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Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live, Plan B or emergency contraceptive pills are not available. I read that Yasmin, which is used as a regular contraceptive pill can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill at a higher dosage. Can Yasmin be used as an emergency contraceptive pill? And at what dosage? | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as possible, earlier the better, I suggest taking four tablets of Yasmin (combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) at the time, repeat four more tablets after 12 hours. This being a high dose of hormones, it will suddenly increase the inner lining of the uterus. Then as it is a single dose, the inner lining will fall off. This makes it unfavorable for the possible embryo or baby to settle into the uterus. She will get her periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. But do not keep repeating this frequently, it can disturb the hormonal balance and can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. This is an old method, but it is an effective emergency method. Just do not delay the pills. As time passes by, the effectiveness reduces. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For further queries consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Suggest remedy for back pain during pregnancy?
Hi I am 4 months pregnant. I am taking doxinate regularly, still I vomit every alternate day. Sometimes three or four times in morning. Could you please suggest any other wayout for the same. I have back pain and pelvic area pain from last one week. Is there any wayout to prevent this pain or to reduce its intensity. | Welcome to healthcaremagic,Getting some back pain is fairly common during pregnancy due to loss of calcium and increased strain on your back muscle due to growing baby. Use a pillow to support your back while seated and use it in between your legs to support them while sleeping. Use a hot water back to give heat to your back, this will reduce the pain. Take calcium tablets 500 mg per day for 2 months as you will need extra calcium during pregnancy which will make your bones stronger. Your vomiting will gradually improve on its own from 5th month onwards so just take doxinate till then.Hope that answers your question,Regards, Dr.Imaad. | |
Have chest congestion, cough. Taken Zpac and inhaler. Feeling tired. Normal?
Hello, I am 50 year old female with noisy, wheezy chest congestion and cough . just finished a z pac and have an inhaler . Realistically, how long will this take to clear as i work with kids and it sounds awful. missed the whole week. i am tired too and when i go venture out to run an errand, i feel spacey. is this normal? Thanks in advance. | you can add antiallergics along with inhaler take montair fx(combination of montelucast and fexofenadine twice a day syp ventrolin 1 tsf tds syp tossex tsf bd add liqiud antacid take for 2 week | |
What is the best treatment for skin rash post knee replacement surgery?
i had a knee replacement a week ago and am instructed to only get out of bed 5 times a day for 5 minutes. It s all about pain and edema control. I started with a rash about 2 days post op and it is getting worse. It is itchy and it is only on my back, butt and upper leg (non surgical) . What can i put on it? I started hydrocortisone day 6 post op. I am now day 7 post op. I have a minimum of 6 more days with the above restrictions. thanks. | Hi, The rash could be an urticaria or a drug induced hypersensitivity reaction or Tinea cruris. Treatment is entirely different for all these three conditions. So, the diagnosis could be made only after proper examination. I request you to consult your dermatologist for confirming the diagnosis and for initiating the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist | |
Should i do a pregnancy test if i have missed my period?
Hello, -My last period was June 24th and my cycle is 28 days very regular. -I had intercourse July 11th and 12th.-I had a strange headache July 18th and 19th-My period was suppose to come yesterdayI am wondering if I could do a pregnancy home test today and get reliable answer? | Hi, I have read your query and feel your concern is valid.The egg release takes place 14 days prior to next expected menses. Your next menses were expected on 22 July. So the egg release was expected around 8th July. The egg has got a life of 24 hours while sperms are active for 3 days. Hence a week around day of egg release is considered as fertile period. Your intercourse does fall in this period. So, there is a possibility of pregnancy.I would not consider headache for pregnancy possibility.The urine pregnancy test and ultrasonography give reliable results 8-10 days after missed period. So please wait for that period and if you do not get menses by that time, get either or both of these tests done. Beta hCG tests are more specific and sensitive, hence they give reliable results even after 2-3 days of missed period.I hope you are guided properly. | |
What does this chest X-ray report indicate?
I have a chest x-ray result stating the following veiling of left costo-phrenic angle increased broncho-vascular markings with hilar congestion peri brronchal thickenung and left peri-cardiac basal consolidation patch. I cant see a doctor for a few days and i am worried Is this anything to worry about. I appreciate your reply | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that this X-ray report is showing pleural effusion and para cardiac pneumonitis which develop due to severe medical condition and it requires a hospital stay for the treatment. It can result in death if left untreated. Kindly consult a Physician for proper evaluation and further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Onsite for depo shot, have headaches, hair loss, weight gain, no sex drive. Any suggestions ?
On-site for a depo shot and not sure if I should. I"'ll be 50 in August..I"'ve been having constant headaches, hair loss, feeling bigger, weight gain about 15 lbs but I can't get it off. I have previously lost 96lbs and have kept it off 7 yrs. No sex drive, and always tired. Problem is I smoke and have few options for birth control. I also have no insurance so I"m not able to have a lot of tests done. Your suggestion please....AAAA | Hi, you have head ache , hair loss, weight gain, no sex drive, always tired, in this situation it is not preferable to have a depo shot. you can have a intrauterine devise, or pills, so that you can with draw when ever you have some side effect. Thank you. | |
What causes frequent sneezing and hiccups?
I have an 8 year old little girl. She started out with a sneezing attack so severe we went to the ER. She was sneezing back to back - 400 sneezes in an hour. We had just moved into an apartment & once we left the apartment her allergies/sneezing went away, but because of the severity of the sneezing attack her diaphragm is now out of wack.. she has chronic hiccups (diagnosed as Intractable Singltus). She has been on Baclofen & now Reglan & her Dr. just added a form of Xanax to the list. We are going on weeks of sleepless nights & stress. Please if you can give us any advice... Thanks so much!! Lost ... | The sneezing and hiccups are indeed due to allergic reaction to some agent present in the apartment. Even though you have moved away from the apartment, some trigger might still be present. Identifying that might be really difficult. Fatigue of the diaphragm cannot occur as otherwise her respiration has to stop which is not the case. The doctor suspects gastro oesophageal reflux rightly and has given reglan. You can add liofen to the regimen. I would also suggest adding montair LC (monteleukast + levocetirizine) tablet once a day. Xanax (alprazolam) will help her sleep and I strongly suggest you take the same. | |
What is the life expectancy when suffering from oesophagus cancer?
I have a daughter in law with oesophagus cancer and has had for 2 years. What is the life expectancy? Cancer had metasticized to the lungs and liver but after being on a trial drug those tumors have disappeared. However the cancer is the oesophagus still remains but is the size of a small finger nail. Is radiotherapy an option and if so what are the chances of the cancer disappearing. Currently has chemo treatment every 3 weeks and has done so for the past 2 years. How can the body sustain the amount of chemo being in the body for such a long period of time? Is there any hope that one day we will be celebrating her cancer free? The lady is 36 years of age. Thank you. Leigh Swanson | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has osophageal cancer with metastasis to lung and liver. So it is stage 4 cancer. Surgery is not helpful. Treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy depending on type and grade of cancer. It is just palliative treatment. It can not cure the disease. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Body csn tolerate chemotherapy according to general conditions and other factors. No need to worry about that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health. | |
What are effects of having anal sex?
Hey Doctor Im 16 years old and i had unprotected anal sex with my girlfriend but only for abput 1 min but i am still scared i might have caught a disease but i dont know because shes a virgin and her prostate was clean help me please i dont know who to tell | Hello,Welcome to HCM,Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by unprotected sex by vagina, oral and anus. Whenever the mucosa comes in contact with the mucosa or the skin there will be chance of transmission of the STIs.The most common STIs are chlymadia, trichomonas, herpes, hepatitis and HIV can be transmitted by the unprotected sex.The chance of getting all these infection is possible if your partner is having these aforementioned infections. The chance of transmission will be there but there are other factors like viral load and period of communicability.To rule out the possibility you may require physical and labo examination to rule out the presence of infection.Thank you. | |
Had paralysis attack. Has blood clots in brain. Complaining of eyesight, recognizing issues. Treatment?
Hello sir, My mother got a paralysis attack 7 years back on right hand side and doctors at that said that she has got blood clots in brain..and after a week of tratment she was fine and back to normal. from last few months she compained on eye sight problem and recognising things. so we did MRI and CTI scan. doctor said that she got a silent attack which has impacted both her eyes. and she still has couple of boold patches in brain. we are not sure about the treatment, it will be great if you can guide us through. | hello I think she had an attack of Stoke which had affected her eyes.If the bleed or clot affects the Occipital Lobe(back Portion) of the brain, vision will be affected. Most strokes are ischemic (usually due to blockage of an artery), but some are hemorrhagic (due to rupture of an artery). Transient ischemic attacks resemble ischemic strokes except the symptoms resolve within 1 hour. Recovery after a stroke depends on many factors, such as the location and amount of damage, the person's age, and the presence of other disorders. Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and high blood sugar levels help prevent strokes. Treatment may include drugs to make blood less likely to clot or to break up clots and sometimes surgery.Lenses, special prisms and Optometric Vision Therapy/Orthoptics are often combined to restore Vision. I hope this will help | |
How to cure pain and fluid leak due to a knee injury?
What is the yellow fluid that is drained from the knee. I injured my knee a year ago. Initially got cortizone shot, felt good for about 6 months.,last 3 months terrible pain. Today drained knee but I forgot to ask what the fluid was and why was it yellow. | Clear yellow colour fluid is the normal joint fluid or synovial fluid of the knee. If it is thick, opaque yellow, then it is infected knee joint. | |
What causes the lump on the forehead to grow?
Trying to find out what type of physician to make an appt. with for my son who has a hard bony lump on his forehead. It has grown over the last 1-1/2 years and it feels like a bone. It's in the middle of the left side of his forehead. He hasn't complained that it bothers him. | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.I would advise you to see a Neurosurgeon. He is the most experienced to deal with this and possible connections inside the skull.You should go for high resolution contrast enhanced CT scan for a proper diagnosis. | |
What causes dizziness during pregnancy?
