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Is 5-FU effective in curing cancer?
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer of an Unknown Primary with Mets. to the bone. Her bones from her knees to her head and all the way up her spine are full of tumors. We believe she has been living with stage 4 cancer for over a year, but she was officially diagnosed 8 months ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The medicine 5FU is 5 fluoro uracil and is an anti metabolite. It kills the cancer cells by interfering in the cell growth cycle and stopping multiplication of cells.Unknown primary with metastatic disease is a difficult condition to treat and usually requires treatment with many approaches and... | |
Had large mass in back removed, told it was muscle cancer. Can it be possible?
My good friend..female and 65 recently had a large mass in her back removed. Today she was told it was muscle cancer. She won t see a specialist till next week. I had not heard of it and was hoping it was not so bad. She does not know what ... | if the biopsy has confirmed that it is cancer then there should not be any doubt. Yes, muscle cancer and that to in the back is possible. But there is nothing to worry. with the latest technology in hand we can now achieve best possible cure. She would first require confirmation of the type, followed by staging workup.... | |
Suggest treatment for transient tachypnea in children
My daughter was diagnosed with transient tachypnea 6 days ago after birth. Another x ray today revealed no improvement with reduction of fluid on lungs and a drop in saturated oxygen was observed. Doctors have put her back on oxygen and told me another week to clea... | Hello dearWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are different reasons for the same - Infection of the lung either bacterial or viral - Birth time aspiration of amniotic fluid - Other immunity related issues of the lungs .* Needs detailed case evaluation , ce... | |
Q. Why have I not got my periods for the past two months?
Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. My problem is that I have not got my periods for the past two months. This is the first time my periods are irregular. Please recommend me something. | Hi. I understand your concern. To tackle your problem, I have to ask you some questions: 1. Are you having any thyroid problem? 2. Are you overweight or have any facial hair? 3. Any history of unprotected intercourse? If the answer is no to these questions, then I would advise you to keep a menstrual record. Take withd... | |
Is a dent on the forehead a matter of concern?
Hi Ihave a 7 yearsold doughter .she hits hear forehead against wooden table in school 2 weeks ago.when i saw her in the afternoon there was nothing wrong with its head but extremely light bruise that was not clear without close attention.yesterday i suddenly noticed a den... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury - 1. Vomiting continuously 2. Seizures 3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose 4. Unconsciousness 5. Altered sensorium or beh... | |
What causes breathlessness?
My son is13 yrs. After attaining 3 yrs of age he was hospitalised owing to breathlessness and put on oxygen and deriffyllin for 7 days in 2001 and then again in 2002 he suffered from same and was given same treatment. After that he was put on mild inhalers like flohale 25 and asthalin SOS f... | Hello and thank you for askingAs you prescribe the situation of your child i understand that he is under treatment for allergic asthma.And you say that even with this continuous medication his complains are still evident.This is called uncontrrolled asthma.May be there is an allergic agent that do not let the treatment... | |
Done post-thaw semen analysis. What does it mean?
My post-thaw analysis semen reports I think are low. One report says concentration 15 M/ml, 20% motiilty, 1.0 ml, motile/vial 3/M, progressive motility 3.0. Another report 15 days later says concentration 16 M/ml, motility 13%, vial volume 1.0 ml, motile cells/vial 2.0... | Hello and welcome to HCM The useful information that i could get from what you ahve posted that you ahve got your semen analysis done on two occassions. On both the occassions, total volumor of semen was low (Normal volume per ejaculate is atleast 2 ml) Sperm count is also low on both occassiona. Normal sperm count is ... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent cough and migraine with disturbed vision
I have had a persistent cough and it has caused migraine headaches and disturbed vision. I am very tired and have no energy and I am feeling very shaky. What should I do? I have been suffering with the cough for some time. I have only had 2 days... | Hello According to the history you provide you should be examined by a pulmonologist for the cause of chronic cough. Regards DR.Jolanda | |
I have had back pain and right under my left side of my rib. Is this a kidney infection?
hi, i have had back pain for the past 2-3 days now. i put a fluffy pillow under my back where it hurt, and layed down for a while. when i got up it felt a lot better, but not completly gone. and when i was laying down and i raised... | THanks for the query No it cannot be your kidneys, kidneys come way lower to your ribs. It still sounds like a musculoskeletal pain. Take tab hifenac P twice daily for 5 days after food, if it doesn come down meet a physician Have a healthy life | |
On Tri-Sprintec, time of consumption varied after travelling abroad. Is it still effective ?
Hello, I am currently on Tri-Sprintec and have been for about eight months now. I was recently abroad for a month and had to change the time I usually take my birth control . However, I was due to start a new pack and wanted t... | hello,thank you for using healthcare magic,well if you have missed pill for more than 12 hours it might affect effectiveness of pill.. now continue pill everyday at same time.. use back up method like condom..chances of pregnancy with withdrawl is very high.. condom will be better option then withdrawl..if you dont ge... | |
Q. What is causing my leg pain - dropped bladder or sciatica?
Hello doctor,I have a dropped bladder that could be causing a lot of pain in my left leg but then I have sciatica as well. The lower parts of my legs have a stinging and pain feeling quite often. I have been to the gynecologist and was told that there is no... | Hello. I understand your concerns. I agree with your physician that your bladder issue has no relation to your pain in legs. Most likely it is due to sciatica. Management of sciatica includes weight reduction, local painkiller creams, vitamin b12, pregabalin tablets, and surgery if the pain is severe and there is motor... | |
What does "moderately dilated tortuous vessels seen in left peritesticular region" mean?
