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CRP count 31, occasional flu, diverticulus, Hb 12.4
I ve just received a CRP count of 31 after standard tests - I ve had flu on and off for the past three months or so (four times - lots of my friends in London have had the same) - and have had diverticulitis some years ago. I m 50 and a male - all the other tests cam... | Hello, You have already taken the next logical step, which is to repeat the test. However, if the Hb remains the same, a careful review of your "red cell indices" and/or a review of your peripheral blood film by an expert hematologist may be warranted. Kind regards. | |
What causes a hard lump with odor on the neck?
Hi, My husband has noticed a hard lump on the back of his neck (center),it doesn't move. It keeps getting bigger and is very painful. It hurts to move his neck. Today he noticed a strong odor on his finger after rubbing it. There's no odor if you sniff the bump, but i... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Hr may have dermoid cyst or sebaceous cyst. It cause lump with odour. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatme... | |
Suggest treatment for the nightfall
Hi Sir,I am 26 year old and my hight is 5.4inch and i have problem of nightfall that's creating me a problem there is one girl in my office when i meet her then this problem disturb me ...please give me advise to resolve this i am very upset due to this...please help me :( | Try pranayama and relaxing excercise. Also try yoga. Do self counselling. Speak with your subconscious and then fall asleep | |
What could cause chest pain?
Hi. I am 23 y/o male 6 1 about 250 pounds. Thursday evening i was awoke from sleep with a pain in my chest and an inability to breathe deeply without pain. The pain subsided after 10-15 minutes. Unfortunately, this morning around 1 a.m. it has return with a vengeance, along with a rapid he... | any associated fever, cough or loss of weight or appetite.if none of these can treat like costochondritis. can take acetaminophen tablets and diclofenac gel for local application.pain can continue intermittently for 6-12 months | |
What could be the cause for sleep disorders in an asthma patient ?
My mother-in-law is 45 years old.Height 5.2 and weight 80 kgs.She has asthma since many years but gets asthma attacks rarely now.she is able to sleep well only alternate night and not on daily basis.kindly help. | Hi, Thanks for query, As she is 45 yrs she might have manopausal syndrome. She should consult gynaec,if she has manopausal problem withthe treatment she will be alright. she can take some tab.for insomnia if required. Ok and bye. | |
What causes a sore moving lump in jaw line?
I have had this bump in my leg that moves around for awhile now all of a sudden i have a bump in my jaw line that moves around... it seems like the bump in my leg has now disapeard. The lump is sore when i touch it or move it around and my side of my face feels a little swol... | Hi dear ,Understanding your concern. as per your query sore moving lump in jaw line is a lipoma which is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are non-cancerous . Sometimes they become painful and biggest in size due to infection and become cause of concern . I wou... | |
Can unwanted 72 i pill cause any bad effect on baby if there is a conception?
Hi doctor, my menstrual cycle stoped on 5th march, thereafter i had sex, but 1 day after i took unwanted 72 i pill, my cycle till now not started which was on 22nd march, if there is conception, any bad effect will creat on my baby??? I want... | Hello dearI understand your concernUnwanted 72 contains hormones which are normally produced in body. So the only effect of taking Unwanted 72 is hormonal imbalance which occurs.But there are no documented side effects or bad effects on the baby per se.There is only chance of pregnancy being ectopic that means outside... | |
What causes hallucinations and bloody diarrhea while on Wellbutrin, Vistaril, Remeron and Celexa?
was recently put on meds for panic attacks/depression, I was also suicidal. The meds are - wellbutrin, vistaril, Valium, remeron and another I think celexa?? I m hallucinating right now, hearing talking, shadows all aroun... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The medications you are currently using are included in polypharmacy, three different anti depressants. It may affect your body in general. You are hallucinating, so antipsychotics should be started. Consult your Psychiatris... | |
Suggest treatment for wheat allergy
good after noon, my son 7 years old, has a wheat allergy at the age of 3 years. and i immidiately stop all the products. and start giving him gluten free product. but now from last 4-5 months, he is regulary taking his normal diet that we people took. and it does not have any proble... | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your son's history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Were I treating him, I would not suggest him stopping gluten-containing products now as he is already is taking them for 4-5 months without any symptoms.2. Wheat allergy can improve by itself wit... | |
How to confirm the presence of follicles in uterus after taking krimson 35?
Gud afternoon. i am from trichy. my marriage has been over before 10 months. but still now i am not pregnant. i have consulted a doctor and took a scan she told me that there are some follicles in the ovaries. she told me to take krimson 35 ta... | Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concermn. Krimson 35 is a high dose hormonal preparation It does not affect the ova present in ovary.. but it can stimulate ovulation itself to start an ovulatory menses (which are essential for conception ) .. It is given in ovulation failure ...to block ovulation for few c... | |
Suggest opinion about liver condition and significance of HBV DNA result
I am a hep B+ patient continuing 10 years. HBV DNA in jan'11 were 13 IU/ML, SGOT 35U/L, SGPT 32 U/L, ULTRASONOGRAPHY - No Significant Abnormality. At present, I do not take any med. for hep B+. Now I want to know my liver position and significant... | Hi I can understand your concern...I appreciate your awareness to get aware why reports of HBV DNA done ????See you are having hbsag carrier case. In patient having hbsag if HBV DNA increased along with elevated liver enzymes for three month than it suggest you are in active stage means virus multiplying ....So for ... | |
Is amway finer effective in treating constipation?
Hello doctor,My regards to you. My query is about my father(63). He is dealing with his constipation since abt 30 yrs. I m being told that AMWAY fiber is gonna help him. But we do not know how to take it. If you could tell me it will be of great help.THANX !!!!! | Hello, Yes, Amway Nutrilite Fiber is a very valuable and a health effective product in treating constipation, maintain good health and prevent many diseases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician | |
Brain hemorrhage. Has vertigo, swelling in brain. Stopped medication. Other options?
