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Suggest natural remedy to increase hemoglobin count
Hi, My friend whos age is 22yrs old she is having very less hemoglobine means 5 to 6 percent only. she is having this problem from childhood and now she is facing some problem like tired easily very less stamina. please help us how to improve hemoglobine without any ... | Hai,hemoglobin around 5 to 6 is considered as severe type of anemia.it needs certain type of iron based medication as early as possible.In mean time start taking fig,dates,pomogranates and meat regularly to increase the hemoglobin level.folic acid containing foods like spinach,sprouted pulses will help in increasing ir... | |
What causes lightheadedness, constipation, high blood pressure?
Hi, My father is 76 years old. His height is 5 7 and his normal weight is around 66 kgs. For the past few months(since April)he has been losing weight and is now 61 kgs. At the moment his problem is that he feels lightheaded all the time and his stomach f... | hi,Firstly the BP of 130/85 is ok. rather I'm more worried regarding his weight loss of 15 kg in last few months which is not normal. I suggest you show a good physcian and get a complete health check up as at this age, one doesn't expect to lose weight so much. | |
Suggest treatment for severe case of gum disease causing bleeding
My husband has a severe case of gum disease. Some of his teeth have fallen out and what he has left are brownish in color. When he sleeps at night, his pillowcase is stained with blood. If he does not seek medical treatment soon will this affect his ... | Thanks for using Health Care magic.Read your query.Chronically uncared teeth has lead your husbands teeth to be completely affected usually referred chronic periodontitis .If untreated it may lead to the falling of teeth.This will indeed effect the persons efficiency in eating leading to systemic issues.I would advice... | |
Should tetanus injection be taken for cut around the nail of toe?
I had a cut around the nail of the middle toe on my right foot on Sunday afternoon. It didn't bleed much but it is a little sore and there is a red spot at the bottom right part of the nail. I've been treating it with Neosporan and putting a band aid on... | HiI can understand your concern.Yes, a booster dose of tetanus injection should be taken.If you have completed a course of tetanus toxoid injection in September 2006,you need to take a booster dose of the tetanus injection within 24 hrs of the injury. Yes, to take the injection you have to visit a doctor's clinic.Hope ... | |
Could small, brown colored mark on left thigh of baby be birthmark?
My baby is 15 days old and we just noticed a small brownish colored marking on his inner left thigh/knee area. It almost looks as if he got some brown furniture stain on him(we have not had/used any products like that since he was born). It is probabl... | HiWelcome to the HCMIn my opinion it seems to be the cafe au lait spot. Cafe au lait spots get their name from the color, which often appears similar to coffee with a bit of milk. They range in shade from light brown to dark brown, and they can appear anywhere on the baby’s body within the first few years. These spots ... | |
Loose stools and colon cancer
Hi. I am a 26 years old woman. I am having loose and sometimes watery stools accompanied by abdomen cramps and urgency to go to toilet. It started 15 days ago, and then for two or three days I was having normal bowel but again it became worse. I haven't take any medicine yet for this purp... | Visit MEDANTA"THE MEDICITY" A super Speciality Hospital In sec-38 gurgaon where U can get Consultation with Dr ashok vaid(world renowned oncologist And Dr tejinder kataria 9world Renowned breast cancer surgeon )........or visit medanta.org or call for assistance 09419191439 | |
What causes red bumps on head of penis that hurts during urination?
Hi. My friend is having a bit of an issue and I would like some assistance. Hes very uncomfortable and I feel awful. I am an LPN, but this issue is puzzling me a bit. He's been breaking out in one or two little red bumps on the head of his penis and h... | This bumps are most likely due viral infection and burning indicates some secondary infection.Go for certain investigations like cbc. Urine.std profile.Rbs.herpes test to diagnose the condition.start to apply antibiotic cream.Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and medical management. | |
Small hole near back tooth, split gums, partially grown wisdom tooth. Self healing condition?
i have a kind of small hole next to my back left tooth that feels like a sore it s like the skin split or the gum split . I put my finger on it as I look at it in the mirror and it kind of feels like I m touching the base of ... | hello & welcome as you said that wisdom tooth never grew fully means that tis tooth of yours is impacted & problem you are suffering here is pericoronitis. this is gingival flap inflammation usually covers partially impacted teeth. permanent cure for such type of problems is extraction of wisdom tooth, so i will advis... | |
What causes continuous abdominal pain?
THANKS! DIDNT REALIZE I NEEDED TO PAY. SORRY !LET'S TRY.MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT ON DEC 1 2010 AND HAS BEEN HAVING CONSISTANT MEDICAL PROBLEMS. MOSTLY OBDOMINAL PAIN ACCOMPANIED WITH WHITE BLOOD CELLS IN URINE BUT CULTURES THAT COME BACK INCOMPLETE AND HER STOMACH ... | Since the problem started after the roll-over accident, and the pain is continued, I would think of probable causes as follows:: Intestinal obstruction due to post-traumatic stricture or so.AdhesionBack injury in the thoracic spine causing all such problems. I owuld advise the following:::Ultrasonography, CT scan must... | |
How to treat chronic cough with yellow mucus along with shoulder pain?
I have coughing problems with almost three months now. It comes with yellow mucus, very irritating when meeting with lots of people. I have shoulder pain for almost two weeks now.I took panadol (Back pain relief panadol) and coughing and pain jus... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). You are having chronic cough with expectorant. This is seen in lung infection and br... | |
How should right chest and back pain with heaviness be treated?
I have pain in and heaviness in my upper right chest and pain in my right side of my back and if i turn my head to the right its painfull. I was told about a year ago i had contra congitis and it takes a while to heal, Its very painful and when i lay down... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having muscular pain due to muscle spasm.But better to rule out pulmonary cause first for right sided chest pain. So get done chest x ray to rule out lung causes.If it is normal than most probably you are having muscular pain.Try to follow these.Avoid strenuous exer... | |
Suggest treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I truly believe when I was shot in 1998 I obtained my ptsd form that incident. From 1998 to the present my life has been a down ward motion. I was divorced in 2013. she blamed it on my depression. I had been diagnosed with ptsd in 201... | you have to consult psychiatrist for detail evaluation and treatment.do not take retirement unless advised by psychiatrist.as per u r description, u r problem is severe enough.because of psychiatric illness, u are suffering fromsocial ,occupational impairment.i can not comment on reimbursement a it is very difficult.ma... | |
What causes heart flutter with arm pain?