my physician asked me to have my ultrasound done because i have low motility and low sperm count. so i had it done and it appeared that there is an evidence of moderately dilated tortuous vessels seen in left peritesticular regio... | Hello and .As an Urologist, let me assure you that, the scan finding is called Varicocele.A varicocele can contribute to lowering of sperm motility(movement of live sperms). Hence, a surgical correction of the varicocele, may restore normal motility, and greater chance for pregnancy is there.The surgery is usually do... | |
Suggest treatment for stress,feeling of confusion, heart palpitations
I am not certain what is going on other then the stress that I am under has been causing me to get very few hours of sleep. I am shaky most of the day, slight but constant headache, nausea, sweating, feeling of confusion, heart palpitations. I can... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.All the given symptoms could be suggestive of functional disorders it means it is the psychological condition, like anxiety and depression, and it is not the pathological condition, although it is also a kind of illness. Initia... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
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... | |
Suggest treatment for lung and brain cancer
My mother in law has lung & brain cancer. She has been hospitalized & diagnosed with VRE now as well. I have a 2 year old grandson & my daughter in law is pregnant. I am concerned about the risks to them. We care for my mother in law in our home however, my grandson & daught... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.There is no additional risk to your grandson and daughter in law however the Vancomycin resistant enterococci should be contained. Please see that hygiene is maintained and there is no contamination around at home which might increase the chances of infection spreading to others.Since the grand... | |
Is chest pain related to Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans?
I have had atypical chest pain for the last 4-5 weeks. Was seen by my family practice doctor who ordered EKG, chest xray and holter moniter which only showed a few PVC's. Today I was diagnosed with Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) and am schedule for Mo... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.No, I don't think your chest pain is related to Dermatofibrosarcoma. It is painless condition.Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely as your all cardiac reports are normal.So apply warm water pad on affected areas.Avoid movements cau... | |
How can loose motion with discoloration be treated?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...boy 15 month loose motion green colour for last three days already 7 doses of entamezole one dose of cefixime now in one hr 4 motions having food taken today how to stop motions | Hi, we don't give medicines to stop loose motions, medicines are given to treat infection and prevent dehydration. You should get the child examined by a doctor again. | |
Q. My hemoglobin levels are high. Do I need to worry?
Hello doctor,My hemoglobin is 17.3, and total RBC is 6.32. The homocysteine is at 45.3. Is it normal or do I need to worry? | Hello. I went through your post and investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are a few significant abnormalities which I will try to address. Regards. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
What causes swelling of the testicles with pain in back?
57 year man, my left side testicular like big size egg. I had big prostate problem , dr put me catherate , after taking out catherate in few days suddenly swelling on my testicular & sever pain in back & abdomen. My urologist gave me ciprofloxin , I took for fou... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Testicular swellingmay be due to trauma/lump/infection/inflammation. So, prostatitis can cause back pain. please visit your doctor again for examination and further management. | |
What is the treatment for the thin bile duct with scar tissue?
i have had major surgery with a whipple,pluss extreme complications,my bile duct is very thin with scar tissue,no surgery can be done as its too risky,what tablets should i take to stop me being ill every 2 or 3 weeks due to colongitus,really suffering fro... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.There are no tablets for such condtition. It seems like there is stricture and fibrosis of bile duct due to surgery. There is a option to do surgery called hepaticojejunostomy which may lead to some improvement but there are o medications which can provide cure.Wish you good ... | |
What does the absence of fetal pole indicate at 4th week of pregnancy?
hi i dont know if you can help. i am pregnant and my last period was end of november witch would put me at around 6 weeks i went for a scan on 14th jan and they could only see the pregnancy sack and yoke but not the baby the lady said im probably 4... | Hi, I understand your concern. Absence of fetal pole at 6 week gestation of pregnancy indicates it's a chemical pregnancy/ blighted ovum.. where fetus is not formed, but only hormonal responce like pregnancy occurs. This eventually is terminated automatically or by evacuation surgery. But before going to a conc... | |
What causes intermittent pain in abdomen?
is this real? 6'7" 152 lb skinny 19 years old. Horrible food intake, although I drink lots of (if not only) water. Coffee in the morning of course. I have a professional job that has me behind a desk 10 hours a day for 5 days a week. It all started then, so maybe its related. ... | This seems to be more like bursitis (?subacromial).May be due to prolonged hanging of the arm unsupported, causing pain in upper arm.Support ur arm at elbow while sitting for long hours.Consult ur ortho dr if this doesnt work. | |
How to get rid of stomach problem and nausea?
I have been having stomach problems and get very neasuated when I eat. To help with this I am taking Zofran ODT 8mg just to get food into my system. Considering the side affects would it be worth it to fall back on my old habbit of bulimia instead of taking the meds? | Hello I appreciate your concernin my opinion you must be having hyperactivity in the stomach which produces such symptomstake tab pantoprazole 40 my once daily with antacidshave plenty of fresh fruits and high fiber dietavoid fatty and fried foodhave plenty of oral fluidsHope this helps you thanks for using health care... | |
What is the chance to get pregnant if the i touched vagina with hand after masturbation?
I masturbated, then right afterwards I touched the lips of my girlfriend's vagina with the hand I used.We realized this was a bad idea, then I went and washed my hands with warm water before continuing.Could she be pregnant? No vi... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Sperm transfers in liquid media. It has to go through a liquid to cervix and vagina to make her pregnant. In your case it is unlikely.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sheetal ... | |
Suggest treatment for loss of vision in a person with cerebral hemorrhage
Hi my brother in. Law had a cerebral hemorrhage about 2 yrs ago , yesterday he lost his vision completely the neurosurgeon found 3 bleeds one the left frontal lobe and one the right frontal lobe the 3rd on the cerebellum will he get his vision b... | The cause of loss of his vision does not seem to be due to the frontal hemorrhages. The cerebellar hemorrhage is also unlikely to cause rapid lots of vision in both eyes. He needs to be investigated for other causes like ischemic optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, amaurosis fugax etc. Whether he will get his vision bac... | |
Suggest medication to improve sperm quality?
hello doctor, can coq forte improve the sperm quality? my semen analysis reports sluggish sperm as 50% and immotile sperm as 50%. this is inspite of taking coq forte for 2 months. the sperm count has increased. but, i am concerned about the sperm quality. is there any treat... | Hello,The Coq Forte and hey Forte like tablet helpful in improving sperm count and motility. I need to know your exact count and motility to comment further. If count is more than 20 million and motility include more than 32% active motile sperm then no need to worry.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I... | |
What is the reason for using naturogest 300 mg?
hi, I am married and trying to conceive since 5 months. Last month i was given follicle, but could not get positive result. This month my Dr has given me naturogest 300 mg asked to insert in vagina before going to bed. my cycle is of 24 days. I was also asked to do a son... | Hello, This medicine acts by mimicking the actions of progesterone and helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation in women of childbearing age. Similarly, it is used in hormonal replacement therapy for women who have passed menopause and have not had a uterus removal surgery done. Hope I have answered your q... | |
Will genital wart be recurrent after treated by podophyllin?
