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Alcoholic, ER told liver was beginning to shut down. How long it takes to completely shut down?
My dad is an alcoholic. He has been for probably 20 years. He drinks hard liquor and wine everyday, all day. About 2 years ago he went to the ER and they told him that his liver was beginning to shit down. About how long do... | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. Your father is a chronic , continuous dry drinker, 2 years back E.R told that the liver is beginning to shit. You want to know the prognosis. It is not possible to count the numbers in the mystery machine the human body. ... | |
How to boost motility?
Hi, my husband went for SFA 2 weeks ago and was told he had moderate growth of staph aureas. Motility was 40%,n sluggish 30% and dead 30%. He was placed on ceftriaxone and ofloxacin which he is about to finish. We have been married for 2yrs and no issue yet. Pls is there any other test we need t... | Hi, 1. What was the complete report? 2. Are the sperm counts normal?3. Has he had antibiotics for two weeks complete? If yes, you can get a Semen culture done to see if there is residual infection. However, there is no need to get a Semen analysis repeated before three months. Only get the culture done.I usually prescr... | |
What does a painful lump on the tip of the eyebrow indicate?
Hi. This morning when i woke up i suddenly had a hard tender lump appear on the inner almost tip of my eybrow, and i felt as if my eye was a little swollen feeling (which only lasted a little while). I also noticed a very dry very stuffy nostril on the same ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my surgical experience, this painful lump on eyebrow indicate possible stye formation following some bacterial or viral infection. I recommend hot mop application, antibiotic drops, and medicines to cure it faster. Re... | |
What is the life expectancy in a case of advanced Cirrhosis with portal hypertension?
Hi I have cirrhosis of the liver in advanced stages and was recently told i have portal hypertension and i am wondering if this is very serious. What is an estimated prognosis guesstimate of someone who has these health issues as lif... | Hi thanks for asking question.As you have portal hypertension it doesn't mean you will die early..Life expectancy depend on many factors like episodes of variceal bleeding, hepatic vein pressure , life style care you are taking etc...Patient have very bad prognosis and die within 1 year only if hepatic vein pressure ab... | |
How to treat pituitary tumor?
i have a pituatary tumor,nonactive,thyroid not working, growth hormone deficiency,diabetic on insulin,high blood pressure,high colestrial,bad headaches,back problems with spine,depression,anziety sould i be working or does this qualify for dissability/ssi? | Thanks for your question on HCM.Pituitary gland is master of all endocrine glands. It regulates the hormonal balance in the body. So pituitary gland is very important to maintain balance of various hormones. And hormones are important in almost all biological activities. So your all symptoms are mostly due to hormona... | |
What does leg pain and numbness indicate despite physiotherapy?
I told my doctor (nurse practioner) about my feet going numb, she said next time you re in we ll do an ex-ray. The next time she let s schedule you for physical therapy . She did & I went for about 5 treatments. Now my right thigh is absolutely numb, feel... | Dear patient Numbness in feet and thigh common cause is back pathology most likely nerve compression. Sensation in lower limb is given by nerves from the back. So nerve compression there will lead to tingling numbness in thigh leg and feet. Diagnosis can be confirmed by MRI of the lumbo sacral spine. Please get it don... | |
Can strenuous exercises contributed to the abrupt rise in my sgpt?
I am 70 years old. Last Dec. 8th my sgpt was 70 only , 72 was the upper normal limit. Last Jan.28th my sgpt went up 122. My ultrasound indicated I have fatty liver. I do a lot of strenuous exercises. Could the strenuous exercises contributed to the abr... | No, It's mainly because of your fatty liver. It needs to be evaluated further with LFT . Considering your age , Blood test including AFP , HBsAg, anti HCV and ferritin should be done | |
Suggest medication for hair loss
Hi I am 28 years old woman...I am suffering from severe hair loss..my hair is long till my hip but very very thin...I have been using Himalaya herbal shampoo for the past six months, but still no effect in the sense there is no regrowth of hair..Please suggest me a remedy | Hi ma'am and welcome to HCMFirstly we need to consider the reason for hair loss. Do note if there were any factors before the hair loss started. Most common are dandruff, hormonal(menstrual,thyroid etc),pregnancy, any lifestyle or residence change, stress, any history of recent illness like typhoid,low iron or nutritio... | |
Reason for burning pain while peeing with yellowish fluid on tip of penis
Hello,Today I woke up and I went to pee but when I tried to pee I would feel a burn inside my penis that wouldn't let me pee.After some hours I felt my penis beeing wet somehow and I noticed a yellowish fluid in the tip of my penis.I didn't have... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, this could be due to urinary tract infection and this need to be ruled out and for that it is advisable to get done the x-ray of injured part till then condition can be managed with the medicines given below, 1) Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg three times in day hope this inform... | |
Suggest treatment for suicidal thoughts despite taking Duloxetine
I take duloxetine Hc Dr 30 caps. 2 a day. But, I still feel like the world would be better off without me. Or maybe I would be better off with out the world. I lost my job about 4 months ago because the director of the nursing home I worked at told me h... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It's very disheartening to know about your condition at that age. As you rightly expressed about your suicidal thoughts inspite of taking Tab Duloxetine at adequate dosage, it's better to add on Tab Lithium low dose which eff... | |
Suggest treatment for shrunken gallbladder
I m 67 years old and overall in good health, last September I got very sick with diahrrea, lost about 15 lbs. They made me do many different test and the results were a shrunken gallbladder, they are also telling me that I may have Crohn s desease. The surgeon wants to remove... | HI. In your case not only for being gastroenetrologist me too, but because it seems to me more appropriate, I totally agree with my colleague gastroenterologist: so the first thing to be done if Morbus Crohn is being suspected is the ileocolonoscopy (colonoscopy with passing into the terminal end of small intestine, il... | |
Can Wellbutrin be taken with Seroquel?
