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What causes shadow behind the heart in stress test?
My husband went for a stress test and the Dr. phoned back said there was a shadow behind his heart. His blood pressure has been running a little higher then usual, he has three stents now but has never had a heart attach, Dr said he might have to have a cath later an... | Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that he just meant to manage her blood pressure as for now and keep a follow up with your cardiologist. Being a CAD patient hypertension can cause complications.Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Ki... | |
Could degenerative back disc disease be a symptom of prostate cancer?
Could degenerative back disc desease be an oncoming symptom of prostate cancer? My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 (Gleason score 10) prostate cancer 5 years ago at the age of 53. He had previously been diagnosed with degenerative back disease at... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has prostate cancer with gleason score 10. His has long history of back pain dud to degenerative disease. However prostatic carcinoma is known for metastasis in vertebrae. So there czn bd bony metastasis. He should go for MRI spine. His diff... | |
Can taking Sprycel be the cause of rise in liver count?
My son has cml, diagnosed a year ago. He is on Sprycel, 100mg, at the present time. His blood work today showed an elevation in liver count. He knows and we all know that any medication does damage to your liver. I am a bit upset about this news .What can this me... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, "Sprycel" could cause liver toxicity but this comes to normal very soon without any medication, moreover ""Dasanitib" (Sprycel) is the drug of choice in CML, because of the toxicity this can not be omitted, here the treating the disease is more important than worrying... | |
What is the treatment for swelling and infection in foot?
My Husband just stated with what he belived was gout (not had it for 2 yrs) soon he had high temp and going cold then realy bad swetting, his big tow was quite red and his hole foot was going red and even a darker with a small blister that was quite large time ... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Foot Infection is difficult to manage because of its weight bearing chances of getting repeated injury & soiling. Usually it starts with a trauma or abrasion or puncture wound, skin involvements like eczematous lesion, misfitting shoes. These get secondarily infected to form inflammation, ulcers, g... | |
Suggest medications for dry cough at nights
yes My husband has had a dry caugh for more than one year, has gone from now and then to now it is constant worse at night gets a fever at night gets chills and is fatigued when this happens. The dr. said his lungs are clear ct scan was good. So he said it must be acid reflu... | thanks for asking your queryi completely understand your concernactually dry cough at night only can be a problem in ex smokers or smokers.secondly if reguritation is a problem the you should use proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole once daily that will cure the problem of cough due to regurgitation . if it is like... | |
Have severe pain due to decayed wisdom tooth. Taking antibiotics, pain killers. Done opg X-ray
Hi i work as a dental nurse myself so i have a problem with my bottom wisdom. Half of the tooth has decayed very badly and i am now in severe pain i am on antibiotics. My dentist also made me get a opg x ray. I have taken lo... | Hello, we are here to help you out...I have gone through your problem,it seems that your wisdom tooth is decayed and as you say much destruction of enamel and dentin has occured since you are suffering from so much pain. If medicine are not working then I would advice for such patient for extraction of the wisdom tooth... | |
Had removal of wisdom teeth. Loose gum tissue exposing red tissue. Something to worry about?
I got all four wisdom teeth removed 8 days ago. One was a difficult removal. (She had to cut it in haf etc) I didnt get stitches. Today I noticed the gum tissue on the side of the molar in front of the exrraction site has as o... | Hello there...since it has already been 8 days following the removal do not worry about the red tissue what you see...It is the granulation tissue that fills up the socket and since the tooth removal has been carried out, the marginal gingiva would appear little erythematous... stop middling the gum, there...That would... | |
What causes severe pain in lower back?
Hi, I have been experiencing pain that is mainly to the right and left side of my lower back. when walking, standing or doint other normal activities I experience no pain. The pain is quite severe when I getting out of bed or getting up from a sitting position. inthe last day or ... | HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query.From your history a lumbar sprain or a disc injury can be suspected.A physical examination with an orthopedician and an X ray followed by MRI should be done after that if necessary.That can rule out it.In such case i treat my patients with muscle relaxants like t... | |
What causes frequent thirst & urination?
My 13 month old daughter if one of twins. She is excessively thristy, especially throughout the night and drinks lots and lots of water. She also pees so much it seeps through her diaper. Should I be worried? Could there be a kidney problem. Should I bring her to the pedia... | Hi.... by what you say there is a definite clinical indication that she might be having a kidney problem like Renal tubular acidosis or Diabetes insipidus. I suggest that you get her to her pediatrician and get her evaluated to rule out the above 2 problems. All these becomes even more significant if she is underweight... | |
Is it necessary to visit Doctor for swollen ankle with aggravating pain?
I cut my grass today and when I got done I went in and took a shower. I went to shave my left leg and noticed my left ankle was really swollen. I am a 48 yr old female. its not hurting but does just kind of ache. like just a aggravating ache. sho... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Swollen ankle might be caused by certain medical conditions including (being overweight,venous insufficiency, blood clots in the leg, kidney failure, heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis).It can also be caused by some injuries ... | |
What precautions to be taken for high Billirubin, SGPT and SGOT levels?
My son 15 yrs old suffered from viral infection on July 30, 2014. He used to have fever 96 to 103 degree Celsius. After one week was on drip and had elevated levels of s Billirubin 3.0, SGPT 2875, After 3 days with IV nova quinine his temperature ... | Welcome to H.C.M.I am Dr Krishna Dubey.Dear friend, now your son is looking in recovery phase and his Hepatitis is improving. Important thing that you should be aware is proper followup and diet.Strictly avoid fatty and oily food. Diet should be rich in carbohydrates like Cereals, Dry fruits , Patato etc. You can give ... | |
84 years old, minor foot surgery done, mumbling, mimicking, speaking nonsense. Treatment for poor mental health?
OK, my 84 year old mom was hospitalized yesterday because she began acting not like herself. This occurred 2 days after having minor foot surgery . She began mumbling, then mimicking then speaking clearly b... | Hi there. Thank you for posting your question with Healthcaremagic. I will do my best to help you. As you describe it here, it sounds as though your mother is manifesting symptoms of dementia. If this is arising as a result of a small stroke or TIA then she may improve quite soon. She will probably need a CT scan to as... | |
What are the symptoms and treatment for bipolar disorder?
