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Q. Is something seriously wrong with my mother's echo report?
Hello doctor, This is concerning my mother, who has been having pain in her left hand and leg at times. She also has pain in her chest and breathlessness. We were concerned about this and decided to take her to a doctor. An echo was done, and the doctor fou... | Hello. Thanks for providing all the test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I have gone through the test results. For more information consult a cardiologist online --> | |
Q. How can I protect my eyes from damage while using computer?
Hello doctor, I need advice regarding my eyes. I use computer up to 18 hours daily. I want to protect my eyes form damage as well. So let me know if any type of glasses is available. If so, then what is the name and characteristics of lenses used for prote... | Hello. The disease that you can have is computer vision syndrome. If you are working for so long. In this, the blinking rate of eyes is reduced due to constantly staring at the screen which can cause dry eyes because in every blink our eyes are hydrated. So, in order to reduce that you have to do 20-20 exercise, that m... | |
What causes hands pain with nausea, dizziness and high blood pressure?
yesterday, when driving the 10 minutes to work, my hands became excruciatingly painful and I was near tears. I struggled to open the door at work and then was overcome with nausea and dizziness. My blood pressure went up to 150 over 90. I was told ... | Hello, SirWelcome to healthcaremagic.I can certainly understand your concern.I have worked through your query in detail.The symptoms in your case are directly related to elevated blood pressure.Its advisable to keep the blood pressure in control to prevent such symptoms.It is important to get the following tests at the... | |
Can a person having pcod conceive normally?
Hello Sir I am 27 years old,suffering from pcod.l am trying to concieve since 2 yrs but not able too.once I conceived in 2011 but I took pills to abort the child.I took 4 tablets 2 for oral use and 2for vaginal use.my period pattern is like 2-3 months it will be regular and ... | HAI WELCOME TO HCM YOU COULD GET YOUR PERIOD AFTER one week of last dose.here the dose may be low.you can take sysron 5mg 3 times daily for 5 days to get your period.before that check your urine for pregnancy.tubal patency should be checked.DAY 2 FSH,LH,PROLACTIN AND THYROID AND SERUM INSULIN FASTING AND POSTPRANDIAL L... | |
Itching arms with prolapsed discs, what can i do ?
i have prolapsed discs in my neck and lower back problems over the last few months my arms have been itching terribly is this anything to do with my problem? | Hi Jayne, . Since you said you have Prolapsed Discs, there might be some amount of Nerve compression of nerves which are arising from the spinal cord. The itching which you are suffering from is indeed due to this nerve compression and is called Brachioradial Pruritus which happens if there is nerve damage. Kindly cons... | |
Suggest treatment for grand mal seizure
I have a terrible headache, my jaw hurts, and last week I had a grand mal seizure. My husband canceled the ambulance when I started to come out of it, the only thing I remember is him telling me as we were nearing the hospital that I had a seizure and he was taking me, so I frea... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and I could say that the seizure that you had might not be the grand mal seizure because if this this was the grandma seizure then one need to be on medicine for life, but I think it is nothing like that so it must be hysteria and that mimic seizures, you have n... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy if one has unprotected sex a day before ovulation ?
Hello. I Had unprotected sex with my boyfriend a day before my ovulation can I get pregnant? How much of a percent is there ? | Hi; welcome to HealthcareMagic Ovulation is the most fertile period in a menstrual cycle .The most fertile period is from 10th -21st day of a normal 28 day menstrual cycle;so if you have sex during this period then there are high chances of getting pregnant.As far as the percentage you asked it is difficult to say.Now ... | |
Took novinette to delay period. Had sex. Chances of pregnancy?
Hi, i took the birth control novinette to delay my period. i started taking it a week before it was due because of my honeymoo. it worked, and sure enough, my period showed up 12 days after it was expected. i had sex maybe 8days(from december 12th) after a... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The delay in your periods could be due to the birth control that you used or related to PCOD, stress or anxiety. Pregnancy is also a possibility and should be ruled out after a urine test. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again di... | |
Q. How long will it take to get my raised liver enzyme levels back to normal?
Hello doctor, I am 31 years old and recently went for life insurance and they did a blood test on me. My results were normal except liver enzymes. AST 203, ALT 206, and GGT 281. Bilirubin 0.8 (apparently normal). I have been drinking heavily... | Hi. Yes, this is alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatitis. You need to worry. Once you stop alcohol, the levels should come down to normal in 6 to 8 weeks of complete abstinence. You should discuss with your doctor to prescribe you tablet Udiliv that contains Ursodeoxycholic acid for three months. I would recommend ... | |
How can I stop the leaking of potassium in my kidneys ?
Hi my name is Steve and i have a problem with my kidneys leaking pottassium, I m curintly taking 3000 mg of pottasium a day just to keep me at 3.8-4.0 in my blood , my question is how do you stop the leaking pottasium. | Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic you need to continue the potassium for life time,.. there has been excretion of potassium in kidneys due to malfunction or non function.. leading to renal failure... hence no other option only treatment is to continue... Hope I have answered your question.. TakeCare.. | |
Is there any connections between cancerous fibroids and breast cancer?
a colleague has just been diagnosed with fibroids, she has had a scan and has to wait until the 17 nov to see her gp for the results due to her gp s holiday. she has just identified a lump in her breast, has seen another stand in gp which happened ... | Hi, According to the FDA, if the woman also has uterine cancer, this procedure can risk spreading cancer within the abdomen and pelvis, making it harder to treat. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. They are very common and often do not cause symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know ... | |
What medication should be taken to remove lump on neck?
