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What causes clenching of teeth?
I have always had a problem with gritting and clenching my teeth. I am 67 and go without denture when home alone. The past few weeks I am wearing myself out clenching. I take 20 mg Lexapro for depression. Just increased it last week from 10 to 20. I have already chipped the front tooth on my denture. I have been steadly gaining weight recently and am 75 pounds heavier than normal. | Hi..Thanks for the query..As per your complain as you already have a history of depression, therefore your clenching habit seems to be related to anxiety and stress..So in case if you are wearing your teeth n your dentures then you need to consult your dentist and get evaluated and he can fabricate mouth guards for you to help you with the problem..Also you should check with your Physician and get evaluated so that he can advise you appropriate doses of anti depressants to ease with the situation..Also doing meditation and deep breathing exercises can help you..For weight gain it can be due to hormonal problems like Hypothyroidism or overeating caused due to stress and anxiety..So get a proper examination done and once the cause is ruled out it can be treated accordingly..Hope this information helps..Regards. | |
Is hemangioma of a 5 month baby curable?
Hi Doctor, My 5 month baby girl is having red spot in her nose edge, so I had consulted one of pediatric in my town, he said symptom seems like hemangioma hence she may required some steroids like proponal etc....Pls suggest is this curable??and is this right age to consult doctor for second level opinion....Please suggest. Regards, Siva | Hi...now a days propranolol is being used but it should be decided on the place of hemangioma or the size. I suggest you upload the photos of the kid and then I will be in a better position to guide you in this. Always skin conditions are best diagnosed and treated after looking at them.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Have multiple myeloma. Prescribed pomalyst. Will drop in blood levels?
I have multiple myeloma and was prescribed pomalyst(celgene) 4mg with dex. I'm 5'5" weigh 95 lbs. and am 75 yrs old. What are the weight guidelines for this drug? Can't find this information in any of Celgene's patient studies. Since this drug can cause a significant drop in various blood levels, this is a concern. I have been on several chemo drugs. My oncologist doesn't have the answer. | Hello,POMALYST is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy. The recommended starting dose of POMALYST is 4 mg once daily orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles until disease progression. POMALYST may be given in combination with dexamethasone.The side effects of this drug are NEUTROPENIA and THROBOCYTOPENIA.If the toxicity with the drug is seen,then the therapy is started with dose of 3 mg ( one mg less than starting dose )To initiate a new cycle of POMALYST, the neutrophil count must be at least 500 per mcL, the platelet count must be at least 50,000 per mcL. If toxicities occur after dose reductions to 1 mg, then discontinue POMALYST.Discuss about this with your doctor.I hope it helpsThanks | |
How to deal with a paranoiac patient?
hi, i live with paranoiac patient ( my mom) and she is really hurt me physically and by using bad words with bad ideas i am at 30 years old but i cann t control her or dealing any more i feel she is really effecting my emotions because i am so nervous now and when we will fight my presser become high immediately and i enter in huge crying i need help plz because i am start thinking in running away from her or kill her or suicide i feel i am in dangerous | Hi, Thanks for writing in.I understand your problem, and what you are facing is a burden which almost all care givers need to shoulder. I believe you should look at your situation from a different perspectinve, and that might help. Try some relaxation techniques, but I suggest you to visit a professional psychiatrist to help you more comprehensively.Hope this helps,Regards,Dr A Rao | |
What causes severe nausea after a gastric bypass surgery in a diabetic patient?
My daughter is 37. Had gastric bypass 10 months ago. Has been hospitalized 4 times. She has been in again for 4 days. Her iron levels very low and has been getting iron infusions for 3 days. Eventually they are considering hysterectomy but can t right now. The problem is they having trouble controlling nausea. Also gave her antibiotics . did MRI, no bleeding. She is type 1 diabetic with insulin pump. The reason for surgery was she had also become type 2 diabetic and was on so much insulin. The surgery was a success on type 2. As a child she had motion sickness. One of her ear canals would not expelled wax normally and Dr would have to extract. I know this is a long shot but could inner ear wax be part of this. They want to call in a gastro specialist and i mthinking inner ear. Both her children have motion sickness when traveling. My daughter thinks this is foolish and not a possibility | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.The post-surgery eating pattern needs to be managed very well as the size of stomach constructed is as a stomach of newborn kid.Hence chewing food properly will solve most of the problem and eating small frequent meals also matter to manage health she may require to be taking lifelong B-complex vitamins with high protein supplement in the form of a milkshake.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ssulthana82 | |
Q. Thyroid level is normal but, thyroglobulin antibody level is high. What does that indicate?
Hello doctor, I had depression symptoms. When I checked thyroid, it was normal. but when I checked my thyroid antibody the result shows thyroglobulin antibody (ATG), serum: 32.77 IU/mL. | Hello. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have antithyroglobulin antibodies. The presence of antibodies only suggests that you may develop thyroid dysfunction in the future but as of now your thyroid gland is functioning well. I would suggest repeating thyroid function test every three to six months. Hope you find my advice beneficial. Good luck. For more information consult an endocrinologist online --> | |
Any treatment for having sensitive penis?
what kind of a treatment whould a doctor give my boyfriend for his over sensitive penis. He thinks there is nothing a doctor could do to help but I think hes wrong. What kinds of things would the doctor do and perscribe to help? are there surgerys for that? thanks | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. First of all, you should have explained about "sensitive penis". Correct explanation and picturing makes it easy for diagnosis and to advise treatment. I suggest you to rephrase the question and re post it. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. Take care. | |
How to cure stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhoea?
43 year old man comes in for treatment. experiencing symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. if consulting regarding drug and alcohol use to the hospital, what questions would you ask? what physical signs would you look for ? what would the signs indicate? | take history of any food intake and check for any blood and mucus associated with diarrhea to rule out amebiasis and dysentry respectivrly | |
Can Fucidin H ointment be used in vaginal area of a child?
Can I use Fucidin H ointment or Teracotril on my 2 year old girl in her vaginal area. She has a bad skin irritation there which now turned to inflamation. Doctor prescribed Baktroban but after 3 days there is no improvement. Just wanted to know if the above ointments would be safe to use and will it help? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
What causes white splotches on the tongue while treating asthma?
I have recently had a cold and my asthma is active, I have been using an Albuterol inhaler frequently for the last few days and now I have white strips and white splotches on my tongue. Is it thrush? Related to the inhaler use. I also use Flunisolide daily. This occurred after the inhaler use began, I started using the Ventolin Inhaler Tuesday evening and have been using it frequently now with this cold. I only use the albuterol when I get a bad cold that causes me to wheeze and cough. | inhaler can cause white patches.so,after the use, 15 min later , gargle with water every time now candid paint can be used | |
Q. Does a 'faint pink line' on urine test indicate pregnancy?
Hello doctor, I am a 22 years old woman. My period got delayed by 20 days. I had intercourse with my partner. I have mild pain in my abdomen and there is brownish vaginal discharge. I took urine test and a faint pink line along with a strong pink line appeared. Am I pregnant? If so what medication should I take to avoid pregnancy? Also, if I take a blood test now, will it be more accurate? | Hello. A faint pink line does not confirm pregnancy. The dark line is for control. As your period is late by 20 days both lines should be dark, you can repeat the test after five days but if you have too much pain then you will need to do ultrasound test of the pelvis or transvaginal ultrasound. Without confirming or excluding pregnancy no medicine should be taken, it may harm you. Also, if the beta hCG level is in the pregnancy range then it will confirm. Otherwise, you will need to repeat the test after two days to see if the level is rising or not. That will be more accurate. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes night terrors in children?
My 3 year old has night terrors almost every night.He also has a runny nose and mouth breathes at night. He has on again off again vomiting too. The alergist at this point has only said he is alergic to dog dander and eggs however it seems like maybe he is alergic to more foods? We are worried about these night terrors which have been going on for about 3 months now? Could these be related | No mam..it 8 natural for kids in this age group to have night terrors and this will spontaneously subside..also both are not related.allergy is a separate phenomenon sir.. | |
How to treat aggressiveness and anger?
I don t know that my wife is a patient who is suffering from it, what is it? She quickly gets angry, aggressive, all the evil, and said to all the insults and threats. More than 25 years that she has taken the nerve pills, and relaxing. I do not know what to do. Could you help me, please? | earWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anger and aggression are normally after effects of irritability. Your wife is somehow irritated now a days. She could know the reason. Talk to her. Sympathize and help her. She needs you now. If need be, please take her to a psychologist for counseling.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Is sneezing and vomiting due to change in milk powder?
my baby is 3 months old.. I was giving him Farex earlier and recently shifted to Enfamil A+. Also he has been fiven vaccine for Pnemocococal and Rotavirus. And these days he is snezzing. coughing, minor fever and also vomits sometimes.... does the change in milk powder affecting him. | HI your baby is having a viral prodrome only and not due to change of powder or vaccines.Give symptomatic treatment for cold and cough like saline nasal drops, antiemetics like domstal drops | |
Are rashes common for diabetic patients?
