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Suggest treatment for toothache
Hi, I am from Philippines. I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have been sufferring from severe toothache for days now. I 24 years old, already working and I still got no time to go and see my dentist but tomorrow I will as I cannot take the pain anymore. I took one tablet of ibuprofen yester... | Your stress levels will surely affect ur baby. Go to a dentist and get your treatment done. Pain won't affect but taking stress for a pregnant mother isn't good for her baby | |
Is pain in armpit,chest and mid back symptoms of lung cancer?
I had acdf surgery to c5/6/7 in October. The pain is far worse than before I had it done. Pain is now under my armpit and in chest and misd back. Had facet joint injections in January but they haven't helped. Could this be a lung cancer. I keep reading abou... | I feel your symptoms are related to nerve compression related to your cervical spine.Are you suffering from cough, breathlessness, loss of appetite or a weight loss?? If you are worried about lung cancer then an Xray will answer your doubts. | |
Q. I am having persistent cough. My doctor told me that there is no need for taking x-ray,do you think the same?
Hello doctor, I am having a persistent cough for 14 days. I feel something like phlegm, but I am not able to spit it out. I feel shortness of breath also. The doctor has diagnosed bronchitis, but I want to ... | Hello. Yes, most likely you have bronchitis. But you should do sputum microscopy. Please answer the following: | |
What causes electric like shocks in left chest and neck pain?
I have been getting electric like shocks in my left chest for seconds at time and then they disappear. In addition, I am having pain down the middle of my neck. It was only on the left side, but now it's on the right too. Could these be related? I'm confuse... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Electric shock like feeling in left sided chest with neck pain can be due to heart diseases like angina or arrhythmia. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of heart 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Holter monitor... | |
Trying to conceive and using ovulation kit. Suffered from chemical miscarriage. Any solution?
Hi have been trying to get pregnant for 6 months now have a 3year old and had a chemical miscarriage in may, I use ovulation kits to see when I ovulate do the deed every other day and so far nothing, is this normal what am I ... | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.If you are ovulating then chance of pregnancy is high if husband's semen analysis is normal.Take folic acid regularly and discuss with your gynaecologist about doing a tube patency test and blood tests. If everything is normal you have high chance of pregnancy in next ... | |
Severe pain in stomach. USG showing variation in report. Can i ask a doctor online?
Dear Sir, About two years back I felt severe pain in the middle of my stomach. USG showed tiny multiple calculii in gall bladder . I was asked by my doctor to prepare myself for removal of gall bladder by surgery after one month. Durin... | Hi and welocme to HCM. Thank you for your query.It seems like this is gallbladder issue and I sugegst to do chlecytectomy without further investigation. YOu can do Ct to see the exact is there some stone but cholecytectomy is simple procedure today and you dont have to be concerned about it. YOur gallbladder symptoms w... | |
What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?
I ve had tingling and numbness in both feet for 2-3 years, had MRI and EMG done Feb,2014. Saw a neurosurgeon in May, he recommended laminectomy, diskectomy, L5-S1 area, and removal by laser spurs also in the L5-S1. Surgery was done this past Tuesday, June 24,2014. Wasn t ... | Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Q1 : What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?A1 : Numbness is due to the involvement of Nerve Roots by the DiscQ2 : How long of a healing... | |
What does this ECG test result for a sudden toothache and headache indicate?
I have a question, actually a few about my daughter. 4 months ago, she had a toothache and headache before bed. She was really tired and turned in early. At 6:30 in the morning, she had a seizure un her sleep. Rushed her to ER, had her follow... | welcome to hcm ..please try to understand that as the EEG shown the seizure activity then there is no doubt about diagnosis and please convince her to take medicines for proper period especially three years | |
What is survival rate for triple bypass surgery?
My Grandmother is 83 years old.She has to have triple bypass surgery.I was wondering what is the survival rate of someone her age?She s has a lot of stress and has had a recent heartattack.She is over weight,not obease but her Dr. has been telling her to change her diet... | Hi,The life expectancy and survival rates depend on f a patient has low heart contractility and heart failure. If a patient's heart contractility is not too decreased, the patient doesn't have heart failure and no other serious diseases, then he/she may have good life expectancy, and patients with severely decreased he... | |
Suggest remedy for bruises in knee
My knees are very purple and my elbows are dark but not purple. My knees look like huge bruises. There is no itching or allergy as I have been trying to figure out what it is. It does not get worse or better just remains the same. I take several medicines and was wondering if you kno... | Hello,The dark knee can be related to hyper-pigmentation. Some medications can cause this side effect. Please send the names of the medications that you are taking for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician | |
How to treat the swollen and painful part in the neck caused by a injection?
This may be a strange question, but strange or not I am very concerned about my friend. We both inject meth pretty much on a daily basis so we are both some . Generally not that big of a deal. But this what familiar with an occasional miss, b... | Hello, It is due to local inflammation. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards... | |
Suggest remedy for breathing problem and difficulty in eating and drinking
Hello. My grandfather was in a nursing home being fed when he threw up and was having problems breathing so he was hospitalized. When he was in the ER, he was breathing on his own but was in pain. We were told he had pneumonia that day and that... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query for your grand father in details .* This condition is of multi factorial probably multi organ involvement needs precise evaluation of the patient thoroughly , co relation with all supportive reports of laboratory , x-ray and oth... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent night fever and loss of appetite
My 2yr old daughter has had persistent night fever, she weighs 12kg. She has been given ibuprofen, and antibiotics but the fever persists. She has also been given malaria drugs . She has loss of appetite . Pls help.Hi, may I answer your health queries righ... | please get hemogram complete along with mountox test and a chest xray. please monitor the temp. every 4 hourly and review me with the lab report. | |
Suggest remedy for mild jaundice with breathlessness
hi,, my husband is breathless no cough has had antibiotics as xray shows tiny consilidation in both base of the lungs, he is no better but blood test showed wear on the kidneys and slight jaundice of the liver , has to repeat all test nxt wk , cant get him to go soo... | Hi thanks for asking question.Noted consolidation seen in x ray..with b dyspnea.Suggestive of pneumonia....Here it us chances of spread of organism through blood into various organ like kidney and over.So could be septicemia According to blood culture and sensitivity proper Antibiotic need.Second common cause of consol... | |
What causes pain in back radiating to chest along with difficult breathing?
