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Suggest treatment for bone and muscle pain with bone spurs
High Parathryoid PTH levels, tingling hands and feet - Hands are now very swollen puffy and hurting Vit. D was low in December (now normal) general bone and muscle pains (hip) and bone spurs Told to lower my calcium 2004 : thyroid removed (suspected cancer) 20... | Hello, Bone pains that you have can be due to low levels of Vitamin D3. Proper supplements will help. Bone spurs may need local steroid injections or surgical removal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
What causes upper abdominal pain and sensation of wetting pants?
I had a very bad stomach pain in my upper abdominal about 3 hours ago. I then went for a drive and on my walk back to my house I felt a wet sensation in my pants, as I continued to walk my pants became more and more wet, however it was not urine. What is... | Hi, Nothing to worry. Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease are common and typically cause pain in the upper abdomen, sometimes accompanied by vomiting. Wet sensation could be due to your anxiety. Please consult your doctor. Wish you speedy recovery. | |
What is the cause for fast heart beat and loud ringing in the ears?
May I know why I'm suffering this kind of sickness. Before I sleep, I ate yougart , bread crackers then drunk 2 glasses of water,and then turn on the computer just for 1 hour. I felt sleepy so i got to bed and got sleep for 3 hours. I woke up with my... | Dear friend, Greetings from HCM. you need complete health check up . Get your Hb%, TC, DC, ESR, Chest X Ray, Thyroid profile, Fasting and post prandial glucose, Hb A1c, cholesterol , LFT and RFT. You meet your physician with report also meet your ENT specialist get an audiogram done. Even if the cholesterol levels are ... | |
What are the symptoms of autism?
I have a female member of my family who is staying with us because her mother lost thier home. She is 34 .She repeats other things that people say, can t do any math.She speaks very loud. Has great hearing,her arms and hips are very large compared to the rest of her body. Was born this... | DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. The given symptoms are possibly due to developmental disorder. Autism is one of the prominent childhood developmental disorder. I agree. The person is 34. She could be under the treatment of some neurologist or psychiatrist for these developmenta... | |
Missed periods. UPT positive. Brownish discharge. USG showing no fetal pole. Help?
hello doctor! i missed my last periods.. my LMP was 25 june2012.. n my UPT came positive on 4th august. on 5th august i had two drops of brown discharge .. and on 6th august again two drops of brown discharge par vagina .. i consulted m... | hello and thanks for the query, well considering your history and your LMP date you have missed your periods since your urine pregnancy test has come back positive which is due to raised beta Hcg levels and it would be better if you got a repeat USG after a few days and the brown discharge could be due to an ectopic pr... | |
How much should babies sleep in a day?
hai,my baby is 5months and11days old.he is active and have 9.65kg wt. not yet started to crawl,my concern is he does'nt sleep during day time at all ,sometimes 10 minutes,sometimes 20 minutes.at night he sleeps for 4 hours at a stretch and then have milk then wakes up every 1and ... | sleep wake cycle is not established in this age so they can sleep erratically with no strict biological rhythm. Most babies compensate seep in day time and night wakening for them is a night mare for parents especially working mothers. The normal sleep cycle gets established by 9 months to 12 months | |
Suggest treatment for chronic pancreatitis
MY AGE IS 45 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC PANCREATITIS.IS IT CURABLE?IS ANY OPERATION POSSIBLE FOR THIS TO RELIEVE THE ABDOMINAL PAIN.I HAVE DIABETES AND TAKING INSULIN TWICE A DAY-MORNING=18 AND EVENING=12. THANKING YOU IN ANTICIPATION. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Chronic pancreatitis is not curableFor surgical managment for pain you have to get MRI (MRCP) of abdomen to see for the anatomy of pancreas and its duct. And depending upon the morphology the type of surgery can be plannedI hope I have answered you... | |
Suggest treatment for liver sided pain and painful toes
I take alchole every day after 8 pm (180 ml) now i have pain on the lever side a slite pain, when i am standing my tooes have pain asif they cannot bear my body weight (82) kg, Age 43 years also while i work with my laptop my hands pain, my stool is semiliquid a... | Hello,Get your liver function test and one ultrasound of abdomen for lower status. You might also have pancreatic problems and may need to undergo CT/MRI. Consult some physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. B.dinesh | |
Can fatty liver be related to cough, cold and lump on forehead?
dear sir, iam roy ,presently working in kuwait, on my forehead there is one small limb size a grape, and also have cough and cold since last three months.Imet one ent doctor here in kuwait and took the priscribed medicine.But there is no any change.My all... | 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.Well and there are two main types of fatty liver disease: Alcoholic liver disease and Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You can get alcoholic liver disease from drinkin... | |
Suggest treatment for cough in a 11 months old child
my 11 month old baby has a cough and was prescribed sabutamol. she was also given an inhale which is to be sprayed in her face through a styrofoam cup. she still coughs alot after 5 days of medication and brings up a bit of food/tea when coughing.. what do i do? | Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.Couh since 5 days is really a matter of concern.your history suggests that he may be suffering from spasmodic Cough due to asthma or whooping cough.Sabutamol through inhaler or nebulisation may be continued.You may add steroids either orally or by inhalation .An antibiotic like... | |
Should I be concerned about the OPG X-ray showing white shadow in the jaw area and infection and was advised for a CT scan?
I had an OPG xray today and it showed that I have an infection which I suspected however it also showed a white shadow located in the jaw area on the other side of my face. They don't know the c... | Hello, thank you for consulting with HCM.If your OPG is showing that there is some white shadow in it , it means that there is some cyst or tumor in that area, if it is not a normal landmark then there must be some pain or swelling associated with it.But there is no need to worry as there are solutions for each and ev... | |
What causes nasal itchiness and drainage while treating acid reflux?
Hi This past weekend I rode with a friend for 5 hours to go to a Casino. When almost there I started smelling smoke. Then it was gone but I started selling it again when we were driving back those 5 hours. It was gone this morning, now for the last 3... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of nasal allergy is more likely. No need to worry for Sinus infection. Smoke inhalation can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals and your symptoms like itching, nasal discharge etc are... | |
Worsening symptoms with spinal stenosis with increased right side pain
Hi my name is Gordana. I have being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Basically my symptoms are getting from bad to worse really fast, my right side has being in a pain for at least 5 years , now both sides, I can barely walk 100 mts. I feel clumsy w... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms and agree that your symptoms are severe and suggest significant compression of nerves due to spinal stenosis.The severity of stenosis can be confirmed on MRI spine. If it is severe, you should see a neurosurgeon and get decompression surgery done.In the mea... | |
Bladder infection, back pain, taking antibiotic. kidney stone?
