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Severe anaphylatic reaction due to a red color insect bite. Medicine or desensitization procedure ?
i dr AAAAAA working as a professor inskin department in jamnagar in gujarat am suffering from anaphylatic reaction caused due to the biting of any red coloured insect like red wasp,red honey bee or red big ant. severe a... | It seems like your prakruti is sam pittaj vata. This is giving some physiological problems with blood after bite.Solution= 1)Take Kaishore guggule 2 tab with milk twice(mor+eve) 2)Apply narayan/coconut oil on the infecteed area. 3) Avoid spicy things+hot beverages. 4)Take munnaka(10) at bed time. Your hyper sensitivity... | |
What causes pain and burning sensation in the groin?
I woke up this morning with a severe pain and burning sensation in my left groin. It has eased slightly but every so often produces a fierce dull pain. The skin feels almost as if it is sunburnt. I have been unwell with nausea and stomach pains for the past 5 day... | In my opinion you are experiencing ilieofemoral artery thrombosis, i recommend a doplar to check it Good Luck | |
Q. My daughter's central incisor is protruded. How can I get this corrected?
Hi doctor, My daughter is 10 years old. She has one central incisor protruded and the other is inside and one lateral that has not come out fully and another lateral is normal. How can I get this corrected? | Hi. Till one year, do not do anything, that means until she crosses 11 years of age. Most of the times, this ugly duckling stage (we call it in medical terms) is corrected by the fully erupted canines. At this stage, if you do anything or start any treatment, it may hamper the development of her jaw. So, wait for a yea... | |
Are there any alternates for dialysis?
Dear Doctors,Good Day. I would like to ask if there is a possibility to stop the dialysis? My brother in law, 34 years old, has started his dialysis last August 2010. His dialysis is done twice a weak. His Kidney ultrasound report are Both Kidney are small in size with relatively... | HelloThanks for query .The ultrasound report and clinical symptoms that your brother in law has suggests that he has Chronic Renal Paranchymal disease in a broad common term called as kidney failure.The function of the kidney is to excrete out waste products of protein metabolism (Creatinine and Uria ) out of our body ... | |
What causes weakness in right hand and swollen arm?
My daughter is 13 and has unexplained weakness in her right hand. There is very slight swelling and her arm feels cooler than the left. Pedicatrician has set us up for Neurological eam at Children s in Pittsburgh. Is there anything thta has symptoms like this | HelloThanks for your questionWell weakness in right hand can be caused by many causes,for eg neuropathy,myopathy,ganglion cyst,huntington's.So very necessary to get throughly examined.Probably nerve conduction studies,MRI investiagtions will be necessary.regardsdr karthik | |
What causes long periods after taking birth control pills?
Hello, I just got married 2 months back and took a birth control pill (ipill) for the first time. My periods were fine for the first month, however m having more than 10 days bleeding for my second period. My gynaec is out of town so cannot consult. Is it ok??... | Hallow Dear,I-pill is a Progestational medicine. After its consumption, some amount of bleeding is known to occur few days later. The subsequent menses after also are known to get delayed - up to about a week or so. However, this is known only for the menses subsequent to the consumption of I-pill. If you are having co... | |
Can hereditary spastic paraplegia affect PSA levels? Have prostate cancer
Is there any possibility that Hereditary spastic paraplegia can effect PSA levels? I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer . My urologist indicated that he found a small amount of Cancer in my biopsy,so I am having a prostatectomy in Oct. My ... | Hi! welcome to HCM! Hereditary spastic paraplegia does not effect PSA levels PSA or Prostate-specific antigen, is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland.The higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that he has prostate cancer however some men who have prostate cancer do not have elevated PSA. In addit... | |
What could bronchitis with back pain suggest?
I have had bronchitis and the other day I experienced severe pain in my lower back on the right side. If I lay down on my back and try to shift it feels like a spasm it is very painful. I can not stand up straight when I cough and it feels like I m being stabbed with a kni... | Hi,From history it seems that due to heavy cough bouts there might be having spasm of back muscles giving this pain particularly while having back movements.Take analgesic with muscle relaxant medicine to get relief.Apply hot application on the part.Go for treatment for bronchitis as well.Ok and take care. | |
Is blood in urine normal in case of kidney stones?
I am a 38 yr old female, I had abdominal pains, that it may be my ovaries, so i did go to the ER dept. found out I have a bladder infection and multiple kidney stones, this is my 3rd bout with stones, but today I noticed some blood in my urine .. Is this typical. The ... | Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! Yes it is common for kidney stones to cause blood in the urine especially on top of a bladder infection since infections would make the lining of the kidneys and bladder to be friable. I advise you to consume plenty of water during this episode to wash out the bac... | |
Could the cramping be implementation cramps?
Hi, my husband and I are TTC. We had sex Friday/Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday this past week. I should have ovulated sometime between Wednesday and Yesterday. I have been very bloated and cramping slightly all week. Could these be implantation cramps? | Hello dearI understand your concernImplantation bleeding and cramp occur around the time of the menstrual period.It is very early to tell about the implantation cramp.Your symptoms could be due to ovulation, hormone imbalance.Wait for the period to come. If period will delay by more than 8-10 days then go for urine pre... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Purple bruise near ankle and hard vein after accidentally hitting shin. Should I be concerned?
A bout 5 days ago at work, I accidentally kicked my leg into a sawhorse right on the shin. I believe I ruptured a large vein (I have an athletic build and have large veins that pop out), it swelled to what looked like a half... | Hello. You need to get this checked out since in may not just be a simple bruise--it could indicate a deep venous thrombosis--a clot in a leg vein--and, untreated, that can lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolus. You need to see a doctor right away for Doppler venous flow studies of the leg | |
What does prolonged pain in humerus bone and leg indicate?