Today I had a sharp pain that started in the back on the right shoulder blade and came around to my front and hit my chest, I could not breath and it brought me to my knees with my face red. My husband was very worried and took my blood pressu... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Sharp right sided shoulder and chest pain with breathing difficulty is commonly seen due to lung infection (pneumonia). Pneumonia actually cause pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). This is the reason for Sharp pain. So better to get done chest... | |
Q. My father had undergone partial penectomy. Why is there a need for another surgery?
Hello doctor, My father had partial penectomy two weeks ago, and our doctor has suggested for another surgery. I am sending his postsurgical reports. Can you please let us know if surgery is required, and he still have cancer? | Hello. All tumor has been removed, and resection margins are free. But tumor involvement is deep inside, and so the surgeon wants further surgery so that the tumor should not come back after some time. Also, ultrasound reflects a reactive lymph node, and so your doctor might be planning for the removal of lymph nodes. ... | |
Chronic ITP, bleeding from nose, gums, purple spots. Ways to increase platelet count?
Hello Doctor. My wife is having Chronic ITP.She has bleeding frm nose , gums, purple spots.Recently we are blessed with a baby girl and she is normal. Now am afraid of my wife . Can u plz suggest me wt cn b done now to increase her p... | Hi, welcome to HCM I am Dr Das Basically, in tip, the placements get destroyed rapidly which causes bleeding . There are many modalities of treatments available. First, you have to admit your wife in a hospital for monitoring then arrange for placements from blood bank , consult with doctor for giving steroids and f... | |
Had seizure. Stopped medication for multiple tuberculoma. Facing double picture, losing balance. Probable medication?
what are the side effects of eptoin after a seizure? My son had a seizure, he was operated elevan years back for multiple toberculoma.He had no complaint of any nature during these elevan years.Yes he ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. His current symptoms could be due to brain disease (tuberculoma of brain). However, if you say that the MRI of brain is normal, then this possibility can be excluded. Eptoin (phenytoin) toxicity or overdosage can also produce these symptoms. It can be checked in a blood test called... | |
What causes chest tightness, breathlessness and mild headache?
I am a 53 year old female in good health. Do not smoke and maybe slightly overweight. I have been feeling yesterday and today, like my chest is tight and it is harder to breath deep to catch my breath. Slight headache and earache but do not have a cold. I ... | Hello,If you were my patient I would suggest you take an EKG today and, you can go tomorrow to your physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Anila Skenderi | |
What causes pain in back/bicep when having degenerative disc with shoulder replacement?
i have degenerative disc at L2,L3,L4L5,S1 i have also had a pain across my back for the past 4 weeks and it is bad. seems like it in the scapula area from left to right. and on the right side some pain goes down the right bicep.... | It looks to me that apart from disc protrusion at your back you are also having cervical disc protrusion. This leads to nerve compression and it causes pain in shoulder, biceps and in scapular region. My advice to you is to get cervical spine MRI. Treatment for this will be intermittent cervical traction exercises and ... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Q. I am anemic and suffering from recurrent fever. What to do now?
Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old female. My present symptoms are feeling weak and unable to walk or stand continuously for a few minutes. My Hb% is 9 and I am anemic. I also have fever for one week and taking Oritaxim-O 200. Please help. | Hi. Looking at your complaints, your weakness is due to anemia. Nutritional deficiency. Serum ferritin level. Malarial fever or UTI. Tablet Bizfer-XT for three months. For further information consult a general medicine physician online.---> | |
Can the positive pregnancy test result be due to capsules?
Hello. I been taking the hcg activator capsules for 11 days. (2 in the morning and 2 around lunch). My period has been late this month for 7 days. I just took a pregnancy test and it came out positive.... Can it be due to the capsules? And also at this point i... | Hi,HCG activator capsule dose not cause positive pregnancy test. Your delayed period by 7 days and positive pregnancy test suggest pregnancy. These tablet does not affect the baby. I would suggest go for blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy as it is more sensitive and specific than urine pregnancy test. Avoid stress, t... | |
What could it be if having lower abdominal pain radiating to groin, pressure during urination?
I m having lower abdominal pain around the right side of my waist, sometimes the pain is sharp and radiating down the right side of my leg towards my right testicle. I feel some pressure when I urinate on that particular sid... | Hi.The pain you explained which radiated to the testicle and the leg is suggestive of a stone in the right ureter. The stone and the hydroureter can cause a mild pain on movement. Ultrasonography after preparation of the abdomen with Duclolax and Gases will give a proper diagnosis. The treatment will depend upon the lo... | |
Why am I feeling shaky inside stomach and lower chest?
I have had a shaky feeling inside my stomach and lower chest now for a week. I don t know what it is. I ve checked by blood glucose level, but it s within the normal range. I am a healthy individual who works out 5 days a week. I am on no medications. | Helloit could either be ACUTE GASTRITIS or related to some underlying heart disease...get a urgent ECG and send me your report | |
Do estrogen blockers help in the treatment of gynecomastia?
A couple of years ago I noticed that I have Gynocamastia and in 2015 I did a surgery but I didnt like the result and it didn t change a lot. I visited a doctor last month and he said surgery might help to get the result you want. So this is my story but my qu... | Hi, Estrogen blockers will not give desired results. You can consult a general surgeon and plan for surgical removal of abnormally enlarged breast tissues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can my broken teeth be treated urgently?
I have shingles and testerday I broke my tooth. The tooth is very sharp and is cutting into my tongue and I cant eat anything as my tongue is very sore with rubbing on my tooth. Will the Dentidt be able to treat me if I ring in tomorrow for an urgent appointment | thanks for your query, you can get the sharp tooth rounded off but inform the dentist about your shingles...so that he can take special precautions..you can use topical anesthetic and analgesic for soreness of the tongue.. i hope my answer will help you..take care.. | |
Suggest treatment for testicle pain and penis tilt
MY TESTIS BALLS GET UNBALANCED (Left ball hanging) due to wrong masterbation from last 4 years. Sometimes there is severe pain in it and also my penis gets tilted towards leftside which is great problem during sex. Kindly suggest me what to do now.(21 years, 5'7",65... | Hello, It is normal to have a lower testicle compared to the other one to some extent. However, having pain in the testicle is not normal and should be examined by a urologist. You may have a varicocele on one side that is why it is slower than the other one. Also for your penis deviation, it should also be evaluated p... | |
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... | |
What does this renal scan indicate?
