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Combination skin with pores, uneven skin tone. Alternatives apart from microdermabrasion?
I would like to enquire about microdermabrasion .I have a combination skin with pores and uneven skin tone. Is their any alternatives for microdermabration? I have done few sitting before few years and as of now I cant afford it.... | Hi, Since you cannot afford microdermabrasion I would recommend glycolic peels for you.You can get itdone by a dermatologist.Peels also give goodresults as microdermabrasion at lower cost. | |
What treatment is suggested for back pain due to gall bladder dis functioning?
My GI ordered a HIDA scan after several other procedures showed some issues happening. The HIDA showed that my gall bladder is not emptying properly and a surgeon would be contacting me to schedule removal. It is now the weekend and I am ha... | Hi. You have to go to the ER NOW. as here can be a spread of infection to nearby areas as suggested by your history. There can be an accompanying inflammation of either the pancreas or the lower lung and pleura. | |
Not able to locate the stone in the kidney stone surgery. Severe pain in the back and abdomen. Any suggestions?
I just had kidney stone surgery and they did not locate the stone. They believe I passed it prior to the surgery. I have had this same surgery two other times with no side effects. This time I am in extreme ... | Hi Welcome to HCM. This passed out stone is quite possible and i encountered this two times in the past month. If a stent has been placed there should be no pain due to the stone as such. But, there may be other reasons for the pain and you need to be evaluated appropriately by the urologist and the general surgeon a... | |
How to conceive while suffering from PCOD?
Hi I m,ruchi 7 years married 32 yr old and I hav a 6 yr daughter.I m trying to concieve for more than a year.I hv pcod all other reports are normal my doctor has prescribed me mefomin and cervifert..now I m very worried weather I ll be able to conceve or not . | Hello dearI understand your concernPCOS is very complex disease and difficult to manage sometime.But do not lose hope, pregnancy is possible once hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance has been corrected.Main aim is to regularize the period and correct hormonal imbalance.I would suggest to take treatment under the a... | |
Have bone and breast cancer. Taking Zometa. Have pain in side. Normal?
My history is this - I am in 4th stage bone cancer from breast cancer. I take a hormone suppressant daily and take a Zometa infusion every four weeks. I generally feel fine for my age. I'm 62. Lately I've been having some dull pains on the rig... | Seeing the response to your treatment it is better you see a GP and get pain relievers and who can make a physical assessment whether any new area (lung or kidney or spine) is affected or any tests are necessary. | |
What causes bloody stools when on antibiotics for chest infection?
My 3 year old son is on antibiotics for a chest infection. He only began antibiotics yesterday after 4 days of intermittent fevers and vomiting. His fevers seem to have disappeared, however he now has bloody stools and just had a blood nose? Are these ... | Hi...sometimes antibiotics can cause antibiotic associated diarrhea which can have some blood in stools. But nose bleeds do not seem to be related to the antibiotic treatment. It will get better with probiotic administration like Sachharomyces boulaardii. If the nose bleeds are occurring form both noses and without pro... | |
Q. Why has my 5-year-old been having eczema since she was 3 months old?
Hello doctor,My 5 years old girl has been having eczema since she was 3 months old. She was scratchy all the time (at least every 3 to 4 hours). Even though we have applied moisturizers such as Aveeno, it was not helping her. When doctors prescrib... | Hello. You have put your query with nice description but I think you have uploaded wrong images. So, if possible share correct images. From your description, it seems atopic eczema. It is endogenous eczema which may have several aggravating factors. Predisposition may come from the hereditary mechanism. Other first or ... | |
Could lower back pain be connected to having endometrial cancer?
I had endometrial cancer diagnosed in december2010 and have undergone radiotherapy for 4 weeks,cisplatin chemotherapy for each of those 4weeks and I am now half way through taxol and carboplatin chemotherapy due to finish on 3rd May.I had grade 2 cancer ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of endometrial cancer and it also involves cervix. You may have back pain due to cancer or some spinal problem. You should go for MRI spine once. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Ho... | |
Suggest treatment for alzheimer s disease
i first noted my wife was having memory issues at the age of 56 and Alzheimer s. He did give her a CAT scan and said it was normal, and then put her on some medication that is all he did he has had diabetes added been on insulin ]quite a while and was taking to her neurologist... | I read your question carefully and I am sorry about the situation you are in.It is difficult to make recommendations on treatment though because I am not sure she has Alzheimer's. Dementia can have many different causes, Alzheimer's is the most common, but there are other possibilities to be excluded such as vascular d... | |
What causes constipation in a child after starting formula feed?
My son is 1 month and 2wks old.he was birn a month early...we switched his formula from regular iron based powdered formula to-milk based powderwith iron and added rice starch...reason we switched is because he was spitting up his bottle.the formula we a... | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.One and half months is too early to start rice stach.Formula feed usually causes hard stools white in color unlike breast milk.If you are unable to breast feed change over to animal milk or another formula.Iron suppliments are not necessary for your baby.Iron contai... | |
Q. Please have a look on the blood report of a diabetic patient and explain.
Hello doctor, I am writing this for my brother. He is a diabetic and taking medicine from the last three years. He recently came to home for a short vacation and undergone health check-ups. After studying the reports, our family doctor pointe... | Hello. I have read the attached report of your brother (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The main abnormal finding in CBC report is elevated red blood cells count and PCV. The hemoglobin level is also raised slightly. So, it is suggestive of polycythemia. It can be secondary which is more common or prim... | |
What does CT scan showing dilation of right hepatic duct mean?
I had a CT Scan and my family doctor said it shows a dilation of right hepatic duct. They were looking at my gallbladder which appears to be normal. I am trying to find more information on symptoms and treatments for this. I see a specialist in a few weeks... | Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.Dilated right hepatic duct means, something is obstructing right below it. A tumor can be the cause. Sometimes the dilatation could represent a choledochal cyst.A gallstone is a less likely cause to obstruct at that level.I hope that answers your query.Regards. | |
Cancer of the tonsil. Uvula and tonsils removed. Weight loss, nausea and mouth sores. What to do?
