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What does a low absolute eosinophils count from blood test suggest?
Good morning! I am a 37 year-old female in excellent overall health. I am 5' 4", 121 pounds, and I am an avid exerciser (cardio and weight training 6 days per week). My recent laboratory results (Blueprint for Wellness via Quest Diagnostics) show a l... | Hi, just relaxed. no need to worry. your eosinophil count low does not need to concern. many person has very low count as normal variation. if you are healthy otherwise and dont have other problem then no need to worry or no need to consult any doctor. you are absolutely fine.thanks for using health care magic. | |
Safe to switch to Althea immediately after Marvelon?
if i am currently using contraceptive pills (marvelon28) for 2 consecutive mos then i will shift to althea pills . is it ok that after taking my last pill, i will just buy another packet of althea to start again and take it regularly? is it safe also? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.All birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy, so it is certainly safe and fine if you have decided to change brands. As long as you start your pack of Althea at the same time you would have started your Marvelon, then you will be protected against pregnancy.You may notice di... | |
What causes accelerating jaundice after medication?
Hi,<last week my 4yrs/Female kid was diagnosed with Jaundice, total bilirubin was 10.8 (8x + 2x), she has been talking medicine for 10 days now, a second blood report showed bilirubin total to be 32.x. Is it high? Is it serious? What count will be dangerous? our ped... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. Jaundice is usually sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to more complciated- High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications, o rblockage of the ... | |
Is it safe to use leo fucidin h cream on penis?
is it safe to use leo fucidin h cream on penis? I have small friction burns or what look like inflammation area just below the head and on the high portion of the shaft. It goes away on its own and then comes back after mild to highly intense (and rough) sex with my wife... | Hi,It seems that you might be having soreness on penis due to rough sex.You can apply leo-fucidin plane cream rather than hydrocortizone containing cream.There is no problem using this cream for short term.Ok and take care. | |
What to do if taking antidepressants but still highly irritated after hysterectomy and radiation therapy for breast cancer?
I was diagnosed w/breast cancer in 2010 since then I have had 7 wks of raidition 5 days a week ,breast cancer does run in my family on my mothers side ,after my raidation my periods were so inten... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicMood swing are due to chemotherapy. I would improve with time. Nothing to worry about it. Just carry on with antidepressant you are on and wait for chemotherapy to be stopped. With time, you would get your normal mood. It is just side effect of temoxifen, so just relax.Thanks | |
How can tonsillitis be treated?
HiI have a viral infection in my tonsils and i am currently taking iboprofen and paracetomal for the pain , i like to smoke pure weed occasionally and was wondering if it would be bad to smoke this while taking my medicine and if this would make my illness worse. Thank you | Hello,Smoking weed will not worsen tonsillitis or interact with Ibuprofen or Paracetamol drug. It is better to take either Ibuprofen or Paracetamol and do not combine both.However, smoking weed should be avoided considering the general ill effect on health.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist yo... | |
Does Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen help cure a tooth abscess?
I was taking 1500 migs of Amoxicillin & 600 milligrams of ibuprofen for a week while fighting an tooth abscess. My bloodpressure spiked & my cardiologist prescribed an addition pill (diltiazem) to bring it back under control. I normally take Losartan 50 mgs d... | Hi..Thanks for the query..Well, Amoxicillin is not seen to raise blood pressure however NSAID's can at times cause a spike in blood pressure..Also one thing that you need to keep in mind is that blood pressure can be raised if there is any uncomfortable condition of the body that brings body under stress and dental pa... | |
I have lower spine herniation & bulging discs- constipation, please help
I have a 4 year history of L4-L5 & L5-S1 nerve compression, bulging disc & herniation. Has Steroid inections 2 years ago with moderate relief. Pain now bearable, pain/numbness is right leg & foot. For past 6 months have been experiencing constipa... | Dear I would advice you to be regular with your diet and have more roughage so that there is no constipation. To get rid of constipation you can have isabgol husk, harar or trifla , If acutely constipated then have tab. herbolax 2 at bed time with hot water. As far as herniation is concerned in Ayurveda we offer kati v... | |
What causes pain in hip radiating to back and knee?
I had a painful right hip, then the pain went to the base of my back, my doctor refered me to arthritis department, the consultant sent me for an xray but i have now to go for an mri scan on my spine and sacral, now i have developed a dent at the bottom of my shin, i... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is possible that your symptoms of severe pain in the hip and knee regions are due to irritation of nerve roots in the lumbar spine. This is known as radiculopathy. It happens due to nerve root irritation due to slight movements including when you are doing active physical movements. This cau... | |
Suggest treatment for a soft lump above the collarbone
I developed a soft squishy lump about 1-2 inches overnight above my collarbone on the front right. This is Friday i noticed it Wednesday night.It doens't hurt at all. I have prolactinoma and take Cabergoline no other conditions/meds i am 42. I eat healthy dont smo... | welcome to Health care magic.1.It can be lipomas ( fat containing mass lesions ) lymph nodal mass, lung mass also felt in rare conditions.2.In any condition if you are my patient, i would first ask for a chest x-ray and a picogram, and ultrasound for soft tissue swelling.3.If its pain less / not causing any discomfort... | |
What causes small boils in groin and thigh area?
Hi. I have always suffered from small boils in my groin, top of thighs and also as a result of ingrown hairs due to shaving in pubic region. I now have a small hole in my groin where a burst boil has previously been. I am keeping the area clean, using anti sceptic cr... | HelloThanks for query.Based on what you have described I would state that you have developed Sebaceous Cyst in the groin.The skin in groin and around genitals is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.The recurrence of the cyst is due to fact th... | |
Have fits. No symptoms of Epilepsy. Advice?
