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What diet is suggested to speed up apetite in a patient suffering from kidney disease, diabetes and congestive heart failure?
My husband has kidney disease, stage 4, he is also a diabetic, and has conjestive heart failure. His kidney dr. wants him to eat more protein as he is underweight. His appetite is very bad. H... | Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum. Your husband is a patient of diabetis, kidney problem, and congestive heart problem. Hi is having loss of appitite and doctors want to take more protein. I prescribe to my patient with lack of appitite enzym... | |
What causes forehead and neck pain with sweating?
Dear Dr.Gopi, i have been feeling little uneasyness in the last year or so and especially after bath, i sweet very badly. When i wake up in the morning, i don't feel fresh and i feel like having little pain on my forehead and also around my neck areas. My work schedule... | Hello, I need to know if you have any previous illnesses like diabetes or hypertension or are you taking any certain medications for any other illness as well? These symptoms could be due to number of reasons like stress, lack of sleep or any other medical condition for which you need to be tested. Hope I have answered... | |
Have nasal polyps. Could I have developed an allergy to soy?
I have suddenly been suffering from nasal polyps. Could I have suddenly developed an allergy to soy, to which I ve never been allergic before; splenda, which I ve only recently started using; and/or aspirin sensitivity, which has never before caused me nasal... | yes it depends on immunity if your immunity goes down with age the same things can cause allergies to whom u were not you get your blood serum test for specific antibodies for foods and medicines you are getting doubtful and you will know which medicine and food you are allergic bto | |
What is the cause for lower abdominal pain?
Sharp lower abdomen pain, on the right side exclusively. Feels worse when I cough, sneeze or move in the wrong position. What is most likely causing these symptoms? Found out two weeks ago I miscarried, could this have contributed? Not feverish and normal BMs not convinced i... | Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Although an appendicitis might not be excluded, with your history of having a miscarriage two weeks ago, this could be due to a pelvic infection, but the absence of fever does not go in favor of it. Appendicitis can not be excluded without a physical examination o... | |
What causes sensation of pounding heartbeat?
I am taking 2.5 Ramapril, 2.5 Bisoprolol, 10 Prasagrel. I had a STEMI July 12, got emerg stent in LAD. Trop was .25 (it was .01 4 days later). T was inverted until ECG on 09/19/2012 then resolved to normal ECG. What causes sensation of pounding heartbeat o I am taking 2.5 R... | Hello , The pounding heart beat can be just a subjective feeling because of as I slated extra beat . It may be completely benign and you should not worry about the same . A echocardiography and stress test to evaluate cardiac function considering its 4 years since angioplasty is justified. Based on that uptitrating bis... | |
Dizziness, tingling sensation in tongue, head spinning. Causes and treatment for symptoms?
Today i have been experiencing dizziness all day consistently. It has not increased or decreased. Every time i get a dizzy sensation i get a tingling feeling in the front of my tongue . The same thing happend to me last month wh... | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your symptoms require further evaluation. Episodes of dizziness along with tingling in the tongue could represent posterior circulation ischemia (lack of blood flow to back of brain). So, an MRI along with MR angiogram of brain should be done to diagnose that. In the meanwhile, you s... | |
Suggest treatment for hepatitis E virus infection
I m a 45 year old male. I m 75 KG in weight and am very fit. However for the past year I have been getting stomach upsets intermittently with fever and loose stools and cramps and a lot of flatulence. I also got hepatitis E virus infection followed by jaundice 4 months... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Hepatitis E is a self limiting condition and there is no specific drug used for the treatment of hepatitis E.The treatment consists of adequate hydration by fluid intake and normal diet. At times it can take 3 to 6 months for SGOT and SGPT to return to normal. Monitor SGOT SGPT after a month.A hepa... | |
Q. I have PKD and my BP spikes within 2-3 days. Why?
Hello doctor, I am a 57-year-old male with polycystic kidney disease. My BMI is 27, and I am a non-smoker. My creatine ~1.25, eGFR ~63. I am currently on 30 mg Lisinopril, 12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide daily. Most recently I changed to (6 months ago), taking 40 mg Lis... | Hello. The causes of this accelerated phase could be multiple. Is there any change in dietary habit with increased salt intake? Any recent change in antihypertensive? Did you by any chance miss antihypertensive medications? Any consumption of pain killer NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)? If none of this is... | |
What can cause a sharp pain that is radiating from ankles to knee?
hello Dr I have a problem with my leg its in pain from the ankles and it travelles right through to the knee and the second question is that I took an injection 2 months ago when I had flue but the pain is still there sometimes its sharp or numb pls do... | Hi,Nothing to worry.Take tab.aceclofenac100mg+serratiopeptidase15mg twice a day by prescription of your doctor.Apply hot packs.Your problem will go but it will take one week more.Thanks. | |
What causes increasingly erections in nights?
I have been catheterised because of enlarged prostate. I am noe starting drugs to reduce the gland but I expect to be catheterised for at least a couple of months. After about 3 weeks, I am increasingly getting erections at night which disturb my sleep. Is it safe to gentl... | Hello,The erections could be due to the sexual urges you are having which cannot be fulfilled due to catheterization. Therefore, I suggest talking to your urologist.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist | |
Having black pigmentation under eye. Not using any face cream. How to remove this?