Have been trying several different medications trying to find right mix. Depression related to recent death husband and several other life situations that presented. Had been on Paxil for about 12 years and it wasn t enough when depression hit. (age 62 no health problems). Was on... | Hi and thanks for question. u r on Wellbutrin and Seroquel and for depression. both drug are different group and different mode of action. and there is no any interaction between them.so if u r better with both drug than continue same treatment. secondly if u have any problem during that period than consult psychiatris... | |
Suggest treatment for severe back pain
i have a back surgery two month ago but still fell pain in my back, i have visit my doctor after esr test he told me that the pain is caused by the high esr and gave me medicines of TB as well, so i want to know that does esr high level has any relation to TB and also the cause o... | Dear- thanks for using our service and will help you with my medical advise. ESR is a non specific test that give information related to inflammation, but does not help to identify what is causing this problem. Prior surgery can elevate it due to the inflammatory process that happens . TB also can bring it up, but it h... | |
Can she get pregnant from intercourse on last day of period?
Hello, I have a question regarding my girlfriend. she was on her last day of her period and we decided that she was able to have sex. so we did. And I ejaculated in her. Can she get pregnant on the last day of her period? she told me afterwards that her peri... | Hello dearI understand your concernPregnancy is not possible when sex was done on the last day of the period.Last day of period is completely safe period.During this time ovum is not released so no fertilization will occur.To become pregnant, penetrative sexual intercourse in unsafe period of the cycle is require.Perio... | |
Suggest remedy for back pain
Sir, I am 36 yr old married and resident of Bangalore. Since last 10 days I am suffering from sevear back pain from buttock to thigh. I am counsult a doctor and adised me to take nevrotin , ibugesic plus and oxalgin gel. but I have no relief . Please advise me further course of action. | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that the prescribed medicine are right for muscle spasm and nerve trapped.But if pain is as it is then go for X-ray of spine and physiotherapy for back.Also take Vitamin D3 once a week.Hope my answer will be effective for you.Thanks | |
Suggest treatment for rash on thigh and pelvis
Rash right at the crack of my thigh and pelvis, only on one side. Small rash that hurts at times but does not itch. There is also a somewhat strong odor resinating from the rash. I m in office cloths all day and spend evenings coaching, which can result in sweaty boxers, ... | Hi, I have gone through your complaints and according to me it could be ringworm infection. I would recommend you to apply anti fungal cream like Clotrimazole cream on the affected area twice daily for few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Can M protein be checked for multiple myeloma?
My mothers creatinine is 15(fifteen). She is luMy mothers creatinine level is 15. Yes, fifteen. Her WBC is 1. She has what appears to be lyric lesions on multiple bones. They doing bone biopsy to check for multiple myloma. Can't they also check M protein for multiple mylo... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Your mother has lytic bone lesion and very high creatinine. SO she has high chance of multiple myeloma. She should go for protein electrophoresis so check level of M protein. It will give you confirm diagnosis. Then She should take treatment accor... | |
Can donating blood cause black out suddenly?
I donated blood about 5:30 6:00 yesterday to red cross. Last night I got up about 12/12:30 to go to bathroom and blacked out. Hit my head, elbow, right ribs, fingers. I think I m OK. Have donated before with no problems. I didnt drink a lot of fluids. Wonder if black out co... | Welcome to health care magic.My dear friend i shall like to you tell you than sudden decrease blood volume can cause black out. No need to worry.Its very common problem.You should always take lot of fluids after donating blood and should not stand immediately after blood dontating.Always care of your fluid intake befo... | |
Suggest treatment for 95%blockage in left coronary artery
Dear Sir, my father-in-law ageing 62 is a diabetic patient, recently suffered from first myocardial infaction, after few days of treatment, he has undergone angiography, which shows 3 areas of blockage including 95% in major left coronary artery & other 2 in ri... | as left main is 90% blocked so ptca is to be done urgently , to prevent a major hearty attack as left anterioir descending artey and left circumflex artery arises from left main arteryany blockage more then 75% is to be taken care of and should not be managed only by conservative therapykeep your father on ecosprin av... | |
How to treat a soft spot behind head due to a fall?
My son fell from a 3 foot drop right on the back of his head on ceramic tile, 3 days later i noticed a soft spot, hes been acting normal and that spot is still there. If i touch the spot he moves and whines. im just worried, we took him to the hospital and the doctor... | Hi...it is just a boggy swelling what you are describing. It occurs because of the trivial injury he had during the fall. Nothing to worry. it will get absorbed by itself in matter to 7-10 days. It is definitely not a cyst. At this point I will suggest you the danger signs when you need to worry after a head injury. B... | |
What causes pleural thickening and bronchial dilation?
MY CT SCAN SHOWED CHRONIC-APPEARING PLEURAL THICKENING AND PERHAPS SOMW BRONICIAL DILATION BOTH IN THE LINGULA AND MIDDLE LOBE I HAVE NO WORK HISTORY OF BEING AROUND ABESTOS CAN THIS BE CAUSED BY SOMETHING ELSE iM 60 YEARS OLD tHANK YOU mY NAME IS hELEN | Hi...I am a pulmonologist and can help u....Pleural thickening can be caused by lots of causes...one such is asbestos exposure...others being infection...may be u have occult Tuberculosis in the past which went away itself....bronchial dilatation may be also due to infection or other systemic causes...If we try to expl... | |
Could white patch on cheek indicate vitiligo?
my 8 year old daughter has a white patch on her cheek. the doctor said it is due to some stomach infection. he gave her a cream and a multi vitamin syrup to be used for ten days. he said that it is not vitiligo, as i feared so. i am still unable to beleive | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consul... | |
Suggest treatment for sinus infection
I believe that I have a sinus infection. I have a few pills from January last year when I had similar symptoms. They are amox-clav 875-125. I have five of these. Is it ok to take them? I originally was given 14 of these. I did take nine of them at that time. | Hello,Sinus infection is usually treated with a course of antibiotics and decongestant medications. Along with it you need to take some supportive measures as well to get a quicker relief from the symptoms. Kindly take antibiotic course of Amox-Clav twice a day for 5 days. Along with it, you need to take decongestant m... | |
Does intake of vinegar and cinnamon lower platelet count?