Hello, My husband had cancer of the left tonsil. It was totally incapsulated. They removed both tonsils and the uvula. He had 30 radiation and 2 - 21 day chemo. They stopped treatment for 10 days to get healthier. He is l... | Hi, Fatigue , weight loss are common problem in cancer treatment. Radiation treatment to head neck region commonly associated with mucositis . Generally this is resolved after 2-3 weeks after completion of treatment . In case of severe mucositis some medications will be helpful like antibiotics, mouth wash, and steroid... | |
What can be done to alleviate the pain caused by wisdom tooth?
i keep biting the inside of my cheek because my wisdom teeth are coming in and they hate me. I'm gonna go get them taken out, but i need to make an appointment and that takes time. So while I'm waiting for that to happen, what can i do to alleviate the pai... | HiThanks for writing in.Take a course of pain killer & antibiotic for 3 days. Do warm saline rinses thrice a day.Maintain good oral hygiene.Visit your dentist & get it extracted as early as possible.RegardsDr. Neha Sumra | |
Suggest treatment for back pain from head to feet
dear sir, my mom suffered from back pain in head and right side of the body,from head to feet, and have some rapid heart bit also,and vomiting, fatigue, radiation of the pain from the neck to the back of the head.i wish to know that is it a case of cervical or thyroi... | Dear Sir/MadamI have gone through your query and read your symptoms.In my opinion, the symptoms you are telling is a mixture of things and this is what is cleared in an examination, you fail to mention the age of your mother, these symptoms could come from brain and i feel consulting a neurologist will be good idea.I h... | |
Is it safe to take cotrimoxazole for cough?
hello! may I ask a question regarding my brother with cough for 4 days-productive...I gave him cotrimoxazole syrup when he was having cough last month by the end of the week, given for 5 days two times a day, he was then treated. For now, can I gave him back another cotrimox... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Cotrimoxazole is combination of antibiotics. So it should not be given haphazardly. Your brother is having recurrent cough problem. So better to consult doctor and get done basic investigations to rule out common causes for cough. He needs ch... | |
What causes coughing with breathlessness after a cardiac stress test?
I had a cardiac stress test yesterday, about 5 minutes after leaving the hospital, i started having this coughing and it seemed to ast for about 5 minutes, almost like i could not get enough air, once coughing stop i seem to be fijne, just very ti... | Respected user , HiWelcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This seems reflux response following over perfusion of the pulmonary circulation after cardiac stress test .Hope this clears your query .Regards . | |
What causes tightness in abdomen while walking at fast pace?
Thank you so much for being available....didn t know where to go to get help for my problem without paying $150/hr. I m 58, some back surgery problems but within the last few months I ve noticed some symptoms that keep re-occurring when I move too fast or mo... | Hi,From history it seems that this problem might be due to some pinched nerve problem radiating back and forward in abdomen giving this trouble.This pinched nerve problem might be due to your back problem as you had gone for back surgery in the past.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Go for slow walking. avoid... | |
Have lump on the skin of scrotum. Family history of testicular cancer. Suggest?
my 36 yr. old son just called me to say he has found a lump the size of a pea he thinks is just on the skin of his scotum, he is 2 provinces away for work and won't be home for another week should he see a doctor there or wait. his brother... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As you mentioned that pea size lump is over the scrotum and this lump is nothing is to do with testicular cancer .As testicles are lodged in a pouch and scrotum is absolutely on outer side structure. The pea size lump is a most common thing and this in my opinion is sebace... | |
Any suggestion for suffering from severe calcification?
Hi, I was referred to an Orthopedic Surgeon when I was 12 for severe shoulder pain. I had an MRI and results came back that I have calcification and Tendernitious. I am now 19 and I again have severe shoulder pain and just had an ultrasound which indicated that t... | this is most probably acute on chronic calcific tendinitis, now its in active stage you should do rest, physical therapy, non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs for 2 weeks, this will last for 4-6 weeks,if no benefit you can do excise the calcification either arthroscopically or open surgery. | |
What causes pain in forearm & muscles?
my left hand starting hurting about an hour ago...near my thumb...now the pain is going up in my forearm...and slowly to the upper arm.... hurts very bad. nothing else seems to hurt...but i can t sleep...as the pain is hurting so bad. the muscles just feel so weak...like my arm i... | Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve. For this reason, I recommend taking ibuprofen for the pain and having some rest. If your situation does not improve, going to the ER may be needed, for a physical exam and some blood lab tests (a cervical spine X-ray study, complete blood co... | |
What causes lower abdominal pain when walking?
Lower, Lower abdominal pain when I am walking only. Went to doctor yesterday, she thought I had urinary tract infection. Prescribed Cipro antibiotic. I m drinking plenty of water. I still cannot walk without severe pain. It does not hurt when I m standing or sitting. | Hello Lower abdominal pain may be due to many reasons.It may be due to renal or ureteric calculus,pelvic pathology,musculoskeletal cause etc.You need proper clinical examination and few investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,RFT,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen.Further investigations can be done if nee... | |
Can I stay at an altitude after surgery for pneumothorax?
Hi.. I had a surgery for my pneumothorax last year. I have an apartment in the mountain around 800-1000m high above the sea level and i am planning to move there, i want to know if it is risky for me to live there to get another pneumothorax. Thanks in advance | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.A 3.4 mm aortic aneurysm is very small. So, no need to worry much about this.Actually, aortic aneurysm starts with this much small size only. But this can be increased in size if cardiovascular risk factors are present.So, regu... | |
Had vesicular calculi. Removed by surgery. TURP done. Now?
Had vesical calculi 8 years ago. fremoved by surgery.. TURP done Annual review done on 10.09.12.The Ultrasound study fir KUB region done and the findings are:- Rt kidney 10.7X4.6cms. Evidence of calculus measuring 4.1mm seen/cortical cyst 1.5x1.1cmseen Lt kidn... | Hello, You should meet urologist for further follow up. I would suggest uroflowmetry to study urinary flow pattern. If you donot have any urinary symptoms or infection with reasonable flow, onle regular check ups are needed. All the best. | |
What causes severe tooth sensitivity and ear pain after dental filling?
