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Lymph node swollen, taking lithium, paining. Is medicine causing this?
My 14 year old daughter is taking 1350 mg of lithium a day. It s been two full weeks. Three of her lymph nodes are now swollen causing her pain when she turns her nech. She had the same kind of reaction when she was on lumictal and also had mono at... | Hello patti.rod Welcome to Health Care Mahic Usually lithium is not reported to cause side effects of lymphadenopathy, so don't worry for lithium dosing. Lamictal is known to causes serious skin side effects and serious hypersensitivity in susceptible individuals and lymphadenopathy may be seen with it. So lymphadenopa... | |
Is the knot in my abdomen or the pregnancy causing abdominal pain?
i have a knot on my lower stomach and i am experiency a lot of pain. I missed my period about 3 1/2 weeks ago but a urine pregnacy test comes back negative. I have slight bleeding which doesnt look normal to me and im experiency a lot of pregnacy sympt... | Hello!I read carefully your query and understand your concern.It is possible for you to be pregnant and a urine test pregnancy is not conclusive to exclude this.I suggest to run a blood test for measuring bHCG in serum.Probably a trans-vaginal ultrasound is needed.If pregnancy is excluded then I suggest to consult a ph... | |
Suggest treatment for pain near right side breast and enlarged liver
hi, in october 2014 i was experiencing a pain in my right upper area near my breast/right at my, i had a ultrasound of the abdomen done, and it showed an enlarged liver, i was advised to get a ct of the abdomen, it showed I had a 3 liver hemangiomas,... | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile du... | |
Could whey protein use cause random seizures?
Random seizures 8 years ago for 1 week, 3 years ago for 1 week. symptoms were numbness and twitching in right hand before and aura....Both times I was taking protein after working out. Symptoms have returned, taking protein again. All test showed negative for seizure disor... | Hello, It is possible that substances in supplements with proteins may cause seizures since other tests did not find a cause. So. it is obvious for you to stop taking these substances. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical | |
Suggest soap that can be used for blackheads and pimples
Plz suggest me any soap as I have blackheads on my nose n even having small pimples on face also. . Plz suggest any lotions to used in night before going to bed... my friends suggest me dermadew soap can I use it. I have a baby of 4 months so scared to experimen... | Hello,I would suggest you CLEAN & CLEAR Blackhead Clearing Bar Soap is specially formulated to help you get rid of blackheads without over-drying, giving you clearer skin.As for lotion i would recommand you Andalou Acai + White Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer as a day lotion and Andalou Beta Hydroxy Complex Recovery Cream.Tak... | |
What are the side effects of taking Femodette?
Hello, I have been taking Femodette for one and a half months. The first month was fine, aside for minor things like being a bit bloated. This month, all minor things have gone, but I started bleeding about 5 days into the pack and it hasn t stopped now for two weeks. It ... | Hello, Femodete like all medications has side effects. Some of them are Change in menstrual bleeding, usually lighter periods or sometimes stopping of periods. Menstrual spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Nausea, vomiting increases the risk for thrombosis etc. If your symptoms persist consult with your doctor the poss... | |
Is the medication for liver cirrhosis appropriate?
hello doc.my dad is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 2 months back....he is 64 years old.....docs has precribed udiliv 300 1-0-1cap razo d 1-0-1lasilactone once at 8 amcap zincovit 0-1-0tab ciplar la 4o mg at 6 pm dailyliquid duphalac 15 ml dailyis this medicines good..... | Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Your father having cirrhosis....In this condition by sodium and water retention edema can occur....So you are given diuretic for preventing edema and ascites....You are also given multivitamin and zinc tablet with rabeprazole to prevent acidity.Here cutt off oil from diet.Daily in morning... | |
Q. I am a diabetic with swollen and discolored foot. Why does it happen?
Hello doctor, My left foot is swollen with purple color and pain. I am currently on Diamicron 60 mg and Xelevia 100 mg. | Hello. With history, I feel you have left foot cellulitis. It is the infection on the foot. You might need heavy antibiotics for the infection. Is warmth present on the wound? Any pus discharge from the area? Kindly update these details and also the picture of the purple color. And also I would like to know what is you... | |
What would be the routine for the donor and recipient after kidney transplantation and how long do they have to take medicines ?
The kidney transplantation operation is going to take place to my brother(age 26) soon.My mother(age 46) is the donor for him. What will be his routine after the operation for both. How long... | hi,.....first of all congrats to you and your brother for getting a kidney transplant soon...well, as far as anti rejection tablets or as they are better known as immunosuppressive therapy has to be taken life long...initially they have to be taken at a higher dose which can probably be decreased a bit as time goes an... | |
Suggest remedy for tooth abcess
i have had an abcess in my tooth for about 3 days now. i have already gotten meds(amoxicillin) and have been taking it for almost a day now. it feels like it may be getting worse. i have taken amoxicillin before for the same thing and it yielded much better results, has it just not been... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.Taking Only amoxicillin will not be effective in abscess cases.you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg with metronidazole 400mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). The medicines takes 1-2 days to bring down the infection. do saline garglin... | |
Suggest treatment for foot drop
I ve had foot drop for 13.5 years due to having been in a hospital bed for 2 months. I have MS and my doctors and physical therapists have tried everything and nothing has been successful. I read an article about Functional muscle transfer for foot drop. Is that really a treatment for f... | Hello, I have studied your case history.Up to 3 years of injury and foot drop you can do surgical tendon transfer for correcting foot drop.After 13 years of foot drop results of surgical tendon transfer can not be assured.For further details you can directly contact on my profile supportive splint and dynamic foot dro... | |
What causes back ache,muscle pain,spots on penis and bumps on the scalp?
Hi i Don't what it is but, there has got to be something wrong with me... I am 20 about 185 lbs 6ft 1inches. About 4 years back i was fine but always had a problem with allergies... 4 years back would make me 16. about when i turned 16 i have aqu... | Hi, If you had unprotected sex - need to rule out sexually transmitted infection. If not it can be due to bacterial infection. If it is related to allergy you will be having itching fallowed by itching you can have discharge. Doing a swab culture can help diagnosis the cause. Share what type of work you do - rule out c... | |
Fungal infection on cheeks, prescribed Terbiforce, lobate m. Any suggestions?
