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Can steroids show up in urine drug testing?
drug testing. I'm getting epidural steroids injections for herniated l-4 and l-5 disc. can steroids show up in urine drug testing, last shot was less then one week ago.the doctor prescribed my hydrocodon (vicodin) and oxycodine (percucets)I haven't taken a percucet for over ... | HiSteroids aren't screened for in drug testsOxycodone and hydrocodone don't show up on drug screens after about five days | |
Could overbite cause sore gums, jaw pain?
Hello. Recently i have been having problems with sore gums usually in the morning. I also have slight jaw pain and when i open my mouth, the left side of my jaw will click. On the opposite side i have an overbite and i don t know if this could be causing these problems. Thank ... | Hello,This soreness of gums can be because of infection of gums, it can not be because of jaw pain or clicking.For relief from soreness of gums you have to get cleaning of gums done with the dentist, and even this jaw pain and clicking shows that there is some problem in the jaw joint called as temporomandibular joint... | |
Treatment for abnormal blood pressure despite taking Symbicort?
I have copd, I take symbicort and atrovent. Dr gave me Spiriva, concerned with all this medicine with blood pressure stopped taking pills not feeling any better. my nos. were still high and low. Also weight gain, depressed and no energy. I don t do well o... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). And hypertension is common in COPD patients. So you should not stop antihypertensive drugs. You should continue antihypertensive drugs along with inhalers for COPD. So better ... | |
Suggest treatment for fungal infection around penis
Hi I m Ravi singh I had Fungal Infection around my pennies and my Skin is not going down as It was going before, it has become tight and also ram red spot occour on to my pennies head , Also I have to go to frequent Urine, i went to doc and he had done my sugar test ... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to us. We wish you a very best health at healthcare magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to say that you had put a diagnosis fungal straight a way that means you had been diagnosed by the docotor. I suggest you to discuss fluconazole tablet with your doctor. It will cure yo... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach pain and fatigue
My 7 year old son has had a stomach ache, cold skin, and been lethargic for 3 days. He eats a few bites and stops because his belly hurts. It hurts right in the middle and he says the pain moves up. There has been no fever, but he does get cold and clammy periodically. Wh... | HI... by what you say this seems to be a viral illness to me. There need not be fever always in viral illness. I suggest you give him oral paracetamol in the appropriate dose and by morning get him evaluated by a pediatrician or physician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest remedy for pain in leg and back due to herniated disc
I had a herniated disc in my lower back I went through physical therapy and epidural and the surgery to fix it the pain in my back is worse and the pain in my leg hasn t stopped like it should have now they are sending me to have a nerve damage test done al... | Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question: Suggest remedy for pain in leg and back due to herniated discAnswer : Surgery to remove the part of disc that is compressing the nerve root will be the best way for pain reliefHope you found the answer helpful.I... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain in the tooth
My husband has been going through severe pain from his tooth, at first I thought it might be an abscess but there's no pus, his back top molar tooth broke apart many times an after that a tooth like bump appeared an it was black it was easy to pull out piece by piece but ... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The severe pain in the tooth could be because of the tooth infection. This kind of pain is seen in pulpitis. When the decay involves pulp it causes pain that increases when you lie down because of the increased pulpal pressure. Consult a endodontist and get the toot... | |
What causes orange color sperm discharge?
hi have a problem i have thick orange coloured sperm that im really worried about not much comes out i also have a blockage in my tubes which the doc said would clear it self a year ago but has got worse so not much sperm comes out is there any way i can unblock them myself pl... | Hi, It can be due to orchitis, infection and BPH. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Trying to conceive. Taking sipehene, progynova, eletroxin. Have hypothyroid. Effects of these medicine?
hi i am trying to concieve so my gync has given me sipehene 150 mg, from 3rd day, progynova 2mg from 7th day,and systen 200 mg from 16th day andproductive f for 3 mnths . i have hypothyroid . i take 75 mg of eletrox... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The tablet Siphene is given for ovulation induction, Susten for support of early pregnancy if you conceive and productive F is a multivitamin tablet. Eltroxin is given as you are hypothyroid and this could be one of the cause for infertility. You have not mentioned anything about regula... | |
How to treat feel of discomfort,soreness and blockage after masturbation?
Lately after masterbation, my penis sometimes gets sore, but not all of the time. Usually, I have the urge to urinate also after ejaculating. And occasionally, my urethra still feels blocked or like there is something stuck in it. Should I be co... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: These are completely normal feelingExplanation: Feeling discomfort, sore and urge to urinate are all normal feeling usually after ejaculation. So, do not be worried. It is good to urinate after ejaculation as it prevents bacteria going inside your urethra and causing ... | |
Suggest treatment for blood pressure
I was just prescribed Amlodipine 10 mg for my Blood Presure. I also take Methadone 10 mg twice a day. I also take Wellbutrin and cinbalti. All of this is because of 3 back surgery all gone wrong 13 years ago. I am still getting off Methadone, it takes time after all these years. Wi... | Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern there is not any major interaction between Amlodipine and the other drugs you are using concomitantly. So don't worry! You can keep taking Amlodipine, check its BP lowering effect and discuss with your prescribing doctor about the maintenance dosing. Regarding ... | |
Should I take statin drugs to keep the HDL and LDL levels under control?
Hi Doctor, my name is Rich and I have few questions? My HDL in March was 33, last year 40. And on 14th of this month I had a taking checked on HDL without fasting 29. My TRI is 198 and LDL 120.28 years ago I had milled IM. The Doctor wants me to ... | Hi, After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that for high levels of cholesterol you need to change your lifestyle. Lifestyle modification for high cholesterol includes 1. High Fibre Food 2. Avoid junk and fried food 3. 40 min Physical activity 5 days a week 4. Lo... | |
What diet should i follow to help promotemy kidneys?