Hi sir,I am sheefa Shams, my father got brain haemorrhage on 2011 and we consulted a good DR. HP Narayan (Ranchi, India). He handled the situation at that moment and he is almost fine till date, but from last one month he is again exp... | Hi Sheefa, Thank you for posting your query. Surely, if you can upload the CT scan reports and doctor's prescription, it would be very useful. In Ranchi, the best neurologist is Dr K K Sinha (Mansarovar, Booty Road). In Bangalore, you can consult Dr Murali Srinivas at Manipal Hospital, old Airport road, Bangalore. In C... | |
Suggest remedy for abdominal and back pain with constipation
hi Dr i have been told i have kidney stones that have broken down in the bladder a couple of days ago and now i have abdominal pain and lower back pain with pale stools and constipation etc what do you think it could be as i cant get into see my Dr for a cou... | Hi.I would have appreciated your detailed history. Anyways, the history you have given is suggestive of GI problem as you have pale stools, pain in abdomen and back and constipation. Constipation makes stool darker. I would think of Pancreatitis as the first possibility due to the history of pale stools along with back... | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
Does coughing with mucus & milky white tissue like substance a sign of having bronchitis?
I had been having a very high body temperature, felt exhausted, felt pain in my chest and been tired for a four to five days. Now my temperature is almost normal, I feel no pain, but I've lost my voice (I can only whisper and har... | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. No, whitish thing is not your vocal cord. So no need to worry about it. This thing is sputum (expectoration). And your history and description suggest possibility of post viral bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Cl... | |
Suggest treatment for stomach pain in a child
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 7 year old son is complaining of stomach pain around the belly button area. it comes and goes he said its like someone is leaning on his stomach. this has been going on for the last 3 weeks o... | Hi, You need to do an ultrasound imaging to exclude any organic dis., and you may give him buscopan syrup to relieve this pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Could nerves being pinched during lower back surgery lead to pain and numbness in legs?
I just had lower back surgery and some nerves were pinched b my left leg for left leg has no pain but right leg has pain and two last toes are numb. Doctor said work was mma mainly done Linn right side and that our should stop in a... | Yes, spinal nerve roots can be "jangled" during spine surgery. Nerve tissue is particularly delicate, so it can take months, and sometimes years, for it to settle down. But the pain should settle down over the next few days, while it may take longer for the numbness to resolve but that should be less of a problem. | |
Excessive possessiveness in love relationship. How can I overcome this?
Hello sir i am a biy at the age of 22 age i feel possessive about my own thing.. even more than that it is continuing in my love case also , if my lover say that i speak with that boy means i feel disturbed, but she in in love with me and me too. ... | Hi Dear thanks for your question,possessiveness in love at this age is a normal, but don't' be possessive so much that it disturbs your day today life,take things lightly ,your primary concern should be your studies,or your carrier,i mean what ever your doing,as you will grow with time these things settle dawn of itsel... | |
Does Tryptomer help to treat nerve compression in L5/S1 disc?
Hi I am having nerve compressionn in my L5/S1 disc and due to that my right leg is having numbness while standing. With in 02 minutes of standing the nubness starts and after sitting it is normal. Doctor has given me Tremtomer 10 for 07 days. Is it a cure o... | HelloThanks for writing in Health care magicI had gone through your query and understood your concerns.Your doctor gave correct treatment it cures neuropathic pain and also induces sleepHope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be ha... | |
Could burning over tip of penis be a sign of prostate infection?
Hello, after I urinate the tip of my penis burns and it burns alittle after I defficate. I was checked for all STD's last month and was negative. Last fall I was treated with antibotics. The MD was leaning towards a Prostate infection. Does it sound like... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The symptoms are suggestive of urinary tract infection, the burning micturation is a classical sign of UTI.I would like yo know whether there is any history of high grade fever, chills and rigor which will suffice the UTI.You may be require lab investigation like urine examination for pus cells whi... | |
What is the remedy for the hyper lipids, high uric acid and enlarged liver?
Respected Sir, Gall blooder removed in the year 2000, For last 8yrs Hyper lipids,High uric acid including large liver , when medication going on then all the results coming down.Today on 13/4/2014 done usg & found large liver, started Omez OD,... | Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for posting your query. It seems you are mostly having fatty liver in my opinion. Can you please post all your reports to me along with your height and weight, so i can exactly guide you in right direction. Initially patients' of fatty liver are absolutely asymptomatic ex... | |
How long after being treated for jaundice should diet regime be followed?
I suffered from jaundice with bilirubin level as high as 45...but have recovered completely and have started to eat normal outside food and having no problems but do i have to not eat outside food for few weeks...if so ...how many weeks do i hv ... | Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.If your liver function test is normal and all numbers are within normal limits and if you have good appetite, there is no need to follow any specific diet.Since you have recovered completely, you can have your routine diet.I hope that answers your query. | |
Tiredness, depression, thinning hair, lower back pain, fibrosis lump. Had blood test. Help?
I am a 25 year old female 71 Kg 160 cm, married, no children, no previous pregnancy, not using birth control pills. I had a blood test just yesterday, my platelets count is 465, MCH 24.5, MCV 75.5, MCHC 32.4. Is there any reaso... | HI thanks for your queryi can feel your concerns.your blood test shows MCV on lower side and platelet count on slightly higher side,most likely deficiency anaemiai advise you to take iron and multivitamin supplements after consulting your doctorfor constipation,i advise you to drink lot of water and take ispagol husk,.... | |
What is the little button between penis and belly called?
this is kind of awkward but here i go, i am 17 years old and i have little button on the skin of the... lower abdomen (between the penis and the belly, i don't know what its called). i did my recherche i think it might just be acne (given my age) or fordyce spo... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Your query is ambiguous and incomplete.You said that it looks like acne, I suspect it to be a infected hair follicle.As this the hair rich area, probably, it might be a infected hair follicle.This is usually caused by staphylococcal bacteria.It is not a s... | |
How can cavities be fixed?
I went to the dentist today, they said I have cavities, and am losing my jaw bone, then they gave me a paper to see an oral and maxillofacial surgery DDS, it says "Please evaluate lesions on post palate right and left side" and i cannot read the rest -- ???? Can anyone help tell me what i am... | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the infection secondary to decay of teeth might have resulted in osteomyelitis means infection of the bone resulting in destruction of bone. or it can be secondary to periapical cyst or any benign tumor of the jaw. you can take a radiograph of the jaw like OPG whi... | |
What does the ct report regarding cancer indicate?
