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Severe mood swings, violent, erratic behaviour, maniac. Proper means of getting admitted to hospital?
I am from Chennai. A close relative of mine has severe Mood swings and is known to exhibit violence as well. Physical abuse was also part of his behavior. His erratic behavior and Mania have been one of fear in the ho... | If he is not going to hospital by his own, there is legal provision for such cases- any one of relative who has seen the patient in last 2 weeks may request the magistrate of city in written that the patient requires admission but requires police help. He will help you. | |
What does direct bilirubin:12,indirect:9,total:3,SGOT:745 and SGPT: 141 indicate?
Hi doctor,My husband is 30 years old and diagnosed with jaundice 8 days back.... His prior report says dir bilirubin 3.9 and indirect 3.0 and tot mill His sgot and sgot both was around 3500 and now his today s report says dir bilirubin s... | Good morning Sorry to hear about the illhealth of your dear husbandFirst of all I would like to strongly advise you to stop ayurvedic medicines.He is suffering from hepatitis and i believe it could be due to viral illness. He needs to be investigated for the sameThe downward trend of his SGOT and SGPT were encouraging ... | |
What causes pain in lower back in hip area?
For the last 5 days I ve had Stabbing pain in my lower back on the left side, basically my hip area in the back. I can t sit straight it hurts worst then labor pain. The only relief is laying in bed. I m wondering if I should see my MD Monday or go to an ER or Immediate care... | HelloI share your concernLooking at your history this could be acute lumbago PIVD (disc problem) or muscle pullIn my opinion you should take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen with muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone or tizanidineUse hard bed to sleepStretching exercise may help youAvoid sudden bending forward or lif... | |
Had a cesarean delivery. Bloated tummy. Solution?
Hi Doctor, This is Christina from Gariahat is facing tummy problem after preganancy. There are few exercises that i know which has to be done after prenency but i m unable to do so because it wasn t a normal delivery but through scissor. I still have pain in my stitche... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Are you getting bowel movements daily? Abdominal bloating, distension and still persisting pain at operative site should be taken seriously. With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of intestinal adhesions at operative site. You should consult with your treati... | |
Suggest medication for asthma in child
Hello, I lost the instruction of Lorinase syrup that i was giving my athmatic daughter for a period. Now i want to use it for my son, 2 years who has recurrent cough (but not that strong) just to help me but i am not sure i can use for him. thanks for your work and commitment | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history. There are many causes of recurrent cough and it may not be asthma. Moreover, syrup Lorinase is an antihistamine (Loratidine) used in rhinitis and related cough. It is not a specific medicine for asthma or asthmatic cough.So personally I would not reco... | |
What causes increased blood pressure?
My blood pressure has always been stable at 120/75 even during pregnancy and the most stressful times. I have recently been to get a repeat prescription of my HRT - Femiston 2/10mg and my pressure check showed as 152/100. This is obviously high, what could have caused it. I hav... | 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 / 90 mmHg.A person might have high value during emotional and physical strees ... | |
What causes abnormal EKG and ALT levels while having an eating disorder?
My 16 year old daughter has been suffering from a severe eating disorder for 4 years. She just had an abnormal EKG. It showed incomplete rt. bundle block pattern and her labs show low ALT at 10 and low alkaline phos. at 106. We are trying to get ... | Normal levels of ALT ranges from about 7-56 IU/L. Normal levels of ALP ranges from 44 to 147 IU/L. In your child values of both ALP and ALT are within NORMAL range.Right bundle branch block (RBBB) in children has been associated with cardiac surgery, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, congestive heart failure, right ventricu... | |
Suggest treatment for varicocele
Name is Aditya 26age iim suffering with lowes sperm count my semen examination report show that total sperm count only 4 5 sperm motility is it 20 percent active are nill sluggish 0.5 dead 75 percent pus cells 2 to 3 morphology normal received nill and i m suffering with problem varico... | Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! For a varicocoele you need to have a surgery done called varicocoelectomy. This would improve your semen parameters 80% of the time. This can be done as an outpatient procedure and with minimal complications. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information yo... | |
What does a lump on the waist indicate?
Small painless lump appeared on waist line. Should I be worried?HI, i have a spongy small lump near my waistline on the right side... It is painless, soft and the colour is same as skin colour... It has been there for quite long and the size might have increased very ... | Hello,As per my surgical experience, this seems to be soft tissue lesion as lipoma or else. A clinical examination for confirmation is mandatory to guide further.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
What does the sperm count in my semen report indicate?
hi i am vinod,my semen report is excellent swift progressive activity grade [4] 00% moderate progressive activity grade [3] 02% struggling progressive activity grade [2] 08% poor sluggish non progressive activity grade [1] 30% sperm count is 17.o... | HelloThanks for uploading your semen analysis report which reveals that you have what is called as Oligoasthenozoospermia meaning there by that your sperm count and sperm motility are very low as compared to accepted WHO normal range.Truly speaking there are no medications that can increase sperm count and sperm moti... | |
What could be the reason for smelling smoke and urine and having tremors in my hand?
I am smelling smoke at times and also urine as well and no one else seems to smell it. I have done a little research. Something mentioned Parkinsons and I have tremors probably once a day in my hand. Memory seems worse as well. I am a... | unlikely to be Parkinson's. most of the neurodegeneratibe disorders are characterized by loss of smell, not alterations in smell. there are many things that can cause alterations in smell. if it concerns you them you should get it checked out | |
Q. My Mom is a CKD patient & having high Blood Pressure. Should I consult a doctor?
Hello doctor,I am a 33 year old male, and I am a software engineer. From the last 3 to 4 days I feel a bit tired and drowsy, and sometimes the back of my head pains. I measured my BP today with a digital meter at home, and it was 127/9... | Hello. I understand what you are going through, but there is no need to worry. Hypertension is very common these days, because of the prevalence of bad lifestyle, genetic predispositions, etc. In your case, your mom's history of CKD (chronic kidney disease) increases your chance of hypertension. I suggest you get CBC (... | |
What causes pus discharge post an ear piercing?