HELLO, my first kidney effection was at the age of 19 and now I am 65 years old and my kidneys are begining to slow down a little. what can be done to slow the process down. Do you have any suggestion! what food can I eat to help promotemy kidneys? and what food I s... | Dear sir/madam, ideally we should assess why ur kidney is slowing down. Depending on the cause, treatment strategies will be planned. Possible causes are diabetes, hypertension, renal parenchyma disease(inflammatory/autoimmune), obstructive renal conditions, cardiac condition ( low pumping capacity of heart ) etc. So b... | |
Q. i am having white vaginal discharge with weight loss and pimples. Please help.
Hello doctor, I have white discharge problem since 3 to 4 years. I tested vaginal swab and my reports showed staphylococcus aureus isolated. I have weight loss and pimples problems also. | Hi. White discharge is a common problem among sexually active females and there are a few things to be kept in mind. 1. Do not take extra care for your private parts by using intimate washes, perfumes, and douches. They wash away your normal protective vaginal flora. Just wash the area with water during bath time. 2. H... | |
What causes a discharge filled lump on top of the arm?
Hi Dr, I have a lump on the top off my arm when squeezed a white discharge comes out ( there is a smell) has been there for yrs, each time it's squeezed ... It seems no more comes out till it builds up and it becomes a prominent lump once again. Now it's bigger ... | Hi, this is a Sebaceous cyst or a Dermoid cyst.It is a common swelling in all parts of the body. The are cysts collected with Sebum or secretions of the Sebaceous glands in the skin. The only definitive treatment is removal by Surgery. Pinching it and squeezing it are not advisable as this can lead to infections. It ca... | |
What causes vomiting in a 4 year old child?
My 4yr old has been vomiting all.night. she vomited her dinner the first few times, then it was yellow and now green. She s now started complaining about her tummy hurting before she vomits. she had a little diarrhea ,but only once. What could.this be? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, the given symptoms could be due to dyspepsia or it could be due to viral infection in either of this case may not need any treatment because it is the self limiting one but of course care needs to be taken for dehydration and vomiting if vomiting persist then it can b... | |
What is the treatment for discomfort and numbness in knees?
Hello Doctor, I am 35 years man, with some sort of discomfort in left knees feels like numbness however on applying any sprays and creambased like TRP or pain relieving ones, it will disappear for a day or two again comes back. I have some acdity as I drink l... | HelloI HAVE STUDIED YOUR CASE.I Will advise you investigation like MRI knee and spine.You may need blood investigation like cbc with esr,ra factor ,crp,sr cholestrol.You may need ecg and holter monitoring with 2 d echo test for cardiac functioning.Knee physiotherapy will help for early relief.hope this answers your que... | |
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 ... | |
What causes tenderness under left lower rib?
I have a history of right sided pneumothracies and have had a pleurectomy and a mechanical pleuridesis over the last 9 years. For the last 2 years I have been experiencing tenderness/achiness right under my left lower rib which started after one of my pneumothorax's ...any... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.You are having chronic left sided chest pain.You also have history of pneumothorax.So we should first rule out heart and lung related chest pain.So get done ecg and 2d echo. If they are normal then no need to worry heart diseases.Get done chest ... | |
What causes light purple spots on the penis?
The other day I was having sex with my boyfriend and I noticed he had a few light purple, flat spots on the shaft of his penis and testicles. I didnt want to ask so we just used a condom. I want to do oral but I'm not sure if i should be worried. The spots have gone away no... | Hi,Light purple spots might be the reason of pityriasis VERSICOLOR, sometimes penile melanotic macule are also present like this.Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Dr. Atishay Bukharia | |
Should i be concerned as i found fluid filled blister on my belly button after surgery?
My husband had emergency gallbladder surgery last June however they could not retrieve completely he had continued complications and had to have another emergency surgery in Sept since then he can't stay out of the bathroom and has... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.If there is no pain and redness around it then you dont have to be worried.l usually through belly button we place laparoscope and there could be small wound infection or wound complcaitionl. But it should subside soon. if there is pous secretion or redness witzh pain you may... | |
What are the symptoms of UTI ?
I believe I have a UTI, and I have had them a few times. I took the OTC test and the nitrites were negative but the leukocytes were positive. My concern is I have light red (pink) blood on the toliet paper but there is none in the urine. I know its not my period because I got off abou... | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body.Symptoms of urinary tract infection include urgency or increased frequency... | |
Q. Could balanitis causes inflammation and red bumps on penis after sex and masturbation?
Hello doctor,I have inflammation of the penis head and small red bumps on the outer edge of the penis after sex and masturbation. The bumps occur and disappear after a few days. I have been using antifungal cream for about a mont... | Hello. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. I need to see the picture of the affected area to make an appropriate diagnosis and to suggest the proper treatment. Kindly send the images. | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
What could be the reason for swelling and pain in my hand even after confirming no fracture involved?
Hi while walking yesterday I took a fall and landed on my right arm. I went to see a ortho doctor and they took x-rays of my right forearm. No fractures, dislocation or abnormality noted. He pretty much said i just to... | Hello, It could be a hairline fracture which may not be detected in X-rays. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can opt for an MRI scan to look for any sprain or small fractures. You have to immobilize the limb for a couple of we... | |
What could pain in upper chest be?
hello friday i got hit in my upper chest, a little lower then the collar bone and now its been hurting when i do certain movements or when i cough (not when i breathe). I found the area that hurts and when i press on it it feels like the same pain. Im scared it could be serious? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. And this can cause musculoskeletal injury and related pain. So possibility of this kind of pain is more likely in your case.. No need to worry much, follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid ... | |
Is there any medication to increase the size of penis and testis?
SIR I AM 24 YEARS OLD BOY BUT MY PENIS AND TESTIS IS VERY SHORT AND I AM LIVE IN BHUBANESWAR WHICH IS THE BEST MEDICHINE TO INCREASE AND AS WELL AS BECOMES 24 YEAR OLD BOY PENIS AND TESTIS .BUT IAM LIVE IN ODISHA ,BHUBANESWAR SO WHAT MEDICHINE IS APPR... | HelloThanks for query . Based on the fact that you have posted it appears that you have doubt about size and length of your penis being small .At the outset let me state that there are no standard measurements of length and size of penis related to age .Please get yourself examined by qualified Urologist to confirm ... | |
What causes stoppage in periods?
