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What causes spot in my upper right lung?
I have a spot in my upper right lung with haziness around.it. Radiologist didnt know what it was on yhe CT scan and sent me to a Pulmanologist. I am scheduled for a Bronchoscopy on Thurs.with a biopsy, should I be worried?Im 43, smoker with a history of Lupus,.RA, IgG Deficiency, and Favtor V Liedem. Thanks! | Hi. I can understand your concern. It is difficult to tell what the diagnosis could be in view of your co morbids a biopsy might give the best answer to the same . You will have to wait and watch.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Q. My wisdom tooth is coming in. What can I do to subside the gum pain and swelling?
Hello doctor, My wisdom teeth have been coming in, and they hurt a lot once in a while. But this time at first my gums were swollen, and then I started to get a bump in my gums, and today I woke up and the bump was huge, with a kind of yellow color in color and it is so painful. What is it? And what I could do to get rid of it? | Hello. 1. I have seen the picture you have attached along with the complaint (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 2. The bump or swelling which you got is because of the wisdom tooth only. 3. This is nothing but the infection in the gums between the wisdom tooth which is pushing and trying to erupt and the surrounding gums. 4. This usually happens with most of the wisdom teeth eruption sequences, and so please do not worry about this. 5. For immediate pain relief, I advise you to rinse warm saltwater pooling in that area thrice daily after every meal. 6. Do not brush aggressively so that you might hurt the gums to bleed. 7. You could take mild pain killers such as tablet Paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily after every meal for three days. 8. Then please visit a dentist to look upon the issue. Initial treatment would be cleaning up that region with warm saline and checking an X-ray for the tooth to see the position and direction of eruption. 9. If the swelling subsides with cleaning the gums thoroughly, it could be left like that for a while. 10. If the erupting tooth troubles you the same way later in life, then we would think about pulling out the tooth as it serves no purpose for chewing. | |
What causes itching and rashes on head and face?
hai doctor....i am 22yr female with a ht of 5.6.and wt of 70kg..... i am suffering from allergy past 20yrs.....used to have itching and rashes on head, face etc....used to have the tablet avil25 at the time of allergy.....used to have high fever also at this time..... | Thanks for your queryMostly skin disease are diagnosed just by inspection.however from your history it seems more in favour of chronic urticaria for which you take avil 25.You should aware firstly that this condition mostly not fatal.Secondly etiology or cause is unknown or require fine immunology testing as various allergens test,once cause is isolated it will be treated succesfully by an immunologist.Anti histamines are still first line of treatment in acute cases like avil,benadryl. Or other newer agents like cetrazine etc. If you want to treat it succesfully it requires immunology testings,for that you should consult an immunologist...Have a nice day | |
Swelling in small intestine from barium meal test. On rimactazid. Complete cure?
Hi i am dhawal bhasin from bangalore,india. from last 10 months i am suffering from stomach problems. i had an barium meal test on 8 feb 2012 and the doctor has found that there is swelling in small intestine . i have been taking medicines rimactazid 450/300 mg, veloz -d , combutol 800 from last 4 months . but i feel that the problem still exists and i am not totally cured. please guide me further | HI, YOU ARE RECEIVING ANT TUBERCULAR MEDICINES. HOPE YOU MUST HAVE HAD BIOPSY REPORT . ANTI TUBERCULAR MEDICINES MAY BE REQUIRED TO CONTINUE FOR 18 MONTHS DEPENDING ON THE SITE AND STAGE OF THE LESION . PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR .REPEAT BARIUM MEALOR G I ENDOSCOPY MAY BE DONE TO SEE THE RESULT OF TREATMENT . HOPE YOU BE ALL RIGHT | |
Suggest pain killers other than Tramadol
I have been taking 300 mg of Tramadol for 12 years. I have pain all the time and it feels as though the Tramadol is not working is their any other pain killers that will work, i have taken oral morphine and it s still the same. Regards Mr Stones | Hello,Other painkiller medications are Diclofenac, Brufen, Nimesulide, Etoshine, Piroxicam, Paracetamol, and Fentanyl patch etcetera. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale | |
Is gangrene contagious?
my husband had second toe amputated gangrene and the wound reopened after stitches removed. It started eating away at the big toe and acts like flesh eating bacteria. Two weeks between office visits are too long with the looks of both toes. I am concerned this type of gangrene can be a contagious transmission. Could I get this deadly bacteria by kissing him? | Hi i do care for your concern. Most of the time gangrene is caused by tetanus bacteria, it is advisable to get vaccinated against tetanus, though not recommended by WHO. The main cause for gangrene to occur is due to decreased blood supply that results in growth of non-oxygen requiring bacteria, which causes more damage.Though bacteria may spread by direct contact, but to develop gangrene other associated condition as mentioned above should be present.Hence Gangrene as disease is not contagious.Hope i have answered your question. If you have more doubts feel free to ask.Thank you. | |
What causes high MCV and MCH count and low PLT count?
high MCV count and MCH count and low PLT count. Also the hematologist ordered I get blood extracted cause it is too thick. I went a couple of days ago and even with drinking plenty of water there blood could not be extracted. I am going back tomorrow and have been in low dose aspirin during. Please what are the causes and what could it be? | Welcome to H.C.M. I Am Dr krishna Dubey.My pleasure to help you.(MCV) is the average size of the red blood cells.When the MCV is elevated (as in your case) the RBCs will be larger than normal and are termed macrocytic.The MCHC is normal or increased in macrocytic anemias as megaloblastic anemia.Low platelet are also common in megaloblastic anemia.Thick blood means there are chances of clot formation so your doctor is put you on Aspirin.I advise you to repeat your blood count and peripheral blood film.This will help us to find out the cause and further management.Thanx for query. | |
What causes hiccups and gagging in a child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi my baby is 18 months old and she has problem swallow solid food and she gag and vomits when she taken her foods everytime. She got reflux aswell.. She got hiccups when she is excited or laughing . Is she got anything wrong inside? What shall I do? | Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! It is the problem usually faced by almost each parent. Nothing abnormal. Do not feed him by force. Try to divert his mild, feed him during play, etc. Will start accepting solid foods. Take care Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal, Pediatrician, Neonatology | |
Rashes on the back. Diagnosed with herpes zoster. What to do to relieve from pain? Chances of nerve damage?
Sir, My mother is 64 years old and she recently got Herpes Zoster . She developed rashes/ shingles on her back, hand and under armpits ( right side). Now her rashes/shingles have dried but she is having lot of pain near her back, shoulders. Its almost 1 1/2 months since she had this. Can u help me ? what is to be done to relieve her from this horrible pain. She is taking medicines for the pain as prescribed by her doctors. Also can u pls tell me what could be the aftermath of zoster attack, i mean any damage of nerve cells etc. Thanking u in advance. | Hi , Welcome to HCM. Thanks for writing in. The condition you are dealing with is PHN or post herpetic neuralgia. Amitryptaline and pregabalin can help a lot in the condition. Also TENS technique can help in reducing the pain. Consult a qualified dermatologist to help you with the procedure Hope this helps. Wishing you good health. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Dermatology. | |
Suggest treatment for severe tooth infection
I have pus coming out of one tooth and an infection in the one next to it. I have a dental appointment to get the pus tooth handled, but have to wait for a specialist to handle the infected one in two weeks. I have flu like symptoms and wonder if it could be tooth related, or even if I should keep my appointment tomorrow? | Hi Dear,Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.Understanding your concern . Severe tooth infection . As per your complain it seems there is formation of DENTAL ABSCESS due to infection from tooth reaching below the root tips of the tooth leading to pus formation. At times the pus and infection perforates the bone and accumulates in the soft tissues leading to swelling. Antibiotics can take a longer time to resolve infection and swelling and you consult the dentist so that he can take an x Ray and if tooth can be saved he initiate a Root Canal Treatment under local anaesthesia . For now main proper oral hygiene , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do warm saline rinses . Hope your concern has been resolved.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari | |
How to treat jaundice?
all I need to know is that I have been diagnosed with jaundice and the dr has suggested a liver profile...I had jaundice earlier but at that time he suggested only bilirubin test....is it serious?I mean do I have any serious disease that made him suggested a liver profile. | Brief Answer: I need more information.Detailed Answer:Hello,Thank you for using HCM.If I had more information i could be more specific in giving you the needed explanations.So I need to know about your bilirubin level.Is the direct or indirect form more elevated ? Is the total bilirubin rised up from the latest check or not ?How old are you ?What symptoms do you have ?Eventhough, you don't have to be worried, your doctor is trying to understand the cause of your high bilirubin levels. There are many causes of jaundice, such as congenital syndromes , stones in biliary tract, liver diseases etc.To detect for the last one the liver profile labs are needed.Based on the results , you can have a specific treatment for your yaundice.Meanwhile if you are suffering itching you can take 1 tablet of cetirisine (A Cet)10 mg in bed time.Hope this is helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications. Kind Regards,Dr. Juarda | |
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. | |
What causes headache, fever and cold feet in a child?