Yes, my daughter is 34 years old and the last 6 months her moods cannot be explained. I think she might be bipolar but she thinks it is everyone else, not her. She is angry, sad, crying, yelling, talking in circles, and I never can understand what Is really wr... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The symptoms you are providing here could relate to so many mental disorders or simply her disappointment. In any case she needs to get a psychologist / psychiatrist help. Convincing her about this at this juncture may not be easy. First you need to talk to so... | |
Arm numbness, light headedness, tongue feels funny, taking Xanax. What should I do?
I have had numbness in my left arm for the past few days. Today on the beach the left side of my face became effected, go light headed / weakness and now my tongue feels funny with dad taste...but not just the left side. I took a Xanax... | there is not enough information for me to tell whether or not it is a stroke which I'm guessing is your major concern. the only way to know is to see someone and get an MRI. the good news is that numbness is a relatively minor symptom. a pinched nerve in your neck is also a possibility and the more likely but cannot... | |
Suggest treatment for cough , low grade fever and wheezing in a child
my 2 year old had a very heavy cough and low grade fever, when i brought her to the dr., they said they could hear some wheezing, it was not asthma or bronchitis, but ordered a nebulizer and albuterol, i never heard of this, does thins seem normal.s... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does he... | |
What is the treatment for bleeding in kidneys and gastro intestinal track?
Hi I m Mary and I too have this LEukocytoclastic Vasculitis, diagnosed in June 2007 with biopsy and? ... also told I had Hep c. I was diagnosed with stage 4 non Hodgkin s malt lymphoma in November 2008 after an endoscopy with biopsy. I went thr... | HiAfter hearing your history i would advise you to take TRANEXAMIC ACID tablet 500 mg twice daily for 5 days.I would also advise you to do a CT scan of whole abdomen.RegardsDR DE | |
How to treat weed brownie allergy and how long does it stay?
hello, my friend is having a bad reaction to a weed brownie i dont not know how much weed was in the brownie, but his symptoms are a little numbness, dizzyiness, vomiting, shakyness, he has smoked weed before but this is his first time eating a edible and al... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,Q- dryl,cetrizine or epinephrine are the drugs which used to combat allergic symptoms without curing underlying cause.This drugs can be used when one might suffer from allergic symptoms like you said numbness,dizziness,vomiting etc.If this symptoms are due to allergy then you need to find out the alle... | |
Suggest remedy for pain in arms
what can i do if tve hurt the brachiordialis muscle.im guessing by looking at the arm anatomy diagram.i mentioned it to my dr. and she basically dismissed it.its now been a month and the pain wakes me up.do i need to go back to the dr.?it hurts mostly when i lift,twist or extend it. | hi,thank you for providing the brief History of youA thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.Also, as you have pain while performing certain movements this can be due to muscle span or inflammation. It can be tendinitis of the biceps muscle and undergoing physcial therapy should give a fruitful outcome. As with... | |
What is the cause and treatment for penis fully covered with foreskin?
problem with penis ,when i was 14 year my penis open properly now .I'M my penis fully covered i can see urine passage ,it smell because the urine dispose inside and it is smelling very bad, i feel ashamed with my partner during sexual intercours... | Hi, You can have phimosis in which foreskin can't retract back fully over the shaft of the penis. So you can check it. If your penis foreskin can't retract fully than phimosis confirmed. For that circumcision should be done in which foreskin removed and tight frenulum released. Drink more water. I suggest you get inves... | |
Suggest treatment for infection on c-section area
problem after c section hi, i am 5 weeks post c section, my scar got infected but thar had almost healed except on the right side of my c section scar there was for the last few days a very small "bubble" of flesh, today there is something coming out of it, it looks li... | Hi,I have gone through your query.From your history it seems like that string like thing is part of suture accidentally stuck in the area. It resulted in local inflammation resulting in improper healing of the scar at right side.If it is suture, then you should see your doctor again for cutting out the extra part other... | |
Q. I would like to gradually reduce the dose of Alprazolam. Is that possible?
Hello doctor, I am taking tablet Alprazolam 5mg (three tablets, a total of 1.5mg) at bedtime. I do not take any Alprazolam or any other benzodiazepines during the day. Also, I started taking Alprazolam about 6-8 months ago. Originally this w... | Hi. Thanks for your detailed query which is self explanatory about the problem. It was lengthy but it contained only relevant thoughts necessary to express your deep rooted concern. First of all feeling nervous or anxious is common term and if you do not know what it means, I am sure you have never had that feeling. If... | |
Osteosarcoma relapsed to lung, damaged right lung. History of limb salvage surgery and chemo for osteosarcoma in tibia. Prognosis?
Sir i was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in my right tibia in august 2009. i took 6 chemo and underwent limb salvage surgery. Now osteosarcoma has relapsed to my right lung and my doctors say... | Hallo Thanks for your query.Sorry to know about your illness.You have a Osteosarcoma of Tibia and you have undergone salvage surgery and now you have a secondaries in the lung Unfortunately it is a terminal stage of cancer and there is little hope of getting cured by any therapy.It is also very difficult to say about s... | |
Suggest remedy for severe tail bone pain while having appendicitis
I m having tail bone pain when I sit, rise up or get into the car. I m a 69 yo white female. I had a ct scan last month when I thought I was suffering appendicitis -- lower right quad abdominal pain, which still remains- no cause determined. Don t know... | hi.other than the tail bone pain, are you experiencing any other signs or symptoms? is the pain tolerable and resolves spontaneously or just persistent? it is best if you consult with a doctor for physical examination and clinical evaluation. first, it could be secondary to stress or trauma placed on the tail bone area... | |
Advise on brain cancer after treated for breast cancer
Mom, just got diagnosed with brain cancer with a 1 inch by 1 inch tumor in her head. She has just finished up with breast cancer, surgery, mastectomy and radiation last month. About 2 weeks ago she started losing her balance and not thinking straight. Her breast c... | Thanks for your question on HCM.Breast cancer is very notorious in spread. And brain metastases are very common. So even with the absence of brain metastases it is protocol to give prophylactic radiotherpay to brain for prevention of brain metastases. But your mother already had brain mets, so chances of worsening brai... | |
Q. I am feeling dizzy after being affected by traveler's diarrhea. What to do?
Hello doctor, I am traveling internationally. I am affected by traveler's diarrhea and vomiting from three days. Day-1: Vomited four times, diarrhea five times. I could not eat anything. Day-2: I took Loperamide. The nurse at the hotel gave... | Hello. Traveller's diarrhea is caused by either contaminated food or water and is generally self-limiting with complete recovery in five to seven days. If you are feeling dizzy that possibly is because of weakness and electrolyte imbalances that occur with vomiting and loose motions and sometimes fever which is associa... | |
What could nausea with vaginal discomfort with kidney pain indicate?