I had a filling one week ago. I started having pain in that tooth before the feeling came back. I contacted my dentist and was seen. He then performed an x ray, it revealed nothing. He prescribed Norco 5mg. It helped for a very short time. N... | Hi,As per your complain slight sensitivity of tooth after a dental filling is not abnormal finding and can resolve in 2 to 3 days. But in your case it seems that it is not just sensitivity but considerable pain that is also radiating to Ear and jaw and it is a clear I education of nerve exposure that needs Root Canal. ... | |
Suggest medication for pain in calves
My four year old son Has woken up the past two mornings complaining his calves hurt. It eventually subsides by late morning but I am concerned. He has been fighting something had a fever three days ago. Can he have a virus in legs causing this pain? | viral infection causes arthralgia and myalgia as a nonspecific manifestatio. Antipyretics and massage will help to cure pain. | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
What does recurring raised temperature in a child mean?
my 2.5 year old daughter has had a temp of 39.5 for 2 days and a raised temp on and off for 3/4 weeks. Keeps spiking to 39.5 and sometimes 40 but never back down to her "normal temp" for her which is 36.4. She is shivering on and off and was sick once last night.... | Fever and accompanying chills in children are typically due to somewhat benign conditions such as the common cold or flu viruses. Other causes of fever with chills might include infections of the ear, throat or sinus and urinary tract infections. Some serious but uncommon causes are meningitis, malaria, appendicitis et... | |
What does aso level 880 with stomach pain in children suggest?
should i be concerned about my 6 yr. old daughter having a aso level come back at 880. She complains of her stomach hurting all the time and she does have alot of leg pain in the upper thigh area. Doc says we'll check it again in 4 months but should i get ... | Hi.. I very much understand your concern. A simple elevated ASO titre doesn't confirm or rule out a diagnosis. If she has associated prolonged or frequently intermittent fever or she has joint pain or swelling,it's significant. Anyway it's good for you to get a second opinion from a rheumatologist. Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya Ch... | |
Does TIA mean having stroke in near future?
Do tias always mean u will you will have a stroke in the near future..my husband is 78--in great health..not overweight..doesn t smoke..2drinks a day..blood pressure ..cholesterol under control..prediabeties under control...plays golf everyday..diet consists of oatmeal blueb... | I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.While TIA does confer a greater risk of stroke, it is not true that you are necessarily going to have one, greater risk doesn't mean something is going to happen. Furthermore if the source of the TIA is identified and addressed, that possibility is lowered ev... | |
What would cause noise in the ears?
I have been having some sort of neurological brain issue for about a year. I hear a noise in my right ear only (sounds like electrical noise that starts with a few pulses then increases in duration over a period of about 10-15 seconds when it abruptly ceases) that occurs evry couple... | Hello, I would explain that if Lamictal leads to improvement of your symptoms, this would be indicative that your symptoms are related to seizures. You should know that there are many types of seizures, including those with hearing voices or noises, without loss of conscience. Anyway, the presence of abnormal MRI or ab... | |
How to detect embryo implantation?
Hi! :) I am in my 1st IVF cycle. I have had 5 failed IUIs and a negative laparoscopy. Today is my day 13th after embryo transfer. Three embryos were transferred. I feel no symptoms in my body, no new changes or implantation bleeding or cramping. My LMP is 5/6/14 and I am on Utrogesta... | Hi, sometimes you may have no symptoms of pregnancy. So you have to get it confirmed on blood test. Only that will confirm that you are pregnant or not. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo | |
How to cure dent on skull?
Hello, since i was a child I have had a significant dent in my skull. Now that I am an adult with male pattern baldness I wish to have something done about it. I read a skull dent can be repaired with bone cement injection. How doable is such a procedure? | Hello, The repair of bone dent depends on its size. In case the dent is small in size then bone dent cement can help you. In case the dent is a large one then it is best to get a hair transplant done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surge... | |
What does build up of cheese like substance on penis indicate?
My husband has got a build up of cheese like substance constantly under his penis. He has just come out of hospital and has taken a numerous amount of antibiotics. We had sex for the first time after he came out of hospital and he said it was stinging du... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Balanitis with Genital Thrush ? Caused by Candidiasis induced from Overuse of Anitibioti... | |
Could swelling on left side of face and pain in upper lip be the symptoms of staph infection?
The left side of my husbands face is swollen. The left side of his nose, left ear.cheeks and lips. Touching the upper lip is very painful..Does this sound like a staph.infection. He is an Alzheimer s patient, which I know has... | Hello and thank you for asking HCM,you are right and this condition of your husband has nothing to do with Alzheimer's disease. It's definitely an infection and it could be Staph aureus. Infections in the part of the head can be very dangerous, so I suggest you to visit your GP or go to ER to get medication as soon as... | |
What caused the whole bottom of the the leg to swell?
My husband works in the oilfield and is gone for 14 days. For the last couple days he has what looks like an ingrown hair or spider bite on his leg. It has the whole bottom of his leg swollen and when he mashes it only a small amount of clear liquid comes out. WHat... | Hi, If I were your husband's treating Doctor for this case of leg lump, I would come up with the following possibilities; these include: A sebaceous cyst or FOLLICULITIS or some abscess-loke acute inflammatory condition might be parasitic cyst too! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirm... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
February 19th was my last normal period. then i moved in with my boyfriend on February 27th. we had sex all from that day until about March 4th, he got off in me and i had an orgasm quit a few times as well as him getting off in me. Then i started bleeding about March 7th ... | HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You have very sleek chance of conception.. because of the sex on 4th of March.. & sperms can be active up to 3 days after ejaculation. The bleeding you had on 7th was probably ovulation bleeding. In that case pregnancy test should be positive by end... | |
Recurring lower back pain, starts after periods, mood swings, headache. Endometriosis?
Hi, I have been experiencing lower back pain on and off for the last few months feels like a dull bone deep pain. With menstration like pain which comes and goes throughout the day. My period only lasts 3-4 days max then the day aft... | Hi, you are having low back pain after the period, and after the sex, Most probably it may be the infection , it needs to be corrected completely, so i advise you to consult a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and proteine rich foods t... | |
Suffering from last stage throat cancer. Any home remedies to eat normally and make pain bearable?