I have had a Clean urine catch done and the results are showing Streptococcus Sanguinis. 2 weeks prior to the clean catch I had blood in my urine sample and was given a 3 day antibiotic for a bladder infection(that s what the doctor was treating it as with... | Hi Thanks for your query.In view of the past history of renal stones and the fact that you are getting recurrent UTI, we should rule out a recurrent kidney stone.So I would recommend that you get an ultrasound or a CT Scan of the kidneys, ureter and bladder. This will tell us for sure if there is a stone.Mean while dri... | |
Why does a baby possess a large abdomen?
My baby girl is 16 months old. From birth she has had a large abdomen. She has a cylinder shape hernia from sternum to belly button. Doctors told me it would dissapear when her muscles get stronger but I think it s actually getting worst. It s sticking out looking unnatural. Wh... | Hello, By what you say I feel that your kid may be having divarication of recti. I would suggest getting an ultrasound abdomen done and if no intestinal contents in the hernia like appearance then - you can stay assured, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards... | |
What is causing pain in my middle back?
I am a fifty year old overweight male whose feet slipped out from under him on the ice. I fell flat on my back and hit my head on the ground. It has been two hours and my middle back is killing me. I feel like I have been in a car wreck. What could have happened? | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.There are both possibility of soft tissue injury and bony injury( fractures). These can be distinguished by x ray of lumbar spine. Primary treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Calcium and multivita... | |
Pain in upper abdomen, increases while standing. Taking celexa 3, melotonin for getting sleep
I have been experiencing a pretty severe constant pain in my upper abdomin for the last 4 hours. When I'm standing it becomes a sharper pain that causes me to walk a bit hunched over. I had tried to go to the bathroom but tha... | HIThank for asking to HCMSudden abdominal pain is indicative of many possibilities and sometimes nothings comes out, colicky abdominal pain can be considered, just take a rest, no need to take any thing by mouth ( Food) wait for half an hour if subsided then its okay if does not then try antispasmodic ( Dicyclomine) it... | |
What is the best treatment to get pregnant?
My husband ( 39yrs old) and I (23 yrs. Old) were recently married, June 26th 2010. We are trying to conceive. I was on the pill for awhile, but went off it in February of this year. I went on the pill mainly to try to keep my cycles regular, and succeeded. Now that I have be... | Hi, I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) Considering your history of irregular cycles, USG will be of help to look for PCOS as a cause of irregular cycles and difficulty in detecting ovulation. 2 ) I will suggest to ... | |
What is the cure for Febrile Seizure?
Hi, my child suffer from Febrile Seizure before one week , At night we have check fever, its ok, we go for sleep ,but after 3 hr we find him unconscious,earlier 2 more times having seizure during fever.Kindly suggest its prevention & cure,so that it may not occur in future. | febrile seizures are managed by prompt reduction of temperature with antipyretics or hydrotherapy to comfort the patient ,,,, prophylaxis two type 1 continuous ANTIPYRETICS when onset of fever 2. intermittent prophylaxis oral clobazam 0.75 - 1 mg/kg/day is an effective prophylactic and is given for 3 days during fev... | |
What is the cause of heartburn when suffering from breast cancer?
Thanks for being here! In the past 3 mos. I ve had 4 episodes of swollen painful tongue. I have always taken benedryl, generally 50mg. with success. what always remains after the swelling is gone is a very painful tongue: the top, under the tip and gene... | Hi , swollen tongue may be due to allergy to some medication or food, There is norelationship with ca breast with swollen tongue, heartburn may be due to all these medication or due to some mental stress due to disease. You do some meditation and yoga for your stress relaxation, it will make you stronger and will boo... | |
Right bottom of the stomach painful, sore. Problem?
the other evening my body got turned very quicky to the left and I felt I stange feeling in the right side of my stomach but it didn't really hurt but the next morning I have a terrible pain on bottem right side of my stomach that doesn't hurt when i'm sitting but c... | Hi thanks for your question. You are having pain on right side of abdomen following a sudden turn to left side.Most probaby some muscle of your abdominal got pulled by sudden movement on left side.There is nothing to worry.Take rest for 1 to 2 days. Try over counter analgesic (pain killer) like paracetamol or ibuprofen... | |
What could burning pain along with collarbone followed by low mobility of arm indicate?
I have burning pain aling my right collarbone have for 4 years now. Every morning after resting it the pain is gone. Then as the day goes on and use my arm mobility gets limited and burning pain starts. Go to sleep get up no pain.t... | Hello,You may have some irritation or inflammation in the brachial plexus. This is an area under the collar bone that contains nerves and muscles. Sometimes physical therapy can help reduce the pain and burning. See a doctor for exam and referral.Regards | |
Experienced hypoxia due to atrial fibrillation, Brugada syndrome. Having memory issues. Anomic aphasia?
I experienced hypoxia due to atrial fibrillation (2x in 4 hours), Brugada Syndrome , 6 years ago. i survived because my body went into seizure due to hypoxia ( I assume) but I have been left with what I think is ano... | Hi, Sorry to hear about your current concerns. Yes, it is a reasonable assumption on your part to think of anomic aphasia after the seizure. It is possible. You will benefit maximum by getting a combination of tests that include verbal/speech test and an MRI of the brain. I am glad too that your intelligence in preserv... | |
How can allergies be permanently cured?
Hi , my name is Ahmer & i m allergic since i m a teenager. i dont know what am i allergic to but i have done many courses prescribed by specialists & nothing. My allergy continues & now whenever it comes out , i take a le zyncet tablet & its gone. i want to know , what are the s... | hellothank you for contacting HCMallergic response subsides by itself with age in most of the cases. I would recommend you two things for chronic allergy: > take montelukast one daily for one month. research has shown that it decreases allergic response.> visit allergy Center in your area where an allergist will perfor... | |
Can arthritis medication cause elevated liver enzymes?