My almost 4 year old daughter had a headache today and then later got a fever of 100.5. She has a fever and her legs are hot but her feet are cold. Is this super serious or not a huge concern? What should I do? I gave her children s Tylenol. and now she is sleeping. | Most of the fevers in children is caused due to viral infections. But cold extremities are caused due to low circulating blood volume and may be a cause of concern even if the child is sleeping peacefully. I would not classify it as super serious and would suggest you not to worry, but I would insist that you visit a pediatrician and get the child examined. Tylenol will help in bringing down the temperature if it is raised. | |
Why there is a redness around mouth after having cerelac?
My baby is 4 month n 1 weak old . I started giving her nestle cerelac wheat n milk stage 1frm yesterday. And i noticed that the area around her mouth which come in contact with cerelac while feeding is becoming red. And is disappearing after some time. So shud i continue feeding or stop for a while? | Hi...stop feeding any milk based products till 6 months of age.. I feel that your baby is having cow's milk protein allergy. Unusually babies grow out of this sort of allergy by 1 year of age. My suggestions for you - 1. Mother should go off cow's milk protein completely. This means that you should avoid consumption of anything and everything related to cow's milk - like - milk/ curds/ ghee/ butter milk/ chocolates/ biscuits/ ice creams etc. Even while buying commercial food products, you need to see the ingredients and if they contain milk - do not consume them.2. Feed you baby only exclusive breast feeds till 6 months of age and then start rice based feeds. 3. If this is followed scrupulously - the baby will stop having diarrhoea in another 3-4 days and then start gaining weight too.4. If you feel your feeds alone are inadequate for the baby, then Zerolac is the only option. I request you to keep me posted about the recovery of the baby and follow of the case.You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696Regards – Dr. Sumanth | |
Could having stones in kidney lead to burning sensation while urinating?
Hi. Friday I noticed it burned when I urinated. I planned to get some cranberry juice & drink more water because I thought maybe it was a uti. Then Saturday evening I got to feeling bad and had horrible cramping in my lower abdomen. Not menstrual cramping. It was so bad I soaked in a warm bath with epsom salts to try to ease the pain. Then I passed some small particles when I urinated....looked sort of like sand. The pain eased up & I was just sore. There was a little blood on my tissue when I urinated. It still burns and am sore around my vaginal area. It burns especailly when I urinate. I thought maybe I had a kidney stone break up and pass and was getting better but now I just don't know what it is. Have you ever heard of anything like this? And what can I do at home to treat it? | Ya its kidney stones, while they break up , pass via urine cause pain, take plenty of water, usage of stone syrup, avoiding cabbage, tomatoes help u a lot | |
Pain in mid back and left arm, shoulder ache, difficulty in lifting, soreness in back
hi there I was in a car accident 3 years ago I got t- bone my left side shoulder and back in the t-7 andt-8 was injured got x-ray and mri done it showed nothing I am seeing the doctor but he says there is nothing I can do I pain in my mid back all the time my left side arm is week no strength pins and needles cold hand and ache shoulder I can not lift any thing without being in pain bending up and down my back is very sore my problem is that I am in a law suit and I own my catering company so I am not doing my job anymore because of the pain and paying other people to do the job the doctor wrote a letter to insurance saying I will never be able to go back to do this job but they dont understand the pain I am in and dont have anything wrong so should be able to work what can I do for this pain to go away and be able to get back to working and doing what I was doing before the accident it the future I am worried about I am 47 years will I be in this pain forever | From your description you seem to be suffering from a condition called causalgia. You need to undergo a fresh MRI to look for compression.If that is normal then get a CT angio done to look for vascular compromise. If that is also normal then evaluation of the sympathetic outflow has to be done. If there is problem in that then you are candidate for cervical sympathectomy. | |
What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy?
hi i had a period a week ago and finished last sunday it was only very light not my usual period and then yesterday i was leaking brown discharge!! what could this be the last time i leaked it was whn was in early stages of pregnancy with my daughter??? | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] I will suggest you to get urine pregnancy test done.2] As you say it was lighter period than normal, you need to confirm by urine test. And if needed USG.3] Other symptoms of pregnancy are - 1. Missed periods2. Nausea3. Vomiting4. Dry vomits5. Breast pain6. Some discharge from nipples7. Giddiness8. Loss of appetite9. Food cravings10. Frequent urination11. Increased vaginal discharge12. Sleepiness I hope my answer helps you.Thanks. | |
Suggest treatment for disc protrusion in an infant
My newborn (almost 2 weeks old) has a constant spine petrusion in her mid/lower back. It s like she is bending over but it stays that way when she is laying flat on her stomach. It doesn t hurt her for me to touch her spinal column and she doesn t act as if it s causing any pain. I m still really worried. | get her xray ls spine done to evaluate spina bifida.dont get the invasive diagnostic procedures done till the patient is asymptomatic.you can get the ultrasonogram of lumbosacral spine. | |
Could the Neopeptin drops be administered with milk in infants?
Hi..My baby girl is 4 months now and her paed has advised neopeptin drops before feed twice a day.She s very fussy with the drops and most of the time she spits it out.Can I add the drops to her milk and feed her?Will there be any effect on the result? | If baby if fine , no need to add these drops. If baby is gaining weight properly there is no need .drops may be added to milk. | |
What causes bumps in public area?
I developed a rash in my pubic area , it is on my body in the hair region. I have not shaved recently, but have had unprotected sex, but everything on my penis looks normal. It looks like flat red bumps, with some of the bumps being raised and having a white head , looking like a zit.. | HiThank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. If in hair beds it can be due to folliculitis which is bacterial infection of hair beds. Genital herpes gives burning sensation or pain and itching. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. In case of folliculitis antibiotic therapy will be needed. I would suggest antibiotic like Azithromycin and betadine ointment for local application in such case. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.Thanks. | |
Is another heart bypass after five earlier bypasses advisable?
i have a five heart bypass 1996,17 years ago.ijust turned 65 now.recently igot a new doctor.he told me that i can t be fix anymore cause i got only two main valve left,i went for second opinnion to special cardiologist the anwer is the same. the first doctor prescribe me a ranexa 500 mg. the ather doctor prescribe me isosorbide 60 mg.and iam taking lisinopril and nitrostat. they said no more surgery for me.ijust live with my medication.is ther any more out ther to help me insted of living day by day. | Sir I consider that you have symptoms of angina / chest pain, the reason of you going to your doctor. I would like to say that The number of grafts is not a contraindications of another bypass surgery, also many closed grafts can be opened via angioplasty. However any comment on that will be only after I see the angiography film. But considering that you have taken two opinion and both are for conservative medical management, maybe the risk of procedure and the success of procedure would be less. In this senerio optimisation of medication is best. Apart from ranolazine, other drugs helping you to get relief is nicorandil, trimetazidine . Optimisation of beta blocker dose, ivabradine and nitrates. To bring it to your notice that isosorbite and nitrostat are similar drugs and taking both will not help. As the problem you face needs a more detailed discussion and review of report, do follow up with us or your doctor if symptoms persist. Regards | |
What does these Radiographic examination of the chest indicate?
I am a female, age 66, who has had bronchiecstasis for about 20 years. My height is 170 cm and weight 64 kilos. I have been on antibiotics for 2 courses and had an X-ray at the beginning of the second course. Here is the result as translated from the Italian: Radiographic examination of the chest (2 pr.) The chest X-ray, performed in two orthogonal projections show, with regard to what is documented in a previous examination of 06/21/2012, a nuanced appreciable parenchymal consolidation in the basal anterior to the left. Accentuation of the drawing bronchovascular in the hilum and basal bilaterally and in particular in the basal paracardiac right, where it confirms the presence of some bronchi ectasia. (bronchiecstasis) Minute modularity, high radiopacity projecting in the apical bilaterally. The costophrenic angles are normally expandable and free from pleural effusion. Cardiac silhouette size limits. an you tell me the result in simple English - do I have a severe infection? Is my heart affected? Is there fluid in my lungs? Thank you very much. Mary Laurin | Hello Mary , I am Dr. Mody ,I would be precise to resolve your apprehension . There is NO fluids in the lungs . The heart size is normal As you said The is evidence of bronchiectasis. Lastly YES there is some infection , however it not very severe rather it seems to be very same as compared to your previous scan . A change in antibiotic according to culture reports may be a way forward Regards | |
What causes weakening and stiffness in my fingers and wrists ?
