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What could causes a itchy mole to appear on foreskin?
A small brown mole appeared on my foreskin about a month ago, it has caused no irritation up until last week but it feels itchy most of the time, I'm a 22 yr old male and I spend very little time in the sun, never mind nude bathing. I'm very concerned aboutGoing to... | Hi, I would not be worried much about a mole on the foreskin specially if it is not causing you any problems. However, I would advise you to keep it under observation for any increase in size, change in color, pain or discharge. If anything like this happens then you should see a Dermatologist. Take care.Dr Rishi, Indi... | |
What causes headache, numbness in the fingers and fatigue?
Hi Dr. Rynne! I have a 14 year old daughter who has been complaining about constant & painful headaches, numbness in her fingers and toes (occasionally), she has fatigue, hot and cold flashes. Overall she is a healthy girl (physically and emotionally). She pla... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As your kid is having weakness and fatigue it can be due to anemia. Anemia causes all these symptoms. kindly check your kids hemoglobin level. I would recommend you to give her iron rich food. Hope it will be corrected. If it... | |
Suggest treatment for stroke and high blood pressure
Hi my mum had a stroke a bit over a year ago. all has been fine except for now her blood pressure is high and the Karvea 300mg tablets do not seem to be working anymore her GP doesn t seem to want to put her on anything else so we suggested could she swap to 150mg o... | Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.300mg and 150 mg release different amount of drug everyday.Hence it has to taken as 300 mg of Karvea to have adequate good control to prevent future stroke.I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardi... | |
What is the treatment for pea sized lump on the shin?
I've just found a pea sized lump under the skin on my shin bone, just below the knee. It moves/ slips around under the skin when I touch it about a inch. Going to doctors asap but just wondered what you thought? I'm 20, female and have no history of lumps before. | HI,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.I understood your concerns about the shin lump.In my opinion its -Sebaceous Cyst ? or could be Lipoma.Treatment-a-Take opinion from the ER Surgeon b-He would do Surgical Excision and Biopsy to rule out any fear of cancer that worries you .Hope this would help you to plan the treatmen... | |
Irregular period. On ATT treatment. What are my chances at pregnancy?
hii.....sir my age is 24 and last year my periods get disturbed and it use to be irregular only one day every month, which was not proper. Earlier my periods come for 5 days.Than i consult a doctor and after PCR test non tuber colosis is detected & ... | Hi, Thanks for the query. If there is no internal damage of reproductive organs due to the infection, then you may conceive normally after completion of ATT. You better go for endometrial biopsy once on first day of periods followed by hysterosalpingography after completion of ATT. If you are having abdominal tuberculo... | |
How can chronic backache be treated?
My back was hurting, went to orthopedist, took therapy and it has worsened since. It is the small of my back. I have bone on bone and osteoarthritis. I now have difficulty getting in and out of bad, uncomfortable wherever I sit, the pain is worsening and quick moves send sharp pain... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. At your age of 85 degenerative spine disease is common which leads to osteoarthritis of facet joints of back with instability and pain. If there is pain in local area it means few facet joints are pain generator. This can be ... | |
Suggest treatment for herniated disc
Hello , My name Josie Villalobos and parent concern for my daughter, Dr. told her she had 2 herniated disc and she under crusial pain all time. what or where can we go to take care of this issue. Dr. did send her to a specialist but when she went dr was not there he got sick so his... | prolapsed intervertebral disc causes severe back pain due to compression of nerve roots. treatment option are two- if severe pain and high grade compression over nerve roots then laminectomy followed by dissectomy. if mild compression then physiotherapy is best option along pain killers. | |
What causes blockage in lungs leading to noisy breathing?
I am 17 years old. I am having some blockage in my lungs.when i breathe it makes very noisy . I have consulted a lot of doctor but they told that your chest is clear. But blockage is increasing day by day so as breathing problem please help for god sake please | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult ENT doctor and get done endoscopic examination of pharynx and lyrnx to rule out any obstructive lesion. Obstructive pathology of lyrnx and phyrnx like (nodule or mass) can cause noisy breathing with ... | |
Suggest remedy for shoulder pain with breathing difficulty
the last 12 hours I have this stabbing pain between my shoulder blades , I cant get comfortable in either sitting or lying down and difficult to walk head upright, pain so severe seems hard to breath naturally, I am 61 years old and a postman, never had this b... | HelloI have read your query. pain between shoulder can be due to nerve compression. I will advise you MRI spine. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. Another possibility of muscle spasm. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be... | |
Q. I am in my early stage of pregnancy with dry cough. Please help.
Hi doctor, My last period was on 25th February 2020. I have done urine test twice at home and it is positive and I do have other symptoms of pregnancy. I am sure that I am pregnant. Due to Corona situation, I am afraid to get out and do other tests an... | Hi. Congratulations on your pregnancy. Let me tell you in the first three months of pregnancy vomiting sensation, gaseous state, mood swings, breast, and back pain are common. I understand it is not possible to have a consultation now. For cough, do stream inhalation three times a day, tablet Azithromycin 500 mg twice ... | |
How can dizziness, nausea, chills, low back pain and cough be treated?
Good evening, My symptoms are: dizzy head, chills, low back pain, hip pain, heat in my eyes and mouth, cough, nausea. I haven t been able to eat, just the though of eating makes me want to vomit. I I feel like I have a fever, but didn t take my tem... | Well you are suffering from common cold or flu. You can take the following medications: 1.Tablet Flucold- 1 tab after lunch and dinner. 2.Tab Levocet(5)- 1 tab after dinner 3.Tablet Ondem(8)- 1 tab thrice for 1 day then as required if nausea persists. 4.Syrup... | |
Suggest remedies for a lump in the gum
A lump has formed in my mouth in the gum area behind my lower front teeth, making it very difficult to eat. Some sensitivity pain in the gum but not in the teeth when I bite on anything. It developed 4 days ago and so far shows no sign of lessening. Any ideas? | Hello,This indicates tiny inflammatory lesion at gum base as folliculitis or development of ranula. High resolution photograph of the lesion would be of profound help to guide further in the details. Present recommendations: • Soft and light diet • More consumption of liquids • Avoid tobacco in any forms• Maintain oral... | |
Why do I feel a gap between my calf and my ankle?