HI! I HAVE BEEN TAKING VINEGAR AND ALSO CINNAMON TO LOWER MY BLOOD SUGAR. CAN THEY LOWER MY PLATELET COUNT. I'AM IN REMISSION FROM AML FOR 9 YRS. AND MY PLATELET COUNT IS 65,OOO. I WOULD APPRECIATE AN ANSWER. I WILL DISCONTINUE USE.-----THANK YOU. | Hi . You have not metioned your age , sex , since when your using this , the quatum of result you achieved with this ? how much was your sugar reading when you started the remedy ? It is good to use vinegar and cinnamon to control Diabetes . It is certainly excellent Home / herbal remedy to control blood su... | |
How can severe anxiety and depression be treated?
My daughter has had depression and anxiety for several years. Since October she has been struggling having suicidal thoughts with increased anxiety. Two weeks ago she decided to go to the hospital where she stayed for 4 days. They did change 2 out of 4 of her meds. The... | Hi,I think its better to start her on mirtazapine in the night and ETIZOLAM in the morning which works betterThank you | |
Suggest treatment for hip pain with metastasized prostrate cancer
Seven days ago I had Zometa drip and a hormone shot for prostrate cancer that has matastizied into the iliac and pelvic bone. Today I am having severe pain in hip joint. What should I do? Is there a pain killer I can take? Michael Stark, age 67. | HiI would advise you to take tablet morphine 10 mm thrice daily after food for your hip pain.RegardsDr de | |
Rashes in groin area. Taking warfarin to treat blood clots in legs. Causes for symptoms?
I have been taking Warfarin for about a month to treat blood clots in my leg. About a week ago I got a rash in my groin area. I first treated it with triple antibiotic. That didn t work so I thought it was possibly jock itch. I ha... | Hi.rashes in the grion is usually fungal infection.lotrimol will take lot of time .hence try to use sebifin ointment along with sebifin tablets it gets cured | |
Suffering from Liver Cirrhosis, gall bladder stones. On Udiliv 300. Cheaper substitute?
28/02/2013 SIR, MY MOTHER IS ABOUT 70 YRS, IS SUFFERING FROM PORTAL CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER & GALL- BLADDER STONES, TAKING UDILIV 300 MG SINCE 1998 (ABOUT 14 YRS), DOCTORS ARE STILL PRESCRIBING UDILIV-300 OR URSOCOL-300 TO CONTINUE TREA... | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).Udiliv and ursocol contain same salt ie ursodeoxycholic acid. You have't mentioned symptoms, investigations, cause of cirrhosis. Ursodeoxycholic is not helpful once cirrhosis is established and there is normal transaminase levels. So it can be ... | |
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. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Suggest creams for dark skin
hi.i am from delhi and my name is anshu. i have a dark complexion n have heard about this cream named meladerm.i dont trust this but i want to try this also.where can i get this cream in delhi and does it actually works? can i get a lighter complexion by appying this cream? | Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM.Complexion of any person is has two two components; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like environmental exposure, sunlight, use of any cosmetics etc ... | |
Q. Can urethral play cause premature ejacultaion?
Hello doctor, About 6 years ago, I engaged in some urethral play with my partner. I put a small pen into the urethra, only about 2 to 3 inches in. Since then, I feel I may have done damage to the smooth muscles in the corpus spongiosum or the tunica albuginea. I can fe... | Hi. First of all, let me assure you, premature ejaculation is due to excessive sensitivity of the sympathetic nervous system and not due to any trauma. If the urethra is damaged because of foreign body insertion, then the only problem will be urethral stricture, which will cause difficulty in urination. Also, nocturnal... | |
What causes a white coating on my tongue?
I just pulled a upper back tooth (not wisdom tooth) 3 weeks ago. I am a non smoker and don t use any alkohol for 25 years smoked and drink some before I was 27. My diet is healthy but I have had issues with candida in the past because of antibiotic use. I use very little sugar... | Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.White tounge is caused by the fungus infection particularly by yeast infection.I advice you should confirm this white tounge by doing swabbing and performing Gram's staining. Yest infection will show up the repor... | |
How can blurred vision, joint pain and viral fever be dealt with while suffering from chikungunya?
dear doctor, i got infected with chikungunya ,and i've been suffering from joint pains from 5months..... my head is burning....morning sneezes are un stoppable...... recently my vision blurred and ...... i experienced th... | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Chikunguniya is viral fever and all symptoms you have mentioned is common with it except only blurred vision.This may be because of the severe muscle spasm associated with the this inf... | |
How to stabilize fluctuating BP levels?
I am 70, male, 190lbs, 5'10" I have been doing some hard work cleaning mildew from the sides of my house. BP in the morning before starting 135/82, after working hard my heart rate is 100 and BP is 84/65. I have had no serious health problems. I have been a type 2 for about 4 ... | Unfortunately, this is concerning. Your blood pressure and heart rate should increase with activity. You should have your heart examined throughly. A drop in blood pressure like this could be from valvular disease, arrhythmias, dehydration, or vascular disease from diabetes. Additionally, it could be caused by cardiomy... | |
Suggest natural remedies for depression and irritability
my daughter is suffering from vitamin b 12 deficiency . she fells tired, irritable and very depressed . some times she starts crying thinking about things happened inthe past .she is a working professional and married for 9 months. what naturalthings should sh... | hello,dont worry,try to spend more time with her,relieve her tension,dont make her anxious,try to make her concentrate on the present and forget her past,give her proper treatment through medicines..she should be ok... | |
How long after sex is pregnancy revealed on tests?
How many days after you have sex (in my case October 1,2013 ) can you know if your pregnant ? I went to the hospital on October 19,2013 and the URINE TEST came out positive ,is it possible for them to have known that soon ? And for me to have gotten pregnant | The tests available today can sometimes confirm a pregnancy as early as a week or so after having sex and getting pregnant. After 19 days like what you described in your case, the tests are very reliable at detecting pregnancy. So it is definitely possible that you had sex on the 1st, got pregnant, and then the urine... | |
Suggest treatment for pain in gums and pus filled wounds in mouth after tooth extraction
I am having pain in my mouth after a recent wisdom tooth extraction. My gums are hurting as well as a major headache. Looking into my mouth I see a scab like mush inside each wound, this may be puss I can not tell. The skin around... | Thanks for posting your query to HCM.You should visit your doctor for proper examination of the concerned wounds and there proper irrigation.Hope my answer will help you. | |
What do test results Cyanmethaemoglobin method- 10.2gm% indicate?