I HAVE A ITCHY RASH THAT STARTED ON MY LOWER RT LEG FOM MY ANCKLE TO MY KNEE. I AN M ITCHING ON MY BACK AND SHOULDER NOTHING D SEEMS TO BE HELPING MY DR GAVE ME RIGHT MANY DIFFERENT CREAMS BUT THEY MAKE IT BURN LIKE FIRE. I M TYPE 2 DIABETIC HAVE ARTHRITIC.AND A LOT OF OTHERISSUES. I M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OR DR. COULD HELP ME WITH THIS I LIVE IN EDEN N.C. ROCKINGHAM.thank you Rebecca burnett | Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The rash in diabetic patients is commonly related to a fungal infection. So,I suggest using Clotrimazole cream for local application. I also suggest using Diflucan for three days.I recommend to maintain a good hygiene and wear breathable clothes.Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician | |
Have skin allergy which is appear like red circuit in some location. I took some anti histamine medicine
hi, i am housam , i have skin problem like allergy which is appear like red circuit on my skin in some location for some time then it hidden and appear in different locations. and i take some Anti histamine medicine then this allery hidden for some time then it back please if you can help me | Hi, welcome to the healthcare magic forum,you are suffering from allergic urticaria,anti histaminics have limited role in it ,you can get good results by using homeopathic medicines without any visible side effects ,so better opt for it. send me the details at dr.sayedirfan@gmail.com and will guide u further. | |
What could cause pain and bump on the butt crack area?
I m 35.5 weeks pregnant and about 4 days ago; I begin feeling some very bad pain in the butt crack area. The top of my butt is very sore and 4 days ago I could feel the bumps but could I see anything. But today I can see an enlarge bump about 1 inches long in the middle of my butt crack. My butt is enlarged on both side of the bump and it is very painful. I have been using a heat pad and that help just a little. But today I m in some much pain. Thank you, | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having infection of the sebaceous gland near the tail bone or you may be having boil in this region.As you are pregnant what ever the medicine you want to take you have to consult your obstetrician to take them.You may require a course of oral antibiotics to reduce the infection and a mild analgesics to reduce the pain.Continue with the hot fermentation. I would suggest you to consult your obstetrician for physical examination and find out what exactly is the bump and take medicines as per the advise.Thank you. | |
Q. I have stomach pain and swollen ankles. What could be the problem?
Hello Doctor, Since 1 month I have been suffering from stomach problem. Whenever I eat something, I immediately have stomach pain and pass stools. There is swelling in both the ankles. I feel weak. What could be the problem? | Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Revert back with the reports to a family physician online --> | |
Q. I have a feel of something stuck in the throat after eating bread. Why?
Hi doctor, I was eating wheat bread sandwich last night. After eating, I felt like something was stuck on my throat. I slept on it and the next day, I still feel that something is stuck like a knife feel. I am currently on Effexor 3 mg and Mirtazapine 7.5 mg. | Hi. The bread could have caused injury to the posterior pharyngeal wall or larynx. Can you send me a picture of your throat? | |
Q. I have a lump in my penis exactly at the same spot as before. Is this normal?
Hello doctor, I have a lump in my penis. When I had this before, it just went down using a cream and it has come back five months later in the same place. I have had the same partner. I had sex repeatedly and a week later, I noticed it. I have attached a picture. | Hello. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Thank you. For more information consult a sexologist online --> | |
What causes itching and burning sensation in the vagina?
hey, I ve had this pain in my vagina for a long time, on and off. my symptoms include; itching, burning, sometimes slimy discharge, yellow discharge and yeast like discharge. I m not sexually active, in fact it I ve never had sex. I m not sure but I think it started when i washed my vagina with soap. could you please give me some advise on what it might be and what to do. thankyou | Dear lady,What you describe is a common yeast infection of the vagina. The skin inside your vagina is usually covered by a layer of healthy bacteria, which produce an acidic mucus that protects from yeasts and other sort of infections like 'bad' bacteria. This is why you shouldn't use soap to wash your vagina, because soap can kill the healthy bacteria, and help the yeast infection to stabilize and produce the aforementioned symptoms.If you were my patient, I would recommend using Miconazole 1200 mg suppository inserted in your vagina. It is used only once and it will get rid of the yeast infection. But if you want someone close to follow you, please visit a local doctor.I would also recommend you to now use soap again to wash your vagina, running water is more than enough.I hope I have helped you understand your condition better. Do not worry, as I said in the beginning this is a common infection totally treatable.Wish you health,Manoku Eni, M.D. | |
Are rashes all over body, shivering and drowsiness normal while on radiotherapy?
Hi, my brother is 55, has extensive small cell lung cancer with brain mets, his lung tumor was 8.6 cm about 2 months ago, last week he has 5 days of brain radiotherapy, he is on steroids which he is reducing gradually, but he has developed a rash all over & keeps getting shivery & sleeps most of the time, is this normal & how long is he going to live | Hi,Thanks for writing in.If your brother is having rashes all over the body with shivering and drowsiness then it is likely that he has developed an adverse reaction to the radiation therapy. Please discuss this with his doctors and whether his radiation therapy must be stopped for some time.Cancer in lung that has spread to the brain can have a survival duration of 2 years with the best of treatment and supportive care. However, his general condition must be taken care of to etend his survival. It is possible that he might have some infection due to his low immune state and that is causing the rashes and shivering. This can be confirmed only after complete clinical examination. If an infecion is confirmed then that requires to be treated.Please make attempts to provide him with adequate nutrition and fluids rich in proteins and vitamins. Please do not worry. | |
What causes tightness in the chest and pain in the shoulder blades?
I am a 39 year old female. I have had tightness in the chest for the last month and last week I started to get pain in my left shoulder blades and neck. It is very tender to the touch. Now I have a very sore lymph node in both armpits and on the left side of my neck and I am tender on both sides of my shoulder blades . I did have XRAYs and blood tests done last week but have not heard any results. The soreness of the lymph nodes came after I saw the doctor and I will not be able to get another appointment until a month from now. Should I be concerned and try to go into emergency for immediate treatment? | Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to be concerned and treatment should be started as early as possible. Before moving ahead we'll need the diagnosis. Do you have fever, loss of appetite, loss of weight, breast lump, cough or any other symptoms. Besides the test you mentioned, you'll probably need CT, fnac of lymph nodes depending upon the test results and examination finding.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode | |
Can a high creatine level be due to kidney disease?
My doctor said my creatine level was alittle high but not in the serum and wasn t to concerned about it and put me on lisinopril 10 mg a day cause my blood pressure was prehypertensive ..I do not recall my cretatine level . I am a diabetic .I thought cretatine level show I have kidney desease but he didn t bring it up? | Helloyes high creatinine levels occur in kidney disease n moreover as u r a diabetic u have more risk of developing kidney dysfunction | |
Is it possible to conceive while on combutol pyriodoxin?
hi doctor can u help me pls i am trying to conceive since pas one year and i taking medicine for TB and TSH like combutol ,Pyriodoxin ,P-zide ,R-cinex .I am so confuse these medicine i taking from last month and still trying to conceive .Is it possible to conceive while taking these medicine | Hi,You may conceive during the treatment but P-zide is not safe during pregnancy. Although pregnancy can occur during the course of treatment for tuberculosis however the prescribed antibiotic P-zide can cause harmful effects like spina bifida in the unborn child so this drug should be stopped and an alternate effective but a safer antibiotic needs to be prescribed by your doctor.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician | |
Is excessive burping a symptom of cancer?
I have pain in my mid/upper back and an ALT of 78 and I have been burping a lot. These symptoms all started recently. Can this be cancer? I am very frightened. I have recently had an X-ray and ultrasound done, but have not heard back from my doctor. | Hi thanks for your question Relax burning sensation in upper abdomen cannot be cancer. Most probably you’re suffering from APD that is acid peptic disease, in which there is increased acid production in stomach from variety of causes,commonest being the stress, cigarette smoking and alcohol. Re consult your treating physician to know about the ultra sound and x ray report and he may prescribe you treatment for burning pain.ALT level of 78 is high but single abnormal reading and single test is insignificant.Hope this answers your question. | |
What is the cause for chronic lower back pain?