Below my calf but above my ankle, it feels like there is a one inch gap where there should be a tendon or muscle. I have played highly competitive soccer my whole life and have broken this ankle before. Do you know what this injury could be? It s been this way for year... | Hello, What I understand is this should be a ligament injury and over a period of time, there is very less amount of fat tissue left out due to regular strain and stress over the tendons and muscle. This is actually normal in most cases having ankle injury due to sports. If there is a pain, then using an ankle brace al... | |
What causes frequent and painful urination in a child?
my child aged 2.5 years, has been suffering from urine frequency (48 times in 24 hours),painful urination only on night (first he cries then urinate on night sometime he prostrate to urinate ),sunken eyes many times,little weight loss,hands and feet cold, sometime... | Hi,Basically he is having polyuria with signs of dehydration and poor weight gain.This can not be attributed to urine infection. Painful urination is probably from mucosal irritation caused by frequent voiding. This can not be attributed to urine infection.Here we have to rule out other important conditions like diabet... | |
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 is the best treatment for bipolar disorder?
I am a 71yo male who was diag. w bi polar disord. 15yrs ago, but have suffered w it all my life...have tried manymeds, but only gabapentin has worked 4 me...current dose 1500mg (900 am; 600 pm)...but i do exper. med.depression...will latuda work 4 me and what is cost?..... | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You have not mentioned what drug you have tried until now. Gabamentin is not the drug of choice for bipolar mood disorde. The common drugs for bipolar mood disor... | |
Hypothyroidism, low vitamin D, TSH and testosterone. On levothyroxin. Should we take him to endocrinologist?
I am 40 years old, male, height 5 10 weight 212 pounds; I have been treated for hypothyroidism since 2010; on Sept 16th, lab results came back indicating an extremely low level of TSH, very low Vitamin D and lo... | Welcome to Healthcare-MagicGreetings of the dayI would also agree that you require evaluation by endocrinologist. I am unable to figure out why your primary care physician is not referring you to the endocrinologist. Would suggest you to politely approach your internist and discuss the matter with him.Take careRegardsD... | |
Suggest treatment for anal pain and skin hanging out of anus
Hi good-afternoon, i used a pile to clean my bowils yeterday and i think i strain myself now i have a skin hanging out of my anus and it is very painful,i am getting cold sweat, and a warmness on my left side but..can u please tell me what can i used as a ho... | HelloThank You for contacting HCM.You most probably are suffering from haemorrhoids. For permanent treatment for this you need to consult a surgeon who will examine it and provide you with surgery if degree is advanced. As you are having pain so i would suggest you to consult hospital. In the meanwhile you can use ace... | |
Suggest medication to reduce serum urea and creatinine levels
Interested to know the remedies or the processes to lessen serum urea (145 mg/dl) and serum creatinine (3.48 mg/dl.) in patient (76 yrs) suffering from diabetic nephropathy although blood pressure presently is 120/80 and fasting sugar 150. Haemoglobin 7.1 g... | HelloThe reports suggest marked kidney dysfunction because of diabetes...the only way to conntrol at this advanced stage is to start DIALYSIS | |
Q. Would you recommend photo test for solar urticaria?
Hi doctor, Eight years ago, my family and I went on a vacation. When my mother got out of one of the outdoor pools, she started feeling a sting on her arms and all of her legs below the knees. She has been to the doctor for this condition and she has gotten numero... | Hello. As you explained that your mother has developed solar urticaria. Here I explain a few other importance of solar urticaria. Intense itching, swelling and rashes develop in sunlight. You can correlate it. Whenever she goes in the sun, she gets these things. If you are able notice this then undoubtedly it is someth... | |
Why having stiffness in knee with swelling in feet after injection to increase WBC count?
I had my 2nd treatment of chemo, taxol/carboplatin, the following day had shot to increase white blood cell count, ten days later, i woke up with a stiff left knee which feels like dead weight with occasional twitching or spasm a... | Hello,Sometimes you have these side effects because of chemotherapy. If you can walk 1 to 1.5 miles a day comfortably please go ahead with that.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah | |
What causes left side abdominal pain, bloating and cramps?
For 2 days I've been having abdominal pain on the lower left side. It hurts when I have to go to the bathroom. It feels like a cramp or stitch but it's not going away. I'm sore and bloated through the day and can barely move most of the day. Should I see a doc... | Hello and WelcomeI appreciate your concern.I would empirically recommend a two week course of aPPI such as Pantoprazole and a pro kineticlike itopride to see for improvement, Yes you should consult a doctor as you require a physical exam and subsequent work up accordingly like a stool r/e , ultrasound abdomen and othe... | |
How can buttock and leg pains be treated?
Hello, I am having horrible pain in my buttocks and down the back of both legs. When I sleep on either side that side gets really sore. Several months ago when I woke up I felt like I had a hitch on my right hip side but it would go away throughout the day. For the last month ... | Here you have given symptoms of pain in buttock as well as both the legs and it gets worse if you sleep on either side for that side. Apart from this you have also given symptoms of hands becoming numb when ever you sleep to one side the opposite side hand becomes numb.As per your symptoms it looks like you have issues... | |
Suggest remedy for pain and soreness inside mouth
Hi i have a white line on the inside of my left cheek its been there for 2 days now and i have pains inside my mouth and get a lot of sliever produced it starts off a straight line then jaged at the back hurts first thing in the morning then the pain gose | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that you have a cheek biting habit due to which you have developed a white line in the cheek.Get a checkup done.Apply DOLOGEL oral ointement topically over the affected area.At home tke lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.Take... | |
What is the treatment for emotional breakdowns?