My brother has severe ankle pain. He was advised to take some tests and the reports are as follows 1. Cyanmethaemoglobin method- 10.2gm% 2. Total WBC - 6900 Per cumm 3.Polymorphs - 70% 4.Lymphocytes - 28% 5. Eosinophills - 02% 6. ASO,CRP, RA - Negative ... | Dear patient Your brother has got low hemoglobin level . Normal is between 14 to 16 gm%. Other reports are normal except slight increased lymphocyte count. Nothing to worry. Has he met with trauma and was Xray done? If not I would advise Xray of involved ankle anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnor... | |
How to control ESR level while suffering from fever and joint pain all over body?
SIR HOW TO CONTROL E.S.R.(WINTROBE )FEMALE 63 MM IN 1 HOUR AND ALSO WBC 70-80 HPF. SIR MY MOTHER IS FACING MORE PROBLEM AS FEVER AND JOINT PAIN IN WHOLE BODY. RA FACTOR IS NEGATIVE. PLEASE GIVE THE RIGHT SOLUTION . SORRY SIR I CAN NOT PA... | Hi, ESR is not a disease. It is a reflection of internal disease. Any patient with infection or fever can have increased ESR. If the infection is controlled, ESR drops down. If you mean 70-80/hpf is her urine pus cells, it is a urinary infection and needs treatment. her symptoms and ESR come down after getting some ant... | |
Suggest remedy for abdominal pain
my husband has had abdominal pain for at least two weeks. Went to the ER last sunday - performed an ultrasound and blood tests w/ normal results. Then visited doctor...doc says gastritis...prescribed omeprazole and pain killers - oxy...pain continues even w/ meds and he wants to go ba... | Hi.. You should have given a detailed history like the relation of food or activities with the pain in abdomen; which area of abdomen , any associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, loose motions and so on. I think you need to be clinically examined by a General Surgeon or a Gastroenterologist and have an upper... | |
Suggest OTC for chest congestion
I am breastfeeding and have been battling a chest cold, with typical symptoms: cough, yellowish mucus, some clear drainage, swollen glands on right side of neck, no fever, no aches. Normally I would take dayquil/nyquil, but since I am nursing that is out of the question. It started ou... | Hello.Plain Robitussin would be fine but I'd suggest Dimetapp as a better choice.That said, it sounds like you might need a course of antibiotics so I suggest you have your doctor check you out | |
What causes a hard lump on the arm?
I am a 32year old female, I weigh 120lbs. I was seen 4yrs ago because of a discoloration(appeared to be broken blood vessels) they did a biopsy and found it to be nothing. The broken blood vessels went away and I had no problems until a few weeks ago my left arm went numb and when I... | Hi! thanks for your health query on HCM!Well, you have a significant medical history behind the hard lump on the lump. You had broken vessels that healed itself; you have numb left arm; and the lump appeared after you rubbed the numb area; it does not seem to reduce...I must consider following possibilities in this cas... | |
How to treat suicidal tendencies?
Hi there It recently occurred to me that for 4 years now, I ve been self-harming. I am semi bi-polar and I suffer from clinical depression. I am on medication for it-Nuzak and Walbutren. I always hide the scars... I always feel like I could just and hurt myself. I hold a knife for din... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, you are a patient of bipolar depression and in that case, you may have severe depression as compared to unipolar depression. You need combination of drugs in form of mood stabilizer and antidepressant. That would help you to control the depressive symptoms and suicidal ideas.... | |
What is the treatment for abdominal pain?
I fell on the ice Friday. Since then I am much more bloated than before the fall. I landed on my left side. I have abdominal pain on my right side. The doctor at the er pushed around in me and make me feel like I was going to vomit. Should I have it checked further? | Hello!Thank you for the query.After an abdomen injury some swelling of soft tissues (including mesentery and intestines) appear. This can temporary impede bowels movements and result with pain, bloating, nausea. After such injury it is good to have abdominal ultrasound and blood work to rule out more serious injury and... | |
How to treat campylobacter infection?
campylobacter relapse. I am now getting the syptoms of campylobacter for the 4th time. Every 3 weeks its starts I am bad for 10 days, have a good week then am back to square one. The first 2 times I had postive stool tests, the 3rd time given erythrymyacin which I was unable to to... | Hello Maxine,I read your message carefully and I understand your medical problem.You are going through campylobacter infection for the fourth time now. You mention positive stool test and intolerance to erythromycin. Azithromycin is the first choice in Campylobacter infection. Erythromycin is a drug of choice because ... | |
Injection to avoid pregnancy for one year, safe to use ?
Hi, i want to now if it is safe to take an injection to avoid pregnancy for over an year | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicYou may be referring to the depo provera injection. Yes, this can be safely used for a year, some persons use it for longer.Many women who use this form of contraception would notice that they may experience reduced or no menstrual bleeding during this time. There may be some episod... | |
What causes stomach ache, vomiting, loose motion and high temperature?
My 14 yr old son got up yesterday morning complaining of stomach ache,after which he vomited and also passed stool which was watery. He also had a very high temp of 103. We have been giving him 1 advanced crocin every 4-5hrs but his fever is persis... | HiThanks for writing to health care magic.Diarrhea is usually viral and may last for 5 days.Give ors and zinc.Ensure minimum 6 times urine output in a day.O2 is antibiotic which is unnecessary if there is no blood in stoolsWishing your child good healthRegardsDr Arun | |
How to detect early pregnancy?
