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Is teeth gap bands safe to wear?
i m 35 years old female..i dont have any teeth related problems in the past i wanted to ask abt the teeth gap bands i have a small gap in front of the teeth ..i have heard abt the teeth gap bands ..is it safe to wear them..wat r the chances of relapse | Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Small gaps in the tooth can be treated with multiple options depending on the many factors including the amount of space, age , cause of the gap and many others.I would advice you to visit your local orthodontist and get it reviewed if the band treatment will help in a... | |
Can Levofloxacin cause red blotches all over the face?
I was prescribed levofloxacin for sinus infection. I have heart arrhythmia for which I take Toprol XL 25mg. I took the levofloxacin and now read the dangers for heart arrhythmia. In the last few hours I have also developed red blotches all over my face. | HiAllergy can occur with any drugs and in case of severe rashes ,it is better to switch over to other antibiotics.Levofloxacin can cause prolonged QT interval which can cause irregular heart rhythm but it may not occur with all the patients.The risk is increased in patients with previous history of heart disease or int... | |
How to treat a bilateral renal parenchymal thinning?
My husband has had an ultrasound that shows bilateral renal parenchymal thinning. Please advise course of treatment, degree of concern we should have and follow up i.e. should he be referred to a specialist. His history include hypertension fairly newly diagnosed. T... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The kidney consists of renal parenchyma and renal pelvis. Renal parenchyma can be divided into renal medulla and renal cortex. Bilateral renal parenchymal disease means that the renal impairments are in the medullar and cortical areas affecting both the two kidneys. Thinning of renal parenchyma... | |
Suggest treatment for shingles infection
I am a 62 year old female that had shingles when I was 54. I have been considering getting the shingles vaccine but a co worker told me I would be better off getting the measles vaccine considering the current outbreak. I did have measles as a child. | HiThanks for your query at HCM.I understand your concern and situation.Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks. Most people get shingles only once, but it is possible to get it two or more times. Data show that the vaccine prevents about 51% of shingles. It is most effective in the 60 to 69 year-old age grou... | |
Suggest treatment for pain in heart in a child
Hi, can i tell you about my heart? My name is Tiffanie im 12 yrs old, i weigh 99 pounds. I have been having heart problems for 2 yrs. Now it got worse, my mom and i went to the doctors. They did a ekg twice, and a whole bunch of stuff. They cant find anything wrong with m... | Hi ThereAfter going through your query I understand your concern.I would like to tell you that if all the cardiac check up came out normal then you don't have any heart disease for sure. Your symptoms like swollen glands on neck, chest pain are reltaed to some stress or anxiety disorder.Consultation with Psychiatrist o... | |
Will it be safe to take Coveram for high BP?
I have been using approvel to reduce my bp since 2004 till last when my doctor prescribed me coveram since bp was a bit higher than normal, and almost a year now of been using coveram I have been having diarrhea and a peripheral neuropathy where I can t use my muscles like ... | Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would explain to you that Coveram is generally safe; it comprises Perindopril and Amlodipine and it doesn't seem that your referred complains of diarrhea and neuropathy be obviously caused by that drug. Nevertheless I recommend you to refer your complains to ... | |
Lower abdominal pain. Operated on duodenum. Removed part of large and small intestine. What can I do?
I have had 2 operations on my duradenum inthe past 2 years. The last surgery was June 2012. Doc was supposed to bypass my duradenum and attach it direct into my stomach. When I came out of surgery he told my husban... | Hi,The operation that you got done was to lose weight I guess. What happened is that by reducing the area of contact that the food gets with the intestine. This will impair absorption and not allow you to absorb food. This is why you are not able to gain weight.Also, below I have listed all the causes of loss of weigh... | |
Is omega 3 supplement safe to take when diagnosed with arthritis?
Hi ,, my name is Thanh , i li, e to have a question about taken omega 3 fish oil My husband have high cholesterol and i bought omega3 for him take few years to now , but he is rheumatoid arthritis and take medicine by specailist dr Today he said he stop... | Dear patient omega 3 fatty acids do not have any side effect to joint and does not lead to joint pain. it can be safely taken in patients of Rheumatoid arthritis also. | |
Suggest treatment for low blood pressure and high pulse rate
i have had low blood pressuse 90/70 and lower since i had my son 6.5 years ago my pulse has been high since 2001 at least thats when it was noticed while i was in hospital. cardiologist said i have a smaller than usual heart which makes my pulse higher . sai... | Hello Sir / Madam,Thanks for writing in to HCM.Firstly , since you have been having a history of hypotension, it is advisable to consult a cardiologist for cardiac evaluation :1. ECG- to monitor the electrical events of the heart.2. Echocardiography- to monitor the mechanical events of the heartthis will guide us to ru... | |
What are the side effects of medication taken for leakage in kidneys?
I HAVE JUST BEEN PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICATION, DUE TO HAVING A SLIGHT LEAK FROM MY KIDNEYS? I HAVE TYPE ONE DIABETES WHICH I HAVE HAD FOR THE LAST 27 YEARS, BUT I AM VERY FIT AND RUN SEVERAL TIMES WEEK AND DO NOT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?I AM VERY HES... | Hi and welcome to HCM! Thanks for your question. Your doctor would've diagnosed you with diabetic nephropathy (complication of uncontrolled diabetes) more common in type 1 diabetes. In this condition along with good blood glucose control, medictions for reducing protein leakage is very essential to decrease the progre... | |
Elaborate on dead roots of hair
Sir, I am having baldness at my both sides but having good hairs in the centre. my hairs are very thin.i want to start with mintop forte5 and planning to apply in the baldness area only so that if it will give side effects,my present hairs would be ok. sir, can mintop forte remove the b... | Hi,You suffer from male pattern baldness also called androgenetic alopecia. You can start the perfect treatment after consulting the dermatologist.Tab finesteride 1 mg daily and application of minoxidil 5% on the scalp twice a day will improve the condition. Cap vitamin F 400 mg might enhance the improvement.Hope I hav... | |
What causes an yellow discharge in the eye?