I am having a guilty under my ear on the neck from last 3 day , I felt the pain only when it appeared there, after that no pain, but last night another guilty was gound just few centimeters away from it, now I wanna ask What this guilty is and is it viral or bact... | HI.This is a classical finding in involvement of lymph nodes.Your Doctor's prescription is needed to get the appropriate antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. These are usually bacterial infections; there may be a septic focus in the mouth- caries too the , ulcer, tonsillitis or any thing ... | |
Suggest medicine to relieve tooth ache
Hi I am getting really bad tooth pains the dentist has said i need my wisdom tooth removed as it is infected but now i am getting severe pains in another tooth what can i take other than paracetamols? As i have taken alot of paracetamols but the pain comes bak again shortly | Hello,Paracetamol can be used for tooth pain and this can be combined with ibuprofen every 6 hours after food. You can also use cold compresses on your cheek, over the painful area (do not use ice directly on the skin, wrap cold items with a clean gauze before using it on your skin).If you have swelling and fever, then... | |
Suffering from low staged psoriasis. Solution and reason for this kind of skin problem?
is psoriasis curable? i underwent consultation and each doctor gave a simple answer that its a long time taking treatment but doesnt tell me the approx time. can anyone tell approx time? He said that mine is very low staged psorias... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query I understand your concern regarding psoriasis . I will try to answer your query Psoriasis is autoimmune disorder , which means body's immune system starts working against ones own cells instead of foreign substances in particular areas . In psoriais this results in increased formation... | |
Pain in side. History of gallstone. Family history of chronic pancreatitis
I have been having very sharp pains in my upper left side - it radiates to or from left breast bone around outside and under left breast to center of bottom of the sternum. The pain can only be described as nearly intolerable. Sudden onset two ... | Hi rhonda. Pancreatitis is not caused only by alcohol.even if you have removed gallbladder there could be some stone in main bile duct... Also some drugs and metabolic disorders can cause pancreatitis. These symptoms can be caused by pancreatic pseudocyst or tumor. And splenic and gastric disorders as well. You should ... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes blood pressure of 123/70 and faster heart rate?
I'm not sure how accurate they are, but while waiting in line at CVS this evening I took my blood pressure and found it to be 123/70. This makes my systolic above the desirable levels and diastolic below. Also, my heart beat was faster than recommended. Shoul... | No, Your blood pressure dosent fall in the level where you have to worry for it. usually if your blood pressure is taken with sphygmomanometer than it wont be in the digit of numb one like 123 it will be in the digit of two like 120,122 etc. even though your blood pressure is not a problem for you to worry. Thnx | |
Do Pantocid and Cardarone 200mg help in treating LVF with ATI?
my mother is a cardiac patient.she recently admitted in a hospital due to chest pain.doctor checked and diagnosis as LVF WITH ATI.medicine he prescribed as pantocid/cardarone 200mg/dytor10mg/telma 40mg/dilzem cd 120mg/ecospirin75mg/atarva10mg.pl suggest an... | Hi, Your mother is taking the proper medications, no need to modify it. But the most important thing to do, not to face her with stress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Is Mefkind syrup advisable for high fever in a child?
Hi sir my child age is 6 year old he get a fever 104 degree doctor told to put mefkind syrup but he have annual day function tomorrow he have to go to school which syrup is better to cool temperature with in few hours. Please help me doctor as soon as possible. | Hello,Thank you for your post on HealthcareMagic.I carefully read your query and able to find your point of concern.The prescribing drug is good.As your son is suffering from fever having 104 degree Fahrenheit.I think you can try paracetamol suppository 250mg per rectaly if temp more than 101 degree Fahrenheit.Tepid sp... | |
What causes concussion with headaches and nausea?
Age: 22 Height: 5 9 Weight:134 lbs I was diagnosed with a mild concussion a little over a month now and I m still experiencing some symptoms (headache, nausea, exhaustion). I honestly have not been able to get much rest since the incedent as I went on a two week hiking... | Hello and welcome to " Ask a Doctor" service.I have read your query and here is my advice.In your case, just sufficient rest is necessary.The condition does not seem serious.Hope this helps.Feel free to ask if you have further questions. | |
How to treat an injured calf muscle?
About three weeks ago I got hit in the shin very hard by another teammates leg. It was very painful, but I acted fine. It still hurts just standing on it and it red and bruised it is also very swollen. I know a bruise shouldn t last this long, so what did I do to it? | It doesn't appear to be a bruise as you think it to be, it seems to me to be a fracture, so better get an X Ray done & & confirm there is no fracture. I feel there is a fracture & needs rest & a knee cap over the swelling t reduce the edema. And analgesics for pain relief & to reduce the swelling | |
Can the wound caused by dog bite heal on its own?
can a severe dog bite which tore the skin be healed with out stitches? The would is clean and has been medicated. Its by the wrist, some skin came off while a square is open , skin is loose and can bend backward . I should get stitches but prefer to have it heal with o... | I have read your question and your question is whether a wound from a dog will heal on its own. The most important thing about wounds is that they are clean. Cleansing the wound with soap and water will help clean particulate material from the wound. The nest thing is to use bandages called steri-strips to bring the ed... | |
Q. I have been trying to conceive. I stopped birth control pills. I have spotting. Please help.
Hello doctor, I have been trying to conceive since 9/11/2014, which is when I stopped birth control pills and started prenatal vitamins. My cycles before BCP (Birth Control Pills) were always regular, about 30 days +/- 1 da... | Hi. This could be ovulation bleeding. Usually it may take about 6 months to conceive after stopping the birth control pills. But your cycle has become irregular after stopping the pills and it is difficult to predict the ovulation time now. If spotting does not stop or if you experience pain, then you should get an int... | |
What causes breathlessness when mouth is opened for dental procedure?
I have OPMD and I am about to get some dental work done, do I need to notify my neurologist or will it be alright to have the dentist work on my mouth? Thank you for your answer I am 5 5 weight 191 pounds, and suffer from diabetes, OPMD, high blood ... | Hello, The breathing difficulty during the dental procedure is combination of anxiety with voluntary breath holding in the fear of pain from the upcoming procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon | |
Blockage of tube. Prescribed with Oosure, Lupi-FSH 150 injection. Purpose of this prescription, alternate conception methods?
Hello doctor, I got married two yrs back but there is positive result for child still. I have block on one side of the tube. Doctor suggest me the table called oosure and Lupi- FSH 150 injectio... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The tablet oosure is for general health of the ova. Injection Fsh considerably increases your chances of ovulation. In addition to these, you need to get the ovulation studies done and time the intercourse when the mature follicle ruptures to release an ovum. I hope this information has... | |
Can daily dose of citalopram lead to memory loss?
