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What causes heart burn after treading with history of heart murmur?
I'm 76, 5', 130# and after treading only 5 minutes or so, I start to salivate excessively and feel like heart burn rather anything to do with heart. I have had a heart murmur for 4 years. Do I push and tread more or stop. I don't know if it's my he... | Hi,Welcome.This is Dr Sameer.The symptoms you are telling could be because of your heart condition. Gastritis or heart burn does not increase on exercise & it can occur on rest too.I would recommend against doing excessive tread mill now & would advice you for doing Tread Mill under ECG monitoring (Tread Mill Test) whi... | |
Suggest alternate treatment for kidney failure
hi, My father had kidney failure back in december. He is Type 2 Diabetic as well. He had Urea level around 232 and Serum Creatinine 6.3 when we consulted doctor and got urea down to 100 and serum creatine to 4.4. He is looking to know if there is any alternative to dialy... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concerns.According to levels you have mentioned I dont think your father needs dialysis at this point, but for future use AV Fistula is the best option. I think your known people told you about perm catheterization which you can afford but there are high chances ... | |
Q. Why do I have neck and shoulder stiffness and pain only while lying?
Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I do not have any medical issues that could associate with my problem. About a month ago I woke up to pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulders. I figured I just slept wrong or something little like that.... | Hello. The symptoms you have explained points towards arthritis. It can be osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis depending on the joints involved and the duration of morning stiffness. Usually, in rheumatoid arthritis, morning stiffness remains for more than 45 minutes and joints of the hands involved are middle joint... | |
What kind of evaluation is required for a fetal alcohol syndrome?
WE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN GIVEN CUSTODY OF OUR GREAT NEPHEW. HE IS 9 MONTHS OLD. HIS MOTHER DRANK THROUGH HER PREGNANCY. HE SEEMS TO BE ON SCHEDULE WITH ALL ACTIVITIES. SPEAKS A FEW WORDS, BUT HAS FACIAL FEATURES OF CHILD WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME. HIS PE... | Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. And sorry about your great nephew. To evaluate whether he has Fetal alcohol syndrome or not kindly consult a developmental paediatrician as they are experts in this kind of thing and if he fits in the syndrome he may require further evaluation to look for any cardiac involvem... | |
Had sex. Having delayed periods, milky discharge, spotting. Chances of pregnancy?
Am I PregnantMy Boyfriend And I Had Sex Back In September On A Sunday Night Woke Up The Next Morning And Did It Again Of Course Each Time He Ejaculated In Me.Like 2 To 3Weeks Later He Was Throwing Up Then In October I Had A Period In The... | Welcome to HCM.There are chances of pregnancy because you had a unprotected sex during fertile period.Mild spotting may occur in pregnancy.White discharge is also a physiological sign of pregnancy.You have to go for urine pregnancy test to confirm it.Also go for blood hcg level and usg under guidance of your gynecologi... | |
What is the cause of a knee pain?
Three weeks ago, I was kneeling down (almost sitting on my feet) when my left knee made a popping and cracking sound following by immediate intense pain. For several weeks, I have experience pain. Now tonight, I tried bending my knee about 80% to help my daughter pick up toys, and my ... | Respected sir/madam, thanks for asking questions. I have understood your concern about knee pain. as you mentioned you had history of knee injury, and again after three months you tried lift weights so it suggest that your muscles around joints were not strengthen properly, so now when you tried due to weak muscle your... | |
What does a lump on the earlobe indicate?
Hello, i have a hard ball in my ear lobe thats sticking out from the back slightly. it doesnt hurt not even when i touch it, but ive had it for a while now and im getting concerned as to what it is and how i can heal it. to be more specific it on my ear lope where one would ha... | Hello , Thank you for your question ! The back side of the ear , soft part , is common plase for growing atheroma cysts . Atheroma cyst forms out of sebaceous glands . If you were my patient i would suggest a physical examination from general surgeon . Most of the time this is enough for diagnosys . If left utreated so... | |
Gained weight after liver transplant. Having stomach problems, drooping breasts while trying to lose weight. Solution?
i had a liver transplant. the drugs caused 120-lb weight gain . after 5 years i have finally found a way to loose the weight. i have lost over 50 lbs and now am having problems with my stomach i think... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Congratulations on losing the 50lbs. I understand your concern to lose more weight. You need to continue to exercise and go on a healthy diet to lose the required amount of weight. You could seek a professional's help in this. About the dropping breasts, you may consider wearing the r... | |
How to cure panic attacks,shortness of breath and difficulty in swallowing?
hello,i recently have been having problems with panic attacks, including shortness of breath and problems swallowing.Tonight I had a chinese take away, which seems irrelevant, but ever since I have had problems. I had to drive home from where ... | Hello According to the history you provide i think that you should go to consult your doctor.Regards Dr.Jolanda | |
What causes abdominal pain/discomfort with lower back ache?
The main symptom is moderate abdominal pain/discomfort for nearly 3 weeks. It started off as minimal but has increased of late. At times it feels near bottom of sternum but other times more into the abdomen. Eating or not eating does not seem to make a dif... | Hi.Thanks for your query.Possible causes : of the pain in abdomen in the upper area spreading to the other area ,without any other symptoms of heartburn, acidity or digestive problems is suggestive that the pain may be of the origin of the lower lungs or pleura, or a local problem of the abdominal wall like epigastric ... | |
Could the itchy bumps on the genitals be Herpes?
hi I've been having these bumps on my genital area since around 7th grade they don't burn they itch once in a while or not at all. One day after I tried to shave the next day a whole lot of small pumps appeared, every time fabric rubbed against them they would itch so b... | Hi and thanks for this query.I am so sorry to hear about these bumps and the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. From all the information you have provided, the chances of this not being an herpes infection are very high. The age of onset, the evolution, description and the nature of these bumps do not sound like ... | |
When should i take a pregnancy test after missing a period?
dr im 30 years old lady. im not blessed with baby past 3 yrs. in jan 2011 21st i had my laproscopy. they drilled the pcod . feb 23 i got my first peroid. march 30 till now i missed periods. 30th march morning i done urine pregnancy test it shows negative. how... | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all do not panic. As you have history of PCOS, you might have formed the egg a bit late than usual. Usually, in a woman with regular cycles, egg formation takes place on day 14 of the cycle. As you have mentione... | |
What causes back lump with pain and breathing difficulties?