Hi My 7 months old girl has some whitish to yellowish discharge coming out of her eye. It gathers every hour or so and gathers back after we clean it off. When she sleeps and wakes up the discharge spreads to her eyelids. Should I be worried, and what do you advice? | Hi, your child has got conjunctivitis infection. You should get the child examined by a ophthalmologist. | |
What causes white sore on gums?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... there is a white sore on my gums on the bottom... there is a white sore on my gums on the bottom on my front teeth. it hurts to even touch it or run my tongue over it, when i look at it, it almost looks lik... | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. When a tooth is infected this infection spreads to the apex and forms an abscess, which drains from gums after sometimes.This hole which you are mentioning can be that abscess only, Better you get an x - ray done of that region as it will show the cause of this absc... | |
dental question. I have no upper teeth and currently wear an upper denture. The cost of having 14 posts and crowns is too much for me. I ve heard of a permanent fixture called four-on-one. Is four-on-one a new procedure? Is it a safe and reasonable alternative to individual posts and crowns? | Dear user,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.Four -on-one is like dental implant, in this procedure four titanium are placed so that the bone will grow around and secure them in place,this procedure need only one or two visit a dentist,but in post and core there... | |
What symptoms will be there for spinal cord damage injury?
Karen falls down a flight of stairs and suffers spinal cord damage due to hyperextension of the cord during the fall. The injury results in edema of the central cord with resulting compression of the anterior horn cells of the lumbar region. What symptoms woul... | Hello, This site is for the posing of REAL LIFE clinical questions having to do with real patients not vignettes and questions assigned for either homework or testing purposes. Writing the answer for you provides no learning at all and encourages undesirable qualities in a student who we assume is in a health care rela... | |
Suggest treatment for allergies to hair removal cream
Recently I have had some irritation in my vagina. It mainly seems to occur in the days after using hair removal cream. The irritation has heightened recently and I now have 3 small, flesh coloured bumps. These do not appear to be in grown hairs. Do you think this c... | **1.since irritation is mainly due to hair removal cream, even then make sure to check yourself with a Gynecologist for Examination to rule out other causes of allergy/irritation like: hormonal imbalance, yeast/bacterial infection, urine infection or dryness of vagina.2. For mild cases of vaginal itching and irritation... | |
Why am I spotting after taking Ipill?
Hi I had my normal menstrual period last on 21 oct 12,after that had unprotected contact with my husband and had I pill, after having I pill I found spot on my panty for 1 day and than full flashed periods for 3 days and again spotting for 3-4 days, now my dates are delayed by 6 ... | hello user,yes,everything is fine...i pill cause delay in period by delaying ovulation..nothing to worry...i pill also cause spotting and irregular periods...thanks. | |
On quitipin sr, nexito, dicorate. History of psychotic depression. Better after medication. Continue medication?
Dr my son is on quitipin sr 200 mg ,nexito 10 n dicorate er500 during morning and at night quitipin 400 mg , nexito 10 n dicorate er 500 mg ...He had a pshycotic depression three months back . he is much... | Hi, Son diagnosed with Depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms and on treatment, Divalproex sodium 1g/day, Quitiapine 400mg/day and Escitalopram 20 mg. Depression that occurs very early in age (you have not mentioned your son's age) and with accompanying psychotic symptoms has a high chance of recurring again. In t... | |
Is it safe to take sAZO 500 during pregnancy ?
I am suffering from RA and plannig for second pregnancy my age is 31 year and i have polysistic ovarian disease my doctor told me that it is safe to take sAZO 500 during pregnancy. I want to know how much safe is sazo during pergenancy and what are the side effect for the... | Hello.Welcome.Side effects of sulfasalazine are nausea,vomiting,rash,oral ulcers,joint pains and decrease in sperm count.SAZO is safe and can be taken in pregnancy.Good luck. | |
Is fucidin H cream safe to use to cure facial spots in a 17 yr old girl with otherwise clear skin?
I am a 17 year old, who has always had very clear skin, until recently, the past few months I have broke out in spots at each side of my face. My doctor has prescribed me with fucidin H cream, however I am reluctant to u... | Hello dear,Welcome to healthcaremagic.I have read your query and understood your concern.If your doctor has prescribed you Fucidin H for some spots on your face , you may start using it. It has to be applied in very small quantity over the spot only one to two times a day for 1-2 weeks.Any medication if used in excess ... | |
Suggest remedy for pain across pubic bones
My questions i have pain accross the ovaries just above the pubic bone it feels like dull jabbing pain my outer pelvib bones is also hurting mr i do have a 50 mm * 40 mm which has not been identified what kind cyst it is could the cyst be causing me this pain | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As you mentioned you have pain across the public region, the pain can be due to the cyst which is unknown or may be due to inflammation of the muscle.I will advice to keep the area clean and also do some pelvic floor Stre... | |
What causes lower abdominal pain in children?
Sex: Male Age: 5 almost 6 Height: 4+ ft Weight: Around 50lbs Issue: My son has been experiencing pain just above where his penis connects with the lower abdomen. Also, we checked him, and he appears to be running a fever somewhere in the range of 100 to 101 degrees. He is ... | Suprapubic pain is most likely due to urinary tract infection. Get a urne routine and culture. Get a Ultrasound KUB done. | |
Pea sized lump on gums, blood and pus came on pressing. Have bad anxiety due to previous dental procedure
I woke with a pea sized lump on my gums(right bottom molars) and when I went to work I noticed what looked like a pimple next to it I pushed it a little and a lot of blood and puss cam from it. I have no issuance ... | HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem, this could be periodontal abscess, will be get alright with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs, and the drug of choice would be "Amoxicillin 500 mg three times in day and Ibuprofen 400 mg three times in day" nothing to worry about this, every thing will be fin... | |
Can i take this medicine for knee pain?
