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Can cardio and strength training be done despite being on Telmisartan? i am overweight and hypertensive.My weight is 95 kg, with ht.-5 ft 3 inches.I am planning to join gym because it is difficult to reduce wt at home.Can I do cardio and strenghth training ex.in gym.I am taking telmisartan wit H in morning and telmisa...
Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic...* Brief Answer: Exercising is safe and good for your blood pressure and weight loss, good hydration is essential.*Explanation: My opinion is that high blood pressure on many occasions is an indication for control .That happens on many levels. First, be sure tha...
Suffering from back pain Hey my name is pearlie and I m been haveing really bad pain in my left side down below my rids and pain go around my back and have been to many doctor and can t fine what matter I ve en sick goi ng on 7 pr 8 monthes and hurt really bad if I hold my pee
Hi, Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. MANAGEMENT OF chronic back pain is back exercises ,analgesics (Diclofenac 100 mg slow release tablets aftermeals),vitamin supplementation. Sometimes root cause of pain vitamin D3 DEFECIENCY. Checking of your vitaminD3 may be helpful.If low it can be supplemented.I think my answer will ...
Sharp pain around navel, swollen stomach, increased urination. Had fallen , hurt knees. How to get relief? I have been having pain on the left side of my belly button an the top of it for a couple days but as of a couple hours ago it has gotten worse sharp pains an my belly is swollen like I would be pregnant no possi...
Hi,Karenherron, Thanks for query. From your history there are two possibilites, 1,there is abdominal muscle strain resulting into spasm. 2,having renal colic as you have spasmodic pain in left abdomen and having frequency of urination. Go for urine check up to rule out urinary problem. Take some pain reliever with musc...
Heating up body, bright red face and eyes, dripping wet, loss of consciousness, low BP usually from early spring to late fall. Suggest HI! I BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR 25 YEARS AND NO ONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT. I've had every test there is . my problem is it happens any time from early spring to late fall. I g...
you are dealing with allergies of pollens ad as you grow immunity decreases and attack increasesget blood serum tests fr specific antibodies for pollens of your aea at that seasonand go for immunotherapy to get rid of it
Had Crohn s disease and bowel resections. Numbness in leg. Taken Coumadin. Your thoughts? My health back ground. Im 33.male nurse. DX at age twenty with crohns, had three bowel resctions six bowel obstructions, three ID rectal abcess acute kidney failure at age 32 for two weeks, still dont know why, went back to norma...
Hi, I understand your concern. From the history you have presented, I feel you have been suffering fron a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disorder involving musculoskeletal system, joints, vesssels and nerves. The drugs, treatment and therapies you have been given helped you to get rid of the symptoms, but as soon as thei...
Q. How can I get the stuck food out of a pocket between molars? Hi doctor,I have a spot that I think may be considered a pocket or may just be a spot between my molars where I get food stuck. I have had problems with inflammation from food getting stuck in there. I got a Waterpik and the tool worked like a charm. So I...
Hello. Yes, such food lodgements are quite irritating. If the gap is narrow, you can use floss. But, I guess you have a wide gap. For that, you can use interdental brushes (available in different sizes in a single pack - looks like miniature bottle brushes). You just have to give a push motion in the gap from the facia...
What causes inflammation on lower lip with swelling in eyes? Hello I have a problem with my lower lip. Its starting to turn blood red and its starting from the inside. I also am struggling with swollen eyes every morning till 12 midday. I went to the doctor and they gave me allergy pills but its been a month now and n...
Hello.Thank you for asking at HCM.I went through your history and would like to know more about you like - What is your age? Since when you starter having the symptoms? Do you itch? Do you get these symptoms every day? Do you have any other allergies or any other medical conditions? Do frequently/regularly take any ot...
What treatment do you suggest for excessive mucus drip at back of the throat ? For several months now, I have experienced excessive mucus drip in the back of my throat, yet cannot expectorate it. My throat is sore and the middle of my tongue has a raised ridge that appears to be white. Also, I experience some difficul...
Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Pharyngitis & Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.Management includes:1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.2. Analgesics like paracetamol3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.4. Monteluka...
Suggest medication for pain on the lower left side of the back Hi, I have taken a solid hit to my lower back on my left side (I think my kidney) it has been painful for 2 weeks now and is sore mostly when I bend or apply tension to the muscles in that area. I have not urinated blood Improvement in past 2 weeks seems m...
Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,Brief Answer -Treatment for lower back pain depends upon the patient's history and the type and severity of pain, as you described i explained below meditation. Explained Answer -The vast majority of lower back pain cases get better within six weeks without surgery, a...
How to treat chest pain? I had a cold/flu a month ago that lasted for a week and a half. After which I felt pressure in my chest, which I assumed was due to my asthma although i could feel fine. Three weeks later I felt pain in my chest right in the middle of my chest and a few days later I got a cold again I usual...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem.Yes, you should definitely concern about your chest pain and recurrent cold. Asthma can reduce lung defense and so recurrent viral infection is common. This is the cause for your recurrent cold.Central chest pain can be due to un...
How can headaches, dizziness and blurred vision caused by lesions on the sheath of my brain be treated? Have 3 lesions on the sheath of my brain, heavy headaches, located in three areas in my head, the worst is the one running up my left hand side of my head and sown my neck making it stiff and hard to turn my head ri...
Spinal tap being benign means no malignant cells were seen. You need to have a biopsy of these lesion for a histopathological examination to reach exact diagnosis.Please discuss it with your treating doctor.
Could bump at the tip of penis next to urethra opening indicate infection? My husband, of 15 years, whom I recently discovered has had not only an affair with an old girlfriend, but also signed up for an online, romantic dating network, initiated sex with me, and there was a bump at the tip of his penis, next to his u...
Hi thanks for contacting HCM...Here your husband can have STD as having extramarital relation....Still examination of swelling needed for giving more opinion ....It could be wart like infection from human papilloma virus or can having condyloma like infective condition .....Serological testing can be done for it ....Ur...