I have had pain in my right arm (humerus bone) going on 3 weeks now. I first had a sore neck and then the pain traveled to my right arm. The pain does not go away. I also get pain that switches from leg to leg that it is so bad it wakes me up in the middl... | Hi,As per the history, it seems like you are suffering from cervical spondilitis. It is a condition where a nerve gets impinched along its route. Use hot pack twice a day and apply any topical pain relief gel or spray it will decrease pain. And for back your pain can be attributed to lumbar spondilitis. So use lumbar c... | |
Suggest treatment for radiating knee stiffens with pain
I have knee problems with osteo arithitus. This has now progressed to my other knee but with different symptoms. Early morning alls ok. After about 5 hours my knee stiffens with pain when I move right to left. X-rays show just normal wear and tear but could this ... | HelloI appreciate your concern This could be due to osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis or ligament injuryTo help you better I would like further information likeIs there pain in any other associated jointdegree of morning stiffness Any aggravating or relieving factor if you could identify any In my opinion you should ... | |
Suggest treatment for dizziness and high BP
Hi I am a 33 year old with dizziness, ha s and HTN over the last week. A am a RN and took my BP with a automatic cuff 174/106 after expereriencing dizziness and HA and episode of nausea. I immediately called clinic and was seen but BP had gone down to 136/102. They did an EK... | Hello, As what I understand from the history is that the dizziness and nausea feeling is due to vertigo. As both are inter related and are due HMF. The nausea feeling can be triggered by Chemoreceptor trigger zone due to vertigo. Since you mentioned you Blood pressure was high on a digital monitor at home, was it same ... | |
Suggest alternate medicine for Hypnodorm for sleep disorder
I have taken Hypnodorm to help me sleep for ten years. my doctor says I will not be able to continue taking them. What alternative do I have. When I try to sleep without hypnodorm, I get no sleep at all, abviously I am addicted to them and I am finding it ver... | Hi welcome to HCM I have gone through your query.regarding your sleep disorder .Insomnia is a relatively common sleeping disorder, affecting about one-third of the adult population worldwide. As you know our sleep disorder is not only a sleep factor ,is much more than that Sleep depends on how strong is our mental heal... | |
Q. Please suggest Ayurvedic treatment for broncho asthma.
Hello doctor,I am 28-year-old and suffering from broncho asthma for six years. My chest reports are clear, but often I suffer during respiration. I am using Seroflo 125 of Cipla. I often face a problem of breathing. Please advise me the Ayurvedic medicine to ge... | Hello. Bronchial asthma is an autoinflammatory reaction of your lung to allergens. Allergens can vary from climate to food habits. Initially, you will have to take steps in skipping those trigger factors which are responsible for asthma. Certain food items can trigger asthma. Usually, these are hard to identify as the ... | |
Abdominal pain, dizziness. Diagnosed with anemia
Hi I have the last few weeks had a sharp pain in my upper abdoman (centre) and a dull pain on the side, changing from left to right..just under my chest/ribs I also feel dizzy and like im a bit drunk... I have see a doctor who says im aneamic and also referred me for a ... | thank you.upper abdominal pain with anemia indicate some disease of upper GIT.peptic ulcer disease is the most possibility. have you any history of vomiting out of blood or passage of black tarry stool ? gastroscopy is confirmatory for this. serology for h.pylori may be done. if these are inconclusive then other inv.sh... | |
Suggest treatment for clot due to a fall down
Hi Doc, I tripped on my wooden stairs and hit my shin about two inches below the knee and believe that I hit a vein due to the bruising. It happened a week ago and is still really sensitive to the touch, also if I stamp my leg down hard it feels as if there is fluid movin... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of trauma. It leads to hematoma and oedema formation. So you feels like that. You should go for X ray of that part once. If you don't have any bone injury then no need to worry. Wound will heal within few days. If you have any... | |
What does normal PET scan in a person with malignant ascites indicate?
A family friend of mine has been diagnosed with malignant ascites with no definite location of cancer. She s being bounced around from DR to DR. They suspect stomach cancer but her PET scan showed no hot spots. I am trying to help her through this ... | Hi.Thanks for your query and history.Read and understood your concern for your friend with malignant ascites.I hope the fluid from abdomen shows cancer cells as a confirmed diagnosis.PET scam has its own limitations, it may not show up everything.Malignant ascites means stage 4 disease and mrefs palliative treatment.So... | |
Suggest treatment for elevated liver enzymes in a child
I am writing this for my 19 months old grant daughter who undergone a surgary for Bilary Atresia on 21st Jan 2010. She was undrer medication UDCA 25mg syrup besides vitamin suppliments. In Nov 2010 doctors discontinued all the medicines because the blood test rep... | HI...nothing to worry about this if the bilirubin and other parameters are normal. More important the blood tests is the kids general appearance, growth and development. If this is normal, nothing to worry about this.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Suggest a natural alternative to Adderall
Hello.....is there a safer or more natural way to adderall? I have my 11 year old daughter taking 30mg of adderall a day and I don t like the side affects she is having. Please let me know if there is something better or without as many side affects. Thank you.....sincerely a ... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are a number of medications used for treatment of ADHD in children. Of these medicines, the stimulants are the most frequently prescribed and are usually the most effect... | |
Suggest treatment for severe pain and numbness in the arm
Hi, my name is maria, I am 42 years old. I weigh 43 pounds, I live a healthy lifestyle and exercise at least 5 days a week. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night due to a discomfort I had in my right arm. Half of my arm was completely numb, I could n... | HelloSevere pain and numbness in the arm may be related to cervical spine.Your condition need proper clinical examination and investigations.You may need X-ray of cervical spine (AP/Lateral view).X-ray is basic investigation after clinical evaluation.You may also need MRI of cervical spine.Pain may be related to nerve ... | |
Pregnant, dental abscess. Given amoxicillin tablet. Advice?
I have the start of a dental abscess, I went to the doctor yesterday as I can't get an appointment to see the dentist until next week. The doctor gave me a 5 day course of amoxocillin . This morning I have woken up still in pain and with a numb tingling toung... | Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Abscess associated with tooth has to be drained and curetted as soon possible.If left untreated,pus can drain into sinus spaces too.Maintain oral hygiene well.Antibiotics can relieve pain temporarily.Take care. | |
Would it be prudent to test liver function?
would it be prudent to test liver function (blood test) -- given Lipase has been trending upwards (just above normal) Amylase trending lower (although in range), vitamin D -- low requested to take supplements, and EUS performed was normal. I m thinking these results could be... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First of all I would like to know about your symptoms. Lipase and Amylase are typically elevated three times above normal in acute pancreatitis. Liver function tests should be done only if indicated. Just above normal Lipase ... | |
What is the solution for cold and running nose in baby?
my younger baby is one and half old. she have cold running nose twice in a month but there is no solution for that please prescribe some medicines. currently given medicines are levolin, relent. if the cold is severe we have to nebulize 2times per day does nebuli... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does he... | |
Need advice on Dentistry practice.