I have some round circle type on both my cheeks....visited some skin specialists....they said it is jhayii....used some medicanes ..did not work..than showed it to my near by doctor he said t is fungal infection and prescribed me .TERBINAFOR... | Hi.fungal infection of the cheek is called as tinea facei.it is a fungal infection caused by superficial dermatophyte species.it presents as erythematous annular lesion with central clearing.continue terbiforce for 15 days but stop lobate g ointment as it causes more recurrences of the disease.along with terbiforce use... | |
Suggest treatment to dissolve gall stones and improve digestion
HI I AM 45 YRS OLD FEMALE, HAVING RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH GALL STONES I DO NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS, EXCEPT INDIGESTION AFTER HAVING CONSUMING SOME TYPICAL ITEMS KINDLY SUGGEST ME SOME MEDICINES/TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES TO DISSOLVE THESE GALL STONES AND IMPRO... | hi.noted history of gallstones, not associated with any sign or symptom. clinical observation & monitoring or conservative management may be done if asymptomatic. diet modification (low fat diet) is recommended as fatty and high cholesterol intake aggravates symptoms. healthy lifestyle is also encouraged. a consultatio... | |
What casues severe pain after a lumbar puncture?
I had a lumbar puncture done 2 weeks and 1 day ago and a blood patch done a week ago today. I have been in SEVERE pain since, I still can t sleep on my right side. My pain starts in my lower back and travels up my right side into my neck and into just barely into my hea... | Hi there.You could still be losing cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) from your lumbar puncture which causes headache. Also there may be some compression on the nerves to you lower limb or less nutrition to the nerves due to a possible CSF leak. Kindly lie down with your lower limbs elevated over a pillow. Drink 4-6 cups of co... | |
Can pleural effusion TB be cleared with 6 months of treatment?
Hi Doctor, 2 months 5 days ago, doctor have diagnoised for pleural effusion TB. Around 1.7 L of fluid was removed from left lung pleural area. undergone TB treatment for 2 months. but ESR count has gone from 29 to 59. Chest x-ray doesn't have any improve... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your chest x ray is not improving even after anti tubercular drugs and pleural fluid aspiration. So we should rule out multi drug resistance (MDR) tb and lung cancer in your case. So better to get done ultrasound examination of chest and CT th... | |
What causes a rash on the buttocks of a child?
about a monthago my 9year old son had a breakout/rash on his behind(bum cheeks) they were red and had a small head on them, the spread slightly to the torso area but not alot. We thought it was chick pox, but no watery blister. Now it back on his bum cheaks again | HiWelcome to the HCMI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. It seems that your son is suffering from fungal (Candida albicans ) nappy rash. The main cause of nappy rash is wetness from contact with wee and poo in a nappy. Newborns wee often and do frequent, runny poos. Even the most absorbent n... | |
What kind of seizure makes body stiff?
I turned 54 March 9, 14 . never had a seizure in my life until march 12, 14- lukily there was some one with me normally I m alone, My bottom jaw started to uncontrollably slap my top jaw told the girl to call an ambulance right after that she said my hole body went stiff as a boa... | Semiology of events is important to comment whether it was true seizure or not. Please mention if there was associated loss of consciousness, tongue bite, fall, incontinence. Considering your age it is advisable to rule out organic cause by mri brain and eeg. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to ... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen and painful knee and ankle
11 days ago I slipped on the ice and fell forward. My shin took the brunt of the fall, right below my knee and down to the ankle. It immediately hurt and was difficult to put pressure on to stand up. There was no bruising and some swelling. It still hurts to the... | Hi,you need a screening of your leg with an X Ray.second thing, Elevate your leg on pillow,Take analgesic medications,Prevent contact or pressing your leg until it heals,Apply warm compress on the area involved.See if it settles in a few days time. | |
What causes fluid filled blisters on leg?
My 13 year old daughter has itchy blisters appearing on her legs that appear raised and fluid filled, similar to small insect bites. She has had varicella vaccine as a baby. She had crab, a new food for her, 2 days ago. She also paddles in a canoe club in a lake clogged with g... | Hello,This is likely a dermatitis related to some contact allergen. It could be something like poison ivy. It could also be small bites or something on the trampoline. Advise her not to pop the blisters. If she develops a fever she should see a doctor. Cool compresses, avoiding friction from clothing and antihistamines... | |
What is the purpose of thallium stress test?
what thallium stress test is for and how much it cost in India (bangalore)? I am 63 years old man already been through angioplasty 3 years back. Whenever I walk, I feel pain in my chest. So, my doctor suggested me to go through thallium stress test. Can you please help me t... | stress thallium is a test which comes under nuclear medicine departmentits better termed as stress M1B1 gated scan with spectsits done in two phases during the first phase you would be asked to walk in a tread mill and at the end of the walk you would be injected by a radioactive dye images of heart will be taken by r... | |
Q. My partner bled heavily after 3 years of menopause. What to do?
Hi doctor, This is on behalf of my partner. She is 51 and has been through the menopause. She has not had a period in 3 years. Last week, she bled quite heavy for a few days. A duty doctor told her to get a blood test done. She had the blood test done ... | Hello. Postmenopausal bleeding is the vaginal bleeding, which occurs 1 year after attaining menopause. It should be evaluated, particularly in whom with a family history of carcinoma. PMP bleeding patients are at high risk of endometrial cancer. The causes of PMP bleeding include vaginal atrophy (the most common), horm... | |
What causes lump under skin over hip bone?