Does genital wart can be recurrent after treated by podophyllin ? How much time it takes to disappear? Can u please give me some information about sexual relationship infact me and my partner both of us are infected? Can it be occured if both of us have a si... | Thank you for query.warts can be transmitted even by skin to skin contact or as STDs.there are always chances of recurrence in either of the partners.so if one of the partner has wart even by touch or as STD it can spread to other partner. | |
Q. I am pregnant with periodontitis and loose front teeth. What are the treatment options?
Hello doctor, I have seen a dentist recently who said that I have periodontitis. The dentist could not do an x-ray as I am 17 weeks pregnant. The lower jaw front two teeth are lose and I am very anxious whether I will loose the ... | Hello. As per your description, you are having periodontitis, and you are pregnant. It is the inflammation of the periodontal ligament. It should be treated because it may affect the health status. Ofcourse for any kind of second opinion one has to check it clinically or at least have an image of concern area. (you hav... | |
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... | |
Suggest treatment for a itchy lump under the nipple
Hi around 6 weeks ago I went and had a mammogram for a lump around an inch long the results came back that it was glandular tissue, but I ve noticed the past few days that it has either moved across my breast or has grown and I ve also found a small lump under my nip... | hi.based from your description, it could possibly be an inflammatory reaction or any of those breast lesions. it could be a cyst, a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation) or fibrocystic changes of the breast, which are all benign breast lesions. malignancy must also be ruled-out. it is best if you consult with a doctor, pr... | |
Rashes on thighs, hives. Using phisoderm soap, bacitracin, reduced, patches of cold sores on arm, hand, thumb, fingers. Treatment?
I m not sure how to word my question. I m a 42 yr old reasonably healthy male but lately I ve noticed some odd things. I recently had a rash on both of my thighs that seemed to be somethin... | Hi cold sores on the thumb arm and fingers can be feature of herpes zoster.examine the fluid of the cold sores for multi nucleated gaint cells for confirmation.use of famcivir 500 mg thrice daily .ultracet twice daily and application of calamine lotion in the morning and silverex ointment in the night can cure the cond... | |
Why is 'azithral od kit' advised when trying to get pregnant?
hi,why azithral od kit have been recommended?iam looking for preganancy from last 8 months.so,i went to doctor ,she asked me to use this azithral od kit .But after i got side effects like vomitings,motions and stomach pain.So,can i know why this will be rec... | Hi, actually it is given to treat the vaginal infection. Sometimes it is also given empirically. But there is no compulsion in taking this. You can try medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. when follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for r... | |
What causes mild fever and hives all over the body despite giving Benadryl?
Three year old girl has a cold - parents both have colds.She has slight fever, and broken out in hives all over her body.Can that be a reaction to a virus? She has not eaten anything different or been exposed to anything that we know of. She h... | Dear parents,please go to a doctor. Do not try to treat hives, which you think it is. for both the conditions its advisable to visit doctor. | |
How safe is it to administer Cefprozil for an infant?
My 2 month old son was acting strangely. Sleeping more, eating less, and his urine smelled strong and had a sticky substance in it. I took him to my doctor and upon urine analysis determined it was a urinary tract infection. They prescribed omoxicillin based on the... | Hello. I just red through your question.Of course it is unfortunate for any child this age to have a UTI, and no doctor ever likes to prescribe any antibiotic for a baby. But in this case it is warranted. The only potentially adverse effect is some mild abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Outside of this, you can give t... | |
What are the painless lumps on my neck?
Hi, for the last 5 months I have had 3 lumps in my neck, pea size, they do not hurt, but recently my neck aches where they are, I have been to the doctors a few times, my blood test was fine, and was told i had no infections, and to keep an eye on the lumps, I recently found a v... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode in neck. It can be due to enlarge lymphnode. Lymphnode enlargement may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then... | |
What is tubal patency test ?
Hi I m 32 yrs-female,wt-60kgs,ht-5.2.I had no infertility problem. I conceived in the first chance thru IUI in may 2010 and after 2 mnths of pregnancy i had a missed abortion which showed trisomy by the FISH test.since jan 2011 i have been trying to conceive naturally-3 mnths and thru IUIs... | if you had curettage done when you had missed abortion that can sometimes cause adhesions making tubal patency test necessary.tubal block can occur after any episode of pelvic disease.you can get tested either by hystero laprascopy which will even show any other pathologies as well as treatment can be done in same sitt... | |
Treatment for painful tooth abscess during pregnancy?
I'm 8 weeks pregnant got the ok from my ob to be treated for my toothe abbsess, they only gave me Tylenol 3's and amoxicillin I have taken 3tylenals 3's and 3 antibiotics so far and I'm in sooooooo much pain again to the point I'm crying, can I go to a emergency ro... | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. As you are mentioning that you are 8 week pregnant, that means you are in your first trimester, in this condition the dental problems are mainly controlled by medications. As the dentist has prescribed you.But in emergency conditions treatment is done by specialist... | |
abdomen pain very badly..
My younger brother, aged 12 yr, is feeling pain in abdomen occasionaly since 2-3 yrs. Symptoms are :- Hard pain in abdomen(in intestine) suddenly for 2-3 hours and then he feel relaxed completaly. At that time he feel vometting and bitterness in throat and also feel that bad smell and bitter ... | Intermittent colicky pain in the abdomen in childhood can be due to worm infestation. Amoebic infection is also possible. Motion examination may be of help. | |
What causes recurring pain in left jaw?
