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Using braces, lower gums swollen after having tums for acid reflexes. How to reduce swelling?
I am in braces (almost 3 years - just about done) and yesterday I woke up with my gums swollen on the front lower. In one spot the gum is up past the brackets (not over but in between). I went to my ortho and he told me I was... | The first thing for you to realize it is quite common when you are new to braces to see the gums swollen. This could be the result of a gum infection called gingivitis. The first thing to do is to ensure that your teeth are perfectly clean of all tartar and plaque before you go ahead and have the braces put on. Ensure ... | |
What causes inflammation in the ribs?
I m 19 years old and I went to the hospital 2 weeks ago for inflamed ribs, the medication has worn off and I still have inflamed ribs, the medication I took was Celecoxib, and my inflamed ribs appear to be getting worse. Anyways I took a shower and noticed I get light headed and s... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency is more. Chest and back soreness is commonly seen with calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency. Numbness in lower limbs is commonly seen with vitamin B12 ... | |
Suggest treatment for hepatitis B
Dear sir, my child of 8 years old has been suffering for chronic hepatitis b. he had got interferon injection (thrice a week) for 6 months with tab adfovir 10 mg before 5 years. now viral load is 0000 cop./ml and he is again getting peginterferon alfa 2b inj. with tab tenofovir. Is it... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, hepatitis B can not be cure but it can be well controlled with what the medicine going on and with the control the infection patient can complete the normal life expectancy with no complications, hope this information helps. | |
Suggest treatment for degenerative scoliosis despite undergoing facet nerve ablation
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis with an S curve in my lumbar spine. I recently went through a facet nerve ablation I have did not get any relief from that. I am wondering about other treatments and additional ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The treatment for scoliosis depends on the angle of scoliosis (> 40 grades usually surgery is indicated 0 and your age. Physical therapy with the aim to strengthen back muscles is one of the most used treatment ways. Hope I h... | |
Suggest treatment for delayed ejaculation
My issue is that I seem to have a rapidly decreasing inability to ejaculate. This is with my wife's hand or mine. I am a 69 year old male who was treated for prostate cancer approx. 7 years ago. I had (I can't remember the term) radioactive implants. Also; I am an impotent... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You are already 69 and I suggest you should not worry much about sex or related problems. As long as you are healthy, you will be having mental and physical vigor regarding sex and sexual intercourse. Once your body ages and slowly deteriorate in its health, s... | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm yo... | |
What causes fluttering and palpitations of the heart?
i have already been told its not life threatening, but i still get so scared, i have an extra heart beat, and suffer palputations, but sometimes my heart slows down to where i feel slightly faint, and i feel the pulse in my neck it is strong, but only beats every 3... | hi dear 'thank you for trusting HCM i understand your concern for this problem as it feel very bad when u fell these different rating of Heart ratebefore i straightly start your treatment you can first go through these tests both invasive n non invasive first and most imp is ECG echo n TMT then i suggest you just a sim... | |
What causes long lasting cough?
Hi, I always get the cough whenever i return from the other country. I had been twice outside india and i dont experience symptoms of cough there. But when i drink the normal water i always end up in getting the cough which prolongs for long time. In the previous instance the cough last... | Hello,According to your narration it is the change in atmospheric exposure with sensitivity to certain pollens of air with or without same effect from water molecules. My suggestions for you: • Prevention is better than cure, whenever possible use face mask to avoid exposure to external pollens particularly in crowded ... | |
Suffering from chronic allergy rhinitis. No help with nasal sprays, salt water gargling. Suggestions?
Hello sir my name is omar. As per the local doctor m suffering from chronic allergy rhinitis . I have a lots of post nasl drip, specially when I wake up in the morning I cough like anything as if therr is somethingstu... | Hi Omar, Thanks for writng your query. Allergy can be prevented by knowing the allergens which are triggering your problem and avoiding them. I hope that you have been already investigated previously by your doctor. It will be helpful if you mention the reports of the tests done. If not already investigated, you should... | |
What is the treatment for stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, and low blood pressure?
Hi, I m a female aged 29. About 6 weeks ago I got a really intense pain that comes in waves at the top of my stomach. The pain is so bad and on the same pain scale as contractions, only higher up between my ribs. Within the 6 weeks I ve h... | HiYou had episodes of severe pain at lower two ribs at right side probably rt hypochondrium which radiated to right shoulder associated with loose stools .your CT thorax was normal and blood investigation showed infection ie raised total count , xray was normal . I wonder y abdominal CT wasn't done. These kind of pa... | |
Will an EKG machine go wrong?
yes, i went to the doctor yesterday to have blood work and an ekg done for prior oral surgery and while the nurse was doing the ekg she began asking if i had chest pains or shortness of breath. I told her no and they insisted i go to the emergency room and gave me 4 aspirins while sitting... | Hello, Yes, probably the nurse must have read the report interpretated by machine which is printed on the paper. It is frequently inaccurate and depends on the machine calibration. So most of the physicians don't rely on those reports. You can upload your both ecg here to have better opinion.Hope this helps you and get... | |
Is it advisable to start acyclovir in suspected chicken pox case?
I have Chicken Pox (Am 30 yeard old) - the blisters have recently become scabs. The doctor could not perscribe acyclovir even though it was severe as diagnosis was after 3 days. Today (day 18 for me) my husband has a fever (he has never had chicken pox ... | Hello and thanks for writing.I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Acyclovir is generally not recommended in a healthy adult patient and the clinical outcome remains unaffected. It is indicated for patients more likely to develop severe complications like patients having chro... | |
Suggest remedies for eosinophil count 0.9H and RBC 6.25
hi iam usually fit i underwent a routine blood test for the purpose of immigration my eosinophil count is 0.9H red cell count 6.25 H,mean cell haemoglobn 25.9 pg L iam 27 yrs old male no other problems kindly advise me what i can do to correct these? | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have eosinophil count of 0.9 which is normal. No need to worry about that. Your rbc count is slightly high. You should go for repeat blood test after 15 days. High rbc count may be due to some dehydration. Repeat test with proper hydration... | |
Q. Why is there a continuous ringing and sometimes pain in my right ear?
Hello sir i am a student. Age 23. Five days ago i had a severe feeling of vertigo (severe headache, moderate fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of balance). This symptom started every evening and after sleeping i was totally freesh in morning. Here, d... | Hello. Good to hear from you. I understand your scenario. Is your ear discharging frequently.? As per your complaints, it is suggestive towards a chronic supportive otitis media(CSOM). Are you sure your membrane is intact and normal.? Have you seen an endoscopic picture.? I understand you cannot go to a hospital now. S... | |
Can spinal stenosis cause nerve issues, uveitis and high pressure in the eyes?
