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Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Q. Kindly suggest the best medicine for depression, anxiety, and lack of confidence.
Hello doctor,I have depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, lack of energy and sleep, excess sweating, fast heartbeat from last 18 years. I have tried several ayurvedic treatments, then went to psychiatric treatment but no benefit. P... | Hi. I understand you are suffering a lot due to your depression and anxiety. Most medications given for depression as well as anxiety have similar efficacy. As per the history given by you, I think you have benefited from treatment suggested by the last doctor. I would advise you to continue tablet Nexito 10 mg in the ... | |
What could cause itch in a 5 years old child?
sir my son 5years old is itching continuously from 2hrs and is in very much trouble . he was alright before this , only a virul fever has been diagnosed few days before. after took medicine he was fine till last 2 week. shashikant 1:00 am (India) | .ur son is having viral urticaria which causes itching all over the body and this is not due to the fever which he suffered two weeks back, must be due to change in food,or also allergic rashes due to wearing new garments or an insect bite if he had played outside in the sand or mud.u can give him Ebast suspension 5ml ... | |
Suggest treatment for liver cirrhosis other than liver transplant
Hello, My father has been diagnosed with liver cirhossis and HCC. The doctors were to perform a liver transplant but intra-operation we were told that the operation cannot be done as the tumours are more than anticipated. Please advise what to do next. | Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.This is serious disease if cirrhosis is present and quitting alcohol is the most important thing that should be done. Also, medications which are hematotoxic should be avoided. This is nec... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
I venous angioma and seizures are interrelated?
My daughter has a venous angioma and is experiencing possible focal seizures, she also has postural tacicardia syndrome and narclepsy do you think this is all tied together. Her hands begin shaking unable to write feels like she cannot walk & feels really funny. After sh... | Hello, Focal seizures may be linked to venous angioma of the brain, however, EEG study is necessary to confirm this. Narcolepsy and postural tachycardia syndrome, on the other hand, are not related to venous angioma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neu... | |
Q. What are the ways to treat wisdom tooth eruption pain?
Hello doctor, For the last two weeks, my two wisdom teeth on the right side of my face have been coming in. The pain has been incredibly severe and is almost unbearable at this point. I have been experiencing headaches and tenderness pain in my neck, jaw, and g... | Hi. I can understand this pain. It is like erupting pressure pain caused at every 2 to 3 months interval. Since you are done with Advil (Ibuprofen) and it is not going away. Please start taking the following antibiotic regime as soon as possible. Tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin) 625 mg twice a day, tablet Metronidazole 4... | |
What could extreme abdominal pain after passing stool and urine along with fever indicate? Doctors are unsure
My sister is 28 years old and has extreme pain in her stomach sometimes after passing urine or stool and in severe heat temperatures.we checked with gynaec, gastreo specialists, various scans and endoscopies,u... | Hi and welcome to HCM, Since you have seen gynaecologist, gastroenterologist and done all diagnostic studies and have not found anything wrong in the reports, I would suggest you to see a Proctologist who can give you expert opinion. Proctologist can rule out disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.Wish you sp... | |
What causes recurrent blood in semen?
Thanks- I have seen my urologist and he is aware and said not to worry unless it never clears up. I had blood in my ejaculation, it cleared and now it happened again. I will call him tomorrow.Right now I am traveling and wanted to ask to help me understand better. Thanks, David | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to Harvard Medical School, most cases of blood in the semen are not serious and can be attributed to six causes: inflammation/infection, obstruction, tumors, vascular abnormalities, systemic factors, or trauma/medic... | |
Take Orthocyclen, taken all pills, nothing left. Should I take another blue pill tonight or tomorrow to cover for 24 hrs?
I take orthocyclen, on the second to last day of packet took one active pill at 11:30 pm(my usual time) and then by accident, my last active pill of the packet, at 3:30 am the same night(thought I ... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. No, you should not take any blue pill tonight or tomorrow. You should start another pack from your usual time. Do not worry about pregnancy. If your period did not come go and consult with gynaecologist. Good luck. Take care. | |
Could the pain in abdomen and blood in stools be prostrate related?
I have had pain in my left for some time now. Lately I've noticed blood in my stool with occasional abdominal and upper thigh pain. And lastly I've scary experience with impotency , a wholly new problem. Might my symptoms be prostate related or maybe ... | Hi, It can be due to prostate infection and also be urinary tract infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What causes faint positive and negative UPT?
i was 5 days late on to my period after having unprotected sex, i took a pregnancy test at a clinic and the results shown a faint posotive so i was advised to come back in a week and take another test. yesterday i started spotting but not a lot so i took a home pregnancy te... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] Please do not panic.2] we... | |
Q. Will smoking cessation cause strained bowel movements?
Hello doctor, My age is 39 years. I have quit smoking, cold turkey after smoking for almost 18 years. It is my 29th day of being smoke-free. Everything was going fine until last 7 to 10 days my bowel movement has been strainful. Few days I have seen very small ... | Hello. I went through your post, it is normal to have hard stools after quitting smoking for that you have to add a salad, do exercise, and take enough water. It is a temporary phenomenon which usually settles in three months till intestines adapt nicotine free blood. You have started laxative Metamucil which has cause... | |
Suggest remedy for fungal infections in toenail
One of my little toenail seems to have a fungus. It looks eaten away on one side. This side tries to grow back but comoes out in shards that are red and bleed easily when tampered with. Anti fungal creams have had no effect. There is no pain or discomfort and no other to... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history suggests me that you may be having secondary bacterial infection following the fungal infection of the toe nail, which is called as tinea unguium.These fungus can easily affects the toe nail and can eat away the healthy part of the nail, here there is a secondary bacterial infection alo... | |
How to cure tingling sensation in clitoris after using vibrator?
