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How to prevent post wisdom tooth removal infection? HiI had an upper wisdom tooth removed this morning. it was really quick and I have had no pain yet (8hrs ago). I have, however just coughed and a small blood clot came out. I wasn't worried until I started reading about dry sockets on the Internet. Should I start w...
hello leigh,thanks for your query.nothing to worry about that small clot of blood is normal.take soft ,non spicy ,cold diet .don't drink cold drink,juice with straw. donot smoke or take tobacco in any form.and take medication as prescribe by your dentist it will be absolutely fine and there will be no chance of dry so...
What causes obsession regarding a girl? hi sir , I am unable to ferget my feelig regarding a girl , whom i met once officialy as marriage match, but unfortunatly lost her and she ot married with some one else,trying to become busy with one or the other task , But even tough unable to take out her rememberance from my ...
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are quite distressed about the feelings for a girl you had come across recently. Though it is fairly normal for persons to have emotional attachments / feelings towards someone they like, this becomes a problem if it starts affecting you...
What causes involuntary movement of the stomach? Hi, I am a 45 year old female with 2 teenagers. Still menstruating and not sexually active. My tummy has been jumping involuntarily for around 2 weeks. Its worse wen lying down. Its not painful and bowels are normal. Its forceful and feels like late pregnancy baby kicki...
Hi.Thanks for your query.This is quite a rare thing to have.This may be a muscular twitching. The cause is not known. And there is no definite treatment. It would be better to be seen by a Surgeon, who would rule out internal problem by clinical examination and may be some investigation if he feels so. Also check for s...
How many doses of Varilrix vaccine is required in a child? I was recommended from my kids pediatrician to vaccinate 3 and 1 year old kids with varilrix vaccine. I found in vaccine box instruction for patients that only 1 dose of vaccine is necessary for children up to 12 years old. The pharmacist who disturb the vacci...
Hi,Welcome to Hcm,As per recommendation, varilrix is to be given 2 doses at 3 months interval before the age of 12 yrs. Beyond that age, one dose is enough. So as per the guidelines, your children need 2 doses 3 months apart. Hope this helps. Take care.
Feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Loss of balance while walking. History of seizures. Any suggestions? hi my name is donny i been having seizures sence i have been i am 9 months of age and now 37 i have been feeling dizzy and liteheaded for the past 3 months and walk stright looks like i been drinking but i have not doin...
Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your symptoms could either be related to seizure medications or due to an unrelated problem. Certain medications such as phenytoin and carbamazepine may cause dizziness and imbalance. Sometimes, it can be an unrelated problem in the brain or an ENT problem.Please discuss these with y...
Lower abdominal pain on coughing, sneezing, feeling tired, appetite loss. Reason? Hi, I have been having pain in my right abdomenal just to the right and below my belly button. I was coughing a few weeks ago and felt a pop on that side but it is still there. Everytime I cough, sneeze or move weird its a sharp pain. No...
Hi welcome to health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.F. You are feeling pain in right side to the right and below your belly button. Every time you cough or sneeze you are getting pain. Got tired and no appetite.It was lower then and now it is upper than before. It appears to be the hernia, may also be urina...
How to reverse the ill effects of masterbation? Hello sirCmg directly to my point right from my puberty I've been involved in masterbation n this has caused many problems in my life like back pain,loss of memory n conc., general weakness now plz help me out n provide me sum tips to reverse these ill effects
Hello dearExcessive indulgence into masterbation may lead to certain ill effect in your health You need not to worry Still you can gain your health and optimum well being.You should have good balanced diet consisting of all the nutrients, vitamins and mineralsYou can take whole grains, meat and fish, egg, lots of fresh...
Is taking a Amoxicillin or Cephalexin advisable for itchy skin rashes? Hi, I am a visitor from Australia and was bitten by a mosquito on my ankle approx. 6 weeks ago. Since then, there is a dry small rash but the skin has not been broken. It is constantly itchy. Recently I put a cortisone ointment and it is still itch...
Hello Carmela!I have been through your question. Related your concern you should know when Buruli ulcers are identified early and treated appropriately with antibiotics, the prognosis is good and not need a surgery. If treatment is delayed, surgical debridement, skin grafts, extensive wound care, and physical therapy...
Suggest treatment for loose motion in an infant hi, I have been feeding my six month old baby boy wheat cerelac for the past 2 months. He was on rice cerelac earlier. However, for the past one month he has been having issues with his pooping. He used to poop only once a day, now he does 3-4 times. it is sometimes too ...
Hi, If his weight gain is fine, and stools are not watery , do not worry. This may be toddler diarrhoea. Kindly keep baby well hydrated. Disclaimer"This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the patient undergoing a physical examination and is based entirely on inputs provided by patient/attendants. The p...
Suggest remedy for sinus infection Hi, I was diagnosed with a sinus infection by my doctor 5 days ago and have been taking the antibiotic Augmentin. It's been almost 6 days and my symptoms have no improved at all. My left nostril emits blood with the yellowy mucus while my right nostril's emissions are clear white. I ...
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. You hav sinusitis and as you described painful areas it seems to be of frontal area. In what doses you are taking augmentin, again are you resistant to it. Take augmentin 625 mg twice daily.If it doesnot heal then go for further investigations like X ra...
What causes body tremors? Hi ..My father(age 53) is suffering with tremors in the whole body (hands, legs, head) and some times not able to walk also. We have consulted 1) Neurologist and took a MRI scan as he advised but he said nothing problem from his side and advised to use medication ZAPIZ and TOPAMAC. 2) After t...
I would like to ask you some questions:1. Are these tremors happen at rest or while doing some activity?2. Is there any slowing in daily activity along with tremor?Tremogram can be done to look for frquency of tremors as different types of tremor have different frequencies. Also need clinical evaluation about any featu...