my last period was april 9 i started and i was off by the 13 but me and my boyfriend have been having sex every day from the 13 to the 19 then 21 to the 25 of this month. we had sex like 4 or more times a day i want to know if im preganct or not. pls let me know cause i want to have a ba... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have had sexual contact on days close to, around or on your most fertile days. I do think conception is possible, but then again this depends entirely on your cycle and a few other factors. But I wish you loads o... | |
Q. I get constant headache following neck injury. Why?
Hello doctor, After a neck injury five years ago, I get a headache every morning. Because of this, I cannot sleep for more than five hours, headache wakes me. Osteopathy helps not more than one or two days. Please tell me what could it be? Experts whom I consulted... | Hi. I feel really sorry for this painful situation you have to face. After careful review of your detailed case, I want to add that musculoskeletal insult is the main cause behind this pain and lifestyle modification is its main solution. I will elaborate all of this in a very simple way so that you may come out of thi... | |
I am currently taking doxycycline, Will there be any harm to my body ?
hey there, I am currently taking doxycycline for acne . I am 16. I was just wondering whether or not i can drink on the medication ? As my doctore said not to, whereas i have spoken to other people who have been on doxycycline they said there is no... | Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Yes, there is no interaction between doxycycline & alcohol. Dear, but why you want to to drink at this young age. Drinking does NOT lead to any health benefit. But it's your decision & please don't drink much. | |
Is hepatitis B permanently curable?
namaste sir.my father had suffered with hepatytis -B 10 years ago.at that time he got treatment and was cured completely.recently he came to know that he got again hepatytis-B.can it be curable permenantly?pl suggest and we wish to meet u sir.pl tell how to meet u sir? | Hi thanks for using health care magic.Noted you have hepatitis b infection....Usually 90 to 95 % patient recovered fully ..Only few case get converted into chronic case......Just now take rest....Keep your body well hydrated.....Fruits taken more esp..papaiyaSmall meal taken...Avoid alcohol until liver heals completely... | |
What causes depression due to the feeling of overweight?
hiya i lost a lot of weight last year and was made to put on weight and i did. now everyone thinks i am fine but mentally im messed up. All i think about is food and when to make time to exercise. I also feel like i can't tell anyone because i don't look ill wei... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. In fact, you are complicating yourself. Who has told you to be health conscious. Your health consciousness is supposed to be limited up to exercising enough and eating balanced diet. You are not supposed to be anxious about you... | |
Suggest treatment for misaligned bottom teeth
Hello ! i have straight teeth but at the bottom of my teeth thier bumpy my dentist says its from stress and when i sleep i accidently grine them during my sleep, and i order to stop this i have to buy a $5000 plate thing, so how can i get rid of them ? please and thankyou. | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the misaligned teeth cannot be because of grinding your teeth. it can be corrected by taking orthodontic treatment(braces). if you have the habit of grinding your teeth during night time then you can use a soft splint. the splint will not correct the malalignment b... | |
Obsessive compulsive disorder and lack of sleep
Hi doctor i need one help.My sister is facing problem with OCD . he is taking medicine but she is unable to sleep in the night continuously for 2 months .Please help me regarding this | hi..it is important to know why she is facing insomnia..or whether she is on sedatives or not..if OCD is associated with depression, there may be insomnia..or OCD per se can cause imsomnia out of anxiety due to obsessional thoughts and compulsive acts..so report her psychiatrist regarding all these and optimize her med... | |
Suggest treatment for thin and watery semen
Hi. My husband and I are trying for a baby. His semen has been thin and watery for the past 6 months. It used to be thick and white. He is 31 years old. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. But his diagnosis was only about a month ago. What can we... | Hello,I think your husband should a semen examination done. The report of this will decide the chances of conceiving after intercourse. Thin and watery semen itself can not decide the chances of getting pregnant.Thanks. | |
What causes pain in tongue?
I have really bad pain in my tongue on the left side on my tongue under it. I have tried all kinds of oraljell and evev got some liquid med from my dr. none of it helps. I just sit and cry sometimes it hurts so bad and when I numb it with oral jell it numbs it for a few minutes and then the... | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Healing of ulcers on tongue takes time.Therefore please do not worry .Avoid continuous irritation and dryness on your tongue.Minimize spicy food intake as well as acidic and hot beverages.Wait for two weeks,in case the symptoms persists please go for biopsy.you should a... | |
How can infertility be treated?
Hi... I'm 28 yrs old, n it's been 2 years of my marriage... we r trying to conceive since 6 months...bt no positive results, after consulting doctor, she proscribed me for m2 tone syrup, some folic acid tablets and siphane tablets, it's been 2 months I'm taking the dose regularly... can... | in my opinion..do serum tsh and serum prolactin...from 2nd day of period start siphene...den do follicular study til follicle size increase to 18mm then rupture then iui fr early results...do husband semen analysis too. | |
Deep, swollen sore in jaw below tooth bottom with severe pain. No help from mouthwash and salt water. Help
I read on this site that you can't have a cankor sore on your jaw, however that is where I have a very deep swollen sore on my inside jaw just below my last tooth bottom. I have never smoked nor drink and I am ... | hi...thanks for the query...i think you should go for proper clinical and radiographic examination... visit your dentist to explore its cause...don't use any mouth wash for time being... just apply local anesthetic gel over the area... also take vitamin B-complex... avoid hot and spicy foods...hope it will help you...t... | |
What causes grape sized ball with pain in the abdomen?
This advice is for my brother who is 25 years old. There seems to be a small grape sized ball in his lower abdomen, near his belly button that moves. He says it is painful most at night, most noticeable when he is not moving, and of course un-noticeable when hes w... | Hi,Greetings from HCM.I think he is suffering from umbilical hernia which is a protrusion of intestine or extraperitoneal fat through the defect in the umbilicus .it is not a dangerous swelling .if it is producing pain and if it is enlarging in size you have to consult a surgeon and do they needful | |
How can swelling and red spots on the legs be treated?
Hello, Dr Rynne. I am travelling in Europe and have been walking a lot coached into Istanbul. My legs have been swollen during the past week I have been wearing flight socks and stockings during transitions. My lower legs have become red and sore with red spots. t... | Hi, The swelling and red spots can eb related to allergic dermatitis or an infective cause. Direct examination is needed for proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Suggest treatment for liver failure due to hepatitis b
one of my relative lady patient (Age58) has sevior Liver failiar problem due to Hepatitis B and now in critical stage. Present treating Hospital conformed the failiar of Liver and advised for need to take high level treatment befor going to comatose, So my questio... | hello,Sorry to hear about your relative. Acute liver failure due to hepatitis b causing coma is a life threatening condition.Nuckeoside analogue tablets are used to treat hepatitis. But chances are that she will need a liver transplant.I would suggest either Gangaram Hospital Delhi or Medanta GudgaonHope this helpsRega... | |
What is the lump on the cut on stretch mark?