Dear doctor, I am now 6 months pregnant and suddenly feeling so full of myself. I ate well yesterday but suddenly after about 4 hrs i threw up everything. I hv noticed neusia late night when i wake up to drink water. I feel also mild headache and dizziness, baby s movements are alot is all ok? | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are quite normal during pregnancy. They do not indicate any serious medical disorder. The nausea after eating could be related to abdominal distension or gastro-esophageal reflux. The headaches and dizziness could be explained with the low blood pressure, which is a common finding in pregnant women. For this reason, I would recommend you to eat more frequently, in small portions and avoid large meals. It is also necessary to monitor your blood pressure values. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida | |
Q. Will IgG antibodies take care of the secondary infection in a HSV 1 postive patient?
Hello doctor, I recently have had tests done after I was with someone that I do not trust after the fact. The only thing I have come up positive for is the common HSV 1. I remember having one outbreak when I was young and no outbreaks after. I have IgG antibodies present in my blood. I fear that the person I was with carried HSV 1 and reinfected me. I hope that my antibodies reacted and destroyed the second infection. I had a blister present on my skin after being with this friend. But it healed up immediately, more than a regular blister. Is there a chance that my IgG antibodies took care of the second infection? I told this person that I had perfect sexual health, and it was essential to me and the love of my life, which I am hoping to find. So it has hurt me at a phenomenal rate. I think of it daily. I need to know if I had IgG antibodies built up before reinfection, can it destroy the reinfection if symptoms are present? My symptom was present one day before it started healing. On the upside, a doctor that looked at it said it was nothing. Other doctors said it was probably nothing. It has cost thousands of dollars to find an answer. I am looking for a true love to live life out with and this is very important to me. Please let me know if IgG antibodies could kill reinfection if a symptom were only present for a day. It has been about nine months, and I have not had any symptoms. If you can help me, it would mean the universe to me. | Hello. I understand your concern. Please follow the following facts. 1. Once you get infected with HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus), as you had been in childhood, IgG antibodies remain there in the blood indefinitely or life long. 2. They help in containing further episodes, so subsequent episodes of herpes are always less in severity than the primary one. 3. Usually, herpes secondary episodes last for a few days, can heal in a couple of days also if it is minimal. 4. You are getting worried too much, and please relax, it has been nine months, there is no need to panic now. 5. You did not mention the site of blisters or any photographs you have taken, and it might not even be herpes. 6. There is no sign of HSV IgG in blood, and it just indicates you had an infection anywhere in the past. | |
What causes pain in knees after an injury?
In August I fell while on vacation tripped in the city of Toronto over a grate sticking up on the concrete sidewalk and fell not once but twice and banged the outerside of the knee. That night put ice on front and back of knee. However, now if I twist it a certain way or go to put my sneaker on or kneel or sit on the floor like an indian.. i get terrible pain on the side and going behind the knee as well. It takes me time to even get up slowly when sitting. It souunds like an lcl injury.. what do you think? | Hi, Definitely, you have a ligament injury whether lcl or meniscus. Apply a knee immobilizer and get your MRI scan of your knee to establish a diagnosis. Treatment includes rest, knee immobilizer, anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and in some cases surgery is required. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon | |
What could lump on bottom lip oozing pus and liquid be?
I ve got a lump on the edge of my bottom lip. It initially started as a small red bump but over the last week has swollen. It feels like it is filled with fluid and a small amount of pus came out. If I apply a little bit of pressure I can see there are about 3 whitish areas under the surface but there is no visible head like a spot or anything. My lip is also slightly discouloured (like a bruise) around the edge of the lump. any ideas what it may be and appropriate treatments. I d like to be able to bounce some ideas off my doctor if I have to go see them about it... | hi.based from your description, it could be folliculitis. this usually occurs after shaving, when hair is accidentally pulled out and inflammation and infection occurs, or when there's an irritation or an inflammatory reaction from chemicals. inflammation from uninfected follicles will subside in a few days time on its own. if the lesion, gets infected, a cyst or an abscess formation might ensue. if symptoms persist, a consult with your doctor is best for clinical evaluation. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
Suggest treatment for dryness in the palms
i have been diagnosed wtih Meniere's Disease. I have hearing loss in both ears, ringing in both ears. I don't have the fullness in either ear that they say goes with Meniere's. I have been having vertigo. I am seeing a doctor now and have had three intratypanic steriod injections in one ear. The vertigo is continuing and now I am experiencing periods of dizziness, not like the vertigo. I was referred to an rheumatologist (sp?) and they did a panel of blood work which all came back normal. I have now noticed that the palms of both hands are cracking. I am on a low sodium diet (1200-1500 mg/day) along with 25 mg of a water pill. I drink at least 33 oz of water daily. Is there something else I can try for the dry palms? | Hi,You can use emolients, or creams that contain urea 10-20 %, 2 times a days for your palms.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr Ardiana | |
What can cause numbness in the right hand?
my right hand is numb to touch things and sometimes i drop things cause i cant feel that im holding things and also it stings alot at times that i just want to cut off my hand im right handed so its hard for me to write type or do other stuff what do u think that could cause this | Hi, The numbness that you feel can be related to a nerve compression. getting a nerve conduction study and consulting a neurologist will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
What causes pains in shoulder blades, lower head and feet?
My husband has been suffering with pain in the lower part of his left side of his head, muscle pains in both shoulder blades, sharp stabbing pains in his feet, and his lower back on the left side has a movable lump that is hurting him we have been to neurologist and doctors nonstop and no results he has had M.R.I and blood work E.m.G and nerve block shots in his head just looking for some advice to what might be wrong with him he suffera with these problems everyday | hi,this complains looks like having more of the lumbar spine disc issues. as in this situation of having disc protrusion or prolapse gives radiating pain in the lower limbs that is the legs. for shoulder blades it can be due to tight trapezeius muscle or interscapular muscle spasm. For both the issues you can meet up a physical therapist and then you can undergo the therapy session with him. you will be helped for sure | |
My partner is having chemo and can she drink the tea of guanabana leaves?
Hi doctor, I have a question My partner is having a treatment with chemo and radio rx for cancer. I have read that the leaves of the Guanabana are also a very strong against cancer, what is your idea about this and can she drink the tea of the leaves during the chemo cure ? Guanabana also called : soursop, Graviola, Guabano, Annono Muricata | No harm in taking tea with Graviola. But remember that if leaves can cure cancer and boost immunity then why all this struggle with chemo and RT. True that antioxidant properties exist in fresh fruits and vegetables and that helps in immunity. That doesn't mean that their intake only is sufficient. Gaviola can be taken just like any other fruit or vegetable. | |
What causes blood in sperm after sex?
This mornin after sex I noticed blood in my sperm. It hurt when I came and that's when I noticed the blood. I have a small amount of blood that dripped out in my boxers later on in the day. No blood when I pee but it stings a little. What is it and what do I do. | Dear, We understand your concernsI went through your details. Seeing blood in the semen can make a man anxious. Fortunately, it doesn't always signal a major medical problem. If you are younger than 40 with no related symptoms and no risk factors for underlying medical conditions, blood in semen often disappears on its own.The most common cause of blood in the semen is inflammation or infection. There are other conditions too which can lead to blood in semen. Wait and watch for another weak. If the incident repeats itself, you may consult an urologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.Good luck. Take care. | |
Myeloma patient, after 2nd transplant protein immumofixation test reveals to oligoclonal pattern of IGg. Suggestions ?
Hi myeloma patient since 1999 I had my first transplant at 2000, and the second at 2011. Aim in good healt now ,after my 2nd transplant my protein immumofixation test reveals to oligoclonal pattern of IGg(kappa and lambda ) type Now my last test which I performed before 1weak the protein immunofixation test reveals to dominant IGg kappa monoclonal band in addition to oligoclonal pattern of IGg(kappa and lambda) | usually it is very rare to have both kappa and lambda expression together. you can repeat the test after one month. main thing to look for is free light chain assay and immunofixation | |
Suggest treatment to reduce swelling on wrist
I hurt my wrist a month ago, I believe I slept on it. If I move it a certain way to the side, my wrist feels as if it comes out of place, it literally makes a noise when it goes back into place. I have two veins around my wrist that seem to be swollen. I only feel pain in wrist if I once again put pressure on it and it comes out place so to speak. | Hi, As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. You can consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest treatment for swelling in the site of broken toe
I broke my second toe 2 years ago when I ran into a suitcase. I went for an x ray to receive the diagnosis that it was in fact broken. It healed and now about a month ago I has started swelling and I cannot wear hardly any of my shoes. I went to orthopedic dr twice and he ordered an MRI but his office has not followed up with insurance. I got frustrated and told them I felt I needed a foot specialist. I have my records and x ray to take with me. In his notes he noted possible avn and/ or feiberg. I have called for an appointment with a podiatrist. It hurts all the time and swelling is persistent. Am I correct in going to a podiatrist? | If it is same place where you were previously hurt then this could be post traumatic arthritis, that require few days ice application, analgesic and rest for 2 weeks.Other possible causes xab be gout, rarely freiberg disease. | |
Had oral surgery, severe pain, pain giving fits. Treatment?
Hi: I had oral surgery today and I've been in pain a lot of it all day. I was taking lorcet but it didn't work and my dr. gave me meperitab 50 meg. with 25 mg. Phenergan. I'm still in a lot of pain. I can't get it to ease down. I had a half tab of Xanax a couple of min. ago and the pain is giving me fits. I've used ice pack, drank cold water etc. Help. Oh I'm 160 lbs. 59 yrs, old | Hello,I have gone your concern.Please mention us which oral surgical process you have gone through? Is it an extraction or any other surgery related to bone or soft tissue,so that we can give you best advice.Kindly give us description to help you.Thank you. | |
How to get rid of groin pain?