I have been taking thirty milligrams of citalopram, daily, for about two years. I have noticed for some time short term memory loss. I recently had a memory test with a neurologist and passed just fine. Has there been a relation between this drug and my problem, or is ... | Dear User,Thanks for posting a query at healthcare magic.Citalopram does not have any effect on memory loss.In your case there may be following reasons for your short term memory loss.1. Age associated- but this is very mild form and does not impair your functioning.2. Condition for which you are taking citalopram- dep... | |
Q. Please suggest best remedy for cough and nose block in pregnant women.
Hi doctor, My wife is 26 weeks pregnant and she is suffering from cold and cough for the past two days. Also, she is having a chronic nose block from her 12th week and using nasal spray for relief. She is finding it very hard to sleep for the pa... | Hi. Any infection is not good for pregnant women. Please confirm if your wife has any fever. Meanwhile, you can take the following measures to help her feel comfortable: Dabur Honitus cough syrup two teaspoons thrice a day. Honitus ginger cough lozenges once in two hours. Give ginger slices soaked in honey or raw to su... | |
My Problem was irregular Period problem with 1 year
hai Dr this is Usha from Chennai, My Problem was irregular Period problem with 1years. only i take tablet Regestron 5mg tablet 3days after 3 or 4days i get period. i try to conceive but still now get this same problem. my husband seman test its normal, my thyroid pro... | your problem related to hormonal imbalance only. for this , to make the hormone into normal level instead of going for hormone tablets i prefer you to go for alternate treatment,being an ayurveda | |
Can exposure to raw sewage cause staph infections?
can exposure to raw sewage in a home with faulty plumbing cause staff infections and other skin issues? I have also had to have surgery on my eye to scrape the tear duct due to repeat infections. I do have chron s disease and my immunity is compromised. | Thanks for your query at HCM!Yes it is possible that repeated exposure to raw sewage can cause Staphylococcus infection.Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive pathogen that causes a variety of diseases.Staphylococcus also are widespread in untreated water, raw milk and sewage.Yes it can cause variety of skin problems... | |
Suggest cause for slow hair growth
Hi doctor,I am 25 years old. I started taking VB7 Forte from a week as i am losing lots of hair and hair growth is very very slow ... what could be the reason for slow hair growth and how long i need to wait to see improved results as i started taking VB 7 Forte tablet. | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you are the male person then this could be due to male patron baldness, you can try "Minoxidil 5% lotion" for this, it may prevent the hair fall and facilitate the growth, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. | |
My right kidney and ovary pains, please suggest me what should I do ?
I have had pains in my right kidney and all over by my ovaries since monday morning, what is the pain caused from and should i go to the emergency room to get treated | my daughter has had severe pain in her right lower abdominal and sometimes it goes to her back they keep telling me she is consiptated but i think its more then that do you have any idea | |
Which specialist should one consult for shingles?
My husband was told that he has shingles and has an appointment with a neurologist tomorrow. This was at the suggestion of his chiropractor who has been treating him for severe back pain. He has had bladder cancer and also part of his kidney removed because of a malign... | Hi,Consult a Neurologist if he is suffering from post herpetic neuralgia.Based on the history given, your husband seems to be suffering from post herpetic (post shingles) neuralgia for which he may need evaluation by a neurologist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Moha... | |
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... | |
Does trapic 500 help stoppage of bleeding?
I am 35 and i have been bleeding profusely for the past couple 5 days and i am travelling to the USA tomorrow is there any medications i can take just to stop the bleeding like trapic 500 or something. i will visit a doctor as soon as i reach the US. | Hi, Yes, it helps in reducing bleeding. Trapic-500 (tranexamic acid) is commonly prescribed to stop or reduce the bleeding associated with menstruation and other conditions. It may be taken for short term control of bleeding associated with menstruation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you ... | |
Have been taking Lutera birth control. Why am I bleeding dark?
I have been taking Lutera birth control pills for almost 3 months now and this is the first time this has happened. I had my period about a week ago (8/23-8/30) and I m still bleeding , except it s a sticky/chunky, thick black colored blood , almost black!... | hi,thank you for your query.what you are experiencing are the classic side effects of luthera birth control.a lot of women experience Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first 4-5 months of use.this along with clots,passage of dark colored blood is se... | |
What causes pain in mouth, jaw, ear and neck?
I have been having right mouth, jaw, ear and neck pain for about a week now. My right gland is also swollen and tender, ibuprofen has helped but aleve does not. No dentist will take me on as a patient I am worried I have an infection or something not many resources where I... | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query as you have pain in mouth jaw and ear neck region this can be due to Temporomandibular disorder or wisdom tooth pain . For this I will suggest you to consult dentist and examination of Tmj movements to evaluate the cause of pain. Inmeantime avoid excessive mouth opening, t... | |
Should i consult a doctor as i am having a lump on my anus?
1st of im sixteen & im sexually active, i have gotten a blood test & a urine test for STD STIs & I dont have anything, every now & then i get a small lump on my anus , its tender & stings when i touch it. Im not sure if its hermorroids because they do run in... | Hi.This is a classical finding of a fissure-in-ano, you have described.Occurs due to strain at pooh as you have rightly mentioned.The simple treatment which you do at home is ::High fiber dietmild laxative at bedtimeHave a Sitz bath ( in a tub with warm water ) to sooth the area.If you maintain these suggestion, you ma... | |
What is the cause and treatment for infection in penis?
Hii, I have been suffering from some sort of skin allergy inside the fore-skin of my penis. I consulted a doc and he told its some skin allergy only, gave a single tab and one cream (name i forgot). The cream I am using for the past 2 months, whenever i stop it, ... | Hello,Proper personal hygiene is the key to prevent such I infections. Always clean foreskin properly with soap and water, you can also apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin also. If symptoms appear repeatedly, it is better to go for circumcision. Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.Hope I h... | |
What causes itching and dryness around corner of mouth?
Hi my daughter is 14 , she es been with this terrible allergies her face arround her mouth gets really itchy and dry , also is painful to the point that she cant open her mouth to eat, also have rashes very itchy on her forears and her neck , chicks.please help m... | 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. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consul... | |
Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression
Hello I just found out I m 5 weeks pregnant I m 21 years old and suffer from anxiety and depression Over the last 2 years I have smoked cannabis mixed with a little tabacco daily as I could not stand to be on my prescribed medication: abilify, ciprolex etc Today I went to t... | hiiiiif u are pregnant than care should be taken to choose medicines following medicines are have less effect on baby and better to control your anxiety and depressive features tab escitalopram 5 mg in morning and tab etizolam 05 mg for anxiety features do exercise and meditationtake proper sleeptake proper dietenjoy y... | |
What could cause chest tightness, acid reflux, pressure & pulsation in throat?