Hey, My 3rd ear lobe all of a sudden is hard, heated , bloody and pussy.. all of the stuff is coming out from behind my ear. I got my piercing done in february of this year and i haven’t had a problem until today. I took the jewelry out and put ear cleaner stuff on it an... | Hi,Thanks for your question on HCM I do understand your concern “As” per your clinical history is concerned you need a physical examination by your local doctor and need a full course of oral antibiotics and it is due to infection only.Thanks | |
How to treat an injection site swelling?
I had a flu Jab last October, after one week I had swalling under my left hand where I took the flu jab. after two to three months this swalling of the glands come and go then progress to another two places under the right hand and under the neck. I did blood test and they wer... | Thanks for your question on HCM. The most common cause for injection site swelling is infection and inflammation of vein (thrombophlebitis). If not properly treated, this can spread to surrounding skin tissue and form large swelling type lesion. The treatment of this is as follows. 1. Apply ice packs on the swelling. ... | |
What causes relapsing-remitting stomach pain?
Hi, Since this morning I have been having little pain on the bottom right side of my stomach. It wasn't much this morning but now it's like a sharp shooting pain just keeps coming and going, the only other symptom I have is my body feels a bit warm. What can this be? | Hi.Thanks for your query.Your symptoms are more suggestive of colitis, but appendicitis has to be ruled out by doing :Clinical examination by a Doctor / Surgeon preferably.WBC countultrasound examination of abdomen.A proper course of antibiotic with metronidazole should solve the problem.Id appendicitis is present , pl... | |
What is the treatment of ache around wisdom tooth and cheek ?
I had #19 molar removed on Monday, 1/30. I had no pain on Monday or Tuesday. Wednesday through today I have been experiencing aching around the wisdom tooth and my cheek. Also, the extraction site feels tight at times and the teeth in front of the site t... | Hello!Read your query.I strongly recommend you to call your dentist as pain after 4 days of extraction is unusual.This can be due to a dry socket (most common in tough extractions and lower jaw as in your case).I suggest you not to eat anything hot or spicy. Do not smoke.In other case, there can be another tooth which ... | |
Advise on the smaller head size of my child with microcephaly
during the birth of my second child his head circumference was 3cms less than the normal. Dr s told this is primary microcephaly .Now he is 2years old all his activities are normal he speaks identifies objects and does everything normal but looks smaller th... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Kindly don't compare with other children. The right way to do it is to compare in the child's growth card how he is doing. If his head size is growing in the normal means as plotted in his growth card and he is otherwise developmentally normal, I don't think you need to be worried. Head size is a depi... | |
What could continued fever while being on antibiotics mean?
My son was given and antibiotic after running a high fever for almost 5 days. They tested him for strep and it was negative but the prescribed him an antibiotic anyway. He is still running a low grade fever after having 3 doses of his antibiotic do you think ... | Hello,This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.Fever is a symptom that indicates that an infection is going on in your son's body. Azithromycin is a very good medicine, and it works for lots of bacterial problems, but people may also be resistant to it, or there are also problems who may not be covered by i... | |
Does smoking marijuana and heavy work cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Hi I think I have carpal tunnel syndrome or a mild case. My wrist isn t numb during the day but at night, waking up and whenever I smoke marijuana it heightens the pain and I m not sure what could be the problem that makes it hurt. I work in a factory... | Hi you are suspecting that you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome since you have pain and numbness while working in factory. It is quite possible with your symptoms and In my opinion you should go for NCV both upper limbs to confirm the diagnosis. In the meantime start pregabalin to get some relief from numbness. | |
What causes a flap of skin over a wisdom tooth removal site?
Hi. I got my wisdom tooth taken out this past Wednesday. The blood stop like the second day. However right where the wisdom teeth used to be there's a piece of skin but it seems to be connected to my cheek. It's weird it's like the skin is coming from my che... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The flap that you are talking about that is also seen covering your extraction site seema to be the gum flap only..As the gum in the extraction area is very close to the cheek therefore it looks like coming from the ch... | |
How to cure lumps on the palms ?
i have been a diabetic for 39yrs and have lumps in the palms of my hand the right one i have had a steroid injection which kept it pain free for a yr but now the pain has come back and is now starting in the left hand aswell how many steroid injections can i have | If the blood sugar is done on daily basis you can have one more injection of steroid. The steroid injections can increase diabetes, so you have to be really careful and should tell your treating Doctor about your diabetes. One injection is usually sufficient and you can have further injections if your blood sugar is no... | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain , anxiety and shortness of breath
I did hard physical work yesterday and I started getting dullish uncomfortable pains in my chest and back on left side. It also, is in my arms and neck. I still have it today and it gets worse with any physical exertion. I am under a lot of stress and ... | HelloI really appreciate your concernChest pain and shortness of breath is a matter of concern which may be related to heart or lung disease I would like further information to help you betterYour age and relevant medical history?Does it associated with sweating or palpitations?Since how long you have this problem?In m... | |
Suggest home remedy to treat the mole on back
Hi. I have gone to a dermatologist for years to look at the moles on my back. I inherited this from my dad, many, many benign moles. How can I remove them myself. I can not afford the treatment the dr. can give me and he has told me again and again that they are not the ca... | Hai,mole cannot be removed on your own .depends upon the size and area covered in the skin should be assessed. removing mole by improper method lead you to get injury and bleeding in the spot .best way is to get proper treatment with the dermatologist/cosmetic specialist.thank youhope i answered your query | |
Does neck swelling and elevations of blood pressure indicate pheochromocytoma?