Hi DOctor, My sister is suffering with Rhumatiod arthritis and was in medication from past 1 month, yesterday she was down with fever with shivering and vomiting, so we took her to hospital where LFT test is done along with others tests been conducted..surprisingl... | hi.thanks for posting query at HCM.firstly, the liver enzymes level is NOT very concerning.Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe... | |
What does increasing pain under rib cage mean?
I have this pain on my right side just under my rib cage in the back that stays a constent pain then it increases all most like labor pains but Im defently not pregnant the pain started 3 days ago it seems to be worse when im standing or walking plus I feel nasated please... | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain only. But pleural effusion can also cause similar pain. So get done chest x ray to rule out pleural effusion. If x ray is normal than no need to worry much. It is mostly muscular pain. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic rel... | |
How can premature ejaculation long after discontinuing Opium be treated?
hello dear dr. i have problem whit my sexuality. when i wana have fun time whit my partner. i very fast finishing sometimes 1 minutes . some years ago i used upiom when i wana doing and have fun . but i leave that . i dont know what are must doin... | Hello and thank you for using healthcaremagic. I understand your concern about the condition. Performance during sexual intercourse is a big thing on men's mind. Some amount of tension is quite normal. But excess thinking can ruin the experience for both the partners. The truth is premature ejaculation is common and mo... | |
What causes blue and black track on mouth roof in an infant?
My baby of 11 months has a black and blue train track appearing line on the roof of her mouth. She has a large separation between her front teeth and the pediatrician has mentioned the possibility of a frenulectomy. The discoloration appears to be more on on... | Hi...the discoloration may be a congenital mole too. if the baby is not having any difficulty because of it, I don't think you should worry about it. But regarding frenulectomy I suggest you go by the advise of the doctor who has examined the kid in person and given his opinion.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
What causes a feeling like brain flips and rolling backwards?
Over the past 2 days this has happened to me three times and never before in my life. When I was sitting at my desk once and laying on the couch twice with my eyes open I get a feeling like my brain is doing flips in my head and rolling backward and it almo... | Hello,I don't think yours is a serious condition. Most likely benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is causing your issues. If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical | |
How to treat presence of TB bacteria?
hello,i waana ask abt my father...actually his skin test for tb infection came negative,then sputum test too was negative,after bronchoscopy doctor went for sputum culture ,there in the 6th week they fond the tb bacteria...although my father is absolutely fine ..no cough ,no sputu... | Hello, I understand the confusion that this situation can create, although it is not uncommon in TB. A skin test cannot reliably diagnose an active TB infection and thus a negative test does not rule out tuberculosis. Sputum can often diagnose tuberculosis, but when sputum samples are insufficient, bronchoscopic sample... | |
What causes rashes on chest with facial swelling?
hello, My son has reactive airway and for the past couple of days he has had this localized body rash on his chest. He has been itching all over even in his head. Today he started to have facial swelling. I am giving him bendryl along with plumort and alburtol treat... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As your son is having allergic reaction it is very important to identify the allergen causing these symptoms.Your son require Skin prick test(SPT) to detect the allergen like dust, mite, food and chemical causing these symptoms to your son.By doing the SPT we can detect the allergen and you can avo... | |
Having renal problem. Creatinine constant. Having heel, back pain. Prescribed Dolo650. Further pain management?
Hi , i have renal problem from last 4-5 years n now my cretinine is 1.9 .. now its constant . need ur help cz now form last one also suffering from heel pain n back pain .. any suggestion for treatment ...ye... | Hi, it is always better to consult a nephrologist only for treatment of the heal pain and back pain. He will be much familior with the drugs which are friendly with the kidneies. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe injection of vitamin B1,6, and 12, for 5 consecutive days and then whe... | |
What causes abdominal pain on the left side?
I have had stomach pain for four days. Now it hurts when I laugh or cough under the left side of the ribs. My lower back is hurting as well. I had a total hysterectomy last year and I had my gall bladder removed two years ago. I do still have my appendix. | Hi Thank you asking HCMWith regards to left side abdominal pain it may be related with constipation, stomach problems ( gastritis ulcer), appendix inflammation ( rarely). at this situation I strongly suggest to perform abdominal ultrasound. wishing you all the best | |
What causes fluttering sensation in chest?
I feel a fluttering in my chest for seconds then it goes away,,sometimes im my throat,,almost feels like a panic attack..no serious symptoms..if I have a drink it seems to stop it,,I am 57 and all my past exams are normal each year and BP is 100 over 70 always | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!Your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be excluded, although it would not be relieved by alcohol intake. When did your perform your last complete check up?I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a che... | |
Suggest medication for abdominal pain
My mom hit her head hard yesterday, and has had a stomach ache since. She didn t even realize her head hurt until I jokingly massaged her head. She has a small bump but no visible blood or bruising that I noticed. She compared her stomach ache to hunger pains she had when she was ... | Hi.The most probable reason I can think of is Irritable Bowel Syndrome which got instigated by the head injury, causing an anxiety . This is most probably be covert / occult. Get her a few antispasmodic tablets to settle the abdominal pain. IF the motions have smell or are too loose, she can certainly take antibiotics.... | |
Can tight clothes cause stomach ache?
This may sound weird but is there some type of disease or aliment for tight clothes?What I mean is when I wear pants that are starting to get too tight om my waist when I sit down or my bra is tight I get stomach aches. It does not go away until I take off the tight object. And ... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Yes this all may be due to tight clothes so avoid using them.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon. | |
Any suggestion for conceiving with normal results of TSH, tube test, blood test, semen analysis?
Hi, I got married 2 years back. We are trying to conceive for one and half years already but no success. Actually I consulted to gynecologist and test were done like prolactin, complete blood test, TSH and tube testing, al... | Hi. Good to know the tests are normal. Just add on - ovulation study by sonography and intercourse at the time of ovulation. Be in a lying down position even after the act. May be use a small pillow near the buttock. Addition of multivitamins for both of you may help. | |
What causes chest pains with tightness?