Raj, Iam 17 still student. from age 12 I was suffering from fit. if feel very irritating when it attack while in class. my brother took me to epilepsy specialist . After took body scan. The result show negative. The doctor say there is no any side effect in your body. My bod... | Hello vineshbob Welcome to Health Care Magic Epilespy occurs when abnormal and excessive electrical discharge occur in brain. Fit or seizure is clinical presentation of epilepsy. If you had fit and you have under went MRI and it came normal. In a number of cases the scans come normal. Still if you have doubt, next time... | |
Suggest treatment for abnormal feelings in the midnight
I go to sleep at night normally tired at 11:30pm. I wake up at maybe 2 or 3am several times a month still very tired in my mind, but my body is manic and wants to get up and run. If I get up and do jumping jacks I can get the feeling to subside and go back to bed... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that this is not midnight manic as you say. It is Obsessive behavior pattern. This comes from unusual habit and then by fear and obsession. You need to talk to me in detail regarding this. I need to know much ... | |
Backache, urine test done more epithelial, recommended ultrasound, it tell about abortion. Suggestion?
i have backache i consulted Dr. she recommended me to have urine test. in which infection was not found but epithelial cells were many... she further recommended me to have ultra sound of my kidneys.is there some thi... | Hi friend ..There is nothing to worry .. Your Consulting Dortor needs you to know whethere Kidney is affected by Kidney stone or infection because of suspected epithelial cells in urine test and history of back pain..Moreover urine test and ultra sound doesnt reveals whethere you had abortion in past.Do not worry .. Do... | |
Have Parietal Porencephalic Cyst on left side of brain, headaches, ear pain, muscle weakness, vision is affected. What the best treatment for me?
I am an adult that has a Parietal Porencephalic Cyst on my left side of the brain. Recently , I ve had headaches and ear pain on the left side. I have had muscle weakness on... | Hi I better understand your concern, thank for choosing HCM, in such cases I personally ask for some reports, like ct scan documentations or MRI, form the over all of your history I would advise you for a shunt this will give you some relief & will definitely stop further damage to the surrounding tissues, better consu... | |
How can foraminal stenosis be treated?
63yr old male patient, vertigo both BPPV and Vestibular, cervical pain w/headaches The signal in the cord and partially imaged posterior fossa is unremarkable. Spinal canal stenosis and kinking of the cord is again noted at the C5 and C6 levels. Disc space narrowing and degenerat... | Hello, The main treatment for chronic degenerative cervical changes such as in your case is with physical therapy and painkillers. Pain killers consist first in over the counter anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen and if not enough medication for chronic pain such as Gabapentin or Duloxetin. Mind you that me... | |
How to get pregnant while suffering form PCOS?
ive been ttc since the past year, ive had two late miscarriages and had a d&c done. the doctors said i have pcos im just really worried because my mentrual cycle is irregualr i have my menstruation for 14 days and they are light in the beginning. please can you give me so... | Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic . First you need to regularise your cycles by taking oral contraceptive pills for 6 cycles and reducing weight, metformin tablet and multivitamin tablets after consulting your doctor. With this your pcos will be treated and also cycles get regularised. After that you may start taking ovu... | |
What is the prognosis of patient with chronic heart failure?
my mother is 69 years if age, she has chronic heart failure, she has swelling in her legs, they are very purple, both feet have sores, there are bubble blisters on the feet and legs, her fingers are white to gray color, her nail beds are white, she has a whi... | Hi,Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.Your mother has chronic heart failure (swollen legs,sore legs due to venous stasis ,leuconychia/white nails,wheeze/whistle sound),most likely Cor-pulmonale. White nails are due to hypo-albuminemia consequent to congestive hepatopathy. Even advanced stage of h... | |
Does swelling in the elbow due to bursitis go down on its own?
Have right elbow bursitis.... the swelling continues to stay about the same. The size of a racket ball. Doing lots of stretching and tight bands. It’s been about 2weeks. Ready for the pain to be better. Sore by touch and extremely painful if bumped. Can I ... | Hi, Generally, a lump will get resolved by itself. If symptoms persist, you can consult an orthopedician and plan for aspiration. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
How to regularize my BP and pulse rate as suffering from hypothyroidism and fibromyaligia?
normal b/p (117/74), high pulse rate 110-120...I am a 45 year old obese female, very inactive lifestyle recently placed on bp meds, have hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, back problems and suffer from depression and social anxiety. ... | All treatment seems reasonable.Check for pulse if it remains high most of the time of the day, then consult your physician as he may like to add beta-blocker group of medicine for BP which shall control both BP and heart rate | |
Suggest treatment for high blood urea level and Albumin in urine
Hi, I am Chitrendra Gaur. My father is 67 years old and have one kidney and one stunt also in Heart. The mentioned surgeries was done 7 years ago. Now he has been examined and tested for Kidney disease where he found Blood Urea 43, and Albumin in Urine +... | According to the history your father is suffering from chronic kidney disease. But you didn't give me the history whether he has single kidney since birth orremoved later due to infection. Whatever may be the reason, he is having protein leakage in urine. If the existing kidney size is normal, he needs renal biopsy if ... | |
Suggest remedy for yellow hew on tongue
Hi doctor(s), i've been diagnosed thru surgery having Chronic Hepatitis Auto Immune Disease. I've been taking prednisone for about 8 years now learning how much to take accordingly from my doctor and has been under control for these years.... What I have now for about a week i... | Hello,I have read your inquiry. I recommend you first brush the tongue and make sure this is not a coating. Rinse with warm salt water. Second, I recommend due to the climate you are living in, that you make sure you are very well hydrated. A dry mouth is very stressful on all oral tissues. You are well balanced with v... | |
Suggest treatment for sciatica pain in back
I have pain that is like Sciatica in my back. The thing is, it doesnt go down the back of my leg but does hurt on the inner part of my knee and sometimes down to my ankle. It also seem like when I have to pee it gets worse. What is this and what should I do? | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that it might be nerve pulled and causes pain or sciatica pain.Go for MRI of lumbosacral to find the sciatica pain.Meanwhile take mild painkiller and apply muscle relaxant gel.If there is sciatica pain then do leg stretching exercise.Hope my answer will be effective for you.... | |
What is the treatment for a lump in the neck?