My wife is suffering from emotional breakdowns due to my son s studies. She is about 35 years of age and my son is 7 years old. I wish her to take some psychoanalysis as this may help her to overcome this problem. She has a history of such emotional disorder on her mothe... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely wish you away from your conceptualization. She must be getting a bit more angry and emotional than the usual. You should not try to give mental disorder color to her behavior. Talk to her regarding this. Take her t... | |
Suggest remedy for swollen and painful groin in patients with kidney cyst
Yes doc.i was told I have a cyst on my kidney as result of ct scan I woke up four days ago and I was having a pain in my left groin so painful and I saw blood in my urine I took antibiotic I have been on it till now, no more blood in my urine bu... | Hi, The hematuria warrants further work up with repeat ultrasonography of pelvis. Urine routine microscopic examination and culture also should be done for further work up. You can revert back with reports once done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, G... | |
What causes sores along the hair line?
Hello, I started having sores around my hairline a couple of months ago then notice a harden or tight feeling on my scalp then I woke one morning and it looked like my eyebrows had disappeared. I have also noticed a waxy feeling on my skin and it actually feels like there is hair... | hello, According to the given history it is more like you are having sebboroheic dermatitis. but it is better to get your blood tests done to exclude any thyroid hormone deficiency or any connective tissue disorder. for that full blood count, ESR, TSH and T4 levels. other tests to exclude connective tissue disorders. y... | |
What causes numbness in the left foot post lumbar discectomy?
I m having L5 dissecdemy this Friday and all the pain killers, shots and steroid packs has lessen the pain. But my left foot continues to be numb and surgeon is a little optimistic numbness will go away! Could it be from nerve damage or something else. Is i... | Hello,How long have you been with this symptom? I think it comes from the ruptured disc of L5. It can compress the nerve that goes through your leg. As your doctor says that he is optimistic, I think that he has experience in his job and would know it better. Wish you good health and a successfully intervention.Hope I ... | |
What does the mri scan of my brain indicate?
what does findings consistent with developmental anatomic variants involving the anterior and posterior circulation including hypoplastic A1 segment of right ACA with A2 segment supplied by the left ACA, hypoplastic P1 segment of the right PCA with the right P2 segment supp... | HiI am Dr Mittal.I have read your query.These are blood vessels to the brain.There is a reduction in the caliber of blood vessels mentioned in the report.That is what it is supposed to mean.You need not worry, its often a normal variant and you are getting blood supply from other sources.Best of luck,Dr Mittal | |
Suggest treatment for liver cancer
Hi I m joshna we got the result from doctor that my father-in-low got liver cancer. He is highly diabetic Dr. told us it's not curable. He lives in Kolkata India . Could u tell me please the best liver cancer consultant in Kolkata and can it be treatable ?? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Since doctors are telling that his liver cancer is inoperable, he is having mostly end stage (stage 4) cancer. Treatment options are only palliative therapy. Palliative therapy includes, palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional supp... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
How to improve excellent motile rate?
I have sperm count is 80 million but excellent motile rate is 20%, active motile is 50%, sluggish is 10% and Immotile is 20% and puss cells 1-2/HPF. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY EXCELLENT MOTILE RATE? IS THIS CURABLE? ON THESE VALUES WHERE MY SEMEN ANALYSIS STANDS? | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the given history here I could say that there are medicines available for this but that does not gives promising results of course this could cause the placebo effects, you have not mentioned your age if your are above 40 years old then this is a norm... | |
Trying to concieve. Do not have right tube. Right side follicle was 10 on day 9th. Chances of pregnancy?
hi doctor, I had an Ectopic pregnancy which resulted in my right tube removal. I am trying to conceive agian but my right ovary follicle was dominant last month and this month right side follicle was 12.5 and left ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The medicine that has been prescribed to you helps in the formation of follicles causing an ovulation. There is no way by which you can selectively increase the size of a follicle in the single ovary. It is hormone mediated. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful ... | |
Suggest remedy for kidney pain and unsteady stream while urinating
My daughter was taken to ER with severe pain in the kidney area. While there she was told no stones and no infection. However, the UA RBC test shows 20-30 A. The ultra sound and CAT scan showed moderate right hydronephrosis and visualized proximal uret... | HelloThanks for query.Your daughter has severe pain in kidney area and ultrasound scanning and CT revealed hydronephrosis and dilatation of upper ureter .This is suggestive of presence of obstruction of the ureter in middle portion of ureter.In majority of cases it is due to the impacted stone in the ureter .This can ... | |
What causes a possible condition of Gynecomastia?
Hi, I'm 27 years old and my chest size is big than other men. I read about Gynecomastia somthing like that but when i touch my nipples they become small so what should i do for that I never wear T-shirt because of this reason so i want to remove this please give me any... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Consult surgeon for your condition...Causes of gynecomastia is increase estrogen means hormonal imbalance....Causes are.....CirrhosisAnabolic steroid Some antianxiety drugsSome antidepressant drugsHeroin etc.....Confirmation of it done b examination ad FNAC like investigation...Underlying... | |
What causes pulsation in low lip?
I am 41 years old, 5 6 , 200lbs and had a recent diagnosis of HTN, sleep apnea, elevated cholesterol. I am aware that I need to lose weight and that many of my health issues could be resolved this way. I am an RN so I am aware of the implications of extra weight. My question is: Why d... | Hello, AND VERY PLEASE TO ANSWER YOU.You have a type I obesity (YOUR Body mass index IS 32) and as I told in a last observation, Obesity is a risk factor in high blood pressure. Add to it your elevated blood cholesterol.to answer your question, the pulse on the left side of your lower lip called Corrigan pulse, is spec... | |
Does implanon lead to yeast infections?