I am having both the knee pain and the severe one is left knee pain. I have been taking ayurvedic treatment for the past three months and the pain has reduced..Now an Allopathic Doctor has suggested this cartigen forte twice a day for three months. can i take this tablets now? | Hello, You can continue Carrigen tablets. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for severe back pain
I am 83 years old and had a minimally invasive lower back surgery 10 yrs ago. My back pain is pretty bad, no alternative treatments helped. My question is if I can go for another surgery. I had a mini struck 6 month ago and a heart stent 2 years ago. I consider I am healthy. Your... | Hello,Thank you for using healthcare magic.I read your question and understood your concern.It looks like you are in good shape for a surgery even though you are 83 years old.Since other alternative treatments have failed and you are still in pain I would recomend you to go ahead and discuss with your doctor about a se... | |
What causes discomfort in mid right of abdomen down to hip area?
I am having discomfort in my mid right of my abdomen, down to my hip area and across into my tummy and my lower right back if tender too, is occasionally gives a bloated feeling too under my right rib, these symptoms are worse when I ovulate and before m... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history..Since your trouble n the right side of the abdomen increases on ovulation and before your periods start, I would think of the probable diagnosis as per your history are: Endometriosis, Colitis Right Kidney problem.In such a situation high resolution ultrasonography , C... | |
What causes a painless lump in the armpit?
i found a painless lump in my armpit above the skin that fells like it starts deeper with a lump under the skin les than an inch away from the visible one. there is breast cancer in my bloodline and i just wanted to make sure its not something to serious. | welcome to Health care magic.1.The pain less lump in the axillary region would suspect lymph nodal enlargement.2.Lymph nodal enlargement cause due to underlying infection / inflammation / malignancies / and systemic diseases.3.You have given family history of breast cancer. In this case i would ask you to see your doct... | |
Does UTI in a 7-month-old infant pose any risk for his life?
my 7 month d baby boy has uti his pus cells is in range 6-7 doc has given antibiotics its more than a month he is suffering from this desease.i am so scared .when he will be ok.is there any risk for his life.he cry so much before urinating.whar r the causes ... | Hi, There is no risk to the life of the baby, but if this infection is present for the last one month even after giving antibiotics, you need to do some testing like urine culture and sensitivity, ultrasound abdomen and MCU to know the exact cause of the infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can ... | |
Laprascopy appendectomy, large lymph nodes were noted and various cysts. Further?
hi i have just recently had a laprascopy appendectomy (keyhole surgery) where 2 enlarged lymph nodes were found and various cysts on my falopean tubes and ovaries, im in day 7 of post op and wandered if it was bad to be really itchy arou... | Hi Dear thanks for your question ,it is your 7th post operative day after laproscopic appendectomy.and they have noticed 2 enlarged lymph nodes along with cyst on fallopian tubes and ovaries.The small cyst in ovaries are normal and they appear and disappear depending upon your menstrual cycle,however it would have bee... | |
Suggest treatment for back and ribs pain?
I was exiting the bath tub and it was slippery. I fell on my right side of my obliques towards my rib cage and on the right side of my back as well toward the ribs. I have been feeling pain for a year and do know what the pain is. I have done x-rays and ultrasound and have fou... | HI, Welcome to health care magic. This pain may not be related to injury. so get your vitamin D3 tested and take vit D supplement if it is low. | |
Treatment for throat infection and vomiting despite taking Mesporin?
6 year old girl diagnosed with severe throad infection. Administwred mesporin 1000 mg injection. Has been vomiting continuously (4 times in 8 hours) - unable to retain food / fluids. Tried motolium 30 mg suppository one dose but seems ineffective. Pl... | HI...I suggest this for sore throat - 1. Do a rapid antigen streptococcal test.2. If is positive - give Oral amoxicillin at 50-80mg/kg/day for 10 days.3. if negative - od nothing - it could be viral illness.But Ceftriaxone is not required for sore throat alone. Vomiting can be treated with Oral Ondansetron. This is a p... | |
Suffering from MCH ,cold and fever
What should be done in this case?14 month MCH,weight-8.6kg suffering from Cont.Fever from last 10 days,little cough cold,Treated with Syrup Advent ,Falcinil.it stops for 2days but started from yesterday again.Malaria,Dengue test are NormalHb9.pls.reply | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have thyphoid fever or other viral fever or some other infection. You should go for complete blood count & widal test. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I wil... | |
Does pulled groin cause hernia?
i have had a pulled groin before, but this time it feels like it is actually in my left testicle. the pain is on the underside and almost feels like i was kicked there. it has lasted for a few days now and felt worse tonight after standing for a long time. what could it be? hernia? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation of Yours, seem to suffer from-Hidden left testes Varicocele mostly.Consults with Urologist would resolve this issue.Other causes-like ?Hernia-inguinoscrotal need to be ruled out by Consults with Surgeon.US... | |
Q. My ears feel clogged following sinus infection. Why?
Hello doctor, I was recently treated for a sinus infection with Augmentin which I am still taking now, I feel dizzy, and my ears feel clogged now. Should I go to a doctor, or is this normal in the endings of the illness? | Hello. I completely understand your problem. I am sure that you are aware ear and nose are connected by a tube called Eustachian tube. Whenever we suffer from common cold or sinusitis, this tube gets congested as well. This leads to symptoms that you are suffering from. I would suggest the following, 1) Continue Augmen... | |
What food and sleep timing to be followed to maintain child s health?
I have a 13 month old daughter i have on a schedule to where she eats between 7 and 8 for breakfast and between 1030 and 1130 for lunch then goes for her nap, But i am told i am in the wrong for doing that, that when she shows she is hungry and tire... | There are no strict food timings in a child of this age. However you should feed her frequently.Sleeping is a natural phenomenon and kids do and should sleep more than adults.Give her meals at least 4 to 5 times a day and again more if she is hungry. This will enhance her growth. | |
What causes chest pain along with difficulty breathing?
Every once in a while I get sever chest pain that literally drops me to the ground.my heart starts to pound,I have a hard time breathing, my muscles tighten up, fingers go numb, get dry mouth and my vision gets blurry n I get really weak. What do you think it cou... | HelloThank you for writing to us on Health care Magic.Based on your history the response to your question is as follows.1. Possible anxiety or anginal attack.2. Get a stress ECG test. If its normal anxiety attack requires evaluation.3. All the symptoms appears to be due to extensive vascular constriction, which needs t... | |
Could intake of amoxicillin for cough and fever while being on copper T cause delayed periods?