I had a recent EKG which showed 1 early beat. My chest X-ray, oxygen, and blood pressure were all normal. He heard a slight wheeze. I ve been experiencing a weird pulsing sensation in my throat which sometimes feels like a strong heartbeat ... | Thanks for your question on HCM.Yes,you are right. This can be due to reflux related more.Since your other reports are normal, possibility of reflux disease is more.One early beat on ECG can be seen normally and will cause much symptoms. But better to rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms.So get done 2d echo and str... | |
Suggest methods to control liver enzyme levels
I have been following a nearly vegan diet for a couple of months after having elevated liver enzymes and gallbladder testing showing that it is only functioning at 7%. Last month by doing natural cleanses I reduced my liver enzymes by half. I am having another blood test ... | hello, welcome to HMC, thank you for posting the query. elevated liver enzymes will lead to health issues like fatty liver,cirrhosis,hepatitis. To reduce the enzyme levels, i recommend you to go for a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids, more leafy vegetables, apples,carrots,grape fruits. avoid alcohol consumption and sm... | |
Having connective tissue disease with gastroparesis, abdominal distension, pain and vomiting. MRI shows hepatic hemangioma. Concerned
I went to the ER last night because of abdominal pain with distention and vomitting. They gave me pain meds and reglan and sent me on my way to f/u with GI. They did not say anything ab... | hello dear incresed AST suggests that there is liver cellular injury. it may be due to haemgioma ( a swelling arising from blood vessels of the liver). if the haemangioma is small and ASYMTOMATIC you need not worry except fallow up if it complicates. if it is big and causing symptoms need surgical removal. hence you ar... | |
Hi, Im 26 yrs old.? Im undergoing infertility treatment...done Iui 11/6/15..my gnac prescribed to take soft gestin tab twice a day morning and night via Virginia..what is the purpose of Gestin? What is the success rate of pregnancy for IUI? What is the best time to have intercourse after Iui had been done? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Gestin is estrogen derivative which is given to make the uterine environment more favourable for pregnancy.IUI has a maximum success rate of 30-35%.You can have intercourse at any time after IUI.Hope you found the answer helpful. RegardsDr Deepti ... | |
What is the treatment for back pain and numbness?
Hello I had a lami / fusion at L4/L5 levels in late February 2014. I am 41 yrs old. When I woke from surgery I immediately felt my big toe and in between 2nd toes numb and pins and needles as well as my calf on my right leg was numb. Told Dr right away. Was told when b... | Dear user..your pain is nerve related and wont be alleviated by normal analgesics.I would suggest you try MAXGALIN 75 MG twice daily..Also i would like to get your blood sugar levels tested..get a fasting sample ang glycosylated hemoglobin levels,plus vit B12 Levels..if low then u can start on nurokind 1 mg OD tablets... | |
What causes intense pain in the feet?
My feet hurt everytime i walk long distance or just stand for a approximately 30 minutes or more. My doctor diagnosed me with flexible flatfoot and i received orthopedics. Yet, i feel like the just the pressure for my feet is too much. I dont wait a lot though. I am 5 foot 2, 16 y... | Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think you should give more time to orthotics to work. maybe at least 6 months.It no succes then you may considet surgery.Dr. Selmani | |
What causes shooting pain on the right side of the body?
Hi i have shooting pain in my lower buttocks right side..also moves to the top side of my right leg and down to feet at times and mostly to my knee caps..what to do to stop this pain i am a CNA and need to relieve this pain everyday constantily Thank You Dee Dee | Hello, As this sounds like a degenerative disc disease. Needs an MRI of the lumbar spine to check the soft tissue changes. Take up the McKenzie maneuver position and centralize the pain. Find this McKenzie maneuver online. Post which use hot water fermentation to reduce the muscle spasm. As the pain reduces with days t... | |
What caused the younger child s demise?
M friends two babies were locked up in a car with one window slightly down. The 2.5 yr old with asthma was found foaming at the mouth but alive ,but the 18mths old with no respiratory issues died and was also foaming at the mouth. Do you know what could have caused this? | HelloFoaming from the mouth can occur in many condition.Here it appears to be to decreased availability of oxygen to the brain (hypoxia)leading to seizure and frothing.Although the children with history of respiratory illness are more vulnerable but it may occur even in normal baby if oxygen supply to the brain is decr... | |
What could cause purple colored hands while having excavating business?
Hi. My father is 87 yrs old and is pretty much active for an 87 yr old. He came by yesterday and his hands were purple. What could cause this? This morning my brother checked on him and his hands seem to be normal. I am concerned. He is still driv... | I recommed doing a new ECG on heart , in my opinion he may have congestive heart failure Good Luck and take it seriously | |
Chronic acne, scar formation. Using salicylic acid, vibact tablets. Permanent cure?
I am 16 year old girl suffering with acne breakout since i was 11 .My treatment is still going on... they are treating it with salicylic acid and has prescribed me vibact and azee 9500) tablets - 1 tab each for 6 days..due to pricking ... | treatment of acne depends on the stage and severity of the condition. very good results can be obtained if you are under regular treatment- the duration of the treatment lasting from 6-9 months. the problem of relapse occurs because most of the times either the medicines are not applied properly or not applied for the ... | |
Do i need tetanus shot for finger nail scratch?
I gouged my left thumb with the fingernail on my right thumb. I had been cleaning and this nail was very dirty. I immediately cleaned it & within 40 minutes was able to clean it again with peroxide & bacitracin. My question is I had a tetanus shot 3 years ago-am I alrigh... | Theoretically you need not have to get immunized with tetanus toxoid shot if you have completed the tetanus immunization schedule & received the shot in previous five years. But considering the cost effectiveness & the dangers caused by the disease tetanus(if at all it developes) it is a regular practice to advice the... | |
My semen Semen Analysis result
Below I am giving the result of my semen analysis. Liquefaction time 30 minutes. Quantity 1.5 ML Colour Mikly White Odur Aromatic Viscosity Normal Reaction Alkaline. Total Sperm Count 55 Mil Actively Motile Nil , Sluggishly Motile 10, Dead 90. Morphology Normal Sperm 60%, pREMATURE Sperm... | The report is not alarmingly abnormal but in my opinion for successful conception you may need medicine to increase motile sperms. Ayurvedic medicine Cap. Addyzoa 2 bd for 90 days gives good results. | |
Is there any other way that I can solve wisdom tooth pain problem ?