Hi im a 35 year old female . I have chronic lower pack pain but increasing for the past two weeks. I had MRI it showed exagerated lumbar lordosis and multilevel ligamental thickening. Could you please explain the cause and treament. Do i need to do more tests ? | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!These MRI findings are indicative of chronic inflammatory changes. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate) to check for inflammation. It is also necessary checking your vitamin D levels to exclude possible deficiency. Regarding the pain, I would recommend using a muscle relaxant like Flexeril and performing regularly physiotherapy in order to help correct your posture and reinforce your back muscles. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
What could be causing excruciating pain in the testis?
Hi, my boyfriend has been having chronic side and testicle pain for over a month now. The doctors tested him for merely everything and said they had no clue what was causing his pain. Its so bad he can't walk at times, what could be causing this?-Makayla YYYY@YYYY | Hello MakaylaI really appreciate your concern for your boyfriend and I will try to help you in best possible wayLooking at your description this could be epididymorchitis or torsion of testis I would like further information to help him betterHis age and relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic diseaseany history of trauma or injury Is he running fever I would advise for an colour doppler study of the testis and if you have done it than please upload me the reportsYou can give him ibuprofen and pain and advise him to wear scrotal support.Hope this answers your questionPlease feel free to ask for more clarificationBest wishes | |
Suggest treatment for chronic cough and chest pain
i have chronic cough which is causing moderate chest pains. i have had this for 5 days now, progressively worse. it started when i came down with a severe fever accompanied by extreme pain throughout my head and upper body, and feeling of dehydration. the fever, pain, and dehydration lasted only a day, i took nyquil and motrin and then slept for about 12 hours. took dayquil, ibuprofin, cepacol, and cough drops over the past 3 days (individually, not all at once) | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.You are having cough with chest pain (pleurisy).And you are not improving rather worsening with routine drugs.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes intermittent loss of memory with misshaping of mouth?
Hi Sir, My sister is getting symptom of paralysis. In the past 6 months, we have observed 4 to 5 times. She is getting misshape her mouth and losing memory for 4 – 5 seconds. But, she is coming to normal lateron. What could be the problem? How to go about it with regard to investigations. Please advise. | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryI think what she may be developing are episodes called TIA- transient ischemic effect. these are minor short duration episodes where the symptoms like stroke usually happen and improve very quickly- usually within the hour. This condition usually is a factor that suggests that a stroke may happen very soon. She needs to be evaluated as soon as possible by a neurologist. If on examination, the neurologist is of the same opinion, we may consider further testing like1. lipid profile2. fasting blood sugar3. blood pressure4. carotid doppler 5. echocardiography6. ecg7. MRI with MRA brainthese are the basic test suggested.I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck.Dr Mittal.Consultant Physician and DiabetologistJS HospitalEx Apollo Hospital, DelhiEx Kailash Hospital, Noida | |
Any suggestion for social problem having no option of feeling on anything?
my husband is completely emotionally just not there, he never has a feeling or opinion on anything. And it's like we are just roommates raising children. I'm a psych major and willing to try anything to get him to at least talk, but he says thats just the way he is and he doesn't expect me to change. I don't know how long I can live like this, we have been married 7 years and I thought he would open up by now but he hasn't. There is definitely a social problem with him because he is like that to everyone, but please help me i'm so lonely in this marriage | hisorry to hear about how your life is.i would suggest you and your husband should go and see a psychiatrist as its a long duration you are married.there is something between the two of you that is preventing you to open up to you counselling will really help.hope to have answered your querythanking you. | |
Is elevated RDW levels which is causing significant hairloss a matter of concern?
I had blood work done and the rdw was 15.4. I noticed it on the sheet of results that was given to me. It read on the paper high. In the past month I ve had significant hair loss. Thyroid is normal Dr told me to take prenatal vitamins and use protein on my hair??? Is this a concern to have this # elevated. Thank you | hi, those two are unrelated as long as you are not anemic and your iron and vitamin levels are normal. hope this helped. | |
What causes burning pain in the rib cage?
I have burning pain under my rib cage on right side. I have 3 growths on my liver, acute pancreatitis. A few weeks ago I had a shopping cart pushed into this area. It feels like my lowest rib moves now. My dr ran labs to check my liver but the swelling and pain are extreme. I go to dr on Wednesday as I m too afraid of emergency rooms. The psin gets so bad that my hair is soaked in sweat. | HelloI have read your query. I will advise you further investigation like MRI and ultrasound. Till time take analgesic and neurotropic medication. You may need emergency medical advice. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for seizures and behavior changes in a child
my son 6yr old, he is suffering from partial myoclonical seizures since 1.5 yrs we are giving valparin along with tab, but still he is getting frequently, last month 6 times he got during sleeping that even at beginning of his 10 mins sleep, he is getting at right hand jerking movements for 3 min, then it stop. doctrs are icreasing the dose of valp and tablet, but still day by day he is getting more time, now wat doc suggest is 1 tab OXETOL 150 @mor, 1 tab OXETOL 300@night but he is very slow in activities and behaviour changes are more with drowsiness, difficulty in swallowing food and very slow in walking, speaking, writing is that correct route we are follwing as per the drug side, or it will cause any side effect and how to develope his behaviour | Yeah really these drugs have side effects like drowsiness but side effects decrease on continuing medication... Over 3-4 weeks time these side effects will decrease... Consult to local pediatrician for more information... | |
What should be the normal value for Blood Pressure?
my blood pressure is always 110/72 i am 5'7" tall and i weigh around 148. i am in the Marine Corps. i have a great diet and i dont not drink caffinated beverages. Everytime i have my vitals taken my resting heart rate is anywhere from 107-130. should i be worried about this? | Hello,Your blood pressure is fine but heart rate is certainly on a higher side. I guess you take your heart rate after a rest of 5-10 min, if not please do it like that.You should also get ECG, hemoglobin and thyroid test done as these are the common causes of high heart rate. Overall doesn't look like a matter of worry. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
What causes sore nipples and lower abdominal cramps?
I am a 22 year old female, I`ve had 3 pregnancy two were ectopic (I lost my right fallopian tube)and one was a miscarriage at 16 weeks. Recently, I have been fatigued, vomiting, sore nipples, and having lower abdominal cramps that last all month long, also my periods for the last two months have been little earlier than usual and only lasting two days. I also notice an increase in vaginal fluid( no odor) and my stomach feels live muscle are tightening and releasing around the belly button area. Can this be a pregnancy or maybe ovarian cancer? | Hi,Thanks for writing in.It is possible that your body is going through a lot of stress and therefore there are symptoms of earlier periods with abdominal cramps. However it is important to evaluate your pelvis in detail for any condition. Please get an ultrasound scan done preferably a transvaginal scan. This will show in detail should there be any problems in the uterus or ovaries.Since the vaginal fluid is odorless then it might not be an infection. Depending on ultrasound findings, more specific tests like CA 125 for any suspected ovarian pathology or general tests like complete blood count and thyroid function test might be required. Please do not worry. | |
What causes left sided chest discomfort?
I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT THROBBING DISCOMFORT/PAIN IN MY UPPER LEFT QUADRANT UNDER MY LEFT RIBS, FOR THE PAST WEEK. IT TENDS TO GET SLIGHTLY WORSE AT TIMES, BUT NOTHING UNBEARABLE YET. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF WIERD FEELING BEFORE, BUT IT DOES CONCERN ME. I AM PLANNING TO GO GET IT CHECKED OUT. I JUST WANTED TO GET AN OPINION FIRST. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes it is better to get this left sided chest discomfort checked. See, heart diseases are commonly cause left sided left chest discomfort. So better to first rule out heart diseases. So consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart diseases. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause for such chest discomfort. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes change in color of scrotum of a 6 month baby?
My six month old has had a change in color of his scrotum. I noticed it thursday evening but he had no pain. When he woke up friday morning it was normal color. Friday night I noticed it again but this time it has lightened but I still see a difference. | HiWelcome to the HCMThe reason for such complaints can be nappy rash or fungal infection. Regular change of nappy, application of thin layer of petroleum jelly before using nappy and keeping area open for some time in between each nappy change will help in prevention of nappy rash. You may use nappy rash ointment such as rashfree if rash is present.Hopefully this will help you.Take care | |
What is the smell that is disturbing my mind?