I am a 32 yr old woman.I am using copper T for that last 9 months and my periods were normal.But this month,I didnt have my periods till now..I had a fever and cough and so I took 1g Amoxilin antibiotics 2 time daily for 7 d... | Hello, Normally antibiotics do not interfere with periods. However, many other issues can affect the regularity of your menstrual cycle, such as an infection,any illness and stress due to an illness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, Gen... | |
Is piclin laxative suggested for a child with severe constipation issues safe to take?
hello doctor, is piclin laxative suggested for my 7 year old daughter. she has serious constipation issues. lately passes stool only after 8 days and that too after consuming dulcaphalac and piclin. i'm really concerned with the use... | Hi...Suggestions on constipation - 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day5. Toilet training - that is - sitting in Indian type of la... | |
All signs and symptoms of appendicitis, antibiotics taken, CT clear, still in pain. Suggestions ?
My son has all of the signs and symptoms of appendicitis. I took him to our regular physician yesterday and he said that we had caught it in time that antibiotics would take care of it. We started the antibiotic last nigh... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.From your query, it looks like your son is having an acute investigated for which he was investigated thoroughly and all reports (including CT scan came as normal). This will naturally worry you as a parent.There can be many medical situations that can be mimicking acute appendicitis. Some of t... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Can an infection in a finger nail cause the wisdom teeth to swell?
Hi, I have a question that may seem minor. My wisdom teeth have been swelling for the past 6 months and I have been taking antibiotics as prescribed by my dentist when they do, until I get them removed. 2 days ago, I've noticed that my finger/ nail be... | Hi,No, the swelling of the finger nail and the wisdom tooth are not related and looks like a matter of coincidence. Swelling of the gum flap over wisdom tooth is a condition called pericoronitis and it is also due to infection, as well as swelling of the nail bed is due to infection , but one does not cause the other. ... | |
Suggest remedy for high fever
i am suffering from fever from the beginning of dis yr. I use to get high fever every mnth. I wasnt able to get so i consulted doctor . it was UTI infection. i got 10 antibiotic injection but i was having fever 99.8 F. After dat i didnt consulted doctor.. Now again i m feeling fever of ab... | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern.Your symptoms can be related to a recurrent urinary tract infection.I suggest to do a urine test and a urinalysis for further evaluation.Meanwhile, you can take an anti pyretic such as Acetominophen 500 mg three times a day to relieve the fever.Hope my answe... | |
Excessive masturbation. Why does that make my mind weak? Get rid of it?
hi Doctor, i m 30 years old,single. i have habit of masterbation. i do masterbation 2-3 times a day. it effects me a lot. it make me weak, my mind is weak. i m sw engineer. this habit of mine effecting not only my personal life but professonal lif... | Dear surjit When ever any habit crosses the limit it calls for check or treatment. As you know from forum as to what is natural but when an individual feels upset over it we recommend it to be checked. Yoga will take care of body and if you start meditation then you will develop control over mind and can govern to stop... | |
What are the side effects of high level of ESR?
Recently, i conducted the ESR level in the blood.it is 26mm/1hour, since long ago, i have infection in the pelvic region and back side of my shoulder. is it because of high ESR. could you please give an answer for this. i am so worried because the high level of ESR cause... | Elevated ESR is a lab investigation which reflects the underlying active chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis, chronic infections like tuberculosis, etc. etc. One the main problem in your case like infection in pelvic region or back of shoulder is properly diagnosed and treated the ESR level will return to it... | |
What are the symptoms of hepetomegaly?
Hello doctor, i had jaundice (hepatites A) in 2004 and cured then. when i got my ultra sound scanning done in 2011 there is a mild hepetomegaly with fatty changes in the report, my liver function test is normal except the A:G ratio is more very very marginally. all other paramete... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that if you have a history of hepatitis then increasing the volume of liver is likely and this is not sais normal because this is happening due to the inflammatory process in the parenchymal cells after the cure this... | |
What causes severe pain and restricted movement in the elbow?
I have intense pain in my right elbow, it hurts to move it and hard to lift things, I was given a cortisone shot in it and it hasn t helped. I have had cortisone shots in the past and they have helped not this time. I believe I must have hurt myself pretty ... | Hi, Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. It may be due to conditions like tennis elbow. We have to rule out conditions like the early stage of arthritis also. As of now, you can try analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you furth... | |
What are the chances of getting pregnant?
hi doctor, i just want to ask..i am starting to use daphne pills for 7 days..starts at the first day of my menstruation.then my menstruation stopped on the 6th day, then i had unprotected sex the next day. i am worried, is there a big chance for getting pregnant? | Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. In a woman who has regular cycles, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of the cycle. As per yo... | |
Q. Suffering from osteopenia and osteoarthritis. Taking AcuCal and FreeFlex. Is it safe to take SAM(S Adenosyl Methionine) to enhance mobility?
Dear Doctor, My mother is 66 years old. She is having Trigeminal Neuralgia and for which she is taking Lyrica 75mg, Tegritol CR 400 and Symbal 30. And other medication details... | Hi, Welcome to icliniq and thanks for the query. She can take SAM or MSM (Any one of them). SAM is a safe medication. It is a cartilage protective drug and will help her improve some of the pain in osteoarthritis. For osteoarthritis: you have to remember that these medications like free flex, collagen peptides, SAM and... | |
What causes moderate tail bone pain?
12 year old son complaining of moderate tailbone pain, starting mid-morning. Pain same whether standing or sitting. Involved in strenuous conditioning class, which he did yesterday. Also is constipated fairly frequently, including today. How to proceed? | Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Most common cause for pain is due to sudden pressure on bone due to sudden fall on chair causes tail bone fracture. Excess pressure on the area, which may be caused by sitting for long periods on a hard chair and/or sitting with added weight on your lap. Some time infection over the sac... | |
What causes sudden muscle spasms in the leg?