Hi. I have spinal stenosis in C5 and C6, impacting the nerves, according to MRI. While I know the hand, shoulder and back tingling and pain I m having are related to this, I wonder if there could also be effects on my left eye. All the nerv... | Hi there,welcome to HCM.Thanks for your question.Be rest assured that spinal stenosis is definitely not directly related to uvietis and high pressure in the eyes,that's is there is no 1 to 1 cause and effect relationship between them.Rheumatological conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis are associated with a spectru... | |
What is the diagnosis if having hip and lower leg pain and tingling, numbness in legs?
Hi, I am a 47 yr old male suffering from hip, lower back and leg pain which causes tingling and numbness in my legs making it unbearable to walk. Relief comes if I sit down for a while. I currently weigh 60kg, am of very slim build ... | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.u seem to hve some sort of nerve compression causing the symptoms.You should get an MRI doneanalgesics,rest,physio,hot fomentation shud help.Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered.If... | |
What causes a pouch kind of growth under armpit?
hello doctor...theres a small pouch kind of growt enternally under my armpit and is filled with blood in side..off late is getting a bit painful and i find it a bit uncomfortable wearing a full sleeves shirt...is this due to hea in the body or due to some other infectio... | Hello dear,Welcome to HCM.I have read your query and understood your concern.It seems that you have got folliculitis. It is an infection of hair follicle precipitated by excess sweating and unhygienic condition.I usually advise my such patients oral antibiotics like macrolides/cephalosporins for 5-7 days. Alongwith kee... | |
Having pain in lower stomach, gastric, feeling nausea, pressure in rectum, sweating. What to do?
at 5 am this morning i was waken by pain in my lower stomach which felt like back up gas needing to be released but the pain worsen and i got out of bed, then sat in the restroom started feeling nausea , then a sweat all o... | thanks for query i think u were suffering gastroenteritis better to have an antibiotic coarse please donot take any antimotility or antisecretory drugs for crampy pain abdomen u may take spasmoproxyvon or drotin tablets need to take plenty of water for nausea should take domstal 10 mg give ur stomach rest take bland di... | |
Does elevated BP and headache need immediate attention?
my (46 year old)boyfriends BP was 172/90 this evening. It is usually high and he does not take medication. He will generally take his BP reading at the Walmart pharmacy and it is almost always too high. I'm trying to get him to see a Doctor. Only symptom seems... | Hello, I understand your concern towards your boyfriend's health, he would be fine. A blood pressure of 172/90 mmHg is already at stage 2 hypertension. If he does not start taking blood pressure medications he risks developing a "hypertensive crisis" Which can lead to organ damage e.t.c Please advise him to go to the h... | |
Is dust allergy completely curable or does it lead to asthma?
when I come into home dust contact or it is a temperature change I suffer from snizing, eye- itching, cough etc. Treatment is on (Montek LC 10mg, 01 tab/day) but when medicine stops symptomps arrives. Please pronounce whether Ihis will be cured or it would... | hello,thanks for ur query, there is a chance of allergic rhinitis due to dust may progress to asthma.u need to take.montek lc for 3-6months followed by that drug ,u can stop in tapering manner.all d best,take care. | |
I have sharp pains shooting across my head a spaced out feeling , dizziness tiredness,headpain
Hi i have extreme tiredness and have done for the last year. Lately i have sharp pains shooting across my head a spaced out feeling , dizziness ,i feel weak, constantly thirsty and at times shaky and hot flushes. I have also... | Hi, you may have diabetes and high blood pressure. you have not mentioned your age and sex and weight so it is difficult to conclude any thing. Go for blood sugar,lipid profile. This may be signs of manopausal syndrome if you are female around 50 years, At this stage I only can say take less fat and carbohydrate in die... | |
What does hard, tiny lump under skin of lower back indicate?
I have a sudden very hard but tiny lump under my skin on my lower back.Initally my husbamd thought it might be a bite as it was red.In the last 2 weeks the redness has disappeared but the lump has remained.It is not moveable or soft.What are your recommendat... | It could be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. If it is bothering you can get it removed by a small operation under local anesthesia. Take care | |
Suggest treatment for psoriasis
My wife has Psoriasis for the last 12 years... She has not taken any medication in the last 30 months as it's under complete control. Now she has a light flare up on her body (thighs, arms). what medication can be taken to heal that light spots? (she doesn't have any pain). Thank You | Hi..As you said your wife suffers from psoriasis.Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing and autoimmune disease. She may be having scaly plaques on various parts of the body,scaly lesions on the scalp. Exact cause is not known. Genetic tendency, autoimmunitity,stress,dry wheather...etc may be responsible for precipitation and... | |
Suggest tests to detect colon cancer
If I have a metastatic 1cm tumour on my liver (CT scan) that's from colon cancer last discovered in 2008 (clear since then), are there any symptoms I might be experiencing? I don't see my specialist for another fortnight. Is it possible the CT scan missed full on cancer in my col... | Since this is a 1cm tumor on liver which is resectable and curable, a PET CT scan is required to see disease anywhere else in the body which a CAT scan may have missed.Please discuss it with your oncologist. | |
Feeling tightness on the right abdomen
My husband is having a dull tightness in his right abdomen. He describes it as a feeling of being full after eating small meals and a feeling that his stomach is balled up in one area. He has been very gassy and sometimes a pain or an uncomfortable feeling is there and stays ther... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Just to recapitulate: dull tightness in right abdomen - full after eating small meals - balled up in one area- gassy- being pulled because of how tight it is.-everything except for a CT or MRI- I would advise to start with a simple investigation like: Plain X-ray of the whole abdomen in the st... | |
What is the cause of tightness across the upper abdomen?