I smell something....for the last couple days. No one else does. Not my husband or our kids. It smells like the cat maybe missed the liter box? It's making me nuts. Then today I started thinking maybe there's something wrong. I don't have a sinus infection. I'm not sick. I'm cleaned and showered for Pete's sake. This is driving me crazy. The smell is constant. | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.You have an olfactory hallucination and the first suspicion that one should get on having this hallucinations are1. Local nasal pathology2. Space occupying lesion in the brain.You first have to get examined from a ENT surgeon to see if there is any local nasal pathology leading to this kind of symptoms. If it is normal then you should go ahead with CT scan brain to identify any SOL in the brain compressing in the olfactory pathway leading to the bad smell. The last possibility is a psychiatric illness causing bad smell. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
Abdominal pain radiating upwards. What is it?
I have had a sharp pain in my lower right abdominal area for about a month. It comes and goes, but recently once it comes on, it seems to stay. A few times it has radiated upward in my abdomen . The pain is sharp, sometimes throbbing, but not disabling, enough to make me take notice and wonder what it is and why it doesn t go away. I don t seem to have any other symptoms. | Hi, Welcome to HCM, From history it seems that you might be having chronic appendicitis giving rise to this problem. Consult surgeon and get examined. Go for ultra sound to get correct picture of your problem. Avoid constipation. Take plenty of water. Ok and bye. | |
What are the best tests available to check for ADHD, bipolar and depression?
Hy, My name is Tyler Grant. I am 27 years old, White, Male, 5 9 , 181 pounds. I have been given a diagnosis of ADHD about 6 months ago but their were no test run. I was originally put on Strattera, then methylphenidate, and now i am on Bupropion HCL SR 100 MG, I do know that each of these medication has worked, but I would like to have some test run to see what the actually problem is, I was wondering what are the best test that are available to check for ADHD, Bipolar, Depression? Who should I go see to get the test run? | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Measuring the depth and breadth of ADD, bipolar disorder and depression comes under the purview of clinical psychology. Clinical Psychologists are trained to assess the disorders and the diagnosis should be by and large accurate. Of course Psychiatrists and Psychologists are also trained. To assess and to get proper diagnosis, you can contact a trained clinical psychologist.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. | |
Need treatment for swollen lump on the cheek area
My husband had a large swollen lump under the skin of his left butt cheek area. it is on the inside more where the butt checks touch and it hurts to sit. He also has some other smaller lumps that are similar but seemed to be more like ingrown hairs on his legs. | Hi.The treatment depends on how old is the swelling.If this is very recent, painful, throbbing- this looks to be abscess and needs incision and drainage and to find whether this is a fistula in the offing. If this is very old , it can be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma to think as the commonest cause . Needs excision and histology examination. | |
What causes numbness and burning sensation in the big toe, legs and arms?
I have had intestinal problems (diarrhea and soft stools) for over 3 months. I was tested for c-diff and parasites. Came back negative. Now (past month) I am getting numbness and burning skin starting in my big toe and now spreading to my legs, arms, hands, and now face. I think they are related Do you know what could cause that? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicNumbness, burning are usually related to abnormal function of the nerves.This is called neuropathy and it can be temporary or permanent. There are different possible causes.Some of the most common causes are--(1)diabetes(2)kidney or liver disease(3)side effect of medication(4)low levels of vitamin b12 or folate(5)abnormal levels of vitamin b6(6)thyroid disease(7)infection such as shingles(8)trauma to the nerves in the areaIt would be best to be seen to be assessed for neuropathy and possible causes.This would involve physical examination and blood testsThere are medications that can helpI hope this helps | |
Suggest treatment for discomfort lump behind my head
Hi.. yesterday I noticed some discomfort behind my head... I noticed a lump which was sensitive to touch. The area is not red or hot to touch. The pain is radiating all the way to my ear. I have been under extreme stress at work. Have no other symptoms. No loss of vision or hearing. Any ideas on what it could be? Thank you for your time. Clarissa Mares | Hi Clarissa ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.It might not be possible to reach at a provisional diagnosis without a clinical examination of the lesion. I would advise you to take appointment with your family physician and get your self assessed by him. Till that, for the discomfort you have, you can go for some anti inflammatory drug available over the counter after meals. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
Suggest treatment for blocked nose in a child while sleeping
Hi, ive noticed that my 4 1/2 yr old son has been sleeping with his mouth open and his nose gets stuffy too. I also noticed that he stops breathing for maybe 2 or 3 seconds. Should I take him to an ENT? I do use the nasal spray and use humidifier but I don t see much help. I want to get to the problem instead of temporary solutions. Please let me know what u think. Thank u | Hello, Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.I conclude from your histiry that , most probably your child has Sleep Apnea secondary to Adenoid,.Do not worry, its very common in children below 7years. Also I would like to know, What is your childs weight?.Obese children are known to have this problem. If its not causing any major problem I would suggest wait till 6-7 years of his age. Because, Adenoids and tonsils are required for immunity till 6-7 years and regress in size naturally thereafter.Disclaimer."This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the patient undergoing a physical examination and is based entirely on inputs provided by patient/attendants. The patient is advised for physical examination at earliest" | |
Suffering from a large amount of pain in mouth
hi my fiancee is currently 26 weeks pregnant and has had a tooth removed today, she is suffering from a large amount of pain, is there anything she can take safely to ease the pain?? | Hello, Paracetamol/tylenol is the safest medication during pregnancy. A dose of upto 1g every 6th hourly is acceptable. Gargle with warm saline water every 4th hrly esp after food. If the pain still does not reduce it is better to go to the doctor who removed the tooth & seek advise. Take care... | |
What is the lump in genitals that causes bleeding in stools?
"Hi, I am 30 years single lady. I feel there is small skin lump as small pea size near the genital and that made me bleed a bit during bowel . Its been three months I still have this problem and see blood in tissue. I feel more pain these day in the area between genital and vagina. | Hi,From history it seems that you might be having Fistula in ano giving this problem.Consult surgeon and get examined.If fistula is there he will advice for Fistulectomy surgery.Ok and take care. | |
What causes sore heart after eating fatty food and when hungry?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi every time i eat, fatty food ie chinese, chips, mcdonalds, i get a sore heart, it also happens when i eat relatively healthy too. Its hard to describe how it feels but it feels like a kind of ache. It even happens when im hungry. Do you know if this could be serious? | Hello thanks for posting at HCM.I have gone through your description. By sore heart, i guess you mean sore sensation in the chest. Your symptoms seem very typical of hyperacidity or stomach reflux disease. Your stomach produces more acid and hence you have got this sore feeling in the chest. I recommend you to take a course of antacids two times a day for 14 days. This will definitely give you relief. If despite this you do not get any relief, you must see a gastroenterologist to rule out stomach ulcers.Wishing you good health. Regards | |
Is it normal for the teeth to go numb before a root canal?
I had trauma to my two front upper main teeth, the dentist said I will need a root canal on both and am awaiting the appointment next week. The teeth seem some what numb to touch and was wondering if this is normal.any help would be appreciated thanks! | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the teeth might have lost its life, that might be giving a numb feeling. usually teeth will lose its life after trauma. so get it root canal treated. if the numbness in the lip or cheek is present then consult a oral physician to rule out nerve injury. i hope my answer will help you. take care | |
What causes abdominal pain after bowel movement in a child?
Hi, My daughter is 5 years old and she has stomach pain in the center of stomach after going to potty (not before) for last 4 days. Also regular little stomah pain and vomit feeling is there for last 4-5 months which comes and goes regularly. Please give a lead that what is happening. regards, Shaifali | hi! stomach ache can be due to various reasons. at this age worms are a common cause. try deworming her. also try some antacid. for further help I would like to know whether she had any other complain like loss of appetite, weight loss, constipation, loose motions, fever, omitting . | |
My 4 months old baby refusing to drink milk
hi! my daughter is 4 months old, her birth weight was 2.75 kgs, she had slight jaundice and was given photo therapy for a day.Since her birth till 3 and a half months she was very cranky, fussy, drank very little milk, had too much reflux and never slept at night.Doctors gave her perinorm syrup and feed thickener(sodium alginate) to treat reflux.But 15 days ago she had totally stopped drinking milk, I used to make her consume 400 ml forcefully in 24 hrs.We took her to the dr. At first he prescribed colimex df drops and perinorm drops for 3 days.After that when her condition was the same he prescribed metrogyl drops for 5 days..she became fine..started drinking 100 ml every 2 hours and slept peacefully at night..dr also tol to give oraxin drops(3 drops twice a day)..But again since yesterday she is refusing milk like before..her perinorm,colimex df and oraxin drops are continued till now. | hello, try to give her feeds on demand when she cries for it. do not force her too much. but do not feed anything other than breast milk till she is six months old. continue the same medicines as prescribed. i hope i have answered your query, take care | |
Recommend treatment for knee replacement
Hello, My name is Bernice, I have had rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia since 1998. I have had a finger joint replaced, multiple knee surgeries and just went today to have surgical screws removed from feet. My finger and my toes have both rejected these implants and had to be removed, I also need a right knee replacement but is fearful do to possible RA rejection of implant. I would like to get an athletic knee | Hi.I would like to know what material was your finger replacement Implant made of. The material used for knee implant is not same as for fingers so possibility of reaction is less. | |
Have hepatocellular carcinoma. CT scan showed kidney cysts. Prescribed Soranib and Heptral. Best medicine?
