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Q. I want to know about my risk of heart disease. How can I change my lifestyle?
Hi doctor, I am 47 years old. I am 91 kilograms of weight, and my height is 5 feet. I have high BP and presently taking tablet Atenol 50 during the night and Losar 50 in the morning daily. I also had a gastric issue before six months. But... | Hi. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your reports are fine except the fatty liver which is due to being overweight and borderline cholesterol which is also linked to same. The most important risk factors in you are obesity and smoking. So try to reduce the weight and ... | |
What causes continuous dry cough at night?
My son is continuously coughing at night...tight dry cough. I nebulized him and applied vicks on his chest...but still continuous to cough?? He is 5 years old. I m also keeping his head slightly elevated on the pillows cos it might be a post nasal drip perhaps? Tx u Best rega... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too... | |
Suggest treatment for rashes on face and stomach
HI My baby is 15 mnths old . He got rashes on his face ,stomach , back and very little on legs. It looks like red patches of acne it is very small in size with no puss. He got ear infection last week and got temp 103 degree. doc put him on antibiotics . What should i do... | hi, Rash on face stomach and legs in a 15 month old child can be due to measles, insect bite, Eczema. in measles, there is fever and the rash persist for one week. while an insect bite there is no fever and the rash is present on exposed parts of body. it will be better if you attach a picture of the skin lesion. also ... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Abdominal pain, vomiting, persisting stomach swelling after surgery for ruptured appendix. Cause?
Hi, my 3 and a 1/2 year old brother had his ruptured appendix removed by surgery five days ago. He came back from the hospital today. After the surgery, his stomach was seriously swollen, which the doctor said was due to ... | Hello! It is common that after opening abdominal cavity an intestines need some time to start work property. It is described as paralytic ileus and it is normal after any abdominal surgery. However it shouldn't last for more than few days after a surgery. Otherwise there advisable to suspect that something went wrong. ... | |
Mid-cycle spotting. Taking Yaz. Have protected sex
Hi, I have been on birth control YAz for about 3 years now I have never had a problem. I do seem to notice that when I did get my period it was for only two days and that was normal, however this last month it seems like I had my period in the middle of my pack! Like ... | Hello,from the history you have given, yaz is combined contraceptive pill, that is it contains both oestrogen and progesterone...Breakthrough bleeding is a side effect of the combined pills...If you are regular with your pills and haven't missed a single pill, then the chances of pregnancy are very less. ....you can w... | |
Suggest treatment for severe itchiness in the chest and numbness in the jaw
I have a persistent itchy, squeezing feeling in my chest. I also have a tight, strangled feeling in my throat with lower jaw numbness and tingling. I have felt this for the last 8-9 months. I have seen numerous drs, have had CT scan of my ches... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your all symptoms are mostly due to uncontrolled stress and anxiety. You have undergone extensive blood reports, CT scans, heart reports, thyroid reports etc and all are normal. You have taken many drugs without any improvement.... | |
What causes a itchy knot on the arm?
Hi! So I ve had this lump/knot in my arm for about a year. It itches sometimes and feels like it might be getting bigger. I ve had an X-ray, but they didn t see anything- which I didn t suppose they would had. I just want to know what it may be. I ve been diagnosed with Mixed Conne... | mixed connective tissue disorder you tend to develop various skin and muscle abnormalitiesskin become tighened and fibrosis in muscles you might feel like knots.continue your medications don't worry skin lesions will be under check with drugs | |
What should the normal count, concentration and motility of sperms be to conceive normally?
Total sperm count :96 million sperm concentration : 32 million/ml motility : 40% progressive motility :30% morphology :75% Is this good enough to conceive naturally?after 9 months of supplement and diet change my husband got th... | Hi, His count ,motility and morphology are within normal limits of guidelines by WHO. Find out other causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Regards, Dr. B. Radhakrishnan Nair OBGYN | |
How can lower backache be treated?
Hi, I am a 69 years old and have been having lower back pain for about 6 months. I have been treating it with OTC pain medications and topical ointments to get some relief. But it has been getting worse. I don t think it is my spine, as it is on my right side. So maybe my hip or the ... | Hello,Sacroiliac joint arthritis can give such symptoms. Better to have an examination by orthopedics and x-ray of the lumbosacral spine to rule out the exact cause. Muscle relaxants exercises and physiotherapy will be helpful.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Nishad... | |
Q. What can be done for swollen painful preauricular tips.
Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I have preauricular pits, that have drained smelly discharge ever since I was born. I have them in both ears. The right does not drain often. The left drains every day more than once a day. The left has become really sw... | Hi. Let me answer your query in parts. It is a developmental anomaly, a branchial cleft anomaly. Once we remove the whole sinus tract, it does not recur. To see till where it extends one must do a fistulogram scan. When infected we do not do surgery. We do culture sensitivity and institute appropriate antibiotics and c... | |
What causes difficulty in conceiving?
I am currently trying to have a baby, but its seems that I cant. I did the ovulation calendar for my period and had sex the day that it said I would be fertile. I also had sex the day after my period and the week before the next one. I started this Jan. 25 and its now Feb.24. my p... | Hi there,,Do not worry. Anxiety and frustration only increase your chances of failure.There are many factors involved in conceiving a healthy pregnancy, and it is not mandatory that when you follow all the necessary steps too and every thing is normal with you and your partner that you will conceive in the first cycle ... | |
What causes swelling & sores in chin?
hi my mother has a acutely swollen face under chin and along jaw line.pussy boil like sores have developed out of the swelling and she has a black line down the middle of her tongue. the swelling directly under the chin is the size of a golf ball and similarly shaped. doctor says ... | Hello!Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to a hematoma in this region (bleeding) or local infection. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing a CT scan or MRI of this region (neck and head). Hope you will ... | |
Suggest treatment for back pain with pinched nerve
I was diagnosticated with l4 herniated disc. I have not seen my othopedic surgeon. I have a persistent pain in my lower back with pinched nerves. My legs are fine just a little weaknes. I am afraid what goona be the best treatment for me. Also i am under worjers compe... | Dear patient We have to first look at your mri report? So what your mri report suggests and what are your complaints both decides line of treatment. So if mri not done already get it done from reputed mri centre. If mri report is suggestive of spinal canal narrowing more than 50 % with pain and radiating pain in Lo... | |
What causes blister on hands?