Respected doctor,My grandfather is suffering from last stage throat cancer. Due to his age chemo and radiation are not being performed on him. The cancerous lump has been removed along with his food pipe n voice box, but... | Hi and welcome to HCm. Thank you for your query. I am sorry about your grandfather and this serious disease. Unfortunately it is very hard to make his life easier now. This is mechanic obstruction and if surgery cant be helfoul anymore then nothing can. YOu can just give him easier liquid food in small meals 5-6 times ... | |
Why does my feet sting and bruise after standing?
yes, my feet starts to sting then a blister or bruise appear more like a burise, what causes that, its being going now for about 3 to 4 months now, i stand alot and my right foot hurts all the time, i have had surgery in the past, but im concern about the stinging and ... | Hello, It could be a ligament sprain or contusion. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated. You can opt for an MRI scan for further assessment. Hope I have answered y... | |
Itchiness on inner side of leg. Circular spots after scratching, sore to touch. Reason?
Hi my name is Sharon and would love to find why about four days ago on my left inner side of my leg felt like a bite and was itchy so I scratched and scratched continuously and now there is two whitish circular spots witch have red... | Hello Sharon,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that it might be due to fungal infection.Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief. 3. Applicat... | |
Suggest treatment for parkinson syndrome
my dad is suffering from Parkinson syndrome. he had been taking t syndopa plus125 and now his physician has told him take syndopa CR 125.Is there any difference in the dosage. can i if there s any treatment to cure this disease. kindly help. he has one side shivering of hands a... | Hello, Unfortunately, there is no cure for PARKINSON'S DISEASE (not referred to as syndrome if it the classic form of PARKINSON'S DISEASE you are actually referring to). The CR version of the Syndopa is merely a designation that the medication is CONTROLLED RELEASE and therefore, theoretically it has to be dosed LESS F... | |
What is the treatment to recover from paralytic attack?
my small brother age 18 has been paralysis attack about last moth ago....he is under the treatment of dr anupam sahni.......he is not able to right...get tired after 10 lines....not able to speech clearly...what short of tratment should do to make ghis voice clea... | Hi, Recovery after paralytic attack depends on the severity of the stroke and the will power of the patient. There is no specified time limit in which recovery is guaranteed, sometimes it takes a few months only sometimes even a lifetime is not enough. Though full recovery is rare but more is the will better are the re... | |
What causes redness in belly button area of a child?
My 17 month old has redness in her belly button area...not on the outside but the inside. We just noticed it during bath time. We bath her daily and didn t notice it before. We used a q-tip to see if its blood but it wasn t and she didn t seem to cry when we touched... | It lolos like some rashwhich u need not worryit may be hemangioma which is also benignsubsides by itself | |
Suggest medications for hair fall and itchiness in the scalp.
sir, i am Md.Mahabub Badal .25 Years old. from Bangladesh. I have hair loss problem. last 2010 i attacked by fever. Dr. suggest to take Ciprofloxacin medicine for 28 days. after than my hair fall problem is start. now two problem is added in my head one is ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You might be suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis. Please use Ketoconazole shampoo frequently (Ideally daily). Frequent scalp wash usually improves the condition. Also avoid hair oil application.Hope I have answered your query... | |
Q. I am getting pimples and dark spots. How to treat it?
Hi doctor, I am having skin problems for the two months where pimples are like faint and after it disappears that spot becomes black. Please help. | Hello. I will help you with your problem. You are having acne vulgaris which is the most common skin condition of your age. Generally, the eruptions on healing leave a mild dark spot. If the eruptions are manipulated by picking them or squeezing them, they leave darker spots on healing. In your case, if you are having ... | |
What causes e-coli infection?
My sister is 61, 20+ days ago had hystorectomy, resulting in an e coli infection. surgeon mentioned that she thought she nicked the colen but had another Dr. look and judged that it was just fatty tissue. She is living with a 5" open incision and about 2-3 inches deep with deeper pockets.... | There can be many causes for this post-operative wound infection. If the necessary infection prevention practices were not followed by the doctors and the nurses involved in the surgery and the subsequent plan of care, then it is possible that they had introduced the infection into the body. Also, the operation theater... | |
Does the removal of lymph nodes lead to abscess?
HI. I had lymph nodes removed last november. Since then one of the remaining ones is enlarged. An ultrasound showed it was 6cm. i have since had a radical hysteerectomy for cervical cancer which went well, however i still have the swollen lymph node. I got a suspected a... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion there are two possibilities in your case.1. Infective enlargement of lymphnodes.2. Malignant lymphnodes.So better to get done biopsy of the lymphnode.If pus is coming out than also send for culture and sensitivity to isolate the organism.And yes get done PET scan to rule ou... | |
Have liver Spots, body has been hurting and memory is getting bad
I have these spots on my chest in the middle. My father says they look like age spots, and then I looked up what liver spots look like and they look like liver spots.. but my chest is never exposed to the sun and I am only twenty years old. What else co... | hi u need not to worry as it is in cover area it may be normal hemangioma never pick or popped it if u are tense then better to consult dermatologist i am sure there is nothing serious in ur case | |
How to treat kidney infection?
hi,i had a miscarriage and was on a course of antibotics incase of infection,i finished the course of antibotic & miscarriage bleeding & all bleeding had stopped & the next day had menstrual like cramping in my side,think but unsure if this was ovulation.i had sex with my partner that da... | HelloThanks for query /Based on the facts that ou have narrated the severe pain in renal area (Back) with blood in urine (hematuria) that you have is mostly due to presence of stone either in kidney or ureter and it is not related to either miscarriage or ovulation or pregnancy .consult qualified Urologist for clinical... | |
Suggest treatment for blood in urine during kidney infection
i have already been diognoised with a kidney infection and although my wee smelt like blood and the urine result said there was blood in my urine, i have noticed that the last bit of my urine is inface blood, so i can now see the blood, should i seek medical... | Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.You should writeyour age.Blood in urine isn't normal.To find cause for the bleeding,do some tests :1. urine culture.2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,and platelets.3. A CT-IVU scan is needed to know the cause and decide the treatment.Consult an Ur... | |
What is the cause of a mole on the side of head?