I'm a student and interested in learning Dentistry. People says that learning dentistry is much easier than medics. Is that true? Also, is the learning focus goes towards nerve , neuron and all that? I'm anticipate for the answer. Thanks a lot for reading this . I appreciate if Dr gi... | thanks for your query. this is a health care service. but i would like to say, dentistry is not so easy. first you should know medical subjects and the dentistry. its vast than medical subject. ya you are right it goes to the level of nerve neurons, nerve block...but you can learn dentistry... its really good.. | |
Dislocation of the jaw during filling
Once i went to a dentist to get my teeth filled. During filling i had to open my mouth wide. After some time i was not able to close my mouth. I got worried. Some how doctor brought it back to normal. He said you have dislocation of temperomandibular joint. Noe i donot have proble... | Hello Tulika, its not in a common practice that you gets your temporomendibular joint dislocated while doing filling by a dentist,but neither you nor your dentist is responsible for this,you just dont worry and take precaution for sometime like while yawning put your hand over the chin and force it so that your mouth d... | |
What causes recurring sinus infections along with sudden facial pain?
HI my question is, I have been having sinus infections lately, more than usual. I went to my doctor a month ago about, she gave me antibiotics. It was cleared. But this Monday it came back. Not only that now I m having facial pain, in symptoms of a ... | Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Sinus infection is treated by administration of a course of antibiotics, which would eliminate the bacteria causing infection. However, until the mucosal ducts are cleared completely and facilitates easy drainage of mucous, you might experience facial pain. Kind... | |
Does foracort 400 possess any side effect for prolonged continuation?
Dear Sir, i am 36 year old male. having asthma from child hood. last 6 year i am using Foracort 400. mostly just i puff / day. some times i skipping that also. 5 months back i just consult with a allergic & asthma specialist Doctor, He suggest to us... | Hello dear,Foracort consists of 2 medications:1. Budesonide- a glucocorticoid which controls the inflammatory process in the airways.2. Formoterol- a long acting bronchodilator.Since the medications are administered through inhalation, there is minimal risk of systemic side effects.Long term side effects may include sy... | |
Q. Is it safe to conceive at 40 years of age?
Hello doctor, I am 40 years old woman. My husband is 53 years old. Since I married late, is it safe to conceive now or will I face any health issues? If safe, then when should I have sex to conceive at the earliest? | Hi. There is risk involved for conceiving at this age. Age-related screening is needed before conception even if you both are healthy and do not have any problem. As long waited oocytes (eggs) will be involved in conception, there are a few tests for conception at this age to check baby either it is free from anomaly o... | |
Could itching and puffy hands with history of having shellfish, iodine, novacaine allergy be due to using rubber gloves?
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LATEX ALLERGY? I PUT ON A PAIR OF NEW RUBBER GLOVES TO WASH SOME DISHES & MY HANDS STARTING ITCHING, SLIGHT PUFFINESS & I GUESS WHEN I TOOK THEM OFF I MIGHT HAVE RUBBED MY F... | Thanks for query.latex allergy may be of three types irritant contact,allergic contact,immediate allery reaction.The most serious reaction to latex. It can show up as rhinitis , conjunctivitis (pink eye), cramps, hives, and severe itching. It is rare, but symptoms may progress to include rapid heartbeat, tremors, chest... | |
Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain
Hi, my name is Jeanette. I have been having horrible pain in my lower back, front and side of abdomen. My stool looks very strange to me. Very string like, and noticed things in my stool that resemble a sunflower seed. It smells really bad too. I haven't had my period in ov... | Do not worry. Only if you can rely please take the help of Ayurvedic measures.First of all clean the bowels by some herbal purgative, for three days.Then take some herbal digestive and appetizer.Eat very light and fiber diet.If you can do at home, please take a tsp of dried ginger powder and 1 tsp of baking sida 1 tsp ... | |
Neurofibromatosis type one, back, neck pain, tingling, high pulse rate. Treatment?
I am a 23yr old female i have neurofibromatosis type 1 and have had a lot of pain in back of meck down to middle of my back. Both my upper and lower extremeties have been getting discolored and i have had painful tingling as well. My bl... | Dear Kgriffith07 Neurofibromatosis predispose to formation of neurofibromas and discolouration of the skin. Please get yourself evaluated by a physician and you may have to get MRI Spine done to evaluate the cause of your neck and back pain which my be due to Neurofibromas. Skin changes are part of spectrum of the dise... | |
What are the withdrawal symptoms of prodep?
hi dr,i am using prodep 10mg last six month. i am 42 years female. but i am facing lot of side effects,like,weight gainig,heavy hair loss,sleepless,brest enlargement,vomiting sensation,etc...what can i do now? i want to quit the med. what are the withdrawel symptoms? how to ... | HiThanks for using healthcare magicProdep contains fluoxetine and its elimination half life is 36 hours. In that case, if you stop it immediately, you would not get any withdrawal symptoms. If you get any withdrawal symptoms in form of anxiety, you can take clonazepam on sos basis. Rest, you can discuss with your psych... | |
What causes a vibrating feeling in the pelvic region?
I have a weird "vibrating" feeling in my pelvic area, rhytmic, some times the feeling lasts longer than other times. It´s not always on the same place. And feels much more intense than a twich in the eye. Can someone tell me what this is? My OBGYN didn't care to an... | Hello,answering about "weird" symptoms is not very easy without clinical examination but I'll try to answer in the best possible way.No internal organ is supposed to make you feel "vibrations" but the intestine. Bowel movements may feel like that sometimes, they are commonly felt for a few seconds or even less and they... | |
Suggest remedy to get rid of teeth getting yellowish
okay doctor sahib, i hope that u will be fine there, kindly help me in this matter that my teeth are yellowish day by day ,i used all kind of medicated tooth paste & maswak but not okay ,there4 plz give me a good suggestion for better health care, i m waiting 4 ur k... | Thanks for using Health Care Magic.Read your query.Yellowish color of the teeth can be due to many factors including improper brushing ,heavy intake of caffeine drinks,also due to increase in age and many others.I would advice you to visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and polished.Follow the post clean... | |
Suggest treatment for tingling sensation in the left thumb
Symptoms: Weakness of left arm and leg. Tingling in my left thumb and sometimes all the left fingers. Extreme fatigure with very little physical activity. Balance, dizziness, tripping. Dropping things. Significant difficulty in swallowing, I just can t initiat... | Hello,What I can infer from your complaints is that you should get yourself evaluated by your physician at the earliest.The complaints what you have described needs a physical assessment by a healthcare professional.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Santosh S Jeevannav... | |
Can prolonged intake of various drugs cause swelling in various parts of body?