I have hand foot and mouth, and I understand at 51 it is rather unusual. I have had it for over a week now, and I am still running fever and feeling dizzy and lethargic. Is it normal for this to last so long? I had multiple blister on hands and feet, but they are slowing subsiding. tha... | Hello and thank you for your question.Yes it is not unusual for a viral illness like hand, foot and mouth to take several weeks to resolve. Make sure you are drinking at least 2 liters of water daily. It would also help to take a multivitamin and an extra vitamin C every day. I hope you are feeling better soon.Dr. Robi... | |
Is it dangerous to have surgery for diverticulitis?
I have bouts of diverticulitis but have learned to be very careful what I eat. Even though I do this I occasionally have problems which is depressing. My son says I just need to have surgery, I don t want to! Do you think it is possible to learn to live with this con... | HIThanks for healthcare magicDiverticulitis is a inflammatory disease and it could be cured by a simple operation. The operation is not very difficult and life threatening, so there is nothing to worry about it. It would be better if you consult a surgeon and it is operated as early as possible to avoid further complic... | |
What causes fatigue and pain in the fingers?
I am on Cigna Health Spring and have a dr. But she do s not want to refer me to anyone for problems I have..I have fatigue weakness and arthritis..my fingers give me lots of pain if I use them a lot, have cramps in my fingers and legs. I also have a lot of hair loss, brittl... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Two possible diagnosis can be made from what you have told us here. First is hypothyroidism, check your TSH levels and another one is Rheumatoid arthritis. For RA, do RA factor and anti-CCP levels. We can proceed accordingly.... | |
Is it normal for child to get fever and chills after taking oral polio vaccination?
my 5 year old son has developed fever and chills 6 days after oral polio vaccine. he also says he has pain in his throat. He also seems fatigued, in that he sleeps more and plays much less. Today is 7 day after the OPV dose. He has com... | Hi dearFever and chills along with lassitude, that too after 1 week of administration can't be attributed to opv.This may indicate some ongoing infection like viral fever or less likely UTI.Kindly take him to doctor for evaluation.Meanwhile let him keep a healthy diet and enough fluids.Take care.Thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for shortness of breath inspite of having asthma
I am a 40 year old female who has been diagnosed with BHD Syndrome, combined with asthma and with a ND anterior mediastinum focal hetergeneous mass which is classified as small- 2.4x1.4cm that is being monitored. I have had a lower lobectomy due to pne... | I can't comment on big things of big doctors but I can confidentally say, owing to experience on pt's recovery following deep breathing exercises, PRANAYAM is one way out of chaos if you sincerely start practicing it.Let other procedures take their own course but support of Pranayam will ease the things for you. Learn ... | |
Stomach pain, cramping and painful bowel movements. What these symptoms suggest ?
Age;22, female, one c-section,wonder what this could be. i have various symptoms, starting with pain when laying on my stomach, cramping in between last months and this months period, i usually have painful bowel movements and when urina... | Welcome to HCM Good Day The pain while lying on the stomach may be caused due to an innappropriately healed incision site. You need to get an ultrasound to rule out disorders which can cause these symptoms. Get your vagina swab tested for infections like pelvic inflammatory disease. Regarding the breasts, how far along... | |
Suggest a remedy for weakness after cervical laminectomy
I am in clinical for nursing, I have a patient that is in for status post shunt secondary to helminth invasion cerebral and spinal cord invasion. He had a cervical laminectomy as well. I am during a process paper and need several interventions. He appears well b... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. However I am afraid more information is needed. It is unclear what MRI reports state regarding brain and spinal cord damage due to the infection. If there is permanent damage to the brain or spine then weakness may be an expe... | |
What causes heaviness and tingling sensation in limbs?
I have been having these feeling of electrical tingles in my legs and arms, more legs. The arms is associated with burning feelings. My legs feel like dead weight particularly my right one. I have been through a round of test had MS ruled out by blood work and num... | From what you have written, you are having Peripheral Neuropathy. It could be due to a large number of causesHave you ruled out Diabetes Mellitus ? Does your work bring you into contact with lead (eg paint industry) ? I would like you to first rule out Vitamin Deficiency and some simple investigations before thinking o... | |
Suggest remedies for a bump on the head after a fall followed by vomiting
My 3YO son fell this morning while playing indoor soccer. He had quite a bump on the back of his head. He had been playing most of the day with some pain from the bump but otherwise good spirits. After dinner tonight he vomited twice and has now... | some things must b kept in mind during a fall or injury to headswellings or bumps are usually soft tissue swellings.. collection of blood underneath skin. for these warm compresses are the best.. these help in dissolving the clotted blood.u need to go to ER if following signs develop within next 48 hrspersistent recurr... | |
What causes pulling pain in chest and frequent bowel movements?
my husband has a pain in his chest on the left side he has had a stress test and it was ok but, he saya the pain is very weird like a pulling pain and now he keeps going to the bathroom bowl movement very frequent and he said he drank nothing but water ye... | Hi. I can understand your concern. Get a ultrasound abdomen to look if his liver is normal .If the chest pain is disturbing your routine activity then get a chest x ray done to rule out any lung infection or it could be just a muscle pull. Do not lift heavy weightsDon't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved y... | |
Q. I took I-pill after unprotected sex and not got my periods yet. Kindly help.
Hi doctor,I am 23 years old, and I took an I-pill after having unprotected sex within 48 hours. I took the pill a month back; it was five days after I had completed my periods for that month. After taking the pill on the fifth day, I had t... | Hi. Since you have taken emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. So, relax and do not worry. Also, you say that you had withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So, you can be double sure that there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due t... | |
Could a thin layer on kidney cause body pain?