I've had implanon in for a little over a year and I've had excessive yeast infections and foul odor. I've never had problems like this before the program. Also, after my daughters birth the Dr left a lap towel inside me for two months. What's wrong with me?! | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you developed the infection, as you said, after getting the implant, some possibilities exist. Though there are no studies yet on the relation between bacterial vaginoses and the Implanon, with Depo-Provera it has been shown that hydrogen peroxide prod... | |
What causes hair fall on the forehead?
i'm a man lol i don't know black (black at school days :p) or white (white at summer)here is my prob last week i ve noticed that i made my hair fall and i have now ...well ..u can say a white area in the corner of my forehead (:p bad description sorry) any way it's not falling ac... | Hi..As per your complain hairfall can occur due to a number of causes like Androgenic Aloepecia caused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics while other causes comes under Telogen Efluvium caused by fungal infection,nutritional deficiency, stress, long standing illness, side effects o... | |
How to cure red bumps on the body after mosquito bites?
My boyfriend was bit by a lot of Mosquitos ignored the bites, went in the attic to fix some cable lines and two days later today that is he has a lot of very red bumps , some have yellow on them some have white heads all over his leg. How would we treat this? | HI,thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that some of the bites have been infected.He may want to consider the use of topical antibiotics and oral anti histamines. These should be available over the counter.Examples of topical antibiotics are neosporin, polysporinI hope this helps | |
Suggest remedy to reduce SGOT
Hello doctor, i just undergo lap cholecystectomy 2 weeks ago. after 1 week i have epigastric pain, then I did Utz and Bilirubin test with SGOT, it was all elevated. Then I repeated again today, my bilirubin went back to normal but my SGOT is still high 150 | Hi thanks for contacting health care magic.Noted you have done cholecystectomy....It will take some time to nomalise liver enzymes.....Take more fruits.Less fried food.Green leafy salad more.Avoid alcohol.....Non veg and refined food avoided.If you have associated cardiac or muscular problem then also it can elevated.r... | |
What is the treatment for high BP?
HiI am a heathy 42 year old woman who have suffered with very high blood pressure for the pass three years....my highest being 249/189 .....I am on medication but nothing seems to work....my doctor keeps telling me that we need to bring it down but nothing works...I have been admitte... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are indicative of a secondary hypertension. At your age, these values of high blood pressure may be related to a secondary problem (metabolic disorder, kidney impairment, etc.). At this point the most important ... | |
What causes a lump on the buttock cheek?
Hi there, I am a male I am currently 20 years old. I have recently found a hard ball in my left bum cheek but inside and underneath. I found it because I could feel the pressure of this lump like the pressure of a boil and it hurt for the first day but now the pains gone but th... | Hi and welcome to HCmwell it can be several lesions such as abscess, piylindial cyst lipoma of fibroma. you need to see proctologist for further evaluation and then it can be surgically removed if neccesary. Wish you good health. Regards | |
Suggest treatment for worsening premature ejaculation with age
My 50 y/o husband is very quick to ejaculate during sex. It happens within seconds of intercourse. It seems to get worse with age. Is there anything medically that can be done to assist him with longer stamina? What could be the cause of this problem? Than... | Hello,The causes of premature ejaculation are:1) Psychological2) Stress3) Fatigue4) Diabetes5) Other chronic illnessYou can tablet Dapoxetin, 30 mins before intercourse after consultation.Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly, follow with detailed history or consult with sex expert.Hope I have ans... | |
Abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, yellowish discharge. What could be this?
i recently gave birth to my 3rd child almost a month ago and i ended up gettin a bad infection called endometritis. It got so bad i was hospitalized and an emergency D & C surgery. i am 2 weeks out from surgery and i have been feeling more... | the infections are due to calcium vitamins iron calcium and diet suppliments given in pregnancy and antbiotics also cause thispcm brufen and other antibiotics may result thisdont panic take metrogy 200mg bd for 2 wktake singulr 10 mg tdssyp gelusil 2 tsf tdssyp ventrolin tds which cover breathing take lotof warm water ... | |
Suggest remedy for infection causing phlegm while coughing
Im suffering from a an infection i have a small amount of phlegm coming up when i cough or blow my nose. slight fever. should i be on antibiotics or just continue drinking plenty of water and taking vitamin c?? i have been like this for the past for the past 4... | Helloi appreciate your concernthis could be a viral or bacterial infectionin my opinion you should visit a doctor for clinical examination and a battery of tests like CBC and X ray chest for confirmation of diagnosisyou may require a course of antibiotics depending upon the reports and clinical findingsMeanwhile you c... | |
What are the red spots with pulling sensation in the breast?
i have a friend that has shown me today 3 small red spots on one breast, started with one under her breast and 2 more on the top area she is panicking that is could be fatal, she feels a pulling from inside which is so uncomfortable for her can you help me Y... | HiIt could be due to infection and associated inflammation. I prescribe Antibiotics like Clindamycin capsule along with Cefuroxime tablet and anti inflammatory tablets to my patients with similar complaints. Nothing to worry. Regards | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain under the rib cage
I fell in the laundry room about 4 days ago. I landed on my right lower hip area. My back and side did not hit the ground as the laundry basket saved part of my fall. Now I have a pain from my right back that goes around to right under my rib cage to my stomach on t... | hello,I have studied your case and I think you have bruised her muscles and that is causing severe pain in chest and ribs area. I would suggest you to follow these steps.1.Avoid weight lifting and sudden bending.2.Tablet Voveron SR one OD or muscle relaxant like Myospaz or Myoril.3.Hot water fomentation and Brugel loca... | |
What could be the cause of pain in wrist and pinky finger?
It hurts in my hand when I place pressure on it, like leaning on something with my hand. The pain is sharp and it does not consistently hurt but it will hurt if I move it in the wrong way. The pain is not in the wrist but just above it below the pinky finger | Hi, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. In that case an MRI scan is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Rega... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Pain in back of tooth, felt like a bump on upper gum and have sinus. Solution?