Thank U Dr. My name is XXXXXXX, I am 41yrs old, I have an problem in face under eye there is an black pigmentation like straight line under both eye, if there is any problem it is very ugly to see to, and In my lip there is an white pig... | Hello and Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Common causes for having dark pigmentation under the eye are: -Iron deficiency anemia -Stress, anxiety or depression -Lack of sleep, poor sleep hygiene -Poor water intake -Smoking and alcohol -Chronic illness -Unknown causes (idiopathic). So, it is important... | |
What is the lump inside my vagina towards my tailbone?
hi im 21 and female and i was having intercourse with my fiance, when she came across a large hard lump towards the tailbone side of the inside of my vagina. ive recently had an operation where my overiae was stuck to my wall and have been recovering until we foun... | HI, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some tissue tumour or some cyst. You should go for pelvic ultrasound once and if needed go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using health care magic. | |
Separation in kidney. What does slight separation mean ?
hi doctor, my 2year old son has hydronephrosis of left kidney and left puj obstruction , he went for an ultra sound last week and the dilation of his left kidney now measures 1.85cm, this has been ongoing from b4 birth and he gets scans every few months but at t... | Thanks for the query I really dont know what he meant by that. seperation of the right kidney? Is your son having any symptoms? disturbance in urination? Have u asked ur doctor about surgical options? Have a healthy living | |
Suggest therapy for nephrotic syndrome
my son is 3 years old,has Nephrotic Syndrome minimal change ,•ANA is negative , Heavy proteinuria (dipstick +3) albumin is 1.1 we started from 14 days with steroid 60 mg/m2 per day as a single dose the albumin is in increased to 2.17 ,but proteinuria is decreased to +2 in day 10 ... | Hi, I'am Dr Suresh MD , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.About 80-90% of children respond to steroid therapy within 3 week. The vast majority of children who respond to prednisone therapy do so within the first 5 week of treatment. If child is does not responds to steroids treatment with i... | |
What is the cause of lump on the bone behind my right ear?
I have a lump on the bone behind my right ear. It is tender to the touch and sometimes changes in sensitivity & size. I feel tightness around the area of the skull where the lump is located. It's been there for a few days now. I know it's not like a swollen... | Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of post-auricular painful lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like scalp/ear/nose/ infection, tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even mali... | |
Suggest treatment for disc bulge, thecal sac and neural foramina
Dear doctor. Presently I am suffering from Lumber-Spine related problems causing difficulty in seating/walking for more than15 minutes. MRI reports indicated disc bulge, thecal sac,neural formina causing mild to moderate compression over L4&L5 existing n... | Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What are the other Effective Remedial measures in my case.?Answer : For your condition, i.e. "disc bulge, thecal sac,neural formina causing mild to moderate compression over L4&L5 existing nerve root"... | |
Q. I am unable to breathe deeply, and doing so causes a cracking sound. Why?
Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female. I weigh 55 kg, and my height is 168 cm. I have been having difficulty taking a deep breath for over a year now. I got it suddenly one day while riding my bike. It feels like my breath is not completed ... | Hello. Revert with more information to an internal medicine physician online --> | |
Suggest treatment for headache , fever and lower back pain
I am 28/female, I have been experiencing lower back pain for 2 1/2 weeks. And a headache for 3 days. Today, my lower back pain became so bad I cannot get comfortable. The pain has a piercing/burning feeling on the lower right side. It hurts to stand, walk, lay... | Dear; thanks for using HCM. Your back pain could be secondary to sciatic neuralgia due to pinch nerve.However , the fever can be related to kidney infection or nephrolithiasis. I recommend you to see your primary care doctor to get urine sample for analysis and culture and have a final diagnose.DrSara | |
What causes pain while taking deep breath with cough?
pain with every deep breath -sharp, painful. also a cough started over last week. i fell down a flight of stairs on my back3 weeks ago. had back x-ray no breaks or fractures. i dont understand this new pain 2 weeks after the fall or the sudden cough. could my lungs... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Chest pain on coughing and deep breathing is seen in pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And common causes for pleurisy are pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural effusion and Pulmonary contusions. So in your case possibility of either... | |
Light pain in left side of lower abdomen, burning sensation after passing urine, vomiting blood. Any ideas ?
hi i am 27 year old. it has been more than 5 months i am having very light pain in the left side of my lower abdomen and burning sensation after passing urine and urge to urine. whenever i vomit blood comes out... | hi, i have read about your problem of voimiting blood . blood is not normally seen in vomit with out any underlying problem like ulcers.as your endoscopy is normal that means you had a mild tear in the mucosa which can produce blood in forceful vomitings or when try to hold the vomiting. regarding your pain,burning u... | |
My Daughter is not chewing the food and tries to swallow it
Hi, My Daughter is 2 years 2months. She is not chewing the food. What ever food we offer she wil try to swallow whether it is hard or soft. because of this sometimes she poops out. And other thing we wont pick any food with her hands..everything i need to fee... | Hi...please do not worry. This is a common problem for some kids of this age. All your kid needs is some encouragement regarding feeding and food fads. This habit will wean off slowly, after she goes to play school or mingles with other kids after seeing them. So be rest assured that this is not a major problem.Regards... | |
What causes a lump in forearm?
I'm 16, 140 lbs, and 5"8'. I woke up thursday with a small red lump on my left forearm just below my elbow crease and today it has gotten larger and it hurts really bad. the lump has risen and is hard all around it and has a red rash extending about 2 inches in each direction from it. wh... | Hi.You have explained about a boil turning into a stage of cellulitis which is spreading fast. Get your blood Sugar checked.Consult a Doctor as you need to take prescription based antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. Apply liquid povidone iodine to the whole area. | |
How to treat an asthma patient who coughs green sputum, and light blood?
My 54 yr old brother has hx of asthma, allergies, smoked but hasn't for 12 yrs, and has a flare up of coughing with green sputum and pink but bloody in the morning. He is not telling me this, but I check his tissue when he goes to the bathroom. ... | Hi This is Dr AlokPlease to assist you hereI think your brother should go for sputum exam and routine blood test and probably he needs antibiotics also. If things settle , than he should take jab for pneumococcal infection and flu also. | |
What causes sudden limping after running?