MY mom suffer from pain in her body my family dr. say to do ultrasound , in ultrasound Dr. founds that their is a thin layer creates in kidney which creates problem and he also said that its not a big problem but am not satisfy with his ans. can you please help me in this ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has body pain and ultrasound done. She may have dome inflammation in kidney. However I can't get the meaning of thin layer on kidney. Please send me her ultrasound abdomen report so that I can interpret that and explain you in detail. Hope... | |
What is the bald spot on the tip of my tongue?
I am worried since my tongue is developing kind of a bald spot on the tip of my tongue. At first I thought it was due to my retainer rubbing it raw since I have a turner dial in my retainer right where the spot started. However I have not worn my retainer for a couple of ... | Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.The symptoms you have mentioned suggests the condition called Bald tongue which is caused by a many etiological causes including anemia ,vitamin deficiency,infections,poor hydration having low saliva and also allergic reactions to tooth paste ,retainers and many others... | |
What could be done for faster heartbeats after small electric shock?
21, 150cm, 53kg, no medical history of anything serious. I just gave myself a small electric shock through my finger when pulling a cord out a an electrical socket. I can hardly feel my heartbeat or pulse but my pulse seems to be going quite quickly ... | hi,a small shock doesn't matter much but you should surely go to a hospital if you're feeling the heartbeats going faster or any other complains like dizziness or decrease in urine.just go to an emergency department. they'll have a fast examination of you. | |
How long does an irritated meniscus take to recover?
I was diagnosed as having an irritate meniscus in my right knee. in June of 2013,I was up some steps and banged my foot into the step on the way up. I couldn t walk, had multiple times where my leg almost gave way under me. I m finally gaining some stability almost ... | It generally takes 8 to 10 weeks for the recovery to take place.But some pain remains even after the recovery.As it is due to degenerative changes.If you are experiencing same pain even today you may go for an MRI of the knee joint to know the exact cause of it. | |
Suggest treatment for mouth cancer
My sister has got a suggestion to admit my brother-in-law to KKR hospital mandaveli. My borther-in-law has mouth cancer and has also been operated. However, the disease is not cured and whoever consulted have given up the hope..please advice..whether the treatment at KKR hospital can... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of mouth cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. In early stage surgery is helpful. In later stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Please give me details of his cancer so that I can help you further. Hope... | |
What could dry, red skin around scrotum and inner thighs indicate?
Have dry, red thickened skin around my scrotum and inner thigh. Seems to be spreading further now. Have previously attempted a doctor prescribed jock itch cream which seemed to help but the syptoms remained. It started with an itch which has subsided. ... | HiWelcome.I have gone through your query.It is difficult to comment on it without examination, so I would either suggest you to see doctor for examination and for exact diagnosis or upload the pictures here, I'll go through them, and provide you with specific advice.Hope this helps.Take care | |
Suggest medications for tiny blood blisters in elderly
My mother is 82, she has developed tiny bloody blisters that form and break open along the shin of her leg. They DON T ITCH or BURN. She has had other skin eruptions in the past, that have pus and itch and burn. These are totally different. Her immune system is co... | The blood blisters could be due to the acute leukemia. With leukemia, the platelets can get very low. The platelets function in blood clotting. If they are too low, bleeding and bruising can result. Her hematologist should be informed of this development. I don't know of any specific cream or topical medicine that will... | |
What causes horse shoe kidney and suggest treatments and precautions?
Hi, may I answer your health queries? Please type your query here...My son is 7 and half years, his weight is approx. 28 kgs, and has been diagnosed with horseshoe kidney. I just want to know, what is it exactly, what will be its cause, treatment a... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Horse shoe kidney is a condition by birth and occurs in a ratio of 1 in 500 children. Here both the kidneys are joined instead of being two separate entities. In a child without symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. If your child has complications, they may require supportive treatment, whi... | |
Q. I have breathing difficulty on doing strenuous activites. Why?
Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. Before six years I have been using smoke-free tobacco less smoke and I was a heavy drinker and I quited it a year before. That is my story. My question is why can I not breathe as long as I feel normal I guess. But any s... | Hi. Yes, your symptoms are suggestive of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is more likely. See you have been a chronic smoker and even smoking tobacco less smoke cause harm to your lungs. For the sake of your better health, you need to stop smoking right away. You should ... | |
What is the best way to stimulate the brain in case of dementia?
Hi.my mom is 75 and had menengitis that led to 4 sinus cavity repair surgeries,which is all healed and better now butshe had a stoke during one of the surgeries under anestesia on propanol.Her heart squeeze came back 35-40%.After 3mths in hospital shes h... | Dear Patient, it varies how long the symptoms from a stroke last. Also it varies how long symptoms from meningitis last. Thank you | |
Suggest diet chart while suffering from chronic renal failure
CRONIC RENEL FAILUREillness presentmy mother's age is 46, she is suffering from CRF. Her creatinine serum is 5.87.which was 4.4 20 days before. As of now her blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure are normal. what would you suggest regarding her health... | Dear User,as a general answer I suggest you a low protein diet. However, the amount of protein intake depends on other parameters as albuminemia, prealbuminemia, transferrin, azotemia, potassium, etc. In general, we must be sure she can have a benefit on it. For this reason, a good dietician may be of help, or your nep... | |
What does the oval nodule in this CT scan mean?
CT Report Findings – A small oval shaped nodule measuring 7mm seen in the peripheral zone of the upper part of the right lower lobe. Rest of the lung parenchyma is clear No evidence for significant mediastinal lymphaden No pleural pathology Suspicious nodule right lungs... | Hello dear , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* In view of history of seminoma , there is strong suspicious of metastasis which has to be ruled out with CT guided biopsy of the nodule .Hope this will clear your query .Regards . | |
Q. How long should I take medicine for depression?
Hi doctor, I am suffering from depression. I consulted a doctor and he prescribed me tablet Nexito and Lonazep. After taking the tablet for a month, I stopped it now. I am suffering with headache again. Should I continue the medication? | Hi. I can understand your concern. Depression is a mood disorder and the disorder occurs in episodes. The treatment also should be continued for a long duration. Nexito is Escitalopram and the drug should be continued for at least three to six months post remission of symptoms in the first episode. You have stopped tak... | |
What can cause pain in the jaw, ear while chewing?