Recently my heart feels like it flutters, and right now while I'm at work, I have a pain in my right arm starting from the neck to my wrist. I am 57 yrs old and overweight by 40lbs. Am I having symptoms of an upcoming heart attack or am I experience minor ones? Thank you for... | this is not heart attack neither major nor minor...you are overweight neck pain suggestive of some postural disorder. however by your symptoms I can not rule out or rule in your upcoming heart attack | |
Suggest alternative medicine for ciplatrim
I was prescribed Ciplatrim with other drugs to assist with my anxiety, depression & binge eating. To my knowledge the pharmasist advised that this drug has been withdrawn from the South African market. What is the reason why it was with drawn. Where else in the world can it ... | **1. Ciplatrim [ sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate] is indicated for the management of obesity, including weight loss as well as maintenance of weight loss, but 'depression' being one of the ADR [adverse drug reaction] of the drug limited it use in associated depression [which you were having].2. ciplatrim is contr... | |
What causes pain and swelling in the gums?
My gum is swollen just under my moler. The top has one white patch, but it isn't red all around like some of the photos I have seen. I had it before my last cleaning and my dentist said it was likely just trauma from chips or something, after taking an ex-ray. He said it s... | Hi..Thanks for the query..As per your complain pain and swelling of the gum under a molar can be due to either deep infection in the gum due to deep impaction of any food debris in the gums or can also be due to decay in the tooth causing infection below the root tips..If the gum swelling is not reducing you should con... | |
Blood tests show a raised lymphocyte count. Should i be worried?
My recent blood tests show a raised lymphocyte count of 4.7% should I be worried? I have had a further test done and doc said its progressively reduced but still not in normal range and to retest in 6 weeks. I m driving myself mad with worry as the reaso... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,As there is increase in lymphocyte count, it indicates that there is some infection in the body.Nothing to worry as your doctor says and count is improving.Having small lump in the neck might be one enlarge lymph node due to some minor infection surrounding.Gradually it will be alright as infection su... | |
Any suggestion for breathing trouble, stomach burn, weakness even after taking cheston cold?
i have been taking cheston cold starting from yesterday after dinner. the phisicial told me to take 1 after food, 3 times a day. but i am stiil feeling more pain. facing difficulty in breathing, burn in stomuch, weakness of w... | in my opinion the se of paracetamol in some persons aggeragerates the breathing symptomps and increases acid causing more burning cheston cold has paracetamol in ityou can use montelucast 10 mg bdwith bronchodilator syp add antacid gel for relieving stomach hurt can use analgesic without paracetamol sos \use fluids to ... | |
Can rabies be transferred through blood? I may have ran over something and when I came inside after cleaning it I forgot to wash my hands and began playing a video game then I realized I needed to wash my hands so I did then I came back and forgot to clean my mouse and I have a bad habit of biting my nails. So if the a... | Hello thanx to contact healthcare magic. If I am your suggestion giving Doctor I suggest you that you should not be worry regarding rabies. Rabies only spreads through damaged nerves, which happens in the case of biting by dogs. But it wont spread by biting of nails. But if suppose when you biting the nail you got inju... | |
Jerky movements at night after double bypass surgery. What to do?
my husband had a double by pass about 5 years ago. since then he has had jerky and kicking movements all night long. It is in the leg that they took part of the vain out for the surgury. He has a hard time sleeping and so don t I. I really hate this for... | Dear I would advice you to take contact with a neurologist because your husband needs to do some brain examinations such as brain CT and EEG. Those symptoms seems to be epileptic seizures and before starting treatment you have to be right diagnosed.With you all the best | |
Black skin rashes around the nose and mouth. Tried fungal infection creams. Need permanent cure
i am 22 yrs old i have some rashes (black in colour) around the nose & mouth(beard) pealing like white scales, suffering form more than 5yrs, consulted more than 10 doctors but this infection was temperorely cured , all sug... | .black skin rashes around the mouth and nose can be seborrhic melanosis.use a moist and keto-b in the morning and melaglow can cure it.use supplementation of biotin and b12 tablets which permanently cures it | |
What are the causes of having red bumps around urinary hole of person doing occasional masturbation?
I have tiny little red bumps that surround my pee hole on my penis head...They recur..I only hae had one partner for many years and we rarely have sex...but I do masturbate about 2-3 times per week...Occasionally these... | DearWe understan your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The tiny red dots could possibly be inflammation of the tender skin in that urethra opening area. This happens to everyone and is natural. I don't hink there is anythingn to worry if there is no itching or burning. Wash the are... | |
What are the causes of itchy, red rashes throughout the body?
a 65 year old man has a itchy red rash all over his body. His hands and face are swollen. His Doctor gave him someanti-itch cream but does not what is causing his symptoms. He is using the same laundry detergent, bath soap etc.I am sorry he is on disability... | Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of Acute Urticaria. It can presents as itching and skin welts/swellings, which can be localized to a particular area or they distributed all over the body. The lesions are evanescent, and they rarely last for more than 24 hoursUrticaria OR hives can occur d... | |
Q. Can I get pregnant even on implant contraceptive while taking Carbamazepine?
Hello doctor, I took Carbamazepine 200 mg for the first (and last) time, at the beginning of this year and stopped right after experiencing some side effects from it. A month later, I discovered that this actually interacts with contracept... | Hi. Why did you take Carbamezepine? Do you have epilepsy? | |
What could abdominal cramps during sex suggest?
I started on the combined pill last wednesday and have been taking it regularly every day at the same time. however yesterday and today I have had painful abdominal cramps and it hurts especially during sex. I was wondering if this was a common side effect or if it could... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. IT is not common to have such a problem after taking combined pill, although these being hormones can cause a change in the ovary and uterus , but pain during sex after such tablets is not common.This is called Dyspareunia meaning painful sex or pain during sex. The ca... | |
Suggest remedy for numbness on my legs with toes and fingers.