My wife went to urgent care to see a doctor she has pain in the middle of her back. The Dr. Said she had a lump and need to see her regular doctor for more test. Also she was having problems breathing last night. But he still sent her home so we worry? | Dear patient What kind of lump she has and at what location? If it's of long duration There is possibility of underlying vertebral collapse. It needs to be investigated with 1. Xray of involved spine region anteroposterior and lateral views 2. MRI of involved region. Both investigation are must and need to visi... | |
Can i use melacare for pigmentation without prior advice of any dermatologist?
I am 40+ and have pigmentation on my chin since a couple of years. one of my friends who was a victim of pigmentation for a long time and got relief from it applying Melacare, has advised me to apply Melacare. Can I do it without prior advi... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern, looking to the history given here I could say that, this could be comedo (Blackheads) and this need to be ruled out and for that you need to see the dermatologist because if this is comedo then sometime this is to be removed, again for this you need to discus t... | |
Can warm water with lemon juice cause low placenta?
hello dr in my 20th week scan the lady who did this scan she told me that you have low plecenta .and in that case you have booken another scan in 36 week of pregnancy .so i ve to ask becausse of that am i not able to give a normal birth .and i m taking warm water wi... | Hi , How are you doing ? Let me first tell you that NEARLY EVERY PREGNANCY WILL HAVE PLACENTA IN THE LOWER UTERINE SEGMENT.Placenta is formed at 12 weeks of pregnancy. There is no much growth in placenta after that, only the baby grows, so also the uterus . In early pregnancy as the space in uterus is restricted, the p... | |
What should be the amount of protein intake for gastric bypass surgery with muliple kidney stones?
I am waiting on insurance approval any day now for gastric bypass surgery. I was wondering about the amount of protein I will be consuming. I have had multiple kidney stones over the years while doing the "high protien d... | hai,high protein diet will lead to kidney stones.(in certain condition)if you are on high protein diet your hydration and renal output should be monitored. you should take more water around 4 to 5 liters of water.because protein by product urea (uric acid-urates) will cause kidney stone.kidney needs much high amount o... | |
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 ... | |
Q. My brother is on OCD treatment for 15 years without improvement. What is your opinion?
Hi doctor, My brother, who is 32 years old, is undergoing treatment for OCD for the last 15 years without much improvement. In fact, his condition has only worsened since the start of the treatment. For the last several days, he ... | Hi. First of all what you mentioned over in the MRI report could be coincidental finding, and there is less to do with these changes if OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is considered provided there is no family history of OCD or related psychiatric disorder. Now regarding the changes before searching anything, there... | |
Suggest treatment for broken capillaries on penis
hi doctor i have very unsightly broken capillaries due to trauma a few years ago. They are located mainly on the underside of the head of my penis and some around the rim. Are there any treatments to remove the broken capillaries/ improve their appearance? | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: If it is not giving any problem then be happy with what you have.Explanation: Is it your girlfriend who is saying this or you? If it is the scar because of previous injury and if it not giving any problem then please be happy with that. It will creat... | |
On end stage of ovarian cancer, bleeding, sleeping long, pain. How to know the lifetime left?
sis is dying of end stage ovarian cancer...getting very dicey...bleeding, sleeping 18 hrs. day, upped fenatyl, pain...she is scared, in hospice. i am drained. live in norcal/she lives in hi and is leaning on me for support...... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.I am sorry about your sisterThis is definitely terminal stage of malignant disease but it is hard to predict lifetime. In most cases it is just 2-5 weeks and rarely it can be more than 2-3 months. She is obviously somnolent and this is very poor prognostic sign.I am sure you ... | |
What is the treatment of pain in left knee ?
My mom had hip surgery after a fall three weeks ago. They put a rod and screw in since the fracture was below the neck on the left side. Her left knee is giving her problems since the surgery. She has been getting Hyalgan knee injections for the last several years and the i... | The pain in knee could be due to rest that your mother had to take for hip surgery.Early ambulation & physiotherapy should help her.Long term effects of Inj. Hyalgan are no well defined.I wouldn't recommend them any more. | |
Is it possible to find typhoid fever through CT scan?
My nephew is sufferring from some probelm related to Brain. Fluids were taken out and sent for test. After that the CT Scan reports shows typhoid fever. Is that possible that CT Scsn shows such results, beacuse when blood samples were taken nothing were detected, b... | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!I would explain that the brain CT scan is not a specific test for typhoid, as the brain changes should be correlated with the blood lab tests and fluids exam. The CT scan changes may be suggestive of a brain disorder, but other tests are needed t... | |
Why is there symptoms of the disease after getting vaccination?
My friend got the menigitis vaccination, a few weeks later he had symptoms of menigitis. We went to the ER and all the tests for menigitis came back negative. We went to a herbalist who said he got sick from the vaccination, now it being about two weeks l... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Brief... Need to know the detail of symptoms..Detail...Since some vaccination can cause some symptoms,like bodyache,fever,flu,pain and sour on vaccination site,headache and loose stools.From your history it can not be known that what kind of symptoms you and your friend have got,as meningitis sympt... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
How to treat rash with slight pain and itching on leg/shin?
hi im 46 i have a rash on my shin bone started on my l leg now on my r its only on my shin bone went away on l leg i used cortizone cream and benadryl i have lil bruising no pain.slight itching rash went away in 3 days any ... | Hi, Itchy rash on leg could be due to variety of causes. But in my opinion, the first condition to be ruled out is an infection. So, I advise you to consult your Dermatologist to rule out the causes and to come to a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Will hcg cause me to get breast cancer ?