I had my first small cavity filling around 5 months ago. Over the last few days my upper jaw has been aching when I chew and eat. The pain is also around my ear and side of my head. My tooth doesn't hurt but it's an aching along my jaw. Should I return to my dentist | Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. You mentioned filling being done in your tooth after which pain started. If pain occurs in side of jaw and only during eating, this can be due to high level of filling. I suggest you go to your dentist and have him check the occlusion level of filling. If there are any ... | |
Suggest treatment for stage 3 ovarian cancer
My mom just got diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer. Had a hysterectomy, they removed everything plus omentum, spleen, samples of lymph nodes. Yesterday she should have gone home but now has fluid on her lungs (she had a partially collapsed lung last week). Does this hav... | Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query. yes, this is probably pleural effusion which is commonly seen after such procedures and this is not concern at this point. she needs chemotherapy but prognosis is generally poor.Wish you good health. Regards | |
Can Mirtazapine be taken instead of Sertraline?
Hi, my son is 22 years of age and nearly 6 foot and very slim. He started on 15mg Mirtazapine 5 days ago. How long does this anti depressant start to work. He was on Sertraline for a few months but didn t work. He Stopped taking them on the advice of his doctor for 7 day... | Hi,It would take around 2 weeks for the drug to start action and around 4-6wks for complete response | |
How can excessive saliva condition be treated?
I sometimes choke on my sailva while awake. I have not been diagnosed with an excessive saliva condition and do not experience heart burn. Any suggesttions on how to make it stop? The coughing from the choke sounds horrible and gives people the impression that I am sick... | Helloi have read your query.plz mention your age.it can be due to several reasons like:tongue enlargement, orthodontic problemsMedication side effects, like certain anti-seizure or anti-psychosis medicines.Oral inflammation enlarged tonsilssome neurological disordersi wud suggest you to visit a dentist and a physician ... | |
How should a mouth cut, teeth and gum bleeding, blisters be treated?
my 2 and a half year old son just hit his mouth on the t.v. stand. there is a cut in the corner of his mouth just in the inside on the soft pink cheek tissue. and the teeth on the top to the side are a bit bloody around the gumline and the gums thems... | Hello. I just read through your question. This is very common in children this age.In general, cuts inside the mouth are not stitched. So you don't have to rush anywhere for this. As long as he seems otherwise ok and you were able to stop the bleeding, it is ok to wait and let things heal on their own. | |
What is the treatment for a lump in the eyebrow?
I have a lump in the soft tissue between my eye brow and eye lash....what is the cause of this? It has been there for 3 months now. I also have swollen lympth nodes in my chest aswell as a nodule on my thyroid gland. Are all of these irregularities linked? I also have c... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have angular dermoid. Near eyebrows its very common. You should go for excision biopsy and histopathological examination of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then if needed take further treatment accordingly. Hope I have answ... | |
Suggest remedy for protrusion on head
My Bf has a bump on the top of his head. Its about 1 1/2 cm in width and its raised from his head kind of like a really small cherry. Its not rock hard,but its hard. He gets really bad mindgraines sometimes that last hours. Hes had it for about 2 years but refuses to get it checke... | Hello and thanks for using HCM.I have read your question and understand your concerns.It is more likely a lipoma or atheroma, a benign condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat under the skin.It can be treated by a small surgical procedure.Usually it is not related to migraines.Hope you found the answer h... | |
What could disorientation, fatigue and poor decision making skills indicate?
so from the time i get up to the time i go to to bed, i am very tired and lethargic, i cannot think clearly whatsoever, i cannot make simple descions, my head is in the clouds and i connot find the answers. i am not lazy but have zero motivat... | hi,You have described of feeling physically and mentally fatigued along with low mood and anxiety. These are also hampering your life to a great extent. You haven't specified for how long are you having these problems, but I assume from what you have told, that it is there for more than few years. I assume your physici... | |
What causes pain in right kidney side?
IAM 26 YEARS OLD GETTING PAIN RIGHT KIDNEY SIDE FROM PAST 3 DAYS ONWARDS WHILE IAM GOING TO BATHROOM AND SITING, SLEEPING AND WAKING TWO DAYS BACK I CONSULTED DOCTOR HE GAVEN ME TWO TABLETS IT IS DIAZOX AND RABIMAC DSR BUT PAIN WAS NOT REDUCED | HelloThanks for query .The pain in Right side loin can be mostly due to stone in the kidney or ureter .Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis.In the mean while take ... | |
Q. How can I correct exceeded values in my blood test report?
Hi doctor,PFA my (27 years old female) blood test report. Highlighted in bold are the tests which are out of range. Can you please advice on the reasons and corrective measures to get the exceeded test values in control? Do I need to perform any follow-up t... | Hi. Let me assure you there is nothing to be worried about. Few dietary deficiencies and the thyroid report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows hypothyroidism (that means your thyroid gland is not producing sufficient hormones) and yes, a TSH level that high can be seen. But before I suggest any medi... | |
What causes passing of pale stool after giving Amul Gold milk in an infant?
Hi doctor my name is Debora. I started giving Amul Gold for my 1years old daughter. But her stool is become white. Yellow white .. but she s fine...She s still active and also eat well. Any problems with that? Coz I m quite worried when her st... | Hi.... I understand your concern. But I don't think this is related to the Amul milk that you are giving. Pale stools are usually related to liver disorder. I suggest that you get a liver function test done for your child or consult her pediatrician to check f she has got any jaundice.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Q. My erection is not that stronger and I ejaculate quickly. Please help.