Hi, yes I would like to know what could be causing a tightness across the upper abdoman. It is present all the time and I have been having this for the last 4 years. Sometimes I have to stand up if I am sitting or have to go lay down because it is so uncomfortab... | HI. As this is there for 4 years means you must have shown to many Doctors and must have taken medicines too . Go for MRI of the spine you will get the problem responsible for both the problems you have. | |
Is knee pain after a surgery a concern?
Hi, I have cellulitis in my legs and am recovering from knee surgery. I twisted my knee the other day and it has been constantly throbbing. Today I had an opening on my upper shin that was oozing pus and the throbbing has gone away but I don t know if I should pack the pussy wou... | Hi, Considering your clinical history you were having abscess formation over leg which has ruptured and pus has drained itself. Rupture of abscess relieves pain. But underlying pathology leading to abscess must be treated and local debridement is needed. The intravenous course of antibiotics as per culture and sensitiv... | |
What causes itching on genital area?
Hi, am a male suffering from itching effect (which last for around 15 mnts) in the genital areas. am facing this issue for the last 3-4 months. the itching effect where genital areas have become more black can you please guide me or plz provide hospital address near by Vashi Mumbai | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Itching in genital area and groin area may be due either fungal infection, scabies,allergy or some thing else. To get proper guidance, you must consult the dermatologist nearby you. After direct examination and if needed,inve... | |
Q. How can I overcome depression and occasional low voice?
Hi doctor, How to overcome depression? I am getting emotion sometimes without reason and my voice is not audible to someone how much ever loudly I talk. What is the reason? What is the solution? Sometimes my voice is not audible. I took this medicine Roxid 150... | Hi. You are not taking psychiatric medications. You need to be bold and confident. You fix your schedule of sleep and appetite. Take daily 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Take good healthy food and avoid junk food. Do the daily exercise for 30 minutes daily. Do meditation for 20 minutes daily. Spend quality time with friends an... | |
What causes vomiting and abdomen pain in a toddler?
Hi My 8 yr old daughter woke up with severe stomach pains and then about 4 hours later she has started throwing up and having loose bowl movements. She said that all morning her heart has felt like it is pounding in her chest even before she started throwing up and s... | Hi,This is probably from acute gastro-enteritis or food poisoning. Her BP readings are normal- no need to worry. The heart pounding (palpitation) and shaky legs indicates that she is going to have fever shortly. - Just give her Tab ondansetron 4mg twice or thrice daily to control vomiting, and ORS solution in frequent ... | |
Can roxicodone medicine be taken for pain?
I am a diabetic and have had three heart attacks and lost my left leg three years ago and my right three months ago. we recently moved and I cannot get my doc to prescribe me the pain meds I was taking for years for chronic pain Roxicodone 30 mg please tell me my options.. th... | Hello, Roxicodone is a rather high amount of opiate. Taken ONCE a day it would be at a point where someone should have a discussion about it. FOUR TIMES A DAY gets into a truly dangerous level. AND with multiple amputations, the pain is likely to be very bad. So, pain mgt.. but they are neither trained for diabetic man... | |
What causes the painful sensation on the left of the face and under the eye?
I have had TN in the past (years ago). Today I am now feeling a painful/odd sensation in the left side of my face, near my temple, under my left eye, into the top of my head and in front of my ear. My left eye is squinting without meaning to... | This may be mild trigeminal nerve inflammation. Nerve inflammation has high recurrence rate so you should start in treatment as early as possible. Start with vitamin B12 injection once every 3 days and oral gabapantin 150 mg three times daily . | |
What causes face swelling post infusion of Lidocaine and Hydrocodone?
I went to the dentist 2 days ago and he looked at my teeth because I was in a lot of pain. He gave me 2 lidocaine injections and amoxicillin and hydrocodone. My face is swollen on the left side and my cheek is red and my jaw bones hurt and pain pill... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.As per your complain swelling over the face over the painful side can be due to either infection causing abscess formation or it can also be due to allergic reaction to any of the components of the anaesthetic solution or t... | |
Having red inflammation, feels uneasy, itchy. Taking eryfluid lotion, moisturizer and avil 25. Allergy?
Hello, I am a 27 year old lady. I am having small red inflamation as you get after an ants bite which I feel very uneasy and feel always to scrub them with my nails but I prevent this. I went to see a doctor he gave... | IT IS ALLERGY YOU STATRT WITH FOLLOWING TAB FEXOFENADINE 12 MGM ONCE A DAY CALAMINE LOTION ON THE FACE WHEN YOU GO OUT TAB ZINETAC EMPTY STOMACH MORNING APPLY CLINDAC A GEY+MOMATOSONE OINTMENT MIX AND APPLY ON FACE MORNING AND NIGHT USE NIKKO SOAP DO IT FOR 3 WEEKS AND THEN ENQUIRE CHROMAL FORTE EYE DROPS IN EYES 2 DRO... | |
What causes pimple on the testicles?
Hello, i am a 16 year old boy and in the past year i have seen some pimples grow on my ball sack, mostly near where the ballsack meets the shaft. The pimples are a little big, but not TOO big. I am insanely hairy in my pubic area so i thought it might be an ingrown hair but i am af... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is possible that it can be acne or folliculitis or sebaceous cyst or herpes or simple infection. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid application of irritants soaps and creams, use moisturizin... | |
Suggest treatment for ulcerative proctitis
I am 64 years old and I have battled ulcerative proctitis for 15 years now. It developed after I had a heart attack and quit smoking. I have not smoked now for 16 years. I have ongoing treatment, that is controlled most of the time. It gets out of control then treatments ... | Hello As you mentioned that your nephew treated for ulcerative proctitis with SILVER NITRATE , you are right and I do agree with you that he was treated and cured . But do to any reason the papers were not published and that's why not over internet . However, logic is there ulcer very easily respond to silver nitrate .... | |
Why do fungal infections reappear on the penis?