52 yr female,5 5.5 .116lbs.--- oval seeming shaped lump under skin over left hip bone, feels firm but moveable,feels 4 inches long. May have whacked that side on something about 10days ago but no visible bruising nor pain in area. Various problems w/sacrailiac pain,pelvic-fla... | Hi,Welcome to HCM.I studied your query.I understood Your concerns.Dear you seem to have a painless movable lump on hip bone.By its big size,In My opinion,it could be Lipoma/Sebaceous Cyst/ Fibroma/ or could be from a un-noticed hit-which seems to be less possible-as you don't have any history of it.Your query being wit... | |
Suggest remedy for strange rash across lower back
I just noticed that I have a strange rash that spans across my lower back. It looks as though I have been wearing very tight corduroy pants. Lots and lots of vertical, red lines that are evenly spaced. They are raised and somewhat itchy. (I have been wearing loose fitt... | Hello, Could be an allergic reaction to elastic in undergarments or clothing. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g triamcinolone acetonide cream, twice daily for a few days. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day for a few days. Hope I have answere... | |
What does a infected boil on head indicate?
Hi my 2nd old little boy has a very sore spot/boil on his head full of puss. He also has a lump at the bottom of his head near his right ear is very hard like bone and dosent move much he is seeing doctor tomoz just very worried as the lump has grown over a couple of days th... | HI your child had an Bacterial infection resulting in boil over the head.He needs antibacterials and drainage of the boil also if it is large and associated with pain | |
What causes shortness of breath?
Hi, in the last week i feel like im wheezing, short of breath and sometimes while breathing I feel like im saying 'eh,eh,eh then ends with a cough. this morning i woke up feeling like someone is standing on my chest. I do have alergies. Im on allergra and flownaz. should i see my loc... | Hello.I went through your history.As you have allergies & you are already on Allegra & Flownaz, I feel your nose symptoms are very well taken care off.In spite of using these medications, if you have wheezing, shortness of breath, feeling of pressure over chest & early morning cough, then I would suggest you to see you... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy if missed a pill?
Hi, i am on the Contreceptive pill but forgot to take one, carried on as normal and then had an upset stomach a week later, and carried on taking my pill for another 3 days until my pill free week. i didnt have another pack to carry on with and didnt expect having se... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The morning after pill is 90 percent effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. So, regardless of what happened with your pill taking before your pill-free week, the morning-after pill should still be effective.Many women have a delayed period after taking the... | |
Had wisdom teeth removed, prescribed Endone for pain. Is there anything alternative for it?
HI i had my 4 wisdome teeth out by a surgeon on friday the 20/09/2013. He prescribed Endone for the pain. These worked really well but i have now finished the prescription. Is there anything i can buy over the counter that woul... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Please speak to your doctor as the course is completed.your dentist might tell you to repeat the same drug for few more days,if required.Therefore please speak to your dentist once regarding this.In my view, it is best to get post extraction evaluation done once.Hope it... | |
Q. I had two urinary tract infections within 15 days of interval. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 51 year old male. I had a urinary tract infection, and it was diagnosed as coagulase-negative Staphylococci. The laboratory report advised using Macrobid or Cloxacillin. Two weeks ago, I had Sulfa drugs, a combination of Sulfameth... | Hi. You are having recurrent or persistent urinary infection. It could be due to incorrect antibiotic or inadequate duration or due to prostatitis. You need to repeat a urine culture after retracting the foreskin and taking midstream sample. If your doctor can do a prostatic examination and massage, then a post-prostat... | |
My aunt had colon cancer and removed large intestine, kindly suggest
HI my aunt is 70 years old and she had colon cancer year ago. after surgery they removed her large intestine. they tried to put som replacement to large intestine. because of some leakage they removed it and gave conection from small intestine to nav... | Hi Welcome to HCM forum As you mentioned that your aunt got colon cancer she undergone colectomy , colostomy done for drainage of food wastage. There is something called "stoma clinic " which is present in mostly tertiary care hospital. They will guide you what to eat how to clean. In a proper way so my advise is to vi... | |
What causes vomiting sensation followed by fainting?
my 8 years old had some ant bite yesterday on her feet. I can see the red rashes. Today after taking shower all of sudden she was doing her hair and fainted and fall down on her mom hands and regain the consciousness in about minute. There after she is active and pl... | Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.Allergic reaction to insect bite may result in rash, itching, palpitations, giddiness, nausea, fainting etc.Your daughter probably suffered allergic reaction to Ant bite. Give anti-allergic medicine like Citrizine. | |
How long does it take to cure psychosis?
My 21 years old son was prescribed Dextroamphetamine in December 2013. Earlier he was one monthe on Adderal and about 3 months on Vyvanse. He developed severe psychosis. He believed that he had scabies and then scabies turned into nanobots implanted by government. He was no... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your sons condition is obsessive compulsive disorder induces psychoses. The medicines given are good and he should be back to normalcy within 6 months if all the conditions including rehabilitation is taken care of. It also de... | |
What is the cause for blotchy,red rash on the feet and hands?
my 9 year old daughter is on cephalexin antibiotic for a sinus infection and yesterday her feet hurt and I saw blothchy red rash on the bottom of her feet and a few on her hands. They are not itchy or raised, just blotchy. Can it be a reaction to the antibi... | Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to antibiotics. I suggest using an antihistamine such as Benadryl to treat the rash. I also suggest to avoid the use of antibiotics an consult your doctor about an alternative medication.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you furth... | |
What causes blue colored lips?
sometimes the veins in my lips turn blue(especially lower lip). I am a healthy 49 years of age. I had my dr check it out (lips were not blue at that time). He listened to my lungs/heart /checked my circulation. He could not find a problem. I do have anemia and take daily iron supplements... | Hi i did read your query and concern. it seems that you might be experiencing episodes of cyanosis in which bluing of lips occur. Most commonly it is due to a heart problem or a lung problem or a circulation problem. However, if all of these are normal, there is a condition known as methemoglobinemia caused by many gen... | |
What causes severe pain in lower back and testicles?
yes for the past week i have had sever lower back and testical pain mostly in my right testical but sometimes both the testical pain over takes the pain in my back and has made me vomit on a few occasions i have had a ultra sound and my urine test have came back neg... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Causes for severe pain in the groin/radiating to testicles includea. Ureteric calculi(Stone)b. Testicular torsionc. other abdominal causes of pain So, there is a possibility of testis undergoing intermittent torsion. So, please visit a surgeon for investigations. All the best... | |
What could cause constant dizziness while having normal blood sugar levels?