Hi I have the chills and nausea off and on. I also have vaginal pain and genital discomfort along with achy kidney. I do not have gonorrhea or trichanomonis or chylimidia or uti/kidney infection or stones as I have tested negative for them. What coul... | Hi, It can be urinary tract infection (UTI) or vaginal infection like bacterial vaginosis or thrush. You can go for a urine routine examination and a vaginal swab to make a diagnosis. As of now, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assi... | |
How to check for elbow fracture?
I slipped and fell on the ice last night. My left arm took the brunt of the fall, elbow and mid upper arm hitting two protruding brick steps. I had immediate pain in my shoulder, mid arm and elbow which turned into only moderate discomfort. However, there is pain in all three areas whe... | Hi,In my opinion i don't think you need to worry any minor fissures or fracture in the elbow will cause bruising and a recognisable kind of swelling with inability to flex or extend or supinate or pronate your elbow joint some sort of movements will be extremely painful and sometimes cant be done. For my patients I rec... | |
When can wheat products be consumed after taking treatment for wheat allergy?
Good Morning Dr.I Am Amit Sharma From ludhiana Punjab. I want to make some queries for my wife. She has lost her weight in last two months when we approach a dr. he advise some test. All Test are positive but the wheat allergy test which yo... | Hi and thanks for the query,It is important to get a complete allergist review and appropriate test to identify the main foods she might need to avoid to get a proper quality of life. IgE levels could be required to decide on whether she might require some immune desensitization or not. See your allergist once more. Ki... | |
What do these X-ray and PET scan reports indicate?
I have had tenderness/soreness in my lower right lower rib area for 5 months. Very ite pain and not constant. I’ve had x ray’ ct and pet scan and blood tests. Only item found was a 1.5 centimeter spot on my lower right lung. Determined to be benign and insignificant. | Hello,It can be benign lung nodule. Pet is for location the primary and metastasis, but you need to keep a regular follow up.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Mebin Mathew | |
What is the chance of reoccurance of cancer after laproscopic procedure of removing cancer?
I have Wilson s Disease and Diabetes. Every year or two I go for an MRI to assess the liver as a result of the Wilson s. I recently went for an MRI of the abdomen which came back as concerning for renal cell carcinoma due to a ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.If your CT scan has been done and tumor is confined to the kidney then surgery for tumor removal is recommended procedure. Please make sure that there is no involvement of nodes and there is no extra renal manifestation. Usually open laprotomy is done for cancer surgery however if the tumor is ... | |
What is the treatment for headaches and dry throat during pregnancy?
My name is Scholarstica from Nigeria. I m a female & I m 30 yrs old. I am 11 weeks 3 days pregnant. Recently, I started having this terrible headaches & dry throat. I take water as much as I can & I don t get to urinate as often. I spit a lot too & t... | Hi there,,What you underwent in last pregnancy is premature rupture of membranes which led to a preterm delivery, which can have long term effects on the baby.If you have had a preterm baby in a previous pregnancy, you are also more likely to have another preterm in this pregnancy. You will need to take precautions for... | |
What causes pain in chest?
My friend has a dull pain in chest breastbone area and has been in to hospital and had ECG clear and now dismissed taking heparin as precaution of blood clot to return 10-14 days for chest scan. However the last couple of days he has felt discomfort eating and was sick yesterday morning and ... | Thanks for your question On HCM.Since his ECG is normal, no need to worry much for cardiac cause. His history and symptoms like stomach pain,vomiting are suggestive of GERD(Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease).It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up and c... | |
Why my 2 year old has lack of appetite and intermintent stomach pains?
my two year old has a cold since monday accompanied by lack of appetite and intermintent stomach pains that seems to coincide with the intake of food AND sinus pain, body ache and a fever that lasted three days and returns occasionally the past two... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. It seems your kid is going through a viral illness. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is... | |
Can nerve damage cause body tremors while standing and disoriented feeling?
My husband has nerve damage among other problems,no lower reflex,if he sits for awhile then trys to stand,he shakes all over for seconds to 2-3 minutes. we have been to nerve dr.,nuerologist, and no diagnosis. He also repeats himself alot,gets... | Hi, Where is the nerve compression you think? Nerve compression in the spinal cord may lead to weakness in the lower limbs may lead to tremor. Also, check for other possibilities for tremors and weakness like parkinsonism or essential tremor or drug-induced tremors or Wilson's disease etc. Until examination is done it ... | |
Does follicular neoplasm on an FNA report suggest the presence of cancer cells?
Hello Dr, I have questions for my mom,she is retired dentist,65 years old and her case is complex.she has type 1 diabetes and due to it’s complications she got kidney transplant 3 years ago and another surgery for her pain she had in her b... | Hello, Thyroid Neoplasm is a tumor of the thyroid. It can be benign or malignant. Benign (thyroid adenoma) & malignant (papillary, follicular, anaplastic or medullary). Hyperplastic cells are not cancerous but when left untreated they may become malignant. You should get her examined by a GP or oncologist. Get her inve... | |
Had acne, black spots on skin. Having only red spots during 8th month of pregnancy. Pimples return after labor?
Hi,iam having pimples from 18 years,now iam 24years from the 18 years to till 23 years i have done somany things to reduce pimples & black spots,i have used somany of Creams,I have gone though Homeopathy tre... | Hi there let me try to clear some points regarding acne and pregnancy. Acne can be cleared or get worse in pregnancy so there is a mixed approach. Secondly,generally as i can see in practice that acne get worse in the first few months of pregnancy but as the pregnacy proceeds it get better may be due to hormonal change... | |
Can you tell me whether i am HBSAG positive or not ?