will hcg cause me to get breast cancer or will it hurt my liver with hep c ok I have hep c went on interferon 3 years ago. This did not work, also I have had breast cancer in moms side. I have had three lumpectomys all beighn. Will hcg hurt me for breast cancer or my hep c? I c... | Hello and welcome to healthcare forum. As you had history of breast cancer on your maternal side, you are having increased risk of it. Estrogen has association with breast cancer But as far as hcg is concern there is no co-relation of hcg with breast cancer. so, you need not to worry for about that. Best wishes for you... | |
What does rise in SGPt levels during hepatitis indicate
hi i am a 25 years male...i had hepatitis A in last month.i was under treatment.but now when i checked my blood tests SGPT is showing slightly higher than the result of last lab test result.last week result is 88 and today it is 130.is anything to worry in this? | Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM.The rise indicates an acute insult to liver. This happens as a result of hepatitis infection.This gets settle in a few days.Keep a watch.If you have any further query please ask me.Stay Healthy. | |
What causes loose motions in toddler?
Dr. my son is 17 months old and since his birth he s been healthy. This morning twice he had loose motion am a bit worried as this is the first time. His two upper and lower grinding teeths are slowly appearing. He hasnt had anything from morning except for two bottles of milk. We... | Hi...when the kids start teething - to soothe the sensation of teething they keep what ever they can in the mouth and sometimes the impurities will go in and cause diarrhea. Usually this will be viral diarrhea.Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or ver... | |
What causes tiredness and breathlessness after recovery from jaundice?
I had jaundice for 1 week which is called viral jaundice i guess. Now the test says i am normall but still i feel so much tired, having breathing problem (i never had it before jaundice), feel like vomiting. I lost the power of myself dat i use to ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.You might be recovering from hepatitis A which is a viral infection. In some people there might be severe disease and rest might have mild symptoms. This condition leaves the patient weak and usually complete recovery takes 6 to 8 weeks. It is suggested that you take care of yourself and avoid ... | |
How to determine the date of conception?
I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend On 21st January On the 8th day she started playing I mean to accelerate the blackmailing Story On the 11th day on 1st Feb she told me that she has done urine pregnancy test and it s positive On 23rd March she text me that she has done da... | Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. She can conceive only till 23rd Jan... with the sex on 21st Jan.... that too if it was her ovulation time. ( 2 days before or two days after the ovulation are the maximum fertile days.& the ovulation is 14 days prior to expected day of her next period... )that me... | |
Is pregnancy possible due to the raptured eggs?
Hi.We had sex in morning and night two days before .Dr gave me injection to rapture egg on same night. Yesterday also dr checked that egg is well raptured..so is there any chance to get pregnant.. We had not done sex after injection given by dr.pl help and suggest. | Hallow Dear,In fact the egg is not ruptured; it is the follicle that ruptures releasing an egg in it. Egg has life of 24 hours while the sperms are active for 72 hours. So sexual relation on and around the day of egg release do have good chances of conception. You should have continued to have sex even after the inject... | |
What causes weakness in legs after total knee replacement?
I have had a muscle myopathy in my thighs for years. Two years ago, I had a total knee replacement. I am 61 years old. I have been getting weaker and weaker. I can t stand for more than a couple of minutes and I have to sit. I have lots of pain in the knee and... | Hello,Your symptoms could be related to the progression of myopathy or a pinched nerve. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing nerve conduction studies.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologi... | |
Child"s right hand work in case ofERBs palasy
i want to know that is there any treatement for my son? i have a 6 year old son and the said thing is that he can not use his right hand. he is suffering from ERBs palasy since his birth. please u guys help me to know is there any treatment available any where around the w... | There is no cure for ERBs paralysis at present. you have to build confidence in your child to live with it for rest of the life | |
Suggest treatment for a lump on the neck
My daughter is 20 yrs old and has had a lump on the left side of her neck for over a year. it is roughly the size of a quarter. the dr. has given her antibiotics on two occasions and the bump has not gone away. should I worry? and what test should I request from the dr. to r... | Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. With this history, I would advise you to consult a general surgeon/pathologist for FNAC of the lump for a cytological diagnosis. If doubt still persisted, then I would not hesitate for a histopathological diagnosis by an excision biopsy for a definitive treatment... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Q. What is the treatment for migraine with nausea and vomiting?
Hello doctor, I have had a migraine for seven days. It is so severe that I cannot stand light or noise. I have been unable to sleep. I have been nauseated and vomiting. I cannot handle anything. I am a female. I am 35 years old, 5'4" in and weigh 260 lbs. | Hello. Medication right now you are using is more than effective. But medication like Tryptons (Sumatriptan) is most effective. Metoprolol, Propranolol, Gabapentin, Pregabalin are more effective medication to prevent recurrence. You have to reduce weight which may useful to reduce the attacks. Regular exercise and yoga... | |
Q. Can I use Kojivit gel to get fair skin?
Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have a dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermoatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fai... | Hi. One's skin color has 2 components. First one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to the influence of environment, sunlight, hormones, agi... | |
Renal damage to the point of failure. Need help wit homeopathic herbals
I am a 62 year old male and as the result of many years of serving my country in the armed forces I find that I have been confronted with renal damage near the point of failure. I am new to the guidance of my Doctor I wanted to use homeopathic her... | Hello,Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I don't know about homeopathic medicine , but herbal formula I can tell you. Bhankhri ( usually camel eat it in fields) available in India at the shop or ayurvedic store . Take bhankhri 100 gm, boil it in 500 ml water till water become half ( 250 ml), now drink it ( as when... | |
Suggest treatment for mental obsession
hii m a medical student and i think i have been having obsessions about having needlestick injuries. everytime after i done a procedure, i get really worried sometimes and start thinking whether or not i have sustained a prickit's really affecting me emotionally. what should i do... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Obsession is due to unawareness about the facts. You should just ask yourself, what shall happen even if there is needle stick injuries? Obsession happens because you want to avoid that obsession.Step One: Try to be busy in you... | |
How to treat CHF?