I m experiencing a lot of knee, calf, ankle and foot swelling in both legs and feet recently , has been going on for approx. 3 weeks and getting very very painful to walk. Could this be a drug side effect just starting after prolonged use o... | Hi, Yes, there is drugs that cause this symptoms with the prolonged use of them, like statins which is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Hemangioma on liver, bloating, nausea, fatigue. Undergoing fertility treatment. Should it be removed?
I have a 4.7cm hemangioma on my liver causing discomfort under my ribs and through my back. I am bloated, nauseous, and fatigued. I am also doing fertility treatment s but am currently in a waiting phase and am no... | Dear Ma'am,Sorry to hear about your problem. Hemangiomas are very common in the liver and they require treatment only if they are symptomatic. There are certain types of hemangiomas which increase in size with hormonal treatment. In your case the lesion is quite big and requires surgery. You should consult a surgeon an... | |
Will Duphaston help conceiving?
i am married .i m trying for baby. last month i got my periods before 14 days . i went to doctor,she said i m not pregnant & she suggested me Duphaston for period on time. today is my 8 day of duphaston but no periods yet. & i have also PCOS problem. Duphaston are good for pregnency? | Hallow Dear, As your doctor has very rightly informed you, Duphaston will help you get your menses. If you are not pregnant, you should get withdrawal bleeding within 4-7 days after consuming the required adequate dosage of Duphaston. If even after Duphaston you have not got the withdrawal bleeding even after 8 days, ... | |
Q. I am allergic to Levonorgestrel. How do I take Plan B?
Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old female, who weighs 140 lbs and 5.6 feet tall. I am allergic to Levonorgestrel, and I want to take Plan B. What will happen if I do take it? I developed a rash in high school after using pure Progesterone cream. | Hello. Do let me know the main indication, and I can guide you accordingly. Revert with more information to an allergy specialist online --> | |
Suggest remedy to cure high fever and vomiting in 4-year-old
hi i have 4 year old which has had a high fever and slight vomitting since friday,i ve taken her to her pediatrician twice and the er last night and all they did was a urinanalys and said she doesnt have a uti, she doesnt like nething oral and will throw up ... | Visit Pathology Lab for Complete Blood Count and then show your investigaion. then tell me what will report of it. i will give proper treatment guidelines to treat your child. dont worry. dont be panic. give oral rehydration solutions if she dont take any liquid or diet. for fever if she is not taking oral then kindly ... | |
What is the ideal blood pressure?
I am a dialysis patient with a history of low blood pressure (80s, 90s) after needles are pulled from my arm. There are times when I have low bp but do not feel headaches, dizziness, or stomach discomfort. What is the ideal bp to let me go out at? 82 systolic ? thank you ….gg | Hello, SirWelcome to healthcaremagic.I can certainly understand your concern.I have worked through your query in detail.Considering your medical history and current blood pressure values, Its important to maintain the blood pressure in the range of 100 to 120 / 70 -90 mm of Hg in the safety zone to avoid dizziness whil... | |
What causes throat congestion along with pain in the eyes and face?
for some years [ approximately 5 years] i awake up to clear bout Flem for an hour or so very morning . As of February the 8th I am constantly clearing my throat and spitting up flem and it is constant all day and night . My face and eyes hurt and I am... | Hello,I have gone through your query regarding throat congestion along with pain in the eyes and face. These are the very common symptoms everybody suffers sometime or the other in life. The result of a post nasal drip irritating the throat, an infection by the whooping cough bacterium.Pollution is another major cause,... | |
Q. Innermost teeth on bottom row seem to be rotting away. What exactly is happening?
Hello doctor,I had sensed my gums swelling up on the inside for a while and when I took a picture of it today, I saw my two innermost teeth on the bottom row seem to be rotting away. I wanted to understand what is happening to me befo... | Hello. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are the wisdom teeth and they have stains mostly because of smoking. There is no evidence of clinical cavity as for now, but can be confirmed after stain removal (scaling) and a clinical examination. The gums are swollen because of imp... | |
CT scan shows cyst in liver. Had abdomen pain. Have a cyst wall irregularity. Have Vascular flow. Treatment?
I had a recent CT scan without contrast a few weeks ago of abdomen due to extreme pain- there was a simple cyst in liver detected measuring 2.8 x 2.8 x 3.0cm. I had a follow up ultrasound that showed hepatic cy... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As in C T SCAN diagnosis , confirmed so only option is type of cyst and its cause. This is cyst with many septum. Most probably this type of cyst is known as Hydatid cyst and this is the most common cause of cyst in the liver. 2nd reason may be traumatic cyst ,but this type ... | |
On treatment for getting pregnant. Prescribed Thyroxine tablets. How does it help?
Hi i have been given the tablets such as Nitrofuranton 100mg , Thyroxine sodium TA & Clomisd which i need to take from the 4th day of the cycle as i m going through a treatment and havent conceived for the last 9 years though i coneciev... | Hello Thank you for your query. Firstly, if you are anxious for conceiving, I fail to understand why you terminated your pregnancy. Kindly provide the details for me to understand better. THyroxine is given to patients with hypothyroidism, if your TSH is elevated, in order to normalize thyroid function, as hypothyroidi... | |
What causes semen leakage while talking with wife?
I recently face semen leakage while chatting/talking with my wife. We got married recently 3 months back. My wife is in Pakistan and I am working in Singapore. I don't have any bad habits like smoking, consuming alcohol and not even girl friends. Please advice me some... | don't worry brother. it is not semen. it is just normal secretions of glands present below foreskin at the end of prepuce. nothing is abnormal in that . this secreation occurs in some excited stage and before sex. so don't worry. hope my answer is thankful and helpful to you. take care and have a healthy life. | |
Q. I wake up every morning with extreme tiredness, mild headache, feeling very sleepy and have no interest in work. Please give me advice.