What is the treatment for injured toe? I slightly stubbed my big toe and now my whole area around the toe is swollen and I can barely walk...its quite painful, especially on top of the foot around the big toe. The injury was extremely minor at the time and seems to have gotten worse without any further injury. What Sh...
Hello,Your pain and swelling following trauma, requires further evaluation with x-ray to rule out fracture. Please be advised to follow-up with an orthopedician to get an x-ray done. Meanwhile, apply cold compress to the affected area, elevate the leg, take adequate rest and Ibuprofen (if not allergic) for pain. Toe fr...
Why my hand is still numb? hi im 14 and at school on tuesday i hit my elbow on a chair really hard it started tingling. i went home and iced it . the next day there was a huge bump and my hand was numb. we got a brace to help support it but my hand is still numb what do u think is wrong with my hand/elbow?
Hi, Numbness in hand is due to nerve compression over elbow due to injury, have you got your x-ray done? Is there any fracture? Usually, they heals with time and do not required active intervention but sometimes they need medicine or surgical procedure. I need to see your x-ray to guide you properly as management will ...
What causes burning/itching on scalp with pain behind eye? My husband is having a burning itch on the left side of his scalp & also pain behind his left eye. He feels a burning around & above that eye & can t stand to have either his face or scalp touched on that side. He has also had a headache for the last 3 days wh...
Hi!! According to your history he seems to be developing herpes zoster infection that is shingles. He might come up with blisters in a day or two . You can give him antihistaminic like levocetrizine for itch control and paracetamol tablet for pain for the time being. Once he presents with blisters start with antivira...
Can 'glycerin' be used in the mouth of a child? hi i have a medication my kid aunt buy his dis med for his mouth the name of it is glycerin b.p. i want to now if its the rite think for his mouth he only 1 year i have never seen r here bout it at all i need your help please am from st.vincent and the gernadines
glycerine by mouth is not recommended for 1 yr child and as a matter of fact any laxatives; food habits need to be changed and give plenty of fluids and fibre and not exclusive milk only.
What does semen anaylsis report regarding sperm count indicate? my name is danish and my semen analysis report is this i want to know about that qua 4 ml, ph, 7.5 sperm count 80mill live count 30 mill, sperm per ejaculate 320 mil, motile sperm 38%, rapid linear progression 00%, slow/non lin progression 40%,non progre...
hii.you didnt mention about the coagulation time and morphology of sperm.it is also important.count you should write as per ml.i.e,20 million/ml like this.motility is gud.you review with proper report.
How can fever, eye swelling, ear infections and constipation be treated? My daughter is 18 months old and was seen thursday at her doctors because she was not sleeping at night, tugging at her ears, and her eyes got swollen and had green stuff coming out of them. She was diagnosed with a double ear infection and was p...
Hi... by what you say I feel that this could be a viral illness. If it had been a bacterial infection she would have responded to the antibiotics. But as her symptoms have recurred, I feel this could be a viral illness affecting both eyes and ears.I suggest you get back to her pediatrician regarding this and let him ha...
What can cause lump below the skin under left ear? Hi this might not be anything but i just wanted to make sure, i have a lump under my skin below my left ear and it starts off small but then as i run my finger along it towards my ear it gets bigger, it is only painful when i touch it or open my mouth sometimes, it is...
Hi,Dear,Good Morning.Thanks for the query to HCM.I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your case -is-the cause is-Partotid Adenoma?if long duration- Boil or Parotitis if short / recent origin.-This would resolve your issue,as the doctors have cleared your case for any local infe...
What causes stiffness and pain in the jaw? About three weeks ago I woke up and my left jaw bone was very painful and stiff. Even my teeth hurt. On most days this eases up and is very tolerable. But some days it is still and very painful all day, causing headaches and extreme ear pain. Is this TMJ or what. On the night...
Dear patient Considering your case source of pain is mostly Tmj sprain or early arthritis. This needs to be investigated with Xray of tm joint. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. You need to consult expert ENT specialist with Xray repor...
What causes sore nose? my son is 5 months old and hes got a sore nose and when he lays down he sounds bunged up but his nose doesnt seem runny. he also sneezes alot but has done since birth and no more now than usual. his nose the last few days has been crusty and sore to touch infact he wont let me go near it. its st...
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but don't worry. Sore nose with crusts in a 5 month baby occurs due to dryness usually. In my opinion, you should use normal saline nasal drops 1 drop in each nostril three times a day for 3 days. It will hel...
Are there possibilities of pilon cyst recurring after surgery? What is a pilon cyst and after surgical removal what is the possibility of it returning. Although it may be a pilon cyst what about the possibility of it being a bone growth on the scalp and is there anyway of telling in advance before an incision is made?
Hello, A pilonidal cyst is a cystic structure that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) near the cleft of the buttocks, approximately 4 cm-5 cm from the anus. These cysts usually contain hair and skin debris. Individuals with a pilonidal cyst may not have any symptoms at all (termed asymptomatic), whereas others may de...
Q. Noticed strange peripheral flashes and eye floaters. Why? Hello doctor, For the past three weeks, I have had my normal right eye floaters seem strange. I noticed peripheral flashes when blinking and walking and quick black narrow lines. I saw an ophthalmologist. He found the retina to be fine. I now have some flash...
Hi. The hollow of the eye is filled with vitreous jelly. With aging, the jelly starts to liquify and separates from its attachments to the retina. This results in a little tug on the retina, resulting in flashes. This phenomenon is known as posterior vitreous detachment or PVD in short. The large floater appears when t...
What is the latest treatment for hep-c? I have had problems with circulation in my legs and they are both severely swollen. Mostly the left calf is swollen. I have had DVT in the same leg but it s been 15 years ago. I also have hep c. I never have any energy or feel like doing anything. My husband just died in Feb. fr...
Hi there,Thanks for posting in HCM.Recently FDA has approved sofusbuvir for the treatment of hepatitis C and it is found to be very effective.You need to undergo tests to find the genotype of hep C and the RNA levels ( viral load) before starting the treatment.I hope that answers your query.Regards.