I do a test for hepatitis B The values are: 1,23 patient value, with a 1.0 cutoff value. This says I m infected? I m not vaccinated There are chances of false positives? What causes lead to a false positive? Need to know about margins of error and whether the value ... | Hello.welcome.HBsAg is present from 1 to 6 months after the exposure.HBeAg( e antigen) is present 1 to 3 months after acute illness and means high infectivity.Antibodies to HBcAg(anti-HBC) imply past infection..Persistence of HBsAg for more than 6 months defines carrier state( chronic infection) .Get your checked for t... | |
Suggest remedy for numbness in rib cage
Hey doctor. I am 18 years of age. I have recently felt that my feeling system on the upper right of my rib cage (centering near upper closing of ribs) is numb. I seem to feel it effecting me when i sit in certain areas and positions. It aches and feels really painful. Because of... | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your ribThere is another possibility of costochondritisI will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, a... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain after root canal treatment and crown placement
I had a root canal on a back tooth, number 25 I believe, the dentist did not fill the four root canal holes and he put a tempory crown on......it has been one year. I have had crazy pain.....how long can you wait before having the holes ... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The pain after the root canal treatment can be because of the missed canal, or incompletely filled root canals. Nothing to be panic, consult a endodontist and get it retreated. You might have to get the bridge removed and get the tooth retreated. Mean while you can ... | |
Suggest treatment for mental illness
I have two adult children in my home who have both been diagnosed with mental illnesses. My son is under treatment, but my daughter is not, and in the last 16 months, she has brought havoc to my home. She has taken over my dining/living rooms, and part of the kitchen with things th... | Firstof all,only psychiatrists and psychologist can decide and not the jury directly whether any treatment is required-there should be re-appeal in court and one may seek help of human rights activists and agencies.secondly,the helpless children with unsteady mind need parental support and guidance froma psycho-social ... | |
Is Progynova effective in the treatment of infertility?
Hello sir, My Name is Aishwariya. I got married on 2015. i have an Pcod issue. my last MC date is 14-07-17. I am trying for Baby. I did bariatric surgery on last year. Till last month doctor gave me duoluton tab for getting regular periods. my Estrogen level is 5... | Hello,To become pregnant two hormones work. One of which is Estrogen which prepare the uterus to become gravid after fertilization and the other one is Progesterone which maintain the pregnancy.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani | |
Could the severe pain in the calf be due to the medications given by Rheumatologist?
I have lupus and finally got a Rheumatologist to treat it. He started me on 400mg. daily. I take 200 in am and 200 in pm. I have had nausea which went away first week. Still have loose stools and minor cramping. I have had muscle pain... | HiYou haven't specified which medicine you are on...Get serum ANA test done along with CBC,ESR,CRP which shall give clue whether your disease process is still active,if nit modified treatment can be done,report to your doctor.Leg cramps may be due to dehydration, less fluids intake,electrolyte imbalance,get serum sodiu... | |
Q. Had sex after Chlamydia treatment and I am bleeding. Why?
Hello doctor, I tested positive for chlamydia 10 months back. The only symptom I had was bleeding in between my period that month, so I decided to go get checked out. I was prescribed two Azithromycin pills to take that day, and was told that everything woul... | Hi. Your bleeding is unlikely be solely due to chlamydia infection. There is a possibility of cervical erosion or polyp which needs to be diagnosed by speculum examination and if needed, by ultrasound. If the pathology is found, needs to be treated differently. Regarding treatment of chlamydia infection, your sexual pa... | |
Suggest remedy for severe toothache
Im 33 weeks and 4days pregnant and i have a severe toothache resulting me for sleepless night and not eating well. I want to extract my tooth but im scared if these will have a bad effects to my baby. What should i do for these uncomfortable toothache? | Hello,A severe toothache brings up the concern of an infection. You need to treat an infection. Please check with your OB-GYN physician and update your doctor on this condition. Any complications with your pregnancy or allergies may affect your choice of dental treatment. This needs to be discussed with your treating d... | |
Is there any treatment which can enable a person having injury in the 3rd and 4th vertebrae to walk again ?
i had car accdeint i injerd the 3rd and 4th Vertebrae i can move my feet Slightly can i walk agine?? plz help me | yes u can surly walk again... take arnica 200 one dose in the morning and second dose at night for three days n report.. its a homeoapthic medicine so safe,sure n faster results.. godbless.. drvigsclinic@gmail.com | |
Brain and lung cancer, confusion, put on ventilator. Brain surgery done. Treatment?
Hi, My sister has brain and lung cancer . She has brain surgery and was doing okay. Friday night she got very confused and we couldn t get her in bed. She went to the hospital and was put on a vent and removed because of carbon levels.... | Hi,I think I understand what you have described. In your sister's case, her confusion may have been due to high carbon dioxide levels. This may have been caused by the effects of the brain cancer which can affect the breathing pattern which, in turn, affects the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. When she was put o... | |
I am diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and impacted colon but still getting dizziness,itchy hands and abdominal pain
I have had dizziness for three months, the itchy feet and hands for about two months and the abdominal pain and nausea started about 4 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and an impacte... | Hi, Thanks for query, As you had impacted colon,itching of hands and all tests are normal. Have you gone for stool rest? It is possible that you might have worm infestation causing itching and constipation. Go for stool test for ova and cyst and afterwards go for antihelminthiasis treatment. I think you might have rule... | |
What causes continuous stomach pain and headache?
I have had a continuous stomach pain for 3 or 4 days now. Every time I bend over my head hurts and then I stand back up and I feel dizzy and light headed and my head hurts a couple minutes after the fact. I feel slight pain on my upper back and stomach. I have insuranc... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history..Stomach pains 4 days - continuous, headache on bending - dizziness on standing - back ache - no appetite - need of force feding - unable to visit a Doctor in spite of Insurance for want of time. You history is suggestive of a flu and take tablets like Paracetamol with ... | |
What does no focal hepatic lesion mean?