I have had a lump on my neck on the right side just below the jaw in between the chin and my ear for about three years now. It has steadily grown and is now a little bigger than golf ball size. It is soft has not resulted in any pain but at its present size I am concerned ... | welcome to Health care magic.1.It looks like sailoadenitis (lump from the salivary gland infection / obstruction), since it been there for a while, gradually increasing in size.2.I don't think there is any relationship with the mucus collection and lump.3.You said FNAC - inconclusive ( most likely its cystic).4.If you ... | |
What is this symptom of my 6 year old son to have lower and middle abdominal pain ?
Lower and middle abdominal pain nausea low grade fever 6 year old male | Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Appendix pain usually starts at umbilicus to settle down in Right iliac fossa at the junction of outer 1/3 and inner 2/3 at a line joined between umbilicus and lower adomen right bony prominence. Low grade fever can be associated with nausea and vomiting. Complete Blood Counts can re... | |
What causes low platelet count while on Steroids?
I have Hashimotos's Thyroiditis and my platelet count has dropped to 11,000. I take no other medications except synthroid and lisinopril for HBP. My doctor can find no reason for my platelet drop. He say it is idiopathic. I have been on a high dose of steriods which... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Possible idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.2. Continue on steroid treatment and slowly taper it.3. Possible virus infection previously mimicking the same antigen on platelets resulting in antibody damaging the platelets. It seems to be acute ITP. N... | |
Is eating raw rice a cause for concern?
Hello doctor I am 34 yr old lady and have a strange habit of eating raw straight out of bag rice ever since I was 17...I eat eat in very large quantity and all day ...due to this habit I have suffered quite a lot of health issues even my heamoglobin is low arnd 8 and I have in d... | hello..eating stange things as raw rice or ice most prpably u could have iron deficiency anemia... i strongly suggest to go to your doctor ..to make again full blood count and measurment of hemoglobin and iron in your body..and accordingly the doctor will prescribe for u the suitable dose of iron..hope i answered your... | |
Can birth control pills cause change in behavior like irritation, upset?
My daughter started birth control pills about 3 months ago and she & I have noticed a change of behavior. Always upset and everything bother and makes her cry. She said yesterday she s cried more in the last two months than in her whole life. Can... | HelloI have gone through your query and understood your concerns. People using birth control pills will definitely have mood fluctuations which she is having right now. Nothing to worry much about this as if these mood fluctuations are very high then you need to stop them and take care of your child very much to avoid ... | |
Why do I have swollen tonsils with stomach pains, back pain and shoulder pain?
Hi, I have stomach pains, bowel pains and grumbling, cramping in the bowl, difficultly passing movements and back pain and shoulder pain. Feeling queezy. Bowel and stomach pretty painful and also have nasty back of the head headache. Been g... | Hi,You are likely to be suffering a viral illness which is causing spasm of your bowels and generalized muscle aches. It is common to also get a headache. I suggest you drink plenty of water and take paracetamol.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
Is using old spice deodorant safe for person with cyst in kidney?
hello im a regular user of old spice high endurance deodeorant for a long time. only yesterday i recognized that theres a warning at the back of the product says "ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USING IH YOU HAVE KIDNEY DESEASE." i have a 3mm cyst on my right kidne... | Hi and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.A 3mm cyst isn't significant and doesn't cause any effect on kidney function.You don't have to worry about the cyst or the effect of the deodarant.If you've any other doubts,send a direct question to me.Wish you well.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat. | |
Pain in wound due to surgery. Scan showed presence of sinus tract, no communication with rectum canal, and thecal sac.. What to do now?
According to the scan ( MRI FISTULOGRAM)There is a sinus track arising fromskin at the level of S4 vertebra extending posteriorly for a distance of 13 mm and extends upwards for a dis... | hai if u have a fistula get it closed ASAP by fistuloplasty. it will be a problem someday bcos that area is little dangerous and full of hair so healing is also not easy. take care. | |
How can backache on the right side be treated?
I have back pain on my right side. Only when I stand or try to walk. It is a sharp stabbing pain. I ac hardly walk. I have not lifted anything heavy. The only thing I did was the day before I gave myself my monthly testosterone injection with a 22 gauge syringe. It was cl... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lower back pain is quite COMMON among middle aged individuals. Back muscle strain is one of the MOST common causes for acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles ... | |
What causes red bumps on back?
My husband has raised red bumps, mostly on his back. A dr. took a biopsy, said it came back as a "bug bite". They continue to crop up. Checked for bed bugs, fleas, etc. by did not find any. Besides no one else has these bumps. Some are the size of a pencil eraser, while others are the si... | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion it should be allergy reaction.As per your description of allergy is more likely explanation of the condition. I suggest you to find out the possible ballet gen causing this reaction to skin.Biopsy repo... | |
Will i get pregnant if the intercourse was on last day of periods?
Was wondering what the chance of getting pregnant was if I was on the last day of my period and had intercourse but the condom slipped of after ejaculation but was on the outside of my vagina there was some leakage , I am really worried bc I am not on ... | If it was on last day of periods very less chances of getting pregnant. To cover the risk you can take emergency contraception. | |
Cramping and slow bleeding after putting mirena. Do I need to go to hospital?
I had Mirana put in about a month and a half ago and I just got my period about 5 days ago but its not letting up. Slow bleeding . I just went to check my strings and i can feel them right around my g spot.... And there are smooth bumps ther... | HI. IT IS NORMAL AFTER INSERTION OF MIRENA THAT ABNORMAL BLEEDING OR CRAMPS OR PAIN CAN BE THERE AND MAY LAST FOR FEW INITIAL CYCLES. BUT WHAT LESIONS YOU ARE FEELING NEED TO BE CHECKED AND ALSO GET A SCAN DONE TO SEE THE POSITION OF MIRENA, WHETHER IN SITU OR NOT.TAKE SOME ANTISPASMODIC FOR THE TIME BEING.THANKS. | |
HSG report shows beaded tube. Had failed ICSI. Will it affect my FET success?
I had a failed ICSI cycle in June 09....I did not have tubal problems(both of the tubes were patent and normal in HSG and a lap has been done to confirm that)... My doctor asked me to do a HSG after my failed cycle to see if there are any ne... | Hi, Beaded tube on HSG can be a sign of genital TB. But you need not be scared as it can be seen evan normally. Also some doctors can report normal tubes as beaded one. You can just take radiologist's opinion & if he/she also suspects TB, you can get yourself investigated for it. Also TB is a curable problem so if your... | |
How to get over the teeth rubbing problem during the night ?