Does Lyrica cause severe pain in the muscles and joints? My husband was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy about 4 1/2 years ago and has been on 100 mg of Lyrica twice a day. He suffers from severe joint and muscle pain and spends most days in a recliner. No one seems to know what the problem is. Could Lyrica be th...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes in few patients may develop muscle pain and tenderness , muscle twitching and , jerking . If you develop above symptoms please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you with alternate medicine like Gabapentin or ...
What causes hearing heart beating in ears? I had a cardiac ablation in February. Within the last 2 months I know my heart is going to go back into arrythmia when I can hear my heart beating in my ears. My blood pressure isn't usually over 120/ 60 when this happens. Could me being able to hear my heart beat in my ea...
hithe sounds whichyou can hear in your ear are called tinnitus and it is very unlikely that it is related with your ablation.Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears it can be like heart beat or sea shore like sound or hissing soundTinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying ...
Can Nor-met be given to a child for loose motions? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my daughter is suffering from loose motion, with watery dark stools, previously doctor has prescribed Normet, is that okay i give her the same and what is the dose should i give to my baby...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to...
What causes delay in periods? Hello sir, i had protected sex on 22nd, bt due to doubt i consumed ipill. On 1st or 2nd there was bit of bleeding but it wasn t regular, my periods are due on 16th but it hasnt arrived yet. On 17th again we had protected one, but condom tore off. I did not consume pill this time. What sho...
Hello dearI understand your concernDo not worryChance of pregnancy is less.You did sex in safe period of cycle (22nd and 16th both are safe period)I pill also highly effective in preventing the pregnancy.I pill contain high progesterone.Little bit bleeding was a progesterone withdrawal bleeding.I pill also cause delay ...
What is the pea sized lump at the back of my son's head? My 16 month, 26 lbs toddler boy has been hitting/touching the back right side of his head. I found a pea sized lump in that area. Lately he is irritable, has loss of appetite, and will occasionally falls over as though losing his balance. What is happening?
Hi! your son got two different problems that are confusing you but both related to the accidental hitting!You mentioned, 'Lately he is irritable, has loss of appetite, and will occasionally falls over as though losing his balance...' . This indicated injury to brain or the middle ear/temporal lobe possibly an urgent CT...
How to confirm a yeast infection? I am pretty sure I have a yeast infection. My symptoms are itching, slight redness on the interior of my vulva, and thin but "chunky" discharge (I also just started my period but the texture is very different than usual). I've never had a yeast infection before and the online resource...
Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having fungal infection as fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment these fungus will multiply and produces its symptoms...
Q. I have itchy skin rashes with abdominal cramps and nausea. Will IUD allergy cause such symptoms? Hello doctor, I am very itchy. One time my finger itched in the same spot for like two or three days intermittently, then it was my foot. I have also developed skin rashes that come and go. Doctors say it is either ecze...
Hi. I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be an eczematous rash. Also, the rest of the symptoms could be a side effect of the IUD (intrauterine device). You can consider removing it. For the rash, I would recommend you to appl...
What causes itching in arms, legs and head after eating cake? Hello, yesterday I had a piece of angel cake and everything was fine... a couple of hours later.. my arms and legs started itching.. so I took a hot shower. After my head started to itch and it became even worse. So the next day it was minor itching but it ...
Hi, thanks for using healthcare itchingAn allergic response is the most common cause for generalised itching.The generalised itching implies that there is an allergic reaction, you may not be aware of the source of the allergy.You should try to use oral antihistamines which would be available over the counter. Examples...
Back pain, difficult birth, disfigured rib cage, weight gain I have had severe back pain for 20 years, since the traumatic birth of my son. History: My baby was large, over 9lbs the doctor thought he was going to be 15lbs. During labor (with no epidural ) I had a very hard time pushing him out, the nurse put a vacuum ...
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your symptoms are suggestive of a nerve compression at the level of lumbar spine most likely due to a disc disease. For your symptoms, in addition to ibuprofen, medicines for neural pain like gabapentin and pregabalin will be helpful. Please do not worry. All such cases do not need surg...
Q. What medicines can be taken for common cold? Hello doctor, I have been having a common cold for the past three to four days. The nose is running, sometimes there is yellowish water but most of the time white watery discharge. Please suggest me medicines for it. I am also suffering from a mental health issue. I have...
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Bleeding from liver, liver damage. Given 4 pints of blood. History of alcoholism. Treatment? my brother in law has been hospitalized & given 4 pints of blood , doctors tell him his liver is bleeding and 80% of his liver is gone. he drinks beer each & everyday, drs, told him he had to quit drinking, he couldnt even dri...
Hi, Thanks for using the HCM. alcohol consumption causes cirrhosis of liver, there will be fibrosis inside liver causing portal hypertension, that would have resulted in dilatation of blood vessels around lower end of esophagus, and also in other parts, there could be a variceal bleeding from esophagus,or there will b...
When does one conceive after sex ? me and my boyfriend had sex .could i end up being pregnant in a couple days? Hi, me an my boyfriend had sex an he came in me four times all last night an all morning after not having sex for like 3 days.i had my last period dec 25 2010.could i end up being pregnant in a couple days?
Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Dear, as you have informed, your LMP was 25 Dec, so If we take a regular 30-day cycle, you might have ovulated around 9-10 Jan. The ovum (egg) will not remain viable for fertilization 48 hr after ovulation, so it's highly unlikely that you had a fertilizable ovum in you at the time of se...
Rheumatic Fever, Pentids 12lac taken, skin problem Dear Sir, I want to know how I can get appointment with Dr.Devi Setty in Assam or West Bengal.My ward is suffering from Rheumatic Fever .She took Pentid 12lac.from eight and half year to 21 years.Now she is having skin with some problem.
HIThank for asking to HCM we the Healthcare magic gives our best advise regarding the health issue and we are not arranging the appointment with any physician neither the health magic have got such information for any doctor beside the health care magic medical team, of course you can ask the question and I would love ...
Suggest treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica Hi. I m a 65 year old female. I have polymyalgia rheumatic. I suffered for three months before I saw a doctor. I thought it was arthuris and there wasn t any thing I could do. I take 30 mg per day. It s been increased to 40 mg and lower to 20 mg over the past 1 1/2 years as...