what does this mean? Liver: Hepatic size and contour are normal. Focal biliary ductal dilatation is again demonstrated involving the posterior inferior segment of the right hepatic lobe. The appearance is not changed from comparison exam. No focal hepatic lesion. The portal vein... | This report means that the scan taken has almost the same result as your previous scan. Your bile duct in one part of your liver is dilated. No focal hepatic lesion means you do not have any new masses or growths or change in liver architecture in new scan. Thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for irregular heart beat and breathlessness
from since a young age i always had irregular heart beats. eg i was playing football when all of a sudden my heart started beating alot faster than usual, with chest pains on the right and short of breath. i ocassional suffer these attacks even when i sit d... | Hi thereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you, palpitations along with shortness of breath is more likely to happen due to cardiac Arrythmias and it requires further evaluation to avoid fetal cardiac events. Kindly get your ECG, treadmill test or stress echocardiography done ... | |
Suggest dosage of AKT 4 tablets for TB
Hi,My wife was detected TB and as per doctors prescription she is using AKT 4 and the course was just started before 10 days. so can we participate in sex while using AKT 4 course.And please let us know how to use AKT 4 tablets and timings when it should be used for one strip | YES YOU CAN HAVE SEX. TAKE ONE KIT (ALL THE TABLETS) AT A TIME BEFORE BREAKFAST DAILY WITHOUT BREAK FOR 2 MONTHS. YOUR DOCTOR WILL REDUCE MEDICINE AFTER TWO MONTHS.URINE WILL BE YELLOW ,DO NOT WORRY. SOME PERSONS FEEL VOMIT ,YOU CAN TAKE ANTI EMETIC TABLET DOMSTAL BEFORE TAKING MEDICINES.IF DOES NOT SUITS, CAN TAKE O... | |
Dark red color on gums, burning sensation. Taking percocet medication post surgeries. Treatment?
hi..i have taken percocet a few times after surgeries, and everytime i take them it causes my gums to get a really deep dark red color and everything i eat or drink makes my mouth feel like there is hot sauce all over it, ... | hi...thanks for the query...please tell your doctor to change your antibiotic... in the meantime, when there are no symptoms, go for scaling and root planing once and maintain good oral hygiene...whenever symptoms occur again, apply local anesthetic gel over the affected areas... avoid hot and spicy foods... take vitam... | |
What could tumor on pancreas with internal bleeding suggest?
My friend had internal bleeding and has been in the hospital for 4 days and now they said they found a tumor on his pancreas. My mom died of pancreatic cancer. They gave her 6-8 weeks and she lived 8 months, but i honestly feel that my friends is worse than ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have pancreatic cancer or some pseudopancreatic cyst. Whatever it may be, you need surgery if there is internal bleeding. Consult your doctor and go for surgery accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I ... | |
What causes lump on top of head post injury?
My 5 year old has a lump that sticks up and is hard enough to feel like a bone or cartlidge is sticking up (on the top of his head). His uncle said he hit his head on the counter almost two weeks ago and my son was pretty upset but there was never any blood. The bump has no... | Hello dear,The lump formation on the forehead is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma.The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics pr... | |
What causes child to lose ability to move legs?
2 1/2 year old boy has lost the ability to move his legs, can not stand up/support any weight etc. He has not had any significant falls etc in recent days. He had to wear a brace for 6 months when born as he had problems with his hips (not sure if this is relevant). | hi ,sorry to hear about your son,inability to move legs may be a sine problem or neurological problem.you said he had problem since birth.how is his IQ like if he speaks few words,able to communicate etc.i would suggest you to see a pediatric neurologist.have a good day | |
Q. What treatment can be had for the skin tag in my groin area?
Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old male. I have what looks like a mole or skin tag in my groin area. The mole or tag itself does not hurt. The mole or tag is soft and rubbery. I have noticed a hard boil like a lump under the tag or mole a couple weeks ago. W... | Hello. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is an acrochordon (skin tag) which must be secondarily infected due to constant squeezing. Groin area, armpits, and neck are the common site of skin tags. Was there color change (black pigmentation) weeks prior or was it s... | |
Have oily skin and blackheads. Is there a permanent cure?
I have oily skin and suffer from blackheads.. It s a struggle for me as a gay man.. I m 21 years old and I m wanting to have perfect skin. My skin always has a greasy look to it.. I would like my pores to appear smaller and my face to appear smooth with an even... | Hi, To treat your skin concerns, these suggestions might be helpful Use a salicylic acid based face wash twice in a day Get your blackheads removed regularly Apply adapalene gel or retino a cream over face for two hours. This would reduce recurrence of blackheads and decrease oiliness too. Apply in very small amounts a... | |
What treatment is suggested for separated lower disc?
I have a disc problem a lower back disc separated in car accident . I am trying not to have surgery I have a lot of problems unbearable pain I had therapy, epidural,pain killers,muscle relaxers etc. nothing has helped could you please help me if you can give me som... | Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,Brief Answer - Anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin, Physical therapy , Steroid injections etc.Explained Answer - Conservative treatment of lower disc pain usually is successful over time. It includes:1. Pain medication or pain therapies such as ultrasound, ma... | |
Q. My ECG report was strange. Is this due to anxiety?
Hello doctor,I had a strange ECG from my watch. No one else looks like mine, and my primary doctor said that it is anxiety. | Hello. I have thoroughly gone through the ECG results there are no specific changes that would indicate any pathological change. ECG results might show different shapes and morphology, but it does not necessarily mean it is abnormal. I have to ask what are you doing about your weight? You are overweight, and it puts yo... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
What causes stiffness and low blood pressure in the morning?
i have morning bp of 102/68 with pulse of 59. i'm 47 5'9" 185 lb and do very little physical activity. i do have alot of stiffness and body aches in morning . i have consistant blood sugar of about 82 in morning. is this normal or should i have tests done? i... | Hi ThereAfter going through the details i would like to tell you that all you parameters are within the normal recommended limits. But the as you are telling that your morning urine do have fruity smell to it which could be a sign of pre diabetes situation so i would like to recommend few tests to you like HBA1c for 3 ... | |
How to treat PCOD?
Sir, my self is kkkku .im 26 yrs old. Befor three mnts I get married. But i m suffring from pcod problem for last 6yrs. At this present time I want to get pragnance..but my period is irregular..and I took treatment regularin last 6 yr. Plz hellp me sir. | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.I am very sure of the diagnosis, only some reports remain to be done in this case.The condition is called PCOD - PolyCystic Ovarian Disease.In this condition, there is underlying hormonal imbalance - the exact ... | |
Does pain in upper right side of abdomen indicate gall bladder problems?
Hi, I m worried that I might be having issues with my gallbladder. I have sharp pain in my upper right side whenever I eat greasy foods or drink milk. Would you recommend getting this evaluated? Is there any danger to waiting a few days to see if... | Hello,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.Your problem seems to be due to inflammation of gall bladder. There may be gall bladder stone as well.As such, you should get evaluated as complications of gall bladder inflammation may be troublesome.If you want to wait for a few day, be watchful for fever, jaundice and i... | |
What causes a white colored skin after molar extraction?