I m 22, and I ve recently noticed a weakening and stiffness in my fingers and wrists (with occasional pain). I work at a computer 40 hours/week and pop my knuckles a lot (which tends to make my fingers feel better). I don t think it s arthritis, but what is yall s opinion of why my hands are acting up? | Hi, It could be an early sign of arthritis. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedics 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 | |
At what creatine level Dialysis can be stopped and start taking medications?
Hi Sir, My father is suffering with kidney problem Age 58 , he is going through acute dialysis from last three week, when admitted in to the hospital his creatine level was 11 and now in the latest reports the creatine level is 7. Still going on alternate day dialysis. He is also a BP, diabatic and heart patient, in the 2D echo report it showed that his heart pumping is 40%. Please suggest us and let us know that is there a chances of kidney recovery so that we can stop dialysis and start medication. Thanks advance... Regards, Abdul Hamed | Hi and thank you so much for trusting us with your health query.I am so sorry to hear about this kidney problem your father has. The indication of this dialysis does not really suggest that dialysis would soon be stopped. The reduction in creatinine level is thanks to the dialysis and not a recovery of the renal function. Patients with diabetes and hypertension most commonly go down with chronic renal failure which requires lifelong dialysis as oposed to acute that requires a short term dialysis. Because I lack the information concerning the exact diagnosis and indication for the dialysis, I will suggest you ask the nephrologist what the plan is. The definite way to get a patient with chronic kidney disease off dialysis is kidney transplant.I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and please feel free to for more information or clarifications if need be. I wish your father the best of health.Dr. Ditah, MD. | |
What could stiff back, numb feet and tingling with history of having anemia and heart palpitation suggest?
Stiffback area for 3 weeks. Numbness in feet while laying d down at night tingling as well.. 28. 5"3 1/2 210 ilbs. Have had blood clots before and asthma. Have anemia also with heart palpitation since 19years old.. anemia since15 years old..any idea of what could be the issue...? | u might suffering from autoimmune disease that affects multisystems . please evaluate completely , consult endocrinologist for further treatment don't delay | |
How can a hard wrist lump with slight pain be treated?
I have a hard bone like bump in the inside of my left wrist. its not too painful and can be seen more when I flex my wrist down or to the side. i noticed it last week and I dont recall an injury. my sister has cycts that come now and then but this feels nothing like that. you cant move it around or push on it. it literally feels like its a part of my bone. | Welcome to healthcare magicI am Dr Fahim and I will help you with problem I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. To me it appears to be Ganglion of the wrist, which is a small, harmless cyst, or sac of fluid. Its treatment is aspiration of the fluid along with seton insertion for 3 weeks. The other option is surgical excision of the ganglion under local anaesthesia. Followed by tab Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8hourly, tab paracetamol 500mg 8hourly to prevent postoperative infection for 5 days. Since these are prescription drugs and a procedure is involved, you need to a see a general surgeon.I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it.Regards | |
Red rash, swelling, bumps between lip and chin, tingling, itching after out in heat. Cause?
Yesterday i was out in the heat when i had this small red dot appear on my face between my bottom lip and chin, the area was tingling and itching,did not scratch. I woke up this morning with a red rash in the same area but a little swollen and more bumps. I have not had any contact with any bodily fluids of any kind please help! I was not aware there is a fee for this service should i go to a local hospital? | Hi i think it is herpes zoster.tingling and pain followed by redness.eryrhema and group of blisters occurs.it is a viral infection.it can be cured by acyclovir 800 mg five times daily.ultracet twice daily and application of calamine lotion at the morning and silverex ointment in the night recurences may iccur in immunocomprimised persons.hence use zinc supplementation | |
What are the chances to conceive as had unprotected sex ?
I had sex tonight..I used a condom and then came on her stomach; she won t get pregnant right? We re 21 and it was her first time. We tried last night but didn t have a condom so we stopped but again, came on her..its slim for her to become pregnant right? | Hi! Welcome to healthcaremagic.com.Conception occurs if unprotected intercourse(vaginal penetration even contact) occurs in the fertile period of the woman i.e 1 week before ovulation and the week after.If you had even a single unprotected act during this week, chances of conception are there. | |
What are the benefits of ozone water/oxygen therapies in a cancer patient?
Dear Dr Thakwani, I would like to know what is your opinion regarding the benefits of Ozone water tharapy & Oxygen therapy in pateints with cancer? I have an Uncle who is 72 Y/O suffering from CA colon with liver mets. Would really appreciate your repsonse. Thanks Kavita | Hello kavita Ji. As of now ozone water therapy and oxygen therapy as not an established mode of therapy. However you can discuss these options with your doctor. On experimental basis it may help to some of the patients. Hope that solves your query. regards | |
How to treat pain,pressure under ribs?
Hello, In the past week I have been experiencing dull pain, twinges and pressure just under my ribs, on both right and left side. I also felt my stomach a little bit bloated. Yesterday evening I started feeling a pain and sensitivity in my body muscles. I may have had a little bit of fever as well. I haven´t been very very sick since 2010. In the summer of 2011 I got urinary infection. At my doctor´s recommendation I took antibiotics for 7 days and some pills made of cramberries for other 7 or 10 days. The symptoms diminished. However, if cold, I may still experience a burning sensation in the bladder area and the urgent need to urinate. I have been taking quite a lot of vitamins since August: a bottle of Mivi Total vitamins, Centrum vitamins, soluble vitamin C and pills of vitamin C ( 1 pill = 200 mg ) Even a month of stopping taking Mivi total, my urine continued to have a very strong smell, especially in the morning. Also a week after starting taking vitamin C pills ( this means a week ago ) the color of my stools became quite light. 5 weeks ago I moved to Norway. I have always been quite active, walking every day for about 2-3 hours. In Norway I have become very inactive, going out only for 20-30 minutes a couple of times per week to do some shopping. | Hello, As 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 | |
Is headache and dizziness in a child after hit on head normal?
Hi, about 6 weeks ago on holiday my daughter hit her head on a tiled floor and cut her eye open just below the eye brow. Ever since it happened she now complains of headaches and tonight she is complaining of dizziness with a feeling like she's tipping. | Hi,Thanks for the question.Headache and dizziness after any head injury is not normal. These kind of problems may not arise immediately but take few days or weeks to appear.I would suggest you to meet your doctor as she needs proper checkup and further tests if required.Hope that help.Thanks | |
Suggest consequences of echogenic focus on right ventricle in fetus heart
An echogenic focus was found in the right ventricle of my baby s heart during my 20 week ultrasound. I ve been panicking about this. My doctor said everything else on the anatomy ultrasound looked normal and is sending me to a specialist to have another sonogram done. Is this something I should be worried about? | HiAn echogenic focus in ventricle is one of the most common abnormal findings that is picked up in fetal heart. In many of the occassions its is associated with an uneventful pregnancy and a normal baby.Yet I would suggest that you confirm the second scan and rule out any other abnormalities. Occassionally echogenic focus may be associated with other congenital anomalies. But this is not very common. Hope this helps. | |
Pain in kidney, taken double dosage calcium and protein bars. History of kidney stones
Several months ago my right kidney had a semi mild throbbing pain that last a few days. Several years before that I was eating lots protein bars and noticed the same sensation. I cut that down and it subsided. A while back I was unknowingly taking double the calcium I usually take and noticed severe pain in my right kidney. I decreased the amount and drank lots of water and it subsided in couple of days. Every few days and have this throbbing. I do have a history of kidney stones loooong time ago. It was due to simply not drinking enough water. I drink proper amounts now, I think. | get one ultrasound of KUB,check for stones in ureter.may this be because of crystals or small stones.take normal calcium,low sodium diet ,urinary alkanizer | |
Does stem cells help rejuvenate the destroyed lungs?
hi doctor, one of my relative has lung disorder.he is on home oxygen 24/7.one of his lungs has got destroyed due to tb ..is there any cure for rejuvenating the destroyed lungs??does stem cells has anything to do with improving lungs ?Thanks in advance!! | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, there is no medica cure for destroyed lung due to old tuberculosis except pneumonectomy (surgical removal of lung) and lung transplant. Stem cells has no role in rejuvenating destroyed lung. Better to consult cardiothoracic surgeon and discuss about pneumonectomy and lung transplant. Again operative and post operative risks are of great concern. So discuss all these for surgeon and plan accordingly. No role of stem cell treatment instead destroyed lung. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your relative. Thanks. | |
What causes sickness, body aches, sore throat with a bad mouth taste?
My husband has been sick for the last couple days. He went to the doctor, they swabbed for strep-that's not it. He has body aches, his throat hurts and he says it feels like there's a ball in his throat, he had a fever but it's pretty much gone now. He was having cold sweats and chills and he says that every time he swallows he gets this awful taste in his mouth that kind of tastes like burnt popcorn! What could he have and how can I help him? | Hi, It can be due to dental carries, tonsillitis and infection. Check for complete blood count.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. S. R. Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What causes discharge with foul odor in the navel region?