My father is 76 yr old he is suffering with hepatitis C , for that reason it become cronic heptacercullar carcinoma and the tumor size become 97x98 cm, after CT scan it was found that there are two cysts in both kidneys & 10cm cyst at his gall blader, please suggest for his best treatment, doctor prescribed him soranib 200mg 4tablets per day and heptral 400mg two tablets daily. but now he become very weak by health condition. please recomand best medicine so that he feel less pain. | hi hepatitis c virys (hcv) disease occur during blood trasfusion using unsterile needle prick . follow1, rich protien diet avoid alcohols , avoid oil fry food items . investigation PCR count I 131 IMAGING scan . diet 1, protien rich diet , egg white has to use , protien powder , ribavarin tablets use 2 times daily , lactulose solution c , treatment livertransplant , avoid viral load by ribavarin tab . precaution avoid unsterile syringe contact , no vaccine for hepatitis c | |
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, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | 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 possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes cancer?
My father was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Dr's said that it started in his gallbladder. He died 40 days later. During them 40 days, he had numerous tests done. To find out where it started & also where else it was in the body. It was everywhere....lungs,liver, lymph nodes, hip, bones....EVERYWHERE. My father had back surgery 6 months before being diagnosed. He has had a lot of medical issues over the years. Please help me understand how this went undetected. How long do you think he may of had cancer? Please help me understand this. Thank you-Lisa | Sometimes symptoms in cancer start in later stages like stage 4.If one is having unexplained weight loss, bleeding ,poor appetite, pain abdomen then investigations should start immediately.To find out exact location of cancer PET CT can be done.Biopsy from any space occupying lesion along with immunohistochemistry gives the picture of origin of the cancer.RegardsDR De | |
Bleeding from penis, blood in urine. On low potassium diet. Is it kidney issue?
My husband has been bleeding from his penis for several (10 years) years we talking about bright red blood when he pees he now has high levels of potassium and has been told by his va doctor to get in low potassium diet; What type of kidney problem could he have? He does not have cancer ..what tests are best at diagnosing his problem, should he go to the er cause I don t want him to have a heart attack cause of his high potassium and the va takes forever to schedule him a visit v | I suggest your husband must immediately get in touch with a Nephrologist & undergo a thorough check up.I feel he has already developed chronic kidney disease on account of Chronic glomerulunephritis.I re-emphasise that you must not delay consulting a Nephrologist | |
Diagnosed with fatty liver. Taking light medication, condition improved, worsened. Borderline blood results. Suggestions?
I was diagnosed with fatty liver 2008. had taken godex for 2 months 3x a day. my sgpt results were ok from 2009 until this 2013 that I got a high result again. Only my sgpt is very high. almost 3x the maximum normal value, my other blood chem results are just at the borderline limit.what could be the reason? can fatty liver recur again ? | Hi, Thanks for writing in HCM. The treatment of fatty liver is multidisciplinary and comprises of the following measures for at least a period of 6 months until there is biochemical and radiological normalcy. 1. Medications comprising of tricholine citrate/sorbitol/ornithine compounds. 2. dietary modifications comprising of a high protein, low fat and low carbohydrate diet. 3. Regular execising for at least 45 minutes. With the above protocol it will take at least 6 months for complete resolution. Half hearted treatment which you have taken is futile. regards | |
Suggest treatment follow up for staph infections
My son developed a staph infection after a pectus bar implant. He was given a course of antibiotics and then had another surgery. The incision site opened back up and was once again diagnosed with staph. His Dr. did not culture either time and has always said it looks good My son now has to have the bar removed due to the infection spreading to the bar. What is the recomended follow up for staph and how often should it be tested to ensure the staph has been cleared up? | Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you Staphylococcus aureus is very notorious strain known as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which resistant to routinely prescribed drugs. I suspect the same in your child. You can get tested it in the laboratory. You can use mupirocin to clear such strain of bacteria. After treatment swab from such a patient must be clear to declare patient as a free from bacteria.I will be happy to answer your further concernYou can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for mental illness with aggressive attitude
my son is 21 & he is suffring last 20.7 years mental deseas.old case of gb pant hospital his attitude aggresive allways.& lot of damage home applinces daily his dose of tab tegritol 400mg guardinal 60mg bd last 7 years.please sugesst any hope or change of madecine. last feed come before 8 years. thanx & regards.{syed musheer hasan} | Does your child suffers from epilepsy? The drugs you mentioned are basically antiepileptics. This high intensity of aggression might require antipsychotic medication like resperidone or olanzapine. | |
Does decreasing hemoglobin during typhoid indicates blood cancer?
hello sir,i was having typhhoid for 10 days and at that time my hemoglobin was 7.6 and anisopoiklocytosis macrocytosis and hypochromia.so my doctor gave me some iron b12 folic acid medicine.but my hemoglobin is still decreasing and reached 7.2. is this a symptom of blood cancer..???? | Hi. I dont think this is symptom of blood cancer. Low Hemoglobin in your case is due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12/folic acid deficiency. It take months to recover. Repeat your hemoglobin level after one month of treatment. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help | |
What causes pain around stomach if not kidney stone or hernia?
I have had a pain in my right side(to u) of my stomach! It started just hurting when i went to te bathroom but then it would happen randomly! It hurts when u push i a specific spot! It's not a kidney stone or hernia! Had it checked out, any ideas what it could be | HI. This can be due to swelling of the large bowel - colon. How are the stools and urine ?Any other associated symptoms you have ? | |
Suggest management of mental problems
Yes how do i get a relative some help, when she refuses any kind of help from me and other relatives? Her issues evolve around her mental problems. Is there anyway a doctor can speak with her face to face at her home? Because my sister refuses to go see a doctor about her mental issues. | All doctors can come for home visits. Kindly speak to a psychiatrist or a psychologist in your vicinity to see your sister. | |
Dull pain across the center of head, ear to ear, sore throat, nausea, eye soreness, chest pain. Diagnosis?
Hi I was wondering if you could help me diagnose my symptoms!? I rang my docs Friday but they had no appointments for a week!! I have had a sharp pain across my centre head from ear to ear I have taken paracetamol but doesn t help, I have a dull achy pain in both ears, a sore throat and a bit of a cough , nausea , tired, my eyes have been sore dry and itchy and pain in my chest and shortness breath sometimes but I do have asthma using blue Inhailer. I have had these symptoms for a week now! Can you help me? Thank you | it is acute sinusitis when asthma becoes beyond control of inhalers you get other organ allergies this time sinuses take metrogyl 200 mg bd apply neosporin h eye ointment in nose bd sea water 2 drops in each nose bd for pain add diclo as paracetamol increases asthma take anti allergic montair fx bd(combination of montelucast 10 mg and fexofenadine 120 mg syp tossex 1 tsf bd(combination of codeine and cpm add liquid antacid take for 2 week and consult your doctor when you get appontment | |
Can Acitrom timings be changed without any side effects?
acitrom is being taken by me aftr th surgery of aortic valve so now i am experiencing high bp is it due 2 the dosage tht is sunday and thurs 3mg and rest of days 2mg i was operated on 12th jan 2010...as my ramazan fasts r comming near i usually tak th medicin @6 in the evening so can i shift the tim till 7 .30 | Hi, Yes, you can take Acitrom as per your convenience and there is no specific time it should be taken. But remember not to miss it as it is very important for you. Also, get PT/INR checked at least once per week. Acitrom has no relation to BP and if you are having high BP, you will probably need medicine for high BP too. I will recommend monitoring your bp daily and decrease the salt intake in the diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist | |
Is there a permanent solution for the wheezing problem from childhood?
Hi, I am 23 yr old. I have wheezing problem from my childhood. I used to take Inhaler whenever i suffer from wheezing. I have undertaken both ayurvedic and Homeopathic treatments. But still i find no change. I suffer from wheezing. Is there any permanent solution for it. Will it have any side effects in my future? | Hi,This may be due to asthma. So you should use controllers like inhalational bronchodilators with steroids or montelukast 10 mg every day once. This will help in preventing the occurrence of symptoms. For relieving symptom short acting bronchodilators will help you.Permanent cure is preventing from allergens or irritants or getting done immunotherapy based on sensitization report.This will help you. For any further queries feel free to ask us.Regards | |
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? Thanks in advance. | 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 cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes severe pain in the shoulders, wrist and hips?