Hi. I had an angiogram through the groin two weeks ago and an Angioseal was used. The next morning I had a haematoma which was stopped at the hospital by pressure by the ward sister. After four days rest I went back to work. As a podiatrist I sit on the edge of my seat to attend to people s feet. The discomfort I felt when resuming work still persists and I am wondering if this is to be expected. My problem is clouded by the fact that I suffer from IBS and intermittant prostatitis which both can send pain into the area a well - so I am confused at present. - regards Geoff | Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Suggest medicine for loose motion in babies
my girl child age-5months,she has loose motions in a day 5times.im using the colstrom-250mg+proniotic2Billion cfu+prebiotic 50mg+selenium10mcg+zinc3mg+vitamin c5mg. since 5days,but diahrrea not controlling.i want to give plain metronidazole 7.5/kg/day in 2 divided doses.is it safe?kindly suggest the drug to treat.im waiting for your answer | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.Metronidazole is a prescriptional drug used for specific indications only, it in one of most misused drugs in diarrhoea . It should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor , moreover most diarrhoeal episodes are self limiting , take care of hydration by frequent feeding, use of ORS and zinc , if baby is active , passing urine normally , accepting feeds normally , it will resolve in 2- 3 days, otherwise do consult your health care provider to decide further course of action . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then pleasedo not hesitate in writing to us.*Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine.Wishing your baby a speedy recovery .• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination | |
Suggest treatment for nerve pain after tooth extraction
I HAVE TOOTH PAIN FOR 5 MONTHS AFTER 3 TEETH WERE EXTRATED ,ONE ON BOTTOM LEFT,WHICH GAVE NO TROUBLE AFTER. IT CAME OUT IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS, BUT THE TWO ON THE BOTTOMRIGHT TOOK 30 MINUTES OR MORE. I BELIEVE HE BROKE OFF THE TOPS AND HAD TO KEEP GOING BACK AND BREAKING OFF MORE PEACES TO GET IT ALL. AFTER LETTING GUMS HEAL I WOULDGET A LOT OF NERVE PAIN, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. THE AREA WAS NOT PAINFUL TO PRESSURE.BACK TO THE DENTIST AND HE WENT IN AND SMOOTHED THE AREA,WITH NO RESULTS.CAME BACK AGAIN AND HE COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT,SO HE SENT ME TO AN ORAL SURGIONAND HE COULD NOT GIVE ME ANY RELEAF. | hello thanks for consulting at hcm..post extraction you are having nerve pain..it is usually caused if nerve injury would have happened during extraction,,on history;the right side teeth were difficult to remove..was the roots of the teeth long and crooked?? Since no root remnant was left behind and bony spicules were trimmed off,... Usually repair of nerve injury will take six months to one year to heal..You could take neurobion tablets under the guidance of your oral surgeon..Hope it helps,,take care.. | |
What does a painful cyst on back indicate?
i have a small cyst on my back that has become painful. my daughter said it looks like it has a hole in it but, nothing is coming out of it. she put a pin into it to see if it would help and was able to put ~ 2.5mm in the opening prior to touching the bottom. the cyst started at ~1cm dia and is now close to 2.5cm dia this has all occurred over the last 8 days. i have tried moist heat and dry heat and cold presses none are providing any relief. what is the recommendation? | Hello,You seem to be suffering from infected sebaceous cyst.Infection in the cyst has made it big in past 8 days.The hole you are describing is called punctumYou need to be given a course of antibiotic to clear the infection and reduce the size.Once the infection is gone in next 7-10 days,you would need a surgical removal of entire cyst.You need to consult a surgeon for this.Thanks | |
What causes black palm/fingers while on Xeloda for stomach cancer?
My father (86 years old) is a stomach cancer patient taking oral chemo therapy (Xeloda 500 mg 3 times a day for 15 days - two courses already over). Now his palm and fingers turned black. Is it due to the side effect of this tablet or any other cancer complication is developing ? Pl. guide me. | Good morning. Blackening of palms fingers and soles is a side effect of XEloda therapy. It is known as hand foot syndrome. it is a commonly seen side effect and need not to worry. As long as thee is no ulceration and peeling of skin it will not cause any harm and treatment need not to be discontinued. You can apply some skin emolients and moisturisers to keep skin moist and thus preventing peeling of skin.regards | |
Suggest the cause for hole in the gum
I have a hole in my gum back behind my last molar on the upper right side of my mouth. I have all my wisdom teeth still, my dentist said they didn't need to be removed. I woke up one morning to find this rather large hold in my gum. Just wondering what it is. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have hole in gums behind last molar dont worry this can be due to periodontal pocket formation , or due to Caries in last molar tooth . Consult dentist and go for treatment if it is carious then go for restoration of tooth if it is periodontal problem then go for Currettage . Hope this will help you. | |
What causes dull chest pain while exercising?
Hi- I had done Mibi test recently and Rest tomographic slice show a small to moderate sized defeat involving the inferolateral Wall with normal wall motion. However, the result shows that Mibi shows the inferolateral rest defect was mostly corrected by with the CT attenuation correction. I have sometime dull chest pain when I excercise. CAD test should blockage less than 50%. I am 44 yrs old with family history of heart problem. I do NOT have high blood pressure. Here are the questions. 1. SHOULD QUITE EXERCISE or CONTINUE? Or should change the exercise intensity – walk instead of run? How long? Etc. 2. Should go for the Catherization and coronary Angiograms? Concerned due to invasive nature of it. 3. Should repeat MIBI – Mibi shows the inferolateral rest defect was mostly corrected by with the CT attenuation correction. 4. Should repeat the CAD test? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.No need to worry much for inferolateral defect on MiBi scan.Continue with running and other cardio workouts.No need for invasive angiography.Get done regularly, CAD and MiBi scans to know if there is any worsening of defect.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes a dark spot in the sperm?
Hi. I witnessed a small dark spot in my sperm three weeks ago. I got to know that its blood when i surfed over the internet, then i got scared. but still I didnt got any pain. I checked it thrice after that but i didnt found such a thing again. But yesterday i again found a small dark spot in my sperm. I really scared a lot this time. This time i also felt some pain in my testis area. I also checked myself but i didnt find any lump in my testis area. I didnt experienced any other issue like problem while urination, fever, nothing.I aware that there is no blood in my urine.I never had sex, so i also aware that this is not std. I have no idea what is this.. will this make me infertile or something ... As i am overseas student i have no idea how to consult a doctor(I am poor in understanding english slang over here). Could some one help me by giving a brief advice. pleaseDetails about me- I am 24 years old men. usually mastrubate 4 to 5 times a week. smoke 5 to 6 cigarretes per week. drink beer or wine once or twice a month.Until 7 months ago i usually rode bike in most of my time, is this might be the reason. | Hello, It could be blood clot. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. No definite treatment is required. If symptoms persist you can seek help from a urologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Taking gildess birth control. Pinkish spotting, stomach aches and gas. Elevated pulse rate and low blood pressure. What is wrong?
yes, I stated taking gildess birthcontrol for a week but it was making me feel sick, I couldn't eat during the day and at night I couldn't stop eating and my period last month was irregular. My period was due to com between the march 18-20th but it hasn't come yet and I haven't had a period yet this month. last week I thought my period was coming because I saw light pink when I wipe myself after going to bathroom but then it stopped and I was having really back stomach aches with gas. today my blood pressure was 90 over 44 and my pulse was 109. I weight about 110 lbs. I took a pregnancy test on the weekend but it said negative. don't know whats going on with my body. | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You should consult a gynaecologist because these are the side effects of pills also because pills contain hormone which cause all these symptoms. Take some lemon water for low blood pressure and stop taking pills under medical supervision. Good luck. Take care. | |
What is the treatment to increase the hemoglobin level?
My son (4) has had three low hemoglobin levels in the the last three months at WIC. 9.4, than 9.6, than 9.3 WE have been giving poly vi soln with iron daily. We have also been giving milk between meals and OJ with meals. He gets a lot of healthy high iron foods like whole wheat bread, broccoli and meat. What else can I do? Do I need to make a visit to the doc? He goes for his yearly in Aug. | HelloThanks for contacting usYour worry is natural but children have choices of foods so they are not getting proper food from which hemoglobin (HB) increase. HB is made up of iron and folic acid. So give your child richness with iron and folic acid. give him dry fruits, green vegetables and salad. most important, give him lemon or orange juice after meal, will increase iron absorption and will increase HB but have patience because this will take some months but surely help..take care... | |
MRI of the brain done. Shows signal abnormality, ischemic disease, demyelinating disease, seizures. What does this indicate?
I had a MRI of the brain with and without contrast. Impression: 1.several scattered foci of signal abnormality within the deep white matter of both cerebral hemispheres, some of which are oriented perpendicular to the caliosal septal interface and are nonspecific in appearance. Condsiderations include chronic microvascular ischemic disease, demyelinating disease , migraine headaches, or history of seizures. What does this all mean? My other MRI s of cervical, lumbar has problems that suggest a near surgeon. | Hi, . Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings are to be correlated with clinical history in order to give a clear diagnosis. In the absence of any clinical history, these scattered foci of signal abnormalities have no significance. As such they could represent areas of ischemia or demyelination. Ischemia represents areas that have reduced vascularity resulting in microscopic damages to cells. And since neural damages are irreversible old and previous damages stays permanent as visualized on scan. Demyelination also causes similar changes, however the pathology is due to damages to the structural covering of the nerves. Demyelination as such when early is reversible. That being said, what is seen on scan is most often an age related vascularity changes and needs no intervention if you are asymptomatic. Hope this helps. Do update me if you have any other information / clinical history. Regards | |
I got itchy and dry patches on legs. Can i use any steroid cream?
Hi I am 24 years old. I have dry and itchy reddish patches on my legs. Doctor suggested me with propynate cream. I kept using it long term whenever the problem came back. I heard that it s a steroid cream and using it long term can cause irreversible problems. I am facing a lot of hair loss now, is this because of using the ointment long term? What problems else can be caused in my situation? I still see those patches but I don t use propynate ointment anymore. Can someone suggest me what should be done? | hi u r right that propynate is steroid cream ,but it has only local effect . if u r use it more then 6 month daily ,then it can cause effect. most of side effect r reversible u have to take it as advised it can not cause hair loss . use good moisturizer and tacrolimus 0.1% cream for eczema hair loss is due to hormonal effect | |
Patch of raised dry skin in the pubic area. Chances of eczema?
