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Suggest treatment for lump under arm pit
My son is 19 and under alot of stress, he woke up this morning to find a lump under his armpit, his doctors office is closed today and I will be following this up tomorrow with his doctor, there has been alot of tragedy in our family lately, and I am very concerned on what this... | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged axillary lymphnode or soft tissue tumor like lipoma. Enlarged lymphnode may be due to reactive lymphoid hyperplasia or due to tuberculosis. So you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. Then you should take t... | |
Can high blood pressure cause flushed face?
I have yet to be diagnosed after several tests over the last 3 months. I have high blood pressure every day and my face gets red and splotchy and blood pressure medicine does not work. my neck stays red as well. I have pain on my lower right side and sometimes stomach pain. ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder (thyroid gland dysfunction, pheochromocytoma, adrenal gland hyperplasy, etc. ). Coming to this point, I would recommend perfo... | |
What causes sickness and palpitations while having labyrinthitis?
I have been diagnosed with labrynthitis. This morning I am having a mild attack of feeling sick and palpitations. I am also getting a lot of skipped beats and it worries me a little. do I think this is most likely anxiety related since anxiety is a symp... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, anxiety can be the cause for all these but better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) first. Arrhythmia can cause irregular heart beats, skipped beats, palpitations etc. If not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life th... | |
How safe is atrax drops for cough in infants?
hi m from mohali. my 2 week old baby boy is colic n had cough. a doctor prescribed atrax drops along with colic aid. after giving him 4 drops of atrax as suggested by the doctor he is sleeping constantly n not taking feeds properly. is it safe to give him atrax 4 drops thr... | Atarax (hydroxyzine) is a good antiallergic and helps in relieving cough in children. It is safe but the main problem it can cause is excessive sleepiness. Although it is safe to give atarax thrice daily, in such a case, you might hold the dose and get the child examined by a pediatrician so that he would be able to as... | |
Why am I having swollen and painful ankle?
I woke up yesterday and my right ankle hurt so bad I couldn't walk I didn sprain it or do anything stressful to it but now day 2 and it hurts so bad and is really swollen I got an X-ray and they said it wasn't broke and probably not sprained just gave me an air cast | Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.It might be an inflamation , or arthritis or deeps vein thrombosis or stress fracture. You need to do blood test, Doppler ultrasound and MRI scan to find the proper diagnsosis.I wish you quick recoveryDr.Selmani | |
Suggest remedy for getting pregnant
Last to last month, I got to know that I have pcod. We are trying for baby form 6 month but every month we disappoint. My doctor suggest me to take clomid, bigomet, folic acid, progynova and dubagest. From last 2 month I am taking this medicine. So my question is that how much time ... | Hello, it takes 3-6 months for successful pregnancy to occur. You can add healthy diet and regular exercise to reduce wt for better results. | |
Why is breast feeding not recommended when the baby has loose stools?
sir....my 6 months old son has loose stools since 2 weeks. i breastfeed him n my Dr.has asked 2 stop breast feeding....anything wrong in breastfeeding him when he has loose stools.he was prescribed prugo and c tax -o along with siloderm to apply on ... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better.Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to... | |
Sigmoid colon with transmural invasion, lymph nodes positive for tumor metastasis. Survival rate?
Hi Doc, i just want to know the result of what stage she has, below are some info : she has a tumor which is malignant, September 28, 2012 (last month) undergone operation and tumor removed. 1. the sigmoid colon with tran... | Hi Thanks for writing in. Your mom has stage III disease with many lymph nodes positive. Though you have not mentioned the grade of tumor, age of your mother and any CT scan findings, we can still somewhat predict the outcome. 5 yr survival without chemotherapy-40% 5 yr survival with chemotherapy- 60% | |
How can chronic pain be treated?
My father is 86yrs old at a rehabilitation home (physical therapy) forced to be graded as chronic when he is actually acute with serious complications. He is not receiving diagnostic testing & is in severe pain . Woprse then usual. He was put on dilaudid q24, tramadol 1q6prn. NOT WORKI... | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Having headaches. Had CT scan done. Suspected arachnoid cyst. Taking truvada prezista norvir risperidone. Will it grow malignant? Suggest
Im a 28 yr old Caucasian male hiv+ as of March 2010 and undetectable for years with a cd4 in the high 500s. currently taking truvada prezista norvir risperidone 1 mg and seroquelxr ... | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on the information you have provided, the most likely cause for the lesion in the cerebellum would be a post-inflammatory or post-infective lesion. An arachnoid cyst is normally present from birth, so, if it was not seen in your earlier scans, it is unlikely to be an arachnoi... | |
How to treat fluctuations in the stress test level in a heart patient?
yes I take a stress test yearly for past 13 yrs. for my c.d.l. license put this year the treadmill test was ok but the E.K.G . part of the test was off I have 2 stents I have to go to docs. for stress ego test I need my license to survive. should I... | 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 if you have already put up stents in coronary arteries then most likely you are on safer side but be regular with the medication... | |
Severe abdominal pain, sore, tired. Have fibroid cysts. Meet doctor?
Last night at 3 a.m. I had abdominal pain, very serious, felt like labor contractions that would not end. I recently was told that I had fibroid cists and was thinking that one of them could have burst. I am very sore today and have very little ene... | hello dearthanks for your query at hcm.Very severe pain in abdomen with history of fibroids can be due to various reasons .If there is unbearable pain with other associated symptoms it would be better you visit gynaecologist get physically examined and investigation like ultrasound abdomen will help you in diagnosing p... | |
What causes a sore with oozing blood on legs after taking antibiotics?