I am 21 with a 21 month old and i haven t had my period it is like almost 2 days late but i took a cheap dollar general $1.00 one and it came back that i am not preg but my boobs hurt and i don t have any sytomes of be having or starting my period is there like way that the cheap test ... | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period.So i suggest you to repeat the test after a week.The sore breasts are one of the symptoms of pregnancy.But the pregnancy is confirmed by urine pregnancy test and ultrasound.There is nothing like... | |
Does Ursocol help in keeping SGPT level under control?
i m 25,i suffered from malaria(p.vivex) from last week,my platelet count was just 29000, now i m feeling better, but in my last blood-urine report, platelet count was 1.8 lakh but my sgpt was 102,i m do not suffer from hepatitis doctor prescribed me Ursocol 300, ... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Yes ursocol may help in decreasing the SGPT levels.Also there are many other causes for elevation in SGPT like has many cause like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc. So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist for eva... | |
Suggest treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia
my wife age 35 has CML. started gleevec 2 months back 400mg. recently nausea and pain in the mid of abdomen started. we stopped gleevec. but after 48 hrs still have pain and nausea. she can t eat much food because of nausea and pain. her recent SGPT is 197. Alkaline P... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your wife's situation and problem. CML (chronic myelocytic leukemia) is known to spread in abdominal organs and lymphnodes. These can cause intestinal obstruction and ulceration. And these can cause similar symptoms. So better to first consult doctor and g... | |
What causes pain in penis while sneezing?
Spasm like the oncomming of a cramp in the root of my penis, Sometimes when I sneez I get a bad cramp in the root (below the base behind testes) Now I am 30 and I am getting a simular feeling, like a tick in my Penile Root nearing the prostate I assume | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Very difficult to comment without seeing directly. Do you have hernia?Kindly consult an urologist directly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Wide lower lip, exposes teeth and gum. Unable to relax. What can help?
Hi i have a wide lower lip which droops and exposes all of my front lower teeth and gum when i m relaxed. I find myself pulling my lower lip in and my jaw back all the time just to speak and prevent drooling. It s causing my jaw to be really uncomf... | hi, sometimes the teeth or even the jaw is a bit proclined ie: more forward than normal causing the lip to protrude resulting in drooping lips and even mouth breathing when relaxed. mouth breathing in turn further pushes the teeth and lip forward causing the aforementioned problems. i would recommend you to consult you... | |
Suggest treatment for cough and cold
my husband seems to complain of a lot of ailments lately. He seems to always get sick with a cough and cold that lasts more than a week. He gets it in his chest right away, and lately, he has been complaining of really low energy levels. He also told me that his legs, hands, and fe... | Hello dearwelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems in relation with underlying systemic disorder which requires intensive evaluation with necessary tests .* Ailment of cough , cold can be managed with primary gargles and dietary precautions to some extent .Hope this ... | |
What causes vomiting, headache, dizziness when having programmable shunt for hydrocephalus?
I was violently vomiting once earlier and I had a headache and severe dizziness. I have taken paracetamol 500mg and 5mg of cyclizine. I have had these symptoms for 3 weeks on and off. My worry is that I have a programmable shun... | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I agree with you on the fact that your symptoms could be related to a shunt dysfunction (as you refer to have one) and increased intracranial hypertension. For this reason, I would recommend performing a brain CT scan, in order to be sure that everything is OK. Hope you will find this a... | |
What is the treatment of dizziness ?
for a couple of weeks I've been feeling dizzy (light headed), blurry vision, and a little bit nauseaus! I went to urgent care and got checked out and doctor says it could be virtigo and also I might have suffered a anxiety attack? Today I am again feeling very dizzy and now I fee... | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to a panic attack, as there is no neurological disorder with such combination of symptoms. Anyway, if the problem persists, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam and labyrinthine tests to exclude a possible inner ear disorder. S... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
What causes swelling in the testicles?
Just got out of hospital, health, hemoglobin were checked, scoped, tons of blood work, al good, discharched with swelling in stomach. I do have Lasix, (40mg) per day) but now some of the water weight has drifted down to my ball sack which is now the size of a grapefruit. Should I... | Hello, welcome to HealthcareMagic.I can understand your concern. Causes of testicular swelling are:-1) injury2) testicle torsion3) epidydamitis4) orchitis5) inflammation due to sexually transmitted disease.Give proper support to testicle. Take tab. brufen 400 mg if pain. Do ultrasound of scrotum. treatment mainly depen... | |
Suggest treatment for ulcerative colitis
I have a 25 year old daughter who is suffering from ulcerative colitis. She has just recently had a colonoscopy and has been taking humira shots for the last 6 mos for the illness. She is not getting any better and is struggling to go to work everyday. I don t know what to do t... | Ulcerative colitis can be controlled with diet changes to a significant level.Medication alone wont help.Try to observe which foods cause the flare and avoid them. Each person has different triggers.Reasearch on what diet will help control symptomsThere are other monoclonal antibodies available.Like cimzia .. Consult y... | |
Is a swollen lymph node in the neck a cause for concern?