Hey , so my belly button gives off alot of discharge .. i dont know why . i know its spose to smell i think .. im only 16 & i am kind of worried .. i dont know if this maybe if if i am pregnant , i havent checked .. the last time i had inter cource was 2 weeks ago .. please help me . I just need to know if this belly button discharge is not normal . it comes alot . like ever hr and sometime its crusty .. | Hi,From history it seems that there might be having acute bacterial infection in belly button giving rise pain and pus discharge.Due to collection of dust and mixed with perspiration in belly button and due to its structure not cleaning properly gives rise to infection.There is another possibility of having Grannuloma.Go for one course of antibiotic for 3-5 days.Clean the part properly and apply antibiotic cream locally.Do not worry about pregnancy., as it has no relation with pregnancy.Ok and take care. | |
What causes a tiny lump on the face upon intake of Ondansetron?
Yes I have a question my granddaughter she took this medicine last week and now she had to go to the hospital because her stomach ache that gave her some medicine call ondansetron to prevent nausea but it gave her little rash or tiny bump on the face then it spread little bit on the arm. What to do in this situation? | you should first take some anti allergic preparation like Tab.Avil or Tab.cetrizet.this may be a allergic reaction to ondansetron.then don't take this tablet again and consult a dermatologist for skin lesion ,he may ask you to get done drug allergy test. | |
What causes itching between the thigh and scrotum area?
I have itching between my thigh and scrotum area. sometimes superficial wounds also appear which does not bleed and will heal in 2 days. should I visit a specialist? I have this for 2 months now. I m taking shower everyday or every other day and changing my underwear every time taking a shower. Also, I m married and my wife was recently diagnosed with Trichomonas vaginalis | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis.The fungus are the normal commensals of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason these fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms.I would suggest you to follow1.Keep the area dry and clean by maintaining the good hygiene.2.Topical antifungal cream should be applied.3.Tab Diflucan, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.4.For itching you can take anti histamines.Thank you. | |
Suggest pain killers for extreme reaction to contrast dye
I recently had an extreme reaction to contrast dye. Unbearable pain for two days. Is this a common reaction? Morphine did nothing to alleviate the pain. Is there another pain killer I could have been given. Is there any kind of blood test that could have been given to predict this reaction? | Hi!First of all what does you meant ..severe reaction from contrast becouse a allergic reaction in generaly and by contrast dye have a lot of signs ..where the pain is not very significative.So ..you have to ask your doctor that prescrive contrast dye examination what is a problem of pain..In my opinion you don't need any blood test but a consult with your doctor about what is the result of CT..Scaner or..Resonance With regard | |
How can weight be gained and constipation treated?
Hi, I have a 9month old who is only in the 5% for weight at 15lbs. She is always constipated and sleeps 13hours at night and 4 hours during the day. I have her eating mainly fruit baby food and breast fed. She has only been interested in drinking about 12-18oz approx of breast milk a day. Should I be waking her up at night and breastfeeding her? How can I help her gain weight and not be constipated all the time ? | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you.Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fibre diet) appropriately?You can get back with answers at the following link - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-YYYYYYYYYYY/67696Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Can touching of vagina lead to pregnancy?
hi i jus wnt to know tht there was physical inimacy has been done between my bf n mee that was first time . he want to touch my vegina on dat time bt i was no comfort to i handled that situation. can u tell me that it can b done tht he can touch my vevina or i may be pregnant bt dis | Hallow Dear, Depends on he touched your vagina with which organ. Pregnancy can result only if the penis deposits the semen inside the vagina; not otherwise. If he has touched your vagina with his hands, fingers or any organ other than penis, there is no possibility of pregnancy. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
How to get rid of strong odor behind foreskin?
Hi - I am 58 years old, and for the last fifteen or so years have found it very difficult to stop a strong odour developing behind my foreskin. I wash the area at least twice daily with mild soap and water, and always retract the foreskin when urinating, but within perhaps an hour the odour returns. Can you please give any advice on resolving this - I don't know if it is so, but I always worry that others may notice the smell? | thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like clotirimazole.clean the area twice daily with warm water.Treat your partner also to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist | |
Suggest treatment for psoriatic arthritis
Hi I am taking treatment for psoriatic arthritis now i am getting low grade fever for about one month so i stopped taking wysolone and neotextrate and took antibiotics to reduce the fever for about 1 week but still fever is coming and consulted general physician she told to consult dermotolgist and dermatologist told to consult orthopedician.i am not understanding what is going on with me. please help me | hi. i have read your question and understand your concern. low grade fever for one month can or cannot be because of psoriatic arthritis. you need a complete work up for your fever. only after ruling out other causes can we be sure that the fever is because of psoriasis. for this i suggest you see a physician. both wysolone and neotrexate are immunosuppresants and could have led to flare up of some infection which needs to be ruled out.as for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis neotrexate is most commonly employed drug which has got a good efficacy and safety profile. usually wysolone is not advised for long term management of psoriatic arthritis. i suggest you talk to your rheumatologist to reconsider wysolone.hope this answer helps. for further queries please get back to us. thanks. | |
What could bruises/lumps on ankle in children suggest?
hi..my son which is almost 3yrs of age..woke up screeming in the middle of night..we just patted him back to sleep..when we woke up we notice he had a quarter size circular bruise on the inside part of his ankel..it felt as if it had a lump under the bruise..could you please help me on this..and any idea of what this could be...thanks | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data,your son seem to have bug bite with bruise and lump due to edema at the ankle.Voltaren gel locally would resolve it in a day or two.Surely this is not normal and you urgently need to consult ER Surgeon who would take corrective steps.Hope this would resolve your issues.Act fast.So keep cool and Consult your ER Surgeon, if need be , who would treat it accordingly.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. | |
What is causing my severe epigastric pain that radiates to my back?
Hello, two weeks ago had an episode of severe epigastric pain, it felt like someone grabbed around my stomach and was pushing it to the floor . I also felt like I had to vomit, have BM ,and like I was going to pass out! Lasted for 15 minutes during which time I took 2 tums,2 mylicon, and had some peptobismo, then as quickly as it came on it left. 2 weeks later pain in epigastric area that radiates to back, and change in bowel movements.Us of abd shows liver is increased in echogenicity compatible with fatty infiltrate. This is new since 11/11/13 ct. And gallbladder with stone filled lumen. What happened? Any idea | This is a case of gall stone . You have gall stone disease .it is better to gat laproscopic gall bladder removal . Its a less pain full and you can resume your work in a couple of days ... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they should arrive. If not, then you can safely opt for a progesterone withdrawal to resume menses. For further information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
How can measles in an infant be treated?
My baby(female) is 11 months & suffering from measles for last few days.Right now she is ok.But consulted with a doctor & he advised to examine stool.I did the same & the apparent result is everything shows nil except reaction is acidic.What does the report say? | Hello,The stool being acidic is not a cause for concern. Measles is a viral illness that is usually self-limiting and supportive, symptomatic treatment is the way to go forward.Take paracetamol for fever and things like that. Do ensure that your child receives all his vaccinations as per the Universal Immunization Program.So, at 12 months, one could take MMR vaccine and thereafter at 1 1/2 years, Pentavac (DPT, Hib, HepB).Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan | |
What is the treatment of lump on ribs ?
It begun 4 weeks ago, on my lower right side just under my ribs I felt a bruise with no mark, then a tiny lump, the dull bruise feel has worked around my lower back now reaching my spine and feels like tiny lump has moved also! My GP booked me in for ultra sound, but am worried as to what it could be, any idea? Also, I am fairly fit, 28yr old female. | Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the small lump underneath the right ribs with bruise spreading to the spine,with the movement of the lump also,appears to be-Shingles -or Herpes zoster/ or Spider bites- with lumps.2-I would advise you to -have consultation with physician...3-Ultarsond may add littel to the causation of the lump but the fbs and pps -needs to rule out diabetes-as shingles is more prone in diabetics.4-Hope this would solve your query.5-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Hava A Good Day..!! | |
How to treat swollen vagina during pregnancy?
Hi, im 34 weeks pregnant. my vagina feels really sore and achey. im struggling to turn over in bed or even open my legs. i checked in a mirror and it looks really swolen. i went to a midwife and she said the baby is head down. but not in position. is there anything i can do to help? | if you take my Advice then I would suggest you that get your blood pressure chequed as these can be ominous sighs of eccllampsia also I would suggest you to get a urine for albumin done as early as possible | |
What is the treatment for pain during ejaculation after rigid cystoscopy?