Dr. at nursing home gave my husband an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection that caused his leg to get beet red and ooze blood in an area about 4 inches square where his pants leg was burned to his leg. It took a year in the plastic surgery dep... | Hi & Welcome.I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband and sorry to know his skin problem which seems to be drug induced.Based on the history given he seems to have developed a harmful skin condition called toxic epidermal necrolysis.It is a potentially life-threatening skin disorder characterized by widesprea... | |
Suggest treatments for TMT abnormal response
TMT abnormal response (Multiple VPC) abnormal resting ECG. Age 43... female..slight obestity.. Need to know what to do. Going for CT Coronary angio.. Is my heart damage.. Never had any problems until now and go to the doctor regular for check up and blood work. Complaint sw... | get the holter monitoring and thallium scan for myocardial perfusion.you will get the definite cause of your problem and go ahead to treate the problem. | |
Suggest medication for diarrhea due to stomach infection
My 2.5 years old child has been suffering from stomach infections and loose stools for quite some time. last 20 -25 days , her stomach has been upset most of the time. just last week we completed one antibiotic course, again today she got loose stools .what do w... | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.He is suffering from recurrent diarrhea. Give him a full course of Zinc for 14 days apart from treatment prescribed , if diarrhea persists he need to be investigated to know cause of diarrhea.Most common cause is viral but other cause like bacterial dia... | |
Taking brown pills of birth control. Had unprotected sex. Concerned
Hello my name is john I am 22 years. Recently I had unprotected sexual intercourse with my girlfriend who is on birth control (Junel Fe Birth Control) and has been taking it for over a year I believe. During intercourse I believe I could have possibly... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Supposedly you cant get pregnant during the week when you are taking the brown pill if you've been taking the pills regularly so far. So there is no need to worry.As for whether or not to take an emergency pill, well you c... | |
When I move my body from side to side I get sound like bones grinding together in my lower lungs
when i move my body from side to side i get sound like bones grinding together in my lower lungs its quite loud scary loud and a tight chest what could this be when i move my body from side to side i get sound like bones g... | Thanks for the query Looks like u have decreased synovial fluid in your joints. It is normal in older people but u havent told me your age Please meet an orthopedician if it starts paining or reduces the range of movements Have a healthy life | |
Suggest alternative medicine for bengay
Hi Sir, My mother ,age 46 is using BENGAY pain relief ointment(Combination of Methyl Salicyclate,Menthol and Camphor).Now the Ointment is not available in my town. Can you please tell any other ointment name that are available in india with the Same combination for Pain Re... | **1. since you have not mentioned about the pathology for which she was taking the said medicine, and because the ointment by said name is unavailable you may ask for 'myolaxin' gel -15 gm [Geno pharma], Ace- proxyvon gel [wockhardt], axane [yacca pharma], PS. pain relieving gel/ointment may interact with prescription ... | |
Had unprotected sex after finishing the packet of Gianvi birth control. Should I make an appointment to recieve a morning after pill?
Hello. I take Gianvi birth control, and finished up a packet two days ago. I was being absent-minded and continued to have unprotected sex with my boyfriend friday and saturday, the fir... | Dear member, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. You need not take any medicine ad you are protected even when you are on placebo. The pill free days or placebo pills are intended to induce a period. Coitus is safe provided you have not missed any active pill.thanks.Dr Bhagyashree. | |
What do bright red rashes around the groin mean?
I have a very bright red rash around my crotch area. It's not on my penis or testicles, just in the area surrounding them (upper, inner thigh mostly). When this problem started, I also had very itchy bumps on both of my hands and had a fever...both of which have since... | Hello,It may be due to fungal infection. For that you may apply ointment containing clotrimazole. For itching you can take tablet loratidine. Maintain proper hygiene.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
What should be the normal values for semen analysis?
Hi Doctor, I am male age 36 years , my semen analysis report as follows: volume;1.0ml active motile :05% sluggisg motile :45% Immobile: 50% total sperm count 60 millions/ml Normal forms :30% and pus cells 2-4/HPF .kindly read my report its normal or some problem? | Hi,I read your query and I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1) Your report is normal.2) There is nothing to worry.Let me know if you have anymore questions.Regards,Dr. Mahesh Koregol | |
Can a dogs bite develop into a rash?
I was bit by a dog about 30 hours ago. The bite broke the skin on my shins where it occurred. I noticed just recently that an itchy rash has developed on my left arm and right shoulder blade. I've never had a rash like this before. Could that be related to the dog bite? | Hello. Thank you for writing to usI suggest a possibility of either a drug rash Or a rash due to anti-rabies vaccination.It is unlikely that a dog bite would result in a rash at a distant location.Most likely it is either a drug rash to an Oral antibiotic Or pain killer that you may have been prescribed.Another alterna... | |
Suggest treatment for severe shoulder pain and bulging disc
IN SEPTEMBER 2014, I WAS HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN MY RIGHT SHOULER THAT WOULD RADIATE INTO MY BACK AND DOWN MY ARM INTO MY HAND. AN MRI WAS PERFORMED AND SHOWED IMPINGEMENT OF THE C7 ROOT BY A BULGING DISC AT C7 AND ALSO SOME BULGING AT C6. I WAS PLACED ON ORAL ... | Hello, I have studied your case. In cervical spine disc bulge you can get relief with local steroid injection shot.Continue your Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started con... | |
Suggest tratment for bronchitis
was diagnosed with pneumonia about 2 months ago with and only symptons at time was sharp pain in my rib cage. Three weeks ago went back to doctor and diagnosed with acut bronchitis. was given anitbiotc for 7 days and inhaler. Inhaler seemed to make me cough more. have been taking muxine... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Post infectious bronchitis is very common. And you are having bronchitis due to pneumonia. In the initial stage of bronchitis, sputum production is more. So mucinex is useful. Mucinex carries N acetyl cysteine (NAC). It is expectorant, mucoly... | |
Pregnant, diagnosed with kidney stone. Took hydromorphone, pain in lower back, radiating to leg. Underlying cause?
Hello, i am 29 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with a kidney stone in my left kidney that is too big to pass. I am prescribed 2mg of hydromorphone every 6 hours. I am now experiencing a really bad ... | Hi,The pain may be due to kidney stone and since 2mg of hydromorphone every 6 hours is not helping in relieving the pain you need to discuss with your obstetrician in the further line of management. If the calculus does not pass, it may initiate premature labor, produce intractable pain, cause urosepsis in the setting ... | |
Can two tablets of Hydrocodone be taken to manage severe pain in the hips?