I have sinus my back tooth have been hurting for a least two weeks now i have being flossing more regluar now us mouth was and salt warm water it is now healing it self and feeling better swelling has gone down a lot and now i fell like a b... | hi there , Painful Bump on the gums suggests infection either related to tooth or confined to the gum tissue. It can either be a gingival abscess draining in the oral cavity which is caused to physical truama or iritants lodged deep in the gum pockets. lesion on the gums is also caused due to priapical abscess arising ... | |
Moderate abdominal pain, vomiting, hiatal hernia, chrons disease. What is going on?
I have had moderate abdominal pain on the left side for about 3-4 days now. I have a history of stomach problems which include vomiting , diarrhea & pain. I had my gallbladder removed in 08 & a sphincteronomy in 10. I also have a hiata... | Hi Vomiting,diarrhoea and pain are suggestive of Gastrointestinal tract problem. Hiatal hernia may cause upper abdominal pain.But,diarrhoea is not seen with this condition. Crohns disease is a type of Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part from Mouth to Anus.It may lead to all the three complaints that you... | |
What is the best treatment to increase platelet count?
H=i,may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...respected madam, my mother age 52 years suffering from feaver five days before her platelet count was 24000 and after two days her platlet count increase 24000 to 45000 and two days ... | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should test your mother for dengue.Decreasing platelet count in your mother is suspected of having dengue.I suggest you should start taking hydration therapy. In thi your mother us afvixes to take ... | |
Noticed a lump and indent on 1 year old after an injury at the back of the skull
My 1 year old daughter fell backwards and hit the base of the wall. There is a lump and an indent right beneath the lump. She isn t sleepy but I ve always been told that knots from falling are mostly ok but if there is an indention the... | Hello dear,The lump formation after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma.The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics, ice co... | |
Dry skin on butt crack. Irritation. Done STD. Suggestions?
I have dry skin a the top of my butt crack. It gets dry and irritated and I don't know what to do to make it go away. It comes and it goes but it's frequent. I've recently been tested for every single STD known to man by my family physician and I'm clean as... | Hi thanks for writing here.Dry irritated skin around anal fissures is suggestive of perianal dermatitis.It has number of underlying causes such as bacterial and fungal infections,worm infestations,eczema ,stress releated,etc.You may also get constant itching if you have piles or fissures as secretions oozing out irrita... | |
Suggest treatment for ocular hypertension
I have ocular hypertension and my doctor recently prescribed an eye drop called Dorzolamide HCI/Timolol Maleate: Question is: could it have anything to do with the swelling of my legs,ankles and feet? It happened suddenly and it is concerning me. | Hello,All these symptoms point towards high blood pressure in you. Get an ambulatory blood pressure done. Raised ocular tension may also be secondary to high blood pressure, it needs complete investigations and treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. RS Gulati | |
What causes pain in left side like cramps?
Yes, I have had a pain in my left side for a month now it comes and goes. Sometimes it feels like cramps due to a period which I have not had for 10 years. Other days it goes completely away. I have celiac sprue and I was blaming it on that but it seems to not want to go away... | Hi.Thanks for your query.The pain on the left side which comes and go can be due to associated IBS and can exist with the celiac sprue. You have to adjust the diet according to the dietitian.Colonoscopy will help a lot for diagnosis of such a problem. | |
What causes abnormally long penis in a child?
hello i am a single mom and my 14 yr old son just confided in me an affliction , i guess , that he has been hiding. not sure how to do this but here it goes: his penis is massively large in both length and girth. beyond any thing ive ever seen or heard. when he showed me t... | Hello, You can seek an ultrasound imaging to the testis and hormonal levels in the blood first. his growth will stops eventually when he reaches 16 years old. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
Suggest dosage of Udiliv to be given to a child for liver problems
Hi! my kind 8yrs old has some problems in his liver, but not complicated one, now he is feeling itch. One Prof. (child specialists) suggested Udiliv (150mg) two times a day and other Dr. (Liver specialists) suggested Udiliv (300mg) two times a day. So ... | Hi,The recommended dose of Udiliv for children 6 year to less than 18 years of age is 15 to 20 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses, with further increase to 30 mg/kg/day if necessary.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician and F... | |
Can Virtussin AC be administered for persistent cough in a 16-year-old?
Hi my son having a very bad cough he is 16 years old. He is being coughing for 2 days. Two weeks ago I was sick too and coughing a lot I went to the doctor and he gives me a cough medicine and it works my cough went away. I was wondering if I can ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Yes, you can give Virtussin AC cough syrup to your son.Virtussin AC is having dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramime.These are for drug irritant cough.Possibility of viral infection (contacted by you) is more likely in your son's case.So give this s... | |
What causes an swelling on lower back skull?
I appear to have an odd swell on the lower back right of my skull. Each time I press on it, it creates a brief odd taste in my mouth and makes me dizzy. Could this be anything neurologically wrong? I also had a tetanus shot on the 30th, and a Ct scan a couple days before th... | A swelling on the outside of your skull should not be directly connected to your brain (which is inside the skull).So, that by itself does not suggest a neurologic issue.But if you are constantly getting dizzy, it would be helpful for your doctor to evaluate you further, check your bloodpressure, your bloodwork, and re... | |
Taking contraceptives, for severe periods. Undergone endometriosis surgery. Induced provera. When should we test for infertility?
I have been on birth control since 2002 for my periods being so severe I had a laporscopy twice once in 2006 and once in 2011. When I was on birth control I took it continuously and rarely ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. You are not having any regular periods. Irregular periods are likely to be anovulatory. You need to be patient and provera for 10 days in every cycle to have a normal regular bleeding. This will help in regularizing your cycles. I hope this information has been both informative and help... | |
What is the best treatment to get pregnant?
Dear Sir, I am 35 years & my wife is 29 years old. I am consulting my doctor for last 3 years. My semen analysis is normal. My wife is suffering from endometrosis with endometrial thickness 10 mm. In the month of september we completed the 2nd IUI but having no results. Now ... | Hi,If your wife is suffering from endometriosis and you have been trying for 3 years, you need to consider IVF, especially since your sperm count is normal and the two IUI have not succeeded.IUI are not recommended for endometriosis, and IVF would be a better option.Hope this helps.Regards | |
Is Tuberculosis Lymphadenitis communicable?