I am very concerned. I masturbated three times yesterday with my vibrator. I never orgasmed before, so i placed my vibrator on my clitoris and experienced it. I'm not a regular masturbator. I do it once in a while. The last time I did it was a day ago, a... | Hello, There is no relation between the tingling of the body with masturbation. In that sense, the problem should be related to your own psychological anxiety. Do consult a psychologist for counseling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Any suggestion for having SGPT level of 133?
My age is 42 and male. I had a dengue fever 10 days back and my platelet count is 95 K. and serum biluribin is .08-1.00. which is in normal lable. . after that one more count of pletelet which is now 1,90,000.00. but my sgpt is quite high is 133. Pls advise. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. SGPT can be increased due to dengue fever as it causes hepatitis. Keep cool as platelet count settled it will also normalize in few days. Take tablet udiliv 300mg bd and cap evion 400mg od.If they are not ok after 2 weeks then visit your doctor for... | |
Suggest treatment for loose motion and vomiting in a 2 year old
Hi, I have 2 years old child (Boy). He is suffering from Loose motion and Vomiting from since yesterday. I had given him a medicine. Domstal drops for vomiting and Rinifol Dry syrup for loose motion. Loose motions seems to be under control but he is still... | Hi,Thank you for asking question on health care magic.if the stool doesn't contain blood and mucous and no fowl smell,antibiotics are not needed as 50% of diarrheas are viral in origin.Hope this answer will serve your purposePlease feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake careDr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCHAssociat... | |
Q. Why is 5-month-old baby having loose motion with pH level of 6?
Hi doctor, I have a 5-month-old baby who is having loose motion, so got his test done for reducing substances. It has a pH level of 6 and a positive report. What does this report signify? Otherwise, he is very gassy and burps and passes gas a lot. Plea... | Hello. The reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) state that he is lactose intolerant. You have to avoid milk and milk products for a minimum of 15 days. Give him normal food, rice, dal, and vegetables, etc. After his stool has returned to normal color and consistency for four days, then you can start... | |
What causes a piece of top layer of gum to come out?
I have been on diet for the last month and while I was eating a cracker with a little cream cheese on a little while ago, a small piece of the top layer of my gum came off. Its on the top left hand side on the inner side of the teeth. Could it perhaps be the diet? I... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Gum pieces chips of due to fragility of mucosa.it appears that you have deficiency of vitamin B as well as vitamin C in your body.Therefore please take these supplements for a month.Meanwhile apply dologel on the affected area.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care.t | |
How to get rid of a bump after being hit with a ball?
I was playing baseball and the pitcher missed and hit me on my shin, there was a massive bruise but after 3 weeks it dissapeared and left me with a lump/bump..it won t go away. it doesn t hurt at all except when I hit it or fall on it. should I see a doctor? | Hi,Thanks for your query.From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get... | |
How to treat pain while urinating and bleeding vagina after hitting?
My granddaughter was jumping in the pool, she s 5 she tripped and hit and scraped the inside if her vagina on the flagstone of the pool it s bleeding lightly enough to change her panties and now when she went to pee she s screaming crying saying it h... | Hi,It is advisable to consult your doctor and get examined clinically to know extent of her injury on local part.Some times there might be having more severe injury on the part giving rise infection and more problem.Meanwhile apply antibiotic cream locally.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest remedy for shortness of breath and chest pain
I have been experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain recently and I was hoping that you could help me decide if I needed to go see my doctor? I am 19 years old have never had a history of asthma and am acclimated to my altitude. I recently had a slight cold... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and rule out 1. Bronchitis 2. Pulmonary embolism because both these can cause similar symptoms. So get done 1. Ecg 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) 3. CT Pulmonary angiography. You ma... | |
Rash and itchy skin after having sex with partner who has Nuva ring. Allergy?
Hi, my girlfriend has been been on the nuva ring for some months and I have noticed when we started having intercourse, I would feel the nuva ring poking me, but other than that I been having a weird way rash and itchy for skin, and I was wo... | it is nuva ring allergyfor this episode you need antiallergic ebastine 10 mg od for 3 wkapply calamine and local becomethasone ointment on affected skin will take 3 wkand try to prevent contact with ring in future | |
What are the side effects of excessive masturbation?
hi my age is 18 my height is 6.1 feet my weight is 89 my penis is very small..........i am doing masterbating one's per week why because masterbating getting me weak.....and my glamer was washing.........what will happend if we do more than 5 times and waht to do... | Hello,Masturbation is natural, normal and not unhealthy if done within moderation. One masturbation in one week is pretty normal and such a practice cannot make you weak. Do not increase the masturbation frequency more than 3 times a week. What is the length and size of your erect penis? Let me know.Hope I have answere... | |
Fluctuating weight, usually weight gain, frequently take i-pill post unprotected sex. Side-effect?
hello, i am generall a person who gains and looses weight over time recently ,for the past 8 months i have been having i-pills due to unprotected sex,and i also found that i have gained enormous weight,id like otknowif t... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The frequent use of I-pill can be associated with the weight gain that you are having. This is a high dose hormonal pill and needs to be avoided.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
Itchiness in the area between testicles and anus, no rash or dryness, eases on pinching, worsens on getting into warm area. Solution?
I started getting itching in the area between testicles and anus . No rash , no dryness. The itching seems to be from deep inside, than on the skin. Scratching the skin doesn t help, so... | Hi itching in between testicles and anus can be fungal infection which is due to uncleanliness or due to excessive moisture over the area.the itching all over the body can be acute urticaria which is due to allergens like food.water or insect stings or drugs.First one is treated with atarax 25 mg at night.terbinafine 2... | |
Is solitude unhealthy?