my 6 year old son has a mole on the side of his head that has now developed a white spot i have had it checked before the white spot appeared and was told this is fine but should i be concerned about it now? the mole is 4mm approx and the white dot is tiny? | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.Moles are common and need not worry about it.Development of white spots usually occur due to vitamin deficiency or fungal infection.Observe the white spot on the mole,whether it is vanishing or growing in size It is difficult to say without actually seeing it.If it ... | |
Q. 5-year-old has poor vision. Will eye exercises suffice or does he need glasses?
Hello doctor,My 5 year old son has poor vision -2.0. He improves his eyesight by doing eye exercises himself. Should he wear eyeglasses? | Hello. I do not know whether you have got his cycloplegic refraction or not. Is this just auto refractometer finding or final refractive power? Anyways, I will suggest you get a repeat cycloplegic refraction done at a good center by an optometrist who is experienced. Secondly, this refractive power is significant enoug... | |
Suggest remedy for toothache
Hello,I've had terrible toothache last night from the tooth, on which I'll go in a month or so, for a root canal treatment. Last night it pained terribly. I somehow remember, during my childhood, my father gave us potassium permanganate solution to get rid of pain. Is it worth giving a try... | Thank you for your query,The toothache is usually due to caries exposed tooth in which the infection has reached the pulp tissue (living part of tooth) and hence causing inflammation of the same. Due to inflammation you are experiencing excruciating pain, along with sensitivity to touch, cold and hot things. It is advi... | |
I feel less sensation in the right arm especially in the thumb
feeling less sensation in the right arm especially in the thumb and index hello doctor , i am 35 years male from india. two days ago when i waked up in the morning, i felt some stiffness in the neck muscle and after doing neck excersie, i found that my rig... | If what you described is correct, you may have a compression on the nerves going to hands. This could happen anywhere from your spine to wrist. However because you have neck stiffness also it may be from your spine in the neck. See an orthopaedic surgeon. You may need an MRI scan. Pain along the arm and neck will settl... | |
What causes a sore lump on breast bone?
My daughter has had a bump come up on her breast bone. It is sore. Just had mammogram and now sending for needle biopsy. Found calcifications on one side that she said looked like tadpoles with circles around it. She is forty no breast cancer has ever run in our family | It will be difficult to say anything till the biopsy reports are available but the descriptiom seems like malignancy only . | |
Any alternate medicine for glyciphage?
hi doctor samuel im aashna i have been diagnosed with pcod and in my ulta sound da size of da ovary has increased. my gynacaeologist prescribed me to take glycephage and yamini can you please tell me if glyecphage can be replaced i feel pukish everytime i take that medicine. | **1. Because PCOS can occur independently or secondary to other disease thus do check with your thyroid profile [for under active thyroid]2. Since you are diagnosed with PCOD [laboratory diagnosis], which causes impaired blood sugar level of the person, thus is the reason of prescribing glyciphage [metformin] to you, a... | |
What does posterior and left lateral protrusion of L4, L5 disc with posterior bulge of L3-L4 mean?
NAME-M.B.CHABBI AGE-45YEARS I am suffering from left leg rediating pain from glutea to back of thigh & calf muscle spasm whil long standig sinc one months I under gon MRI REVEALS-Posterior and left Lataral Protrusion of... | Thanks for your question dear your MRI show bulging means displacement of disc that present normally in vertrabra to the left side well in left or right the nerves which supply the legs passes as there spaces got narrow in left side due to bulgding that why you experience pain in your legs it sciatic nerve entrapment o... | |
Suggest remedy to relieve pain in back
HI, I had a back surgery,which took about 7- 8 hours,about 4 years back. After the surgery I was directed to attend Phsio-therapy and swimming. None of these therapies worked. I was asked to continue doing for a further of 6 month. Yet the pain has not gone away. I am not comfort... | Hello,This could be vertebral compression due to weakness.Pamidronate restores vertebral height.Undergo course along with calcium and vitd3. | |
What causes lumps on abdomen?
I am concerned because I have about three or four pea sized lumps on my abdomen. the first one I noticed was on my left side and was tender when I touched it. I also had constipation so I went to urgent care and the dr gave me lactulose, felt the bump and said it could be a hernia. I m th... | Hello,From history, it seems that as there are multiple lumps on the abdomen. It might be due to having neuro-fibromatosis in the abdominal skin. They are benign and nothing to worry about it. Wait for increasing the size or developing any changes in lumps. Consult the surgeon and confirm the diagnosis.Hope I have answ... | |
What causes low blood pressure while on Benicar?
110 over 49 pulse 82--My bp was 68 over 48 yesterday. I have been taking Benicar for bp but have lost 20 lb in the past 2 months. I have not taken a pill since yesterday morning. Am I still having residual effects from the Benicar? Does my bp sound ok now? | Hi ThereYour BP is definately better than yesterday. I would like to suggest to withhold the BENICAR and keep monitoring your blood pressure daily for a week and if it stays below 140/90 mmhg then you need not start back again. But maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep your BP under control.For your weight Loss I would ... | |
Suggest treatment for ADHD
My 21 year old niece thinks she has ADD. She went to a psychiatrist who put her on adderol (spelling) she is acting crazy, like a crystal meth tweaker... She may be doing street drugs with the adderol, or she may be taking more than the prescribed amount. I want to know what the legal limit ... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Please understand that you need to evaluate or assess your daughter for a better diagnosis. ADD and substance abuse is different. Substance abuse related depressiona d anxiety disorder are even different. If you go and say I have ADD and put for the the releve... | |
Suggest remedy for lung congestion in infants
My 1 yr old grandson has had congestion in his lungs since he was born. The pediatrician prescribes breathing treatments and drugs (not sure which ones), but it sounds like his lungs are congested all the time. My daughter said the last prescription cost $180.00 for 30 dos... | Sometimes children as young as 1 year old may keep getting frequent colds and coughs. These can be also an early sign of the child being an allergic individual. These viral infections causing frequent colds and cough may automaticaly subside a sage advances however please investigate the child thoroughly for any signs ... | |
What is the cause of low IQ and what is the solution for it?