It is quite unusual for it to affect the heart muscle and the percent of the elderly who have heart issues is already considerable so coincedence could never be ruled out.I really hope you mean 20-40 of prednisone. This is the treatment. It takes most of a year.
Suggest treatment for painful boils in groin and armpit I have had a condition with boils in my groin area for over 30 years now. Antibiotics do nothing to them. They get very painful and eventually drain out pus. I am so tired of living like this. I have scarring all over that area and up by buttocks. I have just not...
Hi,Welcome to HCM.Painful boils are most commonly caused by pyogenic bacteria like Staphylococci and Streptococci and unfortunately these bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics very easily. I would suggest you get in touch with an infectious disease specialist and a dermatologist who can help you deal with this.Rec...
Is white stringy stuff in stools after gallbladder removal normal? I had a scope, colonoscopy, and gallbladder removed last wed/thur. I finally went to the bathroom this am for the first time since the bowel prep Tues/wed. The stool was normal in color but there was white stringy stuff in it. Is this normal for a...
HelloThis is perfectly normal after a colon prep. The white stringy stuff is just a little undigested food and mucus and it should clear after another one or two bowel movements
What causes difficult in breathing in people with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? I m 37 years old. 3 years ago I had my mital and aortic valve replaced with mechanical valves. 16 years ago I recieved a ICD. I take metoporol and coumadin. I just had an echo that was normal. I have low blood pressure and a slow heart beat...
Hello, After going through your query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be there from your teenage which is why you have received ICD. Heart failure is common in HOCM which can be the reason of your breathlessness. It's recommended for you to start with diuretic...
What causes shaking in hand with anxiety? okay so what does it mean when one of your hands (right hand) is shaking and then sometimes i feel like other hand is but its mostly the right, i have had an anxity attack before and that was when i first shook but now im calm and my hand will start to shake help im nerviouse ...
HIThanks for using healthcare magicTremor in one hand at age of 14, is more towards anxiety disorder. In that case, you can try some beta-blocker and low dose anxiolytic drugs. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise that would keep you relax and calm. In case, you need any help, ...
What is the pain in my left calf? For several months, maybe even as long as a year, I have pain deep in my left calf that seems to be getting worse. When I walk and try to stretch it it hurts the most. It s just odd that it has lasted this long and getting worse. I don t feel warmth but it does seem to me that this ca...
Hi there, Thanks for your query. The probable causes of pain can be inflammation of the calf-muscle-tendon, contusion/spasm of the calf muscle, underlying incompetent veins or, Vitamin B12 deficiency. Get a Doppler study to assess blood flow in the calf muscles veins. An X-ray of the heel bone will show if there is a p...
Q. I have psoriasis vulgaris with anxiety disorder and dry cough. Will Hydroxychloroquine be harmful? Hello doctor, I have psoriasis vulgaris, anxiety disorder, and dry cough for a long time. Recently, I have taken Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin along with my usual medicine like topical corticosteroid, Sertraline...
Hello. I am sure some healthcare providers must have advised you to take these drugs and he would be aware of these interactions before starting. If you are self-medicating yourselves I would strongly advise you against that. Using Hydroxychloroquine together with Sertraline can increase the risk of an irregular heart ...
What is the treatment shortness of breath? Sir I am suffering with breathing problem during stairs since last two year Now I am facing problem during walking also Two year ago diagnosed in PGI Chandigarh Sarcodosis medicine given wysolon . I was perfectly OK during medicine but after six month doctor told me wysolon m...
Thanks for your question on HCM. Sarcoidosis is chronic disease affecting lung. It is having on-off course. You need to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test ) and CT THORAX regularly at the interval of 6 months to know the course of the disease. And tapering steroids is the only treatment available. So at present you ...
Suggest medicines for swollen elbow My 11 year old daughter banged her elbow against the desk last night causing pain in the elbow all night and this morning. I noticed it was slightly swollen. What is the best cause of action? She has iced it, under a lot of duress! I am about to give her Neurofen.
Hi, Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. Your daughters elbow injury may be just an external injury or there may be a fracture . So first thing is to get one xray done. Meanwhile you can give a painkiller what you use routinely and apply some hot fomentation. Pl. consult an orthopedic surgoen at the earliest if t...
What causes chronic dizzy spells in a child? my three year old has been suffering from dizzy spells for the past three month s- she describes it as her head is shaking. She does not visibly shake however. The doctor is not too concerned and has found nothing physically wrong. Should I have blood test s carried out - ...
HiThanks for askingBased on your query, my opinion is 1. Dizziness is caused commonly due to anemia, other causes being hypoglycemia, hypotension.2. You need get some blood tests for him, complete hemogram, random glucose levels and get his blood pressure checked.3. Get a stool examination too for parasites/ malabsorpt...
Is there OTC medication that can be taken for dry mouth? Im experiencing dry mouth but my doctor says i have no medical problems is there any medicine iover the counter i can take to help stimulate my saliva cause biotene helps for a little while but doesn t last.
Hi, For dry mouth you need to get to the cause. Mostly the cause in a healthy person with no systemic complications can be dehydration. Thyroid conditions or other autoimmune diseases needs to be ruled out before taking any medication. If you would have been my patient I would like to recommend you Pilocarpine, which i...
Mild stroke, left side unresponsive, loss of speech. Span of life when cancer spread from cervical to brain? How long can a patient live when cancer spread from the cervical to the brain? The patient already had a mild stroke which has the left side of patient unresponsive, loss of speech and experiencing pain all ov...
Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The span of life after spread is usually decided by how fast the cancer cells are spreading and its rate of multiplication. Usually at this stage age will also comes under conclusion and as they are bedridden chances of infection and aspiration becomes...
Lower back pain, headache, want to sleep, weight loss. What is wrong? Hi,My name is Jamie.I am 20 years of age.I have been having a lot of lower back pains thats are so severe all i can is cry.And along with that sharp muscal stabing pains that start from my lower back that go to my hips.Also i have been having severe...