What causes chest pain and numbness on the face? .Bp was 146 /123 120 pulse for 3 hrs pain in head hot unable to think had mate bp me at rest i passed out in my room woke up dont know how long i was out now bp normal 120/90 and pulse still 100 and chest hurts and my face went numb and droopy and my left arm numb hard ...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, you should not take any tablet by your own. In my opinion, you should definitely consult emergency room to rule out heart related diseases. Your blood pressure reading is high so your chest pain can be associated with hea...
What does a surgery to correct nose and lip mean? hi am kalpana and am of 25 and my face isun attractive because of large nose and un clear of upper lip.so i decided to have a surgery for both so could u tell me the details if the surgery and how much doesit cost for both of it.i want to look so beautifull so could yo...
nose correction or rhinop;lasty surgery is carried out by the plastic n cosmetic surgeon, it is a 2 hrs procedure but has to b done in proper hospital. the cost starts from 25k and may go upto 1 lac also, depending on the type of rhinoplasty.Lip can be corrected with filler, that is a45 mins procedure and can be done i...
What causes red itchy spot after the bee sting? a week ago I was stung by a bee on the arch of my foot, its now healing, but I have a silver dollar sized raised red itchy spot. It's an extreme itch, wakes me up. Why is this? I didn't seem to have an allergic reaction at time of sting, perhaps having a delayed reaction...
Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and from your history I would first think of delayed local reaction to bee sting.I would suggest you cold compresses and antihistamines like cetirizine of levocetirizine. This will control itching. You can take analgesics if it is painful.However, if it grow...
Suggest remedy for abdominal obesity and depression post surgery for thyroid removal Hi, I have Graves Disease, I took the nuke med to kill the thyroid and it didn t work, I ended up having surgery and they remove 1/3 of the thyroid, and 1 parathyroid due to a nodule on it and it was dumping all my calcium into my sys...
Hello!!!I think you should get your thyroid levels checked. Obesity and depression can be features of hypothyroidism per say which can be due to thyroid surgery you underwent. Tongue and mouth problem can be commonly due to vitamin b deficiency. Start taking B complex capsules once daily. If not relieved get your exami...
What causes a lump on the waistline in the fatty tissue? I found a lump on my left waistline in the fatty tissue . If I push on it I can feel it and so can others. Probably about the size of a fifty cent piece. If I was to put my hands on my waste it is about in the middle of my hand in proximity. At first I thought i...
Hi...thanks for sharing your problem here in this forum...You got lump on the left wast line...i can understand your problem...most of the lumps in the wast lines are hernias(protrusion of the body tissue)...they can be inguinal hernia or femoral hernia ..but for proper diagnosis this need to be examin...the hernias ar...
Q. I have red spots on my uncircumcised penis. Please help to get rid of it. Hi doctor, I have candida balanoposthitis. I consulted a doctor, and he gave me Glospor DS 200 mg for a week with Livafin ointment. But still, I am having red spots on the penis. My penis is uncircumcised. Please provide your suggestion.
Hi. Please say whether you have diabetes. Please tell whether you are sexually active, with a regular partner and whether you use a condom. Please upload the appropriate images of the present condition, so that, I can guide you further.
What cause bruise on back during heart murmur with high BP? Hi My mrs has this heart murmur, which is causing the blackouts, and she has panic attacks. Yesterday the doctor was quite concerned at how her blood pressure was so high, and then a couple of weeks go when she had her smear, it was too low. She has now got t...
Hello, I would explain that a heart murmur could be related a structural heart abnormality. For this reason, I would recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG in order to examine her heart function and structure. Considering her blackout attacks, I would recommend performing some tests too: - complete...
Can flu cause cough and back pain? I am a 49 year old woman. I weigh 48 kg and am 5ft tall. Up until July I have been very physically active. Cycling, power walking, hill-walking etc. I have spent years doing kick boxing, horse riding and a variety of other sports. I eat well. About two weeks ago my right lung f...
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are having lung infection due to which you developed flu like condition which leading to deficiency of vitamins leading to body aches and backache. I think all these conditions are related. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ib...
How to get rid of stress and depression? I m 16 years old, almost 17 and i deal with stress and depression almost on a daily basis. Ive been bullied in the past, and that has bulit up a huge amount of hate inside me. And also it has changed my personality complitely.(im still a good kid though)Unlike 5 years ago, i ge...
Hey. First of all I must appreacite you for understanding your inner conflicts so well, and for seeking help. Now coming to the queries you have pit, a detailed interaction with you is needed to get an hold of your personality, which needs proper assessment. Visit a psychiatrist\psychologist. Don't loose hope. There so...
How is oral herpes transmitted? Hello, I have doubts concerning the means of infection of the Simplex virus 1. I have Oral Herpes and I am concerned about passing it on throught saliva when kissing someone or sharing a glass, even when the sores are gone and my skin condition is apparently fine. Thank you.
Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain Herpes infection can be transmitted through saliva and other body fluids..Although there may be no active infection present but there can be virus present on the skin surface in inactive stage and it can be transmitted by sharing glasses or personal use things like ...
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 ...
Could scanty period be a cause of infertility? hi i am 28 yr old married, we are trying for kid, but during my monthly cycle i get bleeding only for first todays is this will be problem to consive & can u suggest some medication for the same, we are trying from last 8 months dr are saying everthing is fine only they ...
Hi.Hormones are the most important, and so I would strongly recommend regularisation of your hormone levels before you start trying to conceive, mainly because if there are hormonal issues then even if conception takes place, the pregnancy can be high risk and even culminate in unfortunate circumstances, so please do w...
What causes pain and numbness in the middle back? I been having pain,tingling,burning, numbness in the middle part of my back. No one can seem to tell me what it could be. I ve seen several different Doctors for this problem. One Dr told me it was shingles. Iv e had this pain for a year and a half now.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be due to a herniated disc in your vertebral column or back bone. Get one back X ray done. Because of herniated disc most likely a nerve is trapped which is causing this issue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me k...