Hello my name is Isaiah Boni (male) and I just had surgey on my dick for circumsion I had fungal on it that is why they gave me surgery. Its been seven days that I m out of survey and the fugal is coming back ... and i m diabetic and just want to know why is it coming ba... | Your being a diabetic is impeding the healing process. These are some measures to prevent recurrence of your fungal infection:1. Ensure your blood sugar levels are well controlled;2. Take an oral anti-fungal Ketoconazole 200 mg/day for 8 weeks3. Keep your wound area dry and clean.Regards, | |
How can emaciation, vomiting, high fever, bruising with body scarring be treated?
I recently took in a fourteen year old boy from Russia, he is extreamly emaciated and pukes up nearly everything I feed him, he has developed a high fever, and he is bruised, cut, and scarred all over his body (His parents were abusive, ... | Hi, I really do appreciate your effort and humanity. Usually, if we start feeding such kids they will start vomiting because of dumping syndrome because they are not used for good food for long. You need to go slow on the diet and under the supervision of a pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if ... | |
Suggest treatment for blepharitis
My daughter who is 5 has blepharitis and have been cleaning it morning and night with cooled boiled water and baby shampoo as advised by my Gp. It is now infected and we are using an antibiotic eye cream. I have seen on line an eye mask especially for such eye conditions which you put... | Use boric acid powder for cleaning eyes and eye lashes. Further use ketaconazole 2 percent for dandruff in hair once a week for 4 weeks.Use T bact ointment for infected areas and if there is poor response you may need oral antibiotic | |
Suggest treatment for reopened cut on penis after having sex
Hi this is kind of embarrasing, but my boyfriend had a small cut on his penis and we had refrained from intercourse until it healed..the next time we engaged in intercourse it broke open again.. and he has notice the skin looks raised now kind of like a wart... | Hi, It may be phimosis or frenular tear. It's difficult to say without examination. Please ask him to get it checked by doctor. Meanwhile, he can do "Penile Bath"- taking lukewarm water and add antiseptic lotion, dip penis there for 5 minutes and repeat it twice a day. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if... | |
What is the pain and tightness in my chest during pregnancy?
hello for the last 5 months or so i hae been getting a really bad chest pain on my right side it has been getting alot worse during the last couple of weeks and is worse at night and morning it comes with tightness on the right hand side and middle of my che... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, we should definitely rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) in your case. Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest pain, chest tightness, breathing difficulty etc. So consult pulmonologis... | |
Q. Will persistent dry cough, wheeze and rattling in chest end up in chronic bronchitis?
Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and have had acid reflux for the past five years. I have had a cough and whistling sound (wheezing?) with it for five years and over the past few months I have had rattling in my chest. The doctors ... | Hello. From your history, it is very clear that you are suffering from too many problems in your teenage. First thing, I want to clarify is you are having morbid obesity. Also, you suffer from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease i.e. GERD. So you are having dry cough for such a long duration. The current symptoms y... | |
Suggest treatment for congenital hole in the heart
My wife has been diagnosed with congenital hole in the heart at this old age of 65 years. When 2D-Echo has been conducted in two different corporate hospitals with an interval of 1 year 8 months has recorded as 1.1 cm and 1.3 cm respectively. Angiogram revealed no c... | Thanks for posting your query here.There are different kind of holes in heart.But at this age, the most common hole is ASD which is a hole between the upper chambers of the heart.Now coming to the treatment, I would advise you to immediately see a cardiologist and get a detailed echo to see if it is still be closeable!... | |
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 ... | |
Suggest remedy to treat dhat syndrome
sir im 33 years suffering form dhat syndrome since last one years its start with yellow urine for few month but after that having white sticky fluid after urine, I have examine lot of test but no trace of jondice and any other desease found. i have taken lot of medecine but no res... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The treatment of Dhat syndrome involves sex education, relaxation therapy and medications.Sex education primarily focuses on anatomy and physiology of sexual organs and their functioning with reference to masturbation, semen, nocturnal emissions. It also involves functioning with genitourinary ... | |
What can I take and do to reduce alcohol cravings as I suffer fatty liver and elevated liver enzymes ?
I have signs of a fatty liver and elevated liver fuction blood results. I have a hemangeonia on my liver which is not growing but my doctor wants me to stop drinking for 4 weeks and do another blood test. ultra sound... | Stopping dringing is difficult and you should tell your doctor so she can help you , perhaps with some medicine. it also might be helpful to contact AA who provides support for alcohol related issues.Stopping drinking may be the most important thing you ever do for your health and family. Admitting your problem is the... | |
What does the meaning of bacteria in urine?
HI MY PAED IS BUSY IN A DELIVERY, PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME WITH AN ANSWER, MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS A URINARY INFECTION, THEY HAVE TESTED A SAMPLE OF HER URINE, AND THE RESULTS SHOW BACTERIA IS GROWING, WHAT DOES IS THIS MEAN, AND HOW SERIOUS IS IT? THANKS | Hello,The presence of bacteria in urine in a baby girl might mean two things: 1. bacteria from stool got into baby's urethra (in baby girls this occurs often because the anus and urethra are too close, unlike in baby boys), and 2. an infection of urine coming from higher levels of urinary tract. The second option is le... | |
What causes heart fluttering and dizziness while having mechanical aortic valve?
I have experienced on and off heart fluttering over the last couple of weeks. Had some dizziness once or twice. I think it may be caused by caffeine and/or stress, perhaps low blood sugar. I reduced my caffeine intake. This occurrence has... | Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to ectopic heartbeats. As the Holter monitoring has not shown any serious cardiac arrhythmia, there is nothing to worry about. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
What could inflamed hips suggest with a history of kidney stone?
I am very sore on top of my right hip, especially when turning over in bed and sometimes bending down. I tested negative for arthritis in April, had a kidney stone March, 2013 ( second in 10 years) and sometimes have back pain because of an old injury fr... | Hi, which test was done which told you that it is negative for arthritis, normally a plane X Ray can diagnose arthritis, and in many circumstances, its very early not to be seen on X ray, blood tests only indicate towards inflammatory arthritis, like Rheumatoid, so get screened your hip and the best in your case if you... | |
Does acute urticaria have a permanent cure?