I have numbness on my legs, fingers, toes. It first happened to my legs. I took vitamin B fusion since 2011 .the numbness increase with sitting down for a period of time. I did blood test. everything is almost fine except a little lower of Vitamin D. | hi,as you mentioned your symptoms it appears to me as a pinched nerve. For which an MRI will help to see the extent of soft tissue Injury. Also , strengthening the core, pelvic floor and spine muscles will be helpful. Kindly see, if you can learn from a physcial therapist how well to perform. Learning the proper way of... | |
Q. I missed taking the birth control pill and now have severe bleeding. Please guide me.
Hello doctor, I was prescribed a birth control pill to stop an ovarian cyst about two months ago. I have been taking the pill regularly, but I missed a day. I have been sexually active. I have now been bleeding for three weeks wit... | Hello. How are you doing? Please do not get stressed out. You are fine. All this while, you have been trying to control the symptoms of the cyst, when the real cause of this cyst, which is anovulation is still present. Let me explain. You are not pregnant. I say this because, just by missing a single pill, you cannot g... | |
Q. What is the reason for excessive saliva dripping from the mouth while waking up?
Hi doctor, Every morning when I wake up my mouth is full of saliva and many days it comes out of my mouth while sleeping. And in the day, saliva comes to mouth every 2 to 3 minutes. The problem of morning saliva has been there for more... | Hi. As per your complaint, I can provisionally diagnose you as suffering from hypersalivation or sialorrhea. There are various reasons for the same like food debris in the mouth during sleep, use of some drugs like cholinergic drugs, malaligned teeth, improper lip closure due to forwardly placed upper teeth and sufferi... | |
Suggest treatment for muscle spasms.
Hi, I am currently taking 1). Methadone 10 mg. pills 120 mg. per day. 2). dilauted 8mg. tabs 16mg. per day 3). Depakote 250 mg. tabs and I take 750 mg. per day, and 4). testosterone injections 200 mg. every 2 weeks. So here s my question, I m also taking baclofen I don t know the d... | Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required to rule out musculoskeletal problems. Investigations like nerve conduction study and EMG are required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, ... | |
Suggest management of kidney cancer, diabetes, neuropathy and dementia
My father in law is terminal due to kidney cancer, and also has severe diabetes. Hospice nurses come to his home to monitor him. Last week he he a red vein traveling up his leg, which the hospice nurse said was a flare up of his neuropathy. The red... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. His neuropathy is due to diabetes. It also increase the chance of infection. He should control his diabetes first. Insulin or oral anti diabetic drugs are useful. After control of diabetes he should take treatment of kidney cancer according t... | |
Experiencing severe pain in the rectal area
Hi my husband is an heavy equipment operator and gets bounced around in his rig for 10 hrs a day. He called me saying that he is having severe pain in the rectal area while being bounced around on his rig as well as when he coughs and he send when bending over as well. He sa... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hemorrhoids can cause pain and discomfort around the rectal and peri-anal region. As of now he can take laxatives to smoothen his bowel movements and avoid straining for stools. It is better to go for a colonoscopy to assess ... | |
What does the Biluribin count 11 mg/dl in a baby indicate?
Hello Sir / Madam , My wife pregnanct is terminated at 34.4 week due to some problem ,now My babie age is 1.5 Month old but she have total bilirubin count is 11 mg/dl & Indirect bilirubin is 10.7 mg/dl . what doest it mean ..is very dangerous .Pls suggest me .... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Newborns develop jaundice after birth and it is regarded as physiological and will resolve spontaneously. It is also seen in breast fed infants and it is also a harmless condition. Do close monitoring and repeat the tests dai... | |
What causes itchy scalp, flakes in eyebrows despite good hair care? Was diagnosed with psoriasis, prescribed antibiotics
a while ago my doctor said i had psorasis after looking at my skin because i repeatedly was getting sick and needing antibiotics because of the virus. shortly after i went to a dermatologist to talk... | Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCMSeborrhoeic dermatitis OR Dandruff can affect the scalp, face(eyebrows, eyelashes, sides of nose, chin), chest, back and area behind the ear etc.Clinically it presents as itchy, ill-defined erythematous lesions with adherent greasy and yellowish scaling which when scrapped or p... | |
What causes body aches,cough and throat irritation?
I am a 39 yr female that has always been healthy. I haven't felt good for about 2 months and I went to the doctor Thursday. My symptoms are body aches, tight chest, cough, tingling in the throat and chest, tired. He did a chest x-ray and said everything looked fine... | Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain body aches, tight chest, cough, tingling in throat and chest can be due to a number of causes like chronic viral infection/upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, lung infection, acid reflux etc..... | |
What causes chills and low grade fever?
Hi, may I answher yoourt health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have left side pain with cold chills low grade fever along with left side is hot. Severe pain comes and goes. I have had this off in own in the last few months. I had a hystorectomy back in... | Low grade fever with chills are symptoms of viral fever or malaria. For this you have to take tab cefixime 200 mg or tab droxyl 500 mg twice daily after meals with tab nimeson-p or tab akilos-p twice daily after meals for fever and body-ache with tab rantac or tab famotid twice daily empty stomach. If cough is there yo... | |
Irritated mouth with canker sores, tenderness below jaw, sightly swollen jaw. History of fixing the broken tooth in upper partial. Concerning?
. Broke a tooth in my upper partial. Had it fixed went to the dentist for fitting and adjustment...got home and mouth began to get irritated with Canker sores etc and right u... | Hello,Welcome to health care magic forum.The canker sores as well as swelling associated with broken tooth which got fixed can be due to-allergic reactions of material used for fixing tooth.This can often occur due to fracture of tooth involving pulp and thus spreading infection into Peri-apical area.An x-ray of the to... | |
Pain in the tooth after root canal treatment. Have swelling in the gum. What is wrong?
I had root canal treatment one year back.I was feeling pain in that tooth from last three days.i visited dentist,they gave me pain killer and anti biotics for five days.its third day ,i am taking medicine and having releif in pain b... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, After a successful root canal treatment the tooth is completely devitalised, and sealed so there are no chances of pain. Pain can be due to incompletely done procedure, any accidently left unexplored canal, re-infection, food lodgement between the tooth and cap, if the tooth is capped. ... | |
Q. I have discomfort in my lungs after some strenuous work. What can I do?
Hello doctor,I am 50 years old, 210 lbs. I fixed an issue in my attic on Sunday. The work was strenuous but lasted 10 minutes. I did not wear a mask. My home dates from 1923 and the insulation in rock wool. All unchanged since being built, the ... | Hello. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most likely you have an allergic reaction from the materials you have been exposed to. You should not worry about it as a permanent effect is less likely as you have not been exposed for a prolonged period. Exposure for years could cause permanent changes not ... | |
Q. I felt lower back pain while lifting weight. Is it disc problem?
Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. My height is 177 cm, weight 63 kg. I have started workout since six months. I felt lower back pain while lifting weights. Is it a disc problem? | Hello. There are chances of disc prolapse if the following conditions are associated with the lower back pain: If these conditions are present, get an MRI scan done and revert back to an orthopaedician online --> | |
What does painful to touch, huge bump on knee suggest?