Hi Doctor, I'm a girl aged 21yrs. Recently I've been feeling dizzy whether I'm seated at my desk working or eating or watching tv. I've never fainted so I'm not sure if this is actually dizziness or is it something to do with my eyes or sleepi... | HI this may happen due to electrolyte imbalance or due to prolng fast kindly check your electrolyte level and are you on dieting?use proper diet and drink 7 glasses of water in a day | |
What is the treatment for burning sensation in the chest and arms?
I had burning in my chest and arm (rsd) following a surgery in 2008. Then I got c diff in 2009 and it seemed to send the rsd through the roof. The burning got unbareable and has never quieted down. Is there a relatioship between rsd and GI? I am not re... | Hello,There is no relation between RSD and GI. The burning chest is due to gastritis, or ulcer by opiates use, arms burning refers to residual neuropathy post-surgery of RSD.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
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... | |
What is the suggestion for worsening short term memory loss?
I have noticed new onset of worsening short term memory loss. I am on Paxil (quite awhile) Doxepin, Lamictal and quite a few vitamins and diabetic meds. No med changes in at least 3 months. I have been diagnosed for months now with severe PTSD (years for PTS... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have underline depression along with anxiety disorder. In that case, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper management. If you are not getting any benefit with paxil or doxepin, then you can try venlafaxine. It is one of the best antidepressant and has good effect o... | |
What causes pain in jaw and ulcers in mouth after tooth extraction?
After a very painful tooth extraction, I had bad pain in my jaw... Almost a week on the pain has gotten much worse.. The socket seems normal but on the inner jaw there is a large piece of bone? Sticking out, but worse of all on the outer jaw my gums a... | Hello,The pain in the jaw could be because of the traumatic extraction, bone cutting, and any sharp bone margins left during extraction. Consult an oral physician and get it examined, if there are any sharp margins, then get it rounded off. The white slough could be a desquamated soft tissue from the socket area.The mu... | |
Suggest treatment for hepatitis jaundice
hi doctor am deb from india 24yrs old staying in bhubaneswar,orissa. am suffering from hepatitis jaundise since september 2009. my bilirubin came to normal after a month but got high to 4.6 just after 15 days. after consulting doctor i was under mediacation and my bilirubin lev... | I think you need to get your Liver Function Tests (LFT's) done. With help of these tests you will come to know the exact nature of your disease and can get treatment accordingly. | |
Suggest treatment for swelling,pain and crookedness in finger
HI I have a question about osteoarthritis the first joint in my pointer fingers are swelled and crooked and painful. I m way to young to have this kinda of pain in them and have them look so bad. I take Meloixcam for the pain which really doesn t help, Is t... | HiHope this msg finds you in good health.I have gone thru ur msg & understand ur concern. get an xray done to see whats wrong. gout can be a possibility. check uric acid levels Feel free to ask me a FOLLOW UP QUERY anytime.Take care.God bless. | |
Is it safe to have Anxietin together with Xanax for painc attacks?
I am taking xanax 0.25 mg 1 and a half pills twice a day I have tinnitus and that in turn brought on Panic Attacks that I have not had in years. Doing better but I do not want to get hooked on the xanax found an all natural product online line called... | 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.I have heard about the anxietin. Some of my patients have even tried it. Unfortunately the results were not so encouraging. YOu may still try it as the producers... | |
What causes itching sensation and tenderness near collarbone?
I am a 30 year old woman and had a tetanus shot administered last Thursday (five days ago). On Sunday evening I noticed a slight itching and then tenderness near my left collarbone. I felt around and have found a small (the size of a marble, but not quite a... | Hi,the small lump on the collarbone that moves could well be a lymphnode, the best advice is to get its biopsy done so that you become clear on the status of this lump. Let me assure you that majority of the times its infection, but in a few cases it may be a type of malignancy indicator.do not waste time on this and g... | |
What does a shiny patch on upper gum indicate?
m a 27 year old non smoker, very occasional--4 beers a month--drinker. On Thursday--3 days ago--I noticed a weird sort of patch on my upper gum. I happened to shine a light on the spot and noticed it looked different. Granted I had never shined a light on the spot before.... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the white patch could be because of smoking (leukoplakia) or lichen planus or secondary to any friction (frictional keratosis) or because of fungal infection...kindly consult a oral physician to rule out these things..nothing to worry.. stop smoking gradually and m... | |
What causes muscle atrophy?
I was physical inactive for a few weeks, when I am usually active (lifting weights) Recently I started to lift again, but I was lifting as much as I did before. Is this muscle atrophy and will my muscles by restored to its previous state? Did I lose any muscle? Please explain. | Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like myopathy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Which doctor to visit for lump at base of penis?
I have a lump at the base of my penis on top side sometimes both sides some times just one side I went to a Eurologist and he gave me Antibiotics and it got better then he said it was not a Eurology problem and I should see another doctor but he would tell me what type ... | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.You seem to be getting recurrent boil. Get your sugars checked and maintain good hygiene in the area.Show to a dermatologist if you want.Dr. Ashish Verma | |
Stomach ache, light headed, fatigue, nausea, swollen veins. What is happening?
helloi am feeling pain in a stomach all over mostly in my diaphragm and outer stomach and also in my pelivc region and on the bottom i feel very tight pain and i am having symptoms such as light headed, weak fatigued, nausea. i also have ve... | Hi ! With the history you have given, it seems that you have got an intestinal infection possibly some kind of food poisoning. This is why you have got diarrhoea, nausea, and pain in the abdomen. You have to take appropriate antibiotics on consultation with your family physician.Another cause for the pain in the abdome... | |
What causes severe left sided chest pain?