Hi, ive been having chest pains in the centre of my chest and im not feeling 100% what could this be i recently had a chest infection and did a weeks course antibiotics i felt fine but now the tigtness in the centrevof my chest is back.. Im25 years old am pretty healthy and don... | HiProbably a stomach ache might be due to the aantibiotics. It will soon pass soonRegards Dr.Jolanda | |
Is masturbation on regular basis harmful?
excess mein means (hafte mein 2 ya 3 bar hasthmaithun) karne se kya aadmi sexually weak pad jata hai..,,,, iska hamari future mein sexual life par kya asar padta hai,,,,ise hafte ya month mein kitni baar karein taaaki insan ka future related to sex safe rahe, please clear my d... | Hi,Nothing to worry, masturbation is usual habit like thirst, hunger.So nothing to worry.Masturbation has not any adverse effect on your health or having bad effect in your future marital life.If you do not masturbate, semen and sperms are not deposited in your system.At regular interval it will be thrown in blood stre... | |
How can ribs and back pain during a pregnancy be treated?
i am 26 weeks pregnant and due to go on maternity leave in 3weeks. i m really struggling though with pains in my ribs and my back. i m getting depressed with it. i m off work alot and everyone in work treats me poorly about it. would my doctor sign me off work?... | Hi.Yes, your doctor should be able to provide you with a medical certificate, but how seriously that will be accepted at work is only to be seen. Unfortunately your doctor will not be able to prescribe you with pain management medication as you know, but uncontrolled pain can result in depression and I do not want that... | |
How can i control the high blood pressure at the age of 29 years ?
SIRmy age is 29 yrs I having blood pressure from last 2 yrs but i controlled with my diet and excercise but now last two week having headache and anxietyi contacted my doctor he said your bp is high 165 high blood pressure | Hi, Thanks for query, If your blood pressure remains high for long time I wonder why you did not start the treatment ? Now a days bp is very common due to stress and strain of life. You do not have malignant hypertension,only simple antihypertensive medicine will control your bp. Do not hesitate for going for treatment... | |
Suggest home remedy for persistent noise and pain in the ear
Thank you for your time. About 1 week ago I had pounding pain in my left ear and couldn't sleep. I put proxide in my ear and the next day the pain was better, however, I felt like my hearing was alittle muffled. About 1 week later it started again so I ag... | You need to do 'karnapurana'. Take some sesame oil, add some cloves of garlic to it & fry. after cooling, lie down on side, fill ear cavity with oil and let it remain for 15 minutes, then remove with cotton. do it for both sides for 5 days & the pain will go.Additionally practice oil pulling with olive oil regularly. | |
What causes sudden dizziness, headache and disoriented feeling?
I was just falling asleep last night when I suddenly became extremely dizzy and disoriented, within 30 seconds my entire body felt like I had a thousand needles in me and within seconds of that I started sweating profusely for about 30 minutes, followed b... | Hello,Your symptoms could be related to a small stroke. Another possible could be seizures. For this reason, I would recommend performing an EEG to investigate for this possibility too.You should discuss with your doctor on this test.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. A... | |
Suggest remedy for hives and welts after eating mushroom
I recently at a stuffed mushroom and it contained feta cheese and I literally woke up about 30 minutes with hives and welts from scratching everywhere. I itch so bad it woke me up. I have since taken 3 Benadryl pills but I still itch. Should I wake my boyfriend ... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt would be best to be seen as soon as possible in the ER or your emergency doctor if your tongue is swelling.This can affect breathing and may indicate that you may have a very severe allergic response that would not respond to benadryl only.In the ER, you may need steroids as wel... | |
What causes red blotches all over the body accompanied with temper tantrums?
Our 7 yr old grand daughter and her daddy, our son, flew up from Virginia Beach for the weekend to visit and we went to Disney on Ice.....of course bought her lots of Frozen items and settled in for the show, ice level. after exiting from the... | Hello. Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor'. I have read your query and here is my advice. You must have been frightened when you witnessed your granddaughter's behavior. You did the right thing coming for help. I want to give you insight about her problem. Temper tantrums can occur between one year and five years of age.Ch... | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Does open heart surgery cure triple vessel disease?
Hi, Good Evening. I m from Bangladesh. My Father is a Diabedic Patient and 55 Years Old. Recently he admitted with in hospital wiht Herat Pain and after AG Doctors replied He is suffereng from TVD (Tripple Vessel Diseases) and require Open H. Surgery. Please suggest ... | Hello, In a diabetic patient with TVD the CABG(open heart surgery), is the best choice for longer and better life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anila Skenderi, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for dry cough and chest pain
what should be the next step with a 30 year old patient, c/o chronic dry cough, chest pain, SOB, strong family cardiac history, not an athelete, borderline cholestrol, bp normal, ekg showing sinus bradycardia with poor r wave progression and rate of 47??? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of heart block is more likely. It is conduction defect of heart which is causing low pulse rate and symptoms like cough, breathlessness etc. So better to consult cardiologist and get done stress test... | |
Why experiencing stomach pains only during winter with normal bowel movement?
I been having very bad pain in my stomach! for the last 4 yrs! only in the winter! I moved from Ny as it was too cold for me! but now I am in Tx and every yr its getting worst, I have it sometimes 3 times a month! and it last 3-4 days! elect... | hi, your symptoms of episodic pain suggest a functional disorder of gut. it is possible that in winter, less water is consumed, making stools harder. did you get evaluated with sonogram of abdomen and endoscopy? if not, i suggest them and if they are normal, your diagnosis fits into irritable bowel syndrome. you need t... | |
Q. Is there any risk in giving DTwP booster dose to a baby diagnosed with seizure?
Hello doctor, At birth, my son was diagnosed with a seizure. Now he is 18 months old. I am fearing about DTwP booster dose side effect. Earlier three doses had reaction of muscle stiffness and fever. | Hi. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. Muscle stiffness and fever can occur after a DPT vaccination and is not a contraindication for vaccination. Contraindication for DPT vaccination are seizures, inconsolable crying, and central nervous system... | |