I was playing a soccer game and I slide tackled the ball. I got up and it didn t hurt but I looked down at my knee and there was a huge bump. It kind of hurts when you press on it but doesn t hurt when I walk on it. It s the size of half a pong pong ball. Anything... | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.You got hematoma. It is subcutaneous collection of blood. You have got not any pain. These will gradually resolve. Thrombophobe gel local application without rubbing will help to resolve the hematoma. You can discuss with your doctor... | |
Trying for pregnancy. Diagnosed with minor polycystic ovary syndrome. Duphaston given for irregular periods. Side effects?
Hi,We have been trying to have baby since past 6 months. my wife has been diagnosed with minor polycystic ovary. Also her periods were irregular, and hence after consulting doctor who prescribed U... | Hi,Thanks for the query.The time of release of egg can vary from person to person and depends on the menstrual cycle of the woman.This time after taking ubiphene for ovulation induction, let her undergo follicular study which can give the period of ovulation and you can plan intercourse around that period.Usually these... | |
What causes lump on the left side of the chest?
I m concerned for my 7 year old daughter. She has a pea size hard dark colored lump on the left side oh her chest. It doesn t bother her. Only when I try to examine it. It has been there for a few months now. Should I be concerned. No other symptoms or complaints. Thanks | Hi..if it is not hurting her and bothering her it is not an emergency. But as it appeared recently, I suggest you have it examined by a physician. The red flag signs include - sudden increase in size, pain and discoloration and similar lesions appearing elsewhere on the body.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
How to deal with rude and abusing behavior?
It's for one of my relatives. He has been behaving rather rudely in his home and often speaks with louder sound. When asked what's the problem he begins to talk about others being hated by him. He abuses his parents accusing that they are obeying other not him. | HiThanks for using healthcare magicAggression, suspiciousness, odd behavior etc are part of psychosis and in that case, he needs proper mental evaluation. Consult a psychiatrist and get him properly mentally evaluated. In case, he has psychosis, then he would improve with antipsychotic treatment. If you need further h... | |
Can I take folsafe tablets to conceive?
hii am 24 year old , my husband is 32 years old .we got married on 23 feb 2011 .we are anxious to have a baby. we consulted a gynec and she advised me take folsafe tablets for 3 month 1 tablet per day . what is the use of folsafe tablets . please advise | Hi, Thanks for writing..I understand your concern..Folsafe is folic acid which is just a vitamin supplement which help to prevent anomalies in the fetus. It has no role in conceiving.. May be your doc was trying for spontaneous conception prior to using tablets for ovulation induction. You can use ovulation induction d... | |
What is the treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
I went to my old dr the other day to get back on adhd medicine. He put me on what I use to be on which is 2 20mg adderall daily. I have barely slept, barely eaten, all I ve has to drink is water and a good bit. What little I do pee, which is VERY litt... | Hello dear ,I understand your concern.It seems you have UTI and parennchemic reaction of liver.Urine tests,liver test and ultrasound should be done to rule out it.For treatment I suggest- Cefixime 1 tablet twice after meal for 5days and Cyston 2 tablets twice a day for 1 month.- LIV 52 should be given two tables twice... | |
How to improve penile sensitivity?
Hi, is there anything that can be done about reduced penile sensitivity? Orgasms through masturbation have become more difficult, now to the point where it is almost impossible unless I am very aroused. With a woman I also have a hard time having an orgasm. In either case I can get a... | HiThank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Anaesthetic or condom with anaesthetic will help you decrease sensitivity and prolong ejaculation time. SSRIs like paroxetine or dapoxetine also used for some. Dapoxetine can be used in need (sos) also. But initially you can try squeeze and stop technique and ... | |
How to conceive naturally after stopping contraception?
dear madam,i am 34 years old and a diabetic since the age of 25. i am on tablets. i take glimsev 1-0-1, glysipage 1-1-1, voglitor 1-0-1. i have a 9 year old daughter, i conceived her by first cycle of IUI at GG hospital chennai. i was on copper T , i removed it i... | do serum tsh and serum prolactin den do follicular study after taking clomiphene from day two den follicle size increase to 18 mm den rupture den iui fr early results. ..or else keep relationship between 11 to 18th day of cycle. ..regularly | |
What causes pain and swelling in the vagina after an accident?
I WS IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND I HAVE ABROKEN COLLAR BONE AND A BROKEN PELVIS DAMAGED GALL BLADDER AND A ABRAISED LIVER. I HAVE A VERY LARGE HEMOTOMA AND A BULGE WAS ON MY LEFT HIB AND ABDOMON THAQT IS HOT, THEN TODAY THE SWELLING PAIN AND DISCOLORATION MOVED ... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, you seems to have multiple injuries having internal bleeding that might be causing the ecchymosis (Collection of blood beneath the subcutaneous region ) such case need close medical monitoring as long as the vital organs injury is concern, the great danger is infectio... | |
How to treat a stretched lateral ankle ligament?
A week ago my friend sat on my foot in class and he was bouncing on it and my whole leg was straight and i think i stretched a lateral ankle ligament. I wish i could get out of gym to orrow but my gym teacher is really strict and hates when kids bring excuses to gym cla... | Hi You feel that you have injured your lateral ligament in the ankle and are afraid to attend gym tomorrow. My advice is - use a crepe bandage and pain killers and see how you feel. If you feel better then go for gym , else go to a doctor for further assessment. | |
Q. I have signs of premature aging. Please suggest a homeopathy cure.
Hello doctor,I am 21. I am suffering from dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles around eyes even with dark facial hairs and loose facial skin. In short, I am finding signs of premature aging, hair greying, and excessive hair loss. Please please h... | Hello. I understand you have been suffering from the signs of premature aging. The most common cause for this is lack of sleep and very stressful life. Firstly, I would advise you to take proper rest and sleep every day for seven to eight hours and try to manage or reduce the stress in your life. Secondly, eat lots of ... | |
Suffering with depression, OCD. Is it safe to take effexor with prozac?
I have been taking effexor xr for about 5 mmonths it works very well for depression although the down side is hair lossl i t does not however work with my ocd adn i was wondering if i could take both these drugs to tacke these two problesm i.e. pr... | hi, OCD is one of the long term problem and itself can induce depression when the symptoms of OCD increase. or there could be separate depressive episode due to some thing else. and Prozac is a very good drug for both and OCD and depression however at different dosages, so its up to your psychiatrist to adjust the dose... | |
Is it OK that my resting rate went down within 8 months of running?