Hello Doctor, I am having a very great problem of rubbing teeth with each other during sleaaaping at nigh...is it due to worms in stomach or lack of calicium.....I have used albendazol, n taking ayurvedic medicine for calcium...still no respite...please sugg... | Thanks for using Health Care magic.Read your query.Rubbing of the teeth consciously or subconsciously is referred as Bruxism .It can be by a variety of causes including emotional stress,certain gastric problems and nutrition deficiencies also,it may also occur in some occupation(your occupation is not mentioned here).*... | |
Nerve damage on right hip due to cancer. Chronic pain. Hallucination, panic, seizures, trouble breathing due to intake of Gabapentin and Cymbalta. Suggestions?
I have had cancer since 1996. In 2011 it went to my right hip & I collapsed, it broke. Due to my situation I developed nerve damage in my right hip. A pain spe... | Proper pain management appears to be the best management for u.Morphine with other supportive medicines like paracetamole, Voveron-50mg, Tab Alprazolam and drugs to take care of Nausea- Tab- Pentoprazole+ Domperidone wirh Laxative- Isabgoal and tab Dulcolex/Cremafinn may help u much. Try it and give a feedback to me i... | |
What should I do for a toothache on the upper side?
HiI have got pain in one of my tooth left upper side... I m not able to eat anything from there. anything touches it causes severe pain... it seems root have got exposure... and got infectious a lot... I have started taking Ceff 500 and Buta proxyvon twice a day... ... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the pain could be because of the root tip infection called apical periodontitis..consult a oral physician and take radiograph like IOPAR and if the bone support is fine we can save the tooth by doing RCT otherwise we have to remove the tooth...you can continue t... | |
Any suggestion to increase active motile sperms and reduce pus cells?
COLOUR- greyish white, volume-2.0 ml, PH- 7.8, REACTION- ALKALINE, VISCOSITY-NORMAL, TOTAL SPERM COUNT - 76.0 MOTILITYACTIVE MOTILE - 0.5%SLUGGISH MOTILE - 30%NON MOTILE - 65%PUS CELLS -3-4 WE HAVE NO CHILD PLEASE SAY HOW TO INCREASE ACTIVE MOTILE ... | Hello Your semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection with low sperm motility.Infection is indicated by presence of few pus cells in semen.You may need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity.You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report... | |
Irregular periods after child birth. Will there be any problem in conceiving again?
About 4 months after I had my 1st child, my periods stopped. I was put on birth control for 3 months. After that I had my periods for 3 months and then they stopped again. I was then put on birth control for 10 months. For the past yea... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The irregular periods you had earlier might have happened due to a mild hormonal disturbance. If you are having regular periods now, there is nothing to worry. You should not have any problem in conceiving. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, ... | |
Can the calculi in gallbladder be treated with medicine?
i have multiple small calculi in gallbladder.could it possible to be 100% cure with medicine i.e without surgery.i have a pain 7 days ago and i have done ultra sonography.report says multiple calculi in gallbladder.doctor said wait 2 month with medicine,if it co... | Hi. I went through your concern. You have a condition known as symptomatic gall stones (cholelethiasis). And açcording to the report of your ultrasound these are small stones. Your doctor has probably prescribed you capsule ursodeoxycholic acid which is absolutely appropriate.You should start it. It has very small rang... | |
What causes lower back pain with protrusion on weight bearing?
pea size lump upper right quadrant hurts when pressed. Im 53 y/o 5 6 gained approx 14 lbs past year 155lbs. Most recent lower back pain which is not par defect but first impression by doctors was, protrudes when weight bearing. Had gallbladder removed 1994... | As mentioned in your narrative you have got rid with just a muscle spasm nothing else. For this you have to take some pain killer with muscle relaxant like tab dan-mr or tab osteonac-th twice daily after meals when your back pain is worse enough to disturb your routine work along with tab shalcal 500 mg or tab toscal-g... | |
What causes swelling in the right jaw post a sinus surgery?
I have had a root canal on my lower right second Moller. A month later I had surgery on a deveated septum.3 days after sinus surgery I had a very swollen right jaw the tooth I had root canal was so painful. I could feel my pulse in that tooth. What would caus... | Hello, Welcom to Healthcaremagic.com. Going through your query it seems to me that you had a periapical infection due to the failure of root canal treatment. Now the infection has spread to buccal space because of that you have inflammation leading to cellulitis. You need to take immediate action for proper mana... | |
Q. Can starving for longer period make you eat more?
Hello doctor, I have started to notice something about my eating habits. I noticed that I have gained a lot of weight this year. And I have even been eating food that I do not like. I get hungry so many times during the day, even though I already ate. Last year, I w... | Hello. If you starve for a long time, your body demands for more carbohydrates to complete its metabolism. If the starvation continues for a long time, the body starts accumulating energy for the period of starvation, hence you feel to eat more. The best way is to provide lots of fluids and fibres so that you feel full... | |
What does this semen analysis showing sperm count indicate?
Plss check my report is it normal Test Name Result Quantity 2.5ml Colour Grayish grreyish white pale to yellowConsistancy Thick pH 7.5 Liquification Time 30min Total Sperm count 85million leucocytes 4-6Red Cells nil Active (after 1st hr%) 70 Sluggish (after 1... | Hello Your semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection.Infection is indicated due to presence of excess pus cells in semen.Normally semen shouldn't contain any pus cells.You may need investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,semen culture and sensitivity,ultrasound of KUB and scrotum.You may need... | |
Suggest remedy for cough with clear phlegm
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my husband had a triple heart by-pass 3 weeks ago; he also has emphysema; for the last week he has been coughing up clear phlegm constantly; this is causing him to have no sleep and low energy; he... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Coughing with clear phlegm in emphysema patients is more likely due to mild worsening of emphysema. So he should start inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral N acety... | |
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... | |
Is a single left ectopic gestation at 4 weeks a cause for concern?