10 weeks postpartum with left sided chest pain only with exertion. Pregnancy history included pregnancy induced hypertension starting at 28 weeks gestation and then a placental abruption at 37 weeks resulting in emergency c-section, resulting in postpartum hemorrhage with bloo... | Hello, I suggest you to perform a rest EKG and an echocardiography. These are good control to do after a complicate pregnancy | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
What are the chances of getting pregnant with blighted ovum?
im married 2yr 8months ago.. i conceived in nov2010 but got natural abortion.. again i conceived in oct 2011 but unfortunately it is blighted ovum. doc gave me MT pil and misogol tablets i have discharge large mass of tissue.After 10 days she did MTP.. yeste... | Hi ,How are you doing ?I understand your concern. Let me assure you that you will surely get pregnant & will deliver a healthy baby.You get a good baby only when a healthy sperm meets a healthy egg at the right time , at right place & sits at right place in uterus. Accidents like these do occur , but not always.In blig... | |
Are weakness and dizziness due to low BP of around 95/55?
I have been experiencing a feeling of weakness, lightheadedness, like I might faint. I can feel it in my neck, arms and head and even in my stomach. I have low blood pressure and I've checked it severatal times recently when I've felt lightheaded and it has bee... | 114/72 is not bad. But certainly 90/54 to 95/55 is cause of concern if you reach it often.When heart is not able to pump properly by systolic contraction, the systolic BP is lower ( 114, 95, 94 in your case here).When heart is at rest and dilated the minimum pressure exerted is diastolic BP (e.g. 72, 55, 54 in your cas... | |
Q. I have increased urgency to urinate. Do you think this is OAB?
Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male, a third-year medical student. For the past seven days, I have had an increased urgency and frequency to urinate. I can go even more than 30 times a day - majority of these times, I feel an increased urgency. However, ... | Hello. Relax and do not worry. As per your symptoms, it looks like overactive bladder only. Do you have any problem with the flow of urine? Or hesitation? Anyhow, as you are taking antibiotics better finish the course. I would like you to: Here are the answer to your questions. It is better if you consult a urologist s... | |
What causes swollen lymph nodes with stomach burning?
Hello, my name is Alison. I seem to have swelling in the lymph nodes on the back of my neck that has Ben going on around two months, it is also pretty painful around that area. I have also had burning in my stomached along with nausea. I have no energy and have los... | Hi Thaks for contacting HCMSign of meningitis is neck stiffness is common which is not present in you. and you have a swelling in neck since last two months so i think it counld not be a "Meningitis".In every case of swelling which is not subside by antibiotic course needs biopsy. Nausea and Burning sensations are the... | |
What causes chest pain and rapid heart rate in a 20 year old?
My 20 yr old nephew has been having chest pains & a racing heart rate every time he eats certain foods. He was told in the ER the 1st time this happened that he was very sensitive to caffeine, so he stopped drinking things with it in it. The pains kept oc... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!His symptoms could be related to an infection (gastro-enteritis). Gastritis could explain the fact that his symptoms are triggered by spicy food. For this reason, I would recommend bringing him to the ER for a careful physical exam, a chest X ray study and some blood lab te... | |
Stomach pain under ribs, watering eyes, sneezing, increased pulse. Treatment?
Last night I had pain in my stomach under my ribs, I took a benadril last night cause of my watery eyes and sneezing , when the benadril kicked in and went into a deep sleep I was dealing with either wheezing from breathing or my heart pumpi... | Hi Wel come to HCM You have allergy problem or a acute viral infection which is common in this season, that is post monsoon. Many times allergy or viral infection can triggers a bronchospastic inflamation in your lungs.and can cause wheezing and anti allergy medicines like the one you used may contain psedoephidrine w... | |
What causes swelling under my jaw?
i have a swelling under my jaw. swelling occurs mainly when chewing hard substances like nuts.very little pain is present. i also felt a different tasting fluid under my teeth off and on for the last `10 days. i have today done warm salt water and listerine gargles about 5-6 times an... | Thank you for your query,The symptoms which you have written are suggestive of salivary gland involvement.Sometimes there is blockage of the small salivary ducts which lead the swelling while you try yo eat, due to compromised saliva flow from the ducts.I would advise you to see an oral surgeon, he/she will do the nece... | |
Suggest remedy for pain and swelling in leg due to wasp sting
I was stung by a wasp on the low back part of my leg at 11:20am today. I did have a reaction consisting of hives on my leg, flashing of skin on my foot, I felt hot all over and felt like some pins were sticking in me, my throat got slightly tight. I did cal... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain you have got an allergic reaction to the poisnous chemical left by the wasp stinger under the skin causing the above explained symptoms as well as swelling, pain and redness are due to localized reacti... | |
What is the risk of getting infected by needle used on VDRL patient?
hi, a friend of mine got needle prick injury from a needle used by a patient who is VDRL positive with titre 1:4. After the needle prick she quickly squeeze out the blood and wash it with running water for few minutes. how high the risk of getting ... | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Yes there is slight risk of the VDRL infection.You should take the prophylactic antibiotics so that you will not have syphilis infection.You can start with Doxycycline 100 mg once a da... | |
Can the cause of pain in chest be due to floating rib?
I m a woman who s 37 years old for the past 8 month I have experience sharp pains under my left boob . I been to the hospital had my heart check and was told it s ok , my family doctor said it was a floating rib then 1 month later it changed to gurd I was given me... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart attack because your heart related reports are normal. You are having blood in urine. So possibility of kidney infection or stone is more. In both these conditions, pain and blood in urine are present. So better to g... | |
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 ... | |
What causes decreased appetite with vomiting?