Is it wrong that I prefer to be alone than be around people? I am very social, it s easy for me to make friends, I m funny and I like making people smile but if I could, I would go and be somewhere by myself and be perfectly happy. People are a hassle. You have to always say the right thing and ... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you have cluster B personality traits and in that case, you should talk to people as much as you want. If you try to restrict you in one area, it could effect you as a human and you could be suffered. Getting too much social circle is nothing bad, but you should know how to h... | |
What causes an increase in eosinophil count?
I am having Eosiphils count in Blood DC test as 23 as against normal values ranging from 1 - 7, Having no such visible symptoms at present , kindly tell me what precaution will be taken by me and also Medication I require with dosage.Thanking you, | Hello and welcome to HCM,Increased eosinophils or eosinophilia can occur in following conditions:1. parasitic infections like round worm infestation, tape worm infestation, etc.2. Allergies like asthma, urticaria, hay fever, etc3. Drugs4. Tropical eosinophilia, hyper-eosinophilic syndrome5. NeoplasmsThus, clinical asse... | |
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 should i do to improve my relationship?
I have been in a relationship for 2.5 yrs. 9 months into it he has stopped showing any affection other than a kiss when dropping him off at work. In the beginning after he moved in he was normal with the affection. Then he moved in and started complaining about my adult son... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, this is case the of relationship issue and you should take help of psychologist. You and your partner need couple therapy, that would help to find out the reason, why he is behaving like this. May be he is tense due to some reason or there may be something else. Rest, you can... | |
Suggest treatment for heart problems
Sir, this is ashish here..i am from kolkata..wnt 2 talk wth u for my father, he stays in patna...he have some heart prblm wen i cnselted wth local cardilogist then he suggestd 4 pacemaker..can u advice me what to do..his age is 56 yr. I am telling u all the symptems. I conselted in... | Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that in 2:1 AV heart block patient will require Pacemaker definitely and is recommended for you to get it done after hemodyanamic stabilisation.Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Kind Regards Dr Bha... | |
What is the cause for blood stains on underwear?
Hello Doctor,I am Jhon, I have seen blood marks in my underwear when I wake-up from the sleep. I was in the fast sleep and had lot of heavy work during the day. I dont have any pain in my penis. I hope we called it as night fall but this time with blood. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.It may not be bleeding caused by penis itself but more likely this is sign of uroinfection or kidneys stones. This is mainly self limiting and doesnt require any specific treatment and you should just be patient and have fluids to promote urination. Les... | |
What could persistent cough causing vomiting after incubation suggest?
Hello, I was incubated during deep sedation for routine colonoscopy about 7 weeks ago and still have frequent cough. Chest X-ray is clear nod there is no infection present. Do you recommend a specialist ? The cough is persistent and annoying, and i... | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. PFT ( pulmonary function test )2. Bronchoscopic evaluation. Post intubation following are the possible complications that can cause annoying cough.1. Bronchitis2. Trach... | |
Suggest treatment for kidney stones and vomiting after eating
I have been to the ER 2 times since Friday. They siad I have kidney stones. However, since Sunday, I have not been able to eat or drink anything at all without vomiting. Its been 72 hours since i've had anything to eat or drink... I don't want to go back to... | HelloThanks for query .The vomiting that you have is basically due to reflux vomiting due to obstructive uropathy secondary to stones .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 a... | |
Can the implanon get damaged inspite of an injury?
Hi my bogfriend and i were playin around and he grabbed my arm. Right where my implanon was placed and i felt a pop and then burning. I felt my arm and it has now moved down by the inside of my elbow and my afm is kind of ringly. What does this mean and is the implano... | Hello,Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. In the current scenario, you could experience menstrual disturbances, infection at the insertion site, decreased effectiveness etc. I would ask you to contact your health care provider to plan further management. If the device is unfit for use, it should be removed... | |
Suggest treatment for rib cage pain and back pain
Hi my husband is a 58 year old type 2 diabetic. He is not feeling well and complaining of pains in his ribs and back (no injuries to explain this) so I checked his blood pressure. It is 110/64 but his pulse rate is 117. I m concerned. He has had some dizziness today al... | Hello,I have studied your case. If this pain is on the left side than it can be due to heart problem. He should immediately go to Er and get ECG. If there is any abnormality than he should take tablet to take care of that.If it is on right side than there is not so much to be worried. he still need a x ray though. So... | |
67yrs oldhad Prostatitus. pain in testicles and lower abdomen. Does acid reflux affect stomach pain?
I am 67 years old. I have had Prostatitus for about 35 years. When it flares it is extremely painful in the right testicle and the pelvic area. Feels like severe arthritus.Recently the pain is higher up in the lower ab... | see acute prostatitis is very painful.need per rectal examination good ultrasound of Kidney bladder prostate.if present will need 6 week of antibiotic .acidity can cause generalized pain.lower abd pain less common | |
Suggest treatment for pain in xiphoid process area
I have a strange pain in my xiphoid process area. It hurts to raise my arms, take deep breaths, lay on my back, stretch with my arms up and out. I can feel the pain constantly whether sitting or standing or lying down. It s pretty much feeling like I got punched in th... | Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* Much narrations have been given about the pain in depth , thanks for that details , but vital information about lump of 3 inches long is not there If it is externally seen , you are advised to upload i... | |
Which type of urine infection is this?
hi im 24yr male im feeling urine infection like when i finnished my toilet after few minuts later some drops of urine is coming out pls advice me what to do. | Hi.. A few drops of dribbling can normally occur after urination.. These are normal symptoms.. If the dribbling exceeds more than few drops, you would need evaluation.. A urine analysis would be needed to diagnose urinary tract infection though.. | |
What causes excruciating pain in upper abdomen after sugar intake?