How to stop bleeding from Heparin injection spot? Hi Dr Grief, My name is Sarah. I have been in the hospital the last three days and have been give Heparin injections. My last injection was this morning and I am continuing to bleed from the site. How can I stop this? I have applied multiple band aids and it soaks thro...
Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that heparin is anticoagulant and should not be taken if the bleeding is continuous, I advice you to take consultation with your doctor and stop the heparin. Heparin has action of thinning the blood....
What causes swollen lymph node and cyst in right atrium? Recently I had a CT scan to look at a swollen limp node and the doctor said I have a cyst in the Atrium of the right side of my heart can you shed any light on this. I am 56 years old and been working in a very high stress job for the past few years. My GP said ...
Hi, If you do not suffer from any symptoms, do not make it bother your mind, probably it has been there from a long time, but you can do an ECHO imaging to your heart to be sure there is nothing wrong with your heart function. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah ...
Should pregnancy be continued if on anti-epileptic medication? sir i suffered only one epileptic attack in may 2006 , since thaen i am on drugs and am at present onsodium valporate. further, i am also pregnent , i suffered two miscarriages in apr and nov 2009 then i was taking tegrital. my present neurologist says tha...
Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Sodium valproate has been shown to be associated with congenital malformations like neural tube defects especially in larger doses and also when used in conjunction with other anti-epileptic medication. Thus, if you wish to go ahead with your pregnancy, y...
What is the moveable lump in lower abdomen? Hi I am 26 and I have a tiny moveable lump on my lower left abdomen about the size of my fingertip. It doesn't hurt to push on but I have discomfort very frequently on that side and have had it for 3 months now. I just gave birth 5 months ago to my second child. I am very wo...
Hi.First of all remember a small movable lump can not be an ovarian cancer. This may be just a small lipoma or a sebaceous cyst which you have made i sensitive by fiddling with it.The hip and back pain can be due to to post-delivery problem. Please get this checked and removed for 2 reasons 1> your get rid of the disea...
How to treat leg cramping? Hi everytime I use the shitter my legs and feet fall asleep and become cramped for a few min until I stand up it starts getting better until it goes away. What's wrong with me? And how come I have no stamina when making love to my wife? How can I increase it?
Hello, Thank you for using healthcaremagic. I read your question and understood your concern. Until now we are told that muscle cramps are caused by low magnesium and low calcium in our bodies.The newest and most scientifically supported theory is that muscle cramps are caused by premature fatigue. As you get tired, y...
Had tourettes syndrome. Improvement with anti depressants. No relief from severe back pain. Remedy? I had tourettes syndrome from the age of 7 and now i am 19. I took main anti depressants for this from the age of 15 including haloperidol, resperidone and aripiprazole , (i took aripiprazole for 3 years and now i am no...
HeloMain point to be noted is that pain startd in nights only I presume when you on bed sleeping or lyingSo try to find what's wrong with bed and mattress ;head pillows and with your sleeping posture Try to correct Do lead a pain free life Dr Lal Psychiatrist
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 causes low blood sugar in new born baby? Hi, my sister delivered a baby boy just then and was told that the pulse rate is high and the blood sugar is low. is under some kind of observation and not given to his mother. The reason they give is bcoz my sister was having sugar during pregnancy. Is it a serious proble...
in pregnant mother due to diabetes sugar will be high so baby will get more sugar so it will be producing more insulin.insulin is the prime hormone for growth in infants.{yes,not growth hormone:it s only after 5 years}up to 5 years hormone:thyroxineso more insulin produced more chubby baby is.after deliveryMORE INSULI...
Could i be pregnant while on copper T ? after my delivery i didnt had a periods right nownow i had a copper t in my uterusso even then wil there be a chance of getting pregnant After my delivery till now i didnot had a periods,even then i had put a copper t.now i cant find any thread of the copper t.is there any chanc...
Hello there If you cannot find the copper T threads,then the device may have slipped out or may have been displaced inside.You need to confirm with your doctor about that.If it has slipped out then you are not protected against pregnancy.
History of abortion and IUI. Have PCOD. Chances of successful pregnancy? hi doctor. Iam 3 year old .married from last 3 years. after the checkup with our gyni we went through IUI process. i got pregrent but there was. no growth in embryo and no heart beat in 8th week. so she suggest for an abortion . there is one Pcod...
hello welcome to HCM In normal pregnancy the chance of abortion in 10% There is a90% chance of a normal pregnancy the next time So please do not give up hope and try again PCOD - is not very difficult condition, though there can be a delay in getting pregnant. You can also start taking prenatal vitamins - folic acid an...
Suggest treatment for cough and chest congestion in a child Hi, my 7 month old is really chesty, has a runny nose constantly, a bad cough and has a slight temperature. I took him to the dotors and they just said to sit him in the bathroom with me when i have the shower on and the steam will clear his chest but that do...
Hi Dear,welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of cough and chest congestion which is due to upper respiratory tract infection due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid spicy, hot and sharp food substances. You should avoid cold carbonat...
I have a stomach pain and i feel like something is in it hi i have a stomach pain i feel like something is in it. and at the left side of my stomach is hard like something is there. the pain is also in my ribs and my feet are getting biger.please help me with the answers thanks.
You will have to get yourself examined by a Qualified Doctor as soon as possible as it may be a solid swelling or a Cyst which is compressing on your Leg veins causing leg swelling. The Physical examination has to be done to arrive at the proper diagnosis, the sooner, the better.
What is the remedy for abdominal pain? my daughter of 19 is experiencing sharp obdominal pains. she s going to the washroom every 30 minutes and her stool is just brownish yellow liquid this started early this afternoon and now she as the sharp craps in the abdominal. we all had the flue last week but shes got these s...
