythmia of the heart at the age of 69?
female 69 years of age had abration done 2 years ago , 4 days ago arythmia came back lost concious that night my huband took me to emerg stayed 2 nights , regular heart beat came back after they took me of all drugs except crestor and a blood presur pill once a day... | Hinitoglycerine and asprin are not antiarrythmic drugs hence if your arrythmia settles down on using them ,it indicates that the faulty rythms are because of compromised blood supply to the heart, as blood supply is compromised hence using nitroglycerine restores the blood supply and arrytmia settles down.coronary ar... | |
Suggest treatment for sick sinus syndrome
I was diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome 24 years ago and a pacemaker was implanted. I have been taking Dijoxin, Tambocor and also have been on Coumadin. I was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in 1966. The VA denied my claim at the time because no link was esta... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would like to explain that Agent Orange has been proven already to cause several serious health conditions, like congenital malformations, several types of cancer, skin irritation, many organs dysfunctions, etc.A way to confirm a direct harmful effect of ... | |
What causes sudden fainting sensation and sweaty palms?
I was driving to work and felt like I was going to pass out - pulled over for 15 minutes - hands were shaking, palms were sweaty - then felt like I was drunk - couldn t concentrate - pulled over for half hour - got to gas station and had an OJ felt better drove f... | Hello,In my opinion you should have your blood sugar levels checked. I would start with a routine physical and lab work. You should make sure that you are well hydrated and drink plenty of water. A healthy diet is recommended and make sure you have no vitamin deficiencies.You want to make sure that your overall health ... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Sudden back pain while getting up, x-ray shows problem in L5, S1, prescribed Meganeuron OD plus. Side effects ?
Dear Dr. Siegel, I am a female, aged 47 and experienced sudden back a few days back. The pain occurs while getting up from a chair or the bed. On showing to a doctor, I was asked to get a spine x-ray, which ... | Hello and welcome to HCM I, Dr Shailja take the opportunity to answer your query. The history of back ache which is more on getting up from chair or bed and X-ray findings of a problem at the level of L5-S1 indicates disc herniation or disc protrusion or prolapse. A disc made up of fibro-cartilage is present between tw... | |
What causes lower back pain with stomach pain?
I have been having lower back pain for some time now. In the last couple of months I have had stomach pain. I feel like there is something sitting under my ribs and pushing up. The only way to get relief is by sitting up straight. I was engaging the lawn mower blade one d... | Are you able to feel the structure which is coming out. Because it can be a hernia. My advice to you is that you should get ultrasound of your abdomen. This will give us idea if any thing really coming out of your abdomen. Also I would encourage you to avoid spicy or heavy protein diet. | |
Q. Can you suggest a vegetarian diet plan for getting a healthy and fit body?
Hello doctor, I am a pure vegetarian. I have been hitting the gym on a regular basis during morning hours. I could feel the change in me but not the kind of lean body which I am looking for. I am a foodie and I love to eat everything which i... | Hello. Based on your current height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) is in the normal category. In order to give you a personalized diet plan, I need more information about: If you can send me your accurate 24 hours diet and activity diary, I can make a plan which fits in your schedule and is easy to follow. For ... | |
Noticed swelling & soreness of bottom lower teeth
every now and then one of my bottom lower teeth which has been capped would feel swollen and sore even when touch with tounge. i cant rember the last time it was sore but a small lumb has appered on my gum under that tooth. a small dark spot has also ppered which bleed... | Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.It looks that the tooth is still infected as when there is an infection in the apex of the tooth, pus is accumulated at the apex and when it is chronic this pus seeks an opening in the gums so sinus is formed, same in your case.So you should visit your dentist again and get root... | |
What causes semen leakage during sleep?
Hello Sir,My name is Anup,and i am 25 years old,i had a bad habbit of leakage of semen during sleep for the past 2 to 3 years.And some of my friends advised me to consult Doctors,but i am little bit shy to face them,also i too used to saw some sexy dreams,i thought that`s the re... | Dear Anup,Thanks for writing to HCM.I understand your concerns regarding night emissions during sleep (Semen leakage as you said).This is absolutely normal and not a disease. There is no need to consult doctor or to take any medication for this. This is not going to affect your future sex life with partner after marria... |
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