I was taking Lipitor in june of this year for about a month. I started experiencing severe pain in shoulders, wrist, hands and hips. My Doctor said right away she thought it was the Lipitor so i stopped taking it. I am still having all the same pain and it is ver severe and it s hard to do anything. My Doctor has run many blood and imaging test and can find nothing to explain it. What kind of Doctor specialist should I see about this because I need help. | Hi,How old are you? Is your inflammatory markers in your blood normal? People older than 60 can develop PMR; a vascular condition causing pain in shoulder region and pelvic region. It has to be treated with steroids. Please see a Rheumatologist for this and get further evaluation and treatment done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Priya Sadanandan | |
Can you use flutivate cream on regular basis ?
I am suffering from skin allergy for the last 14 years, it is chronic in nature. Always recurring in the month of February to April i.e. winter to summer. Few years back a skin doctor prescribed me flutivate skin cream for allergy. It resulted very well. Later on I started to take it on my own without prescribtion, whenver allergy strikes me again on skin (alongwith Allegra180). Now I am noticing it results in good skin also, can I use it daily just as night cream. | Hi dear Welcome to HealthcareMagic. It is not advisable to use Flutivate cream(a steroid ) for such long periods.Please use it only when there is an allergy.Long term use of steroid cream can lead to other infections. Take care. | |
Black spots on liver. Had cancer surgery before 6 months.
My wife that is 31yrs old had a major operation 6mos ago. She had thymic cancer with 3 large malignant thymomas pressed against her right lung her heart and her liver ..they removed her right lung and removed then reconstructed part of her pericardium (lining of her heart) and the tumor on her liver was completely encapsulated so they didn t take a slice of her liver like he though he would have to . Dr. Calhoun of uc davis who is a straight up stud removed 100% of the tumors it looks like so far. Her first 3mos checkup was fine last week for her second checkup they said it was still OK. They called us today and said she needs to come back for another ct scan because they just noticed dark spots on her liver..what would you think this could be?...they think her tumors were very slow growing so it wouldn t make sense that already it would be showing up..but this is a very very rare case. So they don t have a lot of other cases they can refer to. She spent a month in ICU because of every complication in the book..a lot of infections (cdif etc..) I am hoping it s just something like that. what do you think the odds are for all the different possibilities it could be ? | thanks for the query from the history it is quite evident your wife hads had a very tough time but from the diagnosis of malignant thymomas i have to tell you that it means the liver has got metastasis from the thymomas that is what they mean by the dark spots in the liver and mostly they want to resect it now i would suggest you talk to the oncologist who's incharge of the case for a clear cut explanation take care. | |
What causes recurring pain in jaw?
hi I have this recurring pain in my jaw. The first time I was sick for a month and bed ridden, couldn't eat cause I couldn't hold anything down. Since then the right side of my jaw from time to time feels swollen and achy. At the moment it is bit more severe as I get soars in my mouth also, just like the first time. | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The pain and swelling can be because of the abscess formation secondary to tooth or gum infection. Nothing to br panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). If it is tooth or gum infection, it can be treated with root canal treatment or scaling respectively.Regarding the soreness or ulcers, it can be stress induced leading to aphthous ulcers, you can take topical anesthetics like lignocaine gel.I hope my answer will help you. Take care. | |
Swollen gum on jaw bone, pain on pressing, jaw tightness, numbness. Cure?
I have a swollen gum on the lower left jaw bone. It only seems to be around the one tooth but there is no pain. The only time that there may be pain is when I push on it. (Not done very much) It has been there for a couple of days now. My jaw is tight to move on the one side. When I move it, it kind of feels as if it is frozen/numb from dental work. (Best way I can describe it) | HELLo, how often do you visit your dentist and get the check-up?swollen gums around the tooth may be due to gingivitis or periodontitis. this may be due to accumulation of plaque/calculus around the tooth due to poor oral hygiene maintenance.get the deep scaling and root planning done.get an x-ray of the tooth to see the bone loss/periodontal pocket/periodontal abscess if present.in case of abscess,drainage and curettage has to be done. also check for any proximal/incipient dental caries.if present,get it restored. always brush your teeth twice daily and after every meals clean your mouth. use soft interdental brush to clean your teeth.use dental floss and chlorhexidine mouthwash to prevent plaque accumulation. use gum astringent to tone your gums. regards DR.BINDIYA | |
What causes lumps on neck,ear and shoulder?
Hi, a friend has several lumps on the left side of the neck, and behind the ear, and now she has two on her left shoulder. She is in pain, and she was taking antibiotics and morphine pills. The Dr. doesn't know what it is. Unfortunately, that's all the information I have. | Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Lumps on the side of neck and behind the ear are most often secondary to infection in the oropharynx or ear. 2. It usually settles with the control of primary infection with antibiotics.3. If it persists or is bothering then you can get a fine needle aspiration cytology done to find out the possible nature of lesion.4. However multiple lymphnode enlargement needs to be evaluated to rule out any lymphoproliferative disorder.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again. | |
Suggest treatment for pain in ribs and right breast
Hello, I recently fell through some wood and hit my right breast on the edge of something (it all happened so fast I don t remember what I hit) and now my breast is swelling and my ribs hurt like crazy. Is it possible I broke a rib or did i just really hurt my breast? | Yes , indeed , you could have hurt both your ribs and breast It could cause # fracture of your rib and soft tissue injuries to the breast leading to tenderness and swelling I suggest you get a Chest Ray PA View and start taking Tab Dicloxacillin 500 mg +Cefixime 200 mg combination 1x2 , Diclofenac potassium 50 mg 1x3 with Chymoral forte 1x3 till you visit your physician with Chest Ray report.Hope this helps | |
What causes pain in arm?
I have been experiencing left arm pain on and off for a while now. Today the pain is worse and actually takes my breath away. I have been resting all day as I had a toenail removed so I know it s not caused by anything physical . It s been there all day since I left the doctors surgery Could it be anxiety.? | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician 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 | |
Suggest remedy for severe pain and soreness in neck
Hi, I m a 15 year old female, healthy but not very active. This morning I woke up and turned my head to look to my left and my neck made a very watery popping sound, unlike any joint-cracking sound I d heard before. I can t move my neck to either side, up, or down without extreme pain. There is a spot of severe pressure at the base of my neck, on the left side. This pain has been consistent for the past 16 hours. Any advice is much appreciated! | Hi, As seen in history it appears to be a spasmodic neck. I will advice you to try with hot water fermentation which will help release the muscle spasm and also release the locked facet joints. Continue it for as much as you can and that should help you release the lock in facet joints and the pain will reduce further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Is nose bleeding after a head injury,a serious concern?
Hi, my 8 year old daugther fell and hit the back of her head about four hours ago, she complained about her head hurting but after a few minutes she looked to be her normal self until about an hour ago right before she fell asleep, her nose started to bleed. It was not a heavy nose bleed, and she also gets nose bleeds from time to time, i´m very concerned should I take her to the ER? | thank you for using healthcare magic.Your child's nose bleeding may be secondary from the trauma of the fall. We have small blood vessels on the nose which may be brittle/sensitive and quickly bleed after trauma/change in temperature/blowing your nose hard/etc. Just apply pressure on the bridge of the nose to stop the bleeding. But considering that your child fell, please monitor for the next 48 hours if there would be changes in behavior, loss of consciousness, dizziness, bad headache, persistent vomiting, blurring of vision, and sleepiness. These are all warning signs and you have to go to the nearest emergency room for consult. sincerely,Mark Rosario MDgeneral pediatric/pediatric pulmonology | |
Can i stop taking activan?
Hello, I have been taken activan for 16 rs, for anxiety. insomnia, After the death of my husband.... 2 mg before bedtime. I would like to stop taking this medication,I tried but have had terrible side effects .Is it possible for me to be off this medication entirely.Would it cause death if I try... Thank You, Marianna | HiThanks for using healthcare magicIn that case, you need another drug for sedation. I would prefer sedative antidepressant like trazodone or mirtazapine. That would help you to decrease the anxiety as well as depressive symptoms also and you would able to stop ativan without any problem. Better to consult a psychiatrist for further help.Thanks | |
What medicine to take for abdominal pain and during passing urine and stool?