CT report of my father aged 67 yrs suggests extensive secondary cancer in liver and abdomen. What are his chances of survival.LFT results show: SGOT (AST) 77 U/L, SGPT (ALT) 64 U/L, GGTP 184 U/L, ALP 537 U/L, BILIRUBIN TOTAL 1.30 mg/dl, BILIRUBIN DIRECT 0.66 mg/dl....... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. CT report suggestive of metastatic spread in liver and abdomen. This means primary site is somewhere else. And so we need to first find out the organ from which cancer has been originating. So better to consult oncologist and get done PET sca... | |
Difficult to manage anger. What to do?
i really think im losing my mind!!! everytime i am with someone i get so angry at them especially my father and i dont know why. i try to keep meself to myself now because its easier that way and i just about what i have done in the past and feel so guitly about it. I went to see... | Hello....... Thanks for your query. I understand your concern with inability to control anger. I would suggest a thorough psychiatric evaluation to rule out depressive disorder, personality disorders and impulse control disorders that can manifest this way. Subsequently anger management sessions along with choice of ap... | |
Suggest treatment for lump in shin area
I have a very small 'ball' in my around my shin area (under the skin) which I can move around. I have had it for quite a long time now. It does not hurt in the slightest and has not grown since I noticed it, quite a long time ago. Is this something to worry about? | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.your concern is why painless lump with mild redness when injected with so called painless Boostrex dose?This being a foreign protein vaccine - a reaction is bound to come and is normal.And quoated the vaccine is Painless- as its with painless red lump.Hope this would reply your query... | |
What causes vomiting in a 6 year old?
Hi. My son is almost 6 years old. Tuesday night he vomited his dinner. I suspected he had a 24 stomach bug that many people have been getting over the past month. His pediatrician always recommends a regiment of frequent sips of Gatorade until he can keep everything down for 6 hou... | Hi, There are Humpty number of causes for vomiting in 6 years old. Given the scenario, it looks like your son may be having acute gastroenteritis or a viral illness. As you mentioned, children will get tired when they have a high-grade fever. But if they are active when afebrile, then it is unlikely due to any serious ... | |
What causes pain in palm and difficulty to rotate wrist?
Hi, i have had surgery in may for de querveins release, I was recently told by the surgeon in a recent visit I need a second surgery now for intersection syndrome... Today I had a accident with my hand, was opening a closet door which came off the hinges, when I... | Hello,I have studied your case and I think that you may have developed soft tissue injury in your wrist. It is common after such injuries but chances of bon injury is less. I would suggest you to follow these steps.1.Hot water fomentation2.Tablet Bruten 400 mg twice daily.3.Compression bandage, avoid putting load on th... | |
Can constipation cause infertility?
Sir I am suffering from constipation every morning I have to push hard some time I have to do manually does it affect my conceive chances, because every morning semence coming out after pushing so I m worried | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like you to try ayurvedic medicine for your constipation problem. You can take Softovac powder with luke warm water. It's a natural stool softener and it doesn't have any side effects. I hope my answer will help you. ... | |
Suggest natural remedies to prevent yeast infection
How can I prevent a yeast infection after I've taken antibiotics? I've tried drinking lots of water, eating yogurt, and even taking AZO yeast pills, but it doesn't always stop it. Aside from creams and the flucan (I think that what the pill is) what natural way can I... | Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you to eat as much curd you can. You can also take mushroom in your diet. Eat healthy foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits, dry fruits etc. This much care will help you improve your flora.I will be happy to answer more of your co... | |
Is MRI required for pain above kidneys near spine?
Hello, I ve had a pain in my right back side above kidneys, closer to spine for about two years now. It feels like muscle pain, except sometimes I an actually feel the knots and its not something that goes away after a massage. Should I be getting an MRI or full body ... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.A pain in the right upper back can be due to many causes including those involving the spine. The correct approach is to get examined by your doctors and doing a ultrasound scan. The pain from stones in kidneys and gall bladder can be felt in the right upper back. Since you have the pain for 2 ... | |
Suffering from historical conversion reaction problem, falls unconscious often. Pshycological or neurological ?
respected mam, my daughter AAAAA, age 18 years has suffering due to historical conversion reaction problem.she quite oftenly get in to un-concious stage more than 7 hours a day continuing with her sleep. we ... | Hi, Geetha, Thanks for query. As her all reports are normal so any neurological diseases are ruled out. It seems that she might be having hysterical problem. Consult Psychologist for counseling. Ok and bye. | |
What causes dripping of urine in a 7 year old?
My 7 yr old daughter told me that urine is dripping out. It has gone on all day today. This has never occurred before. She is very healthy and has no existing health issues. She stated there wasn t any burning during urination and that it didn t hurt. She is approx 4 5 an... | Hi Plesae do a urine routine test to check for infection sugar etc.If nothing is there look for psychological causes like fear,. Peer pressure etcShow her to a pediatrician for evaluation.Do not frighten her.God blessDr uma | |
Can abnormal axillary lymph nodes be precursors of cancer?
I have an abnormal right axillary lymph node - found in a breast scan June 2013. I had the scan due to extreme density. I m 48, over 4 years post-menopausal. The 25 mm in length lymph node had a 5 mm corticol thickening. The biopsy revealed a no cancer, but a ... | Thanks for your quetion on HCM.In my opinion you are having inflammatory cause for enlarged lymphnodes in axilla.As your biopsy from breast mass is negative for cancer, I don't think lymphnodes are malignant in nature.Znother evidence is pain in the lymphnodes.Pain usually seen in infection, inflammatory nodes and not ... | |
Suggest remedy for severe itching and broken skin after being treated for staff infection
I HAVE HAD STAFF INFECTION 10 YEARS AGO . COME BACK EVERY 2 TO 4 YEARS I THING IT COULD BE SOMETHING ELSE. WENT TO DOCTER GAVE ME ANTIBIOTICS CLAERED THE BAD AREA BUT SKIN BROKE OUT EVERY WHERE. WENT BACK TO DOCTOR SAID SEE DERMA... | Thanks for posting you query to health care magic.broaken skin is a predisposing factor for infection .As you are having only ithching goes in favour of some allergic etiology or could be due to some fungal infection .antibiotic will not be helpful .I need some more information about your complain to suggest you correc... | |
How can hepatitis B, low platelet levels with nosebleeds be treated?
sir my father is suffering from hepatites b and his condition was smewhat lukewarm from last 4-5 years but now his platelet level came down to 40000. Now he is also having nosebleeds we are very much worried we have taken him to many doctors but no o... | Hi,HBV can not be completely treated as HBsAg can NOT be completely eradicated in a patient suffering from HepB. However, "complications" may be prevented if proper medication is taken and proper diet plan is followed. Treatment is advised IF high values of liver enzymes AND high viral load on a PCR. If HBV DNA count i... | |
Are there any tests to check the heart?