I am a 35 yr-old woman, living in the Dominican Republic, healthy, except I experience extreme abdominal pains when I drink certain things, such as Coca-Cola. I believe the pain is directly related to sugar intake. The pain is usually excruciating an... | HiThanks for writing in HCMI need further information regarding your complaints 1.)how long you are suffering with this problem 2.) any difficulty in passing stool/loose stools 5.)any chronic analgesic intake history/alcoholic 3.)are u under any cardiac or anti hypertensive medications 4).any sudden weight loss 5.)abo... | |
Is it normal to get erections throughout the day?
why do men get erections throughout the day with no reason or cause for i know someone who gets these erections and he says he doesnt know why it happens and that there is no reason he cant figure it out he will be alone at time and nothing that is around to arouse him... | Hi, No, it is not normal. Check for your testosterone level for further diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
All wisdom teeth extracted with stitches, woke up with yellow things around stitches. Infection ?
i got all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted on tue afternoon. I got stitches on both bottem because they were only crowning and not fully grown out yet. Today (saturday) i woke up seeing that there are yellow things on and a... | hiii there's nothing to worry about...what yellowish liquid you are talking about is normal phenomena....it signifies that healing is taking place....this yellowish discharge is nothing but granulation tissue.....so no need to panic. if you would have been experiencing pain or persistent swelling around the affected ar... | |
What causes low WBC level?
Hello, I have been progressively getting sicker over the past 8 months since a rotator cuff injury where the subscapularis was full of toothpaste like calcium, supraspinatus has a 1 cm transverse tear in the centre & the bursa is full of fluid. 1 week ago I had a radionuclide bone scan show ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.There are many cause of low WBC count. Most common cause is viral infection. Other causes are malaria, typhoid, drugs, certain inflammation etc.You should not worry much about that. Drink plenty of water and take a course of antibiotics if needed.... | |
What is the treatment for rib cage pain?
Good day, my right rib is larger than my left rib. when i press i feel that they aren t the same. i started these feelings after giving birth. when i was pregent my baby used to hit me in my right rib. is it relate ? also, please isometimes feel the baby kicks in my stomach alt... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think this what you are feeling, it is not real rather it's just your feeling, in my opinion. If you don't have pain in the rib cage then you need not worry about it. The baby kicking inside, is also your own feeling, which... | |
How is backache treated based on MRI findings?
my daughter 19 is suffering from backache since february 2010 she develops numbness in limbs in standing position MRI shows peraspinal muscular spasm with diffuse annular bulging and central bilateral extrusion of L3-L4 disk causing mild thecalsac compressionand diffuse b... | thank you for the question.Epidurals may be tried 2-3 shots .If it doesnt relieve then discetomy surgery may be required.In meantime see a physical therapist and try lumbar traction for 10 days, wear a lumbo-sacral brace for support.take loraxone 500 mg BD and Dolo-neurobion Od after meals to relieve spasms.hot fomenta... | |
Been having sudden adrenalin rushes, heart races. Why does it happen? Why do I shake?
Hi there. I ve been having sudden adrenalin rushes, whereby my heart races, i feel sick and very light headed with the shakes. I ve been to see my gp but he wasn t very helpful. I m starting to get worried now as they re happening mo... | Hello, Your symptoms are typical of a panic attack. For some unknown reason your sympathetic nervous system goes into an overdrive. It can very frightening at times. The good thing is that it will pass sooner or later and you are back to your old self. Try to relax, take deep breaths and wait for it to pass. Some of my... | |
How to treat on my right parietal lobe?
I have a sharp dime like pain on my right parietal lobe near the top and center! It occurs every five minutes or so with a sharp pain and then disappears! Also my left eye constantly twitches every five to ten minutes or so like 10 times and then stops and then occurs again. Wha... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this is the nonspecific type of pain if I would be your doctor then I would treat you symptomatically and the best option is 'Tab Acetaminophen with Chlordiazepoxide three times in day" if the symptoms does not ... | |
What causes fever after undergoing stent removal?
I had bilateral stents removed yesterday and I am nautious and running a fever of 102.3..it has been raising all day. I had some pain so the nurse told me to take 2 oxycodone every 4 hours. It helps the fever for a while..it goes to 100.5 but then shoots right back up ... | Dear i can understand your concern . I would like to suggest you that if you have any lung infection then apart from fever you will have cough and sputum or chest pain etc .if you do not have any of this then the the most common cause seems to be stent removal site.get this site checked and if there is any r... | |
Rashes all over body, occur while sweating, red spots, ear swelling, hot to touch. Causes?
Hi, I sometimes get a rash all over my body. It only happens when I do sport and sweat, but it does not happen every time. It starts with small red dots that develop into big areas of hardening leather-like skin. My ears swell v... | hello .thanks for your query.. I feel that you have something knows as Urticaria.It is common condition with frequent exacerbations and remissions.In most cases,a direct cause is not identified.However a combination of correct anti histaminic tablets for a few months help in reducing the severity and frequency of these... | |
What causes vomiting and bowel movement immediately after consuming milk?
i feed my baby S26 SMA Gold for her fisrt milk but i change her milk after 10 days because her popo was so hard.i change her milk into NAN but my baby experiencing every time she drink her milk after 1 hour she will popo and so soft and smelly t... | HiWelcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The best way to keep bowels of an infant healthy is to exclusively breast feed babies in first 6 months of life and then gradual introduction of complementary feeds to ensure complete nutrition. Constipation and indigestion along with vomits af... | |
How to treat a elevating BP level?
I'm 45, 5'11'' 230# and have been checking my blood pressure twice a day for the last 4 weeks using a digital sphygmomonameter I bought at CVS. My diastolic s consitently over 90, usually 100 to 102. My systolic is ranging from 124 to 155. Tonight my BP was 155/101. I am seeing my do... | HiThanks for writing to HCM.it's not very serious but of utmost importance. Hope you got my point. BP in the range of 155/100 medication along with dietary modification would be an appropriate choice. | |
What causes right-sided abdominal pain and cloudy urine in a diabetic patient?