This is what my test results say. I am freaking out as a friend of mine just lost a kidney to cancer. I can't get an apt for a urologist for 2 weeks. Should I be worried? The right kidney measures 10.8 cm in longitudinal dimension. The left kidney measures 10 cm in longitudinal ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your renal scan show that you are having renal stone in left kidney which is not causing any obstruction in urinary flow, there is nothing serious in this report except a harmless renal stone, no chance of having any renal c... | |
What is the cure for chronic pelvic inflammatory disease ?
what is the cure for chronic pelvic inflammaty disease | welcome to hcm, u need to first get tested and rule out tb and other bacterial conditions..once u know the cause it can be treated with antibiotics..also get a USG done to rule out other causes which can sometime mimic pelvic inflammatory disease like recurrent appendicites,etc..take care | |
Can tracheal tube help in alleviating respiratory distress?
My Auntie has emphesema and currently in the hospital for respiratory distress. she is currently on a respirator & they tried to take her off but she cannot breath on her own with the oxygen so theyare suggesting to put a trachea in. her lungs are very bad & ... | What they are talking is to put a Endotracheal tube inside her lungs & she will be made to respire on artificial ventillator which will give & control the breathing of her from outside so no worries of her lungs being weak or anything.Secondly she may be weaned of the ventillator once she starts taking efficient breat... | |
Do I have an oral infection ?
Hello, I have a major dental problem! Been to an oral surgeon and need all teeth removed - and then will have mini implants. But until I can get the $$ for this I have had alot of trouble. I have what I describe as a skin tag connected to my upper gum near where one of my teeth is missing... | hello, with your above mentioned description as major dental problem, whitish painful dot & skin tag .. i cant get a clear picture of your problem. be more specific.. or send an scanned copy of opg to my mail id along with detailed explanation of your problem.. whitish dot from when? your age? skin tag looks like? deta... | |
What causes fainting, cold sensations and sweating while on Coreg?
HI, About two hours ago, I had a short bout of feeling faint, and breaking out in a cold, clammy sweat. I laid down and it went away. I am on meds for Afib (Coreg) which I don t have after an ablation seven years ago. What could have caused this? Kim | Hi,WelcomeThis is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.Atrial Fibrillation can cause clot formation in heart & we keep our patients on blood thinner for it. Clot can travel to any part of body including brain which can cause this faintness.Other cause could be fall in bp. So i recommend you to discuss with your primary doctor regar... | |
Why there is a swelling on the left side of my lower abdominal area?
Hi, I ve experienced swelling on the left side of my lower abdominal area / upper groin I noticed this about a month ago. It wasn t extremely noticeable but I felt it more so when lying down. I just started experiencing some pins and needles feeling ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pain in lower abdominal area with needla and pin like sensation . You may have some kidney stones or some other disease in kidney or urinary tract. You should go for urine analysis and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnos... | |
Q. I have pain between my shoulder and neck. What to do?
Hi doctor, I have a problem with my shoulder. I have a pain between my shoulder and neck. I had treatment for it. It was good for three months. Again, I started to have pain between my shoulder. I do not know the reason. What to do? | Hi. You have soreness, and it triggers the trigger points. There is nothing to worry. Try to do a lot of icing and mild rolling with a foam roller in your neck and back. Once the pain gets reduced, try to do a lot of stretches for neck and chest muscles. Try to strengthen your neck muscles. Drink plenty of water. | |
How can extreme pain below the ribcage after an injury be treated?
I am a martial art player. I was hitted on left side of middle back just below the rib cage in fight about 1 year ago. From then i have an extreme pain just 2 month before hit in left back muscle and in spinal cord from 6 months i can t sit longer if t... | Hello, It might be due to minor contusions after the injury. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and take a CT scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you f... | |
Do penis size grow after the age of 16?
I m a 16 year old male, I have arm pit hair, pubic hair, and a little bit of facial hair. My penis and testicles are small, almost like a baby, I m, 5ft 10inches, weighing 250lbs., recents doctors say I m big boned and a healthy weight for me is 200lbs. When will my penis grow | The length of your penis is not mentioned in the question, how ever it is not very important that you have a very long reproductive organ. You need not have that complex that you have a very small penis. The average erect penile length is about 12.8 to 15 cms when completely erect. Also as you are 250 lbs, you find you... | |
What causes pain at the base of skull in a patient after an accident?
Hello. I am a 54 year female. In the past year i have noticed that i am losing the strength in my hans and i have become increasingly clumsy. I lose my balance and i have fallen twice in the last six weeks . The fall i took last night was horrible m... | Hi ,Pain at the base of skull and loss of balance after accident could be due to cv junction abnormality.If I would have been your doctor ,I shall examine you for deficits and advise you MRI CV junction with brain and cervicak spine .Advised to consult with neurosurgeon. | |
Blotchy skin on neck, chest, arms. Using benadryl. Allergic to products used at hairdressers. Treatment?
Hi, my name is XXXXX and I am 20 years old. I have had something happen to me about 3 times now, all apart from each other. I was getting my hair done about 4 months ago and once my hair was done I took my hairdres... | must be some type of cloth material like the covering cloth used by hair dresser and the material of same type in the clth store just see the material | |
What are the normal values for carotid artery systolic velocity ?