I had a high on a c-reactive protein test that came with a group of tests. This was last summer. Not concerned about my heart till I had a strange shimmer in my heart last night and this morning. Is there more blood tests or other test to check my heart or should I be concerned... | Hello. Thank your for contacting HCM. I carefully read and understood your concerns. The C-reactive protein (CRP) is an established indicator of coronary artery disease risk. People who are higher on CRP have a greater risk for an eventual cardiac event than people who have in within normal ranges. It is, in common wor... | |
What could cause blood in pants without pain and all tests being normal?
I am a 16 year old male. During the night, I will find blood in my pants and I don't feel any pain, and sometimes I don't even know it happened until late in the day. I have had tests done, such as an ultrasound on my kidneys and a urine test. Th... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. If ultra sound on kidneys and urine tests are done and doctors could not find anything which could cause blood leakage from penis, then you should not worry much. Bleeding is also possible from a tear in one of the fragile veins within the prostate, the orga... | |
Q. Is there any ayurvedic remedy for severe hair fall and reduced density?
Hello doctor, The density of my hair is decreasing and I have a severe hair fall. It looks like an androgenic alopecia to me. Please suggest any natural medicine which can reduce this or block the DHT. I am currently taking Antoxid HD and Zinco... | Hello. I read your query. Take Bhringraj oil and do gentle massage with it of your scalp on every alternate day and wash your hair with mild herbal shampoo. Take Capsule Bhringraj two capsules two times a day with water for two weeks. Consult me after two weeks regarding improvement and for further management or you ca... | |
Red streak in middle of uvula, pain in oral cavity, swollen lymph node, hurts to swallow. Help
Hello, Hope you are doing well today. I hope you can help me out. Sx began ~5 days ago. Noticed one red streak right in the middle of my uvula . Incredible pain on the far back left side of oral cavity. Pain increases upon i... | Hello dear,All these symptoms indicate that you might be having Pharyngitis.Management includes:1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve pain.2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism.4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to pro... | |
Is fever normal after undergoing stomach cancer surgery?
Hello, I have a grandma that had a stomach cancer removal about 4 years ago. But just recently she had a horrible high fever and red spot start to appear all over her body. Does anyone know what is happening or what might be happening to her? Thank you for your ... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Dhe has history of stomach cancer. However she might have some infection. Her platelet count may be low and it leads to red spots. She should go for complete blood count with platelet count. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should ... | |
Q. My baby is suffering from frequent cough and is allergic to cold. What medicine should be given?
Hello doctor, My baby is 3.5 years old and weighs about 12 kg. She is suffering from frequent cough and she is allergic to cold. What medicine should be given? | Hello. Everyone has an allergy to cold, its severity varies between individuals. If she had recurrent episodes of cough, and it associated with wheezing then, it could be hyper-reactive airway disease. It is common but sometimes it may turn out to asthma, it is more common if there is a family history of similar illnes... | |
Whats the prognosis for pneumonia with C diff?
A friends husband is in ICU on a ventilator with pneumonia, as well as C Diff and the last antibiotic to try is being given. Cath was done on heart which showed no blockages. They are saying they are using the last heart med at their disposal to get his heart pumping over... | Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion he is in septic shock. In this due to blood stream infection , toxic substances are released in the blood by bacteria and these substances cause cardiac damage and low function of heart and low Blood pressure.The only treatment for this is to give appropriate antibiotics t... | |
Q. I cannot concentrate and go blank while studying french. How to get rid of it?
Hello doctor, I am studying french, and every time I conjugate, I get a brain fog. It is the feeling you get when you stare at something. It is very annoying. What can I do to get rid of it? I am trying very hard to concentrate on the sp... | Hello. Being a school counselor, I feel that you are having concentration issues while analyzing or solving any query in your academic work. Learning the second language whether it be French or any other, requires much effort in the beginning. Especially when you are at the written or spoken level. Conjugation itself r... | |
Suggest treatment for pain around carotid artery, under jaw radiating to ear/shoulders
hi, I have always had pain around my right side carotid artery, under my jaw, radiate to my ear, and my shoulders. Sometime i feel it is on the side of my throat. It is wearing me out, my memory is geting weaker and weaker, someti... | Hello MK!I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a temporo-mandibulary joint dysfunction or a bulging disc in the cervical vertebral column, causing radicular nerve pain in this region. For this reason, I would recommend performing a cervical spine MRI study. If... | |
Suggest treatment for hives all over the body
I was bitten by a stray cat last Thursday. It swelled up and scabbed; some redness but went away. I now have been having bouts of hives all over. I also was wearing my mom's clothes as i stayed at her house the weekend so maybe it could be the change in detergent? I al... | Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.The condition you have referred to is called Urticaria or hives. Its an allergic manifestation of skin, where an allergen leads to release of certain substances from your blood, leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues. Its proper management requires thorough history,... | |
What causes tingling sensation in the left shoulder radiating towards the neck?