HelloI had rigid cystoscopy day before yesterday. Last night my penis attempted to ejaculate but i felt little pain and it woke me up. I felt like it was climax but seemen did not come out. It happened twice last night. What do you suggest? Is there any problem? I am feeling no burning sensation and no pain even while urinating.Please answer me! | Hello and ,Instrumentation can cause injury to the lining of the organ,In case of cystoscopy the scope could have caused mild damage to the lining of the penile urethra.The mild superficial injury could be the cause of pain during ejaculation.Absence of pain or discomfort during urination rules out infection or any other lesion in the urinary tract.Do not worry, the pain will fade away within few days.If it doesn't you need to consult your urologist.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal | |
Would pneumonia be the reason for congestion and pain in right lung?
Pls Help - a few hours ago I choked on a piece of Clif Bar, I inhaled and swallowed at the same time and it went deep into my windpipe - I coughed and coughed but I don't think I coughed it all out...ever since then I have developed sinus congestion and a pain in my right lung. I am breathing ok, but am nervous about falling asleep - will I wake up, will it get worse, do I have pneumonia? Any info will be helpful, thank you in advance. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In your case, we need to rule out aspiration of foreign body (piece of cliff bar) into the lungs. This can cause chest congestion and aspiration pneumonitis. You are having right sided chest pain so possibility of pneumonia is high. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and Bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy is not only diagnostic but it will also take out the aspirated material (therapeutic) if present. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes spasm in leg/thigh when sitting for long time?
I am 34. My legs go into spasm when i sit on the toilet sit for a bit prolonged time with elbows put on the legs/thighs. Sometimes it gets very difficult to stand even. and when i forcefully stand and try loosening it up, it may go off in couple of minutes as i start walking. Thx much for your advice. | Dear patient Common reason for spasms is low calcium in blood ie hypocalcemia. Other reason is anxiety and muscle irritability due to electrolyte imbalance. This need to be investigated with serum calcium and serum electrolytes. You need to consult physician with report. | |
Suggest treatment for Barre syndrome
I have Guillain Barre Syndrome since 2005. I still have muscle pain and burning sensation. For the last three weeks I ve been having constant muscle pain in my right bicep. I am feeling numbness in my hand and difficulty to use it with joint pain. What does this mean? | Hello, I think you should start doing exercises under a guided neuro physiotherapist so that there is strength in the muscles to maintain enough joint space and also stretching exercises to improve the muscle functions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist | |
Positive pregnancy test yet bleeding. Prescribed Myfol and Duphaston. Worried about bleeding
hi doctor ....i got my blood test for pregnancy and it turns out m in my 2nd week but i had bleeding today n yesterday but couldnt get to a doc but i used pregnancy strips which still shows a positive result doc prescribed myfol n duphaston on ph but being a paranoid m stressing abt bleeding if m still concieving y is their bleeding | Hello,Light bleeding or spotting may occur in early pregnancy. But you need to undergo one blood test for beta-hCG and TVS scan to rule out possible miscarriage or viability of fetus.Following test result, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line management. Above medicines are quite useful to prevent abortion & support pregnancy.Take complete bed rest, avoid long journey/ heavy work/ high heal shoe, drink plenty of fluids, eat healthy protein rich diet and maintain genital hygiene.Good luck. | |
What is the treatment for head and neck cancer other than chemo?
I have head and neck cancer. I went 7 weeks of radiation and 7 chemo once a week. I was in remission for about 3mos. It's back. Can't take no more radiation and the chemo is so strong, that I just get sick don't want to live thatbway. Of course surgeons want to do surgery, however it is next to my carotid artery. I may bleed out on the table. I am taking palliative care. I wish things were different. I did all I could. Thanks for letting me pick at your brain. Rev | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of head and neck cancer depends on stage and type of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In later stage surgery will not helpful. Only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is palliative treatment only. It will not cure the disease. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact. 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. | |
Dark skin above upper lips, had chicken pox, on kojivit cream. How do I get rid of this and chicken pox marks?
hello dr.my query is that i m 17yr old girl and my skin around my mouth(lips) is little darker especially skin above the upper lip..my docter suggested me kojivit cream...what should i do...???and my second query is recently i suffered from chicken pox i took medicine for that but it left scars on my face and body , the scars are little blackish brown and little pink from core...please suggest me something to get rid of these scars???and if possible please suggest me some home remedies also for overall improvement in my skin colour and glow..!!i will be very thankful...!!sir can you answer me for free !!?? | Hi, Welcome to health care magic. 1. Pigmentation around the mouth could be due to conditions like seborrhoeic melanosis ( darkening due to oily skin), familial, vitamin B 12 deficiency, thyroid abnormalities . Kojivit is a good lightening cream which could help you to lighten the pigmentation after ruling out underlying problems. Few sessions of chemical peels by a cosmetologist will also help. 2.for your recent chicken pox scars, kojiviit can be applied on the dark scars. However, if they are depressed scars, you may need dermaosurgicsl procedures like subcision. This can be done after the scars are mature , ie,after 3 months. You should also use a good sunscreen. 3.home remedies - you can make a facepack of ground almonds and lemon which act as a mild chemical peel. Tomato and cucumber act as good astringents. Have a good diet with lots of coloured fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene, vitamin c like tomatoes, capsicum, carrots, pumpkin and broccoli. Hope this helps. | |
What causes lump on left lower leg?
For over a year I have had a grapefruit sized soft lump on my left lower leg; to the right of my tibia. The ultrasound showed nothing and 2 doctors were clueless. It is not going away; what could it be and should I be worried? It doesn't hurt but if I wrap it, the swelling (if that is what it is) spreads around to other spots in my leg. A fatty tissue tumor sort of thing? I am 60, 5'2", 140 lbs., excellent health albeit lazy. Weird! | Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns.The lump on the left lower leg seems to be -This lump could be due to the Varicose lumps ? or could be due to bursitis,as it is soft lump around left lower leg.So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to HCM and be comfortable to resolve your health issues.Welcome for any more query in this regard to HCM.Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advise.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N. | |
What causes pain in the long healed fracture site?
The bone of my upper arm was broken 14 years ago. They wanted to put a steel rod in my arm but I refused, and instead was just casted and had several months of physical therapy. Just this year, I am recently having alot of pain in this arm which all seems to be centered at the exact spot where it broke...is this some kind of after-effect? | Hello,Thank you for contacting ‘Ask a Doctor’. I will try to address your concerns to the best of my ability. Sometimes after a fracture you can develop arthritis. This can happen several years after the initial injury. On the other hand your pain may be totally unrelated to the previous injury. Other problems include things such as tendonitis or bursitis. I would see your primary care doctor and maybe get some x rays. I hope this helps.Best wishes,Adrian Rawlinson MD | |
How to treat rotten teeth?
I am 54 African American no and is not on blood pressure medication not really a blood pressure problem on mothers side but I have a rotten tooth that causes me alot of problems it is capped but rotten underneath my pressure has been high most days. The dentist said it can cause all types of problems and family doctor he has not yet put me on pressure medication yet but I am going to get the tooth pulled out this week or next week to see if the pressure goes down | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The decay below the crwon extending into the root cannot be saved. Consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it removed, Before going for extraction get your blood pressure and RBS checked(considering your age). If the BP and RBS is under normal limits then get the tooth removed. If the blood pressure is high then you can consult a physician and take anti hypertensives and later get the tooth removed once the BP comes to normal.I hope my answer will help you, take care. | |
Does paterina help to increase penis size?
my husband is 31 years old heightis 5,11 inch he has he dont want to do intercourse because his penis size is not increased before 6month everything is alright he was done sperm test that report is normal than doctor suggest him to take paterina tablet please tell me pterina tablet help me in this case n what to do help me | hiii.natural methods are good for improving penis size.oil massage your penis daily.apply coconut oil over penis and stroke penis for 20 to 40 times a day.each stroke should last for atleast 7 seconds.as you exercise,muscles are bulging na.likewise,by doing this penis also become big to some extent.thanks. | |
What are the symptoms of eosinophilia?
I have a problem that when i have bath at that night i could not sleep due to breathing and when it is morning and day starts is is going on normal.I have checked and doctor dignosis that i have suffered from esnophill or cold alery so what is better to me to cure for my great problem. | Symptoms of eosinophilia areIn case of asthma it is marked by symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing.◾In the case of parasitic infections one might experience severe pain in the abdomen, diarrhoea, fever, cough or rashes.◾In case of an allergy due to reaction to a medicine one might notice rashes, itching.◾Rare symptoms of eosinophilia include weight loss, night sweats, lymph node enlargement, skin rashes, numbness or tingling sensation. | |
What to do for my cervical spinal cord stenosis?