I am a male, age 20, height 6ft 2inch, weight 11 stone . I have a patch of dry skin in the pubic region that has been there for a few weeks now, I thought it might go away but it hasn t. the skin is slightly duller in colour to the rest of my skin, it isn t particularly itchy, doesn t hurt. I only noticed when I felt it, it feels rougher and is slightly raised above the rest of my skin. It looks like some kind of exma but i have never had exma anywhere else before. What could this be? thanks | Hello dear. Thanks for the query. Dry patch in pubic area is unlikely to be eczema. The patches of eczema usually ooze. It might be a fungal infection known as tinea cruris. You can try an anti fungal cream. Remember to apply the cream for atleast 1 month even if the lesion disappears. This will help you. If you dont get relief in a week, you must meet a dermatologist. Thank you | |
Suggest treatment for heart palpitations and hypocalcemia
For the past 2 or 3 months, I have had very strong, pulsing heart beats and trembly feeling inside my chest that will not go away. Also, I have severe hypertensive periods, vertigo, and tinnitus. I have a history of Hashimoto s but TSH is normal, now. I have had brain MRI, Ct scans, EKGs, carotid dopppler, blood chemistries and all appear to be within normal range, with the exception of Vit D, I have added 5,000IU/day. However, about 2 weeks ago, I had an episode of hypocalcemia, confirmed by Trousseau s sign, periorbital parysthesia, etc.. (but total serum calcium was normal). I have since added calcium supplements. I am currently on 60 mg Cardizem 3x/day but BP is still 150/90. (I had an allergic reaction to carvedilol - hives, swelling.) Have been to ER 3x recently with hypertensive episodes 200/115 and palpitations. Have been to a cardiologist, endocrinologist, and PCP. Should I go to a neurologist? What other things can cause these conditions? | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these symptoms do not seem to be related to any neurological conditions, especially considering the high blood pressure values. Coming to this point, I would recommend checking cortisol plasma levels, aldosterone plasma levels and urinary metanephrines in order to exclude a possible adrenal gland dysfunction. A panic disorder cannot be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend trying low dose Alprazolam during these episodes and see if your situation improves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist | |
Is a high bilirubin reading dangerous?
Dear Sir, Hi, My Bilirubin reading is high, even though I have no symptoms of any thing and am perfectly healthy. Is there any reason for worry ? Total Bilirubin = 1.22 Direct Bilirubin = 0.33 Indirect Bilirubin = 0.89 SGOT = 42 SGPT = 37 Alkaline Phosphate = 112 Proteins: Serum Total Protein = 6.69 Serum Albumin = 3.89 Serum Globulin = 2.80 A/G Ratio = 1.39 | Hi there,You have slight increase in indirect bilirubin. This can be due to excess destruction of RBCs. Please get a hemogram, LDH and reticulocyte count done. If all these are normal, then there is no need to worry.Hope I have answered your question,With regards,Dr. Girish Kamat | |
What positive PCR test after months of treatment?
on Jan.10,2010 my PCR for urine Koch's was positive. my urologist prescribed me AKT-4 for 3months,AKt-3 for another 3 months & Rcinex450 for another 3 months. after eight & a half moths of treatment I again tested for PCR urine for Koch's & Bectac culture of urine for T.B. The PCR was again positive after 8 months treatment & Bactac urine culture was negative after 15 days. final report of this culture on 02/11/10 is still awaited. Now please guide me how long should I continue with this treatment & what should be the treatment? | HI,I will recommend a culture first. With the PCR still positive, you might have a resistant strain and we need to establish that before carrying on.I wish you well. | |
Need medicine for chest infections, viral infections and migrain
Hiya, I keep getting chest infections, viral infections and miragrains all the time soon as I get rid of them, it's back before I know it! It's mixing my head up and making me shake, I'm always tired! can anyone help me?Dorna, 18 year's old from Sheffield | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As you are having chest infection along with migraine, which is making you discomfort and tired. You should be evaluated completely before giving the treatment.Migraine is a disorder characterized by repeated attacks of severe headache it will causes throbbing or pulsating pain, usually on only one side of the head. These headaches are often associated with nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.The chest infection may be due to multiple causes, which should be managed by appropriate medications to prevent repeated infection.The Migraine headache can be managed by getting a good night's sleep, keeping the room dark, ice packs can be used to compress the head and Tab Ibuprofen may be used for treating migraines.Thank you. | |
Suggest remedy for lumps in clitoris
Hi, I have a lump above and to the right of my clitoris. The lump isn t really visible but you can feel it when you apply pressure to it. It is about the size of a pea. It is constantly hurting and it just started today. There is no drainage at all. It is very sore. J have no idea what it is!! | Hi,This is most likely to be a Bartholin's cyst that has become inflamed. Apply a warm compress to the area or take a warm bath to relieve the pain. Your may benefit from antibiotics so I suggest you see your doctor. If it does not improve with antibiotics, then it can be removed by a small surgical procedure. This is not a serious problem and is quite common. I hope this has reassured you. Regards,Dr K A Pottinger | |
Suggest treatment for acute bronchitis
Hi there I was diagonised by acute bronchitis do I have been coughing for ovrt three weeks, when I cough it feel like my breath is taken away I gasp for air . Doctor prescribed celery isle dosage is 2 tabs for times a day and brazenpam 2 three times a day | Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to for the diagnosis of bronchitis.It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. | |
Took lumbar steroid injections for back pain. Spinal fluid leakage due to puncture. Runny nose persisting. Reason?
Hi - what a great service this is, I just found it. My question is about my mom -- she had some lumbar steroid injections last June/July for severe back pain. One resulted in a puncture, which caused a spinal fluid leak. She had it addressed through a blood tap, but had to undergo two before it worked. Now I've noticed that she has an extremely runny nose - nearly all the time. And I just read about a man who also had a runny nose and was leaking brain fluid (!) I know that a spinal tap can sometimes cause this --could it be what's going on with my mom? Thank you! | Hi,There is no relation between lumbar spinal leak and running nose.For running nose she needs to consult ENT Surgeon .Check for allergy (Food, dust ,insect allergy).A course of cetirizine 10 mg at bedtime will relieve her symptoms.CSF leaking through nose is different thing where CSF leakage occurs through nose following trauma where cribriform plate is damaged.Hope this will help youRegards Dr Sandhya ManorenjNeurologist Hi Tech City ,Hyderabad | |
What is a hypoplastic pancreas ?
Hi I m a mother of 3 ... 28 years old :) I had a MRI done last night because of low back and abdominal pain . The doctor came back and said I had hypoplastic pancreas I am extremely worried cause I didnt really get any information on it.. And can t seem to research much.. Can someone please tell me anything about this??? does it cause cancer? Will I be ok lol.. Obviously will be going to the doctor ASAP just wish I could get some kind of answer anything please :) | Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.com Hypoplastic pancreas (partial agenesis of pancreas) is a rare congenital abnormality consisting the parenchyma and ductal system restricted to the head with some residual dorsal tapering this anomaly may be associated woth acute pancreatitis | |
Is finding the infection site so difficult?
hello doctor, my mother has stage 3/4 heartfailure, she is 54 years old. in the past few months her crp levels are very high 60plus but the docs say they dont want to treat it until they know the infection site they have done many ct and mri scans aswell as blood cultures but they havent found teh site. just recently they done a toe aswell but still cant find the infection site. by the way the blood cultures come back negative. now my mothers spleen has enlarged. what is going on and why dont the doctors just administer antibiotic even if they dont know the infection site ps my mother had a crt d installed 6 months ago but in the toe the docs dont think that the pacemakers leads are infected help plz | in case if the pace maker leads were infected her tlc /dlc counts would have increased her blood culture and sensitivity test must have been positive for bacteriaany infection in body is frequently associated with rise in body temp(pyrexia) as you is a patient of chf on icd prophylactic antibiotic therapy can be given for 5 daystab ceftum 500 twice dailytab linid 600 twice daily crp is an indicator of infection but its a very old test and a non specific marker of infectionas her spleen has increased in size now i would suggest you to go fora repeata serum procalcitonin (a very specific test for indicating infection)blood r mblood c n sesrtlcdlccbcurine r n ma combined analysis of these tests can be helpul in reaching a conclusion | |
Experiencing severe pain on the back left side of the head
I have severe sharp intense pain on the back left side of my head just above my ear that last for about 5 seconds that comes & goes every few minuetes. The pain is unbearable as to where I have to stio with what I'm doing just to cringe & deal until it passes. | You may be suffering from a condition called TRIGEMINAL AUTONOMIC CEPHALGIAS (TAC's) and more specifically, what we literally call JABS AND JOLTS types of headaches. There is a specific treatment for this type of pain but first it must be verified that this is indeed the case and that usually means filling in a HEADACHE DIARY or LOG for a period of time in order to find out more about these sudden lancinating pains and to also find out if you may be having any other types of headaches that go along with what you're already describing. Please rate this a 5 STAR ENCOUNTER and write me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for more questions or information on this topic. | |
Q. Can vitamin deficiency cause muscle twitching?
Hi doctor, For about 10 days, I have muscle twitching in my calf, thighs and also in my eyes. I am worried about it. I got my blood test done. It showed that I have a severe vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency. My vitamin B12 was around 50 ng/L. Can these deficiencies be the cause for having muscle twitching? Is it something more severe as ALS? I am suffering from stress. Please help. | Hi. The duration is too short for any serious ailment. It is generally related to stress, coffee intake, and vitamin B12 deficiency. There is nothing to worry. It will go off. | |
What causes day dreaming, nausea and tingling sensation at the base of the skull?
I had an episode a couple days ago where I felt like I was remembering a dream. After a couple of seconds, I was fully immersed in this memory/dream. I was aware it was happening, but couldn t pull myself out of it. It lasted for a minute or two, and when I came back, I was nauseous. The whole episode was very intense. Right before the episode, I felt tingling at the base of my skull. After it was over, I couldn t remember anything about the memory/dream, just that it had happened. This isn t the first time this has happened. I ve been having these episodes since 2011 (when I was 20). There s always some degree of familiarity to the dreams. Kinda like deja vu. I am completely awake when they happen (they ve happened while taking a shower, cooking, walking on my college campus, etc). The one Friday night was the worst I ve ever had. I saw my GP for them in 2011, and he wrote me off. My grandmother had epilepsy and narcolepsy. | Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!Your symptoms could be related to epilepsy seizures (temporal lobe epilepsy). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical check up and some tests: -an EEG- a brain MRI study- complete blood count- thyroid hormone levels- fasting glucose- blood electrolytes. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
How to control high blood pressure of a diabetic patient?