Hi, I sleep at 10 PM at night and get up at 7 AM. I am getting adequate sleep. But for the last few days, I wake up very tired in the morning and this is causing me to sleep in off... | Hi, Thanks for posting a query at icliniq. The problem you described can be caused by multiple factors. One of them is subclinical viral infection that wisely affects during change of season. This is generally also associated with generalized myalgia, easy fatigability and decreased interest in work. If these symptoms ... | |
Skin darkening, pigmentation. Using melacare cream, stopped usage. Alternative fairness treatment?
im XXXXXX im using melacare since 3 yrs. if i stop using it my skin tone is going dark before using i was fair but after using it i became more fair but if i stop im loosing my natural clr also im becoming so dark please... | dear homan1977 please stop using cream like this or with similar composition for such a long duration else you might suffer from a condition called topical steroid dependant facies continous use of topical steroid for long period will cause the skin to thin, with dryness, itching, pimples like lesions, excess hair grow... | |
Is it safe to take Vitamin K2 for calcification of aortic valve?
I m on 5mg of Coumadin for DVT. I recently had an Echo and it showed slight calcification of aortic valve, so should I be on Vitamin K2 and if so how much and I have read it should be MK4 not MK7? Is this true, K1 thins the blood and should not be used w... | No form for vitamin should be taken while you are on coumarin analogue. Also the calcification on aortic valve is age related degeneration and no studies throughout Europe, America or Asia, have found it to reverse with vitamin k analogue, it's a fad and not backed by scientific data, so as a cardiologist I would ... | |
How many times i can have iv as i am suffering from iron def anemia?
i am suffering from iron def anaemia.i am having orofer fcm iv.dose of 1000mg atleast every alternate month.every time my Hb reaches 10 and falls to 8 or much lower.how many times i can have iv.I am a 53 yrs old lady.no mensus for last 6 months.earli... | Your HB levels fall because of earlier heavy periods. initially when you take orofer alternate month it will store iron in your body. once the storage is adequate it will cause your hb level to rise. storage of individual person varies so time also varies. so be patience and take treatment till full. thnx | |
Experiencing lower back pain which makes it very hard to stand for more than few minutes
I have lower back pain on my right side. It is very hard to stand in one place for more than a few minutes and bend and pick things up. Last week I had an episode where I couldn't move it at all without screaming in pain. That w... | Hello, Thanks for your query.It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxant... | |
How to treat SLE?
Hello Doctor, i m 11 yrars old gir.i have sle problem since 6 months ,my height is 4'11" and current weight is 48kgs.i am using preduisulin 20mg in alternate day.But my anti ds dna is still positive.so plz what is the best solution 4 me plz give ur advice...thank | Dear Madam,Your treatment is right , anti ds DNA signifies the activity of lupus and it will take time to settle down.Dr. Shruti | |
What are the chances of pregnancy after having taken levonorgestrel?
Hi, My girlfriend and I had sex during her fertile days, she took levonorgestrel 0,75mg 17hrs after, and 12hrs later took the second dose, as the prescription says, what are the chances she will be pregnant? and I read that the following 5 to 10 days... | Hi,Your girlfriend has taken Levonorgestrel well in stipulated time; hence she is well protected from the pregnancy due to this intercourse. However, please understand that this pill prevents the pregnancy from the unprotected intercourse performed 72 hours prior to the consumption of the pills. Any intercourse perfor... | |
What causes a lump on the neck?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I was just putting my 18 month old down for his nap and noticed that he has a huge lump on the left side of his neck, under his ear area. He had strep and a ear infection last tues. started antibiotic, h... | welcome to Health care magic.The most possible cause of the lump is enlarged lymph node.Lymph nodes are enlarged after an infection / inflammatory process.Let the treatment gets over and see for reduction in size, is resolved after 1- 2 week of treatment well and good, if not - then needs to examine and scanned for any... | |
Does taking soy isoflavones during the cycle increase chances for twins?
hi i had a query about soy isoflavones . Lately i have read a lot of good stuff about it and claims that it is a natural form of clomid. Although i have no problems concieving , I have two kids both concieved in the first try ,i really have my he... | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Clomid is a drug which leads to stimulate follicular stimulating hormone FSH from pituitary gland .. stimulates maturity of follicle ( higher dose of the medicine can cause maturity of multiple follicles & cause twins/ triplets/ quadruplets & so on) .. These foll... | |
How should testicle tumor, abdomen and lung metastasis be managed post treatment?
hii doctor, i m a post-chemo patient of NS Germ Cell Tumour of left testicle, it also expanded to my abdomen and lungs, high inguil orchidectomy was done on 18th march 2009 in Tata Hospital Mumbai and I recieved four cycles of BEP chemo ... | hello dear . I have gone though your details. Now you have been cured, you required surveillance which is done with the help of CT scan every 6 monthly and tumor markers every 3 monthly for initial 2 years. So keep visiting your doctor regularly and stay fit.thanks regards | |
What causes lower pelvic area pain with lower back and ilium pain?
I have a pain in the lower left pelvic area that includes a constant lower back pain, pain on the Ilium, and lower left pelvic to the bladder area, it keeps me up at night, sitting down makes it worse and I feel that I constantly have to rub the area t... | Hellowelcome to hcmwell the pain seems to be due to PIVD i.e prolapse inter vertebral disc which in turn causes spasm of the lower back muscles leading to pain in the areas u have mentioned...you need to get a MRI OF LUMBO-SACRAL REGION for the confirmation of diagnosis n in the mean time you can start the following tr... | |
Took erythromycin for itchy throat. Had papillary thyroid cancer. How to get relief?
I have a very itchy throat. The MD gave me erythromycin 5 day course in early December. The med took care of the fever and phlegm . I m 43 years male old with a history of papillary thyroid cancer with thyroidectomy , in 2008 and Type... | Hi, Gastro intestinal reflux disorder (GERD) may be a cause. YOu should follow you ENT specialist's advice. Thyroid cancer to be followed with regular thyroglobulin assay and occasionally for radioiodine uptake scan. I dont know whether your radioiodine ablation treatment was done before or not. anyway you should visit... | |
Q. My energy levels are low, and feel sad and cranky. What can I do?
Hello doctor, Lying all day not interested in literally anything, energy levels low, feel tired without any reasons, sad, cranky and not doing any work. This happens in cycles, might work for a day and then shut off for weeks doing nothing productive... | Hi. You seem to be suffering from major depressive disorder. You need to take medication for your disorder and be active in your life. Try to do exercise daily like just go for walk for 30 to 45 minutes, take good food avoid junk food, take good sound sleep at least 6 to 8 hours, develop some creative hobbies like read... | |
What causes pain in shoulder?