I m a runner. I ve never had issues with knees. Two weeks ago, I ran 8 miles (which is less than my normal), and was fine, until I rested. I limp when I first stand up - about 5 steps, and then I can walk normally. I rested it for 3-weeks, besides my normal work schedule and I... | hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.As mentioned by you about the limping , I will recommend to undergo a complete clinical Musculoskeletal assessment as some clinical orthopedic special test will be performed to check the status of the soft tissues withi... | |
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... | |
My 80 year old mother is suffering from Parkinson s disease since 10 years. she is now on Syndopa 110 - 1/2 tablet four times a day, amentrel once a day and Ropark 0.5 3 times a day. Her condition is deteriorating - stiffness has increased and her lips quiver. Please guide as to what course should be taken now. | with addition of a herb along with above treatment further progress may be checked. This herb is Kaunch. A medicine under brand name of this herb is also available Zandopa. I have seen good results with combination of dhara therapy along with kaunch and vrihat vat chiintamani ras. please note that treatment being offer... | |
Suggest remedy for dry skin
I, am 49 years old lady. TFT (FT3 normal, FT4 normal in range) but TSH 6.91 uIU/ml Method ECI came out in my Star imaging and Path lab report on 26/4/2014 I have noticed that my skin became puffy and dry skin for last 7-8 days and i went to dermatologist in Kaya Clinic they hv suggested me ... | helloAccording to your symptoms of dryness and your blood reports, it is suggestive of a thyroid problem. your TSH is a little on the higher side and indicates hypothyroidism.Your reports are of 2014. You will need to repeat the tests and see the current levels. This condition very commonly causes dryness of skin. Alon... | |
Is the swelling in legs due to kidney failure?
hi! my mother recently underwent urine and blood test because her legs is swelled after the test the doctor confirmed that her kidney is infected and this is at early stage and the doctor gave her some medicines to recover. i just wanted to know that its not kidney failur... | Hello,If the doctor you are consulting have diagnosed her to have kidney infection and already given probably antibiotics for the same it will take around 5 to 7 days to get it right.Her leg might be swelled because the functioning of kidney must be hampered due to some reason lik infection. I would advise you to compl... | |
What are the chances of the biopsy comes back positive for barrett's esophagus ?
I had an endoscopy. The results look good - no inflammation , no esophagitis, no hernia , no rings, etc. The doctor told me it does not look like BE, but took a biopsy. what are the chances that the biopsy comes back positive for BE? | Good means good you should not be worrying.It is routine practice to biopsy whenever endoscopy is done.Now a days endoscopic are very precise they can peek up very minute things.but still as universal rule biopsy is must.When ever with naked eye nothing is seen most of the cases biopsy is also negative.so just relax. | |
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 are the symptoms of pregnancy?
I have missed my period by a week now but i have taken 5 tests in the past 2 weeks and they still all say negative i have been having pain in my lower abdoman for about 5 days but i have never had period pain before and the symptoms i have at the moment i have never had during or be... | Hi,Pregnancy tests done on the expected day of period and onward are only valid. Since you have been doing them for past 2 weeks, but your date was expected just a week ago, this could lead to confusion and agony.Please do let me know when was your last test done .Diabetis or its medications do not affect the pregnancy... | |
What causes lump in armpit?
hai Doctor, Am biju 24 years ols male. for the past few months i have some stone like substance on my left arm pit. and this substance grows and reduce alternatively. and there is no pain for some days. and pain for some days. what could be the reason . and any remedies | HiWelcome.I have gone through your query.Based on the information, I feel it might be folliculitis or subeceous cyst. But it need to examined to confirm the diagnosis.The treatment depends on the diagnosis.I would suggest you to see general surgeon for examination and further help.Take care. | |
Irregular periods with slighly elevated testosterone levels. On birth control. Can I become pregnant in future?
Hi, I have had irregular periods as long as i can remember. When i was 14, my periods would come around every two weeks and were very heavy. The doctor put me on birth control to control my hormones. Ive had... | Hello, Thanks for your query. Irregular cycles with increased testosterone levels suggests diagnosis of PCOS. I recommend you to continue with your doctors prescription. Reduce weight atleast by 5%. It will increase your chances of conception. Eat balanced diet. Since you are young -23 years , chances of conception are... | |
Q. After being obsessive about calorie intake, I stopped getting my period. Why?
Hi doctor, I am 14 years old and I have been obsessing over calories for six months. Since then my period has stopped but when I started being obsessive my period was irregular. I have noticed that I have lost weight and my family and fri... | Hi. According to the given data, your BMI (body mass index) is 18.7 which is in normal range, which means the right weight for your body. Trying to reduce more weight might cause under nourishment. Similarly, your requirement according to WHO (world health organization) standard is 1700 kcal /day. To maintain your weig... | |
Is increase in the size of left CP angle extra-axial mass something of serious concern?
I had another MRI Brain Scan....history is meniangioma.....my last Mri of the brain was in 2014.....report is this: there is increase in size of left CP angle extra-axial mass which now measures 1.3 x 1 cm in the axial plane which ... | HI and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have read your question and here is my advice. The increase in the size ( though not very much ) is a little bit concerning howe'ver most of the meningiomas(90%) are benign tumour .They are not agressive .The good point is that's there is no mass effect ( not putting g press... | |
What causes bubbles behind ear while having kidney problem?
I work as cashier and we are no longer allowed to have water at our register and I also have problem with one of my kidney I have notice a few days that I have a few. Bubbles behind my left ear and after a I get home and are rested with a few glasses of water... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It has nothing to do with your kidneys. Please show those bubbles to your family physician once. You haven't mentioned if there is any pain or itching. It could also be herpes zoster. Consult your doctor. Hope I have answered... | |
How to treat breathing problems in children?
My 2.5 year old seems to struggle to breathe through is nose at night. He wakes up at least once or more. I took him to his doctor and he said he had a slight ear infection and generous tonsils. He said that if it didn t clear up in 2 weeks to call for a referral to an ENT.... | disturbed sleep and breathing problem during sleep are being increasingly recognized as caused due to sleep disordered breathings even in children these days. the airway obstructions cause by enlarged tonsils and adenoids may have an added effect on breathing and sleeping.In such cases its a wise idea to take a consult... | |
Suggest treatment for SVT
Hi, I have been having SVT's since falling pregnant with my first child in late 2004. I cam off beta blockers in may last year and have had a few SVT's since then , but they have not required hospital treatment. I have read that they can prove to befatal, is this true as my consultant said ... | Hello Welcome to HCM. Most SVTs usually are not life threatening. When there are accompanying complications like low BP, previous heart disease then they may cause issues. But usually SVTs are not troublesome. There are no diet modifications that can prevent SVTs. They happen due to some improper circuit within the he... | |
How can severe pain in the lower back be treated?