I have had CLL for 8 years. I started having pain in my right hip going to the back of my knee about a month ago and has progressively gotten worse. Now it’s so bad that I can’t get comfortable at all. I have some hydrocodon 325. Is it ok to ta... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You already taking higher dose only. taking more than 80 mg per day cause side effects in few patients. It may cause allergic reaction or depression or QT prolongation or interactions with many drugs etc. Please consult your ... | |
Can licking of vaccinated dog cause rabies?
Hello, I habe a pet dog which is vacinnated every year for Rabies. Recently when we brought our baby from Hospital, it licked my Baby's toes. There are no visible sign of a cut or a wound. Is there a chance my baby will be infected by Rabies? Krish - Kolkata | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Licking on the intact skin will not transmit the rabies virus, if there is any breach in the skin the virus can gain entry into the body and catch hold the nerve and ascends towards the brain.As there is no breach in the skin and the skin is intact chance of transmitting the virus will not be there... | |
Q. My FBS is 140 mg/dL, whereas my PPBS level drops to 72 mg/dL after taking medication. Why?
Hello doctor, I am diabetic and hypertensive. I also have arthritis. I am taking Gemer-1, Folvite, Febituz, Methotrex weekly once, Ecosporin and Repace 25. My fasting blood sugar level is 140 mg/dL and on taking Gemer-1 my po... | Hello. Yes, it happens. In a diabetic, fasting blood sugar usually results from a combination of factors, the two most important being, 1) What you ate the day (or night) before and how high your blood sugar spiked. If you have very high blood sugar the night before, you should expect your fasting blood sugar to be ele... | |
Suggest treatment for spinal cord injury?
hi, I am a male 55 yrs. partially paralyzed incomplete quad wheelchair bound 37 years spinal cord injury. I have had a foley catheteter 3 months I HAVE no fever or feelings of sickness but im getting a fair amount of blood coming out of my penus when I move around. Should I ca... | Hello!I understand your concern.In my opinion the troubles you have may be caused by physical damage to your urinary ways. It is the trauma caused to these ways by the cathether during movement or traction.I think you should go to the doctor as soon as possible to have a physical examination, a routine blood test , an... | |
Suggest treatment for fever and chills with positive widal test
My widal blood test S Typhi "o" is positive 1:80 dilution , S Typhi "H" is Positive 1:80 dilution, S typhi "AH" -negative; S typhi "BH" - negative - is it typhoid. I feel very feverish usually in the night and have been on medication for viral fever for ... | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. The WIDAL test report you have posted doesn't seem to state that it is positive for typhoid fever with 1:80 dilution. You need to repeat it after 3 days to know weather the titres are rising or not. Otherwise, it would be better to do a blood culture to prove that it is typhoid. It would ... | |
Does return of cancer in pelvic and lymph nodes after bowel not curable?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My husband had bowel cancer surgery in 2009 and has just had a CT Scan and has been told the cancer has returned to the pelvic area and lymph nodes and cannot have fu... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.Bowel cancer is difficult to treat in some patients and your husband might have had a recurrence lymph node involvement. In this situation there is disease spread to the regional lymphnodes and this make it difficult to operate. However, treatment should be started after considring all the feat... | |
What causes pain in right chest along with chills and fever?
Hi i have weezing which i feel on right side of my chest, i have lost my voice for 4 days now. It started with chills and a fever. I dont have a soar throat but when i feel my neck belfow my chin it feels sensitive to touch. I burst into coughing spells and ... | hello Mr, if ur phlegm or sputum is green or yellow u should take antibiotics ,that means you r having an infectious lower respiratory tract disease.if u smoke kindly quit that habbit. ideal antibiotics can be levofloxacin 750 once daily for 7 days | |
Trying to concieve, was asked to have intercourse after egg develops, but had period. Why haven't I concieved?
My age is 30 years,trying to conceive now.I am under follicular study.Doctor told I am developing an egg on right side and on 12th day(14th july 2012) doctor has given me ovidac injection and asked to have in... | Hi, Thanks for choosing HCM your age is 30 years,yes you really need to concieve 13th day you would ovulate so ovidac was given Do you have pcos? because though an egg starts to develop due to assisted medicines ,it slowly regresses and you may not be able to ovulate thus failing to get pregnant and what about the sem... | |
Is Kidney transplantation advisable for a patient undergoing dialysis?
My sister has been in dialysis, hospital said she was better,....kidneys werer fine...now she's been told she has kidney disease....which probably was born with.... she's 47 and has IC, ....which took years for someone to belive the pain she was in... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryThe fact remains that for a patient of chronic kidney disease, the best possible option is renal/kidney transplant. The options are available like dia... | |
After 8 days ovulation my temperature is same, is it infertility sign ?
After 8 days ovulation my temperature is same from last 4 day it is 98.1...what does it means??is it infertility sign | Hi.. Ovulation most commonly occurs on the midcycle and the basal temperature rises on that particular day of the ovulation.. Following the ovulation the temperature gets back to a normal.. Infertility occurs due to multiple reasons.. Normal ovulation, normal uterus functioning, and other male factor contribute to infe... | |
What causes stomach pain with nausea?
My stomach has hurt off and on through out the day but never really serve pain It started last night and I didn t feel nauseous I felt almost hungry and it hurt to the touch now I have ate several times but it seems to fell the same it kind of feels as if I am hungry, but it growl... | most probably gastritis,take rabeprazole along with sucral fate syrup continue atleast 1 week 'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". For Follow up queries, end with "If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you g... | |
What causes small painless lump on right side of neck?