Hi dear i read ur daughter's problem of abdominal pain. But u dont clear to tell that where the pain occured.There may be many possibility of abdominal pain including GI and non GI causes of abdominal pain.Diagnosis based upon history and examination.There will be many causes like localised peritoneal pain, increased t...
Q. I did not have withdrawal bleeding. Is there a chance I am pregnant? Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiance 10 days back. It was the 12th day after my last period. I took I-pill within two hours of intercourse. But I did not have withdrawal bleeding. Is there any chance to get pregnant?
Hello. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had I pill, the chances of pregnancy are not there in your case. Every person does not have withdrawal bleeding. You just wait and watch for your menses. Regards. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->
Could shoulder pain, tightness and neck pain be due to head hit? Could arm, shoulder, and slight neck pain be caused from a hit to the back of my head? I hit the bottom back of my head fairly hard roughly nine days ago. I had symptoms of lack of focus, headaches, anxiety.. Have started to feel pain go through my arm- ...
Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to the head injury the The shoulder and neck pain it is probably to a muscular strain.I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation and pain. I also suggest using cold compresses...
Q. Why is my 28 days old daughter crying a lot from morning? Hello doctor, My 28 days old daughter has been crying a lot since morning. Even when she sleeps, she gets up within half an hour crying. Her body temperature is 98.4 F. She does not have a cough or cold. I have a minor throat infection. Is it possible that s...
Hello. Sorry to hear that your little one is not in good spirits today. Hope this is helpful to you. Wish your little one becomes playful and cheerful once again. For further queries consult a paediatrician online -->
What could be the reason for not getting proper erection? I just got married and I am not able to get proper erection, It was all good before and suddenly it started to give issues. I can get erection sometimes in the morning when I get up. On the bed I am not able to maintain the erection don't understand what is goi...
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The given symptoms are not enough to have a proper diagnosis. Erectile dysfunction could be due to many reasons, but more prominent is psychological reasons like performance anxiety or stress. You should consult a physician to make sure you do not have physica...
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 ...
Q. There are white spots on my palatoglossal arch and my throat hurts. What could it be? Hello doctor,Two days ago, I was eating some food, and afterward, I noticed the back of my throat was hurting. I did not think anything of it, and as I went on, it got worse. I took a picture of it which is on my palatoglossal arc...
Hello. It seems to be a simple inflammation. Continue the mouth wash and the analgesic plus an antibiotic as Amoxicillin 500 three times daily for a week. Do you have reflux? Or any other chronic diseases?
Ulcers inside mouth after oral sex. Husband having herpes simplex. Cause of ulcer? My wife gets ulcers/sores inside her mouth within a few days of performing oral sex on me. I do not orgasm during this, it info replay. I do have hereditary herpes simplex and have developed core sores since I was a child whenever I am ...
hellooral ulcers may be due to variety of reasons including stree , gastric upset ,vitamin deficiency ,poor oral hygiene,bacterial or viral infection etc etcso what i would suggest is that you pay a visit to your dentist and get the examination done to find out the cause of ulcers and accordingly get treatedwell having...
What causes bruising and swelling in left foot? Hi, my name is Terry, I have DVT in my left leg, the clot was behind my knee. I was placed on Xarelto 15 MG on the 4th of this month. The pain and swelling has gone down. However, today I have a bruise on that foot and one side of the ankle is a little swollen. As I can ...
Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and swelling in left foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency . I would suggest you to consult p...
Are there medicines to regulate sperm count? i,m married for past 1.5yr.but i'm nt conceived.recently visitd gynec and got fw test done.all my reports are normal but problem is my husbands semen has 15million sperms.doc advised us to go for iui.i'm 26 and he is 28.is there any medicines to correct his sperm count? or ...
HelloWelcome to HCM.I can understand your concerns.I would advise your husband to take tablet paternia twice a day for 3-6 months. The active ingredients in this are lycopene, CO-Q10, zinc and carnitine. These compounds are know to improve sperm count and morphology.You can also IUI. The success rate for IUI is 5-20 pe...
Is Xenosoul effective in the treatment of infertility? Dear Sir,I am pavithra, 22yrs old. Also married before 1.8yrs, still I haven t pregnancy chance. My periods also regular. My husband s semen test is OK. And my Abdomen scan & HSG test is OK. Now the doctor given the Xenosoul tablet which is going to use after my p...
Hello, Tablet is helpful in increasing the chances of pregnancy. If your husband semen test is normal and your tests are normal. Nothing to worry about the chances of pregnancy are higher when tried during the mid cycle phase it means around day 12 to day 18 of the cycle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if...
Q. Being hypothyroid, I have gained more weight. Why? Hello doctor, Is this something I should worry about? I have been hypothyroid for 25 years and have recently gained about 25 lbs. Thyroid ultrasound states, history of goiter. We have no previous examination available for comparison. Both thyroid lobes are diminish...
Hello. Your weight gain is due to hypothyroidism and probable physical Inactivity. I need to know what is your recent TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level if it is not in a reasonable range, your medication dose needs to be adjusted. Also, do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, avoid sweets, carbonated beverages, ...
What causes stomach pain and green stools in a child? Hi..my 4 yrs old daughter is suffering from stomachache on and off for several days with greenish poop, its not loose stool a little hard sometimes. She don t have any symptoms no fever no diarrhea or vomiting. She only complains of stomach pain lasted few sec then...
Hi...Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration ...
How to reduce frequency of heart palpitations? I am a 44yrs have been diagnosed with a murmur for many years now and used to have regular black outs when I was 2yrs -15yrs that I suspect were related to this condition and used to also get heart palipations.I currently feel this condition through heart palpitations, d...
Hi,First of all you should treat the anemia, it will relieve majority if your symptoms.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan
Q. Can jaw pain with popping and locking indicate TMJ problem? Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female and for about nine months I have had severe jaw pain and it hurts when I chew and sometimes it pops and locks into place. My parents brought it up to my dentist about two months after it started but without looking ...