Hi, I have been diagnosed with acute urticaria, and I am taking anti-histamines (Allegra - 180mg) daily. But is there any other alternative for complete cure of urticaria as I have been informed that it is symptomatic treatment for it and there is no permanent cure. | Hi.As per your case history you are having urticaria.My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months.2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine twice daily when lesions appear.3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .4. Other treatment options are oral steroid an... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes sharp pain under the rib cage while breathing?
Having severe sharp pains in upper rib area under breast from coughing. Been on antibiotics for 9 of 10 dose to treat a severe sinus infection per doctor. Still highly congested both nasal & chest congestion. Concerned that still not better. What do I do for t... | Hi,Thanks for writing in to HCM.Kindly finish your entire course of antibiotics.The pain is mostly due to muscle straining due to coughing. The pain will reside slowly so don't worry.Kindly visit your physician because if chest congestion is still present on clinical examination of the chest then the course of antibiot... | |
Do prolomet, jupiros and dansia help in reducing BP and back pain?
I am 36 years old male.I am suffering from back pain from 2 months.Today I meet a doctor.He checked my BP. It is 160/106.He advised me to test TC,DC,Hb%,ESR,Blood Urea,uric acid,serum creatinin and xray of lumbo sacral spine Ap/Lat and prescribed me pr... | Definitely medicine decreases ...blood pressure ...but urs blood pressure not controlled well...tests are OK on first visit to know baseline parameter ...so u can do it | |
What is the white discharge from my penis during bowel movement?
penis white discharge during bowing movementI experience i white discharge from my penis while bowing, these always happen after an erection without ejagulation. So if i have erection for five days i will likely experience this for at least three days. B... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You do not have to worry, the discharge can never be a problem for your married or sexual life. You noted, when you masturbate, the discharge is less. that is the answer for your question. Semen will be produced whenever you are sexually excited. Produced seme... | |
Q. My legs and ankles are swollen from the past three weeks. Please help.
Hello doctor, My leg and ankle have been swollen for about three weeks. There are times it becomes normal, but I noticed that every time I am exhausted, the leg swelling increases, making it difficult for me to walk. I also wake up with difficul... | Hello. I just read your query and the detailed reports, which you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For further queries consult a general practitioner online --> | |
Is it possible to detect the pregnancy within 4 days after intercourse?
My girlfriend and I had sex, with a condom, Friday the 8th and she is telling me that her doctor, and a gyn, said she is detecting as pregnant when she had blood work on Tuesday. I have read a lot before due to a past relationship where we were pl... | Hi,For a pregnancy to appear on ultrasound it takes 2 weeks after the date of the missed period. For a blood pregnancy test to appear positive it takes a few days after the date of the missed period.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
Child s legs trembling after having DILO BM for mild cough. Should I stop medication?
My two&half month old daughter had mild cough , prescribed DILO BM 2.5 ml tds by the Doctor.After first dose at 11pm, the girl child has repeated trembling of both legs after every ten minutes.Seems to be reaction of medicinne.kindly... | Hi,This type of problem is possible with Dilo BM as it contains Terbutaline which can give rise trembling of legs or hands.Consult your prescribing doctor and discuss about this.He might discontinue the medicine or reduce the dose.Ok and take care. | |
Suffered from incomplete abortion. Had mild cystic hyperplasia, high blood HCG . Taken menogon inj, pregnyl inj. Cause of high HCG?
i am 26 years old. my marriage age is about five years.since then i had been trying to conceive but it didnt work. i had an incomplete abortion in first month and had an d&c. then the doc... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Not finding the products of conception in the uterine biopsy sample does not mean that you awere not pregnant. Conception is a time taking process. You need to give ovulation inducing drugs like clomiphene a try for at least six months continuously for being successful. I hope this info... | |
What does few calcific shadow seen in right apex mean?
few clacific shadow seen in right apex sir i was infected in TB few years ago dr had been to take medicine for 9 months but i had taken only for one month and than left in current two months i have fever on and off mostly in evening so give me suggestion i am ver... | Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physcian i completely understand your health concerns. for how long u are suffering from it? any other associated problem? like diabetes or hypertension? any history of TB in past or exposure to TB? are u having fever? any other lymph node swelling in ur... | |
What causes painful knot below shoulder blades on right side of spine?
there is a knot right below my shoulderblades on the right side of my spine it feels like a hard ball a little smaller than a marble. I ve had back pain after i jarred my back about a year ago and its caused. pain near the said area. ever since. th... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical examination is advised.As you have pain under the shoulder blade, it looks more of a muscle spasm and posture correction.due to abnormal posture there will be a possibility of inter scapular muscle spasm leading to knots.Treatment:Physical therapy ... | |
Is lump in the leg due to an accident a scar tissue?
Back in 2009, I got into a roller blading accident and fell on the right side of my body. I scraped the upper side of my leg where it was bruised badly. There's been a lump there ever since, Is it scar tissue? And also is it normal to bruise very easily? | Hi,Yes, if the lump is still there at this stage after the accident, it is most likely to be scar tissue. If you are noticing that you bleed easily then you need to see your doctor for investigation. There are various blood conditions that can cause this and if you have one of these conditions, you need to be aware. If... | |
Suggest cure for dry skin
Sir, I am working in abudhabi as an IT Engineer. My problem is skin allergy. Itching and rashes coming my upper part of the body. Ears,neck ,back and near the waist. It happens 2 times in last month. my skin is dry skin. What may be the cause of allergy ? | Hello,Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.I can understand your concern for the dry skin and skin rashes. After reading your query it appears that you have contact allergic dermatitis due to various causes.The itching and skin rashes could be due to variety of factors including environmental factors ... | |
Suggest medication for cough & excess of mucus in it
I have been coughing day and night for months now. I stopped smoking 5 years ago. I m a female, 60 years old. I had antibiotics, I continued coughing and producing huge amounts of mucus. I had my lungs scanned : nothing there. I had a bronchoscopy : every thing fine... | Persistent excessive cough which is productive CausesA. Chronic bronchitisB. Obstructive airway disease- asthmaC.TuberculosisD.MalignancyE.atypical pneumonia And acid reflux is one of the causes for dry cough.Detailed clinical examination is required and appropriate necessary investigations have to be carried out to re... | |
Are increase in heartbeats after taking instaflex normal?