I am taking care of my dad who is in final stages of chf, he has been breathing heavy but o2 sat has been 93-97. The past week he has been sleeping almost all day with confusion and seeing people. Just wondering what this means or if you think he is declining and if so what will happen next. He is... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your father is having terminal CHF (congestive heart failure) with pitting edema, possibility of fluid accumulation in the body is high. This can cause dilutional hyponatremia (low sodium). Sodium is very important electrolyte for brain ... | |
What causes lower backache and tingling sensation in the legs?
how can i tell what is really causing my lower back pain with tingling down my leg. i had an A2M procedure done 8 weeks ago with no improvement 6 weeks after procedure. MRI showed I have an herniated disk at L5 S1 so I received an epidural shot, nothing ch... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is due to nerve compression. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Planning pregnancy. Light brown bleeding on ovulution day and turned to bright red. Normal period due. Advice?
Hi there , me and my partner are both 23 and we are trying for a baby , during the week from June 24th to my fertile day 30th of June we have been trying as I was ovulating then, since then yesterday I notice... | Hi,It might be implantation bleeding.It can not be your normal period as it is too early.Now wait and watch till your period date.After passing 7-8 days of your period, in absence of period go for pregnancy test for confirmation.Ok and take care. | |
What medicine should one take for blackheads, whiteheads and pimples ?
i hv lots of small blackheads on my foreheadn nd fews ones on my cheeks nd there r few pimples nd whiteheads also my face | hi black heads are most difficult to treat it take long time to get it cure but very effective treatments are there . tretinoin cream is best to remove it salicylic also give good result peeling is best way to reduce it if all these fail then removal of it by dermatologist is best method and give 100% result | |
Suggest treatment to increase HB count in a CRF patient
MY MOTHER IS A CRF patient & her dialysis continue for 2 month 2 times per week,but her HB% day by day decrease.She got 3 bag blood on july 2015 & she take erythropoietin injection 2 times per week & her other investigation report normal now what will i do. | Hemoglobin not rising in spite of giving EPO injections can be due to the following-1. Iron Deficinecy2. Occult Blood Loss through the GIT3. Blood loss during Dialysis4. Chronic Infections 5. EPO resistance and Bad quality of EPO.Please look into these factors and your Nephrologist or Dialysis Tech will be able to take... | |
Suggest remedy for crack on toes like hole in the middle
I have a cut/crack where my 2nd to last toe bends. It isnt healing in fact it s gotten worse and it looks like a hole in the center of the cut. I ve tried neosprone and covering it wit b a band aid but it hasn t worked. I don t want to go to the doctor since it ... | Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.Since you mentioned you have a crack/CUT in the toes , for which you tried self medicating and not healing as well.You should better try a doctor though it is a small healing, Healing of wound is necessary as any infection might get catch hold of it and later on it wi... | |
Suggest remedy for swelling and bruise in leg
i twisted my ankle twice today as i was walking, y foot twisted outwards so my heel on my shoe was facing inwards, it hurt that much i cried and i think its possibly sprained because its swollen and bruised...do you think i need crutches because i can hardly walk ? thank y... | hi,thanks for your querytwisting of ankle can cause ligament injury or fracture or both. yes you can use crutches for walking without putting weight on your affected side.apply ice packs 4-5 times a daykeep your ankle elevatedyou can also take antiinflammatory like ibuprofen 2-3 times a day to alleviate pain. i would a... | |
Taking metformin for PCOS. Conceived with IUI treatment. Low sperm count. What to do now?
Hello ..i have been diagonised with pcod before 7 yrs and been treated with metformin and conceived with IUI treatment , blessed with boy baby .and now we planned for second baby and my husband sperm count was less and he was p... | Hi. thanks for asking in Healthcare medicine. Fertile medicine is Clomiphene citrate given to increase sperm production. Follicular study is done to assess the size of the mature follicle and to monitor the growth of the egg follicle. Ovulation releases the egg necessary for fertilization. In PCOD, the cycles are ano... | |
Developmental delays, seizure disorder, tics, OCD, depression. Taken Risperdal, Clonidine, Celexa? Will Celexa treat Tics, OCD?
My son (20 yrs, 170 lbs) has developmental delays, seizure disorder (uses a VNS to control with nearly 100% control) and was on Risperdal for 7 years for tics, behaviors and OCD/Stuck behavio... | DearI am sorry for the symptoms your son is suffering.It is rather difficult to find the right medication due to symptoms Anyway I see that the right protocol is being used to treat your sonIn my opinion it is still hope that celexa will be effective in dominating the ticsYou should wait till three months if no benefit... | |
What is the solution for cough which is causing breathing issues?
My daughter age 15 years is having cough since last 33 days. Earlier for a fornight it was dry coughing but very severe. She was prescribed Zyrtec, Actified DM and Neb with duolin Later it was productive cough with relief in continuous coughing and doct... | Hello,Your daughter is not improving in a cough and breathing difficulty despite treatment. So, it is better to get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).She may need higher antibiotics, Long-acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol), and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or flu... | |
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... | |
Do urine test results indicate onset glycosuria?
Hello I had a fasting urine test done and the results was 1+ glucose in my urine. I under stand when glucose is found in the urine when it exceeded the capacity of the kidneys. What level in mg/dl does 1+ glucose represent? Does the mean I have onset Glycosuria? | hai,Possibly with 1+ glucose in urine test indicates glycosuria.sometimes in dipstick method it shows false positive. clinical correlation should be ruled out.it occurs in diabetes mellitus.i advise you to go for Glucose tolerance test to confirm the condition. there is condition like renal glycosuria but it rarely occ... | |
Q. How can I close the gaps between teeth after orthodontic treatment?
Hello doctor, I had braces on my teeth when I was 15 years old. Now I am 24 and I can see a lot of gaps developing between my teeth. Should I put on braces again or is there any alternative option that I should choose? | Hi. You must not go for conventional orthodontic braces treatment for such gaps, instead, you should go for clear or invisible aligners orthodontic treatment for it. In it you do not have to get bracketing done but only an invisible tray will be given to wear that will close these minor gaps. Once gaps are closed in 6 ... | |
What is the treatment time taken for H. Pylori?
