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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... | |
Have pea sized lump on tongue side, grows with sinus infection. Had allergies during pregnancy
During pregnancy i hard bad allergies, i notice a little lump on the left side of my tongue its not painful dont even notice its there unless I look at it. But I notices every time my sinus get infected badly it grows a litt... | Hello and welcome to hcm, Gum infections are common during pregnancy. Such pregnancy gingivitis has to be treated by maintaining good oral hygiene. Get your teeth cleaned. Use chlorhexidine mouthrinse to gargle. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Get the pus within the lump drained thro- curettage. Please do visit you... | |
How to increase hemoglobin?
hellow dr....i am 19 yrs old and have a habbit of eating multani mitti every day. This habit is from 2-3 years. how to stop craving multani mitti. hemoglobin is also decreased. And also I tired very quickly...i cant understand what to do....plz help me doctor. | Hellowelcome to Healthcare Magicpica is a preventable disease so don't worry. It may be due to some nutritional deficiency in the body like zinc or iron etc. It causes anemia and anemia leads to pica. so it is some type of vicious cycle. It may be due to some mental problems personally or in family.If any complication ... | |
Can pregnancy happen while on birth control pills?
I am using the birth control yaz. This is my second month on it and the first month my period came when i was on my 3rd white pill and it ended up lasting a week. I had unprotected sex while i was on my last active pill and now i am getting ready to start my new pack ... | Hallow Dear,Birth control pills have almost 99% success rate in preventing the pregnancy. You had period while you were on the 3rd white pill. It is fine. You should get period in this month also. I do not feel there is any reason to worry about. Please do not wait for the period to appear; start your next pack on Sund... | |
What cause lump inside the tongue with sore throat?
One week ago i noticed a pea sized lump inside my tongue (no sores on top or bottom) about 1/2 inch from the tip and just off to the right side. I am a 30 year old nonsmoker, nondrinker in good health (except a minor cold 2 weeks ago). I do occasionally wake up with ... | Hi.The lump in throat and the tongue are not related to each other..The lump in the tongue can be a granuloma. This may get relieved with a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. If the problem is not relieved within 7 days, please consult an ENT Surgeon to see for a probable diagnosis and treatment.N... | |
Which specialist should I consult for pain in the legs and throat?
Saw a Dr because of fever of 101 fir 3 days severe aches and pains in legs and forearms making hand movements difficult-swollen glands and throat pain as well, rapid flu test and rapid step test were negative-- labs were taken fir rheumatoid profile, t... | Hello,You need to see for infectious disease. Need to rule out Lyme disease and parvovirus related to arthritis. Also, if infectious disease rules of infection then consult with a rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Priya Sadanandan | |
Can Elecare formula cause foul smelling stool and vomiting?
My 4 month old has been switched to Elecare formula. They detected trace amounts of blood in his stools inclusive of a higher white blood cell count. He has 2 watery foul smelling stools per day- they leak outside of his diaper. He appears more content on the... | Hi,Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.ELECARE is a nutritionally complete amino acid-based formula for infants who cannot tolerate intact or hydrolyzed protein. EleCare is indicated for the dietary management of protein maldigestion, malabsorption, severe food allergies, short-bowel syndrome, eosinophilic GI disord... | |
Is ingestion of double dosage of Glycomet fatal?
Hi I am taking glicomet gp1 twice a day .once in morning after food and once in the evening after food . Today I took one pill after dinner and onece more by mistake after 3 hours later mistaking it for a digestive pill I take before bed . Is it fatal ? Can I pass out i... | HelloI have gone through your question and understood your concern.Glycomet GP1 is an antidiabetic agent that contains metformin hydrochloride 500 mg and glimepiride 1 mg. These tablets works by increasing the amount of insulin released by your pancreas and decreasing the amount of glucose in the blood;Glycomet GP1 ... | |
What causes severe abdominal pain with history of low grade cervical cancer?
Hi, I am a 51 yr old female, my history: hysterectomy 26 years ago for low grade cervical cancer, diverticular disease, 3x cardiac stents, angina, cv disease. I often experience severe lower abdo pain especially after standing for anything m... | Hi welcome to hcmThe cause of your pain could be related to bladder or urethral injury due to co existent stone.so get CECT Abdomen or Intavenous pyelography to know the site and size of your stones and get them removed through surgical methods like URSL/PCNL.Meanwhile analgesics like tab.voveron will be helpful.consul... | |
Suggest treatment for abnormal behavior in a child
my son just had the same episode for the second time in less then a month...he wakes up and he will be playing and just starts freaking out crying for no reason while this is happening his body go limp he cant stand sit up are anything...his lips and face proceed to g... | Hi....by what you quote I feel that your kid might be having a night terror or nightmares. It would have been great if his age has been mentioned. It could even be a post traumatic stress disorder. This is what I feel he could be experiencing. I suggest you see clinical pediatric psychologist or pediatrician for this.R... | |
unprotected sex, chances for pregnancy
me and my partner had unprotected sex on the a couple of hours after my period had finished what are the chance of me becoming pregnant? I have just recently came off norethisterone and my period was extremely light and and only lasted 3 days and i normally have a 7 day heavy cyc... | hello,Unprotected sex just after period over is quite safe and here chance of being pregnant is almost nil literally.Taking norethisterone tab may cause hormonal imbalance and leads to light period. You have nothing to worry.Take healthy diet with iron supplement, drink more fluid, maintain genital hygiene, avoid menta... | |
What is the treatment for labial frenulum tear?
my baby hit his gums and started bleeding,I just put ice bag and the bleeding stops after some time,when he fall asleep,I checked his gums and found out that the middle part under the upper lip(labial frenulum)was cut opened was ,will this be a concern or it will heal on... | Hello there,Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take your child immediately to a Dentist pack could be applied, if necessary suture can be placed.Give your child a course of antibiotics and analgesics.At home give him lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take care! | |
What is the treatment for premature ventricular contraction?