Q. I took Flonase for hay fever and had chest tightness. Can I continue taking it?
Hello doctor,I started taking Flonase at night for hay fever and when I wake up in the morning I am having wheezing and my chest is tight. I do not want to stop taking it because it is so helpful for my allergy symptoms but I am really ... | Hello. Flonase (Fluticasone) is an intranasal steroid spray that has very less systemic absorption. It will help relieve allergy symptoms and will not cause wheezing. In fact, for wheezing, you may need another steroid, like an inhalant steroid using inhaler or Rotavap (rotary evaporator). Budesonide or Seroflo and Sal... | |
Suggest treatment for sand in kidney
i have pain in back near to spinal card ,i check to doctor he told me that u have sand in kidney seen in ultasound and urine test result RBC 03-04 and pus cells 10-12.and i have vomiting .i used medicine ciprofloxacin 500mg twice a day.i used 5 day but i have same pain and pain is ... | HelloThanks for query .Severe pian in back with frequent urination and vomiting with positive findings of stones in kideny and pus cells in urine analysis strongly suggests kidney stones with secondary UTI.You need to get hospitalized for a couple of days and take following treatment .1) Intravenous Fluids .2) I.V anti... | |
Suggest remedy for lumps post breast reduction procedure
Hi, I had a breast reduction 12 weeks ago and have noticeable lumps under the skin along the scars. My PS has checked it out and told me they are stitches that could take up to 9 months to dissolve. I am rubbing coconut oil on daily and scars look great. Just th... | Hi.Your PS has said that the lumps are due to undissolved stitches. There are only a few suture material that take this much tome. Most of the stitch material dissolved within 3 months , You are already 2 months postoperative period and the scar is fine. A short course of oral steroids like deflazacort will certainly h... | |
Is an unusual penis ridge line normal?
The line that runs from my scrotum up to my penis, I don t know what its called but its like a ridge, i hope you know what i mean. when it gets to my penis about halfway up, it twists to the side, and then comes back where it meets the opening in my penis. I m uncircumsized, is t... | HIWell come to HCMI appreciate your concern, this is dividing line that exactly taking place at the time of organogenesis and this is absolutely normal one and this is part of human body in male person, in some subject this could be more prominent, but this is normal one and no need to worry about this, hope this infor... | |
Had wisdom teeth removed. Have bump inside of cheek near extraction. Blood clot?
I had my wisdom teeth removed about two weeks ago. I had all four removed. I can feel the extraction hole in one of the bottom ones and I've kept it clean, but in the removal area of the other bottom tooth there is a bump or a knot on the... | Hi dear there is nothing to worry about that as you said you went under extraction of all the wisdom teeth, and problem lies on the cheek not on extraction site. sometime patients bites its own cheek when he / she is under the effect of Anesthesia which turns out to be a small knot or soft tissue mass on cheek..... ... | |
Early forties, have looks of a school kid, worsens situations during client meetings, depression due to appearance. Treatment?
I am a 42 years old male. But I look like a teenager. I hate when people ask my age. When they hear that I am 42 they just can t believe it. and they laugh at me saying you look like a high sc... | Hi, First you should be happy that you look teenager in spite of being in forties. In fact other person may feel jealous of your younger look. But same time younger look may cause problem in professional areas. But try to look more smart and confident rather than older only. For that you can use following methods: -Mus... | |
What is the remedy for anemia?
my age is 65 years . I am suffering from sugar which is at present 480(pp). I am also having some heart problem, few days back I was too weak to stand up. I was addmited to hospital at silchar, assam. and after blood testing it was found that hemeaglobin was just 4. 5 botles of blood was... | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Anemia at this age is due to nutritional cause.2. Nutritious diet rich in fish, egg, lean meat, pulses, legumes, green leafy vegetables and fruits is necessary. Additionally supplements of Vit B-complex and iron is also necessary.3. If it does not im... | |
Feel tired, light headed, heavy, appetite loss, ear inflammation winter, feverish, congested. Told sinusitis, allergies after CT scan
We're to start, I always feel tired ,light headed ,but when i it gets wores body feels heavy,don't have clear thoughts loss of appitiet . Sudden changes in weathers . Ear problems in ... | THEDSE ARE ALLERGIES THE ALLERGIES ARE GETTING EXAGERATED BY FOODS ASND TO MY MIND IT COMES MILK OPR WHEAT GET BLOOD SERUM TESTED FOR MILK AND WHEAT SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES YOU WILL GET THE CLUE GO FOOR ELIMINATION DIET TO GET NORMAL | |
How is BPPV and Sjogren s syndrome treated?
I have been diagnosed with bppv and sjogrens syndrome. Sometimes I experience horizontal rolling like old tv s used to do. This usually occurs when in a semi-recline position and lasts for about 10-15 seconds. I can t find any information. Can you help? | BPPV is due to ear problem, and there is n relation to Sjogren's. It can be treated by a good ENT specialist. | |
What causes reoccurring bouts of MRSA infection?
My teenaged daughter has had several reoccurring bouts of MRSA since last summer. She has been given Bactrim for oral use and a Bactrim-based powder to put in her nose. She has developed from one to five abscesses/boils during these episodes. Most recently, she had to g... | Good day and thanks for your question. Sorry about your teenage daughter health. MRSA can be difficult to treat. She's probably having a Community acquired MRSA, could have contracted it while in school participating in contact sports. You have done the right thing by allowing a surgeon to drain the boil and going for ... | |
What is the risk factor due to an increase in aso?
hi,my son is 10yrs old. recently an orthopadecian suggested to have ana test as he has knee pain frequently. in the result it has been found that aso is 375 . dr has started medication (pentids 400) i would like to know is there any risk factor due to increase in aso? | Hi, Thankyou for your quiry..As ASO titre positive means previous infection of bacteria streptococcus pyogens and that infection can be in throat, skin or joints ..As ANA titre is tested to rule out any autoimmune disease that is negative so after completing course of pentid 400 , you may repeat the ASO titre which wil... | |
Q. From the attached reports, please tell me the reason for frequent urination.
Hello doctor, From the past few days, I have frequent urination. I am attaching all the test reports that I have done so far. I also got an x-ray and CT scan of the chest, but as I am out, I cannot upload them now. I will upload them later... | Hi. Revert with more information to a nephrologist online --> | |
Extremely painful fissure that doesn t go away with creams
i had fissure for 4 months now and is extremley painful.ive been given cream pain.some days standing is unbearable.i also take pain killers to and always make sure stools are soft by taking laxatives but still very painful for hours after.is there anything els... | Hi, Rectal fissure is a difficult condition to treat. If you getting relief with the current treatment please continue till you get complete relief. Mastectomy has no direct relation except constipation (due to bed rest and change of diet) which you will have to take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know i... | |
Can I pill cause delay in periods?
hi i have taken ipill within 72 hours. and my last period happened on 16th June. i did intercourse with my bf on 28th june early morning and had taken ipill on 29th evenin around 5pm. and today is 23rd july but still i have not got my period. is it anything to worry? | Hi dear thanks for writing to health care magic..please clear that I pill doesn't come with 100% success it has 5-7% failure rate also so be careful also delay in periods is one of its side effects so I advise once your periods get delayed by 10 days get the urinary pregnancy test done and blood HCG level to rule out p... | |
Are antibiotic infusions safe for root canal treatment?