My ovaries hurt and I don't know what's wrong. I frequently need to pee but struggle to get it out. I also struggle emptying my bowls. It hurts during intercourse or inserting a tampon. I have yellow smelly discharge. I'm extremely tired and my periods have gotten heavier. I have pains just under my belly button to the left. And sometimes I get pain shots in my vagina and just a little bit above it. I don't know what's wrong at all. Someone please help me | Hi.You are suffering from pelvis inflammatory disease.You have to get yourself checked by a Gynecologist and Gastro-Surgeon. You need to undergo Ultrasonography of abdomen, pelvis and transvaginal USG to get a proper diagnosis. This will lead us to a proper treatment plan. With proper antibiotic cover you will get alright. Keep in mind the possibility to undergo surgery if indicated. | |
Could anxiety attacks and sweating during nights be due to depression?
I started loosing weight in january, i was stresses cause i found my girl was communicating with someone else. I was stressed out for long time due to this. My weight has still continues to go down. My tongue was yellow one morning might be candida. I know i did have anxieties. i was 200lbs. know i am below 190lbs. I have woken up in sweats. I did not have a problem till this situation happen with girl. What is suggested problem | Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.From what you have stated it is quite clear that you are having a depressive episode. Depression can occur with regular stress and it can also occur biologically without any stress as well. You need proper treatment for the same. There are various effective therapies for depression like fluoxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, mirtazapine or escitalopram and they are all very effective and mostly safe. You may also require some benzodiazepines like clonazepam or lorazepam for a short period like 2-3 weeks to reduce the anxiety and help with your sleep. If you are averse to the drug therapies then there is also an option of cognitive behavioural therapy. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy | |
How can a neck vein lump be treated?
My 5-year-old daughter has a lump in the vein in her neck. It sort of rolls when you push it, and she does have a head cold right now. We are going to the doctor for a check up in a week -- do you think it can wait till then, or could it be more serious? | Hi,It seems that there might be having enlarged neck lymph node producing lump.This can be due to upper respiratory tract infection which now she is having.You can wait till you consult your doctor.Go for treatment for cold with decongestant syrup.Ok and take care. | |
What are the repercussions of pulling an abscessed tooth?
Hi I had a abscessed tooth that had broken in half vertically , I went to the dentist in pain and thought I would get antibiotics at least for a week, I have always heard it was dangerous to pull a abscessed tooth. It was pulled on Tuesday and I am wondering if the infection could have gotten in my bloodstream , I am really tired and have no energy, Just doing little things around the house I get short of breath, | Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM team.Understanding your concern. As per your query you had extraction of abscessed tooth which could leads to spread of infection at times if not done properly as it is always advisable to have proper course of antibiotics to subside infection and then go for extraction.I would suggest to do warm saline rinses or baking soda rinses 3-4 times a day ,they will be very helpful in relieving symptoms. You should visit dentist once and get complete examination done and go for X-ray of tooth to detect if any fragment of tooth chip is there. Start proper course of antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medications for faster healing. Maintain hygiene.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
What causes shooting pain in chest and back of head of a 13 year old?
I have a 13 year old daughter that was born with the Prader-Willi syndrome. She had been experiencing sharp shooting pain in her chest, sharp shooting pain in the back of the head and now her left leg has gone numb. We have been to the ER but they were not able to help and sent us home. Any idea what could be causing her issues? | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,This could be because of the stiffness of the neck muscles causing such pain.Muscle relaxant should be tried.Thanks | |
What are non surgical methods to treat gall bladder stones?
WHAT ARE THE NON-SURGICAL RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR GALL BLADDER STONE TREATEMENT AT AN OLD AGE OF 67 FEMALE MOTHER? MY MOTHER IS ASTHEMATIC AND WE WANT TO GET HER TREATED BY NON-SURGICAL METHODS. WHICH IS THE BEST CLINIC YOU RECOMMEND FOR TREATMENT? WE ARE IN BANGALORE NOW. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. There is no non surgical treatment of gallbladder.Tab ursodeoxycholic acid may be used twice a day, but with limited advantageAny hospital where Gastroenterology Department is there you can consult there.I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health | |
Can pleurisy develop eventually if one has polymyositis?
I was diagnosed with polymyositis five years ago. Three months ago I was suffering with shortness of breath and chest pain. It hurt to inhale and exhale. Doctors (ER and primary) told me that I had pleurisy. I was prescribed steroids and I felt better. Now I'm starting to notice that once again it's back. I recently read that pleurisy can develop eventually when you have polymyositis. Wil I always have pleurisy? | Hi. I can understand your concern. It would be advisable for you to get a chest x ray done. As any fluid accumulated needs to be examined for infection.Consult a pulmonologist for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes puss filled sperms?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi i need to know why my sprem got pus inside after 5 year my marrige i had no child i had lots treatment aswell but not good result came i am too worry about it please tell me what is the reason my sprem got pus | Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some white blood cells in the semen is normal – however, many pus cells suggest the presence of an infection. For couples that are trying-to-conceive, if the semen analysis is abnormal, it will likely be repeated 3-4 times over a period of a couple months.I suggest you to work with your doctor for finding the exact cause of the problem and then for the proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand | |
am 28 years old female. I have low white blood cells for more than 1 year and mainly neutropenia and the rest of the CBC are normal. no other symptom i have, am getting worry other test i did negative HIV , HB, HC and the mantoux test is 13 mm and i scratch it cause it is itchy. so is it positive ? and i dont have any symptom for TB like cough or night sweating or fever what shall I do after that ? | Hi greetings from health care magic White blood cells or leukocytes are the cells of the immune system. They protect the body against the foreign materials and infections. reduction in white blood cell count leads to weakened immune system, as these cells are an integral part of the immune system. A person with low white blood cell count is at higher risk of bacterial, fungal and viral infections due to a compromised immune system. The infections of gastrointestinal system, lungs, throat and bladder are are some typical examples of low white blood cell count infections. When you notice the symptoms of infection due to leukopenia, you should immediately consult the doctor. Complete blood count and absolute neutrophil count are the commonly recommended tests for the diagnosis of leukopenia. Sometimes, a bone marrow examination is suggested by the doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Besides that have a balanced and nutritious diet. Add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Avoid all junk and fast foods. Thank you | |
How long does it take to regain consciousness after a blood clot in brain?
There was a blood clot in the left side of the brain on a patient on 24th January 2012 at 9 am. The patient gone unconscious. The patient undergone operation and the blood has been drained. She has been unconscious since then. She is in ICU and she was under ventilator and now the she some times breathes without ventilator for some time. She has no sign of involuntary movements of her body and even the eyes. She has fever now. Please advice how long it will take her to get back into senses ? | Hello, Unfortunately, there is no way to give a time frame as to exactly when she may regain her normal conscious state. This is entirely dependent on the severity of the stroke. You also state that there was a clot to the brain but at the same time blood was removed surgically so it's not clear to me whether she had an initial SUBDURAL or SUBARACHNOID hemorrhage or whether she may have had an embolic stroke which then, underwent hemorrhagic conversion and was drained due to mass effect. In any of those cases, mental status can be affected for days or weeks on end. The neurologist managing her case does have some tools at their disposal to assess the degree of damage to the brain. Perhaps, a conversation with the neurologist can yield more information on when the expectation would be that she can start displaying function and higher levels of consciousness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist | |
What causes fever and urinary infection in a 8 month old baby?
My 8 month old has fever since 3days. She has difficulty in passing urine and also refuses to take any fluid other than my feed. When we visited her pediatrician we were asked to test her urine(urine routine). there were traces of albumin, appearance was cloudy and 2-4 pus cells. She was asked to give 3ml Oflomac-m syrup morning n evening for 5 days for infection. Along with that Aminol drops 1ml every 4-6hrs as per her temperature. Its the third day today and her fever is back after 7-8 hrs with temp varing from 98.5 - 100.4 F. Pediatrician asked to stop Aminol drops and start meftal p syrup 2.5ml 6-8 hrs. will this change cause any problem? which is better medicine for fever Aminol or Meftal p or any other drops? since birth we were using Aminol drops for fever. | HI...Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)., | |
Is Methasone plus safe for skin whitening?