I have diebeties since last 8 years,i am taking gemer p2,voglimac 0.3mg and recap capsule two time before meal and lipicard av half tablet before dinner.I got checked up my sugar and choleshtrol found normal.Now the problem is with my blood pressure which has gone high some time it goes to 165/110.kindly suggest, thanks. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Hypertension is commonest Co morbid condition in diabetic and dyslipidemia patient. So no need to worry much. You need to take anti hypertensive drug regularly. Antihypertensive drugs like telmisartan, Losartan, amodipine, enalapril etc are very effective in your case. You need to start any of these drug after consultation with your doctor. Along with antihypertensive drug, you need to follow these steps for better control of blood pressure. 1. Strict salt restriction in diet. 2. Avoid fatty and oily food. Strict anti diabetic diet. Control of diabetes and dyslipidemia are must to achieve optimal control in blood pressure. 3. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. 4. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Take sound sleep of atleast 6-8 hours. Don't worry , you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Fishbone stuck in gum, causing infection, nausea, headache. Did I wait too long?
i had typed querry but here goes. so awhile back a fishbone got stuck at the back of my mouth, somewhr around the last tooth , its in the gum now and i fear its causing infections, i ve had to take anti bios several times but now i feel nautious and take pain killers for the headaches caused, not daily but often. Querry did i wait too long? will i get serious infection? when i see dentist what will i expect them to do to remove this bone? | hi such injuries often lead to infections deep inside the inter muscular spaces. self medication is never advised . if not taken out timely the foreign body will cause serious infection for sure. you must not delay your appointment with the dentist. after carefully locating the fishbone the dentist will remove it and prescribe you medicine . take care | |
What causes pain in the abdomen and back?
Hi my daughter is in Ghana Africa and has indicated to me today that she feels like she has been hit by a bus...sore stomach and right side of her back is painful, slight fever and very tired. She said she's been washing with water out of a outside water source..not clean and also mentioned she ate bush meat the other night for supper could she have picked up some kind of parasite and if so what?? She has all her nessasary vaccinations and takes malarone everyday. Any info much appreciated. concerned Mom YYYY@YYYY | Hi Concerned Mom.Thanks for the query and history. The waterborne diseases are caused by the water source she is using. The parasites do not develop so early. This looks to be due to gastroenteritis and a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole with symptomatic treatment for pain, Oral rehydration solution, activated charcoal and probiotic will cover her nicely. If necessary she can go for the tests of the blood, urine and stool and also a Standing X-ray of the abdomen and an ultrasonography. | |
What is the cause of fever with stool having green mucus?
my baby 1yr 10 month old is having soft creamy-yellow stool and at the end having green-deep greeen mucus. this has happened once yesterday and today and had fever upto 101.4 degree on both days.Given crocin syrup on fever and has started "bacigyl n" 3 times a day . pl advice | Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM,Baby has developed some stomach infection.Stool culture will help in diagnosing the cause of infection.According to the report of stool culture drug to be given to you baby with recommended dose to eradicate the stomach infection.Hope the query is answered.Thanks | |
What does 'ligamentum flavum thickening and disc bulge' in MRI suggest?
My MRI at L4-5 showed a ligamentum flavum thickening, bilateral facet hypertrophy, and a leftward disc bulge with annular tear resulting in no spinal canal stenosis, left lateral recess and mild left neuroforaminal stenosis. What does this mean? It has resulted in tingling and numbness in both legs and feet | This shows some arthritis and thickened ligament which could be irritating nerves on the left side.It would not explain right sided leg symptoms. | |
Is it safe to go for rides in amusement park in pregnancy?
I am about 4 weeks and 3 days pregnant. We have plans to go an amusement park tomorrow and ride rides. I plan on not riding the ones that beat you around a lot. Is it safe to ride some of the rides, even the smooth ones that DO go upside down? Will it harm the baby? | Hello,I have gone through your query and here is your answer. You should not experience any stress during the early weeks of pregnancy while the establishment of the pregnancy in the uterus happens. This means you cannot travel much, leave alone jerky rides. Sexual intercourse, lifting heavy weights also should be avoided during the early and the late trimesters. Do enjoy watching the rides, but please do not ride. As the movement is continuously on during a ride, there is intense pressure on the pelvic region and in turn on the uterus and this may cause hemorrhages and disturbance of the burrowing gestation sac. Hope your query has been clarified. Take care. | |
What causes lower back pain, nausea and headache?
I am a 29 year old female and in the last week I have found it really hard to wake up and I am over sleeping, I feel sick and generally unwell and have lower back pain. I am feeling more and more sluggish and unable to do anything. The nausea is getting worse and I think I am a little head achy too. | DearI am sorry for the symptoms you are suffering It seems you are suffering from a minor back pain even if it is immobilizing youIn my opinion you should consult a neurologist and start treatment with lumbar fortress, pain killer and miorelaxants Hope my answer will help youRegards | |
Experiencing redness,swelling & itchiness after the bee sting
I had a bee sting yesterday i did a homeremedy it did swell,red & itches a homeremedy was tooth paste did work however it continue to get red, itchy with the hot weather so i had some triamcinolone acetoniide creme which did relieve itching, redness decreased but wonder if this will take the actual sting of the bee out- toothpaste was to take out the verma- please confirm its on my left arm strated infront of my elbow moved up near under my arm pit- | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The bee sting is an acute emergency condition which should be treated vigorously and adequately, because it will releases the poison which will cause all these symptoms. It will releases mediators like histamine which will leads to all these problems. The left over sting should be removed carefully with the help of forceps.The symptoms are reduced by1. Parentral Avil2. InJ Hydrocortisone3. Oral Antihistamines4. If there is excess of itching Cold pack over the itchy area.Thank you. | |
What is the swelling of jaws and recurrent tooth ache?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.. Well for the past two weeks I have had a tooth ache. It seems to have calmed itself for now. It only hurts a little bit when I bit down real hard. I have also noticed that the gum is swollen and right below my jaw line beneath the swollen to is a hard bump. What is goin on? | Hello,Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have swelling in jaw and toothache this toothache can be due to carious tooth , infection in gums causing inflamation in gum , or infection in ligaments causing periodontal abscess dont be worried so juch I will advise you to consult dentist and go for Examination of swelling and tooth if needed go for Iopa Xray of tooth and if tooth is carious then go for Its treatment Restoration or Root canal treatment and if there is infection in gum then go for Scaling and root planing . Inmeantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day .Hope this will help you | |
IUD poking out of cervix, possible to check the strings on IUD. Suggested to just keep a watch on it. Concerning?
My boyfriend can feel my Intrauterine Device when I'm on top and that's the only time he can feel it. He also checks my strings for me. I recently went to my gynecologist and she said she can she my IUD poking out of my cervix but not a lot. She said everything looks good though. I just need to keep an eye on it. It scared me so I'm seeking a second opinion | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Just keep an eye on IUD as suggested by your gynecologist, it should be sufficient as of now. If you are too much concerned, you can ask your gynecologist to replace the IUD with a new one.Wish you good health. | |
What are the side effects of taking Vyvasne ?
my son 12 years old he has been on vyvasnse 50mg for 6 years he has been digging at his head off and on for 2 years he is not growing very good he is almost 13 weights 84 pounds and 52inches tall, we had to shave his head because he pulled his hair out in places where is smooth down to his scalp and he says he can't help it we don't know what to do is it the vyvanse causing this. | HiThanks for using healthcare magicHis weight is normal according to age and height. His BMI is 22, so there is nothing to worry about it. With time, he would catch his growth. I think, he has trichotillomania. In that case, he has impulse to pull his hair out. He needs few antidepressant to control this. Some stimulant like vyvanse could cause trichotillomania. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. Thanks | |
What causes backache on the right side?
I have this really bad pain in my back. The pain is not present all the time, that is when standing walking so forth no problem. It really gets bad when I m in bed or getting in or out of bed. The pain is located in my right side of my back about the area where my belt would be located. I can honestly say it gets my attention. Any suggestions or comments would be helpful-- Thank You Edwin L. Miller.... | dear mr miller ...as far as your symptoms go it may be some lumbar spine problem or sacroilitis joint inflammation ...i assume that there is no history of trauma ...you need x ray of lumbar spine and SI joint ...and lab blood tests ..as tlc .dlc .esr .RA factor. anti ccp .uric acid .and calcium ..vit d etc...please consult your GP ... | |
Have a small lump on upper gum. Growing bigger. Cure for symptoms?
Hey there. well one morning i woke up with a small bump on my upper left gum just above my 2 front rabbit teeth, it started off very small but i didn't pay too much attention to it. Then i woke up this morning and the bump had gotten alot bigger and it feels like my gum is swelling up im so worried that there something wrong with me? What is it? What do i do? Help please? | Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Lump on the front teeth can be periodontal abscess arrising from an infected teeth you need to get an x-ray by the Dentist to confirm the cause, infected teeth can be treated with root canal treatment.Or it can be a gingival abscess due to accumulation of bacterial plague and calculus deep in the gum pockets i would suggest you to get complete mouth and scaling done.Hope this helps out.Regards. | |
Will rogaine or tugain help in treating dandruff and hair fall?