I ve had pain in my uppr abdomen on the right side that went into my back near the shoulder blade. Then the pain went away after I started drinking orange juice. Now, I have a sllght pain in the upper abdomen on the right side that is const... | This may be a case of Acid peptic disorder. But there is a chance of Post cholecystectomy syndrome. if have not detailed the duration of the problem, nature of the pain any associated symptoms like nausea vomiting relation to food(apart from orange juice). Moreover you have not detailed the present sugar status. The lo... | |
What causes painful sores on the buttocks?
Hi I m just wondering going back a few months or go on my arse crack I found to sores on my crack my ass they re very sore can t do nothing with you with them acetone on thing I can t go to the doctor because if it were there and what are they do u know | dear useryou need not to get warried about these sores but simply we should find the cause and treat itthese sores have more than one cause ......as it may be due to wearing tight narrow clothes and sweating or impaired cleaning .....as these simple causes lead to allergic reaction of affected area and forming these so... | |
Suggest treatment for cyst below collarbone
My son 40 years old has had a cyst in the middle of chest below collar bone about a quarter size drained twice (no ins) at Urgent Care they told him he has to go into a hospital to have it removed he s on his second round of antibiotic how serious is this? Thank you | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Recurrent chest wall infection needs identification of causative organism. So get done culture and sensitivity of fluid (pus) and start antibiotic according to the sensitivity report. Ideally complete removal of cyst (incision and drainage) s... | |
What does this blood report indicate?
We have my husband s recent blood test results but don t find anything with PSA next to it to determine what his level is. His doctor did not tell him what the number was when he went for his checkup so we re wondering if we can locate it on the results. Are other letters used for... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your main concern is regarding your serum PSA value and it indicate your prostate condition. If PSA means prostate specific antigen increased then it indicate some form of prostatic Pathology. You can attach report to check a... | |
What causes headaches and muscle pain after getting cervical steroid injection?
I had a cervical steroid injection in C5/6 and C6/7 with a cather NowI have tremers, headaches, muscle pain and weakness all the time . Have seen several doctors and everyone gives my a different diagnosis . Please can you tell me what hap... | Hello, In my opinion, you should get a new MRI of your cervical spine done with the aim to compare with any MRI previous to injection. In some cases, injections on the spine may result in adverse effects such as spinal cord injury. Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I ... | |
How can spinal arthritis be treated?
I have had three heart attacks and have died three times long story short my doctor has told me I was like the phones who has come back to life by rising from ashes at any rate I m handicapped but proud to say I can transfer myself and have total care of myself and I am proud of my... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You need to have good rest and take some painkillers especially NSAIDs, then as pain subsides, then start physiotherapy, laser therapy, and others.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards... | |
What causes swelling and pain in nipples?
My 17 year old son came home after a day at the beach and his left nipple is very swollen and sore to touch. Could he have been bit by something and how can we relieve the pain? You can feel a lump under the nipple. WHen he was younger he did have swollen nipples but they went... | HelloThanks for query.Your son has swelling of the nipple due to infection.Give him antibiotic like Doxicycline along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .Clean the area with microbial solution Betadine twice daily.This should get cured within a week.Dr.Patil. | |
What to do if whole back goes numb while having backpain?
i get very bad pain in my lower back simply just standing and wwhen i walk the pain gets very unbearable and my back goes numb it goes up my spine and into my neck if i try and walk thru the pain i start sweating and my whole back is numb and i feel as though i... | Numbness of the back itself is usually not worrisome. The sweating and feeling of passing out sounds like an acute reaction to pain, so you need medications to nip the painful episodes in the bud before they escalate. But the type of medication depends on how long you've been getting this pain. And if it's been months... | |
What causes persistent dizziness, cold and cough?
Hi there I have had several fainting or near fainting spells in my life. Increasing feelings of syncope but able to resolve prior to fainting by consuming sugar, or cooling neck. Happens alot under exertion when using thigh muscle, and yet I can complete a 1 hour boot ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The persistent dizziness of this intensity should be evaluated with means of MRI, laboratory work up for best judgement. * Till that period avoiding hypoglycemia states, maintain hydration with plenty of liquids, supportive... | |
Is it normal to have bleeding and watery discharge after having implanon removed in order to conceive?
Hi, i got my implanon removed on 22nd january. I hardly had periods whilst i had the implant in. We are trying to conceive but im unsure whats going on. For the past two days ive had a light orange/pink very water... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. It is common to experience some amount of withdrawal bleeding as the implant is removed. You can wait for a couple of days to see if your period will ensue. Usually the hormone levels decline within a week after removal of the implant and fertility return... | |
What causes abdominal pain and dark stools?
this morning i woke up eith a very sharp pain in my stomach. i didnt know if i was just hungry or in just in pain. i tried avoiding it as i thought it was because i was hungry but then i felt like i needed to vomit. so i went to the toilet and as i was about to poo, instead ... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.A few more information from your history if such pain occured earlier also and if you had any pain killers recently would have helped me in planning your management. Anyways, in case I was your doctor, I would send your stool for a routine test for ova and cyst an... | |
Q. Can I take expired medicines? Will it be effective?
Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am taking medicines for migraine (Sumatriptan). My tablets have expired. Can I take them? Would they still be effective? | Hello. When a medication says it is expired, it is not safe to take the drug. Its effectiveness will not be as desired. The properties and the actions of the drug will be reduced. So, you must avoid taking your expired medications. | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
Does troponin T test positive suggest immediate surgery?
hello. my brother suffered a mild form of heart attack according to his cardiologist, his Troponin T test is positive. what are the pssoble medical interventions to be done? does he need surgery immediately? because his cardiologist told us about angiogram and p... | Hi,Elevated tropinin levels can be seen in two conditions: heart attack and unstable ungina. It depends on troponin levels.In case of heart attack there is a 100% blockage of artery, it needs immediate angiogram and angioplasty.In case of unstable angina, there is near 100% blockage. It also needs angiography, but not ... | |
Prescribed with hard neck brace for stable spinous process fracture. Headaches and back aches after using braces. What to do?