Hello sir, I have a query regarding use of Metasone plus cream for getting fair skin.Is it safe ? wheather it has any side effect ? If yes,then how to tackle it? The contents of metasone plus cream are HYDROQUINONE U.S.P. 2% W/W, TRETINOIN U.S.P. 0.025% W/W, MOMETASONE FUROATE I.P. 0.1% W/W IN A CREAM BASE. And another query...how could we able to get a whole fair body skin? | Hi, Thanks for query, Skin color is due to its pigmentation. No medicine cream can change it. Metasone is a tropical steroid cream.it has anti inflammatroy property but it will not change your skin color. For good skin you should do following. Take lot of water. Take healthy vitamin rich diet. Avoid junk foods. Avoid applying chemicals on skin. Take regular bath . Thanks. | |
Suggest medication for throbbing pain on the right hip area
I have had a throbbing pain in my right hip area that travels down the front of my leg. It is a dull pain that throbs almost like a fatigued feeling. A few weeks ago, I started getting a throbbing pain in my arm and a burning sensation down the inside of my arm. I had an MRI done, but nothing reflected on the right side. All I am getting from doctors is prescriptions for educated guesses. I had a cervical fusion of my C6-7 in 2012, but I really want to know if these pains are related? | Hi ,in cases of Fusion C 6-7 , generally symptoms are pain in the neck and pain in arm on inner side. So arm pain may be due to involvement of cervical nerves but thigh pain is not explained by it. So I would rather go for MRI Lumbo sascral spine and S Vit B12 levels in blood. In the meantime you can start with pregabalin 75 mg at night to see if some relief is there or not . | |
What does bleeding gums while taking Letrozole mean?
I am taking letrozole for almost 3 months now after my mastectomy as I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. I have bleeding in my gums, several times a day, even as I wake up and I gargle there are blood clots which means I have bleeding gums even while asleep. What does this mean? Thank you | Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.I read your query. Letrozole is actually a hormoal therapy used for blood cancer in post menopausal women. Among its other effects are vaginal bleeding and gum bleeding.You need to consult your physician if you can have some change in medicine ( which is highly unlikely).Maintain good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily using extra soft brush and toothpaste with tannic acid.Take healthy diet with iron, vitamin c. Ask your physician for multivitamin and mineral supplents for you.Use mouthwash twice a day. Rinse well after eating. Visit your dentist every 3-6 months and get oral prophylaxis regularly. Massage gums with a mild gum paint or mustard oil for healthy circulation.Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! | |
Terrible back and abdominal pain after starting Lisinopril for LPHS with smelly urine
I'm 17 years young. For about 3 years now I've been having some kidney problems. Recently they told me that I have LPHS. They put me on Lisinopril. But last night I started having some abdominal and back pains. Im familiar with the back pains. It was the worst! The next morning I went to the rest room and I peed(as usual), but it have a terrible odor. It smelt very much like feces. Thats been going on for about a month now. But this time it looked like I pooped! Just one nugget. It was about the size of a chicken nugget. No blood either. What is wrong with me? what is wrong with me? | Hi,The diagnosis you have mentioned is rare and that of exclusion.I strongly advise you to undergo thorough evaluation at a good institute/Medical School.There seems to be an abnormal communication between urinary and faecal passage or RPN.Simple MRI & MRU test may be able to resolve the issue. | |
Suggest remedy for wounds on inner thigh
I have a small roundish kinda deep red open wound in my inner thigh in the crease near my personal I was trying to get an ingrown hair and ittturn dark purple/red and started bleeding in the skin seemed raw goey and stringy it bleeds when touched and has like clear liquid coming from it I m worked idknwhat it could be or why I have it I ve never had anything like this before what could it be and what do I do? | Hello!Thank you for trusting HCM.As per your personal history it seems some lymph node enlargement and infection. There are many causes like injury to lower limb(below to the wound area), any abdominal pathology, genitals pathology or it might be due to some injury or many other causes. Visit your nearest surgeon for proper treatment.I pray you get well soon.Regards! | |
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, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | 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 possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Can anyone check my semen report?
hello sir,please find my semen report and advicesperm count 31ml active motile 13%sluggish motile 29%non motile 58%double tail 2%double head 1%amorphous form 3%pus cells 10-12/hpfrbcs 1-3/hpfepi cells nilvolume 2.8mlliquification time 28minreaction alkaline | HelloThanks for query.Thanks for query.Your semen analysis report suggests Oligoasthenoterratospermia meaning ther by that all the important parameters of your semen like sperm count,motility of sperms and morphology of the sperms are abnormal and below the range of normal values compared to WHO standards.Presence of 10-12 pus cells suggest infection of either seminal Vesicle or Prostate.Take antibiotics like Doxicycline twice daily for one month and repeat semen analysis after completion of course of antibiotic.Dr.Patil. | |
Suffering from osteoarthritis. Bone intensity reduced. Doing yoga. Advise?
hi, i m suffering from osteoarthritis since 5 years.my age is 39 (female). my bone density has reduced from 63.8 to 61.7 within an year...i have been doing yoga and now aerobics for mobility...i have immense pain at times....i m having shelcal os....n homeopathic medicines for this...my height is 151cm n my weight 62 kgs...pl. advise | **1. since bone density is reduced, and your height is 151 cm (5'1") thus you should seek opinion of an Orthopedic surgeon regarding chances of Osteoporosis and also for Vitamin D therapy.2. you should also check with baseline investigations like blood sugar, Blood pressure, lipid profile.3. Osteoarthritis can be due to Age or Weight, and going by your parameters it seems that you have developed the pathology due to early age and short height putting weight on your knees.4. Avoid: peas,chickpeas,split red gram,bitter gourd, jamun,suapri,night waking, excess walking and over eating.5. take: wheat,brown rice,black gram,brinjal,garlic,pomegranate,mango, almonds,lemon,black grapes,ghee,oil,sesame(black),coconut water,tamarind.6. Dry Heat (with use of hair dryer), Quadriceps exercises/knee cap, use of walking stick.7. Avoid sitting on floor/climbing stairs as far as possible, use commode8. Consult with an ayurveda physician regarding use of: Yograj Guggulu,maha rasnadi kwatha (decoction),trifla churan. | |
traumatic brain injury subdural hematoma
My daughter had a traumatic brain injury (subdural hematoma) I was wondering how long the symptoms could be delayed in a matter like that. How long they can be delayed, and what the likelyhood is. | Subdural hematoma, anything in brain is sensitive enough and shall show up immediately I feel. If there should have been any problem, then it would have showed by now I guess. But a doctor can answer you better. Dont blame later ok. | |
Is Active liver effective for abdominal bloating and weight loss?
I Just bought Active Liver. I had my gallbladder removed 7years ago and have always had problems with my stomach after..I m always bloated. Some one told me this would help where I did have a gallblader and have bile??? Also that I may lose weight from it?????? Hope this pill helps..... | Hello, The mentioned tablet or supplement help in improving liver function. It will not help in relieving bloating. Your bloating can be due to removal of gall bladder. Colestipol tablet and fiber supplements can be prescribed in case of bloated stomach. You can Consult nearby physician for detailed evaluation and get prescription accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician | |
Canine crowns redone many times, sensitivity around gumline. Problem with dentist?
I have had my canine crowns redone twice now. After the first placement I noticed that I had alot of sensitivity around the gumline They were redone and a week later the sensitivity is still there in the exact same spot. New impressions were taken and new crowns were made so why is this happening and is the lab just not making them right or iis it my dentist s error?What needs to be done now? | Hi Amy, Sensitivity of teeth after crown preparation is a common occurence but as you have mentioned that even after the placement of the new crowns (assuming that the margins are proper) it persists and is severe then the only option you have is a root canal. if there is an exposed area around the teeth not covered by the crown causing sensitivity and its not severe then placing a desensitizing agent may help. pls consult your dentist on that. Regards | |
What causes pain in leg along with stiffness and swelling?
I have had a CT scan done abt 15 yrs ago which said that - Diffuse annular disc bulge with a small right paracentral herniation possibly compressing the right traversing nerve root at L5-S1 . Today am 39, weigh abt 75 kilos and have a pain radiating into my right leg on and off, pain in the right foot almost constant - specially in the heel and the area around and below the last 2 toes. On days of exertion and PMS, the right leg feels heavy with slight stiffness and swelling from the knees and below. Wearing a pair of socks, putting a lot of weight with 2-3 woolen blankets gives some relief. Exposure to cold weather brings back the pain. My physician recently examined me and told this is a trouble with the sciatic nerve. He has advised not to do any forward bending exercises. Can someone explain what the condition is and any particular specialist I need to consult. | Hello,You may be suffering from a slipped disc in your lower spine with pinched nerve. To put in simpler terms, the lower limbs receive nerve inputs from your spine. So whenever you have slipped disc, the disc comes and compresses your nerve (pinched nerve) which causes your whole limb to feel numb and weak.In your case the CT scan done previously has diagnosed your condition at that time, but the best thing is to get an MRI scan done of your spine which will tell you in detail about the spine and the nerves. After doing the MRI scan your orthopedic surgeon or spine specialist will be in a position to guide you further. In the mean time you follow the advise given by your doctor (not to bend forward and lift weight).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Santosh S. Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon |
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