I am 36 yrs old after delivery i had gained weight to 86 kgs and then had gone on a diet and lost 10kgs . Now i am experiencing hairfall and it is not a small amt. of hair every time i touch my head i have a handfull full of hair falling. I wish to use Rogaine or Tugain will that help me . | Hello, going by ur history, u seem to have a condition of diffuse hair loss known as telogen effluvium.Rogaine or tugaine are minoxidil, which works in pattern hair loss and not in diffuse hair loss, like you appear to be suffering from. So, no, they willnot help your hairfall.For this problem, i would adv you to get thyroid function tests and serum ferritin levels to rule out thyroid disorders and iron deficiency states (which are common causes of hair loss). If they are normal, take hair supplements tab follihair 1 tab daily for atleast 3 months, also use a mild shampoo like Xgain for scalp wash and always use conditioner on ur hair for 10 min post wash, then rinse with water.I hope this will help youThanksTake care | |
What are the natural remedies for sore throat?
My daughter has a black abrasion on the rear of her throat. She has had a very soar throat for the last three days and it is hard to swallow. Do you know what it is and is there something she could swallow to sooth the pain. Additionally any natural remedies that would help? | hi dear,i have read the problem n your daughter is suffering from acute pharyngitis. so first of all there is a need to introduce antiboitic in the treatment - follow this -Tablet Azithrommycin 250 mg bd 1 hour before brkfast n dinner for 3 days.betadine gargle 5 times a day and add aspirin in it .. this will cure pain in throat.paracetamol 250 mg twice a day for 2 days only.now with these above medicines start herbal medicines to prevent the relapse and to boost immunity -SEPTILLIN SYRUP 2 TBSPOON TWICE A DAY AFTER MEAL FOR A MONTHKOFLET LOZENZES -4-5 IN A DAY FOR SOOTHING THROAT. DRINK BOILED WATER,AND PLENTY OF FLUID AVOID CURD , RICE ,ICECREAMS,COLD DRINKS, SPICY AND BULKY MEALS TILL THE DISEASE RESOLVES.A PIECE OF GINGER WITH HONEY KEPT IN MOUTH GIVES GREAT RELIEF IN SORE THROAT. PLS COME TO ME IF U FEEL ANYTHING TO TELL, I WILL FEEL HAPPY TO HELP U, BEST WISHES, TK CARE | |
Had stomach pain with blood in stools,. Same thing seen again. What to do?
hello im cat well fri i had bad pains in my stomic left side then i started peeing blood so went to er now the blood went away fri at 3 am but it is now monday and guess what the blood is back and its red not like friday it was dark brown what do i do now i was up all last night with the same pains what do i do now please help im scared ? | Hi and welcome to HCM. Most common causes of blod in stool are benign and you shouldnt be concerned. I dont know your age,but usually bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids, fisures, angiodysplasia or polyps. SOme other more serious diseases must always be ruled out. SO I suggest to visit proctologist who can do rectal examination and decide is colonoscopy necessary.Also you should do red cells count to see is there any sign of anaemia. Try to eat easily digestible food such as fruit,green, milk products and boiled food. And take enough fluids. Nothing serious can happen in short time but visit specialist as soon as you can. WIsh you good health. | |
What is the reason for stomach pain problems every day during morning ?
what does it mean if you have stomach problems every day Every day in the morning my stomach hurts for just an hour or two wat should I do | hi welcome to health care magic.do you have any other complaints except stomach pain?do sonography of abdomen to find any internal abnormality.it occurs before or after meal?since how long you have these kind of problem? thanks dr.dhara dhara.shah84@yahoo.in | |
Had car accident. Toe numbing. Related?
I got whiplash from a suv running into me at 38mph six days ago and about 4days ago have noticed my right toe on the left side has had a numbing sensation and I m concerned they might be related. Is this possible and what type of doctor should I have take a look at it. I also want to add that at the time of the accident my lower back near tail bone was extremely sensitive. Thank you and I look forward to your reply | welcome to HCM!I have read your query carefully and from my clinical experince I can say that you should see a neurologist, get a scan of your spine.The problems you mentioned and the accident seem to be related. So, please fix an appointment with the doctor and get your self examined.#### Avoid any strenuous movement, avoid pulling weight, and bending to much till you seek treatment.Only after proper tests, one can give appropriate drugs.Hoep you get well soonfeel free to ask more queries if you have Dr. Manisha Gopal | |
How can immobility and tremors in the legs be treated?
It started over a year ago tingling sensations like pins and needles in my arms legs and feet and a burning sensation in my feet then came the rearly bad muscle spasms and incontience problems and it felt like I was aving tremors in my arms and legs more so on my right side than my left was constantly tired just had no energy I suffered for about a year like this then about November it just seem to go away started to get on with life then one morning mid January woke up with the sensations again over a few days was suffering as I had done but much worse this time the most frightening thing was getting up to go to the toilet gettin to the door it was like I was froze to the spot like my legs had stopes working my knees where jerking back and forth but I just cudnt move my legs it was like I was froze to the spot please can you help me | Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. The symptoms are more consistent with neuropathic causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
What does immunoglobulin count of 138 in a child suggest?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, My son is about 2 Yrs 10 months suffring from severe cough fro past 2 months. Consulted ENT specialist & it has been diagnosed as a Asthama with a Imunogobulin counting to 138. Pls let me know is it correct | Hi, It would depend on the specifics of the lab. First, it matters which immunoglobulin there are several types. If it is total immunoglobulin that seems like a normal number if it is just the type associated with asthma (Immunglobulin E) then it seems like a high number BUT different labs use different numbers and have different numbers for the normal range. You cannot diagnose asthma with immunoglobulin level in any case. AND if there is asthma and if the immunoglobulin E level is high there is a new drug that is quite good at just stopping the IgE and the asthma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist | |
Lower back pain, very severe, pain in waist and legs. What is the reason?
My lower back has been hurting. The pain has gotten so bad that I can't lift my six pound Chihuahua. I have also been having leg pains in my right leg. Last week it hurt so bad I limped arond all week. And on too of all this I have recently discovered that when I sit down I go paralized from the waist down. Please help me | Dear friend ...Welcome to Healthcare MagicI read your concern and it seems like sciatica which iritates nerves and causing pain and feeling of getting paralysed like sensation ..There is nothing to worry ... You can do Spinal Xray or CT imaging studies to know underlying causative factors involved in triggering pain sensation .I would suggest you to have hot compression at site of pain and NSAIDS will help to ease pain .Regular mild exercise and correct posture during sleeping / sitting will prevent furthur episode of pain.You can ask to me if you have more queries...RegardsDr.J.Kingson John David | |
Can i give crocin drops 4 hours once for fever of child?
Hi Docotrs... Please note, my child has a fever around 100 + degrees. She was having fever for the last four days... Our doctor suggested to give Crocin drops for every 6 hours once... But still the temperature is not getting down... can we give crocin drops 4 hours once ? please advise | Hello. I just read through your question.Crocin drops may safely be given every 4 hours. You may give it every 4 hours without any concern. | |
Exploratory brain surgery for a vp shunt. What are the reasons for surgery? Results?
My friend just had something exploratory done to his brain at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota . They went up through his neck with the little camera trying to figure out why he was having numbness and visual problems. In the process of the exploring, they suddenly saw something that sent him into surgery for a vp shunt. He was in surgery for 9 hours, and is now in ICU . They said that the next 72 hours will tell how well the surgery went. What are the reasons they have done this, and what are the possible outcomes (good and Bad) that we could see after 72 hours in ICU? | Dearit seems that the doctor have seen something obstructive at the third ventricul so the shunt need absolutely to be doneIt need time to see if the shunt is effective or not, that's the reason they told you to wait 72h.If the radiological examination will show regres you have nothing to worry, he will be fine.Best regards Dr Eris | |
Q. My cystocele repair surgery failed. Should I get it done again?
Hello doctor, I am a 61 year old female and a diabetic for the last ten years. I had a cystocele repair surgery along with hysterectomy and cervix and ovaries removal five months ago. There is a slight discharge on and off. I did a urine culture now and found that there was a colony of Enterococcus faecalis. Please let me know if this is serious and whether I have to take a course of antibiotics for it. I do not have any symptoms of UTI or abscess etc. Also, the cystocele repair was not a success as the bladder is still at the mouth of the vagina. Please also let me know if anything can be done to put the bladder back in place. If this is not done, what are the repercussions? | Hello. I have gone through your query and understand the concerns. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
What causes recurring cough and cold in a 10 year old child?
my daughter is 10 years old. she is suffering from recurrent cough and cold from very child hood. Doctors prescribe antibiotics,anti-allergics she gets OK but after some days again her nose blocks and she starts coughing with sometimes breathing distress. Most of the time her cough is very sticky. please help me to get rid of this problem. | Hello,Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your daughter's history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows:1. From her complaints, I would first think of allergy. I would suggest her allergy testing for common allergy causing substances - house dust mites, insect proteins, indoor molds, common pollens in your region and pet dander (if she has contact with pets)This will help you identify the substances causing allergies to her and also to know the measures to avoid them.2. I would suggest her regular montelukast + levocetirizine for at least 28 days.3. Regular steam inhalation which will help in nose blocks.4. I would also suggest her to use salbutamol inhaler when she experiences wheezing or breathing difficulty.5. In general, please avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution to her as much as possible.6. Healthy diet and regular exercise will also help her in a long run by improving her immunity and lung capacity respectively.Hope above suggestions will be helpful to her.Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead.Thank you & Regards. | |
What causes immobility in the legs and difficulty in walking?
I lost the ability to walk (in 2014) first in my right leg, then my left. i was in an infirmary for a year (wheelchair, crutches, walker and cane. I have good mobility in my back. so its not a back issue. a doctor implied maybe Guilliam-Barr syndrome but it doesn t really cover my impairment. I walk now but with difficulty and I can t walk distances or stand very long as pressure/pain gets too much Is there any other syndromes/diseases that would explain my situation | Hello, Immobility in the legs may be due to lumbar disc prolapse or Guillain-Barre syndrome or transverse myelitis or muscular dystrophy or arthritis, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Need complete examination of the lesion is it spinal level or nerve root level or NM junction. Need CSF analysis or nerve conduction study, MRI spine and serum B12 level plus clinical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Should Glimepiride dosage be increased to control FBS levels and Cortisone shot be taken for trigger finger?