i have extrasytoles . am 26 year old and i have extrasystole from 2002 (9 years ) , i don;t have any hearth desase problem or any thing , all is ok , with my heart , only problem is when i am nerovus or in stress or think negative i feel extraystole thei c... | Hi There I have read the medical details provided by you and I would like to tell you that stress and anxiety is one of the important cause of premature beats and If they happen occasionally then nothing needs to be done you just have to stop thinking and stop looking for them. But if they are frequent and become bothe... | |
Suggest medication for nausea due to high BP
Woke up today feeling nausea and checkED Blood Pressure(as of March diagnosewith HBP) It was 125/70 but still felt sick no vomitting.As the day progressed a felt a little weak but still nausea,I checked my Blood Pressure and it was179/106,160/100,170/101,178/102 I then was ... | Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.HBP is major risk factor major disease like IHD,Stroke etc.. HBP can be many reasons but mostly it is due to unknown reason ca... | |
Pain in lower back, legs, no feeling in feet, unstable. Diagnosed neuropathy. History of having multiple back operations. Treatment?
just what is neuropathy. what is treatment. my husband has so many back operations, now his neurosurgeon states that he has neuropathy. symptoms pain in lower back and down legs .his fee... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Neuropathy refers to a disease of peripheral nerves (nerves of hands and feet). This is most commonly caused by diabetes, but can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid disorders. The severity of neuropathy can be confirmed by clinical examination and nerve conduction st... | |
What causes abdominal bloating and pressure after masturbation?
44 male and for several months now, I have observed abdominal bloating after masturbation along with an uncomfortable pressure on my right side. Additionally, my penis is often retracted (for last several months) and sometimes the glans is purple around ... | Hello, Masturbation may not be the cause of your bloating or pressure. Still, you should talk to a physician for physical investigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
How to get rid of soreness on tongue and my mouth?
Hello, doctor! how are you doing?My problem is i used to have canker sore on tongue & my mouth so often, and every time i go to pharmacy or a doctor they usually give pills and just tell me don't worry about it. I know it will be fine if i take time for it, but my mou... | Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query soreness on tongue and my mouth could be due to either viral infection known as Cold Sores caused by herpes simplex virus or it can be due to Canker sores/Apthous ulcers. Apthous ulcers however can have multiple causes to appear and at times there a... | |
How can severe pain in the legs be treated?
My legs hurt. Standing is excruciatingly painful. I have a history of DVT in my left leg about 7 years ago. I was on blood thinners for 2 years. I was checked for pulmonary embolism and DVD 2 months ago. All clear. My left leg is noticeably larger than my right. About year a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After one episode for deep venous thrombosis there is lifetime increased risk for On other episode. Persistent swelling for years in the involved limb is also common. Since you were checked for DVT before 2 months and it was ... | |
What causes a protruding bone on right upper wrist area?
I have what appears to be a part of a bone protruding on my right upper wrist area. (perhaps the the trapezium bone???) It is not painful unless I bend my wrist, especially back as when I push off a surface to rise from a sitting position. I dug holes with a bul... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with x-ray of both hands with wrists.As the occupation you are doing may lead to repetitive strain and stress of the wrist joint movements. This kind of shifting of the carpal bones is called the movemental change... | |
What is the treatment for acute myeloid leukemia?
My father passed away from AML (Acute Melogenist Leukemia) at 63 years. My friend growing up, age 42, was today diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and started chemotherapy tomorrow. Can you please explain the difference? Both involve blood and bone marrow as far as ... | Dear friend, I am terribly sorry to hear about your father and friend. AML is a highly malignant disease with poor survival. but there are different types of AML. I guess the most important step for you to know is, whether it is Type 3 or not( ACute promyelocytic leukemia). This disease has a specific treatment in form... | |
Are there any side effects of taking Clindamycin?
A dentist has me taking clindamycin for an infection. I am allergic to Aspirin and Penicillin. The clindamycin makes me fell like I do when I am allergic to Aspirin. My wife made me take my blood pressure and it is reading a little high at 139/99 but it was normal yest... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, There are no such dangerous side effects with the drug, could cause mild diarrhae.If you are getting the same effects with the drug i would suggest you to discontinue the use, instead try with almox 500mg BD.Take care! | |
What causes prediabetes?
I have a 17 year old that went in for a physical at pediatricians they took a non fasting blood test and registered 128.7 , Dr dx prediabetic and has asked for a sugar blood fasting test , scheduled next week. How concerned should I be as a parent and what could cause this. He is 6 1 and 301 l... | Hello,Prediabetes can be treated with lifestyle modification such as:1. Maintain a healthy weight with BMI 20 to 22.2. Do regular physical activity.3. Proper sleep of 6 to 7 hours per day.4. Stress Management prefer meditation.5. Take a low-calorie, fiber, and protein-rich diet.6. Have small frequent meal.7. Cut down o... | |
Suggest remedy for ankle pain
A tennis player presents to her doctor having rolled her ankle (severely) two days previously. The woman is in considerable pain with swelling to the outside of her right ankle. She also complains of parathesia to the outside of her foot. Firstly, describe the name for peripheral receptor... | There are pain receptors like mesiner's and Merkel's receptors which are mainly responsible for pain sensation. I'm expecting it to be a ligament tear (deltoid ligament ) which causes the symptoms. It would require bed rest and immobilization of the leg for quicker recovery and also you can have pain killers to get rel... | |
Have symptoms similar to SLE, ANA weakly positive. Symptoms persist, with new ones
I have been having many symptoms that are similar, if not dead on to those of SLE. I had a positive ANA but when they did more blood work they said it was a weak postive and that was it. No more tests nothing, but still the same sympt... | you probably need a repeat ANA by immunofluorescence . that will give us a definite answer about your SLE. ANA weakly positive means that it has been done by elisa which is not the recommended method to do the test. what other symptoms do you have. do you have photosensitivity,skin rash, oral ulcers, ever had pleural e... | |
How can gonorrhoea and upper respiratory tract infection be treated?