I have had bronchitis about 2 months ago. It took a while to clear up with 3 lots of antibiotics . It s all cleared up now but have got a small painless lump on right side of neck which I got when I had bronchitis. My doctors said it was a swallowed lymph gland bu... | Hi,nothing to worry, there might be having enlarged neck glands giving this problem.This can be due to some infection in your throat which is common while you had bronchitis.Gradually this will be subsided.Ok and take care. | |
What could the red, sore lump under butt cheeks be?
My problem is located on the bottom of my left buttocks cheek close to where it folds to my back leg/thigh. I have a red area with a tiny dot/dark spot in the center. Red area is about the size of a 50 cent piece. it is somewhat hard under it and the hardness extends... | Hi,It seems that you might be having induration or forming abscess over the area.Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.gradually it will be absorbed.Ok and take care. | |
How to get rid of lesions?
My brother-in law's mother discontinued her dialysis because she was in excruciating pain. She now lays in a hospice bed, with morphine drip. I don't understand what toxins formed. His explation was crude and there was some Ca+ and or Urea which adhered to fatty tissues and caused lesions. | Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Extra amount of the calcium and urea in the body can cause such type of lesion which can be removed with dialysis.As dialysis is painful we should take the measures that can be non pai... | |
Red dots all over the thigh, spreading to the legs, feet and arms, itching. What could this be?
I woke up yesterday morning with red dots all over my thighs, they were flat, didnt itch , and everyone of them had a white ring around them. Throughout the day i noticed they were slowing spreading down my legs, some of th... | Hi, Welcome to HCM. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. Based on the symptoms it appears to be contact dermatitis. Treatment includes washing with lots of water to remove any traces of the irritant that... | |
Q. I applied acid on wart and it is not healing. Please advise.
Hi doctor, I had a wart on my foot. I used highly acidic vinegar on it. It burnt and became worse. I used ancient oil on it and it swelled and now it looks like a big black-brown in color. It is not recovering. What should I do? | Hello. You have burnt the superficial skin over the foot by applying the acid. The wart can be simply treated by co2 laser or cryotherapy like good treatment option. Now over burnt skin, you can apply moisturizer. No other specific treatment needs to be done. I suggest you consult a dermatologist for detailed evaluatio... | |
Does taking nurokind injection for nerve pain caused in spinal cord have side effects?
I am struggling with nerves pain in my left leg from spinal guard to foot.... i am now under psychotherapist treatment. Psychotherapist advised me to inject nuru kind injection. Can I go for it? I am 29 years old... taking this wil... | Neurokind injection are totally safe and has no side effect. But i would not recommend it unless you have very low serum B 12 level. So first get your B 12 estimation done.Even if your B 12 is low take 1000 microgram methylcobal ablet by mouth after consulting with your doctor. Injections are not useful because this is... | |
What is the reason for frequent abdominal pain?
hallo doctor, i'm 20 years old women, 1,6 m, 120 pounds. i got bad illness six months ago, the symptoms was fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, and lost appetite. my doctor suggested me to took blood test for HbSAg and anti HbSAg, the result was negatif for both of that test... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.On the dietary front you should avoid eating from outside, especially fast and fried food, as some of its components could give rise to sensitivity reactions to your intestinal mucosa resulting in such symptoms. If this is not the case, I would advise you for a co... | |
What causes scratch marks on the back?
My boyfriend plays baseball and has gotten marks on his back from being scratched up from that. But I ve also noticed more intense marks, ones that look old and more scarred. I am curious as to if it s possible that he had been whipped in some way as a child that he hasn t told m... | Hi,It may be keloid most probably.Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. After thorough examination and investigations your doctor might decide the strategy of management. Intralesional steroid injection would help to reduce the lesions. Hyaluronic acid gel application may be done. Or... | |
Suggest remedy for chest discomfort
Hello, I have not felt well today, very light headed. I have been hearing and feeling a swooshing noise and it vibrates my head and body. I have noticed swelling in my ankles in the mornings over the last few weeks but the last couple of days i have experiencing swelling all day. ... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. You are having higher blood pressure reading (170/100).In my opinion, you should definitely consult cardiologist to rule out hypertensive heart failure .So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress tes... | |
Treatment for numb, tingling and painful finger?
The right side of my neck along with the right trapezoid has been hurting for several weeks. I have pain radiating down the lateral side of my right arm and numbness and tingling in my right thumb and pointer finger. I did not suffer an injury, but remember straining so... | helloyour symptoms sound like a nerve compression or may be a disc prolapse to me...I would suggest you to visit a neurologist at the earliest for complete physical examination and diagnosis ....delay in the treatment may lead to some irreversible damagehope this reply helped you | |
Suggest treatment for blisters on tongue and lips
my 1 year old has white bumps/blisters on his tongue and lips... could this be thrush? He hasn t been eating much today and has had really hard bowel movements. he had a very slight fever, but it broke and he is acting as if he feels great... not fussy or anything... c... | Hi,From history it seems that he might be having thrush on tongue and lips.Due to not properly cleaned mouth and tongue after feeding might give rise this infection.Make a habit of cleaning tongue and oral cavity with clean cloth putting on your fingertip and clean after each feeding.Give him B.complex drops.Apply Emge... | |
Suggest management for spinocerebellar Ataxia
Hi Sir, Goodmorning.My name is Lakshmi Narayana,25years.I am suffering from Spino cerebellar Ataxia.Symptomss are getting increased for the last 3 years before that I can balance myself even though i am walking on ups and downs surface,no shivering of hands happen for fine... | Hello,You need detailed investigations to find the cause of the disease. It can be related to structural problems in the brain and spinal cord, degenerative disorders and genetic problems. MRI of the brain and spinal cord helps to rule out many causes. Medications depends on the cause of the disease. I personally feel ... | |
What could peppery taste in mouth suggest?