I has a bottom molar extracted a week ago as of today. Tonight I noticed I had something white in the area that would not come out when rinsing with salt water. I thought it was food from the sandwich I ate and gently removed it. Now I'm not so sure it was food!... | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query as you have undergone extraction of molar tooth this white colored skin you have noticed can be food debris or it cacane raised flap of gingiva you have noticed . I will suggest you to consult your dentist for examination of oral cavity and inmeantime do maintain proper ... | |
Can any online doctor help me with the following results?
Quantity 5.0 ML ml; Sperm counts (Total count) 60 MILL/ML; Live count 15 MILL/ML, sperm per ejaculate 300 MIL; Motility: Percentage motile sperm 25%, Rapid linear progression 10%; slow non linear prgression 15%, non progressive 75%; sperm morphology 35%. Sameer... | Hello Your semen analysis findings may indicate decreased sperm motility.Motility should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 25% motility,so it is low.Sperm count is normal.It should be at least 20 millions/ml.You should do exercise and take nutritious diet.You can also take anti-oxidants.You should avoid ... | |
Severe pain in lower abdomen, urine report showed RBC. Chances of kidney stone?
my name is suresh .i got pain to my left lower abdomen and back of abdomen in same place and i took a painkiller and went to hospital.there they took my CBC and urine check and report of cbc was fine but report of urine the rbc was found T... | Hi. Some time can always be the first time! Urinary stone is one of the common causes of pain in abdomen and blood in urine. You should get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen (with particular focus on the KUB (Kidney, Ureter and Bladder)). In case if a clear evidence of stone is not found in the report, you may be advis... | |
Due to nervousness my hand always get sweat
due to nervousness my hand always get sweat & vibrate ? & due to this i always depressed & fear, i always try to avoid everything in my life ? | Nervousness, sweating and vibrating are due heightened sympathetic nervous system activity. Anxiety can cause these symptoms. Try these life style modification: Eliminatine caffeine, start an exercise program, improve your diet, and get support from family and friends. Try some relaxation techniques like Yoga, meditati... | |
How to treat calf muscle pain and swelling?
Yesterday, I was running uphill when I felt a pop in my right calf muscle. It felt as if someone threw a baseball and hit my calf muscle. I have used ice packs all day so most of the swelling and pain are alleviated. However, I am having trouble walking in a normal way . The... | It is possible that your Plantaris tandon (a small muscle wih long tandon) is broken.This often happen & usually recovers fast.You may do hot fomantation & take paracetamol 250mg BD along with Multivitamin 1 tab OD.x5 days. Feel free to contact me again, if you don't have satisfactory response. | |
What could cause recurrent fainting on accidental hurting of bones/joints?
I hit my knee a couple of weeks ago playing with my son and passed out! It felt like i hit my funny bone. I just thought i hit it to hard. Then a few days later i hit my heel on the chair at my house and passed out. Well i was like whats wrong.... | Hello,I would explain that this is an overreaction to the pain. You should know that this is a physiological reaction, which is related to the activation of the vagal nerve due to a strong pain. It is more prominent in sensitive persons. But, this does not mean that something serious is going on. Try to relax and don't... | |
Varicocele in both testicles, testicle twists after sitting for a long time
I m a 21 Male about 140 lbs. I have varicocele in both testicles, After i sit in a chair in one position for a little while, My left testicle will turn sideways when I stand up. I then have to twist it back into place. why does this happen and... | Good Day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!Varicocoele is dilation of the veins that drains the testes and doesnt have to do with the twisting of your testis. Varicocoele may or may not cause scrotal pain and discomfort. You may have a congenital condition called bell-clapper deformity where in your testis ... | |
What does dark vessels in tongue suggest?
I have noticed recently my vessels along the bottom sides of my tongue are darker but one side, my left is like a huge cluster and plum color. What could this be an indication of? I hate going to the dentist, more recently because I had a dentist ruin two teeth the same day, n... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The vessels along the floor of the mouth or below the tongue could be a varicose vein or dilated sublingual vein. Nothing to worry it is benign condition, i will not harm you. if there is any change in the size then consult a oral physician and get a MRI done to rul... | |
What causes abdominal bloating with broken ribs?
This past Friday I was in a motorcycle crash in which I broke 4 lower left ribs. I am told that is just going to take time and there is really nothing I can do... I feel like my abdomen is blouted... Is this normal and is there anything I can do for it? | Hi.Thanks for your query.This is not normal.The bloating of the abdomen with a history of an accident which has broken lower ribs indicate investigation to see whether there is any internal injury to the abdominal viscera.I would advise you the following:Be nil orally till you are declared OK on investigations. X-ray a... | |
What causes palate inflammation with pus and blood?
my top of the mouth the palate near the wisdom teeth (top right) is soft and uneven and inflammed. it feels like i have burnt the top of my cleft palate but i havent. when i press thi sit releases blokkd and i think some pus earlietr today. i have crowns fitted near ... | Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swelling and discharge from the palatal aspect of your wisdom tooth could be because of the tooth or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out infection of teeth. if the tooth is infected then get it extracted under local ane... | |
Does diffuse posterior bulge with posterior protrusion and indenting thecal sac as shown on MRI mean sciatica?
My MRI shows Diffuse posterior buldge with posterior protrusion of L5-S1 disc, indenting thecal sac. Sir, Can I walk about 15 minutes per day. How can I do yoga. Is this is a SIATICIA. My problen is in back b... | Hello,This MRI finding is not indicative of sciatica. Sciatica usually causes back pain irradiating in one or both legs, which is triggered by walking or sitting position. For this reason, I would recommend performing regular physiotherapy and checking your knees too (an X-ray study of both knee joints, coupled with in... | |
Should i be concerned about pregnancy due to pressure in lower abdomen?