My mom has bee n taking instaflex for 2days. We noticed that every time after she took the medication , her heart beat increased to around 100 per minute Is this normal. It helps on her keen pain, but we worried it will overload her heart Is this normal? Would ... | Hi,Instaflex consumption is not associated with increased heartbeats. Instaflex is a dietary supplement consists of natural ingredients like hyaluronic acid, type-2 collagen, black pepper extract, boswellia serrate, and resveratrol. It is commonly used for the symptomatic relief of painful joint conditions.Its common s... | |
Why I always feel tired in spite of proper rest?
Dear doctor, sometime i have late sleep but the day after, i feel tired even i have 10 hours of sleep why. Example: today i sleep at 5am in the morning, wake up at 8am in the morning and go to work. after work sleep at 10pm in the night and more then 10 hours of sleep b... | hi, there are many other causes are there, tiredness is not only due to lac of sleep. you may have anemia or vitamin deficiency or hypoglycemia or may be some other health problem so that you feel that tiredness. consult your doctor and investigate for that. you should go for Hemoglobin, CBC, VIT B12, blood sugar.also ... | |
Is tenderness in the testicle along with retrograde ejaculation indications of infertility?
I pinched my testicle while squatting to retrieve something, since then I have noticed pressure on the side of the injury. I am and always have been tender to the touch of my testicles. But an additional symptom has been that w... | Hi, You can have retrograde ejaculation problem. For that I suggest you to investigate with urine routine microscopic examination. Urine has to be collected after masturbation. If urine contains sperm then it is the case of retrograde ejaculation. For pain in testes, I suggest you to investigate with ultrasonography to... | |
Family history of bowel cancer. Have removed polyp. Musky smelling stools. Pain in side
Hi I m 42 weigh about 9 stone . There is a history of bowel cancer in the family and I had a small polyp removed 5 yrs ago. I ve been noticing for ages now that my stools have a very distinct old musky smell and I m a bit concerned... | Hello! Thank you for the query. The symptoms you have mentioned does not sound like a cancer. Bad smelly stools can be caused by pancreas disease, IBS or diet. Right lower abdominal pain if is severe can be caused by ovarian cyst or urinary tract inflammation. I suggest you to have some tests: abdominal ultrasound, uri... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy while on birth control pill?
During the month of November I unknowingly missed a birth control pill & found it while cleaning but do not know when it was from. Roughly a week after finding it (November 28) a condom broke. I had taken 2 of my iron pills of my pack and started my period... | you should wait till DEc 26th , if no period come, get the pregnancy test done.Stress sometime can cause delayed period but still test should be done. | |
What causes a heart rate of 123 and oxygen level of 93%?
My brother has a resting heart rate of 123 and an oxygen level of 93%, is that cause for heading to the ER? He was in a terrible rollover in May and had severe brainn damage along with a number of other things and had a treach put in but came home 2 months ago o... | Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that his actual heart rate values are a little high, but not concerning. They could be related to anxiety or physical stress. Anyway, considering his past medical history and the fact that he has been sleeping a lot lately, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exa... | |
What is causing dry, itchy swollen skin in inner thighs?
Hi im experiencing dry itchy swollen skin in my inner thighs warm or hot water when bathing make it itch worse I do have a case of eczma does this sound the same I always us hydrocortizone cream but when I stop the use of it the redness itcy and swelling worse... | Hi,It seems that probably you suffer from fungal infection on upper inner thigh, called tinea cruris. It is caused by fungus called dermatophyte. It may be precipitated or exacerbated by certain factors like perspiration,excessive water contact,soap,DM,immune deficiencies,nutritional deficiencies..etc. never apply ster... | |
What causes pain below the armpit?
I have a localized pain on my upper left side, outside the ribs about 5 below my armpit. It has been there for 3-4 weeks, not lessening in pain. It does not seem to be muscle-related, nor does my side show a bruise; although it feels very bruised. Tight clothing and laying on my left... | Hi, It might be a pleural pain. A clinical examination would be required. Get done an X-ray chest PA view since it is for 3-4 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
How to treat circumcision ?
i recently had a circumcision at 43, i have had it done for certain partners are more agressive and grab foreskin so hard it tugs frenulum and a noticeable red vein appears which make eredtion painful and i have to abstain for several days until i heal then have to inform partner to touch m... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Don't worry few patients may suffer from tight ball syndrome. It may be recovered with gently pull your balls down and keep them pulled for 30 seconds, once a day for the first week, then increase the pulling gradually. I can... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Q. Will taking anabolic steroids affect 75 mg Clopidogrel?
Hello doctor, Will taking anabolic steroids affect 75 mg Clopidogrel? I have been prescribed 75 mg Clopidogrel for a stent I have recently had fitted in my heart. I am a bodybuilder and so I wanted to know if taking anabolic steroids, T3, Clenbuterol, and Accu... | Hello. Here the relationship of Clopidogrel is not straightforward. Firstly, I would like to tell, little data is available on this topic as such patients are very less, so definitive answers are available. Now, regarding anabolic steroids, there is no randomized control available to tell us the straight forward answer... | |
Suggest treatment for severe tooth pain
Hello. I am experiencing massive oral pain on the upper right side around my canine tooth. A little history: When a younger man in my teens (now 50yrs old), I a very bad head cold and sniffled very hard and heard a loud snap sound from my nose. Every since I have had constant si... | heloo pt-Treatment for Tooth PainThe treatments for toothpain vary greatly. They treat the actual cause of your tooth pain. For exampleIf you have tooth decay, you will have to undergo a filling procedure.If the tooth decay has reached your pulp, you would have to undergo a RCT procedure.If you have impacted Wisdom too... | |
Experiencing intense itching in eyes, redness and pain. Used allergic drops. What is wrong?