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. your lower back pain might be due to mechanical or pathological cause. you need thorough examination of spine and a x-ray to rule out any pathological cause. so, you have to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for thorough examination of spine, investigation as required and treatment plan...
Does hand foot and mouth virus cause red soles on feet in a baby? Hello I have a 2 year old that has red soles on her feet, she also has a few red bumps on her fingers. No fever and is acting fine. I was wondering if she has hand foot and mouth and should I first call the pediatrician and second keep her away from oth...
Hi,Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.It is not possible to say whether it is hand foot and mouth disease or not without actually seeing the baby.It is wise to consult pediatrician immediately to get to the correct diagnosis and proper treatment .Meanwhile you may keep the child in isolation .Hope this reply is OK ...
How can sore throat be treated? I ve been getting a sore throat over the last 3-4 days. Yesterday, it settled in the front, by my adam;s apple, and it s still there today. I haven t been sick for years. At first, I thought it was hay fever, but I m not so sure now. Sorry...I can call my own doc.
Hello, A sore throat is a pretty much common thing. So, don't worry about it. Visit your doctor, and he will prescribe you antibiotics for a few days, and you will get out of this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Prashant
How to treat infected blackhead on Cupid's Bow of Lip ? I popped a blackhead right on the tip of my cupid s bow on my upper lip. for a long time afterward, it was a white spot under the skin . I put H2O2 on it, & it turned white & bubbled. It looks like there is a dark spot in the middle-- almost as if it were a black...
hi you have got infection following h2o2 application. apply clindamycin gel twice a day over it if not feel good in 3 day better to consult dermatologist
Suggest treatment to reduce hair fall My hair has become dry and is breaking off. I have changed shampoos to one that is for severely damaged hair. I have set my hair dryer on medium (it was on high). I don't know what else to do. But it doesn't seem to be getting better. I am 65 years old, 5' 5" and weight 150 lbs...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to use a good conditioner. In addition I suggest you to take an oral biotin supplement once daily for a few months. Regards Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
What causes faster and loud heart beats in middle of sleep? i am 48 years of age and wake up at nights to loud heartbeats, sometimes fast......i visited my doctor who told me it might be depression and gave me alpraz.....he also gave me omiprezole for acid reflux but i get no ease......i exercise alot and try not to e...
Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that this loud, fast heart beats has to do with a rhythm issue. It might be just a sinus tachycardia meaning that your heart beats over 100 beat f...
What causes chest pain with throat swelling and acid reflux? Hi, I have been having very brief stints of pain lasting only a couple seconds in certain spots in my chest and my throat tends to swell up occasionally also. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and was treated for acid reflux but my symptoms are still occu...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your chest pain.So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test.If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.Uncontrolled acid reflux can also cause similar symptoms.So...
Suggest treatment for bug bite k..here it goes. A little over a month ago.I. had sex with a friend of mine that was staying with me from out of town. Have known the girl for a while. It was unprotected. Then on may 20th. I had unprotected sex with another friend at her bday party.again have known the girl for years. A...
Short answer: No choice but to wait and retestLong answer:Hi there,From your query, I gather that you are worried more about whether you have contracted HIV from your two unprotected encounters, than you are about the various symptoms that you have described. However, since you have mentioned it, I will provide some s...
Can red rash on face with itchy eyes be symptom of hay fever? My son is 11 years old and has a red papular rash on the left side of his face that extends down onto his neck. It is also on the front upper chest/throat and his upper back. He has a red, itchy area on the roof of his mouth with a couple of white bumps. Th...
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. It is unlikely to be hay fever. If this has occurred for the first time , kindly consult a dermatologist as this requires a detailed examination and skin biopsy to come at a diagnosis. please do not neglect.Don't worry, you will be alright....
What does this Widal test result indicate? hello Dr. my widal test serum report is- salmonella typhe O =result=1:80 , Unit-Agglutination titre,salmonella typhe H =result=1:80 ,Unit-Agglutination titre, salmonella paratyphe A - H = Negative ( 1:20 Titre) ,salmonella paratyphe B - H = Negative ( 1:20 Titre) ,so i want t...
its negative...and widal test is generally not considered diagnostic...if you are not running fever , no need to worry
What is the lump in between my vagina and inner thigh? I have a lump about the size of a dime and its oval shaped. Its right between my vagina and my inner thigh. There is no head on it and it isn t hard. It doesn t hurt unless I mess with it and its red. I don t know what to do because I don t have insurance to go to...
Hello and welcome to HCM,A soft lump between vagina and inner thigh could be due to enlargement of inguinal lymph node.A clinical assessment of the lesion is necessary for treatment.Thus, you will have to consult your doctor.In addition, an aspiration cytology of the lump is also required.Aspiration cytology is an offi...
Suggest remedy for chronic pain caused by degenerative arthritis in neck Wondering why after open hysterectomy surgery I was given a machine to practice taking deep breaths but after laparoscopic gall bladders removal no doctors seem to be worried that I can t take amdeeombreath without severe pain. Like and 8 to 9 on...
hi,thank you for giving a brief history of you.as you mentioned you have an issue with the deep breathing and also you have Arthitis issue.I request you to try doing simple neck exercises initially. then proceed onto slow costal breathing exercises and pursed lip breathing exercises. later on proceed onto abdominal bre...
Could excess masturbation cause inflammation of prostrate? I masterbated today more than 5 times and now I have to push a bit to empty my bladder. This happened before and the doctor said i had mild prostitis. It eventually went away and happened again on other occasions. They all say masterbation is healthy but it...
Hi, Excessive masturbation can lead to swelling of the prostate and ejaculatory ducts. It would take 5 to 7 days before the swelling would subside. Excessive masturbation is not healthy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist
How safe is conception with mild facet arthropathy and Schmorl s nodes? Hi I am a 28year old teacher suffering from pain in my back which causes me not being able to stand for more than 4-5 minutes. I have terrible pain in my legs and sometimes i have difficulty in teaching due to the pain. So I had the MRI scan and t...
all u have to use is a safe drug like paracetamol which has no adverse effect upon fetus,and get your titre chequed
What causes numbness in hands? For a few months I have been waking a couple of times during the night at least with hand numbness. Sometimes it is one hand, sometimes it is both. I sleep primarily on my back. When I wake up with one numb hand and turn to the opposite side, the numbness goes away. I was thinking it cou...