I am a 55 year old man with a pacemaker. I started running 8 months ago and my resting heart rate has gone down to about 52. My cardiologist even lowered the threshhold rate of my pacemaker from 60 to 50. Is it OK that my resting rate went down aft... | Hidear its a generalised procedure to keep the thresh hold limit to a lower side ... a bit lower side , 50 is mild bradycardia and actual pacemaking is required if heart rate further drops less then 50 , other wise if he sets the limit to 60/min your battery will discharge very soon and again the new battery is t... | |
What causes shortness of breath?
hello dr.i have a sleepless 4 nigths ago i couldnt even lie down on my bed due to difficulty of breathing and accompanied by nonstop burping,i thought i could be able to breath if i burp but still i always reposition to able to sleep please i need your help..thanks a lot...waiting edit... | Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are different causes for the same as - lung pathology in form of pneumonia , effusion or severe congestion - severe GERD related - anxiety , stress associated - diaphragm problems - liver patholo... | |
What causes frequent bowel movements in a child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi doctor, my 5 month old son has been pooping a lot the past 2 days. It is pale yellow. He is a little bit cranky too. He is more on formula now than breasfeed. He gets 26ounces a day of go... | Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I am a pediatrician and am happy to help. Healthy breast-fed infants the age of your son pass between one and eight bowel movements per day with an average of two to four. They may have a stool after each feeding. The stools of breast-fed babies are pasty, mushy, and light yellow. Babies... | |
Upper abdominal and chest pain, upper GI endoscopy done, shows hiatal hernia, no acid reflux, pressure in solar plexus
I have been suffering from persistent pain in the upper abdomen and chest for over 10 years. Because it gets worse with exercise, I have had every possible test to assess my heart health (including ca... | Hi, You may consult a neurosurgeon for ruling out any disorder in you thoracic spine (vertebral column) which might be causing 'referred pain' in your chest/abdomen. Thanks. | |
Have excessive glares and abnormal behavior. Prescribed Risdone. Have side effects. Reason?
I am 21 yrs boy having excessive glares and abnormal behavior(Anger, violent behaviour, isolated from outside world, internet addiction ) My parents took me to the opthalmologist , he checked my eyes & reported that my eyes are... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.First of all, we need to make a clear-cut diagnosis for your symptoms. This may require investigations such as MRI brain and EEG.At present, you are on too many medications, including for psychiatry disease, epilepsy and migraine. Whether you require all these or not, has to be decid... | |
How does HCG injection dosage work?
Hello Dr. Rynne, I am Ibrahim 28 years old man and it is two years that I got married, but no kid yet. Finally my physician told me that your Y chromosome is negative, therefore I have to use HCG injection to get sperm. so I want to ask you how dose HCG injection work? | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIN short: If Y chromosome is negative then you are not a male.Explanation: Please visit a andrologist/gynaecologist for opinion. If Y chromosome is not there thenthe individual is nat a male and it is not possible to get sperms without Y chromosome. PLease send your reports for... | |
Suggest remedy for getting pregnant
hai dr, i have some problem my wife side , she take treatment in pcod , i am living in ksa , when i came to india this year last , she is already take tablet folinine and treatment also, if i came i will try to get a pregnent my wife , please answer meDr | Hi, Thanks for the query.I understand your concern. You have not told the treatment she had taken for pcod. I hope it's completed. Still she needs to get ovulation study done &confirm the ovulation day (which day of month it is)... In case she does not have ovulation let her have same study after ovulation stimul... | |
Does antibiotics have side effects?
I was put on anitbiotics and ear drops for an ear infection. Since the end of the cours almost a week ago, rarely but sometimes it hurts when i pee and i cannot do a no2. it tries to come out but it hurts and just won t. What could be wrong? are these side effects? | HiYou have not mentioned the name of antibiotics.Antibiotic use can definitely cause constipation and burning sensation while urinating.Drink plenty of fluids to flush out the drug.Fruit juice and tender coconut is also recommended in case you are not a diabetic.Eat high fibre diet to soften the stools.Laxatives like l... | |
What causes a bruise on the side of a 3 week s baby?
Please could you help with a possible explanation for a bruise on the side of a three week old baby s face. He was 5 weeks premature and had a traumatic delivery with forceps and was in special care for 2.4 weeks. Upon being discharged from SCBU, he was at home for ... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consul... | |
Blood reports show low potassium levels, enlarged RBC. Alcoholic, wrenching, no appetite. Liver disease ?
Hi my husband has been feeling generally unwell for months and recent blood tests have shown he has low potassium level and enlarged red blood cells.he is an alcoholic and drinks at least 2 bottles of wine per day... | Hello, Welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das. The symptoms you mentioned indicates presence of chronic liver disease. Do a liver function test and consult with a gastroenterologist for clinical evaluation, for ordering required investigations and for further management. Regards. | |
On effexor XR, want to start oxyelite pro. Is it safe?
I just started taking 75 mg of effexor XR. I just purchased a bottle of Oxyelite pro, and read on the bottle to check with your Dr about taking it with SSRI s. My body is used to stimulants, I have been taking Lipo 6 on and off for over 5 years now, but I have not... | First of all why do you want to take a product which is not found scientifically proven values and follows unethical marketing practices? The promotional website has a disclaimer in the bottom "Note: This website is not run by or affiliated with USPLabs, LLC. To visit USP Labs' official website, please go to USPLabsDir... | |
Child absolutely normal, had seizures as an infant due to incorrect dosage, EEG reports normal, dosage of Tegrital tapered and finally stopped. Was treatment appropriate?
when my baby was 5 month old he got seizurs coz of wrong dose of other medicin, he was on tegrital of all most eight month,though after starting thi... | Hi, . Seizure in neonates under 5 years of age is usually benign condition and not worrisome. It is good to know that there are no more seizures after tegrital use. Now that there are no seizures for more than 6 months and EEG is normal, medication can be stopped as it is now done. A few clinicians though believe in co... | |
What causes tightness on the right side of the face?