My name is Barbara I'm 27 years old, I used to be brilliant through out my childhood but it all changed when I was 13 since then I have been struggle with my academic and it pains me alot that at my age I can't really read or write.I have a very low IQ,what'... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicLow IQ happen due to multiple reason like low birth weight, intra-natal complication, oxygen deficiency immediately after birth, any vitamin deficiency, genetic reason etc. There is no solution of low IQ. Whatever IQ you have, that would stay for rest of life. Better to plan your life... | |
Is broad based disc bulge of T8-T9 debilitating?
I am wondering if a broad based disc bulge of the t8 - t9 would be dibilitating, why did the chiropractor say he can't help me - he recommended injections, but didn't say of what. I had the MRI sent to my chiropractor, because the physician that ordered it is on vacat... | A disc bulge by itself may or may not be a significant issue.It depends on the MRI report and images, to see if there is compression of the spinal cord, the nerves, or if there is no neurologic issues. | |
Suggest remedy for allergic asthma
Hi. I think I may be about to have a severe asthma attack. I have been having flare ups alot recently. Today it has been hard for me o brethe. I have a wheeze and a cough. I have taken my inhaler aout 4 times today..it hasn't helped. I am having shortness of breath as well. I am on m... | Hi,Welcome to health care magic,Thanks for the query,Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm, mostly episodes comes in the night time.The chronic inflammation is associated with airway hyper-responsiveness ... | |
What does minor damage to heart due to viral attack to sack around the heart mean?
my22 year old son was admitted to the hospital last night for what they say is a virus that has attacked a sack around the heart. thay also say his heart has suffered some minor damage. My queastion are...Is this a frequent type of viru... | Thanks for posting your query here.It seems your son suffered from viral myopericarditis. It is usually caused by the virus which also causes common cold. But rarely only, this virus would cause heart problem.This generally doesn't cause long term complications if the heart function is not much affected during the init... | |
What causes pain in fingers and legs?
My mother is 56 years old, she has a problem during late evening when she goes to bed,,she feels pain in fingers nd uneasyness in feet nd lower area of legs,,,,they keeps on moving and restless is there,,,,,,,she is also suffering from menopause last from 30 years,,,,,pls advice a... | Hello,It sounds like she has Restless leg syndrome. She needs to be evaluated by a doctor. A warm bath before bed may help. Also she should avoid antihistamines. Here is a link where you can read more about it. There are several medications her doctor can try that may be helpful. | |
What causes swelling on right calf muscle?
I noticed a swelling on my right leg about 3 weeks ago - it is about 3 or 4 inches below the knee on the right calf muscle. It doesn´t seem to be attached to the bone and also sometimes varies in size depending on whether I flex the muscle or not !! It is painless. | Hello, As the swelling region, you are talking about is painless then its nothing to worry. Because any swelling occurs in a tissue can be due to a pathology of the tissues leading to swelling. As there doesn't seem to be having any pathology I think you should not worry much. But as this must be bothering you in the m... | |
What causes severe upper arm pain post physical activity?
My brother, age 69, did about 10 minutes of cleaning gutters with a blower and now has severe upper arm pain and some nausea. The work was done over 24 hours ago and both arms are still painful. He is in good shape, very active, not overweight. Again, it is the... | Hello, It is quite common after physical exertion. Nothing to worry and it will settle by itself. As of now you can take analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What causes shoulder blade pain and stiffness?
Hey i am 33 year old female for about 6 months i have had right shoulder blade pain stiffness, and over the last month it has become worse when moving the arm or holding it straight out the pain has since moved down as well to elbow making it hard to open and close my fi... | Hi,A lot of causes for shoulder stiffness and pain like the bones, ligaments and tendons that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Pain attacks or stiffness occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement.Doctors aren't sure why th... | |
Suggest treatment for stabbing lower abdominal pain
I have a stabbing sensation in my lower left abdomen and its sever i can barley walk. but it's stopped for a couple of hours but i feel it starting to come back again. I have almost all of the other symptoms of appendicitis so is there any way I could have appendicit... | usually appndix is situated in right lower part of abdoman. so less likely to appendictis. it might be a left renal or ureteric colic pain. | |
What can be done in case ulna nerve is hurt?
nerve hi, I injected my tricep with a syringe thus hurting the ulna nerve. i have no feeling or co-ordination of my small and ring finger. my arm was inflamed but sinve then the inflamation has gone down but the numbness is still there. this happend 3 weeks ago. what should... | Hello,The injections isn't working and it seems clearly like a nerve entrapment. You may need surgery to get a definitive treatment.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety and anger issues
I am a Pediatrician, and have work in a ER for almost 30 years. A few days ago I got an hysterical mom, crying, shouting etc.... Her problem was that her 5 years old son as a gesture of farewell in the kinder garden kissed another boy in the lips. I tried to calm down her... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. You did the correct thing according to your given circumstances. In fact, you referred to "a hysterical mom, crying, shouting etc". But the problem seems to be childish to me. I accept that people be think childish over silly issues. Counseling and education r... | |
Q. Which ayurvedic oil can be used to restore my hearing loss?
Hi doctor, More than eight years ago I followed a treatment of ayurvedic oil drips in my right ear to help restore my hearing loss. Can you advise on the oil I can use now to do the same? I would like to begin using the proper oil for my ear again. | Hello. I just read your query. Take some sesame oil around one tablespoon and chop one clove of garlic. Pour this oil in a pan and heat it and then add chopped garlic in it. Cook the garlic in it on medium flame till it turns brown. Keep on pressing the garlic while frying. The resulting mixture results in the formatio... | |
What causes lower back pain on right side while urinating?
Hi there, im a 24 year old female approx 190lbs and 5'8". I am used to experiencing back pain with menstruation but this is unrelated to that and is completely different. It is a very uncomfortable lower back pain only on the right side. To the touch a part fe... | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having acute renal colic with possibility of having kidney stones.Go for x-ray and ultra sound of kidneys.go for routine urine check up as well.Take plenty of water.Meanwhile take some antispasmodic medicine like Meftal spas or Cyclopam when needed.Ok and take care. | |
Is tightness of chest with breathlessness a result of taking Concerta?