I just had a Bilateral carotid artery ulstrasound with the following findings. The right common carotid artery peak systolic velocity is 87 cm/second and the internal cartotid artery peak systolic velocity is 216 cm/second. Pre sclerotic right ICA ststo... | Hello, These numbers tell that you have stenosis of both your internal carotid artery, that the stenosis is to advanced especially in the left internal carotid artery with a psv of 424. These may need surgical removal. You should take aspirin and atorvastatin and see the doctor tomorrow. Hope I have answered your query... | |
Suggest treatment for premature ejaculation
I M 30 YEARS OLD . MARRIED . I HAVE PROBLEM OF Premature ejaculation . before 2 years i get treatment on depression antidepressant drugs (cetrizine) now from 6 month i stop this medicine. i have habit of Masturbation daily from past 10 years. which medicine and treatment so... | Thank you for writing to HCM.I understand your problem of early ejaculations.I suggest you to reduce frequency of masturbation because very frequent masturbation leads to conditioning of mind to ejaculate early and this happens in faster ejaculation with partner too.When clients with similar problem approach me, I advi... | |
What causes my son's sudden high fever and pain in the back of the head?
6 year old boy, history of unexplained sudden high fevers of 104-105 degress. Has a high fever again this time with bad headache in back of head and dizzy.. what could be causing this. He also has a history of nosebleeds that don't appear to be a... | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicViral infections are the most common cause for fever and other signs/symptoms of infection in children though other types of infections can occur as well.His temperature is very high and would need treatment with antipyretics (Eg acetaminophen), tepid sponging and possibly fan thera... | |
What is the treatment for wrist pain?
I have a clicking sound in my wrist and slight swelling with pain when I press on my wrist, pain isnt bad enough to need pain killers but my wrist doesnt feel normal. I slipped and fell on some ice last tuesday morning. My Dr thinks its a sprain, I have only just noticed the cli... | Hello,I think that you should have a wrist x-ray at least in 2 projections frontal and side view as you may have a distal radius fracture which is not uncommon when you fell on ice, even though you do not have much pain (it may be a nondisplaced fracture).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you... | |
Taken Duoloton L as birth control pills. Any effect on conceiving?
I have taken Duoloton L as birth control pills from Jan 12 to August 12 i.e. for complete 8 months. There after my periods are normal. but I always experiences cramps during perid since last 2 years( except during OC pills consumption). We have used ba... | Hi thanks for your question. Oral contraceptive pills(OCP) don't affect fertality at all.Fertality returns to normal once you stop taking OCP. Barrier methods have no effect on fertality. There can be delay in fertality due to both of these contraceptive methods. Hope this answers your question. | |
Does herpes happen instantly?
I have been with my boyfriend for over 3 months. The other day after a shower, I noticed my labia majora was a bit rough (I had shaved with no shaving cream. I had sex pretty soon after and had sex the next day. There was some friction during sex and I was sore immediately after. I notice... | Lesions of Herpes appears from8 10 15 days after incubation. The best way to know is to do a Tzanck Test. In order to know if it is herpes or not. You should visit an especialist. | |
What causes tightness in the chest with dry cough?
I'm actually a physician too but could use some advice. I have mild reactive airway disease, and use albuterol for rescue on rare occasion. I'm also pregnant at the time. After the huge dust storm here in Arizona I've been quite short of breath. It doesn't feel like m... | Hi welcome to health care magic... You have positive history of allergic airway disease.... Your auscultation should be done to look for rhonchi that suggest toward bronchoconstriction.... Meanwhile do your CBC with AEC count.... If AEC more than 400 to 500 than antiallergic that suits you can be prescribed like Alleg... | |
What causes persistent headaches with ear pain?
My daughter is 4 years old and has been complaining of a headache for 3 days. She says it hurts in the top of her head and last night she complained a bit of her ear hurting. Her highest temp was 101.5. I have given her motrin and tylenol but the headache still comes bac... | Hello and welcome to health care magicHeadache along with fever and earache points towards middle ear infection.Take your child to an ENT (ear nose throat) specialist.They will guide you regarding use of antibiotics anti-allergics after examining earache.Meanwhile give pain killers and do hot fomentation to ease the ac... | |
Q. Is surgery required for my mother's thumb injury?
Hi doctor, Basketball hit my mother's left thumb and there is a regular pain for some two years now. The skin becomes harder in that area. Also, that arm becomes thinner as compared to the other arm. Please help. | Hi. Revert back with more detailed history to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> | |
Please give me suggestion whether i go through open operation or laparoscopic operation for inguinal hernia
I have left inguinal hernia since last eight month i have taken treatment by ayurvedic medicine but i get no relief however there is no major progressive symptoms are appear please give me suggestion whether i g... | Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. You should consult a General Surgeon for this, getting operated is the best option for inguinal hernia. Laparoscopic is a costly procedure but it is a minimally invasive surgery and bleeding will be less. Open surgery will have bleeding as a complication but not always though. Goo... | |
What causes leg pain and heart palpitations?
My lower legs hurt when I lay down at night, dull ache sometimes comes on like contraction. Sometimes my hips hurt at night, veins in my feet are somewhat larger, blood pressure 102/56, heart flutters when I lay down causing me to lose my breath and cough, had PE history, r... | Hello there . I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Nocturnal night cramps in the calf muscles can be because of a variety of reasons. You said that your L4 L5 are deteriorated. It may be causing the leg pain due to nerve compression. It can also be due to DVT as you said you have noticed y... | |
Jerking body, itching, tremors. Family history of hemi-migraine, epilepsy, ME. Is it MS?
Hi doctor, I live in uk and am showing many signs of ms, but have not been diagnosed. My hp has refered me to neuro . Two questions.... 1. My body jerks a lot, I itch like mad, and have tremors... How will it be possible for me to... | Hi Julia,I have read your symptoms in detail, and based on them, there is little chance of you having MS.However, MrI brain would help in making a diagnosis. If you are not still during MRI, they would give you short term sedation or light general anaesthesia.You could be having Myoclonic epilepsy and migraines, both o... | |
Have been sedated and ventilated. Suffered brain injury and had part of skull removed. Not responding to pain
Myu sister has been in hospital for 12 days sedated and ventilated. The sedation was stopped 5 days ago and the ventilator (now tracheotomy) was turned off yesterday. She suffered a brain injury and has had pa... | HIThank for asking to HCMShe must be in coma, ( Deep) she may not be respond to any stimuli either, it is not the thing like you said here the part of the skull cant be removed, I think you must be wrongly under stood if this the thing then the condition of your sister is critical you need to ask for prognosis to the... | |
Suggest remedy for heart ailment
I woz recently admitted to hosp with chest pains,angiogram clear but stress test caused svt and then sugar level dropped to 3.1 and heart 30bpm.Felt very faint and lite headed.Been given cardicor and simvistatin 40 mg to take what is wrong?Not been given diagnosis from cardiologist! Ma... | Your chest pain migjt be due to SVT,stress tmt is done to see if you are getting some arrhythmias/SVT on exertion.So possibly your chest pain is due to SVT,as your angiogram is normal.The other thing which you can done is to get your 24 HR holter monitoring done.With that you can also see if you are getting any abnorma... | |
Recovering from mouth and throat cancer, have large mucus build up in throat, constant hacking. Medicines?