Hi Doc,I have a terrible lowe back ache-it is almost if something is pricking me,it hurts when I sit down and want to get up-I have not hurt myself,it started on monday-last week,when I stand it is ohk but as soon as i sit and get up I feel this pain -do u think I shou... | In my opinion it’s best to see an orthopedist.meanwhile one may take parrafonDS twic daily after meals available OTC.Avoid bending,lifting objects. Do hotfomentation and apply Voltaren gel.It should get well with this, but do Consult orthopedist doctor for knowing cause with investigation if needed | |
Suggest treatment for nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hi! I want to ask whats the possible cause of a choking like sensation? Is it significant with heart condition? I have a Hypertrophic Non- Obstructed Cardiomyopathy, 35 ,F, s/p ICD. I always experience numbness on left UE. The choking sensation is bother... | Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here.The non obstructive HOCM generally doesn't cause choking sensation.It mainly remains asymptomatic in majority of the patients. But it is the most common cause of Sudden Cardiac Death that's the reason for AICD.Other that this, it causes exertional symptoms like dyspnea,... | |
Do accidents cause lower back pain in the hip area?
I got into a wreck two years ago. I have suffered back pain since. Lower left side in lower back hip area. it feels like it is dislocated. Is that possible because I have seriously considered hanging fro the ceiling by my feet. I believe it would make me feel better! | Hello, I have studied your case. present complain suggest disc pain leading to hip pain posterior.Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain in your backI will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights... | |
Liver profile abnormal, indigestion, less energy, sleeplessness. What is the cause?
wELL MY HUSBND IS HAVING SUGAR PAST THREE MONTHS READINGS AN AVERAGE OF 300 MG /DL N ALSO HIS LIVER PROFILE HAS SHOOTED TO 8 TIME HIGH READING OUR PVT DIABETIC DR EARLIER PUT HIM ON LACTUS SOLRTUS INGECTION12UNITS3 TIMES GLYCIPHAGE 500... | Hello All the medicines prescribed by your doctor are good including GALVUS. Galvus (Vildagliptin) is a relatively recently approved oral treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. Galvus was proven in clinical trials to add efficiency when used in combination with other anti-diabetic medication. You should trust your ... | |
What are the withdrawal effects of Trazadone?
I am bipolar and my N.P. changed my medication regime from Trazadone 100mg PO at bedtime to 15 mg Mirtazapine 7.5mg PO at bedtime. I do realize I would/will experience some effects as I have been using Trazadone for several years. I just want to know if what I am feeling i... | in my opinion the ones u have mentioned are the withdrawal effectsslowly reduce and then stopmeanwhile relaxation therapy and sleep hygiene 8s useful | |
How to cure chronic depression?
hi........................ this is regarding my mother she is 58 yrs old having diabety since last 6 yrs she is on insukin from last 3 yrs.inthe starting sugar levels were high now its ups and downs up in the morning and down in the evening.its related with depression she is having tota... | Hi dear. I had gone through your query. I understand your concern. Diabetes has co morbid depression amd need proper assessment. Anti depressant will helpful. SSRI like escitalopram/ sertraline / peroxetine will be useful but choice is depend upon clinical symptoms. Take advise from psychiatrist and get help. Exercise ... | |
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... | |
Can smoking marijuana help to treat leiomyosarcoma?
Hello. My mom has been suffering from a rare form of muscle tumors called leiomyosarcoma for the a long time now. Surgeons have all said that there is no cure or nothing we can really do except try and take it out whenever it comes back, which it has at least twice a... | Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion she can try medical marijuana, as nothing else is working well in her case.Its effect is decreasing pain,rather then decrease cancer cell growth.So this can give good feeling subjectively.She can also try transdermal patch of fentanyl. It is centrally acting opioid drug. It... | |
Blood in sputum, headache. Using inhaler and allergy medication. What is the treatment?
Sir, My age 24 female .the Last two years often very small amount blood comes through the sputum in the morning not regluarly. i did check ups 2 or three times.they says that it may be due to some cold seasons. .before 2months ... | Hello sachu , From the description of your disease it appears that blood was coming not from your lung , but from the back of your nose or the sinuses. During sleep this blood would be collected in throat and coughed out on waking up. Probably you are having bacterial or fungal infection of the sinuses ( paranasal sin... | |
Q. I am having cramps in my lower abdomen after taking I-pill. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I took an I-pill 12 days back, and since then I have a cramp in my lower abdomen. It feels as if I will get my periods, but still, I did not get it. | Hi. I-pill only makes the hormonal environment unsuitable for the embryo to get attached to the uterus lining. It makes the inner uterine lining thicker, which may not shed immediately. If you have never had a normal delivery before, your cervical opening will be very narrow. So, the thicker inner lining of your uterus... | |
Is having colon cancer in the ascending colon an advantage?
Are there any advantages to having colon cancer in the ascending colon as compared to other parts of the colon? I heard tumors in this area usually grow "outwards"...is this good or bad? Had a colonoscopy and they found a cancerous mass that had roughly been ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No it has no advantage. Moreover if tumour grows outside then it is more risky. It will detect in layer stage. If tumour grows in lumen then it causes obstruction and produces symptoms earlier so it can bd detected at an early stage. Wait for... | |
Does masturbation cause loss of concentration?
Hii...this is vinayak..I'm a 20 year boy..I mastribute once a day or in 2 days...I don't feel any weakness the whole day..but do mastibution affects our body and mind ???...Do its stops the growth of height and loss of concentration....plz provide me the suitable advice.. | Thanks for contacting HCMYou are concerned that masturbation will cause loss of concentration and reduce your growth. At age 20 you have already reached your maximum growth. So masturbating will not affect your growth potential. Also masturbation does not inhibit or affect your ability to think. Hope this answers your ... | |
Suggest treatment for enlarged heart and high BP
Hi I am a 37yearold woman, I have been officialy been diagnosed with an enlarged heart, very high blood pressure, and an irregular heart beat, where it beats so fast I have to have shots at times to slow it down, I have two 2 leaky heart valves, and arteriolschlerosis. ... | Hello, I would like to tell you that in valvular heart disease patients can commonly experience palpitations and is recommended for you to get an echo and Holter Analysis done and consult your treating cardiologist for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,... | |
How to get rid of lower back pain?
hi sir, i got pain in lower back. i feel it is in middle of hip and lower back. actually i am feeling the pain 3 days back onwards. And it started paining when i woke up in the morning 3 days back. i have used one of the spray but no relief. Used some myospaz and aceclo but no relief... | HiWelcome to healthcare magicAfter going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics . Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prev... | |
What causes swelling of lymph node below the ear lobe?