Hi all of u , i diagnosed with TUBERCULAR LYMPHADENITIS 0n 24th of this month, i joined IBM few days back. Now IBM Dr saying its a communicable deaseses & i should take 4 months rest . they asked me to be on leave for the 4 months without pay. What should i do ?? is it commu... | Hello,Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that tuberculosis is communicable disease. If the diagnosis is made by biopsy of the node than it is confirmed diagnosis. Other wise you should do biopsy to confirm tuberculosis. It is spread by resp... | |
Solution of Mental stress
Hi my name is jagadeesh i'm facing deep mental stress due to wich i cant focus on ma studies .. der r many reasons like family , clg and recently due to na accident.. | practice yoga and medication it will help you in resolving the mental stress and will give you the relief which you are looking for | |
Is cancer related with bumps on tongue and throat with leukoplakia?
I have been very worried lately as to whether I have cancer or not. I have Leukoplakia from smoking but I am noticing tiny bumps towards the back of my tongue leading into my throat. When I swallow, it almost feel like somethings back there, and every... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have leukoplakia. It can be simple keratosis or squamous cell carcinoma. You should go for biopsy of that area. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have d... | |
Intermittent pain and numbness in right hand, prominent on lying down, tingles on exhaling, eases on inhaling. What could it be?
I have been having pain and numbness in my right hand and arm for about three tears now. It comes and goes. But has become worse since I had my daughter two years ago. It is hurting again an... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. You have got tingling sensation and numbness of right hand from elbow down, more to ring and pinky fingers since 3 years, increased since delevery of child 2years ago.It appears that it is a pressure symptom probably due to cervical spondylosis. Other causes are anaemia, neuritis ... | |
Having pain in left side of stomach under ribcage while breathing, diarrhea. What to do?
Why does the left side of my stomach underneath my ribcage hurt so badly when i breathe? It hurts no matter how I am sitting or laying down. I already have used the bathroom, no diarrhea or anything just a normal time. I have no i... | Hi Chasemess, Thanks for writing your query. In addition to muscular pain, your pain can be due to increased acidity and gas production. You can follow some precautions like :- 1. Avoid spicy/oily foods. 2. Donot miss a meal. 3. Avoid mental/emotional stress. 4. Drink lots of pure water, atleast 8-10glasses of water in... | |
Does medication improve chances of pregnancy
Hello Doctors, I want to ask the possibility why I can't get pregnant? I have been married for about 3 and half years but no luck to have baby. My monthly menstruation is not too good, it only last maximum is 2 days a month. Please tell me what to do, any vitamins i have to... | HAI WELCOME TO HCMyou have to undergo hormone tests like FSH,LH,THYROID,PROLACTIN. CHECK YOUR TUBAL patency with hysterosalpingogram,or by ultrasound.your husband semen analysis should be normal.you have to ovulate with drugs during follicular monitoring.consult an infertility specialist .regardsDR.VANITHADEVI.and get... | |
Suggest remedy for problem in feeding milk
My daughter seems not to coordinate breathing and nursing whether the flow of the milk is not enough or too much, she grasps her breath while feeding and swallows air that makes her tummy filled with gas... this makes her feeding shorter becaUse it makes her tired and face re... | Hi,These symptoms could be due to two reasons:1. May be she has cold and a blocked nose, which prevents her from breathing while nursing. Make sure to hold the breast with your fingers to avoid blocking of the nasal passage. In case there is blocked nose due to cold, saline nasal spray on sos basis will help. 2. The f... | |
What could lumps on breast in children suggest?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my daughter just turned 9 and tonite she complained that one of her breast felt like it had a soda bottle cap in it and i felt it and it feels like a little lump should i be worried | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some benign breast lesion like fibroadenoma or some cyst. Don't worry much about that. Cancer is very rare at this age. She should go for ultrasound study and excision biopsy. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have... | |
What causes knots in back moving against spine?
iv been in a couple seriose car wreck but have sever pain in my neck and inbetween my shoulder blades in to my shoulder and arm ,there is a couple knotes that move against my spine and ive got hydrocephalous can anybody help me find out what it maybe? | Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic And welcome to HCM services.I studied all details of your query.I understood your health concerns about causes of knots in the back-Based on facts of your query,it seems that-you have multiple FB granulomas with fibromas.Moslty they have occured after the foreign bodies fix... | |
What treatment should be taken for damaged sub nerve in the forehead ?
please help doctor , Iam writing my sad story requesting you to provide proper treatment and solution for my problems.Before 8 years,i have done a mistake.I have put my forehead on the table and rolled it. Because both sides of my forehead was litt... | Hi, welcome to H.C.M.Forum. dont feel angry upon me. first you consult psychiatrist, as sometimes, one can't judge where the pain is.with his treatment you will get 90% relief . rest he will guide you to see the specialist of necesity. neurologist may be the correct person. thank you. | |
What does a lump on the neck indicate?
at the base of my neck my spine has a lump and is very tender to the touch. I have been having long term numbness, tingling and weakness in my hand. Had a nerve conduction study and it was normal. They were checking for carpal tunnel. This was 6 months ago and the place on the ne... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This seems to be possible neurofibroma , infected sebaceous cyst or else with underlying structures compression and giving agony of symptoms .* Must get an MRI of the swelling for further management .Hope this clears your doub... | |
What is causing lump on thumbs?