I thought I had a charlie horse last saturday but the pain persists. Drove for 4 hours and was playing horeshoes (about 4 hours after the drive) when it happened. It is OK if I am laying down, but once up and walking, it hurts after a few steps. There is no redness and the ... | Hello,The causes of muscle spasm in leg are:1. Sprain2. Overuse3. Injury4. Blunt trauma5. Electrolyte imbalance6. Dehydration7. DVT (Deep vein thrombosis)For that you can take electral powder, drink plenty of fluids, do serum elctrolyte, and color Doppler of legs.Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kin... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
What causes disorientation,dizziness,black spots in vision and brain fog?
Hello I am expierencing fatigue,insomnia,something effecting my brain and eyes, blurred vision , dizziness , seeing black spots and lines ,disorientation,nausea,unexplained weight loss (28 lbs.) In the past few months , brain fog , morning sickn... | dear,the complaints you suggest from above history, points towards a pathology in brain.1) a possible poor blood supply to brain, which could be transient. An underlying heart related issues.2) a possibility of brain space occupying mass. A brain MRI scan will be helpful to rule out this cause.3) a spurious injury to b... | |
Upper back pain, itching, feeling hot. Taken anti-allergy. Advice?
am a woman age nearly 53 my uppar back seems to b on fire feels hot prickly severe itching am soo uncomfortable my hygiene is v good mostly wear cotton take an anti allergy but hasn t helped...sometimes I feel the same on the breasts...v uncomfortable,... | allergy an develop at any time at any age with any thing you need to investigate cause soaps shampoo oils medicines creams ointment and other body application materialscan be culprit for allergies it can be food cloth or pollens if you consult allergy doctor he can tell you cause after getting allergy testsand you ca... | |
What is the cause for hypertension?
I am a 28 years old and extremely active. A minimum per week of high intensity exercise in: 1 hour bike 3 times, 40 min swim 3 times, and tennis or running. I am carefully consider my food. and yet, I consistently have high blood pressure at the doctors office: 130/80. Hypertension ... | Hello, 130/80 is pretty normal pressure and you shouldn't be worried about it. However as you have strong family history of hypertension , do monitor it serially to know the trend. If you don't not gulp down significant sea water it's fine enough if you swim. But yes it's important to keep salt in your diet really ... | |
Nausea and dizziness after eating mango. Gall bladder removed a week ago. Any ideas?
I was looking for information about nausea and dizziness after eating mango. I had my gallbladder removed a week ago and after eating about two bites of mango this morning I felt these symptoms but didn't consider it was due to the m... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Gallbladder secrets bile juice ( bile salts etc) and it helps in digestion of certain type of food ( particularly fatty food) . As just 7 days ago gallbladder removed , so it will take some time to digest food . So due to this there develops gastritis and gas formation, it... | |
What does change of A1C from 5.9 to 5.6 mean?
Hi! I was diagnosed prediabetic five months ago. A1C of 5.9. I'm thin, but I skipped meals and then drank a sugary frappe each night. I learned to eat healthy. I retested two months ago. My A1C was 5.6. If I test again and get an even lower result, does it mean that my bod... | Hello. I would like to extend my appreciation that you have started a healthy eating pattern. As shown by your A1c, your blood glucose levels have begun to decrease. 50 percent of prediabetics become diabetic in 5 yrs. 25 percent remain so and 25 percent regress to normal glucose tolerance. Since you were in the pre di... | |
Is Tazloc AM the right medicine for high BP?
Hi , My wife is suffering with heigh BP which was measured 110/160 . Doctore suggested 1 tablet Tazloc AM 40mg daily till 10 days after that replace this tablet with Stan10 5mg and continue for 30 days . She is 40 years . She developed high BP during her pregnancy but later... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your concern for your wife’s health and I would like to tell you that yes the treatment which is getting is fine and surely she will get benefit. Tazloc Am is a combination of two class of antihypertensive ie... | |
Could all over the body itching be due to allergy?
Have dealt with dermatitis as diagnosed by Dermatologist for several months. Have tried each o/c cream, lotion, and steroid cream as prescribed. Have used Zyrtec, Atarax. Nothing relieves SEVERE itching from neck to ankles. Could this be an allergy instead?White f... | Hi,Itching from neck to ankle since long time could be due to subcutaneous candidiasis, a topic dermatitis, allergic reactions,urticaria or hives, or some medical disorders like DM,jaundice, uremia etc.As you are already consulted several times to dermatologist but no clear diagnosis yet.You must try antifungal oral me... | |
Solar plexus has rashes, red spots and itchiness in legs, irregular heartbeat, anxiety problems, liver problems. Suggest?
My solar plexus has a rash of itchy red spots, my sides and underarms are itchy as well. My legs are only itchy after a hot shower, most likely due to dry skin. I don't have a fever, I do have irre... | Hi, it appears to be the fungal infection, as you have used only creams it is cured incompletely and recurred. I to my patients wit such symptoms prescribe, fluconazole, grisofulvin, ans ketoconazole soap. Thank you. | |
Q. The blisters on my penis look like herpetic lesions, then why did HSV test come back negative?
Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old male, who weighs 195 lbs, and I am 5.10 feet tall. I had blisters on my penis, so I went to a clinic. The doctor said that it appears to be herpes, but because I do not have pain, fever, or a... | Hi. Thank you for the query. I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What causes swollen labia during pregnancy?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have swollen labia, which I have seen my midwife about and she says this will return to normal after the birth. However, since going to see her about this issue several weeks ago I now have several blackish spots/bumps down each side of my labia th... | Hi dear , I have gone through your question and i understand your concern. Swollen labia is pretty common. You have increased blood volume due to the pregnancy and this can casue swelling.In most cased the pain/swelling will go away and it will help if you lie .bumps you have are pregnancy related, they will get smalle... | |
What causes pain in mid back and abdomen cramps?