I unfortunately recently got gonorrhea- I know that on July 30th almost within a few hours of having sex--I became sick with a horrible upper respitory infection that came with a terrible cough. A week later I finally began to feel better. But then a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consume plenty of liquids to maintain hydration. Balanced nutritious diet with avoidance of excess sugar , oily , non veg , spicy , dairy fat , junk foods , artificial sweeteners. Gargles with salted lukewarm water added pepp... | |
Suggest treatment for pain on side of chest
Hi I am Santosh, I am experiencing slight heart pain in lower part of left chest and on the left side of the chest. I have undergone stress test and 3 ECG in last 4-5 months and all yielded negative results. The pain in the chest is still on and i m worried about the same. | Hello Santosh,your chest pain is definitely non cardiac in origin as your 3 ECGs and stress test were normal.It is likely that you may have muscular pain or dyspepsia.i suggest you to get Xray chest PA view and ultrasound of upper abdomen done, to rule out any pathology in lungs,ribs and sone upper abdominal pathology.... | |
What causes painful lumps on the legs and arms in an elderly person?
I am a 76 year old woman who began to lose weight for no reason . I lost my appetite but have gotten it back now to some degree but not my weight.I have a lot of test and they only showed that I was lacking in magnesium so I am taking this now , so f... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Noted the history and understood your concerns.Loosing weight for no obvious reason that the low magnesium but with history of cancer that got treated by Radiotherapy although you have not mentioned the details of it can be due to recurrence of cancer.But there is no cancer that can have so man... | |
Q. I was diagnosed with sinus arrhythmia. Should I be worried?
Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and never had any issues of bad health. I recently woke up a few days ago with an irregular heartbeat, and it felt weird. Like 1-2-1-2-123-1-2 so on. So I went to the doctor. I had an ECG done, and the doctor told me it was ... | Hello. An irregular heartbeat can be very much normal in healthy people and also sometimes abnormal. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are normal sometimes. On the other hand, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is abnormal rhythm, that has long term complications. These are the two most common reasons for an irregu... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Suggest treatment for small red spots on the penis
Hello Ive had this rash in my torso that dont go away but it started with a couple of red spots in the tip of my penis it apeared 2 months after high risk sex. The thing they turned purple ...and in my torso they pretty much remaun the same. There is a round red scaly... | HelloThanks for query.You have developed red spots after unprotected sex .These are mostly due to infection of the glans Penis (Ballanitis).However you need to get basic screening tests for STD and HIV done. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twic... | |
Cannot move mouth or body, hand becomes claw-shaped after drinking alcohol. Worried
My mum for a while now for some reason every time she drinks a lot of alcahol has a funny few minutes where she looks like she,s had a stroke ,her mouth won t move n her body can t much,and her hand goes into aclaw shape but then after... | Hello, It is not at all normal to have such episodes of posturing of hand, motionlessness. It probably is a seizure. Heavy alcohol binge is very well known to precipitate seizures. She needs to be evalauted for the same. At the very least she should avoid this habit of heavy alcohol intake. Sometimes a small seizure ma... | |
Will she get pregnant?
Hello its since 11 days that we had unprotected sex on 7 may though I ejaculated outside bt m feeling tensed about this. Her last period was on 22nd April. She had vomited in these days though it had stopped now. Am very tensed and she's also. What should we do.? Can we avail pregnancy urine tes... | Hello, thanks for writing in.I understand your anxiety. The pull-out method is not 100% foolproof.If your partner has a 26 day cycle, it means she would be due around the 18th. A delay does not always mean a pregnancy, it can also be due to the mental anxiety, illness etc.She can test for a pregnancy using a home pregn... | |
What causes my skipped heart beats?
my heart skips beats and it feels like i have something im my throat when it does that its really scares me, i have been w\earing a heart event monitor and now im done with it but i feel them alot im so scared that it is going oto completly quit beating | Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry about this.I will try to explain you and give my opinion. You should know that this skipping beats have to do with a rhythm issue. There are some electrical impulses that generates in parts of the heart ... | |
Q. Swaddle got undone and covered baby's face. Will this cause any brain damage?
Hello doctor,When my son was about three weeks old, I woke up to see that his swaddle had come undone and was resting over his face. When I picked him up he was beat red in the face and sleeping. It took him a little to wake up but was fi... | Hi. If the child has reduced oxygen supply due to such an incident, it may lead to brain damage which will be manifested in a day or two post this incident as a convulsion. That is how you will come to know that this kind of event has taken place. When a baby rests over his face, the nose and mouth may become blocked w... | |
What could be wrong if having heaviness in head to the neck, blurry vision and dizziness?
I ve been having a heavy feeling from my neck to the top of my head and vision is sometimes a bit blurry. I have developed slight head tremors of late and feel dizzy a good part of the day. At night, the heaviness is still there.... | Hello, First of all, you should do some investigations such as: measuring blood pressure, an ECHO on your heart. If the result were positive, you should change your lifestyle, for example, you should decrease the salt intake,fat-rich diet.moreover, you should stop smoking and drinking. If you are a woman and you take o... | |
MY 12 YEAR OLD BOY HAVING WHEEZING WHENEVER HE GETS COLD AND COUGH ITS STARTING FROM THE SNEEZING. HE NEED A PERMANENT CURE FROM THE WHEEZING. PLEASE HELP ME. | Try magnesium rich foods like peanut / peanut butter etc. | |
Can numbness in knee after an injury be considered normal?