Hi I m 17, 5 9 ~145lbs, pretty healthy male. I was playing badminton earlier today and it seems like I popped/dislocated my shoulder. I thought it was just temporary so I took a 5min rest then went back to playing, a few minuted later it popped again. It hurts to stretch it or move it rig... | Hello,A dislocation shoulder is very painful situation,on first instance one may be unable to get it normal without assistance of your doctor.It can be either a recurrent dislocation of shoulder or a rotator cuff injury.I will advise you to not to wait and consult to your orthopedic doctor for evaluation and treatment.... | |
Feeling pressure in the upper stomach pain. Tenderness above belly button. No hernia detected. What else?
Hi. When I put pressure on my upper stomach, for instance bend down or kneel down. I get a knot above my stomach and feels like the outer layer of my stomach muscle is tightening up. It is very painful, I have t... | Hi and welcome to hCM. Well it sounds like abdominal wall issue,not intraabdominal especially if this is sensitive to touch. YOu should do ultrasound of this area to see is there any abscess formation, lipoma or muscle rupture. There can be intraabominal mass which presses abdominal wall but this is rare and more serio... | |
Have OCD, washing hands and bathing for a long time. Should my parents support me?
Hello doctor.I am a girl of 23 years old.I live in Mauritius.I have OCD since a long time and my life is like hell since a few years. Am really fed up and am not following any treatment because my parents feel this isn`t a problem and t... | hello welcome to health care magic Relax and don't worry. No you are not at all a bad person. Anyone can have any kind of problem in life. Your parents should definitely support you. Without family support, it will be difficult to get out of this problem. I advise you to take help of a psychiatrist as this condition is... | |
Q. What foods can my wife take to improve fertility?
Hello doctor, My wife is 24 years old and her height is 4'10" and weight is 61 kg. She is a bit overweight and also has PCOD problem. We got married 2 years back and she cannot get pregnant. Please send the diet chart to reduce her weight. What are all the foods tha... | Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. From your information, I got to know that she is obese. She needs to reduce approximately 6 kg. It is too much weight for her height but no worry she can reduce it by diet and some exercises. She needs very low calorie diet of about 1200 kilocalories a day. Ric... | |
Suggest treatment for bronchitis and asthma
I have a 1 year and 5months old child whose suffering from bronchitis and asthma, one of the medicines the doctor prescribed was sinecod forte, I am worried because I just read the label stating that it shouldn t be administered to children under 3 years old..I want to my ch... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from Chennai.By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does he cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does his... | |
Suggest treatment for hepatitis A
sir,my brother is suffering from hapatitis A. he is not taking anything except little pieces of apple, sugarcane, mineral water and coconut water. can he take steamed rice? i need suggestion regarding what he can take as a food.sincerely yoursS M KamalIndiae-mail: YYYY@YYYY | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has hepatitis A.Rest and diet control is very important for treatment. He should take low fat diet or fat free diet. High protein diet should be taken. Supplements of multivitamin tablets and liv 52 tablets are helpful. He can take steamed r... | |
Suggest treatment to increase hemoglobin count
Hi sir my name is vinod, i have taken blood test of my mother recently her hemoglobin levels are very low i.e, 6.0 gms/dl rest all count is in normal range her age is 45 , what should i do now to improve the levels of hemoglobin and what are the consequences of it . | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. Anemia has many types. According to the morphology of the red cells in the blood they are classified. Depending on the classification and a detailed history the treatment of anaemia is initiated. Anaemia may occur due to blood loss (acute or chronic), nutritional deficien... | |
Having systemic lupus. Ultra sound of kidney shows microhematuria. Should I get the x-ray done?
Hello. I have systemic lupus (calm). I usually get lab work done 1-2 times a yr. to check my kidney, etc. due to the lupus. Three yrs. ago, June 2010 I've been having occult blood (1) in my urine. I asked my Rheumatalogist... | Hi there, sle can affect kidney best way to detect is RBC in urine examination> 4, urine spot protein creatinine ratio > 0.2 and high dsdna and low c3 levels . Then we call it lupus nephritis. In your case stone is also present. So rbc can be because of stone also. It is important to rule out SLE nephritis as it is mo... | |
Can treatment of piles prevent conception ?
I am 30 years of age and have been experiencing piles for a very long time now. I am still on the curing process. But in the mean time, can this prevent me from conceiving? Are they any medicine or curing process you will like to suggest to me as well? Are there any challeng... | hi welcome to HCM read your prob,medicine which used in piles cant affect fertility. you should rule out cause of infertility by getting blood test for gonadal hormons, CBC ESR nUSG for follicular study. discuss it with your doc n start proper treatment. | |
Have Factor 5, lupus anticoagulant, DVT in leg. Itchy, fluid filled blisters in leg. Normal symptoms?
I recently had a dvt in my leg. I also have been diagnosed with factor 5 and lupus anticoagulant . I am on warfarin now for it. In the last few days I have been getting blisters on my affected leg. These blisters are ... | Hi, Since you already have pre-existing DVT, lupus and factor 5 deficiencies, you are likely to develop these lesions and they occur quite often in these patients. Please do take the relevant measures to prevent them from worsening like limb elevation. Continue to take warfarin. You may need a few sterile dressings for... | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Could Losartan cause swollen ankles?
i have had a tendency towards swollen ankles for over 30 years since i had dvt. lately the swelling has gotten worse- i take loasrtan for high blood pressure( have been taking it for secveral years) couldthat be making the situation worse? i am overweight, do not excercise regular... | Hi,Don't worry about Losartan. It has no side effect of causing edemas. Take careCome back if you have any further questions | |
Suggest treatment for ankle sprain
i slightly twisted my ankle this morning, but caught myself before it actually twisted. i was able to walk on it all day and had no pain. I even forgot it happened. When I got home from work and got out of the car, i noticed it hurt on the top of my foot. I proceeded to walk my dog a... | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your history pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading PAIN.I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace.Physiotherapy like u... | |
What could cause red bump on gum?
It's slightly hard to explain, but behind my top front teeth, there's a white flap I guess of gum tissue. It started out as a red bump after I had my braces tightened and had power chains put on to pull my teeth together. Now it's white and it like, peels back from the roof of my mout... | hello thanks for consult at hcm..it could be frictional keratosis if it is white,,the red bump could be abscess,, either ways take a iopa radiograph, u may also need antibiotics ad analgesics under the prescription of ur treating dentist,, plz take an opinion with a dentist,, do not neglect it,, hope it helps,,tc | |
What is the treatment for sarcoidosis and latent tuberculosis?