I am a 61 year old woman. I have had dull pain in my right middle back area, also cramping in my abdomen, but now I have some pulsing in my right abdomen area. I thought I might have a UTI, and went to the doctors, but did not have one. What can cause this? | Hi.Thanks for your query.The probable causes of pain in the back and the cramping in the abdomen with pulsing in right abdominal can be due to Inflammation of the organs in this area, namely liver, gall bladder, pancreas, right kidney and so on. I would suggest you the following:Get a CT scan of the abdomen along with ... | |
Suggest treatment for atherosclerosis in the legs causing intense pain
i have been diagnosed by two cardiovascular surgeons as having severe atherosclosis primarily in my legs . one surgeon put a stent behind one knee to no avail. so far all i am told is that this condition is sever but the only action taken is to tak... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should be on a blood thinner and a statin. If you smoke, stop. If you have diabetes, it is important that your blood sugars are low and stable. If the pain continues, I recommend angiogram to assess the patency of your ve... | |
What causes yellow fluid discharge at the site of incision?
it HAS BEEN 2 MOS SINCE MY HIATAL HERNIA REPAIR (coLON INVOLVED) AND EXTENSION OF ESOPHAGUS. FOR 1 MO I WAS SO WEEK I ONLY MOVED FROM BR TO BATH TO KIT AND BACK TO BED. AFTER 10 DAYS W/STAPLES OUT THE INCISION HAD AN OPENING OOZING YELLOW FLUID. A 2ND ONE BRO... | Hello and thanks for your question. The oozing should have stopped by now. If the oozing is clear yellow fluid that is okay but if it is dense yellow fluid and smells bad then it could be infection. Please see your surgeon as soon as possible. If you have pus and redness or any fever go to Emergency. | |
Diagnosed with food Poisoning. Had some mild itching on my pelvic region and there is no relief of taking Clocip-B.
I have been diagnosed with food poisoning . Before meeting the doctor I had some mild itching on my pelvic region. i thought that it might be of any side effect of medication. After proper medication of ... | hi, it is possible that after taking some food or cold drinks some times these cause allergic reaction on the body. as you are alright of food poison,allergy may remain for few days. you can take anti histaminic medicines,taking advise from your doctor. one point you keep in mind that as rash is on hip and thigh, whic... | |
What causes blurred vision, positional headaches and nausea?
spontaneous cerebral spinal fluid leak began about 2 years ago. 3 blood patches failed. 3 spinal surgeries (05/13, 07/13, 08/13) to patch the leak all failed. Final fourth surgery in 08/13 for 17.5 hours, hardware now in back from C4-T6. Slow healing process... | Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.It seems clear to me that it is a orthostatic intracranial hypotension. You just have not found the leakage site yet.I recommend to proceed with a myelography which can help more than CT and MRI to find the leakage site.Talk to your neurosurgeons abou... | |
My father has intermittent abdominal pain. Is this the sign to have epilepsy or worms?
My dad, 53, is diabetic and is on treatment for the same since 5yrs or so recently he had a convulsion for which the ct scan or other tests did not reveal a cause but he had intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhoea a few days befor... | hello, as there was no abnormality in CT scan i dont think it is due to worms and as the doctor has ruled out hypoglycaemia he has to take sodium valproate for 2-3 years depending on the response to the treatment. The cause of epilepsy cannot be found out some time but as he is diabetic, hypoglycaemia should be ruled o... | |
Should I be concerned for the suspicious thickening of linear densities of the lung?
hi my friend is applying overseas but there is a problem on her xray.last 2010 the result of chest PA was suspicious thickened linear densities, right upper lobe. and chest pa and lordotic view was band of fibrotic scarring right supr... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your friend's situation and problem. Current x ray findings and previous findings are almost same. This suggest that your friend is having old, healed, inactive scar tissue. To solve visa problem, I advise her to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT th... | |
Suggest remedy for burning in thigh
I have hot burning feeling in my thigh , sometimes at night it s so bad it wakes me I have to put a cold facecloth on it if I use the muscle in that leg it will get so bad that I can barely walk that pain will last about 20 minutes , but the burning feeling is always there , sometim... | Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to a peripheral neuropathy. Damage to the peripheral nerves can cause a leg burning sensation. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to check the glycemic level to exclude a diabetes.Take care. Hope I have answered your ... | |
Pain in the chest, arm and neck. Slow down of the heart beat. Could this be stress related?
Hi im a 30year old Female height 1.56 and weight 86.3kg i have a pain in my chest and my right arm from where my neck and shoulder join right down to my wrist . It also feels at times that my heart beat is slowing down.The pain... | Hi there, thanks for asking. As you mention it is a serious issue. It is good that you are checked for thyroid function. Hypothyroidism can bring increased weight, and also slow heart beats. It could be also related to sleep apnea, because it is common in obese people (your BMI is 35.45) and it also could lead to slow ... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful lip
since march 2014 I hd tongue OR lip swelling up out of the blue. It happened when I ate, sis not eat, was around my daughter, etc. I lived on Benadryl. Now in Jan 2015 it has been 4 noths without a BIG tongue episeode. Drs did HAE tests twice..one came back with esterase c... | Hello,Though it is little difficult to understand your concern with broken sentences, I am assuming that you are suffering from occasional swelling on lip that has not happened in recent past, white striae on the side of the tongue that will not go and occasional swelling of tongue as well.The swelling you sometimes ha... | |
Would Ovacare tablets aid conception?
hello I am 47 years old woman 3 years before I married but till now don't have babayI have problem as follow :1.SFSH- 59.95 2.S.AMH 0.083.VSS -SHOWS ENDOMENIAL POLYR4-URINE -E COLORI WANT TO GET PREGNANT WHAT CAN I DO REGARDS,If we take ovacare tablets it will help for getting pre... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The basic problem is that you are already perimenopausal. Your AMH values reflect your ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve indicates the capacity of your ovaries to produce good quality and good number of egg follicles. This is ... | |
What causes pain in the right side of the abdomen?
I've been having pain in my right side - middle to low abdomen - which is most pronounced in the morning when I wake up. Today it was particulary painful and I could not get back to sleep. It is a constant ache not crampy. In the past it has disappated when I get up a... | Hi.The site and nature of the pain on the right mid to lower of the abdomen and a constant dull ache and a previous history of pain is highly indicative of retro-cecal appendicitis. Ultrasonography may help but the ultimate diagnosis can be confirmed by a CT scan. Start on the antibiotic treatment and get operated if t... | |
What is the remedy for the pain due to herniated disc and hydrocodone?