I have a stable spinous process fracture of C-7 and have been prescribed a hard neck brace for 4-6 weeks. My neck does not hurt, I have no tingling anywhere except the neck brace is causing ser... | Hi Mtray, Welcome to healthcare magic! You are having the problem because you are not accustomed to a static posture of the neck, it takes some time to get adjusted to the static posture. Wear it continuously in the hours of activity and you would get used to this in 7-10 days. Meanwhile you can take Tab. Ultracet to e... | |
Is check up of gallbladder also included in edg?
i have been having digestion issues for a while. I had an edg done and I ve been on opeprezol for a few years and prilosec, now after the edg they put me on nexium. I did well for a week or so now I am sick again. lots of burping and just can t eat without my stomach fe... | Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.EGD screens the inside of the food pipe, the stomach and the first two parts of duodenum (duodenum is the first part of small intestine).EGD cannot screen the gallbladder.To know about the gallbladder an ultrasound scan may be done. Other scans... | |
What could numbness in knees following an injury indicate?
I fell onto my right knee approx 4 months ago, a lot of swelling and bruising. Immediate burning sensation when I fell. The swelling and bruising has resolved, yet the knee cap remains numb. I m not having any difficulty walking , the knee does not give out. T... | HelloI have read your query. There is possibility of meniscus or ligament injury. I will advise you MRI and EMG NCV study. Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel f... | |
What causes fever to shoot up every few hours?
I have a 1yr old...he has been running temperature for the past 2 days...its not high fever though 100 degree F. I am giving him crocin syrup (5ml) that is equivalent to tylenol. The fever comes down after the medicine is given, but shoots up again after 3-4 hrs. Please l... | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you child have symptoms of fever to shoot up every few hours which is due to impaired and reduced immunity of child. Need not to worry about it. Visit pediatrician to find out the cause of fever after thorough investigation. If required request your ... | |
How soon can metal plates be removed from bones?
I have two metal plates in my left arm that were put because of bone fracture october last year. they causing me intermittent pain in the wrist since january. the ortho surgeun suggested that they may be removed next year in october.i consulted another doctor yesterday ... | Hello, Metal plates can be removed any time once the fracture is united as can be elicited on a x ray. Though for forearm guideline is to remove anytime after 12 to 18 months since the time of fixation but only after confirming the signs of bony union. After plate removal bones becomes weak and it will take around two ... | |
Can the redness on upper arm be due to celluitis? Nodes were removed because of breast cancer
I just noticed some redness on my upper arm, wondered if this could be celluitis? 26 nodes were removed in 2010 because breast cancer had spread into 14 of them. I was diagnosed with stage 3 estrogen receptor positive br. can... | HI. It is difficult to say the real reason for swelling. To develop lymph-edema after 3 years of nodes surgery is difficult to say( although it can). Have you got a swelling with elevated local temperature? Any malaise , fever? Has it got a throbbing pain and pain on movement ? If yes - it can be cellulitis. I would ad... | |
Suggest treatment for intestinal pinworm in a child
My 6 year old has been diagnosed with pinworm today and has taken the dose of vermox this morning. How long does this take to work please? When will all the worms be dead and out of his system? Been told to repeat the dose (5ml) in 2 weeks time aswellMany thanks | Hi...usually the drug works in 24-48 hours. Your doctor was right, you need to repeat the dose in 10-14 days time.Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed). | |
Irregular cycle, abdominal cramps, hurts and burns while peeing. Reasons?
Hi i have an irregular cycle not sure how long,but its beetween 35 and 38 days i think i might have ovulated around a week ago and I didnt use protection, for the past week i have been feeling cramps in the middle of my lower abdomen close to th... | Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for choosing H.C.M.F. You have got irregular periods, had unprotected sex in expected date of ovulation. Feeling pain in the suprapubic region. difficulty in passing urine. As you suspect it could be threatened abortion, or tubal pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test reveals if p... | |
I just went to the bathroom and noticed my stools were a dark green..is this serious ? | Hi, Dont worry, it appears to be a solitary episode. Eat well and have lots of water, it will disapear. If it is a recurring problem, stools need to be examined by a Pathologist to rule out any pathogenic infection including fungal etc. Stool exam will also bring out any metabolic disease. Dont worry, it may not recur.... | |
What could be the reason for having a burning sensation and back pain?
well...im pretty sure what cause my back problem...I work at a daycare and I got 2 four year old boys to help me move a playhouse made out of a cardboard...not heavy at all...but 1 of the boys lifted it really high and I hurt my back. this happy 2... | It looks to me that you have developed acute back strain. Because muscles are in spasm they appear tight. I know that this condition is causes severe pain. first take bed rest, do not bend your back or walk unnecessary. Also take pain killer and muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz. Heat application through cloth or ... | |
How to relieve pain in the site of blood withdrawal?
Hi, I had 4 vials of blood drawn 6 days ago, felt nothing from it until yesterday, when it bruised and started hurting. Uncomfortable, constant sensation and mild pain up my bicep from the puncture site, especially with arm bent. I haven't exercised or done anything... | hiit could be a local haematoma or extravastation of the blood in the local tissues surrounding the puncture.cold compression on that area will help.application of thrombophobe ointment wil prevent further complcations of local infection and painkeep the limb elevated to increase the arterial blood flow to help in heal... | |
Is there any medicine for high BP and for circulation without any side effects?