I have had intermittent neck swelling and now I m experiencing sudden elevations of of blood pressure coupled with heart palpitations and headache. I have had 6 episodes of the elevated b/p in 7 days (high 165/98 and within 2 hours back dow... | Pheochromocytoma can cause paroxysmal hypertension and palpiataion. One can go for screening test like 24 hours Urinary VMA (Vanilylmandelic acid) estimation. | |
Black out, problems with sleeping. Normal CT scan, scheduled for MRI. Epilepsy?
about a month ago i had blackout while driving the car. i felt kind of funny and i think i blacked out for about 60 seconds. thank god i didnt harm anyone or myself. i went to a and e and had ct scan no bleed. they said i had a migraine bl... | hello madam thanks for the query the discription you hav given dosent fit into seizures or epilepsy...but migrane yes is possibility it will be seen in females most commonly and presents as unilateral throbbing head ache with waterring of eyes and spinning and blackout in varying combination....yoga helps for migrane a... | |
Is there any natural remedy for skin ulcer and psoriasis in both ankles and feet?
suffering from Skin Ulcer and Psoriasis in both ankles and both feet respectively. Medicine taken by me.Biona E,,LCM(Levocetrizine)Tablrt,,Azi Plus But noeffect Kindly let me know where to Consult or how to cure it Naturally Rgds Shyam S... | hello,thanks for your question.1. Apply coal tar once every day at night. Don't rub the tar in too much. 2.Use the E45 cream as a shower or buy Neem soap for 79-99p in the grocery shop.3.use apple cider vinegar for psoriasis.natural remedy for skin ulcer1. Apply some ice. Take an ice cube and hold it up to the sore ... | |
Suggest better medicine for heart problems and diabetics
I am 78 yrs. These days, i am diabitic,BP,and heart patient.I have 90-110 fasting and 160-190 after two hours of meal and my BP is 140/90. my doctor prescribed me istamet 50/500 after brekfast and after dinner.Doctor advised me AMLONG MT50+5 in morning and telma... | Hi welcome to Health care magic.I understand your query and concern.Yes absolutely all the prescribed drugs are safe and must to treat your condition.Its advisable to keep the blood sugar under 110 mg% as fasting value and postprandial value under 130 mg%.Likewise blood pressure should be under 125/80 mg%.Elevated crea... | |
What treatment is suggested for initial stage of brain tuberculosis?
My wife is admitted after one week of headache & dengue report positive after 4 days of treatment in hospital her severe headache continued so we did MRI / CT SCAN & came normal ,next day she had problem in her eye sight that her eyeballs not moving ... | If it is CNS tuberculosis then continue with medications prescribed. They are in adequate doses. Ofloxacin can be withheld. Please mention detailed MRI (preferably contrast ) findings to comment better. Also go for CSF TB pcr and protein level in CSF, chest X ray, man tour test. CSF picture in this case is not classic... | |
How long do symptoms of skull fracture last?
I fractured my skull 8weeks ago, was in hospital for 3weeks.. but since being sent home from hospital i have headaches, very tired, and light headedness, im not on any medication, besides the odd paracetamol if my headaches are really bad, just wondered how long these symte... | Hi and welcome to HCm. Thanks for the query. It depends from case to case but usually symptoms subside within 6 weeks an disappear within 2 months. you should rest as much as you can, avoid lights,noise, smoky places and find analgetics that helps most.Wish you good health. Regards | |
Q. Is dermaroller safe in extremely thin and dark skin?
Hello doctor, I have applied steroid cream (Betnovate-C) and my skin has become extremely thin and dark now. A dermatologist recommended me to try dermaroller so I want to know is it safe? And will it work? Please explain in detail as nothing has worked for me. | Hello. Indiscriminate use of topical steroids can cause skin thinning (due to collagen degradation) amongst other side effects like acne, facial hair, etc. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over next few months after stopping the topical steroid cream. This recovery can be aided by certain creams as well as ... | |
Do you know any other suppliment that will be better than cremadiet?
Fiber rich foods are ideal for constipation, its better than taking laxative. eat banana, beans, carrot, and more spinach. i also use cremadiet powder fo constipation. it has no taste, it bland, its very difficult to have it, do yu know any other sup... | Hi Thanks for posting your query As advised by a good number of users best treatment for constipation is a high fiber diet with adequate fluids should be able to take care of the same Yet for your information a supplement with a good taste is available in form of Naturolax Hope this helps Am available for any followup ... | |
What causes blood pressure fluctuation after using Metpure xl 50?
sir good morningan my bp fluctuates in spite of taking daily medicine ( metpure xl50) recommended by doctor. I have higher bp symptom at hospital then home. Once 24 HRS bp was checked by cardiologist and average was 119/78. I fail to understand. PL help... | High bp in hospital in front of doctor is called white coat hypertension. Don't worry. As you walk 7 km daily, your heart function is good. Continue your medicine and be stress free. | |
What does WBC -13.0 and RBC - 4.26 suggest?
on 5/28/14 my husband went to doc and had blood work done, his WBC is high and his Red blood cells is low, wbc # is 12.2 /rbc is 4.65 and then on 6.5/14 he had them retaken and the results were wbc 13.0 /Rbc 4.26 , the doctor wants to send him to a Hemotogy in Houston, what ... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your wbc count is slightly high anfd rbc count is slightly low. Even mild infection can leads to this. So no need to big worry. You should go for differential count. If it suggest infection then you should take antibiotics accordingly. If it ... | |
How to treat chest problem called pneumothorax at left side?
I am Ratan, Male, 27 yrs old and weight 55kg. I have a chest problem which is called Pneumothorax at left side .My sputum report is negative.Still I take a 6 moth course of CAT 3 medicine by doctor advise.After 5 month it was cured up. But after 6 month it r... | Hello,For pneumothorax, ideal treatment is ICD. If the pneumothorax is minimal, high flow of oxygen for 1 week will be sufficient. I don't think you need cat3 drugs for pneumothorax unless you have an underlying cause of TB.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siva Kumar ... | |
What causes sudden rashes on the body and flushing of the ears?
Sudden outbreak of a rash all over body, lump in throat, ears became flushed, , all within an hour while sitting and watching tv. This was three to four hours after dinner. No snack or beverage other than water. Carol. My email is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you. I... | Hello,The rash you are having is due to a possible allergic reaction. Go to the emergency room as soon as possible as might need urgent medical help. Apart from food, an insect bite or another allergen can cause this rash. But you need important medical help. If you have any anti-histaminic medicine at home, please ta... | |
What causes swollen lymph nodes?