Hi,I had a miscarriage(blighted ovum) about 3 weeks ago. My cramping only lasted about 3 days and my bleeding lasted for a week. I haven't seen any bleeding since then but this past week I've been experiencing pressure in my lower abdomen and preg... | Hallow Dear, I hope the diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonography. I am not sure whether your termination of pregnancy happened naturally or you had to have surgical/medical intervention. If it was natural termination, there is a possibility that some parts of products could have remained inside the uterus causing inf... | |
What causes rash between thighs and how to treat it?
hi Doc!i have this rash between my thighs, very itchy and not sure what it is caused by. am told it could be heat rash but i am not considered big in any way. then i am told by family that it could be high protein allergy but i have not eaten anythig different latel... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicThis seems most likely to be a fungal infection of the groin (Tinea cruris). The location of the rash and itching goes in favour of this being a fungal infection.Groin folds are a common site of fungal infections; the anatomy being such that the folds trap moisture, whi... | |
Suggest treatment for the staff infection on the hand
i have on the top of my hand a staff infection the size of a half of a cherry tomatoe i am taking 1ooomg of penicillin every 4 hrs, soaking my hand epsomsalt and hot water and using bacitracinit started on wed is there anything else i can do it does not seem any be... | It usually takes at least a couple of days of antibiotics before you will notice an improvement in an infection. My question is, are you sure it is a staph infection? Penicillin is not very effective any more for staph. You might need a different antibiotic. Also the dose of penicillin you are taking is way too high. D... | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the knee
My knee has been really sore lately . And today I noticed on the lower side of my kneecap is a lump. It s kind of squishy and when I push on it ,it goes in behind my knee cap and when I walk it comes out. The back of my knee is swollen. What do I need to do? | Hi,Dear,Good Early Morning and Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your painful lump on the knee-is as follows--Could be-Infra-Patellar Bursitis with Hydro-arthrosis- due to -"Synovitis with Arthritis of Knee joint" with -Morant Baker's Cyst of kn... | |
Q. What causes reddish flap in the tonsil area?
Hello doctor, I had been having slight trouble with left tonsil. I suffer with tonsil stones and started to get yellow/green semi-solid fluid forming bottom of tonsil. This was easy to get out with cotton bud. It smelt so knew it was tonsil fluid/stone. I have always had... | Hello. The picture you have attached does not show any lesion (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a normal looking tonsil showing tonsillar crypt (Crypta magna) which is normal. As of now the tonsils are normal looking. They are hypertrophied nor is there any membrane or pus filled clefts or crypts... | |
What does a brain scan report diagnose?
I passed out for about 5 minutes and had convulsions. EMT encouraged me to go to the hospital, but I went to my doctor since my BP and heart was fine. EMT said they thought it was a heat stroke since I was outside and my skin temperature was over 103 degrees. The doctor took ... | Hi, If something is going wrong on the brain. It can show a tumor, growths, masses, other structural abnormalities (that are quite unlikely) like water on the brain but also stroke, but it might have to be delayed for the stroke to become visible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further... | |
What causes grinding painful sounds inside the skull?
Hi, I m 27 years old, 240 pounds, have severe fatigue, inability to lose weight even though I spent the majority of my life at average or below average weight and in very good condition. I have digestive issues that mimic stomach ulcers along with severe diarrhea a... | Hi, I think there are several issues that need to be dealt with the weight gain, hair growth, joint pains, skin lesions can be all related to some endocrinology (hormonal issues). Sometimes, when the hormonal levels in our body are disturbed it can lead to such symptoms. Even the persisting high-grade fever and raised ... | |
How to analyse child s EEG?
On a infant EEG, the graph just shows a bunch of high and low as I would refer to as squiggly lines. How does one actually interrupt the graphs. I understand the doctor will be in to go over everything but being that the baby is 2 months old and having to wait at least 24 hours to see the N... | DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. As a layman, normal person without any medical knowledge, it is very difficult to analyze EEG report. There are several aspects for an EEG. Experienced doctors can evaluate those within seconds. Therefore, it is always better to wait till the doc... | |
What should be the dosages of Tylenol and Motrin in a 2.5-year-old suffering from high fever?
My daughter is 2.5 and been battling high fevers for going on the 5th day now. I’ve been giving Tylenol round the clock and started alternating with Motrin yesterday. She is due in 1 hour for Motrin (she refused Tylenol imbet... | Hi, This looks like a viral illness. Paracetamol (Tylenol) can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. Ibuprofen can be given at the dose of 10mg/kg/day every 8th hourly and you can alternate these two drugs at the specified inter... | |
What causes recurring pain in left side of chest?
For the last couple of weeks I have been having chest pain on the left side. It comes and goes. I mostly noticed it at night when I was lying down. Now I am having it through out the day and it is lasting longer...it worsens when I bend down. Is this digestive?...it d... | Hi thanks for asking question.Noted you have continuous Chest pain ...First your physical examination done for auscultation and heart sound murmur...Rhonchi or crepitation look for.....Do you have smoking habit???If yes then fibrotic lung disease might be there ....Chest x ray done to rule out bronchitis , emphysema or... | |
Tan around neck and darker elbows and knees. How to get this sorted, aabela ?
hi doctor , I have tan around the neck and forehead. also my elbow, knee and groin area is darker than my normal colour. how to get this sorted, aabela | Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic! The tan on your forehead may due to a number of causes like melasma, excessive sun exposure, etc. but skin on elbow, knee, groin is NATURALLY darker than normal color of body so you should not worry for this. You can apply a lightening cream on face like Carofit at night with a broad ... | |
What causes pain in testicles?
Sometimes my one testicle aches, it's like a weird feeling that doesn't hurt it's just like an annoying sensation. I've already been to the doctor about it once and they couldn't find anything wrong with it, that was about 7 months ago and the pain just now came back. Is something wrong ... | Hi, This type of pain and location is suggestive of epididimitis which is inflammation of part of testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually ciprofloxacin and there are no permanent consequances. MAsturbation and intercourse should be a... | |
How to get rid of clonotril 1mg medication?
how to get rid of clonoitril 1 mg tablet,I am taking it from last 2 years , but it is now unbearable.When i try to quit it my whole body balance become out of order ,i feel like light headiness, dizziness , strong chest pain . Please tell how i get rid this thing. | Hello. Clonotril needs to be tapered off gradually. One should not abruptly stop using this drug, as it can lead to withdrawal effects, as you might have experienced. You can take two tablets of 0.5mg each to start with. And if you break each tablet into 4 parts, there will be a total of 8 parts of 0.125mg each. Now, a... | |
What are the medications for treatment of fibromyalgia?