I have a root canal that was done in 2004. I know present with an infection at the bottom of the root canal that needs to be redone. I'm allergic to clindamicin and many other antibiotics. I have had blood sent to the Mayo Clinic for analysis and it comes back... | Hi..Thanks for the query..From your blood test it is clear that you are allergic to Clindamycin family which means that you should avoid Lincomycin class of antibiotics..So it is better to go for other groups of antibiotics like Penicillin, Cephalosporins etc..In case of tooth related infections, taking oral antibiotic... | |
Acne scars on face, pimples, did microdermabrasion
hi doctor, This is mohana from chennai i got severe acne scars on my face it looks very bad next week is my marriage please suggest me for a quick remedy but i have two pimples on my face i did microdermabrasion one time then doctor told you come after marriage will c... | Hi Mohna ,sorry for delay in answering ,thanks to trust on health care magic ,Acne scars have basic 3 types 1. roll on 2.ice pick 3.boxcar type, there are many ways to treat acne scar ,like derma rollers ,microdermabrision ,scar reversal ,so grade your acne scar first with senior dermatologist and plan treatment latter... | |
Suggest remedy for severe depression and suicidal tendencies
im really depressed and I believe I need to leave my house like away from my mother to help. I don't know what to do but im starting to hurt myself and I want to kill myself. my mother is making this worse on me and I don't know if I should try to stay with ... | 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.From what you have stated it is quite clear that you are having a depressive episode. Depression can occur with regular stress and it can also occur biologically... | |
Pain in eyes and arms, fibromyalgia, losing balance. MRI done. Do i have MS?
I got an MRI with & without contrast to determine if had MS as my son does. My neurologist is unavailable for 4 days and I am so worried. It states:T1 and T2: No hydrocephalus, mass effect, or midline shift. FLAIR: Scattered foci of periventr... | Hi, Your MRI brain does not show typical features of MS ,hence you need not worry.For eye pain consult your ophthalmologist and get tested visual acuity, sometime dryness itself can produce eye pain Check your blood pressure , lipid profile and blood sugar which are the common causes of chronic white matter changes an... | |
Q. What can be done for oily head and dry cheeks?
Hello doctor, I have skin issues. My head is a little bit oily but my cheeks are dry. My complexion is fair but white layer occurs on my cheeks after the bath. No cream suits on my face. Please suggest me some tips. | Hello. For you oily scalp skin, first of all, you need to wash your scalp daily. I will prescribe one shampoo which you can use on alternate days with your normal shampoo. Getting whiteness after washing face is a symptom of dryness. Try avoiding harsh facewash or soap. I will write a face wash and a moisturizing cream... | |
Is any ayurvedic or homeopathic medication helpful to cure Para psoriasis ?
please help age is 30 years male his weight is 70 kg ,he had skin biopsy which says its pityriasis linchenoides chronica a type of parapsoraisis ....I wanted to know is there a complete treatment of parapsoraisis in ayurvedic medicine or in ho... | Hi, Pityriasis lichenoides variants describe scaly dermatoses with necrotic popules that are clinically and histologically different from Parapsoriasis. These disease generally are benign and undergo spontaneous resolution but, at times , may have a protected course. Parapsoriasis refers to 2 disease processes that ar... | |
Will Pregnacare conception pills increase our chance of having a successful pregnancy?
Hello Doc. my wife and i just had an evacuation last week Wednesday. To help prevent any future occurrences and a better conception next time, we started taking the pregnacare conception pill (for both male and female). We intend to... | Hi there,,The pregnacare pills are just multivitamins they are good for you but dont guarantee conception.The only vitamin that is recommended medically is Folic acid to be started 3 months before the pregnancy to help avoid neural tube defects in the baby.Since its only been a week or so since your wife has had the ev... | |
Does coughing sensation, running nose and sore throat indicate tuberculosis?
Iam having irritation in chest with coughing sensation. sometimes I have cough but it is not severe. Iam having this problem for past 3 weeks. i do not have cold, running nose or sore throat. Iam afraid whether this is TB. I have worked In T... | HiThank you for asking HCM.I have gone through your query. If you have long term cough then better to go for Sputum AFB test for TB. As you worked in TB lab there is possibility of acquiring. You should also do ESR test in blood which is usually raised very high in TB. A physical examination by physician and a Chest X... | |
Can i take cycloreg tablets in pregnancy ?
Hi, My periods has delayed by one month, My docter prescribed cycloreg tablets. After also i wont get periods then i checked my pregnency test. Its +ve , So is there any problems in my pregnency. My last periods date was feb 26. Please suggest me. Thank you, jeevanasravanthi | hi No there is no problem in pregnancy.. repeat the pregnancy test once again.. if positive then consult a gynaecologist for further confirmation and evaluation of pregnancy... | |
What could intermittent abdominal pain with low appetite suggest?
i am a 26 year old female and i have a throbbing pain in my upper abdomen..i went to the er today and they said i have bronchitis but i know theyre wrong...sometimes it comes every minute and sometimes it comes every hour...i have no appetite whatsoever... | Hi.You may be right. But in occasional cases there can be a referred pain from the lower lung / pleura. You have to undergo X-ray chest and X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position and ultrasonography to determine the cause. Get another opinion of another Doctor to get a clinical diagnosis. and a prescription for ... | |
How can mouth blisters be treated?
I have had blisters off and on during the day in my mouth. In the evening I have a build up of mucous in the top of my mouth. So far an ENT prescribed a numbing mouth wash so I wouldn t be bothered. But it isn t going away. My MD says my blood work is normal but obviously I either ea... | Hi..Thanks for the query..Blisters in mouth along with mucous build up can be due to causes like acid reflux, sinus infection, oral and throat infection, allergies etc..Another common cause for sores in mouth can be herpes simplex virus infection causing cold sores..So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and... | |
Should I worry about infection after accidentally getting pricked with a needle that was used by a hepatitis patient?