I have a baby boy having age of 14 month is suffering from sudden not has eaten properly, long hour to have it & may has tendency on sometimes of vomiting. Along with the baby has carried weight of 9.680kg.Doctor has prescribed Aptimust Syrup, Neopeptin drop & Emigo syrup ... | Aptimust contains cyproheptadine which is a good appetizer ...which causes drowsiness..don't worry...its normal...but if drowsiness is too much you may reduce dose....otherwise don't worry....A little drowsiness is normal in this. | |
What can cause sore boobs and cramps after a frozen embryo transfer ?
i m 28 had my frozen embryo transfer on 18th of june and now i m on 2ww.today is my 8th day post transfer but i m feeling crampiness and also hav sore boobs,the feeling same as if i m going to hav mc.are these feelings normal or hav to give a though... | Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.The symptoms are non specific either early pregnancy or premenses.if you experience unusual pain ,crampyness,bleed please see your doctor.Please take heart and donot lose hope once failed attempt doesn't signify permanent failure.All the best. | |
Does esophagus cancer with liver metastasis have a grim prognosis?
hello. my father has cancer of the oesophagus and the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and liver as well. plus hes not eating and is having steroids and build up drinks to help him. I dont want to lose him but i need to know how long do u think he ... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your father's situation and problem. Oesophagus cancer is very notorious in spread. And it is not having good prognosis. Your father is having liver metastasis, this means he is having end stage (stage 4) Oesophagus cancer. Stage 4 Oesophagus cancer is having life expec... | |
Suggest treatment to control blood pressure
after a one hour nap this evening my blood pressure was 155/79 (I took it three times and averaged it out). The 155 is high but the 79 is okay. I am on a Masters swim team and was going to go swimming; however changed my mind after I saw the 155. Why is the top number so hig... | Hello..This condition is called isolated systolic hypertension...There are lot of causes for this condition..I would like to know details like your age, history of smoking/ other drug abuse, diet etcI advise you to get and ecg, 2d echo, renal function tests done..It is best if you can approach a doctor for getting a Th... | |
What causes stoppage in periods?
I m 22 years old, married, and have not been taking any steps to prevent pregnancy. My last period was on Sept. 19. I typically have a period every 4-5 weeks. I took a pregancy test on Oct. 30 and it was negative, but still no period. I don t have any signs of morning sickness, craving... | Hello,I have gone through your query. In the current scenario, I would recommend a proper clinical evaluation by an expert along with an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres and a trans-vaginal sonogram to know the status of the pelvic organs. This will help to definitely conclude on the status of your possible preg... | |
What causes itching in tip of penis and painful erection?
ive been having unprotected sex with my gf of two years and shes recently had a uti and we may have fooled around when this was present. the tip of my penis was itching for about a week now when i get an erection i feel a stinging pain down to the middle of my ... | Hi,It may be balanoposthitis with urethritis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis. After thorough examination and investigations.. he might give proper treatment. Drink lot of water. Keep the hygiene good. Antihistaminics,antibiotics and antifungal therapy may be considered.Hope this helps.Dr.Ilyas a Pa... | |
What causes continuous fever?
my relative has been started on ATT sinec 2 days now...the hospital is not sure sure about the diagnosis yet as result of montoux will be interpreted tomorrow..but ever since 2 days he s been having continous fever around 100-101 which is not relieved by medicines. could ATT be the cause ... | Hello,Thank you for writing to us,Fevers always prompt you to visit your doctor for an evaluation.Different fevers are there like below.Temperatures greater than 99-100.4 F are are considered low grade fevers, Temperatures 100.4-102 F are typical fevers, and Anything greater than 102 is considered a high grade fever. ... | |
Can atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure be treated simultaneously?
my dad is 80 yrs old.and has a persistent atrial fribllation.(130 beats per min).he suffered massive heart failure resulting in pedal edema.his EF is 20 percent now.My querry is how can both these diseases viz.A.fib and conjestive heart fa... | Hello, An EF 20% tells about a very very damaged heart. Cardioversion can be considered medically or electricaly with the procedure risks, and if the sinus rrhythm restored it would be possitive for the heart failure too. If not, the doctors would give medications to control heart rate and anticoagulant therapy for atr... | |
Suggest treatment for enlarged aorta
ascending aorta, I was diagnosed with enlarged aorta. its dilated at 4cm. should I consider surgery now or wait to see if it gets bigger in 6 months time! Thank you I am a 51 year old man, with high blood pressure, controlled. three months ago, I underwent back surgery. | Hello,Thanks for writing to Health Care magic, I am Dr , Muhammad Ahmad , I have read your question closely, I understand your concern and will be helping you with your health related problem.Dilation of aorta is irreversible and it can only be treated by surgery. A vascular surgeon considers many merits and de merits ... | |
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 ... | |
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 --> | |
Suggest treatment for headache and heartburn during pregnancy
I m 29 weeks pregnen and this morning I woke up with a pretty bad headache and felt like I was gonna pass out. I took some tylenol and ate to see if that would help, but seem to just make it worse and give me bad heartburn. Then I noticed that my face was r... | hi I understand your concern.as per your symptoms I can say you might be having drug induced gastritis.which is causing heartburn ,as such also heartburn is quite common in pregnancy.for these symptoms you have to take tab rantac 150mg odfor 3 days.avoid taking tlenol empty stomach and get your bloood pressure regularl... | |
How to lose the weight gained during pregnancy after a C-section?
Hi this Rose I have 15 month baby and my deliver happen through c-section, now my weight is gain and want to reduce my weight so can i loose the weight through rope skipping instead of excise. whether it is good for my health or it will effect on my C s... | Hi, I think you can lose weight through skipping. It will not affect your c section. Try some diet control and yoga also. Hope I have answered your question . If you have any other query I will be happy to help.Regards Dr khushboo | |
Is chest pain and breathing difficulty normal after a hit?
Hi doctor, I went to a celebration and their my friends and I were playing around and I got tackled and when I went home I found a dent in my ribs where his shoulder connected, and i feel pain in my chest area now and somtimes its hard to breath do I have anyt... | hithank you for providing the brief history of you.In will recommended to undergo a thorough assessment.Also, as you mentioned you felt a dent in your ribs and is painful, on a safer side it is advised to get a chest X-ray done. Sometimes, the smallest injury shouldn't be avoided.Post the X-ray you may be asked to take... | |
What causes lump on neck above collar bone?