Is there any medicine for high blood pressure, for circulation, and seizures that will not further damage my liver? I am now showing signs of liver damage from anti-convulsant therapy, and is there a hepatologist (liver doctor) in the midd... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.You have high blood pressure and seizures. You should take anti hypertensive drugs like losartan or atenolol. It will not damage your liver. don't worry about that. For liver damage you shld check your SGPT and if it comes very high then you shou... | |
Suggest treatment to control hair fall
i am suffering from hair loss problem since i have moved to bangalore from delhi.. i am maintaining proper and balanced food diet and does also not have any additional mental tension.. i have realized that my hair roots have become thinner.. any suggestions?? | Hi, I would recommend you to apply Minoxidil 5% lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily and take hair supplements like tablet Follihair A once daily. You need to continue these for 4 to 5 months to see significant results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, ... | |
What causes stabbing pain in lower abdomen during night?
Hello, I'm hoping you can help me. I am 29 years and weigh 82kg. I work part time and sometimes have to do night shift. More often than not I get quite sharp stabbing pain in my lower middle abdomen. It can be very severe at times to the point I am bent over in... | Hi,Pain in abdomen can be because of many reason,If your getting it when your hungry or at night then possibility of peptic ulcer may be their,other possibilities areRenal stones(colic),Sometimes amebiasis,Gastroentrities may also cause this pain,For this you will have to undergo some investigation like ultrasound abdo... | |
My son was suffering from cough, will my son develop chronic asthma in future ?
my son was suffering from cough for past two months. he is advised to take cof stop by a doctor but the cough is not controlled. hence asthalin syrup was givn. is asthalin syrup is prescribed for asthmatic patients. will my son develop chr... | Hi, First of all the cause of the cough has to be found out rather than suppressing the cough. The child might be having recurrent nasal block/discharge/enlarged tonsils/lower respiratory tract infections which are responsible for cough. Get your child examined by a good Child Specialist and an ENT Specialist. Regards ... | |
Does sauna help get rid of edema?
Have CLL. Taking first round of chemo. Terrible edema in feet, legs, arms, scrotum. Lasik lowers BP to danger level. Need to rid body of fluid. Have had several sentisis (sp?) both belly and lungs. Thought sauna may help. Is there danger in doing that? | Hi Welcome To HCMI have gone thru your query regarding odema . As far as I know odema itself is not a disease by itself . Edema or Oedema is a kind of swelling due to fluid retention in the body. It can be due to physiological or pathological causes. Edema generally occurs on the hands, arms, ankles, legs and the fee... | |
What causes high fever and high white blood cell count?
My dad had cancer 2 years ago surgery was performed and no chemo or radiation necessaryhe is 79 yrs old and recently ran a high fever with a high white blood cell count his fever was 103 his doctor sent him to the hospital who performed several tests and everythi... | HiLooking at the history and findings, it appears that your father must have had infection causing fever.Any malignancy causes immuno compromised state, which makes am individual prone for infections. Also as the age increases immunity comes down.Since his tests are negative, there is no need for concern.You can discus... | |
What is the suspicious blood result causing sudden death?
Hi doc, my brother age 39 , died suddenly. He was on medication for nerves and he had been drinking too. Doctors said organ failure. And they found something in his blood that made my dad belive tht bro was poisoned. And his throat was also burned due to someth... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your brother may died due to organ failure. Organ failure may be due to poisoning or may be due to other causes. Post mortem examination will give you the exact cause of death. Viscera examination and forensic examination report will clear ever... | |
How to get rid of libido?
respected sir, i am 29 years unmarried young boy. I have the problem that sometimes i want to sex relation with girls & do sometimes. but when i have no work to do then i feel only sex and desire to sex. so i cannot do work consciously. when i feel sex then it creat sex in my mind plz. guide ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is normal at this age. You should be prioritizing things in your life.Learning yoga and meditation will help you. Doing exercises, gym,learning new hobbies are other alternate methods. Don't take any medicine to decrease ... | |
Suggest treatment for high fever , headache and vomiting in a child
My 5 year old daughter has been running a temp on and off for the last week, but since yesterday it has reached as high as 102 to 103.6. She complains of headaches and chills. Over the counter medication does bring down the fever a bit but not complet... | thanks for askingI gone through your question, your 5 year daughter having fever with chills since last week. I was your treating pediatrician ,then i would examine and investigate her for cause of fever. common cause of high grade fever with chills is malaria, urinary tract infection(UTI), So i order Blood test ... | |
What does both kidneys show loss of corticomedullary differentition mean?
Hi Sir. My father is 75yr of Age & he is a High BP patient since long time although his BP is under Control as he takes medicines. Last BP record 160/75. In regular check up doctor advised to do a USG . As per reports other organ is seems to be ... | HelloThanks for query.The kidney has two components outer solid part known as Cortex which is main part that is involved in function of the kidney like filtration of solutes ,waste products and formation of urine .Second part is Medulla which function as storage of urine and waste products for few minutes(Coolecting Sy... | |
Can excessive masturbation cause infertility?
Hello doctor I am 22 year old male I want to know can excessive masturbation causes infertility am masturbating 3- 4 times daily from last 3 to 4 years now I am worried about my future will it affect my marred life or I should have to consult a doctor or not | Welcome to healthcaremagic, Masturbation is a normal phenomenon in men and there is nothing wrong about it. It will not cause infertility. Masturbation will not effect your sex life in future but remember excess of anything is bad and excessive masturbation may make you tired and you may not able to focus on other ... | |
What is the remedy for pain due to glandural fever?
Hi there. My 2yrs and 6month girl got glandural fever. They gave saturday Ponstan Mixed with Panado for fever and pain and Klacid antibiotics. She has itch places Or knees and ankels and is moaning a lot.mouth also swollen.sores inside. Battle to eat en battle to tak... | Hi,Poor child ,glandular fever is painful.and your daoughter also has sores inside her mouth.The best way to manage the pain is to keep her comfortable,frquent sips of clear fluids .ypu can use a stronger pain killer like ibuprofen..Watch her carefully and if she is not able to take fluids and symptoms dont improve in ... | |
Suggest remedy for fungal infections
Hi i got infected with fungal infection on my body big size rings shaped on my stomach, chest and back.and lot of marks if bacteria on my private parts also.presently i am using propizole nf and closip and candid . but it is not doing any great help . plz advice as this is troublin... | HiThank you for asking HCMI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to fungal infection Tinea corporis. Clotrimazole wont be effective in all. So i usually advise miconazole ointment for local application and fluconazole tablet for oral intake in my patients. I also advise ketoconazole soap in tho... | |
What causes lump behind neck?