How many days do we take treatment for H. Pylori using the triple drug treatment kit of clarithromycin 250 mg, pantoprazole 20 mg, and tinidazole 5oo mg? Should I take all three tablets twice or once a day? Should I take a prokinetic like mosipride too? If so in what d... | HiThanks for your query.I appreciate your concern for the duration of Triple therapy for the eradication of H. Pylori infection.The current recommendation of Triple therapy is as follows:Pantoprazole, Clarithromycin and Tinidazole to be taken twice daily for 14 days.After completion of triple therapy, the Pantoprazole ... | |
What causes positive Widal test result despite lacking the symptoms?
sir ,i am suffering from fever from last 2 days i have done my blood test and widal test is positive it mean i have typhoid but from yesterday i doesent have fever ,headach or other symptoms of typhoid .....i am confused ...report is clearly seen pos... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You might have sub clinical typhoid fever. It is nothing but a variant of typhoid fever where the symptoms are minimal. You can take appropriate antibiotics according to protocol to tackle the illness. The complications are l... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
What causes soft mushy lumps from the place of stitch?
LAst May fell out of bed and lacerated horizontal area and went to the er and had it stitched. It is about 5 inches in length. Now I wake in the morning with soft mushy lumps about the size of a half dollar and protrude outward about 1/2 inch. Seeking treatment... | Hi Greetings from HCm.since you have sustained lacerated injury about five inches suturing is the ideal treatment.If there is some wound infection smalllumps will be formed on both sides of suture site probably you may be developing hypertrophied scar or keloid.If it is worrisome you consult a plastic surgeon | |
How to treat lumbar sprain?
i got in a car accident on April 17th i got rear ended. and i went to the emergency room and took x rays and they diagnosed me with lumbar sprain . my back doesn t feel any better i feel worse now. the mid right side of my back hurts and the left side of my lower back. | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.well you should do some more specific imaging tests to rule out is there some serious spine injury or not. so try to have mri scan. till that,try to rest. use appropriate painkillers and have physical therapy. If there is no nubness or muscle wekaness then i doubt that there ... | |
Suggest ways to reduce the pain in spine due to cervical radiculopathy
- I have been diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy over the weekend. I am an RN who works in ER x the past 28 yrs. And I know a lot of it is due wear and tear on my body. Until I see my physio - which is in 3 days time - is there ANYTHING I can do... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Sorry to know about the pain and discomfort you are having. As you have an appointment with the physiotherapist in 3 days, the following measures can help reduce your pain.(i) avoid sudden neck movements(ii) do not use a pillow while sleeping(iii) avoid lifting heavy objects(iv) wear a soft col... | |
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 ... | |
Can Crocin syrup be given to a 2-year-old on an empty stomach?
My daughter is 2 years and 9 months old her weight is 10 kilos, she s probably teething and has high fever from 2-3 days, for which I am giving her Crocin syrup 5 ml. Now she s not eating anything and she has fever of 101.2 can I give her Crocin syrup on e... | Hello,Short answer: YesDetailed answer:If the baby has high fever then you have to dominate it even though the baby is not eating for the time being.The loss of appetite is due to the disease, but the baby should be protected against high fever because if it is very high (104 or more) than there is high risk for convul... | |
What causes abnormal stress reports despite a normal ECG report?
I have had three chemical stress tests done over about 6 years all have came back abnormal.All being after the chemicals wore off.It shows the problem in the right front area of the heart.But an Echocardiogram was done and was ok.So is something wrong or... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern & I would like to tell you that echocardiography is generally performed in your relaxed but in stress test your heart is induced with a chemical to check how d... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
I have a period every 3 months and this is the first month i start to not have one. I have been reading a lot of things on the internet about pregnancy and signs. I have been having bad stomach pains, bad back pains, and now my legs are like cold skin deep and i took a tes... | HiI have gone through your complaints.sorry to say this that you may not be pregnant now with this history .you are saying you read ininternet.not having periods is not only symptom that wil tel pregnancy.in the presence of missed period ,breast tenderness ,nausea and vomiting if present go for urine/ blood pregnancy t... | |
Lower abdominal strain, mild pain on getting up, sprinting. Can I play sports?
Hi... I had a lower abdominal strain for almost two weeks now. The pain isnt great but when i sprint it hurts a little bit and when i get up from sitting it sometimes hurts. It has gotten alot better within the past week. Im a big soccer pl... | Hi, I think its ok for you to go back to the field. You can use hot fomentation and diclofenac sprays to control the pain. This will resolve on its own in a couple of days. Hope this helps. | |
What causes short tempered and frustration?
I am suffering frm BPD idont know wat to do?iam very frustrated my husband did'nt support me always blame me i often feel 2 kill myself i feel very lonely nobady listen me iam 28 yrs of age i hve 2 kid i am very short tempered iam nt like tat before. i feel rejected by every... | Hi,I can understand the distress you might be facing in view of your current situation. I do hope that by BPD, you meant borderline personality disorder and not bipolar disorder.Borderline personality disorder is characterized by chronic feeling of emptiness, unstable mood and difficult interpersonal relationships, imp... | |
Feeling sleepy after using telekast, nasal spray and inhalers. What can be done?