I have a swollen lymph node under my right arm which appeared back in the spring, along with overall fatigue (doesn't improve no matter how much sleep), joint pain (in hips and butt), muscle aches in arms and legs; GP ran blood tests for mono and lymphoma but all negative, said to keep... | HelloYou are having lymphadenopathy ( enlargement of lymph node ) . You are also having hepatitis "C". But it is very difficult to say about the possibilities which are ( is) responsible for enlargement of lymph node.Few of them are :1 Infectious disease as viral, bacterial, fungal, chlamydial, parasitic, rickettsial.2... | |
Reason for follicles not growing with medication? Planning pregnancy. Have high thyroid, controlled with medication
I am 36 yrs old trying 2 conceive since 2 yrs.My follicle is not growing since day 11 when it wz 13 mm x 14 mm today is day 14 the measurement is still the same,last month it ruptured after showing 15 mm... | Hello Welcome to HCM forum Ovulation induction drug is clomiphene citrate which is given under doctor's prescription and guidance If it fails then inj FSH or HMG are given strictly under doctor's supervision One should exclude PCOD as it is common in hypothyroidism Best wishes | |
What is the life expectancy in a 7th stage Alzheimer s patient?
Hi, Dr. Grief.... My Father-in-law has Alzheimers Disease. I feel he is in the 7th stage. How do you know when the time comes? Just so confused, he s really pitiful, he can still walk, but knows no one and now has just about stopped eating. I take care of... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on Healthcaremagic!I understand your concern and would explain that there is not a specific time for this stage of the disease. The prognosis is based on individual characteristics and comorbidities. If there is enough medical care, it may take some years up to death. But if he st... | |
Fatigue, weight loss, bloating, stomach fullness. Done LFT
Hi Im 29 m.For last 1 year, im suffering from fatigue ,tiredness and weightloss, bloating ,tiredness,stomach fullness.So i went to General Physican and he advised me to do complete health checkup.Results of thyroid,Sugar,Electrolytes,Iron are in normal range.B... | Hello, sundar230, I did go over all your blood work. Your liver enzymes are normal and all your other blood work, like calcium,protein levels, hemoglobin , kidney tests are all normal. The serum bilirubin, the indirect fraction is very minimally elevated. Usually, Direct bilirubin is the main fraction. We see this some... | |
What causes the appearance of spot on the chest X ray after recovering from bronchitis?
my daughter was in the er two days ago and recieved a chest x ray. She was clear for any phemonia or brochitis but the ER doctor found a small quater size circle on her right chest and he didn't know what it was. It was sent to rad... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are mostly talking about hilar lymphnode. Bronchitis can cause enlargement in hilar Lymphadenopathy. And this gives spot on chest x ray. It is common on children. So no need to worry much. It resolves itself once bronchitis is resolved. So ... | |
What could cause swollen legs with rashes and dizziness, also have hypertension?
hi i have swelling in both my lower legs with a rash as well. i do have hyper tension, am currently taking other hypertension medication, but have been advised not to take the diuretic adco-retic for a while now. I am also feeling dizzy. ... | Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Swollen legs in your case can be directly related to elevated blood pressure and right sided heart failure.I advise you to have a 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the functioning of your heart.Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate... | |
Suggest treatment for wheezing due to Rhino virus in infants
My son has Rhino virus. He is 5 months old. Wheezing very bad and coughing. Doctor gave us albuterol solution and his treatments dont really work. At times he is wheezing really bad. Should I take him to the hospital. I have had asthma since I was one. | It is a common respiratory infection..no need to sorry...u can continue symptomatic nebulisations...when he is having breathing difficulty/fast breathing/feeding difficulty/cynasosis u should see the doctor | |
Is a cyst in the right kidney nothing to worry about?
Hi. I am 67 and in recent ultrasound scan the radiologist noticed cyst right kidney up pole with 3.3 cms and lower pole of left kidney 3.3×2.4 cms. Srm criatinine is .9. The nefralagist said it is quiet common and nothing to worry about it. Kindly let me know the p... | welcome to hcm...yes as the serum creatinine is normal and i suppose your Hb level is also normal and cyst is near 3 cm and is simple cyst there is nothing to worry ..but please preserve this report ..for your safe side you may repeat scan after 2 years ...i have seen in my patients that even after repeat scan after 2 ... | |
Q. Do painless dark vaginal pigmentation suggest herpes or genital warts?
Hello doctor, I have two concerns. I have not had sex in over a month and I used a condom with a partner I have been on and off with over the last two years. I have never had any sores from him, and he never had a sore either. My concerns are: I... | Hello. Do not be worried. Just a dark pigmentation or red area is not of much significance. In herpes, usually, there are a lot of painful eruptions which is not so in your case. In warts, there are irregular bumps which are again not so in your case. Just maintain genital hygiene. Do vaginal cytology for culture and s... | |
Q. What are the treatment options for Graves' disease when trying to get pregnant?
Hello doctor, My sister is 32 years. After her second birth, she got the problem of diffuse toxic goiter what is called Graves' disease. She is on medication for the last six years. She is on Carbimazole. But, it is not effective as whe... | Hello. Graves' disease treatment options are the following. Therefore, radioiodine ablation is the best and easiest treatment. For more information consult an endocrinologist online --> | |
What causes painful itchy pimple on scrotum?
I have a huge zit right by my balls it is red pretty much one of those zits someone would be afraid to go to school for if it was on their face. It hurts when I tap it or itch. I noticed it last year when it was small but I didn t think it would get this big or be a problem | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum If it is from a year, then most likely to be a sebaceous cyst which has enlarged to present stage. So, do not meddle with it as it is harmless. If you want to get rid of it, please visit dermatologist. All the best. | |
What causes lump on ankle and swelling on ankle and leg?
I have swelling in my legs & ankels sometimes, more so in the left one. I have had the Doppler test for DVT which was negative. My left leg appears misshapen to me at times. There was a small lump down towards the ankle slightly to the left and side. I haven t k... | Hi,Dear,Welcome with your query to HCM.Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.Based On the facts,Varicose Veins with Incompetent Valves of the left leg,seems to be your suffering,though your Doppler is negative for DVT.This appears to be early venous insufficiency... | |
What does a lump on the lip indicate?
age - 67; 5'1; 180; good medical history in everything.I have had a small, embedded cyst in vulva lip for a couple of years. After a lot of walking and sweating on a very hot day Sat. I felt it very slightly enlarged; thought it probably was finally going to pop so squeezed (I kno... | Hi,1-I got your problem-and the concern you had for it.2-In my opinion-your rightly understood the culprit was -Untimely squeezing done by you -in the heat of hectic days you had over last 5 days.3-I would treat such a case in my clinic-with-a-Antibiotics -which your attending doctor would prescribe you after the physi... | |
What causes rise in BP with increase in weight?