Hi, i did a pregnancy test which turn out positive, I further did an ultra scan and my report stated as follows PELVIC USG Anteverted uterus with thickened endometrium Left adnexal region showed a thick walled cystic lesion with ring of fire around an ... | It is an ectopic pregnancy in the left adnex. 4 weeks pregnant and ectopic pregnancy. Go to the obgy imediately. Dont loose time to resolve it. | |
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... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain below the rib cage
My 41 yr old son is having pain (not constant but when he moves a certain way) on his right back side right below his rib age. I thought it might be gall bladder or kidney. Can you diagnose or tell me where I can look to pinpoint where these 2 organs are located? | HelloRight sided abdominal pain may be due to many reasons like liver and gall bladder pathology,genitourinary,intestinal,musculoskeletal causes etc.You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,liver and renal function test,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.Ult... | |
Abdominal pain and diarrhea. Noticed pink discharge while wiping. HPT negative. What is going on?
This past week i ve had bad diarrhea and went to the hospital saturday and got tests done and an xray because of bad stomach pains but they said it was just a virus but tonight when i went to the bathroom i had a pinkish ... | Hello! Thank you for the query. Pinkish color on the toilet paper can be caused by intestine invagination (intussusception). It causes strong abdominal which can suddenly disappear if the intestine comes back to regular state. Sometimes it is very hard to diagnose it. Abdominal ultrasound during the pain should visuali... | |
What cause frequent urination and blood in the urine?
Hi, I started having frequent urination on Friday and as of this morning, I have blood in my urine that is getting worse. I had this same issue last year around this time and I was put on antibiotics, however, they never worked. I was treated about 5-6 times before... | Since you had severe kidney infection before don't take it casually. see a near by doctor further evaluation and initiation of treatment. | |
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 --> | |
I am suffering from mouth ulcer and there are more than 15 ulcer spots in my mouth
i am suffering from mouth ulcer for more than 10 yrs.there are more than 15 ulcer spots in my mouth. I have talked to several doctors about the issue, was tested, and nothing was found. HSV-positive 2.0 low diet ,weight loss pls help!! | Hi, though oral manifestations of HSV infestation are very rare, but they may occur in the form of mouth and tongue ulcers. Alternatively the ulcers may be chronic apthous ulcers due to vitamin deficiency as you said you lack adequate nutrition. Please use anaesthetic mouthwashes, hexigel ointment along with mucopain o... | |
What causes recurrent fever despite giving Crocin and Meftal?
My kid have high fever .I am giving him crocin and meftal p but fever comes again before the time .after two hours and sometimes three or four hours. What can I do .can I give him crocin again or metal p before their time .crocin can be given at4 hours and ... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it... | |
Reason for not being prescribed pain killer medicine after root extraction?
i just had a small root extraction and a dissolve stich put in today. but was given nothing for the pain so i would like to toke up after 8hrs will this be okay? the doctor did not mention anything about getting a dry socket ... will i get one... | Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Since it was extraction of remaining root but it required flap removal and suture.Since it was a small procedure, your dentist might not felt the requirement for painkillers. However, if you feel pain or discomfort, you can ask for a prescription.Also, though minor proc... | |
Suggest remedy for abnormal behavior of my mother
I am very disturbed about my mother's behaviour. She has become very difficult to handle...always angry at someone or the other and finding fault with things or people around her. Consequently she has fights with family members and then sulks for days-months. What is w... | Hello,I think that your mother has developed some psychotic disorder. Please consult your nearest psychiatrist immediately before the problem increases.Thanks. | |
What causes cluttering of teeth and excessive sweating while on BP medication?
I have been trembling even my teeth clatter most of the time. I am on high blood pressure meds, but at times it still goes up. My eyesight has been shaken and blurry at times. I did have one evening of extreme sweating. I am 60 years old an... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder. For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests: - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance - thyr... | |
Hurting tongue while the wisdom tooth is coming. Is it normal?
I'm having pain right where my wisdom tooth is coming in on the side on my tongue and guams really bad and it left a white small dot under my tongue and I popped it and just a little old came out is that normal? And is it normal to have your tongue hurt on... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Wisdom teeth could be fully or partially impacted.This causes food accumulation and recurrent infection.It appears that your gum is infected and whenever touching the tongue it hurts.it is best to go for clinical examination once.Please see your dentist soon in this reg... | |
What are the complications of low platelet count during pregnancy?
Hello I had a question. I m pregnant with my second baby. My first pregnancy I was diagnosed with having low blood plates. Throughout the pregnancy they went down further and further. When I went in for my induction they were at 60,000. I tried for a n... | Hi,You probably have a condition called Gestational Thrombocytopenia.In this the platelets count comes down due to pregnancy, but after delivery it goes back to normal .So you need not worry about, and if counts are above 50,000 it is generally considered safe, with no extra risk of bleeding. But before we diagnose ges... | |
Frequent masturbation, feeling weakness. Solution to quit this?
sir, i am 18 years old . i used to masturbate 4 times a day after gap of 2-3 days . i want to leave this problem as past but i am not able to . i want to leave this because after masturbating i felt weakness in my whole body and also not able to do any he... | only problem here s mental weakness. r creating these by r own. and asking qestions for fn ny sake hav to control rself ntl got license | |
Suggest remedy for semen coagulation & infection
I am male, 36 years old, 1.68m tall, weigh 72kg. I have been struggling to overcome a series of bacterial infections in my semen, the most recent one was enterococcus, my wife and I are trying to have a baby, and after courses of antibiotics my semen analysis is normal ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you would have came to me I would have advised you to get complete urine examination of your wife because she might be the one by which you are getting recurrant pyospermia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if ... | |
Extreme physical symptoms. Diagnsoed with some conversion disorder. Suggested phychiatric treatment. Unable to get appointment with anyone. Help
I am 42 years old and have been diagnosed with a unique type of conversion disorder. I have had a MAJOR stress event in my life and have been trying to find a counselor,... | hi Tina, welcome to healthcare magic. i would like to know more about your symptoms, and what kind/subtype of convertion disorder you have been diagnosed with.for this condition you have to understand whats the primary gain/ secondary gain involved with the symptoms. and you have to learn coping up skills and relaxatio... | |
Suggest opinion on back pain management
hello i have a question a friend has a lot of pain in his back just like my husband and both has had surgeries and they both have been to the doctors to see why the have so much pain but all was given to both was a few shots and meds for the pain but my friend say he has done an... | Im sorry to hear about your friend and husbands pain issues. unfortunately it is true that following back surgery, up to 50% of patients will have worsened pain. This is a syndrome known as failed back surgery syndrome or more appropriately post-laminectomy syndrome. The best options for these gentlemen would be to see... | |
CT scan showed solid mass on kidney and atheromatous changes on abdominal aorta. Have nausea, vomiting, cold sweats. Diagnosis?