I have noticed in the last few days a single small bump appearing on both thumbs, one on side of left hand and a cluster of three tiny ones on my right ring finger which has no ring on it. I wear no jewelry and lead a quiet life. I ve tried to guess if I ate something new lately, but ev... | HI.Thanks for your query.These are most probably viral warts.Please do not cut or rub on them , they may spread. There are solutions available to burn then slowly to get a cure. | |
Q. Kindly suggest an effective solution for granuloma annulare.
Hi doctor, I consulted a doctor and he told me I am suffering from dermatographic urticaria. A biopsy was performed on my hand then got to know that my chronic hand rash is granuloma annulare (GA). I have severe itching at the site where GA shows up. I ha... | Hi. I checked the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Revert back after 15 days to a dermatologist online --> | |
How to increase height?
hii doctor i am akansha pathania i am 23 and my height is about to 5" only i always got coments about abut small height i didi alot to increase my height like streching, toola ashwaghanda with milk and yoga but my heigt is same as it was please suggest me what shoul i take or eat or do so that... | hai akansha. Regarding your height dont get fed up. there is no point in doing and taking diet or medicine to increase ur height.scientifically saying normal human bone stop growing in the age between 18- 23.after that no growth will happen. it will attain skeletal maturity. All ur cartilage part will become bone.... | |
Will nerve root block and ablation help herniated l4 and leg atrophy?
Hi, I have herniated L4 with radiculopathy and left leg atrophy. Have had physical therapy and ESI without relief other than for 2 weeks. Neurosurgeon is planning nerve root block and ablation. My PCP told me this was a bad idea and i could lose use... | hi If you have slipped disc with compression on the nerve , the idea is to decompress it. In my practice I would like to go for operation - Discectomy to decompress the nerve root. If you go for ablation it will never work again. | |
Trying to concieve, irregular periods. Pain in hips and back. Will I get a positive pregnancy test result?
i am trying to conceive,but after marriage my periods goes irregular. and also i have pain in my left side hip to left side back . this pain starts from my mid of cycle and continue for about 2 weeks................ | Hello It is not unusual for women to have period irregularities at some point in their life. Many women complain of this with changes in their life like exams, marriage etc. It should gradually settle down. About the pain, see a gynecologist if the pain continues, although it does not really sound like period pains. If... | |
I have polystic ovaries and i am 27 years old. What treatment can i go for ?
I am 27year old girl...i have polystic ovaries..what treatment do i take?? | Hi, Thanks for query, PCOS is a complex syndrome and should be evaluated. gynacologist is the best judge in this subject. If you are obese then weight reduction is primary thing. regularize your cycles. There is hormonal imbalance so go for hormonal treatment. Surgical option also there. ok and bye. | |
What causes lower back pain?
So I have back pain on the lower left side... It has moved around to the abdomen too and down my left leg... It's been going on for over a month.. Constant pain, and now I have a bruise forming on my lower left side of my back where the pain started... I am male, 30 years old. | Hello, Thanks for your query.From description it seems you might be suffering from siatica. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve — which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. Although t... | |
What causes cramps in the calf area?
Hello, Woken up last night with a severe calf cramp at top of left calf. Seemed like a normal charlie horse, of which I have only had a couple in my life. Now about 12 hours later, there is a stabbing type pain at the lower calf. The pain has lessened over the last couple hours. I ... | Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that sudden cramps in calf can be due to varied reasons, most common being potassium deficiency, DVT or nerve compression. I would advise you to visit your physician for clinical examination. He may advice you to get a Doppler imaging of veins , s... | |
Suggest remedies for persistent dull pain in the shoulders and back
I've had a dull pain about 3 months. The pain is in my back, under my lower left shoulder blade. This started when I lifted something while reaching over the side of a truck bed. I first had a pain like a pulled muscle in the middle of my back. That w... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. That is a kind of a muscular spasm due to a torn muscle or so. You may start with NSAIDS as an analgesic and as an anti-inflamatory agent to decrease the edema or the swelling of your muscles and tendons to be freely mobile ... | |
How to treat hematuria while on microgynon 30?
hi, I have been in microgynon 30 for 5 years with no problems, however today after I urinated, I found a dark browny blood on the tissue, but not in my underwear or urine, and only after I pee. any ideas on what this could be? I m not due on my period for 2 weeks. | Hello welcome to healthcaremagic.I can understand your problem. Common causes of hamaturia are :-1) urinary tract infections2) bladder stone3) bladder or renal infection4) injury5) after genitourinary surgeriesyou can take tab. oflox oz 200 mg, syp. cital, tab. urikind 200 mg. Drink lot of fluids. Keep yourself hydrate... | |
What causes severe back pain and dizziness?
I have had a back pain for 1 week and I m dizzy and I felt nausea and they thought I had a urinary tract infection, so they gave me an antibiotic and I took it for one week and it did not work. So I got a higher dosage and different brand and I finished it and I still have t... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain below the shoulder blade . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acute back injury , whiplash , sciatica , osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia. I would suggest you consult orthopedic surgeon for proper ex... | |
What causes heart palpitations, numbness on face and neck and dizziness?
I have heart palpitations, i have numbness on my face and neck portion, i get dizzy on several occassions. Per my stress test, i do not have a heart problem, my ECG and cbc results show no problem. WHAT COULD BE MY AILMENT? We do not have cancer,... | Hello Thanks for posting at HCM. Palpitations and dizziness can be caused by many disturbed in the body functions. As you say the heart has been excluded as a cause. And also since the CBC is normal, anemia can also be excluded. I recommend you to check your thyroid function tests. Thyroid abnormalities can cause sympt... | |
What causes pain in fingers and toes when suffering from gastroenteritis?
Hi my 5 yr old daughter has been having gastroenteritis for about two week. This past week she couldn t weight bear on her legs so couldn t walk. She was admitted to hospital and released on the third day without pain but crp of 53 and esr 20. S... | Hi...sometimes low potassium in the blood due to losses in diarrhea and vomiting may cause this. But it is very unusual for these symptoms to go on like this for 2 weeks. I suggest that we need to work up for reactive arthritis as it is associated with diarrhea and also for connective tissue disorders.Regards - Dr. Sum... | |
How to cure hair dye dermatitis on wrist & face?