fell hard on my knees 3 days back. it was very painful and felt warmness on my inner thigh. after i brushed it off aside and continue walking. iced it after that. now there s a spot of numbness below the knee and the point of impact still hurts if i tried to k... | Hello, It is common to feel warmth post knee Injury. This may be a ligament sprain. Use hot water fermentation, knee brace, do static Quadriceps and static hamstring exercises along with ankle toe movements. Post 4 weeks of time balance board training will be good to correct the muscle imbalances and improve the streng... | |
Suffering from cold, cough, diagnosed as pollen allergy. Using levofin, vicks. Permanent cure for allergy?
my son is 19 years old he got cold and cough , cough gets worse at night he cant sleep took him to the doctor twice first doctor said it is pollen allergy and mild throat infection only prescribed muconyl and bro... | hi, your son has acute infection which has increased his symptoms looking at his coughing i would say there are chances that he has broncho constriction which is causing breathing problem and excessive coughing. for his infection let him take antibiotics but for his cough your doctor may have to start him with a bronch... | |
Q. My aunt has painful, bluish black nerves on her legs. Please help her.
Hi doctor, My aunt is 50 years old. She has a condition of bluish black nerves on the back of her legs under the knees. I have attached the photo of her legs. This issue started a while back, and it has got worse now. She cannot stand for long e... | Hi. Please get the following tests done. 1. Ultrasonography abdomen. 2. Doppler study of lower limb vessels. Varicose veins. Surgery or stripping. For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.---> | |
What is the treatment for IgA nephropathy while suffering from bronchitis?
Hi, I am 31 year old female diagnosed with IgA nephropathy 4 years ago. No major symptoms other than microhematuria & mild proteinuria, normal kidney function. My office offers Flu Vaccination this monthReason I m keen to take vaccine as I suff... | Hello, As per literature there is no increase of antibodies after taking parenteral flu vaccine. Flu vaccine doesn't cause further damage to kidneys. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Krishnakanth k. | |
What causes increased sgot level with uti?
Hi my name is Cel, my mother has a UTI...bacteria still thrives even after series of antibiotics were taken for 2 weeks already...her rbc is lowered as well as hmogobin...also her sgot is 42.6 u/l .why does her sgot levels increased?is it alarming?she has taken Inoflox then ... | Hi welcome to health care magic.... Normal level for SGOT is up to 45 unit per ml.... It is not at all alarming and you don't have to worry for that..... Here for your UTI if you are not improving than urine culture can be done to choose suitable antibiotic.... According to culture sensitivity further specific medicati... | |
What causes burning, itching and red dots on the penis?
Hi I am jagseer singh from india. I am not smoking,drinking, not take tea. I have decease gentle hepes. I takes majun ushba (blood purify medicine from hamdard) about 6 months. penis's red dots , burn, itch clear but redness not completely clear. some time show t... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. If herpes is proven then next step is treatm... | |
What causes red part in eye of baby?
My baby is 20 days old now. She is a premature baby, born 40 days earlier than normal. Now she is healthy at home and getting milk from her mother. She is weighing around 2200. She has a red part on the upper cover of her eye ? I wanted to know if this is normal. | Hello, This could a subconjunctival hemorrhage or a simple viral conjunctivitis.I suggest you upload an image here so that we can guide you better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
Any suggestion for psa reading of 0.02 with prostate cancer history?
Hello Doctor,My dad was operated for prostate cancer two years ago and the recent psa reading is 0.02 (previous readings were 0.01). Is the higher psa this time a cause of concern.?Also, recently, he has been facing burning sensation and difficulty i... | hi, in my opinion the new PSA is within normal limit. a minute change in it is not a matter of concern. the recent symptoms may be due to the ureteric stricture, the most probable cause. meet ur urologist he will do a retrograde cystourethrogram or a cystoscopy to find out the cause of obstruction. | |
Should I get root canal treatment re-done?
Hi, I had Root Canal Treatment done a year ago. Did not have the last step done of capping the tooth , due to which the temporary filling from my tooth has come out. And now anything which i eat gets inside the cavity of the RCT tooth.. Do I have to get an RCT done again, or ... | Hello Arzoo, Well it depends on how many days previously your filling has come out.. If its recent then may be you can go for a new filling and a Cap over that tooth.. If there hasnt been any discomfort on the tooth, a Xray can be taken and it can be decided if any infection is there or not. If not just go for a perman... | |
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... | |
Q. My pulse rate is 50 to 58 at rest. Should I be worried?
Hello doctor, I have been having consistently a very low resting pulse, between 50 and 58 and I do not know if this is a sign of a problem. I do not have any other issues besides nausea sometimes. I am 39 years old and overweight (BMI 32.9). Should I be worrie... | Hello. This resting pulse is perfectly normal in healthy peoples. This pulse will rise once you exert. Rise in heart rate with exercise and fall during rest is a normal phenomenon that is controlled by our autonomic nervous system. In healthy persons, it even falls in 40s during sleep. So, nothing to worry. The only th... | |
Could the large breast lump be cancer?
I have a large lump behind my nipple on my left breast. It moves around and is about the size of a gumball. Sometimes my ribs right under that breast hurt. I am having the lump removed in a week, but am worried about cancer. It runs in my family. What do you think? | welcome to Health care magic.1.Dont worry its not always lump in the breast is cancer. there are many benign lumps and dilated ducts.2.To evaluate you need to have an ultrasound breast done which is good tool to evaluate exact content ( mass, cystic, ductal dilatation).3.Hope you had all these done including FNAC/BIOPS... | |
Suggest treatment for severe lung infection and shortness of breath
Hello Sir, Few months back, I started coughing, I went to the doctor, he suggested chest X-Ray and in that it was diagnosed both hila prominent. The doctor told I have lung infection. He also went for T.B test, but it resulted negative. He gave some m... | Hi. I can understand your concern. You will need a detailed evaluation as your symptoms can be due to connective tissue disorder consult a allergist / pulmonologist for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Suffering from esophageal cancer, no treatment possible due to financial constraints. Prognosis?