I have cervical mild spinal cord stenosis c3-7, bilateral radiculopathy and having sleep onset myoclonus and brain zaps (not connected to SSRI as never taken) my neurologist has discharged me and says my neck is normal for age and just being hypervigilant. No sleep what can I do? | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I read carefully your question and understand your concern. A mild stenosis is not a matter of spinal surgery. But, it can cause chronic pain in this region. For this reason, holding a cervical collar may help. Besides, I would recommend starting gabapentine or pregabaline, which would help improve the pain and also reduce the myoclonus. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
Suggest treatment for pain and swelling in the knee
I m Carlos. 47 yo. I had ACL surgery (left Knee) about 5 years ago. since, I haven t had any issues or knee problems. Last week I workout as usual my legs; and 4 days later I was in the most crazy knee pain, swollen and very warmed area. I immediately went to Ice, elevate and rest; not medication because I m allergic to Sulfa. what can I take? | Dear patient if pain is there with warmth possibility of infection needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise ultrasound of the left knee to check for the collection of fluid. Meanwhile start tab cefixime 200 mg twice a day and tab zerodol sp twice a day. If ultrasound shows collection of fluid in the joint please consult your operating surgeon as soon as possible. | |
Missed Yasminelle pills, had intercourse during these days. Any risk of pregnancy ?
I need to answer in specialty GynecologyMy wife is using pills "Yasminelle" Bayer.In the second week, she forgot two consecutive days and had intercourse during these two days.Took 2 pills yesterday and today she was planning on taking two more to adjust the forgotten.Do you think she is making the right decision?There is a risk of pregnancy?Think we should go to the pharmacy to buy something extra?Thank you for your attentiongreetings | Hi thanks for the query.If less than 3 pills are missed in second or third week( as in your case), you should take 1 extra pill as soon as possible and continue the rest of active pills as before.Then start the new pack immediately after the last active pill without any break.So, your wife dont need to take one more pill and she continue the pack as before. As she has taken extra pill, the chances of pregnancy are not increased. You can buy a new pack to be started after the end of this pack's active pillsHope this information is helpful and informative to you.If you have further queries you can directly reach out to me on the following URL: | |
Why does TB not get cured even after treatment?
sir ,my sis(5 years) is sufering from tb since 2 and half years....she is not at cured...we tried at many doctors...we are so tense...actually we heard it takes just 6 months to cure but she is not yet cured ....what may be the reason??when will it be cured?? | Hi welcome to HCM....If TB bacilli sensitive to AKT than full course of AKT will eliminate TB ...Here you have not resolved TB that suggest your sister might have resistant TB bacilli ....So your sister might have multidrug resistant TB ....For which different group of AKT prescribed ....Sputum culture will be useful for that ..So for examination and further work up consult pulmonologist ...Take care ...Regards : Dr.Parth | |
Is low LDL level sign of cancer?
I went to the Dr today...I had a CPX a month ago. I went in to talk with the Dr today and found out I have HPV (some abnormal cells) and my LDL is only 38. I am worried due to I am a CMA and my understanding too low of LDL could mean cancer. I have only had one partner for over 20 years and I am 36 years old. | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Low LDL level has no relation with any cancer. It is a type of cholesterol. You have HPV positive. so it increase the risk of cervical cancer. For that you should go for regular screening test. Pap smear examination is the screening test for cervical cancer and you should go for regular screening. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health. | |
Diagnosed with severe anemia. Treatment period? Recovery period?
Hi! I was just diagnosed this week with a severe anemia . Its weekend and I will be able to see my Internal Medicine doctor after my endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures which will be done next week, but I m so anxious to know How long will be the entire treatment for severe anemia and how long will be the recovery process? . Your immediate reply is greatly appreciated. PLEASE REMOVE MY POSTING NAME. THANK YOU, | Severe anemia,if Hb is less than 5%,you need immediate blood transfusion ,even before the procedures under emergency ICCU.The procedures are to evaluate and find out the cause.If the cause is found,the relevant appropriate management may be done to cure you from the disease. | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on leg
my dog ran by me and took my lower leg one way and then she ran back and took it the other, there was a painful nasty bruise and my leg was sore for a week. Now there is a painful lump there that was there with the bruise and never went away and it still very painful this is now 3 months from the dog craziness | Hi,Dear,thanks for query to HCM, from you for your lumps on leg after the injurious attack from your pet dog.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion ,these painful lumps on the leg are the fibrosed healed up wounds with nerve fiber entangled in it.2-a-The bruised area went in to cellulitis, which got healed with entangled nerve fiber in it.That why you still have a painful lump at the site of the dog bruised bite.3-I would advise-you to go to ER Surgeon-who would do-Excision of the Scarred painful lumpy are-with biopsy-for this painful lump, the biopsy would prove the nerve fiber entaglement in it.4-Hope you got the answer you needed.5-Wellcome for more query to HCM. | |
Q. Is it advisable to get root canal treatment in a broken tooth?
Hello doctor, I am meant to be having a root canal filling in one of my teeth. I have had it temporarily filled twice and now it has fallen out but it feels like there is only one side of my tooth almost like it has broken in half. Will they still do the root canal filling? | Hi. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Yes, if the root stem is strong and not resorbed, root canal treatment can be performed, after that, if the crown tissue is grossly damaged they will do another procedure called post and core treatment. So, you need not worry. | |
What is the treatment for low blood pressure?
Hi, and thank you. I have below normal blood pressure. However, I experience what I call palpatations...sometimes my heart rate jumps to around 140. Like when I get up at night to use the bathroom, or even if I am not doing anything. Is this a problem. I am 65. | this is very common in this stressed world..you must be calm.take low calorie food ..try to rise from bed slowly. don't rise from the bed suddenly.. eat fruits and take plenty of fluids | |
I have BRCA2 gene and high bilirubin levels. Struggling with extreme tiredness
I have the BRCA2 gene, I had breast cancer at age 28. I am now 42 and am struggling with extreme tiredness (usually I am very fit and active). I had a blood test which my doctor says had high white blood cell cound and high bilirubin level. He said I most likely had a virus. But I am concerned..... | Welcome to Healthcare MagicYou could be having Hepatitis due to Hepatitis virus. Have you eaten outside food recently, any blood transfusion, unprotected sex. You need more tests to rule out Hepatitis virus like A, B, C etc. Consult your Doctor to get the required investigations and get adequately treated to prevent complications. Eat less fatty diet, eat more fibre rich diet. Drink plenty of water. | |
Q. What does abutment of the nerve root mean?
Hi doctor,I am just wondering what is abutting and abutment of the nerve root means in a back issue. Please explain. What treatment is required for annular bulging and tear? | Hi. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. For further information consult a neurologist online --> | |
How to treat the infection of osteomielitas?
Hi my names steve miles im 30yrs old. Afew months ago i contracted osteomilitas( dont think iv spelt that right), i had to have the top rib on my left side taken out. Where the stitches were are ouzzing puss. The Dr who carried out the op said its fine and he was happy after doing a chest x ray, but my GP thinks i still have the infection. I dont no wot to do,my GP has taken a swab and im waiting for the results. Im scared cus on line it says the disease spreads fast ang can be fatal. I suffer badly from depprtion and anxity and im really worried. | Hello and thank you for your question. Osteomyelitis can only be treated with IV antibiotics. It sounds like your GP thought you had a skin infection around the site of the rib removal. Doing a culture is the right thing to do. Once the culture comes back he/she can put you on the correct antibiotics. A CXR would show if there was ongoing osteomyelitis (bone infection) so i is good that that was normal. If you develop severe pain at the site or high fevers you should go to Emergency. Otherwise I think it is okay to wait on the culture results. | |
Can stamlo beta causes erectile dysfunction and BP 130/95?
i amm 52 and suffering from essential hypertension from 33years onwards .for 16 years taking listril 5mg and suffered from hallucinations .so my physician changed my drug to stamlo beta now my bp is 95/130 anjd showing erectile dysfuction. kindly advise me . YYYY@YYYY | Hello, Stamlo beta contains Atenolol which is a betablocker. It may cause erectile disorder as it is a recognised side effect. Your blood pressure also needs to come down further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Is it natural to have hard lump on forehead after fall?