My adult son has had a peppery taste in the back of his mouth...as if he had put a spoon of black pepper in his mouth. He no longer enjoys eating because of this. Years ago he was diagnosed with HS disease, could this have anything to do with it or is this something we should... | HIWell come to HCMAt the most chances of stomatitis need to be ruled out if this is not like that then this could be functional condition and not due to any disease, stomatitis can be treated with local mouth gargle and Povidone iodine gargle would be best, else this is nothing to worry, take care and have a nice day. | |
Suggest treatment for hallucinations despite taking Quetiapine
My wife is taking this medication quetlapine 50mg three time a day could this medication make her symptoms become wers. She thinks there are other people living with us. She has been taking this with a patch called Rivastigmine 4.6mg for the past 30 days a... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No Quetiapine will not worsen her symptom, there might be partial response or no response. In which you might need to change drug after adequate dosage and trial. What she is thinking is a part of psychosis and it will improv... | |
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy?
hi, I'm 19 and I'm on the pill cilest.last Friday me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex and he finished inside me. I take my pill at the same time everyday (10:00pm) and iv never forgot it or taken it any later than about 10 mins after my normal time.I'm just wondering w... | Hallow Dear,Cilest is a birth control pill. These pills are having good success rate in preventing the pregnancy. As per your history, you are absolutely regular in taking birth control pills. In that case, you need not have any stress for probable pregnancy. Cilest pills will take care for you. Wait for your menses. I... | |
How can a polyp in the anus be treated?
I have a mushy type polyp on the anus. I was told today that I have the herpes virus 2. I am going to my GYN. I tested negative for HIV. I noticed a small bump. On my anus and it has grown it doesn't bleed. I had diarrhea most recently and it burned. Now when I defecate it doesn... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult proctoscopist and get done proctoscopic examination of your growing polyp. Herpes infection can be the cause for your polyp. You need surgical removal of polyp and histopathological examination of polyp to r... | |
How can eye and eyebrow bruising and soreness be treated?
My four year old daughter fell into a cement block today and before I was even able to pick her up the side of her eye and eyebrow were black and blue and welted. She will not let me put ice on it and I have her some Advil it s very sore to touch. Should I be c... | Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.Bruising around eyes following a fall needs evaluation to rule out head injury.If there was no history of loss of consciousness,closely watch for symptoms like drowsiness,severe headache,nausea,vomiting etc.If no such symptoms,no emergency and you can wait for your appointmentMeanwhile,y... | |
What does it mean by increased bronchovascular marking?
Hello doctor, i am a 45 year old female. Just recently last week i have daigonised with High Blood pressure 190/110 - Hypertension, An ECG ws performed and xray and blood tests were done,. Have yet to get my blood test results. The Xray shows INCREASED BRONCHOVAS... | Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-if you don't have any complaints of breathlessness or wheeze with productive / or dry cou... | |
Does protein intake increase the risk of coronary heart disease?
I am sixty eight. Had a heart attack with implantation of one stent in the LAD, the widow maker. I am a gym rat and like to ingest whey protein. I was cautioned about cheeze ingestion and eat no cheeze. However I take whey protein two to three times a we... | Its ok to have whey protein, but the only conern too much too much of protein and muscle gain will lead to increased demond of work from the heart. It might lead to exertional chest pain sometimes. Better to avoid strenous exercise continue with light one | |
What causes a lump on the testicle?
I am a 15 year old boy, and just over a year ago I noticed a medium sized lump on the front of my left testicle, and didn’t take any notice of it. I am aware and concerned now that it could be testicular cancer, and I have an appointment to see my GP tomorrow. I know that testicular... | Hello, Need to rule out the simple cause. It can be due to infection or inflammation in the scrotum. We can not think of cancer at early age. Still doing a simple ultrasound will help you diagnose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
Why does everything get stuck on the roof of her my mouth?
something in the roof of my mouth i noticed earlier that i have a piece of food or something lodged in the roof of my mouth its not very painful but i can feel it when i run my tounge across. i dont know if this is an emergency or if it can hold off for at le... | hello thanks for consulting at hcm..some food material might have stuck in the palate region,, i suggest you do salt water saline,,also apply topical anesthetic in that area,,then again recheck whether you feel the food is still stuck there,, hydrate yourself well,, drink plenty of juices and warm water,,if still bothe... | |
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 ... | |
Does tramadol,methotrexate and prednisone cause night sweats?
I have RA, taking methotrexate 0,8 weekly, also prednisone 2.5 daily. I also take tramadol prn for pain. I have profuse hot flashes whenever I do the least amount of activity, all morning long after showering, night sweats. I cannot get my rheumatologist to... | Hello, No, non of this drugs cause this severe sweating. You can ask your doc for hormone level in blood especially thyroid hormone level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman | |
Diagnosed pancreatic cancer, massive heart attack which led to cardiac arrest. Little alert, but doctor says no improvement. Advice
My dad is suffering pancreatic cancer. They removed the mass and after he had 2 massive heart attacks, one leading to cardiac arrest and he coded. All his organs have failed. The family a... | Hi, What the operation was performed not mentioned. Probably portion of gut and other surrounding structures are also removed. Now function of heart is declining. Pancreatic cancer has itself a grave prognosis. You should better consult a cardiologist regarding his cardiac function and related complications. If the sta... | |
Which medication is best for rheumatoid problems?
i am 50 years old my esr count 80 dr is saying i am affected with rhemutoid probelm and my rfa is 4.6 whether i have affected with rhemutiod problem every joint in my body is affected with pain but no inflamation in my joints please kindly advice in this regard somebod... | Hi, Diagnosis is not yet certain. What is the normal level of RFA in the lab you got tested? Nobody can guide about sidhha in this forum since we all practice allopathic medicine. My humble suggestion is go for treatment which is scientifically proven. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you fu... | |
What causes flank pain after having lipotripsy?