Hi, my daughter is 22 and has a swollen lymph node on the left side of her neck, she easily bruises and has been extremely tired lately. She doesn t seem to have any other symptoms though. However we do have autoimmune disorders in our family and she has tested ... | Hello,Please get her checked with a rheumatologist to rule out lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, consult hematologist and oncologist to make sure whether it's benign lymph nodes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Priya Sadanandan | |
What causes severe muscle spasms and numbness after taking Suggest remedy for muscle spasms, numbness in arm and neck pain
I had cortisone injections into my AC joint and bursa of my left shoulder (guided by CT and ultrasound). I have had muscle spasms and numbness for the last 10 days in my left arm, and neck pain. I... | hi,as you mentioned about the history of you and taking a cortisone injection into the AC joint. Usually one first ocassion you may or you may not have such feeling. also that when you have taken injection now, you should discuss with your physician and meet up the best physical therapist who can help you get good stre... | |
What cause back pain to return after stopping medication?
hi , i am shemul from canada. I have a pain in the right side of my back. I am suffering from this pain last 2 yr . But I took neproxen and paracetamol for this and also get relief when i took the medicine but when i stop taking medicine i start feeling my pai... | Hello Shemul, I hope I can help answer your questions. The way the medications you took work is that they decrease inflammation and pain in your back. Unfortunately, all medication only last a certain amout of time because your body breaks them down. As such you need to take them again to get pain relief. That being sa... | |
Suggest treatment for asthma
I have been taking Seritide Acuhaler and Flixonase for over 10 years for what I am told is Asthma. I am choked with catarrh all the time and these inhalers don t seem to help at all. Am I better taking a daily antihistamine , as the congestion is affecting my sleep in a big way ? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe congestion may be related to allergic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis which may be associated with asthma.The use of topical steroid nasal sprays along with your other medications would help to reduce your symptoms.Eg of sprays are flonase, rhinocort, nasonex, nasocortIf you can ... | |
Yellow urine. Does it mean kidney problem?
I was in a class to help me with my diabtic menue and the teacher said my lab results look like I have kidney disease.I caalled my Doctor and he toldme my reslts look normal. I ve always had various shadesd of yellow urine . Now it s almost clear. Does that mean anything? I d... | Hi if your lab reports are normal, there is nothing to worry. The yellow coloured urine indicates concentrated urine when you are not drinking adequate water. so drink atleast one and half to 2 litres of water daily if you are an adult. take care | |
What causes a person to lack the interest in talking?
Why people stop talking. Is it due to mental illness ? Do we need to consult Psychiatrist ? How the medicine helps in overcome depression ? Can people come out of depression without medicine ? What is the alternate therapy to come out of depression ? | HelloLack of interest in talking to others can occur in depression. It's one of the symptom in depression. There are various antidepressants which can definitely help in depression. Since you are asking for other alternatives in treating depression you can go for psychotherapy (counselling). Here you need to meet a t... | |
What causes a blotchy and dry area below the temple region?
Hi i have a area just below my temples to the side of my eye and side of my face that looks blotchy. Redish and appears kinda dry looking. I have used expensive face creams however they do not go away the ones below the temple.tend to be sore to touch. Do you... | hi there.1. your concern may be seborrhoeic dermatitis.2.it's a type of eczema secondary to candidail yeast infection.3. any thing which lowers our immunity or stress will induce such type of dermatitis.4. it can be controlled.5. try hydrocortisone cream on moisturised skin,once daily after bath in the morning until re... | |
Is NAC a valid alternative for Metformin to treat insulin resistance?
I have been given 500mg of metformin to take once a day to start for insulin resistance. Currently this is the third day and I have a horribly upset GI tract, and my arms/legs feel like lead weights with extreme fatigue. I have heard an alternativ... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Metformin is better with treating insulin resistance, as it promotes weight gain too.2. N-acetyl cysteine is not useful in reducing insulin resistance. It helps in preventing progression of further complications related to diabetes mellitus.3. You ar... | |
What is normal SGPT value for males?
what is the normal level for men for sgpt. my sgpt is 53 which is changing sometimes little less and little more . what is the reason for this. I had slight jaundice and urine infection, fever some 5 to 6 months back. I was on medication.why it is not becoming exact normal level.I ... | Hello welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. SGPT is serum glutamic pyruvic oxalocetic transaminase , a liver enzyme helps in diagnosing liver functions. the normal levels are 5 - 40 IU/L. thses liver ezymes are increased in fatty liver, viral hepatitis A,B,C and hepatotoxic drugs. as you have the past histo... | |
Suggest treatment for stinging sharp pain in the back
chest pains developed over the last couple years. 30 yrs old. sharp sting pains inside middle of chest area, slightly to the right. when it comes i began to black out almost only for a second. it's a throbbing like sensation all throughout my head. as well as dee... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryThere are 2 main possibilities I can think of.1, a compression of some kind affecting the back. This could be easily detected on an MRI. The nerve... | |
What causes the kidney to be pain free after a chemotherapy?
my uncle has a kidney cancer and the kidney cancer cells have metastasized into his bones and eyes and lungs. Doctors put him under chemotherapy with sutent and my uncle said he has no more pain in the kidney. does this mean kidney cancer cells in kidney are... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your uncle 's concern. Pain in kidney cancer is mostly due to stretch of renal capsule. Tumour mass stretches capsule surrounding kidney and this causes pain. Chemotherapy causes shrinkage in tumour size. So reduction in tumour size cause less stretching o... | |
What to do for loss appetite after taking medicines?
I am aged 74 and I take medicines for coronary artery disease for several years and also now for fibromyalgia of left thigh and calf muscles since one month.The drugs for fibromyalgia are neugaba M 75 cap one perday, Evion LC one tab,Diavit plus one capsule, Trental... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, you should not reduce your medicines without consulting your doctor. In my opinion, you are mostly having drug induced gastritis which is causing this low appetite. You are taking many drugs and they will definitely cause gastritis. So bet... | |
Suggest treatment for small spots on the foreskin of the penis
Hi, im 13. A virgin too. After all day of swimming here in Florida i noticed little white spots on my penis foreskin. And the tip of my foreskin is all red. I think it may just be irritated from the chlorine, and i think i have chafed myself too. What do u... | HelloThanks for query.You have small pots on foreskin which has become red since recent times.This is mostly due to infection of the foreskin (Posthatitis) probably due to contaminated water in swimming pool .You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twic... | |
How can infertility be treated?
hi doctor, i have been looking for a second baby tho i had delays in my periods for two month then i was advised to take premolute tablet once 3 tablets aday for 10days i did that and my periods started on 30 to3 now i was inquiring if i time my ovulation period is it possible to have b... | Hello,The very fact that your periods are getting delayed and requiring withdrawal means you are either having Polycystic ovaries or some hormonal imbalance.So, just timing the ovulation might not be of much help because with irregular cycles there are chances of having anovulatory cycles.So, I would suggest you to see... | |
What causes severe pain in thigh area?