I have a hard lump on forehead after fall 2 weeks ago is it natural for it to still be here? i was taken to A&E and they sent me home without a brain scan as the Doctor thought it unnecessary i had the biggest black eye I ve ever seen, feeling a little of colour today | Hi there, as you had fall 2 weeks back and I suppose you are not having neurological issues like one sided weakness, giddiness, prolonged headache etc, so CT scan is not necessary as per information provided by you. And about your lump , suppose after fall if there is any local subcutneous bleed swelling (lump) will occur, it will be prominent if any bone present behind the swelling., it will take sometime to comedown, if its not coming down consult your doctor. For any such kind of queries you can ask me. Thank you. | |
Suggest treatment for nerve pain in the feet at night
i have diabetes and i suffer with neuropathy my sugar levels has improve a lot but i still have the pain in my feet especially at night, what i want to know is will this ever change . i was told that if my sugar level change it will go away and is it possible for the nerves in my feet to get better | Yes sir/ma'am....you are right once your sugar 'll get controlled properly ull get some relief in neuropathy...it's a diabetic neuropathy pain very difficult to treat but it is treatable condition and many drugs are available for that. u take Tab gabantin NT start with 100 mg/10mg then increase the dose if no relief..and controls ur BP and cholesterol too. take low fat low salt diet . do yoga and exercise regularly. | |
How can allergic itching all over the body be treated?
Hi, I too took macrobid for 4 days and immediately had an allergic reaction of severe itching all over my body, especially my palms and hands. I discontinued taking it and it s been 1 week since my last dose. When will these symptoms subside? I ve been taking Benadryl to help alleviate the itching. | hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.these allergic reactions can be easily treated in Ayurveda.Allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to particular substances called allergens. These allergens may be food, pollen, dust, drugs, molds, air-borne, dog, cat, mushroom, soy, gluten, etc. Sometimes, it may be for short times or continue for longer periods.before going for treatment we should focus on to prevention of this problem.The main causes of allergy are:-1. Infectious diseases at childhood2 .Pollution3 .Food allergies to peanuts, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts etc.4. Latex sensitivity5. Hereditary6 .Hives7. Eczema8. Redness9. Swelling 10 Abdominal crampsYou can go for these test for your allergies:-1. Upper endoscopy.2. Skin Test for allergy.3. Blood test for allergies-RAST and ELISA.4. Food allergy testing.Doing yoga will also help you in this issue,the yoga's like:-1.Matsyasana:- It is a good aasana for those people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis and other lungs ailment thereby relieves congestion.2. Sarvangasana:- It helps in clearing of exchange of gases through the nasal passage.3. Tadasana:- It improves concentration of mind and develop sense of balance.4. Padhastasana:- It improves concentration and helps to decongest the nose.5. Trikonasana:- It systematically revitalizes the entire body.6. Padmasana:- It induces mental calmness and helps to bring about physical health and mental equilibrium on permanent basis.7. Bhujangasana:- It expands the chest more than usual, helping to improve one’s breathing.8. Paschitmoasana:- It tones all the abdominal organs, including the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidney and adrenal glands thus helps to mental calmness.9. Pavan Muktasana:- It relieves from abdominal ailments associated with malfunctioning of inefficient organs.You can see these yoga aasan in the internet for better understandings.Simple home remedies for allergy which you can do yourself at home itself:-1. Warm water gargling with salt helps to treat it.2. For inflamed eyes, use the mixture of lime+ mallow + chamomile tea.3. Quince + Honey + Lemon show a good impact on the throat.4. Eye irritation may be reduced washing it through cold water.5.Keep yourself away from allergens.6. Hot shower is effective to ward off allergen and may be used as skin.7. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen, mites, dust etc.8. Dust mites favour humid place that may spur the condition.9. Hay, straw and grass b | |
What does the following lumbar spine radiograph report mean?
Findings from lumbar spine radiographs: What is alignment and vertebral body heights are maintained. There is disc desiccation and mild disc space height loss at all levels, moderate to severa at L3-L4 with associated degenerative fatty enplate changes and Schmorl s node formation. Remaining bone marrow signal witin normal limits. No abnormal spinal corl signal. Conus terminates at the L2 level. What does this mean? | Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your report of lumbar spine radio graphs except it has age related changes (degenerative changes) . It means you have aging changes in spine . No other major disease is obvious .You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. | |
What causes fever in a 2 year old suffering with epilepsy?
Dear Drs, My son is 2 years and 11 months old now. His weight is 16 Kg. He was recently diagnosed to be epileptic. Starting from Yesterday he s had high fever that fluctuates between 38 and 40 dc. He repeatedly lost his normal state of mind and says somethings as if he saw a dream. He has bloody watery stool. I took his stool to the laboratory and diagnosed amoeba cyst and nothing else. My question is that can amoeba alone cause fever in children? Or is there any complication other than amoebasis? | Hi.....amoeba cyst will not cause fever. Only amoeba trophozoites needs to be treated. I feel your kid is having an bacillary dysentery. It requires antibiotics and I would suggest Cefixime. This is a prescription drug and visit your pediatrician regarding this.Losing normal state of mind during high fever could be due to these possibilities - 1. Febrile delirium.2. Febrile encephalopathy3. Meningitis.I suggest you take him to nearest emergency room immediately.Regards - Dr. Sumanth | |
Is IRBBB dangerous?
my 11 yr old son was told he has IRBBB. Naturally as parents we are so stressed. He is VERY athletic and loves sports. Sometimes gets a little short of breath with endurance sports like Basketball.. we have a dr's appt next week. Hopefully will get news... but how serious is IRBBB? | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. IRBBB is Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block. First of all, you need to understand basis of bundle branch to understand IRBBB. There are two bundle branches in heart which transmit the impulse from atria to ventricle. Right and left. Any block in this transmission, can cause problem in transmission of impulse from atria to ventricle and hence ventricle will not function properly. In pediatric patient, most common cause for this is developmental defect. So in your son's case, his right bundle branch is blocked incompletely. So right ventricle is not functioning well. Right ventricle is connected to lungs, so he feels shortness of breath on exertion. Honestly speaking, this is serious health issue and this can worsen with the age. So consult cardiologist as soon as possible for this IRBBB. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. | |
What causes muscle spasms in the back?
What causes muscle spasms in my backside. Ususlly physical therapist can relieve the knot . Today it was so severe that I had to crawl to the bathroom. And couldn’t walk down steps or stand straight. Dr. Gave me two shots into the muscles. YYYY@YYYY . The md I went to isan orthopedist. Rowena Flank | Hello,What I can infer from your complaint is that you are having repeated lumbar strain. This usually occurs when the muscles in the spine are strained due to improper posture or activities.It can also occur if the nerve roots in your lower back are pinched, the best treatment would be to continue physiotherapy.If the frequency increases then ask for an MRI scan of your spine, so that the exact diagnosis would be confirmed.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar | |
What to do for the severe pain on knees?
,,trying to rearrange my bedroom, picked up corner of heavy bed frame. , loud pop followed by pain. .by staying bent over and bracing my hands on knees I managed to walk until I could get sit down. .just to see if I could still well I slid out our chair walked to about 20 feet. .but I am shaky and in pain. .what should I do | stay lying down , get a back brace then do an MRI scan to check if it was disc prolapse or spondylolythesisavoid sitting (sitting with extended legs is acceptable ) lay down on your back with hip and knee flextionGood Luck | |
Having symptoms of schizophrenic. Should I continue medicines or go for some test?
sir , i have married for 5 month to a women who shows a symptom of locking her into room, not social,teling lies unknowingly,last 4-5 days she is showing symptom - angry,saying slang languge ,having thyroid ,writing note book disorderly. Shown doctors,today &he has given medicine like( arip mt 10,lithosun 300,lonazep MD0.5 mg). But i dought that she is schizophrenic, should i continue the medicine or go for some test. kindly please advice me immediately. | to confirm the diagnosis of schizophrenia do rorsharch test and mmpi -2. ..these are psychometry test.. but very helpful to confirm the diagnosis.. | |
Suggest treatment for hair fall
hey i m dibyendu mondal.... i m 19 years old..... i have a lot of hair fall.... and my hair is dry n curly...... could u suggest me what could i do to bring it under control....... n yeah i can notice partial thinning and the density of my hair also reduced considerably....thank you.... | Hi.As per your case history of hairfall.My treatment advice is – 1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.2. Use a good herbal shampoo and coconut hair oil for regular use.3. Take an iron supplement once daily and vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.4. Other treatment options are topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and mesotherpy done by a dermatologist.Thanks.Dr.Harshit Bhachech.MBBS, DDVL. | |
Duration for swelling to come down after adult circumcision?
adult circumcision on February 7th swelling the size of my fist ice to that first compression bandage came off less than 24 hours now just put petroleum to protect it seems to be a hematoma at the half the size of my hand very red and sore now seems to take a while to go down what should I look for as emergency signs and how long will it take to go down | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone surgery of circumcision and have nticed haematoma at the site of surgery.This haematoma is likely to b due to active bleeding from one of the vessels of Dorsal Veins of Penis and unlikely to stop spontaneously .It needs to be ligated immediately.Please go to ER and get haematoma drained out and ligate the bleeding vein.Dr.Patil. | |
What causes vomiting and high fever in a child?