I had lipotripsy done 3 weeks ago and I still have flank pain. I had a ct scan done and it says my kidney stones are gone. I know I haven't passed any so I'm not sure where they could have gone. Can you tell me why I would still be having flank pain? Thanks | HiStone in kidney or stone fragments in kidney only very rarely causes pain. It will cause pain if it drops into the tube draining urine from kidney(called ureters).If CT scan is normal it it unlikely that there are any stones in the ureters without what is called hydronephrosis on CT scan. Some of the stones are ver... | |
Could intake of alcohol effect the GGT and CBC levels?
hi I have to have a ggt test done along with a cbc and liver panel. My question is will any of these be affected if I over the last six months have had about three nights of going out and drinking a little to much. maybe 5-6 drinks and a few shots. it is not somet... | Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.Yes it can affect and probably is since alcohol leads to liver damage and raises ggt levels. You should do liver ultrasound to rule out more serious conditions and reduce alcohol intake.I hope I have answe... | |
Taking minocyline for acne treatment. Loose stools, cramping, bloating, gas, nausea and heartburn. Side effects of drug ?
I have been on and off various antibiotics for years for the treatment of acne and, until recently, have never had a problem. Most recently, I was on Bactrim for a year and then two weeks ago, I sw... | Hi there. Antibiotics certainly can cause the above mentioned side effects. Whether you have C Difficile or not, only a stool culture or some very specific tests can tell you. No point in being worried. Suggest eat some yoghurt based products for awhile to promote the natural flora. This is the reason am more in favour... | |
What causes abnormal HCG levels, spotting and sore breasts in a pregnancy?
Hello. I m 5w6d pregnant today and very concerned about my hcg levels. At 4w they were at 266 and at 5w2d only 379. My ob didn t seemed concerned and did not want me to do more test to ensure they were rising. I have not had and cramping but ha... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.It seems that your concern about rise in beta HCG titres is right.Titres should rise multi folds over a week's time. I will suggest ... | |
How to switch contraceptive?
Hi! I'm using contraceptive pills(Yasmin; ethinylestradiol and drospirenone), but had to stop in the middle since it is giving me terrible headaches.I want to switch to another brand, is it okay if i start it right away or do i need to wait for my next period? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is better or continue the same through out the present cycles and change the OCP in the next cycle on wards. Changing the OCP in the middle of a cycle might causes some hormonal disturbance and might result in contraceptiv... | |
What causes pain on shoulder, arm, back, breast after having laparotomy?
Hi I had a lapartomy 4 months ago. after a while I started having a little aching pain on my left side on my shoulder, sometimes in my arm, back and sometimes on the left extreme of my breast. Its not stabbing pain but an uncomfortable feeling. W... | Hello, It is an inflammatory pain only. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards... | |
Itchy rashes on legs, arms after taking SSRI. Problem persist after using steroid creams, canesten. HP rash?
I have had an itchy rash on my lower and upper legs for a few months now. Coincidentally it started when I started taking SSRIs again. It was also on my right wrist and left arm with itching on the back of my h... | Hello.For the symptoms that you refer, you suffer from chronic urticaria. There are differents causes of urticaria: food allergy, drug allergy, sweating, physical exercise ....You should go to the dermatologist.He will examine you and will request additional tests to establish the cause of urticaria. I treat my patien... | |
Q. What are the best Vitamin C serums for removing brown spots from face?
Hello doctor, My sister's age is 28, normal, sensitive skin. She is having brown spots on her face. Can you please suggest the best Vitamin C serums for removing brown spots on her face without any side effects? Is there any other options (simpl... | Hi. There are many causes for brown spots on face, it could be: 1. Freckles. 2. DPN- Dermatosis papulosa nigra. 3. Melasma. 4. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is different for each, it is very difficult to suggest any treatment for you without seeing your pictures, I will have to see the pictures to make... | |
Q. I am having open wound on the right breast and it grows. What could it be?
Hello doctor, I am having an open wound on the underside of the right breast. I noticed it a few days back and is continuing to grow. I would like to know what it looks like and why I get an open wound in this location. I would also like to ... | Hello. I have viewed the image. (attachment removed to protect patients identity). It seems like a furuncle which is a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) and which has now burst open. I suggest you take an oral antibiotic, Amoxicillin, or Cephalexin for a week. Also, I suggest you use a topical antibiotic Neosporin... | |
How to do I get over masturbation ?
Hello Sir , I am 30Years now doing masterbating since from last 16 years continousely even i will do 5 times in a day wanna to know is it destroy my life as i think if i fails its the main cause even when i tense ill do it . pls get me away from this | Hello .It will give a physical stress and pain in the shaft and possiblites of getting addicted to it are there.I would recommend find a partner and try if its makes you feel better.How ever you have to reduce the number of times as it gives a physical stress.Do not hesitate if you have to ask. Hope it helps you. Thank... | |
What causes white patch on the mouth?
a linear white patch from the angle of the mouth on the right side which brightens while she has an episode of sickness. Child is 5 yrs old has history of a murmur at birth. She has c/c asthma on Salbutamol inhaler and frequent episodes of respiratory infections almost once in two... | Dear parent,This linear white patch can be due to vitamin deficiency,ptyriasia alba,worm infestation etc. supplement the child with a good multivitamin for 2 months and apply moisturising cream daily | |
What causes numbness in lip and chin while having tooth pain?
My bottom tooth 5th one from the left was hurting for a few days. The pain shot up into my neck and down into my shoulder where my arm was giving out. My jaw began hurting and now the pain is gone On and off but my bottom lip and chin are numb and have been... | helllooo....numbness is due to the infection at the root surface of the tooth ..it is pressing ur nerve to the lower lip..actually nothng much to worry in this..take amoxicillin and metronidazoleand diclofenac ...for 5 days...go to dentist ...and get the root canal done....pain and numbness will be reduced within few ... | |
What is the cause of pulmonary hyperaeration?
Hi. I just had had a CXR and the report said that my lungs are hyperaerated, Heart is not enlarged, Note of slight thoracic scoliosis, rest of the study is unremarkable. IMPRESSION: Pulmonary hyperaeration.What does that mean? I don't feel anything except that I'm having s... | hello Thanks for posting at HCM. Pulmonary aeration is a term used to suggest that the lungs are filled with more air than its supposed This occurs due to air trapping which can occur due to narrowed airways. You have not mentioned any history about respiratory illness or smoking. Respiratory illnesses like asthma or C... | |
Can two medication taking for rapid heart beat?