My uncle is diabetic, hypertensive and has hepatitis too. Today, after checking for his sugar levels, I accidently prick the same needle into my finger. What should i do in this situation? | Hi, Please wash your finger with soap and running water. Go for HCV and HBsAg tests and HBsAg antibody titre. If you have not been vaccinated earlier and hepatitis titre is low, you would be requiring immediate vaccination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SIN... | |
How can shoulder pain be treated?
I have pain in my right shoulder /lower neck, as well as (which may not be related) what seems like my right clavicle bone at the breastbone decided to grow larger-without surrounding swelling or pain (at that location) or redness. How concerned should I be? | Hello, What I understand by the history it there is inflammation in the trapezius muscle as which is common due to work-related. Also if the pain is in the form of tingling, numbness, radiating then needs to check ours for any nerve-related entrapment. Also, a cervical rib is one of the causes which may lead to additio... | |
Suggest treatment for fatty liver
hi,i've been taking godex ds for almost 1 month now,1 tab b.i.d.,my doctor advised me to take this because my ultrasound reveals that i had a mild fatty liver,i am asking your advise on this wheter to continue or stop the treatment since i have to travel 5 hours to reach my doctor.tha... | 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.There are two main types of fatty liver disease so treatment depends on this: Alcoholic liver disease and Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You can get alcoholic liver ... | |
What does "bilateral hila are mildly congested" on chest X-ray suggest?
Hii doctor , I had my Chest X-ray today and one observation reported in BOLD letters is " Bilateral hila are mildly congested with few calcified foci in left hilar region". Should I worry about it ? Sometimes in 2-3 days I also feel some momentary... | Respected user , hiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are many conditions for the same as - infections - allergy - tuberculosis or other pathology * Every co relation is must with detail history and symptoms of the patient to comment in details .Hope this clear... | |
What is the cause of brown pigmentation on the cheeks in an aged person ?
hi,am 58 yr old housewife, am having light brown coloured patches in my both cheeks with no itching since few months. what is it and the reason for that? | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. this condition is known as melasma, caused by hormonal changes as in menopause in your conditions, also seen in ladies taking hormone replacement therapy and contraceptives they generally resolve by themselves when the hormones set back to normal or once the medicines are stopped/pr... | |
What causes stabbing pain on left side of chest?
Hi, whenever I drink coke or diet coke and eat regular chocolate I get a stabbing pain on my left hand side of my chest. It only lasts a couple of seconds but it is very uncomfortable. I thought it was sugar related but I can eat crisps and sweets and it does not effect... | Thanks for your question on HCM. Since your pain is related to drinking coke and eating chocolate, I think isis due to hyper acidity. As both coke and chocolate can increase gastric acid secretions.And as a rule in left sided chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG. If this is normal tha... | |
Does bulged discs lead to trouble in breathing?
L3-4 and L4-5 disc is having mild disc bulge, and now suffering from severe back pain and breathing problem. i'm having breathing problems during youger ages, but it was completely cured but along with back pain i'm suffering from severe breathing difficulty. whether thi... | Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from disc prolapse and breathing difficulty. Disc prolapse done not cause breathing difficulty. Breathing problem specially coughing can cause pain in back at site of disc prolapse. In my opinion both these problems are separ... | |
What could cause tightness in chest, pain in both arms with weakness for few minutes?
It has only happened 1 time. I was walking to a restaurant and as I was going to open a door, I felt a tightness in my chest and pain down both arms, I could not lift my arms and barely stand, I held on to the building. It lasted sev... | Hi welcome to HCM.I understand your query and concern.Chest pain radiating to arms in your case is suggestive of Myocardial ischemia and needs intensive evaluation in the form of baseline ECG and 2 dimensional echo of the heart,lipid profile,hsCRP,Complete blood picture.Any cardiac blood insufficiency can be detected t... | |
Is bleeding in testicle skin due to side effect of omnacortil?
hi Dr. i have been pescribed for omnacortil20 for sarcoid and stared taking madecine since last four days. today morning i found bleeding fron my testicles skine. i would like to know whether it is a side effect of the madecine please advice regards sourav | Hello,Omnacortil is a steroid medicine and has nothing to do with bleeding. Long term intake may make your vessels and skin fragile and thinned out. Bleeding tendency is not a feature of sarcoid even. So it needs further work up. You should do a simple blood complete picture. And observe for bleeding from any other si... | |
Does the pain in the neck due to disc problem?
Hi I hurt my neck body surfing and then got hit by a drunk driver and felt electrical sensation down my right arm. I had x ray done and no fractures were found. I have been going to a chiropractor and was doing well until recently he cracked my neck and I felt electricity... | Hi, When disc presses nerve root an electric current like sensation could be felt along the limbs. Clicking / popping sensation is possible due facet joint issues. As per your information, MRI scan would provide clear picture and would be in better position to advise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I c... | |
Trying to conceive, gained weight, getting periods, feeling fatigue, nausea, carvings. Pregnancy test negative
i normally weigh 45-48kilos and im only 23 in the past 2-4 months i have put 8-10kilos on my fiance and i have been trying for a baby i still get what seems to be my period ech mnth and a hm test said negativ... | Hi Thanks for the query, Rapid increase in weight is not good for health. You seem to gain 10kg in 3 months. I suggest you to consult a good endocrinologist to rule out hormonal causes of rapid gain in weight. Hormonal imbalance has to be corrected to regularize your cycle. Hope this helps. regards, Dr Nilofer | |
Is the diagnosis non obstructive apical hypo cardiomyopathy or hypertension or both?
i am male of 58 yrs old...ten years back during a casual check up i was clinically diagonised for " non obstructive apical hypo cardio myopathy" the doctor advised me that is there is no need of any medicine and prescribed ATEN 25 as ... | hi,First I think you should undergo repeat Echo to know the status of prior disease, has it increased or same.For bp you can increase the dose of Aten to 50 mg if you are already on it, rather than taking nebivolol. If you have stopped Aten then you can take nebivolol probably a bit higher dose is needed in you up to 5... | |
What causes bleeding in the urination?