I have been going to my dentist for ortho care: 6 month smile braces. This weekend I have been having on/off pain on my left jaw. I visited my dentist and she wants to inject my with Arestin, local antibiotic. My pain is not localized. She would not prescribe an oral antibio... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC...I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain if you have pain in left jaw then first of all the cause for it needs to be known and then only any treatment can be given..As far as giving Arestin is concerned it contains active ingredient Minocycl... | |
How long does T-98 take to treat fever in a child?
My daughter 2.5 year old has suffering from fever last 8 days .2 days before she dignosed Typhoid doctor advised me monocef 500mg injection 2 times in a day and agithrol 1 time in a day 3 injection has been given. for fever T-98 is using problem is that after taking t... | HI...usually it will take 1-2 hours for the fever to come down after Paracetamol. but this is not a hard and fast rule.Usually Typhoid after starting of proper treatment will take 5-6 days in some kids and even 10 days in some others. If the kid is active and playing around, need not worry about duration of fever.Regar... | |
Sleeplessness, restlessness. What is wrong?
Hi.. My sleep has been on and for few weeks now.. some nights i sleep well 9 hours and sum days only 3 hours if that... i was under alot of stress few mnths ago but i was sleeping ok. why am i having restless sleep 1-2 mnths lata. what is wrong with me... i dnt feel stressed... | Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. There could be plenty of reasons for this disturbed sleep. Firstly you need to cut off all the caffeine from your diet including coke and coffee. Also use your room exclusively for sleeping and not for rest of the things. Avoid night time use of telev... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent back pain and anxiety
Hello there. I am suffering from quite a large amount of back pain and anxiety. I have been dealing with these conditions for some time now. I have taken so many different drugs and only one has ever worked. That drug is oxycontin. It totally cures my pain and I n... | hiThere seems to be some factors working to cause anxiety and stress related back problem-a consulatation for organic cause should rule out by an orthopedist by examining and radiology.secondly, there may be a solution to factors causing anxiety and a Psychology counseler would be of great help-this may lessen the nee... | |
What causes severe burning in the penis during urination?
I had a TUVP 2 weeks ago. I have severe burning on urination from the bladder through the end of the penis. It appears that the head of the penis was burned during surgery. There is about a quarter sized circular area around the opening to the penis. Any i... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the history given here I could say that after the TURP procedure such symptom is quite common and this happening due to the little trauma but this comes around soon, no need to worry about this, if the symptoms persist or worse then, it need to be ex... | |
Suggest remedy for hot flashes on eating acidic food
Hi doctor, i am facing food allergy when ever i am taking any food like fruits with acidic nature, stail food, curd etc. This i am facing every day, when ever the allergy start like burning feeling on my face, hand and foot and body will be become little hot. the p... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicUnfortunately the best way to cure an allergy would be to avoid the particular allergen, in this case citrus foods.If you know which products cause the problem then you need to avoid using them.Once you use them then you would have your typical response but it is also possible for y... | |
What is the treatment for influenza and bronchitis?
my son is a healthy 11 year old male. he had the flu and bronchitis the first week of March and was given numerous meds including two types of antiobiotics. On sunday night after going to the fair, eating cotton candy, mcdonalds and a slice of pizza he went to bed a... | Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Actually your son is having respiratory along with gastro intestinal infection .* Suggestions for better recovery - Allow plenty of liquids in sessions .- Soft , light diet at intervals .- Avoid all oily , sp... | |
Penis not hard and bended downwards. Taking ayurvedic medicine himalyan tentex royal and Zandu vigorex. Is this medicine good or i should switch over?
hello sir i m 23 years old boy i m having vary good health but my penis is not so hard and it is also bended towards dowan .i am masterbiting since i as 13 years old.n... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 23 and you started worrying about erection and sex. Your masturbation habit never gives any side effects in your sexual life. That is sure. Erection may not be always perfect while masturbation because of the effor... | |
Does acute coronary syndrome reoccur within 2 months?
I am a 36 years old from India who recently was detected to have acute coronary syndrome with troponin T up to 0.98 ng and underwent PTCA and drug eluting stent placement to the left circumflex artery which was found to have 100% stenosis in the angiogram(single ve... | Hello,, You should know that in your age if there were no serious blockage in other arteries and you follow your doctor's advice on lifestyle and medications, there are very good chances to have no other heart attacks and cardiac arrest for decades. I have patients, who are even older you 10-15 years, whose hearts retu... | |
What causes thumping chest pain?
I seem to be getting a random noticable heart beat in my chest every couple of days. Noticable in the sense that i can feel the thump in my chest but for only one beat. When this happens i feel light headed breifly and am suddenly able to take in a very large breath of air. I am 21, a ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) in your case because arrhythmia can cause thumping feeling in chest with light headedness. And arrhythmia is also common in smoker. So consult doctor and ge... | |
Suggest treatment for leg and hand pain due to vitamin deficiency
hello,doctor i am vamsi my age is 20,and my weight is:44.i am having pains in my legs and hands.i visited to a local doctor.he told it is vitamin deficiency.he suggested me to use omega fatty acids composition capsules.but still my problem was not cured... | Hi, Please get Blood tests for vitamin B12 and D3 first- If they are below normal then you need supplementation. Omega fatty acids are not vitamins. In deficiency diseases, the medicines take some time for the effects to come. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal ... | |
Is Inzofresh a habit forming medicine?
Hi doctor 3 years back I was suffering from insomnia ND doctor prescribed me inzofresh 10 mg for some time but I was getting relief from that medicine so I continued but now becoz of that I m facing lot of problem in my life ND without that tablet I m not able to survive I have c... | Hi, Inzofresh is a brand name for zolpidem tartrate, a sedative drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Yes, when taken for prolonged periods of time - even at a prescribed dose -use of Inzofresh can be habit-forming. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can... | |
Why do I need to be tested for drug when I have a prespcrition for pain.