Hi My name is Duncan McGlashan i am recovering from Neck and Throat cancer diagnosed in 2009 and underwent Chemo Therapy and Radio Therapy , I am cancer free now going into my 4th year BUT I have a large build up... | Hi, radiation to head and neck region often associated with similar problems. unfortunately there is very little medication to treat it. the better thing you can do is to keep your mouth moist my some artificial salivary preparation. there is a medicine pilocarpine which also give some positive result in some cases. co... | |
Q. What causes cold hands and feet along with fatigue?
Hi doctor, I am having cold hands and feet. I also have little bit of fatigue. Two years ago, I lost 90 pounds with diet and exercise. I had high blood pressure and anemia when I was pregnant with twins three years ago. Now, I have taken a complete blood count. I ... | Hi. Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Nutritional. Thyroid hormone profile. For further information consult a hematologist online.---> | |
Is anti rabies vaccination necessary for scratch by cat?
Dear Doctor, Good day. I'm 21 yrs. old, 5' 2'' and 110 lbs. my query is about anti rabies vaccine. I was bitten by a dog last May 14, 2011 and had anti tetanus and immonuglubulin and had 4 shots of anti rabies vaccine. my last schedule is Aug. 22, 2011. I was sc... | HiThanks for posting your query on HCM.Yes it is necessary even for a cat bite.Now since you have been already vaccinated in 2011. In addition to wound cleansing & a booster dose of Tetanus toxoid injectionYou should take at least two doses of anti rabies vaccine in the deltoid region of the arm on 0 and 3 days.Hope th... | |
What causes back pain with UTI infections?
I got diagnoised with a UTI two weeks ago.. I have had a sore back for over a year and I think I have had a UTI all this time.. I am on Cipro 500mg.. I just ran out and they ordered more.. I have pain going into both of my legs and ouch moving pains on both sides of my back??... | Dear patient Back pain with uti may be due to pelvic inflammatory disease which is inflammation of pelvic organs. But since u out have pain going into both legs possibility of disc prolapse or canal stenosis is more likely and seems a different condition from uti. Is there any difficulties in walking or tingling ... | |
Bleeding started after missing pill, not yet stopped. Should I stop taking pills?
Hey there. I missed one of my bc pills and began bleeding the week before my period. I decided to start a new pack and try to skip my period. I ve been bleeding since and it s been three weeks. Should I stop taking the pill all together ... | Hello and welcome,If there has been bleeding for 3 weeks while on pills it may be due to the pills [ especially progesterone only pills do cause such bleeding so please check which ones you are taking]. Other reasons may be that the bleeding is unrelated to the pills and may be due to other causes like cervical polyps,... | |
What do high levels of glucose in the below report suggest?
I just received my blood work and my Epithelial Cells are abnormal ( 10), my glucose is 233, A1C is 12.9 and my Ferritin is 230. The numbers are quite high compared to the normal range. I am diabetic and I take Metformin. Should I be alarmed by these elevated... | hi sir,your sugar levels are very high.you need to control your blood sugar level and HB a1c is very high you have to control the two HB a1c under 6 to 6.5.increased ferritin levels may be due to some infection it might be also due to a type of cancer called hodgkin's lymphoma or genetic related some blood problems. m... | |
Suggest treatment for lower back pain on the right side
I have had a severe lower back pain on the right side and it is now also on the lower right side of my abdomen. It has been here for about a week to 10 days and is getting worse and spreading. No fever or chills, just intense pain. It is difficult to turn or twis... | HiTake rest in bed,avoid bending,twisting spine for 5 days.Take Advil tabs twice daily after meals.use hot packs and application of muscle relaxant gel.you will recover | |
What causes yellow mucus discharge from nose?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have a 10 month old and for the past three weeks when she has a thick yellow nasal discharge. Mostly in the morning on waking. No fever, cough or chest involvement. Any suggestions? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too... | |
Suggest methods to reduce bp
Hi doctor,i'm kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure(150/100).i'm now placed on a medicine which i've been taking for 3wks. Is there anything i can do 2 reduce this apart from taking drug? I mean d kind of food 2 eat, exercise(i'm asthmatic), or hav... | If i am your treating physician,would advise you the following guidelines initially1)To follow the DASH diet(Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)--->a)encourage whole grains,high fiber rich diet(including fruits,vegetables),fish,poultry meat like chicken,nuts,low fat dairy products in dietb)Limit simple sugars cont... | |
Rashes all over body, changed mattress. Could this be allergy from it?
Is it possible to be allergic to a brand new mattress with a euro top (has memory foam) in the form of a non itchy rash? I got a rash over my body (non itchy) and the only thing that has changed is a new mattress. I have a mattress cover on top and... | The mattress itself can allergy or sometimes the material is such that it give MORE SCOPE for dust mites to develop you can add dust mite proof cover over matteress | |
Suggest medications for respiratory infections
I was diagnosed with a respiratory infection on friday and given no medication.I m experiencing some pain in my upper chest region and am wondering if that s normal. I was also given no prescription, and have been experiencing symptoms for about a week. Should I seek a se... | HI,Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your respiratory infection with pain in upper chest? which side not mentioned...for a 1 wks time and if 2nd opinion is needed ?1-I am happy that you are serious to know why this upper chest pain is persisting n why the first doctor has not taken it seriously as you think? ... | |
What is the treatment for the infected sebaceous cyst?