Yes, I have a herniated disc that causes me to lose control over my bladder to add to this I have a PE which was just discovered. How long do I have to wait to address my disc problem which also causes me significant pain and my PE causes me signif... | Hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. I read your history and found that the pain due to herniated disc is not reduced even after the hydrocodone.I will advise you to get the thorough neuromuscular assessment done with the ortho first. Second, he may recomm... | |
Suggest remedy for throat pain cold & fever
Hello Sir, I am 30 year old, every 5 to 6 month once I was infected throat (pain), Cold & fever for the last 10 years. I consult doctors one said it is typhoid, and another one it is because of sinus infection. which is correct, please tell me why this problem comes regularl... | Hello,Your history suggests you have recurrent seasonal problem. It is more in favour of sinusitis. Consult a doctor, and get a sinus check done. He will examine your nose, throat and if needed will order a CT scan, to look into your sinus.Hope this helped.Thanks. | |
What causes lip swelling after getting a veneer?
Hello, I got veneers done the 4th time within 3 months due to cracks and breakages. I have noticed that my upper lip and my orbicularis swells up with every freeze and doesnt go down, so it's getting bigger and bigger every time i get a freeze. I told my dentist and he ... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query,Thiscould be an allergic reaction.Take tab cetrizine and look for the results.At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take multivitamin suplements.Take care! | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting in a child
Hi doctor, My 9 year old son had vomiting yesterday for about 10 times. The doctor gave him an injection of emeset. She also said two hours after the injection, the vomiting should stop and we must give him 400 ml of all liquid foods like water with little salt and sugar, gluc... | May be food poisoning if he had no vomiting for 5 hrs he should be fine sbi if he is slept well and no vomiting until morning he should be fine he will vomit until all food had to come out and the effect of stomach irritation if he complains of sy stomach pain in theregion above the umbilicus or chest it may be gastrit... | |
What causes vomiting and digestion problems?
I have a 15month old girl. For past 3 days she has been throwing up here and there. Has not had any regular bowel movements. They are yellow stinky watery and slimy and come out of every diaper I tried. She doesnt have much of an appetite and today I noticed a red ring abou... | Please do stool routine micro. Worms may cause this....please keep good hygiene....The symptoms as per information indicates poor hygiene...wormicidal should be given for treatment | |
What could cause stinging pain with itching during ejaculation?
I had a Vasectomy about 1 year ago, and within the past 2 months or so whenever I ejaculate I get a severe itching or stinging sensation in the scar area where the incision was made. Is this normal? Any idea what can cause this? Thanks for any information... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Itching and tingling sensation can be possible if the scar is hypertrophied/ if infected/ nerve irritation at the scar site. So, please provide details regarding any pain/discharge from the scar for further suggestions. All the best. | |
What causes pain and numbness in toe after i injured it?
I either jammed or broken my toe over a month ago. It turned black and blue, was numb for awhile and hurt while i walked like i figured it would. The swelling along with the coloration and numbness went away and it just hurts when I walk until lately. It becomes... | Hello, It looks from your details that your toe may be fractured. I shall advise you to have an X-ray of the foot to confirm this. Till then you may apply a support with help of ace bandage. For relief from pain you may have an analgesic like advil. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can as... | |
What causes a sudden increase in the heart rate, transient vision loss and tinnitus?
This morning I experienced a weird episode. I first felt my heart beat a little bit faster & it felt like it was in my thoat then suddenly my vision went totally black then morphed into what I can only describe as if I was looking int... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.I don't know your age or your medical past history, but I suggest you to visit your heart at a cardiologist. I recommend you to do an ECG, a cardiac sonography , a 24-48 hour ECG holter monitoring, control your blood pressure ... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
How to stop masturbation addiction?
hi D i have been addicted by the mastrubation habit so when i set to watch some porn movies so than after that i feel my self really hot than i cant controll on my feeling and prefer to the mastrubation so what can keep me out of being addicted by mastrubation and what is its import... | Hello dear,First of all, there is no any harmful effects of masturbation as such.However, if it is done regularly then it will result in thinning of semen with low sperm count.Since you are feeling that you are addicted to masturbation and it is interfering with your normal functioning, you can try out the following me... | |
Suggest treatment for numbness and pain in the hands
hi for the past year I have been seeing doctors for what I was thinking I had carpol tunnel all the symptoms numbness in my hands sharp pains. finally got a EMG test doctor said nerves look normal but I also get sharp pains on my right side neck he also tested that ... | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion the symptoms can be due to carpal tunnel or a compression of the nerves at any level in the arm or forearm or even the cervical spine, one possibility of thoracic outlet syndrome also has to be kept in mind, I would su... | |
Is CKD, suggestive with thin kidney wall lining?
Hi. I am a 31 year old female who just had a kidney ultrasound done this past Tuesday morning. A nurse from my family doctors office called me yesterday and said that the wall lining of both of my kidneys are very thin. I had blood test done less than a week ago and th... | Hi, Thin wall of kidney can be seen in chronic inflammation condition or chronic nephropathy. If kidney functioning normally then don't worry dear. I suggest following investigations to assess your kidney injury... _serum urea, creatinine estimation _eGFR estimation _serum potassium estimation _serum bicarbonate assay ... | |
Suffering from pain due to advanced stomach cancer. How to treat it?
Hello, I was wondering if this statement was true. My mother is dying of stage 4 stomach cancer, and frequently suffers from uncontrollable pain. Upon taking her to the Emergency Room I was told by a ER doctor that since she has advancing cancer, the... | Sorry to hear that your mother is suffering frm advanced stage gastric cancer.Advanced stage gastric as your mother is suffering is very painful. Pain and other symptoms are usually manged in advanced stage gastric cancer (who are poor candidate of chemotherapy) are managed by pain medication and other supportive meas... | |
What causes inflamed gums?
i have an inflamed gum area behind the last upper tooth...feels like im biting my gum when i close my teeth together and it pains when i eat...what can i do to ease the discomfort...the area has small bumps as if rashed...i think i must have eaten something and it irritated my mouth...mangos... | Hi! gone through your query.You did not mention if your wisdom teeth errupted or not. Your last lower teeth can be hurting your gums.Have a course of antibiotics and analgesics.you must get the sharp tooth roundened.Use a mild mouthwash.Get a full mouth X-ray.Get the third molar removed if present. Regards. | |
What are the remedies for asthma?