Hi doctor, My erection is not that stronger and I ejaculate quickly and my penis skin has to be handled softly to move down. What shall I do? | Hi. Let us deal with your problems one by one. If you are able to maintain an erection during sex, that is penis does not slip out of the vagina, it means the erection is strong enough. If it is loose and limpy and comes out of the vagina before orgasm then only you may say it is weak. If you think the erection is weak... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Severe tooth pain, numbness in chin, lips. On antibiotics for infection. Root canal done, numbness persists. Cause of concern?
Hello, I was suffering from a severe toothache and my right side of chin and lower lip starting to get numb. I went to the dentist and he gave me antibiotics and told me to come back in a week... | hi according to the information provided by you i would say that the one full week was wasted before starting the RCT in the infected tooth. the numbness will go but due to the reason that RCT was stated a bit late the after effects of inflammation will take some extra time to heal. there is nothing to worry. ask your... | |
What causes abdominal area pain with nausea?
Hello. I m an 18 year old female, about 145lbs, 5 6. My right side is hurting and I feel nauseous. It s more of the right side of my back and side. I used the bathroom maybe around 3pm and after is when I started feeling that way. I went again about 10 minutes ago and I sti... | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood it. The pain in the right side more of the back and right side can be due to following reasons::Impacted stone in the right upper ureter.Retrocecal meaning behind the cecum Appendicitis. This can be serious as the pain in the said area does not give classical ... | |
How can abdominal and back pain, kidney infections and aching be treated?
Hi, i have had ongoing symptoms (6 months) of abdominal and back pain. 2 late periods, were never late before. Several kidney infections, Shooting pains in lower abdominal area. Achy sides and feels like a bruised coccyx. Both sides and edge of... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history..The history of so many varied symptoms some related and some non-related with normal ultrasonography and some blood investigations are suggestive of you need to have:A detailed clinical and Physical examination by a a MD Physician. This is very important as there can b... | |
Is it advisable to have disc replacement instead of fusion for herniation at C3-4?
I had a spinal fusion 3 years ago, C 4-5,5-6,6-7 with great results. I now have a herniation at C3-4. I am a surgical candidate for additional fusion. Is a disc replacement an option VS, a fusion? My surgeon has not done any disc replac... | Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you. In My opinion, Fusion will work better for you instead of disc replacement Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any cl... | |
Do fluttering sensation on the left side of the chest in a 76-year-old need medical attention?
I have a cardiac question. About every couple of weeks I feel a fluttering sensation in my left chest. This has been going on for about a year. Sometimes it wakes me up at night. I am a nurse (retired) so of course I check m... | Hello, * A regular base skip pulse at 76 years age with hypertension should not be neglected as far as you are retired nurse. * There can be underlying asymptomatic heart block or else condition which require primary EKG evaluation with your MD and further guidelines ahead. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know ... | |
Suggest treatment for significant, continuous pain in back and hip area
I have significant, continuous pain/stiffness in my lower right back and hip area. Recent MRI results indicated I have "transitional lumbosacral vertebra with pseudoarthrosis formation of the transverse process of L5 and the sacrum on the right".... | Dear Greg.i m very sorry to hear that.you have constant lower back pain and stiffness . It is in your case related to age.with increasing age there is wear and tear of bones with new bone formation that is not formed in normal position causing pain and stiffness .you need to do some extension exercises, start usi... | |
Suggest remedies for recurrent lumps in spite of biopsy
In 2007 an mucinous adenocarcinoma was found on my head. Removed by a breast surgeon but obviously not all taken as reoccured 1 year later. Removed by Mohs at oxford, but a lymph node appeared in leftside of neck one year later. Removed, radiotherapy deferred. No... | HI,Welcome to HCM.Based on the facts of your query,You seems to suffer from Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the breast/ surgical excision of the recurring tumors was just to reduce the tumor mass in this advanced Stage IV breast tumor case.Treatment Recommended in your case-at this stage-So thus a combination of --Surgery ... | |
What causes headache with throat pain?
My 3 year old daughter complains headache and throat pain since yesterday. She's also having a hard time sleeping right now. She doesn't have fever but she's asking for blanket, telling me she's cold but we're in a tropical-hot country and it's really humid-hot right now, so I'm ... | HiWelcome to the HCMI completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for these symptoms are self limiting viral infections. They just need symptomatic treatment. I recommend the following for such cases:-Acetaminophen for fever spikes and throat pain.-Warm saline gargles with antihistamine ... | |
What causes anemia and low platelet count in blood?
I am a 36 year old female. I weigh 168 lbs and am 5'6" tall. I recently have been having trouble with fatigue and lightheadedness. I went to the doctor and he did a routine blood tests. The test showed that I had a low blood count.....decreased red blood count, hemog... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You may have anemia due to blood loss or other causes. You may not have any nutritional deficiency. so your anemia profile may be normal. No need to worry about leukemia. Low count with high neutrophil does not suggest leukemia. Just consult your ... | |
Suggest treatment for fever , chest congestion and chills
Adult male has fever, shaking chills and then very tight chest with congestion. After not improving in four weeks, he is put on two lots of antibiotics but still not getting better. Then put on Cefotaxime and seemed to improve but then developed an erythematous... | You could have a had a allergic reaction to the antibiotic or it could be a part of the disease per se. Hopefully you have undergone a chest x ray and blood tests. | |
Suggest treatment for lymphoma
I am 67 suffering from Harpege while taking treatment for lymphoma n.h.with chemo four yrs back on the right side chest.there was acute pain with the skin looking like burns with waterl filled lumps going towards back side like a serpent.the pain is 24 hours.the doctors prescribed painki... | actually normal painkillers will not work in herpetic neuralgic pain. you can consult neurologist for this type of pain . | |
Suffering from vertigo, prescribed stugeron tab, having severe vomiting, dizziness. Should i take stugeron?