I had a ct of the abdomen done--the findings were 2.7 cm solid mass on kidney and mild atheramatous changes abdominal aorta . I have nausea and vomiting every time I eat--shortness of breath-... | hi there, any mass of the kidney should be considered as malignent until proven otherwise. other differencial diagnosis would include benign tumor, renal tuberculosis or fungal mass. you would need a staged investigation profile to document the possibilities. start from basic investigation CBC, KFT, LFT, urine routine... | |
What causes a baby to have motion atleast 10-15 times and a bit green and white?
my baby is 15 days old . she is on Bottle feed as i have adopted her. In the beginning i was giving her cow milk but now on a doctor's advice i hv started giving her Amul single toned milk. but still the problem is same. she does motion ... | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.10-15 motions is normal during newborn period because of strong gastrocolic reflex.Follow your doctor's advice and frequency is reduced within 3-4 weeks.you may use Colimex-DF drops if you want and it wii regularise the peristatic movements.Hope this answer will ser... | |
Headache, burning sensation in chest and stomach, red throat, raw nose. History of being near the area where pool was shocked. Advice
After shocking our pool and a strong smell of bleach I ended up few hours later with a headache, very sick to my stomach with burning in chest and stomach. Now throats red with small wh... | Hi, you have after shocking our pool, with strong smell of bleach two hours latter head ache, sick stomach, burning chest, and stomach, throat and nose are raw. It is the chemical erosion of the systems. I advise you to gargle with salt water , drink luke warm water. i advise to my patients ... | |
What causes rashes on face, neck and chest?
My daughter has cerebral p. she has developed severe rashes in the last 2 to 3 weeks,on chest neck and faces with redness. I brought her to dr. He prescrib novomoxin because I explain she not well but she can t talk to me so I try to guest,she has Beene 10 mg 3 times daily f... | I would simply advise you on Àyurveda's principles. Totally harmless and safe.Get capsules Neem, Haridra ( Himalaya co.). Dissolve in water. Put little dissolved sugarcandy to it ( if pt. doesn't have diabetes). Put in feeding tube 3-4 times a day. Also if you can get Haridra Khand powder from Ayurveda shop. 1 tsp BD t... | |
Q. How can the formation of tonsil stones be prevented?
Hello doctor, I am suffering from tonsil stones and I am very much irritated by them. Can you please tell me how to cure them and how to prevent them? I have not taken any medicines until now. | Hello. Tonsilloliths or tonsil stones are formed due to deposition of lime salts in tonsils after blockage of crypts in tonsils. Treatment involves removal of stones by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. Recurrent stones are treated by tonsillectomy. In the meanwhile, you can start Betadine (Povidone Iodine) ga... | |
Can red, swollen and painful lump on neck be serious?
I have a hard lump on front of neck which is red and swollen. It is very painful and making harder to breath. I ve been to urgent care twice and told to put warm compresses. I ve been doing that for three days. Should I go to emergency or wait till tomorrow and cal... | Thanks for asking your question here in this forum...red swollen and painful lump ,all are signs of infection...sometimesnthere is bacterial thhroiditis which is like this...i will advise you to see your surgeon..if its an abcess it needs to be drain...if its some other cause that needs the proper management...hope thi... | |
What causes knee pain inspite of doing heavy cardio?
i have bad knees and i tend to over-do the cardio, and have recently pulled a groin muscle, but it was only a minor pull so i only slowed down on the cadio. my leg got worse, so i had to stop. the muscle pull is almost healed, but i feel a lot of pain in my knee and... | hello,The pain is due to faulty biomechanics of the foot placement while doing cardio.Since you over did it the muscles on the front of your leg overworked,hence the pain.As a treatment you need to get assessed by a physical therapist for the correction of the foot placement and strengthening of concerned musclesAlso i... | |
Is there any methods of during stammering?
I am stammer person (32 Years) and it's getting more when little bit tension or nervous other times all getting little bit and when pronouncing few letters like N L T getting more stammer.Many folks would suggest like Be brave, confident, don't be tension ,,etc , But even tho... | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are quite distressed about your stammering problem. As you have mentioned, anxiety and tension can often increase stammering.Unfortunately, there is no medicine that can cure stammering. But very often individuals can benefit from Speech... | |
What causes cervical cancer?
My symptoms are heartburn, lower back pain, irregular period, heavy discharge, hemroid, shortness of breath, stabing pain in chest/pelvic. I am a 15 year old female and my mother and sister had the first signs of cervical cancer. Could I possably have that? If not, which I hope not, what c... | should be possible to have that . so many causes are working in developing disease condition. if any abnormally condition sensation developed that time consults your family physician or any super specialist. | |
Suggest treatment for tremors in a Parkinson s patient
Hello; I have a friend that has parkinson disease and has severe tremors,when we are deer hunting,yes deer hunting,When he see s a deer he can pick up his gun all the tremors stop when he aims and shoots how can this happen,watch him do this 3 times this winter | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This is very characteristic and typical for Parkinson's patients. They have what is called a resting tremor which means the shaking and excessive movements of the hands occur most often when the person is sitting quietly or "... | |
What causes tightness in chest while deep breathing?