Hi, i am having breathing problem(veecing problem) from last 6 month. i had treatment in allopathy through pulmonologist doctor but still it is not get cured. i have been taking medicine twice a day (budecort 200 rotacap). can you assist me. is this correct medicine. | Hallo . Thank you for asking this question .I will do my best to help you . You have to take an anti allergy medicine at night and use rotacap that contain budecort with bronchodilator . Once get totally relieved from symptoms then reduce the doses . Hope I have answered your query . For further questions please conta... | |
Is surgery needed to cure hole in heart?
hi iam Raju so my wife has hole in her heart that she discovered only 2 months ago. She's 19. She told me that the doctor found out because her bleeding from the mouth, The doctor said that the hole will closed by surgery. All I wanna know is that is this common for under 19yea... | Sir this is not normal and hole in the heart can be of various types whether your wife require surgery or not only her echo report and symptoms can decide .She will be fine after surgery can say only after seeing her reports.Most of the repairs are successful.Regards | |
Had my right molar removed. Recently found pieces coming out. hat's your thought on what it is?
I had my right molar removed over two months ago, the very last molar. I know that sometimes pieces are left sometimes that have to work there way out I have two exposed areas that I originally thought were just pieces comi... | Hello there, Thanks for asking the query, Best method to rule out this is by taking a Dental x-ray which will clearly show the presence of left over tooth particles and its position in the jaw . If present, it can be removed surgically from the jaw bone. I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the checkup do... | |
What causes feeling of something is blocking inside throat or chest?
This is the first time I experience this. I sneezed really loud and hard earlier, which was a relief coz it felt like something was tickling my nose, then right after that, until now, it feels like there's an air-bubble or something blocking inside m... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...First try to rule out respiratory causes particularly first starting from nose by rhinoscopy to look for polyp ....Post nasal drip can lead such blocking sensation in throat.....Second rule out chronic pharyngitis By throat examination...As chronic infection might lead dry mucosa and suc... | |
Is it safe to take daily medications for nephrotic syndrome?
Hi Doctor, My wife suffering Nephrotic Syndrome and under medication from last 4 years, Daily she is having medicines like Tecrograph 1mg, Immuran 75mg, Cardace 25mg, Wysolone 7.5mg but last two days she had jaundice, her total serum bilirubin is 3.5mg, conj... | I advise her to skip Immuran.She can continue with rest of the drugs.Also mention the complete lft report.Consult a Nephrologit in person as well. | |
Will pupil size change after wearing spectacles?
my daughter is 4 yrs old and she has cylindrical power -3.5 in both eyes. she is wearing glasses from 10 days. but it was observed that her pupil gets changing in size i have been observing this from one week ,i.e after wearing glass.... is this normal, or should i imme... | Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.whether the spectacles are used or not pupil size will be changing constantly depending on the external light.If the light is more the pupil contracts or if the light is less or dark the pupil will dilate .Hope this answer serves your purpose .Please feel free to ask further qu... | |
Should i be concerned about severe pain in my lower right leg inspite of carrying heavy weights?
I have severe pain in my lower right leg. It feels like needles being injected into my leg. I did carry very heavy boxes, many, to the basement after Christmas and since then my right side has been having issues. At first ... | Dear patient you are describing a classical condition known as Sciatica which could be due to prolapsed intervertebral disc.Yes you must definitely show it to a doctor and get a cat scan done for your lumbar vertebrae.Also a general physical examination of your back and legs done by an orthopedic can help point to the ... | |
Need treatment for itching after taking bath
I have grass,trees,dust and weeds. also allergic to nickel sulfac hexa hydrate .I itch about 2 hrs .after ashower or when it is humid. also I don t sweat I get clammy. I only itchin in the spring and summer I don t itch in winter. Also only on Long island I could go anywher... | Just avoid the contact of substances to which you are allergic. For allergy remember one thing for life time prevention is the best treatment.If you are having itching that is uncomfortable, then you can have Tab. Levoceterizine 5mg as and when needed. It will relieve your itching but with this drug u will hv some slee... | |
What causes elevated BP while suffering from obstructive sleep apnea?
yes. i have been extremly tired and was diagnosed with osa. and using a cpap maching every night almost for a month now. still feeling very tired, faling asleep durning the day at work and such. I dont remember falling asleep at work but when i wake... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that High blood pressure is commonly age related health issue or can be genetics also. Other factors high salt diet, fried and junk... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
What causes elevated liver enzymes?
I recently had my annual health screening done and this is the second year the the tests have shown my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. All the doctor has told me is not take tylenol or drink alcohol which I don t do either to begin with. Is this something I should be worried ab... | hello,Welcome to Healthcare Magic.Liver enzymes elevated in many conditions.It may rise due to drug over dose of tylenol, high fatty diet, infections such as all types of hepatitis, fatty liver diseases, alcohol, liver cirrhosis, cancers etc.You should consult your doctor to rule out any of causes.Do liver function tes... | |
Q. Why do I have swollen tonsils with pain, sweating, and tenderness?
Hello doctor, I have swollen tonsils with pain, sweating, and tenderness in the neck for the past two days. I had a streptococcal infection and tonsillar abscess in the past. | Hi. You have an acute follicular tonsillitis. Use Unasyn (Ampicillin and Sulbactam) 1 gram injection every 12 hours for three days, Brufen 400 mg one tablet every 12 hours for 10 days. Unasyn 1 gram tablets every 12 hours for seven days after the three days of injection. Drink warm fluids and avoid cold and spicy foods... | |
What does bump on head of a child indicate?
just reading the thread someone started about a bump on the top of their head. my 9 year old just noticed one too and I was concerned because she doesn t remember hitting her head and I have no idea like the person in the original post, if its always been there or not. Is 9 ... | thanks for sharing your concern!there is nothing to worry about this; it is nothing but a sebaceous/dermoid cyst and well, could be a lipoma as you mentioned or even a hematoma!for confirmation an FNAC test is useful in such cases1regards, |
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