Greetings , my father is suffering from vertigo for last one year,he has prescribed with stugeron tab. But two days before he had severe vomitting, and dizziness , taken to near by hospital the doctor suggested ... | Stugeron shouldn't be taken for a long time.I will recommend you betahistine 16mg twice a day for one week and then betahistine 24mg twice daily for at least 1 month.He should take vitamins complex too, B1, B6.Wish you all the best | |
Suggest treatment for multiple personality disorder
Hi, I am afraid my boyfriend suffers from multiple personalities, or he might be faking it. We have been together nearly two years, and I have witnessed basically two different people when I am with him. He even has named the other person . The two people are complet... | Oh you are in such a helpless situation. There is nothing like multiple personality disorder.But yes there are many stories or movies regarding the same. From your narration I can say there are two possibilities. One is called dissociative order in which there are dissociative trans, dissociative fugue which contains ... | |
What treatment is suggested for seizures & insomnia?
I m taking Tegrital, frisium, epilex chrono & Ativan. I had seizures from 2011 four times & chronic insomnia as I can t able to sleep from that time... Due to insomnia I m not working from that time.... Is it going in right direction as still I m not able to sleep e... | Get doses of ur seizure medications adjusted.....because rather than taking multiple drugs in suboptimal dose...it's always better to take single drug in proper dose. ...Choice of drug depends upon type of seizures and it's etiology. Do get detailed evaluation of seizures done in form of MRI brain 3 T and EEG.Insomnia ... | |
What is the treatment for the twisted ankle?
I fell off a cabinet onto the floor because the step stool flew out from under my feet on Wednesday, twisted my knee and it swelled around the knee cap, it feels a little warm, and also feels like it has liquid under the skin when touching. I put ice on it for past few days... | Hello,Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. Your questions stays twisted ankle, but in the text refers to your knee. I suspect you are worried about a knee problem. When the knee is swollen after an injury it is always a good idea to make sure that... | |
Pain in the middle of the stomach, rib cage and back. Have constipation. Advice?
hi my name is theresa, am 58, i have been having pain in he middle of my stomach under my rib cage all the way down to my belly button, then moves to my left sidei( well my back on the left side hurts in other words) i am constispated,... | Dear T, From the history given by you, i am of the opinion that you are suffering from HABITUAL CONSTIPATION. To get an immediate relief take Lactulose Solution ( DUPHALAC) 30ml at bed time and you will get relieved within 8 hours . To prevent getting trouble further , change your food habits. Take plenty of fibres in ... | |
Can taking Neurontin aggravate gum pain?
I am taking neurontin 800 mg / 3 times a day .I have very bad pain in my gums and face after tooth implants . My doctor remove the implants but I still have the pain .I am taking neurontin for 12 years . The neurontin was working for me until 6 months ago . My pain now is never... | Hi..Welcome to healthcare magic. As per your complain you have problem of gingiva inflammation related to implant....Anti epileptic drugs one of the side effect is gingiva inflammation.Poor oral hygiene lead to infection in gums also.This inflammation of gum because of drugs or other reasons that can decide after oral ... | |
Can PUJ obstruction cause difficulty in conception?
hi i am 25 years of age weight around 79 kg i had puj obstruction which was diagnosed 8 years before and i went to a proper treatment of open surgery with stent.i am now married and want to have baby does puj will lead to any abnormality in getting pregnant or no pre... | Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) PUJ obstruction is unlikely to cause difficulty in conceptionYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:XXXX | |
What does the PSA (prostrate specific antigen) level of 7.6 suggest?
I was mistakenly given prednisone . my psa has always been low like .3 or .4. after being on this steroid for about 2 months (part of which is weening me off it. and i still am not off it totally) my psa is 7.6 can this be the steroid that caused it ... | HelloThanks for query.You have not mentioned your age in your query.Predinisolone does not raise the PSA levels .Raised PSA levels are always suspected to be due cancer of the prostate unless proved otherwise by further investigations like prostate biopsy and MRI.You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and... | |
What causes lower back pain?
For the past week I have experience pain in my back, below waist, which radiates around to the front starting on the right side and then across above the pelvic bone. It does not bother me when standing, walking, or sitting in a straight back chair, but in a recliner or a chair that causes... | You had not mentioned your age which is very important in case of back pain. For treatment of lower back pain you can take some pain killer like biozobid-plus or zerodol-mr only when the pain is worse enough or disturbing your daily work along with some calcium supplements like shalcal-d or toscal-gem once daily. Take ... | |
Q. Is there a chance to get nose or brain infection from nostril hair?
Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old male. For the past six to seven days I am having a cold. My mucus has turned green and also my mucus become hard and stays just at the end of my nose. Three days ago I cleared the hard mucus with my fingers and get ... | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Our internal nose has two parts one part which is known as vestibule contains a large number of hair follicles and another part is more inside part of the nose which contains simple mucosa which produces mucus. You seem to be suffering from an acute infection of the nose known as acute r... | |
Suggest treatment for type 1 diabetes
My name is Maria Penkowa. I am 22 years-old girl from Bourgas, Bulgaria.For several months I am suffering from diabetes type 1. My daily insulin dose is 11 units – 4times a day. In my case as in each young person this hinders the development of my career, relationships with friend... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicStem cell implantation is an experimental procedure at the moment. It is not used wide spread in the treatment of diabetes at the moment.This unfortunately means that it is not likely an option at this time but you would have to speak to your local doctor to find out if there are an... | |
Is it to be concern about the high blood pressure?
I am a 30 yr old female, 5'4" 160lbs...I have PCOS and after metformin treatment I sucessfully conceived. I had preeclampsia while pregnant with my first child, who is almost 3 yrs old. My blood pressure reached 220/125 before I was induced. It returned to a more n... | usually blood pressure more than 180/110 is considered as hypertensive emergency and may comprise symptoms like headache,dizziness,blurring of vision,dyspnea and chesst pain .these hypertensive emergency would be treated by iv dugs iv sodium nitroprusside or iv labetalol.as i find that since january your blood pressure... | |
How to treat the feeling of crying?