what does it mean when my chest feels tight when i take a deep breathe i have only had it for about 2 days but its a different feeling i have never had this before even when i yawn or hickup it hurts a little i dont know if its my lungs or heart what could this be??... | Respected user , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are various reasons as - Conditions of lungs ( infection , pneumonia , effusion , allergy , others ) - Problems of chest wall ( muscle stretch , sprain , blunt trauma , costo chondritis , rib fracture or inflamm... | |
Suggest treatment for erection problems
Hi there Am 33 now and I did a lot of mastrubation in my early to mid and later 20s and later i realized that am no more getting any sort of erections and am dripping simen with straining to urinate.... now after 5 years am married and still unable to acheive any erection or get... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Most of the time the erection problems are the psychological. So be stress-free, take a proper sleep, proper nutritious and well-balanced diet. Along with that you can take tablet uphold after the consultation with the sex expe... | |
Fungal infection on face, allergic reaction, rashes. Stop using lustra af and hydrocortizone?
suffering from severe fungal infection on face resulting from allergic reaction after being pricked by a man s facial hair and reacted to his aftershave lotion. got kozic acid and desonide from dermatoligist and now lustra af... | YES THESE STEROIDS INCREASE THE FUNGUSUSE ANTIFUNGAL FORCAN 150 MG ONCE A WEEK FOR 12 WK AS FUNGUS IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM BODY AND IT MAY TAKE 3 MONTHSTAKE EBASTINE 10 MG ONCE A DAY FOR LONGIF INFECTION TAKE DOXI 100 MG BD FOR 7 DAYSAPPLY CANDID OINTMENT ON EFFECTED PART BD OR TDSUSE CALAMINE ONCE A DAYKEEP DRY N... | |
Suffering from kidney problem, serum creatinine 9.0. Can i go for AV Fistula?
Hi Sir/madam My Q Is I Have Suffring From Kidney Problem After 1 Year My Serum Certinie Is now 9.0 And Doctor Suggest TO me AV Fistula AV Fistula Is Very Major Surgery What The next Do For Me Any Another Options Pleas Tell Me Can I Go For AV... | HiThanks for your queryAV Fistula is a surgery done to prepare a patient for hemodialysis.If you are on hemodialysis or if your doctor is planning to start dialysis then it is advisable to get this surgery done.Usually it is a minor surgery done under local anesthesia.Hope this helpsGood luck | |
How to confirm pregnancy on HPT kit?
Did a pregnancy test. Result window had a light blue line in result window on the correct side and on the test side the line started off a little crocked and then you could see the tiny start of a vertical line. If you didn t take the very faint vertical line into consideration and... | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1. First of all do not panic. 2. If you have history of unprotected sex act in the fertile period of cycle, means between day 10 to 20 of the cycle, then you need to get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy... | |
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 ... | |
Can low BP cause fever, aching, lightheadedness and nausea?
Hello, I am 60 yrs old, soon to be 61. I would say in very good health except for a knee problem. I started with a uti on vacationing in Florida and started on Sulfa, as I already had some. As it didn t seem to help, which is surprising, as it always does, I ... | Hello Penny!Welcome on HCM!I carefully passed through your question and would explain that would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. It may be a complication of diverticulutis, or any other type of infection. But the fact that your blood pressure is low and you have tachycardia indicates a se... | |
What causes chronic headaches,muscle weakness and palpitations?
I am a 32 year old female, 5'5" 200 pounds. I have been experiencing a wide range of symptoms for years but they became worse during my pregnancy last year and have gotten worse yet after delivery. I have chronic headaches including migraines, musle wea... | in pregnancy circulation is hyperdynamic so your heart demand increased but your heart is unable to fulfill that leading to worsen the symptoms like this and headaches due to increased blood flow to brain, it may not be due to pituitary problem | |
What causes strange burning sensation in lumbar region?
I have very sensitive spine in my lower lumber area, my ITB,and tensor facia late are also very sore and causing me absolute grief. I have had deep tissue on my glutes and realise I need more on my hip flexors. why is my spine feeling bruised? please | Dear-thanks for using our service and will give you my medical advise. You probably have spinal stenosis or bulging disc that is compressing the sciatic nerve and giving you the burning and bruise sensation in your spine. You should have a MRI of the back to evaluate the level and severity of damage.Your spine feel bru... | |
How to lower blood calcium levels?
I recently had my blood calcium test, and it was 178 which I was told was high. My other calcium was 10.3 which I was told is normal. I am being sent to a surgeon to potentially have my parathyroid removed. Are there no medications I can take to lower blood calcium? | Hello, Thanks for your query.Now about the treatment of the hypercalcemia, it again depends on the cause of the high level of calcium, you need to consult your physician and get some investigations done so that you will get to a proper diagnosis of cause and accordingly treatment can be planned. There are several possi... | |
Suggest treatment for severe headache post Depokate withdrawal
good evening. i have suffer with migraines since i can remember. Oct 3 I had a seizure so they put me on seizure meds. They first put me on depokate ( i had bad side affects) and then now they are weening me off of it and putting me lamotrigine. When I was... | Hi, You were taking depakote for migraine and later on weaning was done .After stopping depakote , again you had severe headache .So Iadvise you to take tab Headset for acute attack and tab betacap for prophylaxis.Thanks | |
What to do if still have tightness, pressure below knee even after having TKRs and considering having Parkinsons disease?
I am a 59 year old woman with well controlled Psrkinson s. I had 2 TKR s, one in 2010 and the second in 2011. I still have tightness and pressure/pain below each knee which is worsening in the past... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems your knee is under tremondous stress. In the gym if you are concentrating more over lower limb strengthening exercises stop them immediately. Walking is good but do take rest in between dont walk long distances witho... | |
Can severe neck pain, muscle twitching and cramps be symptoms of neurological illness?