I have tingling in my left shoulder that has gotten worse, now it crawls up my neck and to my ear. I find myself scratching and rubbing my shoulder, neck and face. I feel that It is the verdibraes in my neck has a pinched nerve. If I hold ... | Hello,What I can infer from your complaints is that you are suffering from cervical disc prolapse. This is a condition in which the cervical nerve roots get pinched by disc material.I would suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI Scan which will show the condition of cervical disc and roots. Meanwhi... | |
Suggest remedy for recurring fever, stomachache and headache
my daughter vanshika DOB 22 June 2007 is having fever since 3 days the same ranges between 99 - 102. We have been giving her ibugesic+ syrup 5 ml but the fever recurs every two hours. She is also complaining of stomach ache and head ache. She had feveroil ce... | Hi, Keep on ibugesic and increase the dose to 7 ml every 6 hours with cold compresses. Secondly, ask for blood culture to exclude any infection there might be. 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 | |
What to do for abnormal ESR?
Just received my blood work from my doctor from my physical. I am 52 years old and have been having issues with inflammation for quite some time now. All my blood work is normal except my ESR.I exercise, and have been eating healthier. What do you suggest I can eat or take to get this rate... | ESR is an investigation which indicates the status of inflammation in our body. High ESR means that chances of active inflammation are there in the body. In my opinion you should continue the treatment for inflammation, cure of inflammation will automatically normalize the ESR. There is nothing in particular to eat by ... | |
Can abscess in sinus cavity cause danger?
When i was active in my addiction i neglected my teeth, I had the upper left last molar in the back break and lived for at least 3 years with it broken off horizonatally at the gumline and finally had it pulled in treatment but not before it affected the tooth in front of it, ... | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCMRead your query ,as you have lump and pressure in area this can be due to infection is still there in gum dont worry I will suggest you to do warm saline rinses and consult dentist and go for examination of lump and if needed go for investigations IOPAxay or OPG of that region tooth and g... | |
Borderline gamma blood test, viral infection, enlarged RBC 104
i had a gamma blood test 2 weeks ago and the doctor said it was boarder line ? what does this mean ? i have just had another one this morning ? i dont usually go to the doctors if i can help it , but six weeks ago i was quite poorly with a virus infection ... | hello, are you talking about gamma glutamyl transpeptidase estimation which is increased in biliary duct damage in liver involvement . I think your doctor might be thinking of viral hepatitis. as far as your MCV of re dblood cells are concerned they may increase id vit b 12 or b6 or folic acid deficiency or even in al... | |
What causes a sharp painful lump on the back?
This evening I have been expefiencing very sharp stabbing pains in a tiny mole on my back. It has never happened before. It has been happening every few minutes and is not subsiding after 3 hours. It is very unpleasant. Should I see a doctor tomorrow? | Dear user,Thanks for your question.Any changes in the mole anywhere on the body should be checked. By changes I mean, colour, shape, size, itching, pain, bleeding etc.This might be an early sign of infection of a skin cyst but it needs to be checked to rule out any sinister cause. While you are waiting to see the docto... | |
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 ... | |
What does my MRI report suggest?
had an mri after auto accident: what does this mean? hypodensity in the periventricular white matter is consistent with chronic ischemic demyelination. it also said the CSF spaces including the basal cisterns, sulci over the convesities, and ventricles are enlarged but stable when comp... | Hi , periventricular hypodensity is due to ischemia and it is due to age related changes .Enlargement of CSF spaces is due to brain atrophy .Advised to start tab ecosporin 75 mg .Thanks | |
Could psychiatric medicines intake have negative impact on cognitive abilities and my immune system?
In between 13-19 years of age I took continously medicines given by my pschiatrist. Few of the names that I now remember are: Prothiaden, Libotryp, Benzodiazepine. When I was around 16.8 years took 28 tablets of benzod... | Hello, Psychiatric drugs does not have any impact on your immune system. You can continue your pills as prescribed by treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain | |
Is implanted gestational sac on the anterior lower segment near the C-section scar a concern?
Hi i just had my tvs ultrasound and results show that at 5wks2days my gestational sac has implanted on the anterior lower segment...i am worried as the dr mentioned it was near my cs scar...are there still chances that it(ges... | migrating placenta.. - placenta found attached to lower uterine segment cannot be diagnosed as placenta previa untill 32 to 36 weeks pog. repeated scan can exclude | |
Suggest treatment for chest pain and slow heart beat
I have chest pain more then 2 & half year, I done CT scan,Barrium meal,endoscopy,Echo 2d with colour doppler, but still i dont know what i am suffering from long lime I feel pain like some thing is burning,hurting, when i feel pain eyes dark circle become more darke... | Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorder. Anyway, considering your complaints and your already performed tests, I would recommend performing further tests: - an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine yo... | |
Is joint pain while taking combutol and R cinex for TB be due to medication?
HAI....my mom has been diagonised to be affected with early stages of TB ...she is taking combutol 1000 & R-cinex 600 once a day. she is suffering from heavy joint pain throughout the body....does this occur due to the medication?? is this co... | Hello, In a patients on combutol user's may present like pain and swelling of joints. It may be due to allergy or side effect to the drug. Pain may be due to arthritis of joints. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. H... | |
Q. I have pain in anus while passing stools. Is it hemorrhoid?
Hello doctor,I am feeling pain in my anus while passing stool, feel like have developed hemorrhoids. Please suggest. I am 37 years old. | Hello. First thing is your stool should be soft. For that, you should eat high fiber diet like fruits, apple, banana, oranges, green leafy vegetables like spinach, raw cucumber. Avoid smoking, refined food, fatty, and oily food. You should have plenty of fluids and regular exercises. Also, syrup like Cremaffin plus 15 ... | |
Suggest treatment for chronic kidney disease
sir, Ths is pramodh kumar from hyderabad.I am suffering from CKD from last 18 months.When i go for the dignosis at first time the Serum-creatinine level is 3.2. .My previous months cretinine levels are3.2,3.4 2.8,3.2,3.4,3.1,4.4,3.2 all other remaing parameters are in refer... | Hi, 25 years of age and having no history of high blood pressure and diabetes, definitely requires the physician to diagnose the disease properly as some of them are treatable. Your high creatinine levels definitely shows there is some problem. I hope the doctor has given you a diagnosis for the cause of the chronic ki... | |
What casues hallucinations?