Hi I have had two dark spots appear on my wrist and my face for a little more than 2 years.I went to 2 dermotologists and they said it was pigmentation and hair dye dermititis.All of the medications they gave me do not seem to work and have the made the spots appear alm... | Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicYou have a condition known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation /PIH. It is hard to explain how a hair dye could cause pigmentation on wrist?Therefore I would like to keep another differential diagnosis of Fixed drug eruption (FDE).FDE presents as red colored or da... | |
Suggest remedy for severe cold & cough
I took bath in a flowing river in january cold month since then I developed severe cold and cough.I took home remedies to control,but could not .Then I consulted a physician who gave me antibiotic which resulted drying of cough and hard breathing.I discontd it and took treatment... | Hello You are having severe cough and cold ( for January i.e 8 months passed ) and taken antibiotics course as well as also taking grilintus, mucomelt tablets .Since 8 months passed and still cough present ,may be due to these reasons , these include:1 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis , diagnosis can be confirmed by physi... | |
Suggest remedy for liver cancer
i was diagnosed for liver cancer about seven months ago.after which i had a liver resection of 6 and7 lobe.i have had atleast 6 sessions of chemotherapy.there is no improvement and my heamoglobin remains below 10.5,platelet count does not go over 118 and c199 is now 2000.due to this the... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Honestly speaking, cancer is incurable. Till date, there is no medicine to stop it's growth. Liver cancer is very notorious in spread and local recurrence. And palliative chemotherapy is the only option for you. Aayurvedic treatment will not ... | |
How can scalp balding patches with hair loss be treated?
I'm male and 19 years old. I have 2 bald patches at either side of my hairline. Its not receded at all, and I've had the patches since I was very young, hiding them with long hair. I looked around and the closest hairloss conditions I could find that match mine... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is most likely that you have a deep hairline pattern on the sides of your hairline. Secondly, it could be hereditary too. Alopecia areata can be reduced by some hair treatments like PRP (platelet rejuvenating plasma) treat... | |
Suggest medicine for baby suffering from cough
My baby has a cough it has got progressively worse over the past three days, my wifes family has been passing around a cold here lately, but I just want to ask to see if their anything I can do. She has been getting plenty of sleep, 3 wet diapers at least a day, no fever... | Hello,How old is the baby?I would advice you to consult a pediatrician.Dry cough can be treated by anti histamine drops or syrup depending on your baby age. Dosage will be decided based on baby weight. Monitor baby for fever, restlessness.Continue feeding baby.Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further q... | |
Lack of interest in life, no enthusiasm in studies, sports. Suggestions?
I feel that i have no interest left in anything. It seems that there is nothing left in my life. I don t know why this is happening to me.. I feel no enthusiasm in my studies and even in playing with friends. I have everything but I feel somethin... | hello welcome to health care magic You are probably suffering from "major depressive episode". Don't worry and relax. There are many efficacious treatment options available (medication, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy etc) these days with less side effects. So consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment. ... | |
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 ... | |
How to increase platelets?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello sir i am 27 year old & i m suffering from immune thrompbocytopenic-purpura from last 15years. It occures mostly in winter.(Dec-Jan) ,evenown I am suffering from it ,iwant to ask u how to increase my platel... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You are suffering from immune thrombocytopenic purpura. In that there is immune mediated destruction of platelets occur. So your platelet count is decrease. You should take immunosuppressive drugs like steroids to stop that destruction. IV Ig ... | |
Cramps in abdomen. Getting vaccines fro Hep B, cholera. Taking doxycycline. Suggest?
Hi, I ve been getting lots of vaccines lately to name a few - hepatitis b , rabies , cholera , Japanese Ens. I m also, taking doxycycline 100mg a day (so far for only 3days) - all this because I m travelling to India soon. However, my... | Hi There is no relation to delayed periods and your vaccination. Pain in the lower back may be musculoskeletal pain. As your pregnancy test is negative,please take skeletal muscle relaxant tablet along with antispasmodic Dicyclomine. If you have any doubt,repeat the pregnancy test after 2 weeks by simple strip test. Wi... | |
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 --> | |
How to get rid of tender lump of calf?
I fell 9 days ago and had a hard hit to my calf. The bruising, which was about 6 inches long and 5 inches wide is disappearing but I have a large, 2 in diameter, definable lump that is a little tender to the touch. The lump is firm. Is there a concern here? | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having big hematoma following hard hit injury.Now hematoma is resolving and localized.Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day for few days.apply thrombophob on the lump.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for pain and numbness in the shoulder
Yes I just had an MRI for shoulder pain and arm numness and tingling in fingers. First the arm numbness was too weird. No injury just painful to even lay on rt shoulder in bed, so now I have to lay back to rt side, rt arm still hurst in the Am and sometimsEs at r... | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest using an anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the symptoms such as Ibuprofen .You can take this medication three times a day.If the symptoms continue you should see a neurologi... | |
Have anxiety, stress, low iron levels, rapid heart rate. Taking gabba. Suggest?
I have severe anxiety affecting driving, I fear I will faint or something silly. I had blackouts many years ago after stress so I fear I will get it again, even tho it hasn t returned. My iron levels are low. So I m taking gabba along with... | Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic Low iron levels or decreased hemoglobin itself is a risk for anxiety. It may present as tiredness, fatigue and palpitations. So correction of this should be first priority. You are taking supplements and these may also increase the anxiety but they are needed. Take plenty of green veg... | |
Taking several medications for asthma, still having symptoms. Possible to have normal oxygen level but co2 high?
I have asthma, and have been having trouble with it. They have me on loads of medication, but I still have symptoms. My o2 level doesn't drop below 93, but I have time of sweating, confusion, weakness, an... | Hi,Yes with exercise the tissue will produce more of CO2 which leads to increase in CO2 content but the O2 may be good in blood (artery) due to increased respiration. You should do regular breathing exercise for at least 30min - 1 hour which will help you and also should carry short acting bronchodilator always with yo... |
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