Hi! I am 21 years old male student. 2 weeks ago i noticed slightly swollen lymph node beneath my ear lobe . i felt slightly sick and i went to the doctor . Doctor gave me antibiotics and i had sore throat to in the throat wall which resulted severe pain while swal... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have tonsillitis, abscess or other lesion on tonsil. It leads tp reactive hyperplasia of lymphnode also. You should go for examination. If needed take a course of antibiotics like azithromycin or amoxiclav. It is prescription based m... | |
Does daily orgasm tamper conceiving?
Hi, am 32 yr married female trying to conceive.Conceived once in 2007 but due to some issues in baby growth i got the baby terminated.I have a bad habit of reaching to organsm on daily basis.Kindly tell me if this is creating any problem in me getting conceived. | Hello,Thanks for writing to us.There is NO relation between pregnancy and achieving orgasm. You should do it in hygienic way. Pregnancy depends on proper timing of unprotected sex with ejaculation inside vagina during fertile period.Good luck and take care. | |
What causes child to pass blood with stools?
I am ramesh i am living govindpura near krishna nagar, my child 4 year old he is suffering from stool proble. before one month he he made green stool. that time doctor said that his stomach infected. he recomonded prosoyal milk amd stop mother feeding. now he is cure but i ... | Dear parent,uYour history is not clear. Blood in stool can be because of anal fissure,intusucception or dysentery.In dysentery child might be having fever,abdominal pain and blood in stool.If so,u have to use appropriate antibiotics. | |
Why am I still having pain in my feet after taking Febuoxstat?
Hi. I am 23.. I finished my under graduation from Med school three months back when I got diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis, tuberculous pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. I am on akt4 since more than months. Since the last three weeks I ve ... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your have gout problem. In that level of uric acid is increased and its crystals are deposited in joint and causes joint pain. You are taking febuxostat it is uric acid lowering drug. It takes time to releive pain. You can take anti inflammat... | |
Suggest remedy to reduce the ALT level
Hi doctor. I am 29 years old, male. Now this is my blood report Renal profile:(mmol/l) 1.Plasma urea 3.3 2.Plasma Sodium 133 3.Plasma Potassium 3.3 4.Plasma Chloride 98 5.Plasma Creatinine 122 Liver Function Test:(g/l) Plasma total protein 67 Plasma Albumin 35 Globulin 32.0 A/G r... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ALT level is high. It is a liver enzyme. Its level increase in liver damage. It may be due to some viral infection, alcoholism, drugs or toxins. You should go for ultrasound abdomen. You should take low fat diet & high protein diet. Liv... | |
Q. There is a hemorrhage in the eye and a cotton wool spot. Is this serious?
Hello doctor, I have recently had an eye test done and it revealed that I have astigmatism, also there is a hemorrhage 2 DD superior to macula 2 DD in the left eye and a cotton wool spot 2.5 DD supero-temporal to the optician's disc in the ri... | Hello. Yes, this probably is related to hypertension. You are currently suffering from hypertensive retinopathy. Now your BP is under control but previous longterm episodes of uncontrolled BP has led to the narrowing of blood vessels in your retina and this has led to a response from your retina which led to the format... | |
What causes headache and body pain post typhoid treatment?
HI sir , last month my sister was diagnosed with typhoid. and later on with medication , she was feeling good. But now she has headache and band like sensation of pain over head and ABOVE ears. She also has some kind of stiffness that occurs in half side of he... | Headache, body pain, weakness, giddiness & joint pains are the post typhoid symptoms of the illness. It is because of toxicity of salmonella typhae toxins.These symptoms take almost 2-3 weeks to disappear with rest,anti- oxidantsafter complete course of anti biotics. Diet should be soft, gradually semi- solids & later ... | |
Suggest treatment for abdominal pain along with constipation
My husband has been experiencing abdomenal pain for approx. 2 years now. Symptoms intensifying with each episode. The most recent episode has lasted 5weeks (and counting) additional symptoms include constipation, pain and numbness in groin area, bloating and... | Hi welcome to healthcare magic,I understand your query and concern..Your symptoms are suggestive of hemorrhoids (piles).I you to get per digital rectal examination immediately by consulting your surgeon.Meanwhile I advise you to take syrup.smuth 10 ml daily bedtime,Tab.lyser -d twice daily for 10 days.Drink plenty of w... | |
Will the heart palpitations be due to red yeast rice?
i am having heart palpitations all the time, i notice more with caffeine, which i drink very little, or when i am doing something around the house, like gardening or washing my car, ect., i don t smoke or drink, i do take red yeast rice and ubiquinol every evening,... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, daily intake of yeast rice can cause palpitations. You are also having palpitations with caffeine, gardening, washing etc. So possibility of allergy of dust, grass, yeast etc is more in your case. And allergy can cause palpitations. So b... | |
Does tb medication cause any side effects?
I am a tb patient and taking all those medicines which are prescribed to me. its been 6 months, i am taking it. i have got acne on face. is it due to the medicine i am taking? is there any side effect which will harm me in future? i am 20 years old and my height is 163cms. | Hi,Anti-TB medications are generally well tolerated by most patients however acne can occur as a side effect of rifampin one of the anti-TB medications that you have been taking.Other common side effects of anti-TB medications include orange colored urine, saliva or tears, redness and itching of the skin in sunlight, p... | |
What causes heart palpitations and shortness of breath?