Respected sir, My mother suffering from cancer in food pipe (Oesophageal). Sir I am very poor man and treatment is not possible for me in private hospitals . I approach in AIIMS Delhi last week but there is no positive res... | hi..thanks for writing in.reports are not displayed here so exact comment is not possible.oesophageal cancer is bad prognostic if advances 1st stage.you should consult oncologist in govt hospital for better understanding.palliative treatment are available if it goes beyond stage of resection.hope for the best.good luck... | |
Q. Why do I keep talking to people in my mind?
Hello doctor, I am taking 3 mg Risperdal for two years and 40 mg Fluoxetine from the last two weeks. Sometimes when I speak, I say one thing and mean something else. The sentence which I say is good, but I mean something lustful or violent inside. When people speak to me,... | Hi. I read your query and understand your concerns. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards. For more information consult an andrologist online --> | |
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... | |
PTSD, suicidal, hallucination. Tried buspar and seroquel. Should I try mood stabilizers?
Hi my name is Brianna, I m 20 years old and have a one year old daughter. I m married but my husband is in the military so its impossible for him to ever be home. I have a few issues mentally and I m terrified it s going to get ou... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your problem. I suggest you not to worry too much. You are sure that you have PTSD but you don't know how to come out of it. Then I confirm that you do not know what is PTSD. I am sorry to say this. You should have given here what is traumatic experience you underwent.Secon... | |
What causes upper calyceal dilation of the left kidney?
hello doctor,i am a 37y.o male and a seaman,i just had an UTZ of the kidney and the result states that i had an upper calyceal dilatation of the left kidney,i know nothing about this could you help me clarify this because im scheduled to join a vessel soon.Thank ... | HelloThanks for query .You have been detected to have Upper Clyceal Dilatation on Left side .The Calyceal dilatation could be due to one of the following reasons .1) Congenital 2) Focal infection of upper calyx.3) Stricture (Narrowing of neck of calyx)4) Stone impacted at the neck of calyx causing obstruction to drain... | |
Q. Why is there roughness in the back of my tooth?
Hello doctor, About three weeks ago I noticed the backs of only one of my teeth was rough. It has not gotten worse but it has not gotten any less rough after I brush it. On my third tooth forward from my 13 years old molars. | Hi. The roughness of back teeth should not be a problem. It could be a reason of aggressive tooth brushing or using any aggressive toothpaste or any trauma. If the same tooth becomes sensitive to cold or hot or sweet food then it should be concerned. If you quickly rub through your tongue and the tooth feels rough, it ... | |
How to get rid of lump on my groin?
I'm a 15 year old male. With a lump on my groin. About an inch away from my penis and the lump is about 1/2 inch big. It only hurts when I poke it and it doesn't move when I poke it. Please help! I'm really scared it might be cancer or something like that. | Hi.Do not be scared. Your age is not the age for cancers. This is just a lymph node. Get this confirmed by a clinical examination by a Doctor , go for FNAC to confirm that this is serious or not. This is the proper way.A course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines may cure this out. | |
How to get pregnant when suffering from ovarian cyst?
I have a syst in my right overy ,I have been treated for three months but its stil exist now I m given progyluton as I have blood leakag three days before periods and lots of pain during period. I got marrid eights months ago I want to concieve also. I also have st... | HiGREETINGS The details of ovarian cyst is not known.There are different types of cysts.There must be hormonal issues causing this bleeding before periods. I suggest you to consult an infertility specialist and get it evaluated.Also get your husbands semen analysis. Hope my answer helps you. Regards | |
What could cause leg bruising?
I keep getting bruises on the back of my leg. I ve had one bruise for over a year and in September I broke the outside bone in my left foot and now I m seeing bruises pop up on the back of my lef every month. Why am i getting bruises on the back of my leg? | Hi, It sounds like very serious condition and further tests are required. First,you need to rule out blood flow disorder,which can be venous or arterial so you need to do a Doppler ultrasound. Also this can be sign of hematologic clotting disorders too while other causes include infectious diseases. You need treatment ... | |
Q. I have stomach pain and sweating in the head after gay encounter. Am I at the risk of HIV?
Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I had a gay encounter with four men in a massage parlor in three different days. In all the four cases we have used condoms but once the condom slipped. In my second and third encounter,... | Hello. HIV infection has a window period of one to three months during which the test results can be a false negative. Homosexual exposures have a higher risk of HIV transmission than other modes. According to WHO (world health organization), all test results of HIV are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last ... | |
Does osteogenesis imperfecta cause breathlessness?
My daughter is 8 and has osteogenesis imperfecta. She was coming down the stairs and slipped and hit her spine really good 3 times. She s lying flat on the couch and says she had a headache, it hurts to breathe, and that her back is hurting. Should I call an ambulance... | Hello, If she is having breathlessness then I will advise you to not waste time and call ambulance. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Is white lines of pus on tonsils after being treated for strep normal?
May 7 yr. Daughter has had strep 2x in a matter of weeks. S.he is now on her 2nd round of meds. She feels great, no fever, no more sore throat and is running around playing...but the white lines of pus are still on her tonsils and do not seems to... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that her infection has improved to the level that there is no more symptoms but seems like the infection is still lingering..Or the white spots seems to be due to tonsil stones or tonsillolith... | |
What causes bulging and swelling of veins,feet and toes usually in the evenings?
Hi. In the morning, I rarely have an issue, but in the evening (by 3-5pm and after) all of my arm and leg veins are bulging. There is also change in color from pink to red and swollen feet/toes. I wake up with numb limbs throughout the ni... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you have bulging of veins and also numbness of limbs a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Post which we need to understand the blood sugar levels and also the venous insufficiency.You may be advised later to... | |
What causes bubbling sensation on left side of heart?