My 14 year old daughter had an infected sebaceous cyst in her underarm. Me and older daughter have AS & fibromyalgia so my nurse said younger daughter could have some autoimmune condition called "picos." I dont know how it's spelled.Canyou tell me what picos is? | Dear Friend.Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.Infected sebaceous cyst needs to be removed surgically with a good antibiotic cover.I don't know what disease you are taking about. It might be Polycystic ovarian syndrome.This is my personal opinion based on details... | |
What causes prolonged stomach pains in a child?
Hi, my daughter is 7yrs old and has been getting stomach pains for a while now, I would say off and on for two yrs now, she complains like... sharp stabbing pains in the belly! I try to rubb he tummy and give he pain reliever! I have taken her to her doctor and she didn ... | Dear Parent,Functional abdomen pain that is pain in abdomen without any medical explanation can occur in children and anxiety can be one of the caused. I suggest that you maintain a diary as to when the pain occurs. I am glad that you have taken your child to pediatrician to evaluate her abdomen pain. If you are not sa... | |
How to treat for asthma induced by dust and smoke allergy?
Hi, I am suffering from Dust/smoke allergy, something itching in my throat, i started couging and then my breath gets noice from my chest & asthma started...what do you suggest...in last september i took Fexofenadine nasal spray and i continously take telfast ... | Hello Faisal.Thank you for asking at HCM.Telfast 120 is fexofenadine. Fexofenadine and nasal spray will help your nasal and throat symptoms of allergy but not asthma (noise from chest, feeling of being breathless).I would suggest you to take a combination of montelukast and levocetirizine for 1 week. This will work for... | |
Would a MRI report a kidney cyst as an incidental finding?
Would a pelvic mri report a kidney cyst roughly 2.5cm as an incidental finding? Have had further ultrasound since mri which noted this, had many ultrasounds before, cyst on kidney never mentioned. Have history of endometriosis, 6 months post tah and bso, was o... | hai, MRI is a high definition advancedinvestigation tool which help in finding the problem comparing to the ultrasound.ultrasound can reveal a cyst. depends on the resolution of the machine and reader it will vary.May be cyst developed between the episode of your last ultrasound and MRI.unless cyst cause pain or discom... | |
Over weight, abdominal crunch, bulge in stomach. What is it?
I am a 32 year old male, I am overweight but 2 months ago started martial arts training 5 days a week. Its moderate to intense, my shirt is usually drenched by the time we are done. 2 nights ago I was laying in bed and went into a abdominal crunch and notice... | Hi, Possibly likely what you are describing is an hernia. Hernia is the only swelling which disappears when you lye down. worthwhile seeing an physician to see what is happening after examining you. An ultrasonography may help in differentiating it from an intra abdominal pathology. hope this answers your query. Wish y... | |
Suggest test which can identify htlv-1 infection
I had unprotected sex with a man who has htlv-1, I asked my gynecologist about this she has never heard of it, I have asked to be tested she couldnt find a test for this disease. Can you tell me how to find out about testing? And how long after intercourse should one ge... | Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.htlv 1 is basically HIV and it causes STD.there are sevral test available for its diagnosis .you can select among them which is available at your area .1. Blood serology test or HIV antibody this test come positive 7-10 day after contracting infection .2.ELISA for HIV 1... | |
Is there any way I can get rabies from racoon bone inspite of having a cut?
I was at an antique store today, and while handling a raccoon bone, I accidentally broke it in my hand. I have an open wound on my hand as well. The shop owner said the bone is 3+ years old, and it has been bleached. Is there any way I can get... | Hi there, Thanks for your query. Every virus needs nutrients and a congenial environment for sustenance and propagation. A bleached raccoon bone more than 3 years old, is highly unlikely to be contaminated with live viruses, which thrive only in the body tissues. Hence, there is possibility of contacting rabies and the... | |
DVT in legs, ischemia, bleeding from veins near testicles. Taking Unistar, Acitro, Xamac. Cause of bleeding?
I am having DVT on both legs and also Escimic problem. I am taking UNISTAR 75 mg and Acitrom 3 mg from 2004. I have got a unique problem that sometimes blood comes from veins near testicals and that to in the m... | The bleeding occurs due to the Acitrom which thins your blood to cause bleeding easily. Veins near your scrotum might be dilated and thin leading to easy bleeding. You should check your INR every two weeks to keep it in a range of 2 to 3 for the DVT. If it comes more than 3 then you should decrease the dose of Acitrom.... | |
What is the best treatment for cracked vertebrae while taking treatment for blood cancer?
MY MOTHER HAS BLOOD CANCER.SHE IS GETTING BETTER,DOWN TO 1 TREATMENT FROM 4 A WK. SHE CRACKED HER BACK FROM A FALL. SHE HAS 3 CRACKED VERTEBRAE AND IN GREAT PAIN. WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR HER RECOVERY? SHE HAS A BACK BRACE ... | Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers injuries. I hope the injury and scans which show the injury to the vertebrae have been evaluated and I hope she is on at least some form of oral narcotic for pain.Now as far as more definitive treatment for such injuries while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. That is a tr... | |
Suggest treatment for erectile dysfunction
hlo sir,i am kamal .my age is 23 nd i am suffering from sex problems ,my penis not suport at sex time .thats why i am nt able to do sex.sir plz tell me which medicine i take nd that time i am afraid nd till now i am nt sex with any one.nd i am in burden.plz tell sir what i do | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I understand your problem. Do not lose heart. Please send details regarding your problem for solution. Mean while search kegel exercises on net and practise it for positive results. You can also visit psychiatrist for help. All the best. | |
Q. I masturbate using a fabric and it caused small rashes in pubis. Can this be herpes?
Hello doctor, I have small rashes in pubic area. I masturbate with a fabric usually so thinking this might have irritated it in small scales. I used Neosporin on it and it healed. I just heard people can get herpes with mild sympto... | Hi. Scaly itchy rash in your pubic area is fungal infection exacerbated by irritation due to fabric. You have to be gentle with yourself and use ample lubrication like oil and it should not be irritating. As it is going on since 1 year as I can make out from the history you have given and it responded to Neosporin, the... | |
Q. I have my total bilirubin and direct bilirubin ranges high. Is it fine?
Hi doctor, I have a total bilirubin level of 27.20 mmol/L and direct bilirubin of 12.20 mmol/L. Is it fine for my profession? | Hi. I have reviewed your query and your bilirubin level is high. You need to get your bilirubin level within the normal range. Sugar cane juice and apple juice can be taken more. Avoid heavy strenuous activities until your bilirubin level comes under control. For more information consult a pathologist online --> | |
Ultrasound abdomen says kidneys have low cotico-ecogenicity, cortico-medullary interface preserved. Meaning, causes, treatment?