My mother aged 59 was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis at GB Pant hospital. The reports showed: -Honey combing of lungs was seen in Xray. -Elevated ACE levels: 67.70 U/L. -Liver Biopsy: Sections show cores of liver tissue with maintained lobular architecture. Ma... | hi..as your concern your mother has SARCOIDOSIS. DOTS treatment had produced side effect on LIVER FUNCTION . your doctor had changed the therapy regime to avoid toxicity of DOTS regime.its only 7 days so better to have LIVER FUNCTION TEST after 10 -15 day..to see if present side effect is of changed regime or earlier o... | |
What is the recovery time for typhoid fever in a child?
Sir, My daughter is suffering from typhoid since 5 days she is taking the medicine cefedoxime twice a day. for fever nice kid we are taking this is the 5th day but still the temparature is rising in the morning How many days it take to cure completely. | Hello,I hope your child is currently feeling better.The medicine that she is taking is alright.Fever in case of typhoid tapers down slowly and gradually. Do not worry about it. Low appetite and weight loss is common with typhoid! Take care of the child's nutrition. Complete cure will take minimum of two weeks.Wishing h... | |
Should Cushing s syndrome be investigated given the various symptoms?
Hi there doc I have a 9 year old daughter who had childhood asthma. She was on singulair and seretide. She was a skinny baby and as she grew we noticed her stomach got larger. She started putting on alot of weight in spite of us being a healthy eati... | well she is definitely overweight but only this factor does not qualify her to be investigated for cushing,'s syndromesome kids have tendency to gain weight inspite of eating just adequate.. a lot depends on family history, daily outdoor playing habits, gadget useAs for investigating for cushings syndrome.. she needs... | |
Should a blood test be done while suffering from high fever?
My granddaughter who is 10 years old and is nonverbal with autism. She had a fever of 103 and had a seizure .she was taken to emerg in the hospital. Antibiotics was prescribed, which she has difficulty taking. She was also given a suppository to reduce her f... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. the situation with which you went to hospital, the kids temperature has to be reduced first. Hence probably they went about giving an antibiotic. Blood test after am antibiotic is required if the kid didn't recover, if recov... | |
What is the treatment for calcium deposit on the forehead?
Hi I got in a four wheller wreak about 4 years ago and I found out that a calcium deposit formed on my forhead the docter said I m fine but if I want it tooking off then I could just for looks.. It dosent hurt but I was wondering if that sounds right | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have calcification lat your injury site. It is a chronic process. No need to worry about that. If you want to remove it then you can go for excision. If uou don't want to remove then also its ok.Hope I have answered your question, if ... | |
low MCV and low MCH but all other levels normal. What is it ?
I am a 46 year old male. For over 7 years I have had low levels of MCV (78) and MCH (25) but all my other blood levels are normal including iron, B12, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit , MCHC, RDW, WBC, platelets, MPV, differential WBC s, thyroid and liver functi... | Dear thanks for query.This low MCV and MCH indicates that your RBC are small in size and low in iron.this can happen in case if chronic hypoxia means low oxygen level in blood.Please talk to your doctor and look for it.bye. | |
Q. What can be done for loose teeth and bleeding gums?
Hello doctor, A couple of my adult teeth feel loose. My gums are sore and bleed randomly as well as when I brush. Do I have gum disease? | Hello. As you say about your gum condition and oral health, I think you have a gum infection. But do not worry. It is common and curable. You need a dental appointment as soon as possible. He or she will examine clinically and advice treatment (deep oral prophylaxis, gingival flap surgery). You can follow some instruct... | |
Suggest food supplements for jaundice patients
Hi,4 7may I an sweyr yoeuar rhesal th queroiles ridght now ? Please type your query here...my father is 47 years old and he is suffering from jaundice which is mild now but he is feeling weakness too much nowdays. which kind of food should i give to him? | Hi & Welcome to HCM.Incomplete data like the lab tests, the cause of jaundice (hepatitis A, B, C, or E)???I appreciate your concern for your beloved father.Assuming that he is suffering from Hepatitis Virus type A or E infection (confirmed by serological tests), I would suggest the following:1. Complete bed rest till t... | |
Could IVF help to have a healthy baby?
i have a 5year old daughter who Is perfectly healthy in every way. but i have had 2 children aswell who both had a lethal form of skeletal dysplasia. after the first time with it. i was told it would never happen again it is so rare and if it did it would be a girl. unfortunately... | Hi you can have a healthy baby. IVF can help you in this by selecting the unaffected embryos by doing peri implantation genetic diagnosis. | |
How can reddish mouth patches with irritation due to allergy be treated?
Hello, for a few years now I have gotten reddish patches around the corners of mouth that extend out about an inch and then drop down toward my chin. They do not hurt, the do not itch, it just looks irritated and of course I look like a clown as ... | u are pale....hence it is necessary to know ur blood reports..get cbc.,esr,.serum B12 LEVEL,. VIT D LEVEL...AS ANAEMIA/VIT B12 DEFICIENCY CAN CAUSE PATCHES AROUND MOUTH. U HAVE NOT TOLD REGARDING UR AGE/SEX .HABBITS OF SMOKING..WHICH MAY B CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.ALCOHOL CANCAUSE SYMPTOM AS U DESCRIBED.U NEED TO STOP IT. | |
Chronic pain due to lumbar puncture. Taking light medication. Recommendations?
Hi, I had a lumbar puncture to diagnose csf headache 8 weeks after the birth of my second son, since having the lumbar puncture I've suffered with chronic pain in m coccyx. I've tried a diclofenac gel and tried all sorts of prescribed table... | Hi,Based on the details you had headache during post natal period for which lumbar puncture was done to know CSF opening pressure and to rule out any infections.Now you have coccyges pain ( you meant to say pain in the tail bone).Lumbar puncture is done at L3-L4 or L4-L5 vertebral level.Pain secondary to CSF drainage w... | |
What is the time-frame for follicle rupture after injecting HUCOG 5000?
When will the follicle rupture after taking HUCOG 5000 injection? hello doctor, i took HUCOG 5000 IU on 29/08/17, my follicle size yesterday was 20 mm. I just want to know that how much time it takes for rupture after injection. and for how many d... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It takes 24 hours to 48 hours to rupture follicles after injection. Follicle size 20 is enough to get injection HCH 500 iu.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sravanthi | |
Is there any side effects of pumpkin seed oil?