Hi I am using teleKast l from past 2 weks and daily i am feeling sleepy and continuosly iam yarning which is really irritating me. along with telekast L iam using nassle spray and inhellers also. This breathing prblem with heavy cough an... | YOUR ALLERGIES OTHERWISE INCREASE WHEN YOU NEGLECT IT THESE MEDICINES MIGHT HAVE CURED YOU BEFORE AS AGE INCREASES AND NUMBER OF EPISODE INCREASES YOU HAVE TO TAKE OTHER ADDITIONAL MEDICINES TELECAST L IS CAUSING PROBLEM YOU CAN SHIFT TO ALLEGRA 1`20 MG BD AND SINGULAR 10 MG BD CAN APPLY NEOSPORIN H EYE OINTMENT IN NOS... | |
Suggest remedy for lump
I have a small lump on my neck. I've probably had it for over a year now. It's not painful but recently it grew in size so that it could be seen. I squeezed it and this white, slightly sticky stuff came out of it. it's now half the size it was. What is it? | Hi,It seems that you might be having Sebaceous cyst in the neck.It looks like infected.Consult surgeon and get examined.If require go for removal cyst with sac.Ok and take care. | |
Fever, chills, constricted airways, joint discomfort, asthma symptoms after being around parrots. Test confirm mold, cat allergies. Advise?
I have six parrots. After four hours from being around them, I develop fever, chills, constricted airways, joint discomfort and fatigue and asthma symptoms. I've had every test ... | if you have allergy your immune system is not fully developed and any exposure to animals can increase symptomps you get blood test for all allergens like food pollens dusts because it is difficult to prevent environmental allergens you can go for immunotherapy which is most effective to control allergies as newer stud... | |
Feeling presence of something moving around stomach
I have been feeling odd for a while, but for the past couple of days, ive been feeling something inside of my stomach. it moves, so its not stationary, and ive taken several pregnancy test which all came back negative. What could this be? i feel this on the inside, a... | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are distressed due to the symptoms that you have mentioned. Sometimes, gastric problems can cause strange churning sensations in the tummy. However, from the limited information that you have provided, it is not possible to make a diagno... | |
Q. Is my dentist right in saying that my jaw pain and stiffness are incurable?
Hi doctor, I have been suffering from jaw pain and stiffness for a while now which can sometimes result in a headache and pain in the ears. I also can hear my jaws pop when I open my mouth wide. I visited a dentist regarding this issue and ... | Hi. There is always a cause associated with it, that can be one of the following: In case you have one of the above-mentioned conditions associated or night clinching of teeth, you will be cured. Your doctor may be wrong. TMJ-associated conditions can be treated and managed with better prognosis. For more information c... | |
What is normal heart rate for person over 60 years?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am a 67 year old male, 178 lbs 5'10".My blood pressure is (as of twenty minutes ago) 128/64 with and heart rate is 84 (normally in the morning it is 60 to 65) I do take BP medication an... | Your all the parameters are OK.Heart rate of 84 is little bit on higher side.May be you have checked it after exertion.as your morning heart rate is all right. | |
What causes water bubbles on foot?
Hi, I got water bubbles on my foot. When i waer shoes my socks become wet in few areas and when i am walking I am having pain.But they are not like bubbles at all as they are very thin layered.I am knowing is it due to continous wearing shoes or any other reason. | Hi, your condition suggest that of heat blisters, that arises due to constant friction due to pressure points produced by your shoesIf i were your treating doctor then i would suggest1) try changing to new pair of shoes that comforts your foot.2) If the blisters are open clean with antiseptic and cover it with non adhe... | |
What causes soreness in chest?
hey my names rondalyn. my problem is more internal than external. at the top of my rib cage in the center, just below the breast, feels caved in and sore/brused. then when i feel around my ribs i feel something sticking slightly out mainly on the right side. i've been up for 3 almost 4 d... | Hello dear , HiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This is combined effect of abuse substances , anxiety , dehydration level Hope this will clear your query .Regards . | |
Can I get pregnant by doing sex in the ovulation period?
i have irregular periods.so Dr told me to to take naturogest 200 tab.but after taking this i have dizziness and mild diarrhea.in this month my Dr detect my ovulation time with the help of scanning. in this days i contact with my husband.sir tell me am i pregnan... | Hi, there is good chance of getting pregnant if you had contact with your husband during ovulation days. If your periods delay, do a urine pregnancy test at home. It will confirm the pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Dr khushboo | |
Should i be concerned as my son is having red and swollen testicles?
My child is 12 years of age and one of his testicels is very red and swollen should I be concern? I observed him to see if he is in pain but there does not seem to have much face reaction when I exam him but his deminer is low and doesn't want to eat... | Hi,It seems that your son might have developed orchitis. That may be responsible for redness and swelling. His appetite is reduced. There may be tenderness. You immediately consult surgeon for firm diagnosis and treatment. Antibiotics for two weeks with anti inflammatory drugs woul help to recover the condition. I hope... | |
What causes pain in ears and shoulders while suffering with bronchitis?
I came down with a cold over a month ago which gave me bronchitis. I went to the emergency room and got some prescriptions for antibiotics and one for pain killer. I m feeling alot better but still have coughs and mucus. They told me at the doctor... | Hello,An earache is due to respiratory infection affecting the inner ear, acoustic nerve or eardrum. An examination with an ENT surgeon with autoscope will give the best guidance.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel | |
Suggest remedy for retaining memory
hi ....my height is 5-11,weight is around 72, my age is 17 and my queries are I am unable to memorise properly i am not able to recapture things exactly ... althought i was a bright student soring 80 s and have come down suddenly to 60 ... i feel very pathetic to face people outsid... | I appreciate your concern and asking on HCM.I would suggest the following:1. It is important to look into the cause of the academic decline. If there are some associated stress factors or emotional disturbance that needs to be addressed.2. For memory improvement you can take the following measures.a. Improve your atten... | |
Feeling of someone chasing and harming the image. Prescribed 10 mg olimelt. No history of past illness. Suggest
Hi, I am sakshi. my sister is suffereing from some mental illness from last 2 years, though she was very bright student earlier with no past history of such illness . Doctor has prescribed 10 mg olimelt... | Hi, Olimelt or olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication indicated in many psychiatric conditions. The feeling of being chased, is a part of what is called a delusion, where in one harbours false beliefs. It can be present in many psychiatric disorders. The prognosis of her condition would depend on the diagnosis. Most... | |
Can take Cephalexin for abscess tooth that burst? Gargled with salt water for relief
I have an abcess tooth, it just burst, dentist no in until morning. My son has a prescription of Cephalexin (Kefolex) 500 mg capsules, he never took. Thinking of taking them, as I am a bit "freaked" out right now, because a woman I ... | HIThank for asking to HCM I am sorry for your son, yes you can take the antibiotic but only abscess is there otherwise this will not work, this will come around with the antibiotic, still you can do the salt water gargle, may give some relief in pain, take care and no need to worry about this | |
What causes difficulty in breathing?