I am 38 years old and I have a heart rapid. My doctor described for me Concor Cor 2,5 mg twice daily and Procoralan 5 mg twice daily . Today I felt dizzy and my pulse during the day was 54-57 . Should I continue in taking the both medication together and what are the ris... | Hello I have gone through your question and appreciate Your concern. Two medications can be prescribed for rapid heart rate if one tablet Unable to control. In your case u r on two medication but ur heart rate is going down.Bradycardia even complete heart block can happen sometimes. It is Better to consult cardiologist... | |
Had sex after implant was removed. Faint pink dots appear during pregnancy test. Chances of pregnancy?
my partner has taken around 10 pregnancy tests on around three qauters of them there has been white lines appear in the test zone within 3 minutes averagely about 5 of them have had pink dots within the test zone pre... | Hello,In the current scenario, a definite conclusion can be arrived at through estimation of serum beta-hCG titres. Urine pregnancy tests can give a positive result about 3 weeks after conception when done with a fresh early morning sample. So many inconclusive tests mean that the testing is early and inappropriate. Yo... | |
Is it safe to take repeated doses of Postinor due to unprotected sex after D&C ?
I had a d and c on 3rd of aug. And saw my period 4rm 9-11th of aug. Since then I ve taken postinor twice 2 prevent pregnancy n ve not seen my period till now. Can I take another dose of postinor 2 cause i had unprotected sex on 8 of sept.... | Hi there,Thanks for your query.Firstly, Postinor was introduced in the market for use ONLY in emergency cases and NOT for routine use. It contains very high doses of a female hormone called Progesterone, which- when taken- deregulates the natural cycle of hormonal changes in the body. Hence, it's NOT RECOMMENDED to tak... | |
Had oral surgery for gum blister. Got infection in root canal. Possible?
oral surgery due to a gum blister - had oral surgery as dentist was trying to safe the tooth.6 months later the blister came back and dentist said he had to pull the tooth. once he pulled he said the gum was like hamburger meat and had to get sti... | Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Your dentist is absolutely right.Root canal treated tooth has re-infected resulting in gum blister formation.The extraction socket has to be irrigated with betadine frequently.Take complete course of antibiotics too.Maintain oral hygiene well.Take care. | |
What causes swollen foot when diagnosed with elevated protein levels?
I am a 46 type 2 diabetic with elevated levels of protein in my kidneys but which is coming down. creatinine level is normal. my last A1C is borderline and also coming down. i have a swollen left foot, excellent pulse, no pain at all and the swellin... | Hello, Since you have a history of swollen foot & elevated protein levels you are suggested to get clinically examined by a Nephrologist / Urologist. Get Imaging tests, Kidney function tests, Urinalysis, CBC, etc done. Healthy kidneys do not allow more protein to pass through the filters. But when the kidneys are damag... | |
What causes loose fluid in knee and pain after accident weeks ago?
My husband had a car accident and he hurt his left knee, he when to the hospital that day they did an X-ray and they said it looks ok, that was 15 days ago, and this morning he realize that he have like loose fluid on his knee and still hurts. What cou... | Hi, thanks for using HCM.With history of injury to knee joint, C-ray can rule out only bony injury not soft tissue injury.Since pain is still persisting need to get examined to rule out ligament injury or injury to cartilage in knee joint. Examination by qualified doctor helps to diagnose condition and appropriate corr... | |
Suggest treatment for bumps on tongue
hi! it has been a week and i have noticed some bumps on my tongue which are red! i felt my tongue sore but its a lillte bit better now. now there is a bitter taste in my mouth and my tongue is very white but the bumps are still there. am a smoker but i quited since i noticed the b... | Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have leukoplakia or some bump. It can be due to benign squamous hyperplasia or squamous cell carcinoma. You should go for biopsy of that area. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have an... | |
Q. What could be the cause for pain in the soft palate during swallowing?
Hello doctor, For the last almost three weeks, I am having a pain in the lower right-hand side of the soft palate while swallowing saliva (or while swallowing on empty, without food. It does not happen all the time, but it is frequent. When I sw... | Hello. I have seen the pictures, and your oral cavity seems to be normal. Can you highlight the area where you have pain? Do you have acidity? Generally in any infection of the oral cavity or larynx pain is more while swallowing saliva than swallowing solid bland food or liquid. So if you have a mild infection, you wil... | |
How to cure pain during ejaculation after a epididymal cyst removal?
I just had an epididymal cyst removed a little over a month.My doctor has given me the ok in resuming sexual activity.when I ejaculate there is pain( more like discomfort in the area below my testicles is this the scotum/uretha area?) I never felt pa... | HelloThanks for query .You had undergone surgery for removal of Epididymal cyst one month back and now facing problem of discomfort in perineal area while ejaculating .Ideally the surgery for Epididymal Cyst is done through scrotal incision or incision taken directly over the spermatic cord hence should not cause pain ... | |
What causes a difference in bowel movement of child?
My 9 month old is just getting over a cold and had his 4 month shots 2 weeks ago. He had a pale (off white poop yesterday) and today has had 2 poops that contain white chunks/curds mixed in with normal looking poop. What is going on? (No diet changes) | HI...these changes on stool frequency and consistency is normal in kids of this age. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and... | |
What causes delay in periods?
hi im confused an need answers. my period is late it was due to come on the 8 of april for the past 2 days i have had pink spoting that last a couple hrs an go an come through out the day. now today i have very light red spotting light cramps but its not like my period. i never late on my... | You may be pregnant. I suggest you take a pregnancy test. If it's positive, you need to start taking prenatal vitamins and be evaluated by your obgyn. If it's negative, give your period a few more days to come. If your abdominal pain gets worse, go to the closest ER | |
What causes irregular heartbeats?