Hi, what could this be?,, I m 24yo female with a hard lump on my neck above the collar bone, I noticed this almost 2 years ago and had scans etc done, had a needle biopsy which showed up inconclusive so was operated to remove it, ended with the consultant puzzled by it but t... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode or other mass. Enlarged lymphnode can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for biopsy of that lump. if needed go for immunohistochemistry study. It w... | |
Suggest treatment for violent thoughts while seeing people
Dear Doctor, I have a teenager girl of 11 and she told me she has the violent thoughts when she saw people on street and she was afraid she might lose control. It bothers her a lot. Would you kindly give me some advice how to cope with this other than conforti... | From your description it appears she is suffering from OCD. Obsessive and compulsive disorder. Kindly visit a psychiatrist who can help with medicines. Dont worry its a very common disorder and easily treatable | |
Suggest treatment for acute bacterial epididymitis
I have had an attack of acute bacterial epididymitis due to an E-Coli infection about 3 weeks ago. The testicular swelling has reduced 75% post antibiotics and NSAID's. There is also associated funiculitis which worsened a week ago - but has improved in the last 4 d... | Hi thanks for asking question.As far as acute epidydymis treatment is concerned in your case treatment has to be started with single i.m injection of ceftriaxone 250 mg.Then doxycycline 200 mg or levofloxacine 500 mg has to be taken for 10 days.Reduce your physical activity.Use scrotal support and elevation.Ice pack ca... | |
Suffering from left Stomach pain and feel vomiting
Hi, I am 29 yrs old Male. I am feeling pain in my left side of stomach. Its not too much but it is continuing for last 3 days. I took some antacid but did not helped. Now sometime I am feeling vomiting also. Please suggest me what needs to be done here. | hello welcoem to health care magic u need to take proper food avoid junk food and u need to heave proper check up that would be beneficial for u | |
Is masturbation causing lower back pain, digestion issues?
hello doctor i m 24/m and my weight is 94 kg height feet from past two years i am suffering lower left side back ache ........... my habit is to mistrubate on daily basis doctor is it efect to my back and i am also suffering from digestive problems | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I can understand. Your lower left back pain cannot be associated with your masturbation practice directly. Masturbation in moderation is considered normal and healthy. You are 24 and you should try to reduce your masturbation habit to thrice or four times in a... | |
Brown discharge after taking birth control pill. Problem?
Hi I was on the pill continuously for a month last august 2011 and my periods since then have been 10 days long. They start off as very light brown colored discharge/ blood then two days of heavy/moderate bleeding until it returns back to the brown colored bloo... | HIWell come to HCMThe brown per vagina discharge could be due to irregular manses if you are taking some hormone medicine for contraceptive purpose then this need to be reschedule, and if you are planning for conception then this need to be omitted, and for the brown discharge this is just nothing to worry, take care. | |
Treatment for child s green stools with blood despite antibiotics?
hi ,my child is 16 weeks old and for the past 20 days she has been passing green stool with mucous and tiny streaks of blood.I have been giving her sporlac powder and antibiotic since 1 week.But with no improvement.Doctor said she has loose motion.But ... | How's the consistency of the stools! Feeding mode. Exclusively breast fed or top fed baby or mixed feeds.pl get a stool routine done. To continue with exclusive breast feeds for six complete months. Sporolac itself can cause green coloured stools. Regards | |
Can homeopathy medicine substitute asthalin for asthma?
Good morning Dr. Sir I am suffering from asthma since last eight years, we suffering like wheezzing, breathing problem almost a day & night, cough problem I taken regularly salbutamol, asthalin, deriphyllin tablet, but now it is not effective. Then since last six... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that there may be triggers that can causing your asthma attacks.Triggers may be : (1)sinusitis - this may present with post nasal drip , sneezing, nasal congestion, sneezing. The use of topical steroid nasal sprays, anti histamines would help(2)GERD- gastroesophageal ... | |
What causes vomiting in a child?
grandson 5 months old throws up every time he eats , he started this at about 1 month old . he is still gaining whight he s about 20 lbs . he has been on reg. formula and we tryed soy milk , a little less throwing up with the soy milk but still not stoped. what else can we try ? | Hello! Thank you for writing s here. Don't give any formula food to him just mother's milk for 2 months now. Nothing else not even water okay? It would help. Also the baby might develop immunity and would help in future. Beat regards,Dr Gunjan | |
Suggest remedy to improve rash formation from Plaquenil
Been on plaquenil 200 once a day for 3 weeks for diagnosis of mixed connective disease non lupus. Woke up with measle like rash on torso and hands. Stopped plaquenil Tuesday night. it is now Friday. Aveeno baths and calamine and Benadryl. Rash has not improved | Hi, Perhaps it is a heat rash. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion, 2-3 times a day. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once a day for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can i get pregnant despite of having pcos with all the tests normal?
hi doctor, my lmp march 13 now, i can trying to get preganant since one year, doctors said me you having pcos , then i can take medicine,now last month i can check abodmen scan, blood test , hormone test, everything my result is normal, i get married... | Hallow Dear, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a multi-systemic complex disorder. There are dysfunction of reproductory system (delayed menses and no egg formation), metabolic system (high insulin levels) and hormonal dysfunction (high male hormones) in PCOS. While treating for infertility, all these three systems ... | |
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... | |
Can pain medications and steroids elevate AST and ALT levels?
My recent blood test for my annual physical had AST at 91 and ALT at 96. Last year they were AST 41 and ALT 60. A couple week prior to the blood test I threw out my back and was given several different pain medications, muscle relaxers and steroids for infl... | HelloHigh ALT and AST may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.It may be due to medicines side effects in your case.You may need clinical evaluation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profi... | |
What is the next step when artery is blocked?