Hi. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Lock jaw, clicking sound are one of the classic symptoms of TMJ disorders. TMJ stands for temperomandibular joint which is the joint that moves the mandible up, down and sideways. If there is a lack of cushion effect, the mandible head slides through the ...
What causes bumps on the skin? I have white discharge from my penis after I had sex with my wife a two weeks ago and my stomach hurts and it hurts to pee at first but now it doesn t hurt I m not sure if its a bladder infection but six bumps grouped together appeared and I popped them n now a scab has formed what is wr...
Hi Penile discharge with groin pain and malaise is suggestive of gonorrhoea. We commonly treat such cases with antibiotics like Doxycycline. You can discuss with your treating doctor about thisclustered rashes is suggestive of herpes visit to your doctor for battery of tests for confirmation of diagnosishope this helps...
Is amniotic fluid leak and green urine during a pregnancy of concern? My daughter reached 30 weeks in her pregnancy yesterday. Lastnight she went to the hospital because she started leaking amniotic fluid. They also told her she has the beginning of a UTI. Today her urine has a greenish tint. The hospital told her to ...
Hi, I understand your concern. THe green urine in your daughter's case can be- - Leaking of amniotic fluid having green tinge.. being mistaken for green urine Green amniotic fluid suggests fetal distress.. The differentiating point is .. the green discharge of amniotic fluid increases on coughing. - It can be...
Does intake of mobizox tablet cause pain on the right side of kidney? Hello Dr , i am suffering from lower backpain L4 and L5 compression towards right hip. Now started mobizox tablets with pantacid. After taking this medicne i am getting pain on the rightside of my kidney .Shall i continue the medine or not.please ad...
Hello, Mobizox is a pain reliever and muscle relaxant. It does not have any known side effect on the kidney. I suggest checking the kidney function with examinations such as Azotemia level and Creatinine level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, Gen...
Is Aricept effective in the treatment of Alzheimer s disease? My husband has recently been diagnosed with CMI and at risk for dementia or Alzheimer s. Aricept has been prescribed, but he is reluctant to take it because of its possible side effects and the fact that once on it is not advised to get off it. What can I t...
Hello,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.Donepezil (aricept) is one of the most effective medication for treatment of alzheimer's disease (AD). It is often recommnded for mild to moderate alzheimers disease and not for CMI or for individuals with increased risk of AD. In case he does not meet criteria for AD I do not thi...
What are the signs and symptoms of tendonitis? My doctor has suggested I may have tendonitis. I have considerable lack of movement in my left arm, some in my right. It s very painful in the left , tender in one spot and aches, particularly if I try to use it or make the wrong movement. I m diabetic. I thought it was l...
Hello,I have studied your case and I think tendinitis is not thing to be worried. It is common in Diabetics and It is due to collection of fluid around tendon and overuse of some group of muscles. I would suggest you to make sure that your blood sugar is with in normal limit. Then only you can have faster result. Apart...
Are Glynase and Glucomet good for diabetes? I am 69 years, Male, having type 2 since 2000. Taking Glynase XL10 2 times before breakfast and dinner, glucomet 1 gm 2 times, after breafast and dinner.Is it ok. FAsting 140/160, PPBS 190/220 like that. Fasting BS flactuating-120/160. Please advise.
Hi, Thanks for your question. At present you are on optimal dose of Glynase and Glycomet. With this your blood sugar levels are out of acceptable range. Considering absence of heart or kidney disease in you target blood sugar levels for you areFasting below 130 and Postprandial below 180.It is advisable to do - HbA1c w...
Suggest treatment for left hilar region calcification Sir . I would like to know is any treatment for left hilar region calcification due to this reason I am civil engineer i am unable to travel to middle east for the job sake if any treatment is their for this disease please suggest me . I would be very Thankful to y...
Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done bronchoscopy and BAL (Bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis.Left hilar region calcification is suggestive of healed, inactive, scar lesion. It is not active lesion. You might be havin...
What should be the normal value for semen analysis? hi i have done my semen analysis it shows greyish white in color ph alkaline viscosity high liquifaction time 1 hour sperm count 1million pus cells 8-10 ,rbc 0-1, sperm morphology abnormal 90% actively motile 5% slugishly motile 5% non-motile 90% plz advise
HelloAfter going through your SEMEN analysis report I am writing these measures for you:As far as concerned about color, viscosity , reaction , Ph all are normal in your case .Normal FERTILITY is associated with sperm counts >48 million / mL , motility > 63 & morphology > 12 % exhibiting normal morphology. But in your ...
What causes re-occurring BPPV (vertigo)and respiratory infections? hi i am a 50 year old woman. i live in the seattle area and have suffered from re-occuring BPPV (vertigo),respiratory infections and ear pressure for the last 2 years. I recently went on a trip to the Alberta prairies and had a month of symptom free li...
Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* These are in relation with auditory canal pressure disturbances along with low immunity of lungs towards to sea area humidified air , recurrent bacterial , viral infections giving all agony of symptoms .Wishing you fine ...
What causes pain in chest after strain? I am 24 years old last few days dut to high strain i have pain in my whole body specialy chest.Last day after my home physician suggested i have done a chest xray and e.c.g in e.c.g report i have found that complete rbbb.I called mu home physician he told me that it not anything...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Physical strain can cause musculoskeletal pain in chest. But you are also having RBBB (right bundle branch block) on ecg. This can cause cardiac chest pain as well. So better to first rule out heart diseases. So consult doctor and get done 2d ...
What medicine should be given to my mother who is having high bp along with kidney disorder ? My mothers(55years) has high bp history for past 3 years. 3 months ago my dr diagnosed that she is suffering from kidney disorder due to high blood urea and uric acid . Now her blood urea is 68mg and uric acid is 6.6mg. Dr pr...