Hi .. I m 51 and all of my life have been pretty skinny. I m male 5 6 and weigh around 8.5 stone which has generally been consistent for a number of years. A few years ago I actually put on a stone and looked a lot better, felt a lot stronger and clothes actually started... | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that high blood pressure could be related to being overweight. Anyway, you should know that a single high blood pressure values at the doctor's office do not indicate persistent high blood pressure. It could be related to White Coat syndrome and no treatment is needed.... | |
Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain and weakness in one side of the body
My mom is 67 yrs old and has severe back pain in the left side and lower back sometimes. She has a hunch back a little. She has pain in the left ear and she feels like her left eye is closed though it is opened.She has pain in the left t... | Hi I think you should consult neurologist because it seems to be signs of hemiplegia.She might be having CV stroke.CV stroke should be treated aggressive for back pain need x ray spine to see the pathology based on that treatment can be done.Get well soon. | |
Suggest treatment for erection problems
Hello, i have a question about staying hard longerI'm 20 years old and I have masturbated ALOT ever since 13 years old. Seven years. I started having sex last year and I noticed that It's hard for me to stay hard after my first ejaculation. Is excessive masturbation a permanent ... | Hello, Excessive masturbation can be a reason for your present ED. You may or may not stop it. But stopping masturbation is never a treatment for Ed. You are just 20 and your problem could be purely psychological. I suggest you to talk to a psychologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... | |
What is the cause of leg pain and patches on feet ?
Hi during the cold season of december my legs were painful in the evening a deep dull pain such that I could not sleep and went away if I soaked my legs in warm water, later I noticed black blue patches on my feet. The pain is mostly gone now but the discolouration i... | Hello, The deep dull pain in the legs that you are feeling can be related to low levels of calcium or vitamin D3. The blue patches on the feet are suggestive of decreased blood circulation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
How to treat chronic infection on nose that peels and dry skin?
My daughter has a rare metabolic syndrome in which she can not absorb animal proteins, and fats. She is also very sensitive to phyto estrogens. She takes Creon 5 (pancreatic enzyme). Her skin is dry and has tiny bumps. She also has a chronic infection t... | The condition sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, which is treated by proper skin hygiene (washing face twice daily) and with shampoo/soap containing one or more of these ingredients: Salicylic acid, Selenium sulfide, Coal tar, Ketoconazole, and Zinc pyrithione. Other treatments include: Antifungal products, Corticoster... | |
Suffering from endometriosis, follicle size small, took lupiFSH injections, no improvement. How to conceive?
Hi dr. This is jaya here,almost 3.5 yrs of marriage n 2.5 yrs of miscariage,till then no chances of pregnancy,consultind n infertility dr. ,,went through laproscopy ,in the august2012,now according to dr. Suffe... | Hi, Your treatment depends on stage of endometriosis found on laparoscopy. If its stage III or IV, its better to go for IVF. If its stage I or II you can try the treatment you are taking along with IUI. Also i follicles can be small after 5 days of FSH inj., they will grow after more injections, so don't lose hope & co... | |
What causes discomfort and delay in heart beats?
i felt slight discmfort in the chest few days back and the doctor told me to get an angio done.. the reports were normal. but after that i also got a tmt and a ecg done where the reports are not normal and the doctor told that there was some 1 second delay for heartbeat... | If you have had the symptoms evaluated and found no underlying heart disease or dangerous rhythm, the primary concern is to relieve your symptoms and anxiety. A pause in the heartbeat that is worrisome is generally quite long, longer than 3 seconds. If your doctor wasn't worried, you shouldn't be either. | |
What are the chances to impregnate based on the semen report?
SEMEN Analysis Hi, THESE ARE THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS OF MY SPERM: Received Time: 10.50am, Reported Time: 11.20am, Color: Grey White, Volume: 2.0ml Liquefaction time: 30min, Reaction: Alkaline, Total Sperm Count: NIL million spermatozoa/ml (40-120) Progr... | Hi, You need to repeat semen analysis after 3 weeks. In this, there is no sperm seen. Hence repeat it after 3 weeks. If still, no sperm consult an ANDROLOGIST. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN | |
Suggest treatment for erection problem and low sperm volume
hello doctor i'm raja . i'm 22year old guy.i have been masturbate for last 6 years. for last few months before i get erect a few drops of urine come out from my penis and also erection will not be no longer. after come out of few drops penis get weak. but whe... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are doing masturbation from long time. Now you are taking it on your mind. That causes repentness, which ultimately causes weakness in mind and body. That also affects on your sexual performance. Actually masturbation is ... | |
Suggest methods to increase sperm count
Hello Sir, i have got sick of doing hand practice everyday, i am geting weak and my penis size has decreased i am sick of my self and i can not controll my self even where ever i am.. kindly advise how to increase my Sperm back and how to increase the size of penis... i need nat... | Hello, Excess masturbation always is energy consuming and affects general health. The more you masturbate, the less will be sperm quantity. Reduce masturbation to thrice weekly. You will be alright. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Suggest remedy for cat bite
i was bitten by my cat about a week ago and now the area is sore and has a red ring around it. It is swollen a little and hurts to touch. I have put neosporine on the area but has not helped. Will this go away on its own, should i be more concerned? I have pictures. | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you were bit by a cat, which can transmit rabies,which is 100 % fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.For your condition I would suggest to follow1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to washout the rabies virus if it is present in and around the wound.2.Ac... | |
Frequent urination, bleeding in urine, abdominal pain during urination. What could this be?
Just recently I have been going to the bathroom alot. And when I do it s only trickling and just today I started to bleed but only when I pee. I haven t had my period since September 14. I haven t had any sickness but I do slee... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptoms can be caused by urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones or pregnancy. Abdominal pain can appear due to uti. Moreover, back pain can appear. It is advisable for you to have full blood work, urine analysis, pregnancy test and abdominal ultrasound. If the uti is present... | |
Suggest medication for constant fever in child
My ten months old son is having fever from last seven days. Today (i.e. seventh day) he was having temprature of 101 F but his body was not hot and there were no symptoms of fever. We are just giving him crocine 5 ml. His blood, stool and urine tests are OK. Pls advice. | Of couse, your son has some infection. Long-termed fever is indication for antibiotic therapia, amoksicillin at least or azythromicin. Try to keep him hydrated with plenty of water, you can give kuka syrup 1/ 2 teaspoon 2 times for antiinflamatory effect, you should check his gurgle and mucus of mouth. Long-termed feve... | |
How can dry cough, viral fever and cold be treated in a child?