About a week ago, I was experiencing intense itching of my eyes. I used allergic drops. When I put in my soft lenses after a period of time, it felt as if the left lens was a piece of glass. I took out the lens as soon as I cam... | Hi Copilot 12, I have read your question, The eyes have been called the most sensitive organs in the human body. That is because they are with pain receptors—extremely sensitive, finely tuned nerve endings that help protect these vital organs. The Symptoms you said above do show the signs of sinusitis , glaucoma or nor... | |
What causes difficulty in getting pregnant?
Hi, I am 24yrs old married woman, my height is 5.1 ft and my weight is 53Kg . I got married on july 2009, still i din get pregnant . We never followed any contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy . Also i had my regular periods every month . Later my husband got onsite job i... | Hello,Welcome to Health Care Magic.Thanks for writing.I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.hypothyroidm can be a problem and may cause irregular periods so if that is treated then there is nothing wrong if you have normal peri... | |
Is it because of cancer or radiation that my father is having a painful lump on his inner leg ?
my dad is 66 yrs old and had radiation for prostate cancer , he has a painful lump on his inner leg just off to the left of his scrotum , is this related to his cancer (which his numbers have been great since the radiation)... | Hi, Thanks for query, The painful lump your father is due to enlargement of lymph nodes in the groin. These may be secondary metastasis spreading to lymph nodes. ok and bye. | |
Can duphaston help to get pregnant?
Hi Doctor..I am 29 yrs old..i have been prescribed Duphaston to stop my peroids for few days..Since, i am going to saudi to perform Umrah i cant manage to visit this place during periods. I have been asked to take this med fr 12 days as my date is 18th of this month..Is it safe to h... | Hi, it is totally safe to take this tablet. It will also increase chances of your pregnancy as it supports the implantation. So don't worry. You can use this medicine. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo | |
What causes painful ejaculations?
I have been experiencing painful ejaculations with a very small amount of ejaculate. It creates a uncomfortable pressjre in testicles and feels like something is obstructing the flow. I have had a vasectomy years ago and never had problem until recently. I take effexor xr daily. | Hello and .Your concern is understandable.At time of intercourse, sperms with some fluid, travel via tubes called vas, from both the testis to the penis, and out with ejaculation.In your case, both the vas have been divided and tied up years back.But, the kind of pain you're experiencing, is known in few cases.You sho... | |
What causes discomfort and soreness in testicle and groin area?
For the past week, I have been experience discomfort and soreness in my left testicle. I ve also been experiencing discomfort in the left side of my groin, and on the left side of my pubic mound. The discomfort is becoming progressively worse. What may be... | HelloThanks fr query,Discomfort in left testicle and groin is likely to be due to infection of the either Epididymis or Testicle .You need to consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination and Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum to confirm the diagnosis. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime ... | |
Will birth control pills help to overcome pcos symptoms?
iam 30 years of age height 5.4 weight 70kgs i have pcos i have a kid 5 years old doctor advised me go for a second child but iam not intersted in that i want t know wether birth control pills will help to regularise my periods and relieve me of pcos symtoms. | Hi,thanks for writing..Yes, OCP's helps to regularise periods and it also prevents pregnancy.. Diane 35 or Krimson 35 is preffered for patients with PCOS. But if you prefer to get p[regnant, this is the ideal time. Weidht reduction, diet and metformin also helps in PCOS.Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask... | |
How to treat allergy caused by cold?
I'm allergic to cold and slightest of cold wind gets me down with cough cold fever.This time it persisted for long and did not healed after 3-5 days medication.I then saw a specialist and after XRay of nasal passage and examination he diagnosed it a minor case of rhinosinusitis.He ... | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. As an Allergist-Immunologist, I would suggest you allergy testing for common air-borne allergens such as house dust mites, molds, pollens, insect proteins, animal dander, etc.This will help you identif... | |
What is the treatment for severe back pain?
I have been feeeling very rundown a few days a week, a couple of weeks ago it was so bad i thought i might pass out at work, we called ambulance as I couldn t drive home (45 min drive) I got IV fluids and EKG because my arm had been numb for a few hours. I have been having t... | DEAR FRIEND I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS, SEE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES may be there, as you mentioned only few laboratories finding so Wr cannot reach to one conclusion, see you may have infection to body so you may feel drowsy, may deficit of some nutrition and minerals like calcium, potassium, and sodium also. And back pa... | |
Q. Please look at the pictures and tell me why my face has these tiny pimples.
Hi doctor, My face has tiny pimples. I could not understand the reason. My skin is oily in nature but seems to be dry in winters sometimes. I can send pictures of my face. | Hello. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have Grade-1 acne. Acne is a disorder of pilosebaceous unit - pilo meaning hair, and sebaceous glands meaning oil producing glands. The oil produced from these sebaceous glands is expelled out from the duct out onto the skin. If th... | |
Pain in jaw, swollen gums, popping sensation, bleeding from gums. Treatment?
The other day I started to feel pain on the bottom right side of my jaw (like my wisdom tooth was coming in). Recently, it has been hurting, and the gum seemed swollen. I just assumed that was the tooth coming in. I was just chewing gum where... | hello your condition is called as pericoronitis. pericoronitis is a condition where there is inflammation of gums around unerupted or partially erupted tooth. it is most commonly seen in wisdom tooth (third molar ). this generally happens when there is no sufficient place for the tooth to erupt in the jaw. but the too... | |
Suffering with sinus and tonsils. Sporatic sensation on left side of the throat and inner ear. CBC normal. Is it a cancer of the throat?