I have a history of neurological illnesses in my family. I have severe neck problems and have had 3 surgeries. My current visit to the orthopedic neurosurgeon s office is now sending me to a neurologist. She thinks it s something mo... | you should consult a neurologist and has to undergo a elctrophysiologic study with EMG included to rule out ALS | |
Suggest treatment for severe swelling in the leg
Hello Dr. Suresh. I am worried about my aunt s health . She is getting treated at Shankara cancer hospital. Bangalore. now the condition is getting worse as her legs are been swollen too much .every day they are removing water from stomach . I need your help in this as ... | HiHope this msg finds you in good health.I have gone thru ur msg & understand ur concern. swelling won't go till liver transplant is done.all other treatments available will b temporary Feel free to ask me a FOLLOW UP QUERY anytime.Take care.God bless. | |
Q. I am not able to sit properly due to piles and anal itching. Please suggest medicines.
for piles , am using himalaya tablets .daily 2 tablets...but cant able sit properly due to anal itching ......please give me a medicine | Hello. I have reviewed your history. The medication you are on is bascically ayervedic, which sometime may help and sometime not. I would give you some treatment but I want that you should be examined in person by a local general surgeon , if any need of surgical removal of this. Because if pile remain for so long coul... | |
What causes vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?
I'm 10 wks 5 days pregnant. My husband and I had intercourse last night and today when I wipe I'm bleeding with light cramping. It is brown and I couldn't tell if there was a few small clots. I'm 35 and so I am a little worried I have my dry appt tomorrow at noon and I've... | in my opinion..u should visit your gynecologist for a songraphy to check foetal heart rate as well as to find the cause of bleeding...i advise my patients ,not to keep relationship for first 12 weeks... | |
Pricking pain in the right abdomen, radiating to the back, itching, painful. What could this be?
47 yr old female. I have prickly pain on surface of my skin in my mid-lower R quadrant with an intermittient throb coming from appendix area. No rash is evident but the skin feels really itchy. If I scratch the skin, even ... | hi caroline, Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen could be related to an inflammed appendix.This also can produce a hypersensitive skin over the area and guarding.However this is only a possibility and you need to really get it confirmed.so do get evaluated by ageneral surgeon on a emergent basis. All the best | |
How to treat odd behaviour?
Query for Dr. J. Clive Spiegel Psychiatrist greetings, I have to discuss the case of my daughter who is now 25 years old is elder among all. her name is X. she Is not like a complete normal child. I have three other children, 1 son and 2 more daughters who all are very intelligent and good.... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, she has schizo-obsessive disorder and in that case, she needs continuous dose of antipsychotic with anti-obsessional drugs. I would prefer olanzapine fluoxetine combination for her. It would help to control both psychotic and obsessional symptoms. In case, you need further he... | |
What causes chest pain and headache?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...How-long-does-it-take-blood-pressure-medicine-to-work I have chest pain and headache that has been pretty constant for over 3 weeks. I have been on blood pressure medication for a little over a week and... | Hello,You didn't mention your age, level of stress, exertion, smoking, and obesity status etcetera. We can discuss your issues related to your uncontrolled blood pressure. Regarding your question of how much time it takes to adjust to medicine then my answer would be one week normally, but if with medication your blood... | |
Drop in hemoglobin, nausea, lightheaded, fatigue. What could be done?
I have a drop in hemoglobin from 14 to 9 in less than 1 year. So far tests have shown no bleeding. In not sure where to go because I'm told it's not low enough to cause my symptoms. I'm nauseous, light headed, fatigued, I just don't feel right. ... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. This is right that hemoglobin level is low 9 gm/ dL . The cause of concern is that it came down from 14 to 9 gm / dL .May be due to any disease in the stomach as you are complaining that there are nausea, light headed, fatigue, but remember that all these symptoms may be ... | |
Suggest remedy for problem in sleeping
im a professional dancer work out 5 times a week i have a national competion and im drinking fruta planta (diet pill) , is been great, def it help me, but this is my 4 week , and for the last 3 days, i been having a lot problems to sleep , usually i dont have weigth problems , i ... | hi,Fruta planta has been advertised as plant product with no side effects. But United states Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has confirmed that this product contains Sibutramine. Sibutramine a well known anti obesity pill was Banned in most of the countries after knowing the serious side eefcts of life threatening... | |
Biopsy of the neck lymph nodes showing sarcoidosis. Pulmonary function test showing asthma. No effect with the steroids. Need further tests?
I recently had a biopsy of my neck lymph nodes that showed sarcoidosis . Had a pulmonary function test which definitely shows asthma. Been on steriods for one week, noticing impr... | Hi sixguysandagirl, Sarcoidosis being a chronic disease it cannot be cured in days. A week of steroid treatment cannot cure the symptoms of sarcoidosis. Sometimes it wont be cured with steroid treatment alone needing more powerful immunosuppressive drugs but sometimes it may be cured spontaneously also, so continue tak... | |
Q. I am pregnant and bleeding profusely. Should I take an abortion pill?
Hello doctor, I am five weeks pregnant. From the last four days, I have bleeding. I consulted my doctor and she gave me a medicine but, it did not work. This is similar to what happened in my last pregnancy which I lost at two and a half months. ... | Hello. I can understand that it must be very distressing for you. But I do not understand why you want to take medicines for abortion when you already have had one previously. If you are still bleeding and the baby is viable (alive) on the scan, they would prescribe you few injections for sustaining the pregnancy. But,... | |
What treatment is suggested for symptoms of bronchitis ?
Have 25 6-day old chicks for 4-H project. Got chilled last night (temp under light fell to 75 fahrenheit) for only a few hours. This morning the seem congested (not sneezing and no mucous coming out nasal cavities or eyes). They make a strange noise (not sneezin... | Welcome to HCM.It looks to be lower respiratory tract infection.It usually due to exposure to cold weather.Start proper antibiotic like amoxy/clavulinic or moxifloxacin.Bronchodilator with ambroxol syrup will be helpful.Nsaid with anti histaminic is required to control the symptoms.Consult your family physician for fur... | |
Q. Please let me know the findings of my blood report.
Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I feel weak, body pain and headache during menstrual cycle. Also feeling like depression. My height is 5 feet 2 inches and my weight is 74 kg. I have attached my recent blood test report. Please let me know the findings from the blood... | Hello. Let me help you to deal with your problems. Repeat vitamin B12 after four months. Also check ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) as it was not done before. 1. Vitamin B12 deficiency. 2. Vitamin D deficiency. 3. Prediabetes. 4. Overweight (metabolic syndrome). 1. Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU once a week for four we... |
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