Hi, im a 23 year old 6"3 male who weighs 193 pounds. Within the last couple of weeks I have been having this weird bubbling sensation in the left side of my chest, there is no pain with it and sometimes it can last for a split second or maybe 5. I do suffer from he... | Hi,This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Pain in chest due to heart disease is very rare at your age. Chest pain due to heart disease is non localized, squeezing type & increase on exertion. Still you need to do a ECG & 2D Echo for cardiac evaluation.Chest pain at your age can be simple muscle pain or costochondritis(inflamm... | |
What is the meaning of sgpt and what food should be taken by a malaria patient?
for liver and about sgpthi my friend is suffered rom malaria and he takes high dose of medicine so that it effect on his liver and the level of sgpt is became low. please suggest me that what is the meaning of sgpt and what type of... | Hi thanks for your concern.I appreciate your concern that you are showing interest in knowing sgpt.K.SGPT is a enzyme that is present in high amount in hepatocytes of liver.Small amount present in heart and muscle.So whenever injury to this organs esp.liver this enzymes get liberated in blood.so in hepatitis and some t... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
What medication is suggested broken ribs and kidney damage due to an accident?
hello sir my name is utsav singhal i live in india at uttrakhand my father was met with an accident and his 2 ribs has been broken ,liver has been damage and also the kidney so the doctor has remove the right kidney and repair the liver he... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your father is having blunt chest and abdominal trauma. Traumatic kidney injury needs nephrectomy (removal of kidney) and liver injury needs surgical repair. So doctor has done appropriate treatment. Rib fracture don't require surgical fixati... | |
Q. I feel emotionally unavailable and have fear. Please help.
Hello doctor, I feel emotionless. I am having a baby but not at all excited. The only thing I feel is fear. I feel I am emotionally unavailable. I also do not have thought process of my own and usually have to consult at least one person before taking life ... | Hi. You are having a dependent personality. Parenthood is full of emotions. Sometimes, we feel emotionally deprived and helpless and it is normal. Slowly you will regain your confidence and will be able to handle everything very maturely. Just keep patience and confidence in your capabilities. Everything will be fine i... | |
Suggest remedy for allergy in area around neck
hello,sir my father is suffering from alergie at neck due to may be hair colour 'garnier/color soft.he is using hair colour from more than 6years.it start one and half month ago ,neck satrts getting black with a bit irritation ad now its spreading on face .plz help me ou... | As you have mentioned in your narrative it is clear your father has allergy of hair colour particularly garnier. For this what he has to do is hair colour as much as he can or use some other brand in spite of garnier. Apart from this he has to take cap doxycycline twice daily after meals with tab levocet or tab deslor ... | |
Suggest a remedy for sensitive teeth
i got my teeth cleaned about three months ago. When i grit them a little , it feels like i am biting against chalk. i am using soft toothbrush and desensitising toothpaste. They are still sensitive since being cleaned. before then, i did not have these issues | hello thanks for the queiry,,what you feel biting on the chalk could be calculus/tartar,, also may be you are having sensitivity of teeth also,,continue using desensitizing tooth paste,, also plz do massage with the pulp of your finger twice daily,,also use mouth washes,,if problem continues kindly consult a oral physi... | |
Would you suggest a surgery for a swelling in the armpit?
hi..doctor I have a problem swelling under the armpit for a year .. he is in pain when tekan.doktor say it's not a big problem after check .. now he told me to scan down through the ultra sound swelling to want to know it is large, which can then only Operate .... | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.The swelling which you are having under the arm pit needs to be investigated. Hence your doctor has advised you a USG scan to know if it is a cyst or any other benign condition (as it is painful). Hence this scan is important to know the content of the sweling. Based on the report your doct... | |
How to diagnose reason of fluttering in heart?
Can you tell me about a procedure where cells are identified in the heart that are erratically triggering signals that result in afibrillation and another condition described as fluttering ? The procedure I think it s called oblation (sp?) is done by inserting an instrume... | Hello and thanks for writing.I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. The procedure is called Radio Frequency Ablation(RFA). It is done by getting an intravascular access just like an angiography. But instead of injecting a dye, a transducer is inserted and various areas of the ... | |
What causes bloody urination while suffering from kidney stones?
yes my husband recently had kidney stones and was in the hospital so they can break them down so he can pass them. its been several weeks now and he is still urinating blood and he claims now it is coming out in clumps. is this something we need to some ... | Hi, This can be due to various factors in your case. Stones cause bleeding when these are large. As you are diabetic so you have have nephropathy which can also cause it. Lesions within kidneys can also cause it. As your husband had stones so it appears these are large and large stones cause definitely hematuria. So t... | |
How to treat a lump at the back of the head ?
a few weeks ago inoticed a strange lumpon the back of my head at the bottom,it is very hard.Ihave also been getting problems with my ears ringing in them.I do have medicaly controled epilepsy,last night and today ihave had several funny turns andhave been sleeping alot as ... | HI,Dear,Welcome with your query to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You need to confirm by physical examination from Surgeon.In my opinion you seem to have Normal-Bony -Occipital Tuberosity.X-ray and if need be USG would fix the diagnosis. There seems to be no correlation with any other complaint you have with epi... | |
What causes sudden nasal bleeding and drooling while having hypertension?
my husband drove a big truck. He was found unresponsive with a nose bleed and drooling still in his truck and he died.. I was told my EMS that he was gone by the time they got there. They resusitated CPR, shocks, fluids, but they couldn t get hi... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I am sorry about your husband. He seems to have suffered a sudden heart attack. The nose bleeding could be indicative of uncontrolled high blood pressure, probably related to the chest pain. Drooling is a normal reaction to the pain and does not indicate any specific medica... | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
Hello Doctor, my age is 31 yrs, iwill be 32 by november 2011, my husband is 39 yrs, my weight is 75, my height around 165 cm. am married for 5.5 years without a child , my husband has low sperm count, i have PCOS and fibroid of 4 cm outside uterus, we did ICSI but i did not work. am ... | Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.I have gone through your question.Both low sperm count and Pcod polycystic ovarian disease should be investigated and treated properly.Low sperm count should be investigated with ultrasound color doppler to rule out varicocele.For pcod consult a gynecologist he/she will advise further.You ... | |
What causes sores in the mouth and swollen lips?
hello, I have an 18 year old son who has ongoing issues with mouth sores. He began at around age 11 when he woke with swollen lips, it looked as if he had a beak. He was dizzy, hot and just not feeling well. The Dentist prescribed a mouth rinse and to avoid acidic f... | Hello, Read your query, as your son has mouth sores frequently dont worry this can be due to vitamin B , C deficiency , not having proper oral hygiene, stress related , hormonal influences, due to not having proper sleep , lack of nutritious healthy diet. For this you should consult dentist and go for proper oral exa... | |
What causes warm sensation in the arm when suffering from Multiple Sclerosis?