Dear Doctor, My wife,age 47, 55Kg, had a hear attck on 4 August 2009. Did angioplasty in the nearest MC. Now her Coronary Artery is completely blocked, even the stent insterted is blocked. The recent angiogram and nuclear scan showed the heart muscles in the area are compl... | Dear Friend,This is a case of advanced Ischemic Heart Disease - Myocardial Infarction with very low Ejection Fraction 25% , so the heart can't do its function well , you have one of two options :1- Conservative treatment : Medications and rest , so all you do is to give the heart more time .2- Heart Transplantation , t... | |
Could it be TB if child is having tiredness, weightloss, nightsweats, nose bleeds, joint pain?
hi Goodmorning. We live in south africa (western province) My adopted son is african and has been tired for the past weeks. He is losing some weight,night sweats,nose bleeds and joint pain. We have been incontact with a acti... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion, it is too early to say tuberculosis only on symptoms.I advice you to consult pediatrician and get done1. CBC (complete blood count)2. Chest x ray3. Ultrasound examination of abdomen.4. X ray of PNS (para nasal sinuses).All these is needed to diagnose tuberculosis.If all ar... | |
Suffering with azoospermia, biopsy done, advised ICSI. What is the reason for inability to get sperms?
Hi Doctor, My name is kumar and i am 39 year old. We are suffering with infertility problems mainly because of my problem. During the treatment my semen have analyzed 2-3 times and it has been found that there are no... | Hi, welcome to HCM I am Dr Das First of all, you are unable to ejaculate sperm, but able produce it. So, there is any blockage in the pathway of sperm from testis to ejaculation. There are many causes. But the treatment is quite unimpressive . In ICSI! sperm you are producing are taken out and then fertilization is do... | |
Is it to be worried about the chest pain after exercise?
Hi I m 31 yr old and have recently started exercising again after a long time on not doing any. I completed an hrs work out on Wednesday which involved a lot of press ups. Today and Friday I have experienced some chest pain, is this something I need to worry abo... | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion it seems muscular pain mostly. But since you are smoker, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much. It is muscular pain only. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. A... | |
Prescribe medicines for breathing problems
My daughter is 8 years old. She has developed breathing problem for the last two years during the months of April till June. Doctor has advised Livolin and Budecort to inhale through nebuliser thrice a day. Are these drugs safe and can be taken for a long time. | HelloWelcome in H.C.M.I have gone through your query regarding breathlessness of your daughter and she had been adviced Livolin and Budecort for inhalation through nebuliser by your doctor.Your medical history, seasion (April to June) and medicines which releaves the symptoms it appears as your daughter is having aller... | |
What causes electric shock feeling in heart?
i have a 48 year women that says she has a like a electric shock feeling in her heart she fells nauseated but has not pain in the arms or legs and no neck or back pain is it something that needs imediate medical attention or can she wait till morning when she has a doctors ... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would like to explain that her symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. Is this pain modulated by body movements?This symptoms seem to be related to muskulo-skeletal pain, which typically worsens during respiratory movements or body movements. Another di... | |
What causes swelling inside the mouth and my neck?
I went to the doctor last week because the inside of my mouth was swollen and my neck was too. she said it was from tmj and to go to the dentist. i went to the dentist and he gave me meds (steroids) to take, but the swelling has not gone down and my neck went from bei... | Hi! sorry to inform that that you got some infection that now spreads in the floor of mouth, salivary glands and the regional lymph nodes as well!Because of huge inflammatory edema in the parotid / neck region now it would be difficult to examine the area clinically; therefore ultrsound or CT Scan is better for a diagn... | |
What causes constant cough with densities in right upper chest lobe?
My sister just had stage 2 breast cancer and had mastectomy and chemo last yr. Now, she had been coughing several days not relieved by breathing tx and antibiotics. Her chest xray showed suspicious densities in right upper lobe. She is not loosing wt... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion two possibilities can be think of.1. Infection2. Metastasis.Lung Infections are common after chemotherapy as chemotherapy makes patient immunosuppressive and more prone to infection.Lung mets can also cause similar appearance.So better to get done CT Thorax first. As this w... | |
Suggest treatment for ADHD in a child
I have a 7 year old grandson whom is mildly hyper active and has trouble in school. he has been diagnosed with ahdh and has been prescribed to take the ritalin drug but i worry about side effects. should i allow him to be administered the drug or maybe he will grow out of this mal... | Ritalin can be a very effective choice of drug in ADHD. It is often used as first line treatment. It is usually started in lower doses and titrated upwards to effect depending on side effects. The main things you should look out for is not sleeping at night and decreased appetite. Weight and height should be monitored ... | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in perium
Hello I m writing in regards to my fiancé he asked me last night to look at a lump on what I beeline is the perineum. About the size of a dime more oval shaped no blood or anything like Most of which I m reading but it had been only a few weeks since he noticed it he also said it s m... | Hilump in perineum warrants a thorough examination please visit your doctor for detailed check upin my opinion it could be a enlarged lymph node or a cystThanks for using HCMHave a nice day | |
Q. How long will it take for permanent incisors to erupt after shedding of milk teeth in a 6-year-old kid?
Hello doctor, This query is for my daughter who is 6 years and 7 months old. She lost her top primary incisor teeth (universal numbering -9) before four months. She still has not got the permanent teeth until now... | Hello. As you mentioned your daughter is 6 years and 7 months old. Please confirm if she has lost all her upper primary teeth or lowers where the permanent teeth have come? Other thing is if all the upper four primary incisors are gone and three have come. Generally, we need to see which tooth incisor has not come out ... | |
What could cause underweight and sweating from palms in 6 years old child?
my child have 6 yrs old he birth weight 4.5 kg now he is not good weight now only 14 kg , and he is very lern, some time her hand and plam are swet ? wht is the reson doctor, his arm and leg are also very thin, pls, give me reply , Doctor sympt... | Hi,Following advices will help :Dietary advice: child should be given food in addition to milk, like Fruits : banana, apple, mango, chiku,Rice , cereals, paneer, yoghurt, paranthas, eggs, ghee and butter in every meal. Investigations: complete blood count with peripheral smear Treatment: depending on the report, multiv... |
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