I have a 12 year old boy that has been vomiting for up to 6 days now. Wednesday through Friday of last week and then again today. He had spiked a fever in between on Sunday evening. He has been eating regularly, seems a little tired but nothing sever. SPO2 was normal and BP 100/80. Abdominal tenderness on a 1-10 was a 6. No history, no allergies, Strep test was negative and Mono Test Negative. | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be due to a gastroenteritis which can be diagnosed by a stool analysis and can be treated by an antibiotic or antiprotozoal medication based on stool analysis results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
WWhat could sharp pain in rib cage suggest?
Hi, I had a very sharp pain on the right side, under my rib cage when I bent down to pick something up, as soon as I stood up and rubbed my side, I immediately felt like I was going to vomit, and had to rush to restroom, then I felt like I dry heaved but nothing came up except some saliva? It seems ok for now, except a tiny slight pain, however, I m wondering what might this be and if I should be worried? I don t feel like vomiting anymore. | Hi,Thanks for your query.The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:1. Do hot fomatation at the site.2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
Why am I still having pain after removing my gall bladder?
I had my gallbladder removed 7/30/12. I am still getting pains like I did before my gallbladder was removed. I had sludge in my bladder, no stones, and it was only functioning 8%. Is this normal? My gastro doctor gave me medicine that I put under my tongue it helps with the pain but I don't want to be on it forever. | HelloI have gone through your concerns.If i were your treating physician i would have suggested you to perform H pylori test and upper gastrointestnal endoscopy to look for peptic ulcer.for which i would have prescribed triple antibiotics such ampicillin azithromycin and metronidizole with a proton pump inhibitor such as esomeprazole for 14 days.I would also have suggested an electrocardiogram(ekg) to look your heart status.Then i would have suggested serum lipase and amylase to rule out any pancrease related pathology.I would suggest you to take proton pump inhibitor such esomeprazole 40mg for symptomatic relief.avoid spicy food.take milk at the time of going to bed.raise your pillow.sucralfate syrup.As these drugs are available on prescription and tests need to be done,i would suggest you to meet gastroenterologist and a cardiologist.Hope answer is helpful.Thanks.Wish you good healthy life | |
Q. My 9-month-old kid has increasing brown spots in skin. Are these birth marks?
Hello doctor, We have a 9-month-old baby girl. She has five brown marks, two of them are 2 cm size and the other three of 0.5 cm. They are irregular in shape. Initial two marks appeared when she was 3 months old and now when she is 9 months three more for added that are comparatively light and 0.5 cm of size. Are these birthmarks? Will they fade with the time? Do we need to take any precautions so that they do not increase or get added further? Can we also provide any medication to cure them? | Hi. Please send me a photograph of the lesion. On the basis of history, it seems to be cafe lait macules, but to be sure I need photographs of the lesion. Presently, I will not suggest any medications as baby is small and I need to be sure. Kindly review with photographs. | |
Is Jaborandi herb hair oil is good for hair fall treatment?
Im having lots of hairfall, alopecia areata is my top of the head, ive used minoxidil hair drops 5% for months but its of no use im also having a nutritional-hair-supplement capsule named Adgain(cipla). still the fall persists, ive heard from a few people that Jaborandi herb hair oil is good for treatment. is it true and if it is should i apply that? | hiu have used right treatment of androgenic alopecia .. i do not know the duration of treatment that oil may add nutritional elements for hair growth acts as supplement but not sure of hair growth thank you | |
What causes wrist pain while lifting weight or bending after wrist injury?
I injured my wrist about two weeks ago. It was swollen for about a week and I could barely move it. After the first week, the swelling went away and I regained some movement. Now it hurts whenever I put a lot of weight on it, bend it too far, or it moves suddenly. I initially injured it playing basketball. | Hi,Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain .Now after 2 weeks if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the x-ray/ MRI of the area affected under his/her guidanceI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
Can Lexapro be taken while on Metoprolol?
my 29 year old son has A-fib and takes Lopressor to manage it. He has been on Zoloft for 10 years to cope with anxiety from A-fib episodes, and is now being switched to Lexapro. I read that metoprolol can interact with Lexapro, and that Lexapro can cause long Q-T. I am very concerned. Is he in any danger? | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would agree with you on the fact that Lexapro can cause QT prolongation. For this reason, it is important performing periodically a resting ECG to investigate for QT prolongation. Regarding Metoprolol, it is OK to take it while on Lexapro. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri | |
What could cause pain in the upper abdomen?
For the past 3 months I have had pain in my upper abdominal. I have been throwing up for the past 3 months on and off but recently it has become every day. My throw up is not food, but instead bile ( of white or clear at times). I have not been feeling like myself. Recently I have started juicing and even that is making me feel sick an hour or two after I have it Do you know what that could be? | HI. Vomiting of the bile and or clear ( gastric) fluid indicate that you may have GERD,= gastro-eosophageal -reflus -disease. or an onbstuction in the small intestines. Your history is so long - 3 months.You should have got the investigated done long ago.I would advise you to take a consultation of a Gastro-enterologist and undergo upper GI endoscopy, Barium studies if required. This will give the diagnosis and a guideline for a proper treatment is possible only then. | |
Q. Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?
Hello doctor, I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result. Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone is a topical steroid and is to be avoided strictly on the face and for acne as it can harm your skin in the long run. Acne is dependent on hormones hence excess masturbation may sometimes lead to an increase in the problem. I would advise you to stop Mometasone immediately and kindly upload appropriate images to help us assess your current grade of acne and treat you better. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online --> | |
What could it be if having a white line throughout the mouth?
Hi I have white line throughout my mouth the color of my gums are not very pink and they've been this way for a while I've had a lot of trouble with my teeth in the past and have fixed them now but these line are worry some what should I do and is there a reason to worry | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have white line through out the mouth dont worry this can be normal linea alba due to pressure on buccinator muscle causig keratinization . Dont worry do warm saline gargle two - three times a dayHope it will help you. | |
Would Adderall be the likely medicine for Anxiety and Attention Deficit disorder?
I have recently begun taking Lexapro but feel that I may also have an attention deficit disorder. I addressed the depression/anxiety first, as it was a far more pressing issue, but now am wondering about my whole health. Can ADD/ADHD and depression/anxiety be treated simultaneously? Would adderall just be more likely to cause extra anxiety? | HiThanks for using healthcare magicAttention deficit could be possible due to underline anxiety or depression. In that case, you do not need adderall. Wit proper antidepressant dose, you would be improved. Adderall could increase the anxiety due to its stimulant effect. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment with antidepressant. In case, you are not getting good response with lexapro, you can switch to another antidepressant or add one more antidepressant in treatment.Thanks | |
How to treat back pain?
severe back pain, headache, sweating randomly when its not warm in the room, dizzy, feeling like i might vomit (at random) abdominal cramping, weird menstrals, all within about a month. very fatigued as well but that might be from the pain keeping me awake | Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out spine related conditions like a prolapsed disc or nerve compression. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician | |
Q. I have some skin infection on my penis. What is it?
Hi doctor, In the past one month, I am noticing some skin infection on my penis skin when I pull it down. Should I see a skin specialist or sexual disease specialist? | Hello. Revert back with the photos to a dermatologist online --> | |
Disturbing dreams of past abuse causing sleeping problems and other issues of life. Help?
Hi My Name is David I am a 49 year old white male I have been having disturbing dreams about the abuse I suffered at my mothers hands. It was all physical and emotional. It lasted until I was 18. I m afraid to go to an anylist because I don t know if I really want to remember everything. I can t sleep anymore because I m afraid the dreams will come. It is really causing issues in other areas of my life as well, sex life, friendships ect. Please help me. | Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I can understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your disturbing dreams about your abuse in childhood. It appears that this is causing you significant personal and socio-occupational dysfunction. You also report inability to sleep. No, since your symptoms are causing so much of distress, it is important that you seek professional help. You need not necessarily see a psychoanalyst to relive your past traumatic experiences. But you definitely need emotional support and counselling to help you handle these problems. I would suggest that you see a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further management. trist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems and help you have a proper, restful sleep. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist | |
What causes the feeling of pressure in head?
Hi am recovering from a sudden attack of pericarditis and also finding when I stand after driving or after bending I get a feeling of strong pressure in my head and a whooshing or thumping sound that stops the noise from outside coming in. I m 48 yo female, haven t smoked in 26 years and have been diagnosed w autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis tho always been seronegative. | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern such symptoms may not be due to pericarditis but this could be due to some nonspecific symptoms, if this rheumatic disease condition then this need to be treated accordingly to prevent the cardiac event and I guessed this must have been to you, hope this information helps, take care. |
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