Hi, I have wisdom tooth pain in my top line and dentist suggested to remove it. Is there any other way that I can solve this problem ? | Hi, Wisdom teeth usually erupt within 18-25 years of age. Sometimes it may be impacted in an abnormal position which can result in pain and infection. An OPG xray can determine the exact position of the tooth. Then a surgical removal of the tooth is required.Medications can only relieve the pain for a short period of t... | |
Q. Will Kalarchikai cure multiple ovarian cysts in PCOD?
Hello doctor, I have multiple small cysts in both ovaries (PCOS). Our family friend suggested me to consume Kalarchikai medicine, powdered mixed with pepper and honey to have it for one mandalam (48 days). I have completed nearly 44 days by consuming one small b... | Hello. I just read your query. See Kalarachi Kai choornam is helpful in amenorrhea. As far as small cysts are concerned they are unmatured eggs which failed to induce menstrual cycle previously, as a result, they got collected in the ovary and they will remain in the ovary. Now, you have got your periods you can start ... | |
Should a Hep C suffering person should not go out to sun?
Hi I have Hep-C.I m a combat nam vet,64,+ known about the hep since 92. For last 15 years 2 DR s have refused too treat me based on there oppinions rather than reality. Now thers a new Drug for cure.FDA approved.Yet Dr? wont let me join FREE PIll Program..15yea... | Welcome at HCM I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns.... What is ur age? Do u HV any other co morbidities like diabetes or hypertension? As far as hepatitis c is concerned you should get its treatment. You should meet hepatologist so that you can ... | |
What causes lump on the collar bone?
I'm a 23 year old female Mother of 2. I have a swollen ( lump like) area on Right side Collarbone. It is accompanied by a very uncomfortable feeling of tightness and pain. I feel very fatigued. Mood swings. Anxiety. Easily agitated. Head aches. The back of my neck is also feeli... | welcome to Health care magic.1.Most possible cause could be brachial cleft cyst - which is from long time with out pain.2.Then lymph nodal enlargement with any underlying medical conditions infections / inflammations.3.And last infective cause with collection, pain on touch and radiating pain - had recent fever ( bacte... | |
Suggest treatment for sudden weight gain and lower back pain
I'm 68 in good health but in the last 8 months I have gained 30 pounds even tho I excires and try to eat right I have been have lower back pain on my right side and my right hand ( my little finger) is sore maybe like arthrits even tho I have never had any p... | Your problems could well be caused due to rapid gain in weight. The cause of such rapid weight gain needs to be evaluated. For weight gain to occur, the amount of energy taken in as food needs to be greater than the total amount of energy spent. So, needless to say that you need to cut down on the food intake. Take hig... | |
What causes pain in the neck and lower back?
I m trying to determine the diagnosis, causes and best treatments for my pain. My neck hurts,also upper middle and lower back, my hips hurt. When I lie on my back I get intense burning in my right thigh. I have atrial fibrillation on a continuous basis and have medium sleep... | Hi, I understand your question and I will help youWith such cases in my clinic I would like to exclude serious conditions as Rheumatoid arthritis by doing certain laboratory investigation (Rheumatoid factor). Rheumatic nodules of (Rheumatic fever should be excluded also). Also I advise you to receive NSAID and muscle r... | |
Suggest tips to alleviate the stiffness in lower jaw
Hello, i recently has oral cancer surgery aug. 25/14 where a skin graft was used on my whole left cheek. I had over 100 disolvable, sutures and staples to close the wound and was to start radiation. On Sept. 28/14 I went back to Mount Sinai to have sutures and stapl... | It may be a muscular spasm it occurs commonly after surgery you can do icecream stick exercise to correct it put bundle of icecream stick in between your upper and lower jaw and increase the stick one by one till you can increase it and hold it there as much as you can. | |
What causes extreme sweating with dizziness and weakness?
Hello. My name is Rob. I had a problem last night. I was outside playing around with my son. I was pulling a cardboard box around on the ground as he was riding on it. It was about 1/2 hour of play. When I went back into the house I started sweating profusely!!... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: Go for investigations.Explanation: What is your age? You may not be that active as you were before due to age factor. Or else if you never felt as weak as this, you may go to doctor for investigation for the search of reasons. (Ex. Hb%, Cardiac tests etc) | |
Does norethisterone help to get regular periods ?
hi, i have had a misscarge last year and got psoc and had no period since, my doctor has gave me norethisterone will this help me get my periods back??? | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic PCOS is a condition where there is excessive secretion of hormone estrogen, which is responsible for not getting periods. Norethisterone is a progesterone which neutralizes the effect of estrogen and helps you to get periods. So you can expect your periods soon once hormonal disturbance ge... | |
Suggest treatment for severe hair loss
I'm 14 nd I weigh 57kg, I'm 123cm tall and I have no disease or bad medical history, though I have been loosing Alot of hair for the past couple of years. This I's starting to worry me, and I'm nit sure what to do. I have short hair, and it's a noticeable amount of hair that I lo... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Take hair supplement tablets and apply Minoxidil 2 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily. This needs to be continued for 4-5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me k... | |
laparoscopic done recently, belly button still has a cut. Planning to getting belly pierced, is it ok?
I had a laparoscopic done july 16 2013. Inside my belly button still has a cut on the top but its closing (some meat shows it looks a lil nasty) & im thinking about getting my belly pierced next week for my birthday.... | Hi, I would like to know more information such as what procedure was done and why you are able to see muscle which is unsual. Is it not sutured? Is there any discharge? It is usually seen that in such cases that it takes longer than a week to heal and close. If you get pierced by a belly button there are chances of it ... | |
What could cause pain in left side of stomach?