Hi, My name is Matt. I am a male 22 year old with a Filipino heritage and no family history of mental illnesses that I know of except Alzheimers. For a few years now I see things at night. I'm not sure what they are. Sometimes I can tell, like two nights ago I could recall large spiders slo... | Hi.I had gone through your query.No need to worry as it is not organic or real hallucinations. Its called hypnogogic hallucination which is occur while we are in trans stage. When we try to sleep we are in between conscious and unconscious mind and its called trans phase.It is normal and no require any treatment. If it... | |
Does side effect after taking Postinor after unprotected sex shows it is working?
After unprotected sex, i took Postinor 2 within the first 24hours. I have been experiencing the side effects of the drug. I would like to know whether the side effects are an indication that it worked and if the bleeding rules out the po... | Hello dearUnderstand your concernSide effect and bleeding after the pill does not rule out the pregnancy.Side effects occur due to the high progesterone in the pill and bleeding is due to breakthrough bleeding.But as you took with in 24 hour after sex, it will 95 percent effective in preventing the pregnancy.Period may... | |
Q. Why am I not suitable for LASIK?
Hi doctor, I have an eye power of +8.5 in both eyes. I want to go for LASIK. But, in the hospital, they said that I am not suitable for LASIK. Please explain why they said so. | Hello. I had gone through the data posted. Revert back with the information to a family physician online --> | |
A fracture on clavicle bone has calcified.What is the remedy?
hello doctor, i had fractured in my clavicle bone in 2009 and at that time doctor said it will be healed up with the time....but it is still fractured only its ends got calcified...i can easily feel its movement over each ends....what is the remedy for this... | Hello, Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. If there is malunion you can go for surgical correction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest remedy for random abnormal thoughts coming in mind
Hey my name is louisa and i am 21 years old. I dont know if this is a phase i am going through but i have started to get intrusive thoughts and for some reason they keep repeating in my head and i dont want them in my head. I keep remembering all times from my... | Hello Such thoughts can occur due to ocd, anxiety and depression. These conditions can occur separately in early mild cases or together in late severe cases. You should not worry and meet nearby psychiatrist for treatment. Combined treatment in form of cognitive behaviour therapy and drug treatment will be helpful for... | |
Suggest remedy for persistent back pain after treatment for flu
Prescribed Naproxine and co codomal and a small number of decongestant (Now finished) from my GP last Friday 20th Jan. - Following 3 days of flu symtoms and increased chronic back ache. - I went back to work on Tuesday. But although I have cut down on the... | Hello and WelcomeI appreciate your concernMeloxicam or ibuprofen with a muscle relaxant like tizanidine should be used in consultation with your physician. Physiotherapy has added benefit and will reduce the overall recovery time.Wishing you best of healthThanks | |
What does this abdominal ultrasound test result indicate?
dear sir my ultrasound report shows there is a 7 mm shadowing mobile intraluminal echo seen in GALL BLADDER. what does it mean?. is there any connection with gall bladder cancer? IMPRESSION - cholelithiasis(solitary single calculus in G.B) | Hi, You are having a gallstone problem. It is not gallbladder cancer. So don't worry about that. You can take Udiliv tablet for that which dissolves cholesterol in bile and so beneficial. If you are asymptomatic than only screening is needed. No further action required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I... | |
How to treat asthma ?
vanakkam, i am pasupathilingam, aged 61, suffering asthma for the past 40 years. it was so acute during the last 3 years. i am taking allopathic medicines regularly during the past. i took Betnelan Tabs during 1975 to 1986 regularly during every night. i was ok then. After that i took medicine fr... | Hi,I had gone through your query and understand your concern.For query 1:Asthma is a chronic airway disease which has no permanent cure but if you take modern medicine (allopathy) as advised by respiratory medicine specialist,the chance of having good asthma control is greater than any other of treatment methods.Query ... | |
Chipped tooth, upper front teeth being pushed together. Are the teeth going to have to be removed?
I dove head first into a pool and hit my face at the bottom and chipped my tooth. About a month later I began feeling pressure when I bite down on my molars, like the upper front teeth are being pushed together. Are the ... | Hello ans welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.It appears to be abscess developed post trauma.It is best to get it examined clinically by taking suitable x rays.This will show the periapical infection.Based upon the x ray finding root canal treatment can be done.This does not requires extraction of tooth mere devati... | |
What are the side effects of pyeloplasty surgery?
Hi, I am by the names of Owor Alex. I under went pyeloplasty surgery six months ago. but still I fill some pain as it was before the operation. So what could be the problem? and how safe is my health after this operation. If its a failed operation do I have to go for f... | You have undegone pyloplasty. But not given preoperative or postoperative evaluation. Without these information it is not possible to give you any advise. | |
Suggest treatment for mucus and sneezing while being in cold for some time
Hi Im Kevin (29 yrs of age), if I consume anything which is cold or if I go out n the cold air at night...I start sneezing incessantly and bad mucous which doesn't seem to go until I use a nasal spray...this affair is going on for past 1 and a ... | HelloThank You for contacting HCM.You seem to have chronic allergy problem. I would suggest you following things:> Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.> Take montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the allergic symptoms considerably.> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon ... | |
Pigmentation problem, dark spot, facial hair, skin thin, used melaglow, scarlight. Any side effect?
Hello sir, i am using melaglow cream on my dark spot in my face. Its a harmfull cream? or we can use this cream in regular base? we have faced pigmantation problem in my face. After used scarlight cream we have faced... | the cream which you are using should not apply more than 28 days, so stop using at first.and if there is no recovering after applied then better you start using any other cream like ADVAN cream from Alembic.use it preferably in bed time and in morning do not forget to apply any sunscrean before going into any light or ... | |
Suggest treatment for testicular pain
Hello i am now having pain in my left testicul for abour 2 months it is heating higher each time and i feal the same thing in my penis i almost past out 3time by now the pain cause up to my stomic and belly please tell me wath to do i went 4 time to the doctor i got on medication ... | Hello, It can be due to: 1. Epididymitis – is Inflammation of the tube, back of the testicle that carries sperm. Due to infection (both sexually and non sexually transmitted ).diagnosed by urine Complete, Ultrasound pelvis. 2. Hydrocele - can cause swelling 3. Hernia – can also cause swelling but it will... | |
Can a large herniated disk in lower back L5-L6 take years to heal?