My Dr just started me on concerta a couple weeks ago (36MG). I have only taken it a couple times, as I have noticed some uncomfortable side effects. I feel a slight tightness in my chest and sometimes feel a little short of breath. I'm an otherwise... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Concerta is hormonal pill.Hormonal pills can be cause similar kind of side effects like chest Heaviness, tightness, pressure, palpitations, breathing difficulty etc.Themselves side effects are usually go away with 1-2 weeks of treatment.So wait ... | |
I get a lot of belching after having my food which I got a big tummy
I get a lot of belching after having my food and feels as though my stomach is full around 2 to 3 months. night times I don't feel hungry much. i do smoke, but alcohol once in a month, not much. And I don't do exercise, this has resulted in a big tum... | with your complaints, i can think of a common problem called acute gastritis with reflux disease which can be confirmed with physical examination and few tests. the causes are overweight, smoking, irregular diet too many beverages. so please cut down your smoking and no beverages for sometime. take regular bland die... | |
Suggest treatment for cyst on the kidney
i have a 1.7 centimeter adrenal adenoma on my left kidney plus a 9.5 centimeter cyst on same kidney. i also sometimes have urine leakage not making it in time to the bathroom. would this be connected to this problem and should you always have the adrenal gland of this size out ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.An adrenal adenoma is separate from the kidney. In location it is above the kidney. The adrenal glands are small in size and they cannot occur in the kidney. The adrenal adenoma requires no attention if your do not have any abnormal adrenal conditions.A cyst in the left kidney measuring 9.5 cms... | |
Need insight on intake of Norethrindone
I m confused! I was prescribed Norethrindone (spelling?) today by mr dr. to delay my period. She told me to start them today, but the bottle says to start them 3-5 days before your expected period. My period is expected on Oct. 6 or 7. Will taking the pills over this early have ... | Hello, Norethindrone is a synthetic female sex hormone progesterone which works by mimicking the effects of your natural progesterone. It is commonly prescribed to delay the periods, regularize the menstrual disturbances, treat painful menses and endometriosis. It is not an effective contraceptive. To delay the period ... | |
Q. Current dose of Synthyroid is 150 mg. What is the recommended dose to get normal thyroid level?
Hello doctor,My 24 years old daughter born without a thyroid and treated with Synthroid since birth has a TSH level of 23.980 uIU/mL and T4 Free of 1.57 mg/dl on the current dose of Synthroid 150 mcg. Her weight is 150 l... | Hello. It is better to increase the dose by 25 mcg, i.e. 175 mcg if she was using 150 mcg till date escalating the dose or thyroid medication will be like 25 to 50 mcg at a time. Not double the dose causes severe sickness. As you mentioned, she was Synthroid (Levothyroxine). It is better to continue the medication to m... | |
Is anejaculation normal with neurogenic bladder?
sir, i m 20 years old and not yet done masturbation..i am suffering from neurogenic bladder..but when now started masturbation, no sperms come out or no fluid is seen in the end.. i am being medicated roliten 2 mg// i m very depressed about my future. please guide me | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.It happens many time in depression. No need to worry. Just consult your psychiatrist. you need counselling.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks f... | |
What causes constant chest pain in child with high fever?
A long story that I will try to make short. Six year old child with six days of high fever 103-104 in November. a week later she started to complained of chest pain. She complained a few times over two weeks. took to doctor and saw cardiologist. xray normal... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, chest pain and fever are connected. In child common causes for fever and chest pain are pneumonia and bronchitis. So better to first get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. If chest x ray is normal then get done PFT (Pulmonary Functio... | |
What caused itchy red spots on the inner skin of my penis?
I am 58 years old. There are itchy red spots on the inner skin of my penis, I applied candid ( plane). The spots have not gone away completely, rather they come back after initial healing. I have not had sextual intercourse with anybody for about 13-14 years... | HelloThanks for query .The itching of the foreskin and red spots is mostly due to fungal infection of genital (Genital Candidiasis) .In most of the cases uncontrolled Diabetes presents with itching and rash over foreskin .You need to check your blood sugar levels test on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch done to ru... | |
What causes a weird feeling of moving pain in the body?
i'm 19 years old and sometimes I get a weird feeling of pain inside or on my right side. but the feeling moves. it goes from inside and somes its in my leg even. it freaks me out. i am wondering what it could be. i first noticed it when I got hi from mj ( ... | Hi, The given symptoms may not be related to your reproductive system at all. Still, do talk to your doctor in person Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Q. How can osteolysis surrounding artificial disc in spine be treated?
Hi doctor, History: C4/5 and C5/6 disks removed three years back. C5/6 has been fused, and the C4/5 was replaced with an M6 artificial disc. Surgery was conducted by a surgeon. Around two years later, intermittent pains were occurring, with spasmin... | Hi. I have gone through your query, medical history, and attached reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There seems to be significant osteolysis around the M6 prosthesis. His diagnosis is indeed correct and I would suggest you to go for physiotherapy session initially instead of going for ... | |
Suggest treatment for asthma and headache
I had back surgery (S1 decompression) in November. I returned to work Jan 5. I am ha-ving difficulty at work....trouble thinking, concentrating, making mistakes. I am having daily frontal and top of my head headaches. I am making stupid mistakes at work that I would have never... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is not likely that the anesthetic medications would still be having an effect after a few months.You mean need to be assessed to determine the cause of the difficulty concentrating,headaches.It may be due to:(1) a side effect of one of your current medication,(2) vitamin deficien... | |
Does severe pain during breathing, sore ribs and head ache after a fall need medical attention?