Hi, Sensory supply of hand is by 7th and 8th cervical nerve, most commonly because of compression. Compression may be at root level, trunk level or nerve level. Since in the present case symptoms are bilateral and are present in the whole of the hand, most probably compression is at the root level. An MRI and nerve con...
What causes loose motion and green colored stool? my son is 1.5 years old. he is suffering from loosemotion for the las 4 days. He is finding difficult to pass motion and at the same time he is getting a pain as well. Doctor suggested Oflomac OZ 5ml twice a day for 6 days. Can you please suggest. motion color is green...
Childhood diarrhoea is usually causedby virus like rotavirusBit green colour stool is normal for childrenIf stool is mixed with blood or mucus, antibacterials are needed
Q. What medicines can effectively treat cough and sneezing? Hello doctor, I am having cough and sneezing from yesterday. I went out in the night in cold weather. I am having sneezing and cough now. Please suggest me medicines.
Hello. This looks like a viral rhinitis. I suggest you consider taking tab Sinarest (Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine) twice a day for three to five days. Take salt water gargles with warm water. Also, I would suggest you take three days of oral antibiotic. Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for t...
Will i be able to conceive after being diagnosed with PCOD and what are the treatments required? Hello doctor.. I am 19yrs old. I was diagnosed PCOD six months ago. I am not overweight and I don't have diabetes. I am having regular menstrual cycles even. The only symptom I have regarding this disease is hirsutism. I a...
Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.PCOS is not a disease. its just a hormone imbalance. Your symptoms are mild as you have only hirsutism. Women with regular cycles ovulation is present and will not have much difficulty getting pregnant compared to those who are overweight and diabetic.Make sure you ke...
Suggest treatment for arrhythmia , temperature sensitivity and depression Hi I have been tested negative for thyroid & liver problems & arthritis. However I am unwell at least for sometime every day and have the following symptoms. Slight arrythmia, heat intolerance, even when it isn t hot at all I can heat up a lot, ...
Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to depression. Fibromyalgia can not be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend starting duloxetine and see if your situation improves. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope I have an...
What could green stool with mucus in infants suggest? Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here ...is it normal for a six months old baby to have green stool with mucus in the stool? She is drinking soya milk formula. She stool for 6 times in a day, is it normal ? And she is eating ...
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to...
What causes a painful lump below the collarbone? I have a hard lump 4 in below my collarbone and above my right breast. I noticed it in January. My gynecologist said it was nothing and I was to young to have a mammogram. Well its August now and the pain has grown since. My primary Dr scheduled a mammogram . I went tod...
Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lump area is too high for breast pathology. It may be some soft tissue mass like lipoma, neurofibroma or other. Memography is not needed. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It will help you to search the cause. T...
What is the prognosis for extra pontine myelinolysis with hypothyroidism and can physiotherapy help ? I wanted to know about extra pontine myelinolysis with hypothyroidism ,patient is 60 years old female,suffering from last 6 years, I wanted toknow whether it is a life long condition ..what is the prognosis.The patien...
yes its a life long condition ... an area of brain is affected .. its damaged ... is she having paresis of limbs .... u need to give details ... however continue treatment for hypothyroidism .... physioth has a role in just making the limbs active so tht they donot atrophy due disuse ...u can also go for home ...
What are the symptoms of potential pregnancy? Hi there, I have had a negative preganancy test, both urine and blood but now I am starting to grown in my abdomen. Right through the first 3 months had typical symptoms of early preganancy...i can t afford an ultrasound right now but I m wondering why blood test showed up...
If blood test results are negative then definitely you are not pregnant. This is weight gain and due to harmonal imbalance you missed your periods. Consult your gynaecologist for checkup .
What can cause severe swelling in the lower legs and discomfort in the knees? I have moderate to severe swelling on both lower legs/feet. Pitted edema. No pain or discolouration just a pressure feeling and sometimes slight tingling. Mild discomfort in knees but no other symptoms. Sudden onset under 36 hours ago, no im...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be an early sign of osteoarthritis. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan for further evaluation. Wishing you good health. Thanks.
What causes severe pain in stomach while sleeping/ I wake up in the night with servere pains down the centre of my stomach, (from just under my ribs down to aroubd my belly button) the pain is so strong for the first few minutes I cant move or turn over. I am able to go to sleep after around 5 mins. What can cause thi...
Hello!I read carefully your query and understand your concern.A severe abdominal pain that awaken you from sleep is a complain to be taken is consideration,it can be serious.Possible causes can include:-gastric or duodenal ulcers- gallbladder disease- pancreatitis-renal stones etc. If it was a single self limited ep...
What are the long term effects of taking Adderall without ADD? Hi, I have a question. I was recently diagnosed with adult ADD but I do not think I really have it. Long story short: I mentioned to my doctor that I am forgetful & have trouble concentrating & asked what herbal remedy I could take for it. He referred me t...
Hello,Thanks for choosing "Health Care Magic" for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Generally patients with ADHD need to continue treatment for long. There are no significant side-effects of long term Adderal and it may be taken regularly. Hop...
What is the remedy for the sores in the mouth and nose? I have occasional sores in my mouth, not painful, just shows up raised and red stays around for a little while and then disappears. Teeth break off . Sores in my nose, that come and go. Boils usually 2 to 3, on my butt weekly. I have areas on my scalp that come a...
Thanks for an elucidate history and this at least shows that you have a good memory.So many problems: I can really understand the plight you are going through. You must under a proper care of many Doctors/ Specialists.I would suggest such a patient to undergo psychological evaluation and consultation of a psychiatrist ...
What causes an itchy lump on nexplanon insertion point? Hi I get the contraceptive implant (nexplanon) in April 2011 so iv had it 7 months. It got itchy about 10 mins ago, which I know is a sign of healing, and then a small lump appeared at the insertion point. The lump is about half a pea size and White, red and irri...