Hi, Since last year I have had to deal with many Emotional Issues within my life, but since I started crying over these, I now cannot seem to control it, it becomes Overwhelming, and I can cry over nothing really, I don't understand it, and I then get annoyed from crying, which does... | My dear it appears you are suffering from depression. Kindly write down your thoughts how is your mood always. Visit a psychiatrist for quick relief. | |
What causes depression and poor concentration while having gastric problem?
I am 6o year, 65 kg, 5 ft 9 inch . I always feel dull/depressed and find no interest in work, surroundings and other people. I always feel tired and sluggish. I have chronic gastric problem for the last 20 years,have poor concentration. There ... | Hi dear,chronic illness sometimes result in depression so might be your gastric problem which is there since 20 years may result in depression.feel tired, sluggish and poor concentration is one of sign of depression.so consult psychiatrist for detail history and treatment.there are many drugs for depression and also ps... | |
Suggest diet for a patient suffering from stage 4 metastatic disease
my uncle has stage 4 metastatic disease. at this point cancer is of unknown origin. he had a blockage at lower end of duodenum near entrance to small bowel. doctor placed a 12 cm. stent with endoscope this afternoon and took a couple of more biopsies... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has metastatic cancer. It is stage 4 irrespective of type and grade. So prognosis is very poor. Diet does not have great impact on survival rate. He should take liquid and semi solid diet. He should take soft diet. Spicy and oily food s... | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal liposarcoma de-differentiated
My best friends mother was diagnosed with abdominal liposarcoma de-differentiated. They tell her they can not do surgery. She has already had one surgery and has healed from that. However, the tumor came back. The tumor has doubled in size in just a sho... | Hello and welcome to HCM,Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor arising from the adipose tissue.The tumor is known to recur after removal.The surgical excision of the tumor depends on size of the tumor, location (superficial or deep), relation to underlying structures, etc.An inoperable liposarcoma can be managed by chemothe... | |
What is the cause of wet spot on penis that smells fishy?
A few days ago, my penis was itching really bad after I got out of the shower. I ve had sexually intercourse with 2 different partners. Also my ballsack was really dry and looked kind of cracked. My penis and ballsack was like that for about 2 days. After those... | 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.Yes, you apprehensions are right and it is possible that you might have contracted a STD. You need to get a complete workup done for STD. It could be a bacterial... | |
Why am I experiencing weakness after severe cold recovery?
I am experiencing weakness after a severe cold or flu recovery. I get adequate rest and have an excellent vegan diet. I normally exercise daily but find it too difficult now. I have had a recent physical and blood tests. All Normal levels. I am taking add... | Thank you for following up. I suggest-1.Diet riched proteins(milk,jogurts, dahi,curd,protein powder,egg every alternative day,soya beens, green peas,rajma), olive oil 1 tbs 3 times a day for 1 month.2.Roobis and tulsi tea for boosting your immunity, tulsi juice.3.Fresh fruit juices. 4.Ginseng Wishing you a good health... | |
Diagnosed autoimmune urticaria and angiodema. Allergic to bendryll and zyrtec. What to do?
I recently became diagnosed as having chronic autoimmune urticaria and angiodema and i was taking benadryll until i saw an allergist and he gave me the diagnosis. he told me to start taking one zyrtec every day and now my finger... | You can change thes alts You can take Fexofenadine 120 mg daily in the morning and Atarax 10 mg at night Newer studies says that you can take methotrextate 5 mgm once a week for long | |
How to treat throat pain in a 3 years old child?
Hi doctor, My daughter is 3years and 2 months old...doctor prescribed her Zifi 100 dry syrup at composition of 4 ml morning & 4 ml Evening. Now she says her throat is paining and she is feeling painy to swallow the eatables, and she has got boils in her hand elbow's... ... | HiWelcome to the HCMIn my opinion, if the lesions on hands are itchy then your daughter seems to have an allergic reaction to the drug. You can follow the following measures to treat her:1. Hold zifi immediately. Start other Antibiotic such as Sup. Azithromycin for her throat infection. Azithromycin belongs to a comple... | |
Q. I jumped off a boat and my sternum popped. What should I do?
Hello doctor, I am a 45 year old female. I jumped off a boat and my sternum popped. I have swelling and severe pain. I am taking Ibuprofen. It hurts to breathe and move my arms. I have a history of osteoporosis, degenerative disk disease, and scoliosis. | Hello. This professional advice provided by me stands subject to the actual examination of the report or image and is based entirely on inputs provided to me. It should be correlated with clinical findings. For more information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
Q. My kid's urine is hazy and chocolaty in color. Is it because of what he ate?
Hello doctor,My son is 5 years old and his urine is hazy and chocolaty in color. It seems heavy as well. Does it have anything to do with his eating habits or what he ate in the morning? He ate eggless chocolate cake in the morning. | Hello. Do not go by the color of the urine. Always focus on the symptoms. Is there any burning sensation while passing urine? Or, increase in the frequency of urine or any lumbar area pain? If yes, then you must go for urine culture. There might be a relationship of food with the color of urine if it happens once or t... | |
What causes gastric pain and rashes after switching from Pre-Nan to Nan Pro-1?
Hi my baby is 2 months and half I feed hem with pre Nan only for 2 weeks them pediatrician change to Nan 1 because he recovers fast he s wait but after 3 week using Nan 1 my bay start with gas pain and rash doctor change to infamil confort ... | Hello, I have read your query and understand your concerns.Changing milk formulas is not the answer. These might be symptoms of lactose intolerance. You must start a low lactose formula. Alternatively lactase can be given with every feed. Try this for 2 weeks. If the baby get betters, do consult a pediatric gastroenter... | |
What causes a lump on the gum after tooth removal?
I had two teeth extracted three weeks ago. After two weeks a lump appeared on my gum, with a white head. I guess it's from an abscess I suffered all over Christmas, trying to find it's way out. I've been rinsing it with Listerine 3 times a day since I found it, but it... | Hi..Thanks for writing to us..A lump on the gum with a white head is commonly due to abscess formation but it has to be ruled out whether it is due to gum infection causing gum abscess or tooth infection causing a tooth abscess..So first of all get an x ray of the area done to rule out the exact reason for the pus fill... | |
What causes panic attacks?