I have, what I'm pretty sure is, a stretch mark on my inner thigh, around my groin area. I think I very minorly cut it last week with little bleeding or anything and yesterday there is a tender lump there. I think it must be related... what could it be? | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.The lump on the cut on stretch mark-is post cut hematoma and tissue edema in the surrounding tissue of the stretch mark.This advise is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check.So don'... | |
Suggest treatment for fatty liver
I was just told today by my Endocrinologist, that I have a fatty liver. I am overweight, have diabetes, high blood pressure (good control with meds), high cholesteral and triglicerites and I have hypo-thyroidism (Hashimoto s). After reading some info on WebMD, I am pretty sure what I ... | Hello, Fatty liver treated with low fatty diet with lifestyle modification. Eat a plant based food, avoid alcohol, avoid excessive salt and sugar consumption. Regular exercise may useful. Check your serum cholesterol levels. Green tea, weight reduction, eating green leafy vegetables may useful. If symptoms not improved... | |
Suggest treatment for fever
earlier i suffered from typhoid on sep 2010.i took medicine & injection for that.i was cured.but something i felt like fever it is mild.for 2 days i am suffering from fever i take norflox but still i am not cure i feel sometime hot & sometime cold.am i suffering from typhoid again? | Hello,Welcome to Health Care Magic.Thanks for writing.I am Dr.Saddiq ul Abidin. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.The kind of symptoms you have mentioned, makes Relapse of the Enteric fever aka typhoid, a most probable diagnosis, however it woul... | |
Suggest treatment for lump on ear after piercing
I have a piercing at the top of my ear, which I put a ring in instead of the stud. Its been perfect for months on end and then the last few weeks it started developing a pimple-like bump at the back. I left it alone, cleaning it daily with surgical spirits. It is now so... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.Treatment -In my opinion your lump on ear at piercing site is due to the cellulitis with infection at the piercing site.The ring you put is causing a metal reaction.So you need to take treatment under cover of a ER Surge... | |
How can abdominal pain with fever, vomiting and loose stools be treated?
hello sir, my child is 3 yrs old and she is having abdominal pain and fever since last 2 days. she vomited once 2 days back and has had 3 to 4 loose stools. fever is mild but she is having intermittent recurrent abdominal pain off and on. she is ... | Give syr crocin if temp is more than 100F. Normal diet has to continue. Give plenty of fluids including ORS. Syr ondem 5 ml if vomiting is severe. Syr decolic 5 ml if pain is severe. Syr zinconia 5 ml for 14days. No antibiotics required, as high chance that its viral infection. | |
Suggest remedies for small penis and no pubic hair
hi there im 15 years old i smoke cigarets and am very small i am worried that my penis is very small and i have no pubic hair and cant ejaculate and am getting worried that it may never grow any hair or grow bigger also when i pull my foreskin back a small tiny ball a... | HelloThanks for query .Based on the multiple symptoms that like small sized penis ,no hairs in pubic and arm pits can be due to hormonal deficiency of growth hormone .You need to consult qualified Endocrinologist for clinical examination and detail investigations for hormonal assessment .Further treatment will depend ... | |
What does a lump at the base of the neck indicate?
I have a lump at the base of my neck, on the right side, where my shoulder is. The size of a small plum. It doesn't hurt, but makes my shoulder and neck feel tight and restricted in movement. The lump is semi hard, I can get four fingers around the lump, it doesn't re... | HI.This may be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. Get this checked by a Surgeon and the best way to get sure treatment is its excision . The disease goes away and you get a confirmed diagnosis. | |
How can severe backache be treated?
Hello Doctor, greetings! My dad is suffering from severe back pain so we MRI scan then the report shows like altering signal of d11 and D12 destruction of anterior cortex infective spondylodistics can you please suggest us what actually the problem is... and how it can be cure.. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.What is the age of your father? How long he is suffering from back pain? MRI report is suggesting infection of the vertebra D11 and D12 which are last two vertebra of the thoracic spine. Intervertebral disk is also involved.Inf... | |
Suggest remedy for dandruff and hair loss
Hello sir My age is 21, i am having dandruff and hair fall,some red spots(which come and go) have developed on scalp,i have even visited a dermatologist he tells me that you are suffering from seborrhea and having diffused hair fall Sir my main concern is am i having hair fall... | Hello, if the diagnosis is Seborrhea and it is responsible for your hair loss, this treatment is the correct one, and you'll see improvement in a short time. | |
Suggest a remedy for anxiety and depression?
Ive been on suboxone for about 3+ years was down to 8mgs and decided to try cold turkey. Now I'm regretting it because I feel horrible. The anxiety is through the roof, depressed, extreme back pain, cant sleep, racing negative thoughts, etc... what do you recommend? I don't... | Hi, thanks for the query. I would like to congratulate you for this brave decision to give up opioid addiction. Though NOT all authorities recommend cold turkey method as its very painful; but some schools of addiction medicine advocate cold turkey method. What you need to try is a combination of certain medications li... | |
Lump in the grove of head and ear, have pain behind the ear followed by intense neck cramping causing difficulty in sleeping, moving. Relief measure?
Hello Three days ago I started having pain coming from behind my ear. I have a small pee size lump right in the grove of my head and ear. Normally I would not be soo ala... | Hi, Lowarat, Thanks for query. It seems that you might have acute infection in your ear giving rise to enlarge lymph node behind the ear. Go for antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicines for 3-5 days and you will be cured. Ok and bye. | |
Metallic taste after temporary filling fell off. Possible complications?
Hi, I had an abscess and needed a root canal. The endodontist drained the abscess and put a temporary filling in and I need to get the rest of the root canal finished. Today the temporary filling fell out and I now have a hole in my tooth and my ... | Hello,The temporary filling is to prevent the exposed root from any injury and infection.If your next sitting is only 2 days away than you can wait.In the meantime maintain good oral hygiene.Avoid hard foodstuffs and consume soft ones.Prevent food from getting trapped into the cavity.If there are any signs of pain and ... | |
What causes discharge of whitish liquid from penis?