Yes! I am 19 years old and my body dont hydrate like it is suspose to. Everytime I drink water I throw it back up. Some days I feel so bad I will have a headache, be tired as can be, and when I go outside and start to move around I feel like I cant breath. I dont know what can be w... | Hey there,Do you feel thirsty every time ?Just rule out Diabetes. Rest have more fluids.Get consulted by a good physician | |
Pain in back side of mouth, no inflammation, hurts to touch, no wisdom teeth. What could be the reason?
off and on pain , usually last s about a week or less.. always on my left lower far back side of my mouth .. I don t see any inflammation but it hurts to touch my lower far back gums on that side. It started up abou... | hello, as you said you do not have any wisdom tooth,all of them has been removed,still you have on and off pain in that area since 4 months.i will suggest you please go to an specialist(oral surgeon0,and go for complete examination done including x-rays.and please follow all the given instructions properly.you did not ... | |
Persisting cough with pain in the back. Could it be kidney related? Elevated creatinine levels
I have had a bad tight cough for the last 6 days and now I have pain in my mid back. How do I know if its my kidney or a back muscle? It s not sharp but hurts more if I rotate to the right and back. I am getting a blood test... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A sudden voilent cough can cause a sudden muscle sprain leading to the pain like you are having. If the pain increases on deep breathing or coughing then a muscular pain is likely. Local hot fomentation will help in providing relief. I hope this information has been both informative and... | |
Suggest treatment for tight foreskin and swelling of penis tip
hello After oral sex my foreskin didn t retract and now the head of my penis is exposed and swollen? I m a 23 year old healthy straight uncircumcised male. I had oral sex performed on me 1 days ago and the girl pulled my foreskin back. I didn t think anyth... | THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY IN HCM,your penis foreskin is tight, so you are getting difficulty in pushing it back. sometimes the foreskin may encircle the penis below glans and cause paraphimosis causing severe pain and swelling of penis. so better to go and consult a urologist and get managed. they will just remove the fore... | |
What causes sudden heaviness and tremors in the arm and nausea?
This morning, when I raised both arms about head high to get something off of a shelf, I immediately felt like my arms were very heavy, and I started feeling shaky and nauseated. This has happened 4 or 5 times over the last month. Later in the day, while ... | Hello and thank you for the question,You could be anemic or have a thyroid disorder. See a doctor as soon as possible for an exam and blood tests. You need to get the problem diagnosed in order to get adequate treatmentRegards | |
Q. What are the symptoms of sinus headache?
Hi doctor, My daughter is 20 years old and studying in a hostel. For the last one month, she is suffering from a headache. After taking painkiller it subsides and again it stars on the next day. So after three days, I consulted an ENT doctor and he after examining and after ... | Hi. Headache can be of many reasons but while pertaining it to ENT, it is mostly due to sinusitis. For declaring the headache due to sinusitis you should have got done a nasal diagnostic endoscopy by an ENT surgeon or should get a CT scan of the paranasal sinus. X-rays are of the very very old generation and no one is ... | |
Q. Is there a link between stress and health?
Hello doctor, Does economic stress affect a person's health? Is there a link between financial stress, poverty and poor overall health? Do people who worry about their financial status have higher risk levels for certain types of diseases or illnesses? Can lowering stress ... | Hello. Yes, financial stress, poverty, and poor overall health are all linked. Because financial stress and poverty lead to deficient nutritional status hence affect physical health, worry about it lead to impaired mental health. Poverty is seen in researches that poverty leads to poor mental health and poverty again i... | |
What are the treatments for neck pain, shoulder pain, sore throat and difficulty in sleeping?
Hello, I ve had neck and shoulder pain for quite a few months now, the last week I ve also had popping. (Sounds like bubble bath) ears and a extremely sore throat, I ve had difficulty sleeping at night for the past month and ... | Hi, Looks like there is some problem with your cervical (neck) discs. Sounds in ears and sore throat are different issues possibly upper respiratory infection. Consult your GP first, he might investigate you for diseases like spondylosis and sinusitis and give you some antibiotics (if needed) and pain drugs. All the ... | |
Lower abdominal pain, rectal bleeding. Abdominal scan report normal. Any suggestions?
Hi, I am Cathi D. I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain and discomfort. Over a week ago, I had rectal bleeding for 4 days. I went to the Hospital with the bleeding and lower abdominal pain. My blood work came out fine, so... | Hi Cathi D ! It is good that all the relevant investigations has come out to be ok in your case. But I would suggest you to go for a colonoscopy by your gastro enterologist considering the duration of your bleeding per rectum.In case of females, rectal endometriosis has to be excluded by a gynaecologist which can blee... | |
What causes electric shock feeling in heart?
I had an "Electric Shock" feeling in my heart last night. After reading all the information on the Internet i am not sure If It was an anxiety attack or something I should go to the emergency room? I have been worried about many things and have been taking care of family a... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I will need some more information. Has it happened for the first time or recurrently, how long did it persists? Is it associated with nausea, vomiting, burning in chest, if yes it points towards acidity problem. Was there an... | |
what steps to be taken prior to CT and PET scans to protect from overexposure?