30 year old male , fit and healthy , have been passing blood the pass 7 days while doing a poo , been to seen my doctor and got blood samples took which they have all came back fine . my doc said he is 99.9 % certain its nothing to worry about . has had trouble with piles in the ... | HelloThanks for query .Blood in urine (Hematuria) is something concerned with urinary system and need to be investigated in detail to find out the source of bleeding .Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and ... | |
Could the fumes be the cause for sore throat in the child?
My daugher s birthday was yesterday and as she was having a silly string fight with her sister, she got enough of a dose of fumes through her nose that she had to get another breath in to get fresh air again. Later that evening, she began to have a sore throat... | Hello, It is unrelated to fumes. Possible causes like strep throat or viral pharyngitis must be ruled out. Antibiotics must be started. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician | |
Can children outgrow heart murmur?
2yr old grandson just diagnosed with heart murmur for first time. Ped dr says she will check again in 2 mos. She checked sitting up and lying down. What is next step usually if she hears the heart murmur again in 2 mos. Will he outgrow. Is this serious? | Hi, in children murmer could be due ASD or VSD and as child grows most of ASD or VSD gets closed. So, in my opinion your doctor has correctly advised you. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. | |
Suggest remedies for ear infection caused by Staphylococcus haemolyticus that persists despite medication
Dear Dr. Andrew,I was affected by Staphylococcus haemolyticus in my ears. Flaprox,(7 days) Fluzamed and Pyo-Bacteriophage were used to treat my disease for 10 days but I was still not recovered. Doctors, please gi... | Hi Nino.With respective to your complaints i understand you are suffering from CSOM so i think you can use ear drops TobraDex which will be effective and i would recommend you to visit and get consulted by ent specialist so that he can have a look in your ear and give you better solution only after seeing it.ThanksRega... | |
Suggest treatment to increase the sperm count
Hi Doctor , I am 32 year old married man. I suffered from Mumps when I was around 16. Me and my wife are planning to have a baby since last 2 years check my semen analysis, report came but no sperm found., now i m searching doctors who can treat this problem. Please advice... | HelloI will certainly clarify your doubtsYou need not to worry until any diagnosis confirmedyour doctor can tell you about any organic cause for no sperms after physical examination and all relevant investigations.You also can improve its quality and quantity by adopting healthy life style modifications and dietary sup... | |
Suggest treatment for dizziness and abdominal pain
Hiya.im 37.and was on holidays .on my last day whitch was Monday I come on my periods.then on Tuesday early hours I got home and that night I lost a fleshy bit while I was on.then on the Wednesday I lost a clot then the same morning I lost 2bits of flesh.they looked l... | Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you to visit the ER of the nearest hospital to you where the doctor after a clinical assessment might admit you to push some fluids into your body at the same time advising for some investigations like a complete blood count, ... | |
Can Neurontin be given in case of Abdomen TB?
Hi, My mother was suffering from Abdomen TB. She got operated 5 months back. After operation, she was given AKT4 tablet for 4 months and then shifted on AKT3 & Neurobion tablets. But now she is facing problem of continuous acidity and vomitting feel. What could be the reas... | hi.Thanks for your concern for your Mother. The acidity and nausea (feeling vomiting ) after / during the course of the medicines for TB can cause such a problem. Nothing to worry; get an upper GI Endoscopy done to confirm that there is no ulcer so to see what is the problems. I would suggest Her the following: Zantac ... | |
Q. I have rash under armpits that feels hot and stings. What is it?
Hello doctor, Seven months back, I developed a small scaly white patch on the left hand side of my scrotum. It did not change but my groin then became damp and very itchy. After a short period both groins were like that. Last month, I saw a dermatolog... | Hi. I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and understood your concern. 1. You can get KOH (potassium hydroxide) examination of skin done to confirm the diagnosis of fungal infection. 2. Do not apply antifungal cream before you give a sample f... | |
What causes sudden appearance of small gaps between the teeth with filling?
Hi, I m 21 and suddenly noticed small gaps appearing in my front teeth. I had a filling in the front that chipped and prior to this my teeth were perfectly straight. Now they re becoming crooked and gapped. Could it be because of this? It did ... | Hello, Read your query, as you have small gap between front teeth dont be worried so much this gap in front tooth is created when filling is chipped , this gap is midline diastema treatment is done by orthodontic treatment by fix treatment and for this you should go for composite restoration also. Consult dentist and... | |
What is the treatment for erectile dysfunction?
I think I have a frenulum breve. I can retract my foreskin but when my penis is erect it s a lil more difficult and my head doesn t bend like i ve read in other cases but I still can t retract it comfortably all the way back (when it s erect) I was wondering if there is ... | Hi.I understand your concern. If your penile skin ddon't retriave back easily then need to evaluate about phimosis.Phimosis can ne correct with minor surgical method.You have to consult surgeon for further assistance. Once that skin will be removed then you do not have such problems in future. So consult and get help. ... | |
What causes a sharp stabbing pain in the abdomen after cough?
Hi, I have a very sharp stabbing pain in the very top of my abd very time I cough to the point I am trying not to cough anymore. The pain is located in a line accross my abd and is tender to the touch, could it just be a pulled muscle or should i worry? | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Although it needs a physical examination of your abdomen with related investigations like a CBC and an ultrasound abdomen, with the history, it could be a simple abdominal muscle spasm due to the chronic cough of yours. However, I would also go for an X ray ches... | |
Have dry skin rashes on body, took antibiotics. Some rashes turned into white spots. Bacteria present in stools. Reason?
Hi! I am Neeraj Sharma (26 male) from New Delhi, India. 03 months ago, i saw same dry skin rashes on my body (Hands, stomach & butt). Firstly, ignored them & put ring gard (anti fungal cream) on as ... | dry skin rashes on the body is mainly due to xerosis of skin.sometimes they leave behnd hypopigmentation after getting cured.apply a moistering cream along with momate ointment on the spots | |
What causes double vision and hot flashes on the face after the heart surgery?
My husband had open heart surgery on the 04th of October. He reported today that he had experienced double vision yesterday(only for seconds) and today indicated that he had what appeared to be a hot flash in the face only that again only l... | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that his symptoms could be related to low blood flow to the brain. For this reason, I recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries to examine the blood flow in them and a brain CT scan or MRI study. Hope I have answered your query. L... |
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