can a large herniated disk in lower back L5-L6 take years to heal,i dont want to risk surgery,its been 10months now of pain,but patches of less pain have been occuring,i dont mind how long it takes,just wondering if theres any risk in waiting it out? | Hello,The herniated disc will require surgery if the disc is not healing for any number of reasons. The surgeries that are chosen will usually aim to 'decompress' the nerve root that is being touched and irritated by the herniated disc. You should consult a neurologist to decide the proper treatment in your case.Take c... | |
What are the chances of pregnancy if not taken Althea pill regularly and had unprotected sex?
hi doctors, I took althea pills on feb 03, its my first time to take the combined pill..i bleed on feb 27, day 4 of my free tablet taking..on march 05, i had unprotected sex with ny husband..supposedly i need to take my new p... | Hello dearI understand your concernThere is no chance of the pregnancy as you did sex in the complete safe period of the cycleDuring safe period no ovum is released so no fertilization will take place.But to prevent he unwanted pregnancy now onward, take pill regularly on specific time.Make habit to take it regularly b... | |
What causes chest pain?
I have had pains in middle of my chest that go away and come back mostly when I lay down on my back or sit.My left arm and shoulder felt very cold,numb,and tingly so I went to the ER. They took blood and did ekg. Sent me home saying I'm fine but I still have this middle chest pain and weird tin... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* There are different reasons for the same with normal EKG - reflux gastritis - ulcer stomach or duodenum - anxiety or stress induced psychosomatic manifestation - musculo skeletal issue of the rib cage - others .Ho... | |
What are the symptoms of mers
Tell me what are the symtoms of mers I have been around people at the dentist 5 times this month and I never saw him change his gloves from one room to the next,they are egyptions and I can t breath I can t get enough air,I had fffflulike symptoms at first hacking up stuff from my lungs a... | Thanks for your question on HCM.MRSA is Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. It is gram positive bacteria, spread through contamination. So you are right, dentist might contaminate MRSA in your case.It usually produce pneumonia. And the symptoms are cough with expectoration, chest pain, fever , weakness , low energy etc... | |
How to stop a child from urinating when he gets into trouble?
my 2 year old wee s everywhere when he gets in trouble or punished how can i help prevent this as he is unlik toely learn consiquences as i have to stop his punishment and toilet him so he doesnt wee everywhere and after he has gone to the toilet the moment... | Hi... by what you say I feel that your child is very sensitive and is not able to cope up with even the minute amount of stress such as reprimanding from his parent. As of now you need not do anything as he is very young to change anything or understand anything. I suggest that you see a clinical psychologist if he con... | |
Suggest treatment for chest congestion and cough
Hello, Last night i fell asleep very late. And i woke up within hours with trouble breathing. My chest felt very heavy and I was heating up. After drinking some water and putting on vicks vapo rub medicine. i started to cough and i could feel that it was phlegm. Now I h... | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of either bronchitis or lung infection is more. In both these conditions, patient has cough, expectoration and breathing difficulty. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical ... | |
What causes bumps with white heads on abdomen of a child?
Dear Doctor, my daughter with 34 monthes and her weight is 14.5 kg and height is 95 cm ten days ago we found pimply with white heads on her tummy around 7 nos I put Antipruritic cream for her and next day we went to the doctor and he said it might be chicken bo... | Hi,It seems that she might be having chicken pox infection.This can be mild form as she has taken vaccination.This can be better judged seeing clinical examination by the doctor.Give Benadryl syrup if itching is there.Give her paracetamol syrup for pain.Withing few days she will be alright.Ok and take care. | |
Suggest treatment for blurred vision , shortness of breath and burning sensation on the back
I recently tried methamphetamine and my skin feels like it s burning and on my back have a severe rash that is spreading to my chest and stomach. I m Having symptoms of shortness of breath, very tired, weak and vision is blurr... | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are mostly due to methamphetamine. It is sympathomimetic drug. On ingestion, it causes sympathetic over activity and this can cause all the symptoms. This drug is illegal and comes under abusive drugs. So better not to take it... | |
What is the treatment for cramp in calf muscle?
Good afternoon, I am a 40 years old man. I had a stent (Promus Premier DES) inserted. The size is 2.75 / 20 mm on the 31st of december 2013. Eversince, I have a frequent heart burning feeling on the right hand side of the heart, a non so frequent heavy jaw feeling, a blo... | Hi,I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I personally recommend icing it for the first 48 hrs with topical gel massaging or physiotherapy is helpful, 2 Advil tab after meals, muscle relaxants like Thiochochicoside. You may take this remedy for 3 to 4 days would be effective. Please click THANK ... | |
How to get pregnant with PCOD?
doctor, i am 32 years with pcod as a issue and my husband has a sperm count of 66 millions with not great morphology.i had conceived once but unfortunately the heart beat was not there for fetus(this happened in year 2005) till now i was not able to conceive. i got my hysterolaproscopy d... | Hi. Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. * As you are 33 years old..&you need to conceive ealiest ( it's desirable to conceive before 35 years for good ourcome of pregnancy ). You should therefore go for laproscopic drilling of the ovaries .. for treatment of pcod. Mostly ovulating menses resu... | |
Noticed itchy spots all over the body
my son has spots all over his body( he is 6 years old) they are itchy he says to me but he has no symptoms other wise. Is it still possible that he may still have chicken pox even though he doesnt show any other symptoms? and what should i do should i just let it run it s course o... | Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.In my opinion you should visit the ER,It looks not like chicken pox, it looks like kind of allergy.I advice you to search for the kind of allergen for your child and keep it away from him.You can take paracetamol an... | |
Can i reduce syncapone prescribed for shuffling gait,if causing drowsiness?
my father is 79 years old and suffering from a shuffling gait and urinary incontinence. he has been put onto syncapone 100 (3 times a day) and duprose (morning only) , roliten 2mg (twice a day) and duprost (morning).in addition he is also taki... | Hello, It is not surprising that your father is having these drowsiness problems since all of these medications can cause the symptom, worse when all combined. Typically, a medication such as syncapone is already mixed in proper proportions with the elemental ingredients for adequate dosing to take place. However, it j... | |
Suggest treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma
i am a survivor of Hodgkin s disease. I was treated with radiation therapy in 1986 and chemo (ABVD) when it recurred in 1990. I just had two valves replaced. About two years after my surgery it was determined i had radiation fibrosis from the radiation therapy. is the fibrosis fa... | In todays era u have very good options fpr hodgkin lymphoma, we have new drugs and we have options of bone marrow tramsplantation after relapse of the disease if age permits. Even after bone marrow failure ve have very good drug thst can take care of bone marrow failure. | |
What causes elevated SGOT levels?