I'm a male of age 19 and my private has just in the past few days started secreting a white-ish to yellow-ish liquid sometimes.There isn't any severe itching, and it only slightly burns when urinating. But everywhere I go online looking at these symptoms it says STD,... | Hello, If you are masturbating and you are able to produce semen and sperm, is there any resemblance? Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand | |
Trying to get pregnant. Done follicular study. Taking Eltroxin
I am trying to get pregnant and i don t know whats wrong.my doctor has started follicular study from 5 months but still no progress as my reports is normal. Every time i have 2 or 3 follic.The size of the follicle 22 or 24, ET is 14 to 16.. Rupchered on 14... | Hello, Thanks for the query. Good that your thyroid profile and your husbands semen analysis is normal. Only problem is with ET. ET of 14-16mm is not very favorable for implantation. I recommend you to get a D&C before starting drugs for the next cycle after consulting with your gynecologist. Maintain ideal BMI 18-24,H... | |
What does small bands of atelectasis versus fibrosis in the lower left lung base mean?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hello recently i was in the hospital and on the med papers i got on release said i have ( small bands of atelectasis versus fibrosis in the lower left l... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Atelectesis is partial collapse of part of lung. Fibrosis is healed scars. So if you had lung infection in the past then possibility of fibrosis is more. But if you are having fever, cough, expectoration etc then possibility of atelectesis is m... | |
Will the bump under scar go down?
I landed face first pretty hard on a glass candle 3 1/2 weeks ago right in my forehead plastic surgeon did about 13 stitches in a hook kinda shape like a horse shoe the skin right underneath scar is a lump not going down I m concerned not the scar that lumpy skin underneath it scar it... | Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concernsYou had a laceration repair 3 weeks ago and below the scar is a hard lump. This lump is due to the sutures and the trauma. It may take several month for that lump to resolve. I would recommend continuing with the Vitamin E and Maderma it may help reduce the lump. | |
Can pregnancy happen after missing a birth control pill?
I missed a birth control pill sometime last week and just realized it today when i started my new week of pills. i took the missed pill, plus the one i was suppose to take today. any chance of me getting pregnant? I had sex last Sun and Fri both unprotected.... ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.It is really unlikely that you can get pregnant from just missing one pill. In order to get pregnant you would need to ovulate or release an egg. I suggest to my patients to continue taking their birth control pills and to use ... | |
What to do for disoriented talk?
My mother is being very disoriented talking out of her head. She was in the hospital a week and half ago due to her sugar dropping to 25 . The got er sugar up and sent her home. I brought her to my house for a few days to keep an eye on her has been doing well except a few times she ... | Hi. Please check her sugar , might have dropped again giving rise to disoriented talk. Give some sugar preparation and see the results. Habit of Living by herself can be another reason for psychological disorientation. Few patients may need a CT scan to rule out any problem in the brain. | |
Suggest treatment for pain and hurt in knee
Hi. I was doing an aerial (a cartwheel without hands) today at an open gym and I landed with a straight leg on my left foot. I m in a lot of pain and it hurts when I straighten my knee all the may or if i squat down and lean towards my toes. Please help! | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for low immunity
i have been diagnosed with H.S. and it cause me to have a staff infection about a year ago my doctors in dayton told me that my immune system has been weakend and my nerver get back to what it used to be. since then i have been getting sick all the time even now i have a cold, howeve... | hi sir, welcome to HCM, i understand ur problem, tobacco and alcohol also reduce immunity, u have to stop that if u have that habit, take protein powder with milk twice a day, get enough sleep and manage stress, eat plenty of fruits, green leafy vegs, nuts, seeds etc, take cyperheptidine syrup thrice a day after food 1... | |
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... | |
What effect does heart anomaly have on the atrial fibrillation?
I was recently diagnosed with a heart anomaly .... the artery is within the heart muscle... myocardial bridge condition.. I m 73 years old.. I m also being treated for AFib... taking meds: Sotolol 80 mg...Eliquis 5 mg... Metoprolol 5 mg... each 2x daily..... | HelloAtrial fibrillation could be there without the heart anomaly, you have not mentioned what kind of heart anomaly is there although both the A-fib and cardiac anomaly are different condition and nothing to take anything with each other.Hope I answered your query, let me know for further assistance. | |
Severe anxiety, high TSH, take half dosage due to palpitations, shaking in hands and legs, remain confined to home due to enervation. Advise?
Hi I am 48 , Male. I have high TSH (14.8). I have typical hypothyroid symptoms. I also have very high anxiety level and depression. I am advised on thyroxin sodium 50mcg but una... | Hi Rajeev, As you told that you are suffering from hypothyroidism and have a very high level of TSH 14.8. This is really very high level and the only treatment for this is to take the medication properly and in proper dose so that this can be controlled. Other problems which you are suffering from can be because of thi... | |
Suffering from severe abdominal pain, burning sensation. Difficulty while urinating. Did tests, no problem. Cure for symptoms?
hi there i am riyaz,,i am suffering from abdominal pain and burning sensation and i am feeling difficulty while urinating for the past one and a half year...i have gone through all tests like ... | hi there, you seem to be suffering from severe UTI and as the urine is sterile or negative you have to look for cause like bacteria which cannot be easily grown like mycobacterium. You could be also suffering from some obstructive uropathy which explains the difficulty in urination. Please visit a urologist and he will... | |
Q. Why did my urine test show 200 pus cells?
Hello doctor, I am a 50 year old female, who weighs 65 kg, and I am 5 feet tall. I had a urine test, which showed 200 pus cells, RBC 2 to 3, protein 2 to 3, and urine culture showed E.coli. I am suffering from fever, high blood pressure, and high sugar level. My face is swo... | Hello. Hope this clears your doubt and get back if you have any doubts. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online --> | |
How can recurrent hives and cough be treated?