Hi my daughter for no reason has server pain in her upper thigh area it happen on Monday and was fine until her leg just went from under her last night and she is 10 I need to no do I bring her to a doctor or is it just a pull muscle she does a lot of irish dancing but didn t hap... | hello healthcare user.. this appears to be a a muscle pull...I would advice you to take rest for some days...apply ice over swoolen area....take antiinflammatory medications for few days...also I would like to advice you to get an Xray done...thank you | |
What does elevated LH and estrogen levels with normal ultrasound indicate?
i am trying to get pregnant and did iui w/ clomid this month. i got my period on friday when i was suppose to go in for a pregnancy test. the flow was normal although it only lasted 3 days and i had no cramping which is unusual for me. i went i... | Hello, these are all because of clomid intake in a patient with PCODIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on | |
Q. I feel tightness in the right side of my body. Why?
Hello doctor, The right part of my body feels tighter that the left. I feel pain in my right calf and thigh when I wear trousers and in my right underarm when I wear a shirt. What can I do to solve this? | Hi. I understand your concern. I need to know more about your symptoms. When and how does it start? Is it increasing day by day or it is the same? Is it associated with any pain or muscle ache? Is it aggravated by activity? Are there any diurnal variations? Is there any back pain or neck pain? Any numbness or loss of s... | |
Is pregnancy possible based on these hormonal test levels?
Hello Doctor, I am 31 and have been trying to get pregnant for 1 year with no result. I have had my day 3 hormone levels done 2 times. Last month; E2: 40.00 LH: 6.15 FSH: 9.89 Progesterone: 0.09 Testosterone: 0.17 My Dr. thought something was too high and want... | Hi there, please don't panic. Your hormone levels are within normal range. I will suggest you to get three basic investigations done.1.Partner semen analysis after 4 days of abstinence period. 2. Your HSG - HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY, within 10 days of the cycle. This helps to know about the patency of the fallopian tub... | |
Q. Does Rabipure vaccine require booster vaccination every year?
Hello doctor, I got dog bite before 17 days, and the wounds are categorized as a category -II. Within an hour, I got a Rabipure vaccine and TT at the hip area. However, the next day morning, one more dose of Rabivax has been given in the shoulder and con... | Hello. Yes, there is no problem in injecting two dosages within 24 hours. Usually, the first, two shots are given after one another. Apart from that Tetanus toxoid is must that you have taken. It is not the case that the vaccine is ineffective. This is the usual protocol that is followed for safety concerns. Overall, f... | |
Treatment for whooping cough
My husband and I are 83 and 84-1/2 respectively. My husband was born and grew up in a small town in northern New York state (Canadian border). I was born and lived in Oak Park, Illinois, until age 8-1/2 when my family moved to Scotland. We don t know whether or not we were inoculated for w... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that's highly contagious, and it's also vaccine preventable. It starts like a cold, with congestion and upper respiratory symptoms, and then progresses to a cough.It spreads through close contact with oral secretions and respiratory droplets. So it's easily s... | |
Suggest treatment for pain and discomfort in chest
HI i took mushrooms about three weeks ago and i also smoked marijuana when i did it. about one hour into the trip i had horrible chest pain and heard my heart beating extremly fast..i was scared but then it went away..After that ive smoke weed 4 times but all four tim... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.You are chronic smoker. So you are at risk of heart disease.So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) to rule out heart diseases for your chest discomfort.If these tests are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Better... | |
Do Drospirenone and Ethinyl estradiol tablets reduce chances of pregnancy?
Hi..I am taking JAZZ ultra low dose " drospirenone and ethinlyestradiol tablet" past one year till now..i want to conceive after 3 to 4 months..shall i stop taking these pills now ? will i concieve after couple of months..number of friends ar... | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns. Birth control pills do not reduce your fertility. So do not worry about it. There is no need to go for any fertility tests now. Your fertility returns immediately once you stop the pills. Since you wish to conceive after 3-4 month... | |
What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
how to identify if i m pregna? my peroid date is 11th, now i m in middle cycle, my collegues asked me to intercourse now with my husband....to get more changes to pregenant.for past 3 days i intercourse with my husband. but i have heavy stomatch pain...pls advice what shall i do? re... | Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the chances of pregnancy are more during the fertile period.Fertile period is the one with 3 days on either side of the predicted ovulation date.For example if the expected period is on 20 th then 14 days should be substracted ie.,it comes upto 6th.So 6 th and 3 days o... | |
How to treat the condition of male infertility?
I am a 38-year-old male, 6 ft in height and 87 kgs in weight. I had been diagnosed with moderate scalp Psoriasis in late 2007, after which I went in for homeopathic treatment for nearly a year. There was a some relief and I discontinued treatment in 2009. In 2010 I devel... | Hello, It is unlikely to be related to psoriasis. It is a difficult condition to treat. If your partner fails to conceive repeatedly, you can opt for newer techniques like IVF. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Does ingesting melted plastic during pregnancy harm the fetus?
I made brownies yesterday I put margerine in big plastic measuring cup melted in the microwave mayb put the cup in around 4 times I didn't notice it then but after I made the brownies and was cleaning up I realized the plastic cup melted a lil I don't kno ... | Hello deae, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your question and here is my advice. I don't think that ingestion of plastic cup once can harm baby since it doesn't get absorbed in blood. Some particles may be absorbed but if it happens only once it doesn't cause harm due to short time of exposure. Hope I have ans... | |
Prescribed iron tablets for anemia. Should I fly?
I have recently been diagnosed with anaemia , blood count 7.9. I was immediately given one unit of blood and put on iron tablets. My level was 9 five days later. I am awaiting a colonoscopy and endoscopy by mouth and have an appointment for the former on Dec 19. I have... | Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. Anaemia with blood Hb% of less than 10 gm% is an absolute Contraindication to fly at your age of 73 years. The Medical fitness can be given by the Treating Physician when Hb% is above 10 gm% and you will have to request the Physician to fill up MEDIFF FORM also indicating the... | |
What causes stretch marks on breasts with mild pain?