I was given a for prespcrition for pain. I had to sign an from?? and was told that by signing the form that I gave consent to be drug tested? why do I need to be tested for drug when I have an prespcrition for pain. And for what drugs are they te... | Hi and thanks so much for this query.The testing is a way to make sure patients receiving pain medications are actually consuming them and not passing them on to abusers. This is because there have been patients who collect prescription medications that they do not need just to pass it on to others who abuse it in the ... | |
Q. What are the treatments available to remove scars permanently?
Hello doctor, I met with an accident one and a half years ago. I was severely injured but got cured. The problem now is the scars are raised and there is no hair growth in that area. The scar is just below my nose. What are the treatments available to r... | Hello. I have read your query and seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
What causes negative thoughts and imagination thoughts?
sir i don t know wats the problem inside me i cant able to control my thoughts something is controlling inside me i don t know wats it is,i cant able to sleep at nights many times i tried to commit suicide but still i am alive i don t know wat to do.i am having f... | Hi,I went through your query and can understand your distress. From what you have mentioned, you seemingly are suffering from depression which explains your negative thoughts and even suicidality. Since you have already attempted to harm yourself, I would suggest that you should seek a psychiatric consultation without ... | |
What can cause tingling sensation in the arms and legs?
Hi i have butterfly quivers in my stomach area and chest. Then I. Feel tingling and down my arms and legs. My mom felt the same when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Help | Hi, Tingling sensation and numbness in all four limbs mostly is due to vitamin B12 deficiency. Get yourself checked for blood levels of vitamin b12. B12 is responsible to maintain nerve tissue and its deficiency due to its lack in one's diet or any other reason is responsible for this tingling sensation and numbness. ... | |
Stomach pain after eating and throw up. Mouth sour, passes gas. Reason?
Hello, I use to feel stomach pain at my left side of my stomach. When ever I eat I feel uncomfortable and throw up. I feel something is stuck in my throat and I also belch and sweat when this happen. My stomach keeps on making some funny noise and... | Thank you for consulting with Healthcare Magic.From your description of symptoms I'm inclided to think in terms of some kind of obstruction for the food passage from stomach.I'd also need some more specific details like-How much time does it take before you throw up after food intake ?-What is the consistency and color... | |
Suggest treatment for recurrent ringworm infection
Hi, my 6 year old had ringworm, Now I have had it.. I used the lubedirm ringworm cream..worked great, but it keeps coming back, what can I do to make it stay away? Also, now I have two discolered rings on my buttucks cheeks I have never noticed before. Is this ringwor... | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Please apply clotrimazole combination with mild steroid for about two weeks.Clotrimazole dusting powder can also be used while packing the child.Hope the query is answered.Thanks | |
Suggest treatment for depression and Bipolar disorder
I have Bipolar Type 2 Disorder, am, Clinically Depressed, have Anxiety and Panic Attacks along with Insomnia and a heart problem called PSVT. As long as I take my meds for everything, I m fine., I m FINE. I started smoking when I was 9 years old, smoking them by th... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I can understand your emotions but I am not going to sympathize because sympathy may make people more weak. In opinion, you should consult the psychiatrist for the whole of your treatment because I am worried about your mental disorder. For nicotine addiction ... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
What to do for cold legs for a chemo patient?
my friend is a chemo patient and she is currently experiencing cold legs. she says it feels like her bones are very cold. she is trying to gently ride a stationary bike to see if this helps as she thought maybe it is a circulation problem. she said warm showers are a sligh... | Hello, Due to chemotherapy, there will be physiological changes in the body and this is common. Some get a warm feeling some gets the cold feeling. Doing regular simple exercises maintains the thermostat of the body and improve the circulation as well. Most patients undergoing chemotherapy are adviced for physiotherapy... | |
Intra-medullary spinal cord tumor survivor. Now having burning sensation from neck to fingers. Is this a side effect?
I have been experiencing, for a month now, dull burning sensation radiating from the base of my neck to my shoulder blade, breast, and left hand all the way to my fingers. My hand is painful and i can... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,It seems that due to pressure or irritation of nerves passing through cervical vertebrae by intra-medullary spinal cord tumor might be giving this problem.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Line of treatment can be decided accordingly.Ok and bye. | |
What is the lump in my mouth?
Hello sir,myself ashish 27 yes old male.I have noticed a single bump like pimple which is not seen directly I can just feel it as there is no colour difference.it was vanished last day but I had taken pan Masala and yesterday and it reappeared there.I am very tense but I had quited taking... | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of floor of mouth nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. benign cystic lesion like mucocele (mucus-filled sac!)2. The second possibility is of a mucosal tag or fibroepithelia... | |
Is it normal to have swollen and bloated stomach after falling and hitting shoulder blades?
Tow weeks ago I had a terrible fall on black ice and fell on my shoulder blades and hit my head I could not catch ,my breathe cause the wind was knocked out of me. I was taken to urgent care because my oxygen level was low and ... | Hi, As you head injury and had detested oxygen saturation hence admitted and treated accordingly . This sometime causes fasted upset n may develop stress ulcers which shows as abdominal fullness , floating, burning pain at epigastrium , loss of appetite ......etc. So avoid fatty n spicy food , take food at proper ... | |
Can hernia be permanently cured?
i had lyposcopic surgery for an incisional hernia but because the mesh net needs to attach to bone in pelvic area i am not successful. knowing surgery has to take place again i need a doctor that takes blue cross and i prefer lyposcopic surgery over being cut open. it would be nice to ... | absolutely there is a good success with it ,jus find out a nice doctor over there and get done , once failed means not really it's gonna fail again , it was a bad luck may , but definitely it gets cured | |
Is pregnancy possible while having irregular periods?