Hi. I am 27 years old and female. For the last 3 weeks i have felt my heart pounding through my chest and then up through my neck and then through my head. This is very painfull in my head but only lasts a few seconds then i feel out of breath. Usually when i cli... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Is there any stress, anxiety and panic, do you have heavy menses. Symptoms look like of anemia or anxiety. You get hemoglobin tested and it's normal then you should try tab ciplar LA once a day. You can get this tablet prescr... | |
Q. Why am I having fever even after taking medicines for wisdom tooth pain?
Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male, Hispanic, non-smoker, exercise regularly. No significant health issues. I am 1.76 m and 68 kg. For three days, I had really bad pain on a wisdom tooth (lower right) that has erupted years ago but never re... | Hi. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Yes, as per your signs and symptoms it looks like pericoronitis. I think the treatment he or she has started is not the ideal one. After five days of treatment, I think it should have been gone. If you can upload a picture of your X-ray and teeth inv... | |
Q. I have pain before I get my period. What is happening?
Hello doctor, After my second child (born three years ago) I had PPH. It was a terrible experience and my ob/gyn literally had to pull the clots out with his arms while two nurses held me down. It had to be done so quickly. And now to this day, I always have pa... | Hello. Do not be stressed and think positive. It would be better if you send me your complete history of menses, gynecological, obstetrics, medicine, and medications you had ever. As far as I could understand, you had postpartum bleeding (after delivery of your second child). For that, clots were removed manually and i... | |
Need medication to cure the growing lump noticed on the back of neck
I am diabetic and I just recently started to get a growing lump on the back of my neck in the middle by the hairline. It doesn't form a head as if it's acne. It's very painful. The doctor gave me antibiotics which made it go down a little and take... | HI.The first question would be how much is your blood sugar ?IF this is not controlled , will be the first reason for not healing . This can be a sebaceous cyst- infected one and can be transformed into a carbuncle if not properly treated.So go for serious course/s of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines.You ha... | |
Suggest alternative supplement for autrin
hi there, i went for a gastric bypass three years ago, i am very healthy now and have shed 90% of the weight and have maintained it. i have to take calcium(caltrate plus), iron(autrin) and a multivit(DS24) everyday. the Autrin is very very expensive, is there an alternative... | **1. Iron deficiency and anemia are common after gastric bypass or other weight-loss surgery, especially in women and one has to look for levels of other vitamins like Vitamin B12, folate which may be altered after gastric surgery since there deficiency causes neurological and hematological deficit also.2. Don't take c... | |
What causes pain in the chest and neck after a bypass surgery?
I M 65 yrs weight 70kg and height 5.8 cm 5 years back bypass surgery was done but when it was done at that time I was not having any diseases but after that from last 2 year I got diabetis it means after a after the age of 62 I got diabites now some time I... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my adviceCertainly blockages can recur. But since since your TMT is borderline and it appears you don't have chest pain on exertion, less likely that you'll have significant blockage this time needing intervention. Still if there is any... | |
What causes elevated heart enzymes and how does it effect aortic dissection?
My daddy has an Decending Aortic Dissection that is 5.4cm and very very VERY close to his spine, so close they are trying extremely hard every way they can NOT to have to do surgery. He has been having extreme shortness of breath and chest pa... | Hello , The heart is affected generally in ascending aortic dissection and practically never in descending aortic dissection . So simultaneously an ascending dissection should be ruled or an Co incidental heart pathology . Many a time heart enzymes ( Cpk) can rise in muscle injury which may happen due to decreased supp... | |
What causes pain and twitching in scrotum?
My 15 year old son has been experiencing pain and twitching in his scrotum. Started during a football camp (he wasn t hit there) and happened on and off during the week. Since he s been home from camp (2 days), it is happening less frequently. Wondering if we should have him ... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forumIn short: May be a muscle pull/contusion of testisExplanation: As your son is physically active it may be a simple muscle pull or may be a blunt injury to his testicles. So, give him anti-inflammatory/analgesic drugs for 2-3 days and wait. If it subsides then ok, otherwise take... | |
Palpitations in the right corner of left eyebrow, numbness. History of asthma, sinus. Treatment?
Hi, from last one week I m having palpitation in the right corner of my left Eyebrow (right above the nose ). It is not continuous but starts all of a sudden and then stops it self. While palpitation, I feel numbness at th... | SINUS IS COMPLICATION OF ASTHMA AND SINSES ALSP EFFECTS EYECAOSING SYMPTOMPS YOU WROTESINUSES CAN BE CAUSED Y PCM BRUFEN VITAMINS CALCIUM MUKIVITAMINS IRON DIET SUPPLIMENTS USED DURING ASTHMABETTER GET ALLERGY TEST AND IMMUNOTHERAPY TO COVER BOTH ALLERGIESPRESENTLYTAKE ALLEGRA 120 MG BDGELUSIL 1 TSF TDSAPPLY NEOMYCIN H... | |
What does a painful lump on spine between shoulder blades indicate?
my daughter has a lump on her spine between her shoulder blades....she complains abt pain when it is touched or when leaning against something.Notices a few weeks ago but it is getting alittle larger and she complains of pain.....could this be a cyst ... | Hi am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It appears to be a Sebaceous cyst which usually present like this after getting infected. However, clinical examination is required to rule out other differentials. If such a patient walk into my cl... | |
What could cause extreme fatigue, sleepiness, lightheadedness with lowered BP?
Hi there the last week I keep falling asleep in the day just feel so tired no energy head feels light I do suffer from low blood pressure and I dont drink alot of water I also work nigjts but its just been this last week that I cant keep aw... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concern.There are numerous causes for Excessive fatigue, tiredness and sleepiness.It is very usual after a prolonged work in night shifts and frequent shift changing.Frequent shift changing and night shift usually alters our Circadian rhythm.Circadian rhythm is n... | |
What is the peanut shaped lump on my bikini line?
I found a hard peanut shaped lump on my bikini area on the left side. There is no raised point and it doesn't seem like an ingrown hair. It feels tender to the touch and has a general red appearence. I have tried squeezing it and it hurts too much. Any thoughts? | HiWelcome to hcmDon't squeez it. Mostly it is skin infection or hair follicle infection or rarely infection in lymph node. Any of the case you need antibiotics like Tablet Augmentin 625 mg twice a day for 5 days. Show it to a surgeon once to rule out abscess that is pus formation as it requires surgical drainage.Regar... | |
Experiencing bacterial infection which was received sexually. How did this happen?