My 9 yrs old daughter had high fever Three days back. Doctor said it is viral fever and also got her blood test done for typhoid and dengue n then confirmed it is viral . For three days my daughter took cepodem antibiotic tablet prescribed by him . Her fev... | Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. Yes you can continue with with the same antibiotic. It works well for upper respiratory tract infection. You can use a cough syrup which contains phenylephrine, chlorphenarimine maleate5mg/2mg, 5ml three times a day along with steam inhalation 2 times a day. I hope this helps.... | |
Suggest remedy for child with mono to overcome tiredness and vomiting
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...yes my son is always tired and vomits he was dignoise with mono about three months ago. but still is feeling poorly this gets very frustrated he is normally a healthy 12 ... | r.Mono usually is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is most often seen in teens and young adults. Children can get the virus, but it often goes unnoticed because their symptoms are mild. Older adults usually don't get mono, because they have immunity to the virus.Usually only self-care is needed for mono.->Get... | |
Suggest remedy for heart ailments
First, I failed the stress test. The Doctor seemed very concerned that my heart rate was so high after 2 minuets on the tredmill. My question is that after doing a cardio exercise for about 1 minuet, my heart rate went to 150 and there was no immediate ache but at some point durning... | Hi,welcome to HCM..Thanks for writing to us.First of all, you failed in the stress test, that means the TMT test was positive for inducible ischaemia.So there is some concern.There are certain risk factors for the development of coronary artery disease(heart attack),these are:1.waist circumference >40 inches(men)2.trig... | |
What causes intense abdominal cramping pain in the intestinal area below navel?
24 yr old Female nursing student, working in hospital 24 hr/wk , full time college student in nursing field.symptoms:-- intense abdominal cramping type pain intestinal area below navel, feeling of blood pressure drop, nausea, narrowing t... | Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to eat from out side specially spicy, fried and fast food, as intestinal infections could creep in from these, or the intestinal mucosa might become sensitised to any of the components of fast food causing your such sym... | |
Suggest treatment for depression and anxiety
I DONT GET HUNGRY I CAN GO DAYS WITHOUT FOOD, I TAKE A COUPLE OF BITES AND I FEEL LIKE A ATE WHOLE MEAL,I DONT FEEL HUNGER SO I FORGET, WHAT REMINDS ME TO EAT IS A REALLY BAD HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS THEN I FAINT, NOW IAM GETTING DEPRESSION AND AXIETY MAKING IT WORSE | Hello thanks for asking from HCMYou have symptoms of poor appetite associated with headache, dizziness and these symptoms has resulted in depressive symptoms and anxiety. Some times due to underlying depression individuals develop reduce appetite and which further aggravates depression and anxiety. Consult a psychiatri... | |
Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Took radiation treatments. Cancer free now. Suggestions?
Hello doctor -- I was diagnosed in March 2012 with Squamous Cell Carsinoma. I was alerted to a mass on the lower left side of my neck....a Lymph Node. I am 64 years old, Caucasion, retired Nurse. I caught it early. There i... | You can continue with this protein powder. You can take steam inhalation 2-3 times in daytime & before going to bed at night, to prevent dry throat & cough during sleep. Try frequent non-spicy, non-bitter diets, | |
What causes fishy smelling semen?
My husband s semen smells fishy. After we have sex I seem to start having the same smell. What could this be caused by. He HAS NOT had a vasectomy. I am very concerned about this. Paranoid that he s been with someone else. The only real change he s had is that he has to take prednison... | Hello,.Odor may also come from vaginal secretions during sex. There is no need to be paranoid or suspicious. The main reason for this is infection specially candidiasis, which affect both partner. In that case both partner will need treatment with antibiotics after evaluation.Take care,www.99doctor.com | |
Is Bifilac sufficient after undergoing gallstone surgery?
Dear Dr., After gallstone surgery, I have been medicated with BIFILAC, PROTERA etc. Even after using these loose motion continues. The same event was seen before surgery. My body weight is decreasing day by day. I am a blood sugar patient and using medications ... | Hi there,Thanks for using HCM.Diarrhea is a known complication of gallbladder removal. It is self limiting and will stop soon.It is due to bile not getting absorbed.You can take cholestyramine supplements for relief.Is this answer helpful? | |
What causes difficulty in breathing and persistent cough?
Hello,For the past 1 to 1 1/2 years, I have had some labored breathing. Mostly at night, but sometimes during the day. Have had some deep coughs and the only thing that helped was a steroid pill (taken after having the cough for over 6 weeks). Have had a chest ... | Hey there,Kindly rule out gastric reflux that may be the cause.Else get done CT thorax for further evaluation. | |
Is nan-2 be given in place of lactogen to a 6 months old?
my baby is 6 months old.i need to know if i can switch over to nan-2 from lactogen-1? baby has normal stools from his early months as at least 1 time a day but now it is like 2-3 times a day.last stool mostly comes watery.should i introduce water to him now? h... | yes after 6 month shift from stage 1 to stage 2 is advised. give cererals , banana. one by one. u can give water but no give to much. | |
Suggest treatment for bilateral renal calculi in kidney
what is best treatment for bilateral renal calculi in kidney ..my right and left kidney noted in scan there are 3mm tiny calculi in the upper and mid and lower third of both kidneys . now im taking flotral 10mg , is this best medicine to take this stage .. and i ... | HelloThanks for query .You have been detected to have stones of a size of 3 mm in both the kidneys.Normally the stone up to size of 7-8 mm pass out in urine spontaneously Ensure to drink more water so that you produce more urine that will help to flush out the stones early .Taking Tomsulosin once daily.It helps to rela... | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain after taking alcohol
I've been having abdominal pain after a night of drinking for three weeks now. (rarely drink) Ive been to the ER twice. Once for the intolerable stomach pain and the second for black and light to dark gray round stools covered in bloody mucus chunks. first the ... | Hi, Thanks for asking HCM.You seem to have an ulcer may be peptic.But to confirm the diagnosis you require to go through endoscopy. You get your stool test done for occult blood, worms , ova and cysts.Till then you should have small frequent bland diet,and lots of water.Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee,aerated drinks and spi... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes rib soreness with rectal bleeding and mucus?