I have Multiple Sclerosis, am 44. I have been experiencing a warm to the touch sensation in my right arm from my arm pit to lower fore arm. its more of an annoyance then pain. There is no lumps in my underarm, and just had an gyo exam, and ... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern but this is nothing to worry about this, if you have Multiple sclerosis then this type of symptoms are very common, and this will go away soon you have to keep your moral values high, there are so many factors that could aggravate such symptoms in MS so it would... | |
What causes skipped heartbeat in a healthy 28-year-old?
i ve been having what seem like skipped heart beats... They happen as much as 3 or 4 times a day sometimes. i m only 28, but i haven t always been the healthiest... I m not over weight but i did drink alot in the past. Could I have damaged my heart? | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests (a resting ECG, a complete blood count for anemia, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction and blood electrolytes for possible imbalance). An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring would help examine your heart... | |
Are there any options other than spinal surgery for stenosis in spine?
Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with stenosis/myelomalacia in the cervical spine between C3 to C6. The surgeon has recommended urgent spinal fusion using a cage and hardware.My question is, is this as serious as it sounds and is there any alternat... | my dear friend, there are too many restrictions in your queryI have no idea what your symptoms are (your investigational reports need to be correlated with your symptoms)I cannot see the film of radioimaging (the extent of damage can be made out by seeing the films only)Still, I think you should go with the doctors adv... | |
Am I suffering from fecal impaction ?
Hi, I am 21 yrs old and I am very active drink plenty of water and I am a firefighter. I recently found myself having issues using the bathroom. I am not really constipated however i dont have much of an urge to use the bathroom. And when i do got its runny and thin....and not ver... | Get a checkup done by a gastroenterologist, instead of experimenting with all teh medications. You are not a guinea pig. Get proper investigatins to find teh problem and get treatment done. | |
What causes flatulence or fecal incontinence while coughing?
Hi my family is visiting Nigeria with my 3 month old daughter and she has developed a severe dry cough and a fever which has lasted for 4 out of the 10 days we ve been here. What worries me the most is that she farts/poops each time she coughs probably becau... | Hi.... your baby is having only a simple viral upper respiratory infection. It is very common for babies in this age group to pass motion like this when they cough or sneeze due to lax anal sphincter. Nothing to worry about it...it will settle spontaneously.Regarding usage of antibiotics - I suggest you stop them... ac... | |
Suggest treatment for dog bite
My dog scratched me with his tooth this morning.He broke the skin a little and there was a little blood,but as soon as i washed the speck of blood off,there was no further bleeding.I put some Antiseptic healing cream on it and put a plaster over it.Is there anything else I can do? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIF your dog has been immunized against rabies, then you may just need to keep the area clean, watch for any signs of infection and make sure that your tetanus immunization is up to date.Signs of infection include- swelling, increased warmth, tenderness, redness and discharge.If infe... | |
Q. What can be done for tremors after over dosage of Morphine sulphate tablets?
Hello doctor, I took an overdose of my late mother's Morphine sulphate tablets which resulted in hypoxic brain damage and this resulted in me having these uncontrollable tremmers in both my hands and jaw. Now I have been prescribed Pregaba... | Hi. In view of the symptoms you have been suffering with, your diagnosis fits into a case of essential tremor which is the most common movement disorder associated with trembling, there is sometimes shaking of fingers, hands, and head. Particularly, increased with action as during writing, eating, dressing and so on. ... | |
Q. Why does my kid have a bump on her finger that looks like a blood blister?
Hello doctor,My daughter has a bump on her finger that looks like a blood blister but if it was, I would have heard her cry when it happened. I am hoping you can rule out spider bite or even better, tell me what is going on. | Hello. As per the picture you sent me (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like an insect bite that has got infected. I cannot be sure as to which bug. Mosquito, spider, bedbug, it could be anything. If it is not painful or any pus formation or fever, you can wait for a few days for it to go away ... | |
How can a painful abscess above the right molar teeth be treated?
I have large painful abscess obove my right molar, cheek is swollen gum swollen I am allergic to most antibiotics but have heard they do not reach inside abscess anyway, my creatine is 85, my blood pressure 100/60 - I am distraught don't know what to d... | Hi..Thanks for the query..If you have a tooth abscess that is due to infection in the tooth which has progressed below the root tips causing infection and pus formation..Antibiotics are a must to be taken in this case as it will fight infection and reduce the pus and swelling..So if you are allergic to a number of ant... | |
How to correct inverted penis in child with two tags on top?
My son is 3 years old, and has had an inverted penis pretty much since his circumcision, which also didn t heal properly. There is also an area at the tip if his penis which adhered due to the pediatricians incorrect advice in telling me that I didn t need t... | Hello,Inverted penis can be corrected with surgery easily. Need not to worry, it doesn't cause disturbances in urinary flow, also not affect renal functions.Consult a pediatric surgeon, and if he advises for surgery, then plan it accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regar... | |
Is there something to be worried about small bony lump on butt crack?