hi Doctor, Name:- Ranjeeta Pawar Height:- 5.7 Age:- 26 Yrs Weight :-80.5 My T3 176.45 My T4 12.5 & my. TSH - below 0.01 i am having irregular period after marriage of 2yrs For thyroid i am taking tablets thyronorm 50mg,So can i conceived in this situation.Please Su... | Hi, I think you should decrease dose of thyronorm, because your TSH has become very low. Discuss with your doctor regarding this. You can take some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take in... | |
Suggest treatment for the tingling and numbness in the legs and feet
I am having tingling bordering on numbness in my legs and feet. I have had hot feet on and off for several years. The tingling now happens whenever I sit. I has been occurring for about 5 days. I had a T12 compression fracture about 2 years ago, so i... | HelloYour symptoms may suggest nerve involvement in lumbo-sacral region.You may need clinical correlation and few investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,serum calcium and vitamin D level,thyroid profile,X-ray of L/S spine (AP/Lateral view),MRI of L/S spine.It is important to asses ner... | |
Suggest strengthening exercises for L2 fracture
how to strenthen my spine. i have fracture at L2, in the past I had on at L1 and L5-S1 IN 2009 BY LIFTING a heavy bos. The cement was used then. This time I was lifting the thanksgiving turkey, but did not notice anything until llater on the pain started. went the doctor... | My honest answer would be to avoid doing any exercises that are not recommended by a physical therapist referred by your doctor. There are many, many different kinds of L2 fractures, and some are unstable and others still require surgery. If physical therapy was recommended, then for your safety I would recommend going... | |
What have to do in creatinin 9.8 mg/dl ?
my father, 68 years old, he was suffering from urine problem, urine do not pass properly, now his serum creatinin is 9.8mg/dl, 3 times dialysis has completed last week. now what can i do? inertial y creatinin was found 11.9,then after 2 dialysis this value is reduced and value ... | Hello There.. Welcome to healthcare Magic forum.. I am sorry to hear about your father.. Your father requires continuous dialysis...With this his Serum Creatnine level will gradually come down..Once his Serum Creatinine level normalizes he could undergo regular dialysis. I would advice you to discuss this with your do... | |
Suggest treatment for severe abdominal pain and diarrhea
Hi there, I was just wondering what happened to me last night. I went to bed and woke up with severe abdominal pain and cramps for diarrhea. I headed for the washroom, the cramps were worse and I began vomitting. Then, the palms of my hands and the bottom of my ... | HelloAs per the description of your clinical symptoms it seems that you have allergy to certain food. the condition you have faced is acute gastroenteritis probably triggered by some food allergen. This only leads to crampy pain abdomen with episodes of loose stool and often itching.I would suggest you to rule out the ... | |
Underwent Testosterone Therapy, PSA level risen. Would testosterone cause the elevation in PSA level?
My husband's PSA level was l.5 in June 2013. He also passed 2 kidney stones this past summer. The CT showed 4 on the scan. He began taking testosterone replacement therapy 3 months ago because his testosterone level a... | HI thereThanks for your query.Administration of testosterone is known to cause an elevation in PSA. It might be the cause in your husband too.Nevertheless we should do an Ultrasound of the prostate to see if that is contributing to the rise.So I think its appropriate that you consult a urologist.Hope this helpsGood luc... | |
How can genital warts be treated?
hi I never had unsafe intercourse never without a condom but i developed a few genital warts on the foreskin of my penis, immdiately at the lips of the opening. How can I cure it. More so my foreskin does not retract back since then, therefore I am unable to see the warts on inner sid... | Hello, Genital wart is an easily curable condition and nothing much to worry about it. You can consult a dermatologist and plan for cryosurgery or electrocautery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Diagnosed adenomiosis, precancerous cells removed from mastopatic breast due to progesterone. Is IBS a problem from hysterectomy ?
Good evening, Im Polish and have a real overwhelming confusion. A year ago i was diagnosed adenomiosis and had severe problems with my periods due to low progesterone and high estrogen. Du... | Hi,Thanks for consulting us.Adenomyosis is not a precancerous condition & It regresses after menopause.The point to remember is that this is a histopathology diagnosis. Sometimes it can be seen on ultrasound & sometimes not. If you have had an endometrial biopsy & it is normal then you have no point in getting afraid o... | |
Suggest treatment for fear with unidentified reasons
Sir, Good morning, My brothers son is totally upset with something. Everyday evening his hands are shaking he is fearing with something which we cannot identify. Everyday from 6-7pm he is doing like that. Remaining day is normal. Please advise any medcal treat. | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the description it is very difficult to diagnose your brother's sons problem. But outerly it seems like an anxiety induced psychoses. Please consult a psychologist / psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and further treatment.... | |
Weird and tight feeling in the left side of neck, smoking and alcohol consumption. Cancer?
The left side of my neck and underneath left side of jaw has been feeling weird. Not pain, but an odd sensation. I am 28 years old and I smoke a mixture of marijuana and tobacco, but not cigarettes, for nine years and I drink a ... | Hi, Your addiction history is important, marijuana smoking has got some varied systemic complaints. Anyway, a routine systemic examination should be done. You should mention about symptoms like chronic cough, fever, shortness of breath. A detailed clinical history is necessary, consult an internal medicine specialist. ... | |
Suggest treatment for spider bite
Spider bite that left a red welt with a dot in middle. 5 hours after bite vomiting, diarrhea, fever, joint pain and nausea. It feels like a bad flu. Now, 2 days after the bite, symptoms are fading and my appetite is returning. Is any treatment advised?I was at a Whatshan lake in Briti... | HelloWelcome to HCM,Spider bites are actually rare occurrences and bites from most spiders cause local redness, irritation and pain that usually can be treated at home.These local reactions usually resolve without treatment over a period of 7-10 days.I would suggest you to followWash the site of the spider bite well wi... | |
Suggest remedy for heart ailments
Hey i'm 18, 5ft 10in, weigh 12 st, i fainted at the weekend and got told it was only because i hardly ate anything and i consumed alot of alochol. but right now when my hearts beating it kinda feels as if there is like bubbles popping in my chest, i dont know if the incident had anyth... | it seems you are alcoholic and you are having palpitations. Reason could be simple like increased awareness of one heart beat or may be some heart problem.you being alcoholic at risk of heart disease so it's advisable to get once heart auscultation done and if needed echocardiography. Also get your hb checked. try to r... | |
Suggest treatment to cure fluid retention in body
My mother had a small cut on her leg which is already swollen with water retention now the fluid is leaking out of her leg and causes a large wet patch on her bed. She is now on two water tablets (normally one). To me the small cut looks bigger because water comes thro... | Hello, I feel you need to check your mother's blood pressure, diabetic profile and also the blood profile. In some cases due to diabetes, there will be delayed healing. Also, if one having lower platelet count the clotting factor is not good. Also, if the wound is infected it will not allow healing to occur soon. Havin... | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and upper chest pain
I ve been having abdominal pain first on my right side and now on my left. It began on my right side 5 days ago in my back and now has migrated to my front abdomen. I also have pains in my upper chest area as well now which began 2 days ago. any suggestions. | Hello, * As per my surgical experience, the usual cause of migrating upper abdomen pain from back to front can be co-related with gravels or calculus in the urinary system with chest pain manifestation due to secondary gastric upset. * Though definite conclusion can be only derived after a thorough history, physical ex... | |
What causes fever along with cough and cold in child?