Hello, After being in remission from breast cancer for 20 years, it has now returned as a tumor in the sternum area of the chest. This recurrence was in May 2010. I was put on the drug Femara. I am concerned about the PET scans (I'm having ... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. PET scan is having highest radiation exposure. CT scan is also having higher radiation but less than PET scan. Permissible PET scan exposure is once in six months. And for CT scan it and once in two months. Anything more than th... | |
Is crisanta safe while pregnancy?
Hi I m 23 and getting married in nov so my mom has asked a doc and she advised me to take crisanta so that I m safe but Im scared........hope that 3 years down the line when I want a baby this medicine will not create a problem and is it safe or not? Plz guide how to take it and wen t... | Hello, Crisanta contains progesterone and estrogen hormones and is a combination medicine usually taken for birth control. I'd like to tell you that after stopping Crisanta you will be able to conceive so there is hardly any need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take c... | |
Can I still be pregnant with a negative pregnancy test?
I have pregnancy symptoms such as vomiting heartburn and sore nipples sometimes pointy I have been feeling this way for like a month in a half but IV been having. My menstrual period but not like I usually do. They r lighter. And Iv taken 3 pregnancy test and the... | Hi,I think that there is very little chance of pregnancy if you have done the test and it's negative. But even then if you think that your periods were lighter than before you can go for a ultrasound which will clear your doubt.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Khushb... | |
Headache, swelling in neck, pain. MRI shows mild relative lumbar bony canal stenosis. Indications?
hi sir,iam razak from kerala,sir i need your openion , dear sir iam suffering headache and swelling on my left scapula and neck region and acute pain on these areas since last 3 years .some times bulging may occur in my ... | Hi Mr Razak, Thank you for posting your query. First of all, I would like to reassure you that your MRI findings do not suggest any serious neurological problem. It shows mild cervical spondylosis with bulging of discs (soft tissues located between the vertebral bones), which is pressing the nerves there. For this, you... | |
What causes liver enlargement?
My mum(89) has just had a CT scan and MRI scan on her liver.An physical examination found her liver was enlarged --she has sometimes got an enlarged abdomen that is occasionally hard to touch I presume they are checking for liver cancer --any other possibilities Thanks Ian | Hi thanks for asking question.Enlarge liver could be by infection , cancer or hemolytic anemia...Your doctor has done your physical examination.So he might have suspected cancer and let's see report of CT scan...Another possibility if cancer not present could be hepatitis ...If need viral marker may needed.It could be ... | |
Numbness and seizures after masturbating, asthmatic. Diagnosed with anxiety. EEG, Ct scan clear. Advise?
Hi, i've a very weird problem, i started masturbating at the age of 10-11. i started with my right hand, in starting it was all good then i started to get this numbness when i reach orgasm then i day i got a seriou... | yah look like anxiety but cannot rule out any other possibility with this you are having asthma and allergiesi have many such patients who behave like this if food is causing problem like wheat or milk in your case fit for gulten or wheat as this starts like this as you rote and ultimately end u in asthmaget blood test... | |
What causes swelling in the frenulum?
I noticed my superior labial frenulum was swollen about 1 week ago... I thought it had resolved in a few days, but yesterday my 2 front teeth and superior palate feel numb, slightly better today. There is still some swelling/ nodule on frenulum. What could this be? | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum An ulcer can cause pain and swelling on the labial frenulum. If there is a nodule it has to be examined. If you had applied any jelly(lignocaine) it is possible to get numbness. Give details regarding this for further suggestion. All the best. | |
What causes elevated blood pressure?
I ve been super tired, like when I wake up from a good nights sleep it feels like I haven t slept at all. I was taking the Gummy version of HAIR, NAIL, SKIN with Biotin 4/day and was wondering if something in those are doing this to me. I am not on any other meds except hormone rep... | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a metabolic disorder. A comprehensive differential diagnosis between different disorders like chronic anemia, thyroid gland dysfunction, adrenal gland dysfunction or a vitamin deficiency should be don... | |
What does the following Xray report indicate?
my son is 6 months his xray report questionable enlargement of the cardiac silhouette. clinical correlation is suggested. questionale lucency over the skull in the occipital region. etology is not clear. it is not clear if these are sutures... please someone translate this... | Hi,Can you tell me why the x ray was ordered? Report says in chest X-ray, there is doubtful engagement of the heart, and in skull X-ray there is doubtful lucency on the back. The lucency mentioned in skull X-ray can be taken as normal at this age, as skull sutures are yet to fuse together.To comment on heart enlargemen... | |
Unable to get over breakup, loss of interest, crying episodes, anger, suicidal. Suggestions?
I am nt able to get over my breakup even after 9 months i cant stop thinkng about my ex and all the past events i have lost all interest in doing good things.he is in my college and hang out with his gf for whom he left and i ... | Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic You should see a PSYCHIATRIST - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You need counselling and/or medicines. You need to change your attitude. If he could have a girl friend, why not you have a boy friend? - that may send him crazy!? Why should the past influence the present? Why should another pe... | |
Have severe pain in the lower back on the left side which increases during movement
I have severe pain in my lower back on the left hand side. In the kidney. If I sit still it stays at bay, but if I get up and exert myself or do some bending, I have severe pain. I feel like the nerves also went numb. when I'm sitting ... | from your symptom you may suffer with left side paraspinal muscle spasm, please take rest, muscle relaxtant like thiocolchicoside and analgesic ointment and consult your physician if not improved with investigation like xray /mri of LSspine for further treatment | |
How to normalize haemoglobin in an polycythemia with tetralogy of fallot patient?
Hi.... my name is ikml.ed from pakjnk,. i am a patient of tetralogy of fallot ...by birth ...i spent my whole life without using any medicine for my heart disease.... cause of my life style and high moral level....but doctor now i am e... | hi, hey dear. no need to fade up. you are a tough guy and you are living with TOF without taking any treatment suggest you have very high moral. treatment option of polycythemia are some what difficult, chemotherapy can help you. but till you search other options you should go for phlebotomy. phlebotomy is the most eas... |
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