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day You haven;t mentioned her other parameters like Blood Creatinine, if she is Diabetic, her blood lipids as well. These medicines are for controlling her BP as well as protecting her from heart and kidney problems. She needs to have proper fluid therapy as indicated by her Nephrologis...
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 does loss of normal cervical lordosis mean? am suffering from loss of normal cervical lordosis,what this means? mild posterior bulging of c6/c7 disc indenting the anterior sub aracnoid space mild posterior and right paracentral bulging of c5/c6 disc without without significant neural compression
Hello,What they are describing is basically straightening of the neck. There is usually a bit of a negative curvature to the neck, just as in the low back above the waist. This can be lost over time in the neck due to degenerative changes in the spine, but it in and of itself does not cause any problems. You also have ...
Curved spine, fused si joint, painful. Taking injections, tablets. What could be done? hi my name is bernie.i have a curved spine and i just found out recently that i have a fused si joint.i have 2 school going children and at times i am unable to do things so i have to rely on my partner family and friends to help me...
Hi, repeated injections may not be of help, first thing is don't feel the pain, practice some diversio procedures like yoga, meditation, reading books, and hearing music. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days and to be continued one injectio...
Suggest remedy to relieve pain in leg due to injury my daughter (16y/o) was kicked in her calf at soccer - she says it hurts really bad and cried when i picked her leg up. I have been alternating ice and heat as well as motrin and tylenol. I need to know if I should take her to the doctor. I hate for her to think I do...
Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM. I understand your concerns. Rest, ice application, bandage and limb elevation provide considerable pain relief during first 2 to 3 days after injury. It also helps in reducing swelling. you should continue to do the same.If after 2 days she still has significant pain, she shou...
Suggest treatment for post traumatic stress disorder Just lookin around for a new family doctor. Mine doesen t seem to take my PTSD and injuries from military SVC seriously. Chronic pain and major depression. Three lvl cervical fusion 5,6,7 military injury. Three lumbar disks compression fractures from an minor auto a...
dear anti depressant drugs like SSRIand tab propranolol may help youhowever, I advice you to get your self completed investigated before starting any drugs.thanks
Q. I have itchy scrotum and cuts at the base of penis. Does this indicate STD? Hello doctor, First, I went to the doctor for extremely itchy scrotum that felt as if it had cuts in it and red spots on my penis that dry white. My itchy scrotum is now healed but I have got little cuts at the base of my penis and those sp...
Hi. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I can see few red erosions at the base of the penis. They can be either an irritant reaction to something you have applied over the penis or due to herpes virus infection which is an STD (sexually transmitted disease). In h...
What causes lump under armpit? hi i am a 16 year old and i have a lump under my armpit. i have had this for about 5-6 years.is it cancer.it doesnt hurt but around periods it feels tender and after periods it feels smaller. i recently had a viral illnes and when i toon ibuprofen then i could hardly feel it.
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have some soft tissue tumour, enlarged lymphnode or axillary tail tissue of breast. You should not worry about cancer. Chances of cancer is minimal at this age. So just be relaxed. If it enlarges then you should go for biopsy or FNAC of th...
What could back pain, inflamed abdomen with mucus suggest? I am 31 years old. my symptoms for the last 4 months are: back pain, inflamation and cramp in the abdomen, constant mucous? the last time , I checked my weight, around a month ago, it was normal. I don t have fever. Please tell me if I have any deadly disease.
Hi did review your concern my friend. Your symptoms are suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease however you need to consult a gastroenterologist to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions mimicking it. The disease can be controlled by early initiation for treatment and proper precautionary measures. genera...
Why is my son not able to take a deep breath? My son is complaining that he cannot take a deep breath. I have noticed to that he doesn't yawn. Even when others are yawning he doesn't....Daycare said after running he stops and tries to take deep breaths. He is sleeping a little more than normal as well
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out causes for breathing difficulty. If all of the above are normal then no need to...
Low platelets count, liver spleen enlarged, TORCH, VDRL, BCR, ABL negative My daughter is having some issues in blood...low platelates count since birth... liver splen enlarged.. 2 times bone marrow done, nothing found...Haematological teats for acute leukamea and BCR/ ABL done...both negative....TORCH, VDRL also nega...
Hello, I can understand your concern regarding these negative tests. However, only a careful systematic approach will ensure that nothing is missed out. Presently, peripheral blood and bone marrow cell morphology need to be done, if they've not been done already. The platelets and their bone marrow precursors need to b...
Is heavy bleeding due to endometrial cancer? I am 38 and have had heavy periods for most of my 30 s, after blood work and an ultrasound when it all started, I was told my uterus was fine and given the options, one of which was low dose birth control pill. I have been on that for about 5 years now or so, it has made my...
Most cases of uterine cancer (cancer of the uterus or womb) arise from the inside lining of the uterus (the endometrium). This is called endometrial cancer. The most common early symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Most cases develop in women aged in their 50s or 60s. If endometrial cancer is diagnosed at an early st...
What causes throat and tongue pain with dysphagia after tooth extraction? Hello, so I got a tooth removed after it was decayed and there was gum pain as expected as it s not the first time I got a tooth extraction. But the days that followed i have been constantly getting a stab-like feeling in my throat and tongue. I...
If there is an active infection, you might have to start on broad spectrum antibiotics for specially anaerobic organisms. Consult your doctor for add on medication
Suggest remedy for severe abdominal pains Hi, my wife had her gallbladder removed on 16th. It was having 11 stones in it. Before that she had an ECRP to remove a stone stuck in the bile duct. Post ECRP she had acute pancreatitis. Now for last tow days she is having pain similar to pancreatitis. The pain started yester...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Acute pancreatitis is an emergency which needs medical attention.You need to give bowel rest and put her on IV fluids. I will advise you to get medical attention to treat the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me...