My Daughter has complained of stomach pain off and on for a about a year but now major problems, then at school she was bent over complaining of left side pain , She is hard to diagnosis cause she tolerates pain very well, she has had catoract surgery this year, teeth pul... | As your daughter is having abdominal pain since you should ask your doctor for detailed clinical examination and investigations.Ployurea, cataract, repeated infections can be caused due to Diabetes MellitusAsk your doctor for investigations like USG abdomen, blood investigations for metabolic diseases, A1C, GTT, LFT, K... | |
What does brown spot on inner ear of a child suggest?
I just noticed a brown spot on the inner part of my 9 year old daughter s ear. It looked like dirt stuck on her skin but I tried to rub it clean and it didn t come off. I gave it a couple of days thinking maybe it was a scab but I still can t remove it. Should I ta... | Hi.... by what you say I feel that this is a fungal infection of the external ear canal.I suggest you take her to a pediatrician.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest treatment for tuberculous lymphadenitis with abscess formation
Hi sir, My sister is having swelling on the lower right side of the neck. Doctor advised for throid test, it is normal. then he asked to under FNAC test. In this test it is mentioned that Tuberculosis Lymphodentistis with cold abusses formation.Doc... | Hi there. Welcome to HCM.I am Dr Jigar (ID specialist). First want to tell you that your question is having all primary information that a doctor wants.As it has been mentioned in FNAC test that it is tuberculosis lymphadenitis i strongly believe that you should proceed for further workup like AFB stain report, TB cult... | |
What causes stomach pain and vomiting?
went to the doc today thinking i had the crud. over the weekend i woke up vomitting and thought it was food poisoning and i have had diarrhea ever since with some stomach pain. the doc said it may be my appendix. she put pressure on right lower abdomin and ever since i have had s... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history..Curd causing a gastroenteritis not heard of in fact can help in restoring the bacterial flora as it is a probiotic. Since you have now got a pain in the area of appendicitis after putting a pressure and your Doctor has suspected appendicitis, I would request you to get... | |
Being treated for uti. Taken Bactrim, macrobid and diflucan. Have nausea, dizziness. Drug reaction or infection?
Hi I'm being treated for a uti. Bactrim was ineffective and additional caused a yeast infection. I started macrobid and diflucan yesterday. I woke up an episode of coughing nausea cold sweat and dizziness t... | HiThanks for the query.You have not mentioned your age/sex.If you have nausea, sweating and flank pain it may be a sign of infection in the kidney. You need to see a physician/nephrologist who may do further urine/blood tests and an Ultrasound of the kidneys to confirm the diagnosis.Based on the results a change in you... | |
What causes lump on cheek?
I had a neck lift a little over 4 weeks ago. Bruising is gone but I have a large marble size lump in the middle of my cheek. It s seems to be hard and is raised. It can be seen by others, when looking at me. What would this be and is there anything I can do for it? | thanks for sharing your health concerns with us!well, it seems that these are some kind of COLLECTION within the swelling and possibly it is a sebaceous cyst! not to worry much but not to poke it as it can be infected......... an FNAC TEST IS THE BEST WAY TO CONFIRM IT!all the best................... | |
Suggest treatment for sebaceous cyst on labia minora
I have a sebaceous cyst on my labia minora I was wondering if there is anyway to make it go,away? I have had one before and my obgyn said she got it all but why has it came back? I don t want to have to be cut on all the time ! Is there anything I can do before havi... | HiThanks for your queryBased on your query, my opinion is1. Sebaceous cyst usually does not recur. So before getting it examined, you should not be jumping to conclusions.2. Cysts on the labia commonly due to infection of bartholin glands. This can be treated with removal and antibiotics. 3. If it is large, usually mar... | |
What causes breathing problems with a high pulse beat?
Hi i have wpw syndrome...and feel like i cant breath right...my pulse is 101 but i cannot feel my heart beating when i put my hand over my chest..nor can i feel a pulse on my arm...only the pulse on my neck....could i just be having a panic attack....i took a lora... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* This is more in concern with underlying stress giving exacerbated presentation of the minute discomfort of any type .* Have to relax more , take deep breaths as you can , evaluate yourself after 1 hour , consul... | |
What causes dizziness and tingling sensation?
I am 24 and a teacher. For the past 2 days, I have been having random dizzy spells, and have found small bruises along the veins in my legs. I have also been experiencing numbness and tingling in my arms and hands. This morning I woke up with a large bruise on the back of ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a coagulation disorder or an infection. Coming to this point, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some te... | |
Is "calming" effect on women effective after vasectomy?
I have heard that semen has a "calming" effect on women. Even has the effect of making them more "attached" to their partner... My question is, does this still have the same effect AFTER a vasectomy? Is the semen/sperm still a connecting factor for a woman, when ... | Hi and . As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.Intercourse develops a natural intimacy between partners. It's not the semen that's the reason for it.Vasectomy has no effect on that intimacy or on sexual intercourse.And neither semen has any role to play in that intimacy.Hope your doubts are cleared.If you've a... | |
Is severe pain and lightheadedness after being hit on nose normal?
My 7 month old baby accidentally hit my nose with his head. It was hard, but nothing crazy. The pain was disproportionately bad, considering the injury. I have been lightheaded since and have a headache. (happened about 2 hours ago). Is there something... | Hello ,Thanks for consulting HCM ,I have read your query as far as severe pain and lightheadness in nose is concerned this can be due to trauma . For this I will suggest you to consult good orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination and evaluation . Inmeantime for pain you can take medicine like Diclomol SP or Ibugesi... | |
What causes plenty of lymph nodes in the lungs?