I have what appears to be stretch marks on one of my breasts, which is also significantly larger than the other in size. I sometimes also experience instances of shooting pains in my chest, although they don't last for more than a few minutes. I am 19 and have never... | Usually the stretch marks occur when 1. The size of the body organ beneath the skin enlarges rapidly or 2. Suddenly looses size after being large for some time.As you correctly thought of, these things commonly occur in or after pregnancy.But in your case as you already said you ve never been pregnant but one breast is... | |
What causes pain in the neck and back?
My daughter started last October 2013 with neck pain, back pain and headaches. We went to the doctor and she ruled out Meningitis, but she was unable to determine the cause of her pains. The doctor ordered multiple blood tests and in the results there was Raised antibody titer AN... | Hello Mrs. Reinhart, I understand you and your daughter are going through a difficult time. This seems like an auto-immune condition. And I recommend you take her to a Rheumatologist when she turns 18. ANA titre is very sensitive. According to the history you have given it seems like Lupus. To confirm lupus, I recommen... | |
What does having borderline liver function test mean?
What does it mean when I have a borderline liver function test? btw I'm 17 and I have thalassemia minor (hemoglobin 8) and a low level of vitamin D. I'm 5'7 (171 cm) and I weigh 168 lb (76 kg). Doctor recommended that I take vitamin D 5000. Do I have to change my d... | Hi you have borderline liver function test mean it is not above limit range but if you will not take care then it might raised above limit value.You might probably have fatty liver if you are obese.So loose weight if needed.Take minimal oil in diet.Use only good oil like sunflower oil or safflower or pea nut oil.Junk f... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent coughs
Good day to you. I have been having coughing episodes for 2 years now. I have had chest and sinus x-rays done, chest CT scan, heart echo, gastroscopy for reflux, lung function test done, blood test for cancer markers, allergies etc. Been to homeopaths, natureopaths, GP's, specialis... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You have done all investigations to rule out various causes for cough. If you are getting cough despite of all normal reports and treatment, possibility of psychogenic cough is more. You are not having cough in night while sleeping. And you st... | |
What causes edema in the feet?
I have a swollen ankles, both feet, especially in the evening. What can be the reason? I spent a lot of time working on my computer. Recently I got a high blood pressure. I also drink 2 - 3 bottles of beer daily. To ad to it, I have a spinal stenosis and pain disturbs mi with walking. An... | Hello,The causes of pain below ribs are:1. Sprain2. Overuse3. Injury4. Blunt trauma5. Cardiac failure6. Renal failure7. Long standing8. FilariasisFor that, you can take tablet Lasix. Do x-ray chest, ECG, Coloure doppler of legs, LFT, RFT.Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed h... | |
Suggest treatment for dementia and vomiting in a 70 years old female
My friends mother who is in her 70 s and has dementia has had diarrhea for approx 2 weeks with little to now appetite, has seen doctors and gone to the ER 4 + x s however she is now vomiting, is this cause for another ER visit and how can she convinc... | Hai, Dementia is a degenerative neurological illness characterized by loss of memory and deteriorating personality the rate of progression of the disease varies from individual to individual. There are medications currently available which can slow down the progression of the disease, I would advise you to see a psychi... | |
What blood tests can determine the Hetrazan dosage for pollen grain allergy?
In March April I am affected by plooen grain allergy. Earlier I was cured of pollen grain allergy by taking hetrazan for 3 weeks. Kindly advise the appropriate blood test to decide the administration of hetrazan. I have already taken homeopat... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryMany tests are possible. I will suggest you start with serum IgE. This tells us whether you have an allergy even now, or is it some other issue. I... | |
What is treatment for swallowing paint in infant?
Hi Dr, My daughter is 19 months old, she played with paint 2 days ago around 18H00, she dipped her hands and and used some as lipstick. After we saw this we used paint remover to clean her, around 23h00 she started vomiting but the following morning she looked ok, she ... | HI INGESTION OF PAINT IS DANGEROUS IN KIDS AS IT CONTAINS LEAD AND OTHER HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS WHICH RESULT IN GASTRITIS/ULCERATIONS OF ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH AND ALSO RESULT IN LOOSE STOOLS.IF INHALED, IS MORE DANGEROUS. IF SHE PERSIST TO HAVE VOMITING, PLEASE GET HER ADMITTED AND NEEDS CLOSE OBSERVATION BY GIVING ONLY IV... | |
Considering adoption of child with craniosyostosis. CT shows hypodense lesion in brain, visual issues. Advise?
friend considering adoption of 9 month old male from Ethiopia with craniosyostosis. CT recieved shows hypodense lesions in about 3 or 4 areas of brain. Is this common with this dx? Child has visual issues rig... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.In craniosynostosis, one should not see any hypodense lesions in brain, as it is a disease affecting the bones only.However, as the bones are prematurely fused in this condition, it hampers proper brain growth. So, to ensure proper growth of brain, surgery is required.With proper tre... | |
Why am i not getting strong orgasm?
doctor ,i was diagonised for diabetes 2 but now blood sugar under control during diagonosis could not ejaculate, but now i can , but orgasm is not that strong like beforei would also like to say that i take half tablet of stamlo beta for last 7 years , does that also effect | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You must be able to differentiate between strong ejaculation and smooth and passionate ejaculation. First one is for youngsters and hurried doers. They satisfy with strong ejaculation but satisfaction will be comparatively low. Smooth and passionate ejaculatio... | |
What causes discomfort in lower right back?