Suggest treatment for uvulitis hi,i have Uvulitis what can i do for it.....this is the second time in a little more then a year. i have severe allergies to just about everything from trees and grass to foods. i have been talking allergy shots. do you think this could have something to do with it . also can predis...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having some allergic manifestations for more than a year, you should be very careful with the symptoms as it may be dangerous to the life. I would suggest her to undergo absolute eosinophil count (AEC) which will be raised in the allergic condition.For the present symptoms you can give h...
Suffered from Hep E, recovered, had gastroenteritis, took CIPLOX-TZ, having nausea, yellow discoloration of urine, fatigue. Hello, I suffered from Hep E two years back and i completely recovered from it. A month back i had gastroenteritis so i took a course of CIPLOX-TZ,following which i had nausea ,yellow discolorati...
get check ups done like CBP and also check for viral hepatitis markers like A,B,C,E.HOW IS ur appetite?if u have these symptoms persisting consult doctor
Suggest remedy for hair fall I am a resident of Delhi, facing hair fall problem since 7-8 years, my hairs are getting thinner, scalp is visible from areas, not too much dandruff problem, but very light and poor quality hair.I don't know how, but may be few years back too much of pressing, and less of oiling might have...
Hi, welcome to HCM,You are suffering from androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis of scalp.I usually recommend long term treatment for androgenetic alopecia at least for six months.Applying Minoxidil 5% lotion twice daily is effective treatment for this.Tab Finasteride 1 mg at night. Tab Biotin 10 mg once daily...
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 tooth pain during pregnancy Hi,I'm pregnat and in 2nd trimester (14 weeks completed) now. I'm severely having tooth ache pain for the past 2 week, went to dental doctor and they told me to undergo root canal treatment. First day he started the root canal procedure and he cleaned the infected teet...
During pregnancy also considerable attention should be paid to the hygiene of the oral cavity, because hormonal changes can contribute to swollen and bleeding gums, increased sensitivity of the gums to the emergence of plaque and tartar.The daily care of the teeth during pregnancy include:- the need to brush your teeth...
Suggest treatment for typhoid Hi Doctor.. I my 33years old and recently I got fever on 19-Aug-14 so i went to clinic which is near to my home, after treating for two days till fever is not coming down. So i had blood test for typhoid and following are the results. Doctor looking at report said i got typhoid and need t...
llo,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should test yourself for typhidot test.It is more specific test than widal test.As you had taken short course of antibiotic chances of Negative widal test increases.I suggest you to do stool and bloo...
Suggest treatment for squamous cell carcinoma I had 2 lesions removed from my face at a local cancer treatment facility, and as called to travel to one in Tucson on the 118th of July. Whaat can I expect? They told me I had squamous cell carcinoma. Also my wife should drive home. I have tumors in my back that cause ter...
first get staging work up done. .A whole body PET CECT would help (get KFTS before that).then we can plan further lines of therapy depending on if it's a local disease or advanced stage 4 disease
What causes dizziness and black outs? I keep having dizzy spells where my vision goes black for a second or two. I know it isn t urgent because I ve had it happen for years, but what could it be. I ve only actually lost consciousness once during something like this and that was several years ago when I was a little gi...
Hello!I read your question and understood your concern. I think that the problems you have may be related to a low blood pressure or epilepsy. Have you ever measured your blood pressure during these episodes?I would recommend to measure regularly your blood pressure, have a Head up tilt test for postural hypotension, o...
What is the treatment for swollen and itchy bump on the arm and wrist? Hi. I received a nasty bite on my arm while clearing a patch of mint plants. The sting was very sharp and left about 1/4 inch wound. I have swelling down to my wrist and half way up my arm. Should I get medical attention. I m guessing that it was a...
Help, thank you for your contact to healthcaremagic. If I am your doctor I suggest you to take antibiotic cefixime, analgesic aceclofenac , low dose of steroid like prednisolone, antihistaminic chlorpheniramine maleate. It will cure you in a week. If you have to ask anything else kindly contact me. Dr. Arun Tank. Infe...
When is best time to test for pregnancy after intercourse? Hi... I'm 27 years old and married for 2 years. My LMP was on 25th Aug 2011, I ovulated on 12th Sep which is the 19th day of my cycle, as I've a cycle of 32 days.. I've relation with my husband from 3rd sep to 14th sep.. So what are the chances of me getting p...
HiSperms live up to 6 days in the female body. So there is possibility of it causing fertilization of egg released on 19th. Better would be to have relation 2-3 days before ovulation or on the day of ovulation. You have a small chance of getting pregnant.The earliest time to do pregnancy test is about 11 days after ov...
What medication is suggested for numbness on the left cheek ? I am a 52 year old female, 148 lbs with 22 year history of fibromyalgia and a presumptive diagnosis of MS in 1995. I have been fairly stable with both conditions - learning to live with them, etc. I take Lyrica, Savella, Amantadine, Klonapin and phamaceutic...
Hello, The numbness only restricted to the left cheek can improve with vitamin B12 supplements. You can start the supplements after getting your blood levels checked. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Suggest medication to cure heavy nosebleed my daughter s nose is bleeding heavily and i am trying to find the cream that i was told to put on it. my hubby threw the boxes away which i use as label to indicate for which part it is used (ie for nosebleeds). so now i can t tell if the cream is foban or micreme. please he...
HelloNose bleed or Epistaxis in children may have the following reasons to occur:1. Nose pricking, it is the most common cause.2. Any intra nasal pathology ( eg. polyp ) could be another reason for epistaxis. for this you need to visit an ENT consultant to rule it out. 3. Although rare, but hypertension could also be t...
Suggest remedy for severe depression, anxiety and schizodisorder I am 36 and I have been depressed for some time now.I am in a friendship/relationship That has been up down. Everytime things are well it seems like I continue to make stupid serious mistakes.. I feel like I am gonna die I suffer from sever anxiety and d...
HIThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have adjustment disorder and in that case, you need supportive therapy. In that case, you should consult a psychologist. In case, you feel need of few medicines, you can consult a psychiatrist. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks
Getting vivid dreams and feeling anxiety and depression after taking medicines Been on lonazep for two years. Last year got it down from 1 mg to 0.25 mg. wanted to get off it. Someone put me on to trika 10 mg. seemed to work a few weeks but I get vivid dreams and last few days feel anxiety n depression that I di not w...
HIThanks for using healthcare magicIf you want to wean off benzodiazepine and control underline depression as well as anxiety symptoms, better to take sedative antidepressant like mirtazapine or tramadol. That would help to get sound sleep and control depressive symptoms. These drugs are not available over the counter,...
Suggest treatment for cough & cold My son is 3 yrs 3 mts old he is always suffering from cold cough fever everymonth i am worried i stay in kuwait doc say that it is due to climate here his blood was taken in dec and everything was ok he is 16kg weight why is fever coming every month is it any major prb please let me ...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Recurrent cough and cold in children can be due to asthma or viral infection (Influenza). So better to consult pediatrician and get done clinical examination of respiratory system to rule out asthma. If asthma is there then he needs inhaled b...
Have polycystic kidney disease. How to cure? Hello Sir,I have polycystic kidney disease from the past 4 years. I like to take treatment for this disease. So please advise it's any chance to cure this disease. Already i am treating for this disease in India and taking some medicines also. Since upto now i don't have pr...
Hi,Thanks for writing in.Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs, each about the size of a fist, located in the upper part of a person's abdomen, toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the blo...
Suggest treatment to control high blood pressure My wife has MS, 63 years old, high blood pressure like 200/100 then an hour or two later 80/40 and 35 bpm. Doctors here in both hospitals cannot figure out the cause. She is not over weight but has not been able to exercise since she has loss the use of her legs to walk...
By MS , I would consider it is Multiple Sclerosis . Now in this disease autonomic dysfunction is a known entity . hereby there will be rapid fluctuations in the balance between sympathetic and para sympathetic activity , leading to fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure . Active treatment to induce remission sho...
Is foul smelling cloudy urine a symptom of urinary tract infection? I have a 14 year old daughter who said her urine smells foul and is cloudy. She said it is not painful when she urinates although it stung a little bit a couple days ago. Is this most likely a UTI? At what point do I need to bring her to the clinic?
Hi, By what you say this seems like a UTI.'She will require a urine culture and most probably an antibiotic (Cefixime). She needs medical attention as soon as possible, please. But this is not an emergency. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sumanth Amperayan...
Suggest medication for cough Hi Doctor, I am having cough from past 2 years. My mother as well as brother also having cough. I used to clear my through regularly. After food I feel to cough and clear my throat. Please help me for a suggesion. I took Xray that time its was ok. Doctore gave GERD medicine. But there was ...
Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.By your history and description, I think you are having cough variant asthma.Points in favour of this are1. Positive family history in mother and brother2. Chest x ray was normal, so infection has been ruled out.3. Chronic symptoms, not improve...
What are the side effects of extended use of Isabgol husk powder? hello doctor , a general question,i had constipation problem and was diagonised of a small cut at the end of my anal hole. i was prescribed isabgol It works husk powder for a month,i have taken it for 21 days now.my question is can i continue taking thi...
HiIspaghula husk powder is a safe drug.The drug as long as needed.The only side effects are abdominal bloating and diarrhoea. This drug does not affect fertility.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. RegardsDr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
What causes green color bowel movement in an infant? My 11 week old breast fed baby has had green stools on and off for a week. We did a stool lab and it came back with a high white blood cell count. Which means he is fighting an infection. What bacterias could be causing the infection? Otherwise he has no fever and i...
It is totally normal thing in infant. Due to high peristaltic wave bills can't be absorbed so it pass in stool. Watch for weight gain and do not watch baby's potty.
What causes spine to protrude and causes back and neck pain? My child s spine sticks out on her back on the bottom and a rough brownish patch of scaly skin has developed on that area the size of a fifty cent coin. She has been complaining of back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. What is this? Should we see a doctor...
Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes please, see her doctor immediately. This sounds like a spinal malformation. I would like to rule out spina bifida (spine fails to form completely and nerves are unprotected) She will need an MRI of her spine and a complete neurological assessment Please avoid any impact or pressure ...
What is the pain in my buttocks and thigh? I have been having pain in my buttocks and thigh and down into the calf. It is mostly on the left side. I do have a rod in my left thigh from a femur fracture that occurred over 40 years. The pain does ease somewhat whe I walk.Most prominent after sitting or lying down
Hi, I am sorry about the pain. It appears from your description that you may have "sciatica"- pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve that travels along the buttock region down the back of your legs. It is usually caused by arthritis of the lower spine or of the hip joint. If I was seeing you in clinic, I would re...
What does echogenic lesions in abdomen suggest? hi, i m a house wife,31 years old , yesterday i went for health checkup.They took Ultrasound or abdomen and pelvis then they told that the result is there are multiple non-mobile echogenic lesions measureing 4-7mm in the non-dependent wall with no after shadowing s/o po...
Hi welcome to hcmYour problem could be Xanthogranulomatosis of gall bladder.symptoms could be pain abdomen,nausea vomiting and indigestion.surgical management like laprosopic cholecystectomy is the treatment option available..consult your surgeon for expert management.Thankyou
Is fresh carrot juice good for liver to metabolize medication from chemo treatment? hello my friend is going to start her chemo treatment thursday for breast cancer. She under went a radical mastectomy in february. I have read in various cancer holistic books that fresh carrot juice after treatment is good for her liv...
There is no report of carrot helping metabolism of toxic drug. Healthy diet help to over come toxicity.Role of betacarotine has insufficient evidence.