hi i have just had a basal cell aminoma removed but that is the least of my probs just thought that ia would mention it I have a sore right bottom rib and below it. I have had blood in my stools and also mucus it seems to happen when i get stressed I am booked i... | HelloOf course, colon cancer has to be considered here, but, considering your age, hemorrhoids, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease are much more likely diagnoses | |
Noticed spotting & mild vaginal bleeding
Hi I had my periods starting 19th march.had unprotected on 24th march and took a i pill on 25th.following that had some spotting and vaginal bleeding and regular periods happened on 10th april. Now since ysterday some spotting is happening.and mild vaginal bleeding. Could it be... | Hallow Dear, I pill contains Progestational medicine. After taking these pills, some amount of spotting to bleeding is common to occur (break through bleeding); even sometimes the regular expected period also may get delayed up to one week or so. After such delayed period, usually trail bleeding is not known commonly. ... | |
Is Naproxen an effective medication for lupus?
my wife has lupus and is in extreme pain. she stopped one med because it was causing eye damage and she cant take the other one the doctor recommended because it causes osteoperosis (she is borderline already). we are becoming desperate, so i remembered i had an old presc... | Sir the pain in lupus may be due to involvement of joint in the form of arthritis and muscle causing myalgias..Also there may be associated fibromyalgia as well..For treatment of the same Naproxen may be given for few days to decrease inflammation and hence relief in pain but it would never cure the root cause of the d... | |
Severe nausea, vomiting and headache. Abdominal pain. History of abortion. Could this be due to mirena?
hi i am a 20 year old female. since last saturday (4/20/2013) i have not been able to keep anything in my stomach. i have a headache at the same time everyday, nausea every night, sometimes to the point of throwing ... | Hi dear user, pregnancy rate with mirena use is less than 0.5 per 100 women years which is very low. So, chances of pregnancy are very low if your mirena is in its right place.Probably, all these signs are due to its side effects. However,to be on safe side, you can go for serum beta HCG levels to rule out pregnancy. I... | |
Suggest ways to get pregnant
I am 39 and having regular periods. My husband and I are trying to conceive and after 6 months no luck. I am a bit overweight and my doctor said to try for 3 more months before she will send me to a gynocologist. I lost some weight and I go to aquafit and try to eat healthy. Any advice | Hi I think you should visit a gynecologist right away. You may need to speed up the process. You can take some medicines for ovulation and track your ovulation and try naturally for 2 to 3 days around your ovulation. You may need some medicines to support implantation. | |
Can one take ecstacy while on 250 mg Clarithromycin (Klacid)?
can i take ecstacy while on 250 mg Clarithromycin (Klacid)? yes i know it is of course very bad for you but i have a festival coming up on saturday (started Clarithromycin today monday) so ill be 5 days in on it and willl be taking E at the festival.? any i... | Hi,It is not safe to take ecstasy while on Klacid. Ecstasy is a psychoactive, hallucinogen and thus an illegal drug (drug of abuse). It can cause increase in heart rate and blood pressure and other symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating.If... | |
High monocyte and eosinophil count with breast cancer and hypothyroid
I am a 50yr old female and I have hypothyroid, breast cancer , and fibro just to name a few. I had a bilateral mastectomy 6/23, and removal of my gallbladder at the same time. My surgeon ordered cbc w/dif and these were the abnormalities: platelets ... | Hi Welcome to HCM Read your prob, high monocyts n eosinophis are due to chronic infalamatory condition like breat cancer n opration so do not bother about it. like this there is no significans of high platlets count it happen due to hemoconstriction. so there is no need of bone marrow examination. | |
What are the advantages and side effects of injections against dust mites ?
Hi I work for the nhs and understand this is free. I suffer from alergic rhinitus really bad had tried all the medications but nothing works , changed carpets made a bit of diffence it as starts off when I lay in bed have to keep swallowing al... | Hi there. Thank you for posting your question with Healthcaremagic. I will do my best to help you. Are you absolutely certain that you do not have a nasal polyp and/or a deviated nasal septum? Before you start any fancy injections against house dust mite you need to have an ENT surgeon, or a competent GP, look up your ... | |
Suggest treatment for hard lump on buttocks
My son plays football, last week he hurt his hip during the game. It has been bothering him off and on usually after practice. He just played in another game and afterwards he said he thought he knew why his hip hurt. He now has a pretty prominent lump or knot above his left... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Football is a rash game and your son must have got an injury or fall.'The cause of such a hard lump above the hip bone is suggestive of a hematoma as this is hard , not much painful. I would advise the following in such a situation:Stop playing till the lump is resolved, this is very important... | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for child suffering from headache, cough and fever
My 8 year old has a bad headache doesn t go away with pain medications, he has had a fever 103-99+, mild cough and congestion for 5 days. His greatest complaint is the head ache and we can t seem to solve it with Mortrin or Tylonal or decongestants. ... | most of the viral fevers will present with headache and body pains along with high grade sudden rise of fever.. management should be1. cold sponging every 2 hrly2, paracetamol every 4 hrly3, ibuprofen every 8hrly4, take plenty for water5 , rest for 3 days6, antibiotics if any associated complaints like cough or cold ec... | |
What causes circular patches on neck and back after work out?
Hello, my boyfriend has these light circled patches on diffrent areas of his skin, neck, stomach, back and arms. He says he sees them more when he works and and think it s from sweat if he doesn t shower afterwards. He did shower after out last work out and... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.According to me, it might be fungal infection of skin (Tinea). Ask him to apply Terbinafine cream on circular patches. Also advise him to apply clotrimazole dusting powder twice daily on skin folds and sweat prone areas. Ask ... | |
What causes tiredness, weight loss, nose bleeds, vomiting and breathing difficulty?