My daughter has jaw popping, facial tightness on right side of face/jaw. It s not painful. Causes her to have trouble eating as she has trouble opening/closing mouth. Took her to dentist and was told to take ibu and not sleep on that side of face, etc. Could this be... | There seems to be a problem in temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). This issue can be discussed with the dentist. If that is ruled out, it could be dystonia affecting jaw muscles. This can be treated in consultation with a neurologist. | |
Anemic getting blood transfusion done. Blood test showing bone marrow releasing immature blood cells. Loss of appetite, tired. Should I be worried?
I moved middle Nov. 2012 from CA,800 ft., to AZ, 5000+ ft. New dr. says I m anemic [a slight warning of this from CA dr.]. About a month ago I received a blood transfusion... | Hello, Your symptoms are related to anemia. Anemia may be because of blood loss or inadequate diet .Upper and lower endoscopy and colonoscopy will detect source of blood loss . Once your proper diagnosis is made treatment will stop blood loss and your symptoms will improve.Move to higher level wont solve problem .So ha... | |
Suggest treatment for small white spots on the brain
Good Afternoon. I am concerned with a very sensitive topic. My mother had an MRI a few months ago (around December). The physician claimed that she had a few unidentified white spots on her brain. She had been, and still experiences headaches and numbness on her fac... | Hi, the white spots on brain MRI could be due to lacunar infarcts or ischemic demyelination.Nothing to worry .These MRI changes are not matter of concern . She shold be startedd taab ecosporin 75 mg and tab amitryptaline .Thanks | |
Suggest remedy for cold and breathlessness in 3 month old
my son is 3 months old.He has got cold from past 1 week ...Dr. gave him nasivion mini for 3 days 4 times a day 1 drop each nostril + t minic 7 drops 3 times a day..their is no effect on him he is still having severe cold and is unable to breath properly because... | There are nasal passage mucus aspirators. You can use one and pull out discharge. Give Maxtra drops. Keep warm. Give steam if possible. | |
What does "heterogeneous opacities and consolidation" on chest x-ray mean?
I am 27 yrs.old male and got my x-ray result have been diagnose of PTB and got my result on sputum exam (Reading: 1+ and Lab. Diagnosis:Positive for AFB) on my 2nd specimen out of 3 specimen I submitted in laboratory two months ago. After a mo... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. First of all, you should get done liver function test to rule out drug induced jaundice because anti tubercular drugs are known to cause hepatitis and your symptoms likelike nausea, vomiting and yellowish discoloration of eyes are suggestive o... | |
Has cough, dry. On cotrimoxazole, amoxycillin. Immunizations done, no asthma. What is the reason?
my na me is siphi,my son is 4yrs ,immunisations up to date,no allergies,no hx of astma but has been coughing on and off for the past one year,when he gets the cough at times it gets resolved with antibiotics particularly... | THIS FITS TO CASE OF MILK THEORY AS THE CHILD NEED MOTHERS MILK TILL 2 YEARS AND ADD ANIMAL MILK THERE IS NON COMPLIANCE OF UMAN AND ANIMAL PROTEINSAFTER 2 YS NO NEED TO ADD MILKADD JUICES FRUITS VEGETABLES CEREALS WITHDRAW MILK AND DIARY YOUR CHILD WILL BE IMPROVING IN 3 WK TIME AND RECOVER IN 3 MONTHSGIVING LIKE ANTI... | |
Suggest treatment for cough and neck pain
My 6 year old daughter has had a chesty cough and 40 degree temp for the past 5 days and today the temp has been 37.5 but tonight she has a headache and said her neck hurts and hurts when she lies down. I ve given her pain stop and nurafen but just don t know what to else to d... | Hi, I understand your concern What you sy is her headache comes when she lies down and it means she had pain on bending neck which points to meningism and could be a meningitis which can be made sure only after a thorough clinical examination and blood tests along with CSG examination if the doctor feels so. Less serou... | |
How can I check whether my sperm count is low? Suggest good hospital
Hi Doctor, I have married on Feb and we are trying for baby and we are not successful. we had tests with my wife to a lady doctor and everything is good for her including her ovary . I want to check my sperm count is low. How to check it. can you sug... | Dear Concerned., thanks for writing to us. Your query points towards the low quantity of semen being ejaculated by you post masturbation and not the sperm count at all. Having had masturbation pre maritally and worried with a guilt that you are getting less sperm count now is no cause for a worry at all as you have un... | |
Q. Does my blood test report indicate that I am pregnant?
Hello doctor, Could you please check my blood test result? Does it confirm that I am pregnant? Could I know how many weeks? Do all the results look normal? Is there anything should I pay attention to? Do I need to do any additional blood tests or checks, such a... | Hello. 1) From your reports, all blood reports are found to be healthy (but for platelet they have not mentioned the value due to clumped sample, but blood smear looks normal platelet, so that is taken as usual, for the value you can repeat it later). 2) Since your last period date was before five weeks, if you got uri... | |
What causes excessive sweating after a tonsillectomy?
My 9 yr old son has had a tonsillectomy on Thursday, today he has not been well, no appetite and lethargic, temperature not really high peeked at 37.5, but down to just below 37. He has gone to bed and is asleep but sweating quite a lot, is that a problem or concer... | The sweating is probably unrelated and not a cause of concern. It is probably due to increased humidity. You need not worry. Just maintain a comfortable airy environment and things should be fine. | |
What is the treatment for renal calculi?
hey Doc, My name is Zahara n am suffering from renal problem cause I have calculi in my kidneys. 1 has passed away but Two 'r still in right kidney having 5mm n 4.4mm size while my left kidney reveals mild fullness of the renal collecting system n hydronephrosis . I have consul... | HelloThanks for query.You have two stones of a size of 4.4 mm and 5 mm in your Right kidney .Normally kidney stone up to size of 8 mm pass out spontaneously and do not require any active intervention.Please follow following regeme .They wll difinitely pass down over aperiod of week.1) Take antibiotic like Norfloxacin ... | |
Back pain, doing physiotherapy for lumbar strain, tingling down right leg, CT shows mild degenerative loss. Suggestions ?