my husband has been confined in a hospital for 19 days. He is 43yo, weight is 68 and about 5'7" tall. He had very high fever from day 1 to the 16th day.It ranged from 38.8 to 40.2 and it always occurs during early morning (1-4am). He underwent PPD, sputum tests & xrays b... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis can affect mediastinal lymphnode. So possibility of tuberculosis is there in his case. His fever is also subsided with starting of anti tubercular drugs. So tubercular lymphnode enlargement is more likely in his case. If you want... | |
Suggest remedy for severe back ache and drowsiness
my gand pa is 86 yrs old, 5 ft ht, 50 kg wt .MRI of dorso-lumbar spine report says that partial collapse of D 11 & L2 vertebral bodies are noted associated with fluid and edema in the D 11 - D 12 & L1 -L@ intervertebral disc.he has bone tb he is adviced to take akt 4 ... | Tuberculosis of vertebral bodies is called pott's spine.it is very common in some developing countries like india.he need complete course of akt4 for abt 12 months under supervision of a physician . Along with this if their is collapse of vertebrae it can compress nerve roots to prevent that he need opinion... | |
Q. What does Staphylococcus aureus seen in throat swab of URTI patient indicate?
Hello doctor, I had symptoms of cold, cough and severe throat pain since five days and I was diagnosed with URTI and I underwent a throat swab for CS and report was identified as Staphylococcus aureus grown in culture. Is it anything to w... | Hello. Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora bacteria, if sensitive. Can you please tell me exactly if it is sensitive or resistant? Now, if you are taking any medications, continue with those medications. Like Paracetamol, Brufen (Ibuprofen), warm saline gargles, steam. If still, you are having symptoms like body ac... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain and pressure in the abdominal region
hi iv been suffering with pain and pressure on the left side of my abdomal for 7months, my veins have become more thinner and blue and the right side of my coller bone is bigger then the left my doctor puts it down to ibs but there's been no proble... | Hi.Thanks for your query. Read and understood your concerns about pain in the abdomen left side of the abdomen. Veins have become thinner and the right side of the collar bone has become swollen. Also noted that your doctor thinks that you have IBS. For such a problem to be said as IBS, you need to undergo all relevant... | |
Can pressure and swelling in the knees be due to fluid retention?
I fell on friday and landed on my knees and hands sorta hitting my hip and many other parts of my body so i was sore in a few spots but nothing serious Then on monday i woke up and one knee was hurting Its gotten worse and seems to be causing me shootin... | Hello, I have read the details and in my opinion you have probably injured the tissues around knee cap- may be a fracture or ligament injury. I suggest you get an X rays ASAP, and consult orthopedic surgeon. In the meantime use pain killers and local Ice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you... | |
Suggest treatment for infertility
Hello Doctor I am Priya Rajagapal, and i am married since 9 years back, still i am not getting conceive, I have taken the treatment in Dr. Mallegeswari at saidapet, She tried IUI also, but its failed, and same time me and my husband took the all treatments and tests both are very norm... | HAI WELCOME TO HCM YOU ARE HAVING UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY.YOU ARE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR INVITROFERTILISATION TO CONCEIVEWHERE THEY INJECT SPERM INTO EGG.CONSULT AN INFERTILITY SPECIALIST.REGARDSDR.VANITHADEVI | |
Suggest treatment for oligoasthenoteratozoospermia
Dear Doctor, I m a male age 33. I am still unable to get my wife pregnant for 4 years now. My semen analysis result is severe oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. Please advice me what kind of tests or treatments should I consult with my doctor. Is there a chance that I may ... | HelloThanks for query.Your semen analysis has revealed Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia meaning there by that your sperm count,sperm motility and morphology of the sperms are abnormal .Truly speaking there is no treatment for this condition With these multiple abnormalities you are unlikely to impregnate your wife.Dr.Pat... | |
What causes low heart rate while sleeping?
I need to know what could be wrong with my friend when he falls asleep his heart rate slows down and then stop saying and will start up again and he s afraid of going to sleep what could be the problem?He s 22 and in perfect health condition. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that heart rate is ever changing phenomena depending on your activity level, emotional stress and physiological changes. Normally heart rate is on lower side while sleeping but if your friend is feeli... | |
Suffering from sclerosing lymphangitis, three veins on penis, not movable, hardening on touching. Treatment?
hi there. I am suffering from sclerosing lymphangitis. There are 3 vein like hardened things on both sides of my penis which are unmoveable. So this is certain that these are not veins. These are hardedned on t... | Usually the treatment is surgery. This is risky and can cause loss of errections.Please rate 5 stars. I strive to provide you the best answer for your question! | |
Suggest treatments for raised SGPT and GGT levels
male, age 43, diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2, fatty liver and high cholesterol on Sept 2009 and on medications for the same since then....2 days before my abnormalm lab values are trigly 219, uric acid 8.22, SGOT 51, SGPT 95, GGT 71, HDL 34, VLDL 43.8...and pr... | Hi.Thanks for posting query at HCM.Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal ( in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further.Alcohol ingestion and obesity are ... | |
Suggest treatment for upper quadrant abdominal pain
I am having very stron upper stomach pain. It makes me really nauseous and every time I eat , it aggravates the pain. A little back pain too. I was admitted to a hospital about 4 months ago that after doing a CT of abdomen & pelvis with IV contrast. The summary was f... | Hi. you are having fatty infiltration of pancreas. this is common in patients who are obese and diabetic. Recently, it is shown by researchers that fatty infiltration of pancreas can be associated with increased risk of development of pancreatic cancer. Also, your pain may be related to chronic pancreatitis which can d... | |
Suggest ways to wean off Alprazolam
I have been on alprtazolam 1 mg on and off for 20 years and am trying to wean off. I had surgery and have been on hydromorphone 2mg for 3 years. it was a knee replacement. I have other health problems that cause pain and anxiety.my dr. is starting by cutting me down by 1/2 pill each... | Hi there, you have been on the medicine since very long now. It's not easy to stop the medicine after taking it for so long. You may try reducing weekly basis rather than daily, you may get withdrawal symptoms. If you experience withdrawal then you can take one tablet at that time. All the best | |
X-ray of ankle required after hitting and bruising?
I hit my ankle bone trying to jump out of a canoe and it hurt at the time and was bruised. I can walk on it perfectly fine but when I touch my ankle it is in pain. It s been more than a week since it happen. Should I go see my doctor and get an x ray? | Hello, If pain persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an X-ray to rule out fracture even though it is unlikely in this case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for spondylolisthesis
I was found to have spondylolisthesis at around 12. Fast forward to 2012, and it was found at L4-L5 level, there is a minor disc bulge with minimal flattening of the ventral aspect of the thecal sac with no compromise of the exiting nerve roots. At the L5-S1 level, there is a mi... | Dear patient spondylolisthesis at 2 levels L4l5 and l5s1 back in 2012 and constant increase in pain since then may be due to increase in lishesis and degeneration in facet joints. You are taking high dose of analgesics which itself suggests significant diability. first of all I would like to advise digital of xray of l... | |
What should be the further treatment for tongue cancer (stage 4) after undergoing radio and chemo therapy?