I’m diabetic with an average morning blood sugar reading of 145. Do you think I should be increasing my dosage of glimiperide from 2 to 3 or is it time to see an endocrinologist instead of my internist? Is it safe for me to get a shot of cortisone to treat trigger finger even though it will raise my blood sugar or is there some other treatment I should ask my orthopedist for? | Hello,You can definitely go ahead with your cortisone injection but with a careful monitoring of blood sugars for 2 days by which time your sugars will be deranged.I suggest you increase your Glimeperide dose to 3 mg as strict control of sugars are always better option in early diabetes.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shehzad Ruman | |
What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
I am having symptoms of being pregnant. I have recently visited what is called a witch doctor and she told me I was 12 week pregnant. I am still having heavy periods. I stopped taking birth control when she told me I was pregnant. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? | Hallow Dear, If you are having menses you cannot be pregnant. The first cardinal symptom of pregnancy is missing a period. Moreover, you were on birth control pills, so the chances of pregnancy are very meagre.Please do not depend on the witches. Report to a Gynaecologist for appropriate diagnosis. If you are getting heavy menses, you need to be investigated and treated. I hope you have got the message and will act accordingly. | |
What causes chronic pain in diaphragm region causing trouble in breathing?
Hi doctors. please help me im desperate for medical attention for my beloved sisterher symptoms includes:-CONTINUOUS pain in the region of diaphragm (according to local diagnosis, its muscular narrowing and its untreatable) also, the pain increases significantly when she breathes or try to swallow some food... her breath is very shallowher personal medical historyshe suffered emotional stress, then peptic ulcer (in stomach) then it hurt her esophagus. that the doctor put staples in her esophagus, the thing is, she was barely breathing at that time and when she went to other doctor, he removed 1 of them so she can breath better, but the pain is still there.. | Hi.Thanks for your query for your sister.She has continuous pain in the region of diaphragm, which increases if she tries to breathes or tries to swallow some food. There is also history of emotional stress, peptic ulcer, stapler in esophagus which had to be removed to improve the breathing and it did. But hte pan remained. This looks to be due to hiatus hernia with associated symptoms.I would advise you to undergo an upper GI Endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis, take a few months course and if this does not help, get ready for surgery as a permanent cure. Continue PPI or Ranitidine, antacid get, small frequent meals, soft bland diet, no anxiety or stress at all as it increases all the problems . | |
How to cure MVP?
i was diagnosed with mvp in 07 they said it was up to me to take beta blockers depending on how i felt i just started taking them this year because in february my heart just started beating so fast i felt like i was going to throw up felt real shaky they told me at the hospital it was anxiety once more also my blood pressure shot up high just worried it might be afib or has my mvp gotten worse can i just stop taking my medication i feel jittery and nervous lately i stress alot also when i kneel down and come back up it takes so much out me is my mvp getting worse or is it something more serious with my heart? | Hello,Arrhythmias are part of mitral valve prolapse. Beta Blocker is a good treatment for the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia. You can do echocardiography to see the evolution. I don't think you should worry about.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Anila Skenderi | |
Q. What will happen to the focus if correction lens are placed for mixed astigmatism?
Hello doctor, Please help me with my assignment. I am an optometry student. My question is what will happen to the foci when correction lenses are placed in the case of mixed astigmatism that has one focal point in the front, which is nearsighted and one behind the retina which is farsighted? Will they merge as one when you give spectacle correction? Or the focal points will remain at their own places even though there is correction already? Please reply. | Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition of one focus in front of the retina and another behind arises in mixed astigmatism as you have already mentioned. To correct this we prescribe toric lenses to the patient which as you must already know, have spherical and cylindrical components with opposite signs as we are treating mixed astigmatism. The process of how a clear image is formed in this case will be illustrated using a strums conoid. This image is easy to find online or can be seen in a lot of basic ophthalmology textbooks. Here the different meridians come to focus on the retina such that they produce a circle of least confusion this makes the image of the object form with any distortion on the retina. Anywhere in front of or behind the circle of least confusion, the image will be defocused. I hope this helps. | |
Is Stamlo a better option than Minipress XL in the treatment of high BP?
I have high BP for last many years, I had been taking Stamlo 5 along with Nebistar SA for last 5 years, I have been having swelling of my ankles and of my legs if traveled insitting position for long hours. Last month my Physician prescribed Minipress XL 5 twic a day in place of Stamlo 5. But my ankle swelling has not gone, having severe scratches of scalp and frequent urination which I feel started after taking Minipress. Iwould like to switch over to Stamlo 5, can You advise if that would be a better option? | HelloWelcome to Ask a Doctor service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Underlying cause of lower limb swelling matters, if this is not due to high blood pressure then swelling will not subsides, if with the change of medicine swelling is still there and newer prescribed medicine does not suits you then you can discuss this with your physician and ask for switch over to old medicine, anti-hypertensive medicine has to be taken for long time so it has to be taken under your cardiologist or physician always discuss the issue with them before changing the medicine or adjusting the dose.Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance, | |
What causes non epileptic seizure exacerbation while taking probiotics?
I am having an exacerbation of non-epileptic seizures when taking probiotics including Lactinex and the best multicultural refrigerated strains. I am treating for stage 3 Candida enteritis with Nystatin, 10 days of Diflucan, and Black Walnut. Thank you. | Hello!Welcome on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not related to the probiotic intake. Inflammation or the active infection, or the pain could be the cause of your symptoms. Are you taking any drugs actually for these seizures?I would recommend taking Xanax 0.25 mg three times daily in the next days, in order to help prevent these seizures. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
What does dark spot on the kidney in a CT scan indicate ?
my husband who is 47 had a CT scan which showed a dark spot on his kidney Is this usually always cancer? | Hello. Welcome to HCM. you will have to tell us the medical terminology mentioned in CT scan. There can be numerous causes... if the dark spot or description in your report signifies, hemorrhage, it is not related to cancer. These days, a guided FNAC under expert hands can accurately provide diagnosis even in deep internal organs like kidney. You can discuss the same possibility with your clinician and radiologist. Take care. | |
Does dihydrocodeine cure back pain?
hello, i have had extremely bad pains in my back/legs including pins and needles for 3 years. I have only just started physio after MRI on my back showing nothing. They think its weak muscles trapping my nerve. I have been taking 30/500 cocodamol for a long time and they are now starting to be less effective, and tramadol do not work at all. My doctor is telling me there isn t anything stronger, which is a load of rubbish. I have spoken to people and read forums and dihydrocodeine is supposed to be a lot better for the pain... any advice on what to say to my doctor to get them to actually help relieve my pain would be great. | Hello sir You did not specify your age, sex or profession but anyways as u suffering from three years of pain in back and radiating pain to both lower limbs u can take painkillers but also try neurotropic drugs as methycobalamine and gabapentin along with painkillers as they also help decrease the requirement of painkillers also take vitamin d supplementation and calcium if you are in middle age As far as devices are there the physiotherapists near u can help you with electro therapy instruments like short wave diathermy or TENS if u have any other question feel free to contact again | |
Severe abdominal pain, between ribs and belly button, during breathing, eating, movement
What is wrong with me if my abdomen , from the bottom of my ribs down to right below my belly button, is feeling an intense stabbing pain every time i move, ehale, or eat. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. I would suggest that you visit the emergency as soon as possible. Your symptoms are suggestive of peritonitis and this is a medical emergency. Please see your physician asap. Hope this helps. | |
Can any online doctor help me with the ultrasound scan test ?
I went to obgyne today and took an unltasound and the result was: BG:51 NG:-10 FG:1.4/ DYN:2 ENH:2/2 SCC:1 85MM 7.5M F1234 BG:41 NG:-2 FG:5.4/ DYN:2 ENH:2/2 85MM 6.5M TRANSRECTAL SONOGRAPHY: UTERUS IS IN THE MIDLINE, ANTEVERTED AND NORMAL IN SIZE MEASURING 4.4 X 2.2 X 3.0-CM. ENDOMETRIAL STRIPE IS THIN, 0.4CM. CERVIEX IS WELL DEFINED. ABSENCE OF WELL FORMED GESTATIONAL SAC OR VIABLE FETUS. BOTH OVARIES ARE NORMAL IN SIZE BUT WITH PREDOMINANTLY SMALL FOLLICLE CYSTST. RIGHT AND LEFT OVARY MEASURE 3.1 X 2.2-CM, RESPECTIVELY. FALLOPIAN TUBES ARE NOT DILATED. RETROUTERINE AND RETROVESSICLE AREAS ARE CLEAR. REMAINDER IS UNREMARKABLE.:) ( but when i go to ebgyne to read the result she s already out.. Now, I was confused what is meaning of the result? lease help me to know.. or do i need to take medicine to get pregnant? my husband and i was so excited to have a kid.. | How long since your last period have you taken this scan. It appears that there isn't a viable pregnancy, just s small ovarian cyst which can be managed by your Gynaecologist. She will counsel you on how to achieve a normal pregnancy. | |
What causes lumps on the chin?
My son was in a go-cart accident 8 months ago, He ran through a chainlink fence and got bruised really bad under his chin. After 8 months (a few days ago) we noticed he has a small bruise and a knot/lump has came up in the same spot . Is it something I should be worried about? | Hello,This can be a hypertrophic scar or a keloid in the area of the injury. This is possibly a form of abnormal scarring in an area exposed to trauma. Get this evaluated by a doctor.Dr. Souvik Adhikari | |
How long does Postinor1 have side effects? Have breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain.