Hello Doctor, i feel discomfort in my lower right back (feel i have a muscle spasm) and it feels like when i eat or drink anything i feel i am using only the left side(means everything is travelling via left side of the body and also with my erection and ejaculation (it even... | Dear Patient, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, your problems are more psychological than physical.take adequate sleepMeditate regularlyExercise regularly and keep your self engaged.you can take help of a psychiatrist if you feel soI hope my advice would have been usefu... | |
What is the treatment for lax les ?
iam suffering from lax les. what is the treatment for this? plz tell me. is it dangerous? | Hi Meena, . I Would like to know few things here?, so that i can suggest you better, 1.) What is your height and weight? 2.) Do you have Burning sensation in your chest? 3.) Do you have Difficulty swallowing? 4.) Do you have chest pain? 5.) Since how long do you have this? Lax LES is caused by a weak Lower Esophageal S... | |
How to treat an infected bug bites?
What do you do with an infected bug bites in a child that's 3 yrs old? My husband was cutting the grass and my son was outside with him. When they came in, he had 5 bug bites on his arm. We've put benadryl anti itch cream and alcohol on it, cleaned it - but still seems infected. ... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I appreciate your concern. If I were your treating doctor I would have put your husband on oral and local braod spectrum antibiotics for relief. Mean while what you have done is good till now. All the best. Hope this helps you, please let me know. | |
Is sclerosis in SI joint and scoliosis in vertebrae curable ?
i am 21 years old boy 5 8 & 63 kg weight,Having severe low back pain for 1.5 year in RHside, i did my x-ray & found sclerosis in SI joint & little scoliosis in vertebrae & i have negative HLAB27. Now iam taking the drug sulfasalazine & indomethacine.Is this... | hi, thanks for your query. scoliosis can be a cause for your back pain. consult a physio. in an X ray you need to know which sided scoliosis is it, right or left. appropriately the physio will tell you specific exercises. also consult someone who knows SI joint manipulation. this will definitely be helpful. for further... | |
How can one cure diabetes and hepatitis-C?
IM A NEWLY DIAGNOSED TYPE 2 DIABETIC AT THE AGE OF 48. I ALSO HAVE AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS C OF THE LIVER. IM HAVING A HARD TIME DEALING WITH THE DIABETES. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT BUT DON T HAVE THE ENERGY TO EXERCISE AFTER A LONG DAY OF WORK. WHAT CAN I DO? | Hello, Diabetes is a chronic disease and it is most common in who is over weight or obesity. The best way in treatment is to lose weight that usually effected by changing lifestyle. Lifestyle change includes diet and exercise. Changing diet helps to reduce body weight and exercise helps to stable the body weight. So yo... | |
What causes sharp pain at the side of the head and seizures?
I ve had a headache for 3 years now and there s a sharp pain in the back right side of my head.Sometimes I see purple and silver dots in my vision shortly after my ears start to burn and,my body locks up and,I have a seizure.... My question is what could,be ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and I appreciate the detailed description of symptoms provided by you.Based on that, the cause of seizures could be a structural lesion of brain. The location of lesion could be occipital region (located in the back of brain), in view of visual symptoms bef... | |
Rash on skin. Used betnovate. No pigmentation, white patches. This permanent?
Hi I have been using Betnovate 1/5 cream on my hands and arms for approximately 4 years to treat an eczema/ psoriasis type rash. I have noticed resently that the pigmentation has been stripped in those spots and I now have white patches. I h... | Hi thanks for writing here.Betnovate is a steroidal preparation which is used for treating eczemas,it is a potent steroid and has to be applied under the observation of a dermatologist. common side effects are skin atrophy,secondary bacterial infections like bacterial or fungal,loss pigment leading to white patches,st... | |
What caused pain in my chest with pain in my shoulder blade?
i AM A 39 YEAR OLD female 5 7 and weigh 150 pounds. The last couple of nights I have had a pain in my right shoulder blade and for the last 2 days I feel like I have a hollow feeling i9n the center of my chest. I can take in a deep breath without any trouble... | Hello, You may be suffering from fibromyalgia or bronchial asthma or pneumonia. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done chest x-ray and ECG. Avoid cool'drinks and freeze water. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he ... | |
Best tea in asthma..
tea powder rich in cardamom, cloves, ashwagandha, pepermint, lemon flavor is the best tea for asthama. try it you will enjoy it. | Decaffeinated green tea is considered good. you should avoid tea, coffee...especially if you are having tremors due to inhaler use. Caffeine is known to speed up your heart rate there for putting undue stress on your breathing. A cup of hot lemonade...just like tea, without the tea also helps by opening the airways and... | |
Can saw palmetto supplement be taken for hair loss after cancer treatment?
I was dx d as having ER+ grade I breast cancer in 2010. Following partial mastectomy and radiation, I have been cancer free since that time. I briefly took aromatase inhibitors but stopped secondary to disabling side effects. My hair is fine an... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be used but there is no evidence to suggest its efficacy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
How to increase size of penis?
i think i had a penile fracture when i was 12 and i believe was the result of my penis being crooked and not growing to its full potential. i am only about 6" in lenght and very thin. i have had many past experiences where my partners were either not satisfied or or resuled in being chea... | Hi, It is not possible to have fracture of penis in childhood. So, just remove the wrong thinking from your mind. And it is a myth that long penis gives more joy to female. It is also a myth that the length of penis is increased by medication. Over all, just accept the real facts about penis size and sex. Only lower on... | |
Suggest treatment for painful lump on testicle
my partner has just discovered a lump in his left testicle... his testicle is enlarged and the lump is grainy to the touch. he feels a dull ache in his groin and it is painful to ejaculate. He is 32 yrs old. 6foot 4inches tall. Approx 16 stone in weight. He is experiencin... | Hi,From history it seems that he might be having some infection in left testicle producing Orchitis.Due to this infection he might be having enlarged tender inguinal lymph node.Consult your doctor and get examined for other possibility like Epididimo-orchitis, hydrocele, or any injury on the part.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in chest and raised heart rate
Hi I have been having some pain in my chest for about 4 days now my heart has been beating hard and fast with it aswell also the left of my chest aces and the ace goes up to just under my coler bone. And my heart rate is it 105 to 108 when resting with my eyes ... | Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you should immediately consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG2. 2d echo3. Stress test (trade mill test)4. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG) to rule out cardiac causes.There are following possibilities in y... | |
Q. How can I correct my pale look due to minor beta thalassemia?
Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and I have a minor beta thalassemia (heterozygous) which is supposed to be asymptomatic but I am very pale. This makes me extremely insecure especially when people keep pointing it out. Every day I get at least two pe... | Hello. In thalassemia minor patient, Hb (hemoglobin) usually remains around 10-11 gm/dl. It is hemolytic anemia and so extramedullary erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, the mandible is also affected and become prominent. Low Hb is also present, hence people mi... | |
What is the chance of survival in oral cancer patients?