I m a 57 year old male. I recently started taking pumpkin seed oil to help arthritis . The next day, I was shocked to find I was pooping John Deere green. Christmas green in fact. I felt fine otherwise, but I quit taking it and the stool returned to normal the next day. D... | Hello There.. Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum.. Since your stool turned to normal color after stopping the pumpkin seed oil I would suspect it has cause for your green stool.. Pumpkin seed oil is considered beneficial for arthritis, BPH, Irritable bowel syndrome. Reducing cholesterol level etc. If you find it benefic... | |
How does autoimmune hepatitis affect my sperm?
how does autoimmune hepatitis affect my sperm i am 21 years old and have had AIH for six years now. my bilirubin is high cause my eyes are really yellow and my sperm looks kinda of an orange color and it looks really reddish i haven't ejaculated in a while, how does this ... | Hello, According to mentioned history, you are having blood in semen called hematospermia. For that, you need to rule out seminal vesiculitis which is a common cause for that. I would like to suggest you investigate with semen analysis and ultrasonography pelvis with special emphasis on seminal vesicle and prostate. Ho... | |
Suggest remedy for capsule stuck in trachea
Yes i swallowed an Enzyme gelatin capsule down the wrong pipe about 2 hours ago. It seems to have somewhat disolved a bit and i was able to bring up some of the enzyme but the the capsule has not disolved and is still in my throat. I tried coughing several times but is still... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, the capsule might have stuck in posterior pharynx. It is very difficult to remove this by your own. So better to consult ENT doctor and get done endoscopic examination of pharynx. By this we can diagnose if capsule is stuck ther... | |
What causes white fleshy bits in stool with abdominal pain?
I went to the bathroom a few moments ago and there were white/pink fleshy bits in my stool? I have had a bit of abdomindal pain the last few days, particulary under my right ribcage and just below my belly button but nothing too serious, what can be the cause... | You are having dysentery. Nothing to worry about.just take Tab NORFLOX - TZ twice daily for 3-5 days along with tab meftal spas.It will be relieved. | |
How to ascertain that I may be under the risk of getting cancer?
Hi, on my father's side,many family members have or had rare forms of cancer.some have died.Just found out my 3rd cousin 23yrs old passed away 3 hrs ago. 3 wks ago he had his eye removed due to a benign tumor.than yesterday we found out he had cancer thr... | you are high risk individual for cancer as your family history. you have not name of cancer whic your father had. your cousin may had testicular germ cell tumor ,that is common for that age,but testcular tumors have very good chances for cure. plz check for Li fraumeni syndrome. | |
Is it MS if I have vision changes, floaters, weakness in limbs, bladder issues?
a few years ago i started having changes in vision, beginning with blurry vision which i corrected with contacts. I then began getting floaters in both eyes. I have gone to a retina specialist and they confirmed it was caused by inflammati... | Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum. Of course all the symptoms ar coinciding with the multiple sclerosis, But is always advisible to consult a neurologist for diagnosis. Your symptoms are all related to the urinary tract infection, and the constitutional symptoms there on. I... | |
Whats causing back pain and stomach pain radiating to the buttocks and thigh 2 years after healed back injury?
I injured my back in dancing class back in 2012 (spring) and it healed after 1 week (partially) with complete pain free achieved after approx 10 days. One week ago, I noticed a dull ache in my lower back then... | HiThank for asking to HCMI can understand your worry and I could say that this is not because of your injury but this could be dysmenorrhea, refer pain of this could be toward your buttock and thigh and this will go way with the help of any pain killer and the drug of choice would be ""Ibuprofen"" you can try this, not... | |
Should i take two tablets even after four months of my CABG?
Hi I have undergone bypass on 1st Feb 2012 and am taking several medicines along with Clopitel 75 mg twice a day. I have been taking this medicine once a day for last 4 years. Do you think I shold still take two tablets even after 4 months of my CABG? | hello, I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM. you need life long medication i.e.antiplatelets and statin following bypass surgery.However you may not continue with dose of clopilet 75 mg twice a day.You may reduce it to once a day. You should follow healthy life style and also continue other medication a... | |
Gum swollen with pus at last molar. Due to wisdom tooth or by wearing braces?
On the right side of my teeth, just behind my last molar my gum is swollen. The swelling is not red (its the color of healthy gums), and has pus (I assume, because I have a constant bad taste in my mouth). When I close my mouth, I can feel i... | hi, as your gums behind the last molar is swollen it suggests of pericoronitis or may be the last molar is errupting and also you feel pain in your throat that could be a reaction of your immune system to 3rd molar erruption.you please star warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day and also consult your dental surgeon in the... | |
Suggest treatment for porencephaly in kids
dear sir , i have a kid of years who is suffering with porencephaly and the MRI report states INDICATION : NOT MENTIONED. MRI BRAIN — REPORT Technical : TSE TI, T2 Wt. images of the Axial sections without IV contrast. *** Signals from orbits are normal, bilaterally. No masse:... | Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Procencephaly is a condition where the cerebrum of our brain does not develop properly. Our nerves are made of basic unit neurons which have a small cell body and a long axon. The axons have an insulation. These insulated portions are arranged in the white matter while ... | |
Why is my penis skin cracked dry and tight and painful?
i am 18 an i am uncircumcised and my girlfriend has been checked and she is clean. but my penis is cracked dry an peeling and it feels like the skin is getting tighter and i cant pull it back without extreme pain. it hurts after i ejaculate and to go pee sometime... | Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Cracks, fissures and erosions in the penis can also lead to secondary bacterial infection. Fissuring can be either the inner part of foreskin or the outer part and also involve with swelling. The Causes could be:Excessiv washingRepetitive Friction during Se... | |
Need advice on diagnostic symptoms of cancer.
Hi I had an ultrasound that showed multinodular goitre, a cystic mass with solid components and thyroid lower poles reaching both sides of the neck, I have been feeling lethargic had weight loss and difficulty breathing I am concerned about thyroid cancer | You need further investigations. 1. Thyroid function tests TFTs to see if you are hyperthyroid, euthyroid or hypothyroid.2. An ultrasound of neck and an ultrasound guided FNAC (fine needle aspiration for cytology ) of suspicious nodule in thyroid to get to a diagnosis.Dyspnea can be due to pressure on wind pipe from go... |
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