For how long does Postinor 1 give side effects? I am concerned that after takign the tablet five days ago that I am after the third day experiencing breast tenderness and lower abdominal pain . IAs it is only 5 days after intercourse and may be too early to detect prenancy, I am wondering if this is still a lingering effect from Postinor 1 or an effect of being pregnant therefore? | Hallow Dear,Pregnancy symptoms never appear so early. The first cardinal symptom of pregnancy to appear is missed period. All other symptoms like nausea & vomiting, frequent urination and breast symptoms appear about a week after that. Postinor 1 is a post coital emergency contraceptive pill. It contains progesterone hormone. This pill is to be consumed within 72 hours after the unprotected sexual intercourse. If you have taken it within that stipulated time, you need not worry about pregnancy as it has got more than 90% success rate. Being a progesterone medicines, it can cause some discomfort like engorgement and/or tenderness in the breasts. Even there is likelihood of having some withdrawal bleeding 3-5 days after consuming Postinor 1 pill. It increases acidity in the stomach and hence may cause some abdominal discomfort to pain also. I feel you should wait for your menses to appear in their scheduled time. If they are delayed, still it could be due to Postinor which can delay it by about a week or so. So you can safely wait for 3 weeks after Postinor 1 has been consumed. If you do not get menses after that, you may perform pregnancy test on the first morning urine sample to find the status of pregnancy. Alternatively, you may opt for Beta hCG test which is very sensitive and can detect the pregnancy even few days before missed period. If any of this test reports that you are pregnant and it is unwanted pregnancy, you can terminate it by medicines. Please get rid of the stress of pregnancy. Stress also can delay menstruation. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
Do I have a kidney infection or should I go to the ER ?
I have a temperature of 99.4 where my usual is around 96.5. I have severe aching pain in my lower back on both sides. The pain is made worse when I move or breathe deeply. I am extremely moody and fatigued. I also have sudden onset of nausea, though I never vomit. I have also been having problems with peeing VERY often. Sometimes 3-4 times an hour. Although, I don't always completely go. I have been taking cranberry pills, drinking cranberry juice, and poweraide. I also took a hot bath to try to dull the pain but it didn't help. Do I have a kidney infection or should I go to the ER? | Hi Clorissa, You could be suffering from urinary tract infection or stones in the kidneys or urinary tract. There are several other causes for the symptoms that your have. Better visit a urologist who should be able to help you after various investigations including ultrasound examination. Wising you relief from your sufferings. | |
Getting fever, vomiting. Given dolo 250 mg and hicef for allergy and sneezing. Will it be cured by paracetamol?
hi doc. my daughter is 3 yr old last night she started with 100.6 fever and vommited(3.30 am) what she ate in the night.even yesdterday she banged her forehead to the wall she cried for sometime but then she was fine and active . fever was before she got hurt (10pm),nxt morning i took her to doc he gave dolo 250mg(every 4 hrs 4ml)and as she is allergic and sneezing hicef(2 times 3.5ml).now can the widal or viral fever come down oly with paracetamol .plz advice .he asked me to review if the fever persists for 3 or more days. | Hello madam, I am sorry that your daughter is suffering from fever. Fever wiith sneezing probably suggest that child is suffering from viral upper respiratory infection. Normal course for viral fever is it subsides on its own in three to four days. All that is required is fever medications to keep her comfortable, antihistaminics for sneezing and plenty of fluids to keep her hydrated. As long as child is active, taking small quantity of food you can wait for three days as your doctor mentioned. If fever doesn't subside in three to four days, she might need few blood tests/urine test and may require antibiotics. But keep in mind danger signs like frequent vomiting, not taking even fluids with decreased urine output (For the moment give her some bed rest, spend some quality time with her. Kids are usually more tolerating than us, keep them engaged. Take care. | |
Failed orthodontic treatment. Bone loss, weak gums, need periodic scaling. Should I try veneers?
Hello Doctor PLEASE help me out to come from stress due to my orthodontic problem which was a failure as i was not given retainers afer 2 years of treatment and i have bone loss and gums are weak for which periodic scaling has been done deep cleaning yet tobe done what should i do now wheteher to go for veeners ? or any other options please help me out iam totally frustrated and lost all hopes........... | Hello, Dental veneers are paper-thin shells of whitish teeth-colored substance to envelop the front area of the teeth to perk up your looks. These dental veneers are fixed on the front part of your teeth and improve their shape, color and size. These veneers not only work well with stained or yellow teeth, but also with gapped, chipped, broken and twisted teeth, and even uneven gum line. So if you have any kind of problem, which is making you feel less confident while smiling, dental veneers are your solution. Visit your local dentist today for a consultation regarding dental veneers. | |
What causes swelling in knee and will Ace Proxtvon help?
Thanks you so much Doctor. I am Mrs. Pillai and 57 years old, the problem is my left leg at the Knee are some swelling and while changing direction some pain is there. Accordingly I met Ortho surgen and taken Xray and Blood Test(CCBC, ESR, RBS, RA (QUANTITATIVE). All the reports was o.k. in the range. Xray report is with doctor only, but he said there is no fracture, but in side little scratch there. following medicines prescribed: (spelling error might be there) ACE PROXYVON gastracid liquid -opain -knee cap When I have seen the side effects of the Ace Proxyvon, I am very much tensed eventhough our doctor prescribed, for a 2nd opinion I was searchin on the internet, this is what I want to know... | hello Mrs pillai.The pain medicines are best taken under cover of an antacid or anti-acidity medicines like pantaprazole.Your medicine proxyvon is indicated for severer pain and may be stopped in 2-3 days or taken sos, it can be replaced with simpler medicines like voveran (Diclofenac), there is no need to change doctor unless there is mistrust, I see no reason at all, rather confide your fears in this doctor -he will explain what to dobest wishes | |
Suggest remedy for severe cough with blockage
Hello , My daughter is 1 year old, when she was bron she had been in incumliator for abt 15 days, because she was per term, also she had a air blocked in the right side of her chest which was difficult for her breathe, it was operated and she was free from that issue. But as and now she will have too much severe cough , with blocked, doctor has suggested Ventril and Agust cough syurp can i know is this the issue with her birth when she had her air block. also some say it may term to asthsma , i am very afraid of her . is there any other way to stop her from this because in a month she will have @lesat for 2 weeks in through out sever cough. please help me | Hi I did review your concern,I would recommend you consult a pediatrician and get her adequately investigated for cystic fibrosis or any local respiratory abnormality.Asthma can be a possiblity but usually occurs late in stage.Meanwhile regular steam inhalation with vicks vapourab in the steam fluid and nasal saline drops may help temporarily to relieve blockagei hope this helpswish you all the bestthank you for choosing hcm. | |
What causes sickness during night?
Hi, my son has been sick once in the evening for 4 out of 5 nights now, (Sun, Tuesday, Wed and this evening). He has no other symptoms and is very active and happy during the day. His appetite is less than usual but he eats well until the afternoon then is sick around tea time - (before he has had anything for tea so that is not making him sick). He is drinking plenty too. Is this just a virus or should I be worried? | Hello, I understand that you are worried about your son. Can you please elaborate what sick means? Is it a fever or decrease activity? What was abnormal you found in him in the evening. It would be helpful if you can give some more elaborate history. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician | |
Sharp pain in right side of abdomen, pain only while coughing. What could be this?
Hello Sir,I am 22 years of age, male.From the past 3 days, I have started to feel a sharp pain in the right side of my lower abdomen (3.5 inches down south-west to the navel). The thing is though, I feel the pain only when I cough. Rest I haven't lost my appetite, neither have I vommited, nor am I facing any stool problems. To console myself I ruled out the possibility of kidney stones because I have never felt any pain in my back. Has this something to do with the gall bladder or Appendix? | Hi, Acute appendicitis is a diagnosis with high probability. Cholecystitis is very unlikely to present with a lower abdominal pain.Gall bladder is situated in the right upper abdomen,so the pain arising from there will also be in the upper quadrant on the right side.In appendicitis,after a sharp initial epigastric pain,it radiates to right lower quadrant of the abdomen.Pain may settle and only tenderness may persist.Thats why you are having pain only on coughing.Further evaluation for appendicitis in the form of blood tests to look for high counts and USG abdomen is required.Urine routine examination and USG abdomen will also help in ruling out an ureteric colic. | |
Can allergy medicine be taken along with levipil?
Hi doctor my wife is suffering from severe body pain and stress and stretch in whole body. She is consulting doctor since last 2 year s he is taking duvanta 20 in morning and pregeb od 75 in night. She is suffering from severe stretching in her body many times a day and after that she gets faints. We have brain ct scan done but reports are normal.she is advised to take levipil 500. But she have Developed heavy allergy in her whole body. Kindly suggest can she take allergy medicine along with this levipil 500. Or Suggestions for any other alternative. | Hello I can understand your problem. Levipil as such is a safe drug. But if you have developed allergy to it you can ask your doctor to switch over to any other anti epileptics.For the allergy you can take a short course of oral steroids and anti histaminics and local soothing agent like dermocalm lotion. Better to have an EGG done also if not done.Thank you | |
Will moxiclav leads to penicillin?
I am profoundly allergic to penicillin all my medical professionals have been informed and are reminded if medication is ever prescribed. I had an operation on my spine. The list of meds given includes Mociclav pdr sol for inj/inf 1.2 mg, quantity was 6. I had an allergic reaction to penicillin, I need to know if the Moxiclav is the cause so I can ensure I never have it again. Your opinion please. Thank you. | Hi. Thank you for writing to HCM.Yes it is highly possible. Moxiclav is amoxycillin and clavulonate. Amoxycillin belongs to the same group of medications such as penicillin and if you are allergic to penicillin you are very likely be allergic to amoxycillin too. Please ensure that you avoid all medications under the penicillin group which includes penicillin, amoxycillin, ampicillin and cephalosporins. Hope this information helps. Do let me know if you have any other questions. | |
Suggest remedy for abnormal behavior related to sex
im constantly horny and when i dont get laid coz my girlfriend doesnt want to do it or doesnt want to do it quick i feel like end of the world, I know this is not normal :( and is there way to get rid of that feeling somehow...p.s. i masturbate everyday 2-3 times even when i get laid... | DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You have not given your age here. Please understand that sex is not essential for human being. That is just another emotion where body and mind gets pleasure feeling rather than pain. Your frustration is understandable. You are denied of sexual pleasure and then you are irritated. What happens if you desire sexual pleasure from someone you don't know? What happens if you don't get it from them? You are expecting your girl friend to behave according to your wish and when she disagrees you are disappointed. What is wrong in that? How can you call yourself horny on that aspect? Masturbation once per day for teenagers and thrice or four times a week for adults are OK. Once you get married, your masturbation stops. When you get a job your masturbation reduces. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck. |
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