Active, athletic 12 year old male.. muscular. Sudden onset of severe hives/ rash / fever about 1 month ago. Treated with benadryl at hospital.. all seemed ok. Then recent onset of some type of virus/ flu and has had fever on and off x 2 weeks..recurrent bout of hives/ body... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems that your child is suffering from an allergic reaction which can be treated with an antihistaminic medication once daily before going to bed or by corticosteroids if resistant to antihistaminic medications. Hope I ha... | |
Suggest remedy for lump below genital area
Hi, I ve have this same lump that s about the size of a pea, just below my woman area. Its been there for about three months at first I thought it was a spider bit so I sliced it open and nothing but blood came out. It wentaway for about 2 weeks and know its back again and ki... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cystic lesion near your genital area. Itis very common and mostly it is non cancerous. So no need to worry. You need examination. Consult your doctor and go for examination and if needed go for surgical excision.Thanks... | |
How to treat stiff/slight aching neck?
HI I have a stiff /slight aching neck. Very dull pain. I went for a neck massage. I am 38 year old male. the massage was 30 minute upper body back and neck massage. On completion of my massage I have double vision which lasted about 10-15 minutes. Is there underlying problem. Ive... | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.As you have a dull neck pain it could be due to inflammation the facet joints or may be due to nerve pinch. Also, this occurs due to muscle weakness and massage actually makes muscle more weak and leads to abnormal symptoms. I will advice not to undergo massage.Also, ... | |
History of removal of appendix. Will this relapse with sexual activity?
Good Morning,I am a 28 years old man, I had my appendix removed precisely on the 14th of may, and I got discharged from the hospital a week later,I felt normal with just very little pains! A week later I had sex,though not serious one.. My quest... | Hello,You must have had a laproscopic appendicectomy I guess.As you have said, the pains have reduced significantly.Appendix once removed does not recurr again.So you can have peace in mind that the same disease will not relapse again.But please keep in mind that having sex is a strenous physical activity and may not b... | |
What is the life expectancy in stage 4 lung cancer patient?
My Mom has Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The tumor is in her left lung, she has pleural drain after fluid build-up in lining. Her doctor says there s nothing left to do, except a low dose chemo (which she s had treatment once a week over the last 3 week... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should take FMLA. As your mother is progressing towards end stage malignancy. Lung cancer when spread in pulmonary artery and gives tumour thrombi, this suggest worst prognosis. Your mother soon develop massive pulmonary embolism (tumour thrombi) and pulmonary hyperten... | |
What is the treatment for chest discomfort?
Hello, recently I have been having this warm pinchy feeling in my left lung, it feels more uncomferable then painful, but also it feels like a lump on my left side again but on my back and I cant lay on my back. My spine has burned a little I smoke about 25 Ciggarettes a day... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are smoker, possibility of either lung infection or bronchitis is more. In both these conditions, uncomfortable feeling with back pain are seen. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination o... | |
Wierd stomach noises.
After having food, i develop wierd noises in my stomach. i dont have these problem when i am empty stomach. its almost gurgling sound in the stomach. does it mean some cancer of the stomach ? | No. It means the food is getting passed down your intestines. are you thin? my brother is very thin and we can hear these gurgling sound in his stomak too..the doctor said it was fine for him after checkup. | |
Taking dianette pill. Feeling of being pregnant. Effect on fetus while taking these pills?
I am on the pill dianette and think i may be pregnant. I missed a couple of tablets and took them the following day with the others. My husband and I have decided to try for another baby anyway, but my concern is if i got pregna... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern your history suggests that you are not pregnant it just your feeling and you have not done any test to confirm this so in my opinion it better to confirm the pregnancy first, taking any medicine during the pregnancy is not at all advisable least concern with the... | |
How can leg pain caused by sciatica be treated?
I am 65 yrs old woman, having sciatica problem in left leg for last 3 months.mri report shows slight problem in l 4 and 5.have lots of pain during night.please suggest as to what should I do .have taken treatment from ortho but hasn t made any difference. | Hello, I have studied your case.If you’re MRI says L 5-4 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting y... | |
Suggest remedy for severe mouth ulcer
helo siri have severe mouth ulcer. i think it is a side effect of leaving habit of 10 year smoking...despite of several remedies i am not feeling relaxed....now i m feeling burning in my mouth..plz suggest me something best..i have checked by ENT and Gerointentestinal specialist.... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that this could be chronic stomatitis and in my opinion biopsy would be required and for that it would be advisable to see the dentist he would be the right parson to handle this case, hope this information helps... | |
Is Scoliosis hereditary in nature?
Hey. Myself and my children have thalassemia. One of my daughter s hemoglobin count remains around 93 this is normal for us. I had to have 10 units of blood during each of my pregnancies. This is something my daughter expects when she gets pregnant. This is were my questions comes. S... | Scoliosis is believed to be caused by a combination between GENETIC as well as ENVIRONMENTAL factors including medical conditions that may trigger or favor the development of the disease such as cerebral palsy, Marfan's Syndrome, chronic muscle spasms of a severe nature that do not respond to treatment, and certain tum... | |
What causes lymphatic tuberculosis?
I am diagnosed with lymphatic tb. I am taking att drugs and my liver enzymes (LFT done after 18 days) are rising as well as uric acid. I am also surprised that I have persistent cough, mostly dry. It specially gets elevated when i sit in an ac room. Kindly advise. | Hello and thank you for your question. Tuberculosis is an airborn bacterial infection. Once it enters the body it can move to other parts of the body from the lungs like the lymphatic system or even the spine. To help with the cough avoid air conditioning, use some nasal saline spray and make sure you stay well hydrate... | |
What causes severe cough and fever at night?
My brothers wife age is 29 suffering from severe cough, fever at night and suspected for pneumonia and TB but x Ray did'nt show the result again we went to our family doctor and according to his suggestion we scan and he is saying that it is primary complex, Is there any ch... | Hithere is a wide range of differential diagnosis for fever with cough. Your Sister in law is 29. any contact with TB patient ? Has she lost weight ?What is differential counts of CBC. ESR LDH beta microglobin .Liver function. CT chest perhaps will help. how long had she had this problem? She might need a bronchoscopy... |
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