Hi my mom has this problem it seems when ever she leave home she starts to sort of "freak out" and i have looked it up and it seems she has panic attacks when ever she leaves the house. it has only been goijng on for the past two days and i was wondering if she should go see a doctor | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic disorder is panicking before some physical / hypothetical situation. Usually panic attacks are based on anxiety about something. Anxiety is fear about some future event which may or may not happen. Your task is to find ou... | |
What causes swelling in knee and darkened area behind it?
my son had knee discomfort for a few days saying he noticed over 1 week ago Been giving aleve now its swollen brown area on knee cap has enlarged(thought bruised) and darkened area on backside ice helping pain though right knee seems to have a small brown spot ... | that is usually an bruised injury due to knee blunt or direct fall over the knee.if so then joint surrounding ice packs will help..elevate the lower limb and get a MRI done if there is a giving way in the knee | |
What causes the visibility of veins in scrotum after a vericocele surgery?
i am suffering from verecocele........last year i went through surgery...but after 6 months i noticed that still the problem has not cured...still i can see the bunch of veins in my left scrotum...when i walk more.....or have a hand sex even on... | Hi, Doing a ultrasound scrotum and doppler can help diagnose the issue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Suggest treatment for rash in child
Hi, Have a 16 month old with a cold... saw dr 11 days ago and baby had just developed a rash on stomach/chest and had beginning of ear infection...dr said rash was due to virus. We just finished antibiotics and baby still has cold but what concerns me is now rash has spread to back,... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.You can approach me at the following link.Once the page opens there will be an option below my image ... | |
Suggest remedy for shoulder pain and fatigue
anterior shoulder pain, weakness, I can flex elbow, (like doing bicep curls) normally, but can't lift hand hardly at all with arm straightened (no elbow bend) and supinated out to the front without localized pain in front of shoulder. some localized pain and throbbing even ... | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain the symptoms of shoulder pain along with pain and restrictions in lifting the arm can be due to causes like Rotator Cuff injury, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Frozen shoulder, Bursitis etc..I would suggest ... | |
Suggest remedy for fogginess with nausea and vomiting
i have chronic severe back pain following 3 compression wedge fractures at T8 T11 and T12. it is over 21/2 years since the fractures . only relief is with ice pack and lying on my left side. Tylenol no effect pain relief allergic codiene, percocet dislike the sidee... | Hi You are suffering from Fracture of multiple vertebrae and have osteoporosis , asthma and pain for 2.5 yrs. The mainstay in treatment of Multiple vertebral fracture is exercise for the back along with the treatment of Osteoporosis. Your medication for osteoporosis will depend on your Bone Densitometry report - Done a... | |
How to cure small itchy lump under little toe?
Hi, I have a small itchy lump under my little toe. It seems to have a black dot on it and it came up about a week ago. It only itches in the mornings and evenings but when it does, it lasts for a very long time. I don t like to trouble my doctor for something that may be ... | Hi,It seems that there might be having some insect bite producing allergic reaction on the part.Take Benadryl or cetrizine for 2-3 days.Ok and take care. | |
Q. My gum is inflamed. What could this be?
Hello doctor, My gum is currently inflamed and I am a bit confused as to whether I have an ulcer or gingivitis, hoping you could clarify which one I have. There is not much pain and I have not had any bleeding when brushing my teeth. However, my gum is inflamed. | Hello. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. The picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows a bump on the gingiva of your front tooth. This does not look like gingivitis as if it were so, all the tooth would have been involved. The bump seems white in co... | |
What causes a feeling of something stuck in the throat?
I just got this flesh colored skin tag looking thing in the back of my mouth right in front of one of my tonsils. It doesn't hurt but sometimes makes it feel like something is stuck in my throat. I do have a tooth that needs extracted (right side of mouth as well... | Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain present of a skin tag infront of tonsil can be due to a number of causes like a lymphoid tissue aggregate, a mucous retention cyst or mucocele, fibrous tissue overgrowth or irritational fibroma..Consult an ENT expert and get evaluated so that it can be diagnosed app... | |
How to treat the infection of nervous system?
I believe that I have caught an infection that effects the nervous system. I was very mentally healthy and intelligent before this happened. I know exactly where it was caught, probably from coming in contact with infected feces. My family has a history of anyurisms. | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Infection in the nervous system is not a simple thing. If you got this infection you won't be able to write it down this question also. So I don't think that you are having the infecti... | |
What does white discharge under the foreskin indicate?
Hi, my names Louis.I think i have a male yeast infection? As i have a faint white ring around the tip of my foreskin and daily white discharge under my foreskin, and i think i've passed it onto my girlfriend.My girlfriend has a lot of white discharge from her vagi... | HelloYour findings may suggest fungal infection.You and your partner need clinical evaluation.You may need anti fungal agents like clotrimazole cream for local application.Culture and gram stain of discharge material can also be done after evaluation.Your partner may also need clotrimazole tablet 100 mg for vaginal use... | |
Parkinson's disease, respiratory problems, frequent headaches, knee and leg cramps, prescribed Telekast, matilda er, want to know whether it is safe to take with SyndopaCR. Advice?
I am 72 yrs old woman suffering from Parkinson disease . I am on syndopaCR. Also my HDL cholesterol is 31 only. I take Pivasta 1 once a da... | HIThank for asking to HCMI appreciate for your concern yes you can take the drugs that the name you gave here & I guess this must be a painkilling medicines, taking pain killing medicine longer than enough time could cause problem not because you have Parkinson's disease, but generally pain killing medicine are not saf... | |
What does this angiography report signify?
My father went through a Angiography test today (he had a heart attack on Sunday night). The results show 95.8 percent blockage in one artery. Will it be absolutely necessary to get angioplasty done or it can be taken care of by medication? Please suggest.... | Hello,He ll angioplasty as Early as possible along with all medicine. He should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you sh... |
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