I got hurt at work and i'm having back pain ..I went to the work comp doctor and she said it was a lumbar strain so she set me up with pt. ..I have been doing pt. for 4 weeks and seeing the doc... | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.Tingling and numbness in lower limb seems to be due to pinched nerve cause by bulge disc and osteophyte formation.Physiotherapy in form of exercises and lumbar traction is advisable to manage the condition.Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting. If pain persists, consult spine s... | |
What diet to follow with jaundice?
hi, my 5 year old son had been detected with jaundice 20 days back. We followed our dr's advice & his recent report has shown his bilirubin level to be around 0.8. His SGPT is slightly higher at 78. Kindly recommend if I need to follow any particular diet for him. | Bilirubin level of 0.8 is normal. SGPT is slightly raised. Thus your son is recovering from jaundice. Jaundice affects the liver so if you avoid fatty diet then it will be a faster recovery. You should also give proper rest to your son till full recovery. | |
Suggest remedy for fluid in lungs
I would like to know more about fluid in the lungs - this happened after a bowel obstruction that did let go after 4 days. I also have lupus and felt that possibly I had a flare at the same time, and inflammation of the lungs. Have also had a 3 bi-pass in 2012. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern.Fluid in the lungs can be due to varied reason. If fluid is there in the bag covering the lung its called as pleural effusion. Mostly it is due to infection in lungs. In order to find the cause for the same, the fluid has to be removed with a ... | |
What causes pain in the ribs, chest pain and heartburn?
Hi. about 3 weeks ago I had pain under my left rib cage. Then I went to ER for chest pain and heartburn with no DX found. I still have this issue however now it is on both sides of rib cage, abdominal bloating, back pain, belching and most of all very very fatigu... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely.GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause sympt... | |
Frequent, severe stomach pain. Diagnosed high AST. Reasons?
I was in the ER the other night with severe stomach pain. After doing a blood test, they discovered that I have a high AST (90) and a normal ALT. I'm 30 years old and exercise regularly (3-4 times a week) and drink 1-2 times a month. I don't have any other... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic AST is normally used to assess any structural or functional changes to the liver though it can be found in other parts of the body. An increase in AST may occur in as a result of : (1) infection to the liver - the most common infection is hepatitis but this would normally be associ... | |
How to get rid of mental stress?
I am a male. Had a protected vaginal sex but unprotected insertive oral sex with female SW. Tested negative on hiv combo test (antigen antibody) , equipment Hiv duo ultra by Vidas and CMIA by Abbott, on post 3 week exposour, 4 week, 5 week, 6 week. All came negative. What to do now. Is... | HiI understand your concern and stress.Relax dear.You have done enough test to rule out HIV.These test negative means nothing to worry.If still have thought then go for HIV DNA PCR study which has high confirmation value and if it will come negative then relax.Do deep breath exercise.Relaxation and meditations.Try to m... | |
Suggest remedy for dry facial skin with rashes
hi i am 32 years old,i have been used betnovate n-cream in my face since 12 years.now i want to stoped its use but i cant .because when i stoped this my face being iretate me &many rasces are shown in my face&my face being very dry .now how can i stoped this . | Hi Dear,Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry facial skin with rashes which seems to be increased skin senstivity.Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash your face with face wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid. Exfoliate your skin on... | |
Suggest remedies for wet cough with phlegm
Hi, I am having a concern about the wet cough. My age is 36 and height of 174 cms , bMI 22. Most of the time I have feeling saliva gets thicker and stick in to throat. When I finish my lunch and dinner I feel iritated. I need to forceably cough and take out that , otherwise I... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM..Cough is reflex to excret secretions and foreign material....If you are smoker then by chronic irritation cough also can occur...So avoid smoking if habit ...Second if you have repeated allergic infection like rhinitis then cough also can be there....Try below remedy for cough....Take one ... | |
Suggest remedy for barrel chest in asthma patients
Hi, my 14 year old son has had chronic asthma since he was 2. As he has grown he has developed a barrel chest. He has seen 2 doctors and neither of them seem too concerned about it, he is a skinny boy so it is quite obvious. As he gets older and puts on weight, wil... | often thin individuals have barrel shaped chest, however, id asthma is there, some changes in lung tissue (emphysema) may be associated.see a chest speciaist for lung function test as obstructive lung disease may be ensueing.give him adequate fats and protein rich diet for some filling up and also mild gym or home exer... | |
Q. What is the chance of catching HIV from a blowjob without condom?
Hello doctor,I received a blowjob (without a condom) from a lady who’s HIV status is unknown. It was about 30 seconds long before I ended it. We did also deep kiss for several minutes. I came down with a fever about two weeks later. The fever lasted ... | Hello. I have noted your concern. Unprotected receptive sex from an HIV positive female (insertive fellatio) carries a very low risk of passing the virus and perhaps it is impossible to get HIV that way unless of course, she had oral sores or bleeding gums. The symptoms that you have are non-specific and may be experie... | |
What causes severe difficulty in breathing?
Hi Doctor I am 50 years old male ,have had asthma for forty five years,I am about 5,9 230 pounds,I have been having problems breathing but not asthma ,I ve been having trouble getting air in , but my oxy level is still good but yet very difficult to breath .my doc gave me la... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you are having worsening of asthma only.Better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out any worsening.Chest x ray is needed to rule out infection as it is the most common cause for worsening of respiration. PFT is neede... | |
Is pregnancy possible despite taking Plan-B post intercourse?
I took Plan B 9 days before my period. The condom broke and we went to the store and I took it 10-15 minutes after the incident. My period is kind of irregular. It would come around day 30, 32, or 34. I’m stressed because I don’t want to be pregnant. Help? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The only option is to wait for your periods. Do pregnancy test if your periods does not come and act accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Viral Luhar | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain
Hi my name is robin and I like to ask my lower left back keep on having pain then move to the middle of my upper back .Fill like someone is hitting me. I have to lay down on the floor to reveal my tension, so that my spasms will stop.. what can you tell me that will help me with t... | I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.Treatment for back pain and spasms usually consists in a combination of physical therapy and medication. Medication used are over the counter pain killers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, however they only alleviated the symptoms the ... | |
Does pilomatricoma showing malignant transformation indicate a cancer?