Hi, I m a 22 year old female - I m generally very active and work out (cross trainer or treadmill running) at least 5 days a week for 45-70 minutes. I also have scoliosis - the last time I checked the degree (about 3 years ago), it was at 19. My que... | Hello,It may be a simple cyst, but it would be best to have a doctor look at this. If it is a simple sebaceous cyst then it can be removed in the office. Since you have the scoliosis it is best to make sure it is just a skin abnormality and has nothing to do with the spine.Regards | |
Suggest treatment for tenderness and swelling in the leg post an injury
I fell heavily on my left leg below the knee, the area is numb to the touch but tender and swollen. I have bruising in the heel also which is weird cause my leg was suspended. The incident occurred 5 days ago. I can walk on it with the occasional ... | Hi, Most likely you have injured the soft tissue in your leg below the knee. I suggest painkillers and ice packs. Get an X-ray to rule out a minor fracture. If you are not able to walk pain-free, then use a cane on the right side to support your weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you f... | |
Is surgery needed for heart characterization?
my father made a Heart Characterization Diagnosis i want your opinion about it because doctors said he will die soon if he didn't make the bypass surgery as soon as he can?any way to my father to live on medicine or he must make the surge ???please help me soon please This... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Angiography (Catheterization ) is made to check the coronary arteries permeability and wideness. A stent is used to widen a narrowed artery, but in some patients, we may need many stents to widen many arteries. Hence a doctor ... | |
What causes wrinkles on penis head after having unprotected sex?
im 18 years old, 5'7", 156 pounds, i had unprotected sex with a woman and got staph aureus. i went to a private clinic that isnt very expensive because i dont have a medical insurance. i have no clinical record, allergies or anything, im an athlete for m... | Hello, As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Famil... | |
What causes large red lump on buttocks?
Hi, I have a large red lump on the left of my butt towards the top but not at the cleft. It s sore and kind of looks like a massive pimple without the White head. It s not overly painful. The glands in my crutch are sore and I think related. What is it and how do I treat it? | Hi,It seems that you might be having forming abscess due to some minor injury or ingrown hair follicle infection.This might have given enlarged tender inguinal lymph nodes.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.Ok and take care. | |
What causes sudden tightening of the chest?
Recently while driving through the mountains in Pennsylvania I felt a strong tightness in my chest. I was on HRT in the fall, but was taken off because of loss of eye sight in one eye...also had this tightening in my chest. Since then I have been fine...up until now. What... | Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Relates to decreased lung oxygenation at heights in mountains causing sudden tightening of the chest , a normal physiological phenomenon observed in majority of people without any underlying pathology.Hope this helps you.Welcome for any further assistance.Than... | |
What is the lump in the back of my throat with fever and weakness?
I have had a sore throat (only on my right side) for about a week, and a lump behind my right ear. I started feeling better until I woke up this morning and now I have some kind of lump in the back of my throat (right side) I have been running a fever,... | Hi,Dear,These lumps need to be reviewed and consulted by your ER Ent-Surgeon.The lump in the throat seems to be Acute Tonsillitis.Lump behind right ear may be related with it and could be mastoiditis with abscess.So consultation with ER Ent-Surgeon would fix solution to your intriguing lump problem at 2 sites.This wou... | |
What causes rib pain while lying down?
I don t know who to ask for this, but in my ribs I get a sharp pain when I m lying in bed for a while. I turn over to try and get it away but it normally just gets worse then stays for about 10-20 minutes. Not sure if its just growing pains or something serious. 14, female if tha... | Hello, It could be costochondritis. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr... | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Diabetic, have issues with neuropathy. Advisable treatment?
My father is a diabetes patient who lives in South Asia. He is looked after by my brother who is a physician (pathologist) there. My father is currently having some issues with Neuropathy. Since I live in Canada, my brother asked me to consult with a physicia... | Hello,Despite advances in the understanding of the metabolic causes of neuropathy, treatments aimed at interrupting these pathological processes have been limited. Thus, with the exception of tight glucose control, treatments are for reducing pain and other symptoms.These include ...tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), se... | |
Can a qualitative test for HCV show false positive ?
i am 35 yrs old male non alcoholic ,my profession in healthcare( dentist ) ,i did my routine screening test for HBV ,HCV on 08.mai 2011 in my freind s lab ,a few days later he called me and he want another blood sample to confirm the screening of HCV because there w... | well the first test that you did was a qualitative test which is not much specific when the readings are very low.Thats why we do a quantitative test.if the the quantitative test is negative then you should not worry.all is ok with you. | |
Q. From the photos, kindly tell me if I need skin grafting for the wound.
Hello doctor, I injured myself when I fell from my scooter a month back. It is healing, but the doctor has said that skin grafting is required. I wanted to confirm if skin grafting is necessary or the wound would heal on its own by regular dress... | Hi. After seeing both the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you the following. Your doctor is right in suggesting skin grafting. I think you should listen to him or her. For further queries consult a general surgeon online --> | |
What causes numbness on the right side of the tongue?
This past June had some wisdom teeth pulled. The right lower wisdom gave the dentist fits, week later they start deep cleaning of teeth. The dental hygienist gave the injections instead of the dentist. Since then the right side of my tongue is numb. I called the de... | Hi..Thanks for the query..It looks like nerve injury leading to numbness and episodes of burning and pain..It can be probably due to nerve damage caused either during injection or extraction..So first of all consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..Anxiety ray should be done for confirmation..For now you can take Vit... | |
Is immediate medical attention required after a child accidentally bangs her head against a wall twice and falls asleep?
My 2 1\2 year old daughter bounced the back of head off the wall and cried for a min then was fine and playing, then it happened again, she screamed for a min or two then fell asleep, I ve been tryi... | Hello,I understand your concern. Head injuries in children are very common and sometimes they can lead to serious consequences. While not every head injury is necessarily cause for concern, when it comes to children, it is always better to be on the safe side. Head traumas followed by loss of consciousness and, possibl... |
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