Hi, My father is 67 yrs old and yday we had abdomen and pelvic sonography done. Report says that both kedneys are normal in size with low cotico-ecogenicity. Cortico-medullary interface is pr... | You have only mentioned ultrasound findings.You may also provide other investigation reports.However,just on the basis of ultrasound these findings can be in ATIN or Pyelonephritis.Seriousness of the condition will depend on the reports & persistence of abnormal findings | |
What is the treatment for Brown-Séquard syndrome?
I was diagnosed with brown sequard syndrome, but did not have a trauma accident...it just sorta happened. I have no feeling in my left arm but have regained some strength and some function. I only sweat on the right side of my body now. My balance started to get better... | Hi, First of all, you need physical rehabilitation to avoid deformity of your muscles. Because the brain could create other nerve pathways to compensate for the lost ones. To help the brain creating other pathways You need to take daily some vitamins such as B complex, folic acid and vitamin B12. The exclusion of hyper... | |
What are the side effects of Fertisure M,Cervifert,biopreg F and Susten 300mg?
Hi,my self ritu.im married girl.my periods are irregular...doctor prescribe me to take some medicines,these are-Fertisure M,Cervifert,biopreg F and Susten 300mg.doctor i want to know that which medicines im taking is this safe is there any ... | Hi, These drugs are prescribed for infertility treatment and are generally considered to be safe during pregnancy. Fertisure-M, Cervifert and Biopreg-F are nutritional supplements containing various vitamins and minerals which are commonly prescribed for fertility treatment. Whereas Susten-300 which contains female hor... | |
What does severe pain in the lower back indicate?
I recently woke up and could hardly move, I was in so much lower right back pain. I have memory problems, am 76 and a widow living alone. What did I do to myself? I just woke up (it is 1am) and am having pain again and have to move very slowly - bending over is a ki... | Dear madamHello You have deficency of calcium .you need some back exercise, hot fomentation.you should take milk,milk product.It will help you in backach. | |
What is the cause and treatment for tenderness in ribs and swollen glands?
I have been having a lot of discomfort in my mis-upper back. Random tender spots along rib cage. Some upper stomach discomfort. have found swollen lymph glands in neck and under arm, they seem to come and go. Some pain in upper arm area, tin... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Axillary lymphnodes are enlarged in lung infection and cancer. And both these cause pain and chest discomfort. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. CT thorax with Cont... | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and vaginal thrush in a child
My daughter is 9 years old, in january suffered from abdo pain for 10 days and had 4 separate episodes of vomiting over the 10 days and seemed to be suffering spasms. She was fine for 5 months but it started up again 5 days ago - she has vomited once. ... | Hello dear!I can understand your concern. As per your symptoms,its urinary tract infection with vaginal candidiasis.I would advise to get her urine routine examination done from lab. If there is infection (pus cells in urine) go for urine culture and start syp. ciprofloxacin 250 mg/5 ml (6 ml twice daily for 1 week) al... | |
Suggest treatment for mild cerebral palsy in a 2 year old
Hi, our daughter is at moment 2y. 5m. old and is diagnosed with an atypical form of a mild Cerebral Palcy (it appears to be under the symptoms of diplegia). Our main problem is her sleep disorders since 6 months old. We tried almost everything with no success (... | certain drugs like trichlofos help in sleeping problem in cerebral palsy.sometimes pain due to spasm of muscles causes difficulty in sleep. so use of drugs which relieve the muscle spasm such as tizanidine and beclofan are helpful. | |
Is there any risk in doing masturbation daily?
Hi Doctor, I have doubt regarding the masturbating. I have gone through multiple articles but fail to understand. I do Masturbating daily at least once my age is 30 years still not married. I want to know will this be risky if i do MB daily Regards, Vicky | In normal condition there is no harm with masturbation. Masturbation is just kind of safe sex where you enjoy sexual activity with your own body.If you over practice it it may have few deleterious effects. For a 30 year person, try not to exceed it beyond 5-7 times per week. This is also advice not to use extra force w... | |
What is the cause for lightheadedness with swelling under neck?
I have some sort of swelling or lump or something under my neck. It's not a hard lump or anything. It's really soft and squishy. At first, it was just on the right side, but then yesterday there was one on the left side as well. Ever since the first one a... | HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your concern, look this could be nonspecific swelling of cervical lymph nodes this could be due to undernourished conditioned, and this lumps does not make any harm to you, it is your over consciousness that cause such symptoms, otherwise it may not be any problem, if you have... | |
What causes lumps on jaw line?
I have had a lump in my lower right jaw line for awhile now, I can move it around with my fingers. It's around the size of a small jelly bean and is hard. It doesn't hurt or bother me at all but wonder if I should be concerned. What could it be, and should I have it looked at? | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain a small moveable lump under the jawline is a swollen lymph node and it is commonly due to Infection in the regions drained by those group of lymph nodes..For the lymph nodes under the jaw line which is... | |
Q. I am unable to see bright lights with frequent headaches. What is the problem?
Hi doctor, I am unable to look at the sunlight for six to seven seconds before three and a half weeks ago. The sun was behind a cloud and was not very bright. It looked like a white golf ball in the sky. I get mild headaches every day ca... | Hi. Seeing the sun and very bright lighting can cause damage resulting in phototoxicity and can cause macular (the focusing part of the retina) damage. So I would suggest you avoid such things again. I would recommend you use sunglasses while you are outside and use lubricant eye drops Allergan refresh celluvisc (Carbo... | |
Reversion to previous personality after removal of brain tumor. Common?