I am 37 yo female ht. 5"4' and Wt. 105. Meds ASA 81 mg po daily, Prozac 20mg po daily. No health problems. Sugeries: T&A, C/S x2, Appendectomy, Gallbladder removed, and LATVH. My SGOT is 41, SGPT is 37, and GGT 15. What could be causing the elevated SGOT do I need more testing? | Hi thanks for contacting HCM....According to your report you have no abnormality ......Here normal value of liver enzymes is up to 42 .....Your enzymes level are normal so no need for worry....Your weight seems high here.So weight reduction done to prevent complication by obesity .....Investigate folliwing rather then ... | |
Should i be worried about the hard lump at the impact site?
I am a healthy, 36 yr old female and fell hitting my chin on the hardwood floor a week ago. There was bad bruising, which is now diminishing, but the area of impact is hard and almost independent (i can feel a lump independent of the rest of my chin). Is this... | Hi,It seems that there might be having hematoma formation at the site of impact.Now it is localized and independant lump is seen.Nothing to worry, gradually it will be absorbed.Apply ice pack for few days.Apply Thrombophob locally.Ok and take care. | |
Could dizziness, sweating and freezing chills be side effect of paracetamol overdose?
I am 16 years old and was wondering if i have the symptoms of a paracetamol overdose. 25 hours ago I took 18 paracetamol tablets 500mg each. in the past few hours I have had dizziness, sweating, freezing chills, no appetite and achin... | Hello, First of all, I don't know why you have to take 18 Paracetamol. The only reason for this might be for a suicidal purpose and any information I write here might be misused by you and I cannot share you those. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASIF, Gen... | |
What is the duration of treatment for cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis?
Hi im a Masters student in china, 4 month before cervical tuberculosis lymphadenitis was diagnosed by a doctor in my home country, first of all i take Myrin P tablets for 3 months and now a days i m taking Myrin tablets,please tell me how long t... | Hello,You should clearly follow the WHO recommended treatment course of six months.Make sure that you take this trratment regularly without any break.A irregular treatment leads to drug resistant TB which becomes a difficult problem to cure.Thanks | |
Ultrasound says "prominence of the pelvicalyceal system seen at right kidney". What does it mean ?
my ultrasound says prominence of the pelvicalyceal system is seen at right kidney .what does it mean & what is the risk factor for my kidney.is there any serious abnormality.bilateral nephrolithiasis since 2008.eswl done... | hi mr/ms mohanty, you have multiple small kidney stones on both sides, and mild fullness of PCS on right side. It may be a normal finding, it may also be due to small stone on its way out in right kidney tube, or a recent passage of stone from right kidney. If you have no pain, maybe a repeat sonography can be done a... | |
Q. What medicines can I take for painful urination?
Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. From the last 15 days, I have pain at the time of passing urine. So, I went for a urine test of complete urine examination and urine culture. There was nothing wrong with the complete urine examination. But, in the urine culture, a... | Hello. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It shows urine infection with E.coli type of organism. Inflammatory cells are seen due to the infection. I suggest: Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. Repe... | |
How can I lower my SGPT level?
Hi Dr - I am vikram with 26yrs age I have tested my SGPT last week its arround 94 . I have taken few medicine as pricribed by doctor but after one week SGPT gone 94 . Can you please suggest how can I low my SGPT . I am taking normal food without oil and no alcohal at all . | thank you for posting your query @HCM.presentation of Acute Hepatitis.it takes 2 to 4 weeks for the enzymes to lower in the blood and with compliance of doctors advice , enzymes would return to normal after few weeks.you should keep following your treating Physician advice and recheck your LFTs after 4 weeks.any furthe... | |
What causes dry heaves with chest pain ?
My husband had dry heves with chest pain. (he has a history of heart disease). After the dry heves, he was still having chest pain. He lays in floor as he can t get up and walk, he is weak. His drs. say his heart tests are good. His liver enzymes are up due to cholesterol meds ... | Hi welcome to health care magic.....Here your detail work up needs to be done with..... -Auscultation -CRP -Blood pressure measurement -CBC -EKG-Chest x ray -Echo only if needed If allergic cause or cardiac cause present than it will revealed by above investigation... According to cause further specific treatment will ... | |
Had liposuction surgery. Since then skin is loose, weight gain, backache. Suggestion?
I have gone through liposuction surgey on December 2011... I did notice change.. But I was nt satisfied completely.. My skin is loose after the surgery. And I am still gaining weight on those specific areas. Now againim planning to g... | Hellolaproscopic gastric fundoplication is far superior surgery for weight reduction than liposuction.Yes it may be costlier but results are good.Till time continue exercise to improve tone ,and diet plan to reduce wt.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not... | |
Are numbness and tight throat normal post a wasp sting?
I was stung by a wasp just above my lips over 10 hours ago. I m now feeling numbness in my right arm and tightness in my throat. I m not aware of any allergies to stings. Is it heard of for an allergic reaction to manifest after a delay of this duration? | HelloThank you for contacting HCM.yes bee sting results in two types of reactions. One is "immediate response" which ranges from redness swelling, breathing difficulty to sever symptoms while other is "delayed response" which can take hours to manifest and show similar signs like you are having now.I would recommend yo... | |
Q. My 6-year-old has ADHD and the EEG report is abnormal. Is Valprol syrup safe for him?
Hello doctor, My nephew is 6-year-old, and weight is 20 kg, had been detected with ADHD from three years. We had started his medication and behavior therapy around 40 days back under the consultation of pediatrics and psychologist... | Hello. I have read your concern and seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems like there is a discrepancy. It would be wise taking to account both results are true positives. It is warranted to that you go to your child neurologist to confirm if these are seizures. Most of the time, a ... |
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