I'm having an issue and hope you can help.For about two weeks I've been experiencing a sporatic sensation on the upper left side of my adams apple and inner left ear when I swallow.I... | Hi, GERD has got similar symptoms. Simply based on this symptom no definite diagnosis can be made. Earache can be explained as the nerve supply to the throat region and tongue are similar like that of inner ear and there are communication. Anyway an indirect laryngoscopy should be done by an experienced ENT specialist.... | |
Q. My son has an urge to smoke after his bipolar drugs are changed. What to do?
Hello doctor, My son is a bipolar patient, he is not taking drinks, and smoking mean while for the last four months. He is under treatment for bipolar disorder. Now, after four months of treatment, we put him to college after the gap of tw... | Hello. From your description, I understand that your son has developed bipolar disorder or psychosis in the background of substance misuse. He is on medications (Qutiapine and Oxetal), which are mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medicines, which will be helpful to treat your son's condition. Additionally, your son nee... | |
Suggest remedy for pain and twisted ankle
Hi. I was walking down the stairs and I slipped and my ankle twisted and I landed on it. It hurts badly to walk and twist it. I just had a platelet shot in it because my ligaments are messed up and I have arthritis and tendonitis. Please help. Should I see a doctor? | Hi there thanks for your question. If you have any pain when you stand or walk on your injured ankle, it suggests severity of injury and warrants further work up whcih wil include a X ray at the least. Ice and rest usually give relief in pain and swelling over the first two days. But you are not expected to have pain o... | |
Q. How to improve my daughter's immunity through diet?
Hello doctor,My daughter is 6 years old. She is often prone to cold and fever during rainy and winter seasons. Our doctor says to improve her immunity through proper diet. We are vegetarians, but I am planning to give her eggs. Lots of people are telling lots of i... | Hi. I suggest the following diet for your daughter. The alternative foods are also mentioned below. For further information consult a nutritionist online --> | |
Getting blister on gums and blister pops. Suggest
I had a crown put in back in january. ever since, I have been getting a blister on the outside of my gums just under the crowned tooth. they only last for a few days and pain comes in. The blister pops and the pain goes away until the blister comes back a week or two l... | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,According to your clinical history i suspect that there can be abscess formation due to food lodgement between the tooth and the crown.I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the checkup done take the x-ray done, go for symptomatic treatment of complete mouth scaling and polishin... | |
Can having sex followed by insertion of Clingen tabs for vaginosis stop pregnancy?
Hi I have been advised to use Clingen tabs for bacterial vaginosis. Can we have sex and then insert Clingen tablet into Vagina before retiring to bed? Does it kills sperm? We are planning for a baby or do we need stop having intercourse... | Hi, Actually clingen doesn't interfere with the pregnancy, but it is not advisable to have intercourse while using the drug because infection can persist. So the drug will not be effective fully. You can try after using drug.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushboo ... | |
Have nasopharyngeal carcinoma, have fever, not eating properly, breathing problems. Side effects of chemotherapy?
Hi, My mom is suffering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma from Aug 2011. When we diagnosed the disease the doctor informed that she is in Stage IV. After Chemotherapy and Radiotheraphy treatments, the doctor t... | Hi Suresh, Welcome to healthcare magic Physician's desk! The nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a difficult disease to treat and notorious for aggressive recurrence. Fever and shortness of breath is not a side effect of chemotherapy but it may be due to pneumonia which is a very common in this group of patient's and can be ve... | |
What causes red bumps on the back of the tongue?
As i was brushing my 2 year old daughters teeth this morning i noticed two very prominent red bumps on the back of her tongue, looking almost symmetrical from each other. It doesn't seem to be bothering her, she still eats and drinks normally. Just wondering what it cou... | 1. Prominent bumps at the back of tongue considering the age could be natural circumvallate papillae or lingual tonsils but for any pathology you must visit a child specialist to clear your doubts. | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the navel
I have the weirdest pain just to the top left of my navel. It feels like someone is poking me with a needle from the inside. I ve had the pain for about a week or so. Very tiny area, about 1/2 inch in diameter. If I touch it, it feels like there s a pine needle poking ... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,you seem to have paraumbilical hernia with entraped mesentric tissue,which gives pain for about a week from inside.You need to consult ER Surgeon and get the ... | |
What causes throbbing sharp pain in left wrist?
I have a throbbing, sharp pain in my left wrist. It seems to be in line with my pulse, thus making me think it s in a blood vessel. I already have carpal tunnel syndrome, so I know it isn t that. I also have lupus, and I know it s nothing like what I experience with a fl... | Hello Tenosynovitis can lead to pain in wrist.Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon .swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone.Local steroid injection can give good results added with physiotherapy protocolUse of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax... | |
Have ulcer in gums, numbness in face, head and shoulder. Is it Huntar Ramsey syndrome?
I have an ulcer in the left side of my gum but I also have numbness in my face, head and shoulder. Also I can't hear very well out of my left ear.I went to the dentist today and he sent me to the doctor because he thought it might H... | HiThanks for writing in.I would like to tell you that characteristic symptom of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a red painful rash associated with blisters in the ears or mouth and facial paralysis (for example, eyelid or mouth) on one side of the face.If your dentist has diagnosed it then go for Polymerase Chain Reaction Test... | |
Q. My gums are itchy after eating. Please help.
Hi doctor, My gums are itchy after eating. I used mouthwash. After using it, I usually rinse my mouth with water. I started to have a burning sensation in my gums after using mouthwash. But still, my gums are itchy. | Hi. You have gingivitis. You have itching sensation after having meals is because of the periodontal pocket presenting with a gap between the teeth and gums. Please mention about the mouthwash used whether it is Chlorhexidine or H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide). If you use H2O2, it should not be used more than 5 % concentratio... | |
What causes back bone pain and vomiting?
Hi i am 21 yrs old male.i am a vegetarian, i am working as teacher + studying still, i got a typhoid after consulted doctor with blood test. i am getting lot of tried, back bone pain, vomting, i can't eat food properly, head ache, eyes burning, loss of weight, treatment also st... | Thanks for your query and welcome to HCM.,since you have got typhoid the symptoms are quite obvious. You should avoid drinking water from outside. Carry water always from home. The water should be boiled and cooled before drinking. Avoid outside food and drinks in which water may be present without being heated. you c... | |
Suggest right time to take 'forecox' tablets for treatment of TB
My mother has TB in start stage. Doctor has prescribed Forecox tablets. She is taking two tablets at a time in morning. Is this right way to take tablets or should she take it one in morning and other in night. And also once she started taking the tablet... | Hello dear ,I read and understand your concern.I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern.Fore cox tablets comes in various strength of drugs like 75, 100, 150 mg etc. this drug is prescribed as per the weight of the patient. So, in my opinion doctor has set the dose as per the strength of ... |
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