The other day I was laying down on the couch watching tv, When my heart started to pound, It wasn't beating fast just beating very hard. It made me panic a little and the second that I started to panic it went from just pounding hard to beating extremely fast, So fast that I lost my b... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely concerned about these symptoms because possibility of arrhythmias (rhythm disturbances in heart) is more in your case. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmias can be life threatening. So consult cardiologist and ge... | |
How to avoid blood clot formation after tooth extraction?
i have had a bad experience with a bleeding blod clot in my jaw after getting 4 teeth extracted, and i am in need of another tooth removal and in fear of the same experience due to my body reacting to all kind os pain meds what else can be done to help avoid th... | Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Formation of a healthy blood clot is very important for the proper healing of the tooth socket.If I were your treating dentist ,I would advise you to follow the post extraction instructions properly.Avoid early vigorous gargling to avoid the loss of blood clot. Avoid u... | |
What causes a painful lump under the breast?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have a pain right under my left breast, when i bend down, pull my arm, sometimes breathe, it's worse in the morning when I get up. I do alot of housework and use my arms alot, but I can feel... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.Apply warm water pad and ice packs altern... | |
Can Abilify and Concerta cause hallucination, paranoid and sleeplessness?
I have a 10 year old son who has been diagnoised with oppositional defiant disorder He was put on 5mg of abilify and 27mg of concerta per day. My question is could either one of these medications or the combination of both cause halusinations, p... | Hi,The symptoms you have described are unlikely to be due to Abilify but may be related to Concerta. Concerta is a stimulant and can cause sleeplessness. It can also cause visual disturbances, hallucinations and unusual behavior. Please discuss with his doctor regarding the change in his behavior and I am sure his doct... | |
Can pantocid be given for ligament injury?
I twisted my knee during playing football. i got an x-ray which showed no fracture but doctor says it may be a ligament injury so he suggested me rinifol and pentocid and kudzu plus tablets.are they all appropriate ?because pentocid is given for some ulcers and gastric proble... | Hello, The pentocid is one of the tablet which reduce gastric acid secretions.Such type of medicines are generally prescribed with analgesic to reduce the ill effects of analgesics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari | |
What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
hi i am now 8 days late on hi i am now 8 days late on my period i took a pregnancy test 2 days ago and it came out negative , i am extremely tired , i had slight cramps off and on but there weren t the same as period cramps and now i really don t have them , i also get cravings for ... | If test is negative then chances are less that you are pregnant. These signs could be due to other causes also. Wait for few days and then repeat the test. If negative then consult your gynaecologist. | |
Reddish discharge after taking treatment with hucog for having baby. What is the prevention ?
hello sir,I am 28 yrs old. We are trying for baby.My follicle test is done and my Dr.given me injection hucog for rupturing and it ruptured.My Dr.advised me to have relation and to take Susten200 for 15 days.We had relation o... | hiwelcome to healthcare magic forum be relax what is your last menstruation date?tab you are taking is hormonal and must be taken daily on regular basis what you have is withdrawal bleeding ,common after stop the medicine noe you need to start it again better to consult your doctor and discuss about it i hope i answere... | |
Suggest treatment for dog bite
Hi there A puppy I was seeing too nipped me on my thumb. It s not even visible its so tiny. It bled a bit and felt uncomfortable but thats all. I have health anxiety so I tend to see the worst. I woke up with it stinging and my arm is sore. Chances are I just slept on it. I had tetanus w... | HIThanks for posting your query. Two things : 1. You need to get a shot of Tetanus Injection. 2. Regarding vaccination for Rabies : If your Puppy was vaccinated then no need for rabies vaccination . But if it isn't vaccinated then observe the puppy for 10 days and in this 10 days if nothing happens to Puppy then no n... | |
Suggest remedy for blisters on nipple with black discharge during pregnancy
I have a blister on my nipple. I am 19 weeks pregnant. Before pregnancy I had black discharge coming out of this nipple as well. The doctor did an ultrasound on my breast (before I was pregnant) and said he had no concerns at the time. Now tha... | Hi.Blisters on the nipples or around them (in the areolar region), most commonly occur due to 2 reasons, either due to friction (from clothing, sexual activity, etc; or what we call a milk blister which occurs while breastfeeding.As for the black nipple discharge, this could be associated with a haematoma in the breast... | |
Suggest treatment for severe nerve pain in big toe
Hi at present I am suffering severe nerve pain in the big toe of my left foot, this pain was diagnoed for me last year as periperal neurosis. Can I obtain treatment from a pharmacy as we are at present outside of our doctors surgery hours, thanks. Peter Thrasher | Hi, As of now you can take drugs like Gabapentin as it is a neuropathic pain. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Safe to skip period and start new pack of pills? When will I get my periods?
I would like to ask wether it is safe to skip a period by starting immediately a new pack of birth control pills without the 7-day break. Will I not get my period? and will I get it on the fourth day of the second break after the new pack fin... | HelloThanks for trusting us with your health concern.Yes, if you take the pill packs back to back, and do not entertain the pill free week, you would not have your period.It is safe to do that, if you need to really postpone or delay your periods for some significant reason.After the new pack finishes, you would get yo... | |
Q. Shall I get hysterectomy for irregular and heavy periods?
Hi doctor, I am an athlete and my period is such a hassle. I just wish I could get rid of it. It is irregular and lasts for seven to eight days. I do not want to go on the pill, because emotionally my hormones have balanced out. I am worried that if I take a... | Hi. Hysterectomy is a kind of an extreme option considering it is permanent. I understand that you may be hassled by your periods, but removing your uterus before you have completed your family or without any pathology is not the way to go. You can take the oral contraceptive pills, which will both regularize your peri... | |
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 make my baby to eat?
Hello doctor, i had a 2 year old boy, his problem is that , when i am giving food to him he is keeping in mouth only,not swallow and also he didnt chewing. He had no interest in taking food, milk or anything. How can i change the condition of my baby Pleas reply doctor | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress - 1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well. 2. Development of a kid is as important as or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow t... |
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