i fell 1 week ago and still have trouble with deep breaths(pain) hurts to lay on left side, head aches and sore ribs. i fell and hit just below left breast. been diagnosed years ago with copd so i am concerned if i damaged ... | hi there,as you had a fall and got hurt on your ribs it would be wise to get an x-ray of the chest done to rule out any injury to the ribs. If you hurt your head and had any loss of consciousness or vomiting then a CT scan of the skull is also recommended.The soreness of the muscles and areas where you got hurt will be... | |
I am allergic to grains & having dry throat symptom
Hi there, I am allergic to the following Wheat, Oat, Maize, Peanut, Sesame Seed, Almond , Hazelnut...What is the maximum tablets that I may take at once, and is a dry throat one of the side effects? When I have a reaction it feels if someone is strangling me! I had t... | Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic.com For Adult & childn >12 yr 1-2 tab four times a day. Max: 8 tab/day Regards Dr. Jagdish | |
Suggest treatment for infected gum
Relatives gum was injured during a cleaning,gum was cut,area got infected and tooth was pulled.gum has not healed in 2 months,have seen 2 dentist and they haven't fixed the problem,astronomy is now weak and in pain,should she see a medical doctor and forget dentist | Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM.As per you query you have cut on gum , which is not healed yet . Well i would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically and examine with the help of probe. Doctor will wash it with hydrogen peroxide and recommend graft or give stitches . After th... | |
How to get rid of joint pain after a lipoma was removed from axilla?
Had large lipoma removed from right axilla on June 15. Now post op almost a month along pain in my joints has returned. Doctor has me on remeron for sleep, along with my lexapro. Should i see a rheumatologist, GP ruled out somethings. I don t want to... | Hi, Lipoma is generally not the cause of pain. I suggest you take rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon's opinion regarding possible disease and treatment thereof. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Suffered paralysis, pins and needles, headache, high WBC count, weight loss, vomiting. Cause?
my nephew has just suffered left side paralysis .... the feeling has come back, but he still has pins and needles in his left hand ... he cannot make a fist.... he has a severe headache He is only 28. He has had problems over... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.The symptoms are suggestive of minor brain stroke. The underlying cause needs to be evaluated.In a young person, focus should be on a heart disease, vasculitis, thrombogenic state, etc. These can be found out with blood tests. Angiogram may be required in some cases.Please get back i... | |
Suffering from nausea and vomiting after eating. Had severe trauma. Have removed liver and gallbladder. Help?
Have had severe trauma 6 months ago and 55 percent of liver was removed and also my gallbladder. Lost about 40 pound while I was in medically induced coma. Put about 15 pounds back on in first month and a half... | Hello,I'm sorry for your problems but what i can advise you is go for small frequent meals,avoid high fat content food(fatty foods),avoid spicy & Oily food,prefer bland diet.Additional get done Upper GI Scopy.Rule out Stricture/ulcer etc..... | |
Are intermittent stomach pain, nausea and lower back pain from an accident normal?
I was in a minor car accident yesterday morning and since then I ve been experiencing a burning, sharp pain in my stomach that comes and goes, I feel as though im nauseated but no vomiting. I also have lower back pain on the left side. ... | Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read you question and understand your concern.Even though the accident was with minor energy , still I advice you to see a doctor as you may have all kinds of medical problems resulting from it such as internal bleeding in organs, spine fracture etc.Wish you quick recovery.Be... | |
For how long are Sudafed tablets advisable?
I am taking one 120 mg tablet of 12 hour maximum strength Sudafed per day to clear-up nasal passages which may be causing a clogging/muffling of hearing in my left ear. I have been taking for 6 days with a modest improvement in my hearing, yet normal hearing is not fully res... | Hello,The Sudafed contains Pseudophedrine hydrochloride giving decongestant and relief from sinus symptoms. The recommended dose period is around 3-5 days depending upon the clinical severity and concern. Beyond such period of time, there is receptor desensitization issue and drug no longer is effective or sometimes bl... | |
What causes heart palpitations and flip flops?
I work for a hospital and get EKG's annually. I am 48 and a little over weight. Not taking any meds or OTC drugs except for Prilosec. The last couple of nights I have had MAJOR heart pulps, flip flops etc. Last night was the worst...lasted about 20-30 minutes without easi... | HelloWelcome to HCM. By Heart pulps, flip flops etc I suppose you are talking about palpitations. Palpitations can be caused by extra beats or VPCs. It can also be caused by thyroid abnormalities and anxiety. These are the three most important causes of palpitations. Other causes are also there but are not considered h... | |
How can i get rid of skin allergies?
i have an allergy on top of my left foot. It's been there since college or 14 years now. i applied something before and it became white. now it continues to be itchy especially when I take chicken etc. It's a sad fact that I cant enjoy showing my feet wearing sandals. I have to hid... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having some allergic reactions to some food stuff it should be confirmed whether it is a allergic reaction or any gut infection. I would suggest you to undergo absolute eosinophil count (AEC) which will be raised in the allergic condition and CBC and rouine investigations.If your symptom... | |
What causes muscle weakness, loss of dexterity and optic atrophy?
Hi, I have a 1 year old male patient who experience vision loss, muscle weakness with hypotonia, loss of dexterity, unable to crawl or turn, balance loss and difficulty to stand up or sit down, he had some spasm and seizure. He also have a bilateral mac... | Hello, Please confirm with the genetic testing of Hexa gene. hexaminidase deficiency cause tay Sachs disease. It is a neurodegenerative disease that causes loss of vision, seizures. Supportive treatment only. Main thing is to avoid in the next pregnancy.please parents should undergo genetic counseling. Hope I have answ... | |
Can normal baby be born if having robertsonian translocation?
Am 29 yrs old & my husband is 34 ,married since 3 yrs..soon after our marriage at the age of 27 i had conceived but had to terminate my pregnancy @ the 30th week as the Baby was diagnosed with downs syndrome 14:21 ...we have got our caryotyping done that sh... | You should go for ayurvedic treatment , for this particular disease it is very helpful. Punmsavan karma therapy | |
Why am I having severe abdominal pain in my stomach?
pain in my bellyI have had this sharp pain in my stomach for a few days now, that feels almost like really bad menstal cramps. I know that they r not though because the pain never stops or fluctuates. The only time i feel relief is when i urinate. Any ideas? | Hi,Welcome to HealthcareMagic.I have read your query and understand your concern.You seem to be having urinary tract infection and/or pelvic inflammatory disease. You need to get a routine urine examination for the infection and an ultrasound of your abdomen to look at the status of your pelvic organs, and show to a gy... |
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