My 14 year old granddaughter has been very tired, losing weight ( 8 lbs in two weeks) , has bad nose bleeds, has been sick, said she has trouble breathing. She thought she had pnemonia, now has a rash. She went to the doctor yesterday ... | dear user, thanks for your query.From history it suggest your child may have some serious problem. I suggest you to do complete blood examination and if it shows abnormalities platelets count and/or WBC count along with anemia go for bone marrow examination too. Only after proper evaluation correct diagnosis can be mad... | |
Is it safe to continue with back tattoo and Pleural effusion?
Hi, I have stage 4 mestastatic cancer, I have been having my back tattooed when I am not on scheme, I have recently got pleural effusion and have been given time off from chemo to give my body a rest. Is it safe to continue with my back tattoo with the pleu... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion tattoo has nothing to with pleural effusion.Tattoo is on skin and can not produce pleural effusion. In my opinion you are having malignant pleural effusion due to spread from your primary cancer.Pleural involvement is common in many cancers and thus can produce malignant ef... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes a painful lump on the neck?
Hi. I am a 30 year old female and about a month ago I noticed a hard slightlyPainful lump on the ride side of my neck. It is maybe and inch or 2 below my ear. It is immobile and can only be felt really well when I turn my head to the left side. I plan to see a doctor soon, but w... | Hi.Thanks for your query and elucidate history.The most probable reason for the lumps at this site with the description you have given , there are more chances that this is a lymph node which needs to be diagnosed further with ultrasonography and guided FNAC= fine needle aspiration cytology.This will give an idea what ... | |
Can i get pregnant after having intercourse with tampon inside?
im 23 years old and im 5.5 in hieght. i had sex today because my boyfriend wanted us to have sex. we had sex with a tampon inside of me and the tampon moved far back inside of me. he happened to come inside of me. is it possible to fall pregant with a tam... | Hello,Sperm travels in liquid media if he ejaculated inside and sperm had to travel from vagina to cervix and uterus till the tube. You said you kept a tampon but if the ejaculate has gone inside then you can conceive.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal Agarwal | |
What causes blurred vision and dizziness during pregnancy?
I am in my last trimester of pregnancy and over the last few weeks I have been experiencing some things that have left me scared and concerned. At random times I will get hot and very fatigued, and then my vision will blur out like someone is dimming the light... | Hallow Dear,This is not a good symptom you are suffering from. You seem to be having pregnancy induced high blood pressure. You should be in the hospital for monitoring your blood pressure and its management. You have mentioned everything but forgot to mention your blood pressure. Please report to your Obstetrician imm... | |
What causes fatty liver and pancreas?
what is the reason of fatty liver & pencreas, it shows in my ultrasound whole abdomen report. my blood sugar fasting level is (101) and after 2 hour meal ,pp is (79) , fasting insulin level is (26.4), sgot(57), sgpt(122), hdl cholesterol (36),total cholesterol (5.2). please guide ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have fatty liver raised SGPT level.Your fasting sugar is borderline.Your post prandial sugar is normal.Your HDL cholesterol is low.In such cases dietary changes are most important.You should take low fat diet and high protein diet.Avoid alcoho... | |
Suggest medication for rashes
We as a family love to go to natural hot springs here in Idaho but my 10 year old son gets a horrible rash after to the point that he doesn't want to go anymore and deal with it. He also has reactions to chlorinated pools but not those treated with a salt water solution. Is there anythi... | Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query your have symptoms of rashes. I would suggest you to - Start taking anti allergics medications such as Allegra. - You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. - Application of calamine lotion will be ... | |
Can taking Montair-LC be safe for cough and allergy?
hi Dr, you seem to be the only one listed in this section and i will be very grateful if you can answer this query as i am suffering and getting very confused since 6 months. I have coughing/ clearing throat problem since 6 months. it does not happen at all times of... | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern. The constant clearing of throat and cough could be due to post nasal drip of sinus infection. You need clinical examination and x ray of sinuses to confirm the diagnosis.I advise you to consult an ENT specialist nearby for e... | |
Will contact with menstrual blood harm the penis? I am extremely worried. I had sex on the day I thought I ended my period (without condom) and due to my terrible judgment of whether my period ended, my period blood came into contact with my boyfriend's penis. | Hi, Don't worry, coming in contact with menstrual blood will not harm your boyfriend's penis. If you both are free of any STD (Sexually transmitted Disease) then don't worry. Nothing will happened to you and yours boyfriend. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards... | |
How to treat severe neuralgia in neck & shoulders?
I suffer from severe neuralgia in my neck which refers down to my shoulder blade with sharp stabbing pains and in to my elbow with a constant ache. I have heard of cervical injections to reduce this pain. is this possible and would i then be able to stop taking the mi... | Hello, Use the cervical soft collar. This will help stabilize the spine and reduce the inflammation on the spinal nerves. Do some static neck exercises and upper limb strengthening exercises. A combination of medicine and exercise is beneficial in neuralgia. Correction of posture is of utmost importance. Hope I have an... | |
Suggest medication for fever and loss of appetite
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Mybson who is five years old has been running a temp of 102.9 for the past 8 hours, we have giving him some childrens fever medicine, and have a damp cloth for his forehead but it doesn't s... | Hi, i do care for your concern.The fever that is not controlled by conservative medications, needs a detailed evaluation.I would suggestTo consult with your physician, and do complete fever profile to rule out the causative pathogen, and t be treated accordingly.In the meantime the procedures that you are following sho... | |
What are the alternatives of Acyclovir for the treatment of shingles?
My mom has shingles, was given a RX of Acyclovir 800 mg to take 5 times per day. The medicine caused nausea (vomiting and diarrhea), dropped her potassium, electrolytes and sodium levels and landed her is ICU for days. Are there any other prescripti... | Hi, Sorry to hear of her sickness. Acyclovir is a very safe drug and it's unfortunate that she had such bad effects with that. If some has been unwell with Acyclovir, we can use foscarnet as an alternative. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman... | |
What post operation injections are given after gallbladder and appendix is removed ?
I had my gallbladder and appendix removed. I woke up in typical anesthesia induced fog to a code being called a nurse stradling me, one at my left side trying to shake me, and another on my right thrustng a syringe in my upper right t... | Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. During a surgery generally slight sedation is also required for complete muscle relaxation specially in abdominal surgeries. The foggy feeling you had might be due to the effect of sedatives. The shots after surgery are for pain control usually. Dr. Rakhi Tayal |
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