I was just prescribed doxycycline and metronidazole for a bacterial infection that I received sexually. I would like to know what caused this? Does this mean that the guy that I was with has been with someone else or did he need to wa... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,There are some good microorganisms in the genitals whenever there is alterations in the genital environment these bacteria will activate and produces the symptoms which you are having.There are many sexually transmitted infections which will produces these symptoms, I would suggest you to undergo p... | |
Suggest treatment for personality disorder with depression
i think i have a personality disorder. im constantly sad, depressed, i HATE myself, i cant get along with anyone, i cant be around to many people at one time or i freak, i cry for random reasons, and sometimes i cant have my back to people because they can rea... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You may not be having any personality disorder or depression aas you suggest. This feelings and worthlessness could just be due to some set back or negative experiences happened in your life. You need to understand disappointme... | |
What is the treatment for fatty liver and itching on the dry skin?
my mother in law is having fatty liver problem, along with it itching problem in skin dry skin, rashes in skin and regular problem of boils in her skin since january she has suffered with 11boils till now.. i would like to know which doctor should i c... | Hi,Fatty liver is usually asymptomatic in most of pateint. Recurrent boil like superficial skin infection can occur because of underlying cause like diabetes or immunosuppression by drugs or HIV like status If underlying any cause found than accordingly treatment started For boil topical antibiotic cream can be applied... | |
Q. Can I use Ancool SF tonic daily for GERD and acid reflux?
Hello doctor,I am asthmatic for four years and hypertensive. Two months back I had a breath issue in spite of using my inhaler. Later, it was diagnosed with GERD and acid reflux. I was suggested a medication for 15 days. Later, I was fine. But whenever I eat... | Hi. This Ancool SF contains sucralfate. This helps ulcers to heal if any (by coating over ulcer). If you take this, you need to take three times in a day for 1 to 2 weeks, not intermittent. Antacids you can take while burning. Endoscopy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) says about evidence of fung... | |
Suggest remedies for fever and redness in eyes
my 6 year old complained of feeling tired last night and not feeling good. she went to be at 7pm. at 9pm she came out crying and said she really didnt feel good. she had fever, whites of eyes red and one cheek is red. i gave her tylenol. this morning, the same cheek is re... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it... | |
Is it safe to take Dolo during pregnancy?
HI My wife have acute abdomen pain since last 24 hours. She is 17 week pregnant now. Last evening we had visited the doctor and she informed that baby s growth is good. For pain, she asked to take dolo 650. Just wanted to check if its safe to take dolo 650 during pregnancy ? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Dolo is paracetamol which is completely safe in pregnancy.If there is severe pain in abdomen, then she should get herself examined properly to rule out any otheraabdominal pathology.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deept... | |
What causes pain in front of the crease of armpit?
Hi, I am experiencing pain just in front of the cress of your arm pit. It feels like my something is poking and pulling on it. What could it be and is it serious? I had a heart attack last May, however, just got a full clearance from my doctor. Could I have pulled a m... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart related pain as your heart reports are normal. Yes, possibility of musculoskeletal pain due to pulled muscle is more likely in your case. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1... | |
Suggest treatment for severe cough after open heart surgery
My Husband had open heart surgery 10 days ago. He was coughing up mucus prior to surgery, and due to a complication with an IV place in the ambulance, came down with phlebitis He was in the hospital prior to the surgery and was on IV antibiotics given every 1... | Hello there. As long as he has no fever and the phlegm is clear and limited in quantity there should be no concern but if it continues the same rate and does not appear to decrease he could possibly have contracted a hospital based infection in which case a sputum culture should be performed. As for now, steam inhalati... | |
How are the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome treated?
I had a bad fall on the ice back in late December. I bruised my tailbone and had a concussion and bruised my knee. Everything slowly healed but I m still having a vertigo type dizziness at night when I turn over in bed and upon rising in the morning. I checked ... | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Go for CT Scan head. I hope this information has been helpful for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Suggest medication for hair loss and dandruff issue
Hello Sir, I m 32 years old and facing hair loss problem for last 5-6 years. My centre of the of the scalp have badly damaged and having very hair. Now the frontal scalp is also becoming thinning the hair. I dont know there is some dandruff kind infection on the whol... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of hair loss and dandruff issue which seems to be due to fungal infection and hormonal changes. Sometimes hair fall can also occur due to side effects of certain medicine. Need not to worr... | |
Liver function GGT and ALT results high. Attacked with jaundice few years back.
I want to get advise on liver functions I'm 43 years old. I had jaundice in 1986. I got herbal medicines that time to cure this disease. After that I had no trouble until now. I got blood tests including liver functions in 2011& 2012. But ... | Hello and welcome to HCM,Your liver function tests are deranged.The levels of bilirubin, SGOT, LDH, alkaline phosphatase and GGT are raised.The levels of bilirubin, SGOT and LDH are raised in damage to liver parenchyma cells.The levels of alkaline phosphatase and GGT are raised in case of any disease process in the ext... | |
What could be the reason for recurrence of cancerous lump in belly button?
My mother in law had surgery for a lump in the belly button in Mexico. A few days later they cleaned the wound and more lumps came out. They were tested and said they were canerous but they all gone. Now 3 weeks later she is back in the hospita... | Hi...better show to an oncologist... there maybe a cancer inside her abdomen too which they are missing and which is causing recurrence...Dr. Ashish Verma | |
Does blood clot like area in penis require medical attention?
Hi there I notice a small blood clot like in the centre of my penis today. Its on both sides. One is slightly smaller than the other. It does not hurt or itching. I had sex this morning and noticed this in the afternoon. Shall I go and see my docter. please... | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Blood clots are not normal in that area. Please visit your doctor at the earliest for examination and further management. All the best. | |
History of kidney transplantation. Have loose motion. Increased creatinine level. How much kidney damage has happened?