Hi, Thanks for query to My HCM virtual Clinic And welcome to HCM services.I studied all details of your query.I understood your health concerns about causes of the itchy lump at nexplanon insertion point .Based on facts of your query,it seems that-you have recurrent lump due to subacute infection at the nexplanon impl...
What is the orange discharge that is coming out? Hi my name is soledad and yesterday i went to the restroom and was cleaning myself. Their was light orange on the paper. Today i went to the restroom and my underwear had orenge discharge and wen i clean mysel there was light blood. I would like to know whats going on.
HelloI share your concern This might be related to hemorrhoids, fissure or fistula in AnusYou need to go for investigation to search the cause of GI bleeding. you should go for ultrasound abdomen and gastrointestinal endoscopy to search the cause. Treatment of cause is the only permanent solution. Till that you has to...
How to get pregnant? I am trying to conceive for last 5 years.i diagnosed as unexplaind infirtility.i took clomiphen citrate about 6 cyle letrazole 6 cycle on 2011-2012.and again took 3 cycle of clomiphen citrate in 2014 with IUI.My estrogen, progesterone levels are good.my doctor told me every month 7 follicle develo...
Hi,Firstly, get the idea of premature menopause out of your mind. The fact that you have been labelled as a case of unexplained infertility suggests that your all other factors like tubal patency, semen quality and quantity are normal. If Clomiphene citrate for 6 cycles have failed to achieve success in effecting the c...
Getting sick as soon as finishing eating, vomiting. Is it gall bladder problem ? I am concerned because my daughter is having symptoms of gall bladder problems, however I noticed that it stated you could become sick 2 to 3 hours after a meal but she is getting sick as soon as she finishes eating. This evening she had...
HI thanks for using HCM. Your Q> Could the vomiting hit her that fast?Yes. Since she has problem with gall bladder. Our body start responding from the time food is in mouth and related enzymes starts secreting and synthesizing and the organs like gall bladder starts contracting to release related digestive enzymes. The...
What causes sinus arrhythmia at leftward axis? I felt ill at a football gameyesterday and had an ECG at the stadium, It read Borderline ECG "Unconfirmed" Sinus arythmia Leftward Axis A few minutes later they did a second one Same text otherwise except it said Sinus rythym. 10 years ago I saw a specialist who said it w...
Hello,No it's not a matter of worry. Normally those who are engaged in heavy activities like sports tend to increase in thickening of heart wall in order to compensate for heavy activities. And this thickness is mainly on left side, which ECG reads as left axis deviation. Also, sinus arrhythmia is normal phenomenon and...
How long a patient with gall bladder cancer and liver cancer survive? My mother was diagnosed with Gall Bladder cancer that spread to her liver 18 months ago. She had surgery at that time where they cut a section of the liver in an attempt remove it. Sadly that didn't work and the cancer is still there. She has rec...
HiYour mother is suffering from stage 4 gall bladder cancer.Aim of treatment at this stage is palliative chemotherapy to improve survival and improve quality of life,As she has stent put in her bile ducts and already in stage 4 of the disease she will live on an average from 6 to 8 months.RegardsDR De
I am experiencing pain on my left side of my body that pain comes and go. I am experiencing pain on my left side of my body. i feel numb and feels like an Indian twist.what can it be? i went to the E.R. and they referred me to a neurologist but the quickest time they can see me is in May. the pain comes and go. i will...
Hi...ruth., thanks for query.., welcome to HCM.., pain in the left side of the body..., numbness..more favour to Nuerological involvement..., So consult Nuerologist ...and exclude it o.k
Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the armpit I have a lump under armpit and next to it is a tiny open pore that sometimes has fluid come out that smells bad. It is like a drainage. The lump has been there for 3+ years, when it is not swollen, it doesn t hurt. But when it is swollen, pressing on it make it hurts....
Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about the worry and fear expressed by YOu.In my opinion your lump under armpit is due to the-"Acute on-Chronic folliculitis" or chronic draining -furuncle.Treatment which I would suggest is as follows looking in to its chronicity for 3...
Q. I took Diflucan to treat urinary candidiasis. When will I get cured completely? Hello doctor, My doctor prescribed Diflucan (14 days / 200 mg) to treat urinary candidiasis. I just took day 6 of Diflucan. I am feeling a little better but still have achiness in pelvic area, bladder. My question is how much longer unt...
Hi. I suppose you have urine culture proven urinary candida infection for which this tablet Diflucan was started. Usually for urinary tract infection, it is given for 1 to 2 weeks depending on patient symptoms. You can continue till two weeks till sypmtoms subside and then repeat the urine culture test for documentatio...
How can allergic bronchitis, airway obstruction be treated with less side effects? hello sir good evening........ my self J.D. I am studying pharmacy in a small vileage of India. I have symptoms for allegenic bronchitis. I am feeling airway obstuction for 2 to 3 times a day from last few days. And I am taking Terbutal...
Hello dear JD , hiWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Guidelines for better recovery- Regular walking in fresh air , deep breathing exercises , YOGA are corner stone of the management , usually not explained by majority of the consultants .- Intake of ta...
How to deal with death paranoia? hi my name is andreea and i think i got a problem here. i keep getting this thoughts that im gonna die and im scared of death.They start it last year in november and my dad died in december,and the feelings just got worse.I dont know if is anyrhing to do with my dads death,but i cant s...
Dear Andreea,Thanks for using health care magic.From the available description it appears that you are either suffering with OCD or developing depression. These are the symptoms of psychiatric disorder that need treatment as soon as possible. I think you need to see your GP or preferably a psychiatrist after obtaining ...
What is the best treatment to get pregnant? Hi when i was ten i had fallopian tube torsion and had my right fallopian tube removed. I am now trying to have children and i have been activly having sex with no protection or birth control and can still not get pregnant. Could only having one fallopian tube be the problem...
Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion single Fallopian tube will not be a hindrance to pregnancy.I suggest you to undergo hysterosalphinogram(HSG),diagnostic laparoscopy to rule out any tubal block or any adhesions around the tube or any.Adhesions can also be one of the causes for infertility.There is one ...