MY BABY ( MALE - 5 YRS -10 MONTHS) SUFFERING FEVER 15 DAYS LOACL DOCTOR : GIVE HIM 1ST 3 DAYS TEXMIO TAB , AFTER THAT MY BABY PROB WITH THOUGHT INFECTION SO CHANGE MEDICINE - AZITHRAL 200 FOR 5 DAYS. FRO 3 DAY NO FEVER BUT FIFTH DAY AGAIN FEVER. TEST DONE : TC/DC/E... | Hi, according to me if the blood reports are normal then I would recommend that ur he antibiotics be stopped . This decision to be taken by the doctor after seeing that the child and assessing him to be clinically not toxic. The kid should be given plenty of oral fluids. At times Intravenous lines can themselves cause ... | |
Suggest treatment for pain in left side of abdomen
The same area (over a yr. now) is painful to touch and especially when I grab the area between my thumb and finger it hurts and I feel like there should be a lump or something where the pain occurs, but no lumps or cysts. The pain is below my rib cage on my left side ... | Hi sir. There can be a lot of resone for left side pain. Abdominal cause. Pancreatitis, any blunt trauma, Peptic ulcers . so you need to be investigated accordingly sir. I will advice you to get complete blood check up. Amylase lipase , LFT. ,KFT USG abdomen | |
What could a sudden painful knot in the wrist with bruising indicate?
Yesterday I was doing several loads of laundry. I went to lift a shirt to fold it and felt a sharp pain in my right wrist. I looked at it and there was knot and a bruise forming. It is sore when I use it for simple tasks like drinking and holding a ... | Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a stretched tendon or muscle. In my opinion, there is no need to worry! I am sure that you will get better in the next days. Taking Ibuprofen for the pain and having some rest will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir ... | |
What causes pain in knee?
mere right leg me neeche takhne ka joint pe fracture ho gaya hai. 6 hafte ka plaster chada hai. 19 jan ko plaster chada tha lekin abhi tak mere ko chalne me prob hoti hai. dard hota hai. sirf bathroom tak jati hu. jyada chalne se per me dard hota hai. jab se fracture hua hai tab se dusre per ... | Hello, While in plaster the bone is not completely healed. The pain will gradually reduce after the bone heals fully. Get an X-ray done to find the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
What causes lack of focus while having dyslexia?
Hi - I am a 57 yr old woman. I am pretty healthy, but on meds for things like GERD, bladder control and allergies. I am active, work part time at a pregnancy care facility, am the point person for women s ministry at my church, and am currently enrolled in a Life Coachi... | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms (lack of concentration) could partially be explained with dyslexia, but anxiety could also trigger this clinical situation. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist for a psychiatric evaluation. Some tests are also necessary (complete blood count for ane... | |
Suggest treatment for degenerative disc disease
Hi - I have been recently diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disease, advance osteoarthritis and my MRI MRI Spine was called a hot mess by a MD friend. I just went thru the 1st epidural block, he could not get all the med thru as the block is pretty bad. But it real... | Hi,Thanks for your query.It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation &spinal canal stenosis.The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants c... | |
Suggest treatment for stress and depression
I am Swachetana. I am not happy with my life. I dont have anything to live. Have you ever seen the continuas death of your dreams?? my carrier has lost, I am a looser nothing alse. I just can not bear this pain that I am loosing everything. Everybody around me is successful.... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely suggest that you are victim of your own negative thinking. You cannot term your current state of mind as clinical depression. Rather, this is just disappointment. Disappointment which arises out of unforeseen life e... | |
What causes severe lower backache along with clogged ears and tinnitus?
I have very bad pain in my lower back and one ear is clogged completely and is ringing really loud and it s been like that for about 2 weeks and everybody in my household has the same exact problems what could this be? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to post viral asthenia, since viral fever cause urti which can block ears and also generalised weakness can be precieved as backache. Since whole family affected in 2 weeks problem due to viral fever high like... | |
What is the prognosis of a 4 yr old asthmatic / bronchitic child who is on budecort and how long should this be continued?
HELLO SIR MY DAUGHTER IS 4 YEAR OLD. SHE HAS ALLERGIC BRONCHITIS/ASTMA.SHE HAS DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.MY DOCTOR GIVES HER BUDECORT RESPULE 1CC WITH 2CC NS EVERY 4 HOURLY. HOW LONG CAN BE USED B... | hi ,welcome to health care magic forum w.r.t ur query asthma is a condition that is triggered by an allergic mediated responses in bronchi the medications that u r presently persisting with can provide a temporary relief but cannot cure ur child although chilld below 10 years exp.frequent repetitions of attack due to n... | |
Suggest treatment for epilepsy caused after a brain stroke
Dear Doctor, My husband is suffering from brain stroke. His brain has clot in left side. so he cannot freely use his right hand, and right leg. He already taken medicine for this. A few days before he suffered with fit. It takes some 3hours he fully goes to un... | I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.Seizures are a common complication of stroke, affecting about 5-10% of stroke patients. There are many antiepileptic drugs available which can be used to prevent further seizures. For the moment your doctors have already started such a drug which is Zeptal CR... | |
What causes heart palpitations and chest pain?