My mother age 56 is suffering from tongue cancer stage 4.She has gone thru radio(32) n chemo therapy(5) from Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital,Ghaziabad.Uttar Pradesh.The treatment is over on Sept 19,2013.Now i want ... | dear Neetuafter reading your query. i am afraid to tell you as she needs only supportive treatment and symptomatic treatment means treatment against symptoms. She needs oral gargles, antibiotics, and analgisics. No treatment against cancer. Our aim at this time is to give her relief from her sufferings to the extent we... | |
How can anxiety be treated while suffering from Alzheimer s disease?
My mother in law has been diagnosed with Alzheimer. She has always had a fractious personality but lately she has been angrier and more irrational than usual. I she needs an anxiety or depression medicine but she is diabetic, has high blood pressure ... | Hello,Alzheimer's can cause all the symptoms told by you. She needs to take medication for her Alzheimer's to prevent progression of her illness. Consult your neuro psychiatrist for the same.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Rohit Kothari | |
What causes higher levels of GPT, y-gt and GFR in the blood?
Hallo dr, my name is rashid , my age is 40,my weight is 78 and my height is 176. my question is that i am perfectly al right but one week before i have do my normal body test in this blood tests my GPT is 92 ,Y-GT is 66 and my GFR is 121. my dr says that thi... | HelloIncreased GGT and SGPT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake,altered lipid profile,medicines,auto immune causes etc.It is important to know about alcohol history.You may need few investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,viral markers,ultr... | |
What caused this white spot on my gum?
i have this white spot on my upper gum above the tooth behind my fang right side and another one of these spots on my lower inner lip they both feel like a burn their not a bubble more fo a bubble that has been poped i have had the one on my lip before and know it will go away bu... | hello thanks for the quiery at hcm..white spot on the upper gum behind the right canine could be frictional keratosis, since it doent burn or pain,,it could be mucocele of lower lip --do u remember biting it during eating food etc,,either ways if prblm persists plz consult a oral medicine or oral sugeon specialist,,don... | |
Suggest treatment for itchy rashes on whole body
i have just come back from holiday about three weeks ago,i got a rash just before i come home and it is sill on me it is on one side of my body mainly and its like little red spots that ich when i get hot that turn to little white heads,and they keep coming back. | Hello, Itchy rash after a holiday is commonly due skin irritation such as sunburn or rashes from poison ivy or allergy. Spots appear anywhere on the skin, may be scaly or itchy. They often flare up in warm weather & get better in cooler climates. Wash all your clothes & bed sheets in hot water & savlon. Take regular b... | |
What causes a painful blister under my knee?
Hi, I have one slightly raised, white spot just under my knee (which also has a very small crust on the top) that is becoming fairly painful when pressure is applied. I ve noticed its got ever so slightly bigger over the last few weeks. My Mum has Melanoma, is this somethin... | Welcome to Healthcare MagicHi I am Dr Fahim and I will help with your Query I have gone through your question. What I perceived, your primary worry is development of melanoma in the lesion that you have. Melanoma is the carcinoma of the melanocytes present in our skin. Exposure to sun is one of the triggering point a... | |
Unprotected sex after periods. Took unwanted 72. No bleeding. Chances of pregnancy?
hello, i my period date is 23rd of every month, i had unprotected sex after 5-6 days of my period and i took unwanted 72, after that i got my abnormal bleeding on 3rd may and its lasts upto 7th may, after that my partner s condom got t... | Hello,You got withdrawal bleeding after taking unwanted 72 pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena. However, it doesn't mean that effectiveness of the pill alters without withdrawal bleeding.As you took the pill within 1 hr, you will get more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy. Your next period may b... | |
Q. Does variation in TMT indicate anything serious?
Hi doctor, My father has undergone angioplasty last year. He went for TMT review last week. His TMT report shows variations, but he has no symptoms. His blood profile is normal for blood sugar and cholesterol. He is currently taking the following drugs, Deplatt 75 mg... | Hi. I have read your query in detail and I understand your concern. I need to know a few more details to help you better. | |
Q. I have pain in chest radiating to face, arm and neck. How to solve this?
Hi doctor, I had pain in my left chest area may be twenty times in last years. Ongoing to hospitals and doctors ruled out heart problem called costochondritis. What are the very best recommended ways to solve this problem? The last episode las... | Hi. Costochondritis originates from the front of chest area where ribs join the breastbone named sternum. It mimics a heart pain. Here, the physician can help in few ways to have a complete recovery. Proper rest and avoiding activities that aggravate the pain are helpful. This pain can last for varying degrees of time ... | |
What are my chances of conceiving?
Hi Dr.I ovulated on 13th day of my cycle confirmed this through follicular study. My husband sperm analysis was normal. We had sex on 12th , 13th and 14th day what are my chnaces of conceiving. I have cramps in my lower abdominal and back ache.. kindly help | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Chances to conceive after intercourse in your fertile days are about 20 %.Having lower abdominal cramps and back ache is not a good sign but wait after your expected date of your periods to take a pregnancy test at home . | |
Suggest treatment for high SGPT levels
hi!my husband has high sgpt result last week to be exact 165 and then advised to take a week medication with proper diet and exercise, but he made the test again just today and to our surprised its even more higher 165-225..pls help us he aleady had an ultrasound for the liver an... | Thank you for posting query.hepatitis presentation. cause not mentioned.what caused hepatitis? did you rule out Hep B & hepC? test for HBsAg , anti HCV?secondly, "proper REST" should be followed alongwith proper diet. exercise and sports is usually NOT adviced in acute hepatitis.thirdly usually it takes 2 to 4 weeks to... | |
Suggest treatment for slurred speech and loss of consciousness
M o m (58)Diagnosed with low sodium count below 124 ..loss of consciousness..memory unclear...urinary tract infection. History of brain metastatis with primary breast cancer...undergone chemotherapy and wbr and two cyberknife procedures Last 10 days nausea... | Hello!I understand your concern about your mother health!In my opinion this may be something more serious than just hypokalemia or the urinary infection.The symptoms you describe may be related to a brain lesion. The most probable diagnosed would be a new cancer metastasis in the brain.Breast cancer is known to give me... |
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