How to treat a sore swollen shin? i hit my shin to a heavy table with jagged edges. I was wearing trousers and at the time i did not think anything of it . i iced it and put neosporin . it has been over 48 hours and the site looks larger than i expected(about one square inch) very red and rather swollen and very sore ...
Hi,Thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised along with the x-ray.Usually, such injuries are direct and may lead to pain and aches, swelling is a protective mechanism for healing. If it is a hairline fracture then it will heal slowly, also, tibial bone is...
How to treat testicular pain? Heaviness in testicles and slight pain. Checked and no lumps. I have had this problem in the past and was diagnosed with epiditimis. I now have lower back pain, and after getting a physical this past weekend, was told i have microscopic blood in my urine. The heaviness in testicles ha...
Hi,It seems that probably you may be having epididymo-orchitis. Kindly consult surgeon to have firm diagnosis. Investigations may be done to find out the cause of EO.I would suggest..- antibiotic - anti inflammatory drugs- vitamin CTake rest. And have patience for the good result.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Need medication for pain in ilium,sarcolic and back I have been having pain 24/7 in my ilium, sacrolic and back for over 5 months and I also have a anular tear in my l5 s1 disk what do you think is wrong i have had an mri and now been to see a rheumatologist and he now wants me to have an abdominal ultrasound as an xr...
HiHow old are you and do you have pain in any other joint's?Any family history of multiple joint pain?Have you got HLAB27 blood test done?As far as MRI report is concern,since you don't have any pain in lower limb's,so be at ease. The most likely cause looks to be spondyloarthropathy.Please,do reply with the above aske...
Scan shows mild periventricular leukoencephalopathy. Indicator of early senile dementia? Hello doctor Grief, I am a 56 y/o female. Yesterday I received a cat scan because I was kicked in the face by a patient at work. They did not find any brain injuries, but the report said I have mild periventricular leukoencephalop...
Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem Let me tell you that imaging findings should always be correlated clinically.Imaging alone will not be able to guide us better. These changes can be seen in normal people with high blood pressure, diabetes etc. If you do not have any symptoms like memory loss, beha...
Suggest treatment for cough with wheezing I have had a cough for almost 5 weeks. First time went to docotors she sadid it was virus and gave me inhaler.Second time, she said everything sound clear and gave me cough medicne. Third time, gave me a breathing treatment because I was around a cat(allegry) and it was worst....
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic bronchitis is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchit...
What does pain in the lower back indicate? Hi. My right lower back has been hurting while working as a nurse providing home care to a patient in a bed that doesn t raise high enough for me to use good posture. This has been for the past 2weeks. Then tonight i was lifting something heavy from the ground. I felt somethi...
Hello,As per the history that you have given, it seems to be more of a muscular spasm or an old disc problem which has aggravated.An x-ray can be done to rule out a fracture which is highly unlikely, muscle relaxant can be taken. If not subsiding, you can go for MRI.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can...
What causes tingling and numbness in right side of body? I am feeling pain from head to toe only on the right side of my body. Also feel tingling and numbness on some parts on right side of the body... I have been facing this issue from 3 years... I visited an orthopedic when I first felt this and who referred me to ...
Hello, Thanks for your query.Tingling sensation and numbness could be due to a nerve root irritation in the c. To exactly diagnose this problem, you need a MRI scan. Momentarily, take daily supplementation of Vit B2,B6 & B12 to suppress the symptoms of tingling and numbness.I do hope that you have found something helpf...
Q. I feel chest burns and abnormal heartbeat after smoking. Is it a heart disease? Hi doctor, I am a heavy drinker and also smoke seven to eight cigarettes a day. I started feeling chest discomfort from last 10 days like I feel chest burns, nausea, abnormal heartbeat, cold sweat after I smoke and today I felt like ver...
Hello. Yes, you should get one ECG done from the local doctor and you may upload here as well if you need it. Regarding your current symptoms, likely possibility is of gastritis and reflux disease. You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small...
What causes flutter in chest after coughing? I am a 39 year old female athlete. I run duathlons, play several sports, and lift weights. I am a little heavier than I should be and have been that way all me life, even as a collage athlete. I was diagnosed with a heart murmer years ago, but have never had any major is...
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensations in chest is commonly seen with arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Normal ecg can not rule out arrhythmia. So better to get done Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If this is normal then no n...
Suggest treatment for breathing problems I RECENTLY HAD A TRIPLE BYPASS. 6 WEEKS AGO. SOMETIMES I SEEM TO BE OUT OF BREATH WHILE DOING SIMPLE THINGS AND OTHER TIMES I CAN DO PHYSICAL THING WITHOUT GETTING OUT OF BREATH. IS THIS NORMAL. ALSO I TOOK VIAGRA BEFORE SURGURY IS IT OK TO CONTINUE USING?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, you should not take Viagra now. Viagra is having Sildenafil. It is potent vasodilator. It can reduce blood pressure and cause heart damage. So better not to take Viagra now. Your breathlessness is not permanent. It is fl...
What causes a large lump on the right side of the neck? I have a largish lump on the right side of the neck. The right side of my neck seems a little larger compared to the left. The lump is more visible when i turn to the left side. For a few weeks i have felt a strange kind of pressure on my throat on the right side...
Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion, you should consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of neck 2. Ultrasound examination of neck. Following are the possible causes for your right sided neck swelling. 1. Enlarged lymphnode 2. Lesion in superior vena cava or right carotid artery. 3. Hematoma in mu...
What causes smelly pus discharge when i apply pressure on wisdom tooth? i have wisdom tooth that when i apply pressure it releases smelly pus. brushing, rinsing, flossing etc doesnt help. it causes very smelly breath. dentist says wisdom tooth needs to come out. i dont see why as there is no pain? is there anything el...
Hello,Pus and foul smell indicates an infection. The drainage is what is saving you from severe pain. Infections can change to an acute stage quickly and you can be swollen with much pain as a result. I suggest follow the advice of your dentist! Rinse the area and try not to let any debris get caught around the wisdom ...