I saw a pain management doctor who just rx d Lyrica for fibromyalgia. (Ive had this dx for 20 yrs now). I am already on 600mg gabapentin TID along with wellbutrin. This new dr seemed to think nothing of taking both together. And he rx d amitriptyln. Again, I am o... | The pain of Fibromyalgia can be reduced by a comprehensive treatment plan which includes:1. Multiple medications, like anticonvulasants, SSRIs, antidepressants, etc. Your doctor can prescribe you medicine according to your need and health status. 2. Exercises which help reduce the muscle stiffness and spasms arising ou... | |
Have vomiting, headache. Did CT scan. Told brain hemorrhage, under observation
Hi , My sister had a headache 2 days back then she was normal , again she had a headache last night and then in the morning she started vomiting, we have taken her to the hospital and diagnosis are going on even the report for CT scan is aw... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Brain hemorrhage is a serious disorder with mortality rates (the chances of death) close to 30%. However, the chances depend on the size and location of hemorrhage, as well as the age of patient. With good treatment, majority of people with brain hemorrhage survive. Please get back... | |
I just wanted solutions to cure xyy syndrome patient
Hello sir/mam mi husband is an xyy syndrome patient,i got married a year ago and soon after 3 days of marriage i realised tat he is an xyy syndrome, i need cure for his xtreme agressiveness n subnormal behaviour. he is very good infront of others but wen it comes ab... | No cure, as simple as it. No death as not scary as it. No medicine, as no pill as it. No mercy, as heroic as it. | |
What causes rolling of tongue followed by numbness in feet?
Hello doctor, my partner complained of her tongue rolling back n couldn t speak for next 15 min followed by numbness in feat. She said this is normal and happened a many time before. Is it really normal or some precautions medication is required? She is alcoh... | Hello dear,Fairly speaking episodic rolling back of tongue with numbness in legs,doesn't fit with any organic disease in the body.Some patients with dystonia may have episodic rolling back of tongue,but simultaneous numbness in legs does not go with it.It is most probably,some sort of psychosomatic manifestation.Next s... | |
What causes shortness of breath and chest pain for father and son?
My son and i have had these symptoms for about two weeks: shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, weakness, spells of red face. Our xrays are clear, hearts normal, oxygen level normal, no fever, and only a small cough. We have both took a round of ... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here you both should consult physician first for respiratory examination...Your x ray normal so no major organic cause present....You could here have asthma , bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...For that pulmonary function test useful.If it comes for bronchoconstriction... | |
How to control varicocele?
Hi, i'm 19 male . 175 cm . 78 kg .i ve bilateral varicocele .. I had scrotal high resolution ultra sonography &color duplex .. They revealed : both testes and epididymes show normal size with normal echopatten vascularity . No focal lesions the rt. Pampiniform plexus is dilated & tortuous wi... | HelloThanks for query .Based on the report of your ultrasound scanning and color Doppler study of your scrotum and Semen analysis report that you have uploaded I would like to state that you have bilateral grade 2 Varicocele. However your semen analysis report is absolutely within normal range as per WHO standards .A... | |
Having braces. Gums inflammed, growing downwards. Looking for laser removal of gums. Braces affect the process?
Hi! I m 14 years old an i have had braces on for about a year and a half. But my gums are highly inflamed and seem to be growing downwards making my teeth look small. It makes me very self confident! I told ... | When you have braces on and they are tightened to get your teeth straightened out in a row. The orthodontist will always advice you to have the best of oral hygiene so as to ensure that you keep your gums healthy and infection at bay. The best of brushing and flossing techniques when used even with braces on will ensur... | |
Q. What ayurvedic medicine to take after stent placement?
Hello doctor,My father is 58 and recently the doctors told us to go for the implantation of a stent on an emergency basis. We did accordingly. But, I want to rely completely on Ayurveda for him to recover from this heart disease. After the stent, what medicine ... | Hello. I just read your query. See as he has a stent implanted, he has to take all his heart medications. Along with that, he can start capsule Arjun two capsules two times a day with water after food for one month. In case you face any problem after taking this medicine stop taking it immediately. You can start these ... | |
Old aged, have Glioblastoma Brain Tumor, told its cancerous, now doctor are saying its not.Confused
Dr..my 86 yr. old Mom has just been sent home to die with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor ..Drs have explained that it is a very fast growing tumor that has already started spreading to the other side of her brain. The Tumor... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about this diagnosis of glioblastoma in your mom.If the diagnosis has not changed and remain same as glioblastoma multiforme, then it is a cancerous tumor. If they still call it like that, then know it is a cancer with a high capacity of spread that cannot b... | |
Need medication for cough which can be felt in chest
I have had a head cold for the past week, which has now gone into my chest--dry, mostly non-productive coughing and generally feeling crappy. I took my temperature first thing this morning and several hours later. Both times, it was 94 degrees. Should I see my docto... | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your situation and problem.In my opinion you should not worry much.You are having viral URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) mostly. And dry cough is the sequel of viral URTI. So it will mostly go by its own with time. You need to drink plenty of fluids a... | |
What causes a feeling of pregnancy at this time?
Hi, doctor I am 40 years old I have 3 kids by normal pregnancy, Ihave done iui on 21 Feb but i am diabetic but I start insulin after iui in one week and I have made an hcg pregnancy test on 7th march but it was negative my pireod date is 10 march my is my surger effects... | Hi.You can wait for another week and then go ahead with the urine pregnancy test, or report for a blood hCG test. But blood glucose levels can interfere with fertility, so speak to your doctor about this. But insulin should not interfere with fertility treatments ma'am.Best wishes. | |
Suggest an effective alternative to Lyrica
I am currentfly taking Lyrica for nerve pain I m my legs due to Multiple Sclerosis. As a side effect I am experiencing very bad fluid retention in my feet, Previoiusly to Lyrica, I was taking Gabapentin which had bad side effects also. What did people take before there was Ly... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Drugs for nephropathy pain , but natural methods like taking vitamin supplement , capsaicin cream application ,warm baths, stop smoking and alcohol intake, exercise, essential oils application useful. Acupuncture may also us... | |
Q. My wife experienced 8 days of period which was never before. Is it something to be worried?
Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old. We have a daughter through cesarian and now she is 3 years old. We are using a condom as a safety measure to avoid pregnancy. She uses to have periods more or less normal lasting for fi... | Hello. This episode of delayed and heavy bleeding might have been due to one of the two reasons. Delayed or absent ovulation. It is normal to have occasional cycle anovulatory and in such a case period will be delayed and heavy. If this is the case, there should be no need to worry as such an episode will not recur fre... |
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