Respected Doctor, I m suffering from Pilomatricoma since 1997. All that are operated and biopsy report shows benign. But the last one is operated in April/2010 and the biopsy report shows that Pilomatricoma showing Malignant Transformation . Now I ... | Hello,Welcome to hcm,Pilomatricoma with malignant transformation indicats the tumor which was benign earlier has turned malignant now.That means you have cancer. Swelling which you have noticed now could be lymph nodes which could have enlarged as a reactive change or could be a metastatic lymph node.Treatment of pilom... | |
Is viral hepatitis contagious?
hi sir,I am abilash and was diagnosed with viral hepatitis on 26th of September . as of now my wife is pregnant and in her 27th week of her pregnancy is it safe to have sex or are there any possibility of infections to be passed over to her and the foetus. | HiI have gone through your complaints.Feel sorry.There are different types of viral hepatitis.hep A,&E are water spread diseases.usually selflimting & you wil recover in 6-8wks.you wont spread this to your partner.hep b& c are blood spread and through sexual route.these infections are known for its chronic states.its ... | |
What cause lower back pain after treated urinary tract infection?
heyI have a question, I'm 19 years old. From 10 years old I have a problem with my bladder. I had serious urinary tract infection and I was treated in hospital, this was about six years ago. I moved to another country, and stopped taking the pills on my... | I just want to know whether you have any difficulty in passing urine. It seems you have bladder outflow obstruction. When bladder is full, patient may feel back pain which is relieved by passing urine. Just get a voiding cystogram and ultrasound abdomen done which will rule out any bladder pathology. As far as your bow... | |
Can pregnancy happen with sperms on hand?
HiI'm having a doubt. Me and my boyfriend were at his house cuddling, kissing, etc. And it quickly evolved to more. He accidentally ejaculated in my hand. I immediately went to the bathroom and washed my hands with soap very carefully, several times, so I didn't leave any sper... | Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) It is not possible to get pregnant.2) Dont worry about it.You can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser: | |
Q. Can high fever and chill occur due to kidney stone?
Hi doctor, I am a 41 year old woman and started having severe lower back pain and nausea about a week ago. Went to the ER, had a CT scan, diagnosed with a 6.5 mm kidney stone in my right ureter with mild hydronephrosis. I was given Percocet and sent home with inst... | Hello. High fever and chill are indicative of infection indeed and as we have a cause rightly evident there are chances that you may be developing hydronephrosis (accumulation of urine in swollen kidney) in the right kidney and a secondary infection following stasis of urine (stoppage or reduced flow of urine) in the k... | |
Pain in gums radiating to chin after deep cleaning. How to get relief from pain?
I am currently a Medic in Iraq. I saw a patient in my clinic this morning, who had a deep cleaning done two months ago. Since the cleaning, he has had pain in the lower middle left gums that he states he has been able to resolve with Ibup... | Hello, the pain may be due to injury to the gum or bone during deep cleaning. Alternatively, it may be due to infection in the bone. There are also chances that some tooth structure i.e cementum has been eroded due to improper subgingival scaling resulting in severe pain.please ask the patient to go for a dental OPG t... | |
Does thickening roof of mouth while having seizures and dystonia mean tumor?
Hi, My son is 18 and severely disabled (intractable seizures, dystonia and severely mentally retarded) and feeds via a g tube. He was hospitalized in November with the swine flu and a viral pneumonia and was on a vent for quite a while. Ove... | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The over growth in the roof of the mouth can be because of the gingival enlargement secondary to the use of antiepileptic drugs. The other possible cause can be because of the chronic irritation secondary to the deposits over the teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult ... | |
What causes rashes behind the ear while on treatment for chest infection?
hi, my 15 month old son has been unwell, doctors said he has a chest infection and middle ear infection. He started antibiodics last night and has just come up with a red rash behind both ears, down his neck and right bown his back to his bum, a... | Hi,Yes can be a side effect to the antibiotic, but also not. It could be that the disease is going forward even with the use of the medicine. There are some viral infections that can to do this too. Return to the pediatrician and ask a new exam. | |
What are the comlications and mortality rates of open heart aortic valve replacement surgery?
COMPLICATIONS AND RISKS( + and -) AND MORTALITY RATES AND YEARS EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN HEART AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT SURGERY VRS. TVAR STENT-TYPE INTERVENTION (NON-OPEN HEART) PROCEDURE.---STATISTICS AND QUALITATIVE OPINION B... | hi dearcomplicationspossible complications includeInfection - most imp risk is endocarditis though you will be prescribed antibiotics2)Excessive bleeding during operation . can even be fatal some times3)Blood clots – this is more likely if you have had mechanical valve less common with bioprosthetc valve ,u will be pr... | |
What causes backpain after stopping Mazetol prescribed for convulsions?
hi ,dr i hv been taking mazetol 200mg one in morn and one threefourth in eve. i am 22 yrs old.i hv not got any convulsions since last 3 years,,i stopped my morn dose since last one year...recently i hv started getting back pain and the feeling of ... | HIWell come to HCMIf this is the Grand Mal Seizure then one need to continue the medicine for life but natural remission may be possible and to confirm this one can stop the medicine, if the convulsion returns then start the medicine again, hope this helps take care. | |
Can furosemide be used to induce diuresis?
hi,Iam a medical student.I want to ask if i can use furosemide to induce diuresis incase of oliguria in a patient that had hypovolaemic shock due to abruptio placenta after she was managed with shock therapy inaddition to 1000cc blood.N.B pt. is preeclamptic | If hypovolemic shock is corrected and the blood pressure is back to normal and there is normal JVP and no dehydration then maybe frusomide may be tried for oliguria,hopefully there may be no urine retention and bladder is empty on percussion or catheterisation been tried. It will be safer to start simulataneous iv flui... | |
What causes fever with arm pain?
My seven year old has had a fever from 100 to 102 the last 4 nights. It goes down to 99 or normal during the day. She has also complained about a vague pain in her arm, first in the forearm and now the upper arm. The arm pain woke her in the night the 2nd night. | Hi,Welcome To Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.I have seen number of patients with same complain. So, I will advise you to go for laboratory investigation of Blood-CBC, ESR and X-Ray Chest (PA-View). After getting the reports, please share them on healthcare magic for prop... | |
Can the air capacity of lungs be compromised after having TB?
I am 30 years old and had TB 10 years back. I feel tired and breathless at times, especially when I have to bend, sit on the floor and get up and also after taking a bath. Can this be connected to reduced capacity of the lungs that would have occurred due t... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, previous tb infection can cause reduced lung functions. Actually tb infection heals by fibrosis or calcification. You had tuberculosis 10 years back. Tb heals with fibrosis or calcification in lungs. So you must be having fibro calcified ... | |
What causes 'unremarkable test' after taking treatment for hepatitis-C?
I had recent test to see if my treatment for Hep C was successful. today I received a message saying my test were unmarkable and to complete the test again in 6 months. Not wanting to assume anything, does this mean the treatment seems to have wor... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Noted you have hepatitis c infection....So acute hepatitis is present....The chances of getting converted into chronic case is more with hepatitis c as compare to other hepatotrophic virus.....So repeat the test after few weeks and finally after 6 month to rule out chronic case ....Meanwh... |
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