I HAVE A NEICE JUST DIAGNOSED WITH FOURTH STAGE ORAL CANCER. 39 YEARS OLD HAS FAMILY HISTORY OF ORAL CANCER. SHE LOST HER FATHER TWO YEARS AGO. SHE IS A DRINKER AND A SMOKER. OBVIOUSLY THAT HAS STOPPED. WHAT ARE HER CHANCES OF SURVIVAL? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FOR TRE... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Stage 4 oral cancer has not very good prognosis. Life expectancy is less than 2 years.Because of decreased or absent oral intake,Malnutrition is the biggest problem in these patients. Feeding jejunostomy is the option for feeding in such case... | |
Is it safe to take HUCOG injection before the rupture of follicles?
today is the 14th day of my periods.did my follicular study today morning at 9.30am.my right ovary measured 2.2*2.0cm and left ovary is 2.5*2.0cm and the endometrial is 10mm.my follicles didnt rupture till morning.doc told me to take hucog5000 now at ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your query and would like to reply in detail as follows:1. HUCOG will help in egg release.2. It is safe to take the same.I hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.Regard... | |
What to do for the discomfort in the shoulder due to playing?
Hi, I play Baseball and a few days ago I had a tournament. After the first game I was fine but when I got up in the morning I felt like I can t really throw the ball because it hurts when I extend my shoulder back to throw it. Any suggestions as to what it ... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of youa thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.As you are able to take the proper torque and leverage while throwing the ball there might be ligament sprain or muscle strain in and around the shoulder joint. Until a thorough assessment is performed it is tough to say... | |
What causes faster heart beat and sore chest after smoking marijuana?
hello, first off.. i am very healthy i have been smoking synthetic marijuana for a while.. i have vowed to stop after yesterday.. yesterday i smoked and soon after my heart was beating fast and hard for a minute. i was terrified.. and now my chest i... | Hello the impurities in synthetic marijuana as well as other stimulants added to give a more stronger kick to the user are the commonest reason which your heart raced and soreness in the chest occurred . Per say marijuana itself can cause the above symptoms, so it's a good thing that you have decided to refrain yourse... | |
Q. How can I increase my height by three to four inches?
Hi doctor, My height is 5 feet. I want to increase my height by at least three to four inches. If possible, how can I improve my height? | Hi. I have reviewed your query. The growth of bones eventually stops, because of the closure of growth plates in long bones, which occurs in puberty that is around 16 years of age in girls and 14 to 19 years in boys. According to the majority of studies, the growth of height stops between 18 to 20 years. It is highly u... | |
Q. My penis is paining on retraction with some red dots on the tip. What to do?
Hello doctor, I had been suffering from this problem from last one week, as I retract my penis outer wall, it is paining and slightly swollen, also the tip of the penis has red small colour dots on it and it is scratchy and painful. So ple... | Hi. It is looking like candidal balanitis. Please take the following medications and revert back to me in seven days. Tablet Intawin 200 mg daily for 10 days, Canestan lotion, apply twice daily, tablet Teczin M once daily. | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Q. There is bruising and pain in my hip. What is the remedy?
Hello doctor, I am having pain and light bruising below my left hip since a week. It was not caused by banging/slamming into something. I was doing stomach crunches and then went for running. I felt discomfort initially while running, then got progressively ... | Hello. I can tell you a general protocol for soft tissue management which consists of : Revert back to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online for further follow up --> | |
What causes severe panic attacks with difficulty in breathing?
Hi I had a sever panic attack a couple hours back, and although I have had a lot of stress due to a wide variety of factors -- I cannot negate that I have had problems breathing and over the past two weeks I have been unable to shake off cold virus as I st... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Severe panic attacks and breathing difficulty are possibly due to the stress you are mentioning. May be you are trying to rationalize your problem with the current cold virus conditions. Treat both of them different and if the ... | |
Pain in lower abdominal, pelvic area. Had partial hysterectomy. Suggested ovarian cyst that ruptured. Suggestions?
I was in a lot of pain last night, to the point of now wanting to move. It was in the lower abdominal, pelvic area. I had a partial hysterectomy when I was 28 and still have my ovaries. I have had this... | Hi ! From your history, and the intensity of pain and tenderness in your abdomen, I would suggest you to see your family physician/surgeon who may after examining you clinically, may advise you to go for some urine test and an ultrasound, and if required a serum HCG test. This will possibly help your physician to arriv... | |
suggest treatment for paining lump on shin
I have had this lump on my shin for a about a month now and i dont no how i got it, but the other day i knocked it again and it is causing me some pain when i walk i can put some weight on it, when i walk on it i get a sharp pain in the area and abit away up my shin. Do you h... | Hi,Thanks for the query to HCM.-I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns.-Cause of the paining lump on the shin - is--In your case it is very difficult to comment due to very limited information?as to whether its painful?hard or soft?Empirically-mostly its-a boil/ sebaceous cyst with post-traumatic br... | |
Whom to consult for pain in leg for suspected sciatic nerve?
Hi, My name is Helena Gomes and I have been suffering from a lot of pain in my leg, I suspect that it is due to a sciatic nerve. How do I go about to select the right doctor to treat this problem? What is the specialty the doctor needs to have in order to ... | Hi,You can consult a psychiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist) for the treatment of your sciatic nerve pain.Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Jenis Bhalavat |
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