Hi! I have been having heart palpitations for a few months, along with chest pain, but the dr and emergency room dr say it is just due to a pulled chest muscle. the pain is not so prominent lately, but I sat for 4 hours to get tattooed today and am now experiencing more p... | Hi thanks for asking question.Ya according to history given it may be simple musculoskeletal pain.Try to avoid heavy muscle workout.Take simple analgesic for getting pain relief.If still no relief then ECG and chest x ray advised.Avoid stress and smoking.Don't worry. | |
What are the effects of inhaling burning rubber?
Yes we were involved in a accident were a truck plunged in our living room tire spinning on couch produced a thick white smoke that filled house in seconds we were exposed to this n still living in home which turns our stomachs dizziness and hurts our lungs how bad coul... | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Burnt rubber smoke can cause lung damage through inhalation. It depends on duration of exposure, amount of smoke in the room and ventilation of room.In your case, I don't think it will cause much damage to your lungs.Acute bronchi... | |
Q. I have recurrent epistaxis with bruxism and ETD. Could it be due to sinusitis?
Hi doctor, I currently have recurrent epistaxis. This has started since four years on a yearly basis to a daily basis since six months. I have been seeing an ent consultant but due to COVID-19, I am unable to see him until August. I had ... | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have recurrent epistaxis and you have been cauterized also a number of times. There does not seem to be any obvious pathology on examination by endoscopy. I must point out that epistaxis can be idiopathic in more than 50% patients. This is because certain patients tend to have nasal... | |
What are the symptoms of potential cancer in the kidneys?
I just had a Pet scan. I have numerous bright spots on both Kidneys and throat. I have been battling non-Hoskins lymphoma. I several lymph nodes removed three weeks ago. Results inconclusive. The reason for my PET scan. When showing images in a green-red-yellow... | Thanks for your question on HCM. .If PET SCAN shows hot spots in kidneys, there is high possibility of metastases in kidneys. Symptoms of this can be1. Blood in urine.2. Flank pain3. Protien loss in urine.4. Weight loss5. Tender of abdomen etc.So get done urine examination for this.For confirmation, renal biopsy is ne... | |
How can anxiety and depression be treated?
Do you accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance I have a 22-yr old grandson with several issues Needs medication for anxiety and depression has other issues needs to t alk with someone other than family, Could you help him E. Redden YYYY@YYYY | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The treatment of anxiety and depression is often accomplished with use of medications and psychotherapy. As you might be aware no two patients are similar and often complete assessment is required before starting the treatmen... | |
Is it safe to have intercourse one month after circumcision?
Hiya, 9 days ago i had a circumcision. I'm going away for a holiday with all my mates in 3 weeks and wanted to know if it would then be okay to have intercourse providing good healing? Also i wanted to know if after 10 - 14 days i should remove the sutures? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Usually, in circumcision, absorbable sutures are used. If stitches are non-absorbable then get it removed by doctor after 10 to 14 days. Until then regular dressing should be done on alternate days. If complete healing takes pl... | |
Does Duolin & Budecort nebulizers for asthma cause side effects?
Hi My name is Sandeep. Recently I was advised my to inhale using a nebulizer. The medicine used was a combination of Duolin and Budecort both available in liquid form ... Pls let me know the side effects if any of using these medicines during any asthma ... | Any drug can cause its side effects. Duolin causes palpitations. Budecort is a steroid it causes candidiasis in immuno-compromised patients | |
Can any online doctor help me with the sperm test results?
SPERM VOLUME 5 ML, PH RATE 8 , LIQUIFIED WITH IN 30 MINUTE SPERM COUNT 5.5 MILLION SPERM MOTILITY NON METILE 40% SLUGGISH 30% FORWARD PROGRESSION 30 % VITALITY MORE THAN 70% MORPHOLOGY MORE THAN 70 % I AM UNMARRIED AND TEST FOR A FIRST TIM E | HelloThanks for your query,based on the reports of semen analysis that you have posted it appears that you have Oligoasthanospermia meaning there by that your sperm count and percentage of active motile sperm is very low as per WHO standards.Please repeat semen analysis after one month with due precaution to collect s... | |
Should i visit the ER for chest pain and left arm ?
Hi, I am a 40 year old female and have been experiencing niggling chest pain above my breast on the left side for the past few days. The pain is also radiating down my left arm but not severe. It doesn't get worse when inhaling deeply. Should I visit the ER? | HelloLeft sided chest pain with radiation to left arm need proper evaluation.It may be due to cardio pulmonary causes,musculoskeletal reasons etc.You may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,liver function test,lipid profile,chest X-ray (PA view),uppe... | |
What causes a radiating pain?
Hi Dr.herrick , one dr has diagnosed me with hip labral tear and FAI. Whereas another dr says i just have osteitis pubis, and very weak core muscles...is there any way to differentiate where the pain is coming from..i have deep musculoskeletal pain radiating to legs and extrreme foot pain | Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. That could be sciatica due to nerve compression , as it may cause radiating throbbing neuropathic pain as mentioned in your give history , numbness and tingling may also be felt . For m... | |
Is arb better than acei?
Hi, i,m Jyotika,43,5ft 7,64kgs, have been taking Telista Am ,it's telmisartan and amlodiphine tab 40mg once a day.my query is concerned the report i read about ARB's being not safe as studies have shown people getting cancer,however FDA has declared them safe,but doubt has crept in my mind, w... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. FDA approved the drug so no need to worry. It doesn't produce cancer. However overall ACE inhibitors are good drugs for hypertension. It also causes remodeling of heart. So ACE inhibitors are the preferred drugs for hypertension. Consult your... |
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