I've known my father in law for over 30 years. At first he was a jerk, thought it was funny to insult and belittle people, particularly his wife. For the last 8 years or so he started mellowing, being nice to people, being attentive and helpful to... | hi there. thanks for your querry.i wouldnt like to attribute his strange behaviour to the tumour. he's surely sufferring from another psychological problem that provokes mood swings. however, going through surgery recently might have just been so stressful, so you have to do all to tolerate him.also do well to consult ... | |
Can 1% hydrocortisone cream be used as a substitute for cotrimazole?
In an answer I read on this web site it stated that in place of trimovate cream you can get 1% hydrocortisone cream and cotrimazole ointment over the counter at all the pharmacies. However whenever I search for cotrimazole ointment it asks me if I me... | Hi,No, 1% hydrocortisone can not be used as substitute for clotrimazole. Clotrimazole is commonly prescribed to treat fungal (yeast) infection. Whereas, 1% hydrocortisone cream is a steroid commonly prescribed to treat swelling, itching and irritation associated with eczema, allergic dermatitis, insect bites and stings... | |
What is the procedure for gall bladder laprosopy ?
I am looking for the best laproscopic surgeon in Bangalore for Gall bladder removal. I am 30, Male and 5ft 9 inch in height. Any suggestions please? | Hi. Thanks for your query and for using Health Care Magic You can visit Dr Sanjay Govil, Consultant GI Surgeon or Dr Shivaram, Consultant Surgeon. Both are available at Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwantpur. Incidentally I have worked with the while I was at bangalore. They are the best. Hope this answers your query. Tha... | |
Suggest remedies for stomach discomfort caused by a fall
For the last 4 or so days I ve been having stomach discomfort like I ve been punched in the tummy. 10 days ago I fell down a flight of stairs but my stomach only started hurting a week ago. It s slightly bloated & I don t feel like eating. A hot water bottle pro... | HI.This may or be a stomach bug.You have a history of trauma over the abdomen although pain started later. The best investigation in such cases is CT scan of the abdomen. There is possibility of an internal trauma of the intestines / mesentery, liver , spleen or so on. Hemoperitoneum , meaning collection of blood can c... | |
Is Advair better than Prednisone for the treatment of chest infection?
I have sarcoidosis I m at the final stages often get chest infections, my doctor wants to take me out there prednisone and give me a beer with steroids in it that s the only thing I feel that helps me for my infections and help me to breathe better... | Hello,Advair is a combination of a corticosteroid and a beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. It is better than prednisone to treat breathing problems.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi | |
What are the complications of appendicitis surgery?
One of relatives is down with appendicitis, he is advised to undergo surgery for the same. Tell me more about the surgeries done for removal of appendicitis. What are the complications of the same? | Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small, finger-shaped pouch that is located at the junction between the large and small intestines. The surgery is the standard treatment for inflammation and infection of the appendix and patients usually recover from appendectomy without experiencing complication... | |
Hello, I am experiencing this really bad lower back pain , it has been going on for the last 7 days sometimes i am unable to move, it feels like its in my butt bone . | Hi, Kim, Thanks for query, It seems that after some jerks your back muscles might have gone in to spasm causing severe back pain. Take analgesic and muscle relaxant tablets,apply some local analgesic,muscle relaxant like relaxyl ointment. Do hot foementation, if you are elderly,then possibility of spondilitis to be rul... | |
Failed IUI, had bad quality of fertilized embryo due to Kruger's Criteria, on Oligocare. Is it advisable to go for IVF?
Hi Doctor, recently I & my wife decided to go IVF after several IUI failed! there were 5 eggs retrieved and fertilized. doctors says fertilized embroy are not in good quality. 2 of them with 4 cell g... | hello , as your kruger strict criteria is 2% , it have poor prognosis, this condition can be due to nutritional deficiency as your doctor gave your oligocare , so i suggest to take the treatment for 3 months and again get your sperm morphology done... and hope for the best... take care | |
Q. My teeth seem to be yellow. Can I go for teeth whitening?
Hi doctor, My age is 26. My teeth seem to be yellow in color from the past few years. I do not have any other dental issues. So, I want an advice from the doctor that can I go for teeth whitening? Is it safe? Will it create any teeth problems in future? Or i... | Hello. Tooth discoloration can be caused either due to internal stains or external stains. If the discoloration in your case is due to external factors, then you can simply go for scaling or cleaning of the teeth which is very safe for everyone. Teeth whitening or bleaching can be done in cases of internal staining. It... | |
How soon a patient can travel after the heart surgery?
My father has been traveling and had a heart attack 7 driving hours from home. Two stents were placed in his arteries that were 95% blocked. He was told that another "more main artery" is 80-90% blocked and should stay in that hospital to have a second procedure... | Hilatest protocol says patient can be discharged the next day post ptca. Once the sheath out procedure is done the site of puncture is to be kept pressed to prevent hematoma., 48 hours post ptca the patient should be kept in a recovery unit because chances of arrythmia and stent thrombosis are more with in 48 hours, i... | |
Are poly cystic ovaries the reason for infertility?
Hi,I have unexplained infertility for 8 yeas,in 2012 we did and IVF after a number of failed IUI and that time my AMH was 0.67 probably due to high medication taken during 10 IUIS.IVF failed and I took DHEA for approx 8 month and now AMH is 4.00 but periods are litt... | Hello Polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD) may cause infertility.PCOD has typical appearance in USG and it is indicated by increase ovarian size,hyperechoic stroma and necklace appearance of cysts(anechoic in appearance) arranged in periphery.PCOD should be confirmed by clinical correlation and biochemical markers like hor... | |
Does irregularity in taking contraceptive pills lead to unwanted pregnancy?
hi doctor i am taking krimston 35 since 1 month as contraceptive pill mean while i missed to take 2 pills in correct time but i have taken immedetely as i remembered, now my doubt is iam having sex with my husband wht is the chance of getting ... | Hello dearUnderstand your concernYes there may be chance of pregnancy as you missed two tablet of krimson 35.After missing two tablet you have to used barrier contraception to prevent the pregnancy but you did not use any other contraception so chnce of pregnancy.You should go for pregnancy confirmation by UPT and or ... |
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