Hi, my mom is in remission from nhl stage 1, it s been. 1 year. Today she feels a tiny lump behind the neck and it pains when touched very hard, is it some cold symptom or a relapse, what should I do, her next routine check up is in a month, would a pet scan be needed | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,you seem to have a relapse with neck node mostly. FNAC biopsy under PET scan would resolve the issue.Pain in neck -node is due to the tumour necrosis.Don't gu... | |
Talk to self, seeing and conversing with imaginary people. Reason, treatment?
Hello my name is Josie and I m 13, 14 in October. I think I m going mad, when I m alone in my room or just alone I talk to myself but not really myself I can see people, and they reply but they can be as simple as my friends or family to cel... | Hello, These symptoms would fall in category of visual and auditory hallucinations. These symptoms are seen in group of diseases which are clubbed under psychosis. You are so young and you should share this problem with your relative or care-giver and seek help of a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist will discuss about it with... | |
What is the treatment for ejaculation problems?
Good Morning... i have a question... i am planning for a family what i have realized that while having intercource i donot eject semen everytime. it ha shappened to me couple of times.. need to know whether i should consult a doctor or is it normal??? | Hello, In some men this problem is seen. try changing position. Spend time in foreplay and continue pushing (remaining still inside the vagina may cause lack of stimulation and ejaculation problem). Try Kegel exercise. If still the problem persists, please consult doctor to find out the cause. The problem may lie in th... | |
Is there a possibility of intrauterine growth restriction when the placenta is anterior upper early and is grade-3 at 32 weeks of pregnancy?
Hi doc,I m 32 weeks,3 days pregnant.i had my ultrasound today.it is said that my placenta is anterior upper early and it is grade 3. Amniotic fluid is adequate,AF1 is 13cm.foetal... | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The following conclusions can be considered based on the ultrasound report you have furnished. 1. Placenta lying anteriorly is perfectly fine and showing early grade 3 maturity is considered to be normal at this stage of pregnancy. 2. Amniotic fluid is adequate ... | |
Suggest diet for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
My father is an Ischemic heart patient, 61years old. He is presently taking warf (5;2.5;2.5) & his INR Level is 1.5 right now.From July 28th,2011to Sep 16,2011 he has been diagonised for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation , Ischemic cerebrovascular accident, pn... | He has to be very careful about diet as the diet will alter the absorption of warfarin the dose u are taking is not helping so increase the 2 to 3mg and repeat inr every week follow warfarin diet | |
What is the treatment for pain and swelling in the calf?
I had a fall and the right side of my knee and calf is swollen and in pain along with swelling and numbness in the front of the calf. It is worse upon straightening the leg. Also my ankle and foot are swollen. When I fell I felt my knee twist before I hit the gr... | Hi, I think you should go in for x-rays of injured leg. Meanwhile apply ice every hour for ten minutes and strap the leg with elastocrepe bandage and an improvised splint before going for the x-ray--regards | |
What is white worm like on toilet paper after having flagyl for positive c diff?
I was tested for c diff and it came back positive. I am now on my 2nd round of flagyl, and I have a low grade temp of 99.9. I noticed that both times I've taken this medication, my stool looks suspicious. I notice small 1/2 inch white loo... | welcome to hcm, Hopefully the worms are coming out. send a sample for testing if you find next time. if it is confirmed that that is worm only you may need benzimidazole drugs for parasitic worm manifestations.hope this explains with regardsDr.Amarnath | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting and asthma cough
Hi, my son is 10 years old and is generally healthy, he has an Asthma cough occasionally. I am worried and made an appointment to see a doctor as he has been vomiting. It has become a bit of a habit as it happens every 4-5 days and tends to be an hour after he has eaten!... | Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history and would like to make following suggestions for him:1. From your history, I would first think of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and food allergy.2. Were I treating him, I would prescribe him antacid like ranitidine or omeprazole before each me... | |
History of fibroadenoma. Have growing lumps. Family history of breast cancer. Do not want surgery
Hello doctor....i am 19 yrs old... was suffering nd still hav few lumps ...i hav got operated twice ven i was 17 yrs nd 18 yrs nd got removed about 4 lump( fibroadenoma and fibroadenosis)..now its alomost a year and now I... | Hi, You should have asked for X-ray mammography. According to BI-RADS score the nature of the lump can be predicted in a more definite way. As you have got strong family history, BRCA mutation status to be checked. Breast MRI may be an option also. In case of any suspicion more radical approach must have been taken. Co... | |
Is pregnancy possible with fallopian tube abnormalities?
I'm 37 years old, underwent uterine fibroid surgery in sept 2010, I have taken HSG test recently and results are as under - UTERUS - Normal sized uterus, uterine cavity shows smooth outline, No evidence of filling defect FALLOPIAN TUBES - Right tube is visualize... | Hi, I think you can conceive as your one tube is patent. But you should go for a laparoscopy to confirm the findings of HSG. Tubal canalization can be done and tubes acne be opened sometimes. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo | |
What causes intermittent appearance of bruise on spine?
hi, my almost two year old has on and off bruising along his spine...always over the same area. i have noticed this for quite a while. he has dr appt next month and i will definitly mention it but after googling this, i am getting more concerned as i hear the men... | your child need to be investigated for bleeding disorder..and ya, cancer is rare possiblity , least concern about it.. |
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