Sir, My name is Hareesh.e2 year.s back kidney transplantation is done in st.hospital bangalore.thar time my creatinene is 1.3.sir 1month back 1 day i suffering from loose motion that time i 5 day s ad... | Hi It looks like you had developed acute renal failure secondary to loose motions which recovered after treatment . In such case kidney recovers to almost full extent without clinically apparent residual damage. So dont worry as your kidney functions seem to be normal now. Continue regular followup with your Nephrologi... | |
What could be the reason for elevated levels of SGPT in a non alcoholic person?
hi ,docmy husband have cholesterol for last two years ,but he is not useing any medicine ,yesterday he had gone for liver function test , his sgpt levels are high(90) ,could you please advise what could be the reason ,he is not alcoholic, ... | Hi..dear..apart from liver disease SGPT can raise in other conditions such as heart problems like myocardial infarction,muscle injury..so it is also advisable to see for other organ disorder..he is also having cholesterol so check for the heart problem..do the blood. sugar levels and electrocardiogram and consult..SGPT... | |
Can I get pregnant with anal sex?
hello doctor me and my bf had an anal sex 10 days ago i am a virgin 19 years old he cumed all in my anus while i was lying on my back i dont remember if anything came near my vagina or no but i remember after he cummed he whipped my *** after he cummed by a 30 seconds or so we had ana... | HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that the chances of conception is not there not because it was anal penetration but because the area was full of semen, even if this is not the vaginal penetration but the near by area is having semen all over th... | |
Pain in left upper abdomen, back and sternum, diarrhea. Suffering from acute pancreatitis. Remedy?
I have acute pancreatitis and have not drank in over 6 months because of that reason. For the last week I have had the same pain in my left upper abdomen an in my back as well, its goes away sometimes and then comes back... | Hi ! It could be a food poisoning if you have eaten from outside. Otherwise, it may be an attack of chronic pancreatitis, where there is periods of remission followed by periods of exaggeration of the symptoms. You are suggested to get yourself reviewed by your family physician, who may advise you some routine blood ch... | |
Suggest treatment for subdural hematoma
my son just had a subdermal hematoma and surgery to drain it in a burr hole. This is a complication of a large brain tumor removed two months ago, a dermoid cyst behind his eye. He is a 16 year alcoholic and I wonder what this means for recurrence. What is his probable progno... | I read your question and I understand your concern.Whether the hematoma has left any added residual damage though depends on factors like its size and compression effect and on how early it was detected and evacuated. The smaller the size and the sooner it was intervened the better the chances of no aftermath. Also it ... | |
Q. I have bipolar II disorder, anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia. Is Paroxetine a good option?
Hello, I'm looking and would like to discuss my treatment options for my conditions. I've bipolar disorder II, social and generalised anxiety disorders, panic attacks and agoraphobia due to it. In past, I used escitalopra... | thank you for taking help from psychiatrist. you should continue medications on which you are stable at present. 1)duloxetine may be good option for you. it does not increases blood pressure. 2)tablet escitalopram takes around 4 weeks for full effect after starting medications. 3) yup,prozac can decrease anxiety but it... | |
What is the remedy for pain in the stomach after 3 c-section?
I have had 3 c-sections and my doctor says its scarred tissue but i think otherwise.i feel at least 3knots in the bottom of my stomach on the left side.when i sneeze,cough,laugh.walk,or lay down it is very painful.my stomach burns an feel like something is ... | Hi. The 3 knots you feel look to be incisional hernia with entrapment of the bowel loops, causing the symptoms you described. I would suggest to get a high resolution ultrasonography done and visit a Surgeon to confirm the diagnosis. Hernia has only one solution, and that is surgery. | |
Suggest treatment for vomiting and fever
Hello Im worried about my daughter,she is 6years old and she has a fever of 102 she is also vomiting alot and says her throat hurts. i have no way to get to the hospital..im keeping her in bed and making sure she has plenty of water..is there anything more i can do | Hi, As per your query your daughter have symptoms of vomiting and fever which is due to compromised immunity of body and electrolyte imbalance. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Start treatment after thorough examination. You should take proper course of antibiotics... | |
Suggest treatment for persistent hair loss
hii my name is soma i am 35 years old my big problem is hair my hair was fall since 2005 now my is falling.i hav taking vighan cp & use o lotion name is presenta but i am not responsed from take this medicine who can i make my hair healthy pls tell me ta solution of my proble... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Since you had this problem earlier as well, did you notice any specific cause that could have started it again? You have not mentioned, is there any history of any illness, fever such as typhoid, viral, or any other medication ... | |
Can swelling in tendons cause to teeth to move on its own?
Hi, I started having my teeth move all hours of the day and it is driving me crazy. I have an underbite and my dentist says I grind my teeth. I am not crazy about this but when I feel my teeth moving no one else can see that. My dentist says that the tendons s... | Hi,Thanks for posting the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suppose that the above symptoms are due to grinding of teeth.Night guards can be used.Visit to the Dentist and get complete moputh examination done.At home take lukewarm saline rinses.Take care! | |
Suggest treatment for severe anxiety disorder
My anxiety seems to be worsening. What can I do? It can shows up out of the blue and strongest when I have a speaking engagement or at events that require a lot of networking. I have been in the hospitality business for many years and this has been becoming more difficu... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and sh... | |
Shall I take immunoglobulin injection for the dog bite?
I was bitten by a start dig at our shelter in india on Friday.the dog died on Saturday n showed signs of rabies bef dying.there is no way to perform an autopsy on the dog in india.I have been vaccinated against rabies since the past 10yrs.my last booster shot was... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Rabies is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.As you were bit by a stray dog and the dog died after one day and as you have taken post exposure prophylaxis last year and Re-Exposure prophylaxis following recent incident you will be having protective rabies virus n... | |
What causes severe pain above the abdomen?
Hi, this pradeep i am suffering from stomuch pain from 9-10 year. in initialy pain is right above abdomen but after 3-4 year it is at the novel position.but at the time it is again the above the right abdomen position. i have done the three time ultrasound and two time liver ... | To check the ulcer u must meet a gastroenterologist and get sn upper GI endoscopy done. Till then avoid snoking, tea coffe and spicy food |
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